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inevitable delay in ratification on the
part OF the United States, the powers
have agreed that President Wilson's
signature will be regarded as r~atifying
the treaty pending the formal r%atifca-
ton by Congress.
The Hague, June 28th-It is officially
announced this morning that the Ger
man eX-Crown Prince was still in resi-
dence on the Island of Wieringen in
the Luyderzee.
Washington, June 30th.-The White
IIouse announced last night the receipt
OF a message from the President stating
that he could not lift the ban on light
wines and beer at this time but that as
soon as the army was demobilized to
peace strength he would re. consider the
matter. Ihe ban will ia any case re-
main IN force until January 1920, when
the constitutional prohibition will come
into force.
Toledo, Ohio, Jane 29th.--Oiler, with
a record OF 400 fights, will referee the
tW%eIVe-round contest between Willard
ana Dempsey on July 4th., DreXell
wall be one of the judges. In case
no Knockout IS scored these men and
one other must choose tae winner,
but their choice will not affect the d.
vision Of profits, and only determine
the champion. A stand capable Of
holding $4,000 persons is under con-
structlon, and with prices for seats
ranging from ten to sixty dollars. the
net proceeds are expected to exceed 81.
UOO,O 900. OF the two men Willard is the
more powerful tlgurebut Dempsey's back
erS reply on his terrific fighting attack to
WIN early in the contest. Betting is very
meagre and m stjy even money.
New York, June 29th-Germany is
beng demoralized by starvation accord
ing to Captain Powers, u. S. NJ. who
has just returned after five months ser
wee IN the Commission for the repatri-
alton O prisoners.
Brest, June 18th. President Wilson
sailed from here today on board the trans
port George Washington at 2.Z0 D. m.
Washington, June 29th. The official
report to The State Department from Pa
rls covering the signing Of The peace
treaty, says that the signing began with
the Germans at 3.13 p. n, President
Wilson followed at 3.l4 D. m. and the
British signed next.
New YORK. June 18th 1919.
Flour, Blended Clear St. Lawrence !, >r(
pr. brl. $lI.10
Meal, Kindred Yellow (for export per
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-28
"THE OF SIN"

open. They saw men going in and out. and they saw policemen
passing back and forth in front of these places, and they wondered
why the policemen did not enforce the law.
"A child has great respect for the law, The law to him is
almost a divine institution. The boys who were Is up to is saw
more lawlessness than the boys 10, II and IL. Some of the boys
of lawIessness which was permitted to become a system. NOW
THEIR CHARACTERS HAVE BEEN FORMED. Some escaped
unscathed. Home influence and other influences were sufficient to
keep them in line, but the machinery of the law was turned into
the machinery of lawlessness, and the brains Of that machine
made attractive and easy to these young boys the road that leads
TO final destruction.
Think this thing over for yourself and see what share you
that smashed the honest and clean ideals Of youth, and pictured
the beautiful and clean figure of justice to them as an insincere
and attractive but sinful hussy.
1T is so easy to crush the beautiful and sincere ideals of
youth. A child's soul is like a delicate flower. 1t is easy to de-
stroy the innocence of childhood.
The state and city hold a duty to the child, as does the
parent. 1t is the business of the city and the state to see that
is the duty of the rulers of the city. Alack and alas! this duty
in Memphis and other cities of Tennessee has been sadly neg
lected.
1--WE have All unusually large crop of young hoodlums. One
may see why the present harvest is so great.
at Is never too late for him who has lost his soul to find It,
1t is never too late for a great city to change its ways. We are
on the brink in Memphis, but there is plenty Of room for an
aboutface.
1.-THE time is here for a new order. There must be a thor
ough and full remuneration of the evil done in the past. There
must be no more flirting with lawlessness or indirection. The
moral forces Of this city must organize, and, under a leadership
that Is far from the weakness and entangements of the past, an
nounce in tones like unto those of the angel OF the Revelation
that organized wrong and organized lawlessness shall be no more
forever.
when we have permitted the laws Of the state to be ss.
tematicaILy violated we have sinned against God"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-28

