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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-10-01, Page 7HOWICK SCHOOL FAIR Eleanor Carson Is Again High Scorer but First Prize Given to Jean Vittie, Runjner-up Fourteen Schools Participate in An­ nual Exhibition . Girls’ Mission Circle is hold- September meeting on Wed- cvening of this week at the >f Miss Velma Higgins. Thursday, October 1st, 1936 DENIS-ROOSEVELT EXPEDITION RETURNS FROM AFRICA The Howick School Fair, hejd at Gorrie cn Thursday, was well attend­ ed. despite the disagreeable weather, The last of the school fairs in the county, there were fourteen schools taking part, with fifteen classes. How­ ever two extra schools were present which did not take part. School In­ spector Game commented upon the excellent manner the fifteen classes •went through the Strathcona Exercis­ es in a body. These were followed by the public speaking, when ten contest­ ants were heard, with as many more in the recitation competition and on­ ly two in' the musical contest. The trophies were won„by Jean Vit­ tie, S. S. No. 4, with 34 points; El­ eanors Carson, S. S. 7 with 37 points but who won first place last year and could not qualify this year, and June Brown 33. Following is a complete ■prize list of the fair: ( Grain and Vegetables Spring Wheat, qt. — Raymond Brown, Edward Stewart, Lorna Bay­ lor; sheaf, Edward Stewart, Lorna Baylor, Bert Albright, Raymond Brown; Barley, qt. — Neil Baylor, Waltejr Zimmerman; sheaf, Neil Bay- •loY, Donald Wallace; Sweet corn — Myrtle Deitz, Margaret Harding, Lome Bride, Allan White; Turnips — Keith ‘Williamson, Elmer Hill, Jack Douglas, Elmer Harding; Beets — AlieV Gowdy, June Brown, Al,lister Simmons, Betty Matthews-; Carrots— Jean Vittie, Lillian Thornton, George Pulton, Maxine Harris; Onions — James Ramage, Merle Bride, Kenneth Underwood, Betty Giles; Parsnips — Janice Strong, Dick Carson, Cameron Simmons, Jack Reidt; Pumpkins — - Vera Deckcrt, Harold Finlay, Wayne Ankerman, Murray Elliott. Flowers Asters—Bruce Bennett, Elmer Har- •ding, Isabel Hutchison, Lorna Bay­ lor; Scabiosa—Glen Ankerman, Andy McMichael; Zinnia — Doris Button, Egrl Reichard, Billie Ashton; Cosmos — Albert Steurnol, Helen Irwin, Jean Heibein, Joan Allan, Dorothy Fulton; Snapdragon—Stewart Douglas, Lome Bride, Edward Stewart, Wilma Giles; .Helichrysum — Dick Carson, Alice Gowdy, Reita Gallaway, Jas. Ramage; •Calendula — Cameron Simmons, Jean Gowdy, Allan Edgar, Lloyd Scott; •Coreopsis — Dewitt Adams, Jean Gib­ son, Olive Reid, Jack Reid; Gaillardia Marion McDonald, Betty Giles; Nasturtium — Neil Baylor, Eleanor Carson, Roy Pritchard, Clare Bolton. ’ Miscellaneous x Winter Wheat, qt., Doris Zimmer­ man, Jean Gowdy, Lorna Baylor, Isa- Jbel Hutchison; Potatoes, Irish Cob­ bler—Alice MacLeod, Jean Harding, Lome Durrant, Margaret Harding; Potatoes, Green Mountain — Maxine Harris, Jean Vittie, Jack Dodds, Neil Baylor; Potatoes, Dooley — Gordon Vittie, Fred Sicfert, Doris Zimmer­ man, Donald Shaeferp' Mangels — .Jack Douglas, Harvey Kaufman, Glen Ankerman, Gordon Adams; Cab­ bage—Andy McMichael, Joyce Mc­ Kenzie, J. Edgar Dane, Betty Ed­ wards; Bouquet from Home Garden — Berle Bride, Wilda Patterson, Dick •Carson, Ida May Button; Geranium— Wilma Jean Edgar, James Ramage, June Brown, Bruce Bennett. School collection of Garden veget­ ables — Eleanor Carson, Keith Wil­ liamson, S. S. No. 17, Mildred Jack­ lin; Northern Spy Apples — Dorothy Gibson, Jean Vittie, Allan Edgar, Ber­ nice Durrant; Snow Apples — Jean Vittie, Donald Schaefer, Lorna Bay­ lor, Wilma Giles; Ripe Tomatoes — Eleanor Carson, Stewart Strong, Donald Edgar, Joyce McKenzie; pears — Frank Warrell. Joyce Mc­ Kenzie, Harvey Kaufman, Jack Dodds; Plate of Assorted ^Fruit