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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17
WORKERS SCHOOL f.
REGISTRATION ON.
SEP TE MBER z.
Group Courses" Other
New Features

The completion of the reorganiza-
ton of the curriculum and staff for
the fall term of the Workers School
was announced last night at the Of
flee of the School, 26 Union Square,
New York City.
The new staff of instructors in
cludes prominent leaders of the rev.
dictionary movement and well
known proletarian teachers as Max
Bedacht, William =. Foster, W. w.
Weinstone, H. M. Wicks, Scott
Nearing, ]. L. Engdahl, William F.
Dunno, Sam Darcy, A. Markoff, M.
J. Olgin, J. S. Poyntz, Jack Stachel,
Robert Dunn, Robert Minor, and
others.
"Group Courses"
The courses have been organized
in such manner as to equip the stu
dents of the school with the ability
to serve in the revolutionary move
ment in more responsible positions
IlloI bIlSy dLS INV Ill lHSIC al :
special GROUP courses" organized
for this purpose. Arrangements are
being made with Communist Party
and Young Communist League Sec
tions, trade unions, anti-imperialist
organizations, womcn's organiza-
tions, Negro organizations, etc., for
the sending of students either di-
rectly or through the award of
scholarships to the school. After the
completion of their courses they will
be given more responsible positions
in their organizations.
English Courses.
The regular courses in English
for workers have been slightly reor-
gained and improved. Instructors
are so arranged that they suit the
needs of every language group SO
that Jewish, Finnish, Russian, and
other workers studying English will
be helped by the teachers knowl-
edge of the students native Ian
guage.
Registration begins September
and continues through September
30. Glasses begin September 80.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17
SOVIET MASSES
DE:NOUNCE China
ATTACK ON USSR
Contribute to Tanks,
Planes for Defense

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the Marking military authorities are
fortifying the railway station at
Pogranitchnaya.
Dispatches from Hardin also state
that white guardist troops are being
recruited in numbers ard are con-
centlating on the Sovie5 frontier in
Marchlrria,
HARDIN, Manchuria, Aug. 10
Growing aggressiveness of Marking
forces along the Soviet frontier to-
day and yesterday, featured by
clashes with Red Army frontier
guards in which a number of sol
diers on both sides were killed point
to renewed violations of Soviet ter
ritory by the Chinese forces this
time on a larger scale.
Twelve Red soldiers and four
Chinese are reported to have been
killed il d border fight yesterday,
tho The report is unconfirmed. r.
Serious clashes all along the So
Wet frontier were reported again to-
day, dispatches describing encoun-
ters in which there were a number
Of casualties. s.
Further reinforcement Of Red
Army detachments are reported in
view Of the strengthening of the
Marking forces by General LANG.
Marking officials continue today
to arrest workers charged with Com
munism, thirty-nine being jailed to-
day. All of them have gone on
hunger strike. a
Many Soviet workers who were
arrested May II are still untried
but in jail.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17
bneer Delegation
Arrives in U.S.S.R,

LENINGRAD, u. S. S. R., Aug.
6. = The American Children's Del
cation to the Moscow Pioneer Con-
ress arrived here today on their
Jay to Moscow. They were greeted
Y large number of Leningrad
'ioneers and members of the Com
nunist Youth League and Party.
he International Pioneer Congress,
4 which the American Delegation
ill take part, will start this Sun
ay. The American delegation will
to Moscow to prepare for the
ongress which will last for ten
avs. During the Congress the del
gates and spectators will witness
ames and sport spectacles by the
ussan Pioneers and members of
he Young Communist League.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17
RAISE RELIEF
FOR MARION, N. C.
MILL STRIKERS
Big Rally Tonight in
Bessener City

