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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-01-23, Page 1He Shoots He Scores staff. He regretted that present con- dltions and costs made it impossible to •build a new hospital particularly as the need was great, Mrs, I. E. Morrey, superintendent, gave a very interesting and detailed report of the facilities and lack of same in the Wingham General hos- pital. She stated, "Everyone connect- ed with this hospital knows or has heard the necessity for a further addition to this, present building and too, they know that I talk about it at every meeting or to anyone who will listen. People are sympathetic but really do not understand why I have made so many attempts to fur- ther this project although it would be nice to know that the town of Wingham is progressive enough to foresee the future where more and more people are going to be hospital- ized. Hospitals and institutions no longer carry the stigma of the old time "poor house" or old age home. In the modern chronic institution, these elderly people are cared for with kindness and properly, Eyery attempt is made for their well-being and pleasure." The superintendent then took the hoard on an imaginary tour of the hospital, pointing out the greatest need. For example the kitchen, de- signed for the cooking of at the most 75 meals, is now serving 175 break- fasts, dinners and suppers. In order to accommodate all patients the third floor of the old part of the building had to be used where there are also domestic quarters. "Wingham hospital has never re- fused an admission at any time," Mrs. Morrey pointed out and stated that though rated a 48 bed hospital, they have had to have as many as 96 patients with a daily average of 70. The staff is at present 60 strong. (Continued on Page Six) George Kerr Dies In 65th Year On Thursday, January 17h., George Kerr passed away at his home, John St, in his 65th year. He had farmed in East Wawanosh Township for 42 years, before moving to Wingham a year and a half ago. He was a mem- ber of the United Church, the CO.F., and' L.O.L. No. 794. Surviving besides his wife, formerly Isabel McDougall, are three sons, Joe, Harold and Gordon, all of Wing- ham; two daughters (Dorothy) Mrs. Alan Garniss, (Luella) Mrs. W. G. Hawken, both of London, one bro- ther, John J. Kerr, Wingham and a sister (Kathleen) Mrs. Leslie Buck- man, London. One son, Kenneth, predeceased him in 1944. Funeral services were con- ducted on Saturday, at 2.30 from Currie's Funeral Home by Dr. Bee- croft. Interment was made in Wing- ham cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Howson, Alex Reid, Alf. Lock- ridge, Walter Pocock, Wm. Mundell, and George Walker. Walkerton Man Arrested at Game Douglas Mason of Walkerton spent Saturday night in jail after being charged with creating a disturbance, at the arena during the first period of the Wingham-Walkerton game. Mason, according to police, had beeri warned by Constable Lloyd Brant to behave himself after creat- ing' a disturbance. He struck Brant in the face twice. Special Constable &wart Cowan and M. Foxton brought him to the police station where he was lodged for the night. Sunday, Mason was allowed out on bail, He will appear here Monday, February 4th., and will face a charge of assaulting a police officer and a further charge will be laid. ENGAGEMENT Mrs. 0. G .Andersen wishes to an- nounce the engagement of het elder daughter, Merle Elizabeth, to George Bryce Elliott, elder son of Mr. and Mrs, George Elliott of LueknoW, the marriage to take place early in Feb- ruary. 23* LEGION AUXILIARY TO MEET The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Can- adian Legion Wingham, will hold their regular meeting in the legion home, John St., Wednesday, Jai-Mary 29th,, at 8 pm, Our Zone representa- tive will be present at this meeting, so please make an effort to attend. Installation of officers, WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. EUODitE, MONDAY, SAN. 28 The members of the Women's In- stitute are holding a progressive gricHrtn in the Council Chamber, on Monday evening January 28th., at 8.15 p.m. Admission 85 tents. Mein- bets please bring sandwiches. Every.. one welcome. 