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The Huron Expositor, 1930-04-04, Page 1r'& 31 Seventy -First Num • b Number 3251 Address by A. J. McPhail, President Canadian Wheat Pool Before Regina Board of Trade, Thurs- W day Noon, March 13th. I appreciate very much the spirit shown by the business and profession- al men of Regina, as indicated through the Board of Trade. I was in Hamburg when I received the cable from your President asking me to address you on my return from overseas. The whole-hesrbed kindli- ness of the cable promrpted! me on the spur of the moment to accept the in- eitation. Mr. MacLeod, Mr. McIntyre and myself went Overseas, partly in re- sponse to an invitation extended by Mr. Thomas when he was in Canada last fall, but principally in keeping with the policy of the Pool, since its inception, of having representatives visit the countries where we` sell the most of our wheat, at least once a year. When Mir. Thomas was in Can- ada last September we had two con- ferences with him in Winnipeg, At the first conference it was quite evi- dent that he had been absorbing a great deal of the projagand'a that was circulating at that time regard- ing the supposed policy of the Pool in deliberately holding up the sale of wheat for higher prices in the future. 'We proved to him that our policy was quite the reverse of what he had been led to believe. He was very anxious to find some means of selling British coal in Can- ada. • He stated that Canada bought, between sixteen and seventeen million tons of coal from the' United States, and felt that to the extent that Unit- ed States coal could be replaced by British coal in Canadian markets, both countries would benefit. One of the difficulties was that of getting return cargoes for the "tramp" steamers bringing coal. He thought that the policy which he believed the Pool had been following of deliberately hold- ing up the movement of wheat, woul i seriously interfere with the possibil- ity of there being return cargoes available for these steamers. He sug- gested that the Pool construct stor age elevators in the United Kingdom ports, or, if the Pool did not care to do that, the British government might undertake the work. The idea was that by having plenty of storage space in British ports, it would en- able Canadian holders of wheat to ship at any time and store ,their wheat in these facilities on the other side. We told him that, as an or- ganization, we would not consider building warehouse facilities in the United Kingdom, nor would we even consider deliberately shipping unsold wheat and storing it in elevators on the other side, Whether they were Government owned or not. As a result of our experience it has been our policy more and more to avoid putting any wheat 'afloat, un- sold. 'Once the wheat is afloat and is close to its destination, the seller is, in a large measure, at the mercy of the buyer. Notwithstanding this, we are, very sympathetic towards a greater inter- change of goods between Canada and the United Kingdom. When Mr. Thomas invited us to send represent- atives to confer with the Government, we were very ready to accept his in- vitation, and very willing to consider any proposal that might help to pave the way for the importation of more products into this country from the United Kingdom. We had several conferences with Mr. Thomas in London and with some of his associates. He appeared to be quite opi;imistic at our first confer- ence regarding the possibility of re- sults. We were prepared to recom- mend, for the serious consideration of our Board, a certain proposal made by Mr. Thomas, that I think would possibly have, facilitated the desired developments. However, due to the very strong attitude taken by the coal people on this side of, the water, the whole idea • I think, has belen dropped, for the time being, at least. Now to deal more particularly with the i'rc:.<nt situation. It was stated last week in Winnipeg that it was the policy of the c•, -operatives, no doubt ,pea: ;ng the Pool, that made it impossible or difficult for the Trade to sell wheat. I am not going to argue the point. 