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When you are building your website, it's important to make sure that it's mobile responsive. This means that the pages and posts will be displayed okay, regardless of the screen size they are viewed on (desktop, tablet or mobile).
In this tutorial we'll check out some guidelines that might be useful to you when you are working with columns on various screen sizes.
Columns come in handy when you want to create a neat looking layout, in which all elements are aligned just as you want them to be. Thus, you are able to place two or more elements next to each other while keeping them aligned across all screen sizes:
Columns present a unique challenge when it comes to responsive editing. Nevertheless, you can use some of the options available in the Thrive editor to make sure your columns are staked properly.
Here are some of the features and tweaks that might help you with that:
column breakpoints
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Always make sure you are on the mobile view when applying this changes to your columns:
The Thrive visual editor opens by default in the desktop mode, but you can view and edit your page layout on two additional screen sizes: tablet, and mobile. They are located at the bottom of the screen:
Column breakpoints
Breakpoints are set pixel numbers at which a website will switch from displaying one version of a page to a another one. There's a breakpoint between the desktop and tablet layout, and there's also one between the tablet and mobile layout.
The breakpoints in Thrive Architect and Thrive Theme Builder are as follows:
Any viewport wider than 1025px will display the desktop version of your page.
Any viewport narrower than 1025px but wider than 768px will show the tablet version.
Any viewport narrower than 768px will show the mobile layout.
In addition to website breakpoints, the "Columns" element has breakpoints as well. This means that the columns will stack on top of each other only when the specified minimum pixel number is met.
For example, you might have a 4 columns layout on your website that looks okay when viewed on a desktop:
This is a horizontal format for the columns, when displayed on desktops and tablets. However, when viewed on a mobile device, they might look something like this:
A better way of arranging them would be vertically - one column stacked on top of another. You can control when columns wrap by adjusting the Column breakpoint.
With your "Columns" element selected, activate the "Wrap columns" toggle from the left sidebar:
And increase the value of the column breakpoint until your columns are arranged as you want them to:
You will notice that the columns will shift as you are dragging the slider left and right:
So the column breakpoint is the minimum width a column will shrink to, before it will stack vertically.
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Another option you can use here is the reverse column order.
You might have a layout like this one, that displays nicely on a desktop:
But on a mobile you will have the columns all mixed up:
To remedy this, you can reverse the column order on mobile. From the same left sidebar list options, find and enable the toggle button next to "Reverse column order":
Your columns should now be arranged in a proper manner:
So the reverse column order might be a small tweak you can make, for a better result on mobile devices. You might still have to work with the positioning options and the layout, but it's still a quick fix that you can use on smaller screen sizes.
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MANSFIELD, Ga. - In a post on his personal Facebook page, Mansfield Mayor Jefferson Riley announced his resignation from the elected position, effective Friday, March 22.
Riley served in the position for five years and three months and was in the final year of his current term.
Riley said comments were made on the "Mansfield GA City News and Info" Facebook group page, of which he is blocked and unable to provide a rebuttal.
"The slander and lies that were increasing on me by this group were certainly adding a lot of stress, but again it was just on me," Riley told The Covington News. "When they mentioned my wife two or three times that was just going too far. I'm not going to have anyone disparage my family. I honor and respect my wife too much for that."
Riley hopes to continue to see growth and development in Mansfield and holds no harsh feelings.
"I absolutely loved serving in this position," he said. "I could absolutely care less about my title as mayor, I just loved serving my community."
Riley said now that he has resigned from the position, Mayor Pro-Tem Perry Lunsford will serve as mayor in the interim. In August, anyone wishing to run for the elected position can register as a candidate. The election will be in November.
"I don't have to be the mayor of Mansfield," he told The News. "I've loved doing the job and it's really sad that I can't continue to be a part of it."

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Experts offer tips and ideas for meeting professionals
As the year slowly comes to a close, many financial and insurance meeting planners may be thinking about what they should be keeping on their radar. Smart Meetings sat down with experts Cathy Diem, director of sales for financial and insurance accounts at Hilton Worldwide, Katrina Kent, CMP, CMM vice president of Meetings Management and Event Strategy (MMES) team at Liberty Mutual Insurance and Jennifer C. Squeglia, CMP, Independent Contractor at RLC Events, to get the inside scoop.
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Out of all the trends that have risen in 2023, our experts pointed to a few that will definitely be making their way into 2024.
