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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
POntelandOlfO

Mothers of members of the Pontelandolfo Auxiliary were hon. Ored at a meeting which followed the business meeting of the aux Hilary held in Moose hall last evening. During the evening a program of entertainment was en- joyed and refreshments were served.
 Included on the entertainment program were: Elaine Barbieri, Marie Giobbi, Doris and Edith Sforza, Phil and Lucy Falz0ne, Barbara ROchOn and Grace Rossi. Marie SfOrZa was accOmpanist. The committee in charge included Mrs. Angeline Sforza, Mrs. Dora Gugli0tti, Mrs. Aida Barbieri, the Misses ROsalie Lorgo, Angeline DiVirgiliO, Phil and Emily Par lapiano. Adeline Barbieri, Elda Bancini and Genevieve Guerrero.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

Louis R. Schick, agent for Bank Commissioner Walter Perry in the liquidation of assets of the Mer- chants rust company, was elected vice-president and treasurer of the Waterbury Trust company at a meeting of the board of directors of the bank yesterday afternoon. The board elected MT. Schick to the post vacated by Carl D. Olsen.
 The appointment is effective as of today and MT. Schick has already
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
LATIMER ELECTED
 BY ROTARY CLUB

Election of officers by the Wa terbury Rotary club yesterday re- suited in choice of William J. Lati- mer as president. Lincoln Thomp- son, of Stamford, formerly of Wa terburyr demonstrated a sound- recording apparatus at the weekly meeting at Hotel Elton.
 Other officers named were: Vice president, E. Robert Stevenson; secretary, George w. Greene; treas urer, Frank J. Kenney; sergeant at-arms, Michael V. Blansfield; di- rectors, Dr. B. Henry Mason, Pearl J. Skilton, E. Leslie Beebe, Charles J. Allen, Charles A. Mosgrove and David F. Babson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Irish Americans

Tentative plans for field day and dance were made last night at a meeting of the Irish-Ameri- can social club in the headquar- ters on Field street. The next meeting of the club will be held May 24 and will be followed by social. President Hugh J. Mo- Gill presided.
 There is possibility that the club will bring OLeary's Irish Minstrels to this city for the field day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
KNEW DIETRICH WHEN

Fritz Lang, now directing Sylvia Sidney and George Raft in Para mounts You and Me- once directed the glamorous Marlene Dietrich as an extra. She worked in a mob scene of The Nibelungen,' one of Lang's early silent productions on the continent,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
by Astolfo BaldasSari, Benedetti Baldoni and Pietro Fortunati.
NOsahOgan Lodge

Charles Schmidt, noble grand, presided last night at meeting of Nosahogan lodge, Odd Fellows, at Odd Fellows hall. The third degree was worked on two candi- dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
CircOlO TOscanO

Circolo Filantropico Toscano will hold it's first annual outing at Belleview Park on July 10th. Har- ry E. Palmerini has been chosen chairman of the committee of ar- engagements. He will be assisted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Eureka Chapter

Reports of the 140th convention were received by Eureka chapter, Royal Arch Masons, last night at a meeting at Masonic temple. Raymond H. Daniels, Ralph E. Harvey and Charles E. Wirth of Eureka chapter were official del- egates to the grand chapter ses- sion at Hartford yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Zindah GrOttO

A committee including Mrs. John Milton, Mrs. C. Rockwell Clyne and Mrs. Harold Slater had charge of lunch served after a brief meeting of Zindah Grotto auxiliary last meeting. Husbands Night will be observed June IA with Mrs. George Hansen, Mrs. Chester McDermott and Mrs. Ed- ward How'd in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Italian RrOtherhOOd

The Italian Brotherhood. Frat ellanza Italiana, will hold a spe- cial meeting of members next Friday night at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall, 123 Bank street, followed by entertainment and refreshments. The entertain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

The Pacific salmon takes no food after beginning its spawning jour ney. The fast ends only with the death of the salmon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

