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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24
A Letter From the Crown Prince
TO His Pa, the Kaiser.
"On the Run Somewhere in France, ;"
Everywhere in France.
''All the Time.

Dear Papa:
am writing on der run. as der brave
and glorious soldiers under my command
have not seen the Rhine for SO long dat
they have started back dat way, and of
course am going nit dem, On, papa,
dere has been some offcl dings happened
here in Franco. First started in my
big offensive which was to crush de TOOL
Americans but dey know 50 little about
military tactics dat dcy vill not be
crushed Just like want dem. sent
my men in der fight in big waves and
ven dey got to de Americans de all said
| 'Boo" as loud as dey could holler. Veil,
according to vot you have always told
me, de Americans have turned and run
like blazes, but vat do you tink, dem
fool Americans don't know anything
about war and instead Of running de
odder way, dey came right towards us.
Some Of dem vas singing about I've
or some odder foolish song and some
Of dem vas laffing like fools. Dey are
SO ignorant. But dey are otfel reckless
nit der guns, and ven dey come towards
us it vas den dat my men took notion
dey wanted to go back to der dear old
Rhine We don't like the little dirty
Marne river anyhow. And Oh, papa
dem Americans use offel language Dey
know nothing Of kulter, and say such
otfe things right before us.o And dey
blasphcmy too. Vat you think dey said
right in front Of my face? One big
husky, from place dey call Missouri,
he said oh, pap hate to tell you vat
an otfel ting he said ''To hell nit the
Kaiscr!" Did you ever hear anything
so oirel? didn't tink anybody would
say such an otfcl thing. 1t made me SO
mad Wouldn't stand and hear such an
otfcl ting SO | turned around and run
nit de odder boys. Vas right? Vat?
And, Oh, papa, you know dem breast
plates vot you sent us can you send
some to put on our backs? You know
ve is going de oddcr way now and breast
plates are no good for the cowardly
Americans are shooting us right in der
back. Some Of our boys took off der
reastplates and put dem behind, for
de fool Americans are playing, "De Star
Spangled Banner nit machine guns on
dem plates. Can't you help US?
You remember in your speech you
said nothing could stand before de brave
German soldiers? Oh, papa don't be-
licvc desc ignorant Americans ever read
your speech for de run after us like We
vas a lot Of rabbits. Vot do you think
Of dot? Cant you send dem some Of
your speeches right away? Dcy don't
know how terrible We are. Can you have
my army back to Belgium we're We Won
all glory?
My men can vip all de vimmcn and
children vot dem Bclgians can bring us.
But desc Americans are so rough and
ignorant. We can't make dem under
stand dot We hof de best soldiers on
earth and ven We try to sing "Deutsch-
land Nbers Allies dcy laugh like lot
of monkeys. But We are getting the
best of de Americans We can out run
dem. Papa if We are not de best fight
ers on earth We sure de best runners.
| Nobody can keep up nit US ven We tink
Of dc dear old Rhine and my army never
did tink 40 much Of de dear old river.
Let me know right away what to do
by return post office
CLOWN PRINCE WILLIE.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

england proudly boasts Of motorcy-
IS weighing less than 100 pounds, and
erybody knows that the question Is
ot how much one weighs, but how
lch noise can 1t make?
Has Not Learned Llfe's Lesson.
A man who has lived and has not
own tolerant toward others does
It deserve to meet with tolerance
msclf.--Turgeniev.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24
State Of Ohio. City OF Toledo.
Tuoo. C0nnfv AT

frank J. Cheney makes oath that no
is senior partner Of tho firm Of r. J.
Cheney 6 Co., doing business in the City
Of Toledo. County and State aforesaid:
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9Th day Of December.
A. d. 1885, A. w. GLEASON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken In
ternally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces Of tho System. Send
for testimonials. free.
r. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by oil druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

The fuel shortage definitely locates
self east Of the Mississippi. The ad-
60, "Go West and grow up with the
untry," Is modernly modified to go
est and get warm"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Tudor, Australia's new prime minis
r, used to be q hatmaker in America.
good many big foreigners Of these
nes seem to have got their start in
If midst.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Stacker" is one who cvadcs scrv-
zee III lhe army or navy, while Il "Slick-
'r IS one who puts on uniform, hut
never goes near the firing line.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

