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Sadden Death at Slwch Camp. On Monday evening Mr W. Jones-Williams conducted an enquiry at Pendie school, Brecon, into the circumstances attending the death of Rees Morgan, 76 years of age, of 2, Priory road, who died suddenly that morning while following his occupation at Slwch camp. Henry Isaac, Cardiff, having given evidence of identification, Evan Morris, labourer, 67, the Struet, said he was employed by the deceased under a contract, and accompanied him every aiomiog to Slwch camp. They started that morning at 4-50 and reached the camp at 5 30, Deceased was in his usual healih aud made no complaint. They had been at their work some time when deceased fell on bis face to the ground. Witness summoned assistance, but when he returned deceased was dead. Trooper Thos. James Mabbott, of the Welsh Horse, spoke as to the last witness running into the but and calling for assistance, and added that artificial respiration was tried but it was of no avail. Dr G P Fra'ncis gave it as his opinion tbat deceased died from heart failure, probably caused by old age. The jury, of which Mr E J Hill was foreman, returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence. Mr Hill added tbat the jury wished to voice their opinion that through the death of Mr Morgan the town had lost a much respected inhabitant. They had also passed a vote of sympathy with the widow and daughter in their bereavement.

CRICKHOWELL BREWSTER SESSIONS. At Crickhowell Brewster Sessions held on Friday last, Snpt. H. Hand reported that there were 46 licensed honees in the division, made op of 37 fully-licensed precaieeH and 9 beer honses, to a population of 5,481, being an average of 116 to each, hceDsed house, not in. eluding two grocerb' licc-usee. One public- house, the Bebuforl Arms Iun, Llangynidc, bad been closed and no application bad been made that day for the renewal of the license. Pro- ceedings had beeu taken dnriog the year, and convictions recorded against 3 males and 1 female for drunkenness, and 8 convictions had been made on charges of drunkenness and dis- orderly conduct. During the year there had I been 10 transfers of licensed premises.

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LORD GLANUSK AND [THE I SCHOOLBOY. Characteristic Letter Causes De- light at Llanelly-Hill. Just before Cristmas a number of Christmas oards. the work of the boys and girls of Daren- felc-n School, were sent to India to help to to cheer tbff hearts of tbo Breconshire Terri- torials, and to show them that although so far from home, they were tbonght of by the boys and girls of Llauelly-Hill. Mr Wise (the head- master) has received several letters thanking him and the school for their gifts and tha interest in the Brecknocks these showed. One of the cards, tha work of Master Charley Tbpmas, found itp way into the hands of Lord who has acknowledged receipt of the same, much to Charlie's delight. The follow. iug is his Lordship's letter to the boy :— Mbow, Dec. 29th. i Dear Charley.-Thank you very rnncb for the very pretty Christmas card yon sent me through M? Adams. It is very nico for those of us who are Boch- a long way from boma to think that elc-n the boys we do not know are thinking of us while we are away doing oar duty. Some day I hope you will be a soldisr too, and that you will always he ready to fight for your King and country, but nntil you are old enough for that always do your beet at what- ever it is yon are doing, and help other people whenever you can. When I come borne, you may come and see me, and then I will tell you all about it. Till then, thank you very much for reminding a a poor old exile that the boys of BreconBhire are still the right sort. Yours truly, GLANUSK.

