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Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17

Jake Aipers and Walter Bu,ise. vau
dexiiie Artist. Have re-Unioa

Thrown together during the war
ana then separated after being bud
dies Ger many months, only 10 meet
again in Putnam yesterday, was the
great pleasure that came TO Jake
Alpert and Waltee Burke.
Jake needs no introduction - Pat
riot readers. But MIR. Burke does
or did before last night. Mr.. Burke
was one Of the entertainers who APP
peared on the Bradley vaudeville pro-
gram last night and delighted an
audience that Is sometimes pretty
critical In other words Burke went
over big"
Back in 1915 Jake and Burke were
students at Princeton, as cub avia-
tors in Uncle Sans service. They
We're arms of the nations fighting
forces and getting their grounding
in aviation.
Following their training at Prince
ton, they were both transferred at
the same time to Camp Dix, Dallas,
Texas, ~a9sa .4Ss went deeper into
the at OF operating an alrplane. The
two became pals and had deep af-
lection for one another.
Burke was the entertainer of the
company of which he and Jake were
members. Burke put on show al
Camp that made him more popular
than ever. The ukulalee he used with
such marked ability in those days wa.
the same one he strummed last night
Burke was transferred. and Jake
had to remain at Camp Dix. Their
friendship. thus interrupted. WAS brok
en- in the months thst followed. be
cause of the rapidly changing address
es which soon became the lot Of then
both. Correspondence was not pos.
sible, for neither knew the where
abouts of the other.
So the pleasure they both had yes.
terday. in their unexpected meeting
may well be imagined. In fact, they
became so engrossed with their remi.
niscenees. that Burke had 20 fly to
the dressing room back-stage TO get
ready for his turn on the boards Sc
as not to delay the performance,
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17
ATTAWAUGAN

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Stone and
children spent Sunday in Moosup.
School was closed Monday as the
teachers attended the institute in
Putnam.
The Attawaugan mill shut down
Thursday afternoon for the remain
der Of the week,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Davis en-
tertained relatives from New Bedford
over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick DeVaud-
erieul of Harrisville. r. l., were visi-
tors Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs.
julius Mason.
Miss Motif Of Putnam was a Sun
day visitor with Miss Mabel Motif.
Louis Lapointe and family visited
the Wolf Den in Pomfret on Friday.
Miss Anna Breaalt and Mrs. Blais
Of Spencer. Mass. and Mr.. and Mrs.
p. ]. Morse Of Brookheld, Mass.
we're Sunday visitors with Mrs. Della
L'Homme.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17
UNION

Charles Morse is visiting his sister
in Hartford.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Coolidge visit.
ed in Rockville on Sunday.
The teachers in town went TO Put
nam Monday to the convention.
Eighty people visited Mt. ochept-
tuck Sunday. Il was a lovely day on
the mountain.
Mrs Ralza Horton entertained her
brother and family, Albert Deacon
Of Holyoke. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thayer spent
several days in Worcester with their
daughter. Mrs Minnie Horton.
Mrs. Charles Rindge is visiting her
son IN Manchester for few days
and daughter. Mrs Grace Pratt in
Hartford.
Rev. II. NJ. Lawson attended a
ministers meeting in Putnam Mon
day Mrs. Lawson accompanied him,
visiting friends and relatives while
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Marsh and
Archie and Fremont Horton spent the
weekend with their grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thayer. Tbs
boys are great grandsons Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thayer.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17
IRIS NOT OVER PUTNAM
Didn't Come Within 30 MiIea Of City
Seen at Croson


Members Of the crew Of passenger
train which arrived in Putnam a few
moments after z o'clock Wednesday
morning reported having seen the BIZ
dirigiblc. the IRIS, about 5.45 that
morning. These train crew members
tnot employees at the railroad yard
in Putnaml did not see the big craft
which mad crossed the Atlantic. near
Putnam, but rather gave il the once
over when the train was near Gro
ton, the first stop ont Of New Lon
don.
The fact Of the case is that the IRIS
never came within thirty miles Of the
city contrary 10 popular reportD but
followed the shore line route. After
passing over Boston about AIS, the
plane went by the Providence. New
London, New Haven, or shore line
route 10 Lakehurst, n. j.. where il
settled TO earth after a continuous
fight of over 5000 miles. II was at
about SAB that it passed over New
London.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17
Clean Kidneys
By Drinking
Lots of Water
Take Salts 20 Flush Kidneys "
Bladder Eothers or
Back Hurts

