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Smyrna times., 1940-08-08
SEEK WORKERS
FOR NAVY YARD
Several Hundred Jobs Open at
Navy Yard and Arsenal
Selected by Civil Service
INCREASE AGE LIMIT

Several hundred jobs are open
at the Navy Yard and at the
Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia,
the Manager of the Third U. S.
Civil Service District announced
last week. In an effort to get suf-
icient qualified workmen for these
specialized positions, the u. S.
Civil Service Commission has in
creased the maximum age limit
for fifteen types of positions to
sixty-two years. For many other
positions the maximum age limit
has been increased to fifty-five.
Applications are being received at
the Philadelphia Navy Yard for
the positions of Aircraft Fabric
Worker; Aircraft Mechanic mo
tors); Aircraft Sheet Metal Work
er; Aircraft Instrument Mechanic;
Helper, Aircraft Instrument Me-
chanic; Anglesmith (Other than
Heavy Fires); Flange Turner;
Frame Bender; Hammer Runner
(Other than Heavy Fires); Heat
Treater (Aviation); Temperer;
Boatbuilder (Wood); Shipwright;
Calker and Clipper. Iron; Copper
smith; Helper Shipfitter; Ordance-
man; Rigger (Qualified as Diver !;
Welder Electric Especially Skill
ed); Ironworker (for performance
Of shipftting duty); Loftsman;
Shipfitter; Machinist (Outside) !;
Machinist; Toolmaker; Metalsmith
(Aviation); Parachute Mechanic;
Sheet Metal Worker; and Welder,
Gas.
The Frankfort Arsenal has op-
enings for Instrument Makers;
Lens Grinders; Machine Adjusters;
Machinists; Operators of Tool
Grinding Machines; Toolmakers;
and Assistant Inspectors of En-
gineering Materials, Mechanical
Optical Instruments).
Applicants for any of these po-
sitions must have had previous ex-
perience in the occupation for
which they are applying.
The Philadelphia Quartermaster
Depot needs Inspectors of Miscel-
laneous Supplies who have had ex-
perience in inspecting leather glow
es or bedding to determine compli-
ance with contract specifications.
Copies of the announcements and
application forms may be secured
from the Secretary, Board of U. s.
Civil Examiners, at first or sec
ond-class post offices; or from the
Manager, Third u. S. Civil Service
District, Customhouse, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
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They assist the FSA in carrying
out the provisions of the Bank
head-Jones Farm Tenant Act. This
law was enacted to counteract the
rapid increase in tenancy by pro-
viding for 40-year loans to tenant
farmers, sharecroppers and farm
laborers for the purchase of farms.
These loans are now available in
New Castle County, as well as in
Kent and Sussex Counties, where,
under previous ALLEGATIONS, is fam
lilies received loans for the pur-
chase of farms. 1t is estimated
that IA additional loans will be
made during the current fiscal
year.
Members of the New Castle
County Tenant Purchase Commit
tee are Victor P. Kohl Of Middle
town: II. c. Milliken of Newark;
and Charles p. Pryor of Clayton.
Mr.. Kohl is active In church and
lodge activities in his community,
and is a member of the Delaware
Production Credit Association. Mr..
Milliken Is a director of the same
Association. Mr.. Pryor served as
local Supervisor Of the Agricultur-
al Adjustment Association for sew
eral years, and is now a member
of the County AAA Committee.
In Kent County, J. Frank Rice,
of FELTON,, who was appointed to
the Committee on April 2, 1910, to
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CMTC REGIMENT
AT TFORTDIX, NJ.
Receive Instructions i'm Out
door Camping; Defense
Against Aircraft
STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