'I am simply going to state facts, and I have no hesita- tion in saying that such a statement is quite contrary to fact. You will understand why I cannot deal as fully, in a public way at this time, with all the facts as I would like to do. You will remember that in 1928 we had much the largest crop in the history of this, country, with a larg- er percentage of low grade grain then in any previous year. At the same time, Argentine produced vary much the largest crop in the histrry of that country, much larger than was estimated by anyone familiar with conditions there. I may say in passing that the Poel original esti- mate was higher than that of any other organization, but, at that al- together too low. A.u'other fact,' eq- ually important, if not more so, was the unusually high quality of the Argentine wheat, which enabled Brit- ish and foreign millers to use larger percentages of it in their flotlr mit- • tures and, at the same time, do with smaller percentage's of Manitobas. From January, 1929, on, we were faced with the most severe kind of competition from the pressure of Ar- gentine wheat on the market. In spite of that very strong competition, and in spite of the fact that during the 'winter months last year, our. Win- nipeg prices were unduly high as compare with Argentine, we had 173 to 174 -million bushels of wheat sold. at the first of May out of a total to sell for that year of 05 million, in- cluding local purchases,, No one with any knowledge of marketing could say that we *ere not'amply sold at that time. No one crould- say that we had not taken every possible op- portunity of selling our wheat, in the face of very difficult competition and prices that did not appear, to the general .public or farmers, at that time, attractive. In order to have this amount sold at that time we had found it necessary to take very sub- stantial 'advantage of the speculat- ively 'high price levels obtaining in the 'Winnipeg future market while at the same time endeavoring by the same action to keep them more reas- onably in line with selling levels of other wheat with which we had to compete in the European market. _ When the big break in 'rices came in May, to 'as low 'as $1.06 and $1.08 a bushel, we decided to take a defin- ite stand against what we considered a "bear raid" on the market. We bought between four and five million bushels of wheat. This was the sec- ond time we had taken such action since the Pool was organized. What. unprejudiced individual would say at that time that such action was not justified? The markets did turn and gradually went to higher levels. Some people will naturally ask, why not have taken such an attitude to the market as to have brought our prices in line or on a 'parity with Ar- gentine? At the time of the drastic decilne I speak of in Canadian pric- es, we found that Argentine prices simply kept falling away from ours'; and even at those low levels there was no sign of touching bottom so far as Argentine prices were concern- ed. There can be no doubt that if we were to have taken • such an atti- tude as to force our prices to a parity with Argentine, it would have result- ed in a price war between the two countries. No one could have pre- dicted the result, or to what levels prices would have declined. Further, I may say that the wheat we bought to steady the market at around $1.07 and $1.08 a 'bushel, we sold out again at $1.14 to $1.16. That action, I think, makes clear that we had no exaggerated idea of prices, but simp- ly wanted to prevent them from go- ing to ridiculously low levels. From the time prices reached $1.14 and $1.15 in June, we have continuously offered wheat at all prevailing price levels. (Continued on page 6) A LETTER FROM MICK KILLOP Misther Edithur: Be the powers! it's almost a munth av Sundays since yez had a litther from yer cul frind Moise to print. This wan is for makin' aminds. Yis- therday of was radin' the paypurs an by gar! there's grate doin's in the world entoirely. An' by the powers av 'Saint Michael there wuz the divil's own shindy at Colonel Alex's town, Oakville, betune a black man and a whoite flapper-jane. Shure the paypurs sez the black man an' the flapper shut theirselves up in a house for a wake makin' whoopee betune two daylights, an' the whoite mother an' the 'Salvation Army an' the police coudn't git them out whin the Ku Klux Klamers from Hamil- ton dhresshed up in their noight shirts an caps wid holes to