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The Brussels Post, 1926-3-10, Page 5r '\4te ; t,...111.4.101161. Charges Cars Were Hired While Sitting at Desk THE BRUSSELS POST ! manipulated, iv irregularly detained, G. F. Blair Taken by Death the deparianent will at once vonsider the question of prosetelling the post-: master at fault. "In future any delay :hewn to have occurred in the remiesion of C. 0.1).. funds by a postatestee for any reation, other than for cause beyond the postmaster's control, will, if the ciecumetances do not warrant seention of the postmaster, result in a fine being Impoota. postmaister who fails prompt- ly to reply to correspondence arom tbe distrait superintendent's awe in regal to mattars of this kind will be considered as endeavoring to Cover up the mistreatment of C.O.D. funds mai will be dealt with accord - Tho foregoing communication from the headquarters of the post one.: department at Ottawa is El, gen- eral and not addressed to or dir- ected at any one or any number of postmasters in particular. Glover Case Started—Many Witnot know who owned them or where .nesses From York Township Tes- they clime froM, tify at Hearing to Upset 'Ward Noah Ed. Taloa, called, stated he , One Election; . , had an office opposite Armstrong's store, and although acimittina se,,41U (Friday's Telegram) ; a number of ears pull up in front of The action brought by T. J. Mott. : Armstrong's store during eh:mite-I or to Upset the election in Werd . flay, he would not adinit aloy Wyre One, York Township, by unseating ' all foa Armstrong's use as a gee Deputy -Reeve W. Glean Armstrong 8tation was next doer, and Home of' and Councillor J. J. Little, was them may balm stopped foi eae. heard Thursdayafternoon by Chas, ! A. B. Law admitted seeing a num- Garrow, K.C., Master of . the Sap- her of cars around the committee reme Court In the notice of root- room at Eglinton and Dufferin, and ion Mr. Glover gave as his reason thought they were livery cars as the for upsetting the elections that the drivers wore uniforms. Questioned defendants did hire or cause to be by Mr, Greer, he would not swear hired motor cars or other convey- ! they wore an entire uniform, al- ances to take voters to or near or ' though they aid wwir a cap similar from each of the 36 polling subdive to what -chauffeurs wear, • isions in Ward One on election dily, 1 The Master arose at live o'cloek, hi h h ten I is a corrupt and the hearing was adjourned until practice and sufficient- reason to up- to -day, set the elections, Looking for Their Fees. R. E Greer, EC., appeared es A number of witnesses summoned counsel for Messrs. Ateastrong and in the York Township eleCtion case Little, and S. H. Bradford, N.C., called on D'Arcy Hinds at Osgoode counsel for Ma. Glover. During the Hall before adjournment of the hear - 'afternoon 14 witnesses were heard, ing before the Master -in -Chambers after which the hearing was adjourn- seeking their fees as witnsses. Mr, ed until to -day. Hinds referred them' to Mr, Harley, The court room was crowded senior Registroa, who informed mostly by residents from the town- them they had better go to the par- -ship and including Reeve W. M• ties who had sapoenaed them. One Graham and the dim members of man stated he had received his sum - tile township council. mons and $1.50 and that he had lost Mr. Glover lied no less than six two days' work which would moan aifferent managers of taxi finis a loss of $12. called, who all admitted that tome Other witnesses were in the same of their cars were hired on election position and one stated they had day and, sent to Oakwood and Vaug- been supoeneed ,.by T. T. Glover, han road, with the exception of T. plaintiff in the action to unseat De - R. Eastwood, of the Deer Park Gar- puty Reeve Armstrong and Council - age, who stated four were sent to a lor Little. Many Witnesses have Mr. Armstrong. None of the others been called in tae case and some of knew who the carp were going to or thent left the hall in rather bad hum for what purpose they were being or beemise they had no definite un- used. Mr. Eastwood said his cars derstanding where their fees were were hireti and paid for