23b With which is amalgamated the Gprrie Vidette 4 Wroxeicer News :Subscription $2.50 per year; 60 per copy WINGHAK ONTARIO, IVEDNESPAYTJaNVARY 23rd., 1952 Vol. 78 No. 21 01,1•••••4 night in Wingham as well as 'Toronto when the Wing- ham Mohawks Intermediate A team take on all corners. —Staff Photo ALON G THE MAIN DRAG k kA i By The Pedestrian George Baird and Murray Jenkins ',had an unusual experience recently 'when a dog owned by George Baird 'flushed a wolf between the 6th and '9th of Turnberry. Murray Jenkins 'followed the dog for three concessions 'until the dog and wolf tangled in a swamp. When the men arrived on the scene they found their dog out cold and had to carry it half a mile before it came to, a -0«0 Don't forget the Kinsmen-Lions big 'show Wednesday and Thursday eve- nings, "Stage Crazy" in the Wingham town hall at 8.15 p.m., featuring danc- ing girls, songs, dancing girls, songs, dancing girls, specialty number and —dancing girls. might All Scotchmen and imitation :Scotchmen will be at the Bobby Burns 'Carnival' to be held in the Belgrave :arena. See you there Sandy. 0 - 0 - 0 The following communication was 'received from our Belmore correspon- 'dent; "We were all quite interested in .Joe Thyssen's letter in last week's paper, telling how they celebrate De- cember 6th in Holland as St. Nicholas' Day and give their presents on that day, keeping Christmas Day as a re- ligious holiday. We might well emu- late that idea here in Canada, hav- ing, say, a Santa Claus Day early in December and keeping, Christmas as a sacred day instead of allowing it to be commercialized as at present. We deplore the trend. of the times, but perhaps this would be something arractical.to do about it," 0 - 0 - 0 There have been so many applica- tions for membership in the Wingham 'Bachelors' Club that the charter mem- bers have found it necessary to stiff- en the initiation. ' One new member was initiated Sunday night. A regu- lar member of the club was absent 'and it was rumored that he had a 'date. An immediate investigation will 'be made. Women's Institute Holds Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held last Thursday afternoon in the Council 'Chamber with a good attendance of ladies present. The meeting was con- ducted by the president, Mrs. D. J. Hutcheson. After the business part of the meeting, Mrs. Burrell and Mrs. Thistle conducted the programme. 'Mrs. nestle giving a fine paper on Citizenship. Mrs. L. Hiseler sang a solo with her own accompaniment. contest with a prize for the least :number of articles in a woman's !purse was won 'by Mrs. R, A. Coutts .with four articles', and the low prize ,was won by Mrs. WiIf Henry, she Shaving 64 articles within her purse. ,A euchre was planned for,' and corn- =unity singing enjoyed, after which ra dainty lunch was served by the hostesses. • Belmore Wins At Southampton 41. Belmore rink won at the South- iampton Bonspiel on January 21st., rand were trophy winners. The rink 'Vas composed of Wm, Elliott, I. "Haskins, G. Inglis and C .Renwick skip, 3 wins plus 22. Second 11 ant draw, R. R. .Hobden, .D. McDougall, G. Godkin, R. S. :Hetherington, skip, 3 wins plus 11, BIRTHS THORNTON—In Wingham General Hospital, on Thursday, January 17, 1952, to Mr .and Mrs. John Thorn- ton, R. R. 2, Gerrie, a daughter. DURST—In Wingham General Hos- pital, on Thursday, January 17th., 1952, to Mr, and Mts. Harold Durst, Wroxeter, a son, William Arthur Irvin. TAYLOR—In Wingham General. Hospital, on Saturday, January 19, 1952, to lVir. and Mrs. Albert Tay- lor, R. R. 2, Luckriow, a son. PURDOINT—In Wirigham General Hospital, on Tuesday, ,January 22, 1052, to Mr. acid 'Mrs, Clifford Pruden, Belgraere, a daughter, CARNIVAL AT HELGRAVE A Bobby Burns Skating Carnival will be held at the BelgraVe Arena on Peiday evening, January 25th. Big features of the evening Will be spec- ial nutnbors by the Stratford Skating Club, and a broOmball game, Cash end other prizes for costumes, Sporn arored by ChM O. 1628b SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR UNITED CHURCH At the annual meeting of Wingham United Church held on Monday eve- ning W. S. Hall was