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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. B. F. Millington went to Bos
ton Tuesday for visit.
Supt. wiggin and the high and gram
mar school teachers attended the teach
ers' convention in Brattleboro last Fri
day. .-"~,~
Rev. r. r. Tibballs, a former be-
loved pastor here but now of Williams
town, Mass, preached his farewell
sermon there last Sunday before enter.
ing the army service as chaplain.
Tho Red Cross chapter held their
monthly meeting in the home @ofi'the
president, Mrs. A. B. Enwright, on
Tuesday. An afternoon tea was served.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid society met
with Mrs A. P. Cutting on Thursday
of last week. There were 80 present.
An interesting Washington and Lin
coin program was rendered, including
a solo by Mrs F. AZ Melendy, with
Miss Halle Thompson pianist, iappro-
pirate readings by Mrs +. II. Tyler,
Miss Mary Pierce and Mrs b, +. Nil.
lington. A spicy report of the last
meeting was made by Miss Halle
Thompson, secretary. Refreshments
were served by the trustees.
The Ladies' circle of the Baptist So
ciety was entertained by Mrs A. P
Cutting Thursday afternoon, Feb. ID
with over 30 in attendance, and col
lection of 1920 was received. Work
for sale was begun and a brief pa
triotic program given. The members
were entertained at the annual meet
ing by Mrs. Emery Melendy Jan. 81
with 81 present. A collection, includ.
ing annual dues, of 5000 was received
The business hour of this meeting was
opened by Mrs Goodwin with Psalm
and prayer, followed by reports and
the election of officers. These meet
ings have been especially enjoyable
and it is hoped the new year will be
one of accomplishments as was 1917.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. Carl Buttner has gone to Hart
land to visit her parents.
Mrs. John Howard was q guest of
Mrs. Jet. Brown last week
Frank Howe is making arrangements
to move to Worcester, Mass.
Mrs. Fannie wilkins has gone to
Weston Island to visit her daughter.
Mrs. Jennie Lake of Saxtons River
is with her sister, Mrs. G.. L. Parker
Harvey Shaw of Hebron, n. Y, Wis
tied his uncle, Norman Wood, recent
ly. .... t4
DR.. Calvin has received word from
Mt. Hermon that Henry has German
measles.
Miss Florence Toilette, who is teach
ing in Putney, spent last week at Dr.
Calvin g.
Williams Brothers have hired Clar
ence Pratt s farm, and Malcolm Bar
ney expects to move there.
Theer were 35 present at the Rec
Cross meeting at Mrs. Davis's last
Thursday. Next week Thursday Mrs
Frank Curtis entertains them
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
ESTATE OF AeeIE o. POND.
CTATE OF VERMONT,
- District of Marlboro. SIS

CTATE OF VERMONT,
~ District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Marlboro:
To all persons interested in the estate
of Abbie y. Pond late Of Newfane, in
said district deceased Greeting:
At probate court, holden at Brattle-
boro, within and for said district on the
4th day OF February, 1918, an instrument
purporting to be the last will and tesla
ment of Abbie d. Pond, late of New
fame, in said district, deceased, was pre-
scented to the court aforesaid, for pro-
bate.
And it is ordered by said court that the
23d day of February, 1918, at the pro-
bate office in said Brattleboro, be as
signed for proving said instrument; and
that notice thereof be given to all per-
sons CONCERNED, by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in The Vermont
Phoenix, a newspaper circulating in that
vicinity, in said district, previous to the
time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear before said court, a I the time
and place aforesaid. and contest the pro-
bate of said will. if you have cause.
Given under my hand at Brattleboro,
in said district, this 4th day of Feb"-
6-S \. +. SCHWENK Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
SOUTH HALIFAX.

Ernest Joy has returned to his work
at Elm Grove
Mrs. Pierce is spending her vacation
in Greenfield, Mass.
Miss Florence Brown is with Vera
Pierce while Mrs, Pierce is in Green
field.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Upton spent the
week end with relatives in Adamsville
Mass.
Mr.. McCloud of Colrain has bought
the hay at Glynhurst and is drawing ii
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs Gene Harris of Lyons
vile, Mass, were guests of his father
d. +. Harris, Sunday.
Erwin JOY of Elm Grove has been
with his daughter, Mrs. Clarence
Sprague, a few days
Mrs. Birdie Pierce of New Yorl
came Friday for few weeks stay
with her sister, Mrs. Fred May; ir.
Miss Florence Brown visited he,
homo in Shelburne Thursday and at
tended the teachers convention il
Brattlcboro Friday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
SOUTH WINDHAM.

