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• found a corpse in her bed!
• Next Thursday. Friday. Sattutlai-
Jane Withers e Richard Earle.
e45 FATHERS"
The 'problems of 45 fathers for 'one
little girl.
Smith* Bellew Evelyn Knapp
• "HAWAIIN BUCKAROO"
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'John, leableirk *Vex, Mail a. Cadet,
neVerepteseedi •threagla the Teelsteg:
College.. On Maeda • 31,,, 1805, *pal,
hag . to lestructiOns, he ateported
for duty at Moestanin, Seek., and Wale
given the rank‘of I.4eutenant,
Lt. -Colonel Habkirk tells a story
connected with this first period of his
ofticershite H once ran away from
home with mother 'lloy, and stayed
away nine weeks, Atter be was eon -
vetted :he wao Wilted, by this boy to
run away agate. "No;" said John,
"I'rn a Christia,n. now. I shall not run
away." l'A. Christian!" jeered his
partner in past mischief. "A easy!
-a-a, hallelujah sob -sister! Bahl" 'and
with a gesture 'of disdaifl the young-
ster went his way.
When 'the Habkirk boy was ate-
tioned he Moosemin this erstwhile
companion of his adolescence turned
up. -He had wandered; around the
w.ctrld, and now, a siek young man,
was beating his way back home to lith
mother. Before he could reach her,
.however, the sins of his dissipated
past .caught up with him and, at the
age of twenteetwo (Lieutenant John'a
own age) he diedl—alone, forgotten—
a youthful derelict
After Mooemain came Kerkira,
Grand Forks, N. D.„ (the northern
states of the U.S.A. being then in-
cluded in the Canadian Territory),
Lisbon, N.D., Valley City, N.D., and
Portage la Prairie, Man. From Valley
City Captain Habkirk was sent ' on
special work for a while; in fact, he
became the leader of what was known
as the "Blizzard Band" which travel-
led that section of the 'country and
kept appointments no matter what the
weather.
It was during this time that Head -
'quarters received a request from Ad-
jutant Louse Walton, commanding
officer at Brandon, Man., that Captain
Habkirk be allowed to spend'ten days
at her corps in order to •help her im-
prove her finances. Headquarters
agreed to giant her request ,en condi-
tion that she promise to settle her
War Cry account. The promise was
given and Captain Habkirk went to
Brandon to clear off the corps debt
—and to meet his future wife!
Captain Habkirk and Adjutant
Walton were married at Portage )a
Viairie on March 13, 1899, and spent
their first few months together at
Port Arthur, Ont., where the Captain
received his promotion, to the rank of
Ensign.
Second terms at Kenora and Grand
reeks. followed. Transferred: east,
the Habkirks commanded Port Hops,
Montreal Citadel, Ottawa (where
they were promoted to the • rank
of Adjutant), Hamilton Citadel,
Lippincott (Toronto), London, and
then came special work in the West-
ern Ontario•Province, command of the
Brantford corps, more special work
(chiefly financial and musical), cam.,
mand of the Dovercourt (Toronto),
corps, and, finally, a long trip east to
St. Johns 1, Newfoundland.Further
special work for Headquarters was
followed by a term in the Subscribers'
Department at St. Johns, and ten
• months later came a long jump—more
than half way 'across the eontinent—
to Moose Jaw, Sask., and Edmonton,
Alberta. 'The continent span was
completed by a term at Vancouver,
B.C., followed by a trip back to Re-
gina, Sask., where Commandant Hab-
kirk served as Divisional Young Peo-
ple'secretarY.
Th„i:.
Ffabkirk's were soon made Staff
Capta ns, and in 1920 became Divi-
sional Officers for Manitoba, and af-
terward.s Divisional Commanders for
Saskatchewan. From there, in 1925,
they were transferred to the United
States, where, for twelve and a half
yeats, Lt. -Colonel Habkirk has filled
with distinction the position of Prison
Secretary for the Central Territory.
Secretary for the Central Territory."
