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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1938-02-10, Page 12PAGE FOUR THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1938 THE SEAFORTH NEWS Snowdon Bros., Publishers WALTON - The U..E.+W,D. witi 'meet 'at the home ,of Mr. and Mrs. H. B, ,KinkbY, Walton, on Wednesday, Feb. 16th at 21130 p.m. Roll :call, a St. 'Valentine's quotation. Mrs, Gordon MdGavin wilil give the topic on Co-operation. There will be musical numbers. ITsameh Ise served. The Ladies' Guild, and WIA. of St. 'George's 'Church held their February meeting at the home of Mrs. Humph- ries. The W.A. 'held their meeting first With Mrs, laumpluies presiding. 'Meeting ,opened with a 'hynm, after which the WA, prayer was repeated. The minutes were read and approved and Mrs. Hollinger read, a letter of appreciation received ,from a needy fa- mily in the West who had received a share from the bale sent out in the Sall Business wias discussed and a short program 'followed which con- sisted of a solo by Miss Beth Shan- non, .solo by tittle Billie Humphries, humorous reading by Miss Mary Bu- chanan and a musical selection 1)3, :Misses Mary Humphries and Beth Shannon. These numbers were all en- joyed. The 'Gidki then 'held their meet- ing which opened with prayer by Rev, Mr. 'Graham. The minutes were read and adopted, A lovely red and white quilt top donated by Mrs. W. H. Anderson was appreciated. Business was 'discussed and plans made for the pancake tea at 'Mrs. Hoy's on Shrove Tuesday. Meeting was brought to a close and a dainty lunch was served Miss Margaret 'Proctor was a week end visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Anderson. Born, on Feb. & to Mr, and Mrs. Donald 'Bucahnan, 1117th con., Grey a daughter. Miss Esther Mose of Milverton re- turned home last week after a two weeks' visit with her ,grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Sholdice. joe Sellers was taken to Kit- chener Hospital last Friday for treat- ment. She has been confined to her bed for the past month with manifest- ations of sickness. • Miss Mildred Sellers is holidaying with her aunt, Mrs. L. McGavin, Kit- chener. Miss Luella Mose unedrwent an ap- pendicitis operation last week at her home in Milverton.She is formerly of Walton. McKILLOP The February meeting of the .W.M. S. mid Ladies' Aid of Duff's Church. McKillop, was held at the home sof Mrs. 'Eldon Kerr on Thursday, Feb. Sth. Ivy Henderson gave a read- ing. iHytnn 4011 was sung. Mrs. Law- rence gave a reading. The •business of , the meeting was discussed followed by a reading by Mrs. Adrian Forbes. Hymn 502 was sung. lire. 'Russell Dorrance closed the V.A. part of the 1 meeting with prayer. Mrs. Chester Henderson presided over the W.M.S. part of the meeting, which opened, with the roll call. Scriptare reading .was psalm 707 in the hyrnnary. Hymn 1 495 WaS sung, Minuteof the last meeting were read and adopted. fol- lowed by general discussion of the business. Christian Stewardship leaf- let was read by Mrs. 1John Gordon. Mrs. H. Lawrence .gave a guitar sel- ection. Mrs. .1-1illetbreoln took the topic. Mrs. Wm. Shannon led in prayer. 'Hymn 1114/8 was sung followed by the Mizpah .benediction in unison. A social ball hour was spent and lunch was served. INQUEST (Continued from Page 1) Queen's Hotel, Stratford, and was a passenger on the bus. He ,had ar ranged with Clintoa Hockey Club for an exhibition game 'between Stratford Majors and the Clinton team. He was in the seat direetly 'behind Lishman. "I saw the 'horse and. cutter on sante side as we were, saw the red, cutter and then the horse. I was go- ing to say something, but didn't. Mr. Lishman did exaetly as I would have, done, applied his 'brakes and turned sharply to the left The horse 'seemed to come towards the light. I thought she reared as She came toward us. I didn't See