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WINGHAM ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1946 Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year
Legion Requests Grant To Repair
Their Building
A regular meeting of the Wingham
Town Concil was held on Monday
evening, with all members present ex-
cept Councillor Lloyd. His Worship
Mayor Davidson in the Chair. Minut-
es of last meeting were approved' as
printed,
A letter was read from Dr. G. H.
Ross thanking Council for his appoint-
ment to Wingham High School Board.
A letter was read from the Wing-
ham Rifle Club asking permission to
use the rifle range in the basement of
the Town Hall for; members of the
Club. They granted permission to use
the range under the supervision of
Chief Platt.
A request was read from Mr. W. F.
Burgman, Agent, C. R. asking for a
a street 'lamp to be erected at the north
end of Centre Streeit near the C.N.R.
freight shed. His request was granted.
It was decided that a deputation at-
tend the Ontario Good Roads Assoc-
iation Convention.
Plans and a report prepared by Mr.
Roy Patterson on the construction of a
sewer on Centre Street from Maple to
Alfred St., was presented and consid-
ered by council. It Was decided to call
for tenders for laying of this sewer
and storm drain.
A report from Mr Roy Patterson on
the roadway conditions near Howson's
Mill was presented, and this report be
referred to the Street Committee for
thir eonsideraion.
An application for a building permit
was received from Mr. Furness. He
proposed alterations for the Bowman
house recently purchased on Carling
Terrace. The application was referred
to the Property Committee with power
to act.
The Treasurer's Bond in the Dom-
inion of Canada General Insurance Co:
mpany Number 057911 for $2000 expir-
ing on January lst., 1947, was present-
ed for, approval ofticouncil and was
granted.
His Worship Mayor Davidson re-
ported for the Executive Committee,
that he now had a fairly complete list
of all who had served in the Armed
Forces from Wingham and about 260
names were entered.
The Finance Committee presented ,a
number of accounts properly certified
and rcommended payment. These were
approved.
Councillor Reavie reported for the
Street Committe that snow was being
removed with dump, trucks and the
snow loader. 'The dump trucks were
costing $1.50 per hour and the loader
$7.00. Most of the snow would be off
by night. A large snow bucket could
be secured if Council were willing,
and this would make a cleaner job. It
was agreed that this be secured. Coun-
Reavie brought up the matter of fire
protection to outlying property in
Pleasant Valley.
His Worship reported that the Fire
Chief had reported to him that there
was plenty of hose to reach this pro-
perty. Fire protection near the corner
of Centre St. and Patrick St, was also
discussed.
It was decided that a new hydrant
be installed on Centre Street near the
corner of Patrick Street and one on
Charles Street near the corner of Shut-
er Street for additional fire protection.
For the new Property Committee,
Coun. Johnson .discussed the decoration
of the Firemen's room.
For the Cemetery Committee pouts
Kennedy repotted that Mr. Stoakley
would carry on at the cemetery for the
time being.
For the Band Committee Coun. Rae
reported that a new band shell would
be considered later.
Coun. McKibbon brought up the
matter of securing warning signs along
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The Meeting Was Held At The Pres-
byterian Manse, Lucknow
The Wingham, and District Minis-
terial Association met on Monday,
Feb. 4th., at the Presbyterian Manse,
in Lucknow. The President, Rev. J.
H. Norton was in the chair. Captain
Touzeau presided at the piano.
The topic was given by the Rev.
Alex Nimmo of Wingham, and was en-
titled "Roman Catholicism and Evan-
gelical Protestantism". This paper
was timely and thorough and evoked a
good discussion. The next meeting of
the Association will be held in the.
Manse at Brussels at the invitation of
Rev. G. A. Milne.
Refreshments were provided and
served by the hostess, Mrs. MacDon-
aid.
INSTITUTE WILL MEET
NEXT FRIDAY
The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Institute will be held on Fri-
day, Feb. 15th. Mrs. Peter King is
the convener for the subject, "Home
Economics". Program committee are,
Mrs. Hutchison, Mrs. Halliday and
Mrs. Hastier Roll call, Kitchen Show-
er. Hostesses Mrs. Herb Campbell,
Mrs. Wettings, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. G.
