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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-02-10, Page 1"I With Which I« Amalgamated The-Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 1938Single Copies Five Cents Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year INQUEST INTO DOUGLAS DEATH ST. PAUL’S W. A. NAME OFFICERS UNITED CHURCH W. M. S. MET Jury Attached No Blame to Anyone The verdict of the Coroner’s Jury at the inquest held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday afternoon to inquire into the death of Reginald Douglas who died a short time after he fell down an eleyator shaft at Gur­ ney’s Glove Works on January 28, was as follows: ■ “We the jury called to inquire into the death of Reginald Douglas find that he came to his death from frac­ ture of the skull and lacerations of the brain caused by falling about 25 feet down the elevator shaft in the' Wingham Glove Works. We find that the elevator was not working perfectly on the day of the accident due to a broken bolt. We find no evidence of neglect on the part of anyone other than some care­ lessness on the part of the deceased himself. We recommend that in future one ‘ man be appointed to take full charge of the elevator as much as possible.” Coroner Dr? R. C. Redmond had ■charge of the’ inquest and Crown At­ torney Holmes, of Goderich, repre­ sented the Crown. The jury were: G. T. Robertson, foreman; A. Lockridge, » J. Mason, J. Isard, Edgar Pattison, T. Fells, H. Garlick, O. Haselgrove, C. Kingan. Evidence was given by Constable Platt; Dr. Connell, who performed the post, mortem; Miss1 Elaine Radford, Mac Groves, W. H. Gurney, Roy Manuel, W. H. Rintoul and J. G. Mac­ Kinnon, of London, Safety Inspector for the Industrial Accident Preven­ tion Association. and V Footwear Bargains — Women’s and Misses’ first quality Fur Trimmed Velvet Overshoes—Sale price $1.98 a pair—-Greer’s Shoe Store. _ ------------------ Returned from Trip Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Merkley Mr. and Mrs. Hdward Fuller return­ ed on Thursday from an 18-day mot­ or trip to Florida. Underwent Operation Mrs. E. L. Roberts underwent an Operation in Owen Sound General Hospital on Wednesday of last week. We are pleased to state that she came th rough the operation satisfac­ torily. Mrs. Roberts’ many friends here will wish her a speedy recovery.. Accepts Position in Toronto Ross Harrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Harrison, will leave this week-end for .Toronto where he has accepted a position with Canada Packers. Ross will be greatly missed here as he was one of our popular young men. He is a member of our senior hockey team and treasurer of the club. We1 join with . his many friends in wishing him every success. BLYTH TELEPHONE ANNUAL MEETING _ The annual meeting of the subscrib­ ers of the Blyth Municipal Telephone System was held in Blyth Memorial Hall Feb. 2nd, with a large attend­ ance. Mr, Phalen, chairman of the com-' mission, presided. The minutes of the last annual were approved. 'Mr. Hil- born, auditor, gave a detailed report of the audit. Mr. Shaw, auditor, also spoke of the splendid condition of the system. Mr. Eckertt, of the McKillop Mun­ icipal Telephone System, was present as guest speaker. He stated Blytlf was one of the best systems that he knew of in Western Ontario. Mr. Eckcrtt, is one of the Executive of the Independent Telephone Associa­ tion. He spoke of the benefits to be derived aS a member of this associa­ tion. Some time ago Blyth had a law case, re assessment and the Independ­ ent Association were instrumental in having the Act of the Municipal Board changed wliereby all Telephone Systems ate exempt from tax except where the system own land and build­ ings. (The Blyth subscribers moved a motion to join this Association. The 11)37 Commissiohers, Messrs. Jas, Phalen, J. E. Ellis and F. D. Stalker were elected as commission­ ers for 1938, . The auditors, Mr, L, HitbOfn aild Mr, R. Shaw, Were re-appointed for 1938. The financial standing of the com­ pany shows a cash surplus in bank. The system in every way is in splen­ did condition. Meeting .Took the Form of a Mem­ bership Tea dis- The annual meeting of St. Paul’s W. yX- was held at the home of Mrs. Dr. Connell, Officers elected for the year were: Hou. Pres,—Mrs, E. O. Gallagher. President—Mrs. E. Nash. • Vice Pres.