by Mr. Mil- coining from. The action has been let Other •liver men called were r -w c , e con c s, • adjourned till next Friday. G. Secord, De Luxe Cab; R. W. Bad- gerow, Fred Culliton, W. Pinkerton and Percy Taylor, The latter said he sent two cars to Oakwood avenue gratis, to, be used in the interests of Mr. Graham. Saw Many Cars J. R. Ralston, called, said he work ed in the interests of Mr. Armstrong election day and prior. He contend- ed that he did not receive any dir- ections as to the use of motor ears, although he did use two cars during the day to take voters to the polls. In answer to Mr. Bradford, he said he worked gratis. He said e num- ber of ears were around Armstrong's store during the day, but thought that some of them might have been for the use of Mr. Graham's support- ers, as his committee room was in the vicinity. Percy J. Hinbest also said he worked in the interests of Sykes, Armstrong and Little without pay. He was shown an election card with the three names on, and admitted using similar ones prior • to election day, but not on election day. It was put in as an exhibit. Mr. Greer brought to the attention of the Mas- ter that Mr. Glover in his notice of motion, section five, states that simi- lar cards were used on election day, which was not yet admitted. The Master allowed it to be filed, but said it had no bearing on the section mentioned, as that was not yet proven. Worked For Armstrong. Wilson Paddle said he .operated somebody's motor car for four hours from. Armstrong's drug store on elec- tion day. He said he was given a list of voters by Armstrong and took them to vote, but did not attempt to influence them as to who to tote Eo. He said he was paid $21 after the election. A. B. Browning stated that he worked in the committee room at Eglinton Avenue and Dufferin streets election day. He said that although it was a Sykes room, the names of Armstrong and Little were displayed on the outside. He also admitted seeing several cars around the rooms election day, but: he did Death at Exeter of Huron Coroner Wheati • o' 4 Peas. and Oats Dr, Hugh K. Hyndinan Widely Known Throughout District Exeter, March 6.—This COMMUTE- ity received a tremendous shock this morning when it was announced that Dr. Hugh K. Hyndman, coroner of Huron County and a widely known physician here, had died suddenly. Dr. Hyndman was the beet known family physician in this county, hav- ing taken over his father's practice hi his younger days, and he enjoyed the confidence of a very wide circle of patients and friends. lie is in his 63rd year arid is suavived by his wife, formerly Miss Victoria Johns- ton, of London, and one brother, George, who has been his office. as. sistant for many years. WANTED FO IR MILLING Ail KindS Flour and Feed on hand. T. G.' Hemphill, WROXEVIEEt phones r."1, Mlfl 21 p..tsm fnmictonce 5 4:E.. 44.4204444.14,41 Concern Aroused aver C, 111 II, Mail All Postmasters Warned Against Re- tention of Funds—Must Remit Promptly-rAction To Be Taken If Cases of Irregularity Continue GODERICH ODD FELLOWS "AT HOME" BIG SUCCESS City Solicitor Collapses Prom Heart Blair, at Coderich, Ont. The late Attack Shortly After Arrival : Senattm Proudfoot wae mem, at City Hall her of the firm. ' in 1910, at the invitation of Tho Rogina Morning Leader 01 euvy, of the firm of Casey, DAWS05 TEIMIEty, March 2nd, had the follow- & Company, Regina, Mr. Blair came ing in reference to the sudden death west, becoming 0 member of the ' of G. F. Blair, It.C,, a former Bar- firm of Balfour, Martin, Cacti & rioter of Bresselsta-George F, Blair, Biala He was made a "K. C," &um- K.C., for 12 years city 801161;Or Of lay 1, 1017. Regina, dropped (Iva(' In his office at ' De was appointed City Soliliter, the city hall Monday morning shortly mach 3, /014, woutding, a Y. after 10 o'clock, Death resulted froin acute dilation of the heart. Mr. Blair was GO years of age. Mr. Blair was alone in his office when the end came. A groaning sound attracted the attention of L. A. Thornton, city commissioner. On entering the office, Mr. Thornton found him sitting in his chair, ap- parently having succumbed to the heart attack Mr Thornton immial- Goderich, March 6.