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Evening star., 1935-03-24
Guide for Readers
PART 2

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Editorial Page. ........... DE-
Frank G. Carpenter. -. .D-3
D. c. Civic Affairs. -. .D-4
Automobile and Aviation. DIS
Organization Activities
Women's Clubs, Masonic,
Eastern Star, American Le-
gion, Naval Reserves, Veterans
of Foreign Wars, Pages D-67
Crossword Puzzle. .DG8
Evening star., 1935-09-14
Paints Standing in Water.

Henry de Buys Roessingh, German
artist and champion, surrounded by
bathers, stood knes-deep In water at
the Hyde Park Lido while he painted
4 picture for inclusion in the exhi-
bition Of his paintings in London.
Evening star., 1935-09-14
Longevity u Inherited,

Heredity is one of the most impor-
tant factors in the lives Of centen-
narians. Recently. after . scientific
investigation Of ss centsnnarians,
nearly all had long s-ived parents, II
Of whom died In their So's.
Evening star., 1935-12-14

the Council Of Social Agencies. At
the Community House, 11o1 NJ street
northwest, these letters were assorted
and read by such gracious and hard
workers as Mrs. Loren Johnson, Mrs.
j. J. O'Connor, Mrs. w. A. Roberts,
Mrs. E. G. Montgomery, Mrs. Louis
B. Castell and Miss Sybil Baker.
Half the time, the letters had these
ladies on the verge of tears. Some
pathetic notes were discovered-from
mothers who had several children,
from little children who had only
one parent, from fathers out of work,
all asking Santa Claus not to forget.
From the early evidences this
morning. Santa Claus will not forget.
His friends in Washington did not
forget to supply him with enough
toys to make his load heavy on
Christmas morning when he comes
down the chimney.
Christmas morning will be a hap
pier morning In many homes because
of today.
It took a little extra effort, Of
course, to bring all this about, but
it was worth it. Every one who had
hand in these theater parties agrees
to that. So does every one who
shared any part Of the work. The
spirit Of Christmas seemed to grip
Evening star., 1935-12-14
HOEPPEL TO ASK
FOR ANEW TRIAL
Motion Will Be Filed Next
Week-CaIifornian De-
MES Wrongdoing.

A motion for a new trial for Rep
resentative John H. Hoeppel OF Cali
fornia and his son, Charles j. Hoeppel,
will be filed in District Supreme Court
early next week by Maj. Gen. Samuel
T. Ansell, chief Of defense counsel.
The Hoeppels were convicted Thurs
day of conspiracy to sell West Point
appointment to James w. Ives of
Baltimore, former Olympic lacrosse
star.
Gen. Ansell declared the verdict
"crucified" Hoeppel, and announced he
would take the case to the Supreme
Court, If necessary.
Meantime. Hoeppel issued a state
ment appealing to the public to with
hold judgment against him until final
disposition of the case. If District
Supreme Court denies him a new trial
he plans to take the case to the Court
of Appeals.
Sentence Is expected to be passed
the latter part of next week by
Justice Daniel w. O'Donoghue.
II am absolutely innocent" Hoep-
pei declared. 81 had not the slightest
knowledge Of any solicitation and ]
made the nomination with the purest
of motives.
"The evidence which resulted ir
the action of the jury was entirely
circumstantial; and, in the opinion OF
my attorneys, the proof consisted only
of circumstances that, while they
might be calculated to excite suspi-
cion, constituted no evidence of wrong
doing by me.
Il ask my friends and all fair
minded citizens to withhold judgment
against me until the Court of Appeals
shall have passed upon and deter
mined whether or not the action oi
the jury can be upheld.
Knowing my innocence, am con-
vinced that an Appellate Court car
never sustain the verdict against me.
Evening star., 1935-12-14

