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Review and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 8.

Religion a Fundamental Necessity
Earlier text: Michigan

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Address Wanted

MRS. J. M. LEIN, Box 155, Stanley, N. Dak., is anxious to secure the address of Jacob Kern, with whom she had some business dealings several years ago. Any one knowing of Brother Kern's address will confer a great favor on this sister by promptly notifying her.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

North Pacific Union Conference Association

THE North Pacific Union Conference Association is hereby called to convene in its biennial session at College Place, Wash., Feb. 21, 1916, at 11 A. M.
Officers will be elected, and such other business transacted as may need attention.
C. W. Flaiz, President. S. J. Lashier, Secretary.

Western Canadian Union Conference

The fourth biennial session of the Western Canadian Union Conference is appointed to convene at Calgary, Feb. 24 to March 2, 1916, for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing union conference term, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the conference for consideration.
In connection with this meeting will be held a ministerial institute and a colporteurs' convention. Instruction will be given in Sabbath school, home missionary, and young people's work. Church officers will also find many things to help them during the session.
This will be perhaps one of the most important meetings ever held by Seventh-day Adventists in Western Canada. Since our last gathering of this nature, many grave happenings have overtaken the world, and at this time our country is engaged in the awful struggle into which the nations of the earth are being plunged. This meeting will mean more to those who attend than it could mean in an ordinary time. We expect a large attendance. H. S. SHAW, President. F. L. HOMMER, Secretary.

Medical Missionary Department

W. A. RUBLE, M. D. - - General Secretary
L. A. HANSEN - - Assistant Secretary
H. W. MILLER, M. D. - N. Am. Div. Secretary

