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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Signal, 1928-2-23, Page 1IP Our Clubbing Rate for The Signal and The London Advertiser is $6.50 You save 50 cents and the cost of sending a money order. A similar raving on other Toronto and London dailies. THE SIGNAL EIGHTY iellt.ST YEAR No s • 1 There le no cheaper advertising medium than the newspaper. When your adver- tisement is in THE SIGNAL it gee$ right into the homee Of the peOple. COUNCIL ACCEPTS BELL CO, PROPOSAL FOR ALARM SYSTEM Deputation Appointed to Inter- view Ottawa Government on Harbor Matters The town council met lu regular meeting on b'siday evening. There was a vacant chair, that of the late 0ouucillor Outt, of who,* lamented death the council toot cognizance by a vote of sympathy to the bereaved widow and family. Councillor Gould also W55 dissent. The tine matter taken up was a pro- positkm from the Bell Telephone Om, following a coufereuce held earlier in Ole day betweeu members of the court - tel and Mesons. Cooke and Harper of Ole Telephoue Co. PI* propusitioe is that three wall telephones, to be mad for tire alarm purposed only, be in - one at the town hall, oue in Ole tire chief's reeldeuee. eud one at Smith's Art Store, end iu connection witie there there be a device, to tee ' operated from telephone central, which will operate the tire alurut bell . or siren. For three three telephones and alarm device the Company's charge would he $5.35 a month, *ad for an ertra extension bell in the lire hall an udditional 20 tenet per month. It was suggested that No. 100 be as- signed as the lire alarm call number, this number being the standard as adopted generally for tire alarm pur- pose.. This propooitem waa favonibly re- ceived by Ole council. and on motion of Councillors Munnings and Sproul it was accepted and referred to the tire committee to be carried out. Cesamittee Iteperia The special committee reported ail, totems: In the matter. of selling the 0.W.S.R. right•of-way in Colborne and Asinield towuships to the county. we have discussed the proposition with the trustee, Mr. Thos. Stothers, and again with the county engineer, Mr.?. R. Putterson. Tbe right-of-way through these two township* has been sold for taxes amounting to $243.10 and the [emu has been served with a notice dated February 10111 that un- less amount of $943.10 is paid a tax deed eavill be issueeL And we recom- mend that the matter be left to the chairman web power to act in redeem- ing the property. The report recom- mended that, a license to operate • STANDARD BANK GROWTH LARGEST IN HISTORY An increase of *round $10,000.000 in depossits end $11,000,000 in total assets are the outstanding Items in the an- nual report of the Stailderd Bank of Canade, submitted to the ehareholders on the 22n4 instant, and tertelsbed In fuli in this Moue. Depowits now amount 1002,129,237.- 83, and total assets are $101,404,502.32. Vommercial loans are up over 115,- 000,000, and are ehown as $45,101,- 159.94. Liquid assets are up neeely $5,000,000, and amount to $48019.671.- 72, which is ftfty-five per cent. of the hank's liabilities to the public. The following figures illustrate the growth of the Bank's losses since its games will t* played, and it is hoped Inception: there will be a good crowd out to en - leer 1875 1885 le05 1905 1915 1925 11r26 19'27 SIGNAL PRINTING' CO, LIMITED, Publishers.• GODERICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 23, 1928 The News of the Town No Sale This Year The HUMS County Breeders' Asso- ciation bee considered it inadvieable to hold the annual sale of purebred cattle which has taken place in Wing - ham during the past years. - — Junior Hoekey Two games in the junior hockey leogue were played at Ole West street rink on Friday night. St. David's ward defeated St Andeew'e ward 2-1, und St. Patrick's ward bested St. Georges ward 3-0. Tomorrow (Friday) nicht two more Total Assets x 1,419,592 00 3,948,256 00 7,704,525 01) 16,652,801 00 .0,0132,240 00 83,590,820 00 $6,559.076 00 