all hands-from the women at the
social agencies to the men who work
in the theater Offices and in the radio
broadcaSting studios.
OfficiaIS Praised.
John J. Payette, zone manager of
the Warner Bros. theaters, was being
congratulated this morning because of
what he had done. So were his able
assistants in the publicity and adver-
tising departments-Frank La Falce,
the redoutable Bill" Ewing and
young Danny Terrell.
Over at N. B. c. headquarters Ken
meth Berkeley, program manager, was
deluged with letters congratulating
him on his work. And the production
manager, Shannon Allen. came in fol
some high praise. So, too, Fred
Shawn, who helped get up the NAM
moth all-star Christmas party on Sta
ton WMAL Wednesday night. Even
Vincent Callahan, who has been laic
I'D for some time with bad arm, got
in on the hand-shaking-and Frank
Russell, vice president of the National
Broadcasting Co.
They were glad it was all over, but
they were mighty proud of what they
had helped to accomplishment in a
comparatively short time.
Evening star., 1935-12-14
THREE WOMEN WIN
ARTS CLUB PRIZES
G.. w. Student Takes First Award
of $25 for Bal Boheme
Poster.

Three young woman art students
won the prizes offered by the Arts
Club of Washington for the best post
ers submitted for the annual Bal
Boheme, it was announced today.
The first prize of $25, was won by
Miss Helen L. Evans of Bladensburg.
Md, George Washington University
student. Winner of the second prize
of SIS, was Miss Ewin D. Williams,
100 Maryland avenue northeast, a
student at Columbia Technical 1nsti-
ttte, while the third prize, two Bal
Boheme tickets. valued at $40, went
to Miss Jane Vigor, National School
of Fine and Applied Art.
The contest brought out SO posters
more than any previous competition.
The entries, club officials said, repre-
senting an amazing assortment OF
"superstitions," which Is the theme
of this years BAL.
The posters were placed on exhibi-
ton at the club headquarters today,
and will remain there until Decem-
ber 81. Then they will be distributed
throughout the city to attract atten-
ton to the bal, which will be held
January 20 at the Willard Hotel.
Miss Marie Walcott was chairman
of the contest. Judges were Miss
Leila Mechlin, art critic of The Star;
Miss Eleanor Parke Gusts, Miss Helen
Townsend, Louis Simon and Comdr
Lewis P. Clephane. They voted
unanimously for the winning posters
Evening star., 1935-12-14
Deaths Reported.

Frank J. wheeler. 81. 1412 Massachu-
Harry Phipps. 7s. st. Elizabeth's Hospital
Minnie J Bryan; 7s; 324a saa 5sSn ~ = s.
Harry Billings. 73. I775 CHURCH st.
Jennie V. Eliason. az, 1914 st. ne.
Charles E. Gerner. II. 7739 18th st.
Emma B. Farr. 70 4219 3Sth st.
Emma K. Baker. SO. 5000 Conn. ave.
Samuel Mosley. 6S. Emergency Hospital
Ferdinand Gannio. 81, Providence Hos
Charles aries; H. Maddox, s5. 1905 Bird st. ne
Helen r. Kiefer. Ga 526 5th st. Sc,
Frank p. Cunning. 81. 2Ol7 N Capitol st
Matilda Russell 81. 81 Rhode Island ave-
Bertha W. Jones. so. 2a2O Goth st.
Jane wimber. SO. Sibley Hospital.
Harriette M. Robinson. So. 81 Channina
Ellen M. Dearstine. 81. Providence Hos.
Hairy Mawson. 80. 1412 2sth st.
Milton A. Bachofuer. 3S. 223S Nichols
Edith Mason. 80. Gallinger Hospital:
Infant Alfred Mills. jr.. children's Hos
Laura jackson. 70. Gallinger Hospital
Emma johnson. 81. ct. Elisaheths HOS
pital.
Evening star., 1935-12-14
Births Reported.

