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CLINTON, ONTARIO T;<- URSDAY MARCH 9t t, 1922
Is the street that runs through the mind
of the Community. Is Your Nameplate
WENT 11 'v GOD31RICH.
A number of the members of the
Clinton L. 0. 13, A., thefirst ladiee
lodge to be organized in Huron coun-
ty, went to Coderich on Wednesday
even la week m • of t wc, 1 to install of,
g S
ficees in a newly -formed lodge there.
The work of installation waa put on
entirely by the ladies,
THE CITIZENS MEETING.
,-There-was but a small turnout of
citizens at the public meeting called
on Tuesday evening to discuss var-
ions afleire in regard to town im-
provement. Mayor Cantelon presid
ed and a'numbei,;including the reeve
and councillors ' spoke, advocating
contain improvements, good roads, -a
'community plied, parks, etc. A com-
mittee, consisting of Messrs. A. T.
Cooper, C. G. Middleton, G. Hicks:
andJ..Diehl was appointed
.at the
conclusion to see about a community,
shed and other, matters, •
THE COUNCIL M1ETING. J
The council met : on Monday even-
ing, all members present with the ex-
ception 'of Councillor Nediger, .
It was a short meeting, no coin
mnnications or petitions being pre-
sented'for consideration,
Chairman' Cooper ' of the 'bylaws
connnittee reported that considerable
time had been spent„evisingthe .by-:
law govening
the procedure of
coun-
cil-;pnd, recommended ;that the mat--
ter
at-ter presented be accepted as a per-
manent bylaw to replace bylaw -No. 10
for 1893. This . was in accordance
with a 'motion passed last . month to
revise . and bring up to' date the by-
laws of the town. The report of.
the bylaws committee was adopted.
Chairman Middleton of the street
committee recommended the payment
of some tree • pruning . and snow,
ploughing accounts and also that the
street sprinkler be repaired and got
ready for the spring. He also re-
commended that the clerkbe instruct..
det to write to R. C.' Muir chief en
gineer of the Highways Department,
asking him to visit Clinton on, the
15th -inst.,: andmeet with the coun-
cil.' Ile explained that Engineer
Muir was coining -to Hensall:on that
date and might be able to' come up'
here in ,the morning, meet the eoun-.
and lease for .Hensall, on the af-
ternoon train in time for the evening
ineeting there, -The report was
adopted. •
Ghairntan
�Dein p of the Fire re. and
'
Water Committee recommended the
purchase of one length 'Of ]lose for
fire Pimieption..
Chairman Miller of the cemetery
committee repoeted'that his cornrn't-
ter had conferred with represent-
atives of the Women's Institute.. and
j.t was agreed that they should accent
the generous offer of the Institute of
new gate foe the cemetery and that
the Institute, work, in `conjunction
with the committee, which intends er-
ecting a new fence. The report was
adopted.
Chairman Nediger of the property
committee was not present but
through Councillor Livermore `recom-
mended the purchase of some new
linoleum for the 'police office 'floor.
Chairman Livermore 'reported. that
.during the inonth $1.13 had been ex
pended in charity,
Chairman Cooper, in addition to
presenting the • monthly financial re-
port; which is; appended, .made the fol-
lowing
ol-
low 'n r recommendations:
wi
b
That arrears ^•in .the 'tax roil in
connection with the business tax of
A. Lawson and A 'Case be correc-
ted by discounting. as follows: A.
Case, 1917, $22,00; A. L'aws,on, 1918,
$3:40, also the income tax •of. H. E.
Paul in 1917 of $762,
And that 'notification be given that
the unpaid taxes against land that is
in .arrears be collected after May first
by a Tax Sale as provided by sta-
tutes.
That the amount of $50.00 be giv-
en 'me a grant to the Clinton Horti-
cultural. Society for Civic Street
improvement.
That $60 lie given to the Spring
ranr,
That the :abstract statements'of
the Auditor's report be published.
The report was adopted.
Tlie Finance Committee recent -
mended payment of the following ac-
counts: •
tiisurance Ac.
D. L.�Macliperson „ $9.40
C. B. Hale 18.00
Salaries Ac.
R. 31 Fitzsimons for Feb, .,' 54.17
R. B. Fitzsimons, col, W. T:;' 2,00
Charity Ae,
F. W. Wigs, groceries , 1.1.3
Property Ac.
