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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-24
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BOWLING
TENNIS
GOLF
.HOFF SETS new
VAULT RECORD
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NEW YORK, Feb. ga new
worlds record leap of 10 feet. four
and one-half inches by Charles Hoff
of Norway, in the pole vault, shared
the spotlight of the New York A. c.
athletic carnival tonight with two
sensational le-distance victories
by "Pinke" Sober of City college and
Ray Robertson of the Boston A. A.
Hoffs performance, marking the
sixth time he has scored to record
heights in three weeks, was the only
new mark set during the meet, held
in Madison Square Garden.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-24

ernoon and was leading at the half
way $50 to 67O. They will play
the final two blocks tomorrow.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-24
CaAsEs BUTTERFLY

Knowing that Bill has pulled hum
dreds of wise cracks at the expense
of players and managers, 1 asked
him the funniest stunt ever pulled at
his expense.
"A minor league manager did it,
said Byron. 81 had chased about half
his ball club from the field and he
was much disgusted. Late in the game
a big butterfly insisted on flying
about the diamond, mostly between
the batter and pitcher.
At a rather critical spot in the
game, the manager coaching at third
called for time. I stopped the game
and asked him what was the trouble.
Nothing, except that since you are
so good at chasing players off the
field, why don't you get rid of the
butterfly
81 wanted to laugh, but decided to
try to make good and did. 1 sneaI1ed
out and on the first try put my cap
over the butterfly. 1 then summoned
the bat boy and ordered him to take
it to the cIubhOuse.''
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-24
BYRON VS.. M,GRAw

I always got kick out of re-
mark 1 once heard Byron make to
Manager John McGraw of the Giants.
1 am inclined to think McGraw also
enjoyed it, although at the time he
gave no outward demonstration Of
such a feeling.
AS a youngster Byron suffered an
injury to one of his fingers, which
necessitated the amputation of the
first joint. In the game I have refer
ence to, Byron had chased several of
the Giants and McGraw was a bit
peeved McGraw is quick with the
retort courteous. Possibly for the first
time he noticed the missing first joint
on Byron's right hand.
81 suppose you lost that finger
$rying to pick somebody's pocket?'
said McGraw rather derisively.
si'Wrong again, john" answered By
ron, I've worn it down pointing you
to the exit sign, on your way once
more.'
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-24

Hill would repeat the jingle many
times or until the player decided it
was no use and made his way to the
bench.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-24

McGraw'S removal from the game,
he assumed theatric posture and
pointed to the exit with the curtaiIed
finger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06
Annual Meeting Of
Officers and Teachers
Methodist S. S.

The annual meeting of the officers
and teachers of the Methodist sun
day School was held at the home OF
Harry E. Small. superintendent oil
the school. Mr.. and Mrs. Small SER
we'd a delightful and delicious sup
per to their guests. After the sup
per there was a short social hour
then the annual meeting of the Sun
day School was called to order.
The following officers were elected
to serve the coming year: superin-
tendent, Harry Small; assistant su
perintendent, Harvard Gray; secre-
tary. Clarence Turner: treasurer
Edwin Small; superintendent OF
primary department, Miss Belle Hop
kins: superintendent of the cradle
roll, Mrs. Clarence E. Turner; super
intendent of birthday offerings, Mrs
Harold Stevens: pianist, Anna En-
cry; librarian, Albert Hoskin; assist
ant librarian, George Cole: assistant
secretary, Harold Stevens: superin
tendent of temperance, Mrs. A. n
Smith; superintendent of Missions
Mrs. r. II. Moyle.
Teachers for the coming year were
llso named. The list is as follows:
Rev. r. Fl. Moyle, l.. NJ. Lothrop
Mrs. w. II. Perry, Mrs. H. p. Gray
H. r. Gray, DR.. L. Z. Bachelor
Mrs. Reul Nhitehouse. Miss Hazel
Gray, Mrs. R. H. Moyle, Mrs. Win
field Pettee. Miss Belle Hopkins,
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Cappelli to Render
DELIGHTFUL Program

