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Evening star., 1934-09-17
: EW YORK, September IT,
Jerome Dean has a somewhat
distorted sense of humor. It's

A
all right to steal rabbits
foot or tamper with a luck piece or
cut the case leaf OF four-leaf clover,
but when you introduce a black cat
into an enemy ball park and fiaunt
it in front of the enemy bench, you
are carrying the joke little too far.
Dean Is guilty on all counts. He
was seen by several reliable witnesses
to invade the Giant dugout with this
cat a particularly black and sinister
beast.
He added insult to injury BY
pointing its nose at Hughie Critz,
an impressionable little fellow from
Mississippi, and making all kinds
of Objectionable hex signs and
mumbo passes in Hughes direc-
ton.
Mr.. Critz is not superstitious. He
Is simply sensitive type. His
spiritual vibrations do not correspond
with the vibrations Of q new moon
or a cracked mirror or a fumbled salt
shaker. No guy In the national
pastime is more rational and scien-
tific than Hughie when it comes TO
surrounding an infleld fly or going
back Of first base for a hard hopper,
but he does suffer from this mental
delicacy. It's like hay fever.
Fans Entertained by Critz.
The fans. of course, get q great
wallop out Of Hughes failing.
Look at Critz." you will hear some
one say every day, if you take the
trouble to sit back Of first or third
baSe at the Polo Grounds.
watch him pick up the other
guys glove. Look. See him.
See him put it down. That's Critz.
He's superstitious."
This diagnosis Is all wrong. You
might as we'll accuse George H. Ruth
of superstition because he touches sec
ond base on each trip from the out
field to the bench. It's merely a mat
ter of routine with George. He at
taches no particular Importance to the
gesture. Not much, anyway.
Mr.. Critz and Mr.. Ruth are not su-
perstitious, but the fact remains that |
they possess certain psychical acute
Evening star., 1934-09-17

wasn't the only grief for Cronin yes
terday.
The Griffs lost the Tiger-town
finale even though Monte Weaver
gave the league-leading Tigers only
three hits and also lost Cecil Travis
again for spell.
Evening star., 1934-09-17
FROM THE PRESS BOX
Dz's Indelicate Dabbling in Psychic
Futile When Critz Shines, Giants Win.
BY JOHN LARDNER-

ness which should be respected by one
and all. Persons like j. Dean don't
appreciate the psychic. If induced to
participate at seance, Mr.. Dean
probably would go around upsetting
the table and tapping the walls for
concealed wires. There is quality
about Dizzy which is best described as
loutishness.
In the recent series between the
Giants and the Cardinals, this indi-
vidual behaved, in re the black cat,
as outlined above.
He brought it into the Polo Grounds.
He ignored the plaintive protests Of
Henry Fabian, the groundkeeper.
He paid no attention 10 certain
psychic parties on his own team,
who assured him that he was play
ing with fire.
But the Giants Won the Game.
Enough is too much, Diz." said
these boys. Watch your STEP"
Mr.. Dean proceeded along the same
lines as far as the Giant bench, where
he took his bearings and pointed his
cargo at Critz.
"JinxI JinxI" said Mr. Dean. Get
unlucky, Critz."
Mr.. Critz, overcome by the unfavor-
able vibrations in his neighborhood.
looked around for the nearest exit.
Cat, get Critz," continued Mr..
Dean. "Critz, get jinxed. Z-m-m-m."
Mr.. Critz left the scene at an easy
lope and vanished into the club house.
Mr.. Dean seemed satisfied.
THAT got him." he said. "This1l
get em all"
The Die proceeded to walk the cat
up and down the roof Of the dugout,
in full view Of the fans. many Of
whom were psychic In their own right.
Fortunately, the maneuvers of this
cloddish person were in vain.
Lightning did not strike the
- Polo Grounds, and the Giants won
that particular ball game. Mr..
Critz performed prOdigies at bat
and afieId.
1t seems evident that Dizzy Is a
psychic ignoramus and clown.
trifling with matters beyond the reach
of his understanding 1t might be a
good idea, though, to keep him away
from the Giant bench next season,
Just in case he happens to stumble
across the right word and the right
cat.
(copyright 1884,
Evening star., 1934-09-17
YANKS.TIGER SET ON AIR
Play-by-Play Accounts of Games

