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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

Farm Sodium. jerome Nolte, of the 9Th dis.
trict, has sold his highly improved farm, contain
ing 1881 acres of land, with substantial improve.
ments, to Mr.. John A. Wisner, of the district,
for So, 900. Mr.. Nolte bought this farm about six
years ago for $14 per acre. As soon as he got
possession of it he went right to work improving
the land and erecting buildings and now it COM
Mr.. Nolte intends moving to Missouri. We are
sorry to lose such an enterprising citizen, and
hope his ventures in the West may be as pro6ta-
BILE as they have been in Baltimore county
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

wv .fs- I.ulre. tn on,as lrummnrd. Of Milwaukee.
had charged $4,000 for settling up an estate
worth 1000. He said "These charges are
Infamous. They are such as men who are seoun-
drels and thieves at heart would make. This
charge of 900 is cut down to $500, those Of
$1,000 each to $500. Repeat such piece OF
rapine in this court and will disbar every one
of you
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Driving Accident.-Mr. Alfred Hughes, Of

Driving Accident.-Mr. Alfred Hughes, of
.e 9TH district, employed by Mr.. Henry L. Bowen,
flly injured on Friday of last week by being
trown from his buggy, fracturing two or his ribs
ad bruising his face, and when found on the road
MS in an insensible condition. Hughes claims
lat the horse ran away with him and upset the
hggy. The buggy was badly damaged and the
brse also received some injury. Mr.. Hughes
GEMS to be particularly Unfortunate, as only
w months ago he had his store, situated at Wise
urg, 9TH district, entirely destroyed by fire,
ntailipg considerable loss to him. The horse
nd buggy belonged to Mr.. Bowen, and from the
,recked condition of both, they look as though
hey might have been struck by Parkton eight
hing"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

1880 far during the present year l,2l3 miles
of railroad have been built in the United States
This is less than has been laid during the first SIX
months of any year since 1879. In 1882 the
amount was 2,1O9 miles, and in 1883, 4,4l5.-
Only seven roads are concerned in laying new
track at the present time, an unusually small
number
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06
\ Growing Enterprise.

A Growing Enterpr1se.-Ine "esterH
MARYLAND Railroad Company is already reaping
the fruits of lis recently established connection
with the B. & 0. r. R., at Hagerstown. Large
quantities of coal, lumber and machinery from
northern points over the Cumberland Valley road
for points along the Washington county branch
of the B. & o. road, which formerly had to be
transferred at Hagerstown, now 60 through in
tact by the new connection, being great conven'
fence to shippers, and very profitable to the west
ern MARYLAND.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06
Right in One Respect.
" Y Cyn dem

The Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks says a candi-
date for the Presidency should be judged by his
public record and ''not by an old and exploded
private SANDER" This is Understanding that
the matter under consideration is Islander and is
exploded. But suppose it is true and is admitted
to be true by the accused party?
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

Sale of Fine Farms.-Mr. Henry L. Bowen,
real estate agent has sold the farm belonging to
the estate of the late Mrs. Clarissa Merrryman,
containing 2343 acres, and situated near Warren,
sth district, to Mr.. Thomas Todd, for $4,000.
The Loney farm on the old Hartford road, con-
tanning 81 acres, with good improvements, has
been sold to Henry Reuther for $9,325.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06
Bridge Contract Awarded.-The {

Bridge Contract Awarded.-The County
Commissioners on Tuesday awarded the contract
for building the iron bridge over the Big Gun
powder, at Hofman's paper MILL to the Penn
Bridge Company at $l,956.SS.
The Board also awarded the contract for the
bridge over the falls, on the road leading from
Parkton to Beckleysville, to Messrs. Nelson d
Buchanan, Of Chambersburg, Pa, at s., 39S.2O
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06
1 PRIVATE SALE.

A Valuable Property situated in the 18th dis
,trict, about miles from the city by way of the
Belair road, being about mile from the said
road 1t contains 12O ACRES, with a NEW
HOUSE and several outbuildings. About 30 acres
of this property is cleared, the balance in heavy
timber. This is rare opportunity to obtain
good bargain.
Apply TO ALEXANDER MCCORMICK, JR.,
adjoining the premises, Gardenvie P. O., Balti-
more county, or ENOCH PhAII,
81 South Charles Street, Baltimore
Aug 23-3m,
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Gardenville, 18th District.--On Wedr

