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also has been doing deputy work in that
State, under Great Commander Blaney,
has been selected as a general field man,
ana is making personal investigations
or the conditions in different sections as
well as giving instructions, as to the
putting the new plans into operation.
The State deputy supreme commander
spent part Of last week in Richmond and
Petersburg, arranging for the putting into
operation OF the new plans of operating
the field work
Richmond has taken on a new phase OF
life, and the plans which are to be oper-
ated there mean a great incentive for
forward movement, which is widening
Its influence, until all the adjacent terri
tory will be booming, as is Richmond.
Alexandria Tent, No. 2, Alexandria,
Va, is preparing for a fall and winter
campaign, and will be given assistance by
the State deputy supreme commander
and the working machinery has already
been put in motion by the officers. led by
the record keeper, Mr.. NJ. A. Brenner.
Petersburg Tent. No. l, led last month
In the production of business in the State
of Virginia. and Mt. Vernon in the same
line in the District Of Columbia.
Metropolitan Tent, No. l2. held we'll
attended meeting on Wednesday night to
consider the transferring of the entire
membership to another tent. The vote
was unanimous to transfer to National
Tent, No. l.
Mount Vernon Review, No. 2. held Its
| regular meeting Monday evening. Mrs.
Mary Gates and Mrs Emily Wisburger
were initiated.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year, and installed by Past
Commander Mrs. Mary A. Van Ness:
Mrs. Hattie E. Taylor. commander; Mrs.
Mary Hagan, lieutenant commander; Mrs.
Nellie o. Nichols, past commander; Mrs.
Pearl Clarroe, finance auditor; Mrs. Mary
A. Van Ness, record keeper, Miss Edith
Van Ness, recording secretary; Mrs Mel
lie Hannah, chaplain; Miss Georgia
Schlegel. lady-at-arms; Mrs. Mary Shreve,
sergeant; Mrs. Fannie McFall, sentinel;
Miss Bettie Brown. picket; Mrs. Lille M.
Patrick, captain OF guard; Miss May
Harely, color bearer No /; Miss Roxie
McFall, color bearer No. 2; Miss Winnie
Harrington. pianist: Mrs. Nellie o.
Nichols, press correspondent.
Miss Anna Reed. who is in Emergency
Hospital. and Mrs. Mary Hagan were re-
ported improving.
Miss Edith Van Ness is spending two
weeks at Hammondsport, n. Y.
Mt. Vernon Tent No 4. held it's regular
meeting Tuesday, September u. with a
large attendance. one candidate. Mr.
| Simpson. of Chevy Chase. Md, being
initiated. and four applications filed by
the tents deputy, Frank Z. Springmann
Deputy Supreme Commander Phillips
who was the honored guest of the even
ing. delivered one OF his interesting
speeches.
A committee Of five consisting OF Sir
Knights Adamson, jr., Springmann. Stur-
gis. Hannah and King. were appoined to
pay fraternal visits to other Maccabee
tents in the city, to promote good fel-
lowship.
Since the return OF the old ritual, the
stay-at-homes have been turning out.
as they did in bygone days, when this
tent was packed at every meeting. to
witness the degree work, so ably con-
Quoted by the degree master. w. w
Adamson, Jr.. who assures us that the
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Charles J. James made an address on
the benefits Of membership In a fra
ternity. and Past Grand Regent Arthur
z. Cook of Kismet Council spoke Of the
advantages Of fraternsi visits between
councils. Orator J. H Grub had
charge of the program
A cordial welcome was extended also
10 Past Grand Regents W. w. Chase. J.
Ed swsine and Edwin A Mess. and
Grand Trustee Robert z. Logan. Among
others present were Past Regents
Henry @. Tegeler and W. H. Duffy and
Messrs- Corbin Birch. Henry Boddis, 7.
w. Dawson, Walter B. Hill, z @. king,
L c. Morrison J. F. Policy. George W.
Smith and S. J. Horan
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degree team will be ready and waiting
for all candidates. The members have
signified their willingness to hustle the
coming winter to keep the goat from
getting languid.
A fine entertainment with refreshments
is scheduled for next Tuesday night
when we hope that every member of Mt.
Vernon Tent will be present. not only
tc enjoy the evening. but TO become ac-
quainted with the new members.
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PROGRAM AT COVENANT,
Music VIII Include Harp and Cello
Selections.

