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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1931-05-22, Page 4;(1 , „ • , *LT, ON WORTH, Friday, May 22, X01.• THE REASON 'WHY Comment is frequently made on the COmpayatively few numbers of farm- er's cars that are seen on the roads and on the streets of the towns this season. There are fewer cars on the run this year, and there is a reason for it. Not because the farmer has gone or is going out of the car owning business, but because, contrary to the belief of tea many people, it costs money to run a car, and the farmer hasn't get the money this year. Not that the farmer is in a des- perate plight. He isn't. As far as Wang is concerned, the man who owns his farm is the most independ- ent man on earth, and he is that way because he can support himself and his family for an indefinite period en what he can raise on his farm. He can live on the fat of the land. Perhaps the majority of farmers in this district are in that class. Others besides owning their farms have money in the bank, and still, others have both money in the hank and money in stocks. But what none of them have this year is money in their packets., spend- ing money. And, as long as farm prices continue at their present level, they are not going to have any. The spending money on the farm usualls comes from the sale of the butter and eggs, the cream and the hogs. This year these products on three farms would scarcely bring the grey aof setiefaeraon. They (*reed that whiskere mast go,, 'ail they did *5, ell of theal. Even then the women were not sat- isfied. Terhaps the new order of fac- es didn't maim a clear enough dis- tinction betereen the sexes, to suit them, or perhaps they suffered by comparison. At any rate, it was then they started something. First, it' was a little powder or a little paint; then it was a lot of pow- der and a lot of paint, whole gobs of it, and all of brilliant hue. But they are going to overdo it, see if they don't. Whiskers may not h.tave been sanitary, but certainly they could not have looked or tasted any worse or ever have been in more tirgent need of housecleaning than more than the average feminine face of to -day. Man is going to be forced back under whiskers in self defence. Just wait! 1. News of KIPPEN Mr. W. L. Mellis, Deo Laval agent of our village, wishes to announce that a service day for all those that are using De Laval ma - (shines in and around the surrounding com- munity, wit! be held on Wednesday. May MI. 'grhi&eofo.wortr,:, who18isto head agent service on any kind of a De Laval separator. If your separator needs looking over, this will give you a splendid opportunity to have it put in No. 1 condition. We will have a good supply of repairs on hand and should Your separator require anthing, you will only be obliged to pay for the parts used. (Service Free).—W. L. Mena. 3309-2 Very successful Young People's an- niversary services were held an Sun- day, May 17th, in St. Andrew's Unit- ed Church. Large congregations were present at both services. Rev. D. Mc- Tavish, of James Street Church, Exe- ter, was the speaker for the day and gave two stirring sermons. Special music was rendered by the choir, un- der the leadership of Mrs. J. B. 1!c - Lean, and organist, Mrs. J. Hender, son. The church was beautifully decorated with plants and cut flowers far the occasion. The response to the financial appeal was very gratify- ing. A splendid concert in .connec- tion with the anniversary, was pres- ented •on Monday evening by the Huronia Male Chorus, of Exeter, un- der the leadership of Mr. W. R. Goulding. Mr. Grant, violinst, and Mr. Abbott, reader, were very much enjoyed and will not soon be forgot- ten. The programme was humorous, pathetic and inspiring, and showed wonderful talent and training. Miss Etta Bell, of London, visited over Sunday at the home of her par- ents,,Mr. and Mrs. A. Bell. Mr. and Mrs. W. MacDonald and daughter, Miss 1VLargaret, spent Sun- day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Broacifoot. of Tuckersmith.. Mrs. W. L. Mellis was, for a few days recently, the guest of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, of Wrox- eter. Mr. Gilbert Jarrott, of London, spent the week end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. Jarrott. Miss Helen Mae Scott, of Bruce - field, spent a day recently with her friend, Miss Marguerite MacDonald, of Stanky. Mr. and Mrs, T. Harris and daugh- ters, the Misses Pearl and Bernice, of Chiselhurst, were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dayman, of Tuckersmith. The singing class, under the lead- ership of W. R. Goulding, A.T.C.M,, has changed its practise night from Monday to Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Reid Torrance, of Por- ter's Hill spent Sunday at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. fvison, of Hay. Mr, Keith Love, honor graduate of Emmanuel College, of Toronto, and winner of