look out av, inthervaned an' burnt a foirey cross in front av 'the house wan noight, an took the whoite girl away an gena her to her mother, an the Salvation Army, an the black man got his insthrucshuns to confine his divilish intenshuns solely to the cof- fee-coloured flapprers, or—well, the Ku Kluxers will ketch ye if ye don't watch out. The consinsisav opinion, sez the Kluxers, were too lenient. Southern 'States justice for the of- fince would have warmed the black's back again, the firey cross thereby puttin' a pirminint kink in the hair av all such evil dishposed persons. The Toronto black lawyers an pray- chers are grate for British justice in ciifinse av a criminal, because his skin is black. There should be a law enacted by the Canadian Parliamint foribiddin marriage relationship be - tune the whoite, red, yellow and black races. 'The parents av mixed races may live togither insinsible av race distincshun, but the offshpring will suffer from it for untould ginira- shuns. By Gar! Misther Edithur, of was near gettin sintimental. Mosht av the Say -fourth cull -timers will re- mim+ber ould Bill Curtis av Hurppur- hay. Bill would warn all other "cul- led gintlemin" to keep out av Say - fourth, sayin', "I'm de only Nigger what am 'lowed to live in dat town." Bill's woife was freak lookin'—prob- ably w'h'oite, an' their son was a freckled -faced, red headed' black. Bill had a pinchint av claimin relation- ship to the nobility av the world an' Mrs. Vice -President Curtis an Mrs. Longworth would have the divil's awn toime keepin' Bill out av the sochial shwire in Washington. Another case some years ago av Mishcignashun diviliped in 'Sayfourth, whin an Eg- mondville praycher married a Gode•- rich black man to a Sayfourth whoite. woman. They lived up beyant Archie's blacksmith's Inshitute for Indipindint A:fthernoon Rural Labor- ers. Whin the wee childher ay the whoite mother saw the black man in their house 'they ran into the shtrate sehreamin, "the divil is in our house." Shure the divil is always painted black an the lash't place in the world the ilea would Mr look for a nagur is in an Irish cimithery. (Continued on page 2) Y SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, REPORT OF HOG SHIPMENTS The following is the report of hog shipments for month ending Janu- ary, 19301: Seaforth—Total 'hogs, 216; select bacon, 90; bacon, 105; butchers, 12; heavies, 3: Brucefield—Total hogs, 133; select bacon; 55; bacon, 54; 'butchers 15; heavies, 5; lights and feeders, 1. Walton—Total hogs, 188; select bacon, 7'6; 'bacons 97i butchers, 7; heavies, 5; extra 'heavies, 1. Henson—Mortal hogs, 472; select 'bacon 133; bacon, 247; butchers, 71; heavies, 10; extra heavies, 1; lights and feeders, 1. Locals ---Total hogs, 358; select bacon, 109; bacon, 18.5; butchers, 33; heavies, 13; lights and feeders, 6. Huron Co.—Total hogs, 5,103; se- lect bacon 1,781; bacon, 2,521; but- chers, 530; heavies, 91; extra heavies, 6; lights and feeders, 57. For month ending February, 1930. Seaforth--ri'atal hogs, 235; select bacon, 101; bacon, 10.5•; butchers, 15; heavies, 5. rBrucefield--Total hogs, 159; select bacon, 39; bacon, 83; butchers, 26; heavies, 6; extra heavies, 1; lights and feeders, 2. Walton—Total hogs, $262; select bacon, 87; bacon, 140; butchers, 22; heavies, 7; lights and feeders, 1. Hensail Total hogs, 492; select bacon, 134; bacon, 278; butchers, 53; heavies, 6; lights and feeders, 8. Locals—Total hogs, 513; select bacon, 135; bacon, 303; butchers, 51; heavies, 6; extra heavies, 1; lights and feeders, 8. Huron Co Total hogs, 5,028; se- lect bacon, 1,581; bacon, 2,702; but- chers, 500; heavies, 79; extra heavies, 10; lights and feeders; 64. HENSALL SPRING FAIR The Hensel) 'Spring Fair held under the auspices of the South Huron Agri- cultural Society, for the exhibition entire horses, horses on halter and harness classes, .hulls, cattle, etc., was held on Tuesday afternoon, and de- spite the very 'unfavorable state of the weather and roads, there was a wonderfully 'good attendance and a splendid exhibition of horses and cat- tle Particularly was this so of 'hors- es, which gave unmistakablyevidence that South Huron and the Hensel' lo- cality could not well be surpassed for fine stock, and the President, Dr. A. R. Campbell, and the Board of Direc- tors are greatly pleased with the fine showing 'and success of the Spring Fair. In the forenoon it was almost a wonder that stock exhibitors had the pluck and grit to come out with their stock, as the rain was coming down very fast right up to early in the afternoon, and which, no doubt, deterred a number from attending, but yet far all there was a very fine show 'and large exhibit. In the aged stallion list these was a particularly fine showing and also in the draft and agricultural gasses, and in the single roadster class it was hard for the judges to come to a de- cision. The following is the prize list: :ER SOMETIUNG !