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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

1t has been suggested that the
next Republican Congressional
Convention be called either at Oconto,
Marrinette or Waupaca. 1t has been
held either at Grand Rapids, Stevens
Point or Wausau, since the time where
of the memory of man runneth not to
the contrary once in Chippewa Falls ;
and change of place would prevent
the scenery from becoming monoton-
Gus. Marrinette is where Congress-
man Stephenson resides, and there
would be propriety in calling it
there, inasmuch as he will be renom-
mated by reclamation. Oh ippe,oo
Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15
Attention Attention !

An important business meeting will
De held in the Cong'l church. Monday
evening 18th instant. Every church
member is requested to be present ;
also everybody who feels an interest
in the future welfare of this church.
The meeting will begin promptly at
8 p. NJ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and
broken of your rest by sick child
suffering and crying with pain of cut
ting teeth ? If so, send at once and
get bottle of Mrs Winslow's sOoth-
ing syrup for children teething. Its
value is incaiculsble It will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Depend upon it. mothers, there is no
mistake about it. 1t cures dysentery
and diarrhoea, regulates the stomach
and bowels, cures wind collie, softens
the gums, reduces the Inflammation,
and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs. Winslow's sooth-
ing syrup for children teething is
pleasant to the taste, and is the pre-
scription of one of the oldest and
best female physicians and nurses in
the United States, and is for sale By
all druggists throughout the world.
Price % cents bottle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

During Henry Belanger's stay here
this week he sold his stock of grocer.
les, liquors, etc. to Mrs. N. Peppin of
this city for consideration of $500.
Mr.. Peppin who is now on the drive
will be down in the near future and
take charge of the store. It is stated
that they intend taking out liquor
license. MIR. Belanger has been quite
successful in selling, receiving in each
sale the cash. Mr.. John Daily pur-
chased the lot south of the Gardner
brick block paying the sum of 500.
1t is fine building site.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

Dolph Demarais is improving grad
ually which fact gives great relief and
pleasure to his innumerable friends
Dolph has been dangerously ill and
having a broken down constitution to
build upon his recovery is remarkable.
His long and f ithful army service is
undoubtedly the cause Of all this pres
ent illness and suffering. Dolph is
over sensitive about presenting his
claim to the government who should
provide Linn with all his necessaries as
agreed upon when he enlisted. Dolph
is entitled to a pension for total disa.
bility and should have had it years
ago, and his friends insist that he
must not longer delay in securing it
No man is more entitled to liberal as.
sistance from the government than is
Dolph Demarais. DR.. Witter was the
attending physician
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

AN ANSWER WANTED.-Can any
one bring US case of Kidney or
Liver Complains; that Electric Bitters
will not speedily cure? We say they
cannot, as thousands of cases already
permanently cured and who are daily
recommending Electric Bltters. will
prove. Bright's Disease, Diabetes.
Weak Back, or any urinary complaint
quickly cured They purify the blood,
regulate the bowels, and act directly
on the diseased parts Every bottle
guaranteed. For sale at SOC. a bottle
by (. j. Wood. may10-no1y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

It would add much to the appear
ance of the north end of High street
if Mr.. Labreche could be persuaded
to inclose his two lots with a fence
There is great danger to pedestrians
who travel Pine street as there is no
protection against walking off the
elevate sidewalk. 1t is particularly
dangerous for children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

The Wilberforce Concert Company
were greeted Saturday evening with a
full house at Witter hall. The COM
pany is made up of excellent musical
talent Their lady elocutionist was
a splendid entertainment of herself
The whole performance was Of the
highest order. Sunday evening there
vas union meeting at which the Co.
took leading part and the receipts
were divided and donated to the Mo-
nora Lake Assembly. this state, and
Island Park Assembly, Indianna. the
net receipts amounting to SOL The
receipts for the concert were $115 IS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

Tribune At the recent meeting of
the county board which dissolved the
town of Dexter, Blockowiltz, of Sigel
voted no on the amendment, and in.
tended to vote for the ordinance, but
by misrepresentation of the question
voted no when that came 10. Hiles,
thinking to tickle him, sent him a
pass on the Pittsville Railroad, which
was returned with complim ents, say
ing:-"You have made the same
mistake that I did. am not with
YOU"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

