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The Huron Expositor, 1930-02-28, Page 1bete,e,t4eie • , '17.77.7,7 ""b,e.e'reee k„. Whole Number 8246 Seventy -First Year FROM THE DOMINION • CAPITAL Parliament is back in Ottawa this week after a recess, longer than us- ual, which dates back to the middle of June. About the opening was all thei traditional splendor of military and social display to which, annually, great numbers are attracted here. While many are intereeted in this fashion parade----tecause,that, essen- tially, is what it is—much more gen- eral interest attaches to the business of parliament and the maneuvers of political parties. The session is like- ly to be long. Conceivably, it may be the last. For, while parliament is elected for five years, it can be dis- clved whenever the occasion is thought to arise and a certain usage suggests an election every four years. 'When this doesn't happen a govern- ment is often accused of being afraid and, usually, those which went to the limit encountered the desolation of defeat. So far as this year is concerned, there are certain reasons which might be invoked against an election. The main one is the imperial.- and, •eco-' mimic conference in London, which 1i:dusters must attend next autumn, and which is usually the time of elec- ton. This conference may rip up the 'fiscal fabric of the whole Empire bu; again, it may not and if the election were put off because of this gather- ing and nothing came of it, the poli- tical reaction would not be helpful to ;the government. Thus, while no definite forecast is possible, the out- look for the people being consulted this year is becoming much more pro- nounced than it was a few months ago. When it does occur it promises to be a rip-roaring affair, with public questions mixed in some quarters with such disturbing and dissolving factors as race and religion. Big Programme Ahead. The parliamentary programme is an encompassing one. Much of it is controversial. What isn't so, inher- ently, will be made se. Outstanding,' of course, is the tariff. From the ut- terance at Regina recently of the fie name minister, the probability of. much change is not promising. Wheat adjustments there are—and they may be rather numerous—will be down as well as up, maintaining the average equilibrium. The Liberal party is not going in for high protection. It would be use- less to do so. It would be accused of stealing the clothes and thunder of its opponents and would get no credit in that quarter, while it would enlist the hostility of the low tariff elements which support it always professed. • U. S. Tariff Means. Trouble. About the time the budget comes down here it will be known what Washington is going to do. There is little reason to doubt that Canadian agriculture at least will be adversely affected. The Conservatives are cer- tain to raise a big fuss. They have been raising one for months. Perhaps there could be no greater source of - elation to that party than a great big thumping tariff across the line, di- rectly aimed at Canada. It would arouse some prejudices which are la- tent and have been cultivated before this, while furnishing, at the same time, an argument for adopting the same kind of policy, though not nec- essarily as retaliation. It would be what a Conservative leader called for last sessionPa red blooded Canadian policy.” Let Washington do its worst and elevate its fence to its heart's content. At least the Conservatives, protectionist party of Canada, will not be displeased. The present government, however, will find embarrassment in any such course. It finds it, already, in the mere prospect of such action. Never- theless, it is unlikely to hit back by deserting its present policy, held to provide a fairly adequate protection for the manufacturer without over- looking the interest of the consuming masses. On some things, the tariff against the United States may be pin up but the undoubted tendency and trend is towards an alternative policy of seeking a substitutional market in the empire and of extending such preferences as will bring it about. Lively Session Ahead. Beside the tariff there will be a lot a things