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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1937-01-29, Page 5ti 6.. 1 JANUARY 20, 1937. { + .. PJow: pvinil--- ' J n. Witii rs In ' - • • .4�:on OId Boys . t ` Farmer,Mr. W. K. Tinging, r. And. Clarks, Mr, Art Veitch. I. Ra1ptr Carr, Mr. R..:ieiper, Mr. J. its $•anter, Mr. C. Lemma, Mr. W. B.. Stanley, Mr. C. W. 1,.. Calvert, Mr. G. ,,J. Bedard, Mr. N. W. Wends, Mrs. fir,*; Skein,. Mee C. H, i Aemstrrotrgs , A, T. L. Warn, Mia,, ,W. #t. Olilrky M. A. Smith, Mrs: . P. V. Heasey, Mrs. L. Scott, Mrs. J. Beek, Mt'a. W. L. Graig, Miss A. Caitgenden. Misr, Laving Knox. Miss Maine Hudson,, Miss M. Arm- tstraw, ' • Miss . D. Armstrong, Mia» ifoffiton Leslie, Miss Ethel Weir, Mise E. Buchanan, Miss H. Stevens, Mise Helen Winton, Miss Vera Gardiner. Miss Lena, J. Reeve, Mies W: Morris, WAS Ella Beck, Miss Roby Sheppard, Miss Emily 'Morrison,- Miss Blanche Irvine,. Miss Lydia: Beck, Miss Mary Stephens, 'Miss Isabel Young, Miss Gladys Treble, Miss D. Glennie, Miss -Catharine Lannan, Miss June Mc- Creatih, and -many others. • . Lg 4$188 001390r, Jane y Dar ll Alorsen 'COON COMEDY iktiran' TU tjablis !MIFTER- Blllle, Burke NEWS_ � Crest) !t (Charles "wI„0 'MINT Tp—COLLEGE'" *Iq reert,�.• -Una Merkel N'E ' CONTINUQUS LAUGH ! I..A..�.�.,n.�w4 ,i�:.^.�... *Tunics Beer�yy _�• Lionel Darr' imore . "AHI • ::WLL.DERNESS" V'ed dal "Sennett HOW ign CA 00N Y, ,. y t turdaY Waiter Abel dominion Bank 66th Statement Deposits Increase, By Over $6,500,000 During Past Year. The Sixty-sixth Annual Statement Of. The Dominion. Bank which was presented to the shareholders at the Annual' Meeting head in Toronto on Wednesday, January 27th, was a.par- ticularly satisfactory one, especially in the exceptionally strong liquid pos- ition the figures indicated. dish Assets amounted to $26,283,- .533, l.7go of Public Liabilities, while Immediately' Available Assets sin a to- tal -pf '$93,363,826 are 77% of Public Lia iiities. '1n last year's statement this percentage was 65.29, The Bank's "ro4a1.4ssets, prowstand at`; 4138,956,1 `$86. ; During the year there has been a s'natkst increasd" i"ti deposits.: They atppeai` in ',the prt.sent Statement; ;ae $112,478,420 as against. - $146,937211: last year, an' rrt €ase of $6;541,$09; 'The increase . for .;the p t - two years lias been over 414,400,0.00. The Bank.» Inveetnient Portfdilo has.: peen very 3nuch enlarged since: ,the: ,previous years+ statement. r ,These,.investments R ,comprise `>'13ominion and Provincial. Government bends and high grade= se- •custftiee .in a total of -$61;538,902, an incrreaae'during -the year !of $12,022, S23. - 'Current Loans and . Discounts ' in •Canada appear;:in a total, ,of :$34,096,: :396,' 'a decrease ;of $11,113,193. This • reduction is partly due to the liquidat tion oft grain loans, +Mui icipal Leans tis'hti�rried a' reduction during the year of $956,474: ' Call Loans 'ion .Canada nand elsewhere increased -from 410,- 638,326 to $15,190 2W Bank Premises 'Account now w stands sat $5,760,000. The, stint of $100,000 written, off in 1936 compared with $75,060 in 1935. •. Net Profits after masking provision 3or Domiulon and throvincial Govern- meet taxes were 4951,277 compared -with $901,556 at the elese of 1935,an to 3nca`e �3 e Out " _• $'1"Uaii, . was as -provided ed: for -s contpibutien of $75,000 was made to -'Officers` Pension ; Fund, $100,000 was ;written off Ban146 Premises .Account, leaving a balance of .$76,278 to be madded, to Profit and Loss Account, which ,now stands -at, $08,977. t BanWs Paid 'Up Capital is a ..