HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1939-11-02, Page 1Leaves must fall when autumn winds
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Through the trees; when squirrels
seek their winter store
And in the stem the sap has ceased
from flowing,
. Leaves must fall,
Ween from the south the warm
breeze comes no more,
HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER
WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 61, No. 43
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1939
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And every grain until neat season's
sowing
Has paused to rest (.+ontent within ire
spore.
When nature lulls to slumber all
things growing
Till spring's moist vapors shall their
life restore,
When days grow short and autumn -
winds are blowing.
Leaves must fall.
shone es
31 a year.
H A E'S FLOOR
GLOSS
With bottle Furniture Polish
all for 59c
PORK & BEANS -
3 tins 25c
PASTRY FLOUR -
24 lbs. 590
SODA BISCUITS, 2 lbs. 25c
CORN, smelt tins—
4 for 23c
JELLY POWDERS -
6 pack. 25c
CABBAGE, solid heads—
4 for 25c.
ORANGES, sweet and juicy
15c doz.
CELERY 50 bunch
WHITE WASH BRUSHES -
25c, 350 each
CLASSIC CLEANSER -
5c tin
JAVEL WATER, 3 for 25o
ARTiC DUBBIN WATERPROOF
15c tin
IDEAL SILVER CREAM -
25c tin
CAUSTIC SODA, loose -
100 lb.
eV/asters Calf Meal, 90e for 25 lbs.
C. Routledge
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Northside United Church
Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister
30 a.m. Sunday School.
11 o n. "Our eVitness through Sac-
rifice."
7 p.m. "Life Plus Faith."
7.45 p.m. Thursday, prayer meeting
led by Y.P.U.
St Thomas Church
Recto', Rev. Dr. Hm'ford,
11 a.m. "Hannah and Her Prayer."
7 p.m. Service attended by the Can-
adian Legion.
10 a.m. Sunday School,
Egmondv]Ile United Church
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,13,D.
10 a.m., Sunday School,.
11 a.m., "Christian Stewardship,"
7 p.m., "The King's Highway."
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Hugh Jack. Minister.
S.S. at 10 a.m.
Morning service 11 a.m.
Evening service 7 pan.
Rev. A. 4. Boyle of Blyth will take
both these services.
The mid week meeting Thursday
evening at 8 o'clock.
ALERT. MISSION BAND
The autumn 6han'koffering meeting
,of the Alert Mission Band of North
Side Itinited 'Church .was held on
Tuesday in 'the Sunday School room
of the 'church with the president,
Edna Gallop, in the •chair. There were
twenty-seven present, including some
of the mothers and guests. The meet-
ing opened' 'with The hymn, "Listen to
the 'Voice of ]Jesus." Iles. Barber led
in 4irayer followed by the 'Lord's pray-
er. Harold Knilght gave a reading al -
iter which the roll was called by Har-
riett Russell. A solo, "Jesus Is My
Nearest Neighbor." .was sung by Ed-
na Gallop. Tlhe memory verse was
"Be ye kind one to another,"
The guest speaker was Mrs, E. H.
Close, who (brought 'us two splendid
stories on India, and was much ap-
preciated by all Margaret Petlnf:ek
sang a solo, "I heard the voice of
Jesus." Tth-e ,meeting closed with the
(hymn, "Jesus tender Shepherd (hear
us. and the :benecliction.
COMMITTEE CONFERS
A committee of Huron Presbytery
of the 'United Church, Rev. Andrew
Lane, Clinton, .Rev. H. Wilding,
leolmesviill, and Mr, T. M. Corless
of Clinton, conferred with the office
ials of I]gmondville Church on Friday
evening last and on Monday evening
with the Board of Northside Church,
representing the Presbytery in its
oversight of the pastoral charges
within its bounds;
ENGAGEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. Alex, MacDonald wish
to announce the engagement of their
daughter, Edna Viola, to Wilfrid Hen-
ry Tremeer, son of Mr, and Mrs.