"There's definitely more emphasis on wellness, sustainability and inclusivity," said Jennifer Squeglia, "I think there's great energy in our industry right now. It's busy and I think people are roaring back. As crazy as it can be, I think it's wonderful to know that we're here and that all our attendees are appreciating being in person more than ever before."
Did 2023 reignite the Golden Age of Travel? Cathy Diem believes so. She also credited the Las Vegas IMEX event for invigorating the industry, "It's great to be able to feed off that energy of the crowds at these events, and to grow and strengthen the partnerships now that we're back."
Katrina Kent offered a more introspective take on the past year, stating, "I think we're all still figuring it out when it comes to on-site events versus off-site events and the big come back from the pandemic. The question is what happens next?"
"I think we're all still figuring it out when it comes to on-site events versus off-site events and the big come back from the pandemic. The question is what happens next?"
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As many offices still utilize a hybrid working arrangement, inter-office interactions among colleagues can be few and far between.
"It's hard to build a culture when you've got people working in their living rooms or their home offices," Squeglia continued, citing her reason for why she's seeing more business meetings among companies. "I do think I'm seeing an increase in bringing people together, not just for content, but team building and networking."
Planners should also be aware of the needs of attendees while preparing their future events, "Attendees have become more protective of their time and have high expectations for that time when they commit to being away from home," Diem said. "They want interaction, not lectures, they want more white space. They want to feel as though they have a role in choosing their own meetings journey. They're less of a captive audience and more of a savvy travel consumer."
"I think there's great energy in our industry right now. It's busy and I think people are roaring back. As crazy as it can be, I think it's wonderful to know that we're here and that all our attendees are appreciating being in person more than ever before."
– Jennifer C. Squeglia, CMP, Independent Contractor at RLC Events
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To host your event on or off-site? That is the question planners could be asking themselves. Ultimately it depends on where you want to put your money. On the one hand, Squeglia stated that F&B would be less expensive for the on-site choice. However, AV has gone up in price since the pandemic. Hotels that have features like that built-in may be a more cost-effective method.
According to the data gathered a part of the 2023 FICP Industry and Perception Study, 47.1% of meeting professionals are planning 26 or more in-person events and 34.3% of hospitality partners are expecting that many events.
For 2024, the data shows that the majority of events planners are aiming to host 6-25 in-person events.
Lead Times and Developing Partnerships
More data from the study showed a continuation of shorter lead times. 21.6% are actively planning with less than 6 months out, 52.9% with 6-12 months out, 15.7% with 13-18 months out and 9.8% more than 18 months out.
"This entire year and last year there's so much in flux on the insurance side, it's really a dynamic time. We have to get really creative and we're depending on our partnerships. The value of the partnership, between the hospitality side and the planning side, makes all the difference in these situations," Kent said. "We're trying to fill those holes and get good deals at the same time. Having data to make those decisions in our back pocket at all times has been really helpful."
Standing Behind Sustainability
The focus on sustainability starts at the RFP level. "Climate change is something that's affecting all of us, it's affecting our programs. It's affecting the dollars and cents that go into things. There are a whole host of considerations when we're choosing the destination and the venue but we really have to prepare for everything in new ways because it all intersects together and climate and sustainability are really at the heart of that," Kent said.
Diem agreed and said she has seen more sustainability concerns at the RFP level. "I've got one company that's about to launch a survey to all previously contracted venues with simple ESG questions as they start to identify venues that'll help them in the future."
"It's great to be able to feed off that energy of the crowds at these events, and to grow and strengthen the partnerships now that we're back."
– Cathy Diem, director of sales for financial and insurance accounts at Hilton Worldwide.
Lower Budgets, Higher Costs
Further data from the FICP study showed a jump in limited budgets at 69.4% with an increase in budgets sitting at 10.2%. Meanwhile, hospitality partners are enacting increasing costs across the board from staffing, room rates, F&B, AV costs and ancillary charges.
In working with venues to find possible areas of cost saving, planners can look at creating a menu of the day or sharing menus and AV with other groups that are also hosting at your venue. It may also be beneficial to share budget ranges with your hospitality partner up-front.
Meeting planners may also want to consider alternative cities that may offer better financial options.
Exchange Over Entertainment
Finally, the FICP study showed a 47.1% increase in networking and relationship building, 41.2% growth in collaboration and culture building, 19.6% growth in innovation and 15.7% increase in education and training but with a decrease in pure hospitality or entertainment at 23.5%.
