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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06
HAS BEEN A WHALER.
Two Voyages Made by B. B. Ellis,

Two Voyages Made by B. 3. Ellison.
Two miles west of Alma there is living
III the retirement of serene old age, -
one who has had varied experience III
scenes not rural and far remote from
Alma-Mr. b. B. Ellison.
In the fall of the year, two years
before Victoria was crowned Queen Of
England, B. B. Ellison, then in the
strength Of young manhood, sighed for
a home on the bounding wave, and left
New York on two years whaling voy-
age. The ship sailed first for the Azores
and Cape de Verd, after supply of
vegetables, and then for eight months
cruised upon the ocean between South
America and Africa, for whales, good
many of which Were sighted. AT the
end OF eight months they sailed for Cape
Town for supplies, "doubled" the Cape
and went down into the Indian Ocean,
and cruised about for several months,
before proceeding TO Madagascar, where
they stopped for supplies, and then
crulsed III the Atlantic for whales five
months before returning to New York.
Mr.. Ellison started on his second voy-
age i'll October of the year when Eng
land's queen was crowned. and went TO
New Zealand, and after spending several
months in the vicinity of Australia,
went TO the waters in the immediate
vicinity of the Society Islands, where
whales were said to be very numerous.
The ship took on new recruits as well as
supplies there, and then sailed away Co
the Sandwich Islands. After spending
some time off the shores of Honolulu,
and taking III the sights and delights of
that place, the "whaler" went TO Japan,
and was there eight months before
returning TO the Sandwich Islands. A
few months later, the ship went to the
where 1t remained till the fol-
lowing June, when it sailed for japan
again, where ii remained for six months.
till the dreaded "monsoon" set in |
thence to the Sandwich Islands, for a
few months, then back to Japan, III the
vicinity of which they spend three sea
sons, finally returning to New York
with between 5000 and 1000 barrels Of
oil on board.
Mr.. Ellison came to Jackson in lS55 |
for the purpose Of finding his brother, |
the father of whit" Ellison. His |
brother persuaded him TO buy farm in |
Jackson county, which he did, and |
there until 1868, when he |
came to this county and bought the
farm on which he now resides, two |
miles west Of Alma
Mr.. Ellison is never so happy as when
alking TO an attentive group of listeners
some of his marvellous ex-
Dloits and hair breadth escapes. He
owed the sea, but when asked why he
sought home so far inland, away from
-he sound of the waves, he promptly |
Wanted to get away from
he ocean.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06
a PleaSant Anniversary


The second annual meeting of the w.
&. L. U. Of Alma was held Wednesday
afternoon in the pleasant home of Mrs.
w. 9. Clark. The reports Of the officers
and committees showing the work of
the Union for the past year, We're sub
mitted after which officers were
chosen for the ensuing year, as follows
President-Mrs A. +. Bruske.
Vice President-Mrs j. w. Holmes.
Cor. Sec'y.-Mrs. w. +. Jones.
Vice President in NJ. T. church-Mrs.
Henry +. Myers.
Vice President i'll Baptist church
Mrs. l.. a. Sharp.
Vice President in Presbyterian church
Mrs. j. A. Baker
The other officers will be chosen at
the next regular meeting of the Union.
After several selections had been rem
dered by the College Mandolin club, the
members OF the Union and invited guests
were invited into the dining room,
where tables were Spread with snowy
linen and bright with carnations and
green vines. An appetizing supper was
served, after which toasts were in order.
Mrs. Bruske presided with charming
grace as toast mistress. She told of the
work of the Union in Alma, and then
called on Mrs. Kendall Brooks TO respond
to the toast, Industry as the hand maid
Of temperance. Mrs. Brooks. who has
been closely identified with the Indus
trial school. spoke of this part of the
work done by the Union and its relation
10 happy, temperance homes. l.. A.
Sharp spoke on the outlook of the tenn
perance question. The new woman was
the toast assigned To Mrs. j. w. Meal
lister, to which she very wittily re-
sponded. Public sentiment How made
and by whom: was clcverly responded
to by President Bruske. a. was the one.
Total abstinence, by Dr. +. ). Pettylohn.
The motto of the Union. For God, and
home. and every land, was the toast TO
which Mrs Pettyjohn made response.
Timely and suggestive remarks were
made by DR. Brooks and Rows. Jones
aud McAllister, and rich intellectual
feast was ended.
The Union begins its third years work
under most favorable auspices, and is TO
be congratulated on the success which
has crowned It's labors since it, organi-
zation
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06
Free Pills
G. f. MAHAN.

