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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-04
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reports of the Queens Death Were
 Earliest Authentic Ones.


 New York, Feb 4-In response to certain inquiries as to the facts con corning the reports of the queen s death received in this country on Jan uary p. and the claim that the Asso- ciated Press reports were not the ear Hest authentic ones, the following statement Is made:
 The queens death occurred at 6:3O Greenwich time, which was 1:34 east ern standard time, 12:34 cen tral standard time. and 11:34 mountain standard time. and the first bulletin was sent from the death chamber at 6:45 D. m. Green wich time q :49 D. m. New York tme.) The Associated Press report was re- ceived in New York at 1:59 eastern standard time.
 It is quite true that a report was sent out and published in several cit ies of the country an hour earlier than this. and to- justify this premature an nouncement the claim has been made that the queen really died from one to two hours earlier than the moment fixed by the official report. An ex- haustive investigation has been made and develops the fact that all these claims that the queen died at any other hour than that officially named is an impudent falsehood.
 The London newspapers of January 23. which may be had in any of the leading cities of this country, fixed the time of the death, without eXcep ton, at 6:30 D. m., and say that the first announcement was received in London at o'clock. They publish not only the bulletin of the physicians but the dispatches of Arthur Balfour, first lord of the treasury, and Charles T. Ritchie, the home secretary all of which fixed the precise moment of the queens death at 6:3O, as well as the message of King Edward to the lord mayor, dated Osborne house, G:45 D. m. and saying: ''The queen has just passed away"
 It became necessary in the defense of their fraud for those who prema- turely published the announcement. to garble the statement of the physicians and to invent a dispatch to the Arch bishop of Canterbury, fixing the time of it's transmission at 5:3o p. Tn.
 It is sufficient to say that all of the authorities in Eneland. official and un- official. concur in the statement that the death actually occurred at 63O and that any announcement in this country in advance of this horr was false.
 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-04
FACTOR IN WORLDS POLITICS

Australia is to Great Britain the most valuable of all her colonies, writes Hugh NJ. Lusk, in the North American Review. The external in fiuence of Australia in the South Pa cific is bound to make itself felt be- fore long. Those who know Australia best will have the least doubt that . she will find means ere long to use that influence for purposes beneficial to herself. Her people were far from pleased with what was done in the case of Samoa; and it is safe to say that no such policy of concession will ever command the assent of united Australia. The sphere of her first interests will, for the present, be con fined mainly to the Pacific and Indian oceans to the south of the equator. She will be interested in the Loyalty group. where France is established. and in the New Hebrides, where she is very anxious to establish herself. She will be sohcitous about the Sol- otnon islands, part of which are at present recognized as German terri tory. and she will take very deep interest In the future of New Guinea, part of which belongs to Germany, and the rest, beyond the British sec tion, is understood to form part of Hollands great but little used estate in the eastern archipelago.
 These will Undoubtedly be Aus, tra1ia's first care, but she will not be content with these for very long. Siam, French and southern China and Borneo are natural marts for her trade, which in the next ten years will be rapidly increasing one. and, in relation to all these, she will ex- pect to exercise large influence.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-04
COSTLIEST OF LOG HOUSES.
A Residence Being Built on an IsEa n Il in Maine at an Expense
 Of $75,OOO.

The costliest log house ever built in Maine, and probably in the world, is being constructed on Warren's is- land, Gilkey's harbor. It was begun by the late w. H. Forwell, of Philadel- phia, and is being completed by his son, Nathan r. Forwel, to whom the property was wi.led with the provi- sion that it should be finished accord ing to the plans adopted. It will cost nearly $75.000. The log hut, as some of the 'neighbors call it, is 10ox1o5 feet, and is built of unpeeled spruce timber cut upon the island. Fred Hunter, an expert log cabin builder from Virginia, is experimenting the erection of the building. and is copy ing the style that prevailed in Vir- ginia century or more ago.
 The house will contain 22 sleeping rooms, a living hall 30x4O feet, din- ing-room 20x3O feet. kitchen 2oxe5 feet, laundry cOx25 feet, and store- room 15x25 feet There will be six bay windows and 100 of the ordinary kind. Many of the windows will be fitted with panes of glass 4x5 feet. The roof is gabled.
 The large living-hall is finished with gilt molding, and rom the windows ono can look across upon the Camden mountains, famous for their beauty. This view caused MT. Forweli to hats placed above the immense open Are- place large marble tablet with the inscription: How beautiful are. the 1aoun*Alns," from Isaiah. Work on the home wAa begun more than. | year axes m it Nin r4quiFG 4our
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-04
THIS COUNTRIES ARID AREA

