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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-23

ADMIRAL Porter ON Naval Inemciency.
The report Of Admiral Porter to the Secre-
tary Of the Navy, which we print this morn
ing, points to good deal of inef6ciency in
the navy for which Congress is not respon-
sible, and suggests some improvements for
which Congress will be responsible unless his
views are adopted. It may be taken as a
truism that no navy in the world is worse
manned than ours Admiral Porter sug-
gests o remedy in the apprentice sys-
tenn, and his suggestion is both wise
and timely. We must have skilled sea-
men who are American citizens for our vessels
in time of war, and the only way by which
supply seems possible is by system that
trains men for service to which they may
return. 1t is astonishing that any necessity
should exist for Admiral Porter's remarks
about the absence of life-saving apparatus on
our vessels, and the neglect should no longer
be disregarded. The greater part of Admiral
Porter's report is taken up with his
discussion of the torpedo system. The re-
markable part Of what the Admiral has to
say on this subject is in the fact that he
neither fails to expose the indifference of our
naval officers to this means of defence nor
to impress its importance upon the depart
ment and on Congress. It is believed that
torpedoes will become an efficient means of
coast and harbor defence, but they can only
be made useful by the skill Of the officers and
men in the torpedo service. The system is
a new element in naval warfare, and is as vet
imperfectly understood and awkwardly prac-
tised. Admiral Porter's incisive discussion of
its necessity and his explicit instructions re-
garding its practice, both for perfecting it as q
part of the science Of war and making it valu-
able In the emergencies of battle, commend
themselves to the common sense of the coun-
try. Indeed, his report is in every sense an
eminently common sense report and one that
ought to receive the full attention of Congress
and the Secretary of the Navy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-23

The JAPANESE ISsugRscrIos In the neigh
borhood Of Nagasaki is making rapid
progress according 20 the latest advices
from London by cable. The reports may.
perhaps. contain a very exaggerated account
Of the movement any DENIAL OF the
authority Of the ruling power beng such
o novel. unexpected step on ths Dart Of
the AsiaticA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-23

DAY-Owing to the fact that the anniversary
of washington's Birthday occurred this year
on Sunday its celebration will take place in
most of the cities and towns to-day. Prepare
tons have been made in this city ana
Brooklyn for its proper observance Yester-
day the United Order of American Mechanics
honored ths memory of the Father of His
Country by an oration ct the Cooper Institute.
but the more boisterous patriotism waited for
a day. Iii sa beautiful custom. this annual
tribute to washingtons genius and services.
and while its observance continues we need
scarcelv fear for the safety of the Republic.
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employment in such centres Of occupation for
the unemployed" Then comes the practical
inference that ''it would take a comparatively
small sum to initiate an experiment in some
single branch of industry: and IL IL should be
successful, as we feel sure it might be, what
wide vista of hope it would open for the
future OF every crowded community. and what
world of genuine relief it would afford to the
estimable poor. as well as to those charitable
souls who 80 willingly employ time and
money in their behalf"
We think this is great and sound idea
There may be some trouble in adjusting the
details of the experiment Mr.. Dana assures
us that it would take small sum to initiate
it in some single branch of industry. History
is not rich in successful precedents of this
kind. But we presume the experiments have
never been honestly and calmly tried. In
England cooperation In now the favorite
panacea for poverty; but even cooperation
is on trial Capital shelters itself SO securely
and commands the laws of trade so infexibly
that cooperation can only partially assert the
rights of the deserving poor. Louis Blanc
had some enthusiastic visions Of vast laboring
unions in l648. with the palaces ~ national
workshops; but somehow the plan did not
succeed. The experiments in America about
thirty years ago. when some of our foremost
minds. like Emerson. Greeley and Hawthorne.
believed that Fourier had solved the prob
lem, can scarcely be cited as encouraging
precedents. Brook Farm. the most celebrated
attempt of all, began under the best auspices,
and was managed by humane and gifted men.
But it did not succeed. The work could not
be properly divided We think it was Emer-
son who wittily said that while one man
felt it his duty to work in the fields
the other believed it his duty to
look at him from tho window. So
with other MISUNDERSTANDING Farm, in
New Jersey. for instance. The two farms have
long since fallen into the hands of prosy
farmers. who till them for gain. And if we
were to establish anti-poverty workshops in
New York they might incur the same disas-
trous risk, unless managed with prudence and
skill and strong business sense.
So that, while we are not stimulated bv
these precedents, we feel that the idea is
worthy of renewed trial We appreciate az
fully as Mr. Dana "the totally inadequate ma
ture of existing arrangements for the relief of
worthy and deserving class of our popula-
ton" We shall welcome and aid every way
in our power any experiment that may be
tried for their relief If Mr.. Danas great idea
can be entrusted to the management of careful
business men. and not to enthusiasts like
Louis Blanc. with his national workshop
plans, it will, we are confident, lead to good
results. We shall be happy to see it at
tempted, especially if Mr.. Dana will not con-
found the immediate duty Of relieving misery
with the ultimate duty of devising means to
prevent it's recurrence. That seems to be the
only weak point in his argument.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-23

