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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BAN. OUET AT FIRST METHODIST

The Mother and Daughter" banquet given recently at the First Methodist church was truly a beautiful affair. Mrs. J. J. Eaton (Luey Downey) was toastmistress and presided in her usual charming manner. The following pro- gram was rendered:
 Blessing-Mrs. Belle 'Goar.
 Song Greetings by all, led by Mrs. D. F. Bucks.
 Solo, Miss Kathleen Herndon, accom- panied by Miss Mildred Shirk.
 Welcome-Mrs. w. A. Jenkins.
 Toast ''TO Our Daughters" Mrs. E. NJ. Robinson, Sr; response, Miss Ruth Hill Carr.
 Song, Misses Evelyn Mills, Anna Mary Singleton. Katherine Vaughan.
 Toast ''To Our Mothers" Miss Hal lie Porter; response, Mrs. A. A. Gam bill.
 Verses: "To Grandmothers," Misses Lalla Rock Hill, Evelyn Drenne, May Esther Dominick, Madeline Murphy, Mary Alice Peebles, Louis Pogue, Mar tha Cowart.
 Four generations, Mrs. ". c. Strib- ling, Mrs. w. J. HOlcombe, Mrs. D. F. Bucks and little Helen Holcombe Bucks.
 Song and reading, Little Helen Hol- combe Bucks.
 Response ''To Grandmothers, Mrs. R. N. Bell, Mrs. J. E. Ramsey. Mrs. Mary Russell, Mrs. William Hood, Sr.
 Solo, Mrs. Louise McCormach Poe. accompanied by Mrs. D. F. Bucks.
 Toast: "To Other Mothers" Mrs. F. NJ. Jackson, Jr.
 Toast: "TO Daughters of Old First Church," Mrs. Nathia Peebles.
 Song: "Home, Sweet Home," every body, accompanied by Mrs. George Stuart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
SALE OF ORIENTAL GOODS BENEFIT OF EDUCATION

An exhibit of Oriental embroideries and hand work from the industrial mission schools in Japan, China and Korea were placed in the window of 1917 Third avenue, Saturday after noon, and will remain until Monday afternoon.
 On Tuesday morning, continuing through Thursday afternoon, sale of these articles will take place on the third floor in the ready-to-wear de- pertinent, beginning at 10 o'clock and closing at 5 o'clock.
 The background of the window dis play will be pictures which were old idols given to the missionaries by Chinese, who have given up idols for the Gospel. The Goddess of Mercy, Ginan- -Yrn, which is one central idol with two companion pieces, will be shown, and another will be two witch dolls, given up by women who were witches.
 There will be complimentary ban ner given to Rev. James N. Mont gomery by the government high school in Hwaianfu, China, cut velvet charac- ters on brocaded silk.
 Two bright co1ored coats and one embroidered costume for six months old baby will be in the window, these were given to Mrs. Montgomery by Lady Sen, a great niece of Ll Hung Chang, who lives in the station, Hwai- anful and a summer and winter hat for child.
 Among the articles for ssale will be six beautiful Mah-Jong dresses made up in Picking, out of rare material, two of which show the dragon design, the sign of the old Empire, dated before 1911. ..-.,
 A beautiful hand-woven pattern of garnet and silver for mandarine robe i can be had, and old embroidered sleeve bands, real antiques.
 An assortment of handmade lace and tatting; sets of crochet mats and cro- cheted initials and motifs; and em- broidered dresser scarfs, luncheon sets and tray cloths, done by Christian girls to make their way through school, thus giving them real self-help, which enables them to receive the coveted Christian education, and develops self reliance and self-respect, as well as making them industrious.
 Much of the embroidery is in Orlen- tai designs sedan chair, city. gate, camel, cherry blossom, pagOda, lantern and Japanese garden designs. The cross stitch is done by counting the threads, instead of by stamped pat tern.
 There will be four padded silk ki- monos and four silk kimonOs.
 This sale of industrial work is un- der the direction of Christian women, and every woman interested in the welfare of womanhood and the giving to foreign girls an opportunity to edu- cate themselves by self-suppOrt is in vited to come and see the articles on sale and display, and bring others who would like to have part in this work: The workmanship is remarkable and cannot be duplicated in American shoDs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
RECEPTION GIVEN FOR MRS HALL IN TUSCALOOSA