Eating too mHeh rich food may pro
duce kidney trouble ia some form. say
a wei known authority. because th
acids created excite tie kidneys. hei
thcg become ogcrWofkcd, get sluggish
clog I'd and cause al sorts OF distress
particularly hacsache and misery ia tl
kidney region. rhegmaiic twiHges. severe
headaches, acid stomach, constipation
torpid liver. sleeplessncss, bladder @nG
urinary irritation.
The moment your back hurts o. kid
neys aren't acting right. o. q bladder
bo.kers you, begin drinking lots Of good
water and also get aboat tsur ounces Of
Jad salts from any good pharmacy
take 3 tablespoonful IN a glass 81 water
before breakfast for a icw days and
your kidneys may then act iine. his
famous salts IS made from the acid Of
grapes ard lemon juice, combined with
iithia. and has been used for years 70
flush clogged kidneys and stimulate
them 70 activity; also 10 neuifalike the
acids in the system 90 that they no
longer irritaie, thus often relieving Dad
der disorders.
lad Sails can not iniure anyone;
make 4 delightful eferyeseent lithia..
,xater drink which millions Of men and
women take now and tlien 10 help keep
thr kidneys and urinary organs SiSsf'.
thus often avoiding serious kidney dis
orders. BY all means have your physi-
clan examine your kidneys ~ least twice
: year.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17
HALLOWEEN DANCE
High School Juniors to Conduct
Social Event Oct. Stat

Members Of the junior class at the
high school are planning for Hal
loween dance to be held on Halloween
evening. Friday. October 81, at the
school auditorium. The auditorium
will be decorated, but the affair will
not be masquerade. Members OF the
junior class are now selling tickets
Proceeds of the dance will 20 toward
the expenses of the junior prom, to
be given the early part of next year
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17
p. II. S. RIBBON DAY"
Girls of Senior Class Adorn CD Hair
With Gaudy Silk

Wednesday of this week was OBJ
served by girls Of the Senior class Of
Putnam High school as chair ribbon
day For the occasion practically
every girl in the graduating class
either affixed gay-colored ribbon 20
some portion of the bob or In a
few cases reverted TO the grammar
school usage Of braiding their hair
or securing it with a ribbon. This
ribbon day" which has become an
annual event among girls of the
senior class. creates no little amuse-
ment among the boys of the class and
other students of the school.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17
SLIGHT AUTO ACCIDENT

Nilfred Cartier, driver for
Frank +. Whitman. backed his truck
into the automobile of Charles A.
Thayer ON Union street "Wednesday
afternoon. MIR. Cartier. in backing
out from parking space was IN
such a position that he could not very
well see the street behind him, and
thus the truck and coupe were IN
collision. The damage was slight.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17

OF the 700. 200 school teachers in
the United States, 400. 0ou have never
had regular public school training
above the seventh grade. says the
president of the University of Min
nesota. Salaries are too low to per-
init adequate training.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17

More than 800 books have been
written on the Einstein theory Of rel
ativity, according 20 Professor Maviee
Levitt, 0f the Iowa New University.
Germany holds the record with ABS
publications, followed BY France. Italy.
Holland and America. the last number
ing I2s. This does not include news
paper and magazine articles on this
subject.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17
TRUTHS

IkII HS
II is easier 20 earn money than
il is not 10 spend il.
Some people are always discovering
the things that most people knew
years ago.
A woman does not necessarily agree
with a man whose opinions are her
own.
Everything comes TO those who wait
-on themselves.
Anything is difficult 20 understand
when its explained by a man who
doesn't understand il.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17
ANNABELL. OUR OWN ALLEY
FIAppER

To date she has broken;--
Arm
: tipstieks
Bank Accounts
Cars
Hearts
s Traffic Regulations
Engagements
50 1880 Rules
10 Dates.
The wise one says 1t is easier and
cheaper to pray than TO pay.
Elinor Glyn's work grows speedier
and speedier First II was "'Three
Weeks" then six Days" and now
THE Great Moment. "-Birmiughdm
Age Herald.
Her next should be Nothing. Flat"
Some advertising copy | have read
says Tom. sounds as If the advertiser
had written it for fun and failed.
After all. perhaps the worst thing
about poverty is a nickel cigar.
THE POOR BUTCHER
Il hare no brains" said A Butcher
Grind.
Ne didn't eren qHiuer.
4 hare no kldaeBs. aud I hnd.
hdpeHt any lirer.'
phil" says going without food for
seven days makes one weak.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17

