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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Signal, 1935-4-11, Page 1ctP-- '` 4?TYs ,. • 2aRY� r� Mt t, Not All on the Front Pare Whets you ars reading this paper re- member that all the news is not on the trout page. You cheat yourself unless you read every pap ot TSS SIGNAL TSAI, NO. If - GODERICH, Y, APR , 193 T1114 SIGNAL PRINTING '77Q., LllstTeD, E I,iBENOMIlYATION IN caw Y - HURON GOES TO A "DARK HORSE" *.J. Deaollftean of Ottawa Chosen oto raft Ballot at Friday's Con - milieu at Win ham—Addrewa by Fred Manderson and W. 4. • t V !mar, X. P. 's---Rsoord of Bennett Government Assailed 'aged Liberal Victory Predicted • itWofor (By e. J. Mason) Somewhat of a 'uprise was ooem. stoned In the political arena at Wing - ham last Friday whoa a "dark horse." It J. Aeacbman, Ottawa economist and straw, was chosen by North•Huroa Liberals in convention as Gear stan- dard-bearer In the tortbcvmlug Federal *Mellott. Me' Deachman, a native of Howlck township, but who has not lived In this county for over a quarter of • century, won on the first ballot with • clear majority over the com- bined vote of his three opponents, W. fi Robertson, Hugh Hill and John McNabb. ler. Robertson was second in the ballot and Mr. Hill third. The convention was one of the meet largely attended in the history of the riding. The crowd filled the town ball auditorium and overflowed into the aisles and corridors. It was *ethae- lastic too, but up until the eleve►tb boor oily to dose observers was the strength and significance et Mr. Desch. sten's.bid ) - sten's-bbd for honors tsows. It was thee learned that he had thmod.ly eaavaeaed the riding during the week /rise to convention day, while be also bat alboarai lieutenants In prospective esmdid ins who withdrew at the last swmeat stat# swung their support to the Ottawa nee& Another si>M- tlag t;Ctaf so MR Banchman's choke, was rutin tlesl passive ale� shoat of his lss4ef. W. 1« 4 - opt Ur- only a few. lie said the budget Was a dlsappe! the redaction is tie liquor the tags is taus was a110tred main "At one time I did entertain the prospect of allowing my name to go before this convention, but owing tap. developments 1 w111 not remain in the field," said Murdoch Matheson. 'Tbs' difference in the merits of those seek- ing the nomination is too great for me to remain. We must select a mat worthy of a piece fa the coming Cab- inet of M*ekenste King." D. R. Nairn, president of the Ged- erieb Twentieth Century Club, in wite- drawing his name served notice that the young people of North Huron had "declared war" on the Bennett Gov- ernment. • 1934 W. S. Roberto* •Thea Le a most heartening gathering sad there is evidence that a new era is being Inaugurated. In 1WO the Tor- te* rode into power on a tide of prom- ises, but the beacon Ilgbt of lab- eralism never shone brighter than to- day. This la a new day, a new fight, and there is no doubt as to the out- comes." said W. H. Robertson amid aptuse. speaker said be intended to be • a Candidate and although be bad bees dated at the last election fro bad mlWertbeleas polled a jerger vote than uta previous Liber•✓ er hogreedve mandidate- lir, Bpatton bier polled a few more, and the question : 1)o you think he can do it again?" brought responses of Teo." Pointing oat that good prices for tarsi products and glad wages for the agd ateettaale were lits chief ltosjarttn lir- J RSONAL MENTION Mr. and Yrs. Jobu RO*tsoD, Park street, have returned home atter spend- ing the winter in Toronto. £oats massae. 0: la7ugs, la ape bilUdays Flt hi home of b* parents. Mr. sad him A. lfecAe- J. F. Howard, ot Ooderkb, and Donakl Mathieoon, of Riptey, visited friends In Detroit over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Logan, et Tees- weteC visited at the home ot Mr, gad Yundayrs- :y• J. Howard, > Avenue. eg Sr - lir. Harry Watson Wend a• reunion of the 91st Bat L-ot Hae .t she Primes George -hotel. este on Saturday gat tit. . i' -'111r. Louis Wild logs 11ised to Some at Nekom*, Nortboildhe after stpasldleg the that four neolitlee wit) his sister, 'MMs,`Vaanie Obs. cedar Terrace. Mas. Arnold 'settle, of Loud*. KIM - land, and Mise 'Land !Renner. of Ter weeteslid of onto, were goeata ati, Mr. toed atm WI Mn. P. Dtohsa Mies Roberta J iti�d,tiangbter of !ter and Mra. Robe. Johnston, Water - leo street, was operated on for acute appeuelcitis on Tuesday night. Her condition is favorable. Mrs. A. Mace*, MIN Marjorie Mac- fie arfie sad lar Sagtu Matte visited at the week -end at 'None) ea guests of De - G. N. and Kra- Bailey. Mrs. Maces and Mr. Angus Media able visited .