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e announcement comes from Al-
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•lxy, the capital city of New York
State, that the State Legislature will
Shortly introduce a proposal for a
000,000,000 bond issue to finance the
ilPprovement of 15,000 miles of dirt
road in New York State as a part of
farmeto-market scheme.
The United States is an exceeding-
ly rich country, and the State of New
York, one of the richest states in the
Union, but even at that, one hundred
million dollars is a very sizable
amount even for these days of large
fortunes.
Behind the expenditure of this 'huge
sum of money, we presume, lies the
belief that when these roads are com-
pleted, the farmer will be able to elan
inate the middle man. That no mat-
ter at what distance his market or
market lie, these roads will enable
him to truck his own products of
every •leind, directly from the farm to
these markets.
The theory is a plausible one, all
right, but whether the result will
sneasure up to the expectations of its
promoters and the farmers who are
expecting to 'benefit by its being put
into practise, is quite another thing
altogether.
There are sections in the Canadian
West and the Peace River district, and
no doubt there are sections in the land
to the south of us, where the expendi-
tures, of large sums of money would
be justified in providing roads that
would enable settlers in these districts
to reach a market.
But New York State is an old State
and a thickly populated one. Distances
from one point to another are not
great and there has always been a
road connection between thene Per-
haps these roads have not, at certain
seasons of the year, been all that a
road might be, but they have been
navigable, and celeainly they have
been vastly improved with the years.
But good or bad, the proposition is
to spend one hundred million dollars
on them to bring them to perfection,
at least so far as a dirt road can be
maintained in a state of perfection.
It makes one wonder what the ulti-
mate result will be. One hundred mil,
Jion dollars, as we say, is a sizable
. sum. When it has been Spent, will
the farmers who are supposed to
benefit from it, find it has been a
wise and paying investment, or will
they find by the time they have
' sweated out the texes from which
source only, this sum can be raised,
that they have put themselves on the
road as well as their produce,
Of course, what New York State
does is New York's business, but we
in old Ontario are somewhat prone to
follow in the footsteps of our neigh-
bors across the line, when it comes
to roads and read expenditure3. We
believe that Ontario roads would com-
pare favorably with any on the conti-
nent, but in the minds of many peo-
ple, and this includes many' farmers,
they are not yet gond enough.
From farm -to -market is but a step
from farm to city and already, on
every hand, we hear the cry that the
cities are draining the farms of their
young manhood. But true as that is,
we believe that the emigration from
farm to city has been less hareaul tu
the farm, than is the recent trend of
emigration of the farm boy and farm
girl, from the farm to the highways.
We need good roads, hut is it wise
or does it pay to have them good be-
yond our means or needs? Roads
should only be buil/as an aid
logitirne business and traffic, not
places on which to live.
TOO MUCH BRIDGE.
The London, England, Daily Ex-
press says:
A Hertfordshire parson has provid-
ed his parishioners with a really,
eaherry Christmas by a wholehearted
diatribe against bridge. A bitter,
covetous spirit, envy and jealousy,
Undue nervous ex c item ent, broken
friendships and neglected homes are
the fruits as he sees the matter, of
this "Sould-destroying practice." Of
course, the bridge played by his con-
gregation may be sof the quality that
deserves ,even worse adjectives than
Jhe empldys. Bet in itself, a .bridge
driive is an innocent enough affair,
and far preferable to the buzz and
*tee -tattle of the old-fashioned tea
party.
,• The eaper and the parson are both
tight. ,a the paper says. the game
f bric ee is, in itself, r harmless
hing. Neither is there harm in an
Id -fashioned tea party; nor in set-
tee: ror drinking, nor smoking, nor
fn. oensional late hoers. It is in the
abuse of these things whe rein lies the
gait
DUBLIN
Notes.---Mits Marie Benninger, of
Hamilton, spent the week end with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Rennin-
ger.—Mr. Joseph Maughsr, of Leth-
bridge, Alberta, spent a few days vis-
iting his old friends. It was twenty
years since Joe left here and all his
friends were glad to see him again.—
.Mr. L. Beale and Kingsley, of Strat-
ford, spent a day with the former's
mother, Mns. E. Beale.
