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The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
WHEN TO TELEPHONE

1t is bad plan that admits OF no
modiHcation.-Publius Syrus.
TN THESE days almost every sort
L of invitation comes to us over the
telephone. A few years ago it would
have been regarded as In bad form
to ask friends to dinner in this way
and n hostess would not have invited
her friends to card party over the
telephone, but now In most sets and
In most localities this sort of thing Is
permitted.
However, there are objections to
the telephone invitation at any time.
There Is always the chance that 1t
will not be correctly understood and
little MISUNDERSTANDING have been
known to result from the misunder-
stood telephone invitation.
Then there is some difficulty In hav-
ing practically no time to decide
whether or not it Is really possible
to accept an invitation. Another
tentative engagement may be pending.
The busy mother sometimes has first
to find out whether or not she can
get some one to whom she can en-
trust her children when she Is gone.
The man has to see whether he can
be sure not to have to work that
night. And it is not always agreeable
to have to explain these difficulties,
or to say, 81 will zee whether l can
come and will let you know in half
an hour or tomorrow morning.
Whereas when one has a written in
yitation, although the answer should
be prompt and unconditional, still
there Is time to think the matter over.
In business the telephone often Is
used when it would be far better TO
send written message. So 1t Is that
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
Important Thing Overlooked.

l taught my daughter the important
dates on the calendar, the figures be-
ing marked in red. It Glanced that her
birthday, too, was in red.
On the arrival of her baby sister
she immediately wanted to know
where her birthday was. But when
1t failed to appear in red she was
stricken with awe.
She took the calendar from the wall
and began to wrap 1t up. saying,
Daddy must tate dis right back and
det it fixed, 'tause dey fordot to red
sisters rthday."-Exchange
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
The Friendly
P1fL --Bz-
L OLH Walter !. Robinson
ALL FROM THE SOIL
Observation-Disclosures

VIE fields invite, but too few ac-
cept the invitation.
rs not Gods fault or the fault of
United States government If there
IDLE men and hungry women and
iofen in this country. The fault
with the uneconomic distribution
those who work.
"nen too many are engaged in one
upation. too few must necessarily
employed In others. If SO many
working in factories that there are
enough remairing properly to till
SOIL, food and clothing are natural
made so expensive that those who
In the cities find 1t difficult or i'm
'siole to get the real necessaries Of
even though they draw big pay.
VI course one must reckon with the
0olem of distribution in figuring the
y OF the market basket-and there
aire need of improving the system
mat the "spread" in values from
larm to city table is naturally re-
d But, when IT is considered
i. virtually everything we eat and
al comes from the soil, and when 1t
Aaown that little work on small
en OF land will provide enough OF
necessary goods to maintain a
aiy Of five. It ,s foolish to argue
Y Tod and the government are 10
%e Tor many being out of work and
'0ot food. Thousands Of acres OF
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
Mr.. Fox Trotted OF.

"for your coat is not as handsome
mine, to my eye, and your tLil'-
l.. Fox will stand almost anything
having any one say his tail is not
ntiful, so he did not wait to hear
II Mr.. Coyote was going to remark
ut his tail he just jumped right at
"See here, you ungainly looking
kture, don't you dare mention your
In the same breath with mine.
br fur would not be used for any
bg but to cover your bones, while
m chased all over the country for
|e
|ADd my tail. sir, I will have you
)w, is the pride Of many a lord and
\ after the hunt. My tail In
N you never knew what handsome
really was until you beheld mine"
fr Fox looked very fierce as ne
i all this and shook his handsome
about until Mr.. Coyote began to
b back, for he did not really want
|attle with Mr.. Fox. for he had none
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
What S maNalne?"
By MILDRED MARSHALL
Foeh about vour name; It's hsfory;
sssaninS: uhenee Il Uos denoed;
! A. sisnfeanee: you, LUCKY day |
sllM and lueky jetcei
AGNES

