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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
DINNER AT CLUB
 FOR MISS LEDBETTER

MT J 1T. Brown was host Monday even- ing at dinner at the Birmingham News paper club for Miss Ruth Winston Led better and Mrs. Charles Eli Burgoon of Washington, D. C. The tables were ar tistically decorated with cut flowers and the favors and place cards. followed the old shoe" idea. Little baskets painted in an old shoe design held the hints and the favors were a small pair of metal shoes tied with ribbons. A miniature bride and groom graced the places of the bridal couple.
 Painted place cards marked the places of the following: Miss Ruth Winston Ledbetter and MT. Charles Eli Burgoon Miss Florence Ledbetter and Mr H. G. Smith: Miss F'lorine Smyth and MT. Holt Simonton; Miss Grace Ledbetter and MT. J. H. Brown; Miss Ellen Ledbetter and MT. A. w. Williams; Miss Emma Lea Ledbetter and MT. R. F. Dickson; MT and Mrs. J. w. Wilcoxan of Dupont Fla, as chaperons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
Longs for a Hammock

Will one of your Cornerites help a poor invalid? 1 want a hammock in good condition. if I can get one. l am woman over 50 and almost helpless from hardening of the arteries of the heart. l can move about the house slowly. On the advice of my physician. we moved to the suburbs, my grown son and I. We are a long way from the street cars, but there is fine grove of old forest trees-oaks, elms and hickories-around the little cottage we are in, and long for hammock to be out under them. How I love those old monarchs of the foresti They look so strong. Their heads seem to touch the clouds. and wild birds nest in the tops and sing and sing! l have concerts every day. One mocking bird sits on dead limb and tells me about his babies.
 ELLEN G."
 I have yielded to the strong tempta- tion to let you tell your story in your own way. You have given us a sketch at once simple and graphic. l wish I had hammock for you Since I have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
MISS ELIZABETH SCHOLAR
 HOSTESS TO COLLEGE SET

One of the most attractive of the sum mer dancing parties was given by Miss Elizabeth Scholar last night at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. S. T. School ar. She invited 75 of her young friends in the college set and the occasion was one of the usual informalities enjoyed by the younger element this season.
 The hostess. who is very pretty, well comed her guests wearing a white lace lingerie dancing frock with white ribbon girdle, a costume that aecentuated the charm of her black eyes and hair. Ferns and garden flowers gave a pleasing aspect to the rooms set apart for the dance and on the veranda a frappe table was sta tionA throughout the evening. Sand wiches were served from the dining room. Miss Martha Wilmington served frappe
 Among those whom she invited to spend the evening in this happy manner were Miss Lenore Passenger, Miss Josephus Evans, Miss Virginia Hassinger, Miss Marguerite King, Miss Elizabeth Wyman, Miss Margaret Nelson, Miss Beverly Leake. Miss Mary Streit, Miss Marguer- ite Lewis, Miss Margaret Cameron, Miss Orline Perkins. Miss Augusta Clark, Miss Eleanor Hughes. Miss Margaret Brad shaw, Miss Sara McLester, Miss Eliza beth Jordan, Miss Mary Snider, Miss Mill dred Seals. Miss Katherine Cary, Miss Annie Moore Provost. Miss Doris Mou- ghan, Miss Mollie Moughan, Miss Kitty Sibley, Miss Kathleen Nesbitt, Miss Eleanor Messer, Miss Leta Stewart, Miss lEmily Ford, Miss Orline Barnett Messrs Thomas Hopkins. Henry DeBar- deleben, Richard Johnston, Will Kennon, Crawford Battle. Lenox Brooks, Lee Hooper, Joe Macintosh, Bob McPherson, Ward Fitzpatrick, Fred Hard, Forest Me- Means, Henry Hamilton, Joe Cook, J. b. Moore. Jr., Charner Batson, Everett Shepherd, Mec Norment, Wadsworth Wood, Tom Poe, Holden Napp, William Cosby, Lee Poe, John Heidt, Harry Gaines Carl Herdsteth, Fred Calder, RodericlS Bethea, Joe Hill Thnrnto, Beecher Adams, Harry White, Richard Knott of Chicago, Clifford Forbes Will Bert Stiles, Robert Gillespy, Asa Roun- tree, William Fox and Alex Cecil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
DANCES FOR MEMBERS OF
 SCHOOL AND COLLEGE SET
Miss Madeline Jacobs Gives Lawn Party and Dance-Miss Elizabeth Scholars House Dance-A Dinner Arranged For Newcomers Party On Shades Mountain. Other Notable Events of the Summer
 Personal Mention
By MYRTLE MILES