PIay-by-PIay ACCOUNTS Oh OaWes
Put on by WJSV.
That "last hope" series the Yankees
start with the Tigers In Detroit today
will be aired, play y-play, for Wash
ington base ball fans, starting at 3
o'clock.
Each of the four games will be
broadcast by Arch Macdonald over
WJSV.
AS part of the program an inning
by-inning account of the Nationals
tussles with the Indians in Cleveland
will be given.
Evening star., 1934-09-17
Wants to Test New HurIers.

wants 10 lest new hurlerS.
TNHOUGH it is base hits and field
ing his club has lacked most,
Cronin is anxious to get slant
on the capabilities Of Armbrust and
Cohen, brother of Andy formerly with
the Giants) Cohen. The Jewish south
paw draws powerful recommenda-
ton from Eddie Phillips, who played
with Chattanooga last Spring when
Sid faced the Lookouts in an exhibi-
ton game as a member of the Mime
apolis Club of the American Associa-
ton.
1--WE couldn't do thing with Cohen
that day." averred Phillips. HE had
everything when he pitched against
us"
Such trif1es as losing Bolton for the
remainder of the season, learning that
Holbrook will be unable to perform at
all this campaign, and discovering
that Harris finger may also shelve
him for the remainder of the year
Evening star., 1934-09-17
Diggs Has World of Speed.

IGGS. a wiry kid with a world
of speed, impressed Cronin in
his major leaeae=dehut in the
Detroit series when, after a shaky
start, he gave up only one hit and a
walk in the last three frames, stop
ping the rampaging Tigers cold after
they had Just staged their first scor-
ing spree in two weeks and piled up
IL runs.
All of the reporting rockies will be
carefully inspected before the Ameri-
can League campaign ends. The OUT
fielders, Powell and Sington, parUicu-
larly are needed now that Bolton is
out. Holbrook will be unable TO report
and Dave Harris finger injured while
catching a liner last Friday in the
Detroit set. steadily is growing 40
better.
Luke Sewell, who has been doing a
right fair job in left field, now will
be needed to help the not-so-healthy
veteran Eddie Phillips, with the
catching burden.
As for Harris finger, it now Is
supposed to be broken. Both Bolton
and Harris will have the hurt digits
x-rayed.
Evening star., 1934-09-17
TIGER SET HOLDS
YANKS' LAST HOPE
Back in Race if They Match
Stunt of Cards, Who Took
Giant Series, 81. rr
BY HUGH S. FULLERTON, JR.
Associated Press Sports Writer.

|dE Cardinals took their tri-
umphant leave of New York
today with a record Of three
victories in four games with
the league-leading Giants and only
a 3I2-game margin to make up in
the National League pennant race.
At the same time the Yankees
advanced on Detroit for another
crucial four-game tilt with the
realization that they would have to
do at least as well as the Cards to
get back into the American League
scrap. 's
After dividing the first two games,
the Cards swept the boards yester-
day while crowd OF 62,573, the
largest the Polo Grounds has ever
held, looked on. -
Manager Frank Frisch carried out
his threat to make the Giants think
there was a cloud of Deans around
them by sending Dizzy in to gain his
twenty-sixth victory, 5 to 8, In the
opener, then following with Brother
Paul, who gave only six hits in an
thinning duel with Carl Hubbel to
win to !. e-s
Cards Rally for Wins.
THE Cards had to come from be-
hind each time to win. taking
the opener on a four-run rally
in the seventh. Jim Collins thirty
third circuit swat tied the second
game in the seventh and Pepper Mar
tin started the winning rally with a
four-bagger.
The Dodgers hammered the third
place Cubs into submission twice,
IL to and to 4, with an attack
that netted 80 hits.
Meanwhile the Tigers increased
their lead to 5h games with a bril-
liant victory over Washington, while
the Yanks yielded, 5 to 2, to the
Indians and Mel Harder, who granted
only five hits.
Three other bargain bills on the
days program resulted in clean
sweeps. The cellar holding Reds and
White Sox triumphed at the expense
of two Boston clubs.
Three Sweep Twin Bills.
1~HE Reds beat the Braves, 2-1
and SO, when Paul Derringer
allowed four hits and Rookie
Beryl Richmond and 81 johnson five.
George Earnshaw's two-hit elbow
ing gave the White Sox 2-1 tri-
umph over the Red Hose and they
went on to belt out a second de-
cision, IL to 10.
The seventh-place Athletics got
good pitching to turn back the Browns
twice, q To and to 0, behind
| Sugar Cain and Johnny Marcum,
although they got only three hits on
Dick Coffman and Paul Andrews In
the afterpiece.
The Pittsburgh -Phillies double bill
was permanently rained out.
Evening star., 1934-09-17
Young Smith Is Game.