(To be concluded next week)
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was seen that a few more months
anust complete the laundry venture if
her life was to bet spared. The future
for the five little Habkirks looked
very dark until 'one daya-marvel of.
nuarvels!—their Uncle John, a lawyer
in Sarnia, arrived unexpectedly and,
above the protests -of their independ-
ent Scots mother, carried the whole
family back east with him.
At home in Seaforth friends of the
family backed 'Mns. Habkirk in a
boarding-house venture whieh eue-
eeeded 'very well. Three of the chit -
elm' remained witie her, the eldest
boy, Will, was sent to bis grandpar-
ents on the farm, and Jean, the gold-
en haired boy with the tender heart,
the inner glow and the soul of a poet,
was handed over to his lawyereunle
in Sarnia to be educated..
• This arrangement between Lawyer
Cowan and the boy John worked very
well until Mary Habkirk joined Tao
Salvation Army. Back in Winnipeg
Mrs. Habkirk had noticed the' Army
en the street, but, being too busy and
ill to indulge her mild curiosity, had
never attended a meeting. Her sis-
ters in .8eaforth', however, had at-
tended more than orce-by vvey of
amusement. When at last they per-
auaded her to .accompany them to a
eneetieg she was far from being
amused. She was charmed, and
wanted to join! For a long time such
a move seemed out of the question
on account cf her farnily's social po-
sition and religious '1judtices, but
at last, on Easter Suh'eFay morning,
es the result of another 'vision in
which the Saviour seemedto call her
by name, she made the decision: The
Salvation Army should be her church
home, cost what it would.
Her sisters, when. told the news,
were chagrined beyond words. Mary,
a Salvationist!—Mary, wearing that
• ridiculous head -gear, consorting with
the worst characters in -town, preach-
ing on the street -corner to the row-
dies and n'er-do-well! Something
must be done; she' must not be al-
lowed to consummate such madness.
Hoping that their parents' protests
would succeed where theirs had fail-
-ed, they persuaded Mary to visit the
old homestead.
It was all to no purpose; Mary was
adamant.. 1.They even, seat to Sarnia
for their brother, John; but 'he also
failed to move her from ber purpose.
With tears streaming down her face
She said., "John, I ckratot leave the
Army„ In it I have found a peace
that never was mine •before. I know
It is my right place, and that it will
be better for me and my children if
stand by any convictions."
That was the end. Arriving at
tome, Lawyer John packed his young
nephew back to his mother, Will re-
turned, from the farm, and a new era
dawned for the Habkirks—an era
which produced far-reaching results,
as shael-be seen in the case 'of the
children, and especially of the boy
Jehn.
When John was thirteen he was
definitely converted in a little meet-
ing held in his mother's; sitting room.
The congregation numbered foure-
itamself, his sister Jane, and two
neighbor childrea—and all were con-
verted. (Jane, or "Jennie," after-
wards .became Mrs. Lt. -Col. Hughes,
the little neighbor girl became Mrs.
Commandant Lywas,n. of Hawaii, and
the bay is a Christian worker in an-
other dentemination.) The leader of
the meeting was Miss 'Jettnnie Craw-
ford (later Mrs, Brigadier French), a
Cousin of the "Crawford boys" (Lt.
Colonels Andrew and Harper Craw-
ford of the 11.8.A.).
Instead of becoming a lawyer, as
his irate uncle had at first intended
be should, John became a printer, and
was employed first -acne Huron tx-
positor, and then, the 'family moviug
to the city of Stratford, on the Str,at-
ford Beacon. He also took up music
and became the first bandmaster of
the Stratford oorpa baud. By the
time Ire bad finished. this apprentice-
ship his father had, died, and his
mother, Intleitioue for her boys, de-
cided to seek the opportunities- of the
west once miore.
In Wlanepeg' John worked in the
,coinposing room of the ,daily papers,
soldiered, at the Citadel Corps and
became one of the first 'bandmasters
of the famous Citadel, Meet When,
'• a year •or so later, he .reeetved a call
o officershie, he hesitated tang on
?acetate:ft of his mother—the needed
him. He had a fairly lucrative pos
tien on the Manitoba Free Press
'where he Was respected for his Salva-
tionism; 'perhaps it would be as well
to resign himself to being just a good
Soldier and a model son—at least for
same time.
