were" in its rear will probably , thisnctiun today. but notwitb . Intensity. Temperature wasnear ‘ in thnUnitrd States yesterr ‘ ., Inthindistrict tovday colder, fair ' eadhrhk tofrssh westerly and Manly winds will prevail. In Ifllddln flutes and New England “an. fair weather will prevail, with westerly and novthweatsrly winds. in this seetionand in New ' weather will probably pre- with slight changes of temperature i “ll Mt westerly winds, becoming var- - and at Saturday warmer, fair to dandy weather. W..— M rnr fw-lnrrnw. he sets High tide ‘ Low tide I 4 81 | 2 59 9.29 THE LOCAL NEWS. V'Alnundowu last evening the ther- 4“ pounds pure lard for Scents a m at flayen’h— market. exercisuswiilbeheldattbe ”Reminisce-rug?“ " do per lb.,at T. B.Guyer A: “MR John of Norwich, Ch, afew days with friends in ' entire stock of boots and shoes ,noldatcmtmdwenetc. B. nemi-snnual meeting of Kebaoae t. 1.0.0.1?" will he held , N. Y., spent Christmas day their parents on West avenue, this ChlakSsy—m—ours, youcsn buy Gunnerantter In prints for " and teammfancy fruit Vfitsa, necking sets,slc.,at l ,. Anagrams-I at theRich Bergen Innufaemring Co. wss presented with a gold- “3?. ‘)stw log the lam "‘5 face,” chair; museums, ”and foot resin. all suitable . .Cl'lqfi HEM. m,” the Opera ‘ tsrhs made a menial stall murmlnmts The or enlistees: Profs-or Billy"! be. known as the Norwslk _”Compacy‘s0mhestrs. H. M & Ben's, decorated Winnie at the lowest ‘ _ .fifir W—rer some time W seems to : Ianuportloneni “Ishmael“. Mfiflmk ltlw‘I-M trainer. ushers-nineteenth” easier am. of those danilorflamgsows by InPorter. esstsa pound at rsrd Hayes' market. “LS. Bondy, Jr., of the New York San, menthistmns day at his home In thshorongh. , liltsrlimtheswsetsingeroiltldge- dril.waaln town yesterday afternoon. trylagtodrivsdnllosrs nvsy. loo. James W. Hyatt has abuntrs- covered from his recent sickness afi psotsto beat his allies again in a few days. -—Two pounds of the beat round steak for as cents at Ferd Hayes’ market. Hrs. J. H. Hutchinson and daughter Idn,accompnnled by lies Vinnie Scoville are vhtlng at High Bridge, N. Y., dur- ing the holidays. Ira. Ellen Cocknhau of Woodward avenue, this city, drew the suit of clothes offered by the South Norwelk Steam Laundry as a Christmas pill“. -—We are receiving direct the Northamp ton creamery butter, and can fill all or- ders promptly and at low figures. None better. T. B. Guyer & Sun. “A Chase for a Duck” is the title of a musical comedy that is to be the sttrec- tion at the Opera House on the evening of January ll. It is said to be brimful of fun. —(h|l at George E. Baymon’e new furniture store and examine his elegant assortment of goods, including the latest ' styles in fancy chairs, divans, cabinets, desks, screens and foot rests, all suitable for substantial holiday gifts. Examinations for state teacher‘s certi- ficates and forrentrance to the normal schools at New Britain and Willimantic are being held in the high scme build- ing at Stamford today, and will be con- tinued to-morrow. John Jackson and John Lenekiei were before Judge Knapp this morning charged with drunkenness. Each was fined 31.00 and costs. J was taken to jeil and huskisi --Don’t pay 20 cents a pound for a tough, dry sirloin steak when you can buy a tender, juicy one for 16 cents at Ferd Heyes' market. Therridmas entertainments in the various borough churches were carried on: yesterday according to the pro- gramme published' In Tuesday' e 83811103]. and ,wesua source of great pleasure to the children. —-You will ' your opportunity if you do not caithl‘nare & Harman’s for your oranges, bananas, nuts and candies. They have an elegant assortment end at prices that cannot fail to suit. Call and examinh their stock whether you pur chase or not. Please do not forget the Band of Hope dinner for poorchildrun, at the Hotho- dist Church parlors, Friday, December 27. The dinner will be ready between 12:00 and 1:00 o’clock. Children are re- quested not to come before 12m. Butler Lodge No. 91 I. 0. 