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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
Holland County MANSFIELD DEPOT
Many Attend Washington BirthdaS Supper and Entertaihnient - Miss Maud Brigham. Entertains Friends Church Interests.

| Mrs Merritt Smith, at the Johnson Memorial hospital, Stafford Springs, is reported as comfortable and slowly recovering following a serious opera were MT. Smith, Mrs. E. B. Thompson Mrs. Fenelon McColIurn and Mrs. A. E Botham. Patriotic Evening. 1 The George Washington birthday supper and entertainment furnished | last Thursday evening. by the Aid De partment of the Durham Memorial church was a great success and much enjoyed by large company of patri- 1 otic neighbors. Readings recitations and young people. and the audience joined heartily in the patriotic songs led by Mrs Roland Birdsall. The youngest attendant at this party was Olive BirdSall, aged 3 months. Rehearsins. Play.
 The young people of the c. E. so- ciety are very busy rshearsing for a play.
 Miss Grace Dagg. head nurse of the Colony had a weekend furleugh and passed it in visiting at4the. homes of Mrs. Charles Dinsmore and of Miss Maude Brigham.
 Herbert Pollard of willimantfc vis- tied his father, Henry Pollard, last Thursday.
 Mrs. Peter L. Garvey has been very i'll with tonsilitis and quinsy the last ten days. Mrs Jane Stedman cared for her last week, and since Saturday she has enjoyed a helpful visit from MT. Garvey's sister law, Mrs. Clara Smith of Hartford. Mrs. Garvey is much improved.
 Postoffice and Store Clerk George Nelson visited at his home in Wood stock from Saturday. to Monday.
 Treaeherous Walking.
 The streets of the village have been in dangerous condition for walking sine the snow began to pass away, last week, being flooded with snow water or covered with ice. Nevertheless the services at Durham Memorial were well attended last Sunday.
 D-. and Mrs. Mcfarland of Coventry attended service at Durham Memorial Sunday forenoon.
 All the offerings of last Sundays church service were devoted to the cause of missions-a good amount was received.
 Birthday Party.
 Miss Maude BrinEham celebrated her birthday last Monday evening by entertaining a company of friends.
 The monthly business and covenant meeting of Durham Memorial church is to be held this (Saturday) after noon at the home of the Misses Til- den.
 Communion Sunday.
 The Lord.s supper will be observed Sunday at the close of the preaching service. The evening service will be the monthly consecration meeting of the c. F. society, Mrs. E. B. Thompson leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
COLUMBIA
First Robin of Spring Seen Special
 Town Meeting This Aftsrnoon.

wnitcombe steam sawn1iI has moved to a woo1Iot on MerrythouEhf farm, owned by Miss F. B. Whitney
 Cyrus Hilton of Glast0nbury has been spending few days with friends in this place.
 MT. and Mrs. Ericsson of Berlin spent the week end with the family of Lester
 Miss Harriet K. Porter. instructor in the Walnut Hil1 preparatory school for. girls, Natick, Mass, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Hubert Woodward of New Haveda spent the week end with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Madison Woodward cinity of Columbia Green were ob- served Monday.
 Special Town Meeting. A special town meeting is called for this tSaturday) afternoon to hear the report of the selectmen in regard to heating and making changes In tho town building.
 Funeral of Mrs. Maynard. Mrs. Almiras Maynard died at her home in the Scuthwest district Sum day night. Although zhe had been in poor health for some time. her death was sudden and unexpected. She was the widow of Alfred Maynard. Fu- essa ssnSess wsss hss . st the s'sa ssne ing. Burial was in WiIaimanttc ceme-
 Highways in Bad Condition.
 Rural Mail Carrier E. P. Lyman re- ports the highways in very bad con- dition. The section known as Post Hill, between Columbia and Hebron, is especially bad- This section is part of the missing link in the trunk line system and its present condition is a strong plea for state road between Columbia Green and Hebron.
 William c. Robinson went to Bos- ton Thursday to attend the funeral of his cousin, Mrs. Cora B. Stockbridge
 Chester B. Lyman is spending sev- era1 days at the home of his daughter Mrs. Hurmut, in New London
 Mrs Abbott Little celebrated her birthday quietly at her home last Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
STAFFORD
Oldest Man Enrolled in Military Gen.
 sass Amssa Morse, is. 1o2 Years and E g sMonths. 4

