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The Wingham Advance Times, 1934-02-01, Page 8Thursday, February 1 1934 gammavimsisistaseumpaum BIG UES . SHOW STARTS AT 8 P.M. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Februaryist, 2nd, 3rd ,JOHN BARRYMORE and MYRNA LOY In if !'! 'TA Two Reel Coln edy, "THE GAY NIGHTIES" Single Reel Cartoon and Fox News. WHITECH,URCH The Institute Mall was crowded to capacity on Friday evening for the Snatch program, which was in the ftirrit of a contest, the single ladies vs. the married. ladies, each putting on ,eight numbers, with their. encores. The judges, Mrs. C. Gillespie, Mr. Henderson and Mr. Milan Moore de• cided in favour of the married ladies. Dancing followed the program and at the close, all joined hands and sang Auld Lang Syne. Our country - is held in the grip of a storm this week -end and with low temperatures, every one is staying in- doors. Mr. Malcolm Ross, Jr., is unload- ing a ear of corn screenings on Mon- day. The regular monthly meeting of the W.C.T.U. met on Thursday last at the home of Miss O. Terriff, with ' the president, Mrs. R. J. Ross in the chair. The meeting was opened with the. Doxology and followed by the pledge in unison. Mrs. Robt. Ross read the Scripture lesson and Mrs.,F. Henry led in prayer. Following this the Temperance slips were studied. Mrs. Henry gave a reading from the Missionary 'Monthly telling that the County of Huron had not had a crim- inal case in its courts for the past six years and there was only one reason for this, that is, there is not one liquor store in this county. Mrs. E. Scholtz and Mrs. Gibson Gillespie sang tem- perance songs, Miss O. Terriff gave a reading and the meeting was closed by the hymn "Dare to be 'a Daniel?? This community was shocked on Friday morning to hear that Miss Catherine Ross of the 2nd concession of I(inloss had broken her lei on Tuesdaylast and had been lying on the barn floor until Friday morning. Slie hats climbed a ladder and thrown down a' quantity of hay and when coming down, the long ladder slip- ped and went to, the floor andshe sle went down with it. These were cold days with high windst but she was well wrapped up and pulled the hay over her and waited. On Friday the mail man went to Mr. Malcom Ross and told him that her retail had not beet lifted for three days, and Frank set out to investigate, and when he found her, went to Robert Ross and the two men carried her into the house,/ neighbors quickly gathered and Dr. Colborne took her to Wing - ham Hospital in the ambulance, where she has, been getting along very' nice- ly. The leg, which was badly broken' at the knee was set on Saturday af- ternoon and so far she has suffered no ill effects from her long •exposure. Mr. David Farrier has been suffer- ing from pleurisy these days. The ladies of the Institute are hold- ing their "At Home" this Friday ev- ening, The program will•be made up of a number contributed from each house and is in charge of the men. The ladies will serve lunch. Each member may invite a friend, Mr. and Mrs. Roy McGee, of Wing - ham, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ewart McPherson of St. Helens. •MORRIS Mr. Peter McIntosh of Kincardine was a visitor at Mr. Will Abraham's last week. Miss Ruby Baird of Wroxeter spent the week -end With Mr. and Mrs. John C. Casemore. Miss Tena Campbell is visiting with friends in Ripley. Mr. James • 114cHar.dy spent last week -end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Abraham, Mr. David Gibbs had the misfor- tune to give his foot a nasty cut when cutting wood at Mr. Alex. Campbell's, We hope he will Soon be O. K. again. Mr. Wilfred Congram of Toronto spent the week -end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Congram. Fred and Mrs, Hollenbeck, Verden :Mowbray, Freda Mustard, Earl Ha- milton, Norma McEvers, attended the Burns' Bailin Lucknow on Thursday night . Mrs. Sam Edmunds and son visited friends in Stratford during the past week. Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Field called Ion the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Joe Breckenridge, on Sunday last. S. S. No. 8 and No, 10 did not hold session on Monday owing to the cold stormy weather. Miss Anna Dobie was a week -end visitor at the borne of her parents in Auburn. Motor traffic will be cut off for a fete days if this stormy weather con- tinues. • Friends and neighbors extended their sympathy to kIi. Jas. VanCamp and sons in the sudden death of lov- ing wife and mother, Mr. Milton Smith's condition is still critical and we are still looking forward to a speedy recovery Miss Leyte McCracken of Moles.- worth, oles-worth, is taking care of Mrs. Wm. Turves who is recovering from her recent illness glad to report. Enna Jettick Shoes For Women The MostPerfect-Fitting Shoe Made on the North American( Continent. The above statement is not an exaggeration, it is the con - census of opinion amongst the thousands of women who wear heat, at the same time realizing there are exceptions to every rule. In fact, there are many women in and around the Town of Wingham who will wear no other kind than ENNA JETTICK. And to these and others who like "PERFECT FITTING SHOES'' we have this announcement to make: "Fox some time we have been selling certain lines of Enna Jettick Shoes for a very low price, namely $4.95 per pair, and, at this price we lose .on every pair sold, believe it or not, there- fore beginning with IVionday, February 12th (two weeks froin Monday next) the prices ;of Enna Jettick Shoes will be $6•,00. and $7.00 per Pair and considering the perfect fitting qualities combined 'with the. maximum of wear, keeping their shape, etc., Enna Jettick Shoes are "superior value" at the regular prices to which we must re- turn. However,; in the rn.eantittie, and until Monday, l ebruary12th Enna Jettick Shoes will be just. ?f� .95 Per ' a »Tett! y Shoes for W Ont ,ui. itighaimi Oast`, u<. Some of the mail eogriers+ refused to face the Balmy breezes on Mon- day last,: Traffic was none too good, Mr. Geo T, Thomson completed the contract of ice on Saturday. Near- ly tv+*o hundred tons were packed in five and a half days. Miss Margaret 7'urvey filled her of- flee well as assistant organist of Eb- enezer Sabbath School owing to such a stormy day, The Young Men's Bible Class did not tarn out in great numbers, Mr, Melville Mather; took the lesson. Mr, Ross Smith is to take it next Sunday, ASHFIELD The W.M.S. of Hackett's Circuit, held their monthly meeting on Tues- day afternoon ,Jan, 23rd, at the hone of Mrs. Cyril Campbell, with 18 pre- sent. Mrs. Geo. Lane had the topic. Mrs. Roy Alton, Mrs. (Rev.) Laviner read letters which they received from Saskatchewan thanking us for the bales we sent them. Mrs. Irving Zinn gave a short talk on ,peace. Miss Ag- nes Gibbs and Mrs. John Watt each sang a solo. Rev. Mr. Laviner closed the meeting with the benediction. The, hostess served lunch. We are pleased to hear that. Mr. Wilfred Farrish. is still doing well in Goderich Hospital from a broken leg which happened on Saturday morning, Jan. 20th, when his car skidded off the road and in helping to turn it up again, the vehicle backed on his leg. Mrs. Jim. Cook is spending a few weeks in Toronto with her sister, Mrs, Fred Topp and Mr, Topp, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Morrison, Gor- don and Melvin, east of Lucknow, spent Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, G. K. Alton. We are pleased to hear that Mr, Wm. Sherwood. of Belfast, who was so seriously ill is still improving. Mr. Alex. Hackett, who has been confined to his bed for a couple of weeks is able to be supra short tine. We hope he will