appointed chair- man and K. W. Tiffin acted as sec- retary, Rev. Dr. W. A. Beecroft con- ducted a brief deptional service which included remembrance for the eighteen members who had passed away during the year. The reports received from all organizations with- in the church were most encourag- ing, showing increases in both mem- bers and finances. , The congregation has 587 members, 58 having been received in 1951, The Junior Congregation, which meets every Sunday morning during the church service, has 94 members. The leader, Mrs. Allister Green, has as assistants, Mrs. Roy Bennett, Mrs. Wallace Nixon, Mrs. Jack Reavie, Marjorie Hobden, Sally Lou MacWilliam and Helen Haines. The youngest group in the church is the Baby Band, a thriving organ- ization of 120 small children under the leadership of Mrs. W. F. Burg- man. The Mission Band, led by Mrs. Gertrude Danis and. Mrs. ]sill Tiffin, reported a very successful year. The two groups of Canadian girls in Training meet each week for study and entertainment under their lead- ers, Mrs. G. W. Tiffin and Miss Mary Love, Both groups this year acquir- ed "chevron" standing from the On- tario Girls' Work Board. The highlights of a prosperous year in the Evening Auxiliary were presented by Mrs. Jack Reavie. There are 50 members who raised $528.00 for missions and sent bales valued at $302.00 to Overseas Relief. The newly-organized Young Women's Auxiliary, with Mrs. George Guest as president, has 35 members and sent their bale of baby clothes to the W.M.S. Hospital at Matheson, Ont. Mrs. Lloyd Hingston gave the re- port of the Woman's Missionary So- ciety, which has 85 members and raised $688.80. Their visiting com- mittees Made 626 calls to strangers and sick members which included 173 hospital calls. Mrs. Gordon Buchanan told that the Women's Association had ,been very active during the year and had made several improvements to the parsonage, as well as providing the anniversary supper and a banquet for the choir. (Continued on Page Seven.) Police to Inaugurate Safety Patrol Here The Public School Board, at their last meeting, approved the inaugur- ation of a safety patrol system for the public school students. Safety Patrols have been used successfully in many cities and Owns in Canada and the U.S. Chief Constable Irwin will instruct the children in the oper- ation of the eystem. Two or more responsible youths will be provided with white Sam Browne belts arid safety patrol badge and it will be their duty to bring the children down john St. in one group, see that they keep off the road and cross only at intersections. The of- ficer on duty at the corner of Jose- phine and john will see that they get Across the Main St. safely. °MAJESTIC REDEEM/ LODGE HELD SECCESSFUL EUCHRE On Wednesday evening of last Week the Rebekah Ledge held a very successful Euelire in their lodge mantis with' twenty-four tables hi play, The winners fee the high prizes Were; ladies, Mrs. L ,Hingston; gen- tlemen, Wm. Kennedy; consolation, Mrs, A. Green; Mrs. Goo, 'Feria play, lug as a Matt; Mystery, Mrs. R. A. Coutte. A delicious lunch Wae served afW the play and orijoaed by all. Lebanon Chapter Installs Officers The regular meeting of Lebanon Chapter, No. 84, Royal Arch Masons, was held last Tuesday evening. Dur- ing the evening the officers for 1952 were installed by Et. Ex. Comp. Stan Hall, assisted by Rt, Ex. Comp. Dr. G. H. Ross. 1.P.Z.—R. A. Coutts; Z.—John Mc- Lean; H.—A. J. H, MacDonald; T.— David Murray; Treas.—Dr. K. M. MacLennan; S. E.—J. A. Rutherford; S. N.—Earl King; P.S.—Miller Davis; S. S.—Arthur Gibson; J, S.—Ander- son Gibson; 0. S .Gauley; 4th. V.—Leslie Fortune; 3rd. V.—Walter Woods; 2nd. V.—Wm. Elliott; 1st, V. —David Crompton; Auditors,—Stan Hall, Ken Saxton; D. of C.