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WALTON
Death of Mrs. George McTaggart—
There passed away at her 'home in
Walt.m. on Saturday, December 3rd,
Marearet Johniton, beloved wife of
Mr. George McTaggart, in her sev-
enty-second year after a long illness
of four years. Born on the t17th con:
cession of Grey township, daughter
of the late Thomas Johnston, she
lived on the ldth concession after
her marriage until retiring to Sea,
forth in 11924. In 119138 the family
moved to Walton where she had
since lived. Mrs. MeTaggart was
highly respected and will 'be greatly
missed by a wide 'circle of friend's.
Surviving, besides her bereaved husb-
and, is her daughter, Annie, Mrs. Nel-
son Reid, McKillop, Also two bro-
thers and five sisters: Duncan John-
ston and Thomas Johnston, both of
Walton; Mrs. Simon MciVittie, Hul-
lett; Mrs, James Williamson, Grey;
Miss Annie Johnston, Walton; Mrs,
games Moon, Stevensville; Mrs Peter
Kerr, Toronto. The funeral took
plate on Tuesday ,afternoon, Rev. C.
Cumming, pastor of Duff's United
Church, officiating. A beautiful quar-
tette, 'Abide With Me," was sung by
Messrs. George Ramsay, John Mc-
Donald, George McArthur and John
Leeming The pallbearers were Ket-
land MOVittie, Nelson Lear, Leo
Watt, James Williamson, Alvin 'Sti-
more, Adrian McTaggart. Flower
!bearers were George Ramsay, John
' McDonald, George McArthur, John
Leeming, Carl 'Johnston, Lockhart
Johnston. Among those from a dist-
ance were, from Toronto. Mr. and
Mrs. Peter Kerr, Mrs. 'James Gill-
espie, Mrs, James Scott and son Jim-
mie, and Mrs. James Smith; also
Mr: and Mrs, Lockhart Johnston, of
Hamilton;Mr. Carl Johnston of Kit-
chener, Misses Belle and Annie Tay-
lor of Detroit, Mrs, JamesMoon,
Mrs. Wellie Moon and son Billy, Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Moon and son Ar-
thur, of Stevensville; Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Rands and Mr, and Mrs. Guy
Ryan of Lucan.
Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Anderson have
returned to their home after spend-
ing the summer with their daughter
Mrs, E. Dougan.
Mrs. Robert Livingston left Sunday
for Toronto where she intends to
spend the winter with her daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. C. 'Neibell.
WINTHROP
The •opening euchre and dance was
held in the hall last Thursday night
with a good crowd. The prize win-
ners were ladies' first, Miss Marg-
aret Hahkirk; lone hands, Mrs.
Charles Dolmage, men's •most games,
Joseph Dohnage, lone hands, Leslie
Dolmage. After lunch a few hours
were spent in dancing. Music was
supplied by the Pryce, .Agar and
Cornhuskers' orchestra. These ench-
res and dances will be repeated every
two weeks, the next' one will Ibe held
on the .115th of December, the night
has been .changed from Friday to
Thursday. Ladies, don't forget your
lunch. Don't depend on the other lady
to bring your lunch.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter McCowan and
Bobby spent Tuesday with Mr, and
Mrs. George Eaton.
. Mr. William Kinney, Mr. and ,Mcs.
Robert Beattie attended the funeral
of Mr. Gilmore of Wingham.
We were sorry to learn of the death
of Mr. Robert Hogg, who passed
away after a long illness.
The heavy rains have 'been very
welcome as so many wells are dry.
HARLOCK
Miss Garness ,(nurse) of Clinton,
spent the week end with her friend,
Miss 'Kathleen Beacom (nurse), at
the home of the latter's parents, 'Mr.
and Mrs. A. W. Beacom.
Mrs. Leslie Reid and lba'by spent
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Audrey Knox. lifr. Les-
lie Reid also visited for supper.
We wish to congratulate Mr. Jas.
Leiner on winning the reeveship for
the coming year.
Mr. and Mrs, Manning gave a
gon:e supper on Monday evening at
the home of Mr. and Mrs, Clifford
Shobbrook. Those present were the
ones. above Mentioned, also brothers
and sisters and their husbands and
wives of Mrs. Manning •from Clinton
and vicinity, and Mr, and Mrs. Aud-
rey Knox, numbering eighteen in alt.
A. very enjoyable evening was spent.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Ranson and the
bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Jack
McEwing, visited on Sunday after-
noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.
