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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1927-11-10, Page 311'.!Y'I n^1mTjfl"x II 9571170771111, GORRIE One 01• the most successful scrvicles • held here for some, time was .hall in the United Church, Sunday evening, when members of . ,the Progressive Missioai (.t14:2e Presented their pats- cant "Nation Building." :The Pastor opened the service calling the :item - tion of the people to the. Thanksgiv- j ing season., and also the meaning of the "Armistice", While the congeega-. tion sang "Lord of the land make Canada Thine own," and, ";.'lie Church's one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord," Miss Alba. Carson, representing Canada and Miss Nellie Dane, representing the United. Church of Canada, took prominent places on I the platform, and were followed, by others representing the Provinces of the Dominion, and several branches of the United Church work. The pag- eant portrayed a most impressive les- I son and clearly indicated the responsie bility and opportunity of the Churches in Canada. -The service was in keen- I ing with the "Armistice" season, and all those who took part inthe pageant are to be highly commended for the' able manner in which it was pres,ented The service was attended by about 5oa people and was very impressive. I 48 people tool: part' in the pageant. Miss E. Stephens presided at the or- gan. ; • Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wright of Eldra were visitors in Gorrie recently, with ' Mr. and Mrs.' L. F. Ashton.. Dr. 'H. A. and Mrs. Mutton, of Mitchell, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Cooke: 1VIr. and Mrs. Butchard of Burl - a ing ton visited in Gorrie over the week- end. Mr. James Strong, Junior Trade Commissioner of Ottawa; is spending a few.. days with' his parents prior to. his leaving for. Liverpool, England, Mr. Strong is another Howick young man who is making good in Canadian life. Miss B. Ashton, of Dutton, will spend some time at her home in Gor- rie. Mrs. Victor Shera has returner.' homeafter spending some time with her mother near Drayton. Mr, C. Hilborn spent Monday in Gorrie, Several from here attended the fun- eral of the late E: Murray held in Listowel, Monday afternoon. The Thanksgiving Supper held in the United ,Church, Monday night; was quite successful, About •soo people at- tended., 'The concert was pone of the best miscellaneous programs given here for some time. Mrs, V. Gamble and two children of Waldemar, visited with Mr. •and Mrs, T. 0. Johnston for a few days recently. Mr. E. Merritwho has been serious- ly ill for a couple of weeks left' Gorrie on Monday afternoon for Toronto, where he will spend some time with his sister. Mr. H. Williams and family, also Mr. Wm.' Williams left for Detroit Sunday afternoon. 'Mr, H. Williams expects to remain in the city until the Spring. The W.M.S. will rn et at the home of Mrs. Wm. Earngey, Thursday af- ternoon tit 3 p.m. Mr. Irvine Toner and Mr. Stertdn Ashton, who have spent some time in time West returned home a few days ago, Both '.report an excellent time. BLUE VA I.E. Mr, and, Mrs, Leonard. . Gates and children of (.herrywuod spent Tlh,anks- .,iving at the home of the lattet's par- ents, Mr.', and Mrs.. Robert Shaw,' Mr. Harvey Messes of Toronto, and Charlie of Guelph, spent Thanksgiv- ing under the parental roof, Mrs. Leonard Elliott and two children returned- honie Saturday af- ter spending a week with relatives irm ..Harnilton, Burlington, Toronto, Grimsby anll Stratford. • Mr=: and' Mrs. Wilbur Matl1l.rs "find family of Guelph, spent the weekend at the house of the forrlaer'e parents, Ma•, Hugh Mundr.1l and Mr. Addi- son • Fraser had their tonsils removed last week and are doing fine, Mr. and, Mrs. John Hutton are at present visiting at the home of their daughter, Mrs. William Campbell. Messrs. Reuben, Jack and William Garniss left Monday; afternoon for Algoma deer hunting. The death occurred on October Bend, and removed; a well known -res- ident of Morris Township, in the person of Robert Wallace Harxiilton, at the age of 45 years and 6 months; Deceased had been bedfast since last March and suffered greatly: He pas- sed away, fully trusting. ,in his Sa violur, wanting only to be carried safely home in His arms: Mr. Ham- ilton was a member of Bluevale Uni- ted Church since June ig25. He .is. survived by his widow, formerly 01- ive• E. Mulligan,' of Morris Township three sons and one daughter, . viz. Gordon, Earl, and Vernon ands Ethel. Lorena. •He is also survived by five: .brothers, William and Thomas, Grey I Township; Alfred; Minto Township;. George and John of Boisevaine, Mylan. 