The Glamorgan Gazette

CHILDREN'S ACT. I MAESTEG PUBLICAN'S OFFENCE. I James Thomas, publican, Angel Hotel, Maesteg, was summoned for having sold in- toxicating liquor to a child under fourteen years of age in an unsealed bottle, and Emily Stone, wife, Maesteg, was summoned for hav- ing sent the child. Police-constable 697 said he saw a little girl with a blue bottle without a stopper go into the hotel. On coming out he stopped her and found she had stout. He took her to the bar and asked who had supplied her with the stout. At first Thomas said he had not served her, but later admitted having served her. The female defendant sent.a certificate from the doctor, stating that he ordered her to I-Pve stout, and the little girl was sent to get it. Mr. Snape said the most remarkable part of the case was that the licensee should plead guilty to an offence, and he wished the Bench to take that into consideration. It was night and the lighting in the passage was not very bright, and the landlord certainly did make a J mistake, and a bona-fide mistake: He wished to point out however to the Bench that this was a very respectable licensee, a man who had kept a public house for something like fourteen years, and not only had he not been before the Court previously but the police had never before had anything to complain of. He asked the Bench to deal as leniently as they possibly could. Thomas was fined Ll and Emily Stone 10s. *-v :ir,r<sr

t 11 CAERAU GAMESTERS. ————*———— I CARD PLAYING ON THE MOUNTAIN. I At Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, James Moss, Henry Oatley, Edward Oatley, John Surring and Thomas Phillips, colliers, Caerau, were summoned for having gamed with cards in a public place. Police-constable 583 said in company with another constable he saw defendants on the mountain side playing cards. After watching them for fifteen minutes they went on to de- fendants. The summons against Phillips was dismissed and a fine of 10s. was imposed upon the other defendants. Thomas Keefe, labourer, Maesteg, was fined 10s. for having gamed with cards in a public place at Maesteg.

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I MAESTEG URBAN DISTRICT I COUNCIL. I NO HEALTH VISITOR THIS YEAR. I I FIRE BRIGADE CRITIC WARMLY DENOUNCED. Mr. H. Laviers, J.P., presided over the meeting of Maesteg Urban District Council on Tuesday. Others present were: Messrs. T. Lewis. J. Hughes, Philip Jones, A. J. Hicks, H. M. Jones, A. Nicholas, T. E. Hopkins, J.P., Rhys Griffiths, J. Hocking, and David Davies, with the clerk (Aid. E. E. Davies), the sur- veyor (Mr. S. J. Harpur), the sanitary inspec- tor (Mr. G. E. Howells), and the shop inspec- tor (Mr. G. Ferrier Williams). I NOTIFICATION OF BIRTHS. The Clerk pointed out that the Council had decided to adopt the Notification of Births Act, and had advertised for a health visitor. In view of the poor character of the applica- tions, they had decided to defer the matter till the end of June, and the time had ar- rived for further consideration. Mr. Hopkins moved that the matter be de- ferred for another three months. He did not think it was absolutely necessary to have a health visitor at the present time. This was seconded. Mr. Hicks: I feel that after I have read the medical officer's report that an appoint- ment of this kind would be the means of sav- ing life among the children, and that it would benefit the general public. I shall op- pose the motion on those grounds. Mr. Lewis: The County Council is pressing the appointment of health visitors. The Clerk thought the Council had done all that the County Council had asked of them. They had adopted the Act. There was, how- ever, a great difficulty to get qualified nurses now, as the war was taking all the available nurses. After Mr. Hopkins had altered his motion to one proposing to defer the matter till the end of the year, it was decided to refer it to the Health Committee for consideration. CRITICISING THE FIRE BRIGADE. I The Clerk reported that the Fire Brigade Committee had met to inquire into certain irregularities alleged in regard to the conduct of certain firemen at a recent fire, and after due consideration and an explanation from Mr. Morris, the committee expressed satisfac- tion with the explanation, and came to the opinion that the statements made had con- siderably exaggerated the facts. Mr. Hocking thought councillors should be very careful what they said. They often said things that would have been better left un- said. • Mr. D. Davies: There was something very funny the last time. I think if there are any complaints to make we ought to bring them to this table. Mr. Hicks: Mr. Morris made his statement at the last Council meeting. Mr. Hopkins: At a fire there are usually a lot of remarks passed. They often are not meant. The matter was thoroughly thrashed out at the Fire Brigade Committee, and we went out of the meeting quite satisfied that nothing was meant against the Fire Brigade. The Brigade is a voluntary institution, and the less we interfere with it the better. If anything radically wrong is going on we should put it to the captain. Mr. Hocking: Tha fire occurred about 11.30 in the morning, and was practically out before I arrived on the scene. Only Lieutenant Elliott and another member of the Brigade were