Mario Cappelli, the world celebrat-
ed tenor and Chester Cook, pianist,
will render the following program at
the concert to be given at the High
School auditorium Thursday evening,
October IA, at o'clock; "Where'er
You Walk" Handel: 20 Sleep, Why
Dost Thou Leave Me-" Handel: LIE
Cid, 1.-THE Prayer" from LIE Cid Opera
(sung in French) Massenet; "Steal
Away" negro Spiritually II. r. Bur
leigh, Coin to Shout" Negro Spir-
ituaD Manney: Ballade in G Minor,
Chopin Valse in e. Flat, Chopin;
The Penltent (Prodigal Son, the song
that wins the hearts of mem Van De
Water; Rigandon, Mcdowell; Love
Song" Stowjouski; Spanish Cap
rice" Mosjkowski; Pcyero Pulcin-
celia. Buzzi Puccia, Pesca D'Amoure
Voarthelmay: La DANA, Rossini.
The three latter are italian folk
songs, and Signor Cappeli is con-
sidered by musical critics the only
tenor since Caruso who can give cor
rect rendition of the beautiful Italian
folk songs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06
Colson.Seekins

Theodore Colson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Colson of this city, and
Miss Viola Seekins Of Belfast, were
recently united in marriage at the
parsonage of the Belfast Baptist
church by the pastor Of that church.
The couple were attended by Miss
Dorothy Colson Of Hallowell sister of
the groom, and Elmer Pinkney of
Belfast. About 20 guests were pres
ent.
Among the out Of town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Colson and FAM
lily Of Hallowell Mr.. and Mrs. War
rem Seekins and daughter, Maxine,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Seekins
and son, Ralph, and Mrs. Leach, all
OF Augusta. The young people are
to make their home in Swanville.
Mr.. Colson is well known in town.
He was educated in the schools OF
Harrington, and of Hallowell. He
has many friends in town who wish
the young people all happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06
Pleasant Meeting of
Granite CITY Grange

Granite City Grange at its meeting
this week presented a very pleasing
program. The numbers were as
follows: song. by the members Of
the Grange: vocal duet Anna En-
cry and Evelyn Hallett: reading,
Sarah Harp: reading. Maude Var
ney;; song. by the Grange; reading,
Elmer Lord; reading. Gladys Cooke (;
song. by the Grange: reading, Edna
Gordon; reading, Harry Earney; vo-
cal solo. Thelma Frank; songs, by
: the Grange.
After the program there was a
social hour that was particularly de-
voted to renewing acquaintanceship
and discussing plans for the work OF
the society during the fall and win
ter Granite City Grange is A
young oreaniza ton, but has been ex-
tremely enterprising and has done
excellent work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

The Gardiner High eridiron squad
will make a real effort to break the
string of defeats which it has sui
fered thus far this season when the
team plays Brunswick here at ESQ
Saturday afternoon. This will be the
fourth game of the season. with four
remaining games to be played, two
of which are at home and one at Au-
gusta. The strength Of the visiting
team Is unknown. but Gardiner will
be working hard this week, and plan
to finish up the schedule with vic
tories. All of the scores by which the
locals have been defeated were small
ami this week the winning punch is
being developed by Coach McGinieN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06
Amusement Company
Secures Lease on
Gardiner Coliseum

The Russell Amusement Co, has
again secured the lease of the Coli
scum theatre which has been under
the management Of F. p. McKeown
Of Jonesport for the past several
weeks. and while regular night shows
will not be run there the company
plans to have road shows and novelty
attractions there during the winter
months. 1t Is now negotiating with
the manager of some Of the better
known stock companies and the pres
ent plans call for giving Gardiner
people some high class stage and
vaudeville attractions this winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06
FIGHTING CONY
CLUB WILL PLAY
AT HOME SATURDAY

