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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

The GreweE CnmedT Company
Our people have been enjoying q
genaiee pleasure this week in the
4 performances of the Leonard Grover
Comedy Company. Mr.. Groves
has organized this company ex.
pressly for the performance OF his
own two comedies, entitled "OuT
Boarding House. and "Lisbet. p
In these plays Mr.. Grover himself
plays the leading eccentric charac-
tiers, and Mr.. Geo. $. Woodward
those Of the broader comic stamp,
while Mr.. w. II. Murdoch does the
lighter business in genteel comedy.
Misses Amelia Waugh and Ethel
Graybrook are the leading ladies,
the former in the matronly roles,
the latter in juvenile parts.
"0ur Boarding House" is occn-
pied with humors, contre-temps and
embarrassments arising among the
hd5itues of a fashionable Chicago
clearinghouse. Nearly all of these
arise out of the competition of the
gentleman boarders for the hand of
young widow named Beatrice
Mannheim, who is under q cloud
from the doubtful character of her
marriage, which was purposely
made illegal by the husband.
Among the pretenders to her hand
are Col. Elevator and Prof. GiIla-
pod, played by Messrs. Grover and
Woodward, whose rival pretensiOns
at one time bring on shotgun
scene, evidently suggested by the
strengthening affair at Canon
ehet. This scene, in the hands OF
the two excellent comedians we
have named. ELECTED roars of laugh
ter, which were renewed whenever
the witty author appeared on the
stage. The favored lover of Beat
rice is Walter Dalrymple. Col.
Elevator has commissioned Mrs.
Dalrymple, mother of Walter, to
make a proposal in his name to
Beatrice; she understands the offer
as coming from Walter and accepts
it; the mother understands that Col.
Elevator is accepted, and so reports
it to the Colonel; this leads to two
scenes capitally acted by Mr.. Grover,
one in which he gets the news of
his supposed acceptance, and the
other in which he is disa bused of
that delightful impression. The
contrast between triumphant vanity
in the one case and rueful disap-
pOintment in the other was realized |
in some of the best comic acting we
have witnessed for long time. OF
course in the end the first marriage |
of Beatrice is proved legal, and a
second with Walter Dalrymple puts
everything right. The villain of
the piece is Fioretti, an Italian
brother of the deceased husband of
Beatrice. This part was forcibly |
played by Mr.. Harry Little.
Of"Lisbet" we have only space
to say that the fun of it consists in
the efforts of Mr.. CholmOndely Stu
art to wind off his old flirtatiOns,
which are very numerous, prior to
his marriage with Miss Daisy Hig-
gerchuck. In this piece Mr.. Grover
plays a French dancing master,
with whose wife, among others,
Stuart has been flirting, of which
fact the old gentleman remains
ignorant to the end. The
acting of the two ladies we have
was admirable, and we
desire specially to commend the
eloeution of Miss Waugh. Clear
is becoming a lost art
On the stage, and Miss Waugh has
all the merits of an extinct school
in this respect. We hope for another
visit from Mr.. Grover and his COM
pany.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20
street Committee. Attention !

We respectfully call the attention
of the committee to several steep
steps on our sidewalks, suggestive
of broken legs in the dark winter
nights. One of these is at the lower
end of the new crossing on Second
street from Halls store TO HOigsOn's
marble-yard ; another on Franklin
Immediately below john Vests
fine new asphalt pavement, and a
third at the Gracey House. We
shall have urgent need for about
$40, 900 about the close of the pres
ent winter, and propose to break
limb at one of these points, and sue
the corporation accordingly.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

