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Mother's day, I think of her again
Across the background 'of those years long fled
When but a boy I knew a Mother's love
Though now I .contemplate a Mother dead.
Yet, memory is immortal, and it seems
Last night she rubbed my chest and tucked me in
Then carried in the wood that I forgot
While playing baseball on the vacant" lot.
I wish she had not been so kind
Forgiven so readily, each memory stirs regret
I did so little for her, yet, for me
She would have—you know the rest—
I can't half see—you finish this—
I'm shaking and my eyes are wet.
" Peter S. Fisher.
the hospital from John St, north to
Patrick St„ no vehicle to stand within.
ten feet of a fire hydrant, (this dis-
tance previously six feet); no tractor
engine or any other heavy cleated
vehicle to pass through town. (Maxi-
mum penalty for this raised to $50);
U-turns to he prohibited on Josephine
St. between Scott St. and the CNR
station.
There was some discussion with re-
gard to supplying movable stop signs
at the public chool corner at John St.
It was decided to have stop signs at
this corner only dtiring school hours.
The estimated sum of $18,000 for
streets this year, requested by Coun-
cillor Howson, is subject to the fix-
ing of the mill rate Tuesday evening.
Mr. Patterson, County Engineer, was
in Wingham recently and advised that
Carling Terrace should be dug down
to the depth of 21" and a width of 26
feet. This is due mainly to the preval-
ence of quicksand there. Twelve inch-
es of sand base would be put in, six
inches of stone or gravel and black
top on that,
Mr. Ross, surveyor, emphatically
recommended that Carling Terrace
would not be satisfactory unless
drains and catch basins were put in.
It has been decided to go ahead with
work on the street there and call for
tenders. Centre St, from John to
Diagonal Road will also require the
same type of work. The following re-
commendations were made:
The foot of Patrick St. at Josephine
St., for 300 feet back, will have to be
dug out and paved. Mr, Ross has sur-
veyed this for levels, Mr, Howson
queried as to the advisability of hav-
ing sidewalks and curbing installed at
the same time. This was held over
Alfred St. from Josephine up to
Frances is reported in very bad shape
and unless surfaced right away will
become an expensive project,
The advisability of oiling Edward
St. was discussed, with the object of
keeping the dust down. If traffic was
kept off the street for three days
the oiling should last for two years,
according to reports.
John St. from Centre down should
be surfaced, Josephine St. from John.
down to Victoria will need some dig-
ging out and filling. The estimated
cost of the above work was set at
$7,900 plus the sum of $10,000 for the
general upkeep of the streets. The
town is authorized by the province to
the extent of $24,000. The amount of
work to be done, will be decided when
the mill rate is set.
Wingham Rebekahs
Visit Ripley Lodge
About 25 members of Wingham
Lodge met with Ripley Evergreen
lodge last Wednesday night, when
Ripley was visited by D.D.P. Flossie
Brant, Walkerton.
The Rebekah's reconsecrati9n ser-
vice was conducted by the Ripley
lodge. A new Bible and an altar
given by Mrs and Mrs, McCormick in
memory of their son FO Keith Mc-
Cormick* (killed overseas), were dedi-
cated.
A dainty lunch was served. Besides
the Wingham lodge visitors were
present from Goderich, Clinton, Kin-
cardine, and Walkerton,
MALE CHORUS
The Songmen, a 14-voice, all-male
chorus from Toronto, under the direc-
tion of David Ouchterlony, will be pre-
sented at the Wingham United Church
on June 9th, "New kind of male chor-
us." "Never heard such pianissimos
and such full tone," says the Toronto
Star, 7b
PLAY AT BLUEVALE
The play "Aunt Min from Minne-
sota" will be presented in Bluevale
Community Hall on Thursday, May
15th. Sponsored by Morris Group
of Ladies' Aid. 7b
DANCE AT BLUEVALE
Stone School Softball Team are
holding a dance in Bluevale Commun-
ity Hall on Friday, May 16th. Novelty
dances and spot prizes, Wilbee's Or-
ehestra. 7;14b
SHOWER AT ROYAL T
A shower will be held at the Royal
T on Friday evening, May 9th, in hen-
our of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walker.
