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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27
Sunday at the
Baptist Church

The last Sunday of 1926 was made
interesting by good and attentive au.
diences. The pastor spoke at the
morning service of the great and
important work of John the Baptx
in preparing the way for Chrzs
public ministry. His bold warnings
and fervent appeals profoundly
stirred all classes and led Thousands
to repentance. Faithful messengsn
of God are needed now to turn men
to righteousness.
The music was so excellent on
Christmas Sunday that by request
the same selections were repeated
The Industrial girls shared with The
choir in furnishing the music. Mis-
Annie Chase presided at the organ
At the vesper service at 400 young
people furnished most Of the pro-
gram. In the Sunday School hour
and at this service, several Of me
boys who attended the recent boW
Conference at Bangor gave very M
teresting reports and also hearty
Joined in singing some Of the hymns
which are favorites at the Confer.
ence. In the singing which vas
feature of this service. Mr.. a: =
Harris Of Augusta assisted IN Leading
and Mrs. Lucy Clark presided AZ w
organ. Thanks are due to Don hsl,
logg, Scott Treworgy and ErI0l
Ridgewell, who assisted the baplA
young people to make this . mem
orable service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27
Sunday at the
Old South Church

At the Old South Conrrs,,...-
church Sunday morning thsr. ', ~
forward looking service, annr,,s..I l
for the period Just before n. -
year. The pastor, Rev. W. p n.
ford. spoke from the text, "Wba =.
Understand His Errors?" He Mia ~ ~
this period was particularly ann.
pirate one to sit down and thins -
corning ourselves, Concerning =.
lives and characters, to sum rn ~.
the past year had brought ana =
make ourselves right for the entr,r.
to the coming year. Christianltv No..
to be tried out thoroughly n a.
world. But such a condition ESQ.,
come about by any magic. Il can ~,
come by the work Of each indIv,avs,
first upon himself. his own hear. N.
and character. Our busy lives, car.
lessness, and sin prevent our takl,,
time and thought for the hirh,
things. But only by our remakip, \,
our individual lives can the spirit n
brotherly love really come to u
world.
Mrs. Bradford was at the err,a
There were two anthems by the chc.
rus choir. The church was decorated
with fir trees. There was good Il.
tendance.
The usual session Of the SUNDAY
school followed. The Christian d.
deavor service at 6:15 was led BY
Francis Wingate. At tbs there vas
a song service and sermon talk, isl.
lowed by a picture, Classmates
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27
Isn't Bebe the Lucky Lady,?

Taking a line from studio verular
STRANDED In Paris" Bebe Daniels
Paramount comedy of Partisan life
IS positive riot"
The story concerns itself with an
American girl who finds herself the
possessor of a free ticket to Paris
Arrived there. her purse is stolen. so
she applies for a position with a
smart modiste.
While delivering an order at q
health resort, Babe Is mistaken for a
famous Countess and shown to her
rooms. Here, she meets the Count
Ford Sterling, who is both surprised
and delighted on finding this beauti-
full creature masquerading as his
wife.
Miss Daniels performance surpass-
es her fine work in 1.-The Campus
Flirt." Ford Sterling AMI James Hall
lend ideal support. Showing today
only at Johnson Opera House, this
entire week at Boston's big Metro
politan.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27
Girls Game Will Be
Played Between Home
Guards and COllegial1S

When the whistle Blows for the
girls basketball game to be held as
an added attraction to the annual
grudge battle between the Home
Guards and the Collegians at 1880
Tuesday night at the High School
gym, the following players will be
seen in the lineup of the blue Ba-
bies". Captain Beryl Brown, Doris
Colby, Charlotte Black. Catherine
Desmond, Mary Mcdonald, Charlotte
Verdon, Thelma Clary, Dorothy Dav-
idson. In the lineup of the oppon-
ents, the white Elephants" Mana
Marson, Marie Williams, former
Gardiner High captains. Rachel Darl-
ing. Ida Boudway, Virginia Williams,
Dorothy Rose and Mary Katherine
Hubbard will be seen in action. :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27
Civic Organizations
Help Make Gardiner
Children Happy

