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Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
NORTH WOODSTOCK

L. J. Lcavitt was the guest of Will liam Child and family last Sunday and attended services on the Hill
 Several from here went to the yes per services held in the Webster Con- gregational church last Sunday.
 Miss Beatrice Healey has accepted an invitation to be the weekend guest of Miss Mary Child of Putnam.
 The Woodstock League of Women Voters is to meet at the home of Mrs. L. H. Healey on the afternoon of March 23.
 A company of young people gave Mr and Mrs. Ernest Daye a surprise party on Saturday evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Todd.
 The English Neighborhood school re- opened this week with Miss Agnes Peterson as temporary teacher, Mrs Clara Rawson being still quite an in valid.
 The executive committee of the Woodstock Republican Club met last Friday afternoon and chose those who should serve on the several commit tees.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
RETURNING TO SWORD PLAY
New York Children In Their Games. Seen, 10 Have Abandoned "Med-
 ern Warfare"

PlVMrlehts and theatrical producers predict the return ef the costume play and the Swashbueklin' melodfama But she youngsters of New York seem Co have realized this prophecy tn their gnmes.
 Wooden swords. umbrella rib das gers and erussbews have snpplantea dummy rifles and barrel stave artil- lrry pieces that were popuiarized hy thc World war.
 sword play. with hickory rnpiers and fragile crafe-cuyer cutiasses seem lo haye asserted romantic appeal over infantry charges and vocal hing bangs The vacant lot k no longer no mans land. but rock.strewn heath ar tin can infested moor where Frankie and Johnny would do each other in mortal combat as Spaniard md putchman in the lowlands.
 There Is more realism in the sword than in the pistol. with which one must say "Bing!" Bang Rock piles have become castles after the fashion of the Arthurlan legends and lance. armed knights guard drnwhridges of blanks or old doors over imitation maatS.-Piusburg Dispatch.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
PUTNAM ITEMS

Michael Nj. pwyer. former resi- dent. now cf Allston, Mass. was in the city Friday.
 Miss Hazel Clifford, who has been Ill several weeks. is vrey much im- proved this week.
 Mir. and Mrs Raymond Wheaton. Mrs. William Wheaton and Miss Mary Wheaton spent last Friday in Provi- denee
 Mir. and Mrs. Clarence H. Barrett. son Donald. and daughter Dorothy of Hartford, have been guests of rela- tives.
 Mss Thelms Proulx has returned to her home in Pawtucket after two weeks stay with Mir. and Mrs. Charles Mahew.
 Mrs. William F. Wheaton has gone 10 Pawtueket to spend a few days with Mrs. Charles K. Shaw, formerly of Putnam.
 Mrs. W. J. Bartlett. probation off, cer of city court. attended the State probation officers meeting in New Haven yesterday.
 Miss Lida B. Miller of Brookiine. Mass, sister of Mrs. G. C $. Mackay. was the weekend guest of MT. and Mrs. C.. F.. Brousseau
 Mr. and Mrs. John J. Tanning and son Harold of Monson, Mass. were Saturday and Sunday guests of MT and Mrs. Frederick Dumas, Provi- dence street.
 Mir. and Mss. Henry A. southard of Maine, former rcsidents of Putnam, have assumed charge of the Edward \. Foster farm, East Grove street Mrs. Southard and Mrs. Foster are sisters.
 The Sunnyside Club holds a food sale tomorrow Saturday. afternoon at l.30 o'clock at Dresser's drug stors.
 Why not get piece of cake
 When you come to get shake?
 The conference held Tuesday after noon and evening at the Baptist church was addressed by Dr. A. B. Coats, II. B. Sloat, Hartford, Dr. Hugh Heath, New York. and Mrs. James D. Rough of Norwich. Other county speakers took part. The ladies of the church served supper,
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
COMMUNICATION
Dr. Spalding Hears Address In South
 By William Jennings Bryan

