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The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29

The Orange Market-The only available oranges are from California. Last week sixty-eight cars were auc- tioned at New York at higher prices than have been obtained before this season. All the best navels of desir- able size brought from $375 to $4 per box, the smaller size of best frnit sold at $3.25 to $3.50. Owing to the advance in the market, some shipments have been made from the Mediterranean, and it is reported that 15,00O boxes are one the road at present. As far as Florida oranges are concerned. it is useless to expect any more fruit of consequence this season, late freezing weather having ruined it.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
A Close Shave.

A circus paid a flying visit to small country town, and the price of admis- sion wss sixpence, children under 10 years of age half price. It was Edith s tenth birthday, and her brother Tom. aged lS, took her in the afternoon to see the show. Arrived at tho door, he put down ninepence and asked for two front seats.
 "How old is the little girl?" asked the money taker doubtfully.
 Well. replied Master Tom, "this is her tenth birthday, but she was not born until rather late III he afternoon.
 The money taker accepted the state ment and handed hIm the tickets Eut 1t Was a close shave - Bnndon llt-BIts
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
His Fall.

John Lancaster, the comedian. tells a story that comes all the way from Que bee. He was sightseeing with a Tom my Atkins one day while Ill that prov inoe, and they had as companion and guide an old soldier. When they reached the Wolfe monument. which is located on historic spot. Tommy said. "Wot's this?"
 The guide replied. t" 'Ere's were a great 'ero fell.
 "Did hit 'urt 'im?" asked Tommy.
 'Urt 'im" replied the guide. "W'y, 'ell Hit killed imp'
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
TRY ALIENS FOoT-EAsE

A powder to be shaken in the shoes At this season of the year your feet feel swollen, nervous and uncomfortable. II yeu have smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens FoOt-Ease. It rests and comforts makes walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet, blisters and callous spots. Re. lieves corns and bunions of all pain and is acertain cure for Chilblains, Sweating, damp or frosted feet. Wehaye over thirty thOus. and testimonials. Try it today. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial package FREE. Address, Allen s. Olm. sted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
RICH Government Lands.

A soil of very deep dark loam; will grow all kinds of vegetables, grain, hay-in great abundance. Climate splendid. Crop fail ures impossible. Adapted to the raising of cattle, sheep, hogs dairy and poultry in- dustries. In mining district, providing an excellent market for all products. Also rich cranberry lands. Magnificent chance if taken at once. Write for descriptive book giving full particulars. Address today
 c. R. DEWITT, Secretary,
 28 Thurlow Block, San Francisco, Cal.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29

In Lady Gregory's newly published "reminiscences she says of George IV's trip to Ireland in 1891: "The king ar rived after a good passage, during which much goose pie and whisky had been consumed. Word had just come of the death of Napoleon at St. Helena. The story goes that Sire, your enemy is dead, were the words he was greeted with. When did she die?' was his TO- sponse. But the queen was indeed also dead"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
Scientific FOrecastin 2.

The first attempt at scientific fore casting of the weather was the result of a storm which during the Crimean war, Nov. If, 1854, almost destroyed the fleets Of France and England. As a storm had ragged several days earlier in France, investigations were made, which showed that the two were in reality one storm, and that it's path could have been ascertained and the fleet forewarned in ample time to reach safety.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
.ooo .ooo SAILORS FROM ONE SHIP

The U. S. Receiving Ship Vermont, now over 50 years old, has been the school house for over 1,00O0 600 sailors in our navy The age and the accomplishments of the Vermont are much the same as Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which has been before the public for 50 years and has cured in numerable cases of malaria, fever and ague, besides dyspepsia, constipation, in- digestion, blood disorders and kidney af- fectious
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
FOR MEN ONLY. DR. FOOTE & STAFF
161 ADAMS ST. CHICAGO.

Men requiring unsurpassed treatment should consult personally or by letter "Free" with the pioneer and only exclusive mems special ists in United States. Diseases of men made the study of life time Unfortunates every where should immediately communicate with Dr. FOOte of Chicago. Everything confidential. Remedies sent everywhere in sealed packages and letters in plain envelopes Correspondence solicited. Latest Surgical, Medical and Electrical methods adopted. Deluging the stomach with drugs abandoned. Avoid drugs recommended by the unauthorized and self styled specialists in western towns; few genuine specialists locate Outsideiof New York or Chi cagO. In these cities your private affairs are safe. Unequaled treatment for all diseases and weaknesses of the Genito-Urinary, Sexual. Re productive and Nervous Systems. Impedi- ments to marriage removed. "SyphaIap positively purifes the blood, cures syphilis and removes all white ulcers in throat or mouth copper-cOlored spots on body and eruptiOns on skin, also catarrh and rheumatism. ''VigO- rala," the only permanent restorer and inVig- orator, gives vigOr to vital organs and nerves, prevents and cures grip. $l per bottle for s Trial bottles, either remedy. half price.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
Tit For Tat.
IlI trOr Iats 3rnthers and sisters On0ht to be glad

