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The Wingham Advance Times, 1933-02-02, Page 3Gorrie VIdt.tte ani Wroxeter JAN. MEETING OF ing a fall fair; $80 to .each) spring,fair COUNTY COUNCIL held in the county; $80 to each of the two pliowrnen's associations, North (Continued from Page Two) Huron and South Huron; $15 to each request of the Minister of Highways school fair; , no grant to public lib - that" the .County Engineer attend the raries; $150' to the Salavtion Ariny convention on February 20, be grant- for rescue work; $150 be granted to ed. the National Institute for the Blind; County Property that 'the corn borer inspector be paid The County Property Committee's 35c per hour, he `to furnish hats own report was adopted as follows: transportation; that tenders be'accep That all offices of the Court. !louse ted as follows: Wilfrid McLean, meat open, were visited and found in fairly for the jail at .8c'. a pound; j, J. Mc good- repair; and that the window Ewen, groceries; C. H. Wood, bread, blinds of the council chambers be fix- at 5c per 3-1b, loaf; Seaforth Exposi- ed; that the County Court Clerk de- tor, printing. sires a new typewriter,the present Salaries Revised' one having been in use eleven years; A few reductions were made in the had inspected the Registry Office and salary schedule. .The warden gets found the inspection had demanded a $75, reduced"from $100; Clerk of the new steel chart rack to get away Peace, $750, reduced from $1,000; from the fire menace and reeommen- county engineer, $2,600, reduced from ded this be done; also recommended $2,900; jail physician,. $100, reduced. a fire extinguisher costing $12.25, al- from $110;.manager .House of Refuge so a fuel economizer; that the one $700, reduced from $720; inspector of request of the Children's Shelter for House of Refuge $250, reduced from an electrical heater be complied with. $275. Instead of $4.50 "a day and rnil- A discussion was introduced by eage allowance, councillors are to get Reeve McNabb, regarding the condi- $25 for a regular session of at least tion of the lockup in Blyth. When four days, and $4.25 per day for corn the question of ownership and res- mittee work and 10c a mile one way ponsibility, of having it repaired was. in each ,case. debated it ended by the. Warden sug- The following •motions were adop Besting that the Reese havethe pro- ted. perty fixed in the maentinxe, and de- Endorsing a resolution from the coun fer the matter of payment to the next ty of Welland asking that qualifica-. meeting in June. tion for any municipal office be a *ra Finance Committee ting in the assessment roll of not less' The Finance Committee's report than $1,000 in cities. and towns or was taken clause by clause with I. J. $600 in villages and townships; Ap- Wright in the chair, and later carried Pointing Reeve McNabb of Grey and in its ,entirety. The roprt• called at- County Clerk Holman to the board tention to the many accounts of pro- of criminal audit for 1933. vincial officers and officials re water, That a resolution be sent to Prime light, caretaking, etc., paid by the Minister Bennett and Hon. W. L. county which it was felt should be Mackenzie King, Opposition leader, borne by the provnice. The commit- in favor of placing the Canadian dol - tee protested against the exhorbitant' lar on a parity with the pound sterl- bills for indigent patients, especially ing and that a committee wait upon those sent outside the county, in spite Mr. Spotton and Mr. Golding, mem- of the' fact that the county has four :bees for this county, regarding the well equipped' hospitals and council same. endorsed the committee's request to That a letter of condolence be sent ask the Minister of Health to take to Mrs. Taylor, widow of the late J. steps to prevent his; also protest a W. Taylor, former reeve of Exeter, gainst the present method employed and a former member of the county of entering indigents in hospitals, council. As reduction 'of taxation has be- That the