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In one year, 73,000 angling permits
were bought by our friends from the
States. And we have always done
our part to see that they enjoyed
themselves. When they return, let’s
give them a great welcome!
ITS EVERYBODYS BUSINESS.
Ontario profits almost as
much from tourist busi
ness as from gold mining.
It’s up to us to keep this
business growing.
”Let’s make sure they always come back!”
PENTECOSTAL W.M.S.
The December meeting was held
Thursday, December 12th, in the
church. The meeting opened ,by
singing hymns, "It is truly Wonder
ful,” and “Blessed Assurance” after
which Mrs. John Perkins led in
prayer. Roll call was answered by
Scripture verse pertaining to "Birth
of Christ.” Minutes of last meet-
THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 20th, 1345
Caven W. M. S.HENSALL Professional Cards
Every tourist dollar is
shared. . . 1. Hotels;
2. Stores; 3. Restaurants;
4. Taxes, etc.; 5. Amuse
ments; 6. Garages.
The annual meeting of Caven
Auxiliary Woman’s Missionary ’So
ciety, was bold on the afternoon of
December 13th nt the homo of Miss
Jeckeil with Mrs. Strang presiding
in the absence of Mrs. Sillery. The
Christmas service of worship from
the Glad Tidings wag used for the
devotional exercises. Rev. Mr. Mac-
Lean gave the Christmas message
bringing joy and gladness to the
world and to all individuals, The
annual reports were adopted as
read. The Auxiliary has had a good
year. The Study Book, "Christmas
Literature, a gateway to freedom
and the church in captivity,” pro
vided interesting topics. "Think of
Africa,” should prove interesting
for 1946. Current events were given
from the November and December
Glad Tidings by Mrs. Earl Mitchell
and Mrs, Hatter. Mrs, Strang then
called on Rev. Mr. MacLean to con
duct the election of officers for
1946. The nominating committee
brought the following slate: Mis
sion Band Leader, Mrs, Kenneth
MacLean; honorary president, Mrs. Christie; ’ president, Mrs. Harry
Strang; first vice-pres., Mrs. Fuke;
2nd vice-pres., Mrs. R. G. Seldon;
treasurer, Mrs. Kydd; ass’t treas.,
Mrs. C. -Cann; secretary and press
reporter, Miss M. E. Brown; ;
tary literature, welcome and
fare, Miss Jeckeil; secretary
Tidings, Mrs. Hatter; secretary
ply, Miss Hatter; pianist,
Dow; auditors, Mrs. J. Pryde,
W. Seldon. It was moved by
Dow and seconded by Mrs. Moir
that this slate be adopted as
Nominations for the secretary of
the Home Helpers were called for.
It was moved by Mrs. MacLean and
seconded by Mrs. Seldon that Mrs.
Whilsmith be appointed. Mr. Mac-
Lean then conducted the installa
tion of the officers and admonished
the members to support them,
ing the meeting with prayer.
secre-
wel-
glad
sup-
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
read.
clos-
c.
ing were read by secretary. Busi
ness period then followed. Hymn,
" ’Tis Burning in my Soul,” was
sung. Mrs. Kendrick then took
charge and she read an interesting
story on the Birth of Christ. The
remainder of the meeting was spent
in prayer for the missionaries and
prayer requests. Hymn, "Pentecost
al Fire is Falling” was sung ana
Mrs. E. Millar closed with prayer.
GRYDZAK—WATSON
The home of Mr. and Mrs,
Watson, Kippen, was the seting
for the marriage of their daughter
Idabel, to Mr. Peter Grydzak, R.C.
A.S.C., London, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Grydzak, Sudbury. Rev. A.
Hinton officiated,
a frock of orchid
with black sequins,
ies, and carried a nosegay of roses
and lily of the valley. Mrs. Theda
Finch, of Exeter, attended her
sister, and Cpl. Ross Finch, R.C.A.
S.C., London, was groomsman.
son of Mr.
Sudbury. -Rev.