S1439.637 00 19 .14)1.404.502 On Thie statement of .he Standard_ Rank should prove very gratifying to the shareholders and friends of the Institution, and would to prove that the neelerateeized well-managed institution ie not only 20olp to 80111 its own in sompetelon a eti the larger banke, but is able to Merest* its volume of business. both actually and ID proportion to the total banking eusiness handled in Canada. eourage the youngsters. _ __— In the Magistrates Court On Tuesday Magistrate Reid granted further and of one week in the matter of Mess Kate Kerr. of eettfortie eearged with the theft of money from the bib a the Dominion Bank. Bail Was renewed in the same amount, $11,000. On Wednesday the ease of Albert The St. A.Ddrew's Club of Krim \ Successful Valentine Foetal t.hurch held a succeseful valentine *octal in the lecture room of .the thumb on Tuesday erealug of last week. The program Included brief ad- dresses by Rev. It. C. Melterudd and Mr. Geo. Schaefer; a meal nolo by Miss Margaret Wileon; a vocal duet by Messes Peuline and Geraldine Me - Ewen, and piano seleeliers by Mr. Arnold McConnell. At the e.,ege of ree program refreehments Were served. Literary Society Fifty Years eted • Yesterday was the fiftieth miniver - R. T. of T. Again Active Eureka Council, No 103, Royal Tempters of Temperance, met ot) Thursday evening, Fel.ruary 16, for their regular meeting The Council opened in due form with Select Coun- cillor Oise Young In the chair. Busi- ness was cooducted hi excellent "style with the astdstance of Bro. 11. Allen. Dominion organizer, of Hamilton. Eight new candidates were initiated. After this ceremony came the tnstalla- tion of oftkers, when Chas. Youug handed the chair over to Mr. Chas. Barker. The officers fer the coining year •re as follows: Sole& Cbas. Darker; past councillor, cbas. Young; vice-ceuncilior, A. J. Wilkins; warden, Miss Edith Wiggins; ehaplein, Miss Johnston; recording secretary. Ernest Barker; financial secretary, J. E. Tom; herald, Albert E. Barker; guard. Mrs. Chas. Barker ; sentinel. Pere, Barker The Couocil WS% then closed in the regular tome followed by a lunch given by the To Conaplete Highway revetment 'lite contract for about eight miles of eouerete pavement between Sea - forth and Clinton, on Gm Provincial higeway, has been awarded by the Provincial Department of ilighways to W. W. King. 'the pa ng o 'years ago. OBITUAR 31101. W. E. WH On Friday last, at heft nor road, west, Toronto, Smith, beloved wife Whitehead, peeved away nem of eon* Drenthe. wag it resident Of earlier years, but had onto since her marriage I yes Piece of road will complete the per - Toronto. husband, two sous and t roadway from Gotierich to Mr W. II. Robertson of phew of the deceased', funeral at Toronto 012 MICHAEL SOH A Birthday Party On Thursday evening fast, February 143th, Mr. John A. MacDonald, Park street, was entertained by some of his friends and neighbors at the home of ic eery of tl* 0.0.1. LAtertry Society, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Wet*r, which was first organised on FebruarY ' st the occasion being Mr.. Mate decesse6 was lx)ra ° Donald's sixty-fifth birthday. The t:xecutive of the Society with the guests sat down at 6.30 to an oyster and cause to Canada when he was quite yo 22nd, 1878. A joint meeting of the t ching Safi wee held at the Retool 1 eupper. the table being beautifully decorated -in pink and white. with the years and m°3"ed t° in Colborne township large birthday cake in the centre. years ago. He is • After supper and the tendering of COO- wife and two dastepa gratulations to the chief oast of the Yana' Mra- Barry • erieli; Mrs. L. Haire Daniel, of Teeswater; onto; Sam. and Wilt wan. The funeral took residence, Neweate st afternodu to Colborne M. C. Parr eonducted rbe the ,pallbearers were Blake Schwanz. lismy Farrant and (eltris. Haler An ohl resident of away on Thursday, } the person of Michael wus in his elehty-mc \yeeterday afternoon to discuss the ob- servers* of the anniversary in some suitable manner. It was decided