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Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
GRAPE RAISERS URGED
TO SPRAY VINES OFTEN
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this spring. For this delayed dor
mant spray growers are advised to
use the 12-12-1OO formula of BOr-
deaux mixture, which consists of II
pounds of coppersulphate blue
stOne) and II pounds of hydrated
lime to 100 gallons of water. AS
there are no grape insects to control
at this season of the year, no arsen-
icals are necessary in this first ap-
plicatiOn.
Following this delayed dormant
spray, the next application recon-
mended for grape vineyards is when
the new growth is from 4 to 8 inch
es in length, and for this spray the
6-12-1OO formula of Bordeaux should
be used.
As the season advances, the next
important application is the pre-
blossom spray which should be ap-
plied when not more than 10 per
cent of the grapes are in bloom. In
this spray the same mixture OF Bor-
deaux is recommended with the ad-
6ition of pounds of arsenate OF
lead and pint of fish oil to each
100 gallons of spray material. This
spray is for further protection
against all fungous diseases and the
control of the grape berry moth.
In the five-spray program which
is recommended by the experiment
station for grape vineyards in Della
ware, the next application is just as
the blossoms fall. An extra applica-
ton may be necessary, however, II
the blossoning period should be de-
layed more than a week. The last
spray should be applied when the
grapes are about the size of garden
peas, or just before the berries
touch each other in the cluster, and
the same spray materials are rec
commended for these last three appli-
cations.
Under normal weather conditions
this spray program should prove
effeffctive in carrying vineyards
through the, season, otherwise an ex-
ira spray may be required later in
the season for leaf-hopper control.
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
CRYSTAL FOUNT HAS
ENERGETIC OFFICERS
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North Milford boy, who is gradually
forging ahead. Although young to be
occupying a position of that kind, he
will have the assistance and advice
of seasoned Odd Fellows.
John Hallett, Jr., Recording Sec
retary, is a progressive business
man of Milford. Harlan Jester, As
sistant Recording Secretary, is an
other go-gether, who has the sup
port and we'll wishes of all the
members.
The following appointed officers
have been installed to their positions
Il S. N. G., William Clendaniel;
Warden, Newell Isaacs; Conductor,
William P. Dickerson; Chaplain,
Wilson Soekrider; Outside Guardian,
Garrett Grier; Inside Guardian,
Donald Smith; R. S. S., Marshall
benson; L. S. s.. Ebe Savage; r. S.
V. G., Ernest Macklin; L. S. V. G.,
John Jester.
To sum up the entire personnel,
Milford Odd Fellows have one of the
best in the United States.
Crystal FOunt degree team is still
working under the leadership of
George A. Swain. degree master,
with John LeCompte as his assis-
tant.
The team numbers among its val
liable members, such veteran Odd
Fellows as George Rodney, Wallace
McFaul, Charles White, George R.
Bennett. Thomas II. Abbott. I. John
Tease, Clarence Jester, William E.
AL Num- and Paris Kirby.
Charles J. Holzmueller. a highly
veteran, is back lin bar
ness again, and can be seen most
any night assisting with degree
work. Many new faces can be seen
on the degree team, which has ac-
counted for a change in the manner
in which the degrees are exempli-
fed.
The first degree will te conferred
upon a class of candidates next
Monday evening in full form.
Grand Master Thomas Jefferis is a
frequent visitor to Crystal FOunt
Lodge.
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
PERSONALS