what happened her after that. -"Three or ,foar of us got Mr. Dillon into the bus and ,came to Seaforth to Dr. Ross' office. There he was trans- ferred to the doctor's car and taken to the hospital. We called Constable Snell and at the hospital 'Cormier 'Dr. Burrows took change. "I think !Dillon was dead when I first picked him up," Mr. Pinkney said. Herbert 'Parker, 70 Huron St, Stratford, 25, 'C.N.R. :apprentice, told of sitting ,in bus, three 'seats be hind the driver on the left hand side He didn't see anything prior to the accident, Felt 'brakes go On and bus turn to left. Lodked up and saw a big 'brown object coining towards bus and then glass crash. From the position of the horse afterwards, he thought the horse was carried over the cutter by the bus. james 'Elder, 315 lErie St., Strat- ford, returned man on pension, no em- ployment, was on the bus. He travels with the team, rubbing down for them He saw horse leap through the wind° w. NVm. Genby, 98 Nelson St., Strat- ford, furniture finisher, stated he goes with Dave Pinkney with team. He testified much the same as previous avitnesses. Traffic Officer Callander, of Mitch- ell, said he was in 'Mitchell when he got call td the accident at exactly 8 arriving there at Bak It was a had night. Horse and cutter were both on north side of the road. The horse was still struggling. and he shot it—seemed cruise severely iujured, leg and hack broken. Both shafts were broken, half the dash was broken. He came on to Seaforth. Robert Dillon was sound asleep. He saw him next morning and he had told practically the sante as today. There was no smell of alcohol on any of the bus occup- ants. There was no sign of the bus ,directly and violently striking, the cut- ter. Dr. Hurrous summed up the evid- ence for the jury. The ciretunstances of this fatality ttere clear enough in one sense, he said. that an inquest might not he considered necessary. But people travelling an the highway are sometimes in danger through no fault of their own. The jury retired at 4 o'clock aud presented their verdict in about 45, minutes. The members of the jury were john Beattie (foreman). m. A, Reid, W. C. Barber, Geo, Mc:Gavin, William Hopper, Henderson Smith, J. Dorsey, N. 1Cardno. The verdict was: "We, the jury, find that Norman Dilion came to his death on the even- ing of January 28th while driving east on Highway No, 8 without lights and on the north side of the road. Death was doe to the inmact of horse and cutter with a chartered bus owned and driven by Arthur Lishman of Kitchener. We absolve Mr. Liebman of all blante. 'We recommend to De- partment of Highways to enact such legislation covering the use of a stan_ aard light on all horse drawn veh- icles." WINTHROP Winthrop 'Ladies' Aid and NV. If. S. met at Mrs. Rus. .Holman's on iFeb. 3rd. Mrs, H. Alexander presided. Opening hymn 148, Breathe on me, breath of iGod, prayer by Mrs. Alex- ander. !Finance report was given, ten minute talk from 'blue ibook by Mrs. E. Toll on membership, Ladies' Aid report and offering. The meeting-, was then open for ,business. The day of prayer on March 4 will be held at the home of Mrs. Russell Bolton, roll call to he on prayer. lit's. jam Mont- gomery, captain of 'circle 'No. 2, took charge of remainder of meeting. Scripture reading was taken by Mrs. jno, IPethick and Miss Helen Blanch- ard, Mrs. Chas. 'Dolmage led in pray- er. W.M.S. .report was given and W. M. S. offering received. Mrs. !IS, Dav- idson gave the topic, chapter 5. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Craw. WINTHROP The Y‘oung People held their regu- lar meeting on Tuesday evening, Feb. Sth with 0live Pryce in change. The in,eeting opened by .singing hymn 487 after which Thomas Blanchard led in prayer, The scripture, 1VIatthew 113, t1-9, was read, by Helen Blanchard. The roll call •was answered by 22. The topic was taken 'by Leslie Dolmage, after 'which the offering ,was received. Al speech was given by Bill Mont- gomery on 'Factories and rectory Methods. Hymn .681 was surrg and meeting .olosed by all repeating the 'Lord's prayer. BLYTH The annual meeting of the subscrib• ets of the Blyth Municipal Telephone System was held in Blyth Memorial Hall, Feb. .2nd, with, a large attend- ance. lir. Jas. Phalen, chairman of the Commission. presided. The minutes of the 'last annual meeting were approv- ed. lir. 1Hillborn, auditor, gave a de- tailed report of the audit. lir. Shaw, auditor, also spoke of the s,plendid condition of the system. Mr. •Eckert, of the MeKillop Municipal Telephone System, was present ss guest speaker. He stated Blyth was one of .the best systems that he knew of in Western Ontario. lir. Eckert is one of the ex - 01 the Independent Telephone Association. He spoke of the benefits to be derived as a 'member of this As- sociation. Some time ago Blyth had a law case regarding assessment and the Independent .Association was instru- mental in havin.g the Act of the Mu- nicipal 'Board changed whereby all telephone systems are exempt irorn tax except tehere the system own land and buildings. The Blyth subscri- bers moved a motion to join this As- sociation. The 1937 :commission ers, Mr, Jas. Phalen, Mr, J. E. Ellis and Mr. F. D. Stalker, were lected for 11938.1The auditors, lir. L. Hilborn and Mr. R. Shaw were re -appointed for 111338, The_financial standing of the company shows a cash surplus in the bank. The 'System in every way is in TOWN COUNCIL (Continued frotn Page 1) D. H. Wilson; S515.1313; jno. A. Wilson, $210; H. 13. Swan, $2111,96; Thos. Stor- ey; 1$169; Geo. D. Feageson, 82.1715; -R. Frost I& Son, 150c; G.N.R„ 'csg. Pro. and rent, L$2131510; Municipal World, 11115; Dept of Health of 'Ontario, M- edlin, 1412.018; :Bell Telephone Co., 434,615; 1E, C. ,Charaberlain, boiad, 2101; A, E. Wilson '& •Co., Nab, ins.,11111,410; Dept of 1Public Highways, lie fire truck, 142; ID, H. Wilson, .cash 1$14916.419; Wm. Montgomery, $310.16131; Fdelity Insurance‘Co., bond H. Snell, 88.190. Motions: 'Reid- 'Keating, 'that the .Salvation Army 'H'ospital, London, be 'granted the usual W.15, Keating -Scott that this Council approve the application of the Sea - ;forth Collegiate Institute Board icer raisiag .the sum of 4130,000X10 'by issue of debentures by way of grant to the board for permanent hnprovements and that the town .solicitor be in- structed to proceed with preparation of the necessary by-laws. Scott -Smith, that the time of this meeting be extended. SinithsScott, that this council ap- prove the application of =the 'Seaforth Publie School Board for raising ' the sum of $5,1000.100 by the issue of de- bentures by way of a grant to the board for permanent improveinents and that the town solicitor be M- structect 'to proceed with the prepara- tion of the oecessary by-law. Smith -Parke, that the Clerk 'be itt- utescted to draft a resoltstiou protest- ing the $2,50 radio license lee and that 'the resolution he forwarded to the proper authorities. 'Notice of Motion—I hereby give notice that at the next regular meet - Mg I shall present a motion amend- ing 'by-law No. 395 to provide for in- creasing the salary of Chief Constable Snell.—M. A. 'Reid. splendid condition. A very pleasant meeting was 'brought to a close. Women's Institute— The Women's Institute held their regular monthly .meeting at the home of Mrs. E. C. 