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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
From Butler Herald.

u. A. Stearling drove TO Webster
Thursday night returning Friday.
S, s. Yeager, of Webster attended
the stock meeting yesterday.
Miss Bessie Lancaster, of Webster,
visited the scribler's better-half a day
this week.
Mrs. Chas. Potter and daughter went
to Webster Friday evening and returned
Monday morning.
S. E. Bronson, of the Webster World,
attended the Stock Breeders meeting
here Wednesday afternoon.
Ed Finn, of Webster, arrived in But
Ter Tuesday morning and he and Grant
Martin are constructing a new black
smith shop for Tom Finn.
George w. Butler and Peter Roseth
started for Webster Monday night but
the roads were so bad that they returned
after driving a couple of miles.
About 30 stock breeders and those
interested in poultry and stock gathered
in Butler hall yeste day and formed an
organization to be known as the DAY
County Improved Live Stock and
Poultry Breeders Association" A
great deal of enthusiasm was shown by
everyone aud nearly every man present
had something to say. s., $. Yeager
and S. f. Bronson, of Webster addressed
the meeting to some length and their
talks were interesting and instructive.
The constitution and bylaws of the
state organization, with n addition,
were passed. Interesting letters We're
read from DR.. Judge and II. 0. Wickre,
of Webster, expressing their regrets at
not being able TO attend. The follow
ing resolution passed; Resolved, that
this association attempt to hold a sale
of registered stock at their next annual
meeting to be held at a point desig-
mated by the b)ard of directors. Twenty
members were secured yesterday. The
dollars flew so fast at the secretary for
a time that it kept him busy lodging.
The following officers were elected. The
list includes five vice presidents, one for
each kind of animal.
L. L. Butler, president; Q. II. Ash,
secretary and treasury E. G. Richards,
LIST vice president, cattle; DR.. Judge,
2nd vice president, Horses; j. A. Nc
Kibben Bird vice president, sheep: H o.
Wickre, 4th vice president, hogs; Ben
Jones. 9TH vice president, chickens.
The association wants more members
and all those interested in the improve
ment of cattle will kindly send 81 to @.
II. Ash secretary and treasurer, Butler.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
Teachers, Examination.

Notice is hereby given that the next
regular examination for the teachers OF
Day county will be held in the court
house at Webster, Oh the 22nd and 25rd
of March.
At this examination candidates may
write for state, first, second and third
grade certificates. Should any desire
TO write for the life diploma, notice OF
their purpose should be sent TO TINS
Office at least ten days before the aa'e
of examination.
All certificates granted upon speciai
examination will terminate at this time'
A postal card to this office notiryine
us Of your intention to be present. anu
write will assist us very much IN our
preparation of room, tables and other
articles.
J. II. Hetley,
County Superintendent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08


]. w. Kruger was a Webster visitor
Monday.
A. P. Bryant was among the Webster
ties last Saturday.
Senator f G.. Toy was in Webster on
business Monday.
j. H. Hawkins, of Pierpont, took the
train for Webster last evening.
County Superintendent ] H. Hetley
was a Thursday visitor in Andover.
Bro. S. E. Bronson, of the Webster
World, was a Gazette caller this morn.
ing, while on his way north.
Attorney j. w. Elwood moved his
household goods to Groton Wednesday
he and Mrs. Elwood having decided to
locate there.
Miss Edna Graham took the evening
train for Webster last Friday to visit
her mother and sister. She returned
Monday evening.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
Notice of Guardian Sale of Real
Property.
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ITINH wv
Take notice. that by virtue Of a decree
OF the county court of Day county, South
Dakota, the undersigned az guardian of
the estate of Carl Reicrson, a minor, will
sell at private sale, at the law office OF
Frank Anderson, over the Security bank,
in the CITY OF Webster, in said county and
state, the real property DESCRIBED as an
undivided one-half interest I'm and TO the
northwest quarter OF the southwest
quarter of section number "a, in township
number 40, OF range mi 30, in said
county and state, and that said sale viii
he made at said place on or after the hour
of ten o'clock i'm the forenoon OF the 24th
day of March, 1906, and that at said place
on or before said time bid or offers in
writing will be received for said property,
Dated this 5th day of March, 1905.
Frank Anderson, Guardian
of the estate of Carl
Reierson, a minor
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
Take Notice.

