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Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
ROTARY CONCLAVE'S THIRD DAY WAS
 FULL OF ENTERTAINING FEATURES

cess of the conclave is due to the fol- lowing committees:
 New London Club organization: Presi- dent, James P. Sullivan, ex-officio James c. Hammond, general chairman Edward. E. Began, acting chairman; J. William Clark. secretary; Walter E. Canheld, treasurer.
 Comnittses-Reception, c. c. Costello, chairman Luctus Whiton5 Ernest D. Rogers, Waldo E. Clarke, Theodore N. Hansen. Tdwin c. Ford. Reservation: Edward s. Neiian, chairman; simon L. Ewald, Edward S. Doton, William D. Harris, Frank B. Walker. Adelard A. Nourie, Glen R. Merithew. Finance Fred erick. W. Mercer, chairman J. P. Tay- Tor Armstrong, Henry W. Kaiser, P. Le- roy Harwood, Samuel M. Prentis, liar old N. Christianson. Publicity: Theodore Bodenwein, chairman, Robert L. Smith, Jeremiah B. Fitzgerald. J. Frank Saiter, W. Denholm Smith. Printing: J. William Clark. chairman; Howard c. Smith. An drew ". Holman, Louis A. Joslin. Trans portation: Edward E. Began. chairman Edward L. Doll, Ruet H. Gray, Jerome R. Cooper, Clifford H. Belden, James N. Snow Registration: Walter E. Canfieid chairman: William T. Hopson, Maurice B. Sherman. Thomas F. Dorsey, Jr.. Will fam H. Bowker, Arthur A. Broad Thomas c. Stanton, Clyde L. Williams Fred s. Hitchcock, Frederick " Edger- ton. Speakers: J. Romeyn Danforth, Benjamin T. Marshall, James E. Barlow Walter Towne, Hadlai "A. Hull, Warren A. Hanson. Badges and Decorations James F. Ahern, chairman; Henry H Vignot, John B. Clark, s. Fred Friedman William A. Timpany, Edward D. Murray Road Markers and Information: Thomas | E. Donohue, chairman; H. R. Douglas William Savard. Ezekiel Spitz, Frank A 1 Comstock, Clarence Nj. Shay, Sidney H Miner. Music: Byron A. Tones, chair l man; Frederick c. Wight, Charles B Rice, Charles c. Perkins, Herbert V 1 Moxley, Henry A. Cook. Jr, Alfred Colt Automobiles: Thornton N. M. Lathrop, l chairman; R. Palmer Smith, Tryor Smith, Lester c. Fowler. Charles S. Jew. | cit, William E. Jackson. Garages and Parking: Oliver Woodworth, chairman | John L. Spencer, John B. Collins, Regin. aid M. Rowland, James J. Sullivan, JohT H. Newman, Ludwig Mann. Stunts and l Entertainment: Walter Lewis, chairman 1 George Bathgate, Louis B. Lincoln, Per
 ry B. Kenyon, Edward T. Corcoran, Mes tor Dreyfus, Leroy A. Nash. Sports: bud | ley St. Clair Donnelly, chairman; Will 1 jam A. Mercer, Thomas A. Woodruff Ralph Powers. Winthrop E. Mckinley | Theatricals: James Fowler, chairman l James c. Hammond, Stavros P. Peter son. John B. Bailey, Harold H. Starr IL E.. Underhill, Edward Prentis. Ladies Reception Committee: Mrs. James P. Sul livan, chairman: Mrs j.. William Clarke
 vice chairman. Rotary adies of New Lon
 don, Norwich and Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
BArrrsTs OF COUNTY IN

