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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24
WIRELESS LICENSE GIVEN.
Indian Radio Company to Open
Lines to Britain.

license Tor the operation of a
duplex wireless communication system
between the United Kingdom and
India on the beam principle has been
granted to the Indian Radio Tele.
graph Co, and 1t IL expected that this
service will he opened to the public
soon.
Another Indian company has been
authorized to erect two large broad
casting stations, one near Bombay and
the other near Calcutta. 1t is antici-
pated that they will start broadcasting
by the end of the year, Consul Jenkins
reports to the Department of Com
merce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

NMAL-Washington Radio Forum
t2SS.9 Meters.)
to 7;i5 p.m-Science news or the
week.
.:l5 10 p.m.-Supper dance pro.
gram by Ted NewelI's Band
TO 500 p.m.-Phil Hayden and Les
rolvin. popular radio entertainers.
$40 to $40 p.m.-"Curious Customs
Of Korea by Lieut.. Col. II. Edmund
Bulls
$40 TO $40 p.m.-The Red Arrow
Quartet. Harry r. Cramer. Irving ID.
Schaffer, r. NJ. Gibbs and Fred w.
Echoeller.
$40 to $50 p.m.--Recita. by Am.
trose Durkin. basso.
$50 to 10 p.m.-Washingto Novelty
String Orchestra.
Early Program Tomorrow.
1890 TO 1870 p.m.-City Clubs week.
" Friday luncheon forum. presenting
DR.. st. Louis Estes Of Chicago, who
will speak on Rapidly Vanishing HUI.
manity"; music by McWilliams' Syn
copators.
wkC-Radio Corporation of America
1885 Metersl.
7pm.-Raleigh Orchestra.
80 p.m-"John Hancock Budgets
by Strickland Gillian.
p.m.~-Concert by the United States
Navy Band Orchestra from the Ma
rine Barracks.
2:20 p.m--kitt hour OF music, with
George Dixon Thompson. pianist.
10 to II p.m.--Le Paradis Band.
Early Program Tomorrow.
$40 to 7:45 am.-Tower health ex
ercises. broadcast jointly with WEAF
from the Metropolitan Tower, New
York City.
11:55 am. Arlington time signals.
u noon-Dairy flashes. &
1915 p.m.-Organ recital.
J to 2 p.n-Lee House Trio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

Radio broadcasts for the tired bust.
ness man" are bein Esent out by Sta
ton WRNY of New York. Every
Sunday afternoon at o'clock, this sta
ton puts on special program, dis
cussing important problems for. the
business man, at O time when it is
believed peace ana quiet reign in the
average home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24
Steamer Orchestra on Air.
novel program has been arranged

A novel program has been arranged
by station WOR, in Newark. y. j.,
for Friday night at 10 o'clock, when
music by the orchestra Of the French
Line steamship Paris, now in port at
New York. will be broadcast direct
from the vessel. This organization is
composed entirely of French musicians
and the program will consist chiefly Of
French selections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24
OSMANIEH STATION READY
Center Near Canstantinople
Open After Repairs.

The wireless station at Osmanieh
near Constantinople. reconditioped by
the French Wireless Co., is now ready
for operation. This station was con
structed during the World War, but
dismantled in 1891 during the oceupa.
ton by the allies.
In March, 1924, the National AS.
sembly voted to expend 100000 liras
for the construction of new station
at Angora and the repair of the old
Osma nieh station. In addition to the
installation of new commercial trans
hitting equipment, it is planned to in.
stall apparatus for both radio broad.
casting and reception, Vice Consul
Jordon advises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24
Local Radio Entertainment
Thursday, Feb. "a. 1927

NAA-WastingtOn Navy Yard.
(434.5 Meters.
1905 a.m.-Weather Bureau reports
3:4o p.m.-Weather Bureau reports
s.o5 p.m.-Arlington time signals.
1905 p.m.-Weather Bureau reports
NRHF-Washington Radio Hospital
Fund (256 Meters.
II 10 II noon-Current events and
police reports.
" Withdrawing Radio Forum
I9o4 Nfnfav-uN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24
Gives Interference Talks.

WBBM Of Indianapolis is broadcast
ing each week lecture or talk on In
reference and how to avoid it. Each
Wednesday at 1890 pm, Andrew J.
Allen of the Broadcast Listeners
League goes on the air for the benefit
of fans seeking relief from all sorts of
interference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24
Says Radio Jazz Fading.

