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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10
AMATEUR TALENT.
Give Successful Entcrtainmest at tie
Opera House

The young people OF the Presbyterian
Church, assisted by Carrollton talent
gave concert and dramatic entertain
ment for the benefit of the Prosbyter.
ian manse, at the Opera House last
Tuesday night, Although but short no.
tice' had been given of this event it call
ed forth large and appreciative audi
ence. The program was an excellent
one and the numbers rendered by the
amateur talent in a highly creditable
| manner. a.u'.ola as :. ..
| The opening number, tableau, rep.
resenting a camp ground. was we'll mr.
ranged and Its beauty enhanced by the
strains of "Tenting on the Old Camp
Ground which was sung by the camp.
ers. A recitation by Miss Eleanor Err.
kline was also well received with de.
served applause. The three-act charade,
Manage, !" was a pretty piece of com.
edy in which Misses Eleanor Erskine,
Addye Pillow and Mcssrs. ID X. Bridg,
err, G; Locke Arnold,and Prof Yewell,
of Carrollton scored d distinct success.
Between the acts of the cliarade, a yo.
cal solo rendered by Miss Lena Aron,
and recitation delivered by Miss Bet
tie Aldridge The last was especially
fine, Miss Aldridge being gifted with
remarkable powers of mimicry.
A sthree-act charade entitled Mad.
cap, " waspresented by young ladies and
gentlemen from Carrollton, II was an
amusing piece, well rendered and thor
oughly appreciated. f& e.
A soprano solo, 'Madrienne," by
Miss Addye Pillow, was sung with in
finite expression and called forth an en-
core which was responded to with
Way Down De Ohio" r....
Miss Flora Chapman scored decided
success in her vocal selection, tBobo,
link Miss Florence Gee, OF Carroll.
ton,, ~ accOmpanlst deserves much |
praise. &
A report of the concert wouM not be
without some mention of the
beautiful costumes worn by the ladies
in the charades. They excited general
admiration. The entertainment con.
cluded with beautiful tableaux.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10

river, this duy came on for hearing
the above styled cause, aud after ex
amning the plans and specifications
prepared by w r Young. Icing fully
advised in the promises. it IL ordered
and adJudgcd that said plans and apeci
! fications be. and thay arr hereby
| adopted and filed for bridge across tho
Iazoo river nj the end II Fulton street
in Greenwood, Miss and tint pubIjtH.
ton for bids 10 hHild said bridge BE-
made as the law dire ,ts, for soalad bids
to be on file by the inst Monday In Jan
nary, 1898, and that each bid be- nncotn.
panied by a certified checl. for $1,000 ~
to be filed with the board nv forfeit IN
the event the bidder should fail To-
carry out his bid, md for bond ~ the
law directs in s1ch case, within M
days time from the signing Of the con
tract
], j. q. II, williamson, clerk Of board
Of supervisors, Will on the frat Monday
Of january, 1897, between the hours Of
II Il, II. and ! p III, let to the l0wesf
and best bidder the contract for bald
ing u bride across the Yazoo river in
accordance With the plans and specifi
cations on file in my Office. and upou
compliance with The term set forth IN
the above order. The board ri su,nr
visorg reserves the right to reject any
and all bids
Given under my hand and seal Of d
this Dec, 9Th 1881.
u. Il. WILLIAMSON,
Clerk Board Of Supervisors. Lctiorc 60.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10
WaliGce's Show.

Wallace's great show was on time in
Greenwood according to appointment
last Wednesday. While not as large as
some other shows, the acting was good,
horses pretty, animals well kept, and
the men in charge were pleasant and
geptlemanly in bearing Taking it all
together 1t is a very creaitable show
indeed,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10

December 9Th, 1885,, at his home
near Greenwood. n f, Duke. Mr..
Duke was young man of high charac'
ter, honost, industrious, good citizen,
devoted husband and loving father.
His death is a substantial loss to the
community and sad deprivation to his
wife and children The Commonwealth
extends the deepest sympathy and con
doleuce
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10
Doctor Up.

A few cents might prevent sickness
where many dollars might not cure it,
Come to us to have your prescriptions
filed to buy your patent medicines and
for any thing you may need in our line,
We handle only the purest and best,
Your wants are given tie most careful
attention by an experienced pharmacist
CpoCKETT THE DRUGGIST
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10
G. B STEWART,
DENTIST.
OfFace over Harris store. Residence ut Up.
shur House. Will attend night cxlls.