0t-~SI>m8h EHFosteo m Military Gen.
 ssas, Amasa Morse, is- 1o2 Wears and sMonths. g Mrs. Gilbert Wagner is confined to the house by grip.
 Miss Alice Webster is spending a few weeks with Mrs. George Webster of Springfield. Mass. A farmers, institute will be held in Grange hall March 10.
 Rev. O. P. Booth is in Chester, Vt, called there to officiate at the funeral of a former parishioner.
 Writes a Song. Rev. F. L. ONein has had a new song published, The Little Chapel on the Mountain. This is the fourth song he has written, both music and words
 There will be a convenant meeting at the Baptist church Saturday after noon.
 Elmer Dimmick has resigned as me chanic at the Hudson garage, Stafford Springs.
 The monthly social of the Business Mems association was held Friday evening. Woods orchester furnished music.
 Enrolled at 1o2.
 Stafford has handed in the census blank of the oldest man taken in the enumeration, AmaSa Morse. His age is 102 years, 9 months and 16 days A retired farmer and minister. When asked the question Are you a good swimmer? he answered Was once"
 w. T. Jones is confined to the house by grip.
 ' At the meeting of Stafford Grange next Tuesday evening there will be work in the third and fourth degrees.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
STAFFCRDvIlLE
Death of Everett c. Mathews Follow
 ing Surgical oPeration--LocaI Brew ities.

Everett E. Mathews, 4S, died at the Johnson hospital, Wedn nesday, after an operation for peritonitiS. MT. Math- ews was born in Union, Nov. 24, 1853, the son of the late David s. Mathews. He married Miss Edith Ba1iou. of Wilmington, March End, 1895. They resided in Union until Nov. 1915, whea they purchased the W. P. -Amadon place of Staffordville and have since made their home there. MT. Math- ews was a respected citizen and will be greatly missed.
 Social and Personal Items.
 Mrs. c. J. Clark and two daughters, returned to their home in Ellington, Tuesday after spending over a week with Mrs. Clark's mother. Mrs. Etta Dunham.
 Charles Hedges of Boston was the guest the past week of his aunt, Mrs. Elwin Phelps.
 Mrs. D. M. Brown of Boston was the guest of Mrs. Philo West last week
 Miss Esther Hedges visited her cousin, Emory Phelps and family in Hartford, over the weekend. ]. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith spent a few days recently with her mother, Mrs. B. A. Sawtell in Greenwich, Mass
 William Phelps of Worcester. Mass.. was home with his parents, over Sun day.
 Mrs. Lima Booth returned home last Saturday. after a visit with relatives in Springfield, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03

& visitor at his siater,s, 1Eiss Evelyn
 Tflden, the paak weak A number from here attended the
 supp6r and entertAiiiment at the Bap- tist church. Mansfield Depot. Febru- ary 22nd- The roads are In a bad condition, owing to the recent rains and thaw. Ivan Wilcox has finished taking the military census. E. R. Dimock is drawing wood for Dwight Newcomb. Amos Wilson has been working at Woodside Farm for the past few days. Henry M. Whiting raises rhubarb in his cold cellar at Woodside Farm
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
WESTFORD.
napsew. Buck Engagement - Twenty
 -four Inch lee Stored.

e6rs Bert SpInk and two children have been visiting in North Ashford nk Mr. and Mrs. Wells.
 Miss Florence Brown, teacher at the Axe Factory district, entertained her eister and q friend from Boston over che week end. ~~
 Miss Mary Green teacher at the village school, is at her home in East ford, III with d4phtheria-
 H. c. Barlow announces the engage Ynent of his daughter, Ruth Eunice, to Clarence Buck of Hartford.
 John Gardiner filed his tcehouse Monday with 24-1nch ice.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
EAST fHCslNPsON

