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The Winslow mail., 1915-02-20
BILLIARDS

A new record at English billiards
has just been established by George
Gray. He ran 1,051 in one inning.
The Winslow mail., 1915-02-20

BY the refusal of Slosson to meet
him, Willie Hoppe claims the cham
pionships at 1871, 1872 and AL balk
line
The Winslow mail., 1915-02-20
FOOTBALL

Only seven teams have defeated
Yale at football,
You can imagine what war is when
the soldiers play football in peaceful
moments.
Not single touchdown was scored
against the Cornell eleven by rushing
the ball in the last season recently
completed.
The Winslow mail., 1915-02-20

Ad Wolgast made over three hun
years in the ring. II it had been Tom
Sharkey, Tom woIld now be worth
$299,999.
The Winslow mail., 1915-02-20

Coach Jim Rice of the champion Co
lumbia eight cared crew, has three
men of the winning crew to serve as
the nucleus for this years eight. They
are Manner the bow oar, Sanborn,
who rowed No. 4 and Bratton, the No.
man.
The Winslow mail., 1915-02-20

Battling Nelson says that he wants
to fight just once more before the sun
sets on his career, and picks Wolgast,
who trimmed him for his crown.
The Winslow mail., 1915-02-20
HORSE RACING

Hot Springs, Ark, may enjoy horse
racing during March and April next.
The Winslow mail., 1915-02-20

Speaking of cases where the heart
is greater than the body, Willie
Ritchie is willing to make 1873 at 800
if Freddy Welsh will give him a re-
turn bout for the lightweight title.
The Winslow mail., 1915-02-20
tier Small Reoinnina.

Mrs. Tabor never worked harder III
her life than she did on that order,
One batch ii candy that she cooked
was overdone and had to be thrown
away, but she made little money and
was very happy
That party was great success The
guests ate the candy and praised it
highly Some of them asked the hos
The Winslow mail., 1915-02-20
PUGILISM
..."s-s-s.s.s"s.s.s.s.s.sD

Ad Wolgast says that he is the hard
est luck fighter in the business.
The Winslow mail., 1915-02-20

Death of a fighter on the coast from
concussion Of the brain is at least
consoling in its indication of the pres
ence of the article in the heavyweight
division
The Winslow mail., 1915-02-20
AQUATIC

The Defiance, the yacht built by a
syndicate as candidate cup defender,
has been sold for junk at 10 per cent
of its cost.
The Winslow mail., 1915-02-20

Tommy Murphy threatens to quit
grand circuit if rule is passed barring
Peter Scott from stake events.
The Winslow mail., 1915-02-20

King George Of England's horses
won the largest aggregate in stakes on
the English turf in 1914 of any one
year since his accession to the throne.
The Winslow mail., 1915-02-20

The Grand Duke Nicholas, comman.
der in chief of the Russian army nov
in Poland, has nomination for the
Waterloo cup, the big running feature
event in England.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16
Mrs. AIbina S. Richardson

Mrs. Albina s. Hancaster), wife of
Orrln P. Richardson. died at her home,
2S2 Main street, early Friday morning
alter an illness of about three weeks.
AIRS. Richardson was a native of Ban
gor coming here about 36 years ago
abon. year after. her wedding to Mr..
Richardson, and they have lived h.ro
ever since. To them one child was horn.
Linda. wife of N. c. Anderson of Phila-
delphia Mrs. Richardson was a char
ter member of the Ladies of the G. A.
4. and had served in all the Offices in
the order being past president. She
was also a State officer Of the order for
number of years and had always been
one of the leading members. She was
q member of the Rebekahs and had ha'.,
number OF offices in that order. al
though not taking as great an interest
as In the Ladies of the G. A. r. Mrs.
Richardson was member Of the Uni
versalist church and was for manv
years one of its most earnest workers.
She Is survived by her husband and
daughter both of whom were with ber
when the end came. The funeral will
be held at o'clock Sunday afternoon
from the home 232 Main street. Rev
Robert M. Kellerman Of the Universe list
church officiating. The services will he
Inder the auspices Of the Ladies Of the
u A. r.. who will attend in body.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16
Choosing Her Boy Friends

