4 CHARITY BALL IS GREAT SUCCESS Som Cleared Last Night Far Exceeds Every Ex pectation Four thousand dollars for charity —it was worthwhile, all the plan ning. the trouble and energy spent to make that sum in one night, wasn't it? Fun and frolic ran riot last evening at the great charity ball held in the Penn-Harris and the cos tumes ofithe dahcers were of every period and country from the Flood to the present day. Flags of the Al lied nations, the great American flag mingled their beauties with palms, ferns and flowers and one saw gay hued birds of every description as well as jumping jacks and the crea tures of "Alice in Wonderland" hanging from the chandeliers. And the music—never before did the orchestra play such wonderful music. From the daintiest of lulla bys to the gay dances and dignified marches, it all was delightful and Inspiring. The Governor and Mrs. William C. Sproul, the Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Edward E. Beidleman, Mrs. Marlin E. O msflpd and Lewis S. Sad ler, State Highway Commissioner, were among those receiving. Supper parties were made up by the guests themselves for the gri! room and there seemed to be as much fun there as anywhere. Never has Harrlsbnrg seen such an amazing number of beautiful cos tumes, both fancy dress for the mas queradcrs and exquisite satins and brocaded chiffons of the guests who came unmasked, some to dance and many who sat around the ballroom and held little informal talgfests and drank the beauty of the scene be fore them. Miss Dora Wlckersham Coe, as a Blue Dtavil, danced with a demure little Kuakeress; Mrs. Ross A. Hiokok. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Gilbert, as Scotch Highlanders, ex changed dances with the little Quak eress, and a tall gentleman in a costume of the period of 1812. Next on the tusene appeared the balloon girl, Misa Nell Sweeney, garbed in bright red chiffon, with big black hat and baPoons of every size bobbing about as she danced with a Mandarin of Highlander. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goldsborougfh were there as Pierrette and Pierrot; Mrs. Robert McCreath, as a Persian lady; Mrs. Henry Blake Bent as an Egyptian and Miss Mary CreigUton as a Chinese lady. Mrs. Lesley McCreath wore an effective costume of the Alsatian peasant, while hei* husband was costumed as a Manadrin. Mrs. Neil Salsich wore the bright colored garb of the Rus sian ady, while Miss Almeda Her man word the beautiful costume of the Chinese lady worn on dress oc casions. Niail Salsich was an East rd-jowers-i For Aft Occasions ' Floral Decorations Wedding Flowers Party Flowers Funeral Flowers 3h*>Jberrohill i LOCUST ST. AT SECOND 0 A Great Event in My t ? Twice-in-a- Twelve Month Sale 0 • Monday Coat Reductions ? o $7,700 Worth For $2,200 a • v A All day to-day, my shop was crowded by women of taste and discern- * V ment. They expected to find values entirely beyond their experience of M • "sales." What they actually found completely surpassed their expecta- # tions. "The most incredible suit sale Harrisburg has ever seen!" exclaimed A V one woman. Nearly all of the many suits were sold. You will see bargains II quite as hard to credit at Monday's coat sale. # 'I/' ' Every one of these coats is a good purchase at the regular price. The 11 • styles are authentic, and can to-day, match the displays on Fifth Ave. The " A only reason for pricing them so low is that they are winter coats. Most of V our winter is yet to be expected, but I need every inch -of space, and every Q • dollar to stock up with spring fashions. \ "Q lam sacrificing these goods now. Most stores would try to get rid of A • them gradually, at slight reductions. But I want my racks to be entirely " A cleared this coming week. Then I can fill them at once with a new, fresh y stock, direct from New York. This policy costs me money, but it will pay (1 • in the long run. It means a reputation for carrying only the newest, latest, V A up-tp-the-minute models. • 14 .coat* of Tyrol wool, velours, (I>or7 V" f\ ; A • Bolivia and silvertone. Many fur X/ / *~vl I trimmed. Never at less than SSO. I A V Many previously S6O, $65 and S7O, II • 22 coats of above named ma- (T> Ar7 rY\ , • ' (1 terials Always previously at least TnZL / ill I A V S6O. Some of them S7O, $75 and |l • SBO coats " " 34 coats in this group. Not one (1)/1 p" r\ r\ A V ever previously priced below S7O. Hvfxri 111 I (I a Several SIOO and $125 coats in- V a eluded *. • \/ tl coats .ncludcd at this price. All si 1 f\ (w r\ - were previously SIOO or over. The XsrlM *~ll I " -Z majority are $l5O garments tpUc/.C-Jw a | A Few Fur Coats Offered at Unusual Reductions 4> 4, I,:. .. -rT". SATURDAY EVENING. Indian and Carl Willi* Davis a Alpine climber. Mrs. Carl Willis Davits wore a handsome costume of brocaded satin worn by her great-grandmother on a state occasion many years ago. Miss Maude Stamm. as a Quakeress, and Miss Katherlne Stamm in a Rus sian skating costume, were there with their house guest. Miss Kath erlne Coursen, of Scranton, as a fan girl, and there were many other striking and clever -masquerades flashing In and out as the dance pro gressed. Among the beautiful gowns worn by guests who did not masque was the one of blac& lace over satin, with trimmings of Jet and fringe, worn by Mrs William Cameron Sproul, Mrs. Edward E. Beidleman, wife of the Lieutenant Governor, was gowned in watermelon satin, with draperies of black lace and chiffon, and a girdle of silver. Mrs. Marlin E. Olmsted's gowy was of silver c'oth with heavy peril trimmings and with It she wore a striking hea,ddress of pearls and peacock feathers and car ried a large fan of peacock feathers. Mrs. W. Harrry Baker wore a bro caded satin of watermelon shade. Mrs. John C. Orr, black velvet, Mrs. Arthur H. Bailey, brocaded satin of a pale shade of pink. Mrs. George Porter Hammond, apple green satin; Miss Clarissa Claster, silver c'oth and silver lace with girdle brocaded in sequins; Mrs. John Fox Weiss, royal blue tulle over satin, with bod- Ice of velvet with sequin trimmings; Miss Evelyn Cumbler, .peachblow satin brocaded in si'ver; Mrs. Her man Tasig. marine blue satin; Mrs. Philip T. Meredith, silver blue tulle with blnck net; Miss Ruth Payne, silver gray panne ) velvet; Mrs. J. Austin Brandt. Nile green satin bro caded in silver: Mrs. Joseph L. Shearer. Jr.. green brocaded chiffon brocaded in silver; Mrs. W. P. Starkey. black net with cloth of go d; Mrs. Robert H. Irons, white s'lver satin with bodice of sequins; Mrs. Henry Claster, royal blue robe of net and sequins; Miss Jeanette Claster, victory red satin with sil ver cloth; Mrs: Garfield Smith, ap ple green brocaded satin with bodice of silver lace: Miss Marlon Hean. satin in a deep orchid shade. Among the many groups that gathered together last evening when refreshments were served, the most interesting, of course, was that of the committee in charge with Mrs. Marlin E. Olmsted at its head. Gov ernor and Mrs. Sprou' were guests of honor ahd some of the others were: Miss Anne McCormick. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Gilbert. Mr. and Mrs. John Fox Weiss, Mr. and Mrs. Ross A. Hickok, Mr. and Mrs. Franois J. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Her man. Dr. and Mrs. William E. Wright, a Mrs. Edward Marshall. Lewis S. Sadler, of Carlisle, and Frank J. Brady. COHEN-BATURIN ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Baturin, 226 Harris street, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Mary C. Baturin. to Harry A. Cohen, of 928 North Sixth street. Miss Baturin is a graduate of Central High School and of the Conservatory of Music. Both young people have a host of friends in the city. ENTERTAIN AT DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Berne H. Evans, of the Elphinstone Apartments, enter tained the following guests at din ner last evening: Mr. and Mrs. Hen derson Gilbert and Mr. and Mrs. Ross A. Hickok. IMPERIAL COFFEE IS BOTH "ROASTED" AND PRAISED IN HARRIS BERG Coffee roasted fresh daily at mod erate prices—3oc, 35c, 40c per lb. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Imperial Tea Co., 213 Chestnut Street. INTERESTING PERSONAL NEWS Party Given in Honor - o! Little Pee Gates Mr. and * Mrs. George W. Gates entertained at their home, 2144 Green street, last evening, for their little son, Le'e Gates, who yesterday celebrated his ninth birthday anni versary. The rooms were prettily decorated in red and white, in keeping with the Valentine season, and the chil dren played games and contested for prizes. A birthday luncheon was served to the following guests: Anna Jor dan, Sarah Engle, Janet Wanbaugh Louise Herbert, Dorothy Reheard Janette Diller, Dorothy Adams Verba Gettys, Donald Diller, Free Gettys, Robert Moorehead, Jamei Earley, Paul Wright and Herman Sponsler. Mrs. Gates was assisted by Miss Bertha Lenhart, Miss Hazel Smith | and Mrs. M. H. Gettys. | MR. AND MRS. McCREATH HOSTS I Mr. and Mrs. Lesley McCreath en | tertained informa'ly at their home last evening for their guests, Mr. |and Mrs. Neil Salslch. The guests, i who later attended the Charity Ball, were Mr. and Mrs. Nell Salsich. of (Bethlehem: Mr. and Mrs. Robert .McCreath anil Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Goldsborough. CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Edwin P. Gough, of 2016 North Fifth street, quietly cele brated their fifth wedding anniver sary at their home Wednesday, and 'in the evening entertained a few friends informally at dinner. Cover* were laid for ten. Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Beckley, Beckley's Business College, are in Philadelphia, where they are attend ing the commencement exercises of the Pierce School. H. I. Romig, Beaver Springs, is visiting ~his son, Rcide Romig, 103 Loeust. street. Mr. Romig is secre tary of the Snyder County Sunday School Association and secretary of the Odd Fellows Orphans Home of Central Pennsylvania at Sunbury. Mrs. George Berkheimer, Wind mer. Pa., who was a delegate to the D. A. It. conference, was a guest during the week of Mrs. Arthur F. Eby, 1321 Derry street. Miss Myrtle Sheesley, of the State Health Department, is spending the weekend at her home in Lykens. Miss Pearl Heisey, of 703 North Seventeenth street, is spending the weekend with friends in Elizabeth town. Mrs. Frederick Cohen, of Mont olair, N. J., is the guest of Mrs. Philip T. Meredith, of 1605 North Front street. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Salsich, South Bethlehem, Pa., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lesley McCreath, North Front street. ■"^sgSroßic Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. LaChance, of 721 North Sixteenth street, an nounce the birth of a son, this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Anson Hess, of Ches ter, have announced the birth of a daughter, Mary Barbara Hess, Jan uary 23, 1919. Mrs. Hess was Miss Katherine Buffington prior to her marriage. Other Social Page 13 StSBmSBURG TELEGRAPH The Bishop's Daughter Bride at Noon Today Beautiful Ceremony in St. Stephen's Protestant Episco pal Church; Bride's Father Officiates; DeKoven Wedding March Is Played at Ceremony i 'SKS \f :<! ■P|T - \y*si °> Sr lfEl HH M Br MRS. JOEL ELLIS FISHER If the old adage: "blest be the bride the sun shines on" be true, the married life of Lieut, and Mrs. Joel Ellis Fisher will be crossed only by the shadows accentuating the sunlight. At high noon today, in old St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Chlrch the marriage of Miss Elea nor Townsend Darlington, daughter of the Bishop of Harrisburg and Mrs. James Henry Darlington, to Lieut. Joel Ellis Fisher of the U. S. N. Reserves, was solemnized in the presence of a large gathering of their friends. The father performed the ceremony, assisted by the 'Rev. Rollin Alger Sawyer, rec tor pf the church. Prior to the service Alfred C. Kuschwa, the organist, gave a pro gram of classics with German num bers eliminated. The ©e Koven wedding march was played here for the "first time, part of it as a pro cessional for the bridal party and the