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THE LATE MR PEACE JONES, j IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL AT BUILTH. I The funeral of the late Mr J. Peace Jones (Castle I Hotel, Talgarth, and formerly of Builth) took place at St. Mary's Church, Builth, on the 25th ult. Deceased, I who was highly respected, passed away at the age of 68 years on the previous Sunday. There was a large at- tendance and the coffin was conveyed from Talgarth to Builth by train, where it was met by many more who .had come to pay their last respects to an old friend. Revs. D. Williams (Talgarth) and S. H. Wenham (Builth) were the officiating clergy. Bearers were Messrs. J. Griffiths. P. Griffiths, R. Cochrane, W. eochrane and W. Price. Mr Samuel Davies (Talgarth) was the undertaker and the coffin, of polished oak with brass fittings, bore a breastplate, inscribed "John Peace Jones, aged 68 years. Chief mourners were Mrs Peace Jones (widow), Mr Albert Peace Jones (son), Mrs Lloyd Prosser (daughter), Mrs Leslie Powell (daughter). Mrs Perry Price (sister- in-law), Mr Lloyd Prosser (sister-in-law), Mr Leslie Powell (son-in-law), Mr R. Cochrane (nephew), Mr W. Cochrane (nephew), Mr W. Price (nephew), Mrs Frank Price (niece), Mr J. Griffiths (cousin), Mr P. Griffiths (cousin) and other friends. Floral tributes were sent as follow: — "With fQndest love from his loving wife and son, Gordon." "In memory of dear father from Edith and Lloyd." "In loving memory of dear father from Albert and Lucy." "In loving memory of dear father from May and Leslie. "In loving memory of dear father from Reggie." "With deepest sympathy from Mr and Mrs Price and family." "In loving memory of dear uncle from Bessie and Frank." "In loving memory of uncle from Willie and Nellie." "With deepest sympathy from Gertie and Fred." "In fondest remembrance from Bob and Clara." "In loving memory from Willie and Jennie (Bronllys)." "In loving memory of dear uncle from Jimmie, Mel- ville and Gerald Cochrane and J. E. Parry." "With deepest sympathy from E. D. Weaver." "With deepest sympathy from Mr and Mrs J. 0. Powell." "In loving remembrance of a dear fjjend from Mr and Mrs J. P. Pngh (Crystal House,' Builth)." "In loving memory from Mrs and Miss Prosser (Builth). "In ever loving memory of our dear friend from Miss I Morgan (Talgarth)." "With deepest sympathy from Mr and Mrs W. W. Len- nard (Builth). "With truest sympathy from Mrs Hargest." "With deepest sympathv from Mr and Mrs J. Davies (Bronllys). "In loving memory from Mrs Vaughan (Bronllys)." The late Mr Peace Jones was a native of Brecon and went to reside in Talgarth over 40 years ago. There. he carried on business as a chemist, and, about 20 years later, moved to Builth. A few years back he again re- turned to Talgarth to take over the Castle Hotel. He was one of the most prominent residents, and, as an active member of the old School Board, was identified with every movement for the improvement of the town. He worked hard and it was mainly through his energy that the town clock was erected in Victoria jubilee year. The late Mr Peace Jones infused extraordinary energy and enthusiasm into everything he took in hand. He was connected with the Baptist Church, and a mem- ber of the Oddfellows' Society. He was also a volunteer at the time when the old grey uniform was worn. Pos- sessed of a very good nature, and always toady to help any good cause, he was very popular among a large circle of friends. Of late months he had been con- fined to his bedroom, and his departure is deeply re- gretted by many, especially his older friends. Great sympathy is felt for the bereaved relatives.