Continued from Page Cne)
Eention refused to grant Melvin the
Floor to appeal for the defense of
he % textile leaders, many dele
gates rallied to their support at the
mass meeting.
The delegates reported that they
Found the sentiment among the
workers favorable throughout the
district they covered, both to the
union and the defense organization,
bnd a substantial increase in union
membership in Raleigh, Henderson,
Wake, Forest, Franklinton and the
ptler cities they visited resulted.
ID Tense meetings in these mill towns
~ Re arranged for next week by
tLJm.
Sophie Melvin Indignantly repudi-
hted as lies the statements by the
New York Times, Volkszeitung, the
Civil Liberties Union and the reac-
tionary Southern editors that the 1.
L. D. is utilizing the case for Com
hunist propaganda to the detriment
Pf the defense of the prisoners.
"If we are freed and the plot of
he mill owners to railroad US to
he electric chair and penitentiary
terms is defeated" Melvin said, cit
will be because the l. L. D. has
aroused the working class to the
Hanger confronting US, and mobiliz-
I'D the workers to the support of
bur defense.
i This despicable lies was mouthed
sby Hoffman at the convention"
Melvin continued, "and is intended
10 help the mill owners campaign
10 prejudice prospective jurors
against US, the union, and the I.
r.. D.
These lies are as contemplate
Rs the Gastonia Gazette's attempt
: to whip up lynching spirit from the
start, and especially after the raid
and arrests" the youngest of the
girl defendants declared Indignantly.
-FOUR lives and freedom depend
N lon the 1. L. D. and the
IN rking class, not upon the justice
NOl' the capitalist courts"
George Saul, formerly the repre-
sentative Of the 1. L. D. in Denver
arrived here today to help with the
Intensive drive to form strong
branches of the 1. L. D. in the south
to cope with the demands made
upon the defense organization in
this and other class battles.
With tomorrow's distribution of
inc new issue of the Gastonia Labor
Defender, there will be a total of
$4,000 pieces of literature already
7 distributed by the l. L. D. and the
IN. T. w. this week.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17
.CLEANERS,DYERS,
Meeting MONDAY
For New Trade Union
Unity Conference
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politan Trade Union Unity Confer
ence to be held Tuesday at Irving
Plaza.
The statement declares that the
wages of the workers are being cut
am points out the Sunshine Clean
ing and Dyeing Co. as an example.
"This is but :. beginning" it con-
tinues, (which all bosses will fol-
low. And what are the union of
ficials doing? Surely the bosses of
the Sunshine, some of whom are
members of. Effrs.t's union, have not
cut the wages of the workers with
out making sure that there will be
no trouble. The union officials are
holding back The workers who want
to fight against the attack of the
BOSSES"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17
CHANGE CHARGE.
TO HCET" WORKER

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vim, worker accused of violating
a city ordinance when she distrib-
uted leaflets Aug. 9. The magis-
trate dismissed the charge. Then
he was shown copy of the leaflet.
When he saw that it denounced po-
lice brutality, he became enraged
and decided to hold her on a charge
of disorderly conduct. The vigorous
protests of Attorney Jacques Bui-
tenkant, representing the New York
District of the international Labor
Defense, were of no avail.
The case was postponed until
Tuesday.
The case of 10 other workers who
appeared before Magistrate Dodge
yesterday was also postponed until
Tuesday. All are members of the
Young Communist League and were
arrested when police raided their
headquarters at 1472 Boston Rd af-
ter an International Red Day dem
onstration on Aug. l. The New
York |. L. D. is also defending these
workers.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17
OPEN AIR MEETS

147th st. and 7th Ave-, at S.15 p.
M. speakers, Williams, E. Borg; Pier
ID at 1890 a. M, speaker, S. Bloom
field; Perth Amboy, N. j., 308 Elm
St., at 7.30 p. M, speaker, A, Sus-
kind; Paterson, N. j., 8 Governor ST.,
speaker, A. Overgaard; 25th ST., and
Mermaid Ave, Coney Island, 6 p. M,
speakers, F. Eddis, A. Rubin; West
New York, 18th st. and Bergenline
Ave, at s p. M, speaker, L. Baum.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17
Chile Fascist Govt.
Seizes Members of
Opposition Party

BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 16.--Op-
position members of the Chilean gov
eminent are victims of repressive
measures due to their attacks on the
fascist Jbanez government, report
from Santiago, where the Chamber
os Deputies met in secret session,
said yesterday. Some may be de-
ported TO the prison at Mas Furos.
Four Of the arrested were charged
with assailing Pablo Ramirez, Fin
ance Minister, who recently returned
from Europe when he negotiated
agreements between German syn
thetic nitrate producers and Chilean
potash companies.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17
becial Anti-Fascist
! Meet at 3 Tomorrow

n The Anti-Fascist Alliance of North
Ymerica has called a special meet
~ for tomorrow at 3 p. m. at 48
ay 2Sth St., Brooklyn. Business of
lie most urgent nature is to be
.ansacted. All anti-fascists in New
ork and vicinity should attend
without fail.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17

The Harlem Tennats League viii
give an outing at Canarsie. sunday,
Aug. IS. Buses leave LenoX ave.
and 135th St at a. m. and return at
G n m Picnic, swimming, boating,
dancing etc Tickets $3.50; on sale at
the Workers Bookshop, 80 Unon So.
and a. League headquarters, 235 W.
l29th st.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17
Harlem Section 4.

All members of Harlem Section
are instructed by the Section Buro to
report at 143 E 1OSrd st. or 235 w
129th st. for the Party signature
drive Stations will be open from
{ to 3.
+
Unit 3, SeItIon Z.
BY instructions of the Section ex-
ecutive committee all members must
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17

A meeting Of All WORKERS in drv
cleaning shops will take place Mon
day, August 10, 7 p. m. in the Work
ers Center, 26 Union So. Delegates
VIII be elected to the Trade Union
Unity Conference.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17
Communist Activities

appear one day during this week at
1873 43rd St, for collection of sig
natures.
Lower Bronx Signature Drive,
All Lower Bronx Communist Party
members an dsympathizers are urged
to report to 715 e. 13Sth st. Sunday
morning at $50 to take part in the
collection of signatures necessary to
ballot.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17

Defend the Revolutionary Press.
Come to the Press Carnival.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17

Fifth Ave. buses vii, take you
to the park from the sub. station.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17

Come TO the Press Carnival adj
mission only 35 cents,
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17

Freiheit Mandolin Orchestra.
The orchestra, under the leadership
of Jacob Schaefer, is preparing LOT
its sixth annual concert, to take place
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17

Bnkers Unity Picnic Postponed.
The Bakers Unity Committee an
nounces that the picnic scheduled for
today at Pelham Bay Park has been
postponed to Saturday, Sept IA. Ali
tickets for the postponed affair will
be good on that date.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17
Postpone Bakers Unity
Picnic to September II

The Bakers Unity Committee on
nounces that the picnic scheduled for
today at Pelham Bay Park has been
postponed to Saturday, Sept. IA. All
tickets for the postponed affair will
be good on that date.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17

Game of baseball. soccer, etc,
at the Press Carnival.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17
Doro Park Workers Club.

bOro Park Workers Club.
All members are to meet Saturday.
$50 p. m, at the club rooms, 1873
4Srd St, and proceed to the Harlem
Progressive Youth Club, 1892 Madison
Ave. On Sunday the members will
again gather at the club rooms. l
p. m, and start in a body for the
Press Carnival at Pleasant Bay Park.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-08-17
Fraternal Organizations

