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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22

WASHINGTON, Dee 81 tSpeciaN.-W Washington
Irving Bishop gave exhibition OF his powers as
mind-reader in Masonic Hall this evening Among
the committee appointed to witness the tests from the
platform Senator Ingalls,, Congressman Burrows
Archibald Hopkins, Robert Z. Porter. Frank n ward
and Mr. Reuferskoold the Swedish Minister The
first experiment consisted OF the stahblng TENT and
the concealnent the weapon. The Swedish Minister
peror ned the act OF stabbng and concealed the knife
the person OF a lady. Mr. Bishop was brought into
the room bndfOlded. Taking the Swedish Minister
by the arm, be led him first to che gentleman upon
whom the tent had been made, and then d discovered
the weapon
As another test Mr. Bishop read the number OF q
Treasury note which Congressman Burrows bad
taken from his pocket. As last TEST three commit
teemcn, headed by Senator In alls took scarfpin to
a house in Tenth-st.. more than a block away, and
placed il in the lapel of the of gentleman whom
they found there. When they returned to the hall
after az absence OF ten minutes, Mr. Bishop twined
flexible wire ound their wrists. and attaching 1t to
his own blindfoded and led the three gentlemen
around the corner and found the pin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

Colonel George Bliss gave dinner to twelve guests at
his home last evening.
Mrs j. lockwood held a reception at her home No. GA
Madison-ave., yesterday.
Mrs j. Townsend Burdin entertained number OF
callers at her home, No. 139 F1fth-ave.
Mrs william V. Brokaw gave dancing party 10 about
forty young friends of her daughter at her home No 500
Fifth-aVe., in the evening.
Mrs Willard Wood held reception at No. SOC Madison
reception given last evening at the quarters
OF the Riverside CLUB, 420 est nehundred j.
fOurthst club Is composed Of weknown people Of
the West Side
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rHE ooNnrcr oF PRINoEr0Y SrrDEYrs

THE CONDUCT OF PKIN CN4JN SIL DENIN
PRINCETON Dec 21.-At the close OF the term Presi-
dent McCosh announced that he had inquired carefully
into the conduct Of the students OF Princeton on Thanks
giving Day which much had been said and writ
ten He ounG on evidence that their behavior had been
becoming and that they had not been guilty of drinking
betting Quarrelllng. The guilt Of she colleges, says
Dr. McCosh lies in their bringing together holidays
a motley crowd who disgrace by these vices. The
colleges should unite these evils and the public
especially parents. should support them against those
who are set turning the best energies OF the young
reading and study. but to exciting games call
ing forth the plaudits Of thousands"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22

LONG BRANCH, Dec. 81 (>pccap.The body Of a strange
sea animal about twelve feet long discovered the
beach this morning the Ocean Pier part OF the
skeleton and nearly all the flesh The head re-
sembles somewhat the head Of warus. though much
larger AT the end Of long eathery pouch series OF
eighteen yertebre that terminate like the rattes OF rat
tesnake Many people have visited the beach to look at
the monster, but no Is able ~ tell what 1t Is.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22

Montasuest, Brooklyn. The National Opera Company
VIII undoubtedly meet with great success during this
week and the following attractive repertoire IL an
nounced: Monday, 1.-THE Hngnen0s"; Tuesday,
" taust"; Wednesday. " Aida -" Thursday Grand ballet
arranged to the music OF Rubensten's Bal Costume.
preceded by Masses act opera Gaaiea' FRIDAY,
" Iohengrn" saturday afternoon " The Flying Dutch
man SATURDAY. evening" The Marriage OF Jeannette,"
fOuDWed by Deliben nallef .. sYlNia'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22

CHANLER-TFRRY-O Thursday, December Is, at Rome,
Italy Winthrop Aston Chanier TO Margaret Terry daugh-
ter OF Luther Terry Ot Rome.
GRAY-GWYNN- On Tuesday. December 81. az the resi-
OF the brides parents by the Rev. Dr. John Hail.
Bry Gray, IT.. and Ada daughter OF Nicholas Gwynn.
No CARDS
LATsON-BRADLEY-O ON Wednesday. December 10, 1886.
Clinton Dutchcss County. y. y. by the lev. l. Lew is
DIT. Flank Lats0n OF KAlneDeck, ~ y, ~ Miss Berthe
Bradley Of Clinton.
RICHARDSON-FAIRBA NKS-On Tuesday. December 81,
p. m. the chantry OF Grace Church. New York,
by the Rev. vii lam r. Huntington D. D.. Walter O. Rich
ardsOn ensign e. Navy To Ellen Naen tine daughter OF
Lel4nd Fairbanks, IT,, OF this city
No cards
TOUCEY-HUSTED-On Tuesday December II. at 81.
Thomas Church. by the Rev " llam +. Morgan, ID. d.
Douald Butler TOuce y Carrie Thompson Hustled
All notices of marriages must be Endorsed With full
name and address,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22

