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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15
Court of Appeals Yesterday

COuTI Oh appears IesUeIudy
Whitlock against johnson. Argued and
submitted.
Harris against Norfolk and Western Rail
read Company. Passed.
Parrish against Parrish. Continued.
Chesapeake and OHIO Railroad Comp'n
asa,nst Colemau's administrators. De-
missed.
Atlantic aud Dsnvils Railroad Company
against Peake, Argued for laiotiff In error.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15
The Eubanks Murder Case

MITCHELL, Ind., Nov. l5-The father Of
the murdered Eubanks girl has made a coz
fession in which he throws the blame on bis
son Bse. He says Sunday night during o
quarrel between his sen and daughter, Bee
seized club and commenced beating his
sister over the head. The father made an
attempt to stop him, but owing to his age
ard feehleness wne unable TO do so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15

Over 1900 head of stock cattle were sold
in Warrenton this week, one purchaser
taking 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15
BASIC CITY.

An Indiana Bank President Gives His
Views of the Present and Coming Pros
perity of Virginia He Brings Large
Plant to be Located at Basic City, Where
a Second Sale of Lots Will be Held De
cember 3 and 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15

The ofIiois returns of the Iadiana cleo
ton show democratic pluralities ranging
from Is $40 to q, 252
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

those OF education, are bounded by no
lines, and are confined to no country"
Tuis was responded to by Bro. Ora
ham, p. q. M. Of the Province Of
Quebec. Bro. Graham Is finely eda.
Gated man, aud distinguished educa'
tor, and discovered much culture in
his speech. lie pointed out many
interesting and somewhat remarkable
condolences between events OF his
own life aud that OF other distinguish.
ed masons, and those which had oc'
cured in the history OF the order. lie
showed himself to be as conversant
with The history OF masonry ia YER
mont as any man or mason among us,
and gave great satisfa ction to the au.
dience by his speech.
We regret very much that owing to
lack OF space we have been only able
TO do scant justice to the speakers and
their topics.
With both tie inner and intellect
ual uIan land woman of counsel
weighted with good things, the hall
was speedily cleared for protnenading,
after which those DESTROYS OF tripping
the light fantastic toe took possession
of the hall, and the merry dance was
kept up till long after the "wee small
hours" Ninety-six couples we're on
the floor in the first dance.
Taken altogether the affair was a
magnificent success; everybody seemed
determined to enjoy themselves, aud
did 10. All the visitors Sand they
came from all parts. as fS tsatii az
Tennessee, among them being many
prominent members OF tho fraternity
were loud In their praises Of Island
Pond Masons' hospitality, and the
desire OF the members OF Island Pond
Lodge, No. A, to re nder the occasion
a pleasant one was fully satisfied by
the fattering comments Of their
guests. Much credit Is due the com
mittee OF arrangements, Bros. Hall,
Mosher, Gonya, Coruth, Dyer. FOllett
and johnson. The thoroughness OF
their labors contributed In no small
degree to the universal enjoyment.
Surely Island Pond Lodge may fee
proud Of it's beautiful rooms, for there
are not many superior In Vermont
May the future OF the lodge he equally
as brilliant as its new home.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31
AMONG OUR NEIGHBOURS
BLOOMFIELD.

October 23.-The school In Dist. No.
4 close,l last week. 1t was taught by
Miss Ola Perkins who has given uni
versal satisfaction. We are glad OF
her success as it Is her first term. She
is hired for. the next term after a two
weeks vacation.
Bernice Silvers sucking colt got his
foot in bear trap set by Nelson Snow.
For the past week Mr.. and Mrs.
Goodell OF Morgan have been visiting
at her fathers home and other friends
In town.
Mrs. o. II. Shoff had a visit from her
daughter Mabel and husband from
Lancaster, N. H.. over the Sabbath,
and Ada. Mrs .Paschal OF Stewartsto wn
on Monday.
We have had beautiful weather the
past week. =,
Mrs. +. 8. Bowker goes to Maine thi.
week TO visit parents and other home
friends.
John ODonal has sold his farm and
Is to sell his property at public auction
Nov. 9.
Henry Smith OF Brunswick Is to
sell soon a part Of the beds and tin
ware that has been used at the
Springs House during the past year
|. NJ, Wood has reshingled hi
house recently.
They commenced using the Nulhe
gan bridge the 9th.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31
SAVINGS BANK.

