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The Huron Expositor, 1929-02-01, Page 4Lam', `i ''ab srY p ` 'THOUSAND SAY EA year 11127 there were 82 aft ' iu the city of Toronto )4d an income in excess of tga000,as . year. In 1928 there were Par,. witki a similar income. To these people, fifty thousand a Year SRUJ` not appear so much. Per - Wine of them inherited it and it large homes or estates in the upkeep of which a thousand dollars Or two would not pay the coal bill. There are others who, no doubt, have ni.ede their money in very recent years. These men while they have ghat ability or great luck in gather - leg wealth, probably possess families *who have equal or greater ability in ending it. Keeping up with the Jones', while it may be foolish, is, at the same time, undoubtedly expensive. At the end of the year neither class of these men may have anything left ever and to them fifty thousand dol- lars would not seem an excessive in- come, not even an adequate one. But to us up in this county, fifty thousand dollars is a lot of money. We don't mean fifth thousand dollar incomes, either. When a man here has a cash capital of fifty thousand dollars, we say he is rich, and he is, as riches go in this part of the coun- try. Did you ever vision what you would or could do if you had that much money to spend, not in your life time, but every year of your life. Living where you have always liv- ed, you could increase your standard of living and that of your family many fold, even travel extensively and still have some thousands left ever at the end of the year. Would you learn to spend it all yourself, knowledge easily acquired, or would you let your town, your township, or your county share in it? If you were living in a town the gift of a few thousand dollars every year might be the means of lower- ing the taxes of that town several mills; or would you pay a certain proportion of the taxes each year? How much would you give to your church and to other churches eech year? How much to the deserving poor? How much would you give to- wards the education of your family and to the families of others, whc have not the means for education? How much would you give each year to make your town outstanding in education, in sanitation, in industry and in beauty? If you were living in a township you could buy two or three farms every year and place on them young men who have the will to work but not the capital to make a start in Rife. A few thousand dollars spent each year in acquiring the best of sires on the pure bred market would revolutionize the stook breeding in- dustry in your township in less than a decade if you gave your neighbors the free benefit of them. By a judic- ious expenditure of your surplus in- come you could make yqur township weed free; you could better your schools one hundred per cent., like- wise the living and social conditions. You could provide electric power, the installation of which you could make free to your neighbors and given the ordinary span of years before you died, you could make your township the outstanding township of your Province. And all would be accomp- lished on less than half of your in- come. Just what would you do with an in- come in excess of fifty thousand dol- lars a year? vi #mss, 4. i 1` cik'ailist�eg tralaua tat AIV., v the birtxrn l r •off tea? t vr1grtla;%, et, , p y ether kpe Patted tate°.' , chapter of "Drama in the tt'armless. Alm, er deeem eel use ie14, a pee• � Bar, I�org' 1i'4' a a�di et s en all The offering and business was then ate . u, ,Se t a I tarsal. he ' e ' ';or t Life and Works aturns," quoting ;then. it was dea:ided to:., hold fila° Ye' w ilk'" S tent; 'q &1.1e&a ewe WTI ha Iteema: air 'kz kr- of morns' poems and February meetingon the 15th. the Toronto dzaraxa�- Clarisaaraas ween, nave seep, • "•Cocky Q1' the North" was Day of Prayer. We closed our eet- a very 'interesting talkabolet his tinier.' played by tile pipers and the audi- ting by singing Hymn 397, and an Mrs. E. Eat delighted taaaudie�ce enc° sang "Remain' in the Glcamin'„ repeating the Lord's Prayer in uni- with a solo. The',eleetaon c1 offleers son. took place as follow: President, Notes.—Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cauxip- Jean Ivisoan; vice-president, Wik1 bell, of Hay, visited at the benne of Thomson; eeeretary-treasurer, Nor- Mr. and Mrs. H. Love for a few day's. man Alexander; social and literary —The Young People's League will be committee, Grace Cooper, Dorothy held on Monday evening, February McLean, Archie Parsons; missionary 4th. Miss Martha Carlile's group will committee, Mary Thomson, Isabelle be in charge of the meeting. — Mr. Alexander, Jean Bell; fellowship corn - Samuel Walker was removed to the hittee, Olga Bell, Florence Thomson, Clinton Hospital on Saturday and in- Mildred Workman; Christian citizen- trnds going through an operation in ship, Gladys •McLean, Beatrice Coop - the near future.—The annual meet- er, Alex. McMurtrie; pianists, Donna ing of the rnllsgreen United Church Sith, Harvey McClymont. The meet - will be held on Thursday evening, ing was closed by all repeating the February 7th, at 8 o'clock. Misspell benediction. The next meet- ing will be Sunday evening, Febru- ary 3rd. ICeLfl / V llil2LIE Notes. --Miss Gladys Johns has been in bed for over a week with bron- chitis, but is improving.—The Live Oak Mission Circle met at the home of their, 'Honorary President, Mrs. Charles Johns, on Thursday evening of last week.—Mr. Walter Johns is ,spending a few weeks at his home here.—Mrs. J. McFalls visited her sis- ter, Mrs. Wes. Horne, for a few days last week.—Miss Lena Pym visited in St. Marys last Sunday.—Mr. Bruce Cooper's family have been sick with the flu, but are recovering.—The con- gregational meeting was held in the church last Tuesday afternoon, about 100 being present. The reports of the various societies. were read and discussed. It was decided to hold combined services for the next four Sundaes until March 1st. Sunday school will commence at 2 p.m. and church service at 3 p.m. A Youthful Sportsman. Master Earl Coultis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ncl- eon Coultis, made a record, we 'believe, when he went 'hunting alone on his lather's farm armed with a rifle, and c taeceeded in shooting a 101/4 pound Seek rabbit. Is there another nine - r -old boy who can beat this? Many elle old sport has tramped many weary edits and brought back nothing. Iii IIL1LEGEKE 'N M.S.—The regular Monthly meet- , vita Women's Missionary So- y vas held onT10ednesday, Jane- Ett. 2.3o pm. Wo opened rtntetibe siiiiging Illyrian 571. der' them led in prayer. B?wp�'Yll"ly ',Ilia 'r+'r'1"l . road Ite'Cf- a' � lis I77r1 rh elle ;, •r:2" of morat vSeled 6' tad' 01 vela 43,17, REGI I LIL®IP' Telephone Meeting. — The annual meeting of the McKillop Telephone System was held in the Foresters' Hall, Constance, on Friday of last week with a fair attendance of sub- scribers present. The following of - fitters were appointed for the year: President, M. Armstrong; Treasurer, John Eckert; Secretary, J. (•+ . Goven- lock. The Council—McKillop Council met as per statute on Monday, January 14th. Members all present and sub- scribed to the oath of office, Reeve, John Dodds; Councillors, John Camp- bell, John Eckert, Dan Regele and Thomas McKay. The officials of last year were re -appointed with the ex- ception of assessor, James O'Sullivan being appointed to that office. The meetings of council this year are to be held on the last Saturday of each month at the Carnegie Hall, Seaforth, next regular meeting being on Satur- day, February 23rd. — John McNay, Clerk. WIlNTIRll OIP' Notes.—The "Glee Club" met at the home of Mrs. Saul Shannon last Tuesday evening, January 22nd. Sev- eral hours were spent in progressive euchre. Mrs. John A. Montgomery captured first prize, a dainty cream pitcher and sugar bowl. Mr. John A. Montgomery won men's first prize, a smoking set. Consolation prizes went to 'Miss Lydia Reid and Mr. Ferg. Bullard. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess, after which a few hours were spent in singing. — Mr. Neil Montgomery, of Wingham, spent the week end at his home here.—We were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Frederick J. Horn, who passed away last Thursday evening at Mit- chell. He was an odd and respected resident of Winthrop for a number of years. His wife predeceased him 13 years ago. Four sons and eight daughters survive—'Miss Jean Hol- land is spending a few days with friends in Seaforth.—One of Win- throp's highly respected residents nass:•d away at the home of Mrs. A. Carmichael, of Grey Township, on Tuesday morning last, in the person of Mr. Rus ben Hart. He had been in ill health for some time. The funeral took place from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lou Sparling„ east of Winthrop, on Thursday last. Rev. Mr. Smith officiated, L.O.L. 813 tak- ing charge of the funeral. Our deep- est sympathy is extended to those who are left to mourn.