Christmas Joy was extended to
nearly 40 children of the city Sat-
urday afternoon with the holding OF
the annual Christmas tree at the Elks
building when the members OF the
Gardiner Lodge, E. p. 0. K. and the
Gardiner Mothers Club cooperated
in making the young people happy.
The children were given appropriate
gifts, the respective ages being taken
into consideration so that the young
er ones received gifts particularly
suited to them, and the older ones
were treated accordingly. The party
was served with refreshments and
given fruit and candy to take home.
The role of Santa Claus who distrib-
uted the gifts was portrayed by the
artist who played that part for the
Gardiner merchants last week.
The Elks committee in charge OF
the affair consisted of j. j. Preney,
j. J. Mcdonald, and Jesse Jones. The
members of the charity committee OF
the Mothers Club were in charge OF
that organizations part in the affair.
Thes ladies' were Mrs. F. M. Cole.
chairman, Mrs. C. o. Turner, Mrs. Il.
J. Morancey, Mrs. Frank Wise, Mrs.
Charles johnson, Mrs. Ralph Booker,
Mrs. II. Il. Cooke and Mrs. b. w.
Jackson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27
Christmas Tree at
The Methodist Church

The annual Christmas tree tor in
members of the Methodist SunaI
School was Saturday evening :: 49,
O'Clock and was delightful -.
Two trees were found necessary =
stead of one to hold all OF -.
Claus's bounty. Both were peAu.
fully decorated. The vestry aiso ~ ~
adorned with Christmas greens ~ ~
trimmed in Christmas colors. =.
members Of Mrs. Reuel Wniteao. .ss,
class prepared and filled the ,. MIs.
bags for the trees and also aisu .,s
uted the gifts. The boys OF Hsl''
Gray's class decorated the trees. n.
The exercises were under the ~
rection of Harry e. Small s sSr
intendent of the Sunday s am.
They were as follows: sons .vsr
Iehem STAR" by the Scnooi, pTE
Rev. r. III. Moyle: remarks, 2 81,
Small: song, "Silent Nignb San nT
Night" by the school. MI. 20 oA -.
smoke of his appreciation OF tn .. n n
operation of teachers ana pups s
the work of the past year y M
Sunday School. and express yeu
gratitude for the help they MAJ ~. h.
him. Santa Claus was unaD'. - s
cause of other engagement. ~ and
present in person. SO Mr.. sm asnutiss
Harvard GRAY a1.ed as his eeps .,ss
in removing the gifts from the n. u n.
Two pleasing features were srsv to
of a substantial sum Oh l "a Mr..
Rev. Mr.. Moyle, and ano.nei, q. sajth.
Hudson. In recognition o. ,n,,ns,,ss,alr
full work. There was an shs eyer.
large number present at u, ~ ths
cises. larger, the officials ~ " tine
school estimated. than at any Ths
before before IN the past ten years 'ss-,ovins
Methodist Sunday Scnooi srsst.
rapidly in numbers and me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27
Local Post Office
Handled Record
Amount of Mail

The Gardiner post office reported
the handling of the largest volume or
Christmas mail In it's existence, but
the force were able to boast that
every single piece Of mail including
parcel post was delivered by noon
Saturday. The force was augmented
by several extra helpers, but the eff
forts of the regular crew were re-
doubled to keep the mails moving.
Good weather conditions greatly as
sisted the carriers in making their
deliveries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27
Mrs. Ellen j. Kelley

Mrs. Ellen J. Kelley passed away
Sunday forenoon at her home at 20
Autumn street after a long illness.
The late Mrs. Kelley was born in
North Whitefeld, March 20, 1910, the
daughter of John and Katherine
(Rafter) Ryan. and was the widow
of the late James Kelley of this city.
She was a member of st. Joseph's
parish of this city.
Surviving relatives are two daugh-
tiers, Miss Frances Kelley and Miss
Katherine Kelley, and two IONS.
George and John X. Kelley, all of
Gardiner, also one grandson, Donald
Kelley, a niece, Gertrude Ryan, and
a nephew, William Ryan of Augusta.
Funeral services will be held at 8
o'clock Tuesday morning from st.
Josephs Catholic church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Rev. George ii. Hamlen of Lewis
ton. who is one of the field workers
If the United Baptist Convention of
iaine, Is to pass several days in
lallowell this week, assisting Rev.
G. e. Young in religious work. Com
lencing on Monday evening services
will be held each evening at the
"hapel. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all the members of the
parish to attend the services, also a
cordial welcome is extended any 9TH
ers who are interested to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27
Hard Work to
Get Skating Rink
[In Proper Condition