R. Horsley, 9 hours work , 2,23
W. T. Hawkins) supplies , 6.70
E. Ward, coal 39,35
Cennetery „Ac.
R. Ilorsley, 2 days work ., 5.00
R, hunter, salary, foe Fell, -(i0, 00
Grants Ac.
Hos >ital for light . , , .. , 1.1.`63
1`"' Telephone Ae.
Rental for' 2; phones t . , 4,52
Ineidentel Ac,
D. Cantelon, exp..,to Toronto 13,00
S. J. Andrews, exp, to Tv.',, 0o 9.00
Municipal World, supplies . , .. 19.21
b `k,, Macperson, postage , . 3,60
Street Ac.
Pee Sheet for work ..... . 13.50
It. Hill, snowploughing 6.00
W. ,Elliott, snowploughing 25.25
Electric Light -Ac.
P. TJ', Cum., Street lig+kiting 141.41
P. Lir Com,, lighting T. hall . 1,32
D. E. Closet Ari,
J. Carrick. salary for Feb, 54,17
RECEIPTS
R. Ih Fiteettnions, a eitth °rales 1(1,20
It, Hunter, weak et cemetery. 6,18
H t1It.snt r,..2l,(,
CLINTON MARKET8,
14rheat, ..1.30;
Oats, 45c.
Barley, 50d
Buckwheat
Bu r'
tte , 354 tb' 36t,.
Eggs, 25c' to` 27ct.
Live hogs, $12.00,
DEA'I'Ji OF J. C. TOWNSEND,
Mr: Joseph yrieh Townsend, an
esteemed resident of Clinton, died at
his residence on Saturday morning{
March 4th, 1n hie 71st year..
The deceased': was 'born , at ,the
llome_tead, Teekors7nith, ` and was
reared by an anile and aunt,.31r.
and Mrs. Thos.' Crich, front early in-
fancy. He served an apprentice-
ship 'as carpey'nter at Blyth and
'worked for a number "of year for
Mr. Thos. Ms:Kenzie of• Clinton and
for he
t last eleven
year"s for the Do-
erty Pianos, Lmiited. • Deceased was
twice married his first wife being
Miss Charlotte View, and in• March
of 1912 he married his present wi-
dow, Mrs Annie L. Grendon of
Bournemouth, England. :
He was a meehinie of proved abil-
ity, and .was generally highly respec-
ted and esteemed by all. who knew
hint,
The funeral tank . place from 111x
late•residence o11 Monday afternoon,
the services being : conducted by - ,the
Rev. S. Anderson.
Th
a pallbearers
were:. Messrs. ,Idle and.Eli 'Crich,,
A. McGatva J' L. and"•Bert Ke1x
and Col..Rance,;,.
• Mrs. J C. Townsend 'desir°es'to'
express- her heartfelt; thanks• to; all
for their kindly sympathy luring. her,
bereavement
HOSPITAL ANNUAL .MEETING,
The annual meeting of Clinton,
Community H+ispital "'Association,
was held 'on Friday, March 3rd, in.
Mr._.S. 11 Stothees ofliee.' Mrs. Ai
T Cooper:.Mrs. J. E. Hovey,, Mrs.
Will Plulnsteel, Miss - F. Curing
hanie and Miss Maud Torrance were
appointed members of the Hospital.
Board for a term of three -years.
The reports of -'the: superintendent
and the Tzeasur;i: were read and
adopted.
Mrs. N. W. ^ Trewartha, presi-
dent
n
dent of the Board. reviewed; the work
the Hospital has accomplished -during
the three years that it has been un-
der the management of this ladies'
association. How;tlle Hospital builds,,,
ing has' been bought and paid for.
=She voiced the`$Iianlfs of 811athe
sociation to 'the' County,'Council fox
the em�.ant of $1,000 per 'annum for
maintenance, also :tile thanks s due to
Clinton and vicinity for the splendid
effort that made the "Street Fair". the
success 'that it 'was in realizing $704
net gains- She nientionel,the whole-
heaeted service rendered to the Hos-
pital. by Miss Grainger and thought
those' who had ,served, on -the board'
best knew the many ways by which'
Miss Grainger kept down expenses,'
and still kept up the efficiency of
the work, Mrs. Trewartha: thanked
all the doctors for their hearty co-
operation -and assistance, and in clos-
ing, she wished to thank all members
of the board for the harmony and
unity that had prevailed during her
term of office.
