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Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-25
PENDLET0N HILL
Aid Society Meets-Snowstorm-
 sonals.

Frank Brown of Niantic, R. l.. spent Sunday at Mrs. Elizabeth Tlompson's.
 The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. James M. Cook from 10 until 4 on Wednesday.
 A family of French descent has nov ed onto the Dwight Bromley farm. owned by Henry Kenyon of Canter- bury
 Clark Coon spent Friday night at MT. and Mrss Elmer Saunders in West er1y.
 Erastus Parks is i'll.
 Master Arthur Ahern of Westerly Is visiting hfs grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Palmer.
 Miss Mary Chapman end Clark Coon attended the teachers meeting heAA in North Stoninston village Friday after noon.
 Sunday evening services were Aeld at Eugene CongdoHA with Miss Har- riet B. Congdon leader.
 One of the heaviest snowStorms of the winter reached here Monday, with the thermometer nearing zero during all the nights so far taais wek
 Communion service wAO observed al the church on Sunday morning Rev. Everette P. Mathewson of Hopkinton, the regular pulpit supply, was pres ent.
 Miss Carrie A. Ryder, who is spend ing the winter in Rochester. N. r., Is enjoying her stay.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-25
V0LUNTOWn
of the Week-With the Whist PIayers-Baptist Society Honors Washington.

 Local amateurs who gave the re- cent enterta inment in Union hall went to Giasgo last Saturday evening and played t, full house, receiving many compliments for their good work. They were accompanied by large delegation from this place.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Ritchotte were in Jewett City Monday. attending the Ritchotte-La Chappelle marriage, the bride being a niece of Mr. Ritchotte.
 At the Whist Tables.
 On Tuesday evening the Home whist club was entertained by Misses Le- nora K. Dnuleavy and Hazel Bac5kus st the Eome of Mir. and Mrs. John N. Lewis. The prize winners were: First lady's, Mrs Annie B. Andrews; second lady's, Mrs. George T. Briggs; gantlemen's, first, Frank s. Bitgood: !: second, Arthur l.. Briggs.
 An evening a. whist was enjoyed Saturday by friends at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Howard James prizes going to Mrs. Aime Dupont and How ard James.
 z Charles o. Mathewson of Plainf1eld was calling on friends in town on Wednesday.
 Patriotic Entertainment.
 On Wednesday evening there was an entertainment in the Baptist chap el in honor of Washington's birthday. The patriotic programme was en- joyed by those in attendance. Re- treatments were served during the evening. There was 8 good attend ance, several coming frem Glasgo.
 To Move to Utica.
 MT. Greenless, who has resigned as overseer of earding at No. 2 mfh of Briggs Mfg. O., has secured an en- gagement at Utica, N. r., to which place he will remove his family.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-25
LEDYARD
Lathano Smiths Nine Sheep Present Him Fifteen Lambs-Division of Town Into Two Voting Districts Opposed.


 Latham Smith holds the record in town for raising hothouse lambs. At present MT. Smith has nine sheep which gave birth to fifteen lambs.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank c. Maynard have been confined to their home with the grip.
 s. B. Holdridge has been substitut- ing for Mrs. Jennie Taylor. teacher in district No. i, who has been i'll.
 Many of the schools in town held Washington's birthday exercises on Wednesday.
 Mrs. Charles S. Hewitt was an over Sunday guest with relatives in West 'erly.
 The Ladies' Aid society met at the parsonage on Wednesday.
 NeighborIy Kindness.
 Earl B. Geer, Antoni Stencil, Joseph Holdridge and Irtis Whfpp1e chopped wood for James McCracken on Tues day. MT. McCracken, who is S5 years old, is very feeble.
 Division of Town Unpopular.
 There is much discussion about the petition presented to the legislature to divide the town into two voting dis tricts. The majority of the townspeo- pie are opposed to it on account of the extra burden of expense it would be to the town. There are only about 200 voters in town and the majority of the voters, irrespective of party, think this bill would never pass if it came to . town meeting. The town hall is in the center of the town. with no rent to pay for said hall, where all people can come and vote.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-25
OLD MYSTIC
Recent Wedding-Hsnsfit Social on Weshinsten's Birthday Roy. William
 E. Blake Prsaches at Baptist Church.