$7,000,000, -and Reserve Fund and Un divided Profits, $7,668,977. p Mr. A. C. Chapman, Wangham Old Boy. end head of the "Old Tyme Choir" led the sing -song with a great many popular tunes and he did it with his old time vigor. Miss L. McPherson won the first Watson won. the 2nd prize. Messrs' art and 2nd prizes for euchre in the Much sympathy was expressed for navoidably absent •on account of e n_ v- at 'Lucas' on Thursday last. B: A. Camtpbeil: headed a big ilelegatioti from Zurich:, Mrs, W. A. Campbell renderedayeo- sx.an service on the.reception commit= •tee. She its at.. ideal, entertainer: , *Miss Sadie Wacker, efficient -assist- ant-secretary, who has been : sreriously ill for the past'few weeks, was unable ,tq: be- present, but is on. a fhirr'.way' to -complete recovery', which her many friends. will be pleased to 'know., Secretary Sheppard andpast-presi- dent W. A._ Campbell had charge of the -. •Euchre and Bridge, anddid so with military precigion. Mrs. D. Thompeon had charge of the, refreshments and -although the she was far bigger , than e ex- pected she succeeded admirably well under the circumstances. Mr. A. J. Grigg spoke 01 the old drays when the " McTaggart Fanning Mill industry of Clinton was the big- geet of its kind in the Dominion. �„ eesn me r,sevete in +ot , wines ham ° and ex -Editor of the •Wingnam committee,Advance, did splendid work as chair- -man of the old town's committee, as evidence of the big attendance. Mr. Macdonald; the Caricaturist of he Evening Telegram, was present al nsketched the'ihandsomest men in the association and the, sketehee ap- eared in last Thursday's Telegram. ladies' prize for euchre and Mrs. R H. Doyle and Bert Kennedy won the mart's section. Mu. and Mrs. J. A: McLaren who were u 'illness, and they were: much missed. MIse. L. McPherson of ,the Montreal Daily.Star was a +welcome visitor and she was very much interested in th proceedings, being . the. 1st prize wi ner int the euchre. Mr..; and Mrs: Oen, D. • McT . of, Clinton, were a r11* on the job. and they enjoyed trheTnblves • immefly. The -Old timers were glad to:see Dr. G, F.'• Belden' back 'again at the sunc- tion • and it is reported he danced P ery number on the program. • Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Hodgins were absent on account of the death o the farmer's mother, who was buried • • TM Bert McCreath was the, busiest man of the evening an the dancing program end. evrerrng else. C. W. L. Calvert, of the Ualvert Realty Company, headed a big Party and they didn't miss any dance». H, M. Jackson, Egmoudville ; Old Boy, chaperoned , a geed bunch of business men. Joht;ni Moon; nnlycial ri , "did welt on the tickets and he 'we ' well patronized. : Br. W. W. Welt; east -end ust, told; of the daye 'When he a t tied the �1 nth public ,school when bis'.Orin thee- law, ;Mr. J,. Haa tley ,waf the principal: , c, Mr. John Hartley, en old member of the Association, has been appointed Inspector of Public 'Schools in South Huron and has already commenced his duties and has gone to Clinton to reside. The annual ptcndo of.'tbe Huron Old Porn' Association will be 'held. in, Asea No. 7, Exhibition Park, on Sat- urday, June 12, at 3 p;m. Honorary -Secretary, E. .F1 oo dy, spoke of the time When'he gave his first Conservative vote in Clinton In 1882. At that time there .were over 400 names on the voters' list and at the present time there- are only three of them living, viz. D. Oautelon, John Wiseman and. E. Fioody. Mr. a D. Wilson, 'past -president and Entry Secretary jor the Royal Winter Fair,'met with an automobile accident on this way to the Temple, but _ he came out of the accident without a scratch and was able to carry on in his usual style for the whole eventing. John S. McKinnon, Blyth‘ Old Boy, and prominent stock broker of Bay Street, had a good enthusiastic 'party with him,., • . • Mr. James Ingram brought a 'pa:;ty of eight ton- ado' special -honor to the president, an W. A, Buchanan. Mrs. W. Ac. Btich'anari Was' seriously ill and eras Uin`able to''be present. Mr.: IC' Stahbtrry, budding -. young barribter;. and- son of Judge $tainbury, Of St. 't✓atharin+es,~was,a good 'bustier- am,ongat•. the 'Jtin4ore, although Fred Elliott' acrd' • E: t'W. Hunter are a pair of- live wird'" BLYTH The annual meeting • and election o1 officers . of the Horticultural So- ciety was 'held at the :home of Mrs. Albert Traylor,, Mrs. A. Liddiatt gave an address reviewing the year's work in :the society. .The :treasurer's re- port showed a . balance . of $6.09.