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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-09-01, Page 1Remembering Canadians Who Died at Dieppe .--Central Press Canadian There are only two kinds of soldiers . . , live ones and dead ones . and sometimes those who live pay a price, too . . . all of which refers to the above, where a one-armed Canadian war veteran of World War I stands in silent contemplation at the graves of Canadian Commandos who did not come back from the Dieppe raid of August 19, 1943. This mourner was one of a delegation which attended exercises .feeehimemorating the ill-fated raid, HEMMER CATCHER SUFFERS ACCIDENT Will Be Out Of Play For Balance Of the Season A regrettable accident happened at the exhibition softball game between Benmiller and Wingham at the Town Park on Saturday evening, when Willis, the Benmiller catcher, broke a bone in his left band, In trying to tag a Wingham player in the fifth inning, who was attempting manner snapped a bone in his throw- ing hand. The hand is now in a east to score, Willis in some unknown and this bit of tough luck will keep him off the team for the balance of the season. This will be a severe loss to Ben- miller, who are in the playoffs for W,O,A.A. "C" Softball. Incidentally the game finished 11-3 in favour of Wingham. COMEDY SOFTBALL SAME TONIGHT ••...1.4.•••••••,..1 They tried it in Goderich and it was so funny we .just HAD to have it here, The Goderich Jail Birds—complete with jail uniforms, ball and chain and guards will.invade Wingham on Wed- nesday (tonight), Opposing them will be the CKNX Rats led by "Wee Bobby Clark, A big parade led by the Town Battery Band will start proceed- ings at 8.30 p.m., from CKNX and the ball „game will get under way at 9 pa», ,}game will be Madame La Zonga aided by Dimly Dimwit on the bases. Don't miss this game. Entire proceeds are for the Recreation pro- gramme, so come out and help and at the same time get a big laugh out ol it. FLOOD RELIEF FINAL FIGURES DEDICATE PLAQUES AT LOCAL HOSPITAL ••••••••••••••.... Two Plaques "For Service" and "In Memory" Hung In Hall •••••••••••••,..1. • An interesting service was held in the Main 1-fall of Wingham General Hospital, on Friday evening, when two bronze plaques were dedicated and hung at the end of the hall. ' One plaque was inscribed "In Mem- ory" and the other "For Service," Mr, Fred L. Davidson, chairman of the Board presided at the service, and Mayor Duncan Kennedy gave a short resume of the progress of the Hospi- tal. Rev, W. A, Beecroft delivered a short address and the dedicatory prayer was offered by Rev, O. E. Lan- caster. WINN II. SCHOOL OPENS TUESDAY The General Course leading to Mat- riculation and University Entrance is taught. In addition to the regular sub- jects of the General Course the fol- lowing options are offered. Music in Grade IX and X. Commercial Work in Grades X, XI, XII. Shop Work and Horne Economics in Grades IX, X and XI, Agricultural Science has been added to the course of study under the dir- ection of Maurice V. Smith, 13,S.A., a graduate of the Ontario Ap•,ricult- ural College, The Special One-Year Commercial Course is open to students with at least three years of high school train- ing. Enquiries will receive the personal attention of the principal, W. S B. A., Phone 128, Dance At Whitechurch BLUEVALE CREAMERY CHANGES OWNERSHIP Don R bertstm and Archie Parker e Possession Sept. 16th. lie Bluevale Creamery business has been purchased by Don Robertson of Wingham and his brother-in-law, Archie Parker of Galt. Don, who also manages the Rauch Boys intends to continue with the Orchestra. Mr. George Thomson, the present owner, has successfully operated I be Illueyale Creamery for the past fif- teen years and surrenders possession to the new owners on September I enh, Cameron. Last 'Wednesday. the Winghant Pee iVees downed Clinton 11-7, to tie the series at one all. Clinton forged ahead again in the third game on Friday when they soundly trounced the local boys 17-4. stration of what they had learned. John Wild, Ken Saxton, Ian Heth- erington, Jamie Rae, Rae Hethering- ton, John emigrate Jim Lockrido, David Cameron, Bill Hotchkiss, Ross Ilayden,Jira Chittiek, Jim Platt, Reg, Speilvogie. Baptist Circles Meet 11.