the Gold Medal, who will be ordained at the Conference to be held in Chatham the early part of June, will preach in St. Andrew's United Church on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. and at Hillsgreen at 2.30 p.m. Miss Helen Dinsdale, nurse -in -train- ing in Stratford General Hospital, spent Sunday at the home of her par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. R. Dinsdale, of Stanley. Mrs. MacDonald is now visiting in Wallaceburg after spending the win- ter month at the Manse. ensa.11 an Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Edighaffer wont - periled them and are spending the week in•Detreit.' Mrs. Miriam Eilber, who spent the winter months in California,'has re- turned to her home here for the sum- mer. Miss Kathleen Wurm, of Markham, visited relatives here for a few days last week. Mr. le Schumacker, weed super- visor for Hay Township, and Mr. DEIN- id Ducharme attended the meeting held at ,Clinton on Tuesday in the in- terest of tontrol of noxious weeds. Members of the Evangelical Sun- day School visited the County Herne at Clinton on Monday evening and treated the inmates with oranges. A musical program was also given by the visitors, which, was greatly enjoy- ed by the audience. Messrs. Louis and Edvrard Brisson, of Windsor, attended the funeral of their father, the late Aserich Briason, held on Saturday. WINGHAIVI Nurses Graduation.—The gradua- tion exercises in connection with Wingham General Hospital, will be held in the town hall on Friday eve- ning, May 22nd, at 8 o'clock, when two graduating nurses will receive their diplomas. Besides a good musi- cal programme, there will be a speak- er from Toronto, who will give an address on some phase of hospital work. Everyone is cordially invited to attend, particularly ex -patients and nurses. A silver collection will be taken at the door. Mr. and Mrs. George S. Gregory and son, Jack, motored from Climax, Sask., last week to spend their holi- days with relatives in town. Mrs. ,G. I. Baker is visiting with friends in Toronto and Chatham. Mr. A. M. Bishop, Manager of the Dominion Bank, has resigned his vosi- Hon to take effect on June 1st. Mr. Bishop has not stated definitely what istrict • the form of a knife, but the ease was not close& but is to come up before judge and jury at the June assize:5, at Goderieh. The case has caused a good deall of local interest and quite a large number attended the trial in the coun- cil chambers of our Town Hall. Mr. Edgar McQueen was in charge of Mr. W. J. White's general Ware during his few days absence this week. Mr, N. Peppier and Mrs. Peppier and members of the family motored here on Sunday last from Hanover to spend the day with their relatives here, M2'. and Mrs. S. L. Peppier, and were aecompanied by' Mrs. Minnie Little, who has been in Hanover for some weeks and who spent the day here with her .family, returning to Hanover in the evening. Miss Ethel Murder& is assisting at the allensall post 'office while Mrs. Maude Hedden is taking a few weeks' holidays. Mrs. C. Ballantyne was in Strat- ford on Wednesday last 'attending the funeral of a relative. Mrs. Vair, of Toronto, spent the week end here with her Mather, Mrs. R. Benthron and sister, Mrs. T. C. Joynt. Mr. and Mrs. Stephens, of the Township of Hay, have become resi- dents of our village. M. Stephans, who is still in poor health, is consid- erably improved, and We hope he may continue to improve. Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Goodwin and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Drysdale motored to Niagara Falls on Sunday, last and while enjoying the trip very much, re- port the beauty of the blossom time being just a little past its best. Mr. William Reynolds, of Tillson- burg, spent the week end' here with his sisters, Mrs. Robinson and Miss Reynolds. • Mrs. Fred G. Smallacombe, of Guelph, who spent.some weeks here with her sister, Miss Mattie Ellis dur- ing her past illness, has returned home. Mrs. D. B. McLean is in St. Thomas visiting her sister, Mrs. McTavish, before leaving to visit relatives and friends in the West. Our Firemen have arranged for a fine concert in the Town Hall on the evening of the 25th of May, but will not put on the celebration' during the day that they first considered doing. Mrs. Lorne Thompson, of Toronto, accompanied by her little daughter, is visiting her nayents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher, of our village. Mr. T. C. Joynt made a business trip to Toronto this week. Mr. Harry Joynt, of Toronto, was herethis week visiting his mother, Mrs. Alice Joynt. Mrs. John Murdoch is having im- provements made to her verandah on Richmond Street, South. The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per was observed in Carmel Presby- terian Church on Snnday morning last. A large congregation was present. Anniversary services will be held in the United Church on the last Sun - total up to the mark