John Tremeer of Tuckersmith; The
marriage to take place quietly in No-
vember,
Celebrates Ninetieth
Birthday In West
John Hannah, Native of Tuck-
ersmith, Now at Swan River,
Manitoba, Still Active '
.. The following appeared in the Win-
nipeg Free :Press of Oct. 2501:
John Hannah, Manitoba pioneer of
40 years and Swan River resident
since 1911, who eelebrates his 900
birthday today, is still •in -excellent
health, Born 'near Seaforth, Ont., of
Scottish parentage, he married Mary
Campbell: in 1476, Mr, Hannah was
president of a joint stock creamery
eompauty before he came west.. With
We, family he Shoved to Portage la
Prairie in 1901 and et 65 entered the
carpentering trade, Surviving month -
ere of hie family are Mrs. J. Chivers,
Neepawa; John R., Barrhead, Alta.;
David, Vancouver; - Mrs; N, Shirray,
'Winnipeg; -Mrs, M. E, Martin, Nee.
paw's'; William. Watson, Sash,; Clar-
ence, Minetenas, Man.; -Mrs. R. A.
Knox, Winnipeg, 17 grandchildren and
two great grandchildren: He is at pre-
sent visiting hie daughters in Nee-
pawa,
Commenting on the above, Mr.
William Murray, of Dauphin, Man„
writes, "He was a neighbor of ours as
his farm on the 2nd 111 Tuckersmith
butted on ours on the Huron Road in
Harpurhey. I very often see this gen-
tleman and must acknowledge that he
is one of the smartest men of his age
1 ever knew, On August 3rd and 4th
last, 1 attended the Swan River Agri-
cultural Fair of which Mr. Hannah is
a valued Director for many years. 011
the 3rd. I had the pleasure of judging
the vegetables, roots, flowers, fruit and
eggs, and Mr. Hannah was with me
steady from 1.15 pare until 16 at night
placing tate awards and entering same
in the judge's book, and again on the
4th, from 1 pan. to 4, judging the
poultry, and when through he took
me through all the live stock of the
Fah, stepping about as thougl, he
were not over 50 years of age. He
followed his trade as a carpenter
until two years ago, and looks to be
good for another 10 years at least.
OLD BOYS OF TORONTO
AT-HOME ON NOV. 24TH
'Fhe 41101 annual At Home of the
Huron Old Boys' Association of Tor-
onto will be held in the Eaton Audi-
torium on Friday evening, Nov. 24th,
at 3.30 p.nl. Good 11111sic, dancing,
euchre, bridge and refreshments will
he the order of the evening.
The net proceeds will be donated
to the Huron Battalion. All Huronites
are cordially invited to be present,
MALONEY-DENNIS
:\ quiet 'but pretty wedding was
solemnized at St. ;lames' Catholic
Church, Seaforth, on Saturday moan-
ing at nine o'clock when Doris Anna
Dennis, daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Gordon J. Dennis, .of •Chanlotte-
tow'n, Prince Edward Island, was un-
ited in marriage to hranus l.eo Ma-
loney, ,on of Mrs. Maloney o7 Sea -
forth, and the late Mr. John .Maloncv.
Nuptial Mass was sung' by Rev. T,
Hussey. 11 re, Frank Devereaux play-
ed the wedding anuai8. The bride
locked charming in a street 'length
gown t,f wine chiffon velvet with hat
and sandals to match, 'with corsage of
Talisman roses and lily of the valley.
She .was attended by Mise Irene ''Ma-
loney ni Detroit, niece of the bride-
groom, who wore a grey two-piece
snit trimmed with gold rust, a cornagc•
of yellow roses and lily of the valley
with (tat and snatching accessories,
The :bridegroom was assisted ,by 11is
brother, Mr. Harold 'Maloney of Lu -
ran. After the ceremony the 'wedding
dinner was screed at the Queen's
'Intel to ,the 'bridal ,party and 11(1108(1-
0010 r'e'latives. Mr. and Mrs. Maloney
Zeit on 0 trip to Detroit, the bride
travelling in a :pale green cult with
gold :trine, Ihro'wii felt hat, shoes and
gloves of the sante shade. On their
return they will reside in tieelforth.
