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Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
TAFTVILLE

number or young people of the vil- lage attended the dance in the State Armory. Norwich, Friday evening.
 The local troop of Boy Scouts met Friday evening under the direction of scoutmzster Victor H. Davis, in the rec reation rooms of the Taftville Congrega- tional church.
 Local friends Of MT. and Mrs. William A. Aberg arc interested to learn of their change of address from Newport News. Va, to Washington, D. C. Mir. Aberg was a former resident of this place, and both he and Mrs. AberE are frequent visitors here.
 Clinton D. Hanover, Jr, of Groton. who was recently elected a member of Tsie Chapter of Sigma. XI at Sheffield Scientific school, New Haven. is well known here. having been a draftsman for the PoneInah mills during the sum- uner months.
 The members Of the Has-Beens club wili be isntertained Wednesday even Ing az the residence of John D. Sharples 'u North Front street. There will be a business meeting. including the election 'f officers and directors to serve for the coming year. The directors, as soon as elected, will make arrangements for the -'ub's anaual dance. This dance which the largest Of the post-Lenten private affairs. is looked forward to with great interest by young and old. It is expected d hat the affair will take place shortly aft .r Easter.
 About sixty men of the parish gather sd ln the recreation rooms of the Taft vile Congregational church Thur sday evening Co enjoy a smoker and genera social evening. A cafeteria lunch was served consisting of sandwiches, dough nuts, cheese and coffee. George N. Bear. dow passed Rev Arthur Varley a sand. wich which contained fifteen five dollal gold pieces. a gift from the men of tht parish Co their pastor who is soon tC leave town Go take up his residence il Portland. Conn. MT. Varley, thougi greatly surprised made a few well chos sn remarks advising the men to cooper ate and work together through a menl -iuh during his absence. Cigars wer passed. and a quartette consisting O Thomas Grimshaw. Thomas Parsons John W. Brierly and Arthur E. Atkins rendered several selections. There wer vocal solos by Thomas Grimshaw, Vic TOT Davis. William MathC-, Fred Wnowl or. Thomas Parsons. Walter Barritt an, George Filling, and George V. Beardow George H. Young and Rev. Arthur Var ley told humorous stories. There wa cornet solo by George Pillin, a stum speech by Gustave Hedler, and an aero 5auc stunt by Thomas Par1ons. Tn evening proved an enjoyable one. Tn committee in charge were as follows General committee, George N. BeardoN Carlo M. Wood and George J. Meyer -ef-sshments. George Kinder, Allan Be gle and John W. Seddon entertainment Fred Knowles and Thomas Grimshaw.
 Mrs. Luther D. Parker of North -i-eet and Mrs. George c. Grant of Prov Hdence street were visitors in Hartfort recently
 Adolphus st. John and William Maj
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
w. R. C. ACCEPTS INVITATION TO
 SEpGWlck POST RECEPTION

The regular meeting of Sedgwick corps, No. Is, w R. c. was held Fri day afternoon at the Buckingham Me morial with the president, Len Pukal- Jus, in the chair. After the usual re- portss one name was balloted on and one application was presented
 It was voted to donate S5 to the Jewish European Relief fund.
 The corps accepted the invitation of Sedgwick post. No. 1 to the recep- tion to the department commander Christian Schwartz of Norwalk which is to be held at the Buckingham Me morial next Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
Rural Carrier Examination.

mission has announced an examination to be held at New London on May 13. 1922, to fill the position of rural carrier at Oakdale and vacancies that may later occur on rural routes from that post of fca. The salary of a rural carrier on a standard daily wagon route of "A miles is $1,s00 per annum, with an additional s3a per mile per annum for each mile oI major fraction thereof in excess of 24 miles. The salary on motor route: ranges from s2.450 to s2.6OO per annum according to length. The examination will be open only to citizens who arr actually domiciled in the territory of th' post office where the vacancy exists ana who meet the other requirements.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
CAMPFIRE GIRLS CONDUCT
 THEIR CEREMONIAL MEETING