of one farm a 1 he intends doing, but expects to be year ago. klinked up with a London firm. It is with much regret that the town of A year ago a can of cream was i Wingham is losing such valued citi- worth upwards of six dollars; to -clay zens as Mr. Bishop and his esteemed it is worth three; or four. Eggs and I wife. Mr. Bishop has been a great 1 booster for Win.ghara and has always butter that were worth thirty and forty cents, respectively, are to -day worth only thirteen and twenty-five cents. Even the price of hogs, which has suffered less on the market than any other farm commodity, is nothing to boast about. The farmer who breaks even on them considers he is doing well. No matter how much feed a farm- er may have in his barn, it does not take much figuring to find out just how much spending money the aver- age farmer is going to have, when he sells his cash crops at the present day prices. Spending is a mu -ch more easily ac- quired art than that of saving, and farmers, like everyone else in recent years, have become fairly proficient in it. Now self preservation is fore - to call.7. halt. Ho is not on the road as much, nor in the town as often. taken an active part in sports. or several years he has been treasurer of the Turnberry Agricultural Society where he has rendered a great ser- vice, and has also taken a very active part in the Chamber of Commerce. FIENSALL Make up a foursome and visit Seaforth Tiny Tim. Golf Course on May 25th. The !Jensen Greenhouse was never better equipped nor filled with choice plants and flowers of all kinds than this spring, and no one need to go from home to get the very best, and a most splendid selection of Toma- toes, Cabbages, Geraniums, Asters, Stalks, Verbenas, Salvia, Cannes, and in short, all varieties of plants and flowers. Call early and get a good choice and be convinced that we have just what we advertise. John Zuefle, Hensall, Ont. 3308-4 Mr. and Mrs. Dayman were visited by friends from Mitchell on Sunday. Mrs. W. C. Davis has been making improvements to her dwelling proper- ty in the way of removing fences' and otherwise adding to the appearance, of the grounds. r - Mx. John Shepherd is also making improvements on his home and is er- ecting a garage. Carmel Presbyterian Church intend holding their anniversary about the middle of June. Mr. R. J. Paterson his house painted. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hudson and Mr. and, Mrs, Colin Hudson attended the funeral of their late father, Mr. William Hudson', on Saturday last, al- so a number of relatives and friends from the district, as he was well known and had attained the age of 96 years. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Mr. Malcolm, of Egmondville. Mr. Lloyd Davis, of Toronto, was here recently spending a day with his mother, Mrs. W. C. Davis, and sister, Mrs. A. W. E. Hemphill. The opening of the Hensall base- ball season will be held on Monday, May 25th, when there will be an ex- citing match between Ilderton and Hensall. The game will be officially opened by officials of the town. Game will be called at 3 p.m. The Mission Band of the United Church will hold their thankoffering on Friday evening of this week and we believe, a good programme 'has been prepared for the occasion.. We are very sorry to report that after going to London a number of times for treatment for one of his eyes, that was glaring him; trouble, it was found necessary to have the eye removed, which was done on Tuesday last, and with the removal of such a very sensitive and important part of the face as an eye, we hope Mr. Carlisle will receive much benefit from the trouble., which made it nec- essary. He will have to remain for some little time in the city to re- ceive. treatment. If our council is not up against many expenditures during the present year there is one improvement we think v,-ould be generally approved by the ratepayers, and that would add ever so much to the appearance of our town hall, would be the decorat- ing of the interior, as nothing has been done in that way since it was erected, and while the structure is a fine, solid and well built one from foundation to roof, it does at the pres- ent time, stand very much in need of decorating, which could be done without very much cost and would add greatly to the interior appearance. This, of course, refers to the auditor- ium, as the first floor has been great- ly improved during the past year or so and presents a very creditable ap- pearance at the present time, but not so with the second floor or main part of the hall. Mr. Soldan :has the foundation laid for the rebuilding of what was known in past years of the Wilson Willow Hall Farm, on the London Road, 'just a little north of our village, on the London Road, and the brick work will soon go on in full swing by Mr. Chas. Wolf and his staff. Mrs. James Sangster has; been spending several weeks with relatives and friends in different places. The