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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1926-9-15, Page 6WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15th, 1026, t.tiiL.1!tst : 5,.? s.erss 0 Beautiful Silverware is a Modern Necessay AxA what better indication pf taste and refinement Chao a service of celebrated COMMUNITY PLATE Tbo TablowareDs Two By reason of our complete stocks this store is fast becoming known as headquarters for this delight- ful ware. Prices Most Reasonable J. R. WENDT Jeweler Fq J s 2 Wroxeter —+ •aOntario YnEe. Y sit sk s 2 s isl is gt nt sn Ys rHE BRUSSELS POST ' MR. D. McDONALD RETIRES AFTER LONG SERVICE Veteran Court Official to Relinquish Office September 1st—Was Former Lawyer in Brussels. Announcement of a change which had been foreshadowed was made by The Mail and Empire in its issue of August 13th, as follows: Intimation of the impending retire- ment of Daniel McDonald, for many years Clerk of the High and Snrro- gate Courts of Huron County, was given yesterday at the Parliament buildings from the office of the At- torney -General. Hon. Mr. Nickle stated that Mr. McDonald, had ar- ranged to relinquish his duties on September 1st next. Mr. McDonald is one of the veteran officials of the Province's legal ser- vice. Advanced age is the reason for his retirement from duties with which he has become almost inseparably as- sociated in the minds of Huron Co- unty residents. He has preserved his health and activity to a remark- able extent and despite his years the Goderich legal offices, wirere he has had his headquarters, have civea a consistently good account of them- selves under his administration. The fees of the office net around $5,000 per year. In the Canadian Biographical Die tionary, published in 1880, the fol- lowing reference is made to Mr. Mc- Donald: "Daniel McDonald, one of the younger class of county officers, and a very capable man, is a native of Huron County, and was born in the Township of Stanley, August 19th, 1844, His father, Donald McDonald is a native of Inverness-shire, Scot- land, and came to Canada in the year 1831. He settled on the London read in the township of, Stanley, where he has since Iived, linking the very early settlement and pioneer hard- ships of the "Huron Tract" with the now highly developed and flourishing County of Huron — and being one who can refresh and embellish the in- cidents, associations and vicissitudes of early bush life, and give it a re- putation almost as enduring as his- tory itself. The mother of our sub- ject was Janet Munro, who was also Scotch. She is the mother of three children, of whom Daniel was the second child. He received his edu- cation in the grammar school of Goderich; studied law there with J. B. Gordon; was admitted as an at- torney in 1871; practised two years at Brussels, County of Huron, in company with Wilmot R. S ,unit, now Senior Judge of the County; and in October, 1875, was appointed Clerk of the Crown, Registrar Surrogate Court, and Clark of the County Court, which offices he still holds. He is prompt in discharging his dut- ies, courteous and obliging and hence very popular. In the summer of 1875 the subject of this sketch travelled on the cont- inent and through Britain. His man- ners are ingratiating and easy, and in conversation he i; pleaein • and in- structive, having a mind well stored with the treasures of learning, and being particularly familiar with the political world. On all occasions he is highly gratified by the charms of conversation and the pleasures of society, of which he is very fond, Mr. McDonald was rears i in the than ever. Reform school of polities, and be- fore taking his present offices, was quite active, serving for years s secretary of the County Reform As- sociation, Prior to his appointment to office he, on all occasions, extended to the Reform party an unswerving and de- voted loyalty, and to the Conservati- ves he extended a fearless and un- compromising opposition. His poli- tical speeches were always eloquent, -and contained sufficient of the scorpion for the taste of his op- ponents. He is an Oddfellow, and has been Noble Grand of the Order; is a member of the Presbyterian church, and from what we can learn, has al- ways borne a character far above reproach." Although written nearly 50 years ago, the above is a life -like pen picture of Mr. McDonald as he is today at 82. Few public officials have the same grasp of the detail and duties of their office as he, and none have discharged them with greater ebility. faithfulness and gen- eral se•'-''accir•r, His retirement is a disti:•.• le--' to the county. The ' eeitio is one in the gift of the On -e io Government and as yet no suco esor to Mr. McPorald has been . eminted, but there is no dearth applicants beth legal rand Prop.:; y speaking the administra- tion of the office calls for a member o.