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The Wingham Advance Times, 1933-10-05, Page 1With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents Amar4uNimsairr, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER. 5th, 1933 Subscriptione $2.01) Per VICTORIA PLAYERS HIGHLY ACCLA/MED We announced last week that the Victoria, Players of Goderich would be here Fall Fair night under the ,auspices of the Chamber of Com- merce and in, aid of the X -Ray Fund for the Hospital, Since that time we have been hear-. ing much favorable cotriment on the ability of these players and we fully ,expect that the Town Hall will be -spacked for the occasion. Those who .saw them last year are loud in their praise of •the splendid programme they pffered and their play this year, entitled `A Wild Flower of the is a comedy -drama with many a' laugh and not a few tugs at the heart strings. , Winghaanites are all proud of the fact that Mrs. J, E. Mutch, a former Wingha.m, girl, is the director of the play and to her and her talented fam- ily much credit is due for the success that has come to the Victoria play- ers. She is ably assisted in her work by several good people of Goderich whose ability in character interpre- tation is far above the average. A splendid evening is assured. for all who attend. WEDDINGS Kerr - Jelmston The marriage of Wilma Scott, dau- ghter of Mr, and Mrs. Adam Johns- ton to Joseph Edward Kerr, son of Ifr. and Mrs. Geo. Kerr, East Wawa - nosh, took place in London on Wed- nesday, Sept 27th. The ceretnony was performed by Rev. Mr. Lowe of London. After a motor trip they will reside in Wingham. Stores Open Fair Day, Oct. llth' Although the stores will be closed on Wednesday afternoons during October, they will open all day on 'Wednesday next week, Oct. 11. The Teasonfor the stores being open that 'Wednesday afternoon is that they will be closed all day Monday, which Is Thanksgiving Day. :St. Andrew's Anniversary Services On Sunday next, October 8th, an- niversary services will be held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian ,Church. Rev. Francis Scott MacKenzie, Principal ,of the Montreal Presbyterian College •and son of the late John Neil Mac- Kenzie, of Ashfield, will deliver the sermon at both morning and even- ing services. The choir render .special music for the occasion. , • 'Taking Cattle to England On Thursday of this week a large shipment of cattle is leaving here for the old country. We understand that the shipment will be 12 carloads. 'Wilfred McICague, Culross, is shipp- • ing 3 cars and Jack Mitchell, Turn - berry, is shipping 2 cars, These two men are going to the old country to 'better know about exporting cattle. Toni Biggs of Culross is going along with therm They will be away about .a month. • Southampton Stop ilagersville • On Saturday afternoon Southamp- • ton, Intermediate B Ontario Amateur Baseball Champions -eliminated Hai- ersville in the third and deciding game of their playdown series at Guelph by a score of 3-0, Goldsmith pitched a no -run no -hit game. 'Hag- ersville won the first game in Hag- ersyille 2-0 and the Sailors won the return ganae in Southampton 1-0 when Lefty Goldsmith hit a homer inethe ninth inning. Southampton will now meet the winners of the Picton- Falcoribridge series for the Inter- mediate 13 Championship. Chantanqua Children's Parade Miss Bearden, the Chautauqua representative, organized a children's parade for last Friday afternoon and the children turned out in large num- bers dressed in a variety of costumes that were highly amusing. The four winners were given season's tickets to the Chautauqua programmes which were present at the Town Hall Fri- day night. The winners were: boys, Clarence Cantelon and Don Smith; girls, Dorothy French and Betty Lloyd. Miss j. Weir arid Mr. H. Gar- lick were the judges. A jelly bean contest was also held in which the childret gitessed the number of jelly beans in a jar, Velma Stoakley guess- ed the correct number 499, and re- ceived a8eason's ticket to the Chau- tauqua. Five guessed within one of the dorrect ntimber itnd they received jelly beaes as prizes, The guesses were: Helen Groves 48, Jean Lee, Alice Dore, jack Garbatt flatly Hewitt& each guessed. 