The expression Il classic. Every
word links Us to the past. I think
IL had its origin in a CUSTOM OF the
Romans. and common, indeed. t.
all the South country, Of planting
trees In memory of their faIlen
heroes. The living were rewarded
with green branches or leaves, even
a green twig signifying Immortality
Of fame.
He is less distinguished with siiiele leaf
Than he who boro iordly tree.
1t was a favorite notion, too,
among the heather, that when a
man died his spirit was in unrest
until funeral rites had been per-
formed. These rites did not include,
as with us, Burial. The body was
burned, contempt being expressed
for it in its very designation, corpse
-cogpas-Se, the body itself, the
prison of the soul. The only way
in which the prisoner could escape
to Elysium was by burning the
prison. The spirit rose with the
fame. 1t sometimes happened that
burning was neglected or impossi-
bic. Then the earth. over ..:::!: :..SS:s q;
of the dead children who lay in her
great bosom, sent forth tree, whose
green branches were a perpetual re-
minder of the unhonored sleeper.
These illusions will suffice for the
origin. Poetry and religion were
quick to appropriate the imagery,
and the tree of affection, watered by
the tears OF love, lifts its green
branches in all our sleeping places.
With uncouth rhymes and shapeless
culture decked, the memorial stone
stands monument of something
beside simple sorrow. This was
not the primitive and purer way of
keeping the memory green neither
is it the most lasting and touching.
The memorial tree may fall before
the force of the wind or yield to the
ravages of age, or SO outlive the
memory of the living that it does
not perpetuate the memory of the
dead-the stone may soften and de
cay, but in faithful heart memory
is ever green. All the tender tokens
of life make it so. These may be
the shining curls cut from the haby's
head, a word once lisped by lips
now silent, snatches of music sung
by idle lips in the street, the fashion
Of face now under the snows-all |
these little things keep the memory
green; so green that death itself /
cannot cause the Verdure to decay. +
We gather up with piOus care
What happy saints have left behind;
Their writings in our memory bear,
Their sayings on our faithful mind.
Their works which traced them to the skies,
For patterns to ourselves We'll take,
And dearly love and highly prize
The mantle for the wearer's sake.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20
Dec. 16, 1879.

CHRISTMAS comes in with lamb
like mildness this year compared
with the leonine ferocity of his last
years approach. Mothers are visit
ing the toy and book stores and the
candy shops with their little people
in anticipation of the expected visit
of Santa Claus, and also providing
substantial materials for Christmas
cheer at the butchers and groceries.
Young GAINESVILLE, weregret to say,
is laying in his store of popping
crackers, and his big brother, we
regret still more to say, is arranging
for mighty pOtatiOns of egg-nOg.
Will that young gentlemen allow
us to suggest to him that at his age
merriment and gaiety are easily
attainable without a drop of alcohol.
Many a drunkard of the present
day would never have commenced
his career of intemperance but for
his first indulgence in the Christmas
egg-nog. Let the amusements of
our young people be not only as
happy but as pu. as the infancy of
the blessed Christ-child whose ma
tivity we celebrate.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20
FINEST TEAS AND COFFEE.
FINE WHISTLES, Seven Years DID,
Fine Brandy, Sherry Port, and Catawba Wines.

IT has been a long time since two
finer French China dinner sets have
been seen in GAINESVILLE than those
now at Mr.. Cookies stOre-his stock
OF Tea sets. Chamber, sets, Toilet
tie sets, Vases and Fancy goods suit
able for Presents is very large and
we'll selected, and no trouble need
be apprehended in suiting the taste
fancy and pocket of old and young.
rich or pOor-loOk at his elegant
stock before buying elsewhere.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

WE learn from our correspondent
at Corbandale that the store house
and POstoffice of Mr.. III. l.. Doison,
at Dotsonville, in District No. 8, of
this county, was destroyed by fire
on Wednesday night. We hear that
Mr.. Dotson was confined to ais bed
at the time from injuries received
from fall from buggy few days
before, We do not know whether
he had any insurance or not.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20
TO WY FRIENps
And Patrons in GAINESVILLE and
surrounding Counties.

ANA R0IfOnS HI CIaEASEAEAe an q
surrounding Counties.
I have received and am constantly
in receipt Of every novelty in
MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS
as they appear in the Eastern mar
kets. We have a complete line of
Round Hats and Bonnets in the
newest and most stylish shapes.
wish to eallthe immediate attention
of the ladies to my Cloak Depart
ment, which they will not find ex-
celled in quality, designs or prices
in any market. My Dolmans are
especially handsome in trimming
and general effect. / would say
that in Kid Gloves we have the
best qualities, from such manufac-
turers as Lupih and Jouvaise, from
two to ten-button, in opera, black
and street shades. have the usual
line of Fancy Goods, comprising
Ties, Ruching, Lace Goods, novel;
ties in wide leather belts of Alliga-
tor Skin, and also the Ladies'
Yachting Belt. | have also a well
selected stock of ladies', misses and
children's hose in Cashmere and
plain colors. My prices are the
closest figures and will compare
tavOrably with houses in this and
other cities. Respectfully,
Mrs. ROSENFIFLD.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

