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WHOLE.NUMBER 2619 AYORTH, FRIDAY14,, FEBRUARY .22, 1918 Greig Clothinglo'Y 11 second to Atone • .<& "(;) <,& Suits oung 'The "Harvard" HERE'S a decidedly snaPpy expression to the New Spring Styles for Yo ng Men's Suit • 'o mark- ed is the change from last ason's styles at it will be the ambition of most, young men to becon ie the owner of one of the new outfits at as early a date as possible. We are re4dy with the new styles. G eat range of goods to choose from. Make the gar ents to your eiact measurements and your Minute instr ctions as to detail of make-up we follow carefully. 11 garments are tailored by' the most expert tailors in the Dominion and at prices within the reach of all. Suits Ready to Wear --• • . ,• Suits Made to Measure • • • 4 • • • 0 • 0 4 0 • K.: 0 515' S20 S25 $20 $25 $30 9 4c> 0 - • Z5‘ • 0 0 0 41 0 0 (2, 0 ‘c, 0 <>4< All Whiter \Goods at (.5 Clearing Sale Priees.,,o3 A- very heavy stock which offers most sub- stantial inducements to careful buyers. An investment in wool clothing for outside wear, or for underwear purposes, will pay the in- vestor the largest returns -ever known. 50 to 100 per cent. is not over estimating the gqin to an .investment of this sort. We can prove it to anyone wishing to Make enquiry. ALL WOOL OVERCOATS $15.00 to $20.09 ALL WOOL SUITS $15.00 to $25.00 ,itge to $2.50 ALL WOOL. COAT SWEATERS $3.50 to $6.00 ALL WOOL SOCKS 50c to 75c ALL WOOL TROUSERS $3.00 to $4.50 ALL WOOL CAPS 75c to $1450 50c to 75c ALL WOOL UNDERWEAR FINE WOOL GLOVES ALL Reduced in Price FU 25 to .50' II per cent. Our fur Q are -all new and style of garments correct The best chance of the year to get furs. Fur Shoulder Stoles... $8 to 512 Fur Muffs ••••• . 55 to 510 Animal Shaped Stole...„... •••• 58 to 515 In Grey Wolf, Black Wolf, Mink Marmot, Lynx, Muskrat, Red Fox, Black Fox etc. All Fur Prices Practically Cut in Tva o Greig Clothing Co SE A FORTH 0 0 0 jS 0 0 0 HURON PRESBYTERIAL The following is the report of the Huron Presbyterial Society as presented .at their annual meeting held in Clinton recently: As we review the, work of the peat year we feel deeplis grateful to God for Hie guidance and blessing. While the receipts for 1917 .have fallen $54, below that of the previous year, which however, included the special effort of $488.00 for the s deficit in the General Fund; considering this, our ordinary givings have advanced rather than decreased and we find sufficient indieation of. progress to warrant us in saynag that under existing conditions the report is a very satisfactory one. We regret the removal of our efficient president, Mr. E. F. M. Smith, of Hensall, from the bounds of the Presbytery, but' are glad to know that she has been promoted to the important posi- tion of PrOvincial Press Secretary. Mrs. Monteith too, our esteemed Home Helpers .Secretary, has been- obliged to relinquish her office for the pres- ent. The work of thee departments, however, has been carried on Most ef- fectively by our vice-president, Mrs. James Hamilton ,of Goderich, and Mrs, W. Sproat, of Itippen. The Huron Presbyterial now com- prises twenty-two auxiliaries, five circles and one asseeted eociety, with a total rnembershiii of 748, con- tributing $3695.76,. and ten tinission band e with a membership of 397, con- tributing $311, making a total contri- bution of $4006.76. Fourteen life '1 members have beeu added end 681 copies of the Messenger subscribed for, a decrease of 17. Exeter records one In Memoriam subscription. There are 258 Home Helpers who have con- tributed $204.27. Twentritsix bales of excellent -clothing have been shipped to Teulon Home, Manitoba The re- port of the Strangers Secretary is en- couraging. Strangers secretaries have been appointed in 18 out of 23 of our Auxiliaries. There are evidences of activity ; also in the Literature and Press Departments. We are pleased to reporl an increase of 25 in the Aux- iliary, membership. Could we not double our .membership this year by each member bringing in one new member, as was sugegsted at the Pro- vincial:meeting in Kingston? We regret that the MacGregor Cir- cle of Hensall, which was formerly such an interesting, active organiza- tion, has practically disbanded for lack of a