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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27

and is recognized throughout the diocese for his oratorical ability.
 Mrs. Michael A. Bailey of Hart ford, in compliment to her unwaver- ing loyalty and interest in Fedora tion was made honorary governor of the chapter. Mrs. Bailey is one of the pioneer members of the Catholic alumnae in Connecticut and is a past governor of the or- ganization.
 New officers presented by Mrs. John F. Conway of Baltic, chair man of the nominating committee for election included the follow ing:
 Governor-Miss Genevieve Hal- pine, New Milford: Lauralton hall.
 Vice. Goyernor-Mrs. James Hur- ley, Willimantic: Baltic Academy.
 Recording Secretary-Miss Cath crime Rochon, Waterbury; Albertus Magnus College.
 Corresponding Seer etary - Miss Georgette Gregoire, Moosup; Put nam Catholic Academy.
 Treasurer-Miss Helen Coon, Wa terhury: Waterbury Catholic High.
 Past Governor Kathryn, w. Hayes, Waterbury; College of st.. Elizabeth.
 In recognition of the expansion and growth of the Federation under the leadership of Miss Hayes during her term of governor for the past four years, it was unanimously rec solved by the organization to in- clude her name as one Of the ofii- cers. Miss Hayes was also presented with q corsage and gift as 6 token Of esteem from the members Of the Catholic Alumnae of Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
Weddings
COLLUCI . DIMODUGNO

Rev. Matthew Madden officiated at a pretty nuptial at a candelight service on Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the Mill Plain Union Church when Miss Helene DiModug- no, daughter of MT. and Mrs. An thony DiModugno of Waterville Street was united in marriage with Ralph E. Colluci, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Colluci of Kenilworth Street, A double ring service was performed.
 Proceeding the ceremony a re- cital of nuptial selections was ren- dered by Waldo Newberry, organist with violin accompaniment by Guy DiModugno, brother of the bride. Among the selection played were Alteration" Dawning" and Mel ody in F."
 The bride was escorted to the altar and given in marriage by her father. Her sister, Miss Lucille Di- Modugno her maid of honor and John Collucci attended his brother as best man. Barbara Shick, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Henry Schick of New York acted as flower girl. The uShers included: Clarence E. Roden, and Raymond H. Daniels, brothers-in-law of the bride.
 Palms, chrysanthemums and pom pomS decorated the altar and clust- CTS of chrysanthemunls marked the pews.
 The bride was becomingly attired in a gown of white watin with long circular train, sweetheart neck line, shirred bodice, and snug fitting waistline from which the flared skirt fell gracefully with a fullness to the front. Her veil of silk illusion tulle fell in three quarter length from tiara of crystalized orange blossoms. She carried a floral huff of orchids and gardenias inter- mingled with sweet peas. The maid of honor's frock was of Heaven blue chiffon velvet styled identical to that of the bride with three quarter length shirred sleeves and she wore top knot of yellow pensies and blue net flowers from which her face veil of blue tulle fell gracefully. Her huff was marked with multi colored pansies intermingled with yellow souvenier roses. The gown of the little flower girl was a white taffeta sweetheart gown trimmed with blue velvet and she wore blue velvet sweetheart hat and carried a bouquet of pansies and gardenias. The brides mother wore a dubonnet velvet dres with hat to correspond and a corsage of gardenias and the bridegroom's mothers dress was black chiffon and she wore a cor- sage of gardenias and sweetheart roses.
 Following the ceremony @ recep- ton for the immediate families was held at the home of the bridegroom. The couple left on an unannounced wedding trip. the bride wearing 6 burgundy wool travelling dress and a silver fox jacket and hat with a corsage of orchids.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
Personal
Church Group Holds Gard Party

