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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1924-09-25, Page 4THURSDAY, SEPT. 25th , 1924. AND THIS IS CIVILIZATION? W. G. ANDREW’S, LUCKNOW McCORMICK - DEERING CO.:— Spreaders, Mowers, Hay Rakes, Hay Tedders, Hay Loaders, Grain and Corn Binders. BATEMAN - WILKINSON CO:— Wilkinson Plows, Scufflers and Barrows. FROST STEEL & WIRE CO.:— NO. 9 Coiled Wire, 4-Point Barb, Gates and Woven Fence and Staples, all Galvanized. PIANOS:— See our high grade Pianos before buying. For Sale At THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, THURSDAY, SEPT. 25th , 1924. LUCKNOW SENTINEL Incorporated 1855 CAPITAL - $4,000,000 RESERVE - $5,900,000 OVER 120 BRANCHES IN CANADA THE MOLSONS BANK No matter whether your account is large or small, you are certain that your bank­ ing affairs promptness ees of The wilj be handled with equal and courtesy by all employ- Molsons Bank. T. S. REID, MANAGER, LUCKNOW BRANCH Seaforth Creamery,MAITLAND PRESBYTERIAL . CREAM BUYING STATION Hightest cash prices paid for Cream and Eggs. We guarantee service and satisfaction to all our patrons. Give us a trial and let us prove to you that we are a worth while market. Cecil Mullin, Mgr. Lucknow Branch Phone 63. Lucknow Phone 74 Wingham Phone 256 Monumental Works LUCKNOW and WINGHAM Has the largest and most complete stock in the most beautiful designs to choose from, in Marble, Scotch, Swedish anr Can­ adian Granites We make a specialty of Family Monuments and invite your inspec­ tion. Inscriptions Neatly, Carefully and Promptly Done. See us before placing your order. Douglas Bros. R. A. Spotton Lucknow, Ont. Lucknow L. O. L.. No. 428, meets in their lodge room every second Tues­ day of the month at 8 o’clock p.m. W.M., H. M. Parker; Rec. Sec’y.. Wm. McQuillin. GUELPH s [Insurance] r. CANADA The Semi-annual meeting of Mait­ land Presbyterial Society, W. M. S., was held in St. Andrew’s Church, Wingham on Monday Sept. 15th. The day was perfect. The attendance good, and interest was well main­ tained throughout the different ses­ sions. At 10.30 a.m. a full executive meeting was held. Auxiliaries were assigned to the Vice Presidents, who expressed theii- willingness to give all possible aid and encouragement, to the Auxiliaries, asking them when arranging years programme, to set aside, one meeting for a visit from District Vice President, giving pre­ ference to the Vice president to ar­ range date to carry out their re­ gular programme. Mrs. MacCallum (Lucknow Manse) to supervise St. Helens, East Wawanosh, Lucknow, Kinloss, Kinlough, Dungannon and Port Albert. Afternoon session was presided over by the president, Mrs. Harkness. Devotional exercises were conducted by Mbs. Gordon, Lucknow. Mrs.( Rev.) McKenzie, Molesworth. Minutes of last meeting were read Carr. of Wingham and A statement of Finance given by Mrs. Murdie receipts from Jan. 1st tc Alloc- Re- the removal and Mrs. of appre- thos. McGillicuddy retiring from government job Thos. McGillicuddy, of the Ontario Department of Agriculture, a formei proprietor of The Goderich Signal, is retiring after 37 years’ service. One of Mr. McGillicuddy’s chief tasks in the Department was the preparation of official periodical statements of crop and other farm conditions in the province, and no man could have performed this service more faith­ fully or more efficiently, says The Farmers’ Sun. Mr. McGillicuddy was also for many years a prominent figure at the Conventions of the Eastern Ontario Dairymen’s A s- sociation, where his evening contri­ butions to the program never failed to brighten up the proceedings. Im­ mediately on his retirement licuddy will start on A two Chautauqua course in the Provinces. Mr. Gil- months’ Western Few curves are dangerous unless some fool is 'Coming as fast as y ou ------ - — by Mrs. adopted. Jom. was Lucknow, \ugust 31st 1924. $2,680.00. ‘ ition for year $6,756.00. Mrs. Cum- ning, convenor of nominating com- nittee conducted the election of offi­ cers to fill vacancies on board. 