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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28
Death Of Mrs, q. Adolph (londrau.

In the fullness of q lovely young
womanhood, surrounded by the ador-
ing affection of husband and children
in an environment of home life that was
ideal because she made it so, Annie
Mccormick Gondran, wife of District
attorney G. Adolph Gondran,
passed into the Great Unknown at
1890 O'Clock Thursday morning. The
sorrow that shadows the Gondran
home broods alike upon nearly every
home in Donaldsonville, for her in
fuence, socially and otherwise-her
gifts as hostess and the rare charac-
teristics which distinguished her as a
wife, a mother and friend-made her
one OF the best loved and most ar
IDENTIFY admired women of the COM
munity. Four little children are left
to face the problem of life, denied the
guiding spirit of the hottest love on
earth-the youngest week-old baby
girl, whose soul grew into being in
her mothers supreme sacrifice upon
the altar OF maternity. Mrs. Gondran
was 81 years of age, q daughter of the
late DR.. P. j. Mccormick of Yazoo
City, Miss, and was married twelve
years ago to Hon. G. Adolph Con
dram OF this city. Yesterday forenoon
at 8 O'Clock all that was mortal of the
young wife and mother was laid TO
rest among the trees and flowers of the
Catholic cemetery, following services
at the Church of the Sacred Heart,
Revs. j. Nj. T. Massardier and J. FL.
Cartisser officiating. Ascension Coun-
Gil No. 1887, Knights of Columbus, of
which MIR. Gondran is a prominent
member, attended in a body, and the
funeral was unusually large and i'm
pressiVe. Many beautiful floral of
ferings testified to the general love
and esteem in which the deceased was
held, and the solemnity which lies
upon this community like pail is the
unconscious tribute of respect that the
living are paying to the memory of
one SO worthy of remembrance and
regard. Mrs. Gondran is survived
by her husband and four young chill
dren-two sons and two daughters
and several devoted sisters and BROTH
ers. The Chief extends its deepest
and truest sympathy to these bereaved
ones, who must learn to bravely face
life in its new meaning, remembering
that
The path of sorrow, and that path alone
Leads to the lands where sorrow is unknown
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28
Coming attractions.

The Lynnwood Company, which
made such q favorable impression
here last season, will hold the boards
at the Gpndraa Theatre next Tuesday
and Wednesday, Oct. l and 2, pre-
senting 1.-THE Winning Hand" Tues
day night and at amatinee Wednesday
afternoon, and 1.-THE Fatal Wedding"
Wednesday night. Little Sarah
Shields will have an important part
in the former production, as will also
her twin brother, Master Santos
Shields, while little Bernie Shields
will be seen as a tough newsboy, a
character in which he is said to be in
imita BILE. This clever trio of Shields
children will no doubt prove strong
drawing card, aside from the we'll
known excellence OF, the play and COM
pany. 1.-The Winning Hand" is a
portrayal of New York life that not
only reveals the most interesting types
of the great metropolis, but sets them
moving in a story that for exciting
situations, thrilling climaxes, de-
lightful comedy episodes and spark
ling dialogue, easily occupies fore
most place in the realm of meludrama.
1.-The Fatal Wedding" has been seen
here before and is a strong favorite
with local theatre goers.
The only bona fde production of
actual scenes founded on facts con-
nected with the celebrated Lamana
kidnapping case is said to be given
by the Hand of Death Company,
which will be the attraction ut the
Gondran Theatre on. Saturday, Oct.
5. The play is sanctioned by the
Anti Black Hand Society of New
York city, an organization composed
of naturalized Italian citizens of the
United States, and formed for the pur-
pose of suppressing the notorious
Black Hand society in this country.
Commenting upon a performance by
the Hand of Death Company, the New
York World says: 1.-THE fire and
transformation scenes are master
pieces of the stage carpenters art,
and the electrical effects are wonder
full. The weird vault scene, taken
from the old St. Louis cemetery in
New Orleans, is especially noticeable. !"
The Mobile Register says: "While
highly sens ational, the performance
depends upon its thrilling scenes to
hold it up, and the vault scene is de-
cidedly gruesome. The specialties are
very good. .
Miss Alma Hearn, the well-known
emotional actress, comes to the Con-
dram Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 10, in
Packard & Longs production of mo
Mother to Guide Her." a comedy
drama of unusual merit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