The bride wore
shade trimmed
black accessor-
IF
&
long
Distance I
rtirpHONL
J. M. GOODWIN
Manager
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CHRISTMAS
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TELEPHONE GREETING
.mow is a
CHRISTMAS is only a few days away
Long Distance calling will be heavier
than ever this year. On long calls—especially
to Western Canada, the Maritimes and
remote United States centres—there are sure
to he delays at Christmas time. So if you
plan to exchange greetings by Long Distance,
why not do so now?
We -will do our best whenever you call
but your chances for avoiding delays
are* better if you telephone some time
this week.
Mr, Robt. iSlmpspn. returned home
after spending a week in Torontp,
Mrs. Ray Pfaff, of St. Marys,
spent the past week with Mrs. W.
E. Pfaff who is ill. A
Miss Mary Hemphill, of London,
visited on Sunday with, her parents,
Mr. and Mrs, A, W» E, Hemphill.
Mr, Moore,, pf Listowel, is reliev
ing agent at the a.N.R. Depot in
the absence of the local agent, Mr.
A. »L. Case, who has been ill,
Billie Mickle has been confined ! tp his room during the past week
With an infected ear, but at date of
writing is improving,
The Public School concert will
be held in the Town Hall, Hensall,
on Thursday evening, Dec. 20th, to
which everyone is welcome.
Mrs. Wesley Jones had the mis
fortune to fracture a bone in her
right wrist. She was attended by
Dr. M. Fletcher who placed her
i arm in a cast.
; A very enjoyable evening was
i spent on (Friday at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Bert Riley in honor of
Pte. Frank Young recently return
ed from overseas. Progressive euch
re was played followed by the pre
sentation of a bill-fold and money
to Pte. Young by his son Allen, Mr.
Benson Stoneman read the accom
panying address. Frank expressed
his sincere thanks to all. Refresh
ments were served and dancing en
joyed.
The Late Matthew Clark
Mr. Matthew Clark, a well-known
resident of this district, passed
away on Thursday at the home of
his granddaughter, Mrs. Harold
Beaver, of Exeter, in his 82nd year.
Deceased was a farmer and lived
most of his life in this district until
he movbd to a farm near Crediton
a few years ago. He was a member
of Hensall United church. Surviving ;
are his wife, formerly Emily Cot-1
tie, two daughters, Mrs. Alvin I
Wurm and Mrs. R. D. Bell, of Hen
sall; one son, Louis, of Hensall; a
sister, Mrs. Peter Moir, Exeter, and
a brother, Mr. iLouis Clark, Hensall.
A private funeral service was held
from the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Beaver, of Exeter, on Satur
day with Rev. Mr. Trueblood, of
Crediton, conducting the service.
Interment in Exeter Cemetery.
White Gift Service To Be Held
■Christmas Sunday services will
held in Hensall United church
December 23rd at 11 a.m. and 7.30
p.m. The minister, Rev. R. A.
Brook will preach at the morning
service on the Christmas message.
The choir will present two anthems,
"A Russian Melody,” by R. C. Wil-
and "Christmas Jubilee and
Glory -Song,” by E. W.
The evening service will
form of a pageant, “The
at Christmastide,” by'
members of the Sunday
congregation... taking
he
on
son,
Heaven’s
Norman,
take the
Crusade
about 35
School and < _ _
part. Candle-lighting ceremony and
White gift service, Christmas hymns
and carols by the choir and con
gregation will be woven into this
beautiful pageant. The White Gifts
will be made on. behalf of the
Christmas -Cheer Fund for Children
of Great Britain.
Sunday School Concert
The annual Sunday School con
cert of Carmel Presbyterian church
was held in the schoolroom of the
church on Monday evening with a
very good attendance of, members
and visitors. 'Rev. P. A. Ferguson
was chairman and after a brief ad
dress the following program was
presented. Opening chorus by the
school, "How Do You Do?” and
“Deck the Hall.” Welcome recita
tion by Lois Tinney. A dialogue, "A
Winter Day,” by Gladys Moir and
Mary Campbell. Recitation by Shir
ley Bell. A
a Manger,”
logue, “Ten
sion Band
Aerostic and
Manger.” Action song by Lois Tin
ney, Shirley Bell, Jean Mousseau
and Marion Tinney. "An Umbrella
Built for Two.” Recitation, Donald
Bell. Song by Juniors, "Jolly Old
Fellow.” Piano solo by 'Gertrude
Bell. Chorus by school, "Jolly Old
St. Nicholas.” Song by Shirley Bell,
"Chickery Chick.” Recitation, Mary
Campbell. Play, "The Foolish Prin
cess,” directed by Mrs. Ferguson.