vyt..rlcI-land Pond National Bank viii
~ .,y,n.. Hank Departments for
g H,TI,.. Ui receiving tue savings and
" r'Iii,ri,,t- Of all classes of dcpOsitors.
.. ...,.it- Will b. received upon the follow
~ W ,IIest sum put on interest shall be
~ Ia' pOLLtR aud no fractional part VI a
W :, m Irtw interest.
toil' ~. ma lc during the nrst four days of
9I,,',Ih viii draw interest from the fiTst
the mouth, deposits made after the
q! -, vii draw interest from the first day
...f Ilowing month.
. ~ 1r'n.,rl,., viii be paid on any sum with
' for the time elapsed since the last IN
sf', ',l,..t " in be paid ut the rate OF per
,t per amman, payable May LIST and
tttIlsrn6er lat OF each year.
%olIee OF IS days must be given TO the Bank
w. rifbdrAual Of $500 or more.
",,' w. not called for will be credited 70
..IIaI.nositor. thus empounding tW ice q
~ -, sithout trouble or care on the part oi
TIC u'I'O'' 4. c. ROBINSON, President.
,E.DARLING, Cashier.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31
Tho New Discovery.

You have heard your neighbors
talking about it. You may yourself
be one OF the many who know from
personal experience just how good a
thing 1t is. II you have ever tried it,
you are one OF it's staunch friends, be-
cause the wonderful thing about it i.
that when once given trial, DR.
Kings New Discovery ever after holds
place ia the house. II you have
never used II and should be afflicted
with cold, cough or any Throat
Lung or Chest trouble, secure a bottle
at once and give 1t fair trial. 1t /,
guaranteed every time, or money re
funded. Trial bottles free at the druG
store OF Fitzgerald g. Thurston, Island
Pond, and J. c. Hptchi ms, No. STRAIT
for,l
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31
CRANKY.

October 2s.-A little boy living with
Myron Paro was taken away last
week by the Concord overseer OF the
poor. o."
The church has been newly shinglsd
during the past week.
Lila Carpenter was obliged to
leave her school at Wilder's mills In
Victory, on account OF measles.
Mrs. LOOMS Wells has moved to the
house OF her brother, Mr.. Wilson, Ia
Victory.
Mrs. A. P. Taft OF Burke is stopping
at J. l.. Wells.
There are q number ofhouses going
up at Gallups mills.
Some very interesting "reminiscences
OF the building OF the Congregational
Church In this place we're given last
Sa bbath evening by deacon &. A. Ap
pleton who, with two Others alone re-.
main OF those who helped In its con.
struction forty.live years ago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

Our respected townsman Asa Davis,
aged SO years, died very suddenly last
tuesday evening. lie was living with
SIR. Chas. More at East Charleston,
and retired as usual in seemingly good
health. Shortly after 0 o'clock he was
heard to groan. aud when Mr.. Morse
went to his room to see IL anything
was wanted, discovered the old geutle.
man beyond the reach OF human aid.
He had evidently passed away with
out u struggle. Less than four weeks
ago he expressed the hope to his son
Elijah that when the end came II
might come suddenly. Mr.. Davis was
one of the first settlers OF this town,
and was q man who, by his honesty,
and integrity had won and retained
the respect and confidence of all who
knew him. Funeral services will be
held at the residence OF his son Elijah
Oh Friday morning, October 3l, at IL
o'clock.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31
LUNENBURGH.

