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Evening star., 1935-12-16
RUBBER FUTURES.

NEW YORK December 16 lP-Crude
rubber futures opened quiet. 1-29 lower.
December 12S5b; March, 1899; May,
l350al351 Bid
Evening star., 1935-12-16

Nearly 10000 head Of Bechuanaland
cattle are to be bought for the Italian
Army In South Africa.
Evening star., 1935-12-16
pproxate Sales Of Stocks on the n Y Stock Exchange

4 sudd Mtg. ADris 2s ~ ~ "a
Evening star., 1935-12-16

ems, I7a22; broilers unquoted: fowl, lea
81; roosters. Is; turkeys. 19a27; ducks.
all sections. 19a20.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-20

Henri Rocheau BATH SOAP A luxurious bath soap in an assort- ment of scents. Lathers freely in
 hard water.
 B. bars soc
 S bars $1.35
Evening star., 1935-05-21
TEACHER RATING
REPORT IS READY
Board of Education Will
Hear Recommendations
Tomorrow.

The Board of Education tomorrow
will hear recommendations from its
Personnel Committee for changes in
present methods of teacher rating,
supervision and promotion, long under
fire by the District Teachers Union.
A special meeting has been called
for $3.50 pm. to hear the committee
report, which was formulated after
five lively public hearings and as many
closed committee meetings.
These hearings brought out charges
that rating officers sometimes were
Influenced by irrelevant factors. The
teachers contended that grades of
Satisfactory" and unsatisfactory" re-
place the present ratings of "emi-
nently superior" superior" very ex-
cellent," excellent" very good, -
"good," fair" and unsatisfactory"
Mrs Henry Grattan Doyle, chair
man of the Personnel Committee,
would not say whether the report
embodies recommendations for this
change.
Character education plans for next
year will be discussed at a Joint con-
ference Friday afternoon of the board
and special consultants. All plans are
promised on an appropriation to
finance continuation of the program
The consultants are Dr. w. w. Char
ters, Ohio State University, and Dr.
Ben Wood, Columbia University.
Evening star., 1935-05-21
SERVICE ORDERS
NAVY ORDERS.
Bureau of Naviga ti0n.


Derx, Lieut.. Comdr. Martin R., de-
tached command U. S. S. MacLeish
In June; to Naval Academy.
Boone, Lieut.. Walter F., detached
naval proving ground, Dahlgren, Va,
about June l: to VP Squadron. 6F,
Aircraft Squadrons, based at Pearl
Harbor.' T. H.
Moffett, Lieut. (Junior Grade Will
liam A. ir., detached VB Squadron
5B (U. S. S. Ranger) in June; to
Naval Air Station, Anacostia, D. c..
Fulton, Ensign Robert B., I'd. de-
tached Naval Academy; to u S. S.
Dickerson.
Medical Corps.
Hays, Lieut.. James F.. detached
Naval Mine Depot, Yorktown, Va, in
May; to U. S. S. Lexington.
Newhouser, Lieut.. Lloyd R., de-
tached navy yard, Philadelphia. Pa,
in June; to Naval Hospital, Annap-
oils, Md
johnson. Lieut.. (Junior Grade)
Craig B., detached. submarine base,
Pearl Harbor, T. H; to Navy Yard,
Washington, D. c.
Supply Corps.
Young, Lieut.. Comdr. William B.,
detached Bureau S. and A., Navy De-
partment, in August; to u S. S. Hen
derson.
ARMY ORDERS.
Galleher, Col. Paul c., Infantry, to
be retired from active service May 81.
Shook, Maj. Charles F., Medical
Corps, from Brooklyn, N. Y, to here,
about September /.
Mccormick, Maj. John j., Medical
Corps. detailed for duty at the Army
Medical Center here, not later than
June 80.
Worrell, Capt. John A., Medical
Corps, from Brooklyn, N Y, to here,
about September l.
Roberts, Capt. Caesar R., Coast Ar
tillery Corps, from Washington, D. c.,
to the Hawaiian department, about
October 81.
Farley, Second Lieut.. Ernst Wat
son. jr., Field Artillery Reserve, from
Richmond, Va, to Fort Bragg, N. c.,
effective July 7.
Way, Second Lieut.. Franklin, Field
Artillery Reserve, from Norfolk, Va,
to Fort Bragg, N. c., effective July 7.
Havey, Warrant Officer Sylvester F.,
from Fort Monroe, Va, to Fort
Adams, r. l.
DANES, Warrant Officer Ernest E.,
to be retired from active service,
May 81.
Maus, Warrant Officer Harry l., to
be retired from active service, May 81.
Bailey, Warrant Officer Warren c.,
to be retired from active service,
May 81.
Evening star., 1935-05-21
Naming of E1tra
Cadets Urged in
Anticipating Bill
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The War Department Is showing
confidence in the future of bill 1t Is
trying to get through Congress.
The measure would increase the
Cadet Corps at West Point by giving
members of Congress additional ap
pointees.
The bill has passed the Senate and
been approved by the House Military
Committee with some notifications.
Chairman McSwain, Democrat. of
South Carolina. of that committee
said the War Department already
has sent a letter to legislators asking
them to make their nominations for
the extra cadets.
Evening star., 1935-05-21
Show Plans Completed.

