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years, and had gotten well accustomed to being fed by the government. One day he said to the pastor of the church to which he belonged, "You know, Doctor, I was offered a job the other day that would have paid me four schillings a week more than I am getting from the dole. I took it under consideration, and finally turned it down. I decided to keep my independence."

East B.y Hoo Hoo Club

Dr. W. W. Cross of Oakland, was the speaker of the evening at the February dinner meeting of East Bay Hoo Hoo Club No. 39 held at the Athens Athletic Club, Oakland, on Monday evening, February 13.

The speaker, who is an authority on the venomous snakes of the world talked on this subject and illustrated his talk with lantern slides.

Plans for the big get-together meeting to be held in the latter part of April were dis,cussed and some progress reported.

The music was furnished by a trio of young men from the Industrial Home for the Blind who played a saxaphone, a guitar and a piano accordion.

Among the honored guests was George C. Troth, former secretary of the club, who has over a period of seven years also held the offices of sergeant-at-arms, director and chairman of various committees, and who has missed very few meetings since the club was formed.

In view of the fact that the club was eight years old on February 18, the minutes of the organization meeting were read by Secretary Carl Moore. Only one of the original officers was present, but a number of those attending were present at the first meeting, including R. A. Hiscox, chairman.

President Earle Johnson presided, and there was a good attendance of members and guests.

Joins Redwood Firm

Reuben W. Smith, who for the past several years has been connected with the trade extension department of the California Redwood Association, and prior to that was a member of the staff of the trade extension department of the National Lumber Manufacturers Association, is now sales manager for the Monterey Bay Redwood Co., Santa Cruz.