Brothers and sisters ought to be glad to give and receive mutual assistance.
 "You show such had taste in the se- lection of your neckties, Horace, !" said the elder sister of youth in his teens. ''They always look so wrinkled and shapeless too. You ought to let me buy them and tie them for you. D
 'I'm willing, sis" he answered, looking at her pinched waist, Eff you'll let me buy your belts and fasten them around you. '-YOuth's Companion.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
OverdId 1t.

"I understand she married him to re- form him
 That was it. And she did the job so thoroughly that now he doesn't like the kind of woman he liked when he married her and is trying to get di- Yorca Cincinnati Enquirer.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29

Kate-So Carrie is to be married. l suppose she is very happy?
 Ruth-Happyf l should say so. MT. Fixton, her fiance. doesn't amount to much. but her trousseau is just elegant Boston Transcript.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
Smoke One With Me.

"Do you smoke?' asked the middle aged man. "You didn't two months ago. You oughtn't to smoke, my boy: you're too young and not strong look ing. Then the elderly adviser started to light a cigar. Have a cigar9" he said absentmindedly, as he scratched a match. The young man took the cigar and bit off the end
 ''These are very mild," ended the speaker, presumably for the benefit of his conscience mild, and won t hurt you any. New York Commer, cial Advertiser.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29

"Prisoner. said the court, 'have you anything to say for yourselfY'
 Whats the usef" replied the cul- prit; ''you guys wouldn't believe me. D Philadelphia North American
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
LsOsIsGtcaI.

''The trouble with him, said the young man who had been trying to fit tingly de~Tibe all acquaintance, ''is that when he dipped into the sea of knowledge he thought be brought up so much that the blamed thing went = /.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29

When coming to San Francisco go to Brooklyn Hotel, 20S--2l2 Bush Street. Am- erican or European plan. Room and board s1.0O to $1.50 per day; rooms 50 cents to $l.00 per day; single meals 25 cents. Free coach. Chas. Montgomery.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
OPEN LETTERS FROM
Jennie E. Green and Mrs. Harry
 Hardy.

JENNIE E GREEN, Denmark, Iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
 ''I had been sick at my monthly periods for seven years, and tried almost everything ever heard of, but without any benefit. Was troubled with baskache, headache, pains in the shoulders and dizziness. Through my mother was induced to try Lydia E.. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and it has done me so much good. am now sound and we'll"
 Mrs. HARRY HARDY, Riverside, Iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham the story of her struggle with serious ovarian trou- ble, and the benefit she received from the use of Lydia E. Pinkhams Vege- table Compound. This is her letter:
 "How thankful am that I took your medicine. I was troubled for two years with inflammation of the womb and ovaries, womb was also very low. was in constant misery. I had heart trouble, was short of breath and could not walk five blocks to save my life. Suffered very much with my back, had headache all the time, was nervous, menstruations were irregular and painful, had a bad discharge and was troubled with bloating. was 6 perfect wreck. Had doctored and taken local treatments, but still was no better. I was advised by one of my neighbors to write to you. have now finished the second bottle of Mrs. Pink hams Vegetable Compound, and am better in every way. l am able to do all my own work and can walk nearly a mile without fatigue; something 1 had not been able to do for over two years. Your medicine has done me more good than all the doctors"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
NOt n German.

"Did you enjoy the german the other night, Miss DaisyY" asked Tinkleton.
 ''He wasn't a German. Mir Tinkle- ton, answered Daisy innocently; Ines aD Englishman '-Harper Bazaar.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29

EleI hants have only eight teeth-two above and two below on each side All elephants ''baby teeth fall out when the animal is about IA years old. and a new set grows
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
FITS Per! PsTl

ETC Permanently Cured. No fits or nervous iIIS ness after first days use of Dr. Klines Great Nerve RestoTer. Send for FREE &2 .OO trial bottle and treatise. DR K. II. KLINE, Ltd. 930 Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children during the teething period.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29

The more gracefully woman allows herself to be deceived, the easier it be comes for her husband to be a satisfac. tory one.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29

