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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1942-3-25, Page 1THE POST PUBLISHING HOUSE„� Brussels Public School PRESENTS Musical Pageant "C a''alcade of Canada” And a Short Operetta 9`<t, To The Circus" at 8.15 P.M-. on Friday, March 27th Admission 25c 25cand 15c Proceeds to War Charities AllSOYINIMPINSY A Good Play "Mother in the Shadow" to be presented in Brussels Town Hall . Tuesday evening, April 7th under the auspices of the Majestic Women's Institute Cast: - Sandra Carr, in search, of happi- news Mrs. D. Hemingway Muddle, the colored maid • • Mrs. K. Shuffle Sara Carr, Sandra's Aunt • • Mrs. E. Wilson Richard Bard, Sandra's beloved Howard Ellacott John A. Brownlow, Sandra's un- welcbme suitor J. S. Armstrong Eddy 8i Buster, Richard's friends .. Frank IVfitchell and Charlie Fischer Emmy Arden, Sandra's Mother Mrs. H. Speir Jeanette Dooley, from Collettes dress shop Veronica Blake ('Sandra's ,Friends) Betty Mrs. C. (Hemingway Lou • • .... Miss Dorothy Wright Lili • • Miss Laura Ellacott Kay .. , , • • • . Miss Laura Speir Nona' • • . Mrs. E. Ellacott Lunch will be served. .followed ' by Dancing to McCall's Orchestra Admission—Adults 35c Children .under 12, 15c Family Ticket $1.00 Proceeds for War Work. April 1st. SERVICE To All Ration Card Holders f To All Makes ofCars ......... We will be prepared to handle your cards promptly' and 'efficiently and give you all service available to the car owner • at ; no extra charge. We will appreciate your business. L. 81.W. Jaekson motors LI'STOWE'L, ONTARIO ' REGENT Seafarth Ont. NOW PLAYING- TWo Features- Blondie Goes Latin The Bumsteads, In one of their best musical comedies. Also Charles Starrett Louise Currie Pinto Kid, Another thrilling wiiiitern with bullets ...wingin'—void`s „ singin'— ihnn�a _�Ingin'. 4_..+•:V' at Mon„ -rues: and Wed. ,... Al Cooper Barbara Stanwyck. ” Meet John, Doe A "Mr. iDeeds" of 1041 •. _x— Next Thurs., Frl. & Sat.— Gene Autry Smiley Burnette 'Ridin'- On a Rainlmw A heat Autry lilted with laughter, songs and ,shooting. Coming " Three' Foxes Haw Green Was My Valley Coming April 13,'14, 15 When,: Double Factures ' aro ' ahowfl 'Patrons must be In net `,later:': then, $1,45 p.m. b'see einiptetc ,show. ,$ m * * * * WEDDING * * * ?n * ' a: * *, * Hoy-McQua'rrle A quiet but pretty early spring wediding was solemnized at the. United Church. parsonage, Brussels, on Saturday, .March elet, with' Rev. C. Lewis officiating when Ann J;dabell, daughter of Mr. and. Mrs, Wm. Me.Quarrie was united in mar- riage to Louis Wm. Hoy, son of Mr. and Mrs, Wan. Hoy, Clinton. The bride looked charming in a 'street length dress of 'bine crepe with blue accessories.. iShe wore a corsage of pink Dreaan roses. Miss Wilma. .Lowrie as attendant, wore beige and brown suit with brown accessories. Alex. IVIeMichael of Clinton attended the groom. " Following the ceremony the young couple left on a short honeymoon. For travelling the Thride were a beige. coat with black amces- so•ies. They will reside in Clinton. Hicks -Book, Palms, ferns and baskets of flow- ers lighted by many candles in Briscoe Street Baptist' Church made a pretty setting Saturday afternoon at 2.30 •o°slosh for thewedding' of Virginia Evelyn Book, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Roy Book, of Stanley Street, to Pte, Albert Nelson Hicks. son of the late Dennis Hicks and Mrs. J. Jamieson of Brussels, Ont. Rev, R. D 'G+uthrie officiated MSS Dorothy Honve at the ,piano and: Miss, Ilona Livingstone sang. Given in marriage by • her father, ,the bride wore , a `gowi featuring a white satin bodice and floor - length skirt of net. Her bridal veil was- boor' length and fell in •soft folds from a 'coronet of roses. a d roses. s rredte She carried Miss Bett Howey was. the 'bricles- rnaid and wore a piirk net floor- length frodk with 'skouider1ength veil in the same shade, She car- ried pink carnations. Reginald Book, 'Brother of the bride, was in attendance as best. anan. The ushers- were Henry ¢1itgbiesJ Of •il;amilitoal, ,and Mai • Norton. A reception at The Grange fol.