beautiful march In its entirety as a recessional. The half hour or gan recital included: Marche Nup tialc, Guilmant; The Minster Bells, Wheeldon; Magnificat, Claussmann; Wedding Day in Troldhaugen, Grieg; Love Song, Nevin, and during the ceremony "At the Altar," Arensky, was played. Masses of Lilies Graceful garlands of southern smilax and masses of tall calla lilies formed the church decorations in beautiful effect at chancel and altar, and the choir stalls were completed with bunches of lilies tied with sil ver rope to the standards. The bride, who was given in mar riage by her brother, Lieutenant Gil bert S. B. Darlington, United States Navy, wore an exquisite costume of white satin with court train and garnitures of old family rose point lace. Her tulle veil hung from a point lace coronet and she carried a B'rench military bouquet of white orchids, gardenias and lilacs. Her only ornament was the bridegroom's gift, a necklace of pearls. Miss Kate Brampton Darlington who was maid of honor for her sister, wore a quaint girlish frock of yellow taffetas and Georgette crepe in Pompadour ef fect with hat of yellow tulle gar landed with spring flowers. Her bouquet was of yellow roses, daisies and orchids. In Bridal Party | The bridesmaids, Mrs. James Lenox Banks, of New York, the bridegroom's sister, Miss Elizabeth Remsen Thompson, Miss Carynai Carroll and Miss Qertrude Mali, all of New York, were charming in their frocks of taffetas In two shades of blue,' with touches of silver lace and garlands of tiny flowers showing through the chiffon draperies. Their Mrs. Irons Gives Tea For Guest Mrs. Robert Hatfield Irons, 1625 North Front street, entertained at tea yesterday afternoon compli mentary to Mrs. Edward Marshall, of Royal. Mrs. John Fox Weiss pre sided at the teatable, assisted by Mrs. Philip T. Meredith. Invited to meet Mrs. Marshall were Mrs. Fred erick Cohen, of Upper Montclair, N. J.; Mrs. Carl Lempke, of Beth lehem; Mrs. George Preston Mains, Mrs. E. E. Fownes, of. Pittsburgh; Mrs. Walter H. Gaither, Mrs. George B. Kunkel, Mrs. William E. Wright, Mrs. Henderson Gilbert, Mrs. Harry B. Oann, Mrs. Lesley McCreatli, Mrs. Niel Salsich, of Bethlehem; Mrs. Henry B. Bent, Mrs. Robert G. Goldsborough, Mrs. James I. Cham berlain and Mrs. Walter P. Magulre, and Mrs. John Staull, of Roches ter, N. Y. Mrs. Frank Hiestand, of Marietta, was a recent truest of Miss Mary Jennings. 611 North Front street. Mrs. George T. Wittimer and Miss Eleanor Wittimer, of Los Angeles, Cal., are spending several days in the city en route to their home from?- ltaytona, Fla., where tljey spent the past two months. Charles Cassel, former baritone soloist at Reformed Salem Church, who left here last fall for Camp Sheridan to take up work of camp song leader, returned here last night on his way to New York, where he was summoned to take UR important work at the embarkation camp. Mr. and Mrs. William Jennings. 7 South Front street, and Miss Mary- Jennings, 611 North Front street, are spending the weekend at thd Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City. * I blue picture hats had crowns of os trich feathers ending in tassels and they carried billowy bouquets of yellow daffodils and blue iris. The best man was Lieuteilant James Lenox Banks, Jr., United States Navy, and the ushers included Lieutenant Elliott Darlington, Tyler Clark, En sign Daniel Drake, United States Navy; Lieutenant John T. Rowland, United States Navy; Lieutenant Charles O. Crane and Lieutenant J. A. Flautt, United States Steamship Wanderer and Jonathan Thomp son. t Informal Reception Following the ceremony an infor mal reception was held at the See House, 321 North Front street where many guests extended con gratulations and good wishes to the young couple and enjoyed the uni que privilege of viewing the curios as well as the wonderful wedding gifts so lavishly bestowed. The bar onial hall where the bridal party stood was fittingly decorated with ivy \fines. palms and vases of annuu. ciation lilies. There were many exquisite cos