—Mr. Harry Hart, of Ethel, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Sparling, where he attended the funeral of his bro- ther, Mr. Reuben Hart.—Mr. and Mrs. William Ross and little daughter, of Hullett, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Little. ---Miss Bessie Blan- chard, of Stratford, is spending her holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Blanchard. ZURICH Telephone Meeting. — The annual meeting of the subscribers of the Hay Municipal Telephone System was held in the Town Hall here last Saturday afternoon. The auditors' report shows that the system is in a healthy, con- dition financially, with a cash balance of $1,438.15 and surplus assets of $26,841.49. At the end of last year 708 subscribers were connected with the system, a gain of 14 over the year 1927. Hay Insurance Company.—The an- nual meeting of the Hay Township Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co. was held at the hall here on Monday afternoon, and was well attended des- pite the stormy weather. The finan- cial report shows total assets of "226,920.22, including residue of premium notes of $201,027.13. The Company had no liabilities at the end of the year. Total receipts a- mounted to $20,093.20 and payments Ito $$)�5,496.09, leaving cash on hand,. $4,68U.11. Total bosses paid during 1928 amounted' to $10,381.56. The Company has 2,001policies in force, covering property amounting to $7,852,300. The three directors elect- ed are Goldie Graham, Stephen Webb end Peter Martene; auditors, W. S. Johnston and A. F. Hess. At the meeting of the Board after the annual meeting, Mr. .1. P. Rau was appoint- ed president for the year, and Mr. W. H. Sweitzer, vice-president. Mr. H. Silber, Crediton, is Secretary - Treasurer, and Mr. William Lamont, Zurich, general agent. Notes—An interesting game of hockey was played on the local rink on Monday evening between Hensall and Zurich teams, the game ending in a tie, score being 3 to 3.—Rev. Father Marchand, of Stratford, has 'been ap- pointed priest of the R. C. Church, Drysdale, to succeed the late Rev. J. E. Gerard. Father Marchand took charge last Sunday—A- smoker and yard party was held in the hall here on Wednesday evening under the aus- pices of the local R. C. Church.— Messrs. hurch—Messrs. W. Fritz and F. Thiel were business visitors in Kitchener over Sunday.—Mr. John Fuss is under the doctor's care and is slowly improving. fI PP1N Entertainment—An„nherbatnmenit will be w 'riven in St. Andres United Qharth, $ippen, 'e on Tnday, February 19th, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid. when Mr. italph Gordon, of Toronto, carteomist and entertainer, will be Dreamt Admission: Adults 40e, Children 20e. 2190-A Y.P.L.—The Young People'° League hold their meeting o day even- ing, January' 25th, with Rev. Conner sirdiuvg gain. Jean biotin as alienist. Bela Coope i*ead the ',' 'iptureles- lent and Olga Bell took the devotional Notes..—Mr. William Moore, of our village, received the sad news of the death of his sister, Mary, who died at Thamesford the latter part of the week. Miss Moore would be well re- membered by many of the older ones in this community, as she had lived here for a good many years, and even after moving away made many visits to our village, where her many friends were always glad to see her. She leaves to mourn her loss, three bro- thers, naively,. William, of our vil- lage, and Carson and George, of Algoma, all of whom have the sym- pathy of this community—One of the heaviest snowfalls of the winter came on Monday night of this week, when nearly two feet of snow fell on the level and some places more. The cars have found it very difficult in getting through and should more follow it will completely tie motoring up.—The old time dance, which was held in the new hall on Friday evening last, was well attended and a good time was spent. The music was furnished by Messrs. Hayter and Cochrane and Mr. William Workman as floor manager. This Friday evening an orchestra dance will be held when Steeper's orchestra, of Wingham, will again be on hand to furnish the music. — Mr. and Mrs. William Harvey, of London, are moving into Mr. Butt's residence at the north end of the village, and intend to became residents of our village for some time.