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HURON & MIDDLESEX GAZETI
THHIRTY-SIXTIH. YEAR ---NO 184
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JONES & CLARKS'
Phone No. 32.
New Spring Goods for the
Early . Buyer
Our Stock is Fast Filling Up
NOW that Spring is almost here you will find it
to your advantage to secure your Spring and
Summer wearables early. We are all ready
for the early shopper with our magnificent show-
ing of new Dress Goods, Trimmings, Linen Suit-
ings, Ginghams, Chambrays, Vestings, White
Waists, Whitewear and everything that is new
for the coming season.
New Spring Dress Mateials
Exclusive Cloths, Latest Colorings ':1
An aristocratic showing of the very correct French and
British Suiting' now ready for your approval. A prominent
feature is the surpriainKly stylish cloths at popular prices. 50c.
75c, $1.00 per yard. New Grays, Greens, Blues, London Smoke
and a charming range of Blacks.
Beautiful New White Waists
This season we are showing the largest and most stylish
range of dainty \Vhite Waists we have ever put before the peo-
ple of Exeter. Every waist is a garment of style; long or short
sleeves. Prices from 81 up to $4.50.
Dress Skirts
Are a big factor in our store
this season. they are very
handy to secure being all
ready for wear. Nice Voile
with Satin or Silk trimmings.
Se ea and Panawas are the
leading clothe.
Embroideries and
insertions
From the one inch trim-
ming to the 18 inch corset
cover Embroideries. We have
a very large assortment as
they will be very much used
for this season.
Colored Underskirts
Of Silk, Heatherblooni,
Moreen and Sateen. The col-
ors are blue. green, brown,
grey and black. An ideal,
Underskirt to match any
suit you may buy. All at
very low pricer+.
Wash Goods
Now is the time to buy
them. The new Prints, Ging-
hams, Chambrays, Linens,
Vestings and Muelins. Our
stock is large and the pat-
terns are correct in the sea-
sonable shades.
HOUSE FURNISHINGS
For the Spring House Cleaning
New Lace Curtains
" Madras -'
Sw:se
Muslin
Tapestry
Matting'
Linoleums
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New Wilton Room Rugs
" Velvet ••
" Brussels
" Tapestry
" Wool
" Medallion
" Carpets
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Jones & Clark
Headquarters for the Celebrated W. E. Sanford
Clothing also high grade shoes and wall paper.
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EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING. MAR 4 t 11 1909,
Exeter Council
Tuesday February 23rd, 1903. A11
the members present. The minutes
of last meeting read and approved
Mr. E. Treble addressed the council in
regard of selling some of the old Band
Musio per Carling -Luker.
That Councillors Johns and Neaman
be a committee to confer with Mr.
Treble. -Carried.
The by-law regarding the C. 1'. It.
railway was discussed with Mr. Dick-
son, who was present.
Per Johns -Luker that the Reeve
with Councillor 'Iceman be a com-
mittee with Mr. Dickson and further
look into the railway by-law. Car-
ried.
Per Carling -Johns, that the com-
missioner see to repairs on water
tanks at Town Ball.
Amendment lleaman-Johns, that
the Reeve with Councillor Carling and
the Cotnulissioner get the necessary
repairs made to water tanks. Car-
ried.
By-law No. 5 1909.
A by-law relating to the member
of Town Licenses to be issued in the
Municipality was read and was ac-
cepted on motion of 'lreaman-Johns
and ordered to be read the 2nd and
3rd time. The Reeve and Clerk sign-
ing the same and the seal of the Cor-
poration attached there to.
The following accounts were read
and orders drawn in payment The
Exeter Times Printing Coy., nomina-
tion notice $2.00; Geo. Cudmore, labor
4.75: W. Skinner, wood, 7.00: ,W.
J. Bissett, meals for tramps, 1.50; J•'.
Mellott, labor, 1.25; nmounting in all
to $16.50. Passed on motion of
Ilea man -Luker. Carried.
Adj by Johns. Next night of meet-
ing 'March 5tb.
Jos. Senior, Clerk.
Y. M. C. A.
MARCH 9th TO 12th at 8 1'. M.
SENIOR'S HALL
Special Meetings for Men.
