SECTJON THREE
- DRAMATIC, " PHOTOPIAYS, ,
EDITORIAL
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QPENO QUESTION
Children Often Follow in Foot-
steps of .Parents in Going
. 'on.biagej
SOME JUST- DEVELOPED
Coald7&l Tn Cat of : SUm Az
. Praoa "WTio Bout Vo Xlatriaaio
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Sewing Tjme Is fieret- .
1V , 5c fr.l v:
i WM Deliver a New ty
1 , FREE r--r'v.
'( SewingMachiiie
to yourf; home at onc
through our special Spring
rflMemberthip Club
iVty Sc'kdditioiuJ each week.
wm that no family will miss
and the best sewing machine
ma4etoday is yours.
; . -f iftl Floor
'A 'Lampi Is the tile
. "- of. an Attractive Room
Oixr Free Classes in
Lamp Shade .Making
of fer - nnusual opportunities for
making wonderful lamp and can
dle shades that rival .the Imported',
ones. Classes are free when wire
Jrames, cretonnes,' silks or. other
materials to cover are purchased
here,1 from ourexquisite collec
tions. '"- '. i , - '; '
f Classes ?:30 ia,i 2it6 57:
-'-i-?-'' ;-; r;f ' v?-rSixth Floor.
By. Loaella 0.rr90ii '1
5 ff wuli," said Clara; Kimball Youn
mdd1 would . forzet that I wa car
Hed on tho stare when I waft only 3
month old and that X learned to be
an- actress at tho tlm most children
ar sarlnr 01d Mother Hubbard.-,
am 'always being reminded of the fact
that my parents are responsible for
my ability a an actress. Of .course.
lt' pleasar.t to have a histrionic llne
are, but don't you think I deserve a
little credit on my own aceoumTV
' Here la where Claxa. Kimball Tounp
and heredity come to blows. The Kim
bail -"faintly " formerly found favor in
the eyes of English audiences under
the namer Kemble, and ' so Clara was
given a talent for attlna aa her birth
rifht. , - . . -
Whether . heredity coonts . for more
or less on the stase than In other
walks of life has not been satlafactor
ily settled. It la a known fact . that
children often follow in the footetepa
of . their parents and that the " stage
has aometlmea seen three generations
Of one Tamil y. .
- 9rew Tasaliy Xs BTomeroaa.
. Take the Drew family. Ethel Barry,
more's mother and grandmother , were
, noted f actresses. Her uncle. John
' Drew;' ber brothers. Jack and Ucjnel,
all have followed the. Jure of the foot
lights. Jack and Lionel have botn been
prominent in the movies," and , their
iBiar obi seen seen on iae screen in
several Metro productions;
Will the three Colt children. Ethel
Barrymore's babies. follow it he for
tunes ef . their family and seek'' the
footlights or the screen? They pre all
-, babies now. too young to take' any
pride lit the family name of Drew. If
" they do decide that heredity Is to guide
tlieir deatijiiew, Xhey will, have big rep
utations to live op to. Sidney Drew,
the director and actor of film come
;es, is anotner player roemoer oz tne
same cianv. - s r uf .r
The Gish girls, with their mother.
weret in Chauncey CHcott's company
, until ltlllian made good Ji picture and
Was ableo aaalst Dorothy and to gtve
her mother a home, . . -,. . v k
artfmhs Mother i.hkered fttaga.t
If-'fieredlty ls necessary for ; rietrv
onle eucceaa, thew David "WV Griffith
haa missed something In hlssbtlUiant
. career. H told me of 'his muUier, a
-plong woman, who thought the stage a
wick-sd-f place. David, ?with , bU brH-;
? Uaht imagination and love of thet.jrnaiie
believe S world,; never received any en
couragement at home. His mother tried
her- iesi to keep. Wm away from the
life hechoae. r -i ii'--" .'
' Some, people put a lot of flth ifl
heredity, Some snap their fingers' at
. it, 'and.- others are indifferent toward
Its power, t. .-' ''-..
