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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15
A VALUED MEMBER.
Cancer Relief Association Pays Trtb-
ute to Mrs. walter Carpenter.

At a meeting OF the Burlington Cancer
Relief association, held January 49, 1914,
the following minute was adopted and
ordered placed on the records of the asSo-
citation:
IN the death of Mrs. Adeline b. Car
pcnter on December IS 1913, this associa-
ton has lost a loyal and valued mem
her, and tho poor of Burlington wise
and sympathetic friend.
"She was elected in October, 1891, t.
Ill the vacancy caused by the death OF
Mrs. Sarah c. Cole, ono of the original
trustees of Miss HoWards gift. and has
thus been for twenty-five years mem
Der Of this board In the earlier years of
her service, when the visiting was shared
by the members of the association NOR"
generally than It has been of late, sh"
investigated many Of the applications for
relief and visited the heneficiaries He.
warm sympathy and her cheerful FRIEND
~ manner made her a welcome visitor II
the homes of the poor while her stron
aommen sense detected at once any al
tempt at deception. Her associates r.
lied much on her wise Judgment, an
when a puzzing question arose she wa
quick to see the way ont of the difficulty
Her health had been frail for severa
years past and we often met at her
house to save her the exertion Of going
out. yet her death, after a very short Ill
ness, came as a shock to her associates
on this board, and it is with sincere sor
row that we realize that we shall no
longer have the benefit of her wise coun
sci. and shall see her face no more on
earth"
iG al ci th,, !,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15

knight James A. Flaherty will be the
guest of honor
Mrs. George n. White dropped dead
Monday of heart disease at her nome
In Montpelier. on entering the mouse
she sat down on plano STOOL ana
pitched forward into the arms OF a
guest
Mr. and Mrs Charles Virgins OF
MiddlescX observed their golden wedding
Tuesday, holding reception afternoon
and evening. Their Il grandchildren
furnished a musical program.
Lyman T.. Abbott, senior member OF
the firm Of II. f. Bradford & Co OF
Bennington, observed Tuesday his 10Th
birthday by giving dinner to between
90 and 100 members of the Bennington
club.
Forest Harmon, route boy for the
Brattleboro Reformer, fell Tuesday night
on his round and lay for Is minutes un-
conscious in the bitter cold, nearly
freezing his hands and feet. He re
covered consciousness enough to reach
home.
Marcus j. burlington, a graduate OF
the 1910 class of the University OF Yer
mont, has moved from Pownal to Ben
nington and opened Offices for the
practice Of civil engineering. He mas
been considerably engaged in highway
construction, municipal reservoirs ano
dams in Massachusetts. While at the
university he was a star catcher part
ncrlng Ray Collins.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15
HAD PROSPEROUS YEAR.
National Life Insurance Company
NIndc Bis Gain.

During the past year the National Life
Insurance company Of Montpelier increas-
ed its assets by t2,aN92l9 81 and received
new business Of S2l,9I9 l6G, on a pai6-for
basis At the same time the surplus
IVES increased by 1927, 1853 % to s2,760 S3i q.
Tho interest and rents received amounted
to So 75i. OS376. al increase of sl6S 1858.
Due to favorable mortality the payments
To policy holders vas less by slsoei5. SC
than for the previous year, the amount
paid being s5,21asaa%
The provision for dividends to policy
holders, payabi" III 1914, is sl,l93 1l4.So,
which is an increase of t1S3137.97. The
gain in outstanding insurance on a paid
for basis was S. $50, AS an increase OF g.
1903. 49, over the previous year, The COM
pany now carries a total insurance of
s1SS35i.o53 on a paid-for basis. During its
ca wears the National Life has paid pol
icy holders s6i. 434 $50. 1G.
During the past % years the progress
of the company has been remarkable.
as represented ny the following Increases:
In income from s15i1537 in 1889 to s9,6S9
1909: in'asscts from S5.19i1l2 to S5S947, $50;
in surplus from cS2oS5s to $3.50, SCI in in
surance in force from s32,3l2. 500 to $685.
So. O53
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15

OFFICERS REELECTED.
Howard National Bank VIII Become
Member of Federal Reserve Bank.