Editor of Putnam Patriot;
 It is refreshing to see your paper thus far from home. I have been much interested in looking it over and getting so much concerning my many acquaintances within the bounds of your circulation. We have had to stand summer heat here every day, 6s to "A degrees Fahrenheit, which has been very uncomfortable to a north-man.
 Vegetable gardens are looking fine, cabbage, beets. beans and such. l never saw them look so well. The flower gardens are most beautiful. Sea bathing is much enjoyed, thin clothing is very much more comfortable than what we have been accustomed to in Connecticut.
 had the pleasure of listening to a speech of W. Jennings Bryan, who was introduced by Chauncey M. De- pew at the Flagler Memorial church. The introduction by Mr. Depew was witty, and the response by MT. Bryan was equally enjoyed by the great con gregation which came to hear him. His subject was "Tampering With the Main-sprine. purely religious dis course, and one of vital interest and importance. His discourse was en- livened by flashes of wit and humor which distinguishes his speeches.
 JOSEPH SPALDING.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
NORTH GRoSvENORDALE


 The American Legion headquarters is undergoing repairs.
 A son was born Co Mr. and Mrs. J. II, Strait on Wednesday.
 Bertha Paradis made a business trip to Worcester on Monday.
 Joseph Gagner is on the sick list at his home on Buckley Hill.
 \ daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. omer Honle Of Main street.
 4 daughter was born to MT. and Mrs. Lueius Austin of Qninebaug
 UIde Therrien has resigned his po- sition with the Grosvenordale Com pany.
 Miss Bernadette Coderre is enjoy ing vacation among friends and rel atives in Nashua, N. H.
 Mrs. John Gonlon has been taken to St. Vincents Hospital, where she will undergo an operation.
 Mir. and Mrs. Alphonse Loiselie, for merly of this town, and now of Plain field. spent Sunday in town among relatives.
 Ernest Mador. Erie Johnson, Ar thur Plouffe and Ragnar Swanson mo- tered to Boston on Wednesday, where they took in the automobile show.
 John Demetre, better known in town bv the name of Johnson" sold his bowling alleys to Charles Fountain which were later transferred to b. Metras.
 Mrs Ida Lavalle of Worcester .pent the weekend in town visiting friends and relatives. While in town she visited Mrs Ed Lepire, who is Ill at her home.
 The play which was given to the public of this town last Friday eve ming by the pupils of T. NJ. II. s. en- titled And Down Came Ned, was a success. and the performers are busy making preparations to go to fabyan this coming Friday and give the pub lie of that town representation Of their show.
 George Yosper, Sr., is enjoying a trip to Hartford. where he is visiting relatives. During his visit he wiil call on his son David, who is at the La salette College, and also his son Ernest who is at the disabled sol diers' hospital in Middletown, where he is receiving treatment for ills con tracted while in the service of the u IS. A.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

A chess and checker match has been arranged for Friday. March 24, between Woodstock Academy and Putnam High. The match will be held in the evening and the public is cordially invited to attend. Judge Geissier is-to act as referee. The teams are to consist of four players from each school, and the Putnam teams are being chosen this week by elimination contests.
 After severe illness of nearly foui weeks Miss Josephine Estes. instruct or of music. was able to conduct her classes at school this week. The boys glee club rehearse on Thursdays, and the girls glee club and student body practice Fridays.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
POMFRET LANDING

Lueian Baker is i'll at his home with severe cold.
 Joseph Scott and family have nov ed from Goodyear to the Landing
 Mrs. ] B. Clapp has returned to her home here after visiting her sister, Mrs. Golyin, in Danielson
 E. N searls has just received l 200 day-old k. | chicks from a large poul. try raiser in Massachusetts.
 N. Earle White. principal of the Central Falls, R. l., grammar school, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.. T White, over the weekend.
 Percy Baker of Pomfret has taken the position of gardener at the Per kins estate. He succeeds Mir Fulton, who resigned to accept a similar posi- ton in the vicinity of Norfolk, Va.
 The Landing school held it's public speaking contest Tuesday. All the grammar grade pupils took part. The judges, Mrs. Record and Howard White, found it no easy matter to de- eide upon the winners. Charles Kim ball was finally chosen for first place and Madeline Anderson second. Chas. Kimball will represent the Landing school at the town contest 10 he held in Pomfret hall April q.
 News was received last Sunday from Alhambra, Calf, of the death of Mrs. Lillian Aldrich. Mrs. Aldrich was the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. NJ D. Hildreth. She was born in Malone, N Y, in 1881. She was educated in the public schools of Pomfret and was graduate of Putnam High school. After graduating from high school she taught in both the Landing and Chan dler schools. Some years ago she moved to the west, where she has since resided. Mrs. Aldrieh had had trouble with her throat. This affect | ed her heart and caused her death. Besides her parents and three broth CTS, Walter, Fred and. Frank, she leaves two children.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
WEST WOODSTOCK

