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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Latest Styles
Like aTrench Coat

stralshk from the military conaee the modern revival ot the trench coae-yoNsl find Q clever example oe It's breezy influence In todtS's shlrtwaist coat by the two tAhrlc flaps which run from sleeve scans Co center huttoning.
 Pattern No. eSal is in SlneS i2. lA l6, le, 90. SiRe lN, short sleeves, requires ( Ia yards Ss-inch matefS iAl, "
 For this attractive pattern, send lS centss, plus 1 cent for postage. in coins. with your nMnao address, pattern number and slne Co Tho
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
RATTLE OF RUMORS

The Office of War Information lists five rules to follow in the battle of rumors: never repeat a rumor: do not repeat rumor verbally even to deny 1t; If you know the facts which can spike Q rumor. cite them promptly when you first encounter such talk; If you do not know the facts, ask
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
. MODERN MENUS
MODERN MENUS Cash In On Bumper
 Tangerine Crops

juice, especially the strained juice
 To mako the most of oranges and grapefruit, slice them, It Is more economical than squeezing and straining, Even the outer peel contains vitamin c, Use it for marMalade, re,iSheS and use grated peel to flavor desserts, biscuits and cookies,
 Oranges and grapefruit are rieh- CT in vitamin c, but tangerines are richer in vitamin A, This year we have the biggest crop of tanger- ines in our history, So why not send baskets of them as wleeome Christmas gifts,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

wives should realize this, ant go a little easy
 on the my job talk until a huS'
 band gets used te lthe idea of living with an equal, Il they don't, there
 Is likely to be trouble.
 Perh ps the trouble W ul q not be as severe
 as In the case
 of Q Rock Island,
 Ill. husband who
 took four shots at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

We'll, here we are getting ready for the special holiday of Christ mas; and we have a Christmas gift idea for you today; one that you can do at home at small cost but with lots of glamour in the gift, Interested in apples and cabbage because they are so plentiful and 50 inexpensive We have . recipe for you for each today. And then Kcn's big special - his French Dressing recipe that is getting to Do famous.
 Colored Flames
 This is our Christmas present idea. It Is fun to do and fun to get---a super gift for any friend with big, hospitable fireplace. You can get all the chemicals easily and they are inexpensive.
 Bluo flames, 10. copper sulfats to Green flames. lb. bcrie acid to i gal, Red flames, 1 h. strontium nitrate ,o l gal. water
 Collect dry pine cones and then dry them thoroughly. Dip them in these solutions for two minutes. Let them dry thoroughly - on papers down cellar is a good place. Bundles of these make wonderful gifts. If you run out of pine cones. you can use small chunks of wood instead.
 Stuffed Cabbage
 This is a meat-stretcher. You get savoury meat peus the vitamin- full cabbage and 1t is practically dinner-in-a-dish. Serve it with fluffy roast potatoes for a feast! 1 hard. firm head K teaspoon
 green cabbage poultry dressing q cups diced ham 1 tablespoon 2 cups cooked rice lemon juice l egg tablespoons < teaspoon mace melted better
 or nutmeg Salt and pepper
 Combine all ingredients with slightly beaten egg. Cut off top of cabbage. Scoop a pocket out of the cabbage, large enough to hold the above mixture. so that it fills
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Scout Party

Irene Kinnane, Irene Cullen, El- len Tooker, and Maureen Pitts have been selected to make arrange ments for the Christmas party of Girl Scout Troop 12. The event will take place Tuesday night, Dec. 22, at the Third Congregational church hall. Preceding t..e party members of the troop will go carol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Here's How To Handle Hubby And Wartime Job At Same Time

into the family pool, 10 be spent as needed,
 If a wife avoids antgonixing her working Is a new idea, she'N fine husband in the weeks when her 1t won't be too hard for him to get used to the new setup, In fact when she comes proudly homt with a promotion, he'll probably take her out for an evenings cele- hration instead of wanting to shoot bAr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

Waterbury Democrat Toaay'S Pat tern Service, i06 7th Avenue, Ne, York, N. Y.
 Many other practical sewing sug- gestions for gifts mad for your own wardrobe are plentiful in the Win ter Fashion Book, available ct i5s per copy. Order 1t with . i5c pat tern for 2Sc plus ic for poEtage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Your Health !!

