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WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24th 1935
Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year
FALL FAIR
ANNUAL MEETING
Splendid Meeting of the. Turnberry
Agricultural Society.
The annual meeting of the Turn -
berry Agricultural Society which was
held in the town hall on Friday after-
aioon was well represented. The :re-
ports presented were most encourag-
ing, theereceipts being slightly ahead
of the previous year. ,
The officers and directors for 1935
-are as follows:
Hon. Pres. -Richard Wilton.
President—R. J. Currie,
lst Vice Pres. -Geo. Cruikshank.
2nd Vice Pres.—Adam Robertson.
Secretary -W. J. Greer.
Treasurer -J. R. M. Spittal
Directors — J. D. Beecroft; David
`Fortune, Robert Coultes, . W. A. Mc-
Gill, Thomas Moore, Frank Thomp
.son, Harold Prottor, Mayor John W.
:Hanna, John L McEwen.: '
Associate Dricetors—Frank Henry,.
"Isaac Wright,' Joseph Brandon, John
''Gillespie, R. Proctor, William Wel-
lings, Benson < Cruikshank, John Tay-
lor, J. 'W.' McKihbon, Roland Grain,,
'Herbert Campbell, Andrew McDoug-
The lady directors are the wives of
-the officers, directors and associate
'directors. •
Auditors—Robert Cruikshank, R. J.
Hetherington.
R. J. Carrie and Harold Proctor
were apointecl delegates to the Ontar-
io Association; of` Fairs to be held in
Toronto, February 7th.
W. C. T. U.
The regular monthly meeting of the
local union was held at the home of
Mrs.: T. Kew, Frances St. Mrs. Tyn-
- •'tall, President, in the cair. The meet-
ing hymn, "Take time to be holy",
after devotional exercises, many lad-
ies taking part, the clip sheet was
•oonrl.ucted by the president.
Miss Marie Kelly gave a recitation
-which was very much enjoyed. A
ileasant feature of the meeting was
-the presentation of prizes to those
•-writing on the National Temperance
'Study Course in the different Sunday
schools in the town,- 10 in all, 1 sen-
ior, 3 intermediate and 6' junior.
The results were as follows:
Senior -Louise Kelly (Baptist) 94
per cent. ,
Intermediate — Jean Tervitt (Pres-
byterian) 92%; Jean Breen, (United)
'74%; Reggie, Collar (Baptist) 74%.
Junior --- Mary. Tervitt (Presbyter-
ian) 100%, Bernice Norman (Presby-
terian) '72%; Mary King (United)
'95%; Jean,. McKague (Presbyterian)
:92%; Norman Mundy (Baptist) 98%;
Laura Collar (Baptist) 70%..
The next meeting' will be held at
the halt home a f r. Cosens M s the second
Thursday in February,
Y. P. S. HAD
,FINE MEETING
on Monday evening' the Y. P. S.
of the United Church, held their reg-
aalar; ineeting in the Sunday School
room, with the President, Miss Y.
McPherson, presiding, Following the
reading of the minutes of . the last
sleeting by. the secretary, Miss Mar-
jory Gibson, Rev. Anderson, asked for
zrtew suggestions for the meetings, and
the president suggested something
special for Valentine Day.
The Scripture reading was taken by
Miss Margaret Mason, after which the
.comments on the passages read were
=lade by DeWitt Miller. The speaker
likened us to workers in a factory with
God over us, Our book of instruc-
lions was the f3ible, and it was our
'duty to carry outGod's plans. A
reading "Tact and Talent" was given
by Zeta Cook, which was much en-
joyed.
Miss Rozclla Gallagher presented
the topic, "Personality and the Econ-
omics of Today" with Rev, ,Mr. And-
erson leading in the discussion. Some
4f the points brought out were, Some
injurious effects that our present ec-
onomic system is having Y on our own
personality, , feeding of insecurity, en-
'cottrages selfishness and competition,
to partnership between employer and
encourages .dishonesty and
employee, �
. el:estroys moral."
ioof the DYscus
With the eonclusn
ion period, a piano solo was given by
NormanNormann Dav%clsati after .w which t the
"Go -Getters" provided the Recrea-
tional
e with: t"period, followed
a p ,
refresh-
ments by the 1 idelts Group. The
then formed
Circle was ,
Friendship
it 1e
i sed w
h tt
meeting diems
and theS'
benediction,
TO HOLD BIG
DAY JULY lst
Old Boys' Celebration Not for This
Year.
