EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description Page - ------- ----------- ---- 1-A Form of Confirmation of Bid with schedules Filed herewith constituting the form of Purchase Agreement 1-B Form of Distribution Agreement Filed herewith 1-C Form of Underwriting Agreement Filed herewith 4-C Form of Supplemental Indenture Filed herewith 4-D Certificate as to Form Filed herewith 5 Opinion of Counsel Filed herewith 23 Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. Filed herewith 24-A Certified copy of vote of Board Filed herewith of Directors 24-B Power of Attorney Filed herewith 25 Statement of eligibility and Filed herewith qualification of Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Bank (Form T-1) 26 Form of Public Invitation for Bids Filed herewith