April 5, 190*1 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
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The Interstate Association's Programme. 
Targets. 
The third Grand American Handicap target tournament, that of 
1902, will be held at Interstate Park, Queens, L. I., N. Y., May 
6 to 9 inclusive. . . ,. ,, M .1. 
The programme of this tournament, in the main, follows the 
policy heretofore adopted by the Interstate Association in respect to 
its Grand American Handicap target tournaments, and which has 
proven in practice to be popular equitable and successful. 
This programme provides exclusive competition for amateurs 
in many events, and in other events it provides competition for 
both amateurs anw manufacturers' agents. The latter events are 
governed by handicap conditions, the scope of which are so broad 
that, so far as the best judgment of experts can determine, a true 
equity is established between the ordinary contestants up to and 
including the most skillful ones. , ' 
This tournament in the target competition ranks with its fellow 
event, the Grand American Handicap at live birds; that is to say, 
it is the most eminent of its kind. 
Interstate Park. 
The two previous Grand American Handicap target tournaments 
were held at Interstate Park, which has unrivaled facilities for the 
holding of this important event. 
The mammoth Casino, with its four sets of live-bird traps, ar 
ranged in a straight line, occupies an inclosure of forty-five acres 
under grass, the whole of the forty-five acres being as level as the 
conventional billard table. The traps face due east. Four sets 
of targets traps are placed within the boundary lines of No. 1 and 
No. 2 sets of live-bird traps. All four sets are in front of the 
Casino, and easily accessible trom the broad piazza. 
To reach Interstate Park from New York city take Thirty- 
fourth street ferry, East River, to Long Island City: thence by 
Long Island Railroad to Interstate Park station direct; or Brook- 
lyn Bridge to Long Island Railroad — Flatbush avenue station, 
Brooklyn— thence by train to Interstate Park direct. 
From Thirty-fourth street, East River— Week days: 6:30, 7:50. 
9:20, and 11 A.-M.: 12:20, 2, 3:20, 4:30, S, and 10 P. M. Sundays: 
8:50 and 9:50 A. M.; 1:50, 4:10 and 5:20 P. M. 
From Flatbush avenue, Brooklyn— Week days: 6:37. 7:56, 9:25 
and 11:04 A. M.; 12:24. 1:54, 3:22, 4:27, 8:07 and 10:07 P. M. 
Sundavs: 8:53 and 9:53 A. M.; 1:54, 4:13 and 6:25 P. M. 
Leave Park for Thirty-fourth street, New York, or Flatbush 
avenue, Brooklyn— Week days: 7:05, 7:43, and 10:53; 12:16, 1:54, 
3:26 5:11 5:52 (Saturdav onlv), 6:54. 8:5S and 10:56 P. M. 
Sundays: 10:40 A. M.; 3:24 and 5:41 P. M. 
Conditions Governing Grand American Handicap at Targets 
One hundred targets, unknown angles, handicaps 14 to 25yds., 
high guns, not class shooting. The number of moneys into which 
the total purse will be divided will be determined by the number 
of entries received. Entrance money $10, the price of the targets 
being included. In addition to first money, the winner will re- 
ceive a sterling silver trophy, presented by the Interstate Associa- 
tion. 
Regular entries must be made at the cashier's office, on the 
shooting grounds, before 6 P. M., Wednesday, May 7. 
Penalty entries may be made after May 7, up to the commence- 
ment of the event, by paying $12 entrance, targets included. 
Division of Money in the Grand American Handicap at 
Targets. 
The Interstate Association adds $200 to the purse, and presents 
the winner of first money with a sterling silver trophy, _ com- 
memorative of the win. The total amount of the purse will be 
divided in accordance with the number of entries received, as 
follows: 
One to ten entries, two moneys — 60 and 40 per cent. 
Eleven to twenty entries, four moneys — 40, 30, 20 and 10 per 
cent. 
Twenty-one to thirty entries, six moneys— 30, 20, 15, 13, 12 and 
10 per cent. 
Thirty-one to forty entries, eight moneys— 25, 20, 15, 12, 10, 8, 5 
and 5 per cent. 
