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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-08-15
Bride To Be Is
Guest At ShouUer

Miss Liberia Tosta was hostess
at q miscellaneous shower given
on Monday evening at Liberty hall,
in honor Of her sister, Miss Amelia
Tosta, who 10 to be married on
Sept. 2, to Anthony Denze. A de-
licious luncheon was served. Those
who attended were: Misses Marga-
ret Bresnahan, Katherine Slason,
Emily Burbee, Mary Vaccaro, Mil
bred Vaccaro, Eleanor Healey,
Valario, Rose Marinaro,
Theresa lombard, Rita Reilly,
Helen Reilly, Antonette Fugeleise,
Mary De Lauretis, Anna Rogus,
Helen Garcean, Florence Baroman,
Mildred Emanuel, Mary Disjar-
dins, Rose Conger, Stella Zemack,
Rose D'Aversa, Mary and Gene
We've Davino, Rosemary Crampi.
Katherine Lo Russo, Angelina Lo
Russo, Elizabeth Diorio, Mary
Guerrero, Mary Zappone, Louise
and Elvira Ruggeiro, Mary Stokes,
Anna Mahony, Florence Desalnius,
Mary and Florence Zello, Cell and
Kathrine Lapman, Rose Colangelo,
Mary and Elizabeth Cirelli, Alice
and Louise Petro, Betty Miele,
Barbara Magnana, Evelyn Fusco,
Anna Dance, Marjory Knapp.
Mrs. A. Miele, Mrs. C. Denze,
Mrs. P. Tosta, Mrs. A. vaccaro,
Mrs. r. 10 Russo, Mrs. A. Lo
Russo, Mrs. D. Acusti, Mrs. Anna
Ciarlo, Mrs. J. Vaccaro, Mrs. A.
Sylvester, Mrs. A. Petro, Mrs. M.
Khan, Mrs. B. Street, Mrs. N. zello,
Mrs. M. Zello, Mrs. A. Lese, Mrs.
B. Galone, Mrs. J. Valario. Mrs. ].
Marinara, Mrs. c. lombard, Mrs.
A. lombard, Mrs. D. lombard,
Mrs. M. Nova, Mrs. A. Bergamo,
Mrs. M. Ruggeiro, Mrs. J. Zap
pone, Mrs. M. Autore, Mrs. G.
Groppi, Mrs. Nellie Mariana, Mrs.
v. Brunetti, Mrs. M. DiPrimio,
Mrs. J. D'Aversa, Mrs. P. Baritone.
Mrs. B. Herbert, Mrs. F. Baritone,
Mrs. P. Barbino, Mrs. M. Knapp,
Mrs. M. Marinara, Mrs. c. Sacco,
Mrs. M. Danusi, Mrs. A. Petro
Roy, Mrs. A. Autore, Mrs. A.
Emanuel, Mrs. r. Zampelli, Mrs.
j. Zibello, Mrs. N. Tesla, Mrs. J.
Diorio, Mrs. J. Autore, Mrs. M.
LaPorta.
Mrs. s. Autore, Mrs. z. Grilley,
Mrs. J. Miele, Mrs. U. D'Amico,
Mrs. s. Napolitano, Mrs. M. Denze,
Mrs. F. LaPorta, Mrs. F. Guerrero,
Mrs. A. verzino, Mrs. j. Colan-
gelo, Mrs. J. Aufiro, Mrs. M. Jaco-
verio, Mrs. I. O'Losky, Mrs. A..
Tozzi, Mrs. M. Petro, Mrs. ]. Dam
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Bigham and
family have returned home after
a visit here.
Mrs. Charles Kelsey and family
weeks on Millsfield avenue.
Mrs. John Lynch Of Waterville
street are spending a week at her
cottage on Orchard street.
Miss Theresa Connor has re-
turned to her cottage on Welsh's
road after spending two weeks at
Old Orchard, Maine.
Miss Frances and Patricia Nc
Grath Of Tower road have re-
turned after spending a week at
the Conlong cottage on Deerfield
avenue.
Mrs. John Hennessey Of Hillside
avenue is spending q week at her
cottage on Warren street.
Mrs. Michael Linhardey and
daughters, Catherine and Ruth of
Grove street are spending three
weeks on Daggett avenue.
Miss Emma Dillon and Miss
Clare Harry Of Waterville are
spending three weeks on Field
court.
Mrs. Edward Tyrrell of East
Main street is entertaining DIR. and
Mrs. George Tracey and their chill
dren enneth, David and Charles at
her cottage on Westland avenue.
Many Waterburians were at the
beach yesterday afternoon to at
tend the card party given by Mrs.
John Lynch of Waterville and Mrs.
Martin Tehan Of Lounsbury street
for the Bayview Association at the
home of Mrs. Mary Cunningham
of Oakland avenue.
Miss Fannie Cassidy Of East
Main street is spending two weeks
on Daggett avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-08-15

