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Evening star., 1928-12-13
COOLIDGE APPOINTS
RED CROSS GROUP
Six Westinghouse Named
to Serve on Central Commit
tee of Organization.

Six prominent washingtonians were
appointed yesterday by President Cool
idge to serve on the central committee,
the governing body of the American
National Red Cross. These officers
were reelected at a meeting of the
central committee in the afternoon:
Robert w. DeForest and Chief Justice
William Howard Taft, vice presidents;
the Treausry, treasurer; William D.
Mitchell, solicitor general counselor,
and Miss Mabel T. Boardman, secre-
tary. Judge John Barton Payne, chair
, man. presided at the central committee
meeting.
President Coolidge's selections were:
Judge Payne, j. Reuben Clark, Jr.,
Undersecretary of State, to represent
the State Department Mr.. Mills, repre-
Gen. Meritte w. Ireland, surgeon gen.
eral of the Army, representing the
War Department; Capt. Charles Ed
ward Riggs, Medical Corps, U. S. N.
representing the Navy Department, and
Mr.. Mitchell. representing the Depart
ment of Justice Judge Payne, Mr..
Mills. Gen. Ireland and Mr.. Mitchell
were reappointed to succeed themselves:
Attending the meeting of the central
COmmlLUee were IIleSe IlSIIlpCISs MI.
Payne, chairman; Mr.. Mills. Mr..
Mitchell. John D. Ryan, Cornelius N.
Bliss, Miss Boardman, Mrs. Henry r.
Rea, Mrs. Henry P. Dawson, E. B.
Douglas, Samuel Knight, hfrs. August
Belmont and Gustavus D. Pope.
The trustees of the endowment
fund of the American National Red
Cross held their annual meeting in the
ONCE of the Secretary OF the Treasury
NTuesday, and reviewed the securities
held in endowment fund.
Secretary Mellon presided as chair
man of the trustees. Those in attend
ance we're: Mr. Mills, H. Theodore
Tate. acting treasurer of the United
States; Charles j. Bell and John B.
Larner OF Washington, and John 3.
Miller of Los Angeles, Howard j.
Simons, secretary, and John D. Crem-
er, jr, assistant secretary of the trus-
tees. Frc-k Q. Wetmore OF Chicago,
James Parmalee of Washington and
Felix M. warburg of New YorF were
unable to be present.
Evening star., 1928-12-13
Bridge Is No Game
For Married Folks,
Court Tells Couple
Judge Pans Husband
Who Busted Wife for
Her Failure to Score.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, December 13.-Bridge is
for single persons and should be LETT
alone by married couples, Judge VIII
liam N. Gemmill said Tuesday, after
he had heard testimony that Gerald
C. Wood, insurance broker and gradu-
ate of Dartmouth University, had been
cruel to his wife because she had made
misplayS when playing bridge with him.
Mrs. Wood, daughter of Wilbur M.
Kelso, president of a soap company,
testified they were married June 70,
1927.
"On December 90" she said under
questioning of her attorney, Robert E.
Cantwell, jr., I'VE were playing at the
home Of my cousin. doubled four
diamond bid and the opponent took his
10 tricks Mr.. Wood, because my dou-
BILE cost me game, flew into rage
and struck me.
"On February 26, when we again
found ourselves partners In pro-
gressive gamemr trunped his original
sHow did .ppens" asked the
judge.
Cantwell, "if it gives you chance for
o double ruf1e."
"Mr. Wood didn't wait to see why ]
had made the play. but stood up and
struck me-" Mrs. Wood resumed. "As
o matter of fact, it was really tumble
on my part.
AFTER this incident we separated
for time and made up with solemn
pledge never to play together again.
We were happy until August 10. We
were at the home Of friends and they
brought out the bridge table. Mr..
Wood doubled one no-trump bid and
I, disgusted with a bust hand, forgot
to take him out of 1t. Again he hit
me, and we have been separated ever
since"
More married couples should hear
your story" Judge Gemmill said when
Mrs. Wood finished. "If husbands
and wives didn't play partners in bridge
! maybe there would be fewer failures in
Ematrimonial partnerships. I'm hearing
too much lately about spouSes who
failed to recognize an indicative bid"
Evening star., 1928-12-13
MEMOIRS OF GLADSTONE
ARE PUBLISHED BY SON
Book Explains Change in Status
of Sovereign and Prime
Minister.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, December 13.-Lord Glad
stones book on his famous father, the
grand old man." was published Tues
day under the title, AFTER Thirty
Years"
The book forms commentary on
the change IN relationship between the
sovereign and the prime minister ef-
fected in little more than generation.
lord Gladstone writes Of Queen Vic
toria:
"She had no sense of humor. Glad
stone was very serious over state af-
fairs, and so was the Queen. If she
had only known how to chaf him,
then the ice would have been broken" !"
That Gladstone's relations with
Queen Victoria were often strained has
long been public property, and Lord
Gladstone ascribes this largely to the
influence of Lord Beaconsfield-DiS-
raeli. The Queen, he writes. never
escaped from the old ideas which
sought to limit the directing powers
and influences in foreign affairs to per-
sonages and dynastic influences. With
her unsurpassabtle dignity and dill
gence she was for So years intimately
associated with the advancing
greatness of the British empire. In
comparison. it is of small moment that
her Judgment on public affairs was not
always sound"
Evening star., 1928-12-13
Saloon Is Bombed.