BROTHER OF MR. JOHN BEATTIE
PASSES IN WESTMINSTER TP,
Angus Beattie, well-known West-
minster farmer. died last week at the
family residence. lot 15, con, 2. fol.
lowing a short illness. He was in his
38th year. Born at the farm on
which he died, Mr. Beattie was reeve
of Westminster Township for a two-
year term and for 11 years was a
member of the Township Council. lie
had been a. director of the Byron Tel-
ephone Co, and for a number of years
was on the Westminster Board of
Health. Mr. Beattie was also on the
managing board of directors of First
Westminster Presbyterian Church
prior to its joining the minion, ,A
member of the Woodmen of the
World he hacl also been active in
Presbyterian chords wore al] his
life, He attended New St, James
Presbyterian Church, London. Surviv-
ing besides his wife are two sons,
Jack and Andrew; one daughter', Mrs.
John MCC.lary, all of Westminster
Township; one sister, Mrs. James
McCartney, Saskatchewan, and three
brothers, Janes, of Kenwood; John,
of Seaforth, and Andrew, of London.
The funeral was conducted from the
family residence Friday afternoon at.
3 o'clock, Rev, James MacKay, pastor
of New St. James Presbyterian
('hureti, and Rev, James Seobie; min-
ister of First Westminster 'United
Church; ofliciated. interment was in
Pond Mills Cemetery.
Convent Music Pupils
Hold Masquerade
A very enjoyable masquerade was
held by the pupils of St. Joseph's
Convent nn Saturday afternoon in
the auditorium of the school. While
all the costumes were greatly ad-
mired, Dianne Mellen as Red Cross
nurse, and Jean McMaster as drum
major were ties for the firsn prize and
Teresa O'Neill as military girl andAlice Melvor as a gypsy girl, for the
ser(nd. Those 11(1(1ded in the grand
march were Ronny Sills, Mary Lou
Sills, Yvonne Bolton, Josephine Mc-
Iver, Mat',v Hagen, Barbara O'Neill,
Dianne Mellen, Margaret Moore, Bar-
bara Sproat, Jean McMaster, Cather-
ine Lencieubac'h, -Betty Murphy, Bea-
trice Lane, Joanne 3B-14tillan, Pauline
Matthews. Geralda -Flannery. Marjor-
ie O'Neill, Mary Duni-an-. Betty
10 car''.
:1 buffet luncheon was served. The
decorations were carried out hi Hal-
lowe'en style. Dnring the luncheon
Mary Duosan in 11 beautiful Norweg-
ian
orwegitut costume sang a solo, also Jean
McMaster; violin solo by Betty
Moore; p]a110 80100010119 by Barbara
Sproate Betty Murphy, Alice McIver,
Hcatriue Lane and .Maly Duncan.
The rhythm band concluded • the
Program with "Peter Pumpkin." Af-
ter the singing of the National An-
-them Miss Teresa O'Neill moved -a
vote of thanks to their teacher,
Mother Rerigius and the Sisters,
TUCKERSMITH COUNCIL
HOLDS OCTOBER MEETING
Theuct r.r `h un' meton
T l e s nit Council
Saturday. Oct. 28th in the town hall,
Seaforth, All members were present,
the Reeve presiding, The minutes of
last meeting were adopted.
Messrs. R. MaGeoeh and H. Ches-
ney having completed the Clark
Drain to the satisfaction of the
council, the treasurer was instructed
to pay them the balance of the con-
tract price, 3184.00.
Messrs. H. McMillan, collector, and
Tv. P. Chesney, treasurer, having at-
tended the municipal instruction at
the university in London. for two
days, the Council ordered the pay-
ment of ther registration fees, roil-
eage and expenses.
