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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06
WHOLE NO. l8l 6
POSTURE.

An erect bodily attitude, says DR..
Greene, is Of vastly more Importance
to health taan is generally Imagined.
Crooked bodily positions, maintained
for any length of time, are always in
furious, whether sitting, standing, or
lying-whether sleeping or walking.
To sit with the body leaning for
ward on the stomach, on to one side,
with the heels elevated TO level with
the head, is not only in bad taste, but
exceedingly detrimental to health. 1t
cramps the stomach, presses the vital
organs, interrupts the free motions Of
the abdominal and thorax land,
in fact uubalances the whole muscular
system.
Many children become slightly
bumped backed or severely round
shouldered by sleeping in crooked
position. When any person finds it
easier to sit, stand or sleep in u crook
ed position than a straight one, he
may be sure his muscular system is
badly derangeu, and the more careful
he is to preserve straight or an up
right position, and get back to nature
again the better.
Those persons engaged in occupa.
tons requiring the hands alone to
move, while the lower limbs remain
motionless, should bear in mind that
without frequently raising the frame
to an upright position, and giving ex-
ercise 10 all parts of the body, such
practice will tend to destroy their
health. They should also sit in as
erect a position as possible. With
seamstresses there is always more or
less stopping OF the head and should
ers, teudlng to retard circulation, res
piration and digestion, aud produce
curvature Of the spine. The head
should be thrown back to give the
lungs full play. Health cannot be
without free respiration. Strength
and general health must come from
exercise. Confined attitudes are in
violation of correct theories of healthy
stincts s." Of haiars. tAe III
to sit writing for hours, day after day,
can form some idea OF the exhaustiug
nature Of the toilsome and poorly paid
labor Of the seamstress.
Parents and guardians should see to
it, that those under their care maintain
an erect posture, and keep the system
in harmony with the laws of life, es-
pecially during the period of growth.
And persons who, from necessity, are
obliged to remain for time in unnat-
ural or cramped positions, should O.
vercome the evil, as far as possible, by
proper exercise in the open air and
other means of maintaining strength,
vigor, harmony and beauty of their
physical constitutions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06
PO OETRY
THE NEW PARTY.

I11E Me-" lAN11s
Some
One
Has lately bugun
To start a
New Party,
Which, when it is done,
Is going to smash
Into eternal crash
All other parties under the sun.
Wings, ...
Nigs,
Fire-eating Rebs,
Tramps,
Scamps, ......
Reconstructed Confeds,
Hot Abolitionists,
Raw Prohibitionists,
Labor-Reformer frantic Protectionists
A pair of
High tariff
Old whig resurrectionists,
All the old Federalists,
Butter and-breadalists.
Wild annexationists,
Emancipati,nists,
Texas rangers,
Suspicious strangers,
Illinois Changers.
Rabid Secessionists, Nullifcationists,
Tcmperance-agitators,
Soft.voiced conciliators,
Bruisers,
Snoozers,
Republican broilers.
Barn.burners.
Coat-turners.
Tories, Free soilers,
Communists, destructionists,
Strict Construction
CONSTITUTIONS evisionists,
Dred-Scott decisionists,
Loco,
Foco,
Baltimore knucks,
Georgia Ku-Klux,
blue Lights dissensonists.
Hartford conventionsts,
Fogy old-timers,
Modern Whiteriners.
Anti-Monopolists,
Bloated Metropolists,
Bondhoiders, hutfy' uns,
Border -rufians,
Ballet-box stuffy-uns
Free traders, Greenbackers,
Bul-dozers, back-traders,
Free Niggers,
Whito-leaguers,
Know.Nothing advisers,
Ku.Klux compromisers,
Temperance Liberals,
License wine-bibberals,
ciuuvio aiil .r..DIISaiip,
Private and public ones,
Till-tappers,
Mouth-slappers,
Hickory Democrats, three card monte men
Angels, devils, slouchy and jaunty men,
Nobody, every one, sickly and hearty,
Stanley Matthews has got new party.
Huntington Hawk-Eye, (Rep.)
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06