A. PeIletier, the efficient engineer of
the Evan Hall factory in upper As
cension, returned Monday night from
New Orleans, where he went on Thurs
day of last week to place his twelve
year-old daughter in the New Orleans
Sanitarium for treatment for an ugly
sore which had developed on her leg.
It seems that while playing about the
house some time ago the little girl
struck her leg violently against a
chair. Nothing was thought of the
injury at the time, but several days
later painful sore appeared on the
spot and DR.. John D. Hanson was
summoned. Upon his advice the
child was conveyed to New Orleans
for treatment at the hands of a speci-
alist, and successful operation was
performed upon her at the Sanitarium
10 that city shortly after her arrival.
Mr.. Pelletier states that when he left
New Orleans Monday evening the lit
tie patient was doing nicely and show
ing every indication of early re-
c0Very.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28
Indians on the War Patti.

Mohawk Tribe No. 50, Improved
Order of Red Men, held a well-at-
tended meeting last Monday night at
their wigwam in the Masonic Temple
and initiated Clerk of Court as. s.
Barman into the mysteries of the
order. Several applications for mem
bership were received and it was de-
cided that banquet be given next
Monday evening at the Nichols
Hotel. Chiefs and great chiefs from
various places throughout this reser-
walton are expected to honor the
occasion with their presence, and a
pleasant time is anticipated. Mo-
hawk Tribe is flourishing and at every
gathering the Indians are kept busy
comforting degrees and accepting ap.
plications.
A delegation went up from here last
Sunday to participate in the parade
and dance at Plaquemine given under
the auspices of Terpsichore Tribe
No. 70.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28
Farmers Union Picnic and Barbecue.

The Ascension Parish Association
of the Farmers Cooperative and Ed
ucational Union of America, CON-
prising tie several local branches of
the parent organization, held it's tri-
monthly convention, picnic and barbe-
cue on Saturday last, the 21st inst,
at Black Bayou grove, in the seventh
ward. The attendance included
large proportion of the farmers of
the seventh and eighth wards, together
with their wives and children, and
was variously estimated at from 1900
to 1900 souls. Parish President George
w. Rice, of St. Amant, presided over
the meeting, which was held in the
Black Bayou schoolhouse. After
transaeting routine business the as
ISOLATION took recess at noon and
repaired to the adjacent grove, where
platform had been erected for the
convenience OF the speakers. c.. G,
Black, OF East Baton Rouge parish.
one of the state officers of the union,
was the orator OF the occasion and
delivered an eloquent and forceful adj
dress on an appropriate topic. In
beresting speeches were also made bv
Parish Lecturer w. A. sibley, of the
eighth ward, and Attorney c.. C.
Weber, of Donaldsonville. Enjoyable
features of the occasion were the
sunptuous repast served in the open
air by the ladies of the association
and the exquisite music furnished by
the well.trained DutchtoBn Brass
Band.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28
SAME OLD STORY.
Maroons Score an = asy Victory Over Blues.
Bum Fielding and Punk Batting
Cause of Locals lownfan
Gulf Coast stars Next
Same old story.

Same old story.
Lefebvre's peerless pitching, w.
Prejean's and Brockman's punk field
ing, and the kindly way in which the
PersimmonGown sluggers took to Con-
dolfi's benders are the causes which
contributed to the defeat of the Dom
aldsonville Blues by the Plaquemine
Maroons at Cleveland Park last Sun
day afternoon. The score was to 5,
and the sad spectacle was witnessed
by upwards Of nearly 700 faithful fans,
practically all of whom were sup
porters OF the locals.
Gondolf yielded thirteen bingles, a
majority OF which came when the
bases were populated and hits meant
runs. The support accorded him was
all to the bad, six CHASTITY miscues
being chalked up by the Blues at crit
ical moments in the contest. Lefebyre,
as usual, was in superb form, only
three safeties being secured off his
delivery, while seven Donaldsonvil-
lians succumbed to his foolers and
went out on strikes.
Features of the game were SEN
sational catches of high flies by Cen
ter Fielder II. Weber and Second
Baseman Murch OF the locals and
Right Fielder Miller of the visitors,
McCorrviIIe's throwing to bases, and
the umpiring of "Paddy" Drew, which
gave satisfaction to players and spec
tators alike.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Miss Rowena Gingry will leave to-
morrow morning for New Orleans,
where she will make her home in the
future, having accepted a position
with the D. Fl. Holmes Company, Ltd
Miss Gingry has a large number of
friends in this community who will re-
gret her departure and join The Chief
in wishing her much success in her
new venture.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