Richard Irwin will spend this
weekend in White Marsh, Pa.
Miss Betty Irwin, of White Marsh.
Pa, will spend the weekend with
her mother, Mrs. William 8. Irwin.
Miss Lille CoOpersmith has re-
turned to Milford after spending the
past six months in Lincoln, Nebras-
ka.
Mrs. Harry Denges, of Philadel-
pbia will spend the Easter week.
end with her mother, Mrs. George
FarrOW.
Mrs. William c. Smith left Satuf-
day for Florida where she will join
Mr.. Smith for a few weeks more OF
Florida sunshine.
A.
William Smith, Jr., enrOute from
Florida, to PoUghkeepsie, N. Y, will
spend this weekend with his bro
ther, Donald Smith.
Mrs. Thomas Simpson and daugh-
ters, Marion and Edna and Marga-
ret Deputy will spend the coming
weekend in Claymont and Richard
son Park.
Tom Draper, of New York City, is
spending this week with Mrs. Geo.
H. Draper and Miss Ida Draper. The
stage show, life Begins at 8:40" in
which Mr.. Draper has a part. has its
first performance in Chicago tonight.
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
PIT. ASSOCIATION
MEET AT DOVER
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L1uNHkGA lfN"- N6eA ~aNl
"By affection / do not mean over
protection, which is probably more
fatal to mental health than neglect
believe that we usually underdOse
with praise. Combined with alfec-
tion, praise forms a good prop on
which to fix the security essential
to mental health"
Superintendent Samuel Z. Burr,
Of the New Castle schools, discussed
the possibilities in a Community
Planning Board" to build up the
community. Referring to the PIT.
A. he urged: 'Be community con-
scious. Let's care about other peo-
pie. Let's forget prejudices. Study
the needs and nature Of the COM
munity."
Presents Report
Mrs. Robert P. Robinson, State
president, presided, and at the
morning session presented. a de-
tailed report of the year and also
stressed the work Of prevention and
correction of physical defects in
children of the association. She
also referred to the legislative SER
vice provided by the Delaware Citi-
zens' Association Committee, of
which she is a member. The COM
mittee worked under the direction
of Miss Eta J. Wilson, executive
director of the association.
At the meeting of the Board of
Managers at noon, Mrs. Robinson
was elected official delegate to the
Convention of the National Con-
gress Of Parents and Teachers, at
Miami. Fla, April 9th to May 3rd.
Mrs. Orville R. Wright was elected
alternate
The friendly rivalry between
Lewes and Seaford in a member
ship contest resulted in Seaford's
membership under Mrs. John r.
Eskridge, as president, reaching 532,
Lewes, Mrs. Edwin Marshall, presi-
dent, has a membership of 526, and
was represented by a delegation
of As.
Resolutions Adopted
Howard T. Ennis served as chair
man of the committee on resolu-
tions. which included expressions of
appreciation to the Delaware Citi-
zens' Association for the headquar-
ters and secretarial service provid-
ed for the PIT A., and H. Fletcher
Brown, president of the State
Board of Education, for "his con-
tinued interest, cooperation and
contribution to the advancement of
education in Delaware"
DR.. H. C. Helfenstein, pastor of
the Peoples Church, who extended
greetings, prophesied a general de-
mand for moral education in the
public schools such as is already |
provided in such cities as Dayton, (
and st. Paul "The /
educated child without character /
becomes a liability on society rather /
than an asset" he declared.
Mrs. 0sie Stradley, of Newark.
chairman of the registration COM
mittee. reported 3S3 delegates regis
tered, with 20 associations 100 per-
cent. -
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
CARELESSNESS CAUSES
MANY ACCIDENTS
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cent of all home accidental fatali-
ties in 1884.
Besides those members of the
household whose good intentions
leave a trial of misery behind them,
there are those SNUG persons who
go about issuing warnings but never
lift a finger to correct a hazard. Let
who will slip on a scatter rug rug
or endanger his life by mistaking
poison for medicine in an unmarked
bottle, Uncle DoOlittle has fOretOld
disaster and when it arrives-why
it was no more than he expected. 1t
never occurs to him that he might
fix the rug or mark the bottle.
When a hazard is discovered in
the home, don't waste time talking
about lido something. The Let
Mother Do It habit that is practiced
in so many families is obviously un-
fair. The home is a small cOmmuni-
ty in which everyone should Shout
der some of the burden of respon-
sibility for the general welfare. Il
isn't cricket to make Mother respon-
sible for everybody's home acci-
dent
And don't forget that when the
doctor is summoned to dress burns.
antidotes. or set bones,
Father has to pay the bills. Be as
sporting about playing your part in
the home accident prevention cam
paign as you are on the hockey field |
Dr. the basketball floor.
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
FARMINGTON