THE Greek word agos, signifying
L matter Of religious awe, gave the
adjective agnos, meaning sacred. pure,
and it, in turn, names the tree whose
twigs the Greek matrons strew wed on
their beds during the festival of Deme-
ter, which the Romans called Agnus
Castus.
Incidentally, the Latin word for
lamb Is agnus, and since this animal
was used for the sacred purpose of
sacrifice, Agnes comes by her heritage
of purity and sanctity logically.
One Of the first women to bear the
name of Agnes was the gentle Roman
maiden whose martyrdom named the
Church of st. Agnese. 1t is said to have
been built by Constantine on the spot
where she was put to the utmost proof
and retains an old mosaic. picturing
her clad only in her flowing hair, being
dragged along by brutal soldiers. An
other ancient church covers the cata-
comb where she was Inferred, and the
story goes that while her relatives and
pilcrims who came to pay their hom-
age were weeping there one day she
appeared, suddenly, in radiant glory,
with lamb of spotless whiteness.
The gospel for st. Agnes day was
the parable of the ten virgins and,
since she was accused of magic arts,
the English superstition arose that. by
watching and fasting on st. Agnes
Eve. maidens could discover their fate
in marriage; by praying nine times to
the moon, and fasting three ewes in
succession. they could secure whom
they would Keats, in his exquisite
poem, 1.-THE Eve of st. Agnes" refers
TO this superstition:
They told her how, upon st. Agnes Eve,
younp virgins might have visions of de.
light.
If ceremonies due they did Alright:
AS supperless to bed they must retire.
And couch supine their beauties. lily
white;
Nor look behind. nor sideways require
OF Heaven with upward eyes for all that
they desire.
Agnes is popular In England. Scot
land and, as n royal name, In France
and Germany. France calls her Agnies:
Agneta Is an English form; Agnese,
Apnesca and Agnete are italian. The
Welsh form is Nest. The jewel as
signed to Agnes is the agate, which
gives courage and guards its wearer
from danger. 1t is considered cure
for insomnia and insures pleasant
dreams. Thursday is fortunate day
for Agnes and a talismanic number.
II she dreams of her Jewel, 1t is sign
OF Journey. Her flower is the wild
rose, signifying simplicity.
(0 by the Wheeler Syndicate. 1nnl
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
The Honest Teacher.

Seven-year-olu JOhnny's mother had
given him handkerchief to give to
bis teacher as a Christmas present,
but when Johnny was told about IL
he crrled his lips in scorn and said !:
"Aw, mother. l don't want to give
1t to her. She won't let me do nothin'
It's always Walter and William that
get to do everything. Let them get
her a handkerchief. I'll give it to
Miss - Nis last years teacher).
She's honest"
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
70 ANIMALS TAILS

y FOX and Mr.. Coyote used to
a,,en meet when they were stroll
.hout hunting, and 1t was on one
~ hunting trips that their fa-
I quarrel took place.
rish that you did not look 80
4 Ite me-" said Mr.. Coyote. Here
/, blamed many times for doing
I, that l never do. ! hear folks
4, II must have been that old
n fellow when l know well
In II was you who did the cruel
Yes, Mr.. Fox, / regret very
d that you and / look something
T."
am inst as much ashamed of 1t
|on are. Mr.. Coyote" said Mr.. Fox.
could not stoop to some of the
Lovn tricks you do In hunting"
|, Coyote did not notice this re-
1 81 cannot understand how any
can think we two look alike" he
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

T(@he Right Thing
Right Time


some concerns will not take an order
for certain kinds of work unless it is
written. For the written request or
order is a guarantee, pledge between
the two parties concerned. If there
is any disagreement concerning the
nature Of the order the written letter
stands as good way to settle the
question, while with the telephone
message there Is not even the satis-
faction Of having third person as
witness to the transaction.
20. 1923 by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.D
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS

is often caused by an infamed condition
Of the mucous lining of the Eustachian
have a rumbling sound or Imperfect
hearing. Unless the Inflammation can
be reduced. your hearing may be de-
stroyed forever.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
do what we claim for it-rid your system
OF Catarrh or Deafness caused by
Catarrh. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
has been successful in the treatment Of
Catarrh for over Forty Years.
Sold by all druggists.
2. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
DYED HER BABY'S COAT,
A SKIRT AND CURTAINS
WITH "DlAMOND DYES

