LOCAL- EVENTS.
J. C. Hack kit Ikai John C.
Hiu-kett, ni 70 yeara, died luatfri
day tit li in ri'Hiiloiiri', flvo miles up llio
ClackaiiuiH riv.iraml wiin interreil in the
Orifjpm City cemetery Hnmluy. lie was
born in Ohio mid when a lad lio went
with Ilia MireiitH to Illinois, and in 1874
came arrows I ho plains to Oregon. For
a few years lie lollowed the trade o( mill,
wrijilit. In lHMlie married Alisg Ellon
Johnson, who snivivnn liim. The child
ren are: K. C. Hackutt, of thin city; Mm.
Mary K. Knotls.of Bridgeport, Wash
ington county ; Mrs. Luvuticli i Haley,
of KllensburK, Wash.: A. J. Haukett, a
Chicago attorney ; Miss Stella llavkett
and Mrs. Flprunce Wolf of Damascus.
Mr. Hacked was one of the volunteers
who marched to avenue the Whitman
massacre. In 18o'J he fettled on the
don ation claim, wtiere he passed the re
mainder of hia life simply and content
edly, and, of- course, comfortably. In
early me lie lived some tune with a
Quaker family and he never outgrew
the habit, and lessoni then learned,
though he never embraced that or any
other religious faith. Fatty degener
ation of the heart caused his death.
He was supposed to have recovered
from an apoplectic stroke suffered about
two weeks ago, but death came instant'
ly, as be was sitting comfortably in his
chair at 3 o'clock Friday ifternoon. The
deceased left an estate, the chief part
of which is the 300 acres of land where
he lived.
Tub Fkkb Rkaui.no Room. The an
nual election of officers of the Free
Beading Room and Library Association
as held last week with the following
result: E. G. Caufield was reelected
president, Dr. W. E. Carll vice
president, F. 8. Kelly secretary, W. A.
Huntley treasurer, and E. G. Caufield,
Dr.Carll and Father Hillebrand trustees.
The work for the past year has been
very gratifying. The room is always
full of readers, which shows that it is
much appreciated by the young men
who has no other place to spend his
evenings or spare time. An institution
of this kind is a credit to our city and
capable of doing much good, as many a
man would rather spend hia time there
than in loafing around the different
resorts. Success to the free reading
room.
A Christmas Party. A very pleas
ant party was given at the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. A. U. Muir Christmas
night. The evening was spent in
music and games. During the evening
light refreshments were served. Those
present were: Mr. and Mrs. A. G.
Muir, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Muir; Misses
Mollie Barkley, Musa Barkley, Marie
Robert. Lain Myers, Alice Roberta,
Ann Fregtag, Nora Califf, Nellie
Younger, Mary Younger, Hulda Holden ;
Messrs. Chas Muir, Chester Muir, Bert
Beattie, J. H. Black, Arthur Holden, J
J. Pritchard, Frank McCausland, Fred
Myers, Paul Fregtag, Bert McCausland,
Fred McCausland, Otto Freytag and
Harry Muir.
Frank M. Albright- Frank M. Al
bright, who died here last Thursday
morning of pneumonia, aged 55 years.
was bnried on Friday, Rev. A. J.
Montgomery, officiating. He was born
iu Quincy, 111., and came to Oregon City
with his parents in 1852. For 12 years
he was chief clerk of the United States
land office here. He leayes a father,
stepmother, two sisters, Clara Albright
of San Francisco, and Laura of
Sucreinento, and a half-brother, Chas.
Albright Jr. His estate is valued at
about $2000 and consists principally of
notes.
Noticb to Gbangkr Multnomah Dis
trist Pomona Grange will hold its next
regular quarterly session in Warner
Grange Hall at New Era January 8th,
commencing at 10 o'clock a. m. An
interesting time is anticipated and all
4th and 5th degree members are cordial
ly invited to atten d. Those wishing to
receive the 5th degree please bring cer
tificates from their subordinate Grange.
Mary S. Howard, Secretary.
Officers Fees For the month of
December the county clerk collected fees
amounting to t242 20, and the recorder
1200 30 . The totals for the year were
for the clerk $2783 10, and for the re
corder $2320 85. The salaries paid in
each office for the year were $2580 in
the clerk's and $2124 in the recorder's.