Forty-one to fifty entries, ten moneys — 22, 18, 14, 11, 10, 8, 5, 
5, 4 and 3 per cent. 
Fifty-one to sixty entries, .twelve moneys — 20, 16, 13, 10, 9, 7, 
6, 5, 5, 4, 3 and 2 per cent. 
Sixty-one to seventy entries, fourteen moneys— 18, 15, 12, 10, 9, 
7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 2, and 2 per cent. 
Seventy-one to eighty entries, sixteen moneys — 16, 14, 11, 9, 8, 7, 
6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
Eighty-one to ninety entries, eighteen moneys— 15, 13, 10, 8, 8, 7, 
6, 6, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2. 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
Ninety-one to one hundred entries, and over, twentv moneys — 
14 12, 9, 8, 7%, 6%, 6, .5, 5, 4 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
Briefly summarizing the foregoing, it will be noted that two 
places are created for each ten entries or fraction thereof up to 
one hundred. 
Division of Money in the Preliminary Handicap and 
the Consolation Handicap. 
The Interstate Association adds $100 to the purse in each event. 
Fifty dollars will be deducted from the net purse in each event to 
purchase two trophies, one for the winner of first money in each 
event. The purse will then be divided in accordance with the 
number of entries received, as follows: 
One to ten entries, two moneys — 60 and 40 per cent 
Eleven to twenty entries, four moneys — 10, 30, 20 and 10 per cent. 
Twenty-one to thirty entries, six moneys — 30, 20, 15, 13, 12 and 10 
per cent. 
Thirty-one to forty entries, eight moneys— 25, 20, 15, 12, 10, 8, 
5 and 5 per cent. 
Forty-one to fifty entries, ten moneys— 22, 18, 14, 11, 10, 8, 5, 
5, 4 and 3 per cent. 
Fifty-one to sixty entries, twelve moneys— 20, 16, 13, 10, 9, 7. 
6, 5, 6, 4, 3 and 2 per cent. 
Sixty-one to seventy entries, fourteen moneys — 18, 15, 12, 10, 9, 
7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
Seventy-one to eighty entries, sixteen moneys— 16, 14, 11, 9, 8, 7, 
6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
Eighty-one to ninety entries, eighteen moneys — 15, 13, 10, 8, 8, 7, 
6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
Ninety-one to one hundred entries and over, twenty moneys — 
14, 12, 9, 8, m, 6%, 6, 5, 5, 4 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
Briefly summarizing the foregoing, it will be noted that two 
places are created for each ten entries or fraction thereof up to 
one hundred. 
First Day, Tuesday, May 6. 
Five events at 15, and five at 20 targets, $1.50 and $2 entrance > 
$20 added to each event. All events at unknown angles. Manu- 
facturers' agents, paid representatives, etc., may shoot in the above 
events for targets only, 
Second Day, Wednesday, May 7. 
Three events at 15 and two at 20 targets, $1.50 and $2 entrance; 
$20 added to each. All events at unknown angles. Manufacturers' 
agents, paid representatives, etc., may shoot in the above events 
for targets only. 
Event No. 6— Preliminary Handicap. — Open to all, 100 targets, 
unknown angles, $7 entrance, targets included; handicaps 14 to 
25yds., high guns, not class shooting; $100 added to the purse. 
The number of moneys into which the purse will be divided will 
be determined by the number of entries received, as is fully ex- 
plained elsewhere in this programme. In addition to first money, 
the winner will receive a trophy, $50 of the net purse being re- 
served to purchase same. 
Regular entries must be made at the cashier's office before 
6 P. M., Tuesday, May 6. Penalty entries may be made after 
May 6, up to the commencement of the event, by paying $10 entrance, 
targets included. Entries are not transferable, and entrance 
money cannot be withdrawn after handicaps have been awarded. 
Third Day, Thursday, May 8. 
Three events at 15 and two events at 20 targets, $1.50 and $2 
entrance; $20 added to each. All events at unknown angles. Man- 
ufacturers' agents, paid representatives, etc., may shoot in the 
above events for targets only. 