The following account of a party from the Tuscaloosa News given for Mrs. W. A. Hall of New York, will be of interest to the friends of the honoree in Birmingham, where she has often visited:
 Mrs. William Alfred Hall of New York, the distinguished sister of Mir. John Seay, and house guest of Mir. and Mrs. Seay, afforded happy inspira- tion for one of the largest, loveliest re- captions that has been given in Tusca- loosa this season, when, on yesterday, Mrs. Wulbur H. Ward entertained three hundred ultra-fashionables between the hours of 80 and 6:30 o'clock. The scene of this formal courtesy was the Country club.s Miniature trees and great branches of mountain laurel made fitting background for gorgeous pink roses, bowls of sweetpeas and crimson roses. As the gusets arrived their cards were taken by Jimmy Ward and Noble Mutin. Greeting the guests and making them welcome at the en- trance were Mrs. William Collier, Mrs. George Denny and Mrs. Sydney Keene Smythe.
 Mrs. Ward, wearing an afternoon costume of champagne georgette accor- deon pleated and trimmed with ruffles of lace in the same shade, received her friends with cordiality; introduced her honoree, Mrs. Hall, who was a regal picture in a reception robe built of black lace over taffeta, and her 0rna- ments were diamonds. Others receiving formally with Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Hall were Mrs. Taylor Keene, mother of Mrs. Ward; Mrs. Fred Maxwell, Jr., Mrs. A. Wallace Struthers, Mrs. Henry Hale, Mrs. w. G. Bickley, Mrs. Marion Luther Ward, Mrs. D. Webster and Mrs. John l.. Seay and Mrs. w. c. Langsfons>
 The refreshment table was picture of unusual beauty, being covered with lace cloth and centered with a silver basket of snapdragons fringed with plumosa fern Pink tapers burned in silver sticks unshaded and at either end of the table Mrs. l.. o. Dawson and Mrs. J. L. Fant, Misses Emily Winslett, Meredith Ward, Margaret Partlowe, Alabeth Smyth, Jeanette Blackman, Mary Merle Ward and Ro- berta Rogers On the solarium Miss Mary Burke of the University of Ala bama and Mrs. Nela Pride served sher- bet and during the afternoon hours Miss Mattilee Read, pianist, and Miss Wilma Arnold, violinist, entertained the guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
MRS. RUSSELL HOSTESS IGNORING VISITORS

Mrs. Joseph F. Russell was a host ess of "Wednesday afternoon bridge party in her apartment in Nor wood, when she entertained in honor of her mother, Mrs. c. A. Bowman, of St. Louis, and her sister, Mrs. E. F. Floyd, of Atlanta.
 The apartment was beautifully dec orated with roses and other flowers of the season. Mrs. w. T. Samuel won the high score prize and Mrs. A. G. Hardee, the consolation of the honorees, receiving lovely. gists.
 A delicious tea was served the fol- lowing guests Miss Aileen Mccormack, Miss Doris Barker, Mesdames W. B. Sheppard, A. G. Hardee, Mrs. ". r. Samuel, c. A. Bowman, F. T. Floyd, l.. Brooks, Jr,, F. A. 'Jernigan, H. II. Norton, T. J. Bone, William R. Hall, and J. c. Dorsey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
DERIEUX.WEAvER WEDDING PLANS

