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Evening star., 1936-01-05
Candlelisht Concert
Tomorrow Afternoon

Mrs. Joseph Totten, jr.; Mrs.
Charles F. Darlington and Mrs. Law
renee M C. Smith will usher at the
candlelight chamber music concert
tomorrow afternoon at the Phillips
Memorial Gallery. &.
The program will be given by the
Pro Musica Quartet of the Washing
ton Chamber Music Society. which
includes Mr.. Bernard Robbins, Mr..
Juno Seveley, Mr.. Hedrik Essers and
Mr. Sidney Hamer. They will play the
Mozart Quartet in D Minor" Turina's
La Oracion del Torero" and Borodin's
Quartet in D Major" Tickets may be
secured until Monday noon from Mrs.
John M. Sternhagen, 1928 o street.
Among the sponsors of these sub
scription concerts are Nine. Petrof,
wife of the Bulgarian Minister; Rep
resentative and Mrs. Chester c. Boil
ton. Mrs. William Phillips. wife of
the Undersecretary of State; the
financial counselor of the British En-
basy and Mrs. T. K. Bewley; the
secretary of the Swiss Legation, Mr.
Michelli; Dr. Nicolai Sokolov, former
director Of the Cleveland Symphony
Orchestra and now director Of the
Federal Music Project; Mrs. Alfred
w. Johnson, Mrs. Philip Dryden. Mrs.
Frances Nash Watson, Mrs. Paul Bas-
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Carolina Society
CONGRESSIONAL Night

The North Carolina Society OF
Washington, D. c., will observe
Congressional night" with a recep-
ton and dance in honor Of the North
Carolina delegation in Congress and
their wives in the west ball room Of
the Shoreham Hotel Saturday eve
ming at $3.50 o'clock.
The officers and Board of Governors
of the society will constitute the Re-
ception Committee for the evening.
The officers are: Lieut.. Comdr. Ovid
C. Foote, NJ. c., u. S. N, president:
Mr. Angus D. MacLean, first vice
president: Mrs. William B. UmStead
second vice president; Mr.. Giles
Yeomans Newton, secretary-treas-
urer; Rev. Rufus W. Weaver. chap
lain. and Mrs. Nellie Waddell Breni-
ger. historian The Board of Governor:
are Representative Graham A. Bar
den, Representative Zebulon Weaver,
Representative. Harold D. Cooley, Mrs.
D. Max Gardner. Mrs. Garland s.
Ferguson. Mrs. Thomas D. Walden
Mr.. Edward c. Sasser, Mr. Sidney S.
Alderman. Mr.. Joseph Quincy ADAMS
Mr. Edward r. Preston. Mrs R. D W.
Connor and Mrs. j. Crawford Biggs
Membership cards and guest tickets
may be obtained from Mr.. Giles Yeo.
mans Newton. secretary-treasurer. al
the Chastleton Hotel. apartment 252
or from the committee at the door or
the evening of the party.
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w It'd JOHW WILOOA
WHITESIDE,
Before her marriage Saturday
In San Francisco, Miss EUelyn
Welch, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank J. Welch of San
Jose, Calf. Mr.. WhtteSide is
the son OF DR.. and Mrs. J. L.
Whiteside Of Washington.
Evening star., 1936-01-05
Mathis Club Card
Party January IL