We have good dry maple wood. we
have a a Of fresh slabs. We have
more of that mixed wood, the best WOOD
for the money you have bought. we
have a full supply Of the best grades Oh
coal of all kinds. We are better pre-
nared than ever to grind your feed and
v;Il do it as good as the best and as
cheap as the cheapest.
Remember the place at the east eie-
vator. Yours for honest treatment
Potter, Garrick & Potter.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
Order.

Order is a lovely nymph, the child Of
beauty and wisdom; her attendants
are comfort, neatness and activity; her
abode Is the valley Of happiness; she
Is always to be found when sought for,
and never appears so lovely as when
compared with her opponent. disorder.
johnson.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
Low Rates West and Southwest

On Tuesdays, February 6 and 20,
greatly reduced rates will be made to
many points west and southwest,
account special homeseekers excursions.
Tickets are limited to twenty-one days
from date of sale. Liberal stop overs
allowed. Ask nearest ticket agent of
the Chicago, Milwaukee e. st. Paul
railway for further particulars or write
to F. A Miller, general passenger agent,
Chicago.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
Her Intention.

$50 little Flutterby married the
strongminded Miss Daring. ! v
supposed he had any intentions in that
direction"
"He hadn't; the intention originated
with her."-Chicago Tribune.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
snenking Their Minds.

The queer thing about the people
who boast of always speaking their
minds is that they nearly always have
such disagreeable minds TO speak. Did
you ever hear any one preface a COM
pliment, a commentator or anything
gracious or pleasant by saying, Il 81
ways must speak my mindr'-Wom-
ans Life.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
Card of Thanks.

To the many people who nave so
kindly gwen me and my family their
love and services during the
illness of my late wife, Carrie II.
Thompson, i wish herein to tender
them my deepest thanks.
w. A. Thompson.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
On the CANNON Highway.

We are learning that a standard OF
social ethics is not attained by travel
Ing a sequestered pathway, but by
walking or the thronged and common
road where all must turn out for one
another, and at least see the size Of one
another's burdens.-Jane Adams.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
Low Rates West and Northwes

Daily from Feb. 10 to April z, there
will be greatly reduced rates made on
the above dates 70 San Francisco, Los
Angeles, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle and
many other points west and northwest.
Half rates for children of half-fare age.
Liberal stop overs on all tickets. Tickets
are good in tourist sleepers. For
further particulars see nearest ticket
agent, or write f. "A, Miller, general
passenger agent, Chicago.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08

Mrs. Ambish-I often tell my hus-
band | wish he had more "get up and
get" about him. Mrs. JeIlers-Indeed?
I've often heard that he gets up and
gets his own breakfast.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
Foolish.

BY six cause a fool may be known:
Anger without cause; speech without
profit; change without motive; inquiry
without an object; putting trust in a
stranger. and wanting capacity to dis
tinguisb between friend and foe.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08

"How do you like being civilizedT'
asked the philanthropist !,
SWELL" answered the simple child Of
nature. civilization is great for the
mind. but 1t IL mighty hard on the d.
gestion. "-Washington Star.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
Teachipg the Teacher.

Mother (whose children have had an
education superior to her own, to her
small daughter, whom she is In the act
Of smacking)--Il learn you not to o n
tradict me! Small Daughter between
her sobs)-Teach. mother, teach
Punch.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08

~Of course" said Henpeck, II don't
always do what my wife tells me-
WHAT" exclaimed Meeker In sur
prise.
mo; you see II she's In a sarcastic
mood when she orders me to do any
thing ! know she wants me to do Just
the opposite philadelphia Press.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS!

Alfalfa, bromus inernus,, rape, red
top, rye, millet. All of the very
choicest quality. Jens Peterson & Com
pany.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08

Johnnie-What does that notice say
over there. mother? Mother-It says,
mo dogs admitted" Johnnie-But the
dogs can't read, can they? How are
they to knowf
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
His Experience.

First Artist-But you love art for its
Owl sake? Second Artist-Why, yes.
I'm coming to the conclusion that
that's all there is In it.-Brooklyn Life.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08

The language denotes the man. A
coarse or refined character nnds its ex-
preston naturally In Z coarse or re-
fined phraseology.-Bovee.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
Life Sentence.

