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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-07-12, Page 1COUNCIL ASKING FOR TENDERS FOR TRUCK Street Signs 'To Be Erected A regular meeting of the Town 'Council was 'held 'on Tuesday evening last week with Reeve Evans in the chair. Mayor .Davidson arrived at the meeting. while it was in progress but he requested that the Reeve carry on in the chair. Minutes of the ;last meeting were approved on Imntion of Couns. Spry and Kennedy. On motion 'of Cones, Johnson and Lloyd council ,endorsed the following :notion of the Goderich council, "That the Minister of Highways be petition= ed to amend the Highway Improve- ment Act so that counties should re- bate to towns and villages 90% of the highway rates paid by them. A re- bate of 50 per cent was requested for road machinery. A notice was received from the County of Huron advising that the County levy for 1945 would amount to $6094.38. On motion of, Coun. Johnson and Coun. Spry an offer from the Bank of Commerce to purchase at par, $15,000 of Town of Wingham debentures bear- ing interest at 3 per cent., was accept- ed. On motion of Mayor Davidson and Coun. Johnson the by-law was amended to read 3 per cent instead of 8% per cent. On motion of Coun. Wilkinson and Coun. Johnson a complaint from Her- bert Fuller' that his assessment was increased by $150 was referred to the Court of Revision. Mr. John Raby explained to the council that water was lying in the cellar at the home of the late Sam Small. The matter of drainage was discussed then the matter was left to 'the Street Committee on motion of Coun. Spry and Coun, Lloyd. A vote of thanks was extended to Assessor W. H. Haney on motion of Coun, Johnson and Coun. Kennedy for his splendid report of the Asses- ors' Convention 'which was recently held at Niagara Falls. Mr. Haney said that there might 'be .a district meeting of assessors herb at a later date. The matter of selling land from a lane on Victoria street to Mr. Alex. Hackett was discussed. On motion of Coun. Spry and Coun. Wilkinson it was decided to lease this portion of land to Mr. Hackett at $1.00 per an- num, he to give up possession at any time on thirty days notice. The matter of snow plowing next winter was given consideration. It was moved by Coun. Spry and Coun. Lloyd that the Street Committee draw up specifications for a new truck, with suitable hydraulic wing and present plow fitted, tenders to be ready for the next meeting. Another motion also came from this discussion and it was decided on motion of Coun. Ken- nedy and Coun. Wilkinson that tenders be received for snow plowing for next winter according to specifications to be prepared by the Street Committee. Tenders to be ready for next meeting. Seating accommodation at the Arena was the subject of discussion and it was decided on motion of Coun. Spry and Mayor Davidson that the Mayor (Continued on page 5) Presented With Kitchen Shower On Tuesday evening of last week Mrs. J. Bateson was hostess when, ;Miss Verne Walker was the recipient of a Pyrex kitchen shower, from a large number of friends. Mrs. Bate- son was assisted by Misses Hilda and Beryl Brown, Mrs. Ross Howson, Mrs. George Joynt and Mrs. B. Mathers. DANCE AT ROYAL T. Ott Wednesday evening, July 11th., to Elliott Carruthers' Orchestra. Ad- Mission 50 cents, DATE FOR NEXT BLOOD CLINIC August 22nd Date Set This 'is to remind the public that Blood Donor Clinics will be continued here as Usual. The need for plasma IS very great despite the fact that the war has ended in Europe, The next clinic Will be held Wednesday morn- higi August 22nd. Keep this date hi mind. If you have not yet donated leaVe•Yottr name at McKibberis. JOINS STAFF OF STATION CKNX The staff of .CKNX has again been enlarged. This time it is the engaging of Warner Newton, of Prince George, B. C., as farm commentator and sup- ervisor of farm relations. He will also take charge of the CKNX almanac. Mr. Newton is a graduate of O.A.C., in Horticulture and previously to at- tending O.A.C. he was engaged in soil survey work 'in British Columbia 'by the Dominion