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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
50 TESTIFY At
REVIVAL NEE ting
Remarkable Interest Being
Manifested in Baptist
Services.

A remarkable testimony meeting was
witnessed at the Baptist church last
night Eighty three people stood ana
one by one spoke concerning their per-
sonal relation to Christianity. many OF
them speaking for the first time in
their lives. This came as the climax
Of an effective service conducted by
Rev DR. M. p Boynton, who is holding
revival meetings with the Baptist con-
gregation. DIR. Boynton has given the
impression of being earnest and genu-
inc, not a sensationalist nor radical
His work In building up a great church
in Chicago proves his merit. Fifteen
years ago he became pastor OF the Lex
ington Avenue Baptist church, which
was then very small affair with a
little frame building. BY sane. sens
ible methods and by true-hearted serv-
ice he has built up a membership OF
over one thousand and erected beau
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
A MISSIONARY MEETING.

Mrs julius Dunsing opened her home
in Carroll street yesterday afternoon
for the motnhly meeting of the Wom-
ans Home Missionary Society of the
First NJ. f. church. The program was
in charge of Mrs. Congdon and Mrs.
Otto Muehlberger. After the devo-
tional exercises which were lead by
Mrs. NJ. VI. Towle the study of
Mormonism was taken up. A paper
'Morn1onism A Power, How And Why
was read by Mrs. Frank o. Fraley.
THE History OF Mormonism was CIV
en- in paper by Mrs. George r. Street
err. There was also a short reading
by Mrs. Otto Muehlberger. The must
cal program was given by Mrs. Dun
sing and Mrs. Louis Freeman. The
Enigma study was lead by Mrs. Muehl-
! berger. During the social hour a dain-
ty luncheon was served. Mrs Dunsins
and Mrs. w. II. Spellman were the
hostesses.
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An ENTERTAINMENT.

Charles r. Taggart. The Man From
Vermont will give an entertainment at
the First M. f. church in Russell street
Thursday evening. January 9th at eight
o'clock. 1t will be the third number in
the course of entertainm ents to be CIV
en- this winter under the auspices of
Epworth League of the First NJ Z.
church. The talent is furnished by the
Redpath Slayton Lyoeum Bureau of
Chicago. The public is invited and it
Is desired that there is a large audience
as Mr.. Taggart comes highly recon-
mended. Mr.. Taggart is an entertainer
and his programs include descriptive
piano selections and songs. recitations
and character sketches. ventriloquial
dialogues and violin Ininnery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08

roll street will leave Saturday for Hot
Springs. where they will remain for a
months visit.
Mrs George Drackert of State Line
street has returned from a visit with
Mrs. Rhodes. at her home, in Oshkosh,
Wis.
Mrs. Winfield S. Shearer of East Sih.
ley street fell last Sunday and suffered
broken arm.
Miss Arleigh Tieche of Detroit street
will attend a dinner party given by
Miss Ida Phillips this evening. at her
home. in East Chicago.
w. J. Nelson is reported to be quite
i'll at his home in Murray street
Mrs. Elmer Manford of Noblesville
Ind who has been the guest of DR.. and
Mrs. Alva A. Young of Calumet avenus
since Friday concluded her visit In
Hammond today. Mrs Manford viii
spend the remainder of the winter IL
Oklahoma.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
HONOR MRS. KINGsLAND.

Mrs. Joseph Conroy very charmingly
entertained a company of friends at
her home in Waltham street last even
ing ncompliment to Mrs. Earl Kings
land OF Lincoln, Neb., who is visiting
her parents. MIR. and Mrs. Fred Gastel
Of Williams street. The evening was
devoted to cards and music. A three
course luncheon was served during the
evening. Sixteen covers were laid.
The center of the table was decorate ed
with bouquet of pretty flowers.
Among the guests were several from
out of town.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
A DELIGHTFUL MEETING.