The arid region of this country is larger than the entire area of some of the nations of the earth, says writer in the Saturday Evening Post. It in- cludes portions of Montana, Wyoming. Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico, and smaller portions of North and South Dakota, Nevada, Kansas, Texas, hundreds of thou two-thirds of Oregon, one-third of Washington, and almost all of Idaho = altogethex a total of over 100000 square miles, enough, in fact, to accornmodate one-haf the people of the United States when the land is made productive.
 To allow all this splendid country to go to waste would be contrary to the spirit of practical nation.
 All this arid land needs is irrigation. Already large part of it has been con- verted to fertility by the artificial sup- ply of water. Gradually and strongly the experts of the government have urged upon congress 2 policy of assist iance which will convert many of these acres into fertile fields. In this way the suggestion has como that to the, river and harbor bill there Aha1l be. adqed provision fer storage ressr. 'vosrs in the far vest If 1t should be done land that is now of no practical value would be worth elo or SEQ an acre. and thus it happens that far ttsAtern inAueDess are openly in favor ok the propostt{on. oome&blnf lika g .|k : loo; 4estl . zst I'll In II tAsE tt yeII v 11iI1i
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-04
THREATEN HRS: N NAf11n.
But She Braved the Storm Yesterday
 and Made Three Sneeches.

and Made Three Speeches.
 Topeka, Kan, Feb 4.-Patro1man Luster has reported to City Marshal Stahl plot on the part of the liquor men to tar and feather Mrs Carrie Nation, the joint smasher. Luster says that negro whom he once be- friended gave the information to him. The report has frightened Mrs Nation and her sister crusaders, but they de- clare they will continue the work of destroying murder shops" They met at 9 o'clock yesterday morning ill Mrs Nations room and held ses- sion of prayer. Mrs Nation braved the storm yesterday and made three temperance speeches.
 A recruiting office for the Topeka brigade, Kansas division, Carrie Ma tion's army, has been opened. About 300 soldiers" have signed the roll, mostly women. The program of the defenders is to march down Kansas avenue, at p. m. to-day, with drums beating and flags flying and hold prayer meetings in front of every li- quor place. Mrs Nation says that it was the intention of the home defenders to attack the barrooms to-day, but this feature of the crusade may be post poned for q day to enable agents to inquire into the story that armed men are guarding the places.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-04
THIS WOMAN FIRED.

Buffalo, Feb A.--In an endeavor to emulate Mrs Nation, Saturday after noon an unknown elderly woman par tially wrecked Bolger's saloon, at 12 Broadway, with a chair and umbrella. She terrified the two bartenders, and had broken many glasses when the proprietor entered. The woman at tackled him with chair. He threw her into the street and sent for a po- liceman. The woman escaped in the crowd that had been attracted by the unusual excitement.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-04
Reid 6 Hughes.
 Telephone 40. Only Two Days
 More of Our Eleventh Annual Sale
RIBBONS AND
 HANDkERCHIEES

70 pieces All Silk Ribbon in Persian a yard.
 5o pieces Double Face Liberty Satin Ribbon, No 40, in all colors. repuiar price 93c. Annual sale price 25c.
 Ladies' Black Liberty Silk Neck Ruches, regular price l. Annual sale price soc each.
 Mems All Linen Hemstitched Hand- kerchiefs, white, regular price 1o1hc Annual sale price Sc each.
 20 dozen Mems All Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, regular price soc. An nual sale price 25c each.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-04
Arisona4s retraae1 NorAnt.

