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Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12

down again. At last Mrs. Wibblo-
wobblc said:
Nov l will cut Uncle Wig
gily 5 chocolate cake
"Yes, and then We will give Lulu
ler presents. cried Susie Little
tail.
"Oh, dear. And I haven't one u
give her, > thought Uncle Wiggily.
His pink nose twInkled very fase.
Mrs. Wibblewobble thrust Il knife
into the big chocolate cake. 1t
seemed to stick. Then the cake fed
apart and out of it rolled "A package,
wrapped in oiled paper and tied
with a pink ribbon. Mrs. Wibble-
wobble looked at the package and
read:
a present from Uncle Wiggily
to Lulu!'
"Oh, what is it, screamed the
duck girl, clapping her wings And
when the present was opened, in
side was a lovely red shell neck
lace.
''Oh, how wondcrful!' quacked
Lulu, rushing over to kiss Uncle
Wiggily. And how clever Of YOU
to hide my present in the chocolate
cake!'
"Ye-vc-vcs," stammcrcd the rab-
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12

and they have things that little
duck girls like But as Uncle
Wiggily started to 90 away from
the table Mr.. WibblcN obble
quacked:
keep your seat, Mr.. Longears.
The party isn't half over vet. The
best part is yet TO come. We re go.
ing to cut your chocolate cake
eyes, and there's something
else. tool" barked Jackie aud IL
partly took his story book out from
heneath his coat-the book he was
going to give Lulu as a present.
Dear met thought Uncle Viz,
eily. u don't dare say why !
want to 90 out. Lulu would think
I didn t love her il | said | was GO
ing out now to get her a present a.
a drug store. She will think shoulf
have brought the present with me
when l brought the cake. And 50 |
should have done If | hadn't been
50 forgctful. Oh. what shall | do!
Once again the bunny tried to
Slip cut to go get Lulu present,
hut each time Mr.. Wihblewobble
caught him and not knowing the
reason. made Uncle Wiggily SIT
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12
Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD E. GARIS
Copyright, 1928, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY AND LULU'S
PRESENT

When Uncle Wiggilv sit down to
tie table Of good thrgs to eat at
lie surprise party of Lalu Wibble
wobble, the rabbit gentleman heard
a whisper, as | told YOU in TIE story
last night. And the whisper surpris
Cd him very much, even while he
Was looking at the big chocolate
rake which he had brought to The
larty.
Now the whisper t}rr Uncle Wig
gily heard, as he sa- down with the
others after playing games, came
from Jackie Bow Wow, the puppy
dog boy. And Jackie whispered TO
Sammie LittletaiI, the rabbit, and
said:
What did YOU bring Lulu for a
present ,"
u brought her a picture book, -
said Sammie. "What did yod bring
her. Jackie? ?'
II brought her story book ana
| have it here under my coat , soft
ly barked the puppy dog. And
after we get through eating m 60
ing TO give Lulu my present. >
so am L. said Samm!c.
And when he heard thess whisp-
ers. all Of a sudden Uncle Wiggily
felt very queer for he said to him
self:
"Goodness me, l haven't brought
Lulu any present except that ehoco-
late cake and that doesn't count,
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12
SCOUT EXECUTIVE
TO Be GUEST At
ANNUAL DINNER

Word has been received from {.
!. Carlson ot Los Angeles. regional
Eov Scout executive. that he viii
be in Fl Centre Monday ana in at
tendance AT the annual meeting oi
the Imperial-Yuma Council in Holt
Vile that evening. Carlson organ
ized the council SIX wears ago this
month. He will be guest Of honor
and the principal speaker during
the evening.
Everything is in readiness for tn
banquet. according to word received
bv :. /. MrCrory. Boy Scout cXcct-
tive. from members If the Holt
willie NJ. +. Ladies, who are 10 serv,
the dinner.
Reservations have been limited 70
100. due to lack Of space. \ full az
tendance is expected, as in years
past over 100 have usually attended
these affairs.
Election Of Officers and district
committeeman will be among the
important business of the evening.
An interesting program has bcor
prepared including several musical
mum bcrS.
The dinner will Doe held at the
civic center at : o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12