Portage Gazette A. d. Lunt the
prominent and wealthy lumbcrman
and banker of Philips, and Hattie
Briggs. Of HortonvilIe, were married
at the latter place last Thursday.
The bride resided at Phillips for some
time, and it was while there that Aft.
lost his heart, although it had no
doubt passed through many a trying
ordeal before. The newly married
will make their future home at Mil
waukee, in which city Mr.. Lunt
purchased a fine residence a short
time ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

John Murray was instantly killed
by L. Wade in saloon fight at
Washburn, Wis Saturday. Murray
struck Wade with a beer glass and was
reaching fer his revolver when Wade
pulled his shooter and shot his antag-
onlst dead. Wade claims that he
acted in self defense. The affair Gre
ated considerable excitement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

Toronto Daily Mail, Canada !:
Master Leo E. B. Riggs. aged tour
years son of the leader of the
Belleviile Odd Fellows band, who re
Gently played the piano sue
cessfully at a concert, has been
presented by Mrs. j. Irby lies with a
silver cup in recognition of his pre-
cocious talent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

A new ordinance was recently pass
ed at Stevens Point making il mis-
demeanor for any one to give a ball,
run skating rick play base ball or
other games without first securing a
license to cost from 81 to SO for
each performance, in the discretion of
the Mayor. The license for shows,
etc, was also raised to SIS for each ex-
hibition. The papers say the ordi-
nance was passed for the purpose of
bene6ting the saloons who complain
bitterly against the Kinks and shows
taking away their custom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15
School Report.

Report of the Aubur Adale schools for the
month April, 1884
High Room.
Total enrolment s
Average atten ance
Number not absent
Peter KiafFer, Agile rsnnor.
Louisa Gibbs, CO tic Wheeler
Lzxie Banker, Teacher.
Primary Room.
Total enrolment &C
Average attendance e
Number not absent i:
Louie Andrews, Jimmie Andrews.
Maggie Reynolds. Teacher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

THE sociable th.t vas to take place
this Thursday evening as been post
poned one week. The ladies Of the
Cong Church have made extra prep.
erations tn have an excellent time and
we hope the church Easement may be
filed to overfo wig
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

CoNvINcING.-Th The proof of the
pudding is not in chewing the string,
out in having an opportunity to test
the article direct. F j. Wood, the
Druggist. has free trial bottle of DR..
Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup
for each and every one who is afflicted
with Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Con-
sumption or any Lung Affection. mol
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

WANT OF FAITH-If T. j. Wood
the Druggist, does not succeed it is not
for the want of faith He has such
faith in DR.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup as remedy for Coughs,
Colds, Consumption, and Lung affec-
ton, that he will give bottle free to
each and every one who is in need of a
medicine of this kind. mol
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

LosT-A small horse shoe watch
chain charm. Finder will be iii or lily
rewarded on leaving the same with s.
G.. Chandos, at Centralia mill office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

Mrs. NJ L, Bensley Of California,
arrived in Centralia Thurs ay last and
is sto ping at the residence of R. G.
Worthingtou
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15

Broadhead Surahs Double Warp
Gersters and Fancy Dress Goods are
warranted not to shrink or curl, and
the lustre retained after goods have
been washed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15
Have you been to Pesos
GREAT BARGAIN STORE

yet, if you have not 60 there at
once and save money.
Glassware, SO cents a set
G0blets, 80 cents a set
Silver plated S bottle castor $3.50
Silver plated pickle castor $50
Silver plated knives $1.25 a set
plated forks 1925 a set
plated tea spoons so cents set
Stereoscopes with standard Scots
Stereoscopic views fifty centsa doz.
Photograph albums 25cts
Towels, 10, Is and 20 cents
Toweling, 4 yards for Is "
Ladies hose, 10, Is and 20 "
Children & Misses hose, s to 25cts
Gents hose, from 5 to Is cents
Shawl straps, 5"
Horse whips, 10 and 20 "
Picture frames, p
10 and ID qt mill pals Is & 3Octs
4 quart dinner pals IS cents
Curry Combs, S and 10
Horse brushes, IS"
Pocket books, ) to Is
Playing cards, 10 to Is "
Hair brushes, 10 to IS
Genuine Briar pipes, IS
Cuspidores, IS"
Linen fish lines, for 5 y"
Fish hooks, 3 for
Also an assortment of Collars,
Cuffs, handkerchief, Napkins,
Feather busters, Soap, Baskets,
Writing Paper, Envelopes, Pencils,
Perfumes, Needles, Thread, and a
thousand other things at way
down prices.
At Pesos GREAT BARGAIN
STORE in Arpins building first
door north of Bank.
May8m3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-15
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS.