'Johnston. Mr. Ian Mac- Leod, Agricultural Representative, was present with beautiful lantern slides of 'Planning and Planting the Home". Mr. MacLeod was as usual very interesting. This meeting was in charge of Miss Alice Gillespie, con- vener of historical research, who had a t ery In exhibit of relics, •quilts and 'antiques. Worthy of special mentiqn was a ,photo of Mr. Pat .Kelly, Myth first reeve, and a sampler made i 018417. The roll call tvas answered by historical event. Some remembere the first car, others remembered when the nortluvest part of Blyth was all e 006. Miss .Gillespie paid tribute to ttto of our oldest residents. Mrs. Ed- ward Watson, %rho celebrated her 90th birthday on Jan. '6, and Mr. Harry Coombs in Inc 85t0 year, She also gave a very fine resume of Myth. The first white child was born where Mrs ,Colclotigh's house now stands. Mr. Herb :McElroy was the ,first baby bap- tized in Queen St. (then Methodist) Church, Mrs, Dr. Milne was the first bride to be married in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (now United). Mrs. Jenkins sang "Take Me Back to Dear Old Childhood", and Miss Cum- ming sang "In a Little Town Near- by". Letters of appreciation were read for cards of sympathy sent: on from Mrs. Mary Armstrong 'Bullard, 'the occasion being the death of her moth et.. Mrs. John Armstrong. of London who had /been president of Blyth W.I and a faithful worker before moving to London; also a letter .from Miss Ella fleffron, a shut-in for many years was read by Mrs, S. Cumming, and was full of beautiful legends of the flowers. Following the meeting a supper was served and considering the inclemency of the weather and icy pavement the attendance .was splen- did. The Room Re•Arrangment Group of the Women's Institute have con- cluded their classes. The work is a project of the department and the first meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Oster -under the leadership of Miss Esther Slicter of the department. The Group has since worked. in the 'homes of Mrs. E. C. Johnston, Airs. John Pette, Mrs, iHenry Young and 'Mrs. Lorne .Scrirrigeour. These hostesses have expressed their pleas - ore and satisfaction in the work of the class. Miss Slicter will return- to the district and -hare a Summary Day. This will be a public meeting and will be held in one of the homes, where classes ,have been held. Mrs. Wm. Laidlaw has 'been suf- Sering from a severe cold with a nurse in attendance. We *wish her a speedy recovery. The annual meeting of ;the Ladies' Guild of Trinity Church was held at the home of Mrs. T. lArztson. Reports of the past year were +given by the secretary, Mrs. Powell, and treasurer, Mrs. W. White, which shovved a very successful year. The rector, IRev. U. H. Weekes, .presided. The officers for 119138 are, Honorary iPres,, rs. Metcalf, .lirs. W. Potters President. a J. GALLOP'S GARAGE SEAFORTH Chrysler Plymouth and Fargo Dealer Come in and see the ne,av Plymouth car and ,Fargo Truck We also have a Service Truck—if. -you have car trouble, phone 179 and we will come promptly PHONE 179. SEAFORTH All Repairs Strictly Cash, We Aim To Please Miss M.sCollinson; illst vice, Mrs. W. Thuell; 2.1ad ,vice, Miss J. Woodcock; sec., Mrs. .R..Powell; asst. sec., Misi Watson; treas., :Mrs. W. White; vis- iting .committee, Mesdames Metcalf, Tierney, Potter, Woodcock; rectory .committee, MisS ,Collinson, Mrs. White; executive, Mrs. Sillib. Miss Metcalf; auditors, Mrs. W. Thuell, Mrs. sT. Watson. The regular ten cent tea was eneed. DUBLIN •On Monday morning the funeral of one of the communities most 'beloved residents, Mrs. William anon of Log- an township, was. held at St. Patrick's Church at ten o'clock. Funeral ,Itass was sung by Rev. Dr. Inoul*.s. A large crowd attended to show their respect to one who was dearly loved -by all Itillt) knew her. Mrs. Dillon, nee Margaret O'Day, was a native of Hibbert where she was horn 82years ago. After her marriage they first farmed in Hibbert and 'several years later moved' to Logan. ffler husband predeceased 'her by nearly +fifteen years. Mrs. IDillon is survived by ifive sons, John and Vincent of Logan; sons, John, Louis and Vincent, of this locality; William, •of Sault Ste, Marie and Joseph of St. Marys; and two daughters, Ellen at home and Mrs. Gerald 