soon be back to school again. BELGRAVE United Church Annual Meeting The annual meeting of Knox United Church was held in the basement of the church when there was a fair at- tendance present; Splendid reports were given by the different organiza- tions in the church. It was decided to discontinue the, evening services for the present. , Other items of business were discussed after which the follow- ing officers were elected: Secretary Herb. Wheeler; Treasurer; Carl Proc- ter. Three new members, J., ll, Coul- tes, Robert Stonehouse and C. R. Coultes were appointed to the board of Stewards. Mrs. R. Nicholson.' and r ,Mrs. Jesse :Wheeler were elected audi- tors, Reti. Mr, Grant thanked11 f .a r q their co-operation and hoped for greater success during 1934. Presbyterian Church Congregational Meeting • Gratifying reports were :presented at the annual Congregational tneeting of Knox Presbyterian Church held on Jan. 22nd. In addition to having fully met the allocation for the stipend and all other ,expenses connected' with the church anadditional item of $85 was also paid and the congregation start the present year with no liabilities and a small balance on hand. Edwin Ma- son, Wm, Dunbar and P. D. McLean were re -appointed to • the Managing Board. It was also decided that a vote be taken in the near, .future for the purpose of adding two more mem- bers to the sessions. Rev, T. W. Mills is,the capable minister in charge with Rev. T. W. Taylor, D,D., and Rev, Dr., Barnett as the regular al- ternate supply. Miss Christina Geddes The funeral of the late Christina Geddes was held Monday afternoon front Knox. United Church when Rev. A, 1'I Grant ` conducted the service. The very stormy and cold weather prevented many friends from paying their last tribute of respect to one who had won the esteem of all whip knew her. Interment took place in Brandon Cemetery. The pallbearers were John Stewart, Jos. Miller; Char- les Johnston,' Geo, Jordan , Herb Wheeler, Alex Young. Mrs, Campbell fell on the ice when returning from the barn the other morning ;and injured her hip and is at present staying with her daughter, Mrs. Coulter - Miss Sara Cole has secured a pasi tion Irl Hamilton , e C R. Coultes spent the week -end ill j'Or'Onto, 1?hyllis •Vigh.ttnan, slaughter of Mr. and Mrs., ;Tas, 'Wightntatl is suffering frost a attack of piietimpoia, We wish her a speedy recovery. Fr ends'. iti the corniti nits were. sorry to hear of the death pf ,'Mts. Jas, Van Camp, of Jautestown, which erecsirred Stioday night. Mr, and Mrs, �anCanip':were former residents of this vicinity and,sympathy is ,ex: - tended to the bereaved husband and two sons Who are left to mourn their loss; :Cite' funeral .was held on Wed- nesday afternoon to .Brandon Carle - ped Front rocery CUT - RATE - PRICES „....Just a few items our r` u shelves throughout store, con- vincing you that if you compare prices you can save money by ;buying your: Grpceries here.. Clover Kist Creamery Butter, more color, more salt ...27c lb. McLaren's Jellies, 4 pkgs.,.:...19c Classic Cleaner, only 4c tin Best Blue Rose Rice, 2 lbs....14c Good Rice, special, 2 lb 9c Keta Salmon, special 9.c Breakfast Cocoa, spec 10c 1b. Marmalade, 8 o'clock brand, 21c Comfort Soap, 7 bars 25c Black and Mixed 50c Tea, for 32c lb.. Spanish Onions, 2 lbs. 5c Tea Special, Lipton or Red Rose, Vz lb. pkg., only ,24c' Toilet Paper, Special .. 5c _roll Chipso or Oxydol large pkg. 19c Small .9c, or 2 for 17c Soda Biscuits, bulk.. ....... „.,12c lb. Peanut,�Butter, 2 lbs. for. .... 