We have made sweeping reduc-
tons in all lines of goods. Our
Clothing and Overcoats, are from
10 to rs per cent. less than you
can buy same quality of goods else
where. 1t is impossible to give
prices on all of our goods, but we
hope you will consult your own in
terests, by giving us a call before
buyino.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-16

The shame of the present age is its
unnatural crimes. The Northern press
reports many shocking affairs which be
unfit for sOuthIra print. Similar tales
come from Europe, and indeed all parts OF
the world.
In Philadelphia last Sunday a man
named May, attempted to outrage his own
daughter. Il would rather die l"-shs
lcied. Die then :" said he, and stabbed
her death. After which he killef himself.
cutting himself almost in pieces. For
the honor of human nature let us suppose
him insane but why are so many people
goiae insane?
1t was at first intended that the MUIR
derer should also be inferred in the
Friends Cemetery, but the inhabitants
were loud in their proclamations against
this action, and it was abandoned. The
knife which the deed was committed was
of the mans own handiYork. He had
made it near.y q year ago while the girl,
who had not lived at home for years, was
on a visit to the house. When she learn
ed that her father had made the knife
she hunted the house oVer for it, fearing
that he would do some harm with it, She
could lot find it. An examination Of her
body showed that she had been stabbed
seventeen times. while the man had in
fourteen wounds upon himself.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-16

Prank Leslie's has a good picture Of
Gen Scales
Maj. W. ". Struggled il a Demo-
cratic candidate for the Senate in Hay
wood.
Rev. Or. Dekoyen. well known IN
Episcopal circles, died suddenly last
week.
Fletcher Lowry Zone Of Henry Der
~ Iowry's kin was hanged II Georgia
on Friday for murder.
The nominating convention 0. the
First Congressional Dist. wlll be held in
Plymouth, Aug. 18th.
Received, the catalogue, Of Roanoke
College at Salem, Va. Quite a large
number Of North CaroIinians are on it.
rolls. Prof. DeGraf lectures there.
The case Of Eaton Mills, Of Halifax,
having been carried to the Supreme
Court, his execution was deferred from
Friday last to some other Friday next
fall.
The Poultry Keeper, Printed at
Chicago, H., i the best poultry journal
ever published - oonsooset. Il. /, Pa
trtot. Read their large advertisement in
another column.
Gov. Hendricks has accepted the
nomination. lie addressed very large
meeting IN indianapolis OF Saturday
night, and made all enthusiastic speech,
pledgiDg lis best efforts elect the ticket.
The y. Y. Times says Cleveland
viii be elected. The Herald prints the
names Of 900 leading Republicans who
viii vote for him. Carl Shurz. Geo. W.
Curtis. Leopold Morse, Theo. Lyman.
and others. have declared for him.
The PresbyteriaDs seem to be get
ting a liberal share Of the leaves and
fishes. Cleveland, Scales, CoDgressman-at-
large Bennett, Senator Vance and Chief
Justice Smith are all members of that
church, and Blaine Is the son of a Pres
byterian preacher.
Raleigh city council has agreed to
give the use Of Moore square for a large
frame hotel for Exposition Term. \
Bureau Of Information, with a Marshal
aud Two Assistants will also be appointed,
to furnish information to strangers In
search of accommodations.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-16
Railroad Racket.

