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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
FAIRFIELD
Miss Isabelle Parkman. has return

Miss Isabelle Parkman, has return
ed from short stay in Portland.
Mrs. McMullen has gone to her
home in Skowhegan for the week
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Wentworth are
the proud parents of son, born
yesterday afternoon and has been
named Robert Lord.
The Universalist sewing circle will
meet Monday afternoon at o'clock
at the home of Mrs. A. c. Ladd. Rev.
r.. j. Mooney will be present
The Sunday school class of Mrs. A.
M. Glidden was pleasantly entertain
ed at the home of Mrs. Mildred An
drews Thursday evening. A delicious
covered dish supper was enjoyed and
the business meeting called to order
by the president, Elizabeth Archer.
The name of the class was changed
to 1.-THE Cheerful Workers" with
the motto "Anther Sed Silba"
(not for myself but others).
Francis Gordon was elected as
vice president for the remainder OF
the year.
A program was given in charge of
Marjorie Blackney composed of
Francis Gordon and Elizabeth Arch
err; readings by Vesta Warren, Eliza
beth Archer and Hazel Patterson,
and singing Of THE Flag Salute" by
class.
Games were enjoyed and pleas
ant time passed. Those present were
Mrs. Glidden, Elizabeth Archer,
Frances Gordon, Vesta Warren
Hazel Patterson, Myrtle Case, Eve
lyn Bowman, Arlene Glen, Barbara
Hasson. Marjorie Blackney and Mil
dred Andrews
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
ny" BOYS TO MAKE
MINSTREL DEBU I
MONDAY evening;

Several fine speciality numbers
have been procured for "Y's Tidbits"
which will be presented Monday eye
ming at City hall by the memberssDf
the boys department of the All
gusta Y. NJ. c. A. These numbers
are varied and together with the
minstrel show with its four funny
end men and the chorus of 60 boys
voices, will form a well balanced pro-
gram that will delight everyone.
One act that will delight and
amaze all, is that of the Shooting
Stars" Mr.. and Mr.. Kenneth lee.
well known under this team name.
will demonstrate their skill with The
rifle and revolver. in n series of re
markable and picturesque stunts
that are guaranteed to be bona fide
feats Of skill. They welcome exam-
nation of their weapons at any time.
Carl Bigelow of Halifax. II singer
Of no mean ability. who has Mad
plenty of experience on the stage ana
in singing before large church as
semblies, will also appear and will
present several delightful songs.
Sergeant Rufus Willis, now sta
toned in this city. will appear in a
feature made famous by VIII Rogers.
The sergeant swings n mean lariat
and while doing il has line or sub
tile hunor that will keep all the MIN
BILE wits laughing.
\ chorus of six young ladies from
Hallowell. which made a distinct hit
in the Odd Fellows Minstrels in that
city some time ago. Will be another
charming number. Melvin Heald, OF
Hallowell will be the soloist and will
sing popular musical comedy song
hit, Il Love To-" He will be sup
ported by this chorus, which con-
sists of Mabel Aldrich. Mimic
Hughes. Caroline Whittier, Deris
Smith, Delphine Andrews, and Irene
Densmore. This chorus was one. OF
the features of the odd Fellows
Ministries and was considered .by
many to be the best part of the en-
tire program.
A chorus of dancing boys who will
present some difficult and INTRICATE
steps will also appear. This chorus
composed OF Carleton Bagley. John
Hichborn. Stuart Taylor, Kenneth
Elvin and Charles Brown, Jr, is be
ing drilled by Eddie Bechard and Is
rounding into shape nicely. =
The last act will consist of han
10 trio, which will present several
popular selections and the chorus
Will SlllS Will illN b'AiIJp thNNNi'I'NA''
ment. The trio is under the direc-
ton of Kenneth Haskell.
Blaine owen will be in charge. or
the floor for the dance which will
follow the show. The hall will be
decorated in gold, blue and silver for
the occasion and will be very attrac-
tive.
The members of the boys work
committee which consists of Harris
s. Woodman, chairman, Major Fran
els Farnum, William Black, and Ev-
erett Perkins, have assumed general
charge of the show. Charles Brown
is handling the advertising; Thorn
as Smith, the seat sale: and Leland
Stacy, the boys secretary, is in Ill
rect charge. Harry Jones is COACH
ing the end men. and Eddie Bechard
the dancing chorus.
To the two boys of the boys de-
partment and the two girls OF the
girls department who sell the most
tickets, the Y. NJ. G. a. will present
free a full, years membership as a
prize.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
R0TAR|ANS SPONSOR BOYS WORK, CLINICS
FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, AND MOVE
FOR WORLD WAR SOLDIERS MEMORIAL