Dr. William Brady's daily health article from now on will be found on the editor ial page of the Democrat. See page 6 today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
FIVE GLASSES RUsaORs

During the first year of the war the OWT analysed more than $500 rumors. They fall into five classi- fications: hate, anxiety. escape. aAannFnaturAl and curiosity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

Ing In the Highland avenue neigh borhood in accordance with their annual custom, epatter print Christmas cards were completed by the group at c meeting last night
 Ofiiccrs Seated
 John Carter assumed duties as president of the Town Plot Com- munity club at q meeting last night at the B. W. Tinker school base- ment. Other officers installed inc clude: vice president, Vincent Ma. turo: secretary, Mrs, Raymond Dolan: treasurer. Domenic Flor.o: financial secretary, Mrs. R. Lom- bardo; directors, Michael R. Russo John Gallo, Louis Rocco, Anthony D'Angelo. Alfonose Arens and Law renee Rossi.
 Arrangements for the Christmas party which will be held Saturday afternoon for children of the sec- ton are being completed by a com- mittee composed of John Carter, Robert Nelson, Mrs. Raymond Dolan, Domenic Florio, Mrs. Alfonso Arens. Mrs. John Carter, John Gallo and Michael Russo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
ToMORROW'S MENU

ASNAVENkNSW ~ NEkNS
 REA K FAST; Grapefruit, cream eoatiSh on toast, whole wheat toast, coffee, milk,
 LUNCHEON; Omelet with ereamed left-over vegetabls, enriehted French bread, sliced oranges, to, milk,
 STMAS DINNER; orange, grapefruit, apple and grape cup, roast chicken, cheSt- nut stufiing, gihlet gravy, cram berry jelly. surprise baked poe tatoes. spinach timbales, celery, carrot sticks, olives, mineemeat pie. cheese, nuts and raisins, coffee, milk. .."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
By RUTH MILLETT

It's pretty hard on the egoS Of some men when their wives, after having been simply the little woman" for years, 90 out and get themselves mNn-sized jobs,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

No doubt pycat could dee into the past of your hs bands childhood Ind the of this lying habit Then come along his marriage and lay finger on some con bng which everybody has overlooked But 1t isn't easy te get patient doctor unless the patient suffering acute physical pan practical suggestions that wife may use and htrSen husband
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
SIX HOSE FROZEN

Price ceiling on womens silk hose range from 50 cents to $i.65. All stocks have been frozen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

Second should that the husband Sanng financially provide her With nSues and for two reasons when in trouble he frequently tries to shcd himself rom his weS with heap be gifts coming W nua other that time eNtraragonee w lead to trouble
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Ladies Aid Society
 In Annual Meeting
Mrs. Joseph Smith Chosen By the Church Group;
 Town Plot Club Inducts Officers
BROOKLYN NEWS

Mrs. Joseph Smith was elected president of the Ladies' Aid society of the Third Congregational church yesterday. She will succeed Mrs. Walter Johnson. The election fol. lowed the annual luncheon and Christmas party at the Larkspur lodge in Watertown.
 Other officers for the conn., year will be: president. Mrs. Albert Harris; secretary, Mrs. Daniel Hine: and treasurer, Mrs. Gilbert Tender. son, who was reelected,
 A gift was arranged for the rec tiring president in appreciation of her Servcies, and a sunshine basket was prepared for Mrs, Harry Roden, @ member who Is confined to her home with illness. Mrs. Louis Von Lott presided at the meeting in the absence of the president who is i'll. The treasurer's annual report was read by Mrs. Henderson.
 Those attending included: Rev. and Mrs. Gomer R, Lewis, Mrs, Ar. thur Nichols, Mrs. Harold L. Fogg, Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mrs. Albert Harris, Mrs. William Detweiler, Mrs. Clifford Turney, Mrs. Frank Wil- liams, Mrs. Gilbert Henderson, Mrs. George Moeller, Mrs. B. W. Erk, Mrs. Milton Aikens, Mrs. Robert Jones, Mrs. Otto S!bold, Mrs. Jo- seph Mackie, Mrs. William Weston, Mrs. Henry Tooker, Mrs. Daniel Hine, Mrs. Louis Richard and Mrs. Robert Mackie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Ruta Omcers

Mrs. William Jenusaitis was re- elected president of the Lithuanian Womens Ruta society at recent meeting. Other officers were named as follows: vice-president, Mrs. James Zukauskas; financial secre- tary, Mrs. John Za!lckas: recording secretary, Mrs. Lucy Laudinskas; treasurer, Mrs. Anna Griskauskas. Mrs. Ursula Morkus was selected for the sick committee. Other of- ficers and committee members will be chosen in June.
 Preliminary plans were made for a card party to take place early next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

FrS granted her husbands great generosity children but should fall herself prt sing gratitude affections teach the children o d" Inc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

permit her Of hUmor desert her and become story respect recognize hyrerboe when her huHhAn It.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

Friend some said that c Is the refuge of cow ard Now of Is something else and his tho world o ferret out the cause
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

