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ROXBuRY.
TOWN AND Personal BRu

4 TOWN AND PERSONAL BRIEFS.
Ten below zero or the morning of the
18th. Actually quite like winter. L,
made those who have corn and turnips
out think that the turnip pulling would
have TO be abandoned and corn drawn
into barns before picking, as soon az II
can be done. It must be frozen down at
present.
Timothy Squire has two teams and
men at his place that are dra wing ties
from Castle woods to orion.
The arrangements have been co nplet-
ed for dancing school here this winter,
II weeks course, and that followed BY
reception. The teacher comes from
Ansonia, and the class will meet on Fri.
dav nights, commencing the 23d.
Mrs Sheldon Camp is now considered
out OF danger, and on the rosd to recov-
cry, for which all feel thankful. She is
the fourth one In the family to have had
typhoid fever. DR. Pons must feel quite
well satisfied with himself as having
brought them through in go good shape
and speaks volumes of his ability in that
disease.
Morris q Castle have been loading sill
lea again, the past week, drawing from
the Camp quarry.
The mill at Orton Is again running
night and day to catch up with their or
ders that have accumulated while re-
pairing and placing in new and improved
machinery.
The Booth school will open for the
winter term, January lad. Examine
ti0ns for entrance will be held, Saturday
afternoon, December 3lst, at the school
house.
Chauncey Beers has been quite sick
the past week, but 10 improving under
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BUILDING NOTES.

Contractor Charles Prindle is building
barn 20 feet square for George Crow.
ther, the enterprising gardener and man
Of all work. Mr. Crowther proposes to
engage extensively in gardening, next
season, having rented 30 or 40 acres OF
land of Mr. Van Ingen. $50
Miss E. M. Planten has resumed her
| post at the East street school, after q
| vacation OF two weeks. She is planning
some pleasant exercises for the closing
which will be Thursday, the 22d.
The exterior of the Swedish Congrega.
| tional church edifice has been painted In
handsome colors by Frederick N. Forbes.
Elder Potter of Bantam and bis dauph-
ter, Mrs Wedge, visited at Mr. Jordan's,
last week.
All the churches are practicing for
Christmas Sunday.
The D. A. r. are commencing to prac-
tice for play to be given in February.
hC 1nkC hCiA GDttE duuuai mGEGlOQ.
last week. Robert Squires was elected
master.
Hon H. o. Averill has the appoint
ment of paymaster general on the Gov
ernor's staff. He has been the recipient
Of congratulations on all sides.
Mr. Merriam has gone South for the
winter, hoping to benefit bis health.
The next meeting of the Homeland
circle will be at Mrs Galpin's in the fore
noon.
Charles 7. Woodruff is now able to sit
up little, making improvement slowly.
A. G. Titus has built an ice dam, also
an ice house which he is expecting to fill
this week.
George s. Clark is carrying few loads
Of produce to Waterbury, going once last
week, and expecting to go twice this
week.
Oscar Swanson, Carl and Joel Pearson
have opened fine silica quarry on How
ard Clark's and John Andersonss land.
which they deliver at Judd's Bridge sta
lion for the silica mills at GAINESVILLE.
The white quartzis Of the purest variety.
They will have good winters Job, as
the indications are promising for large
amount.
And now the expectations OF juvenile
humanity are rosy bright with the por-
tents OF Christmas gifts coming from
Santa Claus cloudy dominion. MAY thew
be more than happily fulfilled, for child
romance comes but once into any ones
life.
Miss Mary E. Shaughnessy has mar
ried q sailor boy, from the Brooklyn
navy yard, by the name Of Walter Bene-
dict. The ceremony occurred at the res
idence Of Rev r. e. Carter.
Rev r. e. Carter was at the Romford
Sunday school, last Sunday. They have
rheir Christmas tree, Saturday night, the
Oath.
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G.. Fl. BOOTHS,
New Milford's Big Store.
Holiday Suggestions
From the China De-
partment.

An extra stock decorated. hand painted, gilt
and gold mounted and novelty sets and ex.
elusive pieces from Germany, Austria and
England Tea sets. chocolate Jugs, after din
ner cofiees, cups and saucers, comb and brush
trays, bon bons, fern dishes, bread, tea, pie
plates, Ice cream sets, milk, tea and oat meal
sets. tea pots, cracker Jars. Dresden sugar
and cream sets. jugs and vases. Great varte-
~ OF gold and hand decorated Vases in glass
and pottery. Cut glass vases, jugs, salts, etc,
You must look at the variety to appreciate
the line.
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Catarrh is
Not Incurab1e

But it can not be cured by sprays,
washes and inhaling mixtures which
reach only the surface. The disease il
In the blood, and can only be reached
through the blood. s. s. s. is the only
remedy which can have any effect upon
Catarrh; it cures the disease perma-
nently and forever rids the system Of
every trace of the vile complaint.
Miss IoSie Oven of Montnalier OI,t<a
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given by the Busy Bees of St Johns
parish was success in every way.

