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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-25
THE RECOVERY RAPID.
TONE OF THE STOCK MARKET
EsrERDAY gECAaE
ROUYANT.
AND THE PaSlc HAS DISAPPEARED

TLousa tbe Business wa Well DIS
tr.bnied here was ompaFa'Fcs
Light AeIliug for Foreign Accsnnfs
Ioaden Having 81 a>cd 10 he q ac.
tar. Cotton closed at a Net Loss OF 4
Paints After Many FiuctuatiOns.-
Gold Exports Smaller Than Expected.
NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-The cotton
market opened quiet with prices lower
nv points. after which there was an
upturn of Gas, followed by break OF
sG1O. with the market finally qulet
hut steady at unchanged prices to
net loss of points Accounts from
Liverpool are encouraging and indica-
tions this morning pointed to llgh1
movement. At the same time 1t was
said that leading German houses We're
short. and as gold exports were small
er than expected. the bulls had an ad-
vantage for a while. They were un-
able to keep it, as later reports from
the South indicated a tendency to-
wards larger movement. Later ca
bles from private sources were not up
to the mark and as soon as the cover
ing incident to the season was over,
the market commenced to sag from
want of speculative support.
NEW YoRn
<sx Y1in = csmber "a. --IotInt.-Spot
closed stsy dy; N ddtinc uplands 81: mid.
ding gulf ST; sales 1866 bales.
Fl,tsirss ooened steady: sales 9 COO saies.
tssres ciasad Ste dy sale y q ba es.s
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L
g.Psy.L d cember 24-4 Is ?.
f,ntrcu-Spoa, 10 good demand fair
tu Inc done prices firm; American mi
-aies af tia Ar rera &c 90 bale, Of
which $50 balls were fox ecuiaaoE AID
exp IT. a,.d aciuded $50 bales Amer1-
can; eaasists -- bsl1s.
N,,snrss CD ned steady On Local ma
nipu ati ~, an closed steady at he i'd
vance
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LAND SALE a..

eiaf proceeding entitled G. II. Scott and
others VS.. S. }. jackson and others, before
the clerk of the superior court, Wake coun
est bidder. on the premises, on the 30th day
of Nov. 1893. the following land: In Wake
county, White Oak township, adjoining the
lands of Winfield Scott, Alphonso Council,
William billiard and others, containing 30
acres known as the Jehn Scott homestead.
Terms of sale one third cash, remainder in
twelve months, with interest from day of
sale. Title reserved until the payment of
all of the purchase money.
Nov. 80 1885, G. r. SCOTT,
Commissioner.
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NEW ORLEANS.
RALEIGH MARK II.

DoceIn5 "a
- lsiasf..s ,sg,s;.ss,s.4-4
NorIeIa qni t. ~. 4 so oai,.s
Baititn re dull, sd. - 2e.es-
ssoscoa q sist. ca, 80. bales
Wilmington steady, ~, s5a21s
philadelphia quisI, So, "a naies
savannah quiet, Ii, 4,9g9 ssal@
asye Orleans easy. Is-i6, Il, IS bales
augusta S 9 dy, ~ 100 ia4ss
UneriesoGs. $ eady, ~, LIS Q b~s+s
&eSy io~z steady So i,5io bal =.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-25

YOUR BUSINESS SOLICITED.
r. n. FRIES, JAS.A. GRAY
President, Vice Press1Ax
III. r. SHAEFNER,
Sec'Y and Treas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
GREENPORT AND SAYVILLE.