present, and members of the public had volunteered assistance. But they knew noth- ing about the work of connecting a hose and could not do it. When the connection had been made the water could not find an outlet, and as could be imagined with a big pressure of water the hose burst. It was then found that a marble had got into the nozzle. All that he (Mr. Hocking) was anxious to do was to defend the members of the Fire Brigade. The members did their work thoroughly well —(hear, hear)—and he did object to state- Hients which made lr mountain out of a mole hill. Mr. Lewis moved that a vote of confidence in the Fire Brigade be passed. Mr. Hopkins seconded, and it was carried. I ERECTED SOME YEARS AGO. With regard to the telegraph pole outside a local tradesmen's premises and about which complaint had been made, the Clerk reported that as directed he had written It strong letter to the post office authorities in Loudon, and had received a reply that the pole had been erected a number of years, nnd it seemed strange that it was ntW, for the first time, considered dangerous. In the circumstances the post office authorities considered some- thing mare than an expression of opinion was required. APPLICATION FOR GRANT. A letter was read from the Counucy Council stating that they were prepared to support the Council's application to the Road Board for a grant towards the widening of Castle Street and Hill Street. I EMPLOYEES DAY OFF. A letter was read from the County Council Municipal Employees Association applying to the Council for the usual day's holiday. The Surveyor said he did not think the workmen would take the holiday this year con- sidering the war, but the application was sent so that the Council should not forget the fact that a holiday was usually granted. Mr. D. Davies moved that the usual holiday be granted. They were granting them in other places, and Maesteg should do the same. The Surveyor: I don't think they will go in for a jollification. ) "CORRODED" WATER,. I Mr. Hicks called attention to the fact that there was a lack of pressure of water from Tygwynbach, and water which was supplied to the houses a day or two ago was "corroded." Complaints had been made to him, and he wanted to know if anything had been done to cause the red discolouration. J I The Surveyor: Yes that has been due to I I spring cleaning. I COST k20 TO BURY DOGS. I Mr. Hicks thought it was necessary that the whole of the ash tips in the district should be properly disinfected. The Surveyor: It cost us about £20 to jE30 last year to bury dogs and disinfect the tips. I WATER WANTED. I Mr. Lewis asked if it was possible to drive I some water up to Nantyffyllon Terrace. The Surveyor: I hope we shall soon have some' rain, but at present I am afraid we can't alter things. PLANS. The following building plans were ap- proved :—Plan of new entrance and kitchen at the Market Place, Maesteg, for Mr. R. Dooner (approved as for temporary struc- tures) alterations and additions at No. 46 Bridgend Road, for the Libanus Church Building Committee; alterations and addi- tions at the rear of the Castle Hotel, for the Pontypridd United Breweries, Ltd.; two villas at the rear of Salisbury Road, for Mr. W. J. Jackson; new house and erection of glass-house at No. 29 Ewenny Road, for Miss Emily Williams; new house, adjoining No. 202 Bridgend Road, for Mrs. Margaret Thomas; plan of stable and coach- house at the rear (and beyond the premises) of Nos. 121 and 122 Caerau Road, for Mr. G. Howell; amended plan of four houses, Neath Road, for Messrs. Bowen and Davies; amen- ded plan of two houses, Neath Road, for Messrs. Bowen and Davies; amended plan of the re-building of three cottages and con- verting same into four, at Nantyffyllon, for Mr. T. Williams, Ppntycymmer; plan of cycle house, adjoining Cymmer Road (near Pro- theroe Street, Caerau, for Mr. A. J. Hicks; plan of new operating box at the Market Yard Cinema, for Mr. R. Dooner. GLANAVON TERRACE. I The Surveyor reported that in accordance with instructions he had prepared the final- apportionments of cost in respect of the Pri- vate Street works carried out by the Council in Glanavon Terrace. The estimated cost was £ 256, and the actual cost, E220. PRIVATE STREET WORKS. I The Surveyor reported that he had pre- pared" plans, sections, specifications and pro- visional apportionments in respect of private street works in Golden Terrace, Plasnewydd Street, Coronation Terrace, and Temple Street. NUISANCES. I The Sanitary Inspector reported that statu- tory notices requiring the abatement of nuis- ances had been served on the owners of Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6 Hamilton Terrace, No. 12 Park Street, and No. 12 Princess Street. In the case of Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6 Hamilton Terrace, the time specified in the notices had expired, and the nuisances still existed. Inspections had been made at Castle Street and Ewenny Road. At Nos. 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38 Castle Street, all the backyards were unpaved and were provided only with obsolete iron gully traps. Other defects were also ob- served. At No. 7 Meadow Street the house and w.c. drains were found to be completely choked, whilst the floors were dangerously t uneven. Informal notices were served.