No household is complete without a bottle of the famous Jesse Moore Whiskey. It is pure and wholesome stimulsnt receommened by all physicians. Don't neglect.this necessity.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
MakeYour LiverLiveIy.

lazy, languid liver keeps you in bad health all the time. Wake it up To lively action with CAscarets Candy Cathartic. All druggists, IOc,
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29

It's pretty tough when the "roll of honor" consists of butterless dry bread.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29

know that my life was saved by Piso's Cure for Consumption. John IA. Miller, Au Sable, Michigan, April 2l, 1895.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29

The automatic weighing machine gives pounds in return for pennies.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
d6odJ SasqboaM
 Eazzz:lEl,22,rlU
4 Story of George nv,

Hoods Pills cure liver ills, the non-irritating and only cathartic to take with Hoods sarsa- parilla
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
To Cure a Cold i'm One Day.
A Feminine View.

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets All Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-04-29
Oat of Sight
 Out of Mind.

This great Spring Medicine clarifies the blood as nothing else can. It cures scrof- ula, kidney disease, liver troubles, rheu- matism and kindred ailments. Thus it gives perfect health, strength and appetite for months to come.
 kidneys-"My kidneys troubled me- and on advice took Hoods Sarsaparilla, which gave prompt relief, better appetite. My sleep is re freshlng. It cured my wife also" MICHAEL BOYLE, 3473 Denny Street, Pittsburg Pa.
 Dyspepsia-"COmplic with liver and kidney trouble, I suffered for years with dys- pepsia, with severe pains. Hoods Sarsaparilia made me strong and hearty" J. B. EMERTON, Main Street, Auburn, Me.
 Hip Disease"Five running sores on my hip caused me to use crutches. Was confined to bed every winter. Hoods Sarsap pariila saved my life, as it cured me perfectly. Am strong and we'll" ANNIE ROBERT, 49 Fourth Street, Fall River, Mass.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-05-12
THE GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

Some of the friends of the late Rev and
Mrs a. L. Wheeler will be interested to
learn that on Sunday, May 7. 1899, was
the 50th anniversary Of their marriage.
Only Two are now living who attended
their wedding, Mrs Julius Sanford Of
New Haven and Mrs Emily A. Bennett,
the daughter Of Mrs Wheeler. The only
remaining representative at Mapleton, the
old homestead, not willing to let the
event pass by wholly unobserved, invi-
ted Mrs Sanford to spend the day with
her. She gladly accepted and a most de-
lightful time was spent together in the
same place where 80 years ago the mar
rage ceremony was performed by the
late Rev Lorenzo n. Nickerson. In the
evening company of friends gathered
ia the same place and with appropriate
music, social reminiscencies Of the past,
refreshments and prayer by Rev F. Saw
yer, the golden wedding anniversary was
observed in an unusual but not unproflt.
able manner by those present. The les
son OF the hour seemed to be changes
will come to every family sooner or later
and the great and important business
should be to do all the good we can here
and maze ready for the home beyond.
1.-The loved ones who knew us below,
Who learned the new song with us here,
In chorus will hail us know,
And welcome us home with good cheeri"
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Absolutely Pure

streams. A four-pound eel was caught,
last Saturday night. 1t was three feet,
three inches long and measured eight and
half inches around. When cooked 1t
proved to be Of the best quality and. fiav-
or. The eel was caught by Fl. Cornelius
Judd, who has fished in Plumtrees
brooks many years. He thinks it is the
largest eel ever caught in East Swamp
water.
An old saying is when the squaw fin.
gers show on the hickory nut trees 1t ia
high time to finish planting corn"
George Miller and son are building a
bank wall on their premises along the
highway.
Mrs Street, the aged laundress OF
Plumtrees, met with an accident on Tues
day while delivering her washings. She
was very lucky to get off with only a
broken wheel.
Mrs Emily Mayhem was stricken with
paralysis, last week.
Rev William Morrall and R. M. Gibbs
has returned from q trout expedition In
Kent. Talk about your trout stories!
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-05-12
LONG HILL,
THE NEWS OF A WEEK.