Llanwrtyd Weils Notes [By "JUNGLE WALLAH."] To do honour to Mr Evan Owen Jones, who left us on. Tuesday last to join his group, some fifty persons attended a "Con- vivial at the Abernant Hotel on the even. ing of Tbnrsday last. Refreshments and an excellent musical programme. wero provided, followed by a dance. The company was representative, of the inhabitants of Llan- wrtyd and tbe hotel staff, and included a number of visiters. Mr and Mrs Esbslby, the manager and manageress were present, Mrs Eshelby kindly doing doty at the pianoforte. The send-off was a great success, the evening proving a very enjoyable one to all colicerned. i Mr Jones, who is a Llanwrtyd boy, aoted in I the capacity of boots at the Abernan(i Hotel, where be has been employed for the past 8i years, daring which time be has enjoyed the confidence of employer and visitors alike, He is a staunch Charebm.an,and a faitbful member of the Church of St James, being also a sides- man iktid chorister. We are porry to lose him, and wish him the best of good luck. Lance-Corpi Fred Davies (Brecknocks) is home on leave from Sketty. I understand he has volanteered for Imperial Sarvioa. Capt Oawyn St Leger Davies, brother of Mr Cyril, F. Davies, Hafdre, Llanwrtyd, who was recently mentioned in despatches for conspicu- ous conduct in Gallipoli, has been promoted to the rank of thpior. Respecting claims received,Mr Wm.Williams, Station Villa, presided st a meeting of tbe Advisory Committee, held at the Council Chamber on the evening of Saturday last. Others present were the Rev LuoRe, Dr P R Tarbet, Councillor J A Carey, aid Messrs Richard Edmunds (FloB Farm), W. Blewitt, and Geo. Davies. Our local Tribunal, held their first meeting at the Council Chamber on Saturday last, Mr J. T. Evans, J.P., presiding. There were also present Messrs Nathaniel EVBJJS, J, A. Davies (Bryn Irfon), Evan Price, Rhys D. Jones and Samuel Griffith (clerk). Great sympathy is expressed in Llanwrtyd with Mr and Mrs D. J. Williams, Clarence House, in the loss of their infant son Thomas Stewart who died on Friday last, aged 10 months. The remains were laid to rest at the old parish churchyard on the afternoon of Tuesday last, and the funeral was largely attended. The Rev. R. James (Congregational Minister) conducted the short service at the house, while the Rev J. E. Lloyd (vicar of Llanwrtyd Wells) officiated in the church and at the graveside. Mr Nathaniel Evans, Llwyncelyu, Llanwrtyd, conducted the funeral arrangements.

LLANGENNY LADY ASSAULTED. Accused Committed for Trial. I At Crickbow 11 Polrc, r thp 2i/d i ia b¡o'fo, G D- I. E. Hd: 61 Mr R. („T. j Janes—Walter WLiit, ot Lla^t Cricktiowelj,, labourer, was chs-.rged nob fs- Soiiionsly «s-*ar»"MIH; E'wiW W;! ianr O? Hail Farm, Ll s>ny, «vi; ;u'as tu .ot bit* Miss Williams eaid Bbe kapt house for her broib: r, M r Thom.vj William*, of Hfcil Farm, Llangenny. Ob Friday, January 28tb last, fit about 2 p.:n 8tk aiocu.- in house. The prisoner, who wag working far her brother tbat day, came into 5-he haok- kftehen to cut ap twm: salt for waiting bacon. Witness was ?taudiu^ near trhe fi.-e-plsct? having a. small enp of Luilt in her band. Wtieu her back was towards the prisoner be suckktLty tpraog sowarda her and y&sd "Year money or your life." He caa.,bt huld of bor arme end hards. The cup sLE) wss holding fcil to the ground. She struggled wish the prisoner, whilst be was holding her bauds and trying to get iiold of her throat. H eventually get bol3 of her throat, and abe oaagbt hire by She hands and cried out I- God will help me." Sire remarked that a neighbour was passing be house, ir.be did that io frighten 'prisoner, iiy demanded money of her. She told him her bror,ht,r did not keep much money ii.) ths hou,:e. In tbe struggle that followed she tried to get to the open donr, whilst pdsouer pushed her towards the settle. The- sot-tlo overtot-nvd and sue fell to the floor. Whilst tbere he again caobt her by the throat and squetzei it v&ry tightly- She thought ha ineatil to strangle her. On getting up from the floor be still had bold of her by the hands, and remarked that he was sorry, and, thfji he had been a lit:,l« ariuk which made bill) mad. Ha a-ked her to give hitn two bhilliugs. She replied :,hat sln< htiti tiot got two shillings, has that tbera wail a shilling in an eg cup on the shelf by the door in the dairy. Prisoner requested her to fetch £ bo ehihing bat she refasea to do s>o, ana eventually he fetched it himself. Whilst he ws.3 away the looked through tbe. wiudo.w and eiiW an oid man coming toward*) tb9 bsak doer and spoke to hioi. She beard prisoner go into fhe dairy and afterwards leave che hooee by the back door. The shilling, she discovered later, was gone from the t-gg-enp. Her brother camt. home at about 8 o'clock that evening and witness told him what bad lak.-jn puce. Asked by the Cierk (Mr R. H. A. Davies) whether ha had any questions to R9k the witness, prisoner replied that he had Dot. He ah>o esid be wss very sorry aud that be bad drinking. Mr Thomas Williams, of Hall Fatin, said be engaged the prisoner to work for him for tha day. When be (witness) got home a' 8 p.m. hiti sister showed bin bar neck which ÍJore marks of redness and irritation. Witness bad known the prisoner for many years. He bad known the prisoner for many yefrs Lie bad worked for him on many occasions. White wag a «ood workman, but was given to drink. Police-Sergt. Thomas Evans, Ctickhowell, deposed to arresting prisoner on Monday at Peugrove, under tbo Sagar Loaf, where he was at work in the garden. On arriving at the police station at Crickhowell tbe warrant was reed, and &fter being cautioned, prisoner re- plied, I am sorry tbat I did it. I was on tbe drink that morning." The prisoner, on httng asked by the Bencb j whether he wished to say anything ia answer to the charge, said he admitted his guilt, bat it was caused by the drink. He had been drink- ing tbe previous cay, and CD tba morning of the offence. He wo muddied in drink." The Bench committed the prisoner for trial at the April Quarter Sessions.