IN HONOUR OF A SOLDIER. I COMPLIMENTARY SMOKING CONCERT. A smoking 4Loncert was held at the Farmers' Arms Hotel, Cymmer, on Saturday evening, the proceeds being given to Private John James Williams, South Lancashire Re- giment, who has been through all the fighting from Mons to Ypres and Hill 60, at the tak- ing of which he lost his right eye. Private j Williams has a wife and three children, and, in returning thanks, gavt his audience to understand the seriousness of the fighting, and the hardihood and heroism of our Army under very severe and trying conditions, and appealed to all young men to immediately en- list and do their duty. I Mr. AY, Jenkins Was in the çlÏ1') and the r accompanist was Mr. J. Allen, of Maesteg. The following contributed to an excellent programme:—Messrs. Sam Edwards, Moses Griffiths, Hees Hopkins, John Evans, Evan Jones, J. W. Jenkins, J. M. Jones (Glyn- corrwg), W. Allen, Rifleman Pittard of the Royal Irish Rifles, and Mr. D. Powell, Maes- teg, who gave several military songs-"His Majesty the King," "No Surrender," "Tommy Atkins." Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, and the committee are deserving of commen- dation for making the concert such an un- qualified success.

I COLLIERY OFFENCE AT CAERAU. At Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, William Tlios. Evans, collier, Duffryn Road. Caerau, was fined 10s. for having carried timber up in the cage at Caerau Colliery. William Phillip Jones, haulier, Hermon Road, Caerau, was summoned for having stolen two wood posts, value Is. 6d., the goods of Norths Navigation Company, Ltd. Fined 30s. or fourteen days. Daniel Lewis, labourer, Hermon Road, Caerau. was summoned for having stolen one wood post, value 9d., the property of Norths. I Fined 10s.

) t L HIGH INFANTILE MORTALITY AT MAESTEG. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT ON THE TOWN'S HEALTH. In the course of his annual report, Dr. W. Kirkby, Medical Officer of Health for Maes- teg, has interesting remarks to make and figures to submit relating to the health of the town. Most important are the figures re- lating to infantile mortality. The number of births registered in the dis- trict during the year, he says, was 949; 486 males and 463 females. The estimated annual birth rate for the year was 34.74. The birth rate for England and Wales during the same period was 23.6. The total number of deaths properly belong- ing to the district of Maesteg for 1914 was 387. The 387 deaths consisted of 206 males and 176 females registered in the district, and 20 males and 5 females registered in other dis- tricts. As in previous years I had some diffi- culty in assigning some of the deaths to their respective Wards, as in the returns received from the County Medical Officer of Health the previous residence of the person was simply given. The crude death rate of the 387 per- sons, being those at all ages belonging to the district, is estimated at 14.16, and the stan- dardised or corrected death rate is 15.18. The crude death rate for England and Wales for the year was 13.9, and the corrected death rate 13.6. The number of deaths which resul- ted from accidents in the different collieries and otherwise, such as from burns, scalds, etc., was 37. The number the previous year, 25. The number of deaths resulting from diseases of the respiratory system (excluding pulmonary tuberculosis) was 82. Other deaths were pulmonary tuberculosis (phthisis) 15, compared with 10 the previous year. Tuber- culosis in any of its various forms ånd in different parts of the body, 23; preceding year 15. Cancer or malignant disease, 15. Measles, 25, and all these occurred in the first quarter of the year, as the result of a severe epidemic which was prevalent in that period. The estimated death rate from this cause was 0.91; diarrhoea and enteritis, 24; which was considerably less than the number recorded the previous year, viz., 50. The estimated death rate is 0.87. DEATHS AMONGST INFANTS. I During the year 117 infants (that is, chil- dren under one year of age) succumbed from various causes. The death rate, which for in- fants is always recorded per thousand births registered as distinct from per thousand of the