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^^^^^^^ MKS. Vi. A. Ill IM;KNS, Editor, Photo 37. College (?lcc Club. 1 Tin: Anderson College Glco Club composed of 16 young ludics, who bave been trained by Miss Sara Strun athan, will give a delightful enter tainment In the college auditorium on Monday evening. A beautiful program, consisting of soin, duets, trios and ' choruses, has beon arranged and it promises to he one of the moat charm ing affairs ever given at the. college. Admission prleo will he 2."> cenlH and tickets are on sale at Evans' I'liar m.acy. A large audience phould bu present on Monday evening. \ * ? Ited Cross Seul*. As the Chrlstmun season draws near (lie young ladles in charge of the sale of red cross seuls wil! rapidly push their sale, and th&y earnestly ask the cooperation of every one In Anderson to help them raiBo n nice amount for title cause. Ladies' Day at Elks Cloh. Friday was au usual Ladies' Hay at the Elks Club and quite a number of ladles were, the guests on this occa sion. The days at the Elks homo are always charmingly pleasant and in formal and fully enjoyed by the la dles. . Mrs. Ralph Rumor and Mrs. A. S. Farmer serv/ed dainty refresh ments after which danelung was en Joyed by a numbnr of those present for quite a -.white. Mesdames C F. Ross, T. L. Colv, (J, S. Morrleon. J. H. Honny of La Grange, Ga.; W. D. Mc Lean, O. D. Anderson, A. S. Farmor, Ralph Ram er. Misses Jessie Browne, Caroline Vance of Columbta Lalla Mao Dial of Laurens, Louise Gllmor, Ella May Camming.*, Hertha Cnslin; .Una Patrick and Mrs. Huntor wore among those present. ? Informal Little Rook Party. . A charming little affair on the j week's social list was the rook party given on Thursday evening by Mr. and Mrp. Irving Brownlce at their pre! o' homo on SQUtl^MeDufao stre * This, popular antP ?Utractlvp 3 young couple had JiiBt a few friends In for a pleasant informal evening and u very happy occasion it proved to ' be. I tTliclr KUC-HtK wen-: Mr. and Mrs. iyiuls Horton, Mr. and Mrs. T. I* Cely. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur ltolman. ? Miss Watson III. I The friends of Miss Etoile Watson 'will regref to hear thai hIic Ih ser iously til nt her home on South Me DufhV street. * In Honor of Judge Memmhiger. A prelly compliment to Judge Mein? m Inger, who has been holding court here, wan the elegant dinner given In hit; honor on Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs. T. Frank Watkins at their pretty home on. North Me Duffle street. The beautiful decorations were sug gestive of the Christmas season and were prettily carried out in every de tail. The cut gluKs and silver makiug tlio table particularly attractive. Tho c'/enlng was nn unusually pleasant one and thoroughly enjoyed by all j present, among whom, besides tho honor guest, were: Mr. and Mrs. J. L. ', Sherard, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Greene. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Shumate, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Prince and Mr. A. H. Dag null. * Mrs. Wm. Overman. The following complimentary no tice in Salisbury (N. C.) Post of Mrs. Overman's brilliant and ablo address ( delivered on historical evening nt the ' recent IT. D. C. convention in York- ! ville will be read with great interest, by her many friends and admirers in Anderson. Besides her rare mental endowment, Mrs. Overman possesses a gracious and charming personality that makes her a leader among wo men: Tho many Salisbury friends of Mrs. William H. Overman will be'interest ed to learn that during the recent U. D. C. convention in Yorkvlllo, S. C, sho delivered a brilliant and able ad dross, of which the York News gives j the following complimentary notice: "A splendid nddrens was delivered by Mrs. William H. Overman of An derson, former president of tho North Carolina, dtvlsiqn, U. D. C. * Mrs. Overman spok'o on "Our Birthright? Tho, Rebuilding of the 8outh" and she thrilled every hearer with her In TO GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS ? DO PART TODAY 'At'}' *V? HouBe Slippers For Sea 9140, *L335 ?ad 91.50. i House Slippers For Women 9140, ?1.25 and 91.50. You can do more today in a few hours than ! you will accomplish in half a day during the "eleventh hour" rush. You will have plenty of time, the cordial and politie service of salespeo ple, ai.