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THE  AMHERST NEWS-TIMES
VOL. IV.   NO. 4.
ISSUBO     THURSDAY
AMHBRST,   OHIO,    THURSDAY,       JUNB 1, IMf.
Katcha-Koo Will be a
Mammoth Production
CROWDS ARK ASSURED POR BACH
PERFORMANCE OF BIQOEST LOCAL HIT IN YEARS—SEAT
SALE OPENS SATURDAY
MORNING
Choruses of beatlful Oriental ladles,
resplendent In becoming head dresses,
gay tunica and cunning trousers,
whose brilliancy 'is effectively som-
bered here and there by an Eastern
slsve la brown clothes and properly
sober face, will greet the eye when
the curtain rises on the first aet of
the mystical fantastic "Kacha-Koo,"
about which alt Amherat haa been
talking for the paat two weeks. Seldom has au amateur production created such a atlr. The reason is not
difficult to find, howeve,. In the first
place. *:'Kacha-Koo" la different. Prom
the time of first rehearsals, the spice,
charm aad originality of the clever
musical piece captivated alike performers and committee Just as It will
capture the hearts of the crowds who
will applaud It from pit gallery of the
Town Hall Monday and Tuesday eve-
rMrgs, June 6 and 6.
Then the best known people of Amherst are either ln the production or
behind tt. What more la needed to
apell that magic word success. But
thia la not all. A cause dear to the
hearts of all Amherat people la to be
benefited by the sums which Kacha-
Koo Is expected to pour Into the treasury of the American Legion and La-
dlea' Auxiliary through Its performers
nest week.
The story of Kacht-Koo abounds In
funny situations. Kacha-Koo himself
("Bud" Hearn), who la really an
American aviator In dlsglse and who
ia "playing* the game" 'for reasons
later disclosed, Is first discovered posing as an Bast Indian Fakir before the
sacred temple of Buddha on the private eatate of the powerful Maharajah
of Hunga. The natlvea, including the
i beautiful Oriental ladies and the sombre slaves before mentioned, are
afraid of. him for they fear his curses,
Supplications and offerings of all
kinds have been powerless to stir him
until two Americans, disguised as magicians appear mnd at the command of
the Maharajah, the Imperial magistrate of the plate, persuaed Kacha-
~J**mtJe move,by garbing him ln the
troaeere or a Frenchman, the shirt of
a happy-go-lucky rover, the Teat of an
amorous Italian and the coat of an
American. Tbe vest especially doea
quick work and the fun of the play
centers about Kacha-Koo winning the
hearts of all the ladles in tbe eaat,
beginning with the four wives of the
Maharajah.
All aorta of complications then ensue until the Maharajah (Oeo. Abder-
holden) In despair decides to throw
Olck and Harry, the two "maaiciona"
< Maurice Strohmeler ** and Victor
Bobaaak) and Solejah and Urbenah
(Orace Purcell and Gertrude Bodman),
their two aides and abettors, to the
lions if they do not gat the magic vest
which Is causing all the trouble off of
Kacha-Koo. How they finally succeed
and what happens when the real identity of the various mssqueraders Is
discovered furnished tbe punch of real
entertainment.
Finsi rehearsals are going with a
bang under the capable leadership of
Mlas Dorabelle Strong, an expert professional director supplied by John B.
Rogers Producing Co. Ia fact, everything seems to be in readiness and on
the surface It looks as though the play
could be given tomorrow night If neceaaary. However, there are many Uttle Snlahlng touches that must be
given a big production like this even
after players know their parte. All
awkward movements must be eliminated, groups must move about quickly and quietly—aad delicate adjustments of dress count for much. This
Is all Included In wheit Miss Strong,
the director, calls "professional finish" and la what goes far to distinguish Kacha-Koo from other amateur
productions and put It on the "real
professional" class.
The seat aale opens Saturday morning, June 3, at 9 a. m„ at Kuss's drug
store, and those who have already
bought ticket* from committee or performers should bear tn mind that
thesis should now be exchanged for reserved aeat coupons. Those interested should not tell to make reservations early—aa capacity houses are assured, Tickets 50c plus 6c tax. Children 36c.   Curtain rlsee 8:16.