Despite the decisive defeat which
they suffered at the hands Of Skov.
hogan last week, the Cony High
school football team is far from b.
ing demoralized. In the Skowhs.
gan game the team lost a contss.
but learned how to play an agsrss.
sive battle and this will be something
worth while for future games.
Everything points TO good gams
next Saturday. Lewiston has a
good club hut not a whit better
than Skowhegan and many claim
that it is not as good. Cony some
how always manages to make good
showing against the Spindle City
outfit. Two years ago freak play,
in which Robbins gathered up the
ball and ran 80 yards for a touch.
down, enabled the Lewistonians to
stay on the winning side of the
ledger and last year Cony gave Lew.
iston one of the best battles they
ever had. incidentally in both
games they staged couple Of long
marches down the field that had
Pat French worried.
The team at Cony Is very opd-
mistic as to the outcome of the
game Saturday and their feelings
were not hurt any when Johnnie
Plummer Joined the ranks yesterday
afternoon. Johnnie is larger than
the most of the material now out
and should see plenty of action. Ed
die Robinson, who was forced TO
leave the team earlier in the season
because of trouble with his feet, is
back again and going better than
ever. John Diplock, who has been
bothered with bad leg all this sea-
son, has returned to form and should
prove a worthy opponent for the
veteran Lewiston tackle, Red" Mel
win. This is Diplock's first year at
the game but he is powerful and did
excellent work in the Morse game,
Not a man was badly hurt in the
Skowhegan game. The whoH team
is in the best of condition and 1t is
expected that the Red and White
will be able to send its full strength
on the field Saturday against the
Spindle City aggregation.
The team is getting plenty Of
work. Every afternoon from )
O'Clock until dark Coaches Pierce
and Manter are busy rounding them
into shape and drilling some plays
which will be used against the Lew
istonians. The team is in the best
of spirits and are determined to win
if they can and if they cannot they
will at least stage a battle worth
seeing.
The true test Of a sportsman comes
when his team is losing. Almost
all the fans will support the team
when it is winning all its games. The
team deserves the support of the
fans and it is to be hoped that they
viii have plenty of it when the
game starts at Williams field Sat.
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06
Sunday School Pupils
Hold Pleasant
Get-tOgether Social

Last evening at the Methodist yes
try the members of Mrs. Reuel
Whitehouse's class of girls and Har-
ward Gray's class of boys held very
pleasant get-together social in the
vestry of the church. Both of the
classes are large in number and en-
thusiastic in spirit and each mem
Der of the two classes was privileged
to ask guest. so there was a large
and interested attendance.
Story telling and games for groups,
including Pass the Cover" What
Sir: Me, Sir" Squirrel Island
Poison Spot" Snatch" "Trip to
Jerusalem" "Trip to Boston and
Ocean Wave" kept the company in
terestci and amused. Refreshments
Of ice cream and cake We're served.
One and all had very pleasant eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06
Forty Club to
Paint Bath Houses

Although the summer season Is
gone and the Oaks at New Mills has
served it's purpose for the year the
members of the Forty club are aware
that the elements would work havoc
on the implanted bath house erected
through the efforts of that organiza-
ton. Therefore. this week the club
members will do the job themselves
and paint the house so that it may
he protected and kept in good condi-
tion for future years This must be
nroof that the enthusiasm of this or
@anization is not temporary fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06
Relief Corps Holds
Business Meeting

The George A. Bowie Relief Corps
held a profitable business meeting
Monday evening at the Farmingdale
Town Hall at which time plans were
discussed for the holding of fancy
work and cooked food sale under the
supervision of the younger members
at some future date A report of the
dance recently held by the Corps was
given and proved most gratifying, the
members expressing the opinion that
much credit was due the committee
in charge Of the affair. At the next
meeting of the Corps there will be n
rehearsal of officers in preparation
for inspection which will be held
soon. After the business session re-
freshments were served and a social
hour enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06
Is Members at
Meeting of Ministers
Club. South Gardiner

The meeting Of the Ministers Mon
day club of the Kennebec Valley was
held Monday at the Congregational
church in South Gardiner with 10
members present. Dinner was serv-
ed by the ladies Of the church. A
naner on THE Value Of Contests and
Prizes IS an Incentive to Upbuilding
Church School and Church School
Attendance"
The members adopted resolutions
endorsing and heartily commencing
The Red Cross Florida Aid Appeal
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RENEE ADOREE