donola, Mrs. Rose Forcello, Mrs.
r. Forcello, Mrs. e. Geneva, Mrs.
E. Sperdutti, Mrs. A. Cucisiello,
Mrs. D. Zappone, Mrs. M. Petro,
Mrs. F. Dance, Mrs. J. Petro, Mrs.
A. Pavio, Mrs. J. Auirio, Mrs. J..
Promotico, Mrs. D. Marinara, Mrs.
Florence Petro, Mrs. De Lauratis
and the Misses Amelia and Liberia
Tosta,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-08-15
Bayview

Mrs. John Shanahan Of Louns.
bury avenue was a recent visitor
at the beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Burns and
children, Ann and Donald Of Camp
street are guests Of Mrs. Harvey
Burns OF New York city who is
spending the summer on Oakland
avenue.
Miss Helen Collins and Miss
Margaret Shea are guests Of Miss
Cell Barry of Westland avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Roberts and
Mr.. and Mrs. william Forman
left their cottage at Field Court
for a motor trip to Atlantic City.
Mrs. Michael Slater Of Water
Vile entertained Tuesday after
noon at birthday party In honor
of her daughter Edna who was
years old. Among the guests from
Waterbury were: Evelyn Slater
Hazel SGlater, Ruth Singleton,
Helen Reilly, Celia Pave and Dom
aid Pave.
Miss Helen Mccarthy Of Nauga-
tuck is the guest Of Miss Cell
-Rourke Of Orchard street. Miss
Rourke is spending the summer at
the beach.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-08-15

Flower lovers were given q treat
yesterday when the third annual
Hover show Of the Guild Of the
South Federated church was held.
Guests Witnessed nearly 200 ex-
hibits during the afternoon and
evening, and the exhibit win be
opened until $3.50 this evening.
Blue, red ana white ribbons
were awarded to first, second and
third prize winners, respectively.
Honorable mentions were also giv-
en-. The judges were Walter Dallas,
Miss s.. Keenan,, Miss A. Leroy,
Mrs. H. w. Stevens, DR. H. W..
Stevens, William Nuns, Frederick
Calkins and Mrs. wallace.
Following are included some Of
the winners: Sweepstakes prize for
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-08-15

South won with the king. South
iayed the 10 Of spades, dummy
won the trick with the queen, and
declarer discarded O club. The
king Of hearts was cashed, fol-
lowed by a small heart. which de-
clarer won with the ace.
Declarer then led the eight Of
hearts, winning in dummy with
the queen. North was careful not
to discard any of his diamonds.
Dummy's two good hearts were
cashed, North discarding two
spades.
The good Jack Of diamonds was
cashed and North won the last
trick with the ten Of diamonds.
This was only three tricks, the
declarer making four no trump.
doubled.
You may think that. n South
had cashed his ace Of clubs, de-
ciarer would have made on trick
iess, but you will find. if you fol.
low the hand through, that *
South cashed the ace OF clubs,
North would not set the tsnd Of
diamonds.
lcopyrisht issS NEA Service Ins.,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-08-15
Club Activities