The ladies of the Mathis Club will
entertain as special guests at their
twelfth annual card party and dance
benefit to be held Friday, January
II, at the Mayfiower Hotel, Rev. Law
renee Graner, C. S. c.. and Rev.
Francis Quinn. C. S. c., recently re-
turned from India Father Graner
and Father Quinn. both missionaries,
will give colorful picture of help
which the Mathis Club of Wash
ington has given the American Holy
Cross missionaries in their work in
India.
London has a "dullest book" con-
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tedo. Mrs. Henry Rowland, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank C. Baker. Col. and Mrs.
Robert M. Guggenheim, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carroll B. Merriam. Mr.. and Mrs.
Donald R. Richberg, Mrs. Henry En-
win. Mr.. Clarence B. Hewes. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wendell Kuhn, Mrs. o. w. Pear
son. Mrs. Casanova Lee, Mrs. John H.
Fahey, Mrs. Wayne Chatfleld Taylor,
Mrs. Brewster Warwick, Mrs. William
p. MacCracken, Mrs. Chester c. Nor
ris, Miss Clements, Miss Helen Henry
Mrs. Emory Land, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Nash. Mrs. George Peek, Mrs.
Higginson Rogers. Mr.. and Mrs. E. r.
Finkenstaedt, Mrs. Herbert Feis. Mrs.
Vinton Chaplin, Mr.. and Mrs. Jouett
Shouse, Mrs. Tracy Dows, Mrs. Walter
Bruce Howe, Mrs. Minna Adams,
Judge and Mrs John M. Sternhagen.
Mr.. and Mrs L. Corrin Strong, Mrs.
Eugene Meyer and Mrs. Edwin B.
Parker.
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MISS LOIS MAE CRAWFORD,
Whose betrothdl to Mr.. George
L. Goodenough, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Frank H. Good
enough, is announced by her
mother, Mrs. Agnes Grace
Crawford.
Upper center: Miss Janet
Barber, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. AlUin Barber, 1DhoSe par
entS announce her engage
ment to Dr.. Samuel Drury
Clark of Hartford, Conn.
Underwood & Underwood Photo.
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National Symphony
Concert THURSDAY

The National Symphony Orches-
tra's first concert Of the new year
to be held Thursday in Constitution
Hall, will be a colorful event for
Washington society. The concert, be-
ginning at $50 o'clock, brings the Or
chestra's patrons their second musical
evening of the season and will be
attended by many special parties.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt heads
the list of boxholders. The most re-
Gently added boxholder is Mrs Lewis
Emery, jr.
DR.. Hans Kinder, conductor. has
announced all all-Wagner concert for
this important occasion, the solo.sts
being Elsa Alsen. soprano, and Paul
Althouse. tenor. both renowned Wag-
merriam artists. The program will in
clude high lights from "Das Rhein-
gold" "Lohengrin." "Gotterdam-
merung" and Die Walkure"
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Miss Fone Phone Girl.
Miss v. Fone has become a tele-
ohone girl in London.
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Chorines Buxom.
Pantomime chorus girls in London
this season are buxom.
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Mrs. Howard Gives
, Lecture Tomorrow

Mrs Georgette Ross Howard will
resume her series of current event
lectures, given under the auspices OF
the Business and Professional Wome
ems Club of All Souls Unitarian
Church, tomorrow evening in Pierce
Hall at 8 o'clock. In addition to a
resume of recent events, Mrs. How
ard, in her discussion of national af-
fairs, will include description of the
Supreme Court, its personnel and
power; congressional prospects, and
what's happening abroad.
This series of informal talks, ar
ranged primarily for business men as
we'll as women, is now in its third
season. Lectures are scheduled for the
first and third Monday evenings dur
ing the month and Mrs. D. Priscilla
Edgerton, chairman Of the clubs
Current Event Committee. is largely
responsible for the success of the
series. Miss c. Louise Phillips is presi-
dent of the club, Mrs. Edna v. Steeley
secretary.
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Jackson Day
Dinner to Be
Big Function
Distinguished Com
pany to Attend Young
+; Democratic Event.