The collector and treasurer were in-
structed to enforce the law to the
limit in regard to collection of all
arrears of taxes.
Complaint having been given of the
need of repair of the McKenzie Drain,
Robert Allen was paid 818.50 for
worst done on this'drain. Said amount
to be charged to the McKenzie Drain
account.
The engineer R, Patterson having
certified to the satisfactory comple-
tion of the repair of the Haddin
bridge and to the cubic contents of
cement therein, the treasurer was or-
dered to pay the contractor Elmer
Tuffin the balance of the contract
price of $119,09, total contract call-
ing for $304.09,
Mr, Crich was ordered paid 31.00. per
hour for pulling scrub trees on road
with teactor for 4 hours,
The treasurer E. P. Chesney was
authorized to issue all cheques for
work done on the rmade as a result of
a general order of the Highway De.
partment to all mcuticipalitiee. Ole -
(11.108 to be issued on the Provincial
Savings Office as heretofore until
further notice and all accounts for
work done on roads to be in the
hands of the treasurer at least two
dtlys before Council meets to insure
payment,
The Council agreed with Dave Mc-
Lean for the purchase of 3500 ft. of
rook elm plank 2"x16' and 3500 ft, of
red beech planit 3"x16' to be ready
not later than Fel). 1st, 1940.
The Clerk was instructed to notify
all parties interested in the Clark
Drain to meet the Council at the
Monte of Andrew Bell on the 13th of
November at 2 o'clock p.m.
Lorne Finlayson was paid 320.40
for repair work and charged to ac-
count of Moore Drain.
The Council contributed 310.00 to
the Legion for a wreath for armistice
day.
W. S. Broadfoot reported to the
Council as to the extent of his worst
as weed Inspector for 1939, having
travelled 243 miles and spent 70
hours. while on duty, for which he
was paid $30.15,
R. 3. McGregor was paid 317.50 ac.
cording to amount deducted from con-
tract price for work clone by him for
contractor on Sinclair Drain.
The following other accounts were
pall: Relief (supplies 64,99, rent 7.00,
fuel 5.00)—$76.99; 5, H. Whitmore.
selecting jurors, 34; D. P. McGregor,
selecting jurors. 34; James A. Hay,
nelecting jurors, 34;00; Towyn of Clin-
ton, div, court charges, 6,93; H. Mc-
Millan, attending municipal sch. and
manual, 316; E. P. Chesney, attend-
ing municipal sch. and manual, 38;
road accounts. 3651.58; D. F, Mc-
Gregor, voters' lists and tax bills, $40;
salaries, postage and telephoning,
$24.84.—D. F. McGregor, Clerk.
RED CROSS SENDS
107 'PAIRS OF SOCKS
Many Other Items Shipped Wednes-
day to Toronto
The local branch of the Red Cross
Society on Friday sent away 47 pairs
of socks and 8 sweaters. This brings
the total shipped to 107 pairs of socks
and 8 sweaters,
On Nov. 1st the Red Cross shipped
38 pairs of pillow cases, 32 abdominal
bandages. 6 Hampton pads,. 4 hospital
shirts and 33 doz. triangular bandages,
to Toronto.
Golden Wedding of
Seaforth Couple
Mr, and Mrs. Dan Barry Wilt
Observe Happy Occasion on
Sunday, November 5th
b1r, and Mrs. Dan Barry. West Ste.
will receive the hest wishes of their
many friends 011 the (('easion of their
Golden Wedding anniversary, Sun-
day. Nov. 5th. For their anniversary
they will go to the fat' n in Hibbert
Whorl, tti"Y 11\''111 many years et their
married life and where their son,
Mr. \10111 1 Parry, DOW resides.
