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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
The Daughters
 of St George
Held Annual Dinner and Dance at YMCA Satur- day Night

The annual dinner and dance of the Sons and Daughters of St George Saturday night at the M c A in observance of St Geofge's day was largely attended. The entertainment consisted of a step dance by Miss Alice Thomas; monolog by Mrs J. w. Bunting; song. William Bow ;er: and son. Alfred Albon.
 The committee in charge of the dinner consisted of William Onions. J. W. Bunting. A. A. Tassell, Alfred Stroud, George Fudge. Mrs Mabel Nydegger. Mrs Alice Thomas, Mrs Jennie Carey, Mrs Marie Birch and Miss Daphne Farr.
 Those in attendance were Mir and Mrs William Albon. MT and Mrs AL fred AIbon.. MT and Mrs J. Bunting. MT and Mrs William Bower. Vincent and W. A. Bower. MT and Mrs G. Budge. Elsie Fudge. Mrs John Brown. Marie Birch, Ethel Balch, Brobie. Frank Carey. Mrs Frank Carey. MT and Mrs A. E. Clegg. Cliff ford Conrad. Miss Carey, M. Daniels. Mir and Mrs J. Davis. Mr and Mrs John Dallywater, John Dallywater, Jr. Daphne Farr, Mir and Mrs F. Ferguson.
 Mrs John A. Ferguson, Emma Fer guson. G. A. Ferguson, MT and Mrs S. Hole. Albert Hole, Alice Hole. MT and Mrs William Hobckinson. MT and Mrs F. Hogg. Mir and Mrs W. F.. Hoskings. s. James of New Jersey. MT and Mrs IT, Jackson. J. Kav. Clifford Larmette. James. Arthur. and Hilda, Lee. Walter Lilliot. Mrs Lethridge. MT and Mrs C. Middle town of Brockton. Mass. A.. Mat thews. Edna Matthews. H. l.. Matt thews.
 Florence Matthews. Mir and Mrs cbeil, MT and Mrs c. IF. Mitchell, MT and Mrs A. Mitchell. M. A. Nit. cheil, Albert Mitchell. Walter Mat. thewa. Beatrice Moffat, Eileen Moi. fatt. Mrs Mills. Mfr and Mrs F. Ny digger. Mrs ]. L.armett. Ruth Lar- melt. Mr and Mrs William onions. Marion onions. F. Payton. Bessie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
Waterbury Produce
 Market

Furnished by the Connecticut De- partment of Agrieulture-B. F.
 Storrs. Local Rerpsentative)
 Monday. April 27-Vegetables in general showed firmer tone ac- companied by advances in price on local markets this morning. Native asparagus. rhubarb. and dandelions are still scarce on the barket. al- though supplies are increasing.
 Oranges have advanced slightly with Floridas now bringing up to $500 per. box and Californias up to $4.5O. Asparagus. carrots, dande- lions, lettuce and onions are strong CT and have made advances in price with special emphasis on lettuce. The top price on spinach has de- clined to $1.15 per bushel. Lettuce supplies are light and prices have advanced to $7.5O per crate.
 Native eggs have declined in price approximately two cents per doz1 en. supplies of practically all grades of eggs are liberal and it is expected that lower prices will move larger quantities. Fresh Wester n first have declined about one cent a dozen.
 The market on meat and poultry products remains for the most part stady with few changes in price. Fancy Western, veal declined slight ly and now brings from 12c to 15c per pound.
 The stronger market on leafy vegetables Is partly due to the cool CT weather of the past few days. Some of the native vegetables which are increasing In supply are now selling lower.
 Unless otherwise stated quotations arc based on sales of good mcr- chantablc products to retailers or similar buyers, delivered.
 FRUITS.
 Baldwins 2.5O-3.OO bu., B grade, 1.75-2.OO bu. Oranges Fla. s4.5O-S.OO, Cal. 3.5O-4.50 box: Strawberries, La .14-.15 pt., Fla. .1S-.3O qt.
 VEGETABLES.
 Asparagus, native S.SO.S.OO dog. bects 2.5S.3.25 bu., caulifiOwcr, 7.75- 3.35 cr., cabbage 2.5O-2.55 cr.. car. rOts .76-1.15 bu., dandclfOns .05.1 .OO bu., lettuce. Iceberg. 5.OO-7 50 cr.. onions .0O.1.SO bu., native Phubarb .O6-.O7 lb.. spinach .06.f.16 bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Go n. eggs per dOz.: NcwEaiL Fancy .25-.3O; Special .2S-.26; Ex. tra .24..20 Conn. gathered .2O-.22, Western .i0-.z2. ~
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT.
 MiIch cows. tested f3D-10O head: butcher stock. cows .O3 .i5 ib.. calves .fO-. IS lb., meats, beef .12-.10 h.. veal .i3..17 h., lamb .3O-.33 ib., pork, l0ins .fo-.21 tb.. local dressed .f2-.i0 ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
Auto Victim In
 Serious Condition
Armand Varengo Has Possible Fractured Skull-POlice
 and C0rOner's Probe Expected