This doe not iu the include the extra
help employed during circuit court and
on tax rolls.
Awarded
Highest Honors World Fair.
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CHEAT.!
BAQQN6
MOST PERFECT MADE
A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free
from Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant
40 YEARS THI STANDARD.
ri'CIIIU.INo's CeLRBATRD MlNSTHKLS.
Charles E. Schilling's aggregation of
burnt-cork performers gave a line min
strel show at the Marquum last night,
and a good-sized audience lunched, ap
plauded and an all round good time.
The first part is clean and up-to-date
as far as songs, jokes and stage Betting
are concerned . The humor of Mr. Schill
ing and Mr. Spencer is perfectly killing
at times. Without assistance, they
could fgive a complete minstrel show.
Then their humorous songs were ex
ceedingly good and earned several re
calls. The baritone solo, "Cast Aside."
of Mr. Joe Birns, who has an excellent
voice, was generously applauded, ns
was also the tenor solo, ''If Hearts Could
Only Speak," by Mr. Charles Limier,
wno at once won attention hy his pe
culiarly fine voice. Tho basso solo,
"Pearis," gave Mr. Jack Sample a fine
chance to show his powerful voice, and
he was awarded with generous applauso
In addition to the solos, the choruses
wete rendered in a most charming man
ner. Oregonian, The minstrels will
appear at Rhivelys on next Monday.
Prices 25, 50 and 75 cents; reserved
feats at Electric hotel.
A Delightful Time The ChautaU'
qua circle met at the residence of Mr,
and Mrs. T. L. Charman on last Tues
day to watch the old year out and the
new one in. An interesting and amus
ing program was rendered, consisting of
vocal solos, quartettes, living pictures ,
games, etc. An elaborate lunch was
aerved. Col. R. A. MHIer was toast
master and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Dye
and Dr. Ferrin responded. Mrs. Dye,
president of the circle, was presented
with two elegant reclining chairs by the
members as a token of regard. The
presentation speech was made by Col.
R. A. Miller. The event was an en
joyable one and Mr. and Mrs. T. L
Charman proved themselves ofllcient
entertainers.
Four Escaped. The following four
prisoners escaped from the county .jail
on Tuesday evening: Will Moore, the
swindling suit club man who was serv
ing a three month's sentence; Walter
Wyland, who was awaiting trial on
charge of horse stealing; Win Oesterlee
held to grand jury for rape ; Tom Clark,
held for robbing the Red Front Store.
The sheriff discovered the delivery about
8 o'clock, when be went to lock them
up for the night. .They had made their
escape by prying open the bottom of rear
door with a piece of railroad iron.
Probatk Matters. r. t. ltyan as
administrator of estate of W. R. Mc
Cubbins granted leave to sell real estate
Chas. Albright Jr. appointed adminis
trator of estate of Frank M. Albright.
PERSONALS.
Mrs. R. A; Miller spent last week at
Salem.
Joe Beanleau visited friends in Lafay
ette last week.
Miss May Wishart spent the week
visiting in Portland .
Miss Greta Strickler of Salem is visit
ing Mica Vara Pillsbury.
Clyde Huntley left on Monday eyen-
irig for a visit in California.
W. D. Adams of Molalla made a flying
visit to town during the week.
J. W. Smith, a prominent Macksburg
farmer, was in town Thursday.
Miss Stella Skiff of Salem visited
friends here during the week.
Missses Mary and Nora Cony erg spent
Christmas week at Clatskanie.
Mrs. W. A. White left on Sunday for
a visit to Irienda at Vancouver.
Chas Daugherty of Molalla was a
caller at the Cockier office Saturday.
Miss Winnie Graham is spending her
vacation with her parents in this city.
Mrs. Arthur Graham and children
were visiting at J. M. Graham's Sunday.
C. C. floopes of Springwater is in
town on business, buying some proper
ty.
Mrs. A. A. Carls of Los Angles is
yisiting her mother, Mrs. M. A. Dutch -
er.
Col. and Mm. F. E. Hodgkins of
Salem spent New Years with relative
here.
Mrs. Hardger of McMinnville is visit
ing her neices, Mrs. Pratt and Miss
Barclay.
