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Evening star., 1928-02-16
WILBUR REbUKE
| TOPLUNKETT SEEN
Failure of Secretary to At.
tend Testimonial Dinner At
tackled by Chairman.

NEW YORK, February l6.-Failure
Of Secretary of the>,ayy Curtis D. Will
bur to attend testimonial dinner gwen
Rear Admiral Charles P. Plunkett is
viewed as a public rebuke by Col. E. A,
Simmons. chairman Of the banquet
committee. The occasion for the dinner
was the admirals retirement from ac-
tive service on his SiXty-fourth BIRTH
day.
Col, Simmons read a letter in which
Secretary Wilbur expressed regret at his
inability to attend. but the colonel later
IN statement 10 reporters expressed
the opinion that the letter was but a
smoke screen.
Called a Rebuke.
The real reason why he did not come
and which he made known TO me over
the telephone" said the statement
was fear that his presence at any DIM
ner in honor OF Admiral Plunkett Sc
soon after the Worldwide publicity in
connection With the admiral's speech
at the National Republican Club jan
uarv - would be misunderstood"
The colonel said that Secretary Will
bur had accepted an invitation to the
dinner January Is. The letter of re-
gret came February :. The colonel told
ITpCIlSES ItSdt0IG "
hur's absence as "a public rcbuke 10
the admiral
In his speech Of January q, Admiral
Plunkett, in urging large and we'll
equipped Navy said: If / read history
correctly and what we are doing today.
we are nearer war today than We have
ever been in orr history because we are
too demand efficient.
Il don't care Nh2ther il Is with Great
Britain. or some other nation. YOU are
going IN have wcr jus; as surely as YOU
are sitting il this room with me. If YOU
dare 10 contest the control Of the sra
With yoCr goods. not with your guns
Plunkett Is Silent.
SECRETARY Wilbu-'s letter OF regret
about last nights dinner gave as his eX-
cuse the requirement Of his presence
befcre ti7 Horse naval committee.
Admiral F,un,:2tt vho:I reporters ap-
preached him on tha subject. waved his
}7enc sr9 scid. Oh. 81 awev. go away.
60 away"
In his s,oec1 at the dinner Admiral
Piursett oe~o:e5 hjrlself to reiteration
ot the n.od ta- lsrc> merchant ma
zine and mere powerful, Navy. ana
cid not refer - tllc atscccc CT t,le Navy
Src~etzrv
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Florida avenue. Miss Jessie La Sale.
director OF the research department OF
the public schools, will talk about the
value of tests in education and the use
that is being made of them IN the CITY
schools.
The BARRIERS Union will entertain at
a reception and dance at L'Aiglon Club.
The Washington Academy Of Sciences
will meet. 8l5 o'clock. in assembly nan
of the Cosmos Club. DR.. Dayton c;
Miller professor of physics. Case Schooi
of Applied Science. will deliver an ad-
dress on "Photographing and Analyzing
Sound Waves" Address will be Illus
trated with experiments and Sides ana
especially With the ''phonodclk 1or
projecting the living waves dlrectiy
on the screen.
The Spanish American Athcncum will
hold a social meeting. 9 O'Clock. at the
Thayer Studio. 1926 Connecticut ave-
nue.. Former members and friends IN
vitcd.
FUTURE.
Harmony Lodge, No. 40. o. E. S. Will
give a card party and dance February
%, at Willard Hotel pm.
The Stearns Bible Glass will meet to-
morrow. / pm. III Mount Vernon Pace
NJ. E. Church South. Dr. *. B. Moomaw
will be in charge.
The National Fraternity OF Delta
Sigma will give dance tomorrow at
L'Aiglon Club.
A card party will be held under aus
pices of the Sodality of ST. Peters
Church tomorrow. pm. at the Will
lard Hotel for the benefit OF the church.
Lebanon CHAPTER. O. E. S.. will have
card party at the Burlington Hotel to-
morrow. s pm.
A card party will be given February
20 by the Rector's Aid OF St Margarets
Church. at the Willard Hotel
A card party given by the Parent