 The marriage of Miss Roberta Palm CT Wilbur of Mystic and Charles Ed- win Lampfere of Old Mystic took place Saturday evening, Feb. Is, at 6 o'clock at the home of the <bride's parents, Capt and Mrs. Robert Palmer Wilbur, formed by Rev Welcome E. Bates, pastor of the Union Baptist church, Mystic. They will reside in Bridgeport where MT. Lamphere is employed by tne Hammond Beef company of that city.
 Washington Social.
 A Washington social was held We'd nesday evening for the benefit of the Baptist church at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. Harold Williams. A musical ana literary programme was rendered. The decorations were timely and effec- tive. Cake, sandwiches and coffee were served. N
 Methodist Brotherhood Msets.
 The Methodist Brotherhood met on Wednesday evening at the Methodist Miss Nellie F. Schoonover, a student at smith college, who has been ill with grip, has returned to Elnhurst, the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. AL pnevs n. scnoonover. for brief stay son, Paul B. Lamphere, and Billings E. S. Crandall were the Old Mystic guests at the Lamphere- Wilbur wed ding at Mystic Saturday evening. J. Alpheus Schoonover of New York a guest at the Lsmphere- Wilbur wed ding, spent Sunday with his parents MT. and Mrs. Alpheus H. Schoonover at E1mhurst
 J. Brenton Copp, a former resident o1 Old Mystic, has been spending the win- ter in Italy.
 Miss Della Williams of ououuetaua Hill is the guest of her cousin, Miss Marian Avery, of New York. Mrs. Augustus Lambert Is recover ing from an attack of tonsilitis Miss Asaiice G. Brown of Brookside IS the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Southworth. of Brooklyn Miss Aldeane Clark of Quiambaus was the guest Washingtons birthday of Miss Eleanor Chesebro. Bay State Pastor Heard. Rev. William E. Blake of New Cen. ter, Mass, supplied the pulpit of tht Baptist church Sunday. Miss Lena Lamb has returned iron 9. visit to Mrs. Percy Colver of Centei Groton.
 Miss Maude Tinker has returned from a two weeks visit to her unclt and aunt. MT. and Mrs Edward Page of Meriden.
 Miss Flora Kennedy is recovering from the grip. MiS. AipHeuS n. SCnOOnOVer mas re turned from visit to relatives in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Harold William Schoonover returned Tuesday to Worcester academy after brief visit at the Schoonover home. stead.
 Storing Eleven Inch Ice. Wilfred B. Brown is cutting eleven inch ice. He harvested half a croI earlier in the winter and hopes to fl his houses at this second >harvesting Mrs. John Finnegan held a social ant supper at her home Friday evening fol the benefit of the Ladies' Aid societ, of the Congregational church, Led yard.
 Albert F. Crumbi of Groton borougf was calling Tuesday on local acquaint. ances.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-25
GLASGO.
Popular Entertainment Given b,
 Members of St. Ann's Church.

Young people from VolHntown, as- sisted by members of St. Ann's church. of this place, gave delightful en- tertainment in Social hall, Saturday evening, to a crowded house. The pro- gramme follows:
 Comedy-Over the Garden Wall Cast: Reginald De Jones. James Me- Guire, Evs1ngeline, Noie Dupont; Un- cle Reuben, William Mcguire; Cynthia Sniggins. Everett Whipple; Willie Wrinkle. John McShane; Arabella, Miss Aldea Boucher; Pauline, Miss Matilda Boucher; chorus, Miss Hilda Groves, Miss Grace Lockwood, Percy McGovern, Andrew Mcclure; pianiste, Miss Alphonsine Boucher.
 The following numbers were finely rendered by the company:
 Opening chorus, Over the Garden Wall by company; song, If I Was As Young As I Used to Be, William Ma guire; song, I'm Awful Glad I'm Irish, EIvina McGovern; fancy dance, Miss Florence McGcvern; song, Jimmy, the Newsboy. Miss Matilda Boucher. mon logue, Experiences of an Old Maid, Everett Whipple; grand chorus, Su- vance River, company. Sketch. Dr. Lander's Patient, William and John McGovern, introducing dancing by William McGovern, and song, The Pumpkin Pies Mother Used to Make. William and John McGovern. Song,
 
