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The Washington times., 1918-08-10
HEARD AND SEEN

the Mary Washington and the 7. v.
Arrowsmith?
In the days of our youth we count
ed the days until our favorite club
or Sunday school would give their
excursion to Marshall Hall, River
View, Lower Cedar Point, Clifton
Beach, or Colonial Beach. With our
best girl, her family and our family,
we would leave on the morning boat
and spend the entire day at one Of
these resorts. This in our extreme
youth. As we grew older and went
to work, we would take in the noon
light excursions, leaving at $50,
dancing until after midnight, and if
our good ship happened to be the
Mary Washington, we could dance al
the way back, the boys and girls
giving impromptu concerts on the
deck, assisting Pistorio's land,
which, however, needed very little
assistance.
In these days all boats called at
Shepherds Landing, Just this, side Of
Alexandria, on the Maryland shore,
and the band never failed to play
Maryland, My Maryland" as the
gang plank was lowered and we bade
good-by to our Baltimore friends. A
favorite selection IN those days was
Pop, Goes the Weasel" and at each
pop" the wag of a nilot would pull
a short blast on the whistle.
Your correspondent of a few
nights ago was in error as to sew
eral Of the boats mentioned. The
Wakefield is still running, and only
last August l came from Colonial
Beach on her after the St Johns
had been taken over. The James
town was taken, in 1909, to Argen-
tina and is running excursions now
out of Buenos Aires. The W. W.
Corcoran was burned to the waters
edge in 1894. The Lady of the Lake
was renamed the Harry Randall, and
later the Capital City.
My. youth was spent in South
Washington and | knew the whistle
Of any boat on the Potomac, and
anybody desiring any further in
formation of the old boats, please
write.
Again, will all the boys who went
10 Mrs. Sarah Wise at either the
Jefferson or Smallwood please rise?
CHARLES S. PRICE, Jr.
1883 You St. N. W.
Here's q WHO REMEMBERS that
ought to stir up something. print
it Just as it came through the mall
unsigned:
About twenty years ago, on a Sat-
urday night, about II O'Clock, a party
of sports embarked on the BAR
THOLDI, with a scow attached to its
side. for Gunston Landing, Md. Who
remembers the prizeight that was
pulled on there, going but one min
ute and fifty-five seconds? All kinds
of games we're in full swing on the
scow, covered by a canopy. The
principals in the fight were a celeb
rity from the South Side and a local
instructor: names forgotten.
The ground was staked on near the
waters edge, and close by was a
henhouse, on which the writer was
fortunate in getting a seat Is there
anyone living. besides the writer,
who remembers the details? Two
dollars covered the boat ride and the
fight.
The Washington times., 1918-08-10
Do You Remember

The good old days of the George
Leary, Lady of the Lake, Henry E.
Bishop, City of Richmond, Pilot Boy
(afterward the Belle Haven, and
used as a ferry boat to Alexandria J,
Jane Moseley, John w. Thompson,
W. W. Corcoran, George Law,
Samuel ]. Pentz, and last, but not
least, the slowest and the fastest,
The Washington times., 1918-08-10
SECTIONAL VIEW OF QUEEN sEMIRAMIs, TOMB.

AWhere the shell the brick top Broom
containing royal husbands
copen chamber behind tomb Dchamber
Library inscriptions telling story
semirams' G-circuIar opening leading vaults
low H-Treasures Small chamber containing
Tablet More treasures. K-UnexpIored chamber.
The Washington times., 1918-08-10

upon the throne of Aram when I
had overcome the hosts of my be-
loved.
To Ramman-Nirari l now also
give reverence that it may be con-
tanned forever in this place where
have ordained that Ninib, the
powerful, the strong, the god of
all gods of Anu, take me to his
arms and here guard over me until
the Great Lake shall again devas-
tate the earth and my kingdom
thereon. May all the princes who
shall rule after me be guided in
their mighty judgments by the
chronicles of my righteous doings,
which | have had recorded in these
chambers for the treasure Of the
great Ninib. And to these later
princes who may be called by
Ashur say if this temple decay
and thou see this writing, then re-
pair its damages and write thy
name with mine, that the God Anu
may know / grant to thee my favor
also, and restore this temple to its
place.
The Washington times., 1918-08-10