An epidemic of crossed fingers
has broken out among the 1000
young men from the states of New
York, New Jersey and Delaware,
comprising the CMTC regiment at
Fort Dix, N. ]. Tuesday the long
awaited hike and bivouac under
the open sky took place. The boys
are not superstitious but the can
didates are not taking chances and
all fingers are kept crossed against
the evil chance of rain. They have
received instruction in the rolling
and wearing of pack and the
pitching of shelter halves. They
will sleep under these pup tents"
and as one boy remarked, Its
kind of funny carrying your house
on your back, together with the
household furniture" The pack is
not heavy and can easily be borne
on the six mile hike to bivouac.
Hot meals at the encampment will
be provided by the mess officer,
Captain Victor E. Phasey of the
18th Infantry and cooks from the
Regular Army.
While on the march a tactical
exercise will be conducted by re
serve officers under the command
of Colonel A. Edward Krieger. De
fense against aircraft will be dem
onstrated and the candidates will
be taught how to take shelter from
a sudden air attack. Before the
march the young men will be lee
tured on care of their feet by med
ical reserve officers. Although in
oculated against typhoid, care will
be taken that no water shall be
drunk except that provided by the
army. At the bivouac, the after
noon will be devoted to recreation
and sports and it is expected that
the boys will stage their own show
with music provided by the 18th
Infantry Band augmented by mu-
sicians from the CMTC.
The ribbon for best marching
company was attached to the
guidon of ''B" Company, command
ed by Captain Valentine Pasvolsky
of the 18th MP Co., with Lieut..
Richard Churchhill, 3O6th Infantry
and Lieut.. A. r. Baldwin, 307th In
fantry, as company officers. The
ribbon for best street at the morn
ing inspection was presented to
H Company, commanded by
Lieut.. Thomas c. Scott of the
3Osth Infantry. His Lieutenants
are William p. Faust. 3O6th In
fantry and Lieut.. John I. Griffin.
Of the numerous competitive ath-
letic events conducted here each
afternoon by the CMTC candidates
during their 80 days training in
military science, discipline and
good citizenship, tug-of-war has
gained the greatest number of en-
thusiasts. Tug-of-war, one Of the
Oldest of intercollegiate sports, is
only one Of the many mind and
body building activities offered
these citizen soldiers, ages IL to
~. The program is under the di-
rection of Lieut.. Robert w. York,
18th Infantry and supervised as
are all the CMTC activities by Col
onel Eley p. benson, the camp
commander. Guard until midnight
Is mounted every night by the can
oidates in their own area with the
reliefs posted by their own non-
commissioned officers, all accord
ing to strict military regulations.
Each boy does two hour tour.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-08

Every candidate before mounting
guard is expected to know his gen.
eral orders and any special orders
that may have been issued. First
time on guard is the thrill of a
lifetime and the day following the
Post Office at Fort Dix is jammed
with letters to families and friends
describing the great experience.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-08
Death of Mrs. Mary L. Primrose

Death of Mrs. Mary L. Primrose
Mrs. Mary L. Primrose, widow
of Harry c. Primrose, died at her
home at Duck Creek on Wednes-
day, July "a, and was buried Sat
urday, July 27. She had lived at
Duck Creek most of her life. A
niece, Mrs. Rebecca L. Tilghman of
Drexel Hill, Pa, and nephew,
Leonard Collins, Sr., of Smyrna,
survive.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-08

Five hundred Queen Anne's
County farmers and their families
attended the annual Farm Bureau
picnic at Windy Mill on Chester
River, last week Miss Helen
Council, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sherman Council, was selected as
Miss Queen Anne" to compete in
the beauty contest at Timonium
Smyrna times., 1940-08-08

NOTICE
In pursuance of an order of the Register,
in and for Kent County. Delaware, dated
July 20, A. d. 1910 notice is hereby given
of the granting Letters Testamentary on
the estate of William H. Moffett on the
23rd day of July A. d. 1910. All persons
having claims against the said William H.
such Executors within one year after the
date of the granting of such Letters. or
abide by the law in that behalf, which pro-
vides that such claims against the said
estate not SO exhibited shall be forever
barred.
MICHAEL E. MOFFETT
WILLIAM H. MOFFETT, JR.,
Executors of
William II. Moffett, deceased.
Clayton, Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-08
Card of Appreciation

Mr.. John David and family wish
thru this medium, to express their
appreciation for flowers, loan of
automobiles, and other tenders of
sympathy rendered them during
their recent bereavement.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-08
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Continued from Page One)