\d the best choice that all the stores have to of fer. i COME TO THE BEE HIVE For Cow Boy? Cow Girl and Indian Suits, Kid Gloves, Rugs, Art Squares, Linens, Bags, 'Trunks, Suit Cases, Handkerchiefs, Comforts, Blankets, Bath Robes, Umbrellas?in fact, it will be safe to come to [The Bee Hive for all your gift wares if you are looking for practi ca!, useful gifts at economical prices. TP BEE HIVE 6. H. BAUES. ProQrietor _I foresting address." Mrs. Overman received many com pliments on her address, which v as moHl graciously and enthusiastically received. Many distinguished men and women who were present compli mented her highly and called her ad dress eloquent. In introducing Mrs. Overman, tltc State historian of the 17. I>. C. compared her to Hypatia, buying that "she had lived In South Carolina, been captured und carried off to North Carolina, and had re turned to her native State, represen ting perpetual youth!" During her stay In Yorkvllle, Mrs. Overman was un honored guest at the handsome home of Hon. David E. FInley, mem ber of congresB, and was the recipient of many charming social attentions. Notwithstanding her warm welcome and enthusiastic reception by South Carolina Daughters Mrs. Overman 1b Btlll a member of the North Carolina division of the U. D. C, loyalty to "tho Old North State," havtlng kept her from moving her membership. . . rrlxcllta Club. Mrs. Arthur Holman was the. grac ious hoBtess to the PrlsclIIa Club on Friday morning. ThiB club was or ganized by those ladleB before they were married and so several weeks ago they all decided to reorganize and they have already held several de lightful meetings, one of the :>leaaant cst being the one Friday morning. Mrs. Holman is an ideal hostess and the members present Friday were: Mesdames Raymond Fret well, Tom Al len, W. J. Muldrow, S. L, Prince and Ed. Marshall. * Miss Carrie Fretwell has gone to Charleston to visit friends. * Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Speer are at home after a week's visit to re?-vives in Charleston. ? Miss Elizabeth Hudgens has gone to Epworth to visit Mrs. J. W. Payne. . . ? .1 . . Shower For Mrs. Eerie. Mrs. C. B. Barle was 'Mrs. Clarence Sullivan's charming honor guest at a household shower on Friday after noon at the pretty home of Mrs. Leila Sullivan on South. McDuffle street. Mrs. Earle's attractive new home on South MrDqfne street Is juet being j completed and her many friends an ticipating her beginning to keep house j have planned several delightful show ers In her honor and she ha3 been the recipient of many pretty and use- j ful articles for her home. Mrs. T. 8. Crayt'on and Mrs. Walter Brock met the guests at tho door and Invited them Into the coxq parlor where some time wob spent in an Informal social manner. Later the ladies were in vited into tbe dining room to inspect! the beautiful display of gifts for the honor?e and here an elegant salad course wob served by the fair host ess. assisted by Mrs. W. R. Wones. Mrs. Sullivan's guests were: Mesdamea J. Rl Vandiver, W. H. Nardln, Arthur Holman, Raymond Fretwell, Nardln Webb, C. B. Greene, T. E. Howard, W. J. Mul?row, J. M Sullivan, Jr., Jake Sullivan, John Breazeale, Le Roy Fuies, B. B. Hart. J. J. Baldwin, Clar ence Brock, Florence Thompson, Ed Marshall, Bryan Walton, Eula Dil? lingham, A. P. Johnstone, Harry Gels burg, F. E. Watkins. Jr., Will Divve?, Misses Annie "Chapman,'May Russell, Helen Patrick, Nolle Barton, Joe Broyles, Rhoda Vandiver. ? A Christmas Wedding. The following invitations have been issued: 'Mr. Mathew Anderson Cobb requests- the honor of your presence at the marriage of his daughter Woepio Lenora *> Mr. Marshall Wesley Mason on tho afternoon i>f Wednesday, the thirtieth of December, at a quar ter after four o'clock Triangle church near Belton, S. C. * Iv D, C The "L. D. C." enjoyed two excep tionally attractive social affaira dur ing the past week