Mr. W. G. Mason is a special Evan-
gelistic secretary of the International
Committee of the Y. M. C. A. Ile is
familiarly known as "Big Mason" and
!has had a ti - de experience. A few
years he spent as a shanty man. Af-
ter becoming a christian entered col-
lege. played football on his college
team. After graduation he was or-
dained to the Ministry. 'Ile is a man
who knows men and is a most tete-'
ful spen kers.
lien I Don't miss hearing h:111.
Centralia
Miss 13. M. Scott n deaconess of
Toronto. addressed a well attended
meeting in the Methodist church on
Friday evening. She gave an interest-
ing talk. especially on the slum work
such ladies engage in so cheerful.
The deaconess movement in the
Methodist church promises much for
the future.
Etta Coughlin Miss MiE a o rghlin left for Toronto
on Saturday. where she has accepted
a position ns stenographer for her
brother Mr. Gus. Coughlin.
Last Sunday was choir Sunday in
the Methodist church when special
music was furnished by the choir
under the leadership of Miss Sarah
Neil and Bev. W. 1i. Butt delivered
a special sermon on church music. •
Looking Into
the Eye
BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 8th
BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 8th
Great Free Optical Demonstration
Will take place at my store. i have employed W. Ward Simpson, the
shadow.test expert to give me a two•weeks' course in Retinosocopy.
During his stay in Exeter, every eye -sight sufferer is invited to
a Free examination Do not neglect this opportunity to consult a
elan who is a specialist in this line of work. By his new method of
examination he "looks into the eye" and measures the error accur-
ately, thus doing away with all guesswork and mistakes. If you are
having any kind of eye trouble, or if your children's eyes need atten-
tion, make an appointment, early. Not only near -sight, far -sight an(1
osti1'nation, but muscular eye -weakness and eye -strain of every de-
scription will be successfully treated.
Remember his Consultations are Free of Charge
Any person wishing to purchase glasses will be changed for merely
the price of the material used.
Jeweller
SAXON FITTON Optician
Air. Simpson will be at my store from Monday, a.m. March Sth till Friday evening Mardi
12th, from Mtmday a. m. March kith till Friday evening March lOth and Monday and
Tuesday Match 22nd and 23rd.
Mr. W. It. Elliott shipped another
load of horses on Monday to the
School Reports
North West.
•
es .
A cone f 11 d b •
social was
given in the Methodist church ander
the auspices of the Choir. There
o owe ;t s i
err
was a large gathering and a most
enjoyable time spent. The pro-
gramme rendered. consisting of home
talent including Misses Vera Essery,
Sarah Neil, Fleda Maker. Messrs. T.
Bayes, 11. and C. Duplan and A.
Wolfe, Crediton who composed the
quartette, Miss unlet, of Crediton
besides Miss 0. Vern, Mr. Herb.
Southcott and l'rof. Brown, of Exe-
ter, 11. Swann, of Eden. also ren-
dered valuable assist antes.
Next Sunday iter. S. Salton, of
Trowbridge, a former pastor of this
circuit will pre acb Missionary Ser.
Vices here while Rev. W. 11. Butt
take Missionery Services at Trow-
bridge.
Rev. W. 11. Mutt concluded his ser-
ies of sermons last Sunday evening
utter touching on India, Chinn. Ja-
pan and Africa. These sermons have
been of unusual interest and have
created a great enthusiasam along
the Missionary line.
The Epworth League under the
presidency of Mr. T. Moyes is grad-
ually increasing in membership and
interest. On Tuesday evening the
meeting was in charge of Miss Vera
Essery and the President when a
missionary topic was given by him.
Miss Swan was the guest of Miss
Victoria Miners, of Exeter. on gat-
urday.
Ki rkton
A Young People's Ball was held in
Aberdeen hall last Thursday even-
ing, promoted by Stanley Green, Wrn.
Nairn and Silas Balkwell. The lunch
was provided by the well known firm
of 'Caterers, Hoskin & Co.. and was
pronounced a sumptuous repast. A
large gathering was present and one
and all enjoyed a good time.
Richard Paynter, of the 4th Line
Blanshard entertained their friends
and neighbors to a social evening
last µ•eek.
