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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-28

Summer styles attractive and graceful-and have
splendid exposition in these light cool pretty dresses of
special value at medium price.
Organizes, for illustration
How crisp and cool? How dainty and delightful
Two models of extra interest
One with skirt finished with deep rufles. The other
with skirt made charming by fine tucks edged with mar
row ine-texture Val lace
Either model in white in delicious pink and blue
shades $3.50
Light and beautiful lawn dresses too
Open plaids and broken plaids. And such soft and
harmonious entirey unusual and with strong ap
peal to ones love of beautiful shades
Skirt is trimmed with effective wide bias ruffle$lO
Bingham dresses combine special service ability with
their beauty.
AS clear and pleasing and tasteful open plaids
could wish.
And as smart and attractive and impressive stripes
as the season has brought forward.
Made in sports model, marked by exceptional trim
ness $40
econd
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-28

Fresh mint can be grown at homo
in a glass of water.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17

Ter is very widely known and is one
Of the great men of the race.
Two more nurses, Misses Alethia
Hamilton and Elizabeth Miller, Is
have been assigned places in the Hop
pital at Muscle Shoals, near Flor
ence, Ala, and have gone to their
post.
DR.. ]. A. Kennedy, 16, who is very
well known here, having finished the
courses in bottle Pharmacy and Medi
cine. has been promoted to the ranks
of Captain. He belongs to the S6e
Infantry and is stationed at Camp
Dodge, Iowa.
DR.. E. C. Jones, d. d. S. Is, is
also at Camp Dodge.
News has just reached us of thu
recent marriage of DR.. c. f. Bass
'16 to Miss Matte Lee Davis. The
wedding took place in Chattanooga
where the doctor resides.
The Head Nurse, Miss Goldie Walk
er, has returned to Kansas City, he
home, for the summer vacation. Tn
Nashville Globe is in great demand
at the various Camps, where tn
Tennessee boys are stationed,
would not be bad idea, if you woul,
purchase an extra copy once in
while and let the boys hear from
home and friends. What may appea
to us but very small deed, man
| nevertheless accomplish great good.
DR.. S. W. McLin Of Birmingham
is visiting relatives and friends il
the city.
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WILLIAMSPORT.

Another call from Uncle Sam from
Williamsport for drafted colored
men was April 9th. A grand decep-
tion was given the soldier boys at the
A. M. e. Church, on Friday night,
April Goth, under the auspices of the
Missionary Society. Some able ad-
dresses were made to the boys. Mr..
Felix Webster was called home from
camp Meade, Md, on account of the
serious illness of his mother. Mr..
Webster was here on a nine days
furlough, he was in attendance at
the banquet given the soldier boys.
The many friends of Mr.. Webster
were delighted to see him looking so
well and stout. He reports a happy
time in camp life, and made an in
teresting lecture on the same. Mr..
Webster was much entertained during
his brief stay with friends and home
folks. He was enroute to camp
April 2Sth he was accompanied as
far as Nashville by his wife, Mrs.
Maggie Webster. While in the city
they were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs,
James Valentine of Myrtle, Ave. 423
East Nashville, mother of Mrs. b. B.
Webster. A royal reception awaited
them at Mrs, Valentine. April 2Sth
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kinzie entertained
to IL o'clock dinner in honor of
their nephew, Mr. M. M. Thomas, who
was leaving for the camp. Those to
enjoy the hospitality were Mr., M,
M. Thomas, Mr.. Wesley Thomas,
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TuSkeqee Institute Summer SChOO For IeeCherS-
June 10th. leh. 1915 Unequaled Advantsses2
Special courses Teaches in ROsENWALD SCHOOLS