"If [attendees are] going to be investing their time and their energy to be there together, there's an expectation that they want to be connected to something. It needs to mean more than it used to," Kent said.
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Felicity Huffman received her sentence Friday for her role in the college admissions scandal — 14 days in federal prison.
Huffman pleaded guilty to fraud charges in May. On Friday, judge Indira Talwani sentenced her to two weeks in federal prison, a $30,000 fine, one year of supervised released and 250 hours of community service.
She will turn herself into Federal Correction Institution, Dublin (FCI Dublin), in Dublin, California, on Oct. 25.
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Social worker Patricia Clark and her daughter were sentenced to FCI Dublin back in 1998. And they were told it wouldn't be a horrible experience.
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Horticulture, forklift training, computer programing, art therapy and parenting classes are part of a long list of programs available.
Plus there are clubs and courses, such as knitting and meditation, aimed at relieving stress for the estimated 950 inmates.
With its sweet-smelling gardens and tennis courts, the penitentiary may not seem much like a prison.
In 2015, Larry Levine, director and founder of Wall Street Prison Consultants, told The Washington Post it's not a gritty experience.
"It's kind of like a junior college setting," he told The Washington Post. "I don't want to call it a stress-free environment, but it's a lot of hanging out with the other inmates."
A daily schedule, according to Levine, includes inmates waking up at 6 a.m., breakfast at 7:15 a.m., work duty, lunch, work, head count at 4 p.m., mail call, dinner, free time, head count, lights out by 11 p.m.
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James Brown has broken silence after his leaked intimate video with a lady went viral .
Naija News NG reports that the cross dresser challenged his shocked male fans to bring their babes to him and see what he will do to them .
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THE new Girl Guides WA State Commissioner is ready to make the Belmont-based organisation be known for more than just their biscuits.
Noranda resident Katrina Lane has been a Girl Guides WA volunteer since her niece joined Morley Girl Guides 10 years ago.
She will start her role as State Commissioner on July 1 after holding a role as Assistant State Commissioner since 2016.
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READ NOWMs Lane said future programs for the girls would tackle issues including self-esteem and body image, financial literacy and gender imbalance in board members.
"In my time, I would really like people to look beyond the biscuits," she said.
"Biscuits are great and it makes people smile but I would love to extend that conversation."
Ms Lane said the role of the Girl Guides was to provide a safe space for girls to work out who they were and how they fit in society.
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Turmeric extract is just one of those superfoods that has actually taken the all-natural health world by tornado. While the majority of people could use this flavor to include taste to curries, wellness fanatics make use of turmeric for its many supposed health and wellness benefits. Just a few of the examined advantages consist of sustaining a healthy body immune system, supporting muscular tissue as well as joint health and sustaining healthy cognitive function.Turmeric Chai Yogi Tea
This made me start to think about how I can start to experience a few of the benefits of turmeric Because of turmeric's buzz, you can obtain your repair of turmeric in many kinds. I'm a substantial follower of turmeric's researched benefits – not its smell or taste. Lathering myself in turmeric soap or having a turmeric-ginger tea had not been specifically my cup of tea in itself, nevertheless that's not too much of a concern when I learned that supplemented turmeric might in fact be more reliable than raw turmeric extract. Hear me out.Turmeric Chai Yogi Tea
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Just how supplemented turmeric beats raw turmeric.Turmeric Chai Yogi Tea
There are circumstances in which it is better to soak up nutrients through supplements over whole food sources. While unusual, extracted turmeric is just one of these distinct scenarios.
The focus of curcuminoids can be more powerful in supplements compared to raw turmeric extract. While curcumin generally composes 2 – 8 % of turmeric, the curcumin extract in turmeric supplements commonly consist of 95% curcuminoids. ¹ As a result of the reduced resource of curcumins in turmeric, you will struggle to check the health advantages of turmeric by just sprinkling it on your food.
In addition, one research study revealed that cooking turmeric extract might result in the loss of the curcumin substance. Boiling turmeric extract for 20 mins was found to be one of the most damaging, suggesting that your turmeric curry or sluggish chef comes to be much less and also much less advantageous.
Numerous turmeric supplements likewise consist of some form of peppercorn. The reason for this is curcumin is tricky to absorb on its own. Nonetheless, when paired with peppercorn, there can be a 20-fold rise in bioavailability contrasted to turmeric utilized alone. Some copyrighted kinds of pepper essence have been especially created for this purpose. Turmeric Chai Yogi Tea
Choosing in between turmeric supplements.