road commission be asked come an acute problem, that spend- to lay out its -work to keep within a ing bodies such as school boards, rate of one mill for county highways; should use the ."paring knife" was the That Norman Lever, county traffic opinion expressed by the committee officers, be employed to lay informa- and endorsed by council tion in cases under the Liquor Cont - Council also concurred in the set- rol Act; That hospitals and other in- tlements expressed in a resolution stitutions receiving county grants be from Elgin County in the "abolition asked to submit detailed reports each of the Grand Jury system and plac- ing crown attorneys on a salary basis instead of fees. At the afternoon sesison consider- ation of the report of the executive committee was resumed. Some am- endments were adopted and in its fin- al state the report made the following; recommendations; That a grant of $650 be made to each of the four hospital, Winghani,' Clinton, Goderich and Seaforth. That no grant be made for upkeep of flow- er beds around the court house, That the usual grant of $25 be made to the Hensall seed show; that $100be gran- ted to all agricultural societies hold - F. F. HOMUTH —The., OPTOMETRIST WHO NEVER FAILS TO GIVE SATISFACTION Phone 118. HARRISTON` Thurs., January 26th, 1933. Codd But True is otsit of 'ACNE HARM/ Stit.s1 AttCSS lh 'SHE WORLD QHE NEWEST . CANNED DELICACY tS RATTLESNAKE MEAT u NOW PACKED aN F►.ORIDA.NT SEu% FORt4go A POUND GORRIE read by Lealand Ashton. The min- utes were read and.adopted. Mr. H. The Mission 'Circle are entertain- Cooke read a letter from the Liter- ing their husbands and friends at the ary Convenor of Y. P. S. of Huron home of the Hon. Pres., Mrs. L. F. Presbytery, asking the society to en- Ashton on Monday evening, Feb. 6. ter into a Religious Dramatic Con - This .meeting will also be the fee tea. test. A motion carried that the soc- Mrs. Ritchie and David A. Ritchie, iety accept the request and a com- of Teeswater, viisted with the form- mittee was appointed to make plans er's sister, Mrs. (Dr.) Armstrong, for this. The )!Misses Janet and Nel- last week. lie Ruttan then favored the society Mr. Thos. Bradnock shipped a car with an instrumental. of cattle to Toronto on Monday. This being literary night, Miss E. The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid will Stephens, convenor, had 'charge of hold their regular monthly meeting the meeting and gave an illustrated on Tuesday, Feb. 7th, at the home demonstration taking for her subject of Mrs. Alex. McLaughlin, Gorrie. "Some of our great Mrisicians and Mr. Adam Sippel has treated him- Composers." She said in her dist self to a new radio. course that there was very little mus - Mr. and Mrs. Russel Grainger is in Biblical times, and that most S all music was written since 1515. Three musicians mentioned dm-ing this interesting address were Franz Josep Hayden, Ludwig Van Beet- hoven and Walter Damrosch. She told of the lives of these famous men from childhood. Hymn 275 from the Canadian Hymnal (one of Hayden's was sung. Miss Blyth Under- wood then played the favorite piece of music, Beethoven's Minuet in G. The speaker then spoke of Walter Damrosch, saying that, although over 70 years of age, he -enjoys the radio and tan be heard quite frequently broadcasting. He especially enjoys the half hour for the children each week. A musical contest and the repeat- ing of the Mizpah benediction dos- ed the meeting. Miss Stephens is to be congratulated on her splendid ad- dress. year; That the council request the de- spent unday with Mr. and Mrs.legation appointed to confer with the Spence, at Molesworth. Perth County Council to take up the question ,of the cost of criminal jus- tice, administration and secondary ed ucation at that meeting; That appli- cation be made to the Provincial De- partment of Highways for the statu- tory grant as the county's expendi- ture of $131,127.89 in 1932 on county highways; That this council request that the Government