The Realty company has closed camp
No. until spring.
Harry Hall spent Wednesday and
Thursday in Brattleboro.
Kenneth Lyman OF Springfield
Mass, is visiting his uncle, A. G. Bur
bee. .t-
Mrs. Alva Harris and Miss Violet
have been housed for few days with
grip colds.
The Children Of the King class gave
valentine social Monday evening, tn,
proceeds to go for Red Cross work
The teacher, Miss Bernice Smith
went home i'll Monday afternoon, ant
j is feared that she may have grip
Mrs A. J. Westcott was in Brattle
borO last week to visit her mother
Mrs. l.. A. Robinson, who is in thu
hospital
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
Wedding Train Pulier.

Viola had been to see Aunt Mary g
beautiful church wedding and was
much interested IN the duties of the
little train bearer The next day Viola
was seen marching in the yard with
an old lace curtain draped from her
head. and little Jim was holding it up
When she was asked what they were
playing, Viola replied: "Oh, we Is
just getting married Use the bride
and he's the train puller. STRAY
Storie:.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
I ESTATE OE HATTIE M. WINSTON

The underslgned. having been appoint
ed by the Honorable Probate Court for
the District of Westminster, Commits
sioners, To receive. examine, and adjust
the claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Hattie NJ Wins
low. late of Townshend in said district,
set thereto hereby give notice that We
will meet for the purpose aforesaid. at
the late residence of the aforesaid de-
ceased, in the town of Townshend, in
said district, on the 18th day of March
and 9Th day of June, next, from >
o'clock p. M. until 4 o'clock p. M. on
each Of said days and that six months
from the 26th day of January a. d.
1918. is the time limited by said court
for said creditors 10 present their claims
n us for examination and allowance
Dated at Townshend, this nth day Of
February. A. II. 1918.
+. l.. HASTINGS,
+, H. WILLARD.
10 commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE on cArHERlNE oulHEEN.
WAITE OF VERMONT,

STATE OF VERMONT,
~ District of Marlboro. IS.
TIE Honorable. Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
To the heirs and all persons interested
in the estate of Catherine Guiheen late
of Brattleboro, in said district, deceased,
Greeting:
Whereas, application hath been made
to this court in writing, by the admin
istrator praying for license and authority
TO sell all real estate of said deceased
representing to said court that it would
be beneficial to the heirs and all per-
sons Interested i'm the estate of said de-
ceased, to sell said real estate and con-
vert the same into money.
And bringing into court the consent
and appreciation in writing. of all the
heirs to said estate residing in this state,
and setting forth the situation of the
real estate.
Whereupon, the said court appointed
and assigned the 23d day of February,
1918, at the probate office in Bra ttleboro,
in said district, to hear and decide upon
said application and petition, and Or
dered public notice thereof to be given
to all persons interested therein, by pub
| fishing said order, together with the time
| sivcly in The Vermont Phoenix, news
paper which circulates in the neighbor,
| hood Of those persons Interested in SAID
| estate, all of which publications shall
| be previous to the day assigned for
| hearing.
Therefore, YOU are hereby notified to
appear before said court, at the time and
place assigned. then and there in said
court to make your objections to tho
granting OF such license, if you see
| cause.
Given under my hand at Brattleboro,
| 1918.
6-S A. +. SCHWENK. Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
MOST EXCELLENT
KIDNEY MEDICINE

Twenty years or more ago | com.
menced selling DR.. Kilmer's Swamp.
Root through lady who came to my
store and recommended it. Since car.
rying it in stock have taken it as a
tonic and obtained beneficial results
after using one bottle. My customers
are perfectly satisfied with the result.
obtained from its use and speak highly
in its favor.
Yours very truly,
n. w. FARRAR, Druggist,
June 3, 1916. Belchertown, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
Myron Oliver Barnes.

Myrou o. Barnes, 30, died at his
home Saturday, Feb. lG, after an i'll
ness OF four weeks, due to internal
hemorrhages which terminated in Il
shock.
Mr.. Barnes was the son of Cyrus
and Cynthia Barnes late of Weatmin.
ster West. His early life was spent in
this town. On Dec. 23, 1874, he mar
ricd Annctta +. Miller Of Bellows Falls,
and for the past 81 years he has lived
on the farm on which he died
For many years Mr., Barnes was q
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
DUMMERsToN.
squires- Halliday Wedding.