The musical program at the Church Of
the Covenant tonight will be presented
by Mrs Edith Marmion Brosius. hsrpiSt
w. S. Blanchard, tenor; Ernest Lent
cellist; Herbert P AIdridEe. preoentor,
and Arthur d. Mayo. organist
Preliminary program beginning at 7:S
o'clock:
Organ solo-"BerceUse," ThaIberg.
Tenor solo-"Alone With Thee" Bailey.
Cello solo-'Romance," Davidoff.
During service:
Tenor solo-"The Ninety and Nine, ="
Campion.
Harp solo-Selected.
Trio for harp. cello and orFsn-"Bar-
caroIle"-StearnS
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Royal Arcanum.

Supreme Representative NJ Barlow
Mercer addressed Oriental Council on
Tuesday evening last, in Old Masonic
Temple. on the subject Of the work
done by the Supreme Council OF the
order at its recent meeting at Sara
toga Springs, n. Y. Regent !. NJ Ham
merly presided and plans were dis
cussed for a series OF entertainments
to be given by this council during the
coming winter. Grand Vice Regent
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Knights of Columbus.

The annual election of Potomac
Council was held last Monday evening
with the following results: Grand
knight, Walter l. Plant; Deputy
Grand knight, Martin j. Mcnamara; :;
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The Odd Fellows.

MOnday-Langdon, No. d. second degree; UniOn
Nc. Il ard Bea,Dn No I5. business
Tussday-Amity. No. T. degree; Mount Pleasant
No. p. dsgres; Washington, No. and Golden
wednesday Eastern No :, degree; Federal
Cdty. No %. degree; Harmony No. g. and Friend
ship No. L. business
THURSDAY Columbia. No. 10 and Covenant No
l5. business.
Fridsy-CentraI. No. /. degree; Phoenix. No. q
degree.
ENCAMPMENT
Wednesday-Mount Nebo. No. 6, degree.
PATRIARCHs MILITANT
saturday-CantOn Washington, No l. drill and
social
THE REBEKAH DECREE
Monday-Ruth. No. :. degree; NaOmia, No l,
forty-6rst lnniVersary.
Tuesday-Fidelitv No. z degree
Thursday-FrieDdship, No. 9. degree.
Fiday-Nartha Washington, No. > business /;
Dorcas No. 1, degree
Grand Patriarch Henry F. AIlwine an
nounces the following grand visitations
10 the several subordinate encampments
Of this Jurisdiction:
Fred D. Stuart. No. I. Tuesday even
ing. October 10: Columbian Encampment,
No. l, Wednesday eveing. October 25;
Mt. Nebo, No. 8, November l, in lodge
room over Parks Saving Bank, Four
teenth and Kenyon street, and Mage
menu Encampment. November II.
All visitations will be in encampment
room of I. o. o. F. Hall, with the ex-
ception Of Mt. Nebo. The grand patri-
arch, accompanied by his associate grand
officers, will enter the encampment room
at $50 O'Clock. The officers will be
examined in degree work by Grand Rep
resentative Frank D SeifIert, and the
books and records OF the encampments
by Grand Scribe E. L. Dunn and the
grand treasurer. The encampments are
making arrangements to give Grand Pa
triarch Allwine a hearty reception upon
his first official visit to the several en-
campments.
The general degree staff held a meet
Ing on Friday evening in the blue room
OF L o. o. F. Hall. Members were pres
ent from each OF the subordinate lodges
Grand Master William ]. Hope, president
Of the staff, upoR calling 1t to order,
gave an account OF the plan designed to
cover the winter work Of the team. Sew
eral lodges presented invitations to have
the team confer the degrees upon can
didates, and during the course of the
meeting several members assisted Cen
tral Lodge to confer the first degree and
Metropolis, No. Is, the second degree. All
members Of the subordinate lodges who
take an active part in degree work in
their lodge are especially invited to en-
roll in the general staff The degree
directors Of the several teams were no.
tilted to keep their teams ready for de-
gree work upon notice being received
from any lodge desiring the degrees con-
ferred.
Past Grand F. A. Norway, representing
Golden Rule Lodge, No. q, upon the
Odd Fellows Home Association. and also
a member Of the board Of directors Of
the home, has been engaged in decorat-
Ing and furnishing the reception hall Of
Odd Fellows Home, Mr.. Norway being
the committee from Golden Rule Lodge,
which Is having the hall decoration
done, and furnishing same as a gift on
the part Of Golden Rule Lodge.
Excelsior Lodge, No IT, will confer the
degree at its next meeting. and also will
receive members by deposit of card At
the last meeting the second degree was
conferred, Grand Master Hone and sey-
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HEBREW CLUB MEETING.
Social Society of Home for the AIRED
in Session To-day.