His unconverted brother Jim hoard
of the matter and refused to telerate
the thought Of John •IgnOring the
"Oall" for fear' -of depriving his moth-
er ot netieseary etaufort. "You go,"
tte said tki Joh. "Go and serve your
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HAS, accompanied by is patty Mg -
010111=4. tOR TeirP01*. lOtt .0iglidar On a
psotQr Nts,teirr to No,v. 11034411-,,
ln:gton. MU:Ole City, Bost. Portland
and Montreal,
• my,. and 1VIOS.4.41. Pyper, of Ham
are attests at the bonze of Mr.
J. 'ealey Beattie.
• iv.ti. Walter Broadfoot, of Brussels,
,and Mr. Thomas 'Broadfoot; of China,
Visited) the Broadfoot fatalities in Tuck-
erainith -last week.
• 'tent:Col. John C. Habkirk, of
Chicago, Ill., was calling on old friends
in this 'district on, 'rhu.raday.
Huron. Farmers
That will do so muc
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isolated until tested. Any reactors
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!shall be promptly removed for slaugh-
ter and compensation shall be paid.
It may not generally be known; but
since July lst of this year all cattle
shipped to the U.S.A., except for im-
mediate slaughter, are required to
have been tested for tuberculosis, or
must have come- from a Restricted,
Area. In addition, Great Britain is
embarking on a tuberculosis eradica-
tion policy, costing the Government
over $3,000,000 yearly.
STANLEY
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Johnston and
Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Stephenson vis-
ited with Rev. E. A. and Mrs, Poulter
at Brownsville on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Cluff, of Toronto,
and Mr. and Mrs. John Cluff, of Kirk -
ton, spent Sunday with Mr. and -Mts.
Robert Robinson..
Miss Isabel Robinson left this week
to attend Toronto Bible College.
ELIMVILLE
CROMARTY
Mr. and Mrs. William Butler, of
Lohdon, spent Sundky at the home of
Mrs. Wm:. Butler.
Mr. and Mrs., Stewart R,oberteon
and family, of Listiewel, spent the day
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mc-
CulloolL
Visitors at the home of Mrs. Mc-
Intosh were: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred
Trussler, Mrs. Oliver Scheifele and
daughter, Miss Audrey, and Mr. Phil
Houck, all of Waterloo.
Rev. Mr. West, of Atwood, preach-
ed here last Sunday, allowing our
minister, Rev. Mr. 4laidie, to rest for
the day.
Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Walker, cele-
brated the forty-fifth anniversary of
their marriage on Monday night, Quite
a large crowd gathered and report
having spent a happy evening: Mr.
and Mrs. Walker were the recipients
of a goodly number of gifts, both use-
ful and ernamenital. The music was
supplied by the McNichol Bros., and
an outside platform was prepared for
the occasion, where they tripped the
light fantastic till the wee small
hours.
Mr. Roy McCulloch and Mr. Harvey
Hexabla, of Staffa, accompanied by
Mr. McCulloch, Sr., were ehoeing hors-
es for Mr. Hepburn, the Premier of
Ontario, on Monday last.
'Mrs. Tena-Colquiboun, of • James-
town, New York, is the guest of Mrs.
Lin McKellar and Mr. and Mrs. Ernie
Allan.
Sunday sellout rally day service was
held on Sunday afternoon here. A
good congregation was present. With
Rev. Penrose on the platform were
Messrs. Alvin Pym and Wesley Johns,
Superintendents of the Sunday school.
Mieses Margaret Miners, Gladys Skin-
ner, Eula Herdtm.an, Dorothy Johas
and Mary Johns gave readings from
the rally day program.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johns spent a
few days recently visiting with Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Addison at Niagara.