in Town Hall next April and invites
workers who play the mandolin to
join. Exceptional players will be in
Quoted into the orchestra; others will
receive instruction in the classes now
being conducted. The club rooms
106 E. 14th St, are open Mondays and
Thursdays at 500 p. m.
W.E.R. Brass Band.
The W.IR. is organizing a brass
band and invites worker players to
register with Comrade Cohen at it's
office, 1 Union So. room COG, any day
between 4 and 6, or to send in appli-
cations by mail A meeting VII be
called as soon as a sufficient number
of players have signed up.
Die Naturfreunde, English Section
Swimming at the Quarries on
Sunday. Meet at E. 1SOth ST, q. m
Fare, so cents.
Smyrna times., 1929-04-17
NORTHEAST STORM MAY HAVE
DAMAGED APPLE AND PEAR CROP
DRIVING RAIN HIT ORCHARDS
AND BLOW BLOSSOMS AWAY
High Tides and Wind Felt at Wood
land Beach and Other Bayside Re-
sOrtS-CauseWay is Covered
sorts.

After a sixty-mile an hour gale ac-
companied by a binding rain had
prevailed in this section all Of Monday
night and yesterday, the storm sub
sided to considerable extent during the
night. Smyrna escaped with a few
broken windows, a number of limbs
blown from trees and some cellars
flooded with water. Telephones were
out of commission in number Of in
stances. The storm and high tides
were severe at Woodland Beach, Bow
ers Beach and all along the bay shore.
Boats were blown from moorings and
some cottages and fishing boats were
more or less damaged The Woodland
Beach and Leipsic causeways were
flooded with water but so far as learn
ed roads and bridges are intact. There
are grave fears in Kent and Sussex
counties for the fruit crop. In the
fruit section Of the lower county mucn
Of the young fruit has blown off the
trees, but no considerable damage was
done to peaches, according to Leroy
Lynch, orchardist at the Chandler or
chards. The storm ragged for seven
days with more or less intensity and
fears are entertained for the apple
crop, which came into full bloom about
the beginning Of the storm. The cause
for alarm is that the weather has been
so cold that bees have been unable to
visit the apple orchards and pollenize
the blossoms since they have come in
to bloom. Without this polleniZatio1
there will be no fruit keiffer pear
growers report that the fruit fell from
the trees at an alarming rate and un-
less. weather conditions improve soon
there will be no Keiffer pears this
year. The asparagus crop was com
ing into fruition, but the cold east
winds have retarded its growth to
such an extent that shipments to city
markets have stopped.
Smyrna times., 1929-04-17
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Smyrna High School Gives Dover
WalIoping Defeat of 13 to 5

Smyrna High School Gives Dover a
WalIoping Defeat of 13 to 5
On Friday, April y, the local High
School Baseball team crossed bats
with the baseball team Of Dover High
School. In a seven inning contest,
the Smyrna boys We're victorious, Civ
ing Dover a "walloping" defeat to the
tune of 13 to 5. To date, the Smyrna
team has played three games, and
have won two. The boys are partic-
ularly proud Of This record Their
first game was played against Caesar
Rodney at Wyoming, on March %,
Smyrna winning by a score of II to
8. The second game was played
against the hard hitting Harrington
club. An off-day and many costly err
rors defeated the Smyrna boys, IA to
l. The third game on April y was
played against Dover. The High
School team still has Z games remain
ing on their schedule. Although we
have had much inclemnet weather, the
boys are in splendid baseball condi-
ton, and anticipate more victories be
fore the season has ended.
Smyrna times., 1929-04-17
HONOR MRS. BENZ. WILLIAMS
Miss Matilda Armstrong Entertains at
Dinner and Shower Tuesday

Miss Matilda Armstrong entertain
ed at a dinner and shower last evening
in honor of Mrs. Benjamin Williams,
(nee Miss Gladys Truax). After the
dinner in honor of the bride and
groom, quite few of their friends
slipped in the front room and the bride
walking in, was very much surprised.
Many useful and beautiful gifts were
received by the bride. Among those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald
DeFord, Mr.and Mrs. Millaway Broad
way, Miss Mary Johnson, Miss Mar
garet Turner, Miss Margaret Slaugh-
ter, Miss Caroline Stats, Miss Mar
tha Johnson, Mrs. Samuel Fox, Miss
Myrtle johnson, Miss Ethel Bartlett;
Messrs. Edward Dawkins, Fletcher
Truax, Medford Sparks, Benjamin
Johnson, of Clayton, and Clarence Mil
Ter of Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1929-04-17
DR. HANDY GIVES HER BLOOD
Saves Life of HiIda Whittingham of
Odessa by TRANSMISSION Operation