Sleet fell on our streets last Saturday
morning. but only for = short while,
when old Sol came ont and warmed
things up again.
W. C. CROCKETT has Just received a
handsome assortment of French Can
dies,
A large snd interested congregation
fillsd the Methodist church last Sunday
night to listen TO the sweet song service.
which Il bsing given instead Of ser.
mon.
Why did Metts sell the Produce,
Fruits &c., for the Show !--BScanse his
prices suited the MerchsntA Prompt
attention given to Xmas ordstA It,
Attention ID called to the large adver.
tiasmsnt of a. Aron. which appears on
pags ssveu Of this issue, This firm is
selling st remarkably low figure, and
anyone N need Of dry goods will do
well 70 give this firm call.
Mr. Jos N. Blacks .'Horse sd' up.
pesr in this weeks issue Of The Com.
monwealth. Mr.. Black has fine lot Of
horses ct Miller a Sons stable, which he
Is Offering At reasonable prices. Sc hie
ID On page eight, spd buy you horse
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10
Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson will

i Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson will
preach at the Episcopal Church
Sunday morning, II a. m,
| You don't want your letter heads
note heads, bill heads or envelopes to
appear as If they We're printed in mud
on hay press. The Commonwealth
will turn out work of which you need
not be ashamed
A world of novelties are being ar
ranged for the grand bazarr and sup,
per to be given at the Opera House next
Thursday. The ladies are working
hard to make this event a success, so it
certainly will be if energy and interest
count for anything,
In another column in today's issue
will be found the advertisement Of the
Letlore Cotton Co, which has re
Gently opened up here Mr. H. c.
Phipps, of Yazoo City, is the gentle
manly manager, and proposes to whoop
things up in this section. He has an
Office in D. j. Treadwells store
The members of the Vanity Fair Club
were entertained by Mrs ], W, Dulaney
at her hospitable home last Tuesday
| afternoon. For the entertainment Of
her guests the charming hostess had
arranged a cabinet party, and it was a
successful and thoroughly enjoyable
affair. During the course of the even
ing refreshments were served.
II would seem that circuses are no
longer drawing cards We conversed
with about 500 visitors last Wednesday,
but not one of them came to see the
circus. By singular (or rather, per
haps, a plural coincidence, they hap
pened to have important business here
on that day. We don't know what in
ticed them to the circus grounds where
most of them were.
Dr. j. W. Price, the resident minister
of the Methodist church in this place
for the past two years, left for Oxford |
Miss, yesterday to attend conference
1t is stated that DR.. Price will not re
turn to Greenwood next year If true
we regret it. The Doctor is man of
liberal accomplishment, an entertain
ing preacher, devoted christian, and
above and beyond all a true, noble,
manly man
As Mr. Ben George Humphreys was
going to the compress last Wednesday,
he came in contact with one of the
show wagons whereupon the hurley,
brutal driver of the aforesaid wagon
cursed and abused him Mr., Hum
phreys came up town and told his faith,
er. Sheriff J. B. Humphreys, who, with
one or two of his friends, went in search
Of the aforesaid rutiialn. They found
him quietly taking breakfast in the din
ming tent. called him ont and proceeded
to pummel the devil out of him All
Of which was very proper.
Tuesday afternoon a negro entered
the tailoring establishment Of ]. Kan
trovitz, and while that gentleman was
waiting on customer, the negro
lifted pair Of pants and put them
under his coat, thinking he could make
way with them, but the eagle eye Of
Mr.. Kantrovitz detected him, and made
lin pay for them instead of having him
lrrested. While we admire the big
Of this gentleman, we can q
lot help thinking he erred in lei :
ing the negro 70, as he will probably L
10 the same thing again, thinking, per /
laps, he can get off without paying
nd without being arrested. '
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10

T. -. : =
ne ioii@Wlhg "fdeFs were made dnb
accounts allowed
ordered that the personal assessments
roll be paid for rs soon ~ saG'e has
been duly received by Auditor w ~
Holder, 80 per bis motto" b1rcGlrh Gled
me toilowinH accounts were allowed
Il = williamson ~; J r Dennig tTlH Il
mi,,aiaHp & n, s'1'g : j. rgr5 %3 b." Il
soc'rH Il p"ter,,o iii5. ! II s,11,. 54 ".
Gilwin. Y %; . ilamyitaga. 6!5,t SIX Il
' pap,,hc, T. = 49, e " w.. L. aFHn.
nyIr, Rr't L 'i Eraso Il lG M SKI @t.' a 10
Mcpherson 4 Bard, $40; N IUHa,t. ST.
l, nr,s' NIX l;s ~ a r"Tgt XXX, 'f2lt{
pIaniers Oil Iii %'.?: & /, inl'' .., s'i
7 acliespic .l2,; tlts.. + ttr'aaaN lHGi j
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10
Plshs Adopted.