Robinson, Mrs. 5, Walpole.
Will the members ,kindly note that
the meetings are now held the third
Friday of the month, instead of the
fourth as previously.
FRANKIE BANKS AT
ROYAL T TO-NIGHT
Dance to the music of Frankie
Banks and his orchestra at the Royal
T (tonight), Wednesday. Admission
Ladies 50 cents, Gents, 75 cents.
To Preach At United. Church
Rev. Kenneth Beaton of Toronto,
will occupy the pulpit of the Wing-
ham United Church on Sunday next.
Curlers Bonspiel Thursday
• The local Curling Club are holding
their annual Bonspiel on Thursday of
this week. Both the Arena and their
own rink are being used, giving them
eight sheets of ice. A large entry !s
expected.
Former Resident Passes
Word was received here of the death
in Toronto General Hospital, on
Thursday, January 31st., of Mrs. Harry
Hinscliffe, in her 79th year. Her hus-
band and three children survive, Mrs.
Paul (Florence) VanNess, Harold,
William and Clarence. Burial was
made on Tuesday in St. John Ceme-
tery, Norway.
FIRE DESTROYS
MTH BUILDING
Village Fire Fighting Equipment
Removed To Fight Blaze
Fine that burst out with sudden ex-
plosive fury completely gutted the
George Radford Stone-crushing plant
at Blyth on Thursday and left loss of
$40,000 in its wake while an employee,
Benny Walsh, managed to escape un-
harmed.
Firemen fought the blaze for four
hours before finally bringing the flam-
es under control after only four bare
walls of the building were left stand-
ing.
The village's new fire fighting equip-
ment, purchased only a few months
ago, was in the building and firemen,
facing danger Of explosions as the
flames leaped around vehicle gasoline
tanks, managed to salvage the fire-
fighting pumper truck in time to use
it to fight the flames.
Fanned by a high watt', the fire
gained headway so quickly after the
explosive start, that firemen could do
no more than prevent the spread of the
fire to other buildings 40 or ,50 feet
away.
Mr. Walsh was working on a weld-
ing job inside the Section of the build-
ing used as a garage for vehicles. A
truck outside was taking on gasoline
and it was believed that gasoline fum-
es escaped into the garage and then
burst into flames. The outbreak of fire
was almost an explosion but the welder
escaped unharmed,
LAN NUMBER OF
VETERANS RETURN
Three Ships, The Scythia, Aquitania
and The Queen Elizabeth Bring Back
Many From This District
The nominal rolls of the three troop
ships, the Scythia which docked at
Halifax on Friday; the Queen Eliza-
beth, which docked at New York on
Sunday, and the Aquitania, docking at
Halifax about midnight Monday, con-
tained the names of a great number
of of returning service men from
Wingham and district. The lists of
the different ships are as follows; ie
Scythia—Gnr. W. D. Aitchison, of
Wingharn;iGnr. R. D. Thompson, of
Lueknow; Pte. C. E, Evers and Tpr,
H. Losch, Mildmay, and Cfn. D. M.
Grant, Teeswater.
Queen Elizabeth—Sgt. Cyril' Murray,
FILISgt. W. G. Dobie, Spr. T. G.
Moore and Spr. W. H. Prast, Wing-
ham4.Cpl. J. S. Thompson and Pte.
K. . C, Mason, Belgrave, Gnr, H.
W. McKenzie, Teeswater; 'LlCpl. C.
H. Heipel and Cpl, C. L. Reynolds,
Clifford; Pte. J. F. Ray, LICpl. G. W.
Haggett and Cpl, F. W. Kechnie, of
Blyth; Pte. C. T. Alcock, Pte. M. M.
Sanderson and Cpl. G. 0. Elliott of
Brussels; Pte. J. M. Sandy, Lucknow.
Aquitania—Pte. H. Ross and L.I-
Cpl. J. C. Jenkins, Wingham:pte. J.
G. Weiss, Pte. L. S. Kuensig, and
Sgmn. H. 0. Herd, Teeswater; L.ICpl.