Conner R. Lewis, Third church, Wa ,erbury: three years, Allen H. Board- man, First church, Waterbury; four years, Rev. Worthy E. Maylott. First church. Derby; and the registrar, ex-offlcio.
 Committee on missions, one year, Rev. Edward A. Jones, Seymour and Mrs. Newton B. Hobart, Watertown;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
90 Years a Priest

The 30th anniversary of his ordina- tion to the priesthood was celebrated Monday by Rev. Bernard Mccarthy of Portland, Conn. Father McCar- thy is a brother Of Rev. Patrick Mccarthy, pastor of St. Brigids' church, who will reach the 18th anniversary of his ordination this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Percival have returned to their home in West Cheshire from visit in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

Peru has voted $15,OO0,OOO for road reconstruction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
NeuU HaUen Grays
 Are Planning Ball

Plans are nearing completion for the 122nd annual ball of the New Haven Grays commanded by Cap tain Harold N. Dorr, to be held at the armory in New Haven the even- ing of Friday, March Is.
 Invitations have been mailed to military and civil leaders in the state and all units of the Centennial Legion of Historic Military Com mands, of which the Grays is the original Connecticut representative, will again have delegations at the ball.
 Dancing will begin at g p. m. and continue until 3 a. m. with the grand march getting under way at II o'clock, under the direction of Cap- tain Wallace A. Moyle.
 The ball committee is headed by Lieutenant Victor w. Phelps, as- sisted by Lieutenant Gilbert E. Os- born, 1st Sergeant William R. Du- gan, Sergeants Edward c. Fitz- gerald, Thomas Kelleher, Albert Gaunya, Andrew Mursko, Joseph Smith, John Goekler and Frank Russell, Corporals Frank Tyrell, Frank Perry, Fred Kroll, Donald Neuman, Benjamin Halloran, James M. Ryan, James A. Cronin and Harold Geer and Private 1st Class Edward Hearn.
 Lady McAlpine Lodge, Daughters of Scotia, will sponsor food sale next Saturday at the Howland- Hughes Go. store. Plans for the an- nual silver tea to be held April 15 were discussed 'at a meeting last night in Lord Kitchener Post hall. Mrs. Joan Hunter presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
Committees Named For St. Margaret's Musicale
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her assistants: Mrs. Eugene Burns Mrs. Thomas Bane, Mrs. James Covle, Mrs. Joseph Daly. Mrs George Bowling, Mrs. Patrick Fla herty, Mrs. George Finnan, Mrs Edward Hyland, Mrs. Francis Lari~ viere, Mrs. William Meehan, Mrs Edward A. O'Hearn, Catherine Rear don, Mrs. Peter Reardon, Mrs. Rose Murphy and Mrs. J. Toomey.
 The sponsor committee is under the chairmanship of Mrs. Robert Berg and her assisting committee includes: Mrs. J. Biron, Mrs. Mich ael Barrett, Mrs. Edward Brennan. Mrs. James Roland, Mrs. Edmund Cass, Mrs. J. Conlong, Mrs. William Deadly, Mrs. John Honan, Mrs Thomas Flanigan, Mrs. John Joy Mrs. James Quinn, Miss Grace Walsh and Miss Ella Doran
 During the coming week list oi patrons and patronesses will be com piled by committee which is head ed by Mrs. Frank Kenney and which includes. Mrs. Richard Baldwin, Mrs Harold Brennan, Mrs. Phillip Kropp, Mrs. George Deconinck, Mrs. Mich ael McVerry, Mrs. William McGrath Mrs. William B. Pape, Mrs. Daniel T. Harrington, Jr., Mrs. John Me- Linden. Mrs. Thomas Horrigan and Miss Kathleen Fitzgerald.
 A splendid program of entertain ment is being arranged and parish toners and their friends are plan ming to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05