—The annual "at home" of Huron Lodge, No. 67, was held last night in the Odd Fellows Hall, Kingston street, and as usual proved the event oi the season. Some 800 members, mem- bers oftheir families and friends en- joyed the evening's entertainment. The first part of the evening was devoted to cards, the ladies' prize being won by Miss Laura Price and the men's prize by Reginald Johns- ton. A short program of music and readings were given by IVIrs. Lodge and Messrs. Tweedie, Wilson and Barker, and a humorous skit by Geo. Jenner. After luncheon dancing was enjoyed to the music of an Or- chestra from Sebringville. Robert Wilson, N.G., acted as chairman, while an address was giv- en by J. W. Moore, of Goderich, 1). D.G.M. FORMER PROPRIETOR OF SEAFORTH HOTEL DIES Seaforth, March 4.—The death occurred yesterday, following a pro- tracted illness, of Joseph Davidson, second son of the late Alexander Davidson, in his 61st year. The de- ceased was a native of Perth County his early life being spent in Mitchell, Fullerton, and Seaforth, afterwards moving with his family to Emerson, Man, Mr. Davidson was with his brother at one time in St. Paul, Minn. Returning to Seaforth, they built the Commercial Hotel and later took over the Hicks House in Mitchell. On retiring from business, Mr. Dav- idson came to reside with his par- ents in Seaforth. He was a man of retiring disposition, who enjoyed the society of his friends and a quiet life. Six sisters survive, Mrs. W. Blackwell and Mrs. II. E. Cherry, San Francisco; Mrs. E. F. Davis, Tillsonburg; 'Mrs. Alexander Broad - foot, Moose Jaw, Sask.; Mis. Eliza- beth Stewart and Miss Edith, in Seaforth. The funeral takes place to -morrow. Interment will be made in the Mitchell Cemetery. Failure of postmasters in an in- creasing number of cases promptly to remit cash -on -delivery collections, an irregularity which has been ag- gravated, it is defined, by neglect of the postmasters to answer correspon- dence in that connection from dis- trict superintendents' offices, is caus- ing the post office department genie concern. In a communication broad- cast over the whole Dominion, the post office department stresses the seriousness of the irregularity and reminds that retention or manipula- tion of C.O.D. funds is an indictable offense, In future postmasters who fail promptly to reply to correspon- dence from district superintendents' officee will be consideredby the de- Paranent as endeavoring to conceal the tnistreatment of funds and will be dealt with accordingly, the notice adds. The communication forwarded to postmasters throughout the country is as follows: • "The department has observed, with a great deal of concern, the in- creasing number of cases in which postmasters fail promptly to remit for C.O.D. collections, and the ir- regularity has been aggravated in many cases by the failure of post- masters to reply to correspondence sent them on the subject feoen the district superiatendent's dike. Serious Irregularity. f "The department desires to Wive notice to all postreatares o:f the ser- lotisness of the irregularity. The re- teetion or Manipulation of. C.O.D, funds Le au indictable offense, and warning ia hereby given that m tire any etiee it which it is distinctly prevail that theft fat& haVe been lately sent for Lir. M. R.. Bow, city medical health officer. Dr. W. A. Thompson was also called, A lrael- ical examination disclosed, however, that death had been practically in- stantaeous. Papers on Mr. Blair'o desk had not been disturbed and it is believed he was resting after his walk down town to work when he died. As was his habit, he enteredthe office quiet- ly Monday morning and no one at t'he city hall met bim. Was Feeling Better Walter Scott, of Scott, Styles & Boyle, walked down to work with Mr. Blair Monday morning. "Your voice is stronger, Mr. Blair," Mr. Scott said as they walk- ed along the slippery pavement. "Yes, I'm feeling better every day," his companion replied. An hour later Mr. Blair was dead. There was is hustled silence throughout the various departments of the city hall as news of the death was made known. The passing of the city solicitor cast a shadow over all