HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1926-05-06, Page 4THE SEAR,O1i'1'H NEWS.
THlgit Er ►X, MAY 6, 1926.
BliStitES ;0I?OZ\II VANCOUVER
Aptd 24 19dti
Wall stltnrnet is herets Watlt screen
ed doora4154a avindows °pont the rueel
nury in slur lrvutg-room.at'fAe o'clock
to-daY registered 76 degrees P,ahren-
heit..
All:: trees, with the exception of
several ornamental, varieties;':have
again donned' their spring ' apparel.
The wild flowering red currant and
fragrant lilac ;have "mend and gone".
,for another 'season: Our annual
sliring tulip show, advanced owing to
our premature spring, is .scheduled
to take placeivin the .Armories Build-
ing on the 28th inst.
tilos issugd,id .the City of. Vancouver
$,2000Q (rove)' 25 p,c Af total) was to
ccxPntaded,'in itetv'ldeic$•n lode
stiilJydk t tots hi:Point'Grey 04140b)
tlter.eate, at the present trfotpetit, •fi'fa
teen houses being built tvithin,;pree
'blocks, each, one for an individual
owner.-
Now it Y
•ma be'that such foregoing
facts land "statiefics•'"play be of little
or nointerest tomany ofour readers,
especially those who have never seen
Vancouver, but we have 'confined
ourselves to actual facts. In Van-
couver,' realty promoters do hot use
dredges to excavate and build up
artificial islands or water-Frotit prop-
erty, sell it for a hotel or industrial
site 'before noon, and begin a'ctua'l
construction, work _+beifore sundown.
Robert M, 'Zoller, of the Famous
shipping Dollar +Litre, has given it as
his Candid opinion that the next
decade will see thercantite rind ship -
Ping activities
on
tttthe 'Pac'ific coast Pacific con-
centrate
Seattle; 'Wash„ and Prince Rupert
(550 miles north 'of here). Vancouver
public men seem, at last, to be thor-
onghly aroused ,to the tremendous
responsibilities resting upon the
shoulders of this sea -port, so blessed
by Nature in possessing many. 'tiles
of deep water in a land-lo't:ked 'har-
bor,.sufficiently capaciotts. to permit
the mercantile fleets of !many nations
to ride peacefully at anchor. With
three great transcontinental railroads
converging and meeting at Van-
couver, ample opportunity is thus af-
forded the international shipper and
princes of commerce in securing their
share in ,the many products of this
virile, young, rich Canada of ours,,
truly, 'a rare land and a fair land"
Whose natural resources seem to lie
nt the very root of the spirit 'of op-
timism and reassurance at present.
pervading business and economic
circles of our national life,
About a year ago, as a result of
pressure brought to bear neon the
authorities by private • and public
bodies, the Departinent of Public In-
struction at Victoria, B.C„ ordered a
wide and searching survey, ',from all
angles, of the educational system of
the Province. As the findings .of the
Speaking of local conditions, build-
ing' and construction work is forging
ahead -at an increased pace over last.
season and a' spirit ,of optimism seems
to .have seized our citizens, as is
evinced not only in editorial columns
but is palpable and self-evident to the
most casual observer,
Last year's activities in Greater
Vancouver totalled ap•proxitnately
$20,000,000%, wherelas a $330,000,000
building programme for the .current
year is in full swing. Thus the for-
mer building record of 1911 will be
shattered by the time the Building
Inspectors close their books for 1926.