Indiana Day" was observed by the
members of the literature committee OF
the Hammond Woman's Club yesterday
at a meeting held at the pretty Home
wood residence of Mrs Virgil $. Reiter.
OF all the days observed by the com
mittee none is ever more enjoyable
than Indiana Day" which occupies a
conspicuous place in the years
calendar. The program yesterday was
exceptionally interesting. The mem
bers responded to roll call by giving a
quotation by some Indiana writer or
telling of some incident in his life. A
number Of members were present to en-
10y the program. The last two chap
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
JZ7.c- Eoed 3. Aood1azd as TaZzna".

tiers in the study book A Visit With
Our Authors" were read by Mrs. j. S.
Blackburn and Mrs. Mary Holm. These
chapters told of the return to Indiana
of the American tourists and of a re-
ception they attended with famous
Hoosier authors. Mrs. Reiter then told
OF her acquaintance with a number OF
Indiana writer's. "Hoosier Chronicles
by Meredith Nicholson was treated in
n delightful book review by Mrs
George H. Summers. AS usual Mrs
Summers part in the afternoons pro-
gram was heartily enjoyed. dis
cussion of the book followed in which
a number of the members entered. The
committee will begin the study of the
drama at their next meeting.
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AN ENJOYABLE. MEETING.

Pedro was played progressively by
the members of the China Club who
were invited to meet with Mrs. Otto
Knoerzer at her home in South Hob
man street last evening. The mem
bers played at three tables. Mrs.
Knoerzer retained the hostess prize
and honors were also won by Mrs.
Henry Heiser and Mrs Leonard
Knoerzer After several games had
been played a dainty luncheon was
served. Twelve covers were laid. Next
Tuesday evening Mrs. Mat Boney will
entertain the members of the club at
her home in Clinic street. The meet
ings will be. held every Tuesday even
ing for the next few weeks on account
of the season of Lent which begins
February 5th and during which time
the club will not meet.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
HOLD REGULAR MEETING.

The members of the Ideal Book Club
were entertained very pleasantly by
Mrs. Alva A. Young at her home in
Calumet avenue last evening. 1t was
the first meeting in the new year and
the members had prepared New Years
resolutions which they read. A part
of tn evening was also devoted to the
discussion of current magazine
articles. AT the close of the evening"
study program dainty refreshments
We're served. 1t was announced that
the next meeting would take place in
two weeks Tuesday evening
January 21st at the home of Mrs J..
j. Anderson in Ann street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
SOCIAL NEWS FOR THURSDAY

Mrs. j. FL. NcCiay will entertain
the members of the Columbia Club
at her home I'm Maltham street
Thursday afternoon.
The members of the Idle Hour
Club will be entertained by Mrs.
Fred Collins at her home in Beall
avenue. Thursday afternoon.
At her home in Oak street, Mrs.
a. ID. Crfsman will entertain the
meMbers of the Golden Rod Club
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. smith of Fayette street will
be hostess to the members of the
Good VIII Club Thursday afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08

home of Miss Alice Bump In East State
street Miss Bump was hostess at a
thimble party. The members brought
their needle work and spent a delight
full few hours. Music was also
feature of the evening. A dainty
luncheon was served in two courses at
ten o'clock. Miss Ethel Hoffman of
Summer street was named as the next
hostess and she will entertain the club
members at thimble party Thursday
evening, January 2Srd. Five members
were present at last evenings meeting
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
RUNAWAY TEAM
CREATES TERROR

A team of runaway horses belonging
to Fred Granger terrorized pedestrians
on Holman street yesterday afternoon.
and it was a miracle that no one was
injured. driver, George Odell, left
the team standing in front of Under
taker Stewards and when he returned
found the horses dashing south in
Holman street.
Harold Fleck. another driver for
Granger. jumped on the wagon, but
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
MUSICAL COMEDY
AT THE ORPHEUM

Stantiag Thursday matinee the >el-
ly-Schuster big gaiety combination
opens a four days engagement at the
Orpheum theater. Frank Kelly and
Milton Schuster are quite we'll known
locally having played the Orpheum
before. This time they bring an entire
new outlay of scenery and costumes.
The company numbers twenty-five peo-
pie.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
WILL MEET NEXT WEEK.

Mrs. Ralph Pierce will entertain the
members of the E. S. T. Club at her
home in Michigan avenue Tuesday aft
ernoon, January 14th. The meeting
which was announced would take place
yesterday afternoon was postponed.
Mrs. Pierce will entertain at thimble
party.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08

BRING IN YOUR SAFETY RAZOR
blades and have them sharpened
They win be better than when new
Don't throw your old blades away. For
sharpening double-edged blades IS
cents q dozen; single edge. % cents a
dozens Durham Duplex and Old Jim, so
cents a dozen. Summers Pharmacy, $50
Holman St, Hammond. 31-6
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
A BRIDGE PARTY.