Mr. Wn,. llazleaa•ood has returned
from his visit to London.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. 11. Tufts
taincd a few friends to a
evening hast week.
Mr. Harvey Leigh has left here to
resume his duties as telegraph oper-
ator for C. 1'. R.
Mr. and Mrs. 1. Selves entertained
a large gathering of neighbors and
friends to a party last Friday even-
ing, on the celebration of their China
Wedding.
A wedding took place last week
at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wiles
when their daughter Mabel was uni-
ted to Mr. Wesley Batten, of Ander-
son, by the 'Rev.. Bartlett, of \Vood-
b a nL.
Mrs. Thompson, Michigan, 1', S. A..,
is visiting her mother, firs, Robert
Fletcher of this village who is very
sick.
Mrs. 'C. Clark, of London, is vis-
iting friends in the vicinity this week.
Mrs. Wm. Sawyer. of London. is
visiting • her sister Mrs. Fletcher in
the village.
We regret to announce the death
of Norman H. Balfour, aged 25, at
Toronto, on Saturday last. from com-
plications following Typhoid Fever.
The funeral took place front his
father's residence on Elgin Street,
west, ward, tit. Mary's on Tuesday,
March 2nd. was interred in the St.
Mary's cemetery, followed by a large
concourse of relatives and friends.?
Wreaths were sent by the students of
the Veterinary College, 'Toronto,
where the deceased was a student,
also by relatives and friends, which
were very beautiful. The Times tor-
respondent with its readers, sym-
pathiee sincerely with the loved ones
of our hate friend.
Master Frnnk Moore is horse for
the summer. to assist his father
with his increasing business.
M r. 1. Kerslake has moved on to
the Bentley Farm 4th, Line.
enter -
social
EXETER SCCMOOI. REPORT
IHIGII 8011001. DEPARTMENT
Forum Ili. honors, 11. Martin, 86;
T. danders 80: K. Collins, 78 ; A. Me-
Mabon, 75. Pass E. Willis. 73; L.
Sanders, 7i: A. Dow. 71; 'Cathleen
Stewart, 71: \\'. Battey, 67; L. Mar-
tin, 66: J. Oestreicher. 66 : I. Bowe,
61; L. Snell, 64 : G. ltutt, 63 ; 1. Hand-
ford, 62: It. Hooper, 62 ; C. Pickard
:6,l. No. on roll 29; Daily average,
28. Wm. 11 Weidenhanrmer, 15. A.,
l'rincipa 1.
FOBill '11, 11. 8. D.
Honors, Jean Crassiek, 81 ; Gladys
pestle, 80; Willie Monteith, 79; N.
Amy, 78; Victor Sweet. 75 ; Gladys
Ford, 75. Pass, Loftus Herta, 73; 11.
Triebner, 72; Sara Petty, 71: Charlie
Lunsford, 71; Ethel Case, 70; Gar-
vey Acheson, 69: llubert Jones, 66;
Barry Carling. 66; Arthur Coleman.
65; Tom 1'enhale, 61; Willie Mc-
Lean, 62. No. on roll 23. Daily aver-
age, 8. L. Gregory, Teacher.
FORM 1, 11. S. 1).
('ass, M. Elston, 73; W. Weisnriller
71; 0. Hooper, 71 : 0. Copeland, 70:
C. Wood. 70; II. Fu ke, 69 ; 11. llog-
garth, 68: R. Dearing. 66; 0. Dear-
ing, 65; C. l'ickard, 61; W. Sillery,
64; 0. Atkinson, 62; .L. 'Rivers, 61;
G. Passmore, 61; 1•'. Triebner, 60.
Commercial Sr. -Honors, IL Mc-
ICay, 87; G. ilissett, 80; 11. Pope, 78:
0. \Vood, 76; F. Beaver, 76. Pass, '1
Hunter, 71; E. Wood, 04. Commercial
Jr. Pass„ \V. Bradt, 72: 15. Boyle, 68
Number on roll, 47; Daily average,
44. A. M. Johnston, Teacher.
ROOM IV
Sr. IV, Honors, Ruby Wood, 90;
Reginald Bissett, 89 ; .Madeline Car-
ling, 85 ; Clarence Heywood, 85 ; N
Ilrickwood, 79 ; Leon Treble, 77: j;res-
ton Dearing, 76. 1'ass, Stella South-
cott, 74: Jean Seldon, 70: Gordon
Taylor, 70; Irene Rivers, 69 ; Mary
Acheson, 69; Young Creech, G'J: Lulu
Snell, 68; Irene hardy, 67; Willie
Snell. 65 ; Nelson 11111, 62: Mary Dav-
is, 62; Willie Heideman, 61.