The Campfire Girls of the United Con- gregational church met Friday evening at the home of the assistant guardian. Miss Helen P. Browning, 116 Union street Over 50 girls were present, rep resenting the two campf1res, Tatapovhon and Oweneco.
 The monthly ceremonial meeting un- der the direction of the guardian. Mrs. A c. Freeman. included the lighting of the ceremonial fires initiation of new members, awarding of hcnors and giving of ranks.
 Among recent activities of the Camp fire have been lectures on first aid. talks by Arthur L. Peale and W. Tyler Olcott monthly suppers planned and carried ou' by the girls and patriotic social for the girls of all the churches of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
COUNTY Y. M. c. A. CONVENTION
 TO BE IN NEW LONDON

The Fourth Annual County Y. M. c. A. Convention will be held at the First Baptist Church, New London, Friday, March 31, at 6:30. The Conven- ton marks the close of three years activities in New London County. Re ports covering the work accomplished during this period will be given. Spec al speakers have been secured.
 The Convention was held in the Central Baptist Church, Norwich, last year, with 90 people attending from
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
Speakers at D. A. R. Convention,

Miss Anna Hampstead Branch, the poetess, of New London, has accepted the invitation of the Connecticut Society of Daughters of the American Revolu- ton to speak at It's annual state con- vention to be held in Southington the last of this month. Others asked to make addresses are Mrs. George May eral of the NationaliD. A. R.. and Miss Marguerite Hickey, field secretary of the Connecticut Americanization committee, Miss Branch and Mrs. Minor are both members of the Lucretia Shaw chapter of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
OBSERVED BATH BIRTHDAY
 OF MRS. LEWIS APPLY
PRESS DISPATCHES

Friends and acquaintances number ing nineteen, met at the home of Mir. and Mrs Lewis Apply of West Town street, Thursday evening, in observance of the eighty-fourth birthday of Mrs. Apply who received several cards and gifts of carnations. hyacinths and hy- drangers from those with whom she is associated in the Seventh Day Ad- ventist church.
 A potted jonqUil was the gift of her grand d-daughter, Mrs. John Olsen of Norwich Town.
 Fruit salad, cake, cookies and cocoa were served by Mrs. Joslyn, Mrs Wam- bly, Miss Alice Johnston and Harold Pettis.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
SUES FOR 5000 FOR
INJURIES BY AUTOMOBILE

For the injuries she received when she vas struck by the automobile of John R. Tierney of New Haven at Occum on March 5. 1921. Blanche A. Fontaine of Norwich has brought suit against Tier ney fer s4.O0o damages
 The complaint alleges that Tferney was operating his automobile carelessly and with great speed and that he ran into Miss Fontaine as she was crossing the street. She was knocked down and dragged for a long distance. sustaining cuts and bruises on her body and face and nervous shock and injuries which are of permanent nature. it is claimed
 The suit is brought for Miss Fontaine who is a minor of the age of E years through her father, Alfred Fontaine, ant is returnable in April.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25

various communities of the county. It is hoped that at least i05 will be pres- ent ths year. The Convention Is open to all interested men. women and boys
 Young Mems Sunday will be obse-v- ed throughout the County. April zud, by special services in all churches State County Work Secretary. Harry Hedley Smith. of New Haven; and the following County Secretaries Roy F. Keller. Norwich: J. H. Corbett. Put nam. John Lanberton, Hartford, and several other men directly interested in County Work have been secured as speakers.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
NOTICE

THE SALE OF THE FURNITURE HOTEL WHICH HAS BEEN AN NOUNCED FOR MONDAY. MARCH @7. WILL NOT BE HELD. AS THE v-N AMARA ESTATE HAS PUR- rHAsED THE ENTIRE INTERIOR FURNISHINGS OF THE HOUSE.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
Ninth Birthdax Partx.