When selecting in between turmeric capsules, a worrying variety of supplements were made abroad or were Genetically Modified Microorganisms – GMO. I don't find out about you, but I agree to pay extra for a supplement that is made in the US as well as is non-GMO.
Another thing I would try to find is the presence of organic or non-organic turmeric extract. I understand the procedure of classifying an ingredient as organic is quite rigorous. For an active ingredient to be identified as natural, it requires to be generated without genetic engineering or GMOs. Organic turmeric root is quite a bit more expensive, which is why it is rather unusual to find an affordable supplement with organic turmeric.
Surprisingly, some turmeric supplements weren't vegan – I find this rather surprising thinking about the essential components are plant based! This is greatly because of the capsules being made from jelly. While I'm not vegan, I can see the advantage of maintaining supplements as plant-based as feasible and also preventing unnecessary injury triggered by gelatin capsules.
There were likewise some encouraging soft gel options, nonetheless none of these included natural turmeric and also lots of had a lengthy list of fillers. Soft gels are sometimes vegan, yet commonly include jelly. When possible, I would certainly opt for turmeric supplements in a vegan-friendly vegetable pill.
Considering all of this, I uncovered VitaPost Turmeric Curcumin Plus. Vegan pleasant, 1500mg of natural turmeric extract, and also a strong concentration of curcumin, make this my turmeric supplement of selection.
VitaPost Turmeric Curcumin Plus is a dietary supplement including BioPerine and turmeric essences. A huge perk is the formula was developed to be taken pleasure in by lots of people. It is vegan pleasant, gluten complimentary, sugar cost-free and also non-GMO.Turmeric Chai Yogi Tea
Benefits of VitaPost Turmeric Curcumin Plus.Turmeric Chai Yogi Tea
You may be wondering who need to consider turmeric supplements. The excellent feature of Turmeric extract Curcumin Plus is that almost anybody might gain from supplementing turmeric extract. Every person can benefit from antioxidant support in some form as well as turmeric is commonly tolerated. That being said, constantly speak with a medical care professional before taking any kind of dietary supplement – that includes this.
I 'd be specifically wary if you are pregnant. Big quantities of curcumin taken during pregnancy might alter the degrees of estrogen in the body. The effects for this on maternity aren't worth it in my opinion, however I am not a physician and would suggest consulting yours prior to making any type of decisions.Turmeric Chai Yogi Tea
The Science of Life + The Seasoning of Life.
Ayurveda is one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems. In Sanskrit, Ayurveda means "The Science of Life." Stemming from India, it follows the concept of promoting health rather than combating disease.
Turmeric has been used for centuries in Ayurveda practices to promote good health. It is thought to have lots of helpful homes as well as is often suggested as a solution in a paste type. Probably the variety of thought advantages can be linked to contemporary scientific research's searchings for that this root has strong antioxidant homes.
Something I discover fascinating is that the idea of bioavailability improving originates from Ayurveda. Actually, the term 'bioavailability enhancer' was first coined by researchers in India, that found and also clinically verified piperine as the globe's initial bioavailability enhancer in 1976. ⁶ Piperine is, you guessed it, the bioavailability enhancer that Turmeric Curcumin Plus makes use of.
The formula for VitaPost Turmeric extract Curcumin utilizes several of the practices from Ayurveda that have been medically verified to integrate the science of life with the seasoning of life.Turmeric Chai Yogi Tea
Just How does Turmeric extract Curcumin Plus work?
Turmeric Extract Curcumin Plus is a mix of three vital ingredients; organic turmeric extract, curcumin, as well as BioPerine (piperine). Allow's dive into exactly how these 3 active ingredients collaborate to form Turmeric Curcumin Plus.
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Organic Turmeric extract.
It wouldn't be right to discuss a turmeric supplement without discussing the turmeric very first. This golden superfood has actually been utilized in Ayurveda wellness practices for countless years. Modern medication is only just catching up to the Ayurveda methods, with lots of research studies showing promising health and wellness benefits.
The major medical targets of turmeric extract are the digestive organs. Some studies have actually revealed appealing outcomes when turmeric is made use of for the intestines, bowel, and colon.