To save the life Of 6-year-old girl
she had been attending, Dr.. Margaret
|. Handy, a prominent child specialist
Of Wilmington, daughter Of Mrs L.
Irving Handy Of Smyrna, last Sunday
gave a quantity Of her blood in
TRANSMISSION operation The child,
Hilda Whittingham, Of Odes~a, had
been suffering from a mastoid growth
and was gradually sinking. Tests Of
blood We're made Of others who offered
for the TRANSMISSION, but none were
considered satisfactory As last re-
sort, Dr.. Handy tested her own blood
and found it satisfactory, and after
taking a quantity Of blood from her
body, transmitted it to the child. 4
second TRANSMISSION was made yester-
day afternoon, but the blood then was
furnished by Philadelphia friend Of
the family. Her condition last night
was reported as being much improved.
Smyrna times., 1929-04-17
NEW PASTOR AsBURY CHURCH
Rev. Essel P. Thomas breaches Morn
ing and Evening and Delights Hear
ers-His Family Moves This Week

Rev. Essell P. Thomas, the new pas
tor appointed to Asbury NJ. E. Church,
this town, to succeed the Rev. R. K.
Stephenson, D. D., occupied the pulpit
Sunday and preached to large congre-
cations both morning and evening.
Rev. Mr.. Thomas at once impressed
his hearers as a Vigorous, wide-awake
minister Of the gospel and his schol-
arly sermons left a favorable impress
sion with all who heard him. He was
introduced to many Of the congrega-
ton both before and after both ser
vices. Rev Mr.. Thomas did not bring
his wife and baby with him for his
first Sunday in Smyrna as pastor.
They will follow this week. The new
pastor was entertained over Sunday
by Mr.. and Mrs. Edward G. Walls.
For the past six years Rev. Mr. Thom-
as has been pastor Of Centenary N. E.
Church, Laurel, and last week the Of
fetal board and their wives at Laurel,
gave dinner party as a farewell
to the Thomas and as a token Of ap-
probation and esteem, they were pre-
sented with some beautiful silverware,
a gift Of the Ladies' Aid Of the Laurel
church
Smyrna times., 1929-04-17
RECEPTION To DR.. STEPHENSON
Farewell Party" Given Retiring Pas
tor and His Wife Wednesday Evening

Last Wednesday evening after pray
er service an informal reception was
given by the ladies of the Mite So
ciety of Asbury NJ. E. Church to their
retiring pastor DR.. R. K. Stephenson,
and Mrs. Stephenson. Dr.. and Mrs.
Stephenson received a purse of gold
presented by the Mite Society. Mr..
w. Q. Hoffecker made the presenta-
ton speech. There were many ex-
pressions of regret at the loss of DR..
and Mrs. Stephenson from Smyrna
where they have made many friends.
There were several musical selections,
and refreshments were served by the
parsonag committee. In the near
future reception will be given the
new pastor of Asbury, the Rev. f. F.
Thomas.
Smyrna times., 1929-04-17
MORE DELEGATIONS SEEK ROADS
AS 1923 FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION
HAS PLANS FOR ALL REVENUE
Road From Brenford to Seven Hick-
cries Sought by Delegation But Lit
tie Encouragement Was Given

