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J. A. BRYANS
AGAIN HEADS
HOWICK MUTUAL
Company'e Annual Meeting Harmon
ious — Financial Condition Good
Re-electing John A. Bryans and W
IL Gregg to the Board of Directors
by the cast of a 'singleballot, in the
hands of the chairman, D. D. Sand-
erson, the annual meeting of the
Howie* Farmers' Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Company, in Gorrie on. Tues-
day, developed into a harmonious
Love -feast, This was quite appropri-
ate as the . day was St: Valentine's.
The two officers named will serve for
a three-year term. Auditors A. A.
Graham and E. A. Corbett were also
re-elected.
The Howick Mutual is no longer
a young company. It has completed
sixty years of service and pleasing
references, to the diamond jubilee
were made by several speakers. Coup-
led with these complimentary remarks
were frequent expressions of sorrow
and sympathy over the recent death
of ` W. S. McKercher, for forty-three'
years the faithful secretary of the
Company. The deceased official was
an outstanding man in the insurance
world and his guiding hand had much
to . do in placing the . Iocal organiza-
tion in the forefront of fire compan-
ies. The meeting unanimously form-
ed a vote of appreciation for his val-
ued services, to be recorded in the
minutes and also ;forwarded to Mrs.
McKercher.
The new secretary -treasurer, J. H.
Wylie, made his bow to the policy
holdeirs and his maiden speech show-
ed that the Company would in no
ways sufferfrom his appointment.
Directors : and other speakers paid
tribute to Mr. 'Wylie's ability. Also
at the head table was Miss Aileen
Schaab,, the efficient assistant secre-
tary, to whom. the officials look to
straighten out many a tangle, financ-
ial and otherwise.
It was revealed by the annual state-
ment that the Howick Mutual pass-
ed through a heavy year, though the
losses' were not as severe as in 1931.
Nearly- $64,000 was paid out during
the year, though '$1'6,000 of this am-
ount was for re -insured losses. The
Howick Mutual intends to carry on
as formerly, but purposes safe -guard-
ing itself by the new .policy to be
issued for renewals and new business,
in .which the Company will assume a
two athird risk. When an owner car-
ries one-third of the risk himself he
will naturally be more careful of fire
hazards, several speakers pointed out.
The number of fires due to careless-
ness from lanterns and stoves was
alarming, and all speakers stressed
more cautionto prevent disasters.
An unusual feature was brought to
light by J. A. Bryans, in that at the
last regular meeting, on February 7,
not one claire for loss was presented.
Such had never occurred at any oth-
er meeting in the past forty years,
at least, and was looked upon as a
goodomen for this year.
The 1932 report shows the Com-
pany in.a most favorable condition,
F. F. HOMUTH
-- The—
OPTOMETRIST
WHO NEVER FAILS TO
GIVE SATISFACTION
Phone 118: HARRISTON
with a surplus of approximately. $3.¢,-
000,00.
In some of the addresses the advice
was given that imtnediite reduction
in amount of risks should be under-
taken, as many farmers are now ov-
er -insured, as compared to present
land and stpcic values, No actionwas
taken, but no doubt the officials are
thinking hard,
In addition to the directors speak-
ing, the following addressed, the
meeting, which was not as largely at-
tended as usual: James McFadzean of
Brusels, Geo. T. Nelson, Reeve Gam-
ble, Thos. Inglis, R, Harding, Reeve
Wright of Turnperry, and Thomas
Bradnock. In connection with the
latter, Chairman Sanderson pointed
out Chat Mr. Bradnock was the only
man present who was also at the first
meeting sixty years ago. But it was
also explained that the first meeting
was held in the home of Mr. Brad-
nock's parents' and he was a babe in
arms at the time.
At the meeitng of the Board of
Directors, immediately following the
public gathering, the same officers as
last year were reappointed, viz;
President, J. A. Bryans; Vice Pres.,
Alex. .:McKercher Directors—Hugh
W. Edgar, W. Robert Graham, Wm.
H. Gregg, Jas. T. Wylie.
A year ago the directors took a
voluntary 10% reduction in their sal-
aries and on Tuesday repeated with
another 10% reduction for 1933. The
Auditors, too, volunteered for a sim-
ilar reduction for the ensuing term,
while the Company's agents agreed
on a 10% drop in their commissions.
Such voluntary reductions are com-
mendable, and should be appreciated
by all interested.—Fordwich Record.