why is it that so many boys from 10 to "a years old are
committing crimes? What is the matter with our boys! inese
young men are not all the sons of ignorant people or u VICIOUS
people. The vast majority of the parents OF these boys LIT law
abiding and God-fearing.
why do they lose their grip on their children? They are
not altogether at fault.
I'VE want to call our readers attention to these facts and
let them draw their own conclusions.
about 10 years ago certain laws were passed which affected
the city of Memphis and all other cities inlthe state. The sale OF
liouor was abolished. From that time retail liquor selling IN
Tennessee was a crime. The controlling officials OF the city OF
Memphis, supported by a loud-talking part of the population De
cided not to enforce these laws. In certain quarters Inc OFFICIALS
were applauded for their courage and common sense.
"A majority of the people of Memphis did want the laws en-
forced, but they did not organize. They were not in places OF
influence and their individual voices counted for little. me re-
suit was that there were about 500 saloons in the city OF Mem
phis openly, fagrantly violating the laws Of the state OF Tennessee
by the express consent of the officials and the tac1t consent OF
the people.
politics dropped to their low level. In certain parts of the city
dives for negroes and low white people were enlarged. Gambling
in these places was regulated Poolrooms sprang up all over
town. The flames of the Red Light District shot their poisoned
light far into the heavens. Our political campaigns were orgies
Of lawlessness, Our elections were corrupt In one election dead
men we're voted, and in the same election the names of notorious
courtesans were placed upon the election sheets
1--WE have in our possession now several hundred registration
certificates, poll lists and pail tax receipts stained with beer and
used in securing election results by being placed in the hands OF
those who had no right to them.
Eve also had court proceedings that were shocking to men
even Of mature years. Some OF the courts were corrupt or tltHhg
or obeisant to outside influence.
1.-THE recital of all this Is like telling a story of a hideous
nightmare, but the shame is that the recital is a chronicle OF
events that took place and of conditions that existed.
"n this atmosphere the boys now - and down to 20 grew up.
when they we're little boys they came downtown and saw
many of the things that we refer to. They saw the saloons wide
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-28
BZ0W6NSteW&BfG
Homefurnishing Specials
Electric Irons $3.50 -N
Life guarantee. Full nickel fin
ish. Detachable socket. Best - E~
value in Memphis today. Get G ~
yours at once, = ~
Electric Irons $3.50
Aluminium Ware Specials

Prices way below regular.
6-ouart Covered Sauce Pans, regularly $3.50; speclaI, '''' .'''''''' '' Slo9
6-ouart Covered Pot Roast Kettles, regularly $40; special 800 50 $l|o
3-ouart Shallow Sauce Pans, regularly $l60; special. ''......'''''''''$L VII
louart Sauce Pans, regularly SOC; special.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-28
Jewish HOSPITAL
DRIVE At HAND
Team Captains Will Be Chosen
at Meetings To Be Held
Tuesday Evening.

Team captains who viii carry on the
active solicitation Of funds Tor me
erection of a Jewish hospital IN Mem
phis will be named at a meeting OF the
general committee in charge OF. me
campaign to be held at the Rex Y, M.
II. x. building Tuesday night,
At this meeting final plans Tor me
raising OF a fund Of $350,G0O VIII he
made and 1t is expected that the, gro
gram of the big mass meeting 10 be
held at tho Poplar avenue temple next
Sunday afternoon will be announced,
The campaign will not only be car,
ried on pmong the Jewish people OF
| Memphis. but an effort will be made 70
interest every Jewish man and woman
in West Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mis-
| sissinpi, Jews OF the tri-states are
urged by the committee IN charge to
| attend the mass meeting next aunuas
| movement ever undertaken by the Jews
of this section.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-28

their youth. All went we'll until VIII
let fall an unguarded remark TO- me
effect that 'ho lowed Lizzie lakked him
bettah dan any othuh nlggah,'
Lonnie had opinions to tho contrary
and showed no hc3ltancy in volcing
them. From sunshine the argument
SWIFTLY went to shadows. As a. eli
max TO wins fifth rebuttal Lonnie re-
sponded by drawing a gun. His last
argument hit Smith in the left groin.
Smith Is reviewing the evidence in the
General hospital. Jackson Is at large,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-28
The Only Candidate for Any Office
NOT OPPOSED by Citizens League
PLATFORM:

NeUer Haze Been Any Fees in This
office and NeUer Should Be
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-28
BALTIC COMMISSION
TO LEAVE REAL SOON

PARIS, Oct. 2s,--The supreme
Gil decided today that the allied com
mission to supervise the evacuation Of
the Baltic provinces by the Germans
should leave for the Baltic within a
few days, Brig. Gen, S. A. Cheney will
represent the United States in the com
mission,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-28
Negroes Fight OUer
Rivalry For Damset
Long Since Gone

viii Smith, Florida street, and Lon
ME jackson, Kennedy avenue, negroes.
had the same girl several years ago
Monday afternoon they begar to discuss
in friendly tones the happy years OF
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-28
Odds and Ends Extra Special