W. MeEwing.
Mr. and INArs. Thos. Neilans and
Mr. James Neilans spent Sunday ev-
ening at the home of Mr, and Mrs.
Isaac Rapson.
We wish to congratulate Mr. Wat-
son Reid on being recovered to that
he can be around again without the
aid of a staff.
Last Thursday evening upwards of
200friends and neighbors assembled
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl
Bernard to spend a pleasant evening
and present the bride and groom, Mr.
and Mrs. Jack McEwing, with a
shower of lovely presents. After
lunch the following address was read
by the bridesmaid, Miss Adah ,Gras-
hy: "To Janie and jack,—We, your
friends and neighbors have gathered
here tonight to make merry and to
congratulate you, jack, on your good
fortune in gaining so winsome a
bride and to wish you, Janie, the very
best of good wishes, and to Wish you
a long -and joyous married life. Since
it is so difficult to find words to ex-.
press our appreciation of your pres-
ence wtih us, and our affection for
you. we ask you to accept these gifts
as a token of remembrance and hope
they remind you of all your neighbors
and friends who took this opportunity
of gathering here tonight, To wish
you, Mr. and Mrs. 'Jack McEwing, a
happy and prosperous married life.
Signed on ,behalf of neighbors and
friends." The evening, was pleasantly
spent in dancing. and conversation.
On Friday evening of last week
nei,shbors and friends of Mr. Jack
McEwing gathered at the Forresters.
hall in Kinburn to spend the evening
pleasantly with the bride and groom,
Mr, and Mrs. Jack McEwing. During
the evening he following address was
read by Mr. Wm. Leiper Jr, and a'
mantle clock and candle sticks and
holders were presented .by Mr. Eddy
Bell and Virm. Taylor: ''Dear Janie
and jack,—Here we are, assembled
together tonight to wish another of
our Harlock boys and his life's part-
ner a happy voyage down the channel
of life. Joining forces as you have, for
the trip down life's pathway, we wish
you the best of everything. We hope
you have all the •happiness and that
life's trying times will strengthen
your bond of love and companion-
ship. We wish to welcome you, Janie,
to Harlock. Although you are not a
stranger to most of us, we hope you
will enjoy the companionship of the
people here. In addition to extending
our best wishes, we would also like
to present you with a small token of
our esteem. We assure you it is but a:
small symbol .af our friendship for
both of you. Life is like a great canal
down which all of us have to sail,
and, we your friends and neighbors,
always wish you "smooth sailing."
The evening was pleasantly spent in
dancing. T.he groom's parents and
bristlier, and Mr. and Mrs. A. W.
McEwing and Jimmie were present
at both gatherings.
VARNA
Presentation—
The many friends of lir. and Mrs.
John McBride of Zurich !net in the
hall Tuesday night, and after a few
hours spent in dancing to good music
Mr. and Mrs. McBride were called
,T) the front when a very suitable ad-
ire,ss was read by Mr. -McInnis, after
which the young groom made a
ting reply. The young couple receiv-
ed many 'useful and beautiful gifts,
followed by a dainty lunch. Guests
were present from London, 'Zurich
Blake and the surrounding country.
L,. 0. L. No. 10315, Varna, ,held their
.
anima meeting 011 ThtliSdaY evening.
Dec. ,1st. There was a good attend
ance, and the following officers were,
elected and installed by the District
Master Elmer 'Webster. After the
closing of the Lodge. the ' 'member
enjoyed 'a light lunch and a 'social
THE SEAFORTH NEWS
hour together. I. P. M. Roy .Keys;
W. M., Anson Coleman; D. M., Percy
Johnston; Chap., Chas. C. *
Rec. . Sec., , Watson Webster; F. S,.,
Russell' Consitt; Treas., Geo. . H.
Johnston; D. C., -Willi:nor Reid; Illst
Lect., Nelson Reid; and 'Lect:, Thos.
J. Stinson; Cominittee—Isaac Rath -
well, Ehner Webster, Wm, R. Steph-
enson, Chas, StepliensOn, Carl Diehl.
Sick 'committee, War. Master, Percy
Johnston, Geo, Clarke:
BRUCEFIELD
Mr. and Mrs. Austin Wheeler, Mr.
and Mrs. NorMan 'Wheeler of De-
troit spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
T, H. Wheeler.
Don't forget the play, 'Too. Many
Husbands," being put on lby the fire-
men on Dec, 1(6.
Mrs. Mice Hahner spent, Sunday
in Goderich.