Turmeric extract is well-known for offering potent antioxidant assistance. While a lot of turmeric extract's advantages can be linked to its curcuminoids, the verdict is still out on whether turmeric extract or curcumin is better for your health and wellness. Much more study is needed prior to scientists can wrap up whether one is much better than the various other. That stated, I would try to take the closest form to the food (turmeric extract) as possible. I can see why the Turmeric extract Curcumin Plus formula includes 1200mg of natural turmeric as well as 100mg of turmeric with 95% curcuminoids.
On that particular note, let's check out what is so special regarding curcumin.
A great deal of the research study into turmeric swiftly disperses to curcuminoids and their advantages. Research studies indicate that curcuminoids additionally sustain the body immune system, cognitive feature, and joint health.
Curcuminoids are thought about to be natural antioxidants. It is this strong antioxidant result that can sustain joint as well as muscular tissue health by fighting free-radicals as well as oxidation.
Much like ginger, curcumin likewise makes a special look around Christmas time. While we wouldn't suggest switching your gingerbread guys with turmeric cookies right now, I can absolutely see the advantage of supplementing turmeric to support the body immune system and your body's antioxidant possibility. This body immune system assistance likewise even more bolsters curcumin's joint and also muscle mass support.
An additional encouraging benefit of curcumin is the possible to sustain healthy brain feature. Several studies have actually connected taking curcumin daily with healthy and balanced cognitive feature. The reason for this is thought to be curcumin's antioxidant potential. One little research study showed prospective to support a healthy attitude and also minimize sensations of tension.
Probably curcumin's best flaw is just how complicated it is to take in on its own. It matters not the number of tablespoons of curcumin you eat if minimal of the nutrients are being absorbed.
Remember when I mentioned that turmeric extract is best strengthened with pepper? Well, fulfill the pepper! BioPerine (well-known chemically as piperine) is one of the most popular black pepper essence. This trademarked essence's background tells the story of its success, with over two decades of being used as a bioavailability enhancer.
When BioPerine is taken with curcumin, there can be a 20-fold rise in bioavailability compared to curcumin alone. Who would certainly've presumed that a black pepper essence could be so effective?
To comprehend the power of integrating these components, it assists to understand a little bit concerning exactly how the body absorbs nutrients. Nevertheless, it's not about what you consume, yet what you soak up.
When you consume actual food, you're not just consuming solitary nutrients, however instead an entire range of substances (minerals, vitamins, enzymes as well as other rewards). These substances work together to allow the body to harness the best outcomes. When one compound is isolated – like curcumin from turmeric – it is unlikely to be utilized by the body in the same way. Scientific consensus presently stands that you benefit from all the parts of the root, just the method nature meant.
There are numerous advantageous compounds within the turmeric root in addition to the curcuminoids. This includes the unpredictable oils, sesquiterpenes, aromatic parts, as well as rhizomes. The volatile oils have shown possible in supporting turmeric extract's immune support impacts. ¹³ Additionally, the BioPerine of Turmeric extract Curcumin Plus opens the turmeric's advantages in a way that the raw root alone can refrain.
Offering Size as well as Cautions.Turmeric Chai Yogi Tea
Turmeric Curcumin Plus includes 60 beautiful orange pills in every container, equal to a one-month supply. Take two each day 20-30 minutes prior to a meal. I 'd say the dimension of the capsules are simple to ingest for lots of people.
A couple of moments after opening the bottle you will certainly be greeted with a warm turmeric aroma. As turmeric has a solid fragrance, I 'd be worried by any turmeric supplements that don't have a turmeric odor (except for maybe soft gels).
Keep in mind that I am not a signed up dietician or medical professional. I am simply your typical person with the time to investigate. Constantly talk to your healthcare professional prior to using any dietary supplement.
Let's get to the root of it.
Altogether, Turmeric extract Curcumin Plus seems like a terrific choice for anybody taking into consideration a turmeric supplement. It's not the least expensive supplement on the market, however for being non-GMO, made in the US, as well as including natural turmeric extract, I would say it is well worth it.Turmeric Chai Yogi Tea


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today i learned about prgramming code with analog hardware. I was slightly familiar with the work because ive used code and those types of deign board in school.Though it was a while ago so i had to familirize myself with it
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TODAY I LEARNED ABOUT ADOBE illustrator and i watch a very long video on the basic and making example models.I knew a little about adobe before watvhing thevideo so it refreshed some of the basics i had while teaching me the correct design methods
finished up the section from yesterday then moved into artuicles that helped me make sure I make my product correctly then I built a fake model of my deisgn with paper which was challenging. then i moved on to starting the adobe video.
