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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
AN ODD PIN.

stephen j. wilkins IL an old soldier
living on West Monroe Street. While
well.t.,-do he dresses with exceeding
plainness, the only bit Of jewelry or
ornament he wears being u somewhat
REGULAR cravat pin which always adorns
his tie. lie says he has worn 1t every
day for twenty years. IL Is not par
ticularly handsome pin. You would
take II to be silver turned almost blsck
by natural oxidation. II possesses no
beauty Of construction or design. From
its shape and color one would suppose
that II was q leaden bullet that had been
trodden under foot and rolled under
wagons until II had almost lost all re-
semblance to Its former shape.
II once was leaden bullet, but II did
not lose its spherical form 10 any such
commonplace manner. Mr.. wilkins
said he bent It into Its present shape
himself, then laughs and tells this little
story:
at was In the battle of the Wilderness
that bent that little bullet. didn't do
II voluntarily. Our company had been
fighting all day. Comrades had fallen
on each side of me. seemed to bear a
charmed existence. Suddenly l felt n
sharp pain Ia my side, things began to
swim around me, and | knew no more.
When I recovered was In the hospital.
a bullet had entered my right side aud
was to be cut out Of my back by the
surgeons. 1t was removed, bent and
mlsshapen, and handed to me. kept
II, carrying 1t safely through several
battles afterwards, and began to regard
II as n mascot, for | was never wounded
again. l carried 1t loose In my pockets
for year or two after the war. After
my marriage In 1867, my wife had 1t at
tached to pin and have worn 1t ever
since rs u cravat pin. IL isn't handsome,
but 1t isn't every man who IL able to
wear Ms a cravat pin u bullet that has
passed through his body."-Chlcago
Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
CHECK IweNJy-EloHJ.

The most surprised man In the city OF
Newark last Sunday morning was,
beyond all doubt, worthy citizen who
strOlled into MI uptown barber shop
while the church bells were ringing, for
his accustomed shave. There were
several ahead of him, and having had u
hard weeks work he was soon fast asleep
In Ills chair. Now, II Is the practice In
this particular shop to give his customer
AS he enters check which entities him
to his turn. The sleeper's check was
numbered twenty-eight, and he allowed
himself to be waited into dreamland
with the comfortable belief that he.
would be Weakened when his turn came
Some moments later young man came
In who Was In hurry to have his two
days growth Of beard removed. lie
Was given check thlrty-three, but didn't
seem at all satisfied with 1t. lie looked
about him aud his glance fell upon the
sleeper with one arm extended and his
check loosely grasped In his fingers.
The young man leaned cautiously over,
aud abstractlng the check Of the
somnOlent one, put his own In Its place.
Twenty-eight, called one OF the bar
bers presently, and the young man re-
sponded gleefully and the tired man
slept bllsstully on, while every one else
In the place laughed softly ut the joke
and awaited the return of the sleeper to
consciousness. Half an hour later he
awoke just as the number thirty.four
was called.
Hold on, hold on, he exclaimed, I'm
twenty.elght. Here he looked at the
check In his fingers. Nothing short OF
camera would reproduce the astonisii-
ment and dismay on the mans face. lie
gasped aud tried to say something, but
couldn't. lie blundered into the chair
and relapsed into silence. II he didn't
believe In the supernatural before, he
undoubtedly does now.-Newark Call.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
a Bit Of Antique Ware.

I'VE are all laughing Mt home over my
latest prize says woman who Is an
ardent collector OF antiques. 1T Is q
veritable millennium plate. considerably
over 100 years old. which secured In q
recent securing Of the old places In the
Connecticut valley. II Is Of delft Of mul.
berry hue. with the eye Of God staring
from the upper rim. Beneath on the
bowl Is shown the lamb lying down. and
the lion on his hind feet with a sort Of
baby's nightgown on him being led by
u small child. The expression Of the
lions face IL the irresistibly funny part
That king Of beasts minces along with
the sinirk OF dancing master adapted TO
u lions scale Of mouth. We have indeed
advanced In ceramic s.it since that artists
conception Of the millennium. New
York Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
A pNEAcnCn ON RAcrRs.