` the la;::.,: erofession as it; head. A11 things are easy only to those who know how, a•:n even should the pas - *ion go to a member of the Huron Bnr, that one will find he has a large pair of shoes to fill. No layman can til' it and 3o justice to 'Axed!: and the County. PROGRESS OF EGG -LAYING CONTEST AT AGASSIZ A conversion between the 6th B. C. Egg Laying •Contest now being held at Agaasiz, and that of last year up to t he end of the 9th period, or the 36th week, proves very interest- ing and in every instance shows the present Contest to be ahead. Con- sidering that last year 0 number of records were broken, the prospect: for doing the same this year are very promising. The average number of ;'gg:: per bird laid in the 252 days, is over 171, against 155">eat the same time last year, when the final average was nearly 215 eggs. The nen which finished last year with a World's record of 2683, had laid 18t)2 eggs at this stage, whereas this year there are seven pens, with a larger total than this, the leading nen being credited with 2111 eggs, which means a lay of 83.7% of possible troduct- 1 ion since the start of the contest. The highest individual record for last year (and incidentally the highest in any contest in the world) was 332 eggs—this bird had laid 229 eggs in the first 36 weeks, and thie year there are six birds with greater re- cords than this, two of then' (one White Leghorn, and one Barred Rock) having laid 245 eggs each in 252 days. Last year, of 81 birds with records over 200 eggs at this time, 15 of them finished over the 300 egg mark, so that with 84 birds having passed the 200 eggs this year, there should be more than 300 riggers IfYov Produce Good Crean and want the best results under the new Grading System, ship your Cream to THE PALM CREAMERY, Our Creamery will be operated 24 hours a day in the hot weather? and your Cream will be in our Creamery and Graded 15 minutes after arrival in Palmerston. Thus assuring the farmer who produces good Cream the best possible Grade and Price, We loan our Patrons cans and pay cash for each can of Cream received, You can ship on any train any day and be assured of prompt delivery and pay. Send us a trial can to -day, The Patin Creamery Co. Palmerston, Be, The average number of points per bird is 181, which menne that all: eggs laid since the comm° n: t moat of the contest have averaged 241e ouncos to the dozen. In the 36th ; t week, only four pens of the 46 :failed to score as many points as eggs, and only 51 hens, or under 12"-i- laid eggs I weighing loss than 24 cum to the dozen. The bird with the highest scop t, t Barre 1 Roc] with 290 8 points for 231 eggs, and a White Leghorn comes next with 257.2 points for 234 eggs. Of the 125 "sec end tieneration" birds, (i.e. daughteas of regi.sterea hens) entered, 117 are :'live, and their average egg production is a fraction higher than the remaining •birds in the contest. It is very grata fyin,e•to ]earn that those second gen- eratiort birds are making such a good shofing which goes to show that the factor for high egg production has been transmitted to the progeny. It also goes to prove that high product- ion in an egg laying/contest does not adversely, affect the breeding quality of a good bird. SOME GOOD RULES ARE GIVEN HERE English Association Lists Cardinal Points for Drivers The Ontario Motor League is in receipt of the following safety hints for motorists compiled by the Na tional Safety First Association of England with the collaboration of the Royal Automobile Club, the Auto- mobile Association (of Great Britain) the Commercial Motor Users' Associ- ation, etc, All the named organiza- tions by the way aro affiliated with the Motor League. While all the points are commendable the second of the following six cardinal rules for safe driving merits the premier place as it is the golden rule of motoring and comprehends the whole: 1, Always keep your eye:; open and your wits alert. 2. Always drive as you would wish others to drive. , 3. Always keep yourself end your vehicle in safe driving order. 4. Always anticipate danger. 5. Learn, give and obey the '°cog- nized traffic signals. 6. Obey the law, in letter and spir- it. The human element is to blame in the vast majority of accident.. Un- divided attention must be given to the task of driving a car. Cultivate road sense. More accidents are clue to care- lessness and thoughtlessness than to ignorance. Use common sense to ensure safe driving. "SAFTTY FIRST"—tic most im- portant rule of the road. Drive carefully considerately and courteously. It is dangerous and dig courteous to take corners on the wrong side, to cut in or to cut things too fine, to assume that the road is clear, to overtake at corners, bends, crossroads, road junctions, just be- fore street refuges, or anywhere with out the certain knowledge of a clear rood. To turn into or out of .a road ex• vept dead slow. To drive so that you cannot pull up clear of any possible danger. It is courteous and considerate: To keep well to the right; to overtake only after making sure that the road is clear, and after giving warning; to listen for warning signals from the rear. Don't drive if you are not phys'- cally fit to do so. Frequently inspect your vehicle, Always keep brakes and steering in faultless condition, Keep all your lamps in good or- der. Never leave a vehicle unattended unless it is fully secure. The mere giving of a signal does not entitle you to obstruct other traffic, Always look out for the signals of the driver of the vehicle in front of you. S. F. Edge, the well known British racing driver and motorist has been credited with saying that it is only after 20,000 miles of driving that a motorist really begins to learn rend Sense. Father (reading school re- port): "H'm! 