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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

NULL 1oA1A G111N o4A 4OANCNS AAVM 0AO almost continuous along 8 200 miles sector of the Mekonk river area of the embattled frontier. They began on November g when Siam csc troops attempted to cross the border near Popiet after France had rejected SiameSe territorial claims on Indo-C China.
 The Bangkok government has re- iterated its territorial claims al- though in June and again in Sep tember France rejected them flatly as contrary to French desire to maintain the territorial integrity of Indo- China and the status quo in that rich French far eastern col- ony.
 Disputed Lands. In dispute are rich river lowlands which were annexed to the Cam bodia and Laos districts of Indo- China in 1893. Although collapse of the French in the European war made the world generally first aware of Siamese claims on Indo-C China, Siamese nationalists since 1895 have been agitating f,r territorial revi- sion. Since June the agitation has reached the stage of mass demon strations demanding that Siam re- sort to force to win back the terri tory which France has refused to relinquish.
 The Mekong valley is fertile, well adapted to rice growing. In it there are large trading centers and clus- | terS of agricultural villages. The river itself is the main means of communication through a forest wilderness and vast areas of rice paddles. In places it winds its way through swamps not yet reclaimed for cultivation.
 The better rice lands are on the French side of the Mekong. Siam needs mere rice for her increasing population. In addition to claiming land on the French side of the Mekong she has demanded islands in the river. The French have expressed willingness to negotiate transfer of the islands to Siam. but only on condition that such trans fer would end for all time Siam csc claims to any other parts of o-China.
 The Mekong river islands, flooded annually, produce excellent rice crops.
 Demands of Siam Particular attention has been at- tracted to Slams demands because they led to armed conflict after Japan occupied northern Indo- China. Bothe Bangkok and Tokyo have denied that the border disputes are linked in any way with Japan's operations in Indo-China. But abroad, speculation centers on whether Japan was interested in fomenting French-SiameSe hostilities hope of creating pretext for Jap anese expansion into Siam.
 Such expansion would give Japan bases, especially aviation. from which to outflank Singapore, Britains great Far Eastern naval base, and thus facilitate further Japanese moves southwards. particularly to the Netherlands East Indies. Siam, meanwhile, wants two dis tricts of Indo-China The rice land district in Cambodia lies between the Mekong river and Pakse and Khang. It is cultivated chiefly by Cambodians. The King of Cam bodia has pledged his support to the French against Siamese de- mands.
 Another strip sought by Siam lies west of Vientiane in Laos between the Mekong and Louang Prabang It consists chiefly of rich forests most of which belong to the em- peror of Lorand Prabang who is | loyal to the French and whose little
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
TWO SMALL FIRES
 REPORTED TUESDAY

Two slight fires were extinguiShed here yesterday afternoon. One of the fires was in an ash box in the rear of IT Newell place and the other a grass fire in the rear of property owned by Michael Pom ponio of 220 Wolcott street. Both fires were put out by the booster engine from headquarters and the Walnut street station engine. Dam age was slight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
MASCOLO DIRECTOR
 OF ELM CITY FIRM

Atty. Edward Mascolo was made director of New Haven corpora tion, the Woodhill Insulation Co.
 Inc, which was granted a certifi- cate of organization yesterday by the secretary of state, Sara B. Craw- ford. The secretary of the corpora tion is Victoria Santoro of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

MOON-Mrs. Jennie Cook An drews Moon, aged 75, the widow of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