Ballad and story songs Of the heart
and home are fast replacing jazz in
the desires of the average radio fan,
according to Allen McQuhae of the
Atwater Kent broadcast organization
who says song writer's must soon start
writing more songs of this popular
type and less jazz dance music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

4 death-bed request from a local
hospital in Hartford, Conn, stopped
one number Of program by Walter
Dawley. from station VITO, recent
ly The patient strained every mus.
Gle and nerve to ask that Mr.. Dawley
play Face 70 Face" The request was
granted Immediately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24
Station West of Here
Selected i'm Contest
For Radio Listeners

The thir1 station selected for
idontificatton for the eighth
week Of Tho Stars radio contest
broadcast about s:55 o'clock last
night two popular selections
played by an orchestra. They
were, "The Little White House,
and "A Half IO0n Is Better
Than No Moon" The station is
west Of Washington.
The fourth station will be.
picked up tonight as usual be-
tween 100 and s o'clock. A cash
PM Of $40 is awarded weekly
to the contest winner. In tho
event Of q tie the full award Is
given to tho tying contestan1A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

The Chinese have often been con-
quered. but their victors have al
ways been absorbed by them. AS
a race, they Ioathe fighting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

The only remaining absolute mon
archs in the world today are the
rulers of Abyssinia, Afghanistan and
Siam.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-12-15
daughter Miss Elsie who lives with

daughter Miss Elsie who lives with
her.
The New Ford.
The wave of nationwide interest in
the new Ford struck Grantsville last
Friday when a Tudor Sedan was
shown by the Motor Service Company,
A large number of people inspected
Henry's newest creation and it is
stated that number of orders were
booked.
Church Services.
Services will be held in the Church
es next Sunday as follows: Methodist,
Sunday school at 10 a. M, Christian
Endeavor at $3.50 p. M; Reformed:
Sunday school at $3.50 and Worship at
1920 a. M; Lutheran, Sunday School
at l: Is and Worship at 2:30 p. m.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Everett Miller on Saturday last.
James Love, of Cumberland, has
opened the National Barber shop, for
merly occupied by the late G. w. Eel
Ter, ST.
M. Nathan is seriously i'll at the
home of his niece, Mrs. Truman
Frankhouser, Keyser, West Va, where
he went several weeks ago to spend
the winter.
The condition of Harold Boucher,
who is being treated in Philadelphia
hospital is reported as very encourag-
ing.
Miss Ruth Keller, of Cumberland,
spent the weekend with her brother,
DR.. B. T. Keller.
The members of the Lutheran Wo-
mems Missionary Society are planning
for a bazaar and social to be held in
the Church basement next Monday
evening.
Miss Gertie Hone spent the week
end with her sister, Mrs. Truman
Frankhouser, at Keyser, West Va.
Last Friday morning brought in the
first bit of real winter, the mercury
touched zero that morning. Today
(Tuesday) is like a spring day, with
very mild temperature.
Mrs. Maud Zeller, of Baltimore,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Zeller last
week.
Mrs. C. J. Klock returned to the
Victoria Hotel last Thursday, having
spent the past three weeks with her
husband in Easton, Pa.
Prof. Ralph R. Webster, of Mt. Saw
age, was a visitor here last Friday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-12-15
HOYES
q HO1 Els

Messrs D. o. Dewitt and son Webb
Dewitt with Mrs. R. B. Friend spent
last Sunday with Mr.. Charles Dewitt
at Gortner. The latter has been quite
ill for the past few weeks at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Will Spoerlein.
Miss Sudie Friend, of Mountain
Lake Park, came to Hoyes on Tuesday
evening. and will remain here until
after the holidays as guest of her
sister, Mrs. ]. A. Dewitt.
Mr.. Earle Fazenbaker and brother,
of Westernport, and Mr.. Michaels, of
Cumberland, were over Sunday Wis
itors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Asa B. Friend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Shope are
very happy over the arrival of an in
FAINT daughter at their home in this
village, this week.
Mr.. W. A. Smith is attending court
in Oakland this week a,s a member of
the petit jury.
Miss Mae Dewitt and Mr.. owen
Dewitt, with Mr.. and Mrs. Webb
Dewitt were doing their Christmas
shopping at Frostburg one day the
past week.
The Christmas spirit has again been
revived in our community and the lit
tie folks as we'll as the older ones are
looking forward to the visit from
Santa Claus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Custer and
Miss Bernice Friend were Oakland
visitors on Tuesday of this week.
The Sunday school at this place is
preparing program to be given at
the M. E. church on the evening of
December oath, or the night preceding
Christmas.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-12-15

an. D."-Medical doctor, mule dri-
yer, Malthusian Disbelievers, mud dig
ger, modern derilects and practically
anything one would want to contrive.
1t also may be the initials of some
prominent person of the community.
1t is especially confusing in headlines
of newspapers and may be used as
camoufage. Full particulars next
Thursday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-12-15
EXTRA WRONG FONTS
By Scoop.
Tools and Tularemia.