 William and James Mcguire; recita- ton, A Country Circus, John Me- Shane; song. When the Old Oalxen Bucket Was New, Pierce McGovern; soprano solo, Just Because It's You the Huskin' Bee. company.
 After the entertainment dancing was enjoyed until near midnight Henry Jariys, violin and Miss Hilda Groves, piano, furnished music. Dan Kenyon prompted. The affair proved a great success
 Charles kiennmerson's Death.
 Charles Klemmenson, known as Charley the Sweep, who was found dead in bed on Tuesday morning was a resident of the village for about Is years About 9 years ago he buried his wife and since that time has lived alone in the big block. He has rela- tives in Norwich, and Natick, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-25
coNcREcATIoMAL CHURCH.
&sport of Rev. Marcus Burr indicates
 Ysav of Activity and Progress.

The annual report of fi1e Congrega- ofonal church prepared by the pastor evAs read last Sunday. The church kas organized 3n i729 and Jan 1, 1911, tumbsFed S3. with 20 ,non-residant tnembWra, as against 90 last year: 3 t0mo*ed by death and 1 dismissed by hettes. -Four vf our young people were jecsfved hT profession at the last com Jnunisn end ono alas died, making the kumbor at present S6. { Sixty eight
 hmi1iss Look so the pastor for ser kice. The 6unday xchool numbers 104, SGGcA includss the home school, nome bepastsneRt and e mission conducted tn9x of t13s year. The Endeavor society numbered 3t Services have been con kustsd rseR1Aely throughout the year in Dhu4ph. Sunday school and Endeavor society, also midweek prayer meetings neld, and encouxa SinG results in all. By extra effort a large amount of mis- bionary and other Christian literature 1n constant circulation. Value of the
 hrrch property, $8,300, includes church enA parsonage; amount of invested bnnds, 46.S00. Gifts to benefcence in oludo home and foreign ndssion, the Eeaareh boards and gifta. bea3des 3179. :. 47. @Theoo g4fts came from the church, 6uDday school, End4avor society and ohe two mission circles
 The church gave the pastor a. fine horys and harness, and the La1ies' Aid upcietw A generoue gift in Ha0il4T t0 the vastor's wife. Ti1e PastQrs& HI RExl hos ten regularly pefd rle Npe nneed tnsids. eFp1qiee < yr&fPd
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-25
LEBANON
Farms to Change Owners and Tenants Grange Discusses Express Busi-


 Louis Abell of Brooklyn, N. Y, has been the guest of his mothel. g. few days. With his wife he has left for their new home in North Carolina.
 Miss Addie Hallen is visiting in Bos- ton.
 Rodney Hewitt of Brown university has been spending 8 few days at home.
 Mrs. Clara Standish has been i'll for several days, but hopes to be able to receive the congratulations of her friends on her 9th birthday tomorrow.
 Mrs. F. F. Fowler is suffering from a broken rib, the result of a blow re- ceived several days ago.
 Clement Fowler has been ill the past week.
 The family of John Mad1ey have all been sick with the grip
 Frank Robinson has been suffering from a very severe cold which has con- fined him to his bed.
 The new postcards of the Brick church and of the war office are much appreciated
 Farm Changes This Spring.
 Mr. Bishop of Hartford has bought the place now occupied by O. O. Booth by and will establish a poultry farm there.
 Munroe and will Pultz will occupy the house now occupied by Mrs. George Carroll and go into the chicken busi- ness.
 Mrs. George Carroll and family will occupy the place recently vacated by Christian Nelson, near Benjamin Car penter.
 Edgar Standish of Colchester will move into the house owned by him just below Benjamin Carpenter.
 Clifford King of Exeter will move to the farm of his late father, John King. Fred Abell, has recently been sold and he will change his place of residence.
 Discussed by Grange.
 At the regular meeting of the grange Thursday evening a spirited discussion of the express companies question was had The injustices now experienced by Lebanon people were freely spoken of, and the general verdict was that express companies as now existing should not be.
 The Congregational Ladies Aid so- ciety met with Mrs. Frank K. Moves Thursday afternoon.
 Tomorrow evening the Congrega- tional C. E.. society, with the aid of the radiopticon, will take their second trip, this time visiting the mountain whites, Tuskegee, the southwest and the Nor mons of Utah.
 Claude Campbell, formerly of this town, is expected to rent tenement in the boarding house in April. He will work in the creamery.
 6eoFBo rouse anu daIIlHy oH @APnii first are to occupy the house recently vacated by Amos Doubleday.
 Frank Perkins has moved into the tenement of Miss Hattie Robinson.
 Funeral of George w. Carroll
 The funeral services of George w. Carroll were conducted at his home Friday afternoon by Rev. Eugene B. Smith. MT. Carrolls death occurred very suddenly Tuesday morning, fol- lowing an illness of less than two days. For several years. however. he had suffered from a severe heart trouble, complicated by other difficulties.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-25
EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND


 tysburg Address; Lincoln, the School Boy, by Ruth: song, Lincoln Day, by school February 14-Play, Choosing a Valentine, by six children. February 22-Exercise, Washington: reading, Washington, by Nellie; recitation, Washington's Birthday, by Walter; song, Mt. Vernon Bells; recitations. Love of Country, The Colors of the Flag. February 27-Reciation, Paul Revere's Ride; reading, I1ongfellow. by Clara; recitations, The Children s Hour. The Rainy Day; song, America. August Holeck of Springfield, Mass. was the guest Sunday of his parents, MT. and Mrs. John HoeIck
 Mrs. Willard Collins and son Irwin of Central Village have returned home, after visit with the formers s sister, Mrs. G. A. Kennedy.
 Mrs. Jane Gallup, who has been ill for the past week, is better. Mrs. G. A. Kennedy, who has been i'll at her home, is some better.
 Many attended the auction at Hor ace PaImerss Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-25
FRANKLIN
Aid Scciety's Entertainment Nsts $12
 War Comrades Meet


 The Ladies' Aid society had an en-, Mrs Louis Smith. Thursday evening. Following was the programme rem dered: Selection on the Victor ma chine; recitatipp, A Sad Mistake, Mrs. William Manning; organ solo, Mrs. Ladd; recitation, Daddy's Boy, Mrs William Manning; solo, Some Time, Mrs Lizzie Parsons; recitation, Whist ling Regiment, Mrs. William Manning; solo. When You and I Were Young, Maggie. Miss Anna Engstrom; recfta- zie Parsons: solo, The Flower of Dunrblane, Miss Anna Engstrom; rec itation. Aunt Melissy on Boys, Mrs. William Manning; phonograph selec- tion, The Farmer and the Hogs. Mrs. William Manning delighted every one with her recitatiOnS The recitatiOns by Mrs. Lizzie Parsons were much en- joyed. Miss Engstrom sang in fine voice, accompa by Mrs. M. A. Bo- lande. After the entertainment cake, coffee and ice cream were served. The affair netted SIP.
 Local Interests.
 John Engstrom is in New York.
 Charles Weaver of Waterbury was the guest of Stephen Parker on Tues day. MT. Weaver was a comrade ot MT. Parker in the civil war, and a pleasant day was spent in reminiscent ces.
 Mrs. Lizzie Parsons of Ottawa, Can ada, is spending a few days with Mir and Mrs. Louis Smith MT. and Mrs. Elmer Engstrom and son, Harold, of South Windham, were guests Sunday of Miss Ingleborg Ahl- borg.
 Mrs. Sarah Greenslit was the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Val1ette Stearns of Willimantfe on Sunday Miss Elsie K. Maine was the guest of her sister. Mrs. C. Leslie Baldwin, on Washingtons birthday. Mrs. Charles Clark entertained Mrs. Ladd of Liberty Hill few days last week.
 A number from here attended the auction in Windham on Wednesday,. Nine Deer in CornfieId. A herd of nine deer was sen by c. H. Robinson in his cornfield one day the past week.
 s. N. Hyde has returned after spend ing few days in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-25
SALEM
in "Churoh Work-nsaoer G. F. Allyn to Make His tlems in LeffingwelI.