for everybody will eat part of that
and j. won't be tor Lulu at all. /
should have brought her a present
such as necklace of shells or Il
bracelet Of beans OF something Ike
that. How stupid of me to forget
! was so excited aDout that choc)-
late cake that ! never thought OF
present. And everybody else W'll
be giving Lulu one after we eat ami
She surely viii expect one from M
and / won't have any to give her,
Oh, this is DREADFUL
The rabbit gentleman felt 80
badly about this that hc did not
hear al the other talk that was 60
ing on around him. But hc caught
the word present. several
times and he knew the other chill.
drcn were speaking Of what they
were going 10 give Lulu.
81 wonder if / couldn't slip out
to drug store and buy something
before il is too late thought
Uncle Wiggily as he reached for thn
pitcher Of water when Mrs. Wibble-
wobblc asked him TO pass the spoons
and the duck lady looked at him
sort Of queer like.
"Oh. excuse me, said Uncle
Wiggiy. 1T was pepper you asked
for -
"No! spoons, laughed Mrs
Wibblcwobble with quack and
she wondered what Uncle Wiggily
was thinking Of to be so absent
minded.
Yes, / II slip out to a drug store
and get Lulu present, said tn
bunny to himself, pushing back his
chair. "Drug stores keep open late
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12

Mildred OLDHAM, president; Theo-
dore Tubb, vice president; Mary
Yeargin, secretary; Mary Williams,
treasurer The first meeting was
held at the home Of Mary Ieargin
on Wednesday evening, when the
work of the club was launched.
The finance committee Of the
Methodist church met at the nome
Of Rcv. John Englc ON Tuesday
morning. They were served with a
waffle breakfast.
The court of honor had pot luck
diner at : o'clock on Monday
evening when the boys deserving
promotions were given their badges.
Leonard Ragle and Earl Goule were
made Eagle scouts; James Myers
and r. = Walker, first class scouts;
Jarry Lcffingwcu, Robert Laughf-
lin, Arthur Laymond, Linton Wade,
second class scouts.
A ear occupied by three Mexlcans,
colided with truck belonging TO
Joe Daily, on Tuesday. One oc-
cupant of the ear was bruised quite
badly while another had his left
leg broken They were sent to the
County hospital
A. f. Leonard, motor officer,
was slightly injured Tuesday.
The annual meeting Of the Impe-
rial-Yuma Scout council will meet
on Monday evening at the civic cen
ter at 7 O'Clock, and a dinner will
be served. The plates sell for Sl.2j
each. The ladies Of the Methodist
church will prepare the dinner.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of I'm
perial Valley for this Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
January IL, 1909

This was the annual meeting day
Of Imperial Water Company 10. |,
and the day began with the usual
of conference in small groups
on streets, in an effort to frame up
something of program for the pro
ceedings of the day. Taking part
in the sessions were D. G. Aplin, E.
X. Carrier, F. C. Farr, f. r. Baker,
S. NJ. Bixby, C. G. Darling, Nye,
Judge Victor f. Shaw, w. A. Edgar,
G. w. Adair, Farnsworth and Stone.
Mrs. T. \. Diamond expects her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Rvncr-
son of San Diego, for a visit. Mr..
Ryncrson owns property here now
and may build on some of his lots
while here.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12
HOLTNlLLE
(Press Staff Correspondent)