Kitchen Mop Heads, large size, fine quality; SOC value; spec@l,,,..'.,'33c
Household Sponges, large size; value up to 4Oc; specal. ,..,.,',...'''lOc
Bhsels Carpet Sweepers, fully guaranteed; speual, '''.. ''$5o9
Rakino Sets H pieces, casserole, 3 bowls and 8 custardS. ..., ..... $lle
Electric Heaters, best made, ppuiest, most economical; SPECIAL .'. - Sooo
Carving Sets. best steel made; handles that will not come ott,''''''''$LZ9
Water Pitchers, large size, optic glass; a wonderful value at.',,,''.''.'7ec
Serving Baskets, assorted finishes; very special at. ..,.......,,,,..."$Ll9
Silver Plated Candlestcks, extra speial.
Electric GrHls, fully equipped, ) heats; a wonderful value at special w.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-28

The most truthful statement dm made by the Twmy Citizens League is that Memphis is Untitled to
deal The MemphsT Ticket Campaign Committed heartily cmcuwi in tss statement
Memphis is entitled anew deal But Memphis wln never get it through ticket put in the field by
the old Crmp machine
ForH the benefit of the ftHs and mothers of Memphis ada hwovgc uNHS we are pmmg @
an editorial taken from The Commercial ppa ofSP. 8 1913 The cold ogco the EDITORIAL mn-
suale Please bear in mind that it was not writer in the heat Of poiMa campaign 1t was written
published before eMr the two tickets wsn named. 1t the nature hbe@ton OF an editor VINO
kwsc conditions in Memphis and in tH editorial he reasons from cause fleet hadt ye taueFS
mothers and voters who nave the interests of Memphis at heart and then go the polls ana vote as
your conscience nts The editorial follows H. ~ H :
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-28

Read that ehmRlW over until burns my your brain Then turn back the pages OF memphis history !" eye" l"
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDITIONS IN MEMPHIS TODAY
The score of gentlemen backing the twenty Citizens League Hdw mol mTa nP deny Mm their NA~H
= CANYOU RERECT THEIR PROMISES OF EXPECT N REFORM FROM THEM?
east YOUR ye for the welfare yrb boys and your girls CdW our we for edhg government CSyorW h the
man who has been tried and has proved true every trust Cast your vote for He mm who will amd BY him mdF@m
Memphis m" n Harvest dSm"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-28
FRENCH ARTIST DIES.

PARIS, oct. 2S-Alfred Philippe Roll,
painter and president OF the National
Society Of Fine Arts, is dead, He was
born in 1886,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-28
Highly Endorsed

BY all who have smoked them. samel-
sons Extra Cigars, Regular 5lc
smokes for &c. auV'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-28

Dr. Louis Il. Van Norman, a mem-
her Of the war trade board, has been
,nade first II S. trade commissioner
70 Poland Or. Van Norman Is the
author OF a book on Poland and has
mad many friends among Polish lead
ers' He believes that Poland, with
"a. 600. 900 people and a territory as
great as france, will become one Of
Inc most important economic factors
IN Eastern Europe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-06
important Savings on FIigh-Grade
Sewing Machines

Don't delay the purchase of good high-grade Sewi
chine day longer Tomorrow's opportunities will
money-savng inducements that will be little short OF
tonal embracing number of very :. .
desirable Floor Samples and Ma >,!4Ss.A&xgTfSg
chimes that have been used for dem @WW7,SG|i
onstration purposes. HaSl1
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-06

Small loking Patterns for
Baby Dresses place at
your disposal variety equal
to every whim at, per yard:
Csc, SIPS 1925
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-06
RQYAG!!!::: - s! SOCIETY
Our Initial Fall Showing of New
Embroidery Outfits

1t IS with great pleasure that call your attention to
this very beautiful line of Royal Society Stamped-to
Embroider Art Goods, and only by personal contact
with the line itself will you be able to fully appreciate
the exceptional beauty of each item The quality stand
ard OF materials in Royal Society Art Goods is never
sacrhced and each package provides enough floss to
complete the embroidery work, together with simple
instructions very easy to follow
ahe me consists OF Womens Rompers Carriage Robes
Gowns Pajamas, and pillows Infants,
iohs booihers' Dressing Necke Racks, Whisk Broom
nacques' Aprons Shirt Holders, Scarfs Pillows
waists Cluehs dresses, and to Spece I3oudor Sets.
The Vacationst will be especially interested in the
ABOVE artlcles and many pieces will be an
tcipation of Christmas requirements csc to $3.50
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-06
Complete for $1.o8
Sale Trimmed Hats Bargain Basement!