Training racers at Palo Alto 10 most
interesting business. In . recent ser
mon on "rhe Rights Of Animals" Rev.
n. j. Savage says;
I learned lesson on the care Of AMI
mails when I was last In California that !
wish 10 suggest TO you. ! believe the
world will hnd that justice toward
animals means not outlay, but Income;
that It viii b proved to DO economical
40 well 40 charitable and kindly. j was
invited by .Goyernor-now Senator
Stanford to vlsit his place ut Palo Alto,
about twenty-five miles from San Fran.
cisco, where he has hundreds OF FLOODED
horses. / think It requires something
like 10 men to take care OF them on this
Que ranch. lie took me out TO zee what
he called his colts' kinder garten, and
showed me the method OF Training the
young horses. Here they have their
little trottlng circus, and are taught
from the time they are q few months
old, or are able to run, In this kinder
garten to develop whatever speed or pc
cullarity or power they may possess.
And there they are taught rs tenderly ~
children are taught In the kindergarten.
The senator told me that Il was his In
variable and universal rule, II any one
Of his keepers swore at q horse or even
spoke roughly or Grossly, or under any
provocatiOn struck horse, to Instantly
discharge him. lie says that he treats
them like Intelligent creatures, studies
them to find out what they are capable,
aud trains them to do what they. are
able. What 10 the resultf The result u
that his yearllngs, his two-year.olds, and
three-year-olds have beaten the record
Of the world. He finds II pays not to
abuse, but to treat them tenderly and
kindly and we'll. I wish that all the
world that deals with animals could see
his methods, aud learn the same Lesson.
What he could teach along that one line
should be enough to win him the grati-
tude Of the ages.
/ am not one of those Who believe
that speeding horses IL wrong, even on
the race track, provided they are proper
ly treated. The question whether
gambling Is carried on with II Is an.
other one. But, II horses are well, and
are trained properly and kindly used,
they lind nn ecstasy and delight In run.
ming, lust as boys do or as the athletes
In our universities do. Speeding Is not
necessarily cruel. II depends on how II
IA conducted and carried en-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
AFFAIRS oE TIE HOUSEHOLD.

Novelties for fairs and bazaars are
priced, and the suggestion for "heart
booth" which comes from London Il to
be studied. The Idea admits Of elabora-
ton, and II would be effective to have
the front Of the stall heart-shaped. Tie
attendants wear ms many hearts as POSI-
BILE, and all the wares exposed bear that
emblem.
The Queen suggests heart pin cush-
Ions Of various sizes, made Of scraps OF
good brocade, over two pieces Of card
board sewn together, some With ribbon
to suspend them by; tea cozies, cushions,
box toilet pin cushions, children's scrap
books Of holland bound and tied up with
braid; penwlpers, kettle holders,
punches OF heart bag sachets or little
pin holders, photo frames OF several
sizes, made OF br0cade, cretonne, or
plush, stretched over wooden founda-
lions (nnade by any handy carpenter)
glued ut the back, and neatly finished
or; chlldren's relns, the bodice being
formed Of one or two hearts Of cloth.
covered cardboard, with arm bands ut.
tached, and three yards Of inch-wide
braid sewn on.
Heart work bags are very attractive.
The aides are formed Of good.slzed card
board hearts, covered with any material,
and the bag Il gathered round the edges,
and has q drawstriug. They can be
made Of linen for solled linen bags, OF
cretoune for scraps, or Of brocade for
ornamental work bags. One Of the sldes
may have heart Dap to raise up and
disclose q piece Of flannel, Into shlch
different sixed needles sre put.
The "bread server" II an Engllsh ad-
dition to table implements. Il 10 10 sil-
yer, broad four-tined fork, With short
handle and ring or loop ct the end.
With this the sllce may Be lifted from
tray OF plate. 80 II u TO be going to he
good form TO "fork" tho bread. We
shall have 70 learn our manners over
again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
SPOTS AND STAINS.


Table linen, towels, chlldren's cloth
ing, etc., should be we'll examined before
putting them into the water, as soaps,
washing fluids, ETC., will often set them
SD that they cannot be taken out. Many
spots may be removed by simply using
pure, soft rain-water.
IL wagon grease gets on the goods,
rub lard In quite thoroughly while the
wagon grease Is fresh aud before 1t
hardens. Kerosene Il also u good
remedy for the same, Instead OF the lard,
and the same may apply for tar spots.
After rubbing In the grease and letting
Il stand little, wash out In soft, cold
water, using no soap.
Iron rust, Ink, mildew, etc., may be
taken out, II GU white goods, with lemon
juice aud salt, and kept In the bright
sunshine, mOlstening often until all Is
out. IL these stains are obstinate use
diluted citric acid, instead OF the lemon,
rinsing afterwards thoroughly two or
three times, to prevent Injury to the
fabric.
Machine oil stains will come out with
cold water and soapif washed ont Inn
medlately.
Blood stains should be left to stand q
time well saturated with kerosene, then
washed out In cold water.
Mildew may also be taken out by
mixing chalk and soap together, rub
bling on well, and placing 1t where II
will get the hot sun, keeping moist until
the spots disappear.
On spots produced by an acid, the
color may be restored by touching them
with spirits of hartshorn; while, IL
produced by an alkali, they may be re-
moved with vinegar or tartsric acid.
Tea and berry stains may be removed
by pouring clear, boiling water. through
the stains.
Light scorch marks may be removed
by simply molstenlng them with water
and laying In the sun.
Cayenne pepper will keep the store
room and pantry free from ants aud
cOckrOaches.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
KITCHEN HINTS.