HOLTVILLE. Jan. ll.-The Holt
lille Junior chamber of commerce
lad their regular Thursday morning
breakfast this week at the Alamo
afe. The details of the plans for
banning 9TH street Broadway were
completed.
Seyth Nudeson who was hurt re-
emily while operating a dredge is
bow reported to be improving quite
-apidly. He is at the Methodist
hospital in Los Angeles.
f. NJ. .Templeron and crew of
men from Imperial are completing
he new lighting system in the Holt
lie Irrigation office.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Hinderks at
ended a dinner bridge party given
" DR.. and Mrs. II. Y. Gray Of I'M
lerial. Tuesday evening. The party
vas at Las Flores.
O. y. Shaw of Los Angeles and
b. W. Hoover Of Oceanside were in
Ioltville Tuesday to attend stock
holders meeting of the Holtvllle
Sank.
The Imperial Valley Milk Produc-
VS. Association had its monthly
meeting Wednesday evening. The
1rizes were awarded for the mem
,ership drive held during the month
+ December. The following receiv-
d prizes: first prize, J. A. Peck,
80; second, Mace Williams, So;
bird. Virgil Richards, SO.
Miss Martha Tanner, member OF
he local high school faculty left
Thursday afternoon for San Diego
% be with her mother who is i'll.
Hugh Follendore left Monday for
.os Angeles to be gone on business
ntil Thursday.
The stockholders Of the HoltVlile
Bank held meeting Tuesday even
ne for the purpose of electing Off
ers for the ensuing year. The fol-
awing were elected: s. f. Shaw,
resident: r. L. Wilson, vice presi-
ent and cashier; :. +. Shaw, G. y.
haw. X. W. Hoover u. B. Roberts,
l.. Wilson, directors.
Walter Reynolds and Joe Feiera-
end attended the interpost council
leeting AT Imperial Monday even
ng.
Mr.. Morris. state inspector of the
hools was at the local high school
ecentlv. After Spending the day
hcre inspecting the several depart
cnts, he seemed very well pleased
nd compliicnted the school i'm gen
raj. giving ii in his estimation a
%ating equal to one Of the best i'm
H. valley. Especially did hc compH-
& lcnt the general conduct and ap-
%earapce of the student body.
N Some time ago the student body
N the local high school voted sum
u money for the purpose of huying
4 *Neaters for the girls belonging TO
81 Il indoor team for two years. The
u Slllowing girls received sweaters:
..si ldred Elder, Mildred Gallatin,
u elma Simpson, four year sweaters;
a-smadcan Simpson, three year sweat
~ Marie Edwards. Thelma Sprelng,
sAiay Williams, two year sweaters.
e. sweaters are TO be navy blue
y IN gold stripes around the arm
n presenting the number of years
AfNcd on tho team.
" Last Monday several members of
N 4 senior class Of the local high
n hnol organized Senior Music
ian. ANY member Of the senior
M ss may become member OF the
8h. Ii is the intention Of this
u ah to develop a chorus, an orehes-
and also special singing The
\ ,Nawing were elected as Officers;
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12
III gentleman. . Wash + it,

bit gentleman. Wash t it,
And then he thought. which was
the truth, that this was a trick OF
Nurse Jane :, who baked the cake ,
70 put a present for Lulu inside a.
8 surprise, not only for the duck
girl, but for Mr. Longcars as we'll
Anyhow, the bunny didn t have
10 60 out to buy gift at the drug
store and everybody was happy
Lulu most of all and not crumb
Of chocolate cake was left. 50 ii
the baker wagon will give the milk
bottle a ride around the clothes
post, I'll tel you next about Uncle
Wiggily and the cold stone.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12
Imperial Valley Press
Information Department
BUY 1T IN Ell CENTRIC
AcefvLene WeLdine-GenerGl Machine Work

Cylinder Grinding Boring Piston Grinding n.y.
wheel ring gears. Pumps and Tractor work. Bicycles
Novelties Wilson Machine Shop 1922 Main Phone 40-J
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12
TEN YEARS AGO
January II, 1919

Although it is estimated that more
than 400 Imperial Valley people at
tempted the trip, not more than
200 landed at Aguiiito, the ccric
setting for the formal celebration of
the opening of the new national
highway which links Mcxicali and
Enscna6a.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
January IL, 1914