authorities of St Mary's hospital that Armand Viarengo, 29, of East Noun tain road was in serious condition at that institution to-day. The youth was admitted early yesterday morn- ing suffering from apparent serious injuries, bus to-day X-ray photos when developed showed that he had a possible fractured skull and inter- nal injuries. His name was placed on the danger list.
 According to the information ob- tained by the police Viarengo was struck by car driven by Ralph Rosasco of Harper's Ferry road. The accident occurred on Hamilton ave- nue, near Silver street. Rosasco claimed that his machine skidded on the wet pavement and crashed into a telephone pole.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27

New York, April 27.-(UP)-- After six years of study, a commis- sion of the Protestant Episcopal church will recommend to the gefi- eral convention meeting at Denver next September that there be a radi- cal change in the marriage canons designed to eliminate al divorce grounds, but to create numerous grounds for annulment.
 This canon would replace the present canon 43. Whereas under the present law the~ right of an innocent party to divorce on the ground of unfaithfulness has been recognized. the new law would re- move all grounds for divorce but de- fine nine grounds for annulment while providing for an "ecclesiasti- cal marital court" in every diocese. This court would pass upon annul-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
JAPAN ROYALTY
 AT INSTITUTE
 OF TECHNOLOGY
Prince and Princess Visit College Where Many of Their Boys Were Given Training

Cambridge, Mass, April 27-C CUP) Nearing the end of their five-day visit to Boston and vicinity, Prince and Princess Takamatsu of Japan came to-day to Massachusetts Insti- tute of Technology. where many of the leading industrial and engineer ing figures of their homeland were trained.
 Before coming here, the royal honeymooners stood for few min- utes in the tower of the Boston cus- and enjoyed bird's-eye view of the city,.
 The distinguished visitors entered the museum room of the depart ment of naval architecture and mar inc engineering between two lines of student members of the reserve officers training corps, and were formally received by department heads and institute officials. Six Japanese students attending Tech nc logy also paid their respects.
 After the reception the royal couple passed through the labora- tory of the department of mechani- cal engineering and visited the Homberg Memorial infirmary, where they witnessed short movie ilIus- tTdtiHB duVdHCcu IhctuouS OI UiOtoS ical research.
 Later they inspected the strobo- scope. an instrument" for photo graphing moving machinery. and the artificial aurora borealis. which is the work of Dr T. J. Killian and
 Shinji Togo, graduate student and
 member of distinguished Japanese family.
 To-day's program also included 6 visit to Wellesley college. The prince and princess were tc leave by train tonight for Montreal Because of the discovery of what police interpreted as plot against the lives of the couple shortly after their arrival in Boston last week
 Police Superintendent Michael H Crowley assigned 40 plainclothes
 men to guard them at the railroad station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
Believe Russian Widow Entitled To
 Pisaretz Estate
Mary Pisark Named Beneficiary Two Years Ago; Seeks Money - Claim Made That Pisaretz, Unfamiliar With Procedure, Made Change Without Realizing Wife Would Fail to Benefit


 Damages of s5.e00 and perman- ent injunction restraining the insur- Rnce companies from paying policy 10 the defendant, Mary Pisarik. is asked in civil action instituted to- day in the common pleas court by Nicholas Pisaretz of Bridgeport. Att torney Vincent A. Miller of Water bury, brings the suit for the plain tiff and makes 1t returnable in court fhe first Tuesday of May.
 According to the complaint, Nich- plas was appointed administrator of the estate of his brother. Michael Plsaretz, late of Thomaston, on April Eth, this year. Mary, the defend- ant.. is claiming the three policies on Michaers life on the grounds that she was his wife and was named Beneficiary.
 The complaint alleges Michael has n wife for the last 35 years in Rus Bia, who has never been divorced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
NINETEEN DIED
 IN ACCIDENTS