That the funds on hand will not per-
nit the construction Of more than
those already planned for this year,
was the information given to a mum
Der Of delegations present at the rec
ellt meeting Of the State Highway
Commission by J. Hall Anderson, j
member of tile Commission. Mr.. An
derson made his statement after The
Commission had finished tie work VI
opening bids oil four new contracts
and just before the delegations start
ed to present their pleas for more new
roads in various sections of the State.
According to Mr.. Anderson the Com
mission is working on less funds this
year and the roads already planned
will use up practically ali Of the funds
available unless more revenue is re-
ceived from gas tax and other sources.
After the statement n ade BY Mr.. An
derson, at least one delegation left the
court room, where the meeting was
held, while seven other delegations re-
NAMED and presented requests for
new roads totaling 34 IL miles. The
first delegations sought an improved
road from Brenfofd to the Seven
Hickories in Kent county distance
Of about three miles. Ernest VKeith,
local attorney, was spokesman for this
delegation.
Smyrna times., 1929-04-17
SMYRNA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Holds Annual Meeting and Elects H.
p. Hall, Pres, and C.B. Raymond, Sec.

Holds Annual Meeting and Elects H.
p. Hall, Pres, and C.B. Raymond, Sec.
At the annual meeting of the Smyr-
ma Library Association held in the of
flee of DR.. C. G. Harmonson, last
Wednesday evening, the annual cleo
ton Of officers took place as follows:
Hervey P Hall, president and treasur-
er, and Clarence B. Raymond, secre-
tary. Rev. z. A. Lemoine, rector Of
St. Peters Church, was made a direc-
tor to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Howard R. Jones. In addi-
ton to filling the vacancy thus noted,
the Smyrna Library Association pass
ed a fitting set of resolutions on the
death of Mr.. Jones and presented a
copy to his family. Besides Mr. Le-
moine, the other directors were all re
elected. They are: DIR. R. F. Corley,
Dr. c. G. Harmonson, Robert H. Den
ney, and Mrs Thomas H. Coverdale.
The association reelected Miss Anna
D. Hough, librarian, a position she
has fell for a number of years with
ability, fidelity and success.
Smyrna times., 1929-04-17
Charles Shelton Dies at spruance City
FORUM To HEAR REV. LEMoINE
Thursday Night His Subject viii be
"From FOrecastIe to Pulpit"

Thursday Night His Subject Will be
From ForecastIe to Pulpit"
At the meeting of the Mems Forum
held in the Fire Hall on Thursday
night Prof. C. w. w. Schantz, super
intendent of Smyrna Public Schools
was the speaker. His subject was
Education and Today" Prof. Schantz
gave an interesting address dealing
with the fundamentals of present day
education. At the meeting next Thurs
night the Rev. E. A. Lemoine will be
the speaker and his subject will be
From Forecastle to Pulpit" DT. Le-
moine delivered this address recently
at the Wilmington Rotary Club and it
was received with so much enthusiasm
that it was voted by the Forum to
hold the next meeting in the High
School Auditorium and the public will
be invited to attend. The subject COW
ers the life of Mr. Lemoine himself,
who endured many hardships in his
struggles to the ministry. Many
experiences will be recalled
as well as humorous incidents that he
experienced to reach the top. A mus
ical program has also been arranged.
Smyrna times., 1929-04-17
SMYRNIAN IN THE HOLY LAND
Mrs. Annie Cunningham Bernard, Who
Just Returned, Tells of Experiences

Mrs. Anna Cunningham Bernard,
who returned last week from a trip
Of several months, visiting the Holy
Land, Cairo, Rome, Athens and other
Mediterranean points, relates some
experiences to her friends. She sail
ed on the Pennsylvania. She encount-
cred cold weather, snow in Athens and
Constantinople, and cold weather in
Jerusalem. Some of the passengers
who left the ship to visit Jerusalem
had to sleep in their clothes at the
hotels there to keep warm, Mrs. Ber-
nard said. Returning home, the Tran
sylvania struck rock off the coast
near Cher5ourg and the passengers
We're transferred to the Aurania
reaching New York or Sunday Mrs.
Bernard caught heavy cold and has
just missed having pneumonia.