There was a fair attendance at, the
Public Meeting held in the Council
Chamber on Fridayevening, which
was called by Mayor Hanna to dis-
cuss the possibility of having Old
Boys' Re -Union" here this year.
Mayor Hanna was much in favor of
holding this celebration this year.
After much discussion a committee
was named and it was left with them
to decide on some sort of celebration
this year. It was decided by this corn
mittee to hold a "Big Day" here on
July 1st and the possibility of hold-
ing an "Old Boys' Re -Union" for next
year be taken up later iii the year.
The committee named were: Mayor
Hanna, Messrs. H. Campbell, G, L.
Baker, F. L. Davidson, T. C King,.
J. H. Crawford, A. J. Walker and. W.
W. Armstrong.
This committee has 'power to ,add
to their numbers, and this will be
done very shortly.
HOCKEY GAME
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mitchell O,H.A. team will play the
local Indians here on Thursday ev-
ening These teams are well matched
and an exciting bang -tip game of hoc-
key is assured for the fans. Do not
miss this game turn out and cheer
the boys to a win.' The local team
have improved: greatly during the past
week and are determined to put this
,game in the bag. Help them along
with your presence.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mrs. A. Wilson is a Toronto visit-
or this week.
Marcels and Finger Waves 25c, at
Helen's Beauty Shoppe.
Mr. John McBurney is visiting with
his daughter in Wroxeter.
Mr. Arthur Angus, • of Listowel,
spent the week -end in town.
Mrs. Wm. Connelly visited for a
couple of clays. in London this week.
See the big Musical Comedy "Fly-
ing Down to. Rio" atLyceum Theatre,
Miss Letitia Fox of Whitechurch
visited with. Miss Sara MacLean this
week..
Fur -trimmed Overshoes in Black
and Brown Velvet—Bargain prices at,
Greer's. .
Mrs, . Harry Fixter and daughter,
Donelda; left last weele`for a visit in
Vancouver:
Miss Sadie Johnston, R.N,, Luck
now, is attending Mrs. C. S. Black-
hall, Diagonal .'Road.
Mr, and Mrs. Joe Kerr spent a few
days in Toronto last week and at-
tended the Motor Show,
Mrs. Richard Clegg has returned
home after spending the past month
with friends in London.
Miss Elsie Blackhall, of Exeter, has
resigned her position as teacher and
is With her mother, who is ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Adams of Procter,
Min., U.S.A, are visiting with the lat
ter's .sister, Mrs. ' Connell and Dr.
Coituell.
Mrs. Joseph Guest visited with Mrs.
Pyle and Mr. A. R. Mitchell, her bro-
ther anti sister, in Clinton, over the
week -end.
Mr, and • Mrs..
James Scott are
spending a week in London where
Mr. Scott is attending the Bell Tele-
phone School.
"Flying Down to Rio" at Lyceuin
Theatre this week.
Second Hand Skates and Shoes
Only a few pairs left. Clean -tip sale,
Greer•'s Shoe Store,
Mrs. W. M. Reid, Carling Terrace,
has returned from Toronto, where
she visited with•, her daughter, Mrs,
Morley Kirkland', who has been in
poor health, Mrs. Kirkland returned
with her rfor a visit.
Miss Helen Beattie has returned
after spending Ow past two weeks va-
cationing its Goderich,. London and
Detroit. While in Detroit she spent
a week in the Thomas Beauty Salon
getting several new pointers in i3onat
Permanent 'having
Mr, Clarence Toron-
to,
<,ackhall, of
to, Mrs. W. A. 13racklery, of Graven -
hurt, and Mrs. A. C. Riley of Peoria,
Illinois, have returned to their hornet
after, visiting with their mother, Mrs,
C. S. i3laciclrrxll who has bean ser-
irately ill for the ,
past month but who
is now snaking satisfactory recovery.
