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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-19
EDWARD L. sK1NNER's FUNERAL

The funeral of Edward l.. Skinner,
the colored man who died last Monday
night from clot of blood on the brain,
was held yesterday afternoon. There
were prayers at his late residence, 134
Ashmun street, and services at the
Zion church on Foote street.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-19
SANK A GREEK SCHOONER.
Austrians Fire on, Vessel Carrying
Munitions Of War.

Vienna, March 1S.-The government
has received advices that the Austrian
gunboat Sebenico has sunk a Greek
schooner with a cargo of munitions Of
war and a number of Cretan insurgents
on board. The Sebenico. under the or
ders of the British admiral command
ing the British squadron in Cretan wa
tiers, was patrolling off Cape Dia
Crete, when the schooner hove IN
sight The schooner was hailed by the
gunboat, and the insurgents on board
in reply opened fire upon the Sebenico
whereupon the latter turned her guns
on the schooner and sank her.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-19
r. sCHoNBERGER & SON

Will receive on Thursday morning a choice
and carefully selected stock of turkeys,
chickens Phila. capons, and broilers The
trade supplied at a small margin Having
bought another lot of Native Pork, will sell
the sparerib at &c ID, while other market
men pay &c; stew beef 2 to 4c Id. Hothouse
cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce asparagus,
Strawberries, celery, new string beans,
calves liver, beef tenderloins, sweetbreads,
urday next. Palace Market, So and "a
George St, 1. 2, Central Mkt, Cong. ave.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-19
OYSTER STEAMER SUBMERGED

South Norwalk, March 1S.-The oys-
ter steamer Addie ", owned by Cap
tain William H. Verify, lies submerged
in the Norwalk river near the railroad
bridge. The steamer with seventy-fve
bushels of oysters, grounded this morn
ing and failed to float upon the rising
water. At high tide only her smoke
stack is visible. Considerable damage
has probably been caused.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-19
MAIL CONTRACT.

The screen wagon mail contract has
been let by George Carr, sub-contrac-
tor to James Coverte for the remainder
of the term ending July l.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-19
GRANT MEMORIAL SERVICES.

GRANT MEMORIAL SEKVICES'
Hartford, March 1S.-It has been an
nounced that Governor Cooke and his
staff have accepted an invitation to be
present and participate at the unwilling
of Grants monument in New York on
April 81
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-19
TALKING ABOUT
SHOES.

We are ready for your visit to-
day. You are going to see us
about your new Spring shoes,
are you not9 Just received sew
eral new style Dark Tan and
Black Vici Kid Balls and Cong.
Perfect ease and great wearers.
Have marked the price $500,
which is fifty cents cheaper than
last season-and better shoes.
We will give you a ticket to our
Chiropodist-best in the city
who will attend to any malform-
atoms on your feet.
A. B. GREENWOOD,
-. r1J @.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24
Christmas Day.

This day brings gladness to the
hearts of more people than any
other one day in the year. The
old rejoice as it brings 7ividly be-
fore them their youthful thoughts
and childish glee, when they used
to watch earnestly for the gifts of
Santa Claus. And the young to-
day are very anxious for the COM
ing of our Savior's birthday. We
all have birthdays, but his is the
best. For centuries and ages has
this day been observed. Some
generations observe it in merri-
ment, others in solemnitY. Poets
and immortal baads have sung o.
it; historians and sculptors have
depicted it in history and art. i
is very interesting to the search
ing studeatof ancient and m'oderl
history to study the rise ant
growth from a solemn to a cheer
ful observation until today we hav'
the merry merry time. The By
sTANDER extends its wish of .
merry Christmas und a happy
New Year to all of its readers ant
we'll wishers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Last Tuesday evening occurred the an
nual Postum Supper of Mr.. Jefferson
Logan which has been his custom for a
number of years back, to invite number
Of his friends to Possum banquet. Mr..
Logan has distinguished himsel in the
art of preparing these animals, His
frisnds;claim for him that he sticks to the
old way Of serving his banquet, which
consists of possum garnished with sweet
potatoes. and other side dishes that 60
with such menu, The guests on this
occasion were composed of state and ex-
state officers and some Of tho leading
business men. The rules of etiquette
were suspended and each one was At
liberty to enjoy himself in the old fashion
way.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24
Race Pride.