11GExlA v v iA I 1ON T tsAA4A<11
 With an attendance of about 200 .dsie- gates from the churches i4 this county. the annual meeting Of the New London day morning at 1o.so at the Mcntville Union Baptist church. Rev C. H- Howe of New London was moderator, and a devotional service was conducted by Rev. E. L. Nieid of; poichester.
 Rev. John Hunter Stearns of the enter taining church expressed the welcome of the church to the association, new pastors in the churches of the association were introduced. and the moderator gave an interesting report from the Northern Baptist convention.
 The annual sermon was delivered by Rev. Dr. D. A. Pitt of the Central Rap tist church, Norwich. who gave an in- spiring message to the delegates. After adjournment, dinner was served by the women of the church At 1.46 the meeting of the wonan's United Missionary society was held. De- partment reports were given, as follows White Cross Work. Mre P. c. Wright Reading Contests and Study Glasses Mrs. H. B. Sloat; Stewardship, Miss Mary |. Howard; Continuation, Mrs. c. C. Gidersieeve; Literature. Mrs. e E. | Gardner
 Miss Jennie Crawford spoke upon th. 1 Important missionary work that is be-
 ing done in west China and the oppor.
 tunities for extension of Gods Kingdom there.
 At the conclusion of the afternoor
 session. Rev. H. B. Sloat spoke upon On, | New Program. After adjournment al
 o.So, supper was served by the women o the church
 In the evening there was an instruc
 tive stereo con address by Rev. A. s
 Adams of Swatov, China The eventnr
 program opened with a spirited song ser
 vice conducted by the young people. al
 orchestra furnishing the music. l There will be morning and afternoor 1 sessions of the association today CThurE | day).
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
coLLEGE rLuB
MEETS AT LUDLOW FARM

The first meeting of the Norwich Col lsEe club for the present season was asld Wednesday afternon at the sum ner residence of Mrs. William II. Oat, Ludlow farm. North Stonington. Mrs. Frederick Shenk, president. presided.
 The party went in automobiles and about twenty-five were present. After ;he usual routine business Mrs A. N. IT. Vaughn gave most stirring and graphic account of the Passion Play, which she recently witnessed at Ober- ammregau. She emphasized very strongly the fact that she did not agree with a criticism by Dean Taylor in the Literary Digest, Sept. g. 1922.
 The members enjoyed a basket lunch and coffee was served by Mrs. Oat.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
IoIET coEFEREIcE FAvoHs
WAR VETERANS COUNCIL

A joint committee of nine, comprisinf delegates from Griswold Camp No. United Spanish War Veterans, Fletcher Post, No. 1, American Legion. and Hour igan Post. Veterans of Foreign Wars. ai conference held Wednesday eveninl at the mayors office. went on record al favoring the formation of an organiza tion to be known as the Norwich Coun. ell of War Veterans and also voted ts recommend to the three veterans organ tzations that such a council be formed
 The conference Wednesday eveninf was the result of an invitation issued some time ago by Department Comman. der Charles N. Burdick of the United Spanish War Veterans to each of tho veteran organizations to appoint thres delegates to gather in joint session foi the purpose of considering the merits q. a war veterans council. The joint com. mittee- organized by electing Mayor Mi. 10 R. Waters, a member of the Spanisl War Veterans, delegation. chairman. and J. c. Broadhurst of the Americss Legion delegation. secretary.
 Department Commander Burdick en plained the merits and duties of the wal veterans council citing as an exsrnpif the excellent work accomplished by thf Springfield Council of War veteraas The object of the veterans council, # z Is formed in Norwich. will be to securf cooperation among the several veteran organizations in accomplishing thi ideals for which they stand. to cooper. ate in arrangements for Memorial DsI and other patriotic observances and ft promote the best interests of those wht served in the wars in which the Unitey States has engaged.
 With regard 10 the membership of tho council the joint committee conference favored a plan whereby the commander and adjutant of each of the veteran or. ganfzations and three delegates 10 hs elected by each organization would com. prise the council. The council woui, elect its own officers. president, vic, president. secretary and treasurer. ans would have four standing committees these committees 10 be known as a pa. | triotic observance committee. patriot e instruction committee. legislative coin. mittee and finance committee.
 The chairman Of each Of the tSre, delegates wlli report back to his organ
 ization the action taken by the join
 committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
stonmrtsn Denaocrasso r.v, r,,...


