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The Seaforth News, 1948-05-20, Page 1The Se vet WHOLE SER1ES, VOL. 71 HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ews 4 No. 21 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY .20, 1948 YOUNG -CONSERVATIVES ORGANIZE. HERE' Last Thursday evening a groupof Seaforth young people gathered in the library to organize and elect of- ficers for a Young Progressive Con- servative Association Jack Stevens was elected President and Edward Southgate, Secretary. A substantial gathering heard Elmer Bell, K.C. <(member of Dom, Executive) introduce Tom Pryde, who in turn spoke of the wonderful record of the ,Drew Administration, and how the young people were play- ing an active roll in politics in gen- eral .and, Prog. Conservatism in par- ticular. Mr. Ray Weurth, President of the Exeter Y.P.C.A. told of how their group t was organized and the won- _ derful response received from the young people of Exeter. On Monday . evening, May 17, about 20 Y.P.G. members from Sea - forth attended the rally and dance in Clinton as guests of Clinton Y.P. CA., ivhere over 300 young, people from South Huron gathered in sup- port of Tom Pryde. ROBERT BECKTEL TO GIVE ORGAN RECITAL. Organ recital of interest to music lovers and the general public will be given by Robert E. Beektel, organist of First Presbyterian Church, on Friday evening, May 28, at 8:15 p. n. Mr. Becktel will be assisted by 13 year old Mimi Johnston, gold medallist soprano, of Hamilton. She is the daughter of Lockhart John- ston, well known to many Seaforth people, his father having been Min- ister of the Presbyterian. Church at Varna, andhimself, at one time a member of First Presbyterian Choir. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. Joseph "S. McCully, Bruce- field, announces the engagement of his daughter, Mary Grace, to Mr. Charles Ivan Wightman of Belgrave, son of Mr. George D. Wightman of Kincardine. Marriage to take place early in June. ALBERTA COAL Is the Fuel after every Spring Rain Cheaper than wood E. 7.e BOX PHONE 43 & 18 Northside United Church . Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m.Worship Service Subject,—"The King Obscured by the Stuff." 7 p.m., Worship Service Subject—"God's Spirit as a Re- storer." Welcome to these Services. Anglican May 23rd: Trinity Sunday St. Thomas', Seaforth 10 a.m., Sunday School 11a.ni., Morning prayer 7 p.m. Evening prayer St. Mary's, Dublin 3 p.m. Church Service Rector: Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A. • Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 1� a.ni., Sunday School 11 a.m., "The Way of the Righ- teous". DUBLIN In celebration of Pentecost Sunday at St. Patrick's Church, the ceremony of 'First Communion was held. Five girls and four boys approximately of the age of seven year's were the ban- dilates: Margery O'Reilly, Rosemary Flannery, Margaret McCarthy, Nancy Kelly, 'Theresa Duelarme, Jerry Dant- zer, Austin Flanagan, Keith McCarthy: and Arthur Murray. The excavation for the foundation of a residence in construction by Michael J. Nagle on Raglan 'St., was completed by, a bull -dozer on Tuesday Morning in exactly 1% hours, Patrick Jordan is also erecting a new house on Raglan St, Joseph 'and Miss' Mary Jordan and Miss Mary Donnelly, Buffalo,. with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Feeney; Rev. A. Durand, St. Peter's Seminary, Lon-' don, with Rev. Dr.. Ffoulkes; Miss Margaret Atkinson, Toronto, with. her parents, 'Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkin son; Miss Ally. Looby, Kitchener, with. her mother, Mrs. A. M. Looby; Dr. and Mrs. Frank Stapleton and son,I Galt, with Mr. and Mrs. William,, Stapleton; Mr. and Mrs. W.. Ackroyd„ Toronto, 'with Mr. and Mrs..Joseph, O'Rourke; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Durst,' Wroxeter. with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur' Forster•; Mr. and Mrs. .A. Nicholas and Mr. and Mrs. George' White, Iiia kora, with Mr. and Mrs. Pat Flana- gan; Mr. and Mrs. James Krauskopf in Detroit; Miss Monica Byrne in London; Martin Feeney and Dan Cos-. tella in Kitchener; Mrs. Thomas ,But: ters