inspector of old age pensions consult the district meta ber of the county's old age pensions committee before any pension is gran ted or adjusted, and that a copy of this be sent to the Provincial and Dominion Old Age Pension Boards. Bylaws were passed confirining the grants and notes passed by the coun- cil during the session. This concluded the business of the January meeting and the council ad- journed to June. Johnny to Grocer: "Half a stone of potatoes, and mother wants them with plentyy of eyes." Grocer: "What does she want thein with eyes for?" Johnny: 'She days they have to see us through next week," logammummumminummummumuumms oo 1p! ■ ■ ■ Maitland Creamery Ill ip9 { ■ ■ Cream, ■ ■ uyers Of ti gs ■ ■ ■ ■ And Poultry ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■TUNITED FARMERS* C � OOPEItATI SIE ■ i♦�■ COMPAN'3 LIMITED. ■, W.inghaln w Ontario. ■ Phone 27 ■ ■ 1 11111111111111110111111110HHUHImionilt11111101111111111111ho Mrs. Nicholls is spending a short time with his daughter, Mrs. Hock - ridge, in Guelph. . The Institute meeting will be held on Feb. 8th at the home of Mrs. F. Cole. The roll call "What I first re- meniber arid When." Topic, Keep- ing out of Ruts," will be taken by Mrs. Pearl Keine. The W. M. S. of Gorrie United Church meet on Thursday of this week at the parsonage, when the pay- ing of fees will be the roll call. Rev, G. W. Butt was in Stratford last week attending the Young Peo- ple's Training School of the London Conference. Miss Margaret Foster returned home after spending a week with her sister, Mrs. Gordon Jefferson, Owen Sound. Mr. Earl Undrewood of Bluevale, has purchased the house and lot from Mrs. J.. Brigham, Gorrie, where Geo. Gallaway has been residing. They will move there soon. Euchre and Dance was a Success The Euchre and Dance put on in the Township Hall, Gorrie, by the Hockey club, was quite a success, when - a number of tables of cards were played until 11 o'clock, after which refreshments were served and dancing then until the sma' hours. Prizes for euchre were won by Mrs. M..Abram and. Cleve Stafford, Mr. John Hueston .is at Bruce Beach this week, where he is build - in another tt l ` hi v tg ano ter co age, w ttc rs a ery unusual job for this time of year. The. W. A. of St. Stephen's Church meet on Thursday afternoon of this :eek ti� at the home of Mrs. Isaac Wade. TheUnited Church Choir Concert tivill, be Bele) on Feb. 14th and not on Feb, lltl z as stated hist week. Please note this correction, YOUNG PEOPLE HOLD MEETING The P. Society of Gorrie Unit- ed Church met on Wednesday . ev- ening in the schoolroom of _ the church. The president, Miss Evleyn. Dane, presided. The meeting opened with hymn 268 after which Miss Ev- elyn Stephens offered prayer, The Scripture lesson,Psalm 38 1-13 was 10th LINE HOWICK Visitors at 7..'. Strong's this week were: Mrs. R. Donaldson, Mrs. Bruce Haltom, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie. Bur- rows and little Donald, and Mrs. F. McIntosh. Mast Clare Wendt, Clifford, spent part of last week with his friend, Jackie Pritchard. Mrs. W.nr. Boehler and Miss Ada Boehler spent Wednesday with Mrs. Warren Zurbrigg. Mr. Ed. Martin spent Friday even- ing at T, Pritchard's. WROXETER Social Club The Social Club met in their c rooms c s ou Wednesday with a attendance. Propressive Euchre played, Miss Little and LaurieVelsor holding the highest score. freshments rents ve t r served d by)Vfiss and Philip Davey ciltp Durst. Messrs, A. Edgar, S. Smyth, Gibson, A, Woolsley, C. _ Smith, MacDonald, G. Paulin, L, VanVel gluh- ood was Tan - Re, G. H. sor and W. Durst motored to Toronto to see the hockey game between Tor- onto' Maple Leafs and Les Canadiens of Montreal on Saturday. The local fans - enjoyed the game very much, Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. Hooper enter- tained a *umber of their friends on Friday flight y g Carols and dancing were enjoyed. Mr, and Mrs. D, D, Sanderson re- turned from London on Friday where they had