1 and Miss Florence of Minto 'Town 1 ship. Deceased was a loving and de- voted' husband, father and brother, and a kind and helpful .neighbor to all in need,. The floral tributes were beautiful, consisting of a pillow from the family, a wreath from brothers 'William and Alfred and sister Flor- ence. sheaf from brother Thomas, sheaf' from 'Thomas Vodden, Bert Lake and Cameron Cochrane of Ethel The funeral took place Monday af- ternoon to Wingham Cemetery. Rev. Mr. Walden, his pastor; -taking the service, -while Miss Beatrice Thornton sang "Peace, - Perfect Peace," Mr. Hamilton's favorite hymn. The pall bearers were Henry Mathers, Thom- as Mathers, Wm. Robinson, Robert Shaw, David Jewitt and Henry Di- ment A nobler kinder heart . ne'er throbbed Within 'a mortal breast, .A kinder father none lever had, Than we have laid to rest. But now he has gone from among us No more his dear face well see, Till we to shall cease from earth's* troubles And pass over .Death's dark sea. gill®1113111121110.1111 IIIINIIiRI IIRI11112111®111>^111®L . Ready For Coldler 'Wreath "r el.. • Our Fall and Winter OVER-' COATS: are now in. These Coats are made up in the lat- • est popular styles and colors, • all hand tailored, and finished' �R kg with the best of material, and A are priced to compete with any. es ® ▪ We have our :Wall samples for a ADE -'T0 -'MEASURE' SUITS ' OVERCOATS. We can and OV I take your order, make delivery ten days, and guarantee a in , g I® Y ees = fit, • "Overalls, Smocks, Work Shirts, 111 • Tants and Vests—you will find 11 what you want hem Kitchen or Hattgh's are the pop- et: • alar brands. Nil SHOES With �1 W BOOTSand r leatherrices advancing, Shoes • will be much higher in price. have them still at the low �a We a price. Croelse — Dinner bl China and rS+ == r Sets, Tea Sets, or Clover Leafp or plain white in open stock. -7-2, BLYTH Mr. Hillierd McGowan spentthe holiday with his parents. Miss Vivian McElroy left on Mon- day for Alma College, St. 'Phomas. The members of Harmony L.'1'.13.A,• members of L.O.L. entertained the and their friends on . Friday evening, Nov. 4th. (,fames and social conversa- tion were inclulged in. Piazes were awarded as follows: Mr. Roy Noble i 1 off fir t prize for the men. Ladies prise went to Miss Margaret Hirvus. A -dainty lunch was 'served, ; the eon -litany: joined in: after. which singing the National Anthem. Miss Melba McElroy, of Western: University spent the holidays at her home. . Haines spent the week- illrs. W., J end with hei:,.sister, Miss Alice Gil - 1 les pie, • - Miss Hazel Pitts of Winghain spent Sunday With her 1.parents, Mr, and over W Mrs, John Pitts, Mrs.. Win. Jackson vir• sited Mand •Mrs. Geddes :of ,;London during the week. i WHITECHURCH ANNIVERSARY • Will. be held on Sunday,.: November 'i i. of lgtlt, when Rev. R..Cttltott Irwin n Centralia will be the special speaker at a,tn. and 7.30 i7 .m. A most cordial ' 1x invitatt0tt is extended, the public to these services. ' We pay the highest prices for pi I . produce. You save money both ways by dealing here, ...ate. ri ii in' STORE WR0 ETER la 11011110111111111010111111111111011101130111011111' il i 1111 1111111uu n1M 0i111 n1'0lllli111130ii1011111' EAST WAWANOSH a . A box social w S held in Brick United Church, on Friday evening November' 1sth, A good f.program:me is being provided, Admission for g, gentlemen 50 cents. Lad?e, provide 1 the boxes, Everybody welcome. Pro-; seeds to buy, books for library, 7. Thursday, November xotli, 107. Another Link iTranscontinental Highway. 