1 at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to II p. m.
 The funeral of James J. Ryan vii lbe held tomorrow morning at 9:15 o'clock from the home, All Hamilton Avenue, to the Church of the Sacred Heart where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in the fam 1 fly plot in the new St. JoSeph'S cemetery.
 The funeral of John E. Kelly will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 61 Ives street, to the Church of the Sacred Heart where a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at s o'clock. Burial will be :n the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Rob- ert c. Each were held this morning at II o'clock at the AlderSon Funeral home, 70 Central Avenue. Rev. Sam uel A. Budde, acting rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was in the new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Leo George Hamel took place this morning from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street, at 8:30 o'clock, to St. Ans church at g where a solemn requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Alfred Mathieu, assisted by ReW Ubald Laurion as deacon, and Rev. Henri Laurion as subdeacon. Special music was rendered by the church choir Marcel Doucette, soloist, singing "Pie Jesu" at the offertory, Schnbert's Farewell" at the recessionai. and also Nearer My God to Thee" The bearers were Lomer Manseau. Ed ward Lamontagne, Charles March and, Raymond Oullette, Raymond Doumouchel and Francis Molleur Burial took place in the family plot in Calvary cemetery, with committal by Rev. Henri Laurion.
 The funeral of Mrs. Frances Rus gaitis will be held Friday at 8:30 o'clock from the Deliniks funeral home, IT Congres savenue, to St Stanislaus Kostke church at 6 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call this eve ming from T to II.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

James Moon, died this morning at her home on Cook Hill Road, Ches- hire. She was born on May 20, 1865, in Cheshire, the daughter of Porter and Eliza Cook Andrews, and had been 8 lifelong resident of that town.
 She was a member of the Con- gregational Church.
 Survivors include one son. Harold Moon; two grandchildren Miss Jan- ice and Warren Moon, two nieces, Lillian and Alice Andrews; and one sister, Miss Lena E. Andrews, all of Cheshire.
 The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at ? o'clock at her home in Cheshire. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Cheshire.
 RINKUS-Anthony Rinkus (Rin- kavage) age 48, of Bethlehem road, Woodbury, died yesterday afternoon at the Waterbury hospital after a short illness. He was native of Lithuania, csming to this city 27 years ago, where he resided until five years ago, going 70 Woodbury where he has since lived. He was employed on the Fogg farm. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Jo- seph Markus of Waterbury, Mrs. Mary Chepukaitis of Lithuania, one brother, Joseph of Thomaston, and three riieces and three nephews. The funeral will take place from the Deliniks funeral home, IT Congress avenue, tomorrow at 3 o'clock with burial in the Lithuanian Independ- ent cemetery. Friends may call to- day from 2 to Il.
Evening star., 1940-10-10

Turkey Supper Scheduled
A turkey supper will be held to-
night in st. Marks Parish Hall.
Fairland, Md, as benefit for the
Sunday school.
Evening star., 1940-10-10
Entertaining for Visitors
And Farewell Parties Keep
Society on the Move
Mrs. Claude Pepper Gives Luncheon;
Mrs. c.. w. Grosner Is Hostess;
Mr.. and Mrs. Pell Give Supper

informal parties and yesterday
visitors farewell fetes
shortly the Capital Today equally busy with similar
Florida hostess
the Shoreha compliment Mrs
the lecture which McNeese
arranged Century Their Wives
New Member of Cabinet
areR Ranking Guests
H Claude Wckard and Mrs Jesse H.
ranking guests
Stanley Reed
William Douglas Mrs Henry Grady Miss Paulea Gune Mrs.
A. James Hamilton Lewis
Mrs William Jennings Price
Mrs. Fred r. Young
Allen Cleveland Phelps Mrs. Curtis c.
H Ellis Mrs Julian A. Frant
Mrs Vincent M Miles j. Paul Yoder Mrs Joseph
Green Mrs Burke Mrs James Lampkn Mrs
Shenefeld Barton Embry Mrs Will
liam Wegeer Mrs Edward B. Adeigs, Mrs
sumter Smith Mrs George Sanford Holiness H. w. Towner Mrs H.
F. BRYANT and Jones Taylor.
Evening star., 1940-10-10

Women are organizing hockey
teams in South Africa.
Evening star., 1940-10-10
Opera Presentation
Will Attract Society