Government. Last Easter he was married to Miss Ethel sHostettler of St. Catharines, and they are at present residing in Dr. Brown's house on Minnie St. On behalf of the people of this com- munity we extend to them a hearty welcome, .114. Salad Plate Supper Come and enjoy a salad plate supper in the Parish room of St. Paul's Church, Friday, July 18th., from five to' seveno'clock, 50 cents. Notice TO Water Consumers The hours for lawn service will be from 6 arm, to 9 a,m. and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m, All citizens are requested to observe the' above regulation. SHIPMENTS MADE BY RED CROSS The following shipment was made the end of June to Wingliath and bist- rid' Red Cross Society, Army and Airforce Quota-2 high neck, long sleeve sweaters; 7 pairs of gloves, 8 scarfs, 10 pairs airforce sox, 1 pair gray sox, 16' pairs Khaki sox. •Civillatt Otteta.6-2 sweaters, tize'4;. 2 pairs 'girls' sox, size 4; 2 baby blue" knitted .diesses, size 2; 26 girls' nightgowns, 11, combination underwear,• 26 boys' vests, Non Quota---2'afghatit, 2'ctib 2 quilts,'2 boxes baby bootteess (felt); Two weeks ago thelv was aspecial: shipment of -0 bags (litimowives) 'and 66 towels. 4' `Bingle 'Copies 'Five 'Cents • With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 12th, 1945 SubseriPtions $2.00 Per Year ANOTHER SOLDIER IS RESULTS OF THE BACK FROM OVERSEAS ENTRANCE EXAMS The Wingham Branch of the Wom- en's Institute will hold their annual picnic at the Town Park on Wednes- day afternoon, next`week, July 18th. An interesting program of games and races have been planned for the child- ren and all members and their famil- ies are urged to be present, Please bring a basket for the picnic supper. Everybody welcome. ' • INSTITUTE PICNIC WEDNESDAY, NEXT RIGHT OF APPEAL WAS EXERCISED First Appeal In Unemployment In- surance LADY BOWLERS HELD TREBLES TOURNEY Rain Stopped- Play Of Fourth Game The first tournament held by the Ladies' Bowling Club on Thursday afternoon and evening was not com- pleted. Rain caused cancellation of the fourth 4game and the prizes were awardeCon the basis of the three gam- es played. Two games were played in the afternoon but only one game was completed after supper. The winners were: 1st. Mrs. McICel- vie, Miss Regan, Mrs. P. Bruder, skip; Hanover, three wins plus 15; 2nd., Mrs. C. Lloyd, Mrs, Murray Johnson, Mrs, Alex Crawford, skip, Wingham, three wins plus 13; 3rd,, Mrs. Carl Deans, Mrs. Art. Wilson, Mrs. A, R. DuVal, skip, Wingham, two wins plus 10 with an hggregate of 28; 4th„ Mrs. W. Heughan, Mrs. W. Currie, Mrs. Frank Sturdy, skip, Wingham, two wins plus 10 with an aggregate of 27. You'll save at the Birthday Sale at McKibbon's, It ends Saturday Accepts London Position Robert Kerr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Kerr, Diagonal Road, has ac- toted' a position in the office of Un- derwood, Elliott, Fisher Limited ,Lon- don, 17 Joined United Church At the regular communion service in Wingham United church on. Sunday morning, seventeen new Members were received into church membership, Sy the pastor, Rev, W. A. Beecroft. Pour of these were Sons of Ivr. and Mrs. Ed. Walker, Lieut. George Walker, Corp, Elmer Walker, Gunner Roy Walker and Signalman Alan Wal- ker, The first three are still on active service Overseas. Mr, Beetroft also welcomed Sorgt. Keith ,MeLattglilin 'of the Argyll and Sutherland Highland- ers, who arrived Sortie daring the week, Some of the candidates left school early on farm leave and will receive certificates after completing 13 weeks on the land. WINGHAM Lloyd Anderson, Mary Louise Ben- inger, Gwendolyn Blateliferd, John Rosman, John Brophy, Muriel Brydges, Ernest Buckman, Lois Burchill, Joan Bushfield, Jean Campbell, Ruth Can- telon, Panzie Champion, Robert Fol- borne, Audrey Cook, Fay Cook, Mar- jorie Copeland, James Currie,' Jean Dawson, Eleanor Deyell, Doreen El- liott, Vivien Ernest, Kenneth Felker, John Foxton, Constance Fryfogle, Grace Gilmour, Joan Gregg, Mary Haines, Wallace Haselgrove, John Henderson, Eileen Henning, Edna Higgins, Joan Hiseler, Marjorie Hob- den, James Irwin, William