There is petrifled forest covering n area of 100 hquare milss, in Ar1- tena. Thousands and thousands of PstFffaed lo1s strsA the ground, and fspfseent) beautiful shAaes of pink, etsRaA, red. srAys Nus md yellow. 0ae Ii ths etooe tssee spahs . eulf
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-04

;s ax4 s9 Ts4lAA Roreis.ers.
 p.f frlpding has struck . snae fp N that city tAere is m or gives the light to sny eeet to an orgsr-arin4ef
 y11nent within ID HI - enlss. IT
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-04

Reid & Hughes eleventh annual sale will last just two days more. See prices on ribbons, handkerchiefs and notions t. .:...
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-04
naDsFof Sde. .lOReIf

WANTED Thruughiy competent house
 work girl. Call this evening between md 8, 34 Holmes Avenue. 2-2-2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22


been dug ont Of the sand IL was LACKED
up until the wheels We're clear of the
ground. Ii was facing 4 spur track 50
that rails and Sleepers We're laid. max
ing a temporary track from the spus.
directly under the engine. II could then
Ie hauled out Of the hole onto solid
ground ana back onto the main line.
The engine itself was apparently not
seriously damaged. 1t was of course
badly racked ana the running gear
filed with sand. 50 that it viii be rath-
cr a difficult job to clean it. The ten
der suffered badly, its whole running
gear being wrecked. On" Of the ears
was easily replaced and was not dam
aged to any extent. As soon as The
track could be relaid the other was
hauled back onto the iron. 1t was GER
tainly 4 fortunate escape from much
more serious damage.
Reside those mentioned. Yardmen
Roy and Baker and Foreman Quincy
were in the engine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

clock, Edna Cosgroyr. basket, Mat,i"
Moffitt: basket Bes.ie Hatch. clock.
Grace Chase: clutk. Emma Andrews.
jumping rope. Emma Andrews jump
ing rope. Jennie Andrews. jumping
rope, Frances Reed. jumping ron I.
Violet Riu,s. FceidrS these awards
there We're several who received merit
cd praise.
Refreshments OF cake ana sand
wicLos were served and rrcryon" hal
a bag Of candy ard an Orange ~ take
home. SiXty-seven hay" attended the
80 hool during the winter ana th">
made 40 pieces OF wearing apparel i"f
IL, rtlr..l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22
ATesiimoniaI from Old England.

81 consider Chamberlain 80
Remedy the best in the world for " 4
chitis." says Mr.. William SavorH
Warrington. England. 1t mas -..-.
my wife's life, she having been ,rs.
tyr to bronchitis for over sN M
being most Of the time con'ineu L 4
bed. She is now quite we'll .,-ss
great pleasure to the maiiuia h
of Chamberlain's Cough Remeu. ,hs
able to publish testimonials OF ,a,t
character They show that sn re-
is being done. pain and sunr'n rsa 70
lieved and valuable lives 'o,,,,say.
health and happiness by TINS I'm n
1t Is for sale by Jno. rainer.
Wafer ST.; ]. c. Houlehan' Isl
Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22
Close OF the Sewing School.

Saturday afternoon was the closing
afternoon Of the sewing school that has
been held at the lecture room of
Christ's church during the past Win
ter, and the scholars and their
teachers passed very pleasant
time The first part of the afternoon
was devoted to games, which We're
heartily enjoyed by all. At this time
the prizes were awarded by Rev. II. w.
Plant, who made few appropriate re
propriate remarks The following is the
list of winners:
Quilt made by the several scholars.
Lena Rabb: dock ChaIline Nickerson:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

The committee which has charge Of
the supper that viii be given at odd
Fellows hall. tomorrow evening. for
the members and visitors from Rich
mond and Augusta. has decided To
serve it at 80 o'clock. Immediately
after the supper the work will be TAX
en- up. This will be the first time that
the degree team has eXemplified thu.
work and as the members devoted
much of their time and have the full
paraphernalia to work with il is tx
pected that it viii be- exceedingly well
done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

This is the last day you can make
application for the civil service exam
nations for the position of substitute"
clerk ct the post office and the cliSib!"
list Of carriers. Those who desire fa"tS
about the examinations can hay" them
by applying at the post Office IN" "N
aninations will ~ held. Saturday, ~
The aldtrmcnS room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

The ice is now free from tobbossea-
contee lake, ana u" fishermen are now
enjoying great sport. III day, Satur-
day. the LAX. was covered with fish
ermen. and a few Of The speckled beau
ties We're captured. Fred Jones was
the first to capture fish. NJ. Melon
aid and Charles Faulkner had cap
tured two 10y the time the mail man
had arrived and sent them in for their
friends to SEQ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