hundred members Of the Commonwealth Club sat
hrrt dinner. last night at Clarks The
members committed the principles Of Civil Service Re-
form and right Of individual action politics.
Carl Schurz spoke Elihu C. Root said he would
apologize for being Republican aud partisan statement
that appeared members OF the club Edward
NJ Shepard the M. Twning, Tie Independent. I'D
Whitney spoke The following elected
officers President d. Willis Jane. vice presidents General
{. f. Chrstansen Dr. A. Jacob. sherman Rogers Iheo
dore Bacon. of Rochester Matthew Hale OF Albany
and George Walton Green executive
committee, Carl Schurz and five Others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22
rAMulyY MEN HONOR MA pUGRo

Ex-senator George II. Forster gave dinner at the
Hotel Brunswick to Justice-eect p H. Dugro and Reg
isereect sleyn. About forty guests present They
included Commissioner Newton Judge oGorman, Sheriff
Grant Commissioner Croker. Police Justices Duffy,
Welde and German, Congressmanelect Bryce. Commis-
many Speeches made BY senator Forster Congress-
men-elect Cochran and spnola, Judge VGorman,
rnssioner Mctiaye Civil Justice Mcneil, Justice Dugro,
Mr. slevin and Others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22
OBITUARY.
JOHN r. AYRES.

Ex-senator John R. Ayres, seventyegh~, died at
his home in seminaryst. Railway, " j., yesterday He
Of the oldest residents and well and favoraby
known He the first elected from his county,
having been elected Democrat in 1858, and served
term. He the head OF the firm Of Ayres * LIf
berry lumber dealers established In 1913 one OF the
oldest in that section. -Four survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22

Yale theological student while skating on Lake whitney,
broke through the Ice add drowned Charles Iooms
companion who with Bremen, also fell through the
ice, but rescued by farmer who hap
pened to be passing Brenners body was recovered
three hours later Bremen twenty-one years old
and graduate OF the University OF Pennsylvania
He the vaectoan Of bis class and was one or the
most brilliant students at Yale He poet of more
than ordinary merit and had been employed recently to
furnish poetca contributions TO daily paper In New
York. lie about to publish a volume OF poemA
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gyzPAHv GIVEN AsABByEFf7

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 2l.-rhe largest audience ever
gathered matinee in this city appauded the first pro
ducon of Mizpah this afternoon the echo. Colonel
f. A. Burr the OF the opera, which Is satire
American life and politics. rendered the performance
n benefit 70 the Journalists club this city The
cepts were about 81 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22
OBITUARY NOTES.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 81 Cpeeiab.-John Lawrence
Hameln died suddenly yesterday at the are of sixty
years He time financial editor Of The
PhGdetDhid INES and the time OF Lis death
nected with The German iemOcrdL
Madame Emma Seller died this morning in her sixty
hfh-year. She published number Of works on singing
and speaking She was we'll known in socity and had
among her pupils many OF the most wealthy ladies' OF the
Uaaf En-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22

Nh PALhEPs PROFESSIONAL KA7IHEk
Nearly all the seats for the professional matinee at the
Madison square Theatre To- afternoon have been
reserved IT request OF those whom Invitations were
sent. Christmas offerings 10 the amount Of several
hundred dollars have been sent By those unable 10 DO
present Vyun every point Of view the occasion gives
trUmise q success and the Actors Pund viii probably
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The WEATHER REPORT.

GOVERNMENT INDICArGONs-FOG ~ HOURS
WASHINGTON. Dec 21-For New England. New-York,
Pennsylvania. New-Jersey and Delaware fair weather,
southery winds shifting to colder westerly
Westward north OF the Ohio River fair and cooler
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HoNoRIxe THE DAY IN PILGRIM CHURCH.
WHERE THE PILGRTMs LANDED.