CSnly $1.c3$ for Worsen,s $8.00 and
,.
3.60' Shoes—see 'window. Careers
Shoe Store.,
ST. PAUL'S HAD �+
• A GOOD YEAR
Annual Vestry Meeting of St, Paul's
Anglican Church Held Monday
The annual Vestry meeting of St;
Paul's Anglican Church, Wii harp
g ,
was held in the Sunday School room
on Monday evening at 8 pan.; with.
the Rectdr, Rev, E. L. Roberts pre-
siding. p
siding.
The meeting opened with the sing-
ing of a hymn, followedby prayer.
The Rector then delivered his address
in which he reviewed the work of the
various organizations' of the church
for the past year, including the Lad
les' Guild, Altar Guild, W, A. and
Junior Guild, commending the splen-
did work done by the ladies of these
organizations.
"We of St. Paul's Parish," said the
Rector, "have much to be thankful
for, for as will be shown by the Re-
ports of the different organizations,
we have had a very successful year,
in spite of hard times."
The Rector complimented the 'Choir
for their faithful services and their
contribution to the beautifying of the
church services by their excellent
rendering of the church -music,
The Sunday School, A. Y. P. A.,
Bible Class and Men's Club, were al-
so commended by the Rector for the
splendid work that they have done.
The Rector brought his address to
a close with a brief summary of the
services of the church as folows: ser-
vices. held (Sundays) 122; celebration
of Holy Communion 25, private cele-
bration of Holy Communion 2, Bap-
tisms 6, Confirmations 10, 'Weddings
5, Burials 7.
Then followed the election of of-
ficers as follows:
Rector's Warden—Mr. Ed. Nash..
People's Warden—Mr. I. J. Wright.
Sec.-Treas.—Miss 13. E. McCracken.
Sidesmen—Messrs. Geo. Baird, F.
Mellor, Herb. Fuller, Roy Manuel, B.
Brown; Joshua Scott, J. E. Barnes, W.
Phair, A. M. Bishop, E. Johnson, R.
Johnson,A. M. Forbes.
Select Vestry, appointed by Rector
—Messrs. A. M. Bishop, E. J. Nash, R.
Johnson, T.'J. McLean, J. Spittal, A.
J. Nortrop, Joshua Scott. Appointed
by Vestry; Messrs. L J. Wright, L.
Grain, J. A. Wilson, J. Crandall, W.
Phair, A. M. Forbes, B. Mitchell.
The Auditors, Organist, Caretaker,
remaining as heretofore are:
Auditors—Messrs. A. Wilson, Wm.
Campbell,
Organist—Mr. Roy Mundy.
Caretaker—Mr. Hamilton,
Reports of the Ladies' Guild, Altar
Guild, W. A., Wardens, A. Y. P. A.,
Men's Club, Junior Guild, Sunday
School, Choir, Bible Class, all show--
ed
how-ed a very successful year and. splen-
did wort'. accomplished.
A vote of thanks was then passed to
each organization.
Election of Lay Representative to
Synod:
Lay Delegates—Messrs. J. Spittal,
L J, Wright.
Substitutes—Messrs. E. J. Nash, J.
Stevenson.
The meeting then closed with the
Benediction.
Institute Meeting January 31st
The regular monthly meting of the
Winglsam Branch of the Women's In-
stitute will be held in the Council
Chambers at 2,20 p, m.• oft Thursday,
January 31st.' Rev. Kenneth Mac-
Lean will be the guest speaker and a
musical program of interest will be
presented.
GOOD CROWD SAT
EUCHRE RE AND DANCE
The Euchre and Dance' held Tues-
day
day evening in the Council Chamber
by the Women's Auxiliary to the
General. Hospital, was one of the most
successful held inquite quite
some time.
Tltcre, was a total of 36 tables pres-
ent, 30 played in the Council Cham-
ber and it' was necessary to use the
Firemen's room for the.. remaining 5
tables. There were also many others
present who carne for tate dance, Ar-
thur's Radio Orchestra fut•uislsed the
music with entire satisfaction,
The Winners at Euchre were, in the
Council Chamber, Ladies, Mrs. W. A.