Goodman, where he looked. to be
beaten at each stop.
Evening star., 1934-09-17
Records for Week
In Major Leagues

The weeks records of games won
and lost, runs, hits, errors, opponents
runs and home runs follow:
Evening star., 1934-09-17
nv e STAFF Correspondent Of The Star.

kSv Il oldll NOIl VI AAC OIdLs
- LEVELAND, September H.
A Certainly the grieving Griffs,
as they absorb their daily
~ beatings, have no complaint
on the brand of hurting they
are receiving.
It is difficult to envision the washed
up champs again winning a game if
they couldn't yesterday in Detroit be-
hind Monte Weaver's masterful slab
bing. And previously in the set which
Detroit swept, Bob Burke and Walter
Stewart stabbed well enough to win
2 out OF 10 games with only fair
eam behind them.
While a shivering crowd Of $4,000,
Faid, looked on, Monte gave the league
BEADING Tigers only three hits yester-
Gay, one scratchy, yet the Tigers
scored 2-to-l victory and virtually
clinched the pennant.
TWICE as many blows were made
L by the hodge-podge Nationals
but only one run could they
score, that tally only as result Of
Tommy Bridges error.
After Jack Stone had doubled and
gone to third on Myers infield out
Bridges messed Manushs grounder
and allowed Stone to tally.
The Tigers scored their first run in
the seventh on walk to Gehringer,
sacrifice by Greenberg, hit by owen
off Weaver's shins and Goslins field
er's choice. The winning marker was
made in the eighth when Hayworth sin
gled, went to second on Luke Sewell' S
error on the blow, and gave way to
Flea Clifton, who scored all the way
from second while Myer was throwing
out Jojo White.
The play, reminiscent of Cobb,
Evening star., 1934-09-17
Rookie Catcher Not Nationals Who Call in NeW Hle for Tests
An Interesting Boxing
Show-Joe Harrison
Serves Notice.
BY ROD THOMAS.

bI hOD
vt is proverbial that the
sweetest fight shows on
naner often turn out to be
lemons. but that card at
Grifith Stadium tonight, re-
eardless of the brand OF pat-
fling. ought to be interesting IN
one way or another from start
to finish.
brown and Tow are meeting for the
District heavyweight championship.
besides, it's grudge affair.
For Burl and Dougan it Will be
rubber match, each holding a decision
over the other.
Banovic and Strickler are trying
comebacks. Formerly light heavies,
they now are full-fledged Kongs.
Jackie Donnelly and Wild Bill
Howell and Johnny Mays and
lack Ennis, in the prelims, want
work badly in Washington rings
and figure this is a spot to show
to best advantage.
Harrison Away Winging.
-HE country's No. ranking duck
pin shooter, Joe Harrison OF the
Occidentals, intends to stay on
ton. Anyway you got this impression
from watching him bowl Saturday
night against the Patterson Happy
Five of Baltimore at Clarendon. His
458 set for three games was mid
season stuff, though it was his first
formal appearance of the campaign.
Joe looks to be in prime physlcal
trim and although duckpin bowling
isn't usually thought Of as an athletic
test. physical condition not infrequently
is the difference between being q
moderately bright star and an ace.
Practically every top per-
former Washington has had in
the last 20 years has slid down
the scale not from a loss OF
technical skill. but from failure
to keep in shape.
A notable exception was Ollie Pacini,
supplanted last season by Harrison.
And Ollie, by the way, is bent upon
turning the tables on Joe. He has
bowled in organized competition all
Summer and starts the regular cam
paign with no kinks to iron. In the
Northeast Temple Three-Man League
Pacini averaged 121 with nearly 130
for the last five weeks, turning in
high set of 445 and top game Of 1872,
besides leading in strikes and spares.
Yep, Ollie is ready.
And while we're on the subject OF
bowling it is interesting to note that
duckpin firing is not the worlds worst
Summer sport The Temple League
was whopping success.
Evening star., 1934-09-17