- COKE PICES 'Now In Effe ct $11 'perTon Delivered. N. CLUFF &'SONS CHATS ON EDUCATION (At the Principal's Desk) EASTER 'HOLIDAYS ARE COMING I wonder how many boys and girls, parents, teachers and trustee; know why the holiday in Ontario is a full week and a day instead of jud Good Friday and Easter Monday? Ins reason is the annual conven- tion of the Ontario Educational As- sociation, and the holiday is to allow the teachers an opportunity to at- tend. Curiously enough, one resolution that will be considered this year is one proposed by one of the sections of -the Trustees' and Ratepayers' As- sociation that since comparatively few teachers take advantage of the heiida,- to attend the convention, the extra holiday should 'be abolished, and only Good Friday and Easter Monday allowed. Perhaps some of the indif- ferent teachers will take the hint. 'School Boards are authorized to pay the expense of one member and HORSES Clydesdale or Shire, aged stallion —R. Murdock, J. J.; Miller and 3rd. Stallion foaled in 1927 or later—H. C. Soldan, J. W. Elliott. Heavy draft horses, draft mare.— Alex. Wright, W. S. Broadfoot, D. Fotheringham.' Gelding or filly foaled in 1927 or later—T. N. Forsyth. Gelding or filly foaled in 19281-- Tremeer Bros. Draft or agricultural foals in 1929 —Tremeer Bros., T. N. Forsyth, M. Tinney. Draft team—James Scott, A. & J. Broadfoot, H. Truemner. Agricultural mare in foal—R. J. Scott, 'D. Fotheringham, W. Chapi,nan. 'Gelding or filly foaled in 1927—M. Tinney. Gelding or filly foaled in 1928--R. Tinney. General Purpose Team — William Decker. Carriage team—G. H. Thiel. Single horse in harness — W. E. Keys, John McLean. Roadster team—H. Truemner. (Single • horse in' harness --IR. Mc- Laren, C. Fry, J. B. Levis, Dr. Moir, Roadster or carriage foaled in 1929 —A. B. Bell. Grand championship, draft or agri- cultural mare or gelding, any age— R. J. 'Scott, Alex. Sinclair, A. and J. Broadfoot, James Scott. Township prize, best three horses from any one township --.1st, Hibbert; 2nd, Tuckersmith. Specials—.Geiger special for best draft stallion, R. Murdock; Klopp special for, best draft mare, 3 years or over, S. Sinclair; McTaggart spe- cial for best lady driver, C. Fry, Mrs. James Wright; Dougall special for best light horse on line, R. McLaren; Sweepstake 'badge for best stallion— Robert Murdock. Lecture. Rev. John E. Elder, of Crom- arty, will deliver his most in- teresting lecture, entitled "THE LAND OF THE "SHAMROCK7 in FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SEAFORTH on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9th at 8 o'clock Also vocal numbers and an instrumentaL ADMISSION, 25 CENTS one teacher as delegates to the con- vention, which indicates the import- ance the Gorv'er•nment attach to a con- vention of this kind. !It is in conferences of this kind that both teachers and' trustees find the opportunity to rub shoulders and exchange ideas with others who are facing similar problems. It is in the discussion's of these conventions that most of the changes in educational methods and policies are worked out before they are enacted into law. Among the subjects of discussion will 'be the 'proposal for County Boards of Education, another urging that a wider variety of courses of study be provided by Continuation Schools and High Schools that serve rural com- munities. A feature of the Convention that should interest the people of this dis- trict will 'be an address by lion.. J. S. Martin, Minister of Agriculture, on Lessons from the High Schools of Denmark. 