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THE COUR Is.

cCoURr IN GENERAL TKKM.-This morning.
James o. Clsphane was, upon the petition Of
seye, al memoirs of the bar, appointed /
aminer in chancery, with authority 70 take
dispositions In short hard. On motion of Mr..
Hine. A. r. Mcguire, OF New York, was admit.
ted to the bar; and ON motion of Mr.. Brent, w
A Melcy, OF the Supreme Courto of the Unlte,i
States, was admitted to the bar of this court
In re Thomas j. Hughes. habeas corpus FOL
discharge from military custody, the conrt dis.
missed the writ: but, at the request Of Mr.. Mer.
rick, postponed making the usual order until
Tomorrow. sfr.ta
The wharf case OF johnson VS.. Birch was
taken up and argued. tfe -
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GONE WEsT.-Emory Parker, Stewart A
Bro, of this city, and Alva AZ Parker, o
Prince Georges county, Nd, left here yester.
West b.
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received this morning, at Prigg's One Dolls
Jewelry Store, No. i36 Pennsylvania ayenu
near 1 y street.
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These els ALL Wool SUrTs, Coat, Pants aud
Vest. for me d. are Centeel IN appearance, and
wear satisia, tory - the most fastidious A
Saks & Co., ST. 7th street
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The African NJ. F.. Conference.


Second Ddy-The Conference resumed its
session this morning at 9 O'Clock, at Israel
Church. Bishop Campbell presiding, with de-
votional exercises by Dr, w Revels.
A petition was read from the philadelphia
District in relation to presiding elders and Law
representation in the General Conference: re-
ferred. similar petition was read from the
New lork Conference. including alteration
in the Discipline, referring to the length of
time pastor may remain in one charge: which
was also referred.
Rev. John A. Warren offered a resolution to
the effect that it is the opinion of the Con fer
ference that the present number of bishops is
sumcient for the business of the connection for
the ensuing four years. The resolution was
referred to the Committee on Episcopacy
Gen. u. y. Howard, Dr. Byron Sunderland
and Mr.. Dennis. the Latter from the Society OF
Friends, England, were introduced to the Con-
ference.
Mr.. Dennis read letter from the Society in
England to the colored people in the Southern
STATES, ana com mittee was appointed TO draft
a letter in reply TO the same.
General Howard then addressed the Confer
ence. and gave an interest account of the prog
ress ana condition of the Howard Uniyerity
DIR. Sunderland also made a few remarks and
at the conclusion of his address vote of thanks
was rendered TO the speakers.
A number of Elders of the A. NE Zion
Church Were introduced and seated
Rev. :. M. Brown moved that ten O'Clock
FRIDAY be set aside for the reception of Mr.
Elliott and others, who desired to meet the, Con-
ference; carried.
Mr.. r. Weaver, general book agent and edi-
tor OF the Christian Recorder. then made his re.
port, showing the amount of the lecelpts and
expenditures of the book concern. and the in
Geottcness OF members of the con ference for
papers, books, &c, received by them. after
which the conference adjourned.
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LADIES, try the choicest Perfume I'm the
world. Burneu's Florimel closely resemble
the odor of a rare and delicate boquet of
MOWERS. and in tins respect is unrivalled. A
few drops will leave it's peculiar and delight
full fragrance upon the handkerchief for many
hours. 90
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PERSONS wishing 10 subscribe for TIE STAR
who reside on Capitol Hill and the Navy Yard
will please leave their orders at No. l2g East
Capitol street. between Ath and 5th.
John C00ayNa
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Blue FLANNEL AND CASHMERE Surrs Of the
finest quality, Just the thing for the season. can
be found at liable & Co.'S, 46S Penna avenue.
between Sd and ~ streets.
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FOR CoRNs or other complaints of the feet,
visit DIR. Whites rooms, 42i PennsvIyania
avenue, between AZ and 9th streets
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CITY ITEMS.

Blue SKELKToS SACKS, for Genhemen,s
Summer and Once use, for clio, at George u
lHenning's, No.5li nh street
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single gentleman, and he moved that the whole
matter be- referred to a committee of three.
Or. Arnold, of Georgia, denied that IL was a
single accusation, and thought there was album
dant proof THAI Dr. Hsrnbarger hal violated
the rules OF medical courtesy and medical iuris-
prudence He thought he was disgrace 20 the
profession. ~ .f 10
DR.. Noall, of Baltimore, claimed that the
Association should decide irst whether, IN a
general sense, members should De- permitted To
give their unqualified sanction 10 tn use OF
dentifrice and other nostrems, before II gave a
final decision in he case OF DR.. Hornbergsr.