The Downstairs Store is an ever-changing piano.
rama OF Bargains, the clearinghouse for manufac-
turers and mills inclined to extend worthy price
concessions con in exchange for our ready cash Spe-
clal interest therefore, attaches to the values in
the Basement because each day finds something
new to profit by-a plan of merchandising that
keeps interest ever at it's height These items will
illustrate the point in question:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-02-05
SVEA.

svea, Feb. 3.-Services next Sunday
at the usual time.
Our buttermaker, Victor Anderson
ana family moved to Pennock last
week. Mr.. Anderson taking charge of
the creamery there
Mrs. A. P. Johnson and son Andrean
visited with Mrs. j. P. Johnson one
afternoon last week.
r. r. Johnson's entertained company
last Sunday afternoon.
The Ladies' Aid society meets with
Mrs. Oscar Lindblad next Friday after
noon and evening.
Mr.. Sorenson and family of Willmar
moved to Svea last week. Mr. Soren-
son taking charge of the creamery
here.
P. A. Johnson shipped four carloads
of stock to South St. Paul last week.
Miss Mabel Johnson is back home
again after short stay at Willmar.
Oscar Westerberg's entertained
company Friday evening it being Ade-
lines tenth birthday.
A few ladies gathered at the parson-
age last Thursday afternoon and
( zsprung a surprise on Mrs. Sorenson
1t being her birthday.
There will be an extra meeting in
Svea school room next Saturday after
noon at one o'clock to decide upon re-
modelling the Svea church.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-02-05
MISSION MEETINGS COME
TO A CLOSE TONIGHT
Swedish Lutherans of Willmar Dis
trict Have Annual Meeting
at Willmar.

The Mission meeting of the Will
mar District of the Lutheran August
ana Synod is in annual session at
Willmar. The sessions began yester-
day afternoon.
At the business session Rev. A. F.
Almer Of New London was reelected
chairman; DR.. G. Rast of Litchfeld,
vice president; Rev. A. F. Seastrand,
of Beckville, reelected secretary;
Rev. c. o. Bergquist, treasurer and
statistician. Rev. ]. B. Sorenson was
elected representative of the Pension
Fund. Reports from the congrega-
tions show that practically all the
dues for denominational and Mission
purposes have been paid in the dis
trict. Petitions for aid from Home
Mission fund were heard and recon-
mended to Conference.
The following were chosen as dele
gates to the annual meeting of the
Synod to be held at Lindsborg, Kan.
Sas:
Clergymen-Revs. c. A. Lindahl and
Hjalmar Tillman, with Revs. c. O. Berg
quist and B. s9re9s9n n Ia as alternates
City and Eben E. Lawson Of Willmar;
with N. r. Nelson of Beckville and Mag
nus Anderson OF MURDOCH as aIternateS
The following are the pastors and
delegates in attendance at Mission meet
ing:
Pastors-Revs. A. F. Almer of New
London Hjalmar Tillman Of Kandiyohi
A. F. seastrand Of Beckville; G. O.:
Bergquist Of Pennock: J: B: sorenson Of
Lindahl Of Benson. B. o: Berg of Lake
Lillian; NJ. LeVander OF Atwater, and
Jesper Holmquist, the local pastor.
Lay Delegates Carl Soderlund, New
London Adolph Nelson, Spicer; c: O..
Peterson, Tr1polis; o. w. Kroona, Kan
diyehi; P. M: Nelson. 1Atwater; John
Beckville; John Carlson. Buffalo Lake;
n; P. Oman; Atwater; Nils Peterson.
drew Peterson. svea; A. NJ. Oslund,
Litchf1eld; c. A. Johnson, Benson; M.
Anderson, Bethesda, Swift Co.; G. A..
| Swanson, Murdock; Adolph Erickson,
Lake Lillian; Adolph Johnson. Starbuck.
Last night Communion services were
| held and eleven new Communicating and
number Of children were received in
! to the church.
This afternoon a doctrinal discussion
takes place and the meetings come to a
| close with services this evening.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-02-05

at Renville. P. J. Dale, John P. Dale,
Judge and Mrs. G. E. Qvale and S. B.
Qvale of Willmar, were among those
in attendance.
ter, Norway, Nov. 16. 1849. He came to
America in 1860. locating first at Coon
Creek, Wis. He attended school and
worked in mercantile establishments at
Sparta, Wis. In April. 1874, he came to
Willmar and entered partnership with
P. H. Roise. Their firm name. Dale &
Roise. was a household word In this
county for twenty years. In the mean
time, the deceased had acquired inter-
ests in Renville. sold out his business
here and moved there. He became prom
inent In the banking business in Rem
vile and several points In Dakota. He
leaves wife and four children. Manley,
who will assist his mother; Ruth who is
a teacher at Mora. Florence at the Uni
versity and Esther at home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-02-05