0.011a,arA„war h!tcrfia,,, ,faa.rx,rr ,l.:.s.s,ut; !ar,:rae:a`es.i sst.w. 74::iUtk:,S Main street of Banff seen from Sulphur . Mountain. the picturesque Sinclair Canyon. . (3) Rugged country throng Louisa. The opening of the Field -Golden Highway this sum- ”' will mark another great step in the comple- tion of the all -Canadian highway from coast to coast. The continuation of the motor road, which last year was extended from Lake Louise to Field, has been carried on this winter by the Parks Department, and penetrates fifteen miles farther into the mountains to the western boundary of Yoho National Park, where it joins the new seventeen -mile extension from Golden.' The„;new road winds through one of the most pic- turesque sections of the. Park :filled with : associa- tions of Palliser, of Hector,: of ,memories of empire builders and pioneers, Dark canyons, silvery falls, green -white :rivers beckon. Winding out of Field, the C.P.R. station for Emer- ald Lake, where the traveller turns his watch back an hour, and over the Kicking Horse river; the road follows the Emerald Lake trail for some miles while a wonderful view of the valley unrolls. It passes -deserted cabins,,, Indian graves and an old German in- terne camp. After leaving Ottertail on the Canadian Pacific Railway it, continues around the foot of Mount Vaui and finally reaches Lteanchoil. Here a branch- ing road of a mile or so reveals the Kicking' Horse Palls, a fishermen's paradise in a setting of beautiful {jagged peaks. The road winds on through the deep (2) A section of the Banff Windermere highway pawing through It which the new highway winds. (4) Um C.P.B. Chateau Lake pass of the Kicking Horse to Golden on the banks of the Columbia river. The construction of the Field -Golden Highway presented some very difficult engineering problems on account of the steepness of this slopes: of the side hills: A good deal of excavation had to be done in`, solid rock. The probable cost of the new highway on account of the difficult topography encountered is estimated at $24,000 per mile. There will be inaugurated this summer a three• day circle tour from Banff and Lake Louise, 'covering, the' first day the most picturesque section of the Banff -Windermere road, the second, the section be. tween Radium Hot Springs to Emerald Lake by way of Golden and Leanchoil, and returning the third day to Banff and Lake Louise. It should only be a short time now before the whole of Canada's mountain world is opened up to the motorist. From Golden to Revelstoke is the last uncompleted link of the first great transcontinental motor road. The distance in all is ninety miles, but short perfect roads have already been built from town to town on. the '.route. There is an old railway grade available for a distance of about ten miles. It is estimated that thereis only fifty-seven miles of road remaining to complete direct connection across Canada. HYMNS NEW AND OID O. love that will not let me go, I rest my weary soul on Thee I give 'Thee back the life I owe, That in 'l•hine ocean depth its flow May richer, fuller be. O Light, that followest all my way, I yield my flickering torch to Thee; My heart restores its borrowed ray, That in my sunshine's blaze its day, May . brighter, fairer be; O Joy, that seekest me through pain,, I cannot close my heart to 'Thee I trace the rainbow through tile rain, And feel the promise is not vain, That morn shall fearless be. O Cross, that liftest up my head, I dare not, ask to'f]y from Thee; 1 lay in dust life's glory. dead, And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be. A'sp1ontaneous outbtAt from a heart troubled sore, but sure and cer- tain of a place of perfect rest at Jesus Christ's side, we' may confi- dently style CI:x.c h nin. s' c 1uisitc y It is the composition of a Glasgow man, the Rev. George,Mathe.son, who was born m 1842. Early in life lie completely lost has .eyesight, but went on undauntedly oto study for the sacred ministry. His university course won him high distinction, and. in spite, of his blindness he was or- dained in 1868 to the charge of the Presbyterian congregation ,a,t Innc1 Tan on the Clyde. He has written a gond deal -of 'verse, some of which be published under the tills ".Sacred. Songs," Four ;;otlters df Ids hymns made way into some of : the a hymn `books,: but this is the favorite Y• and no doubt the one by which he will be remembered inyears to comato, Dr. Matheson was transferral to the important parish of Si, Bernard's, Ed- inburgh; in X886, and; besides being University Lecturer on several oc- casions wr'ot'e some :ten or twelve volumes of theology which were re- ceived p with especial favor by men of learning. 