Participation in the Scandinavian
celebration at Settlers Village on
Sept 8 was voted last night at a
meeting of the Odin Benefit assoc
citation In Engineers hall. Presi-
dent johnson presided.
Committee reports were read at
last nights meeting of Winona
Rebekah lodge Of Odd Fellows in
Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Ethel
Piercey gave piano selections fol-
lowing the meeting. Noble Grand
Mrs. Ira Birdsall presided.
A short business meeting of Ex-
celsior council, Order of United
American Mechanics was held last
night in Mechanics hall. Eugene
Barnes presided.
A meeting Of Mayfiower camp,
Royal Neighbors Of America, will
be held tonight in Speedwell hall.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-08-15
Today's Contract Problem

This Is the last Of six hands
by the present national cham
!. pionship knockout team-of-
four. South has the contract
for four hearts, and is dou-
bled by West. West opens
the three OF clubs, even
though his partner has bid
diamonds. South takes the
trick with the Jack. Now.
can you defeat the contract?,
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Solution in next issue. .
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-08-15
Weddings

Of the Central z. The affair viii be
semi-formal and 1t is expected that
1t will be become an annual event.
A chicken diner VIII be served.
Patrons and patronesses will In
clude Mr.. and Mrs. William Scho-
field, Mr.. and Mrs. william r.
Briggs, Thomas F. Purcell Mr.. A.
L. Paul, Henry Ellis and Samuel
Meyers.
Tom Leonard Is chairman of the
arrangements committee assisted
byb Jack Miller, Don Walsh, Roy
O'Neil, Ray Nolan, Jake Wilkin-
son, Bill Lovett, Bernard King,
John O'Connor, Walt Dwy, Bob
Coyle, James Gribbon, Jiggs MUIR
ply ad Jim Macintosh.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-08-15
Future Bride Is,
Honored At SholDer

The Anderson Sisters were hos
tesses at a surprise miscellaneous
shower given at their home on
North Main street recently in COM
pliment to Miss Loretta c. Worden
who is to be married September
End to John e. Kelly. The BRIDE
to-be was the recipient of many
beautiful gifts. Those attending
were: Misses Bernadine Carney,
Anne Holman, Catherine McFar-
land, Catherine White, Belle Bag
ley, Mary German, Margaret An
derson, Laurie Anderson, Anna An
derson, Mary Shea, Mrs. Charles
Mclaughlin, Mrs. Harold johnson,
Mrs. George Butler, Mrs. p. T.
Daley, Mrs. Mary Carney, Mrs. Jo-
seph Dunn, Mrs. William Clarity,
Mrs. Sarah Conroy, Mrs. William
Carney, Mrs. Julia O'Keefe, Mrs.
Sinnett, Mrs. Robert Welsh, Mrs.
Arthur Rivit, Mrs. Edward J.
White, Mrs. Catherine White, Mrs.
John Meskell, Mrs. John Brophy,
Mrs. Joseph Hackett, Mrs. Clara
Criblier, Mrs. j. F. Cronin, Mrs.
John Mccarthy, Mrs. Edward An
derson, Of New Haven, Mrs.
Stewart Kliner, Mrs. Anne Worden
and Miss Loretta c. Worden.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-08-15

Many members Of the Sisterhood
Of Temple Israel were in attend
ance at the joint celebration of
National Sisterhood day which was
held yesterday at Moss Grove at
Fort Trumbull Beach. Members
were also In attendance from the
New Haven, Bridgeport and Hart
ford chapters.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-08-15
A. o. H. DELEGATES
HAVE BEEN NAMED

Delegates to the convention Of
the Ancient Order Of Hibernians
in Stamford on Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday, next, will include
Mrs. Hanna Sullivan, Mrs. Edward
3. Peters, Mrs. Francis Lenny,
Miss Inez Kelly, Mrs. James
Stenso, Mrs. John Ryan, Miss Nell
lie Mccarthy and Miss Anna Hoye
representing the auxiliary here.
Their alternates are Mrs. Richard
Savage, Mrs. John Marinan, Gather
inc Horrigan and Mrs. James Nc
Greedy.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-08-15
Crosby Class OF 1885 Plans
First Annual Reunion

