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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01
Know Massachusetts

GUIDE TO SUBDIVISION CONTROL The Division Of
Planning of the Massachusetts, Dept. of Commerce is
distributing, without charge. to all planning boards
throughout the state subdivision control procedure
chart which has been prepared to assist them in the
administration of the subdivision control law General
Laws Chaper Al, Sec Six to 81GG inclusive. The
chart indicates the stepbySep procedure which re-
quired under this law 1t has been prepared in two
sizes The large size approximately 80" X 40' is de-
signed for use at consultations and public hearings by
the boards Additional copies for planning boards or the
public may be obtained at cost of fifty cents (50c).
The small size copies, approximately ~ IT., can be
folded conveniently to standard notebook size to &C
company subdivision rules and regulations. These CO.
pies may be purchased at cost Of two dollars (S2OO
per hundred
FEDERAL TAXES BIG FACTOR Importance of the Fee
dera Administrations effort to reduce taxes an aid
to the national economy is emphasized by recent
study by the Mass Federation of Taxpayers ASsocia-
Massachusetts people in the fiscal year 1852 was APP
proxmately $2,400 100000, not the 1888 100000 Of
Federal taxes officially reported collected in this
state The full amount is close to half much the
entire retail sales of the Commonwealth The Fedora
tons figure includes certain Federal taxes which are
paid by consumers in this State but which are col
lected from manufacturers in other states such as
$43,000000 on cigarettes and $26O000OO on auto
motive equipment.
FINAL LOCAL TAX RATES FOR 1854 The average of
local property tax rates of the 351 Massachusetts
inequalities for 1854 is $5048 per 81 0OO an increase
OF Sl72 over that in 1858 The average valuation rate
derived by dividing the total Of local tax assessments
by assessed values is $5426due to the higher rates in
larger places 1t exceeds that of last year by S12O The
excise tax rate automobiles this year is S5327 per
$1,000 of assessed value up S151 since 1858 Between
1888 and 1854 the rates in BOT cities and towns in
creased those in IA declined and in 70 places the rates
did not change.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01

receive the greatest Joy Of my
life in the realization that
l am a resident OF the Uni
verse, which, to me, means
All Creation. I will be glad
Of any opportunity Of explai
ing, or discussing the bliss Of
feeling that I am a resident
of the Universe with any who
are willing to hear me, and
l believe they will feel as
proud as I do in the realiza :.
ton that they are residents
Of Creation with dimensions
unimaginable. It seems harr
for me to talk about myself,
but don't dare speak for any
one else. Almighty controls
Creation. We are His instru-
ments.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01
First Congregational
Methodist Church
Of Boston

Rev. Vernon f. Carter, Pastor
Temporarily Worshiping at ia
Shawmut Avenue, Roxbury,
Massachusetts,
Mailing Address: "a Annun-
citation Road, Apartment 33s,
Roxbury, Mass.
Rev. Vernon E. Carter, Pastor
The First Congregational
Methodist Church Of Boston
worshipped last Sunday in the
continued spirit Of Christmas.
The congregation felt the his
torical worth of the Christian
Faith and dedicated them
selves to the way of prayer
for things of great value. 1t
was announced and found to
be agreeable that the church
go into unlimited prayer SER
vices every night which start
ed last Monday evening at IL
HaSkins st. These services will
be held in homes throughout
Boston. Prayers will be given
on behalf Of the sick unfort-
innate, mournful, prosperous,
and those seeking truth and
certain fultilmentS OF hope.
Tie public may inquire for
these meetings by calling GA
1880. If you feel that prayer
can help, call this prayer
group Mr.. Alvin Allen Of the
U. S. Army has returned from
is months Of military service
in Germany and the church
pays homage to God for His
guidance Of this young man.
He took his place in the young
peoples choir and is continu-
Ing the work of the Lord, Last
Sunday afternoon the Sunday
School had a very lovely pro-
gram with Rotations and a
Christmas Play by the Senior
department. The Young Peo-
pies Choir sang for the back
ground music Christmas Car
olsl. After this service the
Young Peoples Fellowship
toured Boston, Lynn, Salem.
SwampScott, Marblehead, and
Beverly viewing the beautiful
Christfas decorations, ending
up with a social hour at Ho-
WARD Johnson's. Last Tuesday
at 7 pm. the Sunday School
had their Christmas party at
TIA Srawfut Ave. and was en-
loyed by all. The second Sun
day Of January will be an all
cut-felloWship service. A good
program is in store. The time
will be $3.50 pm.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01
CHARLES STREET
A.M.E. CHURCH
sos Warren ST., Roxbury
Rev. w. G. Davis, Pastor


