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The Exeter Times, 1919-4-17, Page 5' 'iIIURSDAY, APRIL 17th.,, 1019.. . Fresh rich, full -flavored tea —the same every time 0 TEAIS good tee`' Sold only in sealed packages Whalen To late for last, week. Mr. John Lingard is visiting with 'friends around here. Mrs. Crews of Terrington is visit- ing relatives around here. Jessie Brooks who is' staying with tier aunt Mrs. Fred Delbridge spent Sunday here with her friends. Several of the farmers around this -district sowed some spring wheat /last week but you can't see it up yet Dr. Stevenson of London and Dr. Campbell of Kirkton operated on the little daughter of Jaynes Squire for appendicitis and the patient is doing la.iteely. The wedding took place at noon Saturday of Olive Leah Gunning, third oldest girl of Mr. and Mrs. A. Gunning to Wilson Morley, youngest son of John and Mrs. Morley here at Whalen. The ceremony was perform- ed by Rev. Finlay in the presence of about fifty guests. The wedding march was played by Tessa Gunning 2sister of -the bride. After the con- gratulations a splendid wedding was served by Mrs. Gunning. The young -couple then left for Granton amid cheers and good wishes where they took the train for Sarnia to spend a eYt honeymoon with friends. On tt�e return they will reside on the grooms fine farm here at Whalen. Whey were the recipients of a beaut- iful eautiful and costly orray of presents -which testify to the esteem in which both are held. The bride looked hharming in a pretty white silk dress with hat to match: Russeldale To late for Iast week. . Miss Pearl McNicol of Perth, is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. favid Dow for a week. The members of the U. F. A. held their semi-monthly meeting in Mt. aleasant school on monday evening. :An interesting address was delivered )by Mr. Oswald Walker of Cromarty. The Maple Leaf Club of Roys church intend giving a play. entitled "Which One \Von?" It is to be giv- en in the Russeldale hall, Thursday evening April 17th. A very enjoy- able time is expected. Mr. John G. Roy went to London en Tuesday to meet his son, Sergt. E. Roy, who arrived at Halifax, Satur- day, on the Caronia. Sergt. Roy bas been in army service for three gears, enlisting at Calgary in the 21. Matt., later transferring to the rail- way troops and has been overseas for boo years and six months. Other boys who have returned home recent ly are, Arthur Mobb and Albert Duffy. llensail There are quite a number of cases sof the Flu in Hensall at present. Mr. John Wiseman, customs officer .sof Clinton was in town on Monday. Mrs. Ferguson of Toronto, is visit - rang her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. 'Grassiek.. Miss Muriel .King of the Molsons bank staff, spent the week end at her home in Bayfield. Miss Annie Gilchrist has had a sev- sre ttack of influenza but is now re - co 'l and is able to be out though mot y t entirely well. We regret to report that Rev. J. A. McConnell is not improving as rapidly as his friends would desire, being still confined to his bed. Mr. W. H. Millman of Toronto, spent several days last week in our town and surrounding country buy- ing beans with Reeve Petty. Mr. R. Cudmore intends erecting c, new house on the lot south of the ,one he built last year. He is now getting material on the ground. Miss Ina Hudson, who has been spending a couple of weeks vacation at her home here returned yesterday to London where she is taking up telegraphy. Mr. Win. Montgomery, of Seaforth has purchased the jewely business formerly conducted by J. and C. Mc- iDonnell, and with his wife has moved into Hensall. pastor here, preached in the Meth- odist church on Sunday morning last and at Chiselhurst in the afternoon. Mr. W. A. MacLaren our enterpris- ing hardware merchant is having his new premises renovated and altered to suit his requirements and expects to move into same in near future. The Council intends making a good job of Main street this summer as soon as they can get in crushed stone A petition is being circulated to have Main St. oiled this season and is being very largely signed as in past years it has .been found impossible to keep down the dust by street water- ing and this also reduces the supply of water necessary to fight a serious fire, if one