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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
Court Day.

Everybody and his dog came to town
Monday, and it looked as if the day
would be good one, but it turned out
to be unusually dull for March court.
There were from $50 to 400 cattle on
the market, most of which chang e /
hands privately. Yearling steers and
heifers brought from $12 to ST, cows
S18 to 1922, lot of butcher stuff Sc to
BIC, bunch of yearling heifers s1S.
A few hogs sold at BIC. Bowen Fox
bought several good mules at from $50
to $50. Several plug horses were sold,
bit they are so slow now that it is not
worth while to even quote the prices.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

The friends of Ed. and Mrs. VIM.
Walden deeply sympathize with them
in the loss of their eighteen-mOnths
old baby, Mary Brewer. T h e
parents had been visiting Mrs. Wal
den's mother, near Harr0dsburg for
several days, when the baby was taken
i'll of pneumonia. All that medical
skill could do was done to relieve the
little sufferer, but she expired at an
early hour Thursday morning. The
remains were brought to Lancaster
and inferred Saturday morning, servi-
ces being conducted at the grave by
Ed. Chas. Powell. The grief-strickel
parents have much sympathy in their
bereavement.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
Ten Years Old.

Ten years ago The RECORD made
its first appearance in Lancaster. 1t
was edited by the lamented James r.
Mars until 1895, when the present
publisher took hold of the throttle
with an inexperienced hand and no
extra fuel in the tender to help
pull the steep hill before us. During
these four years we have made long
pull, strong pull and an unrelenting
pull to keep steam up, and next Sat
urday will reach the fourth mile post
not much better off so far as fuel" is
concerned, but with a fair supply of
experience and a firmer determination
to yet catch even and run on schedule
time. We heartily appreciate the
manner i'm which our subscribers have
stuck to us, but feel that we have
fallen short in giving them value re-
ceived for their kind patronage. With
a big debt hanging over US, and an
enormous weekly expense account,
the clouds of dependency have fire.
quently gathered, but believing, as
we do, that all things come to him
who hustles, we spat upon our greasy,
inky hands, took fresh hold and were
soon too busy to brood Orer kicking
creditors, delinquent subscribers, etc.
We desire to thank our patrons, seI-
arately and collectively, for their
kindnesses, and promise to strive
more diligently in the future to merit
their support by giving them a strict
ly home paper, full of home news and
pulling at all times for the advance
ment of home enterprises.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
COlOred Recruits.

The War Department has wired 1t.
w. t. Johnston, recruiting officer at
Lexington, KY, to enlist cOlored ap-
plicants for Cavalry and Infantry SER
vice, sending the former to Fort Grant,
Arizona, and the latter to Fort Doug
lass, Salt Lake City. This is anex-
cellent opportunity for young cOlOred
men to get into the regular Army.
Recruit for white Infantry and Caval-
ry regiments are also wanted. Apply
to LIEUT.. w. T. JOHNSTON.
f-lO-tf Main st. Lexington, Ky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
Ready for Business.

Come and give your measures and
save a few dollars. Best quality, at
shOddy prices, from Wanamaker and
Brown and Howard Tailoring COM
pany. You can get the first choice
by coming now and order suit to come
when you want it. Suits, tailOr-made
from $40. to $50. Ready-to-wear Suits
$3.50 to $40. Come while / am at
home. Fit and quality guaranteed.
All wool. nj. ID. HUGHES Agent.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
Suitable Timber

There is general desire among the
Garrard democrats for Judge NJ. D.
Hughes to announce for representative,
but he hasn't said "yes" yet. There
are many who think the republicans
wouldn't put up man if the judge ac-
cepts the nomination, knowing the alb
solute folly in trying to beat him, even
with their big republican majority
Stanford Journal.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
Handsome Work.

Architest Jas. r. Ryan has made
plans of several dwellings for Lancas-
ter people, and the work has been
highly praised by all who have seen
it. His drawings made for H. NJ.
BallOu, Cable Denny, A. H. Rice and
Others have been much admired and
and the parties having it done are
cOngratulating themselves on securing
him. Mr.. Ryan's son, Richard, is an
artist of great skill and two cleverer
gentlemen could not de found.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
To the North.