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will speak on Musical Education In the
Public Schools" A skit, How the Par
nt-Teacher Association Functions" will
be demonstrated by the students OF
Miss Clementine Orrs oral English
| class.
Local No. 2 of the City Employees
| Association lcolored) will hold an open
meeting this evening at its new hall on
O street. Cadet Armory. Employees OF
the District invited.
The Catholic Daughters of America
will have dinner from Sis to 7:30
o'clock, at COL E street.
The Rector's Aid of ST. Andrews
Episcopal Church will give an oyster
supper from to { o'clock at New
Hampshire avenue and v street.
The Maccabees National Tent and
Martha Washington Hive will give Z
dance, 9 O'Clock at Odd Fellows Tenn
pie, 4l9 Seventh street.
Ladies' Auxiliary to Briehtwood Com
mandcry, No. s. will give card party
at Masonic Temple. at Colorado and
Georgia avenues. $50 O'Clock. for bene-
At Of the kiddies' fund.
The Massachusetts Society of Wash
ington will meet this evening in the
auditorium of the National Press Club.
The feature of the program will be
motion pictures of the Goth or Yankee
Division in action overseas during
the World War Invitations have been
extended to all officers Of the Yankee
Division of Massachusetts Army ofil-
GERS now in the District. Special IN
vitations have been sent to disabled
veterans of Massachusetts at Walter
Reed Hospital.
There will be a turkey dinner in the
parish hall Of the Church of the Trans
ficuration. Gallatin street. from $50
TO 80 O'Clock.
Costello Post. No Is, American
Legion. will meet this evening at the
District building. New members of the
Welfare Club will be mustered in and
plans completed for the Valentine
dance TO be held Saturday at x. Of
c. Hall.
Spalding Council. K of c.. will give a
Valentine dance and card party al
knights of Columbus Hall, 9l8 Tenth
street.
There will be Scout rally and par
ents' night by 73. B. S. A. s O'Clock,
at the Jewish Community Center.
The British Ambassador Sir ESme
Howard. will deliver an address at a
luncheon of the Washington Round
Table in the University Club tomorrow
al 1890 pm. Vocal solos will be rem
dered by John H. Marville. director of
music az the Hamline NJ. E. Church.
Tau Sigma Sorority will give a care
party. s o'clock. at the Hamilton Hotel.
George Washington University will
GIVE banquet. O'Clock. at the Haml-
ton Hotel.
The Association Of Private Schoo,
Teachers will hold its February meet
ing. 4:3o o'clock. at Gunston Hall, 1906
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| Teacher Association of Suitland School.
| will be held at Suitland Community
Hall tomorrow. 8 pm.
The st. Stephens Players will present
three one-act comedy sketches February
20 and 81 at $40 pm. in st. Stephens
auditorium. Twenty-fourth and Is
| streets.
| Zeta Phi Sorority will give card
party tomorrow at the Thomas Circle
Club. 1926 Massachusetts avenue.
The annual masquerade Valentine
dance of Golden Rule Council. No. 10,
Daughters of America. will be conducted
in Pythian Temple tomorrow, $3.50 pm.
Mrs. Emma BoWan. chairman.
Alpha Delta Phi luncheon tomorrow.
| 1890 pm. at Hotel Gordon.
Employees of the Register of the Treas
urys Office will give benefit bridge
and 500 card party for Mrs. Alton Car
ricks. in the kcnesaw Apartment. Six
tecnth and Irving street, February l8
at pm.
Lewis Moncywav. short story writer
will be the guest speaker on Friday
nlSnt OF tillS week. tCDruaTy ~, at tnc
meeting of the Writer'S League of
Washington to be held at Thomson
Community Center at 8 o'clock.
The Carbery Parent Teacher Associa-
ton will meet tomorrow. 745 pm. in
the kindergarten room of the school,
Columbia W. c. r. y. will celebrate
the thirty-fifth anniversary Of the or
caniZation tomorrow at the home Of
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cITE NEWS n BRIEF.
rOCtY