which add much to the desirability of membership. The affaira of the organisation bave pro-* grossed splendidly, far beyond tho ex pectations of Its originators who are more than satisfied with the results of their efforts. There will probably be no .more meetings this month, due to the holiday season, but these will be resumed shortly sifter the advent of the-New Year. A number of inno vations In entertainments. hsv? b*en planned and the members are looking forward with Pleasure to the resump tion of act i vit ion. A Delightful Parry. MIsb Elisabeth Robinson was the attractive hostess for a few friends on Thursday evening when she entertain ed in the "play rooms" la tbe yard at tho beautiful home of Mr. W. T.. Brissey. The evening was spent In a delight Cully informal manner and wa* thoroughly enjoyed by all those pres ent Dainty refreshments were serv ed. Her guests were: Misses Lots Wells. Ruth Wells, Willie Cana, Esther Las-1 slt?T, Nolle Flndley and Misse? Wal lace, Mesrfrs. A. B. Beeland, E. P.j Valentine, n. B. Findley. G. P. Lassl .sr. Julc Earle John Karle John Wll Robinson and Dr. Forest Suggs. 9 0m' -Watch Party." The tnemberB of the Elks Club ar planning a charming reception am card party for the evening of Decent her 31, when those present will watel the old year out and the new one In 'hese young men have establlshei quite a reputation for their beautifu social affutrs and this ui'nounccmen will give a great deal of pleasure t the members of the social set, ar. they will look forward to this ocoa slon au one of the chief attractions o 'hrlstinas week. ' * Miss Herta Newton of the clt; schools was called to Baltimore yes terday afternoon by the critical Ulne3 of her father, who is in John? Hop kins hospital. Mrs. J .E. Forney left yesterday fo Augusta and Thomson, Ga., to vlsi I her sons. * MisB .Mab Bonham. who has beei I visiting friends In Baltimore left yea i terday for New York, where she w?i visit friends. Miss Bonhnm will re turn home in time for the Christma I holidays. ? .Miss Balles Entertain*. A small hut charming little Infor mal affair was given by Miss Azalr. Balles on Tuesday evening when sh entertained about a dozen friends a the pretty home of her brother, Mr Gcorgo Bailes, on Calhoun street Cards were enjoyed and later the; were put aside and dainty refresh meats served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Wade Sanders, Misse Gertrude Sanders, Leila Mosely, Mar Electric Cr (From Sunda; j Merchants Enjoyed Fine Bay's Business One of the leading merchants of tin city stated last night that he had ha< the biggeat day's business of the fall and merchans generally were unani mous in pronouncing Saturday one o the busiest days of the season. Foi one thing, the weather was ideal, thu enabling people living at a distance ti get to the city. Another cause is tha the holiday season is on, a time whei trade .naturally pick."} .up. But with i all, there is not the amount of bust nesB being done now..that was dorn last year at thu time, a conditio) which Is naturally. t,o be expected. f-Or Express Office Has Xmas Seals. >->' The management bl the local brand of the Southern 'IhtpreBB Company stated yesterday that the Anderson of flee is plentifully supplied with "Don't open-until-ChTlfttmaB" seals for tin use of those Who desire to send thel: Christmas presents before the ruai and have the opening of the same b: the recipients deferred until the prop cr time. These seals will be suppllet patrons of the express company.' Tin local office expects the movement o Christmas goods -to.-begin this week. S. K, Wolfe4, Resigns Ah V. Pi. Com mission er. Sam'l M. Wolfe yesterday forward ed to Judge Henry A. M. Smith of tin United States district court his reslg nation as United States commisslone: at Anderson. This action on the par of Mr. Wolfe was made necessary b; reason of his being elected to the leg islature, the law forbidding one hold Igg two offices of honor or profit a the samo time. Mr. Wolfe was ap pointed commissioner six years ago t>: Judge William H.