0. F. elected the followingofllcels Ian evening: N. 0., B. 8. Selleck; Y. 0., Geo. Wbelpley; BecSec., EC. Carmell: Truce, H. 8. Rind. Trustees, H. 8. Brown, A. L. Benedict. Geo. F. Hearse. A special meeting wIIIbe held londsy night to confer Ihehrd degree. -lcrrill Business College, Stamford, closed for the holiday vacation Tuesday, 24th inst. Its-opens for study, Jan. 2, ‘1”. The growing popularity of this mam“, bill! this increasing number it"iliidesiil’uti-y' militarism sienna: der it necnsnry to add toiIs alr'csdy enlarged quarters. Bears are now being engaged for the coming term. Applica- ’m ity-timer m'flgmmm 10:4..va u'ltmu -I drain a tag at liner. Andrew Wager and John Howard werearrsstrd yesterday for stealing a keg of beer from Herman Quituer. Tlssy appeared before Judge Knapp. Wager pleaded guilty end wee fined Gawandocstn. Howard stood trial and weafoundguilty. Ba wssllned .500 end costs. He appealed from the dc» ciaiou of the eonrtand was placed under fill bonds. No one going bi security he, with Wager, was taken to Bridge portjsll. rasttvtttss at wIIsea res-a. OnTuedny event" Charla E. Girls, 1" DavidBiows hnsreeaived another lot «Thnhrntprl-srofibreiiot‘lt which” or uses! ll’l'ollhh'tl lInAKl. It damn lsarCneting the life of a'eetsa lat! Center A few minutes before eleven o’clock tel-morningttsrharenvonot npistol was heard by people who happened to be at that moment in the vieinltyof the Norwslh postoiiioe. Vsry llttte thought or attention was given to the matter but it was ‘ lsarssd by a Semen. reporter that mail between Norwalk and We" ltd bed a very narrow escape from being swtt into eternity with a thirty-two call- btn bullet In his brain. Ir. Bennett set mthshackpsrt of the postofles with hlnnbcir but sfllnst thswall, ln‘g amines a window, ohaflagsndicoilngwith Barry Hitch- mflh [new young litchsll turned to a drawer in “lob Hail Carrier Henry [ethics kept a ”revolver and removing the weapon wentoversndilourished It in Bennett’s face with some playful remark. He then stepped back a few paces. and aiming the revolver directly at Ben- nett's bead, raised the hammer and pulled the trigger. There wee a report, followed by a crash of glemss the bullet wbiued through the window and Im- bedded itself inebosrd fence back of the office. Bennett sprang to his feet with the exclamation “I'm shot.” The side of his face and his eyes were filled with powder the Ieedeu missile having just graced the aide oi hie heed, but be wee otherwise uninjured. Young Mitchell dropped the revolver and fell to the floor exhausted from fright. He supposed the revolver was unloaded. Ir. Mathias generally kept it in that condition, but during the pest few days, while there has been so much valuable mail matter to ban-lie he hes kept it filled with cartridges. BNTBBTAlNl—BNTS. Adwlo mt. Adele Frost. the beautiful young American actress, begins a three nights’ engagement at the Opera House this evening, appearing in “Ingomar, the Barbarian." An exchange says of her in this play: “Her charming love pas- sages in the second and third acts were the tendereet end sweetest tributes that the soul,tbrough the mind, ever gave expression and delineation to. later on in the more vigorous, scenes she arose to positive grandeur and won rounds of applause." Barry a ray. For the last few weeks theatregoers have had a rest. Manager Hoyt by dint of hard work and considerable expense has secured for Tuesday evening, Dec. 3lst, New York’s favorite comedians, Barry «I: Fagin their side splitting corn- edy “McKenna’ s Filtration.” People should not miss this opportunity to see a strictly first class play. " Tho Irish Corporal." New Year’s night “The Irish Corporal” will be presented at Nusic Hall. The piece is a good one on the war strain, and the ctgnpnny includes a strong cast. The Arion Society held _a Christmas suterteinmeutlast evening. Ticket No. 61 drew a handsome rocking chair. ran an the Avenue. The pleasant weather yesterday bed the effect of bringing outs largerepresenta- tron of Norwalk's infest horas flesh on the new mamdam road. Several hours were spent in friendly races. It is un- necessary to state that the horsemen stayed on the city end of West avenue. a Card. We desire by this means to thank the members of Butler Lodge, I. 0. 