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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1953-07-23, Page 1S1ONAL-$TARS` ARE SOLD At; Coale*** Plows Stood Modo j 's ,Dews Stow Laudsr's Dry ' Sign.l.Sttar poop Wood's Noels . St.nd 106th Year—No. 30 GODERICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 23rd, 1953 a SUNSET BEACH .ROAD BARRICADED BY C�TTA( Town Almost Certain To Get Land- For Building More Rental Homes 0 Citizens of Goderich looked for- • ward to another possible home- rA L ..• �,,,� Ann Beats Heat building spree, perhaps later this year, with the announcement last week -end that the town had re- ceived information that land ad- jacent to the present block of rental homes will be returned to the Town, The land, situated between the group of new homes and the new Goderich District Collegiate Insti- tute, was set aside by the Federal Government as a site for an arm- ory. The armory, however, has never been built, and there was no in- dication that it would be built in the near future. Although the Town has not re- ceived official word from ,the De- partment of National Defence in Ottawa that the land would be deeded back, a letter was received from Lt. -Col. J. K. Mahony, adjut- ant for Western Ontario Military Headquarters in London, who said the request for the land had been referred to a higher authority, Lt. -Col. Mahony said also that verbal agreement to the request had been received from Central Command Headquarters of the Army which "indicated that favor- able consideration would be given." According to Mayor J. E. Huck- ins, the town hopes to build about 18 houses in the parcel of land. He said that council felt the pre- sent 25 rental homes were "a little . crowded" and that it was hoped xeaeh house could be put on a larger lot in the new development. The mayor said it was excellent news that the land would almost certainly be available,., since the Town had received virtual assur- ance from the Department of Plan- ning and Development --that more houses could be obtained. ' If the town receives definite word that° the land will be avail- able, the mayor pointed out, the town must then submit another parcel of land to the Department of National Defence which would be suitable for an armory. With Tuesday evening just about the warmest night here this summer, Barbara Ann Scott breezed into town unheralded and headed for the Goderich Memorial Arena where she don- ned her figure skates and had a light workout at the Goderich Summer Figure Skating School. A close friend of the family of Dr. G. E. Hall, president of the University of Western Ontario, Barbara Ann is looking after the -Hall children at London while their parents are visit- ing in England. Mr. Otto Gould, professional of the Minto Skating Club, Ottawa, who taught Barbara Ann skating from childhood, is one of the instructors at the Goderich Skating School. So, Barbara dropped up to Goderich for a little work- out under the watchful eyes of her first instructor. She came back again on. Wednesday night. This time the word got around and there was a crowd of over 300 railbirds on hand to watch her perform. Barbara did not go "all out" but just enough to limber up a bit. She plans to come again for several evenings during 'the next two weeks, Just which nights she does not reveal since she prefers to practice with a reasonable amount of privacy. Barbara Ann is pleased there is artificial- ice available at Goderich so close to London. She will leave London 'the latter part of August for Chicago where she will commence serious practice to get in shape for her big ice show that will be touring the continent next fall: • s-. Skaters Show1 AT THE WATERFRONT .Top bility Warm summer weather keeps When it coines"to top-notch skat- ers, the Goderich Summer Figure Skating School takes second place to no other. " . Last Friday night the skaters proved once again that they have the ability to present •a crowd - pleasing program and at the same time give a demonstration of the' intricacies of figure skating. In addition, the program featured local , taledt for the musical end, with the- -Harboraires delighting the audience with four selections. Soloist Ralph Henderson, a mem- ber of the male chorus was heard in two selections. Alex. Clark, Goderich musician, was at the Hammond Organ once Art Group Holding again providing fine accompani- ment. The program opened with Painting Exhibit an overture by Mr. Clark, followed by two selection's • by the Harbor - sires. • This week, the Goderich Art Then little Marilyn Atcheson, of Group is beinghost for an ex- the Minto Skating Club showed -hibition of paintings. On "Wel- that they train top 'skaters at Ot- coming . Day," tea was served • in I -taws, as she presented a solo skat- the art room at the former Col- ing "number. A group of young legiate. It is the Club's privilege girls taking instruction at the lo be able to present an exhibition school were featured in a Dutch of some paintings by Clare Bice, Waltz. • ARCA, OSA, curator of the Lon- Young Nancy Davidson, of the don Art Gallery. ''4s,. Montreal skating Club was one of The oil and water -color present- the highlights pf the program with ations include an interesting var- her amazing jumps and twirls. And iety of seascape, landscape and for comedy there was • Waiter still-life compositions. Mr. , Bicre's Thomas, pf Stratford, who pleased versatility in art techniques is well the audience with his antics and illustrated by the success of both •pratfalls. . . his bold, moving canvasses and his The Goderichettes presented a bright,delicate ones, the latter precision routine, . Sophisticated chiefly being interpreted by water- Rhythm, featuring Elaine Richards, color. Such a varied collection is of Ottawa and Raymond Blommer, encouraging speculative discussions of Milwaukee, in a jazz skating and study. routine. Another highlight num- This exhibition will close Friday ber was the precision work of evening, July 24. • Visitors to the four youngsters, Judy Rack, of art room are being welcomed from Milwaukee; Judy - Mulligan, of Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, New Woodstock; Carl Harrison, .of Sal - York and many points in Ontario, ford, and Raymond Blommer. as well as our own Goderichites Dick Rimmer; of the Guelph form home. Skating Club, was a show -stopper with his daring leaps and twirls and Marlene Kistner; of the Kitch- ener Skating Club, provided some fancy skating routines. FORE! A ._golf, tournament followed by a dinner At the Maitland Golf Club is to be. held by the Lions Club on 'Wednesday afternoon next. Lion Ed. Jessop - is in charge of the event. A bowling tournament is to be held some time in August. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Salkeld and baby daughter of New Liskeard sspdent a week with Mrs. H. L. Salk - Many Contestants Entered In The Good -Will Shopping Club Revealing the gaining- momentum of the Goderich Good -Will Shopping tlub is the list appearing - below of the names of those who have already entered the contest. It is expected that the list will be increased this week when More turn in vote credits. All that is necessary to rt on the way to winning one of the ten valuable prizeT is to deposit votes at the Signal -Star office before next Saturday noon. Special Prize. Winner Earl Raithby won the first spec- ial prise of five dollars cash for the most votes turned in up to last Saturday noon. This prize is given each week.. The next issue of the .Sjgnal-Star will give the vote stand- ing of contestants up to next Sat- urday, so this is the week to turn - in as many votes as possible. Club merchants report increased enthusiasm among the buying pub- lic to 'get their coupons and they should see that everybody entitled to votes receives them. Purchas- ers should make sure they get their coupons on all cash sales and pay- ment of accounts. Contestants are again reminded to line up their friends and neigh- bors who are not entering the con- test so that they might -save coups ons and help contestants to'''win prizes' Here is a list of the contestants who have deposited votes "up to this time: Mrs. Reg. Williamson Joe Chapman Mrs. Frank Chase Mrs. Elgin Chambers Mrs. Mervin Bell Mrs. Jack Knight Mrs. Carl Sowerby E. Gibson Alma Chisholm Clara Wilson Mrs. Ross •Lovett Jean Stanley W. V. Dresser -Mrs. ,J. Briand Bert Moss , Mrs. Frank Potter Hubert Charron Mrs. W. Pearce Mrs. J. McNevin Mrs. Hugh R.' Davidson Dianne McConnell Earl Raithby Mrs. C. C. Stevens Agnes Chisholm Joan Merser -Mrs: John Weigand GWen Stewart Mrs,. Leslie Plummer Mrs. Elliott Sandy Mrs. R. J: attracting hundreds of swimmers and sun -lovers to the . harbor, among them quite a number of tourists. Shipping activity continued to be fairly brisk, with six boats and one barge arriving in port during the past week. The Starbuck arrived last Wed- nesday with 133,500 bushels of barley and oats and the Superior unloaded 102,000 bushels of oats; wheat and barley on Friday. The Ontadoc brought in 308,000 bushels, of oats, rye and wheat last Thurs- day and the Barge 137 unloaded 170,000 bushels of wheat and flax over the week -end.