Jor table Use Kenzie, Jacklin, After1 being awaj' for a year and a half the Denis-Roosevelt African ex- / pedition into the Belgian Congo has returned to the United States. ■ The expedition was headed by Armmand Denis, explorer and motion picture director, and his wife, Leile Roose­ velt, second cousin of Col. Theodore Roosevelt. A year„of field work was spent in the mountainous habitat of the gorilla and the remainder of the time was spent in areas never before photographed. The pictures show: (1) A sister of King Mwami Rudohig- wa Mutara of Ruanda, a characteristic tribal type <?f the desert. (2) Armand Denis, with King Mwami wearing a i traditional headdress. The king rules with her cat Pooka, who accompan- the Tuaregs, scattered nomadic tribes ied the expedition, at one of the en- of the desert. (3) Leila -Roosevelt campmcnts. B. R. — Alice Gowdy, Joyce Mc­ Donald Schaefer, Mildred Poultry and Eggs Cockerel — Jean Harding, Alex. Hawksbee, Myrtle Dietz. Billy Thornton; B. R. Pullet—Alex. Hawks- For The Best Eye Service CONSULT F. F. HOMUTH E/nigA* Sp«ialist Phon* 111 Harriston bee, John Cowan, Bernice Durant, Audrey Mee; W. L. Cockerel — Ber­ nice Durrant, Elmer Harding, Mar­ garet Harding, June Brown; W. L. Pullet, Fred Siefert, Margaret Hard­ ing, Elsie Harding, Bernice Durrant; Dozen White Eggs — Lois Dodds, Mildred Jacklin, Raymond Brown Gordon Adams; dozen Brown Eggs— Bruce Bennett, Elsie Harding, George Heinmiller, Ruby Steurnol. Domestic Science Bran Muffins.— Edith McDonald, Erlma Fleet, Ruby Shrigley, Leola Jacques; Raspberry Tarts — Lenora Wilson, Marion Clark, Maxine Har­ ris, Jean McDonald; White Cake — Iced — Lillian Thornton, Dorothy Dickert, Jean Harding, Alice Mc­ Leod; Cookies—Bertha Murray, Mar­ jorie McLeod, Viola McCracken, Len- ore Wilson: Maple Cream -— Lois Dodds, Violet McCracken, June Brown, Margery McLeod; Button Bag —Isabella McMichael, Doris Button, Mildred Jacklin, Lois Dodds; Initial Handkerchief—Norval Brown, Hilda Patterson, Myrtle Dietz, Margaret Ruttan; Work Apron—Violet Mc­ Cracken, June Brown, Edna Harris'. H. S. Scrap Book—Helen Preiss, Eva Horsburgh, Edith Haskins, Jean Gowdy; Model in Plasticine of Ball and Bat — Campbell Brown, Allister Simmons, Norman Carson, Raymond j Brown; Salt box — Harold Roberts; j Window Box for Flowers — Stewart Schaefer; 5 useful farm rope knots—j Edgar Dane; Medicine Cabinet—Wai-1 ter Zimmerman; Pictures of Native Wild Animals — Campbell Brown, , Dorothy Hooper,’ Emerson Ruttan, 1 Edith McDonald; Specimens of Hay and Grain — Elcanore Carson, Jean I Gowdy, Jtmc Brown, Edgar Dane. 1 Writing Primer—Billy Brown, Edith Mc­ Donald, Harvey Bride, Muriel Mc- Knight; 1st Class — Lome Bride, Betty Heinmiller, Bert Albright, Bill Heibcin; 2nd Class — Dorothy Hoop­ er, Yvonne Denny, Thelma Schaefer, Lorraine Nichol; 3rd Class — Glen Ankerman, Irene Pike, Glen Austin, Pearl Bartman; 4th Class — Doris Mtiir, Marion McDonald, Georgene Hall, Walter Neabel; 5th Class—Eva Horsburg, Ida Jacques. Map Drawing 2nd Class—Lorraine Nichol, Ken­ neth Aldrich, Wilnia Heibein, Jack Reid; 3rd Class--Kenneth Underwood, Jean Heibein, Jean McDonald, Billie Edwards; 4th Class—George Heinmil- ler, Kathleen Garbutt, Velma Baiers, Marion Woodcock. Art 1st Class—Lome Bride, Bien Gib­ son, Lucille Underwood, Mae Hutch­ ison; 2nd Class—Wilnia Heibein, Jack Reid, Dick Carson, Kenneth Aldrich; 3rd Class—Blake Gibson, Glen Cite, George Gallaway, Kenneth Under­ wood; 4th Class—Marion McDonald, Velma Baiers, Harold Townsend, Ida M. Button; Sth Class—Ida Jacques. Instrumental Solo — Glen King, Roy Pritchard. Essay, 4th and Sth Classes—Muriel l Watters, Kathleen Garbutt, Eva Horsburg, Ida M. Button; Public Speaking—Ida M. Button, Glen Ank- erman, Muriel