6enSii A. and % Alberta afa n. sI WFisSt. Boy Soy.
William r. and Julia M. johnson. boy.
DelmaS w. and Dorothy E. Barr. girl
Arthur and Blanch Martin. girl.
George w. and Mary v. Heinheart.. girl.
Wade w. and Mary Fletcher, girl
Howard D. and Rose Cagle. girl.
Pedro @. and Louise A. Javier. girl.
Earl E. and Evelyn L. Morris. girl
Theodore and Theresa r. Parreco girl.
James and Vivian .Burroughs boy.
Ward w. and Margaret e. Hubbard. boy
Henry r, and Grace E. Stone, boy.
Joseph A. and Mabel c. Stanley. boy.
Edwin J. H. and Cecil M. Thompson. boy
Der 3. and Use L.. Fong. boy.
joseph p. and Louise 9 Rollins; boy.
Eugene <. ana Helen F, Marstaller., boy.
john A. and Mary Norman. girl
Eugene j. and Catherine D. Couglin.. girl
Thomas @. and nellie A.. Jones. girl. :.
Maynard L. and Margaret M. Palmer girl
Harold A. and Elizabeth ]. Wood. girl.
George J. and Mary j. Musgrove. girl.
Samuel M, and Rose Sacks. girl.
Harry and Mary Myers. boy.
Roy c. and Florence A. Ponton, boy.
Jake and Elizabeth Baumgartner boy.
Hugh E. and Ruth Willis. boy.
siamnnd Tam d ana ap AdeIe n Mii6randt. @ % boy. 00'
Russell A. and Florida Smith. girl.
John and Jimmie M. Dixon. girl.
Albert X. and Maude Smith. boy.
Robert and Cora Smith, boy.
ridden and Mildred Hunt. girl:
Charles and Frances Fields girl.
Johnnie and Bessie Blocker. boy.
Alex and Mary Foster boy.
Evening star., 1935-12-14
w. S. SCHWARTZ DIES;
CLOTHIER 40 YEARS
Native Of Washington to Be
Buried in Adas Israel Cemetery
After Chapel Rites.

William S. Schwartz, 63, proprietor
of a women's wearing apparel shop
at 1925 Connecticut avenue, died yes
terday at his home, 1853 @ street.
He was a native of Washington and
had been in the clothing business
here for 40 years.
Funeral services will be held at l
pm. tomorrow from the chapel of
Bernard Danzansky, 3501 Fourteenth
street. Burial will be in the Adas
Israel Cemetery.
Mr.. Schwartz was member of the
Elks, the B'nai Birth and the Adas
Israel Congregation.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Ida Schwartz; a son. Alfred M.
Schwartz; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Rob-
bin; a brother, Frank Schwartz; a
sister, Mrs. Charles Finger, and three
grandchildren.
Evening star., 1935-12-14

clerk, working his way up to the post
of auditor During the World War
he was chairman of the District Draft
Board. At one time he was vice preSi-
dent of the Security Finance Corp.
Chance has been an active member
of the Board of Trade and the Cham
ber of Commerce. He is past pres
ident of the Kiwanis Club and a
member of the Cosmos Club.
He will have his Office in room 7105,
Commerce Building. His staff will
consist of an assistant, stenographer
and 95 enumerators.
The census of business Is being
taken at the suggestion Of business
men who want complete and up-to-
date data concerning the activities Of
American business. The Business Ad-
visory Council, at a recent meeting,
passed a resolution approving the
scope and purpose of this census and
urged the cooperation of business
men in making it success.
Only sworn employees of the Census
Bureau will be permitted to examine
individual reports. Such reports will
not be available to tax collecting
agencies or other Government bu-
reaus. They are not subject to sub
pena in private or other litigation.
Evening star., 1935-12-14
GIRL IS INJURED
IN POLICE CHASE
Escort Crashes in Flight
After Alleged Passing
Through "Stop" Sign.
Traffic deaths to Dec. 14--109
Same period, 1934---------l22

