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The Exeter Advocate, 1897-4-8, Page 8entree LOCAL JOTTINGS. 1'boardt:rs wanted, The undersigned would be pleased to take a number of boarders. -Ladies or Gentlemen. First class aeeommoda tion. Terms reasonable. Apply at the House opposite Commerical Hotel. H. Buexineateet Farmers have commenced seeding, Seed the Advocate to your friends. $1.00 a year. 1V Ir. R. Elworthy moved on the Willis farm on Tuesday. Dr. Amos is having his premises beautified by a new fence. $1.50 buys a lovely new tweed dress, "latest style," at th Big Cash Store. Messrs. Prior and Armstrong shipped a carload of hogs to Toronto on Tues- day. Mr. John Welsh has commenced the erection of a tine brick house ou James Street. John Cudmore, Huron street, has graced the froot of his dwelling by a stew verandah. Mr. A. Walters has leased the Devon hotel for another year and will con- tinue the business, Mrs. John Mooreshead has disposed of her residence ou Mill street to Jr,a Powell of Wiueheisea. Black dress goods—biggest stock and biggest values, at the Big Cash Store. Mr. John Shute, 5 con.. Usborne, corn menced spring seeding on Monday last bth inst. M'ho's next? See the great living pic- tures at Gidley's Opera House this week. Every publisher should speak well of the town he lives in, When nothing good can be said of it it's time to move, As a coosequeuce of the anticipated American tariff, only about half the usual flax crop will be sown this sea- son. Miss Laura Lumley was thrown from a rig on Wednesday of last week while driving and sustained a dislocated wrist. You can save 25 per cent. ou your window shades if you buy at the Big Cash Store. Reginald, a young stn of Mr. Thos, Bissett, \Vittiam street, accidentally fell from a chair on Friday and had his arm broken. $3.03 lace curtains for $1.40 at the Big Cash Store. See them—they are a snap. Mr. Jas. Dennis hasvacatedhis old. workshop on the west side of Main St. and is now occupying the back part of Mr. Atkinson's blacksmith shop. The greatest and most startling lights in the world shown by the Cinemato- graphe this week. Vogt's' Attention. Bicycle suits for $3.50, at Johnston's. Stoves: Stovestt Stoves::: For Oxford Stoves and Ranges, call at Bissett's old stand, Exeter. A. S. Deavitt, agent. Death of Mrs. Born. This week it is our duty to record the death of Grace Herr,, relict of the late William Horn, who died at her,tate residence, London Road, yesterday, (Wednesday) after a prolonged illness, at the advanced age of 78 years and 18 days, Her remains will be interred at the Zion cemetery to morrow, (Friday). 3 Change for the Better.. The days of shoddy clothing is past. What is the use of buying shoddy goods when you can get a liue of Scotch tweed suits as good as ordered goods at $20 for the ready made price $9 50. This is the price we ask for a line of Scotch tweed suits made to our order Lining and workmanship equal to any tailor made goods. G. G. JOIu sTON. Clubbing Terns The ADVOCATE and Toronto Daily News for one year $1,75; ADVOCATE and Toronto Weekly Mail and Empire for one year $1.30; ADVOCATE and To ronto Weekly Globe for ono year $150; ADVOCATn and Loudon Weekly Adver- tiser for one year $1,40; ADvOe/TN and London Weekly Free Press for one year $1.75; ADVOCATE and Montreal Week ly Witness, for one year $1.60. Club- bing with other papers on the lowest terms, Our Pedagogues. "The executive committee of the West Huron Teachers' Association met in Godcrich on Saturday week to arrange a program for the next meeting at Ex- eter on May 21st and 22nd. A pleas- ing feature of the occasion will be six addresses by prominent teachers 01 the district on "Sixty years a Queen—a Retrospect." It is said the corning meeting promises to be a red letter day in the history of the Institute:"—Gode- rich Signal. Is advertising necessary ? Of course it isn't, neither is the telegraph, nor the limited train; but when it comes to making quick eonnections they're mighty convenient. With meadow larks, catbirds golden winged woodpeckers at.d chipping spar- rows in the woods and lieli:= not to mention birds that come ear.ier in the season, it looks and sounds very much as if summer was not far away. The Rev. H. D. Steele, of West Lorne, who is well and favorably