aancing to Tiffin's ,.orehestra. Ladies
please provide lunch. 7*
COMEDY
The three act comedy "Her Step-
Husband," Will be presented In the
Wingham town hall on Monday and
Tuesday, May 12th and 13th, This play
in being sponsored by the Whigliarri
and Rural Pitt Brigade,
Street Costs and Traffic By-law Are
Surveyed by
A number of changes in the traffic
by-law were adopted at the regular
meeting of the Wingham town coun-
cil on Monday evening, The sum of
$18,0,00 was asked for by Councillor
Howson, chairman of the street com-
mittee, to cover new streets, repairs
and general upkeep of roads.
The Police Committee recommend-
ations for changes in the traffic by-
law are subject to approval by the
Department of Highways. It was re-
commended that Minnie St. be a
through street from Victoria to Water
St., as the hulk of traffic travels north
and south on. Minnie St; John, Patrick
and Alfred. Ste, to be stop streets on
both sides of Minnie St.; no parking
on John St, between Josephine and
Minnie; the south side of the north
lane at the town hall to be made a
prohibited parking area to facilitate
the entrance and exit of the fire
trucks, no parking on the east side of
Carling Terrace in front of the High
School between the hours of 8.30 a.m.
and 4.30 p.m.; no parking on the west
side of Carling. Terrace in front of
Wingham Town Council
Spring Rummage
Sale May 17th
Saturday, May 17th is ,the day of
the Spring Rummage Sale, sponsored
by the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham
Hospital. This sale will be held in the
Armouries starting at two o'clock.
The Auxiliary is asking for donations,
clothing, furniture, hats, shoes, in fact
anything can be sold. So, when doing
..your spring cleaning remember the
Rummage Sale.
Parcels should be left at the Arm-
ouries on Friday, so that they can be
sorted and marked. If you wish sour
donation called for, phone Mrs. Mur-
ray Johnson, number 234. During the
afternoon tea will be served.
PHOTOGRAPHER
RECEIVES AWARD
Tanville Hammerton, proprietor of
Hammerton's Photo Studio here in
Wingham, received an award of ex-
cellence for one of his two entries in
the 68th Annual Convention of the
Ontario Society of Photographers. A
copy of the winning photograph hangs
in the lobby of the Lyceum Theatre;
being a photograph of Mr. Hammer-
ton's daughter,
There were only four or five
awards of excellence in this year's
competition and in each case a red
ribbon was awarded. Mr. Hammerton
also entered a portrait of Clark John-
ston, which was accepted and hung.
Judges for this year's show were
Randolph McDonald, F.R.P.S., Cleeve
Horne, noted Canadian artist; ' and
Lou Garcia, Master Photographer
from the United States.
There are three possible awards,
First is the award of excellence or
red ribbon which Mr. Hammerton re-
ceived. Second is the award of merit
ribbon and thirdly accepted seals of
which Mr. Hammerton also 'received
one.
SPRING TEA
The Women's Association of the
Wingham United Church will hold a
Spring Tea, and sale of baking and
gift articles, on Wednesday, May 14th,
at 3 o'clock. „.. 30:7b
ENGAGEMENT
Mr, and Mrs. Fred D. Newman of
Whitechutch announce the engage-
ment of their daughter, Barbara Ann,
to Mr. George C. Tervit, son of Mr,
and Mrs. George H. Terra of Wing-
ham, the wedding to take place the
latter part of May, 7*
NOTICE
It has been drawn to the attention
of the Town Council that children
have been playing ball on the Mai-
cultural park and breaking down some
of the shrubs. Ball playing is pro-
hibited` on this park and any children
causing carnage to the shrubs will
be promptly dealt with,
BOWLING CLUB
OFFICERS ELECTED
The annual meeting of the Wing-
ham Lawn Bowling Club was held in
the council chambers Monday evening,
May 5th.
The following officers were elected
and committees appointed for the
coming season;
President, C. W. Lloyd; vice-presi-
dent, F. Howson; Sec.-treas., H. Sher-
bondy; P L B A Representative, E.
Webster; Tournament Committee, W.