Recitation by Audrey Faber. 'Santa
Claus arrived and distributed the
gifts. A chorus by the school,
"Good-bye .Santa,” concluded the
program. "Silent Night,” was Sung,
ana Rev.
prayer. Mrs.
Mrs. Notman
the numbers
Hold
vocal solo, "Away in
by Lois Tinney. Dia-
Christmas Bells”. Mis
number featuring an
singing of "Away in a
P.
W.M.S.
Quality You’ll Enjoy
SALADA
T E!*. iMi dFBi
J. Hazelwood;
yary secretary,
home helpers
Hudson; students’ secretary,
J. Paterson; pianist, Mrs. Malcolm
Dougall; ass’t pianist, Miss M.
Reid: Mission Band leader, Mrs. P,
jAi. Ferguson;
leader,
United
The
Church in the I,
with Mrs. :
presiding, i
"O Master, Let Me Walk With
Thee.” Scripture, Matthew 2, was
read by Mrs. Wilson Carlisle. Miss
M. Ellis presided over the minutes
in the absence of the secretary, Mrs.
A. Spencer, Mrs. C. Cook, treasurer,
gave the report of the treasury.
Rev. R. A. Brook presided over the
election of officers and gave an in
spiring message. A vote of thanks
was nioved to the retiring president,
Mrs. R. A. Brook, Officers elected
for 1946 are: ’President, Mrs. W.
B. Cross; vice-president, Mrs. C.
Ballantyne, Mrs. E. McQueen, Mrs.
" and Miss M. Ellis,
corresponding sec-
Consitt; assistant,
treasurer, Mrs. C.
„ Christian 'Stewardship, Mrs. Wilson Carlisle and Mrs.
Grace Harpole; supply secretary,
Mrs. C. Cook; Home Helpers secre
tary, Mrs. Norman Cook; assistant,
•Mrs, T. Sherritt; temperance secre
tary, Mrs. E. McQueen; Baby Band
secretary, Miss Ellis and Mrs. Fred
Beer; Mission Band secretary, Mrs.
R. A. Brook; Junior Mission Circle,
Mrs. E. Norminton and Mrs. Geo.
Hess; pianists, Mrs. T. Sherritt and
Miss Florence Welsh; refreshments
committee, Mrs. Geo. -Glenn, Mrs.
Jas. 'Smillie, Mrs. Norman Jones;
music committee, Mrs. T. Sherritt,
Mrs. A. Clarke, Miss F. Welsh;
| supply committee, Mrs. C. Cook and
[ Miss Violet McClymont; press secre
tary, Miss Violet McClymont; nom
inating committee for 1946, Mrs.
Cross, Mrs. Ballantyne, Mrs. Sher
ritt, Miss Ellis and Mrs. C. Cook;
official board representative, Mrs.
W. B. Cross.
literature and lib-
Mrs. M. gangster;
secretary,Mrs. C.
Mrs.
B'andass’t Mission Mrs. Roy MacLaren.
Church W.M.S.
W,M.S. of Hensail United
held their annual meeting
schoolroom of the church
R. A, Brook, president
and opened by singing,
, Let Me Walk -----
Matthew 2
M. G. Drysdale
J Recording and
I retary, Miss A.
[Mrs. E. 'Geiger;
Cook; secretary
Institute Holds Christmas Meeting
The Christmas meeting of the
Hensall Senior Institute was held
at the home of Mrs. Edmund
Geiger on Wednesday evening with
Mrs. Robt. Cameron, cQ-hostess
Mrs. A. Kerslake presided over the
program which opened by singing,
"The Ode” and "Joy to the World”,
followed by the Lord’s Prayer in
unison. The minutes were read and
adopted and the roll call answered
by a gift for the -Sick Children’s
Hospital in London. Mrs. Cameron
and Mrs. Geiger volunteered to pack
same and Mrs. G. M. Drysdale took
charge of the transportation of
same. Miss Gladys Luker played a
piano instrumental which was much
enjoyed. Mrs. J. Paterson gave a
report of the Rally held at Thames
Road church. A letter of thanks
was read from Mr. Robt. Moore.