Mr." and Mrs. Enos Herdsman visit-
ed here on Saturday last
The W. A. met at Mrs. Alvin Pym's
last Thursday. Mrs. William Routly
gave a denionstration on flower ar-
rangements. •
Little Donna Mama gate a birth-
day party to fifteen, lettle girl -friends
on her fifth birthday last week.
Mr. Harry Cole has a very 'gore
hand from an infection setting in af-
ter cutting his 'hand with -corn leave's.
Silo filling is underway here. Some
cern is down badly and necessitates
cutting it by hand. A
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MANLEY
demeasemaxesea '
Tovoasthip has two crush-
ers in Calvin pit west of here
and are at present putting crusthed
stone on the 14th concession through
the pine swamp, after which they will
complete the east end' •of the township
before the wet weather sets in.
Those- Who attended the Western
Fair in London report the exhibits
were good, only :that there were some
pickpockets ih the crowd.
?Me .threshing season is' over ex-
cept some buckwheat, and the re-
tiree Gaeta fair with the exception of
the late seeding, but the low prices.
are not recompensing the fareder for
his labor.
The root and potato crops have
done well of late and hy'all appear-
ances there willbe no shortage? of
sate' as Was at Bret reitielpated. Zee'
apple crop is a lean one, so there
won't be too muoh .applebutter
er.
Mises Bernice Manley, who was
the doctor's care .for a fete daes
with an infeetiOn in her, leg, has been
'able to resume .herl' studies at the 'Col-
legiate Institute at Sea'forth.
CONSTANCE
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Presentation
The friends and neighbord of Mr.
and Mrs. Stewart Dale met in the For-
rester's Hall on Friday evening to
honor Hattie and Stewart who were
recently married, and spend a very
pleasant evening. A short program
was arrenged, With Walter' Scott as
chairman, who gave the opening re-
marks. The following program was
given: Two selections from the or-
chestra with Mrs. J. Ferguson at the
pian,o, and Elgin Nott, violin, K. Ad-
ams and Mervyn Note guitars; tap
dancing by Isabelle, McKellar and
Atie-vonne Moore; reading, Clarissa
Dale; Mrs. J. Grimoldby sang two se-
lections a,cconlpanying herself on, the.
guitar; Fay 1Bokson, sang two num-
bers which took the audience by
storm; Elgin .and Mervyn Nott gave
two selections on guitars' and tap
dancing ,by. Fay Hickson. Elgin Nott
then took .charge and Mr. and Mrs.
Dale were called to the front and
asked to take chairs. Mr. Nott read
the address and presented them with
a china cabinet and gate-14gged table,
both in walnut.. Mr. Dale replied,
thanking the guests for the splendid
gifts.
Fay Hickson, of Cltnton, was a
guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
E. Adams.
M. and Mrs. Bert Hemingway, of
Brussels, visited at the home of Mr.
J. Ferguson on Tuesday.
Mr..and Mrs. N. Smith, of
land, California, visited at the
of 'Mr. and Mrs. James Medd
few days this week.
Mr. Wilbur Jewitt, who, has spent
the past year at the home of Mr. Wm.
Britton, left on Monday for the min-
ing country in Northern Ontario. al -le
was accompanied by Harvey McCal-
lum, of Blyth. We wise the .boys euc-
cess.Wla
While working on a windmill on
the barn ' of Mr. Robert Rogerson,
Wilson Campbell had the misfortune
to Save one or his fingers hurt so
badly that he had to have it amputat-
ed, • t
Word was received he on Monday
of the 'death of Mr.:William Leitch., of
Detroit. He spent 'the earl" part of
this life in this community. After hie
marriage" to Annie Hinchley, t h e
young couple spent a few years on
the farm now waned by Clarence
Montgomery. After that they sold the
'ram and moved, to Ohisetnurst and
then to London: They' ,-lived there
'.tellen Mrs. Ilialchley ,passed away, af-
ter which he went to Detroit and bad
lived there ever since, Mr. Leitch
was of .sterling character and a re-
spected citizen. He leaves one Ms
-
ter, Mrs. Barry Taylor a brother and
• sister, Alex: and 'Bella, predeceasing
him several years ago. The remain
were brought to Sea!orth on Thttrre-
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DUBLIN
Mrs. Alvin McNeil in Oweu Sound
Gordon Dill and Jack Molyneux
have returned to St. Peter's Seminary,
London, to pursue their studies.
