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Lection 15 Music Committee: The Music Committee which shall consist of the Chairman and two members appointed by such Chairman, shall have supervision of all music for the Church and shall within the provisions of the Budget arrange. for vocal and instrumental music appropriate for all services of the Church.
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section 16 Nominating Committee: The nominating committee shall consist of three members, shall be appointed by the Church Cabinet at least one month before the date of any annual meeting. The Committee shall present to the annual meeting a ballot nominating one person -or- each office to the filled at such meeting. Organizationo Article VII.
All organizations affiliated with the Church and whose purposes are in harmony with the purposes of the Church are regarded as integral part of the Church and under its general oversight. Lessons wishing to form an organization shall first obtain approval of the Church Cabinet. Each adult organization shall have a representative of its own choosing on the Church Cabinet.
Each organization shall prepare a report for the annual meeting which shall be presented at that meeting by a member of the Church.
Cliticle VIII.
Section 1 Services: Public services shall be held Istatedly on the Lord's Day and on such other times in the Church may from time to time determine.
Section 2. Sacrament: The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper trall, except as the church Cabinet shall otherwise determine he administered on the first Sunday of Leach second month beginning with January.
Section 3. Special Meetings: The members present at any of the regular meetings of the Church for worship may without special notice transact any business relative to the admission or withdrawal of members, the appointment of committees, or, of delegates to Ecclesiastical Councils, Conferences, and similar bodies.
Section & Annual Meeting: The annual meeting of the Church shall be held on the first Friday in May at which time annual reports shall be received, other business transacted and officers elected, such elections to be last in order of business. Notice of any, annual meeting shall be prepared by the Luck and read from the pulpit at the morning
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tiek wnthe tivo preceding Sundays. The first serial meeting after the adoption of these- Extended, By hus shall be wild the first Friday May 1952.
Nation's. Business Meetings: Business meetings of the Church Shall be called by the Clerk whenever a written request specifying the date of the proposed meeting and the objects of the same shall be filed with him by the Minister, or by five adult members of the Church. The call of the meeting (in which the objects of the same shall be specified ) shall be read from the pulpit at the morning service not less than three days before the date of the meeting. No action not specified in the call shall be transacted at any business meeting.
Section 6. Quorum: at all annual business and special meetings fifteen members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Section 7. Fiscal Year: The fiscal year of this Church hereafter shall commence on april , each year beginning with april 1, 1952.
Section 8. Making of Amendments: These By- laws may be amended or repealed by a two-thirds vate of the members present and voting at any annual. meeting of the Church ar att a business meeting. provided that no amendment shall be proposed except on the written request of the Church Cabinet or fifteen adult members of the Church filled with the Check and unless a copy of the proposed amendment is posted in the Church on the day when the Notice of Meeting is read from the pulpit.
Section 9. Rules for Government: In all matters of government not provided for in Athose. By law, the Church shall be Jouerned by EstablishedCongregational usage.
I-using vote of thanks was extended to the Committee on By law revision and to "Roger Bennett, especially, in appreciation of the great amount of time and effort given to the task of compiling this very thorough revision.
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Resignations of Lillian Brown, Alice Matheson, and John Senigo, Standing Committee members meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted Evelyn D. Landen, Clerk
March 30 aspecial meeting of the Church was held following the morning service. It was nated to accept the following into our membership. Evelyn Tulip and Robert Segrin upon Confession of Faith Mis Elna ackerman and Joyce Segrin (Murs. Robot.) Ty Letters from Trinity MG., Springfield. Edward and Martha(Aus. Edu.) Legek by letters from Evelyn B. Landen, Cliente. april 6 The following were received into membership :- Evelyn Tulip by Comp . of Faith, Edward and Martha Jezek by letter
Spil 10 Maundy Thursday Services were held at Holland Congregational Church
7 April " Good Friday Services were held in Brimfield Church. Easter Sun-rise Service held on Tower Hill at 6:30. Rev. Thurston Powell of Sturbridge brought the message. Allowed by breakfast in the Kietry. all for annual Meeting to be held May 2 was read from pulpit.
April 15 April 20 April 27 Second call for Annual Meeting was read from pulpit. a special meeting was held following morning service to elect delegates to the Hampden association Meeting to be held in Palmer today. We Willer will attend. Mr and Mrs Harley N. Landen were -elected delegates. E.G. Landen Clerk NOTE : Our request to withdraw from the Hampden association so as to join the Brookfield association in order to be able to unite with Holland in calling for an Ecclesiastical Council for Examination, Ordination, and Installation of our Minister received favorable action by the Cusociation.