 At a democratic caucus meeting he'd at Stoningtcns Wednesday evening, .. B. .Crandall was elected chairman. and James Shay, clerk. The following were nominated for town officers: Assessor. Allan W. Harvey; board of relief, Har- ry B. Mckenzie seIectmen. Joserh A. VarEes. Lawrence c. Purtill agent of town deposit fund. Joseph A. Varge. auditor. William C. Robinson: colIectoy of taxes, William H. Casey; constable, Christopher J. Ledward, Charles Mo Court, Antonio Lepresto. Michael Spell man; town school committee. for three years Thomas Hickson, William F.. Wallbridge; town school committee .or one year, Christopher. J. Ledward, Jas. H. Mcknight, George A. Wheeler and Charles H. Foley; registrars of voters, William Robinson. Joseph McKenz q George A. Wheeler. Harry B. McRen- zie and William H. Walibridge
 William F. Walibridge declined the nomination for the town school con- mittee.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
calIIna In calro.

EnElishmen who do not know Cairo Dometimes take houses In remote and undesirable parts of the city. In Egypt as We Knew It' Mrs. B. L. Butcher amusingly describes how hard It Is to find a person who has thus gone astray. Her husband. she says. wrote to a doctor for the address of some friends whom she knew he had attended. Here Is the doctors sn- swer: 'sThe Ms live In a house without q number in 6 street without q name next door to an Armenian butcher who. I think. has no sign. west of Abdln palacel The staircase has eighty-seven steps"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
The Word Metis.

me word Metis. means mixed It h from the French metis. derivative of the Latin miscere. to mix The term was first used in this country by the early French-speaking population of the Northwest to designate persons of mixed white and Indian blood. Among the Spanish-speaking population of the Southwest the word mestizo. of the same derivation, Is used. but 1t applies more especially to those of half white and half Indian blood.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
MINERALS.
James s. cOunterman.

SdnlCS B. COunUGrnAn
 The funeral of James S. Countermlr1 was held Wednesday afternoon at o. clock from his home in Yantic with a large attendance of relatives and friends Rex W. D. Hetherington ct Fitchville oficiated at the service and Jesus, Lover of My Soul, was rendered by Mrs. Reuben L. Potter.
 Members of the Yantic fire department acted as bearers and burial took place in Maplewood cemetery. A cornmittal service was conducted by Rev. MT. Hetherington.
 Among those present was 8 delegation from the Yantic Fire company of whicA the deceased was a member. There were many beautiful floral forms. Un- dertaker c. A. Gager had charge of the funeral arrangements
 Mrs. silas H. Browning.
 Wednesday afternoon at o'clooi, the funeral of Mrs Silas H. Browning was held from the home of her son, Charles R. Browning, on the New .Lon- don road. There was large attend ance and there were many beautiful ao- ral remembrances
 Rev. George H. strouse of Waterford offlciated at the service. The bearers were Walter Rich. Albert Crary, Her. bert Park and Frank Skinner and bur. ial took place in the Preston City cemc. tery. Rev. Mir. Strouse conducted g committal service at the grave.
 Undertakers Church S Allen had charge of the funeral arrangements Mrs. Frank Keeley.
 The funeral of Mrs. Frank Keeie, was held Wednesday afternoon at 1 O. clock from the parlors of Undertaken. Cummings 6 Ring with a large attenl ance of relatives and friends Rev Thomas M. Ockford of Poquetanucl conducted the service.
 The bearers were Harold Brockway Cyrus Brockway, Harris Brockway James Keedey. Harris Keeiey ant Charles Keeley. Burial took place il Brown cemetery, Clarle's Falls Ther, were number of beautiful floral forms Mrs. Joseph c. Allen At the residence of her daughter, Mrs 1 Glenvilie " Phillips, at 1o3 Montaul l avenue, New London, the funeral of Mrs Joseph S. Allen, was held at 1, D. m Wed, nesday. Rev. !. Romeyn Danforth of hciating Burial was in Mapiewood cem etery in this city.
 Jehn weieh The funeral of John weich, ef Nsv l London. formerly of Norwich, was helt l from undertaking rooms in New London at s.So o'clock Wednesday morning. Rev John J McGrath was eelebrant of solemn l high mass of requiem at St. Mary's Stal I of the Sea church at 8 o'clock The bear CTS were Patrick, Matthew and Richars welch and Andrew Morris. Intermen was In St. Mary's cemetery. Mrs. James Donovan.
 The funeral services for Louise Pain, Wolfe, wife of James Donovan, who diec in Norwich Saturday were at the hom of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Emerson Paine at Mystic, Mondax and was large l ly attended by relatives and friends. 4 large delegation of the Motorcycle clul O. Norwich was present.
 The services were conducted by Rev ] P. Beauchamp. rector of St. Mark Episcopal church. Burial was in Elm ! Grt ve cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Jeremiah Gleason.

