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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
Cook & Whitby,s Circus.

Speaking of the circus which will ex-
hibit in Portland August 49, an Ohio
exchange says: - , "a =
"The Cook q Whitby Circus and Me-
nagerie in its management, it's fidelity
to word of promise, it's magnifcence,
grandeur and completeness, is the ideal
of perfection. Its street parade is a gilt
tering success from front chariot to real
calliope. Its menagerie contains good
ly collection of the animals of the forest,
from the mammoth $500 elephant to
the tiny monkey. Its ring performances
were new, novel and rare The chariot
races, English riding, comical races,
ETC., were such as are seldom witnessed
under canvas. Our people diversified
the seating capacity in the day time,
and applauded the performances from
beginning to end
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10

The following transfers of real estate
have been recorded in the Registry of
Deeds:
Cape acknowledgements e. Skillin to
Franklin A. Skilin.
Eva j. Allen to George a. Allen.
Gray oseph H. Ramsdell to George P.
Moody.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES T. Newell to Agnes
Titus $lGG.
acknowledgements Ridley to Matilda
D. Swift.
Portland-Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary to
Southworth Brothers.
Harpswell- William Snow to Nadine A.,
Skolfield 5000.
Deering-James 2. Baxter to Ebenezer NJ.
Gay ct al.
Jane NJ Littlefeld to Marietta E. Smith.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
AcuRIous PHENOMENON.
The Best of Wheat is Being Fed to Horses
and Cows-Corn supplanted For a
Time.


A curious state of things is existing in
the grain trade in this city. The best
wheat in the world is being brought
here by the carload to be sold for feed
of cattle and horses. One prom inent
Portland man has bought over hun
dred bushels of first quality wheat for
the horses, hogs and other animals on
his suburban farm. Country dealers
are buying the wheat all over the State.
The secret of this state of things is the
lowness of the price of wheat compared
with that of corn, which is the great
staple feed the country over. The best
wheat sells at wholesale here for Sc to
6S. cents according to quality. 1t has
recently been down to 49, Corn also sells
at 6s or 20 cents bushel; but there
are only Sc pounds in bushel of corn,
while there are 60 in a bushel of wheat.
Thus relatively wheat is six cents or
more bushel cheaper than corn.
The Oldest dealers cannot remember
the time when, on SO low range of
prices, wheat has been cheaper than corn
1t is believed that it has never occurred
in this country. Wheat has never been
SO low. 1t is not expected that this con-
dition of affairs will last long.
The red wheat is believed to be very
excellent for feeding purposes. If this
state of affairs should reach England,
where corn and beans are the feed for
horses, there might have to be change
in the historic lines:
I'm Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines,
| feed my horses, on corn and beans.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
The Muster.

The companies from this part of the
State will leave for the muster field to-
morrow at 1870 O'Clock in the afternoon
by special train. The two regiments
and march together to the muster field
Two special tents have been erected for
the barber shops. Charles Phoenix of
Lewiston will be in. charge of this de-
partment with several Z assistants. 1t
will be something of a job to shave and
care for the barber work eof some 1900
men 5rF q
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
Democratic state Committee.

The Democratic State committee held
q meeting at the Falmouth Hotel We'd
nesday night, Mr.. Hughes of Bath in
the chair. The members were all pres
emit, except those from Knox, Oxford and
Piscataquis Col. Morton Of Washington,
Hon. j. W. Deering, Hon.J. McGillicuddy
and others expressed the opinion that it
would be vigorous campaign and
laughed at Republican predictions of a
great Repu blican majority. this fall.
They denied that the Populists were
drawing support from the Democratic
ranks. It was announced that speaking
would begin August 21st, and that a
large crop of speakers was engaged.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
The Pavilion.

There are only four more performances
of "Our Boys to be given at the Pavilion
at Peaks Island. Yesterday 1.-The piece
was again greeted by packed houses, not
withstanding the dark, cloudy weather,
which proves it a strong drawing card.
1t is the brightest piece yet produced,
and will surely enjoy large houses for
the remainder of the week. Reserved
seats can be had at Stock BRIDGES music
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
Concert at the ottawa House.

Miss Je lnie Neal Spencer. the contral-
to, who will appear at the Ottawa House,
August 10th, possesse voice ofssremark-
able purity and richness of tone, and
sings with an absence of effort that is
refreshing. Miss Ella M. Chamberlain,
the phenomenal whistler, Miss Annie
Frank Libby, the harpist, and Peters
Orchestra of Boston, make up the pro-
gramme for delightful entertainments
Tickets at Stock bridges
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STATE TEAM.
The Men Who VIII Shoot At Brunswick
Today.