The promoters Of the skating rink
on the common are experiencing con-
siderable difficulty in putting the
surface in proper condition. The
warm weather Of the past week has
handicapped somewhat, but the great
est trouble appears to be in securing
a proper level, as at the present loca-
ton there is grade of sufficient size
to bother the flooding process. An
other attempt will be made to put the
rink In condition for skaters as soon
as weather conditions permit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27
John Clancy Resigns
AS Superintendent
Herman Shoe 20. :.

John Clancy. for nnmoe' AZ The
tbs sffieient superintendent ~ Is,rr
Marston and Brooks factory, ant y he
occupying the same posh HAS resisn'
Joseph Herman COMPANY iatter FIR
ed his position with tne :, The frni
p. Herlihy. who comes from - take his
Massachusetts interests 10 sr ~ Ths
place and has already ar ne holIda,,
factory was closed over err .p today. a'a
It til is understood that i Win lhut dow
for short time IN pre-. .ps openins !.
new run of work al ". 11sa,sr,stunss trs.
the year. The usual INA befort w
for the employees was .';asv.
shop closed for the noiiu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27
Fiery Crosses Mark
Christmas Observance
By Ku Klux Klan

Two large fiery crosses were visible
In Gardiner and Randolph Friday
evening. The one In Gardiner was
at the grounds of the Gardiner
Country club, and the Randolph one
was at the so-called Babb Farm the
last house in Randolph on the Chel-
sea side. According to Khan menu
bers similar crosses were burned all
over the State on Christmas eve. No
exercises were held in conjunction
with the burning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27
Lawrence Everett Bryant

Lawrence Everett Bryant. the in
FAINT son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Bryant died Sunday morning at the
home of the parents at 402 West
street, after weeks Illness. He
was born in Gardiner January II,
1926, the son of Ralph and Alvira
(Barrett) Bryant, and besides the
parents leaves sister, Dorothy and
q brother. Lewis.
Funeral services will be held from
the late home Tuesday afternoon at
Q o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27
Funeral of Mrs. Leon Ladd

Funeral services for Mrs. Leon w.
Laid were held from her late home
on Water street, Hallowell, at two
o'clock Saturday afternoon. The
services were conducted in the
presence of relatives and friends by
Rev. William r. Wood, pastor of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Granite City Grange is to present
its play, Aaron Slick of Punkin'
Crick" at West Gardiner Grange
Hall, Saturday evening. January /.
All grangers or friends of grangers
who wish to go to West Gardiner
that night in the grange conveyance
are asked to notify Mrs. Harry Warm
ey on Monday or Tuesday of this
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Samuel Lewis and Walter Lerette,
foremen at the Joseph Herman fac
tory, were presented with attractive
Christmas gifts by the employees of
their respective rooms. The presen-
tation was made by Fred Drost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Harry Z. Lewis, who is employed
in Boston, joined his family at the
home of Mrs. Lottie Hamilton for
Christmas and the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Mrs. Florence Roberts entertained
at a Christmas dinner party at her
home. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank S. VIM
gate, Francis Wingate, George Win
gate, Miss Mary Wingate of Man.
chester. Mrs. Emma l.. Haskell. Miss
lessica Haskell and Miss Emma
Haskell,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27
Gard Of Thanks