"I know I can be an actress," write
.. a lS-y ear-old girl. ; "My father was an
actor at the time I was born, and I
have always realised -1 was destined
to become a famous etar. ' '
A Jot of faith to Pin to heredity,
That child probably thinks her inher
ited , talent will land, her right , Into
. the middle of a picture studio Hered.
ity never landed anyone anywhere
without effort. ' Probably her father
carried; - a spear ; in a Shakespearean
drama, or entered the room and said
j f Tour carriage awaits; milord." -i
. Xlgbt Sbow o Taleat.
- "Even If be had'a speaking i art. and
earned oil the bonors or the evening,
the little; daughter might not chow
any trace of fathers talent '
v in : the picture business 10 players
out Of- every y 60. jike Tops. Just
growed." . They have, no family tree,
no long line of starring ancestor. They
hare made good because they had the
right stuff in them.
" Betty Brown.. Beverly Bayne, Buth
etonehouee. Marguerite Clark.' Lillian
Walker and scores of other movie stars
. entered the profession alone and nnaid
2 ed. Other leading women who Mad the
assistance of their - family are Anita
Stewart, whose Mster.-Lucile Stewart,
la the wife of Ralph Ince. Miss Stew
art has reached a point in her career
wnere ane wishes to paddle ,bn own
canoe. - She has entered , a . protest
against this family influence oueiaess,
i and, - quite independent iof . Ralph, la
being directed, by another Vltagraph
English Theatres
Affected by War
VroUam JPIaya aad Zstotlomsl Srama
, Sow Hot Oo at All; Khakespeare
, Vresemtea wlta Oood metaraa.
- The war Is having a disastrous ef-
feet on the theatrical business in Eng-
lana, accoroing to tne Theatre maga
'sine. - . " . -..r
If it werent fr Tommy Atkins, re
- lleved from duty at" the front for
, week-end visits back home, it is said
- tha t the . Iondon- theatres could not
i -keep ging.:iA.i" v-;;
: And this accounts for the fact that
: It--is i extremely perilous to produce
.: anything Vat the light drama or muai--:
cal comedy." The problem . play a'nd
; the emotional drama are having a bard
lime of it- - - v - . -
. Strange' to say. however, the English
metropolis this season has had lota of
Shakespeare and U has been presented
: too with substantial . returns. . i - --
With the Germans the ! trip back to
? Berlin la not bo easy, but the drama Is
. not neglected by the kalera-soIdiera
Before hostilities broke out a theatre
at Lille was in course of construction.
Vow the Germans have completed it.
having- secured in soma- way the or
iginal ' drawings, and a professional
company, from Berlin is daily holding
forth.'' - - - - . -
' The . drama seems to be accepted
everywhere as the great; panacea, for
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The Great Pictorial Review
Sewing and Dressmaking School
Starts Monday. April 3d
JOIN AT ONCE CLASSES LIMITED
Entire Course of r if teen Lessons 50c
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Madame Richet
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representing the Pictorial Review Pattern Company.TwUl include in
this course of fifteen lessons general sewing, dressmaking, sthe .con
struction of garments, the alteration of patterns, and demonstrations
In.' braiding, birfding, hemstitching, fine tucking and edging. ;s '
-Apply ; at Notion Counter for. Membership Tickets.
'V:W' ' c" " ? First Fler
Just Arrived, Latest Models
hall borchet dress
. forms
-Our expert 'demonstrators will
be ; glad ' to show you - last how
much easier and Jiow much more
restful yout. home dewing will be
if . there's a dressmaking -iorm in
ytfur sewing-room. -Made In dif
ferent v sections and- priced - at
H2.ocf to 20.00.
All Adjustable Dressmak
" " ing Forms Sold on
EASY PAYMENTS!