Dr. Raphad. of Baltimore, thought there had
been too m UGH importance given 10 this ques-
ton. DIR. Il had resigned, and il ought to have
been accepted, though h. was no DOUBT glad OF
the advertisement which had been given TO
him
Dr. Davis, of Chicago, said the real question
was, shall member who has def ID its rules
he permitted TO resign. He thought the bes.
way TO get rid of the question was TO pass ia
yorably upon the application for the accept
ance of the resignation of DIR. Hernbsrger.
Or. Palmer, of Michigan, Was opposed to
permitting DR.. Hernberger to resign, and hoped
the association would vote for his expulsion.
The question was then taken, and DIR. Hern-
berger was expelled. ...-f ..s
A resolution was offered by DIR. Hartman, OF
Baltimore, censuring those physicians of Bal
certain foreign specialist, by permitting the
use OF their names in his behalf.
Dr Atlee was opposed to the adoption of any
such resolution, As he thought the local socie-
hes should settle these questions among them
selves -a
I Dr. Gross, during his experience, as well
aware that the names of physicians were often
used without their authority, and he thought
the association should be careful how il lent its
slnnuence "a the question of consideration.
/ Dr. Marbery was anxious that some action
should be taken at once; but, pending the dis
cussion, the question was referred to the CON-
mittee on Ethics; after which the convention
ADJOURNED tlll Tomorrow morning at O'Clock.
and the members of the several committees re-
paired 10 their several sections
: The members of the Convention will visit
the Army Medical Museum (Ford's Theater)
this evening. from six to ten o'clock. where
there Will be an exhibition of microscopic
views They will also 20 entertained by Sen.
ator MorganA at his residence, this evening at
nine o'clock. Tomorrow evening, it is under
stood, they will visit Chief Justice Chase.
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A FULL LINE OF Spring and Summer Cloth
ing opening nj Smiths, 400 Seventh street op-
posIte Post Once
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THE FOURTH WARD REPUBLICAN, CLUE
meeting Of this club was held last evening al
siding, when speeches were made by q, w
Hatton, colored, w. s. Morse, Henry Hatton
and Lafayette Jeffries, colored. large mum.
Der gave In their names TO the Canvassing Com.
miit(e as not registered.
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IHE LAST SOLDIER OF TEE REVOLUTION
ne last soldier Of the Revolutionary war Is
dead The fact that all the heroic band have
passed away Is settled beyond controversy by
httle hook entitled History of John GRAY of
mount Vernon Va, the last soldier of the
Revolution" for copy of which we are in
uebted 10 the author, Mr.. J. Vi. DalZell, him.
sell soldier i'm the late Union army John
Gray was born near Mount Vernon, Va, jan
nary oth, 1904: and died AT Hiramsourg, Ohio,
hhrch 18th, 1S'-. He stated TO the author. =. /
nave sha ken hands with Washington and have
fought under him. i was born at Mount Yer
non, aho was his warm personal friend" John
Gray emigrated from Virginia shortly after The
revolutionary war, to the wilderness west of
inc Alleghany mountains; settling in what is
nov sn9Wn as the pOpulous State of Ohio,
Nnrie he hVed up 10 the time of his death wit
Messing the mi ghty changes which have takar
Place IN tnat section Of our country. Thai Ee
was me last survivor Of the Revolution they
Is no doubt. 'psse
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THE EVENING STAR.
Loo AL n W S.
Amus.mru,s To-yt.ht.

NATIONAL THEATEK.-Ba teman's French
opera Troupe IN ala GTande DUcbesse."
ODD PILLOWS HALL.-Grand Far for the
benefit of Columbia Bving-in Hospital.
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WRAPPING PAPER for sale. Apply at the
STAR Office.
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NAUTICAL CUEIOsITY.-One OF the most cu-
nous specimens of floating craft which has
ever been seen in these waters, arrived In
WATTS Bay. at the southern terminus of Sixth
street Monday morning. IL Is known among
The initiated as Spanish rOw-boat; measures
twsnty-four FEET from stem 10 stern, breadth
Of beam, TWO and half feet, and gradually
ta"ers of 10 a sharp point al each end Kate Is
her name, and Captain John Flanagan il the
present owner. she draws when manned with
Der crew 1.-TWO menl about TWO nCbes of water
an. - ls stated by her former owners that she
glIoes through the water with surprising
speed. fne Kate Will enter for the first row.
ing M On u uls aPProaenins regatta season.