We with to thank those who con-
tributed to the tree at the almshouse,
especially the w. C. T. L., Mrs.
Henry Richards and Mr.. George
Morse.
MR., AND MRS. FRANK GOODWIN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Penney Memorial church !. u
Many beautiful flowers ~. y .Ausss,
esteem In which she va sssuudsd q \.
community. The boCas ned n ~
In the receiving tomb Mo was plaes
ant cemetery later 10 4. ~ Plea.
family lot The bearers LED u a.
Gordon, DIN Gordon, Ear, we're we're Cal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

All Rebekahs be on hand this
Monday evening in observance of
Past Noble Grands Night. Each
member come prepared to share in
the joke Christmas tree, each article
brought not to exceed ten cents in
value
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27
LOCAL NOTICE

Battery service of the better kind;
skilled electricians. Also winter
storage, So. Story and Griffin,
Bridge street, next Strand Theater.
dec27eod3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Fire on the roof of the home of
w. Il. Snow, Middle street, Randolph
required the services of the Randolph
department at s o'clock Sunday
morning. The damage by fire and
water was not heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Oscar f. Bradbury of Lynn, Mass.
was the guest of Hallowell friends
over Christmas and the weekend, 60
ing on to bangor this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Mrs. W. P. Bradford is out again
after her recent illness, and was able
to be at the organ at the Old South
church esterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Nlnets Beauty Parlor now open,
800 Water street, Gardiner. Tel 459M.
Directly over White Front Shoe
Store. Miss Lillian Cormier in
charge. Marcel Waving, Hair Dye
ing, Facial and Massage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

The regular meeting of Eureka
Rebekah Lodge, 10. SO, will be held
on Tuesday evening, December 2Sth.
There will be election Of officers.
also initiation. The brothers will
serve refreshments. The meeting
will open at 7.30 sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Regular meeting of Gen. C. W. Til
den Camp, Sons of Veterans, tonight
at 7.30. This is the last meeting of
the year, and good attendance is
desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

The Universalist Ladies' Aid will
meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
with Mrs. Alton White, Franklin
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Mr. and Mrs. George Hallett were
guests of their daughter, Mrs. Claire
Spofford, in Portland over the week
end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Miss Bertha Clason, an instructor
in the Camden High School, is the
holiday guest of her parents. Hon.
and Mrs. o. 3. Clason of Washing
ton avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Miss Louise Rollins passed a part
of the weekend with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Rollins, Manches-
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Sidney Dawbin, who is employed in
Concord, n. H, passed Christmas
with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Miss-Iva Weston was the guest of
her aunt, Miss Annie Weston, Lou
den Hill, over the holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Miss Beatrice Spinney teacher in
Everett, Mass, is visiting her mother
Mrs Mae Spinney for the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Ernest Selberg of the Hillside
Press force passed the holiday at his
home in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Miss Hazel Bennett of Newport IS
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Thomas
Worster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Additional Gardiner news will be
found on Page Three.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27
HALLOWELL

Miss Louise Cone was a visitor in
Portland q short time ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Rev. r. H. Moyle has returned to
Portland for further treatment at
hospital there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Lawrence Parker of Auburn was
the weekend guest of Gardiner
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

One chemical was used to extin-
guish chimney fire at the home of
Ernest Shea on Mechanic street at l
o'clock Saturday afternoon. There
was no damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-27

Damon Jones of Newtonville. Mass.
is guest aw the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. F. Cation Of Fountain street.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
PEACE RECIPROCITY

The story carried by the Asso- ciatcd Press the other day that a former "winner" of the iron cross in the German army during the war had become an American ctii- zen and joined the American army, was not the first of somewhat simi- lar tendency.
 At the New Britain armory re- gently there was one of the erst- while German soldiers who had fought against the Yankee Division during the war; and he recognized some of the boys from New Brit ain whom he met upon that occa- sion. Of course, there were no hard feelings -- merely pleasant joking. The former enemy is now a resi- dent of the city.
 Down in Southington an attempt was made to elect two former mem- bers of the German army to the American Legion--this being some grinning Lcgionnaircs' idea of a huge joke.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
TIE WEST MAIN GLIDE

