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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
NOMINATIONS MADE
BY PAST COUNCILLORS

NEW BRUNSWICK. Dec. Ia
Nominations for the posts to be fill
ed at the annual election in jan
uary were made last night at the
meeting of the Middlesex County
Past Councillors Association, Junior
Order u. A. NJ, held at Friendship
Council, New Market, follow:
County Councillor Burk Lambert
son of South Amboy: county vice
councillor, Fred 8. Vail of Dunellen;
junior past councillor, John E. Ber-
nard. of Perth Amboy: secretary.
Harold Thistle of New Brunswick:
assistant secretary, Fred 8. Arner
of Perth Amboy: treasurer. Will
liam DeHart. of Midtown; county
warden, Walter Pierson of New
Brunswick: county conductor. wes-
ley Hall OF Woodbridge: county in
side sentinel. Charles L. Farr of
Roosevelt; outside sentinel, Fred
w. De Voc of New Brunswick: ex-
ecutive committeeman. Lester Rule
Of Dunellen. j. A. Montgomery of
Midtown. c. NJ. Gan Dusen Of Perth
Amboy, Peter Olsen of Roosevelt,
and Willis Hummer of Metuchen;
chaplain. w. c. Acker of Metuchen.
Mayor-elect Harry E. Meyers of
Midtown addressed the meeting on
the value of organization. The BAN
ner for attendance was awarded to
South Amboy council. while the
hammer went to Woodbridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
BALKANS AND FAR EAST
PAPERS AT PHILEM0NS

TOTTENvILLE, Dec. 13.-Papers
on the Far East question one on the
Rise of the Balkan States" were
given at the meeting of the Phile-
mon Literary and Historical Society
yesterday afternoon at the Masonic
temple at the last meeting of the So
ciety before the holiday vacation.
Miss Elsa Z. Evans, president of the
society. was in the chair and conduc-
ted the meeting. The one on the
Rise and Fall and the Balkans" by
Miss Annie Cole. which was sched-
uled for the meeting two weeks ago
was more in the form of a lecture
and is said to have been one of the
best d~iscourses given by a member
of the society in some time.
Miss Cole reviewed the history of
the Balkans and gave a comprehen-
sive talk with regard to that country
in general.
The papers on Far East were Civ
en- by Miss Julia Hurd, on England,
France and Russia in Asia. and Mrs.
William d. Frerichs. read concern
ing the Chinese-Japanese war n
it's results. In connection with the
papers read, pupils from the 2b. ga,
3b. and Alb grades of the Tottenville
school sang. three Christmas carols.
The numbers we're Shine Out Bright
Star" Kris Kringle" and Christ
mas" Mrs. Arthur Decker, led the
singing and Miss Ceiling. a teacher
at the school, was at the piano. Inc
society will not meet until after the
holidays, on January 2.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
TRACMESS TROLLEY SYSTEM
IN ARTHUR KILL ROAD

TOTTENvILLE, Dec. 13-Track-
less trolleys will be operated be-
tween Tottenville and Richmond
along the Arthur Kill road by next
summer If the plans of Grover s.
whalen, commissioner of plants
and structures OF the city of New
York, are carried out.
MIR. Whalen at the opening of the
first line of traclless trolleys on
Staten Island from the Meyers
Corners to Linoleumville, several
months ago remarked at that time
that he would have the line OPEN
ed to T%ottenville by the first of
May. He will shortly be given the
opportunity to make good. because
of the committee OF the whole Of
the sinking fund commission of the
city of New York recommending
yesterday hat the sum of $4,000
be appropriated to establish the line
from Richmond to T~ottenville.
This recommendation will be
made to the Board of Estimate Fri
day and will without doubt be pass
ed by that body whose members are
composed of the committee of the
whole of the sinking fund commits
sion. John E. Bowe, commissioner
of public works, represented Bor-
ough President Calvin d. Van
Name at the meeting yesterday.
The power house at the Sea View
hospital which is supplying the
power for the two lines now being
operated. will be enlarged, it Is un-
derstood to take Ire of supplying
the power for the line from Rich
mond to Tottenville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
TOTTENVILLE

