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SEAPORT
, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1928.
DINNERS and SUPPERS
Regularly
IIOT LUNCHES
at all hours
OUR NOME MADE SPECIALTIES
',Prices Reasonable
TheOlynipia
Confectionery and Restaurant
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ant..
Fish'
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HIS�la HuTC
Frozen Salmon Trout,, Frozen
Herrings, LakeUerrings, Hol-
land Herrings
ollandHerrings• and Fillets of
Haddie.
:hits Knight Soap, at 10c a
cake at 6 for 25c
Gletubei'Saks, a splendid con-
ditioner for stdek, 61bs.. 25c
IRpsora Salts 6 lbs for 2 e
a lb .
fo 25c
Sulphur,
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6
Anty Drudge, we retro , end
or cleaning at 10e or 3 fo 25e
fo e g �;
Macaroni in bulk 3 lbs. for 25e
5c for
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.i reg. ..
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Writing Pads and Envelo p:'s,
we have special values.
Extracts, at 100 or 3 for • 25e
. t s, ,
Cipp's or Carter's Pills' for
Plants, The correct way to
fertilize house plants. One
Cipp per plant ' a month•
l0c package
' er and
Cheese, made in October
June 1927. also June 1926
mild, medium or old 30e to 350
Butter, choice dairy butter 38c
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CHURCiL CARD.
North Side United Church -Pastor,
Rev. W.: P.. Lan; B.A..
Sunday, Jan. 29th.-ib1'a.m, Public
Worship, subject, "The Crown of
Glory," Third . in the series-iMes-
sages from the Messages' to the
Churches.
2;30 p.m. -S. S. and Bible Classes.,
p.m. --Public Worship, subject,
Sunk in Debt."
PHILATHEA CLASS.
The Class Phflat l
h ass of the United
Church ]Sunday "school held their
monthly meeting on Wednesday,
evening at .the home of Mrs, J. B.
Tyernan. When' -the business of the
'class was •concluded, life membership
certificates to the W.M,S. were pre-
sented to Miss McBride and Miss
Alexander. Then a social hour, was
spent. The class would have you
watch
for further announcements un omen
is of
their Leap Year social
SOCIAL- EVENING.
St. Thomas' Anglican Church held
a.very pleasant evening m the parish
ball on; ,Friday last, Despite the
tormyweather a goodly number of
the congregafto'n 'wei;e ,¢xesetit; 'W-
ing ing the evening the church orchestra
under the direction of Mr. J, R
Lamiman, furnished the music. A.
solo. by Mrs. J. R. -•Archibald was also
much- enjoyed. joyed. The euchre prizes
were' won as follows: , Most games,
ladies,- Mary Archibald,p 'gentlemen,
Herbert Peterson; lone hands, Mrs. J.
..R. Archibald; consolation, Jessie Ar-
chfbald.
I. O. O. F. INSTALLATION.
On Wednesday evening last, Jan.
18th, installation of officers took ;place
h Fidelity Lodge I.O,IO.F. No. 55,
D,D.GM, Moffatt and his installing
team from 'Brucefield officiating. The
officers are: N.G., Ed. Mole; V!G.,
Allen Reid; R,'S., C. Aberhart;
W, H. Golding; Treas., John Thomp-
son; R.S:N:G., ,Thos. -Sickell; L.S.
N.G., Jno, Stewart; warden, Dr. Har-
burn; conductor, A. McGavin; chap-
lain, W. Edmunds; :L.SJS., Jno. Cluff;
R!S,S., Chas, Ross; I'G„ Bert 'Wil-
liafns; O:G., A. Westcott;
Chas. Adams; +LjS.VJ&., Thos, Sharp.
Lunch was served afterwards,
MRS. FALLIS TO
SPEAK AT CLINTON.
A public meeting
will be held in
Clinton,. 'Tuesday, .January 31st, at 8
o'clock, over the public library. The
meeting will be addressed by Mrs.