A 19-year-old girl was seriously in
jured early today, when an automo-
bile driven by her escort, youth of
the same age, crashed into a roadside
embankment during what police de-
scribed as an 80-mile-an-hour chase
by two motor cycle officers and sew
enth precinct scout car.
The victim, Rhodey A. Beck, 1912
Wisconsin avenue. is in Emergency
Hospital, where it was said she may
have a broken back and fractured
pelvis.
The girl, police said. was riding in
car operated by Spencer H. Howell,
3113 Forty-f1fth street. The accident
occurred at Western avenue and
Chestnut street. Howell escaped in
jury.
Howell drove through a stop" sign
at Wisconsin avenue and Fulton
street, police reported, and attempted
to speed away when seen by Motor
Cycle Policemen G. H. Gould and w.
E. Bricker They and Policeman A.
H. Preusser, who was driving the
scout sar, pursued Howell out Wiscon-
sin avenue.
Police said the youth at times drove
80 miles an hour and passed through
several traffic lights. The chase ended
when the machine failed to make g
turn on Western avenue and ran into
the embankment. Howell was charged
with reckless driving.
Several other accidents were re-
ported by police during the past q
hours. but there were no serious cas-.
ualties.
James NJ. Gilbert. So, New Bern'
Apartments, Twelfth street and Mas
sachuSetts avenue, was cut on tht
elbow and knee when struck at Yer
mont avenue and I street. He wa
taken to Emergency Hospital.
Others hurt included Helen Gage
40, of the Y. w. c. A, who suffered {
| hip injury; Emma Banks, 40. colored
2115 K street, who received slight in
juries to her leg. and Joseph H. Giles
81, of 1884 Thirty-third street, VIII
was cut on the head.
Evening star., 1935-12-14
J. O. CHEEK, COFFEE KING,
DIES AT AGE OF SO
Merchant Built Up Great Indus
try on Belief in Strength
of Advertising.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the ASSOCldbC0 EECSos
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, December
14,-Joel Owsley Cheek, S3, who built
I'D q great coffee industry in the
United States on the strength Of ad-
vertising and his belief that "the
harder business is to get the easier ii
is to hold" died today at the home OF
his son, Leon T. Cheek.
He had been critically i'll for -four
days of pneumonia.
Cheek, whose immense fortune pro-
vided liberal contributions to educa-
tional, civic and charitable institu-
tions, was a resident of Nashville
Tenn. He was born near Burkes-
vile, KY.
His first job was as salesman with
Nashville wholesale grocery house
at $50 a month. He later became 8
partner.
In those days coffe was sold green
and the roasting was done in homt
ovens. Cheek started roasting it OF
q small scale and in 1898 formed &
company to exploit his product. HI
was joined in the enterprise by ]. w
Neal, O Nashville grocer. In 1928 thu
Cheek-Neal Coffee Co. was sold fol
approximately $4,000, 900,
Evening star., 1935-12-14
COL. GEORGE BYROADE
BURIED IN ARLINGTON
Former Adjutant General of Dis
trict Died on Thursday at
Fort Leavenworth.

Funeral services for Col. George l..
Byroade, 81, q. S. A., retired, who was
adjutant general of the District Ma
tional Guard until September 80, were
held today at 1890 am. in Arlington
Cemetery. Chaplain Ralph G. Deibert
off1ciated. Full military honors were
accorded at the grave, where Masonic
rites also we're held.
Col Byroade died Thursday at Fort
Leavenworth, Kans. He was a veteran
of the Spanish-American War. the
Philippine instructions and the World
War. He began his military career as
an enlisted artilleryE5An In 1894.
Three years later he vus commissioned
q second lieutenant and passed
through the various grades to colonel
Evening star., 1935-12-14

CONTINUED From First Page)
shows to begin, throngs packed the
Hobbies.
All the way from the Avalon in
Chevy Chase to the Avenue Grand, in
Southeast Washington, the parades
were staged children carrying
toys to the theaters -. toys for other
children.
Lobbies were loaded with gifts. Not
only toys, but clothing. And, in some
cases, money.
At The Star office, Carl Stodder
cashier, found himself deluged with
checks and cash. People had mailed
checks to Santa Claus. These were
turned over to Mr.. Stodder, who has
many Of the attributes associated with
Kris Kringle. Dollar bills were thrust
into the cashiers office, all destined
for the Toy Campaign. 1t made extra
work for The Stars cashier, but that
was as it should be. He said: IF its
for the poor boys and girls of the city
what's a little trouble? I'd rather
make sure the money lands in the
right place. If the good-hearted
donors were asked to take it to head
quarters something might happen
They might not find their way. They
might be delayed"
Keeps Pace With Santa.
So Mr.. Stodder took the cash anc
let the credit go-to others. Never
theless, he worked hard to keep ur
with Santa Claus and to see that hi
little friends In the city were not for
gotten.
Though Christmas day Is II day.
away, The Star Office and the office.
of the Warner Bros theaters, atoI
the Earle ONCE Building, and thu
Offices Of the National Broadcastint
Co. took on the semblance of Yule'
tide. Lots of folks who could not ge
to the IL Warner Bros theaters haS
packages sent to The Star and tht
N. B. C. studios. These, along with
the presents collected at the theaters
will be turned over to the Council o
Social Agencies.
So great was the response early thi
morning that G. w. Pimper, secretar!
Of the Security Storage Co., sent on
two trucks instead Of one to cart th'
presents from the theaters and othel
points to the ''toy heaven" at 933 c
street.
Each year now the Security StoragI
Co. has sent a truck to collect th'
toys gathered in through The STAR
appeal. This year, in the early stage
Of the campaign, Mr.. Pfmper senset
that two trucks would be needed-fo
the campaign showed signs of grow
ing pains" It is getting bigger ant
bigger-and better and better-eacl
year
That washington took kindly Il
the idea of sending toys to unfor
tunate little boys and girls was evi
dent at the very outset Letters be
gan arriving at The Star two day
after the campaign got under way
Letters from sympathetic souls VIII
wanted to know If there was any wa,
in which they could help.
Scores of Letters.
Then the letters came pouring II
to Santa Claus. They came in grea
patches. Fast as they came the.
were turned over to the old gentle
man's- assistants. the good ladies' q
Evening star., 1935-12-14
More Traffic Lights Ordered.