Win, Dick, a local clothier, is erect-
ing a $165,000 office block on !Hast-
ings st„ 4o be ready by Sept. 15th;
David •Spencer's Ltd. (Departtnental
. Stores) are to ,have their $2,000,000
addition ready by Sept. 30th; while
the two newly -built sections of, the
Hudson's Bay:' Store is likewise to be
completed at a cost of $2,500,000 by
Sept. 30th next, Then the immense
concrete pier " B.C.," on Burrard Inlet
is 10 be constructed and finished by
Aug, 1st at a total expenditure of
$4,000,000,
The Royal Bank will erect a mil-
, lion 'dollar ($1,000,000) ` head office
building at corner. 'of Granville st.
and Hastings st. '(opposite the Cen-
tral City Post Oiffice) while the new
Orpheum Theatre, with a seating
capacity of 3,000 persons, is to be
started and built this year. The
Canadian Wheat Producers Ltd. will
shortly commence. construction on
their $2,000,000 plant, with 1,500,00
bushels capacity, on +Burrard Inlet,
The Maple Leaf 'Flour 8c Milling
Company 'will, this year, erect a $1,-
500,000 lour mill upon a site yet to
be chosen. Farther up the Inlet, the
Union Oil Company is erecting a new
oil refinery at a cost of $1,250,000.
Several millions of dollars are being
expended in apartment blocks, stores,
nffices, and industrial ventures of
divers,.charaeter.
For January, February and March, only to men and women actively en -
1926, of the $2,600,000 building per- gaged in educational endeavor but
also to Some degrde , to parents and
friends:ef,}those ae:prctetit `attending:'
e'lowelttaxy or tsecondary seatg 4f
learnnxg tOtir.-,.next article ,then, gill
conchae:. this series of,`�articdes,
"Breezes From Vancouver.",.
Respectfully yours,
F. J. LAWRENCE.• +'
6573 Yew st., Vancouver, B. C.
WALTON.
i frs. C. Sellers spent the.past week
at her 'home h Heidelberg.
Mr, and Mrs. Jas. McLaughlin en-
tertained
a number .of their friends on
Monday evening, .4hdbhappy occasion
being the 20th anniversary of their'
nfarriage. •
A groat number of- people are com-
plaining of colds and sore throats.
Mrs. A. Gardiner. went tom Acton'
on Tuesday to visit her daughter,
.Mrs, W. Gramm, wham's not enjoying
very good health et present.
Mr. and Mr,, E. Scott and flamily
visited :Mrs. A. Gardiner over Sun
day,
Mr. and Mrs. J, Watson spent Sun-
day with Mr. and Mrs. A. Dundas.
Mr, and Mrs, 11. 'Radford visited
friends' in Gerrie llast Sunday.
J, 'Watson is ,udder the weather" at
present with a bad cold.
Mr. Geo. Dundas had the misfort-
une to have his house burned last
Sunday.
! DUBLIN.
Miss Veronica. McConnell has re-
sumed her studies at Brescia Hall,
London. ea •
Mrs. L. 'J: Looby visited' with .htfe
parents in' Lucan during the, past
week, •
Dr. and Mrs. iTraynor motored to
Kitchener on. Wednesday.
The !fish are coming up stream.
Our local ftshernien are catching
some fine strings of suckers.
A number ,froth here attended the
play in St. Columban on 'Wednesday
evening.
Mr. and Mrs,,Joseph Kliukhammer,
of Detroit, are -visiting their respec-
tive parents here.
Miss O'Mara has taken n position
in St. Augustine.
Rev. F.' S. Odrowski, our newly ap-
two Educational Survey Commis- pointed pastor, gave two, very in-
sioners, Dr. J. H. Putnam, of Ot- structive sermons here on Sunday.
tawa, Ont., and Dr. G. W. Weir, if Father Odrowski is an able spenkclt:
the Faculty of Education of the Unt- Mr. E. J. Murphy attended a Lib-
versity of 'British Columbia, have eral executive meeting itt Stratford on
been cotnpiled in one voluminous Wednesday.
work of over 500 pages, t shall en- Miss Aileen Jordan it moving to
deavor, at some ;future date, to make Mr. David Crawford's house,
a brief resume of above Educational Master John Mcro, of Seaforth, is
Survey Report, la the hope and belief v -iting his sister, Mrs. Jos. Hickey,
that it may be of some interest ttyt of Hibbert.
Mr. Patrick Jordan is sporting a
Ford coupe.