—Alex Reid. LADIES NIGHT The-Ladies night of Lebanon 'Chap- ter, No, 84, Royal Arch Masons, was held in the Brunswick Hotel, on Friday evening. About fifty persons were present for the dinner, enter- tainment and cards. The evening' was in charge of a committee comprising Dave Crompton as Chairman, with Al Rutherford and Miller DaVis •as- sisting. A toast to Grand Chapter was pro- posed by John McLean, Ruling Prin- ciple of Lebanon Chapter and re- sponded' to by Mrs. Dave Murray. A lively sing-song was enjoyed during the dinner with Al Rutherford lead- ing the singing and very ably assist- ed by Mrs. Don Robertson at the piano. A short program was enjoyed by all with Mrs. Don Robertson provid- ing a medley of Scotch and Irish tunes on the piano accordion. Piano selections were given by Mrs. Al. Rutherford. A, quartette composed of Mrs. E. S. Lewis, Mrs. Fred Double- dee, Mr. Miller Davis and Mr. Andy Gibson entertained, the gathering with two well received musical num- bers. A coloured film, -"The Great Lakes'; was shown by Stan Hall and proved educational to everyone. The evening continued with eleven tables of euchre. The winners were: Mrs., Vera Elliott and Mr. Dave Crompton. As all expressed them- selves as enjoying this type of a Ladies, Night, it was suggested that it become an annual affair. Kinsmen Bantams Continue to Win The Kinsmen Bantam hockey team outplayed Luckow by a score of 8-2 on the other half of Monday night's program. The locals scored thain the last period, making a real battle of it. PUBLIC SCHOOL 80. APPOINTS COMMITTEES At the inaugural meeting of the Wingham Public School Board; held Wednesday evening, January 16th, Herb Fuller was re-appointed chair- man of the Board. Alton Adams will again head the property committee and Geo: R. Scott will head the fin- ance committee. T. Stewart Beattie was reappointed to the Wingham Public Library Board for a term of three years. Dr. W. A. McKibben was appointed to the Wingham High School Board for a term of one year. Chief J, W. Ir- win was appointed School Attend- ance Officer. Mrs. Roy Morgan 'was reappointed secretary-treasurer. The following committees were appointed: Finance: G. R. Scott, C. W. Lloyd, A. Adams and H. Smith. Property-A. Adams, H. Wild,. S. Reid and D Murray. At the regular meeting following the board went overa the blueprints for the new pablie•sChool wing and discussed the construction details. LOCALSIT PERSONALS —Miss Barbara Ross of Toronto, is spending a week's holidays with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Ross. —Miss Margaret Mitchell was a week-end visitor with Mr, and Mrs. James Mitchell. —Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Dent of Woodstock, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W; E. Hammond for a few days last week, —Miss Mary Procter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Procter, who graduated from Stratford General Hospital last June, has now success- fully passed her examinations and qualified as a Reg. Nurse. She has accepted a position on the staff of Wingham General Hospital. —Wingham District High School, are holding their annual concert on Thursday and Friday, February 14 and 15 in the Town Hall. Tickets can be obtained from any High School student. —Miss Marian Graham of N. Van- couver, B. C., a student in therapy at the University of Toronto, and Miss Mary Arm Cleland spent the week-end at the latter's home here. —Rita Marie King, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Michael King, of Wing- ham, was Married in Grand Prairie, Saskatchewan, to Dr. John James of Fort St. John, B.C. She attended Wingham High School and was a nurse in Toronto. This issue of The Advanee-Tirries carries an advertisement in whith the Corporation of the Town of Vinngham sets out the details of an investment Offer which should prove attractive to our citizens. The Town is offering for sale de- bentures in the total amount of $11000.00 proceeds of Which will be used for the construction of an ad- dition to the public school, The loan period is 20 years and the rate of interest will be 4i,4 per teat. The return on each thousand dollars invested for the 20-yerit period will be' something over $1500.00, The fact that the Town Is in ex- eellent financial petitian, with very little debt outstanding, makes the present Offer doubly interesting to these who have Meng to taVeSt Kinettes Met at Clark Home The Kinettes met at the home of Kinette Mary Clark on the night of January 14th with 16 present, Sewing of baby gowns for the hos- pital was distributed among the members. A box of children's