B, McCool, chairman; Hanna Doubles,
W. R. Hamilton, Dr. A. W. Irwin;
Western Foundry Doubles, W. B. Mc-
Cool, J. H, Crawford; Lloyds, R. R.
Hobden, W. H. French; Twilight
Tournament, Dr, G. W. Howson, G.
MacKay, J. A, Wilson; Club games,
Roy Bennett, Geo. Williams, Rev. J.
Pollock, F. Howson; Membership
Committee, J. A, Wilson, 0. Hasel-
grove, John Hanna, E. Webster, H.
Brown; Grounds Committee, E. Har-
rison, D. McDougall, H. Sherbondy;
Greens and Maintenance, H. Camp-
bell; Tournament Dates approved
were Hanna's June 18th.; Western
Foundry, August 6th,, Lloyds; August
27th.
Wingham Games in
Fastball Schedule
The following schedule ' of games
indicates only those in which the
Wingham team will be competing.
Full schedule for the series and the
details of rule changes, etc. will be
published next week.
May 19—Luoknow at Wingham
May 21—Wingham at Lucknow
May 23—Meaford at Wingham
May 26—Wingham at Meaford
May 28—Hanover at Wingham
May 30—Wingham at Hanover
June 2—Walkerton at Wingham
June 6—Wingham at Walkerton
June 9—Wingham at Port Elgin
June 11—Port Elgin at Wingham
June 14—Hanover at Wingham
June 18—Lucknow at Wingham
June 20—Wingham at Walkerton
June 23—Walkerton at Wingham
June 25—Meaford at Wingham
June 27—Wingham at Meaford
June 30—Lucknow at Wingham
July 2—Wingham at LucknOw
July 5—Hanover at Wingham
July 7—Wingham at Hanover
July 9—Meaford at Wingham
July 11—Wingham at Port Elgin
July 14—Wingham at Walkerton
July 16—Port Elgin at Wingham
July 18—Wingham at Port Elgin
July 21-•-Walkerton Wingliam
July 23—Wingham at Lucknow
July 26—Winghara at ''!anover
July 28—Wingham at Meaford
July 80—Port Elgin at Wingham
BELGRAVE MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Belgrave Music Festival will
be held in Belgrave, May 15th., all
day and In the Wingham Town
May lath,, in the evening. Corti() out
and enjoy a musical treat with the
etaldren. Admission a5 cents. 7:14b
LOCAL RED SHIELD
CANVASS NEXT WEEK
Friday, May lath,. has been set for
the Wingham canvass for the Salva-
tion Army's, Red Shield Appeal, This
year, as in the past, members of the
Winghaut Kinsmen. Club will conduct
the canvass, which will be carried out
on 'the above date, between the hours
of five and seven in the evening.
The work of the Salvation Army in
Canada, touches us all. Seventy years
ago the Salvation Army. came to this
country and in all that time it has
been a force for good in our big cities,
small communities and all through
our social' structure, The wonderful
police court work of the Salvation
Army has saved hundreds of young
men, yes, and women, from becoming
criminals. Its prison work has sal-
vaged others and returned them to
society to become respected citizens.
This work affects all of us, you and
me, our families and our friends. For
seventy years this Salvation Army
work has gone on quietly and ef-
ficiently—you seldom hear about it,
but it lives in the hearts of the thou-
sands who have been helped.
Now it's your turn te, pitch in and
help. On Friday, May 16th, the Red
Shield canvasser will call at your door,
When that happens, remember those
who can't speak for themselves, and
be generous, Give from the heart to
the Salvation Army.
Remember that in Wingham Sally
Ann Day is Friday, .May 16. The
Red Shield Appeal will be conducted
during the month of May.
Announce
Draw Winners
Burke Electric's new store at the
south end of Josephine St., is a very
fine addition to that end of town.
Sporting a modern front and incorpor-
ating the latest in lighting and decor-
ating, the store has attracted a lot of
attention from local residents. They
are handling a modern line of applian-
ces as well as contracting for wiring
and lighting jobs. Cal• Burke is to be
congratulated for his enterprise. He
has a capable and efficient staff con-
sisting of brother, prank, who is
store manager, Kisns4 Sirrarions and
Jack Porter.