The stockholders of the Howard Ma
tional bank held their 44th annual meet
ing at the bank Tuesday morning. +.
f. Burgess, Elias Lyman. A. G.. White
more. H. T. Rutter and Hugh Mclean
were reelected directors and they in turn
re- elected officers as follows: President,
r. L. Burgess; vice-presdent Elias Ly-
man: cashier, II. r, Rutter assistant
cashier II, S. Weed.
1t was decided that steadily increasing
business requires alterations in the bank
ing room. and the board OF directors voted
to make encouragement of lobby, tel
lcrs' cages and bookkeepers' desks in ac-
cordancc with plans submitted The
public will be chiefly interested in the
enlargement Of the lobby, by which a
material increase of floor space is gained
for customers
At the meeting of the board Of drec-
tors a resolution was passed accepting
the terms and provisions of the federal
reserve act. and the Howard National
bank Will become a member OF the Fed
eral Reserve hanl, to he organized in the
district in which Burlington will be To-
Gated after the geographical limits to he
served by such Federal Reserve bank
have been fixed by the organization COM
mittee.
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK
The stockholders of the Merchants bank
chose c. W. Woodhouse, l.. T. Wood
house. II. W. Allen. Robert Roberts and
w. c. ISham as directors The directors
Reelected these officers President, c.
w Woodhouse; vice-presidents, L. f.
Woodhouse, H. W. Allen; cashier, w c.
Isham; assistant cashier y. w. Hill;
teller, F, NJ, Bradley.
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eral granite business; capital $4,000;
subscribers, e. r. Davis. Lois $. Davis,
NJ. O. Pierce of Barre.
The Allen Sanborn company OF
Chelsea. general store: capital $4,000;
subscribers, O. r. Allen, A. r. Sanborn'
Florence u. Allen of Chelsea.
+. Howes Co, OF burlington. capital
5000 authorized to do meat ana
provision business wholesale and re-
tail; subscribers, Fred Howes, Thomas
Reeves, w. II. McKillip.
D. c. Sherman Slate Co, Of Poultney,
to quarry and manufacture slate etc;
capital $50, 900; subscribers, ID. CAR
cnce sherman, Pauline y. sherman OF
poultney and Edmund L. Burke OF
Springfield. Mass.
Fred w. Putnam Insurance Co..
Brattleboro, general insurance bust
ness; capital, $4,000; subscribers,
Fred w Putnam, Arthur L. Maynard,
Robert G. Bacon of Brattleboro.
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OVERHEATED FURNACES
CAUSE SEVERAL FIRES

81 Jonnsbury, Jan, 1i.-Scveral alarms
for small fires caused by oVerheated
furnaces We're followed by a $1,000 fire
at nine o'clock this morning which bad
ly damaged the woodworking shop Of
c, r. Lynch. Forty hrcmen worked
for three hours with the thermometer at
3S below zero and checked the fire be-
fore the lumber was destroyed, but the
machinery, tools etc, in the work shop
lre a total loss. GrsWold & Nlcknnon
,wn the building, which is damaged to
he amount of So, 900 and they have 200
Insurance. Lynch's loss is estimated at
$500 with $500 insurance. The fire
caught around the chimney.
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WASHABLE FABRICS
and merchandise carried in the
WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT.

STANDARD 1919 CENT PRINTED PERCALEs, entirely
goods and patterns coming direct from the mills this SALE
STANDARD AMERICAN GINGHAMS less thar
12c when sold in the regular shown in lengths of IL
yards priced at DC per yard
RIPPLETTE and cnkley seersucker-pure white and col
ors lengths of S to 10 yards, at 10 cents yard.
PRINTED FLANNELETTE-Showni in a quantity of light
and dark coongs, value IS cents, priced 1ac yard
SHORT LENGTHS-Fne Dress Gnghams, 80 inches wide,
Scotch designs, value II cents priced at cents per yard.
FANCY OUTING FLANNELS-Strpes and checks, regu-
lar 1oc and l2Nac quality, priced at l-3 cents yard
PLISSE-n plain white and fancies, 10 yard lengths,
at 14c yard
per yard.
HASKELL'S BLACK SILKS.
We the of these silks always and this includes
every yard sold in this reduction sale.
Black pure dye affeta, "a inches wide, value co.
Black pure dye taffeta, 81 inches wide, ST.
Black pure dye taffeta, SO inches wide, actual
Black Silk Faie 40 inches wide, actual value $275 priced
at $l.75
Black Silk Moire SO inches wide, actual priced
at ......... SIPS
Black Satin Mcssaine "a inches wide IS,
Black Surah Silk II inches wide, actual priced
at Observation-Disclosures. $1.OO
Black Peau de Sole, 81 inches wide, value $225
priced at .Sl5O
Black Peau de Sole, FL inches wide, actual value ST so,
priced at loo
Black Loune, "a inches wide, actual value priced
at Csc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15
VERMONTER GETS PLACE.

