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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Dow and Buker. Plumbing and
heating, Al Bridge ST.. Gardiner. Tel.
Conn. May25d6t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Rev. e. Fl. Brewster of Philadelphia
was in the city for the Sunday school
convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Miss Gertrude Grimes is to have
two weeks vacation from her work
at the MarSton & Brooks factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Bigelow's Boys Band goes tonight
to South Gardiner to- put on their
minstrel there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Frank Howe of Portland, the for
mer manager, of the opera house,
was in the city on business Thurs
day %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Mrs. N. B. Woodsum Of Oaklan
was a recent visitor in town,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Rev. C. A. Watkins has returned to
Litchfield after a short visit in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

George Barker goes to Bath today
to the game between Morse High and
Hallowel1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Mrs. John Doyle and three chill
dren Of Lewiston will be the guests
of Mrs. Mabel Stevens over Memoir
ial Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Additional Gardiner news and ads
viii bs found on Page Five OF this
1saua.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Mrs. Angie Cott1e of Oakland was
a recent visitor in Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Melvin Kittredge was visitor In
North Monmouth short time ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Edinburgh, May 2S-(AP)-The
freedom of the city was today be-
slowed upon Ramsay Macdonald,
former premier minister. A distin-
guished gathering witnessed the
ceremony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Mr.. .Talhouse presented the Halo
we'll Athletic Association Thursday
with ag enerous check.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29
LOCAL NOTICE

Dow and Buker. Plumbing and
heating, Al Bridge ST., Gardiner. Tel.
conn. a3 zrl May25d6ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

-as Dance at French's Corner this
Friday evening. Bachelor orches-
ira. May28-29
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29
HalloWell Local News

Harry Cochrane of Monmouth was
recent visitor in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29
LOCAL NOTICE

Single white narcissus. Mrs. w.
w. Seavey. Main Ave-, Fatmingdale.
May27d3ts sSygf 1sx5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

soJonquils for sale. Mrs. r. w.
Eastman, 255 Brunswick Ave., Tel
pam. = May2Sd2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

A daughter was born Wednesday
to Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Rand, Sec
ond street. $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Dow and Buker, Plumbing and
heating. Al Bridge St., Gardiner.
Tel. Conn. May25d6ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Mrs. A. A. I-odgdon of River ave-
nue. is passing a few days In Clin-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

TULIPS-For Memorial Day, 75c
dog. n. L. Webber. 80 Highland Ave,
Gardiner. Tel. .183-M. May27d4te
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29
Fridays Concert Program

fridays concert Program
March 1.-THE Old Warrior" Barnard
Overture "Sham Fight" Marie
Waltzes wedding Sounds
Fahrbach
Selection "Alma, Where Do You
Live" Briquet
Fox Trot Barney Google (by re-
quest) Conrad
Medley "Just One, Night: Dewitt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