The committee .cr tn Gecrz, NeS1-
tngtcr Memorial has arranged 2 cou~sc
Of lectures r. d. Louis spactcr. thu
third Of rh.cil xili be gigen at tn
home Of Mrs. T.cnry z Dnnccs. Scott
circle. az {; o'clock S';bj-ct: Shaw.
the Dre-?sti19 CT Criticism
Thc Sc,ie;~ Of An,erican Forester
VII meet. S :,c'ock. in assembly room
of the Ccs-1os Cub Discussion of in
ceist-ia! II! oSt:v b. prominent speaker
The "'-eA.17tca nich'ands Citizens
Assoc.s;ic'2 - r2et. : O'Clock. II Con
ETess Ilei-.1:s :chccl
The Un;tec Lctc, r. Ti1,soph.sis.
Hi Eaildirc Scrcsf-2ntf1 ana !,
streets. VII, have ts~c public lecture.
SIS O'Clock on 1he subject Of Sleep
and Dreams"
Mss Lur-et.a I;~rIiirg:on viii eiya
talk on How 20 Sud at !.lc Cen.--:..
High School Parep- Teacher Assccia
tim meeting in ;l7n library IF the schco!
st 8 o'clock Miss Clara Burroughs
Evening star., 1928-02-16

The Writer'S League will meet to-
morrow, pm. at Thomson School.
Prof. James l.. MoneyWay will give an
address: Forty minute Course in
short STORY Writing"
Evening star., 1928-02-16

Mrs. S. w. Morris, the Oakland, 20O6
Columbia road The observance of
Francis E. Wizards heavenly birthday"
also will be commemorated.
A benefit card party will be given by
the Sodality of the Shrine of the Sacred
Heart tomorrow, 8 pm, in the parish
hall. Proceeds will be added to the
fund for the erection of the Chapel Of
Our Lady in the church.
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Kallipolis Grotto Band and Drill
Corps will give an informal leap year
dance tomorrow evening at the Will
lard Hotel.
Evening star., 1928-02-16

will be "The Spirit of America in For
eign Affairs"
Miss Fay Butler, child psychologist.
| will speak to the Park View Pre-School
Circle tomorrow, 10 am. Subject: DIS
| cipline in the School"
| DR. l.. Israel of Baltimore will address
the young peoples service at the Sixth
Street Synagogue tomorrow, 8 pm.
Music by the choir and Cantor Novick.
Chaplin l.. r. l.. will meet Saturday,
pm. in Rosedale M. E. Church, Tenncs-
see avenue northeast. All children in
vited to attend.
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The Womans National Democratic
Club. 1926 New Hampshire avenue. will
give program luncheon. 1890 pm,
February 90 Subject: If We're Writ
ing the Platform in 1928" Speaker.
Miss Gertrude Ely
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Representative Frederick M. Daven-
port will be the guest speaker at the
meeting of the Mems Club of Foundry
NJ. E. Church tomorrow. His subject
Evening star., 1928-02-16

Columbia w. c. r. y. will celebrate
the thirty-fifth anniversary Of the or
caniZation tomorrow at the home Of
Evening star., 1928-02-16

The Carbery Parent Teacher AsSocia-
ton will meet tomorrow. 7:45 pm, in
the kindergarten room of the school,
Evening star., 1928-02-16

The Association Of Private School
Teachers will hold its February meet
ing. 4:3o o'clock. at Gunston Hall, 1906
Evening star., 1928-02-16

The British Ambassador. Sir Esme
Howard. will deliver an address at a
luncheon of the Washington Round
Table in the University Club tomorrow
a, 1890 pm. Vocal solos will be rem
dered by John H. Marville. director Of
music at the Hamline NJ E. Church.
Evening star., 1928-02-16

George Washington University will
Give banquet. O'Clock. at the Hami!-
ton Hotel.
Evening star., 1928-02-16

Tau Sigma Sorority will give a caro-
party. s o'clock. at the Hamilton Hotel.
Evening star., 1928-02-16

There will be a Scout rally and par
ents' night by 73. B. S. A. s O'Clock,
at the Jewish Community Center.
Evening star., 1928-02-16

Slx90- inch. An outstanding
value. made of heavy round
thread shee;ing: finished
with 3-incil hem.
Evening star., 1928-12-13
NEW CENTER SITE
FUNDS ARE URGED
UnderhiII Tells Board of Trade
Delay Will Add Greatly
to Cost.