. Much interest is being taken in the
Junior jackson day dinner to be given
by the Young Democratic Clubs OF
America Wednesday evening at the
Willard Hotel. A large and dist!n-
guished company will attend the din
ner. Among the honor guests will be
Mrs. Franklin Delano Roosevelt and
Mrs. Florence Jackson Stoddard, the
oldest living descendant of "Old Hick-
,ory.''
The dinner will be held in conjunc-
ition with the Democratic National
Committees annual Jackson day din
.ner at the Mayf1ower, where President
Roosevelt is to be the principal speaker
The Presidents address will be broad
cast over a Nationwide hook-up tc
the junior jackson day dinner at the
willard and to over 5000 similar meet
ings to be held throughout the Nation
Representative Tom Connolly, Demo
crat, of Texas, and Mr.. j. F. T. O'Con-
nor, controller of the currency. will bt
among the speakers at the Junior din
ner.
q All guests will be given a souvenir
of the occasion and will sign scroll
which will be presented to the PreSi-
dent in commemoration of the eve
ming.
2 Immediately following the Presi'
dents address the ball room will bt
cleared for dancing, which will con-
tinue until o'clock.
!. Mrs. Stoddard, at present a resident
of Washington. is the daughter OF
s'Thomas j. Jackson, a son of "Olo
Hickory's" brother, Hugh Jackson. Sht
Is a native of New Orleans, where An
drew jackson scored his famous vic
tory in the War of 1872.
4 The committee in charge of the din
her has been assured that many, if not
anost of the party's national Leaders
all of whom will attend the affair al
the Mayflower, will pay their respects
to the younger party members at the
Willard afterward.
~ The committees for the Willard din.
ner are as follows: General Commit
tee, Mi. John P. Bracken, chairman
Pennsylvania; Mr. Howard ]. Stafford
vice chairman, Texas; Mr.. Raymond
j. Walter and Mr.. Walter Bramhan oi
the District of Columbia; Mr.. Pau
Best, Florida; Mr.. Walter Cahill, Viz
einia: Mr.. John Sembower, Indiana
and Mr.. Joseph Clorety, California
Ticket Committee, Mr.. Walter Bran
hall, chairman: Mr.. H. 10y Anderson
Miss Mary Fowler Seccomb, Mrs
Katherine Mayo Cowan, Mrs. A. D
Condor, Miss katherine Ford, Mr.. F
A. Reiman. Mr. Pat j. Taft, Mr.. An
thony Corniato Mr.. Donald P. Lalle-
mant, Mr.. j. Raymond Nman, Mr.
Gabriel Swa-t. Mr. Steele Kennedy
Mr. Guy Patten, Miss Stella Akin, Mr.
Jesse C. Duke, Miss Mary Redmond
Mr.. Raymond Osborne, Mr.. Thomas
G. Swetz, Mr. Charles Hanowell, Mr.
Gerald M. Courteney, Mr.. Alfred S
Quinn, MI John Roberts, Mr.. Nicoi-
ette Chakales, Mrs. Margaret L. Kre-
mex, Miss Ruth Madden, Mr.. John
Mattern, Mr.. Charles Riddle, Mr.. Mar
tin Naiman, Mr.. Ralph w. Lawrence
and Miss Mary Ellen raggart,
Miss Loa Jensen is chairman of tbs
Reception Committee with Mr.. God
frey Wickware as vice chairman. Mr.
William MCGUIRE is chairman of the
Program Committee.
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London has a "dullest book" con-
test.
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Activities in Takoma
Park for the Week