this session. Th d return to western provinces of their public do- main, the regulation of radio, better- ents in respect of soldiers' pensions; consolidation and tightening of the grain act; possibly legislation about the border liquor situation and a lot of small stuff, to say nothing of those Issues which the opposition will raise on its particular initiative. With the possibility of a general election comes an increased stimulus to party war fare. Thus, the session is likely to be long, lively and highly contro- versial. SEAFORTH, FRIDAi FEBRUARY 28, 1930. Cuba had the setting of pirates or have been reading and studying the buccanees, the latter derived fromisubject of diet the past ten years you are much out of date. Perhaps you have not learned that at Harvard University experiments on monloses carried out during the past ten years have proved that most of the common ' tooth troubles and most common diseaSes of children cum beeproduced by diet or prevented by diet. A study of the effects of hot as compared with cold lunches made in Kansas a few years ago showed that the boys and girls who had the bene- fit of hot lunches made a twenty-eight per cent. better gain in growth than those who did not have hot lunches. Observations of both attendance and scholarship showed, that attendance and scholarship both improved with this gain in health. Parents and others who are inter- ested in the health and progress of children will do well to send trvienty- five cents to The Canadian Council on Child Welfare, Plaza' Building, Ot- tawa, for their booklet, "Hot Lunches for Schools in Rural Districts, An Investment in Health." This valuable booklet by Myrtle Hayward, B.S., School of 11-1ouseho1d Science, Mac- donald College, McGill University, contains a wealth of useable informa- tion on food for school children, •the !Spnish word "boucans," meaning butehers. Among the notorious of these sea -faring cut-throats were Howell Davis, Bart Roberts and Stede Bennett, who was hanged in Charles- ton in 1718. Britain being continuously at war with Spain, the piratical exploits of these free-lance rovers of the Seas were received with national praise and among the famous British buccaneers were Mansfield and Morgan. The lat- ter whn a boy was kidnapped by some sailors in Wales and sold to slavers in the Barbadoes. After his escape from slavery, and landieg in Jamaica, his bravery was recognized by the Governor and he was given command of an expeditionary force to capture Cuba, which was accomp- lished and with the aid of Mansfield stormed and looted Havana. The King of Brintain in aknow- ledgement •of his •brilliant victory, raised him to the peerage as Sir Henry Morgan and appointed him Governor of Jamaica. His brother, Captain Charles Morgan, was a blood- thirsty soundrel, who married his fe- male captives, and at his death had 116 children and these are known as present date inhabitants. Another of the famous buccaneers, the inventor of the "jolly roger," was Captain Kidd, whose fabulous fortune of £14,000 pounds was recently dis- covered on the coast of Cuba. The Captain was hanged in England in 1701. Among the pirates of lesser note was the Frenchman L'011onais, who slew ninety Spaniards with his own sword before eating breakfast. There was also Coxen, Lawkins, Sharp and Walling, and Captain Cook known as "the pirate of the south seas," to- gether with Captains Davis, Swan and Townley, the latter name is still prominent in Cuba. There was also that fiend incarnate Hernando Cortos, who was so blood -thirsty that the King ordered him to return to Spain, but the imperial decree was treated witli scorn and he burned his ships and remained in Cuba. Negro slaves were brought from Africa by the pir- ates to Cuba as the Indians preferred death to slavery. The Spaniards act- ed along scientific lines in breeding slaves. An able-bodied negro was ac- corded twenty wives and if the yield of slave children seemed dispropor- tionate, a severe flogging was admin- istered. Slave children when able to walk were set to work. In journeying from Key West, Flor- ida, the Steamship Northland entered Havana harbor and passed Morro Castle and