table at which Mr.. Maybeny sat
among hopeless array Of papers.
"Therc is no use wasting words.
Mayberry, at a time like this. Did
you know your son has asked Winnie
to marry him O.
Mr.. Mayberry's face lighted sec.
ond, and then the gloom returned. III
my son had fortune ut his command,
as thought he had yesterday at this
time, l would say: God speed you
in your wooing OF Winnie Whining.
ton AS it is-for the girls sake, ]
disapprove."
$50 you haven't a pound over ano
above, eh, Mayberry p
"There will be nothing-less than
nothing. | don't know that l really
care so much for myself but Earnest
it is terrible blow to him at the
very beginning of his career"
Mr.. Wilmington smiled gleefully
"Good. Neither do | care for myself,
but Tor Winnie, my little Winnie. !
tell you what, Mayberry, perhaps you
will wonder if ! am crazy, but III
agree to settle quarter OF million
on Winnie the day she marles your
boy. And I'll lend you as much more
if it'll be OF any use, and I'll start the
boy for himself, ifyou say SO. Eh ?"
Mr.. Mayberry looked at him in
speechless bewildermcnt. Wilmington
went on:
81 made fortune out in India, and
it's safe and sound in hard cash in
good hande-a couple of millions. l
determined to bring my girl up to de-
pend on herself, and to learn the value
OF money before she had the handling
of her fortune. She has no idea she's
an heiress-my heiress. Sounds like
story out of a book, eh, Maybewy ?
Well, will you shake hands on it, aud
call it bargain ?"
Mr.. Mayberry took the little dried
up hand almost reverentIally, his voice
coarse and thick with emotion. evil
mlng,on, God will reward you for this
day, thousand fold !"
W,l'oin...nn wjnLnh away q snSnic.
lous moisture on his eyelashes
"You see it all comes Of that dinner,
old fellow. You acted like a CHART
able Christian gentleman, and between
us we'll make the boy and Winnie as
happy as they deserve, eh ?"
4 y
Even Mrs Mayberry admits that it
was a good thing that her husband
gave that dinner, and when she ex-
poets to see Mrs. Earnest Mayberry
an honored guest at her board, she
candidly feels that she owes every at
ON of her splendor and luxury to the
vlolet-eyed, charming girl who wears
her own honors with such sweet
grace.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06

AT the marriage of an Alabama
widower, one of the servants was ask
ed if bis master would take a bridal
tour. "Dunno, Sab when old mis-.
sus's alive. he took paddle to her ;
dunno if he take a bride to de new
one or not"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06
PimDleS! S !

will mail (Free) the recipe for preparing
q simple VEsETABRE BALM that will remove
TAN, FRECKLES, PIMPLES, and BLoTcH-
rs, leaving tho skin soft, clear and beautiful ;
also instructions for producing luxurianl
growth Of hair OIL o bald head or smooth face.
Address BEN. Vsndeif & Co., Box 6l3l, No
Wooster g., NY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06
NOTICE EXTRA.

On the first week OF each lmonth commenc-
ing in November, hills up to the first of the
month whether small or large ,oiH be present.
ed for payment unless previous arrangement
is made for longer credit.
o. l.. RICHMOND.
Woodstock, Sept. 4, 1875.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06

"A green grocer-one who trusts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-06-06
Meat Market.

U,HE undersigned having purchased the in
l terest of B. II. PINNEY in the
Meat and Provision business,
will continue the business at the Store re-
Gently occupied by Richmond & Pinney
Thankful for past favors, he hopes for con
tinuance OF patronage such as his efforts To
keep good market merits.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18

SCnENCK's PULMONIc SYRUP FOR THE CURE
OF CONSUMPTION, COUGHS, AND CoLDs.-Thc
great virtue Of this medicine Is that 1t ripens the
matter and throws 1t out OF the system, puries the
blood, and thus effects n cure.
SCuENcK's SEA-WEED TONIC FOR THE CURE
OF DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, &C..
The Tonic produces healthy action OF the sto-
mach, creating an appetite, forming chyle, and
curing the most obstinate cases of Indigestion.
SCHENCK'S MANDRAKE PILLS FOR THE CURE OF
LIvER-CoMPLAINT, &C.
These Pills nre Alternative. and produce healthy
action Of the liver without the least danger as they
are free from calomc and yet more efcaci0as In re-
storing healthy action Of the liver.
These remedies arc I certain cure for ConsumD-
ton, as the Pulmonic Syrup rpens the matter and
purifles the blood. The Mandrake Pills act upon
the liver, create healthy bile, and remove all dis
eases Of the liver, often cause Of Consumption.
The Sca-WeQd Tonic gives tone and strength TO the
stomach, makes good Digestion, and enables the
ORGANS 10 form good blood; and thus creates .
healthy circulation of healthy blood. The COM
bined action Of these medicines Us thus explained,
will cure every case Of Consumption If taken In
time, and the Use Of the medicines persevcred In.
DR.. SCIIENCK Is professionally at his principal
Office corner Of Sixth and Arch streets, Philadel-
pha. every MONDAY, where all letters for advice
must be addressed. SCuENCK's medicines for sale
by all druggists.
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Resolutions OF Respect.