'ret was expressed at of Mrs. J. A. Glennie (Rev.) Gomme. Letters ciation of their services were to be sent to same ladies. Deep sorrow al­ so felt at the passing of a loved member Mrs. Hardy who was called home in July. Of the resolutions dis­ cussed we note two of terest at present which unamously. Resolved members of Maitland now assembled give sistance, as members of Women’s Missionary Society. As members of our church, as Canadian Citizens, in the forthcoming plebiscite cam­ paign; To strengthen prohibition measures and retain the Ontario Temperance Act on our statue book. Resolved that we as W. M. S. members of Maitland Presbyterial now assembled will not hold our­ selves responsible for any active share of Budget allocation, but are willing to place the matter clearly before all the women members of our church, to give all possible assis­ tance toward raising the required budget of the church as members thereof. At 3 p.m. Presbytery joined conference, Mr. Cumming moderator occupying the chair after singing Hymn 254 and prayer led by Rev. Messrs. McKenzie and Smith. The Rev. Dr. C. McKinnon of Halifax moderator of the general assembly was called upon to address audience. The large attentive audience main­ tained keenest interest throughout address the subject of which was “Opportunities.” Speaker complemen­ ted men and women of Huron County and of Maitland Presbytery7 on the mettle of their sons. As he was chaplain of the 161. Huron Bat­ talion. He knew of the inspiration and courage those brave defenders of the liberties of our Empire gave. A very pleasing solo entitled “Was that Somebody You,” rendered by Mrs. Grey. Dr. Robertson of Toronto led in Prayer. Resolutions dealing with the question of meeting the budget allocation were thoroughly and earnestly discussed and adopted Rev. Mr, Hardy closed meeting with prayer, _ particular in- were passsed that we as Presbyterial all possible as- members of New York City is one of the great centres of present-day civilization. A few days ago it was necessary to move a great quantity of ted wealth in the form of negotiable securities from the safety­ vaults of one building to the safety vaults of another building. The value of the cash and securities to be mov­ ed was about three billion dollars— three thousand million dollars. The Adams Express Company had the job of moving this wealth, and no doubt, was responsible for it during the transfer. The company took no chances of loss and the pre­ cautions taken against robbery (in that centre of civilization) were more elaborate than would have been necessary in any savage land, police established “dead lines” blocks away from each of the buildings. Anyone crossing dead lines might be shot down by7 the police. The line of movement was protected by an army of police arm­ ed with machine guns, rifles and other effective and deadly weapons. The arrangements were complete, and the transfer was made without loss and without a hitch. Strange that such precautions should be necessary in a great centre of civilization, press Company about; it knew there are robber and far more efficient tfian are to be met with in any uncivilized country. But there is another side to the in­ cident. It illustrated another feature of modern civilization not so dis­ creditable as the existance of an army of thugs which had to be in­ timidated by police and machine guns. In no savage or semi-civilized country could there be such a mass of concentrated wealth as those three billion dollars of cash and se­ curities represented, and in no savage country could it be moved in safety from one place to another. In China or in Mexico or Cuba it al­ most certainly would have tempted robber forces strong enough to over­ come the representatives of law and order. That is the difference. -----0-0-0----- SEVENTl^FIVE CENTS A WEEK concentra- cash and The three bank these But the Adams Ex­ knew what it was that in New York gangs as desperate A party who made a trip through England, Franse and Belguiin during the past summer told us that at the hotels in London the girls who wait­ ed on the tables were paid only three shillings a week—equal to about 75c of our money. They got meals and lodging with this. The information was gathered from the girls them­ selves, and apparently was trust­ worthy—75c a week with board and lodging. They had to provide their own shoes and clothing. » This wasn’t for any