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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-03-25
AT THE RIALTO

The program at the Rialto is as
follows:
Thursday. Harriet and the Piper
featuring Anita Stewart. Kathleen
Norris has way of bringing reality
into the lives of her story people
that makes the stories enjoyable
This is an adaptation of one of
her popular stories and affords
Anita Stewart role that is very
well suited to her talents.
Friday. Eileen Percy in "The Hus-
band Hunter" A rollicldng farce
comedy in which a pretty young
flirt reaps the harvest of her tickle
deeds.
Eighth episode of "Son of Tarzan"
Saturday. A Rex Beach story
"Going Some" featuring Helen Ferg-
uson and Cullen Lands. AS breezy
and bright as it's title. A fast NOV
ing comedy drama of ranch life in
the Southwest jammed full of typi-
cal Rex Beach humor and punch.
A "Bud" Comedy.
Sunday. Bebe Daniels in "You
Never Can Tell" A breezy comedy
that holds your attention fascinat-
ed and leaves you with an entirely
different train of thought. Grace
Lowell Bryan's Saturday Evening
Post story furnished the story and
the role of the poor who wishes for
nice clothes affords Miss Daniels
the most delightful role she has had
on the screen.
Snub Pollard comedy.
Monday. William Farnum in
"Wings of the Morning" A thrill
ing tale of a mans fight against
a storm tossed ocean, snatching
from it's jaws the girl he had
learned to love.
Pathe News Weekly.
Tuesday Concert under the aus
pices of the American Legion. Nels
Rein, violinist, Margaret Dauthat,
soprano, Margaret Otterson, pianist.
Wed. & Thurs. Making believe
that you are married to man who
is not your husband is dangerous
business even if you have the best
of intentions. Constance Talmadge
demonstrates this fact in Danger
GUS Business" She finds herself in
a peck of trouble but leave it to
Connie to extricate herself from
any kind of difficulty.
Coming attractions, "My Lady's
Latchkey" and "Woman in His
House."
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-03-25
LARGE Diamond From viroinia.

Manchester, Va, claims to hold the
record in the United States for pro-
ducing the largest diamond Of the
limited number found in various
parts OF the country the Virginia stone
was much the largest and most val
liable.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-03-25
Re-,

If rObber bees discover THAT Il hive
has lost its queen they march boldly
into the forsaken colony, overpower
the depressed and nerveless inhabit-
These robbers rarely work. They are
the Adventures of the family. To
them it is foolish to fly from flower to
flower for a bit of honey when it can
be got so much more easily by going
directly to another stOrehouse.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-03-25
Is CllirOpractic a ''Fake?''

Some claim emphacaly that there nothing the Science
Chropact Others claim that Chropracc Spinal Adjustments
good for certain form ailments the particular
ament they suffering with they believe that would be wasting
hard earned taking Chropactc Spinal Adjustments Many
who have had the idea of Chropac have changed their
they
adjustments
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13
A BRIDGE LUNCHEON

The lovely home of Mr.. and Mrs |
Paul Simmons was the scene yester-
day morning of another one of the
many affairs which are being given in |
honor of Miss Sue Moore, whose mar
rage to Dr. Nicholas takes place
Wednesday night in the Methodist
church. Mrs. Paul Simmons enter
tanned the bridal party at a beauti-
fully appointed bridge luncheon.
The rooms on the lower floor were
opened en- suite. The reception hall
and music room were decorated in
pink love vine and asparagus fern. In
the library color scheme of yellow
was carried out in California daisies
with asparagus fern. The dining room
was III pink and white. The center
piece of the dining table was a large
white basket filled with pink asters
and topped with large white bow.
There were two tables Of players,
the tables being placed in the music
room. The tally cards, which also
served as place cards, were most ap-
propriately decorated for the occas-
ion with sunny little kewpie brides
The highest score was held by Mrs
Leverett Futch and to her was given
box of dainty linen handkerchiefs.
The consolation award, pin cushion,
was won by Miss Margaret Lloyd.
The two-course luncheon was served
at the card tables which after the
games were covered with beautiful
linen luncheon cloths.
The honoree was costumed in dark
blue georgette, with which she wore a
small blue and henna duvantype hat.
To her in remembrance of the pleas
ant affair the hostess presented a pair
of hand-painted boudoir white candle
sticks, decorated with with and blue
forget-me-nots. The box in which the
gifts was placed was wrapped in
white tissue paper and tied with a
big white satin ribbon bow in the CEN
ter of which were a miniature bride
ard groom.
The. guests of the morning besides
] the honoree were Mrs. H. M. Hamp-
ton, Mrs. c. W. Moremen, Mrs. Lev
erett Futch, Mrs. T. NJ Moore, Mrs.
r. L. Anderson Jr., Misses Margaret
Lloyd, Eloise Henry, Blair Woodrow,
Nettie Camp, Eloise Golf and Eliza
beth Davis.
Mrs. Simmons is a charming hos
tess and this luncheon will be remem-
bered by the guests and the bride-to-
be as one of the most pleasant affairs
they have attended.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13
SOME FINE DISPLAYS