The Mccall Bros. Planting and
Manufacturing Company big Evan
Hall factory in upper Ascension will
begin grinding on Oct. Is, after hav-
ing been thoroughly overhauled and
renovated from top to bottom. Jos.
E. Lauve, of Belle Rose, now en-
ployed as sugar sampler in the Gus
toms service at New Orleans, will be a
member of Evan Halls clerical force
this season.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Miss Jeanette NJ. Goldberg. field
secretary of the Jewish Chautauqua
Society of Philadelphia, Pa, will de-
liver an address on the subject of
"Chautauqua Circles at Bikur Cho-
lin Synagogue next Tuesday evening,
Oct. /, at I O'Clock. The public is
cordially invited to attend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

The friends of Miss Ethel Werner,
the winsome little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Werner, who was threat.
ened with serious attack of appen-
dicitis, will be glad to know that she
is improving steadily and will soon
be entirely restored to health.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

N. W. Braud, a well-known young
Ascensionite who is presently filing
responsible position in the employ
of the Haas-Littell Drug Company at
Opelousas, spent several days here
this week as the guest of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Braud, of Fau-
bourg la Pipe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

A dance was to have been given at
Ascension Hall last Thursday night
under the auspices and for the benefit
OF the St. Joseph Commercial Institute
Alumni Association, but owing to the
death of Mrs. G. A. Gondran the
entertainment was postponed to Fri
day evening of next week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

The Chief learns with pleasure that
Mrs. Edmond Marchand and daugh-
ter, Miss Eva Marcia and, of Darrow,
who have been seriously i'll for sew
era! weeks, are improving steadily
and will soon be up and about again.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Misses Beatrice and Felicie Con
zales, the talented daughters of Mr.
and Mrs. Jos. Gonzales, of Gonzales,
will leave next Monday for Natchi-
toehes to resume their studies at the
State Normal School.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Joe Gonzales and his charming
young daughter, Miss Josephine Con-
zales, spent a couple of days in Smoke
Bend during the week as the guests of
MIR. and Mrs. Gus. P. Melancon and
family. returning home Friday fore
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Miss Ethelyn Reuss, the lovely
young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G..
B. Reuss, OF Germania, left Thursday
morning for New Orleans, where she
goes to matriculate as student at
Sophie Newcomb College.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Iucien Acosta, Jr., left recently for
Bayou Goula, where he has secured a
position in the Murrell Planting Com
nany's branch store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Rev. Alvin w. Skardon will con-
duct services in the local Episcopal
church at 10 O'Clock tomorrow fore
uoous
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Judge Aurelius White, of Prairie
willie, and A. j. Brown, of Gonzales,
were business visitors to Donaldson
Tflle on Tuesday last.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Mrs. F. B. Lemann and her little
con. Bernard, returned Tuesday FORE
aeon from pleasant visit to relatives
IN New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Misses Rowena Boote and Renie
Stephenson, of Burnside, are the
guests of Miss Marie ST. Martin.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

The many friends in this community
OF Mrs. Arthur Crownover, formerly
Miss Emma Sims, will be pleased to
learn that she is the happy mother Of
a fine little boy, who arrived at the
Crownover home in Winchester. Tenn,
at noon Yesterday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Oil, wood and coal heaters, any size,
any price. Ready when you want 'em.
r. Henderson & Bro.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

MIR. and Mrs. Il. A. Thibodeaux and
their pretty little daughter, Dorothy
May, spent Saturday and Sunday in
New Orleans very pleasantly as the
guests OF relatives aud friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Deputy Sheriff William Acy, of the
seventh ward, was in town Thursday
on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Mrs. J. Fleet Coleman. of Crowley,
ls the charming guest of Mrs. r. N.
Sims at her pretty home in Cheti-
gaaches street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Mrs. W. w. Buford, of Port Bar
row, returned Saturday evening of
last week from a pleasant visit to rel
atives in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Mrs. B. Rybiski was a visitor ITO
New Orleans during the early part 'of
Bhe week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

