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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-12-18

A great discovery. r
ScrIbner for January.
Supreme Court notice.
A reliable man wanted.
A saloon parlor for rent
Unitarian church services.
Vegetine will cure scrofula.
Holiday presents, Reeds Sons.
st. MARKS church, Capitol Hill.
Brsdy's National portrait gallery.
Young Mems Christian Association.
st. Paul's English Lutheran church.
House on G street northwest for sale.
Christmas exhibition at J. Il. Alher's.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company.
A good grist mill for sale BY A. p. Pardon.
Sale Of pews in the New Ascension church.
Beautiful holiday presents at Reichenbach's.
Elegant holiday gifts at GIlman's drug store.
Mt. Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal church.
Reserved seats for the Potomac Boat Club con-
cert.
Musical Christmas presents at q. L. Wild s.
Bros.
Universalist church services, Rev. @. H. Fay,
pastor.
franklin Philips stock of books for the festive
season.
B. II. Warner has valuable improved property
for sale.
ThOs. Bowling advsrtises fine wines andllquOrs
for sale. -.
Butter, eggs and poultry for sale by d. E.
Dutrow.
Handsome stock Of dress goods .. W. NJ. Shus-
ter & Bros.
Memorial church, Fourteenth street and Yer
mont avenue.
E.. J. Sweet advsrtIses for sale thrse-story
brick dwelling.
No. sia won the horse rallied for the bsnsft of
ST. Joseph's asylum.
Supreme Court notice IN the case of Alex. Ran
dali We. Harriet Mexican ct al.
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The Unitarian Fair.

The attendance at this attractive fair was much
increased yesterday, and the ladies must have
been well satisfied with the Gay rs sales. Between
the hours of Il and o'clock the lunch tables
were crowded, and later in The afternoon there
were many visitors, most Of whom were pur-
ehasers as well as Spectators at the crowded
tableF. The FayAls and Japanese goods continued
70 attract general attention and admiration, and
the moderate prices asked gives them large
and popular sale. We have rarely seen more
beautiful t0Ttoise-shell ware, and the hiR combs
which are now IN fashion are tue special sdmira-
ton Of all the lady visitors. The floral temple is
remarkable, as well for its own grace as for that
81 the enticing doliarous priestesses within.
Button- holing was never more artfully prscticed,
1ot even 81 the Capitol. Dancing continued st
.sisals during the evening, until late hour, to
" inssPsilhe strains OF Strauss, Lanner, &C.,
most admirably rendered.
1oneheon viii be served again between the
HoeIs Of II and today, and throughout the
LteInoon and evening there will be special at.
Itetlone, closing to-nlrht with dancing
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-12-18
Virginia Hodesty.

We have been surprised st the modssty of our
friends from Virginia. The latest development
Of this is in the appointment Of 40. W. q. Dun
ningtop, of California" as clerk in the folding
room. Mr.. Huntington resides in Prince William
county, in the ancient town Of Dumfries, and has
represented that county in the Virginia Legisls-
ture for two years since the war, and only two
years ago this california" Statesman was an IN
successful candidate for the same position.
Would Mr.. ID. be called . carpet Dagger" or
s.scalaWaR'' On the Pacific coast?
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Firat thureh Conesrt


Last night Tsllmadee hall was filled with .
select ard highly intelligent audience, at the
concert given by the choir OF the First Presbyt ;
rian tchurch, assisted by Misses Zadle Jones,
Lottie Swallow, Latham, Mr.. and Mrs. Hsrmer,
Messrs. Kohr and others. Prof L. H Hayden
acting as pianist, Mr.. O. d. Tracy as conductor.
The programme was as follows: "When the
Morning. Sweetly Breaking" Rossini; HSweet
Dawn Awakes," Leeocq; "Klng Of the Sea"
Ronsford; "Cheerfulness," Gumbert; "Heart,
whence thy Joy and Sorrow" Gumoert; "Sonly
Cometh the NiRhtfsll,n Bofe; "The Buccsneer,"
Tours; "Flow'ret, kiss Thee" Bofe "u cor
non basta q reegere." Nicolana; "Turn on. Old
Time,n Wallace; "When Daylight's GolnR, ~ Bel
lini. Tho different parts Iwere rendered In
q beautiful and acceptable manner, several Of the
performers being recalled by the delighted
the evening. At the conclusion OF the exercises
thr assemblage left, feeling they had spent q
profitable and pleasant season.
Testimonial Concert.
The farewell testimonial concert to Thomas g.
Shafer, the pianist, to be given this evening at
WILLARD hall, promises to be one Of the most sue
cessful and Interesting entertainments Of the
season. The programme is an excellent one, and
the concert will, undoubtedly, be pstronized by a
brilliant audience.
Y. II. C. A. Social.
The social OF the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation took place last evening at Lincoln hall,
but, owing to the inclemency of the weather and
the numerous other entertainments, the audience
was not so large as was to have been expected
from the excellent programme presented.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-12-18
Accidentally Shot,