'Campbell of Mount Carmel. The pallbearers were Messrs. Joseph and Patrick :O'Rourke, !Edward Byers, William Flanagan, [James Delaney and Dan Shea. The sympathy of the com- munity is extended to this -family which has 'been saddened 'by two deaths in two weeks. Friends attended the funeral from Listowel, -Sarnia, Stratford, St, Marc, Mount Carmel and Lucan. Mr. Louis Dill of Stratford spent the week end at the home of his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Dill. • BRODHAGEN WEST The ram on Saturday and Sunday raised the water to nearly 'flood height and some fields are nearly covered with water. Mrs. Fred Koehler spent Sunder af- the late Thos. ,Parlmer. Death of Mrs. Walter Fee--s- 'The death occurred on Thursday evening at her late home in Hensall of 'Mrs. Walter Fee, one of our ,aged and highly respected residents. She 'was in poor health for about four years, 'but able to get around. About two teeeks ago she took a severe heart attack from She did not rally. She was in her 84th year. She was the eldett daughter *f the late Mr, and Mrs. 'Geo, 'Parke and Was born 'on 'the Parke homestead 'farm in Stanley township three miles north ,of Zurich, where she spent her early life. After ,her marriage to Mr. Fee 58 years ago on the 4t1 of February, they went to Manitoba to live, taking tip land near Rapid City, residing there about 1113 years, enduring all the hardships of early pioneer life on the prairie. About .113 years ago they sold out in Manitoba and came back to Ontario, settling on Let 26, *11 ram of Hay, where tiles, resided till they retired to Henson 212 years ago. She was a splendid homemaker, always greatly interested in the welfare of her family and frierids, end will be sadly missed by all who knew her, She was a meniber of St. Paul's An- glican Church, always attending the services when able and taking her part in the church's activities, She is 'survived Ay .her husband, two sons, Oliver on the homestead in Htay township and ,Ceorge in Hensall, and three 'daughters, Mrs. John WaLlace, of Buffalo, ;Mrs. Ernest Harris of .Ailea Craig, and Mrs. E. L, Baugh- man of Chicago, also one sister, Mrs. John Keys of Hensall. 'One son Vic- tor Wee, passed at his home on the 3rd con, .of Hay last fall The funeral took place 'from her late 'home on No. 4 Highway, •Hensall, on Saturday af- ternoon, interment taking place in the Exeter cemetery. Rev. M. A. Heat, rector of St. Paul's Anglican Church, :Hensall, conducted the funeral serv- ices. At the service at the home, Mr. W. O. Goodwin and Miss Greta Lam - title sang two beautiful duets, "Safe in the arms of Jesus," and "There is a land that is fairer than day." The floral tributes were very ,beautifid, showing the deep esteem felt for Mrs. Fee by her 'family, relatives, neigh- bors and friends. The pallbearers were Andrew !Love, 1V. 0. -Goodwin, 'Ross McKay, john Tapp, 'Jets. Simpson and Errol Drummond, Among ,those who attended the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace, and daughter Miss Dorothy Wallace of Buffalo; Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Harris Charlie ncl'an't\)ifi'CahiCcargalog;; Mrs. Ed Ball of Ayl- ternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. E. L. Baugh- Regele. titer, Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Redmond Mrs. Dillon on the boundary of and Mr. and Mrs. L. Redmond of Logan followed her son Norman who Marlette, Mich.; Mr. and lire. Robt, was killed on the highway east of Wallace of Stratford. Seaforth in death as she •died on Fri- day morning 1 ast. Interment took place in Dublin Cemetery. Last week .you could see some cars out again as the snow was frozen hard so that they would run over it, but today the snow is soft and the ears can't go till we get frost again. HENSALL Hockey Game— Another game in the Cyclone Hoc- key League series was played on th Exeter