For her ninth birthday Eleanor Will lett of Stanton avenue entertained 12
 of her little friends on Thursday. The guests were Francis Higgins. Anita Carrgan, Betty Lamphere, Edith Wood mansee, Roberta Mcdonald. Wilma Stan ton, John Wilson. William Dunn, Rich ard Williamson, Woodrow Guild, Cley-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
THIS MAN WAS HELPED.

John Grab, 253s Jackson Are, New Orleans, La. writes: My kidneys were weak and had a soreness and duii pain across my back. I felt dull and ianr i1 and my kidneys didn't act right 1 r- gan taking Foley's Kidney Pills and Fey soon put my kidneys in sound. hezithy condition" Foley Kidney PHls help fhs kidneys rid the system of acids ard waste that cause iameness, backache, sore muscles. swollen joints and riicu. matic pains. Tonic In effect, quick iu action. Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
OWLS HAVE WHIST WITH
 FIFTEEN TABLES PLAYING

There were fifteen tables at the whist held Friday evening by Norwich Nest of Owls in Owls hall. The prizes were awarded as follows:
 Ladies, first, Mrs. Harry Hfi1; sec ond. Mrs. Schelin: third, Mrs. C. S. John son. Mrs. Scflelin and Mrs Johnson were tied for second place, Mrs ScheIin win ming on the cut and Mrs Johnson taking third prize.
 Gentlemen-First, William McCIaf. ferty; second. William R. Shaw; third, c. S. Johnson.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
MOOSE INITIATE CLASS
 UNDER NEW DIsPENsATION

Norwich Lodge. No. $50, L. o. o. M, initiated good sized class Friday even Ing at the Moose Home. Laurel Hill The class was the first under the new three months disiensa.ion granted the lodge.
 The candidates are canning in rapidly and the members of the lodge are taking a lively interest nthe campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
BASKETBALL AND DANCE HELD AT STATE ARMoRy

Battery B, 192nd Artillery entertained 9. crowd of 400 Friday evening at bas- ketbaH game and dance held at the arm ory. Lambs Rocky Point orchestra fur nished the dance programme which was very mucb enjoyed by the big crowd.
 The battery basketball team defeated Headquarters company, New London, by the score of 33 to 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25

land DegrienAr and Woodrow Hummell. Music and games were enjoyed. Prizes were won by Roberta Mcdonald and Woodrow Guild. The table was decorat- ed with cciored rihbons. birds and flow CTS. The favors were dolls. fancy tops and cards. Mrs. Andrew Willettt served luncheon assisted by Mrs. John Wilson. Eleanor received many beautiful and useful gifts
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25

A curious mistake occurred recently ai a wedding in an English town. By soms mischance the bridal party tocsms con- fused. and when the ceremony was ore1 it was found that the bride had been married to the best man
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
Unclaimed Letters.

Unclaimed letters at Norwich Conn. post office for the week ending March 25, 1922 are as follows: William Alcott. J. J. Mccarthy Harry P. Smyth, J. J. Starr
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
Grass Fire Frioay Afteruoou

Friday afternoon at 259 o'clock Squad A from the Central station responded to a stil alarm for grass fire in the rear of No 161 Broadway
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25
GIt1e Bl1IiyestiYIs
WEATHER Conditions