Diplomatic and social circles are
taking great interest in the grand
opera program featuring outstand-
ing young singers of Washington
and Baltimore at the Immaculate
Conception School Saturday night,
under the direction of Nine. Amelia
Cont.
Among those planning to attend
are the Minister of Finland, the
Naval Attache of the Netherlands
and Nine Meier Ranneft, the Gu
ban Consul and Sonora de Sera, Mr.
and Mrs. Albion w. Tuck, Mrs.
Howard Blandy, Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Clarendon Smith, Mrs Edgar
Merritt, Mrs Christian Heurich.
Col. and Mrs. Robert H. Fletcher,
DR.. and Mrs. Kurt Hetzel, DR.. and
Mrs. William Manger, Mr.. Ugo
Carusi. DR.. Edith Seville Coale, Mr.
and Mrs. Weldon Carter, Mr.. H.
Mccoy Jones, DR.. and Mrs. Harry
Humphrey, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Humphrey Daniel, DR.. and Mrs.
Robert C. Horner. Mrs. Edith Hoff-
man Jones, Mrs. Huron w. Lawson,
Miss Clelia Fioravanti, Mrs Ruth
H. Snodgrass. Mrs Dolores Florea,
Mrs. Ruth H. Harmstone and Mr..
Charles Fash.
The program includes a presenta-
ton of the complete opera, "Caval-
leria Rusticana," with full costuming
and scenery, and excerpts from
Lucia"
Evening star., 1940-10-10
Miss Carlyn Krupp
To Wed in December

Mr.. Elias G. Krupp of Ell Paso
Tex. has announced the engage
ment of his daughter, Miss Carlyr
V. Krupp, to Mr.. Bernard H. Levin.
son, formerly of Seattle and nov
an attorney with the Department Of
Justice.
Miss Krupp received her A. B. de-
gree from the University of Cali
fornia and her A. M. degree ir
speech from Columbia University
At present she is in New York do
ing radio work. She is member Of
Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority.
Mr.. Levinson received his A. B
degree from the University Of Gin.
cinnati and his L. B. degree from
Harvard Law School. He is mem.
ber of Phi Beta Kappa.
The wedding will take place De.
cember 20 in New York.
Evening star., 1940-10-10
Miss Mary Young
Becomes Bride of
1t. Col. Tate

The marriage Of Miss Mary
Seward Young, daughter OF Mr..
Benjamin billiard Young and the
late Mrs. Young of Warfield, Va,
to 1t. Col. Clifford Hildebrandt
Tate, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Tate of Closter, N. j., took
place here at noon yesterday in
the Mount Vernon Place Meth
odist Episcopal Church. The
ceremony was performed by the
Rev. John w. Rustin in the pres
ence of immediate relatives. A
wedding breakfast followed in the
Shoreham Hotel.
Mrs. Tate was graduated from
the Mary Washington College.
Fredericksburg, Va, and received
her masters degree from Teach
ers' College, Columbia University.
Col. Tate attended the United
States Military Academy at West
Point and is now instructor of
the 258th Field Artillery, New
York National Guard, New York
City.
After a wedding trip to Ber-
muda and South America the
couple will live in Closter, N. J.
Evening star., 1940-10-10
Mr.. and Mrs. Killers
Visit in Florida
On Wedding Trip

Mr.. and Mrs. John K. Killers,
Sd, are spending a fortnight in
Florida as part of their wedding
trip. They left Immediately
after their wedding Saturday in
the Lutheran Church of the
Reformation. The Rev. DR.. o. r.
Blackwelder officiated, using the
double ring ceremony. He was
assisted by the Rev. Ralph Loew.
The bride, who formerly was
Miss Catherine Louise Brooks,
wore a gray wool dress with
brown hat and accessories and
had corsage bouquet of or
chids and bavardia.
Mrs. Frank Nesbaum was ma
tron of honor, wearing cinnamon
brown, and had a corsage bouquet
of talisman roses. Mr.. Richard
Charles Killers was best man for
his brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Nc
Kenzie of Spartanburg, s. c.,
brother-in-law and sister of the
bridegroom, came here for the
wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Killers will make
their home at 1916 Primrose road
NV. when they return from
Florida.
Evening star., 1940-10-10