Cabana Fortress, where stirring scenes of past centuries were enacted, and docked near the spat where the U. S. warship Maine was sunk, which caused the Spanish -Amer - can War and the liberation of Cuba known as the richest island in the world. The Maine explosion is com- memorated by a monument of classic lines, erected in a beautiful park fac- ing the ocean. The disaster occurred in 1898 in which 253 people lost their lives. Two cannons and connecting chains taken from the Maine adorn the monument, together with two sculptors impersonating grief and a bronze plate, bearing the names of the victims is shown. It is now a conceded fact that the Spaniards did not destroy the Maine, as the explosion came from the in- terior of the vessel, as sailors were torn to atoms and thrown 504) feet to the opposite side of the harbor. To generalize on monuments there are scores erected commemorative of Cuban patriotism throughout the city, in fact Havana may be termed a city of monuments. The financial and economic condi- tion of the Republic are largely con- trolled by British and American capi- tal as evidenced by the names of the directors of railways, banks and other large corporate business enterprises. Branches of the Bank of Nova Seethe Royal Bank of Canada and ,the Can- adian Beek of Commerce are scatter- ed throughout the city and Cuba gen- erally. The paper currency of the United States is solely in use through- out Cuba, ranging from ope dollar up- wards. Cuban silver is urrent up to one dollar and comprised in one, two, five, ten, twenty and forty cent coin- age. The calculation is easy. Continued on Page Three WHO'S WHO! WHAT'S WHAT, AND WHY? (By F. G. Neeln, Seaforth, Ontario.) Dear Expositor: Columbus discovered Cuba on October 28, 1492. He did not discover the mainbird of North America, and died believing that Cuba was the mainland of Asia, as described in the writings of Marco Palo. At the time of discovery of the island, a better class etribe of Indians knowe as ISibeeks, inhabited towns and vil- ages, the capitol being Penrto Prin- cipe, now Camaguey, a fishing. village. The Spaniards brought with them the Muse a slavery to a free people, whom they ravished, pillaged and tor- tured in a mest barbarous manner. •Nearly every Canadian school boy has toad of "the deluge" of the West In - .:ilea pirates and the actual history of CANADIAN LEGION Under the distinguished patronage of Brig. General C. J. Armstrottg, D.O.C., Military District No. 1, and Mrs. Armstrong, the Seaforth branch of the C,anadian Legion of the British Empire Service League, will give a masquerade ball the evening of St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, 1930. Music will be furnished by Lion Tamers Orchestra (of London) under direction of Wm. C. Fisher. Invite - ions may be secured on and after March 8th at the drug store of J. E. Keating, Legion member. The num- ber of tickets is purposely limited, and the invitation list will be closed when his supply is exhausted. No tickets • will be sold at the door. Col. Heama-n, Officer Commanding the Huron Regi- ment; Col. Combes, and Ool. Hays vill be the costume judges. Further details will be given in this paper next week. PETITION Will the town council, the township council, the county council, or who - ver is individually, collectively, or everally in charge, please clean oet nd enlarge the bottle -neck in Silver leek below the outlet of Main Sreet ewer? A let of us are getting fed p with the flood sewage backing up nto our cellars. This is no figure of peech, either. SOUTH WARD. FARMER'S MEETING The Junior Farmers' Association will hold a joint meeting with the Seaforth Farmers' Club, in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Wednesday even - ng, March 5th. The Junior Farmers are contributing some interesting numbers to the programme on this occasion. Mr. Ross MacGregor i of Hullett Township, will read a paper on the suet., "The Advantages of Giood Seed." This will be a timely and ap- propriate subject for discussion. A quartette of Junior Farmers will deliver short addresses on farm topics, "The Farm Tractor and Its Uses," "The Farm Poultry Flock," "Book- keeping