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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-12
AMERICAN AMATEUR OARSMEN.
NEW YORK, Feb. IL, 1870

NEw YORK, Feb IL, 1879
To rnE EDITOR THE HERALD
II the correspondent whose egotistcal vanity
prompted him TO sign his communication to your pa
per of this date Gan English Ri1eman and Oars
man. fairly represented British sentiment and princ
pie, should consider IT sacred duty to myself and
my posterty TO step into the Court House without de-
lay and forswear my allegiance now and forever TO
"Her Most Gracious Majesty" In mis- ignorance this
lneal descendant of old Dogberry represents himself
only.
Ny youth and early manhood were spent among Eng
fish and Irish have been a resident Of the
United States since 1854 and for the last six years
active member of prominent rowing organization
not far from this city. My most intimate friends are
American amateur oarsmen, and can truthfuy state,
the result Of my acquain lance, that proud OF
their friendship Tor | met truer gentlemen
men less likely to attempt to gain advantage by trick
happy to have.ths opportunity 70 pay them this just
and truthful tribute.
The letter of the 'E., R. and o." is unworthy of a
detailed answer; but l most emphatically condemn
this and all similar attempts to STIR up Ill feeling and
national prcudlces between competitors at the coming
regattas and rife matches by the dissemination OF un
truthful statements and ill-dIgested opinions
II the sc, r and D. is really Engshman
(which doubt, the greatest service he do his
country is TO retire TO his native obscurity and
longer burden his weak mind by writing subjects OF
which he is totally ignorant j. A. l..
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CHAPEL ! .ErINn.


At tho noon meeting yesterday there was to be
noticed slight dminuton in attendance that OF
the day before Among the ministers on the platform
Rev. George H. Hepworth, Dr. Stephen Il. Tying,
Jr. DR.. John Hall and Rev. Mr. Sabine
Mr.. Moody came in promptly at twelve O'Clock and
Mr. sankey took his seat at the organ the
same time. The meeting opened by the singing
Of the eighty nth hymn "Jesus Lover OF My Soul
The requests for prayer were then read.
Mr. Moody began his address:-We have for our
subject again to-day prayer" Yesterday we saw some
OF the why prayer Is not answered; we just
want to follow that line little. We don'i know how
pray ought unless the spirit Of God teaches us
what to pray for. and reason we sometimes
arc discouraged by not receiving answers TO our pray
er5 Is because asking amss We
ask Christ for great many things that would be
INJURY TO If We answered. God loves
us too well TO answer all our prayers There are great
many things want and think would be the best
things for US, and don't understand why God don't
give US what we want Perhaps sometime we will find
the reason. | now why 1t was not best Tor mo to
have things prayed for two or three years ago Sew
eral addresses followed.
The Eomen's meeting was held after the close of the
prayer meeting About 2 900 ladies were present
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RECORD OF CRIME.

Thieves effected an entrance intothe apartments
cuped by John Rice, No. l3l Stanton street. and
ried OF $500 worth OF jewelry and clothing
The tailor shop Of John Conklin, at No 2O1 East
Sixth street, entered by two unknown men, and
while engaged the attention Of the proprietor the
other stole two pieces OF cloth, valued at s35
Some unknown thief broke open the show case in
front OF No lob West Twenty eighth street and carried
of its contents valued at $25.
The room occupied BY Richard Armstrong, No. 405
Eighth street, was robbed by sneak thieves Of $40
worth Of wearing apparel
Lead pipe TO the value OF $50 was stolen from tho
bidding No. 432 West Twenty sixth street
The premises occupied by John williams No. 541
West Forty seventh street, we're robbed OF jewery
amounting in value to $40
Clothing, valued at $2S, stolen from the dwelling
house OF Frederick Marx, No 533 West Fifty ninth
street
Charles J. Hamon, ofNo 374 Gold street BROOKLYN,
while IN company with unknown female In house
in Thompson street, robbed OF 500
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EXCISE LAW IN BROOKLYN.