[ PYanklord. i Mrs. Albert Taylor, Mrs. D. J. Lalmtii Mrs. M. C. Dunlop and Mrs. T. Ward - law Taylor are In Toronto attending the sienna/ meeting of the Provincial W M. B. of the Presbyterian Cburcb in Canada. KW YOUR NCNB AT i A complaint comes frrom 4be end ot the town of bens overman the neighbors' gardeot This $ Ocularly annoying at this time and If the hems are bet to 'something may b*ppen to. 11EE.WT teat and OVER OLD uONB FORMS '._At lbs of the tow* Volum£ en b'rlday elmriC eTter from the Provinolal talent ut W share was read the t el nbkb was that the tow* cleft must receive app&a- [ems Fur Oda* preseuua, till in the necessary puma aid turward them to the Depertntigt. thews which pen - 0111 pay rnonn.eeetl0e erv, ided foe this ser- rk'e by the Town Clerk x takes the stand du mu I Herta at utter 1nia la the wet— £tial he is a eereatit exit of -the leet.iuee but of the town of (hili£ jt and that it the Produce wane/-im work done it `abonid pay far P, whether performed by him or by Mme other person. The forma required» se tilled out for pen- sions call tae eat amount of le- • tion, sot as to the age o1 the &epicene, t abet with regard to residential ' (reused., Uring cun- dlttoa and_ • h of We applicant, n ames and - other detail• regard- tng appileadea fly sad their abbe_ ay to mu' • ape/leant, 1st -ones and propsrtg applicant, taxes, debts, [Mae etc., and a vast amount of • 11 rime of which can be hod • - dldacnky. Un- less be gat • - i - •work, ft .a week $ meal"' ill not be made. No might ea gutter' all In Idea - sir Sketch of Canada's Political History r 1 by -11E. W. Rosie to Godshall Twentieth Century Club Ender the auspices of the Goderlch Twemtieth Century Club, an interest- ing sad informative address upon the political history of Ontario and the Dominion was given in MacKay Hall un Monday evening by M. W. lioeale, editor-ln-chief of The London Adver- tiser. Commencing wltb Governor Blmeoe In 1791, the speaker sketched the re- gimes of successive governors of Can- ada, with special att»mtlon to inci- dents connec•t.ed with the development of responsible government In this coun- try. It was the rebellion beaded by William Lyon Mackenzie which flnally brought the British Government to WA*, said the speaker, and it was Mackenzie'■ fight for constitutional guvt'rnment welchlaid the inundation of the British Empire as it le today. Continuing, Mr. Resale sketched po- litical developments before, and since Confederation right up to the present time, his address containing a vast •mount of information which is avail- able only to the student of history. Mr. Route was accompanied from London by Mr. Claude Savage, who gave an addreu dealing In forceful way with the public issues of the pre- sent day, D . R. !cairn, president of the God - /Web Twentieth Century Club, pre- dded, and with him on the **(form are Pe H. Robertson, who introduced • Rossi*, sad r. A. Crich, rioe- t of the local dub, who tn- r, Ravage 'era AtYtantr was to speskess. 'geek CHURCH NOTES $-v. W. T. Bont, who has been pee - tor of the Baptist church for the past six years, has resigned and will preach his tareweil messages oa Seise April 261 $ervkra will be held in Victoria street United (beech on Sunday next. 11 a.m., sermuu subject, "By Kind- ly Words and Virtuous Lite;' 7 p.m., special cooed service. Cbristlan Ser- vice Group will sing. Om Sunday evening next, Palm Sun- day, the choir of St. Georges church will render the sacred cantata "Oli- vet to Calvary,' by ]Launder. Mr. Frank Riley w11i take the tenor solos and lir. Reg. Fisher will be up from Leaden to sing the baritone arts. This will be in lieu of a sermon. At Knox cburch Dell Sunday Rev. 1). J. Lane'. sermon subjects will be, 11 