The Queen and Crescent Route has
inaugurated service of observation
cars on the famous Blue Grass Vesti-
bule between Cincinnati and Lexing-
ton. Free Parlor cars and Queen and
Crescent Standard Vestibuled day
coaches. 4 trains daily to Cincinnati
with close connection with all trains
north.
Queen and Crescent trains are with
out a peer in the South. II miles
shortest line, unequalled train service.
W. c. RinearsOn, General Passenger
Agent.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
Speaking Monday.

Hon. &C. McChOrd, candidate for
democratic nomination for Railroad
Commissioner, addressed big crowd
at the Court House Monday, and, we
learn, added many new friends to his
already long list in Garrard. Mr.. Nc
Chord hOnOred THE RECORD office
with call and we found him to be a
gentleman well versed on questions
of the day and very confident of his
nomination. He has much faith in
building of the Southern road from
Burgin to MiddlesborO and said .the
plan was quite plausible.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
Sentence Reduced

Acting Governor WOrthington has
committed the sentence of Mack Ferrill
from life to ten years. Ferrill killed
Sam1 Engleman, "Long SAM, at
Stanford several years ago. This re-
ductiOn, together with his "good time
will leave about two more years for
Ferrin to serve. The Stanford Jour-
nal says the report that Judge Saufley
and attorney Sam Owsley recommend
ed the Communication is untrue.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

The marriage of Miss EudOxie Moss
and Mr.. Eugene Moss was sOlomnized
at the residence of the brides parents
in this city yesterday. The bride Is
the daughter of Mr.. w. B. Moss. She
isa young lady of rare beauty and in
tellect. She is a graduate of Daugh-
tiers College at Harrodsburg, and also
af the Lexington Business College.
The groom is native Of Henderson,
N. c., but for some time has held a
position IN Lexington. Immediately
after the ceremony. the couple left for
Lexington, where they will reside
The RECORD extends congratulations
to the happy pair.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
Not Much Talk.

81 don't hear much talk On politics
here. What's the matter?" asked a
visitor of a Lancaster man Monday.
Its because nearly everybody has
gone to work." replied the Citizen -
"and they have no time to talk. OF
course there are few fellows talking,
who have no other occupation, but
most of our people have found that
bread and meat cannot be earned by
sitting on goods box and talking pol
iticS,,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
A Great Success.

/ have had my cistern cleaned with
the Automatic Cistern Cleaner, owned
by Austin and Hatcher and it gives
perfect satisfaction. Jacob Joseph.
/ am well pleased with the work
done by the Automatic Cistern
Cleaner. It's great success.
JnO. NJ. Duncan.
The Automatic CiStern Cleaner does
its work to perfection. 1t removes all
dirt and leaves the water as clear as
crystal. My cistern is now as clear as
if all water had been removed and it
had been cleaned in the old fashion
way. III. A. b. Marksbury.
r. E. Henry has charge of the
machine and will attend properly toall
orders. See him or leave word at THE
RECORD office.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

National Convention Union Reform
Party of Ohio, Cincinnati, o., March
l, 2, 1899.
Annual Convention National Ameri-
can WOman'S Suffrage Association,
Grand Rapids, Mich. April q, to May
5, 1899.
National Society Sons of the Ameri-
can Revolution, Detroit, Mich, May I,
1899.
American Library Association Con-
vention, Atlanta. Ca, May so, 1899.
Annual Encampment G.. A. R. Of
Tennessee, lockwood, Tenn, May 10,
II, 1899. From points in Tennessee.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
Crutchficli-Aoulden.

The Lexington Herald of Tuesday,
says Mrs. Maggie Bouiden, daughter of
Col. John w. Poor, Of Garrard county.
was married in that city to Mr.. John
III. Crutchfield. The bride was the
widow of Hon. Chas. VI. Boulder, who
was one of the most prominent and
popular men in Garrard county. The
groom was engaged in the dry goods
business in Lexington, but retired
several years ago.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
Trusted Servant Dead.

Lucinda Anderson, who has been
cooking for Mr.. and Mrs. RObt. L. FL
kin for nearly ten years, died at their
residence Friday. Mrs. Elkin tells us
the woman was so obliging and atten-
tive about her work that the entire
family had become attached to her.
The matter of securing honest, faith
full servants has become a difficult task
and when one is secured it is hard to
have to pa rt with them.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
The Endowment Rank.