••=1 A joint meeting of the Mission Circles of the Baptist Church met on Monday last in the church auditorium, Miss ;Mildred Jones was acting presi- dent, The meeting opened with the sing- ing of hymn "Jesus Saves" and prayer by Miss V. McLean. Mrs. (Rev.) Glen Wardell and daughter, Ruth of New York, were the guest speakers. Mrs. Wardell brought the devotional read- ing, Hebrews 13, using 2 important is- sues of the Scripture of "Let us as Christians", All joined in singing "Brightly Beams our Father's Mercy", after which Mrs, Rintoul and Mrs. Frank Collar led in a season of prayer. Mrs. Olen Schiefele read a poem entitled "The Children's Need." Miss Marjory Palcontr favoured with a solo, entitled "Are you living where God answers Prayer." ,Miss RutlreWardell of the. Atneri- can Board of Missions to the Jews of New York brought the topic telling of her work there 1st., The origin of the Jew; 2nd., The origin of the Mis- sion; 3rd., 'The work of the Mission; 4th, Distribution of Literature; 5th,- 5th, Mothers Club; 6th, Children's, Club. What ,if there were no Jews?. No Bible? No Saviour? God loves the Jew, Do You? This was an informa- tive message and much appreciated. The Meeting was brought to a close by Rev. Douglas Gallagher. With Which is. Am4Igaznated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGHAM,ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1948 * Single Copies ee- Five Cents Subscription, $2.00 a Year in Advance A•10/11101 ore POWER REDUCTION EFFECTIVE EARLIER MIXED TREBLES DREW NOD ENTRY KAMM CONCERT SCORES BIG II1T If..1••••••••.•,61.0 • Restrictions Come Into Force September 14th. Lorne Dale's Seaforth Rink Won First Prise The Wingham Ladies Bowling Club held a very successful Mixed Trebles Tournament on. Monday evening when twenty-six rinks were entered in the play, Three ten end games were play- ed with lunch being served by the lad- ies between the second and third gam- es. The winners were first, Lorne Dale's rink from Seaforth, 3 wins plus 19; second, Mrs. A. W. Irwin, Mrs. H, Campbell and J. .H Crawford, a, wins plus 14, aggregate 42; third, C. W. Lloyd, Mrs, M. Johnson and W. B. McCool, 3 wins plus 14, aggregate 36; fourth, F. Murray', Mrs. D. B. Porter and W. H. French, 3 wins plus 14, aggregate 33; fifth, Mrs. W. H. French, Miss Y. McPherson and A., M, Crawford, 3 wins plus 9; sixth, Wes, Huston's rink from Lucknow, 2 wins plus 16. Town Hall Crowded Thursday Evening After having a whale of a time all summer, a large number of Wingham children proceeded to show a capacity audience just how the fun happened. It was hard to say which crowd had the most fun, the children or the audi- ence. The show opened with a lovely little ballet group dance by children 4 tol years of age, in beautiful costumes featuring the song, "I'll be your Sweet- heart," Solo parts were taken by Irma Richards and Patty Burton. Harold Victor Pym provided a sympathetic accompaniment. The ballet was followed by boys 4 to 8 years of age in a tumbling demon- stration which kept the crowd in an uproar. The junior operetta, "The Airmail Plane" was next. Piloting the plane was Byron Adams and driving the mail truck, Sue Nasmith, The child- ren sang about mailing the letters and then about how the plane came through a big storm to deliver the letters. Miss Marjorie Copeland play- ed the accompaniment, Miss Pamela Richards, who did such an excellent job of training the ballet groups de- lighted the large audience with her tap dancing, She was accompanied by her mother at the piano, The senior ballet group was remark- ably well done and the enthusiastic crowd demanded an encore. Mr, Pym agajn provided the piano accompani- ment. Senior boys tumbling was enlivened by the antics of Jim Lockridge, whir tried to outdo Ken Saxton to time greit BAND HELD DRAW FRIDAY EVENING 