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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-20
CHIPLEY.

Chipley, April 80. Croker o.
Vernon, was in town Friday.
c. E. Roche of Vernon, was a visitor
here Friday.
Attorney A. w. Weeks of Bombay
was here Friday.
Mr.. King of DeFuniak, was a Wis
itor here Saturday.
w. A. Hardy Of near GTacevtlle, was
here Saturday.
j. C. Mcleod transacted business al
Mariana Friday.
w. o. Butler, Jr., spent a portion
Of Monday at Vernon.
County Commissioner John w
Tharp was in town Saturday.
A. r. Rocks was in from the farm
and spent Saturday here.
DR.. Dawkins of Vernon, was In
town a short while Saturday.
Mrs. Maria Tharp and son, OF
Chipiey, spent Monday at Graceville.
E. M. Seasons of Caryville, was one
of the visitors In the city Monday.
H. HarrelI of Bombay, was shaking
hands with friends here Saturday.
Mrs. Cain of GracevilIe, visited with
her daughter, Mrs. Briles, here Fri
day.
d. J. Jones is at Mariana this week
presiding over the Jackson county
circuit court.
l. D. Watts of Enterprise. Ala,
visited with relatives here a day or
two last week.
Fraser Williams and wife were Wis
iting with relatives and friends here
Saturday.
o. l.. Pippin was UP from Vernon
and spent a day or two here on BUSH
ness last week.
J. j. Cox, one of Wausau's popular
merchants, was transa citing business
here Wednesday.
Rev. w. D. Owens was up from his
farm at Sedan, and mingled with
friends here Friday morning.
e. A. McClosky visited with his
father. ]. r. McClosky, and family
several days this and last week.
Dr. F. c. Wilson was confined to
his room several days last week, but
we are glad to say he is now able
to be out again
Mrs. Amanda Bryan and children
of Compass Lake, visited with her
parents, Rev. and Mrs. w. A. Bryan,
first of the week.
Jordan Taylor, of Macon, was in
town Wednesday; he tells us he had
the misfortune to have one of his farm
horses die Sunday.
c. A. Helton and wife left Monday
for Pa1atka, where Mr.. Helton VIII
Chipley Lodge No. SIS. l. o.
o. F., at the grand lodge meeting.
e. NJ. Pender and wife, who have
been spending some weeks with Mrs.
Penders parents, Rev. and Mrs. w. d.
Owens, near Wausau, Is at home for
a few days. Mr.. Pender's health is
much improved.
A fishing party composed OF A A.
Myers. II. J. Auycock, W. d. Peters
and G. M. Myers, who spent several
DAYS on Cedar and Bear creeks last
week, say they had a glorious time.
They brought home with them nearly
a barrel of fish.
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WAUSAU.

wausau, April 19.-G. NJ. Myers was
in from his still and pleasantly spent
few hours with Wausau friends Mon
day.
It is rumored that r. E. L. Nc
Caskill, OF DeFuniak Springs, will be
here in a few days, looking over part
of his realty holdings, preparatory to
colonizing a large tract, putting up
large cotton gin, canning factory.
etc.
Douglas Rogers, one of Washington
county's prominent schoo! teachers,
was a pleasant caller and shopper
Monday.
Ex-County Commissioner S. L.
Davis of. the Orange Hill section, was
business caller Saturday.
Marvin McKeithen. the efficient mail
man of the county capital was Wis
iting with his mother Monday.
State convict superintendent Of
Sneads, Fla, was looking after bust
ness here one day the past week.
Uncle Perry Horne OF near Chtpley.
was visiting and transacting other
business through here one day the past
week.
C. A. Grubbs was in from his still
looking after business through here
two or three days the past week.
The aged Mrs. w. B. Jones, was
shopping and visiting with relatives
here Monday of the past week.
Judge c. L Barfeld held a right
lengthy session of court here Friday
of the past week.
County Supt W. T. Horne was in
from the county capital and mingled
with friensd through here Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Daniels of the
Bradford section, was shopping and
visiting through here Tuesday.
Bunyon Griffin, a prosperous mill
man Of White Oak, was a business
caller for a few hours the past week.
Our little burg was filed with peo-
pie Friday, to witness the closing ex-
ercises of the music schoo, which has
been running for the past four weeks.
Our genial mill man, Perry Wilcox.
hied himself off to Southport Thurs
day.
Our deputy, J. D. McKeithen, re-
turned from the bay country Monday
with another negro murderer, and
safely lodged him in Jail over at Yer
non.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Jones, of Yer
non, were pleasant callers here Sat
urday, and left on the morning train
for few days, pleasuring on the bay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Jones, promi
nent citizens of Summerall Miss,
came in on the noon train Sunday for
a two weeks stay with friends and
I Ella tives. 1t has been five years since
H omer's last visit, and he received a
hearty welcome here.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ]. Cox visited with
Mrs. Cox's parents near Vernon, Sun
day.
The W. o. w. boys met in large
numbers here Saturday night. and put
on the Morning degree.
Miss Dovie Jones, a student Of the
Chfpley school, was visiting with
homefollzs here Friday and Saturday, |
for school Sunday.
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CAMP WALTON.