Mrs. Martha Berry (nee Mans) of
Woodbnrn visited her parents during
the week.
Hon. G. O. Rineanon and wife leave
this week for an extended visit in the
Eastern states.
P. M. Weddell returned from his trip
to California Wednesday. He was ac
companied by his brother.
Mrs. E. Mass of Willamete Falls left
Thursday for a visit with relatives at
Buena Vista, Polk county.
Misa Mable Wiggins returned from
Salem, Thursday morning where she
baa been visiting her brother, Fred.
E. M. Sanders of Portland Univers
ity apent the week with bia sister, Mrs.
Hoi me j, wife of Prof. S. W. Holmes.
8. Lawrence, C. F. Clark, Dr. Hick
euanandMr. Youmans of Clackamas
were at the county seat tbe first of the
week.
Clarence Purdom was married in
Grants Pass last week, and be will
henceforth reside here with his wife.
He ia employed in the paper mills.
LOCAL NEW ITEMS.
Mrs. Gault became the mother of a boy
on Friday.
Henry Meldruin has hnilt 11 barn (with
one roof).
-Miss Lena Goldsmith of Eugene pont
holidays here.
Born, on last Friday to the wife of J.
M. Lawrence, a girl.
Mr. Jos. Kuorton has moved into his
new residence on Seventh street.
One hundred and fifty-two marrinue
during 1893 in Clackamas county.
Mrs. Fuubion of Park Place died last
week and was buried at Clackamas.
T.F, Cowing was commissioned a
notary by the governor last week.
Chas. Babcock, street superintendent,
is confined to the house with malaria.
The regular monthly meeting of the
county court convenes on next Wednea
day. .
The finest line of silk umbrellas to be
found in the citv at Burmoister iAnder
sen's.
Ernest Graham is quite ill with scar
let fever at his aunt's residence in
Portland.
Lawrence Ruconich opened bis new
resturant opposite Selling's store on
Wednesday.
Mr. J. M. Taylor haa moved from
Green Point into his house on Eleventh
and Washington streets.
A leap year party will be given by the
Young Folks Dancing Club Friday
evening at the Willamette.
Chas. Daugherty and son last week
brought a load of flue pork to town and
disposed it to Chas. Albright.
A number of Oregon City people at
tended the football game, which took
placs in Portland New Year's day.
P. G. Shark is repapering, repainting
and otherwise fixing up his already
popular barber shop. Give him a call
The S F. Chronicle offers a cup to
babies born on Christ mas. This county
seems to have chances for several cu ps
Mr. Squire McCarver has returned to
this city, and has accepted a position as
clerk in the store of Thos. Charman
& Son.
A. S. Dresser moved into his new cot
tage Tuesday. Ross Holman will oc
cupy the house made vacant by Mr,
Dresser.
1
Found on Sunday flight, at Green
Point, a pair of lady's gloves, wi tb four
holes in right and three holes in left
Call at Courier office.
Mrs. Maggie M. Otty, wife of Chai
A. Otty of Clackamas, died at tbe Salem
aslyurn on last F-ilday. She had been
41 - - 1.
mere its uihu a won, t,,
The football game between the fort,
laud and Oregon City team on Wedftto'
day was declared off on account of tbe
water on the ground at Gladstone Park
. - - . - . ,
w. n. Lackey ot soda springs was
arrested on Saturday for stealing cattle
from Mrs;- Gill and on Monday was.held
under $100 bail to appear before grand
jury.
A petition is being ci rculated to secure
material and labor for a plank 'ro ad'from
tbe bridge (midway between Seventh
street and Ely) and the forks of the
Molalla road, beyond Mr. Jackson's
place.
Justice Elmer Dixon reports that the
state poultry show will be held at Port
land on January 13th to 18th. Mr,
Dixon ia an enthusiastic poultryraan
and has bred fine Brown Leghorns for
15 years.
Last Friday was a queer day. In the
morning it was clear, then it rained,
was cloudy ; at noon it was clear and
rainy, then it hailed and rained again
after which it snowed for a while and
then there was a frost.
The subject of the sermons in the
Baptist) Church on Sunday will be, in
the morning ''How to put on the Coat,"
In the evening. "Tbe Incredible Things
of Life." All are invited, strangers
especially made welcome.