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WOMEN'S WORK; I WHAT THEY CAN DO. MEETING AT BUILTH. A public meeting, in connection with "Women's Work in War Time," was held at the Foresters' Hall, Builth Wells, on the evening of the 25th ult.. There was a crowded audience, and the chair was occupied by Mr O. W. Davies (Aberduhonow). tie was supported, on the platform, by Mrs Alfred Watt (Agricultural Organisation Society), Mr H. Vaughan Vaughan and Mr Walter Williams (Brecon). The chairman said the object of the meeting was to show what women could do to help to bring the war to a successful conclusion. The present crisis was going to be a long one, and they had only just begun the war. Women could really do much in the way of agriculture. He had women working on his farm and they did very well. Only last week they had got his potatoes up for him. He was strongly of opinion that women's clubs should he formed where they could meet and discuss the various methods of agriculture, etc., peculiar to their own distiiet. Prices of food had in- creased greatly and he considered that if the women's ciubs could only influence farmers and others in this country to develop and make the most of their own re- sources, there would be a tendency for prices to fall on account of increased home-production. Home grown food was healthier than foreign grown. If women's clubs would be formed they would prosper and bring back the old times again. Mrs Watt said she agreed wKh Mr Davies when he said women's clubs would br back old times once more. They should cultivate the love of country and make the most out of their old empire. They should all be willing to fight and to die for their country. But their empire could be self-contained, and, in order that it should be, they should "do their bit" in develop- ing its resources. There was scope for some such movement in connection with agriculture. Women pos- sessed as much business capability as men and women were the people who spent the money. (Laughter). They could manage and organise as well as men, and, if thev only took up a greater part in the affairs of their country, they would greatly help to win the present struggle. Women's clubs had been formed in Canada, and they were doing a good work. Everything was more efficient there than i-i old England. When she came over she was truck hy the "sloppy," half-hearted way in which business was done. Women's clubs would raise the standard of efficiency and revolutionise rural life. Rural life would soon become far pleasanter, cleaner and healthier. Women's clubs taught economy, efficiency, cleanliness, proper and more up-to-date meth- I ods. and numerous other things which wouia all ana to the welfare of the country. They knew how to make the most of every vegetable and cook a thoroughly economical meal out of very little. The clubs taught the proper way of spending money on foods, etc., and the best foods to obtain. Mr H. Vaughan Vaughan proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Watt for her interesting and instructive address. Mrs 0. W. Davies seconded. Dr, Rhys Davies next proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman and this was seconded by Mr Dd. Thomas. Mr Walter Williams drew the meeting's attention to some figures, recently published in the Press, showing what the British farmer produced out of an acre, as compared to a German farmer's production of a similar plot of land. The figures were:—From every 100 acres the German farmer supported 70 to 75 people, and the British farmer, 45 to 50; corn produced, German, 33, and British, 15; potatoes produced, British farmer, 11, and German farmer. 55: wheat produced, German farmer, 41, and Briti-h farmer, 4; milk, British farmer ,27. and German farmer, 28; sugar, British farmer. negligible quantity, and German farmer, 3. He also stated that, in 1913, Britain imported about £ 11,000,000 worth of sugar beet from Germany.

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Funeral at Cantref. THE LATE MR WILLIAMS, THE WERN. Mr Lewis Williams (the Wern) passed away on the 21st ult., after a long and painful illness, patiently borne. His remains were interred on the following Thursday in the quiet and beautiful churchyard of Cantref Parish Church. A very large concourse came together to show their respect and love for the de- parted and their sympathy with the sorrowing re- latives. A short and impressive service was held at the house by the Rev. R. J. Williams (the Plough). At the church and graveside the Rectors of Cantref and Llanfrynach officiated, the Rev. R. J. Williams, at the close, giving out the hymn, "Bydd myrdd o ry- j the close, The other hymns sung were "Yn y dy- feddodau. froedd" at the house and 225 and 575 (A. & M.) in the church. Mr W. Saunders-Jones presided at the organ, and, at the close, played the "Dead March" in "Saul." The chief mourners were the father and mother, two brothers, Mr and Mrs Edwards, Dowlais (uncle and aunt), Mr Daniel Walters, Pendarren (cousin), Miss Annie Rogers, Penrhos (cousin), Messrs. Tom Rogers and John Williams, Senny (cousins), and Mr Jones, Ar- goedllwyd. Floral tributes were received from the father and mother, two brothers, Penrhos, Cwmclyn, Tircue, Cefn Cantref and Pontprengarreg. The bearers were Messrs. W. Phillips, W. Davies, Tom Evans and W. Vaughan. A memorial service was held at Cantref Church on Sunday evening. 1157p

