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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
Star of the East.

Regarding the origin OF the Eastern
Star, far back in Egyptian ages the
presence OF a certain star Just prior
to the annual inundation OF the Nile
caused ii to be reverenced as n nation
al blessing. This was called the dog
star and was named Anubis. signify
ing the barker. In the. course OF time
this emblem was ehgrafted into
Masonry; but at what period is I'M
known. The blazing star represents
the prudence which should be con-
spicuous in the conduct OF every
Mason. but IL is more specially COM
memorattve of the star which appear
ed in the East TO guide the wise men
Of Bethlehem to proclaim the birth
and presence OF the Son OF God.
Originally the blazing star had FIVE
points, viz, Bible. square. compases
key and triangle. and represented the
five orders of architecture, the FIVE
points OF fellowship. and the Ave
senses. II Is evident that the blazing
star and the fve-pointed star are
synonymous. Whoever originated the
Eastern Star had the blazing star In
mind.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
EreuasDnry.

II is n common error OF our times
to class Freemasonry among secret so
cieties. In the general acceptatton of
that term nothing could be more un-
Just to the craft. Tt is true that our
Internal affairs are managed in our
own way; that the public at large are
not admitted to our assemblies: that
suffer our left hand to know what the
right hand doeth: but our prime iples,
our aims, the designs drawn on our
trestie board are an open page, where
on he who wills may read; our temples
are on the highway and to the worthy
our doors are opens our times and
places OF meeting are never concealed.
In word, our general business and
purposes are as public as need be re-
CURED and are conducted with no
greater degree of secrecy than those
OF any well governed institution, fam
lily or individual. On the other hand.
We especially desire that our system
should be scrutinized. that our incui-
cations should be tried by the test of
fair public opinion. in the full conn
dence that In the estimation of good
men il will now, as heretofore. prove
like gold seven times tried in fire"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
To Members of all Fraternal Orders


to
IS al
possibilities
EXPENSE
he
bring their
to
to supply all of the Church, Lodges of
CIRCULATION
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

The members OF the great council
degree of Pocahontas. of West Vir-
Einia has. written a ceremony called
'1oraping the Charter" to be used In
connection with the memorial serv-
ices Members OF the Pocahontas will
visit Chicago in time to train a de
gree staff to exemplify the ceremony
before the great council OF the United
States In September. We are quite
sure that the members OF the order
In the reservation of Florida would
favor such a ceremony.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
SUSPECTED DIsLOYALIsT
FORCED TO RAISE FLAG

Fort Wayne, Ind, July 27.-The
sheriH OF Allen county headed 4 pros
cession OF 500 men and women which
marched to the home of Max vonde-
rau. who had been reported to have
made disloyal remarks. and in his
front yard raised flag pole and called
AeadeEsu- out Of his residence to par
ticipate in the dedication OF new
American flag He grasped the rope
and pulled the flag to the top OF the
pole without protest. The crowd dis
persed without comment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
Sons Of America

The one business OF our army Is to
fight the Hun: the one business and
purpose OF commissioned officers is
to train and lead the men in battle
and he who seeks and secures a soft
snap far removed from the scene of
battle is a Stacker.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
Odd Fellows