Mrs. Fred Beer reported 20 boxes
being packed for boys overseas and
also a box sent to N.S. Marion
Dougall to be distributed among
Canadian boys in hospital. Miss
Greta ammie led in a sing-song of
Christmas carols. Mrs. Frank
Wright was the guest speaker and
gave a splendid message on "The
Spirit of Christmas.” A recipe was
given by Mrs. H. McLarnon. Mrs."
Norman Stanlake moved a vote of
thanks to hostess, co-hostess and
all who took part. The meeting con
cluded by singing, “Silent Night”
ana refreshments were served.
Council Meeting
The last statutory meeting of
1945 Village Council was held
Saturday evening at 8 'p.m., in
Council Chamber with all members
being present. Minutes of
the
on
the
CREDITON
We extend a hearty welcome’to
the many service men who returned
to their homes in this community
last week. We are glad to note the
following among the number; Fit.
Lt, L. Schroeder, Cpl. J. Jasney,
Pte. |L. Baynliam, Pte, H. Pfaff and
Pte. C. Lightfoot. Families and
friends of the men met them in
London on Thursday.
Mr. Wm. Lightfoot and all the
members of his family and several
relatives met Clayton at the depot
and later the family all returned to
the home of Mr, and Mrs, Lawrence
Schwartz where a reunion was en
joyed and dinner served.
A special baptismal service was
conducted in the Evangelical Church
on Sunday. Owing to the storm and
condition of the roads, the attend
ance was small and several of' the
children were unable to be present.
Litte Nancy Ann Fahrner, daughter
of Mr. and. Mrs. Clarence Fahrner,
being the only child to receive the
rite. This was the first occasion of
the use of the Baptismal Fount, re
cently donated to the Church by
Mrs. M. Bennett, of Buffalo,
memory of her parents, 7“
Mrs. Fred Eilber.
Mrs. W. Mack returned <
day after visiting with
and friends in McGregor
troit, Mich.
Mr, (Lome Voight, of
spent the week-end at the
Mr. and Mrs.' Lloyd Hey,
Mrs. Sperin, of London visitedlast week at the homey of her
daughter, Mrs. Jno. Wade.
Mr., Gerald Zwicker spent a few
days last week in Toronto arid since
returning has been confined to his
home suffering from an attack of
the flu, as has also Mrs. Zwicker.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Clark and
Glen, of Detroit, spent the week
end with Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Clark.
Mr. K. McLeod spent the week
end at his home in St. Thomas.
Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Wade spent a
few days last week in Stratford
and London.
Mr.
in
and
on Tues-
relatives
and De-
London,
home of
Main Street W. M.rS
atThe Main Street W.M.S. met
the parsonage on Thursday, Dec
ember 13th. There was a good
attendance. The room was nicely
decorated with candles and green
ery. The program in the Missionary
Monthly was carried out. Mrs. Mar
tin, Mrs, Abbott, Mrs. Jaques, Mrs.
Woods and Miss Hackney gave the
Scripture readings. Mrs. C. Johns
gave a Christmas reading. A trio
composed of Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Ab
bott and Mrs. Woods sang “Oh
Little One-Lowly, Oh Litttle One
Holy.”'Mrs. Penrose offered prayer
of Thanksgiving for the ending of
the war and for the cause of lasting
peace. The meeting was closed with
the benediction after which a'lovely
lunch was served.
Red Cross Notes
F. W. GLADMAN
BARRISTER — SOLICITOR
EXETER, ONTARIO
at Hensail, Friday a to .5 p.m,
J. AV, MORLEY
SOLICITOR
Office, Main Street,
EXETER, ONT,
DR. F, J. MILNER
Physician and Surgeon
Cornei* of William and Sanders
•Streets, opposite the residence of
the late Dr. J. W. Browning.
