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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-08
HE IS TWENTY-3EY.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Smith Entertain in honor
of mr Percy Milner

Williamson, n. c., Nov 7-(Special)
The most delightful entertainment in re-
ceptions was the event which took place
at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. j.
Smith. OH Haughton street on the evening
Of the 5th inst, when Mr. and Mrs. Smith
entertained complimentary to their
nephew, Mr.. Percy Miner. it being the
twenty.first anniversary of his birth
The beautiful interior of the hous was
decorated with great frowsy, curley-pet-
allied. wide spreading chrysanthemums,
the glory and craze of the autumna sea-
son.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith were formerly from
Danyille, Va, and fortunately, possess
rare tact for entertaining and giving
Measure. Dancing was a source of amuse-
ment which was greatly enjoyed. Many
dancers kept pace to the sweet music of
the Misses Jennie Moore, Carrie Biggs
and Ida Hassell
At ~ O'Clock the party was invitel to
The dining hall where buffet supper was
served. which Mrs. Smith knew how to
do admirably. Many parts of the menu
bore the figures oil calling to mind Mr.
Miners birthday The fortunate ones
who were in attendance were the Misses
and Messrs Anna Crawford, c. b. Has
sell. Clarence Jeffreys, Emma Hassel ,
Paul Simpson, Carrie B'ggs, Frank Has
sell Ella Station, Ella Station, James Y
Monk I,oulie Station, Charles Goodwin,
Jennie Moore, T. B. Cowper, Helen
Joore of Washington, n. c.. Kader
Crawford and the Messrs. Percy Miner
and Harry BiggS
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You Must Not Say Invited ;"

"The Woman About Town" in ths
Washington Post thus gives the latest:
'If you really want to be smartly Up
to-date there is one word .pu must dror
from your vocabulary, and that Is tie
word invited. No person OF proper sell
respect uses i any more. You ;nust not
say that you have been invited to Mrs.
Wiemands dinner party. You must mel
ticn, simply, that you have been asked.
You have been asked to witness Miss
Nerna's wedding, and you have asked
"a few people for dinner on Thursday. [
am not informed as to what smart noun
replaces invitation but J do not holi
with those persons who use bid or in
vite' 1t is best, l think, to avoid the
use of any noun whatsoever in such con-
nection, and to bring in the verb ask
as often as one can. Ask is the proper
word just now, and it comes direct from
London, and if you cling to invited you
may expect to be considered as hopeless
ly out of the fashion as if you still played
ping-pong or collected souvenir spoons
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cct sful apprenticeship i'll vaudeville anG
popular-prlce amusement and ha. fpaliv
demonstrated his entire capebiIity 40
anusc an evening clothes audience. u
T. difficult to point the distinction that
separates the Occasional! entertaiuiag
ftrce-comedy from the muEitudinous HAT
and improbable venture, in that lire
that have OF late been launched Humor
IS subtle thing, and, with no apparent
reason. "A Son OF Rest asserts itself as
genuine laugh producer, while organi-
nations with longer lists of star enter
tuners and greater scenic pretensons
Prove Intellectual. From the time that
Mr. Wills well-known tramp made his
entrance in most Iudlcr0us anu uhCX-
pectcd manner till the close of the play
when the actor appears IN neat conven-
tional attire just long enough 10 &llay
any horrible suspicious that his tramp
guiae may be q permanent and natural
condition, there was laughter and APP
plause Mr. Wills had an abundance -
soLgs. parodies and jocose quips. which
allowed no moment to lag while he was
on the stage. The specialtics are numec
US yet they are incorporated into the
action of the piece in a way that re-
ects credit on the librcttist George
Weston, and the stage director Sam Ma.
rion The story of "A Son OF Rest" IS
slender enough, but any story at all Is
hailed with appreciation in a modern
musical farce. A number OF clever en-
tcrtainers are given abundant opportuni-
ty. Miss Suzanne Rocomora, who in days
agone was the recognized Roy ooaE'
prima donna OF local burlcque, has made
rapid strides III her work and now take>,
to the center Of the stage and the cal
cium light as naturally as a bee to hon
ey. Her singing and her dainty person
ality won hearty appreciation Little
Gabriel, who is not much more than thTec
feet high, but who is a giant in fun
making abilities, was one of the hits OF
the performance. He is frst-rate all
round comedian. A well-costumed md
yrvacious ensemble, which includes a good
uale chorus, as well as a graceful anG
good looking galaxy of girls, affords an
attractive background for the fun OF
the principals. There is little of every
thing in a Son of Rest" and the audi
cnce last night enjoyed the melangc. At
the close of the first act Mr.. Wills vas
called upon for a speech. He expressed
great appreciation of the warm reception
accorded him in this his home city.
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IT WAS M GNIPICENT.
An Unqualified succ ss + Miss Amelia Eing'
ham Last Night.