DR.. Phelps at the Baptist church
Sunday night. will speak on the topic
Choosing Her Boy Friends" being
the third Of series Of Sunday night
addresses on THE Young Girl OK To-
day." Is there such thing as boy
and girl friendships? How will she. es-
cape the snares Of companionship? Mr..
Latin will play Regrets" (Vieux
Temps) on the violin; Mr.. Lord Will
sing almost Persuaded" with violin
accompaniment: there. will be chorus
and stringed orchestra. At the morn
ing service. DR.. Phelps will give the
second Of a series Of addresses on "The
Greatest Program Ever Undertaken by
Baptists." from the topic. 5000 Mis-
sionaries" Young men and women
who have dedicated their lives to mis-
sionary service will occupy seats with
him on the platform. and take part in
the service. Miss Pooler and Mr.. Lord
will sing the duet by Nevin. my
Faith Looks Up to Thee; the response
will be a contralto solo by Miss Faies,
Stevenson's II Sought the Lord" solo
and cornet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16

The closing Of Main street from North
to College avenue. has resulted in the
swinging Of all the heavy traffic COM
ing from the station, all the coal teams
going down town and the teams hauling
rock from the crusher to the work down
street. through Getchell street. and this
snort street is the busiest one in the
city. Incidentally 1t is going to pieces
very fast under the heavy laden wag-
ems and the horses hoofs. The street
was built up earlier in the year Of grav-
e, and has been one Of the finest streets
In the city but II is not going to stand
the heavy teaming for a great while
and unless some way can be devised to
swing the teams now using it to some
other street II will quickly share the
fate Of North street which has gone to
pieces under the heavy laden coal teams.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16

At the Congregational church. Rev.
Charles F. Robinson will preach from
Matt. xxii:35-40, What Is it to be a
Christian" Two musical features OF
the church life are increasingly at
tractive this fall: the vested choir.
which is doing splendid work under
the leadership of Miss Marion Dag
gett; and the Sunday school orchestra,
directed by Miss Ethel McEwen. which
bids fair to be decidedly improved
over last year, with the experience OF
last years players helped by new re-
cruits. The constant growth OF the
Sunday school is giving the manage
ment some very serious problems OF
room to accommodate the classes, en-
phasizing the necessity that confronts
the church to remodel its property to
meet pressing needs. For the presen'
relief will be gained by, sending one
class to the parsonage for it's study
period. A sincere and cordial welcome
is found here for all who wish the
privileges Of the church. I
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16

The Colby Norwich University foot
ball game for next Saturday is attract
ing a great deal Of attention The rec
ord Of the Norwich team this year
proves that it is going to be an ex-
ceedingly hard opponent and one that
will try the Colby team to the utter
most. Although the practice this week
has been behind closed gates 1t Is
rumored >about the streets that the
coach has uncovered a couple Of phe-
noms from the Freshman class and
that they will be seen in action Satur-
day. Both Of these men are said to be
about the fastest in their respective
positions of any men that have ever
been in a Colby suit. and If the ru-
NOR proves true, their work will be
watched with a great deal OF interest
Nearly. all the players who were on
the hospital list will be able to get into
the game Saturday and 1t is expected
that the coach will use large number
of men as it will be the last chance
before the Bowdoin game to get a line
on the men while they are under fire
Manager Hussey is looking forward
to a large attendance. If the weather
is favorable, as this and the Saturday
following are the only times local fans
will have a chance to see the team ir
Waterville The game will be startet
at o'clock so as to have plenty o1
time to finish it before 1t begins t.
get dark.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16
WEBER POND