Watters, Kathleen Gar- butt; Recitation — Noreen Johnson, Wilda Patterson, Emerson Ruttan, Harvey Bride; Spelling Match—Har­ ris Stewart, Audrey McIntosh, Mar­ ion McDonald, Jean Vittie; Darning Wool Sock—Eleanor Carson, Jean Gowdy, Florence Dustow; Mental Arithmetic — Marion McDonald, El­ eanor Carson, Jean Vittie, Glen Aus­ tin; Weed Naming — Gladys Scott, Jean Vittie, Mary McDonald, Eleanor Carson; Dairy Calf — Frank Warrell, Tune Brown; Beef Calves — John Cowtm, Elmer Harding, Glen King, Anson Ruttan; Colts, draft—Eleanor Ashton, Harry Zimmerman; Halter- Colt — Harry Zimmerman, Eleanor Ashton; Halter-broken Calves — El­ mer Harding, Jno. Cowan, Anson Rut­ tan, Glen King; Ewe Lambs — Neil Baylor, Campbell Brown, June Brown, Frank Warrell; Market I.ambs — Lorna Baylor, Donald Wallace, Glen King, Frank Warrell; Live Stock Judging — Anson Ruttan, Harry Zim­ merman. and Mrs. A. E. Toner spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Wassinan at Bornholm. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bolton, Clare and Maxine, spent a couple of days recently with friends in Kitchener, Preston and New Dundee. Mr. and Mrs. AibertTjrl :ibein Mr- and Mrs. Cecjr Grainger and children, Alvin ancj/jack _____ ___ Mr. and Mrs. M/Kay/^XTso Mr. and Mrs. Fry, at Che' visited also with on Monday. Miss Jean Grieves, of Hamilton, has returned home after spending the past two weeks with her friend, Miss An­ nie Douglas. Mr. and Mrs. James Armstrong and family, of Brussels, were Sunday guests of Dr. and Mrs. Ramage. Mr, and Mrs. Bleakney and family of Toronto spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Knowlson Hueston. i We are sorry to report the serious illness of Mrs. Carroll Gregg who is [ confined to her bed with a nurse in ' attendance. While latest reports are, she is improving nicely, it is hoped, Ixuests (if their zsoi|, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hyndman, in Wifigham on Sunday. Mr. Heber Mahood is hitch-hiking down to St. Louis, Missouri, where he has secured a position. Mrs. C. C. Ramage spoke at the afternopn session of Huron Presby- terial Sectional Convention for the Women’s Missionary Society which was held in Bluevale United Church on Tuesday of this week; her subject being “The Study Book.” Amoxig those attending from this community were Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Whitley, Mrs. Mrs. Whitfield, Mrs. Fydell, Mrs. Ashton, Mrs. Hamilton and Marion Clark. Sympathy is extended to and friends of the late Mrs. Wynne, who passed away on evening, Sept. 28th. t still the same at heart, and religion is the main prop on which to lean. The choir was assisted by talent from Molesworth and also the male quarettre from Lucknow, consisting of Messrs. Douglas, McNay, Aitkens and was He.ndfr.son, and their very much appreciated. WROXETER singing GORRIE Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Carson, Mrs. Everard. Carson and Mr. F. C. Taylor spent Friday in Stratford. Miss Marjorie Blakney, who has been visiting Mr. and Mr£. Hueston and other relatives, returned to her home in Toronto this Mr. and Mrs. Ray baby, Dell, spent the - friends in Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. ghter, Miss Jean, of London, have re­ turned from their motor trip to Win­ nipeg and spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. King and other relatives. Mrs. Bessie Dunbar and daughter, Miss Helen, of Sundridge, and Mrs. Chadwick, of Woodstock, spent a few days during the latter part of last week and Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Taylor and also visit­ ed other relatives. Mr. Seymour Grey, of the O.A.C., Guelph, was the guest of Mt. and Mrs. Hartwell Strong recently. Mrs. R, A. Ashton/and son, Leland, are visiting the former’s daughter, Mrs. Strangway, Mr. Strangway, in Sarnia. Mrs. Gordon Barton spent a few days last we'fek with friends in Tor­ onto. Mr. family phens’ Harriston. Miss Doris Sample, of Teeswater, spent a couple of days last week with her aunt, Mrs. Jas. Armstrong and Dr. Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Shera spent Sunday with the latter's sister, Mrs. Hamid Cockburn and Mr. Cockbttrn at Guelph. 1 Mr. and Mrs. N. Wade, also Mr. : week. McIntyre week-end King and relatives William Monday A. Y. P. A. HELD OPENING MEETING Miss Runa VanVelsor, of was a week-end visitor with ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. VanVelsor. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell, of Owen Sound, also Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, Fordwich, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Naughton. Mrs. Doan, Biggar, guest of her daughter, Kaake, and Mr. Kaake. Mr. and Mrs. Erie Ball were Tor­ onto visitors last week. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Rogers and son, Mrs. Ed. King, all of Simcoe, Mrs. Weston, her par­ D. <S. Sask., Mrs. is a Lome On Wednesday evening of last J week the A.Y.P.A. gathered at the MacNe.il, of Manitoba, visited a day Rectory, Gorrie, for their first meet- last week at Mrs. George Paulin’s, mg of the season and election of of- ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rae and family, at Mrs. George Paulin’s. ficers for the coming year. The meeting opened with hymn, “O God, our help in ages past” af­ ter which the President, Miss Ivy Lawrence led in prayer, and Miss : Edith Ritchie read the Scripture les­ son. also Mi*s Winnie Rae, all of Water­ loo, were w<ek-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Rae. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moffat, onto visitors on Monday. Born—In Listowel Memorial Tor- Hos- totiii vv Itl lu JlvpVi, Rev. A. H. O’Neil then took, pital, on Wednesday, Sept. 23rd, she will continue to respond to 'the I char^e of the election of officers j Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Burke, a daughter. treatment as she has in the past few { days. Miss Lorecn Thornton, daugh- • ter of Mr. and Mrs. Anson Thorn- i ton, was admitted to Toronto Gener-I al Hospital on Monday morning, where she will receive treatment for’ , the same disease as Mrs. Gregg. Miss I Thornton will also be under observa- j j tion tests. She was accompanied to ‘ 1 Toronto by Mrs. Thornton and Mr. ■ I and Mrs. A. Moffat of Wroxeter. and with dau- and Mrs. A. L. Stephens and spent Sunday with Mrs. Ste- motlicr, Mrs. T.eppinglon, tn Missionary to Speak The 'egular meeting of the W. M, S. will be held in the Church Thurs­ day of this week and will have as their speaker a missionary on fur­ lough from China, who is a guest of her aunt, Mrs. Phillip Harding, who wish to hear this returned sionary are cordially invited, meeting begins at 3 p.m. which resulted as follows: President—Miss Ivy Lawrence. Vice Pres.—Harold King, •Secretary—Nellie Dinsmore. Treasurer—Robert Wade. The official delegate to A.Y.P.A. Conference in London was Harold King. Mrs. O’Neil then gave a splendid paper <>n “Character Building" and musical selections were given by Mrs. Frank King and Mr. Harry King on piano and banjo. Several contests were enjoyed and hymn “Abide with me" was sung, after which the meet­ ing closed with prayer. After the close of the meeting a weiner roast was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Allen and lit­ tle daughter, Heather, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Felker and children, of Listowel, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Timm. Mr. and Mrs. James McTavish and