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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
West PaelS.

The Oxford Association Of Rural Let
ter Carriers met here last Tuesday. The
address of welcome was given by Charlel
r. Briggs of this place. There were
several excellent papers on the topic o.
good roads and the improvement Of
rural routes. A banquet was enjoyed al
the Maple House.
Lie. Bates, who went to New Haven
Conn.,, to visit his son at Christmas, ano
later took trip to South America, re,
turned home Sunday. Mrs. Bates will
remain in New Haven, Conn.,, for
while.
Rev. I. s. Macduff has been in New
York this week to attend the Grand
Opera, Parsifal. She was accompanied
BY Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Bates, who Joined
her in New Haven. Miss Macduff reports
a most enjoyable trip.
DR.. F. E. Wheeler was in Portland
day or 80 last week.
Miss Daisy Nutting, who has beer
visiting Miss Eva Tucker, returned to
her home in Auburn Saturday.
Irwin Lowe of Portland has been a
recent guest at j. r. fuckers.
Laura and Alice Barden went to Bry-
ant Pond last Friday evening to attend
the drama, "The New Homestead" and
will remain few days Ito visit their
aunt, Mrs. Jennie Currier.
Mrs. Nina McIntire of Castine and Miss
Myra Irish of Buckfield, who have been
guests at H. Il. Wardwell's, have re-
turned to their homes.
Rev. D. r. Ford, who has been on the
sick list Ia imprOyed
Quite a delegation of Odd Fellows
visited Bethel lodge last Saturday even.
ing. -,
Mrs. II. R. Tuell, who is seriously III
with rheumatic troubles, is doing az
well as can be expected.
Mrs. Eva Swift and Mrs. Bertha Cole
were at Norway Saturday.
Miss Alice Penley of this place Is quite
ill with the grippe at the Penley farm II
Greenwood, -
| A good time was enjoyed at the socia
dance last Friday evening.
Mr.. Chandler Curtis, who has been i'll
all winter, still remains very poorly.
Mrs. Vernon K. Ellingwood, who has
been visiting relatives and friends In
Boston, has returned home much i'm
proved in health.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
WING A PROBLEM.

The Green Country Brakeman Who In.
troduced the "Saw BY"
Many years ago green country boy
applied to the superintendent OF q
western railway for work and, some
what against the superintendent
wish. on account Of the danger to life
and limb attendant upon such occupa
ton. was given a place as brakeman
Of freight train
On one of his first trips 1t happened
that his train met another freigh,
train ut n station where the sidetrack
was not long enough to accommodate
either of them. The conductors were
debating which train should back uf
to n point where they could pass when
the new hand venturcd to suggest thai
neither should back; that they could
pass each other by means Of the short
sidetrack if the thing was managed
right
The idea excited good deal OF
laughter Oh the part Of the old train
men. but the boy stood his ground.
We'll, how would you go about It?
asked one Of the conductors. confident
that the lad would soon find himself
against u stump
The boy took up stick and traced
| In the sand diagram to illustrate his
plan.
Coed gracious!' said the conductor
81 believe that will do it!'
And it did do 1t. Today every train
man in America probably knows no"
to saw by" two long trains on short
sidetraek. but 1t Is not so generally
known that the thing was never done
until an inexperienced country DO!
who became the manager Of a great
railway line worked out the problem
| for himself.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
West Sumner.

There will be baked bean dinner in
the vestry Wednesday, March I'd, served
by the Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church.
Mrs Herbert Ryerson, who was threat
ened with rheumatic fever, is gaining
under DR.. Atwood's treatment.
James Buck has returned from Au-
burn where he has been spending few
days.
Mrs. 1. o. Swift is in poor health, she
is suffering with hoarseness.
Edwin Bisbee, formerly of this place,
now of North Jay, visited Clayton Lo-
throp recently.
James Simpson, who has been board
ing at Freeman Farrar's, left for Auburn
last week.
Elias johnson of Strickland Ferry has
been here getting ready to begin saving
in his mill. Mr.. Johnson expects to
have Charles Silver to run the saw for
him. While here Mr.. johnson bought a
COW of Herbert Rowe.
The S. B. r. Club was entertained by
Mrs r. II. Ryerson Thursday afternoon.
Answers to roll call from Phoebe Cary,
followed by current events. As this is
the year of the Passion Play at Ober-
amergau it was discussed at some length.
Refreshments were served. The next
meeting will be March 10.
H. r. Atwood of Norwood, Mass, is
spending few weeks with his son, DR..
II. F. Atwood.
Mrs Emily Young has returned from
Hartford where she has been at work.
Charles Starbird lost horse Tuesday
The animal fell dead as Mr.. Starbird
was driving his span up Trap Corner
hill.
There was to have been dance here
Wednesday evening but the violinist was
unable to be present. AS quite num-
Der had gathered the time was passed
playing games. After a lunch of cake
and coffee the company dispersed at an
early hour.
Mrs. Mabel Foster of Bryant's Pond is
spending a few days with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Farrar.
VIM. Skillings of Bryant's Pond is in
town.
The dinner in the Universalst vestry
last Wednesday was largely attended.
The tables which were beautifully
spread were in charge of Mrs. 1. o.
Swift of the Baptist Circle. There was
music and guessing contest A COL
lection of old-time daguerreotypes and
photos were displayed and prize offer
ed for the one who correctly named the
largest number. The prize, a pound of
chocolate creams, was won by Mrs. II.
G.. Heath. A neat sum was realized.
Among those present from out of town
were Rev. and Mrs. G.. w. +. Hill, Paris
Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. America Andrews,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Field, North Paris,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Curtis, Hart
ford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
Green wood.