The Joint Asylum. MONTGOMERY SUGGESTED AS A PARTNER. RADNORSHIRE AND THE PRICE. BRISK DISCUSSION. Ald. C. C. Rogers presided over the quarterly meeting of the Radnorshire County Council at Llandrindod on the- 27th ult., when the chief item on the agenda had re- ference to the proposal to admit Montgomeryshire into partnership with Breconshire and Radnorshire, the joint owners of the asylum at Talgarth. In accordance with notice of motion, Mr W. M. Baylis moved, "That the special committee in the matter of the asylum be instructed to report to this council, on or be- fore the 1st of December next as to whether the sum of money offered by Montgomeryshire for a partnership in the asylum is such as would render it advantageous and advisable for Radnorshire to join in the proposed scheme; or, if not, what further additional sum should be paid for that purpose; and, that in order to assist in forming an opinion upon this matter, the committee should consult a skilled and competent valuer." He ex- plained that the object of his "motion" was to enable them to come to some defiBite conclusion. He thought they were all well aware of the proposal, but lie con- sidered it was high time that they either said they would combine with Montgomeryshire or not, but this they could not do until they had settled what price should be paid by the new partner. This question had now been going for a long time, certainly for two years, and it was an undignified position for Radnorshire County Coun- cil to occupy, and one that made its representatives on the asylum visiting committee look very ridiculous. They were met with the question, "What are you going to do with regard to this Montgomery matter?" and they i had to reply, "We don't know, our County Council has not made up its mind." They were then asked, "Do you object to Montgomery coming into partnership?" and they replied, "N o, not if they will pay a reasonable price." The next question was, "what do you consider a reasonable price," and to this they had to say, "we don't know, we have not made up our mind." (Laugh- ter.) He thought most of the members of the Radnor- shire C.C. would admit that if they had a fair and reasonable price paid, it would be to their advantage to combine with Montgomery. He did not think there was any doubt about that. Owing to the falling off in the number of out-patients, parts of the asylum were empty, but if the amalgamation with Montgomeryshire were brought about, the building would be filled all the time. Breconshire were agreed to combine and that the amount offered was reasonable, and they said so. The consequence vas that the Radnorshire members were placed at considerable disadvantage because Kreconshire were in the majority, and the attitude of Radnorshire was being looked upon as one of delay, and a desire not to come to a definite conclusion. He went on to say that none of them were competent to value the asylum. They all knew what it had cost them, but he submitted that this was no absolute criterion at the present moment-it might be worth more and it migh be worth less—and he suggested that they should get somebody in to advise them. They could then say to Montgomery we will accept so much, and that, if they agreed to pay the price, they would accept them into partnership. He had written to a friend well up in these matters and arbitration, and he had sent him a list of some five or six persons, any of whose opinions would be of great weight.* and would probably have some effect upon Breconshire and Montgomeryshire. He did not suggest that any one of these men's services should be obtained, but that a competent valuer's ad- vice should be sought, and that, if he so advised them, they go to Montgomeryshire and say hat they were not prepared to accept the sum offered. He had put down December 1st in the motion, so that they might have a decision before the next quarterly meeting of the Asylum Visiting Committee. At this committee's last meeting a suggestion that the matter be referred to ar- bitration was postponed to hear from Radnorshire as to what they proposed to do. They thought that the de- lay was brought about to block the arrangements alto- gether. If Radnorshire employed a valuer, they would have to pay his fees, but it had been suggested that this would be a waste of money, because if they went to arbitration afterwards they should have to pay other fees for valuing, &c. This was not so. as they could call in the same valuer to give evidence before the ar- bitrators. He considered that if the valuer decided the partnership was worth more than the sum offered, Rad- norshire should not agree to Montgomeryshire coming in, but if, on the other hand, he said it was not worth more, they should agree, and this would put an end to the matter. Mr J. 0. Bufton seconded, hut he said he would like the proposer to add to his motion the words, "if they consider it advisable to do so," because as at present worded it placed the committee in rather a peculiar position. It compelled the committee to consult a valuer, and this might involve the expenditure