1.1••••••••••• Restrictions aimed at cutting use of Tower in Ontario, will become effect- ive Sept. 14th, R. H, Saunders, Hydro -Commission Chairman, announced on Saturday, Saturday, Mr. Saunders said the date was fixed after the commission received 'word from the Gatineau Power Com- pany of Quebec that it will cut its stip- ply- of electricity to the Commission 'by 1 million kilowatts a week at that time. Lack of rainfall in Quebec was given as the reason for the reduction in supply. The restrictions were an- nounced August 20th. The -regulations limit the lighting of interiors of shops, show windows and offices to two watts for each square foot of gross floor „space, this lighting to be permissable only during busi- ness hours. Lighting of exterior signs and merchandising displays is also re- stricted. Hot water heaters not equipped with insulation and thermostatic control will not be supplied with electricity. There are restrictions on use"' of outdoor lighting for sport playing fields. A ban is placed on outdoor advertising signs, decorative and commercial lighting and outdoor Christmas trees. MERCURYS EVEN 'A' PLAY-OFF SERIES ENDED SUNDAY At a band concert Friday evening at the Park, a draw was made for five valuable prizes. Tickets had been on sale for some time, before the re-org- anization of the Band and time pro- ceeds will be used for Band purposes. The following were the lucky win- ners: First, radio, Miss Helen Duck- low; second, radio, Mr, David Eadie; third, preisure cooker, Mr. Harry Newell; fourth, hot plate, Mrs. K. A. Hickey; fifth, electric iron. Mrs. Mury amusement of he audience. I White. A group of boys who had won their • The tickets were drawn by Misses Water Safety Crests demonstrated Jean Rintoul and Mary liatc%1\isa their knowledc,,e to the audience arh' then Miss Pamela Richards and her WEEK HEAT WAVE sister, Irma pleai;ed the audience great- ly with a tap duet, Irma had previous- ly appeared in the junior operetta do- ing spectacular acrobatic ballet. .Miss The record-breaking beat wave Defeat Seaforth In Free Scoring Contest Facing elimination the Wingham Mercurys came from behind in a free scoring game at Seaforth on Friday evening and defeated the Bosharts 20-12 in the third game of the Senior "A" Softball group finals and pro- longed the series. Tt H E Wingham 030 112-20 13 2 Seaforth 040 005 003-12 12 5 Jardine and Groves; Kennedy ant O'Shea, Hubert and Boussey, On Tuesday evening in Wingham the Mereurys made it I:Ivo-straight ov- vr Seaforth when they downed them 11-4 before the largest crowd of the season, The fifth game 101 'be in Sea- forth Friday night, 9 p.m. In the Community Memorial Hall, on Friday, Sept. 3rd., to the music of Farrier's Orchestra, under auspices of Women's Institute, Admission 50c. Lunch counter. Proceeds for Building Fund. Stamp To Mark Centennial Year Postmaster General Bertrand on Friday antiounced that a special four- cent postage stamp will be issued on October 1 to commeminorate the 100th anniversary of Responsible 'Govern- ment in Canada. The stamp will bear the picture of the Canadian Parlia- ment building and two portraits, that $ 012211 crafts, Many people were responsible for the SUCCC,S of the show and foe the summer's work and in next week's Total Less General Expenses Total Net Proceeds Paid out in relief The Flood Relief Campaign con- ducted by the Lions Club was finally wound up and all money expended. Richards will start a dancing 'class in which gripped Ontario o'r tee past T October and those interested are in- he statement as of August 31st, is week ended cm Sunda} in this aa. as fo w llos: Donations .....e. ....$ 2060;6 vited to kayo their names w m ith Sant Last Wednesday was the hottest d re ay Burton, or 'phone Brussels 18r13. t here when the temperature reamed Nentapnrcoeee.e.ds„ concert and 61,75 Following the concert the audience 96 degrees. Thursday and Friday was stayed to long at the fine display 4 .93 .and Saturday 92. A cool 'breeze gate relief on Sueday and by late evening the temperae-ure had dropped to 02. Monday returned to normal weather. cord At Stratford 'Wednesday a I' 'ca' co:ti- ros of Bert hard, E. J. Nash. D ) . 