MARRIAGF.-A large and fashin-
pAsf HsIe Ehihrfrd At - able assem-
-serOsy afternoon TO wines the
marriage of George A. Nc Ilhsnny, engineer of
the GaslIght Company. TO Miss Jeunie Smith,
Ale2andria, Va. Groom and gToOmsmen-
Messrs. James ID. Clary and James r. Russell,
OF the Gasnght COmpany-were attlred III
black, with white vests: the bridesmalds-Miss
Alice Armstrong, of Alexandria, Va, and Miss
Ella Williams. OF Washin gtOn-being dressed
in white. After the crrPmony The happy pair
received the congratulations OF their many
friends, and left IN the 10 train tor New York,
Boston, DC.
The GOVERNMENT CLERKS ASSOCIATION
A meeting OF this association was held last
eysning AT their rooms on ID street, Mr.. ID. NJ.
Kelsey presiding, and John L. Mason acting
A. secretary. The following were admitted az
members. :. :. Benedict, State Department G..
w Turner. Post once Department; A. c. Vs.
ley, Patent Office: Henry X. Cooper, War De-
partmsnt; John f Wilson, AdJutant Generals
Once: George W Barber, Patent Once.
Mr.. blanchard from the Commute TO con-
slider plan for connecting with the Assocta-
ton deposit and losn branch, reported pro-
gress, after which the association adjourned
REAL ESTATE SALIENT. G.. T. Griffith
auetlOneer, yesterday sold for Messrs. Fitch d
Fox, AT auction, the residence OF the late Vim.
Dalton, Esq, being part Of lot n in SO uare
456, froBting . feet on street north. bet ween
9Th and 9Th streets west, and running back IJ9
feet 10 an alley, with the improvements cou sist-
ing Of brick building containing 8 rooms aud
a large brick stable and carriage house, to VIM
T. 81 ley for si0,300. Fitch II Fox have also
sold AT auction the four-stOry house fronting on
sixth street west, between and E owned by
Geo. Z Kennedy, for sI5,925, 10 l.. s. Stewart
TIE FISH SEAsoN.-The supply OF fresh fish
II limited al this time. and but from $500 to
5000 herring are reported by MIR. Gwynn
Hains, supeTInts ndent OF Johnson's Wharf
Shad (aboul 200 received within the past ~
hours are selling at from SO TO Sl2 per hun
dred, and herring at 90 and % per thousand.
SALE OF MONEY AT the eighth meeting o.
the First Cooperative Building Society, Mon.
day evening, 500 was sold At 19O; $1,000 At 1s6
$500 al 49, 500 al l9l; 500 at 49, $50 at l95
and $1,000 al 1881.
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TIE NEw MEXICO ENIGRATIOy CIR met AZ
he Territorial Delegates Room in the CapjtoI
'ast evening. George W. LIthgow offered n
resolution InStrUctIng the Committee on Con-
sutuuOn and bylaws 10 insert a clause prO-
SIding for the issuing of stock TO members:
adopted. Hon. &. L. Cleever. Gov Mitchell
Geo W. LIthgOw, and Col. Middleton We're
appointed a committee 10 wait upon some
prominent ban kers in the city for the nurnosa
OF selecting treasurer for the ASSOCIATION
Gen. Clever addressed the meeting a. length
ana toi. Bergman made few remarks. Capt.
Lynch, Oh being called for. stated that he ex
Pecisd TO start for New Mexico during the
present week: that Gen. Cleever and Gov
mitchell bad informed him that all the neces-
SSry arrangements would BE- completed so
that, IN all probability he would start on next
Thursday, IN company with Col. r. rgman He
desired all who sought information IN regard
To the Territory TO reduce the inquiries to wri.
ung. 80 that he could answer all after he had
reached the Territory and ascertained the re-
quiIed information
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ley. for the Rappahannock, light: Sarah NJ
Clay ton, Walter, down the river; light steam
er Columbia, Harper, Baltimore, with freight
and passengers.
From the Eastern Branch wharves we have
tie following report:
Guiaonds Whdlf.-Arrived-Sc CarQllpa,
Haitian. with wood tc Williams 4 Jolly; John
y. nepry, Lecompte. with wood, 10 VIM. Gui-
nand.
7. Eauu,f CLARK &c CO.'S wh@f-Arrivea-
Schooner Cora Smith, Swami, with wood, to
William II. Barbour.