CHICAGO, December l3 R).-A
downtown saloon on Wacker Drive was
bombed yesterday for the second time
In two months. A policeman and
danitor inside were uninjured Another
saloon In the vicinity has been bombed
twice and police expressed the opinion
that the owners were tossing dynamite
at each other in competition for trade.
Evening star., 1928-12-13
Primary Probe Closed.

MADISON, Wis, December 13 R.-
Judge S. B. Schein of Dane County Su-
perior Court yesterday closed the John
Doe investigations into primary cam
paign expenditures in support Of Gov
elect Walter j.. Kohler. Judge Schein
also dissolved the injunction which re-
strained the disclosure of testimony
which had been transmitted to the
once of John w. Reynolds, attorney
general.
Evening star., 1928-12-13
Sl.sO and s. Atomizers

Standard American makes
of colored glass In dainty
shapes with gilt tops and
netted bulbs.
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$3.50 Melba Perfume

Attractively put up In q
frosted fancy glass bottle.
This perfume will fascinate
you with its fragrant scent.
Packed In q beautifully lined
box.
Evening star., 1928-12-13
Underwear, 3 for

Children's fieeced cotton
shirts and pants, shirt with
short sleeves. Ankle and
knee-length in pants. Regu-
larly soc each.
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Leather Handbags

Usually $1.50 and $1.98.
Real leather, in new Pouch
style, back strap, and under
arm; black and colorS.
Evening star., 1928-12-13
Brief Cases

Du Pont fabric leather, ~
sturdy quality, two-pocket OI
style, adjustable lock and
key, In black and browns.
(Leather Goods Dept.)
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Mems Hose, 8 Prs. /.

Regularly 21c pair. Maco y
cotton, with strong REIN Y
forced heel for wear and ex-
ira reinforced sole; in black l
and colors. 10 to 11a.
Evening star., 1928-12-13
BOYS Paiamas, z

Perfect and Slight Irregulars
Regularly 79c to $1.19.
One and two piece outing
flannel and cotton pajamas.
Perfect and irregularS. Sizes
4 to IA years.
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Sewing Boxes

For children. Fitted with
an assortment of useful sew
ing accessories. SubStan-
TALLY made.
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Bows Hdkfs.. IL for

White and colored woven
border hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs, usually 1oc and
1212c apiece.
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Union Suits. 2 for

Children's Fleece = cotton
Union Suits, some with gar
ter attachment, in gray and
Evening star., 1928-12-13
S1.98 Shaving Stands
Sterling Tableware

$1.25 to $3.50 values. Berry
spoons. tomato levers, pie
knives, cold meat forks, etc.
Evening star., 1928-12-13
Mems Sweaters
Mems Neckwear, z

Regularly 79c to $1.00. q
Cut silk Ties in a large ar q
ray of colorings, stripes,
floral designs and self /.
figured patterns.
Evening star., 1928-12-13
Comb and Brush

