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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01

SShool Renovations and Repars-Miss
 odin, Dietitian From Baekus Hospi- / tal, to Teach Domestic Science z Efome Guard Equipment Arrives.

r The committee of the First School district has been making repairs and building to the amount of $500 and the public has been invited to inspect the same before school opens Sept. A. New floors have been laid and the outbuildings have been newly painted and repaired. The repairs were need ed to save from being condemned by teh state board. Changes have been made in the Academy building. The Academy school has taken over the south room on the first floor which will be used for the teaching of do- nestle science which necessitated the moving of the first grade school to the Ransom building and the fourth grade from the Ransom building to grammar school will be moved into the north front room in the Academy building. The Academy school now occupies all the rooms except the one domestic science branch will be in charge of Miss Odin of New Britain, who has been for the past month die titan at the Backus hospital. Nor wich.
 Miss Lf1lie McDermott has returned from spending the summer vacation in Boston and vicinity.
 Prof and Mrs. Brooks arrived in town. Thursday and will live in the tenement in Asa Taylor's house on Norwich avenue. MT. Brooks is to be teacher in the Academy school suc- ceeding Professor aSmith. I
 Mrs. William P. Palmer returned from six weeks visit with relatives in Plainville.
 $. H. Kellogg and Dana Murray were Norwich visitors Thursday.
 John Soko1 and daughter were call ] FITS in Norwich Thursday.
 Equipment Arrives.
 The equipments for the Home Guard | arrived Friday and the company met ! Tn Grange hall Friday evening and | received the same. Quart Sergeant Elgart was in charge of the same.
 Rev. and Mrs. George Reynolds were ,allers in Norwich Friday. .
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
Mems Furnishings

length, value 59c-SpeciaI 3 for $1.0o Mems Balbriggan Shirts short sleeves,
 value 59c-SpeciaI 3 for $1.o0. Mems Balbriggan Shirts. short sleeves,
 value 35c-SheciaI for $1.00. Mems Dimity Shirts, sleeveless, value
 59c-SpeeiaI 3 for $1.00. Mems Dimity Drawers. knee length, value 59c-Special 3 for $1.00. Mems Light Weight Hosiery. in black, white and grey, regular 19c value Sp&iaI pairs for $1.o0. OFFER-Your choice of any $1.00 Shirt and a soc four finland Tie for only $1.00.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01

New York to take up his duties in a clerical position.
 Miss Fanny Brewer is visiting in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. William Callahan of Hartford are guests of MT. and Mrs. Frank E.. Bailey
 Miss Stella Bradley is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. John Turner in Vest erly.
 A at Post Hospital.
 Word comes from Fishers Island that Private Harry Clark. c. N. G., Is i'll at the post hospital at Fort Wright.
 Sflas Fish of New York is the guest of his family at the home of his moth CT, Mrs. Asa Fish. on East Main street.
 Mrs. M. Alice Weemes is entertain ing her nephew and his wife, MT. and Mrs. Fred Reynolds and their daugh- ter, Miss Dorondo Reynolds of New York at her cottage at Groton Long Point.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01

