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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-09

IL the continent of Australia, where
there are SO many queer plants and
animals; lives the numerous and droll
looking family of the kangaroos.
There are several varieties of this
family, but all have the same general
characteristics; very 'arge tail, very
long hind legs, and very short fore
legs
Kangaroos can out-jump the very
best jumpers you ever eaw. or heard
Of They use their long hind Leg
something in the grasshopper style;
and their tails are not only big, but
strong, and are of great assistance 70
them in their leaps.
Their flesh is good to eat. and so
they are hunted a great deal. Instead
OF running from their pursuers like
the swift-footed hares and antelOpcs,
they jump away from them. and in
this manner they get over great ex-
tent of country in a ve"y short time
Running would be impossible to crea
lures with such ridiculously short
ront legs; but leaping answers the
same purpose. and. as this is their
natural mode of progression. they ~
not get tired any sooner than other
animals do by running.
The kangaroos are by no meaEs
ugly animals, and, though they look
awkward when standing on all fours
(Which they very seldom do) they are
very graceful while making thci-
leaps.
One of the prettiest species Of the
kangaroo family is called the ante
lope kangaroo. Its head and ears are
similar to those of the antelope in ap
Iearance.
KangaroOs are common enough N
menageries, and the next time you
visit such a place look for one. 1t
seems a pity to shut them up in cages.
where they have no room to take
even the smallest jump. But, then,
ii they were not Gagged there is No
knowing where they would jump tc.
Some of the old kangaroOs are rough
customers when brought to bay. A
big fellow will sometimes seize Dig
ir his short fore legs and with one @:
his great hind feet give him scrane
that will make him wish he had never
seen kangaroo.
Just as you have seen quiet, peace
able boy when he had been annoyed
by 4 teasing and quarrelsome fellow,
suddenly blaze up and astonish the
young rascal by giving him a good
thrashing.-The Weekly Boquet.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-09

whoever thinks the male the supc-
riOr animal finds no rest for the sole
OF his foot in the contemplation OF
what We. in the sublimty Of our SELF
, conceit, call the lower animals says
writer in Ainslee's Magazine. I'm
our general ignorance of the house-ty
we do not know just how foolish and
nO-accOunt the male is. but We may
reasonably infer that he is as mar
kedly deficient as usual. seeing that
bis eyes are so close together that
they touch each other. That's always
bad sign. If you see anybody with
eyes close together you are entitled
to think little of his intelligence.
THE fly has two sorts of eyes. the
big compound one. 1000 in bunch on
each side of the head. for knocking
ebout in daylight, and three simple,
eyes on the top of the head for use in
& poor light. sewing end fine print.
Before going into ecstasies Of admira-
t!On over the creature that has 1000
eyes on each side of it's head it might
be we'll to remember that they are
not of much account In case Of old
flies kept over winter the compound
eyes cave in and get broken. yet the
fly seems to get along and find food.
One kind gentleman vanished over
the simple eyes and piucked off the
wings of some flies. He found that he
might hold a candle close enough to
burn the compound eyes of the ily be-
fore it had a suspicion that anything
out of the common was going on. In
daylight he took knitting needle aid
brought it up in front of the fly close
enough to touch it's autennae before
it lodged. If the knitting needle was
brought up on one side Mr.. Fly pecken
up his sticking plaster feet quite live
ix,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-09
Board Of Green Cloth Its Functions.

You have heard much OF the board
of Green Cloth, bat probably you do
not know what its functions are and
the need of it from a financial point
of view. First. it takes its name from
a green cloth spread over the table at
which the board sits. This board is
presided over by the Lord Steward,
who, with the inferior officers, sits to
pass the accounts Of the royal house
hold. 1t is the countinghouse Of the
Queens establishment, and at the
same time a little court of justice,
with power to correct all offenders
who break the peace of the verge
which means the court royal-which
extends every way for zoo yards from
the gate of the palace. Without a
warrant first obtained from this board
no servant OF the household can be
arrested for debt, so to be queens
servant Is to some extent on par
with being a member Of Parliament
Pearson's Weekly.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-09
VOL. XII
As FAR AS I KNOW.