CATHEDINE. WHIST DRIVE.—For the benefit of the wou.Jued sailors and soldiers, the inmates of QaGeo Mary's Auxiliary Hospital, Roehamp- ton, Mrs Gwynne Holford has for a consider- able period laboured incessantly, and in her capacity as lady superintendent she has done moob good work, Some short time back, on her invitation through the agent (Mr E. C. Maurice), the tenants of the estate sen* a very largo number of parcels of poultry for dieuibatioo araong the inmates,presents which, needleaa to say, were gratefully accepted. The emptoyees end sotne of the inhabitants, wish- ful to assist in the furtherance of so good a cause, organised a whist drive, which took place at the Paries Hall on Friday eveuing last. The drive, under tbe superintendence of tbe rector, passed off Tfefj pleasantly, as did also the tea. During the evening two attractive flower girls (Miss Maade James and Miss Connie Thomas), by their sieging and esle of flowers, acoutplishfd very sncofcSfcfal woik. A capital programma of clat.)c;,Y, under the cap- able management of Mr J. Cross as M.C., p&Baed off wotit pleasantly. Tbe accompanists were Mies E. M. Davies, the School, Misi Daisy PbLiípB, and Mr W. Price, Llangorse. Despite the discouraging state of the weather the attendance was large, some coming even from T'ilybont and Llangorse, and the desire to help the canse was the prevailing feeling of tbe gathering. This was shown by tbe basiness donn in reference to a fine plnm cake given by Mrs Fitton, which realised, after being raffled for- a third time, the gratifying sum of 91 la. As a result of the liberal contributions and free labour of Mrs H. and Mra J. Thomas, Mra Morris (the Steps), Mrs Morris (the Reading Room), Mrs T. Morgan, and Mrs R. Cross, a total anm of over £8 was obtained. .1

