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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
Old Fitz's observation-disclosures.

OF FitzGerald's observation-disclosures
and preoccupation good story is
told. He was going to London from
Woodbridge to visit some friends, tax
ing with him his handy man. When
Woodbridge was left the sky was
clear and cloudless, but when London
was reached it was raining in tor
rents. FITZGERALD paced restlessly up
and down the platform, expressing re-
gret at having failed to bring his UNI
brella and occasionally sending his
man out to see if the rain had ceased.
Suddenly FITZGERALD stopped in front
of time table. A brilliant inspiration
had come to him. His long. artistic
fingers followed the dotted lines, and
then, taking out his watch from his
fob, he said to his man, John. go and
fetch my umbrella and catch the -
train back again." And away went
faithful John to Woodbridge on a
journey costing twice as much as an
umbrella could have been purchased
for just outside the station. while
FITZGERALD stayed in the waiting room.
IT. P.'s London Magazine.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
LUTHERAN WOMEN MEET
Delegates From Over State Par
TALLY Organize A Woman's
SynodicaI Society

At the last meeting of the Luther
an Synod of Virginia, committee
was appointed composed of Mrs. A.
D. R. Hancher, Mrs. E. L. Folk, OF
Harrisonburg and Mrs. E. A. Repass,
of New Market, to organize a Wom-
ans Synodical Society of the Vir-
ginia Synod of the Lutheran church.
Twenty-Five ladies from over the
State delegates from various
churches, met here yesterday in the
Lutheran church, for organization.
In the afternoon there was a pray
er service at which Miss Nation
had Bible reading and Mrs. A. M
Howison told how helpful the Synodi-
cal Union had been in the Presby-
terrain church. At night there was
a business meeting, with Mrs. Han
cher presiding.
After much discussion constitu-
ton and bylaws were adopted but
owing to the lateness of the hour
further organization was left in the
hands of the same committee until
next August, when meeting in con-
nection with the Synod will be held
and officers elected.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
MOOMAW OFF TO
INSPECT STORAGE

For the purpose of visiting and
inspecting the storages and connec-
lions of the Virginia Fruit Growers
Incorporated, Manager Clarence W..
MOOmaw left Staunton last night on
trip that will take him to New
Orleans, Atlanta, Macon, Mobile,
Chattanooga, Nashville, Louisville
and Cincinnati. He will be gone till
Christmas.
Although the crop this year was
in some erspects disappointing the
business of the growers organization.
has been greater than ever before.
While the demand for Virginia
grown apples has increased in local
markets there has been a correspond
ing Increase in the sales abroad. The
present trip of Manager Moomaw is
expected to still further stimulate
business both at home and across the
water
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
Eoxinu the Ears,

"Don't box a naughty child's eats.
Don't allow any provocation to tempt
you to strike child on the head,'' is
the injunction contained in an article
on skulls issued by the international
hygiene exposition at Dresden. Corpo-
raj punishment of any kind. says the
writer, is wrong, but when the head IS
the point Of contact between the an
CRY parent and the child the former
may easily become a murderer. In
collection of skulls at the exposition
lent by the Wurzburg university there
are many of children as well as adults
which show that the abnormally thin
skull is not unusually found, even in
otherwise normal human beings, and
the causes Of death, which are stated
on cards attached to the skulls, are
intended to serve as warnings to par
enss, teachers and guardians.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
PERSIA APPEALS TO
CONGRESS FOR AID

WASHINGTON, Dec. An ap-
peal to Congress for aid for Persia
in her troubles with Russia was re-
ceived and read in the House today.
The memorial came by cable from
he President of the Persian parlia-
ment.
1t was written in French, and no
one about the office of the Speaker
could translate it. After half dOZ-
en- had tried their linguistic talents
in vain, Representative Estopinal of
Louisiana was called in. He render
ed the appeal in English, and Champ
Clark, when the House convened,
had the Louisiana representative read
the cablegram in both French and
Egnlish on the floor.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
FUNERAL OF MRS. WEBB.