Mr and Mrs. George I.itehfeld were recent guests of Mrs. John Shepherd.
 Supt Rupp visited our school on Tuesday of this week.
 Mrs. Myron Easterbrooks spent Sunday in North Ashford the guest of her father, Harmon French.
 Friends of Clinton Blanchard will be pleased to hear that he is prosper ously situated in Philadelphia with his wife and two children.
 Notwithstanding the bad conditions of the roads. large and appreeiative congregation gathered Sunday to hear Rev. Bakers excellent discourse. It was decided that until the travelling is improved the Sunday service will be omitted
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
ALL AROUND THE WOODSTOCKS

Wendell Bosworth and family spent Sunday with Edgar Bosworth and fam fly in Pemfret.
 Mrs. Theodore Cox and two chil- dren of Stafford are visiting Tracy White and family.
 The League of Women Voters will hold meeting March 23rd at the home of Mrs. L. H. Healey.
 Roger Child of Putnam spent sev- eral days last week with his grand parents. Roscoe Alton and wife.
 Rev Henry Baker and wife. and son Arthur, and Mrs. L. C. Burril are spending a few days in Boston
 MT and Mrs. Eliot Clemenee and son Maurice of Southbridge spent Sunday with C. H. Potter and wife.
 Rehearsals are being held for the threc-aet play, Aaron Stick of Pun kin Griek. to be given the latter part of the month.
 Dr. (. C. Gildersleeve of Norwich. former resident. has been confined to his room for the past two weeks with the grip.
 Mr. and Mrs. George Frink are en- toying the sights in Florida, visiting all the principal cities and points of interest on both coasts They will spend several days in Washington on their way home.
 Charles II Kllam Is visiting his step-mother. Mrs. Mary Killam, in Thompsonville. On Sunday Mir kil- lam will celebrate his 10th birthday, and 1t is also the 44th wedding ami versary of MT. and Mrs. Kiilam
 Frank Hubbard, brother of Mrs. G. L. Upham, who went to California q few years ago, is suffering from a broken leg and injured thigh and is in a hospital at Sacramento. He has been with his son Ernest, who Is a profes- sional cello player.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
smlIIna Porehes.

More houses are being built with lneIased porches than ever before :. you may walk down long slreets of dear little homes whose porches smile m you through tiny panes of glass. You pass medIum-sized places with grounds. comfortable houses set back from the road. and large mansions in every one somewhere yau catch the glimpse of an enclosed porch room old fashioned houses follow suit. and bnck of the rounded Colonial pillars are fitted small -paned glass partitions that ineluse the porch as etfieaeiousy as though II had been built that way in the beginning. In the summer these are lifted out leaving the porch as hefore.-rhe Designer
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
HAVE YOU THESE
 SYMPTOMS?
If So, Commence Taking Cude's Pepto-Mangan and oet
 Back to Good Health

Lack of vitality, feeling of tired ness. bad breath, pale lips, colorless cheeks. loss of weight, habby hesh' lessened strength-all of these call for the immediate use of Gude's Pepto- Nangan. It will positively produce satisfactory results. Try taking 1t ,gjth vour meals for a few weeks and be surprised with the improvement in vour condition. Gude's Pepto-Mangan will help you back to strength during eonvalescence from any illness. It mas been prescribed successfully by phy- sicians everywhere for thirty years. It is recognized iron tonic of honest merit. For sale in liquid and tablet form by all druggists. Ask for It by the full name, "cude's Pepto-Man- gan.~ Advertisement.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
WOODSTOCK