ence today when Tamon Mavad.
permanent japanese Representative -
Geneva, declared the immiprat,sss
question should be settled sirnultar4
eously with world labor problems
Washington, May 2S-The Ra,...
& Aroostook asked the Interstess
Commerce Commission today for nav
mission to build a mile of new IL.
at Searsport, Me-, and to inssa .U
wharf and pier facilities.
Washington, May 2s--sh,rr,,.
Board officials said today no nernt,a
tons were proceeding for sale Of ths
United States Lines now operated hv
the Fleet Corporation, to Europe. 4
reported last night in New York. nor
had they been approached on sucb
proposition since about two years az
when the New York interests disc,'sss
sed the possibility of such a sale in !.
general way without definite conclus-
ion.
Washington, May 28---(AP)--con.
tinued improvement was noted tods,
in the condition of former Vice prsss
ident Thomas r. Marshall who 4 II,
here with nervous exhaustion ana :
cold. He was said to have passed :
comfortable night.
Sydney, N. S. W., May 2S-ser,or.
floods were reported today to Nav
occurred in the Queanbeyan dJstrics
in the southern part of New South
vNn1n0 uhara five s-~~-f
drowned and about $50 families mads
homeless. A flood of the Murrums
bidgee river was apparently sweep.
ing towards Wagga Wagga, threatsn.
ing the possible inundation Of that
town.
Woburn, Mass, May 2s-(Ap,-
Nomination papers were circulatsd
today in the interests of Eugene n
Foss of Boston, former governor ~
Massachusetts as Democratic candi.
date in the fifth Congressional al.
trict at the special election of june a
at which a successor to the late Con-.
gresham John Jacob Rogers win ~
elected. Mrs. Mabel N. Rogers. Wild
ow of the former Congressman. ia
candidate for the Republican nornin.
alton. The primary will be held June
16.
New Haven, Conn.,. May 2s--fAp,
Charles Watson, Sd, 1927, Of PHI.
adelphia, was elected captain Of IN
Yale University tennis team for next
year at the annual banquet of the
team last night.
Lowell, Mass, May 2S-@fAp)--
John Veres, eight year old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Veres, today was for
mally charged with the murder by
drowning yesterday afternoon Of vi
Wan Mary Husson. 10 months old
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Hus-
son. He was ordered committed I'M
til tomorrow morning when he win
be held for the Middlesex county
grand jury which comes in at East
Cambridge next week. Veres' COM
panion in the murder plot, six year
old Miltiades Haritous is beng held
as material witness, his age max
ing it impossible for the court to ex-
ercise jurisdiction in the matter Of
crime.
Edinburgh, May 2S-(AP)-The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Washington. May 2s--(AP)--con.
tinued Improvement was noted toSsr
in the condition of former Vice Press
ident Thomas r. Marshall who 4 II,
here with nervous exhaustion ana
cold. He was said to have passed 4
comfortable night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Kennebec Central Sunday train
gervice to Togus: Leave Randolph
/ 1.b0 p. M. Ball game $50. Return
Ing leave National Home sos P. M.
80 nnay15-16, fri-sattf
Narcissi. FOR sale for Memorial Day
80 cents per dozen. Mrs. Walter Roll
Inns. Tel. 1887. may27-2s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

London, May 2S-(AP)-The at
tempt to broad cast the derby from
EPSON Downs by radio yesterday
was a failure, owing to the rain and
the bad state Of the wire between the
course and the transmitting station
in London.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Geneva. May 2s-(AP)-Japan sud-
denly interjected the immigration
problem into the world labor confer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Nashville. Tenn, May 26-(AP)-
The Rt. Rev. Thomas F. sGailor Of
Tennessee. president Of the National
Council Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, who became suddenly i'll
here today while attending confer
ence at Christ Church was reported
resting very well' tonight by his
physician. DR.. c. H. Wilson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

New Haven, Conn. May 2s--fAp,
Charles Watson, Sd, 1927, of Phil
adelphia. was elected captain Of the
Yale University tennis team for next
year at the annual banquet 'of the
team last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Fort Huachuca, Ariz., May 90
(AP)-Fire fighters gave thanks to-
day for a rain which extinguished
flames sweeping Miller Peak in the
Huachuca mountains here after
turning back the volunteers for sew
en- days. The last flaming timbers
were extinguished last night after
5000 acres had been destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Peshawara, British India, May 2S-
(AP)-Sixty rebels who took part in
the recent disturbance in the Khost
district of Afghanistan are reported
to have been shot by oredr of the
emir. The rebel leader known as the
Lame Mullah." who had been con-
fined at Kabul as a hostage, was
also executed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-29

Rome, May 2S-(AP)-A manifesto
addressed to the nation and signed
by several hundred important per-
sonages irrespective of party was
published today calling for the Ital-
ian people to join in the celebration
of the 25th anniversary of the as
cension of King Victor Emmanuel to
the throne.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
BRICKMAKERS LEAVE WORK
 IN CLAYTON PLANTS
Those Who Walk Out Do Not Inn pair Operations at
 Yards.

The brick workers strike which has been in progress in Berlin for the past two weeks, Is gradually ex- tending northward and this morn ing members of the Clay Workers Union employed at the Connlcy and Purinton Brick company al Clayton Crossing, this city, walked out, when the company refused to recognize the union, This will not prevent the company from continuing operations, it was stated today, as only one quarter Of the mon at that plant are affiliated with the union,
 The plant employs about 40 brick workers and about 10 of them quit, There was no need for suspcnding operations and, unless inc strikers go hack 10 work, other workers will be hired to take their places.
 The exodus Of negro workers from Berlin continued today, A large group Of them left on an early train for various points in the southern states and it is expected that more will leave later. These laborers come north each summer 10 work in the brick yards, and, hitherto, they have remained throughout the warm sea son. returning 10 their homes late in September or October.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
DARROW DOES NOT SAY
 HE WILL NOT DEBATE
But Hints That He Relieves Others Are Better Qualified
 To Argue.