for the Farmer" and other appropriate subjects. Discussion will be invited on all these interesting phases of progressive agriculture. WilHam Charters, of the Mill Road, will give a ishort lecture, "Sheep, Lambs and Wool." Mr. Charters is one of those who believe that a few sheep are a splendid sideline on any farm. J. H. Scott will Make a few observa- tions on the subject, "The Cornerstone of Successful Organization." The programme will be enlivened with some appropriate readings and humorous stories by the social com- mittee of the joint organizations. The meeting will commence at 8 o'clock, and a cordial invitation is ex- tended to all. CHATS ON EDUCATION (At the Principal's Desk) How many parents realize how much physical condition has to do with progress in school? When reports of school work come home to the parents, I wish those par- ets whose children are doing poor work at school would ask themselves a few questions about home condi- tions. Such questions as the follow- ing: How often has the pupil been kept home needlessly? Does the pupil regularly go to bed early enough to waken without an alarm clock or a call in the morning? Does the pupil receive a diet that insures at least two free bowel move- ments every twenty-four hours? (The noted Dr. Kellogg, of Battle Creek, insists the bowels should move at least three times a day for health). Does the pupil receive a diet that really supplies the elements needed for the growth and energy of a grewing child? Does the pupil spend tin average of at least an hour a day in the open air and sunshine? Of eousa in your home you eat good nourishing food. I never met a person yet who did not believe in good nourishing food. But ideas re- garding what is good nourishing food vary So greatly that they cannot all be right, and unless you in your home „erne, be te, Iberia Coal is the • Proper Fuel for Mild Weather. N. CLUFF 8c SONS amounted to the tremendous total of $20,000,000. And he gave the method, of txeatment in each case, and showed how a very little time spent by indi- vidual farmers and breeders, would overcome the loss of millions of dol- lars each year. This is the first time Dr. Stevenson has addressed an audience in this county and although the council chamber was filled to eapacity by an audience that listened with the keen- est interest, his address was good enough and instructive enough to have filled the largest town hall. The following is a list of the suc- cessful prize winners: Fall wheat—W. R. Dougall, H. C. Soldan, Roy McDonald. Spring wheat M. Traquair, H. Truemner. Barley, 6-rowed—W. R. Dougall, 0. Rowcliffe, E. Rowcliffe, Alex. Buchan- an. Field peas—H. Truemner, Alex. Buchanan. Field beans—W. R. Dougall, 0. Geiger & Son, H. Truemner. Early oats—E. Kinsman, Oscar help the bride and groom celehritte their golden anniversary in Delieethis year. The couple entertained at‘din- ner Mrs. Mundell, their daughter, Mrs. Leslie Dunfield, Leslie Dunfield and their grandchildren, Eunice, Earle and Olive Dunfield, also Mr. and Mr. E. Dunfield. During the afternoon and evening Mr. and Mrs. Sproat re- ceived about sixty friends and neigh- bors, who called to congratulate them and wish them well. Some of the presents they received were a table reading lamp, vases, a reed work cake plate, several bouquets of flowers, a gold engraved teapot and several gifts of gold." "We've invested our devotion, And the yearly dividends On the fellowship weeve fostered, Bring us happiness and friends." • WALTON Notes. — The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed in Duff's United Church on Sunday morning, but owing to the poor condition of the roads, and inclement weather, there was not as large an attendance as usual. ---Mrs. Thomas Clark, who has been spending a few weeks -with her sister in Clinton, has returned to Walton and is staying with her daugh- ter, Mrs. A. Sohier.—Mrs. William Themer is at present visting relatives in Milverton.—Mrs. John Balfour was called to Toronto on Tuesday owing to the sudden death of her sister.