The following teachers have been en- gagged for the coming year beginning next Tuesday: - Superintendent of schools John Lee Chapman.
 principal, Graduate of Brown Univer- sity. Assistant principal Miss Jose phine s. Armstrong, Brown.
 English Miss Mabel E. Razoud, Rad clifte Coilege. Mathematics Miss Bea- td1ce E. Neal Bates College, Science. Miss Clara H. Williams, Bates College. History, Miss N. Gertrude Handy. Bos- ton University. =
 Moosup Grammar School. Principal Miss Hattie B. Gibson, Conway High Room 2. Miss Rossie B. Jordan Ger ham. Normal. Room Four, Miss An nie B. Fraser, Willimantic Normal. Room three, Miss Lilla E. Miflett, Kill ingly High Room Two, Miss Mary c. Waters. Willimantic Normal. Room One. Miss Celia M. Dayley, williman- tic Normal.
 Central Village Grammar. principal Miss Abbie L. Medbury. Willimantic Sequin, P. H. s. Normal.
 Room One. A. Miss Alice B. Ray, Will limantic Normal. Room One, Miss Jennie .E. McVeigh, Willimantic Nor, mai. .~.
 Niantic Pastor to Read
 Rev. Charles F. EIdridge of Mantle will preach Sunday morning and ev- ening in the Baptist church.
 There will be not service held in the Methodist church Sunday.
 Services at all Hallows' church as usual.
 Miss Paul Roper recently visited her parents MT. and Mrs. Charles Brewer of Brooklyn, N. Y. .,. -
 MT. and Mrs. John McCann, and son, Edward, are visiting Philadelphia friends.
 A social will be held this tsaturday) evening. Music for dancing will be furnished by Whites orchestra. :.
 Fred Sum has been visiting his par ents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Sum on Church street.
 Miss Katherine and Miss Jennie Banning are visiting friends in Wor- ,ester and vicinity.
 Charles Pierce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ava Pierce of Squaw Rocks, Is the l new clerk at the A. & P. store.
 Miss Nellie O'Rourke is visiting friends in Leominister, Mass. Mrs. James Raymond is visiting re. ! atives in Norwich and New LondoE MT. and Mrs. Thomas Jeffers art | 'isiting Mrs. Jeffers' parents in Brook | yn, N. Y. Miss Antoinette Argo is spending a l week. at Oakland Beach, R. I. Edwin Lyons of the naval reserves pent short furlough at his home | his weekJ
 Dr. Gregoire and family and A. E. 'avenell motored to Rocky Point We'd esday in MT. GregOire's touring car.
 Wage Increase e 'oRnpany's mills at Central Village 1 re to receive a $1.53 increase in wag- s. The increase took effect last Mon ay morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Despondent. After Visit to Wife's Grave
 Peter cuni Suicides by Drowning List of Teachers for Town Schools.

The body. of Peter, Cini, 66, was found in the upper end of the Rhode Island Mill pond about eight o'clock fd Friday 1i morning; MT. Cini had not was. despondent since the death. of his wife several months ago. Thurs day morning he went to the cemetery with a basket of flowers for hi swife's grave. Later in the day the empty basket was found. on what is known as the second bridge on the Central ermont railroad. His vest was found nearby. This gave rise to the theory which resulted in finding the badly Friday morning. The local medical examiner pronounced death by drown ing: probably suicide:
 MT. Cini has resided near the fair grounds: in Stafford Springs for sever al years. He is survived by two sons Henry and Emilio Cini, and four daughters, Mrs. Giacinta Pierolo, Mrs Laura Pardell. Mrs. alentine Serofine and Mrs. Charles Foretanella.
 Teachers For Coming Year.
 The public schools will open Tues day morning. The complete list of teachers who will do duty in the local High school, principal F. s. Gorham, Latin and English Margaret w. Bal lantine, French and German Florence M. Guilty. Mathematics and History Helen B. Linnell, Commercial subjects Lillian Welsh.
 Barr schools - Kindergarten, Edith G. Cushman and Ethel Moore; Grade l. Josephine Newell. Two Genevieve Hewitt. Three Edith B. Battige and May B. Hogan. Four Mary Hartwell. Five, Ethel I. Rich. Six Irene E. Hen messy. Seven Hazel Conomis. Eight Marjorie B. Eaton: Hollow schools, Ralph A: Booth. Isadore Lemharu Blanche Soule, Ruth M Dunham.
 iStaffordville - Bertha l.. Belcher Mary E. Hedges. Orcuttville Ger trude M. Duggan. Stafford street. Mary c. Reyes. Rockwell Hill-Ger- tr11de M. Mackey. West Stafford-Eu- nice Bradway Jennie Towne. Crys-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
You Cannot Expect To Have a Clear
 Complexion
By Constantly Massag'ng It With
 So-caIied Skin Foods or Creams, Often Rancid or Germy.
Substitute Cuticura
 For One Week !.