Miss Martha Henry. a teacher In
the Bound Brook schools was nome
over the weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Henry.
Lloyd LaForge is able to be out
after being laid up for some time
with a sprained ankle.
Joseph Collins s. former resident,
is seriously i'll at his home In
Brooklyn.
Mrs. George w. Dubois will enter
tain the members of the v nun
bred club at her home this week.
Earl Sim.nson. a student at Co
lumbia, was home over the week
end will his parents.
Miss Emma Eagle is recovering at
the Memorial Hospital from an op-
Grafton.
Nj. and Mrs. Wilbur Shea were Wis
itors in Brooklyn over the weekend;
Captain Ernest l.. Van on
the Ninth Branch Bureau. was call
ed into the murder case of DR.. Alb
raham Glickstein in Brooklyn OF
SUNDAY with the Homicide squad Of
the department.
Pans for eighty-one new struc.
lures were filed with the Bureau OF
buildings a. an estimator cost o.
s26e.6OO for the week ending De
cember 8 and alterations for seven.
teen structures at an estimated cos
of s51,525 for the same period.
The sum of SIS was realized from
the recent tea held at the home o.
Mrs. Chester Cole for the beneht OF
the parish house fund of st. Steph'
ems church.
Bently Lodge. No. $40, Odd Eel.
lows, held the first nomination Of
officers last night at its meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
SCHOOL PUPILS
AID SEAL DRIVE
Many Attend Exercises in
H. S. Auditorium Yester-
day. Sale Under Way

Activities pertaining to the anti
tuberculosis campaign in the schools
reached their height yesterday when
a program vas given in the High
school auditorium both afternoon
and evening before audiences of
children and their parents which
filled the place to capacity, many of
the guests being obliged to stand,
carrying out the idea of cleanliness
as a preventative OF tuberculosis, the
affair was planned by Miss Alice
Mihleis, primary supervisor as part
of the work Mrs. A. d. Brearley,
Christmas seals sales chairman. is
putting across in the county.
One of the interesting features of
the program was a playet composed
and acted by pupils of Miss Helen
Bechtel of School 1. entitled. Good
Health" School 9 and School 5 con-
tributed with songs by costumed
children and Miss Beryl Haney re-
cited stick Me Quick"
A three reel moving picture gave
the audiences a very fine idea of the
origin, the care and the neglect of
tuberculosis. Mrs. Brearley told of
the progress Of the campaign.
Arranged about the walls of the
auditorium were posters made by
the children carrying out the thought
Of cleanliness and good health. Done
entirely by primary grades, the work
showed keen originality and work.
manship.
AS part of the campaign in the
schools, essays were written upon
the subject and the judges found
the following children as prize win
ners: First. Rose Rossler; second,
Helen Benotski; honorable mention,
Lillian Nielsen, Henry Wohl, Mar
garet Rudders and Jeanette Ram
berg.
The sale of seals in the schools
begins today. The activities are be-
ing cared for by the members of
the Woman's Club, the arrangements
having been made by Mrs. Chaun-
cey c. Baldwin. The following wo-
men will take charge of the booths:
School 1, Mrs. George Fithian;
School 2. Mrs. John Sofield; Schools
4 and 10, Tuesday and Friday, Mrs.
Jean Howell; Wednesday and Thurs
day, Mrs. George Hawley; School 5.
Wednesday, Mrs. Ira Grouse; Tues
day and Friday. Mrs. Lester White;
Thursday. Mrs. Andrew Wight;
School 6, Tuesday. Mrs. Logan Clev-
enger; Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, Mrs. A. Clayton Clark;
School Z, Mrs. E. I. Ross: School 8,
Mrs. P. J.. Ryan; School 9. Mrs. Axel
Olsen; Grammar School. Miss Helen
Moore.
The children are selling the seals
being offered a shield with the dou-
BILE cross for each hundred sold and
a small pin for each five.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
REV. Mr.. HARPER
HAS RESIGNED
Rector of st. Stephens Epis.
copal Church Tenders
His Resignation