'Our farming districts suf- fering from general stagnation and loss, of population will be interested in learning what the High Schools of Denmark have done to make that lit- tle country, of limited natural' re- sources, one of the most prosperous, contented and progressive agriealtur- al countries on the globe. Still another topic will be the train- ing of teachers in the Normal Schools to understand the backward or handi- capped child. It is to be hoped that as this idea develops it will result in a training for teachers in the better understanding 'of all children in order that all teachers may be 'qualified to assist in the educational and voca- tional guidance of every child. During the three days.. April 22nd, 23rd and 24th, there will be general sessions for all, also special sessions for the different groups where trus- tees will meet with trustees, princi- pals with ;principals, kindergarteners with kindergarteners, and teachers' of special subjects will meet with those meeting with the problems of " the same subjects. While the membership of the On- tario Educational Association is com- posed mainly of those actively engag- ed in educational work, either as teachers or as trustees, there is also a provision for any others who may be interested in education. Anyone who is interested may become a mem- ber, and receiving each month the of- ficial organ of the Association, The Canadian School Journal, may keep in touch with educational discussions and educational progress in Ontario. WINTHROP Motees4,7-A4o01er wxnte>w-', is gently passing away, --. Mx. 'Melvin Clarke spent Tuesday in liaumilton...-. The play, "Warted, a Wife," by the, young .people, was put on at Bethel Church, Wednesday night to a fell' house. They are also putting it on at Blyth Mo'n- dae night, April 7th, and .in Seaforth Friday night, April lithe -411m Eaton and Miss Isabel Eaton spent Sundae. at home.—We are sorry to hear that Mme. Wll'Iiam Somerville is under the doctor's care: We wish her a speedy recovery. Mrcs. Theron Bottles re- , ceived word Thursday that her sister, Mrs. 'McClinchey, of Zurich, had pass- ed suddenly away.• A husband and four children are left to mourn the loss 'of a loving wife and mother. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to those that are left to mourn. TUCKERSMITH Notes. --:Miss Etta 'Bell, accompan- ied by Miss Thompson, of London, spent ;the week end; at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Bell: ' Announcement.—Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Landsborough announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Marion Elsie, to Mr. Walker Carlile, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Carlile, of Hensall, the mar- riage • to take place quietly early in April. School Report.—The following is. the school report for School Section No. 9, Tuckersmith, for the month of March: Form V—Helen Upshall 84%. Sr. IV—Roy Hodgert 84%, Margaret Hay 82%, Margaret Broadfoot 811/4, Mac Chesney 64%. Jr. IV—Anna Love 69%, Jack Consitt 671/4, Irene Mackay 66%, Russell Hodgert 65%, Lorne Hay 63, Jean Irvine 59%, Billy Dalrymple 32 2-7. Jr. III—Robert McLachlan 89 2-3, Glen Houston 55 1-3, Sr. I'I—Kate Dalrymple 88, Bobby Gemmell 82 2-3, Stewart Love 59 2-3. Sr. I.—Jack 'Mackay 88, Wil- lie Hodgert 76, Billy Powell 65. Primer—Helen Houston (good work all month). Number on roll, 21; av- erage attendance, 20.4.—Margaret E. Grieve, Teacher. West End Notes.—The syrup mak- ing season here those engaged at the work report a fair run and extra good quality of the product. — Mr. A. Matheson, who has resided here for a number of years, moved his family to Coderich last week. A short time ago the congregation presented them with a large floor lamp. Mr. Fletcher Townsend read the address and Mr. J, G. Crich made the presentation. Mr. Matheson made a suitable reply. stating his regret at having, to re- mr ve from this neighborhood. School Report.—The following i; the school report of S. S. No. 10, Tuckersmith, for the month of March: Sr. IV—Arthur Varley 73, Sidney Taylor 71, Loreen Martin 64, Nelson Riley 57, Agnes Fairbairn 48. Jr. IV —William McLean 57. Sr. III—Ge'r- trude Martin 70, Mervyn Hodgert 69, Laura Tremeer 66, *Robert Reid 4$. Jr. III—Verna McLean 69, Margaret Taylor 64, Elsie Reid (absent). II— Myrtle Taylor 65, Gordon Hodgcrt 50, George Varley 40. Those who miss- ed one examination are marked with an asterisk. Number on roll, 16; av- erage attendance, 14.333. — R. J. Caldwell, Teacher. CATTLE 'S'horthorns—Bell calved in 1928, M. Crich and 2nd; cow, M. Crich and 2nd; heifer under 2 years, M. Crich, R. N. Peck. Butcher steer or heifer, grade—'H. Kercher, Roy Pepper, 0. Geiger & Son. Baby beef, not to exceed 900 lbs.