The funeral Of the late Mrs. j. W.
r. Gardiner wife ~ the late col. J. w
r. Gardiner, who died in Boston. was
held at the christ church, Saturday,
immediately after the arrival of the
afternoon express. Rev. l.. ". Pla 1T
ofticiated ana the remains Were in
tered in the church burying grounds.
the bearers being :. T. Merrill. J. T..
Edgecomb. j. II. Weston. and A. j.
1iIla,,c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22
SEND FOR SAMPLE.

s. s. Iightbody & 70. Waterville. Me-,
Wins.Ow. Me.
Dear Sirs :-For twenty years ! tried all
sorts Of so-called headache remedies, but
never with satisfactory results was
advised to use Lishtbodv's IIeada ne
Powders, which did, and can say that |
have been the same as cured. | hardly
ever have headacne now. but when | do.
YOUR powders always stops them. ! take
them at any time and experience no
trouble from them whatever.
MRS. ROBERT MAXWELL.
Do not take any other when you ask
for Iightbody's lie will mail you a %
cent box on receipt of price.
aprl6,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22
~ how1w With B
Mm

o.Ii ". r. IIain"3 and col. .. IL f.'t-
colt 81 ia" Governor t"nu"ii and :.
=. Atwood. Inspector % Fuiiir hniif-
inrI. w'r. ~" Ant ana booked through
tho buildings, ih@y "NtIeerri ;h"in-
..-l,ra w. hirhly Iie1ard ~ tt. rYif.tn'-
E,aturea observed aud W"r" fgypfah't
mri"e ~ via the management III A.
fairs and the r.n".ni e'nditi"n Of IA"
n. LnnI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

People who are Interested, will be
pleased to know that official bank
, ruptcy blanks and U. 8. supreme court
forms can be found at Pierce's booi:
store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

f. s. Smith & Co. want il distinctly
understood that not even one article
Of the Mrs. Ames stock goes on their
shelycs with the regular stock Of
goods. After his stock has been as
sorted ana marked ii will be arranged
for sale in the rear of the cloak room
all by itself and the prices will bc 50
very low the whole stock will quickly
disappear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

Work in oll the departments Of the
shoe factory viii be resumed, today,
There has been Il slack time in "A feW
Of the departments. not on account al
Il lack of orders but by the non arriva!
Of sole leather to work on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22
SHAMROCK II LAUNCHED.
Americans Not a! All Alarmed All the Deli
and No improycn

v Psimbarton. April 0.-Shamrock
was successfully launched. this ate
neon. at Denny's yards in the preselt
of a crowd of invited guests, newsp
per men and employees. Lady Dufferl
Christened the new challenger. whid
looked Spic and span in its coat =
white paint trimmed with green. VII
her manganese bottom shown like
mirror. Lord and Lady Dufferin, u
Thomas Upton and Others. who can
from Glasgow on a special train. stoo
upon 4 raised platform decorated viii
Union Jacks, the Stars and Stripes adj
the Irish flag. and with Venetian mast
in green and white. which were Id
prevailing colors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

w. =. Anterior reports the fields TO
be in remarkably good condition for
this season Of the spring. as he has Al
ready sown one field to oats. He fur
Their says that the buds on the russell
and greening trees gives promise of a
good crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

l.. NJ. Spear returned to his duties
at the Harvard Medical College. BOs-
ton. Saturday. after few days visit
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. M.
Spear. Dresden avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