The regular weekly trial Of liquor dealers for viola.
ton OF the Excise law was held Yesterday at Police
Headquarters, before the Commissioners OF Police and
Excise
The proprietor Of the "Gold Room" No 1876 Pierre
pont street. Mr. Andrew @. Haskell, not present,
but the examination Of his notwithstand.
ing Sergeant Dyer Of the First precinct said that he
went into the ''Gold Room" at O'Clock on Sunday
morning. January 81 and found q woman very much
intoxicated, upon the loor crying. He saw three men
at the bar drinking at the same time The Commits
sioners revoked Mr.. Haskelps license
The license OF Mr. Gilmore who keeps what he terms
''bucket shop" at No 246 FIFTH street. was revoked
he being charged by James A. Redden and Patrick
Shehan with selling liquor Sunday.
Several other adjourned until the nex,.
meeting Of the Board
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THE INTERNATIONAL MEETING AT MONACO
CAPTAIN PATTON THE WINNER OF THE GRAND

THE INTERNATIONAL MEETING AT MONACO
CAPTAIN PATTON THE WINNER P THE GRAND
PRN DU CASINO.
The last mail advices from Europe give the result OF
the shooting at for the Grand Prx do Casino
great deal of speculation took place. and much interest
was centred FIN the result on the first day Of the
shooting Tuesday, January 25, the English division
were warm favories Captain Patton Captain starkey,
Sir W. Call. Bart; Captain Briscoe, Captain Neville,
Sir F. tombstone, Mr.. Morris, Hon J. B, Roche, Mr..
H. Rae Reid Mr. Grimbe and Mr.. d. Hope-Johnstone
being much fancied, but than the nrst
mentioned. The event was arranged to shoot at
birds 20 yards rise, tho first day, and birds, 29H
yards rise on the second day. There "a sub
scribers and alter four rounds the first day, there
were left in by killing ALL NJ +. Waners Baron Bian
chi, Signor Barabino Mr.. A. Grimble sgnor r Gnudi,
Captain A. L. Patton, Mr.. ID. Hope-Johnstone and
Baron Tschirscky. The second days shooting, Wed
nesday January g. came off amid great excitement,
Captain Patton proving the winner by killing IL out OF
II birds
SUMMARY
MONACO JAN. % %, lS76.-GRAND PRIx DU
CAsISo-An objet Dart value 5000 francs with 20 600
francs added sweepstakes OF 200 francs each the
second receive 600 francs and 25 cent of the
ENTREES the third 900 francs and rs per cent and tho
fourth 1000 francs and 10 per cent II pigeons each
on the first day birds at 20 metres (29 yards and
the second day birds at % metres cox yards; those
missing to retire; "a subs.
Captain A. l. Patton tobjet dart and f72O....... l
Baron Tschrscky (f30S). ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Marquis de Croix (f22S)
NJ L. Pitrat (f129l. ..........................
THE PRIx D'oUvERrURE.
The result OF the shooting on Saturday, January 20,
for the Prx dOuverture has already been given the
HERALD but the fu scene may prove of interest, and
MONACO JAN % 1s76-PRn DouvERruRE-An obct
dart and 1000 francs added a sweepstakes of 100
francs EACH the second to receive SO per cent OF the
entries the third IS and the fourth Isl pigeons EACH
2
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EVENING SERVICES.

The largo hall OF the Hppodrome held last evening
very full congregation of Christian workers listen TO
the mpassioned sIoquencc of Mr. Moody. number
of cergymen were present the platform, and
sisted in the services which conducted with fervor
Mr. Moody talked for time and enchanted his auditors,
and at the close announced that there would not be
any meeting this evening and that forty minutes
would be allowed for prayer. The chapel had much
smaller number OF persons present; but If they were
lesser in numbers than in the great hall they were
fully as warm in spirit
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JACOBS AND AND cAyANAGH.

