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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05

Departed this life, at his residence at Union
Bridge, this county, on the 18th of December,
after few days illness, William Russell, in
the 66th year of his age. Also at the same
place, on the 22d Of December, after few
days illness, Rebeeca Russell, (sister to the
above, IN the 61st year of her age.
In Baltimore, December 18th, Catharine
MeCann, in the 10th year of her age, formerly
of this County.
At his home near Houcksville, on the 9th
ofDecember, Melchor Harris, aged So years,
4 months and days, leaving wife and fam
lily who greatly mourn his loss.
In New Windsor, on the I'd instant, Emma
Florence, aged % years, eldest daughter of
William A. and E. NJ Norris.
In Hampstead district, on the 26th of De-
eember, Joshua Stricklin, aged "a years and
l month.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05
ELECTION NOTICE.

Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Of Westminster.
WESTMINSTER, MD., Dec. Sd, 1877.
TINE Stockholders of this Bank are hereby
Il notified that an election for Seven Direc.
tors to manage the affairs of the Bank for the
ensuing year will be held at the Banking
House, on Tuesday, the Sth day Of January,
ES7S. between the hours of u N. and o'clk
p. m. w. A. CUNNINGHAM,
dec Ste Cashier.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05
Stockholders Meeting.

A General Meeting of the Stockholders Of
"a the Carroll County Agricultural Society,
as provided by the Charter, will be held at the
Court House, on Monday, the It'll dan of
January, 1878, at 10 O'Clock, a. m, for the
purpose Of electing officers for the ensuing
year. A full attendance is requested as bus.
mess of Importance will be brought before the
meeting. BY order,
GEO. W. MATTHEWS,
dec 22-3t Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05
PUBLIC INSTALLATION.

THERE viii be public installation of the
Il officers of Carroll Division No. AZ, S. OF
T., on Saturday Ereaing, January5th, 1878,
at Z o'clock. The G. w. p Of the Grand
Division of Maryland, VIM. F. Wilmington,
will install and also deliver an address upon
the occasion. The public are invited to at
tend. By order.
dec 29-2t H. L. NORRIS, R. :.
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Notice to Creditors.

HNHlS IS to give notice, that the subscribers
Il of Carroll county, have obtained from
the Orphans Court of Carroll county, in Ma
ryland, letters Testamentary on the Personal
Estate of
JOHN VENT,
late Of Carroll county, deceased. Allpersons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
THEORETICALLY authenticated to the subscribers
on or before the 18th day Of July, next /;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. Those indebted are
requested to make immediate payment.
Given under our hands this 18th day of
December, 1877.
PHANUEL VENT,
CORNELIUS WENTZ,
dec 22-4t Executors.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05
House and Lot for Sale.

A Desirable Property on Pennsylvania
"a Avenue, in the City of Westminster,
will be disposed of at bargain. The i'm
provements are first class. Terms easy and
possession given on the LIST of April next.
For further particulars inquire of
dec % WIN. A. McKELLIP, Agent.
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ELECTION NOTICE.

HlHEmembers of the Mutual Fire Insurance
Il Company of Carroll county, are request
ed to meet at their Office, in Westminster, on
Monday, the 7th day Of January, 1878, for
the purpose of electing Ten Directors to serve
for one year. The election will take place
between the hours Of 10 o'clock, a. m, and
Up. m. BY order,
RICHARD MANNING,
dec 15-3t Secretary.
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Timothy Hay Wanted.

THHE undersigned wishes to contract for
Il the delivery on his farm, which borders
on the Reisterstown turnpike, of about 20
Tons of best Timothy Hay, at intervals OF
ten days or two weeks, between each load, as
he may require it, throughout the Winter and
Spring.
J. HOWARD MCHENRY,
dec 29-2t pikesyille. Nd.
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Election of Directors.

Union National Bank of Westminster, l
December 3, 1877.
A N Election for Ten Directors for this
"A Bank will be held on Tuesday, the Sh
day of January, 1878, between the hours of
IL o'clock, A. NJ. and u o'clock, NJ. of said
day, at said Bank. ]. w. Herring,
dec Ste Cashier.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05
I. 0. 0. F. Public Installation.