Miss Margaret Fortune returned to,
Life, Heath and the Hereafter
Could you intelligently discuss such an important subject.
Or have you, because of confusion and conflicting theories,
decided to leave the matter an open
question. Take
this
op-
portunity
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portunity of knowing the facts. It is your life, your death,
your hereafter that concerns you.
H. L. STEWART,
of the Lecture Staff International Bible Students' Association
TOWN HALL, SEAFORTH
Monday, May 10th at 8 P. M.
Seats Free. No Collection
Detroit on Monday.
Mr. Thos. Murphy has secured a
position in Toronto, ,
Miss Catherine Gormley has taken
a position with Mr. E. B. Tyers, of
the Dublin Creamery,
Mr. Jas. Nagle, Jr., and Mr, Robert
Byrne have returned from Detroit.
Mrs, Harry Neltnes, of St. Marys,
is visiting with friends itt Dublin.
Messrs, Fergus and John Maloney
motored 'front Buffalo on Friday and
spent the 'reek -end at the' home of his
mother, Mrs, T. Maloney.
1.fiss Annie Ryan, of Seaforth,
spent Sunday at the home of .her
mother, Airs. Pat. Ryan.
Mrs. Fred Sadler visited in Strat-
ford on Saturday.
Mr. C. Beale and Miss Mary Beale
left last Thursday for Toronto, .hav-
ing received word of the death of
Mrs. Beale's sister-in-law, Miss Marg-
aret Beale, 53 'i-Ioward street, wh'o
died following an illness of half an
hour on that morning. Although the
deceased woman had a weak heart 'for
Paint
Your Home, Too
Your home; too, deserves a
Boat of paint—it needs a pro-
tection against the ravages
of the elements and time.
A coat of paint will not
only protect but will beautify
your home and enhance its
value. You yourself will feel
a new pride in the new ap-
pearance of your home and
in the prestige it will afford
you in your community.
Your home n deserves the
best,why we suggest
that is su est
thaty ou use
HIGH STANDARD PAINT
Owing to the excellence of
the materials used and the
eare exercised in its menu.
facture, "High Standard"
Paint is the most economical
that you can buy.
It will cover much snore
than a cheaper paint and will
last from two to four years
longer.
you next
Try it whenpaint,
,
"High Standard" will render
r you.,tlte:best of service::
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Floors that are painted
with Lowe Brothers "Hard
Drying" Floor Paint require
no scrubbing—simply , mop
them and your floors will he
always clean. It is a floor
enamel, which dries over
night to a high gloss finish.
Very easy to apply.
-._moi. ",
PORCH FLOOR
Is made specially
dab floors.
longer than
have ever . tried,
hard, high
paint. Heat,
snow, the scraping
will not effect
perly applied,
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yon
is a
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feet;,
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PAINT
for verau-
It will last
any paint
for it
-gloss varnish
cold, rain
of
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AUTO GLOSS
Any amateur can finish
car in a few hours with
Gloss. It is a enamel
of great depth and
sold in a full range of
lar colors. It flows on
leaves no brush marks
dries quickly to a permanent
finish.
his
Auto-
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beauty,
pupa-
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and
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NEPTIJNITE VARNISH STAiN
Noptnnite is a high
Varnish Stain for Flnors
Furniture and Woodwo:ri
all kinds. N Varnishes
Stains in one easy operation.
The Stain colors are
fading. Neptunite has splen
did wearing qualities and
not easily marred-
leS1Uso
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real quality good
is tern youg, y
• that this'' storegiving
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,ou choice me ch an-
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0 oil � thl<s store, g
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goodness valves? '. not er^';Join.
.. store is ter,, you real honest to
Oise-- that this 5t �rgiving g Y•
the man . customers and make enquiry.
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(Melt's and Young _.