I'allisPeterboro,who has charge
of the of o work. of organizing gnizing the Young
Conservatives in Western Ontario. As
many 'as. -possible are urged to be
Present„. Col. 11-1. iB. Combe is presid
ent, and 'W. S. R. Holmes, secretary,
of Clinton Conservative Association.
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BI6REDUCTIONS
Having decided to make changes which will require room
we find we must reduce our stock by at least half.
With this end in view we are .offering big . reductions in
all lines of Leather and Felt Footwear, Hockey ShoeS etc
Ptd. Leather Slipper r. $2.49
Laches Pt .Tae o pp e4,75 for
g $
Hockey Shoes, ,P'rofessional up to $5,50 for $3.95
Men's Lightning Hitch Type for- $2.219.
Men's House SliPPers up to $1.75 for 99c,
'
Ladies' Felt Slippers •u 5 to.$1.35 for 'TSC.
Ladies' Satin Boudoirs up to $1.75 for
Every Leather Shoe in store :reduced
F. W. WI66
BOOTS and SHOES
SDAFOR'1'H
99c
ANNUM. "MEETING OF
THE UNITED CHURCH
A very large number of the eongre-
gation attended the annual meeting of
North Side Milted Church held on
Monday evenieg, Jan, 23rd in the
Sunday` .School room,
Devotional exercises were conduct-
ed by the paster, Rev. W. P. Lane,
who also presided over the evening's
proceedings.
By arrangement of the General
Council of the .United Church of Can-
ada the end of the church year has
been changed from the 3lst of March'
to the 31st of -December, This means
that the reports given are for nine
months only. As each organization
of the congregation made its report a
very satisfactory situation was re-
vealed, •
The grand total raised by the chn-
gregetion and all the organizations
in the. nine month period was $7,-
67900, The full amount of the alloca-
tion for the Maintenance and Exten-
sion Fund was reached$1,2,75,00be-
u
ing forwarded, The W, M. S. was
alsb stt'ecessful in going over the top,
the sunt of $5125,00 being sent to the
treasurer' :of the Presbyterial, . The
Sunday school report "showed that
over $300:00 had been raised. Ladies'
Aid Societygathered $422.00. All the
other organizations reported their as
t'ivities and successful operation,
which were &ratifying to , the whole
congregation,: Hearty votes of thanks
were. tendered?to'the Stewards, the
teachers and ()Veers of the Sunday
School, the leaders pf the C. IG 1. T„'
TaxisSquares, Trail Rangers, ,Mission
Band League, thee choir, th'e two
treasurers; to the Ladies' Aid,for the
prospective lunch' abd tei all others
who in any way hfd contributed to
the success of the year.' A special,
vote of appreciatioteeQf the work of
the pasta was erten e'd to him and
associated with .him nil this expression
of esteem were: ]alts -Lade and Miss
Helen Lane _r
]After' the doxology was stung and
the benediction pronougced, a rsocial.
hour was enjoyed, The Ladies' Rid
Society served ardelicious lunch,.
The people oPN:teeth Side see many
reasons for thankfulness to a grac-
ious Providence gad:with ati5es spirit
of hope and endeaacarface ,thlt future
feeling that still better thingseare in
store for them under the gtDetance
and blessing of Alrnighty: God, a
'SHORT COURSE NEWS.
ex"f''vee%'wrll' seg tlre'-closln oth
the Short Course, aft event which the
members of both classes will regret.
'The boys have a busy week ' ahead.
E. S, Snyder, BSA., M.,S, will lecture
on Poultry on Tuesday ' morning,
Jan. 31, and part of the afternoon. It
is expected that a large number will
attend' with their problems in con-
nection With poultry raising. On
Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2nd, there
will be -special lectures on fanning
mills and seed cleaning, a topic of
-particular importance, due to the fact
that the Ontario- Government is
launching a Better Seed Campaign
this year. On Wednesday afternoon,
Feb. 1st, •the boys' class will probably
attend the Power Farming conference
held in the theatre, Mr. W. Hartry
of Seaforth will speak to the classes
on the subject of Horticulture some
time during the week.