The new shoddy company recently formed is running night and day.
 Barton Jacobs. is taking the rnid-
 F. c. Ross moved his mill Monday to the Chas. Robbins woodlot near his home.
 Vernon Jepson was in Webster Mon day.
 Mrs. Sheldon who has been serious ly i'll, is improving.
 The fourth quarterly conference Is to be held Monday evening, March s, at 7.3o D. m. at the home of Silas Jos- lin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
BOLTON NOTCH
Surprise Visit For Loren Maine On r His s1st Birthday-Work on State
 Road.

Nefghbors and friends of Loren Maine gave him a surprise Monday night, it being his S1st birthday. Mrs. E. M. Howard and son, Earl are visiting Mrs. Towards mother in Waterbury, Mrs. Carrie Meloney visited her daughter, Mrs. ErnASt Howard over Sunday. Mrs. Harley DeWolf spent wednes- day in East Hartford the guest of MT. Hodge. She. also attended the in stal1ation of the Eastern Star lodge of Hartford.
 Mir. and Mrs. Milton Hayling spent Wednesday in Manchester.
 M. w. Howard was a Hartford vis- itor Wednesday.
 Work On New Road,
 Work on the new piece of state road through the Notch has commenced
 Samuel Woodward has bought the Clements place.
 Mrs. Davidson is boarding the men who are working on the state road.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
RAWsON

MT. and Mrs. William C1app of Will Iirnantic spent Sunday with relatives here. s
 Mrs. J. J. Fitzgerald and son Fran cis were in Putnam Saturday. y-.
 w. Hammond was in Winimantic Friday. 1
 Several from here attended the masquerade dance in Hampton. the 22d.
 Mrs B. Whitehouse was in Putnam Wednesday. .ss.
 Miss Anna Fitzgerald spen several days this week in Willimantic with her sister.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
WELLINGTON
Roy Wilbur Sails for France-Death
 of Mrs. Esteiie Preston Hunt.

Mrs. Smith, who has been passing several weeks at Green Crest with her son and his wife, left for the home of her daughter, in New Haven. Friday.
 Mrs. Robbins heard early in the week from her son Roy Wilbur, from Norfolk. Va, that he expected to leave Tuesday the 18th on a Norwegian steamer for France.
 There were 4s at Bible school Sun day morning. All were glad to have Miss Dunning back for the opening song rehearsal. April 1st the services will be in the afternoon.
 Mrs. Estelle Preston Hunt, es. daughter of the late Joshua Preston. born at East Wiilington, then called the Hollow, December 29th, 1S47. died in the Hartford hospital of pneumonia. February Beth. The funeral was We'd nesday at the home of her brother. Major Edward V. Preston, 31 Gillette
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

military census in this section of the town.
 Miss Sibyl Jennings of the Willi- mantle Normal school spent the weekend with relatives here.
 Ernest Crane has finished work at F. w Martins and goes to Mans deld.
 Dr. I. B. Gallup Of xyillimantic call ed on friends here Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
ANDovER
Pupils Perfect in Attendance--WasI
 inaton Party--An Old Paper.


 Rev William J: Tate of Hsgan,1m preached in the Congregational church Sunday. Mss. Tate nccompan- T The '.ss Christian Endeavor society held a business meeting and social at the home of the secretary and treasurer, Mrs Luther Burt, Friday evening.
 Mrs A. C. Brown Of Mans11e1d spent Wednesday with her father. L. IT. Porter.
 Punetuai Pupils.
 The following children have been present every day at school this term Mildred Hamilton, Lawrence StarEey, Roscoe Talbot; Eugene Thompson and James Sullivan tevery day this year). A. N. Buchanan, state truant officer. visited tho school Tuesday.
 Mrs. Emily Fitch and Miss Helen CoInstock. of Manchester, were vis- itors with Mrs. May Yeoman5 recent Rev. John H. Fitzgerald, pastor of the Hebron Episcopal church, who died st St. Josepf1's hospital, Willi- nantic, Sunday might, leaves a daugh- ter and one son. the former the wife of Lewis Phelps. of this place.
 Had Washington Pic.
 The Boys and Girls club of the school celebrated Washington's birth day after school hours. A social hour was enjoyed Cake and ice cream were served A special feature was a teacher, Miss Marsh.
 ( Miss Alice Morrison, a former teacher in the public school spent the weekend with Mrs. Mary Webster.
 An Old Paper.
 T Leonard Porter has copy of the Norwich Packet published by John TrambullS Thursday. Sept 2s. 17s6. The paper contains a speech of George Washington to the people previous to election of his successor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
con.tIpation oausos Bad Skin