—Mr. Hugh Mc- Gregor has treated himself to a fine new King radio of the latest model. —We are sorry to report that Wal- ter McCullough is not improving as quickly as his friends would like.— Messrs. Gilbert Jarrott and Clarence McLean, both of Western University, London, spent the week end with their parents.—Miss 0. Finnigan spent tht week end with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elgie, Jr., of Tuckersmith.—Some in this community are still confined to their rooms with the flu and bad colds. —Miss Etta Bell, of Westervelt, Lon- don, spent the week end with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bell. Death of a Highly Respected Resi- dent.—Mr. John McDougall, of the town line, Stanley, was found dead in the cellar of his home on Friday eve- ning last, by some of his neighbors, who had come over to do chores. Mr. McDougall on the night previous to his death, had been talking and chat- ting away to some of the neighbor folk until about 10 p.m. and after their departure had gone down cellar to get coal for the fire, and Ehile in the act, was no doubt stricken with a heart attack, from which he passed away. Mr. McDougall had lived alone on the farm and has been a resident of this community for a great many years. He was of a quiet nature and was highly respected by all who knew him, and his sudden calling away was a shock to the whole community. The funeral was held from St. Andrew's United Church on Monday, where the deceased had been a life-long mem- ber, and was conducted by his pastor, the Rev. R. Conner. His remains were laid peacefully away in Ross' Cemetery. Horticultural Society.—The annual meeting of the Kippen Horticultural Society was held Monday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dinsdale, with about thirty members pre -sent. Reports were received. The following officers were elected: Presi- dent, Miss Jennie Chesney; vice-presi- dents, Mr. Mex. Monteith and Mrs. .James Mustard; secretary, Miss Jean Ivison; directors, Mr. William Ivison, Miss Jean Ivison, Mrs. John Hender- son, Miss Jean McLean, Mrs. D. Aik- cnhead, Mrs. Wm. Alexander, Mrs. Reid Torrance, Mrs. (Rev.) Conner. The delegates chosen to attend the provincial annual meeting to be held in Toronto in February, were Miss Mabelle Whiteman and Miss Jean McLean. . Mrs. Monteith gave a very interesting account of the convention which she attended in Toronto. The total membership for last year was 98. This speaks well for Kippen. Burns' Night at Port Huron.—The Port Huron paper makes the follow- ing reference to the celebration of Burns' 'night in that city, and the prominent part taken in the program by a well known Kippen boy: "Once a yeas" the royal Scotch haggis has its big day in Port Huron. The Scotch delicacy is the featured dish of the annual dinner of the Caledonian so- ciety at which the birthday of Robert Burns, Scotland's great poet, is cele- brated. The Scots held their fourth annual dinner Friday night in Wesley hall on the 170th anniversary of the poet's birth. Mrs. George Lawrie, who has cooked the haggis for all of these dinners here, again provided the dish. In answer to many inquiries about the haggis, Mrs. Lawrie states that it is a meat pudding made of the heart, liver, lights and other parts of a sheep, which are minced with oatmeal, suet and onions and season- ed and boiled in a sheep's stomach. Mrs. Lawrie hunted the district over without finding an available sheep stomach but otherwise the haggis was compounded according to i tradition. It required half a day to prepare the ingredients which are cooked three and one-half hours. The completed pudding weighed 25 pounds. The rest of the menu for the dinner consisted of roast tat t I ery, apple sauce, rolls, cherry pie and coffee. More than 200 persons at- tended the dinner. The haggis was carried to the table while "The Hag- gis March" was played by Pipers Geo. G. Forsythe and Robert d. Pulford, Port Huron; and James Stewart, of Sarnia. William MaeLarent I3ioig, president of the Caledonian society, recited Burns' "Addreee to the Rag- es!' Bev. P. IL l tarda& gave the ilavoca'tioii. Colin C. f th egos, in fntroduthg 1ltr. I ijg as toestinasiter, characterizedhizlri as "the Led reefedled, "Pella Jean Tviilon >t �r .. limey, Ora farm n i Se h bi toeyea d lit sthn e 'WeedMeta on Tins' ill* ill Melt in Porn MVO% ti &ea'Who dela ilrao'te of °a�sile;al Biali r9, u IPei er, the Map Mere of i�, r ' °dry la o'lf tin William Mae eod recited "Grannie's Lad5lie," one of Harry Lauder's reci- tations. Songs and jokes by Archie '1acCulloch; London, Ont., v'ere en- husiastically received. Miss Bella Cameron, in Scotch costume, danced the Highland fling and other dances. ,Tames Cameron sang a number of old Scotch songs. . Little Miss Turner, of Sarnia, also sang. Mrs. L. 1.1. Rise - borough accompanied the singers on the nano. Iawthorne Crawford rendered accordion selections. Gor- don McNutt recited Burns' "Cotter's Saturday Night." Mr. McGr egor and Mr. MacLeod were the committees in charge." poi poi oes, urnaps, ce - )Hl lFi NSAL L A. Y. P. A.