POSTAL DEPARTMENT
WIDENS SERVICE
FOREIGN  MAIL TO SB LESS COM-
PLICATBD    THROUGH    NEW
OOVERNMBNT   STAMP
Miss Esther Deuschle, acting postmistress of the local post office, an-
nonced today that ahe had received a
government stamp which would lessen
the cost and complications of aendlng
and receiving mall from foreign countries. This additional service waa
made necessary by a great number of
requests for mall from foreign countries and also tbe sending of mall
from this country to other parts of the
world.
The new service le the form of a
stamp. Thia stamp is to be purchased by people who are sending
mail to foreign countries and enclosed
in the letter. The recipient of the letter Is to take the stamp and present
It to the postal authorities and he will
receive atamps to send the return
answer to the letter. •*
The cost of the stamp Is but lie
and will save a great deal of complications. As the matter now stands, it
costs several times the amount of the
stamp for mall to be sent from foreign countries to the United Statee.
Amherst people desiring to send
mall to other parts of the world may
receive this additional service from
the local post office at any time.
BASEBALL GAME
PROVESJOO 000"
BUSINESS MEN FAIL TO AGREE
ON THE OUTCOME OF GAME
STAGED AT BEAVER PARK
BUSINESS MEN TO
MEBT TUBSDAY NIGHT
The Amherat Business Men's association will hold a meeting at the
town hall Tuesday evening, at which
time all members are requMted to be
present.
Pinal arrangements will be made for
the Amherat Baseball day at Cleveland on next Wednesday.
A Special car will be chartered,
which will leave Amherst at noon
and take the fans directly to the ball
park.
Jos Morris aad Helen Jockere of
Cleveland spent Tuesday at the home
of Mr. aad Mrs. August Bablers of See-
ley
Tbe baseball game which was staged
at Beaver Park laat Wednesday afternoon by the business men-from the
north side of Park avenue and by the
bualneaa men from the south side of
Park avenue, has caused a great deal
of arguing, fn tact, the outcome of
the battle Is still uncertain.
In laat week's paper, It waa announced that the northalders won by
the tremendous score of 43-37. The
southslders protest this announcement
and claim that they won by a score
of 23-16.
It happened that the dope on the
game was received from a member of
the northside team, which might account for their winning the game, hot
meaning that he purposely made a
mistake in the score, but when the
business men get together there is a
great deal of rivalry between them and
their actlvitiee In outdoor sports are
long remembered.
The southslders request that the official score be 23-16 in their favor, as
they had an expert accountant keeping score in Fred Hogrefe, assistant
cashier at the Amherst Savings and
Banking Co.
There Is no doubt but what his accounting abilities warrant the use of
his official acore keeping, but out of
fairness to Dr. O. M. Parker it will be
impossible to pick the winner of the
game. It hae been suggested that the
game be played over and In caae that
It la played over the official acore will
be received by radio.
Swbeerlptlen   Price,  92.00  par  Year
 L--  ■£!£, *—"*   «'«•»*..,
'Sandstone Center et the 9tert*T
BUCKEYE STATE
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REPORTS    SHOW    OHIO    TO    BB
PROSPERING—THOUSANDS OF
HOMES   BEING   BUILT
According to statistics of the Ohio
Building Association League, the
Buckeye state is smashing all building
records this year. In the first four
months such gains were made aa to
cause the belief thet Ohioans thia year
will build enough homea to take care
of normal demand, thus keeping ahead
of the housing shortage, which haa
grown more acute every year since
1916. If the present rate continues
throughout the year, It Is believed that
the work of cutting down the accumulated -shortage wm have been begun.
Within three yeara, according to estimates, the building situation will be
well In hand, with enough houses for
all. This means lower rents, people
being satisfied and general prosperity
In one ot the country's major industries. Even thia epring's building
boom will have a big effect In reduc
Ing rents, In the opinion of the league's
experts.
NeW resfdettial construc'tton' now
completed or in course of construction
has been accomplished In the main
with $60,000,000 drawn from the building and loan associations of the state.
Requests for tbat much more are on
the books of these associations, it is
said. Money is flowing in freely in
most sections of the state, and there
is every indication that the building
booms now under way will not suffer
from lack of fnuds. *
This speaks well for the thrift and
progresslveness of Ohioans. They
have begun to invest more wisely.