'Magnifcent superb. THE best
performance I've ever seen here" were
the words that people were heard to say
Friday night as they came from the
academy of Music after seeing Miss
Amelia Bingham in The Frisky Mrs.
Johnson"
Miss Bingham is a Lovely woman to be-
gin with, and she as an actress-manager
has a splendid play in which to exhibit
her charms, and her dramatic ability OF
a very high order. Dressed most magniii-
Gently, especially in her diamond gown,
Il perfect dream OF elegance, with stage
set deliberately and handsomely and sur
rounded by actors and actresses who were
all excellent in their parts, she scored
one of the greatest successes ever attain
cd in Raleigh.
At the end of the second act, which
closed with a tense and forceful scene be-
tween Miss Bingham and Mr.. W. l.
Abingdon, whose fine portrayal OF the
character of Jim Merely won much praise
the applause was continued storm and
Miss Bingham. after the curtain had been
raised and lowered many times, finally adj
dressed the audience in a delightful and
DAINTY speech that captivated all.
She thanked the people for their ap-
plause and told them how deeply she APP
preciated it, beautiful bouquet had
been handed to her from the audience and
she read that it was from the Elks. She
expressed her happiness at receiving 1t
and said she was an honorary member OF
Lodge No. of the New York Elks In
closing she said that she had long wanted
to visit Raleigh. That two years ago
she was visiting friends in Durham and
ATTENDED church service there, and that
as she left the church she saw the young
men lined up on the sidewalk. ''Whew."
said one as l passed: Il bet that girl is
from Raleigh AS the laughter died away
Miss Bingham said with roguish twinkle
in her eyes Ever since then I've
wanted to visit Raleigh and your appre-
citation has 50 charmed me that am COM
ing again. When l do so I hope it VII
be to a larger and handsomer theatre.
Then there was more applause and Miss
Bingham, with a graceful compliment to
her audience Withdrew.
It was delighted audience, but not
near as large one as the splendid per
Torrance deserved 1t was enjoyable from
start to finish and on all sides last night
people were praisirg the magnificent pro-
duction, and the genuine dramatic ability
OF the beautiful star who has surround
ed herself with so excellent a company,
and for THE Frisky Mrs. Johnson" set
20 handsome q stage.
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Halloween Party a. Enfield.

Enfield, n c.. Nov. 7.-(SpeeiaL) y
Among the social events that took place
in Enfield last week was the Halloween
party given by MS 5,ie Whitaker
The halls and parlor We're fully decor
ated with ferns, palms and exquisite cut
flowers. The guests We're ushered into
the dimly lighted parlors by witch. tn"
only lights being Jack O Lanterns. For
tune telling, Halloween games and pro-
gressive whist were INDUCED in, the
score cards being tiny gilded brooms with
witch painted on them. Miss RUBY
Whitaker won first prize. silver witch
book mark. The guests were Mr.. and
Mrs j r. Whitaker, Jr., Miss Mary Col
Inns. Mary Whitehead, Stella Pippen
Mary Harrison, Ruby Whitaker and Lucy
Garrett Harrison; Messrs. w. e. Beavans
H. Battle, S. G. Whitfield. r. Johnson
r. M. Wood, w. T. Clement, S c. Bel
lamy. S. Cutchen, George McGwlgan, Ben
Hollame, of Baltimore; G. A. Price. OF
Wilmington The well arranged program
and the charming hostess won the adj
miration of all.
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Allister. Of Charlotte, J. w. Purdie, of
Dunn, Dr. T. l.. Hunt. of Ashevile, E. l..
Tarknton, of Raleigh, Hestor CuTrie, OF
Red Springs, and j. y. Atkinson Of
Washington, d. c.. These entered up on
posite aisles and then came the brides
maids as follows: Miss Louise Cross
Robertson, of Fayetteville, Miss Maud
Edmonson, of Smithfeld, Miss Mamye
Brown, of Fayetteville, Miss Martha B.
Mccall, of Bennettsville, $. c., Miss Pot
ter James, of Laurinburg, Miss Frances
d. Vane, of Red Springs
Next entered the groom accompanied
by his brother, Mr.. Ed. S. Edmundson,
of Smthfeld, n c., as best man. MISS
Louise Purcell. of Red Springs, the maid
OF honor entered alone carrying Il magEi-
ficent bouquet of carnations anG maiden
hair ferns The fair bride entered lean
iny upon the arm of her mother, meeting
the groom at the altar where the ring
ceremony was most impressivcly per-
formed by Rev. c. +. Rankin, pastor of
the church
The bride was charmingly attired in an
elegant grey travelling suit, while The
maid OF honor and bridesmaids were most
exquisitely attired in magnificent crea
tlCns of white organdy over white tat
fcta The happy couple left Immediately
on the afternoon train amid a shower of
congra tulations from their host of friends
for an extensive northern tour. They will
rtside in Wilson.
The bride is noted for her culture,
gracious manners and charming person
ality, coming from one OF the distln-
guished families of this section of North
Carolina The popularity Of the couple
was shown by the large number Of hand
some and expensive presents.
On Tuesday evening preceding the mar
riage the elegant home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
A T. McCalum was the scene oil a bril-
liant reception given in honor OF the
bride, who is their niece, where a large
number of invited friends were entertain
ed between the hours of nine and twelve
O. clock. Misses Annie Belle DeVane
Georgia Pearsall and Ethel Johnson re-
ceived at the door. Miss Anna Mcleod,
of Rowland, ~ c., presided at the punch
bowl
A delightful dinner was given at the
popular resort Hotel Townsend comph-
mentary to the bridesmaids.
The couples participating We're: Mi.
Ed s. Edmundson with Miss Louise Pear.
sail, DR.. Hunt with Miss FrGnces De
vane., Mr. Tarkinton with Miss Louise
Robson. Mr.. Atkinson with Miss Mamie
Brown, Mr.. Purdie with Miss Pattie
James Mr.. Currie with Miss Maud Ed
mundson, Mr.. II. NJ. McAllister with Miss
Matte Mccall. Mr.. j. NJ DeVane with
Miss Mary Eliza Robson, Mr.. David
Robson with Miss Anna Mcleod.
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The Social Club Entertained.

