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The Seaforth News, 1931-05-14, Page 7THURSDAY, MAY` 14, 1931,' IF YOU BUY A SECOND-HAND CAR Here are Some of the Things to Out For. O t For. IV7hen the average nail buys a se - conal -Band car, says an experienced dealer, "he has• no idea 'how to test it. He walks around it in the garage, looking, at the paint, 'and solemnly kicking each tire. If the stacte,r works, and`• the engine rims, and the tires fail to collapse, he is perfectly satisfied." • Some Of the tests 'that idol brake the purchase of a new car both safe and • profitable are given below, Of course if you can afford it, always get a new car, But if you cannot, keep away from the auto graveyards and the fly-by-night dealers, and bay your car from, a regular agent of one of the best. cars on the market issuers agents always have second- hand cars which they have accepted in trade for new ones. As a rule these offerings have been completely overhauled and carry the agents guarantee of good condition. . All this is a dehvelopment of the past few years, Not long ago all second hand cars and all dealers who offered then were looked upon with suspic- ion. Au'tdmohiles were, less well known then than they aro now, and their workings were mysterious, to most people. The average buyer looked on a differential with as much awe as he did on integral calculus, and would as soon have tinkered with his gold watch as with, a carburetor: Since he knew that no examination of the intricate machinery would tell hill anything good, his iusPectioti of a car which he proposed - purchasing- seldom urchasingseldom Went beyond the casual glance' described above. A demonstrator would take him' for a short drive' then through the 'noisiest streets of the city, perhaps driving with the clutch slightly disengaged to give a false impression of smoothness. II trouble developed, as it, often did before many miles had been covered, it was taken philosophically, A cer- tain amount df trouble was felt to be only the just portion of the early mo- torist, and no one expected the ser- vice ervice from even the best of the early cars that is a matter of course today. The un'scrupuloas, used -car dealer of that day could buy an old wreck, paint and polish it, retread its tires, tighten all bearings until they were ready to give way, resin the 'Wakes, put sawdust in the clutch, pack all bearings full of graphite and axle grease, and sell the result tb someone who had newer driven a car before and knew too little about such things to detect the deception. Often the dealer threw in a new car ;guarantee by way of showing his good 'faith. A new car guarantee, as you will note if you read one carefully, says noth- ing about worn-out parts. At present, according to statistics, there is one motor vehicle in opera- tion on the continent, for every five persons in the entire population. Nearly everyone knows how to drive, and most people know enough.. to makeminorrepairs in case of break- downs. The dutonobile itself has been perfected to a point where the failure of any major part is rare„ and any grave defect in design and construc- tion is virtually unknown. There are still mechanical deficiencies, but they are few and relatively unimportant.' Cars ate better, and so are tine used - car dealers, Distributors of standard makes, forced to find some manket for "trade-ins",, have developed a used - car business to dispose of them, and, the standards they have set have been reflected throughout the trade. In general it is safe to depend on the dealers .with whonn you are acquainted and on dealers ,who have been estab- lished for a considerable period. They are not apt to use fraudulent methods ear' x04' Sal THE GOLDEN TREASITRYY May 17th Through the law, I' am dead to the law, that I itigh:t live unto God, II airs crucified with• Christ, neverthe- less I live; yet not 'I, but Christ, liveth in me:and :the life which 1 ,now live id the flesh, I live by the faith ,of She 'Son of ,God, who loved ins,, and gave himself for ine. Gal. fi. 19, 20. Christ being our Head, ill whom all ful'ness dwells, he will certainly' fill all his Members' with life and; strength, according to his pros e, 'John xiv. 19, •"I live,'and ye'shall live also;" and chap. xvii. 3, "This is eternal life, to lctiaw ,thee, the' only true 'God, and Jesus Christ, •whom thou hast sent, To know 'Christ, and God in Christ, is, true light and life; he that has this, has enough. 