October 2S.-The measles are attack
ing many stronghold, and are vic.
torious in nearly every ease in making
one feel playing measly. The latest
reports arr from the families OF Samuel
Phelps and c. w. Dodge.
A number OF our people took skip
through the White Mountain Notch
on the excursion last week Thursday.
F. d. Hale is at Montpelier part OF
this week on business.
Levi Sllsby is making some improve
ments in and about his residence,
which others OF lis might we'll pattern
after.
Lasts twice as long as cheap soap
for laundry use-Brussel's.
Mike Monahan is beginning to pre-.
pare for his lumber business for the
winter.
Mr.. B. p. Moul:on OF Philadelphia
Is visiting his sister, Mrs. Uriah Knapp
and her family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Harris OF Littleton
were in town last week.
Mr.. II. G. Hartshorn expects soon to
start for Colorado where he spent last
winter the season here is too severe
for his health.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

The General Conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church OF 1888
made provision for the lay members
OF the church to vote on the question
OF the admission OF women rs lay
delegates to the Electoral and General
Conferences. Today, Thursday, Oct.30,
from 8 to 0 p. III. has been fixed as the
time for voting by the members OF
Grace, Methodist Episcopal Church, at
Island Pond. All members not less
than twenty one years OF age are
entitled to vote. The place OF voting
will be the vestry OF the church. An
attractive baked bean supper will be
served OH that day from q to 8 PIN.
by the Ladies Aid Society to oil CON-
ers for 10 cents. The public are invi'
ted to the supper.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

We want every mother to know
that Group can be prevented. True
Group never appears without a warn
ing. The first symptom is hoarseness;
then the child appears to have taken
cold or cold may have accompanied
the hoarseness from the start. After
that a peculiar rough cough Is de-
veloped, which il followed by the
Group. The time to act is when the
child first becomes hoarse; few doses
OF Chanberlain's Cough Remedy will
prevent the attack. Even after a
rough cough has appeared, the dis
ease may be prevented by using THU
remedy as directed. . For sale by j. G.
Hutcbins, No. Stratford, and G. 8
Raymond, Colebrook.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31
LEXINGTON.

October CSC. G.. Lyman has re-
turned 10 his home in Marietta, D.
c. K. lIolbrook has commenced
yarding timber on the mountain.
John Parron is building a dwelling
house which he intends TO occupy the
coming winter.
A. Osgood is repairing the Colum'
bia Bridge which came near breaking
down recently while some cattle were
being driven over il.
The Colby boys have covered their
house with new shingles and clap
boards.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

The new music hail at Berlin, N.
H., will be formally opened next
Thursday. 1t has been leased by
Eddie Steady, who will give an open.
ing entertainment, In which he will
be assisted by Mrs. Causebrook, Miss
Eta White aud Porter Ii. Dale OF
Island Pond, Harry May Of St
Johusbury, aud Mrs. Nellie (Guertin)
Clarke. Quite number of our PEG.
pie have signified their intention of
being present to assist in giving oui
former townsmau u good send off In
his new venture.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31
VICTORY.

Oct. 2S.-Report has it that Mr.. II. W.
Buzzell has sold out, and isgoing away.
Mr.. Dan Lunnie has taken q. A.
Colby's mill for year, and has moved
into the J. X. Bonett house at South
Victory.
They had another school meeting at
South Victory last Saturday evening to
soc II they could not locate the whole
OF the school for the year there.
Mr.. Colby our representative comes
home every week.
Mr. II. W. Blood aud family that
have been to Bartlett, N. H., visiting
are ex pectel home today.
Mrs Loomis Wells has moved down
10 Victory to live it'll her brother, Mr..
l.. ID. Wilson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

Miss Fassett and Miss johnson who
teach school in Bloomfield, spent the
Sabbath in Guildhall.
Mr. 5tinchfield, the piano tuner,
was in town last week.
Eddie Steady Of Berlin spent a few
days In town last week.
Miss Jessie Mills, Miss Lille Schof,
and Minnie Twohev went on the ex'
cursion through the White Mountain
Notch. They report fine time.
Mrs. C. Campbell, who has been sick
at the Willard House is much better.
Little Harold Ilinmsn Is no better.
The doctors disagree on the nature OF
his disease.
w. Il. Moore was In Sherbrooke last
week.
We noticed G. r. Magoon, the popu'
lar piano agent for A. L. Bailey & Co.,
on our streets last week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEsT SALvB in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns. and all Skin
Erupuons, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price Is cents per box.
For sale by j. G. Rawson, Island Pond,
and J. c. Hutchins, No. Stratford.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

The school house in the Fuller dis
trict, East Charleston, where J. b
Grant Esq, has for several years past
held services every Sunday, was DIES
troyed by fire early last Monday morn.
ing. Shortly after midnight the fire
was seen to be burning in the wood
pile under the shed, which forms u
part OF the structure, and at twenty
minutes to one O'Clock the building
was enveloped in flames. The eircum
stances give rise to the impression o.
inceudiarism. The building WIS in
sure,l.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31
NORTON.