The annual fall card party spon- Sored by the parishioners of the Church of St. John of the Cross in Middlebury was held last evening. About fifty tables were in play. Following the card playing a lunch con was served.
 Those in charge of the event in- clude: Refreshments, Mrs. Edward Sweeney, Mrs. James German, Mrs. Ernest Welte, Mrs. George Kazelumas, MiSscs Mary and Kay German, Bertha Welte, Blanche Laube, Sue and Grace Ferrucci, cakes. Mrs. Rose Ferrante, Mrs. Frank Linton, Mrs. Edward Cote, Mrs. James Dwyer, Joseph Murphy and James Dwyer; door, James German; floor, Mrs. Omer J. Proulx, Mrs. John zwick, Frank Orencole.
 Turkeys were given to Miss Hazel Penrose of Naugatuck, John V. Montague and L. Appulucci, both of Middlebury; Louis John- son and Miss Elizabeth Brophy, both of Waterbury, and Mrs. Omer J. Proulx of Middlebury.
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bride, and Alphu Frigon, brother of the bridegroom.
 A reception will be held at the home of the bride following the ceremony.
 Miss DuBois is graduate of Nau- gatuck high school and MT. Frigon is an alumnus of Crosby high schoo and the New Haven Junior college. He is associated with the office of the U. s. Rubber company.
 Winona Rebekah lodge will meet this evening at o'clock at Odd Fellows hall. Second nomination of officers will be held. Following the meeting rehearsal will be held for the musical revue which is to be held on December 4th.
 MT. and Mrs P H. Conklin of this city are spending few days in New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
B&P Club Arranges
 December EuentS


 A brief schedule of events has been arranged by the Waterbury Business and Professional Women's Club for the month of December.
 The regular monthly meeting will be held on December 2nd with supper being served at 6:15. Miss Olive Marshall will be hostess for the day.
 On Monday, December 9th a cabinet meeting will be held at ' o'clock
 The annual Christmas party of the club will be held on WedneS- dey, December 18th. Supper will be served at 6:30. Each member is requested to bring a gift for a child and a package for the grab bag.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
Miss Anr, Candle Is
 Rendered ShouUer

Miss Ann Canale who is to be mar ried on November 30th to Charles Murphy was honored at shower given recently by Mrs. George How ard, Mrs. John Meehan and Mrs. Cyril Dunphy at the formers home on Spencer Avenue. The bride to be was presented with a purse and a gift of silver.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Will liam Canale, Mrs. Catherine Mur- phy, Mrs. William Meehan, Mrs. John Dunphy, ST., Mrs. Joseph Ry- an, Mrs. Harold O'Reilly, Mrs. Flor ence Sullivan, Mrs. Frank Martin, Mrs. John Meehan, Mrs. George Howard, Mrs. Cyril Dunphy, Sue Murphy, Martha Meehan, Rose Ouellette, Irene Reynolds, Kitty Quinn, and Ann Canale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
Ahumnae Dance
 Tomorrow Night

The Waterbury Chapter, College of Saint Elizabeth Alumnae, are sponsoring supper dance Thanks giving night at the Hotel Elton. The affair will be from to 1 in the Rhythm Room. The dance marks the last of the chapter events un- til after the New Year and is one of many that have been sponsored during the fall months.
 Miss Mildred Jarvis is chairman of the dance committee, and is being assisted by Miss Arlene Chat field, Miss Mary Louise Parsons, and Miss Nancy J. Delaney
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27

church, Bridgeport. with Rt. Rev. Msgr. John c. Lynch, the pastor, of- ficiating.
 Miss Eileen McDermott will serve as her sisters only attendant and Elton H. Alexander, Jr., of West Hartford, will be best man for his brother.
 Dinner at Housatonic lodge will follow the ceremony after which the couple will leave for a wedding trip. They will make their home at 60 Meriden road after December 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES :
Holiday Dance
 This EOening

