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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Signal, 1934-9-27, Page 1To How Subscribes To Introduce The Signal into u many new bass as possible we are offering a Bpeclal Rate for a wort time only. Do not overlook Chia wonderful opportunity. Te Jasvary 1st, 036, far golf He - / ars► 1 1T-IEVENTH TEAR, NO. 30 — ANOTHER MOVE IN EFFORT TO REDUCE SCHOOL EXPENDITURES Proposal to Reduce Collegiate Institute to High School Status— Councillor Huckins' "Bomb" Is Proposed Investigation of Con- tract with Local Concern for Hydro Power—St. Thomas Chartered Accountant Engaged to Audit All Town Books Evidently attracted by Councillor Hoskins' promise that he would "ex- plode a bomb," a large number of citi- zens attended the meeting of the towa council on Friday night last, quite overtaxlni the limited capacity of the council chamber. Nothing occurred at all resembling an explosion, but the crowd bad au opportunity—and used 1t—to vent its feelings in loud and Mrs. It. W. Bell for a rebate of part of the license fee for a refreshment booth on August lith; that a billiard and poolroom license be Issued to Mr. Frank Wood upon payment of the re- gular fee. The committee reported that arrangements were being made for the use of Agricultural Park by the Goderlch Trotting and Pacing Asso- ciation for a race meet on October 8th, on the usual terms; that the sum of 380.10 bad been received as the Iowa's share of grandstand receipts on the first night of the fall fair, and the sum of 345.80 as the town's share of the grandstand receipts on the second day of the fair; that relief board cheques- timounting to 32,302.25 been rece'ved from the Government from April 27 to September 14 Inclu- sive. The public works committee reported the trimming of trees on Montreal street in front of the Baptist church and the installation of another sewer pipe on Bennett street to take care of surface water near the Callahan pro- perty. The epeeist committee recommended no acUou on the proposal of the Guelph board of Lealth to have district health officers re -appointed; no action on the request of Rev. G. W. Stevens for the use of the town ball for evangelistic services; that the Historical Society be notified that 1f they do not wish to make nae of the room provided for them in the public library building the arrangement for the room will be can- celled. The water, light and harbor commit- tee recommended that the letter from the Goderleb Salt Company regarding the nuisance and danger to persons on tbe wharf during ship -loading op- erations be left with the chairman, to be taken up with the harbormaster; that repairs to the big freight shed ai the -harbor- occupied by the Sugar Company be left with the chairman of the committee. The cemetery aad parks committee recommended that the chairman have the large meeting plot at the c nerlteiy, reseeded and rolled this fall. The industrial committee reported financial arrangements w-ith Phelan Bros., occupying the moulding shop on Vittoria street. These reports were all adoptetr — Prep•se Change In School States Councillors Humber and Huckins presented the following motion: "That 'his council petition the Min- tpter of Education of the Province,d requesting that the 'Raton of the God- erich Collegiate Institute be changed to that of high school, as we feel that such a ch'tnge would be In the interests of the ratepayers of the town of God- erlch. Abe that a copy of this reso- lution be forwarded to the county council before their text session." Reeve Turner said the idea was a new one to him and he would like more information In the matter. He would like to know if the change would be a -detriment to the education of pupils. Councillor Humber said the motion was an outcome of what had been go- ing on the last few months. They had to deal with a dogmatic_.board of Collegiate Institute trustees who would do nothing to help the ratepayers. The object of the proposed change was to - '(Continued on page 8) sympathetic applause when Council- lor Hucklns made allusion to his dis- missal from his position at the W.O. F.M. plant. When Cot-ncillor Bucking commenced to discuss a contract made by Hydro with a large user of power to Goderlch, a contract which the councilor said was