—The regular meeting of St Paul's A. Y. P. A. was held Monday evening last with the Presi- dent, Mr. S. L. Peppler, in the chair. The meeting opened with a hynan, fol- lowed by prayer by the rector, Rev. T. W. Jones. The minutes of the last meeting were' read by the Secretary, Mrs. W. 0. Goodwin, and business transacted, after which the Social Committee took charge of the even- ing. A very excellent programme was presented, consisting of a solo by Mr. W. 0. Goodwin; reading, Miss A. 'haddock; duet, Misses Beryl Drummond and Irene Hoggarth; piano solo, 'Miss M. Drummond; read- ing, Mrs. Peppler. A ladies' quart- ette followed and shadow graphs and contests, after which a dainty lunch was served and a social half hour enjoyed by all present. Mission Circle.—The Mollard Mis- sion Circle met on Friday evening of last week and held a very enjoyable meeting, with an attendance of six- teen members. The president, Miss Elva Shaddoelt, presided. Following the opening hymn, Miss Gladys Pass- more read the Scripture lesson; a de- lightful reading, "Jinunie's New Suit" v,as given by Miss Gladys Luker ; Miss Mary MoKaig read one of Mrs. Ethel Child's ` stories, "The King's Daughter," which was much enjoyed. One of the most pleasing features of the evening was the election of of- ficers for this year, resulting as fol- lows: Honorary President, Miss A. E. Consitt; President, Miss Elva Shaddock; 1st Vice President, Miss Alma Scruton; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Lee Hedden; Recording Secretary, Miss Mary McKaig; Treasurer, Miss Gladys Luker; Corresponding Secre- tary, Miss Grace Stone; Christian Stewardship, Miss Mildred .Scruton ; mite box Supt., Miss Gladys Pass- more; pianist, 'Miss Marion Sinclair; assistant, Miss Edeara Monroe; press secretary, Mrs. Lee Redden. Follow- ing the conclusion of the business part, contests and games were indulg- ed in, followed by lunch. The Art of Growing Old.—The fol- lowing article, taken from the Free Press, written by Miss Isabel Gra- ham, of Seaforth, refers to Mrs. Mar- garet Agur, ,of Hensall: "Mrs. Mar- garet Agur is one of the few people who seem to understand the. art of growing old, both beautifully and gracefully. Although she has just en- 'ered upon her 97th year, she says she still finds'4 great deal to live for. This dear la, whose face reflects the peace and Joy in her soul, was born in Gramma, 'Prince Edward dis- trict, in the vicinity of Toronto, re- ceiving part of her education in the latter city. Her mother was English and her father a descendant of the United Empire Loyalists. For many years she was an honored guest at the Thames Road Manse, where her daughter, the late Mrs. Colin Fletcher, a cultured outstanding woman, presid- ed with such charm and dignity. Af- ter the death of the latter, Mrs. Agur presided as Mistress of the Manse for her son-in-law in Hensall until he, too, passed away. On July 24th last Mns. Agur celebrated her 97th birth- day,: when she received congratula- tions from far and near. She in- tended to spend the day quietly, but her friends had planned otherwise and it was not long before gifts, flowers and callers began to arrive, and in a short time Mrs. Agur and her devoted daughter, Miss Mary, found them- selves the centre of attraction at a house party staged• in her honor by some of Dr. Fletcher'° parishioners in Thames Road, and other friends. A gentle woman to her finger tips, with a broad outlet and strong mentality, :Mrs. Agur is still quite conversant with current events. She spends a great deal of time in reading and never misses the daily paper." "Lest We Forget."