Bedwell. Funeral services were
held at FAIRIES Funeral Chapel yes
terday. Interment in Odd Fellows
Cemetery.
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New High for Marriage License

NEW HIgH TUT Moi
A total of 258 marriage licenses
were issued in New Castle County
in July for a new record for the
month. it was announced last week
bv Clerk of the Peace Irving H.
Craig.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-08
AND
|scIIAL ITEMS
~, Come and Go,
L,,.gs Our Community
4 Former Smyrnians
Llyp CLUB PARTIES

e. Of Mrs. Margaret Z,
= lave moved to the
NJ. and Mrs. william
y long known as the But
msty. Mr.. and Mrs. Mac
u, moved into their new
xsntly completed at the
ae Union Street.
George Carter returned
d Friday from Durham, y.
g. sse was called to be near
ss.sr, Mrs. Bayard Briggs,
i vsrated on at Duke Hos
rs,p her brother, DR.. Bay
srg Is surgeon. Mrs. Brlggs
sna to her home in Beth
p, having recovered from
sstiun.
Fsrcis Gebhart, who has
I'd Of the department of
suies at John Bassett
i Hgh School for several
Is resigned and joined the
| he Home Life Insurance
Egy Elective August 5th. He
,z1nus to live in Smyrna.
nd Mrs. John Freund, Mr..
gn LinyOOd Beery, Hagers-
~, Mrs. Howard Money,
rs City, and Mrs. Vernon
Wilmington were guests of
RI Delney on Monday and
E Ae funeral of DR.. r. w.
aln in Dover.
Gorge N. Records has re-
: position at the John
q Moore High School where
physical education instruc-
q will 60 to Seaford in Sep
Easrs be will teach in the
y High School.
nd Ars. Stanley Middle
4saler fatty, spent the
1a With Mr.. and Mrs. Jessie
aasr at Avon, N. j. Mrs.
20 returned on Wednesday
a1g viii remain for several
lgsfs Gearhart Of New
Mass, spent his vacation
I parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
/ Geafhart- Miss Marie
Hadylme. Conn, was a
na tae weekend Of Mr..
IA Gsarhart. !
ahsaSanton, son Of Mrs.
|; y. VINO joined the
NY several months ago,
aa' be has reached Hon
q i delighted with the er sar.
m the island.
sv,lar
ssa @a Mrs. Harvey C. Jones
4. s1''I a Miss Betty Jones.
Washington, D. c., last
~ seonpanied by Miss Bet
! ~ sao has been a guest Of
!. ~aa a. Z Pratt is spending
! ssn.. sa Der aunt, Mrs. Mar.
I I sqsai, 4, On South Street.
H. A.. "eis tarieS and
IT. "a Bobby and Marie
~ q Dr. and Mrs. vii.
\ ! 1onp'on Sal,, at their summer
\ R...sa ss,'a Hero, Vermont.
ss s'aa B. Clifton returns
Easa s,.a',y ! 'tay q several days
NJ, stewart Clark at Dela.
y y 5.i, als Ernest Bennett q
81 PAX s.l1 Pa, SPENT spent tSa u
ks colons. u and Mrs.
-. s,a vilds Of Ridley p.-,.
~ Sriih, WIN Miss
! 'i'f' at the wayside ali,,
NJ !. Rock returned on
u+,t, a0ne in Pittsburgh
! -
b soss'., si', L NJ. Niles "''''
Es@s' s',' ! R., E. Jones has re.
kS :. ad,I !. Hotel iD'0u5n n oDss1 At
"a p1..t !. Tie guest Of osenl Mri
Il Ca. '1sl Of Wilmington
ecp.'I I'a ,s.Ii Hudson Of Green. ZEN
= u Fs,.. sal the week-ens
n l'a Hazel. eiio
|ssayasal' al' ,s' William E. Foart
s. s' Carter over II. the
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k'' h, q 4 cssnas;tamnEas aassa; mEs
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CONSTABLE SALE