The writer had the pleasure of eating
some of the fine grapes of Oscar Wbitten
of Oswego on New Years. He lets them
stay on the vines until late and then
puts them in a cellar, where they keep
well.
Tbe new council convened on Wed
nesday evening and adjourned until
next evening on account of Jay being a
holiday on which no legal business can
be done. J. G. Pillsbnry has not qual
ified as recorder and another will be
elected.
Mrs. W. M. Robinson received prise
for be st sustained lady's character at
masqurade ball on New Year's ere;
Will Steele prize for best gent's char
acter; Misa Ada Hodges and Ro8S.8pen-
cer received prizes for most comical
costumes.
Marriage licenses granted on 26th to
Clara Charals and Phillip Buellein and
to Mary Maise and August Geuglard ;
on 28th to Wm. Rankin and Beatrice
Motrin ; on 30th to Nancy McCord and
J. Anderson ; on 2d to Eva Bates and E.
A. Leigbton.
A meeting of the Baptist pastoral con
ference for Portland and vicinity waa
held at tbe Baptist church last Friday
to consider the subject of aggressive
revival work in tbe churches. President
M. L. Rugga presided. Addresses were
made by the Rers. J. O. Burroughs, W.
8. Gee, M. M. Lewis, C. A. Woody
and Gilman Parker.
Violin, Guitars, Mandolins, Autoharps,
THCVASHDURH
GU'i'ifrieRa.
Til!!!4'..rr--t 1
String 3 and Extras for All Instruments.
.BURMEISTER & ANDRESENS.
W. I, llawley is railing the street
in front of his iCHiilence and olliifwmo
improving his grounds on the west side.
A little enterprise ol this kind would not
hurt xome of the moss-backs much and
they should follow Mr. Hawley's ex
ample. The mnrriage of Mr. M. L. Kline of
Portland and Miss Ida Califf was
solemnized in this city Thursday, De
cember 26, at the home of the bride's
parents, Capt, and Mrs. 8. B. Califf, by
Judge Hayes. Mr. and Mrs. Kline left
the same day for Portland, where they
will reside.
Richard Bradley, aged 74 years, died
at the residence of his son, Assessor J.
C. Bradley, Saturday of heart failure
and was buried on Tuesday at Eagle
Creek, his old home. Mr. Bradley was
formerly a county commissioner of this
county and a pioneer of the Powell's
Valley settlement.
For the accommodation of his many
customers on the bill and others who
may became such Chas. Albright haa
opened a branch meat market in the
Shiyely building on Seventh street,
where he will keep a full and complete
stock of all kind of fresh and salted
meats. Give the new shop a call.
Angelina's Breach of promise case
will be heard before twelve jurymeu of
all nationalities at Sliively's opera house
January 10th and 11th. Reserved seats
on sale at Huntley's book store Mon
day, January Oth. The courtroom will
be well heated. Reserved seats 50c;
general admission 33c; children 23c.
The attention of the city council is
called to the enormous mud bole on
Seventh street between Main and the
depot. This street is worse this winter
than ever before and something should
be done to remedy this nuisance. It is
almost impossible to get through with
team. Recently a farmer with a light
one-horse hack had to alight so the
horse could pull through. Tbe mud is
up to the hubs Not only does it Inter
fere with teams but wheels carry the
mod on Main atreet and makes the
crossings very muddy and disagreeable
The next rehearsal of the opera "Trial by
Jury," will be held it th residence of Mr,
M.Marks on Washington street, bet. Fourth
and Fifth, Friday evening, January 3d, at 7:30
o'clock, A most cordial invitation is extend
ed by Prof. Hepburn to the lady and gentle
men singers of Oregon' City, who desire., tie
assist in making up a grand chorus, to be
present at this and all future rehearsals of
the opera. The opera will be produced
Friday evening, January loth.
Mrs. AnnieAskins of Canby is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. M. A. Dutcher,
FOOT BALL BANQUET.
The banquet of the foot bull teams
on Wednesday evening was a most
enioyable affair and all present will
long remember it a an evidence of
.1 1 i-i 1 c . 1 .' :
me ypBnuia guuu lepiuig existing
between the two teams.