Experiments being under way in various cities with non-slild pave ments for uso upon hilly sections of streets, it might be a good plan for the board of public works to take part in tho experimentation, or to adopt an experiment giving promise Of lasting value, when the hln on West Main street, west of High street, is ropavcd,
 As things now arc this is the skddcat street in tho city, especially on wet days. Motorists gliding from West Main at the customary tempo put on tho brakes when gliding down the htll, but often to no pur- pose. Whom tho stop signal goes against them they are minus all the luck they ever had.
 This is a bad place for Q pave ment of such smoothncss, II would pay the city, and probably prevent an accident or two, 10 investigate the possibilities of using a non skid pavement upon this hill. There are other dangerous hills in the city also, but none Is as much of q nuisance as this one.
 We think we hear hearty Amen" from harassed autosts.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
KING NOT RETIRED

This, of course. refers 10 John T. King Of Bridgeport, and not some European monarch. The Park city leader has been in Eu rope a long time and during his absence, 1t will be remembered, Mayor Behrens, Postmaster Connor and Mir. Roraback made a peace agreement, which received much public acclaim at the time.
 But according to the Bridgeport Telegram, King has not retired and he intends 10 have no peace with the Roraback organization. King, it is pointed out, said this himself to a reporter for that paper when he arrived from Europe.
 This leaves the Bridgeport politi- cal situation in a bad way, unless King has lost his influence by go- ing 10 Europe. While away his cronics. Connors and Bchrcns, thought they would patch up q truce with the Roraback machine; or perhaps the Roraback machine took advantage of the absence of King to effect a truce. Anyway, such a thing was attempted.
 But King, the Bridgeport politi- cal king. has returned and will be back on the throne within a week. The first thing he will do. accord ing to the tenor of the interview printed in the Bridgeport paper will be to kick the Roraback- Con- nor-Behrens truce out of the throne room.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
Observation On The Weather

Washington, March 30.--Forecast for Southern New England In- creasing claudiness tonight; We'd nesday rain with rising temperature. moderate north. shifting to east winds and increasing.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Increasing cloudiness, probably fol- lowed by rain in the south and rain or snow in the north portions late tonight and Wednesday,: rising temperature Wednesday in central and south portions; moderate 10 fresh northwest and east winds in- creasing.
 Conditions: Pressure increascl over the lake region and the north eastern quarter of the country dur ing the past 24 hours and fair weather continues in the middle Atlantic states. The southwestern disturbance that was over Texas and New Mexico yesterday morning has advanced to Mississippi and rains were general from Texas eastward to Florida and South Carolina, with snow In New Mexico. Northern Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Illinois. Temperature are higher in all Atlantic coast states this morning but lower in the plains states and the upper Lako region.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity increasing cloudiness followed by rain.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
TARIFF REDUCTIONS

In inc last four years there have been two tariff reductions ordered by the Tariff commissioned Bob White quail and on mill feed. Both were so unimportant they remind one Of a cipher with the rim elimi- mated.
 When the commission was crc- atcd it was to be the ultimate in efficiency giving rubber-likc nc%ibilty 10 the tariff schedules and taking them out of politics.
 But the successive administra- lions have learned very well how 10 control such q situation. The method used is to appoint only po- Htically sarc and sound men to the commission. Opponents 10 this method call it "rac)jns" the con- mi"rion.
 There seems 10 ba no good req son served in wasting Inc peoples money in maintaining this commis- sion. some others are nearly in the same class.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
ITALIAN DEBT

The Senate of the United States was expected to dispute the Italian debt settlement terms before ratif- cation and is running true 10 eX- pcctations. When tho terms were arranged by the debt settlement commission they were regarded as the best to be had under the cir cumstmccs Since that time, how ever, MussoIui has done nor" than his share Of namhoyant talk ing, has figured in Q verbal crisis or two. and has attained to much space in the public prints as a menace to tho peace Of Europe.
 The Scn"e Naturall> is not in- clncd 10 help Musso.m although perfectly willing 10 hrip the Italian people. Tho Italian dohj settlement plans would byyr been ratitjro with scarcely any discussion had it uot boon for 'l" mbridl. q tongue cl tn. l'@tan premier.