And make Cuticura Soap and Oint- ment your everyday toilet preparations. They cannot possibly injure the pores. Contrast the purity, fragrance. comfort and convenience of these super-creamy emoilients with 'beauty fads" so com mon, tiresome and expensive. A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot water on rising and retiring thoroughly cieanses and stimulates sluggish pores, giving If signs of pimples, redness or rough ness be present smear them with the Ointment and let it remain five minutes before bathing. Nothing purer, sweeter or more effective for your skin and hair than, Cuticura no matter how much you pay forjt.
 For Free Samples by Return Mail address post ttCuticura, Dept. 22s Boston," Sold everywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
MurTay's Boston Store
 WlLLIMANTIC, CONN.
 Store CAosed Monday, labor Day !, Tonight Will Bring Our Clearance
 To a Close Today the closing day of Sale of Summer Goods and will be day of extraordinary value-givn want to the best value possible for your dollar into this store today and share in these dollar specials READ THESE ITEMS AND NOTICE WHAT ONE DOLLAR WILL BUY TODAY


Crepe House Sacques, stripes and fig ures, regular SIPS and s1.39 values, for $1.00. s-- '.- " One lot of White Voile Dresses, in small sizes only, formerly sold for $500 and s6.00-to close out at only $1.00 each
 House or Porch Dresses, in lawn or percale neat stripes and figures, with low neck and short sleeves, regular $1.4S ard $1.9S-to close out at only $1.00.
 One lot of Street Dresses in 1inene, voile, singham and chambray, form erly sold at $3.98 and up to $12.50- to close out a. $2.93 each. Children's Middy Skirts in tan, navy, blue and white, age 6 to IA years, value $1.25, for $1.00. One lot Of Children's Dresses in ging- ham and percale, checks. stripes and plaids, value $1.39, for S1 .Oo.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
Car Wrecked at Pomfret,

A Chevrolet car was wrecked at Pomfret Thursday night. and there are several rumors floating about concern ing the circumstances of the accident. Several people say that the driver of the wrecked car was a demonstrator of the car and was racing with a man from this city to Putnam. A demon strator did some. rather fancy driving in front of. the Johnson house Thurs day evening, and if he was the driver Of the wrecked car he got just what he was making other people run the risk of, being wrecked, although the other people did not make him risk his life.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
Hosiery for Women and Children

children's Black Ribbed Hose, sizes F to e1s, value 19c-Speciai 6 pairs for $1.0o.
 childrens Black Lisle Hose linen splice1 soles value 29c-SpeeiaI pairs for $1.0o. Boys Black Ribbed Hose, medium weight value 29c-SpeciaI pairs for S1.o0. sWomen'5 Silk Hosiery. regular 2sc quality-SpeciaI 4 pairs for $1.o0. Nomen's Silk Hosiery, black and white, regular 59c value-Speoiai pairs for $1.o0. fERY SPEClAL-Women's Pure Silk Hosiery, well known makes, black, white and some colors, regular SIPS and $1.50 values - Special $1.0O a pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01

Sport Skirts in a wide variety. of stripes and Khakcooi patterns, reg ular s1.50 and S1.S9 values. for $1.00. White Wash Skirts, several good styles to select from, regular $1.50 value, for $1.Co. Colored and Striped Middies, in jean and cotton oheviot, regular $1.29 and $1.39 lalues, for $1.0O. White Satteen or Jean Petticoats, with single or double f1ounce, regular $1.25 value, for $1.00.
 Flesh Color Camisoles. attractively trimmed with good laces, regular $1.25. s1.50 and s1.s9 values, for $1.0o. Night Gowns in colored, crepe, white tissue, plisse nainsook and flesh color silk, figured, low neck and short sleeves, lace trimmed, regular $1.25 value, for $1.o0.
 Crown Corsets, a good $1.25 value, for $100 a pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
OUR SYSTEM

of Mansfield and Mrs. James Pur- don of Norwich, were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. J. J. Driscoll
 Willard Manning has returned. from week in New London where he was the guest of his cousin, Olive Went worth. --.-..
 Mrs. William Kilroy, son, Alton, and daughter. Stella, have returned from months stay at Atlantic Beach.
 Albert Austin of Albany has been spending several days in town with hIs mother, Mrs. N. Austin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
Underwear for Women and Children

