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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

The village Trustees have settled
with Nh. Buzzell for the balance of his
claim against the corporation, giving
MN 500. On looking the matter over,
Tue Trustees came TO the conclusion
mat his wheels gave all the power nee
eSsary, although they did not come
qulte up to the contract, which was to
throw six fire streams at the same time
iVO feet high on the Plain. Buzzell
claims he could do it, but there was
uahger that in the attempt he might do
considerable damage, and so a COM
promise was made. Mr.. Buzzell was
pa'd $500 year ago, and this action OF
tne Trustees makes the wheels cost 5000.
Duzzelps price was 81 900.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

Work has begun of filling about the
walls of the new North church. A hill
has been procured of H. c. Belden,
Esq, at the head of Main street, for this
purpose.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

-Ladd g. Hinman are manufacturing
about hundred boys sleds of their
patent pattern day. They have four
or five hands at work, and their goods
seem to find ready market. Geo. R.
Crosby does the Ornamenting.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
Sheffield.

Rev. c. Nichols evangelist from Bos-
ton, has been holding meetings in the
NJ. E. church, with very good success.
We learn that several in this vicinity
lost turkeys just before Thanksgiving.
Undoubtedly somebody's mouth water
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

The village Trustees have made
an arrangement with DR.. Bullard for
place in his field for the boys to coast.
Now the boys are waiting for snow.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

The mercury fell below zero on
Sunday and Monday mornings, but
since then the ground has thawed out,
and heavy rain tell Wednesday night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

A valuable pocket book was lost on
Sunday-prObably in Barnet. If an
honest person found it, he will get it to
the owner and claim the reward.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

"A fellow registering at the St.
Sohnsbury House Tuesday evening as
Ueo. Dewey from New York, borrowed
% OF the proprietor, on the strength of
check he claimed to have which he
would get cashed at the bank in the
morning, took the $50 train for the
south. Walker found out he had left,
Snd a telegram stopped him at the
junction. We learn that Dewey made
'ne officer believe he had arrested the
wrong man, and that the officer let him
80. The same fellow beat the Avenue
mouse out of his supper the same even
ing, under the name of Storms,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

"A meteor was seen to fall south
west of this village, on Saturday eve
ming, about half past eight. Persons
on Main street who witnessed the de-
scent of this sky rocket, thought it fell
within the range of hills which skirt the
horizon, but possibly it may have de-
scended few thousand miles away,
instead of three or four. as it seemed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

There is now prospect of a brief
term of court, although it may be too
early to predict with certainty.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

Warren Estabrooks sprained his
ankle the other day, and is now on
crntcbes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
TO DELINQUENT

those subscribers who neglect to keep their
-.oounts square, must not be surprised Ii the
rn,s are collected at their expense. We must
70 n settlement with all our subscribers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
Harriages.

~ Marriages and Deaths inserted free.
Obituaries, sic cents line
At Passumpsic, Dec. 5, by Rev. N. W. Alger,
Mr. Willie o. Badger of Danville and Miss Cynthia
NJ. Heath of Barnet.
In ST. Johnsbury, Nov. 15 by Rev B. M. Tillot
son, Mr.. William P Morse of Randolph and Miss
Lydia R. Bliss, of STAFFORD
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

The weather Thanksgiving day was
in accord with the occasion. Seldom if
ever was there more balmy and beau
tiful day at this season.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

The Conn. River Valley Masonic
Union will hold its annual reunion at
the Avenue House, in this place, Janu-
ary Is.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

Frank S. CObleigh of West Burke
drove his horse to this place on Tues
day, and soon after it was taken sick
and died Wednesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

Mr.. Clifford has stereoscopic pic
lures of the decorations at North church
Thanksgiving day, which are very good.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

Mr.. C. S. Frost from Bates College,
will supply at the Free Baptist church
far the next three Sabbaths.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

The Trustees of the village desire
that all bills against the village be pre-
seuted before Dec. 25.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.