Send your address to II. + Bucklen
~ Co., Chicago, and get free sample
box of DIR. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you of their merits
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure OF
Constipation and Sick Headache. For
Malaria and Liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance and TO be
purely vegetable. They do not weaken
by their action, but by giving tone to
stomach and bowels greatly invigorate
the system. Regular size Csc per box.
Sold by b. S. Webb, Druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06
a Wise PrecautIon.

As precautionary measure against
scarlet fever, the public schools of the
village have been closed for one week.
But one well defined case of the disease
had been reported. but inasmuch as the
person who was sick had been in school
only a day or two before the disease
manifested itself, and number of chill.
dren had been exposed, it was thought
by the board best TO close the schools.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06
A Great Chance to Make Money

want to tell you of my wonderful
success. Being poor girl and needing
money badly, tried the Dish Washer
business and have cleared 5000 every
month. 1t is more money than l ever
had before, and can't help telling about
1t, for | believe any person can do as
well as ] have if they only try. / sell
from D to 10 machines a day My bust
ness is increasing and am going to keep
right on until make $4,000 There is
no excuse TO be poor when so much
money can be made selling dishwashers
The Washers sell on sight; every lady
wants one. The Mound City Dish
Washer does splendid work; you can
wash and dry the dishes III two or three
minutes without putting your hands in
the water at all Try this business and
let Us know how you succeed. The
Mound City Dish Washer Co., St Louis
Mo-. will givs you al necessary inetruc.
tions so you can begin work at once.
SS6-4w. ELIZABETH @.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06
College Notes.
President Bruskc preached in Petosbe,
last Sunday.

President Bruske preached in Petoskey
last Sunday.
An exciting game Of indoor base ball
was played in the gym" Saturday
afternoon, and AT its close the score
stood Dirty Stockings, 10; Black
Legs, B.
The musicale given in the chapel last
Friday by the pupils of the Music de-
partment was very much enjoyed by
the audience, and the numbers on the
program rendered very creditably.
For want Of time the reports Of officers
and committees Of the Y. NJ. c. a. could
not be heard at the annual business
meeting, held last week, and an adj
joumed meeting will be held Wednes-
day, March %, at which time these
reports will be submitted.
On the platform in the chapel, Mon
day evening, was pretty representation
of the Court of Athena on Mt. Olympus,
over which presided Miss Winifred Hes
ton, who received the ambassadors from
other nations, represented as follows :
Egypt, Mertha Peters; Germany, Anna
Girmus; England, Francis Adams; Italy
Clarissa Booth; Russia, Hattie Hunt ;
France, Maude Bishop; United States,
Gratia Dunning; Spain, Elizabeth
Jones. The exercises opened with IL
piano solo by Miss Maxwell and closed
with vocal solo by Mr.. Mills.
In the evening of Washington's birth
day, the young ladies ut the Hall sprung
a neat surprise on the young men who
board there. Last Saturday evening,
after supper the tables were turned. and
when the announcement was made that
the young ladies were to respond to
toasts, for the edification of the gentle.
men, then was not a little CONSERVATION.
The ladies were equal to it, however,
and the following toasts were very
cleverly given: Woman on the plat
form. Miss Jones; woman in politics,
Miss Heston woman as a logician, Miss
Booth woman in the home, Miss
Girmus woman in the church. Miss
Plum; co-education, Miss Francis
Adams; woman as a lover, Miss Dunn
ing woman and st. Paul, Miss Wheclie
Plum; woman in school, Miss Ellsworth;
.leap-year opportunities, Miss Kellogg
woman in the ring" Miss Pinuey
woman on the turf, Miss Hitchings
woman of the future, Miss Bishop The
improinptu entertainment closed with a
very witty speech by Miss Gelston
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06