Utility S ats, regularly
$1.OO, good quality bristles
in brush; ebony finish comb.
Evening star., 1928-12-13
S1.5O Gloves

Women's Double Woven
Duplex Gloves. with Paris Z
point stitching and seal
loped tops; all colors. Slip
on style.
Evening star., 1928-12-13
Leather Gloves

For boys and girls. o.
leather, f1eece-lined anc
with 1-clasp fastener.
Evening star., 1928-12-13

For women, ChamoiS al
Suede in slip-on and fancy sDI
cuff styles: and double Silk
Gloves. New colors, all
CizoS q
Smyrna times., 1928-12-19
STATE EDUCATORS SEEK FUND
100000 FOR NEW SCHOOLS
NEW SCHOOL BILL TO BE PRE-
SENTED TO NEXT LEGISLATURE
More Buildings Are Needed in the
State Including Town of Claytoa-
Good Work of School Foundation

Though the State Board of Educa-
tion has not yet prepared new school
building bill, such a measure will be
framed and presented to the Legisla-
ture when that body meets. The bill
under which the board is now operat-
ing was passed two years ago and
provided that under certain conditions,
those conditions being school districts
getting new buildings bond them
selves to an amount not exceeding two
per cent of their assessed valuation
toward the project, the board might
expend S2,000,000 on new buildings.
While all the buildings are not COM
plete and some have not been COM
menced the board may proceed util
the S2,000,000 is expended. While
numerous schools have been provided
for under the $2,000,000 building fund,
there are large number Of districts,
including Clayton which has been
much cramped for school room. There
is much need of new school houses
in a number of other districts nearly
all of which are willing to do their
share toward obtaining them. As the
State can amply afford to appropriate
an additional $2,OO0,OO0 for new
school buildings 50 that additional dis
tricts may be aided, new bill will be
offered. Much has been accomplish
ed with the $2,000,0OO appropriated
by the last Legislature The Della
ware School Foundation which sue
ceeded the Delaware School Auxiliary
has furnished the plans and supervi-
sion free of charge thus saving the
State and school districts thousands
of dollars.
Smyrna times., 1928-12-19
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Louder Layton Sapp, Retired Farmer
and, Politician of Harrington, Passes
Away-Other Deaths Recorded

Louder Layton Sapp, a retired far
mer who suffered a stroke of paraly-
sis early last week died on Friday ev-
ening. He was born and reared near
Harrington and had lived in the com
munity all his life. In politics he was
a Democrat and was a member Of the
constitutional convention more than
quarter Of a century ago. He was
member Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church and director of the Peoples
Bank. He is survived by his wife
Mrs. Laura Sapp. The funeral was
held from his late residence in Har-
rington and was largely attended by
politicians and friends. Interment was
made in Hollywood Cemetery.
John Wesley Richards Of Church Hill
John Wesley Richards, aged Sc
years, veteran blacksmith, died at his
home over in Church Hill, Md, Mon
day. He was born and reared on the
Eastern Shore, where he spent his en-
tire life. For s. years he was
blacksmith and wheelwright, and for
25 years conducted a shop in Church
Hill. He retired several years ago
and moved to Wilmington, returning
to Church Hill about years ago. He
is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha
Austin Richards, one daughter, Mrs.
Ethyl K. Thomas, of Oak Grove, Del;
three sons, @. Preston Richards Of
Larchmont, n. H.; Edward NJ. Rich
ards of Brack-Ex, and Paul J. Rich
ards of Kansas City, Mo. The funer-
al took place from the home at 2
o'clock this afternoon, and interment
was made in Church Hill Cemetery.
Benjamin T. Jacobs, Harrington, Dead
Benjamin 7. Jacobs, basket and
crate manufacturer of Harrington,
who died last Friday morning, was
buried Sunday. For many years he
was connected with two brothers in
the Harrington basket factory. He
is survived by his mother and two
brothers Roy and Wilbur Jacobs.
Smyrna times., 1928-12-19
DEPUTY JUDGE LYNN ELEVATED
Succeeds Senator Hastings as Judge
of the Municipal Court of Wilmington