known in Exeter and vicinity, having been sta tioned in Kirkton, has been appointed by the Bishop of Iluron to the parish of Port Stanley and expects to remove as soon as a successor is appointed to Dut- ton, Bismark and Rodney. The fools are not all dead yet. One of them bnrrowed a uewspnper, the other day, and discovered an advertisement headed: " How to Make Pants Last," He sent fifty cents for instructions and in due time received the following: "make the coat and vest first." At last accounts the simpleton was trying to recover his money by legal process, Mr. Ernest Smith, of the Western University, London, conducted service in the Trivitt Memorial Church, on Sunday both morning and evening Mr. Smith'(: earnest manner and culti- vated voice, elicited many words of ap proval from different members of the eongregation. All look forward to vouch good resulting from Mr. Smith's ministry in the future. We are in no way superstitions, but if it he so that the killing of a snake early in spring is a sign of bringing all enemies under subjection, doubtless W. Routley c' tun Loudon Road, will have smooth sailing for some time to come. Ore day last week he killed no less than sixteen snakes, the longest of wbich measured 6 feet, 3 inches. You will miss the grandest sights of your life time if you. miss the Living pictures. of the Qineanatographe this week. Parlor The parlor shoe. store is the place for bargains. J. W. Broderick bas just re- ceived another lot of boots and shoes— all brand new goods—also a baukrnpt stock which has been purchased at a low rate on the dollar. IT 15 A GOOD STOOK and will be offered cheap. We haye placed on our bargain tables a job lot of shoes—regular prices $1.00 $1.25 and $1.50 per pair—your choice of this lot ouly 50 ceuts per pair. Don't miss this chance, attend the cheap sale at once. .1. W. BRODEitICK. Death of Mr. Samuel Ittiulcs, There died at the family residence. Exeter North, on Friday last, another of our oldest inhabitants, iu the person of Samuel Rieke, at the age of 64 years, About sixteen years ago the deceased was stricken with an attack of pertly. sis in his spinal column which afflicted all the lower portion of his body and rendered him entirely helpless, and al though he enjoyed comparatively good health, he was compelled to keep his bed all those years. He was a former resident of Usborne where he lived for many years. He leaves a wife, four sons and four daughters to mourn his demise, His remains were interred in the Centralia cemetery on Sunday. Pastor Called. We notice that Rev. Mr Ramsey, of Mount Forest, has accepted the call ex- tended to him by Knox church, Otta- wa. The former pastor of this congre- gation was Rev. Mr, Ballantyne, who resigned tbe pastorate to accept a pro- fessorship in Knox. College, Toronto. Rev, Mr- .Ramsey, the now paster, is a former Huron boy,being a native of Ex- eter, and for several years was the es teemed pastor of Londesboro and Hul lett congregations, which charges he resigned a few years ago to accept a call from the congregation which he now leaves for Ottawa. In selecting Mr. Ramsey, the Ottawa people have made no mistake. They will find him a good preacher, an energetic pastor and an earnest and Indefatigable wor- ker in the Master's vineyard. Personal ;Mention Mr. James Petty, of Heusa.% was in towu Wednesday. Janes St. 'Methodist Church. Ex -Ser; •'t, Major Schoof, called the Christian Soldier, will occupy the pul- pit of true James St. Methodist;; Church next Sabbath morning and evening, and wilt speak of the spiritual condition of Africa and Missionary work there, On Monday evening he will lecture on "Darkest Africa Lighted Up," giving also his experience amour !he natives and Boers and life in the gold and diamond fields. He will also exhibit a large number of curiosities. Mr. Schoof was a member of the mounted Police that took part in Dr. Jameson's raid into Transvaal An intresting tirne is expecting. Admission 15 ceuts tie ittinere Displays. The spring millinery openings held at the various millinery departments in town Friday and Saturday last must have been a perfect dream of delight to huudreds of the fair sex who throng- ed the show rooms. The most fashion- able millinery for this season will con- sist of the brightest and most