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Fir Cottage is a delightful cottage on the western side and at the southern part of Long Street. It was built between 1857 and 1861.
The green arrow indicates the position of Fir Cottage at the southern end of Long Street.
Extract from O.S. Map c.1945. Courtesy Ray & Maureen Beales
In recent years, Fir Cottage was renamed to avoid confusion with nearby Fir Tree Farm.
Robert Utting was the first owner of the house. However, I am unsure whether Robert Utting ever occupied the house.
When he died in 1878, the ownership of the property passed to his only son, Walter Utting. Again, I do not believe that Walter Utting ever occupied the house.
Sale to James Toll
Extract from the Conveyance dated 21 October 1880 between Walter Utting, James F Reeve & Richard H Reeve to James Toll. Courtesy Pat Price
On the 21st October, 1880, the Reverend James Toll, a Baptist Minister of Great Ellingham, completed his purchase of the property from Walter Utting.
I am unclear as to whether the property was then called 'Fir Cottage'. Nevertheless by 1913, the cottage certainly had the name 'Fir Cottage'.
Purchase Price
Toll paid a total sum of £125 for the property.
However Walter Utting only received £21 6s 2d (twenty one pounds six shillings and tuppence) of the sale price. In 1861, Walter's father, Robert Utting, borrowed £70 against the property. This sum together with accrued interest remained outstanding.
Extract from the Conveyance dated 21 October 1880 between Walter Utting, James F Reeve & Richard H Reeve to James Toll. Courtesy Pat Price
Accordingly the sum of £103 13s 10d (one hundred and three pounds thirteen shillings and ten pence) was paid to the lenders, the Reverend James Farr Reeve and Richard Henry Reeve, to repay mortgage debt.
The above extract from the 1880 Conveyance shows two receipts for the purchase money – one signed by Walter Utting (for his £21 6s 2d) and the other by James F Reeve and Richard H Reeve (for their £103 13s 10d).
James Toll
The Reverend James Toll was a Cornishman. With his wife and young daughter, Toll came to Great Ellingham from Essex to take up the position of the Pastor at the Baptist Church in 1871. He stepped down as Pastor in 1876.
The Manse
Photograph taken August 2020
I assume that during his period of pastorship, James Toll and his family lived at The Manse in Long Street. However, I do not know exactly when the Toll family moved out of The Manse. Given that James Toll did not purchase Fir Cottage until 1880, I wonder whether he initially rented the cottage from Robert Utting, and then (on Robert's death) Walter Utting.
The Reverend James Toll was very much involved in village life. He was a committee member of the Universal Beneficent Society which was formed in 1876. For many years, Toll was a member of the School Board. He was also one of the first members of the Parish Council formed in 1896.
Marriage of Daughter & Death of Wife
On the first day of January, 1890, James Toll's only surviving daughter married local farmer, Frederick William Brighton at the Baptist Chapel in Long Street. Within two years, Toll's wife Mary died at the age of 66. Frederick Brighton farmed at Penhill Farm.
Toll's Daughter Emigrates
However in October 1895, Frederick and Helen Brighton sold up and left Penhill Farm. Not long after, Brighton was declared bankrupt. The couple emigrated to South Africa along with their daughter Aldyth.
Deposit of Deeds
On the 31st October, 1896, the Reverend James Toll 'deposited' the deeds to Fir Cottage with Barclays & Co. of Norwich. The deeds were retained by the Bank as security for £150 which the Bank had loaned to Toll. Perhaps James Toll had financially assisted his daughter and son-in-law with their move to South Africa.
Last Will & Testament
Around the age of 71, James Toll drew up his last will and testament on the 23rd September, 1898.
He appointed his friends as his executors – farmer Alfred William Augustus Clarke of Portwood Farm, Great Ellingham; James Thomas Lane a Baptist Minister of Odiham, Hampshire and Great Ellingham shopkeeper Robert D Young (who lived near to Great Ellingham Church).
Perhaps Toll and Young had a falling out as on the 1st March, 1901, James Toll executed a first codicil to his will. He revoked the appointment of Robert D Young as an executor of his will.
On the 21st January, 1907, Toll executed a second codicil to his will.
This time he revoked the executorship appointment of Alfred William Augustus Clarke. Again, was there a falling out between Clarke and Toll?
The revocation resulted in John Thomas Lane being the sole executor of James Toll's will.