Mr.. Joe f. Waters succeeds i'm az :
ding many names to the list of men,
berS of the Endowment Rank Knights
of Pythias. This insurance is safe and
cheap. The X. P's are among the
strongest orders in America and the
insurance branch is managed by e,
perienced business men. The Lam
caster Rank now numbers about forty.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
New Stand.

We are now in our new building,
c)rner Crab Orchard and Campbell
streets, better prepared than ever to
furnish Flour in exchange for wheat.
Farmers, bring on your grain and get
good turnout of -four second in quail
ity to none i'm the state.
ct PORTS Bros.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
Pay Your School Tax.

The Garrard Circuit Court has de-
cided that the Lancaster Graded Com
mon School is on legal basis and that
the school tax must be paid and I'M
less paid at once levieS and sales will
be made. By order of the Board of
Trustees. E. w. Harris, COll'r.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

The Knight of Pythias have secured
the Shubert Concert Co., to give one
of their superb entertainments at the
Court House in Lancaster Saturday
night. The ShubertS have national
reputation and give an entertainment
worth double the price of admission.
1t will cost nothing extra to have a
good seat reserved. Call at McROberts
Drug Store and see the board.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

Only fifty cents admission to all
parts of the house. Have seats re-
served for the Shubert concert. The
board is at McROberts store and
there's no extra charge for reserving
seats.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

a. B. Robertson & Bro, the huStling
dry goods merchants, of Danville,
send message to their Garrard county
friends through the columns of The
RECORD today. See second page.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
Excellent Paper.

A sample copy of ''The White Rib
bon," a neat little paper publish ed by
the w. c. T. u, has been received at
this office. 1t is chock full of choice
reading matter of great interest to
lovers of the temperance cause. The
subscription price is small and all tenn
perance workers should have a copy.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

To buy a first-class stock of goods
requires experience, care and cash. An
these were at hand in purchasing
JOseph's spring stock. and he is now
showing the prettiest and best goods
to be found anywhere.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
POSTPONED.

On account of the concert Saturday
night, the Social Club will not meet
until Saturday week, at which time
the Philippine question will be dis
cuSsed. All are cordially invited: to
meet with the club and an enjoyable
evening is assured.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

The Ladies Aid Society will give a
reception in the Christian church this
evening at 7:3O to meet Ed. and Mrs.
Charles E. Powell. All members of
the church, in addition to those of the
society, and pastors of other churches
are cordially invited to be present.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

/ am better prepared to do frst class
work than ever. Bring in your Buggy
PheatonS or Surrreys If you want good
work for little money.
w. J. ROMANS.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
LANCASTER KY, THURSDAY AFTERNOON. MARCH 80, $780,
POpe.Turner,

Rev. Ira Partin united the hearts
and hands Of Mr.. Joe Pope and Miss
Alice Turner at Hiattsville, Both
are well known young people and they
have many well wishes.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

Bell, the Florist, wiKf>seDd you the
choicest cut flowers for Faster. Car
get them here in a few hours.
Ed. c.. Gaines, Agent.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
barred PlymOthrOcks

l have fine pen of the above chick
ems, and will sell eggs at so cents per
setting of ID. They are medium size,
splendid layers and mature early.
Leave orders at McROberts Drug Store.
If r. w. McRObertS,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

Gov. WOrthingtOn has reduced the
sentence Of Sawyer, who killed Bob
Burnside. A strong fight has been
made for Sawyer ever since he killed
Burnside at Barboursville several years
ago.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

Bells Easter boxes of tut flowers,
are arranged to lookf heH best. Flow
ers are not thrown in WY how. Place
your order with
Ed. c. Gaines, Agent.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

A nice box of Easter flowers for 50;
better one for $751; s9mething extra
from S. to so. p c. Gaines, agent
for Bell, fine Fl0riStv
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

Try Potts Whole Wheat Flour or
Graham, NutriciOus and Digestable.
Nothing like it. III. G.. Potts, Buck
eye, Ky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
Landlord Penny.