1-1 CUP COMPETITION SCHEDULE DRAWN Fordwich, Londesboro, Stone School, Belgrave and Wroxeter To Compete As no town league is in operation, the Softball trophy will be competed for by Fordwich, Londesbero, Stone School, Belgrave and Wroxeter, and the following schedule has been ar- ranged, Sept. 2—Fordwich and Londesboro (Blyth) 3—Stone School and Wroxeter 7—Belgrave and Wroxeter 8—Londesboro and S. Schoel (Myth) 9—Belgrave and Fordwich 10—Londeeboro and Wrexeter 11-13elgrave and 5, School 13—S. School and Fordwich 15e-Londeshoro and Belgrave 13—Wroxeter and Fordwich All games will be played under the floodlights at Wingham Town Park except sonic of the lamdeshero games which will be played at Myth. The first two teams will play a three game series for the championship. Mr. Sara Burton extends hie heaet- felt thanks to all those who helped and to the air ,ple who sat threueb the 1ti and IN. R. asitih ,le stk. sweltering heat at the concert. Plans' bowled in the Merelern- au Xmas*. ' for the J:all and Winter are already 'lecturers Tournament whining al: tii'ir 2I00.53 paper a full report will appear, com- plete with the names of leaders and helpers.‘ $ 2102.53 PARALLEL PARKING AGAIN OBSERVED ma.k. Junior Ballet games and plaeing tenth. Wi Mandl- ton has anamled als of :bear 19 tenni- ailments en,-1 fit that time *ma, 37 Mary Rae, Aisne hate, Lein I-Tether- •itr-,tort, Sue Nesmith, Irma Rim-lewd,. -,..g""ii,,e,s; and event. 5t11!" a yet "d Putty button, Fracees Dawson, "'" Colvin, Marie J.tmee, Sharett " ,,School Of In Inspector Granted ,m, Bake llienteson, Fratwes asitae- ay ette, ti/f,ri“ NI,w31,.,nali. Valerie irieit- era R et Absence ads, n,eatior Goy, Petty Ann Willie.r. • 14St"r41". "Kite 'el. h 77. .ts;,e.1.0 --trun S„utii teed Senior leranted leave al4setee by the De- 'Senior Ballet Alice I-hie a,14, ...‘Ltr:trite partineut of Edwatt in et? tort: ,se A few years ago the system of angle parking on the east side of our main street and parallel parking- on the west side was put into force. This has not proved satisfactory making the centre road clearance too narrow. This week the Street Committee have repainted parking lines allowing for parallel parking only on both sides of the street, The Street Committee asks the co- operation of all motorists in keeping within the painted lines, when parking. This will be strictly enforced. Ka* Bluevale Anniversary Anniversary services will be held in Bluevale United Church on Sunday, Sept. 5th, at 11 a.m. and 7,30 p.m. Rev. StewarrMiner. of Fordwich, will preach. There will be special music by the choir. DANGER! WATCH OUT FOR CHILDREN! Here is a fest given to would-be radio announcers.. If you can read the following para- graph clearly and without mistakes in twenty seconds, you can boast of of the late Queen Victoria in whose above average dietiow reign Responsible Government was I bought a batch of baking powder and _baked a batch of biscuits. I achieved in Canada and His Majesty, 'brought a big basket of biscuits back • iKing George VI, to the bakery and baked a basket of big biscuits, Then I took the big basket of bis- cuits and the basket of big biscuits and mixed the big biscuits with the 'basket of biscuits that was next to the big basket and put a bunch of bis- cuits from the basket into a box. Then I took the big basket of bis- cuits and the basket mixer and Ibiseuit basket and brought the basket of bis- cuits and the box of mixed biscuits and the biscuit mixer to the bakery and opened a tin of sardines. vramx, loan Arntitaiw.1,4 traintin sch.., aim,e itri tra hittiai'. .h:Cttit tannmett, educsitt Ir.:.tituti,AP, its F:ut.. aeot Bowlers First A€ Goderich stirs. Joe Kerr and Mr. .eel , Mattison 1.1'1 in 11„ I I Trebles Tournament at Goderich on Thursday evening, and won first prin. es Ph. D. Degree e degree of Doctor of Philosophy s been conferred by the Unieeesity of Massachusetts main Edith Weir, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. John Weir, Tu rube rry. Entertains At Tea .Mrs. Dr. P. A. Parker tntertained at her home 14$ 1.703t re St.. on M afternoon in lionotir of her mem e etee, Patricia, whose marriage ti Dr. John Hay, tales plate on Saturday. 