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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1930-03-07, Page 4!l� ' { r rl L� y� { h i 14 i J�lth`i -t ti SI 1'l��ti�u Fl H; Friday,; March 7, ,1930. INCONSIDERATE MOTORISTS ett delivered' by Chief Justice Mulock, 'granti'ng the appeal with costs, dis- missing the claim with costs and re - ;urn g the $200 to the defendants. Mr. ' anlbury argued the appeal on behalf of the defendants, and Mr. W. Laver, K,C., of Toronto, en behalf of the .plaintiff. MANLE1 Notes.—Messrs. J. M. and Con Eck - art were visitors in our burg this week.—Mr. George Welsh was in Sea - forth last week on business. — Mr. John A. Eckert is busy getting his large incubator ready for hatching baby chicks,—The March snow flurries have been ideal for the protection of the wheat crop, and if it continues the prospects are good for an early spring. 'The inconsiderate motor driver~is, niafortunately, a species of humanity i 9lta meets too often in th s country. n y. I. fact he ' or she is encountered in se*, town, on every country road and ail; every highway. „They are so common that one 113 'apt to wonder how they got that way. 1IfT'1't ►ether it is an inborn trait or an acquired one. And now we have a very/ eoncise and very true pen pic- ture of this class of motorists. And it comes from the Hong Kong 'Weekly less; which says: "Some people regard motorists generally as a selfish lot, but driving a car does not change a man's disposition—nor a woman's. People who are naturally selfish and inconsiderate when stand- ing on their feet are equally unpleas- ant persons when seated at the wheel." That is something worth while knowing. The next time a motorists crowds you into the' ditch, or' throws water all Over "you, or one that cuts in on the line, or one that holds up the parade, you' will have a pretty accurate judgment of that man's or woman's character. If it is someone you do not know, it is sure to be some one you will, never want to know. On the other hand, if it is some one you do know, remember that that in- dividual is as mean on his feet as he is behind a wheel. It will be a pretty safe, guide to follow in your social aridNusiness relations with the person in the future. eei • I A'� 1 11 .n K i I 1 `1Y r tiS ,.1 1 and directed that the trustees use the interest of the endowment for scien- tific research for the benefit of man- kind. Under the endowment major scientific problems have been attack- ed and moneyl has been given to private investigators for research work. A solar observatory has been built at Mount Wilson, California, where an hundred inch reflecetin'g telescope has been constructed. With the aid of this telescope many new discoveries have been made more especially in regard to matter. It is now known that stars exist which are more tenuous than the ether, while other stars in the heavens are of prodigious density. One star is so compressed that a cubic inch of its mass weighs many tons. In addi- tion to solar work the Carnegie In- stitution is carrying on research lab- oratories in history, marine biology, desert botany, . domestic nutrition, embryology and genetics. In the lat- ter branch particular attention is be- ing paid to heredity in the human race with a view to establishing the laws of transmission of ability. Some 25 years ago the Institution established a Department of Terrestrial Mag- netism whose purpose was to study the magnetism of the earth, the na- tural electricity in the air and the currents of electricity that flow con- tinuously in the earth's interior. When interviewed Mr. Freeborn Johnston stated that he had been attached to this department for the last 20 years with the exception of the three years spent in the British Navy. All of this time, with the exception of a two years' residence in Washington had been spent in foreign service for the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism on land and oceanic surveys and at the Magnetic Observatory located at Watheroo, Western Australia. For the ocean surveys a vessel was spec- ially built of non-magnetic materials. This vessel, "The Carnegie," left Washington two years ago on a four years' cruise for the purpose of ob- taining magnetic, atmospheric and wireless data. Unfortunately, while the Carnegie was loading 2;000 gal- lons of gasoline at Apia, Samoan Is- land, last November 30th, an explos- ion occurred followed by fire which completely destroyed the vessel. The sad part of .the accident was that Cap • tani Ault was killed. In addition, to halving specialized in Terrestrial Mag- netic and atmospherical, electrical pro- blems,. Captain Ault was one of the outstanding oceangraphers of the present day. 