When candidate is taken into our
order he Is taught that he VIII always
be welcomed In strange cities and dis
tant states, that we visit the sick, this
being an imperative duty which Odd
Fellowship enjoins. that It Is our duty
as Odd Fellows to try and make the
world better and to try as much as
possible to initiate our Father I'm kind
iy acts and words, but this Is all very
we'll to read from our Ritual although
much harder to put into practice. es-
pecially so OF the good work falls on
the few willing brothers who attend
lodge and look after It's work. 1t is
my belief that a brother should. while
away from his home town, get In touch
with some other lodge. for different
reasons, one OF which IL that IL he
expects any attention while sick, III
such should be his lot" then ne should
be on the job himself and lend a help
ing hand to his brethren. for we are
all one great family and a visiting
brother can bring cheer into the sick
room, away from home just as well
as in his own town and / am sure
that his services will be appreciated
by the boys Of the lodge that he may
be visiting. Then again, IL he gets In
touch with some lodge in the town or
city In which he may be staying and
should need their care, II becomes
much easier for the secretary Of his
own lodge and the one looking after
him to arrange for his comforts and
IL the means OF more firmly cement
ing the fraternal feeling. not only be-
tween the members, but between the
lodges. SO when away. boys. don't for
get that you help is needed and the
time you spend in this noble work
could not be better spent otherwise.
The Independent Order Of Odd Fell
lows has always been loyal to the nag.
and our brothers stand ready again
and at all times to show in any man.
ner possible that they are proud Of
their American citizenship. and that
they love the Gag and all that our
glorious flag stands for.
No priest or king nor council made
our laws. or ever shall, for Odd Fell
1owshtD ~ free- tt taunples ara
wherever good men ret together. ItD
shein6s ana nanetnartos aro the hearts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

request the hearty cooperation OF the
knights of Pythias in the national
war savings day drive on the 2sth OF
June. The president has appealed 70
every man.. woman and child 10
pledge themselves on or before that
date to save constantly and buy as
regularly as possible the securities OF
the government / earnestly hope
that June rs every member of the
knights of Pythias will have pledged
himself to economic and save to the
utmost of his ability and to invest his
savings regularly in war savings
stamps and liberty bonds.
With appreciation of your assistance
and with best wishes for success, ]
am
Sincerely yours,
w. G. McADOO.
JOHN J. BROWN, Esq.
Supreme Chancellor of the order
of knights of Pythas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

of men. More than the impetuous of
youth, II is the settled faith of men
in men. Passing all boundaries of
nation, creed or calling, it asks only
the open heart, the honest purpose.
the cheerful countenance. It's pass
word is the kindling eye; its pledge
the heart. hand. its finest messages are
unspoken. 1t is the golden age made
manifest. Rites, religion. men and
measures pass. Good fellowship re-
mains: for 1t Is eternal love of life;
eternal faith, eternal charity and
cheer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
SCripturai Quotations.

For IL man think himself tn he
something when he is nothing. he de-
ceiveth himself
But let every man prove his own
work, and then shall he have rejoic-
inE in himself alone and not In an
other.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
The secretaries, scribes and press

The secretaries. scribes and press
committees OF. the various lodges
of the various orders are requested
to place their notes for publication
In the hands OF l. w. Eason. third
floor. Lyric building. corner Ninth
ana Broad streets. by s o'clock p.
NJ. every Thursday for the follow
ing Sunday edition of The VirE'nlan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
Daughtcrs of Americn.

Dove council, No. Is. ID. OF A.. meets
every Friday night Mt Twenty -nfth
and Broad streets The secretary Is
Miss Lillian Strickland. assoc q street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

The supreme lodge w meet at
Mooseheart. Ill, on the II OF next
month, and It is to be honed that a
strong delegation will be present from
the lodges of the Jurisdiction of
Florida.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
E:.lks

RI hnIOnd lodge, No. IS, b. p. o. E..
conduct. rs lodge and home at the
corner nj Eleventh and Marshall
streets. John M. Allen In exalted
ruler and w. II, Harwood is secre-
tary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Look out for the next meet"
ing Of the Bundle OF Sticks. Abou
Ben Adhem will be the host, cor
ncr OF Second and Broad streets,
first Thursday night in August.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Areme chapter. No. II, meets In
Masonic temple on Twenty fifth street
the third Monday in each month at 8
o'clock p. NJ Miss Elsie Davenport
Is worthy matron
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

cktnfcy council. No, -. y. II. A..
met in regular session as usual last
Thursday night at its HAN. Arcade
building, Foushee street. between
Grace ard Broad streets
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Abou Ben Adhcm lodge, No. 2fO,
meets every Thursday night in its hall,
corner Broad and Second streets. De-
gree work always on hand.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
Pythians

