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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-12-12
LIKE "ANGEL AT THE GATE"
Swlnburne In Gorgeous Array, APP
peared to Simple Villagers as
Flaming Apparton.

An amusing story of Swinburne is
told by Edmund Gosse. At the age Of
twenty-three Swinburne was sent to
study history under Bishop Stubs,
who was then In charge Of country
parish in Essex. He arrived there on
a Saturday and was excused attend
ance at Sunday morning church on the
ground that he must be tired with his
journey.
He had breakfast in bed, but finding
j. glorious morning he arrayed him
self in scarlet slippers and a light
crimson dressing gown, sauntered into
the garden and leaned pensively over
the gate, with his red hair flaming bril-
liantly in the sunlight.
The church bells were ringing and
the parishioners had all to pass the
parsonage gate to get to church. But
none of them dared to pass the fam.
ing apparition, and all came to a halt
The church bells stopped, but at the
instance of the vicar, who could not
believe that all the parishioners had
deserted him, were rung again.
At last the boldest man in the vii
lage bolted past the gate and the rest
stampeded after him, Swinburne gaz
ing at them in quiet wonder at their
strange method of going to church.
Pail Mall Gazette.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-12-12
Women In War.

What splendid courage and I'M
tagging zeal in their country's cause
the Boer women showed in the South
African war has never been so fully
realized as it will be now by all who
read the remarkable record just pub
lished under the title Of "Petticoat
Commands" This is practically the
diary done in narrative form of girl
who, with her widowed mother, out
witted the English officers and men
and helped their countrymen. They
were clever, cultivated and kindly wo-
men, simply aglow with patriotism;
and to read what they did and how
they did it makes one realize afresh
what wonderful creatures women are.
Let scientists say what they will,
women are in no way inferior to men,
and in many ways vastly superior. In
resource certainly, in tact often, in
strength of purpose at least their
equals.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-12-12
WHAT TO DO WITH THIS BOY
Case Of Juvenile criminality in France
That May Well Puzzle the
Social Reformer.

Here is a little life story that more
wildly Eliminates the task OF the so
cial reformer than any number of trea-
tises. A couple of nights ago boy of
less than fifteen was discovered along
side the Seine by a couple of police
men. At first he refused to utter a
word, but eventually he narrated his
Odyssey. Eighteen months ago, when
he was barely thirteen, he surreptiti-
ously left his parents house in Paris,
taking with him a sum of 500 francs.
With this money. in his possession he
went to Brussels, where he was short
ly after arrested. The police conduct
ed him home, but he escaped again.
Taken back a second time, he was ap-
prenticed to farmer, but promptly de-
parted on fresh adventures. Since then
he has existed by means of begging
and thieving. Two months ago he
stole couple of bicycles, and, mount
ing one and propelling the other, made
off for Rouen, where he sold one of the
mahchines, riding to Paris on the 9TH
er. This he sold in Paris, and lived on
the proceeds for a time. until, shelter
less and without resources, he was
found by the police. What can the
sociologist, the penologist, or the phi
lanthropist do with 30 youthful and
precocious criminal? The problem is
a serious one in France, where juve-
nile crime is alarmingly on the in
crease.-Paris Correspondence London
! Globe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-12-12
Old London Landmark to Go.

Built by the French Huguenots seek.
ing refuge from France at the time OF
the Edict of Nantes Of 1856, and hav.
ing passed from them to the Church OF
England, and now in the hands of the
Congregationalists, the quaint old
chapel of Orange street, London, is
about to close it's doors and vanish
Many notable preachers have occupied
its pulpit, among others Toplady, who
wrote Rock of Ages. during his min
istry. Rev. Samuel Luke was also
minister for some years, and it was
his wife who wrote 81 think when
read that sweet story of old" An orr
ginal copy'of the hymn in the authors
handwriting is one Of the treasured
possessions of the church.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-12-12

The bowling fever has struck town
nee the opening of the Y. M. C. A.
bowling contest.
Shop early is usually a city phrase,
but ifyou wish for tie best to select
from-do it now.
Born-Wednesday, December 10,
. pound son to Mr.. land Mrs. James
Worth.
UP to Tuesday night the total
number of deer shot in Vermont, as
reported to state commissioner John
W. lItcomb'of Lyndonville, was l.
llO. Of this number 81 were shot in
Essex County, Caledonia, 81, Or
leans, 45. Windham! County heads
the list with a total of 235.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-12-12
Quality, Keynote of British Crops.