should happen to break out. The remains of Robert Melvin Ful- ton reached here for interment in charge of his brother-in-law, Mr. Col- bert of Egmondville. "Melvin" as he was known here, had been from home for snony years and was unmarried at thetimeof death,which ensued from a severe atack of the "flu". While removing some fence posts with a chain and heavy lever, MMr. William Fee had the mmisfortune to get the large bone of his Ieg, a Iittle above his ankle broken owing to the chain under tension suddenly break- ing and allowing thelever to drop suddenly on his leg. It will be some weeks before he will be able to be- around again. A large number both from the vil- lage and country assembled at the station recently to welcome home Pte Gordon Parker, who was one of the three brothers who were the first to enlist for King and Country, and who were in many battles and engage- ments. Pte George Brock also'retur- ned during during the and waswarnt- ly welcomed by his relatves and friends, but it was not known what train he was comming on sothat a public reception could not he given. Zurich Miss Annie Hess is visiting relativ- es in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. John Kipper of this village mourn the death of one of their little twin boys. Mr. Ted Mittelholtz, of River Rouge, near Detroit, spent the past week with his parents here. Mr. H. G. Hess has returned from London where he underwent a suc- cessful operation for throat trouble. Mr. W. G. Wellington Fee and family have moved to Seaforth where Mr. Fee has purchased a comfortable home. The proceeds of the auction sale of the farm stock and implements of C. Wacker held recently amounted to nearly $7500.00. Mrs. Emma Sanders and son Ed- ward, of Muskegon, Mich., enjoyed a short visit with friends and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Schnell. Woodham Sapper R. C. Hopkins has arrived home this week. Miss Otive Stephens, Lucan, visit- ed her sister Mrs. A. Mills. Mrs. Ford and Margaret Fuller spent a few days in St. Marys. Delmer Johnston has been confin- ed to the house with a small abcess on the face. Miss Henrietta Wynn, who has been on the sick list, is able to be around again. Lance -Corp. Howe and Mrs. Howe of London visited in the village at the hone of Mrs. Colgan. David Goulding had the misfortune to lose a valuable heifer being smoth- ered in the straw stack. Quite a number from St. Marys and surrounding country attended the Blansharci Sunday School Con- vention which was held in the Meth- odist church. Word was received on Saturday of the death of the late 'William. Ed- wards, for many years a resient of Woodham, moving to Mitchellsome ten years ago. Interment was inade in Mitchell cemetry on Monday, April 7th. Miss Alda Squires underwent an. operation for appendicitis, nuder the skilful attention of Dr. C. A. Camp- bell of Kirkton. W. J. Stephenson, -Gently returned from overseas, went of London, Nurse Riau of Woodham, • made preparation for the operation. to Goderich on Friday last to visit his relatives there. He was accom- panied by his father. Miss Doreen Murdock returned on Saturday from Toronto, where she has spent the last month taking treatment. Her father Mr. Alex Murdock met her at Lucan Crossing. Mrs. J. Ellis, who has been confin- ed to her bed for the past two weeks with influenza and complications is stow on the way to recovery. We trust that she will soon attain her usual good health. Messrs. .1. and C, McDonnell last week moved into the shop previously •occupied by the late Dr. McDiarntid. Whey have cleaned and improved the place and now have a very neat store for their a.utontobilo accessories. I'tev. Dr. Medd, of Main St. Moth. ,#'dist ehuirehi, Exeter, and a former Woodham congregation recently entertained L. C. Howe at the church to a reception. All enjoyed themsel- ves. The chairman was Mr. L. Beav- ers, other speakers being Rev. Mr, McKibbin, F. McMaughton, James Swallow and D. Goulding, The lerl- ies provided the lunch, which every- body did justice to. This is the se- cond Woodham boy that we hove welcomed home, the other being Pee Bert L-Iuckins, which was neglereed being reported. Dashwood Mr. 0, Steinhagen is visiting his family at present. Mr. Fred Hoverer of Zurich, spent the week -end with friends. Farmers are beginning to make a stir in preparation for seeding, Mrs. S. J. Adams of London is vis- iting with relatives at present. Confirmation. Services were held in the Luthern Church on Sunday morn- ing. Mr. John Kroft has his house about finished and will move in next week. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Edighoffer of Zurich, visited friends in town Sun- day. Mrs. H. Hoffman and daughters Myrta and Alice spent, Saturday in London. Mr. G. S. Howard addressed the Boy's Organization in Crediton on Friday evening. Mr. Earl Guenther has purchased the Livery Business formerly owned by his mother and took possession on Monday. Rev. Yager is attending Conferen- ce this week at Tavistock. Rev. Stephenson representing the Lord's Day Alliance will occupy the pulpit in the morning and Rev. Carrier of Grand Bend in the evening. Let there be a good tura out at both ser- vices. Morning Service at 10.00 a. in. and evening services 7.30 p. m. On Sunday after Sabbath school session Mr. Harry Guenther was cal- led to the front and after being ad- dressed by Messrs. G. S. Howard, J. Kellerman and Rev. Yager was pre- sented with a wrist watch by Mr. W. H. Kroft in recognition of his ser- vices for King and Country. Mr. Guenther replied thanking the Sab- bath School for the remembrance. SAFETY FIRST Head of the Foreign Trade Oft'?+' --Where would you prefer to go es our agent? 'Yonng Traveller --Well if posy ','c where the natives are vegetarine ,. 'Nessen's Weekly. Crediton Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Kuhn of Exeter spent a few days last week in the village. Mr. and Mrs. H. K. EiIber motored to London Tuesday to meet the let- ters mother, Mrs. Girvin who has spent the Winter in the South. Mr. Victor Kestle of Chatham, spent a few days last week at the home of his uncle Mr. Thomas Trev- ithick. Mrs. George Clarke who has been been quite seriously ill for about four months suffering both from pleurisy and appendicitis is making satisfactory improvement. On Monday night the ladies ofthe W. M. S. held an "At Home" in the basement of the Methodist church. Mrs. Wilson District Superintendent was present. A splendid program was rendered after which Iunch was served. The members of the Methodist Choir were very pleasantly enter- tained at the home of Mrs. (Dr.) Orme last Friday night, it being the wind up of a contest. The losing side under the leadership of Mr. Clayton Sims providing the lunch and the winners with Mr. Frank Taylor as leader furnishing the pro- gram. A week ago last Friday Mrs. Hast- ings organizer of the Worsens' Insti- tute was in the village and organiz- ed an Institute with the following officers; President, Mrs. C. Zwicker; lst. Vice., Mrs. C. Heist; 2nd. Vice., Mrs. J. Hodgins; Sec.-Treas., Mrs. H. K. Silber; Directors, Mrs. (Dr.) Orme and Mrs. Dan Mclsaac; Audit- ors, Mrs. Bert Kestle and Mrs. A. Baker. On Friday evening last the Lamda Phi Sigma Girls held their regular meeting in the Sunday School room. In the business period it was decided to give the remaining funds to differ- ent charitable institutions. Miss P. Holtzman gave an inspiring talk on Missions among the girls of Oriental countries. She spoke of the much improved conditions since the arrival of missionaries in those lands. "Find Yourself Night" was observ- ed by the Trail •Rangers and Tuxis Boys Club at their meeting. on Friday night with Fred Cunningham In the chair. The Methodist boys were also present and all enjoyed very much the practical and interesting address by Mr. Howard. of Dashwood, on "Choosing Life Work" Blank "Self Analysis." Forms were distributed to be concientionsly filled out by the boys at home. After several group games the meeting closed with the National Anthem. Most of the boys are striving to win several of the "Honor Badges" in connection with the program. These will be present- ed at the Practical Exhibition to be held in two weeks. The following Board of Judgeswere appointed: Rev. Hauch; H. K. Eilber; Mrs. J. H. Hol- tzmann; Mrs. S. M. Hauch; G. W. Sweitzer. -• The citizens of Centralia and Cre- diton turned out in force on Wednes- day evening of last week at Central- ia to welcome home some of our brave boys viz: Corp. Harvey Hill and Pte. Joseph White. Both were enthusiastically cheered as they a- lighted