leader. In looking over the list of life members given in the January issue of the Messenger we find some echoes from "the far flung battle line. Mrs,. Jane:Stirling, of Baieifield being preeented-by --her -daughter,- Sister Maude Stirling, University Base Hospital, C.E.F ., with a life membership. Mrs. Henry Strong of Exeter auxiliary was also presented with a certificate in memory of her son. John Colville Strong, who was killed in action somewhere in France. The reports from the various aux- iliaries show a spirit of loyalty and devotion on the part of the members. Most of tha secretaries speak of the inspiration :received frem Miss Mc- Laren's visit and address; and also the report of the General Council and Provincial meetings read by the dele- gates, Mrs. Hamilton,. Mrs. Strachan, and Miss Graham. Duff's church, Mc- Killop, increased their offering to cele- brate their Jubilee Year, and presented, their paitor's wife, Mrs. D. Carswell, with a certificate of life membership. Leeburn reports the past year .one of great blessing and golden opportunity -to advance. They were specially fav- ored' by a visit from Dr. Waters of India. Knox church auxiliary, Gode-. rich, suggests that a copy of the Mes- senger be placed in every home in the congregation. Blyth Auxiliary has the honor of hating the' largest mem- bership, while Seaforth holds the ban- ner for the largest thankoffering and yearly contribution. Much of their success is attributed to the use of the envelope whereby every woman in the congregation is appealed to for a monthly offering. By this method $245 was raised and the annual contri- bution increased $76. This Auxiliary has found the plan of appointing a president for the year and having the members preside over the monthly meetings in turnwork well. They consider it a good way of training leaders. The day of prayer was generally observed throughout the Presbyterial. Londesboro auxiliary studied the Mis- sion Text Book, "Heart of India," and found that it resulted ie a more in- telligent nreparation for the lesson. Kirkton reports most of the members very much in earnest and the contri- butions larger than ever before. jp+ostroloo.C4.0•04104#0.40441 400•04.041.04104000.4,00,0, widattausessesmasemessiledMININ• The enthusiastic work accomplished by the circles is most interesting and worthy of emulation by the auxiliar- ies. Eight of the members of Arthur Circle, Goderich, have branched off for greater service. One is in the Redemptive Branch of Social Service Work, another in University Settle- ment work, two nursing in Children's Hospital, Toronto, while two more are in training for nurses. Probably the most itneresting feature of the. years was a visit from Miss Ratte, former supervisor of the redemptive work of our church in Canada. -As a result of her visit and apart from our regular work, the Secretary says we were able to send a Nix ofuseful gifts for use in redemptive work, also to assist in sending three boxes of fruit to the Yorkville Presbyterian Home in Toronto. The Marion Oliver Circle in Blyth hoe advanced $70 in their contribution this year. The sec- retary mentions that their talent mon- ey has been much increased and a great deal of enthusiasm shown by the members. The Kelly Circle, at Brucefied, is also an active organiza- tion. The Logic Circle, too, has in- creased its contribution, and empha- sizes the decided interest Shown by the members. As we contemplate- the work un- dertaken and accomplished by this so- ciety, sometimes in the face of diffi- - f 44 • culty and discouragmetOP, we feel that we can write these words on the tablet of the departed year: "Hitherto hath the Lord helped ini?! and gaining courage from this thought, we can enter upon what will in all probabil- ity be the most difficult phrase of our work as well as of the war, with renewed confidence in Rim who has Said: "Lc)! I am with You always." ; At the annual business meeting in Clinton on Tuesday, February 5th, the following resolution was passeed: "In our own Presbytery Vied:you'd exteed our sympathy to Rev. and Mrs. 1Vlce Iritosh, of Brucefieldeeift: the loss of their only child; to Mree Gardiner of Kiri-don, and Mrs. litLe Y. McLean, of Seaforth. who haii,ilmt lately re- ceived the sad new, t their sons had given their y lives in the service; of their coun TiS.all others who have suffered ent or an- xiety on behalf of • loved' ones, during the past year, extend our tenderest sympathylin, we 'pray that the Heavenly Father 'may :ever be their source of coo1ation and strength." H. Isabel Graliaikaecy, H.P.S. Trea4urer's, *OA The following is the TreaSurer's Report of the Huron Presbyterial So- ciety:,.