in Detroit, Miss Eleanor McGrath, R.N., Lon- don, who has recently returned from a trip to the West Coast, with her' parents Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mc- Grath; Jing Shea, Detroit, with Mr. and Mrs. Wm.. Stapleton; John Flan- agan and daughter Louise, Toronto,; attended the funeral of Mrs. Lucy O'Reilly ion Thursday, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Pugh arid son Glenn, at Clair- monte; Charles Malone at Sudbury; Mr. and Mrs. -Arthur Forster• at Mark- , SEAFORTH W.I. ADOPTS ENGLISH INSTITUTE The Seaforth Women's Institute Wo e met on Thursday evening, May 18, at the home of Mrs. Wilfred Cole- man. There was a splendid attend- ance. The new President, Mrs. J. Hille'brecht, was in the chair. The meeting opened with the Ode and Lord's Prayer. The roll call was an- swered with a new vegetable and. how to use it. The minutes and trea- surer's report were given by the new sec'y-treas„ Mrs. Alex Pepper. Thanks were received from Mrs. E. B. Goudie, Mrs. E. Cameron, Mrs: Mike Williams for fruit received while in the hospital. The Seaforth Institute have de- cided to adopt an English Institute: to whichthey will send parcels of food, clothing, etc. Please save all good used clothing for this project of which you will hear more infor- mation at a later date. The June meeting will be held at a later date than our regular- one owing•to the District Annual at Zur- ich being held on our scheduled elate. the delegates for the District An- nual are Mrs. W. Coleman and Mrs. J. MacLean. The members at the sleeting voted against raising the annual fee for membership.' Mr. Edwin Chesney was present and explained the T. B. Clinic to be held in Seaforth in June. A number of the girls volunteered to 'help where needed at this clinic. Mrs. Alex Boyce then took over the meeting on Agriculture and Can- adian Industries. The motto was, "Let us regard Agriculture as a mode of life rather than a business enterprise". It was written by Mrs. Bob Mcltercher and read by Mrs. Andrew Crozier. The topic for the meeting was "Landscaping": In the absence of a speaker, Mrs. Wallace Haugh an- swered questions of those present. Mrs. Cecil Oke moved a vote of thanks to -the hostess and Mrs. Haugh. The Institute creed was re- ceated- in unison. Mrs. Jack McLean onducted a contest. The National Anthem closed the meeting and lunch was served by the hostess and committee. The following is a short synopsis of the work done and financial statement for the year May 1, 1947 to April 30, 1948. ' A dance was held in May, 1947, the proceeds being donated to' the Seaforth Legion. In July our annual picnic was held with over 100 in at- tendance. A booth was a successful project at the Seaforth Fall Fair. In November a rally was held in Sea - forth for district officers and mem- bers with Mrs. Duke as leader. A quantity of used clothing was sent to a family in the county who had lost everything by fire. A series of euchres and dances were held during the fall and winter and they brought the people of the community togeth- er for a social time. The Institute donated $100.00 to the new hospital wing and also cooperated with the Federation in organ ing the hospit- alization plan. A "Personality and Dress" conference was held this spring. The financial statement for May 1, 1947 to April 80, 1948: Receipts— Balance in bank $ 104,01 Members fees 8.25 Miscellaneous (collections dance, euchres, etc 1889.66 1501.92 Expenses- Hall rant $ 50.00 Postage, publicity, etc 8.15 Books, periodicals, etc 36.26 Miscellaneous i(band uni- forms, donations to cancer fund, Red Cross, Br. Flood Victims, Save the Child- ren, Agr. Society, Hos- pital wing, fees, cups and saucers, lunch, etc.) . 