Quality must always be the keynote
of British agriculture, as the area is
far too small to enable farmers to
grow the quantities of produce that
the newer countries OF the world can
yield; and In no connection is quality
of greater importance than that of the
cereal crops. Wheat, oats and barley
will occupy considerable portion of
the land, and the condition in which
they are put on the market substantial
ly affects the prices they realize.-Lon-
don Telegraph
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-12-12
Tho Man Who Neglects Himself

When his condition points to kid
ney trouble takes an unwise risk.
Backache, pain and soreness over the
kidneys, nervous or dizzy spells, poor
sleep, are all symptoms that will dis
appear with the regular use of Foley
Kidney Pills. They put the kidneys
and bladder in a clean, strong and
healthy condition, and rheumatic
pains, stiff joints, lumbago and irreg-
ular bladder action are all relieved
promptly when Foley Kidney Pills
are taken. For sale by ]. w. Thurs
ton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-12-12
EAST CHARLESTON

Our stores are putting on their
holiday attire.
Mrs. Chaplin of Newport is visit
ing friends in town.
Dram Andrews has spent the past
two weeks with his brother, Con-
verse;. at Newport Center.
Preston Clark's barn was burned
early Friday morning; the live stock
was all saved but the hens. The
cause is unknown.
A Forest Conference consisting
of all illustrated lecture on the
evening of Dec, 10, 10 will be
given by Mr.. A. F. Halves, State
Forester, at East Charleston church
vestry.6 Free, to'all.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-12-12
A Mans XMAS GIFT
Is not easy to select;
But you will be sure to
please him
With LeMar Cravats.
l.. F. Jones, Dry Goods

Leila Barnes, the young lady who
Tell last week and was thought to
have been severly injured, is much
improved at this writing.
L. j. Payeur has been compelled
to work over time the better part of
this week owing to the. heavy de-
mand for sleighs caused by the re-
cent snow fall.
Roy Wilson is working for L. J.
Payeur.
Camille Desrouchers of Montreal
visited friends'in town this week.
The W. R. c. will meet in Grange
Hall, Saturday, tomorrow night.
A large attendance is desired as
there will be an election of officers.
Miss Ruth Steady is assisting in
Jones' store during the holiday
season.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-12-12
Won't Chase Female Wolves.

Sometimes it is almost impossible
to clear a neighborhood of wolves
owing to the chivalrous instincts OF
the hounds about attacking "the fe
male Of the species Hounds have
been known to abandon a chase after
sheep-lSilling wolf because it hap
pened to be female animal. For this
reason at least one female hound Is
usually taken, to insure the catching
ef the quarry.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-12-12

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trees were shipped TO various point.
from this village in the past two
months. The vast amount Of trees
cut can he realized when each car
win average 1900 trees.
Henry Smith has gone to summit
to work for Frank Marquis
The machinery for Raymond and
Balls new saw mill at Seymour Lake
was un.oaueo mere 'o-u"S'
Mrs. Avis Andrews and son, John,
t,,--, ,,. -. '.,.,
7. E. Blake Of Lewiston, Me-, pad
his annual visit to town this week.
m. Sutton srrcaon dentist. will
no j., +ou,n professionally Dec Il. II
o,d 70 Oaioa Of tbo Stewart House
Tho n,arcbon+s ora disrIoving an
ma, .,,oI Ii~a of ro,v ord dosirable
slIts this year Give them a cal.
0eIore sending your money out Oh
U. l. DAVIS has installed a ne"
coaIeIeFator IN his coal shed on Gross
SJ. IL IS run by a . n. p gasoline
engine,
born-IhurSday, December IL, To
Mr' ana Mrs. Fred Currlel, a boy.
! The Woman's Guild of Christ
Church will hold a sale OF fancy
| Nav 7 H.II IN TUESDAY afternoon
Daca,,,bar 1e boo;r,i,,o. Of o.90 in
The oftorooon Too will no sorvod
Miss Nina Owen is WORKING for
Mrs Frank Danfortb
2, 90 s+oro
MId-Wlnter Sale OF Fine Millinery
consisting Of Trimmed and Untrim-
med Hats. Also all sorts Of trim.
pronIx. Ronnatt BLOCK Adv,
.. ,-..
ed to MorrisviIIe VT to reside
l. y. Carr was confined to the
DIougn Goulette mas gone to
emDIovment
Mrs. Il. Z. Goodhue OF Sherbrooke,
form prlV Of leland Pond foll an t,o
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-12-12

If this food is not sold in your place, we
will send you freight prepaid a lis pound
sack for $4.00, OK d 60 pound sack for
$z.OC. IL IN want Of Beef Scraps, Poultry
Bone, Oyster Shella, etc, write US for prices
Carroll 5. Page, Hyde Park, Vt
Pages Per eotod Poultry Food may be oh.
tanned Of the foliowing:--.
s. J. Maroney & Co., Island Pond,
". M. Taylor & Co., Derby,
Al. Gendron, Newport.
The day book., 1913-04-12