And the parson is rigawhen he
says he door of briAge may be
laid the cause of many ble ken friend -
Alpe and veglectei homes. But
again, he is right only ir canton -
&n that bridge is laeinp. abused or
,ratherthat people are abusing then,-
selVes Ithrough the rediuni fi)ridva
d there igf iati notch eating to- •
foe &tte1i Jt 1; too much
6o, :being constnued; too many
h6titig Itept, and we believe
WALTON
Notes.—Mrs. Thos. Clark is spend-
ing a few weeks with relatives in
Clinton.—Mr. J. J. McGavin spent
the week end in Toronto caflbasiness.
—Mr. Pullman, our genial blacksmith,
is doing a rushing business these
days..—Mr. McDonald is getting in
quite a lot of logs this season.—Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Bennett entertained a
few friends last Friday evening.—
Miss Winnifred Drager ef London, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. C. Drager
—Miss Fern Love is spending a few
days with Miss Bessie Davidson, of
McKillop.—Mn A. Sobier is suffering
from a bad cold.—Miss Muriel Far-
quharson is visiting friends in Gode-
rich at present.—A dance was held in
A.0.1.1.'W. Hall on Wednesday night
of this week.—Mia. J. Ritchie, who un-
derwent an operation in the Toronto
hospital recently, has returned home.
Her many friends hope her health
will be improved.—Mrs. Neal has had
a new radio installed in her home by
W. C. Bennett.
WINGHAM
Notes.—John Joynt, ex-M.L.A., and
Mrs. Joynt are on their way to Jam-
acia and other West India points,
where they will spend the next couple
of months.—Fred Davison, well dril-
ler, of Pleasant Valley, received an
acclamation nomination as town
councillor on Monday and qualified for
the position.—The frosty- weather is
still prevailing and roads are quite
filled up, making it difficult to do
much driving.—Mr. Harry Channey
went to Goderich Hospital last Fri-
day for treatment. We hope it will
be successful and that he may soon
he able to return to his home. — A
pleasant evening was spent on Wed-
nesday, January. 15th, at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. James Craig", when about
fifty Institute members and friends
enjoyed themselves at a progressive
euchre.—Mrs. Gus Kinahan was the
winner of the ladies' prize; Mr. Fred
Moss, the gent's, and the consolation
prize went to Mr. Bill Moss. --Miss
Dorothy Craig, of Auburn, spent Sun-
day with her cousin, Verna Channey.
HILLSGREEN
Notes.—Quite a number from this
vicinity attended the funeral of the
late Mr. John A. Manson, of Blake,
on Monday. Much sympathy is ex-
tended to the bereaved family in their
hour of sorrow.—Miss Agnes Love, of
Kippen, spent Monday afternoon at
her home.—Mr. and Mrs. Percy Camp -
hell and little son, of Ilay Township,
spent Sunday at the home uf Mr.
and Mrs. H. Love.—The annual meet-
ing of the Hillsgreen United Church
will be held on Tuesday evening, Feb.
4th, in the basement of the chureh
at 8 o'clock. All the members are
rermeeted to he preseht.
Y. P. S.—The Young People reciety
met on Monday night, Januarr 27th,
with Miss Gladys Stephenson group
in charge of the meeting. Miss Eileen
Turner presided. The meeting open-
ed by singing Hymn 553. Rev. Can-
ner led in prayer. Hymn 782 was
sung. The Scripture lesson was tak-
en by Miss Gladys Stephenson; the
devotions by Miss Eileen Turner, Mr.
Thomas Bennett then gave a few sel-
ections on his accordian; Mr. Nor-
man Alexander, of Kippen, gave a
topic on "Peace of Conference." Hymn
779 was sung. Miss Eileen Turner
led in sentence prayer. The missionare
topic was taken by Rev. Conner from
second chapter of the study book,
"Great Waters." The offering and
business was then taken. The Young
People are planning on holding a box
social on Monday evening, February
17th, in t'he basement of the church.
Mr. S. Beatty's group will be in
charge of the meeting on February
10th. eThe meeting .was closed by
singing Hymn 758 and Mizpah bene-
diction.
IIMIIMMININ.r.7•1=1•11.MMI•01111.
BAYFIELD
Breezes. — Mrs." Walter Westlake
and daughter, Lorna, left Monday to
spend a couple of weeks in Detroit.—
Mrs. Nescam-Brady is visiting her
mother, Airs. McDonald, at Sarnia.—
Wc are mrch pleased to report that
Airs. Maleom Toms is recovering
nicely from a severe attack of pneu-
rnonia.—The concert this Friday night
for the'benefit of the Bayfield Library
premises to be, a. fine entertainment.