Pride in its literal sense mean 8
a state of being proud, noble, self
esteem, elevation Of character, and
pretxing the word race it means
race esteem and elevation. 1t
should not only be our duty and
right to assist each other on in the
struggle of life, bat special, i'm
perative duty that we should for
the interest and welfare Of our
race, not only now but in the fu-
ture, whenever and wherever we
see one of our worthy young men
or women trying to elevate them
selves, we should assist them
rather than to applaud at their
failure. How quick some are to
say it was no more than l expect
ed or a member of our race holds
a political job soon some other
son of Ham will try TO have him
recalled or he himself will try for
the very same job as though it is
the only job that colored people
must ask for. Then again, if
colored gentleman opens restu
rant, lunch room, store, shoe shop,
etc. If you should go there it
would be a large crowd together
and then be so noisy and assume
privileges that you would not else
where, or continue there until you
got deeply in debt and should be
asked to pay then you would leave
and try to persuade Others to do
likewise. My readers, none Of
these things will ever help US as a
race, nor as an individual, but we
must quit these little petty things.
Be men and women true to your
race, your God and yourself; it
will only be a step higher.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24
CUBAN FREEDOM.

Is it time for America to declare
the Cuban freedom ? This holiday
thought, when the old year is
about to pass out and the new one
enter, the tragic story comes to
every American of the struggling
Cuban heroes and patriots for their
independence and liberty from the
tyrann!cal oppression Of tue Span
lsh government, Every Ameri>
can recalls the long CORY conflict
that made this a free and lnde-
pendent nation, and each loyal
heart beats high and their blood
grows warmer as they read in the,
daily papers of their gallant fight
for independence. The Cubans
have the same reason to throw of
the Spanish yoke as we had the
British Cuba, that sits beneath
the feet of America ''The Pearl
Of the Sea-, 1.-THE beautiful Queen.
Of Antilles;'' ''the loveliest garden
of the tropics" has been under
the iron heels of Spain tor centu>
ries, and for two years she has
been struggling with manly cour-
age and Ultimate hope of freedom.
The Spanish brutality and injus-
tice and atrocious rule of the
naughty Castilions is sufficient
reason for them to ask for their
freedom. We hope the time will
soon come when she will have won
her liberty and be annexed to the
United States. 1t is to the United
States interest to receive Cuba
from a financial and industrial
standpoint. We believe that the
time is now at hand and that the
efforts Of the patriots will not be
in vain. Remember that Sparta
had her Thermopylae,' Scotland
her immortal Beuce, America her
Washington and Grant, Hayti her
Toussant L'Overtrere, and Cuba
her beloved Maceo. ..,...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24
NOTICE OF REDEMPTION TO RE-
DEEM FROM TAX SALE.

To Chas: H. Blanchard. You are hereby
notified, that the following described real
estate, situated in Polk county Iowa, to-
wit: Lot nine 10y. in block three (S] Grant
Park addition. now included in and form
ing part Of the city Of Des Moines. Polk
county, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1898.
on the fourth day Of December 1894 to W.
&. Hamlin. that the certificate ofsale ther-
eof has been assigned by the said w. &.
Hamlin TOD. s. Coskery, and that the cert =
ticate of sale thereofhas been assigned by
j 5. Coskery, to and is now owned bv b.
+. Loose. of Des Moines, Iowa. and that
the right of redemption will expire. and a
Treas asurer's deed for the said land will he
made unless redemption from such sale b.
made within ninety days from the date OF
completed service Of this notice You will
govern yourself accordingly.
Dated this Stn day Of l>ec. A. D.. 1897
B. F. LOOSE,
Owner and present holder Of the certifi-
OAkA.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24
MOUNT PLEASANT DOINGS.

Mrs. L. Clay will leave Friday TO visit
with her parents. ii.
Rev. Dyall conductsd ths rssIii n sser-i
vice at Second Baptist Church last week.
There has been several concerts A.M.E.
church during their revival. s.
Mrs. VIM. Branch will leave Thursday
for Council Bluffs to spend the Holiday .
with her parents.
The A. NJ. E. s. S. will have Xmas
tree Friday night.
Mrs. VIM. Spots leaves Tuesday night
for Lincoln Neb. to visit q few days with
relatives,
Mr.. Henry johnson is in very poor
health.
Mrs. A. Carter is convalescent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24
Fell $50 Feet to his
Death.

Ellie Rhodes young boy met
his death in the most horable man
ner, he steped into an open shaft,
thinking he was stepping into the
cage and went to the bottom a dis
tance of 25oft. at the Marquisville
coal mines, four miles northeast Of
the city, last Saturday morning.
Just how the open shaft was left un-
guarded we have not been able to
learn; another miner by the name of
Shook heard something coming
down the shaft, supposing it was a
lump of coal fallen from the cage
above, had scarcely time to avoid
being struck, by stepping back he
saw the awful sight of the boy as he
dashed on to death to the bottom of
the shaft. The verdict of corners
jury after investigation and hearing
the testimony, was that the cause of
the death was an accident. Young
Rhoades was fifteen years old, he
came to the mines at Marquisville
about two months ago to take the
place of the striking miners, he had
formerly lived in Muchakinock
where his remains was taken by his
brother for interments, certainly the
relatives and friends will have the
sympathy of all who hears of the un-
fortunate affair.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