The funeral of Mrs. D. Stuart
Webb was held from Trinity Episco-
pal church yesterday afternoon at
$3.50 O'Clock. Rev. w. @. Hullihen
officiated. Interment was in Thorn
rose cemetery.~=~T The pallbearers
were:4..-Active,-saG George ~Hoge, Gum
Their Hoge, Stuart Robertson, Dun
can Curry, Rudolph Turk of Char
Iottesville and Edward Burke; hon
orary, E. ]. Cushing, H. w. Holt,
Fitzhugh Elder, James H. Wood
ward, Thomas Atkinson, DR.. M. J..
Payne and DR.. J. B. Catlett.
W. Among those who attended the
funeral from distance were Prof.
Z. R. and Frank Webb, of Balti-
more.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
PEACE KEYNOTE
Of TAFT MESSAGE
Continued from page l
Continued from page 1

mingo and between Costa RIGA and
Panama.
The Disturbances in China.
The message touches lightly upon
the revolution in China, in reference
to loans for railroad construction
and currency reform, in which
American financiers figured.
"While safeguarding the interest
of our nationals" says the President,
''this government is using its best
efforts in continuance of it's tradi-
tional policy of sympathy and friend
ship toward the Chinese empire and
its people, with the confident hope
for their economic and administra-
tive development, and with the con-
slant disposition to contribute to
their welfare in all proper ways con-
sistent with an attitude of strict i'm
Partially as between contending fac
TONS"
Pan-American Union Lauded.
The President lauded the work
which is being done by the Pan
American Union (the old bureau of
American republics), especially in
the way Of promoting peace.
The message deplores the war be-
tween Italy and Turkey, but it was
with satisfaction that Mr.. Taft called
attention to the fact that it could
in no wise embroil the United States.
Attention is called to the work of
the opium commission now sitting at
The Hague which is trying to cur
tail traffic in dangerous drugs, and
it is pointed out that the trade of
the United States is constantly grow
ing. Exports of the United States
for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1911, were over $4,000, 100000 a
gain of 100000 over those of
the previous year.
President Taft says there is cry
ing need for an American merchant
marine, and again asks Congress to
grant subsidy that merchant ma
rine service may be built up.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
Worse Than Galley Slaves Life.

Less than century back life at
Elton appears to have been even hard
er than at Christ's hospital. An old
Etonian who left the school in 1884
describes his experience there as
''worse than that Of many inmates of
a workhouse or a Jail. To get up at
5 o'clock on freezing winter mornings;
to sweep their own floors and make
their own beds; to go two by two to
the pump for a scanty wash; to eat
no mouthful Of food until 9 o'clock
in the morning; to live on an endless
round of mutton, potatoes and beer,
none Of them too plentiful or too good;
to sleep in a dismal cell without chair
or tables-such was the lot of boys
whose parents could not pay for pri-
vate room Some Of these underwent
privations that might have broken
down cabin boy and would be
thought inhuman if inflicted on a gal
ley slave."-London Spectator.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

At the VIRGINIA.: F. r. Webb,
Baltimore; r. D. Webb, Baltimore;
E. P. Ewart, Beckley, w. Va; M. W
Mcdonald, Charlestown; w. P. Hol-
lingsworth, Philadelphia; L. NJ
Kann New York; Mrs. VIM. Plum
ley, Hume Plumley, Hinton, W. Va. /;
L.. M. Morian, Atlanta; w. R. Hebar,
Norfolk; A. J. Desmond, Lynchburg;
L. B. Nicodemus, Baltimore; J. K.
Riggan, Baltimore; F. R. Cook, Bos-
ton.
w. T. Miller, Chicago; E. G. Lea
veil, Warrentown; H. N. and H. R.
Leavell, Louisville, Ky; E. M.
Straus, California; W. S. Parker,
Baltimore; Glen Jones, N. Y; o.
Swineford, Richmond; E. Lewis,
Jacksonville, Fla; L. R. Wilson, Jes-
sic B. Brewer, Baltimore; W. H.
Canada, Chicago.
At the AUGUSTA: F. T. Colleny,
Baltimore; Stuart E. Bevens, Balti-
more; J. A. Glenn, WaynesbOro;
Charles Crickenberger, Basic; Chas
VanLear, Basic; Miss Robinson, Hot
Springs; Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Cor
ham, Lexington, KY; Mrs. John W.
MARI, Lexington, KY; M. P. Mis-
wander, Harrisonburg; J. S. Man
ming, Richmond; c. H. Dunkin, Rich
mond; Gus. Poland, Charlottesville;
D. l.. Cobb, Louisville.
o. e. Surbaugh, Anderson, w. Va;
F. V. Cotton, Philadelphia; r. R
Ruff Lexington; W. J. Weeby, Balti-
more; Miss Josephine Stephenson
Monterey; D. NJ Garvin, Wheeling
w. Va; c. H. Hoffman, G.. M. Besant
Baltimore; e. M. Hoover, Virginia
A. e. Brent, Baltimore; J. G. Perry
Salem; Chas. M. Miller, Bridgewater
G. H. Snyder, Utica, N. Y; r. M
Bidgood, Richmond; G.. G. Raddin
Pittsburg; Mark Roberts, Roanoke;
G. E. Mcintosh. Richmond; G. G
Raddin, Pittsburg; S. M. Gentry
Michigan; L. A. Racy and wife
Rockingham, Va; e. Lewis, Jack
sonville, Fla; W. A. Pearson, Keys
vile, Fla; G. A. Revercomb, Gov
ington.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
new RECORDS MADE
BY NATIONAL BANKS
(Contiued from page u
(Contiued from page u