- lowed ollowed and Mrs. Book• received 'there• wearing a teal blue einem- ble. The bridal 'couple left on.' a, trip to. Toronto the bride travelling in a blue jacket dress with fur coal TEXAS— Yes we Have New Texas Cabbage, green crisp hard heads. (no waste), Marsh 'Seedless Grapefruit the kind you use , no sugar on. Lettuce! Celery! 13anauia5t Radish! Green Onions! Spanish Onions! If its fruit you want, you want the best and you always can get that set Grewar'e, 'WE SELL FOR LESS A. M. GREWAR IJesus said: "Seek and ye shall find," Melville Church 10 a.m.'Sunday School and Bible Class 11 a.m.—Rev. G, W. Mackay, formerly of Formlosa ' 8 p.m.—Rally Servloe, to in- clude Oranbrook, Ethel, Melee: worth, Gorrie and Brussels; congregations. Special 'speaker at the. Rally will be the Rev. G. W. Mackay,' son ofthe founder of the 'Mission In Formosa, COME AND WELCOME United ,Church 10,30--+W.M.B. Service "A Worthy Mission Easter. Thank Offering 11:30. Churoh School and Bible Class No everting service because' of ;Presbyterian Baily Sr .. 'chin's 'Church 11.15° a,m,t-•Mernlnq Prayer tar: p. W D*afi Atwood Wednesday' Marin 25th, 1942 1 Local News Items • St, Jahns Guild The March meeting of the Ladies', Guild was held at the home of Mrs. Whittard with a good .attendance, The president opened the ,meeting with prayer. The minutes of the February sheeting were read, also a letter troin the ladies of Walton and the roll call. A letter asking' the St, John's Church to have the String Deanery.. meeting, This was •die- eus.sed and decided to have 'it in Brussels. Mr, Davis closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs: Whit- tard'served a lovely tea and a social hour spent, Properties Change Ownership Mr. Robert Warwick has purchas- ed the property of the late Mrs. Jos. Querin. The Kelly property, which has been vacant ,since .the death of. the late Mrs. Marla 'Campbell,, a couple of years ago, has been sold to F. M, Semis. Mrs: C. Dahl has bought the property of the late Mr. .and Mas•, los. Long on .155111 Street and ' the Ziegler house has been purchased by • Mrs. Wan, Cardiff, Morris Couple Mark • I Silver Anniversary An'enjoyable time was spent in the town hall Thursday evening when Mr and Mrs. Alexander Brewer of 4th Concession of Morris township celebrated their twenty-fifth anni- versary, Jack Lowe read " the ad- dress to which Mr, and Mrs. Brewer responded, thanking all for their lovely gifts.. The gifts were many and 'beautiful. and ,spoke of the high estem in which Mr. and Mrs. Brewer are held in this community. Dancing was enjoyed, the music /being suP- ulieri by local musicians. A generous Inn& was served, the wedding -cake beim,- missed by the bride and groom of 20 years ago. At the Churches 'Services In Melville Presbyterian church -no Sunday were cono„nterl by the minister, Rev. S. Kerr. The Sun- day school and Bible ,class were held at 10:00' am. The text for the morning service was. "Laying Good Foundations," Subject for -.thee even- ing text was.'"Taking Hold of Your- self," An anthem was rendered at the morning service. Services in the Malted church on Sunday were conducted by the pas- tor, Rev. C. L.'Lewis. Me