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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-12

gagement IN the vicinity Of GOrodek
only thirty men survived out of nine
Hungarian regiments which were at
tackled by three Cossack regiments.
The Russian general advance con-
tinues, Petrokoff and Teznstoehoff
having been occupied.
. Rome.-Aceording to the Tribuna,
if Turkey goes to war in aid of Ger
many and Austria, England is ready
to break her naval strength at once.
The Greek government, the Tribuna
says, has given England permission
to establish a naval base1on the Island
of Lamnos, which is only forty miles
from the entrance to the Dardanelles.
Nish.-The combined SeNian and
Montnegrin armies which are march
ing to capture Serajevo, capital of
Bosnia, are now close to that city.
They are driving the Austrians before
them and are taking many prisoners.
Petrograd.-Announced at war Of
fee that Russian field forces have
again gained notable successes over
Austrians and Germans along Rus
SlOu-I Oldllu anu GduCldu lIOuIlOES.
Declared that driving movement of
Russians against Austrian main ar
my has resulted in complete cutting
of of Austrian left wing commanded
by Gen. Dankl. It's capture or utter
destruction considered certain.
Paris.-Geman retreat on the
French reported to be gradually as
Stunning conditions of Tout. Ger
mans have almost exhausted their
ammunition and their food supply is
admittedly running low
In the center, the fighting is now
most serious in the Argonne district,
the Germans having been forced
back seevarl miles from Sezanne.
Have also fallen back from their new
position near Vitry lie Francois.
First and second British cavalry
divisions, assisted by French cavalry
and light artillery, decimated an
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-12

were actually starving.
Germans separated completely re-
suit of their general retreat on allies
left. Gen. Won Ruck's and part of
Gen. Won Buelow's armies divided in
to detachments retreating in differ
ent directions. AS result they are
proving easy to British cavalry. Force
of British cyclists found German bat
talon in isolated piece of woods. Kill
ed $50; took rest prisoners.
Losses of allied army again re-
ported as being in ratio Of 8 to 1
less than Germans. Declared Ger
man rifle fire does not improve.
Ghent.-Germans have moved
south in force. Belgian troops have
re-occupied their positions just OUT
side city. That there has been gen
eral German defeat in Northern
France and that the great German
right wing which recently passed
through Belgium in enormous num-
bers, is now in serious danger of an
Inhalation is indicated by sudden
withdrawal of Germans from all of
Scheldt river district. All have been
rushed south at top speed. 10000
Germans who were about to occupy
Client among number. Belgians TAX
ing offensive and there are rumors
that attempt to re-occupy Brussels is
to be made.
BerIin.-Germans are driving Rus
slams out of East Prussia according
to official announcement at war Of
flee. German troops, cooperating
with Austrians have checked the
Russian advance from Lemberg.
Antwerp.-King Albert has gone to
the front to direct Belgian troops
who are assuming offensive all along
line. Germans compelled to aban-
don all efforts to besiege this city.
Germans defeated at Grembergen
and Termonde. Pillaged houses and
burned city before they retired.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-12
TURKEY TO BUTT IN?

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. radiogFam
indicating probable Turkish inter-
ventiOn in the European war was re-
eeived at the German embassy yes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
LEEDS TO HOLDTTS
 FIRST COMMENCEMENT
Address to Graduates Wednesday Night, May IT, By Dr. George
 w. Macon of Howard College

Leeds, May -(Specia1)-The following programme has been announced by the faculty of the Leeds High school for their commencement exercises:
 Friday, May P, p. m.. musical by pupils of high school music class.
 Tuesday, May 26, D. m., exercises by primary grades.
 Wednesday. May 27. s D. m., graduating exercises. Address by Dr. George W. Macon of Howard.
 Thursday night, May S, annual play The Country Minister
 The graduating exercises vii lbe the first ever held by this school D. J. Farley and w. H. Wilmington will have the honors of carrying off the first diplomas.
 The Standard Portland Cement company is having a well drilled in order that it's employees can be supplied with pure water.
 Miss Rosser of Birmingham was in Leeds yesterday holding the seventh grade ex- animation
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ROOMS-WANTED-BOARD

KANTEDSOn South Highlands, rooms and board by young couple in pri- vate family; references exchanged
 Address G-25. care Age-Herald.
 WANTED-MiddIe aged couple, two rooms and lSitchenette or use of kitchen: must be modern and furnished completely and not to exceed 80 per month; within a mile from the business center; references required and given. Address O-25, care AEe-Herald. 5-21-2t
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WANT TO TRADE.