1T thundcrs all around the sky"
Qnallhcd women lawyers in Italy are
ao"nt to bc granted the privilege or
practicing their profession.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Loyalty has suddenly dcvclopca m
70 part or the American sman boy,
no is firmly behind the adm,n,stro'
on In the matter Of the closing Of tho
hools.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

An American composer has been
M"ro'o prize Of 81 900 for an opcra.
ne trouble with prize operas Is that
Ivy never seem to be worth the
loney.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

ionItrE rniScrS in the lniddle West
'rcdlct there Will be 81 ard even S1.25
'ggs within the next year There's one
consolation: There won't be many.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

some way should bc devised TO rule
u' us hohcSScntialS the manufacture
'i'"HardS, snow, zero weather, cOnl
horlases and crippled Transportation
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Every time n housewife orders beef
instead Of veal she is giving that calf
chance to grow into full steerhood.
A three-ycar- will feed moro Amer
lean boys at the front than calf Will.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

London reports tina; its taXis skate
on the pavcmcntS while over here the
taXlS are often used in carrying those
who have their skates on.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Thc average citizen is willing ana
anxious To stand by his country, but he
wants {" bc nbl" to stand hy his coal
stove too.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Germans in intcrnmrnt camps in this
country are playing soccer football. At
least that gives them Il chance 10 kick
each other in the ShinS.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Blu, even with all the coal conserva.
ton we can't manage to have Il smoke
less day.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Woodrow Wilson was born IN Virginia
but after his notes to Germany, Missouri
will probably claim him as her own.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

The baseball fan is agitotcd by fear
mat hom".t"am stars Will be drafted
nnu hope that the visiting stars will be.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

MaSciicld The poet. thinks the war
will develop great intcllrctS. There has
been no sign OF them yet.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Foch, Haig. Pershing and GO. also
made important replies TO Princc MAXI
milan recently.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Loafing on voorhees, days is form
Of patriotism that will appeal strongly
to some.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

An army officer rrp"rtS that married
men stand shell shock better than sin
gle ones. They're used tn being blown
UP.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

These worklcSs days give one q good
opportunity for cleaning out the fur
mace.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

The fuel administration rises to re-
mark that it cannot be blamed for the
sort OF winter we are having
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

AS Queen Marie Antoincttc might
have said: 'li lhcy have no coal why
do they not burn gaSt'
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24
Wilson to the voice from Germany,
TO whom am speaking-to to whom.

'Tis an old stall. Capt. Kidd also when
they got him, said he only fought in
self-defense.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

more uniformity In observing meat
less and wheatlcss days would pre-
vent a nan from getting meat or
wheat denied him at one restaurant
merely by going to another.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

The thing that we jokcd about has
come upun uS--thc "hcntlcsS day.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

An ice famine is predicted for next
summer. but who cares for that now Z
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Gct-rich-quick promoters should not
1.-Two in patc-glass houses.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24
We hope that Foch will fix it 80.
That Belgium lands the knockout blow

The Kaiser to Hindenburg don
seem to know where to draw the iihe'
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24
OCTOBER "a, 1918

You might profitably utilize your
snare time licking Thrift stamps.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Considering the brotherhood Of man,
this war is Il very notable family row.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24
WE BUY
DED FALSE TEETH

We pay from So. 90 to $35. 90 per set
(broken or not) We also pay actual
value for Diamonds, old Gold, Silver and
Bridge-work. Send at once by parcel
post and receive cash by return mail
wAzER'S TOOTH SPECIALITY
Dept. X. 2007 So. 9Th ST.
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Daily Thought.
That act Of contemplation crenteg
. thing contemplated.--Disraeli.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

a Al0IO model Overland Touring
Car, in good condition; has not been
used much | vii! sell fer ca2H or
trade it. A. G. Sutherland, Pickens,
5. c., R-d. 23
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

aHDr sale One good horse and two
good colts. Apply Mrs. B. G. Baker.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Lost. Strayed or stolen Red
and white spotted yearling. ANY in
formation as to it's whereabouts will be
rewarded. B. F. higgins. 26
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Notice to Farmers We will
furnish you bagging and ties to cover
your cotton for 81. 90 per bale. Pickens
Mill. 81 If
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Oats for salc-I have few Red
Rust Proof and Hastings 100 Bushel
seed onts for sale. Robt. Stewart 26
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