Christians Sunday services
were largely attended by faith
fuls from far and near as
they forfeited merry making
and gift-giying to take time
out for worship. The morning
service opened with a fervent
prayer by the Rev. S. M. Parks.
Beautiful carols were rendered
by three choirs. The scrip
ture was read by the Rev.
Mr.. Jones OF Bethel Church.
Pastor Davis delivered an in
spring sermon on the dream
of Joseph foretelling the birth
of Christ and the true pur-
pose Of His coming. He con-
Guided his message by recall
ing the wonderful works done
in Christ's name
Monday, Dec. 81, annual
Sunday School Christmas pro-
gram; Dec. %. annual church
Christmas tree, gifts for all:
Jan, l, | pm. Emancipation
Day exercises at Ebenezer
Rapt. Church; Dec. 80, 8 am,
Little Iaaguers holiday social
at 1859 Townsend st. Parents
and friends invited Dec. 81
Love feast and Watch Night
service.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01
FRAMlNGHAM

A Merry, Merry Xmas and
a peaceful, happy and pros
porous New Year are the
wishes extended to all peoples
everywhere. But specifically to
Mrs. Ella Tucker birthday
greetings are added on this
her 1Olst birthday.
Mrs. Tucker is still a patient
at the birmingham Union
Hospital and at this writing
is resting comfortably. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Tynes and family
Of Boston, are now residents
OF Framingham and domiciled
at SO Walnut st. Spending the
holidays with her family is
Miss Georgianna Stackhouse.
the young Miss in nurse train
ing at the Newton Wellesley
Hospital. A card has been re-
ceived from DR.. George C.
Branche, Jr, announcing the
opening of his Office in Rich
mond, Virginia, for the prac-
tice Of Internal Medicine. Doc
tor Branche was former
Resident Of the Cushing VA
Hospital. Doctor Milforde
Blackwell, also a former Re
Sident at Cushing was pur-
suing course of study at
Queens Hospital, London, Eng
land, but Uncle Sam had need
for his services so recalled him
a short while ago. The Pro-
To Community Club will hold
its third birthday celebration
on Saturday mite, February 10.
1865, at the Hotel Kendall in
birmingham. Tickets may be
purchased from any member
Of the Club. Mrs. Muriel John
son has been discharged from
disqualification and is con-
yalescing at her home. During
the illness OF her mother, Lit
tie Roberta Johnson has been
The -houseguest Of aunt Moo
lMr- and Mrs, Oscar BelD. /
Miss Lorraine Nelson has also
been dehospitalized and is
able 10 return to her employ |
nent. Mr.. Worth Watson is
confined to his home, but is
showing some slight improve
nent.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01
$4,000 Claims Estimated By
Board Of Fire Underwriters