— R. N. Peck., Roy Pepper and 3rd. Dairy Cows, open to any breed—A. B. Rowcliffe, M. Crich, W. Sangster, Dr. Campbell. Boys' Judging 'Contest — Wilmer Broadfoot, Norman Pepper, Frank Wright, John Broadfoot, Cor. Faber. 'Commercial Special for best Shoot- h'orn'—'M. Crich. Judge—Henry Smith, ureter. LONDESBORU Notes.—Rev. Mr. Johnston was in Clinton on Tuesday.—Mr. and Mrs. Cowan, of the 13th concession, had a pleasant 'visit from Miss Grainger, of 'Toronto last week.—Mrs. Beacom, of the 13th, was the guest at' the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lyon recently. —Mr. W. Campbell was in Clinton last Friday,—The Ladies' Aid' held their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mr. and Ma -s. J. Armstrong last Thursday. A very instructive and in- teresting time was spent by all.— Mrs. Percy Manning, who has been seriously ill, we are glad to state, is slightly improved. —. Miss Fingland, who had a pleasant month's holiday with Toronto friends, has returned.— We are sorry to state that Mr. Jas. Frairservice is quite ill with pneu- monia. His many friends hope for a speedy recovery. — Mr, and Miss Barr were guests of Bayfield' friends on Sunday.,—Mr. Stanley Lyon has leased Mr. George Barr's farm for the summer months.—Mr. J. McCrea of London, spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mc Crea.—Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brund son, of Blyth, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Adam last Sunday.—Miss Emerson, of To ronto, who recently visited her sister Mrs. D. Roberton, has returned. for a siert Pew" Westo A week era guests of eats, Mr' Nand Nems 341 � N.T.Mie: e Roy i fMese Mie lat week to the house ely oeeup the late Mime Rid; 1, pairing and shingling the leenne were guests of Mr. and rs..'Don, Murzay.—A series of'' enl list meetings will be held in St; Andrew's United,:, 'Church, lia eld, ATO, Grace Mans e71 'rende United Church, Porter's lull, begin- The actor's splendid` ninrg the. first Sunday .in Aaay,, eon- err ci' emotio'u WW1* ducted' by Evangelists Whitesides and role to' the satisfaction; Leonard -Miss Jean. Woods, who has critical dramatist By "a' , 't b n home since Chris, as• and who ee mclue* ofthe he q High Sch ne )4e 0a•,t previously taughtEhaol inGalt, hasmembers of the an7renceAT gone to Toronto General Hospital to gave the trial scene from. the.', train for a nurse, and commenced her ;ant of -Venice, with _:an adinM duties there this week. Jean is one characterization ef. ;Slhylocic„ ,also er of our most popular young ladies and'r"S'leep Walking Scene" froiYl " e has many friends who wish her every beth, and impressed '' all' ith'�hir terpretation of the linea ; Cil+ epitomise the frailties and brevity a human life: "To -morrow and to -morrow an morrow ;.. Creeps in this petty pace from clay t o day; • To the last syllable of recorded And all our yesterdays have lighted;; , fools The way to dusky death. Out, out,. brief candle! Life's ,but a walking 'shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more." Mr. O'Connor was ably assisted by two gentlemen and two ladies. success an her chosen profession..— Rev. Mr. Keine, of Seaforth, and Rev. G. M. Dunn, Secretary of the Budget Committee, Toronto, conducted the service in the Town Hall Sunday af- ternoon for the Presbyterian congre- gation.—Mr. and Mrs. Knuckey, who some time ago purchased Mrs. Brawn's property on ,the Sauble Line, moved their household effects here from Toronto last week in one of the largest moving vans in Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Knuckey do not plan to re- side here till fall, Mr. Knuckey hav- ing secured for the •summer a posi- tion in connection with the Royal York Golf Club.—The euchre anl dance, under the auspices•of the Or- angemen on Wednesday evening of last week, was quite a success, but owing to bad roads and attractions in •other nearby places, was not so largely attended • as otherwise would have been. The winners,. in euchre were: Mrs. Featherstone, Richard McDaol, Mrs. Newton -Brady, Bruce Moore. An excellent lunch was serv- ed, then dancing followed. WIN -GRAM Notes.