GODERICH COUPLE
MARRIED SO YEARS
Mr. and Mrs. William Sanderson
Formerly Lived in Howick
Mr. and Mrs. William Sanderson,
of Goderich, on St. Valentine's Day
observed. the 50th anniversary of
their wedding at the 'home of their
daughter, Mrs. William Bisset, Salt -
ford Heights. A reception was held,
afternoon and evening, to extend con-
gratulations. Representatives of the
W.M.S. and ' Ladies' Aid of Knox
Church carne in a body in honor of
the event, and,, after the reading of
an address, Mrs. Sanderson was pre-
sented with a W.M.S. life member-
ship certificate and pin. The Ladies'
Aid also made a presentation.
There were visitors from mitchell,
Biyth, London, Goderich and sur-
rounding country. Mr, and Mrs. San-
derson were married in Pickering on
St. Valentine's Day, 1883, and lived,
in Howick Township and Harriston
before coming to Saltford. There are
three children and 12 grandchildren
living.
Mr. Sanderson isin his 82nd year
and Mrs. Sanderson in her 72nd, and
both are .enjoying good, health.
HOWICK COUNCIL
Fordwich Feb. ,15,' "1933.—
Council met in the United Church
Hall according to adjournment; all
members' present; the Reeve in the
chair.
Minutes of last regular meeting
were read and on motion of Bryans
and Demerling were adopted.
The auditors, A, A. Graham and
E. A. Fallis gave a report of the 1932
Audit, showing the books to becor-
rect,there being a debit balance of
$5,764.98.-
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Auditors Report be accepted. (carri-
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Moved by Bryans and Lovell that
School Attendance Officers Report
be accepted and, placed on file. (car-
ried).
Moved by Lovell and Demerling
that the Rate of Wages to be payed
by the township for 1933 shall be as
follows—: for teams $3.00 per day;
for men $1.50 per day; the operation
of Crusher to receive 50 cents per
day and the operation of the large
grader 25 cents per day over and a-
bove -the regular rate of pay. (car-
ried).
Moved by Weir and Bryans that
no action be taken on bill from Bruce
County Hospital re Mrs, Lawrence
(carried).
Moved by Demerling and Lovell
that the Reeve be appointed Town-
ship Relief .Officer. (carried).
Moved by Weir and Demerling that
the Clerk be hereby instructed to ad-
vertise for tenders for power to op-
erate Crusher also for power to op-
erate large grader and to scrape gra-
vel to crusher, said tenders to be in
the hands of the Clerk not later than
March 11th. (carried).
Moved by Bryans and Lovell that
W. Hosburgh be granted a refund of
$1.87 being amount due to error in
assessment. (carried).
Moved by Weir and Lovell that
the amount levied on lands detached
from Wroxeter (said assessment
having been levied in error) be re-
funded to those who have paid their.
taxes. (carried).
Moved by Bryans and Lovell that
the tender of T. A. Roberts for all
regular printing and advertising for
township be accepted. (carried).
Moved by Bryans and Weir that
the Clerk be required attend at his
office in Gorrie one day in each week
from 9. A. M. to 5. P. M. (carried).
Moved by Weir and Bryans that
the Clerk be instructed to procure
amendments to Revised Statutes up
to date. (carried).
Moved by Lovell and Bryans that
the former appointment to service
street lights in Fordwich as made on
the recommendation of the Police
Trustees, be sustained as the cost of
service to Fordwich is much lower
than in Gorrie and Wroxeter. (car-
ried).
Moved by Weir and Demerling,.
that the following bills be paid. ,(car- I
ried).
Isaac Gamble, pt. 'salary as Clerk
$35.00, Isaac Gamble, Clerk registrar-.
ing 13. M. & D. $26,50, Stanley Wolfe,
supplies for Mrs. Haherlec to Jan. 9,
$20,00, Stanley Wolfe, supplies for
Mrs. Haberlee to Feb. 15, $20,00, V.
Shera, sheep killed by dogs $5,00, A.
A. Graham, salary as Auditor $30.00,
E. A. Fallis, salary as Auditor $30,00,
Albert Huth, wood for Mrs. Haberlee
$4,50, C Gregg, wood, for tw.p, hall,
$15.00, 33. L. R. Kelly, M.D., services
re Mrs. Pritchard and trip to London
$22.75, Paul Adams, refund of dog
tax $2.00, Municipal World, dog tags
and supplies for Assessor $29,15, T.