Winners of the opening draw were:
1st prize, Gregory Brent, young son
of Johnny and Molly Brent; 2nd.
prize, Mrs. Harold Procter, R, R. 5,
Brussels and 3rd., Norm Keating of
Wingham.
KINSMEN ELECT
NEW OFFICERS
Friday night was Election Night for
the Kinsmen Club of Wingham, with
Jim Hamilton being elected to fill the
presidential chair at present occupied
by Ross Hamilton. Officers elected
were first vice-president, Lloyd Ella-
cott ;second vice-president, Alan Wil-
liams; secretary, Jack Stephens;
treasurer, Jack Lloyd; registrar, Alan
Forberg; directors, Calvin Burke, Len
Crawford and Bob Clark.
All of the positions on the club
executive were contested and a great
deal of interest shown in the election
by the club members,
Sergeant at Arms for the meeting
was Murray Taylor. The minutes
were read by secretary, Al Williams,
A financial report on the Easter
Dance showed a small profit made.
Ken Johnson gave a report on the
Scrap Drive and organized a work
party for Saturday morning to pile
the paper that has arrived at the
town shed since the drive,
Carnival chairman, Jack Stephens,
gave the details on the arrangements
for the carnival to be held in June
and announced that the baby beef
prize had been purchased.
The Red Shield campaign for the
Salvation Army will be held on Fri-
day, May 16th., with the Kinsmen
Club again handling the canvassing
duties. Jim Hamilton, chairman of the
drive, gave the details,
President. Ross Hamilton welcomed
Russ Farrier into the club, Chairman
Mery Templeman gave all details of
the Band Tattoo to be held July 30th,
Voting delegates to the Kinsmen
district convention will be President
Ross Hamilton, .11m Hamilton and
Bob Clark. Bud Cruickshank was ask-
ed to inquire how many deodorizers
will be needed at the hospital and to
report back to the club.
CANADIAN LEGION AUXILIARY
The monthly meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion Was
held in the Legion Horne on Wednes-
day evening with the president, Era.
Vance Sanderson, presiding. Notice
Was reoeivdd that the zone rally Will
be held in Mosley on May 29th. Those
Who wish to attend are asked to Con-
tact the secretary, Mrs. Shera.
Wingham firemen are seen above as they fought a roof fire, at the home of
Stanley Vanstone into control. A stream of water is seen being played on
the roof from the left, while other firemen fight the blaze on the roof.
Extensive darhage was done to the roof and contents of the house.
LAKE LEVELS COMM.
INVITED TO WINNAM
John W, Hanna, M.P.P. for Huron-
Bruce, has contacted the Provincial
Government's Lakeshore Erosion and
Water Levels Committee and invited
the members to come to Wingham.
It is the local member's hope to have
Chairman Osie Villeneuve and his
committee discuss the question of
erosion on the Lake Huron shore with
interested individuals and groups
who are concerned about the high
level of the Bake this year and the
consequent damage to property.
The subject of lake levels is one
which is causing a great deal of
worry in all municipalities which
border on the great lakes and the
committee of the Legislature which
has been set up to study the matter
has been busy for several weeks,
Added to the general property loss
which has been created by the high
water level, Lake Huron has provided
another costly annoyance, in the
shape of a tidal wave, which caused
havoc over the week-end, extending
from the Georgian Bay area down to
Lake St, Clair, The phenomenon toss-
ed 20-ton fishing time onto piers and
otherwise disrupted co mmercial in-
stallations.
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
The regular May meeting of the
Wingham Women's Institute will be
held in the Council Chambers on
Thursday, May 15th. Roll call, flower
or plant exchange, The executive will
be in charge of the programme. Hos-
tesses, Mrs. Wm. Henderson, Mrs. A,
Coutts, Mrs. Snell, Mrs, C. Hopper
and Mrs. E. Wilkinson.
Mrs. Robert Dickson,
'Turnberry, Dies
Services for Mrs. Robert J. Dickson,
resident of Turnberry Township, were
conducted Friday, May 2nd,, by Dr.