To Hinib, the powerful, the
strong, the exalted, the chief of
the gods, the valiant, the mighty,
the perfect; /, Seniramis, the
great queen, the powerful queen,
the queen of the world, of As
syria, of Van, Of Babylon and
Nineveh, and of all the lands that
are beyond. / bend in reverence
and say these things of myself. l
have found no rival since my vic
tory over the mighty Aram, the
King of the Van, and his hosts.
The King of Aram, to him,
owe my allegiance of reverence
and in his name have conquered
the earth. Among the princes of
the four quarters of the earth
there is none to compare to him
whom / have made my consOrt, the
great Ramman-Nirari, who is King
of Assyria, the mighty successor
of the great, the powerful, the
wise King Shamshi-Ramman,
whose bondwoman l was, and
whose captive from the palace of
Babylon / was, and who set me
The Washington times., 1918-08-10

We may know now whether it she or Nebuchadnez-
who built the wonderful Hanging Gardens of Babylon
whether the aqueducts and roadways that among
the first great engineering feats of history of her
CONTINUED in LastC Column)
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30
WOMEN URGED TO
SAVE IN KITCHEN

Women of America: War may de-
stroy little of your comfort, but if
we win, your honor will be preserved.
If the Kaiser wins-you know the
fate of Belgium. There is the truth.
What can you do? Just do what the
United States Food Administration
asks you to do. It's not hard, but it
is necessary.
Eat only as much as you really
need.
Buy only three pounds of sugar per
person per month. (You may have as
much corn syrup, molasses, sorghum,
honey and maple syrup as you like).
Use not more than one pound of
fat per person per week.
Use not more than two pounds of
meat per person per week.
Use cheese, pinto beans, soy beans,
nuts and fish.
Uuse up every drop of milk.
Give the children whole milk.
Don't use more than "a pounds of
wheat flour per person per week.
Make this amount less if you can.
This amount of wheat flour includes
the amount you use in bread. All
bread, homemade or bakers, should
contain 20 per cent of cereals other
than wheat.
Use other cereals as much as de
sired.
Don't do any deep fat frying.
Don't eat between meals.
Don't eat midnight suppers.
Don't hoard food.
Deny yourself pastry.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the matter of the Estate of Ca
milo ito, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
derSighed, administrator of the estate
of Camille Botto, deceased, to the
creditors of and all persons having
claims against said decedent, to file
them, with the necessary vouchers,
within four months after the first pub
lication of this notice, in the office
'r the Clerk of the Superior Court of
he State of California in and for the
,ounty cf Imperial, or to exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers,
yithin four months after the first pub
ication of this notice, to the said Ray
dear at 5l7 Main street, FL Centre,
0alifornia, the same being his place
0f business in all matters connected
with said estate of Camille Botto, de-
ceased.
Dated March 8, 1918.
RAY EDGAR,
administrator of the Estate of Ca
Milo Rotto. Deceased.
Marc l6-23-30Apr6
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30
HARRY HEATHER
WRITES FROM
SAN ANTONIO
One of the Men Who Left With the
Chauffeurs Tells of the Experience
He has Had at the Aviation Camp
Since His Arrival-Wants Friends
to Send Him Candy.

Harry Heather, soldier of Uncle
Sam, who recently left for the train
ing camp at San Antonio, Tex, has
written the following interesting story
of the first few days cf the ll.c of
a recruit:
"Well, here am, and then some.
Made the trip and was awful glad to
land here, because the diner did not
feed us enough Then when we got in
there were several hundred just like
US.
"This is Sunday and have been aw-
fully busy ever since our car landed
at Camp of Kelly Field. We passed,
of course, and stood examination pref
ty well. The doctor said the Imperial
Valley bunch were the best all around
average men that he had come across.
"After we had been examined and
they had inocluated us for typhus,
they sent us over to the trade school
for test and most of the boys pasesd
fine; others were not so good. Then
someone saw us and noticed we were
"husky" bunch and had us assigned
to their outfit, which is balloon sec
ton. And this is where | am now,
with all the boys from the Valley.
"Now we are in quarantine and un-
der surveillance for any contagious
malady. We will be here for two
weeks yet and get two more shots IN
the arm for other diseases. Our train
ing is rather stiff and the grub is fair
| ly good.
"The first day or so we were in an
awful fix for grub-only enough for
Chinaman, and not healthy one at
that. We were really weak from hun
ger. At that we had to do man
size work. We were disguested boys,
believe me.
81 am the only one here from Cali
patria and the night | left felt like
| had no friends in the world. No one
to say 'Hello."
"They gave the boys at Ell Centre a
good send mostly talk, though
and silk flag apiece. The Los An
geles boys have, most of them, got
sweaters and kits filled with all kinds
of necessary things-needles, paper,
mirrors, safety razors, and some an
over supply.
"Now, if there is anybody there
sending me anything, make it candy
any kind There is something about
it, | don't know what, that takes hold
of you and you just have to have
candy. We are confined here and
can't get away 600 mem and S2o
worth of candy lasted only thirty min
utes last night. Every time we get a
chance to send for anything, we send
for candy.
Last night stood guard. Today we
drilled. This evening we have to cur
selves. Some life-one continuous
round of hurrying and waiting. Just
the short time we have been here we
are passable soldiers and are drilled
better than most of the fellows that
have been here month. 1t looks as
though we would be in France within
forty days. We are quartered in an
aeroplane, hangar, a large tent; and
will be here for two weeks. We can't
get out of the confines of a bolm-
Diary of 300 feet, nor can apvone come
in. We also have to lear scipline;
and these Officers ar 1ding
it to US. | feel abog lnw
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30