FOR SALE-At sacrifice: new and
 strictly modern S-room home, well lo- csted on South Highlands. has bed
 rooms, sleeping porch, tile bath, hardwood floors. cemented basement, servants rooms faces east; cost owner s576O: can be handled on quick sale at 95000 Make appointment with H. D. Williams Realty Co.,, 12os-
 Jefferson County Bank Bldg. Main 2s5. 6-l7-St-su-tu-thu
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FOR SAI4E,-Bearing pecan grove and truck farm: house, well, barn, pear, per simmon, plum peach and other fruit; a bargain if sold at once; will bear close inspection. J. D. Harrell, Belleview, Fla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

FOR SALE OR ExCHANGE-Modern g. story and basement residence. South Highlands. furnace heat. grates. gas, electric lights. large basement. serv- ants rooms. reception hall. parlor. H. brary or bedroom. dining room. kitchen. buffers and provision pantries. first Front and back entrances. Storm. saTl- itary sewers. street improvements paid for Easy terms or would exchange for South Highland cottage or acresRe. 622 Jefferson County Bank building,
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WILL exchange 1913 5-passenger Over land for improved farm land close to Birmingham. Address 1427 14th ave, south.
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FOR SALE--Big bargaine in cssh grocery businesses Every one bargain. Apply 42l Empire.
 FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE Modern lO- room residence, 11th ave. South High lands. Furnace heat. grates, servants house. Win exchange for cottage or vacant lot, Apply szs Jefferson County Bank Blfg
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FOR SALE-Splendid paying, modernly equipped confectionery and cigar busi- ness, corner location Apply i2l Empire Bldg.
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0NE GENT 4 W0RDIONE CENI A W0RDIQNE C
UNE LENT A WURD
FOR SALE

RATES-One cent word . Aays n0 aa. tnken for less than 2Jc for first inser- ti.n. Cnsh must ncc0mpany order
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SCHOOLS

ELABAMA MILITARY INSTITUTE .bpens September s, 1914. with faculty 4f University men. Practical work. sci kntiflc and literary. Prepares for West Point, Annapolis. civil service and col
 1ege 1928 Jefferson County Bank Bldg
 Phone Main 4262. 5-17-tf
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|0NE CENT 4 WORD
MONEY TO LEND

RATES-One cent . word days no ad. taken for less than 25c for first fnser- ton. Cash must accompany order
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WANTED

WE sharpen safety razor blades better
 thansfF new, 25c dozen. Send them parcel --ost. Robert Prowell Stove Co, Birming-
 ham, Ala. 5-l4-tf
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-A strictly modern. Broom residence near High land ave, has bedrooms, baths. sleeping porch. tile enclosed front porch, servants rooms private tele
 phones, hardwood floors. handsome fixtures and beautifully decorated
 Price reduced to S13,500 What have you to offer? 1T. D. Williams Realty Co. 1203-4 Jefferson County Bank Bldg Main 2S5. 5173t-su- -tu-thu
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FEW 5-Acre tracts Louisiana oil lands for sale. w. E. Hall, Oil City, La.
 -,
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$l500 to loan on Woodlawn or other good property; no delay money ready; in answering, give location. Address P-@, care Age Herald.
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WE are prepared to discount properly se- cured purchase money paper. to nego- tiate loans on real estate, and to furnish conservative investments in such paper or other securities to persons who have idle funds.
 REALTY TRUST CO.
 sOs N 2oth St.
 5-1i-ex su-tf
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FOR SALE or trade for anything of equal value spa ssenger auto. Hopwood, 112 Huntsville ave-, Boyles
 h-1Q t-t1 hlj Sa f
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CAN make three loans of 5000 to s50oo each Address J.. So23 11th ave. north Call Main 692-W. 5-17-5t WE HAVE CLIENTS DEsIRING TO MAKE LOANS IN AMOUNTS s2Oo0 sSO00, S4oOO. @600o. AND PER CENT. PROMPT ATTENTION TO APPLICA- TIONS. JEMISON REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE CO. 10TH ST, GROUND FLOOR FIRST NATIONAL BANK BLDG b-lS-su-tu- thu-tf MONEY TO LEND ON IMPROVED REAL EDTATE. PROMPT ATTEN- TON. J. B. GIBSON. SIS EMPIRE BLDG. PHONE %d5, ls-a-tu-th-su-tf ON diamonds. watches and jeWeiry, ors. cici low rates on loans from 50 and up; busincss scfictly confidential
 GORDON LOAN CO,
 u7 N. 18th st.
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ONE CENT 4 W0RDIONE CENT 4 WORD
FOR RENT-ROOMS

