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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-22
sRFFETH MASTERPIECE, STORM RYLANDER
SCREEN MAGNIFICENCE AND q
VIVID STORY IN "ORPHANS"
D. w. Griffith's Master Produc-
ton With Lillian and Dorothy
GIsh Here Wednesday

When D. w. Griffith presents
picture to an American audience 1t
is always an event in film wofld'
When it is picture in which ne mas
surpassed himself, one in when ne
returns to a production Of stupeh-
dous magnitude then double lmpot-
lance attaches to the events. In Mr.
Griffith's orphans Of the Storm
based on "The Two Orphans" the
famous stage classic has its 1lrsC
showing in Americas next WedneS-
day and Thursday at the Rylandef'
In Orphans of the Storm, Mr.
Griffith has taken the world-popu-
lar melodrama, THE Two Orphans,
and entwined it with the fierce tur-
bulence of the French Revolution,
Thus the emotional plot has been
raised to epic proportions without
loss of the basic idea.
The famous old play in which
Kate Claxton starred during the last
decade and which has had nearly
half century of vitality and success
on the stage generally has been used
for the human interest. The tragic
events of the Revolution and the
reign of anarchy to which it led FRO
vide the spectacular interests. AS
Mr.. Griffith himself has said, "The
two orphans in a manner might rep
repsent all humanity held between
the millstones of tyranny. The first
tyranny is that of the autocratic
rule of king and aristocracy. And
then Robespierre, who becomes
powerful by the downfall of roy
atty, uses the guillotine as weap-
on to eliminate all who do no.
think as he does"
To express all this Mr.. Griffith
has caught the spirit of the great
upturn in France and its other ex-
IRENE, with the double pernecution
of the two innocent girl victims as
The focus of all interest. While fol
lowing their fortunes, the spectator
cannot fail to CLEAN many histori-
cak facts concerning that troublous
period. Indeed, every detail is
painstakingly accurate, following
a research preparation of nine
months.
Lillian Gish is the lovely Henri
eta Girard, heroine of the drama.
Her role calls for light moods and
sorrowful ones. Hers is the main
suspense of the story, although OF
posite her plays her sister Dorothy
in the pathetic role of the sister
orphan, blind Louise.
Gllttering courts, splendid dream
like fetes in silvered gardens, foun-
tains of wine, cathedral doors and
taraway spires, Corot-like forest Wis
tas, squalid underground vaults,
great public squares, mad
dened hordes dancing the Carmag-
mole in the lawless streets of Paris
silk clad grand-dames with monu-
mental white wigs, barricade battles
between hungering mobs and bayo.
net-bristling lies of infantry, frienz-
ed dashes of cavalry through mar
row lanes; and peaceful county
sides. Of all these orphans of the
Storm" is a marvellous panorma-
take it on the word of already con-
WINGED reviewers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-22
dfHEAIgREAS
10 E5osA
"BIT OF BROADWAY"
PATRONS NAMED


The following will act as patrons
and patronesses for "A Little BIT
of Broadway" the brilliant musical
comedy which will be presented Fri
day night, March 28th, under the
auspices of the Playground Associa-
ton:
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Cargill, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Sheffield, Mrs.
Crawford Wheatley, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. W. Dykes, DR.. and Mrs. Cato,
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Carswell, Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Hansford, Mr. and
Mrs. Everett Schneider, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Harold, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stephen Pace, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Dudley, Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Hum
Der, Mr.. and Mrs. Max Cawood,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Van Ripper,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. R. Andrews, Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Heyes, Mr.. and Mrs
John Ansley, Mr. and Mrs. w. D.
Moreland
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-22
REGARDING "BoYs OF MINE,

| have but one ambition-to pro
duce good, wholesome, clean and
entertaining pictures of merit. l
will leave my case in the hands of
the picture-goers of the nation and
await their verdict as to whether
Boy of Mine" justifies my ambi-
zion. nD..
When boy of Mine" was pre-
viewed in Hollywood before a
highly critical audience there was
not dry eye in the house and there
was not a person present who was
ashamed of his, or her tears.
1t is great story built up to an
Inspiring climax which is founded
ON simple, human situations.
Harrington wrote this story espe-
cially for this production. 1t was
adapted to the screen by Hope Lor-
ing and Louis Lighton, the adapters
of "Penrod and Sam" 1t has all the
human elements of that picture and
more-a more co-ordinated theme
with still wider appeal.
j. K. Mcdonald,
Producers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-22