Many advance reservations have been made for the holiday dance of the Sacred Heart Alumnae Associa- ton which will be held this evening at Temple Hall.
 Mrs. Marie Dietz is chairman of arrangements for the event and is being assisted by Marie Commerford, Margaret Sullivan, Lucy Guerrera, and Margaret Byrnes.
 Patrons and patronesses for the event include: Rev. Henry Quinn, pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart, Rev. John Dial, assistant pastor, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Dow ling, MT. and Mrs. Jeremiah Ring, MT. and Mrs. John Corden and MT. and Mrs. John Howard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT BRIDGE

Top scorers in the Tuesday even- ing session fo the Cornell Contract club conducted by Mrs. John c. Moriarty were: North and South: Frank Driscoil and Arthur Leas, 123; Mrs. Norman Cables and Mrs. James Walsh, 115; and East and West Sally Stapleton and Mrs. Frederick Bell, Mrs. Peter Costigan and Mrs. Will liam Cleary tied with 105 and Miss Rhea Aubertin and Mrs. Charles Velte, 103.
 The standing to date was as fol- lows: Walsh-C Gables, 544; Pierson- Mitchell, 528; Leas-Driscoll, 528; and Stover-Kelly 5161s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
Miss Marie Barnes Weeds John 5. Murphy Ton1orrov

Prominent among the Thanksgiv- ing nuptials will be the marriage of Miss Marie Catherine Barnes, daughter of Mrs. Patrick F. Barnes of Fox street and John Stevens Murphy, son of MT. and Mrs. Mich ael Murphy of Albion street which will take place tomorrow morning at g o'clock at St. Patrick's church.
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marais, Jeannette Blake, Agnes Donnelly, Marie Donnelly, Ellen Donnelly, Mrs. Santo Bologna, Anna Doolin, Mrs. James Czarzasty, Eileen Mulvaney, Lillian Cepelak, Mary Brennan, Mrs. George McDuff, Yo- landa Calabrese, Mrs. Thomas Dee- ley, Carmie Gambardella, Mary AL man, Margaret O'Donnell, Patricia Murphy.
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M'DERMOTT-ALEXANDER

Miss Margaret F. McDermott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. McDermott Of Bridgeport, has com pleted plans for her wedding to Kenneth D. Alexander. son Of MT. and Mrs. Elton IT. Alexander of Meriden road. The ceremony will be performed tomorrow morning ct ii:30 at the rect0ry of st. PatrIck's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
Democratic Group
 Plans Dec. Part,

A Christmas party will be given under the auspices of the Italian American Women's Democratic Club at the Silver Chalet on De- cember 9th at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Au- gusta Perotti is chairman of the event assisted by Mrs. Linda Fall zone, Mrs. John DeBiase, Mrs. Ve- ronica McNally, Mrs. Anne Wesley, Mrs. Mary Travisano, Mrs. Angeline Tremaglio and Mrs. Francis DeJohn. The event promises to be most suc- cesSful.
 Pine Rock circle, Lady Foresters of America, will hold a food sac Saturday at Miller & Peck's. Mem bers are asked to get their contribu- tions down early. If they cannot deliver them they are asked to call Nora Doyle on Watertown avenue or Mrs. E. B. Peters on Grand street, and transportation will be furnished.
 The Friendly Workers Group of the Sacred Heart Church is sponsor ing a musical revue on Friday evening at 8 o'clock at the Sacred Heart hall. The proceeds will be used for the Catholic Missions which are in great need at this time of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27

The annual supper and bazaar of the Ladies Aid society of the First Lutheran church will be held De- cember 4 at the parish house, 5S Grove street. Supper will be served from 4:30 p. m. to 7:30 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
CELLLIST TAYLOR

Ten years ago, Robert Taylor, then Spangler Arlington Brugh, had one ambition-to be @ concert cellist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
Hadassah Bridge Is
 Largely Attended