Mr. and Mrs. '-'•ergus Reynolds re-
turned from their honeymoon and
spent a few days with the letter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos•eph Carpeu-
ter, before going to Detroit to reside.
Miss Rita Stapleton is attending
College at Toronto.
Miss Muriel Looby, nurse -in -train -
Ing at St. Joseph's H,ositftel, London.,
and Arthur Looby, Assumption Col-
lege, Sandwich, were called home dur-
ing tee week owing to the critical ill-
ness of eheir father, L. J. Looby.
Miss Margaret O'Connell and Miss
Mary D011130117, of Pitiful°, vieited
with their sisters and brothers here
last week. •
Mrs. Wm., Devereux, Chicago,' is.
spending two weeks with her mother,
Mrs. C. •Carpenter. and Mrs. 1.1arY
BYnne.
- Recent Visitors: John Redmond, Of
London, at the home of, Mr. and Mrs.
William Cattle; Mr. and Mrs. D. Mc-
Connell, Mrs. Byrne and Mrs. Dev-
ereux itt London; Misters Ursula,
Kraurtkopf, Monica and Peggy Byrne,
Mr. and Mrs. JosephCarnenber at
the WeStern Pair, London; It T. tar-
euelpb. with friends; Mr. and
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WALTON
Plan Fine Progam
• For Regional Meet
Mrs. Hoerle and daughters, Mildred
and Ruth, and Mr. A. Brown, of /Laid-
elberg, spent Sunday with ,Mr. bad
Mns. C. Sellers.
Mr. Thomas Warwick and daqghter,
Elva, of Bruseels, spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. C. Sellers.
Mr. Harry Clark has resigned his
position as earetakereof Duff's Unit-
ed Charon after filling the position
faithfully for quite a number of years..
Mr. George McTaggart will be the
new ckretaker.
Miss Coulter, of McKillop, is spend -
lag a few Weeks with Mre. R. Hoy.
There will be a sale of household
effecta on the fano of the date Wm.
Iturray, a mile west of the village, on
•Battirday, Sepik 24th.
An interesting program has been
arranged for the Horne and School
Regional Conference Lor the Counties
of Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wel
-
engem, to be 'held at Stratford on
Friday, Sept. 30th, at 2 p.m.. and 7.30•
p.m. •
The imeetitigte be held in the
auditorium o f Stratford Normal
School. The afternoon session will be
devoted to short talks, followed by
discussions on various phases of
Home and School work-
Ceneral Biome and t3ehool Clnb,
Goderieb, will deal with program
planning from, 'the urban viewpoint
and the Shiplcs Club will present the
rural viewpoint Club members froin
Kitchener will lead a diseussiorl, on
Home Soionce and those from Strat-
ford wile deal with, the work of Herne
and School coMmittees.
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"The Widger Atnea Adtillasietatiatitir,
a sith)eat Of special intereet -to ttieel
trustees and Home and School *of&
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on -The New Coarse of Studies far
Grades 7 and 8."
Homo and School members are turg-
ed te Make a special effort to attend
these meetings. and a cordial Wirth
tion is extended to all teacher* to
attend the evening meeting.
Father: "lsn't it wonderful how
ittle ehrieks get tat of their similar
Son: "What gets me is how theel
get in.."
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"A man's occupation affects his at-
titudes in general."
"Sure; just wavers the manners
of a saleema,n with thecae of a. pato.
chasing eigenel"
Oa -Fashioned Mother: ".Ase you
bothered mhoh by your children tott.
ing—ert--falsehooda?"
Modern Mother: "Not (half so angel*
ad I am Wheel they tell theAttetti•O• .
the wrong tirock." ,
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