Johnston, Irene King, Margaret MacDonlad, Laura McBurney, Rosie McGlynn, Shirley McGlynn, Kenneth McKague, John McKenzie, Scott McLennan, Ruth Meehan, Audrey Ridley, Doris Shiell, Wilford Shiell, Douglas Spar- ling, Norma Stacey, Thomas Wade, Annie Waine, Allen Wild, Florence Willoughby, Doris Wray. . BRUSSELS Frank Alcook, Jerry Barrett, Marie Bennett, Shirley Eileen Bennett, Ken- neth Bone, Olive Cardiff, Audrey Dav- idson, Rose Davidson, Roy Davidson, Marie Doll, Betty Fischer, Doreen Long, Fannie McLean, Peter Mc- Quarrie, Florence Querengesser, Wil- liam Rann, Emma Mary Sanderson, Marjorie Sanderson, Mary Smith, George Somers, Isabel Spier, Betty Thuell, Donelda Willis. BLYTH Charles Brigham, Jean Cartwright, Maurice• Hallahan, Doreen Hogg, Bill Johnston, Donald Johnston, Elaine Johnston, Pauline King, Jean Kirkcon- nell, Mary Kyle, Mary Lutz, Mary Mc- Caughey, Violet Nivins, Shirley Phil- lips, Shirley Radford, Marie Raithby, Grace Roe, Isabel. Thuell, Stewart Toll, 'Glenn Youngblut, Irma Wallace, Hattie Wightman, Jim Wilson. DUNGANNON James Cummins, Evelyn Hoy, Lloyd Humphrey, Lorne Humphrey, Lois Johnston, Michael Kinahan, Reta Mc- Intyre, Yvonne Magoffin, Irene Men- ary, Reta Moran, Charles Mugford, Sam Nicholson, Kenneth Petrie, Jean Ritchie, Fred Robinson, Joyce Stewart, Marietta Stingel, Doris Taylor, Gwen- dolyn Treleaven, Arthur Young. Under Regulation 10-5-Adeline Nivins. Lucknow Anderson, Mary (Hon.); Chin, Mary (Hon.); Cook, Viola (Hon.); Durnin, Helen (Hon.); Elliott, Eileen' (Hon.); England, Betty; Laidlaw, Raymond B.; Lyons, Doris; MacIn- tyre, Allan; MacLeod, Ronald; Mac- Millan, Clfford, (Hon.); McQuaig, (Continued on page 8) PLEADED GUILTY TO STEALING PIGS Sentence Was Deferred When he appeared before magistrate A. F. Cook at Goderich, on Thursday, Garfield Finlay, "B" Line, Turnberry, pleaded guilty to the theft of 20 pigs the property of Andrew Mitchell of Wingham. He was remanded until July 12th., for sentence and bail was again set at $2,000. PLAN FEDERATION BROADCAST SOON On June 27th. Representatives from the four Counties of Bruce, Grey, Wel- lington and Huron, held a meeting at C,K.N.X„ Wingham, at the invitation of Mr. Cruickshanks, owner and man- ager of the station, to' discuss a Farm BroadeastBroadcast. The invitation of Mr, Crttickshanks to use the faefltties of the station, which would be fret to' the Pederation of Agriculture, were enthusiastically received by the well represented Code. ties. It was decided' to' start broadcasting early in September; and an over-all' commAtee consisting' of two front each County, will be ehoseit lu the near fut. tire, to get this ;broadcast Under way. The now Agricultural Representative of C,K.N,X. will act,as Chaltiiihn of this over-all come-tithe; SOLDIERS GUESTS OF HOWICK LIONS Officers For Coming Year Installed ..)41 Howick Lions held an interesting supper meeting on Thursday evening in the Anglican church recreation room at Wroxeter. The club had as their guests 12 servicemen, some who had recently returned from overseas, The Club voted $100 to be sent to the Building Fund of the Hospital for Sick Children at Toronto. A feature of the meeting was the installation of officers by District De- puty Fred Spry of Wingham and Past District Deputy Eph. Gray of Palmer- ston. The officers are: President, Gordon Hargraves, Fordwich; 1st. Vice President, •Gordon Gibson, Wrox- eter; 2nd. Vice President, H. V. Mc- Kenney, Wroxeter; 3rd. Vice Presi- dent, Doc. Irwin, Gorrie; two year directors, G. Whitfield, of Gorrie; Harvey McMichael of Wroxeter; Lion Tamer, T. J. Schaefer, Fordwich; Tail Twister, Ken, Edgar, Wroxeter; Sec- retary, Heck. Knight, Wroxete r; Treasurer, Walter Sawtell, PARTIAL ECLIPSE WAS SEEN HERE Clouds Prevented. Early View And Also Blotted Out Final Phase ••••••••••••••I. Many here got a view of the partial eclipse on Monday morning. The start of the eclipse here was a few minutes after 7 a.m, but clouds obstructed the view for some time, However about 8 o'clock, which was closed the mid- eclipse, a good view of the spectical was had b.y many. It appeared at this time as though