Boston, April 27.-UP)-Nine- teen persons were killed in motor vehicle accidents in Massa chusetts last week, according to the weekly report or Registrar George A. Par ker.
 This was two more than for the previous week and seven more than for the corresponding period of 1930.
 Fifteen of the victims were pedes- trians and four motorists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27

the woman was riding owned and operated by Alfred Peebles of Bridgeport, passed without halting to the troopers warning. Mrs. Walker was accompanied by her husband when the troopers are alleged to have started shooting, one of the bullets passed through his hat, an- other entered Mrs. Walkers spine and another in the rear tire Of the Peebbles' machine.
 Mrs. Walker was taken to the hos pital where she remained in crit ical condition until yesterday when she died. The troopers were sus- pended from duty and brought to Waterbury where bench warrants were served on them. They posted bonds of $1,000 for their appearance here in June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
CLOTHES FOUND
 WOMAN MISSING
Police Are Dragging the River Near the Draw- bridge in NOrWalk

Norwalk, Conn, April 27.-(UP). The tender of the Washington street drawbridge discovered a woman's hat, coat and shoes on a dock near the bridge to-day. Police began dragging the river in search of a body.
 Mrs. George Beach identified the clothes as some she had loaned to Mrs. Alice Ready 21-year-old moi l. CT of two children. just before the latter deserted her husband and children two weeks ago.
 George w. Ready, husband of the missing woman, had reported her disappearance to police. ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27

from Michael and is legally entitled to the policies which amount to over 5000. It is alleged that Michael named his wife in Russia as benefi- ciary when he took out the policies.
 The complaint charges that a change in the beneficiary was made in September of 1929 whereby Mary. the defendant is named beneficiary. It is alleged that Michael was un- learned and ignorant of the legal procedure so that he signed the pa- pers while under a misapprehension.
 The complaint asks that the poli- cies naming Mary as the beneficiary. be set aside and also asks that the court grant a permanent injunction restraining the companies from pay ing the policy to Mary. In addition, s5.000 damages are asked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
LATE REALTY NEWS
Oslit Claim Decd

Mary Mulhern to William Mulhern. one half interest in property located on the easterly side of Merry street.
 Mortgage Deeds. V William r. Sheeby to the Citizens & Manufacturers Bank. property on the westerly side of Wilson street.
 William F. sheehy to Maria q. ColIoty. real estate on the westerly side of Wilson street.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
Getting Into This Jail as Difficult
 as Getting Out

Beverly, Mass. April 27-(UPJ- Getting into Beverly jail was as hard as getting out to-day.
 The city lookup was under quar-. antine pending Immigration, as re- suit of the arrest last night of an im- biber who, 1t later developed, had chicken pox.
 All other inmates two men. and "a. woman. were hastily transferred to the jail at Salem.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
Census of Great Britain to Take Two Years More

i London, April 27 UP)-Thc census of Great Britain was taken yesterday in campaign which was cjintaxed at midnight as police bought out reticent residents of 'the and hospital author 5tie3 aided by checking up on new born infants
 The complete census will not be available for at least two years, al- Though preliminary report giving tne total population, etc. will be ublished within a month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27

Payton, Anna Payton, MT and Mrs K. Harvey. Edith Redding. MT and Mrs Robertson.
 MT and Mrs sanderson, Mir and Mrs Abner Schofield, Alfred Stroud, Mir and Mrs l. ". Slack. Mrs B. Turner. Mrs c. Trotzowehi, Alice Thomas. A. A. Tassel. Mrs Vale, Mir and Mrs J. Williams, Evelyn Wal Hiss, S., Wells. Mr and Mrs A. K. Warren, Mr and Mrs William Win debank. Fred Windebank, Marie and Dorothy Windebank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
GIFT OF sf7o.ooO.

Cambridge. Mass. April 27.--(UP) The Rockefeller Foundation has presented to Massachusetts Institute of Technology a $170,000 fund to be distributed over six years, President Karl T. Compton of Tech announced to-day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
HANGED IN GARAGE

Boston. April 27.--tUP).-Pete garage here to-day. Kostolos was a patron of the garage. An atten6- ant found his body dangling from a wire on one of the upper floors. Police said they knew no motive for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
ALDERMAN SCHNITMAN's
 CONDITION SATISFACTORY,

The condition of Alderman Charles Schnitnan who was operated on for an acute attack of appendicitis yes factory at St Mary's hospital to-day. The operation was performed by Dr N. ]. Lawlor and Dr Charles Edlin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27

A police and coroners investiga- tion were expected to result to-day as the result of the report of the
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-08-06

Notwithstanding this week
The Enterprise is being discontinued
to subscribers who have received no.
tices and have failed to pay their
subscription. If you fail to get your
paper don't telephone, as you know
it will be because you have failed to
pay your subscription.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-08-06
Six Colored Deaths
In Seattle During july