At meeting OF the Board OF Directors
of the Hollywood Cemetery Company held
on Saturday, September Is, 1877, the follow
ing resolutions were passed:
The directors OF the Hollywood Gene
terry Company cannot permit our late COL
league James Fl. Gardner to pass from
among us without giving expression to our
high appreciation Of his character as man
and our regret at his loss.
As man, as a citizen, in all the walks OF
life, as far as in him lay, he fulfilled the scrip
tural injunction to do justice, love mercy,
and walk humbly with his God.
In his death Richmond has lost one OF
her best citizens, our men OF business one
who was Il living example Of industry and
integrity, the church consistent and eff
cient member. and this company one OF its
earliest friends and faithful officer; and
although he lived to ripe old age we must
all regret to miss bis presence among us.
Resolved, That this expression of regret
for the loss OF Mr.. Gardner be entered upon
the records OF the company, and that the
president be requested to present copy
thereof to his family.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18

> A Remarkable Case.-Mention has already
been made OF the case OF Sergeant Julius G..
Condrey, OF Company>K, Sixth Virginia
regiment, of Mahone's old brigade. Ser
geant Condrey was wounded In the arm at
Malvern Hill, in the groin at Chancellors-
vile, had three ribs broken at the Crater,
and was shot through the neck at Hatcher's
Run in the period of eighteen months
eight pieces of bone from the spinal column
worked out through bis mouth, and few
weeks since, more than twelve years after
the receipt Of the wound, the leaden bullet,
which proved to be percussion bullet
from Belgian rife, came out into his
mouth. . IT.
Sergeant Condrey resides near Winter
.pock, in Chesterfield county. He has lately,
on the recommendation OF Judge Clopton
(himself gallant Confederate captain OF
artillery, been allowed the usual commuta-
tion. F@
Before the removal OF the ball Sergeant
Condrey was compelled to keep his head in
n position of great discomfort; now he has
perfect use OF his neck, and is one OF the
happiest men in the Commonwealth.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18

POLICE COURT, YEsTERDAY-Justice Jo-
seph j. White presiding.-A difficulty oc-
Cured on Sunday In the store OF Richard
Holloran, Twety-fourth and Main streets,
between James w. Holloran and William
Estes or Estis. There had been some trou-
BILE between old man Holloran and Estes.
Sunday Estes came for satisfaction. The
elder Holloran was not in. James Holloran
said be would assume his fathers fight, and
he went out and came back with two re-
volvers, one OF which be placed In Estes's
hands and the other he retained, and he was
about to take his position when Estes fred,
and the ball struck him (Holloran) on the
right OF the head just above the ear, inflict-
ing severe but probably not dangerous
wound. Several parties were present and
saw the whole transaction, and they
were before the Police Court as wit
nesses Yesterday, but no great amount Of
information could be obtained from them.
Justice White was of the opinion that duel
had been arranged; in other words, that the
parties had agreed to settle the difficulty
then and there. DR.. Riddell said it would
not be safe for the wounded man to appear
before Tuesday next, and until that day the
case was continued and accused committed
to Jail.
John King alias George Davis was arrest
ed in DanviIle day or two ago and brought
to this city upon the charge Of stealing two
coats valued at go from 4. Oppenheimer.
The officer having the accused in charge
took him to Mr. Oppenheinler's store, when
it was ascertained that he was not the man.
His case was called in the Police Court yes
terday morning. Justice White, after being
informed that mistake had occurred.
promptly discharged King, and he was fur
nished transportation to Weldon, N. c.
Thornton Holmes (colored), charged with
stealing one rocking chair from Samuel g..
Smith. The accused was sent to Manchester
for trial. .
James Stephens, ieloniously assaulting
and beating Lille Bennett. DIR. Ritdell
stated that the woman was unable to be
present on account Of cankered wound.
The case was accordingly continued until
Tuesday the 25th.
William johnson was up for embezzle-
ment. The evidence showed that the money
appropriated belonged to a firm Of which
johnson was full partner. The Justice
decided that one partner could not be
charged with embezzling funds OF the con-
Germ, and discharged the accused.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18
WEATHER REPORT.