The entire feet of vessels engaged in the men
haden fishing industry is now laid up at Greenport.
the fishing season having been brought TO close
few days ago The have disbanded, the fac
tories have been closed and the employees have re-
turned to their homes. The total number Of fish
caught by the fleet during the 762l0.ooo
The largest catch OF any one steamer was made by
the Sterling, under Captain Gabriel Edwards. The
fish caught vary much in value. The menhaden
or "bunkers" are worth 81 thousand for their oil
alone The companies expect to realize from the
seasons catch In oil $050o and scrap or fertilizer
s137.250
Miss Lot..e Fisher of Greenport. is visiting Miss
Helepa Tiliinghast at Southold.
1t seems probable that the matter of Incorporation
will soon be brought before the residents OF Say
VILE 1t Is generally conceded that there will be
only sight opposition to the scheme. The incor-
pora ted limit VIII be fixed east and west between
the two creeks.
Miss Matte Wilson. who went into Mysteries at a
meeting of the Christian EndeavOr Society in the
Sayvi.le Congregational Church on Sunday. Is rest
ing at her home. Miss Wilson was about 10 recite
when she seized with fit of laughing and
crying. The whole meeting turned into con-
fusion and the unfortunate young woman had TO be
carried to her home.
Greenport Council, Royal Arcanum. held one of its
pleasant smokers in Phenx Hail. in Main-st,
by the council quartette and addresses by Brothers
Charles w. Hartley, Grover c. Adams, Isaac Mon
sell. C.. J. Burns. William Shei wood. Henry Lupton
Arthur Macarthur. DR.. O.. Corwin. The council is
making rapid progress and lis social hour Is becom
ing feature OF the meetings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
SING SING.

recent fire In the eastern portion OF the village
has called the attention of the village authorities
10 the need Of placing fire company In that part
for the protection of property and accordingly one
of the hose companies has been assigned quarters
in Tompkins-ave A barn will be fixed up as
temporary nrehouse until better accommodation
can be secured
At the meeting Of the Village Trustees ,ast Tues
day night resolution was passed forbddlng village
policemen to make a charge hereafter against the
town for any service in the matter OF making ar
rests for violations of any ordinance OF the village
Heretofore the Chief OF Police OF the village being
a constable OF the by virtue Of his office has
charged the town for making arrests upon warrants
issued by the justices OF the peace.
Aonzo Draper. a of the late Charles T
Draper died at his home last Saturday. Mr.. Draper
was a law partner of Smith Lent the newly elected
County Judge and was popular young man He
was a prominent Republican, member of the Town
Board OF Auditors. and had been Deputy Collector
OF Internal Revenue and had held position In the
last Tuesday
The odd Fellows OF this village expect TO have a
Se iie neS' O w Keen eDen house and ysi,
ing delegations from Tarrytown. Peekskill Shrub
Oak Peasantville. Chappaqua and other localities
Will be present.
j. Herbert Carpenter. of this village was elected
representative of the NewYork Division of the
League Of American Wheelmen at the annual con
vention last week.
Colonel Franklin Brandreth Is home from his an
igan.
The first annual ball Of Senasqua Tribe, No 9O2
L o. 4. NJ. took place at olive Opera House last
Thursday evening Preceding the ball a concert
given by musicians from Damroschs symphony
Orchestra. OF New-York City under the leadership
OF Professor Henry J. Ran. The concert and ball
were well attended and successful in every re-
spect.
Edward Dennis. father Of Town Clerk Robert T
Dennis ana Tor many years Customs House EN-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16

The pupils OF the Katonah public school are pre-
par.ng an elaborate entertainment for the purpose
Of increasing their literary fund. 1t VIII be given III
the assembly room on Thanksgiving evening;
The Epworth League Of the Methodist hpiscopai
Church Of this place has received an inVi'auoh 10
give an entertainment at Purdy's station
q, Wednesday evening last an enjoyable time
was spent in the lecture-room OF the Presbyterian
Church the occasion being bonnet soclapie
given by the Y. T. > G. h. for the purpose OF eNIis
The men an opportunity to shine AS SUCCESSFUL NH
liners.
The rain OF Yesterday most gratefully received
by the people In and Katonah, who were begin,
ming TO have serious fears as TO what they shou'd
DO for wate'.
Invitations have been issued by Mr.. Brown ana
Mr. Howe for a dance on Thanksgiving night in the
old ballroom at the Elephant Hotel, on Somerstown
Plain The Jr o. A. NJ will entertain their friends IN
a similar manner in the silk Mill Hall. at katonah,
on the same evening
There Will be a meeting OF Nickel Post, IN the
G. 4 r. hail. this evening. :. J. Chambers is ex-
pectel for the purpose of inspecting the post
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
STATEN ISLA ND.
NEWS AND NOTES FROM RICHMOND


