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elbows! And in keeping with the elegance of the delivery service Couriers were introduced to the fine art of kissing a lady's hand: Don't think that didn't discourage some would-be couriers."

"When a customer from that category calls for flowers, or whatever, I make every effort to schedule a gay guy... they have a courtliness that the straight couriers have a hard time with.

"And the gay couriers, get better tips, too!"

Formally Yours introduced itself to the Gay Community via fun raffles in bars like the SixTwenty Club.

"We show up with a half dozen boxes of carnations (12 in each box) and six bottles of Champagne raffled off at Midnight on Saturday... to introduce ourselves to the gay scene.",

Villella says, more importantly, Formally Yours allows a gay person to order flowers... for a lover. relative, friend... in a completely sympathetic atmosphere, and one of strictest confidentiality.

"In other words, gays can place an order without hassle."

Although he has been in business for less than two months, he .says that "we are already planning a Franchise System... and we know that other cities will want to get on the Formally Yours bandwagon."

If a customer wants it, he will

COURIER JOHN GARDNER

send the courier on his way in a pops my courier with a huge, chauffered limousine.

"We request at least a two-hour minimum, and a lady was having

a lawn party celebrating her husband's promotion... and up came this two-block long limo, the driver opens the door, and out

wine, cheese and caviar-filled fruit basket.

"Talk about getting ahead of the Joneses... the entire neighborhood was talking not only about her lawn party but the limo and courier'

Black gay men to meet in Chicago

CHICAGO-The National Plan-ess, real estate, the arts, and

ning Conference of the Committee of Black Gay Men will be held from July 11-13 in Chicago. Over 200 black gay men from chapters across the country are expectd to

attend.

Topics for discussion will include black awareness, busi-

black gay youth.

Interested black gay men can register by contacting the Midwest Regional Directory Committee of Black Gay Men, 343 S. Dearborn, Suite 1407, Chicago, Illinois, 60604. The phone number is 312-663-9632.

Judge rules on prom date

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--A federal judge ruled on May 28 that Aaron Fricke should be allowed to take a male date to his high school senior prom.

U.S. District Judge Raymond J. Pettine overruled the objections of officials at Cumberland High School, affirming Fricke's right to make a statement about

his sexuality.

The prom took place on May 30 amid heavy security. Fearing disruption or violence, the school hired six policemen for the event. Fricke and his date, Paul Guilbert, showed up wearing tuxedoes and danced despite some jeers from the crowd. No incidents were reported.

Realtors take note

PORTLAND, OR (NGTF) Don Clarkson, a gay real-estate broker in Portland, Oregon, would like to develop a nationwide referral service listing realtors who are either gay themselves or accepting of gay/lesbian lifestyles. This is not simply a business matter though such a service should prove to be profitable for realtors willing to be

listed. It is a way of helping keep "gay money" within the community, of strengthening gay neighborhoods, and of lessening the inevitable trauma of a move for the lesbian or gay individuals and couples who will make use of the service.

Interested realtors should write to Don Clarkson, Box 14221, Portland, OR 97214.

PUT A LITTLE SUNSHINE INTO YOUR LIFE

Relax and enjoy the sun in the pleasant surroundings of our intimate sun deck.

THE ARABIAN KNIGHTS ARE COMING! SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 1980. Watch for details.

Summer Specials:

Monday thru Friday Movie Matinee 3:00 p.m.

Monday $2.00 Night (all lockers are $2.00) 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. **Movies 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday $2.00 Night (all lockers are $2.00) Wednesday = Buddy Night (two for the price of one) Thursday Movie Night *8:00 p.m.

Sunday Continental Breakfast Barbeque On Sundeck

3:00 p.m.

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