Miss Sophia V. Grove, Mrs. A. NJ
Russell, Miss Ophelia Tressor, Mr..
Isaac Martin, Mr.. Luther Thomas and
Mrs. Johnnie Crosby. A six course
menu was served. Subscribe for the
Globe and read it. Mr.. Elmer CAN'T
has a fine six passenger car. The
wedding bell viii ring in May. Mr..
George Greenfield and Mr.. James e.
Russell made a business trip to Earl
ington, Ky recently. Mr.. Walter
Tucker has a fine rubber tire buggy
and the girls are smiling at him.
April 2S. 1918. Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Lipscomb were the host and hostess
of a beautifully planned occasion of
their friends and relatives. The oc-
casion was in honor of their son, Mr..
Ralph Lipscomb, the soldier boy.
Covers were laid for 55 guests. A
seven course repast was had. Music
was furnished by Misses Willie and
Fannie Martin. Mr.. Lipscomb left
on the morning of April 2Sth. to re-
port at Centerville. He motored
through in the car. He was accom-.
panied by his uncle, Mr.. Daniel
Lipscomb, Mrs. Julas Armstrong Of
Canaan and Mrs. A. NJ. Russell of this
place. Mr.. Lipscomb being an ener-
getic young farmer he was exempted
until his crops are made. Misses
Annie l.. Mand and Pearl Church
made a flying trip home from Nash
vile Sunday, they were accompanied
by Mr.. Richard Woods of South Caro-
lima. Mr.. Edward Carpenter, and
Mr.. Earl Pinkeston of Nashville
while here they were entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Watkins to
a fish fry. The invited guests be-
side the honored guests were: Mr..
Ralph Lipscomb, Mr.. w. NJ. Bryant of
Columbia and Mr.. and Mrs, B. E.
Russell, Quite an enjoyable time was
had. The funeral of Mrs. Lucy Alder.
son was attended April 2Sth, 1918 by
Rev. G. ]. STANFORD who officiated.
Mrs. Sallie Strayhorn died May 5th,
she is survived by one child, Mr.
Henry Strayhorn Of Chicago, ILL.,
husband and little grand daughter
whom she raised. A host of relatives
and friends. She was a member of
the A. NJ. E. Church for 40 years or
more. She was a consistent Chris.
| tian, Funeral services were conduct
ed Tuesday by Rev. E. E. Russell as
her pastor was called home to Frank
lin Ky on business. Mr.. and Mrs
Calvin Martin entertained with a
beautifully planned o'clock dinner
Sunday in honor of Misses Willie
and Tanner Martin. Mr. Elvin Smith
Of Shady Grove, Mr.. Ralph Lipscomt
and Mr.. Frank Russell of Charters
vile. Those seated at the table, Mr.
and Mrs. Howard Hutcherson, Mr.
and Mrs. Brandon, Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Brandon of Columbia, Mrs
Daniel Lipscomb of Chartersville
Mrs. A. M. Russell of this place Mr.
John Martin Of Crossbridge, Mrs. Calet
Woods, Mr.. and Mrs. I. C. Martin
and Miss Rosie Martin of this place
A seven course menu was served The
A. M. E. Church pulled off it's May
rally on the 5th with great success
Call again Miss New Hope You arr
always welcome.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17

the Household of Ruth and little
Miss Magdalene Stapler, the Juve-
niles. Collection $500 and some
cents. The third Quarterly meeting
of the A. M. e. Church, Chattanooga
District was held at Bethel Sunday
Rev. DR.. Turner P. E. preached
morning and evening to creditable
congregations. The quarterly con-
ference Monday night showed that
collection on Sunday $24.00 and
various Boards augmented this
amount to $3.50 Monday night The
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. H.
Lightfoot and family will be pleased
to learn that May list DR.. Chas H.
Lightfoot Jr., 1165 W. 18th st..
Cleveland Ohio, received his Com
mission as list Lieut.. M. r. G. and
will pass this way stopping and pay
his wife and parents a short visit be.
fore entering training camp. Mrs.
Villa H. Hale and Miss Ida Miller
spent the weekend with homefolks.
Mrs. j M. Hawkins returned home
Monday P. M. from business trip In
in North Alabama towns and Chat
tanooga, where she made good" at
leading churches in the art Of pub
lie speaking. She includes the vital
subject of the hour in all her speech
es. Miss Martha Merriman Of Chat
tanooga, the beautiful daughter of
Mrs. Leanna Merriman and cousin of
Miss jamie Lightfoot, spent the week
end with homefOlks returning to her
position Monday. DR.. w. j. Astrapp
spent Saturday at Huntsville a a
call of trustees of U. B. and S. of Fl.
of which he is chairman. Mesdames
E. NJ and S. E. Oliver went to Vic
toria Friday evening to witness the
closing exercises of Prof. and Mrs.
Arthus Hayworth's school, which was
praise worthy affair. Grand Leu
turer A, F. Shockley passed through
here Monday en- route home after hav-
ing visited SO counties in Middle and
West Tennessee, making himself felt
as G. Lecturer of A. F. and A. M.
and o. Il. S. of Tennessee. He spent
Sunday at Huntsville, Ala Mrs.
Brown McReynOlds and little daugh-
ter of Jasper visited many friends
here this week. Mr.. Buford Martin
has returned to indianapolis, Ind.
Mesdames Rivens and Brooks served
three course menu Monday compli-
mentary to Dr. j. II. Turner and Rev.
w. j. Hancock, Chattanooga.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17
SOUTH PITTSBURG.