If every day was Sunday we
would all be killed and injured soon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-22
PROGRAM FOR NEXT WEEK

Monday and tuesday -"Boy
of Nine" Special Production;
Running Wild" comedy.
Wednesday and Thursday -
D. W. Griffith's orphans of
the Storm" with Lillian and
Dorothy Gish.'
Friday-"A Little Bit of Broad
way"
Saturday Colleen Moore and
Kenneth Harlan in "April Show
ers;" "The Leather Pushers;"
"The Ghost City"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-22

Spaniards killed 800 Moors near
Tizziazza, which sounds more like a
mosquito than a town.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-22

A Boston man asks divorce be-
cause she shouldn't fire the fur
mace. Her mistake was failing to
keep him in hot water.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-22

In Pompton Lakes, N. j., an air
plane dropped into a house, but it
soon wore out its welcome.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-22

A girl naturally hates to go with
man who wears a stiff collar, be
cause it hurts her neck.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-22

When some people try to run
Kings they only run arnuck.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-22

They think someone poisoned a
Chicago insurance man, so should
examine his prospect list for clews.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
BOECKEL IN CRITICAL
 CONDITION IN HOSPITAL
IT He Lives, Baseball Player May Never Be Able To Perform On
 Diamond Again

San Diego, Cal. Feb. l6,---Norman D, Boeckel, the brilliant third base man of the Boston Nationals. who was Seriously injured in an automobile ac- cident north of here, is battling for his life at the La Jolla hospital.
 Boeckel was conscious for some time last night and spoke few words, it was reported. and hope was held out for his recovery. Dr. Homer c. Oatman, who is attending the injured baseball player, said that Boeckel's condition was very serious, but added that if Boeckel continued in his pres ent condition for perhaps 3s hours after midnight last night, his chances Of recovery would bc good.
 Two other occupants Of the ma- chine. Bob Meuscl, star outielder Of the New York Americans. and Bob Albright. theatrical man Of Los An. gelcs. who was driving, escaped Nir- tualy unhurt.
 Should Boeekcl recover it is feared that the injuries he suffered may end his baseball career. His pelvic bone was fractured and his bladder pune turrd when he was pinned under the machine. 4 heavy truck fig saif to have swcryed against the automobile in which Bocrkel and his companions were riding, causing. it 10 rarrcn across tho road into another automo- bile and upset.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
STARS MEET TONIGHT
some Of Country's Best Shoppers Tak- ing Part in Wilco <. \. Games in New York City.

New York, Feb. l6.--EAisting in- door track and field records will be subjected 10 one of the most formid- able attacks of the season when n picked array Of club and college stars match their speeds in tho wilco A. \. carnival tonight. More than 100 stars, including many champions and record. holders. are entered in IS events.
 Joie Ray. doughty little Chicago distance runner. will be the chief center Of interest, for he will try for new records al several distances in running the 3,0o0-moter special. Ray broke four worlds marks in captur- ing this event year ago and is out to rival this brilliant performance. He will bo opposed by most Of the leading eastern distance stars, includ. ing Verne Booth. of Johns Hopkins; Elmer McI.anc of Pennsylvania: Abel liiyiat. veteran who is making q sem sational comeback and Johnny Ro- mig, Of Penn state.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
i5 CUBS EN ROUTE
BilI killcfcr Leads First Delegation of PIa,cr- to Spring Training Camp at Catalina Island.

