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Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
A Thousand Men
In fhe Open Attend
Vesper Services

Last Sunday evening at s o'clock the
Band Of the First Group OF Machine
Gunners marched from their quarters
70 the Boxing Platform outside OF ~
Building 232, playing lively air
More than thousand soldiers were
soon gathered around the platform
listening TO the fine music discoursed
by the band.
The occasion was an open yes
per service conducted by the Rev. Da-
Yid Lee Jamison, Acting ChapIa of
the Rfrst Group Machine Gunners.
Chaplains Jenkins, OF the Third Group,
and Beck, Of the Fifth Group, were on
the platform and assisted Dr. Jamison
in the service.
The singing of America" Coward.
Christian Soldiers. old Hundreth",
and Nearer, My God to Thee. by a
thousand deep chesteC men. led by a
brass band" was worth q trip to
Camp Hancock to hear DR.. Jamison
spoke of the wonderful way all ma
tionalities on American soil are being
fused into one: I'VE are all .Ameri-
cans. The magical fusing power is
LIBERTY-~ooth civil and religious.
Every man was created in the image of
God and has the inherent right to de-
Velop his God given powers. We are
in this war to secure for the peoples
OF the whole wcrld a liberty like that
which we in the United States enjoy.
You soldiers are being trained 10 cross
the seas for the liberation and protec-
ton of helpless women, innocent chill
dren, and hopeless men, ensiaved and
mal-treated by the beastly Hun. 7
want you to have clear understand
ing OF the great task God has assigned
| you. Dedicate and consecrate YOUR
self to that mighty task with q devo-
ton even to death. Live life
that is clean in body, mind. and spirit
so you may be able to look up into
Gods face-whether in life or death
and say: II have done my best"
Take Jesus, the Nazarene, as your
example and ideal In life and service.
Esxalt Him as your Savior and Lord,
and follow His banner; and as certain
\ ly as God rules the lives OF men and
the destinies of nations, victory will
perch on your flag. and peace and JOY
l will nj yo1Yf. baarfS
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
ATTENTION, LUTHERAN OFFICERS AND MEN !

ton Of any soldier who may thus desire
to unite with the church and have his
membership transferred by letter to
his home church. Soldiers desiring This
service should notify the camp pastor
by mail or in person at his office, 2f5
The Herald Building or BY phone
2e64-J or 2390-W.
The two local Lutheran Churches
very cordially invite you TO their SER
vices as follows;
st. Matthew'S Church, 548 Walker
Street. Divine worship at 11:fS a. M,
with sermon by the pastor, Rev. j. D.
Mauney. Open.air communion service
at $3.50 p. M, with sermon BY the camp
pastor.
Holy Trinity Church, 557 Greene st,
morning worship with sermon at 1f:15
a. m. Mo evening service at Holy
Trinity
Sunday School of both churches at
SOCIAL AND READING ROOMS:
Are maintained by the National Luth-
Gran Commission for Soldiers and Sail
ors Welfare in Rooms PASS The Her-
aid Building, opposite the Confederate
Monument in the heart OF Augusta,
where any soldier of any faith will be
welcome TO make himself at home in a
home like place. Camp Pastor Alvin
E. Bell has his office hare and may
be reached ny phone 2864-J, or at his
residence, f15 Broad Street, phone
29eo-W. He will be glad to be Of any
possible service to any soldier at any
time.
Look for this space on last page Of
"Trenoh and Camp" every week to see
whats doing in the church" for you.
adv.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31

The lutheran young people Of Au-
gusta most cordially invite you 70
.shave the time Of your life" at a social
and lawn party to be given for your
pleasure Wednesday evening, July 31st,
az 8 o'clock at the home of Miss Gercke
on Belmont Drive, near the entrance
of Camp Hancock. Go north on High
land Avenue from entrance Of camp to
first house on left side Of street, there
turn 10 left ard go one block west TO
home where party will be held. You
are welcome to bring with you any
friend from camp or city.
Wednesday evening, August 9TH, a
similar social will be given on the lawn
near Lenwocd Hotel, between Wrients-
borc Road and Central Avenue.
Don's Judge the Soutn's famous hos
pitaIity entirely from your experiences
with the rrofiteers and other "Euz-
zardss who arc all too numerous in Au-
1usta and other camp cities, but come
70 these soeials and church circles and
get acquainted with another class OF
folks who are anxious to open their
hearts and hopnes TO you.
The church's devotional services for
you;
Holy Communion with preparatory
1srvice will be conducted by Camp
PASTOR Alvin e.. Bell in the beautiful
l1sw Red Cross auditorium of the base
hospital next Sunday morning, AUGUST
9TH at 1890 o'clock, and at an OPEN
air service on the lawn of ST. Mat
tbaw's Lutheran Church, 548 Walker
Street in Augusta at $3.50 .. m. on.
portunity will be given at both Of these
services for the baptism Or confirma-
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31