The caucus Of the republicans of Alma,
III Firemen's hall, last Friday evening.
was harmonious in the extreme. c. f.
Brown was chosen chairman: j. ID.
Spinney secretary, and DR.. Kelly and
Seth Tubbs, tellers. After these
gentlemen had taken the oath, an
informal ballot for president of the vii
lage was taken, resulting in the choice
of I. a. Ely, and he was declared the
unanimous choice of the caucus; j. w
Holmes, Seth Tubbs and j. w. Glass.
the present village treasurer, clerk and
trustee, respectively, Were renominated
by acclamatiOn. The other nominees
for trustees for two years, are S. w.
Tinker and Edward Hannah; for assess
or, V. NJ. Wilson was nominated. The
present village committee was, by
acclamation, named for another year
After few remarks by President Ely,
the caucus adjourned
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06
Alma Teachers Go Visiting.

Taking advantage Of the vacation
forced upon them. Alma school teachers
have spent the week very proftably Wis
iting the schools in other places. Prof.
Ely went to Chicago last Saturday, and
has been there all the week Miss
Whalen has been in Ann Arbor; Miss
Burns went to Stanton Saturday, where
she spent Sunday, and Monday went TO
Grand Rapids, and has been studying
methods i'll the schools of that city; w.
f. Culver has been in Saginaw and Bay
City, as have Misses Hubbell Chase
Dunlap, Struble, Otis and Mitchell.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06
Additional Local.


Garden and flower seeds at Mahan's I
Persons desiring the services Of Il lior
tanner, apply at the RECORD office.
a pantomine entertainment will bt
given at the Sanitarium tomorrow even
ing.
Mel. Medler Of Sumner attended the
meeting of the X. of T. Wednesday
evening
The congressional convention for the
eleventh congressional district will be
held i'll Mt. Pleasant, May 6.
One of the college students is so fond
of beefsteak and pancakes and maple
syrup that he doesn' wait to be asked to
partake of them.
The state republican convention Will
meet III Detroit, Thursday, May T.. at
II O'Clock noon. Gratiot county is en-
titled to eleven delegates.
John Wetherby was making "a wedge,
with very sharp aX, Tuesday, when
the AK slipped cutting his left hand in a
terrible manner He will be laid up for
some time.
Having leased the Wright House bar
Der shop and bath rooms / solicit your
patronage. Everything will be clean
and neat and all will receive courteous
treatment. WILL DAVIS.
Miss Charlotte w. Stoutenburg of
Rochester, n. Y, and Charles II. Hood
of Marlett, Mich, were married Monday
evening in Rochester, n. Y, Rev. Dr.
Hallack officiating. Mr.. and Mrs. Hood
arrived in Alma Wednesday evening and
are guests Of the brides mother, Mrs. G.
Stoutenburg.
Eight Of our we'll known business men
have organized pedro club Each
member contributes one shilling, for
eacl game, and the winner is TO take
the money, exchange it for gold dollar,
and present the coin to his wife. Two
hotly contested games have been played,
both of which have been won by Simon
Messenger.
Frank Beckwith, living two miles
south of Alma, has wife who is in
every way Il true "help meet" Mr.
Beckwith has been sick for about six
weeks, and during this time Mrs. Beck
with has not only attended to all her
household duties and done the "chores," +"
but she has taken care of Il herd of six
teen cattle, which are being fattened for
market. That she has faithfully dis
charged this duty is evident from the
fact that from Jan. 26 10 March the
cattle have gained $50 pounds in weight
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06
STERS.
To the Alma Foresters -