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shohorn Cattle: heers
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Aberdeen Angus
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DID, VT 24oo
An foundation
harness
nearly Mccorek
bieT mr R1o" beach Brown 5o.egg
cap 400 hr new Daisy
may to be sa lot Oak
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served at noon Bring your II stormy
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06
Members Gardiner
Rotary Take Part
In Rotary Conclave

Local Rotarians took prominent
part in the Rotary conclave at Poland
Springs, Tuesday. when the clubs OF
the Kennebec Valley had charge OF
the luncheon session. Ralph f. Lit
tlefield, president Of the Gardiner
Club acted as presiding officer, the
invocation was given by Rev. ?. IL.
Reardon of this city while Judge VIII
C. Atkins delivered the address or
welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06
Regular Business
Session of Gardiner
3. P. w. ORGANIZATION

The Gardiner p. p. w club held its
regular bi-monthly business meeting
Tuesday evening at which time sew
eral items of routine business were
transacted. The propositions of va
rious entertainment bureaus were
discussed by the club members but
no definite decision was reached.
Miss Alice D. w. White and Miss
Clara Delaware were appointed as
members of the House committee for
the month. The next session of the
club will be featured by a talk by
Hon. c. A. knight concerning his re-
cent trip to Europe. After adjourn
ment cards end refreshments were
enjoyed by those present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

Auburn parties have purchased the
livery business at the lower end of
Water street from P. /. Sanderson
and will continue the business. This
is the place formerly occupied by
Parker and McGugin and run the
past few years by the late E. w. Par
ker. William E. Ware of Skowhegan
for many years a resident of this city
is to have charge of the business. 1t
is understood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

The postponed Joint meeting OF the
Portland and Gardiner Communicates
of the United Order of Golden Cross
will be held Friday evening of this
week, at which time several score of
Portland members will come up TO
Gardiner. The grand commander, Her.
bert Mckinney Of that city, will be
the guest of honor, as well as several
other grand officers. The members of
Gardiner and Hallowell Communicates
are to be invited guests for this occa-
sion. The committee in charge has ar
ranged for supper with music to be
followed by dancing and other enter
tainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06
Party Entertained 81
At Five Islands F

A party Of ten employees OF the
Standard Oil plant in Hallowell
were entertained recently at Five
Islands on Hiram Huntoon's house
boat Mr.. Huntoon was assisted in
entertaining by J. Herbert Fish of
this city. The party went fishing with
excellent success and loads of fish
to bring back. There were several
pleasure trips and eats that bring a
glow of enthusiasm now when they
are remembered. The party certain
ly had the time of their lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06
PTTTSTON
Thomas Roper

the home of his brother-in- law. Al
vim Blair, Monday morning at the
age of 70 years.
He is survived by his wife, Della
Roper. Funeral services will be
held Wednesday afternoon at 2.3
from the home Of Mr.. Blair. Rev
c. NJ. Fraser of Halloween will off
ciate. Interment will be in the
Coss cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

z. L. Goodspeed, chairman of the
Gardiner Red Cross Chapter, has made
the following announcement in regard
to the Florida situation: THE Gardi-
ner Red Cross Chapter appeals again
for help for Florida in its sore dis
tress. The need is greater than at first
anticipated and anything that the Gar
diner chapter can do to speed the cam
paign for funds will be greatly appre-
ciated by the national headquarters.
The chapter would like to name Octo-
Der 10 as Florida Day in the churches
and hopes that a generous sum may
be realized at that time. The money
will at once be forwarded by the local
chapter to headquarters"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06
Funeral of David 3, Allan

Funeral services for David B. Allen
were he'd at 2 o'clock Tuesday after
noon firm his late home at A West
street. the Rev. H. A. Clark officiat-
ing. The Orangemen attended the
services in body, and also conduct
ed their burial service. The home
was crowded with many -sorrowing
friends while the floral tributes were
many and beautiful all attesting to
the high esteem in which the deceas-
ed was held.
The bearers were Porter Walbridge,
Bert Drisko, w. H. Dodge, and Ralph
Colby. Interment was in the family
lot in the North Cemetery at Itch
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06
ADJUSTMENTS
"BIarney" Metros Newest Picture at
johnson Opera House TODAY

