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The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
Radio Telephone
Rates To Alaska
Are Now Reduced

The Sentinel is advised by c c.
Garland, Chairman of the Alaska De-
Yelopment Committee of the Ia
coma Chamber of Commerce, of a
reduction of day radio telephone
rates effective November Is of 33 q
per cent and night and Sunday rate
rs per cent between Alaska and Sc
attic.
I'VE have been working since last
spring to bring about a reduction of
radio telephone rates and to have
the public service extended to other
cities of Alaska beside Juneau" Mr.
Garland writes. 1T gives US much
pleasure and satisfaction to be able
to announce at this time, the accom-
plishment in part of results for
which we have sought"
Copy of a letter from Col Clyde
L. Eastman of the Signal Corps to
the Tacoma chamber explaining the
new setup reads in part as follows:
THE Chief Signal officer directs
me to advise you that he is happy to
announce that, effective November
Is, 1899, the day rate for radio tel
ephone service between Seattle and
Juneau was reduced 331s percent,
and the night and Sunday rate for
the same service was reduced %
percent. At the same time the rates
for broadcast program service were.
reduced by 3815 percent, and the
setting up charge formerly applica-
BILE to two-way program transmits
sion was discontinued.
1T is expected that the new Sc
attle-Ketchikan radio telephone
channel will be opened to the public
on or about December Is, 1899. The
rates applicable to the service be-
tween Seattle and Ketchikan will
be the same as the revised rates be-
tween Seattle and Juneau"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Ralph
N. Scrubby, has made application for
a domestic, under the act of May 26,
1884 CAS- Stat 80g) for a tract of
land embraced in u S. Survey No.
1921, Wrangell Group of Homesites,
and designated as Tract CO. con-
tanning $50 acres, and it is now in
the files of the U. S. Land Office,
Anchorage, Alaska.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
Versely any of the above mentioned
land should file their adverse claims
in the district land office within the
period of publication of thirty days
thereafter, or they will be barred by
the provisions of the Statutes.
GEORGE A. LINGO,
Register.
First Publication Dec. 8, 1888.
Last Publication Feb. g. 1s40
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LEGAL NOTICES
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
AND HEIRS

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
AND HEIRS
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR
THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA
WRANGELL PRECINCT. FIRST
DIVISION.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF CHAS. MOBERG, DECEASED.
NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that
the undersigned United States Com
missioner will administer the above
entitled estate of Chas Moberg, de-
ceased, as provided in Sections 4501-
1903 ella 1888. All persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are
notified to file them, with the neces-
sary vouchers, in the office of the
U. S. Commissioner for Wrangell
Precinct, at Wrangell, Alaska, with
in sixty GOD days from the date of
publication of this notice.
Heirs of deceased are admonished
to file their proof of heirship in the
above entitled court within sixty
COO days from date of publication
hereof
Dated, Wrangell, Alaska, NoVem-
Der 90, 1889.
RICHARD SURATT,
U. S. Commissioner & Probate
Judge.
First Publication, Dec. l, 1899.
Last Publication, Dec. %, 1899.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08

istrator of the estate of Chas. Mo
berg, deceased, will offer for sale
and sell to the highest and best bid
der, if the sum hidden is satisfac-
tory,
The gasboat 31B13, her tao
kle. furniture and apparel, to-
gether with a rowboat used for
a tender
Terms and conditions: 10 percent
of the purchase price to be paid at
time of SALE the balance on delivery
of bill of sale.
Dated, Wrangell, Alaska, Noyem-
Der 9, 1889.
RICHARD SURATT,
U. s. Commissioner.
First Publication, Dec. 1, 1889.
Last Publication, Dec 8, 1889.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
GERMANY CLAIMS
FOOD CONTROL IN
BALTIC STATES

BERLIN, Dec. 8 - England's an
nouncement that she would buy up
the entire surplus export of all Bal
tic countries as a means of starving
out Germany was seoffed at here.
The German press stated the Baltic
waters were entirely controlled by
Germany and, in the opinion of the
high German officials, the Baltic
states would not sacrifice their trade
with Germany fol. temporary war
trade with Great Britain.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that on
the oath day of November 1899 the
undersigned was duly appointed Ex-
ecutrix of the estate of Charles Ben
jamin, deceased.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby required to
present same to the undersigned,
with proper vouchers, at Wrangell
Alaska, within six months from the
date hereof.
Dated at Wrangell, Alaska, this
Both day of November 1889.
Mary L. Benjamin, Executrix,
First Publication Dec 1, 1889.
Last Publication Dec. %, 1889.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
NOTICE OF SALE

OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR
THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA,
WRANGELL PRECINCT, FIRST
DIVISION.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF CHAS MOBERG, DECEASED
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN thai
at o'clock P M, on Monday, the
18th day of December, 1889, on the
City Float in Wrangell Harbor, Ter.
ritory of Alaska. the undersigned
United States Commissioner, admin
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
ASSEMBLY OF GOD MISSION
Mrs. Berta Vaughn, Pastor

Matthew q: 44-Therefore be ye
also ready. for in such an hour as
ye think not the Son Of man com
eth.
Subject: The second coming OF
Christ.
sunday, Il a. m. Sunday school
Evening Worship, 7.30.
Tuesday. 40 p. m. Bible Study
and Prayer Meeting.
Thursday 7:3o p. m. Regular
midWeek service.
Everybody is welcome.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Second Sunday of Advent.
Mass at Rose of Limas Church
1000 a. m.
Benediction of the Blessed saera-
ment Immediately after Mass.
Mass at Wrangell Institute, 11:45
a. m.
Week day Masses, Wednesday and
Friday. 100 a. m.
Other days, 500 a. m.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
STOP OVER

Taken from a boat on a charge of
being drunk and disorderly, w. B.
Metz of Hoonah landed in Federal
Jail here, being found guilty by T.
S Commissioner Richard Suratt and
sentenced to a fine of $25 and three
days in the hoosegow.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY
OPPOSES COMPULSORY SERVICE

SYDNEY. Dec. S-John Curtin,
leader of the Labor Party. this week
declared that while his party back
ed Great Britain to the fullest ex-
tent party members were opposed to
the introduction of compulsory mill
tary service in the Australian Com
monwealth and said his country was
not in a position to send troops ov-
erseas.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
E. N. CAMPBELL TO SPEND
HOLIDAYS IN SEATTLE

&. M. Campbell of Campbell
Brothers. sailed south on the Prin-
ces Norah Wednesday to spend the
holidays in Seattle with his son.
Leonard, who is attending the Uni
yersity of Washington, and with
Mr.. Campbelrs parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. D. Campbell. He expects to return
home Immediately after New Year s.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
KLAWOGK

Only one community in Alaska
has voted dry under existing laws
Klawoek, an Indian village on the
west coast of Prince of Wales is
land voted at its last municipal ell
ection against the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors within the town lin
its.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
OMAN IN TOWN

r. {. Vogel in charge of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation in
Alaska with headquarters in juneau
was in Wrangell last week on field
work He continued on to Ketchi-
kan, expecting to return to juneau
later.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
BOAT .HARBOR PROGRESSING

JUNEAU - Juneau's small boat
harbor is more than so per cent
completed as far as dredging is con-
cerned, according to Captain Will
liam Burke, in charge of the dredge
work. Burke said he is sure the
project will be finished by Christ
mas.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
OTTESENS RETURN FROM
HONEYMOON TRIP TO STATES

Mr. and Mrs Einar 0ttesen, who
were married here six weeks ago, re-
turned from their honeymoon trip
Outside and are at home now in
Wrangell. They report, of course, a
wonderful time, and brought back
new car
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
sEvENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

Sabbath school tor the children
is at 1000 a. m. Saturday
Adult Sabbath School at 80 p.
M
Preaching at 3:15. You are in
Yited to bring your friends To these
services.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
-Try=A# Classified Ad-
At the Churches
ST. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The Rev. Arnold Krone

Sunday: December the tenth.
The Second Sunday in Advent.
international Bible Sunday.
100 a. m Holy Communion at
Wrangell institute
9:45 a. m. Chapel Service at
Wrangell Institute.
Topic: The Living Word.
1000 a. m. Church School at St.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
Philips Church

Philips Church.
Topic: Reactions TO the Good
News Matthew II: 1880.
1900 a. m, Morning Prayer at st.
Philips Church
Sermon: Written for our learn
ing. Romans 1874.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08

Studies in Revelation continue on
Wednesday evenings at home of Stel-
In Greene.
Pastor n. l.. Miles
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
Ai1s 10 r. RESTORED