TNHE officers of Salem Lodge, No. 60, /.
Il o. o. F. viii be publicly installed in the
Town Hall, January 18th, 1878, at 7 o'clock,
p. m. Addresses will be delivered by Hon.
John E. Smith and DIR. j. w. Herring. The
members of Salem Lodge and the public
generally are invited. By order,
dec 22-3t II. L. NORRIS, R. s.
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The Philadelphia Times says The prop
osition to admit an Indian delegation to Con-
gress is good enough, provided you are sure
Of your Indian. There are some Indians
who are born Congressman who can talk,
tipple and play draw with the most expe-
rienced politician in the country. But there
are some who have not fully cultivated these
graces of public life, and who might not prove
such sociable companions on the floor of the
House. The bald-headed congressman can
favor this new proposition conscientiously
and without fear, but the member who has
any hair on the top of his head will be very
likely to feel a little backward about rushing
it throngh-at least before the army is in.
creased in numbers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05
ELECTION NOTICE.

STOCKHOLDERS of the First National
- Bank of New Windsor, Nd, are hereby
notified that an Election for SEVEN DIREC-
TORS, to serve the ensuing year, will be held
at the Bank, on Tuesday, January Sth, 1878,
between the hours Of one and three O clock,
p. m. n. H. BALE,
dec Ste Cashier
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.Lcather that win stretch.

STArIsTIcAL-We give below the number
Of deeds, mortgages and bills Of sale recorded
in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court
for this county during the past year. As
compared with the year 1876 we find that
there was an increase Of 81 deeds, decrease
Of 80 mortgages and 81 bills of sale, and an
increase az al marriage licanses
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To Prevent & Cure Coughs & Colds,
Dissolution Notice.

THE copartnership existing between Adam
Il Shower and VIM. II. Shower has been
dissolved this day by mutual consent. All
persons indebted to the said firm are request
ed to make immediate payment to VIM. II.
Shower. ADAM SHOWER,
WIN. II. SHOWER.
Manchester, Nd, November IA, 1877.
The undersigned will conduct the Foundry
and Machine Business at the old stand.
Thankful for the liberal patronage extended
to the old firm, he hopes by strict attention to
business to merit a continuance of the same.
dec 22-3t WIN. II. SHOWER.
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st. Johns Parochial School
WESTMINSTER, MD.
SELECT DEPARTMENT.

NLAssICS and MATHEMATICS taught.
- Particular attention paid to English
Composition. Termsper quarter of 10 weeks,
from 50 to SIS according to the studies pur-
sued. f. A. McGIRR, A. NJ, Principal.
A Night School for young men will be open
from to 8, p. m, on Monday and Thursday
OF each week. beginning October 18th, 1876.
oct II
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05
The Aged, Feeble & OonvalegOent

EIND just the help they need in health and
a strength giving properties of Parker's
Ginger Tonic. This comforting invigorant
difuses warmth and vigor through the sys-
TEN, soothes the nerves, PARISHES melancholy
and gives strength and elasticity to the worn
OUT frame. 1t is incomparably superior to
wines or liquors and does not intoxicate.
Every mother win not only comfort and
strengthen herself but will relieve and pacify
her nursing babe by the free use of this ex-
eellent tonic. Buy S1.00 bottle from your
druggist, Joseph B. Boyle, or A. H. Huber,
Westminster, Nd, or a sample bottle at 10
cts. and test its merits dec 22-Imo
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05
County Treasure,.'s Report

County TreGsureI''s Report
OF THE
Finances and the Financial Condition
OF CARROLL COUNTY,
FoR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER u, 1877.
DR..
To cash on hand Dec. u, 1876. So, 2s7. Sc
Amount received during the year
to Dec. II, 1s77-................... 100, 915. SO
SlO6, 2O2. "a
By amount paid out during the
By cash on hand Dec. u, 1877. 1852. 10
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05
FOR SALE.