easy job either. Our informant said she never saw girls work harder or faster than those girls worked, and they were on duty sixteen hours a day—and they got 75c for a week of such, days. England is the heart of the British Empire, and London where hard­ working young women are paid 75c a week is the heart of England. England is a great country, and London, as cities go, is a great, wealthy and well-managed city. In some respects London is a better city than any city on this continent. But there is something seriously wrong with social and economic con­ ditions where capable young women find it necessary to wook for less than one cent an hour. This is not 'because of the general noverty of the country, for*. England s and long has been, one of the rich­ est countries in the world—and. with the exception of the United States is still the richest country. But the wealth is not distributed. A.s elsewhere, and as always has been, it is /unequally and unfairly divided. Who gets the wealth that those hard-working girls were earn­ ing? In the first place the hotel­ keeper got it, but he would not be allowed to retain all if it by any means Back of the hotelkeeper was the landlord—the man the ground on which the hotel stood, and to this man the hotelkeeper would have to hand over a bjg share of his earnings. These landlords who collect from the city man for the privilege of doing business on their lots, and from the farmers for the privilege of cultivating the fields are the curse of England as of every other country. They toil not neither •do they spin. They simply own the ground on which others must business and they charge for the privilege, just as though they had who owned ■do Change in officers:— Presbyterial Treasurer, Mrs. Wm. Murdie, Luck­ now; Corr,-Sec. Miss Yemen, Ripley; Supply Sec. Mrs. R. Thompson, Brus­ sels; General Interest sec. Mrs. P. Campbell, Armour; Convenor Nomin­ ating Com. Mrs. Cumming St, Hel­ ens Manse, R, Rt 2, Lueiyiew, made the earth. Their “business” is mtirely different from that of any other man or woman. The business man and the worker produce wealth; .he landlord sets by and collects toll. If the London hotelkeepers could get girls to work for one cent a day in­ stead of a Cent an hour they would nave just s© much .more to pay to the landlord for the privilege of do­ ng business on his land, and compet­ ition would drive them to paying it. So it goes: The landlord squeezes the business man, and the business man squeezes those him, and because which to It is the that has far has from getting a crushing hold upon the producers. Producers in England who own the land on which they do business are few. On this continent they are many. Here and There It is anticipated that English or­ ders for Canadian wool will exceed 1,000,000 pounds this year, which will be a considerable the business of 1923, 700,000 pounds. increase over amounting to who work for the workers are helpless they can find no land on go to work for themselves, free land of this continent saved the situation and so prevented a landlord class Definite advice has at Victoria, B.C., that training squadron, < the “Kishima,” “Asma” and “Azuma” will visit Victoria during the winter. The squadron will leave Japan early in December, fol­ lowing the annual fall manoeuvres. been received the Japanese consisting of “Asma” RED FRONT HARDWARE McClary’s Finest Acheivement In Enameled Wares O-l THE TIDE HAS TURNED It’s in the smafi village and the mg ciues wnere a niun leuas most most ixom XrflU rung ing oi mauscry in Dig cities has Been oveiuonc. nigh rents, poor living conuiuons, ana aiscontencea iaom nave iorced up wages and overhear costs to a point wueie it is a matum oi economy to move lactones out to me smaixer piaces. Pleasant sur- -uundiiigs, nesh air, gardens ana ^uier Lanigs mac go m maxe home me more mme ana agreeaule to tne worker neip to maxe a smaller wage go iartner tnan m city, wneie mgn rents, mfon uv-ng costs aria jazzy eniertaiim-ents caxe most o± ms income, iweccriuy me Sun learn­ ed of one inanuiacturer locacea in che oeaatiful Niagara district, who was paying a minimum wage to his laoor, out whose employees were weii satisucd oecause of their im­ proved livmg conditions. Kven