Moax Practical CHARITY. James 0ivsny
will distribute n hundred ioaves Of bread
among the poor of the Seventh Ward twice
week for three weeks. This is another example
of feeding the poor without the interposition OF
salaried charity.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-23

The QUESTION or INDIAN CITIZENSHIP is ~
be brought before the House of Representa-
tives to-day by Mr.. Shanks. of Indiana, in q
resolution he has given notice 10 introduce.
instructin0 the COMMITTEE on Indian Affairsl
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NIRI.O,S GARD]

METRoPOLITAN THEATRE,
No. sS3 Broadway.-vARIkTY ENTERTAINMENT, a
As L. NJ. closes at 10 80 +. NJ Matinee at =. Nj.
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MRS. coNwAY's BROOKLYN THEATRE.
Washington street. Brooklyn.-AMY ROBSA RI, at s p
NJ closes at IL 7. NJ. Mrs Bowers Matinee at ? r. NJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-23

BROOKLYN PARK THEATRE.
opposite City Hall, Brookiyn.-WHIrE SWAN, at P.
81. closes at II +. NJ Matinee At p 81.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-23

BOwERY THEATRE
Bowery-A STEAMBOAT TRIP TO JERSEY, SUN
LIGHT THROUGH THE MIST. Begins at 7. NJ. closes
at r. NJ Matinee at2P NJ.
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GERMANIA THEATRE
Fourteenth street-EINE YORNEHME EHE ats p II
closes at 10 As r. N.
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NIBLO'S GARDEN.
BROADWAY, between Prince and Houston streets
IEATHhksrOCKlNG, at 7. NJ; closes at 10 80 p N.
Matinee at / 30 +. NJ
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STEINWAY HALL,
Fourteenth street-CONCERT Caroline Richipgs-
Befnsrds Musical Union, at p NJ; closes Al 10 T. NJ
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COLOSSEUM
broadway, corner OF Thirty fifth street-PARIS BY
NIGHT. at l9A NJ; same at r NJ. closes At r. NJ f;
same at p. A.. closes at III r. A.
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Broadway. corner Thirtieth sreet.-A QUIET FAMILY,
at IL A. W. DOMBEY AND son, AT 7. NJ closes at
AID y. NJ. THE MAN WITH THE RED BEARD at
L. NJ. closes at ii 7. n.
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ASSESSMENTS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING
OLYMPIC THEATRE

OLYMPIC THEATRE
Broadway between Houston and Blocker streets
VAUDEVILLE and NOVELTY ENTERTAINMENT, At
IS r. NJ closes al ii p. NJ. Matinee at p. M.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-23