to , leave all arrangements in the hands of 49 Ma - Marla W. E. an ill- tebead In her n Tor - fifty tie her dOree Of Their Fleeta gliters ed the it Is a fact worth noting that the ne two largest freighters on the Great Lakes are commanded by Goderieb Passed boys -the largest Comedian boat by 10th, in th nz, who r. Thy lermany. parentS farmed ut sixty 1, eight by his nd four of God - Crediton ; of Tor- ekatche- from his Sunday ry. Re+. vices and John and s. liarry evening. cards were enjoy . I a eummittee conn of Pa prizes going to Miss M. Johnston, of t Hume, hir. A. M. Robertson, Mist M. Derv*. and Mr. MacDonald. Mr. I Powell, Mies Delight Mete, Mr. Jack mm.Donalii was the recipient of man), Abell Catherine Sale. ells; Do- J-ardiniTaisirged irith indecent assault, , sa 1 beautiful and useful gifts, together Wa5 adjourned to Tueeday morning !errs latitlivralte and lir Stanley with wishes that he may have many next at 10 o'clock. Jardine has elected to be tried by tbe magistrate. Mirth Street Y.P.L. °Steers At a meeting of tbe Y.P.L. of North street United church on Monday night an election for the executive for 1928 was held. The Wowing were them votional vice-president, Miss Rae And- ! the limpital and everyoae was well rew; missionary vIce-president, Miss I pleased with the well-equemed third - Dorothy Westbrook; citizenship and tution of which Goderich is now the literary ye-preeident. Mies Thelma !possessor. Meer; social and recrea-tional vice- Miss McLean, piesident of the God - president, Stanley Clarke; secretary, I erieh Township Auxiliary, and Mrs. Laithwaite • treasurer, t Melville Jewell, president of Colborne more happy birtlidart. The eten ng (earl*. t was a very enjOyable one for all Hospital Annivemary ; present. Mrs. Albert MacDonald. of Although Saturday het- the third ',Port Heron, was here for the °erasion. anniverstry 4,f the opening of the new 1 tAlokua:lainlydrsta onnhoyfreidataly-, Weaslarge number Mr. Wesley Vlialker has been ftp an - r Mr. Wesley Walker's New Position 1PO tie took advantage of the oppoir- pointed to a ISIstied position with the Dominion I.Ate Insurance Co., heed of- fice at Waterloo, and will kook after the organization work and the appoint- ing of agents for the Company in this district. As the demands of this posi- tion upon his time will necessitate his retiring from the retail furniture hugeness, he thrende to put on a pale Jamie Sutberland; pianist. Miss Alma 1 Township Auxiliary, receirtol the gifts eommencing about March 918. Friends !elected: President, Jack Purves; de- 'unity to visit and tie *town through for three mouths to--- ole41 Bo. iv28, and that the matter of providing a public rest room be laid over for the present. The finaIKT e0111131It tee recom- mended tbat tbe derailed statement of arrears of taxes be hand.ed back to the ,A•olIeetor with Instructions to col- lect; that the solicitor be requeeted to advise procedure to be taken for the wale of lands for taxes and tbat the treasurer proceed according to the SO1k4tor's advice; that Miss E. Stokes be paid at the rate of $12 per week from Februare lath for services in the cierk's °Mee. Tbe public works committee recom- mended that the Dell Telephone Com- pany be permitted to place wires and three poles on Keays street, the privi- lege to be at the pi.esure of the coun- cil With regard to the Bell Tele- phone Co. not receiving replies lb writing to requests for privileges, the liked Mr. Cutt's way of deaiing, with ecenneittee reverted that thee* reguelge things; you always knew where he did net go through the usual prom- stood. The:-"J'eteloval of s leodriespi man of his calibre was a loss to the town. end personally he felt 11110 11. had Nut a friend. Councillor Munninge mate Ile wished to endorse whet had been slid of the tate Mr. Cutt ; 1* was ft man of abiltty and a gentleman in every reetieet. Reeve Turner moved, seended by Counoilkyr Bailie, "that tbc sympathy of the council of the town of Goderich be extended to Mrs. Cntt and her fam- ily in their bereavement by the death of