from the train. The school children sang several patriotic selec- tions. Mrs. Win. Anderson, who ac- ted as chairman called alI the re- turned boys who were present to the station platform. Besides Corp. Hill and Pte. White there wore Wilbert Luker, Ewart Powe, Eli Wasnidge and Lieut. Harry Eckert. Addresses of welcome wore given by Rev. C. W. Baker, of Crediton; Rev. W. A. Fin- lay; Warden Elliott,' of Centralia; and Reeve W. D. Saunders. of Steph- en township, After the reception at the station a splendid reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hill, where a most appetizing supper was served. About seventy- five relatives and friends assembled from Crediton, Elimville and Exeter, Grand Bend and other places. Corp Harvey Hill enlisted at. London, Aug. t 1915, trained for two Inontlis at Carling Heights, thence sailed from Quebec for England, where he acted! as dispatch rider for three months. , He was then transferred to the Sig- nal Corps. and landed in France Mar. 1916 and has since been a dispatch rider for the heavy artillery, He was in the battle of Vimy Ridge, Hill 70, Paschendaele, Somme thence went to Germany and spent three weeks at Bonn an educational centre where the Ex -Kaiser is said to have received his education. He was oily slightly wounded. He came home on the Corunna and reports a pleas- ant passage. He landed at Halifax April 5th, and entrained at once for London. He is a splendid type of young manhood and is highly es- teemed by all who know him. "THE BETTER 'OLE" DRAWS BIG HOUSES AT THE ALLAN. Great Film Success Aptly Described . as, the "British Birth of a Nation." . Undoubtedly the greatest film suc- cess that has ever played Toronto in more than a year in the stupendous all -British Production, "The Better Ole," which is the attraction at the Opera House, Exeter, Saturday April 19th. This production takes one up to the front line trenches with the British Tommies and takes you into their everyday life more than any other motion picture production that has ever been staged. Old Bill, Bert and Alf, might be thought un- usual characters, but many returned heroes who have spent many long weary months in the trenches declare that these humorous musketeers may be found in nearly every part of the line. They portray the type of man that England sent against the barbarous Hun, who made a deter- mined but unsuccessful bid for world Domenation. "The Better Ole" night be called the "British Birth of a Nation." The enthusiasm which greeted the show- ing of the production at the Allan shows conclusively that the Toronto public have placed their stamp of ap- proval, on this cinema as well as the motion picture audience throughout the British Isles. Perhaps one of the most important parts of the showing of "The Better 'Ole" is the musical accompaniment, which was selected by director Luigi Romanelli of the Allan concert orchestra after a care- ful analysis of the production. This great success will be present- ed at this Opera House, Exeter, one night only, Saturday April 19th. Matinee and night. Seats now on sale at Howey's Drugstore. Greenway Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pollock are i11 with an attack of the "flu" We hope for a speedy recovery. Little Jack Murch has been very ill for a week but is recovering. - Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Hicks moved to Corbett last week. Corp. Percy Nicholas returned last week from overseas and received a cordial welcome from his many. friends in this neighborhood who were plsased to see him looking so well. Mr. L. Brinker has sold his farm to Albert McL.inchey. Rev. T.' T: George, of Parkhill, will occupy the pulpit of the Metho- dist church on Easter (next) Sunday and speak to the W.M.S.. Services at 2.30 and 7.30 p.m. (Miss Millie Mason i5 assisting in Mr. L. PolIock's store during his ill- ness. To late for last week. Mr. George Shank lost a valuable colt last week Mr. Manford Billing was a Detroit visitor recently. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. R. Wilson 'were in Crediton on Monday. Mrs. Rev. Jas. Foster has returned to her home after visiting here. Miss Ethel Oliver is spending a couple of weeks with Mrs. Herb. Harlton. Mrs C H Wilson has bought a home in Parkhill and moved her household effects last week. The teacher training class of the Meth. Sunday School spent a pleas- ant evening with Pte. Arthur Wedd last week. Corp. W. Thos. Byatt was welcom- ed home right royally last week by his many friends in this section. He has many interesting stories to tell of his experiences as a German pris- oner. He is spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. L. Stone Centralia If you will notice Centralia people have got wise as to where they can buy the last and latest in Ladies and Childrens Shoes; Also mens real value in work shoes. Fairhalls Store. The Mission Circle held a very successful concert last week. Nearly fifty dollars were realized. Mr. R. Osborne, of Darlington, at- tended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Reid. • Byron Hicks shipped two load of cattle last Friday. There were some fairly good Baby Beeves in the ship- ment. iF YOUR CHILD iS CROSS, FEVERISH, CONSTIPATED Look. Mother! !f tongue is coated, cleanse little bowels with "Cali- ,fornia Syrup of Figs." Mothers can rest easy after giving "California. Syrup of Figs," because in a few hours all the clogged -up ,waste, sour bile and fermenting food gently moves out of the bowls, and you have a well, playful child again. • Sick children needn't bo coaxed to take this harmless "fruit laxative." Millions of mothers keep it handy be- cause .they know its action 'on the stom- ach, liver and bowels is prompt and sure. Ask your druggist for a bottle of "California Syrup of Figs," which con- !:ains directions for babies, children, of 'l,l ages and for grown-ups. W, Colwell shipped two loads of stock to Saskatchewan Tuesday. Mr, John Cornish and son accompanied the shipment. The Maisons Bank is going to open a branch in Centralia about the 1st of May. This will be a welcome move to the business and stock men and also to the community in general. Corporal Hill and Pte. White re- turned home from overseas last week. Their many friends met them at the station and gave them a very hearty welcome. Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Finlay's stepmo- ther passed away suddenly Sunday morning. An impressive service was held at the parsonage Monday even- ing, Rev. McKibben, of Woodham, an old friend of the deceased, offi- ciating. Interment at Wingham Tuesday. Thames Road Miss Jean Allison returned from Guelph last Friday. The sympathy of their many friends and neighbors is extended to the husband and relatives of the late Mrs. Hall Brown. Reeve Doane, of Hensall, gave a very interesting address on "Social Service and Evangelism" in Bethany last Sunday afternoon. A subscrip- tion amounting to $23.00 was taken up for the cause. Next Sunday April 20th. Dr. Medd will preach in Bethany in the inter- ests of the W. M. S. of that church, service at 2.30 as usual. A liberal thank offering is asked for. There will be special music. On Monday evening commencing at 8 o'clock the Ladies Aid of Main Street church, Exeter, will present two plays entit- led "A Pink Tea" and Parliament of Servants." This promises to be a very enjoyable entertainment so come and help to make it a success and benefit the W. M. S. W. D. Ferguson of Lucan, has pur- chased the 'drug business of W. 13. Barley of Mitchell. . Mr. Wm. Balfour has sold his 150 acre farm in Hibbert, consisting of one and one-half of lot two on the 12th. concesion, to his nephew, James W. Balfour. Collier C. Grant, Son of Mr. Jos- eph Grant of Granton, was one of five young men called to the bar at Os- goode Hall, Toronto, last week. Mr. Grant as Secretary of the Student's Administrative Council, of the Uni- versity of Toronto, did much in the interests of the students government The returns to the Registrar Gen- eral for the first quarter of 1919 of births, deaths and marriages of Hay Township are as follows: Births 14, of which five are males and 9 females and deaths, 12, of which 9 were males and 3 females. Marriag- es 4. J. J. Merner's Shorthorn stock sale on April 1st. at Seaforth, amoun- ted to $16,560. Forty-six animals were sold at an average of $360. Purchasers from Exeter were: Mr. Nicholson of Crediton, a yearling for a $100; Albert Ethering a bull for $960; J. R. Ratcliffe an imported cow for $560; R. D. Hunter a cow, for $410. vricn ewes at Lambing Time. The two main factors contributing to