- On Sunday the Forestdale arrived with 135,600 bushels of oats and barley and the Sandland unloaded 130,000 bushels of oats and wheat .on Tuesday: The Superior was due back in port with 97,600 bushels of screen- ings, Oats and wheat last evening. HURON NOMINATION DAY SET FOR NEXT MONDAY Nominations for the Federal election in Huron riding will be received by Returning Officer J. K. Hunter at the Town Hall, Hen- sall, on Monday next, July 27, from noon to 2 o'clock p.m., Standard Time (1 p.m. to 3 p.m. D.S.T.). Polls on election day, August 10, will be open from 8 a.m., to 6 p.rn. Standard Time (9 a.m. to 7 p.m. D.S.T.) In the town of Goderich applica- tions for changes in or additions to the voters' list will be heard by the revising officer, H. Glenn Hays, Q.C., at his residence, Esse;; street, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 23; 24 and 25, be tween 10 and 11 o'clock a.m. and 7 and 10 p.m. Standard Time (11 a.m. to 12 noon and 8 to 11 p.m. D.S.T.) A. Y. MCLEAN IS GUEST AT GATHERINGS HERE Two coffee parties in the morn- ing• and two tea parties in the afternoon were held at Goderich homes on Monday iiftlhonor of Mr. A. Y. McLean of Seaforth, the Liberal candidate for Huron in this' forthcoming election. Several hun- dred ladies in all attended the gatherings and were introduced to Mr. McLean. In the morning the coffee parties were held at the homes -of Misses Strang, Britannia road, and Mrs. J. S. Howrie, Ligh�- house-tstreet. The tea parties in the afternoon were held at the homes of Mrs. Clayton Edward, Victoria street, and Mrs. John O. Graham, Hamilton street. - NEIGHBOR AIDS VICTIM WHEN STOVE EXPLODES Quick action of a neighbor was credited with saving Fred Lynch, of South street, from more serious injury lat Saturday morning when a gas stave he was lighting ex- - ploded. `--- Neighbor Dave Medley heard the victim's screams and rushed to his aid and doused the flames with a towel. Lynch suffered severe burns to his chest and face as a result of the explosion. He was rushed to Alexandra Marine and General Hospital and was treated by Dr. N. C. Jackson. LOCAL MAN'S BROTHER DIES INNBRANTFORD Funeral service was held Tues- day in Brantford for Thomas S. Horney, a resident of that district for many years, who passed away in Brantford General Hospital on Sunday. He was 74. Mr. Horney was born in McKil- lop Township and was a member of a well-known family., Survivors include one brother, Edwin Horney, of Goderich, and Mrs. Ernest Knee- shaw,. of Meaford. Mr. Horney at- tended the funeral service. PERSISTENCE PAYS AS BOY GETS REGAL THANKS Five-year-old David Banks is a persistent little boy. And it was -through his persistence that he received a letter the other day froip Queen Eliza- beth. David, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Batiks, , made a crown while attending Miss Esther Hume's kindergarten class at Goderich Public School, just prior to the coronation. He brought the crown home and showed it to his parents and then insisted they send it to Her Majesty. So, to keep peace in the family, the crown was sent, along with a letter explaining who sent the gift. Now David has a letter from a Lady -in -Waiting to the Queen thanking him for his letter and gift. The letter was sent from Buckingham Palace. Town Councillors, Arena Commission Meeting Tonight Town Council and the Memorial Arena Commission are slated. to get together tonight to discuss once again the possibility of form- ing arecreation council in Gode- BeautyTContest Winner Irieh. he two groups metlast week Kin of Local People She hasn't any notion of running/ grandmother who was born in the for the "Miss America" title, but Iris Smith, of Toronto, was the recent winner of a beauty contest and earned the title "Miss Fair- banks 1953." Iris, whose three -generations of grandparents were Goderich-bred, is the 17 -year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, of 382 Caledonia road, Toronto. She won the beauty title at Fair- banks,a community in the north- west of Toronto and annexed to the city. ' Her maternal grandmother was the late Mrs. Riley Teal, born; Irene Toombs, at Port Albert, the daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. Harry Toombs. Her grandparents owned the hotel at Port Albert and her grandfather drove the stagecoach for a considerable period. Mrs. Harry Toombs, her great same district, was Elizabeth,,, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graham. Mr. Graham, Iris' great -great-grandfather was men- tioned in -Gavin Green's book, "The Old Log School." Three Sisters Incidentally,*Iris' family consists of three more attractive sisters -- Sylvia, 19 and Lois, 12 who' are both professional models, and Lynda, eight, who intends to start a modelling career of her own. Members of the Smith family are frequent visitors to Goderich and Bogie's Beach, where they are the guests of cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bogie. Sylvia and her