500, DEDICATION OF NEW MASONIC HALL Most Worshipful F. A's Copus, Strat- ford', Officiated—Many Visiting Masons Present, A.bdut 250 Present for the Banquet On July 10th, 1873, Wingharn Lodge No. 286, A,F, & A.M. had its birth and received its , charter. Mr. j. E. Tamblyn was the first Master and at that time little did the Mas- ons of this district even dream of having such a magnificent Masonic building as the lodge now has. After much work the present building was completed and ready for use last spring but the clitnax to all this pre- paration took place last Thursday when the dedication Ceremony in con- nection with this building took place. The ceremony was performed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master F. A. Copus of Stratford, the Grand Secretary W. M. Logan of Hamilton, assisted by other Grand Lodge offic- ers, Following the dedication cere- niony the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary addressed. the lodge there being about 250 present. Presentation, to Grand Master As the lodge was about to close Wor. Bros. G. H. Ross and a Olver, on behalf of the Wingham Lodge, presented the GranWMaster with a gold -headed umbrella beautifully .en- graved and fittingly inscribed for the occasion. Following the conclusion of the ceremonies at the lodge a ban- quet was served in the Armouries by the Wornen's Institute. R Wqr. Bro. W..H. Logan, D.D. G.M. of North Huron,wasToastmas- ter and the toast to the King was giv- en by R. Wor. Bro. G. S. Fowler of Teeswater to which Wor. Bro. R. C. Redmond of town, responded. Most Worshipful the Grand Mas- ter, F. A. Copus, was then,introduced by the toastmaster and his address was one of the most masterful word pictures that one could ever wish to hear. His address was that of an id- ealist and there was not a. person pre- sent who would not be the better of hearing his magnificent lecture. The toast to Grand Lodge was given by Won Bro. A. W. Hamilton, of Luck - now, to which R. Wor. Bro. E. E. Bruce of Kincardine, responded. Wor. Bro. WaJ. Adams, Wingham, propos- ed the guest toast, the brethren res- ponding. being, R. Wor. Bro. H. C. Campbell of Port Elgin, R Wor. Bro. W. I -L Kress of Durham and Wor. Bro. Hugh Hill of Goderich. The musical part of the programme were • solos by Bros. Weir Elliott of Wingham, 0. Crawford of Ripley and Bruce Edgar of Toronto, During the banquet Miss Tena Reid -delightfully entertained at the piano. Thanksgiving Day, Next Monday Thanksgiving Day, will be next Monday,. Octc>ber 9th, as previously a,nnounced. Thisis a public holiday and the stores will be closed all day. To Study at Chicago Bruce Fax left .on Friday for Chi- cago where he will commence his studies at the National School of Chiropractics. His father and mother and sister, Vesta, motored to Chicago with him and spent the week -end there. Headquarters for Famous Coleman's Meats Sugar -cured Meats .and Batons -- Back Bacon 19c lb., Ham Buff Rolls small and lean 16e lb, whole meat Pork Sausage 17c lb, Spare Ribs 2 lbs. 23c; Roast Ham 35c lb.; Roast Loin 38c lb.; Cooked Ham 31c lb.; Bologna 15c lb.; Weiners 15c lb. Or- ders taken for fresh spare- ribs and Tenderloin must be booked by Fri- day evening for Saturday ,clellvery.— Red Front Grocery. W 1. ENTERTAIN WHITECHURCH W. I. The Women's Institute held a very interesting meeting in the Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon last week when they were hostesses to the White- church Branch of the Institute. Fol- lowing the usual business period the members of the Whitechurch testi - hitt gave the following program: in- strumentals on piatio, Mac Wight man, Leila Leggatt; readings, Mrs, Frank Henry, Mrs. Robert MowbaaYi Mrs. Lance Grain, Mrs., Tervitt';' sol- os, Mrs, Walter Lott, 'Mrs. Harold Sparling, Miss Susie Carrick; violin selection, Mrs, Ezra Scholtz, Lunch wat served at the close of the program. • UNITED CHURCH AN- NIVERSARY SERVICES Wingham United"Church was at- tended on Sunday at both morning and evening services by large congre- gations on the occasion of their an- niversary 'services, Rev. E, F. Arm- strong, 13.A,, of St. Paul' a United Church, Bowmanville, had charge bf the services. Rev. L H. Currie, min- ister of the church was in Bowman- ville and conducted the seavices in Mr. Armstrong's church, • It was a fitting tribute to Rev. Armstrong, a former minister of the church, that the congregations were so large at both services. At the morning service Rev. Armstrong took for his subject "The Undefeated Re- mainder"• and at the evening service based his address ,on "Kriow Your Era." Both his addresses tbuched on how present-day conditions touched