the late Robert Bali Cult, whose wit* counsel, aeund judgneut and genial manner w -i-11- be wined from our council board." This was carried unanimously, and a committee was named to send a letter of condolence to the family. To Meet FaU Fair Beard The Mayor brought up the matter of the fall fair and askel. Can any- thing be done to save it? There was not much time to be lost, as the report of tbe Agricultural Socieo would have to be sent in to tbe Government at an early date. Councillor Bailie moved that a com- mittee of the (ounce' be alieitited to meet a comrolltee of the fair board talk over the metter and endeavor to arrive at Dome arrangement that will meet tbe situation. This ess second- ed hy Counsellor McIA:an and carried. It a -an decided that the flti011ee com- mittee "holed lw the committee of the tonnell In this matter. Deputation to Ottawa Reeve Turner spoke of the Govern- ment appropriation for the harbor and said he thought a deputation should have been sent to Ottawa to obtain a larger grant. After same discussion Mayor MacEwan and lieesre. G. L. Persone, J. W. Fraser and W. H. Robertson were appointed iu.4 a depu- tation to Interview the Government at Ottawa. It was suggested that Guelph and perhaps other municipali- ties would be wilting to Join with Goderieh in making represeetations, to the Government in favor of Goderieb harbor. Tbe muncill adjourned •t whout 8.15 Meiotic, having met either than usual In order to aftow some of the members to get away to Ole Masonic si-holn0- TC we bokL" Any- one wishing te aseoclatIon. whieh has a definite and worthy place In the community, May apply to Chas Barker S.C., or any OM the aboee members. _ — chairman of tbe public works eommit- tee, and his unexpected death was a reminder that life is short ter us all. "We will miss said His Ws:tr- ebly). "and our sympatey goes ont to II*, bereaveu Councillor Bailie also spelt. feeling- ly of his bite fellow member, with whom. he aside -he many years ea a director of the aural Telephone Co. Mr. Cutt ens a di- rector of that Company for eighteen years and was one a Th.. large* stockholders. For nrany pars no dividends were pe1(1, Ntr. Ciltt never grirrobled. He (the epeakerl Howell; asoistant pianist, Miss Lottie Jackson. Death of Former Resident The death occurred at Deeroit re-; (Neely of Aggie Shannon, vridotv of the ' late John MeIntosh and a former re - trident of this town. Deceamed .was the eldest deughter of ti* late Chris- topher Shannon of Goderich. It is twenty-five years or more wince she and her husband moved from this town to Detroit, where she had since lived. Mr. McIntosh died some years ago in Colorado. Surviving are three daughters and one son, all tieing at Detroit; also two Rioter., Mrs B. Wag- ner and Mra John Donovan, of De - . are cora In then:min hall. and at the end of the lot the genial Wesley and Ids family day the numerous donations of canned II will be pleased to learn that they will fruit. vegetables, china, soap. flowers, , continue to be residents, of Goderich. money, etc., bore testimony to the gen- 131r. Welker has been in business in erosity of the residents of Goderich the county for thirty years, and In and surrounding countr4. Goderich for tbe last twelve years. In the nurses' diming -room at a Having his two stores on the Square I table prettily decorated with three leased for long terms, one to Me. Corn- iyellow candies and silver baskets of Ifield and the other to the water. and 1 daffodils, Mrs. Isaac &lipid poured light commission, Mr. Walker feels Id a and members of the Goderich that the move he is making is a wise MRS. DANIEL The death occurred in the tion* a her son. Mr. croon, Newgate street. February 1748, of Manning. widow of conned!. in her seventy - deceased had been in over a jettT RIO was bed for the past five ne born in Collerne town daughter of the late Lawrence Manning. Rho rte.) twtee. her first 111I5 Pate George Sanderson, a the late Daniel Connel nell reirlded in Coil met ot her life, movi about a year gad a - thirty years she was