Every young person of Farming
ton community is urged to be pres
ent at the church this evening. Fri
day. April 10. to rehearse Easter
music.
Miss Kathleen Raughley is leader
of the devotions in the Saturday
Study Circle this week at Farming
ton.
The pastor will preach a special
Easter sermon Sunday morning In
Pennington. The service at Pros
Dect will be held in the afternoon.
In the evening the Pennington
young people will present a program
Of music and speaking. Be sure to
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Walls enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Walls Of
Dover over the weekend.
Miss Georgianna Macklin, of
Bridgeville will be the guest Of
Miss Cornelia Pierce this weekend.
Miss Myrtle Farrow spent the
weekend in Philadelphia as the
guest of her sister, Miss Florence
FarrOw.
Mrs. Harry Brakeley has been
confined to her bed this week with
a severe cold. She is much improv-
ed at this time.
Mrs. John G. Sharp has been in
Washington this week attending the
convention of the D. A. r. She will
return home today.
Miss Bess Ratcliff, of Philadel-
phia, spent a few days with her sis
ters, Miss Anna Ratclif and Mrs.
H. Baynum this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. d. Abbott and
Mrs. Robert C. Hall left yesterday
for Buffalo. N. Y, where they will
spend Easter with Charles D. Alb
bOtt and children.
Miss Edna C.. Barker entertained
Senator and Mrs. Frank c. Bancroft
of Camden and Mr.. and Mrs. S. Will
lis Hammond at the Duval Tea
House, Dover, on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
Century CLUB Notes

1t was Garden Day at the Milford
New Century Club on Monday. and
lovely little garden had been ar.
ranged ON the stage with grass and
blooming plants making a lovely
background for the program. Mrs.
Cornelius Wilkins and Mrs. Oliver
James were the co-chairmen and
presented a delightful program. II
was as follows:
Medley, piano and drum, Mrs. John
Tease and Jack Tease.
Poem, read by Mrs. Wilkins.
"Poppies and how to Grow Them, -
Mrs. Elizabeth D. Riggs.
A paDer, Garden Memories"
written by Mrs. Harry Brakeley, and
read by Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend.
Vocal solos, Love in the Spring"
and -Four Leaf Glover" by Mrs.
William Warren, accompanied by
Mrs. Edward Hurley.
"A Lily Pond with Little Ex-
pense," Mrs. Walter Barrett.
Birds Attractive to a Garden"
Mrs. E. Roscoe Galloway.
"Zinnias," a poem, read by Mrs.
Wilkins.
Vocal solo, "a Bowl of Roses"
sung by Mrs. Warren.
The beating of the drum by youth
ful Jack Tease was splendid and un-
usual. 1t was much applauded. The
program in its entirety was in
structive and delightful.
Next week will be Music Day with
the State chairman. Mrs. Thomas H.
COverdale of Smyrna, giving the |
program. DR.. NJ. Dalema Draper,
the local president, would appreciT
ate a large number of the members
attending on Monday. The follow
ing week will be Art Day, Of which
more will be said next week.
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
TALL CEDAR BAND MEMBER,
20, DEAF; NEVER OFF KEl

At the last meeting of the Ever
green Forest, Tall Cedars of Leban-
on, held as a tribute Of honor.
George S. Grier, Grand Tall Cedar,
called to the stage Garrett S. Har-
lington, a veteran of the Evergreen
band and a charter member of the
forest, for introduction as one OF
the forests "Old-young' members.
Mr.. Harrington, who is seventy
years old is an expert musician. but
does not hear one note that he
plays. He lost his hearing several
years ago.
Despite his handicap he attends
every ceremonial and plays in every
concert of the band.
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
Local And State NeuOs