•
A number of Lour best artists are giv-
ing the programme. Among. them
are Miss Jean Woods, Mrs. F. H.
Paull, Miss Gladaa 'Gale, James Ster-
ling, Murray Grainger, Harold Scotch -
nee, and the Lakeside Entertainers'
Orr h e straz songs, duets, quartettes,
ornic skits. After the programme
'here will be a "lance. Come and en-
joy it.—The fishermen commenced
cutting ice this week and are busy
putting up a supply for the summer.
—aailliam Orr, who has been visiting
his father and sisters for the past
month, returned to Port Austin, Afich-
igen, on Monday.—Mrs. Buchan and
Miss Lucy Woods left Monday for To-
Tr.opt.A.• to spend a few weeks with Mrs.
'Letry Meeting.—The annual vestry
-me Ling of Trinity Church, was held
In Monday evening. Favorable re -
of the year's work were receiv-
ed from various departments of
chi! 0'; work. The following were ap-
pointed e Delegate to Sesn:od,
Elliott. substitute, Wm. Scatch-
uer; Rector's Warden, %Math El-
liott; People's Warden, Vim. Ecateh-
mere; Select Vestry, Leslie El -
Hatt, P. A. Edwards, George Green -
glade, D. H. MeNaughten, Russel
Ward* William Ston, ;John TIPPe•k.
011r1ai -Parkes; 3alw .Parker; -Sides-
went Lesko Elliott, Russel Beard,
William Heard, John Tippet, D, H,
McNangliton; Treas., Russo l Heard;
Auditors, F. A. Edwards, E. H. SOW/
Receives Letter Erom the Queen.—
Mrs, G. W. Rhynas, of Burlingtent6 a
former well known Bayfield TegideT4,
(Miss Men Ferguson) received . a
4;1ka
charming le1r from Her Majesty
the Queen, conl-1 lug an acknowledge
ment of a book 4f poems written by
her, among .whih are the patriotic
verses, "Young Canada's Message to
the Motherland" and "lVfessages to
Canada," which here received their
majesty's commendation. Mrs. Rhynas
has taken a prominent part in phil-
anthropic and patriotic activities and
is well known for her valuable ser-
vices as an officer in the Hospital Aids
Association. Following is the letter:
"Sandringhan, Norfolk. The lady-in-
waiting is commanded by the Queen
to write and thank Mrs. Rhynas for
the very charming little book sent to
their Majesties this Christmas. Such
an expression of loyalty and good-
will as contained therein has deeply
touched the King and Queen and the
books very title, "Remembering," has
a !special significance for their majes-
ties, coming as a symbol of good faith
from a subject overseas."
Death of Miss Susan Parke.—It is
our sad duty this week to record the
death of one of Hayfield's best known
and most highly respected resident in
the person of Mies Susan Parke, who
passed away Friday forenoon, Janu-
ary 24th. Deceased had been ill for
many months but always boxe her
sufferings with wonderful patience.
She was born on the Goshen Line,
Stanley, in 1865, and was the daugh-
ter of the late George and Mary Ann
Parke, who with two daughters, Sus-
an and Catherine, moved from the
farm to Hayfield thirty-two years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Parke passed away some
twenty years ago. The funeral was
heal from her late home to Bayfield
cemetery on Monday afternoon, Janu-
ary 27th, the service being conducted
by Rev. F. H. Paull, Rector of Trin-
ity Church, of which deceased was a
member. The pallbearers were Geo.
Elliott, Wellington Elliott, Hugh Mc-
Kay, Robert Reid, A. E. Erwin and
Clarence Parke. The surviving mem-
bers of the family are Mrs. Fee and
Mrs. Keyes, Hensall; John Parke, near
Hensall, and Catherine in Bayfield,
who have the sincere sympathy of
many friends.
STANLEY
Notes.—Miss Margaret McKinley
had quite an unpleasant accident last
week, when she was kicked in the
face by a colt, We are pleased to
say that she is progressing favorab-
ly.—Reeve Art Keys is in Goderich
this week attending County Council.
—Mr. Percy Johnston, who has been
laid up with scarlet fever, is doing
nicely.—Mrs. Charles E. Johnston, of
Flint, is visiting with her aunt, Mrs.
