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was paying. which was about $25 a year.
He drove out and hunted up this old
friend and after looking over all the
worldly possessions told him of his
work. The man was greatly interested
and finally, at his request, DR.. Stack
house told him he thought he ought to
give $1,000 a year for missions. The
man was staggered, but told him he
would lay the matter before his wife, too,
which Dr. Stackhouse did at the table.
The upshot was that the man followed
the minister to the gate and told him
he'd do it. Before leaving town Dr.
Stackhouse had a meeting with other
men in that church and they, learning
what this man had done, laid down their
thousands, too, and before this meeting
was over this same farmer arose and
said he had changed his mind and con-
cluded that he might be put down for
$4,000 year for three years and then he
would increase the amount.
The speaker illustrated forcefu1ly the
results of an every-member canvass and
the weekly payments for church and
missionary purposes with wonderful
tales of the blessings which have follow
ed in their train
Some very emphatic resolutions en-
dorsing the movement were voted and
then Dr. Stackhouse said that resolutions
were very much like a crying baby at a
concert-"ought to be carried out"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-29
Conditions at Fish Hatchery.

During the past season the state fish
hatchery at Roxbury was thoroughly re-
paired and the water supply both from
spring and brook increased in volume
and placed under control by the use of
larger pipes. Since then the hatchery has
been stocked with eggs to it's fullest ca
pacty. 1t now contains approximately.
100000 young fish which have Matched
from these eggs or are in the course of
Matching. Distributions will begin very
soon because some of the fish are now
being fed and as they grow the troughs
must be thnned out to make room for
others that are to be reared to finger
lings. 1t is therefore quite important that
all. persons desiring fish this season
get their applications in Immediately
or they may have to go over another
season before being supplied. Proper
blanks may be had by applying to the
fish and game commissioner John w.
Titcomb of Lyndonville
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-29
CAPTIVATING MYSTERY STORY.
1.-THE Saintsbury Affair."" Doubleday, a
Detective Story Of the Better Sort
with Thrilling Romance.

Anyone interested in mystery stories
should read THE Saintsbury Affair."" by
Roman Doubleday, just published by Lit
tie, Brown Il Co. of Boston. 1t is one of
the cleverest pieces of this style of fiction
that has appeared this season. 1t is a
detective story, in which a murder mys-
terry is unravelled, but it is of a high
class and in nowise melodramatic. Grip
ping and fascinating, 1t commands ones
attention until the last word and what
ever theories are formed in the readers
mind are certain to undergo a change
Occult science plays an important part
in the story, and the criminal finally is
identified through the imprint of his
teeth in an apple. Intermingled with the
mystery part is a tender but thrilling
romance which adds to the charm of
the book. The story is not impossible.
but is logical and is told with a direct
ness that is appealing, 1t will add to
the reputation of Mr.. Doubleday, who is
rapidly forging to the front rank of
mystery writer's. 1.-The Saintsbury At
fair" illustrated, may be obtained
through Clapp & Jones of Brattleboro,
booksellers. Price slips net.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-29
MARLBORO.

Mrs Minnie Mather came home from
the Memorial hospital Saturday.
Mrs Justin Thomas, who had been for
some days with friends in South New
fame, returned home Saturday.
Mrs. l.. w. Bruce, who spent nearly
the entire winter with her sister, Mrs. G.
L. Stanley, has gone to her home.
The severe storm of Sunday was Sc
rious hindrance to the sugar makers Not
a large quantity has been made in town
Mrs. Asa Winchester, living in the
family of Ira Hall, had a serious fall one
day last week DR.. Lynch found the hip
broken
Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon Adams have
moved to the Brane place to stay
through the sugar season, Mr., Adams
having charge of the sugar works there
this spring.
William Houghton and family, having
spent the larger part of the winter in
Springfield, returned to their farm last
week. Mr.. Houghton is interested in
sugar making.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-29
Notice Relative to Feed Stables.

Your attention is respectfully called to
Sec. IA of Act No. 161 Laws of 1910
quoted below:
Sec IA: Whoever sells, or offers
for sale a less quantity than rep
resented or sells in manner con-
trary to law shall be guilty of fraud
and shall be fined not more than
one hundred dollars, or in case of
second offense not more than two
hundred dollars
1t is a source of complaint by patrons
of many reed stables that when a GER
tain amount of feed Is ordered to be
given to the horses, etc, the person
filling the order uses an old pan, etc,
instead of a legal measure, wherefore,
the proprietor of the feed stable Is I'M
justly or justly accused of cheating both
the horse and the man.
| therefore, for your own interests, call
this matter to your attention and would
respectfully suggest that you provide
yourself with accurate apparatus and be
careful to measure or weigh out and
deliver the amount ordered so that you
may not unwittingly violate the law or
lay yourself open to criticism which re-
suits In injury to your own business.
This department will gladly test your
measures, etc, upon request
HUGH HENRY,
Commissioner of Weights and Measures.
Chester VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-29
RAWSONvlLLE.