DECIDED IN FAVOR OF THE GUARDIAN.
The hearing was completed on Monday
of last week before Judge Hickox On
the application of Mrs Ellen Hickox and
others for tie removal of J. w. Collins
as guardian over Mrs F. r. Calhoun of
Christian street. The Judge rejected the
application, deciding in favor of Mr.
Collins. Judge Adds of New Milford
appeared for Mr. Collins and Attorney
Nickerson of West Cornwall for Mrs Cal
houn and others.
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THE SWEDISH coNeREaAr1oNAL1srs.

The Swedish Congregational church
will observe the Christmas time accord
ing to custom in Sweden. At 5 a. M,
on Christmas day there will be service
with sermon by Rev Mr. Borg, on 1.-THE
truth OF Christ" At z p. NJ, in the
evening there will be Christmas service
with tree and gifts and exercises by the
children. Rev L. G. Borg, the pastor,
is exceedingly we'll liked by his parish
toner's.
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OAKVILLE AND VICINITY.

Revs Mr. Cunningham and Skagan
officfated at the dedication of the parish
rooms, Sunday evening.
Rev Mr. Peg rum preached in the Con-
gregational chapel, Sunday evening.
Many from here attended the dedica.
ton services of the new Methodist chur Oh
at Watertown, the 10Th.
Samuel Lyon is visiting his da ghter,
Mrs Robert Bradley.
Mrs William Russell was badly injured
by falling on icy steps at the depot, re-
cenuly.
George L. Beardslee has a hand sled,
the runners of which we're sawed out OF
an ash root about IS years ago by AM
brose Thompson on the farm now owned
and occupied by George r. Morris, in
Bridgewater. Mr. Beardslee has had
them over 40 years, getting them of
Abiiah Thompson. And by the way,
Alb jah Thompson used to be post rider
and carried mail, horseback, from New
Haven to Albany or through Litchfield
county to some point towards there. 1t
is somewhat different now.
TO show how the public appreciate the
new road around Candee hill, thousands
OF teams have been over the new one and
only one solitary team has been seen 60
ing over the hill in almost two months
not once since che first snow.
William Lease does not get along very
we'll He has been sick q good while.
DR. Variell attends HIM.
The men who own the fast horses
around here are very quiet, as some Of
the ordinary ones are rather taking the
lead.
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OF Montpeller, On1os
writes: 81 " a. ~ +
f1icted from infancy
with Catarrh, and no
one can know the
suffering II produces
better than I. The
sprays and wash . Q
prescribed by the doc
tors relieved me only
tenn rarily, an d
though I used them
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Holiday Special in Mil
linerv Department.

line OF Trimmed Hats, Felt and Velvet
which will lead anything before offered, quail
ity and workmanship considered. $50, $50
%. No end to the creation of exclusive styles
large and small hats sent out every week, o.
to slo. The babies are supplied here with
silk or lace embroidered bonnets or the girls
with Tams or Wool Hoods for school.
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PIANOS e q nasy

Our Easy Payment Plan IS the fairest and
most liberal that can be devised, giving one to
three years to complete payments. There's
no one N this country 50 far awaystha hecan-
not obtain an Ivers s. Pond Piano on easy
payments ; and i no dealer sells them we
will send 4 piano On approval. and pay railway
sfreights both ways If unsatisfactory. Cata-
logue, prices and full information about our
Easy Payment Plan upon IMPLICATION.
NERS & POND PIANO co,
W. 8 IN bsyistgs ElIp Msss.
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finished address In which he conRrstu-
lated the town on being q no license
town. which pleased the audience.
sBlest be the Tie that Binds was then
sung by the congregation. Rev Mr. Pen
pers and Rev ]. 3. Smith followed. The
present pastor, Calvin B. Hurd, M. A..
spoke most warmly of his relations with
the Catholics and other pastors OF the
town. Father O'Donnen would have
been present, but was called to Harvard
library for week. preparing his histori-
cal work. The Episcopal rector YVES
present in the morning but was detained
in the evening. The final address was
by the presiding elder, who was prfnned
with jokes. He had once BEEN consult
ed as 60 becoming pastor az Watertown,
which he illustrated by the conversation
OF the Ifishmen. One had been born in
Cork. The other had been born three
miles away, but could have been born in
Cork s'if he had a mind to- With the
singing Of the doxology and the bene-
diction day OF JOY was brought to q
close.-[ Waterbury American.
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SECRET SOCIETY NEWS.