'When asked if the Carnegie would be replaced, Mr. John- ston said it was unlikely that $500,000 could be spared for that purpose. For the land surveys, individuals are sent to little explored parts of the world to make observations. In addition two fixed observatories were established, one at Huancayo, Peru, South Ameri- ca, and the other at Watheroo, West- ern Australia. Mr. Johnston has been in Western Australia for the past six years. That province of Australia was selected because no other obser- vatory existed within several thous- and miles and in addition it was ap- proximately on the other side of the world from the head office in Wash- ington. The particular location of the Observatory was governed by fif- teen conditions. As one of these was a guarantee that there should be pos- session for at least fifty years undis- turbed by any habitations, the place selected was in a desert one hundred and thirty miles north of Perth and twelve :Hiles from the nearest town and supnlies were obtained twice a week. To negotiate the seven miles of very sandy road a Citroen car with a rubber band attachment was purchased. An early car of this make had crossed the Sahara desert. The Citroen-Kegresse car success- fully negotiated the sandy truck, but it was very expensive in upkeep, ^opting 75c for every mile it ran. Tye) ye irs ago it was replaced by a truck with 10 -inch balloon tires and the truck is still in operation. The Ob- servatory. being in an isolated spot, and owing to the sandy road which was also very rough, few visitors 'went to the Observatory. "It was very loney for my wife," said Mr. .Tohnston, "hut our two babies made the place bearable for her. Fortu- nately electric current was required for the scientfic work of the observa- tory and this equipment gave all the ^nmforts electricity brings to the home," Three men were employed on the scientific work. Continuous re- cords of positive and negative con- ductivity, atmospheric potential gra- dient, earth currents and the three magnetic elements were obtained. These records were reduced and tabu- lated and the results analyzed. The complete analysis of the results as well as their publication, will be made from Washington. Mr. John- eton is now on his way to Washington. D.C., where he is going to settle with his wife and children. He will con- tinue his research work in Terrestrial Magnetism and Atmospheric Electric- itv in the head office of the Institu- tion. KIPPEN Horticultural Society.—The mem- bers of the Kippen Horticultural So- ciety will receive their premium lists this week. Further lists are available for new members who will be welcom- ed by the Society. Address and Presentation.—On Fri- day evening of last week, February 28th, a grand reception was held in Watson's Hall in honor of Mr, and Mrs. W. L. Mellis, of our village, who have recently returned from their honeymoon trip. Early in the even- ing friends of the bride and groom began pouring in from far and near and around the hour of 9 o'clock the dance was opened by a set consisting of tfhe bride and groom, accompanied by three other couples, which set the ball a -rolling for the night. After the first dance was Over, dancing was put into full swing by some four hun- dred people, which continued without a break until midnight. After lunch had been served and the bride's cake had been passed around, Mr. and 'Mrs. Mellis were asked to come forward, when a well and interesting worded address was read by an old favorite teacher and friend of the groom, Mr. Thomas Forsyth, as follows: "To Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Mellis. Dear Friends: In view of your recent marriage we, your friends and neighbors, are to- night observing the time-honored cus- tom of celebrating this all important event and of welcoming to our village and community, her whom you have wooed and won to be your wife. We are here reminded of the words of the immortal poet, where he says: "You who are bred as a scholar can say it in