visited their granddaughter, Catherine Sanderson, who is very ill. We are pleased to know the little girl is improving. Miss Mae Davidson spent last week with friends in London. Mr. Tommy Shearer and Miss B. Shearer attended the funeral of their friend and former neighbor, the late Miss Mable McLaughlin of 9th line Hawick. Our sympathy is extended to her father, Mr. Robt McLaughlin. Word was received from Mr. Al- fred Agar who is' spending the win- ter in England, telling of a most en- joyable holiday. There is 'a serious' "flu" epidemic there at present. Miss Jessie Green spent a couple of clays with Molesworth friends last week. I.O.O.F. Hold Successful Euchre The local I.O,O.F. held their sec- ond Socjal Event of the season on Wednesday evening when. the mem- bers and their friends enjoyed an ev- ening of progressive euchre. The lad- ies' prize was won by Mrs• Alex. Moffatt, of Bluevale and the gentle- man's by Mr. T. Brown. Refresh- ments were served at the close, by the members. Mr, and Mrs. T. G. Hemphill spent the week -end in Toronto. Mr, K. Durst was a Toronto vis- itor on Saturday. Mrs. J. N. Allen is ill with "fln" this week. We are glad to report Mrs. Rae Sr. is able to be out again after sev- eral weeks' illness. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCutcheon were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adams on Friday evening. Miss Hazel Hutchison spent the week -end with friends at Harriston. Next Sunday morning in United Church, Rev, Mr. Finlay's 'subject will be "The Problem of Human Suffering." 'While working in the bash a few days ago Mr. Win. Orr had the mis- fortune of having his foot crushed. After a few days' care he is able to be around although it is still quite sore. Mrs. Robt. Hupfer is in bed suff- ering from torn ligaments caused from a heavy lift. 'We hope she will' soon be around as usual. Mr. Thomas Henderson is quite ill at the home of Mrs, Jacques, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wearring en- tertained n t rtit c ar ted a number of their friends , last Wednesday evening, Mr. Harry Httpher went to De- troit last 'test) ti,,,G Where re• e lie is spending Bort lolidat a short holiday. . Mr, R t ob . Gibson and fancily mov- ed from Detroit to Brussels last week Mr. Gibson is a son of Mr. and Mrs, .john Gibson. Our local, hockey team expect to go to Teeswater for a game on Fri- day evening. Mr. Wm. R. Gallaher, has been confined to his room for the past few days with bronchitis, We hope -for a speedy recovery, After spending a week with her Nell Port ;Clgin, Mrs.]veil White rettircied to her home on Sun- day. The evening service in the United Church will be held in the :school- room.of the church during the win- ter months, There were two car -loads of cat- tle and some hogs shipped from here on Saturday. Mr. I S. Durst was called to El- mira on Sunday owing to serious ill- ness of his mother." Mrs, Earls Ball returned from Fergus hospital on Sunday, where she has been a patient for several weeks. Hear Talk on England. Mrs, M. Sellers and Mrs. J. R• Wendt were hostesses for the Janu- ary meetings of the Women's Insti- tute which was Held in the club rooms. The roll call was answered by a humorous story. Mrs. H. Waller gave a very interesting talk on her recent trip to England, she also ex- hibited pictures of'histdric places she had. visited, A dainty tea was serv- ed and a social half-hour spent. Telephone "Co. Annual Meeting The :annual meeting of the Wrox- eter Telephone Company was held in the Hall on Wednesday of last week. The attendance was not as large as usual. The company showed a good year financially and there was some agitation ' to have the rates lowered, but it is likely the directors will leave them as they are, as they are as low, if not lower, than other tele- phone companies. The former direc- tors were re-elected. CONTINUE MOCK PARLIAMENT The Young People's Society met in the Schoolroom of the United, Church, Wroxeter, on Monday even- ing with