• Of- ficers for 1937• were: appointed as fol- lows: ' President, -Mrs. A. Liddiatt; 1st vice -gree., John Pitts; 2nd vice - Ores., Miss Gillespie; sec..treas., Eth- el Taylor; directors 'for 1937, Mrs. E. Manning, Mrs. A. R. Tasker, Mrs, N. A. Garrett, Mra. D. 'McCallum, M• -s. Ab. Taylor; directors for •1937-38, Mrs. F. Little, Rev. R. A. Brook, Mrs. James Laidlaw, Mrs. W. Shuell, Mrs. Herrington. I, A "Burns' Night" was mucrh enjoy- ed in the Presbyterian Church Mon- day evening.. The orchestra was 'com- posed by, V. M. Bray, piccolo; Roy Toll, cello; C. E. Toll, violin; Allie Toll, vioin; Dorothy Poplestone, cel- lo; G. D. Leith, violin;, Glen Kechnie, bass violin; Dr. Kilpatrick, violin; R. Watt, saxophone; Kenneth Brook, clarinet; E. Mills, violin; Miss Ham- ilton, piano. The following program was given; Solo by Audrey Toll ; reading, Mrs. Thomas Elliott; men's chorus, address, Walter Shortreed ; Harvey McGee, several vocal selec- tions; reading, Mrs. Cumming; lad- ies' chorus, dialogue, male quartette, reading, .Mrs. Jas. Scott. THE MINION BANK ! e- }t o r r9 i7I:5fL .fid` t�. a tsJ 1 a alai) b:i4; a -monad sat :ho t --••Y Grail 'M'e co (maned ,„, L4t4tement as at .31st • December 1936, 1:. `fe lyr.,.'' ,,LIAB1LJTIES '4 i t' r $112,478,420 k Deposits by Other Banks,780,311 Notes: in Circulation .. 5,570,702- . Letters of Credit, Acceptances and Sundry Other` .. Liabilities.... 3,282,169 Capital, Reserve and Undivided Profits • Y ' ,i. $124,111,602 14,844,784 $138,954336 ASSETS h -on Hand and in Banks, including Bank of Canada.::.,,.:... $ 26,289,534 sit' w�th'.Mi:iister of Finance. ., �, ,..,:�a.: 345,100 ern ebt and Other Securities ,; 51,538,903/ y L n* '4 ' - • 1 't �y:,i[. i ' 15,190,290 r ' Commercial. -Loans.., and Discounts Bank Premises , • • Liabilities of Customers under Letters of Credit, Acceptances • and Suiulty,' Other Assets The General Manager, The Dominion Bank, Toronto, ()Atari°. $ 93,363,827 36,573,363 5,760,000 3,259,196 $138,956,386 We report that we haVe examined the above condensed Balance Sheet as at Decem- ber 31, 1936, and Compared it with the boon a4M1 Vouchers..at Head Office and with the certified returns from the Branches. We have examined the cash,4 and the securities repre- 'senting the Bank's investments, held at the'Herd Office and certarn of the larger Branches as at 13eeember.3.1, 1936, and in addition we examined the cash and the securities held at certain of the important Branches during the, year. We have obtained rill the information and explanations'that we have- required, and in our opinion the transactions of the Bank which have, come. under out sortie gave been within the powers of the Bank. In our opinion the Balance Sheet ifisetoii►ei the true condition of the Bank .and ie as shown ,y the books of tiiie Bank.+, To,6.to. a ' 20e14sana, , 19 T. t.' 4 ft Al • 1 A. B. SHEPHERD, F.C.A., of Pau, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. W. D. GSBNDINNING, C.A. of Glendineint, Gray & Hoban t. i Tuesday, Jan. 19 The ' day in the • Cdtpsmons was a rare one for those who revel in $ -thing of such engagbig intricacy as the fundamental law of the' Consti- tution, ,; This time it was brought into play by the alteration in the succession to the Throne and the necessity under the new status of Dominion assent to the procedta4'e, It was this statute which was. be- fore the House on its second readinig, Before -being used it provoked a', discussion much longer- than had been anticipated,, as usually -it is very few who ever venture npon the restricted enektnire of "a cconstitutionaI argu- ment.; The Prime 'Minister '•', is one who seems to be thoroughly. at ease its discussing constitutional questions, and sitting on his right the Minister of Justice, Hon. Ernest