The Christmas Club met with Mrs.
Frank Luce Wednesday afternoon.
Nearly all members were present and
several visitors. Committees were an
pointed and plans perfected for a
Gentlemen's evening, Nov. 10. Dainty
refreshments were served. The next
meeting Yill be with Mrs. w. f.
Miss Florence Poole is visiting Mrs.
Fannie Foster for a week.
Helen Dow has returned to her home
after an absence Of several weeks.
Charles Gardiner Of Camp Bliss has
gone to M. E. Brann's for the weekend
Mr.. and Mrs. John Barnes and
guest, DR.. Nora Brown, passed snn-
day at their cottage at the camn.
ground
Sunday guests at the home Of M
and Mrs. L. H. Ballard were n d
Randell and wife and mother Of cross
Hill, Mr.: and Mrs. Niles Illara- :,
Benton and Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. pratt
and son Linwood Of watervillle
Mrs. vesta Reynolds and Mrs. n.
lery Rrann attended the Grange fair
at Benton Tuesday
Mrs Lydia Newell, who has been
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16
Football at w. n. 6.

Football practice at the High school
Friday afternoon was rather light in
anticipation of the game on Saturday
with the Skowhegan High school, This
game VIII be played at 1890 on the
Campus and good contest is expected.
The Skowhegan team is reported to be
about equal to the local one in weight
and speed and will undoubtedly give a
good account Of itself. The local boys
Will go into the game without the SER
vices OF Crafty. who Is out of the game
because Of injuries. The Waterville
boys. while not over confident, feel that
they have good chance to be returned
a winner il this contest and will fight
every minute Of the game. A good siz.
ed crowd is expected as the people OF
the city will want to see the local boys
and judge what kind Of a game they
are playing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16

will leave Saturday for Hinckley, where
she will pass several weeks as the guest
of relatives.
Miss Elizabeth Marcou, head nurse at
the Central Maine sanatorium,' left Fri
day afternoon for Augusta where she
will visit relatives for short time.
Miss Blanche Webster, domestic science
instructor of the Fairfield schools. left
Froday afternoon for Augusta. where she
will pass the week end at her home
Miss Gladys Pennell of Skowhegan is
the guest of town of DR.. and Mrs. Frank
L. Tozier, High street, for few days.
Miss Esther Gilman, teacher at the
North grammar school, went to Hallowell
Friday afternoon to pass the week end
with relatives.
Miss Gertrude Waldron of Vassalboro
who has been i'll for some time, was call
ing 0n friends in town this week.
Miss Eva LaBlair entertained par
ty OF her little friends Thursday eve
ming at her home in Shawmut, in hon.
or Of her 10th birthday. The time was
very pleasantly passed in playing
games and refreshments were served.
Among those present were: Jane
Langlois, Dannie Guimond, Marguerite
Guimond, Hazel Clifford, Bessie Le-
Breton, Cora Whittier. juliet Langlois.
Gladys Bray. Lillian Whitney, Evelyn
Burke, The little hostess was the re-
cipient Of a number of pretty birthday
remembrances.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16

very i'll the past week, is repoha|
more comfortable.
Mrs. Roxie Lovejoy has gone to Nn|
Bert Bassett's on the China road ID
the winter
Mrs. Effie Walker and son Ralph d
Newton. Mass, are guests Of rA
tives. Mrs. Charles Conner and g. vi
Colnah. Mrs. Walker has her cottae
shingled and other improvemens
made.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Warren are I
their farm for the weekend
Thomas Reynolds, wife and childn
of Oakland were recent guests Of Am
Reynolds.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Clark and "a
Edwin of Watervillel were week.sl
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. D.
rows.
Mrs. Hatch, who has been q gus
at the home of E. E. Dow, went Tus
day to Unity.
Mrs. w. E. Stearns and children
Brunswick are guests Of Mr.. and An
Ellery Brann. Mr.. Stearns will w
them fer the weekend.
Rev. p. E. Miller and wife Of Han
den were Wednesday guests OF y
cousin, Mrs. F. A. Foster.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16

The work Of the Hassam Paving Co.
is being somewhat hampered by the
failure to secure sufficient men. The
work is extremely hard and although
the pay is good for laborers, the men
about the city who are always looking
for a job do not seem to want to
tackle it, The hoboes who are being
put in at the police station nights
fight as shy of 1t as though it was the
pleague. In spite of the lack of men
the work is progressing finely and II
is expected that they will be able te
put the cement onto Silver street Sat
urday. The city crews are having a
hard time to keep sufficient rock ahead
to keep even the crew they have going
the farmers who have been hauling In
rock to the crusher suddenly quitting
and turning to their fall plowing. 9th
er teams have been secured and there
will be no trouble about turning out the
rock for the whole job.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16