Chicago. Feb. f6.--A squad Of inc Chicago Nationals, led by Manager Bfl Krlefer. are cn route 10 Catalina Island, off the California coast, to be- gin spring training, the first formal hcrira of the 1924 baseball season.
 Fifteen players comprise the aggre- rstion. which will remain on the Pa. cihc coast until the opening Of the season here in April. Making ID tho party are: Pitchers Grover Alexander, Tony Kaufmann, Howard Keen, Er- nio Osborne, Floyd Wheeler Phil Col lins, Guy Busch and John Blake; catchors: Bob o'rarrell. Gabby Hart nett and Jack Churry; infieldcrs: Gene Turgeon and Bobby Barrett
 Allen Elliott. first bascman, and pitchers Elmer Jacobs and Raymond Pierce are 10 be picked up at Kan sss City. Scout Bobby Wallace. Nick Dumovitch. Bob Osborn and Ezmann, a young catcher. arc expected 10 Dc awaiting the squad al Los Angeles.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
CLOSE FINISH SURE
Texas Gold Field is Reduced Today From iI2 to es--ockcnden Leads by Two strokcs.

San Antonio, TcS., Feb. i6.--Cer- ttinty of q close finosh ioomed as 92 golfers began the third IS hols round of the Texas open championship tour nament here. The field was reduced from lie 10 92 by q score Of with drawals during the two rounds played yesterday.
 Jim Uckcnden Of England. tho hold or of the French open title. had tvo- stroke lead on his nearest rival. Joe Kirkwood of Redwood Hall. New York. when play began today. two ss's giving him 8 total Of l5S. while KirkWo o0d, after taking a Gs in the morning. needed 12 in the afternoon for i40 total.
 The first fifteen from which prob- ably will emerge the 1924 Texas open champion tonight, includes tho fol- loving others:
 George Kerfisan. 14i; Joe THrnsea, l4i: Harold & Long. iiS; Jack Burke. 143; Bin MehIhorn, IA: Macdonald smith. 145; Bobby Cruichshank. li5; Arthur Hayers, 145; Tom Laiiy. lIs: Joe Lsily. his brother. 1is; Jack For rester. 146: Abe Espinosa. 1is; Jim Barnes, I47.
 First prize is sl.5g0. while 2s others are offered. totaliing se,000.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
|BERLENBACH WINS
 BY KNOCKOUT AGAIN
Duane Wins Over Pepper Martin
 in 12 Rounds in New York

New York, Feb. l6.-Carl Duane, New York junior lightweight, won a judges decision over Vincent (Pcp- per) Martin in l picturesaue l2-round bout at Madison Square Garden last night. Duane, in clever exhibition outboxed hs hard hitting rival throughout the match. Paul Ber- lenbach, also of New York, scored a technical knockout over Pat Walsh of Cincinnati, in the first round of n 1,- round bout.
 Referee Jack o'sullivan stopped the match after Walsh had been knocked down twice in the two min- utes and i0 seconds of boxing. The Cincinnati lad weighed, l67 S-f while Bericnbach weighed l6s s-i..
 In the preliminary bouts Joe Man dell, of Philadelphia, won on a foul from Lew Snyder, of Brooklyn, in the third round of six round match. Harold Abbott, of Rockaway Beach, and Georgie West, of England, fought n six round draw.
 Martins antics in the rim; gave the bout a burlesque aspect Once the Brooklyn boy simulated knock cut and then sprang to his feet sending in vicious rights and lefts. Again he laid Imply against the ropes and waited for his opponent to come in. Then he opened an other attack.
 But in both of these fcints, how ever. Duane covered clerery and blocked most of Martins swings In return he jabhed his opponent with a left which cut Martins face badly.
 Duane weighed is6 3-i and Mar tin 12Sis.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
.29 YALE ATHLETES WILL
 ENTER N. '. TRACK MEET
This Is First Time Eli Has sent Full Team To Metropolitan
 Events