Frank Callahan at last got a letter
Acting Sergeant Harry Greenfield
thinks 80 much Of the wg-wag that he
~ doing all his corresponding with dots
and dashes.
After Acting Corporal Samuel Beigei
was put in charge Of Squad :, Section
ID learned how to do squads right
Acting Sergeant Samuel Wollner did
not like the Augusta girls when he first
came here. but changed his mnd when
ne got acquainted with pretty Augusta
girl
Put Private Chiorina in a first line
trench and let him light that pipe Of his.
with the breeze blowing n the right d.
reetion. goodnight for the German army!
MOI mol II Is not a baby you hear cry
ing at night. It's only Thornley, kicking
about the moon shining IN his face.
Have you seen our X. r. trio in action7
THIS week--klern, Thornley, and Steen-
The bread hounds of the mess hall
squad 10.
Private Hick has been transferred from
the Enlisted Students to the Signal Corps.
Good tick to him
Private Bowe is back from thu hospi-
tal Al the boys were glad to welcome
Private cIrina makes poor detective.
Private John F. Schneider has been
getting considerable special delivery and
registered mail
Acting Sergeant Cahiii Ii certainly
making good on his job and 1t Is predicted
army.
Sam Sherstuck's face 1T up like a moon
when he received letter the other night
wonder who Is she7
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
JEWISH WELFARE
COMMISSION VISIT
BATTLE FRONTS
Mission to Determine How
Best to Serve Jewish Soldiers
With the A. E. F. Various
Forms of Work Done. CO.
operation With Other Welfare
Agencies

Colonel Harry Cutler, chairman Of
the Jewish Welfare Board, has just
announced the departure to Europe of
commission IL three; composed Of
Congressman Isaac siegel. Rabbi
Jacob Kohn and Rabbi H. g. Enelow
and an Administrative Secretary,
John Goldman, who will establish
headquarters abroad. It's mission will
be to determine how the Jewish Vel
fare Board 1. operation with other
welfare agencies on the other side,
can best serve the men of Jewish faith
pedttionary Forces. The commission
win remain on the other side for some
time, visiting the various allied battle
fronts, training camps and rest Ibfl-
lets, and will send reports of it, OBJ
servations and recommendations to
the National Headquarters at 149
Fifth Avenue, New York City. Co onel
Cutler also announced the appointment
OF several Je tsh Chaplains, who are
leaving for overseas duty.
The Jewish Welfare Board has been
in communication with prominent
Rabbits and laymen abroad. Plant OF
work have been discussed with Major
Michael Adler and Major l.. Lipson,
Chaplains IN the British Army; Chap
OF the French Army; and Chaplain
Elkan Voorsanger of the American
Forces, all Of whom in cooperation
with the Jewish Welfare Board are
now serving our troops abroad.
The Jewish Welf1re Board, official
ly recognized on the same basis az the
X M. G. A. and X. of c., has Issued
call for 100 men for overseas work.
These workers are now being select
ed from large number of applicants,
msn already in service, and Will soon
follow the commission TO thu other
side, where they viii be sent TO billets,
trenches, hospitals and even into
mo Mans Land" following the flag.
With nearly 200 trained workers In
the field, the numerous huts erected
in the large camps, the Jewish Well
fare Board has been taxing care Of the
$4,000 Jewish soldiers in the camps
throughout the country Religious
services, entertainments, classes In
English. American history and
Civics, are among the many features
of the Jewish Welfare BoarPs work.
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COMMUNION SERVICE
AT HUT 78 SUNDAY
MORNING AT $50

Rev. o. Scott Mcfarland. Presbyterian
camp pastor, will hold a short commu-
Mon service Sunday morning at $3.50 at
Building No. 10. All Presbyterian men
are urged to be present.
You are cordially invited 70 attend the
meetings Of the Christian Endeavor So
ciety Of the First Presbyterian Church,
which are held every Friday al $50 p. m.
These meetings are very interesting. A
large number OF the soldiers present take
active part in the services. This Friday
evening will be conservation meeting;
topic, IAN for Christ, our Ambitions :"
fPhtI Said. Leader Miss Beachy Cal
houn. After the service very delightful
social follows on the lawn when games and
light refreshments are enjoyed. We have
just started a contest for attendance with
another G. f. Society. Won't you coms
ana bring your friends next Friday and
help us increase our attendance?
Chairman Publicity Committee.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31