The first annual class reunion Of
the class of 1885 OF Crosby high
school will be held Thursday night
August 20 at Barney Rapp's Pavil-
ion Royale in Savin Rock under the
auspices Of the Crosby Tri-Y club
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Emanuel Matzkin
Of Plaza avenue recently enter
tanned for their elder daughter De-
borah, the occasion being her fifth
birthday. Games were played and
prizes awarded the winners. Among
those present were: Kenneth Bern
stein, Geraldine and Barbara
Greenland. Joyce Ross, Leonard
Green, Zelda and Esther Kusnitz,
Judith Goldberg, Bertram Madnick,
Lois Yanowsky. Marian Matzkin,
Deborah Matzkin, and Mrs. Albert
Bernstein Of Bristol, Mrs. Philip
Greenland Of White Plains, N. Y,
Mrs. Charles Madninck, Mrs. Ben
jamin Ross, Mrs. H. L. Green, Mrs.
Sol Kusnitz, Mrs. Jos. Yanowsky,
Mrs. Emanuel Matzkin and Mrs.
Abraham Matzkin.
Evening star., 1935-01-27
BY the Associated Press.

oy lklC AooOCldbCA
HOLLYWOOD. Calf, January 90
Early balloting on nominations for the
seventh annual awards of merit by the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences indicated today at least five
outstanding child players will be
eligible for honors when final ballots
are mailed February IL to the
academy's 600 members.
Shirley Temple, 6-year-old star. has
five roles that make her eligible for
the awards, her latest being Bright
Eyes" George Breakston. IL. has been
lauded for his work in mo Greater
Glory"
Jackie Cooper. for his roles in Peck;
Bad Boy" and Treasure Island;
Charlotte Henry, for her work in
Babes in Toyland," and frankie
Darro, for his portrayal in mo Greater
Glory" also are on the list of juvenile
eligibles.
Anna Sten, Russian star, will be
eligible for the actress achievement
statuette because of her work in I'VE
Live Again" and Mana" Grace Moore
SIdi "a Inc Opc1d, HAS Uceu pIdLScu
highly for her starring role in "One
Night of Love-" and Robert Donat, who
had the title role in THE Count OF
Monte Cristo," is regarded as poten-
tial award possibility.
Miss Sten, Miss Moore and Donat
are newcomers in the academy achieve
ment balloting. Among the repeat
rossihilities are Charles Ta1Ichtnn ad.
judged the best actor last year, who
again is eligible because Of his work
in THE Barretts of Wimpole Street;
Evening star., 1935-01-27
MICHIGAN CITIZENS
JOIN TODAY IN FETE
State Centennial to Be Observed
at Evensong Services at
Washington Cathedral.

Members Of Congress from Michi-
gan, representatives of the Michigan
State Society and citizens who for
merly lived in that State will join
today in commemorating the Michi-
gan centennial at the peoples even
song service in the great choir Of
Washington Cathedral under the plan
arranged by the Michigan Historical
Society, a two-year observance of the
centennial began yesterday.
Rev. Dr.. Arson Phelps Stokes, canon
Of Washington. and formerly secre-
tary of Yale University, will deliver
the sermon at today's ceremony and
Canon Raymond L. Wolven will con-
duct the service. The State flag. pre-
seated to the Cathedral by Miss Grace
M Merchant in memory of her par
ents, will be carried in the process
sion with the national colors.
Gov Frank D. Fitzgerald and the
three bishops of Michigan dioceses,
the Right Rev. Herman Page of De-
troit, Right Rev. John NJ McCor-
mick Of Grand Rapids and Right Rev.
Hayward S. AbleWhite of Marquette.
have been invited by Right Rev.
James E. Freeman, Bishop of Wash
ington, to attend. Others asked to
be present are: Charles Beecher War
ren and Edsel Ford, members Of the
National Committee for Washington
Cathedral: local chairmen of the Ma
tional Cathedral Association in Mich
igan communities and members of the
Womens National Committee in that
State.
Evening star., 1935-01-27
Lobbying Declared Ciuic Duty
By District School Booster
DR.. Rebecca StonerOad, 49 Years in
Service, Working for Increased
Funds for activities Here.