Annual Meeting, which was called on april 20 and 27, was held in the Vestry at 7:30.
Following a brief devotional service led by Mr. Miller the meeting was turned over to Moderator Clarence B. Brown.
Thirty-two (32) members answered the Bull Call and responses were. read for three (3) who were absent. Total attendance 33 Membership Jan. 1, 1952 MEN 35 WOMEN 89 TOTAL 124 1 2 Received by better) 1
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Totals March31, 195
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1952 7 4 May v anne. Meet.
Minutes of Last Annual Meeting, December 28,1951, and special. Church Meetings January, through March 31,1952 were-reality the Clerk. A no errors nor omissions were noted these _were. declared accepted by the moderator.
No. unfinished susiness.
Reports Pastor 1 5. 70 The Pastor's port can by her. Miller was accepted and file d. with the Click.
Layman's Rep. - Layman's Representative ~ no report Pilgrim Fellowship P . 76 Pilgrims Fellowship report read by advisor albert & Birchenough was declared accepted by the moderator and filed with click.
Sunday School pin Sunday school report read by Superintendent Nerva Nacumber was declared accepted and filed.
L. B.S. b. 78 Ladies Benevolent Society report prepared by Sec. Shirley Metcalf was read by President Olive Weston, declared accepted, and filed.
Fidelis Bertha Brown reported verually that since January, the Fidelis automated $100 to the Red Cross and $500 to the Church. Report declared accepted.
Music Committee Report of Music Committee read by Chairman Ladys De Land was declared 70.79 accepted and filed.
Adv. in Reading Chairman, thet Spooner reported verbally that during our third year of this project which ended March 31, 1952 there were. 12 readers who qualified by reading the required number of books from all . 4 sections ofthe list . Aconsiderable number of readers read from 3 of the sections. Our new year started on april 1. Declared accepted.
Treasurer . Treasurer's Report Janet- Mar. 31, 1952 was read by Treas. Everett handen, declared receptek, and filed with Click.
Auditor - No report from auditor.
Trusteco 1.80 rustes report-read by, Chairman , harkes De hand declared accepted and filed.
for the Deacons Dascons -Yu that - sport given by Pray Moore was declared accepted. Nomemin in The report of the nominating , Committee was read by Chairman Olive Weston Deaconess for 1 year , Edith Mac Gielivray
2 Lillian Brown
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Deaconess for 3 years, Slice Matheson 4 " .. , Wester Sherman assistant Treasurer, Clarence Keith Layman's Representative, John Senigo, Jr. The moderator inquired if there were further nominations for the offices. There being nome, it was moved, seconded, and voted that nominations be closed and that the Club Cast- one - ballot to elect the nominees. The ballot was cust and the slate of officers elected.
Budget Treasurer Everett Landen read and explained the proposed Budget prepared by the Board of Trustees. It was voted that the Budget be accepted.
Meeting adjourned at 10° P.M. i
Respectfully submitted Evelyn Lander! Click.
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Reports: Pastor
On January 24, the new Pastor and his family moved into the Church Parsonage. Space here does not allow a description of the handsome circumstances which now prevail there as a result of the recent renovations; new paper , paint , kitchen fixtures, and raof being the principal items.
a reception was held in the Church vestry to visibly indicate the kindness of the people to their minister and his family. This welcome extended by the Churches has continued undiminished to the present time and is a source of great satisfaction and comfort.
In the course of the past three months , regular services of worship have been conducted on Sunday mornings. Other services include: World Day of Prayer, Maundy Thursday Service (in Holland) Good Friday Service. Easter Sunrise Service, and the University of Life Programs for four Sundays in Southbridge.
Tive names have been added to our Church roll. One name has Seen withdrawn To infants have been baptized. Jour funerals have. + reen conducted in Palmer Funeral Parlors.
Je Tetor has worked with the leaders of the Pilgrim Fellowship . He has attended meetings , enjoyed their sociales, and recently learned some of the rudiments of square dancing. He is now conducting a membership class for the Pilgrim Felowship youth in their preparation for Church membership. He has attended meetings of the Sunday School teachers ably con- ducted by the superintendent in her home . That this group deserved special recognition is an understatement.
So has attended two Conference sessions for ministers in.
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Reports Springfield and one in Spencer. He has endeavored to become acquainted with the Council of Churches in Southbridge. In an effort to know the people here , he has visited in their homes when timel allowed , especially those where sick ness and sorrow prevailed.