' Suits
37 only Men's and young Meri 's
S its in grey, brown and lovat
shade Guaranteed -all -wool s
tweeds and made in the new -
single-breasted styles. Every
suit guararttael to give satisfac-
tion: Val es to $25 00 Friday
and Saturday
$13.95
-Men's Shirts
1q.dozen Men's Shirts in all
sizes just received In plain
stripes 'and fancy patterns Each, ,
• shirt has separate soft collar' to
match. Regular $2.50 .Friday •
and Saturday only at •
$1,95
Men's Hose
25 dozen Men's New Hose just
received in silk and wool, checks.
fancy stripes and plain patterns,
Reg. 75c Friday and Saturday
only 58c a pair
Men's and Young'
Men's Suits
25 only Men's ' and young Mens.
Suits just arrived from one of.
Canada's largest Clothing Houses
Made in the newest styles. Co—
lors grey, brown and blue with
colored pin stripes. Every suit '•
guaranteed. Friday,and Saturn,
day only - <,
$15.95
Men's Hats
Any hat in the store will be,
sold at this price on Friday
and ,aturday only. Values --
to $6.50
$2.39
Boy's Cotton
Stockings
4 dozen only boys cotton
hose black and brown Reg.
35c FRID aY and SATUR-
DAY ONLY
2 pairs for 50c
Boy's Snits
28 only Boy's one : bloomer
Suits in all shades and styles
Values to $9.50 Friday and
Saturday only
$6.95
■
Bath Towels
12 dozen Bath Towels in all
shades and patterns. Sold
elsewhere at 05c. Friday and
Saturday only
..s
38c
'2t1 per cent off Spring Coats and Dresses
We are offering 20 per cent. off our Misses and Ladies' Spring Coats and Dresses for Friday and Saturday
in this large stock goes at this price. It is your chance Don't delay.
R. J. G1BB
only,
Every garment
SB7LF& RTH
the Past few years she never ceased
her social service work among the
poor and the orphans. In fact she
was in the downtown section of tne she
To-
ronto on a shopping errand when
was taken ill and half an hour after
she reached hone her spirit had gone
to its reward. Her .funeral took place
on Saturday morning from Our ;Lady
of Lourdes Church,' Toronto. She
leaves a brother, Frederick, and a
sister, Mary, with whom she resided.
STAFh'A,
The many friends 'of Mrs, Alex.
James will he pleased to learn. that.
she is improving after her =recent
operation.
Mr. John Pinder has returned to
Niagara Falls alter spending some
weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Burns,
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Elliott hate
got settled in the new home...
A very pleasant evening was spent
at the home of Mrs. "F. O''Brien, when
about fifty pcop'le of the community
gathered in honor of Mrs, W. O'Brien
who has since joined her 'husband in
Flint, Mich. Mr, W. O'Brien went
to Michigan ,a few weeks ago, secur-
ing a good position' in a machine
shop, in that place; Before letting-
them
ettingtheta go some of their •friends wished
to have a social evening. In the
course .of the evening an address was
read by Rev. J. E. Jones, as 'follows:
To Mr. and Mrs. Walter O'Brien,
With regret we have come '• to learn of
your early removal from our cont-
nuntity, and have gathered to express
our sincere loss. Yoti have been keen-
ly active in the affairs of interest to
our church. A loyal + help to every
good work, energetic and practical,
you have helped more than any one of
us could express. We assure -you that
your place will not easily he filled
and that we shall miss you more than
we can tell yon, lt'e regret that \Val -
ter is not here that we 'tight express
to him personally the things we all
feel but lay upon you the responsibil-
ity of conveying to him the spirit of
Op evening. We, assure you of our
interest in your progress and of our
best wishes for tall possible future
happiness and success. As a tangible
token of our esteem the congregation
of the Staffa United Church ask you.
to accept these gifts, a clock, to re-
mind you of the passing of 'nine,_ a
jardiniere to remind you, that life
can hold many
et tf
butul 'things; it
'Patrse to remind-youtiou that 'money is
x
necessityand na
y Youalways have
some of it, Signed on behalf of the
congregation, Rev.