Chicago. Aug. 4 (P-Without definitely declining the challenge to debate with Rev. John Roach Straton. Clarence Darrow today re- ferred Dr. Straton and his friends to the American Association for the Advancement of Science for a man to oppose Dr. Straton.
 Attorney Darrow said: T have read many of Dr. Straton's debates and believe him to he exceedingly skillful in that work, For myself ] have never wanted 10 debate, but have done so occasionally.
 "I have never challenged any body and would not do if. l be- 1Ieve that If Dr. Straton and his friends want 10 debate on evolution they should ask the Ammerican As sociation for the Advancement or Science 10 furnish dehator.
 'T am not an expert on evolution s1though believe in 1t and have studied it farily well. But there are many scientific men in our colleges who are masters of the subject.
 "1f it is to he 2 debate between fundamentalism and liberalism of course some liberal minister should represent their side.
 Again as to me, am nor Fo vounr as I once was and am rapidly getting into middle life,'
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
Dempsey Not Alarmed at
 Boxing SOlOn's Threats

Los Angeles, Aug. 4 R,-Jack Dempsey awaited with apparent composure the meeting today of the New York State Athletic commission at which It's members have indicated they will suspend the worlds heavy weight indefinitely If he was not present In person to sign articles of agreement to meet Harry Wills, his chief challenger.
 Dempsey gave out last night the text of q letter which he said he had sent by airplane mail to the com- mission and which he said he be- lieved would prevent adverse action by the rulers of boxing in the east In his letter Dempsey explained that pressing business matters held him here, and that he had "proper respect" for the New York commis- sion. and fully intended to comply with it's demand that he accept Wills challenge and that he had agreed to fight no one else.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
Personals

Miss Agnes Backgren Is spending her vacation at Chalker Beach.
 Mrs. Mary Murphy and Miss Grace Murphy of Fremont street are regis tered at the Everett hotel. Old Or chard, Me, for two weeks,
 r. J. Murray of G4 Harrison street has returned from trip 10 Boston.
 Mr. and Mrs. William ?. Buckley, their son and daughter and Miss Mamie Cavanaugh of 39S Park street left today for an automobile trip through Canada. They will visit the shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec.
 Constable George stark is spend ing few days in Portland, Me,
 Miss Margaret Lewis. daughter of MT and Mrs. E. W. Lewis of 13 Harrison street, will spend the next few weeks at Short Beach as the guest of Mir. and Mrs Edwin Lewis.
 Donald Tracy of Baltimore, Md, is spending 8 week as the guest of Dwight B. Latham at his home on Black Rock avenue,
 Edwin Neumann of Black Rock avenue has returned 10 his home after spending several weeks at Say brook Point.
 Lieutenant Samuel Bamforth re- sumed his duties with the police department today after two weeks vacation spent at Old Orchard, Me. with his family.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
SCO7TS MOTHER ON
 STAND FOR DEFENSE
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he was to hang not not for murder but to be restrained from exposing the crookodness of the Canadian of cials who were conspiring to break him." pr, Hubert said,
 Was that an illusion" the de- fense asked in redirect eNamina- ton, but the prosecution objection was sustained.
 He said he had an unfair trial and .'
 Strike 1t out, strike 1t out" the judge ruled, "The jury will disre- gard the testimony. The witness will omit all reference 10 the crim- inal trial"
 He said he was tried at the in stance of Mir. Managhan, the Canadian crown consul. who had thwarted his every effort to demon- strate his innocence" the witness said.
 Have you any evidence that Scott did not know he was on trial for murder?" the court demanded,
 "Let us get to that" was the re- ply,
 There will be no testimony. of phantasmic butter flies and lions in the evidence of the alienists on whom the defense relies to save , Scott from the gallows.
 The effort to prove that he has | become insane since he was sen- tenced 10 death and therefore should [ not he hanged, will be confined to his l6 months in jail, his career and 1 ideas, and the state will show that he was mentally cognizant of his position and the penalty he faces.
 The jury which will decide his , fate had the outline before them in the opening statements of the de- fense and state. His guilt or inno- cence is not even remote issue. i Scott was pictured by the defense s the keen, alert bond salesman, promoter of a $SO,O00,OOO Canadian American bridge corporation and ethics, and finally the bcwildered and intellectual peddler of razor straps. unable to raise two dollars room rent,
 Indication that speed would be the constant endeavor of Judge David whose writ for a stay of exc cution pending sanity test saved Scott from the gallows shortly be- fore the time set for his hanging came yesterday when jury was se- lected in four hours and opening statements of the attorneys con- pleted.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
NATIONAL SHIELD
 HIGHWAY MARKERS
1oYt. Plans New System Tor
 Route Signs