morning service was. held at 10:30 am.. the text being "Evading Responsibility,' .At 11:30 Chinch school and Bible class were held. The text for the evening service et 7:00 .reolocic was "The 'Chronicle Voice of An Echo." St, John's Anglican Church. morn- ing service was, conducted by Rev F. W.. Davis' of Atwood. Card of Thanks The family of the late Mrs. Iowan wishes to thank the many friends and 'neighbours for their kindness during their bereavement, CARD OF THANKS On 'behalf of Mr. Soarers and my- self, we wish to 'take this gpportunity ,of thanking the neighbors and ,friends for the kindness shown ne during'Mr..S•omers' illness and also the W.M.S. for -their lovely • box everything was much appreciated. Mr.' and Mrs Wesley Somers,. Ethel ,CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank friends and neighbours for their kindness, during the illness and for symipathy express- ed at the time of the death of Mrs, A. Creeks. Special thanks is. ex• tended_ to Rev. S. Kerr and to Mr. D. A. Bann, , The Currie Fam111y, • CARD OF THANKS Mr. George Eelamier, Mr. and Mrs. Carmanj,,Riohards wish ta extend their' heartfelt thanks and appreci- ation'fpr the acts of kindness, mes- sages Of sympathy and 'beautiful floral. offerings received 'from their kind 'friends and neighbors at the time o a+tre passing on of their be- loved,Wife and, mother, .NOTICE Alt .gun licenses expired Feb, 28th, 1942..Anyone carrying a gun is liable to a fine -of not less than $10.00 and not more than 5100.90. It is -against the law for anyone to shoot muskrats, Anyone doing so is .liable to a fine of not less than 010,00 rind not more" than 0100.00 tar each offence, each, rat will be called an offense. Dept, of Game & Fisheries. PHONE NO. For 5 Big 'Specials 'Saturday. !March 25 'only—Good Humor Cereal 13e 'Ow;l�olone Pure Dutch Cocoa 1"r lb.B'Blue Bell Pane Coffee 37c lb:. (ferrate" or Beats 16 oz. tins, .3 for PA'a. Aylmer Catawn 15c. CASH AND CARRY. WE SELL FOR LERS ARCHE,R P.REWAR PHONE 5 1 hn=ted Church W. A. The Wnmen'q A,ieilianv of the TTnitecl, Chun'ch held its March meet- ing on 'Wednesday. .everting at the home of Mrs N. P. 'Gerry. Forty: attended. The President. Mi's, W. Hnegins, occluded the Chair. The tnpet!ne nnpaioft with nrever, Mrs. William Stewart read the sorinture lesson. The minutes were read by the saa'rpte.'y, Mi'a•. A. 'Baelaer and the treasurer gave her report Mrs, C. L. T suis chased, the first part with prayer. Mrs. 1d. Thomas gave . a abort St iPetric+k reading. Miss Gerrie -F7inn•�fnn .PIMP tern ,5t, Ps:triek Snags. rrhq �nmhnWee. Mrs. 'R. T7ow,iing. Mrs. William ,Stewart and Mrs, D. N. lvbeDnnand were in charge •nfthe h;nrh, it heinr along St. Patriclee times, Favors. in the form of little baskets filled with onn'ectinns were given each. member by the hostess. • A. vote of Thanks. was expended to Mrs, Gerry for an enjoyable evening,. • • 51,.1aa.r :C,tl,00l Rally: . 1 Rally. +Service will he .held In n?plvi1ip P,'P,hvter!a.n Churoh :an. gn,tndav, Nlerrh the 29th. at 8 Pan. Thea i a. P'resbvt.ery arrangement, n.ndRaltieg are to he held in Wing - ham, Tm:n)r1low, 551,1 Rireardi'ie nn sue -seeding uig+hte, The Ta'eafi.v- Mary has, arnlm,ert•: ,she con'greantibns �.411Xra nhtnndr Iffoleeworth, Gerrie rind Brussels foi- the Brnlssels R.901v 0P„viee, The QTnitort fihnrch in. 73rnssela, la efning to withdrew tit �ranana eei'viae in favor. of the Pn11v, o The ansriel na;aeo`her •a,t tilts ger- ho 41,4, R,o'r+ (4,-W, wkwrav' whn 1ahottr6A In F-a*rn ss, anti/ -.a. sawed' flan* ',i en wb ar, the .Te nanese ,,,ante tai* -weer' rlf rtirrgsiA»ariea• so iffnnit +hon, fiat to 1eavo Pnr,nnan., (i*,nnaq T�Pall,. TTa01rpv, f0P rnnnYlbr ..r the• F*,+mnti.qmission anal the, 9,01,e,• of +1,n Rev: fa';• airy ! oeacfiv wag horn in 'Vern a, where his father' a,ni+leri ar11411 he ;'1,515*. tr., '(1*1,011. 