As far as I know" said a person one
night
''There IS naught in this world Dut
what is just right;
I have ell / want both to eat and to
wear,
The flowers gather are fragrant and
fair,
The birds in the trees always sing n
glad song.
And as far rs know there is nothing
wrong.
"All the people l know are loyal and
kind,
And am contentcd in body and mind:
I read about folks who are awfully
bad,
About souls that are weary and hearts
that are sad,
About children that quarrel and people
who fight,
But as far as know everything is all
right.
II read there are people who do many
things
That on them the worst kind Of suffer
ing brings,
That women are wicked and men arc
untrue,
And sInfulness runneth society thro',
But as far as know-as far as l
know
cannot arm that these stories are
So"
The person who said that, as far as
she knew.
Was a child OF six years, and to her
1t was true;
O, what would we give could we all
say tonight,
There Is naught in the world but what
Is just right!
That we have all we want to eat and
to wCar,
And that justice and goodness abound
everywhere?
Thomas f. Porter, in the Boston
Globe.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-09
'Tea is ready, girls" said Saba

'Tea is ready, girls" said Saba
Thorn.
"Tea!'
1t was no luxurious repast of but
tered toast, fragrant Oolong, honey
and preserves; no comfortable repast
Of cold fowl, tongue, potted meats and
biscuit hot from the oven.
When Saba Thorn called 1t ''tea,''
she merely used conventionalism
1t was only scanty meal of bakers s
bread, with a pat Of cheap butter, a
little smoked beef, which had been
bought from the corner grocer's in a
wn-paper cover, and some milk and
water. blue and tasteless; for Saba
and her two cousins found it necessary
to economize very strictly indeed.
Saba worked for an upholsterer. All
Day long she stitched pillow-ticks and
mfted mattresses In a dark room.
where there was prevailing smell
OF rancid geese-feathers.
Her cousin, Helen, stood behind
the counter Of milliner's shop on
the BOwery; and little Kate-the
youngest Of the thrce-was packer
In fancy store. and could do up more
nest paper parcels in q given time than
would be believed possible.
They were all three pallid and color
less, like plants that had grown in a
cellar. They all three had q certain
languor Of manner, and spoke In low,
suppressed voices.
Iney lived together in this one room
with little alcove running out Of 1t.
because 1t was the cheapest mode Of
existence. and because their scant
earnings, dubbed together, could be
'ald out to better advantage than If
expended singly. Moreover. to these
poor, homeless girls, there was home
feeling in being together.
\ don't feel hungry" said Helen,
with grimace.
I am SO tired Of bread and butter!'
signed little Kate. "Oh, II could only
nave some Of the stewed grapes that
mother used to maker
"Oh, that reminds me-" said Saba.
taking a letter of the mantel. "Fve
oeafd from old Mrs. Pinkney. She
wants IS to buy a fashionable fall bon
9et Tor her IL we can get it for a dol
Ar ana half; and to look out for a
oarSain for Louisa James winter
.1ock She wants the very best quail
w. ana she can't go higher than thir-
y-seven cents yard. And she wishes
70 know If We are acquainted with
anybody IN the business who will dye
wer her pea-green silk skirt at half
kice."
helen shrugged her shoulders.
She must think we have plenty of
nne to execute her commissions" said
she.
Ihirty-seven cents a yardv' Grief.
s'ue Kate. And a fall hat for a dol
f and a half. Does the woman ex--
pect lmpossib!llties?'
But that isn't ALL" said Sabs.
uncle John is very poor. She thinks
Is relations ought to look after him"
Uncle John!" said Fate.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-09
Life Saving Extraordinary.

In St. Nicholas. Lieutenant
Worth G. Ross. U. S. Revenue
Cutter Service. tells of an exit aorfi
nary rescue on the shore of Lake SIT
perior. A schooner and steam barZ"
were stranded a: Marquette. and afte-
iaaKing heroic efforts al day long t..
euccor the survivors. the would be
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-09
On the List.

McJigger-he's pretty well posted
in social institutions, isn't he?
Thingumbob-Yes, | believe he's
posted for non-payment CT dues at all
his clubs, If that's what you mean
Philadelphia Press.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-09

The cable brings word that Prince
Chowfa Maha Vajiravudh OF Siam Is
travelling in Russia. If the prince is
in a hurry he might save good deal
of time b. using rubber stamp when
he gets uy against the hotel registers.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-09
<!t4S 81 .A|!4s
lcHll0RENS COLUMN |
[u6E0ZRA&&
Little bird, Don't Cry.