population, is\a true rate, as it is based upon actual figures. The death rate of the 117 in- fants gives a rate for the year of 123.28. The rate for England and Wales during the period was 105. The infant mortality for ihis dis- trict is again high, and, in fact, is invariably higher than the death rate for England and Wales. During the year 1914 there were no especial reasons why the death rate should have been so high, as apart from the epidemic of measles which was prevalent during the first quarter of the year and accounted for 6 deaths, and a mild epidemic of diarrhoea which occurred in the autumn, there was no infec- tious disease or climatic condition which might have acounted for a large number from one special cause. ZYMOTIC DISEASES. The number of deaths from what are re- cognised as the seven principal zymotic diseases, viz., small pox, measles., scarlet fever, diphtheria, whooping cough, fever (enteric, continued, etc.), and diarrhoea, was 54, giving an estimated death rate of 1.97 per thousand of the population. The rate in 1913 was 2.53. After receipt of the circular from the Local Government Board with reference to the pre- vention of epidemic diarrhoea, a leaflet was drawn up, and distributed to every house in the district. At the same time the Sanitary Inspector and his assistant made periodical visits to those districts where the disease was most prevalent, and apart from personal in- terviews, carried out a thorough inspection of these places, and where necessary the usual notices were sent. For the last few years a leaflet giving a short account of how, on broad principles an infant should be fed and clothed, has been, supplied to the midwives on application, for distribution amongst the mothers whoju they may have occasion to attend. The Registrar of births also supplies the parent with one of the leaflets at the time of registration of the birth. The Notification of Births Act has been adopted during the past year, and approved by the Local Government Board. Advertise- ments have been inserted in various papers for a Health Visitor, and a few applications re- ceived, but so far not one was considered satis- factory, as they had not the necessary qualifi- cations. The shortage of health visitors is no doubt due to the fact that many of the suitable persons that would have applied, are otherwise engaged in serving the army or various hospitals in some work or other. How- ever, once we get the Act in full working or- der. and a health visitor to go round to the mothers, we can expect to see a great reduc- tion in the infant mortality rate. but as things are drifting along, I see no sign of this being accomplished at present. I MEA SLE-S.. This infectious disease was very prevalent at the commencement of the year. as we were in the midst of an epidemic which had' been raging for the previous three months. The epidemic, which started in the lower part of the district, was at the beginning of the year mainly confined to the Caerau and Xanty- ffylon Wards. Although I have no record of the actual number of children affected, I know that very few of the young children who had not previously suffered from the disease es- caped attack before the epidemic finally sub- sided. No less than 25 deaths were registered in the early part of the year as due to this cause; and as there were 15 deaths in the last quarter of the previous year, the total num- ber of deaths due to this one epidemic was 40. Those schools where the epidemic was most prevalent were closed after the Christmas holidays, and I certainly think this had some beneficial effect in preventing the further spread of measles. At the same time the churches and chapels in the district were com- municated with and requested not to allow any child to attend Sunday School who had not previously had the complaint, and this measure also had good effect. I INFECTIOUS DISEASES. During the year we had rather an unusual number of notifications, viz., 214, as com- pared with 97 in 1913. The notifications re- ceived were: 129 cases of scarlet fever, of which number 95 were removed to the Isola- tion Hospital; 25 cases of diphtheria, and 15 were treated at the Isolation Hospital; 1 case of enteric