I'm ogre nQutive person there no cause Tor c lying tO me nothing o be gained by N nbou his hl about things little and DE Inc children his weakness and am r Rcd will make liars out of them My aHectn and re. Spect being killed and hnd hard to meet hm wn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

 tAi. oumn Letter. "nsntNnc s"r w e sM.wsssa An Aed confidence Write Miss cANtaed in os
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Caroline Chatfield
Seys Today
Title Revstered, U, & Patent once

TAan Who Lies to His Wife Habitually I' Scared of Her; All Denials to Contrary.
 r been married who gives me an ade ouae household expenses lovely clothes provides me
 sr and fun time maid and ehoose vr wcd gladly exchange all SuriCs quality his char acter, Truthfuness He's Q natural born liar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

have never subject him because I'm afraid to afraa of what Must accept the situation as hopeless and let my love continue for man that gives nc everything but the truth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

Fourth should bear in mind that wing has conflicts turinoS within that outweigh suffering his lying her it's only matter oi time until his deeS and cheats will M his love for her In which she will have worry loss of and affection for him.
 groceries fuel and clothes nothing of maid service tpe and fine giftS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-13
MRS. WOODHOUSE
In FEDERAL POST
Conn. Secretary Of State
to Visit Washington to
Discuss Details

Hartford Conn, April 13.--(UP)--
Connecticut Secretary Of State Mrs.
Chase Going Woodhouse was ex-
pected 10 be IN Washington Friday
TO discuss details OF her new federal
conBuitant In the listing and
placing OF scientifically trWined Wo-
men IN war Jobs throughout the
United States.
Mrs. Woodiouse was reported to
have accepted the position over the
week end. Mrs. WoodhouSe was
expected TO confer late this week
with Representatives Of the national
roster Of scientific and specialized
personnel, which Ia conducting the
registration and placing Of the wo-
men.
IN her new capacity, Mrs. Wood.
house probably viii work with DR..
Kathryn McHale, president Of the
American Association Of University
Women, and DR.. Helen Hosp, execu-
tive secretary OF the committee OF
women III college OF the American
Council ON Education.
She was not expected 70 give up
her post as Connecticut Secretary
Of state, 10 which she was elected IN
1910. Mrs. Woodhouse may spend
part Of each week at Washington
setting up the new bureau, and also
Will continue her teaching duties at
Connecticut college where she haa
several courses on consumer econ
ofnicg,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-13
GOV. HURLEY HAS
SETTLED STRIKE
Dispute OF Labor Forces
With ScOvilI Co. Has
Been Closed

Personal intervention by Governor
Robert A. Hurley on behalf Of the
no strike" compact to which he
had labor ard management agree
soon after Pearl Harbor today about
q settlement Of the dispute between
the Scoyill Mfg, Co., and the SEQ.
VII local OF the International Union
Of Mine, Mill " smeiter Workers,
Go. The q workers involved In
the dispute decided early this af-
ternoon, after a lengthy meeting, 10
return 10 their Jobs at . o'clock.
Acting personally as O mediator,
Governor Hurley az q conference
Saturday secured agreement from
MANAGEMENT and labo representa-
tives on q compromise proposal, de-
tails Of which are being withheld
The agreement on the part OF the
union, however, was subject TO rati-
fication by the men involved. The
men met this morning and, II Is re-
liably reported, there was con-
siderable objection TO the compro-
mise. However, telegram de
rectiy from the governor urging &C"
ceptance Of the terms, resulted IN O
vote 10 approve the settlement.
Don Harris, director Of the Brass
Workers Organizing Committee.
told The Democrat that he was not
at liberty 10 reveal terms Of agree
inent. Alan G. Curtisse assistant TO
the general manager Of the Scovill
Mfg. Co, could not be reached.
is
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-13
ny United Rrassl

Eight persons died violently III
Connecticut over the week end, q
survey showed to-day. IN addition,
the bodies q two men who disap-
peared some time ago were recov-
cred.
q A compilation disclosed two auto
mobile fatalities, two train deaths,
o double suicide, q murder and .
fire death.
WiflIani y. Barrett. 40. plainyille,
was killed when struck by On AUTO
mobile In that town.
Richard ectiffef, II, RalFheId,
was Killed when he fell from his
bicycle and WAS crushed By q truck.
james X. fraser. 50, Darbtify, WAS
killed when gtlauck by q train IN the
New Haven" railfcad yard IN that
city,
haffaele OnoEfio, %, q NEW Ha-
VEN road ttiunM watcher. Was
klIlsd when elxlsk - 8 train a 11ee
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-13
Eight Persons Meet Death
With Violence In This State