who was informed about his first
born. He was very proud. After
thinking awhile he stated he would
not take a million dollars for it, but
would not give a tin dime for the next
one.
"Some of the boys do hot like it be-
cause U. S. A. fooled them and got
them in this outfit, and | must say
am of the same feelings-been
fooled. Looked for truck or auto
and have about four chances in 100,
whic his correct with this outfit Am
with a fine bunch of boys and glad |
came with them. Some of these boys
arc highly educated, which is better
than the average of the other parts
Lof the army. Our officers are also
better class than the average. We
are, or will be, A. S. S. C. U. S. A.
Anyone that has any interest in this
poor soldier, write, and any of my
friends who write will lbe only too
glad to hear from, and l must say !
don't receive letters like some of these
fellows. This is not only myself, but
all the boys. We don't get a news
/ paper unless we send for them, and
you know what bunch of hungry
tired, busy men would enjoy letter
or paper Write anyway. Yours,
"HARRY HEATHER,
Second Quarantine, A. S. S. c., Car,
John Wise, San Antonio, Tex"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30
"Oyer the Top" in Broad Daylight.
(By Associated Press)

With the American Army in France,
Thursday, March 2S.-Two officers
and four men went over the top in
board daylight to determine defenitc-
ly whether the Germans were present
in large numbers in certain firing
trench After four hours in the open
a patrol was discovered, but the Amer
leans returned to their trenches un-
scratched by enemy fire.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30
German Claims.
(By Associated press)

Berlin, March 29.--Since the begin
ming of the offensive, the Germans
have taken 10000 prisoners and ll0O
guns, army headquarters have an
uounced.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30

Eggs-Fresn extras, 4G; case count,
So; pullets, 36. All eggs sold include
cases ard filters, valued at 35 cents.
Poultry-prices to producers: Small
broilers, SO; large broilers, IL pounds
and up, 38; old cocks, 18; Leghorn,
27m28: roasting chickens. 3 pounds
and up, 40; old cocks, 1S; Leghorn,
hens, %; young ducks, 80; old
ducks, 20; SQUAD pigeons, 4.O0@5.00;
27; turkeys, SO; geese, %.
Grain and Feeo-(Per 100 pounds !:
Alfalfa meal, 2.20; alfalfa molasses,
80; barley, rolled, $50; ground bar
ev. $50; recleaned barley, 3.65; corn,
whole yellow, Ais whole white corn
4.45; corn, sacked, 4.5O; Egyptian
corn, 4O5; white feed oats, $50; bran,
1876; shorts, 3.O5; No. l wheat. 100
pound sacks, 4.05: cracked wheat. 4.40;
milo maize, $40; oilcake meal, 3.85;
alfalfa hay, No. l, 2S.O0@3O.OO; No. 2
26.00@2S.00.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30
British Forced Back.
lRv Associated Pressl

London, March 29.-The BritisA
have been pressed back in heavy hght-
ing south Of the Sommc to line run.
ming. west of Hamel, MaEce,- Gave ard
Dcmum.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Six Draft Horses.

In the case of Merrick VS.. Scott the
Sheriff of Imperial county will sell
to the highest bidder, for cash, six
horses, weight from 1850 to 1850. Sale
to be held at 10 o'clock On April 4, at
Broadway Feed and Fuel Yards, Ell
Centre. AMEND & AMEND,
Attorneys for Plaintiff. Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30

Classified Advertising CHARGED
70 ACCOUNTS will be at the rate of
hc per word, with a minimum charge
csc.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING.
Accepted According to the Following
Rates and Rules.

Rates-The rate for inserting PRE-
PAID Classified or Liner ADVERTISE
nents in The Imperial Valley Press
1c per word each inst rtion, if paid
II advance. Minimum charge, csc.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30

The Imperial Valley Press cannot
'uarantee the accuracy or assume re-
possibility for more than one incor-
ect insertion of any advertisement or
cred for more than one time.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30
Huns Get Two Towns.