Obituaries

Duce.—Harmon Wayne Duce, only son of William and Crystal Duce, was born at Schaberg, Ark., and died in Kansas City, Mo., aged nineteen months and twenty-three days. The sorrowing parents are comforted by the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour. W. W. Stebbins.
Bradley.—Martha Jane Bradley was born in Dublin, Ireland, April 3, 1833. She died suddenly in Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 19, 1915, where she spent the last forty years of her life. She was a devoted Christian, and we feel confident that she sleeps in Jesus. Interment took place at Oakville, Canada. H. Lesley Shoup.
Gyles.—Mattie Gyles, of Buffalo, N. Y., died at the home of her sister, Dec. 19, 1915, after a brief illness. She was laid to rest awaiting the return of the Saviour whom she faithfully served during the last twenty years of her life. She is survived by her father, two sisters, and a brother, but they sorrow in hope. Her age was 36 years, 7 months, and 16 days. H. Lesley Shoup.
Kingsley.—Mary Herrick was born in Le Roy, Genesee Co., N. Y., April 9, 1820. She was married to Elder Franklin Kingsley of Otsego, N. Y., at the age of nineteen years. When only eleven years old she gave her heart to God, and from that time lived a devoted Christian life. Her death occurred at Battle Creek, Mich., Dec. 30, 1915. R. A. Hart. H. Nicola.
Hilton.—Joseph H. Hilton was born April 3, 1849, in the State of Michigan, and died at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane, Wash., Dec. 15, 1915. He was married to Miss Olive Munson in 1884, who, with their four children, is left to mourn. The deceased never united with any religious body, but the writer visited and prayed with him during his last sickness, and we have reason to believe that he sleeps in Jesus. W. W. Steward.
Durfee.—Mrs. Louise Harriet Durfee was born in New Brunswick, Oct. 9, 1845, and died at her home in Bay City, Mich., Nov. 21, 1915. She is survived by two sons and a brother and a sister. Sister Durfee was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Bay City for many years, and was held in high esteem by all. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. H. B. Westcott.
Coleman.—Martha R. Coleman, daughter of John W. and Mary C. Coleman, of Rock Hall, Md., was born June 13, 1896, and died suddenly in Baltimore, Md., Jan. 1, 1916. Martha was an earnest Christian girl, never physically strong, but always patient and kind. She was a member of the church, and active in the Missionary Volunteer Society. Her parents, two sisters, and one brother are left to mourn. S. T. Shadel.
Sparks.—Mary Adilade Parmele was born near Burlington, Wis., May 7, 1848. In 1850 the family moved to Mackinaw, Ill., where she was married to Thomas Sparks in 1869. She died at her home in Camp Crook, S. Dak., Dec. 15, 1915. Three of her ten children, one sister, and four brothers, are left to mourn. Sister Sparks was a devoted Seventh-day Adventist for more than thirty-five years, and she sleeps in hope. H. A. Fish.
Brown.—Jennie Morris was born in Kansas, in the year 1878. In 1900 she came to California, and was united in marriage with Edward Brown in October of that year. Eight children were born to them, all of whom survive, together with the bereaved husband, father, two brothers, and three sisters. Sister Brown united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1908, and was a devoted Christian. Her death occurred Dec. 16, 1915. J. Ernest Bond.
Barris.—Mrs. Mary Ann Barris was born in England, Sept. 20, 1830, and died at Hanford, Cal., Nov. 30, 1915. With her husband she came to the United States thirty-six years ago, and settled in Illinois, where they spent six years. The family then came to California, and made their home near Hanford. About two and one-half years ago the deceased accepted present truth, and she fell asleep in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. J. Ernest Bond.
Vaught.—Mattie Alexander was born in Kentucky, Nov. 5, 1884. She was united in marriage with Joseph Vaught in 1902. A few years ago she accepted the doctrines held by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and though isolated from others of like faith, remained steadfast until called by death at her home, near Central Park, Mont., Dec. 25, 1915. Her husband and five small children, together with her mother, four sisters, and two brothers, mourn their loss. V. T. Armstrong.
Reese.—Bertha Carolina Shay was born in Stenkjaar, Norway, Jan. 8, 1845. She was united in marriage with Louis C. Reese Oct. 24, 1868. Her husband, two daughters, and two sons, together with a brother and a sister, mourn her death, which occurred at their home in Eureka, Kans., Dec. 2, 1915. Mother accepted present truth in 1898, and remained faithful to the end. She was an invalid during the last nine years of her life. Funeral services were conducted by the Lutheran minister. Henry P. Reese.
Carpenter.—Elizabeth Leatherberry was born at Wellsville, Ohio, April 23, 1831. In December, 1856, she was united in marriage with Dr. Amos Carpenter, at La Farge, Wis. Nine children were born to them. She will be remembered by old settlers as a successful physician, practicing with her husband for more than thirty years. For some time she made her home with her daughter at La Farge, but while on a visit to her son contracted the disease which caused her death, and fell asleep at Augusta, Wis., Dec. 14, 1915. Six children, one sister, and three brothers are left of her immediate relatives. We believe that our sister sleeps in the blessed hope. P. C. Hanson.
Farrar.—Mrs. Mary Francis Farrar was born in Fredericktown, Mo., Dec. 12, 1853, and died at her home, in St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 10, 1916. In 1904 she accepted the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder W. A. George, and ever remained loyal to the truth. Her husband, two daughters, and one son, together with many relatives and friends, are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. J. W. Owens.
Metcalf.—Harry A. Metcalf was born at Kenawha Station, Wood Co., W. Va., Aug. 10, 1879. He fell asleep in Jesus Nov. 30, 1915. About fifteen years ago he heard and accepted the third angel’s message, which was his hope and comfort during the years of illness. In 1907 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Williams, in Boulder, Colo., who, with his mother, five brothers, and two sisters, is left to mourn. These all live in the same blessed hope in which our brother died. J. W. Hirlinger.
Nicola.—Genevieve May Nicola was born in Melrose, Mass., March 6, 1905, and died Dec. 29, 1915, at Attleboro, Mass. She was the second daughter of Drs. C. C. and Mary B. Nicola. She was buried in Battle Creek, Mich. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by G. E. Langdon and G. C. Tenney. She leaves a mother, two sisters, and her grandmother, Sister King. Their many friends will sympathize with them in this their very sad bereavement. Genevieve was a very loving and lovable child. Her last words were, “It is all right.” We believe she sleeps in Jesus, soon to hear his voice awakening her to eternal joys. W. R. Andrews.
Smith.—William Tyler Smith was born in Cortland, N. Y., June 26, 1828, and died in Mountain View, Cal., Dec. 26, 1915. The first part of his life was spent in New York State, the latter part in Michigan. He was a very energetic man. By profession an educator, from early manhood he taught, serving as county superintendent and also as State legislator in Michigan. He wielded a versatile and busy pen. Early in life he united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church. He reached Mountain View three weeks before he died, and while here requested a letter from his own church to join the Seventh-day Adventist church here, but it had not reached him when he was called by death. He leaves a wife eighty-two years of age, and three children. M. C. Wilcox.
Van Deusen.—Mary E. Van Deusen, née Noyes, was born April 12, 1843, in the State of New York. She accepted the third angel’s message in 1861, under the labors of Elder J. B. Frisbie, in Greenville, Mich. She was married to Elder E. Van Deusen Feb. 22, 1862, and fell asleep in Jesus Dec. 21, 1915, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. J. Haysmer, in Riversdale, Jamaica. Elder and Mrs. Van Deusen came to Jamaica twenty years ago, but stayed only a few months, as they were on their way to Barbados. They labored in that field for seven years, when Mrs. Van Deusen’s health was in such a condition that it was thought advisable for her to return to the States, but her husband remained another year. She was always a very active Bible worker, and faithful in the many duties that usually fall to the wife of a worker in a foreign field. They returned to the West Indies in September, 1913, and made their home near the Watchman Press, at Riversdale, Jamaica. For some time Sister Van Deusen’s health had been failing, but she was confined to her bed only about six days before her death. All through her failing health her faith in the “blessed hope” was strong. Up to the very last, she maintained the same consistent faith that had always made her an example to those with whom she was associated. Never once did her faith in this message waver. To her the hope of the resurrection was a living hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 21:3–5; Ps. 116:15; Isa. 35:10. She leaves her husband and daughter to mourn their loss, but not as others mourn; no, for it will not be long until that glad day. Her life was hid in Christ. E. C. Boger.