Will be exposed to public vendue on Fri
day. August 9th. 1910. at l o'clock in the
afternoon at the garage of James Clark in
Duck Greek Hundred. Kent County. State
of Delaware the following personal proper
ty. viz: one 1885 Buick Sedan, Motor No.
2962264. Serial No. 2799350. and one Ply
mouth Sedan. Motor No. PE187I23, Serial
No. 2358267. Seized and taken for storage
as property of Herman johnson and Frank
l.. Mcclure and will be sold for cash by
GEORGE EICHHOLZ, Constable
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Fair. Miss Jane Chambers won
second place and Miss Louise Ev-
erett was third.
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WANTED

Four men wanted, between the
ages of 21 and as, for insurance
work. Married men with cars pre-
ferred. Apply
BOX 528,
S-8 2t Smyrna Del
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INSURE WHEAT
CROP YIELDS

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APPOINT FIVE
TO FARM BOARD

Continued from Page One)
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ELIZABETH PLEASANTON,
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Terms Strictly CASH
All articles must be paid for be-
fore they are moved away.
Evening star., 1940-11-17

WHAT A VAL U E!
Three degrees OF light
go, 20 and 100 watt)
4 tilt-top shade
that throws light where
nee ed most. With
rubber cord. Bulb 25c
extra
Evening star., 1940-11-17

Chops meats, vese.
tables and fruits. hns
or coarse. as desired.
Self sharpening cut.
ters. Extra special.
Evening star., 1940-11-12
FROM THE MEMO PAD:

fROM 1HE MEMO PAD.
Everything is being done these
days to help the housewife who must
also work in an office! For instance
on the market there are frankfurters
and sauerkraut already cooked,
packed in brine and inclosed in glass
jars. They come in various sized
jars and the smallest holds enough
for two servings. One half chicken
with broth may also be purchased in
this way. 49,.
Sandwich trays, candle holders
ice buckets and old-fashioned wa
tering pots made of copper are on
display at local store. -.
A set of shaving necessities would
be a lovely gift for man. Included
in the box are four jugs containing
lotion, talcum, deodorant and CO.
logne, three cakes of toilet soap and
mug which holds the shaving soap
All are scented with a definitely
masculine fragrance. -.
Another gift for the man of the
house" that would be greatly ap-
preciated is one of the imported
windproof pipes The carved briar
bowls resemble bulls, dogs, bears, a
skull and even tiny shoe. -.
Smart bronze cases large enough
to hold two brands of cigarettes are
excellent items for cocktail tables
Corresponding match boxes and ash
trays form nice gift for the newly
weds.". =.
Have a "key to the situation" A
combination bottle opener and cork
screw that is chromium plated and
made in the form of key would be
a novel item for your bar. -.
A lucite desk thermometer with
composition base is handy to have
in the Office. These come in all
colors and are very attractive. They
are also made for cementing to the
windshield of a car and are easy to
read through glass. -.
Attractive screens may be used al
most anywhere in your home. Seen
recently were beautifully hand dec
grated ones, the unusual colorings
being painted on either black or
red backgrounds. -.
Give the attendants in your we'd
ding an unusual and exciting gift
in the form of loose powder COM
pact with watch attached. These
are non-tarniShable and come in
gold-colored cases. 49,.
Place on your vanity an attractive
dresser set which includes a comb,
brush, mirror and tray, cloisonne
trimmed, with gold-color metal
handles. -.
An excellent gift for a conva-
lescent is a lovely basket Of fruit,
wrapped in cellophane and tied with
wide satin ribbon in fall shades.
A small but excellent gift for a
man is an automatic cigarette
lighter that is tube shaped. 1t may
be purchased in either a vest pocket
or lapel style. Another gift in the
smoking line is a leather cigarette
case that has places for holding golf
tees. 80.
Evening star., 1940-11-12
By BARBARA BELL,

