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The Clinton News Record, 1933-12-28, Page 5.x u;+ei„r + ^ .�Wos, wagrWeswa tent slst.+a=` MeV61 elteeteleele 1 1,1 rh A deec�a �° oa WeS.RS Hoirnes, Phlne B CLINTON, ONT. V5e.aQf1- Stam PHONE 51 ".x.riry}s`ia't `'nvr`sDarzhs"izaiialsaaw* ax.W.sa,`31ns-arxtr`o'}r'-nth-^m=1d}rf. h9vSr `..Sr�x_M.4S WE THANK YOU FOR A GOOD CHRISTMAS BUSINESS AND WISH YOU EVERYTHING TEATS BEST FOR THE NEW YEAR. of PAGE 4t l i std titsatera atmPeozetwomovvectotammomotocum COOPER'S:' STORE NEWS Thank You For a Very Satisfactory' Christmas Business and for your . Con- tinued patronage during 1933 the proprietor and staff, of this store say THANK YOU. Your appreciation of our Services will encourage us to make even greater efforts during the coming year in securing the 1VIost Dependable Merchandise and placing them in your hands at the lowest cash prices. ' A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL, .A... T. COOPER, v Phone 36w (Main Store); 36j (Ready-to-wear Dept, 2nd floor) The Store With the Stock. Loaders in Lew Prices. 1 00 •'.'��ip7n` eizie$Sa`t 2ieinewe"eeieimb"`ieem`.'t:3i-`.e.eeeei.'neeeeero'h`3d-`J3bai93r".Jzeze r` eeeeeimemsee INNIMMINIMIMMENIMmet .int�ucgtatGt2i.i,4 Ciat. yV;Itt thole e C t� ''.�tct:tf','.44°St -�i , t ,a• �a t� 6' ���'••t�',i�.t't� ,,:iWk:toto-k',t�R . 4 hrdo 0 CLre1NING, PRESSING AND REPAIRING lAGENTS FOR GILLESPIES CLEANERS & DYERS, SEAFORTH du tis .•dDakraeemitiateire aereazie`s eget miat iz'manZa)a"r5h:.r£r`.-eeta,rprcr`.7iam sir`3r`r mieri*r`eYinra`•aweeter°2iJi ti 6 We Wish All Our Friends and Patrons A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR DAVIS & ERMAN • Ziglaigizege.gt. 3te4,tCterzeg tcze-..etntZegICZ 'r:, Zietui^.raMrk^deletziecateceteteimGeeere WE DOR s A no Bakery and Gandy Specials Give Neilsorn's "Fresh" Chocolates for a New Year's Greeting. DELICIOUS CREAM PUFFS OYSTERS, Extra Selected in Bulk er Jar. ., CREAM DROPS AND ROLLS ARE DELICIOUS THE CANDY CANE WEIGHED 8 lbs. Mb ozs. Dave Johnston guessed 8 lbs 4 ozs. A NEW GUESSING CONTEST STARTS TO -DAY AND CLOSES JANUARY (3th at 8.30. Winner announced at 9.30 the same night. How Much does the black of SpongTaffy weigh? a da eS WE WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR irjp .sic a emeitaeree7zWeeieetiezieerzi terearei4i`3eeee eDgermeinieelitea rareterairab2t}iDtti`34 ROUND TRW BARGAIN FARES SATURDAY, JANUARY 6—From CLINTON To WINDSOR $120 DETROIT $3.45 GOING JANUARY 6 — RETURN UP TO JANUARY 8 Tickets and train inofrination from Agents CLINTON, ONT.--Station Ticket Agent -Phone 35. CANADIAN NATIONAL (P251..) T The ► ate Payers of Hullett Ladies and Gentlemen: - At the June Session of the County Council the Warden warned the Council that the Treasurer's books were in a vary unsatisfactory condition and that a Chartered Accountant should be secured to look into the County's finances. Mr. Eckert moved a motion that a Chartered Accountant be ap- pointed and the matter be left with the Warden's Committee. At tho same session Mr. Leiper moved a notion that the two old County Auditors, Mr. Higgins and Mr. Booth be appointed. Mr. Eckart's motion carried by twenty-two' of the .council. At 'the nomination Mr. Leiper was asked how much the law costa in connection with the river amounted to and who got the money; and why was the same not printed in the Financial State- ment. Mr. Leiper could not give this information. My nanne is before. you for Reeve .for 1934 and if you see fft to elect nue,. I will assure you sound and economical government both of Township and County affairs, ' WISHING YOU THE .COMPIdM.E•NTS OF THE SEASON., Yours very truly, MAT. ARMSTRONG .THE CLINTON NEWS-REC®RD LOC - P. 1 EN OLINTON NATIVE PASSES Henry. Barker Carmichael, former assistant 'chief rnedicnal'officer of the Canadian National Railways and sots' of the late Right Rev. James Car- michael, one time +Lord Bishop of Montreal, died at Bournemouth, Engel land, last week. Dr. Carmichael was ,born at 'Olin, ton, his father, haying .been a very much beloved rector of St. Paul's church in the late sixties. Ile was educated at Montreal High Schools Hamilton Collegiate and .'McGill Uni, versity, where he graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He later associated himself with the Grand Trunk .Railway. In 1928 when he was appointed assistant. chief medical officer of •th,1 C.N.R. he had been travelling in England