HYATTSVILLE, Md, May 81 (Spe-
ciaD Finishing touches are being
put on plans for the eighth annual
minstrel show of the Holy Name
Society of st. Jerome's Catholic
Church, Friday night at the National
Guard Armory here at BIS O'Clock.
The committee in charge is headed by
j. j. Buckley.
Evening star., 1935-05-21
Keeps Housebreaker Talking

Brave, resourceful and COOL" was
the compliment paid by Middlesex,
England, judge to 15-year-old Rezwan
Brozkey of Edgware. who kept house
breaker talking until help arrived.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
Alumni Groups And Young
 Set WEI Enjoy Concert

twelve members. In 1850, the Bee- thoven Society expanded to twenty five members, supplanting the orig inal group, and continuing the work of that organization on a more am- bition scale. The Beethoven Society changed its name to the Yale Unil versity Club in 1866, and has gone under that title ever since.
 The first concert tour on record took place in 1847, when the Yale Glee Club accepted the invitation of the Naval Academy to undertake 8 joint concert tour along the Atlantic coast, on which the transportation was sailing vessel. Soon after this, the annual Christmas trip was un- dertaken, and these tours eventually became the most popular of the Glee Club activities, their range gradual ly extending from New England and the Atlantic States to the entire country. The climax as far as dis tance was concerned was reached in 1901, when the Glee Club visited San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two European tours have been taken by the Yale Glee Club; one, in 1928 when it was the first American College Glee Club to sing in Scan- danavian cities, and again in 1892, when it's visit to Central Europe extended as far South as Budapest. On this tour, the International Student Music Festival was held in Munick, and was participated in by the Yale Glee Club, the Budapest University Chorus, the "Obolic Stu dents Singers" from Jugo-Slavia and the University of Munich.
 Today, as in the past, the Glee Club remains the most intimate bond between Yale and her 40,000 living alumni. It strives not only to give expression to the musical talent among the students, but also to keep alive the singing spirit which has been traditionally typical of Yale undergraduate life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
Mrs. Verdon Is
 Speaker At Club

Preachers and Nurses are the eyes of Public and Private Welfare" said Mrs. Margaret Verdon of the local EZRA Bureau, while speaking to the members of the Waterbury Business and Professional Women's club at their regular monthly meet ing, held last night in their club rooms. "They come in contact with the children, ana know when they are hungry and not dressed warmly enough. The workers on the EZRA are taught to meet people with @ friendly approach, thus keeping up their morale. There is so little, that we can really do in these times in keeping up the morale that we must be doubly careful to study the in- dividuals and meet them in a friendly way and not become as machines. We must help adjust the individual to meet his environ ment."
 Announcement was made at the meeting following of the current event lectures which are held monthly on the third Monday of the month. Lyall Hill will be the speaker on Monday, December 16. Other speakers will be, February IT, Ray Fitzpatrick; March 16, Ger aid Harrington and April 16, Ray mond J. Tanning.
 The Christmas party will be held on Wednesday, December IS, at which time the members bring gifts for the poor of the city, at which time they are divided be- tween the Lincoln House association and the Visiting Nurses.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Hart of South Main street are spending a few days in Worcester.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03