anteing a serious los to the town, Mayor Lee demanded • motion, and when the motion was produced he ruled that It be referred to a commit- tee. The Mayor's ruling was not chal- lenged. Following up the disagreement with the Collegiate Institute board, Coun- cillor Humber moved to change the Collegiate Institute back to a high school, with the object of reducing ex- penditures. This also was referred to a committee. Another matter of Importance was the decision to have the town books audited by • chartered accountant, a St. Thomas man being selected for the jab from • large number of appli- cants. All the members were to their places. A statement was submitted shoving receipts and expenditures 1n connection with the Park House property since it was taken over by the town In 1928. Outside of payments of principal and Interest on the purchase price, receipts Dave been about 32100 and expendi- tures about 31500, the latter amount !smote( the cast of ■ furnace and of - other lmprbvemeets to the property. Preposition Not Understood An application from the Bell Tele- phone Co. fief permission . to place poles and wire ea, ceetaln streets in 8L Andrew's ward led to some discussion. It appeared that the reason for this application was that some property - owners did not appreciate the effort of the Beal Telepbow Company for the removal of poles and wires from the streets and declined to allow the lines to be ptaeed on their property at the rear of their houses. Councillor Humber . thought that surely the matter bad not been fully explained to these property -owners ot they would have fallen in fitter wtfb a proposal that would so greatly en- hance the appearance of the streets. The Mayor said that when these pro- perty -owners saw what an improve- ment 1t made in other blocks they would give their consent. Reeve Turner aid he believed the objection on the part of citlsens wu to giving rights to any company on their property. He could understand their position, but he hoped the diffi- culty would soon be ironed out. It was pointed out by members that tbe Company guaranteed the pro- perty -owners agalnet any damage. Reese-•Manniaga-said the Company should be etteouraged.ln an undertak- ing which not coaly would Improve the appearance of the town but would give considerable employment to workers. The council granted the Company's request as an alternative to the ortg- Inal program, with the hope that th latter might still be carried out. The council also asked that labor on the Company's construction work be paid 30c an hour. Buildhg Permits Application/ for building permits, as follows, were referred to the fire committee: Ernest Breckenridge, re- roofing garage, Newgate street; Thos. 1, Anderson, re -roofing stable, Cam- btaa rood; Miss Jessie Swameld, re - Mingling kitcheh,'Britatiia road ; Dr. A. H. Taylor, reshlgllag bent and garage, Caledonia Terrace; D. D. Mooney, resbtogling part of dwelling, North street ; G. E. Router, reshingling dwelling, Victoria street; Shell O11 Go. of Canada, auto service station and garage, Kingston street. .- A letter from J. W. Truster, asking protection in tbe matter of treadent photographers, who csnvalss the town for orders but pay no business tax, was referred to the epactal committee with power to set. The Goderich Salt Company asked that payments bythe town under the Company's hylator Hydro power be amide directly to the Company, rather than to the pubfle entities commtssloa. Referred to finance committee. Two appHeatlona for the position of ae•e•sor were received and laid on the table, Reeve Mannings remarking that as Mgt there was no vacancy. BEVERAGE ROOM CLOSING HOUR An order sats received Iasi week from Cutumiuloner Odette of the On- tario Liquor Board to the effect that ;be beverage rooms In Goderich be closed at 6 o'clock p.m. on Saturday evening sad at 10 o'clock on other se Inge. This is in compliance wi motion passed by the town council and went luto effect on Saturday. AT COMMERCIAL ACADEMY ' Among the students enrolled this term at the Huron Commercial Aca- demy are the following from out of town: Miss Isabel Cuming and Garth Dobbyn, from Blyth; Miss Ramona Trethewey, from Bruce Mines; Miss Marguerite Ainslie, from Manitoulin island; Donald Smith, Harold Wylde and Kenneth Ross, from