since last summer and war; in good health until thine months ago when he went fp Bournemouth where he died on Tuesday. He is survived by his .widow, nee Mabel Jay, former principal of St, Helen's School, Dunham, Qua., and one brother, (Frederick Cairm$chaelt, Toronto. The body will be brought to Monti real for burial in the family vault at the Mount Royal Cemetery. DEATH OF JOHN CARBERT Mr. John Carbert a widely -known and highly respected resident of this district or the f pastseventy-five years died at his late residence, Vici aortia street, Dcicember 21st; fortik Pied by the rite s of Holy Mother Church. Mr. Carbert was born in Hullete township in 1858, the eldest son of Thomas and Catherine Carbert. He was one of the successful farmers of the community until about eight- een years ago when he retired and came to Clinton. Kindness, cour- tesy and honesty were his outstand- ing characteristics. In religion he was a Roman Catholic and a faith- ful member of St. Joseph's church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Janes Phelan, Blyth, and Eileen at home; two brothers, Matthew and George of Hullett and one sister, Mrs. J. J. McCaughey, of Blyth. The funeral was held from St. Joseph's Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. Rev. Fr. M. I. Sullivan, P.P., celebrating the Requiem High Mass and also officiating at the grave. The pallbearers were six nephews of the deceased: Messrs. Toni, Louis. George, Tim Carbert, Frank and Joseph McCaughey. Many spiritual 'offerings testified the sympathy of sorrowing friends. HOLMESVJLLE On Thursday, December 21st, the school concert was largely attended, The program material was wisely chosen and the chileren were well trained. Santa Claus provided mucic merriment for an present, by his witty jokes and very appropriate poem, which he recited on his arri- val. The Sunday School Christmas en- tertainment was held on Friday eve- ning and was very well attended. The little ones excelled themselves. The cantata "The Christmas Waif," was beautifully presented. Ali en, joyed the jolly fun that Santa pro- vided on his arrival. Mr. Norman Mair of Milverton was home over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ward and family of Brucefield spent the holi- day with the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cudmore. Miss Cora Trewartha of Faleon- burg, is spending Christmastide at the parental hone. Miss Edith I3erbert of Toronto is spending her holidays with 'Rev. and Mrs. Herbert. Miss R. McDonald is spending the Christmas vacation with her par- ents in Teeswater. We aro pleased to receive a fav- ourable report from Mrs. Brogden MacMath who is making a splendid recovery: Mrs. Stewart Mair and son, Ken- neth. have returned to their home in Sarnia. AUBURN Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Johnston spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Farrow, Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Jackson and daughters were with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Patberson on Christmas. Miss Marian Mortimore who has been teaching at Acton is 'spending the vacation at the Manse. The carol singing in the Ferree- ter's Hall was enjoyed by all who attended on Sunday evening last, Rev. Dr. Mortimore was chairman for the evening and was assisted by the members of the various church choirs of the .village. Rev. Mr. Mills gave a •short address on. the, "Mean- ing sof Christmas." Miss E. C. Washington is at her home' herefor the Christmas holi- days. ' Mr. and Mrs. O.' E. Erratt, Mr. and Mus. J. J. Washington and fent- •1y spent Christmas at the home of Mr. •and Mrs. C. 3. Wallis of Clin- ten, I . _ PEOPLE YOU KNOW miss .Mary R. Stewart of Oil Springs. is visiting her mother, Mrs, Mary Stewart. Miss 'Hebei Draper of 'Brantford is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Draper. Mr. Dodds Holloway of Fleming, Sask., is visiting his mother, Mrs. A. J. Holloway. - Mee Robert 1VM shall of Port Col- borne spent the week -end with his mother, Mrs, M. Marshall. Miss Beatrice Sharpe of, the Uni- versity 'of Western Ontario, Lon- don is home for the holiday, ' Mr. Andrew Oke and his son, Alvin of Toronto are holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Higgins. Mr. Benson ' Carless of Hamilton spent the week -end with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Corless. 