1889 or $422,962, 553.04 more than
the 1904 national banks doing bust
ness on November 10, 1910 had.
The total individual deposits
jumped with mighty strides, despite
the establishment of postal savings
banks. although these latter institu-
tions came too late in the year to
cut any figure in the report.
The total individual deposits in
the 1924 national banks doing buis-
ness November 10, 1910, were So
3O4,788,306.45. The individual de-
posits of the 1901 banks on Septem-
Der !, 1911 aggregated $5,489,011.-
SO. an increase over the former date
of $185, 206,105.53.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
NEWPORT ROLL OF HONOR

Following is the Honor Roll of the
Newport, Va, graded school: Room
l. Nellie Craig, Sallie Craig, Bessie
Swisher, Margaret Martin, Virgie
Tnimamon, Vivian Stricken, Ma
mye Stricken, Wallace Wiseman,
James Gilkerson, Wallace Stricken,
Henry Turk. Room No. 2.-Lelia
fIite. Willard Stricken, Tom Martin.
Miss Erie George, Principal; Miss
ida Powers, Assistant.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
BEEKMAN WINTHROP is
TAKEN SERIOUSLY ILL

WASHINGTON, Dec. Beck
man Winthrop, assistant secretary of
The Navy, is confined in bed at his
home, seriously ill from neuritis.
Mr.. Winthrop was taken sick Mon
day night and has constantly grown
worse. He suffers much pain and
his right arm is helpless.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
FOURTEEN ARABS WE'RE
HANGED AT SUNRISE

TRIPOLI, Dec. Fourteen
Arabs, condemned of treachery by
courtmartial, were hanged by Italian
soldiers in the Market Place at sun
rise today.
They were captured on October
non-combatant natives opened fire
from ambush upon Red Cross nurses
and surgeons.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
BATTLEsHIP AGROUND.

KEEL, Germany, Dec. THE
German battleship Kaiser Wilhelm
II is aground off Flensburg Fiord,
and although tugs were unable to
release her, it is believed she is in
no great danger.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
BUTTER so CENTS A POUND

CHICAGO, Dec. Tn the midst
of the Government investigation of
the butter and egg board for it's sys-
tenn of uniform quotation, butter to-
day reached the highest price since
1888. Fancy creamery sold at 81
cents a pound wholesale or about so
cents to the housewife.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED.

.LOCKPORT, N. Y, Dec. THE
high school, intermediate and other
schools of this city have. been closed
by order of the health authorities
because Of black diphtheria." One
of the theatres was also closed for
the purpose of fumigation.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
OVER MILLION DOLLARS
], FOR NEW BUILDINGS

ROANOKE, Va. Dec. 1.-THE year
1912 will surpass all previous years
in the number and value of building
permits issued from the Office Of
the city engineer.
Up to December l, SGT permits
have been issued, amounting of ST.,
472,25O.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
STOKES IMPOVED, BUT
CANNOT ATTEND TRIAL

NEW YORK, Dec Wv. E. D.
Stokes, millionaire hotel proprietor,
is resting easily today, but had not
recovered sufficiently to attend the
trial of Lillian Graham and Ethel
Conrad, accused of shooting him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
HORACE s. CUMMINGS.
OF WASHINGTON DIES

WASHINGTON, Dec. Horace
Stuart Cummings, well known club
man and for forty years a promi-
nent attorney of the city, where he
had argued famous cases before va
rious United States courts died sud-
denly at his residence, 1856 K street
northwest at 4:3O o'clock this morn
ing.
Mr.. Cummings was one of the Or
ganizers of the University Club. of
Washington, and for many years one
of the board of governors. He was
a member Of the old Suffolk branch
of the Sons of the Revolution, and
of the New York chapter of the May
flower Defendants. He also was
prominent in the Geographical So
ciety, and the Fine Arts Society, of
Washington. and was a member of
the Masonic fraternity in New Hamp
shire.
BEN HUR ELECT.
= Staunton Court No. 3 Tribe of
Ben Hur met last night and elected
the following officers for the new
year: Chief, G.. Frank CARRIER;
Judge, G.. T. Stockdale; teacher, J.
J. Prufer; scribe, S. K. Davis; keep
er of the tribute, George A. New
ham: captain, Frank Yount; guard
of the inner gate, G. T. Shultz; guard
Of the outer gate, Joseph w. Black
burn. These officers will be INSTALL
ed ct the first meeting in January.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08


DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
X Angusta National BANK. at Staun ton
ia the State of Virginia at the close of bust
ness pee 1911:
pESoupcES
- -
Loans and discounts $3.50 .ll6 Il
{Jyerdrafts, secured and unsecured 1,551 81
H. s. bonds to secure cIrcuIa ton 100000 TO
II. s. m,nds to secure { s. deposits 1900 90
i5reu,i,,ng on IT, ). Bonds 2,aGo 10
49, 2,s57 so
Bonds, securities, etc. ....s.-.;--,.- 1888 is
Banking house, furniture and
fixtures :...-9s. 4. .t7.t.-.,- ol,OVO w
Due from National BanKss(n
Bue nom 5laae and private Banks
and Savings Banks......:..:....... 81, Il
Due from approved reserve agents |26I ~
Checks and othel cash Items 1ozO 4J
Notes of other National Banks.. 90 W
Frac tional paper currency, nick
els and cents ...... ...-.... 463 w
Lawful money reserve in bank,viz:
specie .+,s x COO COO M ~ % ooo M
,egai-leuueI iioles. r. io. w ooo0o w
feaelh ploil l,alu ~ " ~ a. 5ooo IN
uiei lnVe pei oons =, ~ oe g0o 10
Due from Us. treasurer ooo W
ma, sse5 ,e1 20
1otai 49, ''''.,....... 1870 @o'''-oi "
GO 20, ip', I", f',,d ps'-N S(000 00
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08
Bank Statements

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF TIE
IN stanton National Bank at StauD ton
in the State of Virginia. at the close OF bust
mess Decelnner ). 1911:
RESDI RCES.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08

-Grocer-D1d that watermelon | sold
you do for the. whole family?
Il Customer cry as s doetos.
ii s.s.,iiss.,e. .sxt 81 rs si;sis, B1xzlE
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-12-08

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
IL Augusta National Bank, at Staun ton
il the State of Virginia, at the close OF bust
ness DEC. 1871:
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-21
DETROIT OPERA HOUSE.

George AIDE took william II. Cranes
SFather and the Boys" for him, and
70. S. Minister Bedioe," the new
comedy in which Mr.. Crane will appear
In the Detroit opera house the first half
81 next week, with a matinee on We'd
sonates an American politician who.
steking vacation at the expense OF
The public. gets an appointment as min.
lster TO a South American republic and
arrives at his post just In time to take
An important part In the settlement OF
one OF those peppery little insurrec-
tons. which are so prevalent In re-
pubiics in that part Of the world. Col
character played by Mr.. Crane-is said
10 faithfully represent this particular
type. and the role IL well suited to the
u sn %soms. w TIM sup Miss MI
.icent Evans. Dan couyer. Louis Mas-
sen, Harrison Ford, Henry Miller, Jr..
and Macy Harlan. Several OF the
al ssfhs city y and Ind Mr. AIDE has borrower owed
something from his experience as a
nlpsical playwright In his concoction.
There are several strongly dramatic
Mr. Crane win work eastward to Bos-
ton. where he In booked for a long en-
eagement In the Park theater.
Robert Edeson opens a three-days'
enragemsnt In the Detroit opera house,
Thursday night IN his own play,
.Where the Trail Divides" dramz
touching upon the problem OF marriage
between Indians and whites, which was
suggested 10 the star by Will Lilli-
BRIDGES novel OF the same name. Mr..
Edeson 10 under the management OF
Henry =. Harris. who has guided hts
stellar destiniss since he first appeared
n large letters. and this play, the first
he has written. gives promise OF being
Il success. The star role 10 that OF How
fCentinued on page 81
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-21