DOWN$l WEEK'
i ' Beoond Tloor
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Art Needlework Contest
. ; Starts Monday t March 27th 1
. ': 4 " Open to the Public
: : Cash Prizes Given
to anv customer whose work shows the ereatest skill, and who'pur-
xchases the article to be ; made and all materials for working No
entries less than St.OO.ftThe following prizes will he aistriDBTea? ,,7
$30.00 in gold for bmst silk embroidery work. ' '
,$30.00 in gold for best cotton embroidery work.V :
'$25.00 hi gold for best Wool crochet and knitting, ' "
' $15.00 in gold for best cotton crochet and knitting.
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Especially Desigrned in' Large Sizes - ; -
Fdc;idmeii' -
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In Two Late Models as Illustrated
Special $25.00 "
This is an announcement that will mean .
much' to the. woman. who requires an extra'
;." ' ; . ; large size, for these models have - been de
i signed and made by a prominent maker who
specializes in. stout women's suits.
They; must not be confused with suits . that "are v
. merely ordinary suits made larger; but every suit has
- the extra ' gusset under the 'arms, insuring perfect
arm 11 1 in iaci, oesignco m everv wdy iu mwi uic
demands of the stout woman. ' ; 5 .. ; .
i ne new ana .tne wortny in suit lasmons are rep-,
resented in these special models of Gabardine in
jiavy blue and black and' in black and white checks.
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The skirts, are smartly flaring, the coats have the
new belts, the collars have over-collars of silk benga
line and while they conform to the prevailing flare. ,
and fullness so much in vogue, they give to the stout j
figure a graceful and slender effect.
n half sizes 40Vz, 42ytp 44y2, 46Vtp 4$y2 .
and 50yz. : ' Third Floor j
Mail and Telephone Orders Filled by Expert Shoppers
jc nerc
:Kmdie cf cl Merit Only
Pacific Phone Marshall 5000 Home Phone A-6691
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A $125 Imported Scotch ? !
. ; Pure Linen Daniask $1:00 Yard
This damask was made" before the great advance In linens, which enables
- usto offer it at this exceptional price. Imported 4irect f torn Scotland,
, erery thread pure linen, nil bleached, and shown in such favorite designs
-'as, the scroll, the stripe and floral -effects. 66 inches wide, gti ;
21x21 -inch napkins to match, $3.00 dozen. . . ? ?
Extra Heavy Extra Special SlieM
Extra heavy round thread, full bleached linen-finished sheets ,;
4 free from dressing; Made seamless and torn before hemming,1 thus
insuring perfect shape after laundering. Size 2 by 2 yards. : ;
Mohawk Pillow Cases -
- 100 dozen of this very popular make, in a good weight, pure flnUh muslin
a full bleached, soft finish and free from filling ' - '-
Size 42x36 inches 18c Size 45x36 inches 20c
. . : - v- - ,- aeooaarioot
We Will Place on Sale. ToTnqrrow
1000' Yards of the Newest Weaves in
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50c White Fabrics at 25c Yard
' This will be t season of white, and her ls where the wise woman will
' '-anticipate her needs, for this sale bffers all that Is newest and best in finest
50c white fabrics; white striped corded voiles, white nub weaves, white lace
stripe effects, 36 to 40 inches wide. Ideal for fashioning waists, skirts and
one-piece dresses.
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K A Tremendous Of fering of 3000 Yards
: AIL New, " oh Sale Monday First Time
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; ZJOKJ Yard
Yard-wide' striped messalines, Jacquard messalines,- striped
taffetas over 50 beautiful patterns to choose from all new
colors extra heavy standard Lipman-Wolfe qualities. '?:
-. ' : -69c Yard s. . :;. . 1
AriotHer shipment of te famous -Cheney. Bros.' shower-proof
foulards in the: loveliest-patterns .we have ever shown new
shades of 'tans, grays, taupes greens; blues and combinations-?
very remarkable at 69c yarjd v
7f?r Yard
tieavy ,au -suk uucness satin, m cream,' light:, blue, : pink,
champagne, tan, silver, rose, green, brown, reseda 75c a yard
is less than wholesale cost today, for this fine silk, which has an
especiallyrich finishi t ? . 1 '-, " Second Floor
y Tnc New Beach Cloth 29c Yard
; Justfarrived-this'new weave In pink, lavender, navy, Ughtitnd iiarl.