Lapointe. is sways listened to with interest. In- deed, today when . he ..was through with his speech, It left Mr. Wood& worth in a hopeless floundering posi- tion. . Mr. Woodswort' had promised .d to stir ings. up and "Mike some rev- elations; ' however,, sd', effective was the speeoh of Mr. Lapointe who pre- ceded hirq, that Mr, Woodsworth's re- marks fell as Sat as`' the proverbial pancake. Mr. Cahan, who is a .great consti- tutionalist, on»titutionalist, spent much time in en- deavoring ndeavoring to show that be did not agree with the view'. `taken by the Government. Mr: King'ireminded• him that his Leader h'ad';,isaid that her would have taken the , same action as the. Government did egarding this case. -" Mr. Cahan's remarksscompeIled Mr,' Bennett to speak again. ,He the said that •lvi}at heshad intend to say was not that he approved of the method adopted by the Government, but that the results were w'hq was approved' by himself. . The highlight of the day, however, was 'Jean • Francois :pout—tint; wlio arose, at the end of Mr. Woodsworth's speech and suggested that we have less talk, that nothing further ,could be Lane about it, anyway. He was certainly applauded for his brief re- marks. Wednesday, Jan, 20 To -day was Private ' iembers' Day, ,and as usual we listened to debates which in reality mean ;tothing, nor do the debaters really . esspect to ancon push anything. Hugh Plaxton, Libergi Trinity To- ronto, spoke on his resolution, "That a Ministry of Sports be- established in the Federal Goveruntent." He con- tended that this move was in the in- terest nterest of ,the health of the Canadian youth,. , Sitting ,right behind , the writer when speaking, I got the full 'blasts of his ineffective appeal.. While he spoke we», his arguments were not at all _convincing. ' „ However, one is surprised, ins this House to see the support given to appeals of this kind.. ,The veteran, Tommy Church, is continually telling the House that our burden of taxa- tion must be reduced, and yet he sup- ports every move to inorease expen- diture. The Minister "Hon. C. Power" doubted very much whether it were necessary to have any in the Govern- ment to say who should play and who should not; to say who were profes- sionals or who were not. He could see very little benefit that would ac- crue, but he could see plenty of headaeheg,and" grief far any Minister who 'may be in charge bf such a cleft. On.the suggestion or the Minister the motion . was diFopped. . ," One , wonders ' •when the Members of this House will come :to their senses and realize 'that . it ' is tii>tafc ' we' too .to, put our house otter tind'`relleve Our people of the' trethei on» bruden ,of taxation that *e are carrying. Them, too,, we Beard ' frt�n 'the So-' cial Oredit Leader who *ante' the , Qovernment to issue piit'ithasing 'Pow- er and debt free money. While there was much theorising, iso real ezplana- tion was given as to hoir; the thing could be accomplished. , r In a very short speech Mr. 7beach- man, North Htiron, pu'net fired' their 'theory so full. of holes that' there was really nothing left. 11drrr. s `-Dea""ehnian closed his remarks by "saying that Houdini drew rabbits from it hat, but he never' made any money Ceding the rabbits. , Thursday, Jan. 21 The House heard to -day further rea- sons why the Government should take steps to Issue purchasing power to the people. It was really a field day for the So- cial Credit Group. In a qualified way two Liberals were ready .,to support a .policy which would have that obs tact in view. Mr. Tucker, 'from Ros- thern, Sask., and Mr. ' daNeil, from Kamloops, •were the two • Liberals who rather suppdrted the idea' of Mr. Blackan'r'ore. Two Ministers, Hon. Mr. Rogers and Hob. Mr. Dunning, spoke on the question and both • pointed out the danger of starting on such a policy. Mr. Rogers said that purchasing poweras meaning in the last analysis goods and services, held away in the primitive dap; when