Each package of Diamond Dyes con-
tains directions SO simple any woman can
dye or tint her old, worn, faded things
new. Even if she has never dyed before,
she can put new, rich color into shabby
skirts, dresses, waists, coats, stockings.
sweaters, coverings, draperies, hangings,
everything. Buy Diamond Dyes-no other
kind-then perfect home dyeing is guar
anteed. Just tell your druggist whether
the material you wish to dye is wool or
silk, or whether it is linen, cotton, OF
mixed goods. Diamond Dyes never streak,
spot, fade or run.-Advertisemen
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

fertile soil are lying neglected and un-
titled in this rich land of ours. BY
properly distributing our labor ana by
Intensive methods Of farming half as
efficient as were found in Germany
preyious to the war, the United States
not only could give pleasant, healthful
employment to IL the people able and
willing to work, but could produce
enough of the absolute necessities to
feed all Americans and have surplus
sufficient to feed and clothe all the
undernourished peoples Of. poverty
stricken regions throughout the world.
We in the United States are unap-
nreciatiye of our blessings. While
thousands live like cattle in congested
sections of great cities. crying for jobs
and food. God holds open the door OF
opportunity to healtlful homes of free
dom and happiness on our broad plains
and among our beautiful hills.
m. by the Wheeler Syndicate. lnc)
-O-
Money Without counterfelts.
Time is the only money that cannot
he counterfeited.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
Cause and Effect.

The teacher was angry when
Thomas appeared ten minutes late for
school one morning.
"Why are you late, Tommy" he said
sharply.
"Please, sir" replied the sinner, at
was late when started from home"
"Then why didn't you start from
home earlier?"
"Please, sir, it was too late to start
early"
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
To Have a Clear. swee. Skin

Touch pimples. redness, roughness
or itching, if any, with Cuticura Oint-
ment, then bathe with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and
dust on little Cuticura Talcum to
leave fascinating fragrance on skin.
Everywhere 25c each.-Advertisemen
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02
a LINE o. CHEER
BY John kendrick Bangs.
PATIENCE

~rA ALL the gifts for which
pray
Patience is one seek Away.
:, woe IL helps us to endure.
In doubt 1t holds our taith seouo'
when there are prizes 10 De won.
Or grilling tasks that must ',s pe uo"''
n we have Patience to aolde
Tho buffeting' of time ana tide
More surely shall we reach 'he
gates - ,,.
whore the fulfillment rich awa!ts
10 ~ Mcclure Newspaper synoieA'e'
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

We all seem to prefer the fruit that
has paid n thousand miles freight to
that grown nearer home.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

Honesty Is the best policy; 1t is
hard to tell whether modesty always
is or not.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

When the unexpected happens a
mans true nature begins to show on
the surface.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

Some things that happen are more
bearable than the worry that pre-
ceded them.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

One who sings for her friends soon
Is never heard at all.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

Charming May McAvoy, the popular
"movie' star was born in New York
City and was educated in the public
schools Of that city. She started her
screen career in 1918 and since that
time has been seen in some of tho
leading pictures. Miss McAvoy is four
feet, eleven inches tall. has blue eyes
and light brown hair.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-02

It is a bad plan that admits OF nc
ification.-Publius Syrus.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-21
FUNERAL RITES
FOR W. H. LEWIS
Local Hydraulic Engineer Is
Laid TO Rest