a.m., "When Christ Goes to Cal- vary ;" 7 p.m., 'The Only Way to De- feat Evil." The choir will render special music at both services. At 3 p.m. the Sunday school will meet and Inspector E. C. Beacom, the newly appointed superintendent, will have charge. - Evangelist A. G. Ford and feleby W11i bold a farewell serelee in the auditorlam of MacKay Nall on Sun- day evening next, at 8 pro. There will be a beautiful Bible Beene with a large Illy, and the message theme will be 'The Pure White Lily." Special stagers from Stratford will &sabot In this meeting. A bearty invitation is extended to members of all the churches of Goderich, and silo to the folks in the country t0 attend and sae good-bye. SOMEWHAT IIXAGGARATED We ere Informed that the paragraPh in last week.' Signal relating to HUI. Eleanor Wark was cotudderisbly exag- gerated. The little girt did bite the end off a clinical thermometer and ao parentiy 'wallowed it (from which aim swallow some of the eat And Abe Mk 'Bennett Will Go to King's Jubilee s tbotlrnrh May 20—Prime Minister Retovcring Heath rile (By J Hume, Special Correspon- dent of The Signal) Ottawa, April 8.—First official tote matioe thet Prime Ilhester It. B. Ben- nett. .111 represent Canada at His Majesty's silver jubilee in London on lee, acting House lade,. NI Priday. Indicating that the Howie WM adjourn withlia the pest few days until Mon- day, May 20, Sir George stated that Mr Bennett was snaking steady recov- ery, that he expected to attend the jubilee and return to his Parlasmen- tare duties on May 20. liberal*, while oppoeed to such a long adjournment. had to submit to the Government's ex-. pressed wishes Id connection with the adjournment. Mr George stated ON 'that obly "Informal conversations': w111 be held in London by the Enetere Metesmen •ttendlag the jubilee. Wednesday saw the budget debets concluded, after many days' deattltorr discussion. The Ooote U.F.A. sub- atneudesent. canIng for the inaugura- tion of social credit wee first de- feated by 165 to 12 votes. Then tbe Ralston Liberal aineedvatest ceiling tor •n immediate election was de- feated by 104 to 73 votes. Finally the budget was approved by 118 to 74 The Tarim:et resolutions have to be considered in committee. C. le. IL Report Tuesday the annual report of the Canadian Nations') Railways was tabled, showing • delelt of $48.401.100. winch war $10,347,468 few* thin taa previous year'e deficit. °reversal', with the OFR.. It was dated, hag year of operation wider tit* beard trustees with Woo C. P. Pagerte thairman. Total operaMsg Malmo) • tory seemed le be la lb* afr and cute seemed to west it, Judging fro the beights to which the enthusiast& ran throughout tbe proceedings. Neese" Preasead When the bour for tee close of re- ceiving nominations arrived Hugh Hill. president of the North Huron "Abets! Associatioa, announced that there were ten names proposed. Tbey were; W. H. Robertson. Godericb; Lionel Pareons, Gederich; John McNabb, Grey township; R. J. Deachman, Ot- tawa; Hugh 11111, Colborne township; J. J. Robertson. Colborne townehip; W. L. Young. Cofboroe township; Sheldon Bricker, Howiek; Murdoch Matheson, Ashlield township, and D. R. Nairn, Godericb. Hugh Hill ea- cateti the chair in favor of Dr. J. W. Shaw, Clinton, vice-president of tbe Aseociation The names were thrown into a hat and contestants spoke In the order In which they were drawn. They were required to declare them- selves am to allowing their names to go to a vote, OT dropeing out, In the first two minutes of their address. Those seeking the honor were allowed fifteen minutes, others but five min - suedes. ' On_ the platform with officers Fraser, M.I'., Northumberland, botb of whom gave ringing addresses after nomination proreedings were finished, in both of which the Bennett Government came In for severe casti- gation, particularly so in regard to its tariff polky. "The Tories say they are going to win North Huron In the forthcoming campaign," said Dr. /thaw. "The man chosen today must be one who can beat George lipotton, and you all know the kind of man he Is. Yon have just listened to the namea of contest- ants and we all know that some ot tbem cannot defeat the