RENILLAGlGED0 CHANNEL ~
Angle Point Fog Bell reported not
operating November q, 1893
CHATHAM STRAIT - Yasha Is
land Buoy 2 reported missing. No.
vember %, 1899
sITKA SOUND - The Twins
Light reported ext1nguished Noyem-
Der 13, 1889.
NEVA STRAIT - Middle shoal
Lighted Buoy 5 reported extinguish-
ed November Is.
PERIL STRAIT - Kakul Rock
Buoy ? reported missing November
8.
KHAz BAY - Elbow Passage
Light reported flashing irregularly
November 3.
sEACOAST - Khataak Island
Light reported extinguished Novem-
Der q, 1899.
PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND -
Smith Island Lighted Bell Buoy
reported extinguished October q,
1888.
ALASKA PENINSULA - Chignik
Spit Light reported extinguished DC
tober 5.
Aids Relighted or Restored
CHATHAM STRAIT - South Pas
sage Point Light reported exiting
ushed October 16, 1899 was found
burning NoYmber 20
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08

You Saw 1t In The Sentinel
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
SALVATION ARMY

Capt N. Morris, corps officer
Brig. and Mrs. J. 7. Dillingham;
Divisional Commanders
Sunday school $50 p. m.
Evening Service, $50 p. IA.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08
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NAVIGATION AIDS !

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The following aids to navigation
are reported by W. c. Dibrell, Sup
erintendent of Lighthouses.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-12-08

Date First Publication Nov. IT, 1889
Date Last Publication Jan. y, 1910
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-21
Honor Man Who Wrote
About "Jesnie With The
liohf Brown Hair"

The erection OF . musical me
mortal to one OF Americas best
loved composers viii this winter
he started on the banks Of the
southern stream he immortalized
in song. The man is Stephen Eos
ter and the river the Suwannee.
The memorial smphitheater and
carlton tower will overlook the
stream at White Springs. Florida.
Construction Of the rs bell carlton,
largest ever built, has been begun
by ]. c. Deagsn. Inc. Of Chicago.
The company is the worlds largest
maker Of bells. chimes and csril-
ions- The bells will be electrically
operated by an automatic player
utilizing rolls similar TO those Of
the player piano and also By
piano-type keyboard. Fosters mel
odies viii be played each day. The
familiar Westminster chime Sc
quence Will mark the hours.
The memorial 10 the composer
II the gift Of the Florida Stephen
Foster Memorial association. q
division Of the Florida Federation
Of Muse Clubs Total cost Of the
memorial and carlton win be
about $3.50 600. The sum is row
being raised in q nationwide sub
scrip.ion by ioven Of Fosters
music.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-21

nor N-helan. violin: Charlotte Kee-e
and DAVID Whisner. string bass
Stadium Dorothy Selden. Dor
othy Issaes. violin. Herman
Schweizer. oboe.
Jason Lee Bruce Allen. hsssoon
For the band division. which so
far has the largest registration,
there are the following
Lincoln Wilbur Tinkcom. from
bone. Dick Palmer. cornet. Art
Peterson. trumpet. Robert kohout
horn, Wlfrcd Hofushuh and Mir
lam Engelland. baritone horn.
Wendell Dean. Ed tuba; Norman
Schuf. bass drum.
Stadium - Bill Brock. Frank
Price. Norman Sullivan. cornet:
Ted Picard. trombone; Janet Arm
strong and Evelyn Herman. clsri-
net; Dean Daughtry, bassoon: Rich
ard Lang. tenor saNophone. Rus
sell Anderson and Elizabeth Burr,
flute: Howard Wallace. baritone,
RAY Long. BIB sousaphone
Falkland - Betty 10 Forster,
clarinet.
Following are Lincoln and Sta
dunn applications for places in the
chorus.
Lincoln Phyllis Grossgloss, LIST
soprano: Myrtle Hard. End soprano;
Helene Bruemmer. 2nd soprano:
Virginia Sohuster. End soprano:
Marguerite johnson, 2nd soprano:
Ruth Evans. End soprano, Dorothy
Nelson. alto: Jean Stabbert. alto;
Allegro Sanders. alto; Jim Hansen,
LIST tenor; Purney Mccormick,
bass. Ronald Stabhert. bass
Stadium -Thelrns Bratrud, Mild
red Christensen, Barbara Ann
Huhley, first soprano: Chizuhe
Tomita. second soprano. Paul Ray
mond. tenor.
Applicants from the Northwest
states, British Columbia and
Alaska Will be selected in series
of tryouts. There will be about
200 in each OF the two instrument
tai groups and chorus. The orches-
ira and chorus concert will be
given Friday. March 81. The con-
ference band will play Saturday.
April l. All concerts will be open
TO the public.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-21
Even Frederick The Great
Spurned German Musicians
As We'll Hear Horse Neigh" He Sad When ASKED
70 Hear Native Prime Donna - How Sonfaq
Broke Down Pre- udee in Her Country

