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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-08-22, Page 1A With Which Is Amalgamated The G orris Vidette and Wroxeter News. .-Single-Copies Rive Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1940 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year WINGHAM BREAK EV­ EN AT PALMERSTON Local Natters Earn 8-Ali Split Sixteen ^members of the local tennis •club visited Palmerston last Friday night to engage the racquet wielders of the Railroad Town in a friendly match. At the end of the evening’s .play each town had won eight match- •cs, the Wingham men and Palmerston ladies winning all of their doubles .matches, while each team won four of the mixed sets. As is usual with ten­ nis players, all enjoyed lunch after­ wards, The games themselves were fairly evenly contested and provided ■experience for both clubs. Ladies’ Doubles Evelyn Wilson and Mrs. Spittai lost to Marvelle Hart and Regina Oldfield. Louise Lloyd and Pat Parker lost to Koona Daum and Marjory Amos. Lillian Fuller and Doris Armitage lost to Frances Desmond and Carol .Renwick. Verne Walker and Betty McKibbon dost to Marjory Hart and Regina Old­ field. Men’s Doubles Harley Crawford and Jim Hamilton won from Jerry Arkell and Blair Ash­ more. Wilbur Tiffin and Ken Somers won from Harold .Schmall arfd Ray Hart. Harry Brown and Jack Cooke won from Jerry Arkell and H. Schmael. Dr. Crawford and Harvey Beecroft won from Norman Hancock and Cecil •Ashman. Mixed Doubles Evelyn Wilson and Dr. Crawford won from Carol Renwick and Jerry Arkell. , Lillian Fuller and Harvey Beecroft lost to Koona Daum and Cecil Ash­ man. Doris Armitage and Jim Hamilton won from Marvelle Hart and Norman Hancock. Mrs. Spittai and Jack Herd lost to Regina Oldfield and Louis Schmael. Pat Parker and Wilbur Tiffin won from Marjory Amos and Ray Hart. Betty McKibbon and Jack Cooke won from Koona Daum and Cecil Ashman. Louise Lloyd and Harry Brown lost to Frances Desmond and Blair Arkell. Mrs. Spittai and Harley Crawford ’lost to Carol Renwick and Jerry Ar- 'kell. Bowled At Toronto Jack Mason and John W. Hanna '.bowled in the Dominion Doubles Tournament held in Toronto last week. Isard’s Exceptional Values Pay a visit to Isard Ladies’ Ready- to-wear Dept. Sale prices of last week are continued. Clearing prices of all summer dresses begin at 59c and hats at 50c. Don’t miss these wonderful bargains. DR. L. J. SIMPSON DIED SUDDENLY Minister of Education For Ontario Victim of Heart Attack Dr. Leonard J. Simpson, 58, min­ ister of education for Ontario since 1934, died suddenly Sunday of a heart attack while visiting at Picton. He was walking across a lawn with his wife when he suffered the seizure and died almost instantly. Native of Thornton, in the Barrie district 55 miles north of Toronto, Dr. Simpson first was elected to the Ont­ ario Legislature as Liberal represent­ ative for Simcoe Centre and was re­ elected in 1934. He was appointed minister of education in July, 1934. Dr. Simpson was educated in Bar­ rie and at University of Toronto. A member of the Ontario Medical As­ sociation, Dr. Simpson first practise in Stroud and Elmvale, also in Barrie district, and later in Barire. Dr. Simpson married Eleanor Dut­ cher in 1911. Also surviving, beisdes his widbw and a son, Lieut, Douglas Simpson of the Prince Edward and Hastings Regiment Stationed at Pic­ ton, are four daughter. Dr. Simpson first sought election to the Legislature in 1923 and was> defeated in a three-cornered fight. On his second atempt in 1929, he not only WOn the riding for the first time in 89 years for .his party, but was the only Liberal gain in the provin.ee. In the 1934 election. Dr. Simpson had the largest majority ever polled in. the riding, tn the 1937 election, he de* feated the then Conservative leader, Hon. Eart Rowe, for the riding seat. LOCAL FIRM TO HAVE TORONTO EXHIBIT Fry and Blackhall Products on Dis­ play At Canadian Furniture Ex­ hibition And C. N. E. Wingham will be represented at the Canadian Furniture Exhibition which is being held August 26 - 31, at the Royal York, Toronto, by a fine dis­ play of the products from the Fry and Blackhall factory. The exhibit consists of ten chesterfield suits and a