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1oulloClo Vi I1lC x1lllCl1Sdll bCSlOll,
in Arlington National Cemetery,
Comdr. Amos A. Fries will appoint a
committee to arrange the date for
the services and speakers for the
occasion.
On May u A. H. Thompson,
chairman Of the Americanism Com
mittee of the post, with Past
Comdrs. John Thomas Taylor, ma
tional director of legislation, and
Charles Demonet, will present
awards to students of the Sidwell
Friends School on the Americanism
contest and make brief addresses.
Members of the post, headed by
Past Comdr. Bernard C. MCGEE,
will decorate the graves of veterans
of all wars in Rock Creek Cemetery
The U. S. S. Jacob Jones Post will
hold its annual birthday anniver-
sary party on May % at the Colo
nial Hotel, with a dinner at pm,
followed by a dance. Reservations
may be made through Comdr. Anne
Frame, Lincoln 1924, or the adju-
tant, Estelle Rubey, Woodley 1883
Louise McDermott is chairman of
arrangements.
Past Comdr. Mary Tatspaugh has
been appointed chairman of COM
mittee to set aside a day of OBJ
servance to commemorate the ac-
tivities of all women who partici-
pated in the World War or who
played part in it."
National Comdr. Chadwick, in
compliance with a resolution passed
at the 10th annual congress of FL
dac, has requested all posts to Or
ganize a day to celebrate the work
achieved by women during the World
War and the part they played in
it. Department Comdr. James T.
Brady wishes the celebration to be
department affair, as this de-
partment is so closely affiliated, and
has appointed Past Comdr. Mary j
Tatspaugh of the U. S. S. Jacob
Jones Post to serve as chairman OF
committee for this purpose. The
observance will take place May II
at the Red Cross Hall, 1870 E street
NV. at $3.50 pm.
The program includes advance Of
the colors by the National Guaro
of Honor, music, a recitation by Mrs
Willis, Gray Lady of Walter Reec
Hospital, and solo by a prominent
chorist. The Fort Stevens memoria
ritual team will also be on the pro-
gram.
At the last meeting Victory Post
heard Representative Forest Arthur
Harness of Indiana, a former com.
mander of the American Legion, tel
why he was opposing the re-entry
of Grover Bergdoll, the draft-dodger
to this country. Comdr. Johns o.
the Government Printing Office alst
spoke. Allen K Hines was appointed
to the Department Convention Com
mittee. The post will hold an essay
contest for the school children of thu
District of Columbia to end on May
20. Past Department Comdr. Har'
Ian Wood was appointed chairman
of the committee to arrange all tht
details.
The post will meet May 5 and the
speaker of the evening will be Rep
resentative Lawrence j. Connery o.
Massachusetts,.
James Reese Europe, Fort Stevens
and u. S. 8. Jacob Jones received
awards last Saturday as the bes
marching units in the Army Day
parade. Department Vice Com
mander Slattery, acting for the de-
partment commander Of the Amer
ican Legion, received the awards
which were made by Capt. Tancey
U. s. A.
United States Department OF Ag'
riculture Post will hold smoker a.
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VT. W. Makes Plans
For Departmental
Entampment
Parade to Be Held on
June 10; Buddy Poppy
Committee to Meet

The annual encampment of the
District Of Columbia Department,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, will be
held in one of the public schools
In Northeast Washington. according
to announcement of Thomas C..
Kelleher, chairman of the Depart
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Spanish War Veterans

