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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-19
NEWARK.

MIR. and Mrs. lollingsworth. after
spending several months at Pylesville,
Hartford County have returned home.
Mrs. A. c. Humphreys and little son.
Of Snow Hill. spent the week 5 end
with Mrs Wood at the parsonage Prof.
Humphreys came up Saturday and ac-
companied them home Sunday evening
Miss Alice Croppcr of Berlin, after
spending few days with Miss Maggie
Cropper returned home Monday.
Miss Bertha Richards Of Girdletree,
has been visiting her mother. Mrs
Samuel Godfrey. this week
Mrs. Jehu CULLEN, Mrs. Maud Jarvis
and Mrs Harry Jarvis visited at Mr.
Ara Bowens Friday Of last week and
attended the Odd Fellows entertain
ment that evening
Mr.. John Archer, of Hartford County,
way in town this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bowen visited
Mrs. Norman Peters at Ironshre last
Sunday. Mrs. Peters. who has been i'll
for several weeks with typhoid fever
is now convalescent.
The entertainment which was held
in the odd Fellows Hall December llth
was SO much enjoyed that it will be re-
peated next Tuesday evening December
22d Mr. Wirrie Long, of Selbyville,
whose singing added 50 much to the
evenings entertainment, will again be
present The doll drill will he repeated
the comedy. who on Airth is He, and
Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party So
don forget to come next Tuesday
evening, December I'D. Admission,
adults % cents, children Is cents
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-19
Death of ". ]. GeddeS.

Mr.. William J Geddes died of pneu-
monia last Monday. His home was in
New York, but for the past year he had
been staying at the home of l.. W.
Onley. A few months ago he bought
the w. H. Rowley farm and since then
has made his home there. He greatly
improved the property and had ne lived
the place would soon have become
modern in every respect. We deeply
sympathize with his parents. brothers
and sister in their great loss. and trust
they may be comforted by His power
divine. Mr.. Geddes was kind-hearted
and generous and all loved him. He
made large number of friends during
his brief stay here and all of these
mourn his death He was 81 years of
age and unmarried. q.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-19
SI\EPUNE\T.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Griffin spent
Sunday at Ocean City. as the guests Of
Mrs. Griflin's sister, Mrs. John Lynch.
Miss Julia Hastings returned from
Newark Wednesday whore she been
visiting her aunt. Mrs George Town
send.
Mrs. John Davis and daughter Laura,
Mrs. Mary Smith and daughter, Anna,
spent Monday in Berlin shopping.
MISS Mamie Gibbs returned from
Ocean City Sunday where she has been
visiting her sister.
Mrs. Levin Lynch is on the sick list.
Mrs. William Massey gave a party
to her many young friends Saturday
evening. All report pleasant time.
The ladies Of Sinepuxent will give an
entertainment at the school house.
Tuesday evening, December 22d Seats
on sale at Mr.. G. Birmingham store.
The Epworth League will meet Sun
day evening at the usual hour. : 80
O'Clock Miss Bertha Davis, leader.
Miss Daisy Coffin. of Philadelphia, is
expected this week to spend the Christ
mas holidays with her mother. Mrs.
Cora Coffin
Mr.. and Mrs. Seymour Lang and little
son, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
VIM. II. Baylis Sunday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-19
COULBOURN.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Carmean enter
tanned a number of young friends Mon
day evening.
Mrs. Miranda Parsons. of near POGO
moke. is visiting her cousin. Miss Vir-
ginia Carmean, this week.
The young people of Mt. Olive are
practising for Christmas entertain
ment
Mrs. +. A. Carmean is visiting her
daughter, Mrs John n. Gordy. Of
Philadelphia.
Miss Virginia Carmean gave a pleasant
party to her many young friends Satur-
day evening. Those present were:
Misses Edna and Ethel Sturgis, Eta
Parsons, Anna Dunlap, Lucy Stagg,
Essie Disharoon. Mary GOrdy. Doris
and Miranda Parsons. Lillian Disharoon,
Bernice Parsons and Willie Jones.
Messrs. Luther Parsons. Mervin Phillips,
of Salisbury, Theodore Hudson. James
Gordy. Rodger and Elwood Carmean,
Chester Parsons. Luther and George
GOrdy. Herman Parsons. Norman Dry
den, Willie Cherrix. Luther Shockley
and Ernest Cherrix.
Mr. Willard Beauchanp and Mrs John
Mckee, of Snow Hill. have been the
guests of Mrs. Thomas Kelley lately
Mr.. j. Z. Dickerson killed six big
hogs this week. The heaviest weighed
sos lbs.
Mr.. l.. ID. Shockley is guest at the
home of his son. Mr.. 0. j. Shockley.
MIR. and Mrs. George Davis spent
Sunday with his parents in Whiteburg
Preaching at Mt. Olive Church at the
usual time. Sunday.
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WESLEY.