6,•p,m 611*'`tX1,a1;1anlrl, M C.,nfldnd, TTa' n,nr r iha a'. (71,bnPA4 le,'hr ihn"mother, Of ,the Rov' (l. W, `!kfnnkav Ph, Wit a great halo to'hlm In hip"Cart in Formosa. • ' • ,; The Editor, The, Post,.. Dear Sirs Through+ your newepe+per, which has' been of very great assistance in the Caffpaign, we would like to con- gratulate the people of :Brussels and surrousding territory, as well as the people -of Huron 'County ae a whole,: for their magnificent achieve- ment in the Second Victory Loan Campaign: Those who worked long fh'ours to anake this achievement possible.' men ' -such as Bob Bowman your County Vice Chairman, and Mr, Warwick -deserve great praise'es clo County, Chairman G. L; Parsons, Publicity Chairman. Chas. K. Sound- as,Eneployee Chairman, W. 0, ,...ttridge, Adaninistratien 'Chairman Harvey 'Erskine, "and .Messrs,. R. N. Creech, Jim Kinkead, Hal •McLean, ,Pira. Shearer and Jinn Mallin the other County 'Vice +Ohairnian, The peckers' who disregarded snow, ice and 000ld winds to place the Victory Loan message beans the people of Huron were also a very important factor in the .sliecess of the Oem- peign. We knew .sometihing et the work and worry these nen have put into their jobs—and frequently • at tb-e cost of heavy personal sacrigce. Heron le fo•rtnnate in staving men who couple their marked ability with unselfish public spirit. • Many others too nunnereue tp Mention- Mere have contributed in an important • Way to the 'Couiiity's Campaigns t would Ole unfair, how- ever, to olrirse 'without applauding the efforts -of the '• salesmen Who spent a tremendous -amount of, time and energy doing' their work under ex- tremsly cliffcnit conditions; and Tr. Harold Williams; the ConntY Secretary, who ..worked' long blare to duplicate the exeeellent job he. did in the last Campaign, 'The People ' of (Huron have been • to us all that Huron's most 'ardent. boosters have claimed for theni-- and• more, For the ability of the people' ol'Huron, too a 'good, job— *t'e congratulate ' them; said for their friendly ltout>itality • We 'sin. `eerely thanlr them. Yours';SOY truly, H..1, VANiDEWATER, • Organizer, B. L. COYNE, Assistant 'Organizer,+ E T _,E a{ O X. Goder'•ioh, Ontario, • *, :r 4- ?x > a: ,I• GREY TOWNSHIMaiP' C4 ula 7t Obetex¢ry 1 Minutes of Council Meeting;; ; on above date. Memlbere ail 5'r * * * * * ^* * i * Reeve presiding. Mrs.. Mary Ewan I Minutes of last 71aeeding were lr>*s Death claimed another at 'Brussels and • approved'. well .known `citizens in. the Person of :Mowed by :s Stanley Machan, seena0- M. Mary Ewan, widow of the late ed by W. R. Broad'foot, that we its - Darnel Iowan in her 79th year. She turn to Charles! Keifer his eetr#..i i*ef' was born in Staffs the daughter or' cheque re gravel contract of ISO— Mr. and %Lrs, Robert Helmres; She Carrie was predeeea'sed by 5 4rrothers and Moved, 11Y Geo. McDonald seconslda a. 5 sisters. by Alex Alexander, that the lssestR- In 1,159 she married Daniel Ewan or 'must call on all ratepayers In Mar who passed. away 17 years ago. 