A. Sinclair, M.D•., medical services
re Mrs, Lawrence $50,00, United
MktI Church, refit of 'ball $1.50.
Road Expenditures
Oliver Stewart, repair to culvert,
U:50, Robert Ferguson, cutting weeds
$2.80, Thos Peel, cutting weeds $1.40,
John Hyndman, culvert Tile $1.15,
Moved by Weir and Lovell, that
This Council do not adjourn to meet
in the Town Hall, Wroxeter, on the
Third Wednesday in March. Carried.
Isaac Gamble, Clerk.
GORRIE
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baker, of Or-
angehill, also Dr. and Mrs. Kelly of
Fordwich, were Sunday guests of
Mr. and Mrs, George Foster.
Enjoyable Bridge Dinner
A. number from here were enter-
tained at a bridge dinner at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Smythe, of Wroxet-
er, on Thursday evening. The guests
from here took advantage of the snow
and made it a sleighing party as well
when the usual excitement took place
in the manner of an old-fashioned
"Up -set" Nevertheless no one was
injured.
Miss Evelyn Lincoln of Turnberry
visited with her sister, Mrs. John Ca -
fliers, last week.
Mr. John Hang of Tiverton, was
a guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Dane
on Tuesday.
Miss Doris Leonard, of Fordwich,
visited with her cousins, Mrs. A. A.
Taylor and Miss Evelyn Dane this
week,
itir. and Mrs. F. C. Taylor visited
with l'1r. and Mrs, R. Warwick in
Morris on Friday.
Mr. Thos, Bradnock also Mr, Thos.
Nickell both shipped cattle front the
Gorrie station on Saturday, Mr. Nic-
kell shipping a mixed car, cattle and
hogs.
Single Men Wine Hockey Game
On Wednesday evening a number
were present at Gorrie Arena to see
a lively hockey game between the
'Married teen and Single men, the lat-
j ter winning by a score of 8-6. It
proved a very good game, with just
enough penalties to make it interest-
ing, and Milford Nash was the ref-
eree for the game. The line-ups were
Single leen: W. Edgar, defense, Mus-
grove, Kaine; forward, Hastie, Van -
stone, Hamilton, subs, Shera, Short,
Ashton. Married men: A. Edgar, de-
fense, Stephens, Austin; forwards,
Jones, 13rown, King, subs„ Bolton,
Toner, Irwin and Ashton,
It is expected tate play-off between
thecs two teams will be held this
Friday night.
Mrs, M. Ross returned' home on
Saturday after spending the past two
weeks with her daughter, Mrs, J. J,
Allen in Wroxeter, who has been Al..
Behnore Hockey Team paid t
friendly visit to Gorrie on Friday
night, ,and played a nice friendly
game. The score was 7-3 for the
Delmore team, Tlie referee was E.
W. 13olton, Gorrie.
Mr, and ,Mrs. George McDonald,
of Molesworth, were Sunday guests
of R. G. and Mrs. Newton.
Miss R. Phillips, of Hamilton is a
guest at the parsonage, the hone of
Rev, and Mrs, Butt,
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Steurnol, late
of Wingham, have moved to Gorrie
to reside.
Mission Circle Entertain
Husbands and Friends
The members of the Progressive
Mission Circle entertained their hus-
bands and friends at the home of
Mrs, L. F. Ashton, Hon, President,
on Monday night. Following the op-
ening. exercises, the President, Mrs.
A. A. Taylor, led in repeating the
23rd Psalm. Miss Velma Lennox
then favored ,with a delightful solo,
with piano and violin accompaniment
followed by a reading by Miss Mar-
jorie Baker. Miss Evelyn Stephen
gave an instrumental, After five min-
utes of sing -song the program coin -
.
conducted three entertaining
contests. Refreshments were also
served,
Y. P. S. WILL
HOLD DEBATE
The regular meeting .of the Y. P.
S. was held in the Sunday School
rooms on Thursday evening, with
Robert Dargue, Citizenship Conven-
or, in charge. The meeting opened in
the usual manner, after which Mr.
Dargue led in responsive reading.