-AAOs v cNC4nltsu GlS88Ou.
 After 3 long illness Julia Kellfher. widow of Jeremiah Gleason, died Tues. day at 11.2o D. m. at the home of her oaugnter, Mrs. Thomas Gallagher. No. 46S North Main street. Mrs. Gleason was the daughter of Cornelius and Johan- na Barry Kelliher and had lived in Nor Wich since she was a child.
 She was united in marriage with Ter erniah Gleason in St. Mary's church by the Rev. Daniel Mullen. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Gallagher. and three sons, Jremiah J. Gleason, John D. Gleason and Edward C. Gleason There are also nine grandchildren.
 Isaac Avery Wcodmansee.
 Wednesday morning at $50 o'clock Isaac Avery Noodmansee died at the home of his daughter Mrs Clinton C. Simpson, No. 24 Colt street He had been i'll for six months with heart trouble
 Mfr. Woodnansee was born in Ledyard June H.. 1853. and was the son of Janes Waterman Woodmansee and Jerushs Wheeler Woodmansee of North Stoning. ton. For some years Mir Woodmansee was engaged in farming in Ledyard an6 Preston. Later he located in Norwich and for 22 years was employed by N. s 0liDcIL dllu son.
 Mir. Woodmansee's wife, who was Julia Sauer of Poquetanuck, died twelve year, ago this month. Surviving him are two sons. Clarence A. Woodmansee, of Hart ford and Henry P. Woodmansee of thi. city. two daughters. Mrs. Clinton c Simpson and Mrs John Grove of thi. city, and a sister Mrs. Sarah Hewitt O Preston. A son, Walter Woodmansee died in France while serving with tn, A. E. F.
 Mrs. Nathan, G. Stark
 Following a long period of illness death occurred at o'clock Tuesday ev ening to Mrs, Ellen NJ Stark, widow o Nathan Griffin Stark at her late resi- dence 42 Williams street, New London She is survived by two brothers, William c. Moore of Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Ed ward S. Dodge of Norwich, N. Y, and sister, Mrs. Annie Lester of New London
 Mrs. Frank P. Greenman
 Mrs. Irene Lewis Greenman, wife 6 Frank F. Greenman of Waterford die, 1 on Tuesday at the Lawrence hospita in her 22nd year. She is survived by he husband and two children, also by he mother, Mrs. Laura Lewis.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Katherine ". Tibbltts Is at Wind ham inn for fortnight
 Mir. and Mrs. Benedict c. Pullen are at South Westport Mass.
 Mir. and- Mrs Philip E. Thompson of New York are visiting the forner'e mo- therMrS. William A. Thompson
 Judge and Mrs. Gardiner Greene hay. returned. after passing the season at Whiteheld,. N. H.
 Edward Hariand Miller. of New York has left for a visit with Lsoninster Mass, friends, having spent two, weeks in Norwich
 Mrs, Allan cleworth and Mrs. w. Russell Baird. of Williams street. have left town to spend some time in Bethlv- hem, N. H.
 Miss Faith Curtis of Huntington place has returned home after spending the summer at Camp Big Pine, Fairiss Lake, Vermont MT. and Mrs. Henry F. Parker and daughters, Deborah and Letitia are al their home on Mckinley avenue. having | spent the summer at Pleasant View. Miss Margaret Suck, who sailed from Bremen. August 51st on steamer Yorke reached New York Monday evening and arrived Tuesday at her home on LIacoln Terrace.
 Mrs. William H. Palmer and son. IT Reynolds Palmer, are at their home Elm HiH, Washington street, having oc | cupied a cottage at North Scituat, Beach since early in July.
 A number of Los Angeles friends, who are touring New England, were enter tatncd recently by. a sal and dinner aboard his sloop yacht Caroline, IS the guests of Rutherford c. Plaut.
 Mrs. Skenk. wife of Dr.. Frederick P skenk. of the State Hospital stan. gay, bridge tea at The Wauregan at tn, week.end. There were two tables, tn, prizes being won by Mrs. Charles D Moves and Mrs, Lucius Briggs. Later i friends camesin for the tea,5 about ffteer being Mrs. Skenk's gueste.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
BIshop raddock's Resignation Accepted