0. F. and the many friends of our deceased son for their kindness toward us, and their manifestation ofreapsct and esteem for him. Respectfully, lie. and ties Jeans If. Sun's. Building and linen Luciano-i.” ‘ There is no family In any part of this matey hi ‘ih stallinwmmstsners lslr‘t Whitesh‘ssv'e's' Ilitlb' Wits will only Went-isomers and be» come muomical. The best way to stert'nnutksrntd ‘” 886mm means WWI seniori- their Malibu; indi‘hdm‘ihenesby‘snbl scribing for four shares anyway, on which you will pay 83 a month. That 5 so much money saved. Theper value of thetflamonthis “w. Ineix month's time you have become Interest ed in saving, and when the half year opens you tnkeaix more shares, that’s .5 amourhnow. 0n ihatfliyouceubor- row 81,0”, giving as security the prop erty you want tobuy. So yougoon until youcan ave Mneasllyas you did u. Min—Thrift. One busty of the building nnoclation b that the principles of sound compare» tiouars malntalsedlaths «enemy of the management, and in the equal voice of the shareholders in the nlmtion of WAS HAVING A GOOD Till. ustlnltlaaehnsllyenlasppeavsetlflght hat'l'nrueapalillghtta thsleraiag. [Atrienleueh Delays, the dragons- old daughter of Kr. and Ira. W. Ebe- xlyn,who live at No. it Academystesst, borough, tookthe pretty doll that its received for a Christmas fluent, and went out sheet 4:00 o'clock aiternoontorawslk. Asshedldnnta... Lester Banana. who carries tharstarowithlnarsssonablstimsfierm nuts becamsalennsd. but wbsnihry' camswlockforhershs was no where tohe found. The whole neighborhood ' became aroused over the little cash mys- tsrlnus «appearance and the “march for her was continued yearly." 8"}le the well-nighdw morning New at Mist-ream named Umbnrgnron Spring strait ‘It city. It is‘ thought’ that she fol her older sister to South Norwslk, went to the Umburgrr rssldence,expect- log to find her there. When found by her father din ran to his arms in high lies and began to tell him what a splen- did lime she was having playing with the children, unmindful of the great alarm she had caused. UP TIIB BOUSATOIIC. Wilton. 020. C. If. Gregory spent Christmas day in town. The Christmas entertainment of the Congregational Sunday school was held in the church on Christmas eve. The so" songs and recitations were well render- lice ed, and then the beautiful tree was light- helm ed up and when each child had received its first instalment of Christmas gifts they departed with happy faces to dream of more on the marrow. The Christmas entertainment of the Sunday school of the Zola Hill If. E. church was held last evening. Mr. and hire. John I. Bsidsn were the guests of 8. P. Fitch on Christmas day. The usual Christmas services were held in St. latthews church yesterday. fol- lowed by a short session of the Sunday school, when each child received a pres- ent in remembrance of the day. —Does not shrink flanneIs—Bruseele soap. .. __ The Hartford Depot. Monday, under orders from President Clark,s slarge force of carpenters began work on a atria of mgewayn. leading Iran‘s-ah ass-cf shn' depot. that will, it is hoped by the man agement, obviate tlh present trouble. The plan is as follows: Theold pan sagewsy that. now leads to several tracks will be used exclusively by passengers bound for trains on the New England road going wear. A new pnsmgeway will be built just north of this for pas- aengers bound sent over the New‘Eng- land road. Directly south of the origi- nal passageway will be constructed a third one intended for managers bound south on the Consolidated road. Each of these passageways willbe provided with gates, and guards will be stationed at each to examine tickets and make suIe that people get started right. No- body will be allowed to pan without a ticket. North-bound passengers on the Con- solidated road will pass up the south part of the main stairway, and those for the Valley road will pass up the