In Musical America of current issue appears a photograph of a typical throng of music lovers in Central park New York city, enjoying a park concert. Thou sands are gathering there to hear music which is presented by the great orches- tras of the metropolis IS the result of a movement sponsored by such men as Victor Herbert, John Philip Sousa, Frank Dsmrosch, Nathan Franko and R. E. Johnston. It is an earnest of what tho women of the Music Study club and others interested in free park concerts for the people have been trying for years to achieve in Birmingham
 Commenting upon the success of the concerts, Musical America states that:
 Much musical good has been accom- pljshed by the orchestras and bands se- lected for the various parks in New York city by Park Commissioner Cabot Ward and his music commmittee. Victor Her bert, John Philip Sousa, R. E. Johnston Frank Damrosch and Nahan Franko. Ii is said that the attendance is 50 per cent greater than it has been in previous years. The committee spent a great amount of time selecting programmes even for the pmall bands playing the parks cn the lowcr East Side of the city. It is stated that more than 100000 people attended . recent Sunday afternoon concert in Cen tral Park given by Nahan Franko, who volunteered his services to conduct a mu- nicipal band which he organized on short notice.
 Arthur Bergh and his orchestra gave two concerts in Central ark last Satur- day The programme was: Star Span ged Banner,' march, "Folkhnger, Kretsch; overture, I'll Guarany," Gomez ballet music from Faust" Gounod: vio- lin solo. "Meditation" from "Thais,' isIm11n11ex karger; symphonic poem, ly ses.' Lszt; overture, Force
 ' Verdi; "Serenade d dAmour,' Bel 'Danee of the Hours" Pone hielli' selection, Tales of Hoffmann," Offen- bach waltz, "Mornng Journals" Strauss; American fantasie, Herbert, and Amer lca."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
Plants to Exchange

T iiWays enjoy Inc Corner etd do- rive many helpful suggestions from is. Aside from my housekeeping, wnicn in- cludes homekeeping and care of my family. my chief delight is my flower garden. l shall be glad at any time to exchange seeds, plants. or bulbs with any of the members who would care to do so. MRS. L. S''
 A clip at red tape excusable, as Che tabooed word exchange" here signi- fies merely the passing over an imagi- nary dividing fance a flower, root. I package of seeds. perchance a word of information respecting the cultiva- tion of certain plants, the treatment of rose beetles, etc, none of which things Implies the exchange of work for wages or anything appeartaining there unto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
MRS. DUNCAN'S LUNCHEON
 IN FAIRFIELD

Mrs. J. D. Duncan was hostess at lunch con yesterday at 1 o'clock at hep home in Fairfield complimenting Mrs. E B.. ki,gore of St. Petersburg, Fla, who is visiting Mrs. N. ". Scott on Ensley High lands.
 vase of stately yellow lilies centered the dainty table, and cards of the same design marked the following places: Mrs l.. B. kilgore. Mrs. c. N. Carraway, Mrs T. F. West, Mrs. Robert McMahon, Mrs c D. Comstock, Mrs. George Donaldson, Miss Mabel Atkins and Mrs Duncan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
MAY CLOSE SOFT DRINK
 STANDS ON SUNDAYS