With no preliminary announced pro-
gram of entertainment. the regular
meeting of the Rotary club held Friday
evening at the Augusta House proved
to be most interesting session with
many matters of important business
presented and acted upon. The luncheon
meeting was particularly we'll attended
and the supper consisted entirely of
canned or preserved foods, in observ-
ance of canned food week."
Reports of important standing and
special committees were presented and
steps taken for the continuance of the
splendid endeavor of those activities
which best typify the Rotary ideal of
Service Above Self" Several guests
were present at the luncheon meeting
last evening and among them was DR..
Henry A. Kelly of Portland: Or. Kel-
ly's presence at the regular meeting of
the Augusta Rotary last evening mark
ed the Send consecutive meeting of Ro-
tary clubs which he has attended. and
in appreciation of his faithfulnesS the
Augusta Rotarians presented the doc
tor with a gold star to be attached to
his Rotary badge. The presentation
was made at the special request of the
Portland Rotary Club, which is DIR.
Kelly's home club.
DR.. Coombs reported for the commit
tee of medical members of the club
which has been investigating the need
of special work for the crippled chill
dren in this section of the State, and
acting on the recommendations of the
committee the club voted to back the
work of the children's clinics in every
was possible. Fifty dollars was APP
propriated to carry out the arrange
ments for such clinics in the city,
which will be held as soon in the
sprirg as the roads into the surround
ing country are opened up for auto
mobile traffic. The committee which
will continue to handle the arrange
ments and details of this department
is made up of DR.. Coombs, DR.. Tyson
and DR.. Hall.
In the boys work department Har-
ris Woodman presented a comprehen-
siye and interesting report on the &C
tiyities which the club sponsored the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
APPoRT|ONMENT
COUNTY DELEGATES
STATE CONVENTION

Kennebec county will be entitled to
1879 delegates in the Republican state
convention. which will be held at
Portland. April 10. according to an
announcement made Friday. Each
city town and plantation will be en-
titled to one delegate and for each
100 votes cast for the Republican
candidate for governor in 1922 and
OR fraction of So votes in excess Of
100 votes one additional delegate.
The apportionment Of delegates for
Kennebec county is rs follows: AL
bion. four: Augusta, 81; Belgrade, 8;
Benton, three; Chelsea, two; China,
three; Clinton. three; Farmingdale.
three; Fayette, two; Gardiner, 10;
Hallowell, five; Litchfield. two; Man
chester, two; Monmouth. four; Mt.
Vernon. two; Oakland, five; Pitts
ton. three; Randolph. three; Read
field, four; Rome, one; Sidney, three;
Vassalboro, six: Vienna, two; Wa
terville, 16: Wayne. two, West Gardi-
ner, two: Windsor. two; Winslow, 4;
Winthrop, seven; total, 1879.
Somerset County Delegates
Somerset county will be entitled to
90 delegates, divided ny town and
plantations as follows: Arson, FIVE;
Athens, two: Bingham, three; Cam
bridge, two; Canaan, two: Concord,
one: Cornville, two; Detroit, two;
Embden, one: Fairfield, eight; Har-
mony, two: Hartland three; Madi-
son, six; Mercer, two; Moscow, one;
New Portland. two; Norridgewock.
four; Palmyra, two; Pittsfield, seven;
Ripley, one; st. Adams. two; Skowhe-
gan, ten; Smithfeld. two; Scion. three;
Starks, one: Bigelow Plantation. one:
Brighton Plantation, one; Caratunk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
Regular Meeting
City Council Next
Monday Evening

The regular monthly meeting Of the
City Council will be held Monday
evening at 7.30 at the Council rooms
This meeting is expected to be un-
usually interesting and well attended,
as the question of whether the stores
in. Gardiner shall close on Sunday or
not will be decided by the council. II
will be remembered that at the last
meeting Rev. H. A. Clark, pastor OF
the Free Baptist church appeared be-
fore the City Government and gave
his views on the matter which were
decidedly in favor of enforcing the
Blue laws.
Mayor McNaughton asked for the
opinions Of those present, and with
but one Of two exceptions they all
agreed with Rev. Mr.. Clark. No de-
finite action was taken but Chief OF
Police Dunn was ordered to submit
list Of the stores who kept open on
Sundays and the views Of their pro-
prietors at the next meeting OF the
Council. Routine business will oc-
cupy the remainder of the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01