almost continuous doWnpou yesterday Jailed to prevent
hardy members the local organization from putting their
annual euent Otich attracted number Of erpe rom out Of
general Uieo OF OF the contestants prdcng before the
competition got under The tndtDtdudLs pictured ogther
rqht) William South George Cook both of this
Evening star., 1934-09-17
PRO FOOT BALL.

Boston, Z; Pittsburgh, 0.
Green Bay, l9; Philadelphia, 8.
Evening star., 1934-09-17
link Jump Ahead of Griffs.

r IMMEDIATELY after a foul tip
from the bat of Marvin Owen had
rendered Bolton hors du combat
in Detroit, Cronin wired Mule Shirley,
manager of the Chattanooga Lookouts,
to send Holbrook Immediately. Upon
his arrival here last night Joe was
handed a telegram which read:
"Holbrook sick and unable to play
this season. Shirley"
The jinx is even one jump ahead
Of the Griffs.
Barring further stabs in the back
from the leering diamond gods, how
ever, Pitchers Sid Cohen, left-hander,
and Orville Armbrust, right handler,
will report today and as soon as Al
bany winds up its play-of series with
Rochester so will Alvin (Jake) Powell,
former Washington sandlotter, and
Fred Sington, both outfielders.
Cronin is not withholding his peek
ing into the future until he arrival
of this quartet, however. In the
opener of the Tribe series to9ay he
will give 18-year-old Reese Diggs,
Pimlico, Md, product, a starting
chance.
Evening star., 1934-09-17
National
II|.I.I|Il' Hi

cAMEs TO-DAY GAMES TOMORROW
cin at New York Gin at New York.
pitts at Brooklyn. Pitts. at BROOKLYN.
Chicaro At Phila Chicago at Phila.
others not scheduled. st. L. at Boston.
Evening star., 1934-09-17
HOLBROOK TOO I'LL
TO TOLL THIS FALL.
Had Been Asked to Report
After Bolton Has Finger
Cracked in Detroit.
BY FRANCIS E. STAN,


~ LEVELAND, September H.
Birthplace hopes virtually
4 blasted py the twin assault OF
the Tigers and the most re-
lentless jinx base ball ever has known,
Manager Joe Cronin today whirled
the clock and peeked into what 1885
holds for his Nationals in the way OF
recruits.
A pair of pitching rockies from
Chattanooga we're to report here to-
day as the rapidly-thinning Griffs.
minus their most promising youngster,
Catcher Cliff Bolton, were to open
fve-game series with the Indians.
A brace of young outfielders from
Albany will report either for the Tribe
set or in Philadelphia, next stop on
the Griff's schedule.
A fifth recruit, Catcher Sam Hol-
brook, was wanted pronto by Cronin
yesterday, but Joe, hardly recovered
from an anti-climax shock of losing
Bolton for the remainder of the sea-
son as result of finger badly
nlangled and possibly broken, was
destined to receive another blow.
Evening star., 1934-09-17
Major Leaders

BY the Associated Press.
(Including yesterdays games.)
Evening star., 1934-09-17
FRANCIS z. STAN

ROD THOMAS
z. A. FULLER. JR.
Evening star., 1934-09-17

H. G.. BYRD
w. r. McCALLUM
Evening star., 1934-09-17
International.
(Play-off series)
Albany, 3; Rochester, 2.
Newark, 3; Toronto, 2.