George MacKay & Company and
the Marion Hardware Company each
have some fine window displays this
week. The MacKay window that
shows special work and thought is
decorated to represent a football field.
Green dustdown is used for the sward.
The lines are marked off with lime
and there are two miniature goals.
Scattered about the window are foot
balls and other athletic goods.
The Marion Hardware Company has
two attractive window displays. One
is composed of every conceivable kind
of packing for all varieties of uses.
Not only are there many different
kinds on display but they are arrang-
ed to attract the attention of those
passing. There are streamers of cot
ton packing strung all over the win
dow which catch the eye as soon as
ycu come in sight.
The Marion Hardware's other no
t;ceable window shows canning out
fit set UP for operation with every
article and tool ready for use.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13
PRACTICAL CONTRACTOR
NOTICE of ANIMALS IMPOUNLED

To Whom 1t May Concern: This is
to certify that 1 have this day placed
in the city pound the following de-
scribed animals, which have been
found running at large within the
corporate limits of the city of 0cala,
contrary to the ordinances of said
city: One dark cow, one red bull mark
ed crop one ear hole in other; one black
and white COW marked upperbit in one
ear, underbit in other; one Jersey bull,
no mark.
The owners thereof, or their
agents, and all whom it may concern,
are hereby notified that if the animals
are not claimed and all expenses of
taking and impounding thereof are
not paid within three days from date
hereof, to-wit: On the 18th day of
October, 1921, l will sell the same to
the highest and best bidder, said sale
to take place between the hours Of II
a. M and p. m. on said day at the
city pound in Ocala, Florida.
Henry Gordon,
Marshal City of Ocala.
C. A. Holloway, Impounder. 1t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13
FERGUSoN-HAMBLIN