the sun was closed to three quarters covered. Shortly after that clouds again obstructed the view. At Pine River, Manitoba, the total eclipse of the sun was visible and many scientists were present at this point to view this celestial phenomenon. Scientists stationed at Brendenbury, Sask., were disappointed as clouds blacked out from the time until the moon began to move across the 'sun until the sun resumed its normal bril- liance. Aircraft of the R.C.A.F., wtih seven cameras recorded the eclipse at Yorkton, Sask. VETERANS. SOLDIERS THIS IS FOR YOU Representative Of Department Of Veterans' Affairs Will Be Here Friday If you have been discharged from the services, or are at present in any of the services, and are in the vicinity of Wingham, you may discuss your rehabilitation problems with a repres- entative of the Department of Veter- ans' Affairs at the Town Hall, Wing- ham, Friday morning this week, July 13th., from 10 a. in, to 12 noon. • The 35th. Birthday Sale continues at McKibbon's until Sat., July 14th. Engagement Ainiouneetnerit Mr, and Mrs. John W. Swan of Port Hope, Ontario, formerly of St. Helens and Bervie, wish to antiounee the engagement of their daughter, Nellie Marie, to Leonard J, S, Phillips; son of Me, and Mrs. George Phillips, of West WMvanosii. The marriage to take place the latter part of July; TROUSSEAU TEA HONOURED PRIOR TO LEAVING THE NORTH Rev, and Mrs. J. C. Thompson To Reside In Toronto Rev. J. C, and Mrs. Thompson, (nee Tena Reid), who have been stationed at South Porcupine •have moved to Toronto as Mr. Thompson has been placed in charge of the Young Peoples' Work for Western Ontario, Prior to their departure from South Porcupine they were given a send off at a special meeting of the congrega- tion. Mr. Thompson was the recip- ient of a purse of money and an ad- dress wishing he and Mrs. Thomps- son good wishes in the future and expressing appreciation of their work at South Porcupine, Mrs, Thompson was presented with spode china by the choir also by the Sr. Young People. They were also guests of the ses- sion at a banquet held at the Airport hotel. At this event Mrs, Thompson was presented with some spode china and Mr. Thompson with a brief case, STORE AT ETHEL ENTERED SUNDAY Thieves Took Victory Bonds, War Savings Certificates and Some Money The store and post office operated by George A. Dunbar at Ethel was entered in the early hours of Sunday morning and the thieves made off with Victory Bonds, War Saving Certifi- cates, some money and also some per- sonal papers. Evidently they thought the Victory Bonds and War Savings Certificates were too .hot to keep as they were recovered by police in a mail box at Silver Corners Sunday evening. The entry into the store was made by springing the front door. The safe was then opened and the thieves made a get away without being noticed. Provincial Constable Frank Fox of Goderich assisted by County Con- stables Gordon Deyell and Frank Salt- er are continuing the investigation. REPORT C. P. R. PLAN TRUCKING FREIGHT Small Freight Would Be Trucked From Orangeville To Teeswater A rumor is going the rounds that the C. P. R. has under consideration a plan to place a truck in service from Orangeville to Teeswater. According to reports the plan is for the truck to pick up freight at Orangeville from the morning train and deliver to points between there and Teeswater. The idea is speed to delivery of small freight to these points and at the same time lessen the time of the train from Orangeville to Teeswater. Those now trucking into Wingham are alive to this plan as they have been securing signatures throughout this area on a petition which states that the present freight service by trans- port is satisfactory. Had Tonsils Removed Master Tommy Torrance underwent an operation for the removal of his ton- sils at Wingham General Hospital on Monday morning. bowling Tourney Wednesday Next Entries are already being received foe the Hanna Trophy Bowling Tour- nament which is being held here on Wednesday afternoon and evening of next week, Winners of this great doubles event will receive the John W. Hanna fro/Ay and a suit each. Communion At St.