The session of the State High Court
held III Representative Hall Lansing, on
the 10Th and 26th of February was
attended by over 200 representatives
requiring more than the desk capacity
of the Hall TO seat them. The business
OF the session was dispatched with per-
feet harmony and satisfaction, and from
the strict medical examination necessary
for membership, il was a rare sight TO
see so many robust and sound men in
one body. AS a sequence the sound
mind generally accompanying a sound
body.
The sessions were notable for the
absence of crankism and other hair
splitting efforts that generally character
ize public and private assemblies. On
the evening of the 25th we had an
excellent entertainment III honor of the
High Court, at which speeches were
made by JAS a. Urquhart, Chairman;
Maj. j. VI. Turner, address of well
NOiiS' IL ~ he'' hOO L. oOSlyL III, hc-
sponse; Gov. John T. Rich, Michigan /:
Hon. ID. ID. Atkin, Secret Societies /;
Industrial School, musical selections;
Supreme Treas, H. Collins, Toronto.
Officers elected for the ensuing year
Lee f. Joslym, IL. G. r.; John Cham
Der, IL. S. O. Il. Tagart, II. T.. Ambrose
A. Weeks, State Inspector.
Respectfully Yours.
A. IL. DINGMAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06
The Euterpe Club

The Euterpe Club met with Miss
Messenger Tuesday evening. +. G. Marsh
conducted the study of the Symphony,
and Prof. j. T. Ewing that Of the Ora
torio. Sonata op. 20, Foote) violin and
piano, was played by Mr.. Marsh and
Miss Whiting. Mrs l.. \. Sharp sang
the solo, $50 shall the lutte awake, -
from the oratorio Of Judas, (Handel, }
and the chorus, THE heavens are tell
ing was sung by the club. The next
meeting of the club will be held with
Prof. j. T. Ewing Tuesday evening,
March II.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06
BuCkien's Arnica Saive,

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum fever
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblaips,
corns, and all skin Eruptions, and pos
itively cures piles, or no pay required.
II is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale by B. s. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06

House and two lots situated on the
corner of Pine and Walnut street.
Good flowing well, cistern, barn and
water works. For sale cheap for cash
or will give time on part of it.
eo'-4w JOHN W. MORTON.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06
To Consumptives

As an honest remedy Foley's Honey
and Tar does not hold out false hopes in
advanced stages, but truthfully claims
TO give comfort and relief in the very
worst cases, and in the early stages to
effect a cure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06

All last winter Mr. Geo. A. Mills, of
Lebanon, Conn, was badly afflicted
with rheumatism. At times il was so
severe that he could not stand M
straight but was drawn over on one
side. "a tried different remedies with
out receiving relief, he says. until
about six months ago / bought a bottle
Of Chamberlain Pain Balm. After
using for three days my rheumatism
was gone and has not returned since.
For sale by c. L. Mahan, druggist
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06
THAT Tired Feeling"

overcomes Us when inferior preparations
are recommended by unscrupulous
dealers as Just as good as Foley ;
Honey and Tar Cough Syrup" when
we know the unequalled merits of this
great medicine.
G.. T.. MAHAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06
For sale.

A quantity of tamarack bill stuff
Sidewalk plank speciality, $3.50 per NJ.
Inquire az mill on Section %, Sumner.
So,2w. BrRroN l. GEE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-06
FOR VILLAGE OFFICERS.

The Caucus Nominates Some Good
Men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
ILL-UEILTH. Not JEALOUSY.