4 new dancing class Is being organized in the
Younger social circle of the North Shore. The or
yanizers are Miss Mildred Emmons. Miss Sadie
coffin. Miss Isabel Palmer and Miss Maud Robin
son. The first dance viii probably be held at the
home OF Mrs. ]. Frank Emmons. cotiloh VIII
end the sea son shortly before Lent.
The second annual sale of the Womans Exchange
,,n he held on December at the home OF Mrs. j.
y post. Central-ave, New-Brghton.
Colonel and Mrs Seward, OF NewYork. have en-
Gagged the Poole house, at ST. George. for the win
ter season.
This year will go down in the islands history as
having witnessed more actual progression than mas
taken place for many year, The construction OF
the trolley roads has been both sudden and complete
More schoo-houses have been erected than ever be-
fore and the erection OF the new Academy at ST.
George insures model hgh-class institution. The
land sales have been enormous during the summer
and the prices OF real estate on the island has been
materially advanced.
The Forinshty, clgb viii hold meeting t1n at the
ternoon Mrs. Charles Porter will speak on Eng
sh Poetry since lSvo
The Tottenville Band will give concert on
Thanksgiving night In knights Of Pythias Hall.
The Rev J. Bartholomew Of the Church OF the
Holy Comforter Eitlngville has resigned the zee
torship
The engagement OF Charles Kentgen. of stapeton
TO Miss Grace Hope OF New-York, is announced
The Christian Endeavor Society OF the Brighton
Heights Reformed Church has elected the following
Officers: President George ii. Pechtold vice-presl-
dent Moore Boyd: recording secretary, Miss NJ l..
Hill: corresponding ;eeretary. Miss NJ l.. Meidow-
ney; treasurer Miss Fannie Schell.
The annual dinner OF the Good Government Club
will be held on December 10.
At the meeting Of he Board Of Supervisors yes
W Butler Duncan. who offered TO present TO tn.
county a plot OF land In Tompkinsyille 75xaO feet
on which to erect county buildings for the use OF
county officials. Mr.. Duncan made conditions for
the gift that the offer be accepted by January /;
that construction be begun by July 1896 that 1t be
brought TO completion In two years and that II II is
vacated II reverts 10 the owner with buildings
thereon. The proposition was referred to the Com
mltteo on County Buildings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
PLEASANTNTLLE.

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Brown Of Eastview. have
issued invitations for the marriage OF their daugh
ter. Miss Eta Brown to Or. L. b. Jones one of
the leading physicians Of Pleasantville. The we'd
ding will be quiet one at the home OF the bride,
and will take place on Monday next.
Last Wednesday evening Greeley Lodge, !. o.
o. f. Of Chappaqua. entertained Hebron Lodge. of
White Plains The Rev. Frank NJ. Clendenn has
presented 20 the new lodge handsome bible and
a large picture of Horace Greeley, that was once
In his possession. presented by Mr.. Lewis.
The next soclable given by the Earnest Workers
of the Pleasantville Station Methodist Episcopal
Church will be held Tuesday evening next at the
home Of Willet Dayton.
The dancing class long talked Of held Its first
meeting in Sunset Hall last Tuesday evening.
new timetable that goes in effect tomorrow
makes the theatregOers sad, as the late train
known as the theatre train. that ran on Saturday
nights has been taken off; great Improvement,
however Is the train leaving New-rork on sun
day night at 10 y. az II IL now possible Tor one
sIend ihat laY IN The city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16

