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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
SOUsA STUNTS.
Some of the Novelties Great Band
Master Will Bring Here.

Here are some Of the stunts that the
Sousa Band of 100 pieces, led by its
famous director, VII give in the City
Auditorium, March 9Th, matinee and
night.
"Mr. Gallagher and Mr.. Shean,'
with so Mr.. Gallaghers and so Mr..
Sreans.
The echo of the Gallagher's and
Shean's will persist IN a series of in
strumental duets while the band plays
"Three O'clock in the Morning"
A saxophone octet. Saxophones PLAY
ing with xylophones. Yes We Have No
Bananas" as only Sousas brasses and
winds can play it, with some startling
innovations. THE Victory Ball." re-
markable playing of Schelling's weird
composition, which has held some
Sousa audiences rapt "On With the
Dance" medley of famous dance
songs of the Nineteen Hundred Nine
teen Tens and Nineteen Twenties.
which will bring back memories and
moonlight thrillingly.
A new Sousa Humoresque, "Look for
the Silver Lining" from the great
musical comedy success Sally"
A solo by George Carey on the larg-
est xylophone in the world. Solo by
Rachael Senior, violinist, and Miss
Fauchald, soprano Sousa's band play
ing "The Stars and Stripes Forever"
The list of features would fill
book San Francisco was carried off it's
feet few weeks ago by "The Blue
Danube" as Sousa plays it, according
to the critics, while the March Of the
Wooden Soldiers" proved sensation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
WHITE ACTRESS WILL TAKE
ROLE WITH COLORED ACTOR.

When, if and as tickets are issued
for the dress rehearsal OF Eugene
O'Ne.lls new play, "All Coos Cmllun
Got Wings" the great mystery will be
solved of who is to play the leading
woman's part
That is, it will be solved for every
body bul the readers Of this paper.
THE NEWS takes pleasure in an
nouncing that the herbine OF the new
O'Neill play will be Mary Blair, who is
now playing III Fashion" at the Prov
incetown theatre. 44
l deem it great honor to have
been selected for the part of Ella,
said Miss Blair last night. Il have
gone thoroughly over THE part and
there is nothing that can give any Oh
fense to an artistic in the requirements
of acting the life of Ella.
Helen Mcclellan chosen by O'Neih
himself, declined the part when she
learned that the business required
her to kiss the hand o., the colored
hero, part already laky eur forfPaut
Robson full-blooded African, whose
acting has gained him much praise.
The drama, written by O'Neill and
under the direction Of Kenneth Nc
Gowan, will be produced next week by
the Provincetown Players, regardless
of the flood of criticism which is trun
dering down upon the producers.
1t opens with the childish play OF
white and colored tenement youngsters
and leads to the moment when the
white heroine finds her true friend in
the colored man who was once her play
mate.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
THE RAYO STILL IN LEAD.
BIGGEST AND BEST SHOW IN
TOWN.

When it comes to Novel Ideas,
Stunts and Doings that are new and
interesting, Manager Droste of the
Rayo sure knows what to put on ana
how to do it! The Apple Eating Con
test last Friday night was the biggest
laughing success ever staged on Sec
ond Street. And the Wrestling Contest
next Friday night promises TO be a
big event; a handsome Silver Cup will
be given the winner. For next week
the Rayo Funmakers, headed by Pop"
Malloy and twelve other singers ana
dancers will offer two Fast, Snappy
Musical Comedies, also added Vaude-
vile Features will be on the Bill, and
a special attraction, Josephine jack
son, the Golden Voiced Singer" will
appear by special request.
If you enjoy two hours and half or
Good Show Pictures, Va 'leville etc..
fer a very small price, then the Rayo
is the place to go!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATED AT
VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY

In one of the most impressive
memorial services dedicated 10 the
progress and contributions of any edu'
cational institution, Founders Day
was fittingly celebrated at the Virginia
Union University last Friday.
A resume of the humble beginning
of the school was told in pointed
way, glowing words of praise were
awarded to the noble founders of the
institution and a review of the wonder
full achievements were outlined by in
teresting speakers well versed with
the facts bearing thereon.
Professor Miles Fisher delivered an
interesting and lengthy speech on the
founding of the original Richmond
Theological Institute, the Wayland
Seminary, and then traced the develop
ment of the two institutions until they
united into great Virginia Union Uni
versity.
President Clark spoke On the growth
of the influence and power of Union
and told Of the wide scope of the
Schools Influence.
DR.. J. B. Simpson, and DR.. W. E.
Barco, gave splendid speeches about
some of the noble founders of the
schools who made great sacrifices for
its perpetuity. Many well-known min
listers were in attendance who added
their speeches as to Unions contribu-
tion to humanity, which helped to
make the program a never-to-be-forgot-
ten event. Interested visitors were il,
attendance as well as many members
of the alumni association.
One of the greatest basketball at
fractions will be staged at Johnson's
Auditorium Saturday night. when the
much-touted Hampton Institute quin-
tet invades Richmond to play the
flashy Virginia Union University quin-
tet.
Hampton has made a great record
this year and is in line for the champ
ionship of the State of Virginia, white
the local Union Panther five has per-
formed commercially for the first seas
on in which they have played the best
college teams in the country.
Under the aggressive coaching OF
the famous Coach Martin, Union has
developed a quintet which is to be
reckoned with by all contenders. AL
though not more than bunch Of
youngsters they have been getting to-
gether in great style and they are plan
ming to give Hampton the fight of their
life.
They have only lost one game on
their home floor and are ready to play
hard to the finish against the famous
"Seasider" five who are just as equal
ly determined to carry the victory
back to Hampton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
PASTOR RESIGNS.

Rev. w. B. Balls resignation termi'
mated at the Lebanon Baptist Church,
Tunstall, Va, on Sunday, February
oath. The occasion was witnessed by a
large and enthusiastic audience, many
of whom had come from afar to hear
the pastor deliver what is usually call
ed, 'The Farewell Address" which
was done in a very befitting manner.
The pastor was greatly surprised at
the close of the preliminary services,
by being presented with a purse, con-
tanning considerable amount OF cash.
And on his departure Monday. was pre-
sented with large portion of the bes'
country produce. with much more to
follow and was given a happy, but SAD
hand-shake. Thus closing period OF
nearly five years of successful pastor
ate.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01

The Race Amalgamation Bill was
passed in the Virginia Senate last
Wednesday. This bill is designed to
prevent the marriage or whites and
non-whites and has created consider
able discussion here on the race
question, especially along the lines
of miscegenation, race integrity and
mongrelization. The bill as passed
eliminates the compulsory registra-
ton feature and leaves it to the
individual to register his parentage
as the act goes into effect.
The address of Mr.. John Powell
before the legislature created some
what of a stir. His main plea was
for what he termed the maintenance
of the integrity of the white race
to preserve it's superior blood. AT
the regular meeting of La Critique,
at the Y. w. G. A. last Saturday
evening this phase was the subject
of the hour. Mr.. T. l.. Dabney, the
president of La Critique opened the
discussion with his report of the
speech delivered by Mr.. Powell. He
was followed by Messrs. Best, Ivey,
Hicks and Prof Maloney of Virginia
Union and Misses Hueles and Edwins
Clay. The general trend of the dis
cussion was against the assumption
of blood prominence Of the white
race and a denial that the progeny
of two races is inferior to both.
There were several white persons
present and Mr. Ernest Cox, noted
biologist and traveller, discussed the
question from the viewpoint of 'he
"great man concept" taking the
position that the white race in all OF
its purity had only produced seven
or eight great men in quarter OF
a million years and that if the Negro
blood is allowed to seep into the
Caucasian, it would mean practically
the cessation of even this small pro
duction of really great men.
Letters from world famous blolo
gists were read in answer to the
QUESTIONABLE sent out by La Critique
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
KILLED HIS OWN FATHER

a shocking tragedy took place, Wed
nesday morning, $50 A. M, at No. l
King Street. when Alfred Robinson,
II years of age shot and killed his
father. 1t seems that Hiram Robinson
was upbraiding his son for staying out
late at night. This aggravated the boy,
who drew a revolver from his pocket
and shot his father through the heart.
His mother, Mrs. Julia Robinson was
present at the time. Hiram Robinson
was in partnership with his brother
Charles II. Robinson in conducting
hand laundry and the two were among
our most progressive colored citizens.
The boy drove laundry wagon for the
firm. Funeral Director c. P. Hayes
has charge Of the remains.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
MRS. ETHEL HARRIS BROOKS is
BURIED ON THE SOUTHsIDE.

