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threatened with a strike of compositors in
January.
IL is now said that the reason the
Czar killed his aid. Count Reutern, was be-
cause he suspected the Count of criminal in
tmacy with member of the imperial family.
The districts of Maremma and Fer
rara, Italy are suffering disastrously from
floods. Great distress prevails among the
peasants
The guaranty fund for the Glasgow
(Scotland) Exhibition of 1887 has reached
a67, 600 The space TO be devoted to it COM
prises an area of thirty-nine acrea
The true northerner., 1886-11-04
WASHINGTON.

The Treasury Department holds that
the tomato is a vegetable and cannot DO exempt
from dutY a. fruit
No more liquor will go TO Alaska by
permits of the War Department except wine
for sacramen al purposes.
A couple of blooded dogs brought by
q virginian as gift to the President got into
a fight in his presence, and created great
racket The dogs and their owner were finally
The true northerner., 1886-11-04

commanded by Admiral de vigue and also Ad-
miral Jaures and NM. Bartholdi and Des-
champs. The great statue was accepted or the
part of the United States by President Cleve-
land, who was accompanied by the members Of
the Cabinet and Generals Sherman, Sheridan
and Schoheld.
There were three distinct ceremonies-Iho
land parade, the naval parade. and the unveil-
ing OF the statue. Over 700 vessels Of all kinds
participated in the naval parade, and this made
the line fully eight miles long the first division
forming directly up TIE river. The land parade
was reviewed Mt Mad son Square by Presi lent
Cleveland, and dispersed at the Battery. 1t was
estimated that 30, j0J people took part in this
branch Of the display, ich moved in ten
divisions in the following order
FIGsT DIVISION.
United States Naval Brigade.
Unit states Army Brigade
Second Regiment National Guards, State of New
A Detachment of Massachusetts Volunteer
Militia.
SECOND DIVISION
First Brigade, New York National Guards, Es-
corting the French Column.
The French Column.
United States Judges and High Officials of the
United States, in Carriages.
Governors Of States and Territories, and High
Officials.
THIRD DIVISION.
Mayors of Cities, and Municipal Officers, in
Carriages.
Battalion of Police from Philadelphia.
Battalion OF Police from Brooklyn.
Veterans Of the War Of 1912 In Carriages.
Veterans Of the Mexican War in Carriages.
Military Order of the Loyal Legion.
FOURTH DIVISION.
War Veteran Military Organizations.
FIFTH DIVISION
Second Brigade, National GuGld State OF New
York, Escorting the Grand Army
Of the Republic.
Grand Army of the Republic.
SIXTH DIVISION.
Veteran Military organizati ms, Other than
Purely War Veterans.
SEVENTH DIVISION.
Seventh United States Volunteers.
Educational Division.
EIGHTH DIVISION.
Independent Military Organizations.
Washington Carriage, Drawn by Eight Horses
escorted by Continental GuaCis, OF Wash
ington, ID. c., and by the Old Wash
ington CUntns ntal Guard,
Sons Of the Revolution I'm Carriages.
NINTH DIN1STON.
Sons OF Vet rams.
A Detachment OF the Brooklyn Fire Depart
Association Of old Rrooklynites in Carriages.
Repre sentative Citizens OF Brooklyn In
Carriages.
TENTH DIVISION.
Volunteer Firemen 2 Associations.
Board of Trade and Transportation in
Carriages
Regiments Of Uniformed knights OF Pythias, of
Indiana
Regiments Of Uniformed Knights OF Pythias, Of
Charitable Organizations.
Civic Societies.
Citizens
The naval parade of war-ships and other YES
sells followed and then the ceremonies at the
The true northerner., 1886-11-04

Col. EBENEzER BURGESS BALL, of the
Washington Continentals, who took
prominent part in the unveiling of the Bar
tholdi statue, is the nearest living relative
of George Washington, and closely resem-
bles that hero. He is 20 years old, dresses
his silver gray hair after the Continental
style, and when on parade wears a uniform
similar to that of the old Continental army.
The true northerner., 1886-11-04
The Gift of the Land of Lafayette
to the Land Of Wash
ingtOn.
A Million People Witness the
Exercises in New York
City.
The Demonstration on Land and Water
or Most Magnificent
Character.

