#### James Peterson, appellee, v. Iris Theatre Company, appellant.

Gen. No. 23,871.

Action on notes. Judgment for plaintiff in absence of defendant and his witnesses on denial of continuance after amendment of statement of claim. Appeal from the Municipal Court of Chicago; the Hon. Rufus P. Robinson, Judge, presiding. Heard in the Branch Appellate Court at the October term, 1917.

Affirmed.

Opinion filed October 15, 1918.

Claude R. Church and Wallace E. Shirra, for 'appellant.

No appearance for appellee.

Mr. Justice Matehett

delivered the opinion of the court.