3fie and Mrs. H. B. Manning and children of Toronto are visiting with relatives and friends. in Clin- ton. • Miss Florence Rorke of the Univer- sity of Toronto is holidaying with her parents, 'Yin .and Mrs. H. E. Rorke. Miss Jean Scott and Mr. Stewart Scott were week -end guests with their parents, Mr.' and Mrs. James Scott. The Webster Brothers and their ladies of Varna spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Web, ster of town. Misses Violet Morrison and Eileen Rumball of MacDonald Hall, Guelph, are holidaying at their re, spective homes. Misses Ida and Luella Walkinshaw spent the Christmas week -end at Woodlands, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rees Jenkins. Mr. Wilfred Grant of Dental Col- lege, Toronto ancl Mr. Albert Rust are holiday guests of Mr. arid Mrs. William Grant. Mr. Beverley McGoun of Gananoque spent the Christmastide with Rev. and Mrs. K. McGoun. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Farquhar of Detroit, Mrs. Bessie Young and Mr. L. Smith spent the week -end with Mrs. M. E. Farquhar. Mrs. Sarah Ford and Miss Annie Foster spent the week -end and Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Hen- ry Diehl of Stanley township. Misses Olive and Madelon Glew of London and Mrs. Kate Clark of Goderieh were week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glew. Miss Grace Hellyar and Mr. Brenton Hellyar and little Miss Jean Blight of Massey are holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. IIell- yar. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McKinnon of Stratford and Miss K. McKinnon of Napanee, are guests of Mrs. J. Johnston for the Christmas holi- days. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Sylvester and Master Allan Bartlett, Miss Elva Levis and Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Town of Toronto were Christmas visitors at the home of Mrs. George Levis, Mrs. Chas. Cook was called to ,Gode- rich last Wednesday, owing to the serious illness of her brother-in- law, Mr. George Staneonbo. His friends will be glad to hear that Mr. Stancombe is recovering from his illness. iYIessrs. Fred. and Harry Lawrence of Hamilton, Miss Olive Lawrence of Port Arthur, Mrs. Emory Sut- er and daughter, Lois, of Cayuga, spent the Christmas holiday at the home of their mother, Mrs. S. Lawrence of town. Y.•••••• .... —14.0.0 SUMMERHILL Mrs, Arthur Bishop of Burlington spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 0. J. Jervis, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet McBrien and family of Detroit spent Christmas with Mr. T. E. Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Albert McLaughlin of Detroit spent. Christmas with the latter's parents at Marnock. Mr. Ray Mason of Toronto and Miss Marion, of Essex ate spending Christmas at hone. 111r. and Mrs. Chas. ' Tyner and family spent Christmas with Mr. Chas, Clifton of Kippen. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Blake and fam- ily spent Christmas with the latter's parents at the Nile. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Mason had as Christmas guests, Mr. and Mrs. G, R. McBrien and family of Detroit, Mr. Ray Mason of Toronto•, Mr. Joe McBrien of Windsor, Miss Marion Mason of Essex, Mr. • and Mas. Se - cord Mci3rien of Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ford and Mrs. W. J. Mc- Brien of Clinton, The following is the report for the. Bull term of S. S. No. 2, Hullett, and Goderiih townships: Sr. 4th -Leona Rapson, 72;. Made ton Mason 68; Willa Jervis, 67, Thel- ma Hoggart, 53. Jr. 4th—+Freda Ellis, 61; Gordon Rapson 59; Ivan Hoggart, 57. Jr. 31:d—(Marion Merro11, 76; Ger- trude ',Brier, 73; Phyllis Ball, 651 Clayton Ellis, 65. Jr. 2nd—Lois Rapson, 70; Roes Hoggart, 68; Maxwell Carter, 67; 'Elwyn Blake, 64. 1st class—;Dorothy Blake, 70. Pr. Class—Marjorie' Carter. Those deserving mention for .neat- ness: Elwyn Blake, Lois' Rapson, 1Vlarion Morrell, Ivan Hoggart, Dor. ,ethy Blake. Average attendance for 1933, 15.8, Number on roll, 17. Vlbl'e£'"V:. V itkins, teacher. CONSTANCE Mr. and Mrs. W. Logan anddaugh- ter, Kathleen of Blyth, spent the Christmas holiday at the home of Mr. Bert. Stephenson. 