Mrs. Squires Sings At
Hut II

Last Friday evening, the frequenters
az "Y'' n had the pleasure Of a rare
treat In music in the person Of Mrs.
Omar Squires, a contralto Of great ar
tistry and a vocalist Of splendid train
ing and sympathetic quality, who rem
dered a program of numbers both secu-
lar and classical to the delight Of those
present Assisting Mrs. SquIres were
Mrs. Erwin, violinist; Private Baltch,
baritone and Miss Alternately at the
niano all of whom did more than JUS
tjce to their part OF the program, being
compelled to respond to numerous en-
cores. Tha boys are already asking
when Mrs. Sauires intends to fulfill
her promise to visit "77'' again and en-
tertain them. Let us hope 1t will be in
the very near future.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
CHANCE TO GIVE
SOLDIERS A LIFT
Automobile Salute and Ride
EmbIems Free at News
Office

The following article is from the Lincoln
Daily Star of Lincoln. Neb.:
Automobile owners who are willing and
anxious to extend a courtesy TO he men
in uniform can signify that fact by plae-
ing one of The Stars Salute and Ride"
stickers on the windshield of their car
This emblem which can be had free by
calling at The Star Office is in the form
of a circular poster a little over five
inches in diameter, with a white star on
a red and blue field. Printed around the
circle are the words. Patriotic War Ser
or going my way"
Ali the men in uniform has to do is to
salute the driver of one Of these cars and
he will be taken aboard.
Following the announcement last night
that the emblems could be had at The
star office, there has already been num-
erolls calls for them.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
A TWILIGHT. SERVICE

The boys who are in quarantine near
Y" rs had an honest to goodness
treat last Sunday. Dr. Alfred c. God
dard, the religious director conducted a
twilight service. How the boys did
sing and how they did listen when the
doctor spoke. II was one Of those per-
feet evenings that come now and then
the twilight. the slow shifting
clouds. and the pleasant breeze. and
the sincerity of the speaker made it
an evening that win not be forgotten
soon.
How good it is to get together and
we hope to look forward t many more
such perfect days"
ONE WHO WAS PRESENT.
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sERvicEs m roWN.

Orthodox religious services VII be con-
Quoted every day at the Adath Jeshurun
Synagogue, 1i2S Ellis street. All men in
uniform are asked to attend. Special
services are held for the Sabbath on FIR
day evening and Saturday morning. The
people here are anxious to meet the men
and this affords an excellent opportunity
for bringing soldiers and civilians to-
gether,
Reformed Jewish sarvlces are conducted
every Friday evening at the TelfAir
Street Temple (Telfalr and Monument
streets) These services are conducted
under the auspices Of the Jewish Welfare
Board. and ar for the purpose OF serving
Friday evening. We invite every soldier
OF the Reformed Jewish Faith to be pres
ent and to meet the Civilian population.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
WATERMELON FEAST AT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

All members OF the Baptist Young Peo-
pies Union Of the First Baptist Church
OF Augusta are invited 10 a watermelon
feast at the church on Thursday, Aug l.
AZ 1850 p. m. Members Of the union and
cities are asked to bring their friends to
the watermelon euttin' tomorrow night.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
RELIGIOUS RECRUIT RECEIVING RE.
eEtVlNG STATION.

The men In the Recruit Receiving De-
pot on Artillery Road gather in crowds
IN their company streets and sing gospel
hymns every night and general religi-
GUS atmosphere prevails among these
boys. large number OF whom come from
the FARMS
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
a SMILING ER.soLolEe.

In our company, the 42d n. T. D.. we
have a farmer from Wisconsin who wears
smile that never can be washed off
and he keeps the whole company from
getting hearted. or home sick, in
watching for that sunny northern smile
OF his. The only time he lost that smile
was when he had his picture taken with
the company He was afraid of break
ing the camera Every time 1 look at him
his smile is as good as a tonic. Don't
lose that smile. Happy"
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
JEWISH WELFARE BOARD
sEavicEs IN CAMP.