Stocks of doubtful value are not being
placed any more for the mere proffering. They are being made to stand up
under acid tests. As this reduces
their number and the amount to be invested, the building and loan associations are getting new accretions of
captal. Houses are going up, cities
are Improving and savings are being
saved. All of which Is another' Indication that Ohio la approaching better
times.
EDITORIAL
With only two old soldiers left ln
Amherst out of the large number
which used to respond to the roll call
on Memorial Day, the slse of the parade Tuesday indicated that a majority of the people in Amherst bad forgotten them, or lacked*-the patriotism
to bestow upon those men who fought
for us and our cause fifty-seven yesrs
ago.
The length pf the parade, had it not
been for the school children, would
have been very small. In fact, the
parade In Amherst was not ae large
as was the one held In South Amherst Tuesday morning.
In this small parade were the school
children, one Civil war veteran, six
Spanish-American War veterans, FIVE
World War veterans, several members
of the Ladies' Auxiliary, several members of the Relief Corps, Msyor J. J.
Smythe and Mayor Arthur Engle of
South Amherst. Some representation
for a town the slse of Amherst!
With four fraternal ordera In Amherst, not one was represented ln the
parade and from approximately 160
World War veterans, Ave were In uniform and marched In the parade.
It might have been a warm day ta
put on a uniform and march in the
parade, but in 18*1-1866 and in 18*8
there were more than warm daya, but
those veterans never kicked about the
weather. They fought man to man for
tbe cause and we can be thankful today that they were not particular
about the weather.
When Msy SOtb rolls around nsxt
yesr, let everyone bear In mind the
slab of the parade on laat Memorial
•Day sad think "Did we show our best
splrltr
HEALTH HAZARD OF
VACATION TRIPS
COUNTY  HEALTH COMMISSIONER
OUTLINES DANGERS OF OUTINGS AND VACATION TRIPS
LARGE CROWDS VISIT
BEAVER PARK TUESDAY
Beaver Park wss officially opened
Tueaday. Large numbers of people
(locked to the pari* .early In the morning and spent ths entire day there.
Nearly all parking space waa taken
before noon Tueaday.
The completion or the bath house
and refreshment stands make It aa
attractive place tar outers.
The management of the park will
purchase several more boats -as the
number they have there now la Inadequate to meet the demands.
Dangers of summer camps and
pleasure resorts, due to Impure water
supplies and defective sewerage systems   or lack of any sewerage system
nre emphasized in a radio message
irom the State Department of Health
at Columbus, Just received by Health
Commissioner W. A. Mcintosh. It
is pointed out that residence in these
camps and resorts, even tor brief periods, frequently results in impairment
Instead of improvement of health. Emphasis also Is laid on the danger of
swimming or bathing ln polluted water which in the last tew years has
been responsible for a large amount of
disease'
Precautions are urged against all
these hasards to health, and prospective summer campers are urged to
fortify themseelveH wltb accurate
knowledge of conditions at places
where they may Intend to sojourn, to
be had for the asking from the health
authorities, and to govern themselves
in accordance with the Information
provided.
TICKET OFFICB TO
BB CLOSED EVENINGS
Announcement to the effect that the
New York Central ticket office will bo
cloeed at five o'clock and will not be
open evenings hereafter was received
from C. B. Baker this inohiing     \
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Strieker of Ober
lin apent Tueaday with friends ln Amherst. \
STATE CONVENTION
LARGELY ATTEKOED
REV. EGLI GIVES FAVORABLE REPORT    OF    BROTHERHOOD
CONVENTION HELO IN
CHILLICOTHE
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Rev. A. Egll, pastor of St. Peter's
Evangelical church, waa re-elected
president of the Mate Brotherhood association of the arvsagellcal charehss
at their convention .wtrich vas held at
Chtllloothe, O., on Friday, Saturday of
last week, and Sunday of this week.
Rev. Egll left Friday morning for
Chilllcothe and arrived there for the
opening session which was held In the
Salem Evangelical church.
Sixty delegates from all parts of the
state were present at all sessions and
tbe best convention ever held was the
scene of Interesting an deducational
entertainment. The music and entertainment throughout the entire convention was provided by tbe brotherhood of the Salem church of Chilllcothe.     *
The Sunday services were largely attended, when fifty men from the Portsmouth church and forty from the Columbus church Joined the delegation.