curriculum. People, realizing its value,
have contributed toward regular GYM
nasiums and Fairgrounds and the
work is carried on in a more extern
sive scale then in those days when
little girls in frilly petticoats marched
around their desks, balancing bean
bags on their we'll curled heads
Last Spring she was one of three
members of the American Physical
Education Association to be given a
fellowship because, besides her out
standing and continuous work in
physical education, she graduated
from Allegheny College, received her
medical degree from the National
University Medical School, did some
work at Clark University, has given
courses at Summer schools at Har-
ward and Chautauqua, and has writ
ten several books on health training.
Evening star., 1935-01-27
DICKINSON PREDICTS
G. O. P. AGAIN TO RULE
Senator Declares Republicans
Hold Key to Recovery
for Nation.
By the Associated Press.

by Ile associated PreSS.
NEW YORK, January 2"-The only
hope of national recovery, United
States Senator Lester j. Dickinson, Re-
publican, of Iowa said today lies in
the Republican party.
He addressed 1900 women from %
States at the fourteenth annual lunch
con of the Women'S National Repub.
lican Club
When the spending spree is ended,
he asserted, when cryStal-gaZing
ceases to be attractive, when it is
found that most panaceas are a myth
then the ideals of the Republican
party, its constructive policies, its de-
pendable leadership again will be in
favor.
The Democratic party is proposing
to regulate everything through bu-
reau in Washington. The Republican
party believes that things should reg
ulate themselves by the conflict of in
terests between free men. The Demo-
cratic proposal is corrupting to free
institutions.
THE Republican party believes in
the Government paying its obligations
in the kind of money promised when
the debt was incurred" he asserted
1T believes in giving Government
contractor the right to be heard be-
fore his contract is Cancelled and he
Is branded fraud"
Evening star., 1935-01-27
HAMPTON RESIGNS
PARK GROUP POST
c. NJ. Jones Slated as New
Secretary-Treasurer
of Commission.
BY Stan Correspondent of The Star.

BY Stan Correspondent of The Star
BETHESDA, Md, January 26.-
Thomas Hampton of Bethesda, secre-
tary-treasurer Of the Maryland
National Capital Park and Planning
Commission since its inception nearly
eight years ago, said here today that
he had forwarded his resignation to
Gov. Harry w. Nice
1t was learned at the same time that
Charles M. Jones, Rockville post
master, would be recommended by the
Republican State Central Committee
for Montgomery County to fill the
vacancy created by Hampton's resig-
nation. The recommendation is re-
garded as tantamount to appointment.
Blames Business Pressure.
Hampton, a local real estate opera
tor, said that he was forced to tender
his resignation because Of the pressure
of personal business. He was the only
remaining member of the original
commission formed in May, 1927, to
supervise and direct park development
and zoning in the metropolitan areas
Of Prince Georges and Montgomery
Counties.
Walter w. Dawson, chairman of the
Republican State Central Committee,
declared today when advised of Hamp-
tons resignation that recommended
ton that Jones be named to the va
cancy would be forwarded to Gov.
Nice at once.
Limited to Montgomery.
The selection Of a successor to
Hampton must be made from Mont
gomery County under a provision of
the law creating the commission which
stipulates that the park and planning
groups general counsel and secretary
treasurer must be made from the
county other than that in which the
chairman resigned. the chairman is
a Prince Georges County resident.
Jones commission as postmaster at
Rockville. a position he has held for
five years. expired four days ago and
his replacement by Democratic party
appolntee is expected to be announced
within a few days, it is said. Mean
while, he is continuing in Office.
No Specific Term.
Jones is Longtime Republican and
lifelong resident of Montgomery
County. Dawson said. He is a gradu-
ate in law and at one time was con-
nected with Washington real estate
firm.
Appointment as secretary-treasurer
Of the Park and Planning Commits
sion is not made for specific term,
but is made at the pleasure of the
Governor" The salary for that Office
is $1,000 a year.
Evening star., 1935-01-27
NICE TO REPLACE
MOTOR DIRECTOR
Governor Decides Not to
Abolish 0ffiCe-Contend-
ers for Post Studied.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, January 26.-The
Evening Sun says in special dispatch
from Annapolis that it was learned
today Gov. Nice has decided against
abolishing the Office of motor vehicle
commissioner and is now sitting the
field of applicants for an appointee.
The field Of contenders for the post,
now held by E. Austin Baughman, was
said by the Sun to have narrowed
to four or five strong contenders.
Among them are:
George r. Norris, the Republican
leader of Baltimore County.
j. George Eierman, member of the
Republican City Committee from the
third legislative district and an official
Of Baltimore dairy company.
Walter R. Rudy, chairman Of the
Republican State Central Committee
for Carroll County, resident Of Mount
Airy.
Nice Wilkerson, a Republican leader
of Allegany County, said to be likely
appointee to the bench of the fourth
judicial circuit if not selected for COM
missioner of motor vehicles.
Evening star., 1935-01-27
geo PATIENTS STRIKE