John A. Kingsbury, commissioner of
of New York, has appointed as
his private secretary, Albert e. Martin.
the man who seized John Schrank when
he shot Theodore Roosevelt in Milwaukee,
October 10, 1912 At the time Colonel
Roosevelt was shot Martin was his steno-
grapher Martin is a native Of Vermont.
but has lived in New York for several
wears
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15
FOURTEEN HORSES
DIE OF COLD IN CAR

Troy. n y, Jan. l4.--When a car of
valuable draft horses shipped from New
York to local dealer was opened this
afternoon at freight yard here IA OF
the animals were found dead, presum-
ably from the severe cold. Several others
viii probably have to be killed The car
contained " horses
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15
VERMONT BREVITIEs.

Mr., and Mrs, r. -. Lombard of Wind.
sor celebrated their 18th wedding ami
Versary Monday evening about 100 at
tending a reception in their honor.
The funeral of Chester White aged 81.
who died Friday at his home at Windsor
while sitting in "A chair, was held Mon.
day lie had been an odd Fellow for
over so years
FAR Haven knights OF Columbus will
celebrate the 10Th anniversary of their
lodge "Wednesday, January q. Supreme
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15
ORDERS TEN PER CENT.
CUT IN PHONE BILLS

Albany ~ Y" Jan. IA 10 per cent
reduction ON telephone bills covering all
rates except pay station, toll and fiat
rates In New York city by the New York
Telephone company was ordered to-day
by the second district public service
commission The order IL the outcome Of
a hearing held i'm New York city re-
Gently
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15
VERMONT AND TUFTS
NOT TO MEET IN FALL

Medeord Mass, Jan. lA-Four rev
games are included: among tho eight on
the Tufts football schedule approved
to-day by The advisory board The
teams new to tine schedule are: Harvard,
Dartmouth Colby and Rutgers Maine,
Vermont, West Point ana Wesleyan
were dropped. The frat three Of these
have been fixtures on the Tufts schedule
FOR many years
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15
BURLINGTON MARKETS.

There has been scarcely any change in
market quotations this week. Fresh eggs
were quoted yesterday at IS cents per
dozen, but some dealers are asking %
cents.
In retail grains there have been two
drops of five cents. in cracked corn and
Cornmeal.
The following prices We're quoted for
the Free Press by the Burlington Fruit
company, c. a. Barber, grocer, r. f..
Howard, meat dealer, and a. d Pease
Feed company
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15
CAR INSPECTOR ON
Il. 4 Nj. WILL LOSE LEG

Lyndonville, Jan, 4-Whie Walter
Garrison and Joseph Therein. car inspec-
tors for the 3 & NJ, were making up
an airbrake hose this morning they were
caught between the cars An engine
backed onto the train and on account
of the icy track the men were caught.
Garrison was thrown down and one leg
was so badly crushed that 1t will have
to be amputated. Therien escaped with
the loss Of the heel OF one shoe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15
FOUR FINGERS NEARLY SEVERED.

Miss Addie Hooker of Rrattleboro
While operating an indeXing machine in
tn" printing establishment OF Y. L. Hill
Grcth & Co Monday afrcrnnon suffered
severe injury to her right hand, four
fingers being severed below the second
Joint
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15
NEW COMPANIES
ARE CHARTERED

Montpelier, Jan. 1.-THE following
new companies have been chartered
under the general law:
Vermont Manufacturing and quarry
in1 Co.. OF Barre. authorized TO u gen-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15
SPIRITUALIST CONVENTION

The Vermont state Spiritualist associa-
ton will conduct its annual convention at
Montpelier beginning Friday afternoon
and continuing Saturday and Sunday
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15

To make OF buying for the home" a
problem of first importance in the home
making IL to find more OF 1.-THE Joy Of liv-
ing Al ad-rsadsrs do,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15