Madame Albertina Rasch, besides directing "Mariachi' dances in "Ihe Girl of the Golden West" is also re- hearsing ballet in Marie Antoi- nette" on an adjoining stage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
Arrangements Made
 For Annual Bridge

Mrs. s. L. Greene is chairman for the Passover bridge 70 be held on April by the Hebrew Ladies Aid society, according to pans formulat- ed at the meeting held recently at the Hebrew institute. Mrs Greene'S committee includes Mrs. Harry Gold man. Mrs. J. Plutzik. Mrs. Aaron Solomon, Mrs. Samuel Silverman, Mrs. Abraham GoodWich, Mrs. Mar tia Rubin. Mrs. Robert Grace, Mrs. Yale Matzkin, Mrs. Max Matzkin, Mrs. Max Steinhorn. Mrs. Morris Siller Mrs. Irving LevoWitz, Mrs. Edward Goldberg, Mrs. H. Klamkin and Mrs. Fred Reich.
 The Thrifty Thrivers Club held their weekly meeting on WedneS- day at the home of Miss Ruth Con- way of Lounsbury street. Luncheon was served. Those attending were: Misses Lillian Armstrong, Kathryn Byrnes, Frances Martin, Madeline ByrneS, Lena Pasini, Helen Byrnes, Ruth Conway and Mrs. Conway. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Kathryn Byrnes of Stillson road.
 Mrs. Ralph w. Darlington, presi- dent of the Parent-Teacher associa- ton of Waterville, will preside at the March meeting to be held Tuesday of nf O.0 of hn Sprague school gymnasium. The meeting will be preceded by an exec utive board meeting at 1:3O o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
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Catherine Flannery Rochon, a junior at AlbertuS Magnus college in New Haven, will spend the week. end with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Fred Rochon of Baldwin street Miss Rochon will have as her house guest Miss Katherine Conger, her classmate, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
 Vincent DiModugno and Joseph and Raymond Polite of Sea Beach. Brooklyn, N. Y., have been guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. An thony DiModugno of Waterville street. MT. DiModugno's brother, Vincent, will sail for Tripolitania, Libbia, next Saturday, where he will visit relatives. He has trav- eled extensively as a musician in a well known vaudeville act.
 Miss Caroline Hahn of Willow street and Marion Keane of Cole street are spending a weekend in New York
 Gerard McEvoy of Holmes avenue is spending several days in New York city.
 MT. and Mrs. William Spender of East Main street are spending sev- eral days with relatives in Spring field.
 Mrs. James Finn of State street has been enjoying a several days Sojourn in Atlantic City.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Parsons of Cooke street have returned after visiting with relatives in Holyoke, Mass.
 Miss Virginia Wells of Willow street is spending several days in New York city.
 MT. and Mrs. J. F. Goodson of WatertoWn avenue are spending a few days in Boston.
 Misses Margaret Fitzpatrick and Josephine Mccormack of Pleasant street and Mary O'Donnell of Mid- dle street have been spending sev- eral days in Washington, D. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05

Prominent among the social activ- ities for the month will be the sec- ona annual musicale to be spon- sored by St. Margaret's Parish on Wednesday, March 16. The event will be staged at Buckingham hall and will be one of the largest affairs of its kind to be presented this sea- son.
 Mrs. Thomas F. Delaney is serv- ing as general chairman and the ticket committee is headed by Mrs. Margaret Smith who will have as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05