Wednesday evening next at their home No i''
Warburton-ave.
At the meeting Of the Yonkers Society loi , ,h
Prevention OF Cruelty TO Children on InursuaS III,
president, DIR. G. b. Bach. presented ms no"t b.
report. II showed that seventeen corp,a'ihSI
been made The welfare of twenty -eignt cn'' un
had been endangered and four arrests hau pc,'
ade Three convictions were secured and one c'"-
lant withdrawn.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Jane Slocum deiVeieIi
her third lecture on the Government OF the ni,ssu
States before the Civic League in the parors OF he
Womans Institute. Her special topic was the
american Commonwealth.
The tournament of the Yonkers Bowling ALSO
citation for the OF 1866 opened last night
In the alleys in North Broadway. with games De
tween teams representing the Young Mems Chr.s-
tan Association. Yonkers. No. |. and Harugar
The second annual reception of Terrace city CIR,
Gle No 2iS Companions of the Forest. was he'd
last night I'm Teutonia Hall
The ladies' committee OF st. Johns Riverside
Hospital has issued an appeal to the people OF the
city 10 aid L in repen!shing the storeroom OF the
hospital a committee VIII be at the lodge, No. LIS
North Broadway. Thursday evening next. TO re
ceive such donations may be there.
Invitations out for the annual reception of the
Leo Association TO be given in the hall Of the leu
tona Society in Buena N.sta-ave. on Thanksgv ng
night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16

,.rn,.,. ubose CROPS are being destroyed by nc
game Under the Jaw no one is allowed to shoot
me deer until the end OF the close season. the result
tars that The deer have become unusually bold and
tame II being no unusual sight TO see them grazing
nv The roadside The law prohibiting the shooting
the benent OF sportsmen, and as 1t Is causing 4
serious financial Toss to the farmers the latter are
ccontemnlafin9 some action by which the sports.
men may be made TO make good the damage caused
by the deer.
The ministers Of the Congregational cnurehes IN
and THURSDAY The committee having charge Of
antartainln0 the ministers consists OF Edmund
rmthiii samuel r. Rowley. Mrs. Charles Hallock
and Mrs Theodore 4. woodruff
A chrysanthemum wedding took place In Port
Jefferson on Thursday at noon. the contracting
partles being Miss Annie Atkins and Ebert r.
Reeve The Rev. J. v Saunders, pastor OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church. performed the cere.
mony About thirty people were present In the
Afternoon the bridal party. together with several
Tr,ends drove 10 BrOokhaven, where they Will make
a short visit They viii make Port Jefferson their
home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
NYACh.
NOTES FROM ROCKLAND COUNTf'S CHIEF
TOWN