fever (removed to hospital); 1 case of puerperal fever, and 14 cases of erysipelas. In addition I received notifications of 24 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis, and 2 cases of ophthalmic neomatorum, the latter disease having only since April been added to the list of infectious diseases. The 129 cases of scar- let fever were distributed in the various Wards as follows: -Caerau, 71; Nantyffyllon, 13; East, 17; and West, 28. Whenever a noti- fication was received, the house and premises were visited by one of the Sanitary Inspectors, and if possible the source of infection traced. At the same time an inspection was made of the premises., and if nuisances were found to exist the usual notices were served to abate the same. The advisability of removal to hospital was urged in all cases, ana in the majority of cases the parents were perfectly willing for the removal, and, in fact, no less than 73.6 per cent. of the patients were isolated and treated at the hospital. DIPHTHERIA. I As stated previously, 25 notifications were received. They occurred in the different Wards as follows:—Caerau Ward, 11; Nanty- ffyllon Ward, 2; East Ward, 3; West Ward, 9. Fifteen cases were treated at the Isolation Hospital out of the toal number affected, giving a percentage of 60 per cent. Out of the 111 patients admitted during the year, no less than 41 had their heads in an unclean condition owing to pediculi capitis and nits. DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE. I The improvements carried out during the year are as follows:—The construction of addi- tional manholes on existing sewers in various parts of the district. The constructon of new and extension of existing 12in., 9in., and 6in. diameter sewers with manholes in various parts of the district. The relaying of private drains by owners under notice in various parts of the district. The completion of the work of relaying the main sewer at Garth and placing same on piers above ground to facilitate the adjustment of levels in future should further subsidence occur. The work of remodelling and extending the sewage disposal works at Garth was commenced during the past year, and it is hoped that the whole of the works will be completed by December, 1915. To avoid any pollution of the River Llynvi during the construction of the new works it is inten- ded that as each tank is completed it will be brought into immediate use and thus effect "-l improvement in purification. SCA VENGING. Further improvements have been made during the past twelve months in the collection and deposit of house and street refuse. The dis- posal is by means of tips situated in isolated positions. HOUSE ASHES FOR MORTAR. During the past year a few cases have been reported of house ashes being used for the making of mortar for the building of new houses. This matter is under notice by the Council, and although (in view of the broad wording of the bye-laws) it is difficult to obtain a conviction, proceedings are now being taken to prevent the use of house ashes for this pur- pose. THE MILK SUPPLY. Milk is obtained from dairy farms both within and without the district, a large pro- portion coming from the adjoining Rural Dis- trict. The Sanitary Inspector makes period- ical visits to those farms within the district, so that cowsheds and dairies are kept in a fairly clean condition. I FOOD. The twelve slaughter houses are regularly visited, but as they are scattered throughout the district, a satisfactory inspection of the meat supply is impossible. During the year 5001bs. of fruit and 541bs. •of fish were seized and destroyed as unfit for food. I HOUSING. During ihe year 63 houses were erected, as compared with 67 in 1913, 82 in 1912, 117 in 1911, 275 in 1910, and 303 in 1909. At the end of the year there were only ten unoccu- pied. Thirty-seven houses were re-erected during the year, and one wr.s closed as unfit for human habitation under the provision of Section 17 of the Housing and Town Planning Act, 1909. I REQUIREMENTS. I In my opinion the following are the most I important requirements of the district:- 1 A scheme for impounding and filtering the I water supply. Extension of the sewage dis- posal works.