The young people of the Ridge road
with a number of invited guests had
pleasant gathering on Monday eve
ming at the Clifford schoolhouse, now
owned by j. A. Harris. A variety of
games for entertainment Mrs. Harris
and Mrs. A. I. Craig served refresh
ments.
Miss Gertrude Carver of Augusta,
member of the State Board of Health,
is passing a few days with Mrs. Kate
3. Ellis.
Donald Ellis is at Pittsfeld fair
with his Tunis and Southdown sheep.
Mrs. Kate b. Ellis is to be at South
Paris Saturday for a lecture in the
interest of the State Board Of Health.
DIR. Walter Stewart and wife passed
Thursday with Mr.. Stewards brother
H. B. Stewart.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16
RIDGE ROAD

!. Rev. Arthur T. Craig will. supply the
pulpit OF the Methodist church at Will
ton Sunday. Oct. II. s.s.. sr.
Mrs. r. A. Sturtevant Of Oakland
Heights passed Thursday with her
son. l.. p. Sturtevant. 4-.-
H. B. Stewart has changed the
soutern end of his barn into an. up-to-
date open-air hen house.
John A. Harris remodeled cow barn
is worth visiting. Everything is in
apple-pie order. He is furnishing 100
quarts Of milk per day to the Central
Maine Sanatorium. ss. @.5 A
Recent visitors at A.. T. Craig's
were Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson Smith and
family of Waterville, Janet Lovejoy Of
Benton. Hazel McAuley and Elsie
Perry Of Fairfield. ".
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16
SOUTH CHINA
Mrs. Caroline Goodpsesd

Mrs. Caroline r. Goodspeed Ge
Thursday, Oct. IA. after long Hines
at the advanced age Of 50 years.
months and "a days.
Mrs. Goodspeed was the daughtsr
the late Richard and Rhoda Moody. ~
was born in Windsor, December II, lHa
She was married to the late Francis :
Goodspeed, Oct. 13, 1853. and cane
South China, where she has since msN
her home and where she will be nouia
ed by the many neighbors and friese
She is survived by one son, Jnd's
Goodspeed Of South China. and 0u
daughter. Elizabeth Craig Of Augu'u
also by one sister. Mrs. Thompson
Augusta, also two grandsons, Sidney ~
Manley Goodspeed Of Oaklawn. 4.
The funeral services will be heia !.
10 o'clock Sunday morning at the h01'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16
FAYETTE

There will be a concert given y y
Wayne talent at Startling Grange =.
Tuesday evening, Oct. 19. MISS n1..
Johnson, pianist; Miss Dora Llnc.. W..
soloist; Mrs. Freeman Burr, N'V'I
list; Mrs. Bessie Norris. reader, y
Bradford. cornet; Mrs. Charles u'''
accompanist. y.
Mr.. and Mrs E. E. Gile attendeo -
Topsham Fair this week. :.
Miss Muriel Brown was guess d
Thursday Of Mr.. and Mrs nav
Brown. i.
Mrs. Lettie Whittier. Mrs. Ci
Hammond. Mrs. Lydia Robinson -. 10
Fremont Davis. all Of Mt. Vernon.
tied Mrs. Nancy Bamford Thurso..s. ~.
.Thirty-three members of the ~ .s..l
Aid met Thursday with Mrs .. -.
and all report most enjoyable tin'''
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16
Cauaht Peekina

Patrolman Cunningham had a man
report to him early Friday evening
that a man had been peeking into the
windows on Front street. He went to
the street and foudn a man peeking
into the windows Of the home Of
Charles Roderique. The fellow was
arrested and taken to the station where
he was booked as being drunk and
peeking in windows. A number Of re-
ports have come to the police Of q
man peeking. into windows in the Vi
cinity Of Main street but always be-
fore they have come too late for action
looking to the, feapture of the man at
the time, but this complaint came at
the right time, and Patrelman Cum
ningham is confident that he has the
man that has been doing it all. f+"ar
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16
OAKLAND