there was little or no money. No way by which the Government could issue purchasing power was .known 46 him. Mr. Dun- ning sash • "you cannot get something for nothing witthoUt: taking it from someone else. The whole argument of monetary -reform • es • I see it in. visages a society Where no one would work. I sec in Social Credit a brain trust boreauaacy, givli$g everybody enough to rive an. The importaat thing is to create national income. A taw issue of p irchasipg powerswould be unavailing Wane it would tend to reduce the purcha ieg power of mon- ey already in circulation." Mr, Bennett, while chiding the Lib- erals for having inflationists in their ranks, spoke of the folly of the pro- posal of Mr. Blackmore. In the morning .papers was an- nounced a new refunding loan of some 85 million dollars, in New York, It evidently did not enter the md'nds of those proposing and supporting thl» motley) what effect »,ohms if taken by bhs Government, would have on 4the success of thle %she..:Certainly if the ,resolution had been /supported., it, would ,have meant higher interest raters would have to be paid, and that would --not help much. The rest of the time of the House was spent debating the Redistribu- tion Bill of 1933. Friday, Jan. 22 Ten days of this parliamentary -ses- sion have displayed a calm which ;s wholly exceptional There has not been, so far, more than the slightest sputtering of fireworkst Ordinarily, the political factor makes an early emergence; this year it is very much in the background. In a discussion on Social Credit Thursday+ evening there was, a little warmth exhibited, but even this was very mild. As to just what operates to this 'condition of affairs, the "ideas are definite. Some who were wrought on that occasion think the prevailing spirit may be due to the reaction from the happy emergence from the Constitutional Crisis. Others think that the gravity of national problems has a neutralizing effect upon' the political proclivities. The more com- mon view is' that on account of the Coronation and' the desire of- many to • go to it, officially or unofficially, 'this ds a session which can accom- plish its work in short order, com- paratively, without neglecting any- thing. And then, too, there -is the opinion that the Government has managed things very well and that we are on the way to more prosper -1 ous times. Anyway, the apparent in clination is to co-operate and get on and get through in time for those I who desire to witness the -important and' historical event of the Corona- tion to do so. To -day most of the time was taken, up 'with agricultural estimates. The Minister of Agriculture gave the members soave interesting informa- tion. in regard to insect pests and the •fight against these critters. Parasites are being used to combat a ?lumber of insect pests. This meth- od was used against the spruce saw fly which was doing .such damage in, .the spruce forests of Eastern Canada. "And," said the Minister, "20,000,000 parasites have been turned loose. We have an army of 20,000,000 fighting for us," the Minister added. And that is some army! Good progress was made during the week and the Government decided at six o'clock to call it a day. ZURICH Annual Meetings The annual meeting of Zurich Ag- rieulturaI Society was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday of last week. The officials gave a report for the past year and the election of directors was held. - The society had a successful' Fair in September and the auditors' report shows over $600 in cash on hand and a good member- ship for- 1937. The officers were` all re-elected. ,•Mr•, W. Decher is presi- dent and Mr. E. F. Klopp, secretary - t reasurer. The 62nd annual report of the Hay Township Farmers' Mutual Fire In- surance Co. was presented to the policy holders at the annual meeting held in the hall here on Monday. The Company paid out $13,969.29 for loss- es in 1936. Total cash receipts were $22,626.23. Payments