Rabbits in plentiful numbers allow
ed Doc Melody, veteran veterinarian,
to inspect their ivers for signs of tul-
aremia at the clinic held at the Fair
Grounds on Saturday under the direc-
ton of Scoop and The Republican. The
M. D. (mule doctor) adjusted his oper-
ating tools as Scoop administered the
anaesthetic, and it was discovered that
fifty per cent of the rabbits "de-liv-
cred" were white spoilers. The M. D.
arrived from his Pennsylvania home
early in the morning and departed
when the evening sky was laying the
day to rest. When interviewed on the
subject the doctor said, 81 think the
clinic was a success. Never have l
seen so many livers. Nothing but
white spots will my vision behold, but
it is just as we'll that never view the
darker side of things" His parting
words we've, "Let Jim Painter and
Dick Browning shoot all they want. !"
To Build A Fence?
"School Board Head Gets New
Post" reads current headline in one
of the daily papers. He should paint
this one and keep it new. "Save the
surface and you save all"
a**
Seph's Contribution.
81 gave him his breakfast and cup
of coffee, but he got away in high
powered car before / could get his
license NUMBER" woman remarked
yesterday when tellin' about feedin' a
tramp.-Seph in the New Dominion.
Even a Child Knows.
Dear Santa:-I am a little child,
not too childish, but still old enough
to know better, and | am writing to
ask that you leave one years sub
scription to The Republican when you
make your deposits in our stockings.
enjoy reading all the news of the
town and county while it is news, even
though l can't understand all l know
about my A, B, C's. l wouldn't mind
some toys, too; but The Republican
heads the list.
Yours for news,
AURELIA OPHELIA POTITIS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-12-15

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To Build A Fence?

"School Board Head Gets New
Post" reads current headline in one
of the daily papers. He should paint
this one and keep it new. "Save the
surface and you save ALL"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-12-15
Even a Child Knows.
Scoops List of Authorizations.


AURELIA OPHELIA POTITIS
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06
Long Neck

Mr.. and MIS-. Rufus d. Lingo of
Wilmington are spending several
days with the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. G. Lingo and family.
Miss Emily Joseph of near Lewes
spent a part of last week with Miss
Marguerite Burton.
The Ladies Aid Society announce
that their next meeting of Thursday
evening, May II, will be held with
Mrs. ]. D. Warrington. Should the
weather prevent then the following
evening which will be the 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. Warrington en-
tertained a number of guests on Sun
day as follows: Mr.. Jand Mrs. Albert
Tyndall and family of Shortly, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Dorman and family,
also Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Hickman
and family of Harbeson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Granville Tyndail of Milton.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Warrington
had as their dinner guests on Sun
day afternoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Beau
ford Warrington and daughter Mary
of Nassau and Mrs. Lille Warning
ton of Lewes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Parsons and
daughter Edna also George Hazard
motored to Harrington on Sunday
where they spent the day with Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Goslee.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Lingo enter
tained Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Wilson and
two children of near Houston on
Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06
Chaplain's Chapel

Alfred McIlvaine and family, also
Mrs. John Stockley spent SUNDAY
with Joshua Prettyman.
MYRTLE Taylor spent the weekend
with Gladys Truitt.
/ NJ. Dickerson has recently pur-
chased a new Ford truck.
Mr.. Welch, also Mr.. CULLEN ana
family spent Sunday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Peterson.
Linford Isaacs spent the weekend
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
lard Isaacs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Passwaters
are being congratulated on the ar
rival of a fine baby girl.
Melvin Banning, Alice Banning,
Nav Passwaters and Edgar O'Day
were out joy riding Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Isaacs also
little Mary spent last Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Peterson.
William Truitt and family spent
Sunday with w. S. O'Day and fam
lily.
Mrs. J. NJ. Dickerson spent the
latter part of last week with her mo-
ther at Bridgeville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Isaacs spent last
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. O'Day.
The Ladies Aid of Chaplain's Chap
ell Church which met at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Passwaters on
Thursday evening was very largely
attended. The next aid will meet on
Friday, May goth, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Smith.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06
FELLOWSHIP SOCIAL