The twenty marksmen of the State,
who will meet at Brunswick today to
shoot for positions on the State team,
are as follow; Gen. S. Choate, Col.
ETC. f arlington, Lieut.. A.A Chapman,
Sergts. D. W. Lovejoy and j. A. Fairbanks,
CompanyF, "A ugusta; Lieut.. Robertson.
Co. A, Hampden; Lieut.. ". A. Paul,
Sergt. McMurray, Private Little6eld, Co.
B, Lewiston; Col. L. Hoyt, Cd Regi-
ment; Capt. J.E. Mitchell, Lieut.E. C..
Williams. Corps. Pierce. E.A. Guptili,
P.B. Guptill, Co. G, Bangor; Lieut.. G..
A. Anthorne. 1st Regiment inspector rifle
practice, Biddeford; Sergt.W. W. Cook
son, Portland, color bearer lst Regiment
Capt. M. P. Stiles, Co. d, Norway. Ell.
Cram, Sergt. Jeffrey and Sergt. W. W.
Cummings, COG, Biddeford.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
The SilsbY Engine.

Information has been received by the
authorities that Portland No. 2, the
Silsby steamer, which was sent to the
mandatory to be rebui 1t, will be
ready for shipment by the 25th of Au-
gust, and will probably be back in her
house in this city by September 1st,
virtually new engine in every respect.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10

The Medical Club of this city has talk
en- steps in direction that will COM
mend the movement highly to our citi-
zens. 1t is the. matter of registry for
nurses.
One serious drawback in case Of pa
TENTS sickness has been frequently the
difficulty experienced in securing a
nurse. The doctor and the family of the
patient have secured the town in the
effort to obtain the necessary assistance
OF course every physician and surgeon
is acquaintedwith number of nurses,
but all of them are not. known to each,
and many of those of whom they have
heard they have no personal acauain-
tance with.
1t is proposed that the registry shall
be kept at the Eye and Ear Infirmary, as
that is convenient spot and easily
reached by.telephone. 1t is the inten-
tion to have the name, sage, residence
and sex of every nurse registered, their
requirements and price. So that by this
registry. persons can. obtain such nurse
as their purse will.pay for, from per.
son who has.had little experience to a
trained nurse. By this arrangement. it
will be known alsorwhether a nurse is
engaged with patient or at leisure, and
will save much running about.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
Committee on Public Buildings.

meeting of the committee on public
buildings was held yesterday noon. 1t was
voted to begin at once to build offices for
the principals at the Butler and Smaller
schools. NJ. G. Hutchinson was given the
contract for the new plumbing in the base
ment of the Chestnut street school house
for $725, that being the lowest bid. Work on
this job will begin this morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
The First to Pay.

County Treasurer Chenery yesterday
received the county. tax for 1894 of the
first town in the county to pay it. The
town paying was Yarmouth, and the
town treasurer, Mr.. W. III. Marsto n, hand
ed over the amount in full, $1,417.6S.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
MARRIAGES.

In this city, Aug g. by Rev. A. Fl. Wright
Ansel Gebial Honghton ana Miss May Louise
Loveitt, both of Portland. No Cards.
In Denmark: July %, George Whales and
Miss Clara Miller.
In Knox, July rs, Paul C. Klein of Boston
and Miss Sarah S. Marden of Knox.
In Montvllle. July 81, Hudson E. Nash of
Nobleboro and Miss Eta NJ. Nash of Liberty.
In Liverm0re Falls, July "a, Aphonso Ber-
nard and Miss Olive Faul.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10