Ripley; Gor- don Fetterley, from Ottawa; Archie Hamilton, from Lucknow, and Gus Clarke from Zurich. MRS. BARNES BEREAVED Mre. H. L. Barnes was called to Windsor on Friday last by the news of the sudden death of her mother, Mrs. F. W. Evans. Mrs. Evans had been indisposed for a few days, but did not seem seriously 111, and was roma, -Unseat recove•ed when en Friday morning she paced away very suddenly. The funeral took place on Sunday from the home of her daugh- ter, Mre. W. D. McGregor, to •Windsor Grove cemetery, Rev. H. M. Paulin, minister of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church, officiating. "THE LITTLE CLODHOPPER" On Thursday evening last the young people of Crewe presented their play, "The Little Clodhopper," tin Victoria street United church, under the au- spices of the Woman's Association. Miss Anna Mae Treleaven in the leading role was the outstanding play- er. Rev. D. A. McMillan, of Dungan- non, pastor of the Crewe charge, intro- duced the play and between acts Miss Eileen Treleaven gave a reading, Mr. Aldon Hasty favored with an instru- mental, and Mr. John Menary sang a pleasing solo. • Oessmittee 'ge Oconeecommittee reported the tag recommendations: In con - betties with the ale of iota 1879 and At-. Wells tnrvey, that Mr. 3'. Don - 'molly be notified that thele lois were sold for taxers In the muter way; tint' as oak bo - e.isa. ars Mr. 0. L..Pae- #-: ants' complaint regilrding ere woes Mont on let NWs, as tisk year's tax fa - based as tbo assasmaot of 10411: that IMO OMNI be lakes oe the request of W. C. T. U. MEETING NEW BEAUTY SHOPPE Mr. and Mrs. C. McBride, who have become residents of Goderkb, are open - lug the Hollywood Beauty Shuppe In the Capital Theatre building, West street, and announce their opening for urday of this week. HOME AND SCHOOL CIL The Huron Home and School Coun- cil will meet in Victoria school on Tuesday evening, October 2at 8 o'clock. The Central Home and School Club has withdrawn Its meeting so that the members, with those of the Victoria Club, may attend the Coun- cil meeting. A good program will be given and refreshments served. TEACHERS TO MEET The Teachers' institutes of Fust and Wast Huron will meet together in MacKay Hall, Goderich, on Friday, October 5th, for their annual conven- tion. There will be morning and afternoon seslonc, commencing at 0:80-1.11.-11114 7.31711.M., and at Poch - session an address will be given by Prof. G. M. Cornish, of the Ontario College of Education. Mr. G. M. Keel- er of Dashwood is president of the .Wt". uron Association, and Mr. H. M. Shackleton. late of Blyth, is presi- dent of the Fast Huron teachers. -ir ♦ Friend's Recommendation An ads. 0a1t Is The Signal is like a friend's recommendation. That L why w many merchants tell us that It pays, and pays well, to place their advertising messages In these columna Advertise in The Signal ER 27• THE $1oNAL PRINTING CO.. L1M1Tfrlr, v,_ntitt.fg Fierce Blaze at,._ _:_ Baechler Factory QUILT REALIZES 326.75 A patchwork quilt made and ex- hibited at the fall. fatr by Mrs. Ida Daniela, and ou which tickets were sold for the benefit of the local hos- pital fund, realised 326.75. The quilt was won by Mrs. Goddard, West street, the winning number being 136. At the meeting of the Womeo'a Auxiliary on Monday, Mrs. Daniels, who finds It necessary to go about in a wheel hair, presented the money to the Auxiliary with the request that a wheel -chair 1* purchasPff forthrtempltal. Arrangements were made, during the business session, for the annual meet- ing of the Auxiliary to be held in MacKay Hall on October 15. Mrs. W. L. Horton and Mrs. G. M. Watson were appointed the visiting committee to the hospital for the remaiuder of the year. A nominating committee was appointed to select the officers for the following term. The president, Mrs. C. A. Reid, was In charge of tbe meet- ing. . VICTORIA HOME-SCHOOL CLUB The regular meeting of Victoria Home and School Club was held in the kindergarten room of Victoria school on Thursday evening last, and a most enjoyable program was pre- sented under the convenorshlp of Miss Sturdy and Mrs. C. Thomas. There was a very good representation of parents Iq attendance, numbering about seventy-five. The speaker of the evening, Dr. H. R. Hell. gave an in- teresting and