Would inform my friends and
the public that keep on hand a
good stock of i&OUes, 1Tawdre, Glass
rare, QueerStCare and HouSe-tUY7l-
isti'lg Goods, also Family Groceries,
which we will sell low. Please call
and examine before buying else
where, as Mr.. T. P. Edlin says he
will make it to your interest to buy
of him. Parties wanting any tin
work will please call and see me, as
l superintend all work and guaran-
tee it to give satisfaction. Thankful
for past fav0rs, | remain
Yours respectfully,
CORNELIUS MEXICAN,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

Mr.. REXINGER has returned from
Washington with a re-appointment
as Postmaster. Politics apart, there
is no man we would so soon see in
the Office. Mr.. r. has identified
himself with the business of Clarks-
vile and made himself acceptable
to its citizens. He and his lady,
with their brisk, intelligent clerks,
make the Postofice a pleasant place
to go to. Moreover, he plays a cap
ital game of whist, and in many
respects GAINESVILLE would be a loser
if he were to leave US.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

WE had a pleasant call from Mr..
Geo. B. FaXon, of Memphis, on
Wednesday evening last. We learn
from him that he has severed his
connection with the l.. q n. & CIT.
Southern railroad and has taken a
position in the Superintendent's Of
flee of the Mississippi * Tennessee
road at Memphis. He has been a
constant employee in cur road ever
since the war, and no man on the
road has given greater satisfaction
than Mr.. Faxon. We wish him sue
cess wherever he goes.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

Mr.. EDITOR: / notice IN the To-
baccO Leaf of yesterday "a call on
Capt. Thos. HerndOn, urging him
to announce himself as candidate
for Alderman in the Third Ward.
Now is the time when the city
wants her best men at the front, and
knowingi6at Capt. Herndon would
ably repre-. Ut his ward in her coun-
ellis, we hope that he will answer
this call and announce his name at
once. VOTER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20
Fox & smith

are in daily receipt of novelties in
Hardware, CUTLERY, Stoves, etc.
just received, a nice line of Breech
Loading and Muzzle Loading Shot
Guns, which are for sale cheap.
They are also Sole Agents in this
market for Benefits Hot Air Fur
mace, the only successful furnace
ever sold in GAINESVILLE. A nice
lire of Shoe Leather and Findings
just received. Call and see them.
Nov. ], l679-2m
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

SMITH & LURToN's new house on
Base Ball hill is now complete, and
ready for occupation. 1t has not, as
yet, been rented. They will either
sell or rent it. Tt has eight rooms,
all neatly finished. There are on
the premises a good stable and coal
house, and an extra good cistern,
nearly full of rain water. The yard
has been freshly sodded, which
makes the place not only beautiful
in appearance, but a very desirable
home.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

OUR carrier boy, John Bailey,
will visit our city subscribers on
Christmas morning, and we hope
they will make his heart glad by
liberal donations for his promptness
in delivering the CHRONICLE during
the year. John is so well and ia
vorably known that commentator
is unnecessary from us.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

WE regret TO hear of the death of
Elder Charles NJ. Day, which oc-
Cured at his residence near Guth-
rie, Ky, on yesterday morning at
4 o'clock. He was one of the oldest
and most highly respected minis
tiers of the Christian Church. His
remains will be deposited in Green
wood cemetery this, Saturday, eve
ming at ! o'clock.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

WE heard of a little girl who was
made happy at Cookies on Wednes-
day last, upon being presented with
a beautiful doll. Let every little
girl in town have doll, and if their
pareuts don't get them one, Dan
Gold will, if they will call on him.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

THE clothing establishment of
Mr.. Ben Nahm has been bought by
Messrs. G. A. and T. P. Major. The
latter gentleman has been long
known among US as. chief clerk at
the Grange Warehouse in which
capacity he has shown a first rate
business capacity. We wish well to
the firm.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