— Miss Marie Coutts was taken to Kit- chener on Tuesday to receive medical treatment. The little girl's limb has become partly paralyzed, and it will mean having it in a plaster cast for several weeks. Marie was preparing to write her entrance examinations this June and her many friends are sorry to hear of her misfortune.—Y. Epps, of Varna, with his large snow plow, made a fine job of clearing the IMP CHOIR CONCERT First Presbyterian Church, Seiforth MONDAY EVENING, INARCH 3rd, 8.15 IN THE CHURCH AUDITORIUM The Choir will be assisted by Mr. Owen A. Smily of Toronto Ontario's premier entertainer, making his first appearance in Seaforth, presentiee his delightful programme of characteristic 1.'and humorous numbers. An excellent musical programme, surpassing anrything yet attempted, will be presented by the Choir, consisting of Solos, Duets, Quartettes (Ladies' and Men's), and Choruses, accom- panied by organ and piano. Mrs. M. R. Rennie, Organist. Mr. E. VanEgmond, Pianist. Remember the Date and Don't Miss This ADMISSION: Adults 50c, Children 25c K krpp. Late oats—W. R. Dougall, H. Wright, 0. Klops, H. C. Soldan. Timothy seed—H. Truemner, Alex. Buchanan. Red clover seed—Ed. Munn, A. B. Bell, W. R. Deegan. Potatoes, early—Wm. Chapman. Potatoes. general—E. Truemner, A. B. Bel, William Chapman. HENSALL SEED FAIR The annual Seed Fair of the South Huron Agricultural Society was held in the Town Hall, Hensall, on Tues- day of this week. Although roads and wet weather were not all they might have been, there was a gobii, exhibit of seed grain, the entries in most classes and the Amount of prize money paid out being larger than in any previous year. Mr. L. D. Hankinson, of Toronto, acted as Government Seed Judge, and gave excellent satisfaction. Mr. blankinson also gave a short address after the judging, giving the reasons for his decisions and commending the high quality of the grain in the dif- ferent classes. An added feature to the Fair this year and one that proved a most in- teresting and instruttive one, was the address given by DT. Lorne Steven - Provincial Geologist, on Para- site a of 'Sheerp, Hogs and Cattle. Dr. Stevellson stated that the annual loss to farmers in this 'Prvince, through the destruetive work at parasites on the different branches a lite stock, ebeeeteeeteeteeteeiteeeeette.egetYteeteeeteeieeete:Zeeetedieeeieeetietteeietheeeibeitteekiebetettetieeiikiedieeitett•aielebieeiebe't.ie MANLEY Notes.—Mr. Pat McLoughlin had the misfortune to fall on the ice, but escaped with a severe shaking up.— Miss Luck Eckert, who had a severe attack of pneumonia, is now recover- ing, her many friends •are pleased to learn.—Miss Beenice Manley, who has been laid up with the flu, is Agress- ing nicely.—The late rains have clear- ed the roads and made wheeling pos- sible.—tA misprint in our last issue stated that Bauerrnan's Orchestra was to play in St. James' parish hall on last Friday. It should have been Tuesday of this week. The dance was well attended and all enjoyed the new orchestra for the old time dance. snow off the main road between Wal- ton and Seaforth on Saturday. It went through to Brussels and Wing - ham. STANLEY W. M. S.—The W. M. S. of Blake Church held their February meeting at the home of Mrs. Rey Lamont. The meeting opened with the president, Mrs. Finlayson, in the chair. Hymn 77 was sung, after which Miss Mary Johnston offered a beautiful prayer. Mrs. Peter Manson then read the 52nd chapter of Isiah, after which the min- utes of the last meeting were read and adopted. We then had the roll call and the collection. Hymn 387 was then sling, after which Mrs. Tom Dinsmore read the topic. Mrs. Rev. Penrose closed the meeting with prayer. There were eighteen pres- ent. During a social hour spent after lunch had been served, Rev. Mr. Pen- rose sang beautifully, "There's a Rainbow on the Cloud for You." This song was greatly received, remember- ing the home into which sorrow has come since last we met. TUCKERSMITH Notes.—Mrs. William Pullman is visiting her daughter, Mrs. David Seel, at Monictom-eMrs. Fred Course and Mrs. David Laidlaw visited with Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Houston for a few days last week.—!Miss Oral Fin- nigan, of Stanley, spent the week end with her cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Elgie, The Jolly Ten.