The menu eiven below show
that the boys were well provided for
and they did ample justice to all
that was placed betore t hem, nt
the least enjoyable feature of the
evening was Uie toasts nmi tneir
responses. Mr. r. J. urilMn acted
as toast-master ana cmien upon
many of the guests for response'.
Tim toasts were given ns follows :
Co. F. O. N. G., responded to by
S. Kelly. Oregon Citv Athletic
Club and ns future I. 1. (jrrnlith :
The ladies, third on tho list but
first 111 our hearts Jas. f. Lovett;
Some reflections of a foot ball
manager J . W. Moffatt ; The laws
of Gladstone by a desciple of
Blavkstone, compiled by J. U.
Campbell : What are the cares of
state compared with the care- of a
foot ball captain Cspt. F. S. Kelly ;
8 the Fope infallible, and the pos
sibilities of Oregon City team giv
ing other Oregon teams a good long
think Capt. O. Pope; How a sol
Eagle
Tailoring
Company.
5M0-l New Dekam,
Cor. SdA Wash.
Portland.
Suts made
order in
the
Latest Styles.
is nrK miff
Hg' CD -Myitis 7-;
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...Accordians...
A
Yonr
Roasts
Will be
Delicious
If Cooked In
An Excelsior
Roasting Pan.
For Sale by
W. A. Pntrow,
Dealer in .
Hardware,
Stoves,
Tinware,
Near Court Honse.
dier feels before a battle on the
gridiron Lieut. L. L. Pickens;
How a doctor feels after a battle on
tbe gridiron Dr. Somer; The peer
less Keating tackle and how it is
done J. Keating : The Y. M. C. A.,
its work and aims for advancement
of the youth of Oregon Citv H. E
Cross; Hard times and good times
and a request that our time keeper
explain why he called time at just
that critical moment in the hrst
half J. E. Hedges ; The game at
Stanford as compared with ours
Nello Johnson: Plaving on the
bench P. R. Hedges. The last
toast waa feelingly responded to by
Dr. W. E. Carll on the friendly
rivalry between our teams.
Mr. Griffith as treasurer of the
game made a statement of receipts
and disbursements, showing that
415 tickets were sold, making the
total receipts (103.75. The dis
bursements for labor, cars, advertis
ing, drayage, printing and materials
amounted U 175.50, leaving a bal
ance in his hands of 128.25. to be
applied on the cost of the banquet;
tbe deficiency being contributed
by the managers of the two teams,
Moffatt and Griffith.
Those who partook were ;
J. E. Hedeea.
Joseph Rice,
J. P. Keating,
J. U. Canptwll,
Henry Jones,
B. Spencer,
M. U. Hackery,
Nello Johnaoa,
C. W. Pope,
Jas. Church,
William Hanklni,
Ed A. Newtou,
P. C. Brown,
Chas. Moore,
Bert Ureenman,
H. JS. Cross,
W K. Carll,
P. W, Ureenman,
u neiiy,
L. L Pickens,
C. U Wilson,
Maxwell Telloid
Jack Moffatt,
George Brown,
W. u. Parker,
Res Norrli,
Ed Rechner,
James P. Lovett,
H. C. (Salisbury,
E. A. Soinmer.
P. K. Medaes.
Krankiln T. Griffith.
E. L. Parker,
K. 8. Kelly.
MINO.
Oysters From Gladstone Beds.
Olives. Colerv.
Brook Trout Caught in Newton-Chureh Crock
roiatoes nouna ai ine enas.
Turkey. Bunched Ovster Dressing.
French Peace Cranberry Mud. Potato Centers,
Ghoul s Champagne Punch.
Lobsters Massed. Touted Crackers.
Why Ice Cream. Booraalaka Macaroons
Brie and Swiss Checiut.
Brazil Nuts. Venezuela Nuls a la Cleveland
Water Crackerjacks. Fruit Forbldilan.
Liberty Claret Punch or Death Coffee.
Waters-
Hot. Cold. Muddy.
uiaaatone. Willamette.
Conversation.
The Last Toast; Ah me, alt to soon
In the East breaks the grey morning tight,
And I think, as I drink to Auld Lang 8yne
Oh, I'll suitor (or this before night.