The ladies of the members of the
Hammond Country Club viii meet al
n bridge party Thursday afternoon al
the club house. The games will begin
promptly at two O'Clock. Very beauti-
full prizes vii be awarded.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08

tiful and commodious house of wor-
ship.
Tonight DR.. Boynton speaks On the
subject Two Words in One" The
service begins promptly at 7:30 o'clock
and closes at 9. The Baptist orchestra
and the chorus choir are rendering
valuable assistance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
cam OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends and
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
X. of c. and Loyal order of Moose for
their kindness and sympathy shown
through the illness and death of our
beloved father and husband and also
we wish to thank the s. L. of n. a.
Martha Lodge 81 for their beautiful
floral piece.
MRS. EVA. CWINT.
FRANK SWINT.
JOSEPH SWINT, JR.
MRS. HOWARD REED
FRED SWINT.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Hirsch of Car
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
A SOCIAL SESSION.

Mrs. Herman Holtz will be hostess
at the monthly Coffee Social of the
Ladies' Aid Society of the Evangelical
Emmanuel church Thursday afternoon.
January 9Th. The meeting will be held
at the church hall in East Sibley street
The members and their friends are in
yited
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
ENrERrArNs WITH CARDS.

The members of the Golden Rod Club
will be guests at a party at which Mrs.
A. ID. Crisman will be hostess Thurs
day afternoon at her home in Oak
street. Mrs. Crisman will entertain
with cards.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08

found it impossible to stop the crazed
animals. At Sibley street they turned
west, the wagon slSidding into the curb
near the main entrance of the Lion
store. threw Fleck out and one of the
horses fell down. Pedestrians grabbed
the horses and 1t was found that no
damage had been done and luckily no
one was injured. 1t is not known what
frightened the horses.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
FORMER HEGEWISCH
MAN rs BURIED

The funeral of George Randall of
Chicago was held from Stewards chapel
at Hammond this morning at 9 O'Clock.
Interment was at st. Joseph's cemetery.
Mr.. Randall was a former resident of
Hegewisch. Ill. and leaves a wide cir
Gle of friends. He was employed there
for a number of years and year ago
moved to Chicago, where he has been
ailing for some time. He passed away
Sunday morning. He was 60 years old
and. leaving no relatives. his remains
were taken care OF by friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
A PRETTY PARTY.

A very pretty party was given by
Mrs Walter H. Hammond at her home
in South Holman street yesterday aft
ernoon honoring the members of the
Erthstane Club. In company with the
members Mrs. Hammond entertained
Mrs Alexander Stoikowitz of Montreal
who is the house guest of her mother.
Mrs. ]. t. Hutton. 1t was the semi
monthly club meeting and several OF
the members were present. They
brought their needle work and spent a
delightful afternoon A prettiIy ap-
pointed luncheon was served at five
o'clock. The members will meet again
in two weeks on the afternoon OF
January 21st and the hostess will be
named later.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
A HOARD MEETINC.

The members of the executive board
of the Hammond Woman's Club will
meet with the president Mrs. Richard
Winckler at her home in Mason street
Thursday. afternoon at three o'clock
1t will be the monthly business meet
ing postponed from Thursday of last
week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR.

The first meeting of Sewing Circle
No. of St Margarets Hospital follow
ing the holidays will take place Thurs
day afternoon at the home of Mrs
George NJ. Elder. 627 South Holman
street. The members will spend the
afternoon playing pedro.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08

Mrs. NJ. Pelzman is entertaining the
members of the Jewish Ladies' Aid So
ciety at Weis Hall in State street this
afternoon. 1t is the regular serai-
monthly meeting and business and
social program will be followed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
AN AFTERNOON PARTY.

Mrs. John H. McClay of Waltham
street will be at home Thursday after
noon. Her guests will be the members
of the Columbia Club who will meet to
play cards. Euchre will be played pro-
excessively at four tables.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
a STUDY MEETING.

The Baptist Womens Union will
meet Thursday afternoon at two-thirty
O'Clock at the home of Mrs. Robinson,
40 Condit street. The program for tho
afternoon will be in charge of the
Child Culture section. The study SUBJ
ject will be adolescence"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
MRS. SMITH A HOSTESS.