continued rains have made ev- erything look very' ifresh and green in our village and district, and the farm crops are looking most prcnnis- ing. Mr. Lawrence Ford, son of Edward Horton Ford, of North Dakota, drop- ped in on hit uncles and aunts in Hensall and Aeinity to pay them a hurried call. He had'been visiting, with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mi. A. J. Hummel, of Pennsylvania, and from thereathought he would visit his relatives in Huron County beforeore- turning to his home in North Dakota. and it goes without saying that he received a very hearty welcome.. The Hensel]. Mantifacturing Co. un- der the able management of Mr. G. W. Davis and Mr. W. 0. Goodwin, is kept very busy now with all the ma- chines in use and are turning out garments that meet with god de- mand, as they are well made up and their patronage is increasing from year to year. aln the trial resumed on Tuesday, brought on by Mr. Armour Todd a- gainst a Hollander farm hand that he had employed and with 'whoin he had Some' difference over wages and other miatters, leading, to the hired man striking and threatening his ern- PlOyer, a.nd Which was enlarged at last trial held here a week' or .sce agoc• we understand that a. fine WO Unloos- ed for the deifying' a a' Weapon in CROMARTY Mr. Robert Hoggarth, of Stratford, visited with his daughter, Mrs. Mc- Laren, on Sunday last. Mrs. McKay and childre-n motored to Alvinston on Tuesday last and. spent a few clays with friends. Mr. A. Walker is at present having the wiring d.onefor the Hay.lro in his new building in the village be electric- ians from Seaforth. It is ex; ected the Hydro will be in this locality some time in the near future. W. M. S.—A Sectional Meeting of the W. M. S. (Southern Division) was held in the church, Cromarty, on Wed- nesday last. The morning session opened at 10 a.m.; the afternoon meeting commencing at 2.30, with the president, Mrs. Woods, of' St. Marys, presiding at both meetings. There was a splendid attendance at both meetings, eighty names having been registered. A fine duet was rendered by Mrs. William Miller and Mrs. Ken McKellar. There were splendid dis- cussions on various parts of the work of the W. M. S. and some excellent addresses and papers given by mem- bers of the different Auxiliaries. Mrs. James Scott and Mrs. Oliver took the devotional part in the afternoon meet- ing. This was the first opportunity or first occasion for the sectional meeting to be held in Cromarty. The church was very tastefully decorated for the -occasion with spring flowers, Trilliums and Hyacinths. At the close of the meeting, tea was served in the basement by the ladies of the congre- gation. Both meetings were very profitable and inspiring for all those that were present. JUST WHISKERS The Sault Ste. Marie Star has op- ened up a new field for competition at Dominion Day celebrations. In fact it is one that might receive considera- tion at the hands of Ontario fall fair directors, who have been sorely press- ed for drawing attractions since the world took to wheels a generation ago. The Star says: "This paper will put up a suitable trophy for the most pleasing set of whiskers at the Dominion Day cele- bration at the Agricultural Society's grounds, and will appoint the judge so that full justice will be done to the row of lilacs, the owners of which will line up on the grand stand. It has been this paper's belief for years that the lack of encourage- ment of facial excelsior is a blot on civilization. What is more to be desired' than a luxuriant growth of spinach attached to one's features? Everybody wore them, or it, till quite -recently in Algoma, although the whisker line has now retreated a few miles beyond Michipicoten. Anyone possessing a set of robust Galways should line up on. Dominion Day, and thus show his sympathy with the idea of re-establishing in Algoma the glories of the chest peo- tector era, now unhappily in danger of being as dead as a dodo, whatever that it. However whiskers should not be worn chiefly as windbreakers, but to restore the dignity of the in- dividual sufferer inhabiting them. Restore the dignity. That is it ex- intends having actly. There is something about a beard that seems to lend dignity to • kill FteT . Mi'. W. Turner and 'M. is,s Glacly-s Stephens.on. The offering and a man, and to cloth his speech with business was then taken. Mrs. (Rev.) a sense , of power and wisdom, that Conner gave a splendid account of the utterancesi of but very few bare her visit to the C-onference. at St. faequal. Thomas. Hymn 541 was sung .and 4a - •••s•••••••••••••....