An enjoyable dance was given last
Saturday night in the Gondran Mer-
camille Company's big store building
at Gonzales for the benefit of the build
ing fund of the Gonzales high school.
One hundred and sixteen couples par
ticipated in the pleasures of the occa-
sion, and the affair proved an I'M
qualified success in every particular.
Work on the new school building will
be resumed next Monday morning and
pushed to completion as rapidly as
possible.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Gus. Rybiski, of Paincourtville,
was circulating among his many
friends in this community on We'd
nesdav last.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Miss Caroline Farrnbacher, of Baton
Rouge, was the guest of her sister,
Mrs. A. Bloomensteil, during the
latter part of last week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E. Posey, Of
Baton Rouge, have issued invitations
to the marriage OF their daughter.
Mary Eleanor, to Louis Anthony
Wax, prominent and popular young
business man of the state capital, which
viii be solemnized at ST. Joseph S Cath
Ollie church in that city on Monday
morning, Oct. /, at 5 O'Clock. The
Chief joins the many friends of the
pros peetive bride and groom ID ex-
tending them advance congratulations
and good wishes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Misses 1rma and Linda Vesser en-
tertained Misses Corinne Poehe and
Eyela Poirrier and Messrs. Willie
Poche and Jos. Il. e. Landry at sup
per on Wednesday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

w. B. Sharp. of New Iberia. Is in
town on visit to relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Mrs. Jacob Blum and her attractive
daughter, Miss Adele Blum, reached
home Tuesday afternoon from a de-
lightful sojourn at Tate Springs,
Tenn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Clint Pearce, of Burnside, is visit
ing relatives at Cheneyville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28
j. A. Dalferes
ooNAlpsoNViLLE. La.

SATURDAY. SEPT. 2e. 1907
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

| dolt NiIbert Hebert Huber First base on
| baIls-On Gondolf l, off Lefebvre4 4. Struck out
/ by Gondolf 4. by Lefebvre Z. Left on bases
Blues z, Maroons T. Double play-GOndOlh to
| Murch to Chastant. First base ON erfors-Blues
i, 4, Maroons 4 Sacrifice hits-McCornville |,
Brockman /, R. Prejean /. Stolen bases-Murch
| 1, Gondolf 1. Umpire-Paddy Drew. Time of
game hour and 40 minutes.
The Gulf Coast Stars, an aggrega-
| ton of speedy players hailing from
| the Gulf Coast and other minor
leagues in this section of the country,
hooked up with the Blues at Cleveland
Park this afternoon and ran away
with the game in the fifth inning, when
they scored FIVE runs on a bum de-
cision by Umpire Landry, followed by
errors by Murch and Huber and a
timely hit. Left Fielder Harry Weber.
of the Blues presented the visitors
with two more tallies in the eighth,
when he muffed long fly to his terri
tory which should have been an easy
out. Although Gondolti was touched
up for eleven hits, he pitched a nice,
heady game, and would have won in
walk with better support. Features of
the mix-up were a couple of beauty
catches by Center Fielder Robert Pre-
jean of the Blues, both of which re-
suited in double plays; a sensational
catch by Second Baseman Williamson
OF the Stars, and the batting of SEN
telle and Huber-the former an erst-
while Philadelphia National Lacquer
who held down the short stop station
for the Stars and Blues, respectively.
Sentelle came up five times and peeled
off four safeties, and Huber slammed
out three bingles out of four times at
bat.
Score:
Blues. ....... 90 0 o o i o / % 3 8
Batteries-Hickey and Ref, Gondolfi and Wills.
UmpiTe-Gilbert Landry.
The same teams will meet again on
the local diamond tomorrow AFTER
noon, and close and interesting
game is looked for. Jack Ryan,
crack pitcher of the Gulfport team in
the Cotton States League, will Off
ciate in the box for the locals, and
Louis Bauer, the premier twirler of
the Gulf Coast League, will do the
deceiving for the Stars
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ROUTE.
Steamer Yirgie