Mary Johnston.
Death of John A. Manson.—On Fri-
day, January 24th, death came very
suddenly to John A. Manson, one of
Stanley's most highly respected resi-
dents. He was ip his usual health
and going about his duties when he
suddenly fell over and expired. He
was the eldest son of the late John
Manson, and was born on the Goshen
Line on March 18th, 1863, and where
all his life has been spent. He was
evice married, first to Miss Mary
Douglas, who passed away about 25
years ago, leaving a family of four.
They are: Miss Isabel, of Detroit;
Gordon, of Dundas; William, of Pene-
tang, and Lorne, at home. Later he
married Miss Mary Kennel, who sur-
vives him with a family of three, Don-
ald, Russel and Beatrice, all at home.
Mr, Manson was a man of splendid
ahristian character. In the home,
where he will be so sadly reisscd, he
act a fine example to his children. In
the Blake Church, with which he has
been connected all his life, he held
the position of Elder, also had been
Sunday school teacher, and he has al-
waee• taken a great interest in all the
church work. There his place will be
hard to fill. In public life, he also
hold important positions, serving on
the municipal council for a number of
years, also as Reeve of Stanley, on the
County Council and as director in the
Hay Township Fire Insurance Co. In
farming also he made a success. He
was considered to be one of the best
farmers in the township and had built
up for himself and family a splendid
home. The community, as well as
the church and the home, has suffer-
ed a great loss in his passing away,
but though he is gone the memory of
his kindly and unselfish acts will still
linger with those who kne'w him, The
funeral service, which was in charge
of Rev. J. W. Penrose, was held on
Monday, January! 27th, to Hayfield
cemetery, and the large crowd of
sympathizing friends and the beauti-
ful floral tributes spoke of the high
esteem in which the deceased was
held.
KEPPEN
Announcement.—Mr. and Mrs, Jno.
Gibson, of Wroxeter, announce the
engagement of their daughter, Mary
Ellen, to Mr. Wilfred L. Mellis, son
of the late Thomas Mellis, of Kipper,
the marriage to take place in Febru-
ary.
Annou-ncement. — Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Volland announce the engage-
ment of their daughter, Irene Eliza-
beth, to Mr. Lorne Caldwell Finlay-
son, son pf Mr. and Mrs. James Fin-
layson all of Tuckersmith. Tho wed-
ding will take place early in Febru-
ary.
Notes.—The annual congregational
meeting of St. Andrew's United
Church, Kippen will be held on Mon-
day evening, February ard, at 7.30
p.m. The ladies are serving a con-
ereeational supper at 6 o'clock.—The
W. M. S of St. Andrew's Church will
meet on Wednesday, February 5th, at
the home of Mrs. Isaac Jarrott—
Surprise Party. — Friday night,
January 24th was the occasion (if a
very unique birthday surprise, given
o Rev. R. R. Conner, arranged by
Mrs. Conner at the Parsetage of St.
f‘ndrew's United Churefle Kippen, at
which time the Elders and .1Vfanagers,
with eheir wives were invited. After
spending a very enjoyable evening, a
damtil y pz•ep d lunch' was aanra4.,
Bee atTat0tiag,.. 11, Mc-,
14.414 -in. a tew well chosen remarks,.
thanked 14, and Mrs. Comer for the
very pleasant evening's entertain-
ment. This Was followed by. alaflinr
Pesr'AT,Jolly Good Fellows' On
the. following day the Session and
Managers presented to Rev, Mr. Cm-
ner a small! gift, accompanied with a
well worded address, as fellows:—
"To Itev. R., R. Conner: The Session
and Board of Management of this
church have met on the occasion of
the anniversary of your birthday and
coincidentally, that of the birthday of
Scotland's greatest poet, Robert
Burns. We have thought this
casion a fitting one at Which to indi-
cate to you in a small degree at
least the hearty appreciation and
thanks that are due for ministrations
rendered us and the congregation we
represent. You have been our revered
minister for nearly three years, and
we do not fail to recognize your
faithful acts of service and sacrifice
incidental to your position, such sac-
rifice and example 'of true manliness
and faithfulness to duty, on your part
have kept our hearts constantly
warmed within us, and these kindly
feelings are ever on the increase until
now at this your birthday annivers-
ary, we wish you to accept this purse
as a material evidence of the thank-
fulness and warm appreciation we
have for you and in the words of
the poet, we would proffer up to Heav-
en the warm request:
That He who stills the raven's clam-
erous nest,
And decks the lily fair in flowery
pride,
Shall chiefly in our hearts with grace
divine preside.