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MINING CELEBRITIES. I BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF MR. I JENKIN JONES. Under the above heading, the Colliery Official and Student" gives the following in- teresting sketch of Mr. Jenkin Jones, manager of St. John's Pits, Cwmdu :— An account of one who has risen from the humblest sphere to the front rank of Colliery Managers is sure to form interesting reading, and it is our privilege in this issue to give the story of a veteran who has earned the unquali- fied respect of his directorate, officials and workmen. Such a man is Mr. Jenkin Jones, M.E., of Maesteg. Born at Cefn Cribbwr in 1852, he commenced work underground at the age of ten, and at fourteen years of age assisted his father in the first development of the No. 2 seam in the Ogmore Valley. He commenced his official career as fireman at the Wyndham Colliery, Ogmore Vale, and in 1884 he became under-manager of the Coegnant Colliery, Maes- teg, afterwards becoming manager; this post he relinquished to take up the appointment of manager at the Caerau Colliery. The output at the latter colliery was at that time about 300 tons a day. Mr. Jones set to work to develop the colliery, and had the satisfaction of later providing employment for 2,000 persons and se- curing a daily output of about 2,000 tons. As an expression of their confidence in his ability and generalship his company (Messrs. North's Navigation Collieries, Ltd.) a short time ago asked him to take up the appointment of mana- ger at the St. John's Pits, Cwmdu. This posi- tion he now holds, and we have no doubt that here again he will acquit himself with credit and justify to the full the selection of his em- ployers. Mr. Jones is one of the founders of the South Wales Branch of the National Association of Colliery Managers, and in 1903 he was Presi- dent of the Mid-Glamorgan Association of Col- liery Managers. Many of the younger stu- dents and officials of to-day affect to believe that certain mannerisms and style of language (certainly not elevating in character) are essen- tial to uphold the dignity of the office of col- liery manager. Let them note what Mr. Jones says towards the close of his presidential speech :— Above all I would impress upon you the fact that Colliery Managers are men of posi- tion who should respect their office and them- selves, if they desire to have it Tespected by others; they should "be courteous in manner to- wards those under them, while firm in their determination to see that all do their duty. Violence, hasty temper and bad language only degrade, and do not assist the manager in con- trolling those under him a kindly" Nkord and an interest so far as practicable in the work of all subordinates—whether officials or workmen —is a surer method of having his wishes obeyed." Messrs. North's Navigation Collieries, Ltd., have long been known to mining students as being not only well equipped, but as a firm which have invariably granted all facilities pos- sible for the inspection of their collieries by parties of mining students. He himself, many years ago, attended the mining classes held under the Glamorgan Education Committee at Tondu, and he pays whole-hearted tribute to the benefit received from the sound instruction imparted at those classes by the teacher, Mr. Henry Davies now director of mining educa- tion for Glamorgan.

WAR WAR I Has given a ohance to show what CO-OPERATIVE FACTORIES (controlled by Woriters, not capitalists) can do, many of our goods are the same price AS bafort the War Biscuits, Lards, Jams, Soaps, etc., not advanced. We are affiliated to the Co-operative Union and the C.W.S (w-hc have an annual turnover of about ^50,000000.) We pay 5% on Share Capital and 4% on Loan Capital Deposits (this can b< withdrawn anytime. 1 New Members joining are at once in benefit, under our Insurancx Policy, and in the event of Husband's death 4/- out of every 1 paid as a trading member, is immediately paid the Widow, or 2/ in the £ to the husband if his wife dies, (this has nothing tod< with the usual Dividends,) YES, it pays to be a Co-operative Member, think it over, yoi can join anytime, and costs 1 only. Caerau & Maesteg Co-operative Society Limited GIFT PARCELS for the TROOPS. For your friends at the front, nothing is more appreciated than something good to eat fro home, something to varv the monotony of ordinary seryioe rations. 11 'DOROTHY" TUCK BOXES. All articles home-made (not factory) are just the thing. The contents have been careful selected to form a home-like gift for a soldier or sailor on service, especially during the sua mer months. No tins to open, nothing to spoil in transit. Everything of the be quality, securely packed and forwarded carriage paid to destination. No. 1 parcel, "The Pride of Wales," contains the following good things:— t 21b. Territorial Cake (almond iced). I ?lb. Shortbread. ? ( Ub. Real Galantine. ? t '-? lib. Swiss Roll.  /) 12 Assorted Chocolate Cakes. I 6 Welsh Cakes. I lib. Old Fashion "Bull's Eyes." i Price 5s. ad. complete. ,:1 A 0. Including Postage to Fiance Belgium, Egypt, Meditcrr&ne&n or British Isles. A Other Parcels 3/6 6/6 and 8/6 each. R. WILLIAMS & SONS (ON WAR OFFICE LIST) Ðopothy. Cafe, MAESTEG. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS, FOR QUANTITIES. All Remittances acknowledged and dat€ of despatch given. Please state clearly full dross, Regimental number, Battalion or Regiment, rank or ship. 5- Be Patriotic! Keep your Money on the mo I by spending wisely with our Advertisers.