THEATRE COAIQUE,
No. 5i Broadway.-FIRST CRIME, and VARIETY EN-
IERrAINMENT Begins at s p. NJ closes at 10 20 p. NJ
Matinee at 4. NJ.
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ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
Fourteenth street. corner OF Irving pace.-Strakosch
Italian Opera Troupe-AIDA ats +. NJ closes ~ II r. "
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BRYANTS OPERA HOUSE,
Twentv-third street. OF sixth avenue-CINDER-
FILA IN BLACK NEGRO MINSTRELSY, &c, at 8 F.
NJ closes at 10 r. NJ Charity matinee at 2 p. NJ
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TONY PASTORS OPERA HOUSE.
No. Pol BOwery.-y ARIETY ENTERTAINMENT at 8 p
NJ closes at Ii z. Nj Matinee att p. NJ.
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GRAND OPERA HOUSE,
Eighth and twenty third street.-HrMPTY
DCMPTY AT SCHOOL and VARIETY ENTERTAIN
MENr Begins at 80 r. closes 10 Al r. NJ. Mr.. G. l..
Fox. Matinee at 80 r. NJ
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BOOTHS THEATRE,
sixth avenue and Twenty third street-CHESNEY
WoLD. at As p Nj; closes at III As T. NJ. Nine. Fanny
Janauschek.
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FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE.
Twenty third street and Broadway-LOVE'S LABOR'S
LOST ats T. NJ closes at 10 80 p. NJ Mr. Harkins Miss
Ada Dyas
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wkLLACK'S THEATRE.
Broadway and Thirteenth street-MONEY, at p NJ.
closes II r NJ. Mr.. Lester Wallack, Miss Jetreys
Lewis
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Broadway, between Prince and Houston streets
Matinee at i 30 +. NJ
WOODS MUSEUM
Brcscwsy corner Ihire!h street. sn eeiEr fAALs
aaD r NJ TIE Nan WIN THE RED BEARD at )
z. NJ; closes at IL 7.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
street eorne5 Of irypg 81
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE.
& e sos snd 70 80 Mr. Hsrkas Ms.
Ada Dyas.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE,
Fss 81 scH pS snd
MENr Begins at 81 closes alto 45 r. NJ Mr.. G. L.
No s.! :, BroadyayGEIRsT CRIME, and VARIETY EN-
IEErAiNMaENT Begins at r. NJ closes at ~ 10 r. NJ
Wopp Se4 am closes 4, Fanny
wALLACK's THEATRE.
osss at R S Lesser Sases n at Jersy
Lewis
FAT1SFs afhhA aSnhH at
Nj closes at ii r. NJ Matinee at2 p NJ.
BRYANT's OPERA HOUSE
1wentv-third street. corner OF sixth avenue.-CIND DER
FILA IN BLACK NEGRO MINSTRELsY, &C. at r
NJ: closes st 10 r. NJ Charity matinee st2 p NJ
COLOSSEUM,
broadway, corner OF Thirty fifth street-PARIS BY
NIGHT at ~ A. NJ; same at r NJ closes at p, NJ ::
same at p. NJ; closes at l0 r. n.
STEINWAY HALL,
Demands Nas.ca Union H.; closes =, 10 is"S'
GERMANIA THEATRE,
Fourteenth street-EINE YORNEHME EHE afSP II .
closes at 10 As r n. -
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was necessary. Mr.. Dana argues that, as
general rule, those who want soup do not de-
serve it; that the decent and industrious
nottingham would only go for soup in ''the
last extremity" This is perfectly true, and
we can best describe the situation by calling
this ''the last extremity" Mr. Dana has only
to visit one of these institutions to see that
those who seek their aid are not 'the vaga-
bond poor" Would, indeed, that they were
only the vagabond poor, or that we had no
poor but those who became so from vagabond
ways--'the helpless, blighted members of the
race, the chronic poor and dependent. The
question would be an easy one to solve. Our
reports show that those in want now are pre-
csely ''that large class denominated by Mr.
Dana 'the decent, industrious poor"
For the present we are all doing our best
The arrangements in New York are now so
perfect that any case of actual want and
suffering would be almost impossible and we
comfortably. But what Of the future? And
: in dealing with the future we admire the wis
dom of Mr.. Dana's great idea. eve see no
reasor," be says, "why, in great city like
New Yol.N, and, indeed, in all our chief cities,
there canro.. be established by individual
effort manufacturing and mechanical, and
even artistic, centres whs.-s labor thrown out
of its ordinary employment rns~'' una occu-
patton at reduced rates Of pay-cees,>s Oh III
dustry, where individuals, skilled ai6 q ven
unskilled, might find something to doSat
prices which would afford them far more thar
one or two bowls of soup per day" This is
very true, and Mr. Dana shows that, Sin the
various manufactures of wood, of leather, of
iron, and even of cotton and wool and paper,
and the thousand and one subordinate mixed
industries. an immense proportion Of the
labor thrown occasionally out of its custom
airy avocations might find even remunerative
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-09-05
HORSE NOTES.