wick; Olive Starbird, Falmouth; William E..
Barbour. Laura A. Hodgkins, Ann E. Lewis,
Alexander Stevenson, Westbrook.
LICENSES r. E. GRANTED.
Mary A. Scammt n, Cape Elizabeth:
Edward Fl, Mcdonald, WindhaEa; Edward
Smart, Portland; Charles Geodridge. Deer
ing: William b. Bailey, Naples. John G.
Schwartz, WestbIook; Charles Tibbetts,
Harpswell; William E. Wilson, Cumberland
Thaddeus G. Lewis, Nathaniel G. Cum
mings, Peter Grant. Portland.
WIDOWS PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE
GRANTED.
VIM. Doloff, windham; VIM. P. Bailey.
Naples.
DISTRIBUTIONS ORDERED.
Joseph futile, Dorcas futile, Pownal
Albert A. MITCHELL Deering; Edward w.
Litchfield, Scarborough.
COMMISSIONERS IN INSOLVENCY AP.
POINTED.
Edward H. Mcdonald, Windham; Joseph
Chase, lorenzo T. Chase, commissioners.
ADOPTION.
Blanche E. Martin, Bath.
LICENSES P. E. GRANTED.
VIM E. Bailey, Deering; Dexter S. Rice
Portland; Alexander Stevenson, West
brook; Peter Grant, Portland.
COMMISSIONERS EXORB. CLAIM APP
POINTED.
Harriet Prince, Falmouth; Charles S.
Sweetser, Frank o. Hayes, David L. Blan.
chard, commissioners.
TRUSTEES APPOINTED.
John True, Edward Fox, Joseph Walker
Portland; John H. True, Lyman N .Cousens
trustees; Edward Fox, Clinton l.. Baxter
trustee; James Walker, James P. Baxter
Seth L. Larrabee, John H. Fogg, trustees
Sarah B. N Bradstreet, Deering; Portland
Trust Co., trustees; Manasseh FL. Smith
Portland, Fred Fox, Jr.. trustee; JOSEPH
Walker, Portland, Charles C. Adams, Ed
L. o. Adams, trustees.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
U. S. DISTRICT COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE wEBB.

Thursday-U States vs.John Murray
Violation of the internal revenue law.
Fined:$25.
John E. Bradford, libel vs. schooner
Lottie E. Hopkins. Libel dismissed without
costs.
Joseph L. Bassett libel vs. schooner Seth
NJ Todd. Libel dismissed without costs,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
Sunday Band Concert.

There will be an unusual attraction
at Long Island next Sunday, when the
John Boyle O'Reillyss Band of Natick,
Mass, will give one of their charming
concerts. The island can be reached by
the Casco Bay Company STEAMERS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
PHYSICIANS Recommend
Horsford's Baking Powder,

because it is healthful and nutritious. 1t ex.
cells all others in baking strength, purity and
healthfulness. There is no other powder like
it, Try
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10

Our Boys is the hit Of the season. tt
is the funniest piece yet produced by the
McCallum company.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
PEOPLES STEAM LAUNDRY.
LACE CURTAINS A SPECIALITY.

No necessity Of sending to New
York. The Peoples Steam Laun-
dry, Nos. so and SO Free ST., guar
antee as nice work ON Lace Cur
tains and all nice fabrics as are
done i'm any Laundry.
We refer with pleasure to our
many patrons in what manner our
work is done. Do not be deceived
by the idea, that skilled wOrkmen
are not to be found in Portland.
THOMAS 6 JEWETT.
ju5 diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
DRAWING TO A CLOSE.
The Regimental Reunions at Long
Island.

Election of officers of the 14th and the
1.1o.s9th-Ladies of the Latter Allowed
to Build a Hall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
Mems Furnishing Department,
EASTMAN BROS.
& BANCROFT.
REGISTRY FOR NURSES.

An Important Move on the Part of the
Medical Cub.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10

The reunions at Long Island are now
Il "a wins, flo close. The 1-1C-29 wound uptheir
outinp with their annual business meeting
and a review of personal war experiences.
Hardly man in that building Yesterday,
but was sswounded il some form by the
rebels in our late war. The struggles of.the
color guard in some of the battles to keep
the colors flying at the front laid many a
Maine boy low, and sent many another to
the hospital.
The lanes of those who so fell, as we'll as
others, were once more recalled by their
former comrades in arms. DR.. D. W. Bland
of Pottsyille, Penn, who went to the front
with the Goth Pennsylvania regiment and
whose position under various general
officers, brought him in close contact with
Maine regiments, where he made many
friends, was by invitation of this regi-
ment present at tleiI annual dinner yester-
day.
Maj. Gen. Schuyler Hamilton. of New
York, was another notable guest of this Or
ganization. Among other officers present
were Gen. George L. Beale.of Norway, Gen.
George H. Nye of Natick, Mass, George W.
West of Washington, d. c., DR.. H. N.
Howard ofW ashington, d. G., Co. E. nj.
Shaw of Nashua, N. H., Maj. John M.Gould
and Maj. W. P. Jordan of Portland. Maj.
Alpheus.Green of Providence, R. l., Adit.
Charles W. Roberts of Portland, Captains
G. @. Graham and Haybrew Mayhem OF
Westbrook. E. Nelson Greeley and Herbert
r. Spencer of Portland, Harry R. Willett OF
Boston, Charles H. Pettingill of New York
city, Lieuts. Harry McKeen of South Paris
and Benjamin f. Whitney of Gorham. The
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
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We offer immense lot Of Bath Towels in great variety
of kinds at astonshingly low prices follows:
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Prayer by Rev $ Mclaughlin,
Music nv the Band.