variety of easy and occassional chairs. / Fry and Blackhall Suite Chosen When you visit the Canadian Nat­ ional Exhibition call at the Canadian Home Beautiful and you will see a beautiful Fry and Blackhall chester­ field and three chairs chosen by the interior decorators as a part of the furniture used in this very wonderful exhibit. HIGH SCHOOL TO OPEN SEPT. 3rd. ■----------- '■ / Permit System to be Used For Those Who Work on Farms Wingham High School pupils will go back .to school as usual on Sept. 3rd, it was decided at a meeting of the High School Board on Tuesday evening. The meeting was called specially to decide the question as .to whether the High School would open as usual or not. The board reached this decision after due consideration and advice from district farmers. Pu­ pils who find it necessary to work on farms will be allowed to do so under the present permit system. The Public School Board have not as yet reached a decision in regard to the opening of the school for the fall term, but it is expected that they will make an announcement early next week in this regard. WEDDINGS Hicks - Payne Fraser -- Payne ' < A. pretty double wedding ceremony took place at seven o’clock Friday in the Presbyterian Manse, Pembroke, when Eleshia Bertha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Payne, of Listowel, was united in marriage to Gunner George D. Hicks, of the 97th-100th Battery, R.C.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Hicks, Owen Sound, and Grace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Payne, was united in marriage to Gunner Jack Fraser, of the 97th-100th Battery, R.C.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fraser, Wingham, Rev. R. Bert­ ram Nelles officiated. The brides were attractively. attired in costumes of similar style. Miss Eleshia was dress­ ed in a navy twin printed sheer red- ingote,.. with rose hat and white ac-' cessories, and Miss Grace in a rose twin printed sheer redingote, white picture hat and white accessories, Each wore a corsage of italisman ros­ es. After the ceremony the wedding party retired to the Lennox Cafe where a delightful wedding supper was served. Guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Payne, Gunner Geo. Payne, Lieut, and Mrs. M. H. C. • Hemsworth . The two happy couples motored to Ottawa for their honeymoon. Ladies Bowled at Lucknow Wingham Ladies Bowling Club were represented at the Lucknow Trebles on Thursday by two rinks, Mrs. E. Webster, Mrs. A. Wilson, J. Kerr, skip; Mrs. M. Johnson, Mrs. F. Sturdy, Mrs. D. Rae, skip. The former rink won 4th prize-with 2 wins plus 12. C. N. E. Military Tattoo ■ Added significance is attached this year to the Military Tattoo held on Saturday night, Augtisfo 24th at the Canadian National Exhibition. Bands of the C.A.S.F. units will join with the brasses and pipes of the militia regiments to make this thrilling spect­ acle a timely and memorable one. A Kind Deed In the smokeroom of the big hotel the Scot had been boring everyone with tales Of the great deeds he had done. “Well, now,” said an Englishman at last, “suppose you tell us something you can’t do, and, by Jove, I’ll under* take to do it myself.” ' “Thank ye,” replied the Scot,‘"I tanna pay ma bill here?*' ALL BANK NITE PRIZES CLAIMED Prizes All Taken Up Saturday One Hour Before Closing Time This week there is $25 in prizes for lucky winners in the Wingham Bank Nite draw which takes place at the Town Hall at 9,15 Saturday evening. Last Saturday every prize was claimed almost an houj before the closing hour of 12 midnight. The Winners Were 1st. $10.00, Mrs. Harold Mitchell; 2nd. $5.00, Mrs. Ken Mowbray, Luck­ now; 3rd. $2.00, Mrs, S. S. Campbell; 4th, $1,00, Constable William Gard­ iner; 5th'. $1,00, Mrs, W. E. Johnston; 6th, $1,00, Miss Luella Kerr; 7t.h, '$1.00, Evelyn Martin, R. R. No. 2, Lucknow; 8th. $1.00, Mrs, Chas. Hop­ per; 9th. $3.00, Clayton Fryfogle; 10th $1.00, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington; 11th. $1.00, Mrs. N. L. Fry; 12th. $1.00, Mrs. C. Bell, Blyth. $25 Cash In Prizes This week the Wingham Bank Nites Stores will give away $25 cash. $10 first prize, $5 second prize, and 10 one dollar prizes. Buy at Wing­ ham Bank Nite Stores and win