Miss Ellen Scott of London.visited
at her home here,
Mr. and Mrs. C. Halstead and
Floyd of .Stratford spent the " week
end with Mr. and Mrs. T. H.
Wheeler,.
Misi,Anna Cornish spent the week
end in,'Blyth.
Mr. Wm. Simpson Of Detroit vis-
ited his father, MI.. C. D. Simpson
on Saturday,
Mr. Melvin Snider of Wingham
spent the week end at his home here.
Rev. and 'Mrs, Wright were called
to Pricm:ille on Sunday night owing
to the serious illness of Mrs. Wright's
father.
),Or. and Mrs, jas. Hill and family
of Stratford spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mr.,. J. K. Cornish,
'Mrs. Wilfred Ross and family are
visiting in St. Marys.
CROM.ARTY.
Mr. Thos. Lang is suffering from
'blood poisoning in his 'hand.
Mr. and Mrs, Ed Howe and dau-
ghter Shirley of Detroit and Mr:
and Mrs. Jas, Howe on Sunday.
The annual !bazaar held in the
church last Friday evening was a de-
cided success. TA total proceeds
amounted to almost $50.010.. '
The Young People's Society are
busy practising for a Christmas con-
cert to he held in the .church on
Dec. 23.
Dr. Frank Scott .of Stratford spent
a day last week with Mr. and Mrs.
Ernest Allen.
Among those attending the Guelph
Winter Fair were. Messrs. Frank H-
iniltciit,
'ROSs Houghton, Robert Mc-
Caughey, Toni Hay, Russell Butler
James Scott, Ken McKellati• Gavin
Tweddle, Miss Wilma •Hamilton and
Mr, .and Mrs. Cliff Miller.
Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Filmer
Channel on Sunday, Nov. 217th, a son.
Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Leonard
Houghton of Harriston, on Sunday,
Nov. Xth, a son.
Borp—To Mr. and Mrs.: Ernest
Rose on Sunday, Dec. 4, a daughter.
Born—To Mr. and Mrs. John 'Wal-
lace, on Sunday, Nov. 20th, a son.
. . STANLEY
'Mr. and Mrs. :James Barrie of
'Dunnville were the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. George Campbell on 'Wednesday
last.
Mrs. J. A. Cantle of the Blue Wa-
ter highway has returned home after
a brief visit to her sister, Mrs. F. W.
Hess of Hensall.
Mr. and Harold ;Perthale and fam-
ily spent the week end at London and
St. Thomas and attended the John-
son -Hodgson wedding at Wilton
Grove.
Mr, Roy Scotchmer and Mr. Joe
Wild spent the week at Toronto.
Mr. Fred Watson visited friends at
London and St. Thomas during the
week end.
BLYTH
There passed away on Wednesday,
Nov. 8lCith, liighy respected resident
in the person of 'W. C. Laidlaw, after
an illness extending .over many
months. Mr. Laidlaw was in his
715th year. He was thorn on the :8th
con. of Morris. In 119011 he was mat,
ried to Miss Sarah Code, also of She
ith con. of Morris. Besides his wife
he leaves one son, Robert K, of
Wnghatn, to mourn his loss; also
three sisters: Mrs. W. J. Cluff and
Miss Annie Laidlaw of Clinton, and
Mrs. R. ID. Stalker of Blyth. The
funeral was held on Friday, Dec. 2nd,
from the United Chureh:'Rev. Arthur
inelair,condu.cted the service. Inter-
ment took place in the Union Ceme-
tery. T:he .pallbearers were J. P.
Kelly, Thos, Laidlaw, Leslie Fear,
:James Scott, James Richmond, Geo.
Powell; .flower bearers were Leslie
Hillborn, Archie Scott, Jimmie Laid-
law, Lawrence Scott, Wellington
Po well.
The Women's 'Institute held a very
enjoyable meeting at the 'home of
Mrs. A. Taylor last Thursday,, after-
noon. During the :business period don-
ations were made to Queen Alexand-
ra Sanitarium. Mrs. Fawcett and
Mrs. Barr were .named a committee
to receive white :gifts •for the needy,
,be distributed ,from 'the community
Christmas tree. The gifts are to be
left with eitherlof these ladies !before
Dec. .21.3. Everyone .enljoyed , singing
^hristrnas carols, led by Mrs. Harold
Phillips, accompanied by Miss L.