"The great statue, Liberty Enlightening the
World, was formally presented TO the Ameri-
can people, and dedicated TO the work OF send
ing forth radiance which shall symbolic TO the
world the light of liberty, ut Bedloes Island
thereafter TO be known as Liberty Island), in
New York harbor, on Thursday, Oct. %. The
statue is gift to the greatest republic OF the
The true northerner., 1886-11-04

DANIEL is the name of the Presidents
mascot. When Mr.. Cleveland calls, La
mont, Manning, Magone, and Lockwood
answer.
The true northerner., 1886-11-04

PENNIES have been recently introduced
into Denver, but the open-handed miners
still pretend to despise them.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
Personal PARAGRAPHS.

Mr. Ed Keisler, of Charlotte, spent Sun
day in cur city
Mrs DR.. Bell, of Mocksville is yisitin,
Mrs. DR.. Brown, of this city.
Mrs. G lem, the mother Of our townsman,
Mr.. r. B. Glenn, is on visit to her SON.
We are pleased to see On our streets al gain
Mr. VIM. Sraueh, who has been confined to
home limits FOR six months or more.
Mr. jos Mccanless and wife have return
ed from their extendce. visit To Snow Hill
and now occupy their residence on Reservoir
street.
Lieut.. H r. Lenley u. s. A., Of Salem.
contributed a paper to the United .Se1rice
for February, on The Military Power OF
Mr. M G. Workman and lady, who have
spent most Of the winter in this State visit
ing relatives here and elsew here, will leave
for their home IN st. Paul. Minn-, the FIRST
s Of April.
sir B. G. Graham, who has until recent.
5 il held a position IN the large drug house
~ Dr.. w eIsil x Bra.s ut Monroe, las recent
- n4eved with his family 70 Winston
Rev SIR I5agan farmeriy d Salem, Int
bou of Philadelp llia is among the guests Of
the Twin City. Mr.. III In fpraner years
served as easter Of the Ffieslburg Moraviau
church and other churches in this section.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
A TELEPHoNE EXCHANGE.
4 Movement on Foot Looking to its Es-
tabIished in Winston.

4 Movement Foot Looking to its Es-
tabIished il, Winston.
A number of gentlemen in this city are
endeavor:ng to secure sufficient subscribers
to justify the establishment here of central
telephone Office. There are already quite
number who use the telephone but the adj
vantages to be derived by regularly estab-
lished central exchange, are much superior
to. the present facilities.
The telephone is one of the most valul able
inventions Of the century. In cities where
they have been in general use, the business
men and citizens could not do without them
The fact of the matter is, they bring business
to the merchants very door.
BY their assistance, you can call for the
doctor and have him at you bedside within
few minutes, or if your or your neighbors
house is on fire you could have the engine
throwing on water much sooner than under
the old way. Every grocer and butcher
in town aught to take an interest in this
valuable addition to the progressive APP
purtenances ofthe place. Every warehouse
and every factory would find it profitable
investment, and every man who goes into it
will never regret the small expenditure OF
money it will entail.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
THE. WESTERN SENTINEL, THURSDAY MARCH H. 1886.
BIBLE WORK IN FORSYTH.
.er Twelve Hundred Copies of the scrip
.ure Distributed During the Past Year.

lure Distributed During the Past Year.
EDITOR SENTINEL the annual meet
ing of the Salem Bible Association, held on
the Sth inst, [ was requested to publish the
items below from my report of the recent
canvass of the county under my supervision,
and to ask that the ministers laboring in the
County read them to their respective con-
gregations.
The parent institution, the American
Bible Society furnished the books used for
donations, and the other expences were
borne by the county auxiIiary-Rev. Thad.
l.. Troy, Rev. S. CIemmons, and Rev.
Moses j. Hunt served as colporters, in the
order named, bnt the greater part of the
wcrk was done by brother Hunt, who finish
ed his labors last December. The whole
number of days of service was 1861, and of
miles of travel in it 1914.
The canvas was thorough, in every part
of the county, and included Salem and
Winston, the number of visits made was
$3.50, the number of families found destitute
of the Holy Scriptures was AL, the number
supplied 2S4, and So individuals. The
value of books sold was $340.23, and
of those donated scotland over 1900
volumes of the Holy Scriptures were put in
circulation. The cost of the Parent Society
was S9261, and to the County auxiliary,
exclusive of freight, S2l6.77.
| The Salem Bible Ass sciation finding itself
in sound and healthy condition at the end
of this Important work thanks God and takes
courage, and afectionately appeals to all
the churches in its territory to devise still
more literal things that gifts, worthy Of
| this people, may go up to the Parent Society
| whose field Is the world.
Z. III. WILEY, Dist. Supt.
for American Bible Society in North and
| South Carolina.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
AND STILL THEY COME,
MIR. j. Hoffman, of Washington, n. c., on
his Way to Winston.