Yesterday afternoon the State Senate Committee on
Contested Seats heard evidence IN the case OF Colonel
oavanagh the contestant Of the scat John G Jacobs
in the Supreme Court, Brooklyn Political ftlends Of
both gentlemen were present In largo numbers.
Colonel Cavanaghs counsel, Colonel johnson, opened
the case Tor the complainant Tho returns In each
contested district read by tho clerk Of the Board
OF Elections Jacobs had $50 and James Cavanagh lSg
IN tho Ninth ward and Third district; Cavanagh bad
j aud Amcs Caranagh 2 which were allowed 10 Coonel
CavanAgh The committee still engaged 10 making
a thorough examination Of tho lists OF the various
elvcton districts
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END OF THE UNION HILL BIBLE
WAR.

special meeting of the Union Hill IN J.l Board OF
School Trustees held last night for the purpose Of
considering the question OF replacing the Bible in the
schools. President Geolz in opening the ses-
sion, emphatcaiy stated that the important
matter must be settled in form.
He spoke in favor of the Bible, and desired
that II should be reinstated Mr. Alderman sustained
the views OF the President Messrs LANCE and Klahre
opposed the motion to renstate the Bible Charles
Fox President Of the Citizens Association, made
vigorous attack the Bible. and evoked such con-
fusion that he was obliged 10 leave the room On the
vote the motion place the Bible again In the schools
carried only Messrs. Lange and Henry voting in
the negative.
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AMERICAN RACKETS.

The prominent amatedfs " the now popular game OF
rackets assembled in force yesterday afternoon at
Mcouade's Court, in Madison street, to witness
match between David Jones and Patrick Harrington
against Michael Sullivan, "of this Tx, y and Mr.. David
Egger, the renowned racketer of tho Athletic Base
Ball Club, OF the Quaker, Keystone, Centennial and
adclphia made "hunk," as the following scoro will
show -
Egger and mate. ....................s.... y ~ ~
Jones and mate is u Is
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HANDBALL.

large crowd assembled at Mcouade's Racket and
Handball Court A. N. yesterday to witness the
decision of several important matches. The proceed
ings commenced with the first six-hand match yet
in this city, in which the following experts
tended :-Messrs. jeffrey Carroll Felix Purcell and
Peter Murray against John robn, Timothy Harrigan
and John Cunningham. The event was tor $50 side,
and the following
SCORE.
Carroll and company .............. q p Is IA q
Tobn and company. ............... 10 ~ Il Il ~
This was very hard struggle, and even the losers
dispcased with their defeat feeling assured
they might have "better luck next time.
GAME.
Tho next match was the best two in three for $25
side, the following being
rus SCORE
Ed Fitzgerald and viii Maloy ............ 10 q 81
". Sullivan and Thomas McManus.. FL 10 20
After this came the important match OF the day.
This event the Of the great crowd assembled
in the court, many gentlemen from up town and tho
west side Of the city being attracted to witness tho
result The contestants were Mr.. J. Y. Leahy and Mr..
James Leddy, the terms being three out OF Ave. for
800 hr Leahy was in good tette on this occasion,
as the following score will show
ledy II Il Il
Leuuy ~ 10 "a ~
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THE ELEvATED RAILROAD.

The Commissioners Of Public Parks have given per-
mission 20 the Elevated Railroad Company 70 extend
their nne along the Battery Park In order to connect
,nem with the ferries and the proposed Front street
lima This privilege is liable 70 be forfeited however,
on six months notice should The Commissioners see NJ
49, otner conditions Of minor Importance are anixcd
~ no nermission such as prohibition for them 70
allow heir posts rails and stations 70 be used for ad
rns,Is,ng nurposes &c The Board have directed the
corporaion Counsel 10 make out the license for such
extension
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MOODY AND SANKEY.