Although James Toll continued to live in Great Ellingham, I am unclear as to how long he lived at Fir Cottage (assuming that he did at some point). The Electoral Registers for Great Ellingham suggests that in addition to owning Fir Cottage, Toll may well have occupied land and a tenement at Town Green.
East Dereham
The 1911 census (undertaken on the night of the 2nd April 1911), captures 83 year old James Toll at the home of his friend (and fellow retired Baptist Minister), 75 year old John Thomas Lane.
John Lane lived with his three grown-up unmarried children (Joseph 47, Elizabeth 46 and John 44) in a seven roomed property, 32 Elvin Road, East Dereham.
Death of Friend & Executor John T Lane
I wonder whether John Lane was in poor health as just two month's later, he died. Lane was, of course, the sole executor appointed in James Toll's will.
Repayment of Barclays' Debt
I believe that following his friend's death, James Toll continued to live with John Lane's children at 32 Elvin Road, East Dereham. It may well be that at 83, James Toll was himself in poor health.
By 1901, Toll's hearing had deteriorated – so much so that the census of 1901 records that James Toll was deaf.
On the 24th November, 1911, Watton solicitor Frederick Robinson repaid Toll's debt to Barclays Bank. In paying the sum of £146 6s 3d (one hundred and forty six pounds six shillings and thruppence) to Barclays, Robinson held the deeds to Fir Cottage, Great Ellingham as security. In effect, Toll now owed the debt to Robinson.
Death of James Toll
James Toll died just four months' later. He died at 32 Elvin Road, East Dereham on the 29th March, 1912.
Toll's Estate
Given that James Toll's sole executor had predeceased him and his only surviving daughter (and the sole residuary legatee), Helen Brighton, was in South Africa, it fell to solicitor Frederick Robinson to deal with the administration of Toll's Estate.
On the 16th August, 1912, Helen Brighton of Fox Hill, Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa, appointed Frederick Robinson as her attorney to obtain Letters of Administration in respect of her late father' estate. This was duly granted to Robinson.
The Power of Attorney also enabled Frederick Robinson to deal with the sale of Fir Cottage on behalf of Helen Brighton.
Fir Cottage has a new Owner
Accordingly, on the 7th April 1914, around three months before the start of the First World War, Fir Cottage was sold to Elizabeth Harbour.
What Happened to the Brighton family?
Following her father's death, Helen Brighton (nèe Toll) continued to live with her husband, Frederick Brighton, and their daughter Aldyth in Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa.
Frederick Brighton aged 72 years and described as a retired farmer of Sherwood Farm, Pietermaritzburg died on the 17th November, 1934.
Helen Brighton died at the age of 80 on the 15th December, 1938.
The couple's daughter, Aldyth Ruth Mary Brighton Clark died in 1957.
Bugden, David. The story of 300 years of the Baptist Church at Great Ellingham. Great Ellingham Reformed Baptist Church
Norfolk News Saturday 4th January 1890. Marriage BRIGHTON-TOLL
The Huddersfield Chronicle, Saturday January 11th, 1896. (The Bankruptcy Acts. Receiving Orders)
Norfolk, England, Register of Electors 1832-1915. Viewed via www.ancestry.co.uk Ancestry.com. Norfolk, England, Register of Electors, 1832-1915 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016. Original data: England, Norfolk Register of Electors, 1844-1952. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013
1911 census RG14/11516/170
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) 1858-1995. James Toll. Death Date 20 Mar 1912. Ancestry.com. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
Original data: Principal Probate Registry. Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England.
Deaths of Helen Brighton, Frederick Brighton and Aldyth Brighton. South Africa, Natal Province, Civil Deaths, 1863-1955," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C912-6STZ-M?cc=2721608 : 5 August 2020), > image 1 of 1; The National Archives of South Africa (NARS), Pretoria
South Africa, KwaZulu Natal, Vital Records, 1868-1976," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHV-V38J-TNHQ?cc=3511741 : 11 August 2022), > image 1 of 1; KwaZulu Natal Archives, South Africa
South Africa, KwaZulu Natal, Vital Records, 1868-1976," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHV-J38J-TDNG?cc=3511741 : 30 August 2022), > image 1 of 1; KwaZulu Natal Archives, South Africa.
South Africa, Civil Death Registration, 1955-1966″, database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6ZSG-D2TX : 6 December 2022), Aldyth Ruth Mary Brighton Clark, 1957.