Miller, poirxts; Mrs. M. Swanson, for
lone hands; Gentlemen, Mr. 0. Hab-
kirk Mr. 1'. A. Carrie lone
,poin •ts, ,
hands. Its the Firemen's room the
whiners were Miss ,Mary, Boyle and
Mr. Gus s Deveraux.
Between the piny at the tables and
the dance, the ladle,s
of the Auxiliary
served. tt delightful ltrtscli.
GOOD PLAY
HERE JAN. 29th
"The Crimson, Eyebrows" Will Be
Presented Here by Teeswater
Dramatic Society.
This is a Fine Musical Drama.
The Wingham Hockey
fortunate in procuring "The Crimson
Eyebrows", a fantastic romance of
Old China,' in three acts, which will
be presented in the Town' Hall here
on Tuesday evening, Jan. 29th, at 8
This play was staged last fall in
Teeswater and those who were priv-
ileged to see it at that time speak
in most glowing terms of this pres-
entation.
The characters ;of the'p'.ay dressed
in the costumes of Old China, are
well worth seeing. The music is
catchy and the choruses are most at-
tractive and entertaining.
This amusing play is well worth
seeing and the price is most reason-
able, 25c.
Be sure and see this play - some-
thing different _ truly amusing —
fine music.
BAND AT ARENA
The Band will play at the Arena
tonight (Wednesday) and skating fans
will be much delighted with this news.
Last year on Band nights there was
a large number 'enjoyed this pastime
and, no doubt, there will be a large
gathering at the Arena this evening.
W. H. SWEITZE;, NEW
COUNTY WARDEN
At the opening session of the 1935
Huron County Council at Goderich
Tuesday afternoon, William H. Sweit-
zer, 48 -year-old Reeve of Stephen
Township, was the unanimous choice
for the wardenship. His was the sole
nomination, by Reeves M. Matheson
and W. R. Archibald. Mr. Sweitzer
has had considerable:.. experience its
township and county afafirs, having
been a township councillor for fifteen
years and a member of the County
Council for six years, three years as
deputy reeve and three years as reeve.
Warden Sweitzer has been a life-
long resident of Stephen Township.
He was born at Shipka, a son of Lyd-
ia Morlock and Sant Sweitzer, whose
career in the County Council was cut
short in 1911 when he was accidental-
ly killed on a hunting trip. The
warden, a former miller, now con-
ducts a 200 -acre fares.
Duncan. Munn, of Ripley, was el-
'ected Warden of Bruce County at the
opening session of the Bruce County
Council on Tuesday.
William W. Roger, of Fullerton,
Twp., was named Warden of Perth, lis,
Curlers Did Well
Two of the four curling rinks that
went to the Kincardine ' Bonspiiel last
week got in the .money. Harry Gib -
son's rink came second in the Mitchell
Trophy event and F. L. Davidson's
rink carne second in the Association
event. Its addition to the Kincardine
rinks there curlers present from Rip-
ley, Winghant, Walkerton and Lis-
towel.
35th At Home
Invitations have gone . otit for the
i36th annual At -Home of etre Htron
Old Boys' Association of Toronto,
which will be held in the Arcadian
Court of the Robert Simpson Co., To-
ronto, on Friday, February lst. The
Program will include old and new
time dancing, euchre and bridge. G,
E. Ferguson is President of .the As-
sociation; William Powell, Treasur,
er, and R, S. Sheppard, Secretary.
Fire Side Song Services
Every Sunday evening directly
af-
ter the Church Seryice the Young
People of Win eans Baptist Church
holdholda fire side hoar
in the different
homes: At lhe sing -song many new
as well as old favorite hymns are
�
srittg.'�� A particularly enjoyable hour
was last Strnda evening at the
4vr spenty
i t ghatn General Hospital. There
g r
were many requests from the, patients
for favorite hymns, A special treat
was enjoyed when the staff served a
dainty luncheon,,
financial a
A wealthy westerner, nd f <
social leader in his totality, was ask-
ed by a visitor: ••
Why do yo ttrertiaiti in such a one -
horst town.'?" .