Dress yokeS have caught the head
lines. They're a new fashion that
brings lots of color in the fashion
picture. Here is a style for day
time wear that you'll enjoy under
your winter coat Note the smooth.
unbroken lines of the princess sill
houette! The emphasis at the
shoulder with contrasting yoke and
sleeves plus button trimming. It's
a design to make you look tall and
slim and smooth Of figure, as fashion
dictates this season.
For this princess dress select one
of the new soft woods in a pastel
color and accent it with dark wool
at the top. A very new combination
is winter-white for the dress and
dark brown for the sleeve and
shoulder. If your hips are heavy,
this dress will do fattering things
for you with shoulders and sleeves
in darker tone.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1277-B
is designed for sizes II. IA, 16, Is
and 20. Corresponding bust meas
urements 30, 80, "a, SO and 38. Size
IA 1922 requires 25s yards of 54-inch
material for the body of the dress
plus three-fourth yard of 54-inch
material for long sleeves and yoke
to contrast, with short sleeves only
half yard of contrast is needed
Are you wishing you could sew?
Wishing you could create new and
individual dresses. that fit to per-
fection-out of the beautiful fabrics
now Haunted in the shops? You
can sew! Just try it! Send Is cents
for the New Fall and Winter
Evening star., 1940-11-12
Tell Truth
1nSinple
Manner
Embarrassment
Can Be Spared
In This Way
By EMILY POST.

1t may be much better to say mo"
with a smile than yes" with bad
grace. But" asks this letter, what
could I have said to a visitor who
caught me at home on a particular
day when no interruption could have
been welcome? I had a dressmaker
in the house and we were sewing
buSily. I had to work with her be-
cause I couldn't afford to have her
more than that one day. We were
sitting on the inclosed side porch
and the visitor saw us. and had to
be at home to her and sit trying to
talk politely for nearly an hour,
when all I could think of was my
unfinished dress
Your visitor was probably a per-
fectly human person who could
thoroughly have understood your
situation, had you explained exactly
as you have to me-that you had to
keep on helping the dressmaker so
that she could get your dress put
together and fitted. because you
couldn't afford to have her longer
/ than this one day. Had she offered
to help you sew, that might have
been handicap rather than help
unless she was expert with her
needle, and not distracting to you
But the chances are that she would
have behaved as you yourself would
have done. had the circumstances
been reversed, and said she wouldn't
interrupt you for anything and that
she'd come to see you again.
Dear Mrs. Post: In our new house
we are having a very large living
room, which will have an archway
at one end leading to a small hall
way I have cho~en a striped paper
for the living room and have been
advised to carry this paper into the
hallway. But myself would rather
have plain paper or one with
small figure in this hallway, of a
color which blends with the living
room paper. I'm so confused that I
don't know what to do. Can you,
with this limited information, de-
eide this question for me?
Answer-If I were you, would
first finish papering the side of the
living room that has the archway
with the striped paper. When this
is done, ask the paperhanger to hold
up two or three lengths of the fig
ured paper so you can see it through
the archway, and then hang up some
lengths of the striped paper and see
which looks best. The store will
send you the rolls of each pattern
and the paperhanger can then put
on the one you like and return the
other-or several others.
Dear Mrs. Post: My best friend
wants me to preside at the punch
bowl at her wedding reception.
What am supposed to do?
! Answer-Unlike pouring tea, you
do not sit at the punch bowl You
stand for awhile next to the punch
bowl and ladle the punch into
glasses and hand them to the people
as they come up.
Evening star., 1940-11-12
Dresses With Tiny Sleeves
Are Good Form of Mode;
'Peepshow' Style Seen
Jacket and Skirt Combination
Both Smart and Versatile;
Slim Silhouette Favored
By HELEN VOGT.

undeaemnt consisting of gold plated fur
fashions
think terrific
1910 the slender
fatterya which the
Generally styles intriguing specifically dinner
clothes the fascinating of the
We could probably will unless somebody donates
q charm general fashion
qualities decoee Secondly
reveal Finally bare of skin colds
all
circle leading back the fact that the overedup look is
and be loath to let
doing the stores You'll find
dinner deal modest
Evening star., 1940-11-12