. J. L.Jones,
urs,
The play given
by Hen•sall Young
People under the auspices of the Ang-
lican church, steffa, was n success itt
every way. The (hall was well filled
and all seemed to appreciate the play
very much,
The annual meeting of the +Staffs
Women's Institute was 'held in the
hall on Wednesday lafiternoee, April
28th. The roll tall was responded to
with penny savers, a goodly number
answering. Mrs. Worden gave a
splendid demonstration in tie :art of
making tufted quilts. 'Salad receipts
were given by the members after
which Ellie election • of officers took
''ace the following being .elected;
President, Miss Pringle; viceP resid-
etits, Mrs, W. J. Fell, Mrs-. J. 'ihli;
secretary -treasurer, Miss Vera Ilamb-
1ley; ,pianist, Mrs,` G. ,'Q.• Wilsons di -
Mrs. A. A.,.Colrluiiee. .. lsI,rs
A McLellan, Mrs. L. Butson; district
director, Mrs. McLellan; representa-
tives to district meeting, Mrs. Mc-
Lellan, Mrs. J. M. Warden, Miss M.
Davis,Mrs. W, VJ
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oct•i's. The Ia-
stitutare planning to 'take a course
in I3omc Nursing and First Aid, from
May 17th to May 28th. Ally 'one in
the community can take 'this course,
If you wish to take it, please notify
any of the committee, Miss Vera
I•Iambley, Mrs. O. W. Recd, or Mrs.
W. C. Worden.
The following is the standing of the
pupils for the Easter examinations of
S. S. No. 3. Those marked with an
asterisk were absent for examina-
tions:
Sr. FIV. --.Ada 'Elliott 68.
Jr. IV,—Mabel McDonald 80, Mar-
garet Drake 77, Sylvia Tuffin 60,
Edith Tuffin 60, Mary Harburn 55,
Robbie Vivian 50, Ethel Elliott,
Sr, IPI.—Marvin Harburn 61. •
Jr. II'I,—Margnre't Jones 85, John
Drake 48*. '
,Sr. IIF—Muriel Drake 90, Marion'
Drake 88*, Arnold Barbour 73't,
Willie Drake 39.*:
Sr. 4.—Harry Drake 81, Freddie
Jones 80, Iva Letat•y 71*, Agnes Mill-
er 40, Leslie. Miller 32*, Earl Elliott
20.
Sr. 'Printer. Zoe' Drake, Beatrice
Harburn, Lorne 'Elliott.
Teacher, 'Jean Mountain.
ST. COLUMBAN.
Miss Mary McGrath is, attending
the Central Business College, Strat-
ford.
Messrs. 'John Malone, Sr., and John
Lane Sr., 'were Stratford visitors last
Slaturday.
Miss Margaret Flannery is attend-
ing business college en Stratford..
Mr. and Mrs, J., .h{, McMillan, Sea -
forth, were Sunday visitors at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. 2,5'. Downey.
Mr. Henry 'Pennell, of St. Plaul's,
spent the week -end at the 'home of
Mr. tWm, Cleary,
Mr. Edward Hart, 3rd concessian
Hibbert, who was ill with pneumonia,
has recovered sufficiently to be able
to be out again.
A'Ir. Thomas 'Burns, who Was hired
with Mrs. Francis O'Reilly, McKillop,
is ill with :pneumonia.
Rev. Dean Hanlon and Rev, Father
Jordan, of St. Joseph's 'Church, Strat-
ford, called on Rev. Father Dlantzer
during the week.
Mr.J P
ose 'h Dantzer : installed has a stalled a
radio xF the parish residence, St.
Columban.
WINTHROP.
lite following is the school report
of S. S,. No. 10, ,MdtCillop, for the
nonith of April, based on examina-
tions and the month's work. Those
marked with an asterisk (*) ;missed
examination's.
Sr. IV—Margaret Pethick 89 pc„
Jack Montgomery 81.