elegant language, Such as you read in your books of the pleadings and wooing of lovers, Such as you think best adapted to win the heart of a maiden, Happy was he who might touch her hand or the hem of her garment: Many a suitor came to her door by the darkness befriended, And as he knocked and waited to hear the sound of her footsteps Knew not which beat the louder, his heart or tljg knocker of iron. But among MT who came, young Gab- riel only was welcome, Gabriel, the son Basil, the blacksmith, Who was a mighty man in the village and honored by all men; For since the birth of time, through* out all ages and nations, Has the craft of the smith been held in repute by the people, There at the door children stand with wondering eyes to behold him, Take in his leathern lap, the hoof of the horse as a plaything, Nailing the shoe in its place. As a tangible expression of the love and esteem, we wish to convey to you both, we ask you to accept these gifts and as we invoke the blessing of the All Wise Benefactor throughout your future lives, we join in the expression of the hone that: Ever in cheerful - lest mood art thou, when others are filled with gloomy forebodings of ill and see only ruin before them, hap- py art thou as if every day thou hadst picked up a horseshoe." After this had been 'ad in a most eloquent manner, Mr, and MTs. Mellis were presented with a beautiful chester- field suite and a sum of money as a token of the love and esteem in which they are held by their many friends. Mr. Mellis made a suitable reply in which he thanked the people of the village and surrounding community for the beautiful gifts they had be- stowed on himself and wife, and hop- ed that each and all would come and help enjoy them in their home. Af- ter the address and presentation were completed, dancing wa's again resum- ed and continuhd until `the wee sma' hours of the morning, when each and all left for their respective homes, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Mellis many happy returns and good wishes for the future. 'Music for the evening was provided by Messrs, G. Bolton, A. McGregor. C. Cochrane, W. Hayter and W. Murdock, while Mr. A. Work- man acted as floor manager in his us- ual pleasing manner. Notes. --Mr. and Mrs. Ward Sharpin accompanied by Mr. Anderson Gibson, ill of Wroxeter, visited at the home - f Mr. and Mrs, • W. L. Mellis during 'he past week.—Mr. Wm. Harvey and Emerson Kyle, of our village, made a `rin to Toronto during the week, tak- ing with them a truck load of horses. —Mr. William Doig. of Port Huron. spent the week end at his home here. - Mr. Fred Parsons, of London, visit- ed ntt the home of his parents, M. "nd Mrs. R. Pae eons, recently.—Miss Etta Bell, of London, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bell.—Mission Band will be held in the school roam on Saturday af- iernoon at 2.30. — Miss Kate Moir pent a few days during the past week attending her sister, Mrs. Sam - i& Thomson Sr.—The W. M. S. Day of Prayer will be held on Friday af- ternoon, March 7th, at the home of Mrs. Them—Miss 0. Finnigan visit- ed recently with Mr. and Mrs. R. El- gie. of Tuckersmith. Six Years In Australia.—The fol- lowing from the Exeter Times of last week will be of interest to many old friends in Kippen and vicinity as Mr. Johnston is an old Kippers boy and al. ''o a graduate of the Seaforth Col- ingiate Institute. where he won the Second Edward Blake Scholarship:— ONTARIO'S BUDGET Hon. J. D. Monteith, Provincial Treasurer, delivered his budget speech in the House on Tuesday and from it we learn that the surplus of receipts over expenditures on Ontario's year of business was the sum of $2,640,893, the largest in the history of the Pro- vince. On account of these abounding rev- enues, the Provincial Treasurer assur- ed the Legislative Assembly and the taxpayers be would be able to g-i- nounce the good news that no new taxation and no increase in the rates of the taxes now levied, would be pro • posed this session. Very cheering news, indeed, as far as it goes, but it is altogether too much to believe that the taxpayers at large and the country taxpayers in particular, are going to remain paci- fied and contented with the promise of no increased taxes, when they were looking for and had a right to expect a decided decrease in the amount of taxes they are now being