"Perhaps,"
t� i .ori
was he modest. answer,
"it', bemuse i happen to be the horse,
ANNUAL CHURCH
MEETING HELD
St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Hear Reports for 1934 Tuesday
Evening.
The annual meeting of St, Andrew's
Presbyterian Church was.lield in the
Sunday School room on Tuesday ev-
ening with •a fair .attendance of the
members present. The Minister, Rev.
Kenneth MacLean, conducted the op-
ening exercises. 'Mr. H. C. MacLean
was elected chairman and conducted
the business session with Mr, T. C.
King, as secretary.
The Session report given byRev.
p
MacLean showed a net increase in the
membership roll of ten, the number
now standing at 417.
Ivir. A. L. Posliff, the congregation-
al treasurer presented the report of
the General Fund which showed that
a total of $4,352 had been raised dur-
ing the year.
The report of the Women's Mis-
sionary Society was given by Mrs. J.
E. Fells which showed that this soc-
iety had enjoyed a •most siicecssful
year, having receipts for the year of
$596.75, of which $460:50 was forward-
ed to the Presbyterial Treasurer, be-
sides bales and crush being sent away.
The report of the Sunday School by
H. F. McGee gave a total of 175
members on the roll and the average
attendance was 105. During the sum-
mer a Temperance contest was car-
ried on, four of the contestants re-
ceiving prizes for their essays. Twelve
awards were given for memory work.
The Ladies' Aid had a most suc-
cessful year as shown by the report
given by Mrs. E. R. Harrison. They
donated to the Board of Managers
$200, and have the substantial balance
on hand of $256.91. The Westminst-
er Guild gave $75.00 to the Budget,
and the activities of this society dur-
ing the year were most encouraging.
$1260.00 had been remitted to the
Church Offices, Toronto, from the
budget account which was most en-
couraging, and a small balance re-
mains in this account.
Mr. T, C. King who bad been a
member of the Board of Managers
for a great many years and for the
pest sixteen years, secretary, resign-
ed.. His resignation was received with
regret and Mr. George Scott was el-
ected to fill this vacancy which has
an unexpired term_ of two years.
There were five members of the
l3oarcl retiring and the ,following were
elected for a term of three years: W.
A. Miller and J, W. McKibbon, re-
elected, Gordon Machan, Roy McGee
and John Raby, new members,
Messrs. W. FL Haney and R. H.
Lloyd were re -appointed auditors.
A vote of thanks and appreciation
was extended to the various societies
on their splendid work throughout
the year.
Before Mr. MacLean closed the
meeting with the benediction, he
thanked the members of the congre-
gation for their co-operation in car-
rying on the work of the Church.
Friendship Club
On Friday evening last the Friend-
ship Club and neighbors met at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross King. The
weather was'ideal, the roads good and
a large crowd gathered to enjoy the
excellent music. Everyone went home
happy, all reporting a good time. The
next dance will be held at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bryce.
ST. PAUL'S W. A.
ELECT OFFICERS
The annual meeting of the Wo-
men's .Auxiliary of St, Paul's Church
was held at the residence of Mrs, G.
Allen recently when the W. A. was
.re -organized for the present year. The
Rector, Rev. E. L. Roberts, ,appoint-
ed. Mrs. Allen as President, and the
following were elected as .officers;
• lst Vice Pres.-.-Mi•s, Ti; L, Roberts,
2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs. H. Mitchell,.
y _, --,
3rd, Vice I les. i'Cts, I`, O. Pres-
ton. •
S r— Miss Harriette 11f
..c-
ecr eta y
Creciciin
Treasurer—Mrs, E, J. Nash.
Purcleasiieg Com,• --Mrs, A: Wilson,.
Mrs, W: T. Bootle, Mrs.'Mtirray John-
son,
Press Cont, ---Mrs, Dodd and Mrs.
H. Fuller.
Visiting rug; CarrY.,Mrs. J. Haugh., Mrs.
M. Jobnscati,;Mrs. F': Sturdy, hl:r,. 1.,,
J, Nash.' .
Mrs. Alien and Mrs, Roberts were
ap p
b iiited delegates to attend the an-
nual meeting which will be field in.
London in May.