The subject Of the sermon at the
Free Baptist church Sunday morning
will be Facing the Emergencies Of
Life Sunday school at 11.45, evening
service at P. M.
: Mr. and Mrs Gilbert Howard of East
Winthrop are visiting Mrs. Howards
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Lewis.
: Mrs Henry Norcross and e. T. Strick-
land attended the fair at Pittsfield FRI
day. i-t 7-f
Mrs. H. H. Hatfield has returned from
Lynn, Mass. where she has been visit
ing her mother.
There will be Catholic services at
Memorial hall Sunday morning at 10
o'clock. ,f
Lawrence Rusliton has moved his
family to Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16
HORSE TAKES A DRINK
THEN SMASHES UP THE
FOUNTAIN IN SQUARE

Ine handsome memorial fountain in
City Hall square was badly damage.
Friday afternoon by a team Of the Ar
mour Co. The driver had stopped at
Whitcomb's market to leave some mea,
ana "nile IN the store~the horse went
10 the fountain for a drink. Having
satisfied its thirst it started up and
the wheel Of the cart caught under the
side Of the fountain tipping it over into
the street with crash. The horse then
started to run, but the load was too
heavy and 1t was quickly stopped. The
fountain was found to be in three pie.
ces. but Is not badly damaged and car
doubtless be restored in a few DAYS and
at reasonable cost. -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16
Church Notices

St. Marks (EpiscopaD, Center street
Kew Geo. Bruce Nicholson, D. D.. nriest
erss n Il shs sunday saps after in the
NJ, Sunday school: 1045 A. M. holv en-.
charist and sermon; 730. evening prayer
and hymns. %
sermon at 1880 Mr.. Pheian viii breach.
subject. Noses and the Burning Bush :;
sunday school and minister's class al IL
IN the Ware parlors. Mr.. Phaien viii
Christians Agree"
Rev. Father Thoma3 HerHeron rSs pastor: sasee.:
MASSES masses at 9. =. 8 ana high mass at 1880;
Vespers and benediction at 7.S0 P. N.
st. Francis de Sales (Catholic). Elm
at sex and f 10 Sna,land pastor Masses
Second Baptist church, Water stree.
Kew; Isaac LaFleur pastor: Mornins
service at 1870 with sermon by the pas.
tor; Sunday school sat IL: young people 4
meeting at p. M; evening service al
Christian Science Hall, Savings Bank
building. Main street: Services at lO.3C
A. M; children's Sunday school at IL:
experiences and testimonial meeting at
I.O T: ~. on Wednesday. Reading room
days.
Advent Christian church. corner OF
broth pastor: Morning services at 1850:
Sunday school at 11.l5 H. NJ: evening ser.
vice ct Z; prayer meeting Thursday eve
Sacred Heart church (Catholic). Rev.
Father kealy pastor: Masses at !. .
and f0.30: vespers 1t 7.O
universelist church. Silver street, Rev.
Robert n. Kellerman pastor: Morning
service at 1870: evening service at 20.
Getchell street Free Baptist church,
Rev. John a.. Thurston pastor: Morning
tor; subject, THE Second Mile;'' Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16

City Clerk ]. A. sLetourneau has re-
ceived from the Office OF the sea and
shore fisheries Of the State. license
blanks which must be filled in and
sworn to by all persons dealing in
Holsters. including stores, restaurants
and In fact everyone who handles
lobster except those who buy them Tor
use at the family table. The forms are
at the clerks Office and and it will be
necessary for everyone dealing in the
lobster to call there and get them and
get them filled out as quickly as pos
sible. as there is a heavy fine for fall
Ing to do so.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16