TOTTErSvILLE. Dec. 13:-Rev,
Andrew Harper, rector of st. Steph-
ems Episcopal church. has resigned
his charge to take effect the first OF
the year. The resignation was read
from the pulpit Sunday morning by
Rev. w. Northey Jones. rector OF
ST. Peters church, Perth Amboy,
who had been asked by the Rev. Mr.,
Harper to take charge of the service
Although the resignation came as a
surprise to many of the members
of the church there were a number
who were aware of the fact of the
rector's sudden termination of his
labors within the parish.
Rev. MI. Harper was not at the
service Sunday morning, he having
exchanged with the Rev. Mr.. Jones
for that service and at night he X
changed with Rev. Mr.. Bruen, OF
Keyport.
A special meeting of the vestry OF
the church was held last night al
which time the resignation of Rev.
Mr.. Harper was formally accepted.
Gilbert S. Barnes, president of the
vestry, was in the chair and James
A. Simonson was the clerk. The
other members were in their places
Rev. Mr.. Harper has been at ST,
Stephens for about a year and q
half, having assumed charge of the
parish on July 1. 1920. He came
here from Red Hook. N. z, and sue
ceeded the late Rev. English Crooks,
who had been rector of the church
for some time. Since coming here
the church and Sunday school had
grown considerable and the church
was in a prosperous condition. A
new parish house Is about to be
erected and this is to be used for the
Sunday school because of the large
humble of scholars now attending.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
STARTS TO-DAY

last night. The funeral will be held
Thursday from the home OF her
parents. The interment will be in
Alpine cemetery.
John Melvin Styer
John Melvin Styer, forty years
old, a former resident of this city,
died Saturday. He was a dispatcher
at the Woodbridge Junction of the
Central railroad, when ne resided
here. The funeral will be held to-
morrow at l o'clock at the home
of his brother-in-law, Z. 3. Staudt,
327 Seminary street, Pennsburg, Pa.
TIE interment will be in Upper MIL
ford Evangelical church cemetery,
Old Z~ionsville. Pa.
Patrick NJ. Morris
Patrick NJ. Morris, sixty-seven
years old, an old resident of this
city, died yesterday at his home, 161
William street. Mr.. Morris for a
number of years was a foreman for
the Lehigh Valley at the local docks.
Besides his widow, he is survived by
two daughters and a son. John
Morris, Mrs. Jesse Seaman and Miss
Rose Morris; a sister and a brother.
Owen Morris and Mrs. Geand. both of
South Amboy. The funeral will be
held Thursday morning from his
late residence followed by a solemn
requiem high mass at St. Mary's
church at 10 o'clock. The interment
will be in st. Mary's cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
METUCHEN MAN HELD
ON SHOOTING CHARGE

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. ia
Patsy Beicka of Metuchen, is beng
held as the result of a shooting af-
fair in South River last night. Beicka
is charged with shooting Joseph
Macy in a store at 81 Reid street,
South River, last night.
.Beicka, 1t is said, was visiting his
sister at the store. An argument
started between Macy and Beicka,
which was followed by a fist and
graphing bout. Beicka was getting
the better of his opponent and
started to tear Nays clothes. The
Metuchen man. l. is charged, finally
threw Macy out of the store. pull
ed a gun and fired. The bullet
wound entered Nagy's leg.
Beicka was Immediately placed
under arrest. and ordered held for
grand jury action.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
Perth Amboy
Savings
Institution
Automobiles Collide Here