To remove egg stains from silver
spoons rub with damp salt.
Fried cakes made with brown sugar
will keep moist longer than when made
with white sugar.
10 keep Irons from rustipg wrap them
In common brown paper, and put away
In dry place. II they have become
rusty. they may be made smooth and
bright by putting some white SAND on =
smooth board and rubbing the iron over
Il several times.
Don't forget to take proper care OF
the kitchen sink. Much disease Is caused
by not using proper precautions. Keep
Il fresh and clean by flushing It every
day with boiling water, In which has
been dissolved q little bit Of copperas.
OIL cloths will last longer II u thick
ness OF carpet Is laid under them.
A scrubbing brush, warm soap.suds
and plenty Of elbow grease will do
wonders on an old dlngy oil cloth. .
To polish u copper kettle rub win
lemon and salt. Cut lemon, dip IN
salt and rub over the copper surface.
II windows are wiped of once week
on the inside with slightly dampened
cloth, It will save washing SO often.
Scaldlng water should never be pour.
ell into dishes which have contained
milk until the dish has frat been rinsed
out with cool water. =.
Tubs will not warp nor crack open II
the precaution Is taken to put pail OF
water In them directly after using.
Tinware can easily be frightened by
rubbing with damp cloth dipped in
soda. =
Many people believe that there Is
nothing for cleaning old brass Ike So
luton Of oxallc acid.
Chandeliers may be renewed by up.
plying mixture Of copal varnlsn anu
bronze powder, put on with brush.
Wash glass and dishes In very hot
water, using u soap shaker aud dish mop
carefully, aud they will be clear anu
bright.
Bread that has become too stale for
the table may help to make some
very palatable dishes, and II clean bag
Is kept hanging In the pantry the pieces
can be kept therein, where they will not
be apt to mould, rs they do when laid
away In tin or earthenware dishes.
1.-THE soft water that flows into your
pipes Is yellow, put bluing Into the boiler
before boiling the clothes. IL Will give
them q better color.
When eggs are scarce, making 1t too
expensive to use an egg for coffee, use
the following rule. Put two pounds OF
well-browned coffee In dripping pan,
beat two eggs with an egg-beater, add a
spoonful of cold water and beat again ;
stir the mixture through the coffee well,
nut In the oven and stir occasionally
until thoroughly dry. When you grind
coffee to use mix In cold water, then
pour boiling water over II to cook It.
Others wash eggs before using them so
the shell will be clean and only use the
crushed shell TO settle the coffee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
A p.rp.,u., sacred Fire.

In the peninsula Of Abeheron. former
ly belonging to Persia. but now part Of
Russia, there 10 perpetual or rather
what the natives call an eternal sacred
Dire, which 10 known to have been burn.
Ing continually for moro shan 2.0OO years.
Il rises from An irregular crifcs Of about
tweve feet In depth and 100 feet square.
The flames. which are constant. rise to q
height Of from six to eight feet. unac-
cornpanied by smoke or disagreeab.s
smell. waving back and forth with the
wind like geld Of golden grsin.-PhilA-
dslphia Pres.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
CONCENTRATED I'VE SOAP.

All fat aud grease from the kitchen
should be carefully saved, and should be
made into soap by the following method
before accommodating and becoming Of
fensive: Boil for six hours ten gallons
Of lye made Of green wood ashes. then
add eight or ten pounds Of grease, and
continue to boil Ii. III thick or ropy,
add more lye, till the grease IL absorbed.
You can know when 1t Ia absorbed
by dropping q spoonful Of the melted
soap Into glass Of water; II grease re-
main It will show on the water.
II hard soap Is desired, put one quart
Of salt In half gallon Of hot water, stir
ill dissolved, and pour into the boiling
soap. Boil twenty minutes, stirring con-
tinually, remove from the fire, and when
cold cut In cakes and dry. A box Of
concentrated lye may be used instead Of
salt, as 1t will obviste the necessity Of
using more dripped lye to consume the
grease.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
FOR EFFECT.