0 the .excellency of the knowledge of Christ 1 Lord, teach the know now thee as the, Bridegroom of my soul, that. the law may not rush into my conscience, now thy bride chamber, and condemn nue any moue. I desire to be' devoted to thee alone. Root. vii. 4, Grant, therefore, that Why whole heart and life, all my words and actions, may be governed only by a living faith in thee, who hast loved me,, and given thyself for Inc. Corrie, dearest Lord, descend and dwell By faith and love fn every breast; Then shall we know, and taste, and feet The joys that cannot be expresst, Come, 011 our hearts with inward strength; Make our enlarged souls possess And learn the height, and breadth, -and length, Of thine unmeasurable grace. On The Psalms. The Psalms are an epitome of the Bible. adapted to the purposes of de- votion.' They' treat occasionally of the creation add formation of the world; the dispensations of 'Provid- ence, and The economy of grace; the transactions of the patriarchs; the ex- odus of the children of Israel; their journey through the •wilderness, and settlement in Canaan; their law, priesthood and ritual; the exploits of their great men, wrought through faith; their sins and captivities; their repentances and restorations; the suf- ferings and victories of 'David; the peaceful and happy reign of Solomon; the advent of Messiah, with its effects and consequences; his incarnation, birth, life, passion, death, resurrection, ascension, kingdom and priesthood; the effusion of the Spirit; the conver- sion of the nations; the rejection of the Jews; the establishment, increase, and perpetuity of the Christian church; the end of the world; the gen- eral judgment; the condemnation of. the wicked, and the final triumph of the righteous with their Lord anl. King. These are the subjects present- ed' for meditation, We are instructed how to conceive of then aright, an,ii to express the different affections, which (when so conceived of) they must excite our minds. They are, 'for this purpose, adorned with the figures, and set off with all the .graces of poet- ry; and the poetry itself is designed yet farther to be recommended by the charms of music, thus consecrated to the service of God; that so delight may prepare'the way for improve- ment, and pleasure become the handmaid of wisdom, while every tur- balent passion is calmed by sacred melody, and the evil spirit is still dis- possessed by the harp of the son of. Jesse. THE SEAFORTH NEWS. ,This should be. placed in ;layetas-four• to' six inches in thickness, alternating with manure which should be spread on two itzches thick before adding the next layer of soil.If She soil is heavy or stiff, a layer of sharp sand should be spread over the. manure;. then add fresh layers of sod or soil, manure and sand until 'the heap is about two feet high (higher heaps would not become thoroughly wetted by rain and would not rot as well). In summer, where the compost heap is near the ,house or'stands out in full view, it Can'be concealed eas- ily and made attractive by planting seeds of rapid-growin:g'plattts, such as; Mlorning. Glories, Nasturtiums, Marigolds or Petunias, over' the heap; with sufficient moisture they will make a luxuriant growth and ' pro- fusion df bloom. 'When the 'compost is needed for the flower,beds or for potting, start at one side and chop tt down with' a spade, Mixing thorough= ly and breaking up any lamps; then sift it through a common ash -sieve, and'it will be just. right for p'obtinlg plants or putting on the flower bed. ' In the country, , woodis-earth (a fine, light, b'l'ack soil Can fregauently. be gathered in hollows between the trees or from rotten stumps. This can be added to the compost when put- ting Inc rooted plants, like Begonias, Ferns and Primroses, in the propor- tion of one-third woods -dirt to two- thirds of the compost. It serves to keep the soil more loose and open, as Hell as more retentive, of moisture. It is apt to become sour when watered too freely and should not be used alone, but with the compost as dir- ected; neither has it sufficient fertility to give good results when used alone for flowering plants. Alyssum. - Seed may be sown thinly in shallow drills as early in the spring as the beds can be dug in fine, loose'condition, and sowings for succession made up to August first, as 'it, will grow and come into bloom very quickly. Makes an ex- cellent border for the flower beds, and if planted in vase's or hanging baskets, trails over the sides, furnish- ing a profusion of fragrant bloom. Seed may he planted also in boxes or flower -pots in the fall for winter blooming, or a few may be planted preparing a e. 