RATES-One cent . word . dnys nO nd.
 taken for less than 2Bc for first inser- ttcn. Cnsb urUst RccOUUw1v U~der.
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WANTED-MALE HELP

WfNTED-Man, travel 33 week expenses, cash bond required; unless you mean
 business. save stamp and my Ntime. Ad-
 dress K. x w, care Age Herald. 5-zl -3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

T1RST MORTGAGE LOAN6 Negotiated on city business and cit and suburhan residence property. Low atos and prompt attention; purchase . uney notea bought
 JEMIsON REAL ESTATE . INs. co., m Nerth Dth etrsst.
 S-s1-tf-ea-teatnn
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FOR SALE

RATEs--Oue cent .. word . days no ad. taken for less than 26c Tor first fueer. ttop. nrst acr0mDNny 0rder.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
Photo by CliaedinSt

second. W. Underwood. Oriental Council.
Men. open for all. 100 yards: First. u
rich Dunbar; second. George f. Flynn.
Girls. all ages, 100 yards: First prize.
Eloise Thomas. Children. years and
under: First prize. Herbert Kent White.
The judges in the running contests were
W. H. Ozburn, National Council, and F.
W. White, National Council
c. F. Morrison, of Ouray Council man.
aged the running events. and c. r. Steen.
of Farragut Council. assisted by DR.. C
B. Young. had charge of the aquatic
events
The prize dancing contest in the pa
vilion in the evening attracted a big
crowd. This was managed by G. D.
Sullivan. of Kismet Council. and the sue
cessful couple to win the most applause
which decided the contest, was Earle and
May Dickerson. brother and sister. The
graceful dancing of this younthful pair
was loudly applauded.
The ticket committee, composed Of H
G. Tegeler. G. NJ. Evans. E A Mess,
and Guv F. Allen. assisted by the regents
of all the councils, did yeoman service
in the hot sun at Chesapeake Junction.
disposing Of tickets to those who had
not provided themselves beforehand.
Charles d. Shackelford. of Municipal
Council. as the publicity committee. ad-
vertised the affair. and NJ B. Mercer.
grand regent, had general supervision
of the excursion. which was given under
the auspices of the Grand Council for
the benefit Of the Hospital Bed Fund
Association.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
J. O. u. A. M.

Edward ]. Ross Council. No as. Junios
Order United American Mechanics. at its
meeting Wednesday reinstated a former
member, after which the following on
GERS for the ensuing term were elected:
Junior past councillor. J. L. Blair: coun-
cilor. ?. II. Mccarthy: vice councillor,
f. J. Netherton: recording secretary. W.
z. Saunders Cre-elected): assistant re-
cording secretary. g. W. Swift Cre-eIect-
edl; financial secretary. H A Beck C-eL
elected: conductor. c. z. Frazier; war
den. P. T. Groves Cre-elected): insida
sentinel, II. Heitmuller: outside sentinel,
w F. Sinnott (re-electedD; trustee for
eighteen months, W. II. Lanham IRE
elected: trustee. for twelve months. A.
l. Jennings: drillmaster. G. W. Swift Cre-
elected: pianist. L. E COokman ire
elected: representatives to the State
Council. II. \. Beck. F. L. BaIdersan,
G. W. Swift, P. T. Groves W. II. Lam
ham. W. ]. Parr, S. Brashears, and W.
Z. Saunders.
Following the election. State Councillor
J. A. Madison, jr.. made an address. IN
the course Of which he thanked the coun-
ell for the announcement and support
given him in the recent class limitations,
and congratulated the council on its in
crease in membership gained on the two
occasions. After all the business had
been transacted, ice cream and cigars
were served.
CONTINUED on PAGE TEN.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
Royal Arcanum.