>. g. DAVIDSON. Captain P. :. BABIN. Clerk
This sHift and elegant boat makes
eoUR TRIPS DAILY
between Donaldsonvilis and Burnside, con.
Meeting with passenger trains. as follows:
Passengers going north take boat ats :45 O'Clock
u. H. and 4 10 o'clock p. az.
PaSseusrrs going south take boat at 8 so O'Clock
aud Ia % clock p. sp.
4 hN9se-cag At Burnsido will convey passengers
to and from the boat FREE OF CHARGE.
Through tickets to Gil points sold % the boat.
Trunks and Baggage Handled.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

Henry Oats, a progressive farmer
of the Landry section of the parish,
visited Donaldsonville yesterday on
business and was welcome caller
al this office.
w alter Fowler, manager of the EIks
theatre at Baton Rouge, and Tony
Cordillo, also of the capital city, were
In town on business during the early
part of the week.
Fl. G. Won Berries, of Claiborne
plantation, spent Wednesday and
Thursday 10 Donaldsonville and was
cordially greeted by his host of friends
and acquaintances.
Misses Rena Landry and Marie St.
Martin spent several days at Burnside
during the early part of the week as
the guests of Misses Renie Stephenson
and Rowena Boote.
MIR. and Mrs. A. G. Wbidden and
their sweet little daughter, Evelyn
Elizabeth, OF Plaquemine, spent Sun
day here as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Rumsey Duke.
Or. John McCormick and Miss
Glare Mccormick, of Yazoo City,
Miss, arrived here Thursday evening
to attend the funeral of their sister,
Mrs. G. A. Gondran.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28

at noon yesterd ay.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-28
PLAoUEMINE.
By innings:

Summary: TWo-base hits-W. Prejean, Con
dolti, Nilbert, HILBERT, Huber. First base
balls.of Gondolf |, off Lefebvre 4. Struck out
BY Gondolti A. by Lefebvre7 Z. Left on bases
Blues7, Maroons 4. Double play-Gondolti to
Murch to Chastant. First base on errors-Blues
4, Maroons 4. Sacrifice hits-McCornville /,
Brocklnan /, R. Prejean L. Stolen bases-Murch
1, Gondolf l. Umpire-Paddy Drew. Time of
game-1 hour and 40 minutes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
THE NEW ARTSTOCRACY.

In his address delivered before the Univer-
sity of California yesterday President Butler
Of Columbia University raised the modern issue
Of aristOcracy so unequivocally that some per-
sons may be frightened at his words To the
American the very word ''aristocracy" IS a call
TO battle. The aristocrat is universally identi-
fed with The cane sucking snob the cad with
inherited distinctions, the caste bound monop-
olzer Of earth's good things. History justifies
the imputation, too, with disheartenlng fire.
quency. Here and there Il just king kindly
prince and an aristOTatic lover of the people
shine forth in a long night darkened by the
ceaseless misdeeds of tyrants and thieves To
hear an American university president advo-
eating anything so descrlbable, even POLITICALLY,
as an aristOcracy is, in the opinion of many
70 hear the death knell OF democracy ringing.
What bitter piece of humOr. then, is the
revelation that all this hubbub against an aris.
tOcracy is due TO slOvenly ideas and misuse OF
words! For what have men been doing ever
since the days of Greek democracies If not con-
fusing government by the best" with govern
ment by men claiming to be tho best? The
sad dlsrepute into which aristocracy has fallen
is due almost wholly 10 the stupid credulity Of
simple people who have accepted at face value
the bOasting claims OF ambitious men This
almost childish weakness has lea to the notion
that the "best'' men are a very had lot Ana
thus, not only in politics, but everywhere else.
an eminently powerful or successful man falls
under vague suspicion simply because he has
more than average ability.
true arlstOgacy Is, as President Butler
suggests. one OF intellect and Of service, but
before this, It is IA aristccracy which wins its
name not by the pretenssons OF its members
but wholly through their achievements The
word 'aristOcrat," as It should be used in the
United States, is not a title, but personal de-
scriptiOn and an epitOme OF deeds. II does
not ten the clique 70 which man belongs. but
shows the stuff he 20 made Of. In this proper