phire blue velvet gown worn with
a matching hat and a shoulder
bouquet of yellow roses.
Mr.. Buscher and his bride left
for wedding trip by motor through
New England, Mrs. Buscher wear
ing a yellow and brown plaid wool
suit with brown accessories. Her
flowers were yellow roses. When
they return they will live at Devon
shire Courts.
Mr.. Buscher attended Clemson
College in South Carolina and is
now studying at the Southeastern
University of Law.
Miss Walther Is Bride
OF Mr.. Smith.
The wedding of Miss Marguerite
Louise Walther, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rudolph Walther Of Hancock,
Mich, and Adrian Charles Smith,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H.
Smith of Lowell, Mich, took place
at a beautiful candle-light service
Friday evening. September 20. at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Frederick Zens in Silver Spring. The
Rev. Frederick Eckert of st. Luke S
Lutheran Church ofnciated.
The bride wore a hoor-length
gown of white chiffon velvet over
white satin with sweetheart
neckline. A full skirt fell from a
fitted basque waist-line and her
long tulle veil was trimmed with
lace and gathered into cap with a
coronet of seed pearls. She carried
an arm bouquet of white roses and
lilies of the valley.
Miss Mary Alice Mains of Ken
nett Square, Pa. bridesmaid, was
gowned in long hoop skirt model
of f1owered organdy and carried a
bouquet of yellow roses.
Little Mary Curtiss Zens, flower
girl, wore a dainty dress Of pink Or
CANDY and carried a basket of pink
rosebuds.
Mr. Arthur Laney. jr, of Washing
ton. acted as best man.
Mrs Charles H. Smith. mother of
the bridegroom, wore f1oor-length
black chiffon velvet gown with a
cameo brooch as her only ornament
Preceding and during the cere-
mony, Mrs. William F. Zens at the
pipe organ played the wedding mu-
sic. Following the ceremony a buff
fet wedding supper was served to the
80 guests in the dining room OF the
Zens' home.
The decorations were bowls of
pink roses, tall crystal vases of pink
and white gladioluses. evergreens
and silver candelabra with tall white
tapers.
The couple will make their home
at 3039 @ street NV.
Mr.. Smith is a graduate of Lowell
(Michigan) High School and was
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Evening star., 1940-10-10
Mr.. and Mrs. Moyle
Return to Capital
From Wedding Trip

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Glad
stone Moyle, whose marriage
took place September Is, have re-
turned from their wedding trip
and are at home at the Broad
moor Apartments. Mrs. Moyle is
the former Mrs. Irene B. Pro-
vencial, a native of Washington
and daughter of Mr.. Joseph P.
Van Overmeer, who gave her in
marriage.
Mr.. Moyle is a local attorney
and son of Mr.. James H. Moyle,
formerly United States commits
sioner of customs.
Their wedding was performed
by Bishop E. T. Benson of the
Church of the Latter Day Saints.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Moyle remained short while in
the French room of the Raleigh,
where the brides sister, Mrs.
James F. Mowatt, had invited a
few close friends to greet the
couple and see them of on their
trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moyle are men,
bers Of the Annapolis Yacht
Club. Mr.. Movie has been ac-
tive for a number of years in
yachting circles, and his racing
sailing schooner, The Sapho,
won first prize several years ago
in the electrical pageant of the
Presidents Cup Regatta as the
most beautiful boat.
Evening star., 1940-10-10

Nine. Soong Immediately upon ar
rival without a sense of formality.
Mrs. Ward wore a becoming gown
of black which was woven from
ribbons sent her by friend in
France. The epoulets were studded
with gay semi-precious stones which
matched the belt buckle. Nine.
Soong was in her native costume,
cut straight and high in the neck.
and made of mulberry color crepe,
which contrasted with her bright
jade pendant earrings.
Miss Florence Lee Cauthen, niece
of Mrs. Ward, assisted and others
aiding the hostess were another
niece, Miss Eula Mae Griff of
Gainesville, Ga, who is student
at Holton Arms School; Miss Jane
Davis. daughter of Senator James
J. Davis and the late Mrs. Davis,
who is continuing her music studies
since her graduation from Finch
School. Lady Bradford Leslie pre-
sided at the tea table.
Evening star., 1940-10-10
Miss Hannum and
1t. Lewis Snider
Are Engaged