The wedding of Miss Rosalie Weaver, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. c. B. Weaver of Brewton, Ala, and Mir. T. Frank DeRieux, will take place at the Alec Methodist church in Brewton on June IA at 8 p. m., with Rev. B. F. Fallen officiating.
 Mrs. B. D. Matthews of Mobile, the brides sister, will be the matron of hon. or Miss Anne Weaver of Birmingham will be the maid of honor, and Miss Mary Bucks of Birmingham the brides maid.
 Mir. J. Beasley of Birmingham will be Mir. DeRieux's best man, and Mir. Earl Weaver and MT. D. B. Matthews of Mobile the groomsmen.
 Little Marlyn Adams, the daughter of Judge and Mrs. George Adams of Brew ton, and Annie Carolyn Mason, the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. E. A. Ma son of Mobile and niece of the groom, will be the flower girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
LOUIS COMPTON SEMINARY EYPRESSION PLAY


 Among the many good things in the dramatic world of the Seminary noteworthy event was the annual play on Saturday evening, by the expression department. "Robena In Search of a Husband" is one of Jerome K. Jerome's clever productions, dealing with love in a humorous way, and leading to delight full complications.
 The characters were intelligently cast, and each player showed a genuine feeling of her part" Sylvia Pizitz as Lord Rathborn" gave a fine piece of acting-both vigorous and reserved. Virginia Tutwiler's interpretation of Horace Greenleaf," the English dude, was most amusing, while Amos Jor- dan" the Yankee away from Home, really lived in the portrayal by Eliza beth Farley.
 The name part "Robina'' played by Lucille Cooper fairly sparkled with emotional spontaniety, and her other self, Kate Gdmbett was charmingly presented by Jennie, Chalmers, Eliza beth Moss was highly effective as "SuS- an Raffleton," Elizabeth Brock made a convincing Mrs. Mulberry" while Ruby Lou Hamilton as "The Doctor" was inimitable, Dorothy Dixon in the character of "Dolove," Elizabeth Grif- th as Inspector Jones'" Teresa polk "Jollyboy," the policeman, and
 rlotte Address, as "Postboy" were
 llent.
 he play from beginning to end was
 arkably we'll presented by the direc-
 Miss Alice Harsh, with technical
 elity to detail which was evident in
 artistic success of the comedy.
 fusic by Miss Ethel Adkins was an
 kactive feature of the program. An
 'whelming audience crowded the atIv,
 rum, and gave enthusiastic applause
 he performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
MRS. LATIM1EEs HOSTESS
 AT NAH JONG LUNCHEON

Mrs. W. R. Latimer entertained her card club with a lovely nah jong luncheon Tuesday at her, home in the Newport apartments. 2 The tables were centered with pink snapdraggons and pink tapers.
 The guests were Mrs. T. S. Peabody, Mrs. Pete Davis, Mrs. Cleager, Mrs. John Stone, Mrs. Allison Bell, Miss Dora Bailey, Miss Elise Wilson, Mrs. W. c. Colman, Mrs. Melvin Schwartz. Mrs. w. T. Walker and Mrs. Mar bury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
TURKS ENTERTAIN AT LYRIC PARTY

The Turks gave q Lyric party Fri- day evening last. After which they were entertained at the home of Miss Flem- ming on Fourteenth avenue, south. The colors were beautifully carried out during the entire evening; the Marie Louise decorating special tables in red and black, and red and black hints be- ing served.
 Miss Fleming's home was decorated with roses and the club eolors.
 Dancing was enjoyed until a late hour by Misses Rebecca Allen, Ethel Noble, Pearl Fleming, Cecelia Rauck- man, Lillian Famer, Katherine Shee- hay and the personals of the club |: Messrs. J. M. McHale, president; Eu- gene F. Osment, vice president; Davis Barnett, recording secretary; Frank B. Roper, treasurer; Horace A. Norrell, social secretary: James Buckley and Edward McMOrries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
AESTREA LITERARY SOCIETY ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The Aestrea Literary society held It's last meeting of this year, May 16, 1924. The election of officers was held. Those elected were:
 President, Evelyn Jenkinss vice presi- dent, Martha Louis Scott; recording secretary, Evelyn Crow; corresponding secretary, Jeanetta Forbes treasurer, Edna Earle Smith; executive commit- tee, Peggy O'Neil and Leola Arm strong; membership committee chair- man, Edna Mae Brazil, Martha Hagan, Dorothy .Fahay;. supervisor, Evelyn Nealons; critic, Mildred Pierce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
FIELD DAY TO BE
 AT TARRANT CITY SCHOOL