those who had known him so well. The feeling of those employed in city offices was epitomized in a statement made by Commissioner Thornton, Monday afternoon. "I have been closely associated with Mr. Blair since his appointment as City Solicitor, twelve years ago, and find it difficult to speak adequ- ately on the occasion of his death which came with such a shock to us all a few hours ago," he said. "His loss will be keenly :felt by every employee of the • city, No raatter how busy he might be, he was always ready to take a kind interest in any matter of business or personal con- cern, taken to him by any of the staff. "He had a long experience in his profession and held his calling in .high respect. In his practice he was eminently fair and uncompromising- ly just. In such matters he gave the lead to all of us. He was unsparing of himself in his attention to his work and • however serious the pro- blems might be which presented themselves, bis determined search for their conclusion inspired us with implicit conadence in his judgmest. "H will be long remembered by MacDonald, now Mr. Justice Mac- Donald of the King's Bench COUlt. . Mr. Blair -participated in many activities for community betterment. Since 1917 he had been -closely con- nected with the Collegiate Board and had held office on the Y.M.C.A. directorate for years. Ile WEIS an a -dive member of Knob church and served on the board of matiegement. As teacher at the Chinese Y.M.C.A. Sunday School, he endeavored to 10- ttiIl his students the doctrines of Christianity and a love for Westeru ideals. his fellow employees and by the citi- zens generally. He took the keen - Bishop Lucas to be Auxiliary sons interest in all matters of the pub- is Belief in Clinton lic good. His services in the inter - Parish. ests of boys' work, of the Y.M.C.A., and the Collegiate Institute Board can not be too highly estimated. Former Head of MacKenzie Diocese Coming to Ontario, Is Rumor Clinton, March O.—Bishop j. R. Lucas, D.D., former bishop of Mac- Kenzie River diocese, the largest in Canada in point of area, and in tvhich practically all the missions to "My long association with Mr. Blair has placed me his debtor. I have not been privileged to know intimm intimately an abler or sincerer an nor a finer Christian gentleman." Reeused Extra HolidaY Mr. Blair had been in poor health the Eskimos are located, is likely, to for a year. Because of this he was assume the charge of Clinton Angli- can church. His Lordship was in Clinton yesterday, and conferred with the parochial committee, 'hav- ing previously met with the Bishop of Huron in London. No definite announcement was made, but his acceptance is considered certain. Bishop Lucas was compelled to retire lawn the north, owing to the 'ill -health of his wife, who could no longer stand the rigors of the clim- ate. He has spent thirteen years in the northern diocese. He was born given three months leave of absence, otarly last summer, On returning, he was offered- another holiday as he had not fully regained his strength. This offer he refused as he wished to get back to his work. Born at Ferguson Falls, Ont, in 1861, Win Blair received his public and high school training there. For some time he: was a teaeher in the neighborhood of Parry Sound. He relinquiehed this profession to stialy law. Led in Boys' Work. Mr. Blair was also a prominent member of the Saskatchewan Boys' Work Board, and a frequent speak- er at the boys' C.S.E.T. gatherings. Among the boys and his colleagues in boys' work he will be greatly missed. "Saskatchewan older boys and young men owe an immense debt to Mr. Blair, whose passing has come us a real shock to his large axle of friends," Wilfred Scott, secretary of the board, said last night. "As chaitman of the Saskatchewan Boys' Work Board from 1921 to the aut- umn of 1925, his untiring devotion to better citizenship among the youth of the province, coupled with a nib - lime idealism, was in no small meas- ure responsible for a healthy growth of Tuxis boys' work in Saskatcrewe.n. Mr. Blair's interest in the pursuits of boys, especially in their sports, and his unselfish devotion on behalf of their best interests, will