Americas tax burden in the year
1928 was S755.000.000 heavier than the
year preceding, and in ten years taxa
tion has increased more than $780,
100000. Total taxes in 1928 were ST.
7l6,000,o00 against S6,96l 900 900 in
1922.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17

The radiocast peddler in Berlin per-
mits the customer TO clamp on a head
set from his portable radio operated
from a pnshcari.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17

On Wednesday Of this week Guy
L. Baker ended his period of service
as assistant cashier of the First Ma
tional Bank. Mr.. Bakers resigna-
ton was announced in last week
paper TO take effect on The 18th. On
the day of his withdrawal from the
force of the local bank. Mr. Baker
said that he had no plans for the inn
mediate future. other than he would
take a rest for few weeks
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17

South Africa wants to cut is own
diamonds, instead Of sending them "a
Rotterdam and Belgian cities.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17

Lac Yam Gren. Chinese bandit. il
reported to have tortured thousands
Mrs. b. says he'll have to 20 some 4
beat Nah Jongg's record.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17

When you pass woman on the
street and she draws in a breath and
says "and" to her companion, some.
one is catching it.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17

Before we run out Of weeks" why
not have an honest weeks work
week."
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17

For its allcags far lcsafher
When good feliows get together.
FhHs SAID the merry cr0icd, bHf d. r
Dome
IN a manner melancholy
Said That may BE- tlsfe. Bat golly
n sare Is stormy nasa they al get
home
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17
Pat SAYS

Howdy. We know certain Putnam
-hap who is SO edur1h' be thinks
water mOccasfns are SOME kind Of
bathroom slippers.
Honest mer have the courage Of
their convictions; dishonest ones get
theirs from the judge.
The man who wrote 5000 words on
n postal card ought 70 do wonders with
a few acres Of ground. Sam thinks.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17

After all. perhaps the worst thing
about poverty is a nickel cigar
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-17

"Phil" says going without food for
seven days makes one weak.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18
SOME CRANBERRY RECIPES


Cranberry lce-Boil down four cups
Of cranberries with two cups OF
water until soft, strain, add two
cups of sugar and, cook until the sug
ar is dissolved. Cool, add two tables
poems lemon juice, and freeze to the
consistency of a waterloo.
Cranberry Shrub-A popular beyer
age of a beautiful color and taste
and suitable for even the specialize
casion drink is made as follows
Cover one quart of cranberries witt
water and simmer until soft; Their
strain. To one quart OF this juice
add one or more cups OF sugar anc
let come to boil; when cool, add ON
half the quantity of pineapple siruT
and flavor with one eighth teaspoon
cinnamon. Serve with charged water
and pour over cracked ice, using can
died cranberries as a garnish.
Cranberry Fruit Butter--9 quarts
cranberries, cups water, 2 pound
sugar. Cook berries in water until
tender; then sieve. Return pulp t6
fire, add sugar and stir another half
hour over simmering fire until quite
thick. When cool, turn into sterilized
lars and seal. A blend of cinnamon
cloves and grated nutmeg may be
used for seasoning.
Spced cranberries-4 cups cram
berries 1 cup cold water, II cloves
12 allspice, 2 sticks cinnamon, 2
blades mace, cups sugar. Simmer
slowly according to best method for
sauce preparation.
Mock Cherry Pie Supreme cups
cranberries cut in halves. IL cur
water, 1 sup sugar, l cup seedless
raisins, / tablespoon orange juice, 1
teaspoon almond extract, IL teaspoon
vanilla, / tablespoon butter or other
sat, 2 tablespoons flour, IL cup sifted
crumbs. flaky pastry and sprinkle
the bottom with crumbs to absorb
excess juice. Into saucepan pour wa
ter sugar and orange juice and bring
to boil, then add cut berries and rails
MS and simmer, stirring frequently
for ten minutes. Add the butter, then
the flour which has been mixed to a
paste with cold water and continue
cooking a few moments longer. Re
move frons fire, add almond and van
lila extract and pour into pastry
shell. Finish top with crisscross strip
of pastry and bake twenty-five min
utes in a moderate oven $3.50 to 400
degrees Fahrenheit). A meringue may
be used instead of strips and the
mixture baked in tarts instead of a
single pie From The Designer Maya
zine for January.
tsiahgndoh etaoin uldrh csmbgk diff
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18
FOR THE NEW YEAR
BY Anne Harrison Black