Mr.. JAS. SMITH, who mas recent
liz moved to his place on Madison
street, which he bought from the es-
tate of A. Is. Harrison, decd, is put
ting in a stone curbing In front OF
his residence, preparatory to max
ing new and wider pavement. We
are always glad to notice a new
pavement being made, for our town
is not up in payements,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

OUR farmers who are In arrears
for the CHRONICLE will please re-
member us while drawing their
money for their tobacco. A news
paper can't be run successfully with
out money. We aFe somewhat in
need of that commodity just now.
Call and see us, and help us to pay
our debts and buy the children a
doll apiece, at least.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

WE understand that FIVE or six
young gentlemen of our city are to
have a walking match at Elders
Opera House on Christmas day.
This will be quite novel entertain
ment and may be expected to create
much excitement and interest
among the lovers of manly sports.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

CAPT. ROBERT l.. COBB and wife
are in the city visiting their rela-
tives and friends. We are always
glad to welcome Capt. Cobb, than
whom there Is no more honorable,
high-toned, chivalrous gentleman
in all the land. Born and raised in
GAINESVILLE, he is entitled to just
what he has, the friendship of every
man, woman and child in it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

DIR. STAMFORD, as well as Col.
Cole, is buying railroads in Georgia
so as to complete his cOmmunica-
tions with the Atlantic and the
South. We must not forget that,
whatever negotiations We may en-
ter into with Col. Cole, the L. & n.
was our first friend and is bound to
continue our main trunk line of
communication North and South.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

Col. VIM. FEssEY and Col. g. 7.
Alternately were in town on We'd
nesday, both looking well. These
two men are of those who consti-
tute the salt of the earth. They are
honorable and houored men of our
county, who enjoy the perfect res
pect and confidence of all who know
them. Both of them are teachers,
and faithfully do they discharge the
trusts conf1ded to them. We are al
ways glad to see them in our midst,
for their influence Is good.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

THE handsome brick residence of
John j. West, Esq, on Franklin
street, is nearly finished, and we
learn he will move into 1t about
the 1st of January. 1t il one of the
neatest and most beautiful of the
new houses in the city.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

WE need a new passenger depot
at GAINESVILLE almost as bad as a
new railroad If not more. The pres
ent one is nothing but a mere shell
ter, and cannot be styled a depot.
Let the railroad authorities remedy
this matter.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

WE understand that Mrs. DR..
Cobb has sold to Mr.. George Bowl
ing, of Christian county, KY, lot
on Madison street, situated on the
corner of Madison and Fifth streets
just east of and opposite the Bap-
fist Church, We are informed that
Mr. Bowling will at once build
residence on It.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20
MAPLEwoOD BREEDING Al
Jefferson. o., Dec. II, 1877.

Jefferson, o., Dec. II, 1877.
d.. Hin. Giles, 100 West BrOdd,oay,
" T.;
DEAR SIR-PIease send me two
quart bottles of your Liniment To-
dide Ammonia (for hoFses). Dur
ing the past two years / have used
1t in my stable to the exclusion OF
all other liniments. 1t Is the best
thing have ever seen for either
man or beast. ! could not do with
out it. Enclosed find draft for 50.
Very truly yours, III. P. WADE.
GILES PILLS cure Biliousness.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

Two communications headed re-
spectively Mort side' and South
side" are published in our large
supplement. They were intended
for our last issue, but were unavoid-
ably crowded out.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

SALLIE SPRIGGINs, one Of our
rural sisters, had her picture taken
the other day, and the likeness was
wonderful to behold, but no remedy
like Portaline, or Tables Vegetable
Liver Powder has ever been pre-
pared. 1t will cure you. Price soc.
For sale by Warfield & Reynolds.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

PRoF. BHACKELFORD has in his
gallery of oil paintings, life-size
portrait OF Knowles Shaw, the
evangelist, once well known in
GAINESVILLE as a powerful revivalist.
Go and see it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

COME and see the new style of
children's Zephyr and Worsted
Dresses in navy blue, carninal and
seal brown, something new and ex-
ceedingly low, at Rosenfield's.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20
Xmas Goods.