Installation of traffic signal lights
on Pennsylvania avenue at Eight
eenth, Nineteenth, Twentieth and
Twenty-first streets was ordered yes
terday by the Commissioners on rec
ommendation by Traffic Director Will
Liam A. Van Duzer,
Evening star., 1935-12-14

of BUSINESS ana
manufactures to
begin January 2,
it was announced
today.
Chance has had
a long career in
business and in
the Government,
having been post
master here from
1916 to 1922. He
had prev iously
had postal expert
ence, as he en-
tered the Post
Office Depart =
ment in 1888 as a
Evening star., 1935-12-14
CHANCE IS CHOSEN
CENSUS DIRECTOR
D. C. Business Survey Head
Was Postmaster Here
From 1916 to 1922.

Merritt o. Chance, 1928 G street,
has been appointed by the Census
Bureau as district supervisor for the
District of Columbia in the censuseS
Evening star., 1935-12-14
Toy Matinee

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star., 1935-12-14
Scores of Letters.

Then the letters came pouring In
to Santa Claus. They came in great
patches. Fast as they came they
were turned over to the old gentle
mana assistants, the good ladies at
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-08-09
PRIZE LIST FOR STATE
FAIR BOOSTED $4,000
S114,77S.75 to Be Distributed t.
Winners at Indiana Event.

The S114.778.75 purse for Indiana
State Fair prize winners this year
is $4,000 above the totai prize
moneys given last year. it was an
nounced today by NJ. Clifford
Townsend. Agriculture commits
SionCr.
Entries for all State Fair compe-
titionS will close tomorrow. except
those in the Indiana amateur con-
test. which will be held the opening
night at the Fair with Lum n
Abner as masters of the ceremony.
Entries should be sent to Dick Hell
Ter. State Fairgrounds.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-08-09
DR.. WALTERMIRE TO
FACE TRIAL MONDAY
Motion to Dismiss Charges Denied
by Judge Karrer.

DR.. Tell c. Waltermire. charged
with performing an illegal opera
ton, must stand trial. Clyde c. Kar-
rer. Criminal Judge pro tenn. decided
yesterday in overruling a motion by
Attorney T. Ernest Maholm to dis
miss the charges.
Mr. Maholm held that two terms
of court had passed since the in
dictment was reported and that the
case was not at issue now. The
Waltermire trial Will begin Monday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-08-09
NAzI-OPPRESSED.
JEWS URGED TO .
JOIN PALESTINE.
World Zionist Congress to
Speed Exodus to New
Homeland.
BY TED n. MALOY
United Press san Correspondent