Lake Union Conference

The eighth biennial session of the Lake Union Conference will be held in the Battle Creek Tabernacle, at Battle Creek, Mich., March 7-14, 1916. The first meeting of the conference is to open at 9:30 A. M., Tuesday, March 7. Each local conference in the union is entitled to one delegate without regard to numbers, and to an additional delegate for each one hundred and fifty of its membership.
L. H. CHRISTIAN, President.
A. N. ANDERSON, Secretary.

California Conference Association

The twentieth annual meeting of the California Conference Association of the Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the regular forty-fifth annual session of the California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, at Mountain View, Cal., March 6-9, 1916, for the election of a board of seven trustees for the ensuing term, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. The first meeting will be called at 3 P. M., Monday, March 6, 1916.
J. L. McElhany, President.
E. E. Parlin, Secretary.

California Conference

THE forty-fifth annual session of the California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held March 6-9, 1916, at Mountain View, Cal., at which time officers will be elected for the ensuing term, and such other business transacted as may come before the meeting. The first meeting will be called at 10 A. M., Monday, March 6.
J. L. McElhany, President.
H. B. Thomas, Secretary.

The Present Truth Series

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“As for me, these Extras are making my Bible a living, throbbing story.”
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The following is the latest revised list of subjects in the order printed, fourteen numbers having been printed to date. One number will be added each month until the series is completed.
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  2. The Origin of Sin and the Plan of Salvation
  3. The Great Image of Daniel 2
  4. The Second Coming of Christ
  5. The Signs of the Times
  6. The Millennium
  7. The Home of the Saved
  8. The Prophecies of Daniel 7
  9. The Papacy
  10. The 2300 Days
  11. The Sanctuary
  12. The Judgment
  13. The Law and the Gospel
  14. The Bible Sabbath
  15. The Change of the Sabbath
  16. The Threefold Message of Revelation 14
  17. The United States in Prophecy
  18. Religious Liberty
  19. Health and Temperance
  20. Life Only in Christ
  21. Spiritualism
  1. The Eastern Question
  2. What do These Things Mean?
  3. The Controversy Ended
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Good Words for “Life and Health”