—The seeo-nd meeting of this Society was held on Friday,' February 21st, at the home or Mee Alex. Broadfoot, Springhill Farm.; Quilting was enjoyed for some time. Mrs. Gordon Richardson sang several solos during the afternoon. Lunch wee served by the hostess, Mrs. Broad - foot, Golden Wedding. — The following from an Alberta paper will be read with a great deal of interest by many old friends here, who will' join The Expositor in hearty' congratulations and best wishes: "Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sproat celebrated their fiftieth wed- ding anniversary on February 4th. Fifty years ago on February 4th, George Sproat and Isabel Brown Mc- Connell were united in marriage at Sea&rbh, Ont. One of the original gusts, r, Sp ses Sister, litrs. John Mundell, of Okotoka, leas present to —The exceptionally mild wentbe the past week has caused the to 4:it/appear. The river is cel, ice awl nets were set in thelalce.t week, and if it continues a Short tifl, a1 dust will be flying. Cars are ogt,..* kir444Tiot large numbers.—J. 0. Goldtherpe oP; !in tervfeepU , failed his garage on Tueeday and plans- .•leohdeet, api*t operatina refreshment booth and, tuber,; g- lunch, room later in the building orl..,0bustorr,,nn4,4' 0, eeted last summer.—On Sunday last ton, motored " et'4f Mr. and Mrs. Willis with lectb pud teend. nday with' 'eh Agnes, motored up from London.—Qpeents, Me. and, Mee. [4 Tuesday next March 4th, from 5 to ' o atta have ;with,hem there will be a pancake tea at the'Ors. FreebornJOhnstall .*0fk hoirle of Mrs. 'Hugh McKay, under the of ' Australia.-ta. Ap4upoi* auspices of the Senior Guild of Trite. sall, visited at ti Aapit. „pr ity Church. Game and enjoy a feed UM. B. W., F.. tee:Wesel' of pancakes and syrup, hot biscuits and honey, tea and coffee. Died In Detroitt.—The death took place on Friday last, February 21st, at the home of her daughter, Mae. Albert ,C,arty, Detroit, of one who was well known and for many years n' resident of Hayfield. We refer to Mrs. 'Margaret Green. Deceased Was the daughter of George and Margaret Hanley, and was 'born on the 7th con- ceseten of Goderich Township; sev- enty-seven years ago. Her husband, George Green, predeceased her some thirty-five years, and died in Gerrie. Later, Mrs. Green moved with her family to Goderich township, and then to Hayfield. A year ago last Novem- ber, she had a stroke from which she never fully recovered. In August she went to reside with her daughter, MTS. Carty, in Detroit, where she passed away. The feneral was held en Tuesday afternoon from St. An- drew's United Church, of which de- ceased was a member, to Hayfield cemetery, service being conducted by Rev. R. M. Gale, assisted by Rev. F. H. Paull, of Trinity Church. The pall- bearers were Robert and Harry Thompson, James Reid, George, Fred and Mervin 'Hanley. The surviving members of the family are: Mrs. Rich (Edith), Mrs. Carty (Edna), Mrs. Charles Schofield (Minnie), all of De- troit. Mr. and 'Mrs. Carty and son Junior, Mr. and Mrs. Rich and Mrs. Ccchfield attended the funeral here. One daughter Alice, Mrs. .Albert Van - stone, died at Gorrie, and one son, George, died at Drayton. ,10 „,„ ,r4 b.ee. ete WI1VGHAM Notes.—Wingham Seniors won the game from Lucknow a week ago Wed- nesday. The score was 3-0 in favor of Wingham.—Wingham Seniers took a trip to Kincardine a week ago to play hockey. The score was a tie, 4-4.—Wingham High School beat Clinton a week ago Friday evening, the score being 3-1 in favor of Wing - ham. The Wingham players were: Bill Brawley, Frank Ford, Jack Brackenbury, Rae Thompson, Bruce Fox, Murray Rae, Ross Harrison, Donald Grant. VARNA Notes.—Mrs, Ada Reid, of Goderich is visiting Mr. and 'Mrs. A. Galbraith, B. Road. — Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Mc- Connell entertained a few of their friends Thursdtay evening.—Mr. Geo. Beatty, Sr., spent a few days in To- ronto last week.—Mr. and Mrs. Mel. Clark, of Winthrop, spent Sunday with friends here.—Miss Ruth Elliott, of Clinton, spent Sunday at her home. —Mrs. L. Beatty has returned from London after spending a few weeks with her daughters.