tumes, the bride's mother wearing taupe Georgette crepe embroidered in silver with hat to match crown ed with ostrich plumes, and the bridegroom's mother, black satin and jet. The wedding breakfast was served in the dining room where the bride's table was all in blue and gold with daffodils and iris in the flowers. Palms and American Beauties graced the hallways. Uttley was the decorator, and the Updegrove orchestra played from the gallery of the Bishop's hall. To Live in New York The honeymoon will be spent at the Pacific Coast and Lieut., and Mrs. Fisher will make their home in New York City in the early Spring. The bride was educated at Miss Spence's school, New York, and has been much interested in the Red Cross, church activities and the Girl's Friendly society of which she was president. Lieut. Fisher, a son of Mrs. J. E. Fisher, of New York, has Just been honorably dis charged from active Naval service. There wore guests here today from York, Williamsport, Lancaster and other parts of the diocese of Har risburg. From New York city came Mrs. J. Ellis Fisher-, Judge and Mrs. J. VanVechten Olcott, Mrs. Howard Carroll, Mrs. J. Todhunter Thomp son, Jonathan Thompson, Mrs. Harry R. >Napp, Mrs. Pierre Mali, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Darlington, Mr and Mrs. J. J. Miller, Mrs. Thos. Pearsall Campbell, Lieut, and Mrs. Crittended Adams, Mrs. W. J. G. Beams and Miss Marian Darlington. MR. AND MRS. WEISS HOSTS Mr. and Mrs. John Fox Weiss entertained informally at dinner re cently In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Marshall, of Royal. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, Dr. and Mrs. William E. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Ross A. Hickok and Frank J. Brady. Simplicity, Sincerity, Solidity are the three characteristics of a slab of stone like this shown In the illustration: simplicity of nature, sincerity of convictions, solidity of principles and charac ter. Although such a monument may seem crude and unfinished, it is really a touching tribute of stoem. We make and erect all kinds, plain or elaborate. I. B. DICKINSON Granite, Marble and Tllo 605-13 N. THIRTEENTH ST. Harrisburg, Pa. Sammmmm—mmmmmmm—mm-mmm—mmmmmmiS Restrictions on Margin of Profit in Foodstuffs Off Washington, Feb. 1. —Removal of all restrictions on margins of protlt on foodstuffs except cottonseed products and eggs and cancellation of most license requirements on im porters and distributors, effective to-day, are announced by the Food Administration on authority of a proclamation signed by President Wilson at Paris. The following only remain under license: Importers and distributors of wheat, corn, rye, oats, barley and elevators and warehouses storing these grains and rice. , Importers .manufacturers and dis tributors of fresh, cahned or cured beef, pork or mutton,* cottonseed, cottonseed products, lard, butter and eggs and sugar. Importers and manufacturers of rice, rice flour, wheat flour and wheat mill feeds and cold storage warehouse men. The margins still allowed are: Retail cold storage and fresh eggs, . to 8 cents a dozen; cottonseed lard jubstitutes ;t wholesale, 1 1-4 to 2 ments a pound to more than 50 pound packages, 8 to 10 per cent, on less than 50-pound packages, and 5 to 6 cents and 18 to 22 per cent. | A Sale of Early Spring Hats I At a Price!! . It is quite unusual for us to have a sale of Spring Hats as early as this—but in the inter- I I est of our customers and to continue the lively buying interest which our customers have I I manifested during all our Monday Sales—we have purchased a lot oMSarly Spring Hats at a I I price—and offer to sell these hats on this Monday Sale at ALMOST WHAT WE PAID FOR I i THEM. It isn't a question of profit in this case—we want to have a good Monday Sale—and H | these Hats and the price will do the work. The Price For I This Monday Is tP I M We won't even tell you what they are worth at regu- ■ BtKßm | lar prices. JVe'll let you be the judge. Whatever Is Left of Our Winter Hats Will Be