Ii 'IC \M <l;' i'JI. J TARIFFS R159M3IEN9ED By Board Trade Committee. The Sub of thE Advisory Com. to ;q¡ Ii ;■{ T.adt on Commercial Intelligence, wt.h respect to maasures for sec i •'O!' tho position, aft r the war, of certain bra. ciit25 oi Bntiuh indGstry. make a nomber of important r^coui.'icudations in their report, just issued. The findings of the Committee include the fallowing:— Wi) are of opinion that where ths national •apply of oer'aiu manufactured articles, which urn of Vital importance to the national saftYI cr are essential to other industries, has fall -.n into the bands of manufacturers and traduce oatside this country, British mann- fa,t(1ren, ready to nndertakw tbe manufacture of snch eriicles in this country should be afforded sufficient tariff protection to enable tueai to maintain such produotion after the w With reference to tbe strongly expressed opinion of many of the witnesses that the euaatmoutof protective duties on the industries othe r than those referred to in the preceding paragraph, which have formed the subject of oar inquiry, is essential to their maintenance, wa wish to report that, in view of the following considerations: (a) that there exists a strong desire to respond to the feeling in our Dominions in favour of nn Imperial preference in trade, and tbat there is ako a strong desire to arrange preferential trading with those who are our Allies in the present war; and (b) tbat the present high direct taxation tends to raise the raie of interest cm money, and cheap nr-e, abond?nt capital for the employment ci t-heir i&boai is of the greatest in;por>-anc9 W tbe werkreg classtfe it will be sucLpgary to impose eome widely- epr&a'd import duties, and we are, therefore, prepared to reoomtt end that a larger propor- tion of, the r-vena:? obonld bJ raised by rea :n;.b!e :& d<? We are of opinion that such import daties wonld go a long way towards satisfying tbe requests for special protective treatment for trJH industries which we have had nncier consideration. We wcuM only bdd that, in view of the threaten so dumping of f»?cckf which may be accaamkted in en^oiy connvries, the Govern- ment should take saeh steps as would prevent the position ofandustries, likely to be affected, being endangered after tbe war or during the period required for a wider consideration of the whole qaaetioo. Amongst other recommendations made by tbe corumittee tirc- the establishment of a Ministry of Commerce, the holding of trade exhibitions uoder the control of 'he Board of Trade, greater facilities for scientific industrial resaarob, better transport facilities, and an extension of the Trades Marks Act.

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GLASBURY. ON LEAVE.—Lieutenant S R Gibbon, R.F.A., is home for a short rest after being six months in the trenches "doing his bit." His brother, Lieutenant E M Gibbon, is also home on short leave. Both are looking remarkably fit. ACCIDENT TO COLONEL FIELDING.-We regret to state that Col. Fielding, the Grange, a veteran who bad put on his harness again and Nwas employed in the embark- ation of troops, met with a very serious accident while travelling on the underground railway in London. He was conveyed to hospital where be lies in a very precarious state, both his legs being seriously crushed. PRESENTATION.—The naembers of St. Peter's church choir on Saturday presented a brass travelling clock to Mrs French, on the occasion of her leaving Lir Horsham in Sussex. The presentation was made by Mr Stuart, organist and choir trainer, who remarked that hi gave him great pleasure to be able to hand this small gift to Mrs French and her family in recognition of her regularity and punctuality in all weathers at every service and practice both on week days and Sundays. Mrs French, in reply, said how much she regretted leaving the choir where sne bad spent so maov happy hours, and the clock would always remind ner choir where sne bad spent so many happy hours, and the clock would always remind ner of the kind friends she was leaving. The clock was supplied by Mr Hando. Brecon. BELLRINGERS' MEETING,—The St Pater's I guiid of church beiiringers held their annual meeting in the vestry on the 2nd inst. It was presided over by the Vicar (the Rev H H Gibbon), president of the guild, who was supported by Mr E Butler (vice-president) The members atjain decided to appoint Mr E R Jones, of Greas HOl1, as captain, with Mr Edward Pugh as ice-captain. It may be here mentioned mat the captain is serving with the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry. Mr J P Hyett was gain appointed secretary, on the pro- position of Mr E Butler, who persouilly th&nked him fer his past services. Through members having voiante-red aud more being due to jam their groDps shortly, the hope was expressed that any old members at present in the vj»Ug«" wo si corae forward at this critical time and do their bit by helping to call others to worship. A hearty vote of thanks to the subscribers concluded the meeting. I

PENOYRE RED CROSS HOSPITAL. To the Editor of the County Times. Sir,—This last week the gifts to the Hospital have been even more numerous than usual, and we have to thank the following kind friends for their generosity :— Eggs-collected by Miss Davis, Aberyskir parish hampers, Mrs Evans (Ffrwdgrecb), Mrs Garnons Williams, Miss Williams (Penpont), sMrsH. deWinton, Mrs Ch. deWinton, Mrs R. P. deWinton. Butter, eggs, and jam—Mrs Powel (Castel Madoc), Mrs Lewis. Butter eggs. vegetables, and cakes Miss Best (in market). Cigarette::—Hon. C. Hore-Ruthven, Colonel Pricbard. Swedes—Miss Gibson, Mrd Watkins (Cefa Cantref). Clotbiog-Mrs RaikeF, Mrs Cleasby. Principal Lewis brought up a splendid concert party, which was much enjoyed by both patients and staff. M. C. CONWAY LLOYD, Commandant. FURTHER LIST OF DONATIONS. £ g. d. Glasbury and District Farmers' Union 89 0 0 Miss Olive M. Jones, Cefn 50 0 0 Llanelly, Llanweaarth and Llangenny Ploughing Society 7 11 8 The Sister Blanche of the House of Mercy, Westcross 2 10 0 Mrs F. W. Marshall 1 0 0 Donations total to date 2706 17 1