The home of DIR. and Mrs. A. c.
Hamblin in Tampa, was the scene
Wednesday morning of a quiet we'd
ding, in which Miss frankie Hamblin
became the bride of Mr.. Mel Fergu-
son. The affair, which was a very
quiet one with only the immediate
families being present. besides Mr.. w.
B. Gallagher and Mr.. Laurie Izlar of
this city.
I; The house was filled with ported
ferns and in the room in which the
ceremony was performed an impro-
vised altar was formed of potted
plants before which the bridal couple
stood. The ring ceremony which was
used was impressively performed by
DR.. t. J. Nixon, former presiding ell
der of the Ocala district and at pres
ent pastor of one of the large Tampa
Methodist churches. The bride and
groom entered the living room to-
gether unattended at high noon to the
strains of the Lorengrin wedding
march, which was played by Mrs.
Doyle E. Carlton. The bride was at
tired in a becoming travelling suit of
tan tricotine which was modishly cut
and trimmed in dark brown soutash
braid. With this costume she wore a
hat of tan and brown and the costume
was completed with accessories to
match. The only ornament the bride
wore was beautiful pearl crescent
pin, the gift of the groom.
Immediately after the ceremony a
number of friends called to extend
their heartiest good wishes, and light
refreshments of cream and cake were
served.
Just before the ceremony the wed
ding party was served in the dining
room with dainty buffet luncheon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferguson left on the
northbound limited amid a shower of
good wishes, for an extended trip in
the north. They will return to Ocala
about the first of November, where
: they will be at home to their friends
Mrs. Ferguson is the youngest
daughter of DIR. and Mrs. Hamblin, OF
Tampa. DIR. Hamblin is a well known
physician not only in Tampa, but al
+. over the state. He is field secretary
: for the state board of health. Mrs
Hamblin, the brides mother, is alst
well known in the state, being stat,
: treasurer of the Methodist home mis-
sion board. Mrs. Ferguson is an at
tractive brunette and her many Lowell!
: traits af character have won for he
! large circle of friends who will b,
sorry that her future home will b,
away from Tampa.
: Mr.. D. Mel Ferguson is a Marion
E county man and one of Ocala's rising
young attorneys and it is with a grea
deal of pleasure that 0cala will wei
come this couple when they return
from their wedding trip to make thei
home here.
Mrs. Ferguson is not an entir
stranger here as she visited Mis-
Marguerite Porter in Ocala about fiv
Years ago and it was then that tn
romance began which ended so hap
> PLY in Wednesdays wedding.
When their train passed through
Ocala, Mr.. and Mrs. Ferguson wer
: net by a number of friends VIII
: showered them with good wishes an
rice and they continued on their way
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13
BLITCHTON

Blitchton, Oct 12.-The farmers
are saving hay.
A number of acres of cabbage are
being planted for market
Mrs. j. W. Coulter has been i'll for
a week
Mr.. B. c. Bitch is spending this
week in Punta Gorda. Mrs. Bitch and
son, B. c. Jr.. are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. l. 7. Hendrix at Pleasant Hill
Mr. and Mrs. o. S. Sanders spent
Sunday at Morriston with Mr.. and
Mrs. Nix.
Mr.. Drew Goodwin, who teaches at
Gambler, spent the week end at home.
Miss Lois Bitch and Mr.. Fenton
Bitch visited 0cala Tuesday after
noon
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Rev. D. W. West, colored, who for IS
months was located here, has accepted
the pastorate of the White Rock Bap-
fist church, in Lynchburg, Va. He
was officially installed as pastor Sept.
23rd. Rev. West likes his new sit
uation fine and expects to visit the
good people of Ocala when on his
annual southern tour. The White
Rock church is now engaged in a great
revival meeting which has been in
progress for ten days.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Mr.. Edward H. Stokes, one of Mar
ions soldier boys who is still suffer-
ing from the exposure he experienced
III the army, has been transferred
from the hospital in Greenville, S. c.,
to the new government hospital in
Lake City. Mr.. Stokes has been I'M
der the care of the government ever
since being discharged from the army.
He was first sent to Arizona, then to
Greenville and now back to Lake City.
His friends are glad to have him
back in the state and hope that is a
sign that he will soon be released
from the hospital as cured
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13
OYSTER SUPPER AT ELECTRA

On account of conflicting dates, the
oyster supper which was announced
for October 22nd, has been changed
to take place on Friday evening, Oc-
tober 21st, at o'clock.
G. A. Waters, President.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13
WHEEL CHAIR WANTED

Our old and afflicted fellow-citizen,
Mr.. j. D. Small, who was badly Grip
pied few days ago, can be greatly
helped by the use of a wheel chair.
Anyone who will lean or rent him a
chair will please call Mr.. H. D. Stokes
at the Ocala National Bank.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Mrs. Donald Ferguson, after at
tending the wedding of her son, Mr..
Mel Ferguson to Miss frankie Ham
bin of Tampa, which took place in
that city yesterday morning, went to
Dade City to visit relatives, before re-
turning to Ocala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Talk about pre-war prices; 81 less
than we have ever put them on. The
0cala Wagon Works is putting Ford
tops on for $1,000; roadsters, $500.
Other cars in proportion. Prices sub
ject to change. 10-1-30t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