-Brawley, now re tired. Upon the expiration of his firs term, Mr. .Wolfe was, reappointed. . ', -, V b> Sends to Ifa For White Man.. Sheriff Ashley yesterday sent Dep uty Jim Williams to Iva to, bring bac] to Anderson a white man named In Earle, who ia charged with non-sup port of his family.-. Deputy Olln San ders went to 'Iva some days ago afte Earle, but the later is sa'd to hav< fled upon the approach of the office and made his escape^ The arrest li this instance was made by Deputy J H. Cann, constable*, for Magistrat Young of .Iva. -o I For Benefit of Belgian 8 offerers. A contest will be given at the resi dence of Judge and Mrs. W. F. Co: next Tuesday evening at 8:30 o'clocl by a corps of weU known artists o Greenville. The proceeds of the con cert will go to swell the^local Belgiai relief fund. An admission fee of 21 cents will be charged. It is anno une ed that the party from, Greenville wll render the concert without cost, tha is, they will make the trip to Ander son' for only their expenses. The con cert will be under ?he direction o Prot P?aton. director.of mustc-in th' Clreenville. Woman's College. Thon who will take part in the concert are Miss Wineow, soprano; Mrs. Luthei rentrai to: Mac Rabb, tenor; Franl Cox, bass; Prof. Gils SWirt. violin. . . o [Nearly 19400 Bales Short. According to figures furnished by t A,. Bolt, special agent of the govern ment for the correction of smalm statistics In Anderson County, th number of bales of'.cfttiost ginned Ii the county ap to Docombor 1 numbs 49.030. Tb? n?mW Of bales ginn? up to December 1 last year wore 60, 807. Tha difference fn the amount o cotton ginned for the two periods 1 11.767 bales, in favor of last year. 1 la stated that the large amount or cot ton which did not open is responslbl for the shortage in the crop. for th I county. T .. . _ garet Archer, Charlotte Parka, Prof. Parka, Messrs. Mac Sanders, Ned Pro vost, Thomas Cartwrlght and Mr. Kcyzer. * * Rone Hill Club. A congenial party of ladles played cards at the Rose Hill Club on Tues day and after several delightful 1 games the cards were put aside and dainty refreshments served. Among those present were: Mesdames A. S. Farmer, C. U. J. DeCamp, Alice Sykep, T. E. Howard. J. J. Baldwin, J. D Hammett, J. H. Godfrey, B. B. Gos sett, Valentine, Misses Margaret | Evans and Felicia Murray. Mr. Barton's Dinner Party. One of the handsomest affairs of the whole week was the dinner given ] by Mr. J. E. Bnrtop on Friday even ing at his beautiful home on Calhour, street. His guests included the city council and city officials, 16 in all, and a most delightful time* was spent by all. The dining room vas exquisite in its decorations of red, t'lggestive of the Christmas season, wl?h an ele gant arrangement of cut glass ar.d silver and tall crystal candelabra with red candles. The only no ?vers used were red carnations. An elegant eight course dinner wa& beautifully served, after which a number of splendid toasts were given. Mr. J. H. Cralg, in his own happy style, act ing as toastmaster. Mayor J. H. God frey, "Does Anderson Need Street Paving and Why?" City Engineer Wade Sanders. "Best Methods of Street Paving;" City Attorney Q. C. Sullivan, "Bond Issue and How to Obtain It;" R. E. Llgon, "Great An derson." T. F. Watkins ended with a few bright and .well chosen remarks (that ended a delightfully pleasant oc - casion. ty Sparklets V Dally.) Farmer Has Mule Stolen. When Henry Sharp, a well known farmer of I^a, route 3, went to tho stable of E. M. Duckworth, in thiB city, yesterday morning to get his mule, whero ho had left it tbe night before, he discovered that tho faithful animal had disappeared. Mr. Sharp came to Anderson Friday night with a BUpply of eggB and other products of the farm,'which he intended dis posing of Saturday. He drove to j Duckworth's stable, where he left his mule and products for the night. A negro who workB at the. stable stated that when ho went to work yesterday morning he discovered that the Btable had been broken into during the night. | The staple which, held the. hasp and lock had been drawn and the lock and staple were found lying on the ground! A negro made the. trip to And or son with Mr. Sharp and