Washington, Aug tP.-Tho lhield of the United States was ,dopted today as a model for the outline of route markers for the iystem of national highways being sorked out by the joint board for interstate highways iu session hero.
 The shield will have q white back sround, with the name of the state, he initials L., S.. and the route mum Ter In black.
 A shield designed of smaller size Sith white haCkGruund and the let Ter "L." or R In black will De used at approaches 10 turns, Ar LOWS will be placed at the turns themselves.
 An octagon shaped sign will be he stop signal, It will have a yellow background and black letters, Cau- lion signs will be diamond shaped, With yellow background, bearing wmbols indicating curves, loose sravel. hills or other sources of dan ter.
 For warning signs at railroad crossings a circular yellow design Sss approved, bearing in black the ,tandard railroad cross with the let CTS R. R.
 In states which have laws conflict ng with the boards recommenda- Hons, an effort will he made 10 have he state laws changed. Selection ot .outes is expected today.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
TENNESSEE NOW HAS
 NEW EVOLUTION CASE
Ia1psyer Petitions To Enjotn tn- forcement of the Dis
 puted Law

rhsttanooga, Tenn, Aug. 4 H'--A .ompanion case to the Scopes trlal sas in prospect today Dr. John h. Veal chief counsel in the Scopes ,ase expected to file in the United States district court taxpayer oetition seeking to enjon ehlorce- nent of the anti-eyolution law
 The move marked the second at- ,empt to carry the fight against the av. which prohibits teaching o1 evolution in public schools Of 1eh- ,essee. into the federal courts
 The first attempt, when d peuf,on n transfer the Scopes cue was nied n the federal courts at CookeNllle' ,v nr. Neal. met failure through the .afusaI of Judge Gore to lntertefe' Ar the same time q petition or hop- srt Wilson, a taxpayer seeking 10 snioin the state authorities from en- ,orcement of the law was refused
 The petitioner today will be Roo- art Wilson. who appears agalh III 'lle effort 10 restrain the state anthorl- scs from enforcing the Ia" on me ground that his children would ne deprived of being taught 'the truth n ruhlic schools of the state.
 Under a federal statute, Dr. Neal mid. applications to enloin enforce ,,ent of state laws must be heard " three federal judges at least one If whom must he a member Of the l-nited states circuit court of ap- reals The district judge in Chat ,7nooga Is Judge Ken Hicks
 Dr. Neal announced that immedl- atalv after filing the petition he onId leave for New York to con Ter with Dudley Field Malone Ar- thur Garfield Hays and other attor- nevs interested in the case
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
EVERY STATE IN
 t. 5. REPRESENTED
Knights Of Columbus Open
 Convention With Parade

Duluth, Minn., Aug. 4 R>-Knights Of Columbus marched through the streets Of Duluth today in an im- pressiVe parade. The demonstra- ton, in which more than 5000 per sons took part, was preliminary to the opening of the 43rd annual inter- national convention of the organiza- tion. Every state In the union, Canada Mexico. Panama, Cuba, Por- to Rico and Alaska were repre- scented.
 Arriving shortly before 10 8. m. at the amphitheater, the marchers took their places for the pontihcal high mass that marked the religious opening of the convention.
 The formal opening of the assem- bly, came this afternoon when Su- preme. Knight James A. Flaherty of Philadelphia called to order his 1 9th convention.
 Delegates today learned of the steps being taken to commemorate the landing of Christopher Columbus on what Is now American soil. AL though Columbus landed at San Sal vadore In 1492, he set foot at Agua- dilla on his second trip to the west ernhemisphere a year later.
 Manuel Mendia, only delegate from Porto Rico, brought a resolu. tion of the municipal assembly of Aguadilla, proposing 10 provide for Columbus park. where the knights plan to erect a second monument to Columbus. The first monument was destroyed by an earthquake In 1918. At their convention In New York last year the knights voted s1o,Noo for the monument.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
NEAL0N- -ZELDON
Theater Electrician Takes Bride in Hartford At Early Morning Wed ding--Go To Atlantic City