Mr. and Mrs David M. Tice gave
cocktail party New Year day, the
guests numbering 25 Holiday colors
were carried out for the table deco
rations.
Mrs. Dean w. Judd was hostess at
an eggnog bridge party Tuesday night,
when her guests were Mrs. Frederick
Johnston, Mrs. Albert Spear, Mrs.
Leonard Boyer. Mrs. Harry DIETRICH,
Ms. Arthur Toole, Mrs. John Adams,
Mrs. James Adams. Mrs. Margaret
Ray, Mrs Edward Wilson, Mrs. Joseph
Wilson of Takoma Park, Md and
Mrs Robert D. Field OF Chevy Chase.
Md. Tall red tapers surrounded a
small Christmas tree at the center Of
the table.
Mrs. Judos daughter, Miss Mary
Dean Judd. and her nephew. Mr.. John
Roberts. returned last night from
Philadelphia, where they passed the
holidays with Mrs. Virginia Roberts,
Mrs. Judd's sister.
Mrs. Elizabeth Steiner was hostess
at bridge party Monday night, when
the guests we're Mrs. J. Walter Dud-
ley, Mrs. J. Wilson Dodd, Mrs. J. P.
Skehan. Mrs. j. Harry Kegg, Mrs.
Jack Vogel, Mrs Anna Stowe, Mrs.
Maude Dyre, Mrs. Helen Davis, Mrs.
Harvey Moreland of Takoma Park,
Md; Mrs. w. w. Dudley Of Silver
Spring and Mrs. Emma Chappelle Of
Richmond. Ind, sister of Mrs. Skehan.
DR.. and Mrs. John H. Dingle left
Friday for their home in Boston after
passing New Years with the latter's
brother and sister-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred D. Stedman.
Miss Marjorie and Miss Jane Firor
gave a tea in the home of their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. r. N. Firor,
Sunday afternoon, December 20, the
guests numbering so. Assisting were
Mrs. Herndon Normandy. Miss Mar
garet Parsons, Miss Mary GULL. Miss
Nina Miller and Miss Marion Critten-
don.
Mrs. Elsie Miller, with her daughter
Mrs. Evelyn Peterson. and her sons.
Elton, Robert and Jack, have left for
Florida, where they will pass the Win
ter.
DR.. and Mrs. B. P. Galloway are
in their Winter home at Lakeland,
Fla, for the remainder of the season.
Comdr Harold E. Saunders. C. c.,
U. S. N. and Mrs. Saunders gave a
tea in their home New Year after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. I. Houston enter
tained company at dinner New Year
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Houston were re-
cent guests of Mr. and Mrs. o. c.
Shuster of Baltimore.
Mayor and Mrs. Frederick L. Lewton
entertained at dinner New Year day in
honor of Miss Elizabeth Haney and
her mother, Mrs. E. M. Haney of
Washington.
Mrs. G. Albert Scott was hostess at
luncheon and bridge Monday, covers
being laid for IL.
DR.. and Mrs. H. King Vann were
hosts at an eggnog party Sunday,
December 20, in their home, the guests
numbering $50.
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hubert enter
tanned at dinner New Year day in
honor of their house guest. Mrs. Mabel
Drum, of Ann Arbor, Mich who is
passing several weeks with them.
Mrs. Ella Stewart was hostess at
bridge party New Year eve.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Goodman are
spending six weeks in Sarasota, Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Linthicum gave
an eggnog party in their home New
Year day.
Evening star., 1936-01-05
Nebraska Society
; Dance, Card Party

: The Nebraska State Society will
give a dance and card party at the
willard Hotel Thursday evening, jan
nary 16. The members of the congress
sional delegation will be guests OF
honor.
This meeting is the last social func-
ton to be given by last years officers
and admission will be by 1885 men,
bership cards. The president of the
society, Mr.. Thomas w. Lanigan, ex-
tends a cordial invitation to all Ne
braskans and their friends to be
present.
! Guest tickets may be obtained from
the secretary, Mrs. Jacques Futrelle,
jr., or at the door.
Evening star., 1936-01-05
Columbian Women to
Give Tea Tuesday

Mrs. Frank Ballou and Miss Bertha
Frances Wolf will be at the tea table
Tuesday at the tea of the Columbian
Women of George Washington Uni
versity at the Western Presbyterian
Church, 1906 r street. at o'clock.
Miss Helen Newman and Miss Mary
Brown will be hostesses. After the
social hour Mrs. Leslie c. Frank will
read an original play. Mrs. Frank has
won several playwrighting competi-
tions and is author of play recently
given at the Arts Club. A short busi-
ness meeting conducted by the presi-
dent, Miss Harriet Garrels, will fol-
low the program.
Evening star., 1936-01-05
Republican
Session Set
Tomorrow
Demarest Lloyd Will
Be Speaker to Women
in Mayfower.