for the year, were $16,648.61, leaving, a balance for the year on, hand of $5,077.62. Total assets amount to $55,713.78 and lia- bilities, consisting of unearned prem- ium note reeiduie, amounts to $4,- 711.08. Total amount at risk ,on Dec. 31, 1936, -is $7,925,870.00. Mr. G. W. Armstrong, , president for 1936, pre- sided at the annualP meeting. Messrs. Armstrong, F. J. Haberer and W. Sweitzer were re-elected as directors for another term. At the meeting of the directors held after the annual meeting, Mr. F. J. Haberer was elect- ed president for 1937; Mr, H. K. Eller is secretary -treasurer, and Mr. Wm. Lamont, agent. - The annual meeting of the subscrib- ers of the Hay Municipal Telephone System will be held in, the Town Hall here on Saturday afternoon, Janu- ary ' 30th. Mr. John E. Dowson has sold his farm, Lot 10, Con. 10, Stanley, to Mr. Anderson, who has had it leased for the past year. Mr. Anderson gets full possession. on April lst. Mrs. Bertha Block is visiting rela- tives in Toronto this week. A reception, is being held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Stelck, 15th 0011,;, 'Hay, to -night (Friday) in honor of their son, Mervyn and his bride. Last Saturday the marriage was performed at Toronto uniting Grace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Meyers, and. Mervyn, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Stelck. The Late Edwin Krueger The death took place on Tuesday at his late home on the Goshen Line, Stanley, of Edwin Krueger. after some months' illness, Deceased was a na- tive of Poland and had emigrated. to Canada about ten years ago. He was a farmer and had made a success of it until overtaken by illness. His sis- ter, who lived with him, survives, be- sides other relatives in Poland, The -funeral was held on Thursday of this week, interment taking place in the Lutheran cemetery. Rev. E. Tuerk- helm conducted the serviceat, Mrs. -Hoagland, of Detroit, is visit - lug, her mother, Mrs. E. Schnell, who is i11. Mrs. Beers, of Buffalo, 4s visiting relative* here at present. - A good sheet of ice has now been a 44/ •- by, *400 The name WABASSO is a positive gimuirahif,' tee of Quality, Fineness, Durability ad Permanent Color. It also dtand8 for new, attractive and exclusive patterns. All the New Spring Prints are here in a ,gloriously attractive array of delightful col- ors and pleasing patterns. Prices 19c. !r /� 39 Shades in Monarch Dove Yarm l8cpeiball: If for no other reason than the wonderful' ' x selection of wanted shades, you shoe ewe here for Yarn. But there is another Import- ant reason, and that is Quality. Quality in Monarch Yarns means Wear, Abiding Colors, Appearance and Economy. We also carry Monarch Andalusian, Boucle, Fairy, Tweed, Triple Twist, Butterfly. Prices._...... 18C, 20c, 25c tewart Bros. SEAFORTH secured at the local rink after many failures. A broom ball game was played on Tuesday evening and many enjoyed skating on Wednesday even- ing. Mr. Ward Fritz spent a few days in Toronto this week. A pork and bean supper will be held in the basement of the local Evangelical Church this Friday even- ing. HILLSGREEN A surprise party was held on Tues* day' evening at the lronre -of Mr,' and Mrs. W. Davidson. The occasion of two birthdays was celebrated. , Miss Annie Jarrett visited her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Saun- ders. Mr. George Stephenson, df Walker- ton, spent a few days with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stephen- son. Mr. Schultz has.purchased the farm where Mr. and Mrs. M. Tully have been farming for the past few years. They intend leaving before long. We will be•sorry to see them go as they have proved) to be fine neighbors dur- ing their stay in this community. Mr. Lorne Fleischea,uver, who has been engaged •oa the farm of Mrs. Stephan, :•.has • resigned and has gone to Zurich for the time being. Miss Dolly Hagan spent a few days in Zurich this week with