C. R. Davidson and F.O. J. W. Stiles,
Brussels; LAC H. R. McD'ermitt,, of
Fordwich.
Suffered Weak Spell
Miss A Maguire suffered a weak
spell white shopping last week. She
is spending the winter 'with Mrs. R.
Maguire.
Visiting With Relatives
Sgt. J. W. Fortune of the R,C.A.F.,
who arrived home from overseas on
the Ile de France, is spending a few
days with relatives on the 9th of Turn-
berry.
Meets Husband In Toronto
Mrs. Robert Rae is in Toronto this.
week where she will meet her husband,
who is returning from overseas. She
was accompanied by her mother, Mrs.
H. V. Pym.
Attended Ice Carnival
Mr. Frank Howson, Dr. Geo. and
Mrs. Howson, Mr. and Mrs. C. W.
Lloyd and son, Don., attended the Ice
Carnival at Maple Leaf Gardens, on
Monday evening.
Group "13" Meets
Hospital Helpers Group 13, met at
the home of Mrs. T, A. Currie on
Monday evening for their regular work
meeting. After the work was complet-
ed a social hour was enjoyed. The
hostesses were Mrs. T. Currie, Mrs. A.
W. Irwin and Mrs. M. McLennan. The
March meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. Dunlop.
UNITED CHURCH Y. P. U.
INJURED WHEN
GUN ASCII/UM
Harley Dickinson Of Teeswater Was
Brought To Wingham Hospital
While hunting rabbits about three
miles out of Teeswater last week. Har-
ley Dickinson of Teeswater, suffered
gun, shOt wounds 'in his right. arm He
was using a double-barraed '61n;
and had just shot a rabbit, but upon
coming up to it discovered it was still
living. The accident occurred when
he decided to finish it with the butt of
his gun, which exploded the other
barrel.
He was taken to Dr. McCallum's
office in Teeswater, and immediately
brought to the Wingham Hospital. It
is reported he will retain the full use
of his arm.
CURLERS PLAYFD
IN LONDON SPIEL
local Entry Won Third In Supersilk
Event
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At the London Curling Club's Bon-
'spiel held last week two 'rinks were
entened from Wingliam, H. P, Car-
michael, W. W. Gurney, C. H. Mc-
Avoy and J. Murray, skip, This rink
after losing their first three games
started to click in the Supersilk Event,
they won three consecutive games in
'this event only to lose out in the semi-
'final to a Chatham rink. By reaching
-the semi-final they won third prize and
.as their award received silk stockings.
The other rink while under Wing-
'ham, was from Belmore, and was com-
posed of 5. Renwick, W. Elliott, G.
Ingles, and C. H. Renwick, skip. They
won two games and lost three
ENDED FIFTY YEARS
OF RAILROADING
Don, O'Mara, Conductor on
C. P. R.. Retires
On Thursday of last week, Dan.
O'Mara, conductor on the C.P.R. from
'Teeswater to Orangeville, made his
last run.
When fifteen years of age he went
into railroad work as' "call boy" at
Smiths Falls. Since that early age he
-climbed up the "road ladder" and made
'his first run into Teeswater as a
'brakeman back about 1902. Once es-
tablished on this run he was with 't
consistently until last week, with the
-exception of about three years when
-the family moved to Walkerton and
Mr. O'Mara condUctored on that line
of the C.P.R. His wife is a Tees-
-water native, the former Nellie Lam-
'bertus.
The retirement age for railroad em-
ployees is 65, but due to labor short-
ages during the war, and being in good
-physical shape, Mr. O'Mara has serv-
sed a two years' extension. 'When' he
stepped from the train on Thursday of
last week he had served for over fifty
.years.
It is understood that he' is one of the
-oldest members of the Railroad Bro-
therhood.
-Apology to High School Students
Recently, when advertising for
`bandsmen, I said "No High School
-Student Need Apply". My reason for
-this is. that while there are litany tal-
-tilted High School Students, I do not
feel they have time for their work and
the band practice. Sincerely, Geo.
Wright, Bandmaster.