Jr. IV. honors, Bert Gillies, 87 •
Fred Mel'herson, 87; Greta Bissett
83: Flora Linney, 82 ; Russell Balk -
will, 79; Nellie Jones, 75. i'ass G
d'enhale, 68; Velma Easterbrook, 61
No. on roll 33, average attendance
30. C. Vosper, Teacher.
ItOOM V,
Sr. 111, honors, Linden Harvey.
Pass, Irno Sweet. Muriel Jones, 13.
Walker, Ernest ilarvey, Lola Taylor,
Ilarry Snell, Gladys Delve, Oliver
ilodgert. Junior 'Iii, honors, Harper
Rivers. fess, Willie Manson, Mag-
gie Case. Maurice Senior, Mildred
Heywood, Ethel Day, Beatrice llod-
gert. J. Murray, Teacher.
ItOOit V1.
Jr. 1I1, honors, Edith Davis, 92; A.
black, 8:5; Marjorie Beldon, 82 ; j;'nn-
nic Howey. 82; .Maud (licks, 81: 'lin-
es '(teed, 79; Harry Parsons, 7lt;
Huston, 79. !'ass, Eart Cookson, 71;
Jos. Craig, 76 • Thos. Clark, 70
Jos.
Ferguson, , ;,neon, 69 ; Hugh Smith, 61. Sr.
ll, honors, Lila %merle. 93; Marvin
Vincent, 91; illelville Gt.dnian, 87;
Gerald Fitton, 84; Allen Curter. 84:
Stanley McFalls, 79; Bertha llorney
78; Lora Holden, 76; Gordon Ford, 76
Karl Weidenhtunwer. 75; 1 u:s, G.
Orlwein. 74 ; Dorothy Kunz. 69. No
on roll, 39. Average attendance, 31.
11. Kinsman. Teacher.
1tOOl1 VII.
Jr. 11. Milton Kydd, 95; E. Johns
R5 ; Cecil Dearing, 84 ; Marguerite
l'ickard, 83; Mary Dny, 80; Mny Pat-
terson, 77 ; Grace Carling. 68 ; HIM.'
ell Marshall, 6(1; Jack Ilurdou, 40.
8r. pt. ll. Harold Boyle, 7); Wilfred
ltcndlc 65 ; Vera Marshall, 62. ; Pris-
cilla Collinge•ood, 52. No. on roll, 46
Average attendance, :ia. 1'. W. How-
ard. Teacher.
ROOM VIII.
.Jr. 11, Class A., Rhoda Cornish. 90;
Alice 'Taylor. 84; Herbert (lector, 79;
Drew Knight, 79; Violet Welch, 78;
Millie Walker. 77; Mildred llardy,76
Lillie \Vniker 61. Class 13., Willie
Jacobi, 87; Mary Morlock, 76: Irene
Eaelerbrook. 72. Sr. pt. 11., Alvin
Cornish, 92; \Villic Brown, 90: Clif-
ford Ma Ilett, 85; Vera sweet, s5; C.
Morley, 83; Leon Palmer 71; .Milton
Bedford, 72 ; Czar harness, 71. Jr.
pt. 11., Frankie Alothcrsill, 80; .Win -
tile Knight. 76 ; 1': iscilla Cornish, 73;
Wilbert Gillespie, 70; 1't .1., Earl
McGee, 85; Josephine Davis, 82; C.
Beaman. 80: Mabel Moulden, 72 ; G.
Fink, 68. No. on roll 4n, avernge at-
tendance 33. Al. V. Martin, Teacher.
LEARN 1)11ES8 MAKING.