daughter, Isobel, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. David Walker, of Ford­ wich; Mis- Flora McTavish, who spent the past week at the Walker home, returned home with them. Miss Catharine Holmes, Stratford, spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Nichol. Any tnis- The ANNIVERSARY SERV­ ICES HELD SUNDAY Yov,ng People to Hold Rally The Y.P.S, opened their meeting on Friday evening last week with a song service with Miss Ruth Fydell as pianist. Following 'several familiar hymns, silent prayer and prayer by Miss Alma Galbraith, Miss Dorothy Heinmiller read the Scripture lesson, and then gave a short impressive talk on the Scripture lesson. Misses Isabel Watson and Nellie Ruttan gave a pleasing duett "There were ninety and nine”, topic inson vlnce. was conducted bv the Vice President, Mi ss Dorothy Edwards, it was decid­ ed to hold their rally on Oct. 16th with Misses Dorothy Edwards, Ev­ elyn Dane and Arlene Galbraith as committee. The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer by the Pastor. Owing to the deluge of rain and storm Sunday morning many were disappointed in not being present at the opening service of the Presbyter­ ian Anniversary, Gorrie, but a good congregation was in attendance in the evening. Miss Janet Watson took the for the meeting. Harold Rob- read a poem “T.ord of Our Pro- " During the business which aMr. Ernest King is spending week with relatives at Wiarton. Mr. Dick Bennett left for Sundridgc last week whore he wont on business. Mr, and Mrs. John Hyndmaewerc dress on ^Health « Fordwich, Gofrie* and Rutnum Girls branches, are ex­ pected and will assist in the program* ‘All ladies of the community who arg j interested in the work of the W- L are cordially invited to attend. I Miss Elya Stocks, of London, is? ‘spending a few weeks at her home here. Miss Hiscox, of Tee.*water, visited I last week at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr, and Mrs. George Al­ len. The ing its nesday home < Mr. Andrew Douglas and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Douglas attended the fun­ eral of a relative at Atwood last week. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Kitchen on Sunday were: Mr. and <Mrs. Thos. Douglas, of Carrick, Mrzand Mrs. Chas. Finlay and Irene, north of Gorrie, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Wright and Mr. Everett Wright of Wroxeter, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Fin­ lay and Joyce, of Toronto, and Mr. Will Finlay, of Wingham. Mr*. Andrew Douglas has beenun-. der the doctor's care for the past week but we trust she will improve shortly. Additional Wroxeter on Page Four UNITED CHURCH HELD ANNIVERSARY Wroxeter United Church, its chan­ cel bright with a profusion of season­ able flowers, was a lovely setting for Anniversary Services held on Sunday last. Rev. J. W. Robbins, Listowel, was the special speaker for the day. His text at the morning service was “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help, my help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth,'' Psalm 121; 1,2. In an inspiied address, the speak­ er pointed out the need of the in­ dividual, community and nation, a higher vision and ideal. The choir, under the direction of Mrs. George Allen with Miss Mary Gibson as organist, contributed two anthems “Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord” by Barnes and “Search Me O God,” by Gabriel, which added much to the beauty of the service. In the evening Mr. Robbins’ sub­ ject was, Ebb and Flow, basing his remarks on part of the 77th Psalm. Again *wo beautiful anthems were given, “I was Glad” by Vance, and “Praise Ye the Lord” by Pryor. The officers of the Church wish to thank all those whose effort made this