Though he has been slow in connecting the names and faces of people who so generously give teil time and sports to the Church, it has not been, svet to see and be thankful for their work and its positive flect In incomplete list of the people and groups on' whom the success ofthis Branch and the effectiveness of this ministry a pend is as follows: (alphabetically) auditor. best Treasurer? hair Director and various Chairs, Church Cabinet Church Clerk, Committee on By- laws revision, Couples Club, Custodian Deacons, Every member Canvass Chairman; Fidelis houp; Hacer Committee. LBS. Layman's Representative. Moderator. Music Committee Nominating Committee; Organist Pilgrim Devows hip and its headers, Sunday School and its teachers and superintendent, Treasurer, and Ushers. - To these and to every individual member and friends of this Church now ricordo his gratitude and pledges ris Cooperation in future- undertakingo.
He saw a midrand will continue to im it serving the scope of this church and this Community. This with me limited only by his perience, abilities, and his levation the Road. However, with the Jame-quality of Durchmanship & was witnessed where true car, a right cuture is seen for the ist ingregational Church of Brimfield. With God in urinedet und with earnest effort to to his will , our ? hunch will surge. forward To Bring peace. on earth and food with to neh! Respectfully submitted, Refus The Miller. Pilgri Fellowship The Pilgrim Fellowship have held their regular Sunday evening. worship service weekly. The young peoples went to ~ Spencer youth meeting in kindery, to Southbridge meeting in Debrun and to the University. Life in Southbridge Your day in March. I members and I indult lenders registered Mie the Spooner, Mr. Miller, and the Birchenough a la Francesareason for theyoung people who Het at the Church. I saw by gratifying. to have Chle services.
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The Fellowship has held a monthly scia for all Community young people, each contributing 25% or in cake to pay for refreshments and the balance to the used in Felgrin Fellow ship work, chiefly to send youth to Summer. Conferences.
The anuary Social was an ice skating and square Lance social with to young people returning to the Church to square dance. In February we had a Valentine Social. March, movies with filmo from the University of Massachusetts. Til, james and dancing.
March 19 the the Sunday De hand and Die grim Bestowship held a joint Parent- Teachers meeting to better acquaint the parents with the work and recreation that each group is carrying on; also to give an opportunity for a general dicussion of intervall parties.
The Degri Feriawship hair under the leadership of A Bunchenough furnished the music for of day Service. comments on the quality of the music there word gratifying. Inother pr gramm is scheduled for Children's Day.
Tee wish to thank all who gave their time und sport for the benefit of the Pilgrim Fellowship. We wish to give thankful recognition to Mr. Miller tiv his past in preparing programs. Tugrim Elacuship, Treasury Balance 5/15 Respectfully submitted 224 We Ilbert"E Bine rening ..
Sunday School January- March: Sunday School has been a continuation of the fall sessions with an ancrage attendance of 30 35. The drop in our attendance due to illness.
We have had the names of four new arrivals acided to our Cradle Roll making a Cradle Roll allement of 12. Daniel H. Vells I. Carol Lynne Match, Charles Kad Miller, Richard Hatch Chifer)
The Children's Day of Prayer, -28, was represented by one. to favor mode from each of ever. v. S. Classes with sven from the Pilgrim Fellowship graux. The collection
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of Jing to be sent to "Share Cropper Migrants"
The Pelgrim Fellowship and sunday School hed a joint Gent and Teachers night March 19 with a very nice island of 22; it being sucha very had stormy tight twee we're happy to find so many interested.
The voice of"I Wonderful Life" was shown by Mr. Bruce. The Councilors, Teachers and Superintendent were very ph ased to have the opportunity of getting more acquainted with our Children's parents.
Vers. Momentan the Religious Education Leader of Southbridge. fad dinner with our teachers at our March meeting and a discussion on Bible Teaching and selecting for Fall supplies was held and found most. interesting and each teacher was most grateful. for her aden' work. The new Revised Edition of the New Testament which is written in every day words. was suggested by Mio. Moulton for use by our children up to High School grades. Ibook for Kindergarten work was purchased from Mro. Moulton that night-bly the S.C. Your for our Kindergarten teacher!
The Sunday School has organized a nursery for the Church how of Services. Ind we have one teacher and insistant in charge .. un attend ance varies between Jand of every Sunday. Phil 2nd graham crackers are provided for the children during this thour! This , we hope will be a help in allowing more of our mathers to attend the morning service.
Now I would like to ask sur congregation to have faith a little longer with the development of our Sunday School hair who try very hard and are most sincere. We aim to do a much better job beginning next fall - "Ind willing" Respectfully Submitted, Versa . Macumber, Sept.
Ladies Benevolent Society
On Jan 1, 1952 there were 58 regular and 2 honorary members. In Feb. 2 new members joined the group and in March, 3 more.