Fashions continues in the even
tenor of her way--a way, for the
most part, long and straight, with
here, and there a distinctive flare or
circular trend to lend variety. The
jabot dress introduces new trims
ming note with its softly ripping
frill from neck to hem, emphasizing
the smart front closing Circular side
panels, too, cling to the straight line
silhouette, yet suggest a novel treat
ment of the mode. Sometimes the
fabric itself gives an entirely differ
ent aspect to familiar fashion. So
a novelty ribbed weave is most effeo
lively used in the development of
simple one piece dress and seems to
require no additional trimming to dis
tinguish it.
The fashionable tunic, too, retains
it's popularity through it's very diver
sity The front closing coat tunic is
an interesting development. In one
instance the tunic ties at the neck
and waistline; n another the tunic is
cut away a bit between these points
The tunic with the surplice line of
closing may also be included in this,
coat-tunic group. Then there is new
type of dress that combines a tunic
effect at the front with plain back.
When it comes to trimming. one
may use buttons, braid, fancy cord lac
ings with tasseled ends, fabric or rib
bon flowers, fur banding or applied
bands of contrasting material. Thd
Importance of hand embroidered en-
bellishments can not be over empha
sized, from the deliberately beaded de
signs used on afternoon and evening
frocks to the simple initial or none
gram-like motif that adds to the
smartness Of many a tailored frock.
From the Designer Magazine for
January.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18
ills Easy to Spread
Happiness to Others

1T WAS snowing-not the nice, dry
kind, but the kind that leaves hat
feathers bedraggled and tempers
grouchy
The streets were crowded with holi-
day shoppers and people looked cross
A woman hurried toward me, hold
ing to a boy of four by one hand and
carrying heavy basket with the
other.
He tried to keep up, but he missed
a step now and then; at last he
stumbled and fell, and the mother
dragged him up and said things to
him, while he tried not to cry.
At the edge of the walk another
woman got out of a brougham and
started to cross over to the shop door.
She took in the scene, and und0c-
stood-it was strange how few people
do understand She stepped ever to
the child, unpinned spray Of holly
from her fur coat and pinned it on
his ragged little jacket.
"Only two days till Christmas she
said isn't it great!'
The mother gave her that knowing
look mothers have, and the boy
smiled back at her.
The crowd logged on, but people
were half smiling in spite of the wet
snow and the 81 shy walks.
The mother had lost some of the
tired look, and the boy was taking
skipping steps as he looked down hap
pily at the spray of holly on his coat.
Anna Deming Gray.
"a, 1924. Western Newspaper Union.D
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18

come and take her stand in the mid
die of the bridge looking expectantly
down the river. As the 'Amalia," an
old barge engaged in the Indian trade
and scheduled to arrive annually Ia
London on January 1. sailed up the
river, she became violently agitated.
When 1t passed directly under her, she
shouted loudly in cracked, hoarse
voice, and tossed purse down to
certain sailor on the deck who greet
ed her with wild cheers. She would
watch the old boat glide easily up
the river till it was out of sight. Then
quietly she turned toward the south
and walked away.
Now Hoskins was a conscientious
thief. 1t was not his policy to rob
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18

to be on ones guard at all times.
Reluctantly Hoskins forsook the old
field Of his activities and sought other
prey. 1t was hard year, however.
What little he picked up from the
Christmas shoppers he already owed
to friends. He was facing the New
Year almost penniless. Then he re-
membered the old lady and her fat
purse. He despised himself for think
ing Of it-he man of principles but
starvation Is starvation. and it was
New Years Eve. Tonight she would
come.
He concealed himself In an old
crevise in the masonry. It was a per
feet hiding place. he could see out
easily and not be seen by anyone.
About midnight he heard the slow,
heavy step OF the old lady. She
passed close by him and advanced a
few yards. He emerged from his hid
Ing place and followed. About to
make a quick spring at her, she
turned, and faced him. He composed
himself with difficulty. tipped his hat
and bid her happy New Year In a
weak, strained voice.
"Oh, thank zee. sir; the same to you.
SIR"
"Fine weather we been 'avinr
"Fine, indeed. And fine for that, boy
o. mine what's comm In tonight from
them 'ot 'eathen places" The old lady
shifted. Hoskins edged little closer
to her.
Saint seen yer boy for some time y
"Only from the bridge ere onct a
year. Amt seen him to old In my
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18

OM women OF
their purses. The
0pulent old men
Of Hyde Park.
and the young
men. too, were his
game. But lately
there were too
many In the bust
ness for any profit.
And the newspa-
pers were against
him. daily re
min ding their
readers to be-
ware of pick
pockets. People
watched one more
row and ONO hod
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18