1254.85 Bal. on hand Apr. 30, 1948, 122.66 1501.92, RED CROSS NOTES At an open meeting of the Sea- 2orth Branch held recently at the Public Library, a report of the An- nual meeting of the Ontario Di- vision of the Canadian. Red Cross, held in Toronto, was brought by -the delegate, Miss Gretta Ross. This or- ganization is still working across Canada and in other parts: of the world for the betterment of condi- tions and the alleviation of suffer- ing. The workrooms of the ' local branch will remain closed, during July and .August., Anyone desiring sewing and knitting materials may obtain them Friday, June 4. The objective for this district in, the campaign for funds 01500) has not been reached. Any one so.desir-' ing may leave contributions at the Provincial Savings Bank. dale; Mr, and Mrs. Borden Bayes, Toronto, with Mr.' and Mr's. J. J.. Walsh and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ryan.' Mrs. Dan O'Connor and. Norman have returned from Detroit after. visiting friends and also attending the first Solenin High Mass of Rev. Norman O'Connor, of Detroit. Mrs. Dari O'Connor received a basket of fruit from her daughter',. on May 15, in perfect condition. Mrs, J. Conway,, of Miami, Florida, Mr. and }Ins. Mervin Manley and Kevin of Stratford spent last week with Mr. and` Mrs. Wm. Manley and Mr. and Mrs. William Duffy. RED SOCKS RECEIVED IN AUSTRIA Dear Red Cross, This is to thank you for a kind gift which 1 received through the British Red Cross Civilian War Relief some time ago and which evidently had found its way from .Canada to us in Austria. In a pair ro socks, which I needed very badly indeed, we found a paper indicating the gift to have come from the Red Cross of Sea - forth, Ontario. I think you might be interested where your contribu- tions went to and perhaps my letter of thanks will give you some satis- faction. You night also be interested 'to hear who the 'receiver of your gift is and so let me tell my case very briefly. I am an Estonian ' displaced person, more exactly an industrial chemist. I am staying in Austria with my wife and my two childran of five and one year of age. We have been helped in thekindest pos- sible way by the British friends we made since the war ended, and' this is one of the reasons why we are keen to thank you for what we got. We had a pretty rough time to .go through when the war was just over, later I was lucky enough to get a job with the British military govern-. ment_and have thus never been out of work. For two years my wife had to live in an old farmer's hut nu i11 the mountains which we had repair- ed and reconditioned ourselves, whereas I worked as an interpreter in various places. It is only a few months ago that I found a job in my. own trade and recently we got two small rooms near my place of work. I think I have been very lucky in- deed. I wonder if my letter will reach its destination. I am afraid the Red Cross has in the meanwhile ceased to exist as it was a waitim.e organi- zation. My wife has recently read a very interesting book about Canada, call- ed "Canada Ride" The author is Miss Mary Bosanquet, she crossed all Canada from Vancouver to On- tario on horse back and gives a very nice description of your country We often dream of getting to such a blessed :land. 'Yours (sincerely, Victor Berg. (Dr. Ing, Victor Berg, Kapfenberg, Stmk, Sportplatz Led- igenheim, Austria.) 22nd February, 1948. McKiNLEY — JOHNS The first wedding to be held in Turner's United Church, in Tucker - smith, which was built in 1862, was solemnized at twelve noon, Satur- day, May fifteenth, when Rev. W. J. Woolfrey united in marriage Evelyn. Anna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Johns of Tucker- smith, and George Anson McKinley, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Elgin McKinley, of Zurich. The lovely bride entered the Church, on the arm of her father, wearing a gown of ivory brocaded satin, fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, fitted 'bodice and long sleeves. The full skirt ended in a long train. A French :beaded tiara held the long bridal veil of tulle il- lusion. She carried a cascade bou- quet of Peerless red roses. The attendants, wearing identi- cally styled gowns of heaven blue taffeta, with elbow length gloves to match, headdresses of yellow tulle and roses and carrying Colonial bouquets of Queen Elizabeth yellow roses, were Eleanor Johns, sister of the bride, as maid of honor, and Miss Jean McKinley, sister of the groom, and Miss Dorothy Johnson, of God- erich, as bridesmaids. Mr, Robert McKinley was his brother's groomsman and