In march, Ruth St Clair, one of our good friends, passed away.
In march it LBS-present& concert by the Monsanto Mens I saw. This netted wa profit of $ 150. 00
Con Conter Sunday morning the great put on a Bunkfaut in
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the Church Vestry.
Before sur new Minister came to to see the grand gave the package Pantry Shower consisting of items of fond of all types.
"Ve baid ha, the sprawes for the How are in the barkurage $100 The class-furnished wennichments for the reception hold on Me and Mrs. Miser in the westry. We made Mro. Miller a gift twee pure se 2.2 ything se she might need to her new home. Ale ater informed is she was able to buy & Dining Room E hairs.
w the Church Vering we replaced 2 of the and work sist taller with new ones at a cost of 52.58.
Tur shares in the University of Lies gathering wish For bice in Southbridge- consisted of donations ofmoney and mo materials.
The quarterly payment haward general ape x20 of the Church was made.
Missionary work was comprend with materials Costi #23.80.
- the second mile vist Hola a $ 15.81
1 Community una for venutification of the forsa and the Church, Town Of It, such De -
Julia Danie was chosen to represent the DRd in the "H" quanto in towns and Thateine Reid, the manlse afing
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WeIc Committee In January the Music Committee met with Mr. Veja the Music Director, to consider plans for the music at the church services during the coming months.
It was decided that two new Comer, cross st rice se. formid, a Sunday Har& Chain de Sigin denen hair. It was bin and that each of these be, 4
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The Sunday School Chow, with Mrs. He Macuraden as director Corporation siste Ms. Benjamin, was sing for us twice. Chair singing How alice po' the child and they are rather young, Bere was that with practice they will join confidence
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tendance at the Velocity of Life in I moved presented of rag aut is cuales ager at their regular meetings.
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del ared form . ? Haich and ience · particular supervision of any maintenance requirements for the Church and the Parsonage and grounds.
The repairs and redecorating of the Parsonage were completed so that the Minister and his family moved in before the agreed time for us basterate to begin.
Credit is due Mr. Tuchier, the decorator, and particularly Mr. Finition for his capable supervision of the Entire work. To the Ladies Benevoient Society, and especially in Mrs. June Height and Mrs. This Haston, a great deal of wise- -arned credit is due. The Trustees it to their efficient
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Brimfield, Mass. May 1, 1952
To the First Congregational Church Brimfield Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I respectfully submit my report of the Church for the fiscal period ending March 31, 1952.
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Greretts handen
EVERETT D. LANDEN TREASURER
filling of gravel, and the the shaws thank Mr Chance wesen for his contribution of those for this purpose. The north driveway of the Church was also had a fraud treatment.
The flood lights, so generously given by the American Legion, have been in operation week ends since early the april.
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RECEIPTS AND EXPENSES PERIOD JAN. 1 - MAR. 31, 1952
RECEIPTS :
Balance, January 1, 1952
$2119.10
Pledge Collections
$714.18
Plate Collections
185.96
Investment Income
435.43
Matured Bond (Net)
998.50
Benevolences
93.70
Miscellaneous Income *
28.05
Parsonage Furnishings
304.00
Parsonage Mortgage
2000.00
4759.82
6878.92
EXPENSES :
Salaries : Pastor
437.50
Supply
60.00
Organist
52.00
Choir Director
52.00
Janitor
75.00
Pastor - Travel
62.50
Light & Power
27.31
Fuel
136.63
Parsonage Maintenance
33.46
Interest
51.75
Music
3.17
Parsonage Improvement
1409.60
2531.20
Miscellaneous Expense
130.28
$4347.72
Accounts Payable:
93.70
Benevolences
93.70
$4254.02
* See Exhibit I
EXHIBIT I
BREAKDOWN OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
RECEIPTS :
Envelope Purchase
8.05
Use of Church for Wedding
10.00
Sale of obsolete stove
10.00
$28.05
EXPENSES
Clerk's & Pastor's Supplies
40.17
Southbridge Council of Churches
10.00
Parsonage telephone holding charge
3.35
Parsonage Electric Light Bills
10.84
Moving Expense - Mr. Miller
65.92
$130.28
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PARSONAGE IMPROVEMENT
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FURNISHINGS
RECEIPTS :
Mortgage, Palmer Savings Bank
2000.00
Contribution - L.B.S. - for Electric Range
104.00
Contribution - Roe S. Clark - Electric Ref.