instructive address on "The Care of the Teeth." Ile etretssed emphatically that the teeth must be under more or leas constant surveil- lance from early childhood. and gave --vetnabte '.nfor'moatIoe to .the for the protection of their children's teeth. A grohp of about twenty pupils from Miss Stnrdy's room ung several choruses and Mrs, I). i. Hill contri- boted deUghltulty the PIM= with vocal selections. Retre'sellegate Sieve served by the members of the group in charge, bringing to a close a most successful meet log. Destructive- lies ..ResRbY4, Early This Morning and Does Much Damage Fire early this (Thursday) morning totally demollehed the root covering the rear portion of the main building of the G xlerlctt Manufacturing Com- pany and caused damage amounting to thousands of dollar* to lumber and ' machinery. The blaze, discovered at 4.41ea.m., had gained considerable head- way before the alarm was turned in and the firemen had a difficult task in extinguishing the flames. The roof over the three drying kilns and the boiler room collapsed ehortly after the arrival of the firemen, and sections of the root over the cutting room col- lapsed later. The floors also were badly burned, and gaping holes showed in numerous places. Piles of lumber in the kilns were charred to the bottom. That of the intense heat op the machinery was evidenced In the twisted steel of the vertical saws and the tarnished and flaked condition of the circular saws and of the various machines. The fire was confined to the back of the building, that incorporates the kiln, boiler -room and cutting -room. There was little chance of the spread of the fire to the front of the building and the office, as the walls and parti- tions are of brick. • The logs is partially covered by Insurance. Blyth Fair Scores Success This Year 1�na wMtir. • Qood iziibits (sal Large Attendanoe Yesterday Mrs. Bunt the New Presiident of Wo- men Tesperanee Workers A well -attended meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held on Thursday after- noon, September 20, at the home of Mrs. W. Baro. A devotional period was led by Miss Mary Robertson, who also spoke of the existing temperance problem and urged • special endeavor to counteract the efforts of the liquor forces to attract and win the young people. "Let us pity those who are weak and who fall, inatead of censur- ing them," she adv In the absence of Bailie, the former president, Mrs. Bunt then took charge 61 the meeting and the list et the new officers was presented and accepted as follows: President, Mrs. Brant; 1st vice-president, Mrs. How. ell; 2nd vice-presldut, Miss Bailie; recording secretary. Mrs. Wm. Rivers; treasurer, Mrs. !Tern; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Johnston. An article by A. E. Gordon, "Are Prohibition Mothers Needed Today[" was read by Mrs. Phillips, aad an appropriate solo, "Unanswered,^ wa snag by Mrs. Wilfred Donaldson, with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Robert Willson. not recent meeting of tem- perance workers held at Clinton was reported, and Mrs. Philips brought a massage from the women of Oletoria street Culled ehureh promising their hearty support In anything the Union attempted to do. A reading entitled "Would Ton Kill a Roby?' written by Dr. George Thomson sad pointing ont the harm done to children by parents who smoke was read by Mrs. Rent. The iktffa 4*elosed leak *At= and prayer, ands soul time was them enjoysd, hart Wag provided by too boateso., Mrs, Hers, Mrs Realtor sad Mrs (`aryl.. RESCUED FROM THE HARBOR Mr. Henry Snyder had a har- rowing experience on Saturday after- noon when, for nearly thirty minutes, he grimly, held on to a narrow ledge rid- nMeak4 i' -w torifce.atter re11-1 Ing into the bixbor. His cries for help were heard by workmen at the eleva- tor, who thought it was someone call- Sun Sept.23 80 59 71 66 The Blyth fair was held on Wednes- day of this week and was one of the best In years. With summer weather, the attendance was large and the gate receipts showed a decided Increase. Exhibits were more numerous and In many sections much better in quality, particularly In vegetables. Fruit, how- ever, was below the usual standard, owing, no doubt, to the unfavorable season. 