our 'everyday life and the social evils of these troublesome times. The choir rendered a special an- them at both services, in the morning Mrs. j. M. McKay taking the solo part., At both services Mr..l3ruce Ed- gar sang a solo and Miss Jean Chris- tie and Mrs. J. M. McKay sang a duet. SINGLES TOURNEY SPLENDID EVENT The annual Singles Bowling Tour- nament held on the local greenson Wednesday last week was very suc- cessful, there, being 34 entries: God- erich '6, Pahnerston,4, Kincardine 4, Brussels 2, Teeswater 1, Hanover 2, local 15. Three events were played and the games were 14 ends with no dead ends. First and second in the Trophy and the Association events, also fourth in the Consolation, were won by local entries. Trophy event; 1st Jack Ma- son; 2n& Art Wilson, Association, 1st A. Crawford; 2ncl" 0. Habkirk; runners-tse, Wally Miller, Ed: Nash. Consolation event, lstaG Hofforth, Hanover; 2nd Ed. Mason, Goderich; 3rd J. McVicar, Goderich; 4th, And- rew Taylor, Wingha.m. Dr. Cald'er Improving We are pleased to report that Dr. Margaret Calder, who was operated on in the Toronto General Hospital on Monday of last week, is making a satisfactory recovery. TAG DAY FOR HOS- • PITAL X-RAY FUND Fall Fair Officials Show Co-operation Acknowledging the splendid work of the Wing -ham Chamber of Com- merce in supplying an up-to-date X - Ray equipment for our local Hospi- tal, the Fall Fair officials have been graciously pleased to grant that or- ganization the privilege of holding a Tag Day in connection with the Fair, the proceeds to go to the X - Ray fund. • • A capable committee has taken charge af arranging all details:* The Taggers will be dressed to represent Nurses and they will have a definite objective in their tagging operations. A donation of twenty-five cents will be rewarded, with a ticket to the Fall Fair concert, and. a donation of fifty tents will be rewarded by both a tic- ket to the Fall Fair Concert and a ticket on the beautiful Fox Fur don- ated to the X -Ray Fund by the Al- lan-DuVal Fox Farm. For subscrip- tions of larger size an additional ti- cket on the Fax Fur will be given for each additional twenty-five cents, Smaller donations will also be very gratefully received. • X -Ray Doing Great Work Officials of the hospital are now wondering how they got along with- out an X -Ray machine for so long. Many patients at the hospital have found it invaluable in assisting the ctire of their trouble and difficult cases have been reedered easy by the prompt use of the machine. Those who have had X -Ray pictares taken marvel at the speed and simplicity with ,which these pictures are pro- dueed and those familiar with X -Ray work claim the Wingham machine to be exceptionally efficient, $850.00 Still Needed The fund to pay for the machine has been gtadually growing but about $850.00 is Still required before the debt 'against it is wiped out. The Chamber of Commerce is therefore vet.y grateful to the Fall Fair in so worthy an enterprise and ask that the people may treat the taggers as gen- erously as possible. CHAUTAUQUA WAS MUCH ENJOYED Attendance at These Splendid Pro- grams Was Small, The Chautauqua programs which were presented in the Town Hall on Friday and Saturday of last week, and Monday and Tuesday of .this week, were of the usual high standard and those who attended this festival were lye/I-pleased with these presntations. The season ticket sale for the festival was a disappointment. The opening program of Friday night, Deep River Plantation Singers was highly entertaining and the way the colored boys sent forth their har- mony was a real treat. Saturday's programs were well re- ceived. In the afternoon Robert Han- scom gave a lecture recital and Dor- othy Sisson's exhibition of throat warbling was a very pleasing added feature to the program. Saturday ev- ening the play "Sun tp" was present- ed and the acting of Robert Hanscom and his company was excellent. Mx:, Hanscom took the part of "Widow Cagle" and his clever impersonation was well received. The musicale by the Lombard En- tertainets of radio fame on Monday was deserving of ,a much larger aud- ience. They combined a musical pro grain of the classics and musical sketches that was a rare musical treat. Supporting; them on this pro- gram was Joe Marks, whose violin selections were well received Robert M. Zimmerman, who for twenty years has been a deep-sea diver, gave a lecture Monday even- ing "On the Bottom