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TN19281227 - December 27, 1928THE TJILLSONBURG NEWS Am Jgamation of The Tillsonburg Observer, EsL 1863, and The Tillsonburg Liberal, Eat. 1877 ' --------.-------------------------------------------- i ---------------------------------------------------------------------1---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VoL 9. No. 52. Single Copy 5 Cents J - Tillsonburg, Ontario, Thursday, December 27th, 1928 $1.50 per Annum. United States $2.00 Notice to Advertisers Local Miscellany Social and Personal Next Tuesday beiny Now Yean Day it ia abaolutoly nece.ury that ALL chanyoe of advortiM- than Monday to iniure uuortion. The News Printing Co. of Tillsonburg, Limited. AD Kinds of Electrical Work Done at Howard Electric FARM CONTRACTING A SPECIALTY We Aim to Please HOWARD ELECTRIC Phorie 504 FOR A GOOD MEAL OR LUNCH ICE CREAM BRICK AND ARCTIC PIE Properly prepared and promptly lerved. call at TheTillsonburgCafe H. BUTT Caroar Broadway and Oxfard StTOOte Plumbing Furnaces Electric Wiring We have several second- hand furnaces for sale. Carroll Bros. Ph0M 153 Houm 242—133 A Happy New Year to all.—W. J. Jewell, the tailor. Special prices on good veal calves.— Phone W. C. Burn, 546. House slippers for women and chil­ dren, half price.—Rennie's. People are saying our bread is so good. Try some. We hope you will be pleased too. A. M. Lindsey & Sons. Phone 87W. Dr. Clarence L Starr, noted Cana­ dian surgeon, died at his home at Toronto on Christmas night. He was 61 years of age. Death resulted from heart trouble. The resignation of Dr. Weston Krupp as a member of the Woodstock board of education was accepted by the board at its meeting Thursday night. Dr. Krupp now being on a five month's tour of the world. The W.CT.U. will hold their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. A. M. Howell London street, on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. An invitation is given to all ladies to attend. The Aylmer Canning Co. are taking in poultry. All birds must be well fattened and dressed as follows: Not drawn, well picked, pin feathers out, head and legs off and crop removed (but not drawn). Price 22c lb. Mr. W. H. Rohrer has taken over the agency for 4he McCormick-Deering line of repairs and is prepared to give farm implements. He will carry a full real service. Office at Smith's Feed Barn, Brock street. Thomas Rowsom, widely known Dcreham Township farmer, was seriously injured when his left hand became caught in the cogs of a cutting box. The first two fingers were so badly mangled that they were ampu­ tated at Alexandra Hospital. Ingersoll. The beautifully illuminated Christ­ mas tree on Broadway, in front of the public library has been the admiration of everyone who saw it during the past few days. Another one in front of the Avondale United church presented a very pretty appearance, with its numerous colored lights. Kathleen Howlett. 17, of 334 Well­ ington street, Woodstock, died at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in Chatham General Hospital from injuries receiv­ ed when a car in which she was a pas- enger was forced into a ditch Woodslee on hiehway No. 2, Christmas morning. The drawing for the valuable marble mantel clock given away by H. Sponenburgh to the person holding the lucky ticket, took place on Mon­ day afternoon, and was won by Miss Evelenc Lindsay. The coupon drawn bore the number 420, which was held by Miss Lindsay. The death occurred on Christmas day at the Woodstock General Hospit­ al of one of the best known and most highly respected of the younger resi­ dents of Dereham Township in the person of Newton Chambers, son of W. H. Chambers, ex-M.L.A. for Ox­ ford South. He was in his 36th year. A Buick sedan, driven by Mr. Agur of Toronto came in collision with one of the brick pillars in front of the Mabcc garage on Christmas day, al­ most knocking it from its foundation. The driver came around the corner from Broadway at too fast a pace and owing to the slippery condition of the pavement he lost control of the which was badly damaged. Radiant Health..Plenty..and Peace to you and yours for the next 52 weeks. What more could you ask’! The Tillsonburg News near early black car, USED CARS 1927 Ford 4-Door Sod-n. 1927 Chevrolet Sedan. 