Not much sugar has been made this
season.
Arthur Williams recently visited in
Bellows Falls.
Pearl Rawson is boarding at Angie
Kingsbury's.
Warren Head is spending a few days
in South Londonderry.
Martin Kingsbury has returned to his
home in Fitchburg Mass.
Henry Slade of Manchester recently
visited his sister Mrs. Halbert Coleman.
l.. w. Coleman's mill has been shut
down for a few days as they have been
putting in new tubing.
Among those who are i'll are Mrs. B. F.
Wilder and son, Donald, Clyde Rawson
and Mrs. oliver Lachance.
Percy Coleman of Schodack Landing,
N. Y, is visiting his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs William Coleman.
Calvin Hunt, who spent the winter with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Hunt,
has returned to his work in Vancouver,
B. c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-29
WEST DOVER.

But little sugar has been made this
spring.
wilmington.
Bessie Davis is in Wilmington working
for Mrs. Porter Fitch.
Leon Hescock moved his goods to Will
mington, where he has employment in the
mill.
n. d. Alexander came Monday night
and returned to Mortified Tuesday with
his team.
The ladies' aid society will meet with
Mrs Delphi Fitch next Wednesday after
noon. All are invited
Ralph Davis cut his neck with an axe
Tuesday while splitting wood The helvt
caught on some blocks, turning thu
blade enough to cut a cash more than al
inch long back of the ear.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-29
BON DVlLLE.

John Lackey is confined to his bed
with rheumatism.
Guy Benson has finished work in ia
maica and has returned home.
Arthur Bolster of Manchester Centre
called on relatives in town Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Lackey of Wards
boro were at John Lackey's over Sunday
Mrs. B. S. Gallup of st. Johnsbury is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A
Benson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-29
The New Flag.

An official order for changing the stars
on the American flag to be used In the
navy has just been issued, to show the
admission of the two new states of Ari-
IONA and New Mexico. The change VIII
go into effect on the 4th of July There
will now he rs stars, to be arranged in
six rows of eight stars each with the CO.
responding stars of each row in vertical
line. This arrangement has been APP
proved by President Taft and is the one
recommended by the Joint board of the
army and navy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-29
Thinks His Boils Beat
the Record

81 believe had the most painful bois that ever
afflicted human being. They were big, came one
after another, and held on long time. I had read
SO much about Hoods Sarsaparilla for the blood
that was ready to try it. Inside of month it
seemed to me had jumped from torture to bliss.
realized to the utmost the good of the best medicine,
and think the only medicine that would cure me.
recommend Hoods for the blood' Geo. ~ Mill
gan, 181 Winthrop ST., Roxbury, Boston, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-29
EAST JAMAICA.

E. NJ. Howard lost two large hogs last
week
Frank Howard was in Greenfield last
week
Florence Allen, who was i'll last week.
is better.
e. O. Robinson and G. II. Gleason were
in Brattleboro Friday.
Mrs. E. NJ. Butler has returned from
her visit in Waltham, Mass.
Miss Mirth Pike spent the week end at
her home in West Wardsboro.
B. l.. Gleason and family of West
Windham were at w. s. Aliens Monday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-29
Rheumatics
No Longer Dread
Changeable Weather

The prescription, "Nurto," free from
Opiates and Narcotics, found to be the
antidote to uric acid, gives remarkable
results, almost immediate Keller ana an
absolute, quick cure to rheumatic suHer-
ers. This is now testified to by many
Brattleboro sufferers, and what is better
than home testimony?
II you have Rheumatism, Seiauca or
Neuritis, be assured that you will get rid
of 1t or your money will be refunded,
'Nurito" will Danish all aches and pains,
timber up those sore and iniameu loints
and muscles Go to Brooks House Phar-
macy w. +. Roots or G. f. Thomas s.,
the druggists, and get 81 box OF "Nurl-
to-" the prescription that produces re-
suits.
You can feel 1t working.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-29