The board Of supervision met last
Monday All the members were pres
ent and a great deal Of business was
transacted Plans and specifications
for q bridge across the Yazoo river were
adopted, and order made to advertise
for bids 10 build, the same to be sub
mitted 1t the January meeting. We
are very much in hopes that the con
tract will be let at .hc next meeting
and that the bridge will be built. But
whatever may he done we are ron.
yinced that 1t will be what the board
regards as for the best. Leflore county
never had more conscientious board
than the present.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10
New Dentlst ~ Town.

DR.. G.. B. Stewart returned Tuesday,
and has opened his dental once ID the
Rice building on the corner Of Market
and Main streets. Az the doctor ID
not only graduate In his profession.
but has taken special courses IN the
modern crown and bridge work and
correction Of irregular testh, ~ feso
sure that he will merit and sscsive >
liberal share Of patronage from oar
people.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10
Silk and Sati1s.
cresn q Thoroughbred Psistss

Cream 81 Thoroughbred Psastess.
have two litters Of the best bred
Pointers Puppies in the world. for ssle'
They run from FIVE to six months old,
and combind the blood Of Imp. Croxteth,
Ca,npions Led Of Rush, Ksng Of Kent
Lad Of Bow Beaufort. Sensstion, Bravo
Bang Bang and Meteor,
Address,
Geo. P. Recori
Jackson,
MisA
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10
MANTED.
1000 Bsss Cattle.

lam buying cattle for shipmsnt ssd
will ray the highest prics ths married
will permit. Bring them to mo q n
me know where yon have them and !
will 50 To- them myself. Remember !
pay cash. md the highest prics.
Address,
p. ". EpYY1anis,
Crossword -
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10
Bridge Notice.

In Pursuance Of the following order
passed BY the board Of supervision, OF
Lct.ore county, at its December, 1905
meeting. to wit
In the matter of bridging the Yazoo
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10
ADJUSTMENTS,

Last Saturday night the Opera House
was filled to oyerhowing to witness the
performance given by the Georgi.
Minstrels. The performance as 4 whole
was not mp to the standard, but some Of
the characters were very good, espec.
tally so was Billie Kerssnds, whose
parody on There Will be 4 hot time in
the old town tonight" brought forth
lond applause. A few NEW jokes were
cracked" but the majority had been
heard before many time" The
troupe left Sunday for Greenville.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10
klordykc.

would not 90 to Klondyke when
buggie worth fifty dollars are being Civ
en- away by
HENDERSON d. BAIRD
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10
Mississippi Chill Tonlc.

Mississippi Chill Tonlc.
1t is not bad at all to take
Your taste twill please. your chill twill
break.
Just try one bottle, and II yOu don't
like it,
You may charge the difference to
C. w. CROCKETT
The Druggist
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10

street parade was Il very nice affair and
was witnessed by probably the largest
crowd that has ever been in our little
city in manyya day.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10
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|c.Arena.
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b SIS Ng

Hi.
rtons Opera
farce come
date, with
INN played
' both origi'
bio specially
Nv and her
also ore o.
4 af,kar yty,lnd
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10

Next Saturday night Billy G,iiIiths
"A Thoroughbred will be the attrac-
ton at the Opera House, and 1t Is safe
to say that large crowd will be in
attendance. f$@
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10

The circus has come ana gone also
great many Of Greenwood dollars =
bnt the people were we'll pleased and dc
not mind such trifling thing - a
dollar. Greenwood was crowded with
visitors from all the adjacent towns and
villages for miles around. and orr res-
taurants anl hotels came III for Il
full share Of the profits THIS circnl
was like all The rest, bnt still II WA
amusing and alluring to The eye. Tie
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-10

sage is
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tion Of
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nut says
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Indeed,
satisfac-
certainly
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22
The Star Course.