'Writing — very,very bad." Boy: "Yes, dad, awful for a school -master, isn't it?" Never Buys Cowslips, Either New Bride: "What do you have that is especially good to- day?" Grocer: "Well, we have, just got some fresh hor'serad'ish—" "Thank you, but we don't keep a home." .,. q. •1' d. All in the Point of View Mistress: Briget, it always seems to me that the stereos. mistresses get the best cooks." Cook: "Alt go on wld your blarney," The Borrowing eighbor By MARVIN DRAKE WFHARTON "Out new neighbors been over to- ' day?" asked 'Jerome Barton of his 1 wife, "Yes, twice," replied his railer re- served and uneomrnunieutive helpmeet, and her lips 'net °lose and she +le- clined to' further discuss the subject. Martha Barton was not so reticent, however, with her widowed sister wbo lived with them. When Mrs. Dysart propounded the same query, adding: "And wheat did they come over for this time?" Mrs. Barton replied; "Why, it was the daughter who Came —she had run out of mustard." "Borrowing again, as usual? Tell you, Martha, to my way of thinking those Tborpes are becoming a nui- sance." "Den't be uncharitable, Anna," chid- ' ed Mrs. Barton gently. "I like the • girl, she Is so pretty and modest. I fancy her mother is a confirmed In- valid. The father seems to be away in the city most of the time. I under- stand he has a law suit there, and lie can't be earning anything, for they live very poorly." "They must be 1" observed Mrs. Dysart In her snappy, censorious way. 'To my certain knowledge they hove been over here on a borrowing expedi- tion every day since they moved here a week ago." "Perhaps," admitted Mr. Barton quietly, "I imagine they have few sup- plies and little money. I told the girl Crystal that I would get over to Ball on her mother soon as my week's bak- Ing was done." "And cart over half of it, I suppose —your usual way!" "Perhaps," again replied Mrs. Bar- ton. She knew how to do things grace- fully, and she did not make her neigh- bors feel under obligations when she went over to the Thorpe home two days later, and told how inconvenient it always was when a person moved, how difficult to become familiar with a new routine. She carried with her a freshly baked loaf and some cookies and doughnuts wrapped up In a towel. Then as she saw how pale and 111 Mrs. Thorpe looked, she abtupt.i,v recalled that everything that her daughter had borrowed had been articles for that mother's comfort. Mrs. Thorpe seat her little son to Mrs. Barton before the week was out, asking her to come and see her, The ddugliter was absent and the mother had seized the accaslon to see Mrs. Barton alone. With tears in her eyes she asked her to loan her two dollars until her husband returned, Saturday night. It meant a depletion of hoard- ed pin money of light volume, but with entire cheerfulness the kind-hearted Mrs. Barton contributed the amount asked for. "We are in a very unfortunate eon- dition," Mrs. Thorpe confessed, "but it -can't last long, Illy husband for two years has been prosecuting a low shit he must certainly win, end s decision of the judge is expected any day now. Mrs. Barton noticed Mr. Thorpe, a serious faced, dignified Appearing old man, ahout the place over Sunday, and the next day the two dollars wns re- turned with thanise. That week Ad rlan Barton, the son, came home from the city on his vaention. He had been working there for nearly a year and was not entirely satisfied'with las success. IIis great ambition was to start in business for himself in a small way In automobile supplies nnd re- pairs, a line In which he was profi- cient, but his father could not spare the capital required, even for a lim- ited experiment. Naturally Adrian Parton met Crys- tal Thorpe, and quite as naturally they became mutually attr;noted. It was a royal week for the city tired young man, roving in the woods, fish- ing, boating, and he and "the neigh- bor's girl," as Mr. Button designated Crystal, shared In these enjoyments. Mrs. Thorpe had again drawn upon her new friend for a few dollars, had been aceomnduted, and Mrs• Barton, learning the full details of the suit at law, became greatly interested. In fact, one day when Mrs. Thorpe told of a small amount of final fees needed in the suit her husband must pay, Mrs. Berton advanced the same. Adrian met Mr. Thorpe when he returned to the city and called upon him. Adrian was free and open to confess to the father of Crystal that he had fatilen in love with his daugh- ter. These two became close friends and one day both returned unexpect- edly borne. It was to bring glad news, The salt t law had been decided in the favor f Mr. Thorpe, a lenge amount being ;warded him, Ills first move was to ummou