New bed room, dining room, parlor
and kitchen FURNITURE of all
kinds. Will take your old in exchange
if you desire. Theus Brots. Phone
10. 10-12-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Mrs T. E. Bridges returned home
yesterday afternoon after summer
spent in the mountains of North Caro-
lima. For the past month Mrs. Bridges
has been visiting relatives in South
Carolina.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Mr.. HUMPHREYS, representing the
Geo. S. Johnston Optical Company of
New Orleans, was in town today, and
called on DIR. K. j. Weihe
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

The many friends of Mr.. George
Bats will be pleased to learn that he
is improving steadily, being able to
be around the house, and he hopes in
a short time to be go for short ride.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Mrs. P A. Durand who was called
to the bedside of her father, Mr.. B. L..
Hooks, arrived in Butler, Pa, and
found her father extremely low. Pneu-
monia has developed and his recovery
is doubtful.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Mr.. Guy Zewadski of Tampa, was
the guest of his father, Mr.. w. K. Re
wadski Sunday. Guy paid too short a
visit to Ocala to ever begin to see
his long list of friends.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Griggs of
lynne and Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Mock
of Electra formed a congenial party
in town Wednesday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Test our delivery service when you
want FRESH meat. Just call phone
100. Main Street Market. IF
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13
OCALA OCCURRENCES

If you have any society items for
the STAR please call five-one.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Messrs. D. R. Mixson of Fairfield
and F. c. Smoak of Micanopy, were
welcome visitors to the Star Office this
week.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

DR.. Lyons of Tallahassee, Inspector
for the bureau of animal industry, left
yesterday, after couple of days in
Ocala, on business connected with hts
office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13
UNCLASSIFED
ADVERTISEMENTS

FOR SALE-Home of seven rooms,
pantry and bath room in fine loca-
ton. All modern conveniences. Ga
rage for two cars. Terms if desired.
For further information call at
Needham Bros. store opposite Har-
rington Hall hotel. 30-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Mr.. j. NJ. Hillman of Anthony was
IN the city yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Best Florida meat, stall fed, best
prices. Free delivery. Phone 562.
Crescent Market. list
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Mrs. Stirling Hooper left yesterday
afternoon for Tennessee, where she
will visit for some time.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Genuine French briar wood pipes
with Bakelite stems, 75c. to 81 each.
Formerly sold for $3.50 to ST. Bit
ting & Phillips Drug Store 13-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

THE BOOK SHOP is showing some
new things in several lines: Screens
Pottery, Japanese Linens.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Call phone 243 tomorrow for Apa-
lachicola OYSTERS. Cooks Market
and Grocery. 1t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

"All the time, we sell lots of it,
Armand complexion powder and cold
cream. The Court Pharmacy. 12-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Genuine French briar wood pipes
with Bakelite stems, 75c. to 81 each.
Formerly sold for S150 to ST. Bit
ting & Phillips Drug Store 13-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

The Curry Feed Company asks tele-
phone subscribers, to insert in their
directories its number, 388.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

The u. D. C. will meet tomorrow
afternoon at four o'clock at the home
of Mrs. J. T. Lancaster
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Complete assortment of the genu-
inc Parker Lucky-Curve Fountain
Pens at Autobiography Drug Store
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

OYSTERS fresh from Pensacola to-
morrow at Cooks Market and Groc-
cry. Phone 243. 1t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Apalachieola OYSTERS tomorrow
Cooks Market and Grocery. Phone
243. 1t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Mr.. v. j. Curry of oklawaha was in
town today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Mr.. Newcomb Barco of Cotton Plant
was in town today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13
EAT AT THE MAXINE

Best meals in the city for so cents.
Twenty-one meal ticket for 81. Phone
260, 80 N Main street. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Mrs. E. j. Gilman of oklawaha was
In town today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

A good line Of wood heaters. W
put them up. Roberts & Spencer. II
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Ernest Roberts, auto for hire Any
where in the city % cents. Phone
524. 1867
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

There's no extra charge for clean
ing your fish at the City Fish Market.
Phone 158. IF
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Salt rnullet, already scaled. at the
City Fish Market. 24-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

For fresh meat call phone 1O8 Man
Street Market. If
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LOCATION AND PHONE NOTICE