The third number of the INC A.
star course was a success in every way.
1t uetted the association about $50,
whereas on the previous two their loss
was about that much on each. IT. is sur
prlsing that more of our good people do
not patronize these entertainments, for
they are the very best that can be OBJ.
Gained. The Young Meme Christian
association of Calumet ought to be con-
graduated for securing such fine course
of entertainments and the public in gen.
Terai should be very thankful to them for
these opportunities OF witnessing such
entertainments, which, otherwise. would
not come anywhere near Calumet.
Two OF the best numbers in the course
are yet to come. one on February 26 and
&be other on April II. These are two
concerts and single admission tickets will
cost 20 cents. Now, you can secure a
season ticket with four coupons attached
for So, which will entitle you to two seats
at each concert. Get such "A ticket from
Fichte's or the general secretary, and
,save a dollar.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22
INC Opera House nrche,tra-

This ~ the same organization that
Dlayed at the performances of the
operas, billie Taylor and Bohemian
Girl, thereby gaining a most enviable
reputation. In compliance with numer-
sous requests from connoisseurs of cd
music the organization has been made a
permanent institution and now solicits
che patronage OF the public at large. No
amateur affair. but professional music
by professional musicians. Anyone de-
'siriRg the services OF the orchestra for
sacred or secular concerts, parties,
'daacee, ETC., will please apply to the mus
zeal director and manager, Mr.. Max Won
LenE, 2O5 Eighth street, Red Jacket.
sSDeciai music arranged or supplied on
short notice. without extra charge.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22

The entertainment at the Armory next
Tuesday evening will b called "An Even
ing at the Gymnasium" The ord. r of
exercises will be as follows: Vaulting
horse, horizontal bar, single stick, long
horse, bicycle races and game of basket
ball with the Hancock team. Admission,
gents, 20 cents, ladies and children 10
cents. The Ladies' Auxiliary will serve
an oyster supper.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22

The Tamarack basket bail team, of the
Calumet Y. M. e. A., will go to Hancock
tomorrow evening to play their team "a
practice game OF basket ball All those
that are going with them will please
meet at the reading room. Mr.. McClure's
large four-in-hand will leave there
promptly at 6 o'clock, A bowling game
will also be arranged for. Hand your
name to the general secretary If you are
going.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22

Y. NC A. classes for the exhibition, to
be given next Tuesday evening, will meet
TO practire tonight, tomorrow forenoon
and Monday night, All members please
he present Monday night at the full dress
rehearsal, after which the general secre-
tary has little surprise IN store for each
one that takes part.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22

In the item in yesterdays News regard
ing the election OF National Guard officers
at Sault Ste. Marie. the compositor
omitted TO State that Major Douglass, of
Houghton, was reelected to fill the va
cancy caused by Incorporation of his own
term
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22

A local tonsorial artist has handed in
the following "adyice to all men who
get shaved 10 barber shops: Do not al
ways insist on getting close shave, as
it is not advisable in cold weather because
the shaved face is liable to be exposed,
ant colds result. There is only differ
ence OF a few hours anyway. and
smooth shave will always answer the
purpOse
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22
Co. u Turns Our In
Force to Welcome
Him Home.
The Militia Boys and Band
Omcers TO the ArmOry- SHORE
speeches Are Made.