200.00
$2304.00
EXPENDED THROUGH MARCH 31, 1952:
1409.60
EXPENDED APRIL
1014.92
TO BE EXPENDED:
Outside Painting (Cont. Price)
590.00
Shingling Refrigerator Misc. extras (estimated)
150.00
200.00
200.00
1140.00
$3564.52
Budgeted Amount to Balance $1260.52
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PROPOSED BUDGET
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF BRIMFIELD
FISCAL YEAR APRIL 1, 1952 - MARCH 31, 1953
ESTIMATED
EXPENSES :
Salaries :
Pastor
$2100.00
Organist
240.00
Choir Director
240.00
Janitor
300.00
Pastor's travel
300.00
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supply
80.00
Light & Power
80.00
Fuel
500.00
Music
25.00
Sunday School
225.00
Pilgrim Fellowship
10.00
Insurance
150.00
Interest:
Church loan
157.50
Parsonage
75.50
233.00
Pastor's Annuity
193.00
Church Alt. Ret.
450.00
Parsonage Ret.
200.00
Church Maintenance
150.00
Parsonage Maintenance
200.00
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Improvement
1060.00
Miscellaneous :
Clerk & Pastor's Supplies
225.00
Envelope Purchase
10.00
Taxes
9.00
L. P.Gas
25.00
Box Rent
11.00
Membership Tax
32.00
Unidentified
150.00
462.00
$7198.00
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS :
Plate Collections
800.00
Investment Income
1300.00
Envelope Purchase
8.00
Parsonage Maint. - C.B.B.
10.00
From Surplus
1000.00
Sunday School
190.00
Amount to Balance
3890.00
$7198.00
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help in planning the new parsonage kitchen, in cleaning as thoroughly the entire house, acquiring furniture from various people in the community, and for taking care of many other details which only the ladies know how to master.
The Trustees also wish to mention the able assistance received from the men of the community. These men Cleared out the cellar, the barn, and the yard so industriously, with the help of Mr. Jordan Peid and his truck.
To Nr. Terry Heston we wish to give due thanks for helping the Church to have an adequate new electric ranges- and for personally installing it. Nr. Drwald haus, our local insley Deales, graciously relinquished his commission on the electric ranges as a friendly gestures to the Church. also the Justies express their appreciation to the Ladies Benevolent Society for the contribution of 50% of the cost of the range.
Nr. Roe Clack has generously made a contribution of a new electric refrigeration, to become a permanent fixtures in the parsonage along with the range.
The Trustees do not forget, either, the Fidelis Class who shared in stocking the parsonage pantry shelves. The Trustees wish to sincerely thank each person who gave so willingly of his time and services to have the parsonage ready for the minister and his family.
The west roof of the parsonage is now shingled. The exterior of the building is in the process of being painted and will Joan shine with two new coats. 1 The parsonage driveway has received a satisfactory filling of gravel, and the Trustees thank Mr. Clarence Brown for his contribution of $1000 for this purpose. The north driveway of the Church has also not a gravel treatment.
The flood lights , so generously given by the american Legion have been in operation week ends since early the april.
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In voperation werethe Land. Dricourt of the 1. of Mass sd the Brimfield Community Improvement Plan, on' Naturday May 10 spreading yeurswill be planted to conceal the flood lights, and other trees and shrubs will be. Planted at the rear of the church around the heating elf and to conceal the incinerator, and elsewhere out the Church grounds. The work will he under the. Pirection Af Mr. Bine enough. (anyone wishing to heif the planting, see Mr. Burchenough)
Gunther Sate Sat. Mayis, a so, there willbe an interesting Palimony in Connection with the Brimfield Community apare ment Ian, at 9:30 am which will include speakers ind demonstrations of printing. This planting of one of the year concealing the Flood Lights in Front of the Church wil be done by a group of 4H Club members. all are mer Cordially invited. It is gratifying to the Trustees that Brimfield folks are so willing to help in the improvement of our Church profanity.
Mr Kenneth Silvius also has given graciously, of his time. in checking the electrical equipment of the church, and has placed cards ont the panel in the kitchen identifying the circuits and the fuses.
Mr. Perry Veston and Mrs. Iene Wright, as Co-chairman, very ally conducted the Every member- and friend Canvas, on Palm Sunday with the help ofthe following teamo! A : alr Bertha Buchenough B: John Senigo C: Alice Matheson D): Richard Brown, Enoch wright, Clarence Keith, Mrs. Richard Brown E: Roger Bennett, Echel Spooner, Ben Mac Connell F: Phil Benjamin, Mro Benjamin, Kenneth Silvius, Alfred Wigglesworth. G: Clarence B. Brown The first named in each group was the Captain, The Trustees wish to say"thank you"to all these friends to
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