WANTED;-Ladien to ierarn dress
and mantle cutting. Whether you
be the wife or daughter of a farther.
laborer, mechanic or tnerchant, )•ou
should learn dress making. No ac-
complishment you can acquire will
prove to you. of such every day, lite
long value. n a practical knowledge
of dress making. We teach you
everything from the plainest shirt
waist to the most elaborate toilette.
and guarantee perfect satisfaction.
We stand prepared to forfeit 325.(1(1
to any lady. who after taking our
course can show US an article in dress
staking she cannot cut. fit and put
together. not only the lining, but all
the outer goods in colts, skirts,
Waists. sleeves, wrappers. girdles.
children's dresses. collars etc.
Over 2.000 girls have been taught
In this way within the Inst eight
years. and all recommended it very
highly.
Charge for full course is only ?111.
including one of the most perfect fit-
ting "Improved Ideal Tailor System"
in use which we give free. A few
days trial are given free of charge
and if students find it not all we ad-
vertised it to be. she has thr privilege
to stop. as there is nothing paid in
advance.
An evening class will also be
taught coats. skirts rte. Terms "5.
iecludes chart hours 7 to 9 o'clock.
AViII teach at Exeter from March
11th. to 19th. from :t a. m. to 5 p.
m. All wishing for further particu-
lars be sure to call at the Central Ho-
tel on Wednesday 10th. hours 1I a.
m. to 5 p. m.
Miss Stewart.
Instructor in Dress -Making.
T 1., w
h, re e
r a
some t k
1 of form's
hasehnll (engin'. consisting of Itlyth.
God.• rich. Sea fort h, Exeter and (Tin-
ton. rdurine the corning ..'isonin
the pest the Exeter team has not
shown tench form. but if ••eeh a
league is formed tin re is no doubt
Exeter could muster together n tent.
that world snake the member/ of
last yenr', Lakeside lenge,.' sit up and
take not et.
1.1• M L E Y SCROD(. .I I E I X)14'1'
Following is the report of S. 8. No.
Ili 1,sborne for the month of Febru-
ary. Names are in order of merit.
\r. ,:miry Mae(lueon. sr. 1\'. Harold
Glenn. Archie \lorg.an equal Blossom
Anderson. Hobert 5'assnu,r.•, Earl
Treffry. Mae Morton. Jr. IV. Myra
Morgan. Tom Glenn, Arthur Cole.
Jr. 111. "11" Morton \laclloagall, Ag-
nes Alexander, John Neil, Itoxic• Cann.
Jr. III. "A" Johnny Morton. Sr. IE.
Joe Kernick. Jr. 11. Mn bet Neil.
Nellie Anderson. \Villi• ilorton, Blan-
che Cann. Byron Treffry. l't. 1. Ar-
thur Treffry. Bizet K.•rr:iek, Lloyd
Morton. Robert heath.
J. V. NIINEIty, 'reacher.
88. No. 2, STET iIEN
Following the report of 8. H. No.
2. Stephen for the month of I'ehy. Sr.
IV, Lillian stahls, Eli Hitns: Jr. iV
Lloyd 1•:nchand. Johnny ('oeghlin: Sr.
111. Melville England. Gerlie Ding,
Irving ,54(hls. Viola Cornish : .1r. 1Ii
(brnelius Coughlin. Lizzie Sims, Myr-
tle Sims, Cecil .tones, Andr •w Flana-
gan, Ilerbert Pint ten 8r. II, George
Carter. Sylvia ,tones ; .I r. II
3Iirl••n
Coughlin, Merle Lawson, Porn 8tahls:
J't.II. Teresa Cornish, Ir, ne Idrandnn
Q't. 1. En rl Clark. Gert'' Him•. Mat-
tie Chapman, teacher.
mer
ttDA1STJR=A.
awn t1. Pity t'rd Y Naa8 hist S 8'.i�M
Signaler/
of
$1.0o per year in advance
Odds and Ends Sale
after Stock Taking
It will pay you to pursue this list of bargains.
Mouse traps ..2 for 5c.
12 gro's Copd. hat and coat hooks regular 15c. a doz.,
.. 3 doz. for z5c.
2 p'k'g's find tacks 8 & to oz. . for 5c.
Caementium mends everything ....20C. a do
Spring skates all sizes .35c, per pair.