on a smaller wage tney were aoie to live Detier and save more could in a big centre. It is therefore very interesting to learn Ford, one of tne largest oi laoor on the continent at similar conclusions, tempting to build up little factories m rural centres. Seven small plants are already in operation on the Rouge River, and another is project­ ed. But Henry Fora is not tninking m terns of dividends capital wnen he builds these plants for the parts, rather he dreams of „o the country ployment to farmers during the long- seasons when agriculture does not require their energies. The project of putting factories in the country is a xotion discussed often, it is said, by Mr. F’ord and Thomas Edison. Mr. Ford thinks of the small town as of­ fering a desirable way of life. Ex­ panding his view in a recent address .ie said: “lhe march of men from the country to the city is now met by uhe march of men from the city to vhe country. The tide has turned, rhe cities have broken down. They7 can not support their load. Central­ ization has been overdone. There is not a large city in the country where -che burden on housing, sanitation, schools, lighting transportation ana telephone service is not too great Every municipal problem can be traced to unnatural congestion. Cit- .es are centres of social unrest and harbors of every passing craze. The city takes its food from grocery shelves and its opinions from minds coo busy to think. The reason mil- dons left the village for the city, Mr. Ford continued, was that the vil­ lage offered limited means to make a living. Ambitious boys got out to .ind something to do, modem in­ dustry, the giant that reared the cities, is now turning to replenish the country places. It has been found possible for a man to live next to nature, to live in wholesome sur­ roundings with the fields and the woo-ds of his neighbors, and still . . “ * - ’ not me lue AUgUbv complete me, ana nuds real prosper.^, me lullowing tne r aimer s Sun of is very applicable, “it is oegiii- to iook as cnuugii the cenirauz- man they +hat fienrj employers has am veil He is at- on invested tiny manufacture of single he is experimenting, redistributing workers and of providing em- still bear a part in the major work of the world. Tnere are now in numerous country places small shops where country-bred men may work outside the farming season and give their attention to food growing when out­ side the farming season and give 'heir attention to food growing when that is called for. There is no ques­ tion but times are going to be better but the greatest improvement is go­ ing to be where we COUNTY in the country, and that’s want it.”—Exchange CARETAKER APPOINTED Walker, of Tara, a man ap- Edward ■Arho served overseas, has been minted caretaker of the County Buildings of Walkerton. The salary :s $750 a year. There were 62 ap­ plicants. The selection was made by the Warden’s Committee of the County Gpuncil. The Walkerton Herald and Times suggests that the village of Tara has something of a monopoly of county offices, having of ’ate filled no less than five vacancies at the County Town. These comprise: Tailor Hyndman, Turnkey Fiddler. License Inspector Beatty, Auditor Wat Taylor, Caretaker Walker; and to add one more, the new county crown attorney, J. W. Freeborn, now­ resident, of in for of Toronto, was a former of Tara. The caretaking County Buildings has been hands of the Norrish family past 89 years, I■ the the the Approximately 60 per cent, or 1,252,604 of the population of Western Canada live on occupied farms, in its 2,500 towns under. Of the balance, 474,516 live 20 cities and towns of over and 228,962 in 3,309 small and villages of 2,500 or work of re-ballasting theThe main line of the Canadian Pacific between Montreal and Toronto (the Lake Ontario shore line) has just been completed. Nearly 2,000,000 tons of crushed rock, or about 35,- 000 carloads, were used in this oper­ ation, bed is made world. Officials state that the road­ now as excellent as it can be and second to none in the McClary’s, who for fifty years have been makers of the very finest grades of Enameled Wares, have produced a super ware in this “Bonny Blue.” It is a four-coat ware, beautifully colored in