ISplcAT1oNs FOR To-DAY.-For the Mid
die States. rising barometer, southcrly
veering to colder northwest winds, cloudy
and rainy followed by clearing weather.
For the South Atlantic States, stationary
or higher pressure, variable winds shifting
to northerly, colder, partly cloudy wea-
ther, with rain-areas.
For the Gull States, stationary or higher
pressure, winds shifting to northerly,
colder, cloudy, and rainy weather.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, Up
per Mississippi, and Lower Missouri Val
ley, and Upper Lake region, stationary or
higher pressure, northwest winds, colder,
clear, or partly cloudy weather, followed in
the northwest by rising temperature.
Cautlonary signals continue at Galveston,
Indianola, New Orleans, and Mobile; and are
ordered for Cape May, Atlantic City, Bar
negat. Sandy Hook, Kittyhawk, Cape Hat
tcras, Cape Henry, Norfolk, New York,
New London, New Haven, Newport,
Woods Hole, Hatcher's Island, Boston,
Portland. and Eastport.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18

The THEATRE LAST NIGHT-A GREAT
CRowD.-C Callender's Georgia Minstrel
Troupe, composed of colored men, appear
ed at the Theatre last night before an audi
ence OF unusual numbers. Colored people
occupied the two upper galleries and the
pale-faces filled all the seats and standing
room in the dress-circle and parquette. The
entertainment was OF the usual order.
Much OF it was really good. The triumph
OF the evening was the parade OF the Multi
gan Guard. Some of the singing was very
fine, though the disposition to burlesque
sacred things was too painfully prominent
to pass unnoticed. Despite the oppressive
heat which prevailed in the Theatre, the au-
dience was, upon the whole, well pleased,
and showed it by laughing heartily at the
jokes and extrayagant acting, and by liberal
applause to the singers and dancers. To-
night there will be a change Of programme.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18

4 SPLENDID TRIP TO WAsHrSGToS. Else
where in this mornings Dispatch will be
found the announcement Of an excursion
to Washington, given by .Chickahominy
Tribe, No. 81, I. o. r. NJ, via the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road. This flourisbing tribe has chartered
a special train for the occasion, and the
party will leave head OF Broad street (Elba
siding) at 10 2. NJ, reaching Washington
the train will leave Washington at 10 p. H.,
arriving at home at 4 A. II. This arrangement
will give all who desire TO visit Washing
ton the entire day in that noted city, and
offers fine opportunity Of seeing all Of the
public buildings. The tribe is noted for its
orderly and well-arranged excursions, and
no doubt all who take advantage 'ot this
morning trip to the capital city will have
q pleasant time. ,.'..'i'
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For the Dispatch.l
Insulting Young Girls.

Within the last twelve months number
Of young girls have been very much annoyed
on the streets by certain blacklcg follow
ing them. In several instances they were
very much frightened by his actions, and
have frequently seen him at distance and
would turn around and 60 in different d.
rection to avoid him. This has occurred
with different young ladies, and stop
should be put to it. 1t has lately been found
out who the offender is, and as he is well
known we hope he will take warning; for if
he repeats it again he will surely be brought
to Justice. Is.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18

MISS GENEyIEyE ROGERS AT THE THEATRE.
The management announce an engagement
with Miss Geneyieye Rogers, commencing
Monday, September oath, and continuing
four nights. Miss Rogers comes to us with
an extended reputation gained at the trst
theatres in the country. She is said to be
young, handsome, and talented. One OF her
greatest successes is the new emotional
drama OF "Maud Muller" founded on
Whittiers beautiful poem OF that name.
This will be presented, as well as others OF
the latest society plays which have been so
we'll received on the metropolitan and other
boards. It is to be hoped that the engage
ment OF Miss Rogers will be as successful
as her merits deserve. II
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18
MANCHESTER NEWS.

Church Notes.-The congregation Of the
Meade Memorial church CEpiscopaD were
disappointed that the rector, Rev. }. j.
Sans, did not return from Norfolk in time
to conduct services Sunday. There was no
service Mt all during the day.
Rev. DR.. Winfree preached most able SER
mons at the Baptist church Sunday morn
ing and night.
Rev. DR.. Brown, OF Richmond, filled Mr.
CampbelPs pulpit, at the Presbyterian
church, in the morning.
Rev. Mr.. Jackson, OF Chesterfield county
preached morning and evening at the Meth
odist church. J - .----- - !
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18
DICuMOSD SEMINARY,
IN 403 EAST MAIN STREET.
RICHMOND. VA.