dazzling colcrs, and the glory of the summer is foreshadowed in the up to date head gear. Flowers will grace every hat in profusion intermixed; with a great deal of fruit, cherries and holly and mistletoe predominating. In flowers, „ eraniams, popies and violets are to the front. The hats themselves will be mostly made of satin braid, nearly all the best straws being made of this ma terial. Some of the colors to be worn are purples, corn -flower bine, brightest buttercup yellow, vivid pinks, brilliant reds, pearl grey and a sprinkling of black. Green will be combined with everything. A meeting for bicycle riders will be called iu a few days to discuss matters and form a code of rules for the guid- ance of those riding on sidewalks. Par- ticular caution slhouid be observed by those riding not to interfere with pedes- triersWe would suggest that the rider keep rbcs outside of the walk and the pedestrain the inside. Jliouse of Refuge Notes. The latest arrivals are John Haves, from Norris, and Murdock McKay, from Tuckersmith. Andrew Wester has re- covered the use of his limb and left last week for Auburn to go to work, The House, of Refnge. Committee met last Friday anddid a lot of business pertain.. ing to the institution. The contract for erecting a hog pen and poultry bouse was awarded to Gutterage and Mustard, their teuder for concrete build. ing being the lowest, The contract for supplying fruit and ornamental trees was awarded to John Stewart, of Ben - miller Nurseries. The . contract for building refrigerator was given to Dy- mond and he has the material here and now putting it together, The inspec- tor was instructed to have sidewalks made around the House as soon as pos- sible. The Rev. J. W. Holmes, of Mitch ell, conducted services hero last Sun. day and the inmates were very much pleased to hear him again. The Huron Medical Association will meet there on the 13th inst., and they expect to have a very interesting session. Remember this week is the visitationof the great reat and sensational Cinemato- sraphe: Detective Westcott has been on the sick list for several days. Mist Maud Harness is confined to her bed with a severe illness, Thos. Boyle has accepted a situation with Mr. P. Pickard as clerk. Mr. Ed. Gill, of Grand Bend, called on friends in town on Wednesday. Miss V. Fisher, left Exeter on Friday to visit her sister, Mrs, W. A. Davis in London. Geo. W. Holman, of Seaforth, gave the Advocate a pleasant call Saturday. Little Netta Fulton is at present very ill and under the doctor's ware. Geo, O'Niel, of Lucan, has accepted a position with Geo. Eacrett as harness maker. Russell Howard left Tuesday for St Marys where he has accepted a position as tailor. Fred. Treble left Wednesday for Dungannon to accept a situation as blacksmith. Mrs. Wm. Cann visited her mother, Mrs. Fuss, at Zurich this week, who is seriously ill. Exeter School _Report,. Room I—Class A—Almer Nelson' Stella Gregory. Willie Bawden. Class B—Anna Martin, Alice Handford. Class C—May Thomas, Lillie Robinson, Rus- sel Southeott, Frank Treble. No. on roll 38, average attendance 31, Room II—Sr, IV—Eddie Hooper. Edna McCallum, Frank Zinger, Russel Frayne, Olive Treble, Teua Rankin. Jr. IV—Frances Rowcliffe, Cora Mc Pherson, Ethel Dow, Sam Thomas, Flossie Snell, Florence Bissett. No. on roll 40, average attendance 34. Room III—Sr. III—Mervyn Hicks, May Clarke, Herby Gregory, Mervyn Huston, Lillie McInnes, Vera Hawk - shave. Jr. IIT --Annie Jones, Lucretia Wherry, Dolly Dickson, Ethel harmer, Louise Carling, Henry Fink. No. on roll 57, average attendance 46 Room IV—Sr. III -Carrie Dyer, V. Hardy, Shirley Bobier, Edna Davidson, Nettie Walters, Fred Hawkshaw. Jr. III -Jennie Murry, Georgie Hyndman, Gilbert Williams, Mabel Newton, Win. nue Carling. Ettie Kerslake. No. on roll 58, average attendance 49. Room V—Sr. II—Mary Parsons, Garnet Heywood, Edna Foliick, Melvin Southeott, May Snell, Vera Cobbledick. Jr. 2-011ie Prier, Charlie Dyer, Martha Carling, Edna Dow, Hazel Browning, Elmore Senior. No. on Roll 67, 'aver- age attendance 54. Room VI—Sr. iI—George Jones Percy Wood, equal, Katie Bartuer, Willie Willis, Isaac Horn, Maud Quante Jr 'II -Charlie Long, Viola Sutton, Gertie Gould, May Quance, Fred Tre- vethick, Castor Willis. No. on Roll 74, average attendance 54. Room