A FARM of 211 acres, near Union Bridge;
"A well improved; choice fruit; dwelling,
barn and outhouses in good order; churches,
schools and post Office convenient.
Address, S. LYNN.
dec Is Union Bridge, Md.
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Black Grape Wells

pENOVATED and made equal to new.
LII One door East of Smith McKellips
Law Office, Westminster, Md. dec
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05
PATENTS

OBTAINED for Inventors, in the United
~ States, Canada, and Europe, atreduced
rates. With our principal Office located in
Washington, directly opposite the United
States Patent Office, we are able to attend to
all Patent Business with greater promptness
and desgatch and less cost, than other patent
attorneys, who are at distance from Wash
ington, and who have, therefore, to employ
associate attorneys We make preliminary
examinations and furnish opinions as to patent
ability, reeofcharge, lwhoareinterested
in new inventions and Patents are invited to
send for copy Of our "Guide for obtaining
Patents" which is sent free to any address,
and contains complete instructions how to
obtain Patents and other valuable matter.
We refer to the German American National
Bank, Washington, ID. c.; the Royal Swad-
ish, Norwegian, and Danish Legations, at
Washington Hon. Joseph Casey, late Chief
Justice q. S. Court of Claims; to the officials
of the u S. Patent Office, and to Senators
and Members of Congress from every State.
Address: LOUIS DAGGER & Co., Solici.
tors of Patents and Attorneys at Law, lie
Droit Building, Washington, ID. g.
dec 8-tf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05

Richard Fl. Hayes, son of President Hayes,
will enter upon the practice of law in New
York city this month.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05

ORPHANS CoURT.-Adam Shower, ESQ.,,
Chief Judge; Isaac C. Bale and L. p. Sling
luf, Esqrs., Associate Judges; DIR. Henry E
Beltz, Register of Wills; Geo. NJ. Parke, ESQ.
Deputy Register.
Monday, December SI-James Z. Valen
tine, administrator of William Valentine, de.
ceased, returned inventory of goods and chat
tells and inventory of money, and received
orders to sell personal property and notify
creditors.
Jesse Myers, administrator Of John Myers,
deceased, settled LIST and final account
letters testamentary on the estate of Johr
Beaver, deceased, were granted to Andrew
]. Beaver
Jacob Sharrer of j., administrator of Eliz-
abeth Sharrer, deceased, returned inventory
of goods and chattels, list of debts and inven
tory Of money, and received orders to sell
goods and ehattels and notify creditors.
Tuesday, January Ist.-Report of sale O
real estate of Warner w. Warheld, deceased
finally ratified.
Report of sale of real estate of Susar
Bricker, deceased, finally ratified.
Report of sale of Real Estate of Elizabeth
Baldwin, deceased, finally ratified.
Isaac +. Pearson, Jr,, and VIM. A. Nickel
lip, administrators of Isaac Z. Pearson, ST.,
deceased, reported sales of leasehold proper
ty and goods and chattels.
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Public Sale Of Valuable Real Estate
IN UNION BRIDGE, MD.

pY virtue of an order of the Orphans
O Court of Carroll county, the subscriber,
as Executor of Ann Clay, deceased, late of
Carroll county, will offer at Public Sale, on
the premises, in Union Bridge, on
Saturday, January s6th, at 2 O'Clock, p. n,
valuable House and Lot; the house is com
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

First National Bank, Neuu Windsor, Nd, I
December 2lst, 1877.
THE President and Directors of this Bank
Il have declared a Dividend of FOUR
AND ONE HALF CAD PER CENT. on the
Capital Stock for the six months ending,
December S1st, 1877, payable on and after
January 9Th, 1878. State Taxes paid by
Bank. N. II. BALE,
dec % Cashier.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05

For the year ending December LIST, 1876,
the Clerk paid into the State Treasury excess
Of fees amounting to S690.07, and for the
year ending December LIST, 1877, the sum of
$801-09, being nearly as much as the sum paid
by the Clerk Of Baltimore county for the same
year, which was SS49.Ss.
Mr.. George NJ. Parke, Deputy Register Of
Wills, furnishes us with the following Stats
tics Of that Office for the year 1877 During
the past year Al wills were admitted to pro-
bate; 80 administrations granted; q guardians
appointed and bonded; log administration
accounts settled; "a guardian accounts set
tied; ITO inventories and lists Of debts; II
reports of sales of personal property; q re-
ports of sales Of real estate; taxes paid State
treasury during the year on executors and
administrators commissions $780, So; on col
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se7.551.OO

