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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
TRYING TO BUILD A CHURcR.
MEETING ~ AID OF THE PEOPLES rAsEaxAc,v
BUILDING FUND.


BUILDING FUND.
A public meeting in aid Of the building fun6 ~
the Peoples Tabernacle was held last night IN N.
Brick Church FIfth-ave and Thirty-ssven,h-st
The Rev DR.. Henry van Dyke presided
The work Of the Peoples Tabernacle was hAsu,
by the Rev Henry NJ TyndaIl six years ago I,
embraces the district included between the Eas.
River and Central Park from Eishty-ninth-st "a
One hundred Ia nd ninth-st.
Funds are urgently required 10 continue TIA
work. Seven missionaries are devotins all thar
time to the work. for the expense OF which TIA
pastor holds himself personally responsible
ers. spoke briefly OF tho efforts made By those en-
eaged in the undertaking The Rev Or y
Marling outlined the origin and history OF tha
work. which. he said, covered district In which
In the district only two churches The work az
the tabernacle is undenomnationsl Three hun
dted communicates os ten denominations have hssn
received. site has been bought for q church
the seats In which shall be free Money Is needed
to execute this project
Morris X. Jesup. In talking Of the work. said.
There are great many aspects TO the question
Any one living In the city Of NewYork and seeing
its growth IN twenty-five years has TO have much
faith In his heart to believe that things are work.
ing all right here. N IA estimated that 80 10 az
our population are living In the suns II 10 said
that one-thirtieth ~ our population are in hos-
pitnls or houses OF correction. There are sVp
licensed saloons What 10 40 with the
mass OF testimony on the side Of sin7 The Chrio-
tian work must go on withou, h-ine ham peYeA
There Is not enough money contributed by men
and women. and not enough Christian workers
CARRYING on the work OF lifting Mp people and Lead
The Rev. W T. Elsing spoke about city evan.
gezation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10

Charles z. Tlford member OF the grocery firm
Of Park e. Tlford, died at his home, No Il West
seventy-hfth-st. on Saturday. His death was
caused BY heart disease. resulting from a compl-
cation OF diseases He had been III for two weeks.
Mr. Tilford was born in this city ffty-one years
ago and was OF the late John VI. Tilford.
one of the founders OF the firm Of Park a Tford.
He was educated in this city and early in lke
went into the grocery business with his father
He and his brother Frank afterward became MEM
hers Of the firm. Mr. Tilford's wife and son
and daughter survive him. His wife was Miss
Corinne Smith, Of Port Chester, y. Y.
The funeral will re held at the Tilford home on
Wednesday morning at 1920 o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10

July l. 1885, 10 February IS 1889 the total imports
10 Tinted States poyts from Cuba were Sis'
sssins, Az ees for the like period year earlier
This increase Of more than s2756eoo mainly oc-
Cured In the last few months. when tho crops
werc being shipped. , 49,.
The exports . Cuba have also prospsred those sc
over 81 0)n oo0 in value For February. lsss the
merchandise exported from this country 10 una una
was valued az 81 fss.7A, while for the same -FOUR
weeks OF 1899 the figures were N.e7l s@ Inc asetne
gate worth Of the exports from July last 10 me
end OF February is given al s1o1i2sis an increase
OF 90 per cent over the preceding year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
GENERAL FRANK O. MAGEE.

Chambersburg Penn. April s.-General Frank q.
Magee superintendent Of the Pennsylvania Soldiers
Orphans Industrial School. AT Scotland died last
evening from pneumonia He served in the Civil
war as a lieutenant and captain OF Company l.,
10Th Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was colonel Of
the sth Regiment. Pennsylvania National Guard
until IL was mustered into service last year he
was AT the time OF his death general OF the Third
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
CONFERENCE or Y. N. c. A. PRESIDENTS

OF college presidents Of the Young Mems Christian
Association closed tonight. This afternoon E. d.
soper college secretary Of Pennsylvania addressed
the delegates on The Personal Spiritual Life Of
the Association President" At the evening session
E. NJ Gilbert Yale. sS: spoke on The President
Spiritual Force" This followed by r. w
Hicks, Of Cornell. his subject being Spiritual
Awakening"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
MAJOR LEWIS p. CARPENTER.