over the good deeds Of those OF
earth.
popular Before Weber. operas
were sung in Italian. With the
exception Of the Magic Flute ..
Mozart composed al his operas 70
Italian text II vas generally con
sidered that Italian singers were
the only ones worth listening 20.
50 great was the prejudice that
Frederick the Great. asked 10 hear
her sing. declared
w hat. Hear a German
sing should a. soon expect
to derive pleasure from the
neighing of a horse"
An Italian critic. IN spite Of his
prejudice against German singers.
was persuaded 10 hear Sontag
After listening short time he
started TO leave A friend who
had brought him said, Stay a lit
tie longer and you Will be con-
WINGED that German can sing
7 know il, replied the Ital-
ian, therefore 7 go
Sontag, more than any other
singer Of her land s responsible
for the change OF attitude toward
German singers Il was Sontsg
and Weber's opera that brought
the change about.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-21
Abel 7 ellis
Why Band
Is Dropped
Stste WPA Administrator
Says Order Hitting Tacoma
Came from Washington

IT has become evident in the last
few dsys that L Tacoma is TO
retain the FEDERAL Music Project
hand. the pressure must h pat
on at Washington instead Of The
state WPA headquarters. Pro
tests have already been sent to
the Washington delegation N con
gress by the Young Mems Bust
ness club. Chamber OF Commerce,
park board and city council. Other
groups are taking similar action
and a number OF individual pro-
tests are being made.
IN the meantime Don G. Abel
state WPA administrator, replying
to an inquiry from The Times.
gives the other side Of the story
and puts the responsibility on the
national office Of the federal music
project. Mr.. Abel.s letter SAYS in
part:
"Dut to the shortage OF funds
it was necessary FOR the federal
music project in this state 10
undergo a severe quota cut This
Is a matter outside the control OF
the state administration. With
this reduction. effective Jan. le. It
was not possible TO continue the
operation Of the two bands.
The decision as TO which unit
10 discontinue was based upon
The following considerations First.
the Tacoma unit was smaller, and
furthermore, included two men as
signed from Seattle. therefore the
transfer OF fewer musicians be-
tween the two cities would re-
suit from its termination. Second.
the yearly totals OF performances
show that the Seattle group is in
more demand for concerts.
THE adjustments made In
order TO conform TO the new
quota were in accordance with
the wishes of the national
headquarters of the federal
music project.
You have stated that. accord
ing to the information given you.
II members of the Tacoma band
were ordered 10 report for duty
In Seattle. Before any such order
was given. in fact before a final
decision was made as to the new
arrangements for the music prof.
ect, each of the IL men was asked
whether he would wish voluntarily
70 move TO Seattle in the event OF
the termination of the Tacoma
band. All - stated that they
would be willing TO do this.
THE necessity for releasing the
remainder Of the men was. as
stated above. matter not under
the control of this office. II is
hoped that those released will re-
ceive other work without delay"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-21
Music Work
By Wersen
Publishe d
Fischer Company Issues Text
on Rhythmic Training BY
Tacoma Supervisor
See Photo on Page III

see Photo on Page IL
SOMETHING new n music fun
asmentsls En- Rhythmic Foan-
daaon Through Drumming by
Louis G wersen - has Just been
issued by Carl Fischer Inc ma
uonally known music publishers.
New York. And thereby hangs a
tale Of considerable interest 10
Tacoma folks.
some time ago NJ Wersen.
supervisor Of Music n the public
schools tried the experiment Of
using drum sticks. a resilient wood
plaque and photograph records to
develop what might be called a
rhythmic technique, The results
were satisfactory and Mr.. Wersen
used the system as subject for a
thesis required for his degree al
Washington State college.
The matter came 70 the stten-
ton OF representative Of the
Fischer company. He saw the sys-
TEN in operation here. recognized
the value. and urged Mr.. Wersen
TO write out a complete course.
He did so. and Rhythmic Foun-
dalton Through Drumming -
While the method VIII develop a
sound foundation in drum tech
nique that Is not the purpose of
the book. The rudiments as pre-
scented are correct. and should the
student desire 10 continue the
study Of the percussion instru-
ments. this course viii give him
good start But the real purpose Of
the book Is 70 develop a rhythmic
foundation 10 teach the student 10
read music accurately at sight by
stressng the counting of time and
developing q recognition Of the
figures.
The use Of photograph records
gives the student the effect OF par
ticipating in ensemble playing long
before he would be prepared other
wise. The photograph records also
make the work more interesting
for the individual and keep the
class from tagging.
The foundation knowledge
gained by using this method is
said TO be applicable to any
form of music participation.
whether 1t be chorus, band,
orchestra or individual study.
Ii quickly brings out the de
gree of talent possessed by the
pupil and can be used TO de-
termine his fitness to continue
the study of music.
The equipment required includes
q pair of snare drum sticks with
rubber eraser caps on the tips so
they can be used on the school
desks. and nine photograph rec
ords Of the music used in the
course.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-21
Adelphians
Go on 7 our
College Singers Leave March
~ for Weeks Concert
King in Northwest