diamond North lets go of a club, thus advising declarer that he t trying to protect the heart suit.
 When the other diamond is played, we find North squeezed. He cannot let go of another club. Per- haps his best discard is the jack of spades, declarer discarding heart.
 Now declarer leads a small spade from dummy, forcing North to win with the king. North returns the queen of clubs, declarer winning with the king. The queen of hearts is won in dummy with the ace and now the good queen of spades is played and North is helpless.
 If he throws away his king of hearts, declarer will make the jack of hearts; if he discardS a club, de- clarer will make two more club tricks.
 So, by refusing to take a fiinesse, declarer makes five no trump. Copyright, 1885, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
Personal
Many Local Girls Attended
 Taft School Annual Dance

Nancy Gay of South Hadley Massa- chusetts; Miss Arletta Texido of East Haven, Connecticut; Miss Dorothy Stout of Wellesley, Massa- chusetts; Miss Tracy Haight of New York City; Miss Carol Good of Bronxville, New York; Miss Ger aldine Dwyer of !Torrington, Con- necticut; Miss Ann Earth of New Haven, Connecticut; Miss Eleanor Johnson of Englewood, New Jersey; Miss Ruth Wood of New York City; Miss Helen Stedman of New York City; Miss Barbara Furbush of Bethel, Connecticut; Miss Betty Riley of Greenwich, Connecticut; Miss Katherine Stephanson of Lou donville, New York; Miss Anne Truesda1e of New York City; Miss Marti Sieber of Waterbury; Miss Elizabeth Wheeler of Ridgefie1d, Connecticut; Miss Anne Burland of New Haven, Connecticut; Miss Mer- cia Park of Waterbury.
 Miss Peggy Nichols of Waterbury Miss Jane Cowperthwait of Water bury; Miss Polly White of Water bury; Miss Lucy Valentine of Waterbury; Miss Mary Goss of Waterbury; Miss Anne Schlesinger of Waterbury; Miss Helen Shons of Watertown; Miss Anne Hughes of Pittsfield, Massachusetts; Miss Mary Zeidler of Watertown; Jean LaVigne of Waterbury; Miss Shirley Geghan of Waterbury; Miss Betty Porzen- helm of Waterbury; Miss Ann Webb of New Haven; Miss Judy Worthen of Waterbury; Miss Mildred Mc- Laughlin of New Haven, Connecti- cut; Miss Anne Turner of Green wich, Connecticut; Miss Casey Norris of Waterbury; Miss Dorothy Holzinger of Riverdale, New York; Miss Alcine Rippere of Waterbury; Miss Sue McLead of New London, Connecticut; Miss Anne Townsend of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
BARIBAULT-BUCKs

Rev. Ubald Laurion officiated at a pretty wedding Saturday moin- ing at St. Ann's church when he united in marriage Miss Martha Helen Bucks daughter of MT. and Mrs. Maurice Bucks of Giles street, to Nerve Henry Baribault, son of MT. and Mrs. P. x. Bari- bault of South street. Quantities of late Fall flowers combined with palms and ferns decorated the church for the nuptial mass which was sung by Marcel Doucette, Mrs. Henry Bernier and Miss Marie Gervais, accompanied on the organ by Miss Marie Morrot. Miss Bucks had for her maid of honor and only attendant, Miss Florence Baribault, and Arthur ze- vina was MT. Baribault's best man.
 The bride was dressed in a gown of eggshell satin with high neck line of long puffed sleeves and her skirt terminated in 8 train. Her tulle and lace veil was caught at the shoulders with lilies of the valley. She carried an arm bou- yuet of white chrysanthemums. The bridesmaid wore gown of tea rose satin made with a jack ct fitted at the waistline and fall- ing into flare at the hips. Her hat was also of tea rose with a tulle brim. Her flowers were pink chrysanthelnums. The brides mo- ther wore rust crepe and a gar- denia corsage. The bridegroom's mother was dressed in black lace with a corsage of gardenias.
 Guests from Stamford, New York, Massachusetts and Canada attended the reception at the brides home after the ceremony. MT. Baribault and his bride will reside at 55 Loundsbury avenue upon their return from their wed- ding trip. For travel, the bride is wearing a gown of cinnamon crepe with brown accessories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
No Trump