RAPPAHANNUoK PREsBYTERY.-This body
adjourned Saturday. Prior thereto the exami-
nation of Rev. w. o. Robey, colored, licentiate,
was proceeded with to the article of ''Systenat-
ic Theology" when, on motion, il was resolved
that brother VIM. o. Robey's examination be-
arrested, and that he be directed to place him
self under the supervision of Rev. ]. w. Lup-
ton in reference to his studies in Systematic
Theology, and also upon other points required
in the form of government which may BE- ne
cessary in order to a final examination. res
olution vas passed that the Presbytery be en-
larged by adding such church churches as geo.
graphically belonged to it, or, that mode fail
ing, that the Presbytery he absorbed in some
other like body. Presbytery will meet next in
Montgomery County, Nd, October LIST, 1865.
THEFT OF A SHAwL.-Last evening, between
and O'Clock, some sly thief took from the
hall rack of Mr.. w. Curtiss, corner 18th and n
streets, $40 shawl while the family We're in
an adjoining room engaged in quiet CONVEX
TO observe the weather, Mr.. Curtiss discovered
the front door wide open and his shawl miss
ing. Thefts of a similar bold nature have been
quite frequent of late in that locality, and il il
| to be hoped the perpetrators may be brought
| 10 justice. sharp lookout is awaiting the
ne KIT of ender.
NUMBERS OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL Con-
vEN11oN. now in session here, will find at
French Il Richardson's, booksellers and sta
| TONERS, No. 334 Pennsylvania avenue, a large
| and well-selected stock of medical books. See
their advertisement.
| JOHN b. GoUGH.-The closing lecture Of the
| course before the Young Mems Christian As
| sociation will be delivered Tomorrow evening
| at the new Congregational Church, corner OF
| 10th and G. streets. by RE eloquent John b
| Cough. Subject: peculiar People"
| AFFAIRS IN ALExANDRIA.-The Journal o.
this morning says:
| Hugh Latham and George w. Brent Of Alex.
andria, attend the State Cons.rvauvp Cbnyen.
ton at Richmond, which meets ON Thursday
as delegates from this place.
The Circuit Court, Judge Thomas, will con-
l mence its session here OF the 18th.
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Sons OF TEMPERANCE HALL.-Good Sama-
ritan Division, No. I, Sons of Temperance, held
their first meeting in their new hall, corner of
9TH and ID streets, last night. The hall has been
fitted up al an expense Of about S6O0, under the
arspices of Good Samaritan and Equal Divi-
sions, and the joint committee on improvements
have displayed good judgment in their man.
af' ment. The furniture and appurtenances
are entirely new and well adapted for the pur-
pose. The main II allure is an unique fountain
IN he centre OF the room, which will be in op-
era uon during the sessions Of the Divisions.
The ball will be used by various Divisions, OF
which due notice will be given
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DEATH PROM VIoLENCR-The Alexandria
Journal of this morning saws: In Yesterday :
paper We made a brief mention OF the fact tina,
an assault had been made Su nday night. by
three men. with clubs, on Mr.. Patrick fafney.
being on Browns farm, about one mile and a
half from the city, and that Mr.. q was nearly
beaten 10 death. The affair took place about
10Y o'clock. MIR. CT. died Monday morning
The Coroner furnishes Us the following ,,articu
lars ON Sunday n5ght, May 3D., tIe house OF
Patrick Carney was entered b. three negro
men. Mr.. Gafney wa absent, and a yellow
boy, named Henry Mason, was alone in tine
house. and was asked where Mr. Gafney was
he sed he went to his mothers, the bov
was ordered TO light candle, but he refused:
the mon then lighted matches and went up stairs
AND brought down a bag of bacon, which they
took out OF the house, and awaited for the return
OF Mr.. e.; when he came they attacked him
threw him down, searched him, aad then beat
him with club They then hearing wag n
approaching, left him and fled. Mr.. Gafney
then got up, and with the boy left for his bro
theirs house, where he arrived a little after =
O'Clock. DIR. George :. King, his physician,
when he first saw him, says that the appearance
OF the eyes and countenance Indicated a con.
cusslon OF the brain; there were two wounds
on the top of the head: one gave evidence of the
fracture Of the skull the other was much s VOL
len. The wounds. in his opinion, were the
cause OF his death. the cutting edge of the grape
vine knotted club exhibited, CORES bonding
with one of the wounds of the head The de-
ceased died at about nine O'Clock on Monday
evening. The coroner's jury found a verdict
OF death caused by the above wounds of the
head
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SALE OF MONEY AT the eighth meeting OF
the First Cooperative Building Society, Mon
day evening, $500 was sold at 19D; $1,000 At 1s6;
$500 al 49, 500 al 49, 500 at I9o $50 at 1876;
and 81 goo al 1891.