1-Uglier Rents Government thinking generally has been that euntrols should `rctnain as long housing shortage remains acute reports The Financial Post's, Ottawa correspondent, The date gen- erally in Mind for relaxing control has , so far been the fall of 1949. Any im- mediate move likely will be in the form of some slight increase in tires- . ent ceiling, by way of pacifying owlets who base their case on the tact that whereas rental ceilings have advanced but over 1939, general costs are up 60 tea. So far no decision has been taken although the whole question is under study with the property owners. Presentation Bridd The friends and members of the Baptist Church met at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Alex Rintoul on Tues- day evening to say a farewell to Miss Marjory Falconer, who will be leav- ing very shortly. The evening was spent in games and singing after which Sal:y SIfv•Ner, Net!all.toe ""'"11. ll'Ai"" "5 Cithi 11 ra.ine Moutaii, Irma Richapis. Jew!, ''tia''dilltr'' 11- Ae* a"istal" 't '''''.. le I Hint, all, marlow Ninex01.7n,. vaitti e4t Elgin County, has been aimp en'tel Rihards, 1)eutia Gerrie, Verna Sle)w. :P"'lf•te sa''''` 11'4)&1' ' i" 1.1""--." ti.s. "ail vurd,41, Mar) a,misc liana !S,muth. and will be resident in ti,e2e- Igall' Sl 'illcY l ''d'ti." Many Fran"' .,i,t;:1,3.ollitte'Intn,i-Il ltielli SPZict:IlbrZkie .',:%'!i'lles Currie, Mary Ilitelildse. lair e -Mpilelit+4: three 3-ears tr. the Junior Tumbling lair force. Jimmy Wild, Peter Nesmith, Rich- Lard Poltoek, Bill Hotelikiss. Walie !. ....... Button, tie-ree Jones, Byron Adams. i Paul Rintoul, ...Murray Came:he:I, Bolo 4 1 Macrhail, Billy Campbell, Jack Hotch- , , kiss Billy Henderson, Jamie Rae, Sunday Dinner At Brunswick Hotel Served from 12 to 1,30 and 5 to 6,3O. Three choices of meat, one fowl. CLINTON 'WON PEE WEE CHAMPIONSHIP • WHOM/ MEETS QUALIFY FOR FINALS Done Ltrk -'d D 'e Murray. ; , • 101 Took Series From Witgliatit Senior Tumbling Sohn Wild, Jimmy Newman. ken 1 • Saxton, Ian Heteerineton. Jamie Rae, Clinton Shaws won the 1.V.O.A.A. • I Three Games To One Rae Hetherington, John C'oneram.rte e wee, eeeenei ,i here mew. Alan Bracklen Jim 1-oekritliw, 1Z.011114' 'day evenine- defeating Wing:tant 941 Baker, David 'Cameron, Treslie Show- ill: time fourth game id the final series. ' ens, David Scott, ,Jim Bain, Wayne' Clinton now meets Sarnia. Western Taylor, Bill Hotchkiss Jim Platt. Jim Counties than/peel:a, in the -0.i&A. Chittick, Ross Hayden, George Wain, playdowns, with the first gam: on Kea Gregg, Reg. S.peiivogle, ;Saturday. junior Operetta Clinton ... 240 030-9 9 1,Vittgliatit '002 0.04-) 2 4 Anne Rae, Jane Hetherington, Sue R. Carrick and Colqulioun; Pry and Chalking up their.. second straight Wingham defeated Londesboro, on their home dianinnd, 11-9, and qual- ified to meet Linwood for the midget W.O.A,A, softball championship. Opening the scoring in the third, Wingliam scored in every inning there- after and -were never in trouble. Pacing elimination, Londesbeito -tried hard for the equatieer in the thole scoring four, only to fall two runs shod. Simmons started on the mound for :Wingham, only 'to 'be relieved by lea- kins, who proved ineffeetive, with the result Simmons took over again, WifIghaM—Saxton co MatIntyre ss, Staitttort lb, Bain rf, Simmons p, Bro- phy 213 Gerrie 1f, Jenkins p, Lancaster -et, Newman 31), tandeshoro—Woods lb, Hesk Cowan e, HessilWood m Knox if, Pairservice ss Ildltett 3b, Brown 2b, Sondem:kit rt Wingbant 001 211 222-11 Londesboro 100 C18 9 a presentation was made to Marjory, Nasmith, John Merkley, Irma Rich- bride-elect, of a .beautiful Silver Tea ards, Patty Barton, Frances Dawson, Service in honour of her faithfulness Gail Colvin, Jimmy Wild, Sharon in this His vineyard. The