fiance, Jack. Masters, recently re- turned to Toronto after a visit and Lois will be arriving on Saturday. Oh, yes, the beauty -contest win- ner, Iris, plans to visit her relatives in the not too distant future. Bell Staff -Change August 1 Land discussed the proposal with two representatives of the Depart- ment of Education recreation divi- sion from London. Proposal of the town council has been to name the present arena .commission as the new re- creation council with the arena manager as recreation director, Town council has been anxious to form •the council so that grants for money spent out in recreatien activities could be obtained from the Provincial Government. Several meetings have been held in the past few months in art at- tempt to make a decision on the question. Term of office of the arena commission was to have ex- pired officially ord Wednesday of last week, but was extended until such a time as a decision is reached on recreation. C. BRUCE SYMONDS. William W. Haysom, of Hamil- ton, has been appointed Bell Tele- phone manager at Goderich, it was announced this week. He succeeds C. B. Symonds, who has been nam- ed manager at Lindsay., The changes are effective on August 1. Mr. Haysom brings a quarter century of varied experience in the telephone business to his new of- fice. He was born and educated in London, Ont., where he joined the Bell Company in January, 1928, as a coin -box collector. After working for a few months in Wind sor in 1930 he returned to London before the end of .that year and for several years was a member of the sales staff based in London. but working in many communities in Southwestern Ontario. In 1938 he became a • member of the division office staff in Lon- don. Later the same year he was transferred to the business office staff at Chatham where he re- mained for five years until he be- came senior clerk in Brantford. In 1946 he was appointed business office supervisor at Brantford ° In the following ye r he was assigned to duties in t eneral office at. Toronto where served until he was made assista t to the district manager at Hamilton in October, 1947. On January 1, this year, Mr. Haysom became business office supervisor at Stratford but he and his family have continsied to re- side in Hamilton. He -expects to take up residence in Goderich shortly. C. B. Symonds Mr. Symonds, who also has a background of 25 years' experience 'with the Bell Company, has been WM. W. °HAYSOM manager in Goderich for more than four years. He was born in Orillia, educated there and in St Thomas, and joined the' telephone company in' Brantford in 19213: Until 1940 he served in various positions in the sales department at Brantford, Toronto and Peter- borough. Granted leave of absence, during the Second World War, to serve•in the armed forces, he went overseas as a radio technician. On his return in 1945, he rejoined the company as business office super- visor at Chatham. In 1947 he was transferred to the Brantford office and, in February, 1949, became manager at Goserich. While. at Goderich, Mr. Symonds has taken an active interest in public affairs and in the Lions C}ub, latterly as secretary. He was president of the re -organized Goderich Curling Club several years ago. SIGNAL -STAR HOLIDAY WEEK, AUGUST 24-29 Annual holiday week of the Signal -Star will be the last week of August, from August 24 to 29. Theta will be no issue of the Signal -Star pub- lished on August 27. Adver- tisers, news correspondents and customers' planning on having job printing done are asked to bear in mind the above holiday and plan their job printing and -advertising needs accordingly. Last year the annual holiday week was the last week in July but Federal election work this year caused a postponment. KNOX CHURCH W.M.S. - HEARS TORONTO WOMAN A well -attended meeting of Knox Presbyterian Church W.M.S. was held in the churrh parlor on Tues- day afternoon, presided over by first vice-president, Mrs. William Marsh in the absence of the presi- dent, Mrs: Robert Bisset. The meeting was conducted by group leaders Mrs. Erskine and Mrs. Doak. Following the opening hymn Mrs. Marsh welcomed the members of the "Home Helpers" departnient who were special. -guests on this occasion. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Durfee and pray- er offered by Miss Gordon. A solo was sung by Mrs. Clayton Edward, accompanied by Miss Mollie Bisset. Roll call, and reports of secre- tary and treasurer were given. The visiting committee reported 53 hospital calls and 42 shut-in calls. • Mrs. Con. Bissett, Home Helper secretary, -gave a brief talk on the work of her department and expressed her pleasure in having so many of its members present. Mrs. Wardlaw Taylor, of Toronto, an honorary president of Knox W.M.S. was guest speaker. Interesting pictures. of India sent by Miss Ida White were `shown on the screen and enjoyed by all present. A social half hour, with refreshments served by group three, concluded the meeting. SUCCESSFUL BAZAAR, TEA " IS HELD BY W.A. Perfect weather helped make the garden tea and bazaar sponsored by North Street United Church W.A. a successful event on Tues- day afternoon. The bazaar was held on the shaded lawn at the home of Mrs. G. Dustow. Mrs. H. A. Dickinson and the president, Mrs. F. Walkom, wel- comed 100 ladies. Mrs. G. Pater- son, Mrs. R. Johnston, Mrs. Cole and Mrs. A. J. Cooper poured tea at a dainty table centred with sweetpcas, roses and baby's breath in a silver basket. Mrs. J. McLeod was refreshment convener, assisted by Miss C. Mc- Clinton, Mrs. • F. Kershaw,' Mrs. Crich and Mrs. Garland. In charge of the tea tables were Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Harris, Miss Grace Robertson, Mrs. Roebuck, Miss E. Cooper, Mrs. McKenzie and Mrs. A. Holmes Mrs. Hibbert was in charge of the fish pond. Mrs. G. Mathieson, Mrs. Moody and Mrs. Lorne Webb sold at the bazaar and home baking table. The treasurer, Miss Evelyn Cooper, reported the financial re- turns were almost $90. PASS MUSIC EXAMS In the list of results of the ltoyal Conservatory of Toronto music exams held in Blyth in June were the names of two Goderich girls. Miss Ruth Dockstader passed "Pier Grade eight in singing and also Grade two in theory with first- class honors. Miss Betty ° Bowra obtained honors in both. Grade nine in singing and Grade three in. harmony: Midnight Revellers Are Annoying, Is The Claim Meet Friday To. Discuss Road Dispute A committee of Reeve Stan- ley Snyder of Colborne Town- ship, Phil F. Carey and Bert Baechler, property owners at Sunset Beach, has arranged a meeting for this Friday •evon- ing at the Township Hall, Car- low, when the matter of the use of the road leading down to Sunset Beach will be dis- cussed. It is expected that numerous property owners at Sunset Beach as well as council members and other interested parties in the township will be present. In preparing a brief for the Signal -Star, Reeve Snyder said as follows: "Colborne Township Council met at Sunset Beach Monday evening to investigate com- plaints received by council members re cottage holders' endeavors to keep the general public from using the road- ways to the beach. "It was the opinion of the council that. since township money has been spent for sev- eral years • on the road , in question, at the request of cottage owners and . on the understanding that' this road should be used by the public, that, even though there might be a legal point regarding the status of the road, an effort should be made to arrive at a better understanding between all parties concerned before. more drastic action is taken. - ."After talking the matter over with Bert Baechler,, one of the. cottage owners, it was agreed that the Reeve of Col- borne Township should con- tact Phil ' Carey,. one of the original property owners,- re- garding the matter and that Mr. Carey, Mr. Baechler and the Colborne Township Reeve should endeavor to arrange a meeting between the -cottage owners and the township coun- cil..In the meantime, it was pointed out that the cottage owners would be requested,to give consideration to the needs of the public and that the public be requested to be 'con- siderate of the rights of the cottage holders." Solution of a long standing prob- lem at Sunset Beach will be sought ' in the near future when represent- atives of the ';.Sunset Beach As- sociation" and members of the Colborne Township Council meet to determine use by the public of a road running north down to the beach from the end of the township road at the top ,of the cliff. The• township road runs from Dunlop to the top of the cliff at the lake. Colborne Township Council members looked over the set-up Monday evening following com- plaints from summer residents at the beach. About two weeks ago the sum-' mer residents held a meeting and decided to erect a fence with a gate on it at a point about two-thirds down the road leading to the beach. To get down to the beach it is necessary to travel over the remaining one-third of the road or to walk on the private property of summer cottagers. • On Sunday several people were ordered not to use the lower por- tion of this road. A summer resident pointed out that over the years the public has insisted on using the road despite .the fact that fences, gates and signs have warned them not to do' so. He adds that gates have been torn down and signs also by the visiting. public. Many people using this road are underthe