Successor to
H. W. ALLEN & CO.
The January Clearance Sale Continues
lhroug Oh the Whole Month
The desired stock adjustment could be accomplished in
shorter ime Fifteen days merchandise of the
most dependable quality prices that could not possibly be
quoted time except during this sale and this
time except for the fact that
1t Is Our Way
OF keeping the new fresh clean and beautiful resulting
the admirable shopping place that it is
1t is quite safe say until February merchandise of
the highest grade be secured that real
saving of fully 33 l3 and in large number of instances
the asked than half the value former selling
prices.
THE FINE SWEATERS MENTIONED YESTERDAY
furnishing sonse.. savings nay
counted upon in all departments
Sizes and model. for for women-white and
ey of colors:
SWEATERS that So So $375, $500 and 50 IS each
priced at $3.50
SWEATERS that were $780, $780, s57s and $500
SWEATERS that se.75 $780, $500 and 5000
priced at $3.50
FINEST FUR COATS reduced as follows:
Former price .$1e5, $3.50, s175 SIPS, $50, $14o
Reduced to .......... $s5, SIS, SIS, $685. SIS, $50
MATCHED SETS OF FURS.
Former price ...... sos, $11O, $125 $780, S145 $3.50
Reduced to s47.5o, $500, $780, s5ooo $4,000, SIS
Wooden Dress F abrics
AT 80 CENTS PER YARD
SO, 40 and so inches wide up 81 per
yard, priced at 80
AT rs CENTS PER YARD
40, a. and so inches wide, value ST co.
$15o yard also quantity of so inch broadcoh value 81 SO
a yard, priced at 75c.
AT IS CENTS PER YARD.
4s, So 81 and Sc inches wide-acual value sl5o, $500
and $2.25 yard priced at IS cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15

FOUNTAIN PENS AZ FREE PRESS.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-09-19
NEW FIRM IN BUSINESS

A new institution which opened up
this week is the paint, glass and wall
paper store of Bloomquist Brothers.
OH Main Street. They carry COM
plete stock OF these supplies and will
in the near future add a big line Of
mouldings and picture frames. Be-
ing expert painters themselves, they
are able to tell their customers Just
what is needed for the particular Job
IN hand. They have the exclusive
Eency for Beehive paint. a Utah pro-
|uct. Their stock Of wall paper
Iould indicate that anything desired
b this line could be obtained.
With their stock. location and per-
onality, Bloomquist Brothers should
BImp into favor Immediately and soon
luild up a good business.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-09-19
COMMITTEES REPORT

Nearly 1000 people were banqueted
nj our Tabernacle opening September
18th.
This labor was given over by the
stake Presidency aud Bishops OF Ann
erlcan Fork wards to the Presidency
of the Relief Societies, Young Ladies
and Primary Associations, who select
I'd the following officers AS Presl-
dent and Vice Presidents, Sister An
ME c. Hindley Sina Chapman, Emma
smith aud Melissa Boley. AS Ward
Chairmans, Sisters Charlotte Green
wood, Sarah S. Chapman, Sylvia ship
lev and Melissa Greenwood. AS Sec
rotary and Treasurer. Mary f. Able
The chairman of each ward selected
her soliciting committees from the
Auxiliary Associations named; whose
GOOD work and generosity OF the peo-
lie is shown by The following results
Cash SSs.35, cakes 100, bread l7o
loayes, 20 dozen OF eggs, 20 pounds oil
butter. s gallons of pickles, 80 pounds
of grapes, bushels of peaches, be-
sides potatoes, onions, tomatoes etc
After all expenses are paid iil'i'
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-09-19
still remains in Treasury.

still remains In Treasury. $3.50
Our Tabernacle convcniences were
pronounced perfection.
The order and system In serving
spoke credit to the able leadership OF
our President, Sister Annie G. Hind
ley, and those associated with her
who entered into 1t with the right
spirit. Perfect love and unity pre-
vailed throughout, which is sure TO
bring success to any undertaking.
President A. c. Hindley and her as
sociated committees take this oppor-
tunity to thank all who assisted, and
the people in general for their gener-
osity, making IL possible to realize In
this matter the success desired. and
which from the expressions Of outside
people was appreciated and enjoyed.
COMMITTEE.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-09-19
RUNAWAY GIRL RETURNS

About ten or twelve days ago Miss
Jennie Proctor Of this city was missed
from her home and inquiries In all
directions failed to locate her Her
parents were growing frantic. when
by means of letters and kilograms.
she was located at the home of Frank
Montgomery in Pocatello. who had
sent her the money to come on. Miss
Proctor has now returned and 1t Is
just possible that Federal officers Will
make an investigation into Montgom-
ery's actions.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-09-19
WILSON CLUB TO
MEET BY.WEEKL

Inc Wilson Club will hold rerul,
oy'Weekly sessions hereafter TIL aft,
eiectlon day. This decision was a,
rived at at meeting of the office,
neid Monday evening. The next re-,
uiar session will be held Monda
evening, September 2S, in the Gran
mar school building, when a promir
eht outside speaker will be preser
and an attractive program be give,
non Frank h. Stevens, candidate 70
Judge OF the Supreme Bench. Wi
probably be present.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-09-19