In the Congregational church Sun day morning Rev. J.lS. Cogswell deliv- cred an able sermon from the text found in I Kings, 19: 3. The attend ance in the Sunday school has kept up unusually well for the winter season and much interest is manifested in the study of the Prophet Elijah. The evening was under the leadership Of Miss Kittie, Ray.
 Mrs. William Howard of Lakes Pond visited MT. and Mrs. William Darling Wednesday.
 Grange Meets.
 The regular meeting of the grange was held in their hall Tuesday even ing.
 Miss Kittie Ray spent Saturday and Sunday at her home in town and Washington's birthday with her grand mother. Mrs. M. R. Siegfried. of Tain tor Hill.
 A few patriotic citizens hoisted the stars and stripes Wednesday.
 E. Crandall, Herbert Maynard and F. R. Riley were in New London en Thursday.
 Goes to LeffnsweIi.
 Deacon G. F. Allen has closed his home in town and gone to reside with MT and Mrs. Herbert Beard of Lef- f1ngwell. Mr. Allyn has been in poor health for some time and has been cared for by MT. and Mrs. N. l.. Clark Deacon Allyn has been prominent resident of Salem for many years and will be greatly missed in the church and in the community.
 The Y. P. s. c. E. will be led Sun day evening by Mrs. Mary Darling. Topic, Missions in the United States (South). Isaiah 55: 1-13.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-25
LEFflMsI1EIfs
Visitors FasiisIs soS6 Qrsuk Water hai.sieaary Ae~s1as a3 esss- Charles Ellis.

Nnariee 6lIlg. s5 Eaa1sEEs %
 Mrs. Robert Chanpatn sxH Aauxlater. Miss Grace of NoFNtch 413es were 'amonK the congregation af tkoN Dap- tist church Sunday, wore Glha<u of MT. and Mrs. J. Char9es LoG1nfWelI.
 Miss Hazel Callxins vas the gusst STnday oi her pAEsneA Mr. sAA Mrs.
 Andrew Gardner, who has been i'll, is improving slowly.
 Mrs. F. c. LeAngweN, 1GiASes Udtkh and Gladys Lemngwen were Sunday guests of Mir. and Mrs, Glarence Lef- f1ngwell of Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Kosa were the guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs. George Sheldon of East Great P1aiA.
 Fitch Allen, who has been Goviou1ly i'll at his home in Salem, is now at the home of MT. and Mrs. H. F. Beard Tn this place. who are tendsriy caring for him.
 School was closed Wedn esday. Feb- ruary g, in commemoration of Wash ington's birthday.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Gardner of Yantic were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. John D. Ross
 Samuel Pellett of Providence is at the home of his sister, Mrs George Rogers, helping in caring for MT. Rog- CTS. who had shock several weeks ago.
 Good Water from Trading Cove Brock
 A resident of New York and also enc of Norwich, while recent callers in this place, tested the Trading Cove brook water and declared 1t the finest water they had ever drunk. Teamsters in this place and nearby places are taking advantage of the snow and drawing large quantities of logs to the sawmill of Silas LeffiAg- well. ..
 AiI-Day Missionary Society.
 The Ladies' Missionary. society of at the home of Mrs. Charles E. Ellis. The morning was devoted to sewing: at noon bountiful dinner was served by the hostess. At two o'clock the meeting was called to order with Mrs. J. G. Ward in the presidents chair presiding in the absence of the pres ident, Mrs. Charles K. Peckham. The meeting was opened by a piano selsc- ton by Miss Annie Capron, then sing ing, He Leadeth Me, Scripture reading Psalm 2. prayer by Mrs. Charles k Ellis, report of secretary, reading, An Opportunity in China by Mrs. Frank Harris; reading. After Many Days, by Mrs c. Thomas Leff1ngwell; read ing, A Day in Memorial Hospital South China, by Mrs. Ella Beebe; singing. Blessed Assurance; reading, No Heroes Nowadays, by Miss Flor ence Taylor; reading, Twenty Cen turies After the First Christmas, by Miss Ruth Palmer and Miss Gertrude Ward: reading, The Dying Indian 01Bl and Her Startling Question, by Mrs. Charles E.. Ellis. Business election of officers: Mrs. Peckham was chosen president, Mrs. Ward vice president, and Mrs. Ellis secretary and treasurer. The attendance was IS. The offering ! was s2.95. The meeting was closed by singing Wonderful Words of Life.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-25
HAMBURG
Juvenile Grange Celebrates Sseon
 Anniversary-Many at Colonial Ball.