forced to contribute to the Ontario Treasury. With a surplus of two millions of dollars a year ago and a surplus of two- and a half millions again for this year, why is it there is no promise of paying back the money levied on every municipality to meet the On- tario Government's own election ex- penses last fall? Wpth such a surplus, why is On- tario the only Province in the Domin- ion that makes the municipalities pay twenty per cent. or anything to main- tain the Old Age Pension scheme ? Or why is there not a refund of the money collected in gas taxes, when that amount is double the amount the Government expends on the roads in the municipalities from which these taxes are taken? Or again, why is it that the best the Government of Ontario can do to put Hydro power within the reach of the farmer is to lend him a thou- sand dollars to install it, rather than equalize Hydro rates throughout the country, so that it will be available to farmers and within their present means, without mortgaging their farms to secure it. These are only a few oil the ques- tions one hears asked throughout the rural districts of Ontario and they are questions that will have to receive more attention at the hands of the Government and more satisfactory an- swers than that body has even at- tempted to give, before another elec- tion comes round, if the present Gov- ernment expects to continue its, sway at Queen's Park. USBORNE Action Dismissed With Costs. — At County Court held at Goderich in December last, John Edgar Dawson sued his uncle and aunt, Archie Daw- son and Margaret Dawson, of Kirk - ton, for $820 wages. He claimed that 'he had been working in Detroit mak- ing $20 per week and when he visit- ed the old couple in January, 1928, they induced him to remain under a prottise that they would pay him the same. The Dawsons do not work the farm ro that the nephew's work was Chiefly doing a few chores in winter: '`Chef* denied there was any agreement and fhe jury at Goderich held in their -favor as to this, but allowed the p1atiiltifl' at the rate of $7 per week, Or $9511. The defendants had paid $0 into court ,as an offer of settle - tient blit nevertheless the judge or- ,dered them .to pays all the costs. On E •ad'6fce of : their eetinsel, i fr, J. G. y jg ti rod„ rzeter, they appealed to se 0 iia lid 'the as Vas reviewed d'eAtalthy a court of five AttonAst,.ntict judgment vo'as i 1. I Pl: f arae. Mr. H. Freeborn Johnston, his wife end two children, of Watheroo, West- ern Australia, are here visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnston. It is nearly seven years sirice they were here last. Mr. John- tton s a iphysicist with the Carnegie Institution of Washington. D. C,., en- dowed by Andrew Carnegie with $22,- 000,000, the income of which is to be i s'bd forever for scientific research. With characteristic directness the letter of gift was less than fifty words ye oFwrNA;� � xl r�� e'1 d! 1 �J i+E. J.; f:h aP. etire." T W 0141 EXPOSITOR (Convener), Claude Blowes and k"er- ris Cantelon; ticket selling teams— L. Mickle, captain, men under him or on his side: S. Rennie, F. Cantelon, Dr. A. R. Campbell, Dr. Dougall and E. Rennie; Alfred Clark, captain, men under him or on his side: Thomas Welsh,,,John Passmore, C. Monroe, Dr, J. A. McTaggart and D. A. Cantelon; Mr. W. 0. Goodwin, Captain, men tinder him or on his side: Claude Blowes, Rev. A. Sinclair, G. J. Suth- erland, Rev. M. Parker and F. Far- quhar. Miss Davis, the representa- tive, at this • meeting, gave a most interesting and instructive account of the Chautauqua Festival of the won- derful talent that it embraced in the lines of speaking, singing, acting, etc., and that there was nothing to com- pare with it, and`the opportunity of a .lifetime to attend it and that it should have the support of everyone that enjoyed good talent and some- thing inspiring, instructive and help- ful, and wherever it has been held the papers are loud in its praise. Don't forget, the dates, March 13th, 14th, 15th and 17th, afternoons and evenings, to give all a good opportun- ity of attending. Anyone of the com- mittee will give full information. The Late Mrs. James Logan. —The funeral of the late Mrs. Jas. Logan, Sr., was held from the home of Mr. David Robinson, of our village, where. the deceased had made her home for some time before her death, on Men - day afternoon, the remains being in- terred in Baird's cemetery, Rev. Mr. Parker of St. Paul's Anglican Church, conducting the service. Mrs. Logan was predeceased by her hus- band, who died a good many years ago and leaves to mourn her death two sons and; two daughters, who have been living in the West, and with whom she was anxious to have made her home during the past year or so, but her health was such, owing to heart trouble, that the doctors advis- ed her that it would not be safe for her to traver so far, so she had to abandon the trip. The deceased was a bright, active woman in her earlier life, with many fine traits' of charac- ter, and was more than ordinarily in- telligent and *ell read and versed in matters generally. She will be miss- ed by a large circle of friends. She was a native of Scotland, her maiden name being Catherine Nivens, and was related t� Jessie McLaughlin, the "Queen of Scottish Song" and to- gether with her late husband enter- tained she and her husband, when they were touring Canada, and gave a concert in our town hall. The de- ceased was very fond of music and had a good voice and often sang for her friends at parties and entertain- ments. FergusoneConley. = The following clipping Vvas taken from a Winnipeg paper and refers to the marriage of Thelma Kathleen Conley, whose mother, before her marriage, was Miss Kathleen •McEwen, sister of Miss Lily McEwen and Mr. John E. McEwen. of :the London Road, South of our village: "Westminster church was the) scene of a very pretty wed- ding Tuesday evening at 8.30 o'clock, when Thelma Kathleen, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Conley, became the bride of Mr. Donald Ryrie Fergu- son, eldest son of Mr. and 'Mrs. C. C. Ferguson. Fluffy bows of white tulle marked the guest pews, and the chan- cel was banked with ferns, palms and tall standards of daffodils. At the appointed hour the bridegroom and his groomsman, 'Mr. Blair Ferguson, took their places with the officiating clergyman, Rev. R. Bonnell and Rev. Berman Olsen, and as the strains of the "Bridal Chorus" from "Lohen- grin" were softly played, the bridal party started slowly up the aisle, led by the ushers. Messrs. Harold Conley. Arthur Wickson, Nicholas Bawlf and Ed -ward Gardner. The two bridesmaids Misses Audrey Walley and Marguer- ite Triggs, were gowned in frocks fa- shioned alike, of French crepe, the bodices close fitting and sleeveless, with softly draped scarf collars, the skirts flared from the pointed yokes which were close fitting at the hip, were finished in long eoints at the hem. Smart bustle bows at the waist line at The back had long panels which formed miniature peacock trains. Their hats were becoming mod- els in matching shades, with rolling brims quite' long in the sides and back, and bound with corded ribbon and having flat bows of the same rib- bon on the brim in the back. Miss Walley's frock was a lovely orchid shade, and Miss Trigg's pastoral green. They carried bouquets of yel- low daffodils. Mrs. Trevor G. Rob- erts, matron of honor, wore a becom- ing frock of daffodil yellow French crepe, made on princess lines, with a close -fitting hip, and quite flared. The uneven hemline formed a tiny pointed train. Her hat was in a matching yellow, and she carried a bouquet of mauve sweet peas and mauve stalks. The tiny flower girl, little 'Miss Mary Elizabeth Edgar, was sweet in a frock of . poudre blue crepe made on straight lines, and with clus- ters of French flowers.. Tiny frills of the crepe 'finished. the jcirt, and she carried a basket of early spring blos- soms. The lovely bride, who was giv- en in marriage by her father, wore her wedding gown of ivory bridal sat- in made on princess lines, the close fitting bodice, with •a round neckline, having long sleeves with tiny' shir- rings at the wrist, caught with pearls. The molded hipline was rather unus- ual, 'having a pointed front -and slop- ing in sides and back. The . flared skirt was long and formed, a full pea- cock train, with insest of "Margot," lace, caught with tiny lover's knots of satin. Her veil of bridal net drap- ed gracefully from a close -fitting cap of "Margot" lace, with a fitted chin band. and was caught at the nape of the neck with a band of orangle blos- soms. Clusters of the orangle (blos- soms also caught the hem of her veil and she carried a sheaf bouquet of ealla lilies and lilies of the valley. Fol- lowing the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bridegroom's narents. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Ferguson. Later Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Fergu- son left for the Pacific coast, where the honeymoon will be spent. Briefs.—The Rev. James Mcllroy will have for his subjects on the com- ing Sunday in Carmel 'Church, the fol- lowing: At 11 a.m., "Why I Ought to go to C'hurch," and at 7 p.m., "The Duty of Church Advance." A welcome is extended to all to join in the ser• vices. The reverend gentleman 'has well studied) and well rendered serm- ons which are much enjoyed by This -ongregation ends all attending.—IM'rs. Daniel McNaughton' Was in Exeter re - •for +u h.i 4 1' 1 i. its l 1 1I� • 7 i . 1 I' II wx Y 1� d G 5 r, .r Av x7 bS +1 Ylyi ff } ry '6 i1 N lF MARCH 14930, ' ,y cently visiting her niece, Mrs. Will Ryckman.--i4Vfr. George C. Petty made a business trip to London on Tuesday' last.—Mr. John T. Miitehell and Mr. Samuel Dougall were in Toronto last week attending the funeral of a rela- tive.—(Miss JeanChapman, of Palm- erston, spent the past week Or so with her relatives, Mrs. George Scott, and daughters, Mrs. C. Ballantyne and Miss Katie.—The W. M. S. of Carmel Presbyterian Church intend holding a c to celebrate in in their church meeting 'the World's Day of Prayer, on Fri- day afternoon of this week, and have invited the W. M. S. of the United Church to unite with them in that of Toronto, service. Dr. B. Campbell,, spent the week end here with his rel- atives, Mr. and Mrs. T. Murdock and daughter, Miss Ethel, coming special- ly to see Mr. Murdock, who has been so seriously ill for the past weeks, and is still very poorly, being confined to his bed, but whose condition Dr. Campbell thought was a little improv- ed from the last time he saw him recently in consultation with Dr. R I. Dougall, of our village. 'Mr. Ray L'ammie is attending to tl,:e duties of his uncle, Mr. Murdock, during his ill- ness in the way of conveying the mails from the local post office to the trains, and is giving very good satisfaction.—The decorators of the auditorium of the United Church, who came here from Toronto, are making good headway and in the course of a couple of weeks or less, will have their work completed, and we believe are doing the work in a very satisfactory manner.—Mrs. Robert D. Bell, Sr., whose illness we referred to in a former issue, is still quite poorly, but it is hoped by her many relatives and friends will soon regain her accus- tomed health.—We believe that Mr. C. Fritz and son, of Zurich, have pur- chased the boot and shoe stock of Mr, W. H. Pfile, of our village, and intend making sale of it in our vil- lage. Mr. and Mrs. Pfile have prov- ed good residents of our village and it is hoped that they may continue to reside here, but at date of writing we do not know their plans for the future.—Those who attended the fun- eral of the late Mrs. James Logan from a distance were her son, John, of Regina, and two nieces, Mrs. Ern- est Leedham, of Brantford, and Miss Margaret IMeichan, of Goderich. The pall bearers were David Kilpatrick, John Craig, David Robison, Levi Rands, Lock Petty and Donald Burns. —Mr. and Mrs. Manley Jinks and lit- tle son, of Detroit, spent the week end with their relatives, Mr. and Mirs. Charles Jinks, accompanying Mr. and Mrs. Jake Sweitzer and their little girl in their auto, the latter visiting with their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. R. Higgins and family.—Miss Katie Scott is visiting with friends in Palmerston this week.—The dance held by Mr. McDougall, of Brucefield, in the town hall on Tuesday ,aevening last, was well attended and a good time enjoy- ed.—The njoy- ed: The services in the three church- es on Sunday last were well attended, Following up his special course of sermons, Rev. A. (Sinclair, of the Unit- ed Church, spoke on the subject of "The Four Danger Points in Matri- mony," and Miss Jean Chapman, of Palmerston, sang very beautifully, "My Task." 'In the Presbyterian Church in addition to splendid an- thems by the choir, Mrs. W. A. Mc- Laren and Mr. R. Y. McLaren ren- dered a very fine duet, "Whispering Hope,' while Rev. J. Mcllroy gave good practical sermons.—Mrs. C. Cook is spending a few days with friends inj Toronto.