—Mrs. Mitchell. Secretary—Mrs, Connell. Treasurer—Mrs. Greenwood. Included among the business cussed were the setting of dates for the regular meetings on the first and third Thursday of each month. Pro­ positions were made for completing of pledge for the Diocesan W. A. and the making of the annual kale. Plans were laid also to hold a Pancake Soc­ ial on Shrove Tuesday, March 1st. • It was urged that the mite boxes for 1937 shall be completed at once as the proceeds are necessary for the year’s work. It was also pointed out that the annual Woman’s Day of Prayer would be held on March 18th, and members were asked to keep this date free. At the close of the meet­ ing,, the rector pronounced the bene­ diction. Afterwards the hostess serv­ ed a delightful lunch. CITIZENS’ BAND NAME OFFICERS ____c Following the Band practice Mon­ day night the Wingham Citizens’ Band held an organization meeting at which the following officers were ected,' President—Alfred Mitchell. Vice Pres.—Ernie Seddon. Secy.-Treas.—Elgin Coutts. • Property and Library Committee— Jack Templeman, Eric Scliatte, Dave Hickey. \ el- :e— is believed that a was the cause of Sale Culross Home Burned The home of John McGlynn, on the 12th concession of Culross, was des­ troyed by fire. It defective chimney the conflagration. Valentine Tea and The Ladies’ Aid of’ St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will hold a Tea and Sale of Home-Made Baking in the basement of the Church on Sat­ urday afternoon, February 12th. Sale will commence at 3 o’clock. Tea serv­ ed from 3 to 5 o’clock. Everybody welcome. Pastor’s Efforts Appreciated At the 1938 inaugural meeting of the Official Board of Wingham Unit­ ed Church, a motion of appreciation was unanimously endorsed expressing appreciation to the pastor, Rev. J. F, Anderson, for his splendid leadership in all departments of the Church dur­ ing the year just closed. Special men­ tion was also made of his. kindly vis­ itations to the sick and those in trouble. River on Good Behaviour The rains on Saturday and Sunday that caused floods or'-near floods in many parts of Ontario, did not cause much excitement here. The ice in the river held and the water flowed ov­ er top of it. Had the ice gone out a very different condition might' have existed. There was a flood condition, not serious, near Brown’s factory, when the drain overflowed, and water covered the street and many of the yards in the vicinity. Japs Fail to Block Arms Shipments Munitions sufficient to supply Gen­ eral Chiang Kai-Shek’s armies .for a year of war against Japan were re­ ported to have been transported from Hang Kong to Hankow, China’s Pro­ visional Capital. The shipments were completed in the face of desperate Japanese efforts to crack the principal supply link between the British Crown colony on the South China coast and Hankow—the Canton-Han­ kow Railway. * Goforth Auxiliary The regular monthly meeting of the Goforth Auxiliary of St. Andrew’s Church was held at the home of Miss Sara MacLean on Thursday evening. Miss C. Isbister, first vice president, conducted the meeting. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. T. A, Cur­ rie and Mrs. R. H, Lloyd offered prayer, The dedicatory prayer was taken by Mrs. H. L. Sherboiidy. The topic, a paper on Pauline Johnston, Was given by Miss Agnes Williamson, which was very interesting, One of Miss Johnston’s poems was read by Mrs, Wm. Henderson, Following the meeting ltittch was served and a, 'pleas* ant hour spent in sewing. The Woman’s ^Missionary .Society of Wingham United Church held their February meeting in the form of a membership tea and a large number of women were present. The devo­ tions were led by Mrs. VanWyck, the theme being "The Fellowship of the Christian Church.” She stressed friendliness, that being the keynote in the early Christian Church in the time of Paul, and is most necessary now as our church at the present time em­ braces all nations. Following the Scripture, Mrs, F. R. Howspn offered prayer. Mrs, Chas, Campbell spoke on the third chapter. of the study book, “A New Church; the United Church of Canada.” She traced the history of several uniting churches in the old land years ago, of uniting churches in Canada in the early days and finally of the formation of the United Church in 1925. 