If the world improves, as some say 1t
does as it grows old, the winter grows
colder and more stormy as it draws to a
close. Last week went out and this
came in with zero mornings, and in some
places the temperature was reported 20
below. As to the number of snow
storms that have occurred, and the
amount of snow that has fallen here
within that space of time 1t would be
difficult to report with any degree of
accuracy. And such has been the travel
ing in some places that they got no mail
in several days; while on this route
there has not been failure up to date.
But cold as it was Sunday morning it
soon moderated so that during the day
there were nine visitors and callers here,
among the number Floyd Morgan, wife
and two months old girl baby, the latter
of whom, by the way, for beauty and
sprightliness it would be hard to beat.
One of our selectmen came along the
first of the week, hauling long ladder
behind his team in search of brown-tail
moths. He found only few and said
he thought their ravages would be
slight the coming season.
A few days ago we picked up our local
paper, bearing the date of Oct. 5, 1897,
and were surprised to see what changes
have taken place during that compare
lively brief space of time. From the
many locals we notice a card of thanks
from Dea. Richard l.. Cole and family
for the kindness and assistance rendered
during the sickness and decease of the
wife and mother.
A few years later the deacon followed
her to the pale realms Of shade, and soon
after the farm was sold and the last
member of the family left the place.
And so it has been everywhere; the old
adage, "There is only one thing constant
and that is change" contains more truth
than poetry.
And now comes another proof that ma
ture has no especial interest in the de-
sires of the children of men. Last fall
Delphon Brooks took his wife and two
little boys back to her folks in Var
mouth, since that would be better
place in which to spend the winter In
her delicate condition; the intention be-
ing to return in the spring. And now
the news comes that another boy has
been added to the family, which seems
to prove that nature has no regard for
the preference of her children.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
Locke's Mills.

Mrs. David Foster of East Bethel wal
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Aze
Bryant, last week.
Dana Il. Grant attended the Boys
Conference at Augusta.
Alma Swan is visiting relatives in
town.
Mrs. Harold King, who has been quite
i'll, Is gaining.
The basket ball teams are feeling
quite proud over their victories. Satur.
day evening, Feb. 10, the girls team de.
feated the Bethel girls team, the score
being Z to 3, and the Mohawks defeated
the Crescents of Bryant Pond, score IA
to 5.
Mrs. Edith Douglass returned from the
Lewiston hospital last Tuesday.
Addison Bryant has been quite sick
with bad cold, but is better now.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
Maine News Notes.

The report of the Bar Harbor assess,
ors shows an increase of nearly 100000
in valuation over last year, making to-
tai valuation for the town Of 81, POI, 50,
more than half of which is owned by
non-residents.
Sarah Michaud, 20 years old, daugh-
ter of Michael Michaud, committed
suicide at her home at Pressure Isle Mon
day, presumably owing to dependency.
Bichloride tablets were found in her
room.
A loss estimated between $500. 900 and
$3.50, 900 was caused at Houlton Wednes-
day by the burning of the largest factory
of the Maine branch of the Buffalo
Fertilizer Co., whose main office is in
New York.
George Z. Allen, age %, of Lincoln,
N. H., who has been working in Sanford
for four months installing motors in the
Sanford mills, on Wednesday reached up
to turn on switch and received shock.
He fell backward on the floor and about
Is minutes later died. Medical Exami-
ner DIR. Z. w. Wentworth and Coroner
L. B. Trafton were called. Supt. Edw-
ard Z. Hussey of the Sanford mill stated
that he thought Aliens heart must have
been very weak as every day some one
gets shock from the switch. No in
quest will be held and the remains will
be taken to Lincoln. he was unmar-
ried.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
Bryant's Pond.