Pythian Insurance Is Common Sense.
The knight who doesn't insure his
life now or increase the amount of In
surance to the extent of his means.
Is, although he may not realize 1t, in
directly subscribing TO the sum of
worlds misery. Both young and old
er members OF the order those with
dependents and those who are con-
templating establishment OF a home.
will find IL profitable to consider their
sense OF responsibility and upon di-
recting their attention toward the in
surance problem, will find IT to their
advantage to investigate Pythfan pro-
lection as provided by the insurance
department. Pythian protection is so
sound, so certain, so economical, that
it appeals to the man who thinks,
Common sense and conscience alike
speak in no uncertain terms to the
man who has loved ones dependent
upon him. He must provide for the
uncertain. vet SO sure time. when he
ceases to be the support OF that home
and family. Common sense and tudg-
ment will in the same terms convince
any Pythian that a certificate issued
by the insurance department Is as good
as the very best life insurance obtain
able. Let your own order carry a
risk, or at least a part of It, that is
too great for you to carry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Liberty council, No. IL, meets every
Tuesday night(fn Robins hall. corner
Hull and Clopton streets w. J., Nor
rissette is the secretary, 1877 HS3l
street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

r. II lee council, No. II, nn1e1o
every Wednesday night In "JuniorH
hail. Twenty-hfth and Marshall
streets. T. w. Landlord is the secyes
tary. s22 North Twenty fourth street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Don't forget that the national
concilor will lits here next month.
We want fo do things right when
he comes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
InyaI council.

Loyal council. No. II, ID. OF A.. holds
its regular sessions every Wednesday
night at corner OF Third and Broad
streets Mrs. Ella Turp!n Is the sec.
rotary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Patrick Henry council. No. II.
meets every Wednesday night In "Ju-
riors" hall, 614 Louisiana street. b.
w. Waymaok Is the secretary. 1909
Taylor street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

II your tribe has an election, rails
ing of chiefs or entertainment write
us about 1t. We do not want 10 slight
any tribe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

When you visit Pocahontas coun-
ell you are sure to be asked to buy a
ticket or purchase something.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Aurora council, No. as, meets every
Friday night in Monroe hall, West
Main street. II. d. Nuckols IL the
secretary, ala North Jefferson street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Do not think the battle is won be-
cause twenty-five thousand Patriotic
Sons of America are with the colors
Our part is but begun, We must help
keep them there
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

So long as a German remains who
will fight for the kaiser, so long will
the members of the p. o. S. of A re-
main on guard
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
Order of Eastern Star,

Ruth chapter, No. 8, meets In Ma
sonic temple on the second Tuesday
In each month at O'Clock. Mrs.
Matte Woodbridge, worthy matron.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

The mother aerie. Seattle No. !, is
prominent in patriotic work. The
mothers, wives and sisters OF the
members have organized a society for
the purpose OF making all kinds OF
knit goods for the comfort of mem
bers who have gone to the front. The
members meet each Wednesday from
10 A NJ. to p. n. for this work,
and are pursuing 1t enthusiastically
and successfully. Here is a good sug-
gestion to the wives. mothers and sis
tiers of our Florida Eagles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Goodwill council, No. ,. o. F. A..
holds session every Monday night nj
Liberty hall. 2@03 East Broad street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Grove council, No. 40. meets every
Tuesday night in Juniors hail, How
ards Grove. w. W. Martin In the
secretary, 1924 Baldwin street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Hope council. No. as. meets m
Springfield hall. Tw entysixth and M
streets, on the second and fourth
Wednesday nights in each month. r.
G. Hicks is the secretary, T27 North
Twenty-fourth street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Mizpnh chapter. No. 80. meets In
Masonic temple on the third Thurs
day in each month at o'clock P NJ.
Miss Mary Malonee is worthy ma
tron.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Jefferson council. No. 81, meets
very Thursday night at the corner OF
Seventh and Main streets. II. G.
Brauer Ia the secretary. 800 Randolph
street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
Holly cha