Tomorrow afternoon Mrs. Smith of
Fayette street will entertain the mem
bers of the Good VIII Club at a pedro
party The members will play at three
tables.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
A THIasBLE PARTY.

Miss Gertrude Herbst entertained a
few friends informally at her home in
South Holman street last evening. Her
guests were the members OF the N. ".
Embroidery Club. The meeting last
evening opened the 1913 series of
parties. Meetings will be held regu-
larly every Tuesday evening and the
hostess at the next meeting will be
Miss Klein of Conkey avenue. The
members brought their needle work.
and spent an enjoyable evening. A
dainty two course luncheon was serv-
ed at ten O'Clock.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
WILL PLAY PEnRo.

Pedro will be played by the members
of the Idle Hour Club who have been
| invited to meet with Mrs. Fred Collins
| at her home in Beall avenue Thursday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08

MISS BUMP A HOSTESS.
A pleasant meeting of the A. D. @.
Club took place last evening at the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08

If you smoke a La Vendor once you
will always call for them-Adv
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08
pRoGRAM IS ANNOUNCED.

An interesting program has been ar
ranged for the next regular meeting of
the Parents Club of the Riverside
school The members will meet Friday
afternoon at three O'Clock in the school
hall. at the corner of Calumet and Tru-
man avenues The following program
has been arranged:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-08

afternoon. The games will progress at
two tai
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Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Hirsch of Car
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-11-23
PECULIAR PRAYER TO COURT
Error Of Stenographer Responsible for
Fow More Gray Hairs In
Head Of Lawyer.

"They say that lawyer has been
saved by his stencgrapher," said an
attorney, at recent lecture. "Tha,
Is true, undoubtedly, because law.
yer's stenographer, who is observing
gets many points Of law out Of her
work.
But there Is another side to it that
must not be overlooked, and that is
the mistakes that lawyers stencg
rapher makes The law terms are So
technical that 1t is not within reason
to expec, the stenographer to get ev.
erything exactly right.
IONS of the most amusing errors
that l have ever heard of in connec
ton with stenographic errors, If may
call It that, occurred in certain law
office the other day. The case was a
divorce action, in which the plaintiff
alleged cruel and inhamap treatment
Plaintiff, being {. woman with all
the common law disabilities. prayed
the court for temporary alinony and
suit money. The prayer was dictated
to the stenograrner and 1he wrote It
out and mailed 1t to the court.
Shortly afterward. the lawyer
CHANGED TO read copy and found to
his horror that the stenographer hac
made the prayer ono For aiimony aud
loud money.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-11-23

anCeS.
You can obtain Mr.. Caldwell S
Syrup Pepsin at any drug store for
fifty cents or one dollar, the latter
being bought by heads of families al
ready familiar with it's merits. Re-
suits are always guaranteed or money
will be refunded.
When you use Syrup Pepsin you will
see the fallacy of chewing mints and
tablets or of taking cathartics, salts
pills and similar drastic medicines.
Unlike these Syrup Pepsin does no.
lose is good effects, and by automati-
matically training the stomach ana
bowel muscles to do their work, soon
restores these organs to normal.
Families wishing to try a free SEM
pie bottle can obtain it postpaid by ad-
dressing DR.. w. B. Caldwell, 419
Washington St, Monticello, Ill. A pos
tai card with our name and address on
it will do.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-11-23
WORKING Up q Joke,

A regular amateur jester broke past
the guards aud got into our office yes
terday He came for the purpose of
making us bite on some Of his prepar
ed catches. We hate to discourage
genius. and also we weren't extremely
clever. so we took the card he forced
Here's the way he did It:
""Of course you hate adnlteration. |
have found that many of the wines
are wntereh. Now. what do you think
nf watering Winar'
tits u gro.D sWtndle."
'.YaSY"
"Yes. And what do you think OF
putting sand into sugar?"
tits a grocer swtndle Ha. ha! Ha
na. ha. h-a -a!' Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-11-23
COST OF A COCKTAIL.
The Drink Young Business Man Hae
to Have Before Lunch.