Private Collection of Deeds – Many thanks to Pat Price


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A Chicago Symphony Orchestra veteran of more than three decades is heading west to lead one of California's premier musical institutions.
Martha Gilmer, the CSO's vice president of artistic planning and audience development, has been named CEO of the San Diego Symphony.
Over the past 35 years, Ms. Gilmer has overseen the Chicago orchestra's artistic planning, education programs and professional chorus while producing concerts and semi-staged operatic performances.
"Her name in the music world is synonymous with great artistic vision, dynamic leadership and audience development through original programming," Shearn Platt, chairman of the San Diego Symphony, said in an announcement this morning. "As the San Diego Symphony is poised for a new era, we are certain that Martha is the right person to lead us in the years ahead. We look forward to welcoming her to our San Diego Symphony family."
Ms. Gilmer, 58, has worked under three musical directors in her tenure at the CSO.
Starting as a student intern in 1976, she rose through the CSO ranks, becoming assistant artistic administrator in 1979 and artistic administrator in 1985. She was named vice president for artistic planning in 1998, adding audience development to her title six years later.
Her current position at the CSO was endowed by a gift from Richard and Mary Gray.
Ms. Gilmer is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Music, and she has been active as an alumna, serving on the visiting committee and the dean search committee and delivering the 2000 commencement address. She also earned a Northwestern University School of Music Alumni Merit Award.
Ms. Gilmer does extensive lecturing and writing on music.
"After 35 wonderful years at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, I look forward to a new challenge and to becoming a member of the San Diego Symphony family and of the cultural community of San Diego," Ms. Gilmer said in a release.
Her departure from the CSO is the second high-profile one in two months. CSO President Deborah Rutter left June 30 to become president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts in Washington.
The San Diego Symphony performs more than 140 concerts and community outreach programs throughout San Diego County. Ms. Gilmer is set to begin her new role Sept. 24.


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Day-After-Christmas Greetings from Kansas City! Last year at this time the weather was a freakish 70 degrees. This year we got a dusting of snow, and the temperatures are in the negative numbers. Midwest weather! It's weird!
Before diving into updates on bylines and book writing, I'm putting in a quick plug for the Faith and Film Festival, an annual event put on by Concordia Seminary St. Louis. I'll be there for the third time this year, leading a discussion on one of my favorite movies, The Night of the Hunter (part of the All Saints Day chapter of Silver Screen Liturgy) and joining a panel on Jordan Peele's Us. Also returning: my friend, filmmaker and editor Josh Salzberg (Welcome to Me, Ass Backwards and the forthcoming The Performance), who'll discuss the art of film editing and as The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, the project on which he got his start. Registration is open until Jan. 12, so get in while you can!
My December writing:
Stream Queens: 2022's cinematic highlights (The Pitch)
Spirituality of the Multiverse (Sojourners)
The Great Performances of 2022 (rogerebert.com)
Book update:
If you read my November newsletter, you may recall I was a little anxious going in to December, given that it was a pretty heavy workload content-wise. I'm pleased to say that things are (mostly) going really well, thanks to an existing outline from the article I'm adapting and inspiration from my church's Advent sermon series. I'm particularly thankful for this sermon by Jessi Marcus, which sent me down some excellent scriptural paths that informed my writeup on The Last Jedi for the chapter. If you have time, give it a listen. It's great!
In large part because of that sermon, I've been reading Walter Brueggemann's Disruptive Grace, a collection of essays on the role of the Hebrew canon in Christian life. His writing on the book of Isaiah has been especially helpful in adding extra historical context to the Advent narrative.
Music I'm writing to:
Quality Street - Nick Lowe
I'm nothing if not consistent in my love for Nick Lowe. This is my go-to holiday album, featuring my all-time favorite rendition of "Rise Up Shepherd."
No Thank You - Little Simz
A late 2022 release featuring gorgeous instrumentation as well as solid beats and empowering, poetic lyrics about justice, burnout, mental health and self care.
Painless - Nilüfer Yanya
Nilüfer Yanya's music feels like a throwback to bands I loved listening to in high school and college—early Radiohead, The Pixies, Portishead, among others—with more overtly hip-hop rhythms and melodic vocals that turn it into something unique. It's great music for just vibing, especially during dreary, wet winter days.
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A friend managed to capture this genuinely sweet and holiday-appropriate photo of Buster just before he got spooked and ran off, ultimately breaking the cactus lamp. RIP cactus lamp. You were pretty cool.