Misses Clara and Elsie Holloway
visited Parsonsburg and Salisbury last
week.
Mr.. Rider Adkins spent Sunday very
pleasantly at Wango.
Mrs. o. w. Wilgus. of Roxana, Del,
visited her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. S. X.
Johnson. few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. c. Holloway, of
Queponco. spent Sunday at the home of
Mr. D. W. Adkins.
Messrs. John and Corrie Powell,
Of Wango, visited Mr. Rider Adkins
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. G. f. Holloway and son, Percy,
spent Sunday at the home Of Mr.. Virgil
Gray Of lndiantown
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-19
MELBOURNE.

Mr.. and Mrs James Dennis and son,
Earl, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs
Dennis father, Mr.. Elijah Hastings at
Wattsville.
Mr.. Sidney Watson, is. we are sorry
to report, on the sick list this week
We wish him a speedy recovery.
Mrs. +. J. Reid and daughters. Misses
Florence and Blanche. were among the
visitors to Pocomoke City, Monday.
Miss Pearl Wilkerson and brother,
Master Lester, spent Saturday and
Sunday very pleasantly with their
brother, Mr.. Vim. Wilkerson, at Mona.
Va.
Everyone both old and young is rush
ed this week getting ready for Christ
mas. The little folks. of course, are
very enthusiastic oyer Christmas and the
question heard asked when two children
meet is. What do you want Santa
Claus to bring YOU
Mrs. Levers and son. Mr. Guy
Levers. of Atlantic, Va. and Mr.. and
Mrs. +. W. Levers. Of the same place.
made a business trip to Snow Hill Tues
daY OF TINS week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Matthews and lit
tie son. visited nj the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. C. Burroughs. Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Jackson. Of
Klei Grange. spent Sunday at the home
of their friends, Mr. and Mrs. c. w.
Fisher
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Richardson and
daughter. Ethel. of Stockton. visited
at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reid,
Wednesday.
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LOCALS.

Mr.. Sidney Godfrey killed hog
this week which weighed 537 pounds.
Mrs. James Webb spent Friday
with her sister, Mrs. James Givans, of
Berlin.
Mr.. Lee Hearn, of Baltimore. is
visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. l..
7. Hearn.
Mr.. John Richardson. of Newark.
is the guest of MIR. and Mrs. Charles
A. Bromley.
Services in All Hallows' Episcopal
Church on Christmas Day at 7.45 A. M.
and II A. NJ.
Mrs. r. Milton Townsend left last
Tuesday for a visit to her parents in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Charles Petit, of Dendron.
Va. is the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. b. j. Esham.
Rev. C. w. Prettyman will preach
to Snow Hill Red Men tomorrow Sun
day. night. at 73O O'Clock.
Mr.. George Purnell is moving this
week from near Berlin to the residence
Of Mr.. Robert w. Townsend.
Mr.. Walter S. Hastings, of Prince
ton University, is expected home next
Tuesday for the Christmas holidays.
MIR. John A. Selby. who is attend
ing Mercersbug Academy. Mercersburg,
Pa, is at home for the holidays.
Rev. Jones, Of Greenbackville.
preached in the M. p. Church here last
Sunday night tn large audience.
The class of porbationers of the
Methodist Episcopal Church will be adj
mitted to full membership next Sunday
morning.
Mrs. Charles F. thurman, of Chin
colleague, has been visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Vincent, in Snow
Hill, this week.
Mr.. John w. Gordy moved from his
farm last week to the house on Bay
Street formerly occupied by Mr. George
+. Mumford and family.
-Cluff & Co. have one of the most
complete meat cutters in the country.
They can shave piece of dried beef as
thin as sheet of paper.
MIR. j. Samuel Price has been in
North Carolina for the past week look
ing after the interests of the lumber
company Of which he is member.
MIR. Charles Boehm has accepted a
position as clerk in the Postofiice. He
assumed his duties last week. Mr..
Boehm is well qualified for the position.
Mr.. Eary E. Ellis and Miss Nora
Niblitt were united in marriage at the
Methodist Episcopal parsonage. last
Thursday evening by Rev. c. W. Pretty
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. William S. Evans and
little daughter. Emily. spent Saturday
and Sunday in Pocomoke City, as the
guests of Mrs. Evans sister, Mrs.
Wimbrow.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-19
Local Readers. lOC. a Line