The League of Republican Women
will hold Its monthly meeting tomor-
row afternoon in the Mayflower, when
Mr.. Demarest Lloyd viii be intro
duced by the president. Mrs. William
Fitch Kelley, at 2:ao o'clock. Mr..
Lloyd, who has served as correspond
ent, both in this country and abroad,
has chosen as his subject. Amer.
icanism versus Alien Radicalism." The
speaker has had experience In pa
triotic work, serving for some time
as vice chairman of the Coalition OF
Patriotic Societies, and had ample
opportunity to study radicalism at
home and abroad while serving as coro
respondent of the Christian Science
Monitor, which work brought him to
Washington.
The league also has arranged q
course Of lessons in public speaking,
which will be organized tomorrow
morning in the league headquarters
in Scott Circle under the direction Of
Mrs. Hugh Butler. The class will
meet at 1890 o'clock and Mrs. But
Ter will not only instruct in the art
of public speaking, but will teach
how to be a critic for the man Of
the family who may be called upon
to make political speeches. Many
women have no interest to do the
speaking themselves. but may become
helpful to husband, brother or son
who does, by helpful criticism or a
graceful taking of bow" when ac-
companying him TO a meeting. Mrs.
Butler has taught In Boston after
some years of study in London and
will include in the course special at
tention to the new technic needed
for broadcasting as well as how to
introduce a speaker at q meeting and
how to debate.
Evening star., 1936-01-05
Road to Be Paved.

After nearly 1000 years of neglect
the ancient Roman highway through
Church Stretton. England, now grass
grown, is to be paved in modern man.
nef.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11

Continued from Page l)
 There was every sign that she would be popular,
 The new queen ig liked for her warmth, her simple dignity. the way she has mothered her two pretty children, and her democratic spirit.
 Queen Mary, who now becomes queer mother, was admired as one might admire f. Titan Or Michael Angelo, but the popriIace will copy the new queens clothes. She Wag the member of the royal family who always get the styles for W0mens dress, rather than Queen Mary Of the princess royal.
 Twice Refused Duke
 Az Lady Elizabeth BoWeg-Ly0n, she twice refused to wed King Gc0rges second son when he went courting her GIanis Castle home. Bhe wanted t0 be sure Of love.
 Although she Wag "cOmm0ntr" the bliiest of blue blood ran through her veins.
 This girl who signs herself "Liz- zie" in correspondence with lnti- mate friendg the shreWd. Wlstful woman who epitmnizfs what Scot land admce aE "a Iassie"a-has q formidable array of ancestors
 On her fathers side, she ie 2Dth in direct descent from William the Conqucror Thirty-slz generations connect her with Alfred the Great. 1hirtY-thrce generations link her with Hugh Capet king Of France, and, therefore, Inc still earlier Chartemagnr. And if Queen Vlc- torla was accurate, she Is descended from Solomon and David. Thus. the romance of Boaz aBd Ruth at Beth- lehsm eliminates In Buckingham Palace.
 Heir to Throne
 The little Princess Elizabeth hl- rzandra, the golden haired girl of 10 who Is the new queens first born, will become heir t0 the throne which she will ascend iu the course Of time If the new queen has no sons mean while.
 Ths little girl was the first royal infant born m Scotland in more than three centuries. as her mother insisted 0p going back t0 the home Of her ancestors for that event. The last royai-born infant in Scotland Was the 70 moi Mary. Queen of Scots. who was James I,
 But all that background. all that long list of noted ancestors. have not detractsd from the wOinanIy charm Of the new queen who h above everything else. the acme of isinininfty.
 Piumplsh. she ls graceful and w0fnaDly. Bhe mas clear complex lon and unbobbed hair. Her dark brown hair and rosy skin are per- irctly sct off by her fayorlto color blue - which dominates all her clothes.
 Democratic hslrlt
 The ollcers sf Inc battle Grulher iten0Wf attest the new Qlieen'A democratic spirit. When thsy ear-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11