1 -le died in .teed. Dr, Matheson told us of this one of his hY tnnsz*-"It was written in the Manseof any former parish (1'oiiellatt, Argyleshi're,. Scotland) ottt: sin) ler• evening in 1882. "It • is the quickest composition 1 ever. achieved. It was done in three minutes. It seemed, to, me at the time as if soznep ie were dictating the thought to me, and also giving the expression. There was so little sense of effort that I had no sensation of passiveness. I was sitting alone in my study in a state of great mental° depression, caused by a real calam- ity.,My hymn was the voice of my depression. It was not made for any utilitarian purpose; it was wrung out spontaneously from my heart. It is worth while observing this, because it was to me a unique experience. 1 had no natural gift of rhythm. All the other verses l have ever written are manufactured articles; this ee ne like a day -spring from on high." "The hymn was the . fruit of Bain," he wrote elsewhere. Tbe words ,ap- peared in "Life and Work" the .(;.hutch of Scotland magazine, and from thence were transferred to the Scot- tish .I:l.yntnal. While time' hymn.. is erron,gly pea- sonal, thanks largely to Dr., Peace's tuns: it is popular also in congrega- tional use, and has already a good history of usefulness in both corn- • for.tiug and arresting souls in trou- ble. 'The noble, plaintive words, a sewn as he ,read them suggested to it.S composer the melody of the tune of St. Margaret, named after the heroic and sainted •Qucen of the Scots, which shotild lend wings to thishymn, for which without overstraining the true conception of the word we may sire- ly claim a divine inspiration. It is one of the choicest examples we have 'of • a tune exactlyfitting the words, in -letter and, in spirit, and may claim in that respect a" place among such successes' as Old Hundred, Dr. Zyke's tune to "Lead '.Kindly bight," Men- dcissohn's ".Mark, the Herald Angels: Sing," and Dr, Monk's setting of "Abide With Me," Dr, A. L. Peace, fa nous organist the centre visas borrxin Huddersfield, of the; famous woollen cloth industry o the West hiding, Yorkshire Eng., in 1847, and as a child even itt his cradle gave signs of a predilection of must+: At five he Could name the ab. THE HURON ,4OUf TY" COUNCIL -e0NOR WARDEN AND MRS. KLOPP '11:u )ay ,.;venin:;, November' 'sr, 19, 7, was the date fixed upon to''jour- ne:y iv lttrich,the capital of Hay JUNIOR FARMERS', VIL'i ° NOT BE DULJ:, Crowded Program Faces `'outhe who will Visit Royal Fair as ti u:sts of Government. township, and pay suitable respect to , 1'ltree days that arc; ..L) I. Warden tted :'firs. Klopp, who had re-' flou'inh' ov4.1' Lalitli int:crust ar,d`e,.,_ cent. - joined hands and deserted' the tainirtent are iii prosil ct frar the Liv't fa•nl s ut sini,ie bless5.411" s. hundred Ontat'iu farrt)'brt1 of Accardint;ly a large number of the them from this county; who are to county councillors, their' wives and visit 111.. i uyal Winter -7 air and the friends, to the number of about sixty, city ,of '1'oru1110 as (10. t uC'l1' 7 1110 assembled at the beautiful home of Ontsirits OePartnlent of Agriculture. Mr. and Mrs. Klopp and took 'posses _ Entertainment, but not merely that; sion without let or hindrance. `everythingon the crowds. d prwgran_ :. Shortly after the guests had all .that lass just been announced b3 1; gathered, Reeve Coultes' of East Wa-'' S. Duncan, Director of Agricultural uanosh (who by the way has asplerad eepreseritativcs, who is supervising id comrriaret of the king's English., the l arrangements for the trip is there. and makes'% an excellent chairman),.' 6 ' ,. for a purpose. At the Royal Fair the tool, charge of the proceedings and.' boys will see for one thing, the "Jue ,asked Mr. and Mrs. Klopp to assume bike of 'Agriculture" exhibit which their position under the arch, in this `the Dominion Government and the case not"the proverbial wedding arch, 1'dif£erent Provinces are stag r.;_ to but the arch between the hall and the• show in'a striking way the pr .;r ss spacious Living -room, and Reeve Beat- :that has been made in the Dominion's tie of Seaforth read'a very nicely 1. greatest industry. since `1867, and 10 worded address expressive of the ap- demonstrate the :.amazing, variety of preciation held fair, the Warden and high quality live stock and fa;'ni pro. hie bride; and Reeve McQuaid, of Me- duce raised in Canada today. In the Killop, presented'them with a handl- showing they bred animals from nine some Westminster chime clock.Provinces and many States. It will The Warden made a very appropri- I give them lasting