Two Ears were damaged yesterday
afternoon in a collision at Smith ana
Hobart streets when the machine
operated b. Albert Flynn OF 179
New Brunswick avenue. was struck
by q a driven by Steve Sxba1odys
of AS Smith street. No one waD
hurt in the crash.
According to the report made
by Motorcycle Officer Frank Seibo.i.
Flynn was driven east on Smith
street and about to turn into Ho-
bart when his machine was lift b.
Szbaledy's automobile. CharEiug
that Szbaledy was under the infu-
ence of liquor. Flynn made q charge
Of reckless driving against him. but
when the Ease was aired before Re-
corier Pickersgill last night. the
charge was dismissed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13

home over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Alschuler
entertained over Sunday. Abram AL
schuler and son. Of Manhattan. ABB
ram Lipman, OF Petersburg, Va;
VI. Moseson. of East New York, and
Hyman Lipman. of Manhattan.
The annual election of officers of
the Amicitis Association will take
place tonight at the club house.
Seventy-cight members of the
Mems Bible Class of st. Marks
church were out at the service SUM-
day morning. Rev. William Burd.
pastor, was the speaker.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Harrington
of Bayonne. were visitors at Prince
Bay over the weekend.
Announcement Is made of the en-
gagement Of Miss Catherine Heyer.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Heyer. of Huguenot Park, and Will
liam Behyl.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Lindroos, OF
Brooklyn. were at their summer
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
Sheriff Sells Property

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 13:-In
a .sheriff's sale following a mort
gage foreclosure action brought by
Michael Jelin Of this city, against
Hermann Hollander, the plaintiff
purchased two pieces of property at
South River for $4,000. One plot
comprises 20.6 acres of land, while
the second piece is ~ acres in ex-
tent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
OBITUARY
Sophie JackO.

Sophie JACKIE, twenty-five years
old, a former resident Of this city,
died Friday at White Haven, Pa.
Her body has been brought here and
the funeral will be held tomorrow
from Zylka's funeral parlors, 511
State street. followed by a service at
Holy Trinity Slavish church. The
interment will be in Holy Trinity
cemetery. She is survived by a sister
Mrs. Mary Friedman, of Newark.
and a brother. Michael JACKIE of this
city.
Melina Markussen
Melina Markussen. fourteen years
old. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Markussen. 40s Front street. died
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
HE HELPS WIFE
TO GET A DIVORCE
BY NEA Service

LONDON-'T'm not coming hack
home. II you want a divorce, you'n
find evidence at the Great Central
Hotel"
The Earl of Drogheda wrote that
to his wife. She followed directions
In court she produced a chamber
maid from the hotel who swore she
had seen the earl there with = Wo-
man not his wife.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
Get Artificial
Nerve Force In
NUXATED IRON
For Greater Physical and Mental vigol
Strength, Energy and Endurmea.

NuAatSu Iron not only contains
the principal chemical constituents
of living nerve force, ready 10 pc
frs into active living nerve
force the moment it enters the body.
but it also contains valuable ingredi-
ents for enriching the blood and
stimula., ag the blood to manufac-
ture an Increased supply of new
nerve force.
Surprising results are often OBJ
tanned in two weeks time. Nuxated
Iron has been used and highly en-
dorsed by former United States SEN
ators. members of congress. judges
of United States courts. and many
prominent people: Even n pope at
Rome wrote an interesting commu-
nication in it's behalf. Sold by all
druggists.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13

TONBRiDGE, Eng.-Miss Aimee
Nowlan has been beloved, betrothed
and hereavsd-all by letter.
George Pugsley. rich Canadian
rancher, sought an English wife.
The mayor Of Tonbridge caused him
to open correspondence with Miss
Nowlan. Later her engagement ring
arrived by mail. The date was set.
Then came news OF Pugsley's
death. Miss Nowlan so loves the
man she never saw that she'll for
swear love and devote her life to
nursing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13

gives Brunswick tone its characteristic
sweetness and volume.
A demonstration will prove to you
that the phonograph you have been
planning to buy is a Brunswick. They
are priced at Sos to SITS, and your am
bition to own the best phonograph
purchased at a reasonable price will
be satisfied.
To select a phonograph without FIRST
hearing The Brunswick is a mistake.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13