A fashion show and bridge was given last evening by the Water bury Junior Hadassah at the Hotel Elton. Miss Frances Cohn headed the arrangements committee which included: Misses Sylvia Sena, Freda Bardasch, Madeline Stickles, Miriam Frank, Shirley Schnierer and Leon ora Feitelson.
 The next meeting of the group will be held at the home of Miss Freda Bardasch of Elizabeth street on December 2nd at which time review of Mark TWain'S works will be given.
 The Bridgeport Jewish Commit nity Center will play host to many of the members from the 92nd Street Y. M. H. A. at a dance in their gymnasium this Thursday, Thanksgiving night. As usual at these weekly and holiday dances, both organizations will engage in basketball game before the dance. Members of the girls gym classes will act as hostesses to the New York visitors and will serve refreshments to them during the dancing. Dancing will continue from g to 12:30. Miss Rhoda Levy will head the committee in charge of arrangements.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank McGrath of Sylvan avenue attended the Yale Harvard game in New Haven on Saturday.
 Miss Alice Reardon has returned to Greenwich after spending a few days with her parents, MT. and Mrs. John Reardon of WoodlaWn Ter race.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27

Miss Mary Louise Martin, elocu- tion teacher at Wilby high school presented monolog last night at a meeting of the evening depart meht of Second Congregational church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27

Church, will ofcate prominent holiday nupa tomorrow morning at o'clock when he will unite Miss Bette Oourke daughter MT and Mrs Edward Wesley Barlow MT. and Mrs. Edward H. Barlow of Boyden street.
  Barlow will be his brother ushe will be William Naugatuk cousin of the bride and Thomas Cav this city.
 nupial will Perreaul organ with Edward Murnane sooist.
 reception will follow Chase Country graduate Crosby high Joseph College the bridegroom graduate Crosby high school is of the American
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27

MT. and Mrs. Frank McGrath of Sylvan avenue attended the Yale Harvard game in New Haven on Saturday.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-07-19
House OF David
Play Here Sunday

When those long whiskered Is
raelite House of David baseball
players step on the diamond at
Sticks Seattle Stadium, Sunday,
2:30 fans VIII witness one of the
finest games of the season.
The Gibson Carpet Cleaners
don't care any more about the
House of David ball players than
they do about any other nine car
pets.
Mr.. Gibson convinced Seattle
that the Gibson Carpet Cleaners is
a ball team, when they trimmed
the K c. Monarchs, 50, last week.
The House of David boasts of
many stars in the baseball world:
Louis Buck, Pike, Velcheck, the
pepper game trio, Clay. Tally and
Tucker, and Anderson known all
over the baseball world.
This fine aggregation is sched-
uled to play the Gibson Carpet
Cleaners at Sick's Seattle Stadium,
Sunday, July q at $50 p. m.
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at Boeing Airplant; third, you viii
meet Ella Fitzgerald and her Fa-
nous international band and Star
Entertainers on her first appear
ance in the Northwest. We can
safely say to you that Miss Fitz-
gerald has the most popular swing
band in America. You have heard
her on records and also her radio
programs, but how about seeing
her in person and entertaining you
here at home in Seattle? Let's
show Miss Fitzgerald we appre-
ciate her coming. by meeting her
at the Trianon Ballroom Monday
evening.
Show your race pride by con-
graduating Editor Robinson and
other civic race leaders for the
great victory for Negro labor at
the Boeing plant The editor says
the fight for the rights Of the race.
especially labor rights, has just
begun. Let's cheer him on to great
err victories of which the Negroes
of Seattle and the Northwest VIII
be the chief beneficiaries. Give
the Editor a slap on the back Mon
day evening and bid him Cod speed
in greater undertakings. Join your
youngsters in the Jitterbug contest
for the championship of the North
west with both white and eolored
contestants participating. This con-
test viii give Seattle young people
big part in this the greatest ce-
LIBERATION ever held in the North
west.
A hearty welcome to all who at
tend and wish to spend an evening
of real pleasure. AS to others we
say that The Man and His Bro
Their will also be there and see to
it that our guests for the evening
are not to be disturbed. please
take notice.
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Music Festival