Camp Walton, April 1e.-F1fty
guests assembled at Mrs. Mayers's and
In a body proceeded to the IndianoIa,
where they found Mrs. Frances Pryor,
in whose honor the surprise party was
given. Although very much surprised
Mrs. Pryor welcomed her guests most
cordially. And though having passed
a very busy day, as number Of
travelling men being detained by the
high water were entertained at the In
dianola in addition to the regular
guests, Mrs. Pryor entertained the
party most royalty as she always does.
The musicians were on time and had
their instruments IN fine shape, and
played excellently. The leader of this
little orchestra is Calvin Bronson, a
boy, Ii years OF age. He has never
had any instructions, but plays entire
ly by ear and his talent is remarkable.
He evidently loves his music. for when
1t was suggested that he sit near the
pavilion inside the door, as the night
was COOL he replied: 'I don't feel the
cold after I get to playing and the
way he handles his violin shows his
affection for the instrument.
Dancing was the order of the even
ing. and all had an enjoyable time.
Dainty refreshments were served,
&nd the guests departed for home with
the hope that some other one OF the
merry party would be surprised In the
same way.
Sunday Mrs. Frances Pryor gave q
lunch party In honor Of the popular
school teacher, Miss Rose Gamer,
whose term OF school closed ON Fri
day. Though there were thirteen IN
the party no disaster Of any kind co.
CURED, so none Of them are afraid OF
Is. The members Of the party were
Mrs. Williams, Miss Mildred and Miss
Vernile Williams, Messrs. Rob Lath-
rop, John z. Pryor, Howard Rogers,
Blainey Brooks. Miss Era and Willie
Mayors, Mrs. Pryor and children.
They went to the Forest Station,
situated at the head Of Carriers bayou.
and all report a most pleasurabIe trip.
They were delighted with the beauties
of the Forest Station. and tell Of the
hearty welcome and courteous treat
ment Of the Rangers
Miss Gamer returns to her home IN
Chipiey soon, and she viii be greatly
missed by all her numerous friends in
and around Camp Walton.
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COTTAGE HILL.


Cottage Hill. April 1.-THE planters
are very busy getting crops into the
ground. and cultivating those that
planted earlier.
Mrs. Leslie Bell. of Quintette, was a
pleasant caller on friends here on last
"Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright, of near VIM
cence. Indiana, who has been spending
the winter here, departed for their
home on Thursday.
Mr.. Shiverly. who has spent many
winters here. departed with the
Wright's for his northern home.
Mrs. Borras, of Pensacola, spent the
day here with Mrs. S. ]. Hill this
week.
Miss Valley Walters. at one time a
resident of this place. was q pleasant
caller on Mrs. Stanley Pope, on
Thursday. and other friends. who were
glad TO greet her. She was accom-
panied by Mrs. Alice Shear.
Miss Bell McVoy. of Gonzalez. and
Miss vetter, OF Pensacola were Wis
ftors at the home of James Mccullough
on last Tuesday.
A breakdown in the saw mill here
has delayed work for a couple Of days
this week
Mr. and Mrs Richner, who has been
residents here for some time, have
rented rooms in Pensacola for few
weeks prior to their going TO their old
nome in Indiana for the summer.
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LYNN HAVEN.