Closing out our entire line of children's
heavy feeced lined shirts and drawers
all sizes; reg. price Use each; for We'd
nts sssb special ............. Csc
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-03-13
PRINCESS lSSENk

Many OF the guess 81 the Princess
lsseua have been Interested III tie
Clarendon rolf compartment which
ended SatIrltF afternoon. aud they
hav2 been amelg the good ana sci
ent.lic players Each afternoon found
the big lobby almost deserted because
OF ,hs numbers Who TOOK PART III the
games ana ..'c those nna were in
terest FL ~ watching the plays
. 5 Halfway and y b Webb OF
New York are new arrivals IL the
Princess and win remain Tor me
month
Mr. aud Mrs 1Ghn Walters enter.
tanned ~ dinner sunday Mr.. aud Mrs.
- u. Oval and li-l son. ClayOourT q.
OF Daytona and Mrs Dyals mother.
Mrs. Daniel McCon ghy Of coudera-
port. Pa, who is a guest of Mn and
Mrs iJval Me- MeConeehy will re-
main in Daytoaa aniH the FIRST uf
April She IS an nll time frieut of
AIR and Mrs NJ ~ Stokes 81 $50
South Atlantic avenue Gayena
Beach. and OF FRIDAY ana Saturday
was their guest Air ami Mr.. Stokes
are also from Coudec mort ia.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-03-13
HOTEL CLARENDON



Sir clifton anu Lady Siiton OF 10
roato Canada. viii arrive on Ihufs-
day a ine Hotel Clarendon 'e rhehd
she feal aaer q the sea oi
Mrs lat4d DICK ui toronto H1S
rived a. fAe Hefci clarendon +" loih
her ms <, "bu aas 3esl int i2t
tho pas, sHkefal weeks
~. sul parles 4 'aion.
Miss 81 lesta .ntoa anu ll3NM ;
y. Niu.n@ - An HeApoils were & tets
90 TIE Hotel Clarendon ior luncheon
recently
Ms ". + 1a"beF aAd Mss Z, y.
E'ae ~ NeN YORK are II lh' iiotet
Clarendon on tneir return from
visit 10 Palm i'each rms IS tneF
SECOND Nlsi' ii lne season th~
Clarendon, p lht Neft thtfe nh
Their way astNh cartier = ne stasun
Mr. ana VS.. 81 iafi'nd9. Mt.
and MIS-. u =. lam ih iii@ =. H. IA
mua. 1r * alta l.d. lids Mho aus
meiet ing to laalf ho'nts '>ftes iaNlhs
pent sVHso 'lat e 'ha southern re-
SORTS. are spending some dMe en-
route "a the Hotel clarendon
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-03-13
PALM eEAcH HorrI

. FNLFW 1LNNFf ITO EL
Royal Poirciana r. r. Station. over nv
the sea. Modern, holds 400. AdioJns the
largest hotel. Less formal with more mod
ern rates. Handy 10 golf. bathinu beach
and outdoor concerts. Stop in the resort
proper. Costs no more. Our ENLARGED
capacity allows us TO assure you OF nice
rooms for the big time here February 20
to q, and St. Patrick's Day Bali EnGaqe
now Also central to all attractions for
the great sun Dance Festival March
s, g, 10. Open into April.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-07-13
Death At Paris Ends
Pretty War Romance

Paris. Ky. July 13-Death has
snapped a romance that had its
beginning in the war-torn Paris,
of France. and its end in the quiet
little Paris Of Bourbon county,
Kentucky, today, when Mrs. Fer
nand Adrienne, the 18-year-old
wife of Clarence Buchanan, fail
ed to rally after an operation for
appendicitis at the Massie Hos
pital here.
Three years ago, July II, 1918,
Buchanan. a member of the quar-
termaster department of the
American army, married Fernand
Adrienne Gego, a Belgian refu-
gee, in Paris, after brief court
ship. The Belgian lass with her
mother had fed before the Ger
man invaders to the French cap
ital, where she met the young
Kentuckian. After the armistice
Buchanan brought his bride to
his home in Bourbon county.
The young wife leaves, besides
her husband, her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Alex Gege, a brother,
Leopel. and a sister, Jeanne, all
of Paris, France.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-07-13
ANOTHER ROAD :
PROBLEM FOR BOCCS