Funeral services for William II.
Lewis pioneer contractor and one
OF The foremost hydraulic sluIelng
engineers In the United statcE
were 10 b held Friday afternoon
At $3.50 o'clock from tho Pilgrim
Congregational church. Broadway
n. and Eas, Republican. Or. I'd
ward lincoln Smith and tho Rev.
Arch Trrmnync were TO conduct
tho services
Mr.. Lewis died Wednesday morn
Ing at HIS homo In tho St Paul
apartments. 4 large part OF the
rcFrado work that icveied Seattle
uicopest hills was undertaken under
tho direction Of Mr. Lewis At
the time OF hla death. nc was as
sociatcd with tho Puget Sound
Bridge & DrcdEc Co. in the Beacon
Hill rrErade project. II was In as
rociation with this firm. also. that
he constructed tho University OF
Washington stadium.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-21
By G. A. CLAY
A. Dat. .i...

\ NlfiF ~ " f'NAAAhN NfNAWf
ono hundred joyful kids with
now.mown hair NJ the Mother
Igyther Home know IL,
And we know tive who were
"'JuHt there" to nee and enjoy tho
annual Christmas party given
Thursday evening by Glenn Me.
Leod and his merry men with tho
magic clippers,
Santa wan there in person. lie
WAS u regular Santa with real
houcat.to. goodness. long. white
hair and flowing beard all his
own. just 0s real a. ever could
ha. The klda will TESTIFY 20 that.
Two hundred eyes popped
open wide at tho first flash OF hla
red coat az the windows and
then u tumult OF shouts and
saueala In welcome as no boun:,
cti into the roori, 0rEia ringing
and his big. round face beamlng
with smiles for ali-tho center
OF attraction and guest OF honor
extraordinary.
IL has long been tho custom
with Mcleod and his willing
staff OF men from two barber.
shops TO give haireutting
party NJ Mother Ryther'S when.
ever it's necessary. and Thurs.
day night was ono OF the times.
Tho exporla waved their magic
clippers and their magic scissors
and their magic combs and.
rreatol ono hundred tousalcd
heads werp neatly trimmed OF OK.
cess hair and one hundred happy
youngsters turned out with
s'sret.smelllng perfumes TO greet
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-21
Is Santa Claus Real?
Ask the Ryther Kids !
They Saw Him and Helped Themselves Lib
orally to the Contents Of His Heavy Pack

Santa, who paused tho candy and
the apples and tho peanuts and
handkerchief nnd ties and toys
To eager Juveniles marching 20
tho play room to examine their
wonderful gifts
All tho while the orchestra
played melodlouB, ChriHtmaAy.
poppy tunes ON piano, aaxophono
and toodlodceoodier. and Santa.
when he wasn't busy. danced tho
Santa Claus Jig and everybody
chcered and a good time was had
by all
Mr.. and Mfg. George Denny
and Louie, Willara were the or.
ohestin. Mcleod was responsible
for the goodies ard the handker.
chiefs. Happy" Hanson for tho
ties and several members OF tho
Mutual Bunincss Mems club do.
mated the toys.
The starr OF merry mon were:
narboe. Ward. slmons, ser,z,
Geren. Isobeau. Jones. Whnien.
Ayros. Hodrick. Aba Jones. Vnn
clock. Huffman. Goodman, Ky.
Ter. Brace, Hobbs and Eiohncr.
And q. II. Mathcr. OF the
itemlck Music ehop. was tho ono
who LEFT hundred kids happy
and eonienied IN the sure know.
ledgp that Santa Claus Is real
and come with chriStmna gifta
10 good little boys and girls. no
matter whether they AFRO white or
black or brown just 30 they're
good.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-21
SKAGIT NEEDS
MILLION MORE