Ihe Tarrant City school will have their field day celebration Thursday on the school grounds. The most i'm portant event of the day will be the crowning of the May queen, Miss Els telle Self, who was elected as queen in a contest held at the school. This event will take place at II n. m.
 Races, contests, ball games and other things of interest will have their place on the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
MRS. ROBINSON COMPLIMENTS BRIDE-TO-BE

Mrs. Fl. B. Robinson entertained with a theatre party at the Jefferson Thurs day afternoon, followed by a lovely in- formal tea at her apartment at the Ridgely, complimenting Miss Annie Lee, bride-elect of June.
 Included in this courtesy were Miss Lee, Mrs. Sidney Lee, Mrs. Cary of Selma, the guest of Mrs. Lee, Miss Minnie Lee, Mrs. W. K. Dean, Mrs. F. T. Brown, Mrs Doris Moughon, Mrs. William Hay Dobyns, Mrs. James Lee, Mrs. Harry Early and Mrs. W. K. Dunwody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
FICTION OF OFFICERS "a PARENT.TEACHERS

At recent meeting of the South
 |ghland School Parent-Teacher asso- Nation the following officers were elect Ed for the coming year: Mrs. Angus tus Forrest, president; Mrs. Inez Pugh, vice president; Mrs. Eugene Richey, secretary; Prof. T. c. Young, treasurer. The committees will be an- nounced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
MRS. DUNWODY TO
 HONOR MISS LEE

Mrs. w. K Dunwody will be hostess at q Nah Jong party on Monday after noon, May 26, complimenting popular bride-elect, Miss Annie Lee, having only the members of the wedding party as her guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18

which are coming in very slowly is a dark blue twill worn by Mrs. William l.. Crounce, who is just back from sev- eral weeks in New York. This is a plain skirt, with coat of finger tip length with the edge cut in small scallops- the last word in fine tailoring. Mrs. Crouce wears with this a semi-tailored hat not unlike Mrs. Gillett's very smart round hat, but in deep rich brown straw with it's decoration a large dull pink flower against the high crown at the back.
 The brown hat, in superlative quality, is another sign of the times in fashion land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
SOUTHERN CLUB DANCE FRIDAY EVENING

The following invitations have been received
 The Southern club invites you to at- tend dance Friday evening, May 23, 1924, 9 to II. Informal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
THE TERRAIN LITERARY SOCIETY MEETING

The Pierian Literary society held the regular meeting Friday and the fol- lowing officers were elected Susan Porter, president; Mary Perry, vice president; Dorothy Sheppard, secre- tary; Emily Coffin. treasurer; execu- tive committee, Merdora Hamlaugh, Grace Martin, Carolyn. Fowlkes, Isa- bella Hefflin, Lucille Hass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
K Fabian Concert An Inspiration
 ToEveryO

The Fabian sisters concert Tuesday evening was not only an inspiration but revelation to everyone present.
 Rose opened the program with Brueh's G Minor concerto. It has been years since she last appeared in Bir- mingham and her growth has been re- markable. Charming. graceful, mag netic she and her violin seem to be a part of each other and from it's strings she drew soul-stirring songs The mood of joy. of sorrow, the mood of gladness or sadness she calls them forth from her violin. She has mastered her tech nique, so that she is able to give full play to the great depth of her emotions and bring to her audience the power and feeling of the great composers.
 Then came Mary. Last winter many were fortunate in hearing her in Han sel and Gretel.' A dainty, charming fairy tale, which delighted all, but which gave her little opportunity to show the marvellous beauty, the pow CT, the depth, the exquisite, interpreta- tion, and perfect handling of every tone. Our Mary has boise and stage person ality which grips and holds her audi ence breathless. As the lost notes of "Ah Forse Lui' died out there was deafening applause-an ovation that we'll might have. thrilled Jeritza.
 Although Rose and Mary were very generous with their encores the evening came to q close all too quickly. The audience fingered, reluctant to leave. Many came upon the stage to shower these two Birmingham girls, our very own girls. with the praise and glory each so richly deserved.
 One of the prominent members of the Music Study club remarked: Ut was one of the most perfect concerts l ever attended, And a well known man said 'In giving the world the Fabian sisters, Birmingham has indeed much to boast of."
 This echoed the feeling in the hearts of everyone present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18