SEAwEED has not evon in oar
widest moments ever been dreamt
OF as an instrument of electoral cor
ruption. Yet the Toxic newspapers
Just to hand contain the account OF
the trial Of member OF the japanese
parliament who was accused Of
bribery by corrupting his constitv.
snts With presents OF edible soaweoA
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24
HARRIS
emery CO.
Agents Butterlcks Patterns.
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

The Ladies Industrial Circle was
organized Dec, 14th. by Mrs. J.L.
Thomas at the residence of Mrs.
Jas. Washington. The following
officers wore elected. President, Mrs.
S. Derrick; Vice Pres. Mrs. J.L.
Thomas; Secretary, Mrs. John
Morgan; Treasurer, Mrs. Jas. Wash
ington.
A beautiful Cantata entitled 'Ihe
Growing of Christmas" will be
presented by the Sunday School
on christmas Eve under the direc-
ton of Mrs. il. Thomas.
Mrs. Amanda Anderson of Kan
sas City Mo. is visiting at the home
of Mrs. Mcintyre 1177 Fourth St.
Rev. and Mrs. il. Thomas will
leave for Yankton Saturday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24
4 christmas eharitg

The snow was falling swiftly.
Covering the pavements DER
And branches Of Christmas Holly
Graced the windows of every store.
Within neat little cottage,
Cozy and snug from the storm,
Dear old aunt Mary sat knitting,
When-please may come in and
warm?
A thinly clad girl asked the question
Aunt Mary's voice shook with dread,
"A::n't you Marse Bills chile? she gasped.
"Why l thought all of his folks were
dead!"
"Of course, come in and welcome,
You know it is Christmas eve,
And one who loved our Saviour
Would refuse chile to receive"
For years hated Marse Bill
For my children he sold away,
But there :in'L no room in my heart
For aught but rejoicing today.
My children are home sound and we'll,
I'm happy-or was till you came
And told me Marse BiIl's folks are suffer-
ing,
I'll do v hat can in His name."
% orn,od with a woll filled basket.
Aunt Mary went out in the storm,
The little ones hand clasping tightly
Her kindly, protecting arm.
To the hut of her former master,
Carried she comfort that night,
And bnow that the angels Of glory
Smiled at the angelic sight.
KATHERINE DAVIS TILLMAN.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Some ladies of the A. NJ. E.
church will serve meales all day
New Years at Becton g. Fields res
turant No. 312 sd st. All the delic-
acies of the season will be served.
Meals 15c;all are invited to.attend. 1t
is for the benefit of the church in
in the S17.oo movement.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

MSS Lizzie Tate of Oskaloosa
arrived in our city Wednesday to
visit Miss Clara Smith. Miss Tate
is popular young lady we'll liked,
she used to be the Bystander's
worthy agent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

You ought to call and see Moer.
she'll Duffy & Fotheringham Xmas.
goods. They have a splendid lot
of goods to select from and will be
glad to show you their goods.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24
MARQUISVILLE NEWS.

A nice sociable was given last Monday
eveningfunder the management Of Miss
Sidney Davis. at the Baptist church. 1t
was \ financial success.
We expect to have our Xmas tree
Thursday night.
The colored people are we'll satisfied
here. as work is good.
Our town was very sorry Of the sad
accident happened to young Mr. Rhodes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

You should not miss the children's
concert, under the direction of Mrs
E. F. Johnson, Christmas eve. Ad-
mission free. All will be made
welcome.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

A word to advertisers: The
Bystander is the best medium to
reach the masses of the colored
people; they want to see your ads
in their paper. Please remember.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Rollen Weeks has Joined the Sons
of Veterans last week, the first COL
ored boy tojoin, he is the only child
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Rev. Mr.. Burton of Oskaloosa, but late
of the North Missouri Conference flied
the place of the Presiding Elder. Rev. J..
j. Clark. at Burns NJ. E. church. Last
Sunday was quarterly meeting. Rev.
Burton is very able young man with a
bright future before him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24
CHRISTMAS GEMS.