American ASSOCIatlOh.
Louisville, 7-13; Indianapolis, Go
Kansas City, 81; Milwaukee, Al
st. Paul, 81; Minneapolis, 2-1.
Columbus, s; Toledo, 4.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-08-31
Hostess Gift
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:

Dear Mrs. BeecKman:
Since the beginning Of school
last September a very charm
ing girl friend of mine has in
vited me to her home in an
other city a great many times to
spend the weekend: She has
always had a delightful round
of social activities planned. and
I always have a perfectly gor-
geous time.
I have only had her down to
spend the weekend with me
once, as I am not able to fully
return her hospitality, and I
shall not see her again until we
meet at the same summer re-
sort. would like to send her
some little gift. Do you think
this would be a gracious thing
to do?
Have you any Sug SestionS for
a gift for a seventeen-year-old
girl? What should ]. say in the
letter accompanying the gift?
THANK YOU.
Yes, by all means, send this
extremely kind friend Of yours
a. gift. this would be most
gracious and generous thing to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-08-31
CORRECT MANNERS
By Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman

do. And also plan to send her
mother a gift; she would appre.
ciate your thought about send.
ing her a hostess gift"
Beautif u lly-monogrammed
handkerchief would be appro-
pirate for your gift to both
mother and daughter. No one
ever has too many lovely plain
white. sheer linen handker-
chiefs proudly carrying ones
own initials. Or you might
have the girls handkerchiefs
embroidered with her first
name, in facsimile Of her hand
writing. A set, fountain pen
and pencil, marked with the
facsimile of her signature,
would also be a fine gift. Or
some lovely lingerie. Or a
sports scarf. Or a leather
portfolio with her full name in
small gilt or silver letters. Or
an unusually attractive vanity
case. Or an overnight bag.
In your letter accompanying
this gift, tell your friend Of
your deep appreciation of her
outstanding goodness to you.
of the happiness that she has
brought you, and of your de-
light and ever-present Joy In
her friendship. y
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-08-31

The Greek rushed to the Captain, fell at his feet,
sobbed and squealed like monkey. "Ah, Capn.
make you vera rchl And Miss Lady that saved
my life when was stabbed, I make her and Mister
Tom rich o muchl'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-08-31

De Cana arranged the watches so that two would
always be awake to watch Solvos, for none OF the
three trusted the Greek, and all doubted his sanity,
though it seemed certain that he knew where to
find the treasure of Cocos Island.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-08-31

Joe Solvos went back to mis- helm, turned suddenly
and shouted, (Which way steer, Capn?" Captain
De Cana replied as calmly as though his plans
were years n the making, For Cocos Island. And
keep well off shore"
Evening star., 1934-12-29
Suburban Heights.

Acroas
I. Turning with ease from one thing
to another.
10. Well defined.
is. Puzzlipg.
is. Fainter.
II. Dine lightly.
Is. The flower.
10. Muse Of lyric poetry.
20. A rank.
%. A wind flower.
"a. Pronoun.
IS. Shoot of grass.
~. Important.
2s. A very little.
20. An ear.
81. Insect.
80. References.
sS. Distinguished by admirable quail
ties.
81. Intended.
80. Clement.
80. Cupidity.
Al. To present itself.
q. Put up with.
a. Small vehicle.
IS. Plunge.
46. One skilled in a particular art.
~. A weight of India.
g. Musical instrument.
80. From this place.
"a. Bovine quadruped.
IS. Little knots.
81. Beetles.
58 Inferior in degree.
so. Made Of small squares.
So. Strengthen for action.
63. Escape.
81. Mention one by one.
66. Turn aside.
81. Evenings songs.
Down.
Z. Clothes with power.
2. Furnish for service.
8. Coin Of British India.
4. Musical note.
8. Salutation.
6. Unit Of weight in India.
I 4. Frosting.
3. Cathedral church Of Rome.
8. Simple.
Evening star., 1934-12-29
HOLDS SOVIET TO PACT
Lithuanians Seek Fulfllment of
Peace Treaty of 1920.

KAUNAS R.-The Lithuanian gov
enment Is trying to persuade the
Soviet Union to fulfill q contract,
dating back to the peace treaty of
1920, by which, 1t is alleged, Russia
agreed to make 0,000 acres Of for
est available to Lthuania for timber
cutting. The Soviets. 1t Is claimed,
never made good on t1es promise.
Evening star., 1934-12-29
ANCIENT CHINESE USED
SEAWEED FOR GOITER
Shanghai Institute Physician
Cites Scientific Basis for
Old Superstitions.