a'satisfactory lamb crop are the proper feeding and care of the sheep during the 'six months previous to lambing time together with care and detailed attention given to the Sock during the lambing period. Plenty of exercise coupled with a sufficient amount of the right kind of feed to maintain the flock in good thriving- condition hrivingcondition will usually result in the birth of active, rugged lambs for which the mother will have a liberal supply of milk. In practically every flock, no matter how well cared for, the attendant must be on hand fre- quently, day and night, during the period the lambs are arriving. A little attention at the proper time will often result in the saving of not a few lambs. Absolute dryness and freedom from draught are very essential for the flock, and when -the lambs are expected in March or even early April provision should be made for reason- able Protection from the cold. Wo6'l balls in the stomach is often the cause of much loss in young lambs. This trouble as well as diffi- culty in getting the lambs to nurse may be avoided by clipping away all loose and dirty wool from around the udder and quarters of the ewes. Provision should be made for a few small pens located along the warmest side of the building. The ewe to lamb is much safer separated from the main flock and in cases of difficult parturition, weak lambs, ewes disowning their lambs and numerous other difficulties that may arise they can be looked after a great deal more satiofactorily when confined in small enclosures. It not infrequently happens that a ewe has difficulty in delivering her lamb; this is more common in the case of young ewes with their first lamb. When the lamb has come forward far enough so that the nose and front feet are in sight and the head is un- able to pass through the cv.c' slsoultl be assisted by gentle' pulling on the forefeet. If this fails smear 'he in- side of the vagina well with linseed til, this has the effect of so.).,ling and allowing, the opening to .t r1 ! ell and will, unless the case i::, a v ry .were one, give relief. N::> r..••i;s,: .should be taken until it is r.:a.:' • . ,:1� certain some nsis'a.nee is nek:,. •:l'• before investigatit g tht*- should be pe•r'ft ctly clean infected. Lambs may be born vrcak r. .. 1,. parently lifeless, more par; km' case of diiin'uli. delivery, be revivt:cl by quick r.etion is . part of the attcut.aol. tlio phlr;,nt from the :' hold the mouth open t n:i i .'. 13 a few times to start 1. Next lay the lamb ea r' f gently beet it of th.' 1 ! . the heart ;1uc4 back r•r --P'of. J, I'. Sacl;ville.. a.?..:± NEWS torIa OF WEEK Pmportant Events Which Have Occurred During the Week. The Busy World's Happenings Care. fully Compiled and Put Into Kandy and Attractive Shape for the Readers of Our Paper a.,. A Solid Hour's Enjoyment. TUESDAY. Three Calgary airmen of note have started an airship depot there. No confirmation has been received that the Hungarian Soviet has been overthrown, The Mayor of Sudbury gave the casting vote in the council against daylight saving. Winnipeg iv said to have so many home stills that the liquor situation is beyond control. There -will be a royal commission appointed to inquire into the raid at the Guelph Novitiate. Toronto and York Liberals held an organization convention in the city, and adopted a constitution. Bolshevik forces are withdrawing beim Northern Lithuania after severe righting, in which they lost severely. Michael Meehan, a prominent rail- way constructor and Cobalt mining man, is dead, at the age of forty- eight. Rev. Prof, Robert Law, D.D., died at his home in Toronto, following a seizure in church on Sunday morning a week ago. Mr. C. 0. Stillman, vice-president of the Imperial Oil Co., has been appointed president to succeed the late Hon. W, J. Hanna. The Ontario Government brought in the supplementary estimates, which provide for increased improve- ments in rural schools. Sir William Hearst outlined the Government's plans in the Legisla- ture for the taking of a referendum on the Iiquor situation. Lord Reading has issued an em- phatic denial of the charge that Pre- mier Lloyd George had advised recog- nition of Lenine and Trotsky. A new Jewish synagogue was open- ed in Welland, and $1,400 was re- ceived by auctioning off certain privi- leges