Gardenville, 18th Distribution Wednes-
day afternoon and evening a supper and festival
was held at Gatchs' Church, which was largely
One of the features of the supper was some deli
cious ripe strawberries presented by Mr.. John
Mccormick, of this place.
Mr.. Geo. Lamley has growing on his place at
Georgetown, sunfower that has rs perfect flowers
on it. Mr.. L. grows large quantities of them,
using the seed to feed to his fowls.
Many of our farmers are still adhearing to the
old plan of saving fodder-cutting the tops and
pulling blades. think it much better plan than
cutting at the ground. 1t makes better and more
convenient feed, and gives the corn better chance
to ripen. Corn is looking well, and the prospect
for good yield is better than for many years.
M A. R.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

| Financial Statement.-County Treasurer
Schone has filed his financial statement for August
with the County Commissioners. Disbursements
for the month were $4,000 70; total receipts, IN
Guiding cash on hand at the beginning of the
month, 500, S7S.44; balance on hand September
| /, $90S75.65.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

Twenty Four Votes for Blaine and
Logen.-At the farm of Lewis j. Roberts, ESQ.,,
Sherwood, this county, where force OF
twenty -four men were engaged threshing, a vote
was taken, when the entire number, twenty three
men and one boy, signi6ed their intention OF
voting for Blaine and Logan. Fourteen were
white men and ten colored.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

TowsoNTOwN MAILS.

TOWBONTOWN MAILS.
A. N. ARRIVALS.
7.5O From Baltimore, Waverly and Govanstown, By
Y.R.R.W.
$50 From Baltimore, regular mail train, M. err.
p. NJ. ARRIVALS.
$50 From Baltimore, Waverly and Govanstown,
by Y. r. r. w.
6.3S From Delta and twenty-seven intermediate
Offices, by M. C. R. R.
A. NJ. DEPARTURES.
$50 For Delta and intermediate offices, by mail
train, M. C. R. r.
1000 For Govanstown, Waverly and Baltimore,
by Y. R. r. w.
p. NJ. IEPARTURES.
6.3S For Baltimore, by mail train, NJ. G. r. r.
500 For Govanstown, Waverly and Baltimore, by
YR. r. w.
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NeWStatiOnery Store

The undersigned begs leave to announce to his
friends and the public generally that he has open
ed his new store, in
WAVERLY,
On the } ork Road, Nect to Engine House,
Where be had every thing usually found in a
frst-class Stationery Store, among which may be
mentioned the following: All the Daily and Week
ly Papers, Magazines, Seaside and other Libraries
&c. Sheet Music, Shelf Paper, Flower Paper, Plain
and Fancy Writing Papers, Visiting Cards, Auto
graph and Scrap Albums, Scrap Pictures Also,
Base Balls, Belts. Caps, Gloves and Bats. Rubber
Stamps and Job Printing speciality.
P.S.-Buy your tickets for 0riole Park of me
and avoid the rush at the gate. Mch.S SAY.
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The Franklinville Bridge.-The Be

The Franklinville Bridge:-The Belair
Times. saws: commissioner Parlett, of Balti-
more county, was in Belair few days ago, to
consult our Commissioners about the filling in at
the Franklinville bridge, but the Board was not
in session and Mr.. Parlett accomplished nothing
by his trip. Nearly all the filling is to be done
on the Hartford side and our authorities claim
that under the agreement the expense OF this
should be borne by the two counties in equal
parts. as it is part of the work necessary to the
completion of the bridge"
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OLDFIELD'S ExCELSTORPUMP.

T HAVE greatly increased my facilities for max
Ling Pumps by building a LARGE STEAM
SAW MILL AND PUMP FACTORY, which is
supplied with all necessary machinery for making
PUMPS OF THE BEST QUALITY, full sup
ply Of which alwal on hand.
The stocks being prepared months in advance
are thoroughly seasoned and impart disagree
able taste to the water. Being made and put up
by me with the greatest care they WILL OUT
LAST ANY IRON OR ORDINARY WOODEN
PUMP, besides being less likely to get out of order
Pumps put in in any part of the State and guar
anteed for one year; they will be kept in order
for ten years afterwards at 81 per year
Pumps repaired and Pumps made where they
are to be erected, when timber rs furnished at
short notice.
Gs-P Prices as low as Pumps of the best quality
can be made for. Address
WILLIAM OLDFIELD, Pump Maker,
Julyl9y.%l Fountain Green. Hartford Co, Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