A. E. Cudworth returned from New
York Thursday.
Carl Castle is home from Guilford to
lstay a few days.
Mrs Mary Goddard returned to her
home here Tuesday after spending sew
leral weeks in Leominster, Mass.
The Baptist ladies' aid society held
flood sale at Hunts tavern last Thursday
and met with the usual success.
n Harold Rhoades moved Saturday from
ARTHUR Holdens farm to the place re-
Gently vacated by A. II. Baybrook.
Mrs. E. Gordon is in Boston buying her
spring millinery. Miss Hall and Miss
Benson also are buying theirs this week.
II. e. FELTON,, o. S. Stuart, d. V.
Houghton and A. c. Benson attended the
county road commissioners meeting in
Brattleboro Friday.
Clinton Goodenough of Orleans and
Miss Effie Atwood of Chester were mar
iried in Orleans last Thursday, Mr. Goode-
nough has received the appointment of
postal clerk on this road and began his
duties last Friday.
| Postal Clerk Bassett has moved his
family to Brattleboro, much to the regret
of the community. During the few years
they have lived here they have won
many friends, and Mrs. Bassett will be
missed in musical circles
The Londonderry board of trade held a
mass meeting at the town hall Monday
evening. Attorney Clarke C. Fits and
Howard c. Rice of Brattleboro and A. V.
d. Piper of Jamaica addressed the meet
ing and the Londonderry cornet band
furnished music. over $3.50 was sub
scribed for advertising and promoting the
Improvement of the West River valley
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-29

An eagle carrying a serpent In Its
talons was bitten to the heart, and fell
to the ground. Have you ever seen man
or woman in the church fall in the same
way? You do not know the secret of the
fall, but the omniscient eye of God saw
ii. That neglect of prayer, that secret
dishonesty, that secret tampering with
unbelief and error. was the serpent at the
heart that brought the eagle down.
Theodore l.. Cuyler.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-29

Though every, condition of life exposes
us to peculiar snares, yet none is so dam
gerous, and 80 commonly ruinous as pros
perity. and affluence; for PRIDE love of
the world, forgetfulness of God, and dis
regard to eternal things. like poisonous
weeds, naturally grow from wicked
hearts, when fattened $50 to speak, with
the manure of wealth-[Thomas Scott
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-29
Accidentally Killed by His 5rother-in-
Law,

Law.
Lester Putnam, 80, of Barnard, was
accidentally shot and killed in that town
Thursday by his brother-in-law, Clayton
Jones. The men were in pursuit of a
rabbit, and as they ran down the road,
each carrying a gun, both slipped and
fell. Jones's shotgun was discharged.
and the full charge of double-B shot
struck Putnam in the back, killing him
almost instantly. Last fall when the
two men were hunting cartridges Put
nam was wounded by Jones At that
time Jones thought a movement of the
bushes was caused by game and fired.
Some of the small shot struck Putnam in
the face inflicting painful wounds. Put
nam leaves a wife, to whom he was
married. year ago, and his aged par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Putnam, with
whom he lived.
John Hancock, 20, was killed in the
tale mine in East Granville Friday morn
Ing. He entered the mine soon after a
blast was fired and was crushed beneath
b mass of falling rocks. az
John L. Lewis or North Troy, promi-
hently mentioned as delegate at large
from Vermont to the Republican National
convention, is i'll in hospital in New
York city. He was on. his way north
from Georgetown, Ga, where he and Mrs:
Lewis spent the winter when he was
taken suddenly i'll.
[ The Vermont Peace society was
formed In Montpelier March q with John
II. Senter of that city as chairman and
Mrs. w. l.. WATSON of Waterbury as
secretary President Spooner of Norwich
university, w, H. Crockett and NJ. s..
Stone of Montpelier were chosen COM
mittee to draft constitution. Rev.
James L. Tryon of Boston, New England
director of the American Peace society,
addressed the meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-29
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.
sudden Death Of Noble johnson.

/ This community was shocked by the
sudden death of Noble N. Johnson, which
occurred in his home in Thompsonburg
Thursday of last week. Mr.. Johnson
came to this town with his parents from
Hanover, N. Y, when a boy and had lived
here ever since. He was widely known
In this locality being one of the Johnson
brothers, singers, and better known In
the home town as a genial, cheerful, rum
loving person. His loss will be deeply
felt in his neighborhood and in the whole
town as we'll as in his family lie hau
been i'll several weeks, but seemed TO
be getting better SO that he was riding
out and was around as usual the day
before he died He had a shock during
the night and never reganed conscious
ness and died the following day.
He leaves, besides his wife, two sisters,
Mrs. Agnes Bailey of Cambridge, Mass,
and Mrs. Carrie Clinton of Manchester,
M H., and two brothers, j. Egbert john
son of Manchester N. H., and Julian b.
lJohnson of this place, all of whom were
lpresent at the funeral except Mrs Bailey.
and several nephews and neces with
whom he was a great favorite. Much
sympathy is felt for the invalid wife, who
lis trying to bear up so bravely in her be-
reavement The funeral was held in the
home Sunday, Rev. r. H. Tibbals otcat-
ling, and the burial took place in the
family lot in the Thompsonburg ceme-
Itery. A large quantity of beautiful flow
lers attested to the love and esteem In
(which he was held.
Casco Bay breeze., 1912-08-29