NEW YORK - Total insured
property damage in Hurri.
canes Carol and Edna, which
struck New England areas
Aug. 81 and Sept. II respect
lively, will be in excess Of
Sl38,000,000 and involve an
estimated 745,OoO claims. If
was reported here today by the
National Board of Fire IN
derwriters.
The estimates do not in
elude automobile or marine
losses.
Preliminary studies on Hur-
rlcane Hazel, which svept
over ten States from South
Carolina to the Canadian hor,
der Oct. Is, show that insured
losses for this storm will an
proximate those for Carol and
Edna combined.
These three storms will re-
suit in the highest amount of
insurance payments ever made
exceeding even the payments
Tor the San Francisco fire Of
1905, 1t was stated by ]. VIC
tor Herd, president of the Ma
tional Board of Fire Under,
writer's. At that time, fire in
surance companies paid about
1920, 100000 in claims. The lar
gest previous windstorm loss
occurred in the great storm
of Nov. 25, 1850 which result
cd in $188,OOO,OOO being paid
to policyholders.
THE 1854 hurricanes called
upon the fire insurance com.
panies to render more ser
vice in terms Of losses adjust
ed and property restored than
ever before.
Immediately after each
storm, the business modified
all available manpower to start
the flow Of payments to the
insureds who had suffered
property damage. Adiusters
were brought into New Enc
land from places as far dis
tant as the Pacific Coast. EN-
Urgency offices we're set up and
are still operating where nee
essary," Mr., Herd said.
In the cases OF Carol and
Edna, the General Adjustment
Bureau, one Of the adjusting
service organizations main
tanned by the stock fire insur-
ance companies, set 10 81
storm offices in communities
from Atlantic City, NJ. to
Portland, Me. These were
stated by 500 clerical employ
ees assisting some 500 adius-
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01

tiers tiers and inspectors in the
In addition, the independ.
ent adjusting companies and
fire insurance commands
themselves are estimated ia
nave as many more adiusters
IN the field, working to ex-
peolte payment of claims. Viz
tually every working adiuster
IN the entire United States
Who could be spared from his
nome territory without I'M
pairing service there, was
brought into New England and
otnef East Coast areas to worry
on hurricane losses. Their
numbers were augmented bv
specially trained recruits troy,
ance. 'isuf
J.. Later when Hazel struck
the General Adjustment Bnr2
eau opened additional Office,
and at one period had 1Sf7
people at work and 50 few,
pQrary offices in o,oro4,.
IA states. 'ii Al
The National Board set I'M
TWO supervisory offices n
providence, R, /, and Boston
Mass to expedite claim O'I no
pers originating in two ares ps
mat ~ had heavy concentrations ,s
OF losses. 0'i'' ''ioiiS
-. IN all these emergency on
efatlons, the adjusting sta f.,
were, were on an emergency basis
working seven days a wesr
ana an with night shifts to csr TT
On almost round the clock
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01
WORCESTER
JOHN STREET BAPTIST
CHURCH
Rev. H. Benton Harris,
NTs,zs~4nu


at the morning service was
given to a large audience. In
spite Of the absence of many
members of the church who
had gone South for the hol-
idays and number of sick
there was a full house pres
ent. Lieut.. Charles Wilson stat
Toned in Texas; Mr., Donald
Wilson, student of Harvard
University; Tech. Sgt. John
POUCH home to pick up his
wife and leavin gfor Spain;
Seaman First Glass Alexander
Ford and Seaman First Class
Leslie Breyard, William Sal
man and Donald Adamson
Just finished their service were
all present at the service. Mr..
William Salman and Mrs. Vim
ME Hampton we're voted into
membership on Christian Ex-
peIience.
Christmas greetings and a
donation we're sent to the
church by Mrs. Ellsworth Nep-
can of 26 Oswald Pl.. Vaux
Hall, N. J. formerly of Mason
st. Worcester.
The Baptist Youth Fellow
ship gave Christmas Service
at the hor'S for the Aged COL
cred People, 1880 Pleasant
Street, at $3.50 PM, Scripture
Reading by Edna Thompson
Prayer Mrs. Fannie Smith. So
los, MIR. Harry Bates and MIR.
Donald Wilson; Remarks: Mrs.
Inez Nevins, Mr.. HOLSTER w.
Gutridge, Mrs. John Roberst.
matron Of the Home, Mrs.
Fannie Smith and Rev, Harris.
The gifts we're given out by
Misses Jacqueline Proctor an
Miss Mary Grant, Christmas
carols we're sung by the group
Tor about a half hour with Miss
Frances Perry performing del
lghtfully at the piano. After
the service the young people
ana adults visited Throughout
the home and saw Others who
were not down for the service
Cars for the occasion were fur
nlshed by Mr.. HOLSTER GlIt-
flege, Mr. Donald Wilson and
Rev H. B. Harris Mrs. Icilmah
Harris, adult supervisor and
Mrs. McKenzie,Jr. were pres
ent. Special recogination was
given to Mrs. Letita Mckenzie
VINO is in her END ear.
Inc Chancil Choir and the
Senior Choir will furnish the
music at the Annual Christian
Frlendliness Service at the
Pleasant st. Baptist Church
wednesday, December 29th at
1880 Pm. a.
matchmaking service will be
observed !, beginning at $50 to
lO:so with a social hour and
refreshments served in Dexter
Hall. At Il o'clock a enc hour
service will be held in the
church auditorium conducted
by several Of the deaoons clos
ing with a short mesnage bv
the minister.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01
BOSTON BAKED
CONTINUED From Page one)