Hymn 701, following the hymn "Un-
to the Hills," Rev. Butt gave a short
address. on Rev, Dr. Tucker's vision
of Africa. Rev. Dr, Tucker himself
a missionary in that country, brings
a different view of the people there,
than is generally known. Mr. Mat-
thew Frizzell rendered the beautiful
hymn "Breathe on. me, Breath of
God." A nomination and election of
a Muncipal Council was held, result-
ing after the various address by each
candidate, Reeve: Miss Evelyn Ste-
phens, Deputy, Hector Hamilton;
Council, Beryl Ashton, Mrs. Shera
and Melvin Taylor.
The Council will debate upon the
subject "Resolved that the Old Age
Pension is a Benefit to the Country"
with Mrs. Shera and Hector Hamil-
ton on the affirmative and Miss B.
Ashton and Melvin Taylor on the
engatite. This debate taking place
on the next citizenship night.
The minutes of the previous meet-
ing were approved as read, and ar-
rangements made for a skating party
to be held in Gorrie Arena on Wed- -
nesday night. The meeting closed
with hymn 548 and. the Mizpah bene-
diction,
WOMAN'S ASSOC.
HAVE GOOD MEETING
A .large number were present at the
W. A. of United Church meeting held
at the parsonage on Thursday after-
noon, MT's, H. S trlie;, President
,
occupied the chair, The opening
hymn "Work for the Night is Com-
ing," followed by prayer by Mrs: W.
G. Strong, ' The Scripture Lesson was
taken by Mrs: W. H. ,Gregg. • :Mrs.
Whitfield gave a short reading entit-
led ' "A Martha", "Jesus, Lover of
Uy Soul" was theft sung,, after which
Mrs. T. 0, Johnston, Stewardship
Convenor, gave the history of .the;
song. Mrs, Abram gave a short read-
ing on "How to Quarrel." Miuntee
were then read and adopted, follow-
ed by the roll call, Mrs, A. E. Ton-
er on behalf of the society, spoke
words of appreciation to Mrs. Abram
who has been an active member in
the society and who is leaving for
Ethel where she and her husband and
son will make their home. Mrs, Ab-
ram made a short reply thanking the
ladies.
The meeting closed with the hymn
"Faith of Our Fathers," and prayer
by Mrs. T. O. Johnston. Refresh-
ments were served by the lunch com-
mittee and the hostess.
GORRIE UN. CHURCH
CHOIR CONCERT
Gorrie United "Church Annual
Choir Concert was held in the school
rooms of the church on Tuesday ev-
ening and was filled to capacity with
an appreciative audience.
The chairman, Mr. W. H. Gregg.,
ir, his address, paid high tribute to
the choir and their- work, as did the
pastor, Rev. Gordon W. Butt, in his
short address. Rev. R. S. Jones, of
St, Stephen's. Anglican Church,' gave
a short address pertaining to the
Valentine. The program was opened
by an appropriate chorus, 'after which
the following took place: whistling
solo, Glen, King; piano duet, Misses
Stephen and Graham; violin .selec
tion, R. A. Ashton. A play by thir
teen members entitled what it prov-
ed to be "A Perplexing - Situation,"
when each actress and actor did ex-
ceeding ly well. Bass horn solo, Mr.
Bert Cooke; mixed quartette, Mes-
dames Keine and Abram, Mr, H.
Sperling and W. Earngey Jr., .solo,
Miss Evelyn Stephens, Piano duet,
Misses Ruttan and Stephens, and the
last number on the well -arranged
program being a tableau drama when.
the group acted "Tenting to -night"
"Tramp, Tramp, Trainp," and "The
Empty Chair."
GORRIE RINK
DOES WELL
Two rinks of our prominent Gorrie
Curlers attended the Bonspeil held in
Wroxeter Arena, on Friday of last
week. There were nine rinks • com-
peting, those coming from Belmore,
Fordwich and Gorrie. Very interest-
ing games were played, everyone be-
ing right on the job and the visitors
did not return home until the wee
sma' hours of the morning. We con-
gratluate one of our Gorrie rinks on
their good playing and bringing
home lst prize. The winners were:
H. Hastie, A. E. Toner, Jas. Doug-
las, M. Nash, skip.
10th LINE HOWICK
There are quite a. lot on the sick
list in this vicinity.
Mrs. Anderson came home last
Tuesday after spending two weeks
with her mother and is much improv-
ed in health.
Little David Dinsmore visited one
day withhis grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. T. Pritchard.
Miss Doris Craig spent one day
this week with her friend, Mrs. B.