 The farwestern disturbance has moved eastward and increased in in- Iersity and it's center was over East crn Colorado Friday night while the northwestern area of high pressu e has moved rapidly eastward to On tarlo. Pressure remained hign over the Atlantic states Friday
 The weather remained generally fair and the temperature continued to rise Friday in the Atlantic states. The Colorado disturbance will move rapidly east northeastward attended by general precipitation mostly in the form Of rain in the states east of the Mississippi river within the next 36 hours. However the weather will re- main fair Saturday in Northern New England.
 The temperature will not change ma ierially except that the weather will be colder in Southern New England and the Middle Atlantic states Satur- day.
 Winds
 North Of Sandy Hook-Moderate to 'rcsh northeast ard e0st winds and overcast weather Saturday; probably lhowers over south pJ. uun. Sandy Hook to Iatteras- Moderate variable winds and partly overcast weather over south and moderate tc iresh easterly winds. overcast weather and probably showers over north DOT uon Saturday.
 Forecast
 South New England-Unsettled cold. or probably rain Saturday; Sunday -ain.
 Observations in Norwich The Bulletins observations show tht 'olowing changes in temperature ant 1arometric changes Friday:
 Ther. Bar a. m- -......-............ 2S 29.9l 10 m. 50 29 99t 6 D. m. ................. 40 999i Hishest so; lowest 2s.
 Comparisons
 Predictions for Friday-Fair an, warmer.
 Fridays weather-As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-25

Comparisons Predictions for Friday-Fair and warmer. Fridays weather-As predicted sUN. MOON AND TIDES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-17

new names to the membership of the
Woman's club, the total number OF
members has now reached over the
six hundred mark.
The last group admitted to mem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-17
Gil Sets Her DUN Price
Tag on Dates With Men.
Gains Respect and Proper Lovers If She Doesn't Throw
Herself on Bargain Counter-Co-Ed Writes The State
Journal on Petting Parties and How to Avoid Them.

what kind of a girl was in that re-
spect before he made the date.
He also said. Most girls are alike
nowadays. If We don't love 'em they
call us nuts so what's fellow goin'
to do? 1t sure gets kinda monotonous
kissin' and lovin' every Jane you take
to a show or dance, sometimes it's
enough to turn your tomacht-but
they all expect it. I've hunted for the
last two years for a girl that's differ
ent-noW I've found one"
Was that my last date with him
Was 1 listed in his date-book as "a
"prune"? Not by a long shot.
And that's only one of a number OF
like cases. They all say that they
know If 1 don't let THEM pet me.
I'm not likely to let the other fellow.
And did you ever see a fellow who
really was keen about having the girl
he really cared about kissed and
paved over by every Tom. Dick and
Harry?
What boy or girl either wants
warmed-over and re-hashed affections.
anyway?
So I think it's up to the girls great
deal more than the fellows. A girl
sets her own price-tag and If she
makes it high she gets a buyer lots
quicker than If she throws herself on
the bargain-counter.
1 wish other girls and fellows. too.
would write to The State Journal their
opinions on the subject.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-17

Editor of Topeka State Journal:
Dear Sir: In recent issue of The
State Journal, noticed story to the
effect that girls have to let fellows
love EN- up or they'll so "dateless."
I for one don't believe that at all.
I'm a college girl, also a sorority
girl, and consequently have had my
share of dates, and I've the first time
yet to lose a beau because wouldn't
permit 'petting'' on short acquaint-
ance. You see I was brought up by
an old-fashioned mother. who taught
we girls that caresses should not be
given lightly and should mean some
thing
SYoH say boys like soft girls They
don't. They merely think they'll be
considered sticks or nuts if they
don't pet every girl with whom they
have a date. They think she expects
it.
have a brother and he tells me
how fellows get together and talk
about girls.
When one of the Varieties who IS
said to have quite "a way with tho
wimmin' and is generally regarded as
quite lovin' - and classified as he
flapper," didn't get away with his
''pettin' stuff on our first date, said
he knew he wouldn't, but that fellows
always try out a girl-that some of his
pals had told him when he was think
ing of asking me for a date that
was a mice girl and no fellow could
get fresh with me. So he knew just
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-17