Christmas Photos at Hamblin's.
Oysters 25 cents a quart at Moore's.
Bring your chickens to S. 7. Pruitt,
Girdletree, and get cash for them.
j. C. Shortt is supplying choice
meats and groceries. Try an order OF
his sausage.
We will run our crusher for feed
every Friday. Farmers will please take
notice. Shockley K Fooks. Q2-2t.)
Fine Photographs at Hamblin' S
studio, Snow Hill. Now is the time to
have them made for the Holidays.
ANY one wanting Wild Geese
which have been tanned for decoys and
pets. apply to w. d. Bassett. Berlin,
Md.
Big bargains in picture frames.
Extra big assortment of all sizes, at
low price. at Hamblin's Studio, Snow
Hill, Md.
Buy your ingredients for mince
meat of Wonnell the butcher and
grocerer. Everything in meats and
groceries.
For rent for 1909 Stevenson house
on Virginia road. now occupied by Gay
lord Warren. John w. Station, Attor-
ney-at-Law. Dec. 5-3t.
For Sale-Two thoroughbred. point
er pups, six months old. marked alike
and smart. Address p. 0. Box 100,
Milford. Delaware. Dec. Bat.
Sale of fancy articles and Cranes
celebrated ice cream in individual bricks,
in the old NJ. p. Church, this afternoon
and evening Saturday.
You are requested to bring your
laundry down on Monday, not later than
3o'clock. So can get it back by Christ
mas, and oblige. B. 7. Truitt.
Choice line of ladies' and children s
coats also, handsome silk rain coats,
which must positively be sold during
the next two weeks. This is a splendid
opportunity to get warm winter coat
at low figure. Mrs. j. Cannon Shortt.
"A few suggestions for Christmas
gifts. Books. Pictures, Fine Writing
Paper lin boxes,) Comb and Brush Sets,
Manicure Sets. Leather Goods, Silver
ware, Jewelry, Watches. Clocks, Cut
Glass and Fancy Chinaware. Lloyd &
Blaine, Pocomoke City, Nd
Christmas presents for all your
friends in my fine line of bric-a-bra
Japanese tea-sets, vases, etc. Only a
little of the china is in the window.
Come in and see how far your money
will go purchasing these handsome holi-
day gifts. Mrs. J. Cannon Short.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-19
GIRDLETREE.

Mr.. Harvey Pilchard. of this town, and
Miss Annie Savage, Of Va. were quiet
Ii married at the home Of Rev Mr.
Townsend. at stockton, Wednesday
evening.
Miss Estelle Truitt and brother Mr.
Frank Truitt. Of Box Iron. spent Tues
day as the guests of Miss Mary Scar
borough.
Mrs. Chas Jones has returned to her
home al Cape Charles, Va. after spend
ing some time with relatives here
Miss Dellie Jones, of Wattsyille Va,
is visiting the home of Mr. Washington
pilchard.
The first public meeting Of the Liter
AIRY Club in our school will be held on
the afternoon Of Dec. 23rd. at 20 clock
Those Interested in the school work are
cordially invited TO attend.
An Automatic Restaurant VIII be
open In the School building on Friday
evening. December 18th BE sure TO
come and be served with "A Tight
squeeze Solid Skimmings, Hot Berry
Drink. Crusty Mixture. Palate Ticker
etc The proceeds viii be devoted 10
school needs and We solicit the co-opera-
ton of the people to make the affair
successful
Mr. and Mrs Howard Taylor and lit
tie SON Of Norfolk. Va. We're welcome
visitors at the home Of his sister, Mrs
Scott Richie. Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs W. 5. Townsend spent
part Of this week with friends M
Philadelphia.
Miss Mollie Rowley spent last week
at the home OF her brother. Mr. +. H..
Rowey. at Chincoteague.
Mrs. Samuel Daisy and guests. Mrs
Thronton. and Miss Mumford. OF
Chincoteague. spent Monday at POGO
moke City, shopping.
Rev. Mr. Smith will preach in the
Baptist Church Sunday morning and
evening.
Mr. Raymond Boston was a visitor
in town Tuesday.
Mrs. c. c. Watson is spending this
week at the home of her son. Mr., Gale
Watson, in Philadelphia.
We are sorry TO report Mrs J K.
Gordy. quite i'll at this writing with la
grippe.
M Winifred Callahan. Of Baltimore,
spent part of this week with relatives
here.
Miss Nellie Rowley is visiting rela-
tives on Chincoteague Island
The home Of Mrs. George L. Barnes
was the scene of the most enjoyable
social event of the season last Tuesday
evening. The affair was given in honor
of their son. Geo, l.. Barnes, Jr. who
thus celebrated his twenty-iirst birth
day. The evening S entertainment was
elatorately planned and carried out to
the delight of all present. The refresh
ments which consisted Of punch ice
cream. cake. sailed peanuts, conserved
fruit. etc. were served at a late hour
After expressing their good wishes and
congratulations. the guests left the
scene Of enjoyment for their respective
homes. Mrs. C. v Rowley and Mrs
W. II kenney assisted Mrs. Barnes M
receiving and Mrs W 5. Townsend
Misses Mary Scarborough, Katherine
Row ey. Mollie Rowley and Estelle
Truitt assisted in the entertaining
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UPSHUR & UPSHUR, Attorneys.
Notice To Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court for Worcester County. Maryland.
letters Of ADMINISTRATION on the personal
estate of
SIDNEY r. SELBY.
late Of Worcester County. deceased.
All persons having claims against the
Diseased are hereby warned TO exhibit
the same with the vouchers thereof. to
the subscriber. on or before the end.
dav of June. 1909. They may other
wise be excluded from all benefits Of
said estate All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make inn
mediate payment Given under my
hand this sth day of December, 1908.
JAMES 2. TOWNSEND.
Administrator.
Test: EDWARD p. DAVIS,
Dec. 10. 81 Register of Wills
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-19
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Aids
Nature.