—I wonder how many of us stop to consider the mean- ing of these three words, "Leat we Forget." ;It is over ten yeasty since the "Cease Fee" me) sounded on the battlefields s'nf Europe and one would hardly credit the fact that there are some ameng us who do not realize their meaning and take as their text the last word of the three and F -o -r -g -e -t, but such is the case right in the village of Biensall. May I ask what village in the Dominion sent more men to France than Hensall? And again I ask, what village is doing less to help to re-establish the men who returned? Some of their number tried to get in public office, but were turned dawn cold, chiefly through political reasons. That's pretty small, isn't it? We have a nice monument in front of our Town Hall, which cost in the neighborhood of $3,000, I ,believe, and, no doubt, that is what our "Fireside Hero" alludes to when he says that soldiers have got all that's coming to them. Some of these flag wavers us- ed to doubt an ex -Reeve's loyalty. I ask these men to lay their cards on the table and dhow which country they are loyal to. Perhaps they are conscientious objectors. Had the tables turned and victory gone the ether way, perhaps there would not have been such an independent air with our friends. Does the returned soldier not get any credit for victory? Why blame the King administration or driving men out of the country, when the real facts are that they are not getting a square deal in• their re- spective towns from, the men who control municipal &airs? Last year in Retisall all public of- fices wean declared vacant and at the wind-up how many veterans held of- fiee—two 'Auditors; that's loyalty, isn't it? 1f would advise those who are responalble taA get a aaigia paint- ed, "Soldiers and doge not allowed" and the public wet' mew /dot Where they stead. It coop rosinorgele to Willa that the ino V Vito. dial their bit have goof to be 'Iboel2O,tf$i to, , , (tf It cava eat 'a... em svach who either were n the doubtful dabsor d 't ha hbiack- 'roue elneugb to go ,vhen the war was en. fished aw riound as gift,* street to some oe f our ''tizens, perhaps a veteran's name light appear on the gift list. Should t be so the light will no doubt help I illuminate the glorious deeds of 'TTensall's Fireside Heroes.” Thanking you very ,much for your •'lua'ble space. I am, Yours, etc., A CITIZEN. Briefs.—Mr. R. J. Patterson, of Exeter, is spending a week or so at the home of Mrs. R.. Bonthron and at the home of his cousin, R. J. Patter- son.—The Y. P. L. of the United Church met on Monday evening and held their meeting with a good at- tendance, with Miss Mattie Ellis pre- siding. .Following the devotional ex- ercises, the following programme, ar- ranged by Miss Jessie Buchanan, was given and every number well receiv- ed by everyone present: A very pleasing instrumental by Miss Gladys Luker; well rendered violin selection by Miss Greta Lammie, accompanied by Miss Eleanor Fisher. The topic for the evening was very ably taken by Mr. Pfile, "A Promise," in which he stressed the fact that we should not seek wordiy wealth, but should prepare material for our heavenly home. The meeting came to a con- clusion with the singing of a hymn and prayer.—Mrs. Agnes Horton is confined to her room at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Patterson, with illness, and awe trust that she will soon be restor- ed to her usual good health. — The many friends of Miss Gladys Gartnor, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis and the removal of her tonsils at 'Seaforth Memorial Hos- pital, will be pleased to know that she is improving very nicely, and we be- lieve that she may be ,home this week —The Ladies' Aid of the United Church held a very successful meet- ing in the basement of the church on Thursday afternoon last, with a good attendance and with the President, Mrs. Merner, presiding. Following the devotional exercises, the election of officers took place, resulting as follows: President, Mrs:: S. Merner; Vice -President, Mrs. John Elder ; Secretary, Mrs. C. Cook; Treasurer, Mrs. C. Ballantyne.—Mr. and Mas. Donald Chisolm left for their home in Calgary, Alta., last week, follow- ing an extended visit of a number of weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Welsh and family, Mrs. Chisolm's sister, and other relatives. —At the evening service in the Unit- ed Church next Sunday evening will be of a special nature, a men's choir of forty voices will have charge of the musical part of the service. Spe- cial music is being prepared, consist- ing of a male, quartette, solos, etc., and numbers by the choir. A very rare treat is in store for those who attend, and everyone is cordially in- vited to attend this evening service. —We are pleased to see Miss Elane and Master Ronald Peck able to be out again, following their having been confined to their home for the past number of weeks with an attack of chicken pox.