final account Of Mary E. Weston,
guardian of Harold s. Weston. min
or of Litchfield: first account of o.
B. Clason administrator with will
annexed of the estate of Bertha E.
Higgins late of Litchfield: first and
final account of Lucy Hunter Smith
Administrative of the estate OF
Jonathan Newell late OF Chelsea:
first and final account of o. B. Cla-
son. executor of the will of Benjamin
A. Hoyt late of West Gardiner: first
and final account of 0. B. Clason,
executor of the will of Lizzie A. Pat
terson. late of Farmingdale: second
account of Emily N. Cowan, exc
cutrix of the will Of Harrison A.
Billings late of Gardiner: first and
final account of Ralph E. G. Bailey
executor of the will of Augusta B.
Bailey late of Waterville; third ac-
count of Mary E. Weston. guardian
of Phillip F. Weston ct ais minor of
Litchfield; first and final account of
Albert I. Oliver administrator with
will annexed of the estate of Ella
Deuel. Morse late of Readfeld; first
and final account of Bertha H. Will
liams executrix of the will of Will
liam H. Williams late OF Augusta.
Inventories filed-In the estates OF
Gideon F. Pond. late OF Chelsea;
Valzora NJ. Staples, late of Fayette:
Susan E. Jameson late OF Augusta !;
Elliott T. Kimball ct ais. minors, of
Augusta: Hannah ]. Bailey late OF
Winthrop; William B. Smith late of
Augusta; Alyre Duquette late of
Winslow; Louise Allen Maxcy late of
Gardiner; William n. Moody late of
Pittston: John E. Mccormick late OF
Waterville.
Papers filed for notice-Petition
license to mortgage real estate of
Ethel Ida Ireland ct ais minors OF
Waterville; first and final account in
the estate of Helen S. Lamb late OF
Gardiner; will and petition for pro-
bate thereof OF Ellen NJ. Mccartney
late of Oakland: will and petition for
probate thereof of Emma Tradif late
of Waterville: will and petition for
probate thereof of Uril L. Ludwig
late of Gardiner: petition for wild
ow's allowance in the estate of Will
liam B. Smith late Of Augusta: petit
ton for license to mortgage the real
estate of Frank Lowell, ward OF
Farmingdale: first and final account.
petition for assessment of tnheri-
lance tax and petition for distrihu-
ton of the estate of Julia Z. Bal
lard late OF Augusta: petition for hc-
ense to sell real estate of Reuben A.
Jones late of VaSsalboro;fnal &C
count in the estate of Julia v.
Springer late of Hallowell: will and
petition for probate thereof OF John
A. Rancourt late of Waterville: will
and petition for probate thereof of
Joseph G. Stevens late of Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01

past year and certain recommended
lions for its continuance were adopted
Mr.. Woodman reviewed the part the
Rotary club played in the Augusta
Boys Camp endeavor last summer,
when one Of the lodges at the State
Y. NJ. c. A. camp at Lake Cobbossee-
contee was taken offer by the Rota-
rians. who. with the cooperation of in
dividuals and a committee of citizens.
sent a fine group of Augusta boys to
the camp for the summer session.
The Rotary lodge at the camp had a
capacity Of 4S boys for the six weeks
period. and including the $500 appro-
priation from the Rotary. club $500
summer. The balance Of the boys
camp fund was raised by individual
subscriptions and through the success
full Gymkhana at the Blaine mansion
grounds.
The club recognizes the necessity
of continuance Of the boys work &C
tivities and it was voted at the meet
ing last night to appropriate $500 from
the treasury for this purpose. The In
dications are that an even larger group
of Augusta lads will enjoy the advan-
tages of the State "Y' camp the COM
ing summer.
A committee was named at the meet
ing to take charge OF the program for
the boys week observance which Will
occucr April 81 to May 5.
A. w. Brooks presented most inter-
esting report on the findings of the
committee which has been Investigate
ing the need of the city in regards TO
Q World War memorial. The report in
dicated that the work of the commit
NtN.A I'D
prehensive. and in line with the recon-
mendations contained the club voted to
permit the committee, to continue Its
work. Besides Mr.. Brooks. the orig
inal committee was composed of Willis
F. Swift and Burnham Purinton, ana
Charles F. Flynt was made member
Of the committee last evening.
Another guest from the Portland Ro-
tary Club who was present and most
interested in the meeting last evening
was James Bigelow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
MUSICAL TEA AT blaine MANSION THIS
AFTERNOON WILL CONCLUDE week SOCIAL
PARTIES, LUNCHE0NS And RECEPTIONS