rink on Thursday evening, re- _ suiting in a win for Hensall 7 to 3. In the first period Feist scored for = Crediton and Passmore, Little and • Foster scored one each for Hensall• In the second period Tahrner scored one each for Hensel]. In the second period 1Fahrner scored for Crediton, wohile Hudson and Drummond scored 'for Hensall. In the third period Hud- son scored twice for Hensall and Fahrner once for Crediton. The present ,standing of the League is, Zurich won 4 lost none; Hensall won 2, lost 3; iExeter -won 2, lost and Crediton lost 4 and won none, W. M. S. Meeting_ Th W. M. S. af the Hensall ;United Church held their regular monthly meeting in the school room of the church on Thursday afternoon. There was a good attendance of members. The president, .Mrs. Cross, presided for the opening exercises and busi- ness. After the business 'period, Mrs. Sinclair, leader of group 2, took charge of the meeting. A hymn was sung and Met. Sinclair led in prayer. Mrs. E. L. ,Nfickle took up the devo- tional leaflet and was assisted by Mrs. 'Hilliard who read a number of passages of Scripture in connection with the -devotional leaflet. Miss Flor- ence Welsh .sang it 'beautiful solo. Miss Margaret Hobkirk took tap the 3rd chapter of the study 'book in a very interesting and pleasing manner. The meeting closed -by singing a hymn and all repeating the Mizpah benediction. Mr. and Mrs. (Alf Hunking 'and dau- ghter Miss Evelyn Hunking of 'Far- quhar were -visiting relatives in town on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. IA. j. Sweitzer and two children and Mr. and MTS. Albert Bowen of 1Grand Bend .called on relatives in town on Sunday. Mr. William j. Stewart .0( %Clinton was calling on friends in the village on .Frida.y. Mr. 'John Pfaff and his son INelson 'Pfaff have been carrying the mail •on Hensall RJR. No. 2, since the serious and fatal illness of the contractor, VARNA The many 'friends of Mr. Webster Turner, who has been under the doc- tor's care for months, will be sorry to know it was thought advisable to take him to the hospital' in Seaforth. We hope for this recovery, Sorry to report 'Mrs. Coultis who has been ill for some time was taken to Seaforth hospital or treatment and h is to 'be hoped she may 'benefit by if. Mr. and Mrs. Seeley of Clinton call- ed on the former's sister, 'Mrs. Austin. Miss IL Reid of ,Bayfield was re- newing acquaintances in the village one day last .week. Sorry to report Mrs. ffohn Hartman is under the doctor's care. Her speedy recovery is hoped for. BAYFIELD The congregational meeting of 'Knox !Presbyterian Church, 'Bayfield, was beld in the church on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 8th. All reports of the different organizations were ,found to he in good standing. Miss E. Logan .of Varna is a guest of her cousin. Miss Cameron. Mr. and Mrs. H. Weston of Detroit are spending the week with the form - cis father, -Mr. Geo. Weston, Mr, L. Fowlie of London spent Sunday with 'his sisters, the +Misses Mrs. L. Makin& spent a few days last week with Mrs. M. Talbot of lKippen. Miss L. Reid is visiting 'friends in Exeter. The many friends of +Mrs. J. Toms Sr. will be glad to know she is suf- ficiently recovered to be able to come home this .week from 1Goderich Hos- pital where she has been for three weeks. AUBURN Church News.—. 