live in the memory of thousands of young men. To his associates in boys' work his loss seems irreparable. Mr. Blair is survived by his wid- ow and four sons: Allen, now study- ing at McGill University; Wilfred, a dentist, now practising in Regina; Kenneth, an employee of the Sask- atchewan Mortgage and Trust Cor- poration, and Jack, a student at Central Collegiate. A sister of Mrs. Blair, Miss Janet Walker, resides with the family at their home, 2257 McIntyre street. The body is lying at Wright's Fan - era' Home. Arrangements for the funeral are being delayed pending word from Allen at Montreal. If he is unable to return to Regina, it is expected that it will take place Wednesday alternoon. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10th, 1020 a.eeeeee-e-a--eattati He first practised big profession in England, and educated, at Oxford at Brussels, where Im tvent in 1901.. University. Later he became associated with the Rev. 0 L. Bilkey, Tomer rector law firm of Proudfoot, Hayes and here, is now in lVfichigan, and Canon C. R.. Gunne, formerly of Christ R during the intervegnum. church parish, London, is in. 'charge ain The combig of Bishop Lucas to the diocese of Huron is probablyy the first step towards having an auxilleay Bishop:of Huron appointed. At seta eral synods it has been declared' that the diocese has become so large, hi1 point of nutibeashipa that it is dif- fietilt for one bishop to efficiently administer it It is very probable . that Bishop Lutee will be, assigned a ' portion of the episcopal dilates at preseet borne by Bleb,op David 115.1550. Barrels We have a number of No. 1 Oak Barrels, complete with head. Have been used but once. These barrels can be Wed for almost any purpose, 3 04; iga,14444 ,e ' The Morning Leader also had the following editorial in reference to the deceased:— 'The death of George F. Blair, K. C., City Solicitor, removes a citizen and public servant of whom the city was proud. He was brilliant at law and a man of fine personal worth. The suddenness of his death adds to the general grief that will be aelt. Mr. Blair had served as City Sol- icitor for twelve years. He had also given signal service as a niember of the Collegiate Institute Board, ani his years of unremitting work in the interests of the 11. M. C. A. will long serve to associate his memory with thtat institution. The city is a real loser by the death of Mr. Blair. In the words of Mayor Mason, he was "a good man and interested in all good causes." He went out of his way to assist movements of moral value and con- tributed very generously of his thno and talents to everything that might help alongathe civic and community life. Much sympathy will be felt for his family in their sorrow. BRUCE COUNTY The funeral of John Scott, one of the eaeliest settlers in the Bruce Pen- insula, who died at the home of his son, 55 Kincade, Sask., was held at Heim/meth from the residence of A. W. North, with intevinent in Bay. view cemetery. David Bell, L. L. B. graduate of the *University of Saskatchewan, and youngest son of the late David and Mrs, Bell, of Paisley, Ontario, died at North Battlefoed, Saska following an opetation for appendicitis. A house owned by Ex -Mayor Rob- inson, at Sontliatnpton, and occupied by Iiiievey Bneklay, was completely desteoyed by five wbich started about midnight. Moseof the furniture was destroyed. The fire is believed to have started feora overheated pipes. Angas Campbell, a well-known res. idene of Cargill district, died ausiden- 17 his home, here, last night, Heart failure WttE3 the cause of his death, Deceased was horn in Cape Hinton. 