Phones: Office 295W, Res. 29 5 J
EXETER, ONTARIO
Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D.S., D.D.S,
DENTIST
Offices, Morley Block
EXETER, ONT.
Closed Wednesday Afternoon
Dr. H. H. Cowen, L.D.S., D.DJS-.
DENTAL SURGEON
Main Street, Exeter
Office 36w Telephones Res. 36]
Closed Wednesday Afternoons
C. E. ZURBRIGG
Optometrist at Exeter
Open every week day except
’ Wednesday
ARTHUR WEBER
LICENSED AUCTIONEER
For Huron and Middlesex
FARM SALES A SPECIALTY
PRICES REASONABLE
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
Phone 57-13 Dashwood
R.R. No. 1, DASHWOOD
FRANK TAYLOR
LICENSED AUCTIONEER
For Huron and Middlesex
FARM SALES A SPECIALTY
Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction
Guaranteed
EXETER P.O. or RING 138
WM. H. SMITH
LICENSED AUCTIONEER
For Huron and Middlesex
Special training assures you of you?
property’s true value on sale day
Graduate of American Auction
College
Terms Reasonable and Satisfaction,
Guaranteed
Crediton P.O. or Phone 43-2
E. F. CORBETT
LICENSED AUCTIONEER
Terms Reasonable. Satisfaction
Guaranteed.
EXETER, R.R. 1
Phone Zurich 92r7
lib’
USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Head Office, Exeter, Ontario
Pres............... WM. A. HAMILTON-
R. R. 1, Cromarty
Vice-Pres........ WM*. H. COATES
Exeter’
DIRECTORS
THOS. G. BALLANTYNE: Woodham
JOHN HACKNEY .... Kirkton, R. 1
ANGUS SINCLAIR .... Mitchell R. 1
JOHN MCGRATH ..... Dublin, Ont.
AGENTS
JOHN ESSERY ............... Centralia
ALVIN L. (HARRIS........... Mitchell
THOS. SCOTT ................ Cromarty
SECRETARY-TREASURER
B. W. F. BEAVERS ........... Exeter
F. W. GLADMAN
Solicitor, Exeter
A large quota of sewing was giv
en out to the units last Friday and
the members are urged to have it
all completed and returned on next
packing day, January 11th. .
The acceptance of 25 layettes to
be completed by March will provide
work for the time between January
11th and March Sth, as each layette
consists of the following: 75 night
gowns, 75 flannelette vest, 275
diapers, 25 eiderdown jackets,, 25
eiderdown blankets, 25 wash cloths,
50 knitted booties, 25 knitted bon
nets.
. The ladies have responded, so
well in the past we know they Will
do so in this appeal to help the des
titute in Europe.
The following is a list of the ar
ticles shipped on Friday, Dec. 14:
Hospital Supplies—50 sheets, 50
towels, 100 wash cloths.
Civilian Knitting—17 girls’ swea
ters, navy; 31* girls’ stockings,
gray; 25 infant booties, 3. soakers,
20 infant bonnets, 1 pair gloves,
20 infant coats, 2 pair knickers.
Civilian Sewing—3 boys’ fomp-
ers, 3’ boys shorts, 2.1 girls’ tuhic
dresses. 8 boys’ combinations, 60
gauze diapers, 70 girls’ undervests,
2 girls’ bloomers, 16 quilts.
the pre-W<Xb ■OUH’Sj piCOCUV* A VAX JU. U LOO VJL UA1O jkJIC”
Ferguson led inlvious meeting were read. E. iFinkA.
Malcolm Dougall and
Stanlake accompanied
at the piano.
Annual Meeting
annual meeting of
of Carmel Presbyterian
was held on Thursday after
theThe
W.M.S.
Church
noon With the president, Mrsf Work
man presiding. The meeting opened
by singing, "Spirit of God, Descend
Upon My Heart,” as a prayer, after
which Mrs. Workman led in prayer.
Miss Mt Reid read the 'Scripture
from 2nd chapter of Luke. Hymn,
"As With Gladness Men of Old,”
was sung, Mrs. Workman read the
Story entitled, "When the Wise
Man Appeared.” The reports were
given by the various secretaries
Which were very interesting. Mrs.