Signed on behalf of the assemblage.
ZURICH
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The Late Mrs: Restemayer. — The
funeral of Mrs. Louise Restemayer
was held at Dashwood on Saturday to
the Bronson Line cemetery. She pass-
ed away on January 22nd and had
reached the age of 76 years. A number
of grown-up children, besides her be-
reaved husband, survive.
KellereMeyers.—An interesting ev-
ent was celebrated at the Manse, at
Dashwood, last Saturday, when Rev.
W. Ness, performed the ceremony
which united in marriage, Arnold 0.,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keller,
Dashwood, and Alice, youngest daugh-
ter of Mrs. Victoria Meyers, of Blake.
Mr. and Mrs. Keller will 'live on the
groom's farm near Dashwood.
Notes.—The annual meeting of Zur-
ich Horticultural Society was held on
Wednesday of this week. The Society
is in a flourishing condition and has a
good membership.—Mr. Louis Prang
visited relatives in Detroit for a few
days last week.—A dance was held in
the town hall on Tuesday evening.—
A large number from the village at-
tended the funeral of the late John A.
Manson held on Monday.—.Mr., H. Eil-
ber, of Crediton, manager of the Hay
Township Farmers' Mutual Fire In-
surance Company, was in town on
Monday in connection with the annual
meeting of the company.—The annual
meeting of the subscribers of the Hay
Municipal Telephone System will be
held in the town hall here on Satur•
day afternoon.—Mrs. H. H. Neeb is
seriously ill et her home on the farm
east of the village.
The Late John A. Manson. — The
sudden death of John A. Manson,
which took place at his home in Stan-
ley township on Friday, came as a
great shock to his family and the resi-
dents •of this community. He had
been enjoying his usual health and
was choring around the house when
he was stricken with a heart. attack
and before the doctor arrived had
passed away. He was in his 67th
year and had lived all his lifetime on
the farm where he died. He was a
prominent farmer and known through-
out this portion of the county as a
successful agriculturist and owner of
the best class of cattle and horses.
He also took an active part in churcn'
-work, being a valued member of the
United Church. He was deeply inter-
ested in mun'cipal matters and other
public enterprises. For a number of
years he was Reeve of Stanley and at
the time of his death a director of
the Hay Township Farmers' Mutual
Fire Insurance Company. His loss
will be deeply felt by all who knew
him. He was twice married and is
survived by four children from the
first marriage and by his wife and
three children by the second marriage.
The funeral was held on Monday af-
ternoon, interment taking place in
Bayfield cemetery. Rev. J. Penrose
conducted the services.
Agricultural Society Annual Meet-
ing. — The annual meeting of the
members of Zurich Agricultural So-
ciety was held in the Town Hall, Zur-
ich, one day last week. Mk. E. F.
Klopp, president, acted as chairman.
The treasurer's financial report and
the auditors' statement were adopted
as presented. The Society will entei
the Combined Field Crop and Thresh-
ed Grain Competition if enough en-
tries can be obtained. Departmental
judges will be engaged to judge all
outdoor classes and ladies' work. Mr.
Ferd. Haberer was appointed as dele-
gate to the convention of the Ontario
Association of Fairs and Exhibitions,
to be held in Toronto in February. The
election of officers resulted as follows:
Preside -tit, E. F. Klopp; 1st vice-presi-
dent, Ferdinand Haberer; and vice-
president, J. P. Rau; directors — 0.
Klopp, A. Reichert, H. Fuss, H. Claus -
itis; W. Decher, E. Wolper, M. Racier,
A. Meacla Fre. Raberer; auditors, P.
J. Haberer and John Pfaff. The So-
ciety has a nice cash balance on hand
and 86 paid-up members for 1930.
After the a-nnual meeting, the board
met and transacted the following'
business: A. 1.'PlIess was re -appoint-
ed secretary -treasurer; committees
appointed were: Crop competition, 0:
Klopp, E. Wialpee, M. Rader, H.