cloth- ing and odd toys was donated to the children's ward in the Wingham General Hospital. Mary Clark won the raffle of the evening. The next regular meeting Will be held at the home of Kinette Norma Hopper on January 28th. Midgets Trim Listowel 5=1 Listowel and Wingham Midgets clashed early last week with the Lions sponsored• Wingham outfit, .emerging the victors with a 5-1 edge, Jerry Fry did himself proud with two goals to lead the scoring. Five penalties were handed out to both earns. First Period Wingham Fry 11.00 Wingham, Fry (Lancaster) 19.50 Penalties, Taylor and Johnston Second Period Listowel, Kelso (Dey) 14.75 Wingham, Nicol (Breckenridge) 17.15 Wingham, Hopper (Taylor) 18.35 Wingham, Lockridge 19,30 Penalties, Hayden, Lott and Dey Third Period No Score Pena/ties, Biggs, Fry, Pestel, Huston, Dey WINGHAM—Storey, Fry Lancaster, Spielvogel, Lott, Taylor, Biggs, Waine Hayden, Breckenridge, Hopper, Nicol, Laidlaw, Lockridge. LISTOWEL—Barton, B. Johnston, Huston, L. Johnston, Moffatt, Keif- man, Day, Kelso, D. Pestel, A. Pestel, Frazer, Nick. ACCIDENT SATURDAY AT McKENZIE HILL An accident at the foot of the Mc- Kenzie Hill just over the bridge at 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon resulted in extensive damage to two cars and cuts and bruises to four passengers. A small English panel truck, driven by Edwin Chandler of Listowel, skid- ded on an icy patch of road and collided head on with a south bound auto driven by David Kellie of Lon- don, Amending to police, Chandler apparently lost control while endeav- ouring ta pull his light vehicle out of a skid: Mrs. Chandler and son Billie were treated for cuts and bruises as were Mrs. David Kellie and Mrs. McDon- ald a passenger in the car. Chief Constable Irwin investigated. Wingham, Rink Third at Paisley A aaringham Rink placed third at the Paisley Bonspiel on January 18, with 2 wins plus 13. The rink con- sisted of R, Hobden, D. McDougall, R. S. Hetherington and Jas. Carr, slap. WINfillAM RINKS WIN SEVER TANKARD GROUP Two Wingham rinks, skipped by Dr. A W. Irivin. and Clark Renwick defeated rinks from Mount 'Forest arid Kincardine to win the group 13 Ontario Silver Tankard playoffs, in a double rink competition. Wingham defeated Mount Forest rinks skipped by Morley I. Wright and Roy Nicol by a score of 23 to e0. Kincardine drew a by. Kincardine lost to Winghatn, 23-19. Thee rinks were skipped by Bert Shewfelt and Doug. Shiells, The Wingham rinks Were: Bill El- hat, Ivan Haskins, George Inglis and Clark Renwick, skip; Gil Miller, Bill Tiffin, jetties A, Carr and Dr. W. A. Irwin, skip. The two Wiegharri rinks will be hi London to-day for further competi- tion, At the annual meeting of the Wingham General Hospital Board, last Friday evening, the need for ire, creased aceoramodation was stressed by the chairman, superintendent and committee heads. No definite plan of action was settled on by the board. , Fred L. Davidson was in the chair and conducted the election of officers. This year's hospital board will be I made up of: Fred L. Davidson, ap- pointed by county council; Dr, Wm, Connell, medical assoc.; Murray John- son, town council; Reeve R. la, Cousins, town of Brussels; Alex Rob-, inson, East Wawanosh; John Fischer, Turnberry; A, D. MacWilliam,' W. G. Hamilton, Capt. Adams, H. C. Mac- Lean, G, L, Dunlop and R. E, Armi- tage. Chairman Fred L. Davidson thank- ed the board for their attendance at the meetings, and expressed his grati- tude to the superintendent and the MRS. WILLTh.M REM BREAKS HIP IN FALL When returning to her home after visiting a neighbour across the road, Mrs M. Reid slipped on a patch of ice and fell, fracturing her left hip, The accident occurred • on Saturday afternoon, when a light covering of snow made walking treacherous. She has since had her hip set and is resting comfortably. Her condition is reported as satis- factory. Dr. W. A. Crawford is at- tending. FORMER PRINCIPAL HARRY E. RICKER DIES A one time principal of Wingham High School, Harry Edwin Ricker, 79, died at Toronto General Hospital last week. Born at Dunnville, Mr. Ricker at- tended Hamilton Normal college, taught in public and continuation schools, and in 