The Oliver-Waite nuptials which
has been announced for several DAYS
took place at the splendid home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jno
Oliver out on the pike, Sunday 18th
at 1880 p. m. Rev ]. T. Martin
tying the knot which made their only
daughter (who is acknowledged be-
ing very pretty having a wealth OF
hair and a beautiful complexion as
we'll as beautiful record of charac
teri the wife of that splendid young
man, Mr.. Wyatt Waite of this city
Many were the friends who witness.
ed the marriage ceremony of this
popular couple. Mrs. l.. o. Clay was
Matron of honor and Mr. Dan Mar.
tin the grooms attendant, The bride
wore most beautiful silk wolfe
(white) frock, her beautiful long veil
was most tastefully arranged and
caught up in the latest style by a
bunch of white tulle roses and she
carried large bunch of rich white
roses in her hand. She wore beauti
full long white silk gloves which gave
the form to her lovely arms and slip
pers and hose to match, she was
called perfect picture" of charming
beauty. Mr.. Waite was handsomely
attired in black broadcloth of the
latest fashion. He holds lucrative pc
sition with Dixie Portland Cement
Co. An ice course was deliberately
served. Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Clay and
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Murphey were the
out of town guests. Many beautiful
as we'll as useful presents were re
ceived. Among other present were
Rev. and Mrs. ]. T. Martin Mr.. and
Mrs. j. ]. McElroy, Prof. and Mrs. II
B. Douglass, Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Lane
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Douglass, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Robinson and Mr.. and Mrs
Lucian Cox, Mrs. VIM Clay, Richard
City is putting on her concert al
Bethel A. M. e. Church to night
The Odd Fellows with their organic
ed ladies Household of Ruth held a
banquet at their hall on Cedar Ave.
Saturday evening which was a most
enjoyable affair, and the hall was
greatly taxed in standing room. AT
3. p. m. Sunday at Randolph Chapel
NJ. e, Church their anniversary ser
mon was preached by the popular pas
tor of the A. M. E. Church, Rev. w
j. Hancock, who was fully prepared
for the occasion. Prof. H. r. Doug
lass master of ceremonies; Mr.. VIM
Hill represented the local lodge will
fine paper. Mrs. Gertrude Douglass
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17

waiter at a large hotel. For several
years he held the position as head
waiter at the Nashville Commercial
Club, resigning this position on ac-
count of his health, but returned
after his health improved, a few
months. He accepted the position as
headwaiter at Ward Belmont Col
lege.
Mr. Jno. H. Green came from his
home Sardis, Mississippi, in 1906
to attend Walden university, where
he took course in the Bible Train
ing Department. He was one Of the
charter members of the Young Mems
Cooperative Club, in which he gave
much assistance to Mr.. B. H. January,
the first President
He also was member of the Spruce
Street Baptist Church. His remains
were carried from Alabama to his
home in Sardis, Mississippi by Mrs.
j. H. Green and Mrs. William Robin
son.
Mr.. B. H. January, who is now in
Chicago, Ill sends his sympathy to
the bereaved family.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17
NEW IDEA CLUB.

On Saturday afternoon, May II,
1918, at 3 o'clock the new Idea Club
met with Mrs. Henry Allen Boyd and
Mrs. Eugene Price, at Harding and
18th SITS, The affair was indeed beau
tiful and very unique taking the form
of Japanese entertainment.
Upon entering the house ones
eye-sight was met with beautiful
Japanese decorations of all kinds.
From the electric fixtures there were
suspended festoons of beautiful
Japanese lanterns and parasols. Here
and there were suggestions of JAP
anese Flowers in pots, and to
heighter the oriental effect, there
were burned throughout the evening
incense powders which perfumed the
entire house. Cushions were used
instead of chairs and each lady pres
ent was arrayed in a beautiful JAP
anese kimona and hryscanthemums
in her hair. Intact everything was
in direct keeping with the Japanese
idea.
One of the special features of
HIeitdlHmeHC LOT Cne evening was
the song and pantomine of the
Japanese love song poor Butterfly"
by nine of the students of State Nor
NAL School under the direction Of
Miss Ada Crogman, At the close of
the program a most delightful lunch
con was artistically served carrying
out the Japanese idea The plates
used in serving bore Japanese designs
and Strawberry ice was served in a
basket made in the shape of vel
low crysanthemum and over this was
hoisted miniature Japanese parasol
Among the many delicious things
screwed there were real Japanese rice
cakes and Japanese candy.
AS a climax of this beautiful and
most unique entertainment a flash
light picture was made of the entire
company. This affair was by far one
Of the most unusual and enjoyable
that the club has had and much credit
is due Mrs. Boyd and Price.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17
MISSES STELLA GOLD WRIGHT
AND MALLINEE C. WHITLEY
IN THE CITY.