Meetings this week are Monday,
Col. John Jacob Astor Camp, STAN
ley Hall, Soldiers Home, at Z pm:
Henry w. Lawton Camp, Pythian
Temple, 8 pm. Thursday, Richard
j. Harden Camp, Pythian Temple,
8 pm.
Muster day was observed at the
Gen. M. Kmmet Urell Camp, which
was convened by Comdr. John Cav
anaugh. Past Comdr. McWilliams
acted as toastmaster. The principal
address was made by Col. Eliza C.
Johnson, three years department
commander of Iowa. At the close of
the meeting the ladies from Urell
Auxiliary joined the camp in re-
freshments.
Auxiliaries.
Urell Auxiliary met April 10 at
Pythian Temple. Department Pres
ident Kathryn Lynch made her Wis
itation after which the auxiliary
joined the camp in its birthday
celebration, with refreshments and
dancing.
The department president dedi-
Gated an elm tree at the Lincoln
Memorial in honor of the sesquicen-
tennial celebration.
Petit Auxiliary met April "a in
Naval Hall, Mrs. Jack Miller and
Mrs. Mcintyre winning the lace
tablecloth and silver.
Dewey Auxiliary will meet in
Northeast Masonic Temple Monday.
The department president will make
her visitation.
Astor Auxiliary will meet May 2
at 921 Pennsylvania avenue Sc.
The department will meet May 8
at Pythian Temple at 7:30 pm. in
stead of 8 pm, after which games
will be played.
Lawton Auxiliary will meet In
Pythian Temple May at 8 pm.
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Naval Reserve
Group Studying
Armory Problem
Officers Association
Hears Report
On LocoI Facilities

The unfavorable conditions under
which the 1st Battalion, District
Naval Reserves, are compelled to
get their training, because Of the
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At the meeting of George Wash
ington Post on Tuesday night at
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Guard Members Told
OF Officer Opportunities
Enlisted Men Are Being Urged
To Obtain Commissions $.

course in the r. o. T. G. Of person
who violated that policy.
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1t. q. g. Charles Cundiff has
devised a comprehensive system for
training the engineer forces Of the
various divisions, which is being
given a thorough tryout among the
engineer personnel of the 1st Di-
vision. It was said that If the sys-
tenn works out well there on trial
it will be introduced into the train
ing of the other two divisions Of
the organization.
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War Vets Give
Children's Party

The Carlos Chapter No. 81 and
She Women's Auxiliary OF the Dis
a5led American Veterans of the
World Was sponsored their third
holiday party for the veterans
children.
Featured on the program was
ballet ski, given by little Ethel
Scott accompanied al the piano
by Frances Uddybaek, daughter OF
Attorney and Mrs. Ode T. Uddy-
back. Christmas carols were led
by Flossie Hoover. The juvenile
hand Of the American Legion post
fura shed band music for the oe-
casion.
Speaker for the occasion was VIII
bur c Woodson, executive secre-
tary Of the St. Antoine YMC.A.
Following the program goodies
Of all d scriptions were distributed
among the young guests. Jesse
Smith is commander OF the post
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Mile Center In
Demonstration

Members of the B rdhurst center's
staff are busily preparing for the
Z IL !a-.s;@. iaE.a gram "a
be held soon a, the center. Many
outstanding demonstrations are be-
mig planned Along with the COM
a1l.siiS -efaefam- an exhibit of wood
craft and h1ndicraft work will also
be presented THIS exhibit W Il con-
sist of work done by boys and girls
men and women attending Bird
hurst Center.
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by these were duly surrounded
with the appropriate delIeacles as well
IS assorted liquors .. spiked punch
ncopo!itan ice cream. three kinds
+ Fl cake O.. Av. shucksi I can't rerneu-
Der everything various talented
guests displayed their wares 10 The
delight OF the others.
sf955S.5 ,7-eso,-, 80. a. - "
cbarla-s Dsy.s ~ u-.,,i-,. -
NJ - ". H.. -.
" ,15 NJ - 49,. ~ -
lIrs Ci-n4e 60 w. ~. w. w.
Arthur Tiles Nj ard N-s-J5n7es
Presslv Mr. and Mrs Chant Byrd
f.. Mr. and Mrs Theodore Fortson
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Suumerville
Mr., and Mr.. John 8 Logan Mr.
and Mrs Ball NJ and N-s
o 2. Arlington Mr. and Mrs Jesse
Kinbrc-eii - NJ ard Nfrs-. r-751fse
Stocked MIS- Bea,-icc Robirso,,
NJ. and Mr. W.rer Fields Mr.
and Mrs. Theodore Buckner Mr.
and Mrs.. Grant Green Nj. and
Mrs. Carl Stewart. and Jerame Mall
berry
The "Dottv" Millions Of Inks,er. re-
cip~ocs,cd 70 he iltterbups al their
7 home on saturday, r-ar7r -fez7, We
ssy more Ntsrt,y relqre5 Tho
Millions are very recently we'd and
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lies In t1eI, Nome Nc bope no
gang -di arr Gge the rev. furniture loo
r6rp1,y present we're the Grove
Langs Dr. Maurice We<son and
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Music Notes