of the Sea." It was most entertaining and instruct- ive. His display of marine specimens was well, worth going miles to see, Tuesday afterneon Sue Hastings' Marionettes provided the program and these little life -like dolls are truly entertaining. The children were cap- tivated and the grown-ups in the aud- ience more than delighted. The farce comedy "A Pair of Six- es" that closed .these programs on Tuesday evening by the Canadian Players, was well staged and acted. The humorous situations that devel- oped during this presentation kept the adttience much amused. The ap- plause and laughter of those in the -audience was tangible evidence that this farce comedy was rnuch enjoyed. Purchased House • Mr. G. A Schatte, local bandmas- ter, has purchased the Bert Elliott property on Josephine Street, north of the C.N.R. station. Mr. Schatte, who now lives onjohn St., will move into his new home the end of Octo- ber. Mr. Elliott and his family are moving to Goderich next week. Anniversary Services In connection with, Knox Presby- terian Church, Belgrave, will be held on Sunday, Oct. 15th, with morning and evening service at the usual hours, conducted by the Rey. Dr. Barnett of Goderich. Special music is being prepared for the occasion. A cordial welcome is extendedto all to attend these services. Mollisons Fail on Tuesday The attempt of Captain James and Mrs. Mollison, British aviation aces, to take off Tuesday morning for Bag- dad, Iraq, in an effort to establish a new non-stop flying record, suffered a serious setback when the undercar- riage of their plane, Seafarer II, was twisted when caught in a criss-cross wind, which plunged the machine downward when it was some five feet in the air. Two attempts were made to raise the plane into the air but were unsuccessful. They took their plane to Toronto for repairs and if the plane is ready they Will try again to -day, Wednesday. FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, OCT. 8 - 14 Faced with an annual fire toll of 300 lives and $45,000,000 in property damage, Canada will set aside the week of Ott, 8-14 as a special fire prevention week.' A proclamation to this effect was made in the Canada Gazette. The proclamation says that 80 per cent of fires in Canada are chargeable to ignorance and neglect. It is recommended that all dwellitigs be inspected for fire hazards during the week, rubbish cleared from stor- es, warehousee and factories; that hotels and theatres and public build- ings be inspected for fire traps and that fire drills be held in 8c11001g, store,lactories arid publie gathering places. ALL READY FOR • THE FALL FAIR The Directors of the Turnberry Agrichatural Society have practically completed all arrangements fey the Wingham Fall Fair which will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, next week, Oct. 10th and llth. This Fair is the last fair of the sea- son and as entries are already pouring •'Major the Hon. Robert Weir Who will officially open the Wing - ham Fall Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 11 in to the Secretary, it is expected the exhibits this year will be even great- er than Iast year when a record was established. The public should. appreciate the splendid work the directors are do- ing in making this fair such an out- standing success and as there wilt be something of interest to hold the at- tention of both old and young the, at- tendance should be larger than ever. Meet your friends at the Wingham Fall Fair. Farmers and Poultqle.en Attention! We buy eggs—do our own grading paying the Highest Market Prices cash or lc dozen more if traded in store. Red Front Grocery. Wedding Anniversaries A unique event was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Mcs Ewen on Wednesday, Sept. 27th, that being their wedding anniversary. It was also the wedding anniversary of their guests, Will and Mrs. Abram, Alex. and Mrs. Campbell, A sumptu- ous wedding dinner was served and a pleasant social event spent. Women's Institute Express Their Appreciation The members of the Wingham Branch of the Women's Institute wish to thank the ladies of the town, also members of the Whitechurch Branch and the High school girls that assist- ed at the preparation of the Mansons' banquet which was held last Thurs- day evening, and to state that their help was very much appreciated. Ite May Be Old But He Has Young Ideas The ninety-year-old speed -skating champion of Canada by default, for no °thee