When a finesse fails, most peo- pie blame it on bad luck, even though it has only 50 per cent chance of winning. Most players take entirely too many illnesses.
 Let's look at today's hand. When South opens the ten of spades, de- clarer should know that he does not hold the king. West has bid spades and what South is doing is leading through strength.
 When the ten holds the first trick and South continues with spade, declarer has an opportunity to es- tablish a threat card. North is now
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03

On Wednesday, November .27, sixty-eight girls attended the annual football dance at the Taft school in Watertown, Connecticut. The music in the afternoon was furn- ished by the school orchestra and in the evening by Bob Richmond's orchestra.
 The following girls were present: Miss Jean Berry of Wellesley, Mas sachuSettS; Miss Cecilia Whittelsy of Greenwich, Connecticut; Miss Jean Stammel of Yonkers, New York; Miss Mary Reisir1ger of Cooperstown, New York; Miss Gene Tierney, Greens Farm, Connecticut; Miss Carol Smith of Devon, Connecticut; Miss Charlotte Folsom of West Orange, New Jersey; Miss Marie BOdenmiller of Wilton, Connecticut; Miss Ruth Berger of Stamford, Con- necticut; Miss June Cox of New York City; Miss Bettie Stewart of New York City; Miss Alta Fanchet of Waterbury; Miss Janet Janet Morse of Brunksville, New York; ; Miss Lois Glover of Scarsdale, New York; Miss Virginia Morris of Greenwich, Connecticut: Miss Maida Robson of West Orange, New Jersey; Miss Carolyn Phalen of Bos- ton, Massachusetts; Miss Catherine Holbrook of Newton, Massach achusetts; Miss Frederick Barker of New York City; Miss Doris Dunn of Stock bridge, Massachusetts; Miss Caro- lyn Case of Darien, Connecticut: Miss Caroline Petsche of South Nyack, New York; Miss Peggy Stark of South Nyack, New York; Miss Eyaline Igleheart of Greenwich, Connecticut.
 Miss Monnie Buttenheim of Yonk- CTS, New York; Hiss Helen Hodgson of Montclair, New Jersey; Miss Mary Louise Wood of New York City; Miss Virginia McMahon of Rockville Center, oLng Island; Miss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03

Members of the Yale Alumni, their wives and friends in addition to the city's music lovers will enjoy one of the musical treats of the year when the Yale Glee Club will be presented under the auspices of the Waterbury Women's Club. The con- cert which will be followed by danc- ing will be one of the most prom inent of the seasons social activities and will be attended by young and old with enthusiastic spirit. The Jun for Women's Club will act as host- esses for the evening.
 The Yale Glee Club was first or ganized in 1913 by members of the junior class in Yale College. This first organized group of singers was originally known as the "Yale MuSi- cal Society," and limited itself to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
Miss Dorothy Miller
 Is Rendered Party