WE give below a few of the good things said about Life and Health during the past few weeks:—
“I have been a subscriber to Life and Health since it was first published. I think it has grown better every year, and I appreciate it very much in my work as a cook.”—Jacob Armbrecht.
“I am a reader of Life and Health. I feel that I could not get along without it in my home, for it brings valuable information each month. I read the question-and-answer corner with interest.”—Mrs. Lettie Fisher.
“I love the health magazine. I have had much help from it in my home in treating and rearing my children. I have been a reader of it for eleven years. I never waste one of the copies, but pass them on to others.”—Mrs. Leola Stone.
“To my way of thinking, that of a plain layman, your editorial, ‘The Mind is the Man,’ in your February issue, is one of the sanest bits of philosophy we have been treated to for many a day. It certainly is broad and liberal enough to pass the severest test we can apply, and it sets forth facts that we must all know are such, and conclusions that strike a thinking man as most eminently logical and reasonable. Indeed, for a medical man, a graduate from some particular school, and writing in the editorial capacity in a journal that is generally supposed to be strongly biased toward orthodoxy and a special mode of life, its liberality is a bit amazing. My hat is off to you.”—F. W. Fitzgerald.

“Liberty” Magazine

THE love of the principles of liberty has not grown cold in the hearts of thousands of people in this country. Many are the words of appreciation coming to Liberty for its faithfulness in keeping alive the principles of civil and religious liberty. The following paragraph is all we have room for:—
“By chance on a train in Idaho I picked up the Liberty magazine, which I had not seen or heard of previously. I am so infused with its teachings that I send six cents in stamps for a copy of the first quarter of 1916. The old Liberty Bell is cracked, and from the present outlook the principles of our forefathers are being set aside and derided. I hope you may continue this publication in behalf of religious freedom. Anything I may be able to do in this direction will be cheerfully done.”—A Baptist minister.

The Instructor Temperance Annual

WEAPONS FOR THE TEMPERANCE WARFARE

Twenty-five snakes running through the streets—free whisky.
Box up the twenty-five snakes, and, by the authority of the court, bore twenty-five holes in the box—low license.
Stop up ten holes so that the snakes can all get out through the other fifteen holes—high license.
Drive the snakes to the next town—local option.
Kill the snakes—prohibition.
—Selected.

Illustrated Story

of the

Evils of the Liquor Traffic

the mother and prolific breeder of saloon snakes
The 1916 issue will win votes for

KILLING THE SNAKES

The New “Gospel Workers”

This book, from the pen of Mrs. E. G. White, is just from the press, and is full of the most helpful and timely instructions, not only for regularly employed conference laborers, but for every Seventh-day Adventist; for each member is to have some part in the closing work, and the study of this book will be especially helpful in enabling one to labor to the best advantage and most successfully.
The book is divided into twelve sections, and each section is subdivided with appropriate headings, as follows:—

SECTION I

Called With a Holy Calling

In Christ’s Stead—The Sacredness of the Work—The Field Is the World—The Minister’s Responsibility—The Outlook.

SECTION II

Ministers of Righteousness

Christ Our Example—Christ as a Teacher—A Lesson for Our Time—Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles.

SECTION III

The Needed Preparation

Young Men in the Ministry—The Youth to Be Burden-Bearers—Education for Missionary Work—Young Men as Missionaries—Voice Training for Workers—“Study to Show Thyself Approved”—Canvassing as an Education for the Ministry—Bible Study Necessary to Efficiency—Young Ministers to Labor With Older Ministers—The Young Minister.

SECTION IV

Qualifications

Consecration—Tactfulness—The Grace of Courtesy—Propriety of Deportment—The Social Relations—Decision and Promptness—Gathering the Fruit—A Dream—Essentials to Service.