one of these cash awards. How'- To Win With every 25 cents spent at a Wingham Bank Nite Store, a lucky ticket is given. The more you spend at Wingham Bank Nite Stores the greater is your opportunity- to win one of the prizes. Be a winner—shop at Wingham Bank Nite Stores. CARS CRASHED ON PRAIRIE BRIDGE Bridge Trap South of' Town Scene of Another Accident Two cars met almost head on at the centre prairie bridge south of the town about 10.30, Saturday , evening. A chev. coupe driven by Jack Boyle was coming into Wingham, the car is alleged to have struck the side of the bridge and so deflected in front of Telford Cook’s car. Mrs. Cook was the only person injured and she re­ ceived a cut over her eye that was not serious and her glasses were broken. Merkley’s wrecking truck towned the Boyle car to town, it being quite badly wrecked in front. The other car came to town under its own power, the working parts were not damaged. September Sth Day of Prayer The King designated September 8, the first Sunday after the anniversary of the outbreak of the war, as a nat­ ional day of prayer. 96 Year-Old Woman Breaks Hip Mrs. Charles Naftel, oldest resident of Goderich, age 96 years, fell down the stairs at the home of her son, Knyvet Naftel, and fractured her-hip. She is now in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. Says Hitler to Attack America William C. Bullitt, United States ambassador to France, declaring that Hitler will attack America if Great Britain is defeated, urged Americans to telegraph their congressmen de­ manding that overage destroyers be sent .to Britain’s aid. EAST WAWANOSH ANNUAL PICNIC Good Program Provided for Wednes­ day, August 28th The annual basket picnic staged by the Township of East Wawanosh will be Feld at Lever’s picnic grounds, 10th line bridge, on Wednesday, Aug­ ust 28th. A program of sports includ­ ing baseball will be held in the after­ noon followed by a literary and mus­ ical program. Mr. James Shearer, Agricultural Representative for Hur­ on, will be the guest speaker, and other prominent speakers will be in­ cluded. Elston Cardiff, M, P. and Warden Feagan. There will be a Baby Show with two classes, up to six months and from six months to one year. There will be prizes for the oldest lady and gentleman of the township present. Hot water will be provided for the making of tea, and a refreshment booth will be on the grounds. The picnic is open to all in both . town and country. There is no admission charge, In the evening an open air dance will *be held with two orchestras in attendance, the Gulley Jumpers and Arthur’s. TRAIN HITS ROAD GRADER AT WROXETER Robert McDonald Had Ankle Fractured When the road grader he was riding was struck by a C.P.R. train, Robert McDonald, of Wroxeter, was thrown to the road, '-He was picked up and taken to the Wingham Hospital where is was found he had a broken ankle, head injuries, lacerations and shock. McDonald was grading the road be­ tween Wroxeter and Belmore when the accident occurred. He was beside the tracks when the Wingham train passed and struck the end Of the grader. Dr. J. P. Campbell was called and had McDonald moved to the hospital, The broken bone in'the ankle was set and the other injuries given medical attention. Then the injured man was able to go to his home. PATRIOTIC RALLY HELD AT EXETER ... Despite Rain 2000 Attended A downpour of rain did not prevent more than 2,000 people from attend­ ing a patriotic rally for Huron County citizens held- in the, Exeter Arena on Sunday afternoon. Among those at­ tending were members of the Canad­ ian Legion and bands from Clinton, Dashwood and Exeter. Warden Feagan acted as chairman and Reeve B. W. Tuckey, of Exeter, gave the address of ' welcome. Rev. M. A. Hunt, of Exeter, gave an account of the work already accomplished by the wartime committee. Rev. E. D. Burton, of " Clinton, chaplain in the Great War, gave a stirring speech'. Maj. Harry S. C. Cocks, district chaplain, M. D. No. 1, in a brief ad­ dress encouraged the young men to enlist. Maj. R, Beattie, D.R.O., point­ ed out that while many of the units are' almost at full strength enlistment is still being carried on in spite of a mistaken impression to the contrary Maj. Lee, another