17 S„ over /0 years ago, RInsi eame with his permits to Onterio in eaoly manhood, the family settling fleet in aletilloti Teiv»ehip. 13area 00111111r and hater ree oak 'P. m key ,14 tot I PS 3 A1ily.1440-1' ders it‘P4'414.44.4044'1:10,0 tirfaa0-4,144#40;•,,,, ti tiaiaaet To Poultry Raisers aml Farmers This is the season once more to think of the most profitable means of raisingPoultry. The Buck- eye Incubator and Brooder has stood the test for years as being most reliable and re- quires least attention. Sizes roo to 600 egg, DAVISON'S HARDWARE LOCAL DEALERS Call and get a copy of "Bigger Poultry Profits" NSMIIMENOMMIZEIMINIMININIMIMP. esseieseaeseeeamieeseeeeiseii. Amen Bros White wheri, they wedded fee eineest belt eentney. He riannviia 30 (15.5. gill five liana ti ago, To MAKE TRIP #.0.11•1101•1•11.111••••Mini••••••••" For Sale Anything in the McCormick - Deermg Line of Farm Imple- ments, Engines or Tract- ors at the Lowest Prices and terms to suit pur- chasers. David Milne ETHEL - After a short illness of Scarlet Fev- Rev. Principal Clarence MacKin- non, D.D., former Moderator of the General Assembly and Chaplain of the 161st Battalion, Huron, and Rev. James Endicott, D.D., have been asked to attend the meeting of the Presbyterian assemblies in England, Scotland and Wales, in May. PERTH COUNTY John Hinz. son of Fred Hinz, of Logan, fell down the cellar stairs et his home in Logan, and had his knee fuVinbialitieadni. I. Dyer has resigned from the position of Managing Editor of the Stratford Beacon -Herald, and will take a trip to the Pacific Coast, Rev. IL 0. Capper, of Milverton, hes been appointed by Bishop Williams, to the parishes of Mitchell and Dublin. He succeeds Rev. W. 111. Roberts. Douglas Donaghy, 16-month.old son ef Gotelon and Mrs. Donaghy, Strati fotti, was badly scalded when he pull- ed a kettle of wateroff the stove. Conrad Schulthies, a Stratford res- ident for the past 22 imam died sud- denly while seated in his chilli:, He was born in Wellesley Township, near Liewood. R. 0, Halliday, of Mitchell, left on Thursday last, for Central America, where he expects to remain for the next two years, daring which he will work for the Bible Society in distrib- uting the Scriptuves and doing 111is. eionery work, Rev. D. Isl. Morden, a former pastor of the Pivot Presbyterian church, St. Metres, who, eines leaving there has filled some of the best chaeches in the country, has resigilea from hie pos. ition tsS paetor itt St. James Square United ehmich, Toronto. Canadian National engine Number "2194," built away batik in the eight- iee when ctortle of wood were used as fuel. steamed out over the main line Teem Stratford on toute to Toronto, With coal iti her tender, It is to be used for exhibition purposes.. Mrs. Caroliae Suitter, 15 format res. ident of Milibwok, passed away in het 85th year ab Xitellet)er. There eine vive 10 mourn her loss two sons, Lan - 35 SbiElEr, n 010110000 losd Getarge, ef 17 wtria tied t liree deitabtere, Mem It 14111,:, Mvs 1 a itrop, n - Well, ieb.i Mas Stricker, of ititive, (00 Con.. eruo, rrilminItitotiob,rtvy. ptesoetat,a9vit. Wesley and airs. Brownlee, who have been residents of Mitchell for a number of years, are going on a farm again, and are moving to the fine N- acre farm alt Gouicl's, Fullerton, wdvd Nil hiNcahribrsicBroolswnlee purchased from E An interesting event was the cel- cebration of the 28th anniversary of the Ladies' Aid, of Harmony chuech, which was held at the home of Mrs. Alfred Dickson, with a large number of members and visitors in attend- ance, Rev. 11. Gt. Crozier. of Tavis- kelt, was present and gave an ex- cellent talk on the work of the Aid. When the cord was pulled to sound the tocsin of "cease Work aud down tools" at the end of a day's ' labor in the motive power shops of the Canadian National at Stratford, at 6 o'clock, on Friday evening, it marked the completion of 21 years or tionorable eervice for Pat Collins, or pain tsbop section. The Fort William Daily Times - journal has lost the services of MIs. J. Ill. Shark, who, as "Gay Page" has had charge of the woman's page of the paper for many years, and who has had a long career 30 journal- ism both in Fort William and her home town, Stratford. Mee. ' Sherk will make her home in Winnipeg. National Fertilizer Coming One cal: of Phosphoric acid,16%, will arrive in a few days. .A. entail quantity not spolteri for. Also a car of mixed lertilizet eone- ing. Anyone watititig either of these fertilizers-, it would be advisable to give your order in at an early date. Will have Tankage 011 hand at ail times, special price off car, Jumbo 60% Meet meal or Sera))) for hens will be kept itt $4.80 per mat. Thie is of tho 'ray best qual- ity. Thos. Pierce Phone .5810 BRUSSELS