The meeting Sunday evening was led by Henry Joy.
 Mrs. Henry Joy and daughter are visiting in Windsor.
 The union meeting for March will Ls held at the Swedish church March 26.
 Mrs A. Monica Hull. who has been M "a able to go about her home again.
 prsyer meeting was held at the ta,,a of MT. and Mrs. William Child Thursday evening.
 The ministers of Windham County were guests of Rev. and Mrs. r. B. Harrison on Tuesday.
 The las: meeting of the Five Hun 5red Club was held at the home of Dr. and Mrs. G. P. Perley.
 Miss Anna Nelson. who has been ssending q week at home. returned to her school duties in Hartford on Sun day.
 Next Sunday evening Parker W. Fisher of Star, N. C., will give an il- tastrated lecture at the Hill church, to which everyone is cordially invited.
 Mrs John Williams, who has been living in West Woodstock. has moved Co Sprucedale in the home known as the George Talbot place.
 Saturday afternoon. Fred Williams. Mrs. John Williams and Mrs. Elisha Perry attended the funeral of Mrs. Williams brother, Welcome Davis. of Eastford
 Tuesday, the officers and teachers of the Hill Sunday school spent a very pleasant and helpful evening at the home of Mrs. Louise Child. where the Benevolent Society gave them supper and social time. During the supper conundrums were read and guessed, each individual having one at his or her plate After supper, Mir. Child of Kelley School, who had been invited to speak, gave a very sincere and forcible talk on the work and problems of the Sunday school teach CT. After the talk each one had a chance to ask for and give ideas. and all felt they had heard very helpful talk and had a genuine good time. Mrs. Louise Child, Mrs Edward Rol- lins and Miss Blanche Stoutenburgh were hostesses of the occasion.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
Canada Pushing Honey Industry

II k expected that ontari1's honey crop next season will be marketed largely on the cooperative system. as if result of the activities of The committee appointed recently ny the Ontario Bee Keepers association. and with the assistance If the Ontario government. The honey will be graded and hnve registered brand for the protection of consumers Each pack. age will have a distinguishing number by which it cun he trnced back to the uroducer
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
PUTNAM GRANGE HAS ST.
 PATRICk'S NIGHT PROGRAM

At the regular meeting of Putnam Grange Monday night program in keeping with St. Patriek's Day was observed. There were Irish songs by Mrs. Ruby Davison, Irish reeitations by Arthur Tourtellotte and Miss Hazel Johnson. The program was under the direction of Lecturer Mrs. Me Culloch. A supper was served by Mrs. Harold Mansfield and Miss Fannie Kel- lar. consisting of club salad, coffee and cake. The tables were decorated in green. The first and second degrees will be exemplified at the next regu- lar meeting, the work to be perform ed by the regular lodge officers.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17

A bolt of lightning played a mean trick on Steve O'Donnell of Bozeman, Mont, Gallatin Valley raneher recent ly. It struck a hayrack on which he was riding and shaved all the hair off the right side of his head, as clean as a razor would have done, leaving the hair on the left side untouched The flesh was only slightly burned. G'DonHelI was stunned.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
POMFRET TAX NOTICE

A warrant having been issued to me for the collection of Taxes levied on the Grand List of the Town of Pom fret for the year 1921, the Personal Taxes being due and payable Febru- ary l. 1922, and the Property Taxes due on or before April l, 1922, no- tice is hereby given that for the pur- pose of collecting said Taxes, will be on
 Saturday, April I. 1922, at Elliott At store of T. s. Clapp, from to l0.30 a. m.
 Saturday, April l. at Abingdon At store of C. A. Sharpe, from II a- n. to 230 p. m.
 Monday, April 3. at Pomfret Landing At home of Frank Noon, from 9.30 a. m to i2 noon.
 Monday, April }, at Pomfre, Center At store of L. M. Hattin, from l2.So ?. m. to 3 p. m.
 Tuesday, April 4. at Pomfret Street At home of Andrew c. Williams, from 9.3O a. m. to i2 noon.
 Legal fees and interest vii be charged on all Taxes unpaid May |.
 FITZ HENRY PAINE,
 Abingdon, Conn. Collector of Taxes for Town of Pom-
 fret.
 Dated at Pomfret, Conn, March IA,
 1922. 1l-lS
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
EAST WOODSTOCK