Misses Stella Gold Wright of
Watertown and Matinee G. Whitley
OF Lebanon spent last week with
Mrs. VIM. Johnson attending the
Commencement of Roger Williams
University and Meharry Medical Col
1ege. Miss Wright is a graduate of
the class of 1917 at Roger Williams
and has many friends in the city.
A number of social affairs were
given the young ladies. Miss Whitley
is teacher in the Wilson County
Training School and relative of
Mrs. Johnson who was formerly Miss
H. Marguerite Voolfolk and widely
known in the city and has done much
to her credit along the educational
line. Most of her time was spent in
Wilson County in this work. Mrs.
Johnson recently returned home after
spending the last days preceding her
husbands leave to Campo Meade with
the Johnson's parents at their home
in Dowelltown, Tenn.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17
DR.. DAVIS IN THE CITY.

DR., w. B. Davis, popular dentist
of Chattanooga, Tenn, and a home
boy, spent Sunday and Monday in
the city mingling with friends. He
came up primarily to spend Sunday
with his, mother, it being Mothers
Day. The doctor is enjoying the
best health and brought greetings
from his little family His friends
are always delighted to see him and
ask that he visit us again in the
near future.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17
SONG SERVICE AT NORMAL.

In as much as the baccalaureate
sermon of the Agricultural and In
dustrial State Normal School will be
delivered the Fourth Sunday in this
month, on Sunday May 10Th, there
will be given Song Service instead
of the regular monthly third Sunday
sermon at this institution. Special ar
rangements have been made for this
occasion and all those who attend
will doubtless witness very impress
sive service. The public and their
friends are cordially invited to be
present. The services will begin
promtly at $3.50 p. m.
Dr. Allen Fort, pastor of the First
Baptist Church of this city will de-
liver the baccalaureate sermon at
this institution Sunday, May Goth, at
$3.50 p. m.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17
HADLEY PARK CIRCLE CLUB.

A number of ladies met at the
residence of Mrs. A. L. Thomas on
Batavia street, Thursday, May g. at
3 o'clock for the purpose of organic
ing an industrial and social club
known as "Hadley Park Circle Club"
The meeting was opened with song
and prayer after which the following
officers were elected: Mrs. A. c.
Holder, President, Mrs. H. Margarete
Johnson, Secretary, Mrs. Mary A.
Hale, Treasurer.
Quite an interesting program is
planned for the meeting Thursday
May 16, which is to be at the resi-
dence of Mrs. H. Marguerite Johnson,
40 26 Ave, N.
This meeting being quite bust.
ness one on account of organizing
A short time was spent socially
which the ladies were deliciously
served an ice course by the hostess
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17
MISS MCCULLOUGH R. ~, A,
MUSCLE SHOALS.

Miss Mary G. Mccullough, the &C.
complished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Mccullough of the East Side,
is doing creditable work as a nurse
at Muscle Shoals, Ala. Miss Nc
Collough is member of the Nurse
Training class at Meharry this year,
but was called to duty before the
commencement. She made an excep-
tional record during her school days
at Meharry and it is a foregone con-
clusion that she will make good.
Miss Mccullough has a most charm
ing disposition and will be a ray of
sunshine to the sick and wounded.
The Muscle Shoals plant is another
one Of Uncle Sans" great indus
tries and with two other nurses Miss
Mccullough will care for those in
and around this great institution.
She has written relatives and friends
that she Is very much pleased with
her work. Besides being a register.
ed nurse she is an accomplished
musician and while her many friends
in the city miss her, they rejoice in
her good fortune.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17

DR.. j. R. Martin, who has just COM
pleted successful years work at
Meharry Dental College and resigns
to go into private practice in the city.
DR.. ]. R. Martin, the eminent young
Dentist who finished at Meharry
College with the class of 1917 and
who won the college medal for Dental
efficiency and who was incidentally
elected to serve as a member of the
Faculty as Demonstration of Opera
tive Dentistry. Later he took the
Tennessee State Board and passed
with the highest average in class of
Al white and colored applicants.
The creditable work done by DR..
Martin before the State Board was
favorably commented upon by
member of the Board at the meeting
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17
MISS EDWARDS MAKING GOOD
IN MUSICAL WORLD.
New York, N. Y, May 1au,a1

New York, N. Y, May 1aw191S.
The many friends of Miss lyn
Edwards of Nashville, Tenn, win be
greatly pleased to know that she is
still making good in the musical
world.
When residing in Nashville, she
served vel in the Kayne Ave-, Bap-
fist Church, as one of the leading
soprano singers in their choir. On
May 18th, she rendered beautiful
solo entitled, Come Holy Spirit
Heavenly Dove" in most pleasing
manner, at the Metropolitan A. M. e.
Church, 1872 w. 124th st. we are glad
to note that she makes herself USE
full In Christian work. We regret
very much that Miss Edwards will
soon take her departure for 'Cleve-
land, Ohio, where she will join her
father.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17
CITY FEDERATION CLUB.