Mr. Hugh McBride and NIr. Arnold Keyes acted as ushers, Miss -Helen Jervis, cousin of the bride, presided at the organ and the solist, Mr. Edward Hay, of Toronto, sang "The Lord's Prayer", and during the signing of the register "I'll Walk Beside You". A reception at Riverdale farm fol- lowed the ceremony where the bride's mother, wearing a blue suit with black and white accessories and wearing a corsage of white Olivette carnations, received the immediate families. She was assisted by the groom's mother, who wore a wine suit with black accessories and a cor- sage of white Olivette carnations. The bride and groom left later on a wedding trip to Toronto, Port Hope and Ottawa, the bride travell- ing in a loganberry gabardine suit, with navy and white accessories. Those assisting at the reception were Mrs. Young of Goderich, an& Misses Lenore McCowan, Lorraine. Livingston, Joan Fines and Audrey Jervis. Prior to her marriage, a trousseau tea was held on May eighth, for the bride elect, at her parents' home. when ninety guests registered. Those assisting were Mrs. J. F. Scott, and Mrs. Edwin Johns of Seaforth, and Misses Eleanor Johns, Mona Mc- Cowan, Margaret Rogerson and Amy Walters. GIVES BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. W. H. Finnigan entertained this week in honour of her niece, Marilyn Moser, to celebrate her se- cond birthday. Among . the guests were Mrs. Grant Finnigan and Gary, Mrs. Frank Kennedy with Jimmie and George, Mrs. Norman MacLean and Ann, Mrs. A. R. Erickson, Mar- lene and Gordon, Mrs. Bill Durst and Jackie, Mrs. W. J. Finnigan, Ruth, Jeanette, ,Gary, Kenneth and Winston King. $1 a year SEAFORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL WINS FESTIVAL SHIELD At the seventh annual Huron County music festival beimg• held at Goderich this' week. Seaforth public school choir, conducted by Miss M. E. Turnbull, was awarded the God- erich Kinsmen Club shield for win- ning top honours with 84 marks in Class 69, unison chorus, Grades 1, 2, 3, ;and 4, 'Can a Little Child Like Mel'. Other narks in this class were: Victoria School, Goderich, 83; Cent- ral School, Goderich, 82; Blyth pub- lic school, 82; Hensall public school; 80. Dr. R. 0. Staples, public school in- spector- n- s l n tor- for South Huron,officially y opened the festival, and introduced the adjudicator, G. Roy Fenwick, of Toronto. In class 56, vocal solo for boys eight years and under, Ronald Mason, Seaforth was awarded high- est marks, 35; Bruce McFadden, Seaforth, 82. PLAN NOW TO ATTEND THE FREE T. B. CLINIC Plan now to attend the free T. B. Clinic to be held in Seaforth as previa, ously announced. The elates, June 11, from 1.9 pan., and June 14, from le a.m. to 3 pan. The location, Nortlrsid'• Unite(' Church. T, B. is caused by a germ. it kills more people than all other eommuni. cable diseases combined. T. B. in its early stages is accomp- anied by no symptoms. But people, Who are infected. who are x-rayed early and who receive proper treat- ment without delay, almost always. are restored to health in a short tine. The purpose of these x-ray clinics is to detect the early symptosis and have the necessary remedial measures taken without delay. It is possible to stamp out tuberculosis and remove this menace to the health of our conmiunity, Whatever the results of your x-ray it will be good news. Perhaps you have been worried about T. B.. If the x-ray shows a healthy chest, won't that be good news. 'Perhaps it will show that you have already fought a round with T. B. and won the battle. Perhaps it will show that you have T,B. in the active stage. Then it is good news to krio\6 that prompt treat meat can restore you to health. Now is the time for your x-ray. Do not miss it. ST. COLUMBAN WINS FOOTBALL OPENER The opening game of the Huron Football Association was held at St. Columban, Tuesday evening, The home team neon by a 3-2 score over Brussels. COMMUNICATION Editor The Seaforth News. Dear Sir,—In light of the recent report in the press of an address made by E. Lorne Fox, principal of the Seaforth High School, we feel obliged to explain 'the aims and am- bitions of those who support the Community