Florence, July 28.-(Special.) )--Inas- much as the soft drink stands are kept open all day Sunday, and the employ CTS denied the privilege of rest, the organized classes of the Sunday schools in Florence are making an effort to have a better recognition of the day of rest from all classes of business men.
 This is not done in spirit of retalia- tion but in a spirit of love. and it is not the intention to make these places close up by legal process. but peti- tion is now being circulated asking ar to give their employees a complete day of [est
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
Wheel Without Tires

May I ask a favor of the Corner? My boy, Edward, who is II years old. helped a~neighbor last month and she gave him a bicycle without tires on it. Is there a kind hearted person who has a pair? Twenty-six inch tires will do, if there be pair some one has no use for. l hope luck will come his way.
 MARY A" A wheel without tires is a gift of questionable worth. Will any reader whose sense of humor goes in harness with his tender heart make up to the 11-year-old Edward wor the lack which seems almost an irony of fate when one reflects what must have been the boys longing for the wheel and how useless it is to him as 1t is?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29

mess circles here, was host Sunday night at the Tutwiler in compliment to several visitors He gave a Russian din- Ter of beautiful appointments and in- eluCed in the hospitality MT. and Mrs. John Savage Whteman of Atlanta, Mir. and Mrs. R. ]. Hancock, Mrs. William Brock Taber of Montgomery and Mrs. McDougall of Savannah.
 Mir. Kirkland is a former Atlantan, though he has also made his home of late years in Florida He is brother of Mrs. J. K. Orr of Atlanta, and both he and his sister have number of friends here, who will be glad to learn that MT. Kirkland will become identified with Bir- mngham's future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
MRS. LEE HOSTESS
 LADIES' AID SOCIETY

Mrs. R. E. Lee entertained the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church in a pleasant manner yesterday afternoon at her home in Inglenook.
 The house was simply decorated for the occasion and an interesting reading upon a current topic was given by Mrs. Jesse Chantz.
 Late in the afternoon an ice course was served to 30 members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
RIDDLE-HOLLY MARRIAGE
 OCCURS IN EAST LAKE

The marriage of Miss Irene Holley to MT. Hugh Riddle was solemnized Monday evening at o'clock at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. w. Riddle in East Lake.
 The house was simply but prettily dec- orated for the event and the ceremony was performed by Rev. J. M. Shelburne. in the presence of few relatives and friends. There were no attendants and the young couple left immediately for Att lanta and Jacksonville, Fla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
SOCIAL CROCHET CLUB
 WITH MRS SMITH

Mrs. R. l.. Smith was hostess at her home in Woodlawn yesterday afternoon. complimenting the members of the Social Crochet club.
 Punch was served by Mrs. l.. M. Hughes as the guests entered. A pleas ant time was spent with fancy work and chatting and later an ice course was passed.
 Besides the regular members the follow ing guests were present: Mrs. l.. M. Hughes. Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. l.. E. Thomp- son and Mrs. Abele.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
MRS. INQUIRE HOSTESS
 FOR MRS. KILGORE

Another informal party with Mrs. F. B. Kilgore as honoree was that given by Mrs. Finch Mcclure at her home at Ris- ing station yesterday morning.
 Those enjoying this hospitality were:
 Mrs. F. B. Kilgore, Mrs. M. A Glass; gow, Mrs. N. w. Scott Mrs. John Boyd, Miss Marie Finck Miss Roberta F1nck, MT. Henry Finck MT. Ellard Ffnck, MT. Ous Brown. Mir. W. Fl. Mcclure and MT. and Mrs. A c. Helms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
Decorations for a Room