LII bird, Don't Cry.
There. little bird, don't cry!
They'll cut off your head, know,
An the strutting ways
OF your barnyard days
Will be things OF long ago;
Bat the cook will stuff you by and by
There, little bird, don't cry.
Th re, little bird, don't cry!
They II tat you-you bot know -
A1d the drumstick fat
Ald the like of that
Will be things of long ago;
Blu: your oyerfed foes viii! sroan and S gh-
There, little bird, don't cry!
Chicago Record.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

the courtesy is one Of magnitude Whether
it is that we are growing too much ac-
customed in this country to doing every
thing on a large scale, or whatever it is,
the fact remains that we are altogether
too prone to disregard the little courtesies
Of life as courtesies.
The most subtle thought Is often shown
in the smallest attention. We all know
that the greatest pleasures in this life
come from the smaller things, not from
the larger. Again and again have / seen
this remission on the part Of people. A
man shows some little attention to wo-
man and it goes unnoticed. 0 young man
shows courtesy to a girl, and it is re-
ceived as her right. Hospitality is ex-
tended, and remains unaclnowledged.
Letters of congratulation are written, and
20 unanswered. 1t is these smaller things
that we are lacking in the true spirit Of
gratitude. We take them for granted, abb
solutely forgetting that nothing is ours
by right in this world; that whatever
comes to US in the way Of or attention, be
it ever so small, is al attention and
comes by favor. I wish that girls par
ticularly might think little more Of
this. One hears a great deal Of complaint
among young men nowadays that girls
accept courtesies altogether TOO much as
their due. Our girls should get over this
habit of taking things fer granted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
CONSUMPTION

is almost as deadly as ever, al
though physicians know they
can cure it generally, beginning
when most of the lungs are
still sound, and even some
times when great deal Of
damage is done.
The people don't know it
yet. They have been told;
but they don't believe it; they
don't act on it.
SCOTS emulsion Of cod-liver
oil is one of the principal
means of cure.
There are other helps dry
air, sunshine, country, sleep.
regular habits, right clothing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
East Carolina Railroad.
lTarhoro southerner.l

The E. G. railway is now graded a
mile beyond Teddy. Mr.. Bridgers says
that everything is moving along easily
except the hauling Of cross ties. These
have been cut. but the difficulty is get
ting people to haul them from the woods
to the track. Unless he is delayed con-
siderably by this he will have the cars
running into Farmville by the list day
Of June.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
Especial to News and observer.)

Rocky Mount, N. c., April 1.-THE first
post-Lenten social event was the dance
at Gaiety Hall Tuesday evening, given by
the German Club. 1t was attended by
number of visitors, and in all respects
was one of the most enjoyable dances
ever given in Rocky Mount
Mr.. Clarence Jeffreys, Of Tarboro, led
introducing a number Of new and intricate
figures. Among those dancing were:
Miss Virginia Thorpe with Mr.. r. II.
Gregory Miss Florence Chalk with Mr.
Geo Wilkinson, Miss Rosa Gordon with
Mr. Harry Abram, Miss Pearl Taylor
with Mr.. J. r. Cooper, Miss Lula Davis
with Mr.. d. c. SwindelI, Miss Helene
Battle with Mr. r. l.. Arlington, Miss
Katie Thorpe with Mr. W. J. Howard.
Miss Annie Davis with Mr.. A. A. Thorpe,
Miss Fannie Philips with Mr.. Ed. Huff
fines. Miss Mary Battle with Mr.. Bennett
Bum. Miss Frieda Hill of Halifax, with
MIR. i. Mcmahon, Miss Mary Higgins Of
Wilmington with Mr.. Will Cults, Miss
Della Weller of weldon, with Mr. VIII
Philips Miss Lucy Thorpe with Mr. Louis
Gregory, Miss Essie Jones of Norfolk,
with Mr.. B. McDearman, Miss Riddle
with MI r. b. Davis, Mrs. and Mr..
Hutchipson, of Richmond.
Stays: Messrs. r. d, Bullock, T. b.
Bum, L. L. station, Edward Gregory Of
Rocky Mount, Hugh Bryan, Geo. Philips,
Willis Powell and Percy Rawlings Of Bat
tleboro, Clarence Jeffreys and Ed. Land
of Tarboro Will Moore of Wilson, James
Morrisey of Clinton, and Heber Mccoy Of
Kinston.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

A good woman is the loveliest flower
that blooms under Heaven; and we look
with love and wonder upon its silent
grace, its pure fragrance, it's delicate
bloom of beauty Sweet and beautiful.
the fairest and the most spotless! Is it
not a pity to see them bowed down or
devoured by grief or death inexorable,
wasting in disease, pining with long pain.
or cut off by sudden fate in their prime?
We may deserve grief, but why should
these be unhappy Except that we know
that Heaven chastens those whom it loves
best; being pleased by repeated trials,
to make these pure spirits more pure.
HACKERY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
FEMALE ANGELS.