The Fellowship Bible class of the
Avenue NJ. E. Church held its May
social at the home of it's teacher,
Mrs. A. E. Num-, Tuesday evening,
May 3rd. About forty members were
present. Many things of Importance
were discussed. The ways and means
committee of the building fund, re-
ported moneys made from May, 1926
to May, 1927, $429.1S.
A new committee was appointed
for the next year, just beginning and
plans made for the years work. A
special collection of $25.00 was TAX
en- to be sent to the Mississippi
flood victims. June 21st was set a
part for the annua lpicinc at Reho-
both. Other matters of business were
settled after which refreshments
were served. About II p. m. the class
bade Mrs. Mum good night, feeling
they had spent a very pleasant as
we'll as a profitable evening.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06
Oakley

Several of our people attended the
Field Meet at Georgetown last Fri
day. All reported nice time.
c. w. Short and family of Green
wood visited among relatives and
friends Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Mollie Deputy who fell and
hurt herself Saturday night, is still
under the care of DR.. James and is
not much improved.
J. P. Webb is not feeling so good
at this writing.
Mrs. Georgeanna Hemmonds spent
Sunday evening with her brother,
William Donovan, of Redden.
William Webb of Wilmington is
spending sometime with his father,
]. P. Webb.
Howard Short of Oakley and Miss
Agnes Jester of Milton were quietly
married Saturday, April 30. They
will reside on farm near Harris
store.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward Webb and
family were Greenwood visitors on
Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Short, wife of Harry
Short of Philadelphia was buried at
Oakley cemetery, Thursday, April
2S.
Mr.. and Mrs. Truttt Webb enter
tained Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Short ov-
er the weekend.
Preaching at Oakley M. P. Church
Sunday, May 9Th, at 8 o'clock. Ev-
erybody come.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06
MILFORD GRANGE

On May 9TH, at s p. M, the regu-
lar meeting of the Grange will be
held and the fourteen officers will
take charge of the lecture hour. Of
course we expect something brainy
and unusual on this occasion.
The Juveniles will go to enjoy
the program of their elders, after a
business meeting.
Shawnee Division gave a delight
full evening last Saturday. The two
playlets, "The Sewing Society,"" and
feminine Bravery" were just full
of fun. Mrs. Fred Breme sang very
sweetly two solos; Joe Elliott had
a humorous recitation and Mrs.
George Rodney a humorous mono
logue. Maxine Groves piano solo and
Mrs. Bess Shew's reading rounded
out complete evening crowned by
ice cream and crackers.
The degree team practices this
Friday night.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06
WANTS TO KNOW ABOUT
FEEDING

Mr.. Editor saw in the Chronicle
of April 29th, letter that said poul-
try raisers lost million dollars
through improper feeding of chicks.
That letter was signed observer
and 1 want to ask some questions on
the subject.
| have been raising chicks in a
small way, and have had some los
ses. observer" says to be essential
depends on four important factors:
viz; housing, sanitary, ventilation
and dry.
1 agree with him in these. had
rather have a half-pound of dust in
the roost room, than a teaspoonful
of ,dampness.
He spoke of breedings. etc. In
my case 1 have to depend on the
other fellow in that; for 1 buy my
chicks. l bought SAT three weeks
ago and 1 have lost % of them.
observer" says there is much in
feeding. There are so many kinds of
feed, and each dealer says that his
are the best; so the result is, that
/ do notS know which to believe.
would like for observer" to write
a letter in the Chronicle and tell
which is the best feed in his exper-
ience, and tell the proper time for
feeding.
This year 1 am using a brand of
Bran starting feed and chick feed,
using half-and-half; placing a small
amount in a small trough. When
this was cleaned up l put in more. 1
have had better results this year,
and less trouble. L. used to have
certain times to feed.
If there is anything that | can
learn l am ready to undertake it.
(Signed): G. H. Morris.
Frederick, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06

wave are gradually meeting with re-
suits. Next week the law prohibit
ing the shipment of firearms in the
mails will become effective. The
postmasters have already been noti-
fed concerning the regulations, and
every precaution will be taken to
guard against the sale of deadly
weapons to others than authorized
persons. This method may not stop
banditry, but it will undoubtedly
check the flow of guns into the
hands of daring youths and facili-
tate the capture of gun-toters.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06