oxford, N c., Nov. Especial -4ie
Social Club was charmingly entertained
on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. E. II.
Crenshaw Artistic score cards in autumn
'eaf design were presented to each guest.
Six hand euchre was the game enjoyed by
those present after which elegant re-
treatments We're served Mrs. Crenshaw' :
guests were Mrs. w. A. Devin, Mrs. w.
c. Massenburg, Mrs. Gen. B. S. Register.
Mrs. ]. A. Niles, Mrs. DR.. B. R. Hays,
Mrs H. T. Cooper, Misses Charlotte
Britt Louise Gregory, Annie Taylor,
Elizabeth billiard, Bennette Gregory,
JEANETTE Bggs, Annie Cannady, Gabriel
Bernie, Alice Graham, Bette Hunt, Mrs.
Hugh Skinner, of Smithfeld, and Miss
Carrie Hobgood.
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principals are talented to the highest dc.
gree, and of acknowledged reputation.
Vocally there is no better chorus in the
country. while in physical attractiveness
it is far superior to those of many of the
more pretentious organizations. The
Hottest Coon in Dixie" abounds and fair
ly revels in laughter and tasty furious
fun.
Whenever "The Hottest Coon in Dixie
IL announced TO appear. theatre goerS
always know that they will see an origin
al musical comedy presented by clever
and talented colored people. 1t makes one
laugh as it is full OF brighv. wholesome
fun. THE Great Black Carl" in The
rcle OF Rastus, the Dixey quartette and
the Grundy trio are features of the per
torrance. The comedy contains numer
Gus very pretty drills ensembles and
marches which are far above the ordin-
al5. 1t is booked to appear at the New
Monumental Theatre on Wednesday night
OF this week
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namsey-Johnson.

Fremont, N c., Nov. 7.-(Special) y
Thomas c. Ramsey. of Wilmington, and
Miss Kathryne Ray Johnson. of this
place, were happily married at the home
of the brides mother, Mrs. Sahie E..
Johnson, on East Railroad street, the
Rev. d. T. Everhardt, pastor of Fremont
Methodist church. performed the cere-
mony.
Among those from a distance into at
tendance We're: Miss Sallie L. Johnson,
member of the faculty of Graham Col
legiate Institute, Marshallburg a sister
OF the bride; Misses Annie May Ramsey
and Bessie Russ, Of Wilmington; Miss
Rosa Flowers, of Wilson; Messrs. Ed. p.
Dudley and J. S. Britain, of Whining
ton; Edgar Pearson, of Black Creek Mr..
Dudley was best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ramsey left for thelr
future home in Wilmington
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EDMUNDsON-FuLM0bE.
A Beautiful Wedding With Mary socisl
Even.s at Red Springs