—Miss Margaret Chuter, of G•oderic ,s spending a few days with her aunt, ,lh Reid.—The sudden rise in temperatu has re- moved the snow and left the'x-"ds in a bad state. EXETER Death of Miss Homey. — Miss Esther Homey passed away at her home on Main Street North, late Sun- day evening. Miss Horney, though only in the prime of life, suffered from an affection of the heart. She had been a long, patient sufferer. Her sister, who is a nurse, and practices in Chicago, came home and had spent several months waiting on her sister. Miss Horney was born in Usborne, and came to town with her mother from the farm on the second conces- sion of Usborne, after her father had passed away. Her mother predeceas- ed her about four years ago. She was of a quiet, mild disposition and had many friends who will learn with regret of her death. She was a mem- ber of Main Street United Church. She leaves to mourn her loss four sis- ters and tele brother: Mrs. W. J. Statham, London; Mrs. John McDon- ald, near Hensall; Mrs. Albert Spen- cer, Hensall, and Mise Henrietta, at home; and Robert in London. She was buried in Exeter cemetery on Wednesday, Rev. C. J. Moorhouse of- ficiating. Briefs.--eVlain Street United Church Sunday school had quite a number of visitors at their decision service on Sunday. There were sixteen new and 87 other decision cards handed in. Superintendent Beavers in a few well chosen remarks thanked the boys and girls for their attendance and also the many visitors, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Freeborn Johnston and children of Australia; Mrs. Margaret Casady, of gharle,s City, Iowa; W. Rigden, of New Bruns- wick; James T. Bagshaw, of Birsay, Sask.; Lim Lee, of China, and W. F. Abbott --Miss Avis Lindenfleld, nurse in training at Victoria Hospital, Lon- don, spent the week end with her par- ents.-0apt. Squarbridge and Ensign Sharpe, of London, spent Saturday and Sunday conducting the Salvation Army services here, during the illness of Capt. Fiche, who has been suffer- ing with a heavy cold.—Miss Mildred Norrie is ill in St. Joseph's Hospital London, having been operated on for stone in the kidney. •Her mother, Mrs. John Norrie, has been with her and reports that she is doing nicely. —Word has been received by Mrs. BAYFIELD Breezes.—A. E. Erwin is at Gode- rich this week engaged in auditing the county books.—Me. A. Erwin re- turned Saturday from a short visit at Wingham.—Mrs. Ada Reid spent several days this week with Miss E. Cameron.—Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mallett, of London, spent Sunday with the latter's mother, Mrs. John Devi- son.—We are pleased to report that Mrs. Malcolm Toms, who underwent an operation in Clinton Hospital sev- eral weeks ago, is so far improved in health as to be able to return to her home on Friday of last week—Mon- day evening, 'March 3rd, is the date of the concert and play to be given at the town hall, under the auspices of the Junior Guild of Trinity Church There will be musical numbers, read- ings, drills and a side-splitting com- edy, "Kidnapping Betty." The cast of characters is as follows: Dan Fielding, owner of Fielding Farm, A. Peck; Nat 'Meadows, Betty's peppery father, Leslie Elliott; Bud Simpson, a lively youngster working for Dan, Bill Parker; Betty Meadows, the new school teacher, Annie McLeod; Molly Fielding, Dan's aunt, Susie Westlake; Joanna Melding, Dan's snappy little Sister, Ella Meay; Sally Pelthis, the neighborhood go:alp, Imes Wanda. • , . • egeeletettbee44ieee.e1eeeteei.bit'IA•i,,:1i..tY,,01' Wbrd was recovecl, by Nis Handford that her brother-I:S4 Thornton, of Windsor, had sth pomPanied by her nephew, she left for Windsor on "S Reg. Beavers, accompaniedel Rigden, of the Carradianelleule Conunerce Ilderton, spent the eetoele end with Reg's parents at tthei, „ Gidley and Main Strets. • McKILLOP The Late Gordon Carswell. — The Toronto Star makes the following reference to the sad and sudden death of Gordon Carswell, son of Rev. D. Carswell, a former beloved pastor of Duff's and Cavan. Church, Winthrop: "The funeral service for the late Gor- don I'. Carswell, base soloist of Col- lege Street United Church choir and a enember of one of the