1T is now only until tomorrow
when the delicious strawberry fresh
from the fields of Sussex County,
will be with us once more for six
weeks. 1t is a pleasant realization
for all whoever ate fresh strawber-
ries from the vine to the table in
just a few minutes, to face. A fresh
grown strawberry, a dish of sugar,
and ample time to pull the "cap"
from the berry on the table, and
then dip into the sugar and without
the aid of spoon, fork or other con-
trivance which the Great Ruler OF
the Universe provided every normal
being with at birth, proceed to con-
sumo one of the finest berries grown.
1t has been said truthfully, that the
Lord might have created better
fruit than the strawberry; but, it is
a fact that He never did," so it is an
accepted fact, that the strawberry
season in Delaware especially, is the
time when all peoples should be
thankful and happy to be able to
enjoy the berry from the vine to the
dish and table, in just a tritle longer
than it requires a healthy person to
complete the dream of pleasure,
with the aid of berry, sugar and
finger to finish the picture. Just to
realize the picture of broiled spring
chicken, fluffy waffles and ripe
strawberries with a cup of sugar be-
side the plate. What more could be
desired?
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06
LOCAL RED CROSS GIVES $4,000

The local branch of the American
Red Cross contributed $4,000 to the
flood sufferers of the Mississippi
Valley. This leaves a balance in the
treasury of $1O1.0O. Millions of dol
lars have been contributed by the or
ganization throughout the United
States to the needs of the thousands
of flood sufferers.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06
MILFORD VETERAN OFFICER
NOW ON RETIRED LIST

1t. Col. William E. Lank, of Mil
ford, Del, 309th Infantry, having
reached the age of GA years, was
placed in the Unassigned Section on
March g. Col. Lank was for many
years a member of the National
Guard of the State of Delaware; is a
veteran of the Spanish-American
and World Wars, and an indefatig-
able student of military affairs.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06
CARD OF THANKS

The wife, son, sister and brothers
of the late R. Harry Hollis, wish to
express their appreciation of all
courtesies shown them by friends
during their bereavement. The Fam
lily. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all friends and
relatives who so kindly assisted us
during the illness and death of QUA
mother, Lydia C. Jump, also those
who sent the beautiful floral Offer
ings. John c. Jump, Herbert C..
Jump and Family. 1T
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06
NUPTIALS
TOTTEM-MORGAN

The many friends of Miss Helen
Morgan of Greenwich, Conn, form
erly of Houston, will be surprised to
learn of her marriage to Kenneth
Totem, also of Greenwich. They
were married October 20, 1926 and
until recently had kept it a secret.
ESHAM-LINGO
Miss Evelyn Pearl Lingo, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. R. Lingo and Cal
vim j. Esham, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Esham, both of Millsboro,
were Joined in holy matrimony Sun
day, May 1st, 1927, by Rev. Conrad
Hamer, pastor of Glendale M. E.
Church.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06
MILFORD, FRIDAY, MAY 6, 49,
TELEPHONE SERVICE IN
MILFORD

In a night and day the telephone
service was transferred from its ola
quarters to the Masonic Temple
Building. one block away, without
any serious disturbance of the SER
vice to patrons. In the new quar-
ters they will have much larger ana
more comfortable space, having the
second floor, with storage room IN
the yards in the rear of the build
ing.
Milford has had fair service Tor
several years, but the time is at
hand when Milford must have the
same kind CT service, as is Siven to
Dover and other places of equal i'm
portance. The telephone manage
ment is friendly to Milford and
knows the needs of this point; es-
pecially the business end OF the
problem.
The problem can be solved salts
factory in only one way for the peo-
ple of Milford, and that way is an
installation of a complete system
which will clear away the obsolete
methods of operation. Milford is en-
titled to the best service, and the
people through personal effort, and
persistent agitation on the part OF
the Chamber of Commerce, will in
sist that they get what they are
paying for-modern service. This
we believe will be given now that
the telephone company has the space
for installation of modern switch
board and other equipment to serve
Milford, as her business men and
people are asking for this; nothing
more, nothing less.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06

It's funny, five or ten dollars will
buy a good book ON history which
cost billions of dollars to make.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06

Some of our farmers are becoming
so well educated they can't tell when
it is going to rain.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-06
z2oS

TOMORROW afternoon the annual
school election of trustees for the
various school districts in Delaware
will be held. How many parents
have given thought to, or will attend
the election to see that the educa-
ton of their child is safeguarded? 1t
is the parents who are responsible
for their children's welfare.