W. A, Beecroft from tht S. J. Walker
funeral home and interment was
made in Wingham cemetery,
She was in her 82nd. year and was
the widow of the late Robert Dick-
son. Surviving are two sons, Earl of
Turnberry and Stanley of Provost,
Alberta; ,two daughters, Mrs, Gordon
(Edna) Bingeman of Kitchener, and
Mrs. Harold (Ruby) Moffat of Turn-
berry Township. Two sisters, Mrs.
Frank McKenzie and Mrs. Walter
Towers of British Columbia and, one
brother, Elias, of New Westminster,
also survive.
Pallbearers were John McCormick,
Oscar Holmes, Percy King, Ross King,
John McKinnon and Arthur Maple-
ton, Flowerbearers were Robert Hogg,
Wilbur Hogg, Cedril Moffat and
grandson, Gordon Bingeman.
WINGHAM PLAYERS
SECOND IN TOURNEY
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford attend-
ed the Blue Water Duplicate Bridge
Tournament held at the Polymer Club,
Sarnia on Saturday
They won first place in the qualify-
ing round and third place in the final
round. Players were in attendance
from Toronto, London, Hamilton, Sim-
coe, Detroit and Woodstock.
The Blue Water Trophy was won by
Dr. C. A. Stewart and J. H. Burnham
of the Toronto Whist Club.
Committee to Meet in Protest
Over C.N. Seryice Stoppage
The proposed cutting off of pas-
senger service from Palmerston to
Kincardine was discussed at Monday's
regular meeting of Wingham council.
No communication had been receiv-
ed by the council from the C.N.R.,
but a letter had been received from
the clerk of the Town of Kincardine,
who asked that the move be opposed.
Palmerston-has indicated that it will
fight the move and called on all
towns affected to resist it,
Mayor Gurney, who last year serv-
ed as Chairman of the committee
which protested the passenger ser-
vice cut, felt that the committee
should be reconvened, It was decided
that the meeting would be called here
for Thursday evening. Councillor
McKinney was also nominated to the
committee.
"We should protest this cut", said
Mayor Gurney. "The passenger ser-
vice here is good. Last year our idea
was to compromise for a morning and
evening service and I feel that We will
get further this way. If we go
shooting for the works we will lose
everything", stated the 'mayor.
The time limit for protesting is
May 25th. Councillor McKinney said
that the 'Wingham council should
press for morning and night service
and for better equipment on this
run.
On receipt of a 1 etter from the
C,N,R, saying it had made applica-
tion to the Board of Transportation
Commissioners for xermission to
cancel existing train service, the Kin-
cardine town council launched a
protest. Kineardine Councillor Frank
Low called for continued opposition
to thearaliway's proposal, and a reviv.
al of the committee Which fought the
plan a year ago.
The C.N.R, proposes to operate a
bus and truck schedule for pessen-
gers and express. It will continue to
run height trains on the line.
When the Board of Transport Com-
missioners will consider the applica-
tion is not known. The railway
maintains it is losing money on this
short line, often carrying only two
passengers a trip. The train now
runs daily except Mondays with one
trip a day each way.
SEVENTY-SEVEN MILLS
WINGIMM,TAX RATE
Wingham town council, at a special
meeting Tuesday 'night, set a tax rate
of 77 mills. This is an increase of 11
mills over last year's rate of 66 mills.
While the increase was necessary,
it was pointed out by the council
members that Wingham is on a low
assessment as compared with other
towns in this vicinity.
A complete statement of receipts
and expenditures will follow In next
week's edition of this newspaper,
IR,FiruaN ENGAGEMENT
The North Huron Junior Farmers
are pleased to announce that they
have beeen able to engage Gene
Dlouhy and his fine orchestra for
another dance in this district before
he returns to the west this month,
The Junior Fanners are proud to
present this orchestra to such apprec-
iative and Orderly crewels as are
typical of all their dances.
This dance Will be held in the Royal
T. on Wednesday evening, May 14th,
There will be door and Spot dance
prizes, Dancing front 9 to 1 O'clock,
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Vol, 70 Nia 04
Patrick Street Fire
The Junior Farmers Dance held last
Wednesday proved to be popular and
.was enjoyed by all who attended.