A plea for a more intelligent use of music on the screen was issued this week by Mrs. E. H. Cahill of New York city, Chairman of Motion Pictures for the National Federation of Music Clubs.
 Appealing to the 4800 federated music clubs in the country to sup port her views, Mrs. Cahill made plain that what the 100000 club members demand is a right about face in the production of musical films. One person singing at any and all times does not make mu- sical film any more than the pro- verbal first robin makes Spring.
 Let the producers give us films that feature music-not always re- vues, one just like the other except for size, but bright, gay operettas, sparkling musical comedies and stories of musicians and musical life throughout the ages. The field is untapped," Mrs. Cahill said.
 Light music as background for the lighter films, of course, but any film labeled musical should have more than one singing star. No one person can or should be expect ed to carry two or three hour program. Operatic sequences have their place on the screen but a genuine singing cast in all musi- cal films is what music lovers want and are willing to pay to see and hear.
 There is no question about there being a public to patronize such films,s' Mrs. Cah+. ssid. There are today 30000 bands in the public schools of the United States and almost as many orchestras.
 "The young people who fill the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05

Notre Dame Alumnae associa- ton will hold a supper meeting on Monday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the academy on Grove street. Ar engagements are in charge of the president, Miss Mary Agnes Cor den. Assisting her are Mrs. John Robinson, Mrs. T. F. Lynch and Misses Catherine Lahey and Mary Casey. Reservations may be made with any one on the committee.
 Mrs. Francis Noonan of Gordon street entertained at a bridge party for number of her friends recent ly. The guests included Mrs. Alber. Martinson, Mrs. Frederick Knudson Mrs. Edward VII, Mrs. Leonard Lockwood, Mrs. Frank Booth, Mrs Victor Hedberg, and Mrs. Claude SeipeL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
Weddings

NEAL-BRAGG
 The wedding of Miss Gertrude Ann Bragg to Harris George Neal, son of Mrs. Leslie R. Henderson of Chase parkway, takes place this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the First Congregational church. The pas tor. Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg will perform the ceremony which will be followed by a reception at the home of the bridegroom. Miss Bragg will have her sister, Miss He len Bragg of Hartford for her maid of honor, and for her bridesmaid, Miss Shirley zehnder of Fairfield, a cousin of the bridegroom. Alfred Riehl will attend MT. Neal as best man and the ushers will be two nephews of the bride, Charles and Francis Bragg.
 Of interest here is the marriage of Miss Pamela Crawford, daughter of Professor Jack Randall Crawford, of Yale University, and Mrs. Craw- ford, which took place yesterday to Richard V. Holahan, son of MT. and Mrs. Michael J. Holahan, of Darien, Conn. The ceremony was performed in the Church of Our Lady of Pom- peii, Foxon, by the Rev. T. LaWra- son Riggs. chaplain to Catholic stu dents at Yale.
 The bride was given in marriage by her father. Miss Elizabeth CraW- ford was her sisters only attendant. Edward Holahan, of Washington, was his mothers best man. Ushers were Messrs. James Holahan, Bridgeport; Michael Holahan, Jr. and Thomas Holahan, of Darien, also brothers of the bridegroom.
 The bride attended Mrs. Days School in this city; Rosemary Hall, Greenwich, and was graduated from Vassar College in 1883. She also studied at the New York School Of Social Work and is now associated with the Family Society of Queens. MT. Holahan was graduated from Hotchkiss School in 1929 and from the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale University in 1883. He belongs to Vernon Hall and Phi Gamma Delta, and is with Fortune" in New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
Engagements
SJJLLIVAN-McKEOWN

Mrs. Mary McKeown of Lounsbury street announces the engagement and coming marriage of her daugh- ter, Margaret Mary McKeown to Timothy Francis Sullivan, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan of Nelson avenue. The wedding will take place on Tuesday, April 26, at 8 o'clock, at St. Francis Xavlers church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
Personal