Medicines that aid nature are always
most successful. Chamberlain Cough
Remedy acts on this plan. II allays
the cough. aids expectoration, relieves
the lungs, opens the secretions. thereby
aiding nature in throwing of cold and
restoring the system to a healthy CON
dition For sale by T. ID. Cottingham
a Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-19

Do the right thing if you have Nasal
Catarrh. Get Ely's Cream Balm at
once. Don't touch the catarrh powders
and snuffs. for they contain cocaine.
Ely's Cream Balm releases the secre-
tions that iniiame the nasal passages
and the throat. whereas medicines made
with mercury merely dry up the secre-
tions and leave you no better than you
were. In word. Ely's Cream Balm
is real remedy. not delusion. All
druggists, so cents, or mailed by Ely
Brothers, So Warren Street, New York.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-19
Meeting in the Court House.

The travelling exhibit of the Mary
land tuberculosis Association opened in
the Court House last night, and a very
interesting talk was given by Mr.
Stockwell. The Photographic exhibit
is very complete and the large posters
and bulletins which cover the walls of
the court room reveal to the laity
some startling facts regarding the
ravages of the white plague" in
Maryland. DR.. Paul Jones presided at
last nights meeting. 1t is expected
that large crowd will be in attendance
at the public meeting tonight, when adj
dresses will be made by eminent medical
men from Baltimore. If you have not
already been up in the Court room to
see the exhibit you should not fail to do
so.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-19
POCOmOkG'S Brightest and
Best Store.

First Of all. we maintain our usua.
high standard of quality in all merchan-
disc especially intended for Christmas
gifts. Plenty of inexpensive things but
nothing Of tlimsy or tawdry character.
Our Christmas stock is now at it's best.
There is pleasure in choosing gifts.
such as
WATCHES
JEWELLERY
SILVERWARE
BAGS
PURSES
TOILET ARTICLES
DESK REQUISITES
STATIONERY
ROCKS
CHINA DINNER SETS
CHINA TEA SETS
CUT GLASS
and many other articles too numerous
to mention You will find gift sugges-
tions in every department.
LLOYD ca BLAINE.
Pocomoke City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Seymour Lang and little
son. visited at the home of MIR. and Mrs
VIM. H. Baylis Sunday.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-08
20, Hipnng's autograph.

I Rudyard Kipling, on his last home
ward voyage from South Africa, not
30 long ago, was watched carefully
by lady autograph hunter who
longed to approach him, album in
hand, but did not dare to do so. One
morning she saw him scribble on one
Of the little cards which are used
when passengers order any drinks
they may require. These cards are
collected into little bundles at the end
Of the week and then redeemed. The
fair huntress darted after the stew.
ard who had the card. and begged b
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-08
Baseball Fans.

Dear ne!" remarked the perspiring
old lady who was making her first
visit to baseball game. 'I don't see
now people can tell such terrible fibs"
What now, anntie?" asked the citv
niece, in surprise.
why, the paper stated that tbsro
were thousands OF fans out here
every afternoon and am suffering
Win the heat and can't find one"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-08
Done in Style.