JOHN II. POWELL, Principal;
ME-. ME- 7 & fEHRTSSENr fGEAHRSErT Associate Principals
MADAME c. GUlLLAUME, Freuch:
PROFESSOR RODES MASSlE professor OF Modern
Languages. Richmond College,. German.
The fifth session of this SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
will begin SEPTEMBER "a, 1877. and close JUNE
23.1S7S.
The Priucipa's have succeeded in securing one OF
The most Cc.l, ful and thoroughly y-vtntiated houses
in the city The large yard and daily exercises IN
Calishcuics Will contribute greatly. they trust to
the health and yigor Of the pupils.
For circular aud Catalogue, giving terms, &c, Sp-
NV al the hook torres or To .
an nDm JpIIS H. POWELL, PRINCIPAL.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18

Political Iteu,s. s.--Dr. L. II. Chiles, the
Conservative nominee for State senator
from this district, will begin his canvass In
a few days. He will start at owhatan
Courthouse and visit the principal points
In Powhatan county, Goochland, and Ches-
terield, VI /. i. ,e.5 15z. 49,. rs;
Mr.. B. A. Hancock, Conservative super.
intendent for Chesterfield county, was In
the city yesterday, and informed our re-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18

aHEAR1s. Miss, May Howard, spoken
OF as the "beautiful and artistic May How
ard,n will appear at the Theatre in this city
on the aOtb, 2lst, and 22d, in BARLEY Camp
belrs emotional play OF Hearts" which
was produced for the first time this season
in the Philadelphia Arch-Street Theatre on
the Sd instant, The play is said to contain
many points OF interest which call forth the
commendations OF Miss Howard's audiences;
It has never been presented in this city ana no
this fact alone will doubtless insure luli
bnuoaa
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18

IAe Water-Suppiy.-The scarcity OF
water is so great that many persons having
wells and springs have been reluctantly
compelled to stop their neighbors from OBJ
tanning water therefrom. Unless some
thing is done speedily the present dIscoui-
fort and Inconvenience will be changed into
distress. 1t is reported that none OF the
members of the City Council are dependent
upon the city bydrants for their supplies !;
but their sympatlIies for their fellow-citi-
zens will doubtless cause them as soon as
possible to afford the necessary relief:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18

Minor Hention.-There were good many
country people on the streets Yesterday.
The choir at the Baptist church is one Of
the finest In the State.
The cases OF the Commonwealth h IS. Gross
man, OF Petersburg, were decided In the
County Court on Saturday evening by q
verdict iu favor Of defendant.
Joe Smith (coloreG was before the Mayor
yesterday and fined $3.50 and costs for tres
passing on the premises Of Archer AIRING
ton (colored).
There has been great deal OF rain In the
county
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THE LIQUOR Law.
Another Version OF Its History I'm the
House OF Delegates.

A STATEMENT FROM Mr.. JOHN ID. SMELL
ING-HE DIsCLAIbfs THE HONOR -oF
HAVING CAUSED THE pAssAGE OF THE
BILL, AND TELLS OF HIS INTERVIEWS
WITH MESsRs. GILMAN AND LoVEN-
sTErN-soME LAW POINTS DISCUSSED. 2
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18

II ARRESTED FOR CUTTING OFF Cows TAIL.
tAnegro named Edward Mayo was arrested
yesterday evening for cutting of cows
tail, with Intent to kill said animal, at Lock
No. 13, on the canal. After cutting of the
tail be ornamented his team by sticking 1t In
his mules bride.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18

PUBLIC SCHooLs.-The work OF enrolling
the old scholars was attended to at the pub
lie schools Yesterday. To-day Jewish chill
dren who attended last;year and new schoi-
ars will have tdeir names entered, and to-
morrow the work of the session WILL De
commenced. 49,. rftstt :,
5 The prospects are that every school VIII
be fuit, and 1t may be that the City Councll
will be compelled to provide additional
rooms and teachers, 80 -. -: ts ...is5.s,'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18

BAsE-BALL.-There will be q match game
of baseball on Wednesday evening, Sep
tember 10th, at 3 O'Clock, between the
champion Atantics and the Richmond
Brown Stockings, at the State Fair Grounds.
Score in last game, 5 to in favor OF the
Brown Stockings. This, is the third game
OF the series for the championship OF the
civ. The Brown Stockings expect visit
from the Artillery-School Club OF Fortress
Monroe in a week or so. ~ E.#
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-18

MISS BOCKIU SIS SCHOOL FOR
WI YOUNG LADIES AND LITTLE GIRLS. 12l
NORTH EIGHTH STREET NEAR The COX
will begin. u. V. on THURSDAY the 2Olh Of Sep
iembcr. LATIN and MODERN LANGUAGES
taught by competent Instructors.
II
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$50 places 3e5 days in. the year. In the
largest saloons the tax is about a5 per day,
in many others 1t is from % to 50. In many
more il amounts to q ridieulonsly small
sum, showing. If correct, that the business
is very dull. {,