Can you soAcit few pennants and arm bands from the readers and sup porters of the Corner? A lame girl is my next door neighbor. She longs for some decorations for her room. Your junior members may take compassion upon her and contribute to her of their abundance. I press the request upon them because her desire Is so great and know how hearty would be her en- 5oyment of the pennants and arm bands. will gladly pay postage.
 EDITH F." Without one superhuous word I pass on this simple and touching note to our boys and girls whose lives are full of beauty and enjoyment. Will they write direct to me in asking for the lame girls address and mention in writing that they are of our junior band of helpers?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
CHURCH SOCIETY IS
 ENTERTAINED IN INGLENOOK |

The home department of the Inglenook Presbyterian church was entertained yes- terday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. F. Billings.
 Punch was served az the guests entered and after the programme an ice course was enjoyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29

Virginia and the Carolinas and Georgia Mrs. Elijah Taylor has gone to sa- vannah. Ga, to visit friends. Mir and Mrs. H. N Payne of Maryville. Tenn. who have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Partridge in Avondale, have returned home.
 Miss Flora Emonds has returned to bowman, Miss Belle Parkhurst, and Miss Daisy Stacey have returned from a two weeks stay at Tybee Island. Mrs. W. S. Avery arrived last night to the guest of Dr. and Mrs. w. H. Avery. Miss Chessie Beasley of Springfield, Mo-, is visiting Mrs. T. F. McDarmid. Mrs. Josephine Sevier has gone to Meridian, Miss, to spend some time.
  Miss Alexie Guy of Eden is the guest of Miss Irene Pearson in East Lake Mrs. Andrew Mody and children of East Birminghama are visiting in Blocton. Mrs. J. M. Anderson, Mrs. J. B. Nethvin and Mrs. Charles Lansford are attending a house party at the summer home of
 
  Miss Edwina Jones will leave today for Oklahoma City, where she will reside in the future.
 Mrs. Alex Gibson, who with her children has been travelling in Canada. was called home by the illness of her mother, Mrs. Ellis.
  Mrs. J. P. Smith and Mrs S. B. Billups have gone to Waukesha for the rest of the summer.
 Miss Mary Lusk. Miss Alena Lusk, Lily Norwood from a stay in Haleyyille. Miss Annie Smith and Miss Bessie Fer guson are spending two weeks at Bi- lox, Miss.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles A. Brown have returned from 10-days stay at Wrights- vile Beach.
 Miss Marie Quinn has returned to Fort Payne after a visit to friends in 1ngle- nook
 Mir. and Mrs. Marshall Smith are the guests of Mir and Mrs. George Ellard in Brandon.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Griffin are visit ing relatives in Savannah.
 
 MT. and Mrs. N. NJ. Strickland and their daughter have returned from visit to Tennessee.
 Mrs. J. M. Orr of Avondale has as her guest. Mrs. Gillette of Selma
  Mrs. Dan Pardue left yesterday to spend sometime with relatives at Cook Springs.
 
 Miss Leila Lackey left Monday for Lake Geneva, III.
 Mrs. J. E. Putnam. who has been visit ing in Joplin has returned home.
  Mrs. J. B. Barker is recovering from a recent illness at her home in Wood- lawn.
 Miss Mamie Williams returned last night from a stay at Wrightsville Beach. Miss Sara Evans is visiting relatives at Union Springs.
 Miss Annie Watson Is spending some time In Chicago. Lake Geneva and St. Louis.
 Mrs. M Warden of Pratt City is visit- ing in New York.
 Mrs. Rex Oggs has returned to Ensley from camp near Huntsville. Miss Bettie Christian of Jasper is the guest of Miss Mary Short. Miss Dorothy Grim of the Ensley Wes- ley House has returned from visit to friends and relatives in Georgia and North Carolina. After visit to Denver, Mrs. C. w. Dunn and son have returned to Ensley Mrs. R. F. Lovelady and family left yesterday for Selma, where they will spend a couple of weeks with relatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
PRIMARY PUPILS ARE
 GIVEN PARTY