Between 1900. 600 and $4,000 900
arc needed 70 complete the sIngit
and deliver electric current 10 Seat.
Il. Councilman Oliver T. Erickson
told members Of the council utilities
committee Thursday. where plans for
issuance OF 81. 600. 900 worth Of city
light bonds were discussed.
Carl r. uhdcn said that the total
cost Of the slagi, work will exceed
estimates by approximately ~ per
cent and explained his recent state.
mcu, that tho 81 10000 bond issue
would complete tho work by saying
he referred 10 tho Gorge power pro-
ducing unit. not tho distribution Syn-
tenn.
A fund OF $500. 900 provided for tho
construction Of sub stations has nj.
ready been ovordrawn i2os.s35. the
money taken from other city depart.
mcntH and used In sub-Etation con.
struc,lon work.
4 charge By Councilman Erickson
that Mayor Brown has concealed
facts about tho skaEit was indlg
nantly denied by the mayor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-21

TIP and down. up and down.
Women trying TO set ia and
women trying to &c, out and
occasionally a man trying hard
10 escape.
Starter: Going NJ, going up.
Don't forge; your baby. madam.
Not yonrs7 Well. l wonder
whose II is. Going up. Car fun.
Step back from tho door. please"
Slant
Operator; "Maln floor Take
your paekagcn with you. mlzuua.
Is this your hail Going down.
Slam
When tho car stopped on TIA
fourth trip and the doors aid
hack little rcd,iaccd man camo
boiling and funing out with a
kiddy car under ono arm and
n rack Of oranges in tho other.
"I'ys besn up and down IN
that COMPOUNDED thing five
,lmsa." no aput;cred. ladies
may bo ladies. but Christmas
choppers aren't
IlI.Ac1tIE DEAR.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-21
COPS FIRE ON
FLEEING THUGS
Auburn Safe Robbers Run
Gauntlet OF Bullets

A sesnt 10 minutes was tho mar
gin ny which four hnfo robbers IS.
capped death or capture Friday
morning after they had robbed tho
smokehouss poolroom az Auburn.
carrying or hugo steel Hafa ia .
high powered automobile. The four
yeggs woro seen at tTth ave. q.
and Bainier ave 10 minutes after
big police automobile had given
up tho search.
Two policemen. who Ind been
left on guard. c, r. leo and A. +.
Kelly. fired 10 shots at the fleeing
car. puncturlng II several times.
and wuundlng ono man.
Tho safe was stolen about $50
a. m. according 10 a report 10 tho
police from Sheriff Mat, starwich.
The four men. In the auto. headed
for Seattle sergt. y. c. Griffin. in
charge % an armed auto. was post.
Cd on Rainier ave. Thrco other o..
ficaru. armed with heavy rlfieu and
sho,gunn. were In the car They
waited for several hours for the
ycEEs 20 appear. Griffin Eavo up
the search and returned 10 tho city.
leaving LEO aud Kelly on guard in
Ford automobile
Ten minutes later. tho auto an.
peaFed. speeding At morn than GO
miles an hour Kelly and lee jump.
ed into the rad Win drawn 70.
yolyera and fired a warning ahot
for tho chr 10 stop. Instead of DO.
ms 20 tho ble auto Increased iia
speed and whized pssi.s lee and
Kelly jumped for safety 10 tho side
walk. firing 10 rhofa into Tho car
nA Il panied them. one Of tho
bandits was ncen 20 fall sideways
into tho bottom OF tho ear.
Tho police auto again took up tho
chase bat without success.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-21
SCOTT BOOSTED
FOR GOVERNOR
Private Power Lobbyist Is
Back OF Move
nY IlM MARSHALL

Efforts arc being made. more on
tho East Side than tho West, TO
place Dan Scott, state director of
reclamation, IN the governors chnlr,
il became known today, The idea IN
rostcrcd moro or less by Tom Aston,
East Side political power lobbyis, IN
the legislature for power companies.
and referred 20 generally ON tho
other side OF the mountains rs THE
governor OF Eastern Washington"
Scott. according TO those behind
the boom. II popular In the country
dlstrlcta and In the noIghborhood OF
various irrigation projects. 10 offset
this. however, no IL not well known
In the cities. where tho bulk OF the
vote lea
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-21
To Resume Search
for Brides Body

ALBANY. Ore, Dec. ei--Search.
FOR the body OF Mrs. Robert Byers.
reported TO have been drowned at
Harrisburg. December s. will 10 re.
sumed. according to Sheriff Frank
Richard. The announcement was
made after J. c. Sellers. Seattle
criminologist, had consulted with.
District Attorney LeweIIIng. Sell
err. who investigated the case at.
Harrisburg. said he believed the
drowning story is authentic
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-21
VIII Open Sewing
Class at Y. w. c. A.