in connection with the cere- monies. London City Council has granted the street railway company permis- sion to increase its fares, on condition of immediate improvement in time and speed. WEDNESDAY. Convocation exercises were held at Knox College, Toronto. Hydro rates are to be reduced in fifty municipalities. The forces commanded by Gen. Pettura are said to be menacing Kiev. The cut in Hydro power rates will save London consumers $20,000 a year. Demonstrations have occurred in Munich against the new Soviet Gov- tleebee Ponce Court prone M. a in the caw 01 two men .:seal** et ionepiring to defraud in the fiat" ter of military exemptions, FRIDAY. The Toronto employes of the Cana- dian Express Co, went on strike last. night. Hon. Dr. Cody's new school bill. roused an animated debate in the Legislature, The Allied armies that evacuated Odessa were outnumbered by six or seven to one, A farmer in Hamilton township ' ge- ports having sown a field of spring wheat on Monday. Arrangements are being made for the removal of the body of Edith Cavell to Britain, Maj. -Gen. Sir Frederick Maurice declared that a renewal of the war was an impossibility. James Giovanzzo was named by a coroner's jury at Guelph as the mtzr- derer of Alex Dutki. .Canadian Express Co. employes went on a general strike throughout the country at 6 p.m. yesterday. Governor Berkman of Rhode Is- land yesterday signed the bill legalise ing Sunday ball in that state. By the end of the present fiscal year Canada's war bill will have amounted to one and a half -billion dollars. Toronto Masonic lodges entertain. ed 4,000 returned soldiers and their friends at a banquet in the Armoric last night. A tornado did extensive damage about midnight Wednesday at Fargo and Ridgetown and in the surround- ing district. Provision has been made in the settlement of the Saar problem that the League of Nations will exercise supervision, in the district for fifteen years. Dr. George Wetherell, of Burling- ton, was held criminally responsible by a coroner's jury at Brantford for the death of Miss Teresa Kew as the result of a criminal operation in Burlington on March 23. The Independent Labor party of London has read out of the party Ald. John Colbert, the only Laboz candidate elected at the Iast muni- cipal election, for seconding a motion allowing increased fares on the street railway. SATURDAY. Premier Hearst introduced the O. T. A. measure in the Legislature. A number of officers of Gen. Mack ensen's army have joined the Soviet forces in Hungary. Federal legislation on prohibition will likely be brought down in the House shortly after Easter. President Ebert is of the opinion that Germany will have to sign any treaty that the Allies present. A company is to be organized in Winnipeg to furnish aerial transpor- tation, starting with four planes. The grave -diggers in Stettin, Ger- many, have gone on strike, and as a consequence many bodies remain un- buried. ernment. The Lapland debarked more than The Diamond Sculls will not be 1,900 returned soldiers at Halifax, contested at the interim regatta at • including 45 nursing sister and about 50 other officers. Volunteers in Canada enlisted for military service to the 15th Novem ber last totalled 465,494, and draf- tees under the Military Service Act to the same date 83,355. Fears are expressed that the ad- vance of the Bolsheviki in Southern Russia may force the Allies to evae nate Sebastopol on the Black Sea at southern end of Crimea. The Railway Board finds that day light saving is a matter for Parlia• President Wilson has sent a se- ment. The board, having no jurfs- cond message, ordering the despatch diction, cannot pass upon the merits of the steamer George Washington of the issue one way or the other. to take him home. For a flagrant crime against a Mrs. A. Hamilton Gault has ob- young girl' Wm. Woods was sentenc- tained in a French court a divorce ed at the Sault Ste. Marie assizes to from Lt. -Col. A. Hamilton Gault, or- thirteen years in the penitentiary, ganizer of the P.P.C.L.I. and his two sons to six and foci The Walker -Malone Sunday base- years. ball bill has passed both branches of The special Commons' committee the New York State Assembly and on the Consolidated Railway Act ap- awaits the signature of the governor. proved of a new