present Con- servatIve member." Sheldon Bricker—"Aa much as 1 wou/d like to be a candidate I feel that I am a little out of my class In the list presented today." Mr. Bricker attaeked Premier Ben- nett Alla dietator—et Mussolini opined thet deliberations of the Pelee Aprenvis Commission bad been prematurely closet and charged the Government with losing the United States market to the Canedian taemer. "As a cattle men 1 can say to you that the Old Conntry market never anjt good," mild the speaker. ''We can men our cattle there only at star- vation prices, whereas reeently shipped rattle to Buffalo, paid a duty of ft.3.00 per cwt. and still made a eke prollt The Felted States la Canada's natural market. Hugh Hill "I Intend to let my name stand," pald Hngh Hill at the ontaet "1 am Vain enough to thInk that I have the v.. phyttique, the ability and determine... 4 HMI to pot op s stiff canipsign. and anyone who think* it le roller to be an eau; tank to hest George Risottos to hadly mistaken " Mr Hill dubbed Bennett aa "Dm greeted dictator Canada hoe bed sines Coafederetion, blamed the tariff 107 ggampioysseut, said the Farm Cre- dit Arrangesrest Act WWI all right as far lt but did not go tar tam. he reams that it helped An did not look a In lean years, but rather shifted tbe burden to the Government. No one knew this better than the people of,the rural areas wiso had witnessed the sat - 'ratios' to the large manufacturing (Nor did Mr. Robertsoo altogether like tbe unanimity of opinion at Ot- tawa on Mr. Bennett's "reforto" pro- gram. "Perhaps we have to hare these frills, but It *III cost the l'nemployment Insurance Act alone and this means another army of Inspectors, of whom we already have too many. The so-called reform meas- ures are tantamount to throwing one measly bone to a hungry pack of dogs; tbey do uot go far enoUgh. We must have more markets for the farmer; more work for the workers, before country. There must he a brighter prospect In life for our young people." Pointing out that eraa of prosperity had followed the advent of Liberia regimes in 1896 and 1921, Mr. Robert - eon predicted brighter. happier days than Canada has ever known *MI tbe went after the next election, John McNabb, ex -reeve of Grey, ele- ven yeses eounty councillor, said he would let his name go to a baltot. He compared farm priees which prevailed during leberal and Conservative ad ministrations and blamed the tariff for the present low values. Alex. Mae. kenele wan right, be said, when he predicted that tbe National Policy would ruin Canada. The astly 1111,11 - Hon for the farmer today wee a low- er tariff—free trade. Mr King tn four yearn. he maid. had paid off 1t275,000,000 of the national debt. Un- der the prewent Government It hid mounted to stneendons flenres. IL J. Desehnsan After introducing htmeelf and an- nonneing that he was a candidate R J. Deschnian launched into a spirited attack on George Spotton (Continued on page 4) NOW DOCTOR OV DIVINITY Rev. T. Wardlsw Teller Res -elves Iristinetien front Knox College The many laurels a itev. T. Ward - lay Taylor, Ph.D., were added to on There'd's), last, at Knox College, Tor- onto, when tke degree of doctor of divinity waft conferred upon hist Dr. Tarter graduated front the Uni- veridty of Manitoba with the degree* of RA. •nd M.A., and the Isbester phy. In 1R94 he won his Ph.D. after ▪ four-year courwe et Cornell Uni- versity. While there be waa, enc. restively, Rage scholar and Rate fel- low. He Kindled with Kuno Flecher at Ileidleherg, Germany. then re- turned to Canada and gradnated trom Knox College In 1901 Now thin seholar, mlniater, and au- thor. who has written "The Rine Ronk" on the rules' and formm of pro- cedure In tee Presbyterian Church and another volume, "The Individual and the State," and who ia a poet and art- ist of net*, le privileged to be known In future as T. Wardle* Taylor, B.A., 04, Av. .07:, mevonrIvams. molvrwo 140, Last or /a ring Address Pre - The last of five interdenominational pre -Easter services, sponsored by the Young Peop/e's Societies of the Godet- ich Protestant churches, was held in Knox Presbyterian church on Monday evening. The speaker was Dr. A. J. Vining, of