Col. /. c. Jones spent several days
il Raleigh last week.
Mr.. John Kirkland, baggage mas
ter on the X. & 4. Il. r., has been
been transferred TO the Gibson Branch
--Oxford T~orchLgbt says there Is no
truth in the rurnor that the Raleigh &
CASTOR r. II. Las purchased the Oxford
& Henderson L. II.
-Washouts are reported on the
Wadesboro & Cheraw X. X. AMI the Cape
Fear l.. X. The recent rains were alto
gether TOO much Of a good thing
MI. Nathan smith, who Is quite deaf,
was run over BY a train in Fender county,
and killed. Mr. Abner Smith was run
over By a train near Charlotte and killed.
Both last week.
Engineer Strut, on the LeAigh Val
ley Il. X. went crazy. and put his en-
CINE to the top Of its speed mile a
minute. The passengers were terrified
but at length the lunatic changed his no.
ton before any fatal accident occurred.
The Ducktown Route Is within about
% miles Of completion to Nantehalah,
terminal point under the contract. Ii
crosses the Balsam mountains at an altl-
tude of ,, 400 feet,-which is nearly a
mile higher in the air than Ilaeigh.
Pleasant call from Mr.. J. Robert
White, engineer on the Gibson Branch.
He has an interest in a hourishing bust
ness here. and Will no doubt DO well.
1t was certainly doing well. and kindly,
to bring US a couple o, new subscribers.
Capt. John j. Gormley, clever fel-
low, has resigned the position OF local
manager of the r. & D. L. Il. at Char
lotte, and will be succeeded by Capt.
W. \. Moody, who viii have charge OF
all the company's interests at that
point. Capt. Gormley will be assigned
to other service in 5. C.. the Observer
understands.
The safe of the G.. { II. X. at Mon
roe was broken open one night last
week. and SIS stolen. The next night
the safe of the same road at Rocking
ham was battered, but not gotten open.
y negro, whose actions were suspicious.
was chased By officers. but managed to
take to the woods, says Charlotte Orr
Serrer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-16

WEDDINGs.-A pleasant ceremony
took place this morning at the residence
of Mrs. Z. Dewey. In the presence of
a few immediate friends, Miss Annie l..
Snow, one of Raleigh's most admired
and accomplished bellies. was united in
marriage to Mr. w. +. kornegav. of
Goldsboro, the Rev. +. II. Rich. Rector
of the church of the Good Shepherd, Of
floating. At thu conclusion of the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Kornegav, left
on the Raleigh Il CASTOR train for an
extended northern tour Ereniag Tisi-
tor.-In Raleigh to-day. Mr.. J. b.
Pierce and Miss Ora Pool, daughter of
j. n. Pool, Esq.By Rev. w. II.
II. Lawhon. Mr.. II. 7. Thompson and
Miss Mary Hughes All Of Chatham.
-On the 18th of June. 1884. Mr..
5. |. Mcintosh and Miss NJ. y. t. Law
hon. All of Moore.-Mr. III. F.
Moore and Miss Eta A. Clark were
married July 9th, 1884. at the residence
Of the BRIDES father, Mr.. Samuel Clark,
in Granville.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-16

POSTMASTER Nichols has appointed
Frank L. Thomas, colored, delivery clerk
at the postofice-
A bloody fight with pistols, axes, and
rocks, occurred at a negro camp meeting
in Lincoln county on last SUNDAY. The
two preachers mounted their horses, and
sought a land hat was fairer than that.
Burt Clarke was filled with bullets, chop
ped with an axe, and battered with clubs:
but still lives, and is safe-:n Jail.
The curious mixture of human af-
fairs was Illustrated on Tuesday night.
At s o'clock, just as the shades of the
long sultry summer evening were settling,
the prisoner Joe Williams, a slim, light
haired youth, received sentence of
death, and was removed to the dungeon.
Ere the door changed, the noise, the
music, bon fires, sky-rockets, and hurrahs
of the big meeting arose within stones
throw Of his cell. Fancy the difference in
feeling between the shouting multitude
and the man who had just been sentenc-
cd to be hanged August 19thl
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-16

jest slightly mistaken. The State
Journal in giving the proceedings Of the
lawyers convention says that Law
yer \. A. Gregory nominated Capt. T..
A. Shot veil. The truth is, that Capt.
Il. !, Shotwell was nominated BY Mr..
). IL. Cannady ono CT the sturdiest,
most business like and successful far
mers of Granville. And in passing we
would remark that Capt. Shotwell's was
one OF thp most fattering votes of the
conyention-in that it was not prpcon.
certed or p~rearranged. We dare say
not a letter was written. and we do not
hnnE that i was even understood who
should offer his name. 1t was an hearty
and spontaneous tribute paid to a desery-
ing man by some of his admirers ia the
State.-Oxford Torchlight.
THANK you, gentlemen; and we add
that your surmiSe is correct. We were
not aware until this moment who intro
duced our name; having accepted the
common report that it was Mai. Gre.
CORY. You are right in your estimate of
Cannady. Such men make the
what she is.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-16
ScbOoIs for Bops.
Graham Normal COLLEGE