'There was a good showing of live stock, many exhibitors from a distance showing In these classes. September Grattan, driven by Pete Rutledge, romped home for first money In the 2.27 trot, and Joe Hal, driven by Geo. McNeil, ran his own "Ree" l6"' win three easy heats in the free-for- all. The race summary was as follows: 2,27 Trot or Pace September Grattan (Pete Rut- ledge, Goderlch) 1 1 2 8 Star Hal (Geo. McNeil, Blyth) 2 2 3 1 Vannle Boy (Nesbitt, Lie - towel) 3 3 1 2 Beet time -2.131. Free-for-all Joe Hal (Geo McNeil, Blyth) .. 1 1 1 Roy Grattan (Roy Caldwell, Teeswater) 2 3 2 Doc Johnston (Albert Johnston, Dungannon) 3 2 8 Best time -2.145. A running race, entered into by three boys mounted on mettlesome little pontes, provided quite a thrill for the speetators. Three heats were run and each reaalted in the following order: Jack Brodie on Dark7, Ralph Brodie on Dolly and Irvin Eedy on Charlie. The youthful riders showed expert handling of their mounts. Harold Kattting's Edward, entered in the road horse clam, was the only Goderich entry. A two-year-old, the colt showed up beautifully In the large llei. In the half -mile trial for speed Edward clocked an even .17 for the first eighth to take the lead and also for the last eighth. Tt was said, al- though It was not learned from an of- ficial genre, Mit the eat was dtdgnalt- Iled on a technicality over harness. A bicycle race was added to the program to give the 'budding yonng apPsd demons a chance to do their stuff. Mnrray Johnston made a walk- away with two firsts. His eloml'at com- petitor In each heat was T. Tanney. S. Johnston was third, with .1. 11.14 aad R. Thrill following le that order. In the evening a comer[ was given in Blyth Memorial Hall by the Wait - ern Cowboy*. The hall was toadied to the doors and • prograft of sump, Oita. anthill allir sent; b18» snip piano musie was enjoyed by the largo andlence. A dames was bold is tie halt at the conclusion of the event. • PPRSONAL MENTION Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson are visiting in Detroit. Mr. J. 8. McMehen, of Toronto, visited at the week -end at his home Miss Nancye C'iirtie1efl 'on Satur= day for Toronto, where she will attend University. Mr. Marvin Sanderson, of Toronto, spent the week -end with bis mother, Mrs. C. Sanderson. Miss Emma Northcott, of Mount Brydges, visited last weekend with Miss Edith Wiggins. Miss Katherine Colclough spent a few days in London with friends and also attended the Western Fair. Mr. Joseph Heale, of Toronto, spent Sunday in town with his brother, Mr. Chas. Beale, at West Point cottage. Mrs. F. W. Craik, who has been visiting Ler mother, lire. Peterktn, at Montreal, for several weeks, returped home last week. Miss Ida Elliott of London has re- turned to her home after spending a week with her cousin, Miss Ivy El- liott, Victoria street. Dr. J. B. Strachan, who has been visiting his father, Mr. WWiam Stra- chan, left Tueeday for 1111 tibula at Hot Springs, Arkansas. Miss Eileen O'Brien, who is attend- ing Stretford Normal School, spent the week -end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. O'Brien. Miss Margaret Howland, B.A., of Toronto, has returned to town and has resumed her duties as commercial spe- cialist at Huron Commercial Academy. Mr. Walter Newcombe, who 1s at- tending the College of Pharmacy at Toronto, visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Newcombe, at the week -end. Alex. MacVlear, who bad been in Toronto for the summer months, spent the week -end in town before returning to London, where he is attending Western University. Miss Glenna Johnston, of Kingman, Kansas, sod Mre. John Storey, of Clear Springs, Oklahoma, are visiting with their aunt, Mre. C. L. Moore, East street. Mrs. Storey is the mother of Mr. Joe Storey, formerly of town. Mrs: 1. Hetherington last week re- moved to Wingham, where she has taken a house. Her son Robert, bar- rieter practising in Wingham, will live with her. Miss Marjorie Hether- ington Is attending Normal School at BEAN—POWEI.L The marriage was solemnised at the Victoria street United church parson- age on Monday, September 2(, of Miss Olive I. Powell, daughter of Mr. and Mita 'Harry Powell of Goderlch town- ship and Mr. James F. C. Rean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Sean of Plymouth, England. The attendants were Miss Lena