Toronto, president of the Ontario -Quebec conference in tbe Bap. Oat Union. There was an exceptionally large at- tendance at this Anal meeting, which was condueted by Mr. J. E. Smith, president of the Westminster Guild of Knox church. Sharing the platform with Dr. Vining and Mr. Smith were Rev. D. J. Lane, of KOOS ehurch, Miss Amy Mair, president of the Baptiat Y.P.U., Mime Marjorie Prourve, of Vic- toria street United church, Mr. Carlton IVoreell, of North greet United church, and Mr. WitInmitiffrell, of fit. GeorlIto• Aselating In the service were Rev. Res. W. I'. Lane, of 4orth street United church, and Rer..eie. T. Bunt. of the Baptist church. Special music was rendered by a large choir under the direction of Mr. H. N. LIvente and the Crescent Quar- tette, compoeed of Messrs'. Les/le Han- na, Sam -Walter, Herbert Greene and Frank Riley; and a duet was sung by Mime Dorothy Greene and Mr. Herbert Dr. Vining was introduced by Rev. Mr. Bunt. The 'speaker gave an elo- quent and forceful address taking as his text the one word, "Wonderful," from Isaiah, chapter 9, reeve 6. This ono word, be said, is much abueed today, for in its meaning It referred to Jesuit; Christ, vvho won- derful because of Hie 'Melees power to save and redeem; because of Ills love, Ilia friendship and humility, and beeanae of HI. death and reaurrectIon. The epeaker'm drametle ability and hit more of brilliant and interesting il- lustration% held hie audience through- out hie address. The speaker meld he counted it • ppecial privilege to opeek from the pulpit from which, but a week pre - 'lonely, the word of hie dose friend, Ilr Jonethen Goforth, world-renowned minalonary in Claim, had been dell, - eyed. These two men, who here gone so for in their ehoaen are friend. of testy yearn' 'tending. Dr. Vining reeiltest wit! feeling an Int+ dent of their achool days In Weet Nleariort, when he had been laved from a bully's hand. by a yonng man who now is ter. Goforth. At the coneinairm of the eddress Mr. Smith expreened the hope that the series' of meetinmi had brought shone anions thoess attending. s "better resift Melon of the truss meanInt of the tester sesame" The service was brought to a Hose with the penmen:wins of the benedle tion hy Res. J Lane and the minting of tbe reaper brain by tbe choir. ge held a very Mame tbelr kali os Tbe event welcomed by N rand *az Rob - was wall attend:4r present Saint ins. Pates werea tiled to the winners of the Iola' euchre tournament thst ocluded on the first of April, as : Mr. John Cameron; 2hd. r. Geo. Bowes; 3rd, Mr. Chas. Stokes; 4tb, Capt. J. Inkster. Euchre and flve hundred were played, the entire floor space beteg occupied by tables. The who - nee. at timbre were Mrs. John Wig- gles and Mr. "Mose" Jilloblas, and at tire hundred Mrs. Ire!. Saunders and Mr. J. R. Wherler.og Lunch was en- joyed, after which taalloor was cleared for dancing to Susie furnished by the II• NEW INDUSTRY 11 An industry that has mutth promise Ls being beet up in GoderIch by two men. They are hrelr and lice Graham, brothers, vorner South street and Britannia road, and their trade mtme, Graham Craft, le beeoming wide- ly known as their producte are going. farther and farther •field. The two young men alway., bad a liking for tool, and some years aito awl built a Nome “seeray" stoop tor their own amusement. It nag with this tiny boat they won it three-mile sloop race et the regatta held here on July 15, two yeses ago. Since then they have built two more of the same var- iety of ship, and te-0 rowboat& some time ft they undertook to build a habitable (ratter tor Ur. A. Atkinnon. Th.. result watt eery liatiefactory and this year Dr. Atkin - eon ordered another. Sionsething out of the ordleary, e hielt is now nearing The vehicle, ilft,(12 tee long and firefly seven and half feet high, io finished in sheet -aluminum, 11.N.S. IR - range. When finished it will have all the comforts of borne, with room for six aleepers. a tiny dining -room and kitchenette, complete with retrial- eto. The Interior le lighted by fiOMP tight from the ear battery, with facilities for It pine In tor hydro when Tbe trailer el equipped with eight wins -town and two "%ebbe" The rear le streamlined In the latest fiehlon and carries two taillights, also a epacions haggis. compartment. The trailer is a two-iwbeeler. The interior, when completely out- fitted, will he entitled in maple veneer painted cream with green trimmings. The outside will he dneoed veneelan tine nod silver. Thee. talented Tom* men &tweet( every encouragement In their line of werk They are eorrying on under adveree I -auditions being unable to In- " ft • In enitsible qoartervi. yet aft terrine out produce.' that are the NMI of those of well known flans. Graham Craft. It tu be hoped. win soon rain e recogideed dare its a wide Burke. AT TEM KARMS,L. Tbe first ship of les season to make port la dilderith harbor is expected today at 6 pm. The step the tanker Windsolite, from Serbia with 0 cargo of, gasoline for the 1m - pedal Oil tank at the waterfront. Her skipper, Captain Knight, win be pre- sented with the traditional silk hat, is officially greeted, at an informal Shortage of $7,000 with which the first captain each year meeting in the town hall this evening. The early arrival of the first step this year is not a reeord, but the time has been bettered oely on two occa- sions in the last twenty-tnree years. In 1931 the first ithip made port on Apill 10 and in 1932 on April 5. The Windeolite, if It arrives on schedule, will be sleteen daye Awed of the first to arrive last year, the Simian tallit. R. B. Angus), with wheat for The Windeolite be followed some -lime tomorrow matting by the Oat& haven. probably akippered by Capt. ftee+440; 4,400 tone ot ossl-tor rest The flied of the ships laid np here hest winter to leave will be the freigh. 1928 to 1934 (Deeember itte and find ter Superior. She now being loaded a balanee due the town of 11,S53.2te with salt from the warehouvw of the "We alee find that 11 111111)1WT of ad- Goderiell Salt Comminy and will he vance payment certificates for the year greoatilgy fobri Ileveovneteornn eli,ounnadaday.. The car- 1934 to the amount of C.Ci0 hall not been redeemed at December DV, 1934, and this amount also ham been charged to the tax coltector. "A list of arreera was made for the above leers and notices sent out to those in arrearm. After a consider - Able number of Intervliws and an ex- amination of number of receipta and vlocumenta It has almo been shown up to this dote that S-1,951.fe4 Pahl to the tax collector and not creviited on the rolls. "The arreara have not all been veri- fied and there are still a timber' of "In order to votve tittle and dupllee- Grand Bend cast played "Joseph of tion ill work, we suggest that Messrs'. Arimathea " The latter group WAS R. W. Johnson & Co., 'medal auditors, gleen the devielon, with a rating of non 4,08FP la, when the audit coin- seventylive per cent., and will mom- [invoiced by them may be completed pete with Sarnia player§ at Forted to- lk it hOlit 1.1.01ifliOn or interference. 84 "tartlet rtli street, during 'which do carriages and decorated trkxxistarilibeindarl. Three Prime will be given ill each of the following deans: Best decorated tricycle, best decorated doll carriage with dole beet dressed doll In arm!, and best rag The committee in charge le com- Shown by Audit Special Auditors from St. Thomas Now at Work on Tax • Collector's Books At tbe regular meeting of the town council on Friday night last, the fol. lowing letter from the town auditors, 11. R. Long and A. M. Robertson, was ezanithaffersise rfie Wars RELIGIOUS DRAMA Victoria Street Voting People Takes Part in Contest' Young people of Victoria street United church took pert on Friday night last, In James street United chureh, Exeter, in a contest in the pre- eentation of religious drama. The other conteeting group wan from Grand Rend United church. The young people from Gotierich presented the drama -The king's Son," 'thee the, night (Thuraday). These religioun dramae are spon- sored by the literary deportment nf the Iluron Preothytery Young People's Union.. The Goderieh players pre- eented their (Irma under the capable direction of Mrs. R. Campbell. ' Mies Marjorie Prima. was the star of "The King's Ron," being allotted 45 points of a poasible 50 for character- isation, endibillty, variatinn of tone, empheela and &lettere and movement. Other playero were rated as fol- low.