Leaving balance of $22, GA so for the entire
assets of the county over and above the in
debtedness, provided the above amounts are
all available L. C. TRUMBO,
dec 2S-3t County Treasurer.
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Our young people are longing for snow that
they may renew the glorious sport of last
winter, in coasting down Green street. Since
the foregoing was written, the snow has come.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05

MoRE FlSE Gs.-Christian Await, of
this city, butchered this week, three hogs
weighing respectively, 474, 4I4, 1913.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05

AxxvERsARY.-The fifth Anniversary of
the Children's F. NJ. Society, of Grace Luz
theran Church of this city, will be held on
Sunday evening, January 9th. Addresses
viii be delivered by Rev. Prof Cushing. of
Western Maryland College, and Rev. DR..
Cole, of the Baptist Church. All are cor
daily invited.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05

The schools all re-opened on Wednesday
last, and the average schoolboy crept, like
the snail, unwillingly to school. There was
little study, we venture to say, this week, for
his thoughts would be running on his Christ
mas and New Years sports.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05

TAEEYTowS ITENs.-A concert was given
at Union Church, on the evening of the Ist
instant The participants were members of
the Sabbath School, assisted and arranged BY
Prof. John II. Kurzenknabe, of Harrisburg.
At $40 O'Clock, after short address, the
school marched into the church, sweetly sing
ing ''With Merry Songs we come to greet
you,n arriving at the altar, which was beauti-
fully decorated with eyergreens and appro-
pirate notices. After taking their seats quite
a number of pieces we're sang, in manner
very creditable to the school, and the Pro-
fessor, who had but the short time of one
week to prepare for it. All were very we'll
rendered, but especially Faith, Hope and
Charity, Silver Bells and the little ones,
then gave several pieces which caused con-
siderable amusement, P-r-o-fu-n-d-o Basso,
the Village School Master, the Mortgage
Farm, when finally Santa Claus, on his return
from his Christmas visit, appeared in person,
with a multitude of presents, closing with the
school all apparently dropping off to sleep.
All were then dismissed, except the school,
which remained to receive their presents.
Many thanks to the Professor for his evening
entertainment. Financially, it was quite q
success.
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New YEARS. DAY.-New Years Day was
clear and beautiful, not cloud dimmed the
brightness of the sun, which shone with ge-
NAL warmth, inviting many of our citizens 10
promenade in the open air, the crisp north
wester of the morning having been greatly
modified by noon.
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Public Sale Of Valuable Real Estate
IN UNIONTOWN, MD.

PY virtue of an order of the Orphans
O Court of Carroll county, the subscriber.
as Executor Of Ann Clay, deceased, late Of
Carroll county, win offer at Public Sale, on
the premises, in UniontOwn, on
Saturday, January ISth, at 2 O'Clock, p IT.,
q valuable and very desirable House and Lot;
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-05

NV FIRMS. -Eckenrode & Stoner, corner
Green and Liberty streets, this city, nave
opened a carriage mandatory. They are
well known as reliable business men.
Prince, opposite Montour House, this city,
has opened dry goods and grocery store,
and no doubt viii be literally paironized.
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Don't neglect to feed the birds.
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A&A,A of brick, containing rooms
IL - and pantry on first floor; four
W41z1z rooms on second floor; base
ment kitchen and cellar, with large cistern,
through which the water is filtered and puri-
fed and spicket in the kitchen to draw the
filtered water; the outbuildings consist of a
wood, meat and smoke house, and other
buildings, all in good repair. The lot con
tains about the of of an acre of land, more
or less under good fencing, with a choice va
riety Of fruit. The above described property
is on Main street, south of the Methodist
Church, and adjoins the same, and is in the
most elevated part of the town.
TERNs.-one-third of the purchase money
cash on the day of sale or ratification thereof,
and the residue in two equal payments, one
in one year and one in two years from the day
of sale; the credit payments to be secured by
bonds or notes bearing interest from the day
of sale THEODORE A. CLAY,
dec 29-ts Executor.
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DIED.