DR.. F E. McClane is now located
n. Commercial Bank building. on e
prone 211-two rings; residence
phone Isl. 15-6
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Call phone 1913 when you want groc-
cries in hurry Main Street Market.
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FOR RENT-Furnished, four-room
lower apartment on Oklawaha Ave,
screened porch, bath, large airy
rooms, electric range, modern con-
veniences. Private entrances, ga
rage. Possession Nov. l. Apply to
Mrs. George Bitch. list
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-13

Save shoeshine bills by using "Dy-
anshine"; it brightens up your tan
shoes and only requires an application
every two weeks. At the Court
Pharmacy. Phone 284. 12-6t
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This is a Studebaker year.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-29
Livestock.
Chicago

Chicago
 CHICAGO, April 2S.-CATTLE- Receipts, S000 Market, beef steers and butcher she stock active: mostly 10 to 15 cents higher; top yearlings. SS.00; top heavy steers, sS.75: bulk beef steers, $7.75@s.35; bulk fat cows and heifers, s5.50@ 100: calves and bulls steady; bulk yeaIers. $500 4 S.75; bulls largely $5.25m6.25: stockers and feeders steady to strong; bulk stocker and feeder steers. s6.25@750.
 HOGS-Receipts, S24.O0O. Market active, Is to 20 cents higher than yesterdays average; hogs well sold. top, sS.60; bulk, sS10@S.50; better grades pigs steady, others weak. SHEEP-Receipts 15000. Market mostly steady; wooded lambs top. sl1.OO; shorn, top. $1l.50 to city butchers; packers. top, 5000; choice shorn wethers, SIPS; few light shorn wethers, SIPS; best shorn ewes. S6.75. Kansas City
 KANSAS CITY, Mo, April 2s.- CATTLE-Receipts, 450o. Market beef steers steady to p cents higher; mostly 10 to 15 cents higher; best yearlings early. SS.15: heavy steers for export, $7.65@s00: Colorado pulpers, s7.356 7.75; some bids, $7.S5; she stock and feeders steady: best cows, s6.50: good heifers, $7.00: can- ners and calves steady to strong best vealers, s9.00; bulls 25 cents 1 higher
Arizona republican., 1921-04-29
GLENDALE GRAMMAR
 SCHOOL WILL HOLD.
 OPEN HOUSE TODAY

GLENDALE, April 26.-All is in readiness for the big day at the Glen dale grammar school, Friday. April 29. At this time the different rooms throughout the school will have on exhibition all the work done this year. The rooms will be open for inspec- tion from 10 to 12 o'clock in the morning and from l.: 30 to 3:30 in the afternoon, and the May Day festival will begin promptly at o'clock. Those attending the festival will do we'll to bring sofa cushions or some thing of that nature upon which to sit, as the ground offers no reserved seats. Cars may be parked in the roadways and arrangements are be- ing made to have them parked on the south side of the grounds. It is wished that it be announced that no children will be allowed to enter a room unaccompanied by the parents. at any other time than from to 4 in the afternoon. If accompanied by the parents, they may visit any room at any time during the day. The new manual training building will be open for inspection.
 Each teacher will have on her desk visitors register and upon entering the room the visitors are requested to register. There will be no school on Frida vat all. and the pupils of the on Friday at all. and the prSils of the hostesses
 It has been impossible to arrange for a baseball game between the grammar school and some outside team. So the visitors will have to forego this pleasure; however, during this coming week a game will be played.
 May Festival Program At 1 o'clock Friday afternoon the
 May queen will be crowned. and in her honor a festival of song and games will be given by the pupils of the Glendale grammar school. The fete will be staged on the lawn under the trees, southeast of the auditorium
 The program is under the direction ot Miss Rogers, assisted by Miss Robin son, Miss Hatfield, Miss Hallen, Ms:
 Baker, Miss Hahan and Mrs Imes
 Ire following program will be pre- sented: Processional. crowning of the
 May queen; chorus, The Morn of the
 Year" (Gourod): Butterfly dance;
 Japanese drill; chorus, group of birc