Miss Empress L. Kritzer, prom
inent and accomplished musician
of Chicago, will direct a large
chorus in a Mammoth Music Fes-
tival at the Mount Zion Baptist
Church, Thursday and Friday
nights, August 18th and 10th.
Music, consisting of Negro Spir-
ituals, Plantation Melodies in CO.'S
tune, typifying the spirit of yes
teryear in contrast with the mod
ern gospel songs Of today will
furnish the first evening of enter
tainment. The program on the
second evening will comprise a
higher and more classical type of
art, including works from the
pens of the old Masters.
Invitation has been extended to
local choirs and singers to par
ticipate.
Reservations may be made by
calling East 5056.
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Mems Progressive
Bridge Cub Hold
Annual Picnic
BY ID. NJ. j.

Beautiful Lake Twelve with its
sparkling, ripping waters, COM
pletely surrounded by giant fir
trees and lofty mountains mixed
with the soft blue sky serving as
background located one mile east
of Black Diamond was chosen by
the Mems Progressive Bridge Club
of Seattle to hold their annual pic
mic July for perfect day of
outing.
Departing from Seattle at 6 a.
m. the morning of the fourth after
an hours drive of scenery and
beauty along the highways, the
party of cars arrived at Lake
Twelve where they were greeted
with stacks of delicious hot cakes,
crisp bacon and eggs, fresh coffee
and ice cold cantaloupe prepared
by the members: Mr.. Byron Par
ker, Mr.. Everett Davis, Mr.. Il. e.
Spearman, and Master Bernard
Nalxla who was coached by his IA
Their, Mr.. Abe Nalxla. The men put
the women to shame with their
marvellous cooking.
After breakfast the guests and
the members spent day of SWIM
ming, hiking, baseball, bridge, rae
ing and rowing on the lake. At
racing 1st prize in Boys race was
won by Master George Peoples.
list. prize in the Little Girls race
by Miss Augusta Bown, LIST prize
in the Big Girls race, Miss Jean
Shields; 1st prize in the Relay race
by Master Lonnie Shields and Der
rick Peoples; LIST prize in Ladies
race, Miss Doris M. Jones, list
prize at Bridge by Mrs. T. Good
win, and Mr.. Thomas; End prize
Miss Maize Smith and DIR. Allen.
Mr.. William Dixon was scorekeep-
err for the Bridge contest, and Mr..
Charles Russell promoter for the
races.
Mr.. Everett Davis, chairman for
the entertainment committee was
assisted by Mr.. Byron Parker, Mr..
e. e. Spearman and Mr.. A. Ma
kla.
At the close of the perfect day
the guests bid their hosts for the
day goodnight and expressed their
gratitude for grand time. Among
the great number from Seattle
many were present from Tacoma,
Wash.
The Mems Progressive Bridge
Club was organized in 1929 by Mr..
A. Nakla and it has grown by
leaps and bounds until today it is
rated one of Seattle's most popular
clubs.
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Little Beginnings

The first birthday of Miss Pat
ricia Allen Johnson was celebrated
with her mother, Mrs WILDER John
son officiating Ten tiny guests
were present with their mothers,
and each was presented with a tiny
individual birthday cake.
Many lovely gifts were presented
to her and great aunts, Mrs. Err
nest Wilson of Everett and Mrs.
T. o. Riley of Seattle were present
to wish the little Miss many hap
Ply birthdays.
of Miss Mary Yarbra.
They also welcomed back their
fellow members, Mrs. Roberta Col
Inns and Miss Regina Twaites who
were travelling with Seattle Girls
soft ball team in southern Cali
fornia.
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SO HELP ME
By Joe Station