VII—Sr. II Frank Weekes, Gerty Smith, Bruice Crews, Offa Mc Pherson, Gertie Treyethick,Olive Gould. Garnet Welsh, Maudud Fanson, Mary Murray, Lillie Acheson, Mabel Will - tame, Jimmie Bawden. No. on roll 74, average attendance 64.5 GZ Blankets Lost Between the Willis farm, Usborne, and Exeter, on Monday, March 29th, a pair horse blankets, Finder will confer a favor by leaving same at this officer L'onitrniatson. On Thursday evg, . April 1st, the Right Rev. Maurice S. Baldwin, D. D. Lord Bishop of Huron; administered the Scriptural and Apostolic Rite of Confirmation, or "The Laying on of Hands." to twenty-four candidates in the Trivitt Memorial.church. The ser- vice was a very solemn and impressive oue. Evening prayer was read by the Revs. Messrs. Mills and McQuelien, after which the Bishop addressed the candidates at length, pointing out the Scriptural origin of confirmation, its meaning and purpose. The candidates were theu presented for the reception of the Rite by the Rector. After the Laying on of Hands by the Biehop, his Lordship addressed the congregation at same length. As usual the Bishop's words were listened to with greatest attentionland his earnest words found au echo in many hearts, as he spoke feelingly of the Christians hope and the Christians life His Lordship represent- ed each candidate with a certificate of confirmation, and gave a text from the Holy Scripture to each one as a motto for their, Christian life. 'rhe service closed with prayer and the benediction was pronounced by the Bishop. The music was most eppropri. ate and the atteudance very large. Fashionable Wedding. The home of Mr. Wm. Welsh, Wil- liam street, was the scene of a fashion- able eyent on Tuesday last, the occasion being the solemnization of the nupitais of Mr, James Inksatera prominent merchant of Paris, and Miss May Welsh, third daughter of Mr. Wm, Welsh, As announced by invitation, the ceremony took place at high noon. The bride entered the parlor 00 the arta of her father, looking charming in a handsome costume of brocaded satin, with plaited chiffon bodice trimmed with pearls, and the usual veil and boquet of white roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Maud. Welsh, (bride's sister), was attired in a becoming dress of canary silk and also presented a handsome appearance. Mr. Robert Inksater, brother of the groom, acted as groomsman and the Rev. H. W. Locke performed the ceremony iu the presence of numerous guests. Af- ter the ceremony was performed and the congratulatious were received the whole company repaired to the dining room where the tables were laden with luxuries, maintaining for Mr, and Mrs Welsh their enviable reputation as host and hostess. The wedding dnhnor over, the company repaired to the parlor where all enjoyed theme( Ives in sing- ing and social chat until 4.30 o'clock when the happy couple were driven to the depot and arnid a shower of good wishes and rice took the evening train for Paris where they will make their future home. The bridal presents formed a magnificent array, compris- ing articles of use and value to a great number. Among those present from a distance we noticed the following:— Mrs. J. luksater and the elisses Inksat- er, of Paris; Mrs. and Miss Waters, and Miss Tomliuson, of London, Miss Maud Welsh, of Listowel, and Miss Lillian Welsh, of Leamington, Mr. Robert Ink- sater, of Paris, and Mr. W. Holloway, of Clinton. We have great pleasure in joining with her numerous friends in best wishes for the future happtness and welfare of herself and worthy hus- band. Mr. John Speakman is making pre- parations at Grand Bend Park for the corning season. Miss Sarah Fair, who has been laid up with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, is recovering. Miss Flossie Jeckell, who visited frieeds in Aylmer during the past month returned home Friday. Geo. Baker left Thursday for Mount Forest where he has accepted a situa- tion is a furniture factory.. John Granger, of Dixie, arrived in town Wednesday and is busy making preparation to start the saw mill here this week Mrs, Waters and daughter and Miss Tomlinson, who attended the wedding of Miss Welsh, left for their homes in London last evening. Mrs. Chas. Eacrett, who has beer. here attending at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Welsh, left