Accidental Discharge Of Gun.-William
Disney, plasterer by trade, and resident OF
Baltimore, while out cunning on Tuesday, on the
Philadelphia road, about four miles, had his gun
accidentally discharged, the shot tearing his left
hand almost from the wrist
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06
Tho wauerlu G,,ards.-On Thursday night

The Waverly Guards.-0n Thursday night
last the Waverly Guards, new military COM
pany of Waverly, this county, elected the follow
ing officers: Captain, Joseph Wardin; first lieu
tenant, Harry Hoen; second lieutenant, E. G.
Wardin; sergeants, Thomas Hart, Charles Gabler
and T. Schofield; corporals, Edward Baker, Edw.
st. Clair and B. Robins. The company has sixty
nriyates on the roll.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

M1-Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton cast her first
vote at the school election at jamestown, N. T.,
on Monday last. Eighteen other ladies voted
and a lady was elected trustee.
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snneruisors of Election-Indre Bond

SUPERVISORS OF EIectfOn.-Judge Bond mas
appointed the following supervisors of election for
the 9Th district of this county, viz Chas L. Jes-
sop and Conrad Moore, for the first precinct, and
Thomas Kenny and Frank Farley, for the second
precinct.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

A Horse Killed by Observation-Disclosures
Seinot, of Rosedale, 18th district, had horse
killed by lightning on Saturday night last. COW
was also stunned by the same bolt, but recovered.
The horse was insured in the Agricultural Insur-
ance Company, Mr.. H. L. Bowen, agent
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

The Elkridge Club Races.-The Elkridge
Fox Hunting Club gave days racing at Moons
Park, near Saratoga on Monday. The high jump
was won by Mr.. Alexander Browns Maud. The
gentIemen's fat race, half mile, was won by
Wash, ridden by T. Swami Latrobe, with Paris,
ridden by Alex. Brown, second, and Demonstra-
tor, ridden by Harry Harwood, third. The stee-
plechase was won by Mr.. Browns Paris, ridden by
Harry Harwood: Demonstration was second, rid
den by Mr.. Latrobe, and Woodcock, ridden by
Kenney fell
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

Great Falls Circuit.-There will be an all days
meeting at Ebenezer M. e. church, near Chase's
Station, September 18th. Rev. l.. Ii. Cole, of Bal
timore. will preach at l01 a. IN. and at p. NJ
All invited. REV. WATSON CASE, Pastor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

Petition in Equity Filed.-Mm. S. Keech
ESQ.,, as counsel for John Kemp, has filed petit
ton on the equity side of the court asking that a
writ issue to inquire into the mental condition OF
Elizabeth e. Kemp, resident Of the 9th district
of this county, and owner of about SO acres Of
land. The writ was issued by the court, direct
ing the Sheriff to summon q jury to pass upon
her mental condition.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

boxing up Supposed Claim to Land
in Iarford Countrywide Belair 1Egis of last
Nek, says: "Mr. George Miller, a wealthy iron
n,ster of Durham, England, has boon in DvIair,
eymining the records in the Clerks office and
Orphans Court, to see what disposition was made
of certain property in Hartford county formerly
bebnging to his great grndfather, John Miller.
Th latter emigrated to Hartford county with one
ornore of his sons, from England, in 1897. and
did here, leaving large estate in land and per-
sonl property. Some of his sons remained in
Egland, one of whom was the grandfather of
NJ George Miller, who is instituting the inqui-
riI Information of his death was not received
bbis relatives in England, until many years
afr the event occurred. Mr.. Miller believes
TIT a proper disposition of the property was not
NILE by bis relatives here and that the claims Of
tn family in England were not regarded. He
Unemployed counsel and the records of Hartford
cnty, Baltimore county and the Superior Court
baltimore city will be thoroughly searched, in
orr to ascertain what became of John Miler's
pperty. John Millers brother Joseph lived
ar died near Darlington and Mr.. Miller sup
pes that his great grandfather lived in the same
nehborhood. Mr.. Miller was greatly interested
inhat he saw in this country and proposes to
d@er lecture on America, upon his return to
E;land. Mr.. Miller is cousin of Senator E.
MAllen, whose guest he was during part of
thtime he was in Hartford"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

Grand Garden Observation-Disclosures Post, No.
6, G. A. R., of Baltimore, will hold grand garden
festival at the residence of Gen. E. B. Tyler near
Calverton, Baltimore county, September 18th,
from to IL P. M. There will be various games,
fine music, an excellent supper, fireworks, etc.
The affair will be directed by the Ladies' Auxili-
the charity fund. Tickets fifty cents; children
half price. Ample conveyance provided. Com
rades throughout the State are invited to partici-
pate. We return thanks for complimentary
tickets.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