SECTION V

The Minister in the Pulpit

“Preach the Word”—Breaking the Bread of Life to Souls—Preaching Christ—Righteousness by Faith—Counsel to an Evangelist—Practical Suggestions—Carefulness in Manners and Dress—Public Prayer.

SECTION VI

The Under-Shepherd

The Good Shepherd—Personal Ministry—The Shepherd’s Work—Bible Readings With Families—The Value of Individual Effort—A Division of Labor—The Minister’s Wife—The Minister in His Home—“Feed My Lambs”—Prayer for the Sick—Teaching the People to Be Liberal—The Support of the Gospel—The Influence of Diet Upon Health—Ministers to Teach Health Reform—How to Present the Principles of Health Reform—The Minister and Manual Work—Our Duty to Preserve Health—Danger From Overwork.

SECTION VII

Helps in Gospel Work

Bible Study—Secret Prayer—Faith—Courage—How God Trains His Workers—Take Time to Talk With God—Our Greatest Need.
Self-Examination—Self-Improvement—The Holy Spirit—Development and Service.

SECTION VIII

Dangers

The Danger of Rejecting Light—A Warning Against False Teaching—Sound Doctrine—Fanaticism—Self-Confidence—Words of Caution—No Respect of Persons With God—Seclusion—Ministers and Commercial Business.

SECTION IX

Methods

Labor in the Cities—Counsel Regarding the Work in Cities—Medical Missionary Work in Cities—The City Mission Training School—Thoroughness—Meeting Opposition—Discussions Not to Be Sought—Defective Methods—The Temperance Work—Religious Liberty—Our Attitude in Regard to Politics—Work for the Jews—Importance of the Camp Meeting—Less Preaching, More Teaching—Sowing and Reaping.

SECTION X

Conference Responsibilities

Conference Presidents—Ministers and Business Matters—Care for Workers—Houses of Worship—Examination for the Ministry—Ordination—Business Meetings—Proper Remuneration for Ministers—A Wise Distribution of Means—Economy in Mission Work—The Regions Beyond.

SECTION XI

In Relation With One Another

In Contact With Others—Varied Gifts—Unity in Diversity—The Spirit of Independence—Consideration for Those Struggling With Difficulties—“Consider One Another”—Church Discipline.

SECTION XII

Closing Words

Power for Service—The Reward of Service.
This book is printed on an excellent quality of thin paper, thus making it convenient to handle or carry; and is bound in two styles: full cloth, $1.00; flexible leather, $1.50.

Daniells Addresses Portland Business Men

ELDER A. G. DANIELLS has recently spent several days in Portland, Maine, delivering a number of lectures on specific phases of the message. Large crowds have attended his meetings. Several of the business men who were present at one of his lectures telephoned him inquiring if he would be willing to speak in their clubrooms, requesting that he repeat the lecture he had given in the hall. Accordingly, the next night Elder Daniells sat down to luncheon with 250 of the leading business men of Portland. He was then introduced by the chairman, and spoke to this representative gathering for three quarters of an hour on the Eastern Question. At the close of the lecture many thanked him most cordially for the address, and said it was the first serious, definite explanation they had ever heard of the present terrible struggle. Referring to this meeting, Brother Daniells says: “I have felt very solemn all day, almost sad, as I have thought of those upturned faces. I wonder if there is not some way to get the message before this class of men in our cities. How are we ever going to reach them? They will not come to a tent meeting. They seem too busy to come to a hall to hear a lecture, though some of these had been to my lecture the night before, and this led to the repetition in the clubrooms. We had nearly 2,000 people out Sunday night, and only a few of them were our own people. There is something more than ordinary about this whole work in Portland. I am seeking the Lord with all my heart to know how to do my part.”

A “Liberty” Free Press Extra

A FREE Press and Religious Liberty Extra of the Liberty magazine, containing sixteen pages, dealing with the two bills to shackle the freedom of the press, and two Sunday bills now pending before Congress, will be ready for circulation in a few days. Hearings are to be held soon upon these bills, and this Liberty Extra is brimful of bristling matter upon these subjects, together with blank petitions for signers to send to their Congressmen protesting against this legislation. Now is the time to get busy and order in lots of 100 copies for $1, and 1,000 copies for $8. The magazines will be ready for mailing by the time your order reaches the Review and Herald office. See next issue of REVIEW for full particulars for prompt action. C. S. LONGACRE.