—Miss Annie Wh•oe for the past year has been employed at the Dominion Store, has taken a position on the post office staff, commencing April 1st, taking the place of Mrs, H. L. Sherbondy, who expects to leave for California shortly. — Miss Erma Finch, of the Western Univers- ity, London, spent the week at the home of her mother, Mrs. Finch.— The Avon Players presented the Shakespearian six -act tragedy, "Jul- ius Caesar" in the town hall on Fri- day evening under the auspices of the Wingham High School , and was well received 'by the large crowd in abtendannel. The actors took their parts in a very capable manner.— Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith left this week for Owen Sound.=On Monday morning the citizens of Wingham re- ceived a jolt when they gazed upon the whitened landscape. Six to eight inches of snow is reported, and the sleighing is practically as good now as any time during the winter.—Mrs. R. E. McKinney, of Toronto, is visit- ing with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gurney. — Mr. George Scott spent the week end in Toronto. Celebrates St. Patrick's Day.— Sacred Heart pariah celebrated Ire- land's patron saint with an excellent programme of Irish humor, melody and song. Mr. Caughlin acted in the capacity of chairman, introduced the programme very fittingly in his usual Irish style. The evening opened with the national anthem. Evelyn Patter- son gave a reading on St. Patrick, "Patron of Ireland," which was re- ceived with great applause,' by the large audience. Mrs. McDonald fol- lowed with two humorous topics, "The Widow McShean" and "Little Battise." "Pat's Matrimonial Adventure," with Jim Dolan in the title role, assisted by Ellie Ryan as "Mrs. Fielding," and Katharine Morrison as "Molly," brought outbursts of laughter and approval. Evelyn Gambel recited "The Schoolmaster's Daughter"; Mr. Bell, from Belgrave, rendered Irish selections on the fife, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs• Earnest, on the piano, which was well received. Choice vocal selections were rendered by Mrs. J. Gibbons, Ellie 'Ryan, Roger McDonald, Jim Dolan, Patrick She'ean, Katharine Morrison, Katharine Green, accompanied by Ellie Ryan and Mrs. Earnest. Jeane Leopard sang "Mother McCree" and danced the "Sailor' Hornpipe" and "Iris'h Step Dance" in her usual happy style. Musical selec- tions were given by the trio, Ellie Ry- an, piano; Mrcs. Earnest, first violin, and Roger McDonald, 2nd violin, of well selected Irish classics, Jim Dolan sang two comic numbers ac- companied by Roger McDonald cn the ukelele amid roars of applause. "Mrs. Sullivan's Political Party" amused ev- en the most stoic minded foe the re- maining half hour. The characters were well chosen and excellenty por- trayed: Anna Forgie as "Mrs. Sulli- van"; Mrs. Green as "Mrs. Moriarity"; Mrs. McDonald as "Mrs. Scanlan"; Lockridge J. as "Mrs. O'Toole"; Mrs. Roth as "Mrs. Dr. Clancy"; Mrs. Gamble (as the undertaker's wife), "Mrs. O'Reilly"; Katharine Morrison as the winsome bride of "Snookom's Rooney"; C. ('ween took the part of "Little Jamsey." "The Perfect Po- litical Party" was interrupted all too often 'by the cries of Little Jamsey and the suffragetbs decided that they would abandon politics with three cheers for the men. The programme closed with "God Save Ireland" by the cast ensemble. The pastor, Rev. Father McHugh, extended• hearty thanks to all present and especially those who participated and remarked that while the birthplace of St. Patrick is open to dispute, there is no question about his universal patron- age. The pleasant entertainment was followed by a' tasty lunch of sand- wiches, cake and coffee, served 'to all BAYFIELD Breezes.—Miss Alma McKay, of Toronto, was home over the week end motoring up with Mr. and Mrs. G. Knight, who were guests of Mrs. Knight's parents, Mr. and M -s. F. Geminh'ardt. Mrs. Prentice and Mrs. Furter accompanied' them and visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Stinson Frank Erwin and Miss Violet Schultz, of Kitchener, were here Sunday. Mrs. Edwards, who has visited in Kitchener, the past three weeks, returned with them.