Holtom.
Mrs. Evelyn Strong and little Mar-
ion, spent Sunday at William Craig's.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Strong spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Boyd,
WROXETER
Mrs. Robt. McMichael who under-
went an operation for goitre in a
hospital at Toronto a couple o£
elks ago returned to her home on
Saturday.
Air, Wm, Thornton and Miss Gall-
aher of Mutvale, were guests of Mr,
and S. 1Vrn. Gallaher nn "Tuesday,
Mr and Mrs. lien Ringlet, who
has been caring for the tatter's sis-
ter, 'Miss Carmichael, for the past few
weeks, returned to their home at
Preston one day last week.
Mrs, Ruttan's many friends will be
pleased to hear she is improving af-
ter her recctrt illness.
Social Club
The Young People's Club held
their meeting on Tuesday evening of
last week, Dive Hundred was enjoy-
ed, Daisy Stocks and Bill Durst hold
ing highest ;score. Rcfresbinetits were
served by Archie„ Edgar. and Bill:
IMairst, the committee in charge.
Mr. said Mrs, Ga S. Smythe enter-
tained
nter-toined a number of friends to a Din-
ner Bridge on Thursday evening last.
Mr: Thos, Hemphill was a Hensall
`Visitor 011 Monday.
Mr and Mrs, j. Foster were Stine
ilq
% ` in" Charlie a 's -
"It'd be quite a.
compliment t' mot
0 u t' be told we
have Th' ment1it7 co'
a twelve year odd
-ca n. i Iin5 what a
twelve year cold
yoi 'tel'
day visitors at the home of R. Jack -
lip.
Friends in the community were
shocked to hear of the sudden death
of Mr. Geo. Wylie, who was found
dead in bed on Sunday morning, Al-
though Mr. Wylie had rather a seri-
ous heart , condition, he was in his
usual health on Saturday. He leaves
to "mount' his loss, his wife, three
daughters and two sons, to whom we
extend deepest sympathy.
Mr. Alfred Agar who has spent the
past three months in England, ex-
pects to sail for Canada soon, Ieav-
ing Liverpool on Duchess of York on
March, 3rd.
Mr. Andy Inglis, of Woodstock,
formerly of the Bank of Commerce
Staff here, was a guest of Mrs. Mary
Edgar, on Monday.
Miss Dorothy Sothern, of Ford-
wich, spent the week -end with her
friends, Misses Jean and Doris El-
liott.
Miss H. Hutchison, teacher of No.
1, Turnberry school, is ill with flu.
The Woman's Association of the
Lnited Church are planning a supper
to be held around March 17th. Kind-
ly keep this in mind. Particulars will
be announced at a later date,
Friends of George Gallagher will
be pleased to know he is improving
each day, and may be able to leave
the hospital in a few days,
Miss Doris Elliott spent last week
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ad-
ams.
Mrs. Nelson Cardiff, of Brussels,
was a week -end guest of her sister,
Mrs. Peter S. McEwen.
Additional Wroxeter News will be
found on Page Four.
New ow
Prices
Clark's Pork & Beans, can .-...7c
Northern Brand Canned Conn
per can 9c
L. of M. Brand Tomatoes,
per can 10c
B. and B. Brand Peas, can 1Oc
Sliced tPineapple, 2 cans for 25c
Sauer Kraut, 2 cans for ...
Orange Pekoe Tea, Oxford
Brand, per lb ....
Black or Mixed Crown Brand
Tea, per Ib. ....-39c
Good India Black Tea,
Special at °9c
Fresh Ground Coffee at
per lb .........40c, 50c and 60c
Men's Wool 'Sox, pair ,........-ZOc
Heavy Wool Sox, 4 prs95c
Men's Wool Knit Sweaters 2.19
Jumbo Knit Sweaters .....
Men's Heavy Wool Shirts and
Drawers, each 98c
Men's Overcoats from
$14.95 to $23.00.
Men's Rubbers and Over -
Shoes Reduced , 20%
Men's Heavy Striped Overalls
and Smocks, each 98c
Men's Mitts and Gloves, Shirts,
Etc., all Reduced in Price.,
Watch for our Saturday. Week-
End Specials at still Lower
Prices,
Poultry Supplies, Shell Grit,
Oyster Shell and Grit sold here
Trade. in Your Eggs ,and Cream
here.
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Store ., Wroxeter