Caldwell and Mr. Or- val Powell, both of Goderich township. FAREWELL PARTY Roy Errington, Carter scholarship winner, who has left for Toron- o to a e su vers y, was farewell party at the home of Miss Mary Evelyn McLean. On behalf of the assembled friends Ray Dean pre- sented hint with a G. C. I. pin. Roy responded with words of thanks !.n4 appreciation. Lunch was served at the conclusion of the delightful evening. Two Years in Pen. for Goderich Youth ,gped in Yistrate's Court Thin Hiprning-`Egmondville Man Charged Earl Mero, twenty -year-old Goderlch youth who on September 20 was found guilty by Magistrate Makin/ of the theft, 1n March of this year, of about 330 from the rectory of 8t. Peter's church, was this (Thursday) morning sentenced to two years In Portsmouth penitenUary. "It is no pleasure for any court to eend • man to prison," the Magistrate said. He felt that la view of Mero's police record there was no alternative but to impose a term. "You are still young," said Ilia Worship, as he advised Mero to turn over a new leaf and gu atraight. A Case from EgmoodviBe THE WEATHER The temperature readingss-recrorded- the past week, and those of the cor- responding week of last year, were as follows: 1984 1933 Max. Min. Max. Mis, Pri.ollisainsfLdltf,r'na'�4 l --SQL Sat., Sept. 22 ....76 62 76 56 Ing across the harbor and at first paid no attention. As the cries 'per/fisted, the men began a search, but did not at first think to look over the edge of the pier. It was some time before the unfortunate man was discovered, and he was blue with cold when a rope was finally thrown to him. The res- cuers were Albert Taylor, Bihl Roope and Sam McN•il, Mr. Snyder was at first unable to stand, but when the cir- culation finally returned to his numbed limbs he was taken to his home by Mr. McNeil. He told hie rescuers Chat he iced taken a dizzy spell while casting a minnow net and had fallen in the wager, whlcb.ls shoot .tssaaty. feet (Wei) at that point. He was well-nigh ex- bansted and could scarcely hold the rope that was thrown to him by the men. SAYING FAREWELL A social gathering in the perish hall of St. George's church on Thursday evening last, at wbkb MIse Nancye Clarke was the greet of honor, was at- tended by about thirty-five members of the A.T.P.A. and Bible class. An Interesting program of games was con- ducted by Mr. Robt. II®ry The win- ners were Miss Betty Jenner and Harry Cook and Miss Agnes Campbell and Arthnr Dowker. Atter an address by the rector, Rev. J. N. II. Mills, in which he remarked on the faithfulness to the ehnrch on the part of MW Naneye Clarke, who has slnee gone to Toronto, Miss Doris Riley presented Mies Clarke with a handsome prayer hook as a porting gift from the society and class. Another member of the young people's organisation's. Kathleen Ndbateley, who had already left to tike a Bourse at Macdonald Hall, Guelph was remembered, and a simi- lar gift has been sent to her. Lunch was served and the evening wan wound up with • period of dancing to radio music. Mon., Sept. 24 ....75 64 83 54 Tues., Sept. 25 ....80 61 78 68 Wed., Sept. 26 .. , .S4 03 73 51 Rainfall: 1934, 1.22 inches ; 1933, 1.5 inches. SUPPER MEETING On Tuesday, September 25, North street Evening Auxiliary resumed ac- tivities for the fall term, when mem- bers of the second group held a sup- per meeting at the church. About sev- enty were present, including members of the society, their husbands, and girls of the -Mission Circle. A pro- gram over which Mrs. Mooney pre- efffetf"Ttfttowed tbe supper. Devottom al exercises comprised the singing of a hymn, prayer by Mrs. Lane, and Bible lesson by Mrs. Thorneloe. Miss Forster played a piano so:o and Miss Hume favored with a vocal number, "I'ass It On." Mention was made of the rally of evening auxlllarlec, mis- sion circles, and C.O.I.T. groups in Huron Presbytery to be held In James street United church, Exeter, on Fri- day evening, October 5. Several mem- bers signified their intention of attend - Ing the rally and cars will be provided to take them. Miss M. G. Robertson was the speaker of the evening. She portrayed very vividly the meaning of the Christian religion to the first lady of present-day China, Madame Chiang. A cordial vote of thanks was tendered Miss Robertson for her kindness. The Illzpah