Continued From Page One)
SOUTH take leading role in
1855.
THE NAACP which is COM
posed of many races, Colored,
Catholic and Jews, (and is not
dedicated to the hate roles
of rival groups) will launch
a New Year program Of calm,
clear legalistic logic for citizen
equality. On Saturdays, the
esteemed Walter White will
feature celebrated guests over
Boston WBBAI, 1893 on your
dial at 12:45 noon. Tune in
tO-day! The NAACP has much
work to do in 1855. If you're
not a member, you should be.
THE CAMPAIGN of smear is
expected to continue into the
New Year but on a somewhat
lesser intensity. AS citizens Of
color agitate fer more equali-
ties they must expect some
strong opposition and SANDER
smearS. But there is a pos
sibility that. such injustice may
be curbad by an understand
ing President. MI. Eisenhower
did a good job on the intoler-
ant smear campaigners in 1854
We wish our President a Hap
Ply New Year.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01
MRS. |. |. SMITH

Funeral services for Mrs. l.
L Smith Mamie b., 40 War
wick st., Roxbury, we're held
Monday afternoon, Dec. q, at
Concord Baptist Church, with
the pastor, the Rev. A. J.
Spratley, officiatlng.
Surviving are her two
daughters, Mabel, wife OF Ar
thur (Pee Wee Coles and
Matte, who has her home at
40 Warwick st.
Mrs, Smith was an old faith
full friend OF the Guardian
and a staunch supporter of
Editor w M Trotter, holding
many benefits in her home.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01
LETTERS

LETTER TO THE GUARDIAN
Guardian For Human Rights
To the Editor OF the Guardian;
You have always been glor-
ious to the New England Con-
terence, A,M,E. Zion Church
and to me personally, l espec-
Tally am proud that the Bos-
ton Guardian has never bowed
it's knee from the noble stand
ard of race defense and pro-
lection of human rights for
which it was born and carr
led further by your brother,
William Monroe Trotter,
Bishop w j. Walls
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01
0'BanyOun's
Observations