—Mr. Lee Hedden, of Hamilton, spent the week end at his home here.—The pancake social held under the auspices of the Woman's Guild of St. Paul's Anglican. Church, on Tuesday afternoon, from 5 to 7, was well attended and much enjoyed. The pleasure of the occasion was heightened by the presence of the pub- lic school orchestra, who dispersed fine selections at intervals.—The Can- adian Chautauqua Festival to be held here on the 13th, 14th, 15th and 17th is looked forward to with very much interest and the sale of tickets is gratifying to the twenty business men who sponsored the coming here of the Chautauqua and made it possible for all in the vicinity to have a chance of attending this fine production, which is termed as nothing short of travel- ling university without going to other larger places, and with six different opportunities in afternoons and eve- nings make it easy for all or any to attend.—Mr. Frank Farquhar has been suffering for the past -week or so from an inflamed heel, but is get- ting along nicely. -Mr. and Mrs. Harry Arnold were visited by rela- tives during the past week. — Mk - John Bolton was in London during the past week.—Mr. and Mrs. John Tapp ^were in London a week or so ago, visiting theft son, James, and attending University exercises in which their son was associated.— Among those attending the funeral of the late Esther Horney from a dist- ance were Mr. Henry and Ed. Hon- ey, of Goderich; Mrs. Joe Carter, of Auburn; Mr. Richard Needham, of Kincardine; Mr. Wes. Jefferson, of Seaforth; Mr. Ed. Down and Mrs. Trace, of Shedden; Mr. and Mrs. P. Jefferson, of . St. Thomas; Mrs. G. Davis and son, Donald; Miss Lulu Mc- Donald and Mr Lyle Statham, all of Toronto; Mrs. C. Carter, of Clande- boye, and Mrs. Oehm, of Shakespeare. —Mr. Frank Farquhar has returned from attending the funeral of his brother-in-law, late of ,Hamiltonl— Miss Lulu McDonald, whq was home during the past week, has returned to Toronto.—Mr. Brant Ford, orf Lon- don, spent a few days lately with his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Madge. The League of the United Church held their regular meeting in the , school room of the church on Monday eve- ning last. The topic was very ably taken by Rey. Mr. Sinclair, and a number of 'hymns were sung in uni- son which, together with the opening and closing exercises, made a very pleasant and social hour.—Mr. J. W. Ortwein is still continuing the many fine improvements that he is making in the interior of the dwelling he pur- chased a couple or so months ago, the home of the late Mrs. Hunt and Miss Bell, and amongst other improvements is putting in fine hardwood floors, The decorating thus far done by the decorators of Toronto to the auditor- ium of the United Church, is being very much admired and whenfully completed bids to be most beautiful in all aspects.—filiiss M. Cfloggarth has HENSALL Fnrm to Rent -100 acres, Lot 19, Concession 3. Hay Township, 114 miles weft of Hensall. There are about 16 acres of fall ploughing. Apply to the ,John Bell Estate, or to Thomas Cameron, Exeter, Ont. 8246-8 McDonell-Harding.—In the London dailies of Monday, February 24th, the announcement appears of the mar• riage of Mr. John E. McDonell, of our village, to Mrs. Harding, Picaddily Street, London, and of. their trip to Santa Barbara, California, The groom is one of the earliest business men of our village and is the Manager of the Chevrolet car agency here, and for—many years prior to taking this management, was engaged in the hardware and furniture business, in ^ompany with his brother, Charles A McDonell, and has through the many years that have elapsed been one of 'he most enterprising of our citizens. His many friends and old associates will unite in wishing him and his estimable bride long and continued happiness. , The Chautauqua.