chaplain, also spoke and in a very humorous address Capt. Norman Rawson, who has recently been discharged from hospital, gave also much serious advice. In the last war. Capt. Rawson drove a team of army mules for nine months and he said he did/it without swearing and later entered the Methodist ministry. On Orangeville School Staff Miss Norma E. Coutts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. CouttS, has re­ ceived an appointment to the Public School staff at Orangeville to teach grade 5. For the past two years Miss Coutts has been teacher at Holme’s school, Turnberry and for four years prior to that time taught in Hullett near Auburn. Canadian Home Beautiful Modern labor-saving kitchen ap­ pliances have brought in their train the desire on the part of housewives to modernize their entire homes. “Canadian Home Beautiful” is the title of a display at the Canadian Nat­ ional Exhibition that every Canadian housewife, whether from farm or city, will find absorbingly interesting. Ladies 1st and 2nd at Goderich Four rinks of Ladies’ Trebles took part in the Tournament at Goderich on Wednesday last week, winning- first and second prize. Mrs. E. Web­ ster, Mrs. F. Sturdy, Mrs. D. Rae, skip, were first with 3 wins plus 23; Mrs. T. Currie, (Mrs. A. Wilson, Mrs. J. Kerr, skip, won second prize with 3 wins plus 20; Mrs. W. McCool, Mrs. A. M. Crawford, Mrs. A. R. DuVal, skip, were tied for 3, -4, 5th, but lost out in the draw. Mrs. S. Hare, Mrs. H. C. MacLean, Mrs. E. Harrison, skip, were the other club represent­ atives. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP 714 Join Now Before Membership is Closed Little by little each week the membership of the Wingham Patriotic Association increases. This week seven more names are added to the list of members bringing the total to 714. The objective is 1000 members, so join it now if you have not already done so. Add to the list this week are: Mrs. Bert Armstrong, John K. Lamb, Velma Lennox, Mrs. J. Leishman, T. Y. Smith, Mrs. T. Y. Smith, Clara Schultz. ALL SET FOR BIG LABOR DAY FROLIC Plans For This Great Annual Event Are Complete, Fine Program Assured Proceeds For Red Cross and Lions Children Welfare Work The Labor Day Frolic is a double feature this year as the money raised by this gala event will be evenly div­ ided between the Red Cross and the Lions Children Welfare work. There are not two more worthy causes, so plan to spend Labor Day in^Wingham and enjoy this great day which the Lions have planned for you. Midnight Dance The day of fun gets away to an early start with a midnight dance and floor show of five acts. The music is by the popular radio stars, Russ Creighton and his Canadian Mount­ aineers who made such a hit here last y'ear. Afternoon Enterainment The afternoon will be a Thriller. There will be a parade after which a softball game between two outstand­ ing Toronto men’s teams will be held at the town park. Evening At The Arena As has been usual with- the Lions Frolic here, there will be fun a plenty at the Arena during the evening. Contests, games, midway, danieng and the five-act floor show, Russ Creighton and his band will also play for the evening dancing. Meet your friends at the Arena Labor Day even­ ing. Fun for all. ...... ... ....A TREBLES TWILIGHT HAD FINE ENTRY Lucknow Ririk Winners - Thirty Entries — The bowling greens were the scene of great activity Monday evening when a trebles twilight was staged. There was a large entry, 30 rinks taking part in the play, Walkerton 3, Hanover 1, Teeswater 1, Lucknow 4, Blyth 1, Clifford 1, Brussels 1, Kin­ cardine 1, Seaforth 3, Exeter 2, God­ erich 3, Wingham 9. ' ' The winners were: 1st., W. McCoy, Lucknow, 3’wins plus 20; 2nd., Fred Hunt, Goderich, 3 wins plus 19; 3rd., Frank Eidt, Walkerton, 3 wins plus 11; 4th., G. MacKay, R. A. Currie, Ed. Nash, skip, Wingham, 2 wins plus 19; 5th., M. Telfer, Exeter, 2 wins plus 17. Joined His Unit *DrJ W. A. McKibbon left on Mon­ day to take over his duties as Med­ ical Officer of the 24th Field Ambu­ lance which is at present stationed at Listowel. Larger Hollyhocks Recently we reported hollyhocks that were over eleven feet in height but these are put in the shade by one grown by Ed. M. Snell that is 12 feet 6 