Boys Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, regular 29c quality-SpeciaI 4 gar ments for $1.oO.
 Boys Dimity Union Suits. sizes 26 to 34, regular 65c quality-SpeeiaI 2 for $1.oO.
 Women's. Ribbed Union Suits, lace trimmed, regular and extra sizes, value 50c-SpeciaI 3 for $1.00. Women's Straight Vests, lisle thread, sleeveless, in regular and extra sizes. value 35c and 39c-Special 4 for $1 I00
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
Husband Refuses to Support Wife.

Joseph C. Richards was before the Friday morning session of the police court on a charge of non-support. His wife said that he gave her only $2 or $3 a week but that he used to give her $l0 sometimes. He pays the rent and money armed by her son and the rent paid by a boarder makes it possi- ble for them to live. He takes his meals at home.
 Richards took no part in the case and refused to give a bond that he would furnish his wife with s6 each week for her support. He was sen fenced to three months in Jail unless he furnishes a bond of, the required amount. He was lodged at the station house to give him time to think it over.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
Brief Mention


 Sherwood Doolittie and Frank E, Hart of thtsi city were in South Man chester Friday
 Miss May Hea1y and Miss Julia Suf- livan are visiting their cousin, Mrs. Patrick Navins, at Clark's Corners.
 Letters at the postoffice which are unclaimed are addressed to Miss Yose- pima Kitten, Robert E. Malone and Dond Printing company.
 Thomas Rowan of North street, an employe of the American Thread com pany, will leave today for three days business trip in New York.
 Walter Brodbent of Worcester, former Willimantic boy, is. visiting in this city. He arrived Friday morning and is stopping at the Y. M. c. A.
 Michael Chamberlain of lower Main street and Arthur Ryan of Chapman street will leave for Boston today for three days visit. During their stay they will see a baseball game at the Braves field Labor day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
SEWER BIDS

: Sealed bids for the construction of sewers will be received by the Warden and Burgesses of the Borough of Jew ett-City. Conn, or their Engineers un. til Sept. 6, 1917. at D. m, for the construction of sewers in : Anthony nue. -st Plans and specifications may be seen at the Town Clerks Office. Jewett City. Conn. or at the office of Chandler & Palmer, Engineers. Norwich. Conn.
 The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids
 J. H. MCCARTHY, ..- aug31d Borough Warden.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01

The Franklin schools are following the schedule of the city schools this year opening the tenth of September, instead of the day after Labor Day as formerly.
 Quebec Guest Leaves.
 L. J. Mamie. general secretary and treasurer of the. Order of Railway Photographers, of St. Alexandria, Quebec, who is covering the Central Vermont system has left town, hay ing been the guest here of H. J. Gibbs. < On Pleasant Outing.
 There were very few of the villagers left in town Thursday. Many attend ed the Yantic Sunday School picnic held at Rudd's Grove and which was an all day affair. Basket lunches the children.
 Several attended the Missionary meeting at the home of Mrs. Grace Kingsley Peckham, while others Journeyed to Mohegan to attend the Wigwam.
 X. Eishty-Fifth Birthday.
 Mrs. Lucy Manning observed her her son, William E. Manning, Friday. An informal reception was held at which four generations of the Manning family were present. -a , Many relatives and friends called to extend congratulations and a post card shower was received as well as many gifts.
 Miss Charlotte Bentley has return cd from a few weeks stay at Atlantic Beach. s- : MT. and Mrs. Forest Adams and children, John, James and June, are spending few days on tho Maine
 Miss Anna Driscol1 has returned rom two weeks stay with relatives Tn New Haven and has as her guests Miss Anna Buckley and Miss Helen Moran of New Haven. l Returning to Canada.
 MT. and Mrs. Payon of St. Hya- sinthe, Canada. and daughter, Mrs. James Morton, left town, Friday, for a 1 scw days stay in New York en route Or Canada, making the trip from New York otheir home in St. Hyacinthe by | 
 MT. and Nz& TAeuaassa asA s.s.4a~
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
Toilet Articles