ealtford. /She 11 euret sons: °brie., of Marquette. Mich., and ibtoOet. Jaw, Seek.; one Manning, of Ernfold, tens. birs. Isaac Blither, ton; Mrs. C. Beacom. of' Robt. Bogie, of Plhepea C. M. Bement et ICI funeral took plate from alf Me. C/o Auxiliary assisted in eerteng. one. A liet of the birthday donations will be publisbed later. Marine Club The Marine Club activities with a up.rade .4 its social , With the Curlers The fest game In the second round of the hscal curling tournament wee at the Newgate tercet lint on when feated .7. Hunter. Jos. Bowman and Jos. Brophey (skip) by 11 to 10. The draw for the second round of Ole tournament is as follows: Geo. McLeod If itrophey Chas Edward Thos. Boyee . Semende Wm. Walisee es. G. L. Pareme ma flail. The proceedings opened with progressive euchre, at which twenty- three tables were °mugged. Prizes were won as fellows: "Dutch Peasant." ladies* consolation, "Bubby Thatcher:" gentlemen's_ st: "leo& Gentleman ;" gentlemen's eon - y if Ole deeeased. "SEVEN CHANCES" • CLEVER PRODUCTION Large Audietwes Ifer Piny -141 solati n "Co t Grocer" At 10 30 The comedy "Seven Cbastes•ie: place, the judges being Capt. Mills wbich Waa Presented 111 the Pal."'" I mind Messrs. Chas. Stowe and Fred by the A.Y.P.A. of St, George's; church, drew large audiences on b°113 even- I tributed. The awarde were as fel- evenings , hall on Monday and TheadaY Robinson. It was a difftcult taek. as i !there were tbirty four prizes to 1* tilt I Isuogniks anidhet heeasptiairluded fifteen yes- !lows: was In three acts. Ladles' fancy -1st "Early Vk- "Jimmie torian." 2nd "A Girl of 1835." The leading part, that of k b Mr d the leading lady. George's arish Ha the Judging of the masqueraders took • ' was_eleverij ea -11 • -Ladigoe-----eemie-itst-2-11a dure. the Coropany being aliowed to proceed with constrvetIon before having the matter confirmed. Them reports were adopted with- out diseuesion. Fire Brigade Equivalent The fire committee reported, ad- vising that the chairman of the com- mittee and the clerk commit the town solleitor In connection with the Pro- nincial Fire Marehal's communication regarding revision of the fire bylaw& and bring in a draft bytaw. After receiving priees on fire hose tn:pm oev- eral compardes, the com.mittee mcom- mended that three hundred feet of 21/2- In. lieTellle• reddez flee hose be por- ch -aged from the Dunlop Tire and Rub. ber Company at a price of $1.30 per foot coupled complete, f.o.b. Goderich, guaranteed for six years and to stand • a presnure of 400 lbs. The committee 10(1 necured price!. and designs on a new motor -eleven ladder waggon with chemical tant equipment, but recom- 4mende4 that the mutter t* laid over until the committee vete Woodatock and London. The purcheee 01st Fler5 heavy dirty truest( tire and Inner tube at a prim of $40.70 Was reconnwended. Prices had been nbtained on a life net (nine-fostt painmeter) ns follows: American 1 France Fire Engine 00.. $240; Rieke. Fere leneine Ce.. 1160. Th4. report further recommended that the !tickle Fire Engine Co. be re - (metered to replace the stietion hose on the fire true*, abet had been found to 1w deleted ve. 0ouneirlor MeLean meved, seconded by Reeve Turner. that s fire net be purchatied at a cote of $100. Council- lor MeLean 11100181 441115 wee one of the mole immortant artleleis of fire brigade equipment. t. vote was taken, hut only the mover and treeonder mipported the mo- tion, whice was declared hod. The report was then adopted. Referetwes to the late Courwillor ('ntt )*or Mfierwain. refening to the death of Ontineitior 00(1,said they were ell depremed by the eight of the vanint *-heir. The blow was ao gout - den that they efluld hardly realise that.ler. (Nitt would be with them no mere. Mr. Outt bed been looking for- ward to • yaw of pleasant work as Captain Ed. Roblneon, and largest on the United States side 07 Captain William McLean. Captain McLean is not IkOW a resident of God- ericb, but he spent Ms early year' here, being a oon of Capt. Willies* liteLean, who moved sou* years ago