yesterday, morn ing he could not be located. A .po liceman reported that About 2 o'clock Friday morning he. noticed a' white man ad. two negroes cross tbe square. While uetthe? of thess arc clses^inrfo \ speak, they are being Investigated by officers who were put to work On the case. . '* >'0 Advance in ' Price of Cotton, There was ab advance In the price of cotton over the day before m the Anderr n market yesterday, the Btapls selling all the way from 31-4 to G 5-8 cents per pound. A : considerable quantity of the product was sold on the streets yesterday, evidently by people who are in need of a little cash for the approaching holiday season. -o?' ? Mr. John Thompson IU at UocpnaL The friends of Mr. John Thompson, j cashier of tho local branch of the ! Southern Bell Telephone and Tele graph ..Company, will .regret to learn ! that lie Is ill al.';the ho?pital, whejre he underwent an operation for appe dicitis. His many frleads, thrQug?oht I the.city hope to see him out. an the [ streets shortly. ~, II?! : : \,~ ..!.; Beltou, 8: O" ' Dec. Il; 1M41 . Dear Santa'Claus*. My little sister want a celould dooll and I ' want a | dool and corrige and bed and my lit tle sister want a cow that will holer ] sind I want ? lot of fruit from your friends Andrey Kay. Ware Shoais a. C. Noe 28. Dear good old Santy claus I. will write you a little litten to let you no that I want you to Bring me a Big sleeping dolly and a carlg and a table and a Stove and Sum fruit and candy Sandy I have ? little Brother that want you to Bring hem a try slckle and a horn and a fjaltsface a Sura fruit and candy to Sandy I have d little Baby Brother and he want you to Bring hem a little rocky horce and a. horn and a little niger dolly and Sum fruit and candy : Sauy I hatto a good mother and I want ' <>u to Brings her Sunpthing Pretty and I have a good rather and I want yon to Brings .hem Sunpthlng Pretty to Ola Lucllo Garrison and Sandy X want you ' to Brings me a teaset your truly Ola Lucil? Garrison Dear Sandy I forgot to tell yon, a Boat sum little Children hear that h an to got know Parents to pay Sandy claws for them Plea Brings them Sumplng Pretty dear old 8ante claus please bring me an cap pistol and some apples and oranges, and reals ens dines wo-tho of caps negro toes eugrah wald am.1 Are crackes roman canons skle rockex 1 dec 1 Your friend s I Fred. Gultey anderson, a t E. franklin. 8. T. house No 325 NewsFromSeoecai ! Store Borns Friday Morning. Special to The JutWtlgenoer. ( 8ENECA, Dec. 12?Early Friday , morning the store operated by Fos* ter Bros, at Richland was descover- j ed to be on tire. Tbe building was soon a mass of fi?mes and tbe stock of goods was a complete loss partial ly covered by Insurance. The Are Is believed to have been of incendiary origin, and during the day two sus pects were arrested. It is thought that the building was fired to cover the tracks of robbery. The City Being Berated. Mr. H. C. White, of Columbia, repre senting the South Carolina Insepct ing and Rating Bureau, has been in the ctiy for several days re-rating the mercantile and dwelling houses, for the insurance companies The many friends Id Seneca of Mr. Lewis H. Gary of Greenville, are glad to hear of his, election to a seat in the city council. Mr. Cary comes from a family conspicuous for its public ser vice, and no doubt will acquit him self with honor to the family and credit to the town he serves*. Mr. A. G. Fretweil, the veteran railroad contractor, of Anderson was in Seneca for a while Friday. Capt. J. H. Buesse, of Athens, Ga., ' was a visitor to our town this week I on business. Mr. U. G. Salla, a prominent hotel [man and taylor of Anderson, was in Seneca for several hours Thursday. Messrs. C. C. Spain and J. H. Garner popular traveling men out of Green ville were in Seneca Thursday. Mr. C. M. Watkins of Anderson , was a business visitor to Seneca Thurs Mr. W. N. Bass, of Spartanburg was in Seneca on business Thursday. Mr. Frank Sloan, representing the Anderson Fertilizer Co., was in Sene ca Friday. Mr. Sloan Is a grandson | of our townsman, Maj. B. F. Sloan. Mr. Davis, of Greenville, spent a day or