About o'clock last evening Willie CruIt, .
boy sixteen years of age, was accidentally shot
by George Lamar, boy Of the same age, who 70
employed in Goldstein's dsllar store. The ball,
which was from mall pistol, struck Oruit In
the mouth and took away tooth. The boys were
playing together on Seventh street at the time,
and Lsmar wss handling the pistol rather care!
lessly when the accident occurred. Oruit was
taken to Majors drug store, and Afterwards to
his houfe, No. 7e5 Seventh street northwest.
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Roard NJ Haalth,

At q meeting of the board last evening Mr.
Marbury occupied the chair, in the absence of
Dr.. Cox.
A Communication was received from the Dis
trict Commissioners, returning q letter fdireE Cd
by DR.. Bliss to the chairman Of the parking c,n-
mission in regard to the urnal at the intersection
ofC street and PennsYlyania avenue with the
removed be made into an octagonRl park, and
planted with q massive group OF trees, evergreen
species to predominGte, Tin order to give imme-
diate etfect,) so that ''thicket" appearance may
at once be produced.
The secretary was directed to return this COM
municstion TO the commission, with the approval
of the board.
number OF other unimportant communica-
tons were received, read and referred 10 appro-
pirate committees, and the board adjourned.
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A C6ntsnnral auRPestiou.

A Centennial suggestion.
The following sugg estion BY the Centennial
commission is good enc:
sit seems proper that the local celebrations Of
the Fourth Of July, fs5s, which will be held
tbroug bout the land, should be made to contributs
to apermanent historical memorial of the Centen-
NAL Celebration. In each county provision
should be made for the delivery Of an address
tracing the history of that particular commu nifty
for the past century, or from the time Of its set
Element, and including sketch Of Its growth, its
resources, industries, prospects, etc. These ad-
dresses should be Published in uniform size
that Of the Congressional documents, for In
stance-in order that they may be bound to.
gether By States. To competent persons the
preparation of such addresses would not be an
uuduly 1urdensome task; but In the aggregate
thsy would constitute an invaluable Historical
repository such as no nation has ever had the op.
portunity to collect. Designations Of the his
Iorians ought to be made without delay, IN order
that they may have time to accomplish their
work."
who in the District will move in the NATTER
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TIE Y1RE COMMISSIONERS.

Meeting Last Night-Ths New Fire Engine
The Board Of Fire Commissioners held an I'D.
jeurned meeting last evening, to hear the report
Of the committee on apparatus, to whom was re-
ferred the subject Of procuring new engine for
the use Of the department. There were present
Commissioners Morgan, (president), Reed, (sec-
retary,) COLLINS, TAFT and Bacon.
Commissioner Collins, from the committee on
apparatus, submitted the following report:
REPORT OF Committee ON APPARATUS.
Board of Pfye CommissiOHers Of District Of Co.
Iunsbio:
GESTIEMrs: Your CONT it.es on apparatus,
who were instructed at the last meeting Of the
board December u to inquire as to the cost OF q
pew steam tire-engine, have the honor to report
Communication were sent by man to the fol-
lowing manufacturers: Amoskeag Manufaotur-
ing Company, Manchester, N. H.: SIlsby Man
Cispp S5ones'MsnufscturinE Company, Hudson,
N. Y; Ahrens & Co, Cincinnati, Ohio; x. j.
Gould, Newark, N: J. Each firm was requested
to send on descriptions Of their best engines with
price list, stating capacity and power Of engine,
whether finished in brass or nickel, in what
cities used, with other necessary particulars:
The result is a large mass Of Information en-
bodied In the papers accompanying this report,
Of which the following Is q brief summary SO far
a; ISe and class % Ss
Company can furnish within forty days one OF
their third-class size rotary steam hre-engtnes
Of SSO csSn; s SnT aesecss IN matsriai or
workmanship-for i've years. The Amoskeag
Manufacturing Company will furnish moderately
snowy engines, without any extra plating, for the
following prices: first class (size) o. 500; second
class, $500; third class, $4,000; selfpropellers,
first class, IS, 500: second class, $3.50 Ahrens
Co.. Of Cincinnati, Ohio, can furnish within sixty
days their Latta engine, first class, for S., 800
cash. X. ]. Gould, Newark, N. j., can furnish
within ten days his second class engine for IS 5oo
other classes and styles (the agent, Mr.. Wslton,
stated verbally range from the above ngure,
down to - 500; will guarantee for 1--WE years. The
Clapp Jones Manufacturing Company will
furnish their engines from 5000 TO 900, accord
ing to style and finish. Signed by the committee.
At the request of Commissioner Collins, the
communication from the District Commissioners
asking the board TO specify the engine best adapt
ed 10 the use OF the department was read.
Upon invitation OF the board, the representa-
tives of two of the manufacturing companies
named in the report addressed the bosrd-Mr. S.
II. Rainey, general manager Of Clapp & Jones'
Manufacturing Company of Hudson, N. Y, aud
Mr.. b. Bosch, who, with Mr.. W. W. Writ, repre-
sented the Silsby Company Of Seneca Falls, NY.
THE DECISION.
The board then went into executive session,
during which It was unanimously decided to rec
ommend to the District Commissioners the pur-
chase of third-class referring TO siZe) engine
from the Silsoy Company ofSeneca Falls, N. Y.
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"Help Mission