Mr. Moody continued his good work at the Hippo
drome yesterday, with attendance not quito equal
to that Of the previous day There present at all
the services large representation OF New York
clergymen and prominent Christian workers. and the
feeling at the several exercises was apparently deep
and genuine
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-12
SEDUCTION OF A WIFE.

George Woissheimer, who keeps vino establish.
ment In the Bowery was yesterday arr .,,ea Nv ,bo
Sheriff on complaint Of Charles Mem =, ~ No 81
Bowery, who charges defendant wit . .,,,n.,or NJ.
Nina henzeL The seduction CONNIE aced sccord,ng 10
allegation. IN the year 1s72 Bail 80 49, al 40 zoo
Which was promptly given by We Sshelmen
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FATAL ACCIDENT.

william Dunphy, aged thirty-nve, residence I'M
known, employed as painter by Joseph Hopkins,
while at work the front OF store at No. Great
Jones street. fell from the sill OF the second story
window to the sidewalk, a distance Of nfteeen feet
He received a large cash over the right temple and
fractured his skull He was attended by Dr. Henry
but died befnre the ambulance arrived
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-12
PIGEON SHOOTING.
LONG ISLAND SHOOTING CLUB vs. NASSAU
SPORTING CLUB.

LONG ISLAND SHOOTING CLUB VS.. NASSAU
SPORTING CLUB.
pleasant reunion of the Nassau Sporting Club and
the Long Island Shooting Club took place yesterday
afternoon on the grounds OF the latter near Jamaica
pert OF the members Of each organization in the
the gum being arranged that FIVE from the should
meet an equal number from other al 10 birds EACH
Is yards RISE so yards boundary, Ia or shot and
Long Island rules TO govern. hessrs b. +.
West T. Z. Broadway DR.. Wynn, G.
E. Wngate and DR. Talbot represented
the Long islanders, and Messrs George W. Forbell,
Henry Wykon IL Boehme, l. II. Spencer and David
Storms the Nassaus MIR. Thomas OF Chicago.
chosen referee. The birds were mixed lot and moth
ing 10 boast Of As will be observed by the appended
the Long Islanders proved the vctors killing 81
TO 20 cut down by their opponents The Nassaus are
not so well provided with improved guns as the older
club but with equal advantage in this respect II
Their association s young but very promising and in
time many OF the members will be among the bost anna
teur shots in this vicinity.
SUMMARY.
GROUNDS OF LONG ISLAND SHOOTING CLUB, NEAR
JAMAICA, l. L. Feb. IL, lS76-rrial OF skill "ior the
birds" between Ave members each Of the Long Island
Shooting Club and Nassau Sporting Club; 10 birds
each, 20 yards RISE so yards boundary, ~ OF. shot
and Long Island rules TO govern.
LONG ISLAND CLUE.
KILLED Missed
b. E. Vest III 1I11L........l0 o
DIR. Talbot llll, lOOIl ..s 2
c, f. wingate-o O. Lo1 o..
T. Z. Broadway-1 l o / /, 90 o o.. 6
Total, so. Killed, 81 missed, l3.
NASSAU CLUE xarsa Missed
George W. ForbeI-0011I
II. Wykol-0 OIL o 0............ o
ii. Boehme-1 10l, DOL 01........... o
J. H. Spencer-1 Il, 600 L........
David Storms-1 DOL, 1901 o ........ 8
Total so Killed, 20; missed, 81 Long Island Club
the winner by birds.
Reieree-Mr. Thomas, OF Chicago.
Following the above two OF three classified sweep
stakes decided and the shooters remained on the
grounds until nightfall
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ANTI-TAMMANY COMMITTEE.

The apti-Tammany Executive Committee will meet
this Saturday evening at Irving Hall and organize for
the current year II il expected that there will be
exciting contest the election OF permanent chair
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THE SAFETY OF THE HIPPoDRoME.

REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTORS ON THE
CONDITION OF THE HIPPoDRoME-THEY SAY
IT Is SAFE.
In consequence of the rumors which in clrcua-
ton yesterday in reference the safety Hippo
drome the Department of Buildings made examina-
ton yesterday the result of which will be found in the
following report
DEPARTMENT OF BUMDINGs
NEW York, Feb. IL, 1876
WALTER W. ADAMS, Esq, Superintendent OF Build
srR-In reply to your note OF this date, calling my
attention the editorial in this mornings HERALD,
respectfully submit the following report
CHARLES X. HYDE,
Chief OF Bureau of Fire Escapes and Iron Work
To CHARLES X HYDE, Esq, Chief OF Bureau Of Fro
Escapes and lronwork-
SIR-We have this morning made a denomination
of the Hppodrome building throughout and respect.
fully submit following report to the of
exit therefrom:-On the northwest corner OF Fourth
avenue and Twenty street there are three doors
all opening outward one feet inches, and two
feet each in width making an opening OF IL feet
inches. On the southwest corner OF Fourth avenue
and Twenty seventh street there are one pair of
doors ten feet wide, opening outward On Che south
side OF Twenty seventh street. between Madison and
Fourth avenues there are two doors, both opening
outward one of feet and OF feet. On the
east side of Madison avenue between rwentysxth and
Twenty seventh Streets there two doors, one of
0 feet and one Of 10 feet In width, both opening
outward On tho north side of Twenty sixth street,
between Madison and Fourth avenues there three
doors two OF feet each and one OF feet in width
all opening outward In addition to the doors
above mentioned there are two doors on Twenysixth
street, opening out which can be used at any mo-
ment There is a passageway % feet in width run
ming around the entire building the ground floor,
connecting with all doors. There Is passageway
feet IN width, running around the entire build
ing in tho gallery. In addition 10 all the above pre-
cautions escape there bell at each door, with
Geographic communication to the audience rooms SO
that in fire accident the various doorkeepers
can be Immediately notified and the doors thrown
open.
After a careful and thorough examination we are Of
the opinion that the means of ngress and exit are
amply sufficient in every respect
WILLIAM H. SCHAFFER, Irsnoo,ors
CHARLES Y. EISENPRICE, iA'P'S'0''
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the winner by birds.
Referee-Mr. Thomas, OF Chicago.
Following the above two three classified sweep
stakes decided the shooters remained on tho
grounds until nghtfalL
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-16
i. A Chicago Denocrat Abroad.
Tho Chicago Tribune says:

During the recent Southern excuraion thu
Chic % Boar, r Of Trade delegation was in.
v,.e9 70 'Gok over . Georgia plantation.
his companions, having for . guide appsr.
emily intelligent and yexy polite muiatto
l me tel tslios was exceedingly entertaiRing.
t tns mn Is h n;eisL beginning to take IN in
long before the, wari" '.6irf' said tha
9pide, whipping out an enormous revolver
snc putting it unplesssntly near NJ. Bens-
ley's nose. II asked," falterod tRe com.
nsreiA gentleman, TO whom this' pls ~
ton belonged before to war" at be{onesd
e ne, siz and DOES stilt NJ / want Your
nsst fenarEs,' and the pan wifk IT, oliv1
most awfal manner: cThsre wss ncthias
Ter lrs Beleler g. do but t. bee ,Dan1e1
hsmbly and haadaaqely, MhisH IS did;
ont he and the Speaiard did not long NJ
10y made No more nisfolEne 81 fhaf Bad
during Ais Southern trip. E-e ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-16