Lynn Haven. April 19.-Our popular
young contractor, W. III. Moorly, and
Miss Nellie Nelson were united in the
bounds of matrimony on April Is, by
Rev. J. S. R. Brunette. They are now
housekeeping in their home on Georgia
avenue and 10th street. Will has been
at work for several weeks, fixing UP
the cage for the bird.
Mr.. and Ms. ]. F. Thompson of For
rest City, Iowa, have been in town
for several weeks, and have made sew
eral trips Of inspection around the bay.
They return north next week, hoping
and intending to come back next fall
and spend another winter in our de-
lightful climate.
DR.. and Mrs. Stewart and daughter,
Of Topeka, Kansas, arrived April 16,
to spend week or so here, and look
over the town and study its prospects.
At the meeting OF the Literary So
ciety, held at Mrs Hanfords on Fri
day, the officers for the ensuing year
were elected, after which an inter
esting program was rendered-subject,
The Stoneage."
The Presbyterian Missionary So
ciety met at the Bank hall, Wednes-
day evening, with a good attendance.
The readings were upon Judas.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rogers and Mrs.
Bruce spent the day Tuesday, at st.
Andrews.
Mrs. Bowen entertained a party Of
twenty-five ladies at her home on Ohio
avenue. Dainty refreshments were
served.
Hon. W. II. Lynn. president Of the
st. Andrews Bay Development Com
pany, is spending the week in town,
looking after the interests of the town,
and the company. He made an ad-
dress at a public meeting held in the
interests of the city charter. He will
undoubtedly urge harmony Of action
among the citizens, and that there
should be such harmony seems most
essential for the growth and progress
of the town. The senator promises
large and important improvements
and developments In the Bay country
during the next year.
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Items Of Interest Gathered
From Many Places
MILTON.

Milton, April 19.-tAdrs. w. A Nc
Leod and her guest, Mss Irene Camp
bell, Of Chumuckla, visited friends in
Pensacola Wednesday.
Mrs. 7. F. West, who has been seri-
cusly i'll, is rapidly recovering to the
qualification Of friends.
Mrs. H A. Brosnaham left Wednes-
day for New Orleans, where she will
be the guest OF friends, also visiting
points IN Mississippi making q pleas
ure trip Of several weeks.
J. R. Stewart was a business vis-
itor to Pensacola Wednesday.
Miss E. A. Simpson pleasantly en-
tertained a party OF friends Weones-
day In an outing down on Santa Rosa
Sound.
Mrs. Omega Hewett left Tuesday for
Hungerford, Texas
DR.. c. w. Humphreys is attending
the meeting OF the Presbytery, in De-
F'uniak, this week.
Miss Roberts and Miss MCMILLAN re-
turned to Pensacola Saturday, after a
pleasant visit with Mrs. d. T. VII
Hams.
Mrs. W. W. Clark is home again,
much improved In health, from Mobile.
where she has been under surgical
and medical treatment the past
month.
Mr.. W. w. Powers, one OF our re-
cent appendicitis patients has returned
from Mobile, much improved
Mr.. 7. NJ. King, of Gainesville, was
here Wednesday In capacity Of audi
tor of the Southern Express Com
pany.
Mr.. ard Mrs. George W. Childerson,
of the Milton Gazette, are being con-
graduated upon the arrival of a son
Monday
Mr.. F. Chapman, who spent the
winter here as the guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. L. P. Dowda, has returned to his
home in Henderson. KY.
Capt. John Rourke has returned
from Palatlxa, where he attended the
Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Evans spent
Sunday with friends in Pensacola
Mr.. John Hurley, Of New York. Is
here to be the guest OF Mr.. Charles
Simpson for several weeks.
Miss Fattie Walker, of Pensacola.
spent a few days the early part of the
week the guest of friends In Bag
dad.
Mr.. and Mrs. William sweeting and
Mrs. Dan Whttsworth spent Saturday
in Pensa cola.
Mr.. Kenneth ChappeIe. Of The
Journal, who lived in Milton some
years ago curing MS EALherS pas
torate here, was In town Wednesday
IN the interest OF The Journal and
was heartily welcomed by old friends.
Mrs. D. F. Cater has returned from
a pleasant visit as the guest of Mrs.
J. e. Creary at Roseland. Fla
Mrs. Robert Stevens spent Satur
day in Pensacola
Miss Hurst and Mr.. Brown, Of Pen
sacola, attended the Civic League
dance Friday night as the guests Of
Miss Irene Collins.
DR.. Carter and Mr.. Abbott Bras
well had their tract of land. on North
Park avenue, recently purchased from
Mr.. G. L. Metz, surveyed Wednesday
to lay It out In building
lots.
The lawn party and dance given at
the Masonic hall Friday night for The
benefit Of the Civic League was a big
success both financially and socially.
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CRESTVIEW.