• JASIPER, AiATIONAIL IPAIRIC IMACIFIC COAST ALASKA This summer take the trip -to the Coast you'v-; aiways prorois' ed yourself. Stop off for a few days of golf at beautiful Minaki, in the Lake of the W oods District. See the Prairies at their best. Stay awhile at Jasper National Park and enjoy the healthy, happy recrea. dons the "Lodge" provides—in fact yoti can follow your favourite sport right across the continent. See hundreds of miles of sky. piercing mountains. Follow the rushing, tumbling Fraser River toVancouver. Visit Vic. toria. Plan a trip to Alaska. Obtain full information re fares, reservations, etc., to VANCOUVER, VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA, PORTLAND and JASPER NATIONAL PARK from your nearest Agent. • CANADIAN 111.61131C)tilikl. day in this month, namely, May 31st, when the Rev. MT. Lane, of the Unit- ed Church, of Seaforth, will conduct the services both morning and even- ing. Mr. Lane has preached very ac- ceptably here some time ago- and will be welcomed back on this special oc- casion. Successful Play.—The three act play, "Be An Optimist," put on in the 'rown Hall on Friday evening last under the auspices of the Young Peo- ple's Society ,of the United Church, proted a most' interesting one from start to finish, taking about three woe j and one-half hours to give in its en- for the different characters. The at tirety, and was mucJh enjoyed. The tendance, w,hile very fair, -was not as play was so long and varied we can- large as the play merited. not at the space at our disposal, give anything like a full or extended re- port, but suffice it to say that it was put on by a large number of the young people who have had good past experience in connection with plays, and all of whom did their parts so well that it would be hard as well as unwise to attempt to particularize, although of course some had much longer and more difficult parts to take which they took in a wonderfully pleasing • and capable manner. The pleasure of the play was also much enhanced by fine violin and piano sel- ections by Mr. Scott Welsh and his sister, Florence, who played a num- ber of times throughout the evening, Scott also singing to some of the 1 Full infornuttion regarding routes, fares, etc.,. from any AgentofCati. adian National Railways. T-20 Rev. AYS selections. Mr. Samuel Rennie also contributed a finely rendered solo, while Miss Greta LannInale, A.T.C.M., rendered a violin selection that was much enjoyed, both Mr. Rennie and Miss Laramie, being accompa.nied by Miss Eleanor Fisher, A.T.C.M., pipe organist. Rev. A. Sinclair perform- ed the duties of chairman in his us- ually pleasing manner. The staging of the play was all that could be de- siredeand was most complete, embrac- ing all that went to make up a well equipped stage, while the costumes leasing and splendidly' adapted ZURICIE Late Aserich Brisson. -- Another prominent resident of the Township of Hay passed away in the person of Aserich Brisson, who passed away at his home 21/2 miles west of Zurich, last Thursday after a week's illness. He was in his 69th year and had liv- ed in this district nearly all his life- time. He was a successful farmer and was highly respected by all who knew him. He is survived by his widow, three sons, Louis and Edward, of Windsor, and Lawrence, at home, and one daughter, Mrs. Charles S. Bedour, Stanley Township. The fun- eral was held on Saturday, interment taking place in the R. C. Cemetery, Dryykale. Viord was received here last Friday of the death of Mrs. Charles Greb, which took place at Kitchener on Thursday. Deceased was well known to many in. Zurich and vicinity, hav- ing resided here from 1883 to 1909, when she moved to Kitchener with her husband. She was in her sixty- eighth year and is survived by her husband and one son, Ervin, of Kit- chener, and one sister, Mrs. Hill, of Detroit. Horseshoe Club.—A Horseshoe Cluo has been organized in Zurich with a good membership. Mr. J. Hey, Jr., has put in shape his lawn for use of the club aq, games are in progress every evening. It is expected that a number of tournaments will be held during the slimmer months. Half Holiday.—The business men of Zurich have signed an agreement whereby the weekly Wednesday half holiday will be observed during the months of June, July, August and September. Tha. first half holiday will be observed on June 3rd. IIILLSGREEN W. M. S. — The regular rienthly meeting of the, Women's Missionary Society was held at the home of Mrs. (Rev.) Conner on Friday afternoon, May 15th, at 2.30 o'clock, Mrs. J. Cochrane presiding. We opened our meeting by singing Hymn 645, silent prayers and the Lord's Prayer in uni- s.on. The Scripture lesson was read responsively from St. Matthew, 25th chapter, 32 to 46 ,verses. Hymn 582 was sung. The Secretary and Treas- urer :A reports were read and adopted'. The 'evotional exercise was given by Mrs. Robert Stephenson; Hymn 222; prayer by Miss Annie Jarrott. Topic m on Temperance was then given. The study was then taken by Mrs. R. Mc- ce.dt men can Perhaps we were. horn to think Mrs. Troyer close • d the meeting with No Longer Bilious—Thanks Yegetable Pills "I suffered with Biliousness for days at a time. Every medicine I tried failed to bring relief ... the first dose of your wonderful Carter's Little Liver Pills gave me great relief."