Mrs Harriet Leavett is home again af-
ter spending the winter with her daugh-
ter in Springfield, Mass.
Mrs E. S. Dingey from diego, N. Y,
10 visiting her children, Will and Allie
Dingley.
Master Arthur Jobes rides a new wheel,
q birthday gift from bis mother.
W. A. Garfield from Newtown spent
Sunday with G. T. Downs and family.
The hall was we'll filled, last Isunday
night, to hear Rev Mr. Gurnsey, the pas
tor.
Mrs Goodsen and Miss Griffen OF
Bridgeport were guests of Mrs Walter
Hawley over Sunday.
The choir in the Methodist church was
assisted with cornet by Mr. Brown which
added much to the music. 1t is expect
ed it will be part OF. the choir in the fu-
ture.
Jennie and Fannie Disbrow are taking
q short vacation andiare at their home il
| Easton.
John Mahoney is riding new wheel
George Clark and Rob Turney have
rubber tires on their buggies.
Edward Sherman ia running a new
milk wagon, built by Phillips G Wheeler
Edward Kuhne has been spending &
few days with his mother. Glad to see
children look after their parents when
they get along in yearsI
T. L. Turney has bought a Jersey cow
Miss Fannie Disbrow Is riding a new
wheel.
r. L. Wheeler Is having his buildings
painted.
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desconry meeting of Litchfield county a
Torrington, this week.
NICHOLS.

PERSONAL AND VILLAGE MATTERS.
Eugene Mitchell is riding new Lib
erty bicycle.
Clifford G. Curtis has resumed his in
strumental lessons with Miss Florence
M. Nichols.
Mrs o liver Plumb is quite poorly.
Mrs Joe Thams is riding new wheel.
Mr. Merton has moved into the Booth
place. ae purchased it some time ago,
but ha' been having it papered and
painte;t by Dave Bros. of Bridgeport.
Ross lie J. Nichols visited at r. s. Bias
sett's OF Bridgeport recently.
The Methodist Sunday school is
practicing their Children's day music, for
the al 1ual June concert.
G.. thatcher Gilbert of New Haven
spent Sunday at N. B. Curtis.
Miss Bessie E. Reed, who has been stay
ing with her sister in Bridgeport, spent
Sande Y at her home.
Mra Harvey, the school teacher, and
son, are boarding at FL. z. Reeds.
N. Il. Curtis new house is coming or
in fine shape. 1t will prove q great
addition to the place.
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STEPNEY.
PIERS ONAL TOPICS.

PIERS ONAL TOPICS.
Miss Agnes Bride is guest Of MRS
Jane Taylor.
Charles Sherman and family spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Edison Hayes.
Mr. and Mrs J. Parker OF Seymour
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs M. B.
Hawley.
1t ia rumored that there Ia to be new
firm of wagon and buggy painters to oc-
cupy Smal1ey's new shop that 10 very
nearly completed. It will without doubt
be the largest and NEST complete shop
for general repair work for miles around,
Tyrrell g Burr will run the paint BUSH
ness.
G. E. Osborne, Jr., Is driving a very
choice bred colt.
Mrs Elizabeth Besrdsley is building a
new fence about her place.
Mrs George Coley ia ON the sick list.
Selectman Hayes, with his usual force
of helpers is putting the main roads in
flne shape.
Mr. and Mrs E. j, Hawley were in
town over Sunday.
Miss Cornia B. slade spent Sunday
with her faaher, A. L. Slade.
Burr Hawley is in New FORK, stocking
up with goods.
Mr. and Mrs Parker Of Seymour have
visited friends In the village. Mrs Par
ker, formerly Miss Iva Sharpe, is well
known as teacher in this district. They
were guests of Mr. and Mrs M. B. Haw-
ley. Clarence Beach and lady have been
guests of Mr. Hawley.
Mr. and Mrs James Penfeld Of Bridge
port have been entertained at G. B.
Wheeler's.
Mr. and Mrs Silas Velie OF Bridgeport
we're guest of of Mrs Velie over Sunday
Miss M. E. Seeley is spending a few
days in Ansonia with her sister.
S. o. Nichols and lady of Bridgeport
have been visiting in this vicinity.
G. c. Sherman, wife and daughter, Of
New Haven, have been guests of Mrs G.
<. Osborne and Edison Hayes.
Miss Edna Booth of Newtown is with
her grandmother, Mrs Orville Booth.
Mr. Perry of Bridgeport was the CUES!
of Leslie Purdy over Sunday.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
IN GRANGE CIRCLEs.