While riding on the cars I inter-
viewed a, number of motormen and
conductors, who expressed them
selves as being well satisfied. Many
of the employees have held their posi-
tons for several years past, without
strikes, etc., and every employe
seems to be constantly striving for
greater efficiency and better service.
In Hobart, the largest city In Tas-
mania, one of the six states of Aus
tralia, found that the matter of pur-
chasing the street car lines was to be
decided by the voters on the follow
ing day. The result of the election
was an overwhelming vote, in favor
of purchasing the entire system,
which was done.
In Melbourne, Australia, which, i'm
cluding its suburbs, is almost as large
as Cleveland or Detroit, the extensive
street car system is owned and oper-
ated by a private corporation. How
ever, all Of its franchises expire in
The day book., 1913-04-12
OTHER NATIONS LEAD US IN MUNICIPAL
OWNERSHIP OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
So Says Milton A. McF2ae WellKnoDn Newspaper Man
Who Has Been Investigating English
Speaking Lands.

Editors NoteM McFae the weknown newspaper man. has just
world English
speaking all these made investigation of
municipal them And
he findings
of this
The day book., 1913-04-12
BY MILTON A. McRAE.

citizen United
South
the hue
than United
the the world
During has awakened the
the matter municipal ownership and operation of public utilities other
during years
The day book., 1913-04-12

and operation of municipal utilities
has been marvellous, especially with
regard to street car systems.
In Great Britain I found that many
of the suburban electric lines are now
being operated and others being con-
structed in the suburbs of the great
city of London by various municipali-
ties, AS is generally known, Glasgow
and other cities~in Scotland have for
years past owned and successfully
operated street car systems.
On arriving in johannesburg, the
largest city of South Africa, whose
population, including the suburbs, ex-
ceeds a quarter of a million, was
surprised to learn that it owned and
operated its own street car system,
not only in the city proper, but in
contiguous suburbs. The fares are
only penny 1.-TWO cents American
money! for each zone. The employees
are courteous and efficient, and are
employed on basis of increased pay
each year for five consecutive years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
LOUISA
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lSpecial TO The Times Dispatch
Louisa. Va, August 5.-Mrs. \ 6 Gordon
gave delightful auction bridge party at
her home here Monday Afternoon from to
o'clock. complimentary 10 her house guest
Mrs, saunders. Of Richmond The woinen'a
prize for highest was won hy Miss
Mary Donnaily 1t was lace handker-
chief.
Mrs II. Flanagan and Miss Elizabeth
fiannagan viii entertain this evening at
auction bridge. complimentary 10 Mrs. Cor
don and her guest. Mrs. Saunders
Mrs Ryiand Gwathmcy and Miss Lucy
Gwathincy are visiting relatives in Bristol
Tenn.
Mrs Robinson. Of Buchanan. and sister
MISS Evelyn johnson, arrived Thursday TO
VISIT their parents, MIR and Mrs. George
Johnson. here. Mrs. Floyd W rutney. II
Eastern Maryland. ana Miss Mamie John
son arc also with their parents
Mrs. Isa T.. Chies left Thursday TO visit
her sons. Or. Lynn Chii-s and Hunter Chiles
IN New Jersey She was accompanied by
her daughter. Mrs. Weir Il. Goodwin
Miss lula Goodwin was taken 10 Rich
mond for hospital treatment Thursday
Miss kiburnie Barrett. who has bee n
spending some time In New York and nj
seabrisht, Is expected home this week
Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Edwards returned 70
their home in King William County Mon
day.
Miss Gosa. OF Charlottesville is visiting
her aunt. Mrs. r. l.. Voolfolk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
CUMBERLAND
rsp.cialto The r,,n.s-n,sno,