111r. Jas. Armstrong of Toronto is spending the Christmas holidays at the home of his parents, Mr. and' Mrs. M. Armstrong. Mrs. A. Brumley and Mi. Wen, Dale of 'Toronto is spending the Christmas. vacation at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Dale. The Christmas entertainment of the Constance United church Sun- day School was held on December 21st, at 8 o'clock in the evening and was very well attended and the pro- gram was well carried out and gifts were distributed from a well laden tree by Santa Claus. The young people intend to repeat the Sacred eantatta,"The Great; Deliverer," in Londesboro United Church' on Fri- day evening, December 29th. Miss E. Gauley our local school teacher is spending her Christmas vacation at her home in Ripley. Sincere regret was generally felt in this community on Wednesday of last week When news reached us of the death on l'uesday of Rev. Mrs. John Briton. Iter husband, Rev. Mr. Britton was raised in this locality and both he and Mrs. Britton visited friends here on October 25th last when Rev. Britton preached the an- niversary services in the United Church here. The deceased lady's she was was in Fordwich an in her forty-fourth year and leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and a fancily of seven children. The fun- eral was held on Thursday of last week with interment at Fordwich. We regret to hear of the loss by fire. of the General Store at Win- throp owned and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Clarke and family. The buildings were destroyed late on Saturday- night. The family were absent at the time, having gone to Varna for the Christmastide. Noth- ing was saved. The death occurred early on Christ- mas morning in Clinton of one of our one time residents, in the person of Mr. John Millson in his sixty-sixth year. For some years Mr. and Mrs. Millson resided in Constance, later moving to BothweL, Cleveland and Toronto, where he conducted a livery business and general store. About ten years ago he and his wife moved to Seaforth where Mrs. Millson's death occurred last March. Mr. Millson hacl been in ailing health for some years and death was at last due to a stroke which he suffered on Satur- day and he never recovered con. sciousness. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon from S. T. Hohnes's undertaking parlors, with interment in the Maitlandbank cemetery. The funeral will be eon, ducted by the Masonic Order. Mr. Millson is survived by three broth- ers and two sisters, Messrs. Fred and Charles Millson of the West. Mr. David Millson and 1VIrs. Peter Lindsay of Constauce and Mrs. 1VIc- Lean of Buffalo. We extend sym- pathy to the bereaved. McKILLOP TOWNSHIP Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ashton and son, Billy, of Stratford, and b'ir. and Mrs. Harvey Ashton of Clinton were holiday visitors with their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ashton. Mr. and Mrs. Royso o s 1;a rn f Gode- rich township spent Christmas with Mr, and Mrs. J. Ashton. Misses Isobel and Myrtle Ashton of Stratford were home for Christ- mas. Luxurious Retreat in Rocky Mountains 1VIontreal, December 24.—Ane of the most luxurious mountain retreats on the continent of America is being built in the Canadian Rockies by the Davison family, partners in the bank, ing firm of J. P. 11Io•gan, New York It is situated near the. Yellowhead Pais by which the Canadian Nation- al Railways crosses the Rockies into British Columbia. Over $100,000 has been spent on this summer re- treat, which will command one of the most magnificent views of moon, fain and valley to be found hi the Dominion. Extensive Harbor Work For Trinidad Trinidad, B.W.I., December 24.— The loan of 55,000,000 by the British Colonial Office to the government of Trinidad to provide for the construc- tion of a harbor at Port of- Spain has been hailed with satisfaction by all shipping men frequenting the West Indies. At the present time passen- gers and cargo are conveyed between the steamers and the shore by light- ers. Much •Canadian business is handled through Port of Spain, pan titularly ' via Canadian National Steamship "Lady" liners and freight- ers, and the provision of means whereby ships can tie up at. a pier will bring about greater dispatch in the discharging and loading of car- go and with less risk. Canadian visii tors to the island of Trinidad, when the scheme is completed, will miss a picturesque proceeding but this must give way to the demands of modern commerce. • 1 , a7r.4414i LOND The Christmas en S. No. 10, was held . o of December 20th, when gram was presented.' It enjoyed by all. present. At the close of the enterta: the teacher, Miss E. Arnett was led forward and presented ' with parasol and purse fromthe member of the section. Miss Arnett then thanked them in a few brief words and wished all those present the com- pliments of the season. Mrs. J. Taylor spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. T. Mairs Clin- ton. l Mrs.E. Bell and Mrs.