MISS WEAVER TO BE HONOREE AT PARTY
 Miss Callie Lou Wood will honor Miss Rdsalie Weaver a bride-elect at a theatre party at the Jefferson Satur- day, May 24.y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18

Although the small hat still claims first place in smart millinery, it is Npot accepted by many of the best dressed women of the capital who, like the Speakers wife, refuse to sacrifice dig nifty and fitness to an edict of Dame Fashion-or the persuasians of the most important Imported south of New York.
 Ona If tha rntahlr srrnnrt nnn4 r,.;A-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18

Mrs. Gillett, whom no one could con slider a dowager even though proud grandmother, is wearing a street dress in much the same taupe shade as Mrs. Dewey, both costumes being undoubted- ly of imported material if not direct from Paris maker.
 Mrs. Gillett's costume is straight but not narrow, with a jabot drapery ap- bearing at one side. With this, Mrs. Gillett wears a round but not extreme ly close hat of black straw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18

One of the notably smart coat suits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07
Board of Trade
Gives 5000 Toward
Vaughan Field

\ meeting of the Hallowen Board
of Trade was held last evening at
$50 in City Hall chiefly TO consider
some questions in connection with
the work on the Vaughan play
ground. 1t was voted TO appropri-
ate 500 from the Board OF Trade
fund TO so toward this work. 1t was
also decided TO hold some sort of
fair or carnival at the field early in
september for the purpose of rails
ing money for the work.
1t was voted that committee
should be appointed by the presi-
dent OF the Board OF Trade. Harold
Tibbetts TO confer with similar COM
mitteeS from Ward l community
club and also from the Ioudon Hill
community club to make plans for
this fair. The work on the base
ball diamond for the small boys is
already completed, most of the eN-
penSe having been met by Ward /
community club. II is hoped now
TO finish the football field on which
considerable work has already been
done so that il may be used by the
high school eleven for the fall
schedule and also 10 complete the
larger baseball diamond for the high
school games in the spring.
The money expended so far has
come either from generous indiVid-
ual GiVcrs or from work of the two
community clubs. 1t is hoped to
| interest the entire town in finishing
this work which when completed
will be Of SO much value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

plies. greases and oils. Martin j.
Burns, the barber is prepared TO do
all kinds of ladies' hulr-cutting and
has a chair especially Tor that pur-
pose. Kelley Bros. & Co. carry alum
mum ware. dinner pals, double boil
ers and a full line of plumbing sup
plies F. c. Wise & Son, mems.
young mems. and boys wearing ap-
paral for every need. Tasker Bros,
mems, young mems and boys wearing
apparel.
At any of the above stores you will
find great reductions In prices dur
ing dollar days. Remember the sale
lasts but today and tomorrow and If
YOU have not made out that list OF
needs yet do so at opce and hustle
down, do your part ami it will surely
be Gardeners Biggest and Best Dol
lar DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07
NATIONAL. HOME