—A meeting was held in the sitting room of the New r'ommercial Hotel 'on Friday evening, February 21st, to meet with Miss T)avis, of Calgary, Alberta, one of the travelling representatives of the Canadian Chautauqua with the spon- sors, or those who made it possible for the said Chautauqua festival to be held in our village, and bringing here the same splendid programmes as are given in the largest cities. The following officers were appointed at that meeting: President, Rev. A. Sin- clair; vice-president, Dr. R. I. Don - gal". s"F•-etar y -treasurer, E. Rennie; advertising committee, L. Mickle Jt' t la ! ee i$3 d`. Y 1 ' W Beautiful New Ford bodies on display at our showrooms. " The Canadian Car." J. F. DALY, Seaforth Phone 102 been quite poorly during the past week but at date of writing we are pleased to learn that she is improved. — The farmers) are hoping for bright sunny days and frosty nights to insure goad making sugar weather. (Owing to a miscarriage of the mails, the following was received too late for last week's Expositor). Address and Presentation.—A few days ago the Board of Carmel Pres- byterian Church met at the home of Mr. Robert McLaren, Sr., to acknowl- edge the services which he so ably rendered as one.. of its memlbers in furtherance of the good cause. In• representing the Board, Mr. D. Nicol stated in .his address as follows: "We are gathered here this evening to do honor to one of our loyal members. I refer to Mr. Robert McLaren. You have efficiently filled the office of man- ager, as Secretary and Treasurer, in connection with our Board, so we ask you to accept this gift as a token of the high esteem in which you are held, not only amongst us, but also in the congregation in which you so faithfully labored as a member. We sincerely hope that it will cheer you on your way as you enjoy your well- earned rest." 'Shortly after the Ses- sion also met. at his home for the same purpose. In representing the Session, the minister, Rev. J. Mcllroy, appropriately stated in the following few well-chosen words, which were truly fitting for the occasion: "We meet here to -night not to arrest you, Robert McLaren, but simply to arrest your attention for a moment. There are many milestones which we all ex- perience from day to day as we pass along the journey of life. We feel, however, that this is one of them, which must be recognized in a practi- cal way. There have been many noble pillars in the church all down the ag- es, who have been called to be leaders of men and to this end have filled re- sponsible positions in life, both for church and state. Moreover, we have notable examples of such in this day of opportunity and privilege, so we assemble this hour, as a session, to pay trilbute to one of them in the per- son of Mr. Robert McLaren. There- fore, we ask you, sir, to accept this gift as our expression of appreciation for the faithful service you have ren- dered to make Carmel Church what it is to -day. Signed on behalf of the Session and Board: Rev. J. Mcllroy, Moderator; James Bonthron, Clerk of Session; David Nicol, Chairman of Board."" Mr. McLaren's reply to both addresses was timely and to the point, assuring all present that any service that he was able to give to the church in the way of help and uplift he was only too glad to do it and would con- tiz ue to do so to the end of the chap- ter. Briefs.—The Young Peoples' League held their regular meeting in the basement of the United Church on Monday evening last. The topic, 'Self Confidence" was ably given by Mrs.„---'' A. Sinclair; a piano solo by Miss Gladys Lukes( was much enjoyed, while Mrs. G. Hess and Mrs. A. Clark sang a very beautiful duet. — Mrs. Robert D. Bell, Sr., was taken quits suddenly ill on Monday forenoon last and at first it was feared that it might be what is termed a stroke, but we are pleased to learn that at date of writing Mrs. Bell is consider- ' ably improved and although no doubt suffering from very high blood pres- sure it is hoped by her many relatives and friends that she may soon regain her accustomed activity.JMrs. ti Knight and little son, Junior, of Kit- chener, are visiting her parents, Mr. andMrs. R. Higgins,—Mr. and Mrs. RoyMcLaren and Mr. William Mc- Laren were visitors recently at the home of their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne McNaughton, of Cromarty. Canadian Chautauqua ,Festival Brings the World to Your Door ! 66 66 Two Great Plays , THE PATSY " First Night GIVE AND TAKE Fourth Night. 19 The Petrie Quintette and Constance Neville -Johns Presenting SPECTRCULAR NOVELTY MUSICAL GReGRAMS NOTABLE LECTURES Cutler -Austin Artists A Premier Concert Company A Season Ticket Admits purchaser to All the Attractions of Canadian Chautauqua Festival. Helot March 13th 14th 15th and 17th Season Ticket $2,00 Tax Included 2177 likt 4r 41 Y f+1.444 ii. 4 t3' F + r.l,r d !�1 i