The teachers of the primary department or the Vine Street Presbyterian church entertained the little folks in the Sunday school room yesterday afternon. Games and ice cream and cake were enjoyed by about D children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
PROGRESSIVE HOUSE PARTY
 IN WEST END

The yonng pople of West End are en- joying house party this week. Dances, chafing dish parties and other entertain
 ments are being planned Those included in these Inequalities are: Miss liar riet bowman. Miss Lillian Chamblee. Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
MRS. M'DARMID HOSTESS
 FOR VISITORS

A dinner party was given last evening with Mrs. T. s. McDarmid as hostess at her home in Vivian, complimentng sev- eral vstosr, Miss Chessie Beasley, Miss Suite Mae Fawls and Miss Maude Fawls.
 Seated about the table were Miss Suite Mae Fawls, Miss Maude Fawls, Miss Chessie Beasley, Mrs. Joe Woods, Miss Florence Atkinson, Mrs. T. S. McDar- mid, Dr. M. P. Davidson, MT. Carl Fawls and MT. Sidney Quarrels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
Could Use an Ear Trumpet

T am writing with regard to ear trumpets offered in the Corner. I am
 slightly hard of hearing in my left ear. which Is a great disadvantage to me in securing a position. I should like one of the drums If they are not all taken. CORA p. M"
 The trumpets of which you speak
 were taken up by early applicants. In the hope that one may be waiting for
 you, I print your note. Your address lis in our books. ai
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
HELPING HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION KIRKLAND

aired and rested in the gocart. It is mysterious dispensation to us. Their only care is to have a cab big enough to hold the tots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29

not l beseech the coveted comfort from one who can put you into 1t without inconvenience to himself or herself. somebody Who can read between the lines what the gift will mean to the lover of nature. You let us hear the concerts" and watch the nest building with yoi'.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
MRS. CARRAWAY TO BE.
 HOSTESS AT FORTY-TWO

Mrs. C. N. Carraway will be hostess at forty-two Thursday afternoon in Pratt City in honor of Mrs. E. B. Kilgore of St. Petersburg, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
NOTES

MT. and Mrs. Leo K. Steiner left yes- terday morning for New York city, whence it is their plan to sail Saturday on the steamship Vaterland of the Ham burg American line to spend the remain der of the summer and the early autumn in Germany. Austria and Switzerland.
 
 Miss Mary snider, Miss Mildred Seals and Miss Alberta Seals are guests of Mrs. w. H. Driskill of Decatur, who is giving house party in their honor at her sum- mer place on Trinity mountain. They left Birmingham yesterday.
 Miss Estelle Davis, who has been the guest of Miss Ervis Light in Chattanooga for the past 10 days, has returned home. Mrs. Wallace B. Smith has returned after visit to friends in Asheville, N. c.
 
 Mr. and Mrs R. J. Hancock have as their guests at their home on Elm street MT. and Mrs John Savage Whiteman of Atlanta. lu
 Mrs. William Brock Taber of Montgom- cry is also Mir and Mrs. Hancock's guest. Mrs. Taber is remembered here as the lovely Miss Mary Goodwyn Ashley. She visited Mrs. B. c. Johnson.
 Miss Maud Mcclure Kelly has returned from the Kelly country place near Talla- dega. where she has spent several weeks.
 Mrs. Frank s. Boisclaire has as her guest Miss Maud Meckleborough of Ma rion.
 to Alabama.
 Dr. Frank E. Nabers will spend the month of August in Boston.
 Mir. John H, BankheaG, Jr. with his wife. Mrs Bankhead. his two daughters, Miss Mavion Bankhead and Miss Louise and his son. Walter Will Bankhead, left Jasper Monday night in his new touring car for Birmingham. where they joined MT. H. B. Mccormick and family yester- day in . cr0ss-country trip to Chattanoo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
MRS. M'COY HAS
 SPEND-THE-DAY PARTY

Mrs. T. w. Mccoy entertained few friends at spend-the-day party yester- day at her home in Inglenook Eight guests were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29