Some correspondents of the New York
Sun have been discussing female angels.
One correspondent asserted that fe-
male angel would wreck the whole fabric
of Semitic theology" That statement
raised quite a hue and cry and the man
who made it undertook to defend it by
the following:
''In support of this statement, ] present
the following quotations from the He
brew ritual of Morning Service for Sue
Goth Form of Prayers for Tabernacle
Service Printed by Sherman & Co., Phil
adelphia, 1879:
Blessed art Thou, o. Lord our Cod!
King of the universe; who hast not made
me heather.
Q Blessed art Thou Lord our God!
King of the universe; who hast not made
me a slave.
90 Blessed art Thou o Lord our Cod!
King of the universe; who hast not made
me a woman.
The women say, Blessed art Thou,
o Lord our God! King of the universe;
who hast made me according to thy
will"
From the above it would seem that
heather, slave, and woman are syno-
nymously related in to Semitic mind"
A correspondent wishes to know Amer
ica's national flower. None has been
adopted, so far as we know but the gol-
den rod has been suggested by most of
those who have written on the subject.
But wag, whose rhymes have gained
popularity answered the question years
| ago in this doggerel:
England has the Lily,
France has the Rose;
Any one can tell you
Where the Shamrock grows.
Scotland has the Thistle,
Blooming on the hill
But the Emblem Of America
Is a One Dollar Bill"
TAKING COURTEsIEs FOR GRANTED.
Some people seem 10 possess the idea
that gratitude is only called for where
some special attention Is shown, where
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

The Euchre Club will meet with Misses
Katherine and Mary benson on next
afternoon at O'Clock sharp.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

Harris, Mrs. Thos. d., New York.
Haywood, DR. Hubert, Raleigh.
Haywood, Mr.. Ernest, Raleigh.
Haywood, Mrs e. B., Raleigh.
Hubbard, Mr.. Ebert, East Arrived, ~
Y.
Riggs, Mrs. Sherwood, Raleigh.
Industrial and Normal College, Green's
boro
Johnston, Mr. Henry, Tarboro.
Kenan. Mr. w. R., Wilmington.
Knox, Dr. A. w, Raleigh.
King, MIR. Henry w, Raleigh.
Key, Mrs. p. B., Statesville.
Long, Hon. j. A., Roxboro.
Lord Boston, Mass.
Litchford, Mr.. Henry E., Raleigh.
Lindsay. Miss Lizzie, Greensboro.
Library, States University, Chapel Hill.
Library, Olivia Raney, Raleigh.
Library, State, Raleigh.
Lilly, Or. H. W., Fayetteville.
Moore, Mrs. A. NJ, Greenville.
Myers, Mr.. A., Norfolk, Va.
Massey, Mr.. Albert p, New York,
Meares, Mr.. IredeIl, Wilmington.
Mofftt, Mrs. 2. e.. Raleigh.
Mallett, Mr.. Percy, New York.
Osborne, Mr. James W. District At
torney New York
Pool, Miss Eliza A., Raleigh.
Pearson, Mr.. Chas., Raleigh.
Pruden, Mr. w. D., Edenton.
Pace, Mrs. Mary Louise, Raleigh
Patton, Mrs. VIM. F., Pennsylvania.
Pescud, Mr.. Peter F., New Orleans, La
Parker, Mrs Annie Moore, Raleigh.
Root, Mr. c. B. Sr., Raleigh.
Rodman, Col. w r., Washington, n G..
Ramsay Dr. j. NJ, Seaboard.
Roe, Mrs. Chas. E., New York.
Russell, Mrs. d. L., Wilmington.
Sprunt, Hon. Jas, Wilmington.
Tucker, Mrs. Gertrude Winder, Raleigh
Venable, DR.. f. r., president State Uni
versity, Chapel Hill.
Winston, DR. Geo. r., President A. and
NJ. College, Raleigh.
willard Mrs. NJ. S., Wilmington,
Winslow, DR., Baltimore.
Wyman, DR.. Surgeon General, Wash
ington City.
Woodland, Hon. Fred. Wilson.
Whitaker, Mrs. Spier Raleigh.
Woodruff, Mrs. G. A.. Fort slocum, n Y.
Weston. Rev. Jas. A., Hickory, N. c..
Watts, Mr., Harrison Charlotte.
Rev. and Mrs George Milton Webb, Of
Shelby, will celebrate their golden we'd
ding Tuesday evening. Apri 18th, from
to o'clock The invitations are very
pretty The lettering is golden Mrg.
Webb was Priscilla Jane Blanton She
and Mr.. Webb both belong TO prominent
families in Cleveland county.
A reception was given tne students from
Trinity College at the greensboro Female
College last evening and their reception
by the young ladies weat far to make up
to them for their defeat yesterday aftcr-
noon at Guilford College. The college
was tastefulIy decorated and the even
ing passed all too quickly. Refreshments
consisting of ices, cakes, and fruits, were
served.-Greensboro Telegram.
The Chronicle says that Mr. Ralph
Mott son of Mr. NJ. L. Mott. who re-
Gently married Miss Ida Cowles, Of
Wilkesboro has a position in the United
States Navy and he and his wife will go
to Washington soon and make their home
there.
This actually happened at a dinner
party the other evening. says the Times
Democrat of New Orleans.
Il couldn't go to the st. Joseph's Night
cotillion," she said for" blushing, Il
have been vaccinated
''Where?" asked the overfresh young
man.
I'm New Orleans" she answered inno-
Gently.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