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Cumberland. Va, August 9--Mrs Lila n
Shepherd. state secretary OF the W G. T. u.
gave most Interesting illustrated lecture
on travels abroad. at the auditorium on Fri
day evening a great part of the time
was devoted 10 historical points of in
terest.
Miss Maude HYDE. of Covington. is visiting
Mrs. Charles Digs
Miss Virginia Sands, OF Richmond is
spending some time at Red Rose Inn
Miss WiniiIed Stuart has returned to
Richmond. after spending the month of
July with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. David
stuart, In Colonial Avenue.
Mrs William Gray. of "Northheld." has
gone to Richmond. where she will be the
guest Of her parents. MIR. and Mrs. John
Tyler. West Franklin Street. Mrs Gray
VII! be one Of Il house party which Will
Include her hostess. Mrs. Fairfax Montague,
and Mrs. Gcrvin Blanton OF Atlanta Ga.
Miss Myra Chambers. after spending a
week at the Red Rose Inn. has returned to
Richmond. where she will join party for
tho springs
Mrs Charles J. Todman. who is the guest
OF Mrs. William Gray, at Porterfield. and
Mrs. sue l.. Gray, spent last week in Rich
mond.
J. craig HUFF OF Philadelphia. was guest
at "Buckhorn." the home OF o. G. Flippen.
this week
Mrs. Goode OF Richmond. who has been
the guest of Miss Fannie Foster. has re-
turned to Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
MONT VALE
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Montvale. Va. August a-Rev. H. L. Jones.
who has been supplying the pulpit IN the
Presbyterian Church at Montvalc during his
summer vacation, preached or sunday, and
after the sermon badc farewell TO the CON
gregation lie Will return to Union Semi
nary the first week in September 10 COM
plete mis- course.
The Woman's Home and Foreign Mis-
sicnary Society met Tuesday afternoon with
Mrs. : II. Price. Ia adaitton To the qucs-
lions from the missionary survey the Junior
members gave recitatious descriptive Of the
situation in the countries which were repre-
scented rs their costumes: Africa, Miss Mil
dred Williamson. china, Miss Kathleen
McDearman, Miss Ruby Hall; Latin Amer
lea. Miss Doris Garrett had for her sub
ject The Cry OF the Heathen" \ vocal
duet by Misses Nellie and Ellie Newman.
with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Price.
completed the program.
Henry v Jordan. OF Bedford and H. G..
Henderson, OF bynchhurs, We're among the
sunday visitors At Montvalc.
Mrs 6. H. Stoner is making visit at
the home OF Mir. and Mrs. breckenridge
Fuaua. in Bluc:ed W. Nn.
Mr. and Mrs. Hall ana children. of Nor
folk. the guests OF Captain and Mrs.
Robert Schcnk near Montvale.
l)r and Mrs II l.. Newman have been
visiting relatives in Russell County.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
PROVIDENCE
Ispeclal TO The Times.Disno,

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Providence Forge. Va. August o. invita-
tons arc out for dance that viii take
place on the pavilion Friday nisn-.
Miss Phoebe Potts returned from Gich-
Eiond yesterday. accompanied Ly her sis5e..
MIS-: John Pierce: OF 3ryonia
Miss Anna Griffin, Of Barton. II .iehts. is
ling.
Misses Sue and Ella Spencer returned to
their homes yesterday after u visit to MIS-.
larry Oliver.
Frank Jcrdine left Thursday morning for
trip to tho seashore.
r. L. Mountcastle is spending the week
In the western part OF the State attending
to business.
Miss Mary Christian is visiting her sister,
Mrs. II. L. Turner, in Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
FORK UNION
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Special to The Times -Dispatch.l
Fork Union. Va August Miss Susis
Sucad has returned from the State Normal
School at liarrsouhurE
Misses Sarah Marks and Margaret Hay.
Of Petersburg, were recent guests OF Misses
Martha and Anna Holman ut a house party.
Misses Mamie Gresham and Eioise Gay
are Waiting at Mrs y Is. Gays
Tho Womans Society OF the Fork Church
entertained the Abemarle Woman's Dis
triot Association last week in annual Sos
sion.
Joseph snead has returned from n visit
10 New York.
Rev l.. G, Lavender conducted a series Of
religious meetings at Bethel Church last
week.
Eric w. Hardy, hcadmastcr OF the Fork
Union Academy, is visiting his former home
in South Carolina.
Miss Estcllc Beard is visiting Misses Leila
and Louise Perkins at Carybrook.
Miss Airline Thomas. OF Charlottesville Is
Winn SadIer. of Atlanta. is spending "A
few weeks AT his former home
Miss Blanche Anltcrs. Of Loudoun County
student ut tho University Normal School
made u brief visit 10 Hill Grove
Mrs T. F Wright has returned after n
months visit in Pittsylvania County and
Blackstone.
Miss Katie Barnes. OF Orange County and
Miss Loving visiting MISS Myra Seay
Academy Avenue.
Miss Marie Payne, OF Columbia. was the
guest OF Miss Susie Snead last week
Wilson Fuuua, of Washington, made n
brief visit to friends at lin Grove last
week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
CONCORD