ST. JoHNsBURY, VT, Dec g. 1871
The regular annual meeting of the Stockholders
OF this Bank for the election of Directors and
transaction of any other business that NAV come
before the meeting will be held at its banking
House on the
Second Tuesday eighth day. of January, 1873
at one o'clock, p. m.
SO WE HAZEN, Cashier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
Real Estate in Barnet at
AUCTION.

VIII be sold at auction, in Barnet Village on
saturday, Dec. 20, at o'clock, the following
property; s
Six acres Of valuable meadow land, lying ON the
railroad, ana IN good state of cultivation.
acre Of land lying in Barnet village known as the
Also another house in Barnet, known as the
Slaughter house" The buildings are in a fair
state Of repair.
The above described property belongs 10 the es
the estate.
Terms made known at time of SALE
J. d. MOORE. Auetioneer
80 J. TRUssELL, Admir-.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
Remember the Postage.

srhscribers living out of Caledonia county should
forget to remit ten cents for postage, with their
Inscriptions. By the present law, publishers
s.rs TO pay the postage in advance upon all their
stations.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
Personal

Miss Calista b. Downing, for the past
Smelve years missionary at Chefoo,
Ohlna, reached her former home in this
pace last week, where she purposes to
spend few weeks. Miss Downing left
Ooina IN April, and came via San Fran
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
LOST.

Supposed between st. Johnsbury and Mr.. New
els in Monroe N. H., on Sunday. the I'd, pocket
book containing little 5000 in money and
valuable papers. Among the papers are two notes
written on same sheet one for Sos and the other
for sl04, signed by q think c. II. Broadway of Mum
son, Mass, and payable next April to PRUDo Pa
QUIET The finder will be literally rewarded by re-
turning the same to PRUDO PAQUET, care G. M
Stone, St. JOhnsbury. it,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

Thanksgiving services were held at
the North Church, with sermon by
Rev. j. S. Burgess of the Free Baptist
Church. His theme was the Bible in
the schools, and he made a strong plea
Tor 1t, his best point being that the op-
pOsers of it-with very few exceptions
were Opposers of the bible every
where.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

The P. g. o. carried so tons of
Thanksgiving poultry the week previ-
ous to that festival.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

Health is an inestimahlei jewel The cough that
deprives you of it may take your life too One bot
tie Of Hales Honey Of Horshound and Tar win
avert the evil, and save you from consumption.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
For the Holidays.

Our advertisers are preparing largely
for the holiday trade, as will be seen by
referring to advertising columns. We
are so crowded with matter this week
that we can only make general allu-
sion to them, and advise our readers to
prepare for the joyful occasion while
there are full stocks to select from.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
Inra and State sHrws.

Church sociable at the South to-
night, with refreshments.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
Nsw eIduerfisemenfs.

Il me WATCHES REPAIRED and rated at
II HOWARD g. ROWELL'S.
ENO RENT.-A warm tenement for a small fam
l. lily. enquire of MOORE g. HARVEY
A SILK UMBRELLA. marked * E. F taken
"A from North Church Wednesday evening will
mid an owner if left at the Bank
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
First National Bank of St. Johnsbury.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLM
ERS.
The fourteenth animal meeting of the Stockhold-
ers OF the First National Bank of st. Johnsbury
w. viii be held at their Banking Rooms on
Tuesday, January 8, 1878,
at o'clock p. for the election of Directors for
the ensuing year.
GEO. MAY, Cashier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
Boston Prices Current.

Boston Prices Current.
VT. BUTTER, Choice, per Ib 81 90
Fair to good, 20 "a
Common, 10 q IL
VT. CHEESE, Factory, per lib 10 Ia
Farm Dairy, good 10
Farm Dairy common, 6 7
FLOUR, st. Louis g. Illinois Der Dbl 90 n 10
Ohio and Michigan, 6 90 a Z 90
Common Extra 5 Is & M
Superfine, IN < M
EGGS Fresh per doz "a Ok
LARD, Tierces, Der lb o. 10
NJ IuDs, 81 10
BEANS, Marrow. per bush 90 9 IS
Pea . d . 50
Medium, 212 A 2 o5
Mixed, 25 a / so
DRIED APPLE, Maine, choice, perlb a 9
nialne ana N H., common.
Maine, quartered, choice, S
W esIern, 6 8
POULTRY, Turkeys, fresh killed ID a ID
turkeys, common, 9 a IL
Chickens fresh, 10 a IS
Common, 8 a 10
Fowls, 3 q 10
Geese, O a n
PORK, Clear, Ex., per Dbl II 90 a II so
Mess IA so Is 90
Eresh hogs,
Hams smoked, IL a ia
SQNDRIES, Pressed Hay, per ton II 90 Is 90
Hops ner In 2 n 10
Potato Starch, Al
Oats per bush "A n az
Corn, "a q 70
Potatoes n a 81
Maple Sugar tubs
Maple Sugar, cakes,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
Norrisville.