Deaths Fee-rrioue.. Poetry. DC. Five Ont. per line
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VACANCY FnLED.-Charles w. Humrie-
house, Of Williamsport, Washington county,
Nd, has been elected director of the West
ern Maryland Railroad Company, to fill a
vacancy in the board caused by the death Of
Mr.. Isaac Motter
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THASKs.-We received during the HOLIDAYS
a very generous supply of the best celery we
have seen this winter from Mr.. Louis Diel-
man, of New Windsor from Mr. Napoleon
Herbst, near this city, pair offine chickens,
silver skin onions, potatoes and pumpkins;
and from Mrs. VIM. Struth, near this city, a
bottle of her superior wine and some eggs.
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the mouse IS comfortable and
cOmmOdiOns 2-stOry dwelling, ~
substantially builtof brick, con- -
tanning rooms and kitchen on u
the first floor, also commodious Store Room
attached, good rooms on the second story,
and is centrally located on tbs main street In
Uniontown- There is on the premises good
large Stable with threshing floor and room
for horses; also good Corn Crib. These
buildings are in excellent condition and good
repair. The lot contains three-eighths OF an
acre ofland, more or less, under good fencing,
and contains young Orchard of Fruit Trees
OF choice variety. This property would suit
Milliner.
Terms.-0ne-third of the purchase money
cash on the day of sale OF ratification thereof,
and the residue in two equal payments, one
IN year and one In 2 years from the day
OF sale; the credit payments to be secured by
bonds or notes bearing interest from the day
of sale. THEODORE Al. CLAY.
dec 22-4t Executor
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SUNDAYS SToRM.-Persons who had been
grumbliDg aboutthe mild, spring like weather,
and there were many sach, must have been
gratified at the furious north-e east storm which
ragged on Sunday last The rain fell steadily
from early morning, and formed into sleet as
1t fell, covering the trees and the houses with
a coating of icy armor. Towards the middle
of the day the temperature grew warmer, and
the sleet rapidly disappeared. At night, the
wiad veered TO the northwest, and gave us
81 touch Of genuine winter weather, il grow
ing clear and cold.
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Westminster was unusually lively during
the holidays. Dinner and supper parties
have been the order of the day {; donation and
dancing parties, family gatherings, social Wis.
iting, weddings, &c, have added much to the
enjoyment of our citizens.
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sIo6,2O2.s4
$lO6, 2O2. "a
FINANCIAL CONDITION.

DIR.
To county certificates outstanding
20 Dec. u, ls77-.........:.......... $40, 1880
To current expenses unpaid on
levy 1s76-77......................... 676.O0
To amount due School Commits
sioners on levy 1s77............. 1900. 90
To amount due on county roads
and small bridges on levy 1877,
estimated............................. 100000
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NV APPoIETMExr.-The Lancaster Pa,
Ne.c Era, Of December 81, says: The Penn
sylvania railroad company yesterday appoint
ed DIR. H. Z. Norris, successor to DIR. II. S.
Trout their physician and surgeon at Mari
eta DR.. Norris, q newcomer at Marietta,
is rapidly gaining favor by his courtesy to all,
and his untlring attention 20 his profession.
The railroad company could not have made a
better appointment at that place.
DIR. Norris formerly resided at New Wind
scr, and his many friends viii be glad to hear
of his success.
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REMEMBER THE Po0R.-It has been suggest
ed that souphouse be started in Westmin-
ster, and depot for cast off clothing, for the
benefit of the poor mendicants who beg from
door to door. 1t would tend to concentrate
effort for their relief, and save the daily an
noyance of calls at your domicils. bet the
benevolent consider the matter, and if the sug-
gestion be worth anything, let it be put into
practice
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ELEcTIox Encampment held
their annual election on Tuesday last, viz :
G. p, John Bernstein II. p, II. L. Norris;
5. W., George ?. Albaugh ]. W., Charles
Henneman Scribe, Joshua Yingling Treas
urer, II. b. Grammer; Trustees. H. L. Nor
ris, Joseph Schaeffer, John 7. Diffenbangh.
Charity Lodge, No. IS, knights Of Pythias,
held their semi-annual election on Friday of
last week, viz: c. P, Granville Skunk; v.
c., Frederick Himmler; X. of r. and s.,
Peter Leidlich NJ. of F., John II. Mitten (;
n. Of E., Edward Lloyd NJ. at A., Wesley
Poole Representative to the Grand Lodge,
John Bernstein Trustees, George Leas,
John Bernstein. John Shade.