Clausius; special prise, E. F. Klopp,
Ferd. Haberer and A. re Hese; prop-
erty,' J. P. Rau A., Reiehert. Th e
dates , Were fixed fee Menday- and
Tuesday, Seatember 22nd and 2ard.
Hay Township Farmers' Mutual
Fire Insurance Co. Annual Meeting.
—The annual meetlaug of the policy,
holders of this Cornpaiiy was held In
the Town Pall, Zniqh, on Monday
with a good ttenda*S. The various
reports were adoptelV as ii,1,e/ited.
The three directors ele-eted far a three
year term were MesSrs. 3. P. Rau;
O. Xlopp and it, litiger. "Mr. 3. Arm,
stl'sagi ap»t' 0 dtreOtar to
till the vcan VallOaal br tbe dPath
Of Xr. John A., Manson. MOM. 'Ar-
thur Weber and Asss F. Bess were
elected! auditors. Mr. Wm, Sweitzer
WAS appointed president and Mr. Wm.
Consitt, vice-president at the meeting
of the Board of Directors.
HENSALL
For Sale At Densall, winding up the Jack-
son grocery andrestausrant stock and fixtures,
will sell all in one lot or separate. cheap:
Electric coffee mill, 30 lba. computing scale,
6 lb. computing settle, 2 silent glass salesman,
6 -foot: cash register, safe, account register.
soda fountain, silver and ete., small show
cases, refrigerator, cake display stand, etc.
Open also evenings; good stand. H. D.
Woods. 8242x1
Shower.—Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pepper
of Tuckersmith, acted as host and
hostess last Friday evening at a
shower given in honour of their
daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
Wilmer MeClinchey, on their return
from their honeymoon trip. About
seventy of their neighbors and friends
gathered to greet the newly wed
couple and a pleasant evening was
spent ingamese music and dancing.
The bride received many beautiful and
costly gifts and all wished them a
long and happy life. Mr. and Mfrs.
MeClinchey will reside on the Babylon
Line, Stanley.
Flear-Hoggarth.—A (very pleasant
event that will be of interest to many
of our readers, took place in Toronto
on Thursday, January 16th, when
Miss Anna Gertrude Hotgarth, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hoggarth,
of Hensall, was united in marriage to
Mr. Wilmot Roy Flear, of Toronto.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
John McNab, of High Park Presby-
terian Church. Mr. and lairs. Flear
will reside in Toronto and the best
wishes of the 'bride's many friends in
this locality are extended to them.
Annual Meeting of Carmel Church.
—The annual meeting of Carmel Pres-
byterian Church was held on Friday
evening, January 24th, and reports
received from the different organiza-
tions show a very successful year in
the work of the church. The financial
report was read by the retiring secre-
tary -treasurer, Mr. Robert McLaren,
showing total receipts from all sourc-
es of $4,317.40, as follows: Congre-
gation, $3,431.09; W.M.S., $254.48 ;
Ladies' Aid, $229.46; Sunday School,
$180.96; Welfare of Youth Club,
$155.29; Sunbeam Mission Band,
$55.37; Lord's Day Alliance, $10.75.
Refreshments were served at the close
of the meeting and a social hour
spent by the members present.
Special Council Meeting.—A special
meeting of the town council was held
on Saturday evening, January 25th, at
8 p.m. to consider the auditing for the
year, all members being present. Con-
siderable discussion took place regard-
ing the auditing and it was moved by
Mr. Petty, and seconded by Mr. Ort-
wein, that the Reeve get in touch
with McGibbs, re the audit and report
to the council at once. On the motion
of Messrs. Petty and Ortwein, the
meeting adjourned until February 3rd
or the call of the Reeve,—James A.
Paterson, Clerk.
Death of Mrs. A. Reichard.—We
have this week to chronicle the death
of one of the svery early residents of
our village in the person of Mrs. Ad-
am Reichard, whose maiden name was
Mary Ann Arnitz, third daughter of
the late Mr. Arnitz of Cross Hill. The
deceased was in her seventy-sixth
year and leaves to mourn her loss,
besides her aged husband, three sons,
namely, John, of Detroit; Albert, of
Port Huron, and Nelson C., at home.'
One son, George, was killed in the
great war. The deceased was a mem-
ber of the former Methodist church,
a good wife and a kind indulgent
mother, and was a good manager in
the home. She was active and cap-
able up to within the past year, when
she suffered illness, her death being
hastened by a severe stroke a week or
eo ago. ' At the time of writing fun-
eral arrangements have not been made
pending word from relatives.