Mrs. Agnes McGrath Blondin of Central avenue was hostess at a surprise party given last evening in honor of her niece, Miss Dorothy Miller. Many beautiful gifts were received by the guest of honor and a large birthday cake adorned the table. Those attending were Kay Ferris, James O'Neil, Doris Herr mann, Joseph Sheron, Blanche Eivens, Joseph Baker, Dorothy Mill Ter and Ted Blondin. Miss Miller is the daughter of the late John and Stella McGrath Miller.
 At a meeting held on Friday evening at the home of Doris Will son, the Delpha Beta Phi Sorority reorganized and elected new officers. After three previous years of suc- cess the sorority hopes that this will be the banner year.
 The newly elected officers are: President, Miss Dorothy Norris; treasurer, Miss Madeline Traver, Secretary Miss Helen Carolan.
 The members are: The Misses Dorothy Norris, Madeline Traver, Helen Carolan, Ruth LeCour, Helen Gagnon, Patricia McCabe, Doris Wilson, Claire Arcand Eleanor Reidy and Agnes Carrolan.
 During the business meeting plans were discussed for a food sale to be held in the near future. Final ar- engagements will be made and an- nounced later.
 Refreshments were served and the remainder of the evening was spent in discussing plans for the betterment of the sorority, and also in having general good time.
 MT. and Mrs. William Hope of Highland avenue are spending a few days in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
Weddings
SHEA HARMON


 A pretty fall wedding took place on Thanksgiving Day at St. Fran cis Xavier's church at 7:15 o'clock when Miss Rose Margaret Harmon, daughter of John Harmon and the late Hannah Harmon and John Shea, son of Mrs. Nellie Shea, were united in marriage. Rev. John Mo- Carthy, vice chancellor of the Ral- eigh Diocese, Charleston, s. C., and cousin of the bride, officiated at the ceremony and also celebrated the nuptial mass which followed. The church was decorated with palms and yellow chrysanthemumS. A special program of music was rem dered by Professor Robert Birt with William ClaSby as soloist. The bride had as her matron of honor Mrs. John Maloney, sister of the bride groom and Christopher Harmon, brother of the bride was best man.
 The bride was attired in a gown of electric blue crystelle velvet fash- toned with a soft cowl neckline in front and low cowl in back with rhinestone clips trimming the neck linc. The skirt was fitted and draped to the floor with slight strain. A silver Grecian cord was tied around the waistline. She wore a turDan to match trimmed with silver lame and carried a bouquet of pink Butterfly roses and valley lilies. The matron of honor wore gown of Dubonnet red transpar- ent velvet fashioned with a long, fitted skirt, high neckline, shirred shoulders and f1ared sleeves. Her matching turban was trimmed with gold lame and she carried a bou- quet of Talisman roses. The bride groom's mother wore a gown of fuschia velvet and corsage of gardeniaS.
 A reception was held at the home of the bride following the ceremony. About 75 guests were in attendance from New Haven, Bridgeport Boston and Florida. MT. Shea and his bride left on a wed- ding trip to Washington, D. c. The bride travelled in a rust col- ored blistered crepe dress with hat to match and a black seal coat. Upon their return they will reside at Al Baldwin street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03

marked with both the king and the jack of spades. East has solid diamond suit to run; therefore, the finesse should be refused.
 Declarer's proper play is to go right up with the ace of spades and discard 8 small heart from his own hand. Now North will be forced to protect the king of spades.
 At this point, declarer should run off the diamond suit. On the fourth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
Contract Bridge
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

The final session of the Monday afternoon tournament of the El- ton Contract club was held yester- day under the direction of Mrs. William Sherman Smith. Top SCOT CTS were: North and South: Mrs. Robert Strohacker and Mrs. R. D. Schroeder, 115 1-2; Mrs. Edmund Spicer and Mrs. Frank L. Squires, 105; Mrs. A. s. Jourdm and Mrs. M. H. Tourney, 102; and East and West: Mrs. August Dinkler and Mrs. H. J. Stettbacker, 116 Ia; Mrs. Edson Hitchcock and Mrs. Clifford Petitjean substituting for Mrs. Walter Wood, IA 1-2; Mrs. Charles Audet and Mrs. E. J. Jack son, 106 1-2.
 Winners for the series were: Mrs. Thomas Tobin and Mrs. G. w. Swentor, 638 1-2 and East and West: Mrs. August Dinkler and Mrs. H. J. Stettbacher. The winners of the special prizes were Mrs. Joseph Wolfe and Mrs. M. H. Tou- mey.
 Other high scorers included {: Stettbacher Strohacker, 600 Ia; and Wolfe and Collins, 594 1-2, and East and West: Miller and Cow perthwait, 602 1-2 and Van Val kenberg and Rehms, 600.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Church Club Has
 Guest Speaker