May 2 was Chaplain'c night at the
Grange. On account of the absence OF
the chaplain, Mrs N. Fl. Sherwood, the
program was in charge of the lecturer,
=. c. Bradley. K. c. Birge gave prac.
tical talk on "The Home Manufacture of
Farm Machinery" Songs were render
ed by Brothers Clifford Banks, Raymond
Matson, Walter Merwin and Sisters Eliza
beth and Sarah Bradley. Lecture on
Woman's Rights" by Miss Lillian Lewis.
Raymond Matson made an attempt to
decide whether or no a man could be
both shrewd and honest, but left the
matter undecided. Mrs John Osborne
and Miss A. M. Wakeman discussed the
life of our grsndmothers as compared
with the life of the young people today.
The program closed with a recitation by
Walter S. Merwin.
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GEORGETOWN.
CHURCH AND PERSONAL BRIEFS.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL BRIEFS.
Mrs Marvin Stocking entertained Miss
Carrie Raymond and Miss Lawrence of
Bethel, Saturday and Sunday,
Charles Olmstead and Mrs G. A. Jen.
nings drove to Bethel to attend the fu-
neral of Elijah Fnlow.
Major Miller and Mrs Miller enter
tanned their son, d. Fl. Miller and family
Of Norwalk, Sunday.
A recent guest of Mrs Charles Abbott
was Mrs Albert Gorham of Redding.
Charles Olsen has sold new peer.
less" wheel to Gustaf Johnson of North
Main street.
Mrs Albert Howe and son have visited
Mrs Alva Dickens of New Canaan.
William Carroll and family, who occu-
pied the O'Neil place, have moved to the
Walks place, Branchville.
Mrs Lewis Northrop and son drove to
Rldgefield, Sunday, to visit her brothe r,
who has been i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs G. A. Jennings wheeled to New
Canaan, Saturday.
1t is rumored that one or two of
Georgetown's fair maidens will become
brides In June.
Rev U. o. Mohr occupied the pulpit Of
the Congregational church rs usual,
Sunday morning, having returned from
Pennsylvania.
The class OF graduates from the
South Norwalk high school, enjoyed
the hospitality of Miss Katherine Jen-
uings Of North Wilton, one day, last
week.
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ROXBURY.
ANTICS OF THE LIGHTNING.

ANtASp OE HE L16dIN1Nfs
The shower of Tuesday, May 2, made
things lively at the home of James Bots
ford. Their house was struck at the
corner, near the caves, by lightning.
The electric fluid entered the house and
then took two different directions. In
the parlor few pictures were broken.
1t cut up capers up stairs, splitting bed
post, then danced through closet full
of clothes and out through the roof. The
lightning also entered the bedroom on
the first floor, splitting the bed-post and
then passed out into the ground, without
further damage. The strange part Ia
that It did not set any of the beds or
clothes on fire. The people in the house
received quite shock.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-05-12
NEW ROAD NEAR THE FALLS.

jay Tyrrell, who has the contract fol
building the new road near the Falls,
has been hustling things. He begun
work, last Friday, May 3, with q gang
Of eight men and three double teams and
by Thursday or Friday OF this week il
will be open for travel. A representa-
tive Of THE BEE was honored by being
first one TO drive over the new road. The
new road will save quite distance as
the bad hills on the old route and will be
8 great convenience and a good road
when completed.
Frank e. Booth expects to move into
his new house the last Of this week.
Michael McGoldrich has moved his
faraily TO Ansonia.
Mr. and Mrs Abijah Il. Patterson are to
close their house and are to make their
home for the present with Mrs Patter-
sons father, Chauncy A. Beers, onsBote-
ford HILL.
G. 5. Trowbridge, "A. Salmon and Fred
Quintard and friends Of South Norwalk,
are st the club house at the Falls enjoy
ing the spring fishing.
e. y. Wood OF New York IL to move
ioto the Isham cottage this week.
Rev Mr. Humphrey attended the arch
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

Mr. and Mrs w. A. Fem of Shelton
~.
Mrs j. D. Smiley, Mrs d. M. Mitchell
and Mrs s. P. Averill attended the annu-
al meeting of the New Haven Branch of
the Woman's Board of Missions In Bridge
port, Tuesday.
George Fairchfld has removed from
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SHERMAN.

The stereopticon entertainment given
by Prot Taylor on Monday evening at
the hall, proved quite interesting.
Sum Washburn has been visiting rel
atives in Pawling, N. Y.
David Gray is drawing stone for the
foundation OF his new blacksmith shop.
The roads are receiving their share OF
attention, and travelling ia made unpleas-
ant, but wait little.
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LONG HILL.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

Rev Joseph L. Guernsey, pastor Of the
Long Hill Methodist church, will ex-
change pulpits, next Sunday, with Rev
M. o. Lepley Of Grace Methodist church,
Bridgeport. Mr. Lepley will preach and
administer the Holy Communion at 10 45
o. M, and will preach in the hall at 7.3C
p. m.
Sunday school and Christian Endesvor
meeting as usual. Strangers are cor
daily invited.