Kara Linen Writing Paper, 1 pound package. regular 33c value-SpeciaI 4 packages for $1.o0. Kara. Linen Envelopes. 125 in box, regular Csc a box-Speciah boxes for $1.o0. 'aln1olive Toilet Soap standard make Special 12 cakes for Sf.oo. cuticura Soap-speciaI 5 cakes for $1.oo.
 Voodbury's Soap-SpeciaI 5 cakes for $1.OO.
 'acker's Tar Soap-SpeciaI 5 cakes for $1.o0. iolinos Tooth Paste-SpeeiaI tubes for $1.c0. or. Lyon's Tooth Powder-speeial 5 tubes for $1.0o. iampliorease for irritated skin-5 jars for S1.o0. 6.ounce Peroxide of Hydrogen-5 for $1.o0. .l..-. ? rolls of 1oc quality Toilet Paper for $1.0o. 5 rolls of Sc quality Toilet Paper for $1.o0. 1ver-Ready Shoppers for Safety Razor Blades. regular $1.00 value Special for $f.o0.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
Drapery Section

30-inch wide Imported French Gre tonne, fruit and vine designs, regular 69c value-SpeciaI 2 yards for $1 %. Scrim Curtains, white and ecru, value s1.25-SpeeiaI $1.o0 pair. Door Panels, white and ecru, regular $1.50 value-SpeciaI $f.00 each.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
Changes in Police Beats,

The changes Tn the beats in the Willimantic police department go in 60 effect this (Saturday) morning and are as follows: Officer Paulhus will take the Sodom beat. Officer Enander will take the Jackson street beat, Off, cer Cartier will take the upper Main street beat. Officer Hurley will take the Main street beat and Officer will do day duty including traffic work
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
Floor Covering Section

Congoleum Rugs, size 36x54, regular SIPS value-now $1.o0. Lino1eum Rugs, size 24x36, regular 59c value-now for $1J0o. Hygeno Steel Carpet Sweepers, regular $500 value-now $1.o0.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
Game with Independent. Today.

Willimantic and the New London In- dependents will meet at Recreation park today (Saturday) and an exciting contest is expected, as the local team has been practicing and the outside team has a record as a fas+ teamS Kill lourey and Hamel will be Willimantic's battery, while Coyle and Craflker or Ballanstina will do the heavy work for New London
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
Released From Hospital.

David Nichols of v South street was released from St. Joseph's hos pital, Friday. Mir. Nichols was taken to the hospital Thursday as he had had a shock.
 The man who was injured at the Jordan block recently when the hop per of the cement mixer, fell on him placed on the leg that was broken. Friday. The only other injury is a strained back
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
AND M'QUnLAN
 TIE FIRST TO GO.
Perreauit and Harney of Brooklyn, l.eahy of PtainfieId to Follow in Or. der-Then Morse and Lincoln.

Perreauh and Harney of Brooklyn I.sahy of PtainfeId to Follow in Or. der-Then Morse and Lincoln.
 thur McQuillan. Willimantic. Victor Perreault. Brooklyn. James Harney Brooklyn, Thomas E. Leahy, Plainfield Howard w. Morse, Willimantic, How ard B. Lincoln, Wiiiimant1c. compose the 17th districts first quota for the national army, and all q these men requested that they be- placed in the first delegation. Fogarty was the third man on the list who passed and the first Willimantic man to pass. Arthur been selected as the commander of the army of two. They will report at the town hall Sept. 4th to receive or ders and tickets @ for transportation and ably at 9.45 in the morning, on the train by way of Worcester.
 Pereault and Harney of Brooklyn will leave Sept. 9th from Moosup, as it near MT. Danielson's office in Moosup could report there instead of at this city
 Leahy of Plainfeld will leave Sept. 7th from Moosup. He was the fifth man to make a request to be in the first lot and he was given fifth place. He came to this city from his home Friday to make dsnown his request.
 Howard Morse of this city will leave Sept. Sth and the next day, Sept. 9th. Howard Lincoln of this city will depart for the camp.
 It is not known if a patriotic ceiebra- tion will be held as there are in many places as the men leaving at one time from this city is very small. Mayor Dunn is looking the subject over.
 Nothing has been heard from Hart fora to the result of the appealed cases of exemption. -
 Fred Meade of Canterbury was cer- tified for service by the board. His claim was founded on dependents James E. Curry of South Windham was granted a temporary discharge until April 1, 1918.
 Victor Brunnell and Albert Beck of this city applied to be- sent in the first lot, but they were too late. They will be sent in the next lot
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01