THE NORMAL DEPARTMENT.
In this school there are two depart
ments
which young men and women are pr
pared TO teach in the public school ~
the STATE. When such ~coiarlrte tl.s
course they r ceiye the degree Of Bache-
Tor Of ,he Elements. The book recon
mended by the Stale Board Of Eduol
ton are used in this course.
The PREPARATORY DEPART
MENT.-ln this, students take an EnE-
ilsh, CI %s.ical, Mathematical. or Com
mercial course and are prepared tsg
College o. R~usine.s. 4 military On
ganiAation that Is optional i. attached.
For several years not less than 81 hun
dred students have been in attendance
each session. Board 80 to SO per month.
Tuition 81 30 to $50 per month. In
the country, near the school, board Is
lower. All expenses are as low as tho
character of the schoo! VIII admit.
Spring term opened Jan. Znd, and
closes May 80. 1884.
Students charged from time Of enter
ing. Correspondence solicited. Address
Rev. w. s. Long, A. NJ. Prest.
Graham, y. Z,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-16

RARE, YET WELL DoNE!-Although
stories. fish tales, political biographies,
and other maryels OF the Plastic pen
we hope ION of our brethren will look-
cross-eyed upon the following statement
which we guarantee for actual fact, not
withstaDding the Astonishing nature of
such an occurrence. If necessary, afhi-
davits can be furnished to any of the
press with full details as to names, date,
etc. The affair may be briefly stated as
follows: No less than four gentlemen
within a period Of a few weeks past have
entered the Farmer and Mechanic Office.
with pleasant smile, saying ~ owe you
several dollars. Your stopping the paper
yexed me at the time, for it not only left
my family without the news, but also
seemed to imply that you wouldn't trust
me any longer. But then | reflected that
you hat trusted me two years, which is
longer than | could expect 10 any ether
business aud then | knew well enough
that you have no capital, and that you
could not keep the paper going If you
did not receive your pay. So made up
nay mind to settle the first chance | got.
That was last year but better late than
never SO here is your money"
1t seems incredible, but is a fact that
no less than four have thus paid their
honest dues. And one subscriber. DR..
L. l.. Beckwith, of Smithfeld, finding
himself fatally i'll, left a memorandum
among his papers directing payment of his
dues to the Fdrmtr and Nechanic. There
was honesty
Unfortunately, for every one who thus
pays a bill after the paper has been stor-
ped, fully FIVE hundl cd do rot pay, and
on the contrary chuck!e over the thought
that they have ''deadbeated' the paper
out offour or five dollars. We have pre-
served a list Of such eases for seven
years past and propose to publish it at
a convenient season Among the names
will be seen men of all ranks, e1-mem-
bers of Congress, Colonies, kurnels, and
et-ket. A sorry lot.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-16
The Cam

\ Cleveland and Scales club was or
ganized III Raleigh on Friday night.
Messrs Z. T. Gray, NJ. Moore, j. P.
Stedman. c. Christophers and II. /. BIC;
Dufie were appointed to psTfest the or
ganization. Messrs. W. w. Smith, Geo.
I. Stronach and David Anderson were
appointed to notify the candidates. The
latter committee sent kilograms promis-
ing 10. majority. \ telegram from
Gen. w. r. Cox said-"North Carolina
gave Cleveland his nomination and the
people will endorse the wisdom Of the
act" Mr.. David Anderson threw out a
flag Immediately after the news came.
Bulletins were posted at three points in
Raleigh, and had a crowd around them
almost all the time. The fact that We
from our window could read the story Of
the proceedings at Chicago within five
minutes after they occurred a thousand
niles distant, shows the wonderful ad-
vance since the period when Gen. Wash
ingtons election was unknown for 20 days.
Campaign Clubs we're organized Friday
night in Durham, Tarboro, Winston and
Henderson each claiming to be the first
in the State. Mr.. Walter r. Henry was
chosen President Of the Henderson club:
Mr.. Thad r Manning, Sec'y. Mr.. NJ.
w. Norfeet presided at Winston with
Bros. Robinson and Oldham as secreta-
ries.
The Republican County Convention
Of Wake will be held on August Both.