Archie D. Felt was in Lewiston Friday
evening to attend the Mystic Shrine
meeting.
Mrs. Charles Hill is in Worcester this
week, having been called there by the
illness of her father.
Earl Felt is at home from Haverhill
for few days.
Roy NJ. Kersteid. George Il. Cum
mings and Fred Noyes attended the
Pythian Jubilee at Saco Tuesday.
Sidney NJ. Perham has returned
from the logging woods at Grafton,
where he has been in the employ of War
rem Emery. Mr.. Perham will have
charge of the farm at "The Beeches" on
Paris Hill the coming season.
The announcement is made of change
to be made soon in the partnership OF
the Dearborn Spool Co. Mr.. Jacob
Thurston OF. Bethel will retire and
Arthur C. Kicker of this village will be-
come a member of the company.
The report comes that the ship John
B. Miller went ashore on the Jersey
coast during the storm this week. Capt
C. C. Adams of this place has charge Of
/ the vessel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
Hebron.

Hebron Grange held an all day meet.
ing Wednesday. North Buck6eld and
West Minot Oranges were guests. State
Master Stetson and County Deputy Tor
rey were there and both gave interesting
talks.
Miss Grace Bumpus is visiting in
Massachusetts,.
Merle and ROBBIE Sturtevant of North
Buckfield visited at home Sunday.
Miss Columbia Bumpus is visiting at
Victor Bernier's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nichols returned home
Monday from Rumford where they have
been visiting their daughter.
Mrs. James Sturtevant is visiting
friends in town.
Miss Ethel Marshall has been spend
ing few days with Catharine Cantello.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
Hartford.

Lewis Hayford visited his wife at the
C. NJ. G. Hospital in Lewiston, Saturday.
Bertha Reed Of Meadowview was In
town Saturday.
Frank Allen was In Canton Wednesday
of last week.
Miss Ida Ford spent Saturday In
Lewiston.
Ina and Amy Russell have gone to
Boston to work.
Mrs. Charles Canwell has been spend
Ing several days in East Sumner.
Mrs. Geo. Gresgory was in Canton
last week.
Mrs. Leon Berry visited friends in
Canton last week.
Mrs. William Mitchell, Jr., has re-
turned from her visit in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. G. Hazelton have
moved to the Scott Robinson farm.
Tucker & Greagory's evaporation has
arrived. They expect to do large
business in the maple syrup and sugar
line.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
East Waterford.

Miss Maude Dresser's school gave 9
most interesting entertainment the 22d
in commemoration of the day. There
were nineteen visitors present. The
school closes the 25th.
Philip Craven of Portland Is at Il. b.
Doughty's.
B. G. McIntire made trip to HALO
well this week.
Mrs. l.. E. McIntire has been quite i'll
this week with neuralgia. She is better
at this writing. Mr.. McIntire has rid
den out several times, but will not be
well for a long time.
Mrs. Ella Ames is at her son Atoms
i'll with rheumatism.
Mrs. Harrington is quite Ill with cold.
Our stage driver, Geo. Gray, was mar
ried Wednesday evening to q lady who
has been keeping house for him. The
ceremony was performed at his home BY
Rev. Mr.. Sias.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
South RumfOrd.

Purl Putnam gave an old folks bal
in Hollands Hall Wednesday evening
Feb. 23d, that was the most enjoyable
event of the winter. Most of the ole
people, and some not 80 old, became
young for that night and danced ant
danced. John Harlow of Smithyillt
aud Owen P. Smith of Mexico furnished
music. 1t is safe to say that none en-
joyed it more than Mr.. Putnam himself
who is only seventy-three years old
His neighbors presented him with
Masonic charm, with which he wal
much pleased and says he will not take
fifty dollars for it. Refreshments oil
cake and coffee were served.
Miss Lila Swain has been visiting rela
tives in Hanover.
Henry Atwater and Frank Pye art
cutting cord wood for Marshall Swain.
The South Rumford Sunday Schoo
held an entertainment in Hollands Hall
Feb. 18th, and cleared $21 90, which the,
will use towards buying an organ.
School closes Feb. 25th for foul
weeks vacation. During the last two
terms, twenty-five weeks in all, Haze
Lapham, Blanche Wyman and Maggie
Atwater have not been absent or tardy
Marshall Swain has two men cutting
pine and he is yarding it in his pasture
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
Wilson's Mills.