—The many friends and relatives of Miss Pearl Elder will regret to learn that she is confined to her home with illness.—Mrs. L. E. Sullens, accompanied by her friend, Mr. L. Miller, of Detroit, are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hudson and family.—Mr. Appleton, o; Exeter, spent the week end with his daughter-in-law, Mrs. T. Apple- ton, and grandsons, Harold and Al- don.—.Miss Agnes Wren is confined to her room at the home of Mrs. Fred Manns with illness.—Services in the United Church were largely attended on Sunday morning last, Rev. Mr. Sinclair, the pastor, occupying the pulpit, delivering a very fine, inter- tsting and instructive discourse, which was very much appreciated. The large choir rendered very pleasing anthems entitled, "Rock of Ages" and "It is Good to Sing Praises." At the eve- ning service the minister took as his subject, "Tongues and Ears," as as- sociated with the Bible quotations, "By our words we shall be justified and by our words we shall be con- demned," emphasizing the thoughts how important it was that our con- versation should be fitting and in keeping with the principals laids down for our 'guidance in the word of God, and drew beautiful lessons from the lives of eminent men. The choir ,sang a very pleasing anthem, "It is Good to 'Sing Praises." A very de- lightful trio entitled, "My Task," was very pleasingly sung by Mrs. Drys- dale, Mrs. George Hess and Mfrs. Sinclair, which was very much enjoy- ed. Following are a list of subjects which Mr. Sinclair is preparing for the coming Sunday evening services: February 3rd, Men's Day, (male choir of 40 voices), evening subject, "Real Manhood"• February 10th, "The 'Meanest den You Ever Knew"; Feb. 17th, Wem'en's Day (women's choir), evening subject, "Why Gqd Made Wo.- man"; o..man"; February 24th, "The Seven Wonders of the World"; March 3rd, "The Seven Wonders of Heaven"; March 10th, "The Seven Wonders of Hell"; March 17th, "The Seven Great- est Wonders of All Time"; March 24, "The World's Supreme Wonder"; March 31st, special Easter services.— Among those from a distance who at- tended the funeral of the late John McDougall, which took place from the United Church on Monday afternoon were his two sisters and a brother, Donald, from Minn'eapoiis, Minn.— Rev. Mr. .Mcllroy, as Moderator of the Huron Presbyterian Presbytery and also as chosen •Moderator for Caves/ Presbyterian Church, of Exe- ter, during its vacancy, was there on Sunday last, preaching the pulpit vacant, and his service's here were taken by Rev. Peter Nicbl, of London, who preached very acceptably at both services to large congregations. ,.Very fine anthems were rendered by the large choir: The many friends of W. A. McLaren are pleased to see him aivle to be out again -following his re- cent illness.—Mr. 'William Simpson, of Detroit, was a week end visitor at his home here.—ft. Fred Beer Who Was taken to Seaforth Memorial Hlnrs- pital on Saturday last and an opera- tiom performed upon him in the inter- ests of his health, is progressing fav- orably. ---The heavy %flow falls of the first part of this vbeek have made very good sleighing and the farmers are taking good advantage of it in the way of bringing out grain, wood, logs, etc.—Mrs, J. Macarlihur of Lon- don, and formerly' of our r iliage, has been here visiting her brother, 1lfr. Harry Arnold, and Mrs. Arnold +• nd many Mende se vein, who are aIwayo pleated to meet bee -.--The ll/lioadonTn Banal a the United• Obltreeit held thoit meeting o' Send y afternooe lad, ohr6rto R Co Lt fl aSedorthOi 4 Wheat, Strands Wl3 ABS PAYING /FOE GRAM Oats, Standard or over $71.25 per bushel .50 per bushel .70 per bushel .80 per io,ziM 71.45 psr cvort. Barley, Standard or over Buckwheat, Standard or over Mixed Barley and Oats WE ARE Silverking, teat Manitoba Patent Kaystene, Best Pastry Flour Whole Wheat (Stone Ground) Bran—in i• ' gs Shorts—in bags Middlings --in bags Chopped Mill -run Screenings—in Mixed Chop—yin bags SELLING P ONE '51 v410seebee S.75 pep bee 0.70 ler b? 38.00 per ton 33.00 per ton 38.00 per ton 30.00 per ton •.00 pa' ton The meeting was opened by singing Hyman 194, after which all repeated the Lord's prayer in unison. The minutes of the last meeting and the roll call were read, followed by a reading by Mary Hemphill. The col- lection was then taken up followed by the singing of Hymn No. 16, af- ter which Miss E. Morrison gave the study. Hymn No. 302 was then sung and the meeting Closed in prayer.