Auburn. y. v. April s.-Mator Lewis Ell Car
penter eighty -four years old died in the City Hos
pitaI here yesterday. He had been resident or
Auburn nearly ell his lie. and for three years was
Warden os the Auburn Prison. In the war OF the
Rebellion he was brigade quartermaster on the
STAFF Of General Banks. in the Department OF the
Gulf He was q member Of the Loyal Legion. and
a descendant OF DR. joel Carpenter. surgeon In
IN Rnvnlnfinn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT AT CHICAGO

Chicago April 9.-Governor Theodore Roosevelt
Of New York. who is 10 he the guest OF honor of
the Marquette Club at IT'S annual Appomattox Day
dinner tomorrow. arrived in Chicago over the Lake
Shore Railroad this afternoon. A large crowd met
him az the station and cheered him enthusiastically.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
DIR. HARVEY EVERETT.

MiddIetown, n Y. April s.-Dr. Harvey Everett.
one OF the most prominent physicians Of Orange
County died here yesterday Re was lightweight
vAars old and had practised here more than fifty
wears He was graduated from the Vermont Acad-
envy NJ Medicine Woodstock, In 1894.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
BROOKLYN WHEELUAN INJURED.

Seiden stckble. twenty-nine years old OF No AS
Un,on-st.. Brooklyn. fell from his wheel at Sixth
and Seventies. on Saturday night. An am
buance was summoned and the surgeon found that
he was suffering from conclusion OF the brain. He
was removed in insenslble condition to Seney
HosptaI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10

Chicago City Railway. died IN the Chicago Hospital
tonight from tho effects OF an operation for APP
pendictis. performed on Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
mr.. KIPLING RECEIVES FRIENDS.

He PRESENTS SET OF HIS WORKS TO WARREN
F. LELAND. JR.. AND GIVES BOOKS
TO HOTEL EMPLOYEES.
Rudyard Kiplng was able TO some friends at
the Hotel Grenoble yesterday afternoon It Is
thought that he will be out in few days II the
weather continues 10 moderate.
In grateful recognition OF the attention given to
him in his Illness by the manager and employees OF
the hotel. Mr.. Kipling yesterday presented 10 War
+. Leland. tr., a complete of his works
and gave copies Of various books to the employees.
In each book Is the authors autograph and a
suitable inscription.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10

SUDDEN DEATH OF A CLERGYMAN.
The announcement OF the sudden death % the
Rev. Samuel Mitchell Akerly was made last night
No particulars Of his death could be obtained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10

Brigade. Penn.yfania National Guard he W, /.
past commander Of the O. A. r. Of Pennsvivs. J
and a member OF the Loyal Legion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10

AT PUBLIC SALE
THURSDAY, APRIL IS,
AND FOLLOWING DAY.
ALI O'CLOCK.
DAYS OF EXHIBITION
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.
April IL and IL. Day and Evening
CARDS FOR THE
EXHIBITION AND SALE
M Arcriow ROOMS q WEST ssrH y.
ryRus or sALE-pEPosiTs or q PER CENT ~
oifnFp PROM ALL rrRcHAsERs a
rcr convenience. Of insendIns purchase wss e y
~ish ~ b. snnoysd psviru deposits ~ time ~ esk>
rsnsemens be made "a leave dscosfs 81 ~
auction rooms -
TIE CENTRAL PARK cARMAon
STAGES will all eth ave. II" usins foos F"
st. staten. beginning Tuesday morn'ns Ap" H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-10
REFEREN

Mr.. Mckinley. in 1891 charged in public
speech that Mr. Cleveland during his first Adj
ministration was dishonorlng one OF the pre-
cious metals. discrediting silver and enhancing
the price Of gold. He insisted that Mr.. Cleve-
land was trying TO make money scarce and
therstore daar." and added: "Hs would have
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-15
THE BASE BALL MEN.
The Meeting OF the National League
Continues.

New York, December AT the rate
at which the National league Is doing its
work, the latter will not be completed for
several days to come. at Is possible,
yes. probable. said one mag nate tonigh
"that the league may adjourn until next
spring without having decided many Of
the questions before It,"
"The honor and integrity of baseball to
q certain extent. are at stake."
Z That 1t is the Wrigley matter that Is
proving thorn in the side Of the direo-
tors and has taken up the major portion
Of their time for the last two days, Is
unquestionsd.
Opinion as to the reduction scheme IL
divided among the outsiders. Some be-
lieve tha this circuit will be cut out at
all hazards while others believe that the
league will 60 on next season with
twelve oluta
1t Is said that the board OF arbitration
will soothe the minor leagues by agreeing
to raise the drafting price from $500 to
$1,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-15
THE SAMOAN TREATY.
Full Text Was Made Public Yester-
day.