IL
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AhnpaAire. Mirror TINA discourse. ~ o..
erAl Stalk:
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chaster ~: 49, S S;s,;oo.' .a1Iyes OF AaA
thS ~ WA ~ Gas s.J' S ssC3,ec ; o.
ssiate msSv snecS"sas c az S':rks me, ano
csrn;sc h;m III s.ss t sno nc,oents con-
have I'm . ,o+a1 .n5 .roM nls p9ynooe 70
hoth n AM $3.50 TO-. .1u MszAeG cnaractef,
sIemantsl yTh.Asy.. -. ..a 1Ie'gnDos1ns eet-
snm ~1s..sn...s" =. :X nave oeen tao
t. r. ,.ns{ ~ sss y. i.1cS OF ms chazac-
modif,sd - ths s~sro"rS;. that both were
-anS Ssrd.S|rs 'n .s t"an. 4unGings, Influences
~ ia ~~.ss.1PS ~ 11vnIe! me. ~ 10 Lett
ns;SSho:,v - ,. .s|@ " VA Of bitterness IN
esn"0s,y n Pc s but the unifosn
49, sesH .Sy 9. nls olo townemen y to the e.
.."s sass ~ nouse wae often open for social
pss..9s sna ies1ve gstherinEa On these
tSo..S ~ s e:4 9!etk Wa never hilafious,
s sn2o e =. nesp.ss,iy vas sincere and he
sthst ~ - -. saests. ~ related Of him
t ts. i - - Ssvel known TO show his emo
..oss ~ - = expression Of fase, IN old
isneh - "Ss1 = +s sass ne vas rover seea to
s ~ 10y. y esfenetn q nerve, > tovnsman Of
M .csI ~ rs pistol clese behind his back
wn1e ~ ~ ra We busy converting. A
n IN me periment agreed to watch
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-16
+, 1Ae Feoal1 Fire BRIGADE. !

Mount Holyol4 Seminary, South Hsdley,
Massachusetts,, has many friei1S1 iGianh
parts Of. the county, who afe interested n
whateves, relates to the. institution, r.
following extracts from . lett1A writtsn b.
ono Of tho actors in tho late attempt to
.'play aremen" will explain the ..brieht
nco"9ublishS4 in thely Journal Of Wednes-
day: ~ =
The girls formed . line from ~ hath
rooms, In che first story Of tho eeminary. 70
ines from alf-past eight until nearly eleven
O'Clock. Miss E. e. teaeher). wasseaA ef
doors, superintendi1g the work Of the girls,
and Miss c. was the principal helper vita.
in. Thu principal and Miss b. were almost
omnipresent, and all the teachers vssked
Smith, the postmaster. says, this morning,
no thanks God and the seminary for
what has been saved: Mr.. Gridleyl store,
the postotice, meat market, the hotel .
house and some barns-eight buildings IN
all-were burned. Some of the teachers
made hot coffee and chocolate, and sent
along the line. The HOlyoke r0wdieo came
up and enjoyed the sDeotaole-end the
,c06ee. WAen Mias w. asked ono of them
to h p some Of thegirls with theil buckets,
No gi30eQ0 oC me- Ilgne ksD ana Qoet pants,
and replied, II am hardly in . rig to work. y
Some q the rowdies broke open boxes Of
candies ed others took the cigxs and
smoked. The South Ha1ley bows armed
themselvse with sx-handles; and clubs aid
defended tho exposed properly . veil g
they could. Tho girls rendered efRejont
service n carrying good out Of tie
buildings, even taking msttopaaee,
etc., ssHetines. About eleven o'clock
the :" fire va subdued, and 1Ao
girls retired, but the taeckers remained
mp tAeoagh the night to sse that neither IRE
NOR roughs, moleeted. M OF course eone
ludicrous Incidents occurred, - 10 usual =
such timee of excitement. One man cried
out N tragic tones for the people to oaye lid
barn, for b had - sitting hen in it."l Or
girl carried Aer pail faIksf water to the foot
Of ladder, bat refused TO let man have &
TO carry up, lest it should get mixed With
the other pals. Another oeasts Of havin1
save the village from destruction. bp ~
Ing f0usbundles of wefsted from . store. ma
also vase aed = bottle Of perfumery. ThA
vorsted she dropped into the mud. and the
other articles threw into 4 hsck. For the
HOlyOka xoDtlemen."