benediction brought an esjoy- sble meeting to a close. • • • On friday evening the Guild room of St. George's church was the scene of a farewell party gives in honor of Mies Naneye Clarke M the choir, of which fns weal a member. Mime Clarke. a graduate of the Godr-rich Collegiate, lett on Saturday to .trend the Cal - remit? of Teroato. About twenty choir -members attended the party, a pleasant feature of whleh wan the pre - /notation of an mesmeric to the guest of honor by • close friend, MW Gladys abate, nn 8.8.11 of the ,Mole. The evening woo spent enjoyably play - US *Wet,' SIMe'vesisiset" were served by Mrs. J. Hnctisa' and Misses Dor1s Riley, (Nadys Shore and Andras Welland. TURN ON THE LIGHT Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Stackhouse, of Brurefleld, announce the engage- ment of their elder daughter, Leila Grace, to Mr. Tom Stanley Neale of Ile Ilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. tit er' e?r-"tom pereld, ,tie marriage take place early in October. Mrs. J. W. Smith has returned home after a pleasant visit In Cleveland, Ohio. with her eon -In-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Smith. She was accompanied there by her small granddaughter, Ruth Helen Smith, who had spent the summer In Goderich. nva 7O.B K1NO TON ST ..The Shell Company bas plats for an auto service station and garage which 1t le propoecd to erect at the corner of Kingston and St. David's streets, next to the old Ring Edward hotel. The structure 1s to be of ce- ment blocks stuccoed or solid brick and the cost is estimated at $5,000. it Is the Intention to commence con- etructlon almost immediately. The new building will not only contribute to the importance of Kingston street as a business thoroughfare but will great- ly improve the appearance of that part of the town. Ten -year-old Shirley Wurm, of Ec- mundville, took the •tend and Identl- fled Wesley Grummett, Tuckersmltk township farmer, as the man who was lying on the ground and grabbed her as she passed along the sidewalk on her way home with her mother and sister ou Saturday night last. Little Shirley did not understand the nature of an oath, but her sister Margaret, aged eleven, took the oath and also identified Grummett as the man who grabbed her sister. Mrs. Bessie Wurm and her two little girls were walking homeward, with Shirley .running on ahead, when sud- denly the child stopped and screamed, "Mummy, a man's got me." Mrs. Wurm, who was visibly agitated as she testified, told of running forward and shouting at the man who wad ly- ing on the grass. The terrified Shirley broke loose aid ran to a nearby house as Mrs. Wurm stopped a passing car with her cries for help. The man was arrested and charged with unlawfully assaulting Shirley Wurm. Grummett,'on the stand, said he did not remember seeing anyone during his walk on Saturday night, but admitted having drunk a little rubbing alcohol "for his sore throat," and that he might have been a little Intoxicated. He was remanded a week. e Nlct101a., 100110rT ete the Muncey reserve near St. Thomas, who was on remand after pleading guilty to the theft of a bicycle, was brought before the Magistrate and was given suspended sentence for one year. .�.;wo: aestaans.,1onteeankiese driring were passed out, with a tine .,t 320 and costs In one case and of 310 and costs In the other. A horse -trade between Harry Hasty, llowick townehlp, and Edward Dobber- theln, Minto township, Perth county, ended up In the Magistrate's court after the trade had lasted just four days, At the gado( u(aL,tlme Denbee- thein reclaimed his horse on the ground that Hasty's animal had been grossly mbsrepresented. The presence In court followed the laying'of a charge of the theft of the horse against Dob- berthetn by Hasty. His Worship dfemfased the charge of theft against Dobbertheln, who is once. more in charge of bis original horse, and ordered the complainant to look to the dell court for redress. Editor The Signal. Dear Sir,—At the last council meet- ing Mr. Hoskins is reported to have brought up the question ofa special rate having been given by the Hydro to one of the industries here, with, I suppose, the consent and approval of the then Mayor, to the disadvantage of the people of the town and of the other indnstrleswho pay the full price for electricity, and In that way adding to everyone's cost and Improperly giv- ing someone an advantage. The report has it that the Mayor, Mr. Lee, rather choked discussion off end referred the matter to a special committee. it this matter Is in order and aboveboard, why not let the rate- payers here full Information at once and avoid perhepa anjnst erftielsa mod seedless eseteseereyl The high met of power here is a ds lltalegt ate. Redaeleb"e--sdease --.