“Armageddon”—a New Book

IN response to a request made at the recent constituency meeting of the Review and Herald Publishing Association, we are preparing a new book entitled “Armageddon,” which will be ready for distribution in a few weeks.
The general interest in the present conflict, as well as close relation between the war and Bible prophecy, furnishes a most favorable opportunity of adapting our interpretation of the prophecies to the demands of the reading public. The irresistible persuasiveness of this book will render it a powerful means of disseminating the true explanation of current events.
The following is the table of contents:— World-Changing Events (Foreword) The Marshaling of the Nations The Storm Center of the Near East Armageddon The Origin of War The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan The Kingdoms of This World and the Kingdom of God The Coming King Signs of the Times The Judgment-Hour Message The Everlasting Kingdom of Peace
In style of binding it will be similar to “The World’s Crisis” and “The Shadow of the Bottle,” and will sell for 25 cents in paper-binding, and 50 cents in cloth. Order, as usual, through your tract society.

Brower Family Sails for Chile

This week Brother J. C. Brower and family, of Oklahoma, are sailing from New Orleans by way of Panama for Chile, South America, where Brother Brower will engage in school work.

Spicer and Ireland Visit West Indies

On February 9 Brethren W. A. Spicer and J. T. Ireland sailed from New Orleans for Panama. Brother Spicer will attend the West Indian Union Conference Committee council in Panama, and will later visit other portions of the West Indian field. Brother Ireland, the auditor of the General Conference, will engage in auditing work for the West Indian Union, returning by way of Cuba, spending some time in the office of the Cuban Mission.

Prosperity of the Southern Publishing Association

A RECENT letter from R. L. Pierce, general manager of the Southern Publishing Association, tells us that during 1915 over half a million copies of the Watchman were sold, practically double the number sold during 1914. Of the general prosperity which attended the work of the association, Brother Pierce says: “During the year, with the Lord’s blessing, we were able to reduce our bills payable account about $11,000, which is considerably better than we dared hope under the circumstances. Besides, we have been obliged to make some necessary repairs and improvements, so that altogether we feel very thankful for the way in which the Lord has blessed our work.” We are indeed thankful for the prosperity that has attended our sister publishing house. The work is one throughout the whole field, and we rejoice quite as much in the prosperity of the work represented by our brethren as in that with which we are directly connected. How institutional and conference lines have faded out during the last few years in the history of this movement! We are coming to recognize that the world is our parish, and that we are brethren, laboring together for one end and one purpose, and that is the accomplishment of the world-wide work. Let us forever keep selfish, sectional prejudice out of our hearts and lives.

Training School Work in Singapore

The message is at least on the way East to another new island field. Writing from Singapore, Elder F. A. Detamore says of the training school work there: “The school is prospering. Just recently we had a student from Timor, away to the east of those islands which extend eastward from Java. He has accepted the truth, and has come to prepare to give the message to his people. It is wonderful how the Lord is going out before us to bring young men to the school from various parts of the field.”

The Harvest Ingathering Number in India

REFERRING to the work accomplished in the sending out of the Harvest Ingathering number of the Signs of the Times, Brother A. H. Williams, treasurer of the India Union Mission, says: “You say that this special annual issue is worth while, apart from the financial returns, just as a message-spreading medium. I agree with you. The current issue was carefully read by, among others, His Highness the Gaekwar of Baroda. A Brahman gentleman who was formerly prime minister of Bhavnagar and subsequently member of the Bombay Legislative Council, gladly took a copy and carefully read every page, as did his son, a graduate of Cambridge, who at present holds an important post in the same native state. These are people whom it is hard to interest in our ordinary literature, and the Ingathering number seems just ideal for such cases. And if one took the experiences of all our workers, I am sure that such instances as the foregoing could be multiplied almost indefinitely.”
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