The debate upon the question, Re
solved, That the Frye shipping sub
sidy bill ought to become a law. :
which occurred in Coburn hall Friday
evening, between the students from
the Maine Central Institute, ana the
SkowheSan High school, resulted in n
victory for the latter team. The argu-
ments Of both sides were unusually
good and were delivered in a creJita-
bic manner. a. X. Butler, ESQ. ex-
superintendent of the Skowhegan
schools pleasingly officiatei as chair
man and Hon. George G. Weeks Of
Fairfield. Principal John T.. Nelson of
the WaterVille High school. and 4. A.
Roberts, principal of the Madison High
school acted rs judges. The
affirmative side Of tha question was
taken ny the SkowheEan High school
which was represented by VIII r.
Webb. Frank NJ. Bigelow and Linn +.
Playse. The Maine Central Institute
was represented by Eugene Foster. F.
u. Bc1sey and Byron IL. Chatto.
Pleasing music was rendered by the
High school orchestra. The program
was as follows: Music. orchestra:
volcal solo. Miss Smith; violin solo.
Mr.. Morrison; music, orchestra: debate;
music. orchestra piano duet. Misses
Marble and Lewis: selection. 8. H. s.
quartette music. orchestra: decision of
judges. John T.. Nelson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

The remains Of the late Alba Brann
Of Waltham, will be brought to th'S
city on the go Z. NJ train, today, for
interment in the Hallowell cemetery.
There will be brief services at the
grave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

Mrs. Alvin Brann and Miss Brann
who have been visiting with J. c. At
kins. Farmingdale. returned, Saturda y
to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

Nellie. wife Of Frank L. Sawyer. died
al her home on Lnudon hill, Saturday
afternoon She is survived by hus-
band. one boy and one girl. The tuner
al will be later announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

She will begin her summers work in
the afternoon, leaving the city three
times a week, Tuesdays. Thursdays
and Saturdays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

j. w. Lash has purchased the Island
House at Capitol Island and will place
it in charge of some competent person
to run the coming summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

w. r. Henderson. who has beeen
down the river looking after the logs
which escaped during the freshet. says
that the shores on the lower part Of
the river are thckly strcwn with i'm
mense cakes Of ice and many logs. and
that at Poplar Heach the ice and logs
are piled as high as mans head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

Everett Clifford and Charles Berry,
who have been passing a week. with
their parents i'm this city, returned TO
their duties at Madison, Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

Dwight l.. Higgins has resigned his
Losition as the Journals Halloween cor
respondent in order to accept the
agency in the New York Life lnsu"-
an,e CO.. to which business he Will de
vote his time outside of banking hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

Mrs. John Murray. who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Scott,
Plaisted street, returned to Sanford
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Emerson return
ed. Saturday. from short visit with
friends in Portland and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

The magic cleaner +. II. Wood.
burys salesman is introducing, i:
proving a great success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22
HALIOWEI.I..

Miss Kate Couch went to Portland,
for a visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

q. l.. Weston Of Boston, arrived IN
the city. Saturday. for few days
visit. Mr.. Weston was lately at
Nantasket and says the Maine logs
are scattered all along the beach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22
SIZE
MEMS PANTS

Take n few moments ANA zee ID"
bargains in stylish pants we nave Tor
Vu about 1900 p1irs, tte very VI
est ana most desirable r@tt'fnt n Y
tn. Kind YOU admire, al correctly
cut from high grad" m1tcrial1.
Trousers that possess all the tone
and character of high priced. mad"
"a order garments, an enormous
assortment to choocc from. at prices
Ike these:
Gotten pants G5c. worth fl.c0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

Rev. FIR. Mccarthy returned to Houl-
ton. Saturday. after a few days visit
with friends in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

Mrs. Archie. wife of the late jose PHI
Archie. died. Sunday morning. at her
home on Granite hill. she IS survived
hy one son. who lives in oneca, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

Fred Niles who Is painting for the
Maine Central betweeen Brunsw!cF
and Lewiston. passed Sunday at his
home IN this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

Boston. April 2l.-It has beeen stal1
occasionally by few persons Wv
have seen the Independence thai y
Will not he fast enough to defeat VI
Herreshoff yacht. There are q sl7.
many more. however. who believe lhI
She Will sail Very satisfactorily ".
will defeat not only the Constltuus
but also the Shamrock. Capt. EYE
Haff was asked for his opinion yesn'
day. by a Journal reporter, anu ii
said:
II have not tile slightest DOUBT
what the Independence is going y
the great yacht. | have looked K
over carefully many times, ana is
work progresses it is easy to see :,
she is going to he fast boat n
lieye that she will not only deleat
Herreshoff boat. but she VIII ue'
the cup successfully"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22

THE Hustler" will be the next en-
tertainment presented at the Johnson
! Opera House, Wednesday evening.