Red Springs, N. c., Nov. Especial y
One of the prettiest church weddings of
the autumn season, and a most notable
one in this section was colemnized in The
Red Springs Presbyterian church on Wed
nesday at o'clock in the afternoon, when
Miss John Bethea Fillmore, daughter of
Mrs. Lou Fillmore, became the wife oil
DR.. James r. Edmundson, of Wilson, n.
c., prominent young dentist
The floral decorations were very beau
tiful, consisting of three immense arches OF
overgreens, autumn leaves and cut flow
ers, while the sides and background were
banked with ferns, palmS nd chrysanthe-
NUNS with charming light effects
Mrs. T. NJ. Cunningham presided at the
organ and Miss Mary Eliza Robson sang
a most delightful solo just proceeding the
entrance of the bridal party
The groomsmen were Messrs. H. NJ. Nc
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RAT M. WILLIS APPEARS
AT ACADEMY OF MUSIC
In "a Son Of Rest"---With Splendid 0ompar y
He Will Delight the People Of
Raleigh

Nat M. Wills who is to appear in this
city on Wednesday night next at the
Academy is one of the younger comedians
on the stage who through his methods Of
refinement has won for himself name
second to none OF the great players WHO
have scored q success. He will offer tC
us Broadhurst and Curries charming
musical comedy "A Son of Rest and will
be aided in his rendition by cast of SIX
tv clever people. The piece is a musical
melange that is up-to-date, witty, and
catchy and VIII surely please the most
fastidious theatre goers.
The Evening Star, of Washington, D..
c., OF Nov. 3, says:
AT the Columbia Theater last night,
Nat NJ wills was welcomed with the
enthusiasm due 70 a player who has
arrived" M. Wills has served a SUI
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THE HOTTEST COON IN Dixie.
An Original Musical Comedy at the New Nor
umsntal Theatre.

The most divertng novelty Of the com
ing theatrical week is that promised at
the New Monumental Theatre on WeGnes
day night, the Hottest Coon in Dixie
has lived up to its name and beyond 1t.
The entire performance sciutillates with
a sparkle Of originality that has made ii
one Of the most popular of all travelling
organizations. 1t is primarily the only
recognized high-class colo1cd company in
the United States.
1t is really colored comic opera pro
ducton. The music is not only original
and OF a specially written character. but
it is Of the catchiest possible order. Tie
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A RAINBOW PARTY.
Miss Carrie Alex ,nder Biggs Most Uniquely
Fntertaius.

Williamson, n c., Nov. 7+z(SpeciaL) }
Miss Carrie Alexander Biggs, who teaches
a select music class of six was their hos
tess on Saturday afternoon from four u
six at rainbow party, which was a most
unique affair. The party was of the TO-
lowing. each lady being dressed in color
of the rainbow: Miss Lettie Critcher
in indigo, Miss Nolie York in blue Miss
Della Ray in yellow, Miss Hattie Kirby
in violet, Miss Fannie Bell Timmons in
orange Miss Katie Blount in green, Miss
Biggs being dressed in red. A musical
contest was engaged i'll by the young
ladies supplying the blanks with names
of musical compositions which Miss Biggs
Played.
Refreshments were served in the parlor
from a round table just under the chan
dalier, from which ribbons the color OF
the rainbow were suspended, each color
going to place at the table of the lady
dressed in the corresponding color, while
the menu cards were tied with rainbow
punches of baby ribbon with the rainbow
colors inscribed The menu was the fol-
lowing, the first course, red small red
apples: the second, orange, jelhed bull
lion served in half orange skins, cut IN
to pretty fancy shapes: third, yellow"
minced chicken served in pastry cases
with yellow sauce. potato croquetts very
delicately Drowned; fourth, green" Gu
cumber pickles; fifth, violet violet ice
cream and little cakes, the frosting deli
cately tinted with blue. The color scheme
was carried out still more in the floral
decorations, the room being decorated with
yellow chrysanthemums, pains and ferns
red geraniums and small resceptables he'd
the sweet little volets.
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reception given Tuesday evening OF this
week by Profs Smith, Graham and Cater
to a few OF their friends. Those who
were present say that the evening was a
highly pleasant one
DR.. and rs. Howe, who have just re-
turned from their bridal tour were
among the guest.
Mr.. G. w Tillett, of Charlotte was on
the Hill this week visiting his son who
is in college
Miss Snowden Carr. of Durham, is vs-
iting Miss Margaret Alexander.
Misses Mary and Nellie Whoatl"y. VINO
have been visiting Mrs. Gore, lett Tor
their home in Washington today
Mr. G. III. Long and hlS SISTER, .dlSs
Flora Long, Of Dunn, who have been On
the Hill this week visiting friends, lett
today for their home.
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DELIGHTFUL cRlLDRERs PARTY.
Seventy. live Children at Mr. Ed. Chambers
Smiths Home.