Wendell Bosworth is i'll with the grip.
 George Bosworth is in Vermont on a business trip.
 Mrs. L. II. Lindeman has been shut in with grip cold.
 Robert Jordan of Worcester spent Sunday at his home
 Mrs. Charles Bugbee is visiting rel atives in New York.
 Mir. and Mrs. Chester E. May eele- brated their 45th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
Mrs. Charlr. E. Pike

The funeral service of Mrs. Hattie E., wife of Charles F. Pike, was held in the Congregational church in Gen. tral Village Sunday afternoon. Rev. Mary F. Macomber officiated. Inter- ment was in Evergreen cemetery in Central Village.
 The family moved to Central Vil- lage from Elliott about two years ago. Mrs. Pike is survived by her husband, six children, three sisters and five brothers
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
Took No Chances.

North-NeH, you see II was thls way. The guide was wearing a fur coat and The hunting party mlstook him for bear.
 wcst-And they shot the poor fel- lowf
 North-No. no. He starved to death in the woods. You see, the rest of the party were carrying the provisions and he never could catch up to them American Legion Weekly.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
DANIELsoN HOTEL GUESTS
 DRIVEN TO STREET BY FIRE

Guests at the Attawaugan House, Danielson, were driven from their rooms at 6.30 o'clock yesterday (Thursdayl morning when fire was discovered in the basement of the building. The fire was quickly under control. the damage being confined to the basement. and was estimated to amount to $500.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
C. A. (. WHIST PLAYERS
 WIN AGAIN FROM K. OF C

The second sitting in the whist tournament between the Canadian Athletic Club and Cargill Council. K of C., was held last evening (Thurs- day), the c. A. C. winning again, this time by the score of I 53 and i32.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
OBITUARIES
George Sylvester

The funeral ser.ce Of George W Sylvester, Powhattan strees was held Wednesday morning at St. Mary church with high mass of requiem Burial in St. Mary's cemetery. Mir. Syl vester died at the Day Kimball Hos pital Monday of myoearditis. He had been an overseer at the Nightingale Morse mills.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
ANOTHER SCARLET FEVER CASE
Pomfret Boy Seriously m at Home ot
 His Mother With Disease

Gilbert Danielson, son of Mrs. Jo- mas Danielson, of Pomfret was report ed this morning as seriously i'll with scarlet fever. Young Danielson was taken ill on Wednesday and his fever increased steadily all day Thursday. but he was reported this morning as resting comfortably, though not out of danger.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
Joseph Lemonski

The funeral and burial of Joseph Lemonski, who died in Grosveaorlalo Sunday. was in Worcester Tuesday morning. Mr Lemonski came from Worcester to Grosvenordale with his wife and children about year age. and occupied the Dyer Elliott farm.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
Andrew Smith

Andrew ]. Smith died at his home in West Woodstock Tuesday after noon of heart trouble. He had been ill for several years. He leaves a wife. The funeral is today (Friday) at l2 o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17

nIIe Eleauor. a0 i.ngl.h ll-htrops af-s uto hos creaied se ailon ..a tls London staee with her remark hi. suats h t8 WHlk aerus- NIagam aH@ aa ii tieh rope early in June This has only once before been sue tasiaHh accomplished. and then by lsandliu
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
ANNOUNCEMENT
March 16, 1922.