1913 received his M. A. degree from Queen's University. After leaving Wingham, Mr. Ricker went to North Bay where he was on the staff of North Bay Normal School for 28 years, and was principal for 11 years. He is survived by his widow, three daughters, Evelyn, Mrs. John Small- er and Helen, and a son, Dr. William Ricker, Nanstimo, B. C. Funeral service was held at Yorke Brothers' Chapel, Bloor St. W., at 2 p.m., Friday, January 18th. Inter- ment was in Park Lawn cemetery, Turnberry School Bd Elects James Hardie The inaugural meeting of the Turnberry School Board was held in Bluevale School on Thursday, Jan- uar 10th, at 8 p.m. All members pre- sent. The secretary-treasurer presid- ed for the election of a chairman. Moion by Kirton and Mundell that Jas. Hardie be Chairman for 1952. Carried. The Chairman then resumed his office and on motion of Holmes and Kirton Alex Corrigan was elected to sec.treas., for 1952 at a salary of $400.00 Carried, The minutes of pre- vious meeting were read and adopted on motion by Kirton and Powell. Motion by Powell and Mundell that we advertise for tenders for 8 cords cedar. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Mr. Gordon Wray, the Attendance Officer, was present and gave a re- port of the year's work. Motion by Holmes and Powell that Gordon Wray be appointed Attendance Offic- er for 1952 salary $35.00. Carried, The following correspondence was read: Harry Elliott's; Municipal World, H. C. MacLean, Rev. John Mills, Chas, Chapman Co. Ltd. Mot- ion by Kirton and Mundell that the Board send for six subscriptions to the Municipal World Carried. Motion by Kirton and Mundell that the accounts be paid. Carried. Teachers and Caretakers salaries, Cameron's Taxi, Dee. Transporta- tion, $109.50; A. C. Agnew, January Transportation $30,00; Ralph Shaw, January Transportation, $30.00; Mrs. G. E. Snell ,December Transportation $55,55; W, G. Dickison, Christmas treats, $5.69; Jennie Sheriff, Christ- mas treats, $11,66; C. D. Brown, Christmas treats, $13.00; Mrs, L. S. ?eater, Christmas treats, $7.25; How- ick Mutual Fire Mealtime, $0.45; E. W. Sellers, welding furnace dOor, No, 4, $1.50; MacMillan Co. of Can- ada, Books, $10.50; Copp Clark Co., Ltd., books, $5.26; Wingham Advance- Times, 88 cents ;Municipal World, (6) $12.00; D. Hutcheson No. 11, repairs, $13,75. Motion by Holmes arid Mundell that the 'meeting adjourn, next meet- Ing to be in Powell's School, Thers- day, Pelertitiry 21st., at 8 p.m. Alea 00friaati, See•qreas, • 0 - 0 - b Roy Wilson, Wingham Mehawk wingman gets set to lfloot iron Friday is Bobby Burns' take a shot on goalie Bob Sangster in a practice session at the local arena. Saturday night is hockey SADIE HAWKINS DANCE SLATED VOR ROYAL T On Friday evening, February 29th, the Wingham Curling Club Will spon- sor a Sadie Hawkins Dance et the Royal T. It is to be a masquerade, and Most fitting Costumes will be those selected from characters In the famous comic strip 'which gives rise to the twat, such as Hairlees Joe, Lit Abner, Daisy Mae and their pals. There will be an advance sale of tickets, starting at the end Of this week, Admission is $1.50 per couple and tickets may be purchased at the folloWing places; MeKibbon's Drug Store, Rae's Hardware, Cattelchael's Dry Goods, Murray Johnson's Garage, L. Hiseler end Sorl, Riltherferd's Grocery, Omar HaeelgroVe'e end Shaves Greeeteria, 23b Town of Wingham is Offering Sound Debenture Investment Needed by Troops In his address over the national • network of the CSC on Sunday even- ing Hon. Brook Claxton, Minister of National Defense, stressed the need Of the soldiers in the field for more news from their borne towns, The Minister, who spent the first two weeks of the year touring the battle lines in Korea, said that the boys need more news from home, "espee- jelly their home town newspapers, or clippings from them". Any families in this community or district who feel that relatives in the Korean, war would be interested in receiving The Advance-Times are asked to leave names and full ad- dresses at this office. The paper will he sent without charge to the soldiers, Hometown Papers !Stress Lack of Acconunodation t tiospatat Annua @eting