Crestview, April 19.-Rey. Mr.. Sell
lars, the Southern Methodist minister,
filed his regular appointment here
Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Slaughter came
Monday, and the meetings continued
until Thursday night. great deal of
interest was manifested, and we be-
lieve much good was accomplished.
Our Sunday school is still improving.
There was a large attendance Sunday
afternoon.
A beautiful service was witnessed
by the immediate friends Of the fam
lily. In the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w.
Bowers. Thursday afternoon, In the
baptism and christening of their two
wee girlies," Mamie Lucille and
Evelyn Harriet
Mrs. c. B. Ferdon was hastily
called TO the bedside of her mother,
Mrs. Pastor, who is very i'll in South
Carolina. Mrs. Ferdon left on the
night train Thursday. Her stay In
South Carolina will be Indefinite.
Mrs. Florence Helm spent the week
end with relatives in Milligan.
Irwin Douglass, who has been sick
Is now able to be up.
Mr.. L. E. Bowers spent Sunday in
Dorcas.
Mr.. King was the guest of Mr.. L. E.
Bowers Saturday night
Rev. G. Stanley Pope passed through
Crestview Monday. on his way to In
terlachen, Fla.
Rev. Mr.. Allen, Of Milligan, attended
the meeting here this week
Mr.. G. D. Campbell was In Crest
view Sunday.
Mrs. Kahn Is on the sick list this
week.
Yubah Cleghorn is improving
Mrs. J. M. Jordan and little daugh-
ter, Nora Jane, were the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R White. the past
week.
Mrs. Woodruff has taken the man
agement of the hotel Crescent" and
seems to be giving entire satisfaction.
Mr.. Levy Moore was a visitor in
Crestview Friday
Mr.. ]. D. Cobb has a beautiful new
horse and buggy. and seems to be
be enjoying the hard road immensely.
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CRoMANTON.

Cremation. April 1.-two vessels
loaded lumber last week, one by the
German American Co, and one a
steamer, by the Moore Mil Co. Sew
era1 men received injuries at the
work One was killed and one with
a leg smashed, necessitat1ng amputa-
ton below the knee.
Quite a number Of building are now
under construction here.
Mr.. Johnson Is making preparation
to build on his lot.
Rev. Mr.. Miller has bought the
Brantley store building and moved It
on his lot, and working It over for
a residence and will soon occupy same.
Mr.. w. NJ. Croman Is getting lun-
Der across the bay for quite a number
OF buildings.
Capt. Ray Ecker has the job OF
towing 1t across the bay.
Mr.. ]. T. B. Manager is quite low at
this time, with little hopes OF his re-
covery.
MT. Helm, OF Panama City, Is on this
side. surveying his ten-acre lot in
Cromaton-
Mr.. E. s. Kinney belongs to the
Stevedore gang now, and assisted in
loading the steamer last week
Mr.. Robt. Hodge Is working at the
ice plant at Panama City now.
We are IN hopes our Legislative body
viii get down to do something soon,
as 1t appears that few men are ex-
pected to DO al o8 the work
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FLORALA.