FOP their wedding anniversary, Mr.
and Mrs. Barry expect to have with
them their thrc-e amerht'-rs and uvn
anus: Mrs. John Murphy- (Mildred) of
the ore] 11011.. eiihbcrr: Mrs. Martin
Feeney 1iiary1 of the 4111 seal.. H11-
beet; Sister Mary Felieita of Chath-
am: Michael Barry on the home-
stead, 4111 con., 1Iibberr. curd Bert
Barry, of Seaforth.
Ili'. and Mrs. Dan Barry were mar-
ried at St. C'oltmthan ('hurell on Nov.
5. 1889. It was a fine day evctt though
there had been a slight fall of snow,
and Mr. Barry recalls that the Fall
season was so good that year that he
did a considerable antotlnt of tail
plougbing after their wedding.
The bridesmaid for their wedding
was Miss Johannah Downey, cousin
of the bride, who later went to De-
troit, and the groomsman was Denny
Barry, cousin of the groom.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs.
Barry resided on lot 25, eon 4, Hib-
bert, until they retired 15 years ago
Seaforth.
to Se ,
Mr, Barry was born in Scarboro,
near Toronto, 85 years ago, but was
so young when his parents. the late
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Barry, moved
to Hibbert, that he bas no recollec-
tions of the occasion, Hibbert was
all bush in those days. One of their
closest neighbors were the Matthew -
son's, but none of the family remain
now in this district. After his mar.
riage Mr. Barry lived on a farm a
half mile west of where his parents
lived. Mr. Barry was the fourth son
of a family of ten and he is the last
surviving member of the fancily. His
brothers and sisters who predeceas-
ed him were: Mrs, Edmund Matthews
(Mary) of Hibbert, Miss Johanna Bar-
ry, Mrs, Patrick Ryan (Margaret) of
Hibbert, who died about a year ago;
Miss Kate Barry and James, Denny,
William; John and Mike. His brothers
all went to California where they
lived the rest of their lives.
Mrs. Barry, formerly Miss ,Tohan-
nah O'Reilly, was born 72 years ago
in McKillop, a daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O'Reilly. and
lived on the Beechwood line, a mile
east of Beechwood, until her marrl-
age. Mrs. Barry's birthday is Christ-
mas Day, Dec, 25th. Four brothers
are living: William O'Reilly. Mr'Ktl-
lop, and Mrs. John Kelly, McKillop,
bothofwhom intend being present
for the wedding anniversary; Jim
and Joe in. Saskatchewan, and llich-
ael and Mts. Tim Keliy in Winnipeg.
Bride and Groom Are
Honored by Friends
A very pleasant evening was'
spent on Friday, Qct, 25th at Kin -
burn Hall, when a number of friends
and neighbors gathered and present-
ed Ili'. and Mrs. George Powell with
a beautiful china cabinet and end
table. The evening was spent in
dancing, after which a delicious lunch
was served. followed by a splendid
program and presentation to Mr, and
Mrs. Powell. The following is the
address, to which Mr. Pnwell very
fittingly replied:
To ,lir. and Mrs. George Powell.
Dear George and Olive.—We are
pleased on this eventful occasion to
offer you our heartiest congratula-
tions, and to extend to you our sin-
cere good wishes for your future
health and happiness. We feel Inc
that this occasionpresents a special
opportunity of expressing our sineere
appreciation of your worth. 1n order
that we may convey to you our
thoughts and feelings in more than
words we are happy indeed at this
time to .present to you this gift,
which we trust shall prove a tangible
reminder of the good will and apprec-
iation in our hearts. May this, the be-
ginning of your wedded lite, be but
a prelude to the many wonderful
years which lie before you. Sighed on
behalf of your friends and neighbors.
I.O.O.F. INSTALL OFFICERS
installation elf officers ,1f 1.(1.(1,0.
Fidelity Lodge No, 35, Seaforth, took
place on Wednesday evening. The
in -t ilmg suite of District No. C was
as follows; ll D.G.M lir Hugh Hcr-
ry, 13rnce6eld; D.D.G. Marshall, 31r.