PLYMOUTH, ass. Dec. 2l.-The landing Of the Pilgrims
having been celebrated by the Union Church service on
Eunday to-day F0refathers Day is.nven over TO the
tire who had grand parade, dinner anu pa
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SENT down FoR OONrAMFT OF COURT,

INDIANAPOLIS. Dee 21.-Tn the Investigation OF the
charges of conspiracy and In connection with the
Marion County tally the election last month"; To-
day s. T. Perkins who had been subpenaed witness,
refused tesu " whereupOn C0muisaiOner Van buren,
committed him ninety days until further order or
Court. for contempt lie at once placed Ia jail his
attorneys So far decline make public their further
course but t IA supposed they will try to get him our ON
writ of habeas corpus. Perkins Il prominent ward
boss q member bar and the OF the late Chief
Justice Perkins OF the supreme Court 10 IL be-
heved that he expose tho eospraors ana all their
work
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5uerlal .NoIlreJ.

CasweiL Massey & Co have to-day received suall
quantity OF celebrated Curtis Co.'S hITCHAM Law
ENDEh WAFER l.i2l broadway and 5Is 9tl-aya
Lace Curtninss Grcsi saie.
Embracing different Varieties ~ less than impor
tsIion priceA -.
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$1,000.

William F. Kidder q. Co. 50 JOhns. New YORK. are civ
ing away thousand dollars worth OF DIG r. ffLN
Dol IL given person calling Tor
they Will send IL without charge 10 any address uOn re-
ut of bottle Will Tat
II Is the best know remedy Indigestion.
Dr. d. s. FirLh brooklyn says DurIIg my forty years
anything acted quickly
or s.fisi..Iorily "A DID DIG EST
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CORONER HgssES BROTHERS ARRESTED.

James Hesse and John Hesse, brothers of Coroner
Hesse of Brooklyn, to the sta bles of Benjamin
Vaeh in North Seventh ST., Brooklyn, yesterday, and
ouarrelled with the proprietor over an old business
transaction. They threatened Valch's Lie with
q pistol and were arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22
W. ELLJNegWOkTH WINS A PRIZE nan

prize fight place night near Fort Hamilton De-
tween william Eningsworth and Jack Cassidy for purse
Of $3.50 They fsugbt rounds which re-
sutca a victory Tor Killing worth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22

TRIBUNE OFFICE. Dec. 22-l A. M-Clear skies. steady
barometer, and slightly weather prevailed yester
day The temperature ranged between % and Az the
t33oD. being IA lower the corresponds
in day last year and I iso higher than Monday
In ana THIS city to-day there Will probably be
fair weather with nearly stationary temperature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22

Castoria perfect health to Infants ant children For
collie stomach loose bowels constipation Indigestion
there nothing like Castor IL prompt safe and sure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22
rOBOGeAg SLIDES no BE OPENED TO-DAY. =

The toboggan slides the Polo Grounds Will be opened
this afternoon at 23O o'clock number of men have
been work for the days putting the slides in
good condition and excellent sport Ia promised by the
MANAGERS. The sport In the evening VIII begin at 7
o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22
MISS WOLFE sOHEvgAT ReTTFR

Miss Catherine Lorlard wolfe who has been danger
ously Ill VII Brghts disease reported 10 be better
Yesterday than she has been in weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22

A CONSTANT COUCH, with Shortness of
Breath Failing Strength and Wasting Of Flesh, all be-
token Lungs less seriously affected. and demand
ing prompt treatment BY using DR.. Jayne's ExpecOr
ant serious results may avoided pallated
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SEATS FOR NATIONAL oPARA IN BROOKLYN
The sale OF seats FOR single performances OF the Nation
al Opera season the Brooklyn Academy next week.
viii begin this morning at y. A. Chambers, No. l73
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22

TALENTED YALE ERADICATE DROWNED
NRw-HAyEN, Conn. Dec. 81 Especial. AT O'Clock this
Afternoon Edgar Irving Srenner OF smthsburg. Md.
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The FIRST BALL OF TIE PATRIACBG

be benefited 30 greater extent than would have
been the had tickets been sold in the usual manner
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MARRIED.

Cogats Toilet Soaps Acknowledged the purest and best
-CAsHNERE BOUQUET the most popular
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-22
THE DINNER IN NEw-YoRK TONIGHT.