Miss Agnes Sheehy of Wilson street has been spending severa, days in Atlantic City.
 Mss Eileen Greenblatt of New York city is spending several days with relatives in this city.
 Misses Eleanor and Ada Rochon of North Main street, Bertha San key of Giles street and Helen Yuskis of Chambers street are enjoying a three weeks trip to Florida.
 Misses Mary Murphy of Cooke street and Ann Shanahan of Louns- bury street have returned after spending several days in New York City.
 Mis- sMary c. Bowling of Walnut street is spending several days in Atlantic City.
 MT. and Mrs. Chester Beane of Middlebury have had with them their daughter, Mrs. Edgar w. Col lins of Bangor, Maine.
 Misses Helen and Emiline Phalen of Washington street are spending several days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. John Loy of High land avenue have returned after spending several days in Newark, N. J.
 Misses Katherine Heating Of Vel ton street and Helen McNiff of Hill side avenue have returned after spending the past few days in New York city.
 Henry Marendaz of this city sailed today on the Munargo for a West Indies Cruise and will stop at Mas sau, Miami and Havana. MT. and Mrs. A. J. SWirSky are spending several days in New York. l Mrs. J. T. Reardon of this city sailed today for cruise to Miami.
 Many former local residents who are now residing in Washington, D c. were in attendance at meet ing of the Connecticut State Demo- cratic Club of Washington held re- gently at the Continental Hotel 'ballroom. Among those attending were: Anne Rozum, Connie Rosa nelli, Francis Tasinelli, Francis Noonan, Helen Ciminera, all of this city; and Anne Grickas, Alfred Heating, James Dinneny, John Shanahan, Arthur Kaiser. Robert Reyes and Joseph Parker, all of Naugatuck. The meeting was fol- lowed by dancing and a social.
 Mrs. Irving Hall Chase who is at Palm Beach for the winter mo tored yesterday to Miami, where she and her guests enjoyed a lun- cheon at the Surf Club. Her guests 1 included: Commander G lc h rist Royal Navy Mrs. Gilchrist and Cap tain Frederick Rogers of Washing ton.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Olcott ot Hamilton avenue are spending the weekend in Springfield.
 Miss Josephine Wilson of South Main street is in New York for the week-end.
 MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Martin of Pine street, have been spending the past few days in Brooklyn, N. Y
 Misses Mary and Alice Roden o1 Bank street, have returned after spending several days in New York
 Miss Florence E. Greenleaf, 43I Wilson street, Miss Madeline c. Nor ris, 3 Hickory street and Miss Heller E. Winston of 538 Baldwin street Waterbury, are guests at Hotel Lin coin, New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05

Miss Agnes Sheehy of Wilson street has been spending several days in Atlantic City.
 Mss Eileen GreenDlatt of New York city is spending several days with relatives in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05

Misses Eleanor and Ada Rochon of North Main street, Bertha San key of Giles street and Helen Yuskis of Chambers street are enjoying a three weeks trip to Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
PersonaL-SOCLAL ACTIVITIES
Delegates Elected
 To D. A. X. Court

Delegates to the General Court to be held by the National Society. Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, in Washington, D. G., April IA, were elected by the Con- necticut chapter of the society at the recent meeting.
 The delegates will be Mrs. Henry w. Schorer of West Hartford, pres ident; Miss Sara Mead Webb of Stamford, president; Mrs. | George Maynard Minor of Water ford, Mrs. George E. Mathes of Sey- mour and Mrs. William H. Dawley of Norwich.
 The alternates will be Miss Es- tella West of Washington Depot, Conn, Mrs. William P. Barber of West Hartford, Miss Marion L, Thatcher of Bloomfield, Mrs. Edward w. Clary of New Britain, Miss Jen- nie J. Harris of Washington, D. C., Miss Harriette P. Marsh of New Haven, Mrs. Walter R. Downs of New Haven, Mrs. Frederick A. Strong of Bridgeport. Mrs. Aubrey w. Jarvis of Norwich and Mrs. Robert c. Noerr of Hartford.
 The Pride of Welch circle will give a banquet Tuesday evening at Foresters hall on Hanover street at 7:30 o'clock for members of the cast of the musical comedy present. ed recently by the circle. Mrs. Louis Dadario is general chairman with Mrs. Francis Whalen, Mrs. Thomas Buckley and Mrs. William Rooney assisting. The annual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening, March 15.
 Miss Bernadine Caulfield of East Liberty street entertained members of the Alpha Beta Chi sorority at their weekly meeting last evening. Various games were played and re- treatments served. Those attending were: The Misses Ann Delaney, Eleanor Moriarty, Bernadine Carew, Mae Barley, Madelyn Watts, Betty Birmingham and Bernadine Caul- field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05