Let the contest proceed until one
team has obviously proved itself the
best, and award the prize with
suitable ceremony.
To mix up the gang in an unusual
way, stage Mutt and jeff Cut-in. "
In the middle of an ordinary dance,
stop the music and announce that
every dancer is to try to find a
partner who is as much taller or
shorter than he Cor she) as possible
Prizes are to be awarded to the two
combinations which include the
shortest boy and tallest girl and the
tallest boy and shortest girl.
The result will be real milling
and mixing, with every couple
measuring themselves with every
other couple and exchanging part
ners if they can improve their
chances in the contest. Then the
Judges can start singing out the
best Butt and jeff couples, using a
piece of string to measure the differ
ences in height. Remember, the
prizes are awarded for the greatest
difference in height, and not neces-
sarily to the tallest boy or the short
est girl.
OF course, the tallest boy and
the shortest girl (and vice versa)
will try desperately to find each
other in order to make their victory
sure. That's what mixes the gang
an md ~, q koc II finn
All kinds of obstacle dances can
be staged, and the competitive spirit
thus aroused often gets boys out on
the floor who would otherwise skulk
on the sidelines. For example, you
can get an assortment of long pen
cils, or light sticks of about the same
length. Give one to each couple,
and make them balance the pencil
on the back of the boys left hand
while they are dancing.
AS soon as the pencil falls off, the
couple is eliminated. The judges
must watch to see that every couple
really dances, and doesn't just shuttle
around on a dime This is no con-
test for jitterburgs, but puts a
premium-and prize-on smooth
dancing.
If the crowd likes that one, give
them variation which will prob
ably put the spectators into that
happy condition known as stitches
Evening star., 1940-11-12

Use the pencils or sticks again, but
this time see that they are placed
as a bridge from the boys head to
the girls.
You'll quickly discover that part
ners of about the same size will have
a big advantage in this one. How
ever, you'll be amazed to see how a
tall boy can dance while all
"scrunched down" to bring his head
on a level with that of his partner.
He'll look awfully funny, but he may
succeed in grabbing off the prize
Still another stunt that rewards
smooth, cooperative dancing con-
sists of tying the ankles of the dane
ers together with light thread that
will break easily. Use pieces about
two feet long, tying one from the
boys left to the girls right.
The slightest lack of cooperation
between the two dancers will snap
the thread, thus eliminating that
couple from the contest. The last
couple on the floor wins-and earns
"a prize. Just be sure that the
winners don't get that way by stand
ing still instead of dancing.
We hope you like these stunts
and we know the crowd will. Better
plan a party now to try them out!
Evening star., 1940-11-12
|3jsgssS:I spc'c':I

pose Vicks Va-tro-nol up each nostril.
Va-tro-nol does important things
for you: Cd shrinks swollen mem
branes; (2) soothes irritation; go
helps flush out nasal passages, clearing
clogging mucus, relieving transient
congestion. 1t brings more comfort.
makes breathing easier, invites sleep.
Evening star., 1940-11-12
Laugh>P Provoking Contests
Enhance the Prospect
OF Successful Party
New Stunts Suggested Here
Are Guaranteed to Put Pep
Into Crowds Next Dance

The essential ingredients successful merely good
the best of such affairs be made better the committee
Today we're going along few ideas which
your party get rating
book
"smese Twins dance not only but also real
skill
contest will really deserve the prize give them.
Divide
girls
binding position
dance together as unit
orchestra practice
then all the be
Evening star., 1940-11-12
Bath for Broom

A weekly bath for the broom will
insure a clean sweep and make the
broom last longer. Dip it in hot
soap suds, shake well and hang out
of doors by the handle for quick
drying to prevent water from rust
ing the wires that bind the whisks.
Evening star., 1940-11-12

w hen q Cold
Threate use
Va-tro-nol at first
snihe or Sneeze.
Helps to prevent
colds developing.
Evening star., 1940-11-12
Water Allowance

In ancient Hebrew the word
bath" meant a liquid measure
which contained from 712 to 9h
gallons. This was the legal water
allowance in Biblical times for use
in personal cleanliness.