New Haven. Feb. l6.-The entries for tho Yale track team for the New York A. C. meet in the Twenty second Regiment engineers armory in New York on Thursday night. February 2l, are announces as follows:
 70-yard dash-F'itzmaurice. La Win, Page, Locke, Norton. Comins, Cheney; .o00- yard run--Multer, Greeley. AL word, Gault, Crosby. Barnes; hurdles Deacon. Bullard. AIilliken. Campbell; mile rclay-Chapman, Gasa. Norton. Gcilfuss. Clark. Farnum. Alvord: 200 yard run-l.a Yin, Callcndar. Hutch inson, Cheney. Ramon, Clark, Far rum, Paulsen. BastcX; mile--Captain Douglas, Smith; 6-pound-Essels- tyn, Chamberlain, Wallace. Milstead: :: high jump-Gifford. Hardin, Deacon.
 This will be the first time Yaie has sent a full track team to an indoor meet. The big event of the meet will he the Baxter mile, in which Captain Douglas and smith are entered.
 While seven men are entered in the mile relay, it is probable that the team will be made up of Chapman Gage, Norton and Gcidful, In all 20 men will be taken along.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
FALCONS PLAY TONIGHT.

Meriden, Feb. 1s.-The Meriden and New Britain basketball teams will play tonight at the focal Falcon hall. the game starting at s o'clock with a dance following afterward.
 The local team will line up with stanley Curylo. left forward. John Borek. right forvsrd: Stanley Bras mus. center. Joe Banek. right guard: ra1i Zauisl1a. left guard. and Eddie MiCadIo. sIbstitWe. Alex OIshefski will referee.
 The music for dancing wiiI be fur nishcd hv th1 Cape 3larInac orches- ira
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
STILL WINNING GAMES
St. Paul Keeps Ip Fight Tor Leader ship in Hockey League by Defeat ing Minneapolis.

St. Paul. Minn.. Feb. lG.---Thc st. Paul team continued it's winning streak for the lead in ttc United States Amateur Hockey lcagIc. group two, by defeating Minneapolis 3 10 Q last night, but gained no ground on pittsburgh, holders of first place, .s the Pirates won from Cleveland 2 to at Pittsburgh.
 The Saints victory virtually ciuchcd st least second place for them. They will have a chance to oust Pittsburgh but must win all their four remaining games and Pittsburgh lose two Of it's three remaining games.
 Duluth retained it's hold on fiftb place in inc standings by winning from Eveleth al Duluth. 2 10 Q. last night. in the first of two-ganc .rr- iss. the second Of which wiJ De played tonight.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16

The dear old New York "bnoblic-' 70 vas given the works again the other night.
 George Marks. Brooklyn boy pith somewhat of q reputation ss q four round performer in California rings. was sent against panchO villa. 1y- weight champion of tho world.
 Marks wasn't even 6 fywsiglit. lie proved to be very heavy bantam weight and a very bad one. too.
 Villa punched him dizzy throughout the IS rounds of the fEht-a fight that helped the ailing sport in New York ia about the same manner that lsthai gas strengthens a conden1ned mans vitality.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
BELGIUM ENTERS
Will scod olympic Tennis Team and Also Take Part in the Yachting 
 Isaccs Next summer

Paris. Feb. l6.--The French Olym' pic committee has received .Belgium's entry for tho yachting in the mono type category of from six 10 eight metres, inter- stional measurement Belgium has also entered for the lawn tennis. competing in all the branches mems and womcn's singles, doubles and mixed doubles.
 The Olympic committee now is working on plans for the telegraphic and telephonic installations at the Colombes stadium, collaborating with the French ministry of posts. The very latest equipment will be used to insure rapid transmission of the news of the games.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
CRUCIAL GAME TONIGHT
Chances of Ohio state in tl,c Illinois Relay Win bc Determined in Mattel, This Evening.