' green and natural color. s The best material for suits, as ' it resembles :
: Jinen but is much lower in price. Medium weight. 36 inches wide.
k VelrpieciaO of
New Colored Crepe de Chine t
One of! .the smartest aemi-tailored stylesin
crepe de- wune Diouses is ottered nere1
-i-In the new Roman strines and fancv candv
stripes, showingalL tne new and most attrac
tive colorsandcolOr cpmbmationsyf
Made with; a lage pointed collar" of white
sillcpearlt button trinumngs. ' Lone sleeves
with itttrn-back x:uffsi Third Floor
9 Original, High Priced Models
Have Been f Faithfully Reproduced in
Wl:mWf,Jlf' ;v;-. 4 "
f7To Setl:aihif OhPrltm -
, . -1" ;" ' '-' sbbbb bmbI av, -df-, ;'
These suits are superior at "the price," for they"
are the composite Of "eorrec't -stylei'fihe fabric and
excellent tailoring ,; , ri . -;r . ' : ' - f
-Of ?fine serges, gabardines and? wool., poplins in.
.blacky tfarkand light blue, the MwT shade? of .tan
and gray. Also. black? and white checks.- ' k
.. - .-. . - - t . -.-a--.-. Third CToor
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Are You An Elk?
It you are,... then one of
these novel, new- card caser
will' t please .v you ''beyond
measured . Very 1 compact
and fit. the card perfectly
'Solid" gold top'' and Ihe
lodge ..emblem enameled in
,obe "corner In purple and
white. : Can be attached to
chain, i Special $8c
- v iri rioor
' Bif ffoft; Button,
y Who Cot theJ
' Button? H-t , y
-Our -button k shop has
n 1 everjrv.kind of new button
ed buttons tnd pearl but
tons,- crochet buttons and
ivory buttons, - Buttons in
ill sizes: arid for all pur
poses.'; 4 . Firat Floor
CheclChecldChech
' v r Ths) Latest Arrivals in -
We Are Showing the MostComptcic
Assemblage of Checks of ;Every Kind
at this Very, Special, Price V-'
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New Embroideries
17 Inches Wide
Flouncln gs -and r corset-cover
embroideries iwltb band -loom
edges rand . dainty, well-worked
designs on .sheer nainsook, Swiss
and cambric "These embroideries
would .sell Regularly "at 40c and
5oc yard. : ;' . i .1"'.
$&5JU0Yoili QCkA
40-Inch Flouncings OaC
These voile flouncings are
shown ; in -beautiful- designs,
which' areworked in mercer
ized cottons in effective floral
and conventional . patterns. f
ZUeorgette rrj
Crepe at. .;; :M1. 0
In the new desirable .colors,
tuch is rose. gray."fleSli, fcoraL
wisteria. Nile, Copenhagen, deam
and white- and numerous ' other
shades. -A'-. First Floor
A New importation of
io Hand-Made Underwear
- Has Just Arrived,Which Was Ordered Seven Months Ago,
6ur rVtff Go on 5ae, Regardless of the Rise in Cost
MMkI&NW Ejacepticmal Prices ;
; Made of the softest, sheerest materials, the seams are all .
hand run, and every garment is adorned with the", most ex-
: 5" quisite designs of hand embroidery, which 'have been copied -
.frbm;the most elaborate French patterns;W , -w',,-
-Gowns, in slip-over and Empire styles, with kimono and set-
: 7 in sleeves and iif all sizes. Specia $2.95, $335, $4.4S-$6.95.' s
y-rrEnvelope Chemise in sbaight and Empire styles.'with plain
I scalloped edges or embroidered designs. Special; $1.98, $239,
$3J9 to $4.95. v; ,?v;v.(.