NANKING @.-Centuries ago the
Chinese knew the value Of seaweed
as remedy for goiter, DR.. Bernard
e. Read Of the Lester Institute Of
Medical Research, Shanghai, said in
q medical address here.
While old-style Chinese medical
practices are closely tied up with su-
perstition, DR.. Read said, there Is q
foundation Of scientific fact In many
of the ancient remedies. He recon-
mended thorough investigation of
the folklore and superstitions Of the
ancient Chinese in the field Of medi-
cine.
The Washington times., 1934-06-27
Pontiac

Pontiac, 1881 sedan-Finished COX
in a beautiful green with SDJ1O
cream wheels; new seat covers and
motor that runs perfect; a real value
at this low price: trade and liberal
STANLEY III. HORNER, INC.
iii 14th st. n. W. Nat: 1881
The Washington times., 1934-06-27

Plymouth, 1888 Coupe-All we QNEn
ask is that you drive this D9OV
car then compare it with any other
in town at this price. rare bar
gain. Trade and liberal terms.
HANDLEY MOTOR CO.
$3.50 Ga. Ave. n. w. AID. 5000
The Washington times., 1934-06-27
Terraplane

Terraplane 8 Coach. 1sss-This 0AOa
is special model. long D4OS
wheel base. New. this car was soE
mileage Of 5000 is correct. Equs
to new in every respect this cS
is hardly broken in. New car guar
antee. Price, $495.
POTOMAC MOTOR SALES
1918 Conn. Ave. \. w. Ma. TOT
Terraplane 8, 1888. 2.DOor-Priced veT
low. and is in beautiful condition.
HYATTSFILLE MOTOR CO.
Chrysler, Plymouth Dealers
48 Md Ave-, Hyattsville, Md. CIR: A15
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Plymouth Deluxe 1884 Sedan-Display
car that is like new in every respect.
New car guarantee. Substantial reduc.
BELL MOTORS, 400 N. Y. Ave. n. w.
The Washington times., 1934-06-27
Packard
Automobiles for Sale

USED CHEVROLETs AND FoRDs
OURISMAN CHEVROLET SALES CO.
626 d 81. II, q. Lincoln 10000
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Nash

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Nash Coach, 1929-New paint Q1GE
job: a fine car and priced O1VO
at only $165
ANACOSTIA MOTOR co.
1928 Good Hope Rd. s. e. Line. 2O77
Nash, 1881. $50 Sedan-Excel- COOK
lent condition. Looks fine. eDOOO
Completely guaran. Attractive terms.
BELL MOTORS, 400 N. Y. Ave. N. w.
NASHES-Late models Sedans COupes ana
Coaches Nash-Orr Motor. 1888 l4th st
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Plymouth. 1888 De Luxe Sedan-Low
price and in excellent condition In
every way. Convenient terms and
30-day guarantee.
BELL MOTORS, 46O N. Y. Ave. N. w.
FALMOUTH '29 COACH-Repainted $95.
Call Mr. COOKSEY. DI. 4310.
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Chevrolet, 1888 Sedan-A nice QE0E
running little car in fine OOAO
shape, and terms to suit.
EMERSON g. ORME
18th g. NJ SITS. n. w. Dist. 500
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-29
HALLOW- EVEN.

Hallow-Even, or Halloween is the popu- lariy given to the or vigil of All Hallows, or festival of All Saints, which being the first of November, Halloween is the evening of the 3lst of October, according to encyclopedia authority.
 In England it was customary to crack nuts, duck flor apples in tub of water, and perform other harmless firesde reveries which survivals of the festival of Pomona, on the 1st of November.
 In America the observing of Halloween varies IT. some localities it is observed almost entirely in home parties, in others it is celebrated with street costume parades at night, with general carnival spirit, in others it to be only excuse to damage property.
 We believe that no adults in Juneau have far forgotten their childhood, become so in- grown ana cantakorous in disposition that they resent or would not want the children of this community to have parties, play ghosts and witches or send clls up the spnes of their elders with tick Jacks and fearing pumpkin heads
 It is to be hoped that the children will have fun It is also hoped that they realize it isn't fun