north part of the main stairway. Pansngers will remain in the waiting room, where additional seating facilities are to be furnished, until their trains are an- bounced. The plans include closing the gateway between the tracks altogether, so that there shall be no crossing of the rails at the grade. Superintendent Davidson, when quee- tioned by a reporter regarding the pro- posed cbanges, said that the new ar- rangements would be put into effect in about two weeks. The design, Ifr. Div- idson said, wasto make it as comfort- able as possible for the traveling public. By thlsarrangemnathe thought people we, most M“ In “Wit ”thrust mmmormszprohlsmw L The upper platform Is to be raised to Wilheltillrdflditlg amt sweetie: muss urn-sneer seem sins trill Seuneil'idstend of asphalt, as at first planned, and the platform will be water tight, thus protecting the pemgewaya below. -Brnssels soap will notdiecolor the finest fabric. Onaanntnnt Pent-Intern. Connecticut fourth class appointed Bentley: 8. 1.. Barber, Camp- bell’s Bills: Ire. B. A. One, liddlelleid: Ira. I. It. Korp'sr, South Willington James 3. Pike, Sterling. The dead body of a heavily-built man of about fifty- , with white hair and moustache, was found in a fliggnnum SOUTH NORWALK. CONN .. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 26.1889. CHRIST” A'I‘ Till CHURCHES. a “3; were the Item Childre- Happy. m activate earner. Tbs Wen of the South Norwslk Baptist church held their Christmas fee. tlvnl on Christmas eve. Tbs attendance was large. In addition to singing of carols sad reoitatlons by the children a oasswhc were unable to at theOhshtnss festivities. were mud with boxes OYSTER "BATES AT WORK. A Number of Nerwalk'n Oyster-en lief- fsr at their lands For several weeks the oystermen of South Norwsik have missed oystpra from their houses and lloate. Developments have now reached such a state that leads them to believe that their losses probably exceeds their first expectation. Frank B. Howell's oyster house was the last place for the pirates to operate. They linoleum the windows loud-y night and stole ten bushels of oysters. The following morning it was learned that the oysters were in Charles Byxbeo's boat near the drewbridge. Instead of waiting to see who took the oysters from the boat llr. Howell gottbe ’ oysters himself. InDi‘u'h'sasayahnlsfthis boatinths muting Mm overlay “WUI‘MIM too sasnll lb: mmodmn undergo nunbw wire at- tended the Cbrietmas festival last even- ing. The committee having the pro gramme in char, had interesting exer- cises prepared which were much enjoy- ed by the audience. The large chorus choir which on Sunday did such line work sang several selections and also led the singing for the school. The following programme was render- orlh. thecboir, "We Come toCrown Him " Innate Cm cci. Recitation... . . "Helen lly Singing"; by children‘s chorus ........................ J lInInIe Comslock Di .urlo rboys . infant Class ... .Six children .................... .... ...laltie Corbett Herbert Dake Singing school. All exert: n entitled "'I'he Seance. " Ringing“ by children‘s chorus. .................. Ilsa Illnnle Godfrey Singing by choir, "Our Great lennlsb" Those who took part acquitted them selves creditably. "The Seasons" were represented by the following persons: "Spring," Miss Key Rigby; “Summer," Alias Edith Hunt; “Autumn," Miss ida Hutchinson: "Winter," Miss Mamie Bryant; “King,” Robert I". Eileudorf. They were attired in costumes that were applicable to the season they represented and their recitations were very choice. It was as line no examine us is rarely listened to at a Sunday school entertain- ment. The exercise entitled “The Chick- ens” csused much enrichment. The re- citations were all well given and receiv- ed much applause At the conclusion of the programme candles and oranges were distributed by thaw-hue alarm mums. tween teachers and lcbolare. user soiwrur NETHODIS‘I' curses. The East Avenue N. E.Ohurcb was crowded to the doors last night with people eager to listen to the Christmas exercises by members of