At the convention of the Episcopal bi- 'hops m Portland. Oregon, Tuesday, afS- 'r a session behind closed doors which asted two hours the House of Bishops accepted the resignation of Right Rev. Robert l.. Paddock as Bishop of Eastern oregon. Bishop Paddock Is in New York where some months ago ne sufferel isrvous breakdown. The report of the 'pscial committee on Bishop Paddocks are was presented by BisLop Winchester f Arkansas.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
Ma Room for ths Inecmustent.

Much of the work done in this world has to be .undone. Incompetency is the greatest drawback to progress. In. competents are the most costly mem- bers of society, and always will be. That's why there Is always a premium on brains and skill. which combine te produce eficiency.-Exchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
pImlnutivs Only in Stature.

It is related of Philetas of Cos, dis tnguished about 330 B. c. as poet and grammarian, that he WAS 50 di- ninutive in size and avcirdupcis that he carried metal weights in his cleth- ing te prevent his being blown away by the wind. He was the precepter of PtoIemy Philadelphus.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
safsouardlnu the Miner.

To protect the miner against his ancient enemy. inhammable gas a min ing engineer has improved the stand ard type of miners lamp. He has add ed a device which causes the lamp to emit a loud singing note as soon as the atmosphere becomes charged with lnfammable gas.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
To Free Your Arms
 of Hair or Fuzz
CBoudoir Secretsl

No toilet table is complete without small package of delatope, for with 1t hair or fuzz can be quickly banished from the skin. To remove hairs you merely mix into paste enough of the powder and water to cover the objec- tionable hairs. This should be left on the skin about minutes, then rubbed off and the skin washed. when 1t will be found free from hair or blemish Be sure you get genuine delatone.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
.ot Afraid Of That End.

Gladys was visiting her grandfa- iher's farm in Minnesota. They had rather frisky dog with whom she 1sed to play. One day as her grand 'ather came out of the house he dis covered Gladys pulling the dogs tail. SO he said: The dog will bite you if you don't stop" Gladys looked up and said: That end don't bIte."-Chlcagc Ame1can.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
Itnrtar Hnnd. ceneer4.

The following program will be Eive- by the Italian Columbus band on the Boswell avenue park this CThursday) evening: March, Up the Street c. Morse Overture, Barber of Seville, c. Roasini Fox trot song, Angel Child, A. Silver Selection, The Merry Widow. Fr. Lehar March symphonique The English
 Girl, D. Delle Cese Waltz, Three O'Clock in the Morn
 ing, J. Rooledo Divertissement, Sonnambula, V. Belfinl Fox trot, Leave Me With a Smile.
 E. Burnet, Waltz, A Distant Salute. B. Cossetti March. Flag Day. c. Schumanr The Star Spangled Banner
 Prof. Pasquale Puca Is director of the band.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
RearNs in Hlstorv.