Event No. 6— Grand American Handicap at Targets. — Open to 
ill. 100 targets, unknown angles, $10 entrance, targets included; 
handicaps, 14 to 25yds., high guns, not class shooting; $200 added 
to the purse. The number of moneys into which the total purse 
will be divided will b» determined by the number ©f entries re- 
ceived, as is fully explained elsewhere in this programme. In 
addition to first money, winner will receice a sterling silver 
trophy, presented by the Interstate Association. 
Regular entries must be made at the cashier's office before 
6 P. M., Wednesday, May 7. Penalty entries may be made alter 
May 7, up to the commencement of the event by paying $12 
entrance, targets included. Entries are not transferrable, and 
entrance money cannot be withdrawn .after handicaps have been 
awarded.' 
Fourth Day, Friday, May 9. 
Three events at 15 and two events at 20 targets, $1.50 and $2 
entrance; $20 added to each event. All events at unknown angles. 
Manufacturers' agents, paid representatives, etc., may shoot in 
the above events for targets only. 
Event No. 6— Consolation Handicap— Open to all, 100 targets, 
unknown angles, $7 entrance, targets included; handicaps 14 to 
25yds., high guns, not class shooting; $100 added to the purse. 
Winners of money in the Grand American Handicap at targets 
will have one or more yards added to their handicap. The number 
of moneys into which the purse will be divided will be determined 
by the number of entries received, as is fully explained elsewhere 
in this programme. In addition to first money, the winner will 
receive a trophy, $50 of the net purse being reserved to purchase 
^Regular entries must be made at the cashier's office before 
6 P. Mi, Thursday, May 8. Penalty entries may be made after 
May 8, up to the commencement of the event, by paying $10 
entrance, targets included. Entries are not transferrable, and 
entrance money cannot be withdrawn after the handicaps have been 
awarded. 
Minutacturers' Representatives. 
A special rule of the Interstate Association provides .is follows: 
"That all paid representatives, whether paid in shells, guns, 
money or otherwise, and all those connected in any way with com- 
panies manufacturing guns, shot, shells, powder, targets and 
traps, shall be barred from participating in sweepstakes and purses 
at tournaments held under the auspices of or given by the Inter- 
state Association, but are eligible to shoot for 'targets only' for 
the purpose of displaying their goods, and shall stand at the 
regulation distance as provided in the shooting rules of the Inter- 
state Association. The decision as to who such paid men are is 
left at all times to the Association's manager, whose decision 
shall be final." , 
The above rule, however, shall not apply in any handicap events 
at the above tournaments if such events arc stated to be '"open 
to all." 
The aim of the Interstate Association, an organization that was 
formed and incorporated "for the encouragement of trapshooting, 
in giving this tournament, is to foster a sport that is deservedly 
popular; to bring together experts, semi-experts and novices; to 
safeguard the interests of both, and to show how a large trap 
shooting event should be run. 
Special mention musrbe made of the fact that the Interstate 
Association adheres to its usual rule of barring paid experts, and 
all who come under the head of manufacturers' agents, from par- 
ticipating in the purses in the regular events. All such are wel- 
come to shoot, "for targets only" in those events. In the handi- 
cap events, however, the Association makes special conditions, 
fully set forth elsewhere, feeling satisfied that the ability of its' 
handicap committee is such that all will be placed on an equal 
footing, and each shooter will have an equal chance to win one or 
other of the trophies for special competition in those events. 
The system of handicapping, which is, perhaps, the most gen- 
erally used, is that of giving allowance of targets to the weaker 
shots. This is, at best, very unsatisfactory, it being difficult to 
adjust handicaps on an equitable basis under such a system. 
Another system of handicapping is that by which an allowance 
of "misses as breaks" is made to those who are less expert than 
their opponents. This system is easier to handle in a fairly- 
equitable manner than the one above described, but it is still 
somewhat unsatisfactory. 
The Interstate Association decided two years ago to discard 
them both, and handicap by distance only. Success proved its 
wisdom. The distance handicap will be used again this year. 
In appointing the handicap committee for its third Grand Ameri- 
can Handicap target tournament, the Interstate Association was 
at special pains to appoint on such committee those whom it 
deemed best suited for the purpose. Having been uniformly suc- 
cessful in its choice in past years, the task of appointing a com- 
mittee for this year's tournament was not a difficult one. 