Wednesday morning the beautiful
Gannett residence on Western avenue
was the scene of n coffee given by Mrs
Francis Farnum in honor of the pres
ence in the city of her sister, Mrs
Donald Cragin of Hartford. Conn
There were "a guests at the Gannett
home Wednesday morning. Mrs
Charles i. Andrews poured.
Also on Wednesday Mrs. "A. H. Stur-
tevant entertained at luncheon IN
honor of the marriage of Miss AUDREY
Purvcs to Philip J. Decring. which Will
be solcmnized at st. Marks Episcopal
church this afternoon.
Another social affair of "Wednesday
was the luncheon at the home of Mrs
Henry Whitman on Winthrop street in
honor of her sister. Mrs. Atwood OF
McIrose. Mass, who has reen visiting
in this city for several Gays. Cards
were cnioycd and Mrs. Robert Martin
won first prize, ard Mrs. Henry T. FL
more and Mrs. Arthur Whitney sec
ond and third.
A luncheon party was held at the
residence of Mrs. Walter Stinson on
Scwall street Thursday. and, on the
same afternoon Mrs. Norman RasSott
entertained ut luncheon and cards Tor
her mother. Mrs. John Holden of Ben
nington,. VT. who with Miss Alice
Goodell has been her guest. The
prizes were taken by Mrs. Henry Lew
is end Mrs Charles Paine.
Mrs. Henry Briggs Of Melville street
entertained the whist club at her home
Thursday afternoon end Mrs. Emmett
f. Byrd of the National Home was inc
first prize winner.
On Friday Mrs. Arthur w. Whitney
L. hoe NJ
luncheon for Mrs. Bassetts house
guests. Mrs. Holden and Miss Goodell
Of Bennington. VT. Mrs. G. r. Camp
bell also entertained at luncheon
party the past week, and tonight n
dancing party which will be attended
by many of the young people at their
homes in this city from the schools
and colleges will be enjoyed ut the
Ingraham residence on Lincoln street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
Mothers, Club Whist Party

The whist party held at the Univer-
salist church yesterday held under the
auspices and for the benefit or the
Mothers club was we'll attended. tnlr-
ty tables were placed In the room
and there were 100 ladies In atteno-
ance. The afternoon was passed IN
playing auction, and after the cards
delicious refreshments were served
The committee in charge or ARRANGE
ments for this pleasing arair We're
Mrs. 3. L. Lamb, chairman. Mrs, w
T. Pierce, Mrs. w. o. COBB. MIS- r.; o.
Nornncv. Mrs. Harold f. Cook. Mrs.
+. NJ. Cole. and Mrs. Ralph Cole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01

A musical tea under the auspices of
the Woman's League of the South
Parish Congregational church when
will be held at the Blaine mansion this
afternoon from to 6 o'clock. will be
one of the largest attended social
functions of the season. The indica-
tiohs are that upward of 200 people
will be present for the program OF Nlo-
lin, vocal and piano numbers and the
monologues.
Mrs. Fenton Tomlinson will be the
hostess and the arrangements for the
tea have been made by Mrs. Tomlinson
assisted by a committee consisting of
Mrs. Vallie Williamson, Mrs. James
Bagley, Mrs. William II. Fisher. Miss
Marguerite Brooks, Mrs. Horace Stur-
gis and Mrs. Charles l.. Andrews. Re
freshments will be served.
The function at the Blaine mansion
this afternoon will conclude a week of
exceptional social activity in the Cap
ital City. There have been many
house guests in the various homes
about Augusta this week. Many of the
visitors came here for the winter car
nival festivities and remained as the
guests of friends, and their presence
in the city has been the occasion Of
teas, lunchoons and card parties every
day the past week. With the young
people home from the schools and col
leges for the February recess, the Cony
High school Chiz2le Wizzle fair and
several dancing parties have added to
the general social gaiety.
Last Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
PARROT of Winthrop street had n party
of friends at their residence for the
day, including Mr.. and Mrs. Atwood of
Melrose, Mass, who have been the
house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Whitman.
Mrs. Robert Martin of Western ave-
nue. entertained n number of ladies at
luncheon and cards on Tuesday. This
affair was the first of series contin-
uing throughout the week. Mrs. John
Lane took first honors at the card ia
blcs, with Mrs. Hiram pishon. the Soc
ond prize winner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01

The Junior Ministries besides being
n social success were n financial sue
cess. for the members of the financial
committee announced yesterday that
the class had cleared one hundred dol
lars on the production. Undoubtedly
this will assire that the affair will be-
come an annual event in the school
avtivities along with the senior play
and the junior prom and others. The
money will be added to the class
treasury, and will he used towards
the expense of the Prom, and other
needs of the class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
HI. G. Crane Nominated
For Second Selectman