Mr.. j. Hoffman, of Washington, n. c., on
his Way to Winston.
The Washington Gazette of last week says,
Mr.. j. Hoffman and family left yesterday
morning for the western part of the State.
They go first to Henderson, where his fam
lily will remain until he returns from trip
North, to purchase a very large stock of
goods, for the Winston market. On his re
turn to Henderson, his family will join him
and they will then go direct to Winston,
which is to be their future home. The many
friends of this family dislike much to give
them up, but wish them great success in
their new home. A tea party was given
complimentary to Miss Rachael at Mr..
Bridgeman's on Monday evening.
Mr.. Hoffman will occupy one of the new
stores in the block East of the Court House.
The SENTINEL extends to him and his fam
lily cordial welcome.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
NOTES ABOUT TOWN.

- Winston is soon to have grain and
feed store.
- Watch D. H. Kings new advertisement
next week.
- Gardening is the order of the day with
the busy house wife.
= Thrift alone deserves a prize; They
flourish well who advertise.
= Read report of the condition of the
Wachovia National Bank in this issue
A store-house is being erected on
Reservoir street by Mr.. Jos. McCanless
- Messrs. Fogle Bros, we learn have the
contract for building the new county Jail.
= The Lords Supper will be administer
ed in the Salem Church on next Sunday
night.
- Messrs. Ogburn, Hill & Co, tobacco
Manufacturers. Of this city, have taken out
drummers license.
= Three persons connected themselves
by letter with the NJ. E. Church last Sum
day morning.
= Revenue collections in the Fourth
district for the month of February amount
ed to Sad, 498, SS.
: IIanss have begun to shovel dirt for
the new block, to be erected opposite the
Big Coffee Pot, in Salem.
= Work upon DIR. Hunters new dental
rooms in Salem is progressing rapidly and
when completed will be one of the best ar
ranged Offices in the State.
= DR.. Rondthaler is giving confirmation
instructions regularly every Saturday eve
ming in the Salem Church chapel, at 4.30
for females and Z 80 for males.
= On last Sunday night an occupant in
the calaboose made his escape by cutting a
hole through the floor, supposed to have
been done with pocket knife.
= Let every business man bear in mind
when he wishes to advertise that THE SEN
TINEL has a larger number of readers than
any paper published in the county.
The Cape Fear Tobacco Work, O.
Wilmington, are advertised for sale in an
other column. This is a rare chance for {
man with enterprise and some capital.
= Messrs. T. S. Fuller & Co., are maxi ns
preparations to open up stock of dry goods
notions. etc., in the store room recently oc
cupied by Cash's barber shop, ON Libert,
! Street.
The many friends of Mr.. Waite
White, on North Liberty Street, tendere,
him pleasant surprise party on las
! Saturday night. 1t Was the occasion OF hi
| 18th birthday.
= The Mt. Airy Ne,us says that Mr.. n
| V. Watkins, Of Winston, salesman for Moul
ton Bros, of Baltimore, bought a esidenc
lot on Rawley Avenue, of Mr.. J. +. 1
| a rmfield.
- Our Mr.. Baker will be at Dayie Court
BEGINNING March 10Th and will be glad I
meet the friends of THE SENTINEL. Thos
who are in arrears are courteonsly invite
to come prepared to pay.
= The badges for the approaching con
meneement of the Salem Female Acadeni,
will be somewhat similar to those used thrt
years ago, with tie exception of a scro
running through the center with the word
"Class of 49,"
The SLNTINEL learns that the ministe
of this city are making an effart to ha,
Rev. Mr.. M cody the reviyalist, visit Wi
ston at an early date. We hope their ef1or
may be successful, and if he comes, we 1ru
he may accomplish much good among o,
people.
- AT meeting held on last Saturda
night by the Rough and Ready Fire Coz
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
n NEW COURT HOUSE,
An Example of Union County Whic
IT. IAxa If,,,. .l.,A IL L.

An Example of Union County Which
Might be Emulsted by Forsyth
The Monroe Enquiecr speaking of the
new court house Union county is to build
says that work will soon begin. "Ail are
anxious to see the walls so up. We are to
have court house unsurpassed in the State,
and we are anxious to begin the enjoyment
OF feasting our eyes upon it as well other
wise enjoying it,"
1t wouldn't take very pretentious look
ing building to surpass the Court House
We have In Forsyth. Would it not be a
good idea for our county fathers to take
some preliminary step towards commodious
and more slightly building, and in this con-
nection we would be glad if our brother OF
Monroe Enquirer would inform us as to the
cost of the Court House alluded to above.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
DIED.