—Mrs. C., Leigh. Dr. Carter's Little Liver Pills are no ordinary laxative. They are ALL VEGETABLE and have a very defin- ite, valuable tonic action upon the liver. They end Constipation, Indigest- ion, Acidity, Headaches, Poor Complex- ion. All druggists. 25c & 75c red pkgs. that way. At any rate the men of !prayer. The anniversary of the Hillsgreen Biblical times; the fathers of this Young Perla will be held on Siinday country, and the bygone statesmen; evening, June 14th, at 7.30 o'clock. Rev. Stewart, of Raft, will conduct the service. Quite a number from this vicinity attended the anniversary services at Kiappe,n on Sunday last, also the con- cert on Monday evening. Mr. R. Keith Love, B.A., B.D. will ccneluct the service in the Hillsg-reen Church on ;Sunday afternoon, May 24th, at 2.3. p.m. Mrs. L. Troyer spent the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W, Dig- nan, of near Hensall. !Mr. W. Jarrott and daughter, An- nie, accompanied by Mrs. W. Love and son, Keith, motored to Brantford on Monday where Keith addressed the Young People's Rally in that eity. Qtrite s number of the relatives at- tended the funeral of the late Mr. Wm. Hudson on Saturday held in Egmond- Mr, 'and Mrs. MelVille Rice, of California, spent a day with Mrs, L. ridd 'Prayer en, ratite to their summer home in Fatal* Nook. of other countries were men who wore herds. A beard was the dividing line between youth and manhood. And a beard was a useful as well as an ornamental appendage in the old days. They Rekl the cooling breezes in summer and acted as chest protectors in winter. And they were econoniical. Untold sums were saved by the lack of need to pm -chase cal- lars, ties and -bailie napkins, the beard doing duty for all three. No IWOMier men wore them and , *tete satisfied with them. In fact we eve titres yireuld be wearing them Olkall'4,0411 b satisfied with them, !;.rabetfor Eve. . • 'Oinettodidall'it like the whis- ndi0"1,11to the look of of them, and theY ated lith any , Dwelling Burned.—While preparing the noonday meal on Tuesday, the roof of the house on the farm of Mrs. Jos. Regier, a few miles. south of Zurich, was noticed to be on fire and the strong breeze soon put the blaze be- yond control with the result that the large brick house was a total loss. Ad- joining buildings and. the contents of the basement and first 'floor of the house were ,saved. The loss Will be quite heavy for Mrs. Regier. The fire truck from the village helped in saving the nearby buildings, but lack of water' prevented saving the house. Mr. W. Davidson, Jr., had his arm cut by glass 'when he broke a window to get at Sonia of the contents. Dr. A. J. MacKinnon treated the wound. Mr. Oscar Klopp has purchased the property owned by A. Voisin and oc- cupied by Mr. P. Kochents, and gets immediate possession. Mr. Klepp will use the large building op the property as a garage to store his autos. Mr. and Mrs. C. Either, of Detroit, who spent a week with relatives;here, returned to their home on IVIonday. a oIaa, it 3 011,111152A1N3KNOMIZ ONTARIO A Message from the Premier on the subject of Highways and Highway Safety Probably no single development in the history of our province has had more widespread influence upon the lives and habits of our citizens than the automobile. - Ontario awas one of the first provinces to recognize the importance of this modern means of transportation, and first, also to adopt a progres- sive policy of road building and road maintenance. Today, of Ontario's 72,000 miles of roads, more than 38,000 miles are improved gravel, 7,000 miles are paved, and 69 per cent of all roads are surfaced. These roads are not only a remarkable convenience, but, as well, they are a responsibility. The seriousness of the responsibility is evidenced by the fact that in Ontario last year, 524 persons lost their lives through automobile accidents. All available statistics would seem to indicate that most of these accidents were avoidable—and were caused by either thoughtlessness or wilful violations of the common-sense rules of the road. The Ontario Department of Highways is about to publish in the press of Ontario, a series of educational advertisements; in which an effort will be made to keep drivers and pedestrians alike, alive to the necessity for the continuous exercise of care, courtesy and common-sense in the use of our highways. Suggestions made in these announcements will be, in effect, a digest of all the information gathered from' every section of the world which has been found to be of assistance to drivers and pedestrians in avoiding highway accidents and making these same high- ways of inestimably greater value and benefit to every citizen. The first of the announcements referred to will be published at an early date. Your attention is invited thereto, and your co-operation in making our streets and highways safe is earnestly solicited. Premier. *r/ 454, e,.4 • „e