anniversary occasion one to be remembered and are grateful for the splendid response made by the con­ gregation for a thank-offering. Women’s Institute About 35 members and visitors at­ tended the September meeting of the W. I. held at the home of Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton, on Thursday of last’ week. The president, Mr*. J. Adams, presided and the meeting was opened by the Institute Ode followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. During the business session plans were complet­ ed for the meeting on Oct. 1st when the Government speakc’* will be our special guest, as well as Fordwich,...................., The church wa.* beautifully decor- j Rutman Girls and Gorrie Branches, ated with enormous gladioli and oth­ er pretty fall flowers, and if the wea­ ther outside was not what could be desired, a spirit of beauty restfulness and praise dwelt inside while the im­ pressive services were conducted by Rev. C. H. MacDonald, of Lucknow, who took as his text in the morning, St. Mark, 6:5 and impressed upon audience the fact that even as cannot do or be everything which aspire to, neither could our Sav’n Jesus. He had the power then and . still has, but unless the peoplb are willing to receive Him, He cannot help them or enter into their lives, because of their unbelief. We have to believe, before Jesus can help us. tn the evening he based his sermon on the text from Zachariah 2: 1-5, show­ ing that as time changes, old cus­ toms have changed, but people are ST. JAMES A.YP.A. ELECTED OFFICERS his we we >ur, Reports of a valuable bale <>f cloth ing sent by the members to Port Stewart, were given. The Roll Call, Labor Saving Hints for Saturday, brought an interesting and helpful response. Miss Mae Davidson gave a splendid paper on, The Value of Mon­ ey to Children. Seasonable iu the care of Bulbs was also Commtmity singing with Mr Allen at the piano was also joyable feature. At the close tea was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. J. Lovell and a social half-hour wa* enjoyed. ites on given. J- J- an cn- The member- of St. James’ A. V. P. A., Wroxeter, met in the church school-room on Tuesday evening o£ last week when the election of offic­ ers wa- held, and plan.- made for the coming year. The meeting ripened with the sing­ ing of the hymn “O Master, let me walk with Thee" followed by prayer by Kathleen Durst and the Lord’s Prayer repeated in unison. Jeanette Adams read the Scripture lesson, Gat. 3: 23-29. The topic, an interesting talk on the subject of “Words" was given by Bob Paulin. During the business period a re­ port was given by the Treasurer showing an encouraging balance in the bank with which to begin tbo year. Reports on meetings and at­ tendance were also read by the Sec* retary. The results of the election oF officers were a.- follows: Patron—Rev. A. H. O’Neil. Presiden t—Margate t Davey. Vice Pres.—Kathleen Durst. Secretary—Lily Waller. Treasurer—Bob Paulin. Organist—Tsobcl Milligan. Captains—Jessie Paulin and Jean­ ette .Adams , The selection of a representative to the A.Y.P.A, Conference being held in London, Oct. 22nd-25th, resulted in Bob Paulin being appointed as a. delegate. Plans were then discussed for a play which the members plan to pre­ sent in November. The meeting closed Vith the sing­ ing of the hymn "The T.ord be with, us as we bend, His blessing to re­ ceive” and prayer by the Rector. i "Health'* by Department Speaker A special meeting of the W. I. will be held on Thursday of this week, Oct. 1st, at 3 p.m., when the Depart­ ment speaker, Mrs. P. Mooney, Tor­ onto, will be present to give an ad- ELMER IX BELL. BA BARRISTER, SOLICIT^, Etc. BRUSSELS, - - ONTARIO (Thursday and Saturday afternoon* at Gorrie)