to Detroit. Captain Robinson Is the commodore of tbe great Canada Steamship Line fleet, end sails the Le Moyne, the LL lerich, at rig. Sande FridaY.. te Isabella year. The elth for ' \ I to her She was being a 151111 Mrs. I Was Mai - being the , he scond rs. Con - township Goderich *go. I Went of by three ! CAPT. C. E. ROBINSoN, Jacob. of .,. Goderien, who t•oulanantis the e' of ,r largest Canadian freigliter, the Le James Moyne. tour ale. teeming - oil ; MTP. and Mei. The 'dem* 11. ('. Parr eondoeted the spervieer, and the peillbearere were Bert, Mervin and Harry Senderwm. Andrew and Robert Bogie and Mortimer Bezeau. J. McConnell 3. Hunter J. Bowman 3. Itropliey vs. Wm. Donaldeon W. R. Pinder A. Porter, A. iligginson vs. Dr. L. M. Mabee Fred. Sturdy, an etill Sig HoPkina - • - - Mise Mary Parsons, as Anne iu La dee' t lona I--1 st °Me Harry Dor," also showed much ability h I presentation of the characteri.12 other role excepthmalls well taken oet A -ern- igo417uLeirea:-.1.7-,cL2:i.'11:1701C111.1-fnealleilladabb,"neet104MBilyk-- was that of "Meek." Jimmie's "ad- i maid.„ riser," by Mr. "Rod" Sturdy. The oldeime costume -let other players in tbe cam gave excenent „i Aura s(4,ord.,. 2nd "Old WeMall." support. and the play was intereeting throughout -sad-- had mazy fun -pre yoking passagel. Earl Goddart, Joe Spence, Ralph Denby, Henry Garrison. Billy Meekin and Jimmie Shannon are members of a fashionable club, Goddart being • happily married roan while Garrison Is one of the "henpecked" variety and tee others just "bachelors." Jimmie Shannon is almost thirty and has no prospects of matrimony. but in order to inherit a large fortune he has to be married before his thirtieth birth- day, which is the next day. At find bet is against merrying. but being per- suaded by lieekin and Goddart he decides to propone to •everal girls who am to -be invited to a party by Mee - kin the tot/awing day. Tben arise many exciting and comical situations when be tries to persuade the girls to marry him, but somehow every time he wee the wrong "method" of pro- posing. Anne Windsor, with wbom he has been truly In Jove from the be- ginning, refugee hie suit et Met, be - 0111.184' she desires love more than wealth, but "Meek" fakes a telegram (eying Jimmie has twen disinhertted and then elle accepts. and later when Meekin tells them of his prank every- thing ends happily and "in the usual wey." The east was as follown: Jlinmie Shannon, heir to Forge fortune, Fred. Stu-rdy; Feet Goddert. Ned Sale: Joe Spence. Merry Creighton; Ralph Pen- ley, Lionel Dunedon ; Henry Garet - eon Dick Wortele; Bill Meekin, "11441" fituraj; the butler, John Kneethaw ; Anne Windeor, true here of Jimmie, Mies Mary Parente;; Mrs. (jeri/Ron, Miss Dorothj McIn- tosh; Georgianha Garrison. Mtn Louie ilturd7; Irene Trevor, Mies Beside Murphy: lAllen Trevor. Meet Doro- thea Felker; Peggy 'Wood. Minn Marlys Gino: Florence Jmiee. Mrs. E. I). Brown: Betty Willoughby, Mrs. V. Oakley. The rortor, Bev. J. N. H. Mills. mode p brief eddreei, thanking these who had helped in making the pity stneh • sures( Wet V. Oakley playing the violin end Mr. C. A. R. Witkinson tbe piano furnished musk between seta. The peenIng's proceeMngs closed with the singing of the National Anthem. • Robe Johnston C. A. Reid Dr. Graham Thos. Warns )4. MarKay C.H.Ilumber Capt Robineog Geo. Symonds It. J. Megaw F. II. Martin a bye ON THE BOWLING ALLEYS pride of the fleet. This fresh W -a -W - giant Is 033 feet in lenFtb, with a beam of 70 feet and depth of 29 feet. Carl . Bradley, commanded 85 feet in beam and 33 feet depth. She belongs to the Bradley line and was launched at lAtritin, Ohio, last year. She is of the self unloading type, ds electriesoutrolled and fitted In up-to-lbe minute style. Captain melyeen, shft 10 emaniodore of the On Wednesday the Lions Club well two games from We'.F.M. F. Hunt. ROM pind M. Sanderson. 703„ had the beet scores. On Thursday the Railways won two from it F. Carey & $en. .T. McCon- nell* 644, and A. C. Harris, 590. were Ole highest on their teams. The Le- gion won two hum Saltford. .7. tikeid, 759, and W. Bisset. 