DIED.
NELsoN.-In this city, March 9th, Mrs. VIM
Nelson, aged about 40 years.
CooK-At her home in Stokes county, on the
It'll inst, Mrs. Elizabeth Cook, mother of Mrs.
j. K. Crawford, of our city, aged 20 years.
"She hath done what she could, ;" is very appro-
pirate to the life of this worthy lady whose
acts of charity and kindness will long survive
her in the memory of her numerous relatives
and friends. She leaves husband and one
child to mourn her departure.
Malachi Hollister, infant son OF S. F. and
Annie Pierce died Feb. 21st aged months and
few days. Fair in life, beautiful In death,
was the little flower that only budded on earth
to bloom in a.more ETHEREAL cline, where no
chilling frosts can rip the tender plant. So
gentle was the expiring breath that the anx-
ious watchers could scarcely discern when "the
silver cord was loossd, and the golden bowl
broken" Fond father, devoted mother, Weep
not fer little Mallie, who is "safe in the arms
of Jesus and has joined the infant choir
around the throne of God.
81 take these little lambs said He,
And lay them in my breast,
Protection they sahall find in me,
In me be ever blest''
A FRIEND.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
a Daring Robbery.

On the night Of the End inst, two cars
were broken into at the depot. About three
sacks of -four, belonging to I. II. Pegram,
Jr., also glass and silver ware and eighteen
gallons Of brandy belonging to Mr.. 4. q.
Carter were stolen. About o-thirds OF
the glass ware and some of the -four was
found in the possession Of Sam Kelly and
Geo Waggoner, both colored. Green Cum
bingham and Sarn Beevers were also arrest
ed and bound over to court in bond OF $50
each. Kelly failing TO give bond was sent
TO jail. 1t is thought others were connected
with the robbery.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
East Bend Letter.

EDITOR SENTINEL.-Wc are glad to see
that East Bend is on the boom. Prof.
Weatherly's school now numbers ifty-three
and increasing daily. He has recured the
service of Miss Mollie Jones, of Salem, to
assist in teaching, and music. We have
the best school in the county and expect to
rival the best schools in the State OF its
grade Though full there is room for more.
Prof. Teatherly will take pride in giving
any information desired. w.
East Bend, March 9Th. 1886.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
An Enterpri.inu. Reliable House.

All druggists can always be relied upon, not
Only to carry in stock the best OF everything
but 70 secure the Agency for siich articles ~
have well-knowR merit, anu are popular " 1t.
the people. thereby sustaining the reputation
of being always epterprising. aud ever reliable
Having secured the Agency for the celebrate,
DIR. Kings New Discovery n,r Consumption
will sell it n positive guarantee. It vii
surely cure any and every affection OF Throat
Lungs, and Chest, AMI to show confidenc
VIC invite you ocail aa. get Trial Bottle Free
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
Wild Jim

Wild jim made his appearance in Win
ston Saturday and that evening gave an ex-
hibition of his crack shooting Messrs.
Crawford, Buford, Allen and Husk made
some very good shots at glass balls, and were
followed by Wild Jim, who put his rifle to
his shoulder and shot the ashes from a cigar
held by Joe Reed. Twelve glass balls were
next thrown, out of which ten were broken.
He displayed his powers again Monday and
part of his program was shooting glass
balls while riding his horse at full speed.
He is acknowledged by all to be a very
fine shot
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
NEW euRN,IuRE STORE

4. Kennedy, Jr, of Knoxville Tenn, has
opened branch Furniture Store in Winston,
in Liberty Block, nearly opposite Post-ohice,
where you can find all grades of Furniture,
consisting of Bureaus, Bed iSteads, nice Chamber
Suits, Desks, Lounges, Clocks, Pictures, Chairs,
Wardrobes, Sideboards, &c., &c. All modern
styles and furnished from their large Factory
at Knoxville. Give him call before you
make your purchases. Feb 254t
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
Nervous DebiIitated Men

You are allowed free trial of thirty days of
the of DR.. Dyes Celebrated Voltaic Belt
with Electric Suspensory Appliances, for the
speedy relief and permanent cure Of Nervous
Debility loss of Vitality and Manhood, and all
kindred troubles. Also, for many other diseas-
e. Complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred.
Ill ,fstrated pamphlet, with full Information,
terms, etc, mailed free by addressing Voltaic
Belt Co., Marshall. Mich
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
The knights Te,nplars.