- Mahe) Bloomfield, ive Miehal, 33 point.: Mr. Ruseel field, an Jonathan, 33: Miss Annie Mc- Kinnon, as Abigail, 31: Mr. Everett Craddock. as David, 20, and Mr. Charles, Breckow. as Sant, 24 The player* were allotted but 18 points mit of 40 for teamwork, gronp- tem ete teit iron *Ix of ten points foe stage and enetnmea Roth playa were wMl received lay a targ• audience. The ledge* were Mew Ella R. Usk, of Reader; Mine Rms. of Hensel'. enel Rev. J. R. Peter., of leltsaviile. "Investigation of tax arreare still be continued Ivy us, pending roue (Option of the report of the speelal The counell hen acted on the euggeo- tem of the anditore, and two account- ants from the Kt. Thome% firm arrived on Monday to eomplete the work they eommencevi last year. All the members were prettent. The sexton of Meitisnd cemeterf reported three Interment. In March. leetion% of $3,797 04 In Mareb. Of (hi. amount $2,237 fel wax 1934 taxes VISO 214 taxes of 193A, other amounts reprement I ng hack to 192A. An appliratInn front the Shell 01I Co for permleslen to erect an illn- minated sign •1 their new premises at the (corner of Kingston and St. Dav- id's Street. wao referred to the entitle works committee, se Was also a pill far drIvewitym into their property. lawthillag Penults Applkiktinno for hnIlding permits'. as follows. were referred to the fire ems- (0011thallei 3/ reverent* a gain of 8.6 per cent. The report stated that during the past year 53S miles of functionally duple tete lines were abandoned, of wIlIch timelier 296 Mileritiere ianriet were C.P.R. lines. AptelcatIons have [Seen made to the Beard of Railway Commissioners, it was &PO Mated, to' abandon twenty -Sour light tragic branch lines tots/ling 547 Mimi. The C.N.R. hotels showed an operating Nur- plus/ of $37,017, their first mince 19"Zi. The trustees noted the need for an ex- ceptional proven) of equipment re- tirement*, due both to obsolescence arid to %ear and tear. Penitentiary Affairs Au usual, the penitentiary estitnates caueed quite a debate. Wee Agnea Macpball, General A. E Rosa (Con- servative), Kingston, Hon Erneto La- pointe, Hon. Ian Mackenzie and Hon. W. I). Euler felt that a fell investiga- tion wax necessary to elear the •Ir with regard to the penitentiaries, Hon. the other hand, smoke of Cenadian penitentiaries itanding ae high Of higher than any in the world Mr. Guthrie warmly defended the record -- of General Ormond. penitentiary super - *ad ire-11taltfrstiot--areepr-The'-'"--' superintendent's word Mr. Guthrie described the recent ftre in Kingston penitentlery am n• planned hiew-017 be- fore the election. Ile indicated that he named for each penitentiary. Al - (Continued on page 2) ` The April meeting of the Goderich branch of the Women's Institute was held In MacKay Hall last Thursdap. Reports showed the expellees of the demonetration lecture mime.. onducted by Mien Zavits to he very small and that there wax a very Elrod attendance at Deese meetinga. Mrs, James Ins- ect, president, expreseed her thanks to the committee Who had arranged P4) for the annual at- home, it was deckled to give a table- cloth to Alexandra hospital on the hospital birthday, NeminatIveve were made at this meeting for the officers for next Institute year, the ennui! meeting to be in May. Mrs. S. MePhell gave an especially interesting paper, taking as her sub- ject "Cenadian Wvnten." She !yoke of the life of self,secriflee of Lady Tilley, of the Maritime ProvIneem. who vionated her parents• home to be need in memory of them as hospital. she spoke MVP, Of thP life of Madame Alberti, who 'pent her early child- hood In Quebec end who became a prima donna at 4.Ighttven and who, althongh she ming in all European early life In Canada. Mrs Stel'hall spoke also nf the vronderful life Of API'VICO of Mrs. Stringer, wife of Illeshopr Stringer, and of Miss Caro - from %Ingham vrhe gave her klineea Helen Amber and leery How- ard rendered Imernmental (Neel. Kra C. Woreell give a demonstration os atimmer &Into made from fruit Jules. The meeting closed with the singing nf "God Rave the King." Innen was