Holly chapter. No 81. meets in
Masonic hall. Highland Park, on the
fourth Friday at +. NJ. Mrs. Rosa
Toombs is worthy matron.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Rock Ridge council. No. 80, meets
every Monday night in Toney's hall.
Eleventh and Hull streets A. l..
Sampson is the secretary. 1415 Perry
street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

II you do not put anything into odd
Fellowship. what right have you to
expect to get anything out of 1t.
When the Rebekah degree was first
established, only scarlet degree mem
bers OF the subordinate and their
wives could be members The degree
was given in the lodge room at a
special meeting usually after the sub
ordinate meeting was over There was
no membership fee. and the wife
could only retain her membership SO
long as her husband remained in good
standing. What changes have taken
place, Wives of Odd Fellows can now
be admitted as soon as the husband
has taken the initiator degree in the
subordinate. The eligibility has also
been extended to the mother. daughter
and sister, when formerly the wife
only could be member. Eligibility
has also been extended to all unmar-
red white women over eighteen years
OF age. a small membership fee and
annual dues have been established
Now. IL the husband goes wrong and
Is dropped from the subordinate that
automatically terminates his mem ber-
ship in the Rebekah lodge. but does
not affect the membership OF has wife
in the Rebekah lodge. IL she is a mem
her al the time he IS dropped from the
subordinate. In the beginning the
Rebekah branch had no separate
ot organization.
We have just cause for pride In the
fact that odd Fellowship recognizes
the advantage that has been gained by
the addition of woman's help and
sympathy, and today. sixty-six years
after its establishment. the Rebekah
lodge stands beside the subordinate as
co-worker In the cause Of humanity
with an equal share In the blessings
which follow the performance of kind
" deeds
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Germania lodge, of Boston at re-
cent meeting conducted business In
the English language for the first
time This fine old lodge might have
been open to criticism for continuing
the work in German as heretofore.
and il is we'll To know that there are
loyal Masons OF German birth and de-
scent who will not scruple TO cast
aside the language of the Hun and
array themselves with the friends of
liberty of the side of right,--New
England Craftsman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
Woodmen Of the World

When In doubt, take out more in
surance In the Woodman OF the
World.
The Woodmen of the World claim
the purchase of more liberty bonds
and more savings stamps than any
other fraternai order In the United
States. The order is proud OF 1t. and
boasts OF the two and a half million
loan to the government.
Woodmen of the World insurance
gives to the brother who carries 1t not
only larger confidence In his every
day work. but ii gives him assurance
that IL before he has accumulated
what. in his am bition he expects to
accumulate, that IL his earning days
end, the order steps In and protects
those who otherwise would be unpro-
tected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

st. Johns lodge, No. SO. meets in
Masonic temple on the second Tues
day In each mouth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

OH Dominion lodge, No. 4. TX. of p.
meets every Monday night at Eagles
hall. corner Third and Marshall
streets. Brothers come to the meet
ings and make the work a success.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
The Virginia Masonic journal will

keep you in touch with your great
fraternity and make better Mason
of you. Get 1t, and then read it,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Belvidere and Main streets. n. az
Foster is the secretary. GIL HsyoS1
street. 1888 WI
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

James Madison council. No. fsi.
meets every Monday night in "Ju.
niors" hall. Twenty-ffth and Marshall
streets. K c. Bass is secretary. sos
West Cary street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
I. O. II. A. M.

The following councils of the Ju.
niors are holding regularly their ses-
sions In the city of Richmond and
vicinity:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Ivanhoe lodge, No. ~, X. OF p.
meets second and fourth Monday In
Lee Camp hall.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Marshall lodge, No. IL, X. Of p,
meets second and fourth Tuesday in
Lee Camp hall
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Rescue council. No. 4, meets every
Friday night in Edison's hall at the
corner of Second and Broad streets.
w. l.. Tyler is the secretary. 80 North
Eighth street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Richmond lodge, No. 10. meets on
the first Tuesday in each month at
Masonic temple.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
Richmond Blue Lodges.