The people at the "Hub' are getting more and
more excited each day as the time approaches for
the great stallion race for the championship and
$4,000. But the excitement Is not confined to
Boston alone, FOR we hear OF Q great number OF
warm discussions all over the country on the SUBJ
ject as to the possible result, and OF great num-
beers OF wagers being laid, one stallion against
another. Great preparations are being made by
the manager of the track for the accommodation
OF the vast multitude that is expected to be pres
ent the occasion, 1t Is the universal opinion
OF turfmen that the attendance Will be larger than
ever witnessed on race track In America. Pub
lie opinion Ia at variance az to the result short
time since smuggler was generally believed to be
the favored one; then Thomas Jefferson, next
Mambrino Gilt, all Of whom have won and been
beaten on dinerent occasions, which leaves the
whole AFFAIR In doubt, where IL must remain until
heat or two is trotted Of the race.
Is there no way OF compelling pool auctioneers to
sell all the horses entered In race, and IN that
way stop the frauds that are now practised by
selling only one horse and the feldp An IN
stance occurred at the late Utica meeting that
will expose the villanous practice to which we
have alluded to. Magnolia was sold as favorite
against the field, and his owner and friends were
said to have had $4,000 on the field against IKE
amount on the horse IN the pool box. Magnolia
was pulled to lose, but the fraud was discovered
and the bets declared Oh. The pool seller grum-
bled conside, ably, and said tnat he had been
cheated by the JUDGES out OF over 200 Of his per-
centage, and that they had no business to declare
the bets of when he had paid the association such
high price for the privilege OF selling on their
grounds. Are not trotting associations aiding and
abetting fraud when they sell the pool privileges
OF their grounds for $4,000 or $1,000 year. and
allow the pool auctioneer to sell one horse an
the held9 The pool sellers OF the country are gen.
orally SHARP" and they understand quite well
what is going on, and We are fully persuaded they
do not let "sure things" pass by unnOtced. The
conundrum probably will be asked, "How long
will 1t take pool seller to get rich with per-
centage of $1,000 each trOt 2" and the pool
seller may answer, "A long time II the frauds are
discovered and the pools declared void" But
these questions and answers will not stop CHEAT
ing nor encourage the promotion Of the interests
OF the American trottng turf Make the pool
seller dispose Of every horse entered In race
separately, II pool selling Is necessity and this
to a certain extent will prevent the public from
betnr sWipdIed
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MYSTIC PARK RACES.

B0sTON. Mass, Sept. 4, 1874.
The Mystic Park Fan Meeting closed this alter
noon. The weather was very pleasant, barring an
east wind, which was rather cool at times.
The first race was for 2:31 horses, and it
had six starters Dan Mace drawing
vanity Fair alter scoring twice. FIeety cold
choice, the others selling In tue field. The first
heat was won by the Chief after q very exciting
contest on the homestretch with Fleety God
dust--time, 1926 The mare won the second heat,
but seemed to tire aiterward, tine Chief winning
the third and fourth heats, with jim third an d
Lady Danlman fourth.
The second race was by horsemen considered
the great event or the meeting 1t was for a
purse OF $1,000, for horses that never beaten 30.
or the eight entries four appeared, viz. :-Camors,
Red Clond, Gloster and Nettie. Gloster was the
favorite in the pools, but the nrst two heats were
won by Red Cloud, beating Camors, who was
second in the first heat and third in the
second. The first heat was in 2:l9 and the second
in 20. The third heat was very exciting, Red
Cloud leading all the way around and beating
Glostcr nall length, but Budd Doble complained
that Mace crowded him on the nomestretch,
winch was the unanimous opinion OF the judges,
and the heat was given TO Gl0Ster. The fourth
neat was won by Gloster by half a length, Nettie
second, Red Cloud third and Camors fourth. The
fifth neat was trotted amid great excitement, the
first half being contested BY Gloster. Red Cloud
and Camors. On the last half Nettte gave Clos
ter and Red Cloud warm race home, but Gloster
won by hall length In 222, Nettc second The
following are the
MYSTIC PARK, Sept. purse $4,000. for
1884 class: ynlle heats three Ia i've, in harness
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WORK OF THE CORONERs.

An unknown man, about forty years OF age, sup
posed to be a native OF Germany, Jumped into
the river from the ferry boat Maspeth, yesterday
morning, at the foot OF East Houston street, and
was drowned. Deceased was about five feet eight
inches high, OF dark complexion, bald on the top
OF the head, had on dark coat and pants, white
linen Shirt black woollen socks and CATER shoes
The body was taken to the M0rgue and Coroner
Croker notified.
Patrick Flanagan, No. ss1 West TwentT-sixth
street, forty years OF age dropped dead yesterday
morning while at WORK III Spauldng's packing
house, West Twenty.ninth street. Coroner Croker
was notified.
William Murphy, who on Thursday last was
badly crushed while at work at No. IA Bank street,
dled yesterday at Bellevue Hospital. Coroner
Eickhof was notified.
Mary Mullen, thirty-seven years OF age. residing
At No. 343 West Tbrtyseventh street, dropped dead
yesterday while housekeeping atNO. 319 West Thlr-
ty-seventh street. Coroner Croker was notified
Coroner Croker yesterday sent the testimony In
the case Of the boy Giuseppe Vandeuser to the Dis
trict Attorneys ONCE, to be laid before the Grand
Jury. The Coroner was in receipt OF several
anonymous communications, suggesting points
against the accused and Indicating that some Of
the witnesses did not tell all the truth. Superin
tendent Barnard, of the Five Points House OF In
dustry, called yesterday on Mr.. TOle the CorOner's
clerk, to get from him the names OF the twelve
jurors in the case, but the list OF names had already
gone to the District Attorney with the other
papers. superintendent Barnard did not say for
what purpose he wanted the names OF the jurors.
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CREEDMOOR.
Team and Badge Shooting Yesterdny-
Good Scores.