- Auburn; 14101.47; • Basifield, 4127; Blake, $37'.98; Blyth, $180; Blyth Mar- ion Oliver Circle, .$170; Brucefield, $194.52 Brucefield XellY Circle $161; Cinton, 4183; Carlo*or sinithfrs Hill, $80; Egmondvillee .078.50; Exeter,. $119; Exeter (Logie: circle); $160.75 ; Godericle $257; Gnderich (Arthur Circle, $86.85; - Gedeiieh. 'Township Union, $50; Grand Bend.; $76; Hensall, $163; ,Hensall( McGreger Circle), $50; Hills Green $100'; Kiptien $139.02; Kirkton, $177.45; Leeltern, $43; Lon- desboro $79; MclCillopilbiff's church, $58.95; Seaforth, $409,48; Thames 'Road, $228.34; Varna. $50; Winthrop Associated Society $30de45; Junier life member Presbyterial,' $6; total from Auxiiaries, $3,695.76. Mission Bands—Blyth "McLean", $72; Brucefield "Little Desciples" $28; Egmondville, "Little lielpers", $17; Exeter "Willing Workers", $9.70; Goderich -i‘Mecti1livray;'4100; Hensel' "Kings Own," $14.20; Seaforth, "Bar- bara Kirkman," $32;r Seaforth, "Sun!, shine," $25.85; Varna "Willing Work- ers" $12.25. Total from ' Mission Bands. $311; total 'froM Auxiliaries, and Mission Bands $400.76. The Treasurer suggests that each member try and *real*their giving by 10c extra this year; -and. thus make ,thecontribution fi):ri.si* come up to 44,190- • e islintiie V. THE PRICE OF BRAN AND SHORTS The keenest interest was taken farmers from all over the Alvinston dietrict on Tuesday in a test cese, in which John -Wheeler, proprietor,. of the Alvinston Milling Company:, was charged by H. A. ,Gilroy, president of the Lambton County Farmers' Co- operative Association, with selling bran and shorts at a higher price than that authorized by the food controller's order. • When the . case was called, *r. Wheeler pleaded guilty, He s ted that he had asked a higher pric be- cause of the high quality of the bran and shorts he manufactured. The seriousness Of the case was pointed out, and Mr. Wheeler was in- formed that the maximum penalty provided under the • act was a ,fine of $1,000si and three months in .pri-on. Mr. Gilroy asked that a fine of $1,000 be imposed and sentence sus- pended.. Magistrate Newcombe decided to impose a fine of $10 aild costs, which in all will ainount to approximately $60. Crown Prosecutor Wilson of arnia conducted the ease. The mat- ter, it is stated is not yet ended by any 'means. Many of the fanners are not satisfied, and maSr urge that the case be carried to other courts, in the hope that a heavier. penalty lie imposed.. WINTERING YOUNG HORSES OUTSIDE With the prevailing high cost of building material and labour, many farmers are deterred from going very' extensively into live stock raising, under the impression that a heavy out- lay for buildings is necessary. Such is not the case. While work horses and milking cows require warm stabling, sheep and poultry, in order to be profitable, must be kept away from warm quarters; brood sows do excellently in small individual cabins; the young cattle thrive when run- ning outside with only a shed for ehel- ter Even dry cows and idle work horses can be wintered under cheap shelter. The • reason these classes of live stock do so well wintered outside is that they get what is hard to obtain when kept inside namely fresh air and exercise, and are, as a result, in good health and fit for profitable breeding operations: • During five years„ fifteen different young horses were wintered outside. at Cap Rouge Experimental Station, with only single board sheds as shel- ters. Though the temperathee went down as low as thirty-one degrees Fareheit below zero, not a single one has ever been known to shiver. More- over, as a rule, they commence to Shed their hair earlier in the spring than others kept in the barn. During an outbreak of influenza, all the animals inside were sick whilst not one of those in the open was affected. Any shed which is free of draughts, and with an opening toithe