inches high. Ed. says that he has many other ten feet high. Veterinary At Camp Dr. McKague, Veterinarian, wishes to inform his clients that he will be away at Military Camp until Septem­ ber 2nd, but will be back in Wing­ ham from Saturday noon to Sunday noon during that time. BOWLERS ADVANCE IN DISTRICT PLAY-OFF Defeat Lucknow in Southern Part of District No. 8 The play-offs for championship of District No. 8 of the Provincial Bowl­ ing Association got under way here on Friday evening, when the Wing­ ham bowlers fook all events from the boys of Lucknow. In the singles event A. M. Craw­ ford defeated W. McKenzie by 21 to 15.. Omar Haselgrove and D. B. Porter overcame a large handicap to win from W. McCoy and H. Agnew. At one time during the game the Luck­ now pair were leading 17 to 2. The final score was 23 to 21. The rink of W. C. Adams, W. A. Miller, H. L. Sherbondy and J. Mas­ on, skip, won handily from Geo. Smith, E. Hoffman, J. Agnew and Clark Finlayson, skip, by the score of 22 to 11. The championship of the district Will be decided at Hanover on Mon* day evening, August 26th. The win­ ners to compete in Toronto for 'the Provincial honours. battery now at TRAINING CAMP Wingham Batetry, 120 Strong In Camp at London Till September 2nd The C, N, R. Station was the scene a great excitement Sunday morning when the 99th Wingham Battery en­ trained for London (Carling Heights) for two weeks training. They will re­ turn to Wingham, Monday, September 2nd. The members of the Battery were very smart in their new summer uniforms and the large number that assembled to see them off shows the interest the public in general took in the proceedings. The soldiers formed up at the Arm­ ouries and paraded to the station headed by the Wingham Citizens’ Band. Major George Howson is the officer commanding the battery. ALPS MEMBERS WIN AT WALKERTON Team From Alps Club Made A Fine Showing In Tournament On Wednesday afternoon of last week the Alps Golf Club was repre­ sented in the Walkerton Handicap Tournament by a local foursome who were successful in taking home a good share of the prizes. The entry was not as large as was expected due to other attractions, about forty golfers making the rounds. The course was in fine shape and the locals were im­ pressed by the hospitality of the home club. The Alps foursome were: C. H. Mc­ Avoy, Reg. DuVal, N. Williamson and Ronald Rae. They won the team prize with a total score of 345, just nosing out the Kincardine team who had 347. Neil Williamson won low gross for the second nine with 38, and C. H. McAvoy -won low net for the first nine with 39. The handicaps were taken from the first nine. ------------------ « 0Bank Inspectors Here Messrs McCrindle, Bruchill and Morris of the Dominion Bank inspect­ ion staff arrived in town Monday evening and will be busy at the local branch for. a few days. British Withdraw in Somaliland British troops have withdrawn safe­ ly from Berbera, capital of British Somaliland, despite heavy Italian artillery, tank' and air attacks, British Middle East headquarters announced. Teacher Underwent Operation Miss Katherine McGregor of the High School staff, underwent an op­ eration recently in Clitonn Hospital. We are pleased to report that she is making a very satisfactory recovery. Underwent Operation Mr. Herbert Campbell, superintend­ ent of the Wingham Utilities Com- cission, underwent an emergency op­ eration in Wingham General Hospital late Monday night. We are happy to report that he is doing as well as can be expected. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. German. Prisioner Escaped Somewhere In Ontario,—While pol­ ice* hunted an escaped German pris­ oner of war through Ontario, military authorities sought to determine how a radio set described as a powerful short-wave transmitter was smuggled into -a closely-guarded prison camp. The trnsmitter was discovered in the barracks of the camp in Northern Ontario from which a German officer escaped through a 100-foot tunnel early Monday morning. It was secret­ ed under the eaves of the building in which the prisoners sleep. Dominion By-Election Results Three by-elections filled all vacan­ cies in the House of Commons and the only change from results of the March 