After three French roles in a row,
Renee Adoree, the winsome "Meli-
sande" Of 1.-THE Big Parade" has
changed her nationality to Irish,
In the Metro G oldwyn- Mayer pic
ture, "Blarney," from the Saturday
Evening Post story by Dom Byrne,
she is Peggy Nolan" the colleen
heroine who loves and finally wins
James Carabine, the Irish prize
ring champion, played by Ralph
Graves. q
Her performance in her present
picture, now playing at the Johnson
Opera House today will be studies
with keen interest by her admirers
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06
Journal Service
AGAIN This Afternoon

The Kennebec Journal office viii
continue It's world series service TINS
afternoon and during the remainder
of the series. The new score board
and megaphone service was given
real test OF popularity yesterday
when the crowd came back for the
final innings after the game had been
suspended on account of rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

One of the most interesting pieces
Of garden produce yet observed IN
this vicinity is n gigantic Guinea
butter bean which was raised by w
II. Davis of West Gardiner. A sim
gle bean measured 90 12 inches in
length. and IA Ia inches in circum-
ference. 1t weighed 4 pounds and the
vine was 80 feet long. The blossoms
were large and white appearing like
ground glass. The leaves measured
5 inches to Is inches across. Mr.
Davis also has a rhubarb leaf which
measured 80 by % inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

Leon ". Pulsifer leaves today for
Sangersville where he will conduct
an evangelistic meeting Thursday
evening. and also a meeting at Do
-Foxcroft the following evening.
He will return home in time for the
usual Saturday evening service at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
Shea, Beach Hill at 1850 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

The business session of the Car
diner Forty Club held at the Ameri-
can Legion Hall Tuesday noon was
given over to the discussion of plans
for the Masquerade Ball to be given
by the Club the latter part of this
month. ]. J. McDermoot is chairman
of the committee in charge of ar
rangements and promised a more de-
tailed report at the next meeting of
the Club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

Bishop Anderson will be the speak
er Nov. 20, at the Methodist Centen-
NAL observance. The program
planned for the occasion of the CEN
tennial will begin Nov. % and will
probably go through till Dec. q II
is planned to observe this anniver-
sary of the local church in a fitting
fashion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

The annual freshman-sophomore re-
ception, the first social event of the
school seas0A will be held at the high
school gym Friday evening of this
week. The affair has long been an in
stitution at the Gardiner school, it's
purpose being to enable the first year
students to become better acquainted
1t is given by the members of the
sophomore class, and the class officers
are working as committee for its sue
cess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. John Roberts and
Stewart Kenney Of Cleremont. n. H,
have been recent guests at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Mcdonald Of
Heselton street. They were accompa-
MED on their return by Mrs Kenney
and children, who have been guests of
her parents for the past month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

II. T.. Crimmins has just finished
giving the annual tuberculin test to
the COWS Of his herd. All passed sue
cessfully. This is the fifth consecu-
tive year that all the cows Of this
herd have passed the test.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

The PAYERS arrived in town Mon
day and started their work on the
lower end Of Water street, Tuesday
morning completing considerable
stretch before o'clock The cutters
are now completing their work, ana
will be leaving town this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

The Hallowell Parent Teacher AS
sociation will give a reception to the
teachers of the city Thursday even
ing, Oct. IA at City hall. A pleasing
program will be presented at this
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

The first meeting for the season Of
the Gardiner Public Health Associa-
ton was held Tuesday evening at the
Health Centre at which time plans
for fall and winter work were dis
cussed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

The many friends of John r. KEEL
lev manager of the Fred N. Boston
Coal Co, who has been seriously Ill
at his home on Spring street will be
pleased to learn that his condition is
ir,nroved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

There will be a meeting Of the
Board of Trade Friday evening at
the Legion rooms to receive reports
of the carnival committees. All
should bear the matter in mind and
be sure to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

are not secuted they are able "a
play more on their own merits"
practical working agreement can bs
established, Coach Macracken said a,
Lafayette, in registering his an.
prevail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-06

B. P. w. club dance at American
Legion Hall tonight is open to the
public Tickets may be procured
from club members or at the door
Adv