Charlie Russell bakes cookies
and gives Frisco McGale some so
Frisco will let him win at domin-
os.
Frisco McGale gets as silent as
mother-in-law with the mumps
whenever he gets to losing in any,
thing.
Big Sis will spank little Sis IL
she catches her with big sisters
boy friend. I wonder what has
kept her from knowing?
l won't tell on you kids. Next
time when you break your word
though.
And the paddy gal said Fred b.
would take her to the dance or
she'd beat him up again. Sucker
There was bit of wife trading
right In our community recently.
It's Strengthened up now though.
A hen pecked friend of mine
says Portland has made n man
out of me-"
VIII the Polk sisters ever catch
on?
II the Monarchs expect crowd
next year, they're nuts.
England's got about as much
chance as man running through
hades In a pair of gasoline pants.
Looks like the Trlanon will be
jam packed Monday night. Port
land will be well represented. I'll
see my gal Ozzie Mott.
Gone now,
Joe
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EXTRA EXTRA! EXTRA Call
ing all loyal Americans and friends
of the Negro race in the Northwest
TO be present at the grand triple
celebration at the Trianon Ball
room, Bird and Wall SITS Monday
evening, July %: First, the North
west Enterprise 21st anniversary
and popularity contest coronation;
second, the great victory achieved
through the Northwest Enterprise
and other Negro civic leaders in
lowering bars against Negro labor
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By %. e. Chainey, enalted Ruler
of Puget Sound Lodge OF E1ks
The year 1o40 marks an era in
the history of Puget Sound Lodge
No. 100, 1. B. p. o. e. W., long,
long to be remembered.
This year, Monday. August 5,
1910, the antlered herd will hold
their ANNUAL ROUNDUP at
beautiful Cottonwood Grove Park
under the finest setting that ma
ture can provide.
After day in warm sunshine,
new moon to greet you as night
falls, from the four corners OF the
northwest and all Washington, will
come throngs for the carnival such
as can only be seen at the Elks.
Now, therefore, I. e. r. CTIAI-
NEY, Exalted Ruler of Puget
Sound Lodge No. 100, I. b. p.
o. e. W., by virtue of authority
in me vested, do hereby proclaim
Monday, August 8 be set aside
as day for defeating and cele-
brating our Annual Roundup at
beautiful Cottonwood Grove Park.
The special password for this
grand festival is The Spirit of
Elldom Revived"
This beautiful park Is just ten
minutes drive from lonely, lonely,
Lonely Acres Park.
invite the people of the north
west and especially the people of
Washington and Oregon to fold
their cares away and spend Mon
day, August 5 with the Elks in
the most colorful carnival of its
existence.
EMMETT r. CHAINEY
Exalted Ruler Puget Sound Lodge
No. 100, Seattle, Washington
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P. {. Y. Installs
New Officers

The new officers, surrounded by
their guests and friends, were in
stalled in their respective offices
Wednesday evening. July 10th. The
officers and members renewed the
pledges to aid the Negro comuni-
ty in seeking gainful employment
for Negro youth.
Approximately forty young peo-
pie enjoyed the hospitality of the
Progressive Colored Youth.
After a number of members had
been called upon to speak, the
President. II. Earls, slightly re-
versed the procedure by calling up
on the guests of the members. This
cross-section of ideas proved to
be quite an interesting and rather
amusing experiment.
A delicious repast was served.
Misses Edith Mary and Florence
Bown provided musical entertain
ment for the evening.
AL Smith, member of p. c. Y,
took pictures of the members and
guests and another of the members
in q group picture.
Bernard E. Squires, executive
secretary of the Seattle Urban
League, arrived later in the even
ing, proving to be quite a surprise.
Having just returned from a meet
ing with the Executive Board
Committee of the Aeronautical
Mechanics Union, No ISL, Squires
stated that the Union would adj
NIT Negroes if they could meet
the requirements. This announce
ment was received with much en-
thusiasm and anticipation of fu-
ture employment.
All young men who are mech
anically inclined are requested to
apply at Boeings and request ap-
plication blanks. 1t is imperative
that this be done at once. All
mechanics, electricians and ma
chinists please send your qualifica-
ton to Mr.. Squires of the Urban
League or Scottie Brown, Secre-
tary of Communication of the P.
&c. Y, No. POI Adelphi apis.