Eva Jessye Choir
Eva Jessye and her famous radio
choir Of New YORK were presented
al the Fisher theatre last Wcdnes-
day morning.
Messiah Baptist Choir
The Messiah Baptist choir viii
observe their January Sunday
musical on the fifteenth Of the
month at $50 p. n.
An excellent program has been
prepared. The church is located
at Garden Lane ard Pasadena
streets, West Eight-m!le road
St Antoine Y.M.C.A. Glee Club
The ST. Antoine Y NJ C. A Glee
club mas elected the following per-
sons TO office: F. u Foster, pres.-
dent L. f Williams. vice preSi-
dent; Tolbert Collins, recording
secretary; J. Chr.sty, assistant re
e5rdtng secretary, Mr.. Pits, f.nan-
ciaI secretary; William Andrews,
treasurer.
Harvey Hi pianist. and s. A.
Rat;iffe, conductor. head the must
cal staff
The club is preparing its fourth
I1Uru1Erec1tall - ----
Mt. Beulah Baptist Choir
The Noun; Beu.ah Baptist choir
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AROUND OUR NEIGHBORHOOD


The funeral services Tor Mrs
Nevada Simmons were held las:
week from Russell Street Baplst
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Club N. !. NJ Shaw. captain re
ported a neat sum # money.
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The Messiah Baptist choir viii
observe their January Sunday
musical on the fifteenth Of the
month at $50 p, II.
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There's No Question About
Jackets and Skirt

they're Spring essentioIs! And must BUYS" at
Anniversary Savings!
$795 to $l095 Jackets. $3.65, $5.65 and $765
JACKETS. light bright Spring pads
checks stripes "als-rght world" colors of pink
blue violet chareuse wheat grey red green fucha
jackets that button high basque many colaress
$595 and $7.95 Skirts; $365 and $5.65
SKIRTS dramatic contrast with jacket obedent blend
bonnie lass plaids violet cartreuse brown
navy black fuchSa wheat rose! flair
with dressmaker details in pleatng tubular
tucking!
$5.95 Sweaters, $365
SWEATERS exquisite hand d-loomed wool cheniles Spring
touches fitted bodice shirred shoulders buttons puffy short
sleeves ribbed knit frothy ghtness blouse s
necklines!
Sport Shop-Thid Fhw
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Tueks Tell the Story in black, light
weight wool Of fine .detod. Tu-ks
WIND up full sleeves, to sNere oroce-
fully down On opened -to-the- e-wost
front. Womon's S29.75 Coot, S2675.
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stroisht. Slim Lines in on oII-purpose,
fitted wool with eroseron ribbon edq-
ing Chic, black, bosic coot for furs!
Womon's Sl995 Coot, Sl7.75.
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Show or your sunny Eoster print with
noW FoEtmon Double Twill coat
snort, open or closed Smooth leather
belt feminine fIored skirt Misses
S2975 Coot, S2675.
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kov preferred! In q button-up,
beIfed, crisp wool crepe. Removable
light blue pique collar, full sleeves
fIored skirt. Misses SIS Coot, s2l75
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nave seen. o.. its cost is staggering.
but everyone will want to keep
ii, in the library.
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Era
Plans Tour

The New Era Study club met
April at the Nacirema club. PlanI
were completed for the tour and lee
ture through the Art Institute on
April 49,
Mrs. Zelma Collier served the
members with a lovely three course
luncheon. Those present were; Fam
cite Norris, Laura K. Pickens, Fam
ME Bethel, Jessie Parrish, Edna
Henderson, Jennie Page, Elsie Lew
is, Beatrice Overton, Alma McMa-
nan ,Beulah Cain, Ruby Chambers,
Helen White, Bernice White, Helen
Toodle, Ernestine Walker and Helen
Wilson.
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Cardinals In
Day Dance