The Social Club Of the Hebrew Home
for the Aged will hold a regular meeting
today at 45 NJ street northwest The
lawn fete and dance held THURSDAY,
September Z. proved a splendid success
due to the untiring efforts Of the chair
man in charge Of festivities.
The organization is planning a dance to
be held within the next few months at
one Of the local halls
The Washington herald., 1916-09-17

By pulling out pin a new spring hinre
for screen doors can be detached with
out losing the spring and with the parts
left where they belong for easy cree
ton Of a door again.
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The Level Club.

The Level Club.
The Level Club, Of the Department OF
Commerce, will resume holding meetings.
next Saturday, September 3, at the Fer
petual Building Association Hall, Eleventh
and K streets northwest.
President NJ. ]. Hole has returned from
field service for the Bureau OF census
and will preside at the meeting which
has been designated as Ladies NlghI
The Alpha Club, composed OF members
Of the Eastern Star, will be special guests
OF the club.
An interesting program of entertain
ment, consisting of vocal and instru-
mental music has been provided, to De
followed by refreshments and dancing.
Several applications for membership VIII
be acted upon at this meeting
The committee in charge OF the pro-
gram Is composed OF H. NJ. Knapp, chair
man; Charles R. Bartlett, E. A. Nelson
jr., W. E. Field, F. n. Davis, F. ).
Reynolds, jr., and Charles F. Young.
Plans are under way to provide special
entertainment at each OF the meetings
during the winter and many OF the meet
tngs will be open to the ladies and other
friends of the club.
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Knights of Pythias.
LODGES

LODGES
Monday-Amarsnth, No. ., and Century, No. 90
business.
Tussday-wsbster. No. I, business; Excelsior, No
a. page rank Capital No. "A, and Myrtle. No
3, business.
Wsdnesday-MOunt Vernon. No. S. and Equal.
No H. business
Thursday-Frankin No 2, business
Friday-Syracusisns, No TO- bunisess; Rathbone-
Superior, No. p, esquire rank
PYTHIAN SISTERS
WednesdEy-Frisndship Temple No. g. initiation
Thursday-Past Chiefs Association monthly meet
ing
Fdday-Rathbone Temple. No 8, initiation.
At the weekly meeting of the Dunn
celebration committee, on Thursday night,
arranging for the event in honor of Mai.
and Mrs. Dunn, to be held In the audi
tortum Of the Pythian Temple Friday,
October 20, features Of the program were
discussed, the chairman of the enter
ment committee, Max T. Pines, stating
that plans are maturing to make the af-
fair a proper recognition of Past Supreme
Chancellor Dunn's services to the order.
An advisory committee has been named
by the general committee to take charge
Of the details OF the Supreme Lodges con-
nection with the celebration, The COM
mittee Is composed of Supreme Repre-
sentative Mark Stearman, Past Supreme
Representative Thomas A. Bynum. Su-
preme Representative Albert KahIert.
Past Grand Chancellors Hamlin NJ Van
dervort and William A. KimmeI, and
Grand Chancellor John B. Dicknan.
Rathbone-Superior Lodge, No q at ifs
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The new rituals. that are now being
introduced into the tents, are adding
much enthusiasm to the work, which is
justly classed as a real Maccabee ritual
The Washington herald., 1916-09-17
The Grotto.