White with Blue Decorations. The Well Appoint­ ed I. KitchenBonny Blue McClary Bonny Successful strawberry culture 30« miles north of the internaciona boundary has been proven possible A. Gordon, of Edmonton One hundred plants bi, ugh: by R. Alta. from Ontario wintered wel’, blos­ somed heavily and produced a pro­ lific crop of well-formed, fi: e-fla- vored fruit with rich color aid fla­ vor. Mr. Gordon has likewise hac' aggregate output approxi matin 11,500,600 pounds. much success with cherries, wile plums and crab apples. Steady progress has b^n made by the macaroni irdigry .:i Can­ ada during t’ ? past de-a T Eureau of Statistics report.-. th.. whereas the Dominion in, rortf nearly 7,000 000 pounds m p-e-wa lays, it imported only j.'''6,0t pounds and exrwted 1 i.19,0 munds in 1923. Nine fa :orie with a capitalization of (• -73,00: now operate in Canada, with a7' Some of the vessel V7haling operations off th? coast of British Columbia this season have been very successful. Four stations and six or seven whalers are working, have secured 30 head so far th: year. Whale oil is selling well i England, while whale meat, canned- is an established commodity in Wes: Africa, the entire British Columbia whale meat pack of last year hav­ ing been sold there. Arrangements for the re-building of the old wing of the Chateau Lake Louise, the Canadian Pacific’s charming hotel in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, are already un­ der way. The contract has been •warded to Carter-Halls Aldinger, of Winnipeg, and Barrot and Black- ader are the architects. The build­ ing will have a greater number of guest and public rooms than existed in the one which preceded it, as the hotel is now too small for the crowds which visit it. The work is to be completed in time for next season. It will be recalled that the old wing of the Chateau was de­ stroyed by fire some months ago. FARMER LOSES BARN AND CROP on Satur- destroyed of Elisha Wawanosh one of the Fire of unknown origin day morning completely the barn on the farm Walker, concession 12, Township The barn was finest in the township and the fire had gained such headway when dis­ covered that it was impossible to do anything to save the building. The fire attracted hundreds from the surrounding country and volunteers were able, by their strenuous efforts, to save out-buildings Walker had days ago consumed, animals. the house, although were destroyed, threshed only a his entire crop well and as some Mr. few was as a number of MAN LAY ON RY. TRACK (Chesley Enterprise) The engineer on the early train on Monday saw a dark object on the track and brought the train to a stand still when only a few feet from the object which proved to be a knight of the road who thought to shuffle of this mortal coil by letting the car wheels pass over him. The tramp was kicked off the track and he will have to choose some other way of getting rid of working. The place chosen was near the cemetery which will go to show that the tramp didn’t want to put the Canadian National to a big expanse in funeral conveyances, ! To appreciate the beauty of this ware you must see it in our window. The price is not too high. We are offering a Special on a Two-cell Flash­ light, complete for 98c. Get yours before they are all gone. Fresh Car of Cement on Hand RAE & PORTEOUS Phone 66.Lucknow, Hardware Coal Plumbing Tinsmithing PREMIER KING ATTENDS BARN DANCE 1N N. BRUCE. (E.A.D. In Chesley Enterprise) Macxenzie King is rapidly acquir­ ing one of the most valuable accomp- usnments of a popular politician, that of being able to get ’close to the common people and mixing in. Af­ ter his Wiarton meeting a dinner was given at the home of Dr. Hough and tnen a formal reception to VViar- voniaps m tbe evening. Aoout ten o'clock it was suggested that tbe party attend an old-fashion­ ed country barn dance which was be­ ing heid at McKenzie’s out at Oli- pnant, about seven miles away. rihe Premier was game and 5 motor car loads went out. arriving just when tne dancers were thinking of quit­ ting, but with the arrival of tne dis­ tinguished party the interest was quickly renewed and the fiddles got going again and soon His Majesty’s first Minister, with Hon. P. Graham