Harvest Home Pic Mica harvest home
picnic, held under the auspices of Baltimore
County Grange, took place in the railroad park
at Lutherville, on Tuesday last. The attendance
was not near so large generally expected,
there being at no time during the day more than
fifteen hundred persons present. The weather
was delightful and those who attended spent a
very pleasant day in the beautiful grove, the
principal diversions being dancing. swinging,
patronizing the merry go round, &c. Many of the
leading farmers of the county attended with their
families, bringing well-flled lunch baskets, to the
contents of which proper attention was given,
and there was no lack of invitations to those who
had failed provide themselves with the necessary
creature comforts, thus showing that our people
intend to keep up their reputation for generous
hospitality
The meeting was organized before noon, Mr.
Charles T. Cockey being the chairman. Mr..
Thomas III. Hardeastle, y"';-e -; s,b;..ss
Eb sfng the life Of tie mer and the dignity Of
agriculture. He was followed by Mr.. II. o. De-
vries, Master of the State Grange, who gave them,
as the speaker said "a plain farmers talk"
At the conclusion of the addresses attention
wa. given to luncheon, after which dancing com
menced and continued until o'clock, when all
repaired to their homes apparently well satisfied
with the enjoyments of the day.
Among the many gentlemen present we noticed
Judge Fowler, Col. w. S. Franklin, VIM. B. Sands,
Chas. T. Cockey, John Ridgely of H., eXSheriff
Slade, Frank Sanderson, Joshua Parsons. Wash.
Stevenson, Col. D. NJ. Matthews, Geo. II. Merry
man. Joshua M. Matthews, Samuel Brady. R. II.
Woollen, Joshua H. Cockey, George Chlcoat,
Hon. Joshua F. Cockey, Benz. f. Croft, G. Lyon
Rogers, John Bacon, Abram C. Scott Edwin
Scott, Chas W. ,Ridgely, Frederick Harrison,
Hon. Richard Grason, Jacob M. Pearce John M.
Curtis, James M. Anderson, Thos. II. Moore,
Hon. J. Fred. c. Talbot, II. L. Bowen, Joshua
Talbot, Lewis M. Bacon, Elisha F. Kelly, Adam
d. Talbot, F. O. McTavish, U. G. Miller, George
A. Smith, T. C. Blair, H. c. Hutchins, Chas. l..
Jessop, Henry Merryman, John G. Cockey,
Arthur Rich, Chas. E. Fendall, William H. Ruby,
John S. Longnecker, VIM. F. Wharton, Jackson
Wilson, J. Randolph Mordecai, Thomas RuskelI,
Richard Vincent Jr., Capt. E. Herman, DR.. j. II.
Jarrett, Joshua F. COckey, Jr., DR.. H. L. Naylor
Thomas Peerce Milton Dance, John G. Booth,
Chas. NJ. Jessop. DR.. A. G: Mccurdy, Geo. Peerce,
Elisha Parks, Edward Rider, John NJ Griffith
John G.. Bosley, M. O'Hara, B. P. Butler, and
many others.
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81. Johns N. e. Church, LmherciUe.-Preach-
ing Sunday at IL a. m. and 7.30 p. n, by the pas
tor, Rev. VIM. DaIlam Morgan. Prayer meeting
"Wednesday evening. at 80 O'Clock.
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Miscellaneous.
What's in a Name :?

Very much, when that name represents the rep
utation for square and upright dealing, made
through years of unceasing and successful efforts
to give our patrons the best value for their money
in the land. We again call your attention to our
unrivalled assortment of Fall and Winter Gar
ments of our own make, for Mems, Boys and
Childrens wear. 0urprices will be found as usual
the lowest in the city for we'll made, elegantly cut
and durable clothing, and all we ask is that you
see
MEMS PANTS from 81 to $3.50.
MEMS BUSINESS SUITS from So to SO.
MEMS DRESS SUITS from SIS to SS5.
MEMS OVERC0ATS from So to $50.
BOYS AND CHILDREN'S SUITS AND OVER
COATS f-or, 81 20 70 500.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

Keeping Tomatoes for Winter.-A cor
respondent says: GAS the tomato season is here,
can contribute one way of keeping them for
winter use that may be new to some of your
readers. ate them in February, sliced and sea-
soned with sugar and little vinegar, that SEEM
ed every way nice as tomatoes fresh from the
vines. They were prepared thus: Dissolve tea
cupful of salt in gallon of water. Pick ripe
tomatoes, but not ripe, leaving little of the
stem on. Tomatoes must be kept well covered
with the brine, and they will keep till spring or
longer"
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Toaosomto,cn N. E. Church.-Preaching at IL
a. m. and a p. m, by Rev. j. N. Davis.
Prayer and praise meeting on Wednesday even
ings, and class meetings on Wednesday afternoons,
at 8 o'clock, and Friday evenings, at s o'clock.
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Religious Notices.