'She Township and fill In statement filter had resided In Brussels for 60 owner of dogs • and have the a r* - y ars ahs leaves' :care son Elmer of I payer sign same as to number ever, doge iltept on tite premises. Toronto; Mrs. Davidson (Gertrude) , Cai7;iealY. of Monterey Park, Calif. and Mrs, 1' Moved by Stanley Meehan, see✓sa-- Lorne Eckmier' (Nellie) of Brussels; dell by Alex Alexander. That ` one sister Miss Rebecca Holmes alsooperations' as y be ,necessary -Eng of Brussels. � ni indigent patients. The niaxrmnzn gap The funeral was held on Monday $35.00. for major operations ' afternoon. .Rev. S. Kerr and Rey. ,$14.00 far minor operations, Chas. Lewin officiating. The pall urge hearers were Alex. Anderson, Wm. I ' Moved by Stanley Machan seerarig=- Ireland, D N. McDonald, Jas, Ander- f ed by Geo. McDonald, that we gra son, Jno. Siiiimvons and Harty t$Q,00.00 to the focal cosnmtttee the Ontario Plowman's Asepotaiffole for the Provincial Ploughing Mab is —Car,3OO Moved by W. R. Broadfoot secure- Mrs. Albert Crooks Resident of Morris . Twp., died at her home in Morris Township, Lot . ed by Stan. Meehan, that .tee C7edar 28, Concession 5, M the person of be inrstrueted to advertise Tar Annie Lawrie beloved wife of the tenders for gravelling the Towns/12P late Albert Crooks in Ager 73rd year. Roads for the present year. The deceased was born In Morris _Ca Township in the year 1569 and had • Moved by Alex Alexander seevfi•' lived there all her life. In January el by Stanley Msaohan, that the 1906 she married Albert,Crooks who collector's time be extended WI' . predeceased her in 1937. MTs, next meeting.—Car/Yen^ Crooks was a member of the Pres- Moved by W.y R. Broadfbot sacci byterian church. Seven years ago ,e i by /Geo. 'McDonald, that an avn•- the 'decased was stricken with proved accounts be paid —Cariieffr Moved by Stanley ,Machan sector- d by Go. McDonald, tliat'we fie relit -- adjourn. Carr/se- The .following accounts were nail - Road. Accounts . , .... ZG+9.2i 4: rMunicipal Drainage .. 1011,-7115• Stationery & Supplies SJ " Relief Accounts ................ 70T.L;,�fr- Board of Health 2.15i'3' Provineial ,Plowing +Match ,,,roam' Caretaking, Twp. iSall .,^ 10.'305 J. H. FEAR, Clerk arthritis and had been . an invalid until her death on March 18th 1942. The deoeesedis. survived by one sislter Martha, and one brother Robert.of •1Clorrie Township also, a brother Jahn of Maidstone, Sask. The, funeral services _ were held from her late .home on -Saturday, March 21,st with interment 'in Brass -els 'Centetery, Service con= dieted by, Rev. Sannnel Kerr. Mrs. Mac McLean sang a solo "The Beautiful City of Prayer." The floral tributes . were many, fi'oin neighbors and friends, showing their esteem of thedeceased,.Flower- bearers were Gra,hann Work, John Lowe, Joe Brewer and Donald ( toile. Pallbearers: ,john' "Work, .James; Bryans, Frank Duncan,, George Bone, William Henderson and Alex. Brewer. Visitors,fr'om a distance, Mr. and ]rims, Ambrose Bagshaw, Mrs. Mae McLean, Mr. Arthur Bayne, Hamil- ton; Mrs. Will Lundy, ,Mr, ,Harold Currie, Westdale; Mrs. Jessie Mc- Kenzie, Toronto; Mr. Wilfred Cum- ' berland, Mr, Robert Hackett, Lis- o eL tw Mrs. George Eckmier Early Sunday morning March 15, there passed away at her moans, .in Ethel, Hannah Hall, beloved wife' of George Ec9mnier and daughter, of the late William Hall and Mary AAA Rose; She was Wpm- on Feb, 10, 1868 at the Hall homestead, on the eight concession of Grey. Forty-eight years ago last May 24, she ,was united in marriage with •George Eckmier of, Ethel. They lo- cated In Jamestown where Mr. Eck- mier .conducted a successful `black- smith business - for • . thirty years. Nineteen years' ago they, returned to' Ethel, buying her father's former home in the village, they have ' re- sided .here ever since: She hacl been a -highly esteemea member, of the Methodist '0011.0h since girlhood and later of the 'Unit- ed Ohurch of Canada, While at. Jamestown; she was. deeply interest- ed, in .all activities at Victoria Hall. ' For 'many, years, 'both at. Jamestown