NEW YORK. Aug. 9.-The World
Zionist Congress at Lucerne, Switz-
erland. this month will seek to &C
celerate the exodus of Nail
oppressed jews 10 New Palestine.
Morris Marguies. secretary Of the
Zionist organization IN America, told
the United Press today. The con-
gress Will meet from Aug. 20 10
Sept 5.
Already the exodus from Germany
is gaining, Mr. Margulies said, but
the congress is expected to extend
a stronger invitation to the "pio-
neering class"
Re-cOlonization of Palestine has
prOf1ted. Mr. Margulies said, by
Hitler's drive against the Jews Six
teen prominent German Jewish
physicians have been added 10 the
staff Of the Hebrew University at
Mt Scoups since Hitler came TO
power. Other physicians, represent
ing some of the best in all
Europe" have moved to Palestine TO
practice.
Exodus at 10000
other professional men and
tradesmen have left Germany for
the New Palestine. More than 30
900 have entered the New Palestine
since Hitler took Office, Mr. Mar
gulies asserted. OF the $4,000 Jews
who migrated to the new home
land last year. 10000 we're from
Germany. he said. More are ex-
pected this year, swelling the in
fluX to between $1,000 and 10000
The American delegation to the
congress will propose development
plans on a fOur-year basis rather
than for six months, as previously
During this four years they would
accept 100000 Jews annually so that
by 1910 New Palestine would have a
population of 100000.
Most Of the increase would come
from Germany, Mr.. Margulies an
ticipates since that is the place
where relief is most needed
The German Jews already
there" he said. have made won
derful contributions in the build
ing Of Palestine"
Labor Shortage Exists
The congress will be the most
important ever held by the Zion
lists and perhaps the most impor-
tant ever held by Jews" Mr.. Mar
gulies said. 1t will inaugurate the
third period development-in the
establishment of the national jew
ish homeland.
1t is the first authoritative body
of Jews established In 1000 years.
since the Romans drove them out
of Palestine.
1T is the only country in the
world that instead of experiencing
unemployment has a shortage of
labor" he said. 1T is the only
government that has a treasury
surplus We have enough 70 run
the government for two years with
out taking in another dollar in
taxes"
Jews may enter Palestine in the
capitalist class or in the laboring
pioneering class Any with $4,000
for an entrance fee may enter inn
mcdiately in the capitalist class and
establish their residence. Those
coming in the pioneering class must
receive a certificate distributed by
the World Zionist to It's subsidiary
organizations. Training in the Zion
ist agricultural schools or qualifi-
cation as a skilled mechanic-car-
penter, plumber. painter, etc-is
necessary to receive one of the linn
tied certificates.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-08-09
Armour Picnic Is Saturday

The annual Armour & Co. IN
dianapolis plant and Office employees
picnic will be held Saturday at
Longacre Park.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-08-09

Stunning new design beautiful carvings! Genuine vain
veneers. Dusproof partitions and drawer guides Pal
or poster bed chest and choice of dresser or vanity
Also Sold Easy Terms, Plus Small Carrying Chars
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-08-09
1.-The Tops" In Value! 9x12 Administer Rugs
4 S34.95 Value, During This

Also Sold on Easy Terms-PluS Small {
Fine Servistan Cambay rugs in luscious dee
from fine Oriental patterns. Lovely sheen
ust sale-priced at worthwhile savings.
The Washington times., 1935-01-29
TOMORROW
CIVIC AND SOCIAL

All Day-Meeting, Committee
on Economic Security, Medical
Advisory Group, Mayflower Hotel.
1900 A.M.-Meeting, Executive
Board, American Women'S Legion,
Willard Hotel.
1900 A.M.-Musical, Helen Jep-
son and Richard Bonelli, May
flower Hotel.
1900 Noon-Mid-Weekly Lunch
con. Lafayette Hotel.
1900 Noon - Luncheon, Mon
arch Club, Ambassador Hotel.
1890 P.M.-Luncheon, Veterans
Administration, Lafayette Hotel.
1890 PM. - Luncheon, Lions
Club, Mayflower Hotel.
1890 P.M.-Luncheon, Rotary
Club, Willard Hotel.
100 PM. - Luncheon, Soropti
mist Club. Willard Hotel.
$50 P.M.-Dinner Meeting, D..
c. Medical Society eye, Ear and
Throat Group, Mayflower Hotel,
TOO P.M.-Dinner, Acacia
Lodge, Mayflower Hotel.
800 P.M.-Meeting, State Lii