October pa pleasant serenade
was rendered to Mr.. Stetson by the
Norton Brass Band on the eve OF his
birthday. lie very feelinglv replied
and made the band present OF TWEEN.
ty dollars.
Nearly thirty accepted the invita-
ton sent them from Island Pond to
attend the dedication OF the new ma
soLic hall on the 23d and we're highly
pleased with the programme. 1t also
gave them much pleasure In meeting
their old friends and neighbors Miss
Jennie Bishop, Miss Gertie Nelson,
and Miss Maude Wilson. The latter
two assisted at the banquet.
Mr.. w. G. Nelson has returned from
Portland where he has been on bust.
ness as manager for the Stetson Store
Co.
Burton o, Woodland is at home
spending his short vacation. He In.
tends returning to his studies at the
business college In Portland In q few
weeks.
Some people predicted cold snap
In Norton ~ few days ago. as some
chairs were observed on a certain
dining. room table with Units" on
their feet.
Spencer Chesney has new rifle and
he calls 1t his little darling"
The temperance band held their
meeting last Wednesday evening,
which WAS largely attended. The
chief feature OF the evenings enter.
taininent was the marching and broom
drill Of little soldiers (boys and girls,
under command OF X. p. Doyle. Mrs,
Stetson will treat the "little soldiers
to supper this week.
Hydraul', power Is 10 be used In
furnishing water to some OF the houses
here. It will add much to the COM
fort OF the occupants.
Chesney and Doyle came near kill
ing a bear near little lake, Averill a
short time agoi Well--they saw
where he broke down some bushes
and tore up the ground.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

The annual festival of the Episcopal
Church choirs in this State will be
held at Burlington next week. The
Church here will be represented by
Rev. A. II. Wheeler, Mr.. and Mrs.
Reeve and son Willie.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

II people would take the advice oil
J. c. Hutchins and c. s. Raymond,
the druggists, they never would start
on a journey without a bottle OF
Chdm6erlaia's Collie, Cholera ard Didrhea
Remedy. 1t can always be depended
upon and it is pleasant to take.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

ii. Z. Fitzgerald is in Boston this
week purchasing holiday goods and
novelties. Ills firm intend making q
large display this year, and no in,
crease ia price on account OF the
Mckinley bill.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

The excursion to Boston last week
was not extensively patronized, sew
erai who had intended to 90 preferring
to remain at home and witness the
dedication OF masonic hall.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

Nothing risked nothing gained. u
II you should risk SOC on Brussels
soap and found that 1t did as much
work as 81 worth OF the soap you have
been using, don't you think It would
would be a good investment?
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

Mr.. Ii. J. Goodell, the we'll known
optician, will shortly make another
professional visit to Island Pond. Mr..
Goodell has been eminently successful
in his calling, uses none but the latest
and most approved OF appliances, and
his glasses are fully guaranteed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

A splendid present for an invalid or
aged person is one OF the great easy
chairs, with rendered sides to shut of
all draughts OF air, and broadly 'cush'
toned arms and shaped back. There
il a fine chair OF this description now
being sold at very low price by
Paine's Furniture Co., 4s Canal street.
Boston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31
Syrup sf Tar and
Wild Cherry
NTH other combinations for coughs, colds &C.
PRIE % AID 80 oents per hottie.
VERY hottlc are prepared under the dircc-
lion and sold bv
O. B. CUTTING, Druggist,
WEST CONCORD. VT.
ESTATE OF LOOMS WELLS.