Team and Badge Shooting Yesterdny-
Good Scores.
Representatives from several regiments snot at
Creedmoor yesterday. The weather was cool and
the sky overcast The wind blew briskly from the
and the day generally was favorable for shoot
ing. The Seventy-ninth Regiment Rine Club shot
for . new gold badge, wlch was won by Private
EdmundsSone. II has a large gold cross-bar; a
Highlander In kits ana a 200-yard target are
graved upon it, the soldier standing in a position
OF aim. The cross-bar Is attached to the main
badge by chains. The main badge is oblong in
shape and Is ornamented by four scotch thstles at
the top and bottom OF each side. In the centre Is
ened dgures 49," On the upper part Of the badge
are the words ''Rife Club" On the back is the
inscription "Presented by Mr.. J. Boylan." The
badge must De won three times by the same per-
son before becoming MS property.
Colonel VOse, Of the Seventy-1rst regiment, has
presented gold badge TO tne members OF the
command. IL is regimental property and Will
change hands frequently no doubt, as 1T cannot be
finally won by any competitor. The word ''cnam-
piOnn Is inscribed on the large cross-Dar above.
The main badge Is miniature 500-yard target,
beneath which Is gold leaf studded with eine-
raids and ruDles. Beneath this Is gold rne. The
badge Is made OF FURNISHED gold. 1t was won yes
terday by sergeant r. >. Lesycroft, who scored In
i've shots two strings OF IL and 10 at 200 yards and
10 and 10 at 500.
sergeant W. r. VAIL OF the Ninth regiment In
i've shots scored Ia points at 300 yards ana the
same at 500. Private Scnneel0ck, sergeant Botten-
hauser, Private Krauber, Private Clemens, Colonel
koehr, and Lieutenant Diilmeyer. Of the Thirty
second regiment, scored respectively, ont OF
possible aggregate oil 100 per man, 50, 81, 52 ~,
A., ~
The following are the best scores made yester
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Died.

BLACK-On Thursday, September 3, FRANCES.
widow oil Job l.. Black in the 72d year OF her age.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend her funeral, from the
residence OF her son, william T. Black, NO ll9
East Sixty-irst street, on Saturday, september 8,
at one O'Clock p. M.
Long Island and New Jersey papers please copy.
CooKE.-Fe asleep, on Friday morning Septem-
Der 4, ALICE PUTNAM, twin daughter OF George ].
and Fannie J. Cooke.
Funeral this Saturday afternoon, at three
O'Clock, from the residence OF her grandparents.
80 West washington square. Her remains Will he
taken TO Rural Cemetery, Albany.
CoREY.-On Friday evening, september 4, OF con-
sumption, WILLIAM FLOYD COREY aged 43 years.
The relatives and friends OF the family, also the
members OF Eureka Lodge, 243, f. and A. M: An
clent Chapter, No. l. r. A. NJ. ; Columbian Council,
No. l, r. 3. NJ; Columbian COmmandery, No. J.
knight Templars; Templar Lodge OF Perfection
A. and a. Ht. also the members OF Hoo0ken Tur-
tie Club, are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral services from the First Mission Baptist
church, corner OF LaIght and Varick streets, on
Sunday, september @, at two O'Clock r. nj. Thc re-
mains will be taken to MiddlctOwn, orange
county, on Monday morning for intermenr.
ANCIENT CHAPTER No. l, r. A. M.-C0hPANIoNs-
You are hereby requested to attend o specla con
vocation on sunday afternoon, september Q, ~
one O'Clock, at the chapter rooms, corner Four u
avenue and Fourteenth street, 10 attenu eue
funeral service OF late worthy conpanion'
William +. Corey. by order Of .,,,,rr ~ ,
ALEX NEwBuRGER, Secretary.
EUREKA LODGE, 243, +. AND A. M.-BRErHREN-
You are hereby summoned to attend an emeraeQt