• Andrew's Sunday morning a service of com- munion was held at S. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church. This was the first communion at which the' members of the Eadies congregation were present as members of St. Andrew's church, At the preparatory service' Friday evening 3 joined the church by profes- sion of Faith and four by Certificate, Injured Hip Mr, Norman Rintottl had the mis- fortune to injure his hip bone at Bay- field on Wednesday last week. He was attending the Stevenson Re-union and VMS on the, swing with his son, Billy, He came in contact 'with one of the swing support netts and injured' his lip bone. He is around, on crotches and the injury IS apparently mending satisfactorily, SCHOOL AREA REPORT FOR EAST WAWANOSH Interim Financial Statement Given No. 10 school has been temporarily closed, and the pupils 5 in number are. being assisted in transportation to the other schools at an estimated saving• of $1050.00, Estimates are being gathered for• installation of indoor toilets at U. 74, for Electric lights at No, 13;. contract has been signed for a drilled well at 11, Contract under way to have the in- terior of class rooms and lobbies of eight schools painted including all school furniture, Three teachers resigned in June, As one school was closed, two new teach- ers were engaged to fill vacancies,; Miss Isabel MacEwen of Bluevale at S. S. 9.; and D. E. Wade, Belgrave, at S. S. 8.; Miss Amy Toll moving from No. 10 to U. S. 3; eight teachers were engaged at $1300.00 per annum; 1 at $1250.00 and 1 at $1200.00; for the new term. Fences around all schools are being repaired. Dept. of Health reports on samples of water taken from school wells in June 1945.-U.S.S, 3-A; U.S.S. 16- A.; U. S, S. 6-B.; U. S. S. 7-C.; S. S. 8.-D; S S. No. 9-D.; S. S. 11-D; • S. S. 13-B.; U S S .17-B. Music under supervision of Mrs.. Pickell is taught in all schools. A. massed choir of about 50 pupils chosen from all over the area is in process of training for next music festival. One practice was held at Westfield school in June. Cars to assemble the group were provided voluntarily. The Board intends to assist in the future by paying 7c mileage for a few practices, to a limited number of vehicles. Interim Financial Statement of June 30th., 1945. Receipts Jan. 1st. to June 30th. Jan. 17- Balances from S. Sects. $ 11457.60 Mar. 27-Gov. Grants 3835.00 Rents and Misc. Rec. 81.55 Total Receipts $15374.15 July 5, Outstanding cheques 601.21 $ 15975.36 Disbursements Jan. 1st., to June 30th. June 30 Teachers sal., net 7410.37 Income Tax deducted and and remitted 835.10 Instruction equip, 606.94 Cost of Operation ..... 440.49 Caretakers 713.95 Repairs and Mainten 352.42 Stationery, Printing and Administration 122.89 Miscellaneous, stamps, tele. phone ................ .. 11.65 Total Disbursements 10493.81 July 5 Balance at Bank of Commece 5481.55 L.4" 15975.3% C. H. Wade, Sec'y Treas. The Birthday of Rexall is being cel- ebrated at McKibbon's. You can save at this sale, ends Saturday this week., BINGO! BINGO! SATURDAY NIGHTS Each Saturday evening the Legion will bold a bingo in the Council Chambers, For the past two years these summer bingos have been staged. and the Legion again seeks co-opera- tion of the public for their Bingos each Saturday night. All proceeds aro for Legion purposes, which means geta ting ready to receive the boys when they return from service. Good prizes for the lucky winners, Plan to play Bingo Saturday nights at the town, hall. ORANGE PARADE TO BE AT BAYFIELD di.