Fifty men have temporary shelter at No. sos
E street northwest They are provided with
nre, cup Of coffee and bread in the morning and
bowl Of soup at evening. There are no beds.
The men sleep on the bare floor, and are glad to
do that. Many are 10 pressing need OF clothing,
bootf, th0es. hc- Please send clothing, boots.
shoes, coffee. sugar. potatoes, meat for soup, or
coal TO No. sos street northwest, and those dis
posed to contribute money please leave 1t with
the librarian Of the Y. NJ. q. A., at their rooms.
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Juvsuils esrman.

The juvenile German at Prof. Sheldon's dane
ing academy on street; last evening. was avery
delightful affair both to old and young. The
young ladies and gentlemen who took part in
the dancing proved themselves possessed of pro
fclency in the art that might well be envied BY
older eneF. There were many guests present
who fully enjoyed the scene, and who grew .
great deal younger for the time being.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-12-18
Ths John Green Gao Postoousd.

Upon the opening Of the Criminal Court yes.er-
day morning Judge Macarthur announced that
M. Hopkins, one Of the Jurors in the John Green
ease, was taken with neuralgia suddenly Thurs-
asJ night ana that his attending physician
thought it hardly possible that he eonId attend
eourt before Monday. The Jurors IN this case
were then discharged until this morning. and IN
eeee NJ Aopkins y xii TOO unWell 70 attend II
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Election Of omcers.

Columbia CommAndery, No. 2, +. IA. NJ, held
an annual election for officers last evening ct Ma
sonic Temple with the following result: James
u. Waugh, z. Commander; W. S. Fletcher, Gen.
eralisstmo; A: 7. Kinney, Captain General; a. y.
Steele, CHAPLAIN; J. ID. Yznaga, s. W.; ]. w.
mcknight. J. W.; George Gibson, Treasurer; A.
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From an Invalid.

hereby recommend Chris. Xander's Stomach
Bitters to all afflicted with dyspepsia feeling con-
fdent that they are uneQualed as remedy. I
suffered from this mslady for the last three years.
After trying these btters was cured in less than
two months. JOHN ARDERs.
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An outnour,rY of thu Paopls

Must be expected at 1. Hamburger & Sons, els
Pennsylvania avenue, under Metropolitan hotel,
judging from the preparations there made for the
holiday trade. Overcoats and dress suits are
there In every quality and style, and at prices
that will prompt buyers. Ask Tor any style and
size, and You can be accommodst ed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-12-18
AuoIlon Sale.