The classes in Home Nursing and
First Aid close this week. Miss Ro-
bert leaves for Waterloo County,
where her next class will be held.
Miss I-Iouston will continue the work
next week with demonstrations in the
morning and lectures in the afternoon,
on cookery, house planning and furn-
ishing and laundering.
The classes had the usual successful
literary last Friday afternoon. Wm.
Hart was chairman. Musical selec-
tions were rendered on the accordion
by .Miss E. Way and the violin '' by
Wilson McCartney. A reading was
thproduced byArchie Somerville; and
e class -paper, edited by:the girls,
was read by Miss Gladys Holland,
Thero ramme closed with im-
promptu
promptu speeches and a good old-
fashioned geography match,
JOHN J. HAYS IS WARDEN.
John J. Hays, of Stephen Town-
ship, was elected warden of Huron
County Council Tuesday, defeat-
ing Reeves McQuaid and Backer. Mr.
Hayswas escorted to the chair bairb
e
Y Mr,
McQuaid and theoath ofoffice was
administered by ex -Warden Klopp._
The newly elected warden is a native
of Huron, having been born in the
townshiphe represents.
LIONS MEAT.
'The regular meeting of the Lions
Club was held in the "Commercial
Hotel dining room last Monday even-
ing, A full attendance greeted Lion
Dr. Bechely in the chair.' After .the
luncheon and reports front the Christ-
mas Tree and Christmas Cheer com-
mittee, Judge (ohn Jackson, as guest
of the evening, gave the Lions a most
interesting and illuminative discourse
on Boys' Work, illustrating` the same
with personal experiences which were
highly. instructive, . This most ,suc-
cessful and enjoyable meeting was
brought to a,close with the Lions
Roar and the singing of the National
Anthem: .
Phone 84.
' The old familiar sights of ours
Took marvellous shapes; strange
donee and towera
Rose up where Sty or corn -crib stood,',
Or garden wall or belt of wood.
yno,vgvuncl," Whinier,
$1 A YEAR.
DIED IN DAKOTA, i WINTHROP,
The sad news was received by •rela-
tives here of the death of Mrs, George
Fowler, of Fargo, North Dakota, on
Monday, January 23rd, Mrs, Fowler.
had been in poor health the past year
and Was severely 111 sifice Christmas,
She was 78 years of age, daughter
of the late Mr. Francis Fowler, of
Harpurhey,and a sister of Mr, Joseph
Fowler, Burgs road west, and' the
late Miss Frances Fowler, DE Sea -
forth. Over forty years ago she was
married to Mr. • George Fowler and
they went to Dakota to live. B§sides
her husband, she leaves one daughter
and five sons: One son, Mr. ]Harry
Fowler, lives. in Winnipeg.
SEED CLEANING TRAIN
COMING TO SEAFORTH.
The Seaforth Agricultural Society
has just been advised that the Ontar-
io Government 'Seed 'Cleaning Demon-
stration Train will be in Seaforth on
Monday,February Y 27th, Farmersmors
and others wishing seed grain or clo-
ver seed cleaned must be et the train
not Tater than 9,00 a,m, and the' limit
for; any one person is 30 bushels,' Ex-
pert and practical agriculturists will
deliver addresses and answer allques-
tions in regard to clean seed and a
demonstration on the different ,kinds
of seed cleaning machines will ' be •lei-.
von, This trail' will not return to this
vicinity for some years • and every.
person interested should take advan-
tage of the opportunity.
C. G. T.
The Cheerful Chums C, G,?1, T,
Group met on Tuesday evening in the
vestry of the church,' The President,
Miss Helen Thompson, presided,, The
roil call was answered with a favorite
winter sport and was followed by the
Scripture reading by Isabel Forrest.
The devotional .talk' -entitled ' , "The
Child and Prayer," was given by ,Alice
Thompson. The business part of; the
meeting was opened and several: com-
mittees appointed, A skating .,party
was arranged for, with the Trail
Rangers, and after -some other minor
arrangements the business part was
ad]ourned
Iona Wallace closed the
meeting prayer. with
HOCKEY.