for her home in Sarnia on Wednesday. Mrs Welsh, James Street, is again seriously ill and on Sunday and Mon- day was not expected to Itye, but at time of writing is somewhat easier. At the recent medical examinations in Toronto, H. P. Ross, son of Mr. D. Ross, passed This first year examination very creditably, having passed with 70 marks. Mr. Andrew Stewart, who has been visiting friends and relatives in Us. borne, is again visiting his brother James here. He will leave shortly for his home in Waterloo, Wis, At the recent medical examinations held at the Trinity University, Toron- to, Mr. A. W. Hotham, who formerly taught school in S. S. No. 3, Stephen, passed his primary examinations with honors. We congratulate Arthur on his marked ability. Mrs. John Dearing, after a pleasant visit of six weeks among her relatives and friends here, left on Friday morn- ing for her home in Marlette, Mich., accompanied by Miss Winnie Taylor, youngest daughter of Mrs. Thomas Bis- sett, sr., who will visit her sister there for a few weeks. John Crooks who has been clerking for Messrs. Pickard &.Son left Saturday for Goderich to accept a similiar posi- tion. During bis comparatively short stay here, by his genial and obliging disposition in business, he made many warm friends who will regret to hear of his departure. Connell Proceedings. Council met pursuant to adjourn- ment, at the Town Hall, Exeter, April and. All present. Minutes of prev. bus meeting were read and confirmed Circular from City clerk of Toronto, re exemptions filed. Mr. Parsons asked in behalf of the James Street Methodist Church, for permission to tap a drain on Audrew street. Dauncey—Rollins, that permission be granted.—Carried. Dauncey—Snell, that Messrs. Taylor and Rollins wait on the Board with a view to get statement of assets etc.— Carried. A deputation waited on the Council with a request for the corpora- tion of the Council, re opening street at Dr. Browning's. Rollins—Dauncey,that the Reeve and Messrs. Taylor and Snell be a committee to wait ou Dr Brown ing regarding the matter.—Carried. Mr. Hurdon asked for a grant of $15 to assist iu procuring a recreation ground for the lacrosse and other clubs. Snell —Rollins, that $1.0 be granted.—Car- ried. A deputation of bicyclists waited on the Council asking that the by-law prohibiting riding on the side walks on the back streets be recinded. Rollins- Snell, that the by-law re bicycles' be amended so as to allow riding on back street side walks in day time. Amend- ment by Taylor—Dauncey, that the bicycle question be laid over for future consideration, The Reeve declared in favor of the original motion, Daun cey—Rollins, orders as follows:—S. Handford, $6, labor; Geo. Atkinson, 50e. do.; Thos. Welsh, $2.28 do ; W. Phair, $2.28 do.; J. N. Howard $58,28 electric lighting to April 1st; H. Parsons $24- 80, night watch service to 1st April. Carried. Rollins—Dauncey, that the petition re cow by-law, be Bled,—Car- ried. Rollins—Dauncey, that the mat- ter of granolithic pavement be dropped. Carried. By Law No. 7, 1897, to amend by law No. 12, 1896, was duly read and passed, on motion of A. J. Rollins, sec- onded by C. Snell. The Council ad- journed until the third Friday in April at 8 o'clock p. m. M. EACRETT, Clerk. TIIE BIG C_ASII STORE. CASH OR PRODUCE --- O101E PRICE TO ALL. DES GOODS.-- These are days of dress goods selling at the Big Cash Store. The Big Cash Store for Dress Goods says everyone, We are this week showing a special line of new and up-to-date silk and wool mixtures, also a new line of Brochee tweed effects. Just about the sweetest and nattiest goods you ever saw. We would like to show you through our lovely stock of Dress Goods. We can please you 10 style. Come and try. They came, They saw. They bought. Yes i That's what a great many ladies have done since our show rooms have been opened. Such a magnificent array of beauty never decked our tables before, and prices were never so much in your favor. We will be pleased to show you our new millinery at any time. LACE V 4d NAIITn Special sale of Job Lace Curtains now on. We bought an immense lot at a very low rate and we are now dealing them out to the public. We have the biggest lace curtain values you ever saw. WALL PAPER Yes, wall papers are on the