ideals > of the types ate reply; thanking his fellow -council- ' that the foremost breeders are striv- fors and, friends' for this beautiful tes- ! ing for, ideals that will influence their timonyof friendship and appreciation. I own plans for the 'home farm. This pleasant duty having been per- Live, stock, grain and seeds, fruits formed, Reeve Sanders of Exeter and andsvegetables, ° poultry, rabbit and Mrs. Sanders were then commanded foxes, dairy produce and honey—they, by Chairman Coultes to ,'stand`up," will see then all. On the first `night` and Reeve Hays of Stephen and they will pass in review before Lord Reeve Hennebler of Wroxeter per g Will]ngdon, Governor-General of Can - formed a similar duty, presenting ada, who will open the Fair, and for them with a beautiful umbrella stand. , the rest of the evening they will Mr. Sanders thanked the donors for watch horses from the finest stables the beautiful gift, t on the continent take the jumps un- County Cl?rk Holman being called der skilled riders in said he also had a duty to perform More than all this, they will have in the gift line; and produced: three the magic password that will brain miniature china brides which were them entry to the huge farm iinple handed to Councillors` Beattie, Hayes nzentmanufacturing plant of the Mas - and Henneberg, as reminders of a se -Harris Company; will see Y they duty to which: they must soon give at- Union Stock Yards and packing tention, especially when the good ex- plants and gain a first hand know- ample had been set by Messrs. Klopp ledge of cattle, sheep and swine mar - and Sanders. ketruirements; -will a go through sev- After the presentations had been a .era. large, commercial .institutions to; completed, all repaired; led by the see how big city business concerns Warden, to the town hall, where an are run. These lads are to Iive high additional program of music, song, during their 'visit; a luncheon as the speeches and dancing arrcd out were�iguests of ,the Government of Ontario with Mr. Coultes again in the chair, other. big' spreads as the guests of The County Council Imperial .Quar-' the packers, the implement people tette, tette, Ex -Warden Irwin; Warden !and different commercial concerns, Sanders, delighted those assembled winding up with a theatre party on with several selections and parodies. the 'final, night. The boys will sleep Mrs, Holman ably presiding at the lin Sp adina House, in the centre of piano. the city, and . will breakfast each Bright addresses were given by Ex- morning at Hart. House, in the great Wardens. C. A. Robertson, M.P.P,, of dininghall, used by the students of Colborne, and B. W. F. Beavers of the University of Toronto. Exeter and Councillors McNabb of In order that they may bring back 'Grey and Lee of Goderich• a clear story to thefolks at homneand' Councillor Hayes then toolcharge observe more closely for their own of the program of dances, to the mu benefit, an Essay Competition has sic 'furnished by Mr. Weaver and betelsarranged., Three prizes will be daughter with violin and piano. awarded, for essays in this county, This. ,part of the proceedings was and the best will be entered in a brought to a close by all forming the Provincial Championship Class.. circle of concord and singing "Auld' . Five hundred boys, possibly ready Lang Syne" and "For They Are Jolly fora rest, but carrying away 'a store Good Fellows," then all returned to of new knowledge of agricultural arza the home, where Mrs. Klopp had pro; industrial progress that will make v]ded a splendid lunch of coffee, cake, them proud of their country and thein sandwiches and pie which were much calling, will leave 'Toronto on No- enjoyed and appreciated, and shortly, r 18th, after midnight the last cahad left on be r. the return journey, some to .homes as em r; solute pitch of any note or chord struck on the piano and at six was regularly taking music lessons: from a learned professor, A year later he was promoted to taking lessons upon the great organ under the capable instruction of Hen- ry Parrett, brother of the famous Master of the• King's Music et Wind- sor Castle, Sir Walter Parrett. At nine he was appointed organist of the parish church at Holmfirth and at twenty-one was in charge of the or- gan and music at Trinity Congrega- tional Church, Glasgow. Here Dr. .A.. L. Peace became ,known as the. leading