Washington, December 1.-THE full
text OF the treaty negotiated between the
United States. Germany and Great
Britain for the adjustment Of the Quee-
tions between the three governments 10
respect to the Samoan Islands was made
public today. The treaty bears date at
Washington, December 2, 1899 ard recltss
Its purpose to be to adjust amioably
quee tions between the three powers In
respect to the Samoan group and to
avoid future MISUNDERSTANDING.
Article states that Germany renouncss
in favor of the United States Of America.
all her rights and claims over and In
respect TO the islard of Tutuila and all
other Islands Of the Samoan group east
Of longitrds III degrees west Of Green :
wich.
Great Britain in like manner rsnouE CTS
In favor Of the United States OF Ameri-
ca all her rights to the island Of 1u:u Q
and all other Islands Of the Samoan group
east Of longitude III degrees west OF
Greenwich.
A separate treaty was negotiated to
cover the provision for the settlement Of
claims In Samoa
The King of Sweden and Norway 10
made arbitrator and he 10 not only to
dsteriaine the amount of claims. but is
to decide to what extent either Of the
three government Is bound, alone, or
Jointly with ths others to make good
these losses"
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n. Herman Dsyrisp.in the rather unat-
tractivs part Of the 3salous. domin ssrins
uncie, Basilio. was capital, and n.
Dufrichs wss IN acceptable Bsrtoio. He
was surely upattrsetivs enough In sp-
psarancs 10 GAUGE no alarm In the breast
Of the jealous old Basilio, and might
safely be allowed TO teach her 10 sing.
Az . singing master he was suc,sss
II We are 70 judge By his pupils wonder
full singing In tho famous scene where
the Count plays his part as master and
outwits Basilio.
That scene IL, OF coursk, the climax Of
The opera and the opportunity for SEM
brich's browning triumph vooaliy. In the
lesson Rosins Il supposed 70 sing what
sosvsr she may choose. and sembr!ch
sang the Waltz Song written for her BY
Strauss. and which she sang previously
here at the Festival. In response to .
most enthusiastic reception from TIE
audience she gave favorits aria from
La somnanbulA. which was particularly
adapted to her voios.
Mention should also be made Of Nine.
Van Cauteren, VINO made an exc3ilent
impU ssion in part of Btrfa
Nine. Ssmbrioh was equally charming
In the duet "Buona ssra," with the
count hndlin the trio, "zitti Ztti. piano,
piano" with the Count and Figaro,
where her acting was ~ fascinating -
her singins.
II We did not havs Campanari, Mr..
Grau surely sent fine orchestra. which
was heard 10 great advantage In the over
ture, also In the iuterluds during the
storm, and which did much towards
making the evening an artistic success.
Socially, Of course the performances
brought out most Of Portland's most
prominent people, and there wero many
attractive toilets among the large and
enthusiastic audience.
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, ..., s.g''aa Il. ,s.. s.''s q K. :'ss
nv duty 10 tell tue plain truth has oom-
PEELED me 70 draw, u relieved ~ ssws
facts Of q most encouraging nature. IN
the State OF New York distinct advance
80 TO the maintenance a. weu - sne
been achieved by the enactment OF new
civil service law. Even In the city OF
New York, where the sinister genius OF
Tammany Hall devotes itsslf with the
accustomed rest and stiii to the task Of
oircumvsnting the civil service law and
where the local Civil Service reform AS
soci.tion cooperating with the State au-
thoritiss has TO light over every foot OF
around, many valuable successes have
been soored-at least In crossing iniquft-
Gus schemes and In making the ways Of
the transsrsesor duly lard. Also on the
other side Of the Continent. In San Fran.
cisco, d stinct progress has been recorded
By the adoption Of . city charter provid-
Ing for the introduction OF the merit sys-
tsmlin the municipal service
But the fact In which the friend Of civil
services reform may find the most cheer
ing ASSURANCE Of the triumph OF his
cause In the future, oonslsts In the strik-
ing evidences Of the growth Of that eau se
IN the favor Of pubic opinion: But
when, tix months ago, President Nick In
lsy's order curtailin9 the area OF the
merit ~ stem appeared the manifestation
Of popular disapproval was far more gen.
sral and earnest than the originator OF
the measure had exppsctsd and than the
friends Of the merit system had dared 20
hope. Not even party spirit, usually
30 impotent in such cases, was PROOF
against the popular feeling Of disep.
iutment. not few journals, otherwise
staunoh partisans Of the Administrations.
giving voice to that feeling with remark
able emphasis.
The rtason 10 simple. The people know
that civil ssrvioe reform a. embodied In
the merit system Ii simply the applic9-
ton to the public service Of the plainsss
principles of common sense and common
honesty. Even Its enemies are ct heart
reoog nizing its virtues. A resolute and
perssvering appeal TO public opinions. -
the good sense and patriotism OF such
a people as ours, will not be In vain. 30
good q cause, supported BY dauntless de-
votion, can never fall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-15
FIRE AT BIDDEFORD.
A Six Thousand Dollar Loss There Yes
terdsy Afternoon.