It is with the greatest pleasure that the Association announces 
that it has secured the services of a handicap committee composed 
of five men, each one of whom is thoroughly well qualified to 
judge of the individual merits of the contestants, and to award 
handicaps accordingly. 
The committee is constituted as follows: B. Waters, of Forest 
and Stream, Chairman; W. R. Hobart, of American Field; Will 
K. Park, of Sporting Life; M. R. Herrington, of Shooting and 
Fishing; D, F. Pride, of Field and Fancy. 
Mr. Elmer E. Shaner, manager of the Interstate Association, will 
be secretary to the committee, but will not have a vote in the 
handicapping of contestants. 
The committee will meet in the Casino at Interstate Park on 
the evenings of May 6, 7 and 8, to award handicaps for the Pre- 
liminary Handicap, the Grand American Handicap at targets, and 
the Consolation Handicap, respectively. Entries for these events 
close at 6 P. M. on the day previous to that for which it is 
scheduled. , 
Shooting will commence each day upon the arrival of the train 
which leaves Long Island City at 9:20 A. M., and Flatbush 
avenue, Brooklyn, at 9:25 A. M. 
The Interstate Association trapshooting rules will govern all 
points not otherwise provided for. No guns larger than a 12- 
gauge allowed. Black powder barred. Targets will be thrown 
50yds. 
The standard bore of the gun is No. 12, and ' in the handicap 
events all contestants will be handicapped on that basis. Con- 
testants using guns oi smaller bore must stand on the mark alot- 
ted to them. 
Winners of money in any event must apply to the compiler of 
scores for orders on the cashier for the money due them. No 
money will be paid out by the cashier except on receipt of such 
an order. 
Rule 11 of the Interstate Association rules, relating to bore of 
gun, is not in force at this tournament. No guns larger than 12- 
gauge allowed, weight of gnns unlimited. 
The Interstate Association adds $1,000, of which amount $100 
will be reserved to purchase a sterling silver trophy for the winner 
of first money in the Grand American Handicap at targets. 
All purses in the regular events will be divided according to 
the Rose system, into four mon«ys at the ratio of 8, 5, 3, 2. 
Contestants are requested tcj make entries for the entire pro- 
gramme each day. Money wall be refunded in all uncontested 
events, and the contestant has ibut to notify the cashier of his in- 
tention to withdraw. 
Price of targets, 2 cents each, included in all entrances. 
In the handicap events ties that are shot off will be at 25 targets 
per man, and the original distances contestants stand at will 
govern. 
The official score will be kept on a score board in plain view 
of the contestant. It will be the duty of the contestant to look 
at the score board and see to it that the right result is recorded. 
In case of error it must be corrected at once, as no appeal will be 
allowed after the contestant has left and passed on to the next 
set of traps. 
Admittance to Interstate Park will be free to all during the 
entire tournament. 
A warm and substantial lunch will be served each day in the 
Casino for the sum of 50 cents. 
Bank checks, drafts or bill of exchange, will not be received at 
the cashier's office, nor will any check, draft or bill of exchange 
be cashed during the tournament. This rule will be strictly ad- 
hered to. 
A separate locker will be assigned to each contestant desiring 
one, there being a sufficient number to accommodate all, no matter 
how large the number of entries may be. 
One important feature in connection with the lockers is that tliey 
are large enough for a gun to stand in when the gun is put to- 
gether, thus permitting a contestant to keep his gun under lock 
and key at all times when he is not using it. The lockers are also 
amply sufficient to accommodate the other belongings of a con- 
testant, such as gun case, shells, traveling bag, etc., and no two 
lockers have the same key. 
Lockers will be rented to those who desire them at $1 for the 
week's shooting. Each applicant will be required to deposit $2. 
of which amount $1 will be refunded on return of the key when 
through with the locker. 
Guns, ammunition, etc., forwarded by express must be prepaid 
and sent to Interstate Park, Queens, L. L, N. Y. Mark your 
own name on box that poods are shipped in. 
Special attention is called to the schedule of events arranged 
•for each day of. the tournament, The condition* oi the handicap 
events merit— and will of course receive— more careful study than 
usual. ■ ( , 
In the handicap events the purses will be divided among the 
"high guns," the number of "high guns" being governed by the 
number of entries. 