Of the 327 deaths in Seattle dur.
ing July, six were of colored persons,
according to records of the Bureau
of Vital Statistics. Heart trouble and
tuberculosis was cause for death in
1876 cases. Of the six colored deaths,
four were females and all past the
age of AS. Three of the funerals
were conducted by the Angelus, Inc,
Seattle's colored mortuary.
Oliver S. Sheffield, owner of the
Wardrobe Valet, is enjoying a vaca-
ton.
Erwin Flowers, we'll known resi-
dent of Portland, is visiting friends
in Seattle.
Big Labor Day picnic September
z at Kenmore Park.
Mrs. R. Fl. McCurdy was hostess
for the recent meeting of the o. f.
S. Club at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Johnson, 1901 25th Avenue.
The club held its annual picnic last
week at Silver Lake, with 40 guests
enjoying the outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Darby of Chi
cago have arrived in Seattle for an
indefinite stay. Mr.. Darby, former
resident of Seattle. will be remem-
bered as dramatic reader, present
ing several programs in the city.
Since leaving Seattle Mr.. Darby has
been engaged in dramatic and film
productions in Los Angeles, Chicago
and New York City.
Mr.. Edward Morgan, musician and
former resident of Seattle, now livs
ing in Los Angeles, is here for
short visit.
Miss Bertha Simmons was. soloist
last Sunday night at Queen Anne
Baptist Church, and presented
group of Negro spirituals that was
well received. She was accompanied
by Mrs. w. w. Casmon at the piano.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-08-06

Mrs. George Wright will be host
ess at her home next Tuesday for the
meeting of the Junior League.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-08-06
Picnic For Mississippians
At Woodland Park

All former residents of Mississippi
and their families are invited to at
tend basket picnic beginning at 2
p. m. Sunday in Upper Woodland
Park. Susie Revels Cayton heads a
committee arranging for the picnic.
There are 200 colored natives of
Mississippi now residing in Seattle,
it is estimated, and it is proposed to
form Mississippi Club. Persons at
tending the picnic are asked to bring
their lunch. Coffee will be fur
nished free.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-08-06
Dance Monday Night
To Greet Visiting Sailors

Washington Hall will be the scene
Monday night for a reception and
dance to welcome the colored sailors
of the visiting battleship fleet in
Seattle. The Cosmopolitan Club is
in charge of the entertainment, which
will feature a pa'ama promenade,
for which prizes will be awarded for
the prettiest and most novel Co.'S
tunes. An all-star band has been
engaged to furnish them music. Sally
Harper will be master of ceremonies
and Alex Erwin will be in charge of
the dance floor. The dance Monday
night promises to be big affair.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-08-06
Service Unit Program At
Grace Presbyterian Church

A public meeting under auspices
of the Women's Service Unit Of
Seattle will be held Sunday night at
Grace Presbyterian Church. This
newly organized welfare agency has
arranged a program of music and
speaking to aequaint the public with
the purposes of the unit, now COM
posed of twelve members. DIR. F. B.
Cooper, Joseph E. Jackson and w.
II. Wilson are to be speakers for the
meeting, which will begin promptly
at s p. m.
L.. . q Il
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-08-06
Fifty Delegates Attend
Baptist Convention

Fifty delegates, including minis
ters, are attending the Northwest
Baptist convention, which began ses-
sions in Seattle Tuesday at Mt. Zion
Baptist Church. Delegates are pres
ent from Spokane, Yakima, Everett,
Portland, Roslyn and Ellensburg. The
business session, with election of Of
ficers, will be held Friday. A special
service for the public will be held
Friday night. DR.. ]. L. CASTOR of
Portland will be the principal speak
or and special music by the choir
will feature the program.
Saturday, following a meeting Of
the executive board, the delegates
will be taken for an auto tour of
the city. The convention will close
with services Sunday. Rev. J. Ster-
ling Moore is president of the con-
vention and Rev. +. B. Reed of Spo-
kane is secretary.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-08-06

Miss Emma Pickford entertained
with breakfast Friday at her home
at which covers were laid for six.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-08-06

Friends will be glad to learn that
Mrs. VIM. Dixon, who has been con.
fined on account of illness, is able
to be up now and is improving rap
idly.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-08-06

Keep off date: August "a, o. E. S.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-19