Officer Of the day. Capt. Odclon Val.
cour.
Marcus NJ. Gctchc! has returned
from a leave of absence passed with
relatives ut Porter.
Irving T. Ward Of Boston. late Co
+, %loth L.. :. Eng. has reported for
admission to the Home.
John w. Boardman, late Co. A. 18th
I. 5. Inf. has been granted discharge
from the Home.
Edwin l.. Cooper. the Home farmer.
reports the hay has been cut and hous-
| cd 70 the amount Of about 49, tons for
| this season This is about 60 tons
less than last Year.
Mr. and Mrs. A. j.. Burritt of Swan
seN, y. j., are visiting y. j.. Burritt
and are registered at the Home hotel.
Among those registered at the hotel
| Wednesday We're NJ. Morse of Lynn,
Mr. aud Mrs /. Mature. Miss Mary Ma
turc. John Carr and y sullivan Of Med
ford, Mrs. J. n. morrill, of Manches-
ter and MIR. and Mrs. A. l.. Laing and
son Of Boston.
! What promised to be had fire was
quickly subducd early Wednesday aft
crnoon by the Home fire department
ana volunteers Just off the reservation
30 the east. on property formerly own
/ cd by Mr.. Nelllhan. William Malaney,
who resides in that section, and en-
i ployed at the branch ut fireman, dis
4 covered the blaze in tho woods lust
after the dinner hour and tried to nut
! It out, but il was burning 50 hcrccIy
| that the intense heat finally drove him
back and he sent for help from the
Homo, which WAS quickly on the scene.
Col, Keith Ryan. the branch governor.
was among the first arrivals and di-
! r., EH Hhar, -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07
Purdy-Willey

A very pretty home wedding ocI
cured at one o'clock Wednesday af-
ternoon when Avis Ella Wiley be-
came the bride of Award Treen Pur-
dy. Rev. Milo G.. Folsom, of the
Universalist church was the officiat-
ing clergyman, and the double ring
service was used. The bride was
charming in white crepe de chine.
She wore the bridal veil and carried
a boquet of sweet peas. The we'd
ding march from Lohengrin was
played by Miss Ray Gordon of Liv-
ermore Falls. Miss Bertha Purdy.
sister of the groom. and Miss Pris-
ella Roderick. friend of the
brides, were bridesmaids. Arthur
Wiley, brother of the bride. was
best man. and the bride was given
away by her father. George Wiley.
Little Marjorie Davis made a sweet
flower girl, while Frank and Ralph
Davis acted as ring bearers.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Award Purdy of Fountain
street. He attended Gardiner high
school and is now employed with
the c. O. Davenport jewelry store.
The bride. who is the daughter of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

Helen NJ. Sibley of Jefferson and
Lincoln Harlow Of this city were mar
ried Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
at the summer home of Rev. ". q.
Folsom on the Brunswick road. Rev,
NJ. q. Folsom officiating and the dou-
BILE ring service being used The bride
is p graduate of Tufts College and is
{. very popular teacher at the Gardi-
ner High school. having taught two
years. The groom is a very popular
business man, having been in the firm
of Ludwig e Harlow until obout a
month ago Both have a large circle
of friends in the city who wish them
the best of luc. After a short wedding
trip the couple will make their home
in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07
ADJUSTMENTS
Love Story Supreme in ashes Of
Vengeance" at the Johnson Opera
House Today


Vengeance" at the Johnson Opera
House Today
Although there is much medieval
battling and sword play in sets which
excel in magnitude any ever built for
q Norma Talmadge production, all
is not clash of sword and sound Of
trumpet in Joseph NJ. SchenCk's pro
duction. Ashes of Vengeance" Il
First National picture starring Nor
ma Talmadge. the current attraction
at Johnson Opera House.
Essentially and pre- eminentlY it is
n beautiful love story based on a new
theme, the story of lO"e which over
comes pride and a Gesire for ven
geance, and its telling lies in the cap
able hands of Norma TalmadGe ana
Conway Tearle. This story is set in
the midst of gorgeous magnificenCe
and runs through action of the most
stirring sort, the scenes ranging from
the grand ball room # the Palace
of the Louvres to the slums of Paris,
from gardens of luxuriant splendor TO
flower covered fields Of france. Four
thousand extras are used in the en-
semble and mob scenes.
In addition to Norma TalmadGe and
Conway Tearle. the cast includes
Wallace Beery and Courtenay Foote.
ADV.