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October l~th, eA.u advance of $tS.00-was made for the use of the CiSy Auditorium on Sundsy, Sept. 29th, 1935, for theState Convention of the Holy Nsme Society of the Diocese of Rich- mend, embracing this State and part of West Virginia. No admission charge was made and the object was for the uplift of the commu- nity. As customary in cases of this kind, will you kin~ly authorize refund? Yours respectfully, Geo. W. Ma~oin, President, St. Paul~s Holy Name Society." Motion of Mr. Oast to make said refund of ~15.00 was adopted. The following letter was read: "Sometime ago your Honorable Body authorized part payment to this writer for services in securing options on certain property for the City. It is understood this property, with the exception of.two parcels, has now been purchased by the City. As to these two excepted parcels, the City Attorney is informed of the existing situation. The conditions appear of such nature acquisition under the ori- ginal plan of negotiation does not permit of accomplishment. It is believed the purchase, insofar as this writer can participate, has been brought to a conclusion. However, should the occasion later arise and upon request to do so, this writer would lend his further ef - forts in the mat~er without expectation of compensation beyond that already agreed upon. In the circ~mmstanoe, it is respectfully requested the balance previously withheld by your Body be-now paid. Yours very truly, A.J. Phillips, Jr." Motion of Mr. Moore to pay Mr. Phillips the balance of ~100.00, due him, was adoptgd, and by the following vote: Ayes: Brooks, Fox, Hutchins, Moore, Oast, Stewart. Nays: None. Motion of Mr. Oast to instruct the City Attorney to condemn the Weiner and Bunting property for municipal stadium, was adopted. The following letter was read: "St. Joseph"s Al,mnnae Association wish to express their~ sincere appreciation for your efforts in behalf of Medical Inspection for Private schools. We know you r~alize the necessity of Medical Inspection in all schools, and want you to know that anything you can do for us in regard to this matter will be deeply ap- preciated. Hopir~ you will decide favorably in this matter. (Signed) Very sincerely, Mary G. Foster El!er, President. Catherine O~Brien, Corresponding Secretary." On motion ordered filed. The following letters--were read: "It is respectfully requested that ArmisticeDay, Monday, the llth of Novem- ber be declared a City Holiday in conformity with the past practice and custom. In ~ddition to the Military parade, ther~ will be a suitable ceremony in the Gates ~Theatre at ll A.M., at which ~ime the Honorable John J. Wicker, Jr. will deliver -the main address. It is hoped you all will accept our most cordial invitation to attend this simple ceremony and hear this forceful speaker. Respectfully W. Ernest Acton, Jr., Chairman, Armistice Day Ceremony Committee.~ "Portsmouth Post #37, American Legion, is now formulating plans for the cel- ebration of Armistice Day on November ll~ho It is requested that the usual holiday be declared. It is requested that you honor us with your presence on the reviewing stand for the parade on that date and also attend the services which follow. Resp~etfu!ly, Arthur Emmerson, Chairman, Parade Committee."