ol a very substantial sum of money-an expenditure which the committee, when they had gone more closely into the matter, might consider unnecessary. Mr Baylis: That practically does away with the valuer. Mr Bufton No, it leaves the power to appoint or not with the committee. Mr Baylis Very well. All I want is to get the mat- ter settled. Mr Button said he should support the motion more whole-heartedly now. He agreed with Mr Baylis that a resolution of this kind was absolutely necessary, be- cause there had been considerable delay in the matter. Breconshire and Montgomeryshire were agreed, and he understood that Mr Jas. Hamer (vice-chairman) had pledged Jhimself to let them have a decision at the next meeting of the committee. This question of the asylum involved a larger expenditure than matters with which the council were generally concerned, and he was rath- er afraid that they had not yet got at grips with it. but there were some things which the committe (ap- pointed by the County Council) had already directed to he done, and. under a previous resolution, they had taken steps to obtain certain information. A valuable set of figures had been prepared by the deputy-clerk, and these had assisted the committee in arriving at cer- tain opinions and had brought them somewhat nearer to a decision. They had also taken the opinion of a builder concerning the building and its present condit- ion, and they had again been discussing the matter that morning. They would like to consider again the reports which had been placed before them, and. per- haps, without incurring further expense, they might be able to arrive at a decision -such as the County Council would unanimously adopt. He could assure them that the committee was a pretty lively one, and, although members took "diHerent standpoints, 'ii and, although council could leave the question in their hands. Among other matters which was receiving their attention were such things as the re-investment of money which must be received from Montgomeryshire, the new building re- quired at the asylum if the proposed partnership were. effected, &c. He thought it was unfortunate that Aid. Stephens was not permitted, at a previous meeting, to put in the report which he brought back from the Board of Control-a report which, in his opinion, was of great importance. Perhaps, Radnorshire had not played the game to Breconshire because it was understood that that County Council would join with Breconshire to form a joint committee to meet the Board of Control. but Aid. Stephens was the only Radnorshire member to go. He believed that whatever decision the committee arrived at, it would be one which they would be able to support whole-heartedly, because they were prepared to thresh the question out to the end. (Hear, hear.) Chairman's Views. The chairman observed that the mover of the resolu- tion seemed to think they had not made up their minds, but the vote seemed to show that the price offered by Montgomery was inadequate. Answering Sir Powlett Milbank, he said the cost of the asylum was £ 165,000. He still maintained, as he had done before, that the proposed new partner was not paying the price that they should. Had they been forced to join Brecon and Radnor at the beginning as Radnorshire was forced by the Lunacy Commissioners to join Breconshire, their cost would have been approximately two-fifths of R165,000,in. other words, £ 66,000. He certainly had made lip his mind that the price— £ 49,000—was abso- lutely inadequate. Mr P.. P. Lewis: £ 56.000. Proceeding, the chairman said it was suggested that they had come to an impasse. That was so, and it was so with Montgomeryshire, who were sitting still because they thought that was the best policy, while he thought Radnorshire's best poliey was not to hurry. There had been two or three expressions of opinion that day that there was delay. Good gracious, could any of them, when they thought of the present circumstances, think that any of these financial negotiations would come to an end before the war was over. Several times he had noticed that people had put the pertinent question to members of the Visiting Committee as to what arrange- ments. had been ma3e by Montgomery, or how they pro- posed to pay the amount they offered, but they got no answer. Did they think it possible at this present junc- ture of affairs in Europe that the Government were likely, as on ordinary occasions, to lend or advance money to that county for the purpose of building an asylum-a very necessary, though very small, affair com- pared with what was going on in Europe? If anyone suggested it, he thought he would he fitting himself for an inside position. (Laughter.) He believed that if they got a report of a gentleman (whose name tie