Jr, IVC -Isabel Ealton 89, Evelyn
Campbell 77.
Sr. III.—Wilson Little 3
-- 9, Wilson
Campbell' 77,
Jr, IIT. -Willie Campbell 89, Har-
old Pethick 86, Roy Doltnage 85.
Mat•ga•ret Mon!tgomefy 84 and 'Russel
Dolneage 84 (equal),
Sr IL—Evelyn Sppain
g 89 Leslie
Dalmaee 68. Blanche Pehik *;
Jr, II,—Elva Pryce
Sr.I.—Reggie 22
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Experience has taught us that an 8 year old child will
develop,in• music better and also easier than any other
time in life. A good religious training With music go hand
in hand with a moderate school and home training and will
place any child in the highest ranks of society the' world over.
Start your children right by installing one of my
Pianos.
I am safe in saying right here yott will get the best
grade of good procurable at prices lower than at Eaton's,
with the guarantee of satisfaction or no sale. Also we give
you Fall terms, if you prefer.
Your old piano, organ .: or. phonograph taken in part.
payment. ` '
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`.Pianos in stock at all times.
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PHONE 34.616.
Jr. I.—Olive IPryce 78, Allen Camp-
bell 76 and Oliver Prycc 76 (equal),
Maudie Slparling-t.
Jr.' Pr.—?Glen P,ry'ce.
No, on roll 22, Average for April 19.
Teacher; Edna M. Jamieson.
We arc sorry .to ` hear that Mr,
Thomas McIlroy is und'er the doc-
tor's care... We wish him'a' speedy p Y re-
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cover
SI r.
W.0 Bennett has hi r
s truck
repainted and has started on t'he
road gathering cream and
eggs.
Miss Beth •Goveniock, of Sea'for'th,
spent the week -end with Miss Jean
Mise Minnie ' Wheatley, of Sun-
shine. spent the week -end with her
parents, , Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Wheat-
ley. .
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Davidson and
Miss 'Florence 'Bennett, of London,
spent the week -end with friends in.
Walton and Winthrop.
Miss Edna Campbell, of Benmiiler,
visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Robt, Campbell over the week-encl.
A!fr. W. C. Betie'tt has engaged hlr,
Jake !Haist for the summer.
Master Fergie
Stn lid
on of
Wal -
ion, spent Saturday with ,his.grand-
father, Mr, John 'Bullard,
Born, to Mr. and Mrs• David Mc-
Farlane,. a son,' ,
HIBBE'RT,
Airs. Jones returned to her hone
in
.Seaforth on Sunday Last alfter
spending three weeks nursing at the
home •of Mr. Edward Hart, Hibbert.
Mr: John Dalton and his 'daughter,
Miss Minnie, of Hibbert, spent Sun-
day last in ,Kingsbridge at the home
of the + sooner•
s marker,
Mrs. Dalton.
1.15r. Albert O'Reilly y and Mr. Denis
Barry, of Tuckcrsmith, .were visitors
on
Sunday last at thehome of the
fr
a mea s ibrother, Mr. lands&frs. Levis
O'Reilly, Hibbert.
Mr and tont, 'Joseph Carlin, 'of Mc-
Killop, visited. last Sunday at Mr, and
Mrs. P. McCann's, Hibbert,
Mr. 'and' Mrs. August. Datcharme, of
Hibbert, were visitors on Sunday last
tit the home •df the latter's parents,
Air, and ' Mrs. Roland" Kennedy,
'ruckersmith•
Mr, Jamt:s Eat' t, of McKillop,
brought hie sawing outfit on Satur-
day last to the home of his cousin,
Mr. Edward. Hart, of Hibbert, and
Was. assisted by a number _.of neigh-
bors who 'furnished Edward with a
good, supply of wooer,
Mr, and
Mrs:J o'
n
hWatsh were
visitors on Sunday last at the 'home of
the 'latter's .parents, A2r, and Mrs. W.
Nigh, Tuckersmith,.
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