 Reginald Lord Is home from Suh1eld for few days
 MT. Cakes of New Haven preached hese Sunday morning and held ser vices at the church on Grassy L1iil at James Lord returned Saturday from two weeks vis1t with friends in Hart ford
 Edward Otis was a New London vis- fto1 hst Thursday.
 Second Anniversary. Lyme Juvenile Uran9e celebrated its second anniversary Feb. N. The char ter members nlled the chairs. The lec- turer presented an enetFta1nlng pro- 8ramme, after which the refreshments committee. His Otiva Stark, Miss Ruth Har01ng and Miss Ora Harding, served light refreshments.
 Colonial Ball. The Colonial ball Wednesday even ing was largely attended. The Had lyme orchestra pkurnashed music and Prof David Mariner prornuted. Lee Harding of Sumeld spent ga few days tho first of tho week at his home on Bill Hill.
 Mrs. Carrie Granger has returned from Now London.
 J. Warren Martin was the guest of his daughter. Mrs. Fred King. over Sunday.
 Charles Spencer of Westbrook was in town Wednesday and bought a yoke of oxen from James l.. Lord.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-25
NIANTIc
Temperance Meetin9-I. O. O. F. to Mark Thirty-Fourth Anniversary.

Rev. Duane N. Griffin of Hartford spoke at a union temperance meeting in the Baptist church Sunday evening. The Congregational and Methodist Episcopal churches united with the Baptist church MT. Griffin is a mem Der of the New York east conference of Methodist Episcopal ministers and has been pastor in Hartford, New Ha ven and other churches. MT. Griffin is good speaker, convincing and logi- Considerable interest was taken in this meeting.
 Attended C. E. Meeting.
 At the semi annual meeting of the New London Christian Endeavor union Wednesday afternoon at the Hunting ton street Baptist church, New Lon don, tlls following delegates were in attendance from the Mantle Congre- gational church: Mrs. J. w. Knappen- bergen Mrs. William Roberts, Mrs. Miss Lucy Hipelius Miss M J. Man waring and L. Sheldon Munger.
 Byron Clark has had men at work this week cutting ice on his artificial pond and storing it in his tcehousa.
 To Celebrate Anniversary.
 Mantle lodge, I. o. o. F., held a evening for business and the confer ring of degrees. Arrangements were made for the celebration of the thirty fourth anniversary of the lodge next Wednesday evening.
 Miss Grace Clark entertained the Young Woman's league Wednesday af- ternoon. This society is connected with the Baptist church.
 An entertainment was given Wednes- day evening at tho Methodist vestry by Queen Esther circle. Refreshments were served at the close. Useful and fancy articles were on sale.
 There was but one session of school Monday, owing to the snowstorm. Also one session in the forenoon on We'd nesday, Washington's birthday.
 A number of telephone men will ar; rive soon and make afrangem ents-tol have a telephone exchange located here.
 The local postoff1ce closed Wednes- day from 10 a.,.nn. to p. m.
 R. o. Libby of Norwich made @ short visit here Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-25
PRESTON
Variety Supper and Entertainment
 Nets $50.

per was held in the Congrega tfohai church last Saturday evening. There was a good attendance the proceeds being $50.
 Rev N B. Prindle held meeting at Fred E.. Ellis Wednesday evening.
 Frank L. Allen and family AA~e moved to East Norwich.
 Miss Henrietta G. Dombroski of Hartford is at her home in this place, She came to- attend the wedding of her sister, Miss Martha Dombroskf. ~-