The most beautiful birth, was the
birth in manager, the lovicliest life
was the life of the man of sorrow,
the most beautiful death was the
blood stained death on Cavalery
Cross.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

aanr before the IRE or in the hot sun to
DRY quickly. rubbing and pulling the
article into proper shape every fev
rnenents to prevent tho skins drying
hard and atl8. -.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

The Bystander would like to re-
ceive beautiful Xmas present in
the form of silver dollar as sub
scription.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Misses Mae and Carrie Owens of
Ottumws will arrive here Saturday for
brief visit. they are intelligent young
ladies. Miss Mae was once the BY
stander's efficient agent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Under the heading of chat with
the Editors, is a clipping from the
Vindicator, which expresses our
views on that subject.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Miss Della Richardson and her
brother, Elmer, will spend X mas
week visiting their grandmother in
Oskaloosa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Mr.. VIM. Fletcher asked his friend John
smith why he did not subscribe for the
Bystander and MI. Smith replied by ask
ing why don't you, thereupon both ar,
greed to subscribe at once; also Mr.. Fred
Thomason who has only been In our city
few months. Come on good people.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Invitations are out for stag party at
the home of Mr.. aud Mrs. Albert Moss,
Sixth street, for Christmas evening from
2:30 to II o'clock. Mrs. Moss has proven
to the satisfaction Of her many friends
that She is good entertainer, and those
that are invited will be sure of good
time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Governor elect Shaw and family
will move down here next week,
they have rented a beautiful home
on Pleasant St.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Mr.. W. II. Hampton of Keokuk,
who is judge Woolson baiIiff and
who has been here while the
federal court was in session, will
spend the holidays at his home.
Mr.. H. is nice gentleman and
we'll liked by the state bar.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

The Bystander prints more news
relating to the colored people then
any other colored journal in Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Call on Geo. NJ. Pilmer, for
Bloomfield Coal; SIS West 9Th street
Iowa Phone &C..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Miss Lucy Mckee, of Van Meter
Ia, is visiting in our city, the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Jacobs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Mrs. Rachel Wilburn will visst during
holidays with her son, Lee Hunt at Dav-
export and her daughter Mrs. US. Jones
of Abba.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Mr., John Hardy has been quite
sick this week. He has been con-
fined to his room most of the time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Senator W. II. Berry came over from
Indianola last Tuesday to attend the An
nual Possum Supper given by Jefferson
Logan.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Wild Rose Coal Co. Lump
50 SO. Fifth and Market. phone
1919.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Captain and Mrs. e. &. McAfee OF
Atlantic. were in the city this week visit
ing with relatives and friends. The Capt.
n a witness In the Federal court.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Sleighing is good this Xmas and
the young people are enjoying
sleigh rides.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Mrs. Luella Wilburn has been suf-
tering from a severe cold the past
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

J. B. Vaughn ofS. venth and
School s:s., has been qnite sick for
the past three weeks, is some better
this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Mrs. Maud Morton has been add
ed to the St. Paul church choir.
She has sweet soprano vo G d
will be of great benefit to the choir.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Santa Claus chimney promises to
be grand affair at St. Paul A, M.
E. church Falday evening:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Mr.. Wilson Hughs is improving.
lie is able t9 be about the house.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
lanes F.. Watson died at their home
1917 B st., the 19, and the funeral
was held at the home Monday after
noon at O'Clock.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

The editor will spend the holidays
down home in Decatur county.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Let your love be firm, constant
and inseparable, not like the coming
and returning of each Christmas, or
like the tide, but let it be like the
descending and falling river, ever
running into the river of devine ex-
cellency; and passing on the chan
nels of duty and constant obedience
and never ceasing to be what it is,
till it comes to what you desire it to
be, still being a river till it be turn
ed into the immensity of blessed
eternity.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

A private word to our subscriber,
remember when you close your books
this year they will not balance, be-
cause small unpaid account with
the Bystander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Miss Sarah Porter will soon leave
for a visit to her heme in Greenfield.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

The Capital City Dramatic Club
reports good time at Colfax last
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Charles Harris of Ottumwa will
spend the holidays in the Capital
City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Harry Hughes is making good
salesman in the White Shoe store.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Read the Bystander this week and
tell US how you like it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

A Nvw iur.n vi. ue'lrlum trcmeus
,aS attacked u New York topper.
Vhils under the influence OF lively
az he was shocked by an electric
vi. e. Now, when he has taken too
such whisky, he fancies be sees
.puttering electric wires and with
~ snakes, which shower him with
porkA
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

A large number of visitor will be
here during the holidays.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

The coming of Christ into the
world was the proof that he had be-
gun the new epoch in the history OF
man kind.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24
A merry merry Christmas to all.

Congressman Hull will spend the
holidays here at home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24

Subscribe for the Bystauder.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-24
CITY NEWS

CITY NEWS
A merry merry Christmas to all.
Congressman Hull will spend the
holidays here at home.
A large number of visitor will be
here during the holidays.
Harry Hughes is making good
salesman in the White Shoe store.
The Capital City Dramatic Club
reports good time at Colfax last
week.
Charles Harris of Ottumwa will
spend the holidays in the Capital
City.
Read the Bystander this week and
tell us how you like it.
The editor will spend the holidays
down home in Decatur county.
Mr.. Wilson Hughs is improving.
lie is able tQ be about the house.
Miss Sarah Porter will soon leave
for a visit to her heme in Greenfield.
SIeiphino is good This Xmas and