The Sunday morning service waa
perhaps the best of all sessions held.
Charlea C. MUler of Lancaster waa
the principal speaker and spoke on
the manner in which to conduct a sue
Vessful | bible class. Mr. Miller now
conducts the largest inen's bible class
In the state, Its members reaching the
number of 2,600.
J.-N. Prichard, president of the United States Vocstionsl Training school
of Camp Sherman, delivered an address at the Sunday session which waa
followed by ^ tour of the entire camp.
The delegation was so large at the
Sunday sessions \ tat it was necessary
to have sixty-five- machines to take the
.hi* gates to the camp. Every machine
null decorated with a banner on which
PRS written "Stute Brotherhood." The
procession made t very spectacular
scene;
Chaplain Dr. II. W. Kellogg of the
state reformatory at Massillon, spoke
at the closing session Sunday night
on the subject, "Criminology." Rev.
k'gll reports that his address was of
he most interesting nsture.
Albert Lekofskl represented tbe local brotherhood and accompanied Rev.
lOgli on the trip.
The next convention will be held at
Columbus, ()., In the St. John's church
of that city.
Rev. Egli was elected a delegate to
attend the National convention of the
Brotherhood of the Evangelical
churches, which is to be held at Elmhurst college, III., on August 16, 16
and 17.
BEEKEEPERS CONDUCT
INTERESTING MEETING
PLANS MADE TO EXHIBIT AT THE
COUNTY   FAIR—FOUL   BROOD
DISCUSSED BXTENSIVELV
The Lorain County Beekeepers' association held an exceptionally Interesting meeting In the Elyria council
chambers Monday night. About thirty
were in attendance.
Mr. C. E. Hurlbut, local beekeeper,
called the meeting to order.
The members voted to put on another exhibit at tbe county fair this
fall. Mr. Dick Johnson, of the West
Ridge, was placed ln charge of making all arrangements. He requests that
all members assist in the work.
Mr. R. W. Cobb of Elyria gave an
interesting talk on beekeeping and
beekeepers. Mr. Oeorge Yost gave a
very good account of his experience
with the American foul brood and
pointed out some very serious detects
In treating tbe foul brood. Mr. Chalon
Powls of Oberlin, the veteran bee
keeper of the county, followed with
esome very good remarks on the beekeepers and their work.
The association now h*s a member
ship of over sixty people and there
are practically 200 beekeepers In the
county and about 2,600 colonies of
bees. This fact indicates that such
an association is beneficial to every
citizen ln the county.
COUNCIL TO HOLD
SPECIAL MEETING
The village council will hold a sps
cial meeting in the council chambers
tomorrow night, at which time the
paving of Milan avenue and the necessary legislation connected with it
will be extensively discussed.
The matter of curbing will not be
decided upon, however, until the first
meeting in June, which will be on
Tuesday, June 6.
ANNUAL READY
FOR   DISTRIBUTION
The A. H. S. annual has been completed and  Is ready  for distribution.
The  regular  subscribers  will  be  the
first served.
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED
IN    SOUTH    AMHERST
South Amherst observed Memorial
Day with all due ceremonies Tuesday.
A large parade was the feature of the
day's ceremonies and every fraternal
order was represented in the parade
alopg with the school children, American Legion and citizen.
Rev. A. A. Hunter of Cleveland delivered the Memorial address Attorney W. A. Miller of Amherst also
spoke at the program.
Mrs.  Oeo.   Holgrefe  underwent  as
operation at the hoapltal Monday.
FARM BUREAU HOLDS
INTERESTING MEETING
SEVERAL GOOD SPEAKERS ON
PROGRAM — LARGE AT.
TENDANCE
A meeting of considerable importance to all rarmers and farmers'
wives of Lorain county was held today In the Grange hall In Oberlln. The
meeting began with a morning session starting at 10:30.
Speakers of considerable note were
engaged tor this meeting and u lurge
number were in attendance. In addition to the home work of the Farm
Bureau, which was discussed by Miss
Marie Sayles, stute home demonstration leader, there was a discussion by
Mr. Hangar of the crop department.
Mr. Hangar discussed the standardisation of crops In tbe county with reference to Increasing yields and profits from same. Every farmer present
profited by his tslk greatly.