This morning, at Bowling 'sauction rooms, Qate
Latimer Cleary, will be sold Q varied assort-
meDt OF household goods, pictures, candies, win.
ter clothing, stoves, sc. -
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Rird.. Rl1dk-singinR Rirdi
NEW ADVERTISEMENT

A large collection Of singing and fancy birds at
Dowling's auction rooms at private sale. A rare
chance Is offered for Christmas presents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-12-18

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE
l. subscribers have obtained from the Supreme
Court of the District Of Columoia, holding Special
Term, letters testsmentary on the personal estate
of BUsHRoD w. REED, late OF District OF Column
bia, deceased. All persons having claims against
the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers,
on or before the 18th day OF December next: they
may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit
Siyen under our hands this l4lh Gay of December,
1873, MARY LOUISA REED,
RICHARD II. W. REED,
W. d. X tED,
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CITY ITEMS.
A LARGE VOLUME

a LARGE VOLUME
would not contain the Hass of testimony which
has accumulated in favor of DR.. Wisfar'S BGlsarI
of Wild Cherry as o safe, efficient and reliable
remedy in curing coughs, colds and pulmonary
disease. Many Of the cures are truly wonderful;
80 cents and 81 bottle, large bottles much the
cheaper.
THE WAY "to minister to a mind diseased" is to
take Peruvian Syrup, protected solution Of the
protoxide Of iron, which gives strength and vigor
to the whole system, restores the FESTIVE organs
to perfect health, thereby restoring the mind to
its natural vigor.
IHuReTor'B IvoRT FBARL Toora PowpAR
used daily Will keep tho teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet.
Twenty-Five and fifty cents per bottle.
JoUvKN'e lnoDoRoUs KID-yfLova CLsAANE4
viii renoyate soiled gloves thoroughly Sod
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle
THOMSON 8 PoHADE UPTIMz fs equal TO the
best French, and but half the price. Twentv-fys
and nifty cents per bottle.
WELLS STRENGTH KEIHe PLAerHRs are the
verv hest. All sold bv druggists.
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A New Steam Fire.Engine-The Park
Remfnary-Inmates of the Old Jail
The Potomac Club COncerf-General
Peliee News.
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m lnE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
L TMCT OF C9LUMBIA; HOLDING A

IN lhE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
Il TRlCT OF COLUMBIA. HOLDING A
SPECIAL TERM, DECEMBER z, IT5.
In The case of JUDsoN T. GULL and MICHAEL.
CRANE, executors OF JAMES A. CRANE. deceased,
the executors Aforesaid have, with the appreciation
OF the Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia
aforesAid, appointed TUESDAY, January 4,
ls76, for the nnal settlement and distribution
Of the personal estate OF said deceased, of the
assets in hand, rs far the same have been col-
lected and turned into money; when and where an
the creditors and heirs of said deceased notified
to attend, with their claims properly youched, or
they may otherwise by law be excluded from al
benefit IN said deceased's estate: Provided, q copy
OF this order be published once q week for three
weeks in the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN previous to
Test: A. WEBSTER,
des-w3wr Register OF wills.
NTHE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
i TRIcT OF COLUMBIA, SPECIAL TERN,
PROBATE JURISDICTION, DECEMBER =,
In the matter of the estate Of RoBERr
BTLLEw, application for letters Of admins
triton on the estate Of ROBERT BELLEw, of
the District of Columbia, has this day been made
BY HENRY KEoUcH. All persons interested
are hereby notified TO appear in this court on SAT-
URDAY, the 18th day Of December nert, At II
O'Clock m. to show cause why letters OF admins
tration the estate OF the said should
Issue as prayed: Provided copy OF this order be
published once week for two weeks In the ma
TIoNAL REPUBLICAN previous TO The said day.
Test: A. WEBSTER,
des-W3w- Register OF wills.
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RoosE's PALACE CIGAR STORE

ACTION OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
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VEGETINE.