Following is a report o£, •the Hos-
pital ;front ' Feb. 22,,1921 ' to Feb. 28,
1922: •
Pati° tq.
n , remaining nm�'
x n
g 1 the Hospital
Feb. 22 1921 8
Patients admitted to Hospital dur-
ing the year, 171. '
Births in the Hospital during the
year, 26
Deaths in the hospital during the
year. 5.
Patientsdischarged front hospital.
during the year, 174.
Patients still remaining'' in Hos-
pital, 4.
Collective days ',stay of Patients,
1831 days.'
Average' days stay of Patients,
11%.
Number of free patients, 1.
Days stay of free patient,' 43,
Patients from County of Huron, : 91.
Patients front Town of -Clinton, 5C.
Fi'em outside places, 25.
RECEIP'T'S •
Feb. 28, 1921 to Feb, 28. 1922,
Patients Fees ..$5230.172
Huron County Grant a. 1.000,00
Ont. Gov't, Grant.. 743.20
t
Town Council Grant,
. 15.00
Donations:. . , : 57; 7e
Refunds „ , , , 62.42
Bazaar • . '806,06'
Balance Feb. 23,' 1921 , . ,., 556.26,
'notal .$8471.21.
EXPENDITURES.
Meat ,r°„ 317.36
Batter and` Egg's , , , . , 329,45`
Bread and :Flour . 114. 31
Milk 261..1.0
Tea and Coffee 36,05
Vegetables ` .
Groceries: 606 09
Stamps, stat,. etc 40,08
Soap, etc. 75.08
Friel 738.70
Dry Goods 185.72
Drugs, surgical sop, , , 523,41
Ezepaite . , 132.20
Salariesr1120.3
0
Prin. int) and Meuranco 1539:50
Etluipment . 334,11.
Laundry . . , , . , , .. , . 1163 i 85
Telephone , 41.13
iii! 19.70
1:k11a X5,00
X17584.45
i tilance 886.76
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THE 1.10 [ 'A
'What
Street
A SOCIAL EVENING.
.Mr, and, Mess -0, 8, Hawke ` en-
tertainod a npanbor of :friends at
their home on Thursday evening
last, the evening
being 9iC
tt in
games and Music. A pioiiic ]tink131 was
served atferwards and a collection
taken for missions.
LITTLE LOCALS,
The :members of L. 0. L. No, 710
went down to L. Stephenson's on.
the London Road on, Friday last and
cut a lot of woods him. They die)
a good job of work and hada jolly
time".while at it.
We have had such a. run of 'ad-
vertising the -past fewweeks that ori
news space has been liniited, end
many items have had to be held over.
We trust our readers will bear' with
it as 1t willprobably 1 obably not be for long,
Mernee Bros. haste moved the flax
tow from the store . next door to The
News-Reocrd to the Palace Bloelc,
and -the Currell-Shipley' Grocery will
50011 open next door.,
A SURPRISE PARTY.,
The following from the London Ad-
vertiser refers to a former Clinton
boy, ion` of Mr. and Mrs. .1. A.
Carter; formers citizens. The lad
thus., honoured was' celebrating his
nineteenth birthday.- •
"The; Bluebirds and Tnvineibles had
-a surprise party on Toni 'Carter last
Tuesday evening. Games were; soon
.got under Way and everyone was on.
the .go. " Piano selections •by W11T
Boyce were very moth appreciated
and he was in constant efemand, Bert
Bell was a shining light on the-for-
jeine-telling. games. A good lunch
Wasserved by Mrs. Carter, en-
joyedbeing;all,
:1
, 1
by alT] e party broke up
about midnight,' everyone declaring
it a success."
-MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION,
The Ministerial Association 'met
.Monday forenoon in the parlors of
Willis- church, the president, the Rev.
'G..I.>'Burns, in the chair. The op-
ening prayer waa offered by Rev, S.
Anderson.
It is -expected that a union ser-
vicewill be held on Good Friday. An-
nouncements will be made later.