friends. M'r. Fred Brock is cuttingwood near Kippen these daye. From latest reports we learn that Miss Lydia Troyer is improving now, which we are pleased to know. BAYFIELD The annual Vestry meeting of Trin- ity Church was held Monday even- ing, Jan. 18th, with the Rector, Rev. W. G. Bugler;;: 'in charge. Favorable reports from the various departments were received showing all obligations met in full, including full payment of the .Missionary Budget. Messrs. J. Elliott and: William Scotehmer were reappointed Wardens for 1937. The annual meeting of St. An- drew's United Church was held in the basement Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 19th. Report from all boards and organizations 'were presented, showing a marked increase in many and afine steady condition in others. The treasurer's report showed a con- siderable advance over 1935. There was a good attendance and a very hearty invitation was eittended the Minister, Rev. R. M. Gale, to remain another year. . Agricultural Society Meets The 'annual meeting of the Bayfield Agricultural Society was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 20thd Reports were presented and a balance of over four hundred dollars befog on hand. The 'following officers and directors were appointed for 1937: Hon. Pre»., D. H. Me - Naughton; Pres., John McClure; 1st vice-pres., Robert Penhale; 2tid vice- pres., John RathweH; secretary, A. E. Erwin; treasurer, F. A. Edwards; aud- itors, John R; Cameron and Jas. H. Reid; Directors, F. M. Woods, Ssa►ili- uel Houston, Ed. Foster, William Stephenson, Carl. Diehl, William' Sparks, W. W. Wise, Bert Dunn, Fred Middleton, Alfred Warner;;- T. M. Snowden, Frank Keegan, Harold Stinson, Mrs. T. Snowden, Mrs. F. Mc- Ewan, o-Ewan, Mrs, F. Middleton, Mrs.. E. Foster, Mrs. G. Little. The -date chosen for 1937 Fair are Wednesday, and Thursday, Sept. 22 and 23. The' fancy dress carnival is to be held, Wednesday of Baster week. For several years many have looked for- ward to this outstanding enjoyable event and this will be no exception. Mr. and Mrs. Featherston and daughter, Doris, .motored to Sarnia on Sunday, Doris remaining for a few weeks' visit. Mrs. York has gone to" London to visit her sister there. Miss Isobel Osmond. of Seaforth, spent, Sunday at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Dena: Muraar moved this week to the house onoderich Road, near Bayfield, formerly occu- pied by the late Harry Baker. For the past year Mr. Murray has. had charge of the Royale Hotel, Goderich, where he had, a large business. Rev. W. A. Young; B.A., of Hensall, conducted splendid services in Koox Presbyterian Church on'`Si thy last with a large eongregationn , present. The music was under the direction. of Mrs. Ferguson and theetegniar. choir. • ,,. - WINTHROP The annual meeting of VirinthrOp United Church was held Thursday ev- ening with a good attendande. Rev. G. E. Morrow presided. The minutes were read by Robert McFarlane. The reports of all the departments were encouraging, showing a favorable bal- ance. The total receipts for the year were in the neighborhood of $1,500. The W.M.S. reached its al- loeation of $200; The Ladies' Aid reached $176; the Sunday School, $102 and the Y.P.S., $100 The Mission Band sent $25 to the Presbyterial treasurer and a bale of clothing to the North. Two new members were elected to the board of management, Mrs. Hugh Alexander ant Mr. John, Boyd. Motorist (after knocking over a butcher's boy)—"I'm: sorry, my lad; are you all right?" Boy- .(pick1trg up contents of his basket)—"Dunno. Here's me liver an' me ribs, but where's me. kidney?" • Tudge: "How da you IMO"- you were travelling less than 25 Miles an hour?" Defendant: "I'm positive --I fl.idn't hear a word from the back sett." • To release a bee from the interior of a car, there certalnip must : be . less dlraatic solution than epitiUng the sedan against a pole... • "Dumb Dora: "Tell me, is an r.o. 8. Booth Bendy a reliable esr?" , . ,