'Buying from thein demands an un- der,standing of one thing, however— that in buying a car you arc buying mileage, and that the life of a:proper ly made car, depends not on the. year of slake `(within Ilinits of course), but 011 the mileage diven. The life of a car is usually arotnul 40;000 miles.. After that has been reached the cost of repairs and replacements becomes prohibitive. ',wady cars will do much better and it is not' unsuai to. find tho'sc that have gone '100,00 miles or more and are .still :;in good running condition, but less trhan:half this mile- age' can be taken as the practical li- mit. Styles .'have 'much to do with -prices, anis if you are not particular about having the latest streamline body you ntay Often be .able to pick up' a car with 2.5;000 useful utiles still in it for much less than a later model that has already .been driven twice as far. Cars are, at their hest between 10,000 and 15;000 miles, provided they have been kept properly lubricated and free from carbon; and if you can find a two or three year old model that has 'been driven 10,000 shires or less y,ou are likely to make a s'atis- factory purchase. Do not forget that it is .possible to detach a speedometer and turn it. in. the pots of large, y tall -gro'win'g plants. ForgetMe-Not. --They succeed best in cold, moist soils, bloo'm'ing most freely during the spring and fall month's. They will flower also as a house plant during the winter in a cool room. Seed should be sown thinly in shallow drills early in the spring, and when well started May be thinned out nr transplanted to stand six inches apart, They will spread quickly and cover the entire space Planted in a single roil -around the bed or along the garden walks they rake a beautiful border. Most var- ieties bloom freely the first season and still more profusely the second spring. in THE GARDEN. The flower ga den should be , an adjunct to every home. .Many of the free -flowering annuals are of very, easy culture, and blossom in profu- sion throughout the season with but slight attention. These are especial- ly recommended to those who can de- vote but little time :to tic care o•E the garden, bat who delight;111 flow'er's. Flower, -!Beds and Composts. —"To Insure the best results with the bed, of sunnier flowers or with pot plans properly prepared soil is most essential This is best 'secured by' preparing a compo'st in advance, where the fertilizers may become tho- roughly digested and incorporated' with the soil. It can be quite easily prepared,' either in the spying or fail, by gathering a 'heap orf sods or earth. • back on a .lathe so that the mileage shown is many thousand miles less. than that actually driven. Unscrupu- lous dealers will do this, and it may even be done by some sellers before turning in ,cars 'tor a new model, Look caref1illy for signs of recent 'handling all along the speedometer fittings, and if you find thein either obtain, a ,credible' explanation of how they came to be there or go on to an- other car;.' PAGE SEVEN 192510/111111111166, .4.1111MINIKIr Air tnot- tOQnlat,e � rs: Seventeen Branches in Ontario 0.” A. OST families made a New Year's l�resolution that they would bud- get their expenditures more carefully and save more money during 1931. Have you kept to your resolution? If not, it is not too late to make a better showing for the fait half of this year. Start a Savings Account. today. Add to it weekly and you will find by the end of the year that the size of your Savings Reserve will more than make up for the little sacrifices you have been r forced to make. Hours for deposits and withdrawals are extended for the convenience of busy people. 23 P-, � , }l4 t a �� -CAVI GS OFFICE :{•:���� 51 F ��� tt. ill _ I_e,- lIAIMN.kil BYONTAR/O s6OVER MENT ��jy � DEPOSIT 9 g � _ PARLIAMENT ■ EAD uFF1C pit��`��`jFtnort5/CpER HET BUiLOINGs SEAFORTH BRANCH J. M. McMILLAN, MANAGER. railway sytsteins show the result of lis ely coairpetitioit from transporta- tion on, rubber. The automobile has hit their 1passenger receipts, and the trunks have 'followed suit in regard to freight. At a time when there is ' a falling off in freights, this competition must be keenly felt. Until the rail- ways find some /method of meeting such competition more effective than the reduction of train services which has 'brought complaints from many quarters, they will have to accustom themselves to seeing a growing amount of revenue which should be theirs diverted to other hands. C. P. R. DIVIDENDS. For the past twenty years the quar- terly dividends of the C.P,R., have been as regular as its crack trains. With mathematical precision every three' months brought its dividend cheques at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum, Through good times and bad, with poor harvests and .bounti- ful, the C P,t12, kept the even tenor of its Way. In the last twenty years it has paid to its shareholders twice the par value of ,their shares: Till this time, only twice in true' fifty years of its history had its dividend rate been reduced—once away back in 1894,- and` again. in 1895. Froin .that year the' dividend constantly mounted till with the beginning of the second decade of the century it hit its stride at 10 per cent. per annum. For a score of years it has been considered as sure as the interest on bond issues of the Dominion, For these reason's Presidefnt E. W. Beatty's announcement that the quar- terly dividend 'would be cut to the rate of 5 per cent: per annum ii -as a major :event, not only for • C,P.R. shareholders, but for Canadians gen- erally. The announceinettt had been anticipated in view of a program Of economies recently put in force by the company, but •the statement that. the dividend would be halved, togeth- er With the report. by Mr. Beatty that the natural shrinkage in the com- pany's gross earnings .had been great- er than in any other Period of its his- tory proved sufficiently, startling. On the New York exchange; the- $25 shares which earlier in the year had sold at 45 3-8, have been selling., re- cently under 32. So far as the reduced earnings are due to general depression, there is comfort in the thought that they re-. fleet conditions of months which are behind us. There is assurance in Mr. Beatty's confident prediction that the maintenance of the company's posi- tion. without impairment ca its activ- ities, enables it, to early beeefit'hy, the return of general prosperity which, he felt, •"could•trot be overly long de- layed." /'. Undoubtedly the earnings of both BLUEVALE 1 Mrs, R. Share, Mrs. A. Mowbray, 'Miss Beatrice Thornton and \2iss Olive Scott were in Brussels Wed- nesdity afternoon attending the exe- cutive meeting of the Fast Huron lis- tric of the Women's Institute, Mrs. Thomas 'Currie of Winghani entertained a number of young ladies on Tuesday evening in honor of their friend, Miss Margaret Garnish•, and Presented her• with a beautiful silk parasol. Alex. and Verdon Mowbray made a trip to Toronto this week. The regular Meeting of the Ladies' Aid •anis W.M.S. of Knox Presbyter- ian church was held .on Thursday af- ternoon in the school room of the church with a good attendance. The treasurer of the Ladies' Aid gave a very elicouraging financial statement and new work 'was arranged for the next three months. 'Mrs. P" S. McEwen, president of the W,Isi;S., occupied; the chair. Mfrs. Mundell led in prayer and Mrs. Ray- mond read the Scripture lesson, The topic on China was taken by Mrs. Roy Turney, and was most interest- ing, showing the effect of Christianity on the Chinese people. Arrangements were also made for delegates to at- tend , the W.M.S. Presbyterial in Ethel on Tuesday, May 12. The pres- ident closed the meeting with prayer. •Mr. and Mrs. Jo., H. \9:ilier, of Belgrave, spent Thursday at the home of C. H. Garniss: Mr. A. P. Disher of Wiarton was here, renewing acquaintances for a few days. While here he was made the recipient of one of the new Unit- ed Church Hymnals, a gift from his Dungannon friends to Mrs, Disher and himself, Mrs. Rebecca Cald- 'well, who had been a guest with the Disher family in Wiarton 'for a week, accompanied him. A few of the enterprising merch- ants on"Main Street, planted some Maple trees on either side of the street, where at present there were none growing, realizing that in ad- dition to enhancing the beauty of the Street, it will also enhance the value of the property - The regular monthly Meeting of the directors and officers of the West \Vawanosh Mutual Fire • Insurance Company was held in the, company's office, Dungannon. A number of loss claims were presented, among them being for a fine large•barn belonging to Mr. Tyndall of near Clinton, which took fire from a gasoline torch being used in connection with the installa- tion of electric wiring. The loss was heavy as the barn was a good one. Mrs. Lillian E. Campbell and three children arrived on Thursday from Toronto and have taken possession of their new hone, purchased recently from A. P. Disher, one-half mile west Of Dungannon. Mrs. Campbell was a former resident of Dungaimnon, Miss Lillian E. Pentland, daughter of the late Mr. a;nd.Mrs. Samuel Pentland. Mr. and Mrs. Finney and little son of Lucknow were guests on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. G. M. McKenzie. Mr. and ,Mrs. G. M. Mckenzie and two children were recent, guests with Mr. and..Mrs. Johns, Bayfield. DUNGANN•ON. The regular monthly sleeting of the Women's Mfissiouary. Society 'of Ers- kine Church was held in the church ,on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Rich- ard 1'fdWihinney presided: The op- ening devotional exercises were con- ducted by Mrs, Fred Ross and Mrs. Roll„ert Davidson. The seci'stary, Mrs. Ross, read the minutes of the last. meeting,' and reported the thank -of- fering to be about $17. Interesting accounts