Following II succession Of fren
leBgonH on ua nrt Of making lin
gerie flowurs. and yarious decura-
tons for dress accessories. Mrs.
Pearl Battin win give series OF
dressmaklng lessons az the Y. w.
c. a.. for the purpose Of enabling
Seattle women 70 not only re-
model their out OF style garments.
but make up their now gowns. suits
and coats. The sewing class opens
January 10.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-21
Accuse Builders of
Misuse of Home Coin

Alleging misapprupriation OF funds,
an Information was filed IN superior
court on Thursday. by Prosecutor
Malcolm Douglas. naming Anna H.
williams and John Huffman. OF the
''Olympic Builders" Tho arc nc.
cused OF having neid s1,A95 belong.
ing 10 r.. w. Monnie aud wife. Of
Kennydaie. given TO them TO build
hotae. and 10 have misuscd the
fund
Tgnatz Jan Pnderewslti. famous
pianist. Is a keen billiard player. al.
tho he Is SO years old
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-21
Seattle Boy Now
Gamma Phi Pledge

John Stokes. OF Seattle. is one OF
the fall pledges to the Gamma Phi
local fraternity nt Washington State
college. The fraternity has been
granted n charter 20 the Theta Chi
national mems Greek letter society.
tho first 10 achieve such an attain.
mont since 1921. according 90 r.
report.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-21
MERE MAN S0RELY
TRIED BY WOMEN
IN STORE LIFTS"

Elevators ara
: uraiy doing
their part for
tho Christmas
ahoppera. arcn',
.thay7
Yesterday ]
stood near tho
doors OF ono IN
q department
5 I o r o an d
PATCHED tho
atufErir
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-21
Cascade Laundry
to Hold Festival

Employees Of tho Cascade Laundry
Co. Third ave. and Main ST.. viii
hold their annual Chratmas festival
in the laundry building on Friday
evening. A Christmas treo viii be
provided. and music. games and dane.
lns arc on the program.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-21
SPOKANE MAYOR WILL
ANNOUNCE CANDIDACY

The candidacy of Mayor Charles A.
Fleming OF Spokane on the democrat.
ie ticket Is expected 70 be announced
within n fey weekly Fleming is
looked upon as a progressive. with,
out radical tendencies. and ia credited
with several Micceaaful battles
against public utility corporations,
With Corporation Counsel Jim
Geraghty or thia city. no gets tho
benefit OF having forced a consolIda.
ton OF spolano's two trolley lines
and a reduction OF fares 10 o cents.
East of-,he.mountalns democrats
are confident that one OF them will
fiII tho chair now occupied BY Louis
+. Hart They have been heartoncd
by tho victories OF G. G. Din and
sam I'M in senatorial and congress.
sional races. and by the fac, that tho
G. O. T.. organization over there Ia
badly Hpilt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-21
PRINCESS ANGELrSE

No. 5. VIII give another dance Of tho
season series Wednesday evening.
December 20. nj tho Swedish club
hail. Eighth ave. and olive II. The
committee has arranged for good
music and prizc waltz. according
10 ~. s. Biekford. chairman.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-21
H0oTCH IN TROUGH

HOUSTON, Tex. Dec. .t.--police
wondered at the congregation around
public horse trough. Investigating.
they found tho trough was being
used as a cache for bootleg Christ.
mas cheer.