- -A. Allen spent Christmas with friends at Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Murdock Ross and Mr. James Ruddell spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs, C. Rud - dell. Mr. and Mrs. John Vodden enter- tained about forty guests on Christ - mac day all having a merry time. There is a treat in store for any who avail themselves of the oppor- tunity of hearing the Christmas Can, tata presented by the Constance pee - pie in, the Community Hall this Fri, day evening. Sponsored by the Wo• man's Missionary Society of the United Church here. The Christmas -tree entertainment which was held on Friday night, December 22nd, by the United Church Sunday School was a success in every way. There was a large crowd and the several numbers put on by the Sunday school from the "wee tots" up to the seniors were all remarkably good and well rendered and were fully injoyed by all present, The tree was loaded down with gifts for young and old. Old Santa was kept very busy for some time with parcels, large and small, till a late hour when all went home tired but happy. Mrs. M. Mains is quite i11 at pre- sent, also Mr. Mat. Bruce is quite poorly also and under the Doctor's care. Miss E. Lyon, who is at the hon of her brother, Mr. Will Lyon, ha not been as well of late. with no im prevenient in her condition. The Christmas Concert of S. 5 No. '7 held on the. afternoon of De cember 21st, was well attended, A excellent program, consisting of re citations, dialogues, action songs Irish Dance, guitar music, patrioti drill and pantomine, "The Firs Noel," was enjoyed by all. Mr. W Beacom ably acted as chairman highly complimenting teacher an pupils. The various costumes ver also much admired. An nttractiv display of gifts prepared by Juni Red Cross of this school for distri buting among needy children prove very interesting, Several contribute to this worthy cause at close of pro gram. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Armstrong of Grimsby and Mr. Henry Moon spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Moon, Miss Mary Moon of Toronto Nor• mal and Miss Laura Snell of Strat- ford Normal area spending Christmas holidays at their homes. The many friends of Mr. Arthur Lyon who is attending University in Toronto and who has been seriously ill for past fourweeks in Toronto. General Hospital will be pleased to know he is now convalescing at then home r e ofhis , bars. McMath. aunt, Misses Bertha and Isabel Webster of Toronto and Mary Webster of Stanley spent the holiday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Web- ster. Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Adams spent Wednesday with Rev. and Mrs. Johnston of Crediton. The death occurred on December 21st at her residence on the 13th concession of Mullett of Miss Emil- ne Selina Millen. Deceased was born in Kingston almost eighty-five years ago, coming to Hullett with her father and mother in 1856. Al - hough suffering from ill health for number of years a stroke eleven ays before, was the immediate ause of death. Her belief in God was strong, the Bible being her oft end book, consequently a kind for - lying spirit which dominated her haracter was clearly visible by all with whom she cane in contact. Her isters, 'Miss C. S. Millen and Mrs. . J. Garrett, reside on the home - teed. The funeral service was beau - fully conducted by the United hu•ch minister of Londesboro, Rev, r. Gardiner. The expressions of ympathy, floral and others were all eaply appreciated by the relatives. He that overcometh, the same shall e clothed in white raiment and I ill not blot out his name out of the ook of life, but I will confess hie ane before My Father which is in eaven.—Rev. 3:5. e 5 n Number on roll, 16; average at tendance, 1'.31. t --M. DOUGLAS, teacher. fa Mrs. days. Mr. Austin Hart from his hunting trip in (Miss Eva Gilbert of Clipton the week at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gibson of 19 tr5 oit spent Christmas with the la ter's another, Mrs, McDougall o Goderich. , The pupils of ,S. S. No. 10, is capably directed by their teacher Miss Marion Forbes, entertains their parents and friends by an ex ceptienally good program on Thurs day afternoon of last week. Miss Grace Stirling of Toronto 1 spending the holiday season wit her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ja Stirling of the sixth concession. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Livermore .o London are spending the Christina season with the tatter's brother, M Lawrence Stephenson. Miss Marion Middleton, teacher o .S S. No. 9, assisted by her pupil entertained the parents and friend of the section to a Christmas tre and concert on Thursday evening. Following is the school report o S. S. No. 8, Goderieh, for the month of November and December: Sr. V ---,Elizabeth Thiel, 77. Sr. 4th—Jean Johnston, 65; Sylvi Lowden 63. Jr. 4th—Betty Stirling, 68; Glady Clark, 58; Grant Stirling 55. Sr. 3rd—Eliner Johnston 55; Thel ma Johnston, 46. Jr. 8A-7—Harold Warner 50; Doug las Stirling 42; Mildred Westlalt 41. 2nd—Robert Hopson 60; Kennet Stirling 37. lst—Oliver Hopson 66; Keit Stirling 41. Pr.—Helen Pearson 75. Sylvia Lowden had least mistake in spelling during November an Elmer Johnston during December. t a d r g c E s ti M d w b n h Today They Just Buy Their Tickets Travellers by rail in these en, lightened days don't know how lucky they area All they have to do is buy their tickets, go on beard and settle down for a comfortable trip. In the sixties and seventies of the last cen- tury it was a vastly different coati ter, as J. E. Dobbs reveals in the December issue of the Canadian Na- tional Railways 'Magazine. Some, times, he relates, "passengers would find themselves stalled miles away from a village owing to engine Itii( 41ry1+ nt• DR. A. C. HUNTER OF GODERICH PASSES Q Despite a blustery, wintry da hundreds .02 citizens in all walks.of life today turned out to pay a last tribute to the memory of Dr, A. C Hunter, for forty-two years a medi• cal practitioner in Goderieh and Prominent and much beloved citizen The large auditorium of Knox Pres- byterian Church was filled and over, flowed into the gallery for the pubs lie service which was in charge of Rev. D. 3. Lane and Rev. R. C. Me- Dermid, of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Toronto, a former minister and personal friend, both of whom paid striking tribute to the worth of deceased. Dr. Hunter was an outstanding citizen, a typical family physician and held the positions of medical officer of health and coroner at the time of his death, which occurred suddenly on Saturday night as he was about to retire after distributing Christmas presents to his friends. Ile was also an elder and member of the session of Knox Church. Long before the remains were brought from the family ]rove, where a private service was held, the church was well filled. The Town Council, members of the church ses' sion, of the medical profession, of Maitland Lodge, A.F. & A. M. and representatives of the official life of the town all attended in a body" A short Masonic service, conducted by Bro. F. G. Weir, W.M„ was held just before the Brethren and citizens filed past for a final view of the remains. Seldom at a funeral in Goderich have so many beautiful floral tributes been in evidence. The active pallbearers were George MacVicar, H. J. A. Mac- Ewen, Dr. J. M. Field, S. D. Croft, Charles Saunders and F. G. Weir. The honorary pallbearers were J. B. Rey- nolds, C. A. Reid, Harry Black, Roy Patterson, E. C. Beacom, Judge Dud, ley Holmes, Barrie and H, C. Dunlop. A surpliced choir sang Psalm 19: "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want," a favorite of deceased. Interment was made in Maitland cemetery,, Goderieh. breakdown or snowdrifts, and the effort to keep up steam consumed all the cordwood in the engine ten- der. If no wood supply was readily available the matin passengers would be handed axes and each w ould be expected to do his bit by felling and splitting trees. If the patrons of the railroad 'showed any reluctance in this process of `weeding up,' the engineer and fireman would settle; down for a nap until such time ,an the pasengers took a more favorable view of the matter. Heavy snow was a serious problem in the days of the wood'bnrners. Sometimes' trains would he stuck for clays, while fuel for the engine and food for the trav- ellers ran short. The principal snow .fighting equipment consisted. of shovels and the strong backs of the male passengers and the crew. e.