Pliny. we are informed. observes that Scipio Africanus was the man who introduced the fashion of the daily shave. "and the RussianS wore boards until Gar Peter enjeined them all to shave, but he was obliged to keep on foot number of officers to cut of. by violence, the boards of such as would not otherwise part with them"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
WEDDINGS.
YoHa-GoRdon

Miss Rae L. Gordon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gordon of 51 Fairmount street, this city, was married to James l. Yoffa, an attorney in Boston. at the Pe- quot Manor at New. London Tuesday sev- ening by Rev. J. N. Rosenburg of Nor wich.
 The ceremony was performed in the sun parlor under canopy of smilax and roses Vu
 The bride was charmingly gowned in white satin with chantilly lace and carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses and lilies of the valley. The maid of honor was gowned in salmon colored chiffon while the bridesmaids wore chiffon of varying shades. The flower girl was dressed in white georg- cite.
 The wedding party consibted of Clara Gordon as maid of honor, and the following girl friends as brides | maids: Miriam Gordon, sister of the 1 bride wearing an orchid chiffon dress, Tillie Strom of Norwich, gowned in red gold chiffon, Sophie Shapiro, Worcester. peach colored chiffon. | Theresa Hendel, New London, orchid chiffon, Shirley Yoffa, Boston, sister of the groom. nile green chiffon, Rena Herman, Danielson, peach colored chif- {! fon. The little flower girl was Rosalie :; Abramson, of Boston. The best man was Dr. George Rothblatt of Boston, i while the ushers included Dr. I. Hem del, New London, Dr. Paul Finkel- l stein, Boston, Ira Daniels, Boston, l Samuel Abramson, Boston, Jack | Abramson Boston and Dr. K. K Mar | l1off of Norwich
 | The brides gift to the groom was a diamond stick pin while the groom gave to the bride a diamond dinner ] ring and diamond wrist watch. To his best man the groom gave a gold. cigar cite case and to his ushers gold per knives, while the bride gave to he1 attendants strings of pearls.
 Following the ceremony which was witnessed by 200 guests from Norwich ! New London, Hartford, New York, Provi. dence,. Chicago, Washington, Boston and l Newport, a wedding reception was held I in the conservatory of the Manor which was decorated with quantities of palms
 ferns and roses Dancing followed aft. CT which buffet lunch was served. The table decorations were Colonial roses and
 smilax arranged in cascade fashion
 At, the conclusion of their honeymoon 1 Mir. and Mrs. Yoffa will reside in Boston
 where he is an attorney.
 Evrand-EEan.
 II MISS kathleen Eg2n, daughter .
 Thomas Egan, formerly in command 0
 the state police and of Mrs. Egans wa
 married Tuesday morning at New Lon
 don to Arthur F. Evrand, of the subma rine base. The ceremony was perform
 ed at g o'clock at St. Mary's churci
 where nuptiaf high mass was sung b. ' Rev. pr. T. M. Crowley.
 The bridal party was attended by Nils
 Mary Lehan of Southington as mait
 and Alfred L.. Rudd, Jr., was best man
 The bride carried q bouquet of whit,
 roses while the maid had pink bon
 quet.
 A reception followed at the home 0
 Alfred Rudd and wife, relatives 0. West Colt street. The Rudd home wa handsomely decorated with ferns, pottei plants and cut flowers.
 Upon the conclusion of their weddin , tour. MT. and Mrs. Evrand win resid , in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
Mlr.,k. Mada by Many.

Teo many people take themselves too seriously, and can't understand why their estimates of themselves ars not accepted by others. Consequent ly they "take 1t cut" on others when they might ds much better by taking some things out of themselves There's too much personal -inAatten-"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
sroNINeToN RUM RUNNERS
 HAD JEwErr CITY rHUcK

Special to The Buiietin)
 Stonington, Sept 15.-The rum runners who blackjacked Oficer Thomas O'Con- nell last Monday night abandoned the truck in which they fled from the town with cases of liquor after the assault. The truck was found by the roadside Tuesday by the Narragansett Pier police IL IS believed the men had engine trouble and had to transfer to another truck to make good their escape.
 The owner of the truck, a Jewett City man, named Joseph Glowaclxi, got in touch with the Narragansett Pier police, as he claims the truck was stolen from him Sunday night. although it Is said the rum runners escaped from Stonington in d truck owned by a .Pawtucket man. No trace has been found of this machine.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-14
Ear Antlauarian. te selxs.

h discussing the origin of names from occupations an interesting point crops up. A man might have been a cooper and his son weaver, why was the family known as cocpeFS and not weavers? Just at what point did the appeIlation crystalize into nanei Careful study has failed ts clear up this point.