Chicago. Feb. iG.-Civ$riccs Of Ohio State, Northwestern, Wisconsin and Chicago. as factors in the Illinois rec lays March 1 and the Western Com ference indoor mret March l4 and l5, win be determined tonight when they compete in quadranguIar track and field meet at Northwestern.
 The program includes four relay races enc mile, two mile. four mile and medley: 70 yard high and low hurdles, and 49 yard dash, running high jump, shot put and pole vault
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
Brooklyn Dodgers Have
 Ten on HOldout Roster

New York, Feb. lG.-The Brooklyn Nationals disclosed that 10 players have not yet signed 1924 contracts. The list includes Bailey, F. Griffith ,Jnd Neis. outhelders: Berg. French, High. Jones and Kiugmsn. infielders; Grimes. pitcher. and Taylor. catcher.
 Kugnan. second sscker obtained from Des Moines in the Western league and Jones. star shorfstop bogeht from Portland in the Pacific coast lean.ie. have demanded shyres of their purchase prices before sign ling
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
Partners in Waterbury
 Playing the Boys Club

The Psnthers go to Waterbury to- night to meet the Brass City Boys club. The Waterbury team is good ono and If the local boys win it will be surprise for the Brass City CO., Eorts.
 On Monday the Partners face an- other hard battle with the Broad X. C. O. Hartford at the Center street court.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
Columbia Swimmers Lose
 Match With Eli Mermen

New York. Feb. 16.-iale defeated Columbia 3s-26 in an intercollc giato swimming meet last night. Columbia won from Yale 20 to l5 in wanr polo.
 krisel. former Pacific coast cham rion and Columbia's candidate for the olympic team. took first place in tho dive.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
TIGER TEAM PREPARES
Four Members of Detroit Amcricans on for Augusta to start spring Training.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 16--lfour mem bers of inc Detroit American league baseball team are scheduled to leave Detroit Monday noon for Augusta, Ga, 10 start spring training worka Those who will go from here are Coach Fred Carisch Catcher Manion, Pitcher sep" Good and mdelder Charles Gchringcr.
 Ten other members Of the team will start from various parts of tho country in time to meet Inc quartet from here and begin work on febrn- ars 20 These include Pitchers Cole. Johnson, Whitchill. llollwsy. Stonor and Ludolph Catchers Moodsil and Basslor and lniiclders Leslie Burke and Johnny Kerr.
 Pitchers Pilictte. Bauss and Collins arc to report at the training camp be- fore March 2, anj the remainder win be on hand for tho first workout March ].
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
FLINTSTONE EGVORITE
McNiillan's Thoroughbred is picke.l by Experts to Win Thi, iftcrnoon's T:arp as Neu Orleans.

New orleans. Feb. iG.--Fiintstone. owned by J. MeMilian. and carrying top weight Of 125 pounds. has been installed favorits over the field Of i4 thoroughbreds carded to face the bar rier this afternoon in the s5.HUo Cres- cent City handicap at one mile and a furionr to bc run al the fair grounds Revenge, H. r. Whitney's entFT, is second choice.
 The other entries are: Extra Edi- fion. Setting Sun. Dustabout. Rama. Rackey, Barracuda, Dr. Clark, Oiyn- thus. Lady Madcap. Best Pal, Brad Iey's Toney, Ieosceles and the Roll Call.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
CARDINALS WIN CAME. Boys Club Outfit Nanquisiics Wild Cats by Two to Ono score.

The Cardinals came out Of their slump yesterday and walloped inc Wild Cats 2i-l2. Tho absence of Am derson from tho lineup lef, a big gap but korpensky filled il with credit. The Wild Cats played good game with Mercy the shining light Iacobl was the leading scorer for the Car. 9inlls. The lineup:
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
YALE IS WINNER IN
 SMASHING FINISH
Defeats Harvard 27-2S After Trailing at Hall Way Mark