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BOG FIGHT FOR 500 AsIDE.-Yesterday a
dog fight came off RI Burchs tavern, MARY
land, about four miles from the Navy Yard
bridge. The sum fought for was 500 side.
and the betting al the commencement of the
nine dispute was in favor OF the black dog at
the odds of $50 10 $40. The black is owned BY
Pat Callahan, Esq, and his advoirdupoIs is
corded at "a pounds ounces. The brndle dog
who, by the way, rejoices In the cognomen of
ssTige" outranked the black in weight his
adyOIrdupois being set down at 81 pounds IL
ounces. This fight was looked upon with in
terest by about 20 sports OF this city and
Georgetown and many a ten and twenty dol
lar greenback iuttered in the breeze The fight
lasted 30 minutes. when the black dog refused
10 come to the scratch, and "Tige,n the veteran
of many a we'll contested fight, was declared
the winner amid much applause. The winner
Of the fight. ssTige,' is well known among the
sports as belonging to the Rucker Steamer En-
CINE. and fighter of some thirteen years old.
He has had encounters with some of the best
bred dogs of this section, and always wins.
Among those on the ground were Major Ben
Warner, Harry Middleton, John O'Leary, and
Bun Bryan. Patrick Murphy was Judge.
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The Fish SEAsoN-The supply OF fresh fish
IL limited al this time, and but from $500 10
5000 herring are reported by hr. Gwynn
Hains, superInts ndent OF Johnson's Wharf.
Shad (aboul 1000 received within the past "a
hours are selling At from $40 10 Sl2 per hun
dred, and herring at ss and % per thousand.
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NUMBERS OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL Con-
vEN1IoN. now in session here, will find al
French IL Richardson's, booksellers and sta
TONERS, No. 334 Pennsylvania avenue. a large
and well-selected stock OF medical books. See
their advertisement
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X
Superior requirements over nan. 1t was an
outrage to exclude them from equal positions
with ourselves, and he longed for the day when
the female practitioner could be met IRE ,pect-
i've of the lot al law Of discrimination.
DR.. Cowdie, of Philadelphia, believed that f
the females, as a mass were 10 connne them
selves to their own sphere, they would confer
more happiness and tend 10 enhance the exai
tation of their sex more than by the pursuit of
medicine. Some, il is true, had proved them
selves fit for the protessloni but he was op-
posed to any special leglsla.ion on .he subject,
public support. Let every citlZen be the judge
whether he shall employ a female physician or
male. II had been the doctrine OF some that
females shall be let alone; but as he happened
to have some interest in the sex, he was op.
posed 10 tins doctrine. Loud and prolonge
applause He concluded by hoping the sub.
ject shou Id be not officially noticed
DIR. Davis, of Chicago, thought there was no
impeachment in the way OF female practitioners,
and the convention had nothing TO do with
the matter If a disseEsion occurred IN any
local society IT was impoiinc 10 bring IT before
a general convention. He had high respect
for female character in ever phase OF life; but
did not like to see her logged into the slum and
noise OF public discussion. Goa mas given wo-
man an exalted sphere, and ne thought as long
as the medical profession did not trespass upon
W hat woman had done, he did not think this
convention had anything TO do with the SUBJ
ject. He moved that the question be indefinite.
ly postponed fI eg I..E
The question upon postponement was pu,
and carried decidedly amid enthusiastic ap.
piause.
The resolution Of acceptance Of the resigna.
ton of DIR. Hermberger, as member OF tbs
association, was then taken up; when DR.
Sayre, of New York, moved that the name OF
DR.. Hermberger be striken from the rolls, be.
cause he bad violated the code OF ethics He
had found that he could not succeed as mem
b, r of profession IN the code OF ethics, and
tbs refore had, in an imner'inent lette
TER dered his resignation as ame nber OF ti,s
q ed citation. The speaker cIos~a by reading
/ certificates from new spaper editors of the un.
profef sional couduct VI DIR. Hermberger as
physie ian and gentleman. ss
DR.. Howard was opposed TO the Associate
passing Judgment upon TIM case of DIR. Hern-
J berger upon tie unftvorable jad gment Of 9
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JOHN b. GouGH.-The closing lecture Of rh
course before the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION will be delivered tomorrow evening
at the new Congregational Church, corner o
10Th and G streets. hy RE eloquent John b
Cough. Subject: peculiar People"
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GEORGETOWN ADVERrISENEyrs.

INTENSIVE STOCK OF CROCKERY AND
GLAfsWAkE AT AUCTION
On MONDAY. NAV nth. at 10 clock will sell
az No loo Hie str, ct. between Cay aud Dumhsriop
reefs the entire stock OF Crockery aud Glas.~ara
Terms cash. THOMAS BOWLING.
by o-N Auctioneer.