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CEFN COED. SAD DBATH,—On Thursday night the death occurr ed of Mra Tbo tnas, Lower Vaynoc raid. 10 the afterucor; the body of her mother, Mrs Rci, P., tiid been laid to resS at Tabor C Church burial gronod. Great sympathy is f, It for the widower and the two retraining socs. It is only thrse months since they p.nsitiined a great loss in the death of the second sou, D<v?id Jobu. Mrs Thomas had beon in delicate health for som^ time, but her sudden death was a great ehook to her re!&'iit; £ «. LICENSING SESSIONS.—The annual licensing sessions for the petty sessional division 01 Penderyn wera held on Thursday at Cefn Coed, before Col. J. J. Jones (in the chair), and Mr J. Pric(i).-Sapt H. Hand, in his an- nual report, stated that there were 43 licensed o ri p hooses in too division tc! a popalation of 6,153, wbich gave an averaga of 143 persons to each hconsed bouse. During the year proceedings were taken against three license hclders and two were fined, and fho persons were proceeded against for drunkenness and all were convicted; eight were summoned far drunkenness with aggravation, of whom seven were convicted. Nine of the persona pro- ceeded bgaiuBt were resident in the district, and four lived outside. The licensed houses generally were well conducted. Supt Hand objected to the renewal of tbe license of the Lamb lent Penderyn, on the groacd that an assembly room at the rear was not separate from the licensed port-iou.-The Chairman said it was gratifying to find that during the year there weraronly two oonvictiolis against licensed houses, and they were boifa for light i offences. Tbo charges of drunkenness, too, were fewer than usual. He hoped that the i licensees and genera! poblio would ocntinue to realise their responsibilities, not only during tbe period of the war, bnf; after it bad con- cluded and peace bad been declared.—Mr Wm. Thomas, solicitor, Aberdare, who appeared for the licensee of the Lamb Too, undertook to make certain alterations, and on that under- standing the license was renewed.

LLANGATTOCK. I ACCIDENT.—-On Wednesday last week what I mighi hare been a very serious accident took place near Pyscodlyn, on the road between Crickhowell and Abergavenny, owing to the ouliidio, of the motor-car belonging to Mrs Picton TurberviUe, of Llaogattock Park, with a G.W.R Co. 8 motor has. In the former were the Rev R M Cole-Hamilton (rector of Llan- gattock) and Mrs Cole-Hamilton, Mias Dixon, and Miss Connop. The Rector and the chauffeur (Mr Morris) both escaped injury, but the ladies were rather badly shaken and received a few cuts from the broken glass. Fortunately Mr James Edwards (Glsnonney) was returning to Llangattock by motor car within a few minutes of the accident, and kindly brought the party to their destination, where medical assistance was called in. We are glad to learn that the ladies are not much the -R'orse for their unfortunate experience. The motor-bus sustained a damaged axle, and was con-equently not only unable to proceed with its jolurr-ey, but bad to remain by the roadside tor some days awaiting the arrival of a new axle.

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'-CDU-NTY TIMES" FIXTURE LIST Friday, Feb. Ilth.-So--ial for Wounded Soldiers' Benefit, Llangynidr Pablic Hall, 7 p.m. Tne&day, February 15th.—Brecon Infirmary Annual Meetting, 2 45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16th, Social and Enter. tainment, Talgarth Town Hall, for War Fonds. Friday, February 25th.—Concert, Cwmdu School, 7 30 p.m. Friday, March 3rd.-EdacatioD Staffing and Salaries and Buildings Committees. Friday, Marob 31st-Higber EJacatior, Cooa- mittee. Taaecby, April 4«b.—Breaonshira Qaarter Sessions. Friday, April 7tb.-Edtloation Staffing and Salaries and Buildings Committees. Mooday, April IOLia.-EJacation Finance Committee. Friday, April 14„h.—Standing Joint and Main Roads Committees. Monday, April 17;b.-County Finance Com- mittee. Friday; April 28bb.-FIacation Authority. Friday, May 5:b.-County Council. Entertainments, public meetings, etc., wbL!b are advertised in tbA Brecon Coanty Times." will be notified ander the above beading without further charge. Similar notices of other events will be accepted at advertisement rates.