south, will answer the purpose. f it is placed on a slight elevation, so that -Water may not run he there is no need of a' floor, ground floors are best. Shing- les or paper may be used for the roof,' which must be perfectly rain -proof, - for metal will get the place too warm during the summer: As only one 0 MeLBAN BROS. Pollisikers $1.50 a Year In Advance thickness of lumber forms the sides, it should be grooved and tongued. The main objection to keeping stock in cold shelters during the winter has been that more feed is required. That the contention is correct cannot be disputed, if the conditions were al- ways perfect in warm stables. But, as a matter of fact, there- are very few well ventilated barns in the couo- try and it is a question whethee there is not as much loss of feed through bad digestion; due to the foul air through the extra amount giv n out- side. - HURON NOTES Robt. Leathorn has s Id his 120 acre farm in Turnberry, near Bluevale to lilie Herbert Shi Id„ of East Wawanosh. -7-Mr. and Mrs. Robert M narey, of the 9th concession of Gre an- nounce the engagement of their augh- ter, Miss Minnie, to Mr, Wes ey C. McEachernethe wedding to tak place on Tuesday of this week. ' —Mrs. D. Cantelon of Clin on, on Sunday evening, slipped on grime ice and in falling fractured her hip. Mrs. Cantelon has not been in good health for some time and rthis accident will ekreletip confinedhweereks.to her bed for ses4- 1 , 7 -The Goderich Collegiate institute Board, at its regular meeting voted an honorarium of $500 to Dr.H./I.Strang in view of his long services as a teacher. He retired from this staff - atthe beginning of the term. . . —Last week Viiilliam Bird-, of the 6th line, Morris Township, sold a tidied sow to Mr.1 G. A. Best, of Brussels, that tipped the beam at 720 pounds' and for which the owner re- ceived $111.60. He got $15.50 per cwt. That's more than a good horse used to sell for. —There passed away on Sunday last at her home in Wingham, Margaret Greer, reliet of the late !Tames Bent- ley. Mrs. Bentley had for any years been a highly esteemed resident of Blyth and was spending the winter months in Wingham. The remains ,were taker to BlYth on Saturday morning for interment in the family plot. - - —The annual output of cheese from the Silver Corners factory, 1VIonerief, was 202,73814 pounds- and the total receipts, $43,170.73. The overage pound of milk to a pound of cheese was 11.4. The average butter fat test was 3.4. The salary of cheese - maker was p,548.23; war tax, $20.38. and,. the,average price per pound was 19.23 cents. - —A. j, Helm; who has carried on a general store, business in Cranbrook 'Air -a iiiiiiibei: 6! YearS, his 'decided to discontinue and will remove to Woodstock in the course of a few months. Mr. and Mrs. Helm will be rtauch missed in the community as they were always ready to lend a hand to every good cause. In the Methodist church they were active workers and in theSunday School and other departments their places will not be easily filled. —The death - occurred in Goderich hospital on Monday of Mr. Alfred H. Goodwill. formerly oftChnton, after an illness of several weeks. 1 The deceas- ed was 64 years of age and leaves a family of two sons and two daughters: Lieut. Douglas Goodwin, Who is over- seas; Victor, who is in Weyburn, Sask.; Mrs. W. Glenn Campbell, of Aylmer and Mrs. J. S. McMath, of Goderich township. The funeral took place after the .arrival of the after- noon train from Goderich on Wednes- day, the remains were interred beside those of his wife in Clinton cemetery. —On Thursday afternoon, February 7, the Ladies' Aid of the Dashwood Evangelical church, held their regular meeting at the ho -me of Mr. and Mrs. James McFalls to give expres- sion of the high esteem in which Mrs. McFalls is held by the Ladies' Aid. A suitable programme was rendered, af- ter which lunch was served, and. the society put on record their deep regret at losing such a valuable -member from their numbers. Mrs. McFalls was made the recipient . of 'a china biscuit jar, after which she replied in a brief but suitable manner, thank- ing Most sincerely the ladies for their much appreciated gift. —An Epworth League and Sunday Schools Instittue in connection with Wingham District will be held