Monday evening. December IL, Fedora
lodge, No. IL, r. 6 A. M, elected the
following officers for the ensuing year
W. NJ, George Trewren.
S. W., r. L. Hitchcock.
j. W., J. l.. Scott.
Secretary, Paul Klimpke.
Treasurer, George f. Pritchard.
Appointments: S. d Thomas r. Ma
gee.
]. D., James S, McCIeary.
Tyler, Henry r. Hickox.
The above officers were installed las
Monday evening.
At the Watertown Grange officers were
elected a. follows, Friday evening, De
cember 16:
Master, .. D. Estey.
Overseer, F. o Peck.
Lecturer, Mrs Eihu Barber.
Steward, Arthur Copeland.
Assistant Steward, e. r. Crittenden.
Chaplain, Rev Robert Pegrum.
Treasurer, E B. L 'ckwood.
Secretary, Mrs F o. Peck.
Gate-keeper, Arthur Evaps.
Pomona, Mrs james Black.
Flora, Mrs E. r. Crittenden.
Ceres, Mrs o D. Estey.
L. A. s., Mrs George Stanley.
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MISS HILLs---MR FENN.

Wilbur w. Fem Of this place and Miss
Alice Hills were married Wednesday,
December IA, at o'clock at the brides
home on Maple street, New Britain, Rev
). r. Wright officiating. Only the inn.
mediate relatives were present. The
bride wore q gown Of dark blue silk trim
med with white silk and white chiffon,
and carried bunch of pink and white
roses. After refreshments were served
the happy couple started on q wedding
tour, amid shower Of rice and old shoes,
whereabouts unknown. They had many
pretty and useful presents. On Their
return they will reside with the groom's
uncle, at Washington. Mr. and Mrs Ed
ward Fem aud Mr. and Mrs Ellsworth
Fem were present at the wedding.
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MORRIS.
THE MORRIS HERALD.

The second number OF the ssMorris
Herald, ]" q quarterly issued by the paator
OF the Congregational church, is Just out.
IL contains several Illustrations, original
poems, and an extensive article upoa the
Morris Academy" once 50 we'll known
all over the country. To those interested
In our town, the picture OF the old acad-
envy alone is worth the subscription price
Of the paper for the year, 10 cent.
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NEW PRESTON.
AT THE VILLAGE CHURCH.

| Rev Mr. Armstrong of New Haven oc
cupied the pulpit Of the church here, last
Sunday, morning and evening. Hie ser
mon in the morning was upon "Respon.
sibiIitv. National and Individual" and
although lengthy, he held the close at.
tention OF all from start to finish. His
views and ideas were very forcibly stated
No one need doubt of his idea of ou'
attitude towards Spain or our duty as
parents, church members or citizens. Hi.
discourse in the evening was based upor
the nearness of the Christmas time, and
the evening service was devoted in part
to music and song.
DEATH OF MRS CATHERINE N. BEEMAN
The remains of Mrs Catherine N. Bee.
man were brought from Torripgton or
Tuesday of last week and laid in the
cemetery here by the side of Der late hus.
band, M. s. Beeman, and two Of their
children. She died at her daughter's,
Mrs l.. [. Baldwin's, in Torrir gton, and
she also leaves one son, Fred c., who lie
at present superintendent of the Wooden
Mills at Maydeld, Ky.
GREAT FUN ON THE ICE.
Lake Waramaug was thoroughly en-.
cased with ice, last week, so firmly and
well that before the end OF the week.
horsemen were for two days exercising
their steeds thereon and skaters by the
score were gliding over its surface.
The largest dancing party Of the season
tDus lar at Pavilion hall took place Oh
Thursday evening of last week, given In
honor OF j. K. Granniss' seth birthday.
Several were pres emit from Kent, New
Milford and Litchfield. Music was fur
nished by Northrop's orchestra of New
Milford.
SENATOR AvERILL HONORED.
Your correspondent heartily corgrat.
ulatee our friend and Deighbor, Hon 81.
o. Averlli, on his appointment bv Gov.
Elect Lounsbury as paymaster general.
knowing that he will discharge his duties
faithfully and well.
THE PRIZE PORKER OF THE SEASON.
Sherman CogsweH has now the record
OF producing the heaviest porker killed
here, this winter. 1t tipped the scales at
$50 pounds.
Dayton Burnham and c. P. Lyman
have the usual display of Christmas
goods in their respective stores.
Miss Mildred Camp OF New Milford
was the guest of Miss Lottie Brown from
Thursday till Mondsy last.
Schools in this vicinity closed, last
Friday, for two weeks, or until January
Mr. aud Mrs Jones of Bethlehem visited
at r. a. Armstrong;, last week,
G. 81. Jones of Bridgeport passed last
week IN this village.
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S.S.S.fPff6 e Blood

will prove it to be the right remedy
for Catarrh. It will cure the most OBJ
stinate case.
Books mailed free to any address by
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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IN LITERARY CIRCLES.