] got such a thrill out Of
reading a scroll which was
presented by st. Mark Brother
nod to my daughter, Irene
that I am indulging a fathers
privilege Of Growing a little
about her 1 shall enter upon
no eneomium my girl. have
read the scroll, and the copy
of the letter which came with
it. The letter speaks for it.
self, and / append it herewith.
st. Mark Brotherhood OF
Roybury has by unanimous
vote selected you as the re-
cipient of its 1854 award. Not
only during the year which
is nearing the end, but for
many years past, you have
rendered unique service to
st. Mark Church and the
Community beyond and above
the cal Of duty.
IN retrospect st. Mark Bro
therhood recalls your COM
rnsndable and untiring efforts
tranlany areas. When a young
girl, flst out Of High School.
yoaA arganized the st. Mark
Choir ia your home and served
the Church as pianist, with
out remuneration, until the
caurch-could afford an organ
LIST and. director. for many
years sou have served as
Church Clerk extraordinary
and as a Departm e mt
Sunday School, teaching and
inspiring tine youth to noble
Thoughts and deeds.
Finally, st. Mark Brother
hood salutes you as a devoted
wife and mother, a consecrated
and we'll balanced chucrh wo-
ilasil, and an exemplary citi-
zen of the Commonwealth.
David f. Lane, President.
Robert H. Murphy, Jr., Sc
cretarys
Wade H. McCree, Chairman
Awards Committee.
gealllaE monthly meet
ing cf the Samuel Coleridge-
Taylor Musical Association
passed into history with a
bang. We had about as good 4
time AL have ever seen there.
even though I was sponsor OF
the program. In the first place.
no talent showed up. And was
I niSnlayed? / was not. About
forty years age I was a Glass
Leader in the A. M. e. Zion
connection, and / turned the
whole program into a class
meeting. After opening in the
usual form, each person pre-
seat was called to speak ON
What Christmas Means To
Me- and I mean some enthu-
slaSlll was developed. Presid-
ent Ella Martin, and Urea
Surer Lillian Williams preach
ed sire-enough sermons. / cot
IN my two cents worth telling |
about being resident Of the |
Universe We all sang Christ !
mas carols at intervals. and I
az NeHt away happy. The /
coming presentation of presi- /
DEBT EIla Martin, February 6
was emphasized.
As grow older, I continue
studying Truth, with the rs-
sun That I am constantly re-
ceiHlng revelations. Among
these Is the consciousness If
nelng a resident Of the Uni
eefse, Years ago. I was oItv
conscious; then grew state
conscious; then nation con-
scleusi then earth conscious.
nimlly Universe conscious. I
,--sui-------.------z.--.-.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01
MUSIC CIRCLE
BY PsUEDoRA CUNNINGHAM

Clarence Cameron Write,
violinist and foremost contem-
porary composer, is fast achiev-
ing the humiliation of race
obstacles through music. A
former student OF the noted
British composer, Samuel
Coleridge Taylor, his works
have been programmed by
such artists as tz-Kreisler,
Roland Hayes, Albert Spauld-
ing, Paul Robertson, Jules Bled-
soc and the Boston Pops Sym
pnony, Illinois Symphony,
Dayton Symphony and many
others. Els compositions in
clude works for Violin and
Pianoforte. Voice and Piano
forte, Organ Orchestra, Band,
Choral, Operas and books on
Violin Technic.
But his most significant
honor came March, 1854 when
his new work, "Eslegie", won
the 1000 Benz amin Award for
Tranquil Music. This was in
competition with more than
90 composers submitting man
uscripts without names, to be
played before a committee and
judged entirely on ferit anc
meeting specific requirements
The composition had TO be
first OF all quiet music, with
no sudden contrasts or CT
ma%es, one with melodlc mo-
tivation, atmosphere, without
sltperfluous contrapuntal Oh
instrumental device, limited to
10 minutes performance, yet
sustaining mood that pre-
serted the organic evolution
of musical idea. "Elegie'
contained all this and more
exciting all the leading cn-
tics to unrestrained enthu-
siasm.
Mr.. White, who formerly
maintained a studio in Boston
is also founder of the Samuel
Coleridge Taylor Club of which
Mrs. Ella Martin is now pre-
sident. onoring Mr.. White, the
late Mr.. Fred Henderson found
ed the Clarence Cameron
White Club, with the purpose
OF promoting talented artists
and performing the great mu-
sic written by Mr.. White. Pre-
sent officers Of the Club are
Elizabeth Wheatley, voics
teacher, as President; Ruthes
Reddick, Vice-Pres; Berths
Bailey, Sec; Florence Murray
Treas; Clara Christian, Asst
Treas; Harriet Carr, Chaplain
Victor Mascoll, Management
and Everton Johnson, Chr
Publicity.
WITHIN THE CIRCLE. The
entire month of February vii
bring to the fore, "A Parade
OF American Music" sponsored
by the National Federation Of
Music Clubs, an organization
comprising some 5000 clubs. In
terested composers of Massa-
chusetts who want their works
performed may contact the
President, Miss Mabel P. FRS
well, S9l Central Ave, Need
nam, Mass. for information.
The Federation has given
numerous awards to many
young artists. Some OF our
local winners of the past are
Mabelle Fenton Butler, Pianist.
Ruth and Henry Ellison, Duo
Vocalists and Robert Watson
Baritone. :. Africa F. Hayes,
daughter of the famous tenor,
Roland Hayes is now at West
minister. .Arimae Burrell,
Contralto, is on the roster OF
this seasons visiting artists at
City Auditorium in Milford,
Mass Music lovers and
artists are keeply aware OF
the absence from programs of
Guardian Editor Mrs. Maude
Trotter Steward, who was in
lured in a fall, We hope to see
her back in circulation soon.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01
BLUE EAGLE NEWS
BY BARBERsHoP CHORD