in Ethel Methodist church, on Wednee- , day,' February 27th. The president will preside and addresses are ex- pected by Rev..F. H. Langford, R. I. Watson, Rev. D. McTavish, and Rev. IC J. Uren, at the seessien opening I at two o'clock. Th evening speaker ' will be Rev. C. R. urrant and Re . Mr. Langford, the astor, in the chair. Mr. Durrant givill give an illustrated address on Mission *ork in Newfoundland. Each League and. Sunday School within reaching dis- tance is asked to send delegates. Pro- vision will be made for their enter- tainment. Mr. , Langford is one ofh the church's Young People's Secretar ies, and Mk. Watson, is Miseionary Vice President for London Conference. —The annual Cpunty meeting of North Huron Loyal Orange Lodge, was held in Wingham on Tuesday of last week. The attendance was large considering the severe weather. The meeting was presented by delegates from Dungannon, Clifford, Blyth, Bel - grave and Bluevale. Bro. Coultesi a. returned soldier, who lost an arm while defending his country, was given a seat of honor at the right of the Master. J. • F .Groves, County Mas- ter, presided. The finances were re- ported in a satisfactory condition, the balance being on the right side of the ledger. It was degided not to hold a celebration of the Battle of the Boyne in this year of the war. The folowing officers were -elected for the ensuing year: W. C. M. John A. Johnston; D . C. M . , John dontgomery, Chaplain, Rev. H. W. Snell; Rec. 1 Secy', T.. R. Bennett; Fin. -Secy., Jas. 'G. Stewart; Treasurer, Robert Mc- Murray; D. of C., T. J. McLean; Lecturers, Harry Leischman and Bert • Bradburn. Past County Master Greer nstalled the officers. —John Wesley Mills, formerly of South Dakota, died at home of his brother-in-law, M. T. J. Watt, of Clinton, on Saturday of last week; after a somewhat nrolongeir illness The deceased was a native of Stan- ley, being a son of the late Mr:eand Mrs: Thomas' E. Mills of that town- ship. In 1880 he left the home land and went to Sarah Dakota where he tock up a homestead and where he centioued to reside until a year ago last fall when, itir. and Mrs. Watt vis- ited him there and seeing that he was in failing health, brought him home, with them. Since that time he has steadily failed, though-- every ti ieg which could be done for him was 4ont... He was for seem time in the for• int- Geierai hospital anci later spent SOtne months in TV ie m hospital, • ; tre. e last 'July Mr. ardi Mrs. Ati• .1.1q cared frr hint 3 • neif own hole Tier late Mr. Mills is survived ey four brothers and four s.sters. —Mrs. Henry Wilbee, of Brussels, died on Thursday night of last week, after -a brief illness of only a few days, haying attained the great age of 91 years. Her _maiden name was Caroline Penfold and her ,birthplace was Essex, England. When six years of age she came to Canada and when 19 years old was married to Henry- Wilbee, the ceremony being perform- ed in wateriob county About thirty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Wilbee went to Brussels and seven years later Mr. Wilbee Met with a fatal accident in the collapse of -a building. Since that time Mrs, Wilbee made her home .with her daughter, Mrs. Philip Ament. The surviving sons are: William of; Galt; Walter ,of Brussels; Jesse, of Grey -township;and Andrew, of Prince Albert; John died at Stratford. The daughters are Mrs. 11. • Johnston, C malecionia, Mich., and Mrs.,- A ent, of Brussels. --Pleasant View Farim the home Of . 11,1arle:alnradiMthe rt. .1,2eertiartah ond,ailet:o 1„ .- gaib- ming on Priday es ening „est about fifty frieeits end neigeotirr as- sembled to do honor' to tee rt couple in eishdomfge their :Se ih anni versary 2 'her mairia,ge. -0 and groom of tWEi.ty five ye ats ago Were tale n mi • r't .sly by &no- se a* the eveningh. el tee airtment hat! en arranged by the heppy' conimmy of- friends. When all the members of the party had arrived, Mr. 3. Wit King, in a short address explalined the object of the gathering and ealled 011 Mr. J. F. McCracken, who rad an address, land Mr. eorge MeiDonald presented Mrs. 