The Women's Monday club met with
Mrs Gum, this week. Mrs DR. Brown
gave an extended report Of the meeting
OF the Federation In New Britain. Miss
Kavenah read several interesting items
Of the flag Of our country. Mrs Angel
gave the critics report. A prepared pa
per upon Martin Luther was given By
Mrs Sherman Woodruff and short ac-
count Of John Tetzel, the seller Of indul-
gences, BY Mrs Clark.
Mrs Frederick Forbes, who was taken
Ill with pneumonia, IL better. "A great
many cases Of genuine grip are all around
town, but usually keeps the patient In
bed only day or two.
The fair and supper Il the ladies' par
lors % the Green, Tuesday evening,
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constantly for ten years, the disease had .
frmer hold than ever. tried = number of
blood remedies, but their mineral Ingredients
settled in my bones and gave me rheumatism.
I was in . lamentable condition, and after ex-
hausting all treatment, was declared incurabls.
Seeing 8. 9. s. advertised q cure for blood
diseases, decided to try it. As soon as my
system was under the effect of the medicine,
I began to improve. and after taking 1t for
two months I was cured completely, the
dreadful disease was eradicated from my sys-
tenn, and have had no return of It,"
Many have been taking local treat
ment for years, and find themselves
worse now than ever. A trial OF
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THE GRANGE FAIR A SUCCESS.

The Grange fair held Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings of last week, was a
shining success ia every respect. The
stage entertainment each evening was
first class and was much enjoyed by those
present. The following were some of
those who took part: Mrs Emma Brown,
Mrs Nellie Mack, Mrs Mercalf, Mrs Som
erville. Mrs Barber, Mrs Seymour, Mrs
james Black, Mrs Arthur Copeland. Mre
q. K. Crittenden and others. 81. G. Day
ton was master Of ceremonies. In the
supper department everything was of the
best and those who were in charge were
highly complimented. A snug sum was
realized, which will be devoted to the
fund for building new Grange hall.
PAST NINETY YEARS OF AGE AND HALE
AND HEARTY.
Lemon W. Cutler celebrated his 81 At
birthday on Monday of last week. The
Old gentleman is hale and hearty and
gets around quite briskly. During the
day great many old friends dropped in
to congratulate him. Mr. Cutler received
them in the most cheerful manner, and to
one unacquainted with the old gentle
mans sge he looked just about 60 years
Old. There are few men your CORES
pondent knows of who stand their age
as we'll as Mr. Cutler. ALI hope that be
will survive many years.
There is new man in the harness
shop.
B. Fl. Heminway and wife visited Mrs
Heminway's home in New Jersey, re-
Gently.
Fishing through the ice at Lake Wara-
maug has commenced and already sever.
al nice strings have been taken out.
Watertown has, in addition to its two
whist clubs, a euchre club that will start
high low nine club.
B. G. Atwood has moved into the
Charles M. Atwood place in Poverty
street, recently purchased by him.
The school in the East Side district
closes its fall term.
Rev Father O'Donpell lectured before
the Congregational club of the Park
church, Hartford, recently.
Taft school closed for the Christmas
holidays, last Wednesday.
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". q. Barton,
esuooe.sor to ". Q. Barton = CO.,
BANK ST., NEW MILFORD.
Day by Day the Rush of
Time Is Drawing
Christm
Nearer.
Less than three days in which
to complete your prepara-
tons for this, the years
greatest ssanniver-
sary.

Old Santa with his " ondeTful packs loaded
almost to bursting has made cur store an un-
loading place. until every nook and corner
groans with its load of G. ristmas GIFTS. the
very ar OF this store thrills with echoes from
santa's many workshops. one would think
that Old Nick had taken a census Of this and
the many surrounding towns and that he had
the names OF every boy and girl on the whole
list fresh in his memory and that he had over
looked none, he must have remembered the
papas and mamas As well, for lie has left many
beautiful as well as useful thIngs fer them
here too The Good Editor would be yexed
were we TO try and tell of all the mahy pretty
things the old fellow has unloaded here but
we have lot OF willing hands already and
waiting to show the little folks as well as the
big people tire lots and OTIS of things and We
will say 'ght here. don't leave the children
| at home; bring them in and let them see and
hfve a good tire seeing the things. for there
Is no time in The whole year like this for the
children.
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Horse Blankets

snd you VIII md them here in all styles, in
both stable and square, heavy medium. and
light weights, and all sizes, and what is more
TO the point, you win find our
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Bottom Prices.