Corn Wanted--Wil pay 81. 90 per
bushel CASH delivered at Easley.
Finley & Whitmire, Easley, S. G..
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

For Sale One Busha Shingle Mill,
also Peerless S h. p. engine, both in
good condition for work. Apply G. E.
CrenshaW, Central, S. G. 23
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

For SnIe-Two Ford Touring cars.
Henry w. Garrison, Easley S. G. %
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-24

6l8 9TH: Street. Des Moines, Iowa
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-12-12

Eta SmlCn, OuSdn TdtIcISoH, 1ud Md-
honey, Mary Collins; alternates, Alice
Cannon, Hannah Wilson, Orissa Wing,
Frances Murch. Three more alIernates
will be appointed at the next meeting.
NORTH BELFAST. Word has been re-
ceived from Everett S. Hatch, son of MIR.
and Mrs. w. G. Hatch, who is located in
Camp Meade, Md, that he has been pro-
NOTED to sergeant. Sergt. Hatch is a
graduate of the Eastern Radio Institute,
Boston. Last July he enlisted in the
Signal Corps service and was sent to the
University of Vermont, at Burlington,
for further study and training. He COM
pleted the course of instruction there and
was transferred to Camp Meade, the first
of November preparatory to sailing for
France. He has learned since the armis-
tice was signed that his battalion was
scheduled to sail for France in four days
from that date The order was cancelled
and Sergt. Hatch expects his discharge
from the army very soon and WILL return
home. Vt. !. Fred A. Holmes is building an
extension of 1870 feet to his already large
plant for the purpose of establishing a
dry kiln. He has large contracts to fur
nish cooperage stock. MI. Holmes plans
to do an extensive business and with his
excellent equipment will be ready to
meet all demands. -. Harry Hurd of Bed
ford, Mass, is spending. ten days vaca-
ton with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. NJ
F. Hurd.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-12-12
ADELINE BIRD JONES.

Adeline H., widow of Alfred Jones
of Bangor, died in Providence, R. l., Sat-
urday morning, Dec. 7th. She was born
in Northport in December IL, 1884. Her
married life was spent in Bangor, but
she was also we'll known as a summer
resident of Belfast, Mr.. Jones building
several of the first cottages on the shore
front of Allyn field. With her daughter,
Mrs. Lilly r. Bemis of Bangor, she was
living in Providence with her son, Dr.
Arthur Jones. About a week ago she
sustained paralytic shock which caused
her death. She was the daughter of
David and Mary BIainard) Bird and in
1854 was married to Capt. L. R. Glidden
who died in 1857. They had one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Addie F. Walcott of Meriden,
Conn. In 1859 she was married TO AL
fred Jones, so many years in business in
Bangor. Of the six children, four sur
vive, Alonzo D. Jones of Bangor and
those mentioned above. Alfred E. Jones
died about ten years ago and Chas. S. Jones
within few days of his fathers death
last March. Two sisters, Mrs. Flora B.
Whitehead and Mrs. Mary A. Pendleton,
both of Belfast and one brother, Au-
gustine Bird of Northport, also survive
The funeral was held in Providence last
Tuesday.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-12-12
LOUISA ]. THOMPSON.