Death of Walter Habkkirk.—One
by one, rnany of our citizens, from
time to time, are crossing the great
divide and we regret to have to -report
the death of one who has resided in
our village for quite a long term of
years. We here refer to the death
of Walter Habkirk, which occurred
at his home in our village in the early
hours of Tuesday morning last. The
deceased had been in failing health
for •a number of months but during
the past couple or so his decline was
(very rapid and perceptible from some
internal illness that baffled the best
of medical skill and care. He passed
peacefully away with all the members
of his family at his bedside, as his
four daughters, three of them from
the West, had arrived a week or so
ago, after learning of their father's
serious illness. The deceased was the
fourth son of the late George Tlabe,
kirk, late of the Township of Hibbert,
and was united in marriage to Mary
Agnes Sturgeon, who lived with her
parents in the Township of Hay, and
who survives hey husband. Their
daughters are Margaret, at home ;
Mrs. Louis Yaeger, of Regina, Sask.;
Mrs. Harry Currie, of Sutherland,
Sask., and Mrs. Ernest Moodie, of
Brandon, Man. He is also survived
by one 'brother, Robert, of Bad Axe,
Michigan, and one sister, Mrs. J. H.
Smith, of Hagersville. Mr. Habkirk
was an esteemed resident of our vil-
lage for some twenty-five years. In
politics he was a U. F. 0. but for long
past years a 'Reformer. He took quite
an active interest in all public affairs
and was a great fancier of horses and
had some very good ones as is evi-
denced by the fact that a couple of
years ago be captured first prize at
some of our local or neighboring fairs.
The funeral was held on Thursday.
January 30th, from his late home here
and was conducted by his pastor, Rev.
J. McIlroy. Interment was mae in
Herman Union Cemetery. Much sym-
pathy is felt for the !bereaved family.
Briefs.—The snow storms of the
firepart of this week have interfer--
red 'with the running of cars on most
of our roads, and particularly those
running north Arid south. --alas. J. A.
Fleming, of Liman, and formerly af
oftr village'spent part of last week
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arid the fet, part of this with her
manfriends here, who were delight,
ed to meet her again, and hare the
'pleasure a entertaining her. — Our
pnblie library is closed for this week
but wilt seen re -open again and very
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many fine books have been added.—
Our church services on Sunday last
were pretty well attended. At he
United Church there were good ser-
mons by the pastor, Rev. A. Sinclair
and good anthems by the choir. At
the evening service, in keeping with
the subject of the sermon, "Six of the
Greatest Hymns in our Language,"
namely, "Jesus Lover of My Soul,"
"Rock of Ages," "Nearrer My God tie
Thee," "Aibide With Me," 'When I
Survey the Wondrous Cross" and "Ali
Hail the Power of Jesus Name." The
choir sang "Nearer My God to Thee"
ea an anthem, while "Abide With
Me" was taken as a trio by Mrs. Alf.
Clark, Mrs. A. Sinclair and Mr. W.
0. Goodwin. "Rock of Ages" was
very pleasingly rendered as a duet by
Mrs. T. J. Sherritt and Mrs. George
Hess. Rev. Mr. Sinclair gave a very
interesting explanation of these
hymns as to their authors and the oc-
casions that led to the composing of
them. — At Carmel Presbyterian
Church the minister had for his morn-
ing subject, "The Constraint of Love"
-and at the evening service, "Soul
Prosperity" and dwelt most ably and
fully on these subjects, while the
choir rendered fine anthems and at
the evening service a fine mixed
quartette gave a splendid rendering of
"Sweet Peace, the Gift of God's Love."
—St. Paul's Anglican Church was
well attended both morning and eve-
ning, the rector, .Rev. M. Parker, giv-
ing well thought out and delivered
discourses, while the choir did their
part in their usual able mermen—Mr.
J. W. Ortwein with his usual spirit
of enterprise, has purchased the fine
dwelling of the late Mrs. Hunt, near-
ly opposite the United Church, and
intends making in the spring further
improvements to this already fine
dwelling .and may make it his home,
as it immediately joins that of his
son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and
Mrs. G. M. Drysdale. In that event
he would have his present fine home,
a little farther east an the same
street, for sale.—Mr. and Mrs. Wil-
mer McClinchey, of Varna, spent the
week- end at the home of Mrs. Mc-
Clinchey's parents, a mile or so east
of our village.—A feature of the com-
ing services at the United Church on
Sunday, February 2nd, will be a men's
choir of about forty voices under the
sable training and leadership of Mr.