About % relatives and friends gath.
u,ed at the home of Mr., and Mrs les
lie c. Halliday Monday, Feb. il, to wit.
ness the marriage Of Mr.. and Mira. Hal
ladays elder daughter, Miss Mildred Au-
gusta TO Edward. Harry Squires of Guil-
ford. The house was decorated with
potted plants and wore an air of festiv-
ty and welcome.
Promptly at 8 o'clock the ushers, Wey-
mouth Halliday and Perry Squires, mar
shaled the, bridegroom and his best nan
Perley Sauires, to the right of Rev Lyh.
don S. Besrdslee, where they were met
by the ring bearer, little Miss Marjorie
Sauires sister Of the bridegroom, the
bridesmaid, Miss Alice Halliday, the
bride and her father, The ceremony
was performed in beautiful and inn
pressive manner by Rev, Mr.. Beafdslee,
a single ring service being used, the bride
being given in marriage by her father
After the ceremony congratulations
were in order and rice was not Hoover
led" Mr.. Pufer of Brattleboro, uncle
of the bride, was busy with dustpan and
broom for some time later in the day,
but onlookers were forced to acknowledge
his labors were in vain for rice was still
in plentiful evidence on floors, carpets
and furniture, coat collars and gowns.
Refreshments of various good things
were served. The brides cake, made by
Mrs. Alice Butterfeld and Mrs. Ella
| Halliday, was distributed by the bride.
One table was covered with silverware,
china, linen. embroideries, aluminium
ware, cut glass and housekeeping uten-
sis, testifying to the esteem and loving
L. - IL, La.
The bride was gowned in taupe etamine
combined with pink crepe de chine. The
bridesmaid wore white, as did the little
| ring bearer. Ar.' =
Edward Harry Squires is the eldest
son of Edward P and Julia (Mor1ison)
Squires and was born and lived most Of
his life in Guilford. Mildred Augusta
Halliday is the elder daughter of Leslie
G. and Ella '(Plympton) Halliday and is
native of Dummerston, where she has
lived nearly all her life. Both are mem
bers of the order Of P. of H., Mr..
| Squires of Broad Brook Grange, No. 81,
Mrs Squires of Evening Star Grange, No
l54.
Out-of-town guests were Mrs. f. P
Squires, Perry, Perley and Clifford
Squires, Miss Marjorie Squires of Gull.
| ford, l. H. Mather, Miss Florence Math'
er, Mrs Edith Ryder, Master Richard
| Ryder, Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Puffer OF
Brattleboro, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry o.
Halliday of West Brattleboro, Mrs. Alice
Butterfeld of Wilmington. Other guests
were Mrs. Augusta Bennett aud Mrs Alb.
bic Patch of Dummerston.
| Miss Edith Walker was home over
Sunday,
Mrs. F.. r. Miller is in Boston for q
few days.
Weymouth Halliday returned to Put
ney, where he is employed. Monday eve
ming after attending the Haladay-Squres
wedding.
Mr. and Mrs Arthur L. Brown Of
Jacksonville (Vt) are guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. +. H. Brown. Mr.. Brown has
volunteered for his country's service and
will join the aviation corps in North
Il = -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
a. Just a Want Ad.

man came in the other day and
put in want ad TO sell some stove
wood. Things began to pick up. Mex,
day he was swamped with orders. He
was 80 busy selling wood he couldn ,,
get time to come in and get the stack
of orders telephoned into the Office
Now he comes and orders the adj dis
continued and says his back has beer
injured loading wood so fast. The
question with The Courier now is, car
it be held liable for damages for that
advertiser S sprained back2 The adj
vertiser has two more men cutting
wood. We hope they don sprain thei
backs.-Winfield (Kan.) Courier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
GRAFTON.
Message from Son in France.