The Two hundred and Eixty-sxth anniversary OF the
land NJ OF tie Pilgrims will be celebrated by the New
Eng .and Society OF NewTork Tonight by dlDper at
DelmonicDs Notwithstanding tho efforts Of certain
envious schisnstc in ambitious Broos yn who,
impeled by desire to have two di0ners IN ortyeght
hours stsiDpt fasiy history land the Pilgrims
On December 81 he NcwYork Society will put record
for he rissty-nrst time undying belief thatthe land
Ing took place on The ODD.
Dsmouico's big ballroom will be filed only the New
Eng Society nj II Six long tables on the main
ao.r wall seat 2s guests table the head
OF roou will anOr seats for eighteen speakers aud
70 pe present so that tables laid in smaller
epns OF the main one, where gnes: NAV dine without
pvsuen GROWING ana afterward orins their chairs
into tue srge TO listen 10 the speecnes
noe n'' 10 H iss toast s RI.
York .: William Walter Phelps to Congress General
senohed to The Army ana Navy The Rev rsnr Yr
Van Dyke, IT,. to Brother Jonathan and Cousin
iedric aid B. " Grady Of The AGsr'q a. cons. tor,
lag ior Inc N-w south sister societies VIII De
81 AnGrew's. Kennody; 81. Nicholas, Coriise
6Srwooa r. Friendly Sons OF - rs' RoS.s sOsepV a.
yorst ami 81 Davids bS ex-Postniaster' General l.
nun prominent visitors pected, and the
pnDer CommitIee requests That gentlemen will arrive at
DemoDico's promptly that the procession may 70 In
not moment later ihan Z. 80 oelOcE-
HONORING THE DAY N PILGRIM CHURCH
Many Jealous pilgrims from New-England VINO have
made their in metropolis, and Others who
point pride their New England ancestry, about
200 all gathered in the parors OF Pilgrim Congrega-
tiona Church in Harlem last night to celebrate Fore
fathers Day with dinner and speeches. Charming
young IL pretty Pilgrim costumes dId service as
waters the dinner. The Kew. Dr :. H. virgin pre-
sided and after the coffee served THESE toass were
read by hin responded 10 follows The Day We
Celebrate" Rev Dr. >. t. ROs-iter Pilgrim Grit
and Pilgrim Power the Rev Carlos Martyn Our Pilgrim
Mothers" the Rev. Dr. A. Ii. Clapp. Plymouth Rock
Firm Foundation" the Rev. N. d. Angler The Pilgrim
Clergy" the Rev. Dr. Wesley K Davis " The Pilgrim a.
nj
Gregg; The Future OF Our Republic, the Rev Dr.
James Powell
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Throughout the United states

COnfecfO Laxative,
fruit ozenge for constipation agreeable harmless and ell
lent At Druggists.
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HONORING THE PILGRIMS.
TIE ANNUAL DINNER IN BROOKLYN.

SPEECHES BEFORE THE NEw-ENGLAND SOCIETY BY
GEN. SHERMAN. MR. cHoATK AND OTHERS.
The seventh annual festival the New England Society
In BROOKLYN was held in assembly and reception
rooms OF the Academy OF Music in that city last
night The tables set In the assembly room while
guests and members gathered in tie They
began arriving about O'Clock and within half hour
the reception filed with throng Of
Scw-Enanders and descendants and remote of the
Pilgrim Fathers. An orchestra played popular music
and the gentlemen gave themselves conversation
and the examination of the pictures until the arrival OF
the dinner hour. which was set for 6 O'Clock. If
BONE had called up the spirits of
tho Pilgrim Fathers last night aud they had
when called for they would have opened their eyes
wide with astonisment at the luxurious nannerin which
their descendants celebrated the Of that des
olae and dangerous landing Plymouth 266
but they could have failed be gred al the whole
eouled good feeling with which that brilliant assembage
gathered 20 do them honor. at the number of comp
mentary things which wittly and eloquently said
about the austere old Puritans
More than 800 New En- anders and OF New Eng
landers present and there long list Of good
things solid and liquid. music and banners, wit and eo
quence remind them of the wealth and prosperity
which had resulted from that first humble but wise at
tempt 10 prempt portion Of the red mans native soil
About the walls of the hung the coats Of
OF the thirteen original States and from all sides
many colors the dazzling chandeliers
The table occupied by the president and the guests of
the society stood upon raised platform the east side
of the this table the following gentlemen were
seated John Winslow president Of the society Joseph
H. Choate. General W. I. Sherman. General Henry w.
Socum b. ID. silliman Justice Noah Davis. the Rev. Dr.
John RJaxton. Edward L. Pierce of Boston; Stewart L
woodford D. d. Whitney, Mayor of Brooklyn the Rev.
Albert J. Lyman Granville P. Halves. of the NewEng-
land Society Of NewYork John W. Hunter. of the st
Nicholas society Brooklyn william Sullivan. presi-
dent Of St Packs Society OF Brooklyn President Tim
othy Dwight OF Yale University expected 10 be
ent ana speak The Schools and Colleges
OF New England but OF the recent death of
Henry Kingsley, treasurer Yale University he could
not come.
Nine other tables stood transversely the main floor
ahording 321 persons nearly seat being
occupied at these tables Among Others
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GRAND CHRISTMAS SALE OF
FINE PAINTINGS
AT THE BARKER ART GALLERY,
a. AND 40 LIBERrYsr.
THIS DAY fWEDN EsDAY) At O'CLOCK
and thursday, same hour.
Largely nom private ni nclung Large number q
VALUABLE WORKS;
by celebrated home and foreign tbs a In ali
TWO HUNDRED PICTURES BY ABOUT
hundred ani seventy hve srtsts-
Exhibition until hour OF sale;
ALSO
Now Exhibition and TO lie sold
FRIDAY. COMMENCING AT z O'CLOCK.
$4,000 WORTH OF
DIAMONDS. JEWELRI WATCHES, &C.
GEokGE I. BANKS. Ancrioneer BARKER CO
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TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
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Artistic Presents Of
PERMANENT VALUE.