—Charles Geniinhart, who has spent the winter in Florida, returned home Thursday of last week. .He had a most enjoy- able time. He accompanied his aunt and cousin, Mrs. Lena Woods and Miss Anna Woods, who remained *at Otterville with Rev. and Mrs. Crosby HILLSGREEN Death of Mrs. James Cochrane.— There ochraneThere passed away after a brief ill- ness, on March 25th; at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. Fuss, Hay town- ship, an old and respected resident, Mrs. James Cochrane. Mrs. Cochrane, while not enjoying good health for some time, was able to be about and journeyed from 'Clinton the week pre- vious to attend the funeral of her sister, Mss. Flax,bard, of Zurich. In- tending to stay the week end with her daughters, who reside on the Parr Line, she took ill on Saturday and passed peacefully away early Tues- day morning, March 25th. Mrs. Cochrane, whose maiden name was Catharine Hearonamus, was horn in Waterloo County in 1850, and at the age of six years moved with her par- - ents to the north 'boundary of Hay township, two and one-half miles west of Kippen. On the event of her marriage in 1871, she and her late husband took up their residence on the farm adjoining her father, where. she lived until three years ago, when she and her two daughters moved to Clinton to reside. Her husband pre- deceased her some ten years ago. A family of three sons and eight daugh- ters are left to mourn the loss of a. goad. mother: Mrs. Forrest, Mrs. Smith and Will, in 'Saskatchewan; Robert, in Peace River, Alta.; Miss. Jessie, of Seaforth; Mrs. H. Cameron and Misses Agnes and Annie of Clin- ton; Mrs, J. G. Forrest and Mrs. H. Fuss, of the Parr Line, Hay, and John, of the Town Line, Hay. The funeral, which was private, was held on Thursday, March 27th, from the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. Fuss,. interment being made in HIl'lsgreen Cemetery. The funeral was conduct- ed by Rev. Conner, and the pallbear- ers were: Messrs. James Love, John Cochrane, Alf. Reichert, James and Robert McAllister, and Robert Par- sons. Those attending the funeral. from a distance were her daughters, Mrs. H. 'Cameron and family, Misses Agnes and Annie, of Clinton; Miss Jessie Cochrane, of 'Seaforth; Mrs. McLarty, of London; Mrs. B. Bright - more, of London; Messrs. John and Joe Forrest, of Seaforth. Notes.—Mrs, John Turner and son,. Janes, of Clinton, spent the week end at the home of Mr. a d Mrs. W. Turner and family }—Miss> gnes Love of near Kippene spent the week end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Love.—Mrs. Ross Dick left for her home in Toronto recent- ly, after spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Coch- rane.—Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hey and daughters spent Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. Troyer.—•Mr. and Mrs. W, Reichert and Ma•. and Mrs. Alf. Reichert and Mrs. Melinda Reichert attended the funeral of a relative near Auburn on Sunday.— Miss Muriel Carlile spent a few days recently with friends on the Parr Line.—Communion services were ob- served in the church on Sunday—The W. M. S. will hold their regular meet- ing on Wednesday afternoon, April 9th, at the home of Mrs. L. Troyer, at 2.30 o'clock. Y. P. S. The Young People's So- ciety met on Monday evening, March 31st, for their regular meeting. Miss Gladys Stephenson's Group was in charge of the programme, Miss Eileen Turner presiding. We opened the meeting 'by singing Hymn 758. 'Rev. Conner led in prayer. Hymn • 562 was sung. We then were favored' with a mouth organ selection by Mr. Alf. Philp. The Scripture lesson was read by Mr. Elmer Turner and the devo- tions and prayer' by Miss Eileen Turn- er. Miss Gladys Stephenson then read a topic on "An Irish Boy Became Canada's Great Mystery." We then were favored with another selection by Mr. Alf. Philp on the mouth organ. Mrs. (Rev.) Conner then; reed a top- ic on "What They Say," after which we were favored with a solo. 'The missionary study was taken from the third • chapter of "Great Wlater4" by Rev. Conner. .Hymn 552 'waa sung. The meeting closed by all repeating - the Mnzpah benediction int7nison. h. Stewart Beattie's group win. bo it charge of the programme on Monday - evening, April 14th. er• ,1 •