Vesfs, whicli are to be worn under the corset, finished with
:- plain scalloped edges, with tiny floral sprays. Special, $1.59
and. $2.49. ... . . i. 7- ;V,.:;; . :; r. ::r
; Regulation Chemise, -with scalloped edges,' ribbon drawn. .
Special $1.98, $2.39 and $2.95. VK -Fourth Floor
. ExfralTwelvfe Different .
In the SeasonWery Latest Black
Uhtruimed MOianemp Sailors
Featuring i $2.00 and ($2.50 Models .
- Now in Greatest Vogue
-These remarkably attractive hats will be placed ' on sale
, for- Monday at' the exceptional price of . '4 Ik :. ;. i ... , I .
, " - THESE HATS TRIMMED FREE OF CHARGE
if their; trimmings. are also purchased in the department ' .j. , r -
$1.39
Third Floor
This' season the smartest 'suits and coats. are, of
checks pin' checks, angular checks, regular 'checks,
block checks,-novelty checks but. they mutt be of
checks.- Separate' skirts, and dresses are, also of
checks, as are many of .the .trimmings on women's
apparel. The checks are 4n colors iir the cleverest
combinations,- such as . 2, -
Black and White - Brown and White ;
" Navy and White: Green and White -:
: Gray and White. . Novelty Mixtures -
Every yard full 56 Inches wide, -which cuts to ex
cellent advantage In the new full styles' J,
Except at Morning
V andat Night' ,
a woman ought never to be con
scious that she'is; wearing a cor
set at an, except when she puts it
on or takes it off. Sfe-;:S
Such comfort " as this comes
coupled with enviable smartness
in every CB. a la Spirite Corset.
And the extraordinary range
of models over -240 in-alHtn-
sures every woman's finding this
comfort - " - -V- - -
Spend a : few -minutes : in our
corset department tomorrow and
see the handsome, CB models
which its makers designed- espe
cialy for "your particular- figure.
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ALA SPIRITE
CORSETS" '.
New Models $1.00 to $5.00
For . the i Worn an - of Fashion
f, -The Standard Everywhere)
Fowrth Floor
s X v, . ' Featuring the Newest Designs in i " X
, : SPRING CRETONNES AND S
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iM 29cc9ccScCthefYard 5 ; '
In' these five special groups we have endeavored to present
nothing but the best patterns and the most effective of new col- ;
Each; group is composed of original 'designs as well as de
signs that have been copied i romthe imported and much higher ;
priced materials.'. ;Nv- : : - : ' - X. X
But no matter for what purposevyou might need Cretonnes,
you win find dozens of patterns that will be suitable for living- ;
rooms, bedrooms, dining-rooms and for upholstery
Full 32 and 36 inches wide! i.- : - - - Fifth Floor, :
fNa Phone
Orders X Filled
foryBasement'
'.-"XiXSalesJX
y Special 25c -v
fof Lunch,
11 to 2 o'clock
Basement.
I ' ' XhX Where You Spend the Least and Get the Most For t" ? i
Most Attractive Spri ash Goods at Extraordm
; X 47 ORIENTAL RUGS
, f , To Close Out at Prices That Are
Less TKan Present .Wholesale Cost ;
-. " - X'ln sixem 4 ft. 7 by 2 ft 6, to 6 ft. 4 by 3 ft.' 6. i
These rugs are; unusually good, and should be availed of by ; ;
', all .who appreciate Eastern weaves, and colors andmellowing ?
.durability in floor coverings. v ' r '.'
. . , $22.50 and $25.00 Beloachistans-. . .$14.85 V
' . $270 to $30.00 Belouchistans.. i.$17&5r , . V; ; ,
: $35.00 to $40.00 Beloachistans : M$22A5. X
$27.50 to $29J0 Mossouls . . . . . X.S19.8S
:i X $35.00 to $390Mossouls:X...$24.85x
$42JSai6i&20-fJouoid9rzXrrmW'te - Tv "
, . CooJs.:.... 19c . ,
- New crepe and. nub voiles, sheer,
weaves, alt I9t6 Spring goods, from ;
36 to .40. inches wide. .-Makes npv
into dainty waists an d dresses: V ;
; ; :Voii-:,..'..3c-
Seed voiles very sheer, with nub
effect the Ideal fabric for all kinds
of i waists, dresses, child?en's wear,
etc." 36-fnch. . , - . - ", .