of missionary .work 11 Brit- ish Guina were read by Mrs. Slathers, Mrs. Bennett .and Mrs. Davidson. Mrs. Richard McIWhinney who was in attendance at the annual provincial meeting in Windsor, gave an excel- lent report of the meeting. Mrs, W. R. S'totlrers and Mrs. 3. Ross were ap- pointed as alternate delegates do" at- tend the annual poresbyterial in Ethel on' May 12. The meeting closed with prayer. There will be no service in Ersk- ine church on Sunday next, the ser- vice having been 'withdrawn on , .count of of the anniversary service in the sister congregation of Isucknow.' PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF JAPAN VISIT TORONTO The warmth of an early summer day, as still lingering over Toronto and Lake Ontario, was alight with a welcoming after glow when the spec- ial train .from Ottawa pulled into union station bearing their Imperial Highnesses, Prince acid Princess Ta- kamatsu-rNo-Miya-Kyo of Japan, who are touring through Canada and the United States on their honeymoon. As their Highensses alighted on the platform, they received 'official' welcome to the city from, Lt. -Col. Alexander Fraser, A, D. C., represent- ing His Honour Lieutenant -Govern- or W. D. Ross Hon, W. G. Martin, minister of public Welfare, represent- ing the Prime Minister, Ron. George Henry, and the Government; Mayor Stewart of Toronto; Ion. N. W. Rowell, K. C„ and Controllers Rams- den, Simpson and Hacker, and dig- nitaries of the Japanese colony. Two diminutive Japanese maidens, draped in gaily colored native dresses, curtseyed to Her I-Iighness as they presented her with flowers. Princess Takamatsu smiled -sweetly upon these visions reminiscent of her far -away country, while officials were being in- troduced by Hon. C. H, Callan, sec- retary 0f state,who had made the trip with their Highnesses. On the second clay in Toronto the royal visitors from Japan made a brief tour of the university ” at 11 o'clock in the morning. In convoca- tion Hall their Imperial Highnesses received the most vociferous acclaim yet accorded them, when a contingent of students, recruited 'chiefly from the faculty of medicine, suddenly out into shrill •etas and chi broke of y es, ENGINEER KILLED having Toronto varsity as the main theme. AT STRATFORD As the party palled up before Sim - Crushed between the couplings of — n cos Hall, Sir Robert Falconer, presid- t d Re Canon H J Cody of the two locomotives near the C. N. R. roundhouse at Stratford last week, Lewis Garbutt, engineer on the Strat- ford to Goderich rim, suffered serious injuries from. Which he died iii the General Hospital mere. Mfr, Garbutt, who m as• fifty-six years of age, leaves a widow= anti tour children. He was widely known and popular among his fellow railway When. An inquest was ordered.. - The fatality occurred while Mr. Garbutt waseoiling" his engine tin what is lanown•aa the "out track" from the roundhouse, preparatory to starting out on his rusi to Goderich. As he was passing hehind 'his locomotive, won the hearts of Japanese and Angio a freight engine is believed to have Saxons alike, backed up, locking hint between the The Prince and Princess were' of- couplings.- ficialiy welcomed at Parliament build - His death marks the third railway log- in'T r int at 3 P.m.. by Premier fatality in the family circles in the last Henryand members of the eabine 5. y three years. They were escorted to the Legisla- 'Mr. Garbutt Was an uncle of Royal lice Chamber where air imfornal re - Todd, who was killed by a tion at 'ception was helcl and the cabinet were Atwood. introduced by Piemier Henry. They The second fatality was the aleath.of were then escorted to the Cabinet Hugh Murphy, a brother-in-law, who Council chainber adjoining the Prime e , an v. Board of Governors, greeted the royal couple, Prince Takamatsu led the way into the building. The royal party ascended directly to the Senate Chamber, and then pro- ceeded through into Convocation Hall., The university inspection was con- cluded with a short drive around the grounds, with a stop -over at Hart House The Prince is a slight and seeming- ly grave young man, brother of the Emperor of japan, who with his con- sort, is on a trip around the world, The Princess is very charming and died as a result of injuries : received at the'rouuthouse eleven months ago. Distemper responds quickly to Douglas Egyptian Liniment, Keep a bottle habidy- Sri the stable. The life of an impostor is a very monotonous one, says an ex -convict. Minister's office where they net wives of the Cabinet neinbers. At S pan. the royal couple were guests at an official dinner at Gov- ernment House, which was followed by a reception at 9.30 p.m.. "Freak fashions don't last long," I read. • A short; life and a gay one.