clause enlarging the The Orange Order in Hamilton powers of the Railway Commission asi has decided to allow no more public to control of rates when affected by dances in the Orange Hall, on the special conditions. ground that the order is a religious MONDAY. institution. The mayor and an ex -alderman of The Legislature is expected to pro. Thursday. rogue on Kitchener have been served with A new degree has been created by summons for contempt of court in alleged failure to carry out an order to abate a nuisance. THURSDAY. Royal Henley this year. Hon. Dr. Cody told the Legislature his plans for the reform of the edu- cational system of Ontario. Federal Ministers have intimated that they realize that the Hudson Bay Railway must be completed. The Canadian Pacific Ocean ser- vices will resume in May a service of freight steamers to Antwerp. Galt is to plant a memorial avenue and memorial trees elsewhere throughout the city on Arbor Day. Rev. Dr. J. H. Hazlewood, cf To- ronto, died suddenly. Impressive funeral service were held in Toronto for Rev. Dr. Law. The royal commission investigat- ing license matters began its sessions. Frankie Bull last night knocked out Fred Crompton in their bout at Kingston. The steamship Megantic arrived at Halifax bringing 2,000 returning Canadian troops. The Bavarian Peasants' Union has published a manifesto against the Soviet Government. No official visit to the United States of any portion of the British. fleet is contemplated at present. Transfers of ministers to other conferences were arranged by the committee of the Methodist Church. ,Seventy-eight Canadian officers and men of the Siberian Force have ar- rived at Vancouver, invalided home. Heads of civic departments in Win- nipeg have practically all received increases in salary, ranging from 2 to 16 per cent. The British Columbia Electric Railway Co. has put $50,000 at the disposal of its employes to help them build or acquire houses. Angus Fraser and his wife of Woodstock, aged respectively 79 and 67, died within twelve hours of each other from piieufnonia. The British House of Commons de- cided that Britain wanted no nego- tiations with Lenin and Bolshevism, and wired, Premier Lloyd George its deoision. The preliminary peace treaty will require Germany to make an imme- diate indemnity payment on account of 25,000,000,000 francs in cash and raw material. Milk producers of Ingersoll and Putnam districts oppose delivery of milk on Sundays, claiming Sabbath privileges and that the war -time con- ditions have ceased. A deadloclt seerus to have occurred the University of Toronto. Fifteen hundred soldiers and their dependents arrived over the week- end. Premier Lloyd George is expected to return to London during the pres- ent week. James Crowther, of Toronto, was killed by clay falling on him at the Sun Brick Works. Five battalions of "Original Firsts" are expected on the Germania at Halifax this week. Preparations are going forward in Versailles for the reception of the German delegates. The Stratford Brass Co. has short. ened the working day to nine hours, with ten hours' pay. According to a Constantinople de- spatch British troops have occupied Trebizond, in Asiatic Turkey. New Brunswick's referendum will place other questions before the peo- ple than the broad "wet or dry." . Brig. -Gen. A. H. Bell has been ap- pointed commander of the joint Cana- dian camps of Witley and Bramshot. The British crew for the inter - allied military regatta on the Seine at Paris has withdrawn. Canada did not enter. Ontario realized a high price for a $3,000,000 issue of bonds, the money costing the province only a fraction over 5 per cent. The Brantford Commercial Travel- ers' Club made a house to house can- vas yesterday to obtain $3,000 for the Children's Shelter work., John Palmerston Robertson, for 30 years secretary of the Manitoba Curl- ing Association, and Provincial Libra- rian for many years, died in Los Angeles, aged 78. Saskatoon G.W.V.A. branch decid- ed to ask the Government to abandon the scheme of land settlement and pay instead a settled amount to the returned men. Eugene V. Debs, Socialist leader in the United States, has been notified of the Supreme Court's decision that he must serve his sentent'e of ten years in prison for breech of the espionage act., -......