NOrrisvilIe.
Rev. c. w. Thompson, of Danville,
delivered a richly instructive lecture in
the chapel, Tuesday evening. While
Paul wrote of the third heavens, the
speaker said he chose for his theme the
first two, or the atmosphere, and the
starry heavens. The Ladies' Society
are fortunate in having the promise of
eight OF ten superior lectures, and put
the season tickets at the popular price
of ST each the proceeds going towards
paying off the chapel debt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

cisco. She is deeply engaged in ba
missionary work, and she proposes +,
return to it in the spring.
Mr.. Anson S. Hopkins has decided :,
locate IN Chicago, and will probabl,
remove there the last of the present
month. There are sincere regrets al
losing Mr.. and Mrs. Hopkins from ON,
community, and the best wishes attend
them wherever they go.
The telegraph reports that Franz
A. Eastman, somewhat concerned in
whisky prosecutions" has filed his nett
ton in bankruptcy at Chicago. with mn.
secured liabilities $4,000, and .sassets
nominal" Col. Eastman will be re-
membered as learning his trade in this
of1ce; afterwards editor in Montpelier
Concord, and Chicago. but for a num-
Der OF years much in politics. He was
for several years postmaster of Chicago,
Harvest Sunday"
The North Church was adorned on
Thanksgiving day with the fruits of the
season, in imitation of an old Enolisb
custom of a day called "Harvest SIM
day." This was done at the suggestion
of the Governor, and the decorations
were made by his head gardener, Mr..
Hearn, who has been familiar with such
things in the old country. The decora-
tions consisted of wreaths of grain.
fringed with ears of corn, and festooned
from window to window the entire
length of the church on each side. By
the sides of the pulpit were tables on
which were placed the ordinary fruits
OF the season, such as sheaves of wheat.
barley and oats, golden corn, pumpkins,
and garden vegetables. On the rests
beside the minister's desk were pyra-
mids of apples, grapes and other fruits.
From the gas fixtures all over the
church depended miniature sheaves of
grain. Directly in front of the desk
was large tablet, the groundwork
made of evergreen, on which were the
words:
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Sgerial cNohres.

PAsSUMPSIC LODGE, No. FL f. s. A. M.
Regular communicable Thursday eve on orbefore
the full of the Moon. JAS. E. TAYLOR Sec
HAsWELL CHAPTER, NO. IL, r. A. M.
Regular communication. Friday on OF before the
ull OF the moon. X. p. CUNNINGHAM Sec'y
Glen's Sulphur Soap is positive inspiration.
1t was happy thought to combine the remedy.
which of all others is beneficial In the majority of
outaneous diseases, with pleasant and pure soap,
by means of which it can be brought in contact
with affected parts. Sold by all druggists Hills
HAIR AND WHISPER DYE. Black or Brown, 50
cents. Ga
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07