a two weeks stay. Mrs. Stewards
brother. Mr.. George earns. spent the
weekend here after which he left
for New York on a business trip.
Mrs. ID. s. Sudbrough and family
and Miss Paula Crane of Watertown
are occupying the Stoddard cottage
for a week, having arrived Tuesday
Mrs. VI. G. r. Wood OF the Hartford
Public Library is spending a two
weeks vacation as the guest of Mrs.
y. II. Hamilton at her home on
Cousins Island.
New arrivals to Join the party or
young ladies at the Sea Breeze cot
taSe are Miss Selma Snyder OF
Philadelphia and Miss May Wright
OF Jenkintown, Pa, who both came
Tuesday 10 stay until Sept. 5th. Miss
Wright is noted for her professional
ability. especially in methods of fancy
sewing. Miss Martha Stewart OF
Philadelphia. who has been visiting at
the cottage and enjoying the good
Vines, returned home Thursday after
stay of three weeks.
Perhaps the most noteworthy event
which occurred at Cousins Island this
season was the entertainment given
at the chapel last Thursday evening.
Some one hundred and fifty appreci-
ative people were present and heard
the noted reader, Mr. Edward Abner
Thompson. give his program known
as. Song and Story in Lighter Vein. :,
Mr.. Thompson's efforts were most en-
Enthusiastically received and those who
heard him will never forget the pleas-
ure his selections afforded. Mrs.
Mott Dodge of Burns. Oregon. who is
a sister OF Mr.. Thompson and an ac-
TNrx,Ta NJ NrGta aS.6 w~~~ I'D.
assisted by Madame Charbonelle on
the organ. that greatly pleased their
hearers. Madame Charbonelle. who is
OF Providence, Is a noted pianist. be-
ing al one time accompanies of Ma
dame Sembrick and is at present a.
wellknown teacher of the pianoforte
in Boston and Providence.
tContinued on Page g.
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Cousins Island

Mrs. Albert Bissett and son. Ralph.
returned to their home in Milton on
Thursday. They have been guests
Of Mrs. s. J. Bissett and family at
the Daybreak cottage for the past two
weeks. Mr.. s. J. Bissett joined his
family at the cottage for the past
weekend.
Mrs. Sylvester Scribner entertained
number Of the cottagers on Har-
n'ony Hill at a delightful little barn
dance in the Doyle Barn on wednes-
day evening. Music was furnished
most efficiently by big Victor graphic
phone. and the fifty or more people
present spent a very pleasant even
ing
Mrs. Carrie Goodwin is the guest of
Mrs. r. q. Stewart at the Brightside
cottage, having arrived Thursday for
Casco Bay breeze., 1912-08-29

There Is no use not admitting that
the brand Of weather served up in the
past month has been pretty nearly a
hollow mockery for most Of the time.
IL was surely Casco Bay at it's worst
and even old residents have said that
they do not remember a worse Aug
ust. And yet the NUMBER of summer
people coming here was fully up to
the normal and most of the hotels
were filled to their capacity. Moreover.
the great majority among those who
mad not been here before were pleased
beyond words with the bay and had
nothing but words of praise for II. So
II surely looks bright for next sum-
mer. when one like the present has
been so successful.
Casco Bay breeze., 1912-08-29

While the first day OF the field
sports at Great Chebeague was sure
ly a dismal one. the next was of the
best and the games We're run off
In fine style. These sports have be.
come feature of the summers at
Chebeague that is distinctive to the
island and are of benefit both to ad-
vertise Chebeague and Casco Bay
among the summer tourists. Mr. Cald-
well ought certainly to be universally
praised for he is the man responsible
Tor keeping up the field day custom
and there is not another man on
Chebeague who is doing so much to
advance the island.
Casco Bay breeze., 1912-08-29

Total ..............32 6
2 base hits-Walsh, Davis, Hill,
Phillips. Irving, Nichols. Bacon. Red
field. base hits-Divas. Hill. Co
well. Struck out-Redfeld 10. Cady
10. LIST base on balls-Cady 2.
Capt. and Mrs. W. r. Crawley of
Chelsea returned home Sunday after
weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Phillips at the log Cabin.
Ex-Alderman Hill Of Maiden. Mass.
is expected to visit at the Log Cabin
next week.
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CONTINUED on Page g.
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Litlejohn's ].