A dispatch from Pekin says that the
French military authorities contem-
plate removing 1000 men at an early
date The Germans are preparing to re-
patriate the infantry brigade.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

o'clock. General and Mrs. Hoke will give
a reception to the bridal party and num-
erous intimate friends from $3.50 to II
O'Clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

The r. S. V. p. Club was charmingly
entertained on Thursday by Misses Rosa
and Lily skinner. 1t was Floral jun
BILE, and the first prize was won by
Miss Emily Higgs, the BOBBY by Indy
TillinohaSt
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

CoURTEsIEs FOR GRANTED
Some people seem 10 possess the idea
that gratitude is only called for where
some special attention rs shown, where
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

sHERWooD's CONCERT AT ST. MARY's
One of the signs of advance and growth
in the South is that a pianist with Mr..
Sherwoods reputation can be persuaded
to make the South a visit.
Mr.. Sherwood is generally considered
as one of the very best American pianists
And that is saying a great deal; for
though the American people may not
generally know it, there are pianists Of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

Rev and Mrs. George Milton Webb, Of
Shelby, will celebrate their golden we'd
ding Tuesday evening. April 18th, from
to o'clock The invitations are very
pretty. The lettering IS golden Mrg.
Webb was Priscilla Jane BIanton She
and Mr. Webb both belong TO prominent
families in Cleveland county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

Those present were: Misses Janet
Smith, of Waterbury, Conn, Campie
Jones, Alice Aycock, Eliza Brown, Alba
Gotten, Lindy Tillinghast, Lucy Andre VS.
Lucy Haywood Lannie Johnson, Gertrude
Lands, Cad Hervey, Margaret Mackey,
Pauline Hill, Bessie Trapier and Fattie
Carroll.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

Miss Mary Turner entertained on Fri
day evening in honor of Miss Bessie saott
and Miss Sanderson, who are the guests
of Miss Minnie Tucker
The marriage of Miss Lydia Maverick
Hoke and Mr.. Alexander Webb will be
solemnized at the Church of the Good
Shepherd on Wednesday evening at nine
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

Easter Monday being a beautiful day
there were number of picnics Quite a
delightful one was given at fuckers
pond by a number of young people, chap
eroned by Mrs. B. S. Skinner and Mrs.
Louis Brown. Music was furnished by
the Haywood Band.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-10-04
KEY TO HAWAIIAN BIRDS.
Curator Bryan of the Bishop Museum
Completes Valuable Work.

One of the most complete works
which has ever been issued, treating
of the birds of the Hawaiian Islands,
has just come from the Bishop Mu-
scum press. II is a key to the birds
of the group. written by William Alon-
son Bryan, curator of ornithology in
the museum The work covers the en-
tire range of the known varieties of
the avi fauna of the Islands, and has
been prepared from the study of the
various collections which now repose
in the museum. These collections are
the best results of the labors of a
number of industrious collectors, and
number some 500 specimens.
The group is taken to mean the ISL
ands in this vicinity. and the birds
which are treated comprise the various
families which have been found here,
not only by recent, but by many early
i investigators. There is a superb ar
rangement given to the key, so that
the student may trace the specimen in
! hand at the time of the making of the
| study with accuracy and ease.
! In addition to this there is as well a
> comprehensive index, giving as well as
the technical names of the birds, their
J identity through the Hawaiian names
This is one of the features Of the vol
ume. but not the only one, as there
are many excellent plates, taken from
both mounted specimens and skins nov
| in the possession of the museum
While primarily volume for the stu
dent, there is a popular side to the
work which makes it valuable for ref
erence to the amateur, and Will make
it of great service to any one who
studies the birds he shoots.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-10-04

the criminal calendar. at the October
term of court.
PEARL HARBoR BRIEFS FILED.
Briefs were filed by Assistant United
States Attorney Dunno and Hatch &
Silliman in the Pearl Harbor condem-
nation suits yesterday. They dealt only
with the motion to strike out defend
ants answer, and went over in detail
the points argued orally to the court
a few days ago.