'Diamond *tilt. 4 beent- ifillssilsier. Casseroletiiithtivory hand- les, fitted with an eight inch Guernsey - ware dish, and Mr. W. J., Renclereon Presented Mr. Diamond with al Gillette safety razor.. CANADA —The Treasurer of Manitoba claims that the Norris Government 'has sav- ed, $2,000,000 to the Province as com- pared with its predecessor. --h-Smith Bros. and Wilson, of Re- gina.. have been .aiwarded the -contract for the T. Eatota warehouse to be erected in -thateity, at a price sof $395,000. &lb -contracts are not yet awarded: —The charred body of Dr. F.: W. Dykes was found in his home at Lave - lie, Man., on Tbursday, following a fire, the origin or which ie a mystery. Dr. Dykes had sent his -wife to Winni- peg for an operation. _ —Miss Pearl Needham; aged 25,was found dead in the bathtub at her borne - in South Londoe, late Saturday night She left the other. -members a the - family apparently re excellent health to take a bath. heart weakeess is givenas the cause. —During. the severe storm of Fri- day last the high wind completely demolished the corrugated sheds of the Methodist Church at East Oxford, near Woodstock, causing damage Of $500. Many of the tombstones in the cemetery adjoining were also blown ()wn—lisi.i.scovery has been made that $10 notes of the Molsons Bank have been raised to 100 bills by the work of clever experts. The first bill was found in the Clearing House at To- ronto'and a few hours later another was discovered. These two are all that have been reported found` to date. h at _ tLe.en—Mrs.odLucy Bartlitt, aged 61, relict late Charles Bartlitt, contractor London, Was found dying from ex- posure in the yard at her home, 598 Pall Mall street,. on Saturday evening. It is supposed she fell and lay help- less in tliel cold until discovered by neighbors, She died soon, after. She - had been suffering partial paralysis for —sFor Lei etui tn. e. F .II.C. O'Beirne arrived in Stratford from overseas on Sat- urday afternoon, having been inval- ided home. Lieut. O'Beirne was over - Seas two years, and sustained a bad fall in France, when he was brought down in an engagement. His back was injured to such an extent as to make it impossible.for hira to fly a- gain. In England he was severely hurt in a fall, but stuck to the game. Re is a son of W. M. O'Beirne, editor oi the Stratford Beacon. —At 12.30 Saturday morning, Night PolieemanItztinuels, of Preston, in making his rounds, tried the door of the P. J., O'Connor store, Preston's leading clothing and. gents' furnishing store, and was surprised to notice fire at the rear of the building, rhe firemen made a quick response, but the -flames fanned by a breeze, C0111- pietely destroyed the contents of the store, The loss 'is estimated at $15,- 00G, partly covered by insurance. The origin ;of the blaze is Unknown. -- -A quiet wedding took place Sat- urday afternoon at the residence of James McKenna, in St. Thomas, when his youngest daughter, Bessie Jose- phine McKenna, was united in marri- age to George Hambleton, of Ottawa. The ceremony was performed by - Rev. Capt. N. H. McGillivray, A the couple being unattended. The bride was formerly a talented official of the Dominion labor department Ottawa, where she has won high honors through her work for industrial re- form. In recognition of Mrs. Ham-- hleton's untiring work she has been honored' with the degree of a Fellow of Political Science. ef Toronto Uni- versity. Mts. Hambleton has the (Es- tmetion of being she first 'Canadiaji wornan to attain this. hotior. Mr. Ha/ale-eon is Canadian Press repre- sentative at the House of Commons, Ottawa. —Major H. W. Bowie, Deputy Ser- g.eant-at-Armg for several years in the Dominion House, has been pronaot- i ed to the position of Sergeant-ot- ' Arm.y in successian to the late Col. Henry Smith, Major Bowie will re - tun" from overseas shortly and will be ready to carry the mace when the House reassembles. Major Bowie went overseas with the 77th Regiment at Ottawa about two years ago and has not since been back. —Edward Burley, a fourteen -year old _lad who worked for a farmer near -Canamoque Junetion, is in the Hotel Dieu, at Kingston; suffering. from blood poisoning in his ,feet. The boy had been working outside in zero weather until his feet were frozen. His feet became so bad that he was brought to the hopsital for treatment. Part of his big toe has dropped off. There is a hole in his heel and another toe shows the result of being