H. G. Crane who was nominated for
the office of second selectman in the
list Of nominees made at the two
meetings in Randolph last Monday
evening has announced that he will
not run on either ticket. 1t is said
that H. G. Cheney who was named
for first selectman for the Mems club
ticket has refused to accept the 'honor
and that Miss Myrtle Barker who
was named on both tickets will not
accept the position. No names have
been announced as yet for the sec
ond choice, but 1t Is expected that
these will soon be made known, and
the fight for victory in the election at
the Town meeting will be as hot as
ever. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01

Methodist Church-The Sunday
morning service will be held at 10.45
A. M. The pastorfi Rev. j. c. Bearce,
will use as his subject "Am l Re-
sponsible for Others" Music by the
choir. Sunday at IL o'clock: Ep-
worth League at 6 o'clock. lead by
Mrs. Ida Bells class; song service
at o'clock. subject Strange Choices
OF Christ"
First Baptist Church-Sunday
morning services at the usual hour.
Pastoral message by Rev. Arthur
Henderson. Anthem by double male
quartet. Selection by violin quartet.
Church school at IL o'clock. There
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01

regular evangelistic meeting at Z p
N. Mid-week services Thursday at
7.30 p. NJ.
Church Of the Holy Cross, Rev.
Langdon Quimby. D.. D., pastor: AT
the Winter street chapel usual ser
vices of worship and study with SER
mon by the pastor at 1880 A. NJ;
Sunday school at 11.45.
South Gardiner Conversational
church. Rev. Andrew F. Swapp. pas
tor: Morning service at 1915 A. NJ;
Sunday school at IL NJ; special eve
ming service at z p. NJ. The Life of
Christ will be given. Mid-week SER
vice: Prayer meeting at 7.30 P. NJ.
Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
AUGUSTALOCALS

Miss Mildred F. Candage, who Is
employed by DIR. Herbert Hall in the
ex-ray department of the Augusta
General Hospital has returned from
a weeks visit in Brockton, Mass.
where she attended the wedding OF
her sister, Miss Evelyn NJ. Candage,
who became the bride of Lorin L
Arnold, formerly employed in this
city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01

Plantation, two; Dead River Planta-
ton, one; Dcnnistown Plantation, / {:
Flagstaff Plantation. one; Highland
Plantation, one: Jacknian Plantation,
two; Lexington Plantation, one; Long
Pond Plantation one; Mayiield Plan
tation. one; Moose River Plantation,
one; Pleasant Ridge Plantation, one;
The Forks Plantation, one; West
Forks Plantation, one: total, 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01

will be no Christian Endeavor meet
ing but special young peoples SER
vice will be held at 7 o'clock. in
charge of Miss Edith Littlehale,
Echoes from the Christian Endeavor
convention will be heard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01

Today will he the last ond only
chance to sec Powder River rs 1t
Is understood that the L. s. Gov
eminent is calling the picture In.
There will hc n special matinee ut
- L. NJ. All students will be admitted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
Gardiner

Eli DarvCau Junior who has been
very i'll for the past week is recover
inE and Is able To be UP.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01

for o5t: adults 35c. There will be
dance after the evening perform
ance. Dance prices: Ladies' 15c:
gents pc. Dance runs until 11.4o
L. M.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01

Everything for tho Sunday din
ner at the Cash Market. Meat. fish,
fruit and pastry. SEQ ad.-AdN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01

Fritz pcsslcr has full line of
pork. beef. veal and lamb. Read his
al for priCCS,--AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01

Of plants gives glow
beauty to the If the them
stenciled
them Sometimes giued-on motifs and
coat OF varnish all adds a +.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-19
BREWERY'S
PASSING, AID
Denies Good Old Days"
Were GeorgetOwn'S Best

The "fuii dinner pail" in George
town never was so full as now. a
south end booster wrote The Star to-
day. Tho letter detailed the Advnn-
tages Of the district.
Things arc better than IN ,he
glorious old brewery days" said
the letter. There are many paved
streets and splendid improvements.
thanks TO p Of the finest and fair.
cat city councils Seattle ever had.
Men now have money 70 spend
on their homes. and people spend
their time gardening. working on
their lawns. attending community
meetings and taking the whole family
out Tor an evenings drive.
"The south end now is working on
a constructive program and succeed
ing. A s2s. 600 plnyfieid Is under con.
%struction. High school work has
been granted this fall with the idea
Of some time building one Of the
finest industrial high schools In Sc.
alta
Many local improvement organl.
cations have been combined into the
South End club. with one object In
view-to forward. march"