Seaforth-Mitchell.-Defeat met the
Collegiate Junior Wossa team at Mit-
chell .on'Friday evening last:' The
score was 112'1. The • players s were
P Y
no doubt more in a. condition., to get
-into a' steam heatev.thdti into a53ioek-:
ey game after driving in cars through
the bitterly cold- snowstorm for 12
miles. It was 10 o'clock before they
arrived at Mitchell, The return trip
was made by train on Saturday
morning, the cars being left in Mitch-
ell till Monday, when the road was
more open, • Mitchell lineup: Goat,.
• Moses; defense, 'Graham and Fawm;
wings, Moore and Porteitfieid; .centre,
David -son; sub., Rock.
Seaforth-Clinton.--The Wossa team
avenged their defeat by Mitchell on
Friday by a 3-1 .victory over Clinton
on Clinton ice 00 Monday night, The
local line-up for the two games: Goal,
N. Jefferson; defense; C Trott, N.
Cardno; •wings, ,Parke ancl McDon-
aid; centre, Rennie.
EG1 tONDV•ILLE.
The weekiy meeting of the Young
People's Society of Egmondville
United Church took place on Mon-
day night with .Ranald Reinke in the
chair. After the first hymn was sung,
Miss E, Nott led in prayer. Mr,
Frank Case read the -.first part of
Scripture lesson and Miss M. Wal-
lace the second part. Mr. ,Ranald
Reinke gave a very interesting and
inspiring talk an the "Dynamic Word"
with sub-title,"What Difference does
Reading the Bible Make. A poem
entitled Books of theBible,"thenn
was read
by J. Chesney. Mr. J.
Wilkinson read an article, based on
the topic, explaining how the four
gospels els came tosMissAlice
pbe ed
used,
Thompson then read a poem entitled,
"My Bible.". Miss Sadie .Howatt was
pianist and was accompanied b
py Mr,
Bob Tyndall on the saxaphone and
Mr. Edwin Chesney on the ,violin.
During intermission, groups ,were,
formed and a penny contest took
place. The winning group was that.
of Edwin Chesney. Following the in-
termission the minutes were read by
the secretary, Miss Laura McMillan.
After deciding
to have a debate in o
g th
near future, the meet's was closed
with a hymg n' and Mizpah benediction..
Miss Jean Smith will be in charge of
the next meeting.
BOWLERS' EUCHRE.
A very large crowd was present in
the G.W.V A, on Tuesday evening for
'the euchre and dance under the 'aus-
pices of the ,Bowlers' Club. The prizes
were awarded to Mrs. W. 7. Duncan,
a china cake tray, and to Mr, Nelson
Govenlock a brass candlestick. The
proceeds go to the new bowling park,
the construction of which is being
carried on by the Lions Club and the
Bowling Club.
CHISELI'IURST.
Mr, James Wilkinson, of London, is
visiting with his parents here,
Mr, Glen McLean is visiting
friends in Detroit..
'Miss Violet Gill, of London,' was
visiting friends'` in Ch-iselhurst last
week,
The Ladies' Aid and W.MS, meet-
ing will be held at the home of Mrs.
Thomas Archibald on Wednesday
afternoon, February lst.
The Glee Club met at the home of
Mrs, Joseph. Dolntage last week and
spent the evening in progressive eu-
chre. The first prize, a beautiful
whipped cream set, was won by Mrs.
W. 'C, Bennett, The consolation, a
candy jar, went to Miss Lydia Reid.
After the games a dainty luncheon
was served by the hostess.
We congratulate Mr. Joseph Dol -
mage on winning first prize at the
stag euchre ]held in L,'O.L', hall, Sea-
forth, last week,
Don't forget the progressive euchre
and dance to be in the hall on
Tuesday evening, Jan. 31st.
The dance to be held last Friday
night was put off on account of the
severe storm, Watch for a later date..
Brothers Pass Away. - We were
sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Ro-
bert Holland
obert'Holland who passed peacefully
awaySunday morning, January 22nd,
r
at the homei
on
P f his Theodore 'Hot-.