••••••••••••,. While Unemployment Insurance has been in effect for over four years very few claims for benefits have been lodg- ed with the local office 'at Listowel, due to the shortage of manpower in the area. However every employee who becomes unemployed has the right to apply for benefits. These rights should be applied for immedi- ately after separation from employ- ment. In some instances 'benefits can be applied for in regard to a previous period of unemployment. One such application was made by a citizen of Harriston. The application was dis- allowed by the District Insurance Of- fice in London and the claimant avail- ed himself of his rights under the Act to appeal, and as a result a Court of Referees was convened in Listowel, on Friday, June 29th. The Court which consists of a Chairman, appointed by the Government, one member chosen by Labour, and one member chosen by the Employers, sat in the Unemploy- ment Insurance Commission Office, Listowel, and the claimant appeared to present his appeal. The decision is not given at the Court sitting, but should it be adverse to the claimant he has a further right to appeal to the Umpire. The personnel of the court was Mr. M. E. McCallum, chairman; Mr. A, Sandreson of the C. N. R,, rep- resenting Employees; and Mr. R. L. Whitman, secretary of 'the London Chamber of Commerce, representing Employers. Mr. W. J. Russell, Dist- rict Insurance Officer, also attended the Court. Sgt. Keith M. McLaughlin Arrived From Overseas After four and a half years of army service Sgt, Keith M. McLaughlin ar- rived home en the noon train Thurs- day. He was welcomed by his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman McLaugh- lin, Patrick street, and a number of citizens including Reeve J. j. Evans and representatives of the Legion, Keith prior to his enlistment with the Argylrand Sutherland Highland- ers was a student at Wingham High School. This battalion was stationed on Vancouver Island and in Bermuda, prior to proceeding to England two years ago. Keith was with the batta- lion when it went to France shortly after "D" Day and continued with them as they 'proceeded through France, Belguim, Holland into Ger- many. We extend to Keith a very hearty welcome back on behalf of the people. of this community. There are two other McLaughlin boys in the services. Sgt. Art. Mc- Laughlin is with the Highland Light Infantry, overseas and in April he and Keith spent a leave to-gether. Cpl. Muir McLaughlin is stationed at King- ston with the R.C.A.F. WORK AT HOSPITAL MAKING PROGRESS Much More Still To Be Subscribed At the Wingham General Hospital Board meeting held on Friday evening the members made an inspection of the work done on the new addition. Wet weather interferred with the work but despite this progress has been very satisfactory. The cement has been laid for the first floor and one will. notice more construction from now on. It is expected that the brick will ar- rive this week and with other material becoming available the contractor will make greater speed. The financing of this project is a big job and the Committee in charge of this are continuing to carry on the canvass of local citizens. When this is completed outside areas will be or- ganized to assist in the financing. If you have not yet made your donation do all you possibly can when you are approached. A delightful Trousseau Tea was held in honour of Miss Verne Walker when her mother, entertained on Wednesday afternoon and evening last week at their home on Shuter street, In the afternaoon Mrs. W. A. Bee- croft and Mrs. W. a Hamilton poured' tea and in the evening Mrs. W. J. Adams and Mrs. W. J, Greer, Other assistants were Mrs. J, A. Fox, Mrs. Beth Flinde, Mrs, j, Bateson, Miss Hilda Brown, Miss Beryl Brown, Mrs. A. B. Adams, Mrs. B, Mathers, Mrs. Ross i-lowSon, Mrs. 'George Joyht, Mrs, I. Zeigler, Mrs. L Ellatott, A forge ttutfibet were present from' town• and neighbouring' villages and' were received by Mrs. Walker, Miss Verne, Mrs. 3. II, Galbraith of Eras. sels; the groom's mother, and his sister Mrs. Elliott 13reden of Toronto. Mrs. Norman Muffitt of Noranda, Mrs, B. Vex of Guelph, Miss Joyce Walker and Mrs. Garnet Eaker, Parry Sound, were present and assisted, Large Number' Of Lodges To Tatter Part The L.O.L. Lodges of North Huron aitre part of Bruce will take part in the 12th of July celebration which is being held on Thursday this week at Bap. field, With many districts scheduled to attenchhis celebration it is expected that the parade will be very large.. I3ayfield is an ideal place for such a gathering and every effort has been trade to make this att outstanding event.