The entire village turned out on
Easter Sunday evening 10 celebrate
The Easter parade Of the younger
set was traced to the beautiful.
Artistic ballroom, where the Car.
dinals club gave matinee dance,
There were many lovely gowns
swinging to the music OF the band.
but one that was especially notice
able was that Of Miss Christene
Jackson, who was said TO be the
best-dressed girl
William Dozzier and John Nealy
were among the best-oressed boys.
While glancing through the
throng OF young people, we saw:
Augusta W, Lett. Marie Edwards,
Sam King, Robert Nelson, Mrs, Ag-
mes Dozzier, James Country DAY.
is. Evelyn Coleman, Bessie Spivey.
Anthony Quaker Flossie Berry,
Marguerite Tally, Hollie Larking,
Ben Soloman, Marie Bell, Alex
Childs, Bernice Daugherty, John
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Katherine Gordon delecabe little package from Chi
cago spent the Easter weekend with Marie Scruggs.
She is the WHY of DR. Bob Benefits frequent trips the
Windy City look her and you don't blame him
all Bob home folkand want him to have the best.
. looks like relax.
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nave seen. %. its cost is staggering.
but everyone will want to keep
it, in the library.
X X X
The Delta regional meet will be
at West Virginia State college.
the weekend OF April 2l.. .Jero-
lean Sneed, president Of our local
Tau chapter WiTi-bg-tfIe- defeEate-
from Detroit other Deltas who
plan to so from here will be Marion
Garter Roberta Mcguire ana
Loretta Mckee
\ X X
The In As Much Circle Of Kings
Daughters met at the home Of
Miss Lola B. Gregory, on Tuesday
April 8..The annual Lenten
message was delivered by Reverend
Porter Of St Johns Presbyterian
church IA delicious lunch was
served to IS members and friends
Table decoration was a huge
centerpiece Of spring flowers.
y :; y
In my mail comes a note from
Danny Carter which reads "A
boon, Mrs. Mills! Could you tacE
this on the end OF your "GaddiHgs?
.... The Trojans, seven sedate gen
tlemen, are busily making plans
for their moonlight this June S..
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Fete Friends