Appointed Bank Manager
At Leaside
Mr. C. M. "Mac" Allan, a form-
er Wroxeter resident, has been ap-
pointed Manager of The Bank of
Montreal at Leaside. Mr. Allan, who
.has been with the Bank for over 23
years, and who at the present time
is with the Assistant Managers' De-
partment in Toronto, has served in a
:number of branches in Ontario. The
branch to which he has received the
appointment has just recently been
'opened.
SIMPLER RULES
AT BORDER, AIM
Canadian and United States tourists
in greater than pre-war numbers are
'expected to be crossing the interna-
tional border as soon as motoring, train
and air facilities permit and the gov-
ernments of the two countries are try-
ing, to make the border formalities
more painless than they have been in
•recent yarn.
Is. group of Canadian and American
customs and diplomatic officials open-
ed conferences ' at Washington' this
week to continue discussions begun
last December, on the possibility of
simplifying and shortening Customs
and immigration red tape at ports of
-entry.
,Canadian representatives will 'be
David Sim, Deputy Minister of Cus-
toms; P. L. Young, of the National
Revenue Department, and Ronnie Mc-
Donnell, of the External Affairs De-
partment.
The top United States conferees will
be Customs Commissioner William R.
Johnston and tile Assistant Deputy
CHintrilIcloner, William E. Hignian.
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strong and W. B. lifcCool has been
dissolved as of January 1st, 1946,
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The Advance-Times Publishing Co.
are requested to make payment of
Same at once in order that the busi-
ness of the company may be con-
eluded,
Your immediate attention, to this
matter Will be greatly appreciated.
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LEMON COMPLETES
LIST OF OFFICERS
Committees For the Year Were Ap-
proved
At the regular monthly meeting of
Wingham Branch No, 180, Canadian
Legion, B.E.S,L,, held last week, A.
W. Irwin was elected 3rd. Vice-Presi-
dent, and A. D, Smith was elected as-
sistant secretary, These officers were
not filled at the time of the election of
officers in December. The offices for
1946 was installed by Past President
Duncan Kennedy.
The following committes were 'ap-
proved:
Social .CommitteeR. H. Burbidge,
W. Kennedy, T. Henderson, Willis
Hall. Warold Finley, A. Fuseless.
Property Committee--W, G. Hamil-
ton, R. H. Burbidge, W. VanWyck, C.
Krohn, A. D. Smith, W. L. Johnston,
f. Brooks,
Building Committee—W. VanWyck,
R. H. Burbidge, T. Henderson, J. Rob-
erts, DeWitt Miller, Archie Peebles,
Elmer Deyell.
Entertainment Committee—E. S. Le-
wis, DeWitt Miller, W. A. Galbraith.
WelfareCommittee--Archie Peebles,
Rehabilitation Committee—George
Williams, R. H. Lloyd, D. Kennedy.
Executive Committee—Archie Peeb-
les, Charles Coultes, Geo. Day, T, W.
Platt, J. D. Preston, H. McBurney.
Three members were initiated and
several applications for membership
were approved.
It was decided to hold a smoker in
the near future at which all veterans
will be invited and at which Bill
Broome. D.C.M., will be the guest of
honour.
A motion in protest of the reduction
to life imprisonment of GernCurt Mey-
er was presented and approved and
will be forwarded to the Provincial
headquarters of the Legion,
WORST STORM OF
YEAR. EXPERIENCED
Roads Backed For First Time
This Winter
' Light snow, driven by' high winds
on Thursday, was the start of our
worst storm of the winter, and by Sat-
urday the roads were blocked. The
trains were running late and all busses
cancelled.
The storm abated by Sunday and
all roads were soon opened again. As
a climax to the storm the temperature
dropped to nearly twenty below zero
on Sunday night,
Saturday was Candlemas Day, but it
would have been a brave ground-hog
that would venture out to see his
shadow in such a storm.
Taking Course At Guelph
Mr. Jack Brewer, recently discharg-
A from the Army, left on Monday for
month's course, at the Agricultura'
College, Guelph,
.Institute Euchre, February 12th.
The Wingham Women's Institut
tre holding a Euchre Party in tip
2ouncil Chambers on Tuesday, Feb
vary 12th., at 8 p.m.