school at Il: = P.=S. c. =. msstirf at
SO; evening service at 40 with A4areI
Dy the pastors subject. The Two Hen
Congregational church, Temple street.
Rev. Charles Frederick Robinson pastor,
resident Park street: Morning wcr-
ship at 1880: Sunday school at II M; 4.
p. 8. c. E. at $50 r. II.
Methodist Episcopal church, Pleasant
street. Rev. Henry Clay Turner PASTOR
l0:So. sermon by the pastor: y suRdey
school: j. c. Smith superintendent: 6.W,
Epworth League devotional meeting: TO.
special music with sermon by the pastor.
First Baptist church. Elm street. DR..
Arthur s. Phelps pastor: Mems prayer prayer
Missionaries 1885,: Bible school. noon;
Juniors. $50: Young People, 6.&; evening
preaching, The Young Girl, Of To-day
Choosing Her Boy Friends" a.3O violin
solo. Mr.. Latin. "ReGrets Vieu1
Temps. Mr.. Lord and Mr.: Latin vii,
render Almost PersuAded," voice and
| violin; chorus and string orchestra; 500
| free seats.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16
FAIRFIELD
Boy at Play Breaks Arm-Pieas-
ant Birthday Party
Interesting Local
- Items

Wilfred Murray, the 13-year-old son
of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Murray Of Glib
son street, fell Friday afternoon while
at play and broke his right am. The
little boy in company with a number
of other boys was engaged playing
about the Murray home. The break was
above the wrist and was properly at
tended to by physicians. g..
Eleaza w. Watson, who broke his
shoulder several weeks ago. is able to
be out. and passed Thursday at West
Benton, the guest Of his daughter, Mrs.
Edward Parker. ~.
The members Of the east Of "Join.
Owners in Spain" are beginning rehear-
sails for it's production Nov. 10. The
cast includes Mrs. Mary Neal. Mrs.
Marcia Atkins, Mrs. Alice Page, Mrs.
Isabel Knowlton. The play will be CIV
en- in connection with the fair which the
Past and Present Club will give at the
Lawrence High school assembly hail.
The proceeds of the function will be for
the benefit Of the gymnasium fund. In
order to make the evenings program OF
more interest Mrs. Minnette Simpson.
Fairfield popular reader, will give a
humorous monologue.
At meeting OF the Lawrence High
school Senior class. Friday afternoon,
1t was voted to hold q harvest supper
Nov. 4. The committees in charge will
be appointed later.
Miss Hazel Clark, senior operator at
the Fairfield Telephone Exchange, en-
joyed q holiday Friday. from her du-
ties. Irwin Ladd was engaged a. SUBJ
stitute.
Mrs Florence Duren will return sat-
urday from q several days visit 1T Bos-
ton. where she has been visiting her
daughter. Miss Alice Duren.
Mr.. and Mrs. William w. Nye. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Jewell. DR.. and Mrs. /. r.
Tash were among the Fairfield people a,
the Pittsfield fair Friday.
Mrs. Fred Oliver Of Brewer arrived
in town Friday to visit Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence Oakley, upper Main street. 70,
. few days.
Cornelius Miller, employed AZ might
watch at the Hume. 4 NswhaIl saw mill
left Friday for Portland, being called
there by the passing away Of his brother
Miss Beulah Lutz, employed At Mr.. and
Mrs. William 8. Simpsons. High. street
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16
CORTIRNsRATES 2ND tss3So:at.
GAME CANCELLED il

The football game which was sched- =
uled for Saturday forenoon between
Coburn and the Bates Second team
was cancelled by the Coburn boys Fri
day evening. Some Of the best players
on the Coburn team skipped school to
attend the worlds series baseball in
Boston the first Of the week, and Prin-
cipal Harthorne placed them on proba-
tion and has not yet lifted it, so that
they would have been unable to COM
pete ina game saturday and the man
sgement considered it better to can
eel the game than it was to play it
with substitute team. ,i
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-10-16
! Mixup on Middle Street

The police were called to Middle
street Friday evening to auell small
sized riot which had started in one Of
the houses there. They found woman
who had been thrown out Of the house
when they arrived. There had evi-
IDENTIFY been somewhat Of a rough house
as the woman's clothes were badly
torn. but she had been drinking to an
extent that made it seem advisable to
take her to the station for the remain
der Of the night.