No expense will be spared to make the tournament run smoothly. 
The most expert and competent help will be secured, and the 
office force will be large and capable. 
Four sets of traps will be used, and all shooting Will be at - 
unknown angles. 
Further information relative to the tournament will be cheer- 
fully furnished by Edward Banks, secretary-treasurer, 318 Broad- 
way, New York, or by the manager, Elmer E. Shaner, 111 Fourth 
avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. 
Arkansas Championships. 
Pine Bluff, Ark., March 25. — Jones' Park, the home of that 
active shooting organization, the Pine Bluff Gun Club, was the 
scene of the second open contest for the live-bird championship 
and the possession of the elegant Peters Cartridge Company s 
trophy. Iwertty-two principals qualified for the race, which was at 
25 birds, 30yds. rise, Interstate rules. The contest was fraught 
with interest from start to finish, and while it was any one's race 
up to the very close, it was eventually won by J. A. Coles, a local 
man, on the fine score of 24. This was a popular win, and the vic- 
tor is clearly entitled to the honor, as he shot with rare skill and 
judgment throughout, and in the closing rounds, when the quality 
of the birds improved materially, made many fine kills, thereby 
Clearly demonstrating that he is capaWe of displaying his ability 
Under pressure for at this juncture a miss would mean a tedious 
shoot-off and the probable loss of the trophy and honor. 
The other chief factor in the contest was I. J. Vick, also a local 
man, who distinguished himself by killing his first 20 birda in 
slashing style; hut lack of experience overcame his natural abilities, 
arid this, with' the strain of having made the pace so long, evi- 
dently was responsible for his losing 3 of his remaining 5. He, 
Howell, Clements, Pemberton and Cromwell all finished with 22, 
which was next to the winner. 
The weather during the early part of the race was very foggy, 
and it was a difficult matter to judge dark birds accurately. Col- 
lectively, these were rather an ordinary lot, and the murky con- 
dition of the atmosphere and the total absence of any wind, added 
neither snap nor vigor. Aside from the foggy condition of the 
weather, the shoot was a very pleasant one, and all the principals 
were highly pleased with the manner in which it was conducted. 
As soon as Coles was announced the winner, J. E. Balle, of 
Stuttgart, immediately challenged him to an individual contest, 
and the pair will meet here April 8. 
Geo. W. Clements is the "holder of the individual flying target 
championship of the State, and J, E. Balle was an aspirant for ihe 
possession of the trophy that goes with the honor. Just prior to 
the commencement of the live-bird event they settled their little 
argument in a 50-target contest, and Clements easily defended his 
title by putting up the very excellent score of 47, while his oppon- 
ent could account for but 36 of his. Following are the scores: 
Col es 1222221 21 2222022222222222—24 
Vick 11212122122222222222*021)2—22 
Howell *222122212202220222222221— 22 
Clements , 222222O222222200222222222—22 
Pemberton 2220222022222222222222*12—22 
Balle .2120*2221202122*2222221 22—21 
Cromwell 2012122221212021*21112111—22 
Dr Williams ..... 1222222**111122222202221*— 21 
Sumpter A *222222222*2222*200222212— 20 
Lloyd 222*202221*2222*222(12*222—19 
Litzke 2*2222*222222222022022*20—19 
Speers 2*2*1222*2*22222*022202222—19 
Dr Lenow 1222201122211*102121202*0—19 
Conrey 22*12121 212221 220**022010—18 
Glasscow , 11 202*22221221 002021 21 **2 — 18 
Matthews .202*222001120202220022110—16 
Oyster 1011102011*10011010121001—15 
Powell '. 0021*2022012*0*2201010201—13 
Ball ***22020001222201002*2*02— 12 
Arnold 00102020022120*002122002*— 12 
Robinson **201 00221 11 1200020002000— 11 
De Long *2*22222222222*w 
Paui, R. Litzke. 
Mississippi Valley Notes. 
Theke was a grand wind-up reunion at Dupont Park, St. Louis, 
on March 23, in preparation for the Grand American Handicap. 