TO THE PUBLIC wish to announce that the Coal and Wood business which was founded by late father Lewis Aver and Until three under his active management will be continued under my management as has for the past three years.
 Thanking you for your past cooperation respect fully soliciting your future trade. remain
 Cordially yours,
 L. ALLEN AVERIIL, Mgr
 l.. F. AVERILL SON,
 Pomfret Center, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17
PUTNAM GIRLS CLUB HOLDS
 ST. PATRICK's WHIST PARTY

Members of the Putnam Girls Club pleasantly entertained last evening (Thursdayl in the club rooms, at a St. Patrick's whist party. Appropri- ate decorations of green crepe paper and shamrocks lent their beauty to the scene. Prize winners were Miss Rem illard and Arthur Loomis. Consola- ton prizes went to Miss Doris Cordier and John Welsh
 At intermission mint punch and green frosted cakes were served.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-17

Consult The Patriot about engraved wedding invitations and announce. ments. Prices are very moderate.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-07-05
III Il t|p0DROE|O

luroso entusiasmo. Nad;e crey0 la bo-
la que circul0 como relampagO, de que
ell candidate "NIarqu6s de Ia Plata"
fuese permitir que la yegua "Ven-
delta" le quitase el premiO su$avan-
zada edad pero fue asf. Vendetta"
sali0 como un rayo delante, Y nj ell
San Marques Sc lie acerc0 por el ra-
bo durante toda la recOrrida. Los que
saben tanto,, o los que Sc las echan
de que saben de caballos, dijeron que
ESQ habia sido un rancho de Denton.
Ya es tempo que todos esOs guarda-
dores de records, Y que Sc la pasan
con seCretos desde que llegan Il Ia
pista.. sepan que Ia, Vendetta" es el
caballO mas veloZ que CORE en- el Hi
p0dromo que cuando ella esta bue
Ma no hay quien paSe. Lo que Sc di-
10 del senior Denton fue una injuSti-
cia Llegaron segundo V tercero, MAR
qu6s'' Y Madrid, con un record de
%, 27-1i5 V 2.7-2 25. Las apuestas EN-
las bancas de prihera Y segunda fue-
ron $94S.00 $613.0O. "Vendetta' pa
go EN- primera, $2.76, V S1.03 Ell Sc
gunda.
Los dueiloS de caballOs fueron casi
todos de opinion que Ia Copa la hubie
Sc ganado spur" 81 no lie hubieSen
tlado medicinal.
FL DR.. Glines. de Ia Comisi0n Hi
plea, cuando lleg5 la piSta, no pudo
ocupar su asientc Ell el palco destina-
do la Comisi0n, debido que esta-
ba ocupadO por la familia del jefe de
la policia un miembro de la Conf
sion de Ia Policfa Insular, que nos di
jeron entra al Hip0dromo como tai.
sin derecho alguno, pues los miembros
de esa comisi0n no tienen autoridad
Ell la calle de ninguna clase.
Es necesario que la Corporation lie
pida al jefe Carrillo, para que 10 sit1e
en- la escalera que da acceso Il los pal
cos de abajo un policfa, pues es tanta
la gente que ALI Sc reune que para
pasar su palco hay que garatear.
Fueron jugadas 39.5S4 combinaciO-
nes. FL pool fue repartido entire sic
te personals, tOcando Il cada una $1,000.
% Dor cabeZa, con SeiS carreraS.
JanitO TOCORON.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-07-05
UNA BODA DIsTINGUIDA

Ofici; lmente ha Sido anunciada pa
da de nuestro distinguido amigo D..
Fo nrico Rubert, con la gcntil se16-
ritas de nueStra elite social, cuyos
Selma Itoyce elenentos alhbos que
disfrutan de nidltiples afectos en- es-
tn ciudad. 'th
La boda SO celebrara en- la eapilla
del Sagrado Coraz6n &c Santurce, pa
rada 10.
Los p;1r;nos seran el prestigioso fl
nancero u. Luis Rubert Cdtala y la
respectable DANA Blanca Blanco tfos
respectivamente, Gel novio y de .la no
viz.
La Corte de Honor, estarl integra
do por I'm grlpo de se;s bellas seno
ritas de nIestra elite social, cuyo'
nombres pablicaremos mas adelante.
Los preparativos que Sc h&cen haI
de dar al acto una inusitada brillan-
teZ.