Waterbury.-The committee for the raising of cooks for the Aver camp included Arthur L. Race of Boston, Mass, districr chairman; Almon C.. Judd, manager of The Elton. Water- bury; H. E. Thurston, Portland. Me; Allen T. Treadway, Stockbridge, Mass; Max Powell, Burlington, Vt: Frank C. Hall, Boston; c. T. Shean, Springfield. Mass; Fred Mansfield, Providence, F. l.; W. G. Rand, Newport, ~. H.; Ar chic B. Hurlburt, Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
DOMESTIC SECTION

Large Size Turkish Towels, extra good quality, value 30c-SpeciaI 4 for $1.00 Hemstitched Linen Huck Towels. size 20x4e. value 65c-SpeeiaI 2 for $1.oo. Colored Border Table Cloths, yards long, value s2.00-Special $1.00 each. One dozen Hemmed Diapers, size 1sx1s, value $1.25-SpeciaI $1.oo a dozen.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
Dress Goods

36 and 3S- inch wide Voile, fancy figures and stripes, regular 29c yalue-Spe- ciaI yards for S1.oo. One lot of Sport Skirting in a good variety of checks and stripes, regular 25c value-Special yards for $1.00. 36-inch wide White Serge with black hairline, also all white regular 69c value 2 yards for $1.oo.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01

The Boy Scouts and their scout master, Walter E.. Hammond, who have been spending a few days at Groton Long Point, camping, were forced to break camp Thursday night owing to the severe thunder shower and rain. The boys arrived home about o'clock with experiences to relate.
 Automobile Takes Box Of Pole.
 An automobile on its way through the village seemed to be crowded for room at the square on the corner of took the box off the liberty pole. The box is used for housing the flag f1al- yard ends. Repairs have been made by Harbormaster Keigwin, who has had the care Of the flag for several years.
 Moving to New Quarters.
 The officers of the Wilcox Fertim- ger Co. are being moved fro n1the Newbury block on the East Side to the Wheeler block on the west side. recently purchased by the company. ,
 Matters Talked About. The Atlantic and Pacific stores in Mystic were closed Friday morning between II and 12. during the funeral hour of the president of the company.
 Mrs. Fred Burton has returned to Ledyard after a visit with Miss May G. Bray.
 Elwood Sear1 and Leon Richmond are taking an automobile trip to the White Mountains
 Mrs. Daniel Tatro of Providence is the guest of her brother. Jchn F Dougherty and family
 Mrs. Carl Gunderson of Proyadence has been spending few days in Mystic.
 Going to New York. Albert Wilson, who enlisted q white ago in the army. being beyond con scription age. leaves next Monday for
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01

62inch wide Mercerized Table Damask, value 65c-Special 2 yards for $1.oO. Hemmed Pillow Cases, value 29c-
 SpeeiaI 4 for $1.0O. Brown O. Bleached Toweling. value 15c Special yards for $10C. Turkish Fowls size 1sx36, value 15c- Special 8 for $1.C0.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
Groton and South Windham Cars
 Collide.

Two large passenger automobiles came together at South Windham Thursday afternoon. One car was driven by Maurice Jordan of this city and the other was owned by Groton merchant and driven by his chauffeur. The Groton car turned towards the road to Norwich and sideswiped the local car. A wheel ot the Groton car was dished and the lenders rather bad ly bent. The local car received a broken headlight and a bent fender and spring.
 that he Tas in the wrong.