1927 Ch-y.ler 79. • 1925 Ford Coupe. 1924 McLaughlin Touring. 1925 Chevrolet Coupe. Contagious Diseases Should Be Reported “The Nativity” Seldom has a more worshipful and impressive service been held to cele­ brate the Christmas-tide than that was held in Avondale Church last Sunday evening. By seven o’clock the church was filled, and the great con­ gregation began to sing the opening carol The service proceeded as usual until the contusion of the second hymn, when the lights were lowered, and the choir, singing from the gallery overhead, began the prelude carol of the Nativity Pageant. With a continu­ ous musical accompaniment, in which the recurrent theme of ~ bino" predominated, the pageant proceeded through its five scenes: ciation, The Shepherds. The Adoration and The Flight into Egypt. The narrative and spoken parts, all direct quotations from the Gospels, were read by a concealed reader, while the choir from its gallery sang at appropriate moments the fin­ est of our Christmas carols. The par­ ticipants in the pageant, twenty-two in number, were well caste and per­ formed their parts flawlessly, with deep reverence, realizing themselves and making the congregation realize the sacredness of the theme and their impersonations. The service ended with a final carol which appeals that the Christ-child may find room in the heart of man today, after which the benediction was pronounced. Great credit for the success of the pageant is due to the costume com­ mittee, Mrs. W. P. Christy, Mrs. G V. Thomson and Mrs. D. E. Taylor, who worked very hard to produce the right costuming and who are to be complimented on their colour effects. Likewise the impressiveness of the service was due in no small measure to the work of the choir, to their leader. Mr. A. F. Hillborg, and especi­ ally to the organist, Miss G Reekie, whose admirable selection of music for the background of the pageant gave it the necessary touch of finesse. The worship value of such a pageant, with its aesthetic appeal, has left an indelible impression upon the minds and hearts of the congregation. It is becoming a tradition in Avondale to celebrate the great Christian festivals of Christmas and Easter by such pres­ entations. It is the intention to pro­ duce an Easter pageant on next Palm Sunday evening. "Gesu Barn­ action of the uninterrupted The Annun- Thc Nativity, Five Killed at Railway Crossing at Waterford Provincial Conatable, Wife and Three Children Victim of Trayedy.—Man Seemed to Have Loat Control of Car as it Ran in Front of Michigan Central Train. St. Thomas, Ont., Dec. 21—Provin­ cial constable Andrew B. Wood, his wife and three children, Simcoe, were instantly killed today when their car was struck by a Michigan Central pas­ senger train at Waterford crossing. As the watchman at the crossing frantically waved his flag at the ap­ proaching automobile, Wood seemed to have no control of the car and drove directly in front of the on-com­ ing train. The children were aged one, five and seven years. The car apparently skidded on the tracks when the driver, suddenly becoming aware of the near­ ness of the train, applied the brakes. The car was demolished and the bodies of the victims thrown a considerable distance, two being picked up from the ice of a pond beside the railway. This is the third fatal level cross­ ing accident in the vicinity of Water­ ford, bringing the total deaths to seven, within about a month. About a month, ago Alya Beamer was killed at the Blue Line crossing, and two weeks ago E. T. Elkins of Waterford met death in a similar manner at the first Cross­ ing east of Waterford. Coroner Dr. J. Peter has ordered an inquest. Con­ stable Woods was formerly a sergeant of - - - -the Galt Police force. The Lioni* Christmas market prica Chrysler Motor Sales BASIL D. MABEE South Broadway, Phono 243. The following extract from the re­ port of Dr. J. H. Hoover, medical health officer, to the council at its last meeting