Strenuous efforts should be made at
this session of Congress to obtain an
initial appropriation for the purchase
of the site for the new municipal CEN
ter. north of Pennsylvania avenue be-
tween Third and Sixth streets, Repre-
sentative Underhill of Massachusetts,
told the Board of Trade last night at
its meeting at the Willard Hotel.
In brief address, in which he in
dorSed statements to this effect made
by Municipal Architect A. L. Harris.
who outlined the plans for the new
civic center, M. Underhill warned that
delay in acquisition of the site would
result in great increase in the cost.
Quoting an authority" reporting
, that owners of parcels in the Federal
triangle south of the Avenue had asked
prices ranging from 127 to 500 per
cent above the assessed value OF their
property, Mr. Underhill asserted that
the District government would tlnd IT.
self in a similar predicament unless
immediate" action is taken.
Criticisms of the Bureau of Efficiency
contained in public statement this
week by Frederick A. Fenning. former
District Commissioner, who resigned
following a barrage of attacks on him
in Congress, were denounced by Her.
bert D. Brown, head of the bureau, as
entirely without basis of fact"
Physicians Were Assigned.
Mr.. Brown refuted a charge by the
former Commissioner that in the bu-
reau's study of the District Health De-
partment no active medical man par
ticipated in these Investigations, for 1t
was apparent that the Bureau of Eff
cheney recognized and relied upon the
competency its expert laymen to un-
cover defects and offer remedies"
Mr. Brown retorted: This state
ment is absolutely false. The truth is
that we had the cooperation OF DR..
Cumming. surgeon general of the Pub
lie Health Service, who assigned num-
Der of doct"-S and physicians, under
direction of DR.. Paul Preble, to make a
study of the District health activities"
While no "carping criticism" of the
staff of the Health Department fol-
lowed the bureaus investigation, MIR.
Brown added, 1t was shown that Wash
ington stood SEVENTEEN in health eX-
cellence from the top of a list of 100
cities of the country. The bureau rec
commended a five-year program for re-
organization and expansion of the per-
sonnel, services and expenditures of the
department.
MT. FennllB OtIieI CIIlLClSIIlS VI Illc
Bureau of Efficiency are also entirely
without basis of fact" Mr.. Brown de-
clared.
Cites S287,00 Saving.
The Efficiency Bureau head rave a
comprehensive outline of work of the
organization, asserting that recOmmen-
dations concerning the District so far
adopted have resulted in saving $287 900.
nhQnOn
of city officials also was urged by Mr.
Brown in renewing recommendations
that these officials be placed under the
Civil Service rules.
ut is certainly out of harmony with
the spirit of the times that employees
of this city should be given Office under
the old spoils system of appointment"
Evening star., 1928-12-13

he asserted. Washington Is one OF
the few cities of its size that enjoy
the same unenviable distinctions"
He added that he was not advocating
expulsion from office Of any present en-
ploye or urging the extension OF once
holding here to people not residing IN
the District
Referring to the study made OF fiscal
relations here, he announced the report
would be made public about January J.:
He voiced praise for the work OF
John Joy Edison in connection Win m
provement of the penal system mere
and commended the work OF Represent
ative Gibson of Vermont, who headed
the special committee which mace ex-
haustive analyses of affairs here.
Asks Early Action.
Mr.. Harris. who. as municipal aren't
tect drafted plans for the new civic
center. made a plea for early action for
acquisition of the site, pointing out that
it is located in what is now section
of downtown Washington having low
assessment, but which soon may see
real increase in value. He urged the
present low cost of the large site, its
accessibility, the economy OF grouping
municipal buildings in one site and
the economy of operation of such
center.
The Board of Trade indorsed plan
for providing greater water pressure
for downtown Washington, held badly
needed for fire protection, submitted
by Asa E. Phillips. The plan calls for
the installation of three centrifugal
pumps at the now unused Bryant street
pumping plant for stepping up" the
pressure in the downtown water mains
now still dependent on the gravity sys-
tenn which was in vogue during the
Civil War.
The cost of this system. Mr.. Phillips
estimated, would not exceed 100000
and would add but small annual
maintenance cost to the District budget.
The board also indorSed the amended
bill setting up restrictions on the sale.
possession and transfer of firearms in
the District, on motion submitted by
Odell s. Smith, of the public order
committee.
Elwood Street, director OF the Com
munity Chest. outlined the purposes,
aims and organization of the plan for
cooperative financing of local charities
and social service agencies.
A referendum of the Chamber of
Commerce of the United States provid-
ing change in its organization plan
was approved on recommendation of
E. J. Murphy.
A motion picture of the 1923 British
Industries Fair, including pictures OF
Evening star., 1928-12-13