Highcsss proof Etehiass costing. suitable fram
from $40 upward
Specially OF raries unprocurabc elsewhere Visitors IN
vited to call and illustrated and descriptive
catalogue by mail price 10
FREDERICK KEPPEL co.
LONDON.
AMI % East l6th.s. (Union squarej Newyork.
OPEN TlLL10 p. NJ UNTIL CHRISTMAS.
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A. WIfnan 2. Mssrs AsoeisaseRs
MOoRES AUCTION ROoHS
$50 FTPra AvENUR
USEFUL AND BEAUTIFUL
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
consigned BY
MESsRS J. LYDON q co,
CUTLERs AND sILvERsxITHA
Sheffield, England
ENGLISH SILVER PLATE,
fine decorated cutlery with variety q
forks spoons ami ladies' manufactures by -,
ELLINGTON q CO,
makers by appointment 70 her Majesty the oueen)
ALSO CLOCKS, BRONZEs, &C. -.
SALE THIS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, DEC
22AND o. AT 1890 O'CLOCK =
EACH DAY,
TO CONTINUE ALL DAY. -,,
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In further discussion of thi, topic Mr. Blaine said

all through bOyhoOd and Hecessi-
fafe when New England into The 'onsfe4 T.
tonai Church wOud rather have he rcabyirri5n
Church am frank TO therefore address myself 10 both
Now, not think the Of Con al
friend whom admire r many reasobs the president OF the
Theological Seminary hardly think these gentlemen
OF the ministry OF Of Us IN The wlth degrees
OF picy and at Times no pety al all believe a TIE preach
ing Of the To-day ereat4ve ought
% be- Now, nave my theory about thtt and II tAeie II
anything Yankee has parton ar r.r TO 1t
ent. Laughter Now. my theory that ut
s 80 and Breach es the eps not e @ nSTse 10
that when you put nOnconductor like pile OF man
uscript between yon and your audience you are
Applause What would you think Of a lawyer bar
with mans Life depending what he could sly the
fate of that prisoner he should haul
out pile Of manuscript and begin 10 read
70 them What woaa you think man In =
legislative senny "ho "anteh ~ COW nee hls
ie.iO~ member Of the police inpoiicy any
he began 70 read thsJl Every II
self Heaven forbid should want sermons
There vast difference IN spsakinE the
absence Of notes. Nor do mean commit a
but ever got hold OF audience In ti-
world that was trying to remember the phrase IN when
address them. and one should
address know when be begins
he 10 going 10 say and where he will end I ask
any " II II does not ABOUT times
delivered without IL doos 10 wrlLo
that IL 50 easily read
In concluding Mr. Blaine said:
eItempore speeches the pulpit that a
parng. and you should go all
The great places In which they gathered
up PeniecOsal season, you win nterpo
Whitehead han in the open field 1 inau
robert Cushman made In the delivered
Paul exerted before The c. Athena would have the
limitation OF that highest OF ALI sPru influence when oar