Succeeds Senator Hastings as Judge
of the Municipal Court of Wilmington
Deputy Judge John F. Lynn was ap-
pointed judge of the Municipal Court
of Wilmington early Friday afternoon
by Governor Robert p. Robinson to
succeed United States Senator Daniel
o. Hastings. The vacancy in the
judgship Of Municipal Court was
caused early last week when Senator
Hastings resigned the post following
his appointment as United States SEN
ator to succeed Coleman DUPONT. For
mer Senator DUPONT had resigned on
December 8. Since the resignation of
Senator Hastings, it had been gener-
ally conceded in political circles that
Judge Lynn would receive the APP
pointment. The appointment now
leaves a vacancy in the office of dep
uty judge, and this is to be filled by
Resident Judge Herbert L. Rice.
George N. Davis and Assistant City
Solicitors Harry K. Hoch and William
t. Broughall are being mentioned in
connection with the appointment un-
der Judge Lynn.
Smyrna times., 1928-12-19
TURKEY SALE AT FREDERICK
Annual Event Drew Crowds From All
Parts of Kent County and State
1000 Turkeys Brought Low Prices

Annual turkey day was observed at
Frederick Saturday and during the
day it is estimated chat 10000 turkeys
were sold. There was scarcely time
between o'clock in the morning un-
til O'Clock in the evening when there
were less than 1000 turkeys in the
market. While the event is not new
to the people Of this section, it was
new to many others, who attracted by
the crowds, stopped to watch the mar
ket. From the prices at the sale it IS
believed that Christmas turkeys Will
be cheaper this year than they have
been for some time. The prices rang
ed from 25 to AZ cents per pound,
compared with 40 and As cents last
year. The only explanation of this is
one given by w. I. Derickson, direc-
tor Of markets for the State Board of
Agriculture who declares that the
growers on the peninsula have learn
ed much within a few years about
raising turkeys and are now produc
ing them in larger numbers than ever
before and the increased number rails
ed caused the price drop. The grow
ers from surrounding sections began
to arrive early in the morning with
their loads Of turkeys. Most of the
turkeys We're dry picked but a few
were alive. Buyers from New York,
Philadelphia and other large cities
were present. Terms We're cash and
the turkeys went for the "high dol
lar" Some people who went along
the road parked their cars and went
into the turkey market to see if they
could make purchases. The whole
salers and buyers, however, absolutely
refused to sell one turkey, but in this
United States there is always some
one who is out to make some money.
1t was not long before these men be-
gan buying turkeys in dozen lots and
selling them to motorists who stop
ped at slight advance over the
wholesale price Many Of these mo-
torists obtained excellent turkeys at
80 and 35 cents a pound, the retailer
who bought them in dozen lots MAX
ing about 5 cents pound on what he
sold without having to move away
from the place. 1t was dark when the
turkey sale was over and then the
buyers began moving their purchasers
to their homes. Some were shipped
off in trucks during the evening. 9th
ers were shipped the next day by
truck and by boat.
Smyrna times., 1928-12-19
CHRISTMAS AT ASBURY CHURCH
Sunday Will Be Given Over Wholly
to Christmas Music, Sermons and
Appropriate Xmas Programs


Next Sunday, the Sunday before
Christmas, will be observed through
out all services of the day with Christ
mas music, Christmas Carols, Christ
mas programs and Christmas SER
mons. The church and Sunday School
Room will be appropriately decorated.
The Sunday School will start the day
with Christmas music and program
appropriate to the celebration of the
day of days. Mr.. L. M. Price, the su-
perintendent, will have charge. At IL
o'clock, the morning service will be
opened with an organ voluntary, Mrs.
Coverdale at the console, and the
choir will render an elaborate pro-
gram of specially prepared anthems.
In this musical program will be solos,
vocal and instrumental, and duet and
quartet numbers. The pastor, the
Rev. R. K. Stephenson, D. D., will give
a special sermon on Seeking the
King" At the evening service, 7.30,
more anthems will be sung and some
of the morning numbers will be re-
peated. DR.. Stephenson, the pastor,
will present christmas Story" The
Epworth League will meet at 6.45 and
will render a Christmas program" Gel
ebrating Jesus Birthday" Miss Ethel
Still will be the leader. Next Tues
day, Christmas Day, there will be a
Candle Light Service" at a. M, in
the Sunday School room of the church.
Each person is requested, if conven-
lent, to bring candle. There will be
carol singing and program of inter
est. Tonight at the mid-week SER
vice, there will be a Christmas pro-
gram of praise and song.
Smyrna times., 1928-12-19
KENT COUNTY LEVY COURT
Republicans Now in Control and Dem
ocratic Clerks May Be Ousted