Marriage of Major A. M. O. Lloyd and Miss Woosnam. At St. Peter's Church, Bournemouth, on the 2od inst., Major Audeley L!oyd, 24tb Regiment (Soctb Wales Borderers) was married to Miss Gwendoline Florence (Denay) Wcasaam, Owing to the recent illness of the bride, the wedding was extreme!? quiet. The friends prefect we^-eLt.-Ccl. and Mrs J LL-Vd (father and mother of the bridegroom), Mrs Hawkeslsy (sister of the bride), Tbe Misses Hawkesley (bride's nieces), Colonel and the Hon Mrs Wood and Miss Wood (Gwernyfed Park), Mrs Bernard Leacb, Mrs Maxwell, Miss Monroe, Major Elgee, Major and Mrs D&!me Ratcliffe. Mr West, D.S.O. (Royal Engineers), was the bset man, end tbe 24th Regiment was represented by Major Gwynn, D.S.O., Captain Salmon, D S.O., and Captain Mandy. Is wit-s a sign of the time that the bridegroom was married upon crotches, that ail the officers present bad been wounded -one three t-imee-Eind that each of them wore j the ribbon of tbe Distinguished Service Order or of the Military Uroes, wrin daring the present campaign. The bride looked very charming and the young conple very hr,pp,. Tbe ptesenis wer" nuinercns, ard included a silver tray and sandWtioke from fces officers of the 24ih Regiment, a silver tray frtm the tenant and labourers on the Coart Henry estate, and a piece of plate from the Pare Henry branch of tbe Mothers' Union.

rr.tx GARTH. MILITARY.-Pte. Idris Davies, R.A,M.C. (Garth Mill) has beers promoted lance- corporal. Quartermaster-sergeant Frank Price, 2nd London Welsh and Trooper Dan Morgan, Pembroke Yeomanry, have recently been home on furlough.

BEULAH, PERSON AL.-MsEter Oscar Jones, Tyrannell, left on Saturday for Liverpool, where hs is engaged on "munitions." MILITARY—Mr T C Smith (son of Mr aod Mrs T Smith, Tyllwyd) has joined the 3rd Cheshires.—Pte^. A!f Morgan and Edgar Williams, Brecknocks, have just been borne oa sick leave. CONCERT.—A very successful concert was held at Pantycelyn Baptist chapel on the 4:b inst. The chair was occupied by the Rev Jones, Birkenhead, who has accepted the pastorate of Pantycelvn. The proceeds were in aid of the chapel fund. Solos were given by Madam Jenkins and Messrs W Danes, Gwynebyrhaul E Davies, Tymawr W P Davies, Fronwea W Proihero, Tyncwm E T Prothero and. Rees Price, Bwlcbgorlhvyn; duetts by Messrs W Davies and W Prothero; quartettes by Mr W Protheroe and party; recitations by Messrs J Davies, LTaayrcbyfa D Evans, Cefnasarath T Lewis and E Lewis, Pencae W Powell, Loftybardd W J Price, Blaencwm dialogues by Miss Lewi8 aid Miss Price and selections by the Pantycetyn party (conducted by Mr \V Prothero).

LLANSPYDDID. CHILD'S DEATH.—Dr W R Jones held an inquest at Bo!ged on Monday touching the death of Dilwara B Poulton, the nine months- old child of Mr and Mrs Poulton, of Bolgoad, who died on Saturday morning. After the evidence of the mother and Dr G P Francis, the jury (the foremon of which was Mr Griffith Jones, Rbydywernyn) found in accr»'danca with the medical evidence, that the child died from natural causes, namely, infantile convulsions.

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