Sold on This Monday Silk Velvet Hats at 25c Each UNTRIMMED . All Better Silk Velvet & Plush Hats, untrimmfed Awn Hf!! I AI? Choice of Stock on Any Table, Monday, at V/Ilc l/V/LLnl\ All Trimmed Velvet Hats j Except Draped Turbans. Choice of Stock All Children's Trimmed Velvet Hats at ONE DOLLAR j All Girl's Velvet Tams at 50c and SI.OO I Girl's Tailored Felt Hats $1.44 SI.BB Choice of Our Stock on Monday SiS® 1, $2.98 fSST $3.98 Sale of Whole Stock of Ostrich Bands SI.OO $1.44 $1.66 SI.BB JS*"* $1.59 $1.98 t£™' ck $2.49 fl"" 1 $2.98 One Lot of High Class One Lot of New Ostrich Fancies Clipped Ostrich Pompoms In the Newest Colors Black and assorted colors A A On Monday OOC On Monday *T*TV The Last Sale of Feather Breasts Regular Price O Regular Price . O O IT /% $1.98 SMf $2.98 IXX $3.98 £ <±>*§l On Monday On Monday On Monday _————— ————————————— ———— One lot of Burnt Goose and Ostrich Fancies, Great sale of Large Velvet and Silk Roses, valued up to 98c. On - Qfir* s P f ayed into fine bouquets with foli- d d Monday .. OOC age, values up toisl.so. On Monday *1 v One lot of fine Ostrich Pompom, One lot of Hat Ornaments, values O valued to $1.49. Oh Monday ..... 05/ C up to 75c. On Monday AnJi* — One lot of Airgrette Bands, black and colors. One lot of Straw Hat Ornaments. Just the. A complete hat trimming. On OJ? thing for early Spring Hats. Values dO Monday mOC to $1.49. On Monday "Ov MONDAY - First Floor - SPECIALS Heatherbloom Petticoats, close fitting—wide White Coat Sweaters with striped belts and ruffles; in plain colors and flow- d QQ ">H ars " Regular SIO.OO values. QC QQ ered patterns. Monday tPlivO Monday Plain hemstitched and lace trimmed Cami- Soft Nainsook Chemise, trimmed in lace and soles, Chemise, Bloomers, flesh and QQ embroidery. Flesh and white. d 1 CQ while. Monday vOC Value $1.89. Monday V L •O*/ 1^ FEBRUARY 1, 1919. at retail. Wholesale mabglns on eggs differ according* to the number of services performed by'tho whole saler or jobber. In addition to regulations canceled by the proclamation, all remaining special regulations governing raanu were repealed. • WAR VETERAN MARRIED Wrightsville, Feb. 1. —Charles E. Metzgar, of Columbia, and Miss Mar garet Elizabeth Ellwein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ellwein, of Wrlghtsvlllo, were married at St. John's Episcopal parsonage, at Lan caster, on Wednesday morning at 10.30 o'clock by the rector, the Kev. George I. Brown. The bridegroom was .recently invalided home from France, where he had been gassed in action. MINISTER MARRIED Dover, Feb. 1. —The Rev. J. 11. Hege, pastor of the Salem Lutheran charge, and Miss Grace Elmira Buehey, of East Berlin, Adams coun ty, were married at Schuylkill Ha ven, Pa., on Thursday evening, by the Rev. B. C. Ritz. OLD RESIDENT DIES Mt. Wolf, Pa., Feb. I.—Mrs. Mary M. Smith, wife of Jacob Smith, one of the oldest'residents of Manches ter borough, died yesterday at 8.30 a. m. after an illness of three weeks, suffering from infirmities of old age. She was 81 years old. . ATTENDED CHARITY BALL Mr. and Mrs. William Raub, of Lancaster, attended the Charity Ball last night and will spend the week end with Mrs. Raub's parents, Mr. and Mvs. Clark E. Diehl, 606 North Third street. FUNERAL FLOWERS 'SPECIALI Beautiful Spray, $3.00 Keeney's Flower Shops 814 N. 3D ST. 187 N. FRONT ST. linrrlnbars Steelton w I nil r 1 Harrisburg Academy Many New Courses offered for the second semester at The Harris burg Academy. On February Third begins the second semester, at which time, owing to the large number of new pupils, entering on this date, new courses will bo started as follows: Chemistry Elementary Science Solid Geometry Trigonometry Advanced Algebra United States lllntoi£ Civil Government Bcglnnera l.ntin Elementary French, etc. The few remaining vacancies in the school are available to day pu pils who make application on or ! before February Third. Call at The Academy Office or phono Bell. 1371 J. ARTHUR E. BROWN, Headmaster. *■ P
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