Royal Arcanum day at Chesapeake
Beach was an unqualified success break
ing all records of attendance at that
resort this season so far. BY oficial
count there were 31Oo people handled by
the railroad on that day.
All the athletic games were pulled of
according to schedule and many spirited
contests took place. The baseball game
was won by National Council
Grand Regent Mercer congratulated the
several committees on the way the af-
fair was conducted and mentioned the
fact he never saw an affair of like nature
where less friction was shown.
The baseball game was played between
Oriental Council and National Council
Oriental had her fun team out, but Ma
tionafs nine failed to come out in full
strength, due probably to the hot
weather. By utilizing several members
OF Ktsmet and three of Orientals sub
stitutes, National put a strong team on
the field and succeeded in trouncing the
Orientals, s to 4. Samuel H. Harding
member of National Council. pitched for
his side, and gave a fine exhibition of
coming back in the pitching line: he
had the Orientals breaking their hacks
at his fast shoots, though it was two
years since he performed in the box.
The swimming and running events at
tracted interested spectators and the
prizes won afforded the winners lots of
fun, as they We're in the coin OF the
realm and Immediately available. The
following were successful competitors:
Swimming race for men: First prize
Owens; second. Rowe. Swimming race
for women: First prize, Mrs. w. H.
Chase; second, Mrs. Backus. Barrel race
for men: First prize, Rowe. second prize,
Holden. Running races-Boys : to u, 50
yards: First, Stamford Abel: second. Ger
rard Burroughs. Boys u to 16 100 yards:
First, Morris Moser; second. Barnes Kra-
coff. Girls. to II. 30 yards: Margaret
kubeL first; Estelle Gilchrist second
Girls, II to Is. 80 yards: First. Adelaide
BOYD; second. Eloise Thomas. Men. 100
yards, Royal Arcanum members only.
nFst Ulrtea Dunbar, KIsmst Councils
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by IS feet and the kitchen will be Q feet
by u feet. with the necessary ante room,
cloak and preparation rooms as on the
other floors. This third floor Is especial
ly designed for the use of the Order of
the Eastern Star. the Royal Arch Chap
ter and the Commandery. The building
will be wired for electric lighting. and
the elevator will be run by electricity.
The basement viii be 8 feet high in the
clear. The FIRST story will be 10 feet high
in the clear and the second and third
stories each IL feet high In the clear
The main entrance win be in the center
or the building and there will be q
basement entrance In the north and south
sides, SO that the basement may be ht-
ted up and used for any purpose de-
sired. The ground was broken for this
building on June II. The corner stone
will be laid during the month of July,
and the dedication will occur during the
early part OF January. 1915
Votes OF Grand Lodge of Massach u
setts.
The recent session of the Grand Lodge
Of Massachusetts, revealed the fact that
In that domain there are L2s1 members
who have been continuously members of
the order for more than twenty-five years.
George S. Harrington, OF Taunton. was
elected as grand chancellor.
Century Lodge TO Give Entertain
nent.
Tomorrow evening Century Lodge. No.
30. will hold an entertainment and smok-
er in its lodge room. An interesting pro-
gram has been arranged by the commit
tee, which will include several musical
numbers, sketches monologues and
comic songs. All the lodges have been
invited to attend. Those on the COM
mittee having charge OF the entertain
ment, are w. E. Dentinger, chairman;
Max T. Pines. Dr. James H. Stone, DR..
q. Frank Day. and Edward 7. Sedan.
deputy Grand ChanceIIors Named.
During this week the semi-annuaI pass
word for the coming six months will he
communicated to the members of the sew
eral subordinate lodges. the Grand Lodge
oHcers designated being deputized as
deputy grand chancelIors for the purpose:
Franklin Lodge. No. .. BY Grand Mas
ter OF Exchequer F. B. Crown: Mount
vernon Lodge. No. 5. by Grand Chan
cellor H. NJ. Vandervort: Webster Lodge,
No. Z. by Grand Master at Arms ]. b.
Dickman: Decatur Lodge. No. 9, by
ChttI fNlCnaTd sebastian.
Syracusians Lodge, No. IL, by Grand
Master at Arms J. b. Dickman: Calanthe
Lodge, No. II. by Grand Vice Chancellor
w. A. Kimmel: Hermione Lodge. No. u
by Grand Vice Chancellor W. A. Kimmel;
Excelsior Lodge, No. H. by Grand Keep
er OF Records and Seal II. ]. Gasson:
Equal Lodge, No. IL. by Grand Inner
Guard F. II. Melick: Harmony Lodge,
No. y. by Past Grand Chancellor Mark
Stearman: Union Lodge. No. %. by Grand
Lecturer James y. Kline; Capital Lodge.
No. "a. by Grand Keeper Of Records and
Seal. Fl. ]. Gasson: Myrtle Lodge. No.
.. by Grand Inner Guard r H. Melick;
Columbia Lodge. No. IS. by Grand Lee
turer James n. Kline: Amaranth Lodge,
NO. y by Grand Master Of Exchequer
F. B. Crown; Rathbone-Superior Lodge.
No. 2. by Grand Prelate ]. c. Ellis. and
Century Lodge. No. 90 by Past Grand
Chancellor Mark Stearman.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
Judge DeLacy Make. Address
Sons of Veterans.