(COntinlcd rom PagO D assembly promises plenty of fight and excitement. Unless it g handled with great care, it will spend all of it's time in the cross fire of polit- ical pickering and little or nothing will be accomplished"
 Bradley outlined program of "lcgiSlattire problems" for republic cans to follow.
 He said more adequate" labor laws must Do passed. as well as q strict merit system 50 that poli- tics and incompetent employees Will be kept out of government.
 Reorganization
 He called for . reorganization of tho state government to "savc the taxpnyer's money"
 Much could Dc saved to the state and to the taxpayer" he continued, ."by . law compelling the state 10 make all purchases only after public bidding and then to the lowest re sponsible bidder. This rule Shauld be applied to ali state institutions w well as to tho regular state departments"
 Bradley said I've must extend successful! experiments ike the Juvenile court system"
 "All these problems" he said, land more besides. economic in their nature, reach right into the lives and homes of ali the people"
 Follows Smith Closely
 Bradley's address followed close upon q statement from Democratic Chairman J. Francis Smith "de- manding' republicans in the house permit democrats to control all im- portant joint committees in the coming legislature.
 It indicated republicans would not yield, but would depend on "nego- tiation and compromise" to further the legislative program Of Governor Wilbur l.. Cross.
 If democrats insist on joint con- trol. and Senator BradleyB leader- ship is followed in the house, adop.. ton of joint rules may be blocked thus putting of inauguration ccrc- monies of the governor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
RETIRING KING
 SAYS FAREWELL
the retiring king.
 Plane Kept Ready
Continued from Page D

the retiring king.
 Plane Kept Ready
 Flight Lieut.. Edward Fl. Fieldcn, "captain of the kings flight" Ed- wards pilot, received orders to stand by at Hendon airdrome, in the North London suburbs, today and tonor- row. Edwards own plane was tuned for flight there.
 His reign of 325 days. one of tho shortest in his kingdoms long his- tory, was drawing to It's tragic end.
 He could look out on Windsor great park, grounds of the castle which his ancestor William the Con- queror built and which such men as Henry VIII and William III, war; riors, statesmen, galIants, had occu- pied, and hope that soon he would bc in France with Mrs. Wallis War; field Simpson. twice divorced Balti- more society woman, and next spring make her his wife, as Q duch- ess, knights wife, or Mrs. Windsor.
 Had But Two Jobs
 For him now there were but two 1obs-t0 give his formal assent to his abdicdtion bill, to broadcast at 6 p. m. (EST) message of. farewell to his people. Then to go into exile for years If not for ever from British soil. to wander the earth in search of the happiness hc sought vainly as king.
 There were reports that he would 70 eventually to Argentina to be 6 rancher. or buy castle in Den- mark to be c modern Hamlet. 6 Hamlet in plus fours and c jazz colorcd sweater.
 His brother and successor, the Duke of York dined with him last night just after q visit from the "baby" brother. the Duke of Kent.
 There was little activity during the night. A royal automobile en- tered the fort grounds in the early hours and soon afterward two police cars left for London.
 10000 Cheer King
 London, Dec. I1~-(UP)--Morc than 10000 Britishers stood before Buckingham palace for hours last night shouting for their new king, while blackghirted Fascist sympa- thizers of Sir Oswald Mosley dcm- onstratcd against King Edwards abdicatoin at 10 Downing street.
 We want Albcrtl We want tho kingp The palace crowd, mostly young people, cried.
 We want Edwardl Down with Baldwin, the crowd which damned Downing street. shouted.
 Two doubledeck buses loaded with police arrived at the palace at D:30 D. m. to preserve order. but despite the crowds size there were only minor disturbances. Only one ar- rest was reportcd-that of man dressed in woman'g clothing flor creating q disturbance.
 The Fascist demonstration rec quircd police reinforcement 10 qucll it, however. Led by about 2,00C blackghirts the crowd milled about the prime minister's office shouting We want the workcrS' klngl Pu it to q voteP
 Police finally pushed the demon strators out of Downing street by series of short rushcs. but tho crowd reformed ct the mall, pushed past a lone munted policeman at the ad- miralty arch into Cockspur street and thence into lower Regent street. There hundreds more joined the line which stretched for several hundred yards and numbered scv- eral thousands.