TOWN.
Tho effort Of the police force of Nyack to enforce
the excise law is meeting opposition from tle S''o
,,ars >, an extent which has resulted in the ar
rest of an officer charged with assault OS man
named Mcmahon. who asserts that ne was SUI" SUI,
10 oncer Thomas Curran in an attempt TO arre''
him IN careful Investigation 1t was lounu 'i''
Mcmahon was only pushed. not s'ruch
Whvar1 decided that the officer Wds su'''F' ~
considered the offence so trivial tha' "e S"'p 49,,
sentence Pending the outcome OF t"e JIM 49,.
Tho Village Trustees suspended Curran from 'u,S'
49,, af,saa N relnstate him because he was ue-
o,arod entity and not sentenced. TINS "c'io" "a'
brought forth from Justice Whyard an interview ~
which he SAYS the suspension Oh se"t " ~,
case Is practically the same as '"S0""e .,,
Nv,ck Village Board are such ls"o. ou
,ha, dor,t know the law" Incidentally II Is "''
."ey W.. ,ho, curran Is one of the best policemen
,.,. has ~, tie force and the action of the boa''
g., ,s,ordinq him is not supported by the ci'~'"S'
ororgetovn Fire Engine Company No. !, oil oou'i'
x,oc, has elected the following officers f'es'"e'
Iohn 7 Doran; foreman. Alfred Bell n's' aHs' go.
ant r. d. Haring second ASSISTANT ' ~,
case. trustee. W. X. Lewis; secretary ''''i' ",
Noores. financial secretary, p. H. fluhri tle'''
f. j. Tandy; chief engineer CharieS r,u", II
assistant. John Van Orden; second asS'S'a'., -,
johnson. third assistant, Frederick Risen; steward
Richard Wootton .,,.o building
The Nyac branch Of the Co-operahfVe ,, bui Idre
r'ni, ~ 'Nev-York has been organized, WIN JUS
a''ssS Tompkins president f. b. Sppe vlce-pres.
ldent w; W. Whyard; secretary anu
Frank F. Demarest attorney. n
This evening in Association Hal. the KEY. Al tDpe
ii address the Young Mems Christian AssocidtIl
and Tomorrow at o'clock Aonzo Wheeler; 1I ii ha
erstraw Will speak In the same place ms , iISs
been the Y ~ c. A. week OF PRAYER Among n S mos
who have spoken at the meetings are tne Key -
a Davis the Rev. f. A. Greavos, the Key. r. NJ
SsunIer the Rev. W. J. LeSgett ana 'he I'e'' o. D.
Taylor. . .u .o
captain Daniel A. Nesbitt and his fanny nave AVE
rettirned for the winter to their city home III Am
serlam-ave. - 49,, ~
George NJ Hard. president OF the Chatham Na.
,ional Bank and his family will spend the winter
In New-York
The Good Samaritan Society will continue its ex-
ceIlent work among the sick and needy TINS winter
William williams of South Nyack. with his ram
ilv has gone to New-York for the winter.
Mrs Frank Coulson, formerly Miss May leadley,
of south Nyack is living in Sydney. ONO.
Mrs Wilconsn and her family. Of South Nyack,
will spend a part OF the winter at their nome IN
~ shineton-ave going TO New-York after the holl-
days
Frank Buck. Of Upper Nyack has In press d
novel advance sheets of which have been highly
suoken of by Brander Matthews
Robert Masterton has rented his south Nyack
home and is now living In New-fork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
RINERHEAD.

The Supervisor of Riverhead has been authorized
to sue the estate Of John G. Knaess for $IV), pad
from time to time for the support OF Mrs. Knaess
as an insane pauper. Mrs. Knaess was committed
to the Yaphank Almshouse pauper some time
ago Notwithstanding the fact that her husband
was In comfortable circumstances. When ne died
a short time ago his property was appraised AT
$500 Mrs Knaess recently discharged from
the asylum and looking after her dover
rights In the estate. She has retained counsel to
look after her interests. she Is ignored in the
will
The course Of lectures to be given in Rverhead
this winter bids fair to be popular. The course
tickets are now offered for sale at 81 rs This VIII
be the sixth annual course at Rverhead, and they
will figure as the leading affairs OF the season.
Frank NJ Newns of Rverhead. is spending few
DAYS in Buffalo in connection with his business.
There is a good deal of speculation among the
lawyers of Suffolk County, and those OF Riverhead
in particular. as to who will succeed County Judge
Wilmot NJ. Smith, who was elected TO the supreme
Court bench Governor Morton VIII make the APP
pointment. Prominent among those mentioned TOT
the place are ex- District-Attorney Benjamin II.
Reeve OF Greenport; Lawyer Eugene Fishel. OF
Babylon. and Elliott J. Smith. of lslp.
The Chautauqua Literary Society Of Rverhead
has organized for another winters season with the
following officers: President George II. Stackpoe;
Williamson: treasurer George A. Brown: Executive
Committee. Mrs. T. NJ Grfing. Mrs George stack
pole. Mrs. Eva Lee, Miss Mlllicent Foster and Mrs
otis g. Pike.
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on THE LOUEK EDGE or Kings