Sunday and Mr.. Borge took the train
from there. We are sorry to lose Mr..
Borge; as he has made many friends
during his short stay in town.
Hans Tjomsos and Harold Borge
were six o'clock dinner guests at the
Gibbons home On Friday.
George Lund made a drive to Pop
lar last Friday en- business.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Andersen and
children of Froid and Mr.. and Mrs.
Jake Petersen of the Dagmar country
were Sunday dinner guests at the
Hans Larsen home.
Last Saturday evening the Bachel-
ors Club entertained their friends at
a progressive whist game terminated
at ten o'clock; the floor was then
cleared and dancing commenced to the
music of the Christ lsen-H ollquist
orchestra; a very large crowd attend
ed and at midnight two hundred and
fifty guests enjoyed a very fine lunch
served in the basement by the Bach
elors' Lunch Committee with John
kallak, chief cook and six walters;
the boys deserve much credit for their
able handling of so large a crowd
the party came to an end around three
A. M.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-19

Cities and other Eastern points SUM-
day. They intend to be absent three
weeks. Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Stordahl are
looking after the place during their
absence.
The basket ball boys will leave for
the tournament at Crosby this week.
Good luck to the boys.
The children roller skating should
be careful about trying to cross the
street when they see a car coming
before something happens to the
child, as the blame is sure to fall on
on the driver as omeone had a close
call Saturday afternoon.
Carl Sorenson of the south coun-
try called On Westby merchants on
Saturday.
Ted Nordhagen proprietor OF the
Crystal Cafe has installed an electric
piano now you can have music while
you eat.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-19
OUTLOOK

Outlook-Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mel
son and children, Mrs. C. S. Nelson
from Plentywood and Mrs. Frank
Johnson of Scobey were Sunday din
ner guests at the A. LELAND home.
The Outlook basket ball team play.
ed at Redstone Friday evening.
Our high school debating team con.
sisting of Ethel Selvig and Altar
keogh met the Opheim team here
Friday evening. The question for de.
batng was Resolved that the Chair
stores are a detriment to a Commun.
ity.
Outlook took the negative side anc
Opheim the affirmative. The judges
decision was unanimous for the neg.
alive. The judges were Mr.. Macmillan
of Plentywood, Mr.. Squires from
Whitehall and the English teacher al
Westby.
Mrs. Goodlaxon entertained a grour
of ladies last Wednesday afternoon
The time was spent sewing and Wis.
ltlng. The hostess served a very de.
licious lunch at 5 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Gaines of Red.
stone were here Sunday visiting al
the Goodlaxon home.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-19

family, Edwin Bergerbokken, John,
George, and Gladys LaVerdure, Mrs.
Jack Beamon, Ernest Bruvold, Ar
mold and Jermel Hanson spent Sat
urday at Horace LaVerdures. The ev-
ening was spent in playing cards.
Mrs. Jack Beamon spent Friday
and Saturday at Fred Piffrnour home
in Dooley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elder Strand were in
town the latter part of the week.
Horace LaVerdure, Henry Hagen
were P~lentywood callers on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Tinke who now
lives on the other side of Raymond
are the proud parents Of a new born
baby the latter part of the week.
Mrs. Tinke was Rose LaVerdure be-
fore her marriage.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Anglin were
Comertown shoppers Saturday.
Alfred Clements was in the village
one day this week on business.
Pete Olson was in town the latter
part of the week.
Bill Mickey was in Westby Satur-
day on business.
Henry Franzine from Dooley was
il town Saturday.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-19

Wolf Creek-Mrs. Jas. Cowan re-
turned home Sunday from Redstone
where she had been visiting with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zeb Garneau of Wan
so and Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Daven-
port and young son of Plentywood
were visiting at the Machines home
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. M. Machines were
Plentywood callers Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Campbell were
county seat visitors Wednesday.
|. f. Metzler and Charles MARSH
were visiting at the Machines home
Wednesday evening.
Kathryn and Alberta Campbell
spent Wednesday night with Olive
LOSING.
Mrs. Nita Robinson, teacher of the
Phelps school spent the week end
with her parents, Nh. and Mrs. Han
isch at Plentywood.
Saturday afternoon Betty Cowan
entertained nine of her schoolmates
from one to five at a Valentine par.
ty. The children enjoyed the after
noon playing games until 4:30 wher
Mrs. Cowan seated the children at a
beautiful decorated table where 6
luncheon was served.
Those present to help Betty celeb.
rate the afternoon were Grace Holmes
Jaunita Pace, Olive Losing, Harriet
Cromwell, Helen Machines, Bernict
Cromwell, Helen Machines, Bernie.
Bromberg, Kathryn and Alberta Camp
bell.
Some Of the men in the community
are busy building a new stage at tn,
hall for the home talent play that il
to be given in March.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. M. Machines ant
children spent Sunday visiting at tn,
James Cowan home.
There will be a dance at the VOL
Creek Hall Friday night, February
9th.