Herrington at the piano. Mrs.., Pl3illips
sang a very beautiful solo "Misty
Islands of the Highlands" wititib re-
minded us .af one of 011.1- members
Mary Pate,now in Scotland,
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8; 1938
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We also have a Service Truck—if you have car trouble,.
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PHONE 1,79.• ' SEATORTH.
All Repairs Strictly Cash.. ' We Aim To Please
and from Whom Mrs, Phdlips brought
ti„A; committee,
gmrresev,tgc,sto
,ItliteirrW.I
ii. i ay, nN Mrs. H.
Phillips and Mrs. S. Doherty, were
named to co-operate with Dr. C. D.
Kilpatrick, 'MOR., to put on a lec-
ture course in First Aid early in the
New Year. Miss Herrington favored
with an instrumental "Alexander'sth
Ragtime Band"; also conducted a
contest basket prepared by, Mrs.
Oster Which proved very educational
and interesting. Mrs. t(Rev) Boyle
brought a Christmas message, ,giving
a very descriptive picture of Beth-
lehem, the birthplace of Jesus. Let vs
not think of Christmas as a holiday
alone, 'but rather as a Holy Day. Mrs
Oster, district president, gave a ,splen-
did' report of the London area con-
rention to which area West Huron
has been transferred.
of. home -cooking ,and fancy -work, ap-
rons, ect., on Saturday. The church
'basement was very attractive with its
Christmas decorations arid fireplace.
A ten -cent tea was served on tables
'beautifully decorated and were in
charge of Miss Mabel Workman and
Mrs. Roy IVfacLaren. The home -
i
cooking boowas n charge of Mrs.
A W. Kerslake and Miss Helen
Walker. The fancy -work and aprons
were sold by Miss Helen Moir and
Miss Beryl Pfaff The Circle wish tc
thank all those who donated and help -
ed to make their bazaar a sticcess.
The regular meeting of the 'Wohelc
Class was held in the church on Fri -
day evening with ,Miss 'Gladys Pass -
more presiding. . After the opening
prayer by ::\,fre. Peter McNaughton,
the scripture was read by Miss ,Gladys
,Passmore. The hymn 'Holy 'Night,
Silent Night" was then sung and the
roll called and ibusiness discussed,
Mrs. Lee Redden then favoured the
class with a delightful reading "The
Christmas Story. After the closing
bYrna '0 Master Let Me Walk with
Thee" was sung the benediction wae
P'""wieed.. A social hour was spent
in games and 'contests and refresh -
ments served.
The W.M.S. of the United Churol:
met in the church Thursday at 3 p,m
with a very good attendance. The
president, Mrs \V. B. Cross, preside(
and the meeting opened by singing
hymn 'Holy Night, Silent Night,'
and the Lord's prayer was repeatec
in unison, The Scripture lesson wa:
read by 'Mrs. Chas, 'McDonell, anc
the devotional paper taken by Mrs
W. B. Cross, who led in prayer. A
vocal duet, In the Garden,' was
beautifully sung by Mrs. George Hest
and Mrs. Lee Hedden accompaniet
by Mrs. M, Drysdale. Mrs. W. B
Cross then gave excellent report!
from different organizations, namely
Baby Band, Mission Band, Missior
Circle and W. M. S. Mrs. Ed. • Me.
McQueen gave the report from thc
Horne Helpers. A special feature ol
the meeting was a very fine addresE
by 'Mits J. Murray on Christmas anC
also on Temperance, After the sing
ing of 'hymn, "Once in Royal David's
City," Rev, R. A Brook .presided
over the election of officers, which
resulted as follows: Honorary Presicl:
ent, Mrs. C. A. McDonell, President
Mrs.1W, B. Cross, 1st vice .pres,, Mrs,
C. Ballantyne, and vice, Mrs. R A.
Brook; 3rd vice, Mrs. 'J. Elder, rec.
secretary, Mrs. N. E. Cook; cor- sec -
retary, Mrs. A. W. E. Hemphill, 'pian -
ist, Miss Irene Douglas, assistant,
Mrs. Thomas Sherritt, missionary
monthly secretary, .Mrs. M. Drysdale;
Press Sec., 'Miss Hattie Sutherland;
Christian stewardship and finance
sec., Mrs. W. B. Carlisle; strangers'
sec.'s, Mrs. C. Cook, Mrs. S. Merner;
tenmerance sec., Miss g. Murray,
Associated Helpers' sec., Mrs. 'Ed
McQueen ' and' Mrs; R. .f. •Patterson:
supply committee—Mrs. J. Elder,
Mrs.. S. •Merner and Mrs. C. Cook.