The next day after the wedding.
l suppose, Henry, sald the old gentle
man to the new son.ln.lsw, that you are
aware the check for 5000 put among
your wedding presents was merely for
effect?
o, yes, sir, responded the cheerful
Henry, and the effect WAS excellent.
The bank cashed 1t this morning with
out q word.-Detrolt Free Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
From the German.

First Servant Girl-what are you crying
about,
Second Servant Girl was engaged to =
grensdier In Company A, and now he has
gone back on me
well. why don't you engage yourself to
another grenadier In Company A"
"l,eyause have already been engaged ut
one time or another to all the rest Of the
COMPANY"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28

First Trsmp-'.And what 10 the mat
ter with Bin Sykes!" Second Tramp
"Poor fellow! A victim of overwork.r
"Overworkf How's thatr' "well, Bill
slways was ambitious. you know, and
he tried to do two days loanng In one
day."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28

might mean Live Forever. and
we wish you might II you so de-
sire; but IL. F." as We best
know the letters, are initials OF
al. F." Atwood. the originator
Of those famous Bitters, which at
any season make life worth the
living to the poor sufferer from
disordered stomach or liver.
These letters in red ink on the
wrapper Of True al. F." medicine
should be your guide in buying.
IS cents of all dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
No io-connected Word Squares.
No i7.-charads: witchcrafs

have not used all Of one bottle vet.
I suffered from catarrh for twelve years,
experiencing the nauseating dropping
In the throat peculiar to that disease,
and nose bleed almost daily. tried
various remedies without benefit until
last April, when I saw Ely's Cream Balm
advertised In the Boston Budget, pro-
cured bottle, and since the first days
use have had no more bleeding-the
soreness Il entirely gone.-D. @. David
con, with the Boston Budget, formerly
with the Boston Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28

The great majority Of so-calied cough
cures do little more than impair the d.
gestlve fuactions and create bile. Ayers
Cherry. Pectoral, on the contrary, while
Il cures the cough, does not Interfere
with the functions Of either stomach or
liver.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
Key To the Puasier.

No. 9-Numerical Enigma; Dictionary.
No io-Metagram; Nut but Cut
Hut Jut. Rut.
No, ii.-Txnsposition, Verse, serve.
sever, veerS
No i2.-Arithmetical Puzzlers: |. TWEEN
~ and fourteen. =. Fifteen & Twenty
and seventeen
No ia-Riddie Me Zee: Charles.
No IA Poem; barefoot Boy.
No. la-Diamonds
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
PERSONAL.

A young lady Of seventeen summers.
highly educated, refined, and of pre-.
possessing appearance, desires to form
the acquaintance nj some nice young
man, whom she would advise, II troubled
with dyspepsla, to use that great blood
purifier, Sulphur Bltters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28

Conn vINEGAR.-Add 70 one gallon Of
rain water one pint Of brown sugar OF
molasses and one pint Of corn OF the
cobb. Put Into . jar, cover with cloth,
set In the sun, and In three weeks you
viii have good vinegar. Most people
prefer It to cider vinegar.
YEAST vINEaAR.-ro ten gallons Of
water add ten pounds Of sugar, one gal.
Ion Of hop yeast sponge, set and let gel
light as for bread; boil one gallon o.
corn till tender. When cool, pour al
together Into an open key. In two OF
three weeks you win have the best Of
vinegar. Shaking or moving will mol
hurt Il. Keep covered.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
Papa. psi H.. or.x, On.

An advertisement appears In q western
paper which reeds thus; "If George
William Brown. who deserted his poor
wife and babe twenty-five ysan ago,
win return. the Aforesaid bsbs Win
knock the stufang out Of him. "-Chax1ss-
ton News and Corrisr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28

Women who suffer from nervous and
physlcal debility nud great help In the
nee Of Ayers Sarsaparilla. Il produces
the rapid effect OF stimnlent, without
reaction-ths result being permanent
Increase Of strength and vigor, both Of
mind and body.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28

A person Is prematurely old when
badness occurs before the forty-ffth
year. Use Halls Hair Remover to keep
the scalp healthy aud prevent badness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
Vests Liver Pills.