It was agreed that a union 12 -lens'
inspirational prayer' service will be
held in Willie ,church lecture tom
on -Wednesday, evening next, Mar.
15th at eight- o'clock. .
-The followin
g e esollttion was ltrn-
anin7ouSty carried: "We,' � the mem-
bers of"the 'Ministerial Association,
7n .monthly;' meeting assembled, hav-
ing, )erned of the well=intentioned
efforts of the milk Hien :of our town
to avoid the distribution :of mills" on
the Sabbath day, lake this opportun-
iter 'of' expressingour commendation
of the purpose' and would recommend
our : people to co-operate with, these
men to obviate ail itnnecessery ser-
vice on the Lord's Day.'
The Rev, C. L. Bilkey is to give
the topic at the next- meeting, the
first Monday in .April. -
AMONG TH,E , CHURCHES.
St. Penh's Church
During the season of Lenthe
t Rev.
C. Llewellyn Bilkey is delivering 'a
series of sermons on Sunday morn-
ingon the Seven Churches of Asia,
and in the evening on- the Parable
of the Prodigal a
g
1 Son The
subject
next
Sunday evening will be: "The Far
Country, or Self -Indulgence:'+
Cormenefng on Friday, March
17th, there will be a series of Lenten
twilight organ recitals in St. Paul's
church at 4.30 each Friday after-
noon. Mrs, Morgan Agnew will be
assisted by Mr. G. Phelan and oth-
er members of the orchestra: There
will also be a soloist at each recital,
A silver collection will be taken, ..
,Ontario' Street -Church
The evening' service will be with
drawn on Sunday on aocount of the
anniversary 'services m Wesley
ch ich
u c
A very intet'esting open session rof
the Sunday school was held on Sun-
day afternoon, the Rev,', C. L, Bil-
key giving an enlightening address
oh conditions in Russia. A collection
was taken for the relief of famine
sufferers there, :amounting 'to- $9
This amount }las sine° been increased
to $100 and the fund is still open,
Mr, Harold Pickett being' the trees -
At the Junior League on Tuesday
evening Masters' Jack Gilibings and
Harold 'Jervis were in charge and a
fine program was given. Phe boys
had Prepared a nrunbel: ,of bible're-
buses and much interest was mertf-
fested in them.,
Wesley. Church
On Monday everting the literary
00nuiiittee had chorea of the pro-
-gr'amene at League and an address
was given by Mr. 7). E. Rorke on
the Chippewa .Canal. Mr. Rorke
spoke very interestingly, :front his
own knowledge of the "big ditch",
and was listened to with pleasm•e. At
the 00111. ttsion of the program one of
the Sunday school classes served re-
freshments and 4n silver collection
'von taken for missions,
Next Sunday will be anniversary
day, when the Rev. Dr, Rutledge of
Hamilton, a ' .1 liner pester, will
preach at both services. 'the 'chole
will furnish appropriate Mush:, assis-
ted by letiss Rennie .of Zurich. On
Monday 'evening 11 emlgregational
meeting will he held, a program fol-
lowed by leech and a "aclf<I hour,
The trustees are arcking for an 1111-
'bring et' $580.I8/ sat talals ;JLnl;ly'Cx',s-
ti31
'HERE TUESDAY,
The County Monte committee of
the county council, consieting of
lbeeves Klopp of Hay, Tlplin81 Wing -
ham; S • ',
z1 ,. otton H
r o 'edc
, p
w Cr 1n BAY-
hold,
a -
, � , w , iy
hold,.and Warden,',Cl•ewartha, met in,
Clinton on Tuesday, The tepdex;s for
the years' supplies . were let, some
matters relating to the winding up of
several .estates were gone into and
other business attended to,
IT IS TONIGHT.
The C.C.I. skating party, which
'cutis to Have been •held on Tuesday
evening, did not take place owing to
the,. soft weather but, unless ,7acic
Frost takes a sudden departure, it'
comes oft fedi} ht`in the emit•
It will be' remembered that this
skatint,peaty is being given to make
up a deficit_ in the treasury of the
C. T. hockey team, that swift and
Sturdy aggregation of puck chasers'
that hes never vet: 100011 defeat;
(unless by i11 chance .they should be
meeting it now,) and their• gameness'
merits your -patronage. if you can
skate at all go down tonight and take
a round oe two, or, if you're too old
or, stiff for .that, loo1c on a 'while, or
if : your rheumatism won't ,al-
low even that" at least go in and
drink a cup of tea just to show the
boys your Heart is: young,
. The 1o s are playing,
Listowel
High ,School this• afternoon at Strat-
ford:,and we,wish_them' luck:
we oAs
-
� g to press we learn'' that-
Listowel
hatListowel will play. the C. C'- I. in
the local arena tonight, game called:
at 7.45.: Skating :party afterwards.