Hockey skates .... at and below cost
Cold Blast lanterns (for 1 week only) Reg. 75 for 5oc,
Kitchen Emery steels (Every house needs one) IOC.
1 string bells .... • . Reg. $2 for $1.45
Shaft Gongs ....less than cost
Razors(6 only) .. , Rel. $r,00 for 5oc.
Sulphur ... to lbs. for 25c,
Carpet sweepers for childre Reg 45 & 5o for 25 & 3o.
1 adj. ironing board ....Reg. $2 00 for $1.50
1 Vallner washer Reg. $7.00 for $5.50
t2 Buck saws ....Rag 75 & $t for 55 & 75
Rex sugar Food, Dr. Scott's Stock Food, Inter-
national stock Food and Remedies.
BEAMAN'S HARDWARE AND STOVE STORE
Preston Safe
Lock Shingles
Do not fail to call and enquire for our •?8 :ge
$alvalized safe lock shingle which we are selling for
4.50 per square, with an absolute guarantee that
they are both wind and srorm poof.
We ate offering splendid value in: -
Halters, Stable Brooms and Shovels, Chaff
Baskets, Lanterns Etc.
T. HAWKINS & 801
ARE YOU
PARTICULAR?
Do von want things to be just so? Then we'd like you for a
customer. We've rot
Breed you satisfaction -promised , :,
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thatatyle, tit and price will please you -we'll keep our promise.
Our best ads. are satisfied customers. Come here for your next
Suit or Overcoat.
We Can Suit You
W. JOISIITS
Merchant Tailor
Exeter, Ontario
Great Discount Sale
Of Furniture
AT ROWE & ATKINSON'S
We have started a great slaughter sale com-
prising every article of furniture in our large
stock at a great reduction on regular prices.
tea` ir! ��tri
Note sotne of the great bargains we are offering and what
it means to Furniture buyers.
Bedroom Suites in i cut oak finish with Targe Bevel Plate Mirror regular
price $10.50; discount sale price 818.00.
Sideboards, regular price $1300 discount sale price810.00
Couches, regular price $860 discount sale price 40„00
Mattresses, regular price $3 50 discount sale price 50
Everything else in proportion.
A call will convince intending purchasers that this,
is the greatest Bargain Salo ever held in Exeter. ROWE & ATKINSON
The t.ending Baine Furnishers Bud Funeral Directors.
The following is the correct s(and-
inc of the pupils of S. S. No. 1. Step-
hen for the month of February.
Sr. IV i'lossie Davey. .Toe Davi.,
Ella Baker. Anthony White, Hubert
White, Clara Jacob. .1r. IV. Ella An-
derson, (thea McCurdy, Madeline
Heist. iII. Carrie i)avey, Mabel El-
liott. Ethel Bowdon, Morvan Calling,
Oliver Davis. Irene McCurdy, Wellie
Maker, Everett Calling, Hubert Neil.
11. Muriel llogarlb, Arthur itobin-
son. Milton Jacob, Elinor \ alson,
Willi Smith. Viola Neil. 1't. 11 Leon-
ard itnst Ervin Jacob, White,
c
h:dna Iiowden. John \Vhitington. 11'r.
1. Cooper McCurdy.
E. .1. Boswell, Tieeher.
Women with pale co loriess facer,
e 110 feel weak and discourageyt, will
receive i.ot h mental and bodily vigor
by using Cirter's iron fills, which
aro made for t he blood, nerves and
complexion.
WINNIPEG *21.00. born Ontario
points. via Chicago and Ht. Paul, Min -
nen polis or Duluth. and, proportion-
ate rales to other principal point% in
Manitoba, Sasknlehehowan ,nd Al-
berta. Formerly the fare w as five
dollars and forty five cents highor,
and even at that rate, n number of
• people preferred this route on adeonnt
t of passing through several of the
large American Cilium. Now that the
rates have been lowered, ill • travel
via the Grand Trunk and this at 1
itractive route is steadily incrensing.
lin ..
!Baggage cheeky. through in bend
No .' amination. Be sere rind eon -
Ault (;rand Trunk Ag, nt', before de-
riding on your trip.
C/ IST(CO RZ'd,.
eters LE* _A1k1 t,:) Y:4 Rad Ilnaji Boa
1 tin stirs
of