- Tours truly, (1. WURTRLii. Goderlch. Sept. 201, 1064. ACCIDENTALLY WOUNDED Frank Walters, aged twenty, ot Ben - miller, narrowly eseaped serious, per- hspw-fetal, injury when he was wounded by the accidental discharge of a .22 rifle he was carrying as he stepped into a car on Monday. The sing burned a crease across Walters' hip, then struek his hand, hitting three fingers and breaking one, after which It just missed the driver of the car, Mr. A. Alibi, rural mailman. Wal- ters, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Walters, was driven to God- erieh and given prompt medical at- tention. Although he suffered consid- erately at the time and lost a lot of blood on the way to Goderlch, Wal- ters was inconvenienced little after the wound had received attention. VISIT FROM OFFICER LEVER County Traffic Officer Lever, of Clin- ton, who has been laid up for several weeks with injuries received In a crash on .his motorcycle, la now able to be about -once more, but only In a wheel chair or automobile. On Fri- day last he was In Goderkh for a short visit. While here, he natural- ly had to pay a visit to the Magistrate's office, -vhere he spent a short time con- versing with coltrt ofciels and others. THE DUNGANNON FAIR Fryra/1E Next week Will Be the Itig Dip—Big Program Prepared The Dungannon fall fair, to be held Thursday and Friday of next week, October ith and 501, offers a very attractive program. The prise 11.1.1 have been Issued and contain a large number of Interesting special prises In various nessee. Copies of the Its' may be had on application to the secre'ary, Chas. W. Alton, Dungannon. For Friday afternoon there 1■ a big program of epeeist events. These in- clude two speed tests for harness horse. -2.16 and 2.27 clunes—a run- ning race, a pony race, a hurdle race for bore,., a bicycle race In half -mile hest., and a halfmilefoot race. Prises will he given for the best de- corated ear and for the beet freak conveyance on the grounds. Tlrl* program shonld same ■ busy afternoon, full of Interest for .11 who attend the fair. For the newt' fair concert on re - day night, the Canadian Cowboys have hart eegtg-d fort program fig -masts and comedy. Atter the eoscart there hes demurer,' s . _... _ ♦sT..,, Rr.rybedy wtthfn reach' 111' flnngan- non should make a note of the data and plan to be there. LIONS CLINIC Many ('rippled (bildrrs Slapied ea Their Way to Reeovee — • The annual free clinic for crippled children held under the auspices of the Lions Clubs of Goderlch and Sea - forth was conducted in Goderich yes- terday by Dr. G. A. Ramsay of Vic- toria hospital, London. Aseisting Dr. Ramsay' were Miss Cardin, physio -ther- apist, of London, and Miss Turville, secretary of the Children's Memorial hospital, London. About twenty caeeea of children hav- ing deformities of legs, feet or spicae were examined in the operating room of Alexandra hospital, and at Dr. Macklin's office on West 'street a number of eases of eye, ear, nose and throat troubles were examined by Drs. Macklin and Jaek.son. Dr. A. H. Taylor was at hand to give his services in the use of the x-ray machine at the hospital. Local nurses asatating were Mies Ritchie, Mies Prlddle and Miss Dunkeld. After a thorough examination a re- port is sent to the Lions Clubs and the child Is then given the lndkated treatment, at the expense either of the parents or of the Lions Club, ac- cording to financial efreumstaneea A number of Interneted physicians from neighboring town/ were present, including Dr. Barrows, Dr. Sproat and Dr. Jarndt, of Seatorth; Dr. Hess. of Clinton; Dr. Vokes, of Dnngaaass, and Dr. Simpson, of KlntabL The .isitlag IAou, dostesa .ars nnraes were entertained at lunch at • Hetee Bogdavd by dtoNride-fegsea and a vete of thankswasgjW Dr. Ramsay, tofie asters 1. sur'eaa and to the hospital board.