The representatives OF the board have
decided to continue the Orthodox services
at the bowl These services Will start AZ
usual at seven o'clock on Friday evening
We shall endeavor to have speakers at
these services every Sabbath.
The Orthodox religious services viii be
held at the Red Cross rooms Of the
Base Hospital as usual at $50 Friday
evening. Both OF these services have be.
come a regular thing, and all men OF
Jewish faith are cordiallf invited to at
tend them
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
Motley BAL LEAGUE.

The ]. w. b In conjunction with the
Y, Nj. c. A. is planning to organize vol
pRuies in this camp. Representative Mr..
Shapiro. viii have charge Of the organic
ing of this feature, and the men are earn
estly requested to cooperate with him and
10 make this project a success. Inquiries
concerning 1t may he made at our office
In Y. NJ. c. A. No. rs.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31

Students, Specialists School, N. q. 4. -,
now has the largest number in the school
group Among the new men are SS
blacksmiths, who have been detailed on
detached duty at the remount station.
Company Picture.
A photograph Of the company. was
taken Thursday night and the picture
turned out spiendidiy. II is the concen-
siis of opinion that Lieutenant Ferguson
is the best-looking man in the picture.
son.a DInneri
ON. Sgt. Bob Fitzgerald. who has been
taking charge at the mess hall in the
absence Of Mess Sergeant Freed, had this
menu for Sundays dinner: Roast pork,
apple sauce, oyster dressing, cold sliced
ham. cream gravy, mashed potatoes,
beans, celery, sliced tomatoes, sliced
mixed pickles, olives, marble cake, citron
cake, Ice cream, fruited Jello Sliced ba-
nanas, bread, butter, iced tea. IL sure
was some feed, and the boys had some
very nice things to say about the live
wire Sergeant Fitzgerald.
Permanent Personnel.
Sergeant Bowman, Charlie Marsh, din
ing hall orderly Cooks. tossell and Mon
Reau and Sidney Schneider went to Aiken
recently. Sergeant Bowman and Marsh
must have got onto something good over
there, as they skipped away from the
three other boys.
Prtyates Marsh and hcGSeH nave been
showing photographs they had taken in
Augusta.
Charlie Nelson Is writing frequently to
little girl in Aiken.
Arthur DeI1ano is so lonesome for his
girl In Utah that he plans TO ask for a
furlough soon, 80 that he can g0 10 her.
Louis yeley is another ioye-siclz
youth. he carries next to his heart A
photograph of decidedly pretty girl
he left back home, and he has it
under his pillow at night. He says
she ia anxiously waiting for the war
TO ened SO that they can get married.
There is plenty Of class to Fred Monte's
military bearing, especially his saluting.
Arthur DeIano and Charlie Nelson are
happy over the fact that this month ends
their final payments for Liberty Bonds.
Jim McKenna finds army life simply
one detail after another. He says he
would like a little time to himself SO
he could 80 to town occasionally.
Sergeant Mccarthy was peeved because
the orderly room copied his easy chair.
Sergeant Bowman Is mighty proud Of
his new watch.
Art Lux is now clerk at headquar-
ters.
Corporal Tourteiiot is writing frequently
to girl in caneyvilie, KY.
John Backmaier keeps the tents Of
Lieutenants Ferguson and Finnerty spic
and span.
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pR. 4ERBERT coLpsrElM.

On Monday, August S, Rabbi Herbert
Goldstein, one of the foremost RAbbis OF
New York, the founder Of the Institution
al Synagogue, graduate OF the Hebrew
Theological Seminary OF New York. will
deliver a message OF great Importance to
all men stationed in this camp at Y NJ.
C. A. No. 7e az $50 p. M Rabbi Cold
stein is actively connected with every
Jewish institutional of national or of
local character. He Is the son-in-law OF
Mr.. Harry Flsheb who is known for his
activity in social and charitable institu-
tons. particularly in the Central Jewish
the founders and general treasurer At
this affair tho representatives OF the
board have arranged an excellent musical
program All men In uniform are cor
dialiy invited to be there-at Y. NJ. c, a,
No. rs, August 5, at sac p. m.
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K. of C. Program,

Wednesday-Op.n Night
hursday-BoXjng
F'riday-M Svies
Saturday-Open Night.
Sunday-Movies
Monday-Movies.
uesday-Entertain Planned
day-Open Night.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
ENrERrAlNMENr-

On Sunday. August T. at the J. W. q.
Han the regular, entertainment and yau-
seem to enjoy this feature OF cur work
very much, as can be Judged by the at
tendance. See elsewhere in Trench and
Camp for detailed account OF this affair
last Sunday night.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
YIppIsA Folk.s oNes.