State Road Engineer. Joe S
Boggs' department at. Frankfort
probably has more diffcult prob
lens come before it. right along
than any other at the state CAPT
tal Whether Magofin county is
to get federal aid to match the
$l25 900 bond Issue voted by the
county for the construction of Il
miles of roads depends upon what
road bill is passed by Congress.
If the bill providing for the con-
tinuance of federal aid projects,
which has already passed the
House. gets by the Senate, then
Magoffin county will receive fed
eral aid. If the bill creating the
Federal Highway Commission
and providing for great conti-
mental route becomes a law Ken
lucky will be IN a position where
roads will have to be built with
state funds, as there will be no
more money available for federal
aid projects even for those now
under construction.
Magoffin county has available
to turn over to the commission
$4,000 of the bond issue, the mo-
ney to be used in connection with
federal aid money for the con-
struction of seven miles from
Salyersville to the line of John
son county, which has already
constructed fine road from the
line to Paints Vile At one time
730 teams were working on the
road. The State Highway Com
mission in session accepted a loan
of $4,000 from Crittenden coun-
ty to be applied to the construc-
ton of eight miles from Marion
to Princeton, the road to cost
$4,000.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-07-13
NEWLY

We are sorry to know that
Death has once more entered the
home Of Raymond Sewers. tax
ing little two-months-old daugh-
ter. His beloved wife died a
few days prior to the death of
her little child. Mr.. Sewers is
one Of our best citizens. He
served with the American forces
in France during the World War.
His father OF Casey county, is
now visiting kim.
ProtraCted meeting is now in
progress at Antioch church, Bro.
Holder, of Alabama, conducting
the services. Several additions
have been received already.
The Baptist revival will begin
July Is at this place.
The little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. L. Million, OF Million,
suffered broken arm by falling
from her pony Sunday.
MIR. Jack Hcndren. of Missiou-
ii. who is visiting his brothers at
this place, has returned from
Danville where he has been the
guest of friends.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-07-13
YOUNG MAN And
WOMAN DROWN
Courty.News)

(McCreary County News
| What started out as a harmless
pleasure excursion down the K.
& T. to .Comargo resulted in the
death of two very popular young
people, when Miss Carrie Coffey
and Louis Strunk walked off the
rock river bed into deep water.
Miss .Coffey, Mrs. Julia Nor
gan, Sherman King and Louis
Strunk formed quartette on a
little excursion down the *. & T..
to Comrago on the noon train
Sunday. After lunch the young.
people went wading in the river,
under the assumption that the
water was fordable. Suddenly
King, who was on the end, slid
off the edge Of the rock bottom
into deep water, but being an eS-
cellent swimmer kept himself
af1oat. He pushed the girls back
with instructions to get to the
shore. Mrs. Morgan started to
obey, but Miss Cofey, becoming
frightened. clutched her around
the neck and both girls went in
over their heads. Coming to the
surface, King grasped Mrs. Nor
gan and started to shore with
her. but when Louis Strunk at
tempted to assist Miss Coffev.
she chung to him in such :: man
ner as to keep him from swim
ming and both went down.
Strunk never came 10 the sur
face again, but Miss Coffev came
up once, then disappeared. Co
lumbus Campbell and several
other residents Of Comargo were
drawn to the scenes by the
screams and did all IN thai.- pogr-
er to rescue the Young people. |
but in vain. After several hours
the bodies were recovered and
brought in on the evening train
Miss Coffey is the daughter oil
Mr.. and Mrs. Oils Coffey and has
Leen the day telephone operator
at the Stearnse exchange for the
past couple of years. She was
acknowledgements arlclsa uas en-
gagged to. sPe married this, coming
SeptembeE: TO a young man from
Danvil1e;; -" t--