Joseph Nealon and Miss Nellie Zeldon, both of this city. were mar ried in Holy Trinity church at Hart ford this morning. August Ieldon, 2 brother of the bride, was best man, and Miss Anna Tonalis of this city, was bridesmaid.
 Mir. Nealon Is the son of Mir, and Mrs, John Nealon of 355 North Bur ritt street, He is employed as cleo trician at the Capitol theater Mrs. Nealon is the daughter of Mir, and Mrs Ignatz Zeldon of 102 Hartford avenue and was employed at the Russell 6- Erwin plant.
 Mir and Mrs, Nealon have gone on a brief wedding trip to Atlantic City. They will be at home to thoir friends at the Zeldon home after Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
City Items

Red Seal single Victor records, 35c each. (. L. Pierce &; Co.-adyt.
 An automobile in possession of the South End Motor Sales Co.,, has been repleyined for Jack Laroga of Hart ford.
 A. q. Hammond auxiliary will hold q regular meeting tomorrow night at o'clock in the State arm- orv on Arrh street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Munson of 49 Pennington avenue, observed their silver wedding anniversary Saturday evening at their home with more than 100 friends joining with them in observance of the event,
 Ladies of Bohemian Eagle will hold their monthly meeting at WahrenberEer's hall, Arch street, Thursday afternoon at c:30.
 A bicycle owned by William zdanis of 274 Chapman street was stolen from Washington street this morning according 10 report he made to the police.
 A youth succeeded in passing a worthless check on Joseph Cesalo- Witz, Lafayette street grocer, Satur- day night according 10 complain he made to the police today.
 Miss Minnie Yenzo, stenographer In Constable George Stark's office, is in St. Francis hospital, Hartford where she will undergo an opera tion for appendicitis, The zoning committee met this afternoon in city hall. Routine busi- ness connected with the zoning map was on the program. Suggestions made by manufacturers were expect ed to be discussed.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
Had Sons Friends
 Watched hv Police

Spending their annual vacation seeing the country, John Piezak of 14653 South street and Joseph Mroz of 155 Liverpool street, both of Jamaica. l.. l.. ran afOul of the po- lice today but after answering ques- tions satisfactorily at police head quarters, they were allowed to pro ceed on their way.
 The two young men who are about IS years old, and are on 8 weeks hike, arrived here this morn ing and went directly to the home of Felix Krzizewski, 113 Broad street, with whose son they are ac- quainted, The krzizewski boy listen cd 10 the story Of the experiences of his two friends and became so enthusiastic about them that he de- cided to start out and hike along with them.
 His father attempted 10 talk him out of it, and when the boy was per sistent, the father called the police and had Piezak and Mroz taken into custody by the police to make cer- tain that they left the city unac- companied,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York. Aug, 4-Foreign ex- changes steady: Quotations in cents: Great Britain, demand 4S5 S-S, ca blcs 4S5 3-4 GO day bills on banks 4S1 1-2; France, demand 4,73 1-2, cables 4,74; Italy, demand 3,65, ca = blos %,Gj IA, Demands: Belgium 4,67, Germany 2S.S0. Holland 40.l7, Norway 1855. Sweden 26,SG, Dem mark 22.S7, Switzerland 19.4l 1-2, Spain 1446, Greece 1,59, Poland l9 IA, rzecho- Slovakia 2.96, Jugo- Slavia 1.S1 1-2, Austria IA IA, Ru- mania 59, Argentina 40,S7, Brazll ll.7a. Tokyo fl 3-S, Shanghai 7S Is, Montreal 100 1-lG.