Today is Good Friday.
Your flowers will be a delight in
May.
Easter-let's hope 1t will be bright
and warm-this Sunday, next.
1t is wonderful to watch the new
leaves on tree and bush develop un-
der influence of few hours Of warm
sunshine.
The Epworth League will hold an
Easter Sunrise Service at o'clock,
Sunday morning, at the Silver Lake,
near the railroad. Everyone is invit-
ed.
The ambitious students will from
now on until the school year ends in
June, devote most of their time to
study and preparing for graduation,
or promotion.
AS the wind blows on Easter Sum
day, so it will prevail for the fol-
lowing forty days. This is an "old
saying" by local Projectors of wealth
er conditions. Take notice this Eas-
ter and see if the winds between
April 21st and May 31st follow this
prediction.
The Epworth League will present
a three act Easter play entitled
THE Half of My Goods" Sunday ev-
ening at 7:30 in the Avenue NJ. E.
Those taking part are
George Moore. Ada Shockley, Ken
uerly Lambert, John Manlove, Fran
ces Shockley. Kathlyn Sapp and
Wilson Sockrider. Everyone is in
vited.
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
MILFORD GRANGE NEWS

We need a contribution to the Fu-
ture Farmers of America to help OH
expenses of contest in Dover, May 4.
! Milford won fourth place in State
Dramatic Contest at Smyrna.
State Overseer Clarence Jester
assisted by Mrs. Ida ROosa Installed
Mrs. Clarence Jester as secretary.
A vote of thanks was given Mrs.
A. c. HUM for doing the secretarial
work during the absence of Mrs.
Houston.
Mrs. Jester was chairman for the
evening and. she presented a pro-
gram to celebrate the 61st birthday
of Milford Grange. Singing, Patrons
Chain: reading by Mrs. George Gil
lespy; "reminiscences, by Past Mas
ter Jacob Roosa, who said he re-
membered the first Grange bazaar
was held while he was Master, also
that he went to Long Island City
and brought home a wife.
Ross Lemex. Sr., in speaking OF
outstanding events during his term
said they were putting on some de-
gree work at Bay Shore Grange one
night and a woman tainted in his
arms He never forgot the incident.
A. E. HUM said the greatest event
in his term was the building and
dedieating our Grange Hall.
Charles ]. Holzmueller stated it
was a great pleasure to be Master
Of Milford Grange, for he had been
presiding officer in other OrganiZa-
tions, but never had he found such
willing and. cheerful cooperation.
Clarence Jester reminded us that
while he was Master we had a Kel-
ley Night, and the picture of Oliver
Kelly was unveiled with an apprO-
pirate program We received our
Honor Grange Certificate and first
seal during his term.
Howard r. Moore remembered
that during his term The Delaware
State Grange officers visited us and |
presented. a program: also the men /
prepared and served supper with |
no help from the ladies. Juvenile |
orchestra was organized.
Davis Watson, our present Master) /
said we are still going on with our
good work and a" outstanding men,
Try will always be the meeting of
Delaware State Grange during his
erm and the cooperation he had
n getting ready for it. The new cur
ain was purchased and all worked
Oward one end, to welcome Dia-
nond State Grange.
The next was an exercise What
s the Grange Worth" by thirteen
MEMBERS. The final number was an
anniversary pageant. showing what
he Grange has accomplished in all
IS sixty-One years, and ending with
birthday cake and a candle for
ach year, and with refreshments
Ir all.
Mrs. Raymond wilkins is prepar-
lg an Easter program for this week,
very patron is needed. We hope
he men will help with the singing.
Huldah z. Willis.
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
LEADERS ELECTED FOR
CORN-HOC DISTRICTS
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Wilson automatically becomes j
member of the State Board of DiTec-
tors as does each chairman.
/ The second district includes the
Second Representative District. The
committee in this district will con-
sist Of c. E. Ochletree, Greenwood,
chairman; Allison Davis and NJ. J.
Webb. This year there are 80 coop
orators compared with % in 1884.
The third cOrn-hOg district COM
prises the Third and Fourth Repre-
sentative Districts. Z. G. COulbOurn,
Seaford, was elected chairman of
this district and will be assisted by
B. B. Bowden and J. Alvin James.
Last year only % farmers had corn
hog contracts in this district and
this year 105 have signed contracts.
The Fifth Representative District
is included in the fourth cOrn-hog
district. The committee in this sec
tion consists of J. Raymond Snith.
Delmar, chairman. and J. Thomas
Elliott and Fred Wright. Here the
number of signers increased from IL
in 1884 to 20 this year.
The Sixth, Seventh and Eighth
Representative Districts are COM
bined into the fifth cO:n-hOg section.
Last year there were more signers
in this district than in any other
district, and again this number has
greatly increased. Last year 50 far
mers signed contracts and this year
there are 24S cooperating. Because
of the many signers. this district
has a committee of five consisting
of r. w. Lingo, MillsbOrO. chairman;
Raymond West, George DOnOway.
Charles L. Hudson and F. NJ. Gum,
Jr.
The last district consist; of the
Ninth and Tenth Representative Dis
triets. Paul Bryan, darbeson, was
elected chairman and Elmer Dicker-
son and w. G. CasOn, committeeman.
This year there are SO signers COM
pared with IS in 1884.
The total number Of farmers CO.
with this work in the
last year was 154 which has
increased to 563 this year. The NUM-
ber of signers in New Castle in
creased from "a in 1884 to 1875 this
year and in Kent county the number
Of contracts remained about the
same or 81 according to County
Agent c. R. Snyder in whose Office
It Georgetown all of the State corn /.
iOg work is handled.
Due to the great increase in the (
number of contracts. the various +
will have a great deal I
more work to do and from all indi- .
.atiOns il will be more complicated.
This past Tuesday, the Sussex cOun-
y committeeman had a meeting in
he county agents office to discuss
he methods of appraising the farms
# contract signers in regards to
he corn producing ability of these
arms. This was explained by A. d.
,Obb, assistant director, University
( Delaware. and Mr.. DeHaan, Mr..
wing and Mr.. Warner Of the Corn
log Section. Washington, d. c.
The signing Of these contracts
ill bring many thousands of dol
hrs to the farmers of the county
nd State.
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
Weddings