Trinity P. E. Church, To,osontOwn.
Sunday by the rector, Rev. W. II. H. Powers, at
IL q. m. and p. m. Wednesday afternoon SER
vices at o'clock.
There will be preaching at Lutherville, by Rev.
W. H. II. Powers, in the Public Hall, every SUM-
day afternoon, at AZ o'clock.
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Death of a Former Baltimore County
Lady In the West.-Mrs. Frantz, wife of the
lite Henry Frantz, formerly q well-known citizen
q the I'd district Of this county, and mother-in-
NV of Capt. Z. M. Haverstick, who was at one
Tine connected with the present proprietors in the
utilization of THE UNION, died very suddenly in
Rek Island, Illinois, on the 23d of August. Tho
Day Union of that city furnishes the following
paicuars of her death:
Shortly before p. m. on Saturday, Mrs. Anna
IL. rrantz reached to q cupboard shelf and took
don what she believed was her bottle of tonic
melcine. She uncorked the bottle and swallow
ed bout half tablespoonful of its contents. She
renrked to her daughter, Mrs. Haverstick. that
thHedicine did not taste right It was then
foud she had been drinking from a bottle of tine
turof aconite. DR.. Truesdale was summoned
buhothing could be done for Mrs. Frantz. Tn
halan hour she was practically pulseless, and in
twdours she was dead. The sudden taking off
of lis fine old lady caused great shock to the
may friends of the family, and it seemed as if
theeould not at first realize their loss. Mrs.
Fratz was in the sixty eighth year of her age.
Shwas the widow of the late Mr.. Henry Frantz.
whdied suddenly of heart disease, on Oct. 18th,
lo7i soon after coming from Maryland to reside
herr She leaves six children Milton, who is in
tbelgnal service at Oakland, CAL. Harry, who
hasharge of the farm of the National Soldiers
Hoe, near Milwaukee; Ira, who is at Salida,
Col and Mrs. Emma Haverstick, Albert D., the
malng clerk at the postofice, and Miss Anna
Fratz, all of Rock Island"
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A Very Enjoyable PARTY

a Very Enjoyable Party.-"Good Hope
the beautiful and hospitabe residence of Col. D
1enifer, in the 18th district, was the scene of
most delightful party on Wednesday night last
when was attended by the guests of the house
anu few friends from the city and elsewhere
Stewart's band furnished excellent music for the
uance, which commenced about O'Clock and
continued until near day break.
carry In the evening an elegant supper was
served, which embraced every substantial and
oencacy OF the season, prepared in that inimit-
| anie style which has gained for the Coloners
estimable wife so welI-deserved reputation, and
the guests, having keen appetites, showed how
thoroughly they appreciated Mrs. Jenifers efforts
IN the culinary line. A few hours later a beau
iui least of fruits served, consisting of water
MELONS, cantaleups, grapes, peaches, pears, &C.,
all grown upon the Colones farm and as fine
as It has ever been our pleasure to gaze upon
| or enjoy.
After supper the German was in order, in which
the entire company participated, and it is quite
safe to say that no devotees of the dance ever had
more thoroughly enjoyable time, and which was
kept up with spirit until the soft strains of"Home
Sweet Home waited through the halls admon-
ished the happy jewellers that other matters of
moro stern, If not so pleasurable nature, must
claim their attention.
"Good Hope" has been owned by the Jenifers'
Tor upwards of one hundred years, and the place
has always been known for the generous hospi-
tality of the family. The house was built in
l776 and few years ago Col. Jenifer had the old
pitched roof removed and another story added,
greatly enlarging it and adding much to its at
tnctiveress. The lawns, carpeted with q beau
tHul green sward, closely shorn, and the state
y shade trees and pretty evergreens and flowers
combined to make picture that ones eyes de-
light to feast upon. 1t is one of the most delight
III old Maryland homes we know of, and those
Who have been so fortunate as to be domiciled
Under its hospitable roof never Jose an opportu-
rity to sound its praises.