S ,
land, 8th concession of McKillop, at
the ripe old age of 87 years. ,His brq-
ther, Charles, of Detroit, passed aw-
ay January 21st, just a few hours be-
fore. The late Mr, Robert (Holland
was in good heelth until a month prior.
to his death. He was born in Hullett
87 years ago, moving to the 14th con-
cession of McKillop 53 years ago..He
was married to Mary Ann Snell of
Constance, who predeceased' him a
year ago. He is survived ' by three
daughters and two sons, Mrs, W. J.
Peebles and Mrs, Giles of Saskatche-
wan, Mrs, . Roe of McKillop, Moody
of Grey and Theodore of McKillop,
also one brother,- James, in Clinton.
A private funeral was held at the,
home of his son Theadnre on Mon-
day afternoon. The services were
conducted by. the Rev. Mr. Smith.,
The pallbearers were this two sons,
Moody and Theodore, Messrs, Hugh
Ross, John Shannon, Theron Bottles
and Alex; Cuthill Interment took,
place in Brussels cemetery:" Our sym-
pathy is extended tothose who are
left to mourn the 'loss • of a loving fa-
ther and brother.
Postponed: The storm on Friday
last prevented many of the sharehol-
ders oft he McKillop Telephone 'Co.
from being present, so the annual
meeting has been postponed to this
Friday afternoon at Winthrop hall.
Congregational Meeting.- The an-
nual congregational meeting of Caven
United Church, Winthrop, was held
an Thursday aftefinoon last with a
good attendance. The reports of the
f
church officials and officers of the
church societies were encouraging and
showedlirudE►had :been. accomplished.
The managers reported total receipts
of .$181'1.40; ,Bible Class $35.95; W.M.
S., $105,25; W.M.S. • expense fund,
168.18 Y.P.S. $318.66; (Sunday School
$268.01; iLadies Md $355.32. Officers
elected for 1928 are: Session, Calvin
Hillen, Alex. Cuthill, 'Thomas Dodds,
Wm. Trewartha, Geo. McSpadden;
Board, of Managers, Robert McClure,
Wm. Somerville, . Austin Dolmage,
Chas. Dolmage, John Shannon, John
Montgomery, secretary. Ushers, C.
Dolmage, Zack McSpadden. Auditors,
Wn., Dodds, Neil Montgomery. 'Trea-
surer, John •Cuthill, assistant, . Roy
Henderson. Rev. Mr. Smith of Lon-
don will occupy the •pulpit until June,'
TUCKERSTVIIT'H•
Death of Mrs, Fisher. -The death
occurred at her late residence, 84:Du-
pont street, Toronto, early Sunday
morning, Jan. 22nd of Ellen Stobie
Fisher, in her 76th year, widow of the
late Joseph 'Fisher, She had been ail-
ing about a month and . suffered a
stroke the Sunday previous to her
death. Deceased was a resident ., of
Tuckersinith over 'fifty years, living•
on the 10th concession, from which
she moved with her husband to To-
ronto about eight years ago, ` where
Mr. Fisher passed away two years
later. Mrs, Fisher was born. in Haw-
ick, Scotland,and came Canada
about 1866 a'toa
a girl in her teens and
the family settled here. She is sur-
vived by two sons and a daughter,
Louis Fisher, T
uckers
mi
th• Dwight
ht
Fisher, Guelph, and Mrs. Alma Cow-
an,
of Detroit. One, sister, Miss Jes-
sie Stobie, also survives. The late
Alex. Stobie, of 1Seaforth, was a bro-
ther. The funeral took place Tues-
day afternoon to Mount Pleasant
Cemetery, Toronto.
Mr. and Mrs. Fisher lived for four
or five years in Egmondville and for a
time on Jarvis street, in Seaforth.
Miss Olive Corbet tof Belgrave
spentthe week end at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Wallace.