What is that fearful DIM"
THAT is a duel between Count
Fucashi and Prince de Brass. Being
prevented by social engagements from
attending in person they have sent
monographs.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-08


DURABILITY and practical utility OF the
"Superior" Razor Strop has passed be
yond the questionable stage into
demonstrated fact.
The "Superor' Razor we are offer
ina in connection with our Strop is
made especially for us by one OF the
best razor manufacturers Of Germany,
and we warrant it to be first-c'ass. We
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-08

0c aiiurou 20 noop II anu yey IvI .u.
order, which read: 1.-TWO sodas and
one whisky" and the signature was
'fR. Kipling"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-08
Undismayed.

: NO" said the passerby, Il cannot
:give you any money.
For charity's sake?' persisted the
beggar
mot to-day. Charity begins At
home, with me-"
. Right you are, sir. What's your ad.
'dssss?"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-08
LADIES' TAILORING.

Fashionable dressmaking, design.
ing. Mrs. I. NJ. Mcclure, 2516 Curtis
s..eeek.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-08

creasing knowledge and modern
science have proven without doubt
that closeness of grain produces the
finest cutting edge obtainabe. The
high standard of excellence and eff
cheney Of this strop is maintained by
MIR. Haynes rigid system of personal
inspection Of every strop during the
successive stage of manufacture. The
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-08

will send prepaid to any part of the
United States one pair of Superior"
Razor Strops and one Superior"
Razor for $3.50, or si.35 each. xgDe
rot send money in letter. Send by
postal or money order, payable to The
Haynes Razor Strop Co., Dept. c., 335
Broadway, New York City, U. S. A.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-19
To Prevent Rustino.

1t is better to use wooden pegs liz
bath rooms or kitchens where damp
towels or cloths are apt to be hung.
otherwise the linen may rust from the
ifou
If iron hooks are already In place
snd II is not convenient TO change
them. give them a coat OF white en-
amel paint. 1t prevents danger CT rust
Ing and is much less unsightly against
the paper.
II the linen has already been rusted
It may be removed by rubbing with
lemon Juice and salt
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-19
oIo vIraInl. erunswlek stew.

Cut up two or three squirrels into
joints and lay In cold water to draw
out the blood. Put gallon OF water
in large pot, add tablespoonful
salt and boil five minutes. Add to
the boiling water six potatoes par.
boiled and sliced, one pint butter
beans. one quart of fresh tomatoes,
one onion sliced and the equivalent
OF six ears OF corn cut from the cob
Add the squirrel pieces, cover closely.
and stew gently for two and a half
hours. stirring frequently from the
bottom. Then add a quart of fresh
tomatoes, peeled and sliced, or a
quart Of the canned tomatoes, with
two teaspoonfuls sugar, and cook an
hour longer. Ten minutes before re-
moving from the fire add half cup
butter cut in bits the size OF wal
nut, and rolled In -four Give a final
boil, season to taste with black pep
per and serve.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-19
Stuffed Baked Eggplant.

Boil gently large eggplant 20 min.
utes; remove from the water. cut into
halves, take out the inside and chop;
mix with as much bread crumbs,
plenty OF salt. pepper and cup of
chopped nuts; MI the two shells. bake
till brown, basting several times with
mixed butter and hot water: serve in
the shells.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-19
Thick Vegetable 9oup.

Wash one-quarter cup pearl barley
and let 1t come to boil In water to
cover. Pour on first watG and add
one quart clear water. and one guar,
sediment from clear soup. Simmer
gently for two hours. Then add one
cup each Of diced turnip. carrot. onion.
cabbage. potato and celery. II liked.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Boil gently I'LL tender.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-19
Plain Herb DRESSING.

Crumb stale bread to the amount OF
two quarts and toss II into bowl
Add two tablespoonfuls OF salt. one
teaspoon OF pepper. 20 tablespoons
powdered summer savory. two table.
spoons finely minced parsley. one
tablespoon OF powdered sage. Do not
use coarse herbs. Have some butter
warm. but not melted TO the point
shcre II runs. Mix this lightly
through the crumbs and fiA the cav.
ity Of the turkey.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-19
Apple Puree.

Peel three-Quarters Of a pound of ap.
pies, put them in stewpan with a
tiny piece OF cinnamon or other IA.
voring. half a pint of water. and two
ounces OF loaf sugar; boil to a pulp.
then add few drops of sap green or
apple green, and rub through a sieve.
then warm and use.
II can also be used cold. and is nice
for serving with milk puddings. etc.