Mrs. Barton to his home: "You have been a true friend," he aid, "We have been troublesome bor- owers, but now I am In the position 1 the lender. Dear madam, and°true woman that you ate, your son will tell ou that he and I start in business ext week as partners, with ample apital to Insure success In our under - eking." "And 1 hope that you will feel as appy ds ourselves," added Eire, hope, "In knowing that your son nd our daughter are engaged." "Why! they've woad up by bete owing your son!" observed Mrs, Dy - art, upon hearing the news, but when drian and Crystal settled dawn a ear Inter directly between the two melee, Mrs, Balton felt that her bread AO open the waters had returned to er IMOW,Md. a 0 T s s r 0 s n 1k a A 7 iI LI'e anclThere The financial statement of the Canadian Pacific Railway issued at Montreal for the seven months if 1926 ending July 31st, shows the large increase in the net profits of $0,091,301,52 over the net profits for the first seven months of 1925. The grass earnings were $101,826,207.11, as compared with $1'0,:343,807.75 for the first seven months of 1025. Unofficial estimates prepared by the authoritios of the Department of Commerce, Washington, estimated that Americans visiting Canada this year would spend approximately $190,000,000. This estimate was in- timated to be very conservative and that it was more than likely that the amount would exceed the $200,- 000,000 mark. Announcement was made recently over the .signature of E. N. Todd, freight traffic manager, Canadian Pacific Railway, of the appointment of D. A. Wanklyn as Industrial Com- missioner of the Railway, with offi- ces in Montreal. Mr. Wanklyn replaces Graham W. Curtis, who has resigned, to fill the position of general manager for Montreal 'Rail and Water Terminals, Limited. Otto 11. Kahn, chairman of tho board of directors of the Metropoli- tan Opera Company, accompanied by a party of internationally known financiers of New York, visited the National Exhibition at Toronto re- cently. Mr. Kuhn, who is perhaps the leading art and music patron of the United States, addressed a lunch- eon of the directors of the Exhibi- tion on September 2nd, the day of the,Exhibition, which was set aside as "Music Day." It is understood that purchases in Canada of 5,000 railway cars may result from the visit of the engineer- ing expert, Mr. VanderguIcht, and the. Transport Commissariat's rep- resentative, Mr. Baronsky, who have been delegated by the Soviet Re- public to investigate the possibility of securing this number is Canada. They have also been instructed to make a study of the organization of the Canadian railway shops and the repair methods in general. Three wolf cubs were caught re- cently near Lake Doucelle in North- ern Ontario by Arthur Beauvais, well-known driver of the Chateau Frontenac dog team at Quebec, and will bd trained by Beauvais for the harness. He is confident that by mingling the wolves with huskie puppies for several months they will lose some of their wolfish nature and make an attractive addition to the Chateau team. Beauvais states that, while wolves have endurance, they have not the "heart" of a huskie dog. Two world's swimining records were established at the Crystal Gardens swimming pool at Victoria reeently, when Ethel McGarry, of New York, swam 880 yards in 12 minutes and 41 seconds, or nine seconds better than the previous woman's record for this event; and when Agnes Gerahty, also of New Yorlc, clipped five and two-fifths seconds off the previous record for 200 yards, by completing the distance in three minutes and 12 and three-fifths seconds. Celebrating the change in name of the historic Dominion Express Company to that of the Canadian Pacific Express Company, a street parade in Montreal ways held Sep- tember first, the day of the change in name, consisting of every descrip- tion of Express vehicle, new and old. Sam Nightingale, a driver of 30 years' service, headed the parade seated in a wagon of 1890 vintage, and hauled by "Babe," a horse that has been in constant service with the Company for 19 years. Similar parades were held at Toronto, Win- nipeg and Vancouver. e BRUCE COUNTY Fc. Egan, assistant priest at For- mosa, is being moved to Brantford. He has made many friends in this district and his removal will be keen- ly felt by many, more particular the Teeswator base ball club, en which he was a valued player. Grateful Expectancy Herbert, aged three, heel been given an orange by a gentleman who had called. As oranges were a rare luxury in Herbert's ex- perience he gazed at the fruit in rapt admiration, but could say nothing. Mother, alter waiting for him to thank his benefactor, decided to prompt him, so she said, "What do you say, son?" "Oh, thanks," said the little fel- low, hardly withdrawing his gaze from the golden ball, "have you got any, more?" Canada's 3est --Prices from $375.00 tfp TERMS T'0 SUIT ALL Do not waste time solving puzzles but get in touch with the old establirshed and reliable firm and get full value for your money. M 97 Ontario St. ,hes d7. Pilose 17; isch Stratford • AiNIIOD NONf1H Observation of the Golden