most eseem- ed families of the congregation of that church, took place last evening at his home, 68 Hillsdale Ave. W., being ponducted by the minister of College Street Church, Rev. Dr. R. J. Wilson. Interment takes place to -day at,A-yr, Ont. The death of the late Mr. Cars- well, which occurred with extreme suddenness on Friday evening, proved a shock not only to his fellow workers in the waterworks department of the city hall, where he was employed as an accountant, but 'perhaps even more particularlY to all these who worship and work at College Street United Church, where he was so well known and where his father, Rev. David Carswell, is an elder and acting clerk of the session. "He would indeed be a stranger to this congregation whose heart was without sadness te-day," stated Rev. Dr. R. J. Wilson at the service of College Street Church yes- terday in paying tribute from the puI- et to the late Mr. Carswell. Dr. Wilson referred to the young man's complete willingness to serve others, to his sunny disposition, to his out- standing good character. These ex- pressions echoed the sentiments of the late Mr. Carswell's host of friends throughout the various organizations of the church. In connection with his, choir work, Dr. Wilson made mention of the fact that, strangely enough,' only a week ago Mr. Carswell had sung at the morning service the solo, "Thy Will Be Done." He had sung it so beautifully that Rev. Dr. Mc- Lachlanwho occupied the pulpit with Dr. Wilson last Sunday morning, was moved to make it the theme of the morning prayer. The funeral service last evening was attended by a great many friends and relatives of the late Mr. Carswell, With representatives present from the city hall and al/ branches of College Street Church. Many beautiful floral tributes were received, including those from the church organizations, from the city hall and from Duff's and Cavan Unit- ed Churches, near Seaforth, where late Mr. Carswell's father min - red. Panbearers at last evening's e'ice were: Harry Foster, Howard Antle-eon, Lorne Williamsoh, Mait- land Torrance, W. J. Moon, Cameron Patterson, H. Dowds ad Gordon Kerr. In addition to his father, the late MT. Carswell is survived by two, sisters, Miss Helen Carswell, a teach- er at the Adam Beck Collegiate in London, Ont., and Miss Jean Carswell, a member of the teaching staff of the Maurice Cody School in Toronto." Celebrate Silver Wedding.—One of the most pleasing occasions in the social activities of McKillop last week was the celebration by Mr. and Mrs. William H. Jamieson, on Friday eve- ning, February 21st, of the twenty- fifth anniversary of their wedding day at their home. The sumptuous wedding dinner was served at seven o'clock. The table was laden with air the good things the season could sup -- ply and conspicuous in the centre Was the beautiful wedding cake decorat- ed with twenty-five 'miniature candles and crowned by a. pretty ornament of flowers. The dinner guests consisted of the immediate relatives of the honored couple. Among the many' tokens of esteem were a silver bread tray, a case of silver knives and forks and spoons, silver casserole and cake basket, and silver candlesticks. A. pretty bouquet of pink carnations and fern was presented to Mae. Ja-miesote by her little niece, Miss Joyce Carter,. who was daintily dressed in pale pink georgette and lace. The presentation of the gifts, in a prettily decorated box, was made by Miss Edna Jamie- son. The address was read by lir. Audrey Carter, to which Mr. Jamieson Made a suitable reply. The following is the address: "Dear Mx. and Mrs. Jamieson: We have met together on this happy occasion to celebrate with you the twenty-fith anniversary of your wedding day. We ask you to accept these gifts, not inerely for their intrinsic value, but as it token of our affection and esteem tear& you. Our very best wishes are ex- tended to you and we hope yeti tiny be spared many years to use tlitiie gifts. May God's blesSing you and grant that health;luiPpi ete and prosperity may be Inee.,i, • ite. hope to be able to celebrate idth on your fiftiethannivOlitni on behalf of your Maa"- ebeeeibeeeteve.,,eb'eeerett 414,- • 444 $.0 •