nonagenarian has taken up his challetage, joseph Arsertautt of Wellingtott, Prince Edward Island, where he was for years station, mas- ter for the Canadian National Rail- ways, wants to become an aviator, A visit frotn relatives who flew front New York led to Mr. Arsenault's am- bition, He is Pow taking lessons and hopes to gale his pilot's certificate, Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Oliver Stokes when relatives and friends ga- thered to celebrate with them their 25th wedding anniversary. The bride and groom were the recipients of many beautiful gifts, also many let- ters of congratulations were received during the day. Friends were present from Toronto Linwood, Newton, Milverton and Wroxeter. Joynt Trophy Still Here Lucknow is making a determined effort to take the Joynt Bowling tro- phy which is held by the local club back to Lucknow. Last week an ef- fort was made to lift this trophy and the game was very close. On Mon- day night another attempt was made by F. Campbell, R. Rae,3, Agnew, and W. McCoy, skip, and the game was close, the local rink winning by 17-13. The local rink defending this trophy is A. Wilson, H. Sherbondy, O. Thompson, J. Mason, skip. COUNCIL RESCIND , MEAT BY-LAW GoNveoseran.ou4theinn:siod4Tema_daTkeorewynt001, Siemer ttstHisfgrtoh, mway The regular meeting, of the Town Council was held in the council chant bers on Monday evening with all the members present except Coma Dav- idson. • His Worship Ma.yox Willis in the chair. The minutes oftha pzevious regular meeting were read and adop- ted. • A communication was received from the Dept. of Highways oi the Pro- vincial Government which stated that the Dept. had taken over the part or Highway No. 4 inside the town limits from the southerly b.oundary to Scott St. This portion of the highway will in future bemaintainedby the Gov- ernment. • A letter was readfrom the officers and teachers of Si. Andrew's Sunday School objecting to any change in the dance by-law. According to. this by- law all public dances must close at 1 ann. A letter was read from the Cham- ber of Commerce asking the use of the Town Hall on Wednesday, Oct. llth, (nal Fair Night), whena they are having the Victoria Players pre- sent a play. The proceeds are for the X -Ray Fund. •This matter was left over wadi the next meeting. Coun. Galionr reporting for the Street Committee reported the work done by this department for the last month. He reported the sidewalk work in front of the Post Office fin- ished and that tile had been laid east of the Highway where storm sewer cellar drains empty. Also some tile placed in ditch at Fred MacLean's, corner and near Mrs. Ansley, The finance committee eported a number of accounts properly certified and recommended payment. Moved. by Conn. Elliott and Coun. Wilkinson that the report of the fin- ance coramitte be adopted.—Caried. • Coma Baker.stated that the Pro- perty Committee had found the roof of building at weigh scales in poor condition and that this matter has been attended to. Reeve McKibbon reported for the Cemetery Committee that the fences and tool house at the cemetery had been painted and that this property is in good shape. Work on the road near the cemetery is being carried out by the County. By-law 1049, which is a by-law to rescind all by-laws regarding the sale of meat in the town was carried on motion of Couns. Elliott and Baker, • Coun. Hanna had given notice of motion at a previous meeting that he would introduce a by-law to change the dance by-Iaw. His motion at this meeting did not have the support of a seconder and the dance by-law re- mains unchanged. Coun. Gilmour suggested that wood be procured for transients to cut in return for meals received. Following discussion nothing was done regard- ing- this suggestion. Mayor Willis reported that he had written the Canadian Medical Assoc. whose headquarters are in Toronto regarding diphtheria toxoid and had received a reply stating that this fortn of treatment would absolutely immunize children froxn this dreadful disease. The Board of Health have under consideration the using of this toxoid. Court. Hanna asked if it was poss- ible to place a license on sale of meat by people who do not do business in the town. The Clerk waS instructed to get the advice of the town Solicitor regarding this matter, • The following is a statement given by the clerk of the a.rrears in taxes: 1931 $473.94; 1932 83897.67; Total, $4371.61, Council then adjourned. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTEND MEET AT FERGUS • Last year at Arthur the local High School won the Interscholastic meet but this year, last Friday, at Pergtis they came third with 56 points which was also a very .cerditable perform- ance, Ferges are the champions for this year and have possession of the challenge eup fot the year when the 'meet will again decide a winner, The points gained by each school are as follows: Fermis 184 points, Arthur 111, Winghane 56, Elmira 42, Listow- el 18, Palmerston 18, Moak Varest 12, Harriston 8, Drayton S. GOOD NEWS FOR HYDRO USERS Ten Per Cent, Rebate to Consumers The consumers of electricity of Wingharn will have a delightful sur- prise wherithey receive their Nov- ember bill from the Utilities Com- mission, The Utilities Commission have been instructed to rebate ten PCI cent. of all domestic, commerciat and power Payments made during the year 1932. The amount that each user will have rebated will be deducted from their November bill. It has also been decided by the Commission that any person who are in arrears for light supplies that the amount of rebate they receive will be charged against these arrears. • This rebate of ten per cent. will mean a great saving to the people of Wingham. Take for ,example a home that paid the Commission $1.00 last year will have $10 credit on their November bill. If by any chance the amount of the November bill is not sufficient to take up the rebate, the balance of the rebate will apply on the next bill issued. Cribbage Tourney Friday Night The local Post of the Canadian Le- gion will hold a Cribbage tournament in the Armouries on Friday night. Ail cribbage players welcome. Play to start at 8.15 sharp, Be on time and, do not holp up the play. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Tewn°exPticwt.uereeks. at the Lyceum The- atrMiss Yvonne McPherson spent alast week visiting friends in Detroit Janet Gaynor in "Adorable at the Lycemn Theatre for Thanksgiving. Miss Jean Clemens, Toronto, is the guest of Mrs. J. H. Crawford this week Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell, To- ronto, spent a few days last week in town. Mr. Carman Coutts left this week to continue his studies at the 0.A.C, Guelph. Oliver Fells of London, spent Sun- day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.. j. E. Fells. • Special Attraction at Lyceum The- atre, Monday Tuesday and Wednes- day next week. • Miss Mabel Anderson of Wyoming. visited over the week -end with her friend Fairy Fells. Putting Canada back on its feet, Use Cress Corn Salve. At McKilas bon's Drug Store. Mr, Ross Wilson of Port Huron, spent the week -end with Mr. and; Mrs. W. F. Burgman. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Corbett and 'dans ghter, Mrs. Will Finch, of Stratford, spent the week -end in town. • Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Greer and son, Jack, of Toronto,- were the week -end, guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Greer. See Lyceum Theatre Ad. for spec- ial attraction next week. Dr, and Mrs. George Ross and children were in Brussels on Sunday!. attending a re -union of the Ross fam- ily. • Mr. and Mrs. Ross Quirrie of Lon- don and daughter, Joan, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong, Principal A. L. Posliff will be a, speaker at the Huron Teachers' Con- vention being held at Goderich thia' Thursday and Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. j. Moore and Mrs. F. F. Wilton also Miss I3etsy Moore, all of Windsor, spent • the week -end with Dr, and Mrs. F. A. Parker. • MsW. Turner and. Mrs, V. R. VanNorman motored to Toronto last week. Mrs. Vaallormatt is spending a month with her daughter, Mrs, A, Sainsbury. Mrs, Douglas Weatherall and dau- ghter, Connie, also Mrs: Weatherall Sr,, of Detroit, were guests for a con - Vie r4r.days llast week with Mrs. (DO borne • Mrs, H. FlinsCliffe and son Clar- ence are spending a few days in town. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hinscliffe and 1Vtrs, Clarence Iiinsclifle spent the week -end here. • Mrs. 11, Burlingham, Mrs. Erskine and Mrs. L. Scott, all at Winnipeg 'who have visiting with D. and Mrs,, A. T. Pord for the past six weeks left on Priday for their home. Mrs. FL Diamond who for the past two weeks has been at her home, John St„, returned on Saturday last tO 303 Kildare Rd .i the home of her daughter, Mrs, L. Saun- ders.