25c Hemphill's Wheat Berries 23c White Beans, 3 lbs. 9c Matches, 3 boxes 24c Sunlight Soap, 4 for 24c Palmolive Soan, 3 fcr 19c ' Sliced Pineapple, 2 for :21c' lec Extract Flavoring • 7c tery, •Belgrave. Mr. John Coultes and Mr. ` George Coultes attended the funeral of, their uncle, Mr. Sam, Scott at• Rockwood' on Monday. • School Report . Fall Term V—James Coultes 62%, Kenneth Wheeler 54%, Sr. IV—Ross Anderson 71%, Doris I Corbett*. Jr. IV—Edith MeClenaghan 67%, Thelma McGuire 65%. Sr. III -Mabel Coultes 78%, Annie Cook. 61%, Alvin Higgins 54%. • Jr. III—Lois McGuire 71%, Ralph McCrea 69%, Gibson Armstrong 51%, Phyllis Corbett". Sr. II—Elsie Cook 81%, Berna Yule 78%, Russel Kelly 75%. Jr. II—Billy McClenaghan 65%, Harry Stewart 64%, Jack Armstrong .152%*, Douglas Corbett* ,i I—Dorothy Wade 90,%, Lois Kelly 189%, Elizabeth Young 86%, Beth Brydges 85%, (Elizabeth Grant 82%, Phyllis Wightman 82%), Shirley Nethery 79%, ` Norman Cook '72%,. IWilliam Manning*, Jane Armstrong. Printer—Sybil Grant and Ruth Mc- Guire (equal), Harold Pocock, Joyce 'Corbett, Charles Cook. Perfect papers: Spelling, Phyllis Wt than, Elizabeth Young. Arith- uetic, Elizabeth Young, Lois Kelly, 'Berta Yule, A Those marked with an asterisk missed all or'soine of examinations. WINNIFRED J. RAE. ' • BL.UEVALE Women's Institute Feb. 8th The regular Women' Institute meeting Will be held on Thursday, February Sth at the home of Mrs. D. J. Falconer. The Roll twill ' be, ans- wered by a Valentine verse. Miss Hazel Mundell .will give 'a paper on the Origin of St. Valentine while the hostess assisted by Mrs. Whit Stew- art will arrange for Valentine enter- tainment. Ladies of the community are always welcome. Charles Messer of Toronto is spending a week with his father Mr. John Messr, A. N. McMillan, a Knox College. student occupied the pulpit in Knox. Presbyterian. Church on Sunday. The following Sunday key. Gordon .Ham ilton of Toronto, will preach. Mrs, James' E. Nichol Buried Thursday The funeral 'of Mrs. James E. Nich- ol held.ort Tlrur'Sday was very largely attended, Following a -private service Blue Registered o Bird Diamonds Class First Watch Repairing p g C. N. R. Watch Inspector. WILLIA THE JEWELER` at her late residence a service was held ;its l<tiox Presbyterian, Church t onducted by the Rev, Kenneth Mac- L,can of St. Andrew's Church, Wiiag� laazaa;;, He basod his message on the last part of the 22rd,verse of the 30th Chapter or Job; ,,"For I know that Thou wilt bring rile to death and to the house appointed for all living," taking this to mean :the grave, which is the last resting plaee for the body, During the :service a beautiful solo was 'rendered by Mrs, Leon Kauf- rnann. The floral tributes were beau- tiful, including :one from time W.M.S. of Knox Church of which the deceas- ed . \vas• e valued member. The pallbearers were; John Kirton, L, H, Bosnian, D. J. Falconer, R. F. Garniss, W. S. Davidson and John Mundell, Interment • was made in' Wing -ham' Cemetery, Relatives and friends froma dis- tance who were here attending the funeral:—Tlrontas. E, Nichols, Mont- real; Mrs, E. C. Robinson, Minneapo- lis; 'Arthur ' Challecornbe, Toronto; Peter McIntosh, Kincardine; Mrs. J. Thompson,,Wingham; Walter Nichol, Paris; A. (Tony) Nichol, London; Mr. and Mrs. Robinson and son, Wawa- nosh; Mr. and, Mrs, Cecil Wheeler, Belgrave. Mrs, Susan Morrison had the mis- fortune ,on Saturday to fall and sprain herwrist and received quite a shaking up. Mrs. F. S, Edmonds and son Bob- bie, are visiting friends in Stratford. BELMORE The storm Tuesday prevented many from attending the: annual meeting: of the United ,Church. A Scotch Concert which promises to be quite interesting' will be put on in the near future with Mrs: Jas. Hamilton and Henry Johann as cap- tains. The men will compete with the ladies. The curlers attended the bonspeil in Wroxeter Friday, arriving home Saturday morning with their break- fast. A rink composed of George Johnson, Jim Dickson, Herb Duslow and Sterling Haskins each getting a prize of a 40 lb. box of breakfast food. Rev. Allan of Teestwater had some difficulty Sunday, the •storm coming on, his car refused to go any farther