quick march. We show nearly ten thousand rolls of new paper. We can save you from 10 to 25 per cent. on your wall papers. Como and see the largest, choicest and cheapest stock of wall paper in towii. Buy your Carrot, Turnip and Mangel seed from us and save money. J. A. STEWART. Stores close at 6:30 each evening excepting Wednesday and Saturday. Canadian 81, American Wali Paper. We are the only merchants in town carrying the cel- ebrated American Wall papers—Hundreds of paterns to pick from. The designs are excellent ,this season. GLACE CURTAINS & CARPETS, — We have placed into stock 375 pairs of Lace Curtains, and all were bought cheap, and will be sold at low profits. $1 50 Lace Curtains $1 00 1 25 ALL VERY WIDE 1 5 rA 1D 3 I.2 YAKS WM 2 50 Parkhill: A young man was arrested here on Saturday night charged with passing counterfeit money, but was discharged owing to the evidence not being conclusive. Bayfield: Mr. James McGee wife and family have moved here from Blyth. Mr. McGee haying purchased that val- uablesquare ou the from Mr. Wm. Clarke and has also secured the mail carrying and stage route. I '�7 5 " 0 2 0 if 2 50 4 00 of 44 cc 6C cc 64 Carpets in Union, - all 'Wool, Tallestx•y, Pruasels and Temps. See them before buying. Eo J. SPACK A & CO., Samwell's Black, Exeter OHSTDNS7 e of e °inest Selections of Window Shades , -41A 11011 For the next two weeks we ask you to look at a few special bargains picked up at low prices and offered as draw- ers to the buying public at less that regular prices. • AVERY LOW - 5 pieces good pattern check flan- nelettes worth 8 cts., now 5 cents; 5 pieces towliug good goods worth 7 cts. for 4 cts; 5 pieces gooal pat- terns washing shirting ginghams, were 8c. now 5c.; 1 piece brown corduroy, worth 75c. new 50c.; 10 pieces newest designs dress goods, worth 35c. now 25. We ask you . to look through our line of dress goods and prints. .A. good line of fancy cups, saucers and plates, worth $1.25, now $1.00 a dozen; 2 dozen good line ladies' Oxford shoes worth $1.00 now 75c.; 1 case Men's heavy plow shoes all leather, worth $1.60 for 95 cis.; 1 case men's heavy plow shoes two buckle, worth $I.40 now $1.25, See our line of new chocolate and dark wine shoes, the finest line manu- factured in Canada, by the Strat- ford Shoe Co., hand made goods, children's and Misses fine shoes and slippers new shades and makes, at 50 cis., and upwards to 90 cts; 12 only, men's tweed suits,^good values at $6.00 for $4.50; 12 only, men's tweed suits, good values at $9.00 for $6,00: 12 only, men's serge suits, good values at $10.00 for $6.75. Also the greatest values in boy's and youths' suits we have ever shown. See our line of wool pants for men at 95. go JOHWSTO$. in the town can be found at the Market Store. We can suit you in quality, color and price. We have the very newest in Ladies Black or Tan Oxford Shoes, Prices 75c, $1.00, $L50, $1.75, $2.25. . Turnip Seed. Skirvings P. top; Halls West - burgs Elephant ar MonarchSuttons Champion. All at prices away down. Market Depot. JO P. 11685 Wanted—An .Idea Who can think of some simple thing to patent? Protect your ideas- they -may bring you wealth. Write JOAN WEDDERBURN 8 CO. Patent Attor- neys, Washington. D. 0., for their $1,600 prize offer and list of two hundred insertions wanted. Ohriste's COMMERCIAL LIVERY. First-class Rigs and Horses Orders left atHawkshaw's Hotel, or at the Livery Stable, Chr'istie's old Stand will receive prompt at- tention Terms Reasonable molephone ALL Conneetiox Clinton: A pleasant event occurred at the home of Mr. J. Brown, on March BOth, when his eldest daughter,' Miss Lura, became the wife of Mr. Charles McTaggart, a prosperous young farm- er of Aylmer. The bride was becom- ingly attired, and was assisted by her sister, Miss Neiiie, while Mr. Drysdale, of Aylmer, officiated as groomsman. Rev. R. Millyard officiated. Blanchard: After three days confined to bed Mrs. Wm. Dunnell joined the great majority across the bourne from whence none return ou March 28th. She had been ailing for some time and three days before her demise took la grippe which seemed to hasten a dis- ease that it ..its not known had attack- ed her— . Her cancer of the stomach husband and three sons are left to mourn her death. n . Maria : seen s e}a}.115nes.`7L Sea lkienr