Centre idea. We were much surprised at the opinion expressed or the subject by one holding so responsible a position in the community. however, we feel that the view taken was one of a schoolmaster and does not necessar- ily voice the sentiments of the par- ents or even the man in the street. Mr. Fox maintains that in order to keep abreast of the curriculum, pu- pils must study five nights of the week. We take noexception to this view, but the fact remains that these future citizens are not studying five nights a,week. To imagine that they are is wishful thinking to say the least. This reverts to the home. We re- call 'a phrase from navy days, "Di- sciplinary action will be taken." Young people today are being brib- ed, coaxed or cajoled, and the word discipline in the true sense has been cast out of our vocabulary. We take exception to the idea that thereis no need for a commun- ity centre. We all know that these centres have sprung up hi the towns and villages throughout the whole Dominion. Surely this fact alone is sufficient to warrant at least con- sideration of supervision for teen- agers' recreation. Surely the relief of parents' minds, knowing the whereabouts of theirs sons and dau- ghters, would in itself make our project worthwhile, Some months ago we recommend- ed "Community centre," a teen town backed by the municipalities con- cerned under the supervision of a qualified instructor where the youth of our community could ice skate, roller skate,. bowl, play badminton or hold dances, free of charge. A project of this kind could be erected ;on the agricultural grounds and us- ed as an indoor show place. We were informed by the Agricultural Soc- iety that they supported a move of this kind 100 per cent. They realize that Seafort), being the hub of a farming belt would naturally be- come a gathering place for the youth of a large surrounding area. We believe that the need to nnus- ter• the youth of this community is very great and that Seaforth will Egmonyet awakendville, toMthayat ne18th"ed. • BUZZ FINNIC-4.N. l� l', YOUR JEWELLERY IN MODERN SET€iNRS Diamonds or other precious gems from outmoded jewellery rake on new beauty' when re -mounted in lovely new ring set- tings by bridal wreath. Our remount serv- ice can, at a very moderate cost, create NE` RI1'GS FOR Choose from a wide selection • of smart ring designs styled rpt the modern manner. Remember that Bridal Wreath craftsman• ship and quality assure you of a ring you'll be proud to wear. Ask for a price quotation .. , there's no obligation: • 441101ir OR. 0w— SAVAUGE'S . Jewellery, Watches, Fine China Expert Watch Repairing PHONE 194. SEAFORTH SOFTBALL SCHEDULES ARRANGED IN W.O. A.A. Seafotrh Ladles' Softball Schedule AT HOME May 26: Brussels vs. Seaforth June 3—Auburn vs. Seaforth June 10—Walton vs. Seaforth June 17—Blyth vs. Seaforth June 29—Blyth vs Seaforth July 7 -Brussels vs Seaforth .,,aTply 16. -,,Auburn vs Seaforth July 17—Walton vs Seaforth, tidlite AWAY June 1—Seaforth at Blyth June 8—Seaforth at Brussels June 14—Seaforth at Auburn June 21—Seaforth, at Walton July 5—Seaforth at Walton July 20—Seaforth at Blyth July 26—Seaforth at Brussels July 28—Seaforth at Auburn W. O. A. A. Softball Schedule MEN'S SR. A May 20 --Clinton Tn at Clinton Rad'r May 21—Glinton Rad at Clinton Tn May 24—Clinton Town at Blyth lilay 24—Seaforth Wingham, (night) May 25—Clinton Radar at Centralia May 26—Wingham at Goderich May 27—Goderich at Clinton Radar May 27—Centralia et Blyth May 28—Seaforth at. Clinton Town May 29—Clinton Town at Wingham May 31—Blyth at Seaforth May 31—Clinton Radar at Wingham June 1 ---Centralia at Goderich June- 2—Clinto71 Radar at Seaforth June 2—Blyth at Clinton Torn June 3--Winghant at Centralia June 4--Goderich at Seaforth June: 4—Clinton Radar at Blyth June 7-131yt11 at Goderich Juno S—Centralia at Clinton Rattan June 0—Wingham at Clinton Town June 10---Seaforth at Blytlr June 10--Winghann at Clinton Radar June 10—Goderich at Centralia June 12--Seaforth at Wingham June 14—Goderich at Blyth June 15—Centralia at Seaforth June 16—Goderich at Wingham June 17—Seaforth at Clinton Radar June 17—Centralia. at Clinton Towr June 