In New York city there Is man
who once paid $4,000 for cocktail
He did not know it then. and he never
will know 1t unless he happens to read
this story.
A certain prosperous manufacturing
company needed new departmental
manager. The salary was $4,000 Il
year The officers of the company
considered great many candidate;
and at last decided to offer the position
to clever young man Of unusua! bnsl
ness ability. He seemed TO br eXactl,
the man for that particular place. Th'
president and general manager invited
the young man to lunch with them N
a downtown club. ostensibly to talk
over II less important business matter
They wanted to look him over JUS.
once more
The, man met them at the appointed
hour. and the president. anxious t.
make the occasion a pleasant one, or
dered an elaborate luncheon The
waiter was long time In bringing
the first course. and the guest begap
to appear i'll Mt ease He seemed al,
sentminded and nninterested In the
conversation He twisted about in his
chair and tapped his fingers nervonsly
upon the table Finally he turned to-
ward the president and said almost
desperately. "Wonld You mind very
much n I ordered q cocktnil?' Then
be flushed little and offered II laugh
ing apology for making the request
The other men exchanged surprised
and significant gIances. hut they called
the waiter and ordered the cocktail
When It came the guest drank it Ell
gerly In q few moments he had be-
come another mantle man of keen
vision and quick mind. who could be
so useful In their great business There
was no more prenccupatinn In his mar
ner. no shifting about tn his chair. He
was alert. eager. clear headed.
Rut rs the luncheon went on neithe,
the president nor the manager men
toned the real object Of the interview
Each was thinking the matter over st.
riouslv. and neither could be sure 81
the others secretly formed opinion
The situation became awkward Final
~ the president excused himself or
the pretense OF coinE into the library
to speak to friend who had just en-
tered But after spcnking to his friend
he went straight TO the desk and wrote
message on telegraph blank He
gave the message to uniformed at
tendant and went back to the dininc
room.
In few minutes a page brought q
telegram to the manager. who read II
hurriedly. while the president finished
telling their guest about Il shooting
trip In Maine This Is what the tele
gram said:
The Job Is too big for boozer We
SAINT run our business by cocktail power
Youths Companion
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-11-23
An Artists Record Rapidity.

~ and ease with which II Japanese ar,
list works Mr. NJ = Hush. in ".]apal
and Its Art" quotes the marvellous
achievement Of Fnkui Kotei who was
selected to exhibit his proweSs before
Prince Arthur Of Connaught when til,
prince was In japan on the Garter mis-
sion In one summer day, working
from sunrise to sunset. he painted ,
picture for each OF .22l guests to b,
entertained that evening! Kotei work
ed with two brushes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-11-23

WAsa It comes to printing your On
e1o samuel takes first rank among the
NATIONS. Hs has 4 91b, co., 900 printing
slleo that - the best equipped In the
wcr3d Although certain private pub
tsAtns houses IN this country exceed
~ 100000 coptss Of printed matter
sszst out weekly from the United
statss government printing Office, no
plant approaches tho multitude Of diff
aeset publications that 1t prints and
Ha1l& Over Z thousand publications
~ issued from the presses In the
ssuRps Il . ysar, appearing daily,
wsaklY, monthly, annually or at irreg-
mar lneo1vals. For tho purpose OF
0a1E19 thsm more than a thousand
aiGsseat mailing ligts must be kept In
~ ~ room.-New York Sun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-11-23
whe Would ~ Bonn 'Erl

essno hundred years ago small boy.
aAe Il hpur brothers, heard q visitor
ny b HI mother, "What pity one Of
ysur bo5s had not been girl" Drop
p1ng ID game, 20 the story runs in
woman's Work In America, he called
su4: well, I'd hke 10 know who'd "a
hsnn 'er! I wouldn't a. benin 'er; Ed
wouldn't ~ benn 'er; Joe wouldn't "a
bsna ~; Fin wouldn't a benn 'er, and
1d uke TO know who would a. benn
~"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-11-23
OilinQ the Swamps.

The oil that Is distributed through
the swamps OF Panama to prevent In,
crops Of mosquitoes Which made things
20 unpleasant is sent on it's errand in Il
novel fashion At the head of ever,
little watercourse an oi! tank is placed
that gives ttS~Iil drop by drop WhcL
the sudden showers come. as they de-
In bucketfulS. the water flows of the
higher lands into the swamps. carrying
u coating OF oil where 1t is most need
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