"Poverty's no crime"
sit amt? Then why Is It punishable
BY hard laborT'-Cleveland Leader.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08

Ability doth hit the mark where pre-
sumption overshooteth and difidence
falleth short.-Cusa.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08

A lazy man Is as useless as a dead
man and takes ur more ropm.-Hub-
bard.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-08
Money to Loan From Permanent
School Fund at five per cent

We have about $4,000 to loan on
farms in Day county. From 5000 10
q, 900 loaned on good improved farms.
Call at the Office of County Auditor OF
Day county.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-28
PHILEMONs, SEASON

The Philemon Literary Club, of
this place, will open it's tenth season
in Knights of Pythias hall at 3:15
o'clock Monday afternoon with an
elaborate program.
The subject to be taken up will be
the English novel in the nineteenth
century, which will be represented
by a number of w~ell-known novels.
Sir Walter Scott and George Eliot
have been omitted in the course. On
Monday the papers will be on current
events. Miss Charlotte B. Page will
be chairman.
The following are the officers and
the committees for this season: Pres
ident emeritus, Mrs. William Brush;
president, Mrs. Mary l.. Mason; vice
president, Miss Mary Saleski; re-
cording secretary, Miss Julia Lowe;
corresponding secretary, Miss Sally
G. Shanks, and treasurer, Mrs. Jacob
Cole. The committees are as follows:
Current events, chairman, Miss Char
lotte B. Page; philanthrophy, chair
man, Mrs. r. d. Ellis! social, chair
man, Mrs. N. j. Loweh membership,
Mrs. Amy Chaplin, MrsSG. C%Penhal-
Ion and Mrs. #. w. Hlliard;a music,
Miss Ida Ryder, Miss-Anna G. Van
Name, Mrs. B. w. Rothschild and
Miss Bessie Cronk; 1ahr book, Mrs.
M. l.. Mason, Miss MafW Saleski and
Mrs. F. w. Hilliard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-28
ROOSEVELT.


A valuable dog belonging to Mrs.
Lizzie Fritz, of Railway avenue, was
lost last Monday. The dog is a small
white and tan and wore a sterling sill
yer collar. Mrs. Fritz offers a re-
ward for the return of her pet, which
she prizes highly.
Yom Kippur, or the Feast OF the
Atonement, will be observed in the
borough today. 1t will be a day of
fasting and prayer, and members OF
the Jewish race will attend services
at the local synagogue. 1t is the year
5,667 according to the Jewish calen-
dar.
Morris Prince is spending the holt
days with relatives in New York city.
Isaac Labowicz is spending the
New Years in New York.
Morris Roses, of Railway avenue,
was in Elizabeth yesterday.
Isaac Labowicz has accepted a pos
ition with Shapiro & Levinson, in
Railway emu
The funeral of John Ensminger
took place yesterday afternoon from
his late residence on Lafayette street.
There was q large attendance OF rel
atives and friends. Undertaken P. j.
Mitchell conducted the funeral. In
terment was made in the cemetery at
Railway.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-28
A CAgL FOR HELP.

Ellsworth Johnson, son of Hesiki-
ah johnson, the boy that was run
over and lost both his feet, and for
whom Messrs. Duncan, Dill, Stanton,
Manhattan and Mason have been dill
gently seeking a home, have they be-
lieve, succeeded in their efforts, and
the matron of the home is expected to
visit the borough this week to see
Johnson and make some arrange
ments for his reception. There will
be considerable expense attached to
the purchase of artificial limbs for
the boy and preparing him to enter
the home. To meet these expenses
the aforesaid committee has been sol
letting subscriptions. A number have
responded, but the committee is in
need of more funds for this purpose
and take this method of asking those
who have subscribed and have not
paid their subscriptions to please do
SO as oon as possible. II there are
any others who have not contributed
to this fund and would like to do so
we hope you will call on any one of
the committee and leave your contri-
buttons or give him your subscription
that you too may have a part in this
humane undertaking in placing an
unfortunate crippled boy where he
may be fitted to become a usefeul
member of society. Who will re-
spond as volunteers in this good
work?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-28
WOODBRIDGE.
LOCAL. ITEMS