'She also told of the work done by this Church am­ ongst all races both in Canada and in foreign lands. Several questions were then given out for discussion among the members, this proved an interest­ ing feature. A reading “The Moments of Our Days” by Mrs. VanWyck and a solo "Sunrise To-Morrow” by Mrs. W. B. McCool, were very appropriate and mucli appreciated. Seven new mem­ bers were added to the roll, and the meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. Geo. T. Robertson after which the social committee served lunch. prize naval from with- of to City Mission Rev. W. B. Moyer will speak on (Thursday, 8 p.m., Sunday 3 and 8 p.m. Won Race „ * ■ At the Brussels Carnival on Tues­ day night, Irene Clark won the girls’ race for 14 and over. Irene and Jean McCallum, of Belgrave, won the for the best dressed couple. May Be Naval Race Prospects of1 an intensified race appeared closer as reports Tokyo indicated Japan would hold the information requested by Gt. Britain, the United States and France concerning naval construction. Nationalists Driven Back Nationalist advance 'columns enter­ ed the loyalist stronghold of Alfam- bra, fifteen miles north of Teruel, in a whirlwind advance that killed more than 2,500 loyalists, seized twenty vil­ lages, and lifted the enemy’s siege the Teruel-Saragozza Highway, 375 Children Attended Show The Lyceum Theatre was packed capacity on Saturday afternoon when 375 children attended the free show given them by the Chamber of Com­ merce. The feature picture was “The Devil Is A Sissy” starring Freddie Batholomew and this with the other presentations gave the kiddies an af­ ternoon of real fun. Goderich Mayor 25 Years Married Mayor H. J. A. MacEwan, Goder­ ich and Mrs. MacEwan on Friday re­ ceived felicitations of a host of friends from far and near on the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary. Flowers, messages by letter, tele­ graph and telephone poured in upon them as they quietly celebrated the event at their home. One of the first, messages they received was from Hon. R. B. Bennett. To Study at Budapest § The following item from Saturday’s Globe and Mail, refers to a former resident of Wingham. Miss Butcher’s father, Mr. F, H. Butcher, was a pop­ ular member of the local High School staff . several years ago. “After her recital in Hamilton last Tuesday, Ag­ nes Butcher will sail from New York Feb. 9th to continue her piano studies in Budapest, under the renowned Hungarian composer and teacher, Bela Bartok. HIGH SCHOOL; OPEN LITERARY PLEASED LARGE AUDIENCES Diplomas and Prizes .Were Awarded and Fine Prograrrj Presented. k The High School Commencement Exercises held Thursday and Friday nights in the Town Hall were largely attended by appreciative audiences. This is the first time in the history of the school that the Open Literary was staged two nights and as a result a great many more than usual attend­ ed and were able to enjoy this pres­ entation in comfort, The hall previ­ ously for the one night demonstra­ tions would be crowded beyond cap­ acity. The program for both nights was the same except that, on Thursday night the presentations were made and on Friday night the Valedictory Address was given. Thursday even­ ing the Chairman of the High School Board, Mr, Miller Procter, presided, Mr. W. J. Henderson presented Grad­ uation Diplomas to the following: Mary Baird, William Blake, Margar­ et Coulter, John Gear, Loreen Ham­ ilton, King Hastings, Donelda Mc­ Lean, Helen Miller, Creighton Reid, Kenneth Rintoul, Edi(li Weir, Jack Wettlaufer. Mr; W. H. French presented the Field Day Athletic Medals. The win­ ners were: .Senior Girls, Evelyn Cart­ er; Senior Boys, Harry Posliff; In­ termediate Girls, Irlma Harrison; In­ termediate Boys, Kenneth Johnson; Junior Girls, June Irwin; Junior Boys, Gerald Roberts. Field day prizes were presented to the boys by Dr. 1 G. H. Ross and to the girls by W. W. Armstrong. Those receiving field day prizes were: Boys, Jack Bateson, Creighton Reid, Neal Lowey, Jerry Roberts, Harry Posliff, Donald Ad­ ams, Bill Burgman, Dick Irwin, Lloyd EUacott, Elgin Coutts, Fleming John- saon, Kenneth Jackson, Kenneth Johnson, Smith Robertson, Norman Hastings; Girls: Evelyn’Carter, Verne Walker, Mary Cruikshatik, Mary Julia Preston, Irlma Harrisorj,. Jean Lowey, Mamie Merry weather, Nora Finlay, Patricia Parker, Betty Rae, Willa Reid, Betty Gannett, June Irwin, Jean Underwood, Bernice Norman, Reatha Sinnamon, Helen Walker, Melba Rad­ ford. The cash prizes for Proficiency in the various forms were presented by Mr. Abner Cosens. Those winning these awards were: Form V, Isobel McKinnon, Dwight Reid; Form IV, John Gear; Form III, Doris Armi­ tage; Form II, Scott Rei,d; Form I, Noreen Benedict; Commercial, Anna Chittick The High School Orchestra was present both nights and their music added greatly to the success of the entertainment. G. A. Schatte, Lead­ er; Misses Frances Lockridge, Noreen