Davidson gave the report of the
nominating committee. ReV. R* A.
Ferguson presided over the election
of officers and gate a Very impres
sive address on "A Christmas Mes
sage”, after which he led in prayer.
The meeting closed by sirigingj
"Jesus Name of Wondrous iLove,”
and the Lord’s Prayer in unison.
Officers for the new year: Honor
ary president, Mrs. H. Arnold; (pres
ident, Mrs. Hannah Workman; 1st
vice-pres., Mrs. R. Y. MacLaren;
2nd vice-pres., Mrs.. J. Railas; sec
retary, Mrs. Geo, Walker; treasurer,
the min-
Carried.
re-
arid A. W. Kerslake: that
utes be adopted as read.
R. J. Paterson, . tax collector,
ported as having collected sum of
$11,554.40 off the tax roll leaving
a balance of $755.00 to be collect
ed arid stated he would likely re
ceive more before the evening was
over. J, A. Paterson stated that he
•had received a cheque from the
county but it Was not sufficient to
cover the road grant and expendi
ture on the County toad. He was
instructed to return same for cor
rection, A. Kerslake and-M. Moir:
that the Collector of taxes proceed
in the usual manner and to hand in
the tax roll when instructed by the
council. Carried The Reeve R. E.
Shaddick, reported several requests
to proclaim Boxing Day. M, Moir
and E. Fink: that we proclaim Dec.
26th as Boxing Day and request
the citizens to observe the same,
Carried. Correspondence read, as
follows: Public Library, Provincial
iSeCfetary, Provincial Treasurer re
railway tax arid subsidy, Dept, of
Education re Physical Fitness and
Recreation Grants, county of Hur
on, County Engineer, Workmen’s
Compensation Board, City Of North
Bay, same considered and filed. H.
We, the
Hotmail,
“How old are you, little girl?”
asked the bus driver, "If you don’t
mind, big boy, I’ll pay full faro
arid keep my statistics to myself.”
dick, Board of Health 3.00; J. A.
Paterson, B.O.H. 3,00, registrations
4.50, O.A.P. 7.50, 15.00; Dr. D. G.
'Steer, salary M.O.H. 60.00; W. O.
Gbodwin, club bags 120.00; Hen-
sall Public [Library, balance
rates 144.31; School Board,
rates 3,844.10; County
county rates 2,275.61;
Electric Commission, street
1,008.00; J. BonthYon
library
school
Huron
Hydro,
lights
------- - „. _______ and Son,
Wreath 5,00, W. Shades 2,30, 7.30
Dunlop Tire arid Rubber, fire hose
165.00; total $7i645.32. A, Kers
lake and H. Hyde: that the bills and
accounts as read be paid. Carried.
A, W. Kerslake and M, Moir: that
I by-law No. 9 appointing a Medical
Officer of Health be given first and
second . reading. Carried, E, Fink
___ .and H. Hyde: that By-law No. 9
teucnjr, ivuio. uou. wj vruaouxvi, eiiuuiBe me resolution oi the City be given third and filial reading
Mrs, A. D. McEwen; supply secre- of North Hay. passed Nov, 5, 1945. and finally passed, Carried,
tary, Miss M, Reid; Welcome and Carried Unanimously, Bills and ac- Moir and A, Kerslake: that we now
I
I
Bay, same considered and
Hyde and E. Fink: that
Council Df the Village of
endorse the resolution of
Carried unanimously. Bills
M.tary, Miss M, Heid; welcome and ______ ________________ ___________ _- _______ ___ ______
[welfare secretary, Mrs, J. W, Soft- counts read as follows: Thos. Kyie, adjourn to meet January 8th. Car*
thron; glad tidings secretary, Mrs. , Bodrd of Health 3.00; R. E. Shad* riod.-—J. A. Paterson> Clerk,
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• • • RATIOS • • •
Slngio $1.50-'$3.50
Double $2.50-$7.00
Write for Folder
We Advise Early Reservation
A WHOLE DAY’S SIGHT-SEEING
Within walking distance
A. M, POWER, Pro«ldon»
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