— Our business men are 'busy taking stock and newly arranging their stocks.—Concerts and 'entertainments are the order of the day in our sur- rounding village .+nd towns. — Our rural couriers have found the roads very heavy this week.—We are pleas- ed to see Master Harvey Hudson able to go around again after his reiad very severe illness, also the family of Mrs. N. Sundercoek, who had been so very ill.—JMr. Charles Wilbert Dining of Tuckersmith, underwent an opera- tion in 'Seaforth Memorial Hos i. tall on Monday for appendicitis an we are pleased to learn that he is doing very well.—•Mrs. Jno. Mc 'i . Wilson lase returned from St. Marys after visuttt ing relatives for some time. The 3e[ Te! cep one C ompa,l y and flImaic fm,`. poky F given authority by parliament, the Bell Tele- phone Company will issue new shares of stock kJ111LL over a period of years, at intervals and in amounts depending on the expansion required to serve public demand. The new shares will be offered for purchase by shareholders and the price will depend on the man- agement's judgment of conditions. This method is the exact procedure by which the company has built the present telephone system in Ontario and Quebec. In forty-eight years the telephone company has nei- ther suggested nor received a government subsidy. In forty-eight years it has never split its stock, nor issued shares that were not fully paid for at par or more. In forty-eight years it has never been exploited for the benefit of either individuals or groups, although it is now one of the largest institutions in the country. -- Dtas met double obligation (j N choosing and following this financial policy 1L the management of the company has had con- stantly in mind the double obligation of those who operate a public utility. There is, first, the obligation to the users of the telephone system to give them proper service at low- est possible cost. And, secondly, there is the obliga- tion to the owners to protect their property and pay them a fair return on the money they advance to build the system. These two obligations have been scrupulously ful- filled. Service has been given by steadily extending the system from a few 'hundred telephones in 1230 to over 700,000 ncvr in use. 'Phe company is spending over $2 1,000,000 this year to extend and improve the systcrn further and has made plans to spend over $1e0,000,C;i0 in the next five years. And this service has been p;ivcn at low cost. The rr :; paid - tclephc: e ::u'haei ;:,ors in Ontario and QueLc'c• :,:e t:,,. 1oti:est in the world for comparable sere, :. Tei, C,,;n•,l o'' it L'i,c ay Commis: ioners has offici;,lly ,r;I:nowlrlgel th;'. 'l:cy ere more reason- able than other rates in Canada. The 15,300 owners of the system receive a fair re- turn, but not mare than a fair return. The com- pany's policy has handed out no "melons" nor extra dividends. A test of this is the actual experience of a share- holder who bought Bell Telephone stock on the mar- ket fifteen years ago at $145 and has since taken advantage of every opportunity to buy new shares as they have been offered. His annual return today, on the money he has paid for his shares, is less than seven per cent. To be exact it is 6.9 per cent. in the natiouoR interest THE managemerj does not favor any change in its policy, because: 1. the record of the company's policy in efficiently fulfilling the obligations to both users and own- ers justifies its continuance. 2. if, however, the financial policy of public utility companies is to be fixed by parliament it should be made applicable to all such companies rather than to single out one company which does not deserve special restrictions. 3. a change in policy is not in the national interest; it means that Canadian investors will be attracted to put their money into numerous American utility companies with which the telephone company is now competing for new capital and where it is the recognized practice to offer new shares to stockholders. The present policy of the company safeguard© fu- ture expansion of the telephone system by retaining support of reli- able investors, and ;emotes the national interest of Canadian Canadian doveioeerscntt.