Biddsford, December IA two story
wooden structure, known as the Hill
block at the corner of Main and Alfred
streets. was partially burned this after
noon, causing . loss OF about $1,000. The
building IL owned by John Perry and E.
g. Luques, and occupied by Colakewich
Bros, and Charles Simard. dry goods
dealers, and John Lubinsky. dealer In
boots and shoes, who were all consider
ably damaged by the ire, smoke and
water. The fire was under great hradway
when discovered and Chief Leonard who
feared q disastrous fire would result on
account Of the block being In proximity
to large number of old wooden struo
lures, ordered second alarm, summon-
ing the Saoo department. The fire. how
ever, was conf ned to the building whore
IL originated. The loss IL partially
covered by insurance.
Colakewich Brothers estimate their loss
at 5000. The fire is supposed to have
been caused by q defective chimney.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-15
BASKET BALL.
Two Good Games at Y. 81. g. A. Gymns-
stun.


There vera two games Of basket ball
played at the \. N. q. A. on Thursday
night and o good sized crowd was present
The first game WAS between the Orange
and Preble teams and was won by the
former. IL TO 10. The Orange team was
composed Of Winchester and Watson. for
wards, Wilson, center. and Haskell and
Turner, backa The Preblss were made
up OF Smart and Body, forwards, Schu-
macher, center, and o'Donnell and Rsce,
backs
The second game. between the Greens
aud Blues. was most one sided, the
Greens winning - to 4. Last yesr the
Greens wsrs the champion team while the
Blues have organized only this
year. The Greens are com posed Of
Lothrop and AArston, forwards. Lorins.
center and Roberts and DeShon, backs.
The Blues are Hade mp Of Moody and
Tarling, forwards, Rich, center and
Wall and wesoott, backs.
The referee of both games WAS Maurice
Ross.
On Wednesday evening next week the
Maroons and Greens will play and also
the Blues and Crimsons. On Friday
evening the Maroons will meet the crack
team Of Rochester, N. H.
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No Right to Ugliness.

The woman who Is lovely In face, form
and temper will always have friends, but
one who would be attractive must keep
her health. II she 10 weak, siekly and all
run down, she will be nervous and irrit-
trouble, her impure blood will cause
pimples, blotches, skin eruptions and a
wretched complexion. Electric Bitters IL
the best medicine In the world to regu-
late stomach, liver and kidneys and to
purity the blood. 1t gives strong nerves,
bright eyes. smooth. velvety skin, rich
charming woman Of rundown invalid.
Only so csnts at IL. p. 3. Goold, or
Congress street, and ID. q. Starr. Cum
berland Mills.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-15
ANII-INPRRIALISTS.

Philadelphia, December Ian anti
iinperialist mass meeting Of the Ameri-
can League of Philadelphia was held TO-
night. Prominent among the speakers
were Congressman John ]. Lsntz Of Ohio
and Charles A. Towne Of MINI. George
g. Mercer. president Of the Philadelphia
league made the opening address. A
numtsr Of Phiadslphis clergymen spoke
and letters Of regret were read from ex-
senator George y. Edmunds and Senator
(3sorQe H. Hoar,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-15
Performance on the Whole Greatly
Pleased.
Sembrich Was Feature
of Performance.
Criticism Because of Weakening
Of Advertised Cast.

Portland can now boast Of having had
two performances Of grand opera at the
Jefferson. each In Its way representative
Of . different type Of musio. Nearly two
years ago We had the pleasure Of listen
ing to and seeing (for 1t was delight
both to ear and eyel q fine performances
Of "1annhauser," one Of the most popu-
lar OF wasner's operas and an excellent
example Of the modern romantic style.
Last night. in decided oontiaIt TO that
our ears were pleased with rendering
Of 'The Barter of ssville," which ~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-15
ALL GOT OUT SAFELY.
Psnnsyivsnis Deaf and Dumb Instituts
Burned.

Pittsburg. December h.-The Western
Psnnsylvsnia institute for deaf and
dumb situated at Edgswood was complste-
~ burned this evening. The Ave hundred
pupils In the buildings were panic
stricken but the teachers quickly secured
control Of them and 10 is believed all were
saved. The institute was an immense i've
story brick building which covered an
acre OF ground and was considered one Of
the Institutions under the care Of Penn .
sylvsnia. Pupils from all over the state
were pupils. The value Of the destroyed
property IL very large, but has not as Jet
bsen estimated. The origin Of the IRE IL
. mystery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-15
SUICIDE A gAKE.