(By Associated Press)
Berlin, March 3O.-The Germans
have captured, ,Beucourt and Mesieres,
it is officially. announced.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30

Errors not the fault of the adver-
User, which clearly lessen the value OF
the advertisement, will be rectlfled
My by republication without extra
barge on presentation of claim within
i've davs after insertion. No allow
nee will be made when the error does
.ot materially affect the sense or pur-
ose Of the advertisement.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30

Butter-Creamery extras, 43c per
pound. The selling price to the trade
is cents higher than above quota
lion.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30
May, 31.71; J ly, 31.36, September,
0.35. Spots, $3.50.

Following are Los Angeles produce
quotations at the close of business
asst night:
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30
classified WANT ADS

MARSH SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT
trees; several hundred at 25c each
while they last; good healthy stock.
p. p. Eckhart, IA miles south and |
z mile west of Meloland.
OK SAFE QUICK-Span work horses
and span work mules, cheap Also a
riding plow, disc. float and large
fresno. Chas. L. Justice, 600 state.
FOR SALE-Powerful Rumley gas pull
tractor; will pull three bottom plow
plow Tor sale. Inquire at John Baron
ranch, = mile north of McCabe
church. 4 miles S.W. of El Centre.
HOUSES FOR RENT
OR RENT-Six-room modern house,
unfurnished, $50; lar6e lawn. Chas.
g. Justice, $50 State.
FOR RENT-New modern 5-room bum
galow with sleeping porch, complete
ly furnished; everything new; Will
rent from six months to good tenant.
Address p. O. Box 666, City.
Ok SALE LIVE STOCK
'oR SALE" striches. j. Mayo, Bard,
Cal.
OR SALE-Four light mules on Var
ney ranch, u mile east of Acacia
school.
COR SALGI-Thirty COWS, mostly Hol-
stems; lease on 80 acres alfalfa.
Phone 1875, Holtville. stevenson
ranch.
roH sALii-riity high grade Jerseys
and Holsteins on my place, miles
NE. El Ccntro,; lease of 80 acres al
falfa pasture goes with the sale. j.
D; kissee, miles NE Ell Centro
FOR SALE REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE-32o acres fine soft land;
highly improved; large house and
screen porches; artesian water.
Nothing better. e. L. Bennett e Co..
SAG Main ST.
ASA GkANDH-The valley of Low
Prise Lands and c,ld HIGH GL p PRICE e oo
Wilson About 1t, Az Main St, El
Centre. Phone 167. -
FOK SALE-Wen improved 40-acre
ranch. on Yuma project, California
side; wheat, barley, alfalfa and cot
ton planted. Owner at Princess ito-
tel until Friday morning. l.. j. Port
man.
HELP WANTED.
I. CENTEO ENrLOl WE'VE AGENtY
WANTED-l4aborers for san Diego e
Arizona Ra'lroad; S2.a5 per day;
board, 90c per day. Beds, cots ana
DldhhttS LUZ lllHi4tt' CSii - A1'ii
ploymcnt Agency, 228 Fourth st.
.UTOS FOR SALE
OR SALE-Ford auto at a bargain.
Call 1919 n. Third st. villa Farms.
.DVERTlSER will sell a 1916 Ford
delivery car, in pink of condition.
at sacrifice price for cash. Ad-
dress Box 1T, care valley Press.
FOR SALE-1917 Overland, A l in
every respect; driven but 2000 miles
Snap price for cash. $500. win make
terms. Cal! or address Box 142. I'm
perial Valley Press office
FOR SALE--Auto truck in splendid
condition at price that will get
the money that ] need quickly. Con
aition guaranteed. See TIE truck
win demonstrate it to any inter
eSted party. Arrange Cor appoint
ment Box 12i- care Valley Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30
DIR. r. A. BUPGER
DIJ C.sUrTk clIp ~ L. r
MARKET QUOTATIONS

Following are closing quotations
for New York cotton, furnished by
he Imperial Valley Long Staple Cot
ton Growers Association:
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30
HOUSES FOR RENT

OR RIGNT-SiX-room modern house,
unfurnished, $50; larse lawn. Chas.
g. Justice, $50 state
FOR RENT-NeW modern 5-room bum
galoW with sleeping porch, complete
ly furnished; everything new; Will
rent from six months to good tenant.
Address p. O. Box 666, City.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Large brindle COW; dehorned;
barred horseshoe left mp;
dropped udder. Phone S5F3, Holt
Vile Reward.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30