On last Friday evening in the Masonic
Hall the officers of Piedmont Commandery
were installed, as follows:
III. T. Bahnson-E. Com. J. w. Hunter
-Generalissimo. S. III. Smith-Capt-Gen-
eral D. S. Franklin-Prelate. M. w
Norfeet-Sr. Warden. E. L. Jones-Jr
Warden. f. G. Schaunl-Tresasurer n
S. Wilson-Recorder. S. E. Alen-St
Bearer. J. @. A. Barham-Sev. Bearer
P. w. Dalton-W Warden.
Teh Interesting ceremonies were perform
ed by r. F. Grand Commander Balm, as
sisted by r. E. Past Grand Commander
Grisson. The latter delivered an address
on " knights Tempiarism," which is highly
spoken Of.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
Wonderful cures

w. d. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and Retail
Druggists OF Rome. Ga, say: We have been
selling DIR. Kings New Discovery. Electric
Bittefs and -Bucklen's AFnicz Saive for two
years. Have never handled remedies that sell
Ms well, give such universal satisfaction.
There have D,ea some wonderful cares effected
by these medicines in this city. Several cases
! OF pronounced Consumption have been entirely
cure,i by use OF a few Electric Bitters. We
guarantee them always.
Seld by all druggists.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
1000
A HsRn

To all who suffering from the errors and
iHtiscretions OF youth, nervous weakness, early
decay, loss of IL :,nhood, &c. 1 will send re-
ccipt that viii cure you. FREE OF Oh ARGE
HE great remedy was discovered by miss
ionary iii South America. Send q sei1-atdresS-
ed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH II. INN An
| Station ID, New York City. Oct. Is. leS5. ~
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
Another Poultry Man.

Mr. Charles advertises IN this issue set
tings of Plynoth Rock hens. His fowls
are from the Pitkin strain, well known to
all poultry men, and the eggs can be relied
upon as being as good as Mr.. Charles him
self would place under his own hens for
Matching. The poultry business seems des-
tined to become one oe Winston-Salenls
most profitable industries, and We wish for
Mr. G. every success in this business which
he has already been carrying on for some
time
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11
rorsyth Real Estate selling High.

The Lenoir Topic says, a gentleman in
FORSYTH, writing to friend in Lenoir, saws:
Land is high here J. Old fields will bring
FROM $40 to $40 per acre If the soil will
make fine tobacco. And good bottom from
$50 TO $500, and sometimes 1925 per acre.
This looks high but there are men about
| here who make from SIS to $125 per acre
with their tobacco Wesley Long will get
5000 for tobacco raised on four acres"
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11

Is marked by uneqnailed bargains in En-
broideries, India Linens and Balbriggan
Hose and Lace Scrim. We are selling these
advertised Embroideries in strips of ~ yds
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11

II oST OR SToLEN-A large gold medal and
IL watch fob. Will give reasonable reward
for the recovery of same E. A. Oldham
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11

GPRING.-Ify you wish Spring oats or wish
DO spring place to buy goods and save mon
ev call ON Fl. D. PoINDExrER Feb. 25th If
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11

ITCH, Prairie aange,ren Scratches Of every
i kind cured in 30minuies by Woolford's San
itary Lotion. Use no other. This never fails.
Sold By AsHcRA IT s. 0wEss, Druggists. Wins
ton, N. C. March 1t
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11

CEED OATS SEED OATS.-On hand, and
.Dfor sale by F. & III. FRIES
Feb. Is At 8 Wachovia Mills, Salem, n. c..
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11

A LII varieties of Garden Seed at Thomp-
n sons Drug Store.
ONION SETS WANTED AT ONCE AT
" AsHcRArT & OWENS.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11

EoUND.-A small key. Owner can get same
j. by applying at this office and paying for
his advertisement. Feb 1Stf
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11

VITANTED-By young lady. situation as
w goycrness for young children. Terms
reasonable. For further information apply to
Editor Feb 4th-f
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11

0oAPS.--A very large line of Pears, Colgates
Sand other fine soap at Thompsons Drug
Store. When in need Of soap Thompsons is
the place to get them. Feb. 25th tt
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-11

M ANTED-A position as travelling sales
w man for tobacco factory. Address NUTT,
SENTINEL Office. Feb Is tt