NEXT week will see the Adel-
phian Choral society, John
Paul Bennett, conductor, doing
some intensive rehearsing and
smoothing up the program for
weeks tour in Northwest Wash
ington. The singers will leave the
College Of Puget Sound campus
early Sunday, March 20. TO sing
at the morning service at the
Methodist church at Arlington.
Sunday night they are booked for
a sacred concert at the First
Methodist church at Bellingham.
Monday morning the group Will
continue an itinerary which in
cludes Sedro Woolley. Mount Yer
non, Oak Harbor. Anacortes, La
Conner. Stanwood, Port Townsend,
Sequim and Bremerton.
Besides the formal evening con-
certs the singers will appear at
several high school assemblies and
service clubs. They will return
home Sunday night, Feb 3.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-21
Young Artists
Competition
State Chairman Reminds Of
Contests TO Be Held for
Washington Musicians

IN q recent letter to The Times
music editor. Anna Rollins John
son. chairman Of the young artists
contest division Of the Washington
State Federation OF Music clubs,
reminded of the young artist con-
tests to be held in Seattle in
March The contests are spon-
eored by the National Federation
of Music clubs. Winners in the
state contests will be eligible TO
participate in the North Pacific
district contests and from there
viii 20 10 the national contests
To be held In conjunction with the
biennial convention Of the national
federation at Baltimore in May.
The purpose of the contests is
10 give the young American artists
who are qualified an opportunity
10 build career in their own
country without the necessity OF
establishing a reputation in a for
eign land before being received
in the United States. II is strictly
an American movement to build
UP music In America.
Contests are restricted to native
or naturalized citizens Of the
United States who have obtained
their music education In this coun-
try and intend to follow a concert
career. They must have reached
the age Of 81 but must be under
so on the first OF May next There
are three divisions in the contests
voice. piano and violin.
The awards include a first prize
Of $1,000 IN each division; with
suitable compensation for winners
of second and third places. To
one OF the winners of third place,
Community and Cooperative con-
cc-ts offers tour AT no expense
20 the artist and includes fee
for each performance. This re-
quires personality and Snowman
ship AZ well as musiciRnship.
Full information may be OBJ
tanned by writing Anna Rollins
johnson, SIS Commerce building,
Everett. Wash. Requests for in
formation left with the music
editor Of The Times will be for
warded 10 Mrs. johnson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-21
Opera Group Preparing
For Stadium Concert

A F-TER tryout AT Gig Harbor
last week. the cast of the opera.
Queen Esther" under the diree-
ton of Maurice Dublin, is going
through a smoothing up process
for the presentation to be made at
Stadium high school Feb, IS.
Due to the fact that 1t was the
first formal appearance of the
group, the Gig Harhor performance
developed few rough spots which
are being worked out. The musical
accompaniment will be by the
junior orchestra conducted by
Alexander Melovidoff.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-21

Thus one of the greatest queens
Of song" had to go through a
severe struggle before she at
tanned the position OF Germany's
greatest singer. Al the beginning
OF her career II is said that she
was Kissed off the stage by friends
of her rival, Amelia Steininger.
In spite Of this defeat she per
severed until all Europe was at her
feet.
Many years later. at the height
of her career, she was riding
through the streets Of Berlin one
day when she saw little girl
leading blind woman. Impuls-
lively she called the child and asked
about the blind woman. The child
replied:
She Is my mother, Amelia
Steininger. She used to he a
great singer. hut she lost her
voice and cried so much that
now she can't see"
A few days later the great sing
err called at the humble abode Of
her old rival and undertook the
care of both mother and child
The next week she gave a benefit
concert for them and it was said
that Sontag sang as she never had
before And who can doubt. as
one historian says, that with the
applause of that vast audience
there was mingled the applause Of
the angels in heaven who rejoice