The cure of Rheumatism has often taxed
medical skill, hut it's prevention haa been
very easy by an occasional use of Simmons
I.iver Regulator, Jt keeps the liver well
regulated, and the. system free from poison.
J herein is the secret of health. "I have
used it for years for Indigestion and Consti
pation, and also found it gives one relief
Irom a touch of Rheumatism. N . Hughes,
Lordsburjj, N, M. ,
FRENCH TANSY WAFERS.
These wafers are (or painful, scanty,
profuse or irregular menses, any cause,
nd ladies will firrl that no belter
rein edy exists for these difficulties. To
void heiug imposed upon by basejitnlta-
tions buy from our agents and lake
French Tansy Wafers only. Price by
mail, $2.00. C. G. Huntley, Druggist,
Cautleld Block, Oregon City, Oregon.
Eagle
Tailoring
Company.
6l-0-61 New Dekam,
Cor. Id Wash.
Portland,
Give us a trial
as we
GUARANTEE
8ATI8F ACTION.
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There's
No Sndh Thing
As Luck....
In buying shoes if you get
shoes that wear out in an un
reaaonably short time, it is not
due to bad luck. It Is because
they were either poorly made or
made from Inferior leati.er. We
buy all our shoes from manu
facturers who cannot aford to
muke goods that won't wear
well.
Krausse Bros.,
Next Door to Burraeister Sc Androgen's
THOS. F. RYAN,
Notary Public and Real Estate Broker.
LEADINO I.MSl'BANt'l AdtKCY Of CLACKAMAo
COUNTY.
Money to Loan. Abstract at Title Hade.
Drawing ol Legal Documents a Specialty.
Office on emit side of Main street,
Between 6th and 7th.
OREGON CITY, -
OREGON.
RINEARSON & HYDE,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
ABSTRACTING DONE.
Opposite Caufield Block,
OREGON CITY, ... OREGO
C. D. & D. C. LATOURETTL
Attorneys at Law.
Commercial, Real Estate arm.'
Probate Law Specialties.
OFFICE: Commercial
OREGON CITY,
Bank Bulld.li,
OREGON.
GEO. C. BR0WNELL,
Attorney at Law,
Office OntDoor North it? Caufield &Hmi'
ley' Ih ugilnrl,
OREGON CITY, - OBEGO
E. F. DRIGS,
ATTOnnCT a LAT7..
OREGON CITY.
Office : Two Doors South of Courthouw
Noblitt Livery and Sale Stable
OREGON CITY, OREGON,
Oi tht Stnet betwsat ths Brligt th
Of pit.
Double and single rlga and saddle horses ,
ways on hand at tha lowest rates, and aiu.rr. 1
also connected with the barn for loos atoo.
Any Information regarding any kind of It
promptly attended to by letter or parson.
HOB8KS BOUGHT OB SOLD
The Commercial Dank
OF OREGON CITY.
CAPITAL $100,000.
Transact! General Banking Business
Loans mada. Bills dtanniinlAil MaVa
lections. Buva and aAllaxnhanvann all imltit.
In the United States and Kurope and tn Hon
K.ong. deposits received subject to check.
Bank open from 9 A.M. to 4 P. M.
D. O. LA.TOURETTE, t. X. DONALDSON
rresiaent. Cashio
R. FREYTAG'S....
...Corner Grocery..
Keeps a full line of STAPLE and
FANCY GROCERIES. PROVIS
IONS, FLOUR. FEED, FRUITS
and VEGETABLES at.
Lowest Prlces-o-' ;
JOHN WELCH,
Dentist.
Booms 76, 77, 7, Dekum
uunaing.
Portland, Okeoow.
Many of my friends have
trouble to find me henta
this card.
Kew Fifth Clarbet.
E. Richards, Prop.
Oysters, Fresh and Salt Watef
rish, Poultry, Game, Crabs,
Clams, Etc.
Turkeys, Geese and Chickens for Thanksgiving
Dinner.
Free Delivery. Two Doori SorUk of Armory
JL
GEO. A. HARDING,
DBALBB in
IF
2DK,TJOS
3
Stanford Pat. Keflcines.
Paints, Oils and Window Qlass.
Preteripttmu deeuntelf Orstpemdetf.
habdihq's bloce.