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mentioned), and who was a man far better able to judge than the "humble individual" then addressing them, as to what he considered the value of the asylum was at the present day, taking into consideration the improvements done to it and the "wear and tear" it had endured during the few years it had been estab- lished, they would, like himself, be more than ever satisfied and convinced that the price offered was quite inadequate. He was perfectly in accord with many of them with regard to arbitration. He did not like the idea of it. He saw rocks ahead. He saw reminiscences of inadequate arbitrators. He saw the expense which might be incurred, and he was with them entirely on this question. Suppose this impasse went on for a cer- tain time longer, and suppose the Home Office or the Luiiacy Commissioners got a little bit fidgety upon the ql. tion and reproached them or wrote for an explan- ai; l of their attitude, their reply would be simply thi "The price offered is perfectly inadequate-it is for Montgomery to spring." What would be the re- sult of that? Radnorshire would certainly get an in- terview with the Home Secretary, who was the final and legal arbitrator in matters of this kind. He had spoken to the Member for Radnorshire, who had made enquiries from the Home Secretary on the subject, and who had said that nothing could come to a head until Radnorshire had had its little say before him (the Home Secretary). Why was there such an awful hurry? If the Home Secretary said Radnorshire was a very obstinate, selfish, concerted little body of men- they think they know everything, and they come and ask for a price that is really out of all reason, and if lie turned round and said they had only a certain share in the present asylum, he would say that they could not force them out of the union with Breconshire which they forced them into a few years ago, and that they wanted to amalgamate and no make asylums larger. A model asylum was now three times what it was 15 years ago. The Home Secretary might say that they wanted Montgomeryshire to come in, but, if they kicked Radnorshire out, they would he no better than before, and so they must bring them to terms. Radnor- shire would say that £ 49,000 was inadequate, but sup- pose the Home Secretary replied that it was adequate (he did not think he would) and that they must go to arbitration. When the committee agreed to this, which he doubted, he would sit down with them (the mem- her., of the Radnor C.C.), and then would be the time to decide whether they would go to arbitration or not. He had no object in taking up this attitude, except that he wanted to bequeath to the ratepayers some- thing upon which they would have- to pay as little as possible. (Hear, hear.) He was out entirely and simply for the ratepayers, and he hoped they all were. He had heard sometimes arguments put forward in favour of Montgomeryshire. He hoped they would remember that they were RadnorianH, and that Montgomeryites should fight their own battles. He thought that Rad- norshire had not been fighting with that vehemence in some things as he would have liked, and he said the time had passed to peck at each other like angry poul- try in a yard. They should pull shoulder to shoulder and see if they could not get a larger price for what they had put in this concern (the asylum building, &c.) ¡ and thereby earn the gratitude of the ratepayers who had sent them there (on the County Council) to look after their interests and to do the best they possible could for them. (Hear, hear.) Mr B .P. Lewis supported the resolution, pointing out that if Montgomeryshire had come in at the commence- ment their cost would have been 966,000, and they were offering now £ 56,000. The Chairman: I deducted £7,000 put down for new buildings. Mr Lewis did not think the chairman should have done this. Rising to a point of order, Mr Bufton said the figure was, as far as he remembered, R64,000, not £ 66,000. The chairman considered that there was no necessity to go into details that day. Proceeding, Mr Lewis said if it were R64,000, the offer made by Montgomery was much nearer the mark than they anticipated. He considered that Montgomery- shire were right in deducting certain sums for depre- ciation (such as on furniture, clothing, electrical plant, &c.). He considered Radnorshire should take the view of Breconshire. He did not believe that there was a man on the County Council who was not doing his best for Radnorshire, but the members on the Breconshire Council were not going to give the lion's share away. Both Brecbn and Montgomery were satisfied as to the amount. They did not base the figure upon the build- ing, but upon the benefits to be derived from the un- ion. The chairman had rightly said that they did not want to go to arbitration, but he felt that, if they took it there and lost, the whole cost would fall upon Rad- norshire. Voices: No, no. Mr Lewis said this might be a question, bnt he thought it would be so. It was a 100 to 1 that they would lose the fair position they now occupied, so he believed there should be no hesitation in the steps they took in the interests of Radnorshire. A special com- mittee formerly appointed with Breconshire agreed to accept the sum offered, but he did not know what had Ij caused them to change their minds. Mr S. B. "Meredith also supported, stating that he thought they had for some time, and that Breconshire had also played into the hands of Montgomery. Brecon- shire had, undoubtedly, weakened their case. Mr T. L. Vaughan expressed the hope that the com- mittee would not go in for appointing a valuer. He thought, with all the particulars before them, they could easily decide the matter