Ross Seoft. Bruce -field: D.D.G. War-
den, Mr. Thos. Baird Braceneld: I).
D.G.i ,S., Mr. Geo. `wan. Yrucetietd:
D.D. Rec. Sec., Past District Deputy,
'Mr. dames 13ow:ey, Exeter; Dt trict
Deputy, G. T. Mr. 10111 1 onlish.
Brocelaeld; D.D.G, Chaplain, Me.
10n• Johnston. h'raeefield.
The officers- installed w t rr '(1 i'.,
j, Rnrtonil; N,G.. •F_. B. 01101:\ sets.
David McLean h.S., ;1..s'. Westcort:
1*,ti iobt. Smith:'lre W. I Wil-
liam's; Warden. E. Molt t ondor tor,
Dr, 0. Harbt're: -Chaplain. Tack
Thompson: I.(_;.. joint Rin .;il,
Russell Dnrranee: R S.N.( J. Doch-
erty; LS \ t1., M. McKellar; RS.V.
G„ [Thal. Carter; ..S.1;t'.. .'\iex.
lloy ee: 0.5.S M. (18..0: 1..5.5..
Ray Cartwright.
The installation ceremonies were
n*ll "08(1 fie 0 5,18(1 it ai, 0ee.
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MANITOBA OLD BOYS
• TO HOLD RE -UNION
Invitations have been issued by
the Huron and Bruce County Associ-
ation of Dauphin, Manitoba, for tate
annual Reunion to be held in Elk's
Hall, Dauphin, on Friday night. Nov
ember lath, commencing at 8 o'clock
sharp. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Social
programme, business meeting includ-
ing election of officers. whist. dancing
end lunch. Wm. Murray, President;
Sirs. Feed NieholCor.Jy. Acting Secret-
ary; Mrs. Robt. Hrnee, Treasurer,
The huch committee request you
bring sandwiches.
W.M.S. THANK OFFERING
The W.M.S. of First Presbyterian
(']:.ut'nh will hold its Autumn thank
offering meeting on Tuesday. Nov
-rh r.1 1 lain. when Miss Pelton of
Toronto will be the guest speab,•r.
JUNIOR W. I. TO MEET
The Junior Women's Institute will
hold their regular meeting on Wed-
needey. Nov. 11th. at. 2.30 p.m. at the.
home of Mrs. Robert 11. Scott. The.
roll sass will he. A Thought cr Poem
for Armistice Day.
DEANERY HOLDS BANQUET
The fall banquet of the laymen of
the Anglican Deanery of Huron wag
held at Bayfield with a record attend -
time. The event was 111 the nature of
a father and son banquet. The guest
speaker was IRnesell• T. Kelly. of
Hamilton, Who spoke on "Faith."
The speaker declarers that "11' w0
want 10 make the most of life, we
must have faith in God, ram, in the
church in our fellowmen and in
nerselvee." The president of the Lay-
men's Association. H. G. Mehr. of Sea -
forth. presided. MIs Lucy \Vood-
cuntributed two pleasing solos and
the banquet was in charge of the
ladies' guild of Trinity Church, Bay-
:terld, under the (eremite' of Mrs.
York. the president.
BRUINS PLAY AT STRATFORD
00sinn Bruins will play exhibition
hockey at the Stratford Arena on
Nov. Ste. The Seaforth Boys received
an invitation from Cooney Weiland.
who is now directing the Bruins, inc
:a }Resta minute found.
DIES WHILE DRIVING CAR
Thos. W. Glazier died suddenly in
Clinton Monday while driving his czar,
bliss Gladys Addison, a trained nurse
was o] the sidewalk directly in front
os the careening ear but was able to
avoid being struck. She went to the'
aid of the stricken man, who was
past the aid of help. He is survived
by his wife, and a grown-up family
residing in Hullett. and Tuckersmith.