DR.. w. B. Penny, who was captain
of Co. B. 9th ImmuneS, has laid aside
his sword and taken charge of the St.
ASaph hotel i'm Stanford.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

% acres of sod land already plOwed,
for Hemp. Terms on application to
C.. w. Anderson.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

The large Lodge Room over Post
office call on w. T. West or w. McC
Johnston for particulars.
w. o. Bradley
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

Look out for SWindlerS on Rubber
tires. w. ]. Romans has the best
made.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

Many hundreds of tickets are being
given away i'm the guessing on the
Range at JOSeph'S. See this elegant
Range.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

Notwithstanding the bad weather,
many people have come to see the
lovely dress goods, shoes, hosiery, laces,
ETC., at JUSeph'S.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

Examine the American No. 20, Chill.
ed Plow, at Haselden'S, it is fully
guaranteed.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
g G 4 NJ
DRY GOODS co.

Book your order for an Easter box of
Bells choice cut flowers, with Ed. G.
Gaines, Agent.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

A large lot of Collars, Pads, Hames,
Trace-chains and wagon breeching,
going cheap. j. r. Haselden.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

Clover, Timothy, Blue Grass, Orch
ard Grass and Seed Oats. at
G.. S. GAINES
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

Fancy Glover and Timothy Hay
sold and delivered anywhere in town
by G., S. Gaines
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

All kinds of weather has prevailed
this week, snow, rain, hail, Sleet, sun
shine. On Monday there was also "a
good sprinkle of mOonShine" on hand.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

Bells flowers goIeksfywheae. Place
-FOUR order for Eastffz with.
Ed HGaines, Agent.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

The choicest Easier ayNers are SEN
out by Bell, The El4r&.
Ed C&aines, Agent.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

We are better prepared than ever to
sell you carpets. j. A. Beazley & CO.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

Choice flower seeds in bulk at very
low prices. j. G. Thompson,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

The Shuberts are the best musicians
on the road this season.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
SP RING and
SUMMER GOODS
STILL COMING IN.
@GIs9@Zaaa aaa5a5gasa@SsN

Our stock will be large and complete in every
detail. We are showing handsome line of
Ladies Tailor-made Suits, Silk and Satin Shirt
waists Top Skirts and Petticoats all ready to
wear.
Our line Of Wool Dress Goods in black and
colors silk shirt waist pattern is large attractive
in style, good in quality and low in prices.
We have every thing new in Wash Fabrics
from the Cheapest to the Best. Come and look
us over and you will decide at once that you
will make your Spring purchases of
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
Wanted.

Eggs and Chickens. Good price paid.
Bring them in before prices drop.
III. b. NOrthcOtt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

Vented.
Car Iron and Bones. H. B. North
colt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

Get our prices on Harness and Sad.
dlery. j. r. Haselden.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

DIR. Grant will be at Paint Lick
next Tuesday.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30
NJ irii M m IlilS
LOCAL HAPPENINGS. =
XIIAIAIA WI
Hosiery JoSephS Smoke the Proctor Knott cigar.
Elegant Josephs cheap. J. ROMANS
Several DRINKS left Saturday night

Second degree work at X. P. lodge
tomorrow night.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

The Journal says the small poX scare
lost thousands of dollars to Stanford.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

Maple trees for Spring planting.
j. c. ThOmpsup.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-30

TERMS OF SUBsCRIPTI
800 per gear in Adndrce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-23

DEATHs.-Mr. Rollo Henry, a we'll.
known resident, died at his home in
the northern part of the city early
this morning. The deceased had
been in feeble health Tor several
years, and had been confined to bis
home most of the time, being ur.
able to walk any distance. Mr.. Henry
was formerly member of the police
force of the city on which he served for
several years. He leaves a widow and
several children.
Mr.. George T. Curtis, well-known
Alexandrian, died at his home on Frank
lin street, early this morning. The de-
ceased, it will be reuemb ered, was par
alyzsd recently, and his health had
been declining ever siocs. Mr.. Curtis
was born in the southeastern part of
the city half century ego, being son
of the late Henry CARTS. He was q
carpenter by trade, but for several
years had been special officer at the
Fayette street depot 10 this city. He
leaves widow and several children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-23

GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH. -
Toere will be DO services at the Ger
man Lutheran Church on Christmas
day, owir 6 to the fact that as yet DO
pastor has been assigned to the
church in his city since the resigna.
tion Of Rev. Mr.. Eoerlein, which occur
red short time since. Tomorrow the
services will be at and 7:30 O'Clock D..
20. ard will be conducted by Rev. b.
Schroeder, of Was ipgton. At both
services the choir will render the fol.
lowing programme of music; Anthem,
Du Lieber Frommer Heiiger Christ,
Schilliug; Kurzsnk nabe's service; Sane.
tus, Howard; Anthem, "Bethlehem's
Palms." Wodell. The soloists will be
Miss Blanche Rotchford and Mr.. Louis
Bohraus. Those who will compose the
choir are the following: Misses Blanche
Rotchford, Florence Rocker, L. Ap-
pich, Bertha Rocker, r. Appich and A.
Didszoneit, and Messrs. L. Bohraue, P.
Didszoneit, w. Herfurth, F. Didszoneit,
G. Herfurth, L. Folmar, E. Hellmutb,
F. Schoen and F. Baier; organist, Miss
A. Rhienecker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-23

PERsoNAL.-Mrs Todd will, at her
nome. at the corner of King and C :
ium6us streets. tonight entertain a
humber of the little friends OF her two
sons, Masters Huh and Judge Todd.
Miss Flora Miffleton is visiting friends
in Charlottesville.
Mrs. Amos Woodward has returned
from an extended visit to friends and
relatives in Philadelphia.
Mise Mamie Humphreys, of Lynch.
burg, is visiting friends and relatives in
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cour,laud H. Smith,
who went abroad after their wedding
last October, reached New York this
morning.
A well-executed portrait of Rsv. Dr..
Packard, painted by Mrs. Andrews, of
Washington, was sent to the doctor at
his home on Seminary Hill today-his
Slst birthday.
Mr.. J. M. Leicht, formerly of this
city, has been elected vice president of
the consolidated breweries of Clevt-
land, Ohio.
DR.. J. w. Wheat, of New York, is 10
the city on his way to Upparvile to see
his brother, Mr.. Robert Wheat, who is
quite sick there.
Capt llewellyn Powell aud Mr. William
Leadbeater hsve returned to their homes in
this city for the holiday.
Miss Annie Hume. daughter of Rev. Dr..
Thomas Hume, of the University of North
Carolina. ard who is attending Hol ms Insti-
tut is spending the holidays with Miss Lids
Butler, on south Columbus 81 rect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-23

ANOTHER LETTER From THE Eap1
Mr. b. kempsr has received the fol.
loving:
Baghtsyde, Westwoo1 Road, Beverley.
VIZ December IL, 1899.
". Sir sad Pro q have the peasur, to
, has dispstched addressed to you) hammer If
evergfeens and hamper of game. The latter
his Lordship informs me is to cont,in id
pm easants, 16 partridges and hsres. They
would leave Liverpool for New York by the
! Etruria which sailed on the 9th inst. I hone
they WI arrive in good condition and safe.
And am sure If the enjoyment of the Breth-
rem In eating them is as great as that of the
earl IN sending them, they will be properly
appreciated.
ais Lordship is at present at his town
residence, ~ Grosveuor Square, W. London.
expect you will get letter from Lord
Londesborough. The evergreens I expect
Will DO from Cave Castle, once owned by a
washington. / also expect that the owner
OF Cave Castle, Mrs, Barnard will send you a
hamper of evergreens She also possesses an
oil! painting of Gen. Washington photo of
which she will send your lodge at an early
date. This painting has never been engraved
ana consequently the photograph will be all
tue more valuable to you. The original was
painted as present to the stakeholder, Of
Holland, and captured by an English msn-of-
war in transit and sold in London; purchas-
ed by one of Mr.. Albemsrle's family, who was
schoolfellow OF one of Mrs. Barnard's hus-
bands ancestors, and he got permission to
have it copied. Where the original is Mr..
Barnard does not know. Should any of the
brethren OF your l5dge visit the neighborhood
OF Beverley and would like to see the
painting car get them permission to do SO,
If you or they will let me know.
Wishing you very happy Christmas and
prosperous New Year in haste am
Yours fraternally,