The Second Baptist Church Of South
Richmond was crowded to its utmost
capacity and standing room was at q
premium, while hu, reds Of people
were sent away, being unable to gain
admittance on last Sunday afternoon
at l o'clock. The announcement that
the funeral Of Mrs. Ethel Harris.
Brooks, who was killed by Richard
Robinson in an accidental shooting,
would take place at that hour,
had it's effect and people from far and
near gathered to pay the last tribute
of respect to one whose. tragic death
had shocked the community from CEN
ter to circumference.
At 120 o'clock the funeral cortese
entered. The pastor, Rev. E. Z. Smith
lined the hymn, why Do We Mourn
Departed Friends?" The 46th Psalm
was read by Rev. W. A. Randolph ana
prayer was offered by Rev. Enos Lang
on.
Resolutions of Coincidence were read
from Heliotrope Art Circle, the Choir,
the Neighbors, and Friends, the Glee
Club and the Jenkins Quartette. Re-
marks were made by Deacon c. H.
Hewlett. Mrs. Fannie Yuille Bailey
sang with much pathos, 81 want to see
Jesus, Don't You?"
The pastor, Rev. Smith thea spoke
from the text: Sorrow not as the rest
Of those who have no hope" He
handled his text in mastery man
ner and often spoke of the cheerful,
Christian-like character Of the deceas-
ed His remarks were timely and
struck the winning point in consoling
the family and the great throng that
had gathered. His remarks will long be
remembered At the conclusion of MS
sermon, the Glee Club of which Mrs.
Brooks was member gathered in
front of the casket and sang with
tears in their eyes "In that Resurree-
ton Morning, We Shall Rise"
The honorary pall-bearers were:
Miss Florine Cogbill, Mesdames Airline
Easley, Lafon Walton and Bestri
Wilkerson.
The active palllbearers were: Messrs
Lilwood Young, Daniel Waltor Curtis
Thomas, Willie Easley, James Cum
ningham and Ed. Irving.
The floral designs were numerous
and costly. The interment was made
in Mt. Olivet the colored section OF
Maury's cemetery. Thus ended one OF
the saddest and most heart-rending
scenes ever witnessed on the South
side, and "Newtown" mourns the loss
of one they loved 80 dearly. peace to
her ashes, rest for her SOUL"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
Race Anal6amation Bill Being Passed in Va Legislature
's
Non-whn- Bon' Discusses V1e1o"

The Race Problem is found wherever
two peoples of different color or stand
ards of living attempt to live IN com-
munity. The problems may be OF race
friction caused by prejudice or unjust
attitudes one towards the other or
misunderstanding on both sides. The
solution of these problems lies IN get
ting these two opposite or anragonls'
tic races to live together in some de-
gree Of harmony and peace.
The whole spirit and ideal OF the
Convention fostered the Jesus Way as
the only true and complete solution or
the problem.
In the South particularly is the Ne
gro Problem the most predominant,
The North faces both the Negro anu
the tide Of immigrants. The Pacilio
coast region must deal largely VIVA
the japanese and Chinese element Oh
it's communities. The Japanese and Ko'
reans clash in that little. country north
Of Japan. The castes of India are a RlLr
den holding her in the rnire of modern
Progress and Christianity. The great
est cause of race friction lies in the
,kfact that the spirit. Of -raciar suprem-
acy and superiority and inferiority
has blinded us to an open-minded and
sorely frank discussion and considera
tion of the?
Can Christianity remove race preju-
dice? If not, shall none christianity look
elsewhere for it?
Are we justified in saying the Negro
is our social inferior? God made the
Soul of Man and put that imperish-
able part of his nature into the breasts
of men yellow, red, brown, black and
white. On what grounds do we base
our claim for social superiority, the
claim for white supremacy. Because a.
| Negro may be backward and unedu-
CONTINUED on Third Page.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01

Mrs Mary Johnson of 1915 North
First street, who has been sick for
quite awhile is slowly improving.
Mrs. Roberta Langhorne or 121 e.
goth street, Southside, who has been
sick for three weeks is convalescing.
Mrs. Minnie Crump Cunningham
of 329 Petersburg Pike is able to be
out again, after several weeks illness.
Rev. j. w. Dudley, pastor of Zion
Baptist Church, is confined to his home
by sickness.
Mr.. Jacob Harris of 2119 Everett
street, is out again after ten days sick
ness.
Miss Mary Ransome, daughter OF
Rev. and Mrs w. L. Ransome is out
again.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
STAGE WE'LL SET.

The stage was well set for the per-
formance. In the midst of drenchlng
rain, the people had come to hear tris
trained performer and baritone mas
ter. The rpstrum was decorated with a
profusion of rare plants and flowers
the musical treat being given under
the auspices of The Girls Reserves,
Y. W. C. A, Phyllis Wheatley Branch
of Richmond, Va. Madame Maud Quincy
Hare was bewitchingly attired and
was generously applauded as she ap'
peared on the rostrum shortly before
9 P. M.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
A ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS.