Members of the educational study group of the League of Women Vot~ CTS will hear Mrs. May Hall James, instructor at Teachers College, New Haven, at a meeting at 3 o'clock Monday at the home of Mrs. Rich ard Ely on Hillside avenue. She Will speak on, Teachers Training" motion picture theaters today have had musical training for years and do appreciate worthwhile musical films"
 The group which Mrs. Cahill rep- resents was among the first cul- tural organizations to form Motion Picture Committee and it has consistently support ed the better musical pictures at the box office.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1938-10-28
THE NIGHT OF GHOSTS

At Halloween, according to ancient
tradition. the spirits of the de-
parted are supposed to return to
earth. In former centuries this was
probably regarded by many as fear
full occasion. In those days ghosts
and spirits were dreaded visitors.
People used to run to get past the
cemetery at night, and when a
house was considered haunted"
people hated to live in it.
There is always a tribe of joke
sters who make fun of such tradi-
tions. 1t became their customs to
play all sorts of pranks at Hallow-
cen. and then tell the victims that it
was the work of spirits.
People don't seem to fear ghosts
now. If anyone in Milford fears to
go out on this weird night because
he might meet such apparitions. such
a one is not known to us. It is a
pretty good night in some places to
linger around home. if you don't
want too much kid mischief going
on.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1938-10-28
GROWN.UPS AT SCHOOL

Educators tell us that peoples
education ought not to stop when
they march out of the schoolhouse
doors for the last time. So there
are night schools, college extension
courses, correspondence schools, and
variety of ways by which education
can be continued.
A great philosopher once said
something to the effect that he felt
like a child on a beach. picking up
few pebbles of information which
had drifted in from the infinite sea.
People who have had a good educa-
ton, sometimes feel they know all
they need to know. but if they don't
keep studying the wise man can
probably floor them with his ques-
tiOns.
Practical life brings up questions
every day on which we need infOr-
nation. Someone suggests some
scheme by which jobs could be made !
plentiful. by which the cost of living |
could be reduced. by which the |
schools could be helped to correct
he faults of children. and a thou
sand other questions. The wise man
IAN answer many of these problems.
lie can give a good idea how such
Dlans would work.
The people who read and study
re the ones who rule the country.
)thers look to them for advice and
ounsel. A good newspaper is a rec
nd of the progress of the world for
day or a week. 1t tells what has
een accomplished to make the world
letter, to help get more of the good
Kings of life. 1t also has to present.
he dark side of the picture. the
armful things done through mis-
axe or selfishness. The newspaper
eader comes near getting a COM
lete map and picture of life. AS the
raveler with a good road map will
void wandering off his path. so the
newspaper map of life tells you
rhere lies the best and straightest
DAD, and how you may avoid need !
ess detOurs and rough and jolly ,
laces. ,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1938-10-28
FIVE BILLIONS LOOSENING UP

1t is predicted that business inter-
ests will spend $4,000, 100000 in in
dustrial improvement and expansion
within the next Is months. in addi-
ton to the expenditure by the gov
eminent of $1,000, 900, 900 in rearma-
ment. A big business boom is pre-
dicted from all this spending. Ex-
pansion of utilities. improvement Of
railroads and industrial plants are
projected.
Such plans seem to depend upon
whether the government and bust
ness have reached the point where
both of them are willing to make
concessions. For some years the
viewpoint of government and bust
ness has been so strikingly different,
as to make such cooperation difficult.
II now both sides will compromise
and concede. the partly stalled indus
trial machine should pick up speed.