SCOUTS RE -ORGANIZED,,
The meeting in the council them -
beg on Thursday evening last to re-
organize the• Boy Stouts wrs'atten-
ded by a number 'of the boys and, a
few citizens' who were interested.
Provincial Field -Secretary Davis of
Toronto was present to give instruc-
tions,, advice and assist"inthe organ-
ization, e
Mr..A. F. Johns,' principal of the
Public' school, was appointed Scout-
master and a local committee,' cone
sisting of 'J. W. Treleaven, princi-
pal of the C. 0 I., chairman; Mr.
Sinclair, sec. -treasurer; and, Messrs.
Sumnierheys, Corless and 0. Liver-
more, was formed, 'Bent STornan, I+,
Scruton and Gordon Hall were. ap-
pointed assistant -scoutmasters and
Stewart Taylor, Culinnaster, tohave
charge of the Wolf Cubs. ,
Onn
'Ngo day evening a meeting' of
S
the boys was called :in the Public
school and about twenty-five or thir-
ty Scouts and . ten or twelve Cubs
were present. Four patrols were
farmed with 'Ferguson Carter, Robt,
Middleton, J. Match . and Kenneth
Roberton al patrol leaders, ' Meet-
ings ; will be held weekly, on Tues-
day evening; and the next thing' to
do is to secure a proper place of
meeting,
DEATH OF MRS, BILLTNGS,
Mrs, George W. Billings, died at
the home 51 her daughter, Mrs,
Prank IIovey, Ontario street, on
Friday, last at ,the age of eighty
years. Mrs' Billings had been in
failing' health for some time and for
a month before her death'had •been
confined' to bed. Mrs. Billings is
survived by one son, Dr. Billings af.
Dunnville, . and two daughters, Mrs.
Conway of Riverside, Cal., and Mrs.
Hovey.
Mrs, Billings carie to Clinton with
her daughter : abont e two years ago
but she bad formerly been a resi-
dent of Clinton for a year, leaving
about twenty years ago, and short-
ly after that her husband died. Since
she had spent most of the time in
California. She was a Methodist
and since coming to Clinton had been.
connected -with Wesley church,
Tlie funeral took place from the
home of Mrs. Hovey on Monday af-
ternoon, the services being conduc-
ted by the Rev, D. N. H'eCamtis,
assisted by the Rev, C L. Bilkey,
The pallbearers were: Messrs, deo,
Shipley, C. 13. Hale, 0, G. Middle-
ton and Col, Rance.
Those present from a distance for
the funeral. were Dr. Billings of
Dunnville and Mrs. W. 13. Forel of
Burlington,
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Cix1'rlch Township
The. A. Y. P, A. of Si,. Janes'
elmech celebrated the snecessful con-
clusion of the work of their concert
party of Monday evening, Feb'. 27th,
by an oyster Supper, at the home of
111r. 1V, IN, Wise. The party had
put on two concerts, one tit the
church on Feb, .17th,'when a box so-
cial was the feature, tied again; on
Feb, 27th 'when they repeated theft
prog4`ain in )3ayfielci town hall, un -
dee the auspices of the Library
Board. On both occasions the enter-
tainment was 011011 appreciated and
a satisafeto1'y sum of money resulted.
Under the leaders of the two oppos-
ing sides, Mr.' Charlie Wise and Mea
Howard Clark, -much friendly rivalry
was engendered and Many pleasant
evenings spent` in preparing the'Var-
ious; numbers. On Monday night beth
sides, numbeeing aboiIt Teeter -live
were present, : After a geed time
spent in games and mneic, the party
sat down to he 1uaiu event, and (tome
Were evert seen to indulge in it se-
cond helping;. Following, a vote of
thanks' to tine' Indies 'for preparing
the 0upper arid te, Ile. and Mee
'Wise for their kindness in 7txtendil4
Iloapitality, the; evening closed with a
thert -inferntel.