HORTICULT. SOCIETY
ELECT OFFICERS
Mr, Thomas Fells is Re -Fleeted
President.
The thirteenth annual meeting of
r Y
the -Li ntg,ham Horticultural Society
was held in the Council Chambers on
Wednesday evening. The following
officerswereelected to for 1935;
a ecd
President—Thos. e
lls.
. F
lst Vice Pres. --N. L. Fry.
2nd: Vice Pres.—Mrs. H. Angus.
Secretary -Mrs. E. j. Nash.
r'
T easuzer-•W. A. Galbraith.
b braith.
Directors far two-year e r term—Mrs.
y.
Thomas Kew, N. L. Fry, Mrs. W.
Connell, J. R. M. Spittal, T. C. King.
Directors for one year -J. M. Gra-
ham, Mrs. G. H. Ross, H. C. Camp-
bell, J. H. Crawford, H. E. Isard.
Auditors -A. M. Bishop, 5 . R. M.
Spittal.
Park Committee—N. L. Fry, T. C.
King, H. Campbell, Thos. Fells.
Premium Committee—Mrs. G. H.
Ross, Mrs. Thomas Fells,Mrs. Thom
as Kew.
Street Committee -W. A. Galbraith,.
Thomas Fells, J. M. Graham.
MORE IRON GIVES
NEW STRENGTH
ENERGY
It's the lack of iron that makes,
you a slave to "tired feeling," head-
aches, nervousness and other ills.
Once this iron is restored you feel
like a new person. But be sure that
the iron is easily assimilated — like
the iron you get in Peptona. Thous-
ands praise this iron and malt com-
pound for new strength and energy.
You can get it only at Rexall Drug
Stores. Get a bottle today at McKib-
bon's Drug Store.
OBITUARY
Gordon Gallagher
Following a three -months' illness,
there passed away at his home in
Brussels on Friday, Gordon Gallagh-
er., husband of Olive Masters, form-
erly of Biuevale, and eldest son of Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Gallagher of Wrox-
eter.
Deceased, who was in his forty-
second year, was born at Salem,
shortly after moving with his parents
to the 9th concession of Howick.
Some years later the family moved to
the 13. Line, Turnberry. Following
his marriage to Miss Olive Masters
he made his home in Morris, then
following a serious ill1ess, eight years
ago, he moved to Brussels where he
engaged seceessfp]ly in the poultry
business,
For the past eight years, Mr. Gal-
lagher, although able to go about, was
Ft constant stefferer, and it was only
by his determination to keep going
that he was not an invalid. About
three months ago his condition be -
carne much worse, and, in spite of
the best medical advice and care, he
gradually became weaker.
Gordon was a man of the highest
type, a loving, husband end Son, a
loyal neighbottr, a faithful church
member, and his passing will b.e re-
gretted by all who knew hies.
He leaves to. mourn his loss, his
wife, formerly Miss OIive Masters, his
parents, Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Gallagher
of Wroxeter; one brother Stanley, of
B. line Turnberry, and to these our'
deepest sympathy is extended.
The funeral service was held an
Monday afternoon. After a short pri-
vate service at the home, service was
held at 2 p.m. in United Church, Brus-
sels, Rev. Mooreleouse in charge. In-
terment was made in Winghani Cem-
etery,
Cribbage Winners
At the weekly Cribbage Tuorna-.
nsent; field in the Legion 'rooms on
'Monday evening Neil Williamson
won first prize with a score, of 1203
alit of apossible 1210; 2nd 'prize went
to Duncnn Kennedy with 1197, and
3rd to Lloyd Hingston with 1.171. C.
13. Armitage won the consolation
prize with 1019 points.
63rd Wedding Anniversaryrsary
Mr. and Mrs.. W 1'7. Elliott quietly
celebrated their 63rd wedding anni-
versary on Wednesday, Jattttary'16ih.
Many 'friends called throttghout the
day and evening to extend congratu-
lations. r Mrs. Elliott have
httiarss. k. d a tv
three sons and tent daughter, 'Bertram
of Goderich; Alex,, Blstevale road;
GeOage of Ottawa, and Mrs. H. Mit-
chell, of town. One son passed away
several years ago,
RICHELIEU HEADS
TO STAND TRIAL
$45,000 Lost by Westere Ontario
Farmers, Some in. This Vicinity.