A dull and pimply skin Is due to a sluggish bowel movement. Correct this condition and clear your com pIexion with pr. Kings New Life Pills. This mild laxative taken at bedtime will assure you a full, free, non-Erip- ing movement in the morning. Drive out the duh, 1istless feeling resulting from overloaded intestines and slug. gish liver. Get Q bottle today. At an Druggists, 2Bc.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
MERRoW

Miss Addie Tilden of wfllimantic spent the weekend with her sister, Miss Evelyn TiIdeYl
 Miss Rose Latham, who spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Latham, has returned to Willi- mantle e-s .ssc A l1u1nbereof robins have been seen in this vicinity recently.
 Leroy Tilden of New London was
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
B lbs. Graulated Sugar ST. % .s:; = E: :: :s :sss Si

canvasser. He found a total of s2 men in the village, the oldest 19. William Pickles is able to be out after being under the doctors care since early in January.
 The rains have removed the snow so that bare ground is to be seen in many places.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
No Food to Give.

Also it is proposed to mobilize the nations food supply but owing to the high prices of potatoes and beans about all we can offer the mobiliza- ton committee today is three cans of spinach.-Grand Rapids Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
STERLING
Nearly sso cleared from Food Sale and EnEsrfainnsent-Add Additione to Cnurcn Membership.

M0mberehfPs
 The Ladies' Aid society held food s.sie and entertainment Friday evening at fine wright club room. Cakes. pies .nA hnanernade candies were for sale. The entertainnent consisted of songs; Uiano solos. readings ana violin ana niano duets. The children were a dserdrsed success in presenting Mother Gocse characters and in giving foiK dax,ces to victro1a accompanlment. The enAertaannnent committee was Mrs. :Tnfn Knox. Mrs. F. B. Mowry and Mrn. ]. W. Baker. The children were drifIed by Mrs. Mowry and Mrs; Baker. Hr.~ Knnx having charge of the nrst parf of the program. The receipts were $2e.S0.
 Nr~. Isaac BeIhnxo is visiting rela- 4sSeoa iii Providence and Wakeneid,
 
 Join Methodis4 Church.
 Nine young people were taken into t1,e Mefhodist church on probation gusaday morning, and In the evening fwo others went forward to the altar.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
UNION

Mrs. George Reed is i'll with rheu- natisn1.
 Charles Snow, who has been ill with grip. is more comfortable.
 TIsie Scranton Of Westford is spend ing a few days with her parents, MT and Mrs. Charles Scranton. The children of Adelbert Agard who have been i'll with grip. are better
 A good number of books has been added to the library tho past week = Mrs. Lucy Newell and son, Roger are with MT. and Mrs. William H Horton of Monsoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
WOODsTOCk VALLEY

Allen w. Kenyon and Charles Siiarne are working at Rogged Hill this week.
 George Arnold is visiting his par ents, Mir. and Mrs. J. w. Arnold.
 Mrs Lucy Lowell Of Southbridge is visiting at William Esterbrooks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
Point Emphasized.

Much point is given to Ben Frank nn's statement that there never was Q good war by the accompanying fact that he never said t.--Washington Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
CLARK,S CORNERS

don is visiting her daughter Mrs. Wiflis Wade.
 Mrs EthHf7 hSeff tss at sStI FJossph's hospital for surgical treatment.
 MT. Fogg has finished taking the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
-wauId Inuolva cr.a, wn.te.