teith of New York City, who has spent
the winter on the Pacific coast, will
accompany them and will be their
guest at Bay View this summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. s. Shannon, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. F. Mitchell, Mr.. NJ. O'Connor.
Mrs. c. ]. Perry and the Rev. and
Mrs. J. J. Jansen, all of ST. Marys,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cyrene of Kansas
City, attended the comm encement re
cital given by Miss Annie NJ Parry
Bundy's music pupils Friday night.
Miss Jennis Leisenring of Lansing,
Mich, will arrive this evening to be
the guest of her sister, Mrs. o. J. Dut-
ton, and Mr.. Dutton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert whittelsey will
leave Monday for Seattle and Port
land. Ore. They will visit several
points in California and on the Pa
cific coast before returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Mallon and chill
dren will motor to their nome in Kan
sas City today after a visit here to
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smurr.
Mr.. Charles w. Adams has returned
to Kansas City after spending several
days here.
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Tuer re-
turned last night from a three weeks
tour of the east, visiting New York,
attended commencement at Annapo-
lis, as the guests of Mrs. Tuer'S
brother, Mr.. Clyde King. who was
graduated.
Mrs Lillian Weightman Stevenson
Is spending the weekend in Kansas
City with Mrs. Dell Keller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Clendennan and
Miss Ernestine Clendennan were
guests Thursday of Mrs. Laura B.
Huckell and Miss Gertrude B. Huck-
ell. The Clendennans were en- route
by motor to Colorado.
Mrs. Thomas Horsfield and daugh-
ter, Miss Vivian Horsfield, will return
home tonight from Delaware, Ohio,
where Miss Horsfield received her B.
A. from the Ohio Wesleyan.
Mr.. A L. Stone has gone to Glacier
Park, Mont, where he will spend two
weeks.
Miss Sadie Ward of Buffalo, N Y.
10 the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. X C.
Richmond.
Mrs. Robert Emell and little daugh-
ter, Bernice. of Ell Paso, Tex, are Wis
iting Mrs. EmelFs father, Mr.. Frank
Smurr.
Miss Juanita Armstrong has aone to
Kansas City to spend the weekend.
Mrs. Albert Huber of 1411 Fillmore
street has returned from a two
months visit to her former home at
Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Huber attend
ed meeting of the League of Ameri-
can Women Authors, of which she IS
member, while there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-17

Memphis 1t was designed by John
Gamble Rogers, and is q gift from
Mrs. ]. H. Brooks of Memphis as a
memorial to her husband. 1t is main
tanned by the city under direction of
the park commissioner.
The writer of the article describes
the architecture and decorations of
the building as being in the Moorish
style. But in reality the style is
Greco-Roman, of tie Pompeiian type.
The edifice is of one story. It con-
tains an entrance hail, two art ex-
hibition rooms, and the administra-
ton offices.
At the time the American Magazine
of Arts article was written The South
ern States Art League was holding
it's second annual exhibition at the
Brooks Memorial Gallery. The South
ern States Art League is an organiza-
ton OF artists, sculptors and crafts
men of southern birth and most OF
them now living in the south. 1t was
formed a little more than a year ago
at Charleston, South Carolina, during
an exhibition there of the works oil
southern artists. More than 500 works
were submitted for the exhibition al
Memphis, April Is to June 1, 1922
OF that number about 500 were &C.
cepted. They included oil paintings
water colors, pastels, miniatures, etch-
ings, drawings, sculpture, pictorial
photographs and craft work.
1.-The exhibition as a whole. showed
| a freshness of vision and a comprehen-
sion of correct principles which go q
long way toward producing the best
| in art"
The committee for hanging and ar.
rangemen was formed from mem
| bers of the Memphis Art association
Despite the fact that the Mulvane
Art Museum at Washburn college will
probably be finished within the mex
eiPhteen months manV TODekans arc
living In hopes of seeing a municipal
art gallery located in the central part
of our city, in the not too distant fu-
ture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-17
Looking Blackboard in State
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY
June II. 1905.