What's the matter with Col. Peter
mann"
He's all right"
The above expresses the sentiment oil
sixty members OF the Light Guard when
they turned out last evening TO met their
officers who returned from the regimental
election at Sault Ste. Marie and to do
honor to the newly elected colonel Of the
Fifth Regiment.
The reception to the returning officers
and the new colonel was necessarily ar.
ranged in n very short time, but il takes
plenty OF enthusiasm and lung power TO
make an affair OF that kind success and
there was no lack OF the former and the
dung power of the members of the com-
pany is far above the average. The
Guard and the Fifth Regiment band met
at the Armorv at 8 o'clock and after a
short drill line of march was formed
and the procession moved down Fifth
street TO Red Jacket depot. In the
absence OF the officers First Sergeant
Angus Mcdonald had charge of the com
pany. Martin Holland, the mascot, was
ae the head with broom, and Lieut..
McNaughton, formerly quartermaster of
che Regiment, carried a big float on
which was large rooster, what's the
matter with Col. Petermann, and the se-
'cond Mark Hanna" which was evidently
meant for some of Co. D's officers
VINO managed the campaign" pohti- |
cally speaking. and other similar express
isions.
The train pulled into the depot Just as
She line was formed and as soon as the Off
GERS and Col. Petermann stepped off the
platform. the ''colonel's YELL" composed
Tor the occasion by Howard Osborne was
given as f. llows:
Who arel Who arel Who are VT?
We are the boys OF Co. d;
The supporters of Col. p. J. p.
Who won the honors at Sault Ste Marie"
Three cheers and tiger were gwen tor
the new colonel and the officers were es.
corted back TO the Armory. When the
parade passed Fichtel's drug store a lot
of calcium lights were set off and he boys
gave three cheers for Mr.. Fichtel.
At the ArmOry there was more cheer
lng and the colonel was called on for
speech. He responded, but begged TO he
excused as be claimed to be no speech
maker. However. he thanked the bows {,
and tie officers for their kindness, say
ing that he knew il was because of no
particular ttues+ for the position that
ne was elected, but because of the efforts [
of Go. ID and it's officers in bis behalf. ,
Gen. Lyon and Capt. Grierson also
made few remarks and then Sergeant
Mcdonald put the company through 6
haK hours drill, which was witnessed by .
q large crowd. I
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22

Another copper country boy is forging
to the fore in the person OF Mr.. Nicholas
Trebilcock. OF Lake Linden, who is max
ing bis mark at Valparaiso college, hay
ing completed the commercial course and
is now started with the course in sten-
ography.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22

DR.. F. W. Shorts, Of the Calumet and
Hecla staff of physicians, left on the Don
train today on two months vacation,
during which he will visit several large
cities south. DR. ID. X. West. OF Lake
Linden, will attend to Dr.. Shorts prsc-
tice during the latter's absence. Dr..
Shorts has been in poor health for some
time past and takes the trip TO recuperate.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22

The Finnish Ladies' Aid society will
shortly open a school for members OF the
society who wish to become proficient in
the English language. The school will be
in session once a week, on Wednesday
evening, and will meet in the rooms in
the Borgo block.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22

The Laurium band boys anticipate a
large attendance at their ball this even
ing in Lanctot's Hall and promise q Ell
Ioyable time to all who attend. The hall
has been neatly decorated for the occa-
SION.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22
DOst Thou Love Hery

He that loves rosy cheek
Or a corpal lip admires,
Or from star-lke eyes doth seek
Fuel TO maintain his fires,-
As old Time makes these decay
so his flames must waste away"
THOMAS CAREw.
All such IA Doye, love pictures, that do
noe fade; aud through them love endures.
They may be obtained by brief visit to
Herman's studio.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22

birds eye maple. High-grade in every
particular Every instrument warranted
or five years. Prices 1886, S245, 1855.
1866 aud 1915. A handsome stool and
scarf, worth Sl2, gwen away with each
instrument. Terms cash or time pay.
ments.
j. ID. KINNEE, 507 Oak street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22

The water rates for the village of Red
Jacket for the term ending June 30. 1897.
are due and payable at the office OF the
secretary OF the water board, in the vii
lage council room. All persons are re-
quested to call and pay the same as soon
as possible. as the water rates are pay
able in advance.
by order OF
Tue WATER BOARD.
W. W. ELLIS. Secretary.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22

The Finnish Ladies society announces
a social to be given ia the Finnish Hall
Saturday evening, February 6, and pre-
parations are already well under way for
the event.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22

Mrs NJ. Z Mcleod, who is a trained
nurse, is now ready for engagements and
can be found at the residence OF Rev. Mr..
Green. Mt 800 Kearsarge street. Laurium.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22

Pro Patria, best Scent cigar in the
world. Affords soothing smoke with
delightful aroma. George Moebs 4 Co.,
manufacturers, Detroit.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22

LosT-A Tamarack mining company .
check, No. 14071E, for $47 20, in favor
OF Ben Pollard. Payment Of it has been
stopped at the bank. Fioder please rr-
turn to Mr.. Pollard at North Tamarack.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-22
Adam schaar Piauos.

Highly ornamented cases, double ven
.eered inside and out. Made in all the
fancy woods: rosewood, PLAIN mahogany,
fancy mahogany. figured mahogany,
oak, walnut, birch. Hungarian ash and