Col. Warren Thomas Hannum,
Corps of Engineers, U. S. A, and
Mrs. Hannum have announced
the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Miss Charlotte Hannum to
1t. G.g) Lewis Levi Snider,
U. S. N.
Miss Hannum is graduate of
the Roland Park Country School
in the class of 1886. 1t. Snider
is the son of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick E. Snider of
Faulkton, S. Oak. He attended
the Dewitt Preparatory School,
Washington, and was graduated
from the U. S. Naval Academy in
1888.
Evening star., 1940-10-10
Ellen Craighill
Married at Belair

Mrs. Ellen Lee Craighill an
nounces the marriage of her
daughter, Miss Ellen Lee Craig
hill, to Mr.. Milton Picton Thomas,
son of Mr.. William H. Thomas of
this city.
The ceremony took place
Saturday afternoon in Emmanuel
Church, Belair, Md, with the
Rev. Joseph M. Kippenbrock
officiating. Only members of the
immediate families were present.
Evening star., 1940-10-10
Miss Bergstrom
Weds Mr.. Thomas

Announcement is made of the
wedding Thursday, october 3, of
Miss Helen Bergstrom to Mr.. Pres
ton Thomas. The ceremony, which
took place in the parsonage of the
Methodist Church in Forestville,
Md, was performed by the Rev.
Thomas Ehlers.
The couple will make their home
in Washington.
Evening star., 1940-10-10
Weddings Of Interest
To Capital Society
Miss Elizabeth ROuntree
Weds Mr.. Kellerman;
Miss Kinsman Marries

and Kelerman In Colorado, where
they plane after their wedding Tuesday, Mrs.
Keerman Elizabeth Mauer Rountree daughter
of Southern Pines C., and Washing
Keleman Of Mr. Samuel
Idaho Mrs. Phillips Keerman OF
Honolulu, Hawaii.
travelling costume Of beige wool studded with gold
Her
mink Of deep red
orchids formerly Southern
Evening star., 1940-10-10

Pines, as her only aCtenQant. only
members of the immediate families
were present.
After their Colorado wedding trip
Mr.. and Mrs Kellerman will re-
side in Honolulu, where Mr.. Keller
man is vice president of the Bishop
Trust Co. He attended Denver Uni
versity and is member of Beta
Theta Pi Fraternity. Mrs. Keller
man attended Sweet Briar College
and Columbia Law School. For
several years she has been an at
torney for the Public Works Ad-
ministration in Washington.
Miss Emily Kinsman Marries
Mr.. Lawrence Buscher.
Miss Emily Kinsman, daughter OF
Mrs. Edward L. Strohecker, and
Mr.. Lawrence Everette Buscher
son of Mrs. Joseph BuScher and
the late Mr.. Buscher, were married
Saturday in st. Anne's auditorium
The ceremony. at 4 o'clock. was per-
formed by the Rev. Russell Phelan
and a reception at the home of the
brides parents followed. White
gladioluses were used to decorate the
auditorium and a variety Of white
flowers we're used in the drawing
room for the reception.
The bride was given in marriage BY
her foster-father, Mr.. Strohecker
She wore a white satin gown made
with square neckline and lace inser.
tions, the long train also having inser.
tions of lace. Her sleeves were finger.
tip length and her long tulle veil
was held with a spray of white
blossoms. She carried bouquet o.
white roses and lilies OF the valley
Mrs. James T. Patterson, a bride
of less than month, was matror
of honor for her sister. The brides
maids were Mrs. Carl Ahlenfeld
sister of the bridegroom, and Miss
Audrey Strohecker, another sister
of the bride. The matron of honor's
frock was of cornflower blue taf.
feta; Mrs. Ahlenfeld was in orchid
taffeta, and Miss Strohecker II
peach taffeta.
The dresses were made alike anc
all the attendants wore bows Of
matching velvet in their hair. They
carried Colonial bouquets of mixec
autumn flowers.
Mr.. Joseph T. Buscher was his
brothers best man and the usher:
were Mr.. Ted Kinsman, brother
of the bride: Mr. John Molyneau1
and Mr.. Robert Hogan.
Receiving with her son-in-laU
and daughter at the reception, Mrs
Strohecker wore a hyacinth blue
chiffon gown with a flower hat o.
the same color and corsage
bouquet Of gardenias and lilies Of
the valley.
Mrs Buscher, mother of the
bridegroom. who also was in the
receiving line, had chosen a sap
Evening star., 1940-10-10