HELP WANTED.
l. CENTRD EMPLOY NEWT AGENCY
u ANTED-LaborerS for san Diego &
Arizona Railroad; $2.75 per day;
board, 90c per day. Beds, cots and
blankets furnished. El Centre En- =
ploymcnt Agency, 228 Fourth st.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30

FOR SALE-Thirty COWS, mostly II ol-
steins; lease on 80 acres alfalfa.
Phone 1875, HoltviUe. Stevenson
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30
Ok SALE LIVE STOCk

OR SALE" striches. j. Mayo, Bard,
Cal.
OR SALE-Four light mules on Var
ney ranch, y mile east of Acacia
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-30

coH sALIi-tiity high grade Jerseys
and HolsteinS on my place, miles
NE. EI Centro,; lease of 80 acres al
falfa pasture goes with the sale. j.
d. Kissee, miles n. Il. El Centro.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

According to the St. Cloud Times,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Murphy of that
city have three sons in the service of
their country. Good for the Murphys.
Here in Princeton we have two fam
lies that are each represented by three
boys in the service the Bergs and the
Umbehockers. More than that, the
fathers Of these two families died
years ago. Mrs. Berg and Mrs. I'm
behocker were sorry to have their sons
go but they did not say nay to their
going.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

One Of the major attractions in
Princeton on Red Cross day, next
Thursday, will be the famous Zurah
Temple Shriners' band of Minneapolis.
The band is composed Of professional
and business men and never plays for
hire. The band will come to Elk River
on the 10 o'clock N. P. train, where
IS automobiles will be waiting to con
vey them to Princeton. It is expected
that the full band Of So pieces will
come.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

In a communication to the Isle Ad.
vance veteran of the civil war, J. J.
Ash, gives some good patriotic advice
Among other things he advises: Don't
say, my wife belongs to the Red Cross
or she bought Liberty bond and
paid for it, but join the Red Cross and
when the next opportunity comes buy
Liberty bond and be a man among
men, and then and only then can you
be respected as man."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

Chas. Dockstader, piano tuner, Min
neapolis, who carries credentials from
the Brooks-Evans Piano Co., Superior
Piano Co. and other houses he has
worked for, and has a route estab-
lished from Minneapolis to Superior,
will call on you in few days. 24-1c
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

Clean up, have the streets. in good
shape, make the village look spick-and-
span, fling your banners to the breeze
and in short put your best foot for
ward next Thursday. Make Red Cross
day red letter day in the history of
Princeton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

Serious engine trouble yesterday
compelled the starch factory to shut
down temporarily so far as the manu-
featuring process is concerned.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

In the list Of severely wounded from
France appears the name of Angus
+. Osburne of Book, this county. We
sincerely hope Angus will recover. He
IS the first Of the Mile, Laos county
boys reported in the list of casualties.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

Mrs. Ed. Nelson and son, Allen, re-
turned from a two weeks sojourn
with Mrs. Nelson's parents at Fargo,
N. D., last Wednesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

1t pays to use the split log drag on
the roads after every rain. Compare
the roads which have been dragged
regularly with those which have been
allowed to cut into ruts.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

To lose Liberty bond is the same
as losing money. Better be safe than
sorry by renting safe deposit box
in our fireproof vault. Princeton State
Bank. 1850
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

AS it is expected that every woman
in town will be busy getting ready for
the big Red Cross. day the Red Cross
workroom will not be open any day
next week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

Albert Colburn of Anoka, who is
home on a 20-days' furlough from
Camp Greene, N. c., was visiting
friends in Princeton on Monday. Mr..
Colburn is corporal in the quarter
masters department Of a truck COM
pany.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

Anything Of practical benefit to the
farmers the Union always has and al
ways will favor. Not a line has ever
appeared in the columns of the Union
that has been detrimental to the in
terests Of the farmer. That is the
Unions record.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

Governor Burnquist is scheduled to
speak next Thursday, June 10, as fol-
lows: At Santiago at II a. M;
Princeton at the fair grounds at 2 p.
M; at Milaca at p. m.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

If the weather god favors us there
will be 10000 people in Princeton next
Thursday. People are coming from
far and near to listen to Governor
Burnquist and hear the Shriner's band
of So pieces discourse sweet music.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

Anton A. Swanson was arrested on
Saturday at Onamia for failure to
REGISTER in the selective service as re-
quired by law and brought to Prince
ton by Sheriff Shockley. He registered
and was permitted to return home.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-06-06

No admission fee will be charged
to the fair grounds on Red Cross day,
but there is no limit to the amount
you can contribute to the Red Cross
fund. The Lord loveth cheerful and
generous giver.