Boston. Mass, Feb. 16.--Yale de- f'ated Harvard at basketball last night in the Hemenway gymnasium. s7 to 2S. by staging characteristic Yale finish. All through the first half 1t looked as though the Crimson was a sure winner. for while it closed the period with only a three point mar gin its general play was so superior to that of the New Haven team that few, if any. gave Yale a chance to win.
 Els start Late
 The Ellis were certainly off form at the start. the team showing poor judgment aui shooting wild at the cage. while Harvard played a spirited game, passeI well and had its eye ou inc baske7 Captain Haas and S,lsman kept their team in the run ming this half Pite being away off form. For Haryaru, every shooter hut Samborski regist, red at least cnce. The nilf time score was Hdr- ward 15, Yale 12.
 Tide Changes
 Eu. when Dick Iuman got into th" Yale lineup for the second half the tie suddenly chansei. The visitor; proceeded to tic up the score ard then with eight minutes 10 play the Blue team cut loose, Gibin scoring 70 put it in the lend. Gordon tied it up for Harvard. oniy to have Gib- in tally sgat,, and Pite add coupia Of lJskets and Yale was leading, 27 to si. Combs and Gorlon each add,i a goal and then the whistle ended the fame.
 The summary:
 Yale Harvard Suisman ......,.......... Gordon
 left forward l1tf -sss.s... 's'''' taitlill
 right forward Clarke. Loman .... Raugh, Combs
 center Glblln .,ts.tH... ..'.'''s ituaplShs
 left guard Haas s..,........ Samborsli. Black
 right guard
 Score, Yale 2T, Harvard 25. Baskets from floor. Pite !, Haas 2, Snisman .. Ciiblin .. Gordon 8, Smith 3, Rudofsky :, Raugh. Combs: baskets from foul, Suisman, Haas, tiibin, Gordon: ref cree, Ed Hoyt; umpire, souders; time 70 minute halves,
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
Michigan Hockey Team Is
 Victor Over Wisconsin

Madison, Wis. Feb. is-Ths strong University of Michigan hockey team defeated the University of Wisconsin to . in a fast game iast night The Wolverines 0ufciasscd Wisconsin bgt the Badgers fought every nIinsts and made the visitors earn fheir Koaia
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
TRINITY SWAMPED
Fisher Stoirs i9 Points ts Purple Wins. 5i-iG. on Hartford Collegiate Court

Hartford. Conn.,. Feb. 15.-- Williams ran away from Trinity in q boasket- ball game here last night. winning 5i 10 16. Fisher, Williams center. scor- cd 1s points. six goals from tho floor and scsen from the foul line. The score at half time was 26 to G.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16

You gaze herewith the facial likeness of the next heavy weight champion of the world.
 That if the heavyweight champion is from the four present outstanding chaengers of Jack Dempsey
 Namely Luis Angel Fhpo Harry Wills Tommy Gibbons and Jack Renault.
 The above photographic result composite picture of these four gents
 It may may not be significant to that Senor Fpos features dominate the ensemble. L-
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16

The Mohawks and the Eagles mix 1 it up in the preliminary game at the state Armory this evening, this being one of the closing games in the city league. The Mohawks have been do- ing some smart practising and arc de- termined to hit their stride tonight and trounce the Boys club outfit. This game will begin at p. m.
 The big game of the evening is with the Middietown team, q five that has lost but two games this season and has defeated some of the best in the state, including the Dixies, the r.. NJ. II. A. of Hartford and the All New Britains.
 New Britain takes the floor with a changed lineup tonight due to the ab- sence of l.aHar, out with injuries. it is probable that Wojak wbl start ihe game at Center in place of Rcstelli, who may go forward to pair off with Taylor. kilduff also probably will get a chance to show his stuff.
 On next Thursday night the locals play in Terryvile. Taylor is playing in the city championship games in New Haven every Thursday night. so will not be with the locals in this game. Kilduh, however, would be able to fill the breach acceptably.
 The locsl management still is dick ering for series with the Atlas, but with little result as yet. The New Haven boys tasting their first defeat at the hands of the locals, were well pleased when they evened mp matters a few weeks ago and now are desirous of letting things stand as they are.