The grange had box party at The
hall Saturday night. A very small
crowd attended.
Mrs. Luella Pennock of Waterford i,
visiting her children.
G. I. Wilson went to Enrol Monday to
get timber for six derricks for the A. R.
Co.
One of the Italians got his fingers bad
ly crushed and cut in the blower at the
Falls.
R. B. Wilson is sick with the grippe.
Monty Fox has finished work for A.
W. Hart.
Mrs. Julia Pickett is visiting her niece
Mrs. Azel Wilson.
Mrs. Leon Bennett is boarding at 81
G.. Benefits.
Earl Hoyt has finished work for the
A. R. Co.
E. e. Storey was in Enrol Monday.
Leslie Hart bought yoke Of oxen the
past week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
Oxford.

George Heslop, the foreman In the
finishing room of the Robinson Manu-
featuring Co., died Feb. 18th of heart
disease. His funeral was held Monday
at the NJ. E. church, Rev. Mr.. Ericsson
officiating. He leaves widow and one
son.
DR.. Weber of Lewiston and later DR..
Nichols of Hebron have been In town to
visit Margaret Walker, who is Ill with
lung trouble.
The Congregational Ladies' Circle had
supper Feb. 10, which was we'll
patronized.
Mr.. and Mrs. Talbot OF Paris visited
their aunt, Mrs. Orrin Jones, on Tues
day.
Webster Turner Is quite sick.
Henry GRAHAM, a civil war veteran, ID
suffering from paralytic shock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
Tho White Shark.

The shark Of sharks. the real IMAM
eater" and the one most dreaded, Is
the white shark. This variety reaches
length Of thirty-fve feet and O
weight of 1000 pounds. Its head Is
long and fiat, and the snout far over
hangs the mouth. IT'S six rows OF teeth
are sharp as lancets and notched like
saws. Its mouth is very large. so that
one has been known to cut q mans
body completely in two at single
snap of its cruel jaws aud another to
swallow one at gulp. Near Calcutta
one of these sharks was seen to swal'
low bullocE's head, horns and all
From the stomach Of another bulls
hide was taken entire. and the sailor
who made the discovery insisted that
The hull had been swallowed whole
ard all except the hide had been d.
grS;ed. From the stomach OF another
was taken lady's workbox filed with
Tic usual contents. scissors and all. II
il comL!culy the white shark which
follows the vessel at sea day after day
md week after week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
There's No Risk
If This Medicine Does Not
Benefit, You Pay Nothing.

A physician who made speciality OF
stomach troubles, particularly dyspepsia
after years of study perfected tho form
ula from which Rexall DyspePsis
Tablets are made.
Our experience with Rexall Dyspepsla
Tablets leads Us to believe them to DC
the greatest remedy known for the relief
of acute indigestion and chronic dyspep
sis. Their ingredients are soothins, AND
healing to the infamed membranes oil
the stomach. They are rich In pepsin
one of the greatest digestive aids known
to medicine. The relief they afford Ii
almost Immediate. Their use with per-
sistency and regularity for a short
time brings about cessation OF the
pains caused by stomach disorders.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets will insure
healthy appetite, aid digestion and pro-
mote nutrition. As evidence OF oui
sincere faith in Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets,
We ask you to try them at our risk. Ii
they do not give you entire satisfaction.
We will return you the money you paid
us for them, without question or form
atty. They come in three sizes, prices
| rs cents, so cents and 500. Remember
you can obtain them only at our store
The Rexall Store. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
East Sumner.

It is we'll that February is short
month II the present weather continues.
Still, on the whole the winter has been
favorable and quite good for business.
While quite number have been sick
at times, no deaths have occurred in the
vicinity.
For brief respite from labor the fine
circle dinners draw good crowd and
are sources of pleasure and social greet
ings.
The Baptist circle meets this week in
the grange hall in order to better &C.
commodate many that desire to attend.
Mrs. Nellie Kicker will entertain 1t
through March.
A patriotic service was held on Sun
day evening In the Congregational
church commemorative of the birthdays
of Washington and Lincoln. Pastor
Eaton gave an interesting talk appro-
pirate to the occasion, and other exer-
cises followed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
Hiram.