The death of Louisa j., wife of Dom
aid H. Thompson, formerly of Belfast,
occurred at her home in State street,
Brewer, Dec. 3rd, at the age of "a years.
She is survived by her husband and two
sons, William P, and Charles H. Thomp-
son. Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred w.
Mclaughlin of Brewer, two sisters and
three brothers also survive her, Misses
Effie NJ, Agnes B., of Brewer William
R. Mclaughlin of Rockland, Harold J..
Mclaughlin in the service in France,
and Charles H. Mclaughlin of Brewer.
Mrs. Thompson's death followed an at
tack of influenza and is particularly sad
since her sister was buried about week
ago with the same disease. The little
nephew, Ernest Shaw, died in Bangor
from the same disease. Mrs. Thompson
was born and always lived in Brewer.
She was well known and had wide circle
of friends. Her death and the double be-
reavement in the family will be deeply
mourned. The death of Charles H., in
FAINT son of Donald H. Thompson, occur
red Dec. 4th. The child died from in
fluenza and his death followed his moth
er's one day later. The funeral was a
double one Thursday afternoon at 2.S0
from the Mclaughlin residence, 2l9 State
street and was private because of other
sickness in the family.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-12-12
Waldo County Pomona Grange

Waldo County Pomona Grange met
with Mystic Grange, Belmont, Tuesday,
Dec 3rd. On account of inclement
weather, bad travelling and the still pre-
vailing influenza the attendance was
small. "A class of two candidates were
instructed in the degree of Pomona.
Noon recess with the usual bountiful din
ner by host grange, and social hour
was thoroughly enjoyed.
Grange then Ieconvened with music by
chorus and a very fine address of well
come by Miss Airline Morse. Worthy
Overseer, C. S. Adams in behalf of the
visiting patrons responded in very able
and appropriate manner. Several busi-
ness matters were then taken up after
which the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Master, B. l..
Aborn; Overseer, C. S. Adams; Lecturer,
Annie B. Aborn; Steward, Leroy Morse;
Assistant Steward, Milbury Hunt; Chap
lain, Mrs. Grace Woods; Treasurer, Frank
element, oeCIeIdIy, 1iAoS1 Do"oh, NoIC
Keeper, C. w. Achorn; Flora, Mrs.
Cora Gay; Pomona, Mrs. Hattie Morse;
Ceres, Mrs. Annie Clement; Lady AS
sistant Steward, Mrs. Alice Hunt; Execu-
tive Committee, Delbert Paul, Manley
O. Wilson and B. F. Foster. After the
election of officers the host grange rem
dered fine program as follows: Duet,
airline Morse and Nellie Brewster; Piano
Solo, Nellie Brewster; Rcc., "The, Fabric
of Our Flags" Mrs. Hattie Head; Piano
Solo, Airline Morse; Song, hattie Head
and Hattie Morse. A rising vote ol
thanks was given Mystic Grange for the
cordial welcome and splendid entertain
ment and the grange closed with singing
America.
Next meeting will be with Equity
Grange, Belfast, Jan. 7, with address OF
welcome, Clara Seckins; response, Mrs.
Levi Merriam; topic, What are our law
makers doing and what would you have
them do, Hon. j. R. Dunton. Installation
OF officers. A speaker from the Maine
State Grange is expected to be present.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-12-12
Red Cross Notes.

There are still a number OF surelca
aprons and walls which have Deen ieit
| the Red Cross rooms. Will the owner
please Get them at their earliest con
venience?
The sewing work is so far behind tha
it has recently been found necessary u
turn down two orders-a tnlhg WHICH
has never before happened in the history
of our Chapter. We have met every oo'
legation in the past, and can stili 40 sc
with degree of pride and satls1action II
evervone who ran will come and help fol
at least one afternoon week. oome
have labored under the erroneous iiiipies'
sion that everyone must run sewing
machine. There is an abundance Oh hdlo
work-basting, making collars and pock'
cts to be ready when needed, button
holes, sewing on tags, etc. Come ano
help. The rooms are open every aIIer'
noon, except Mondays and Saturdays.
Knltters are still in great demand. Oul
| Belfast allotment alone is l3OO pairs O1
socks and 800 sweaters. The former are
not to be sent until FeD. list, but there is
a present demand for sweaters which
makes it necessary to finish them as
soon as possible. There have been so
many willing knitters in the past that
we feel sure that you will rally to the
oil liua need
We are indebted to Mrs Chipman c.
Pineo of Rio Janeiro, Brazil, formerly
Miss Elizabeth Quimby of Belfast, tor
gift of $50 for our home organization.
Mrs. Pineo has been very active Red
Cross worker in her new home, but her
work has been chiefly for foreigners.
This gift is an expression of her desire to
help also our own boys.
The American Red Cross has issued a
leatlet to returning soldiers entitled
when You Get Home" The Home
Service Committee of the Waldo County
Chapter make their own the Introductory
words in this pamphlet: "We, your
neighbors, speaking through the Red
Cross, welcome your return. You have
served US and your country well in the
greatest war in history Whether you
served in this country or on the battle
fields of France, we are proud of you. In
your absence we pledged ourselves
through the Red Cross that in times OF
emergency and anxiety your family need
want for nothing which friendly interest
and ample resources could supply. When
you get home you may be sure that this
friendly interest will not cease. Our
greatest opportunity to be of service may
come while you and your family are get
ting back to everyday life. We may need
only to supply you with information, but
that will be given promptly and accurate
ly. Whatever we shall have the opportu-
nifty to do, we shall gladly do"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-12-12
HELEN WARREN BATCHELDER.