CHISELHURST
The \'.PAT. held a Hallowe'en ,coo
cal on Tuesday evening nr last week.
The meeting was in charge of Ruby
Dalrymple and Pere): Wright. The
m•izes for tite hest Hallowe'en cost
mete was w011 by Beatrice? Drover anct
Perry Wright. The evening was spent
in games 0 110 e•01nte5ts directed by
Ruby Dalrymple. Candy was served
at the close. Nest week the meeting
will he postponed oil 9(1 0011t 00 it bre.
lag Ha]low'e'eu night.
Equalization Appeals
Commence at Goderich
Noven'lber . Meeting of County
Council Postponed Until
Monday, Nov, 20th
It was announced at Goderich this
week that the November meeting of
the county council will not be held
until Monday, November 20th, owing
to the (tearing of appeals on the
equalization assessments.
With every municipality represent-
ed the appeal_ against the equalization
of the assessment by \bo;gi. and Quin -
]all, comity valoators, ''.Rot ender way -
on Monday morning before a Ibenard -
composed of judge E. \V, Clement. of
Kitchener, \\aterl a 1oomy indge T.
11.• Costello of ,Huron and Sheriff
Robert 1„Meet t m•, 1;oderici(. rhe
town of Goderich Ord 11e township of
Stephen art appealing 011 nst inereas-
es of one, and '0114' and a half million
respect veiy. -liar in:rea.e over the
10121, 04(181ieed aeseesmem is ten mil'
'brn,-in - the present countywide •
total to $ 4,_04,0 t. i Examined by R.
t:. Hee,. K.C., county solicitor, H. T.
(.011 t an, atter givieg dlis experience.
and qualificaeion's as a v aleatnr, told
,f the sysneu used n arriving,. at emiI-
+i }le said a cr1 e'licn 1i+1 of five
t.1 richt per..•011,, of average prem-
erttes was tdkee in each municipality.
In speakiu,.; of the diffuttlties en-
1tc'rcd in Goderich, 11r. Quinlan
said ti,at laud and buildieg are :lea-
se -panned by the local assessor- and
that in some eases two 111 three prep-
reties have'been hntked and assessed •
.as one. 11r. •Qu,nln 1 said he knew of
-no other ease where there had ;been a
single assessment 5•(011 as this, Aes-
esements cottages at t ,and Beni
'along tit lake wu taken separately.
\ir. Oninlan told E. S. Livermore,
nolfa'iter for Stephen township, and
were assessed tel 'er cent, less than
in Grand Bend. Lake front cottages
-were taken as ordinary 'town resid-
ences. \ cottage in Grand Bend was
valued the sane” as one in Goderich in
re.aard to the 'building and land at so
much a foot frontage. In anewir to
\ir. Li eanenre \Ir. Quinlan said' he
classified 1111' 45011 of the land one the
lake frontage on the same basis • as
property sold on lake Erie and lake-
-Ontario. Some cottages in. Godericb
are worth more ethan at Grand Bend,
the valuation being arrived at !front in-
formation regae'tling which he had
gathered. In ordinary farm P80118rty
consideration C\'as given 'tC0 Vocation..
on highways and improved .0011111).
roads, the ;general rule being an 'in-
rease of $5 an acre: In .determining
the .value Of :buildings the ,valuators
went into theme and Measured: on a
cps,art T, tit 18110 111 t, '1,5 s'1 .21,5c a font.
Information on sales was obtained
from the owner or registry office.
Where a railway ran through a farm
bye collars was taken off and 00tinina
vias added to the value 'fora creel: and
there was no change in assessment ssment e1(1
iar,ns having hydro. The valuator; -.
hd a+11 81 into t 1011 Mane, Mr. Quin-
lan stated.
RECEIVES GIFT OF PULPIT GOWN
At Northside United Church on
Sunday last. the mtnister, Rev, I3. V. • .
Workman appeared in a new pulpit
gown, a gift frons the elloir of the
church.