The William B. Gushing Camp. No. 20
Division Of Maryland. sons Of Veterans
L. S. A. met on Thursday. June IS, in
Grand Army Hall with Commander Ar
thur r. Barringer presiding. Five new
members were initiated. namely. Henry
c. Duncan, SIS Fifth street northeast;
Edmund l. s. Bouton. Vienna, Va; ].
D. Perry. 1902 Olive street Kenilworth.
d. C.; Willis E. Ruffner, 1852 NJ street
northwest. and Richard VI. Hill. The
Olympia, Euclid street northwest.
letter was read to the camp by
Wilfred Z. Garlick, secretary. from Ad-
miral Hackett in which he made a Wig
orous protest against the prevailing Gus
tom Of using the American flag for orna-
mental purposes. in draping halls, monu-
ments. etc. and requested that the camp
adopt proper resolutions urging the aboli-
ton of this use of the flag. Mai. Camp
bell, Past Division Commander Robb and
Past Camp Commander Howard were
appointed as a committee to draw up
these resolutions In accordance with the
admiral's letter. Considerable discussion
was had in regard to this custom and
much speculation was done as to the
chances for the success Of a nationwide
propaganda against It. Mr.. Robb placed
himself on record as also opposing the
inserting of a number Of small flags
monies. where. when the large flag was
unfurled. all these smaller flags would
float to the ground and he trampIed un-
der foot.
Col. Gustave E. Beckman. of the term
inal flag committee, announced that
three garrison flags would be raised at
the Union Station on July l. at I a. m.
Past Commander Gurnon R. Scott, Past
Division Commander Robb and Col G. E.
Beckman were appointed as the commit
tee in charge of a fag-raisinE ceremony
to be held by the camp at Vienna, Va,
on July 4. The flag is for the first time
to be raised permanent over the post
office. special car will be chartered
by the camp, which will start from
Twlfth street and Pennsylvania avenue
at 9:45 a. m, July T. The women's aux
iliary to the camp. the relief CORPS of
Burnside Post No. and the Daughters
Of Veterans are to attend and they will
provide basket lunches for the crowd,
as 1t is planned to make an all-day pic
mic Of the occasion. All Grand Army
men have been extended an invitation.
Plans for the excursion to Chesapeake
Beach on August 81 are progressing
rapidly and tickets are now on sale,
Messrs. Scott. Beckman, and GarIick are
detailed to visit lodges and patriotic or
ga anizations. and dispose of tickets. ON
phasizing the fact that the percentage
obtained is to be used to defray ex-
penses for a colossal flag raising at the
Union Station. Keeping Old Glory fiying
permanently at the gates OF the city.
The commander appointed Richard NJ
Hill as musician. and J. d. Perry as
outer guard to fill vacancies existing IN
the roster Of the camp.
The initiates were called upon TO MAKE
speeches and their remarks and senti
ments were reciprocated by the visiting
Grand Army Veterans present, who wsrs
called upon to address the camp. Past
Hart, Of Burnside Post. and
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Doing of the Odd Fellows.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE TWO.


railroad, at cost Of ss per ticket, half
fare for children between five and twelve
years OF age. The train will leave the
Union Station. this city. at q m, and
returning leave Pen Mar at 7:30 D. M
Stops will be made at Gafthersburg,
Washington Junction, and Brunswick. to
enable members Of the lodges residing
in those localities TO attend the reunion.
The next session of the committee will
be called by the chairman, as soon as
the printed matter is ready for distrfbu-
ton.
Miriam Rebekahs Invite Memberr
to Installation.
Next Friday evening Miriam Rebekah
Lodge, No. g. will have installation of Of
ficers. The installation exercises will be
conducted by Past Noble Grand Mrs.
Belle NJ. Carter. of Ruth Rebekah
Lodge. No ., assisted by a corps Of past
noble grands from said lodge. All MEM
bers of the Rebekah branch Of the or
der are cordially invited to be present.
Two joint Installations Announced.
Next Friday evening Central Lodge,
No. l, and Metropolis Lodge. No. 16 will
hold a joint installation of officers. The
ceremony will be conducted by W. w.
MILAN, P. G. NJ. and G. R., assisted by
past grands from Harmony Lodge, No. 8,
On Wednesday evening the officers of
Eastern Lodge, No. Z, and Harmony
Lodge, No. 9, will be jointly installed in
the lodge room of Harmony Lodge, No.
g. by E. W. Bradford, p. G. NJ. and G..
R.. assisted by a corps OF past grands
from Beacon Lodge, No-15. Members
Of the order are cordially invited to be
present at both OF said joint installations.
Union Lodge to Confer Second De-
gree.
Union Lodge, No. II. will confer the
second degree tomorrow evening, after
which the election of officers for the en-
suing term will take place