Benedict, Mary King, George and Kenneth Johnson, Benson Hamilton and George King. “The Fatal Quest” a tragic farce in three aqts, was presented in good style and was a pleasing feature. The cast and BAND INSTRUMENTS TO BE REPAIRED Council Protests Raise in Radio License Fee, At the regular meeting of the Council held on Monday evening a motion was passed protesting the raise of the license fee for radios, al­ so protesting the charging of an extra fee for car radios. Coun. VanWyck brought the matter before .the Coun­ cil and the motion was adopted on motion of Couns. VanWyck and Ev­ ans, A copy of the resolution will be sent the Minister of Transport, Hon, Mr. Howe and to Mr, R. J. Deach- man, M.P., member for this riding. All members were present except Mayor Hanna and Coun. Lloyd, Reeve Davidson was in the chair. Letter were received from Mr. and Mj-s. James Carr, also Mrs. Reginald Douglas thanking Council for their expressions of sympathy. On motion of Couns. Crawford and VanWyck, it was decided to again' take out membership in the Ontario Mayors’ Association. The fee is $5.00. A letter was read from the Sick Children’s Hospital, at Toronto le- questing a grant. This matter was laid over until a future meeting of the- Council. A letter was received from the Chief Medical Officer of Ontario re­ garding the administration of toxoid to children for the prevention of diph­ theria. A copy of a letter sent to all Medical Officers of Plealth was at­ tached. On motion of Couns. Craw­ ford and Evans, this letter was re­ ferred to the Welfare Committee who are to bring this matter to the atten­ tion of the Board of Health. A communication from the Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities requesting that Council take member­ ship in this organization was ordered filed. On motion of Couns. Crawford and Evans, a number of accounts present­ ed by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. The matter of membership in the Good Roads Association was brought*' up by Reeve Davidson. It was decid­ ed to again join this Association, on motion of Couns. Hetherington and Wilkinson. The convention will be held in Toronto, Feb. 20, 21, 22 and .Reeve Davidson and Coun. Evans were appointed delegates. Reporting for the Streets Commit­ tee, Coun. Evans said that snow had been removed in certain places along main street so that people could get to the stores conveniently. The work on the Lloyd drain was under way, he reported, and will be finished in a day or so. He also reported that there was a considerable quantity of flood water in tl\e vicinity of Brown’s tory after the rains of Saturday Sunday. Coun. Hetherington reporting the Property Committee said that rice anthracite coal -was now being used in place of Welsh blower and that an­ other coal would be tried out later to see which was best suited. He also reported that the hockey club had re­ quested that they be given a larger (Continued on Page Five) fac- and for GODERICH WILL MEET WINGHAM “EAGLES” Winners Will Meet Mitchell for the Group Championship. the sudden-death game at Luck- on Tuesday evening Goderich by the close score of 2-1. It is In now won reported that Lucknow will protest the game as they claim they scored a goal not counted and that one that was counted for Goderich did not en­ ter the net. As it stands now the first game of the Goderich-Wingham series, two games goals to count, will be played Friday night in Goderich. J'he sec­ ond game will be played Monday night, As the local club are not sat­ isfied with the 50-50 split with the Arena, it has not yet been decided where the Monday night game will be played. Watch for the bills. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Wm. Davidson is spending this week in Detroit with relatives. .X"'1 Mrs. W. W. Armstrong was a week-end visitor with friends in Tor­ onto. Mrs. J. M. Howell, of Toronto, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. T. Y. Smith. Rubber Boots for Women, Misses and Children — Lowest Prices at Greer’s. We are pleased to report that Chief George Allen, who has been ill, is showing marked improvement and will be out again in a day or so. Mrs. Ray Bonner and.son, Douglas, of Toronto and Mrs. H. J. Hoose, of New York, are visiting with their par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Haugh. Keep your Feet Dry—Men’s Heavy 6 Eyelet Rubber $1.79; Boys’ $1.39; Men’s Rubber Boots $2.49 to $3.7)0. Real values at Greer’s Shoe Store. Mr. and Mrs. W. John Erskine, of Mitchell, iMiss Ottis Brandon and