The Grotto GIee Club entertained the
Trestleboard Club last night at Old Ma
sonic Temple with one OF their character
Istic musical programs. Past Monarch
John H Shreve. vice president of the
glee club, acted as director, assisted by
Past Monarch P. r. Pullman, secretary
OF the club Solos were rendered by
Prophets Wilbur E. Fookes. A. J.
Walker, Otto wOerner, Edward L.
Hutchinson. Kirk C Miller. Charles D.
Shackleford, Louis Kaufman and Master
Carl WoeEner. Past Monarch ]. H.
Shreve gave a recitation, and Prophet
David Wolf amused with several whist
ling solos. Music was furnished by
Prophets Jacque Heldenheimer. pianist,
and A H. Staples, violinist- .
Deputy Grand Monarch Edward l.
Schmid will act as host to the Grotto
Band tomorrow evening.
An enthusiastic meeting OF the Grotto
Drill Corps was held Monday evening
last. when final plans were made for the
Halloween dance to be given by the
corps at the New Willard Hotel on Octo-
Der 81. Ten members Of the corps visited
Yedz GrottO Of Baltimore last week and
extended an invitation to the members OF
that grotto to attend the dance. A COM
mittee has been appointed to visit Phfla-
delphia and Richmond for a SIMILAR pur-
pose.
report Of the paymaster of the corps,
Prophet A. H. Staples, showed the fnan-
ces of the corps to be in splendid con-
dition. A committee has been appointed
TO report on designs for a new uniform.
Several members Of the corps are also
members of the Ed. Schmid Grand Mon
arch Committee" appointed by Worship
full Master James S. Mccarthy. Of Wash
Ington Centennial Lodge to assist during
the Supreme Council convention next
June.
A meeting Of the Drum and Bugle
Corps. composed Of sons Of prophets, will
be called for an early date in October.
Fifteen boys have already enrolled in this
latest auxiliary to the Grotto.
Eastern Star.
st. Johns Lodge Chapter. No. IS
o. E. S. was favored at its last meet
ing with a piano solo by Miss Ethel
Men and family dancing by little Miss
Mary werle. both of which were great
ly enjoyed. Afterward light refresh
ments were served. The next meet
ing will be held Friday evening. Sep
tember %, al 1880 o'clock.
The Worthy Grand Matron OF Vir-
ginia. Mrs. Ammye c. Hord, will pay
an official visit to Mary Washington
Chapter, No. so. o. E. S. Of Clarendon,
Va. on Friday evening, September q.
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Masonic Activities.

Hiram Lodge. No. 10, announces the M.
II. degree at its regular communication
on next Thursday evening, September z.
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Thursday night, September 7, George.
town Tent, No. 6, held a largely attended
meeting and had visitors. in the person
of the State deputy supreme commander
Deputy Phillips. George H. sisemore, R
K, for National Tent, No. l. and o. w
Hammond, r. K. for the Golden Rule
Tent. No. 3.
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The Maccabees.
CALENDAR.