This camp is approximately half a
century old, the membership having
decreased from about 500 in previous
years to an enrolment of only so at
present.
Rev. Parke P. Flournoy, lieutenant
commander of Camp I'll, and John
M. Follin, adjutant, have been notified
of the legacy
Mr.. FTlournoy said that Mrs. James
Evening star., 1928-12-13
WILL GIVES $4,000
| TO VETERANS GROUP
Confederate Association Gets Be-
quest From Wife of Tex
tile Manufacturer.

The sum of $4,000 has been left to
the Confederate Veterans Association
of the District of Columbia by the late
Mrs. Matte 3. James, wife OF John E.
James. a wealthy textile manufacturer
of Asheville. N. c., and Confederate
veteran. who was affiliated with the
local organization several years ago. IN
formation concerning the bequeSt has
been received from New York.
The fund will be used for the care
and relief of the members OF Camp III
of the United Confederate Veterans,
Evening star., 1928-12-13

King George and Queen Mary, were
shown under the direction of A. j.
Pack, commercial secretary OF the Brit
ish embassy here.
Joshua Evans, jr., chairman of the
committee on fiscal relations, submitted
a progress report and announced that
additional data supporting the Districts
claim for more liberal treatment by the
Federal Government are being gathered
and would be presented to the new
Congress next wear. John Saul an
nounced plans for the annual midWinter
banquet to be held by the board Feb
ruary 2.
Evening star., 1928-12-13
Fire on Liner Extinguished.

NEW YORK, December 13 R).-
City f1remen and members of the crew
of the Munson liner Munamar, tied up
at an East River pier. battled for
nearly on hour yesterday before they
extinguished blazing refuse oil in the
port bilges of the vessel, deep down in
her hull below the fire room. The YES
sci was not damaged
Evening star., 1928-12-13

was greatly interested In the welfare
of the Confederate veterans in Wash
ington and it was for this reason they
had been remembered in her will.
The money will be used for the re-
lief of the Washington veterans" he
said, land my understanding is that
Mrs. James was greatly interested in
the veterans here and that this Is the
reason for the provision in her will.
Evening star., 1928-12-13
Border Will Be Reonensd.

SOFIA, Bulgaria, December 13 Cp). i
AS the result of private negotiation
between Foreign Minister A. Buroff an
Jugoslav representatives at Genevs
the Serbo- Bulgarian frontier. alon
which martial law has prevailed sine
the murder of Gen. Kovatchevitcr
will be open soon.
Evening star., 1928-12-13

Los Angeles 40 school tunnels, con-
structed at cost of $333.708, give
street-crossing protection to .26.277
school children and 1925 adult each
daY
Evening star., 1928-12-13

Herbert L. Davis. local attorney. is at
tending to the matter for us in New
York"
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$500 Gable

Silver-plated Cigarette Boxes
(l00 size), wood lined
Console Set of 8-inch Bowl and
2 Low Candlesticks in irides.
cent blue and amber
Sandwich Tray with wicker
handle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-04
EDGEM0OR NET PLAY
NOW WELL ADVANCED