II. C. Ramsower, director of the
extension service, and Murray D.
Lincoln, secretary of the Ohio Farm
Bureau Federation, were also present
and discussed their various lines.
Memofiarxrjy Well
Observed Tuesday
TICKETS SELLING
FOR OHIO DAY
LOCAL COMMITTEE URQE EARLY
RESERVATIONS FOR BIG OUTING AT CLEVELAND JUNE 7
The Amherst All Ohio Baseball Day
June 7th- will see Oovernor Davis
pitch the first ball of the game between  Cleveland  and   Washington.
There will be a large official group
with Judge Roy Williams of Sandusky acting oh chairman of the entertainment committee.
Most of the thirty cities participating in this greut event are planning
special stunts and the air will ring
with "hits" of ull  kinds.
Never in the history of Ohio will so
many people from such a large number of cities and towns come together
for a duy of fun In the city of Cleveland.
At u recent meeting of the Amherst
Business Men's ussociution, all of the
members signified their intention of
not only attending the buseball game,
but also the dinner and theater party.
The committee in charge would like
to urge that all those who expect to
attend, secure their tickets early, so
that additional reservations may be
mude If necessary.
The dinners und parties urrungnd by
the Amherst Business Men's association this year have all proven big successes and the entertainment committee predicts that this will be the big
event of the yeur.
PROTECTOR FOUND
FOR CONCRETE ROAD
NEW   DI8COVERY  ASSURES  THAT
CONCRETE    PAVEMENT   CAN
BE   UNINJURED   BY   ALKALINE   WATER8
In its search for a meana of protecting Portland cement concrete against
ther- action of alkaline waters, the Bureau of Public Koads, United States
Department of Agriculture, announces
promising results from treatment with
a very fluid crude wuter-gas tar. such
as may be obtained us a by-product
from muny artificial gus plants . So
successful have the tests been thst
further investigations of the alkali-resisting properties of tar-treated concrete und mortar ure under war and
the protective effect of water gas tar
on mass concrete structures is being
studied.
The tri-atment consists of simply
immersing the concrete in the liquid,
which is soaked up, even by u dense
concrete. Cement drain tile treated in
this way und stored from six to eight
months In u strong alkali solution
have shown no indications of disintegration, and samples tested for tensile
strength were as strong as those
stored In pure water. On the other
hand, untreated samples showed both
disintegration and a loss of strength.
Iu certain parts of the country
where alkali salts exist concrete drain
tile und concrete structures huve been
attacked. In many such place's concrete Is a very desirable material on
account of the accessibility of the materials that go into it. The bureau's
investigations aim to devise means of
using concrete with assurance.
Through this new discovery, those
ipposing the puving of Milan avenue
with concrete will find that the con-
e'rete will be us serviceable us the
asphalt (lavement which is now on
several of the other streets In town.
It might further prove that the conn-
iii were wise in taking bids uud letting the contracts for the concrete
paving. ,
PROGRAM WELL ATTENDED AT
SQUARE—REV. A. A. HUNTBR
DELIVERS ADDRESS—MEN'S
CHORUS IS PLEASING
Memorial Duy was fittingly observed
In Amherst Tuesday, when a large
number of people attended the program held at the square following the
parade.
The parade, although small, consisted of veteruns from three wars—the
Civil, Spanish American and World
wars. They were followed by the Relief Corps and Women's Auxiliary of
the AmeTlean  Legion
Tiie parade formed at the square
and proceeded to Cleveland street
ceametery, where the graves of the old
soldiers were decorated with flowers.
On returning from Cleveland street
cemetery, the parade proceeded to
Crownhlll cemetery, where the graves
of the departed comrades there were
decorated. The parade then returned
to Ihe square, where It disbanded.
Mayor J. J. Smythe was chslrman
of UM program committee and pre-
shli'il at the following program:
Song    America
Invocation    Rev.  F.  E.  Eastman
Men's  Chorus
Address   Rev. A. A. Hunter
Men's  ('Morns
Benediction Rev. M. Neumelster
Song    Star-Spangled   Banner
Itev A. A. Hunter delivered a stirring address, which was greatly appre
dated by all. Rev. Hunter is a veteran of the World War and the public was well pleased with Mayor
Smythes efforts In obtaining Rev.