June IL. 1902.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank FARRELL entertained
a small company at dinner Monday night
in compliment TO Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram =
Cable VINO have Recently come to Topeka
from Chicago and who are now living in
the Colonel Johnston residence, 4O2 Topeka
avenue.
Miss Alice ROssington is the guest of
Miss Christine Evans in Kansas City.
Mrs. q. J. Mulvane spent sunday in Hoyt
with her mother. Mrs. David Hollis
Mrs. ID II. Hite and her children VIII
leave next week for Petoskey. Mich. for the
summer.
Mrs. e. Z. Jordan and her daughter Lille
have gone to Colorado and Texas for Il
visit OF several weeks
Miss Mildred Fay Freeman of Omaha is
the guest of her sister. Miss Rita Freeman.
at the ThcoOp-
Mr. and Mrs J. r. Burrow of smith
Center are ut the Copeland today.
Mrs. Dell Parker. 1126 Tyler street has
invitations out for Wednesday afternoon.
Cards.
Miss RossingtOn will entertain the y. n.
c club at her home Wednesday afternoon
Some OF the society young men of the
younger HrOwd will give a subscription
PLATFORM dance at the home Of Mr. and
Mrs byron Davis. corner of Tenth avenue
ana Fillmore streets, Friday evening
a card ind ping pong party at he home
OF Miss Kathleen Lord Monday night at
which their boy friends were entertained
closed pleasant series Of meetings which
have been enjoyed by the r. S. S. girls this
winter
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Mrs. Fred Stewart asked guests for
luncheon today at her home in COM
pliment to Miss Fanny Kenyon of
Wauseon, Ohio, who is visiting her
brother, Mr.. Frank Kenyon, and Mrs.
Kenyon.
Covers were laid for: Miss Kenyon,
Mrs. Wilfred Gillies. Chicago. Ill; Mrs
Gerald Blasscock, Norfolk. Va; Mrs.
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Miss Madeline Merillat whose mar
riage to Mr.. Roy Claycomb of Guy
man, Okla, will take place June %,
will be the guest of honor at a linen
shower to be given Tuesday evening
by Miss Verna Wise at her home
The guest list will include
Miss Merillat Mrs. Carl Schell
Miss Mary Edna NOll Miss Alice Noll
Miss Esther Brandon Miss Ruth Bailey
Miss Josephine Miss. Madeline
Merillat Merillat
Miss Sylvianna Max Miss Peggy Lovewen
well Miss Alberta Rosen
Miss Dorothy Adams Miss Grace Ellington
Miss Helen ROsen Miss Marian Nc
Miss Esther Watson Arthur
Miss Mary Eels Miss Marguerite Nc
Miss Mildred Brown Donald
Miss Vernon Woods Miss Jane Lannan
Miss Helen Steele Miss Eva McCloskey
Miss Helen Hart Miss lola Stewart
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-17

Grew, Miss Sylvia Kessler, Miss Ina
Gist, Miss Mamie Perkins, Miss Flor
Helen McGrew. Miss C1arice Krause,
Miss Lenore Sinner, Miss Elma Rit-
ter. The title of the pageant is
Queen Esther's Choice"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-17
COURT SUSTAINS WAGE CUT
Industrial Court Takes Action in Ar
kansas City Interurban Case.

The Industrial court today refused
to set aside a wage cut for section
hands employed by the Arkansas VAL
ley Interurban Railway company The
court held, however. that it had juris-
diction and could pass on merits of the
case.
Employees of the company appealed
to the labor court when they were
given notice of a wage slash. The
electric company questioned jurisdic-
ton of the court to render a decision.
The court today sustained the cut, but
he'd that it was vested with jurisdic-
ton to try the case and enforce an
order.
The Aurora" Havana cigar is the
best on the market. Try one.-AdV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-17
ATTENTION, G. A, R.

Blue Post No. ESQ. G. A. r.. is re-
quested to meet Monday morning at
10 o'clock at the North Topeka Chris
tan church to attend the funeral OF
our late Comrade Joseph H. King
By Order of Commander,
ADV. c. /. HAYWOOD.