than the brickyard. Hector McLean toed him into town in time for ser- vice. The hockey team played Mildmay Friday evening and defeated Clifford last week.' The Crokinole Club met at the home of Jack Reid on Thursday,ev- ening. John Abram , and Jean Curie having highest score. A bouncing. baby boy came to the house of b1Tn1. Abram Tuesday last. Miss Alma Abram of London is visiting at her home- here, Minnie Jeffery visited Mrs. Witt. Mundell Thursday, Miss Margaret Linton and Mrs. Wray, Wroxeter, Mrs. Gowdy, Salem, Friday, enjoy - Mg the walk there and back. The road ,being' to slippery for man or beast. BLYTH The annual meeting of Queen St. United, Church was held on Friday ev- ening, when the reports of the - vari- ous departments were presented to the members and adherents. The pas- tor, Rev. W, G. Buell presided. Finan- cial statements showed the church or- ganizations had doneexcellent work and,were heartily applauded. A vote of thanks was tendered the pastor, Rev. W. G Buell, and his wife, also the officers of the church and. Sunday School. The matter of uniting St. An- drew's congregation with Queen St. was discussed, no action was taken. The matter was laid over for a future date. T sae annual meeting of Blyth agri- cultural Society was held Saturday. John Bair the president, presided. The secretary read the financial statement, which showed a surplus after the prize • money had been paid. The, auditors' report was received and adopted. The following' officers were elected for 1934: President, John Bair, re-elected lst vice, John Watson; 2nd vice, James ' Cummings; sea,-treas., Miss Gladys Fawcett; directors, Reeve Mc- Nall, Wm. Ham, Charles Watson, 'Wesley Beacom, Win, 'Coekalin,e, Witt. Bell, U. McGowan, George Brown. Lady directors, Mesdames Leslie, Cummings and Miss A. Gillespie. The president was appointed a delegate to attend the Fairs Associataion in To- ronto, Feb, oronto,;Feb, Sth and 9t11. :, e TURNBERR'Y COUNCIL The -'minutes of Council meeting held in Bluevale Ian. :8t7h,,1934. ��Mernbers pr sent, li J, Wright, Reeve;` Jas. MaeTavish, , H, Moffat, Richard Wilton and 'Jas. X'lrecketi ridge, Councillors. Minutes of last tnoeting were read ttnri adopted, The following letter was received and read front McPherson and Makins, Stratford„ ' Moved by J. 'fae'x'avish ancd:it. Wil-' ton that the fdllowing • By-laws be passed,--.Carr-ied,. No, 1, W. R. Cauilcshank, Clerk sal -• ary, $100.00 and postage,•. No: 2, B. Cruikshank Treasurer, salary $35,00. Wrighto. 3, :Board of Health, I J, zt, fs L. ktaclwen, W. R. Cruikshank, secretary. No. 4, Dr. R, C,. Redm'opd, 1V1,Q.1I., salary $80:00, No. 5, Councillors be road commis - sign. N. 6, Auditors, D. L. Falconer and F. J. Powell at $5 per day, not to ex- ceed $15 each. No, 7, Jas. T. Wylie, Road Supt., 35c per hour. N'o. 8, Sanitary Inspector, sub div. 1, S. 3.+ Cleghorn; sub div. No. 2, J, Nichols;. sub div., No. 3, P .,McDougall sub div. No. 4, Thos. W ,Weis. No. 9, School attendance officer, Jos, Latronica salary $15 per year. No. 10 Thos. K .Powell, Weed In spector: No. 11, J. T. Wylie, Drain Inspect- or, No. 12, Thos. Gilmour, Assessor Assessor $65.00 per year. Moved by J. Breckenridge and H. Moffatt that By-law No. 13 be passed appointing the following Pound Keep- ers for year 1934: S. J. Cleghorn, Robt McKague, Jno. Lane', Thos Appleby, T .Gilmour A. Geinmill, Jno. Kirton, S. McNaughton, Jas. Douglas, Jno. Tervitt, Jno. Mun dell, Alex. Moffatt, E', Jenkins.—Car- ried, Moved by H. Moffat and Jos. Breckenridge that By-law No. 14 be passed appointing the following fence= viewers for year 1934: Win. Mundell, R .King, Jos. Lovell, Thos: Haugh, Thos. Wheeler, J. E. Nichols, Chas, McCutcheon, D. H, Wallace ,A. Gem- mill and Jos. Bailey.—Carried. Moved by Moffatt and Wilton that ,the auditors meet at treasurer's office ynn Monday, Feb. 19th, 1934.