The Second anniversary of the
American Federation of Musicians. Lo-
cal No. IT'S, will be held at the First
Presbyterian Church. Monroe and
Catherine streets, Sunday, March 2nd.
at $3.50 P. M.
Programme:-Mastero of Ceremonies
John H. Gee, president; Opening,
Choir: Scripture Reading, William d.
Pope; Prayer, James B. Tatnal,: Song
Choir; Introductory Remarks, William
jackson: Selection. Rayo De Luxe Or
chestra, Henry Watterson, Director:
Vocal Selection, Miss Rosa Primus;
Saxaphone Duet Fauntleroy and Day;
Piano Solo. Lee Roy Wyche; Reading,
Mrs. Mozelle Williams: Report of Sec
retary Harris ]. Hilton: Collection,
John Gibson ond Matthew Brown; Vio-
lin Solo, Matthew Brown; Cornet Duet
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01

Wesley and Henry Hardy; Remarks
on Organization, j. Henry Peters, Jr.'
fTrombone Solo, Robert Lewis; Re-
marks, Pastor, Rev. A. H. Hector; Vo-
cal Selection, Mrs. William Jackson;
Violin Solo, John Vaughan; Selection
Rayo De Luxe Orchestra; Closing,
Congregation.
Ushers: Philip Hilton, Junius Robin
son. Committee: William Jackson, Lee
Roy Wyche, Joseph Scot, Miss Maud
Quarles, Henry Watterson, Charles g.
Smith.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
A GREAT MUSICAL RENDITION
Madame Maud Cuney Hare and Mr.
William H. Richardson Greet
Large Audience Here.

For nearly two hours, including
brief intermissions, Mrs. Maud Cuney
Hare, pianiste and a veritable wiz
ard" at the keys and William H. Rich
ardson, a baritone of the highest order
held large audience entranced anu
enraptured at the Armstrong Auditor
ium last Monday night listening 10
"Songs from the Orient and Tropics
as they relate to the darker races.
They were encored after each recital
and the recipients of prolonged ap'
plause at the close.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
TIRE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK
CASE.

Counsel and financiers are now en-
gagged in perfecting plans for the re-
habilitating and re-opening of The Me
chanics' Savings Bank. The leading
citizens are taking active interest ia
the movement to safeguard and pro-
tect the savings of the thrifty colored
people of this community. The pro-
ceeds from the sale of the Strand
Theatre will provide sufficient money
to make it unnecessary to borrow any
money to pay the cash allowance OF
twenty percent. as provided in the
waivers. The colored folks are still
praying.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
LEAP YEAR SOCIAL

On Friday, February 22nd large
group of young ladies and gentlemen
of the city and of the Virginia Union
University gathered at the home Of
Mrs. Mamie B. Thompkins, 612 W,
Fell street, to attend a Leap Year
Party. They leaped and danced from
nine to one when the merry party filed
out to stroll homeward on the boule
ward beneath the starry sky.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
WHITE MAN GETS ONE MONTH
AND FINE FOR KILLING A
COLOKED BOY

Floyd Hicks, a white man was con
victed Thursday in the Hastings
Court here, for the murder of little
Eddie Kittrell, nine year old colored
boy. His sentence was set by the
jury at one month in Jail and fine
Of $25000 imposed, the degree being
specified as voluntary manslaughter.
This atrocious murder took place in
Fulton and the citizens were deter
mined that Hicks should be punished
and cooperated with the authorities
in working up the case. Lawyer w.
F. Denny was retained to assist the
Commemorative Attorney Dave E.
Satterfield and they prosecuted with
every ounce of vigor within the law.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
SHARON BAPTIST SERVICES.
March End. Location: Corner
of Leigh and First Streets.

1000 A. NJ. Sunday School and
Mems Bible Class.
1925 A. NJ. Sermon, Rev. Walter T.
Johnson.
$50 P. NJ. Communion
600 P. NJ. Young Peoples Meeting.
SIS P. NJ. Williams s Lodge Of Elks.
Monday, March 3rd, 500 P. M,
"Peter Ogden's Day" G.. U. o. o, T.
Regular Prayer Meeting every Wed
nesday evening, 500 P. NJ, All are vel
come to our services. Rev. R. H. John
son, B D., NJ. A., Pastor; w. L. John
son Clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
SOUTHERN AID AGENTS HOLD
INTERESTING MEETING.

go 7'~NmonG District Agents Of
the Southern Aid Society helG an in
teresting session Friday, the 22nd ult
at the Southern Aid Building on N.
Second Street. Assistant Superinten-
dent w. S. Morgan was master Of
ceremonies. Mr.. Dayton L. Mayo
read fine paper on Some Bright
Spots in Insurance. Mr.. M. A. Nor
rell delivered an address to the
agents, in which he stressed service
and loyalty as prime requisites. Pres
ident H, J. Walker led in series OF
one minute talks. The two teams
made splendid reports.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
VACANT HOUSE OCCUPIED.