Louise Bell, Miss Maude Mcclellan, Miss Louise Bell, MT. Robert Patterson, MT. Hugh Bryan, Mir Robert Hanby, MT, Shine Tyson and MT. Robert Alexander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
MIR. AND MRS. ASKEW
 HOSTS IN WILLIAM

MT. and Mrs. R. E. Askew entertained a party of friends at dinner last evening at their home in Wylam. Covers were laid for 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
MORRIS-CRONK
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

MT. and Mrs. Riley D. Cronk announce the engagement of their daughter, Clara Gladys, to MT Arthur Marvin Morris oi Aberdeen, s. D., the wedding to occur ir Chicago September 12.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
Cotton Quilt Pieces Wanted

q read in a late issue of the Helping Hand Corner that somebody offered to give away some cotton pieces for quilt. also some lengths of rag carpet I should thank you more than can ex- press if you would let me have some. or all, of these things I am the old lady you sent the fine lot of pieces to sometime ago. I must tell you those pieces gave my little girl bread ana butter and shelter and education-all of which We owe to the wonderful Cor ner May God bless the generous hearts that remembered me in my day of need, is my constant prayer.
 MRS. KITTY S.''
 The cotton and calico pieces and the rag carpet rugs you speak of were given away before we heard from you. am inserting your letter in full. that generous hearts may be melted to con tinue their ministry to you. l commend you to the constituency at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
Needs a Rookcase


 Last year l asked if any one had an old bookcase or two or three sections of a bookcase to pass on to one who was badly in need of one for my boys books. There was an offer of one. that you for warded to me, but, I am sorry to say, 1t was not available I know this is a great deal to ask, but l hope you will remember me. The boys want one so much. thank the Corner for past kind nesses and you for your loving inter est in your large, unknown family, and shall always keep the Corner in mind if l have anything that another can use and l can pass on. MRS. A. E. M.
 A bookcase is, as you admit, a great deal to ask for. We consistently avoid pulling upon our constituency for ex- pensive and bulky articles. As the apos- tie has it, we would net be burden some to them" Yet I lay the request of an old member before you. Who will hunt up set of book shelves that are doing the present owners no good?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29

ANNOUNCE ENlS
 Mrs. Julia Truitt Bishop will speak this afternoon at o'clock at a meeting to be held at East Birmingham park.
 The Highland Avenue City Beautiful club will meet this afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs Fred Montjot in Pratt City.
 The Highland circle of the Ensley Meth odist church will give lawn party at the home of Mrs. J. E. Winning Friday aft ernoon and evening.
 The Ensley Highland Forty-two club will meet Wednesday with Mrs. A. J.. Pitts.
 The c. T. N. band of the Vine Street Presbyterian church will meet Friday aft .ernoon at 4:30 with Mrs. s. J. Walker in West End.
 The W. s. w. club will be entertained Friday evening with Miss Thomina Dun stan as hostess.
 The Handley. Missionary society will meet Thursday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. Lorenzo Cousins at North Haven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29

MIR. KIRKLAND
 A HOST AT DINNER
 MT. David J. Kirkland, who is a re- cent pleasant addition to society and bus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29

ga, Knoxville, and other points on an in definite itinerary north and back through
 Virginia and the Caro1inas and Georgia
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1914-12-18
Roller. : Skating May
Come Back as Craze

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p little dif,eait to desids whether
roller ssa,ias eamsa under the head
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at Msdtsoa square uafdon 10 furnish
lnE uamo keen camps,itioa and soar
fun as veil
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las, three days. IL revival Tor roller
skating In this city There was a
time. several ssars ago, ~hoa u ~as
considered quite tho thiaa 10 skais.
and we'll appointed r,ass eamo in's
extstsaee all over tho eoan,ry
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the sinks closed down after . year or
two OF amazing prosperity. ana movie
houses and maxis. palaces have sue
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