address was Thompson, Dale Thompson, Frances read by Mrs. Wilmer Hamourt and Caskenette, Gloria MacDonald, Peter Nasmith, Richard Pollock, Eleanor the presentation made by Mrs. George Scott Atia the Rev. a 5. Coupland, the pastor of the Church led in prayer, A dainty lunch was served and a time of fellowship Was enjoyed 'by all, tient:lay Datice, Royal T Attended Piettic At Springbank Several members of the Mary Has- tings Housewife Club of Wingliani, chattered a bus in Saturday and at- tended The annual Central Picnic at Springbank Park, London. Sunday midnight II2:05, Septenibe fitly. Music by Robinson's 'Orehestrae• Admission '75c :arta 50c. Goy, Rosemary Hutton, Bill Hatch- kiss, Wally Burton, Donna Whaley, Charlie Campbell, 'George Jones, Penny Gerrit, Judy Fox, Jean Proonie, Carol Murray, Billy Henderson, Betty Ann White, Bob Byron Adams, jack Hotchkiss, Judy Loon. Swimming and Life Saving This was a group picked froth those Won trots. They put on a demon- Thanksgiving Day Set For October 11 Thanksgiving Day this year has been set for ;Monday, hictober 11. State Secretary Gibson announced. A pro- clamation is being issued fixing the date and is expected to be published shortly in the Canada Gazette. JUVENILES TWO UP SEMI-FINAL ROUND Defeated Milverton 14-8 Ott Horne Diamond Wingham Red Six took a two game dead in their W.O.A.A. juvenile base- ball playdowns when they trounced Milverton 14.8 on their home grounds On Friday evening. Wingham tallied in each frame, getting nine runs in the fifth inning alone, with 13 batters facing Zimmerman and Dunbar in that fateful frame. The Red Soic blast- ed the two Milverton hurlers for 12 hits, with Porter getting a homer in the fourth and a triple in the fifth. Scott likewise starred with a triple Southpaw George Looghlean went the route for Wingham, allowing only three singles. R Wfngliam . 121. 19-14 12 5 Milverton 210 04,— 8 2 6 Winghatite-Stott 3b, Sell ss, s. Fox, ton ef, LOughleati p,Asliton c, Cerson lf, Lockrido 213, G. Foxtori rf, Por- ter lb. MilvertonSpencer 21y, C. Westraart c, Reiss ss, 'Zimmerman p, Dunbar p, toshatt 3b, Zelir lf, Jacobs ef, Totten Westman rf, It's back to school time, the most dangerous and deadly time of the year for Ontario's children. In the steadily increasing traffic on streets and high- ways, this is the period of greatest danger. Last. September more children were killed anti injured by motor cars in Ontario than in any other month, Al- ways, al this time of year, the number of tragic child accidents in traffic be- gins to soar. But this is as needless as many of the accidents were needless which killed 132 children, and injured 2,000 others in Ontario last year. The provincial traffic safety cant- paign, sponsored by the Department of Highways, and now supported by the press, radio, and many official and public agencies, shows clear evidence of success in reducing traffic accidents generally. But where children arc ton- caned, teething the rules of traffic Take Round From Lorkleshoro In 'safety and giving parental advice is Two Straight Games not enough. All the safety measures and taws we tan advise will never re- lieve the motorist of his responsibility. Many of the accidents involving child- ren are no doubt the childreifs fault, legally, but that does not relieve the motorist of moral blame. The otitis is always on the motorist to lookout for children. Only the motorist's personal caution and driving tare tan lessen the toll. While driving, every motorist should - arm himself with these personal ad- monitions and eautionings. 1. I'll tottsider 'every child I see on the street at a human 'danger signal. t In school zones or residential - areas, I'll slow down, tome to the alert. • Wherever I suspect children may be playing, III drive with extra tare. keep, clear of 'bicycles. The ybuthful rides may know the rules, but even when they violate them I must watch out for them, • be,particularity careful whets I see' children on toiler skates, 'with a ball, with tricycles, scooters or Waster wagotia, ti