He's Our Own Product
'Mr. John Gibbings
Mr. John Gibbings, whose family
was one of the first to locate where'
Clinton, now stands, and' who is the,
oldest.native-born; citizen of Clinton,
yesterday celebrated his 'eighty-
third birthday. There was a happy
family` gathering', thering, -as is the yearly
custom,-ati, and :Mrs, Kay- and 'lit-
tle grandson coming over ` from La-
,peer, i1 ich., and ' Miss Libbie Gib
bings coming up feral Toronto to he
present. The' News eRe@ord; joins with;
the' many friends of 341', Gibbings
felicitations and good wishes far
many happy returns.
Batyfield
Mr. John Glowser of •Goclerich.
nloyed his wife and family into the
village this week and wilesropen up a
butcher shop in the shop adjoining
Mr. John Tippet's"on Main Street,
Mies Hilda King is spending a few'
weeks with her sister, Mrs:: Attwood,
of>Detroit.
An interesting case was tried in
the token hall on Monday before
Magistrate C. Reid of Goderich, in
which the appellant, '4jrillianx Du
carne, accused the defe'ndent, Ed-'
die Brisson, of stealing his nets out
in the lake. The parties are both
residents of tate French Settlement,
W. J. Best of Seaforth appeared on
behalf of the 'defendant,- while 0,
Seager of Goclerieh was prosecuting
attorney. When the appellant gave
his•.evidonoe the nets were brought
into •'Court but after a Iengthy ex-
amination of them he, the appellant,
could not identify any of ,them as
his; noir fiiicl his marls on then. When
the magistrate had heard a few or
the witnesses he decided to settle the
ease for them, and asked each dfi
them to go incl' picic out,his own
nets and be good friends, - which.
they decided to ego,
Our school was visited last' Friday
by Dr. 1VlcKenzae Smith : and Nurse
Campbell, who made a medical in-
spection of tithe pupils. Owing to-
illness a number were absent and
another` visit will be made; on Thurs-
day, 9th, when it is hoped s, good
number of the parents will be pres-
ent, Arrangements: are being trade
to have a government nurse visit the
schools
regularlyand by this mea
ns
see that the health of the gro`wiag
child receives better attention. This'
is most commendable and should re-
ceive the hearty 'support of all,
whether having children of sehool,
age or not,
On Friday evening, Marek 17tH;
the Community Club is having a Bose
Social iii the Town hall, There will
be an interesting 'programs Miss, Ford '
who ,purposes having a class here
this seminar, isexpected to assist
with piano selections. After the
boxes are' sofa and luncheon over,
there will be dancing. Three prizes
will be awarded for the most novel
boxes,
i II »'1MOSIVilrle
We are glad to 'report that Willie
Miller, who returned home from
Clinton Hospital. last week, is con-
tinning . to -improve ,
The contest in the Epworth:
League continues hi interest, The
131aa Aeroplane still leads.
The Mission Circle had its annual
Sunday rally ort Sunday last, When
the pastor, the Rev: W. J. Johnston;
preached both morning and evening.
The choir was made me 'of members
of the Circle, there vias a, good inn,.
out of people and the offering;
amounted to $23 and a life member.
shil,
Rev. 'tV, J, and Mrs. Johnston:
t:icl little son are in Toronto this
week, Mrs. Johnston intends rel
lnaining a few weeks.
Rest. W. 3, Johnston and Rev. C.
Hallowell are Melding union prayer
services in St. John's Anglican
church every Wcclriesday evening;'
dieting Lent at 8 o'clock, Wedneeclay
evening being idle filet meeting and
there was 'a good number present:
The topic and lantern slides wen€.
splendid, Rev. Mr, Hallowell leak-
ing- after the lantern andtome, ays
listed by Miss Minnie:P1octor at. the
organ, in the absence of the org'an-
ist. All are cordially invited to eta
tend these services, Caine and brine;
your friends:.
Miss Nevem; of C1hiten and Misile
Minnie Preston and Eleie Osbaldes'c
ton each sang a s610 01 the 1eaguaa:
meeting on 1`ridny even111g:, *wet
wool 3i lrleging out eine tiiligT.ht