over thru the then submarine infested
waters. In April he was attached to
Co. B, of the gas and fame regiment
the Germans who then were launching
their furious spring drive Reuben was
In constant service until July, when he
was gassed and suffered shell shock
He saw service at Belleau Wood Cha
teau Thiery. and partook in lighting be-
fore Hill No. 204. After three months
in the hospital he went back to his regi-
ment and was stationed before Metz
when the armistice was signed.
Reuben has been thru many thrilling
experiences some of which were most
terrible He has known war in many
which are beyond all description he
has seen his comrades lose their minds
under the heavy strain. But now he Ia
home again and is glad the war IL
glad to have him safely back in their
midst again.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-02-05
ANNUAL BANQUET WEDNESDAY
Prominent Red Cross Worker Will
Make Address. General Atten-
dance From County Desired.

The annual banquet Of the Willmar
Commercial Club takes place next We'd
nesday evening at $50 p. M, and will
be served by the Canteen Committee Of
the Red Cross. who will use and surplus
secured in their work. Tickets are $1.00,
and the sale is in charge Of Anton Bak-
Ike. Members and wives are expected
to attend.
The speaker Of the evening will be
Harry w. Jones. District Vocational
officer Of the Federal Board for Voca-
tional Training, who will speak on the
matter of Civilian Relief of the Red
Cross, a very important matter at this
time. Mr.. g. D. White. chief Vocational
Aide. will also he present. The. officers
Of the Kandtyohi Chapter Of the Red
auxiliary in the county would send q
representative to be present at the ban
quet and an after meeting that will be
held.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-02-05
EARLY WILLMAR MERCHANT
PASSES AWAY AT RENVILLE

Hans P. Dale, pioneer merchant Of
Wnlmar. died at his home at Renville
last Thursday morning, Jan. 80. He
was taken i'll Jan. Is when on a trip to
Rushford. Peter J. Dale Of this city.
was with the family at the bedside Of
his brother during his critical illness
and until after his death. The funeral
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-02-05
REUBEN ADAMSON BACK.
SAW SEVERE FIGHTING

Reuben Adamson, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Adamson Of Svea, arrived home
Thursday from Camp Grant, ILL.,, from
which place he was mustered out of
service.
Reuben enlisted in December. 1917,
with the 30th Engineers and landed in
France the following March 9Th. his
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-02-05
Entertained at Farewell Party.

Entertained at Farewell Party.
The Rosary Society of the Catholic
church pleasantly entertained at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. George O'Niel,
on End st. So., a week ago Monday
evening, in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Cox. About 80 guests were
present and the evening was spent in
card playing after which delicious
refreshments were served. Mr.. and
Mrs. James Cox were presented with
q present as a remembrance of the
occasion. Mrs. P. J. Haley was the
speaker and presented the honored
people with the gift after which Mr..
Cox responded with short speech.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cox left for a couple
months visit in the states of Iowa and
Illinois after which they will decide
where to locate.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-02-05
Thieve. Steal from Maanet Inn.

Thieves Steal from Magnet Inn.
The Magnet Inn was burglarized by
thief during the night between Sun
day and Monday. The stamp slot
machine containing about $1,000 in
stamps and money was broken into
and plundered as was the cash regis
ter till from which $S.40 was taken.
A quantity of cigarettes and probably
some other things were also taken.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-02-05
NVRE

Dovre, Feb. 4:-The Vikor Ladies'
Aid held at M. o. Thorpe's in WILL
mar last week was great success; !;
had a good attendance and Rev. An
dersen read an inspiring piece. A sum
Of over $14 was realized.
Thorsten Larson from Donnelly is
visiting his son Peter and looking at
ter his farm here.
Selma :Estevi6 visited Amanda and
Selma Netland in Willmar from Sat
urday until Monday.
Mrs. John Bitterness helped cele-
brate her daughters, Mrs. w. Lund-
berg's birthday last Thursday.
Thora Netland visited with Lydia
Birkelands from Saturday til Sunday.
Mrs. Christ Sandbo visited with
Mrs. c. G. Birkeland in Willmar last
Saturday..
Alma Hegstrom 70 taking up ssw'
lng IN WtImAr.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-02-05
Wiiimar Fire Department.

At the recent annual meeting Of the
Wtllmar Fire Department, Chief c. c.
on account Of his recent injury. severt
Benson was elected chief; Ole Westgaard
assistant chief; Jalmer Pearson, captain;
Wig, secretary-treasurer; Wm Bjornberg,
M. w. Blomquist and Emil P. johnson,
finance committee. The retiring chief
roll. A smoke social and lunch follow
ed the meeting.