Hunter to deliver the Memorial Day
uddrees.
The committee, who had charge Of
the observance of Memorial Day
should be complimented for their untiring i-iients in muking it the success
that It was.
ILLUMINATION NIGHT
TUESDAY, JUNE 20TH
STIWALD SHOES
DEFEAT MERCHANTS
The Amherst Merchants' baseball
team met defeat at the hands of the
Stlwald Shoes at Brandt's park last
Sunday by a score of 25-2. Tbe shot
team had arranged for a game with a
team from Lorain but a cancellation
made It possible for tbe two local
teams to meet.
The cobblers had it easy from start
to finish and all players were given a
chance to show thslr worth.
BOARD   OF   EDUCATION
RE-EMPLOYS   TEACHERS
The hoard of education held a reg-
u'ai meeting in the school house- on
Monduy evening, at which time a great
ileal Of business wus discussed. The
high school teachers were re-employed
tor the coming school term with the
exception of .Miss Mabel Reuse, who
bus resigned, with the intention of
going   to  California   this   winter
The grammar grade teachers were
also re-employed with the exception
of .Mrs. Arthur Both, who handed in
her resignation a short time ago
It was decided that several new
teachers would necessarily be employed ne'.xt yeur when several new
subjects will be Introduced Among
these extra teachers will hu physical
training Instructor and a music teacher. »
The   board    feels   tha    tphysicaiaro
The board feels that physical training hus been u neglected subject und
that it ought to be introduced next
yeur. W J. Durling, who has been
athletic couch for the pust year, has
been considering the new subject and
it is probable that he will take over
the new work.
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Alumni Night, in the village of Oberlln. under the auspices of Oberlin col
h'ge, has come to be oue of the leading
feutures of early summer In northern
Ohio. Un this night the entire community is brilliantly lighted with thou
sands of Chinese lanterns, novel electrical effects, and many varied and
unusual decorative devices. There Is
a free open air band concert on the
college i am pun in the early part of tha
evening This is rollowed by a great
public reception, given by President
and Mrs Henry Churchill King, of
Oberlin college, to which are invited
all visitor who may be in town. This
year the reception will be held In the
hcautlfl Allen Memorial Art building,
eust of the muin cumpus. Here are
assembled rare paintings, costly objects of art gathered from all landa
beautiful Oriental rugs, und many other IteniB of rare interest. The building will be open without charge to visitors during the day and evening exer-
cists. Following President and Mrs.
King's re-ceptlon, the big Alumni Pa-
rude will form ulong South Professor
street, aud proceed north a-ound the
campus, passing the President's reviewing stund, where many novel dem
on.-tt rat Ions will tuke place. The alumni ure planning to return in larger
numbers than ever before, and all indications point to a parade of unusual
novelty and attractiveness. Scores of
hrU'iantly-lighted floats, decorated automobiles, unique reproductions of historic incidents in the life of the college aud community, the returning
classes lu novel costumes with beau-
tiful marching effects to instrumental
music, college* songs und cheers, together with special stunts and features kept secret until the last minute,
will add to the evening gayety. The
college offers a beautiful silk banner
(o the class which presents the most
unique attraction in tbe line of march,
and a handsome bronze and silver loving cup to the cluss having the largest percentage of living alumni back
for the anniversary celebrutlon.
After marching around the campus
the reunion classes will mass on the
terrace In front of Finney Chapel,
where there will be u program of
songs, novel feutures und unique demonstrations of cluss spirit. Special
bleachers Will be erected along the
north  side of North   Professor street,
tor the accommodation of the public
at u nominal fee.
The entire Oberlin community ia
planning to unite to welcome ull visitors from out of town Special ar-
ruugements are being mude to care tor
automobiles durnig the evening pro-
grain Machines will be parked around
the north, the east, and south sides
of the main cumpus. and ou adjacent
side streets, where during the evening
they will he gurded by deputies. The
business men are arranging a special
illumlnatiou of the center of the village, aud ull the stores will be effectively decorated. Previous to the beginning or the evening exedcises it
would pay visitors to make a tour of
the residential district viewing the
many uttractlons in the way of lighting effec ts and general decoration.
Watch for the new story.
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