657. had the highest games. W.C.F.M. won tWo f MC(' No S. C. Griffith 657. and II. Young, 563, were the best en, their teams. On Monday M.C.C. No. 1 won • two games [rem the Railways. C. Bend - Heir, 096. and P. Turner, 600, turned In the highest tallies. &throed won all three from M.C.C. No. 2. Mc- Manus, 705, and T. Pritchard, 664. had the best Freres. -Theoteelocring are the ees.irers with the highest average on eac-b Wood, Legion. Olei; W. BleSp4, Salt - ford, 227 ; F. Townsend, Dotninion Road Machinery Co., 241; N. Flahiff, Blinkers, 198; E. Sheardown, Huron investmente. 204; F. Hunt, Lions Chile 221; W. Doak. W.C.F.M., 223: ('. Hendrick, M.C.C. No. 1, 221; A. C. Harris, 0. F. Cares h Son, 214; T. Pritchard, M.C.C. No. 2, 208; H. Toting, Turner. Railways, 202. Won Loot --Legion 4 Dom. Road Mach. Co. ...Alt Sanford ooe.117----- 7 Masonic At -hem. A pleasant and popular event was tbe annual atdiomc of Maitland ledge, No. 33, A.F. & A.M.. held in the Ma- sonic Temple hest Friday evening. Gentlemen's fancy -1 lord,' 2nd "bard IgooPee." _ 1areas-Ion wax Enjoyed 117Ft There was a etre. attendance and the Irish Land- "li°b°," 2" The master of the lodge, Mr. J. it "Old Tramp." Gentlemen's national --let "Mexican Cow l'unelier," 2nd "Indian." Gentlemen's original 1.1"Farmer," 2114 "South African Mounted Police." 0141 -time costume 114t "Gentkenie of lAisure," 2z14 "Tramp." Boys* fancy-lst "Safety First," 2nd"Clown." Boys' (envie-let 'Tramp." Boys' national -"Little Indian Chief." Boys' ortginal--"Neeteh Laddie." faney--let "Sailor." cornle-Comk-Oostume. Vrooman, presided, and after some brief remarks proceeded with the pro- gram, which included vocal solos by Mrs. A. M. Rise, of Auburn, and Miss Margaret Wilson; quartette numbers by Seegers Chas. K. Saunderes. II. H. Reid, Jae. le Thomson and A. F. Rturd5 I a piano solo by Miss Gene Connon; violin selections by Mrs. Oakley; recitations by Mrs. D. I). Miller and Mr. Pred Weir. The vari- ous numbers were received with great and enteree were order of the eveahig. The OMIstanding Nature on -the program WWS tilt! POinir This important business conelUded. 1Skit resented by Metiers. George Jen- Bankers .11 the 11°°r manager r" -°-r"1- a for nerp , Harry Sturdy and G. L. Parsons. Ituron investments ......11 the grancl march to the lodge rooms Well-known local eomedietne. The trio Lions Club 11 Bradley line, Ruperintensied the con- struction of the big vessel. lAke Captain Robinsm. Captain McLean comes of sailor Week. Ile eommenced his sum -emeriti career as a ntielearof -Mt the steamer Colorado 'with his uncle, Captain Jcen C. Mc- Lean (formerly of Godtriehe wbo is now willing the steamer Stetnhurner. ca A ,hrotner, ak tain of another large boat of the Bradley line. k BRIEFS Dr. A. N. Atkinson, chimpreetet. will he ore of town on Friday and est - _art!), of thls_week. Tht. Katt ford Iberpital Auxiliarf Will meet in the home of MIAs Jessie Green on Thursday, March Ise at 2.3°Thei' "Neu'. ler monthly meeting of the Wonenn's 'Hospital Auxiliary will be held at the public library on Monday, February 2701. at 4 p.m. The St. lettrickes ward branch of the Womnn's Auxiliary in- tend Wilding "500" and dance on Friday evening, March 16t8. Reserve the date. to have • photograph wren or 'the brought forth rounds of laughter and W. C. F. M. 12 masqueraders. After this lunch was applauee from the audience. During 1M. C. C. No. 1 13 Ferret to 175 by Steward Bonny and the evening Mr. e. K Hounder* led 0. F. Carey & Son 12 his crew of waiterg, all in white hats the gathering In (Immunity singing. If. C. C. No. 2 15 and coat,. At midnight 5 contest In For the Trireme needed numbers Mr. m. C. 3 17 a(ePekneing was held. Me Jeffrey C. A. R. Wilkinson, etr. Donglast 1) ItaIlwUyS 11) winnieg the geneemen's prize and Major and Woe connen acted as Udine League Minn Evel3n Hee ',maid the ladles', piano necernmniets. At the Mose of During the poet week three games Capt. Mills and Mr. John iierray .he program refreshments