Quarter-fnals in the mems singles
event Of the Ecgeinocr Club net cham
pionsllips. one Semi-final match in the
womcn's singles and preliminary doubles
matches are scheduled for this after
noon, beginning at 4 O'Clock.
Elizabeth Perry reached the title
round of the wonlen'5 singles ycsterdav.
defeating Adelaide Bride. Ga, G-3.
Betsy Foster wiz play Mrs Harrison
Hathaway in the other semi-final match
today. Mrs. Hathaway scored over Mrs.
Stanley Thompson, 6-l, 6-1, yester-
Cav.
Owen Howenstein was the victor in
the feature match CT the mems division
lie triumph2d over Harrison Hathaway.
IS, Ga, to reach the quarter-flnals.
Capt. II. c. Hills defeated Polk in an
ether closely cortegted affair, Go, Ga.
Today's schedule:
Mems singles. quarter fir aIs-Hsvding VS.
Hllls, Purlnton IS. Seward, Callan vs..
Charest. Rutley VS.. Howenstein
Women's singles, semi finals-Lrs. Hatha-
Mems doubles, first round-H!lls and part
me- VS.. Foster and Gray, Bride and Oc1%er-
rciter VS.. DoWd and Dowd Dean and part
ner VS. Charest and White. Rutley ard
Yesterdays results:
Mems singles, first round-Bachrach de-
1eated BergWin by default.
Second rOund-Hills defeated Polk "a
6-3; Seward defeated Bachrach by default,
Charest defeated Dear, 6--1, 60; Howen-
Women's singIss-E. Perry defeated A.
Mems doubles-callan ana Spencer defeat
ed Polk and Dawson, Ga. &c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-04
WOMEN IN SPORT

inally planned. All teams planning to
enter the league are urged by officials
of the organization to hold their indi-
vidual organization meetings before
October Is and choose their represen-
tatiyes to attend the league session,
which will be held at 1850 New York
avenue.
Winter as well as Summer camping
facilities will be available for local Girl
Scouts when the plans outlined last
night by the Leaders Association of
the Washington Girl Scouts are put
into effect.
Any troop of girls whose leader has
passed the campers test and holds q
campers license, may reserve the new
Pioneer Camp at Fort Foote, Md, for
week ends, beginning this week. ac-
cording to Dorothy Greene. director,
who states that the camp will remain
open throughout the cold weather
months.
1t was announced at the meeting last
night that leaders who desire to qualify
as campers may join the group going
to the camp on October 20, which will
be given course covering the require
group of Scouts for brief camping
periods.
Trail cooking, woodcraft, sanitation,
selection of camp sites and other
branches of pioneer work will feature
the programs at the Fort Foote en-
campmcnt
Mrs. B. F. Cheatham, chairman Of
the camp committee, stated last night
that permanent camp for local Girl
Scouts, in addition to this Pioneer
Camp, will be established next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-04
COCHET BIG THREAT
IN TENNIS TOURNEY

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, october "A group
Of California tennis stars today had
cut down the distance to the titles
in the Pacific Southwest championships
and with it some of their most for
midable opponents, including two rack
eters of the French Davis Cup team.
But the big threat of Henri Cochet,
French ace, still predominated despite
the defeat of his two champions,
Pierre Landry in the singles and Lam
dry and Christian Boussus in the
doubles.
The quarter-finals of the singles COM
petition found three Californians, an
fastener and Cochet as the favorites.
They were Alan Harrington, former
Stanford University star, who yester-
day conquered Landry, 6-1, 2-6, 9-7;
Gerald Stratford, California doubles
champion, who beat Berkeley Bell, Aus
tin. Tex. star, rs, Ga, and John
Doeg of Santa Monica Calf, and John
Van Ryn, former Princeton University
tennis captain.
Boussus got into the quarter finals
only by a valiant rally after the
racket of Bradshaw Harrison, Pacific
Northwest and oregon champion, al
most waylaid him yesterday. The
tTenchman won, 3-6, SO, 8-6. Co
Chef won his match easily, defeating
Cliff Herd, Los Angeles, Ga. 6-1.
After Landrys singles defeat, two
Los Angeles youths, Jack Tidball, Is,
and Cliff Robbins, 10, made the day
triumphal one by dropping Pierre
and Boussus aside in a doubles match,
TO, Us, 6-3.
Cochet, teamed with Doeg, won easily
In the doubles match, 60, 6-3, from
Robert Laird and Hugh Macarthur
of Los Angeles.