of importance to household­ ers generally, and should be taken heed to:—“We have been fortunate insofar as any serious epidemics have not occurr> ed. and we have endeavored, as far as (■ossiblc to quarantine all contagious diseases, but it seems impossible to quarantine all cases, owing to the fact that some think that unless a physician pronounces a case to be contagious they do not have to quarantine, where­ as, according to the Health Act. all such cases- are liable to a penalty if not reported to the Board. Norfolk Assessments Increased by Judge The Lions Club distributed sixty-five Christmas baskets w*hich included gro­ ceries, clothing, toys, etc., gladdening the hearts of many adults and one hun­ dred and thirty-five children of the less fortunate families of the town and have received grateful acknowledg­ ment from many of them. In addition to members of the club who donated, the .club wishes to thank the following: John Rock & Son, Avondale Boy Sdouts, .Tillsonburg Shoe Co., Limited, Lambden & Gibson, E. J. Malone. Dr. Corless, Dominion Natural Gas Co., Ltd., Mrs. George Appleford. D. F. Gibson, Town Coun­ cil, Wm. Hetherington, W. H. Wilkin­ son, Courtland; Salvation Army, R. B. Moulton, J. H. Mannell. R. E. Carle, Verne McDonald. LeRoy Lowric, Walter Wells, John McIntyre and Anson Fewster. Stolen Car Recovered GRAY’S Auto Electric Specializing in Generators, Starters, Batteries and Lights. Acroaa from the New Ford Garage Notice Having leased my standing stable on Brock street to the Delmer Farmers Co-Operative Co., also to Rohrer Bros. Hudson-Essex Agency and Inter- national Farm Implements, it will be necessary to discontinue feed and standing after January 1st, as the premises have to be thoroughly ren­ ovated to meet the requirements of the new trade. " Port Dover, Dec. 21.—In a decision made public today Judge Boles has settled the question of equalized as­ sessment for the municipalities of Nor­ folk County. The rural municipalities, with the exception of South Walsing- ham, will have their assessment for county purposes considerably increas­ ed. Port Dover, Simcoe, Waterford and Delhi assessments remain the same and a slight reduction has been made in the case of the village of Port Rowan. The increase in the rur­ al municipalities is: Charlotteville, $686,000; Houghton, $192X100: Middle­ ton, $291,000; Townsend, $1,286,000; Windham. $745,000; Woodhouse. $685,- 000; North Walsingham, $690,000. At 1.10 Sunday morning a car parked in front of Gettas restaurant was stol­ en, and at S o’clock the same morning Fountain Winn, of Red Oak, Va., was arrested for the offence. Upon being questioned by the police he admitted taking the car in an effort to secure work. During the past nine months he has been employed in the tobacco fields near Delhi. On Monday morn­ ing he appeared before Magistrate Paterson at the town hall and received a sentence of three months in county gaol at Woodstock for his discretion. Palmer—Blight Sale Register Frank Fulkerson 28.—Auction sale farm stock, the in- W. A. Smith. V.S. W. A. SMITH, V.S. High School Notes Helen E. Reid AMtA.GM. Trebur of Violin and Theory Studio: St Paul’s Church Phone 319 The Literary Society of the Tillson­ burg High School held a Christmas meeting on Friday afternoon. Decem­ ber 21st. The program consisted of many interesting and entertaining numbers. The play “The Spirit of Christmas.’’ taken Trom Dickens “Christmas Carol." was enjoyed by all. The Society was pleased to have with them many ex-students and inter­ ested town folk. Dec. ................implements, saw mill etc. one mile south of Carholme. Roy Marshall, prop. Jan. 3.