Gods blessing, had attended their Ia
bors he paid worthy tribute of re-
spect and honor TO the men who have
used their wealth SO literally for the
benefit of st. Jobnsbury in laying the
foundation and building up its Academy
and Athen@um he spoke of the joy
which must have filled the hearts of the
citizens at the time of the laying of the
foundation of those buildings, which are
for the education and discipline of mems
minds. The building whose foundation
is now being laid is for the education
and discipline of mems souls, and it
having to do with the immortal spirits
of men, this may be said to be greater
occasion. He then referred to some of
the distinctive features of the Episcopal
Church; first he spoke of it as the old
church which has come down through
the ages, and using the ancient creeds
he then called attention to her worship
as common worship, in which the whole
congregation had an important and
essential part; and he referred to her
relation to the children, reminding those
who heard him, that all children who
were baptized into Christ were recog-
nized as members of His church, and,
enjoying the privileges of membership,
they were to be taught and treated as
already made Christian children.
Hymn 275 from the hymnal was sung
by the choir and congregation, the
Bishop offered the closing prayers and
pronounced the benediction and the
congregation dispersed to their homes,
thankful to God for the rich services of
the day and the blessings which it had
brought to them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
FOR SALE.

HOW TO MAKE MONEY EASY
with small capital, is to buy Peacham Hotel A
good garden attached More land If desired Terms
easy. For particulars apply to
Peacham, vt. 81.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
A RARE CHANCE.
Being compelled by failing sight to give up bust
ness will sell my stock of
CLOCKS, WATCHES, JEWELRY,

Silver and Plated Ware, Fancy Goods, &C.. with
Show Cases and other store furniture. And until
such sale Is made, will sell at retail for wholesale
prices The goods are largely fresh. many of them
bought in last sixty days. This will be a rare
chance to get your Christmas Presents for a third
less than regular prices.
Also my RESIDENCE on corner Central and
Spring streets. The house is in perfect repair
modern improvements, heated by furnace with
bath ROOM hot and cold water good garden stable
and other conveniences. L. III BROWN
ST. Johnsbury, vt. Dec. T. 1877 6-s+
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
GREAT EXCITEMENT
CENTRE VILLAGE

Caused by the low prices that L. d. STILES ia
selling Flour, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Rubbers
Dry Goods, Tinware Nails Stationery Confection
cry, Yankee Notions sc. AZ
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07
HAY, GRAIN, STOCK, ETC,
AT AUCTION.

place, between East st. Johnsbury and West Con
cord
Saturday, December 8,
at 10 o'clock a. M, the following property,
20 tons hay, tons straw 500 bushels oats 10
good Cows, yearlings, Jersey bull, calves. LOT
White Chester pigs.
Sale positive. Terms-3 or 9 months credit with
good security.
JOHN McGINNIs
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-12-07

Dedication of the Free Baptist Church.
The new Free Baptist Church in this
place was dedicated on Tuesday, the
4th inst. The following is the order of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-28

the reform begin in the homes themselves;
indeed let the improvement already begun
he continued. for you who are familiar
with these homes know that long ago the
tasteful duties of life begin to ENTER in and
dwell there" and that flowers and books and
music everywhere adon the prosperous and
industrious farmers household. While. there
fore. ! would in every way make the farm lie
of America as attractive rs an active an mtul-
ligent people desire il should he. aud render
il at once gratifying to the tastes and respon-
sive to the thrift of Il busy aud cultivated yco-
many / would still adhere to the system of
isolated far1ng the. nbodes of well-Organized
families. the nurseries of the best social and
civil virtues. That the rural village has its
part to perform in II system like this every
American knows. That spot where the more
artificial service Of life is performed, where of
necessity the business of the mechanic is con-
Quoted. and the municipal work is to be car
ried on. and the guides of education and re-
ligion enter specially on their hbors, will al
ways form most important part of the civil
organization of our hand. and will furnish all
the opportunity of improvement and ombel-
lishment that the most enthusiastic can desire.
1t is the mixed life of the town and the coun-
try which most thoroughly BELTS the soil of
America. and is found to-day in great pertec-
ton throughout New England, New IorlCahd
the best agricultural regions of the Middle
and Western States. Adurn. then, and beau
tify the Villages but cherish the farms and
point to their further advancement in the best
modes of agriculture. aud the organization of
the best forms of rural life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-28
uHENITIEs.