We make all purchases In this department,
direct from the manufacturer, tor spot cash
and we can save you money on anything In
this line. We have Just unpacked over 5000
pounds OF
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DEATH OF MRS CATHERINE N. BEEMAN

The remains of Mrs Catherine N. Bee.
man were brought from Torrington or
Tuesday of last week and laid in the
cemetery here by the side of Der late hus.
band, M. S. Beeman, and two of their
children. She died at her daughter'a.
Mrs L. 1. Baldwin's, in Torripgton, and
she also leaves one son, Fred c., who lie
at present superintendent of the Wooden
Mills at Mayfield, Ky.
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HORSE GooDs I!

- We wish to call your attention to the fact
LnAt you VIII md every thing in this line at
our store. You will ind here the largest
took, the best assortment and
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Contractor Charles Prindle is building
barn 20 feet square for George Crow
ther, the enterprising gardener and man
Of all work. Mr. Crowther proposes to
engage extensively in gardening, next
season, having rented 80 or 40 acres of
land of Mr. Van Ingen.
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few years, he having outlived his chill
dren and other near relatives.
WATERFOWL.
DEDICATION OF THE NEW METHODIST
CHURCH.

DEDICATION OF THE NEW METHODIST
CHURCH.
The dedicatory services over the new
church Of which WATERFOWL Methodists
are justly proud, occurred last week
Thursday afternoon, at 2 p. m. The
presiding elder, Rev Cranaall j. North,
NJ. A., was in charge. The choir sang
an anthem, "a Temple We Build, Beir-
ly, after which the 122 Psalm was read
responsibility by the pastor and the con-
greRation. Prayer was offered by Rev
.. O. Munscn. The scripture lesson
was read by Rev Mr. Whitney. The Offer
tory for the benefit OF the Epworth lea
que followed. Rev Mr. North then pro-
ceeded to state that an unusual feature
Was next ia order He proceeded to eu-
logic the work OF generous laymen and
gave expression to The extent to which
pastors we're sustained and their privil-
eye to express their appreciation Of such
support. He then pointed TO memorial
window, the gift OF the former pastors.
ALL knew that reference was being made
to a layman whose name was not men
toned. This window consists of flori-
ated cross with crown on a mountain top
with blooming lilies on either side. rhe
scenes of mountain and sky are in eftec.
tive harmony. The inscription reads !:
AUGUSTUS N WOOLsoN
"A Grateful Testimonial OF Former Pastors.
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GREAT FUN ON THE ICE,

Lake Waramaug was thoroughly en-.
cased with ice, last week, so firmly and
well that before the end OF the week.
horsemen were for two days exercising
their steeds thereon and skaters by the
score were gliding over its surface.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-13
WILLING TO GIVE IT A TRIAL.

From The Detroit Free Press
There was look Of suppressed anxiety on the
face OF tho janitor Of q Detroit theatre as he
approa ched the manager. He twisted his hat In
his hand and kept his eye riveted upon the opera
ton.
halting way. but I thought that Is. | came
around to ask II | could get of fur q week. be-
ginnin' Monday?'
Coin duck shootin'? 1890
mo. ] never do no huntin. 'cept TO FISH littlo
now and then" -,
You don't belong to any OF the football teams?'
with amlc. "Wo can't spare you to go out ana
get wrecked on a grdiron."
''ryo helped fight Injins." said the janltor. as no
momcninriy raised his eyes from the twirling hat,
but I'd 60 TO Jail before Ia 90 into football
game. II hain't no plea suro that I'm askn' a ttlc
time or" and tho sentence ended In a deep sigh.
"Oh hcg your pardon Mono OF your folks
seriously III or dead. I might have noticed that
you seemed grief"
mo. they're all alive and guess they're all
well. There's nuthin OF that kind botherin' me"
That's good From what can gather. then
you simply want vacation Feel that you need
a rest and n changc7'
81 don't need no rest and han't expectin any.
but ] suppose it'll be n change You know, I've
been bachelor good while. and I've always been
uncertain about"
"oh. no! Going to get married. That's it,
Yes l thought I'd Jest try 1t once" and tho
hat went faster than ever.