ESTATE Of LUUMIS WILLIS.
The Undersigned having been appointed by
tbp Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
E.,rx commissioners to receive, examine
,ndadn>t all claims and demands OF all per.
sop. against the estate OF Loomis Wells
h,c Of Cranky In said district, deceased,
and al claims exhibited In offset thereto.
hereby give notice that we will meet for the
IMPOSES aforesaid, at the town clork's ONCE
in CRANKY in said district. on the llth day
Of Nn,emlcr and s9th day OF May, next
nj nine o'clock in the forenoon on each of
sid days; and tiat six months from the 18th
dav of October, A. H., 1870, IL the time linn
lied hy said Court for said creditors to pre-.
sent their claims 10 us for examination and
allowance
pdcl nj Granhys this nth day of october,
Al, lSO.
u jkSIS v Lee Jones Commissioners.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

]. W. Thurston offers for sale his
elegant residence on North Street.
The house is nearly new, contains
eight rooms, and is fitted up with
furnace, bath room, fire place, &c. 1t
will be fine investment for somebody
at the price at which it is offered. For
terms and particulars apply at the
drug store,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

Next Sunday, the first Sunday OF
the month, Evening Prayer at Christ
Church will be at o'clock instead of
z o'clock. Sunday school at 3 o'clock.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

We had u forerunner OF winter
spread to our view last Tuesday morn.
ing when the hills and streets were
covered with snow.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

Every family In Island Pond should
give Brussels soap trial Us it will re.
duce your soap bill several dollars
during the year. IL is sold bars for
soc. All grocers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

DIR. Pottle and wife were In town
last week, and were accorded u pleas.
ant greeting; also "Cuey" Donahae.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

J. ID. Lnehan has returned to col
lege at Burlington to resume his med
zeal studies.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

swan, the artist, will have a large
assortment OF beautiful frames suit.
able for Christmas presents,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

The official census figures give the
population OF Vermont as 332. 3O5. n
decrease since 1880 of al.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

L. ii. jerks, Dentist, will be at the
Essex House, Wednesday, Nov. 5, to
remain one day only.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

II remember Johnsons Anodyne
LiniInent," said an old man, when |
was a boy" Same now.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

Please notice next weeks issue OF the
uERALD for Swans advertise meut OF
prices and Christmas presents.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

One or two cases OF diphtheretic sore
throat are reported in town.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31
NEWS ABOUT HOME

The singing school meets this Thurs.
day evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

To avoid a cold and lameness from
wetting, rub the chest with Johnson's
Anodyne Liniment.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

Swan, the photographer, will open
his studio November II, Tor Christmas
work. Special prices tor 10 days oDly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31
NORTH sTRATFORD, N. HI.

October 2s.-Andrew vallee was 10
town Tuesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31
OLD TIME
!

,,,bIncd with other valuable ingredients
OF tue blood etc.
pR1CE 81 PER BOTTLE
AIS(
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

Chesney and Doyle came near kill
Ing a bear near little lake, Averill a
short time agoi Well--they saw
where he broke down some bushes,
and tore up the ground.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

A great many Of our people went to
Island Pond to attend the dedication
OF the masonic hull.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-31

Hydraul', power Is 10 be used In
furnishing water to some OF the houses
here. It will add much to the COM
fort OF the occupants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-19
4 RIG MrSLC HALL 10 BE BrILr.

From latest indications 1t would that the prOoe
q, building another big music hall for New.forA' on w
model Of the Empire and Alhambra, In London = 49,
measurable distance OF realization. Captain n. -
100 the English theatrical manager who has been ons
a, the nrime movers In the scheme arrived yes.e' ~
the EtrurIa after only few weeks absence Ito" 49,
eountry The company which viii hsve eon'rol - ~
concern has been formed with si,oooooo eap's' .as
John Holingshead. OF oiaiety Theatre repu'S u
selicmans. OF London Henry T.. Abbey ana hsi'y p'
HYDE president OF the Equitable Life Assurance ''
arc said TO be interested In the scheme captain
hyaee brings with him designs for the building Lu'
nv J. phipps the architect OF the Savoy Comeu''
NJ wsless and other London theatres.
TN s,,e Of the new building viii be at the norShwess
CORNER Of seventh.ave and Fortysecoud-st Inc enter
,.,nments will consist mainly OF variety
the highest class baets and spectacies on tne nIsy
plan with oeeasiocally . comic opera or SNOW