the Sunday school. Recitations were finely render ed, carols were sweetly sung by the choir and scholars and the exercises ended by the distribution of presents, candies and oranges. It was an occasion that abounded with pleasure and was much enjoyed by the children and adults. Au Encouraging Report From Colonel albums. The many friends of Colonel John A. Tibhi‘iIs, of New London,consul at Brad- ford, England, will be gratified to learn that the reports published of his critical condition have been exaggerated. Un- der date of December 8th. he writes to a Hartford friend that the outlook is very encouraging. He has had no affection of the liver, as reported, but has under- gone two operations for an sbcess. Had the original operation not been perform- ed, he would not, in the opinion of his physician, have lived four days. He was under the influence of ether for two hours. Colonel Tihhitts writes: “I have now been laid up for three months, and the wound made by the operation, al- though it has done nicely and I have not suflered from fever even forasingle day, has not entirely healed. I have had my ups and downs. Three weeks ago Sat-3 nrday I went out for a ride, but after the operation of the following Tuesday.l had sent-back from which I am now .1". the drawbridge. The W do tullhlbztodowiththnsase 2 9 There are very few oystertnen who have not suflered at the hands of the thieves. It is hoped that the ecoundrels will becsptnred before committing any ‘ more of their crimes. —Rosin soaps will shrinh and discolor flannels and wooleue, but Brussels soap never does. being pure and thte ALI. AROUND THE STAT? The resignation of Rev. Charles E. Stowe as pastor of the Windsor Avenue Congregational church, Hartford. has been accepted. Henry T. Shelton, n brother-in-law of Judge E. i. Sanford, died in Bridgeport Monday afternoon. He was fifty-eight years of age. Hiram Lake who lived at Stepney Dc- pot died very suddenly yesterday. It is thought that his death was caused by a severe struggle with an unruly horse which had tried to run away while Lake was driving it. A Middletown lady who was in 8 store Monday lost her watch and thought her pocket had been picked. Late! the watch was found hanging from the but- tons ou the back of a clerk's cost, the chain having caught there end been broken. Peter Leary, a brakemen on the New England road, was killed Monday night at. a crossing between Willimentic and Hampton. He made a p and fell between the cars, Hslf I: train passed over his body, and be was horribly man- gled. While Mrs. Ellen L. Brick was trying All five clothing in her burning house at Waterbury Monday, the flames surround- ed her. She was in a second story cham- ber and jumping from a window was caught in the arms of the firemen. The clothing she wore was slightly burned. ~———e —C:III at George B. Raymond’s new furniture store and examine his elegant amortment of goods, including the latest styles in fancy chairs, dirnns, cabinets desks, screens and foot rests, all suitable for substantial holiday gifts. mutual Life Insurance. Insurance Commissioner Fyler has an- uounced the results of his examination of the affairs of the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance company of Harttord. He finds $86,000 of its $100,000 of capital is in unsecured non-interest bearing notes, which he rejects as an asset. The com- pany has been insuring for fixed cums on the sacrament, paying less than ex. peeled, and be forbids further new busi nees except on printed explanation that the result depends on the asseument. It is a small company, with less than 3,000 persons insured, and doing an assess- ment business. 1'03 SALE. Advertiserneutnundsrthlahead, not exceeding 5 “untumemarlmmmlweekttm HOUSN FUD-DINOHDTS ANDPAIIIS AT SORABLI PRICE ARI) 0N IASY THIS ALSO INVISTIINT BONDS. MASS. succulent). rsrnon a comm. o to If Its-cranes Agents. REAP—100‘s Rocha . iron mm Ilium” tho-E337 recovering. Duringthesntire a“ more myllfdesaw‘ltll'thc‘ srmwrwmumrsussteausrs ‘ ' bli'i‘t'yldlllciai ease, to are: wlfli" I II . 