Helen Warren, wife of John W. Batch
elder, died at their home, No. II North
port Avenue, after an illness of about one
week with influenza followed by pneu-
monia. She was born in Searsmont April
%, 1898, the daughter of Lincoln and the
late Kittie (Wentworth Warren. She
has made her home in Belfast for the
past three years. She is survived by her
young husband, whom she married in Cam
den Aug. 2l, 1917, by her father, who
lives in Bingham, by one brother and two
sisters, Franklin Warren of Belfast, Mrs.
Alice w. Moore of Bingham and Miss
Belle Warren of Belfast. She was an
attendant at the Methodist church. The
funeral took place at her late home
Wednesday at 2 p. M, Rev. Charles w.
Martin of the M. E. church officiating.
The,remains were placed in the receiving
tomb in Grove cemetery.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-12-12
RALPH EMERY

Ralph Emery of Kalamazoo, Mich, a
native and summer resident of Belfast,
died Sunday morning at Hotel Manhat-
tan, N. Y, where he was on business
trip. Mr. Emery was born in Belfast 81
wears ago, the only son of the late Capt.
Robert T. and Elizabeth S. tRoss) Emery.
He attended the Belfast High school in
the wears previous to the regular grad
uation which began il 1878. He attend
ed the Portland business college and began
work as hookkeeper for the late A. P
Sibley who was in the ha, business. lie
later was bookkeeper for Swan & Sibley
and for about three years was a member
of that firm He went to Detroit, Mich,
where he was interested N the Detroit
Stove Co., and for few years was also
engaged in the tailor business. June 10,
1890, he married Miss Louise M. Buxton
of Detroit, who lived only about year
after their marriage Their son, Lieut.,
Robert T. Emery, is now in France. In
1901 Mr.. Emery married Mrs. Flma Lee
Cahll of Kalamazoo, who survives him.
a step-son, Major Lee Cahlll, now i'll
France, and Margaret. wife of Major
Charles B. Hazeltine, U. s. Army, of
Belfast, also survive. Mrs. Wilmer j.
Dorman and her daughter Hope, his
cousins, are his only Belfast relatives.
Although Mr. Emery has spent the
greater part of his life in Michigan he
was frequent visitor in his home city,
where he has always maintained his
parents residence on Church street as a
summer home. His mother died when he
was a small child and his father died
Oct. Is, 1899 The remains arrived in
Belfast Tuesday night. Mrs Emery,
her brother, Fred Lee and wife, Major
and Mrs. Hazeltine are expected here to
attend the funeral. Rev. Arthur E. Will
son will officiate and the services will be
held in the Unitarian church, but the
h our had not been announced.
q .c%v
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-12-12
NORTH ISLESBORO.

War Savings Stamps are patriotic
gifts.
Mrs. H. NJ Coombs is home from Oak
land for few days.
Miss Zoa Coombs was the guest last
week of Mrs. Joseph Pendleton at Dark
Harbor.
Miss Edna Pendleton left Nov. 9th for
South Framingham, Mass, where she
has employment in the straw shap.
Mrs. Maynard Keller left last week for
New York for visit with her husband.
Her mother, Mrs. Robinson, is keeping
house for her during her absence.
Give War Savings Stamps this Christ