Temple lodge. No. .. meets on the
first Friday in each month at Masonic
temple.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Paramount council, No. 10. meets
every Thursday night in Town hall
Twenty first street and Paramount
avenue. G. l. Abrahams Is the secre-
tary. zoos Paramount avenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Patrick Henry lodge. No. i16. I. O.
O. r., meets every Tuesday night 1t
its hall. corner Harrison and Broad
streets. Let all the brothers attend
the communications.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
Richmond Fraternities
Fraternal Americans

(Affiliated with Jr. o. Z. A. NJ. In an
states except virginia.
Oficers OF the National COUNCIL
Jr O. q. A. NJ.
National councillor. John n. Nayes'
Plaistow, n. IL.
National vice councillor, II, f. Loeb
ner. ais East Broadway, Louisville,
Ky.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Joppa lodge, No. 40. meets in Ma
sonic temple on the first Thursday In
each month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

The strength OF the P O. s. Of A
lies In the character of the men com
posing it.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Capital City council. No. :, ID. of A..
meets every second and fourth Mon
day night at Colombo han. Broad
street Mrs Laura Powell is secretary,
s07 North Davis avenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
Manchester chaptcr- So. ha. mee

in Masonic hall. South Richmond. or
the fourth Tuesday at o'clock r. NJ
Mrs, Mary Bates Is worthy ma
tron.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

A. w. Slinn council, No. Z, meets
sfery Wednesday night in Belvidere
hkll. Beividere and Main streets.
George c. Morgan is the secretary.
lis South Laurel street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Schiller lodge. No. 1879. !. O. O. r.,
meets every first and third Wednesday
night at its hall. ao47 West Broad
street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

PaWnec trfhe. No. 81. I. O. n. NJ.
meets every Thursday night at Corr
coran hall. J. N. Brown. chief Of
records. TOE North Twenty-fourth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Dove lodge. No. 81, meets on the
second Friday Of each month at Ma
sonic temple.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28
Pride of Richmond council. No.

Oh tbuhth. Nv. = ~
ID. of A. Meets every Thursday eve
ing at 500 p. NJ. In Corprew hall. eaoS
East Broad street Miss Pearl b
Elicit, record secretary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

'>Sf NA'NtAA tAASANs
The strength OF the P O. 6. Of A.
lies In the character of the men com
posing it.
Our order has certainly given It's
quota for soldiers There is not a
camp but has from five to twenty of
the boys doing service for Uncle Sam.
To sit silently and hear a single dis
paraging remark about our own Cow
eminent. or our soldiers and sailors is
ingratitude and cowardice of the
basest sort.
All things come to the other order
IL you sit down and wait
Richmond Camps.
Motto: "One God, one Bible, one
language. one flag. America for
Americans"
Washington camp. No. 70, meeta
the second and fourth Monday nights
OF each month In Juniors" hall. Full
ton. Walter Rock. 62o-A Denny
street. Is the secretary.
Washington camp, No. 50. p. o. s.
OF a., meets every Friday night. corner
Hull and Tenth streets, South Rich
moEd. All members OF the order are
invited to attend the meetings of tho
camp.
Washington camp, No. 81, meets
regularly at Highland Springs. c.
II. Galliger. Highland Springs. Va
Is the recording secretary.
Washington camp. No. 80. meets
every Thursday night in Juniors"
hall. Towards Grove. J. l. Fox. 1903
North Twenty-second street. is the
secretary.
Washington camp, No. 81. r. O.
S. OF A., meets every Wednesday night
in Capital City hall. third floor, cor
ner Seventh and Main streets. ]. r.
HoIiins, recording secretary. 22s South
Pine street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-28

Elective and appointive great chiefs
and standing committeeman of the
great council Of the United States are
divided over eighteen reservations. or
the reservations so honored. four
Florida. Minnesota and South Caro-
hna-were reported In the May News
from headquarters as having gone
over the top in ambulance contribu-
tons. AT least one tLoufsiana) of
the other honored reservations has
reached the top since that time Come
on. you other fellows.