San Diego has taken a big step
ahead in subscribing for state high
way bonds in the sum of 100000,
of which $2Sj,000 is pledged for use
of Il highway between San Diego
and FL Centre.
II. II. Ncncil, father of Dave Ven.
ell of Verde and True of FL Centre,
is visiting his sons. Mrs. Alice
Sample, cousin of the Ncncil broth.
ers, is also visiting them.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12
SEALS GET FIELDER
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. l2- sam
Langford. Cleveland outfielder, viii
complete the garden roster for the
san Francisco Seals, Secretary
George Alfred Putnam announced
today. Langford comes to the Coast
League team in part payment for
Earl Averil.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12
3rownie Cleaners and Overs
uiIding Materials -Whiting-Mead Co.
Drugs and Beauty Shop.
Furniture-Clayton, For Furniture

I uTHtUTe -CtUytUH, I Ut Ut HtIUTe
Rugs, nOeums, stoves, window shades, NeScO kero
stoves Pacific gas ranges camp equipment, hard
Pianos new. used Sewing machines. Card
tables, chairs rented for parties, etc. 115 n. 9th
st. PHONE G23
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12

Orland, Glenn county, shipped 45
ears of oranges this year, about the
same Weld as in 1922.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12
llturaI Implements-Farm Equipment

,st complete stock of parts in the valley. Catl-
Tractors Hulse-Anderson. 14l4 W. Nam
Phone 730
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-12
Hatchery--El Centro Hatchery

w. Commercial St. block west Of Imperial Ave.
Chix are from Accredited and Blood Tested Flocks
VIII hatch your own eggs for $4.00 per hundred
Phone G62
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
ORDER OF NOTICE

At a Court of Probate held at Put nam, in and for the District of Put nam, on the 5th day of December, 1929. Present. Henry N. Bencit, Judge Estate of Edward E. Hop kins, late Of Putnam, in said District, deceased Frank F. Hopkins of Put nam, Conn, Administrator. The Ad- ministrator having exhibited his ad- ministration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is OR DERED-That the 17th day of Dec ember, 1929 at 10 o'clock in the after noon, at a Court of Probate to be held at the Probate Office in the Town of Putnam, in said District, be appointed for a hearing on the allowance of said account. and that notice Of the time and place of said hearing be given, by publishing this order in some news paper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy there cf on the public sign post, in said Town of Putnam, and that due return be made. HENRY N. BEN0fT, Judge.
 50.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
ORDER OF NOTICE

At a Court of Probate held at Put nam, in and for the District of Put nam, on the 10th day of December, 1929. Present, Henry N. Benoit, Judge. Estate of Emily A. Bullard, late of Putnam, in said District, de- ceased. The Danielson Trust Go. of KilIingly, Conn, Executor. The Exc eutor having exhibited it's administra- ton account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is ORDERED That the i7th day of December, 1929 at II o'clock in the forenoon, at a Court of Probate to be held at the Probate Office in the Town of Put nam, in said District, be appointed for a hearing on the allowance of said account. and that notice of the time and place of said hearing be given, by publishing this order in some news paper having a circulation in said District. and by posting a copy there of on the public sign-post in said Town of Putnam. and that due return be made HENRY N. BENOIT, Judge.
 50
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At Court of Probate held at Put nam, in and for the District Of Put nam, on the 9th day of December, 1929. Present Henry N. Benoit, Judge. Estate of Edward J. Carpen- ter, late of Putnam, in said District, deceased Estelle C. Carpenter, of Putnam, Conn, Administratrix. OR DERED-That six months from the date hereof be and the same are here by appointed and limited for the cred itors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate, and that the administratrix of said estate cite said creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims within said time by posting a notice to that effect on the pubic sign-pOst, in said Town of Putnam, and by publishing the same in a newspaper having a circulation in said District. HENRY N. BENOIT, Judge. oO
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
ORDER OF NOTICE