A most delightful children's perry was
enjoyed yesterday afternoon at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Chambers Smith
where a host of the little friends Of his
children gathered.
The party was given by their five chill
dren and to the happy time about 20
children came. There were many games
and amusements and refreshments were
served.
The dining table extended through the
two parlors and as the children marched
IL the music was rendered by Miss Emily
Kenan, of Wilmington. 1t was merry
party about the table, which was laden
with good things, great pyramid OF
fruit being in the centre, while candies
OF all kinds, and other dainties dear to
childrens hearts, were enjoyed. 1t was
a very happy occasion.
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An Oyster Supper.

Flint, n. c., Nov. (speeial)--At Tie
home OF DR.. L. p. Sorrell an oyster sup.
per was enjoyed By quite number The
supper was given by the directors Of
Leasville High School, in honor of the
boarding young men of the school.
Both vocal and instrumental music
were reidered. The students sang
number of songs and it being halloween
night, the young people had their for
tunes told by the pretended Gypsy.
The beautiful decorations and the soft
light of the candles added much to the
Beauty of the occasion.
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Hunter-SkinI er

The following announcement of an ap-
preaching wedding Will be read with N
terest:
'eMr. and Mrs. b. S. Skinner
an,'ounte the engagement
of their daughter,
Kate, to
Mr. James William Hunter,
OF South Carolina"
The bride elect is most popular and
attractive lady of Raleigh and the groom
is progressive and able gentleman OF
South Carolina.
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A subscription dance will be given
Tuesday night, in the Olivia Raney Lii
brary Music hall. complimentary to the
Pace-Fuller wedding party
The german will be led by Mr.. w. r.
Jones assisted by Messrs. Val. Perkins
and Graham Andrews. Music Will be fur
rished by Levin's orchestra. Admission
by card only.
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The Gorgon's Head.

me following invitation has been re-
ceived:
1.-THE Gorgeous Head
German
University of North Carolina.
F1lday evening,
November twenty
Nineteen hundred and three,
nine o'clock"
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Social Events at Chapel Hill,

Chapel Hill, N. c., Nov. 7.-(Special.)-
Last evening Mrs j. w Gore entertained
number of her friends IN a delightful
"At Home given complimentary 20 her
o,osf, tho Misses Wheatley, Of Washr.g
ton. The evening was spent with music,
mirthful conversation ano eiesaM if-
freshmeGts. There were h1ahy 'aSt'ed
guests present, and that every one rad
a genuine coed tire tnsrH can be 10
doubt. Ii was delightful occasion to
all
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Observation-Disclosures.

The following invitation has been re-
Ceived by friends:
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. Richardson re-
quest your presence at the marriage of
their daughter, Nicey, to Mr.. Charles
Harris Anderson, Thursday, November
the nineteenth, nineteen hundred and
three, at twelve thirty o'clock, at home,
Kenly, North Carolina.
"At home after December first, ia
S. Person street Raleigh, n. c.
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Latimer.Harriss.

Invitations have been received by
friends here to the marriage OF Miss
Katherine Meares Harris. of Wilmington,
daughter of Mr.. ard Mrs. George Nehe-
miah Harriss to Mr.. Henry Gould Lati-
mer, of Wilmington, which takes place
on Thursday, November twentyfourth 1T
six o'clock in ST. James church, Whining
ton. Both parties are of old end well
known families and are very popular in
social circles.
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Lyon-W alsh.

Rockingham, Nov. 7.-(Special.) Mr.
John S. Lyon and Miss Pauline S. Walsh
were married Thursday afternoon at $50
at the residence of her aunt, Mrs. S. H
Reid. at Cheraw, S. c., and left III the
evening for Atlanta. They wiz return to
Rockingham next week.
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Mr.. r r Hall Fntsrtains

On Wednesday evening in his ROOMS
at the Marlborough, Mr.. r. B. Hall enter
tanned a number of friends at Stag
Supper" which was genuinely enjoyed by
all present.
The delightful menu consisting of blue
ribbon" 'possum and taters, birds en-
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Afternoon Euchre Club.

The Afternoon Euchre Club was reor-
ganized on Friday, the meeting having
been held with Miss Nell Hinsdale.
There are twenty members in the club
and the first regular meeting will take
place with Miss Mabel Young.
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