a god attendance. Meeting opened with hymn 179. Sentence prayers were given by Loreen Cham- berlain and Mable Patterson, and. the Lord's Prayer followed in uni- son. Scripture reading was ,taken by Edith Martin. Minutes of last meet- ing were read and adopted. Hymn 381 was sung. Parliament was continued, the two important discussions • being "The World is Becoming •:a Better Place to Live in," being won by the party in power, while the discussion on "The Sword is mightier than the pen" was defeated by the Opposition. •The adjournment of Parliament was mov- ed by Hon. Member Durst and Sec- onded by Hon. Member Gamble and the remainder of the evening was spent in games. SIXTY-SECOND ANNUAL STATEMENT The Doxninion Bank in Exceptionally Strong and Liquid Position Larger Holdings of Dominion and Provincial Government Bonds Immediately Available Assets 57.58- Per Cent. of Public Liabilities Deposits and Profits Slightly Lower. In view of general business condi- tions during the past year, the Sixty- Second Annual Statement of The Do- minion Bank, presented to the Share- holders at the Annual Meeting in Toronto on Wednesday, the 25th in- stant, is particularly gratifying. The Statement is outstanding in the ex- ceptionally strong and liquid position the figures show. There has been an increase in Security holding during the year of $3,600,000, practically all of which is in Dominion of Canada Bonds. The Net Earnings, while slightly less than in 1931, amounted to $1,- 179,931, (16.85 per cent of Paid I.'p Capital, as compared with $1,322,287, These Earings amply provide for the payment of $770,000 in dividends, $214,000 for taxes, a contribution of $50,000 to Officers' Pension Fund, and writing off $50,000 from Bank t'remises. Account. With $465,209 brought forward from the previous year, a balance remained in Profit and Loss s ,rcci un t of $560,773. $250 ,- 000 was set aside for Securities De- preciation Reserve, and left a balan- ce of r $31.0,77 3 carried fonvard. Deposits e t.r t, are shown io,•n$90,060,000, l at a reduction from the figures of the previous year. Deposits not bearing interest are $3,460,000 less, and De- , posits bearing interest are $5,929,000 lower, As has been stated, the liquid po- sition is remarkably strong. 'Cash Assets stand at $21,241,882, Of this amount $12,50£),000 is in. Gold and in Dominion Government Notes. Cash Assets are 20.19 per cent. of Public Liabilities ,an increase of nearly 2 per cent, compared with last ycar, Immediately Available Assets have drown a marked improvement "t Char ie PNS INE F cO P.Seis 'JO x.550 niers itod', ~Bil1�7 iss quite, often aoteat protection . ' moraity c iS pradence y sa ' { their ratio '''to Public Liabilities. The total stands at $60,569,000, 57.58 per cent. of Public Liabilities, as against 54,03 per cent. in the previous year. The Bank has Total Investments of approximately $30,000,000, of which $22,000,000 is in Dominion and Provincial Government Bonds. Current Loans and Discounts in Canada quite naturally showed a re- duction in Iine with the falling -off of trade. They stand at $53,645,000, and are $7,600,000 less than in 1931. While the Bank has undertaken the construction of no new buildings in. 1932, $50,000 was written off Bank Premises from Profit and Loss Ac- count. $2,200,000 has been written off Bank Premises Account during the last ten years. The Paid Up Capital of the Bank it $7,000,000 and the Reserve Fund and Undivided Profits $9,310,773. doyou need e Y d WE CAN SUPPLY ANY STYLE BEFORE PLACING YOURORDER PHONE US FOR PRICES Look For The Maple Leaf The Sign ., of Quality Books" New Low Prices Clark's Pork & Beans, can ......7c Northern Brand Canned Corn per can 9c L. of M. Brand Tomatoes, per can 10c B. and B. Brand Peas, can 10c Sliced !Pineapple,'2 cans for 25c Sauer Kraut, 2 cans for 25c Orange Pekoe Tea, Oxford Brand, per lb. ....-..... ...:....-49c Black or Mixed Crown Brand Tea, perlb. ............... 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