KNOLL SMITH
Miss Eunice Smith and Mr.. Ste
phen Knoll, both of Milford. Della
ware, were quietly married at the
N. +. Parsonage, in South Milford
by Rev. John T. Bailey, Thursday
evening. Aprir11th, 1885. They were
attended by Mr.. Paul Davis and Miss
Ethel Collins. Miss Smith has been
employed as a clerk In the Elemen-
tary Public Schools, Of Milford. Mr..
Knoll IS one Of the enterprising bar
bers Of Milford; where they will
make their home. Mrs. Knoll is a
graduate of the High School of Mil
Ioro and resided with her parents
on Shawnee Avenue, near the du-
Pont Boulevard.
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

A service based on the Seven
Last Words of Christ from the Cross
will be held in the Avenue Church
on Friday afternoon at 1880. The
minister will be assisted by the fol-
lowing ministers: Rev. Roy L.
Tawes. Rev. S. L. Handy. Rev. E. N.
Wright, Rev. J. T. Graham. Rev. r.
E. Green and the Rev. N. C. Benson.
Seasonal music. The public is corr
daily invited.
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
HoRLEMAN : PAsKEY

The marriage of Miss Teresa l..
Paskey, daughter of Representative
Walter J. Paskey, Of Harrington,
and J. Leonard HoFleman. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Horleman, Of
Oxford, Nd, took place in the par
ish house Of st. Johns r. C..
Church, at Milford, Thursday, April
II. 1885, the Rev. Alfred C. Jones,
officiating. Only members Of the i'm
mediate families we're present. Mr..
HOrleman is connected with the
First National Bank Of Harrington.
The couple, after a motor trip south,
will make their home In Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
CHURCH OFFICERS ELECTED