Mr.. and Mrs Edward Bernard, 633
Watson, entertained their friends
Saturday evening, April 8. Poke
no was the main diversion.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs,
f. Gaines, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. Bussey.
and MIR. and Mrs. E. Harwell.
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eli y0usuiieI from red. PAIN
fully Chopped Hands from
Pimples OF other disfgufing
skin itritationSifom external
causes. take Advantage ofthis
mOhtF-szs,as limited time
offer anduy NoSzema You u
he amazed how quickly it
soothes and helps heal Get
your iaf today.
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FACTS OF INTEREST ABOUT
DETROIT in 1897 there were
only II Negro families in Detroi;
..,. Robert Athena barber, who
lived at % Woodbridge street. ...
William Bush also a barber, who
lived at p Woodbridge street.
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fiction, Euburniee Prince, Almira
Brooks, Dalphine Bonamy, Bette
Morrow, Hildred Evans, Neal Stokes
Carrie Belle Bluncson and many
others.
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+ X x
The Eutautez club met this time
7 with Lena Walden at her
home 3424 Parker prizes went
TO. Inez Wright. Alberta Davis
and Alberta Williams.
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it up make like new,' and so l did.
Lucia heard Josef check an involun-
tary gasp. She saw the little vein at
his temple distend with blood. Her
own heart began to beat wildly in fear
as Papa revealed the violin lying in its
case. Not trace of the marvellous old
varnish was left. In its place was a
horrible red surface with the vulgar,
CLASSY look of a ten-cent-store toy!
Right down to the white cleaned
it," Papa was saying. land then l
colored it bright and vanished it good
- two coats! But before l vanished
the back put an angel on. cut in lit
tie to make it last So look" He turned
the violin over in his hands and dis
played white angel with pink cheeks
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l. Arroyo: Creek: In New Mexico
and California almost any gully is
called an arroyo. Spanish Pronuncia-
ton: ah-r0h- -yoh.
.. Ataturk: Father of all Turks: In
1884 the Turkish Parliament bestowed
this title upon the Dictator-President
formerly called Mustapha Kemal. Pro-
nunciation: ah-tah-turk.
3. Au gratin: A culinary term indl-
eating brown crust Of buttered bread
crumbs, sometimes with cheese.
(French) Pronunciation: oh gra-tan
(French nasalized ~.
4. Casus beM: An incident leading
to war; an act regarded as justifying
war. Iatin Pronunciation: kay-sus
belly: to rhyme with jelly.
5. Cinquecento: Sixteenth century
Italian art and literature. Utalian)
Pronunciation: ching kwe-chentoe.
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flying through blue sky, the design
surrounded by circle cut deeply into
the precious wood of the Guarnerius.
Lucia felt as if she had swallowed
lump of ice. Its like tableau. she
thought, with wax figures instead of
people" She looked at Josef. What
will he do now? What can he say? His
hopes and plans are as utterly ruined
asthe garish caricature of a Guarnerius
at which he stares so blindly.' She
saw the tears in his eyes through the
tears in her own.
She looked back at the violin feeling
frozen, numb. A helpless spectator on
the scene of CHASTITY accident. The
blurred outlines before her began to
take forn There was something so
very familiar about the instrument.
Her eyes focused intently upon. it. 1t
was the peculiar shape and slant of
those "F'' holes - so different from
any others she had ever seen. Her
mouth dropped open as the sudden
terrific impact of discovery washed
over her. Its my fiddle" she thought
excitedly, beyond doubt. The crafty
Boennig switched them to safeguard
the Guarnerius Oh, thank Godv'
Josef" she whispered, then swiftly
pressed restraining fingers to her lips.
No - not now - later. Something
more important to her than all the
violins in the world was happening.
Josef was trying to speak, but sob in
his throat choked him.
whats the matter" said Papa
Kocian, "is it that you don't like it?"
Josef did not look at Lucia. mo.
Papa. no." he managed huskily. Then
he held out his hands to accept his
fathers gift.
Its just t. that it is so - beau
tiful."
Lucia had all she could do to keep
from throwing herself in his arms cry
ing, Josef, Josef, you are a man.
Instead. she slipped a proud. posses
sive arm through his and said simply,
Josef says it's beautiful. think it is
wonderful - Papa"
The End
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vigorously on both cheeks. 'Sec that
now, Mama, our Josef will have the
prettiest bride in King Street" He
chucked Josef in the ribs. "Never
would | believe it, if l didn't see it
with my own eyes.
Then he drew himself up to his full
height and coughed imperiously.
Mama" he said without turning
around. hurry and get the dinner
laid. and put on the picked onions
and the strawberry preserves. The
Rhine wine I've kept for my birthday,
we'll have it now. And there's Vienna
bread down in the store just come by
Mrs. Liebermann's fresh baked"
He regarded his son with serious
eye "Your Uncle Heinrich is mad at
me. wouldn't let him play the violin
for another dance. You see, the time
was so short. and so much to do to get
it ready for you Don't say word till
you see it,"
Lucia glanced at Josef. whose face
was drawn and apprehensive. He
reached for her hand, and as their eyes
met she smiled reassuringly at him.
Lucia, DEAR" he said, and squeezing
her hand turned to meet his father
who came Importantly toward them,
tearinO the violin case
'Now, Josef. before you see this,
/. :" He turned to see Mama coming
in from the kitchen. MAMA, thought
you were laying the dinner!"
"Yes. Papa, but just could have a
look at Josef when he sees what you
have done for him. The dinner can
wait so long" She joined the group
and her eyes found Lucia's.
You just wait and see! It's wonder
full what Papa did!'
I'm sure it u.s." said Lucia, think
ing. They're sweet, and so proud of
josef
MY, my" said Papa, women make
noisy house. Be quiet while l tell
He waited a moment with mouth
pursed. Then watching Josef earnestly.
he spoke slowly and deliberately:
"You never saw such dirty fiddle;
like you said, Josef, you could see it
had to be cleaned up good. Well, he
said, opening the case and beginning
to unwrap the violin. Il just said to
myself, Otto, while you're at it. clean
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WEDDING GIFT
Continued from pogs fifteen