Mission circle, superintendent, ,Miss
Irene' Douglas, mission ' hand sup.,
Miss Kay Drysdale, Miss Margaret
Tudor and Mrs. A, Spencer, baby
HENSALL
Miss Lettie Love of the teaching
staff of one of Toronto's large
schools, spent the week end with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Love.
Mrs. Dr, Steer and little darIgh..
ter Patricia spent a few days last
week visiting with the former's
mother, Mrs. Brazier and family, in
London.
Mrs, Dr. Burley of Almonte, Mich.,
visited last week with Mr. and 'Mrs
T. J. Sherritt .
Mrs. Peter Munn tat last week
for London, where she will spend
the winter months, with .her daughter
Miss Florence Welsh spent a few
days recently visiting in London with
'Miss Verna Morgan.
Mr, Harold Sherritt visited last
week with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Sher-
ritt, prior to leaving for Dundas
where we understand he has ourchas-
ed an undertaking business. •
Rev, W. A. Young was in Stratford
Friday evening attending the Guelph
alumni meeting,
Mrs, H. Abray and little son of
London 'spent the week -end with •the
former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.
'Hudson. . .
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pfaff and da
ter Sheila of Delhi spent tlie week-
end at the home of the •former'sMoth-
er, Mrs. W. Pfaff.
Mr. Murray Parkins of Ailsa Craig
spent the week -end with his ,parents,
Mr. and Mrs. James Parkins.
Miss Margaret 'MacKay of Tucker-
smith is visiting with' Mr. and Mrs.
Ross MacKay and Tune. '
Mr. 'Harvey Hudson of Ilderton•
visited on Sunday with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. C. Hudson. ,
Mrs. Robt. Higgins of Exeter was
in town Friday calling on friends.
A very pleasant time was spent on;
Thursday night at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Peter McNaughton when a
number of girl 'friends gathered and
surprised Mrs. :,\IdNatighton Who was
married recently. Mrs. Sam Rennie.
ma.de the presentation of a gift, a:
bridge lamp. Cards Were played and
a social time spent, after which a
daintylunch was served from a table
decorated in pink and ,blue,
The ArIbld Circle a Carmel Pres-
hyterian Church held a succesful sale
NOTICE ,
Dr. Burrows wishes to announce that he has gone to Win-
nipeg and will not be at his office until after the New Year.
For the convenience of any who wish to make payment
on accounts he has arranged with Mr. E. a Chamberlain to
receive and give receipts for the same at his office over the
Dominion Bank until such time as Dr. Burrows returns and
is regularly occupying his,own office.
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Thurs. Fri. Sat., Dec. 8 9 10
9 9 9.
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10 LB. 55 c
CORN SYRUP 5,1b. Pail 35c
WHEAT BERRIES '5 lb. Bag 19c
QUAKER OATS . PKG. 19c
MINCE MEAT 2 lbs. 21c
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(4 Cut Mixed Peel
v S pey lb. 25c
Lemon Peel 6
pel 113. 25c
Orange Peel •
per lb. 25c
Citron Peel ... ..,.. per lb. 35c el
. ( Maraschino Cherries ' perIb.
iblibbs... 2415552c 6
Pineapple Rings, assorted ' Dates
.S. Currants 2 lbs. 25c
Pastry Flour •••
P Ski. ;Walnuts, .Bordeaux .,
*: per lb. 50c ,
24 lb. bag 55c
S Lard or Shortening w
2 lb. 25c 'W
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NOW SHOWING
Gene Autry Smiley Burnette
The Yodeling Kid
From Pine Ridge
MIDNIGHT SHOW
Sunday Nite, 12:05 A.M.
Mon. Tues. Wed., Dec. 12-13-14
KING KONG
Starring
Fay Wray Robert Armstrong
Next Thur. Fri. Sat., Dec. 15-16-17
Tex Ritter Rides with
thesBoy Scouts
Starring
Marjorie Reynolds Snub Dollard
Tex and his partners discover the
gang that pulled a million dollar train
robbery.
COMING—
WHITE BANNERS
band superintendents, Mrs. E. L.
Mickle, Mrs. George Hess and Mrs.