;X$XXXX XX;$145 Folding Ironing Boards $&c
Strong,, durable boards, with, sleeve-board attachment -Xt'XX45c
AtummumiWash Boards-29c Jj v -
With str9ng wooden -frames, good 45 c qualily.'-,
':.,.'- ;. 10c Citrus Washing Powder, 2 Packages 15c i
One of the best washing and cleaning powders made.- . . ;
; H 5c Crepe Toilet Paper, 7-pz. Rolls 3c ' "T;
We limit ten rolls to a customer.: ,
Positively no phone CO. D. or approval orders filled for these
ctai aiicnen section saies. v.
spe-
' Madras. : . 20c , -;
Splendid patterns for men's- and.
boys' shirts, women's.: waists Cand
children's apparel. Fine assortment
of stripes in good colors.' 3 2-jnch.'
"9 CZ m Tef m
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Voi7. 18c
New woven striped voile In a wide i
collection of colors, in 12 different!
striped effects, for waists and
dresses. 'Sheer and dainty.
36-Inch SiUc Mixed Poplin 75c
' , Black, White and Complete Line of New Colors '
Here we of fer one of the most popular Spring fabrics at less
than the wholesale cost today.. No old goods, no old, colors, but
new merchandise, just arrived, shown in all the scarcest and
most wanted light and dor k 'colors. Comes full 36 inches wide,
in just the right weight. ' ' ;
lceptioiial Lace Sale-25t Edges and Bands to Match lOcYd.
Remarkable PttrchaVe Mflde by' Our, BuyerWhen" In-N.-Y. New.Pattern for-Spring Trinimins
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Beautiful laces for trimming waists, dresses fancy work. Curtains, chik?
dren's dresses; underwear and dozens of other yse , "As this is decidedly a
face season, women will buy a good supply of these remarkable laces, be-',
cause they are So attractive and the price is so ridiculously. lpw- Included,
are bands j and edges 4toli match, from 2 -, to 5 inches j wide
Platte, Valenciennes, Point de Paris, Nottingham; Cotton
Torchon, Cluny and Shadow Laces.
Women's Regular and Extra Sizes in 50c to 65c.
I i Famous Globe Union Suits 39c
r-A new shipment jusf In all fresh; new garments, of ribbed while cot
ton, low neck, sleeveless, knee-length style, neatly trimmed. Extra good
quality and fit' -,-'- . :J .
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Jiist . From New:York-2500 Yds. $1 .50, $2 Wool Dresi Goods 98c 1
' Just in Time for Spring wmg-tr-A Sale of X '
2.00 New Model Bust Foirms, Special.98c '
Made with the long hips and new waistline. ; Papier macne, covered
wifb black Jersey ctoth.' j All sizes, 32 to 4,2. -i : r , ; '
The cbvering of these forms has been sfightly damaged in transit,
which, is the only reason forrthis radical price-reduction. -
' Sizes 38 and 40 in Bust Forms, Spectal 4Sc ;V
Papiernache. cOvereJ with black Jersey cloth. Jwo sizes only t t
i6 to 56-inch dress toods the most wanted of Spring weaves and colors,
comprising a . large purchase bought especially for this sale. Buy now for the i
entire season the. price is extraordinary for these fine qualities ot materials.
inciuaea are
Granites ,
Jacquards
Eponge
Diagonals :
Vigoreaux't
Whipcords
Checks '
Cheviots
Novelties '
Skirts eut FREE; of cKarg from aD materials purcbaaod in tKU aI,-: Per. i
tect tittujg, fasbionabio skirts era aaaured. f - - - ' ' 3 - t '
the Horrors, of war. , . . y : ,J
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