The following letter received by Mrs.
C. L. Wilson will be of interest to
Grafton people:
MY dear Mrs. Wilson:
'"While in France l had the pleasure
1t meeting and talking to your son,
who gave me your name and address
that / might be able to send you this
message.
g He was nicely located and in fine
health and spirits. He, with other SOL
der boys, has plenty to wear and to
eat and is safely sheltered. Our gov
eminent is doing everything possible
to safeguard the health and morale of
our soldier boys in France, and they are
the best cared-for soldiers in the world.
l shall return to them the first of
March.
Cordially yours,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
ne RORERT SMITH

The undersigned having been appoint
ed by the Honorable Probate Court for
the District of Marlboro, Commissioners.
to receive, examine and adjust the
claims and demands OF all persons
against the estate of Robert Smith. late
OF Wardsboro. in said district deceased,
and all claims exhibited in offset theret"
hereby give notice that We will meet foi
the purpose aforesaid at the residence
Of H. ii. Forester in the town Of
Wardsboro. in said district. on the 9th
day of February and 9th day OF May,
next, from 10 o'clock a. m until
o'clock p. M, on each of said days, and
that six months from the 9Th day Of
April 1918, is the time limited by said
court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allow
anCe.
Dated at Wardsboro, Jan. 2S 1918.
H. II. FORESTER,
DEXTER WAITE,
6-S Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Y ESTATE OF MANSEL n. PEELER.

The undersigned. having been appoint
ed by the Honorable Probate Court for
the district of Marlboro. Commissioners
to receive. examine and adjust the
claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Mansel II. Peeler
late of Vernon, in said district, deceased
and all claims exhibited in Offset there
to. hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purpose aforesaid. at the resi-
dence of 3. II: Newton in the town, o
Vernon, in said district. on the 23d day
of March, and 22d day of June. next
from 10 o'clock a M, until 3 O'Clock p
m. on each of said days, and that sin
months from the 2Sth day of December
A. d. 1917. is the time limited by said
court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and al
lowance.
ruary. A. D. 1918.
Il. II. NEWTON.
F. w. STODDARU.
"a Commissioners
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
AESTATE OE JOSHUA ]. EULLER.

The undersigned, having been appoint
the District of Westminster. Commits
sioners to receive. examine, and adjust
the claims and demands OF all persons
against the estate of Joshua J. Fuller,
and all claims exhibited in Offset there
to- hereby give notice that We will meet
for the purpose aforesaid. at the resi-
dence of George T. Apln in the town Of
Putney, in said district, on the 9Th day
of March and LIST day of June, next from
o'clock p. m, until 4 o'clock p. m, ON
each Of said days and that six months
from the I'd day OF February, y. y. 1913,
is the time limited by said court for said
creditors to present their claims u u-
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Putney. Vt, this 9th day of
February, A. d. 1918.
D. $. PERSONS,
ROBERT q. LOOMS,
20 Commits siOuerS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Estate of MaIIAn q GOOdRnouob

The undersigned having been appoint
ed by the Honorable probate Court for
the District of Marlboro, Commissioners,
to receive, examine. and adjust the
claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Mellen Q. Good
enough. late of Brattieboro. in said dis
in Offset thereto hereby give notice that
we will meet for the purpose aforesaid,
at Stockwel's store in the town of Brat
tleboro in said district; on the 18th day
p. m, on each Of said days, and that
six months from the l4th day of Janu-
airy. A. d. 1918, is the time limited by
said court for said creditors to present
their claims to MS for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Brnttleboro. this nth day or
February, A. ID. 1915 obs, ....'
j. l.. STCCKWELI,
j. l.. BARNEY,
10 Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
ESTATE OF JOHN II. FULLERTON.

STATE OF VERMONT,
~ IS District of Westminster, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate
of John II. Fullerton. late of Los
Angeles, Calf, deceased, Greeting;
Whereas, said court has assigned the
I'd day of March next, for examining
and allowing the account of the admin
istrator with will annexed. of the estate
of said deceased. and for a decree of
the residue of said estate to the lawful
claimants of the same. and ordered that
public notice thereof be given to all per
sons interested in said estate by publish :
ing this order three weeks successfully
previous to the day assigned, in The
Vermont Phoenix, a newspaper published
at Brattleboro, in said district.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear at the probate Office in Bellows
Falls. in said distli"t. on the day as
signed, then and ther, 10 contest the al
lowance of said account q" YOU see cause,
and to establish your right - heirs, lega
tees and lawful claimants to said resi-
due.
Given under my hand, this 18TH day of
| February, 1918.
10 WARNER y. GRAHAM, Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22