Mr, L, Fisher of the Mill road left
Monday for Toronto to attend the
funeral of his mother, Mrs, Fisher,
Mr. T. Richardson spent a . few
days in Sarnia.
-Mrs• Alex. Souter is •confined to bed,
through illness and is seriously sick.
Mr, Sam Cudntore pressed hay for
Mr, Aiex. Wallace Monday after-
noon,
VARNA.
Mr, Wm, Taylor shipped live stock
to Toronto Saterday.
There is an epidemic known as
"stomach flu" prevalent in our .com-
munity, 'It comes 'quick, goes quick
and leaves you slow,
Mr, M. Elliott shipped live stock to
Toronto Saturday, also. Beatty Bros.
and Mr, P. Weekes shipped a ear
load of live stock to Toronto.
Mr, R. Johnston of Bayfield is vis -
Ring at the hone of Mr, W, Johnston.
Mr, George Beatty Sr, spent the
week end in Toronto.
IIn uu Awn limwldwneu>T, I
in
wU lesS someone tells her ati®ut her tyres -
shell need an extension on her arm
The woman is far-sighted, but
doesn't know it, How ridiculous
shemakes herself look, in her at-
tempt to read the menu! Too
many women, and men too, go
through this same futile perfor-
mance, Be sure .that your own
sight is normal?
Have your eyes examined/
.Fred. S. Savauge
Jeweler and Optometrist
M. Ross Savauge, R.O. Eyesight Specialist.
31'rttsroureh rillyer
ZrnnJ are rhe best
bnoron to censor
Jeiellif•
BRU'CEFIELD,
Y. P. S. -The monthly missionary
meeting of the Y!P!S. was held Mon-
day evening,an. 23rd,
Jshort After a
devotional period, Rev. Mr. Bremner
gave an instructive address on Africa,
using the new study book, "Drums in
the Darkness," as a guide. There
was quite a decided increase in at-
tendance but there is still room for
about twenty more. Next week, the
Social Convenor has arranged for an
interesting debate .Resolved that
poor relations are m',Resolved
bother than.
tach Thiss}iauld,eeed.will be a laugh:;
able, interesting worthwhile evenings
entertainment thatyou cannot afford
to miss. Then, at a later date, there is
to be• a mock parliament, a Valentine
social and other`' pleasant social times.
The other leaders are also planning
worth -while devotional and education-
al meetings; in fact; every leader is
bound to rise above, his competitors.
Came and have a goer] time 'with us
and help us in our avian to promote
the IChrist spirit. Meetings at 8 sharp
every Monday evening. '• 4
Mrs. John McCowan is spending
the week with her daughter,*Mrs. Bert
Batt, of Stouffville.
Mr, and Mrs, Walter Moffatt held
a community party last Friday night
which was a great success.
Miss Myrtle Pearson, of near Clin-
ton, spent the week -end at her uncle's;
Mr: Jack McEwen's.
Miss Mary McNaughton spent last
week with Mr. and Mrs. James
Thompson, of .Bayfield Road. '
Miss Retia Taylor leas arrived Nome
from visiting friends at Buffalo,
Miss Ruth and Mr. Will Caldwell
spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs.
Sinclair of the and.
We are sorry to say Mrs, Collins
is still very ill,
Mrs, G, Hill is visiting at the home
of Dr. and Mrs. Rogers of Forest this
week.
Mrs, W. Stevens attended the fun-
eral of Mrs Banes of Exeter lest
week,
Mr. Robert Hotha•m is visiting with
friends in Clinton this week.
Nurse McTavish of Clinton is in•
Brucefield this week nursing Mr. J.
McCully, who is suffering from a bro-
ken leg. The sincere sympathy of
their many friends is extended to him
and his sister, Miss McCully.
Mrs, James McQueen, who was
confined to her bed with an attack of
acute neuritis last week is now recov-
ering, her many friends will be glad
to hear.
,About thirtys Baird's
plot holder of Bard's
cemetery c e met in Walker's hall, Bruce-
field,
r tc -
rYt e
field on Saturday afternoon lase l'
most unanitnously it was decided to
grant authority to the Board of Trus-
tees to collect ,$35" from all plot owners
and $25 from owners of half plots for
perpetual maintenance of the plots.