Walter NJ. Spring has returned from
his western tour, and is quite sick with
tonsilitis.
DIR. Irving Mabry, who has been con-
fined to his house some days, is out
again.
Cyrus S. Barker of Bridgton was in
town this week.
Eli C. Wadsworth went to Brownfield
Friday.
Loring Sawyer has gone to Boston.
Mrs. Loring Sawyer is quite ill at the
home of her father, James 81. Ridlon.
She was visited Thursday by her sister,
Mrs. Marcia E. Maddox, of Portland.
Feb 25th, cold, % below at Hiram viii
lage; 80 below at East Hiram.
At the Pythian Jubilee at Saco on
Feb. 22d Hiram Lodge, K. of P, No. 80,
in competition with Myrtle Lodge Of
Kennebunk in work in rank of Knight,
won two elegant swords for the altar, as
a prize.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
DickVale.

Herman Fuller and Ira B. Wing ART
cutting timber on Black Mt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Fuller have gone
to housekeeping in their home which
they recently purchased of Simeon Nor
rill
Abbie Irish is entertaining her friend
Miss Addie Atkins, OF West Peru.
Mrs. Herbert Bowker is i'll with
measles.
b. B. Wyman is i'll.
Mrs. NJ. G. Morrill,, who has been Ill al
the home of her SOD, Ernest, in Saco, Il
expected home this week.
Frank Barrett is driving team for G
McAlliSter,
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Albany.

Mrs. Viola Durham and little son
Richard, Sibyl Cummings and three
nieces, Laura, Edith and Tottie, Mrs
Ada Lord and nephew, Glyndon Sawin,
called on Mrs. F. G.. Sloan, the Gath.
E. Z. Barker is entertaining three car.
buncles.
Harry McNally is laid up with lame
back.
Mrs. Eta Cummings has been i'll with
rheumatism.
Arthur Bean was at home from New
Sharon for a few days last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
Sumner.

Fred Thompson, who has been on the
sick list, is gaining.
Fred Chandler has sold his oxen.
Charlie Varney Of Massachusetts, Is
visiting his parents, N. NJ. Varney and
wife.
Arthur Bonuey and family Of West
Sumner visited her parents, o. l.. New
ell and wife, Sunday.
Frank Mitchell is working for G. A.
Bonney.
Lewis Bisbee, Bert Thomas, o. l..
Varney and w. L. Dyer have sold their
apples to Cecil Bartlett Of Hartford.
Wash Heald and family of North Buck
field visited her mother, Mrs. Lydia
Vsrney, Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01

"Youth, looking forward, counts each day year
And longs for manhoOd's prime;
Age gazing backward. sheddeth many tear,
And yearns for childhood's time"
March.
Three weeks more of winter.
February gave us few pleasant days.
Frequent storms keep the roads IL
bad condition for loaded teams.
With four feet of snow in the woods al
early spring must not be expected.
The rumble of an earthquake wa!
heard and the jar quite plainly felt a
5: 80 o'clock Wednesday morning.
Mrs Hattie A. Grover has all tht
dressmaking she can do without adver
Using, and her work and prices Away!
give satisfaction.
Town meeting will be held next Mon
day, and much care should be taken il
the selection of candidates for all the i'm
portant offices.
The report circulated here last week
that the Tyler brothers had swappeC
farms proved to be false. Clarence will
continue to reside in Mason, and Almor
will keep the Scribner farm until he car
fiud purchaser.
Mrs. Catherine Grover of Albany hal
been with l.. D. Grover and family two
weeks, and her niece, Miss Annie New
comb, who is attending Gould Academy
came up from Bethel Saturday and re
turned Sunday afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
BrownfleId.

Mrs. Nelson Lane, who has been sick
for number of weeks, died Feb. oath
DR.. Fitch, F. G. and Raymond Ham
took in the auto show at Portland this
week.
Everett Linscott visited his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Linscott, recently.
The roller machines have been busy
since the two big snow storms.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
East BrOwnfleld.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Clement attended
the automobile show in Portland last
Wednesday. While there Mr.. Clement
purchased an auto which he intends
using on the road next summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred johnson OF
Waltham, Mass, are guests of Mr.
Johnson's brother, A. F. Johnson, and
family.
Miss Eleanor King and Miss Marion
johnson left last Saturday for Boston.
Rev. Mr.. Sweet, candidate for the
Congregational pastorate here, occupied
the pulpit of that church Feb. 81. Mrs.
Sweet accompanied her husband on bis
trip here.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-01
North Waterford.

Winfield McAllister visited his grand
mother at Stoneham.
There we're thirteen Changers visited
Bear Mountain Grange Saturday.
A baby boy was born at the home Of
Newell Andrews last week.
The school closed Friday, the 18th.
Mrs. Carrie Giles is confined to hel
bed most of the time.
Hersey Saunders visited at his home
here few days.
Mrs. Rilla Marston took ether and Dr.
Coolidge extracted thirteen of her teeth
She has been stopping here at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paris
Paige, since.