Monday-National Tent. No. l. meets in Old
Masonic Temple, with initiation by the degree
team; Anacostis Tent, No. 7, meets in Masonic
Hall Anacostia.
Masonic Temple. Ninth and streets northwest
with initiation BY the degree team Brightwood
Tent, No. s. meets in Msccabee Hall Bnghtwood
Thursday ay-Georgetown Tent. No. s. meets in Bank
Hall Wisconsin avenue and NJ street northwest;
District Tent No 6. meets in hail. -Four and half
snd streets southwest.
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Mr.. A. W. Freye, who Is managing the
Maecabee Home In Pennsylvania. and
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Rathbone-Superior Lodge, No. q. at its
convention Friday night, will confer the
esquire rank on a son OF Past ChanceI-
lor W. o. Owen. who is prominent in his
lodge, as well as other fraternities of
Washington. The lodge viii also con-
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Rathbone Temple. No. s. in the pres
ence OF a large attendance OF mem
bers and visitors initiated a number OF
candidates Friday night. The temple
will hold its annual straw ride tomor
row night. to which all members are
invited. The drill team of the temple
is holding several rehearsals each week
in preparation for the trip to Peters,
burg. Va, next month, when the work
will be put on before the officers and
members of the Grand Temple OF Vir-
ginia and the District of Columbia.
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The commander, record keeper and
finance keeper. have been using means
to increase the interest in meetings. They
have had the cooperation of the other
officers and the attending members, until
things are very much improved in the
last four months in this tent, and next
Monday night, they will initiate several
candidates by the regular amplified form.
Next Tuesday night Brightwood Tent,
No. 8, has planned for an extra occasion,
and a large number of members are ex-
pected to be in attendance, and as the
saying goes, there will be something
doing"
This tent is well ofricered, and its
membership is composed Of the best men
of that section of the city, among whom
we mention, William McClayton, ESQ.,,
and Mr.. E. ]. Ayers, chief clerk of the
Interior Department, and they are fire.
quently at the meetings of the tent,
and add to the meetings.
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Excelsior Lodge, No. II. will confer the
degree at its next meeting and also will
receive members by deposit of card. At
the last meeting the second degree was
conferred. Grand Master Hope and sew
The Washington herald., 1916-09-17

In selecting a school for your
boys or girls or for yourself you
will, of course, select the one
which offers the most efficient
course.
No better criterion of a
schools efficiency may be found
than the equipment of its type
writing department. In schools
of the highest efficiency L. c.
SMITH BROS Typewriters
predominant. They recognize
that
The Washington herald., 1916-09-17

E. V. Lawrence. a member of Webster
Lodge, No. Z. passed away suddenly Mon
day morning. Funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon under the auspices
of the lodge, and internent was at Con-
gressional Cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-13
FIRST MAN TO ANSWER
L|ACOlN'S CALL BURIED
Archbishop Ireland Delivers Grafton
At Funeral Of Colonel Josiah II.
King At St. Paul.

81. Paul. Mimi, Feb. 12.--Peace at
any price advocates were criticized
and national preparedness was termed
a religious as well as patriotic duty
by Archbishop John Ireland at the
Cathedral today in an eloquent fune-
raj grafton over the body OF Colonel
Josiah Fl. King, the first man to
answer the cali of President Lincoln
for $4,000 volunteers In 1851 to put
down the rebellion.
The archbishop left none of his lis
teners In doubt Is TO his stand on pre-
paredness He held out the example
of the young member of tho old pion-
eer guards of st. Paul who responded
to Lincoln's call without moments
hesitation.
My prayer is that our country may
have social and commercial peace.
that we may have the prosperity to
make us great in all things good. and
may have a quick response to pa
triotic duty We hear much or peace
at any sacrifice. Peace with honor.
yes Peace to the glory of our coun-
try, yes But II it means that we are
to be the prey OF International am
billions, IL 1t means that we are to
do the bidding of every other nation
on earth. and that our flag must dip
In disgrace. then We must not have
peace"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-13
WILSON UNEXPECTED
VISITOR AT LAUNCHING
the Charles Pratt Take to Water
mt Newport News.