VEGETTNE
WILL CURE
SCROFULA,
Scrofulous Humor.
faint of ScTofuIa and scrofuious HunUr. It has
permanently cured thousands in Boston and vicln-
lily who had been long and painful sufferers.
------ Cancer, canoerous Humor.
The marvellous effect of vEGETINE in ca'es of
Cancer and an, erous Humor challenges the most
whom are prescribing VKGEIINE to thrir patients.
Canker.
yESETINE has never failed to cure the most in
flexible case Of Canker.
hercuriaI Diseases.
The VEGETISE meets with wonderful success in
the cure OF this class of diseases.
Pain In the Bones.
remedy, as it removes from the system the produc-
Salt Rheun.
..sy Vel. sns sFss sssa & W
ErysipeIas.
yEGErIxE has never fsiled to cure the most In
vtterate case OF Erysipelas.
Pimples and Humors on the Face.
Reason should teach US that a blotchy, rough or
pimpled skin depends entirely upon an internal
csnse, and no outward application can ever cure
Tumors, Ulcers or Old Sores
ssu ss y STATE q the blood
these complaints win disappear.
Catarrh.
For this complaint the only substantial benefit
the great blood puriner.
Constipation.
vFGETINE does not act as cathartic to debili-
tate the bowels, but cleanses all the organs, ena-
bling each 10 perform the functions devOVingupOn
Piles.
vEGKTINE has restored thous ands 10 health who
have been long and painful sufferers.
Dyspepsia.
II VEGETINE IS taken regularly, according TO
directions, certain and speedy cure will follow
Its uIe.
Faintless at the Stomach.
VKGETINE is not a stimulating bitters which ere
ates fictitious appetite, but gentle tonic, which
assists nature to restore the stomach TO healthy
action,
FemalefWeskness.
vEGETINE acts directly upon the causes OF these
whole system, acts upon the secIe.ive organs and
allays Inflammation.
General Debility.
In this complaint the good effects OF the VEGE-
TINE are realized Immediately after commencing
blood, and VEGETINE acts directly upon the ID.
VEGE2lNE Is SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
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ooKH

DELIVERED TO ALL PARTS OF THE CITY,
AT THE SAME RATE. J
New schedule-Full load OF 20 bushels for a. 90
SMALLER losds7 cents per bushel; carriage cents.
..s.-. .t--- APPLY TO
ONCE Of Washington Gasllght Company,
"a Tenth street Northwest III First street north
west, or to 10 Bridge street, Georgetown. mol
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-12-18

fNHEATRE COMIQUE--mONDAY DE
= sCEhBER 10 Every Night and "wednesday
anu saturday Matinees. Grand production OF the
great spectacular play, called THE ICE WITCH
pf0o uct q under the supervision OF Leon De Leon
mnieh, AFTER weeks OF preparation will be present.
60 a. an incidental cost of s. ON. The Costumes
shG properties are from the famous hrm of Bullock
Co. The dazzling transforms T. n scene Is from
the wel-known Erin of Palmer q Co., engaged ex-
Rss-ly LOT THIS grand production. The Associated
M! nandktIs. banet troupe, twenty Young ladies' IN
No. feaptiLnl 6allets and a grand AmazOnian
MaIch. NotwithstandinR the tI ora Gus eXpense
altacl ca 10 this grand production prices viii re-
main as usual: Orchestra, 50 cents: Orchestra eir
20 pafquet 3 cents; gallery, Is cents
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VEGETINE is SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
LEGAL.
TN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
l. TRICT OF COLUMBIA, SPECIAL TERN,
PROBATE JURISDICTION, DECEMBER a.

In the matter of the will of STACY B. LEWIS: APP
pication for letters ttstamentAry the estate OF
sTACY ID. LEWIS, Of the District of Columbia, has
this cay beer made by FRANK JABEZ LEWIS, eN-
ecutor. All persons Interested are hereby Nodded
TO appear in this court on TUESDAY, the 4th day
of January next at II O'Clock m, to show cause
why letters Parliamentary the estate Of the said
deceased should not Issue as prayed: Provided. a
| copy or this order be published once a week Tor
three weeks in the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, pre-
yious TO said day. -
Test: A. WEBSTER,
dee-Th3w Register of Wills
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Is YOUR life worth Is cents? If it is do not
Neglect cough or cold. Use DR.. Balls Cough
Syrup at once. :
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TEACHERS .IF THE GBIlREI SCHOOLS

fEE IIRE CVEIISIONIE IN COUNCIL
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Faintaess at the Stomach.

II vEGETINE IS taken regularly, according 10
Its uIe.
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Dyspepsia.

VEGETINE has restored thous Ands 10 health who
have been long and painful sufferers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-12-18

VEGETINE is not a stimulating bitters which Gre
ates fictitious appetite, but gentle tonic, which
assists nature to restore the stomach TO healthy
action,
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VEGETINE does not act 0 s a cathartic to debili-
tate tie bowels, but cleanEes all the organs,
bling each 10 perform the functions devolying upon
them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-12-18

vEGErINE acts directly upon the causes OF these
complaints. 1t invigorates and Strengthens the
whole system, acts upon the seeIe.ive organs and
allsys Inflammation.
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TINE are realized Immediately after commencing
to take 1t; As oebility denotes deficiency OF the