BUENOS AIRES. January 26 CP).-
Six hundred tubercular patients went
on a hunger strike at the National
Hospital at Santa Maria, dispatches
said today.
The patients, protesting what they
called a scarcity of medical supplies
and poor food. demanded the resigna-
ton of the hospitals director and i'm.
provement of general conditions.
Some left and scattered throughout
the town Of Santa Maria.
Evening star., 1935-01-27
E. H. 0DEND-HAL DIES;
HEADED NORFOLK PLANT
Father of Washington Woman
Succumbs in California at
Age of SO.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, January 26.-Ed-
ward H. Odend-Hal, 80, retired presi-
dent of the Norfolk, Va, metal works
bearing his name, died at his home
here last night.
Mr.. Odend-Hal retired nine years
ago and has since been living in
California.
The body will be taken to Norfolk
for burial, after funeral services here
tomorrow.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Bette Gorden Odend-Hal; two sons,
E. Allen Odend-Hal of Norfolk, and
Edward H. Odend-Hal, jr., of Char
1ottesville, Va, and three daughters,
Mrs. William j. Brown of Los An
geles; Mrs. Richard Barry of New
York, and Mrs. Walter c. Tairn of
Washington. D. c.
Evening star., 1935-01-27
GEORGE R. WICKER
OLA. A. A. SUCCUMBS
Chief Of Field Investigation Divi-
SIGN Came to Washington
Year Ago.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
George R. Wicker, 81, chief of the
Division OF Field Investigation of the
Farm Administration, died yesterday
in Emergency Hospital.
Wicker, who was born in Neilsville,
Wis, came to Washington a year ago.
His intense loyalty" was praised in a
tribute by Farm Administrator Ches-
ter c. Davis
Wicker spent his early career in
Minnesota, and was a member of the
Legislature from 1917 to 1920. after
ward serving as deputy commissioner
of agriculture.
From 1920 to 1923 he was business
service manager Of the Illinois Agri-
cultural Association.
Funeral services for Wicker. who
is survived by his widow and three
children, will be held Tuesday in
Evanston, Ind.
Evening star., 1935-01-27
Former ID. c. Federal Employe
To Wed Woman He Met in Jail

the ceremony. When he has finished
the doors of the jail will open for
Nelson, his nine months sentence for
impersonating Federal officer short
ened five weeks by court order.
Mrs Peddleford was sentenced last
May for assertedly receiving illegal
commissions under the F. E. r. A.
Her term was completed in September
Nelson for nine years was In charge
Of gold commitments for the Federal
Reserve Board at Washington.