F1orala, April 19.-At a special meet
ing OF the directors of the Covingtor
County Fair Association, held last
Thursday. Griffin Miller, a farmer, was
| selected to make a trip through this
section for the purpose of arousing
interest among the farmers. He will
/ can on the farmers and explain the
premium list and at the same time
urge that they at once prepare to make
exhibits this fall. Among other mat
tiers discussed at the meeting was
opening day at the fair 1t was de-
cided to invite every singing society
| within a radius Of 100 miles to attend
the fair and compete for a beautiful
silk banner and also to bring some
thing to place on exhibition. The fair
| management viii be better prepared
this year than ever before to take
care of live stock exhibits. Last year
the poultry exhibits was a splendid
one, but this year 1t is expected that
there Will be at least thousand chick
ems on exhibit
One Of the most enjoyable social
affairs Of last week in this city was
the entertainment given to the Sun
day school class No. 5, Of the NJ. E.
church, by Miss Mary Doster, at her
hospitable home on Fifth street. On
the arrival Of the guests they were
met by Miss Doster and escorted into
the parlor, where tables were prepared
and the fascinating game of rock was
In progress. This game was INDUCED
in until a late hour when delicious
refreshments, which consisted of
Strawberries, whipped cream and cake,
were served. The hostess is famed as
a maker of divinity fudge and the
young people considered themselves
highly favored when Miss Doster and
Miss Emma Clements brought in trays
laden with this delicious candy On
leaving for their respective homes the
eighteen young ladies and gentlemen
voted Miss Doster an ideal hostess as
well as an accomplished Sunday school
teacher.
Mrs. j. p. Phillips, who carried her
iirtle daughter, Mabel, to Montgomery
last week ohave her eyes examined
by an eye specialist, has returned
home. The little girl was benefited
very much by the trip.
D. W. Burke, prominent business
man of DeFuniak Springs. spent a
part of last week in the city.
Miss Fife Mcdonald, who has been
teaching school at Wauchula, has re-
turned to her home in this city after
an absence Of several months. Miss
Mcdonald is quite popular socially,
and her numerous friends throughout
the community will be pleased to learn
that she is again at home.
Miss Jessie Ray and Miss Susie
Clements left Monday morning for
Huntsville, Ala, where they went as
delegates to attend the State Sunday
School Convention, which is now in
session. Miss Ray was elected from
the Presbyterian Sunday school and
Miss Clements was elected by the
Methodists to represent their interests
before the large convention. 1t is said
that both young ladies carried excel
lent reports.
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SANTA ROSA.

Santa Rosa, April 1s.-Farming in
this section Is In progress. Cane, po-
tatoes, corn, oats and garden truck
are growing fine.
The Gulf Lumber Company makes
en- an average OF 10000 shingles per
day; also saws pine aud cypress lum-
Ter Of the best grades.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reeves, Of Alberta,
Canada, and their son-in-law and his
family are looking over farm lands.
and figuring on going into business.
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BAGDAD.