Numerous changes in office will be
made in Kent county, it is expected,
when the newly elected Levy Court
goes into office. For the first time in
years that body will consist Of two
Republicans and one Democrat. There
is also some question as to whether
the county officers will be allowed to
name their own clerks, in which case
some Democrats would be named, or
whether the Levy Court, which pays
the salaries, will insist on all Repub-
licans being named. The Boarl of
Assessment Of three members is ex-
pected to change from two Democrats
and one Republican to two Repuoll-
cans and one Democrat. The position
pays $1,000 a year to each member.
Democrats mentioned for the one
Democratic member are J. Herman
Wilds, of Dover, Charles w. Graham,
a former sheriff, and James K. Glenn
ents Of Clayton. Among the Repub-
licans mentioned are William H. Tun-
Is. Jr., and Walter F. Keith, Of Smyr-
ma. and Thomas Garrison, Of Kenton,
and James Keith, Of Dover. The Levy
Court also has 20 road supervisors,
ten county constables, ten trustees Of
the poor and a superintendent Of the
county almshouse to name. Frank
Pratt, Of Clayton, present clerk to the
Levy Court, is candidate for reap
pointment, but will probably have OPP
position. The position pays $500 q
Smyrna times., 1928-12-19
BASKET BALL SEASON OPENED
First Game Played Friday, December
IA. With Delaware City at Smyrna

IA, With Delaware City at Smyrna
On Friday, December IA, Smyrna
High School opened its 1928-29 Bas-
ket-ball season. The game was play
ed at Smyrna in the Smyrna High
School gymnasium with Delaware
City High School offering the oppo-
sition. Smyrna won both the games.
The boys team defeated Delaware
City boys by the score of 29 to IL,
while the Smyrna girls won by Sc to
10. For the past month Coach Wright
has been working with candidates Of
both the boys and girls teams. Al
though, both teams lost nearly all of
last years stellar players through
graduation, it is hoped that the pres
ent squads will be in fair shape for
the opening fray. Again, on Thurs
day, December 20, the Smyrna High
School, both boys and girls team,
will oppose the Alumni The Alumni
have had several workouts together,
and a good game is expected. The
schedule of Smyrna High School Bas-
ket-ball games for the rest Of the
season is as follows: December 20,
Alumni, in Smyrna; January II, Mil
ford, at Milford; January IS, Caesar
Rodney, in Smyrna; January 25, Do
yer, at Dover; February Caesar
Rodney, at Wyoming; February 8,Mil-
ford, in Smyrna; February 10, Dover,
in Smyrna; February %, Delaware
City, at Delaware City; March 2,
pending.
Smyrna times., 1928-12-19
TINY" GIvAN DOOMED FOR JOB
Kenneth d. Givan, Son of Rev. D. J.
Givan, Mentioned for Kent Engineer


Givan, Mentioned for Kent Engineer
Kenneth d. Givan, son of the Rev.
D. J. Givan, pastor of St. Paurs ME.
Church, Clayton, is being doomed for
the position of County Engineer Of
Kent County. Mr.. Givan is at pres
ent employed as an assistant engineer
in the office of New Castle County
Highway Engineer Charles E. Grubb
in Wilmington. He is graduate of
Delaware College, University of Della
ware, and has had considerable exper-
inece. He is Smyrna Rotarian and
was married on Thanksgiving Day to
Miss Dorothy Lank, formerly Of Lew
es. Charles E. Haddaway, Democrat
Of Dover, is the present engineer for
Kent County and as the newly-elected
Levy Court is Republican by ma
iority Of two to one it is expected
that Hadaway will be succeeded by a
Republican. The term Of this office
is two years and the salary is $4,000
per year. The new engineer will also
have the selection Of clerk in his of
flee.
Smyrna times., 1928-12-19
SMYRNA Doth CENTURY CLUB
Mrs. w. II. Beacon, the State Presi-
dent, Greeted by Club Members