Haven, where he lived,
Mrs. Diana Cote, 6O, DanleisOn,
was burned 70 death In q fire at
her home.
Edna Wilton, 80, and Lillian M.
Eddy, 10, killed themselves n 9
suicide pact By iiIliaiing illuminating
gas fumes IN their New London
home.
Mrs. Peter Yeshinskas, So, Water
bury, was found dead In her home
late sunday night and police boz
Iieved she was murdered. Her son,
Xavier, 10. was questioned. The Voc
mans skull was crushed by 0 heavy
instrument.
The body Of Michael Klifnovich.
IS, Ansonla, who disappeared 70
months ngC, was found IN a wooded
section OF that city.
THE body " Harry ~ Graham,
%. WmilinRfOrd, vino disappeared .
month ago. was found floating n q
Wailinef0fd pond. Graham Wae
fefsHeF VvefefbluH Nzel4a1k
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-13
Walter j. Hutchinson
Buried With Honors
High Dignitaries Of Motion Picture World Were In
Attendance at Funeral Services, Which Were
Held at st. Margarets Church

High dlgnitaries Of the motion
picture world attended funeral serv-
ices today for Water j. Hutchinson
former Waterburian who at the
time OF his death saturday was de
rector OF foreign distribution OF the
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corpo-
ration.
A brother Of the deceased man
Rev. John M. Hutchinson OF Holy
Cross celebrated low mass Of re-
QUEEN al II o'clock ct 81. Margaret'S
Church, while Rev. Gerald r. Hutch.
son OF Weston College. Weston.
Mass. and Rev. David Hutchinson OF
New Haven, cousin, celebrated the
Masses on the side affairs.
A special program OF music was
arranged by John l.. Bonn, organ
LIST. Mrs. Edmund J. DAILY was SOLO
igt. Father Gerald Hutchinson con.
Quoted the blessing at the end Of
tho Mass. Burial was In the family
plot, Calvary cemetery, with Father
John Hutchinson ofilelating at the
ccmmittai service.
Honorary pallbearers
Honorary palibearers, including
high ofiicials Of the moving pic.
ture industry were: spyros p.
skouras, Herman q. Place. w. O.
Michel. Sydney Towel, w. J. Eadic,
Tom J. Connors, Herman Wotber,
Sol M. Wurtzel, william doetz,
Daryl r. zanuck, Jogeph M.
echenck, Jason g. JOY, Earl I. Spoil
CONTINUED on Page q
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ton, however, thinks that railroad
and bus lines may not be able TO
meet oil demands for civilian pas.
seager service IN coming months"
and that "travel as usual will no
longer DO possible"
Joseph b. Eastman, director Of
defense transportation, said that be-
cause Of military demands on rail-
roads conventions, pleasure trips,
vacations, or other activities invciv-
ing nof1-esscntlai travel should not
be planned without consulting rail-
road or bus companies"
Proposing staggered vacation times
and vacations 'close 10 home" East
man said such voluntary restrictions
may serve 10 postpone the need for
more drastic measures which might
bo taken Il facilities become over
taxed.
aWhlIs Il might be necessary 70
restrict large-scals eaviAlam panse1la
aef movements ak certain periods
and II certain areass he continued
Emo eoiipsni raiiOnlne q raj Of bus
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-13
MAYOR COYLE IS
FAVORED TO WIN
New Britain Is Holding
Election tuesday; Quig.
ley Opposes COyIe

New Britain, Conn, April Ia
(Up) Democratic Mayor George J.
Coplo was favored today 10 win q
third term In toniorrow'g cityswide
election.
Mayor Coyle was opposed by
George A. ouigley, Republican, who
has been running for mayor the past
20 years, off and on. The current
campaign was Quigleys 18th. He has
been elected mayor six times, and
was defeated SIX times.
Election tbsueg were entirely local,
but state political gtrategists were
watching the results closely for clues
as 70 how the staet election may 50
this fail.
The Democratic forces were split
By Q primary two weeks ago, but the
detection was seen not large enough
TO prevent COyie,s re-eiection.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-13
Corregidor Guns Much
Respected BY Japanese
Fortress in Philippines Raided Ten Times Yesterday
But Japs Kept to Great Attitude; Small Jap
Boats Are Sunk
BY MACK JOHNSON
United Press STAFF Correspondent