Both the Dupont trophy and Rawlings medal were contested for. 
For the former trophy fifteen out of twenty-two contestants fin- 
ished with straight scores. In the shoot-off, John Cabanne won, 
with Orvis the runner-up. 
The Rawlings medal was won by Lenarth on the third contest. 
The scores in both competitions follows 
Dupont Medal: 
• „:,¥P§ { && Handicap. 
* Killed. Score. Killed. Score. 
Money, 32 7 7 Bowman, 29 8 8 
Crosby, 29 7 8 Kenyon, 28..... 8 8 
White, 29 6 7 Clay, 29 .6 7 
Kilgour, 29 7 8 Cornell, 28 6 8 
Brooks, 29 7 8 Brown 29 7 8 
Dr Sims, 29 7 8 Baggerman, 29 ...8 8 
J Cabanne, 29... 7 8 Field, 29..... ...6 7 
C G Spencer, 29 8 8 Dr Cummings, 29 6 7 
Orvis, 29 6 8 Spicer, 29 7 8 
Dr Spencer, 28 7 8 Herbert, 28 4 6 
Dr Plumer, 28........ 6 8 ' Rock, 29....... 6 7 
Rawlings medal: C. G. Spencer 23, Dr. Sims 21, Hull 18 
Chnstman 6, Shields 10, Crosby 19, Orvis 20. Bowman 21, Mer- 
mod 19, Money 21, Childs 16, Kilgour 16, Plumer 22, Brooke 23 
White 18, Dr. Spencer 16, Brown 23, Clay 23, Cornell 18, Cabanne 
23, Lenharth 23, Davis 21, Rock 21, Baggerman 21. 
A New Record. 
The incident of the day was the sensational work of Mr. Harold 
Money, who is now a demonstrator for the Winchester Repeating 
Arms Company, in a contest at double-target shooting. As a 
special feature Alec Mermod, Dr. Plumer and Money arranged to 
shoot at 25 pairs each for the price of the birds. Mermod scored 
24. Plumer 38 and Money 49. Money's single miss was the second 
bird of his ninth pair. Having made such a start, Mr. Money 
was urged to continue to 100, to see what he could do on 50 pairs. 
He consented. The targets were thrown out just as in ordinary 
competition, and Mr. Money scored them all, making the phenom- 
enal record of 99 out of 100 on doubles. 
There is no surprise here in the West at the large entry list for 
the Grand American. As soon as the event was brought to the 
West, it was. a foregone conclusion that this great central basin 
would turn out an unprecedented number of contestants, and every 
one familiar with conditions here predicted that it would be so. 
And there will be other records broken in the great competition 
next week. 
Chesapeake Gun Club. 
Newport News Va March 26.-The regular weekly shoot of 
the Chesapeake Gun Club was held to-day. Following are the 
scores: ' ° 
First match, 25 targets: T, F. Stearnes 22, B. B. Semmes 21, 
Dr. J. Charles 18, E. S. Robinson 20, L. D. Thomas 19, F. Latimer 
16. G. B. James 22. 
Second match 25 targets: Dr. J. Charles 23, T. F. Stearnes 21. 
B B. Semmes 21, E S. Robinson 20. F. Latimer 19, G. B. James 
15>, L. D. Thomas 17. 
Third match, 25 targets: T. F, Stearnes 22, Dr. J. Charles 21, 
i>. is. Semmes 20. T F S 
Smith town Gun Club. 
.„ M ^ C iM 2 -^ Tlle r 1 $ g l 1,ar shoo L of the Smithtowu, L. I., Gun Club 
was held to-day. Not many shooters were present. Call was high 
sun, with Tyler a close second. Following are the scores: 
| vem t s: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 
c Targets; 1() 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 
§. mit . h • 8 7 5 5 6 8 7 6 7 6 7 t . 
Ohyia 8 5. 9 5 4 6 7 6 7 ... 
£ a l ' S 10 9 9 10 7 9 8 7 10 8 *9 '? 
lykr 9 89 10. 9-7 .. 799-1 76 
Krtcham 6 7 4 6 4 9 7 8 I ., 
urusn ... 4 .„ <a „^ 4 s> >s * ^ 