dent, Greeted by Club Members
The dull, sullen sky and falling rain
were indeed a contrast to the warmth
and light Of the Club House on De-
cember IA, when a goodly number
ventured out to greet Mrs. w. H. Bea-
com, the State President, who was
with US at that time. The program
was in charge OF. Miss Bell, Chairman
of Literature Some Christmas song:
were sung by a chorus, with Mrs.
Coverdale at the piano. After a
gracious greeting, Mrs. Beacon spoke
entirely upon matters concerning the
club work, looking forward to new
fields of endeavor and new opportun-
tiles to serve in the old ones, urg-
ing the members to cooperate in
making their own club and all clubs
stronger. = Christmas recess. No
meeting Of club on December 21.-
On December %, at 8 o'clock, there
will be a Christmas Party, with magic
tree, in charge Of the following COM
mittee: Miss Julia Griffith, Mrs. Grant
Garis, Mrs. Grace, Mrs. Tolbott, and
Mrs. Caldwell. Each member of the
club is requested to bring small gift
not costing more than 10 cents, to be
distributed, each one present receiv-
ing a gift. The goth Century Club
extends to all A Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year.
Smyrna times., 1928-12-19
XMAS AT ST. PETERS CHURCH
Mid Night Service Christmas Eve
Followed With Service Christmas Day

Christmas services will be held at
st. Peters Church beginning with the
Christmas Eve service at 11.15 p. m.
This service will be in charge Of the
rector, Rev. +. A. Lemoine. The pub
lie is cordially invited to attend this
midnight Choral Eucharist. On
Christmas Day there will be Holy
Communion (no music or sermon) 9
a. m. The Church School festival will
be held at $50 p. m, with a special
program.
Smyrna times., 1928-12-19
Fl. MCKAY BUYS ANOTHER FARM
In Addition to the Evans and Denney
Farms. He Buys the StOckly Farm

IN AddItIOn 10 the ENdHs ana DtItIIty
Farms, He Buys the Stockly Farm
Hilory w. Oliver, who recently
bought the Stockly Farm of 125 acres
on the dupont Boulevard South of
Smyrna, has sold it to Hugh B. Nc
Kay of Philadelphia at private sale.
Mr.. Mckay recently bought the Mrs
Frank F. Evans Farm of over 200
acres and the Charlie Allen or Denney
lands, both farms being all in the same
vicinity facing the Boulevard on both
sides of the highway. 1t is said that
Mr.. Mckay intends to equip them all
for stock farms. Already plans for
big barn and stable on the Evans
farm is underway.
Smyrna times., 1928-12-19
WILL ASSIST SHERIFF MASSEY
New Sheriff-Elect of Dover Names
Roland Garrison as Deputy Sheriff

Roland Garrison, Republican, of Do
yer, has been appointed by Sheriff
elect Carroll B. Massey as chief dep
uty in his Office. Both the sheriff
elect and his deputy will assume Of
fee january 1 succeeding Sheriff Ed
gar w. Frazier and Deputy Walter
White. Sheriff Frazier who resides
in the County Building connected with
the Jail will vacate for the new sheriff
and move to his home on South street
Smyrna, which he recently purchased.
Smyrna times., 1928-12-19
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES

Rev. G. Gordon Mahy Will Occupy
Pulpit Next Christmas Party
Mr.. G. Gordon Mahy will preach at
the morning service of the Presbyter-
ian Church, Sunday, December 23rd,
at 1890 a. m. The evening service
at 7.30 o'clock, will be a Candle-hght
Service in charge of the Sunday
School. A program of appropriate
recitations and Christmas carols has
been arranged. A Christmas Party
for the children of the Presbyterian
Sunday School will be held at the
church, Thursday evening, December
9th, at seven o'clock. There will be
choir rehearsal at the church Thurs
day night at 7.30. There will be Sun
day School rehearsal Friday night