4th, Ieipect to min “.mm‘ ander hotel where I have lived since my arrival here, to apartments more than a mile away. So you will see that I am, as yet, considerably alive. I have every reason to hope that I shall recover and thedoctors assure metbatlaballgst up again and probably be better than I had been for some years prior to my illnen.” Ire. lebitts in with her husband. and also their son, who hasntsmd the Tech- anapasthiur uttering 9 nicnicollegnat‘ Bradford. Heiadevnt- u. lng special attention to the manufacture anddssinniegoiwooleaaudworstedsn goods. Odeompieting histhrseyssrs course, hewlli enter case! the mm ; milk in “attenuation experi- harnSat-rdayand hmnot bseuidenti- “‘9 “‘3! “Eat-aw “fiance." 2. 1 cream. “Wmmtfihtl muslin" 'yl‘wo (recruits. CAN OI'I'AII GOOD, tlulth corner MM avenue and lug east stile llva stable. Adv-mud- “.mnxundllgb Mid-eluttlunmiwsskflfl. N Hermann BOOK. APPLY A'I' Ito 9 Day street, loath Norwsik. M It IIOUII 00?“ 00w IAIN ADDED." Oil WOODWAID no,” 2 lastNorwalk, OI! so. Also IIIIrlnutt hours and bars, near “ of Chen C. filament”. ”Awhile! PLIASANT noun IN A locality lsod’eredtnpersouswhowculdlihe visit Washington It Inc time d the wink ri Iioomand board Ira. J momma, NHW, sshingtfihncn M It?) to or I storee,huth tnrhls city and Best Norwslk TAYLOR A GOLDEN. Iienl Islets and Insurance Agent. 00II8 T0 LB’I—GlNTLIIIN CAN iil sccommsdared with furnished room. with or without heat at No.4] Chestnut street. South 1110:; wsl u ‘WO HOUSES 0N T0113: STHBIT. RIGHT rooms eich. Water In. and convenlcncu. Apni lo JOHN H. KNAPP. odd as Wat unset. South Norwnik. Wireciiiiiinous. Admieemems under this head. not excmdlng 5 lines. ltimeioc. somatic, Iweeksl. on. RBSSHAIIING FOR LADIES AND CHIL— dren. Will work In homenof IRS. IIISON’S 0:28 II we this street. Norwaik. EWING MACHINES PCB BALI—WHEELER W.iieon Household. Also General Repairing of allmahrs. byC M. rtHAILlR, Id 80th lain street. South Norwelk. scan! 10, 20 and 30 CENTS. OPERA HOUSE 8 flights and Saturday lettuce. Commencing Thursday, Dec. 26 The beautiful young American Star, ADELE FROST! acorn yof peculiarexceilenee, will Why museum ematcbless manner, THURSDAY. FRIDAY-TWO HKBRY comm. “MY UNCLE’S WILL,” AND “PYGIIALIIN” and“CAf..I'I'EA.” snrmnsr memes an 2 P. It. SATURDAY xvxmc. “THE DANITES.” The test ormancee in every sense ever given fibers mopular prices. Reserved Seats stlo mendmccnts. Chart new open at Hale’s and Pleisted‘ s. d” Y0 Barry 8: Fay, At MUSIC HALL. will miss more fun than you have had in EIXICQII months, if you dou'ttomesnd see 1?? rl Mimi mammofnlai:":t.il per! lump comment cones re erm- meesntthe ehstsnowonmleethoyr'saudcrepry’a. d” MUSIC llAlrls, .. Ngw Year 5 flight. Alluring-infield? SimonJ.Fohran or thshestseeestrislrflmawl th One fanauunnaatln‘ngn. IAIIOH I'm, ml“ nurses, Fm mantle: J0!!! stream, Mean-plus ml perfect company sf aplmdll “Mancunianneyt'sndarsgwy’e. a“ by hi easterl aridwentaerly had th, th,’deesased.sedb, “ wev; slsooue other treetof hi and one-halts 0 “THE LADY OF LYONS” midi... ”WW3, overs. sen mm or nouns; euro “1“ Gen. 0. Keeler situated in the townof N follows, to wit: —-Northwly HenrySm I by northerly on land of Phoebe 03:... ofBenhParIuelee. 'l'nx Collector’s Iain. O'I'ICR I hereby that , Collect; of ”grader lbs N “EXTRA” , “ Ingomsr, the Barbarian.” o, .h’I'JO “Iguassu-rs, ,ne'e.2nh,A.D., Tax Collector’s Inlet. . N . our-tin 25th epurpcse provi or , said town. Icvieeu the following eetateofsaid M mammals-er situaitdiu rhetowuofN _, TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. 31 fit... or“ ‘ Minimal inflation .......:‘“ ~ The Irisljnmnral; nestles-star " ”Elfin. Inf" ' “rm“ Isr'nr' 'fi' ' Idle-shite” 4.... V Db ' “mm.” a I mutuhdlreetorswhilethe neerityofrseliisd. Thsmsdieslexsmtesrdecidsd halfof themsusnpioyedat themes, presented Ir. Oidn with a handsome minefield can. The coal hundlers Wealth issue's-ms. Was-melanin 'i'hs Honeys-Lona. oanromssosrnormr hsdylhetshsynall ham rem Mfs'msagg molasses. this I.” ehtlnmoh‘appyysstsrmy' . I! new row batten.“ New“ toys, sandy. was