DR.. j.. l.. Doggett of Springfield,
Mass. and Mrs. George Bird OF Cam
bridge were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
sherwood at the Christie cottage for
a few days during the last week. DIR.
Doggett Is president OF the Young
Mems Christian Association Training
School in Springfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Dennis and
daughter. Marguerite, OF Allston.
Mass, are occupying the Shepard log
Casco Bay breeze., 1912-08-29

1t is a common remark among the
old summer residents of the bay that
there Is no month Of the year like
September Though the weather may
be cool. and that is not always SO, il
is more than made up for by the won
derful clear, crisp days, when the
northwest wind makes everything
stand out in bold relief against the
indescribable deep blue of the water.
Casco Bay breeze., 1912-08-29

Those people who thought about
bringing anRovercoat along were sure
ly wise in the ways of old Boreas.
Casco Bay breeze., 1912-08-29

Better stay down couple of weeks
in September, it's the best time Of
the year.
Casco Bay breeze., 1912-08-29

The man with a motor boat is sure
ly the possessor Of a lot of friends on
general holiday like Labor Day.
Casco Bay breeze., 1912-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. William Sewerts and
son, Woodbury. Sewerts. of Dorches-
ter, Mass, and Mr.. Harrison l..
Evans of West Somerville, Mass.
have Joined the party occupying the
Elms cottage. and will remain here
two weeks.
Mrs. j. McCue. Miss Dobbins and
Mrs. Dobbins and children enjoyed "A
very pleasant trip to Long Island on
Wednesday in the Handy-Andy. where
thcy were luncheon guests Of Mrs.
Thomas Bond and Mrs. William Har-
per OF Allston who are summer resi-
dents there. Mrs. Tobin had as
guests during the last week Miss
Edith Southwick of Salem, Mass. and
Mrs Bond and Mrs. Harper of ALI
ston at her Pine Cone cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Parker and chill
dren Of Woburn are occupying the
Highland cottage for the balance of
August.
Mr. Hubert Nichols Of woburn has
Joined his family for a two weeks
vacation at the Bay View cottage.
Mr.. William Cleaves Of New Hamp-
shire is also a guest here.
Thursday morning Miss Agnes
Newhall gave sail to a party of
friends in the Handy-Andy The
start was made early and in Cap
tain Sawyer's capable motor boat
they cruised among the numerous
islands Of the upper Bay.
The. Littlejohns Island team played
a good game with the Bustins boys
last Saturday at Bustins in which the
visitors won Go. Tbs makes the
second game taken from Bustins, the
score Of the first contest being SO.
Probably the most notable feature OF
Saturdays game was the excellent
pitching Of both teams slab artists.
Cady struck out fifteen men. while
his opponent. Redfield, famed ten
Casco Bay breeze., 1912-08-29

Isn't it funny that nobody works on
Labor Day?
Casco Bay breeze., 1912-08-29

and walked none. Both pitchers re-
ceived excellent support and the
game was exceedingly well played
from start to finish. The score:
Casco Bay breeze., 1912-08-29
THURSDAY, AUGUST %, 1912.

cabin for a months sojourn at Little
John. They have been entertaining
Mrs. Dennis's brother and wife, Mr..
and Mrs. +. III. Bliss Of Jamaica
Plain who returned home Saturday.
Miss May Geary and Miss Nellie
Burleigh of Kalamazoo. Mich, are
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. y. II. Arming-
ton at the Arcade cottage, having ar
rived Tuesday.
On Tuesday afternoon the Arcade
cottage was the scene of a merry
little gathering when Miss Dorothy
Arlington entertained a party Of six
teen of her friends. The afternoons s
fun started with the playing of tricks
and other kinds of games, after which
the children adjourned to the kitchen
where they entered heartily into the
sport of candy-puiiing, a fine batch
Of molasses candy was the result OF
their endeayors and all greatly en-.
joyed the afternoon The guests
were: Misses Helen and Alice Pres
colt. Miss Frances Willis. Miss Mar
g,serite Dennis, Miss Edna Dodge,
Mrs. Henry Armington, Mrs. Earl
Evans. Mr.. Irving Barry, Mr.. Her
bert Fisher. Messrs. John Engrie
and Charles Houseworth. Messrs.
Page and Kenneth Knox, Mr.. Wood
bury Sewerts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Mingo joined
Ms. Mingo's mother, Mrs. John
Houseworth, at the Arcade cottage
for the rest of August Mr.. and
Mrs. Mingo have been guests of Mr..
Mingo's parents for the past two
weeks at his former home in Cal
Casco Bay breeze., 1912-08-29
All aboard.

Summer lingering in the lap of fall.