organist of the north country., and when in 1865, just after he reached Glasgow, the Church of Scotland narked the progress of thought and time by permitting the use .of organs in churches, it fell to his lot to preside at the opening of time majority of the splendid instru- ments whith W01.4W01.4very soon instal- ler.. In 1$7,5 Dr. Peace became organ- ist ,of Glasgow Cathedral and organ- ist to the University. The estimation in which be was held there may be judged fr:onm the facetious nemaric of � his clergyman that he dare not give `i kers,teth's hymn "Peace, Per- fectli c 5 I'eacc'' because everyone present fest ,, would believe 110 referred to their organist; There he remained doing famous l duty as an instroinentalist,, musical director and coin gra+er, until .in 1897 he was induced to go to Liverpool, where his talents soon won him a favored place anions: .the citizens of that great seaport city. His fine al- ternative tains to Cardinal Newma.t>'s hymn, "Lead Kindly Light," had by this time sung itself, anti, with his other tunes carried the name of its camposer round the whole -world. No•doubt Dr. Peace hadpersonally known 1)r, Matheson who had a groat reputation in Glasgow, which feet may have had it influence in the ,conrlpo- sitiori of this tune. WHITECHURCH NEWS Mrs. John. i?leming, , of lfarniltott, is spending Y a few North Dakota, p t5 weeks here visiting her smother, Mrs. t. sis- ters r s r brothers: d Jatttcs Martin, and b a tees ht this vicittity. - far as forty miles away. During the proceedings, Chairman j Coultes took occasion to congratulate 1 Reeve frank McQuaid, of Mcltillop, on his being able to come out after his severe illness. r. McQuaid feelingly replied., thanking all for so kindly re- menibeiing him during his illness. Besides those mentioned the follow- ing members of council ..present and last and other friends were present: 1 .sacker, Turner•, (.1x, ..:arson Johnston, Goetz; Kennedy, Henderson \V. H. Coats of Usborne, Franklin Delbridge of Exeter and County En- glrme',l.r Patterson, most' if whom were accompanied by their wives or'daulgl]- ters, The following is a copy of the ad- dress presented to the Warden and Mrs; Kloplp• 'T1dE ADD. ESS IIsfessi To the Warded' and Mrs. Klopp. e Dear Friends, -rite .members of Hu roncounty-council and officials have talon forcible possession of your home tonight, not for the purpose of errening you or doing you bodily harm for any mime you ]rave comiiiit-- tedin conspiring together for your owri mutual trust and goodwill or in formieg a new relationship which we' hope :aird, trust will bring yoga mach happitress; but we have broken into tee quiettness of your home -life rather to congratulate you both and join you. in the old-fashioned custom of '1 Mang- n x • ur home," and tmg the gra c rn yo new, to do a little toward' giving you a send-off in fife together , We wish also to pay our respects ai: this time to you, IsLr. Klopp, and to, express otir appreciation of your serv- ices as our Warden, .the duties of which office you have so efficiently discharged with credit to ,y u.'rac;1 tine honor to our county The office of Warden ai with so many activities 0.,.an..rt: ger: attention, is no sinecure, but, on the" contrary, the position: carries with it nmuch responsibility, firmness of char» actor, good judgment and executive have exemplified in a marked degree thathas brought honor b t sun pt and dignity to t11e ptlsltlol]; Asa slight tolosn of our good wish- es end esteem, we ask you and Mrs. Klopp to accept this clock, which we trust will not only prove an orna- ment and a useful article of house fur- nishing, but that as you listen :�t the g, musics of its chines, prnclainmiug so faithfully the passing oft tiaire, you will always be reminded of the pleas- an"t associations that have so signally marked our relations in the discharge our several i of duties and the marking of the hours o musically n s a c1 pleas- antly will always be typical of a life holding for you both much .music and happiness. In conclusion we join in swishing you God -speed in life together•, and that you may prove to each other true'. helpmates in the duties that fall to., you itt the future. Signed on behalf of the County* Council and officials; J. WESLEY :LIEA"1"TIE, JOIHN , J ROBa✓hT CC UL TILS, A. C. 13AEKER, 'THOMAS .INC LI. I�atcd at Zurich iV`ov, 1st, tpa7..