NEWS AND NOTES FROM BENSoNHuRsT AND
ALONG TIE BAY SHORE
The transfer OF the Atlan,ic-ave. trolley system
which includes the West End route to the Nassau
Electric Railroad. better known the Flynn
road" Is now completed and the new owners are
expected 10 take hold next week. A number of
changes in the management and operation Of the
Yves; End branch intended. chief Of which is
a nve-cent fare from the Bridge TO Coney Island
When this road nsugurates cheap fares competing
lines will necessarily follow suit.
A new bowling club has been formed to play on
the alleys OF the defunct New-utrecht Club. in
Cropsey-ave., every Friday evening. Among the
members are Judge John +. Rhodes. Mr. and Mrs
~ ~ Morrissey. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter +. Parfitt
Mr. and Mrs. W. Hickman and others
Diphthera has almost assumed an epidemic form
In Blythebourne and Bath Junction There is talk
of closing the public school in that section II the
disease increases
Tonight the effects Of the dsbandeI New-I-trech,
Club will be disposed Of a, public sale a, the old
clubhouse. now known supper's Homestead
Several OF the prominent members will endeavor to
secure some of the articles souvenirs
Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Lane. Of Bay Ridge. have
recently returned from trip 10 Europe They are
stopping at Owls Head. the paatal home OF
h. ~ Bliss.
On Monday evening a delegation Of fifty members
OF the Gravesend Bay Yacht club made theatre
party 20 the Bijou In Newly ork to witness the new
play Of Peter Daley. who Is a member Of the club
An eegant floral piece presented 10 the actor
IN the second act. After the play Mr.. Daley and
MS company We're the guests OF the club at the
Arena. AT the close Of the theatrical season the
company Will give a benefit performance for the
club.
On Wednesday afternoon the annual meeting of
the Needlework Guild OF America was he'd al No
o. Sehermerhorn-st, Brooklyn Section i3. com
posed OF women Of Bensonhurst and It's vicinity.
was represented. and their work In Collecting do !,
bic the number OF garments asked for was warmly
commended. The clothing contributed Is 10 be given
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16

United Lodge J. O. G. T.. of Isllp has instahed '"'
following officers: Chief templar, W. H. Eccies'o,
vice-templar, Mabel Brown secretary. Cora ''a'h'
financial secretary Ada Swezey treasurer. George
Hastings superintendent. Mrs William Ecc.es'o"'
marshal, Miss Clara Brown: deputy marshal, MISS
Alice I.'Hommedleu; guard. Miss Grace Howell SEN
tinel, Herbert Mucey
A. v de Goicourcia William Dick, H. h. Ho'iisler
and Mrs John Glib, all summer residents OF lsHp
returned TO their city homes this week
Frank Doxee Of Isp, Is making a trip to Atlanta
his bicycle.
The insurance companies still dlspung with
" y Cutting over the settlement OF the loss by
fire on the $4,000 stibes on the cutting stock farm
at Isllp two months ago. The contention or me IN.
surance men Is that the brick walls which are YET
standing are uninjured. while Mr.. Cutting thinks
they are damaged. All he asks Is that the company
replace his buildings
An 'old-fa shloned husklng bee vas given at the
Methodist Episcopal Church at Islip on THURSDAY
afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
BAY SHORE.

F. g. TOWNSEND OF NewYork. broke one Of his
legs for the third time at his summer home In
Raw Shore a few days ago. The broken limb was
set by DR. W. A. Hulse, and he injured man IL
doing as well az can be expected.
Miss Josephine Fordham. Laughter OF school
C,omm,s sloner Charles ". F0rdham. IL serving as
substitute teacher In the public scnoo at Bay
Shore during the absence OF Miss ford' VINO u on
sick leave.
The Sunday school teachers OF the Bay Shore
Methodist Episcopal Church have ORGANIZED
teachers meeting, which VIII meet every week AT
the home of one OF the members.
Miss Jennie warlow, OF Bay Shore. j. preparing
TO go to NewYork with view OF studying te.es-
raphy.
The home OF Mrs. Henry L. Brown. AZ Bay
shore was on Monday night the scene OF a pretty
soap-bubbe party and sOclab.e. given under the
auspices OF the Ladies' Aid Society o. the Con-
gregational Church. The testing q the senses va:
. feature OF the entertainment. The subject tested
was blndfolded and the test was much appre-
clated. Harry Brown and Mss MIME Hove
furnished vocal and instrumental muse The aNaR
Was "A