Miss Inez Alexander was guest speaker at the meeting of the Women's Get-Together club of the Third Congregational church held last evening. Her topic was Com munity House Spirit and Social Problems" Mrs. Eileen Wooders also gave several interesting read- ingS and several vocal selections were given by Rev. Conner Lewis.
 Preceding the talk a short busi- ness meeting was conducted at which time plans were made for a Christmas party to be held for memoirs of the cast of the recent play given at the church.
 The hostesses for the evening were: Mrs. Louis VonLott, Mrs. George Knowles, Mrs. Fannie Vie deman, Hrs. Paul Van de Bogeart, and Mrs. Harold L. Fogg.
 Mir. and Mrs. James O'Connor were surprised at their home on Baldwin street Saturday evening in honor of their 10th wedding an- niversary. They were presented with gift from the guests who included Misses Marion Shee- hy, Kathleen Altman, Gertrude Shatz, Mary Shanahan, Sally Cal laghan, Anna Healy, Eleanor O'Connor, Mary Carmody, MT and Mrs. Thomas Kenny, MT. and Mrs. James Owens of New Haven, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Kelly, MT. and Mrs. Roger Byrnes of New Ha- ven, MT. and Mrs. James Egan, MT. and Mrs. Philip Moore, MT. and Mrs. John Casey, MT. and Mrs. William Mcclure, MT. and Mrs. Edward O'Connor, John O'Hara, Edward Corrigan, William Cavan- augh, James Donahue and Edward O'Connor of Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Mary Lyons and daughter Mae of Willow street have returned to their home after spending sev- eral days as the guests of relatives in New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
Engagements
HAGER-GRIFFIN

Mrs. John B. Delaney of Elmwood avenue. this city, announces the engagement of her sister, Miss Katherine Grimm of Medfield and Arlington, Mass, to Richard H. Hager of West Roxbury, Mass. Miss Grimm is q member of the faculty of Hyde Park high school, Boston, and Mr.. Hager is associated with the Donnelly Advertising company of Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

In a new series of Monday after noon sessions started yesterday aft ernoon at the Cornell Contract club under the direction of Mrs. John 0. Moriarty top. scorers were: North and South, Mrs. George Conlong and Mrs. c. B. Reynolds, 81; Mrs. Edgar Adams and Mrs. Thomas Au- brey tied with Mrs. Ambrose Egan and Mrs. Frederick Dauch, 76 and East and West: Mrs. John Shea and Mrs. William Foley, 75 1-2; and Mrs. Harry Kamack and Mrs. Carl Loether, 75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
nIINN-KRuLIsH

Mr. and Mrs. Anton Krulish of 3l
 York street announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Mary. Mar jorie Krulish, to George A. Dunn, son of Mir. and Mrs. Dennis Dunn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
Weddings
Personal

Raymond AEarleI has resumed his studies at Syracuse University after spending several days with his par ents, MT. and Mrs. Ira Markle of Baldwin street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
HEUCKEROTH-JOHNSON

Miss Marjorie Johnson, daughter of Leon P. Johnson of this city was united in marriage to Otto Heucke- roth of Darien, Conn, on Saturday, November 30th. The ceremony was performed by Rev. George Mont gomery in the Presbyterian church at Noroton, Conn. The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attired in a blue and silver metallic dress with hat to cor- respond.
 A reception was held at the Hauf Brau in Riverside, Conn. The couple left on an uannounced wed- ding trip. Upon their return they will reside in Darien. MT. Heucke- roth is manager of the OK Ridge Hunt club at Darien.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03

of a West Clay street. They were married in New York on Saturday. November 90, 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY
Secretary of the American Bridge League

Player Refuses Fnesse Establishes Threat Card for Op ponent, Permitting Him to Squeeze Out Five
 No Trump
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03

Mrs. Daniel P. Butler of West Main street is recuperating at the Lucy Hastings Hospital in Manches- ter, N. H. where she recently under went a serious operation. She is raps idly improving.