You're a smart fellow" sneered law.
yer to II witness. the other day. I'D return
the compliment if | wasn't under oath, re-
piled the witness.
johnny lost his knife. After searching
IN one pocket and another until he had been
through all, without success, hr exclaimed {:
"Oh dear. | wish had another pocket it
might be in that"
4 German jew was eating n pork chop
in thunderstorm. On hearing an unusual
ly loud clap, lie laid down his knife and fork
and observed: "Vell, did any poty cfer hear
such Il fuss about II little biece of pork ~
Says the Worcester Press: There will
have TO be II marked change in the tendency
of things, or our stylish young ladies will get
TO wearing their hats so far back that they will
have to lift them when they sit down.
How is it that you have never kindled a
flame in any mans heart p asked rich lady
of her portionlcss niece. Il suppose, aunt
it is because I'm not good match meeky
replied the poor niece.
Another awful warning! litigious soul
in Lebanon. Pa. sued an editor for libel: the
verdict was in favor of the editor and now
the afflicted man il in jail because he couldn't
raise the money to pay the costs.
Far be it from us to doubt the word of
Il brother editor says the La Crosse Sun
I'VE believe them all to be truthful men but
when the Duiand Times says that the water is
so low at the mouth of the Chippewa river
that catfish have 20 employ mud turtles to
tow them over the bar, we feel rs though the
editor must be away. and some local minister
filling his place.
American detectives will probably 60 ont
in body and hang themselves for pure spite
when they hear of the grand hit made by one
of their brethren in England. Not many
months ago, it appears, foreign minister III
London invoked the mid of one Of the smart
est Scotland Yard detectives TO find n young
girl who had inherited It fortune Of a quarter
Of "a million. At the end Of six week, the de-
tcctivc returned. and gave in his resignation.
We'll said his chief. "llat', all right hut
where is the girl:' "Ch | found her q
month ago IN drcssmlk,r's shop well =
We'll I married her yesterday. and began
drawing ON her quarter million to-day, that's
all"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-28
Earl, An,nmn in the Country.

Nearly every one goes from the country
when they ought to he going TO it. On the
farm in summer you see the heat rising from
the hillsides and the dusty roads, and nature
parched dry, is i'll her working clothes and
mood, but in the sweet September days you
sec the glory of the year You who have only
beheld the suburban show Of Autumn leaves
can form no idea of the magnificent display of
color that will greet your eyes on every side
if You are in the country in the Autumn, The
naples and oaks. the sumacs and elms are
aflane the ruadsides and fields are filled with
brilliant ferns, till you learn to imagine that
Il golden sunset has dyed the earth with Il
later splender. land over all is spread the glo-
nv of IL dream" The sweet beauty of such
days YOU will never forget the rest and peace
they bring to the mind and body after the
year of care and toll. And rs you lie ON the
grass nzily looking at the distant mountains,
bathed in the misty light peculiar to the au-
tumn time IL silence unbroken. save by the
rustling leaves the falling apples, or the
CHEEKY voice of the good farmer as he comes
home with heavy loads of squashes
and pumpkins you say, well this is life.
Those poor city fellows, uncertain whether to
wear searsucker or nm overcoat in their
striving to dodge the east wind and sun. those
tramps over the heated pavements, how !
pity them" And then rs the neveEneglected
summons OF the suppcr-Dell Is heard you fallN
with promptness that. applied to monthly
payments would surprise your creditors. And
such feast. creamy biscuit and honey, baked
sweet apples and cream. doesn't il make
your mouth water TO think OF it while you are
sitting at your city table: The early evening
is chill and sharp, but it gives you an added
pleasure to draw around the farmers cheerful
fire place. Can't you see the picture, oh,
country boy, settled now in your fine house
with all the modern conveniences: Grandma
in one corner with her knitting, the kitten
playing with her ball of yarn, the farmer bur-
led in his paper, the mother cutting apples
for drying, the two boys busy with their
knives. whiting away at some Spanish cas-
tie: And then the husking bees-not yet OBJ
solete, thank heaven-with their social joys
and uproarous fun. How little they seem like
the close of melancholy days" But our
space will not permit us to even hint at all the
pleasures in the country. Try the expert
ment. friend. whose vacation is limited. Re
main in town where you can have the COM
forts of home and an occasional sea breeze in
the heated term, and then off to the noun
tains in the glorious autumn days. Gotde'
Rllf