Minister of Railways, was mingling with the local people as though they had lived on the Bruce Peninsula all their lives. All stiffness and formal­ ity was dispensed with, dignity shot to pieces and for two hours they were again -n person and spirits, Billie King, Geo. P. Graham and Jim Malcolm, hale fellows well met, the leaders in spirit a-.d fun in a real old, country barn dance, and joining in “The hornpipes, jigs, strathspeys, and reels. Put life and mettle in their heels.” The crowd was pleased, amazed and curious.The mirth and fun grew fast and furious; The piper loud and louder blew, The cancers quick and quicker flew They reeled, they set, they crossed, they cleekit,Till ilka earlin swat and reekit. Duncan Marshall acted as “caller as he had done score of times, “lang syne” in Bruce Everybody entered into the spirit of the thing and no one enjoyed the fun more than the Premier. The crowd of lo­ cal people were delighted and hav­ ing worked up a good appetite they adjourned to one of the nearby hous­ es where a lunch was served and ie Then a seven mile drive back to Wiarton arriving “home to the priv­ ate car” in the C. N. R. yards about 2 30 a.m , everybody7 vowing the Premier a real good fellow and those who know the effects of such in­ cidents know that it has made friends for life to everybody got in on the dan'ce—E.A.D. -----U-o-o----- GODERICH LAW FIRM DISSOLVED him who theLast weeks Goderich Star had following: The law firm carried on by James L. Killoran and Dudley E. Holmes has been dissolved. Mr. Kil­ loran continues the business in the old Proudfoot office on the Square, and Mr. Holmes will remove and take over Mr. M. G. Cameron s office. We understand Mr. Cameron will turn this over to Mr. Holmes im­ mediately, before leaving to take up his duties as Judge of the counties of Durham and Northumberland. Mr. Killoran was continuously in part­ nership with the late Senator Proud­ foot for over twelve years. THREE INJURED AT PINKERTON Leonard O’Reilly of Eden Grove Mrs. Thomas Desmond of Pinkerton and the latter’s daughter, Miss Mat- tie Desmond, a trained nurse of Tor­ onto, were seriously injured in an accident at the C. N. R. crossing at Pinkerton station on Friday, Sept­ ember, 5th, at 8 o’clock when their automobile crashed into an extra way freight train No. 576. The mot­ or car, a coupe, was driven by Mr. O’Reilly and the party were proceed­ ing west to Pinkerton village. The driver did not see the train ap­ proaching owing to heavy rain. The auto collided with the second car of the train and was wrecked. First aid was rendered by the train crew. Dr. Tucker of Paisley and Dr. Sin­ clair of Walkerton were called and had the patients removed to Walk­ erton hospital. The train crew were evidently7 in no way responsible for the accident as two men who were standing near by said that the pro­ per signals were given. OCTOBER ROD AND GUN. The readers of the October issue of Rod and Gun in Canada are intro­ duced to the intiamte haunts of the elk, the red fox and the mouse. The Bugler of Crystal Mountain by Naine LeRoy Gayle is an unusually interesting biography of the elk. Bonnycastle Dale, in his best style,, makes us acquainted with Sly Rey­ nard in Nova Scotia. Sure Fire Fish­ ing on French River by J. B. Kerrott is a description of an ideal place for the sport of the angler. Bob White’s Rival, a story of Hungarian part­ ridge hunting in Alberta, by W. D. Elliot is equally interesting reading and Back to Nature, by “Nimrod 11” and Surprises for Miller by Martin Hunter, are two particularly enter­ taining sketches. ST. AUGUSTINE Miss where college Ambrose Gibbons has returned to Wingham High School to resume his studies. The Boyle Bros, are kept very busy with their threshing outfit. Grain is turning out well. Our school has reopened after the vacation with a very large attend­ ance. Mr. Raymond Redmend is in charge. Mr. John Deveraux has gone to Detroit where he expects to spend a few months. A number of our young folk attended the recent ball at Belgrave and they report a very enjoyable time. Eva King has gone to Clinton she will take a business course. -----o—<>•■•■ ... You can always tell when you are on the wrong road. There are no de* tour signs.