washington, April 13.-CUP)--
Japanese bomberS raided Corregidor
10 times yesterday-ilaklng 20 raids
on the island In the past 40 hours
but the island forts guns replied
by sinking number OF small jap
anese boats, the war department re-
ported today.
A conmuilique disclosed also the
sinking OF two u. 8. army supply
salps-the Liberty on January II
off Bali, and the MeigS on February
10 In the harbor OF Darwin, Aus
tralia.
Communications were severed be-
tween Corrcgidor and Cebu, one OF
the southern Philippine Islands
where the japanese landed an In
vasIon force OF 10000 troops last Fri
day, There have been no CONF
municatIonS with the island for 40
hours, II said, $50 nothing Is known
Of the present situation" on Cebu
The war department reported late
Saturday that fighting Is continue
Ing" on Cebu and that the enemy
had landed there at several points
It said Japanese Losses were "mount-
ing" and that the enemy had made
little progress" inland. However
the American force Is small, and
Japanese conquest Of the island
would DO no gurpris.
small Boats Sunk
The small boats sunk by Cor
regidor'B artillery were IN Martvelef
harbor, on the southern tip OF Ba-
taan. The enemy obviously lost nc
time In rushing equipment OF oil
types TO the peninsula when IL
American ard Filipion defenders
gave up last week after their valiant
foursmoflth stand,
II was not stated whether the
Japanese were believed to have been
assembling the boats for an attempt
to cross the few miles Of water 10
Corregidor.
AS In oil recent air attacks on
(continiied on Pare ~
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-13
ASSIGNMENT OF
UMPIRES TUESDAY
Twelve Men Who Offici.
ated Last Season Are
Still on Deck

New York, April 13-(UP)--Presi.
dent Ford F'rlck'g announcement
today Of the iimpiring assignments
for : omoTow's opening games IN
the National League disclosed that
the IL men who officiated last sea-
son are stu on deck, despite pre-
season expectations Of changes.
Dolly stark, who returned to the
National staff during the winter, Is
absent again-afd permanently.
because Of O leg injury suffered
during the training season. And Al
Bariick, who was expected 70 be
called by the army, Il still Cfficiat-
ing.
Brooklyn az New York; Beans
lseardon, Larry 0oetz and John D.
COnIaii.
Boston AT Philadelphia Bill Stew
aFt, Thomas Dunn and John w.
Sears.
Pittsburgh &c Cincinnati George
MagerkuFtli, George Barr and Louis
Jordan.
Chicago az 81. Louis Ralph pinel-
II, Lee Dailanfnnt nnd al Barlick.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-13
BRITISH BOMBED
GERMANY, ITALY
Greatest, Most Destructive
Raid Yet Made By Planes
Of England
BY SIDNEY ;. WILLIAMS
UNITED Press stan Correspondent

UNITED Press STAN COrreBpOnaent)
London, April lS-tUP) -Brltain's
biggest bombing planes distributed
death and destruction over o b00s
mile front in Axis Europe during
the night. Their heavy raids ex-
tended from the German Ruhr,
through occuple dFrance TO Indus
trial northern Italy.
Home based bombers made O
round trip flight Of some 1900 miles
70 rain bombs on the royal arsenal
and the Fiat works In Turin, In tho
the industrial triangle Of north
Italy
Surprisingly, the bombers found
the city lighted and encountered
neither fighter opposition nor anti
aircraft fire When the first bombs
dropped, the lights went out, and,
after completing their mission, the
planes flew quietly home without
loss.
British intelligence reports are
that Turin now has 2000 blackout
violations monthly. II was last
bombed Sept. 10-ii 104i and Brit.
ish bolnbers last visited the irdlis.
trial triangle Sept. 1920, i04i when
winter interviewed.
Genoa and Turin Targets
Genoa and Turin were the chief
targets IN the September raid.
Radio Vichy, indicating that the
Continued on Page q
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Plan Your Vacations, If You Have Time,
Money, But Reserve Your Tickets Soon

passenger tickets Is contemplated
for the immediate future"
Eastman called attention 70 Rresi-
dent Roosevelt's statement Last
March 10 endorsing recreation 90 q
means OF relieving the strains Of
war" but warning that recreation
as usual u Just as bad ~ business
as usual"
M. ,. DoIan Of the trafIic depart
ment Of the Association Of American
Railroads urged vacaaiofliat4 70
make their arrangements long N
advance. ne SOW no indications "a
81 the moment tlAt carriers would
be unable 70 handle normal" pes.
senger travel this summer.
The q. 8. travel buFeali, 3 divi.
sion Of the department 0f interior
Is stu ftinctlonine, although u.
field ofElces In New York end Daf
Franclsco probably Will he closed n
hes been called upon recently "
advise war agencies hers M8 A
where iowsalnHlea employees M1lNh
/ flnd Suitable vacation resorts IilAI|
] so nlilas e TIE cAEltAl