It would be a pity if peace should come now, with so many military oasts and helmet hats just bought by the women in neutral countries Kansas City Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
COVENTRY
Public Educational Meetins-Farsners Institute Planned.

A public meeting in the interests of education was held in the town hall. South Coventry, "Wednesday evening. The program consisted of dernonstra- tion lessons, songs, prizo speaking contest, talks by two of the teachers. The pupils represented eacn school in the various grades State Secretary, Charles D. Hirie and C. R. Hall of the local school board were in charge of the meeting.
 Farmers institute.
 A farmers institute and Connect cut College extension service meeting will be held in Grange hall, March g eth
 The pastor held the usuaI prepara .. tory lecture Friday evening in the chapel. Three persons were 4pro- pounded for membership on confession of their faith. last Sunday rporIEug
 Mrs. Amelia Cornwe:i Is visiting friends in Athol, Mass.
 Miss Zozstje EcfIeit haa returned from a visit in Basf Orange, N. J
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03

Ten thousand pounds of oiled wor- sted yarn is needed by a dealer in the Netherlands.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
MASHAPAUG
Potatoes Being Held for Speculation Chimney Fire--Water Drain From Lake-Thirty- two in Military En- roilnent.

One of the farmers of neighbor- ing community, who is known to have almost cellar full of potatoes, re- fused to sell them at s3.50 a bushel, cash, or S4 bushel in trade. This offer is said to have been made by one of the merchants in Stafford. One merchant recently displayed a peck of potatoes in his store window with a notice stating he would be will Ing to exchange same for a popular make of automobile. Another st> . reported an increased sale of tooth pick holders Inquiry disclosed the fact that they were being extensively used for sugar bowls.
 Harry Young recently visited his grandparents, MT. and Mrs Esten Belcher, and his uncle. Frank Belcher, In Staffordville.
 Chimney Fire.
 During a recent chimney fire at the home of Raymond Hathaway on the Paul place, some of the timber and woodwork in the upper story caught fire, but there was plenty of help at hand so serious loss was prevented.
 Water Drawn From Lake.
 A representative of the manufactur- ing concern in Soutfrbridge which owns the water rights of Lake Mash gates of the lake to a height of ten Inches. All the water has been drawn from the pond in the village so that only a brook flows where formerly there was small sheet of water.
 H. R. Howard was . recent visitor Tn Hartford.
 Paul Rizner has gone to Fort STo- cunfb, New York state, where he has enlisted in the United States army.
 Census Completed.
 The military census has been com pleted here. H. R. Howard was thss
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
Farmers institute.
EAGLEVILLE.
Death of Luke Jacteson--PupiIs Good
 Writers = Frozen Foot Results Fatally.

Luke Jackson, 68, who had lived in this village at the home of Miss Lydia HaFrin, died Monday of last week fr9m heart disease.
 The preaching services are conduct ed in the hall by Rev. Eeonard Smith of Spring Hill, every sSupday after noon at o'clock; also sunday school and sessions at three. ss <a 3
 Froze His Foot. @
 Joseph Stevenson, TO, who recently froze his foot was removed to St. .Joseph's hospital, Wfllimantic, z for treatment. died there last Tuesday, s. The village school of Eagfeyfile is very progressive, the pupils excel1ing especially in pennanship.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03

Ball-13earing rollers for furniture are. in demand in Switzerland.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
WindhanI County
SPRING HILL.

We'll Attended Supper and Entertain ment Given by. Ladies, Aid Society.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
Water Drawn From Lake.
Census compIstsd.