Owner Jackson's family
Christmas dinner remains a
dark secret. The squeezing
pig story is only a question
mark. TlSA Jacksonians don't
print menus Of their holiday
serial impresario provided for
his family is his own business.
Your coiumnist will not re-
lease anything unless sane
toned by the chief BE artist
The new Master BARRIERS
schedule of members shops
goes into effect on this date.
Usual late Corners had better
take due notice that all shops
viii close at 8 P. M. Wednes-
Gays closed all day. unless a
holiday intervenes!
Silver dollars minted 1884,
1886, 1887 amounting to
SS,OOO,OOO were unloaded from
the Philadelphia Mint to al
lay holiday Christmas
shortage Of these fabulous
sized coins. A strange CO. in
cidence of this surprise de-
luge was the loud roar of coin
collectors, whose price tag on
the above minted silver dollars
dropped over night 1900 when
banks of the nation put them
in circulation. Quotations be-
fore the day of delivery of
these once rare coins were
from SII.00 TO 1900. Now, they
are only calued at SI.25. il
leading COP poIitiCos claim
buyers want them. Scores Of
the 1854 delugc of these out
of-date silver dollars was the
greatest political windfall
since the Eisenhower admins
stration came into power. II
appeals to them as a fore
runner of COP success during
the presidential campaign of
1885! Democratic leaders took
the silver dollar, deIuge in
stride; prOc'aiming that thew
were going TO make hay while
the sun shines in birth lexis-
latiye halls of Congress. Your
Columnist has few of them
for safe-keepiny purposes in
hopes the rare coin silver dol
lar market may rise at least
lO%i
While awaitiny the confir-
nation of Federal Appeals
Court Justice Hartman to the
U. S. Suprefe Court, the fol-
lowing interim comment is
submitted from a leading pub
Iicatlon of the nation.
SHAME OF AMERICA
Voice Of America made
much of the desegration de-
'lsion Of the Supreme Court.
neaming paens of praise far
and wide around the world.
lut we wonder if accounts of
Inc demonstrations by while
in Washington and
Baltimore against admitting
Negro students are being
leamed to foreign lands.
There is hypocrisy and
shameful expediency in some
u the declarations from pro-
figures in the Wash
.ngton scene, who are prating
nat their children will con-
niue to attend public schools
vhile living in sections of
washington which are res
'ricted under racial covenants.
More next week.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01

AND HERE'S Apple cinro,
Mold Mold - a sALAD-so vsv
!, yst so simple to prepare thai
t :, saaes IN beautifully with a hi,
ssuThey dinner or a cold ham an ~
ipe double. iFuly a rec
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01

~ . yer
feet to servt
during the fes
tive season
espe eially t.
children who's,
tolerance (sys
7 e m Wiser o.
n e w rich
holiday good
Is on the shaky
side
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01

1850 1854
In loving memory Of our
dear mother Mrs. Sarah Rain
ey who departed this life De-
cembsr %, 1850
Her daughters
Miss Dorothy Rainey
Mrs. Ethyle Pierce
Mrs. Hazelle Lewis
Mrs. Maybelle Wolfe
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1955-01-01
IN MEMORIAM
MRS.
FANNIE ELLEN REEVES
1852 DEC. 20 1854

1852 DEC. 20 1854
More and more each day 1
miss you
Friends may think the
wounds is healed
But they little know the
sorrow
Lies within my heart con-
cealed
Never TO be forookten nv
her Son
Raymond 7. Osborne