—Carried. r Moved by R .Wilton and Jas. -Mac- Tavish, that'. we extend the time for Collector to return the Roll of 1933 to Feb. 18th, 1934. -Carried. The following accounts were paid: J. D. Elsley, $3;69 refund taxes 1933, Municipal World, $16.51 account, Rae & Thompson 50c, account; McPher- son and Makins $338.10 acct. Jermyn Drain; W. R Cruikshank, acct.' $30,50 election and R,D.M. Geo. H. Orvis, $10.00, election; C. J .Higgins, $6.00, election; R. O. Powell, $10:00, election. D ,H. Wallace, $10.00, election. Thos. Stentast rent Foresters Hall $2, Bell Telephone,' $1.12 acct; Jno. McKinnon $1.75, patrolman; J. T. Wylie, $3.00 acct.; C. Gerster, $5.15 witness fees Sam Burke case; W, R. Cruikshank, $5.00, Deliver subpoena on Samuel Burke case • rI-e Mitchell's Meat, $7.16: re- lief Iief for Everick Williams and Mccan. L lllundys, $42.86 relief for Radford, Everick Williams and McLean, A. Ca- meron, $4:00 relief for -Radford, Moved by J. MacTdvish and H. Moffat that we adjourn to street at 13lueval•e on Monday, Feb. 19th, 1934. Carri ed. W. R. Cruikshank, Clerk. I. 3. Wright,. Reeve. A man walked into the foreman - builder's office and stated that he had come in reply to the firm's advertise- ment for a night-watchman. "What are your qualifications ,for this job?" asked the foreman. The man scratched his head. "Well guvnor," he said "the least bit of noise wakes me up!" at KING9S for February Another touch of winter gives the impression that old weatla: er is likely for a while yet. Lot us make you comfortable with warm clothing. Women's 69c Cashmere Hose, 2 pairs for $1,00' Watson's Fine .Underwear, 79c and $1.19 Turnbull's Children's Drawers Fine Wool 79c and 98c Clearing small Corsets 60c Women's 2 piece Knit Suits 5.00 Women's Wool House Dress- es at $2,98 Large size Sateen House'. Dresses $1.00 Women's Broadcloth Blouses for $1.98 Clearing Women's Pullovers • for $1.49 Little Girl's Fur Trimmed Coats,' sizes 3 to 5 years. at _. $4.39 Reduced Prices on. All Our Women's good Cloth Coats. Now's the time to buy one. Women's 'Stylish Hats $1.89 and $1.39 Special in fine Navy Berges $2.49. Just the thing to make a stylish Spring Coat .. or Dress, , and for Children's wear. Regular values of 3.65 and $5.00 per yard. February Special, per yard $2.49 FOR MEN AND BOYS $2.69 Boys' Khaki Breeches 1.99 Boys' All Wool Mackinaws 3.49 $15.00 ,Men's Horsehide Coats for $11.85 $1.39 Men's Fleece U'wear 1.00 Men's Wool - lined Leather Mitts ,'50c Men's Home Knit Mitts 85c Boys' All Wool Knicker Hose at -.,.. ....11..49c Clearing Men's Wool Gloves $1 Men's Real Flannel Work Shirts $1.40 Hanson's Wool Socks 45c, 69c Men's Work Braces 39c Arrow Starched Collars, 2 25c Men's Extra Warm Odd Vests for $2.50 You'll find many exceptional values at Kings' during Febru- ary. King Bros. sissnainor When Mose was told that poor Rastus had been shot by Judge Hicks while he was stealing the judge's chickens, he merely replied: "Oh, well it might have been worse." "How could it be worse?" indig- nantly asked the informant. "Poor Rastus is dead. De judge just 'nach-. ually blow de head right off of him. What could be worse, dan dat?" "It might have been worse,",repeat- ed Mose. "If de jedge fire off he gun de night before he might have blow de head off me." February Continues MEMO With Lover Prices CLOTHING SALE SUITS WITH EXTRA TROUSERS Dark 'shades, Black and, Grey stripes, Blues, Bro`svn,�s sizes 3 , 6 to 42, Sale .$19.7ra BALANCE OF OUR OVERCOATS ON SALE AT CLEARING PRICES Regular $15.00, On Sale . , .. .. .$11.50 Regular $20.00 On Sale .. 15.50` Regular $27.50, On Sale , . :. $18.95 Sizes 36 t0 46. mookomorouraeleomturommentisimomonermnere ODD TROUSERS ON SALE Iincluding SuitTrousers, Sixes 30 to 44. Regular $5.50,,On Sale , Regular $4.50, On Sale Regular $3.00, Ori Sale .!3.95 3.75 . , . .$2:35 LI