If you want to please yourself in
the selection of your Xmas Presents,
do not fail to examine g. N. Byers'
well selected stock of Notions, Glove
and Handkerchief Boxes, Writing
Desks, Work Boxes, Autograph and
Photograph Albums, Scrap Books,
Port Foli0s of every style and price.
Standard Poets and Authors in va
riety of style and prices. Photo
graphs of Statuary and Celebrities,
framed and unframed. Children's
Toy and Picture Books in greatest
variety. Yiolins, Guitars, Banjos,
AGcordeons and Harps. All new
and fresh goods, and at prices to
suit the times, 1t
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

SPARE-ribs ard back-bones are
abundant, and as we understand
that several of our young men have
been hunting a spare rib for some
time, we suppose they will now
help "ther-.elves."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20
New custom Min.

/ desiFe to intCrm the public that
| have opened new custom mill
on Franklin street, near Sixth, and
am prepared to grind corn and feed.
| keep supply of good, fresh meal,
constantly on hand for sale, at
wholesale or retail. l invite the
farmers to give mea call, and / will
guarantee satisfaction,
GEO. l.. CARLISLE.
Sept. 10, I879-3m
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

OUR paper next week viii be is
sued on Wednesday in order to give
our employees a chance to enjoy the
holidays. Advertisers will bear
this in mind.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

A FREIGHT train was badly
ditched near Auburn, KY, last Sun
day. The passenger trail which
was due here at s o'clock Monday
morning, did not reach here until 9
O'Clock in the evening.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

MCCAULEY & Co. ,Peacher's Mills,
have in store an immense stock Of
goods to which they invite your at
tention. A full assortment of toys,
dolls, and fancy articles, suitable
for the holidays. Give them a
cell
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

You can get almost any kind of "A
frame at McCOrmac's. His stock of
photograph cases is very select, and
his line of moulding of the very
newest patterns. He is selling
frames made up or to order at very
low figures.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20
Mrs. ROSENFIELD,

MCCoRMAC is determined that
GAINESVILLE shall keep in the front
line of Photographs. Call up and
see his new pictures, the ''carte
elite," the promenade" and latest
and most stylish of all, the "Panel
Portrait"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

All men and boys who want to
make the best trade in Clothing,
with the most satisfaction are. invit-
ed to buy of Pitman d Lewis. The
representations and values offered
by this firm protect all their pa
irons.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

PERSONS who have not paid their
CITY tax for the year 1879 had better
do so at once, as the time will soon
be out, and the Marshal, Mr.. X. b.
MaIthaI. dislikes to make a levy.
Better payand help the city finance.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

Mr.. NAT. BANTER, Jr., of Nash
willie, has been appointed Supreme
Court Clerk, vice w. y. Cowden,
resigned. The appointment is said
70 he a good one.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

WE have received Nick's Floral
Guide for 1880. 1t is beautifully IL
Illustrated, and every lady who loves
fawers should send for it. Address
Jas. Wick, Rochester, \. y.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

You will find a selection Of good
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Trunks, and
Furnishing Good, at bottom prices,
at +. Glick's, No. l3 Franklin
street, GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20
Sept. 10, 1879-3m

DOLLS dolls-dolls- dolls-dolls
-dolls-doils big and little, dressed
and undressed, from five cents up to
ten dollars each at Cooke's.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

HoN. w. a. MILLIKEN hiss rent
ed and will soon occnpy the sPlen-
did new brick residence just finished
belonging to Mr.. ID. :. Hendricks,
on Franklin street.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

Mr.. a. J. YATES, formerly OF
Jordan Springs, has opened a gro
Gerry store in the house recently
vacated by Mr.. Will Tandy in New
Providence.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

FOR Flavoring Extracts, Spices.
Dye Stuffs. Soda, Cream Tarter,
and everything pertaining to the
culinary department, go to War
field & Reynolds.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-20

ALARGE and comfortable brick
house on Main street now occupied
by Mr.. l.. Mitchell, for rent for the
year 1880. Fox further particulars
call on W, F.. Titus, at this Office.