The oil Reliable Remedy Tor Sick Headache.
Biliousnes-, Liver Complaint. sore stomach,
Dyspepsia and Constipation. Their universal
sale Tor ~ years Il conclusive evidence Of their
great merit.
a: ", Gerry, Druggist and sole Agent, South
Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28

"How slow you srer jeered the minute
hand ~ II passed the hour hand Of the
clock.
THAT may be So" replied the hour hand.
but rm always on time Just the same"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28

When Baby was sick, We gave her cssioriA
when shs vas Child. shs cried for Castoria
whsn shs became Niss, she chung 70 castoriA
whsa shs bad cAildrsn, shs gave thsm CassoriA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
A, i,,.reh.nx. Of Compliments.

A baker once meeting cobbler III fed
Accosted him roughly, 1T puzzles my head
How you've lasted - long. and with bristle and
thread
Have kept sole and body together" lie said.
II wager mr. awl shall never knead bread"
The cobbler replied. and the baker fell dead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
POOR BuT HONEST.

Charlie Sullivan Il 4 poor but honest
Irish lad, who, while walking down
Washington Street, found wallet con-
talning checks and money to the value
Of several hundred dollars. Although
almost destitute, he returned Il to Its
owners, Messrs. A. =. Ordwsy & Co.,
proprietors Of sulphur Bltters, who gave
him o liberal reward, and also gave him
ak bottles Of sulphur Bitters for his
mother, who has been n terrible sufferer
with rheumatism, and who returned
many blessings after being cured by
their use.-weekly World.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28

The relative ratios Of The lower cass
letters In ordinary work. :, 1;k.tq.x.
.; b. '. 2; 8. p,w,y. 10; Q. {, a. IN. ~;
d, !. 20; b. Z. %; ., I. n. o. .. 70; {. ~, ..
90. Total. go.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28

Msmma-"when that boy throws
stones at you, why don't you come and
tell me, instead OF throwing them backr'
Johnny-"Tell YOU! Why, you couldn't
hlt barn door,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28

There are some men to whom loss OF
their reputation would mean mighty
good luck.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28

"lIow are things In your businessY'
"Dull, I'm glad to report" "Glad to
report" AYES, I'm saw sharpener."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
Vests Cough Syrup

A certain cure Tor Coughs, Colts. Asthma, BrOn-
chitis, Consumption. Group, whooping Cough,
Sore Thruat AMI all diseases Of the ThrOat AMI
Lungs. Pleasant b. take. small size discOntinu.
ed; obi, iac. size now, 2ic., obi siOo. sile now,
Soc. SOh by all Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28

II . man b Ut church when the firebell
ripgs he 10 more apt to think the fire
may be In his house and rush home than
n he 10 at dollar entertainment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
NOTICE,

The Oxford County delegation give notice that
they win give Q public hearing nj legal affair.
room Monday, Feb. ~, at 50P ~, on bill tel.
alive n changing the time for holding the May
term Of \. J. Court and County Commissioners
Court Of oxford County.
Per orier,
J. %. BEAN, Secretary.
Augusta, February Q. lsgs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28

Portland and fremont
ms ,oes, (itn tsas)
arrwrcN PORTLAND AND BOSTON.
100. F,.nhlln Wharf. Portland, for Boston, daily
sresp,lpe sunday, 81 Pm, most enjoyable and
comfortable link In theirj Quincy.
Kisesnt statsrooms, electric lights and bella, sna
every modern appliance Of comfort and luxury;
Through tickets Il low rates ~ and 70 al pnnaPs'
Returnine, leave India Wharf. Boston. daily sr'
eept sundays, stor.n.
IT,. usconB, Gsa. Agent, Portland, Ne
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-28
Ne ia-ve.r rriaasis&

To form four triangles with ak wooden
toothpicks sounds simple enough, but u q
proposition that can make the uninitiated
tired before hs succeeds In reaching the
solution. You may place the picks In any
position you please. but the figures must
DO good. honest looking triangles; other
wise you fail to do the little feat. II you
chance to find the solution without aid you
will be surprised to zee how pretty figure
Il makes and will very likely wonder why
you failed to do the trick more quickly.
II IL done In this manner; Lay three picks
on the table In the form Of = triangle. Then
put the remaining picks In the corners VI
the first figure. elevate them and bring the
ends together This also demands steady
hand, but when you succeed In making
them stand alone all the triangles will be
visible.
No. so.-Essy Word squarss-
I. Part Of u bird q A thought q Tidy
4 An entrance
I. Part Of house. Q. A tropical plant
4 Something borrowed 4. A fast
I. A walk. z An intermittent fever.
A musical air. I. A part Of the foot