Came Home Last Week
Pte. Ralph W. Saint of R.C.E., ar-
rived home a week ago on the Ile d
rance. He came to M.D. 2, so hi,
tame had been missed in the list.
lalentine Tea
The Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's Ang
limn Church will hold a 25 cent Val
:ntine Tea in the Parish Room of the
'Church, on Thursday, Feb. 14th.
\lose Broken At Hockey Match
During the rural Intermediate hoc
key match at the Arena or Friday
:vening, Wilfred Baker, got clippeC
)ver the nose and had it broken.
LISTOWEL PLAYS
HERE MONDAY
Last Scheduled Home Game For the
Junior Team
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The, last scheduled lidme game of
the local Junior C team, will be played
in the Winghatn Arena on Monday,
February 11th. Listowel and Wing-
ham are fighting it out for a play-off
position, So when these two teams
meet on Monday night a fast and ex-
citing game can be expected. Come
out and boost for the local boys.
COUNCIL CONSIDERS IMAM DISTRICT
PT, ALBERT BUILDING MINISTERIAL MET
The weekly meeting of the Y.P.U,
met in the basement of the church on
Sunday night, February Ord, at eight
fifteen. With the president, DeWitt
Miller as chairman. The meeting op-
ened with the singing of familiar
hymns, The devotional period was
conducted by Lloyd Hutton, with Jim
Hall reading the Scripture. Our guest
speaker for the evening was Mr. Bee-
croft, who gave an interesting ac,,,
count of his work hi the North. The
meeting 'closed with the Mizpah bene-
diction.
SHOWER HEED Bir
LEGION EMMY"
Mrs. Edward Finley, A British War•
Bride Honoured
On Tuesday evening at the regular
meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the
Canadian Legion a shower was Meld;'
for Mrs. Edward Finley, a British war
bride, who recently arrived in town.
After the 1946 officers were installed
the business of the meeting was carried
on and it was agreed that all the mem-
bers should try to make talent money,
during the winter, In preparation for
the Spring Tea and Sale of Work, all
the members were urged to make some
articles during the winter,
At the conclusion of the meeting,
refreshments were served and a pleas-
ant social hour enjoyed by all presents
HORSES TO RFSCUE
OF FIRE DEPT
The Auburn fire brigade was called
to the Auburn. Chopping Mill, owned
by Warner Andrews, at noon on Mon-
day, The telephone system being out
of order in that district, the message
had to be taken from the mill, a half
mile out of Auburn, to the village, by
one of the district farmers. As soon
as the message was received everyone
co-operated to move the fire engine.
Farm teams and sleighs driven by
Norman Williamson, William Good
and Roy Buchanan, were used to take
fire equipment and the volunteer bri-
gade to the scene. The road to the
mill was impassable for cars, The fire
started in the engine room and the
floors in the mill had to be torn up
to get at the blaze, the entire floor be-
ing burned. Chopping operations were
resumed an hour after the fire was ex-
tinguished.
BRIDGE CLUB
Nine tables took part in the play at
the weekly meetings of the Wingham
Bridge Club on Thursday evening. The
result of the play was as follows:—
North and South:
1st, Miss Isbister and. Geo. Williams;
2nd., Mrs. Hetherington and Art. Wil- •
son; 3rd., Mrs. Art Wilson and C. H.
McAvoy; 4th., Mrs. G. McKay and 0.
Haselgrove; 5th., Mrs. Magee and J.
H. Crawford.
East and West:
1st.. Miss Y. McPherson and D.
French; 2nd., R. Hetherington and G.
McKay; 3rd., R. Hobden and W, H.
French; 4th., Mrs. French and Mrs.
Parker; 5th., Mrs. Godkin and D. Na-
smith.
Owing to the Curling Club BonspieL
next week the Club will meet on Fri-
day, February 8th.
Had Appendix Removed
Mr. Alfred Lockridgc is at present
a patient in the Wingham General
Hospital, where he was uperated on for
appendicitis. He is getting along
splendidly and hopes to be around.
very soon.