frozen. The boy is a Children's 'Society ward, and the officials of the loCal organiza- tion are making enquires into his case. —In the Droceas of rounding up de-. serters under the Military Service Act in Montreal,' on Saturday night, when the Dominion police paid an unexpected visit to the Central Y.M.C. A., the Montreal Amateur Athletic _ Associetiirinis quarters, Victoria Rink • and the Forum the son of a -citizen. in the millionaire class was taken in charge. Theyoung man was sent to the Guy street barracks, as he had no exemption elopers in his pockets,: Shortly aftereva.rds hie father appear- ed at the Dominion police headquar- ters in. the Drutaniond building and in vain demanded his son's release. —Cadet Frank N. Moore, of the Leaside 'Aviation Camp at Toronto, instantly killed on Saturday when: the aeroplane which he Was driving. Plisriged to' the ground 'from over two .thousand feet in the air. Ac- cording to ari ieyeawitness, the ma- chine seeMed to be flying without when.; suddenly it swerved and crashed to destruction in a nose pointing dive. Striking the earth the Machine crumpled 'npr while -the - pilot wet found strapped to his` seat and terribly mingled. Death was prac- tically instantaneouse-- The accident happened about aemile from the:acr- odrome. Cadet Moore was an eiper- ienced birdman, and had only a short time to go before he would be a fully quali'fied pilot and ready to take his place `` among the other officers of the Royal Flying Corps in France% He was about 25 years of age,and came to Toronto to enlist in thItiFly- ing Corps from- Quebec. ZURICH. The Hay Fire Insurance Company. —The 43rd annual meeting of the Hay' Township Farmers' Mutual Fire In- surance Company was ihedd in the Town Hall, Zurich, on Monday' last. Despite the stormy weather and bad. roads a large number of the policy- holders were present. The financial statement of the -manager of the corn- pany was presented and the following particulars taken therefrom; During 1917, policies to the number of 545 were issued, covering an insurance of 41.512,850, and the year closed with 2030 policies in force with the total amount of risk, $5,415:625. Losses paid during the year amounted to 46826.98. The total receipts, including an as- sessment of the policyholders, were 413,872.901 total expenditures, includ- ing losses paid, were 47286.96, leaving a balance on hand of 45885.92. The, total assets of -the company amounted to $210,319.16. The retiring 'direc- tors were Mesirs. 3. Pfaff, W. T. Caldwell, and H. H. Neeb. The bal- loting to fill these paSitions resulted as follows: John Pfaff, J.P. Rau and • Oscar Klopp. Messrs. Henry Pfiles apd Andrew F: Hess were selected as/ . auditors. The Weather Insurance company.' —The Huron Weather Insurance Mut- ual Compami held their annual meet- ing in Zurich last week, with a fair attendance The directors' and audi- tors' reports showed the past year to be the ;most favorable in the history of the company, the losses, considering- - the amount of proPerty insured and the severity of the storms that passed over the territory, covered by the corn- pany, were not large, axnounting in' all to $1831.73, while the business written in 1917 was an increase over • previous years. Duzieg the year 191i. the number of policies written were 682, covering a total insurance of $782,150, the cash balance to the com- pany's credit- being $4338.62, while during the past year, 1911, the busi- ness written was 1026 policies, cover- if/1g insurance to the amount of 41,270,- 000 and the cash balancer_ at the end'. of the year was $9,092.29, the total ninnber of policies at the close of the zyear was 2703, rcovering insur. ance to the amount Of $3,223,950,Which shows remarkable growth and strong - financial position. The retiring offi- cers were re-elected as follOwer Jas. Scott, M. Geiger and D. Fothering- . ham, while H. Strang and John Camp- bell were re-elected auditors. A. re, commendation was made to the direc- tor's to raise the maximum amount top be paid for live stock and this will be dealt with at a later meeting. At the meeting of the difectors Mr. Benson Williams was elected president. H. Rau, vice president, and Mr. C. Monteith, secretary -treasurer.; Mr. S. Hardy of Exeter is the general agent.