—Clearing sale farm stock and implements, on No. 3 Highway, one mile west of Delhi. Frank May and son, prop. » Jan. 8—Farm, farm stock, feed, im­ plements and furniture, lot 7, con. 4., Houghton, 1 mile east of Fairground. John Hazen, prop. Card of Thanks Monday morning, December 24th, at the Baptist parsonage, Rolph street, Rev. Albert Carr united in marriage Mr. Fred. Palmer and Miss Ida Blight, both of Chatham, Ontario. The young couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Purdy of St. Thomas. Mr. Purdy is a cousin of the groom. After the ceremony the wedding party spent some time at the home of the groom's grandmother. Mrs. George Thomas, after which they returned to Chatham, where they will make their home. Mr. W. C. Burn and Vera spent Sat­ urday in Hamilton. Jack Wellman of Detroit spent a few days at his home here. Mr. W. H. Gibson spent Christmas with relatives in St. Catharines. Mr. Clarence H. Berry is continuing his studies in New York City during the holidays. Mr. and »Mrs. F. P. Leake of Inger­soll spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Aldrich. Mr. Grant Burn of Montreal spent the holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Bum. Mr. T. L Armstrong of Toronto spent Christmas with his mother, Mrs. R. H. Armstrong. Dr. A. D. Williams and wife of To­ ledo, Ohio, are spending a few days with his brothers. Mr. and Mrs. Norman W. Berry of Detroit spent Sunday Mrs. Hartley Berry. Miss M. C. Hall of Michigan, is the guest Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Hall. Mervin Parry of Walkerville is spending the holiday season with rel­ atives in town and vicinity. Mrs. G W. Griffin is spending the Christmas season with her mother, Mrs. James Little. Chatham. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Dean of Niagara Falls are spending a few days with relatives in town and vicinity. Mr. Burt. Priddle of Kitchener spent the Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Priddle. Mr. and Mrs. Lome Zavitz and Clin­ ton spent Christmas with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bum. Miss Isobel Parker of Alma College is spending her holidays with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Parker. Miss Edythc Fulton, R.N., of Detroit, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Fulton, North Broadway. Miss Violet Lindsay of Alma College is spending the Yuletide holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lind­ say. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. McKinnon of Exeter are spending the holidays with the latter's parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. Denton. Rev. Clifford and Mrs. Rogers of St. Marys spent Christmas with the for­ mer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Rogers. ■ Mr. William J. Mills of Spokane, Wash., is spending a few weeks here with his father, Mr. Wm. Mills, Till­ son avenue. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jones have re­ turned from Toronto, where they spent a few days with the latter's sister, Mrs. -W, C. Young. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Vance and chil­ dren and Mr. and Miss Luscombe, of Simcoe, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Denton. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Jackson and daughters of Toronto spent a few days with the former's parents. Mr. and Mrs. W: H. Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Simon and Mrs. K. R. Christie of Detroit spent Christmas with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. E Simon. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Wood of Browns­ ville and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Kennedy of Oxford Centre spent Christmas at the home of Mr. E. Lundy. Mrs. John Warren of Burford has returned home after having spent a week at the bedside of her brother, Mr. C. Wellman, who is very ill. Misses Pearl, Mabel and Merle Wil­ liams of Toronto are spending the Christmas holidays with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams. Miss Jean Brooks, nurse-in-training at Niagara Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, N.Y., spent Christmas with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. John Hearn and grand­ daughter. Doris Covey, spent the Christmas holidays in Walkerville with Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Hearn and fam­ ily- Mr. George VanLoon of Toronto University, and Mr. John VanLoon. Jr„ of Hamilton, are spending* the Christmas holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John VanLoon. Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Parker and daughters. Betty and Joan, of Windsor, spent Christmas with the former’s par­ents. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Parker, and with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Parker. Miss Evelyn Williams of Port Col- borne, Miss Rosslyn Williams of To- ; ronto, and Miss Doris Williams of De­ troit, are spending the Christmas holi- : days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. , R. F. Williams. Mrs. Hannah Smith and Miss Edna . Walker spent Christmas day with Mr. ’ and Mrs. W. B. Shellington at Bur- > ford. Miss Madeline Snellington re- t turned with them and will spend a i week in town. with Mr. and Grand Rapids, of her parents, Lions Dinner feel that we must express Kirkland—Dutton at Card of Thanks Pastor and Mrs. Emmons wish to thank their many friends for so many tokens of appreciation this Christmas time and the Tabernacle folks for the love-offering of $152 presented to them during the Christmas entertainment and to wish everybody a Happy New Year.—F. P. Emmons. We . our thanks and appreciation to our friends and relatives for their many acts of kindness to Mrs. Weeks dur­ ing her long illness, and for the many good things that were sent to Mrs. Weeks during her long illness. To the King's Daughters for their lovely baskets and flowers; to the missionary society of the congregation of tht Presbyterian church for flowers; and to all others who brought and sent flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Weeks. So Near and Yet So Far A quiet wedding was solemnized St. John's rectory on Saturday, Dec. 22nd. when Miss Florence Alice Dut- ion became the bride of Cyril Barnes Kirkland. The contracting parties were attended by Mrs. Theresa Rouse and Robert James Flynn. The Rev. W. H. Dunbar, rector of St. John's church officiated. The Lions club held their regular dinner at the Royal Hotel on Friday evening and were delighted with a gen­ uine Christmas dinner. The meeting was presided over by President W. H. Gibson. Messrs. W. E. Lambden, D. F. Gibson and Dr. Corless were welcomed as visitors. Dr. Corless gave a very interesting address and promised to give an address on "Mining” in the near future. Dierick—Talley Penny Postage Notice 1929 Days come and go—the old year rolls away— Until there dawns once more our New Year's Day. Now, as we greet our friends both old and new, Let these words bring our kindly thought to you. Of all our memories—these stand alone: The handshake of "Good Wishes," And the friendships we have known. I Desire to Thank You for the Many Business Courtesies shown to us in the Past and to Extend to You Sincere Wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Reg. J. Brookfield CHEVROLET GARAGE *To those whom we have served and to those whom we hope to serve, we extend the heartiest of good wishes for happiness and prosperity at this season and through­ out the coming year. THE E. F. DAVIS CO. JEWELLERS SINCE 1883 Happy and Prosperous New Year to All CAVERLY’S PORK SHOP PHONE Ml If You Want an Electric Wall Plug for Your Lamps Call Up Now CARROLL BROS. PHONE 153 Plumbing Eavestrough Furnaces Gas fit ting We have a good stock of electric fixtures. Edison Mazda lamps, all colors. Cooking Apples for Sale Spies $1.25, Baldwins $1.00, per Hamper HAMBIDGE CO. TILLSONBURG BUYERS OF EGGS AND POULTRY M. McNIECE, Pk— 51 M.C.R. Brakeman Instantly Killed By His Own Train William H. Robartson Fall, to Track and Train Saver. Hi. Body—Inquoat Ordered. Get Prepared for Winter! W. L. Lindsay PHONE 11 The annual meeting of the directors and members of the North Walsma- ham Agricultural Society will be held at Langton on Saturday, January 19 C.W.SLAGHT. Sec.