Address by President OF the day.
Grafton, Seymour Van SantvOord, Troy, N. Y.
Music by the band,
Benedicuon, Rev Seymour.
The Grafton by Mr.. Van Santvoord was
one of the most finished and scholarly
addresses ever heard in this village. 1t
was given without notes, and addressed
principally to the veterans present. 1t
was about fifteen minutes in length, lis
tened to with close attention, and at the
end heartily applauded.
Following these exercises the parade re-
formed and marched to the depot where
a special train was in waiting to take it
to North Bennington. Arriving there
quite a number of citizens were at the
depot to meet those from here. The pro-
cession moved to the cemetery where the
exercises consisted of prayer, the G. A.
r. ritual and short address by Rev. S.
Mclaughlin. The parade then returned
to this village, the different organizations
returned to their headquarters and were
dismissed, and the twenty seventh Me-
mortal Day celebrated and observed by
the Grand Army of the Republic was end
ed.
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fern leaves attached to the lappels of
their coats, and those of the 9th Corps
Post were adorned with button hole
bouquets.
Several of the leading business places
in the village were conspicuous by the
absence of the National colors, or any
decorations.
The City Band, as is always the case,
did themselves proud on this occasion,
and the people of the village should feel
pleased that they have band that is not
surpassed by more than two in the State,
if it is by any.
The opening speech by the president
of the day, was, as one of the old veter-
ans said, short, and right to the point"
just what might be expected from him.
One thing generally lacking in any
public doings in Bennington is tho want
of accommodations for members of the
press, or any facilities by which they
could get any information about what
was to be done or by whom. No pro-
grammes of the day was given out but
to members of the Posts and some of the
organizations invited.
The appearance of the new iron mark
ers at the head of each grave was very
favorably commented upon by those who
visited the different cemeteries during
the day. Being made of iron they will
last, and being easily discernible there
need be no difficulty in locating a SOL
dier's grave hereafter.
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Comrade William Sears had with him
the bullet from rifle that wounded
him, and from the result of which he
lost an arm.
A pleasing incident of the day was the
decorating by the choir of st. Francis de
Sales church of the grave of Mrs. Lizzie
GAY, for several years organist of the
church, and who died since last Memo
rial Day.
The marching by the squad from the
Graded School Cadets was highly
spoken of Dy many of the old veterans
who saw them, as was the way in which
they went through the different evolu-
tions. Their volley firing was remarka-
bly good, more like old veterans, than
comparatively new recruits.
One of the old veterans in line had af-
fixed to his G.. A. r. badge miniature
knapsack in metal, as a memento of the
National Encampment held at st. Louis,
and which he attended.
There were about forty old veterans,
inmates of the Soldiers Home, seated on
settees directly in front of the orator
while he was speaking. Every one of
them was comparatively well advanced
| in wears, giving one the impression that
thew must have been well toward middle
life when they entered the service.
After their return from the village
cemetery, the girls composing the
Methodist broom brigade gave highly
creditable exhibition on the lawn in
front of the church, which was wit
messed by quite number of people.
Go, K, Vermont National Guard, never
appeared to better advantage that it did
on the different parades in which it took
mart. The company turned out forty
muskets, and added much to the appear
ance of the paradet
The Baptist brigade numbered twenty
four young lads, under command of w
T. White. The boys marched well, anC
attracted considerable attention from the
people on the line of march.
] The comrades of Custer Post all haC
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SPECIAL GLOVE SALE.

William II. Frear has placed on sale 5
special bargains in kid and fabric gloves,
as follows: SHOOK Foster lacing kid
gloves in new spring colorings of tan,
mode, gray and brown at 69c per pair.
4-button kid gloves in new russ shade
and golden tan, large pearl buttons, at
roc per pair Ladies' 4 and 6-button
mousquetaire chamois gloves, best quail
ity, warranted to wash, 75c per pair.
6-button French Biarritz kid gloves, best
quality, new spring colorings of tan,
mode, gray, pearl, brown, white and
black, SEC per pair. Ladies' and misses
pure silk and taffata gloves, in sizes 5,
81 and 6 only, Csc and 85c per pair, regu.
lar prices SOC and 75c. Paris Kid Glove
Department, Troy Bazaar.
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The Mary Howe Concert.