W. 0. Goodwin, the choir master, with
Miis Eleanor Fisher presiding at the
pipe organ.—Miss Grace Connor, of
Belleville, has been the guest for the
past week or so of Miss Hannah
Craig of our village.—Mr. T. C. Joynt
has,returned from a business trip to
Toronito,Dr. and Mrs. G. L. Smith
ancrlittle son, of St. Marys, spent the
week end here with relatives and
friends.—We are pleased to see Mr.
Fred J. Simmons back from Toronto
where he underwent treatment for his
-health, both looking and feeling mucli
improved. --The following is a list of
the Sunday evening subjects to be
taken up by Rev. A, ,Sinclair in the
United Church for the next twelve
Sundays: February and, Men's Day,
male choir; Feb. 9th, "The Wedding
Present," special to young people:
Feb. 16th, Women's Day, large choir
of women; Feb. 23rd, "Is Marriage a
Failure?"; March 2nd, "Four Great
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'Danger Points on the Matrimonial
Voyage"; March 9th, "The Problem
of Questionable Amusements, is it
right? Is it Wrong"; March 16th
"Down and Out, or the Man who
Squared His Pedigree"; March 23rd,
"A Good Man's Hell"; March 30th -
"Bouncing the Blues"; ApriI 6th,
"Religious Rheumatism"; April 13th,
"Our Protestant Heritage, the Anni-
versary of Luther's break with Rome;
April 20th, Special Easter services.—
Mrs. John Reichert, of Port' Huron,
Michigane has been here for the past
week or two, being called owing .to
the serious illness of her motheren-
law, Mrs. Adam Reichert, and who
the first of this week passed away
from the results of a severe stroke of
a couple of weeks previous.—An ad-
vertising firm have been during the
past week putting up a number of
large advertising beards in our vil-
lage and vicinity and are putting them
up in quite an attractive form.—A
number from our village and vicinity
attended on Wednesday last a Con-
servative banque held in Clinton.—
Mr. Fred Bonthron has been appoint-
ed Secretary of Carmel Presbyterian
Church, Mr. Robert McLaren, Sr., the
previous Secretary, on account of ill
health. wishing to be relieved of the
duties entailed, and Mr., Bonthroe will
no doubt, fill the position very ably.
—Mrs. J. Keys was in Bayfield dur-
ing the past week being called there
owing to the illness and death of her
sister, Miss Susie Parke, returning
home here en Tuesday afternoon last.
—We venture to say that there never
has been as much entertaining done
by the fair sex in our village as dur-
ing the past two or three months, and
the end is not yet.—Mr. Morley Lewis
of Strathroy, spent the week end here
with his friends, Mr. H. T. Tucker
and family.—What is known as Wo-
men's Day will be observed in the
United Church, Sunday, February 16,
when a large choir of women will have
charge of the musical part of the
service.—,Mr. William J. Blackwell, of
the Township of Hay, who somewhat
recently underwent an operation for
inward trouble in Victoria Hospital,
London is getting on nicely and it is
hoped will soon be sufficiently recov-
ered to return home.—Mr. Harry
Howard spent the past week or so in
the neighborhood of Zurich and Blake
going there as soon as he learned of
the death of his old neighbor and
friend for many years, the late Mr.
John Manson, who died so very sud-
denly from heart failure.—Rev. J. Me-
Ilroy, pastor of Carmel Presbyterian
Church, will have for his subjects on
the coming Sunday, February 2nd, at
the morning eervice, "The Help of
Hindrances" and at the evening, "In-
excusable Idleness," both subjects be-
ing practical ones, and will, no doubt,
peeve most interesting and instruc-
tive.—We believe that the Firemen
are arranging to he'd a euchre and
dance on Tuesday eveeting, February
4th, in our Town Rath—Fishermen
have been making their rounds in the
village which seer s to peerage spring
coming,—Mrs. Fred G. Menus was in
London during the past week for a
day,—Our builders and mechanics are
looking forward to quite a buy spring
time as work is eromieing for them
and will no doubt keep unfolding.
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