Mr. Dwight Reid, of London, were week­ end visitors at the lioriie of Mrs. W. G. M. Reid. f Z' Mr. and Mrs. Gus Boyle left Mon­ day by motor for a three weeks va­ cation in Florida. Motoring to Florida Attended Convention Messrs. H. L. Sherbondy and Tom Moore attended the annual conven­ tion of Ontario Association of Agri­ cultural Societies which was held in Toronto last week. Alex. McKague, Secretary of the Teeswater Agricul­ tural Society was elected a director of the association. GOSPEL CRUSADE CLOSES SUNDAY Meetings Every Night This Week This coming Sunday marks the close of the Gospel Crusade conduct- ■ ed in the First Baptist Church by Evangelist David F. Nygren. The meetings have been well attended and have proven a blessing to the entire community. A number of people have publicly confessed Christ as their Sav­ iour, The evangelist “Dynamite Fire”' Nygren has rightly been called "The Billy Sunday of Today.” The following is the program for the remainder of the crusade: Wed­ nesday night, family night, prize for the largest family present, subject, “The Greatest Surprise Wingham. . Will Ever Have.” Thursday, Business and Professional Folks’ night, sub­ ject, “Calvary’s Broadcasting Sta­ tion.” Friday, ,S. S., Young People’s and Boosters’ night, subject, “The History of Man in Two or Three Words.” A large choir consisting of boys and girls will participate, urday, “Birthday Party Night,” ject, “B. A.” (A glorious title.) The Sunday program consists 11 o’clock morning service, and the final service at 7 o’clock p.m. In the morning the evangelist will speak on "The Tale of Two Cities” and his closing sermon will be on the theme "Praying Infidels, or, All Men, Some time, Somewhere, Somehow,' Pray to God." Again there will be a baptism­ al service. Rev. Elmer M. Loney, B.Th., and his congregation extend to the entire community a Christian welcome to at­ tend the closing night of a success­ ful evangelistic mission. H_____________________ Congratulations To Mr. and Mrs.. Charles Blackhall of town, whose grandson, Jimmie Brackley, was one of ten to receive a $10.00 prize in the Toronto Daily Star’s Smiling Baby Contest. There were 10,600 entrants in the contest and 94 prizes given. Jimmie is the •'only child of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Brackley (nee Anne Blackhall), of Gravenhurst. Sat- sub- of a was: The Curtain, Darrell Biggs Mac Habkirk; The Bellringer, (Continued on Page Four) NOT THE FIRST ‘ TRIPLET CALVES The following letter received by this office is self-cxplani'tory. Appar­ ently weowere incorrect in our state- nietit of last week when we said that 'the triplet calves mentioned in an ar­ ticle were the first born in Huron County. The Advance-Times, Wingham, Ont. Dear Sir:— Having read an item in your last issue regarding the “triplet calves”, I wanted to say they are not the first in Huron County. Perhaps if you look back a few years agoj a cow be­ longing tripplct late Jno, pictures ily. These pictures were in the Globe in the Farmers’ Advocate, Herald, and all the papers, perhaps the Ad­ vance didn’t think it important. A strange part of it was, this cow was given when young to Mrs,, Higgins for a wedding gift and near the end of her years presented Mrs. Higgins with triplet calves for a birthday gift, Ohfe of these triplets also twin calves. Although Mt, Brydges is not owner of the first triplet calves, wish him the best of luck with them. An Interested Reader. to Mr. Chester Higgins had calves. Mt. Sneath and the Robinson went out and took of the mother and her fam- Girls’ Team Tied Brussels At Brussels on Tuesday night the Wingham Girls’ Hockey Team played the Brussels lassies. The score Was a tie 1-1. Both goals were scored in the first period. At the five-minute mark Ella Rae banged in a goal and five minutes later Brussels tied it up. The local girls played nice hockey and will develop into a good club. Wingham line-up; Goal, I, Clark; def., Peg. Fuller, Dotma Henderson; cen­ tre, E. Rae; wings, Forsyth, Wilson; alternates, H. Brown, V. Walker, Irl­ ma Harrison, B. Rae. had the we Bingo - Bingo Friday night, 8.30, in the Legion Rooms. Good prizes, also Specials. Well Represented in the South ■/' The Sunny South this winter has attracted twenty-five Winghamites. This, we believe, constitutes almost a record for a town of this size. If every municipality had a similar re­ presentation it would mean that about 41,200 from Ontario would visit the lands of milder winter climates. Windsors Expecting “Happy Event” The newspaper