Those who have not yet purchased
seals by mail or returned the seals
sent to them are requested to do SO
this week il possible We have still
another week before Christmas The
above total shows that we can easily
reach our goal which is $125.OO. We
have exceeded our last years quota
BY fifty dollars now Surely, we ought
10 get a Clinic
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18
Troubled Waters

Old Coonskin So yer had er quar-
rel wild yer squaw yesterday sup
pose yer mighty glad it's over Chief
Yellow Petit heap hope so Me no
go near wigwam while he'll storm is
ragin'"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18
Country Of Hedges

1t is estimated that if half the
acreage which is now occupied by
hedge rows in England and Wales
were sown in wheat there would be
yield sufficient to supply bread for
more than 100000 people for a. whole
year.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18
Crossword

Cross word Puzzle Fan: What word
with five letters means kick in the
pants?
Smart Teller That's easy-It is
FLASK
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18
Electric cans il India.

The use of electric fans instead of
the hand-pulled punkah. and of cleo
trio lights instead Of coconut oil lamps
is rapidly increasing in conservative
Indtn
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18
On the
Bridge at
Midnight
By Marion r. Reagan
sxss2g s - ;S;ss :ysssa
q ID; 4 6 OK ~ "a ~ S1
20. 1924. western Newspaper Union.

VERY New Years
Eve the old lady
came. Hoskins HAD
been watching her
now for several
y e ars. Alw a Y s
about the same
I'll m e, Ell ven or
twelve. she would
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18
CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE

The following have been added to
the list of Christmas Seal purchasers
since the names were published last
waAk
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18

/. To obstruct
4. A flying mammal
Z. Goddess of Grain
10. God be willing Oatin Abbr.)
IL. An exclamation
10. Grandchild (Scot.)
IA. Ardor for a cause
16. Deep mud or slush
IS. Nickel (abbrl
10. Light Infantry (abbr)
20. To throw
%. A stupid fellow; lout.
"a. Personal pronoun-plural
25. Used in rowing
81. Negative
%. French author
30. A measure of length
81. A boys name
Vertical
.. Suffix meaning affected by
8. Actual existence
a. A ray of light
5. For instance
g. A hand cutting tool
s. Rhodium (Abbr)
g. To observe
H. The second planet from the sun
10 A constellation noted for it's group
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18
Poor Aduice

Many man who can't paddle his
own canoe is continually crlticlzlng
those who steer the ship of state.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18
His Opinion

Bilkins: Did you hear that Adolph
the butcher was shot by detectives
who mistook him for burglar?
Terance: Perfectly natural mistake
I'd say.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18

lad o. mine see his mother was
such miserable old witch. It'd break
his cart. I get together all can In
the world and give 1t to him onct
year for his 'oliday. It's the best
can do for i'm. Don't know who he
thinks I am. He never troubled to
find out. But-'Ey, 'ey, there" she
shouted suddenly.
The "Amalia" was steaming up the
river. 1t was directly under them now
and little youth In uniform jumped
about eagerly on deck, signaling to
the old woman on the bridge. She
dropped the purse sQuarely into his
hands.
"'Ooray for Ter Majesty" called the
youth, his gay voice continuing to
sound merrily as the barge disap-
peared up the river.
Finally the old woman turned to
Hoskins. "Good night, sir, and God
bless you in the New Year." she said
softly, and walked away. Hoskins
stood motionless, gazing up the river
after the small hazy object that was
the barge. There was sentimental
look in his eye, and softness in the
droop of his mouth. "God bless them"
he breathed "'Twould a been bad
way, that, to begin the New Year."
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18

arms since he was
4 lad o. twelve.
The hoarse old
voice trembled a
little-a | m o s t
broke down. "An'
ard life for a lad,
that, on t h Q m
ships, a n d n 0
'Ome, and an ard
er life for me
what's his lawful
mother never to
lay an arm on him
in all these years.
Here she broke
into a b e a r t.
breaking sob. "It's
a bad 'un I've
b e e n, sir. /
couldn't let that
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18

Mary had little beau,
It's fleece was just plain dough.
They spent it all in trying to
See-the latest movie show.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18

Of three bright stars
Is. The atmosphere
II. Not well
20 Central part of a wheel
81, Noisy
%. A crustacean
%, A speck
26. Before noon
2S. To accomplish
49, Therefore
Answer to last weeks puzzle
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18
Nut Stuff

Hail, oh hail, the glad New Year,
One nine-two five is almost here.
A larger load we want to pack
Just watch us on our income tax
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-12-18

%1T WAS snowing-not the nice, dry
4 kind, but the kind that leaves hat
feathers bedraggled and tempers