TEMPLE.
Just twenty-five years ago, next
week. the old Wonderland theater on
lower woodward ave-. was founded by
the late E w. ("Pop") Virgins. and
90 fttiagiy commemorate the occasion.
which marked the beginning OF an
aser Moore. OF the Temple theater.
which II the successor to the wonder.
land, has booked Q program OF unusual
strsngsh , and quality; Topping the pig
OF The County Chairman" and The
\ ring playiet named THE Weicher." 1t
( touch the chord Of sentiment with Its
pathos, and Il enjoys the distinction or
never having been adversely criticised.
~: sSs N ine ,s piece nave
'lit enlarged into o full-sized drama Tor
the legitimate stage.
The Great Torch Family viii be an-
jng Z rare acrobatic exhibition. The
aot which includes ten, performers,
three ponies and q donkey. with special
fhs New York Hippodrome for It's FIRST
presentation locally Stuart Barnes.
popular monologist and singing coined
ian, viii be yet another feature OF the
HIS up-to-date lyrics and music. and
his correct dressing have made him
fomous, long since, and Temple patrons
doubtless will welcome his return
e Wtllette Whitaker will entertain
with her harp-playing and her rendi-
ton Of sweet southern melodies. Little
Billy. "The diminutive comedian" who
scored Q big hit on. his last appearance
here, will be on the bill with cleycr
singing and dancing. He ts decided
favorfte locally. Jere Grady and COM
pany Will appear In new comedy
skefch, called "The Butterfly" Special
scenery will add to the attractiveness
The famous comedians, Copper and
Robinson will stir things up with
laoghable sketch entitled. "A Friend
Of Nine" which IL reputed to have
great fun-making qualities The sem
sationai aerial wonders" DeRenzo and
Ledue. win offer dying trapeze act,
while the Mooreoscops viii close the
bill with daylight pictures.
The Temple program for the week
OF Jan. 30 will have. as the headliner,
Lovenberg's operate Festival, compris-
ing two musical episodes entitled:
Gypsy Life" and The Carnival OF
\ venice," one Of the best vocal acts ever
presented locally. The company COM
pr1ses Is artists. who are said to be ex-
ceptionally strong vocally. Selections
from the popular operas and some or
1.-THE tuneful classics make up the pro-
gram. Temple patrons will remember
the producer Charles Lovenburg. as the
creator OF the big musical act, Col
& 1ege Life" which was recently made
known 10 them.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-12-01
Weeks News from All Over Colorado

gelical Lutheran Congregations
church, West Thirty-first avenue and
Irving street. Denver. was laid with
impressive ceremonies
The explosion OF an electric light
globe, which he attempted to push
into a narrow space behind glass
sign, may cost John Callison Of Gree
ley the sight of his right eye.
A dlspensation has been granted and
Masons will have lodge at Johns
town. The lodge viii start with about
thirty members and a number OF whom
are of high rank in the order.
Over ton of flour was stolen from
the Longmont Milling & Elevator
Company recently. and no trace of the
thieves has been obtained. Several
sacks of flour were dropped near the
mill.
Charles Olson. champion light heavy
weight wrestler. defeated Carl Decker
in two falls out of three in Pueblo.
Decker securing the second fall. on
son secured both falls with head and
scissors holds.
mon point with Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo and after Dec. 1
tickets may be bought at any point in
the country TO Fort Collins for the
same rate as TO Denver.
Over s1,o00.o 900 worth of the finest
timber land in the state has just been
opened by Grand junction men by
Ia
the top of Mt. Massive to the railway
station at Norrie. This timber has
heretofore been inaccessible.
Denver is one of the six American
metropolitan cities selected by the In
ternational Congress on Art Education
to send an exhibit of public school
children's art work to the convention
of that body in Dresden, Saxony, in
August, 1912
Attorney HaIsted Ritter for the Goa
sumers' and Shippers Association OF
Denver has filed the second petition
asking for a reduction in freight rates
between Galveston, Texas, and Denver.
commission.
Shaft No. of the Leyden coal mine
at Leyden has been reopened. This is
the shaft which caught fire last De-
cember resulting in the death of ten
men from the poisonous fumes which
drove them back intD the inner work
ings of the mine and suffocated them.
A committee has been appointed to
take charge Of campaign to raise
$4,000 to liquidate the present indebt-
edness of the Grand Junction Y NJ. C.
A. The campaign will last three days
and will start Dec. 5.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-12-01
Many Coal Entries Void.

Denver-Under decision Of the
United States Circuit Court OF APP
peals, just rendered at St. Louis. suits
may be brought by the government
to regain thousands of acres of coal
lands in Colorado and other states filed
upon fraudulently. The decision was
given in the case Of the government
against the Diamond Coal and Coke
Company of Wyoming. which was an
appeal from a decision Of Federal
Judge Lewis. The ruling of the Court
of Appeals. which reverses the deci-
sion of Judge Lewis. is that lands may
be proved to be coal lands by expert
geological testimony. and that out
groupings of coal are not necessary to
prove the character of the lands. The
ruling heretofore has been that lands
were not considered to be coal lands
unless veins appeared through the sur
face.