Three ruling elders were re-elect-
ed for a term of three years at a
congregational meeting Thursday
evening and three trustees were
elected for a term of three years al
so. The elders we're Charles J. HOlz-
mueller, Samuel C. Evans and J. H.
ROOsa.
The trustees elected were Jacob
H. .ROosa, Wilson NJ. Vinyard and J..
Holland Prettyman. Reports from
the various departments of the
church showed a healthy condition
and much interest. Rev. John jack
son Brown, Jr., is the new minister
and he made very practical adj
dress on the Church As The Body
of Christ and Every Member in
Samuel c. Evans was chairman
and Charles Holzmueller clerk Of
the meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
KENT GRAND jury
CONCLUDES WORK
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CcOHiiaHed from First Pagel
without a license. Sentenced to 3
months imprisonment.
DEGREES nisi were granted by
Judge Reinhardt, Tuesday IN the
following divorce cases heard by
him in chambers:
Ethel Conner from Earl Conner;
Pauline C. Virdin from Howard
Lloyd Virdin; Leona B. Cypher from
Kenneth D. Cypher; Lewis E. Will
hanson from Florence E. William
son; Mabel Roe from Joseph H..
Roe; William A. Hughes from Isa-
bel Hope Hughes; Nina G. Taylor
from Thomas Taylor; Albert T..
Short from Mamie C. Short.
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from 1905 Files Of the
Milford Chronicle

Harry F. Lofiand spent Sunday
last home with his mother.
Hz9
William C. Powders, of Philadel-
phia has been a recent visitor of his
mother.
DR.. Andrew Cooper of Philadel-
phia is visiting in Milford, his for
mer home.
Last Sunday was a splendid day
for driving and several parties took
advantage of it to visit Slaughter
Beach. Mr.. Reynolds served one of
his famous suppers to an appreeia-
tive lot Of guests, among whom
were DR.. J. L. Pratt, B. B. Topping,
Thomas Topping and w. Pine Of
Camden, New Jersey.
S-4Gs
Governor Lea has appointed Wal
ter Pardoe, of Milford. to be clerk
Of the Supreme Court of Delaw are.
MFR. Pardoe is the prothonotary Of
Kent county.
On Tuesday evening next the
chapel will hold assoeial in the
rooms of the Ushers Union, and the
following program has been arrang-
ed:
Piano duet, Misses Causey.
Recitation, Miss Sarah Banning.
Quartette, Carl Bunstein, Gathrall
Smith, AlonzO Truitt, John Mayhew.
Duet, Misses Anna Pierce and
Nellie Evans.
Solo, Miss Lillian Mayhem.
Piano solo, Miss Myrtle Evans.
Solo, Miss Lewis.
Recitation, Miss Mollie Deputy.
Solo, LOllis Queen.
Duet, Norman Windsor and John
Mayhem.
Reading. Allie Gillis.
Next Monday and Tuesday even
ings an entertainment Of vaudeville
will be given in the Armory Hall,
Milford by the Baker and Shields
troupe. The program will consist Of
sketches, singing, dancing and
tricks of magic. This is one of the
best shows on the road at the pres
ent time and is well worth seeing.
@-r@
DIR. Henry Marshall, Of GEORGE
town, a Representative in the Leg
islature, has received word from
that he has passed the
for veterinarian in the
government service and that he has
been appointed a member Of the
government veterinary staff. The
carries a salary of ST.
100 at the beginning, which is IN
creased yearly.
Have you paid your taxes vet?
iou get discount off by paying this
month.
The W. c. T. U. meets with Mrs.
Tames P. Pierce on Lake View ave-
Iue next Tuesday evening at 1880
,'clock
Harry CaGsey Of Milford has ae-
epted a position with an Easton
rug concern.
All members of the Heptasophs
re requested to be present in their
Meeting room owe rthe Milford post
flee next Tuesday evening at bus
less Of Importance will be discus
ed.
Milford chronicle., 1935-04-19
MILFORD LADY AWARDED
SILVER LOVING CUP

The National Hairdressers meet
ing held this spring in Philadelphia,
which brought several thousand
artists engaged in beauty" work for
women, together, was attended by
Miss Katherine Atkinson, of Milford.
Delaware, and she was awarded. a
silver loving cup for her part in the
convention. The diploma accom-
panying the cup says: "In recogni-
tion of excellence in the art Of
heirdressing and cOffure dressing,
Hotel Pennsylvania, March 18th,
1885,