Bagdad, Apri: 19-Messrs. Norris
and Cooley. contractors, are here from
Alabama, In the interest Of the new
hotel to be erected soon
Capt John Rourke left Sunday for
Palatka, Fla, to attend the grand
lodge Of the L o. o. 3.
Mr.. S. Rigel, the woods superin
hendent for the Bagdad Land and
Lumber Company. Is spending the
week in Bagdad.
All the lodges are getting together
to run a big excursion across to the
Life Saving Station, on the steamer,
Baldwin, the goth Of May.
G. H Kelly, Jr., left for East Bay
last Tuesday with his moving picture
outfit
Miss Della Cater. who has been
spending some time in Roseland, Fla,
has returned to Bagdad, and Is now
with Miss McArthur.
The Odd Fellows are expecting to
celebrate their saith anniversary the
26th Of April. Quite a nice program
has been arranged for the occasion.
P. E. vowbrough, OF Scotland. has
returned to accept a position In the
Office Of the Bagdad Land and Lumber
Company.
Miss Tatie Walker. Of Pensacola, IL
visiting friends In Bagdad.
The lumber company has been low
ering all the voltage on the lines,
which now makes the town a standard
current
R. e McEwen has just about COM
pIeted his automobile, which, when
finished, viii be almost entirely hand
made. and from all reports win be
dandy.
Mr.. C. Burgoyne. of Pensacola, was
in Bagdad this week.
Mrs. L B. KimbaII, Of Chicago, and
Miss Minnie Creary are visiting their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. II. L. Creary.
C. z Moss. OF Raleigh, n. c., is in
Bagdad for few days.
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TALLAHASSEE.

Tallahassee, April 19-Tovernor and
Mrs. Park Trammell Will entertain Al
the mansion next Tuesday evening II
honor Of the members OF the legisla-
ture and their families and to which
the entire public are cordially invited
This viii be the first reception given
at the mansion In some time and the
first social function held there since
Governor and Mrs. Trammeu have
been its occupants. This reception L.
looked forward to as an expected
function of great briIliancy yet 1t viii
be democratic In its nature for Gov
ernor and Mrs. Trammell are very
close to the rank and file OF the people
Of Florida
Miss Mary Grower, Of Jacksonville
is the charming guest Of Mr.. and Mrs
T. 3. Byrd, at their home on South
Calhoun street.
Mrs. 3. A Meginnfss entertained the
Thursday Morning Bridge club at her
home on Adams street.
DR.. and Mrs. w. w. DeHart, OF
Tampa, left for their home Thursday
after delightful visit OF several days
to Hon. and Mrs. T. NJ Shackelford.
Andrews Meginnis Aven, has arrived
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs William
=. Oven.
Mrs. NJ H Mabry win entertain at
Auction on Wednesday afternoon,
April %. in compliment to her sister,
AIRS. George Frederick Smith, of San
ford. and Miss Kate Budd, OF Month
cello. the house guest OF Mrs. w. H.
Ellis.
Miss Cornelia Puleston, charming
Monticello girl, is the. guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. T. B. Byrd.
Mrs. J. II. Davet returned to her
home in this city Wednesday, after a
short visit to relatives at Barlow.
Florida
Mrs. s. e. Ruff has issued invita-
tons to an auction party to be given
at aer home on North Monroe street,
Friday afternoon.
The Lilies Bridge had delightful
meeting Tuesday evening at the home
OF Mrs. John s. Winthrop.
Miss Carrie Syms. OF Palmetto, ar
rived Tuesday and Is the guest OF Hon.
and Mrs. w. N. Sheats on North Mon
roe street Miss Syms is one Of Man
atee county's efficient teachers, and
she has come to take advantage OF
.he excellent course offered to teach
ers in the normal department of the
Florida State College for Women
Hon. J.. w. Wideman, of DeI.and.
Is spending several days in our city,
greeting old friends.
Mrs. Chas- Hopkins and two little
children had a narrow escape from
death on Sunday night at their home
several miles east of the city, when
auito netting became ignited from
lighted lamp. Mrs. Hopkins was
quite severely burned about the hands.
and the little cir. received several
burns on the body. The seriousness OF
her injuries has not yet been deter
mined. The little boy was only slight
" burned. Mrs. Hopkins has the sym
pathy Of large circle OF friends who
hope that they all will soon be en-
tirely recovered.
O. I. Brackin, young man, who
has been in the transfer business at
Bainbridge, has moved to Tallahassee
and opened business OF this kind
here.
After a visit OF several days to
Tallahassee friends, v. #. BaIkcom
returned to his home in Pensacola
Thursday.
The Epworth League OF Trinity
Methodist church entertained Friday
night with a measuring party A very
interesting program was given