THE CAUSE OF A SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER
RESIGNATION AS SHE EXPLAINS 1T.
The resignation OF Miss Emma Lacy as superh-
tendent OF the Primary Department OF the "r'o'
Protestant Episcopal Church. In Erie-st.' Jersey
CITY a few days ago. has been followed by 'a'k Una.
Il was consequence OF the appearance IN ughts Oh
two Young girls of the Sunday-school al 'he p'o-
duction Of the operetta Of the craftsman IN Ap,'''
The girls wore black tights and short skr,s ,"'
entertainment was under the direction OF MISS var
,,b Clamp of No 1o2 Wayne-st MISS Lacy ias pcc'
identified with an association OF Grace 'nuro''
which soon after the production OF the ias
man" presented pay entitled. the Mlsch,e'
Maker" This WAS taken as a slap al the lahs-
man." ,, -,
Miss Lacy said yesterday that she resigned De.
cause Of il-healih. Miss Clapp's entertainment haa
nothing TO do with IT, 81 have no hesitation IN say
ing that sword drills and dances were conspicuous III
her entertainments There may he difference o.
oninion as 10 the proprety Of allowing young girls
10 appear in tights at church entertainments pu'
the differences are honest 4, .,,.
Miss Clapp said: THE gr:s wore black uents ahd
short skirts but consulted their parents ana ,ne
Rev Mr. Bennett, rector, about IL IN the orsin-
ming They approved OF the costumes Noihihs
was said about them until after some OF our irlenos
had given an entertainment that didn't p.ease SO
well as ours. We repeated our ENTERTAINMENT Win
success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
THEIR MARRIAGE 4 SECRET.

AS USUAL. HOWEVER, THE MYSTERY 10 0hE"i'hD
DY AN ADVERTISEMENT.
Society circles in the Hudson City district OF
Jersey City surprised yesterday at the APP
,,.arance Of marriage notice announcing that on
p,,arv o. Herman Vom Cleft and Miss Mildred
,sn,gooerv were married by the Rev john
Krantz. ir.. who was then pastor of Trinity Meth
odist Episcopal Church
NJ Vom cleft Is a member Of a family that has
been conspicuous for many years In German-Amer',
can society and he was not supposed 10 nave I'D"
any serious idea OF matrimony. lie Is 'me",y
a"s Ia and ,s enyaged In business for himself
yI, hid Il, nineteen years old, and is the daughter
Of widow The couple INTENDED keeP tb y yea
, hsn shev anticipated having church weddihs,
but the leaked out and tn mon hv
n H. fact NJ the marriage made public II is sala
,ha, '' The bridegroom parents are now reconced
10 the union.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
INJURED BY THE LIGHTNING.
FIVE PEOPLE SERIOUSLY HURT IN MON
MOUTH COUNTY ALONE.


Matawan May 6 (SpeciaD.-The electric storm
that passed over Monmouth County yesterday az
terroon did more damage than was at hrst sup
nosed Reports have been coming In from every
direction to-day Of people being injured ana houses
and barns struck by lightning. The ist Vi 'ne
seriously injured is follows
TAMBERTSON Grace. Matawan struck by nsh'"'ns s"'
paralyzed. Still in unconscious CONDITION.
IERAINE George Keyport. rendered uncohscno,us io.
he effects OF stroke Of lightning In critica CUT
dirion. . 81.
GRAHAM William Keyport. affected by stroke OF
lightning.
IRELAND. Mrs. John. Keyport. head ana s"'uDe'' o."
fected =.
YOUNG Mary Roberts. daughter OF Leonard hooer's VI
Middletown. severely shocked
Many others were affected by the lightning, put
not SO as to sustain serious results The centre Oh
the storm seemed to sweep from upper Mata"an
through Keyport, following the shore OF KARI
tan Bay. The case OF Grace Lambertson, daughter
OF Cornelius Lambertson. about three miles from
Na,awan on the Morristown Road, was perhaps
the most severe The house in which she iived.
three story dwelling seemed TO be STRUCK III seve
places at once. The shingles on the WEST anu SVusn
corners OF the house charred. Inc iront por en-
was also struck and partly torn away. S.s's M
bertson and her two daughters, Grace ana Anne;
and Mrs John Stryker, neighDor. Inc nasn VI
lightning filled the room. and seeing the glri ia -
the floor the other women were suuch uun,u Sr -
Continued FOR twenty minutes before they couia
control strength enough to go to the girrs as hsy
ancs when they did they found her as tney
thought dead The electricity mao sce ev Il viii
leave her side paralyzed The other women nave
not vet recovered from the horror OF the scene
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
STRIKE ~ THE MILE-END THREAD MiLh