Winner of the door prize was Marg-
aret Sanderson. Elimination dance
winners were Evelyn Leaver and
David Hackett.
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Scotty Ross opened the trout pea-
MU with a pan full-14 trout about
t2 inches long.
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This poem was clipped from the
Iportdown News by one of our read-
ers.
Sing While You Drive
At 45 miles per hour sing,
"Highways are happy ways";
At 55 miles sing,
"I'm but a stranger here;
Heaven is my home";
At 65 miles sing
"Nearer my God to thee";
At 75 miles sing
"When the roll is called up yonder,
I'll be there";
At 85 miles sing
"Lord I'm coming home";
Don't drink while you drive.
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A chimney fire at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. John Donaldson on Monday
at 1 p.m., was quickly brought under
control by the fire brigade, The only
damage was to the wallpaper which
was cracked in spots.
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W. B. Cruikshank, R. R. 2, Wing-
ham, has purchased three head from
the well-known Glenorchy Guernsey
herd; owned by the late Donald G. Mc-
Allister, Richmond Hill, which was
.sold on April 23rd., in Richmond Hill
Arena.
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A number of old tickets have come
into our hands through the courtesy
-of Shorty Brooks who found them in
the present Stainton Hardware Build-
ing when it was renovated. All of
them go back into the 1800's and 'are
well printed, A small brownish ticket
entitled the holder to admission to the
Mechanic's Institute. Four raffle tic-
Itets bearing the drawing of a side-
wheeler steamer, announced that the
„full mode) .sssassantge,,, Ada Graham,
would be disposed of for 50 cents,
Raffles were the thing in those days
.it seems for another ticket announces
"A Grand Raffle of a 14K solid gold
.watch value $130, on 'Monday even-
log, April 15th., 1889." Tickets were
$1.00. If 125 tickets were not sold there
would be no raffle and the money re-
funded, said the small print at the
bottom. A blue membership card for
the Wingham Quoit Club was signed
• by J., Inglis, president, and was dated
1888, A member's ticket to the Gres-
.cent Cricket Club at Seaforth cost one
'dollar and was printed on bright
--orange stock. H. W. C. Meyer was
president and C. Armstrong was sec-
retary. A piece of advertising, for the
fChicago Talking Machine Co. bore the
reproduction of a cheque made out for
.42,04150 and signed by the Mont-
gomery Ward and Co. These machines
were -,very popular according to the
card and stated, "We make the asser-
tion, and can demonstrate its truth,
:that -under our system of conducting
correspondence two talking machines,
and one good transcriber on the type-
'writer, (can do the work of any two
average stenographers, thus saving in
ardur office the salary of one or more
persons, in proportion to the number
'employed, besides increasing the ef-
ficiency of your dictators," Those
who are interested may view these
cards at the Advance-Times office.
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Mike Carmichael handed us the fol-
lowing interesting item the other d ay
and it is well worth comparison with
• present day working conditions. These
are some of the rules laid down in an
employee's 'handbook for 1857: "Store
antstbe -open trona 8 a.ni. to 9 p.m. the
year around; Store must be swept and
counters, gases, shelves and show-
cases dusted; Lamps must be trim-
med, 'bins ,filled, chimneys cleaned,
:doors anti Windows opened ,a pail of
water also a 'bucket of coal brought
in before 'breakfast (if there is time
to do So), antli,attend to customers who
call. Eadh employee must pay not less
than $5 a year to the church and must
lattend Sunday School regularly; Men
'employees are given one evening a
meek for courting and two if they go
'to prayer meeting. After fourteen
hours' work in the store the leisure
time should be spent mostly in read-
ing." A comment added at the bottom
of these rules says, •"Obvinualy, ever-
time Wasn't an tame in 1857. There
was no '.trine for it. 'Nor, apparently,
for reach of Anything else, either. In
those days a fellow really had to'
limatle to get into trouble."
ARENA OPENING DANCE
Announcing the opening dance of
the Wingham Community Arena 00111a,
mission, Friday, May 30th., in the
Arena, Music , by Casa rtOyal Ora tes.
ira, famous London band. 30reb
ALONG THE MAIN DRAG
any The Pedestrian