CEILING TO GOVERN
NYLON SALE
Women's nylon stocking which are
scheduled to come on the Canadian
market February 19, probably will sell
at their ceiling price until the first
"very heavy" demands of the public.
are satisfied, P. A. McGregor, Com-
missioner of the Combines Investiga-
tion Act, said tonight,
Inquiries had been made concern-,
ing suggestions Mr.McGregor said
were circulating that Canadian manu-
facturers had Agreed to keep Prices at
the ceiling. The Commissioner was
convinced no such agreements had
been made.
As supply and demand become bat-
anced, lower prices "might be expected
to develop under competitive coils
&ions", he said.
The understanding between manu-
facturers and the trade to withhold
nylons until February 19 bas its ad.
vantages to 'the public be added. By
that time 'substantial stocks are ex-
pected to be in the retailers' hands.
"If they were offered for sale be-
fore these supplies,were available, pan-
ic buying Such as has been recently
reported hi some American citlea
might result",
EX-P.O.W. REUNION
PARTY AT TORONTO
Three Ex-Prisoners Of War From
Wingham Attended
A reunion party was held last week
at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, for
ex-Prisoners of War. There were over
1200 ex-P.O.W's., present three of
them from Wingham, Charles Dauph-
in, Gibson Armstrong and Norman
Welwood. Some of the men present
were there from as -far as Winnipeg
and Montreal.
The party which was sponsored by
the Prisoner of War Relatives Assoc-
ation of Ontario, took the form of ban-
quet and floor show and was held in
Imperial Dining Room of the Royal
York. This party proved such a suc-
cess that they arc planning to make it
an annual event.
MATING LIST
CORRECTED SATURDAY
During the past month a large num-
ber of subscriptions have been receiv
ed, and to you we say thanks. Our
lists have been corrected up to and
including Saturday, February 2nd, but
owing to the many corrections, errors
may have occurred. So, please exam-
ine your label and see if it is correct;
if not, notify us at once.
To those whose label reads January
1946 or before, your subscription is in
arrears, and as all subscriptions
should be in advance we would ask
you to kindly give this your immedi-
ate attention,
SNOW LOADER
DOES FAST WORK
On Monday we saw a snow loader at
work in removing snow from the main
street for the first time. The loader
kept three trucks busy all the time,
and by night nearly all the snow piles
had been removed.
This was much faster than hand lab-
our, and we understand, also at a sav-
ing of about fifty per cent.
Arrived Home
C.S.M. •Geo Carr of the Argyle and
Sutherland Highlanders of Hamilton,
arrived home on the Ile de France.
United Church Skating Party
The annual skating party of the
United Church Sunday School, which
had been postponed from a week ago,
was held on Monday evening. Hot
dogs and coffee were served to those
present.
Attending Winter Carnival
Mr, John W. Hanna, M. P. P., has
been attending the Winter Carnival at
North Bay. As a member of the Re-
creation and Tourist Committee of the
Ontario Legislature, he is very inter-
ested in anything that will foster the
tourist trade.
HOSPITAL BOARD
HELD ORGANIZATION
R. H. Lloyd Re-Elected Chairman
—Committees Appointed
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On Friday evening the organization
meeting of the directors of Wingham
General Hospital was held at the Hos-
pital.
Mr. R. H. Lloyd was re-elected
chairman and Capt. W. J. Adams, Vice
Chairman. Mrs. M. Cleland was re-
appointed Secretary Treasurer.
The committees are as follows:—
Management Committees—H. C.
MacLean, Walter VanWyck, Dr. W.
A. McKibbon; Property Committee--
W. G. Hamilton, Capt. W. 5, Adams,
Fred L. Davidson; Finance Commit-
tee—Fred L. Davidson, E, S. Copeland.
In connection with the building pro-
ject the following committee were re-
appointed.
Building Committee--12. H. Lloyd,
Fred L. Davidson, Walter VanWyck,
Capt, W. J. Adams, Reeve J. J. Evans,
W. Fl. Haney. Treasurer, W. H.
French.
Subscription Conunittee—Prank
Howson, W .W. Armstrong, W. G.
Hamilton,
Outside Subscription Committee—
H. C. MacLean.
Installation of the new elevator is
expected to be completed in about two
weeks and the new kitchen is expected
to be ready for use about that time
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