18-13lyth at Centralia Stine IS—Clinton Town at Goderich June 19—Wingbanr at Seaforth June 21—WingharN at Blyth June 22—Seaforth, at Goderich June 22—Centralia at Clinton Town June 24—Blyth at Wingham butte 24—Seaforth at Centralia • June 24—C1 in ton Radar at Goderich June E;6—Centralia at Wingham June 28—Blyth et Clinton. Radar June 2S Clinton Town at Seaforth June 28--Goderich at Centralia June SO—Clinton Radar at, Goderich July 3—Wingham at Seaforth • July 5 --Blyth at Goderich July 6—Centralia, at Seaforth July 3-Goderich at Clinton Town July 8—Clinton Radar at Blyth July S--Wingham at Centralia July 10—Blyth at Seaforth July 12—Goderich at Blyth July 12—Clinton Radar a.t Seaforth July 12—Clinton Town at Centralia July 14—Wingham at Clinton Town J'tity 14—Clinton Radar at Centralia. (2.30 p.m.) July 15—Seaforth at Goderich July 15—Centralia. at Blyth July 16—Clinton Town at Clinton R. July 17—Goderich at Wingham July 19—Clinton Town at Goderich Tuly 19—Wingham at: Blyth July 20—Seaforth at Centralia July 20— Clinton Town at Wing'ham, July 22-Goderich at Clinton Town Jaily'22—Seaforth at Clinton Radar July 22—Centralia at Wingham July 24—Blyth at Wingham July S6—Centralia at Goderich July 26—Clinton Town at Seaforth July 27—Blyth et Clinton Radar July 2S-Goderich at Seaforth July 29—Blyth at .Centralia HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS Tenth period last Wednesday, several speakers visited S.C.I. anti. gave talks of interest to all students. These talks were to aid the students in finding their life work. The girls interested in nursing heard Miss Snyder, superintendent of Stratford General Hospital, and an assistant nurse. Close to 80 girls gathered in the auditorium to hear these nurses. Miss Grace Scott, a well-known Seaforth hairdresser, gave an in- teresting and helpful talk to those girls interested in hairdressing., For the boys interested in be- coming members of the medical pro- fession, Dr. E. A. McMaster, of the Seaforth Clinic, was the guest speaker. W/0. I. Watson, of the Clinton R.C.A,F. School, spoke to the rest of the boys telling about the Air Force and the work done by the Air Force. He referred to Royal Roads, the Air Force and Naval Academy, in British Columbia. * * * Last Friday, instead of talent, we saw these films, These films were available to S.C.T. through the kind courtesy of Mr. Kaiser, D.N.R. Sta- tion Agent, and Mr. M. McKellar, the C.N. Express Agent. Both these men were present ;,at r 0.I'. to see these films, w; , The first film was ' entitled Canadian Rocky Holiday". It showed many of the beauty spots in the Rockies visited by thousands each summer. It was a C.N.R. feature. The second film was "A Tiger Hunt in Bengal". This picture show- ed much of the wild life of Bengal jungles. This N.F.B. feature showed how the large snakes attack the na- tives and even animals. The last film, a silent one, show- ed much the same scenery as the first. This film was a C.P.R. feature photographed by a member of the `Riders of the, Plain" and featured members of this group. * * * Bees, which were ordered last winter, arrived from South Carolina on Tuesday last. These bees were put in a hive behind the school The operation of the hive at S.C.I. is be- ing undertaken by agricultural stu- dents under the direction and guid- ance of Mr. L. B. Morrison. * * * The financial statement of the haOpenllof HouseS.C.Z.' is liow posted in the Total receipts ,....,. .,..8110.11 Total expenditures .. , . , , , 8 91.40 Balance on hand $ 18.71 * * * The Cadet Inspection is to be held on Friday morning, May 21 at 10 a. in. Parents are invited to come and see their military progeny being put through precision drill. * * * Next Monday is Queen Victoria's birthday, so S.C.I. will close its doors 20337i:1: or the day, Jinn Chapman, the S.C.I. repre- sentative in the London Free Press - Leadership Club, will travel' to Lon - Madony. for2lst. .a special tour through dif- ferent centres in London, on Friday, July 29 -Clinton Radar at. Clinton T .July 31—Seaforth at myth July 31—Clinton Radar at Wingham (night) July 31—Wingham at Clinton Radar (afternoon) Continued tut Page 4