Especial to The Times Dispatch:
Concord, Va, August s.-Airs j. ii, steele
hfd AT attack of acute Indigestion on Tues
day. but Is reported az improving
visiting his parents. DR.. and Mrs. T. W.
Evans 49, ~
Mrs. Mary French. OF Bluefeld. is visiting
relatives here.
billiard Carroll is improving after quite a
serious spel. Of Inflammation OF tho
1heo H. steele spent sunday with his
homo people
Mrs II. Y. Johnson returned Saturday
from o Trim to friends in Appomattox Coun-
Miss r. rccnie staples is spending her
vacation hero.
Mrs Annie Staples and daughters. Misses
Carrie ana Edna and Miss Teenie Staples
and Mrs Mary j. Price left Monday for
several days visit to the seashore.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
NORWOOD
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Especial to The Times Dispatch
Norwood Va. August "a Jolly crowd
OF young men. numbering eleven. from
Roanoke are tenting here on tho banks
of the James River for ten days outing
'they came we'll equipped with tents. cook
nr utensils and boats They are thorough
Is enjoying themselves in fishing. shootin
bathing ANA swimming.
Miss Alice Galway eft on Monday to
visit flienos At liowardsvile
Miss Minnie DOZEN Is spending the week
With friehds Ia Paramount neighborhood.
Hiss T"rtha Dolen loft on Tuesday for n
Two weeks visit TO the Misses Taylor. OF
Bedford
Miss Alice Kenney. 81 School. was the
guest Of Mrs -. Il Nelson here this week.
Mrs. Mollie Robertson OF Manteo, is visit
ing Mrs. Tones Turner.
chy johnson OF Hrcmo. was the guest at
AIRS. II l. Scruggs's this week
Mrs Willie Hughes returned Wednes-
day from weeks visit 10 Mrs. Merryman.
OF WarmiuSter
Mrs Tom Kidd Is spcDding rome time
with Mrs iirrfo,d, Of H6wardsviie
Miss Mammie Mcf'raw IS spending the
week Win Mrs. deter Carter, OF Gladstone.
Robert Saunders. Of Bronddus. was the
sneai OF his sistcr. n-1aw Mrs O. Lee
7 saunders. Tuesday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
ClSMONT
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lSpeclal TO The Times Dispatch
Cismont Va. August g-Among the guests
who are enjoying the pleasant home life
OF Cloverlields and tho comforts that i'm
proved modern convenieuces have added to
that home life Nj. ana Mrs. Abraham
Warwick OF New York and their daughter.
AIRS. Nelson Logan Wilson. Mrs. Boykin.
Mrs. stuart Cook and small son. Mrs Wood
son Waddey and baby and nurse MIR and
Mrs. Randolph Warwick. OF Washington:
Mrs X. y. Thomas ana her daughter. Mrs.
X. a. Peasants. OF Richmond Mrs Stranger
and daughter, OF Philadelphia. Miss Cor
ter. Miss ltosuli- Calhoun New York
Mrs. Robert shacklefora and her little
daughter. OF the Plains, have been recent
guests at Cismont
Air. Hellycr and son, Of London. visited
Captain and Mrs. AT, at EdIewood for
several days Il e. Hardesty. a promi-
ncnt lawyer Of Missouri is now their guest.
Miss Mildred Lewis, OF Airsiic Is way on
visit 10 Miss T.. Hart. Of North Garden.
MIR. Cha!oner's pool Is frequented as Of
yorc by almost the entire countryside with
their guests. on pool days Parties there are
frequent. pleasant supper given
there week ago ny the Misses Jackson Of
k"swtck. who had as guests. MIR. ANA Mrs.
Warner. Mrs. VIII Money Mrs Price. Miss
Mildred Lewis. Miss Nan Gray. Miss Loving.
Misses Helen ana Grace Money. Miss Marion
Poor Jack. Bud and Ted Warner Cary
jackson, Laurence Boocock and lack Rob
bns
Dances at Keswick frequent and very
enjoyable,
Prince and Princess Troubet2koy are at
Castle I'M for the summer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
GAINESVILLE

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Clarksvillc. Va, August 9.--Wallace Wood,
Samuel Howellson and Apheus Lyon are
spending several days at the beach.
Miss Lois Williams. of Lexington. y. c..
ing at the home OF Mr. and Mrs. j. r.
Paylor
Ben Morton. and his sister, Shannon. have
returned from n visit to Washington.
Miss Minnie Russell Is visiting friends in
Boydton.
\ 6ance was given ut Buffalo Lithia
Springs last Wednesday night large
crowd from Clarksville attended and also
several young people from South Boston.
Doc Newcomb who has boon Ill with
typhoid fever. 10 improving rapidly.
Is. W Daniels has returned to Clarksyille,
after q long vacation.