Jailer Frank Silva was the one on
duty and Policeman P. R. Akers was
also disarmed A hurry call was sent
out and all parts of the city put under
surveillance. 1t was on Saturday moru-
ing that report came that smoke had
been seen coming out of the chimney
OF a vacant house at the corner OF
First and Byrd. streets. This house is
in plain view Of the Virginia peniten-
tiary. One Hundred yards would have
enabled them to climb the penitentiary
fence
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
ODD FELLOWS TO HONOR THEIR
FOUNDER.
At The Sharon Baptist Church, Mon
day Night, March 3rd, s P. M.

The members of the Grand United
Order of Odd Fellows and Households
of Ruth will meet to give praise and
honor to Past Grand Master, Peter
Ogden, Founder of the Order.
A special programme has been ar
ranged. Music by Junior Choir of the
Fifth Street Baptist Church, P. G. NJ,
Jas. H. Walls Director.
Odd Fellows will wear regalia.
Households of Ruth will meet in the
basement of Church, 1880 P. NJ. Public
invited. NJ V. p, r. Beecher Taylor.
Chairman; NJ. V. p, w. E. Causie Est
10. Sec; P. n. F., Rev. j. Oliver
Cook, Chaplain.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
Removal Notice.

T. F. Archer announces the removal
of his Real Estate Office from 525-A.
North Second Street, to Miller's Hotel
SAL North Second Street, where he and
Mr.. w. M. Miller will conduct gener-
al Real Estate business. Phones Madi-
son 1866 and Madison 1850.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
CREOLE SONGS.

She related the history of the Creole
songs She traced them back to the Mo-
hammedan in Africa and of the num-
ber of Africans, who had embraced the
Mohammedan religion. She seated her.
Continued on Page Al
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
SERVICES AT MT. OLIVE.
Location: Stop 5, Petersburg rurnpil

Location: Stop 5, Petersburg Turnpike
Sunday, March End, the pastor and
his family plan to worship at Mt. Nebo
Baptist Church, West Point, Va, in
the Anniversary Services Of Rev. L.
". Jeffries. IN these services ReysJ-
Spurgeon Johnson speaks at 1880 A,
M, and 1880 P. M.
A, .4Bsi .terv TnTkeRIsJdhceH eta'oss
Rev. j. r. Henderson, one Of the
most brilliant and delightful young
preachers of the State, has kindly con
sented to preach at Mt. Olive at 11:3O
A. M. and at $3.50 P. M. The public,
members and friends are cordially in
vited to hear this man of God. Rev. j.
Spurgeon Johnson, A. B., M. A, Pas
tor; Brother James M. Brown Clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
SENT TO GRAND JURY

The house was quickly surrounded
and the two men surrendered ana
were soon aiain in the city jail. They
we're sent on to the grand jury last
Monday for this last escapade. Appar-
emily, they were not accorded any out
side aid and had given up all hope OF
escaping from this neighborhood.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
In Memoriam.

In sad hut loving remembrance OF
nv dear sister, Emma ], Bells, who
fell asleep in Jesus ten years ago,
February %, 1914
When the angels brought the message
That our loved one had to go;
None but those who have lost loved
ones
Can our grief and sorrow know.
Oh how hard we tried to save her,
prayers. and tears were all in vain:
Fanny Angels came and took her.
Frcm this world of toll and main.
FAMILY
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
TRANSPORTING AND MURDER.

Sunday. February Oath, Augustus
Williams was arrested for transport
ing a half gallon of corn whiskey on a
Jefferson bicycle. Officers P. M. Jen'
kins and w. J. Anthony made the ar
rest.
The case of Alfred Robinson, II
years of age was called in the Police
Court last Thursday morning. He was
sent over to Judge J. Hoge Kicks OF
the Juvenile Court and the case will
be heard there today.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-01
A DARING ESCAPE.
Colored Men Enjoy Brief Freedom.

Benny Valentine, who was convicted
and sentenced to nine years in the penn
tentiary for a crime which he did not
commit as it was afterwards establish
ed that he was in the Ohio Reform
atory at the time the offense was COM
mitted, staged most remarkable es-
cape from the Richmond City jail,
Thursday morning, February 2lst, IN
company with Oscar Brooks. Both Oh
the prisoners are residents Of this
city. A hack saw was secured anu
some time in the night, they cut par
to the cell, in which they were confln-
ed and which bar measured 10 IL
inches by about an inch in diameter.