for themselves. He had no hesitation in saying that they would be doing the best, in the interests of the ratepayers, by getting this thing through. Mr J. Hamer remarked that it was rather difficult to go fully into the facts in the presence of the re- porters, because something might be said which might be rather against the interests of Radnorshire. Mr S. B. Meredith intervened with a remark to the effect that something of 'the kind had already been said, whereupon Mr B. P. Lewis at once got up. asking the chairman to call upon Mr Meredith to withdraw his statement or else substantiate it. The chairman, who apparently did not quite catch the remark, ruled that there was nothing to withdraw. Continuing, Mr Hamer said the three Radnorshire members of the Asylum Visiting Committee tried hard to get a larger sum from Montgomeryshire, but they were beaten, and he did not think they could have gone much further. Certain things were contained in the report of the deputation to London which he did not think was quite fair, and he thought Mr Baylis did the proper thing in going to the Board of Control in Loll don, and information was given him to help the com- mittee in arriving at a decision. The committee at Talgarth took exception to this, but he did not think an official in London should make a statement to any gentleman, and then say it was only given private y. He (Mr Hamer) took exception to the way in which the committee dealt with that matter. If the council dealt with the question of the cost of the asylum alone, he admitted that the chairman had a very strong argu- ment, but then there were other things which should be taken into consideration. There was the difficulty in -1 obtaining out-patients to fill the asylum, and, when the I Swansea institution would be completed, this diffici? it would be much greater. If Montgomcryshire came into partnership, this difficulty would be done away with, and, also, they would have to pay their share towards the maintenance and the up-keep of the asylum at lai- garth. He believed Montgomery had about £ 38,000 invested now, which would become available to pay the two counties. He thought the committee would be aiM to show the council at an early date what the true position was, and he certainly did not think it was fair to Breconshire to keep this thing hanging over their heads. The chairman said his only concern was for Radnor- shire, and not for Breconshire. Mr Hamer said that, before lightly rejecting the pro- posal, they should be well satisfied, indeed, before going to arbitration that they had a good case. He did not think it would be well to throw up the sponge now. It had been said in one report that they (Radnorshire) were "grabbing." He did not think so at all. A com- petent valuer would cost anything up to £ 400, and this amount Radnorshire would have to pay themselves. And if they gained this iCI,000, Radnorshire would only have e2,800 out of it, and what would it cost them This was a matter which should receive their consider- ation when they placed the full report before the coun- cil, and he should then make a strong appeal that the scheme be carried through. Mr T. Davies was glad the committee was given power j  with regard to the appointment of a valuer. thought the couhcil had done wisely in that resp???j, He agreed with the chairman—and it had been his Oig- ion since the commencement—that they were not bol' ing value for their money. He had also been under the impression that they had been doing wrong by not 8 ing a definite sum which they would agree to ac? ept from Montgomeryshire, and the delay ° had, P??'fY caused them not to get more money. It was all gfjy weH to state figures and the benefits to be derived Vjjj the proposed partnership, but if they did not get ?'"?j?f for their money at the start they would be losing- tlJ8 Hamer had said something about throwing "P ??t sponge, hut he thought they had had plenty of 'I%t already. At the same time, he felt that the opim0l"n i0jl the counci) was in favour of throwing up the sponge All accepting the offer, Rev. H. L. Kewley was glad to hear the ellairn" pe remark about working shoulder to shoulder, and hoped all the members would endeavour to do so- thc resolution was unanimously carried.

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Fined f5 FOR NOT POSTING UP THE LIST. At Talgarth police court, on Friday, before ???'f. E. Butler (chairman), W. Thomas and J. M:Us and  -LJayne.Chas.E. Gordon, Tregunter Park, Talg^y was summoned for failing to make and post up On "e-" premises a list of his male employees of military s'?',?' five in number. ti(lg Defendant did not appear, but sent a letter sta1 he would be unable to attend. tilJl! P.s. Thos. Bendle said that about 12 noon. on ?. 21st n)t.. he visited TrcKunter?ark and asked dlf?ild, ant if he could see his list of mate employees ?'ji<! tary age. Defendant said he had not got one an d not know it was necessary. The police officer told ?l 0, he would be reported. ft)]? QuestiQned bv the chairman as to the publicit of tbjo notice, Sergt, Bendle explained the Order had been vertised and was also posted up in the district. A line of £5. inclusive, was inflicted.

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