An Appreciation

Editor Banner
| III man who makes two blades N
grass grow where one grew beforl
Is a benefactor to the race. then Il
can De claimed that the late Jamel
iarwood was benefactor to mani
KIND, for he caused many valuable
trees to grow where none OF therd
Kind grew before.
Perhaps the man who first plant,
English Walnut trees In Utah was
James Harwood of Lehi. Il is now
forty years since he planted a few
In his back yard. three of which sur
vived the ordeal of becoming accli-
mated. They made vigorous growth
after the seventh year, and have born
nuts every year for twenty-eight
years. They are stately trees, with
wide spreading branches, and at this
time OF the years are loaded with nuts.
These trees are destined to become
the progenitors Of glorious pro-
geny. They are as hardy as Jona-
than apple tree, and the crop Is more
certain because they bloom later; the
cost OF the product is more staple and
the cost OF production less. J. T.
HARDWOOD has a small grove OF the
second generation In Salt Lake City
and grove OF about ten acres on his
farm in Mil Creek. Jesse Knight has
Ik, grove near Provo. l.. NJ. Gillian
Ms removed one-fourth OF the trees
m his ten acre peach orchard, and
has planted with HARDWOOD English
Walnuts. MANY trees have beer
planted here anu there over the state
and few In Idaho and Colorado
Recently the Park ComaaiseianeM OF
i0use Tor $T,U0U a year, Mr.. Doan
) manager of moving picture film
xchange. Before the lease was ten
avs old the management of the ORR
mt theatre paid Mr.. Doan good mar
In for his lease, so that hereafter
hese two popular play houses will
o run under one management
The Orient Theatre will continue
D operate as a first class motion pic
ure show, exhibiting the best regular
eatures to be obtained at the same
opular prices ms heretofore.
The Opera House will discontinue
egular pictures. Hereafter all spec
Al features, vaudeville. stock shows,
ONE dramatics. public gatherings,
&c, will be produced In the Oprea
louise. There will be probably abou,
wo of these special performances per
ieok, or as many more ms the city
iili stand for.
Mr.. burlington will continue as
of both houses and promises
season of the highest class enter
ailments.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-09-19
Charged With statutory Offence

Sheriff East was here Thurss'y
and took Yer Rushton back TO Prove
with him. Rushton IN charged with
a statutory offence committed with q
Miss Myrtle Walker of Pleasant
Grove. Ruston has cvinced n desire
to marry Miss Walker and In this
way he may escape further punish
ment.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-09-19

American Fork, September 10, 1914.
Speech made by Sister Hannah
.apish in presenting to the Alpine
take Building Committee the Worlds
air Clock.
(Reported by Ernest Madsen)
! am overjoycd, could clap my
lands and shout hosanna for this
eautiful building. Allow me first to
ay something of the people that have
clpcd TO construct It., for | know
hem aud they know me.
President Chapman, allow me.
| have known him ever siucc he was
10 high. and am proud to have seen
i'm plant the oak and acorn of right
business. and | congratulate Presi-
lent Chapman on this beautiful build
lg, and want to say to President
lose ! +. Smith that this building is
monument to tho Glory of
lat has been erected during his
administration. am so thankful
hat he has so stalwart helpers as he
las I'm Utah County. | have known
he Presidency OF this Stake since
hey we're little boys, they have been
lbithful and this Is the result OF their
bbors
d | might read n little memorandum
lIhlch some d the committee may
,lcar:
! In September, 1892. was elected
hartman of a non-partisian com
bittee of American Fork citizens t'
ct up an exhibit to the Worlds Colum
, ian Exposition at Chicago In 1888
, HE committee decided to have
lock constructed from the oak o
ltah county and onyx from Pelican
, loint. The clock was made In Prove
bid the expense met by popular SUI
|, tription After the Worlds Fair wa
! kcr the clock was returned to An
''-~'s- where II has been store
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-09-19
Missionary Meeting

There will be a missionary meet
ne at the Tabernacle Sunday even
ng at 1880 p m. The choir will be
a attendance.
Reading-Lorcne Peterson.
Talk-Nellie Buckwalter.
Solo-Prof. Jones,
Talk--Ludwick Larsen.
Piano Selection-Rosa Durrant.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-09-19

I-SIpon me aud upon the contri..
butars and upon the comml,'ee' a'u
hat you have the clock ana may "
never be said Of YOU that anything pu'
he truth has been uttered between
Tho hours Of sunrise and sunset Bear
I'm mind that the Textbook OF the CLOCK
is very independent, II VIII not wan
for time. hut tally ! thank YOU
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-09-19

ID am finishing my visit here with
y sister to return 10 Australia
1, thank you most heartily Sir. and
thank the people of Utan for the
udncss shown while in your midst.