26 general election was a Con­ servative gain. In the other contests, Liberals and Conservatives each re­ tained a seat. A fourth by-election scheduled was made unnecessary by the acclamation in Kingston of Hon. Angus Macdonald, Minister of Nat­ ional Defence for Naval Services. The Conservative gain was in Saskatoon where Aid. A. H. Bence won. Sas­ katoon voters elected the late Rev. W. G. Brown as a United Reform candidate in a by-election last Dec. 18 and also in the general election Match 26. Miss Agnes Macphail contested this seat. L, 0, Breithauf>.t, Liberal, was elected in Waterloo North and G-. Russell Boucher, Conservative, .was chosen in Carleton. FATHER HUGH DIED IN ENGLAND Former Rev, Harry Griffin Hiscocks Was Born In Wingham Word has been received of the death in England of Father Hugh of the Order of St Benedict, known formerly in Toronto as Rev, Harry Griffin Hiscocks, for many years vic­ ar of the Church of St. Mary Magda­ lene, Anglican, Toronto. Father Hugh was born at Wing­ ham, Ont., fifty years ago. He receiv­ ed his education at Trinity College, Toronto, and the General Theological Seminary, New York'. Following his ordination at Hamilton as a priest of the Church of England he went West and for four years served as a mis­ sionary in the Diocese of Saskatch­ ewan, Returning East, Father Hugh was appointed vicar of . the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Toronto, where he remained for ten years and retired because of ill-health. An authority on church liturgees, he initiated the high level of ceremonials followed at St. Mary Magdalene’s. Dr. Healey Will- an, present organist at the church, was a great personal friend of Father Hugh. Going to England five years ago Father Hugh joined the Order of St. Benedict, a Church of England order located at Nashdon Abbey, Burnham,. Bucks. As a member of the Benedic­ tine community, in which he died, he took the name of “Hugh.” He is sur­ vived by one sister, Miss Vida His­ cocks, Montreal. SECOND WAR LOAN FOR CANADA SOON Canada will issue a second war loan early next month, seeking a total of from $250,000,000 to $300,000,000 for war funds, Finance Minister Usley announced. Holders of Dominion of Canada 4% per cent, bonds maturing September 1 will be given an opportunity of ex­ changing their maturing bonds for the new issue. This will be in addition to the total of $250,000,000 t o$300,- 000,000 in new money. Purchased Home Mr, George R. Scott has purchased the fine stone Pettigrew residence on John Street. Isard’s Bargains in Staple Dept. Fine quality white flannelette, 28 inches wide, reg. 15c, 8 yds. for $1.00. Figured cotton crepe now 19c. Striped flannelette, yd. wide, 18c. Unbleached sheeting, 78 inches wide, 35c. Pillow slips, sale each, 19c, and many more specials on sale. Don’t miss them. Last Cruise of Season All-day trip on Georgian Bay— ’ along the 30,000 Islands of East Shore as far as Seguin Bank (near Parry Sound) on C. P. R. flagship Assiniboia, on Friday, Aug. 30th. Leaves Owen Sound at 9 a.m., returns ! at 9 pan. Tickets $2—should be se­ cured early from Daily Sun-Times, i Owen Sound. PREMIER KING MET ROOSEVELT Plan Joint Board of Defence Canada and the United States Sun­ day moved close to a military alliance for defence of the north half of the Western Hemisphere. Following conversations which took, place at Ogdensburg, N. Y., Saturday night and Sunday morning between Prime Minister Mackenzie King and. President Franklin Roosevelt that “a permanent joint board on defence shall be set up at once by the two countries.” They issued the following joint statement: The Prime minister and the Presi­ dent have discussed the mutual prob­ lems of defence in relation to the safety of Canada and the United States. It has been agreed that a perman­ ent joint board on defence shall be set up at once by the two countries* This permanent joint board on de­ fence shall commence immdeiate stud­ ies relating to sea, land and air prob­ lems including personnel and mater­ ial. It will consider in the broad sense the defence of the north half of the Western Hemisphere. The permanent joint board on de­ fence will consist of four or five mem­ bers from each country, fast of them from the services.