Or. f. Z. Voorhees,, of Spring
Lake, spent Thursday night in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rowland, of Metuch-
en-, attended the chicken supper in
the Congregational church on Thurs
day night.
Mrs. Henrietta Jacques Is spending
q few days with Mrs. ID. S. Voorhees,,
on Edgar's Hill.
The chicken supper in the Congre-
gational church Thursday night was
a great success. The supper was un-
der the management of Mrs. S. M.
Brewster.
Miss Edna Brown has returned
from q visit in Asbury Park.
Miss Katherine Stewart is Ill at
her home in Railway avenue.
DIR. S. Lockwood moved in his new
residence in Railway avenue Thurs
day.
Mrs. J. F. Clarkson, of Edgar's
Hi, Is visiting friends out OF town.
Mrs. Gustav Ortman will return to
her home in Newark today.
Miss Schmidt, of New Brunswick.
will spend the winter at the Presby-
tcrian parsonage.
Miss l. Peterson, of Perth Amboy,
is the guest of Mrs. Nels Johnson, in
Green street.
Mrs. w. H. Demarest is able to be
out after her recent Illness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-28
PLEASANT PLAINS.
A AFFAIR.

A very agreeable surprise was ten
dered Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fish, at
their home Tuesday night. Music,
singing and games we're the features
Of the evening. Refreshments were
served and at a late hour the guests
departed for their homes, after hav-
ing spent ar enjoyable time.
Among those present were MI. and
Mrs. Abraham Decker, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. S~immonson, Mrs. S. Harmon,
the Misses Ella Mccoy, Julia Roach,
Mary Fish, Marina Walters and Re-
becca Fish, and Messrs. Alex. Mccoy,
Walter Herman, William Mccoy,
Wallace Mccoy, Charles Harris, An
drew Harmon, Charles Davis, JOS
eph Benedict, Albert Harmon, Fred
erick Roach, Milton James and Fred
erick Henry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-28
GASOLINE

A fire which did about $50 damage
caused considerable excitement at
the Mission of the Immaculate Vir-
gin, MT. Loretta, about GAS o'clock
last night. 1t vas caused by the ex-
plosion of gasolene at the gas house
near the large barn at the Institution.
Charles Zeppe, twenty-seven years
old, an employ at the place, was SER
iously burnt about the face and body
by theexplosion. He was attended
by DR.. Devanty, the physfcian at that
place, and removed to sthe infirmary
there, where he still is in or critical
condition. eae-I,ar
The explosion, it is thought, was
caused by Zeppe's going into the gas
house with a lantern and it is
thought that one of the pipes may
have been leaking. An alarm was
sent in by Fireman Powers, who is
detailed at that place., and Engine
201 and truck 101, sofssthiB place,
were quickly on the scene2 but the
volunteer company didegeod work to
keep the fire under control the paid
department arrived under the COM
mand of Captain Meehan and Lieu
tenant Hoefling. Considerable ex-
element prevailed among the 1900
boys in the main building at the in
stitution. Their fears were soon
quieted by the sisters and employees
in the building.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-28
LOCAL ITEMS.

Miss Frances Brugoyne, of Flush
ing, Long Island, is spending a Few
days in town with Miss Muriel
Wright, of East avenue.
Miss Alice Waring, of west ave
nue., entertained a guest from out OF
town Wednesday and Thursday.
Miss Adele Pierce, who has Deen
spending a few days in town with Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Blair, of Cliff road
returned to Atlantic City this EEK.
Mrs. Louis Ballard, of Gin road
has been quite sick for some Time
confined to quietness but plenty OF
fresh outdoor air. Miss HARVARD OF
Woodbridge, is staying with her.
Miss Rachel Robinson, OF Bryan.
avenue, Railway, spent "Wednesday
night with Miss Anna Warins' -
West avenue. -
Mr.. and Mrs, Ralph Wing nav
given up their house on West aFenue
Mud moved to New York city.
Miss Mary Marlor, Of koseiie, q
ting Miss11florence Ballard, q
- L|.IZ "|t@EEI||" (.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-28
MISS r.. p. WILLITTs DEAD.

W. 80 ~ VVAAiAttot WIN w pSNh
among us and for about thirty-four
years has been an efficient teacher in
this borough, departed this life at the
home of her sister, in Plainfield, at
about 1880 o'clock Thursday. Miss
Willitts has not been in the best of
health for some time, and Saturday
she left town to visit her sister,
where she was taken seriously i'll,
and was unable to rally. There are
many in this borough who have
grown up from childhood to youth
and manhood and womanhood, in a
great measure, under training and
many of them owe to her all that
they are by her firm discipline and
zeal in directing the bent of their
morals and the ~earnestness with
which she sought to cultivate their
minds and cause them to walk in the
paths of wisdom. Many in this town
remembering her virtues will bless
her to their dying day.
The funeral will be held from the
home of her sister, Mrs. A. M. Run
yon, 416 Madison avenue, Plainfield,
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Friends are invited.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-28
SEWAREN.
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local ITEMS.