The money will be safely invested.and
the revenue therefrom will he used
annually for the upkeep; Corner
stones, etc„' must be lowered to the
ground, level by everyone able to do
so, before the grass requires" cutting
inthespring. Power was also vested
in the Board to remove , all fences,
whether stone or . otherwise, around
plots,
CONSTANCE.
Mr, Robert Rogerson recently in-
stalled a fine radio in his home.
The Ladies' Aid of the United
Church meets on Thursday' afternoon
of this week, at the home of Mr, and
Mrs. Lindsay. There will a quilting
and iench will be served
Miss Ella Armstrongspent last
week at Exeter visititt flee 1
ANCE
G. W. V.A. CQ.UB ROOMS
SEA1lORbTH"
Friday February Mrd.
J,
Midnight �
Ali i� i
Ei er$
-
Seefa h's. Frothier Orchestra
'Under
ndei 'au?+pices of Short ' G`oiYrse
Classes in Agriculture and Home Ec-
onomics (1Sodbusters and Homemak-
ers).
Lunch will be served.
'GOMMFi CliNG 9 P.M,
Admission: $1,00 per couple, extra
lady SOc. Tax included
eiseffseessee
DUBLIN.
Annual Meeting. -Toe annual meet-
ing of the shareholders of the Mc-
Killop, Logan and .Hibbert Telephone
Co., Ltd., was held on the 18th day
of January in the village of Dublin.
The day was fine and the attendance
was good, The results of another
year's operations were quite satisfac-
tory; thanks to a gracious Providence
there is a favorable balance. It was.
decided to again distribute a 10 per
cent. dividend which will be the third
of its kind for three years in succes-
sion. The retiring Directors were
again elected by acclamation. They
are John :Bennewies,.President; John
Murray, Vice Pres,; John 3. Holland,
Robert,Burchill, Patrick Feeney, Jose
eph Warden and: A, A. Colquhouti,
Sec-Treas. The auditors elected were
A. W. Norris and W. L Queren-
gesser. The financial statement ad-
opted by the shareholders was:
R
e
ceipts-Bal.
cash on hand from .1926
$3,208.27; rentals $6,442.37; tolls $2,-
125.36, sundries $76.95, interest on de-
benture and savings account $133.05,
debenture matured $2,000, outstanding
cheques, 1927 $28;* total $14013.98.
Expenditure -Bell . Telephone tolls
$1,086,02, directors $190,'Sec-Treasur-
er $225, auditors $20, Henry Benne-
wies (lineman) $582.65, Lloyd Elliott
(lineman) $584.25, others assisting
(linemen) $86.62,' operators $1,905,
construction and maintenance $1,437.-
59; outstanding cheques .cashed in
1927 $19.50, miscellaneous $303.68, se-
cond dividend paid $1,354:50, stock .re-
turned $25, interest on stock eeturn-
ed $21.25, mortgage $2,500, cash on
hand and in bank $3,642,92; total, $14,-
013,98: The total -assets are $47,747.22
and the only liability is the stock
issued, amounting to $1.3,845, leaving
a balance of $33,902,22 over liabilities.
Memo --Cash on hand, mortgage, .:
uncollected rentals and tolls, Dec,
31, 1927, $8,218.12. Cash on hand, de-
beuture, uncollected rentals and tolTh,
and accounts receivable, Dec,- 31,
1926, $7,329,87,
(Too late for last week.) . .
Miss Mary O'Connor, of the De-
troit 'Highland Park Hospital, spent
a few days at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs, Dan, O'Connor. .
Misses Ruth and Evelyn Dillon art
spendinga few days at the ]none of.
their parents 'here, Mr. and Mrs: Joe-
eph Dillon, y
,BIRTHS,
DILLON.-ln Logan, on 'ruesd'az
Louis1Dillon. 17, 1928,
s alto (Lousnd Joseph .
Elmer),