two In this vicinity visiting relatives and hunting the latter part of this week. Miss Morrison of Clemson College visited her sisted here the latter part of this week. Mrs. H. P. Holliman spent several days in Atlanta this week. On last Monday afternoon Mrs. J. W. Byrd, entertained the Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church and a few friends in honor of Miss Hunter, with a handkerchief .shower. A Miss Hunter is soon to be married tb Mr. [T. B. Jones of Town ville. A contest ! in the form of a romance in verse af forded a great deal of amusement. The prize was a book of Vtried receipts."' Jt was won ort M$?. gfr. Ji Boloway.. /ho graciously, presented i| to 'the bride elect. /The handkerchiefs N?erej Collected by little Miss Sue Alice f^w-' ?ence.and presented in a pretty little nfiwh. Mm Rvrrl ?n> opnlntoH In serving a very elaborate luncheon >y Mesdames J. L. Lowry and J. L. Lawrence. On next Friday afternoon Mrs. B. A. Lowry will entertain in lonor of Miss Hunter. MLbb Sadie Donald and Mr. B. M 3rant, both of near here were married it Townville, on last Sunday. On the same day another couple From Near Seneca were married at I/own v/i lie by Rev. T. U. Ligon, at lis borne. They were Mr. Marshall Dlllard and Miss Ola Sheriff from the Friendship neighborhood. Mtb. Cleve Folger is vi Biting her sister, Mrs. Leavelle, in No wherry. Mrs. R. R. Mi lam, and little son, af Sandy Springs, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Harper [or a fow days. Miss Esther Lander, one of the teachers in the Clemson Graded school spent the week-end last week with der cousins, the Misses Clarksons. Capt. and .Mrs. J. H. Alexander, left this week for a trip through Georgia and Florida. They will be away until after the holidays. Mrs. W. P. Reld will leave next week for Beaufort to spend the holi days with her daughter, Mrs. D. Wiley. The Once a Week Club wag enter tained this week by Mrs. J. H. Adams The subject discussed was "Home Economics. There was a good attendance of the club and the meet ing was an interesting one.- Mrs. Adams is a charming hostoss, and de lightful refreshments were served. Mrs. Thomson, who has been visit ing her son, Dr. D. P. Thomson has returned to her home in Spartan burg. dear old Santo Claus please bring me a air Rifle and some reaisenB and organises and apples negrotoeB Are crackxtrds skie rockets roman canon R. e. Thornton andersofj? $. lena. ST. 130 dec 1 Dear Santa I am a little girl Eleven years old will you Please bring me a Doll crayoos drawing tablet and a lunch box some fruit and candy. I have a little brother five years and hfe wants a try cyle little axe and a knife fire crackers and nuts candy and so on.. And we will love you very much. Vour Little Friends Alice and Ben Peaman Harris Fair Play S C R R D 1 Beiton, S. C. Dec= 11, 1914. Dear Santa Claus:. My brother and I want you to bring u8 a lot of things. I want you to bring me a -.raincoat and a pair of over shoes and ? doll. And S J wants you to hr?n? him a train and a pack age of firecrackers and we want you to bring up soqio fruit. i j >- i# $ $Ybur\frIends<;/ iSJF * 1 m Mae:1 and-S J Kay i Jp: v S iL B M 2 ; j Mtes'Dessi? Newton ?T Pendleton ?? .1 I- -? - w* --.- w?wa-ft*?wo A4I VUV CIV/ 7?)OIVIUaj< 1 -??^? .. ? I I IlllOiPSDN'S : Big Year-End Shoe Sale jPrices reduced on every pair of shoes in , , our store. ^?-f ;. ! I ^AUitien's $5.00 in&.$Q.0? a;r,;.;;,;;;%j^ pne lotmen's ^ ! " # erit ?oU Shoes . J.. .. '. . ^.l.!. L.:T$1.9S " One lot ladies' $3.5p and $4.50 Gun Metal. Shoes .... ............ .$2*1)5 * One lot men's $2.00 Dull Leather Shoes h. : . 91.39 One lot ladies' $3:00 an d $3.50 Pat ent Colt Shoes.. -... .$1.85 One lot ladies' $2.50 Vici Kid Shoe's $1.39 (.One lot misses'r$2.00 Shoes.... .$1.19 Ladies' Felt ?omfys with lamb's wool ihner spies, worth $1.50; salie l/p,M.WJk *.., .? . ? ? ..... . ? ? . .... .. . . ..... 95c Men's Felt Comfys, worth $1.$0_95*$ These .are oniv a^ ues we are offering: in all. kinds of foot* wean ftemember, the prices are cut on every pair in the store. Get'em at Thompson's ?ad Save the Differeeee 1 'i ?v ' v , .' - , .