Harry Purdy, of Seminary
railway, was in, town Wednesday at
the home of his sister, Mrs. Walter
Blair.
There is an attempt being made to
get up a series of four subscription
dances at the clubhouse on the Fri
day evenings during the month of
October. The price is five dollars for
the four dances with privileges of
asking guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Ballard
and children have closed their house
on Cliff road for the winter and gone
to New York city.
Miss Muriel Wright, of East ave
nue., entertained a couple of friends
at dinner Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Blair, of Cliff
road, saw 1.-THE Clamsman" Wednes-
day evening in New York.
Mr.. G, A. Cuppia, Of Cliff road, en-
tertained q friend from New York
Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Stoddart, OF
Cliff road, went to Lake Hopatcong
Tuesday in their automobile, where
they will stay for a few days.
Lewis H. Brown, his mother, Mrs.
S. R. Brown, and Miss Muller, of Cliff
road, returned from Atlantic City,
where they went Sunday in the auto
mobile.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-28
STATE NEWS.

Horse sales have already begun il
Gloucester county, and animals are
in great demand.
A little daughter of Augustus
Franks, of Mantua, fell from a hay
stack and broke her arm.
The Pennington Presbyterian Sun
day school will observe its eighty
ninth anniversary Sunday afternoon.
The tomato canning season at Will
Jamestown is practically over and has
given the smallest pack for years.
Additional covering to the third
rail of the West Jersey & Seashore
road is being made at the station in
Woodbury..
Pitman Fire Patrol gave an exhi-
bftion drill Tuesday evening, which
thoroughly demonstrated the capa-
bilities of the members.
The Camden public library trustees
have elected Miss Mabel Lee Potter
as third assistant to City Librarian
William H. Keller.
The Ideal Amateur Dramatic Club,
composed of young people of West
vile, will produce the three-act mus
ical comedy, Buttons" Saturday
night.
On q charge of choking and beat
ing his wife, Benjamin Pride, of No.
349 Cherry street, Camden, was CIV
en- twenty days in Jail by Recorder
~Stackhouse.
In the Camden criminal court
Charles Pratt, colored, convicted of
assault and battery on William
krouse, was sentenced to five months
in Jail.
William 7. Giberson was working
at the circular saw in his mill at
Toms River and cut three fingers off
a hand from which a finger had been
previously cut by the same saw.
Mantua Grange, of Wenonah, has
adopted a resolution requesting the
West Jersey & Seashore Railroad to
cover the third rail within the Dor
ough limits, where several valuable
dogs have been killed.
The Board Of Freeholders of Hun
terdon county has awarded a contract
to m~acadamize the road leading from
Pennington to Ringoes, a distance
of about six miles, for ~$39,S26.G2,
and work will begin at once,
Mrs. Sadie Lane, of Michigan, who
is visiting her sister, Mrs. M. J. Luff-
barry, in Glassboro, made a misstep
and fell head-frst down a stairway,
cutting an ugly cash in her check,
fracturing her shoulder and bruising
herself generally.
The Clinton Glee Club has elected
these officers: President, Miss May
traee; vice president, Mrs. f. G..
Richardson; recording secretary,
Miss Nina Rowland; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. Philip Gulick; treas
urer, Miss Gertrude Durham.
A hornets nest 113 inches in
length was found near the farm OF
MIS-. l.. I. Philhower, near Mountain
Vile.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-28
TOTTENvILLE.
ELKS' NEW HOUSE,.

One of the big events of the fall
in this borough will be the formal
opening Of the Staten Island Lodge
of Elks' new club house. At their
regular meeting, which was held on
Monday night in Felten's hall, Sta
pleton, the following dedication com
mittee was appointed: John A. Seim-
er, Adolph Schuster, Oscar A. Krug-
er, John j. McBann and DR.. George
Mord. The committee will hold a
meeting shortly and fix the date for
the celebration.
The club house is being ele-
gantly furnished throughout. One
new candidate was initiated at this
meeting. t 81 lt