Stonington. Conn.,, De osmber IA
notN addressed to Mrs. I. Doremus. Up.
per Montclair. N. j.. and signed BY 81.
Doremus." In which the writer said he
was about to end his life BY throwing
himself overt GARD MAS found attached to
q white fedora hat In a statsroom of the
steamer State Of Maine. on her arriva ]
here this morning. From the note IL
would appear that the writer had COM
mittsd suicide during the trip from New
York to this oity, but from Investigation
made by the officers on the boat a. we'll
a. by q. II. Briggs, the local sgsnt. the
alleged suicide IL regarded as q fake.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-15
ST. ALLAN CoMMANDERY.

At the annual oonolave Of st. Alban
Commentary, X. T.. held last evening
the following officers were elected and In.
stalled:
Em. m.-Millsrd r. Hicks.
Gau.-Thowas K. Mcdonald.
Capt. Gen.-Hsnry l. Nelson.
Sr. W.-Charles II. Peterson.
Jr. W.-Gsorge 7. Dealy.
Prelate-Rev. Joseph b. Shepherd.
Trsssurer-Ed~ard b. Winslow.
kecorder-Wm. N. Howe.
Standard Bearer-Robert B. Swift.
Sword Besrer-Arthur J. Floyd.
Wardsr-Wm. y. Bennett.
Guards-Edward II. Lang, Jr.. Hart
land p. Babb, and william y. Spear.
Armorer-Lsvi NJ. Prince.
Orgsnist-W Walter 5 Smith.
Trustee-A. q. Sehlotterbeck.
Finance Benjamin +. An
drews, William N. Prince and Bryce NJ.
Edwards.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-15
fairly represents the italian school OF the

fairly represents the italian school OF the
last century ~ any thing which could
have been chosen.
Each kind Of opefn has its seslous ad
vocates who Sare only for their special
variety, but there still remains large
proportion of the music loving public.
which enjoys both the italian ana Ger
man, provided the representation thereof
be an artistioally satisfactory one.
OF the performance last evenin 6 We
can surely say that it was Sembrich
fret, last, and always sembrich, with
her faci'e, exquisite execution, and her
natural and vivaoious acting. A charm
ing woman. q captivating actress and a
ginger of marvellous capabilities sesued
to be m tied In the person Of Nine. Sem.
brich, and to all who were at the Jefier.
son last evening, the memory OF that
performance OF the famous BARBER
will only te-Ssmbrich.
1t was o great disappointment that
Sig. Campanari. who had basn advertised
to sing the part of Figaro" from the
outset, should have failed to iuaterializs
at the last minute, and one cannot help
wondering II We shall always be treated
In this fashion. People are lured to buy
tickets on account Of an attractive cast,
which 10 surely to be given exactly % In
Boston and New York, whsn-at the
last minute-a less oelepia tsd singer Is
substituted for one Of the drawing cards.
This sort OF thing does happen, we ad-
init, In other places, but 1t ssems 90 II
this city were continually disappointed
by these sins OF omission.
These words. perhaps seem ungraoious,
when We consider the acceptable manner
in which signor PM Corsi sang the part
of "Figaro," the Barber-winning much
Applause at various places In tie opera.
In the opening scene with "The
Count" they both were heartily zap.
plauded for the spirited way In which
they gave the duet "Ecco ridente II
cielo," followed by the ever popular song
Of the BARRIERS, "Figaro. qua Figaro
lei"
The setting of the first scene was most
attractive, aud the troops Of men with
their mandolins. surrounding the Count
and Figaro gave the only bit Of Southern
life to the piecs. which otherwise might
be any whore than in Seville.
That makes pretty picture. however,
and goes along with our idea Of Spanish
cavaliers, wooing fair ladies who have
tyranical guardians, who all plot and
intrigue and oountsr plot, in order to &C.
complish their own ends.
II. Salignao played the role OF the
Count with much OF the persuasivsnsss
Of the lover, but as . singer he was not
entirely satisfactory, especially In the
early part Of the first act. The voice was
often SWEET and sympathetic. but many
times ID seemed forced and uneven, In
deed at times, somewhat false In intona-
tion, and hardly an equal. vocally. for
the charming Rosina. The duet with
Figaro, "Ahi che d'amors." was tho
roughly delightful. however, after N.
Salignao had become somewhat adapted
to the occasion.
In the next scene where Rosina frsl
makes her appearance. he sings tbs
charming song, 80 some docils," and the
sayest sort Of duet with Bigaro, which
thoroughly aroused the delight Of the
audience at the prima donnA's wonderful
singing. =.