and Ethel she taught classes of of yountg ladies; in the Sunday School She was a great lover of music, a wonderful lnoine faker and was very hospitable to her auany friends, She loved her garden and was longing tor the return' of .Spring flowers and ,birds, 'She was, a good, loving, faith fol wife and mother; a true friend, and splendid citizen. For the last foam year's she had not. air:iiyed her usual geed health, a1 - though, shelves able to be about her hoteehold dirties most .of the time' and had spent two summers with her daughter at the Elora Mine, Ken - ora District mid another With her in iRemili+on. Sunday evening, March 1,. she .load a stroke an✓rl two weeks later she Pasted peacefully away in - +,n the "root that remaineth for the nennle of God." Fnner•el was held: from her late residence and hhe United 'Church: on Tuesday-, March, ' Rev, Harold Snell conducted the service an,d gave a, very belarfui. ad'dregs. The mnstn a,v the choir end 0045nish Mrs. ',ne n11r1 erilkt "The City ficnrsnnaa'e"' by Mrs Dobson, added to the 1 eenty of the aervire. The floral offerings were teenerntl8 anrf very 'beenfifnl. The nallhea.rers mere sik nonhewe, Rev Hell, George Mensies, Charles '/Tangnid, Glenn Fnlrmmier, Ale* MacDonald and Duff , +!an ,Mee5)onikl. Tresidea her hmdband. Phe- leavet, hap dh.nmbter. (Feral Mrs f arm, aft T4,ro11an1.a a1g- two slaters. 10116,5 Eliza 1•.th Tian ,an.T Mr ( 17. Manan lr Toronto. ,,Her ,,oidesf. ' 'gisfer,' 1116e. RED CROSS BRUSSELS BRANCO,. A donation of " 1I0 from 't2?m •- Rebekah. Lodge is acknowiedg+h, with' thanks.. 'We regret that item was inadvertently •omitted'Emcm.," the list published lest week. Our Red Cross realized $1 from the play "Headstrong 3*v*1T" which was so acceptably presarriteeff,' by the W.A. of tht 'Walton Ung Chut'eb last: Wednesday •evenin,', ' '^ ' The ' Jr. - 0ted' Cross' raised tat from the sale of papers, and 51't from theskating party 'held. Trida*' evening. Another .'collection eat Pavers and magazines will be Inaceiu' .soon and your' co-operation. will:' dm: .much appreciated again. . Holstein -Calf Club For Huron This Year The efdceis•of the Huron HolsfeW.- Breeders Club isave made err/rage-- manta, 'for the sponsoring of a '15111-" stein Calf 'Club in 1942 open farmer's • sons and . daughters y2 2c.- 2.1 years -of age. The heifer cal •..e. must be born after' January 1st :mad could be either grade or purebred: Last year the calves were abor,r.w:` at Bayfield Fall Fair. Arrangomentta for the Show this year have not been decided as yet. Any young main ea - woman interested in Club •west o should get in touch with 5, W. Tan - Esmond, Clinton or Hume Chilton_ Goderieh MORRIS The Ladies? .Patriotic Circle of thee 2nd -.line of Morris, 'East, comprisf' twelve .homes have completed rrn Year of war 'work' with the felloT,Wa`;z gra lisp to their credit: - 34 quilts • 21 scarves 47 pairs, seeks.. 9 sleepless' sweaters-- 13"pr keys', pants 9 pr child's sleepers 17 boys shirts ' 4 girls' lilotses 17 boys' ;suits 4' turtle peck tuck -ins: 1 -pair mitts ' 1 'parcel 'clothing 1 ladies' 'coat 1 pr. 'child's: bloomers' Ditty bags $4,0G - (Rev.) George Baker of Toro , three hrothere!George of Far Robert „of Salem„ Oregon., an liam ;of Brussels passed ons het' Interment was made in Pleasant Cemetery, EitSieI Friends from a diet -Once. eider, Mrs. Mitut o and', ' ni{ M1 Orville Richards of'Tcronto,t•r, Mrs. ;W H. Brown anti' cleft .ra Walter `trainstock ,antis •M"' 1Tansnld Fardwtah 'titr � Willi' Willis, ' Gowan*teWa l ,nun,),Iiioharrla ToT!lbaeialgs rt, MacDonald. Afpp#11e75M L" MrKeLlt nt (tilglnstoniin. Petrous and +$(liar Sea.tortb-.