Our Opera House was packed last
evening to hear the celebrated Vermont
songstress and prima-donna, Mrs. Mary
Howe-Lavin, and her noted company,
consisting of her husband, Mr.. LAWN,
Miss Becker, Mr.. Ferguson, and Mr..
Howe (brother of Mrs. Lavin), the ac-
companist. The programme consisted
of eleven numbers, and each would have
been doubled by an encore could the
audience Rave had its way. The APP
plause that greeted each appearance was
prolonged after the selection had been
rendered. We have never known of a
company who were so enthusiastically
welcomed to Bennington, and the great
Opera House so well filled must have,
indeed, treasured Mary Howe, if that
were necessary, of the pride Vermont
ers take in her success, calling her the
Vermont Queen of Song. When Mary
Howe sang in the Second Congregational
church at the very outset of her career,
she captured all hearts, and so our peo-
pie have followed her through all her
study and appearance abroad, as well as
the fine and well-deserved reception ac-
corded her on her return to her native
land In response to an encore Mrs.
LAWN sang 'Robin Affair."" in an in
imitable manner all her own. We haye
noticed that this is popularity of this
noted singers habit, TO follow her selec-
tions by familiar ballad. In this she
shows not only her native intuition,
but that. with all her culture, she still
keeps in touch with the people, Ameri-
can that she is and will always remain.
Mr.. LAWN was, also, popular with the
audience. He is a finished vocalist and
was encored each number, responding
once.
Miss Becker seemed to grow in favor
with her hearers, and was accorded the
compliment of repeated encores.
Mr.. Ferguson was repeatedly called
back. His fine voice seemed to fill the
large auditorium, without special effort,
and showed to grand advantage in the
closing trio of: Mrs. LAWN, Mr.. LaYin
and himself.
Mr.. Howe seems to fill in and round
out the bill as accompanist. He is well
adapted to his role, and it is fortunate
for the company that one takes this
| laborious part, who is so much inter
ested in the success of his artist sister,
the sweet singer of America. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawn may be sure of an enthusiast
tic reception whenever they return to this
historic town. The programme was the
same as we printed from the Worcester
Spy, in our issue of May 22nd, with the
Spy's editorial remarks thereon. Mr..
and Mrs. LaYin were the guests of A. p.
Childs while in town.
More than two car loads of people
came over from North Bennington and
nearly one hundred others came from
Pownal, Woodford, SALISBURY, Airing
ton, Sunderland and Manchester.
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French ministries change with all
the Kaleidoscope ease and swiftness of
Democratic tariff bills.
Possibly our English cousins may
not be lavishing so many sweet words
on Capt. Mahan after the publication of
his next volume, which covers the naval
war of 1912.
That was pretty considerable
freshet in Pennsylvania, but it is not to
be mentioned in the same breath with
the flood which will overwhelm the
Democratic party next November.
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R8-The SEMI-WEEKLY BANNER three months
for only 10 cents. To any person not now a sub
scriber to the BANNER we will send them the pa
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ten cents This offer is made for the purpose iol
introducing the SEMI WEEKLY BANNER into fami-
lies where the paper is not now received and
holds good only till June 18th. Send us ten
cents and wen see that you receiye the BANNER
twice each week for three months.
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REPUBLICANS CAUCUS.

The Republican caucus will be held at the Vii
lage Trustees rooms, Bennington, June 18th, at
z o'clock p M, for the purpose Of electing dele
gates to the State and District Conventions to be
: held at Montpelier, June 2Oth, and Burlington
June 21st, respectively.
ED. YELLING, Flown Committee
A. b. VALENTINE,)
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SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.

n1-Lettuce, asparagus, bunch onions
and radishes fresh from the ground,
and fresh eggs. L. NJ. HoLToN q Son.
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nY-FoR SALE an organ, and
chamber set, as good as new. Inquire
at this Office for particulars. ft*
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nB-Ladies, cleanse your kid gloves
with Josephine Glove Cleaner, for sale
only by Mrs. F. Nc Leod, who has just
returned from New York with new
line of spring millinery, all the latest
novelties ana shapes, correct styles. 421
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