Newport News. Va. Feb. 1f.--Pres!-
dent and Mrs Wilson. accompanied
by DR.. Cary II. Graysors the Preai-
dents physician. and two secret ser
vice men, arrived here this afterno on
aboard the yacht Mayfower.
After spending an hour inspecting
Fortress Monroe. he boarded motor
launch and witnessed the launching of
tho Standard oil company's steamer
Charles Pratt at the Newport News
ship Yard.
Going ashore at Old Point Comfort.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson spent an hear
walking and again boarded the May
flower
II is expected the party will sail
again tomorrow afternoon about 5
o clock. Their program for tomorrow
was kept secret.
The visit to Fortress Monroe vas
purely informal, al the request Of the
president The party viewed the fort
ftications unattended. except by the
commando Colonel Haynes. because
the Presidential flag was not displayed
when the Mayfiower entered the raads,
no salute was fred.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-13
JAMES INCLUDED IN
APPROPRIATIONS BILL
Rivers and Harbors Committee Pro-
vides for Continuation of Improve
meuts.

Especial to The Richmond virginian,)
Washington. ID. c., Feb. 12.--The
river and harbor appropriation bill.
which will be reported to. the House
by the Rivers and Harbors Commit
tee. probably late next Tuesday after
noon, carries an item of $4,000 for
the continuation of the Improvement
of James River during the next fiscal
year, commencing July l. it was
learned on authoritative information
today
The consideration of the bill vas
completed by the committee today,
and ii is most unlikely airy changes
will be made in 1t before Il goes to
the House. The House comnittee had
been urged by Congressman Montague
and delegation from Richmond to
increase the item to 100000 this
year, but il was cut down to the
s1a0,000 recommended by the board
Of engineers because OF the necessity
for economy on account Ct the pre-
paredness program before Congress.
The bill is understood to AIRY to-
tai of little &ess than S4o,0ee,ooe.
This is sl0,000.000 increase over the
sum appropriated last year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-13

Spcc uIation as 10 the choice OF
successor to Secretary Of War Gar
rlson naturally ranged among many
prominent men Of Washington and
elsewhere. Five Of those mentioned
were the men ia she picture--upper
row. left 10 right. Franklin X. Lane.
Swager Sherley and Franklin d
Roosevelt. lower row left David r.
Houston; right. Henry 81 I'indell.
Mr.. Lane IN Secretary ~ the Interior
in the present cabinet and Mir, Hous-
ton is Secretary of Agriculture Mr..
Roosevelt 10 assistant Secretary nf the
Navy and Mf.@ Shirley is the repre-.
tentative III Congress Of the Third
Kentucky District Ny Pindest is
prominent newspaper proprietor of
Peoria Ill., who declined the post of
am passador to Russia in 1918. All Of
these men are Democrats and art
known to ne esteemed htGnty ny rrest-
dent Wilson, being in accord with
most Of has ideas on national defense
aud ether matters Mr. Roosevelt Is
IiStantly related to Theudure Roose-
Welt hpt his wife is a niece of the
former President.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-13
WASHINGTON HEARS
COCKTAILS WON'T QUIT
pm MA JUST NOW
War Portfolio Said TO Have No At
traction for Him Until Present
Work L. Finished.
TUMlLTN SPOKEN or
FOR CABINET POSITION
but ID VIII Not BE Head OF War Of
fict>-l'rompt Action Anticipated BY
President. Milo May Name official
Monday.

Washing on Feb. "a Speculation
continued una bared toda, concerning
the choice President Wilson Will make
from the score of names suggested as
qualified Successors TO Lindley NJ. Gar
rison as Secretary of War. In we'll
informed quarters belief is expressed
that the President will make known
his selection soon after, his return
from the cruise down the bay on the
Ali-yflower. either tomorrow or Mon
day.
Reports that Secretary OF the Inte-
rior Lane and Secretary of Agricul-
ture Houston stand the best chances
of becoming the two men between
whom the President will make his
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