sprNNERs AND wEAvERs STOP WORK BECAUSE
LABoRER GETS JOB.
Nearly 100 splnners and piecers In the Mhe-En
Thread Mil. at Kearny. have stopped work because
a laborer instead OF a piecer. was placed In charge
of a pair OF spinning mules Richard turner the
aborer was put in charge OF the mules last Thurs
day. This action. the spinners assert. was against
the rules AS the mules should have been given to the
oldest spinner. A committee was sent to the Tore
man. Fisher. and when he refused TO remove Turner
the piecers left the MILL and yesterday they refused
10 go TO work until the removal Of Turner.
The spnners and piecers held separate meetings
Yesterday and the former appointed committee 10
walt upon the superintendent. The piecers also APP
pointed delegation OF SIX but the latter VIII not go
10 the officials II will wait until II shall be sent
for by the bosses The spinners called upon
Mathew Clark and asked that Turner be taken from
the mules and piecer put In charge, but Mr. Clark
said that Turner would remain. When Mr. C.ark's
,itimatum was placed before the men II was voted
not 70 90 back to work until Turner should be taken
off. ,,., .-.,,,,. q, tho ,,,,,s In
the last two months. Six weeks ago tnere was u
strike for reason that exists for the present
one little later a notice OF 10 per cent reduction
was posted and more trouble followed The matter
was finally compromised, the men accepting per
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
SIMUEL C. CARPENTER INDICTED.

HE sURRENDERs HIMSELF ON THE CHARGE OF
NUMBERING RACHEL BLACKWELL.
Belvide-e, May 6-The Warren County Grand
Jury today returned sixteen indictments. among
them being one charging Samuel c. Carpenter. OK
Easton, Penn, with the murder Of Rachel Black
well at Phillipsburg April Is. 1895. Mrs Black
we'll was found dead In her bed. with Carpenters
revolver al her side. Carpenter was supposed to
be her husband. but he had wife and Amily at
Easton. and spent his time at the two places. Car
penter was acquitted by Coroners jury and the
case has been before the Grand Jury several times
since No indictment found. however. until the
present charge was handed to the Court to-day
CARPENTER Is weil-to-do and has held important
places under the Government. Sheriff Morrow and
a detective went this evening 10 arrest him: Car
penter had heard that he was indicted. and, with
his counsel, Judge Schultz. drove to Belvidere and
surrendered himself while the Sheriff was on his
way to Easton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
d LLOYDS COMPANY SUED.

,..s.e'son. May (SpecaD--G. w. I. London has
~ .ated twenty-four suits against the Traders
,.s Loyds to recover 1850. the amount Of an un-
-. policy risk assumed by the organization In
H.. Va the London MILL which was destroyed by fire
80 summer. Several companies refused tc settle.
p.s suits involving $4,000 are pending In the
ssssaic County courts.
co., mas sued twenty-four individuals TO re-
,- s. .neir pro rata share Of the loss. which
sr ssnts TO SO 20 each. The defendants Gov
r.. levi r. Morton, of NewYork: Benjamin f..
49,. EDWIN and Howard Gould, Warner Miller.
0eorrs" rnslps. John Jacob Aston, Z. b. Harper.
Dsedssc1S' neime James H. Roberts. q. W. Can.
cott isn booss. John ID. Simpson. Cornelius Van
Halsev 'Iss " Been1er. Theodore Sutro, William A.
lssveS Pr "a. g. .Covin, John w. Herbert. jr.. j.
Theodore Se' W f. p, Stokes. John g. Silvers and