The Junior Christian Endcavor So
ciety will meet Saturday afternoon
with Mrs Arthur TIarlow.
Mrs. John Tucker of Brattleboro
came Monday to spend week here
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs, Walter
Harlow. .:t
Miss Bernicc Holden went to Spring
field .(Vt.) last week Thursday to Wis.
it her brother, Victor, and sea hen
brother, Gilbert, who is in the hospital
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Houghton went to
Hardwiek last week Thursday to visit
their son, Freeman. Mr. Houghton 5
sister, Miss Nellie Houghton, has re.
turned from the Warren Home, Sax
tons River, where she has been the sew
ing matron, and is keeping house for
them while they are away.
Little Herbert Sanborn, s years of
age, cut his fingers on his right hama
Monday morning while playing at re-
cess. The boys were climbing on the
roof of the church horse sheds and
sliding off into the deep sn6wYhHe was
climbing and reached mp to take hold
of the roof, and with the full strength
of his hand he caught hold of Il sharp
piece of the tin roofing and cut all
fingers, the middle one quite badly. lie
tainted and Arthur Harlow, who hap
pcned to be close by getting the tomb
ready for Tuesday funeral carried
him to his house Mrs. Harlow dressed
the wounds and Herbert remained there
until tho close of school, when he was
able to ride home with the other chill
dren who come from the south part of
the town
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
ELIZA PITTS KEKCL

DEMETR1Us KEKoL.
maica, in the county Of Windham. in the
state of Vermont, has this day filed in
the Office of the clerk of the county
court, for said county her libel for di-
vorce against Demetrius Kekol, setting
forth in substance that she was ON the
Sd day of September, 1911, lawfully. mar
that she and said libellee lived together
as husband and wife in the county OF
Windsor until on or about February !,
1916; that the libelant has resided in the
and has faithfully performed all the mar
liage obligations incumbent upon her;
that on or about the list day OF Febru-
ary 1916 the said libelee wilfully de-
serted the libellant and continued such
desertion hitherto: and libellee being of
sufficient. pecuniary and physical ability
10 provide suitable maintenance for the
said lbellant, without cause, grossly
wantonly and cruelty neglected and re-
fused 50 to do,
That there have been born of said
marriage RAYMOND Russell kekol and
Kenneth Maynard KeNol, children. And
PRAYING that the bonds of matrimony
between her and the said libellee be dis
solved, and that she be granted Il bill
Of divorce, and for the custody of said
minor children And it appearing that
the said libellee is without this state,
and that no summons can be served on
him.
IT Is ORDERED. that the libellant no.
tify the lbellee of the tendency of said
petition and summon him to appear at
the term of the county court, to be held
at Newfane, within and for the county
of Windham on the second Tuesday in
April, 1918, on the first day thereof, and
answer to the same, by causing the sub
stance OF said petition and this order TO
be published three weeks successfully in
The Vermont Phoenix, a newspaper
printed at Brattleboro, in said county,
the last publication to be at least six
weeks previous to the commencement of
said term.
Dated at Brattleboro, in said county,
this 18th day of February, 1918.
10 f. ID. r.. STOWE, Clerk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
WINDFLAM.

Mis- Chandler has received word that
her Aon 8 wife, Mrs Raymond Chand
Ter, died in hospital in Bridgeport
Conn.,, Sunday. She leaves, beside hel
husband, little daughter two weeks
old. Raymond Chandler spent the win
ter hete last year and his friends fee
much sympathy for him in his sorrow
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22

"Did that efficiency sharp address
your club the other night2''"No. He
prepared an address, but he came
around one day late. Made n mistake
in the date" "'Was anybody there -
A" No. But that made no difference. lie
forgot to bring his address with him, 3"
Life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-02-22
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
I lESTATE OE FRANK e. STEVENS

The Undersigned, having been appoint
ed by the Honorable Probate Court for
the district of Westminster, Commits
sioners, to receive. examine and adjust
the claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Frank Il. Stevens,
late of Londonderry in said district, de-
ceased, and all claims exhibited in Offset
thereto, hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purpose aforesaid at the
residence of the late F. E. Stevens, in
the village of Londonderry in said dis
trict. on the 9th day of March and 9th
day of July, next, from ! O'Clock p. m,
until o'clock p. M, on each of said
days. and that six months from the LIST
day of February, a. D.. 1918, is the time
limited by. said court for said creditors
to present their claims to us for eXami-
nation and allowance.
Dated at Londonderry, this 18th day of
February, a. d. 1918.
a. B. WAITE,
w. L. WRIGHT,
- C'on1I,,i : ouers