The j. w. b. OF this camp requests
every Jewish man who can sing Hebrew
fellow soldier who can, also men who
can recite in Yiddish, Sholem Aiechem,
preferably, viii kindly submit their names
TO the Field Representatives OF the Board
or call in person to see us about this
matter. Representative Mr. Elkin viii
have charge Of this.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
NEW NAli pRoJEcr

The Augusta Branch OF the Jewish We'll
fare Board desires to announce that
they will change quarters within two
months A much larger and more COM
modious hall has been engaged. Watch
Trench and Camp for notices about the
opening OF our new hall.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31

We desire TO inform all men Of Jewish
faith that we have secured a number Of
books representing the great works OF
our famous Yiddish writer's, and we have
placed them in the Camp Library, on
Wrightsboro Road. near the Liberty
Theater, where they can be obtained at
any time. We hope the men viii take
advantage OF this offer. We shall con-
tinue TO supply Yiddish books in accord
ance with the demand. We hope to be
In position to provide you with Yiddish
papers and magazines in the very near
future. Be on the lookout for further an
nouncements regarding Yiddish books and
PAPERS,
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
SPECIALTIES FROM
SPECIALISTS SCHOOL No. ]

with the addition Of more than hur-
dred men, School Co. No. For ENLISTED
Students, Specialists School, NJ @. T. C.,
now has the largest number in the school
group. Among the new men are SS
biacksmiths, who have been detailed on
detached duty at the remount station.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31

The regular weekly dance has been
postponed until Thursday August !, be-
cause Of certain necessities. These affairs
are open to all men in uniform free Of
charge, and the presence OF the men Is
desired The affairs viii be held at the
j. w. b. Hail. $50 Broad street The
hail has been Instituted for the benefit
and comfort of the men when they are
In town, and all are cordially invited to
make use OF the rooms whenever they are
n town
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70 ASK BIGGER CREDIT OF WAR.
Iondon.--The largest appropriation de-
manded since the beginning Of the war
viii be submitted 10 the house Of COM
mons Thursday. saws the Daily Telegraph
The vote Of credit "a be asked viii be
for roo, 00e. 600 pounds The previous
highest was $50 600 600 pounds voted a
year ago. The new appropriation is
required 10 finance the war until the end
of October.
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WiguOags From
The Signal Corps

blowers Monday is acclaimed the
winner of the %. + Q. Medal. Just what
form this medal will take, has NOS as yet
been definitely decided upon
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31

Preeter possibly better known as
Gloomy Gus. and gilklns are putting
bit OF realism into their work. They have
been practicing the wireless buzzer in the
trenches. Note this, Preeetr, Filkins
made me do it,
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31

Instead Of drawing maps, We drew Ivy
ktilers'' Tuesday afternoon. These fatigue
clothes are indeed a great ana "0 sfl ! "
addition to the equipment Of perfect
Signal Corps"
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31

a photograph Of the company was
taken Thursday night and the picture
turned out spiendidiy II is the concern
sus of opinion that Lieutenant Ferguson
Is the best-Iooking man in the picture.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31

Wells. II is alleged has spent ffty-fve
cents this past week in purchasing the
Augusta Herald He heard a rumor that
the Kaiser had discovered the fact that
he was in the Signal Corps and is now
begging Uncle Sam to call or the dogs.
Wells wants to find out whether or not the
rumor is a straight tin.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31

A variety show was held in quarters
Sunday morning for the benefit OF the
Car C0mpany--and others. on,
Harry, who spilled the beans.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31

No longer win the cards tell the tale.
Should one make bold to ask Private Cog
she'll the reason for this disaster, one
would undoubtedly be edited by string
Of very foreeful and picturesque chatter
I'll wager a peacock tongue against a
goose whisker that Go2sheil doesn't send
his home
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31

Cawley and Ryan have been wearing
black ties too frequently Of late TO be
entirely free from suspicion. There ap-
pears TO be an arrow dent in each. Cupid
might be in Augusta.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31

whisper It softly folks ?223 Dame Ru-
NOR hath II that one OF these tine days
We are 10 have a bit Of soap in the dish
water Not that soap and dishwater are
really divorced--hut in our company they
have had an awful falling out, and for
c1ltS thR grease
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31

However. let US not presuppose them 70
be harhingers Of dark and Wler9 qay .
ahead So "Smile. dam you. Smhe.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31

The question under debate, according to
Private Allen Is. Dime, dime who $ got
The dinnYn Hint-ask Penrod.