The military census has been com. pleted here. H. R. Howard was ths
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-28
BIG CONFERENCE
ENDS TOMORROW
Five Closing Services to Be
Held at Eaglesmere; Har-
risburgers Present

Eaglesmere Park. Pa, July 2S.-
Sunday will be closing day of the big
Bible conference which has been in
session here during the last week,
under the auspices of the Moody
Bible Institute of Chicago, directed
by E. b. Buckalew, secretary of the
extension department of that insti-
tuition. The attendance and interest
have grown each day and the confer
ence is considefed by every one in
attendance as one most helpful to
Christian workers, who are here from
a number of states.
All the speakers have been men of
power and who have been trained in
the school of experience in the vari-
Gus forms of Christian work.
There will be five uIuslng services.
The speakers will be the Rev. John
c. Page, the Rev. Ed. f. Cook, D. D.,
Miss Elinor Stafford Millar, the Rev.
William Wallace Ketchum and the
Rev. George e. Guile.
The Vesper service will be held at
the sunset hour by the lake. Miss
Millar, the Australin evangelist, will
speak. Professor Hammontree will
direct the music.
Among those from Harrisburg who
are in attendance at the conference
are j. c. Sparrow, Mrs. John Y. Boyd,
Mrs, L. N. Verbeke, Miss Charlotte
j. ,Opperman, Mrs. B. f. Blough, J.
Frank Palmer. Mrs. Palmer, Miss C.
Louise Hamel, Elizabeth Bailey,
May Forrest, Mrs. Enoch Adds
Nesanger. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Buck,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Miller. Harry E.
Saunders, W. NJ. McKinnie, Will f.
Sloan and Mary E. Morton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-28
u. s. TO BUILD
MANY VESSELS
Great Naval Program May
Mean Attack on the
U-Boat Bases


Washington. July 2S.-A greater
destroyer building program than ever
dreamed of has been launched by the
Navy Department, according to def
mite statements made by the depart
ment to-day.
The ultimate purposes of this naval
development is to enable the United
States to take the lead in a combined
offensive to the allied nations, it is
believed
Secretary Daniels has consistentlf
refused to discuss the naval offensive
question. but the logic of joining the
announced increase in the number of
destroyers with the plan of COM
bined offensive of the allied navies,
now said to be under consideration,
cannot be denied.
Vice Admiral Sims, known to be one
of the officers urging combined Of
fensive operations against German
government at the allied naval con-
portant topics discussed at the con-
ference is that of a great naval Of
fensive
Secretary aDniels said to-day that
every shipyard capable of building
destroyers has been granted contracts.
and that in most instances these
yards have enlarged their building
Facilities to permit of increased out
nut. The secretary intimated, how
ever, that even with the enlarged
facilities, the navy was unable to OBJ
tain the number of destroyers needed
Some of the shipbuilding plants,
which have contracted to build de-
stroyers. have doubled their capacity.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-28
Philadelphia Hotel Man
Thinks TanIac Fine

G. H. Dutton. interior decorator
employed at the st. James Hotel,
Thirteenth and Walnut SITS, Phila-
delphia, is roofing for Tanlac at
every opportunity.
lie says, For some time l was
bothered with a severe case of
catarrh of the head Mucus dropping
down in my throat and stomach
while sleeping finally affected the
latter organ. Indigestion and a
complete loss of appetite resulted.
was restless at night and would feel
so bad Ill the morning that it was
an effort for me to dress.
read about Tanlac and obtained
bottle. To my satisfaction, Tan
lac soon got me back in the running.
'Eat!' Say, l can eat a house now,
and every bit of food digests perfect
ly. 1 sleep great and always feel
full of ginger. Tanlac has my en-
dorsement-it's fine
Tanlac, the famous reconstructive
tonic, is now being introduced here
at Gorgas' Drug Store where the
Tanlac man is meeting the people
and explaining the merits of this
master medicine.
Tanlac is also sold at the Gorgas
Drug Store in the p. r. r. Station;
in Carlisle at w. G. stephens Phar-
macy; Elizabethtown Albert w.
Cain; Greencastle, Charles B. Carl,
Middletown, Colin S. Few's Phar-
macy; Waynesboro, Clarence Croft's
Pharmacy; Mechanicsburg, H. F.
Brunhouse.--Adv.