N. E. Cook.. Rev. R. A.&Brook then
pronounced the benediction,
Bingo and Dance Largely Attended
The bingoand dance sponsored 'by
the Exeter Branch of the Canadian
Legion, which was held in the Town
Hall here last Wednesday evening
was a decided success. 'Miss Edith
Dick won the lucky door prize con-
sisting of a basket of ,groceries and
a chicken. Mr. Wm. Ilaytea; was floor
manager and Murdoch's orchestra
furnished .excellent music for :the
dance:
Mr. and Mrs, Cline Flynn of Lon-
don were -Sunday visitors with the
Iatter's parents,' Mr. and Mrs. Jas.
Parkins.
Mr. Frank Battersby Stratford
called on friends in town. on Sunday.
The regular meeting. of the Young
People's 'Union met in the rUnited
Church on Monday evening with
Miss Doreen Farquhar .presiding. The
.Aopgeet;ingpashty,m,An.',as"OsuiGigodOu
ailidtrheHLelorp dips
,prayer repeated in unison. A
solo was given by Miss 'Irene Douglor
las and. Mr, • Clarence Stnillie gave the
treasurer's report and it was decided
to donate to the church treasurer six-
ty-five dollars. Plans were made for a
banquet and election of officers to be
held on jan. 9th. A very fine address
was given by Miss 'Jennie Murray.
Rev. R. A. ,Brook and daughter Ruth
sang a beautiful duet, l'Out of the
Ivory •Palaces," after which a hymn
was sung and the benediction pro-
nounced.
Council Meeting.— .
A regular meeting of the village
council was held Monday evening at
p.m. with all members present.
Reeve Shaddick reported re the recent
meeting held here by the Agricultural
Representative re the T B testing of
cattle. The treasurer reported receiv-
ing $111.311 from the tax sale, also $219
as hall rents. T. Sherrit and W. Sol*
an appealed and presented a petiti
signed by the various farm owners in
the 'corporation asking for partial ex-
emption of taxes. Council to meet the
,petitioners the first meeting in Jan-
uary. Dr. G. Smillie, 'medical officer of
'health, read his annual report and al-
so made some comments re same.
Brock -Twitchell, That we accept the
medical officer's report. A delegation
composed of F. Beer, H. Horton, S.
Welsh and G. Grant appeared for the
Band, stating the condition of affairs
re same. Correspondence read as fol-
lows: A. J. Shumiatcher, Mogg &
Quinlan, County Engineer, County
tredsurer, Mrs. E. Stapleton, J. P.
Dent Same •filed. Jones -Shepherd,
that the bylaw as suggested by the
county treasurer be . prepared for
passing at the next meeting. Bills and
accounts: T. Welsh, material and la-
bor, rink, $93.717; F. C. Kalblfleisch
$40; F. W. Hess, $40.715; Pedlar
People, stop sign, 10525; A Easton,
legion wreath, 1115; Hensall hydro, hall
and motor, $8.29; T. Srnale, labor,
street, 0.140; D. Kyle, do, $2.201; T.
Richardson, do, 415.180; r,. Heciden, do.
$3.150; J. A. Paterson, pensions and al-
lowances, $9.'50; J. A. Paterson 'bal.
salary and regiStrations of 'B. of H.,
ii:lesifi,;;1000r5412:313.iv;; 13118.1,0. PG.Ea..teisr.w.shoal3ittldc,rdohiesceakikil,:ardYoss.aaillaaaarrnyydextri
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W. Shepherd, do., 1$218; W: j. jones,
$28; G. E. Fee, salary constable, $5101;
G. Walker, 'bal. salary caretaker, $419.-
.30; 'Geo. 'Hudson, salary, water tank;
S212j50; C. Passmore, salary, F. Dept.
$2(5; Dr. I. G. Smillie, salary, M.0.11
and B. of H., 1$016; N, Blatchford, B.
of H., Inspection, etc. SIC; R. E.
Shacldick, B. of H., 6; Bank of Mon-
treal, Deb, coupons, 1$11216.150; J. Mitch-
ell, d e b en tu re, $1000t00, 'Total,
$11,9170.,70.1. Jones and Shepherd, That
we instrucf the constable to proceed
with the collection of poll tax at
once. Carried. Brbek and Twitchell,
that we adjourn to meet December
1StIli, Carried. James A. .Paterson,
Uncanny Experiences in the "Most
Haunted House in England"
Dr. Harry Price, psychical investi-
atoll) rents a historic house nobody
!se would live in, and gives an
mazing account of exciting experi-
ences there, in an unusual article, ill-
istrated in color, which will be one
od the prominent features in The
merican Weekly with ,the December
11 issue of The Detroit Sunday
imes,
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