impression it is a town- ship road, said another summer resident, whereas °this. is not 'the case. He pointed out that the road was originally built by a Mr. Quaidin the 1800's and kept strictly private. In 1922 a syndi- cate was formed known as "Sunset Beach Association" which purchas- ed the property including the priv- ate road from Mr. Quaid: They widened the road and built another spur line off it south to the beach. Seek Quietness He said the summer residents ., have paid considerable sums for the cottages in the hope of having quiet, private space. Instead` people come down the road, espec- ially "midnight parties of revel= lers" and disturb the peace of the summer residents. He also stated their cars block the roadway, forc- ing summer residents to be late in getting away on the week -end and sometimes missing their train back to cities. He -also said he. had known summer residents to be ill and needing to get to . the doctor quickly but could not get out becausethe road was blocked by cars. He -maintained this was a private (Continued on page 10) Goderich Bands Play Port Elgin Concerts Goderich Girls' Trumpet ,Band and the Blue Water Band scored a smashing success when they played for concerts at Port Elgin Sunday afternoon and evening. Crowds greeted the musical ag- gregations at both performances and citizens of the lakeport town were loud in their praises of the excellent concerts. • Arnold 'Mc- Connell was master of ceremonies. Taking- the place of the local groups- at the concert in Court Nouse Park here on Sunday night was the Thedford Citizens' Band which presented a fine program. The Blue Water Band played the afternoon program and the girls played the evening date. Follow- ing the evening concert, the girls were invited to play for Benson Ford, of the Ford Motor Company, wtbse yacht was docked at Port Elgin. The girls eagerly agreed to -'play for Mr. Ford and since it was the visitor's birthday, they sang "Happy Birthday" to him. Mr. Ford thanked the group and gave them a generous donation_ He also presented a cigarette light- er bearing a Ford ,crest to Band- master Don Jolly. The girls' group played last night at Brussels and tonight is slated to play at a garden party in New Dundee. On August 12 the Blue Water Band is scheduled to go to Thed- ford and on August 19 the girls will take part in a tattoo at Dur- ham. The girls • will also partici- pate at a second tattoo in Milver- ton on August 28. Police Start Enforcement Of Town By -Law On Parking Enforcing a town by-law on parking, Provincial Police with the Goderich detachment last Saturday started "tagging" cars parked wrongly. The by-law states that cars must angle park on the eight streets radiating off the Square for a distance of one block. It demands that lgotorists must not park with the left hand side of the vehicle against the curb • and prohibits double parking on the Square. Some of those hit Saturday in the police . check-up were motorists who had parked parallel within the first block on streets radiating off the Square. A fine for such an offence is $1 although in Toronto and other cities, the rate increases according to the number of infringements by the motorist. Police said the would continue to tag cars in an effort to make parking comply with the rulings of the by-law. For out-of-town. cars, such as those belonging to visitors from the United States, however, the police Are using "courtesy tickets." Few have objected according to the police, although there was naturally the odd "beef. One motorist readily admitted he was at fault. He said he had read the notice warning , motorists . of ,the by-law in last week's • paper nd paid his fine, if not cheerfully, . at least Without compplaint. • The motorist had 'parked across a cross -walk on the Square. Yesterday police said that tickets issued to drivers who were not, angle parked last Saturday were being regarded as "warning tick-' ets," but that persons tagged for not angle parking in future on streets where angle parking signs have been erected would be find_ The by-law was brought to public attention a few weeks ago when Magistrate D. E. Holmes, Q.C., re- called a by-law passed by the tows council in 193 which called for angle parking within one block off the Square and parallel parking on the right hand side of the street, with the right hand wheels of the vehicle not more than `six, inches from the curb, except in places where angle parking is necessary, So far, signs have been erected on a number of the streets olio the" Square, but there ° were not suf- ficient signs to go all around and the town will have to wait until the. sign painting firm starts opdr. ation following it vacation period to get more.