At Court of Probate held at Put nam. in and for the District of Put nam. on the 18th day of December 1929. Present, Henry N. Benoit, Judge. Estate of Joseph Gregoire, late of Putnam, in said District, de- ceased. Rev. w. A. Routhier of Bridge port. Conn.,, Administrator. The Ad- ministrator having exhibited his ad- ministration account with said estate to this Court for allowance. it is OK DERED-That the 18th day of Dee ember. 1929 at 10 o'clock in the fore noon. at a Court of Probate to be held at the Probate Office in the Town of Putnam, in said District, be ap- pointed for a hearing on the allowance of said account. and that notice of the time and place of said hearing be giv- en. by publishing this order in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy there, of on the public sign-post in said Town of Putnam, and that due return be made. HENRY N. BENoIT, Judge
 50
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
DIED

OI.MSTED-In Pomfret. December 10th, William Beach Olmsted, aged sixty-fve years. Head Master of Pomfret School beloved husband of Anne Nelson Starkweather Funeral service Thursday after noon. December i2 at 315 o'clock pomfret School chapel. PURDY-In New York City, Decem. Der 9, William Nj. Purdy, aged eiRhty-two years. PARK-In Putnam, December 12, Mrs. c. Dewitt Park. aged seventy years.
 LABONTE-In Putnam. at the Day Rimbali hospital, December 5, Theodore LaPointe, aged four years.
 IRVING-1n Putnam. December G, Mrs. Edward Irving, ased fifty-four years
 LYOlI-In Providence, December c, Miss Hattie F. Lyon. aged seventy four years. A native of East Wood stock.
 GILMAN-In Putnam. December 10, Mrs Rosanna Gilman, aged fifty two years.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
Superior Court. Windham County December eth. 1929
 Stuart Campbell ct al.
ORDER OF NOTICE

Upon the application of Lewis A.. Waterman, receiver of the respond- ent corporation. for an order to sell all its machinery, raw and manu- factured materials. equipment. office furniture. supplies. effects. real and personal property. of every kind and nature fexcept cash in the hands of the receiver and accounts receivablel at public auction, 1t is ORDERED;
 That said matter be set down for hearing on the i7th day of Deeem- Der, 1929. at ten o'clock in the fore noon. at the Superior Court Room In Willimantie. and that notice of the pendeney thereof be given to all persons interested therein by publi- cation thereof in the Putnam Patriot, a newspaper published at Putnam, in said Windham County, in its issue of December 18th, 1929, and that notice thereof be given to each stoekholder and creditor of said corporation by the receiver by mailing a copy of this order Go such stockholder or creditor at his last known address as it appears on the books of said corporation on or before December 18th. 1929.
 By order of Court,
 MARJORIE C. BRADFORD,
 Assistant Clerk.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
Putnam Boy Gets
 Credit For Debate Win

Perry Barber, Putnam High School graduate. son of Mrs. ElYira Barber, School street. is given credit for win ming the first debate Of the season for Clark College. Worcester. when the team recently met their old debat ing rivals from Connecticut Agricul- tural College.
 The proposition was: Resolved, that the United States should recog- nize the present government in Soviet Russia" Clark had the nega- tive side.
 Perry Barber is the only veteran on the team this year He is senior and holder of the Tau Kappa Alpha. the national honorary debating fra ternity key. Clark was awarded the decision by vote of 2 to 1 and, ae- cording to George Foxhall, editor of the Worcester Sunday Telegram" one of the three judges. it was Bar ber's arguments against recognizing Soviet Russia that won the debate. 
 Mir. and Mrs. William Brady of New York City were called to Putnam by the death of Mir. Brady's sister, Mrs Edward Irving.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
Card of Thanks

The undersigned desire Co express their deep feeling of appreciation, and to extend their most sincere thanks to all the neighbors and friends in town and surrounding towns. who responded to the call for help when their Factory was destroy ed by fire.
 We desire to make special mention of the telephone operators who spread the alarm; the Willimantie Fire Department for sending their Mack bumper and crew of men; the ladies who served hot coffee, and for the men who fought with a bucket brigade. (until their faces were burn ed to a blisterl and saved the adjoin- ing storage sheds, thereby preventing he fire from spreading into the yil- lage.
 J. Nj. TATEM
 CHARLES D. TATEM
 J. CARLTON TATEM
 HARRY L. TATEM
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
AUCTION NOTICE