Police Magistrate W. 13. Hender-
son of London. on Tuesday 'afternoonruon
committed for trial Samuel A. Rich-
ardson and James MiDonell of Mon-
treal,on charges e s conspiracy 6e of con I't acy to de- . >
fraud Western Ontario farmers who
shipped, cattle through the Richelieu
Corporation, of which Richardson and
p
MacDonell were, respectively, Presi-
dent and Vice -President. The Mag-
istrate dismissed a charge against E.
A. D, Morgan, K. C,, Montreal, ;the
company's : lawyer and director,
who
took the stand on his own behalf to
protest that there was no title of evi-
dence against him, that he had never
discussed the company's affairs with
any one in Ontario and that he had
never seen or talked with any of the
Crown's nine witnesses. The Magis-
trate held that there was no evidence
of guilty knowledge being held by
both Richardson and MacDonell and
also by J. Stanley Gay, Shedden, the
company's Ontario agent, who turned
King's evidence yesterday and whose
own trial was accordingly delayed- •
Att auditor stated that farmers in
Western Ontario lost about $45,000 in
transactions with the company, which
for .a time received Federal Govern-
ment subsidies. It eventually went
into bankrutcy.
GAVE ADDRESS
IN LONDON
R. J. Scott, President of U. F. 0.
Addressed Threshermen.
Stating that within the past few
months Canada has entered upon a
new and nobler statesmanship, R. J.
Scott, of Belgrave, president of the
United Farmers of Ontario, promised
that all reform measures destined to
relieve the lot of the fanner and the
great masses of the people will re-
ceive the independent and whole-
hearted support of the U. F. O. org-
anization.
Addressing a banquet at the Hotel
London, which brought the 21st an-
nual
nual convention of the Ontario Bro-
therhood of Threshermen to a close,
Mr. Scott lauded the Mass Buying'
Commission and the new Farmers'
Creditors Arrangement Act. He .pro-
mised that the U. F. O. would hold
various district meetings to explain
the latter act to the farmeee incl tell
thein how to make Ilan of it, inviting
the official comity m.seiyer to attend;
and a,504,
IMr. Scott further promised that at •
thesc meetings radical savings in fer-
tilizerP urchases would be offered..
farnmers through co-operative effort,
and hintedt d
thatt the U. F. O. may
as-
sist
all Ontario farmers as a purchas-
ing agent for various farm necessit-
ies.
AUXILIARY PLAN
CAFETERIA SUPPER
The January meeting of the Even-
ing Auxiliary of the United Church
was held on Tuesday evening, at the
home of Mrs. A. W. Irwin, with 18
present. The meeting was in charge
of Miss Blanche Bennett, and follow-
ing the singing of the opening hymn,
Miss R. Sanderson and Miss C. Gan-
nett,' offered prayer; A solo, "1 think
when 1. read that sweet story of ctid"
was beautifully rendered by Miss Jeart
Zurbrigg, accompanied by Miss Mar-
jory Gibson. Mrs. A. Field gave a
paper on "Temperance". The Scrip-
ture lesson was read by Miss lit. Gib-
son svho also gave the devotional.
The nervi study boot:, "Builders of
the Indian Church" was introducedby
Miss Beatrice Joynt, who dealt with
the first two chapters, which was very
interesting, Mrs. G. W, Howson then.
epol c briefly on the missionary wort-
in India from 1984 to 1934. Mrs. J,
0. Hnbkirk also spoke on the work
done in the early days in India, Miss
Janet Ivfuray read a paper, "Looking
Backward" by Dr, Margaret McKell-
ar. Mrs. G, L. taker then called for.
the reports of the past year, which all
showed the very keen interest taken
in the different offices. The alloca-
tion df $300.00 had been met.
The newly -elected president, Mrs.
W, A. Galbraith, then tools the chair ,
for the 'i)tisinegs discussion. Plans
were made to hold a cafeteria supper
in February, final arrangements to be
made at tlte'itext meeting, after which
the benediction was pronounced.