about mother and about my father;
but | would never let myself see it,
clearly, until this minute.
II must get out of here. I'm my
mothers daughter. | mustn't do the
thing she did. | can't marry an ire
sponsible genius. It's as Aunt Priscilla
said. / am the kind of woman who
needs a man who'll care for his own.
who'll put their welfare and happiness
above his talent, above everything in
life. Josef's lovable, but he's simply
not that man." She was about to turn
and run for it when Josef reappeared
at the head landing. his face ecstatic
with happiness, to call, Come on,
Lucia. Mama's dying to see you"
Lucia managed an uncertain little
smile. Whatever she might do later.
and she saw clearly now what 1t was
she had to do, she couldn't let him
down in front Of his parents. I'm
coming josef" she said. ut - it's SO
dark
Down he ran again, and almost
lifted her off her feet as he hurried her
up the stairs She was daZzled by the
sunshine that streamed in the open
windows. by the fowered wallpaper
that seemed to dance; by the babble
of voices that rose from the sidewalks.
Irrelevantly she saw her aunt's front
parlor: Aunt Priscilla and a friend
slipping tea from precious Lowestoft,
with an economical fire to cast pale
shadows on the chaste Adams mantel.
She strangled an hysterlcal laugh,
for here was Mama kocian, wlplng her
pink hands on the apron that covered
her ample figure from chin to feet.
MY, what surprise we got, and just
in time for dinner. with S0uerbr0ten
alre:>-', ~ the kitchen. with apple
strudel made ti.s morning - and
Papa can run to the corner for beer!'
Her bright little eyes twinkled as she
looked at Lucia The bride-to-be gets
the best chair" She busted the chair
with her apron. And Josef's bride is
welcome IN this house My, what's
going to happen, the way my Josef
needs woman to tame him down -
your name iss:?'
Lucia, Mama" said Josef.
Lucia is pretty name Sit right
down and I'll call Papa. He's got
surprise for you; the poor man worked
night and day to get it ready for you;
he'll be so happy, for now it will be a
wedding gift"
Mama smoothed her hair and pulled
her apron straight 1T amt every day
we have promised bride in the house,
and that Josef grinnlng at me as if he
wasn't day over ten. But what am
doing. standing here with Papa not
told yet" She hurried away.
Lucia looked about the room. Josef's
eyes followed hers as they rested on a
large oil chrome over the mantel.
That's Papa" he explained, hes
always doing new ones, and they're all
like that; angels in the sky and
martyrs dying in the foreground.
When he was younger he painted the
Stations of the Cross in the chapel
downtown, and Father Adolph gave
him hundred dollars for it. Papa
loves to paint; every night he's at it,
Before Lucia could speak Papa
Kocian stepped proudly into the room,
twirling the ends of his long, upturned
gray mustaches.
Obviously in holiday spirits, he
walked to Lucia, his head cooked ap-
preciatlvely to one side. Suddenly he
took her into his arms and kissed her
HH~- a q
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"SaY II i'm American" Answers
From page fourteen

6. Circa: About; thereabout; used
with numerals to express approximate
date as, circa 1776. Uatin) Pronuncia-
ton: cir Qike first syllable in circus)
kah.
7. Cul-de-sdc: Bottom of a bag;
blind alley. French Pronunciation:
cool d'sack.
8. De rigueur: According to strict
etiquette; obligatory; indispensable.
(French) Pronunciation: d'ree-gheT
Qast syllable like last syllable in
bigger.
9. Esprit de corps: Spirit of COM
radeship; loyalty to an organization
or group. (French) Pronunciation: ess-
pree d'kor.
10. Fat aceombH: An accomplished
fact; a thing already done. French
Pronunciation: fe- c"e" as in end
ta-kon- (nasaIized French ny blee.