By Witter Bros, Auctioneers. Office 42 Main street. Danielson. Conn. We will sell at public sale for Zephirn Harquoil on Saturday, December, "a. at one o'clock p. m. rain or shine at the so called Wheaton Farm located on the road leading from Putnam, Conn, by the way of the Putnam Country Club golf links to Danielson, the following described lot of personal property to wit: About 20 tons of good COW hay, and the entire contents of the 20 room house. embracing every conceivable kind of furniture of de- cidedly useful nature, including the bed rooms, parlor, living room, kitch- en, etc. 5O
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
 MARRIED

THOMPSON -MoRAS - In Putnam, December '. by Rev. F.. P. Wright, Miss Elizabeth Moras and Leroy Thompson of New York City. WING-MILLS-In West Haven, Conn. December 6. Miss Marion A. Mills of West Haven and Putnam and Raymond F.. Wing. WILCOX -BATTEY-In West WOok stock. December 1. by Rev. H. D. Baker Mrs. Minnie Battey and Bert Wilcox.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
Card of Thanks

The undersigned wish to express their heartfelt thanks and apprecia- ton to the many kind neighbors and friends whose thoughtful. kindly, acts and sincere words of sympathy made their great and sudden sorrow and bereavement easier to bear Words can not adequately express our feel. inqs of gratitude nor the great com fort that such kindness brought Us. We also wish to thank those who sent beautiful floral remembranees.
 MRS. F. J. CARPENTER
 MRS. F. D. PERRY
 MRS. CHARLES PAINE
 MISS MYRTICE PAINE
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
Opposite Railroad Station
BORN

POIRIER-In Moosup. December 10, son to Mir. and Mrs. Arthur D. Poirierl formerly Miss Rose Du- mas of putnam1. ANDERSON-In Putnam, at the Day Kimball hospital. December '. a daughter. Jane Elizabeth Ander- son. to Mir and Mrs. Albert Ander- son. formerly Miss Freda Swan son1.
 GATINEAu-In Putnam. at the Day Kimball hospital, December 9. a daughter to Mir. and Mrs Aldie Gatineu of Harrisville.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
ALIENATION SUIT BEGAN
 IN SUPERIOR COURT ODAY

The ease of Wilfred Viens vs. Mrs. Cloti'de Filteeu went to trial this morning in the superior court before Judge Edward Yeomans The parties to the action are from Wauregan. The plaintiff alleges hat the defend ant alienated the affections of his wife and prevented her returning to him after he had been discharged from a hospital. The case will probably be concluded during the afternoon.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
MINISTRIES FOR BLEAcHER
 FUND AT P. H. s. TONIGHT

A minstre show,under the aus pices of the Putnam Council of Cat ollie women, for the benefit of the High school bleacher fund. will be given in Higs School hall this evening. The presentation is under the direction of John Heald of Webster, with Joseph Bove as master of ceremonies. A large cast is taking part and the performance is full of interesting of- ferings.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
PUPILS SEE HAMLET"

With Principal E. L. Robinson and Miss Abbie Keith. English teacher at the high school, in charge, thirty eight pupils of the school went to Providence Saturday evening to sec a production of Shakespeare's Ham iat". The presentation was in Brown Alumni college haH. Transportation was in private cars.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
Ernir. nonhi. Produe,

The nutmeg Is the pii or kernel Of a tropical fruit Inside this fruit. and borde-ng on the kernel. Is reddish flesh which, when dried, Is known ss mace. Thus we have two separate splces coming from one fruit
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12

Miss Alice Perry of Williamptie Normal School spent the weekend with her mother. Mrs k. F. Perry.
 Mrs. Justin s. Greene of Center street is spending the winter at Albee Farms, Nokomis, Fla.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
Think fl Owe,

We can better help an1theT by fan ming a glimmer of goodness than b, censuring hls faults.