Wedd- ing of H. G. and Mrs. Walker, of Teterboro, and of the silver wedding of the host and hostess, William and Mrs. Ivison, marked the 'eunion of the Ivison family at Kippon. Guests were present from Zion, Ill„ Gode- rich, Teterboro and Blyth. Friday, the 13th was evidently an unlucky day for the Howson family, of Wingham. On that day a wheel brolce off their truck, and in the evening the Chevrolet touring car caught fire when Dr. Geo. Howson was driving it, and was completely destroyed. Luther Reynolds, of Usborne met with an unfortunate accident which will confine him to his bed for several days during a very busy time on the farm. He climbed an apple tree to shake down some ap- ples when the limb brolce and he fill to the ground injuring his back. No, bones were broken. There passed away on August 19 at his home in Zurich, John Reichert aged 75 years and 7 months. He was a highly respected resident of the community, being born in Hay Town- ship, and having spent all his time in the Township. For about the last 14 years he has not enjoyed the best of health being afflicted with heart trouble and rheumatism. The last 8 years lie has been a , resident of Zurich. Seaforth race horse owners have been driving a successful campaign on the harness circuits of Pennsylvan- ia and New York States this month. ; On August 19th at Ford City, Penn., Oliver Pete, owned by Messrs. W. E. Kerslake and L. Guy, won the 2.18 pace on the opening day of the meet in straight heats. The same day Peter Brino, owned by Leo Charles- worth, won the 2.24 trot in a five - heat race. On August 23rd, Cap- tain Grattan, owned by Wm. Cud - more, won a $1,000 class race at Brockport, N. Y. The Ford City paper makes the following reference to the Seaforth horses at the meet in that city: "Oliver Pete, sired by widower Peter, hrgaght here from Seaforth, Ontario, led the field in the eorond event. He d%ew the eleventh position at the start fp the crowded licld, but outclassed tral e other en- trants. Pete Brino • ] . {r sired by Widower Peter, captured fi ' t money :n the 'final race. He was •.oifoted stiff opposition by Dr. Nelsoo), and ;alike Boy. and it awls noes eenry ' five heats to determine the win - BRUCE COUNTY At Toronto, on August 18, 1926, by the Rev. John Neil, D.D., of West minister United Church, Toronto, Miss Bessie V. Graham, R. N., dau- ghter of Duncan Graham, Luelcnow Ont., to Beverly T. Sangster, son of the late Dr. and Mrs. John H. Sang- ster, Port Perry. The Formosa Separate School Sec- tion is losing no tine in rebuilding its school, and the excavation work for the new structure is now com- pleted. The new building is to be 40 by 60 and is to be built of white brick. The foundation walls, how- ever, and the corners of the super- structure, will be of cut stone, taken from the building which was recently destroyed by fire. Rev. Father Louis Bette, only son of Lawrence and Mrs. Bette, of Walkerton, and who was ordained into, the Resurrectionist Order of the Priesthood of Ronne last October, sailed from Italy on Saturday morn- ing and is expected to arrive in Can- ada this week. He will celebrate his first High Mass in his home parish, Sacred Heart Church, Walkerton, at an early date. Father Bette after completing three years in the aca- demy at St. Marys, Kentucky, left for Ronne, where he has been study- ing for the past four years, and is consequently well equipped for his chosen profession, that of a teacher' in a Catholic College. At the home of her daughter. Mrs. H. Arnold, Kincardine Tp., the death occurred on Friday, Aug. 13th of Mrs. John Geddes, relict of the late John Geddes of Huron Tp., who ifre- deceased her 19 years ago. Mrs. Geddes, who before her marriage was Jane Wilson, was born near New- market and while quite yonag came to live near Owen Sound where elle married John Geddes, sen of the hate Rev. James and Mrs. Genres, of Chatsworth, where they lived until 1875. They then moved to a farm in Kinloss Tp., Durham Road, remain ing there until 26 years ago when they moved to 418 con, of Huron Tp. Seven years ago Mrs, Geddes was stricken with a stroke while visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. Arnold, and was unable to return to her home on the 4th con., where she lived with her son, Samuel. tea- -. • • The purchasing public is daily becomin4'., greater readers of advertisements. The reason for this is that they profit by so doing. They find the goods they want described in the right manner. It is news to the purchaser. That being the case, it behooves the wide- awake and straight -dealing merchant to study his advertising matter carefully, so , that when the customer comes in to buy, he or she will find that the goods are as represented. Those who do not read advertisements are losers. Make it a part of your reading to go over the advertisements of the merchants. By so doing you will know where to find the best bargains. Also you will learn whether the goods are as represented. Merchants are studying the needs of their customers. Buy from the man who advertises and you will not go astray. Study The Post Ads Every Week