Paris Soir reported that the Duchess of Windsor is ex­ pecting a “happy event.” "It is be­ lieved the Duchess of Windsor,” the newspaper said, "is awaiting—at some still distant time—-a happy event. It is for this reason that the Duke and Duchess chose an extremely quiet residence at Versailles, Pansies in February The mild weather of the past few days with warmer sunshine is not the only sign that predicts spring is not far away, Mr. George Orvis on Tues­ day picked a bouquet of pansies at the side of his home. The pansies are well formed and are on display in our window. This bed of pansies was covered with snow until the recent thaw and the plants under this win­ ter blanket must have continued to grow and bud. Midgets Swamped Lucknow Stratford .Midgets on Friday night at Lucknow won from the Lucknow team 15-1. Assisting the Lucknow team were Murray Rae, J. Bateson, D. Habkirk and J. Cruickshanks, of our senior team. The Midgets, who are called by many to win the Junior O.H.A., were a well balanced bunch of heaVy kids playing smooth com­ bination. Many from here went to Lucknow to see the game. Alf. Lock­ ridge was the referee./Bridge Club yf Eleven tables were present at the Bridge Club on Wednesday evening last week. The winners were, North and South: Mrs. E. A. VanStone and W. H. French, Mrs. J. H. Crawford and Dr. Ross, Mrs. L. C. Young and Altcm Adams, Mrs. O.'Colborne and W. Currie. East/\d West: Mrs. W. W Armstrong and George Williams, Mrs. D. B. Porter and Mr. Roberts; Mrs. L. R. Blackwood and J. H. Crawford; Miss V. Dinsley and Mrs. R. S. Hetherington. River Rose 18 Feet at London Fears entertained throughout Sun­ day that homes in London’s flood districts might be menaced for the second time in less than a year were received at an early hour Monday af­ ter the Thames River had risen 18 feet above the normal summer level, when City Engineer Veitch announc* ed that the waters in the north branch were receding. The river level did not go beyond a point eight feet below the top of the concrete wall running north from Dundas street but it was estimated that more than 200 families had vacated their homes as precau­ tionary measures up to an early hour Monday morning while hundred of others were “standing by” in spite of the favorable reports. The rains of Saturday and Sunday wore general throughout the province and fivers rose rapidly but did not go on the rampage as they did last spring. To Investigate Cancer Cures Early appointment by the Hepburn Government of a special committee of competent authorities charged with bringing finality to the complex and controversial cancer-cure situation with which Ontario is confronted ap­ peared certain. The appointment will either be made direct by the Govern­ ment or under authority to be sought from the Legislature which assembles on Feb. 23. FORMER RESIDENT DIED IN TORONTO On Feb. 1st in Toronto Mr. W. J. Chapman passed away. Many will re­ member the industrial activities of Mr. Chapman a few decades ago when he conducted a thriving tannery and glove manufacturing business here, the ramifications of which spread across the continent. His former res­ idence on Victoria St., diagonally ac­ ross from the brick tannery, was very attractive, commanding an excellent view of winter skating and summer boating on the winding Maitland. Mr. Chapman was very fond of the beau­ tiful and the unique, as the pleasing surroundings of his residence would indicate. In religion Mr. Chapman was a Baptist and was Superintendent of the Sunday School for many years and also Clerk of the Church. His sunny smile and happy laughter was as infectious as his enthusiasm was contagious, which especially qual­ ified him for the constructive initiat­ ive incident to successful business en­ deavour and which did hot fade from his genial features when the storms of life made sailing rough and uncer­ tain. Mr. Chapman's optimism knew no bounds. In difficulty he always felt there was a way out, even as when • packing his valise he always believed (there was room for one thing more. Those who remembet him in his prime will recall with pleasure his amiable disposition and hopeful nat­ ure. His outstanding characteristic was his kindness and his desire to point young people to nobler ways of living. He died on the date of his birth living exactly eighty-two years. The investment of his good influence goes on. Mourning his loss particu* larly are Mrs. Macdonald and. Mr. A« C. (Bert) Chapman, of Toronto. Mr< jno. Chapman, of Kincardine, is a nephew. i* * ,L