were nerved. were rolled In the ladies' leagite and gave special prize., for dewing. It The room WAS then elenred nnd the refunding of the teams now 10 as was a Jolly, wetedressed and well -be- dancing WAR enjoyed, the Goderich , follows: baved crowd and the discipline conM Dance Ensemble forniehing the model Tim president and ether omeera of the Keitzenjitmmer Kide ° not be beaten no ft maneo'-war. The 2 Club wish to thank All wbo took part, eeportially the ladies end those who do - meted prizes, for making the mas- querade. one of the best events the Club has held. The aPSWIllYlage Was a very colorful one. end the esetnmest of the ladles especially made a delight- ful picture as they passed to and fro in the figures of the dance. Deming was contimied until 4 ..'clocit in the morning. Black, Mrs. John Sturdy, Mrs. John 444411 nitt wanted proa7 reinh. atitebovth It. v(ice-si.reab-r The prizes were donated bymnithelvfome lowing: efre A. lisulhonald, Mr John A lifeeleten- ald. MT. Harry 1Vntionn. Mr James Bonny. Mrs. John Meitanald (Elgin ave.). Mr. Maurice Webber. Mee Webber. lfr. Lou Maakell, Mr. Win. Apron', Mr. Elliott Drennan, Mew Me - Mersin, lent Dan kieLe416. Mr. John Rowdy. )jr, Frank Moods, Mrs. Ken- neth Ettowe, Dept Wits, Mt. John Murray. 12 11 9 9 7 1 Blue St rea k -CHURCH NOTES Yftlenelne Nighthawk, La vender Girls Cfteklehereles ones meeting; public woreship nt 11 ehti Des/ shimmy. we mete): 10 same , "itenktYW:Wetlairietwi"ny InSt wee• 2k !Catlett. 44 111 and 7 pm. Sunday srhool at 3 yammer Kele won three straight Strike& For Rev - The tiervice, at Knox thumb next 1 game* trona Luekt• p.m. Sunday will be held as mend at 11 enjamtner Kids Mies A. Maley, Orie, WA. the high ese,rer find for Lucky Rtriken Mrs. A. 4' 428, was beet. On Tuesday v ;II onet se defented Nighthawks, winneie thMe gunfight eames. The hie!, peorPrs were MIN; K. Ntiftel, 490, Find Mr" R 1.. Lloyd, 420 On the SlIttie day Isseky Strike* won two oat of three ramps from IA - vender Girl.. The high scorer in Mt Litrky gifikra tonm WRR Mr*. J. Crib rip, 5.1e. For lavender Girls Mime D. Welehmok, 4116, was beet. Itaprie (eltirch Feb. Dille-Oven- ing subject, "How to Be feat." Iterrices at Victoria (street 17nited 7 2 11 4 7 Al 9 Mallen* on 9s.g J of this levee will be found the advertisement of Shifftfiltrif- !Shoe 9tore announcing further_reileet Hon of pricee on goloshes, °Tenths** and heavy rubbers. SumMy and Monday were two of the misted 48445 04 the winter. the temperature dropping to neer zero. A decided change has 'rinse set In end to- day it IR thnwing. Mr. ef. Solaris announces n bent - mitt vitork snie (4 clothing it id 1110110(11mlr /things In the elvertissitte eolitmne of thin hone. Reset the fell page ad- rertisement on page 2 The regular meeting of tlie Coderieh Women's Institute will be held In MacKay Doll on Thureley. listreh 1s4. at 3 p.m. The Institute intends hold- ing an nt-home for members* and their families, on March 8t44. We regret to report thnt Mr. Jame. Stewart, Victorin etreet, Is (unlined to his htT home by an aectim on frowhich he has been !glittering for *rime weeks. HIS many TMensle tenet thet the (riming spring wenther will motor* him so that he may get about again. Geiger nail Higgins Again NOTIllaatIoSIN were received at 411M - Pan on Monday peening for the mem- step of the mnile vaeont hy the unseating 4,f Hebert Digging'. who wee eleeted in January. Mr. filming' and ()wen (*.Meer. who Was ReeT• fn several termsu until detested hy Wt. Minting at the Jannary plecticm. will "mein make the flght. Polling taken pin eP next Monday. The (Vont elk is said to be se:feting great Interest tu the village. 4111111. bath stehool nt 3 911). Services at North street United ehureti nert feindey ilia follows; 10 a in. Men's Sunday flub, church classes and Minaion Band. "Igregionm Prom the "Ate 04 Jegiebel" 1. the gob - Pet to be Introduced in the Men's Club by Mr. J. I'. Herne. p,ihlIe wor- 'ship at 11 ane and 7 p.m. The sub- jeet et the evening aermon will be orb. vac of the Unready." • e• SAP.