The call meeting of the City Fed
Grafton was well attended and much
information was given about the State
and National meetings, the state
meeting will be held at Memphis,
July 1, 2, and g. The National will
be at Denver, July to 10.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Federation will be next Friday, May
"a at o'clock at the Public Library
1t is hoped all of the members will
be present to hear the report of the
years work. The election of officers
will take place at this meeting. All
clubs that have not paid their annual
dues of $1OO please come prepared
to pay same.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17
A SUCCESSFUL TRIP.

Mr.. Edward Parker, one of Nash
ville's best and competent chauffers,
who has been in the employment
of Mr.. L. G. O'Bryan for seven years,
has just returned home from Miami,
Fla, New York City and Waterbury
Conn, where he drove Mr. O'Bryan
and his party for a visit of few
days.
The car used was Pierceair and
they made the trip of 10000 miles
without one accident. It was a
pleasant as we'll as successful trim.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17
MEHARRY NEWS.

DR.. w. B. Davis, II Of Chattanoo-
ga, is visiting relatives and friends
in the city. DR.. Davis has a very
large practice in the Mountain city,
where he is favorably known.
DR.. B. @. Moore of Hopkinsville,
Ky, class IA, has recently been Com
missioned by the Government as
First Lieutenant, M. r. c., thus add
ing one more Star to the Meharry
Service Flag"
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17

DR.. Lester has returned to Chicago,
ILL.,, where he is delegate to the big
Conference, now in session there.
About half of the recent graduates,
are still in the city and are planning
to pass the State Board of Medical
Examiners, here in June. The writer,
gratefully acknowledges receipt of an
invitation to the coming Marriage of
his former pastor and friend, Rev. r.
o. Fuller of Memphis, to Miss Will
liams of Richmond, Va. Rev. Full
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17
DIR. TOWNSEND RESIGNS.

Immediately following the COM
mencement exercises of Roger Will
liams University, it was learned that
DR.. A. M Townsend, former presi-
dent, has resigned and that he has
accepted the pastorate of church in
Memphis. Dr. Townsend, so it is
learned, leaves at once.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17
MOTHERS DAY DINNER.

A lovely dinner was served Sunday
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. T
B. Boyd, 1900 Holman street, in
honor of their mothers. The table
was artistically decorated, having for
fits center cut glass vace filled with
red roses, At each plate was plac
ed a rose to represent each indivi
duals mother.
Those seated at the table were:
Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Boyd, Mrs. G. c.
Watkins, Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Boyd
Miss Rose Evelyn Boyd, Master T. B
Boyd Jr.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17

of the National Association of Dental
Examiners held recently in New York
City. DR.. Martins office practice has
become so heavy that he finds it i'm
possible to take care of the work at
the college and at his office, so he re-
signs his position at Meharry in
order that he may be able to give his
many patients prompt and Ae.cient
service. DR.. Martins work at the
College has been decided success.
He has the honor of turning out the
best prepared class this year in tho
history Of the Institution. The men
of tho class have proven loyal to DR..
Martin in al! of his plans and ideas
and they reglet exceedingly that
their fellow-student in the succeeding
classes Wi. NIT have the benefit. OF his
efficient services.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17
COOPERATIVE CLUB LOST
VALUED MEMBER.

Mr. 5ohn H. Green, Ex-President
and chairman of the Religious Dept.
of the Young Mems Cooperative
Club, died at his post, at Sheffield,
Alabama, He was at his death, Head
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-17
LIEUT.. H. A. CAMERON IN THE
CITY.

Lieut. Cameron, formerly a profess
sor in the High School of the city
was here last week visiting friends
and relatives. He appeared at sever
al public gatherings and made in
teresting addresses on his work and
the war in general. 1t is rumored
that this is the last visit that Lieut..
Cameron will make to the city before
he sails for France. 1t is known that
the government is rushing men to
France to help the allies stem the
great tide of Germans that have been
hurled against them.