'Rev, Dr, Barnett had charge of the Sunday service M Knox Pres- byterian Church and gave a very im- pressive sermon on the subject, "Op- portunity" and its limits. The service in Knox 'United ICiiiirch was .consincted by Rev. H. C. Wilson. The .celebration of Holy Communion was observed at this service. The service in St, Mark's 'Anglican REGENT THEATRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING Two Fisted Sheriff Also Park Avenue Girl Mon, Tues. Wed., Feb, 14-15-16 2000 Years of Mystery Revealed for the First Time in Cloistered 'Famed 'by permission .01 and ap- proved by His Holiness IPope Pius XI —Also -- The Jones Family in Back To Nature Another lovable family story Next Thur. Fri. Sat., Feb. 17-18-19 Swing Your Lady with Humphrey Bogatt And this hand picked line of comedy stars Frank McHugh Louise Faizenda Allen Jenkins Nat Pendleton and the one and only Weaver Bros. and Elviry 1 —COMING— "THUNDER IN THE CITY" "FIGHT TO A FINISH" 'CLOISTERED NUNS GN THE SCREEN (By Leonard Feeney, S.ff.) If this picture 'Cloistered" is neg- lected, and if Catholics do not pat- ronize it in overwhelming numbers, then 'we must 'despair of ever having a Catholic art on the screen. LA. Cath- olic made the picture and managed every detail of it with tire utmost sense of reverence; the nuns did us the great courtesy .oi letting us see their hidden life just as it is lived; the Church authorities have approved anti praised and 'blessed it; the picture is an artistic masterpiece, The Devil and -his cohorts are as busy on the screen as they are elsewhere to turn the minds df men away from every- thing for which "Cloistered" stands. Tt would be his great pleasure, we imagine, to- have this beautiful picture escape the notice of the public at large. It cannot btit do harm to every- thing that is low, vulgar, selfish, mean and impure. It cannot but en- gender a loitering for the ;virtues which are the opposite of these. Church !was ,condooted by the rector, Rev. R. M. Weeks, Who spoke on "The 'Mystery of Life." J-N't the service in the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon the pastor, 'Rev. G. W. Sherman spoke on 'Bible Doc- trines." A quartette composed of Mrs. Walter Smith, 'Mrs. G. W. Sheiman, Mrs. Charles Howson and Mrs, R. J. Phillips favored with a .number. COMMUNICATION Editor, The Seaforth News ---In de- ference to the wishes of the temper- ance people of Huron, I made a month's intensive ,stuely of the :liquor problem at INew York and four other large centres. We wanted to learn the last word of authentic information and just how serious was the liq,uor men- ace, also what was being done else- where to effectually meet it, and what care was provided for the casualties, Some of us, especially at election time, are apt to treat this problem • lightly, as something of less moment than a reduction of a hydro bill or 'car license and of vastly less importance than staying with the old !Party Ship, even when a wet flag is found flapping on its mast. It has taken ,sne .another month to assimilate and assort my data, and I am mailing these to you in a series of articles, any one of 'Which will not be too long. Our Objective then, in this introdnctory article is to emphasize the importance of +the sulaject matter which is to follow. The next article will deal with "Liquor and the vidual" and the next "'Liquor and Politics", and more to•follow, if your patience he „not .eichausted. Passing ovei. an interesting clay's journey, we will take 3nou directly to Bellevue Hospital, Hew York. On in- troducing myself I remarked that no doubt it was quite a usual occurrence or a Canaclian doctor to .come down o their Institution. to study their reatments for inebriety. 'I was assur- 0 that in their experience it had ever happened before. '"Dootors shy lear of this sort, of 'thing," ane re - narked in true tYankee •vernacular. SO his was my 'first surprise. I'then told he :doctons ,why I had oome, that ad read many years ago , that as any as moo ,alcollhollit cases per year -ere being treated. at :Bellevue, '10h, sat most have been in Prohibition ays, for we are treating over WPM coholic cases per year now," said rue of the doctors. So that 'was 'my econd surprise. 'Twice as many al-' Mahn;Psirtnettkarcifiltik oholic casualties as in those terrible rohibition days) 'when bootleggers n'diP ensall, Feb, 8, 10138. DR, A. MOIR ers werc making 40' • C'T