Mrs. C. w. Grosner
Entertains Today.
Also entertaining at the Shoreham
today was Mrs Clarence w. Grosner,
whose party served double purpose
Her guests were asked to meet
Sonora de Brea Messino, wife OF the
newly appointed Dominican Minister
to Mexico, and her party was one
of the many arranged for the
fashion luncheon which benefited
the British war relief fund. The
ranking guest was Sonora de Boyd
wife of the Panama Ambassador, and
others in the company were Sonora
de Alfaro. wife of the Ecuador AM
bassador; Sonora de Recinos, Sonora
de Pastoriza, Sonora de Godoy, Mrs.
A. Ray Gatz of Baltimore, Mrs. John
j. Shugrue and Mrs. Robert E.
Moran.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pell
Hosts for Diplomat.
The newly appointed Dominican
Minister to Mexico and Sonora de
Brea Messina were guests OF honor
at supper last evening of the as
sistant chief of the Division OF Euro
pean Affairs of the State Depart
ment and Mrs. Robert T. Pel. Other
guests included the Dominican Min
lister at this Capital and Sonora de
Pastoriza, the Yugoslav Minister
and Nine. Fotitch, the First Secre-
tary of the British Embassy, Mr.. j.
G.. Foster: the Second Secretary,
Mr.. A. C. E. Malcolm; the Assistant
Naval Attache and Mrs. Coleby, the
Second Secretary Mr.. j. D. Murray;
the Third Secretary and Mrs. Rum
bold. and Miss Irene Boyle, social
secretary to His Britannia MaJesty's
Ambassador; the Second Secretary
of the French Embassy and Baroness
Baeyens and the Third Secretary
and Nine. Lucet; Mr.. and Mrs.
George Howe, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Cumming, jr.: Lady Gainsborough,
Mrs. Nigel Bruce, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chauncey G.. Parker, jr.; Mr.. and
Mrs. Aldace Walker, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Cotton, Mr.. Ogden Ham,
mond, Mr.. John Beam, Mr.. Stephen
Morris, Mr.. Edward Weintal, M.
Rafal Lepkowski, Mr.. Llewellyn
Thompson, Senor Roberto de Men,
doza of the Cuban Embassy and
Mr.. George Abel.
Mrs. william Stanley
Gives Luncheon.
Mrs. William Stanley, wife of the
former Special Assistant to the At
torney General, entertained a small
company at luncheon yesterday at
her home near Laurel. Later the
party attended the races at Laurel.
Among Mrs. Stanley's guests were
Mrs. Alben w. Barkley, Mrs. Henry
F.. Grady, Mrs. Breckenridge Long
and Mrs. Donald Richberg. Miss
Mary. Jane Stanley assisted her
mother.
Mrs. Ward Entertains
For DR.. and Nine. SOOng.
Distinguished visitors from the
Far East, DR.. T. V. Soong, head of
the Bank of China, and Nine. Soong
were honor guests at a tea yester-
day to which Mrs. Dorothy Lee
Ward invited a large number of
guests representative of the many
circles which make up washington
society. The party was given in
Mrs. Wards charming home on
Massachusetts avenue and the in
formality of the reception added to
the enjoyment of the guests. There
was no formal receiving line, the
hostess lingering near the door of
the drawing room with the guests
of honor not far away, that guests
might greet Mrs. Ward and DR.. and