-Treas W. S. COLLINGS, Pres.' On page five of this issue will be found the first installment of our new serial, “So Near and Yet So Far.” It is from the pen of one of our most popular authors, and of absorbing in­ terest from start to finish. We com­ mend it to the attention of all who like a story that will prove to be entertain­ ing, and help while away some of your leisure moments. Th& wedding of George Dierick of Courtland and Tessie Florence Talley of Delhi was solemnized at St. John’s rectory on the 13th of December. The Rev. W. H. Dunbar officiated. The by ofcontracting parties were attended Arthur Troppe and A. Dewitte Courtland. Penny postage from Canada to all parts of the British Empire was re­ stored on Christmas Day. A message frofa Premier Mackenzie King to King George bearing the Christmas greet­ ing of Government and people of Can­ ada to his Majesty announced the re­ duction in the postal rates. Appreciation Card of Thanks Kindlv accept many thanks for the lovely flowers sent me from the Ladies' Aid of St Paul's church, Bible class, also King’s Daughters, along with friends and neighbors during my re­cent illness. n Mrs John Dodgson. I wish to thank the King’s Daughters for flowers and sunshine basket, also the Gospel Tabernacle for flowers and the many acts of kindness of neigh­ bors and friends shown to my husband who is seriously ill. Mrs. Wellman. William H. Robertson, freight brake- man of the M.GR, residing at 126 Ross street, St Thomas, was instantly killed near Perry, on the east end of the division, about 11:15 o’clock Mon­ day morning, when he fell beneath the car wheels. He was picked up by fel­ low trainmen, who found the body severed in two. It is believed thalthc victim must have slipped from 'the car to the track below and hi* body was crushed almost beyond recognition. The coroner at Perry immediately or­ dered an inquest. The deceased wal popular and beit-H the diviaion, being O. R. T. He leaves and one child, who street The late k —KT— WATTS’ SERVICE STATION Or™---------- A M li>. 4 Rahbar ChU Gat Battery chargMl wm! ml at Watte* Sarrica Staitea. of the most trainmen on nent in the mourn his wife ide at 126 Ross Robertson was one for a couple of year* a resident of Till- ronburg, where he was employed by Mr. George Soper. He wa. familiar^ known as Hee, and his many friends learned of his tragic end with keen re­ gret ' Professional Cards Tke Tillaonburg News December School Reports New« of the Week Donald F. Gibsoo. BA. (Successor to V. A. Sinclair. K.G) Uw Office: Royal Bank Buildiag. W. Q Brown. BA. Barrister. Solicitor ol the Supreme Court. Notary Public, Conveyancer. Collections promptly attended to. Money to loan. Oifice over 1 r-stain » Grocery. Tillsonburg._____________ J. Carruthers. BA. Burriater. Solicitor. N»Un Public. TdUooburg. Outarso- Collection* promptly attended Large amount of private money to at lowest rat** in amounts to suit rower, on real estate or chattels. OeaUatiM XT*» A Woeklr faunai devoted la ibo iateeeata ol tU Ta-B •( Tiltaoaburj a ad nirrawadine diatnet. in ibe Coaa tie* of OaforJ. Sertoli and El<ia.Iiaued titty Thiiraday be The Tiilaoabaeg Neo* Pristine Ca, of Tiltsoabuec. I.lmited.-F. £. Adrieh. President end Editor; H. F. Johaaioa. Huainea* Maaafrr; Aka. Melntyre Etc loan bor- the failed State*. Wc additional toep»uf» Mm** o*'»« s»«Tie tfate *.V>cript>oa* arcn4 <* ladxated m tie 1Mr.11 label Ad>e>tlala( Rate* en aprlicatiM Teleobooea.OAec 7* geaidenera I? and 1'1 Victor H. Tillson, BA- Barrister, Solicitor. Notary Public. Etc. Conveyancing. Etc. Collections made and promptly returned. Office over Canadian Bank of Com­ merce. Phone 117. c. Maxwell Luke. BA. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public. Thursday, December 27th Mont Elgin Continuation School Average foe Fall Term Form HL—Helen Joliffe 81. Doris Shuttleworth 74. Geraldine Stone 68. Donald Dynes 66, Evelyn “ &5J. Donald Strachan 65. Haskett 59.5. Marjorie Roberts Izctta Miners 55. Robert Gilbert 46.5, Theodore Nancekivell 46, Wilbert teaman 39. Ross Fewster 34. Form II.—Pauline Duffy 68. Harris McGilvery 66. Harold Harrison 65. Roy Weeks 60, Jeane Macdonald 56. James Hartnett 48. Jessie Little 40. Reg Nancekivell 36. Form 1.—Dorothy Budd 83. Marion Roberts 82.9. Vera Downing 82. Lilian Bow ley 68. Margaret Duffy to i.orne Joliffe 62. Elsie Jellous N). Gordon Campbell 4*>. Fred Freeman J9. James I'icrhcller 29. Irene Fierheller, absent. O. V. Henderson, principal. Gordon 59. Save the Countryside (Farmer's Advocate) Collection* promptly attended «» Office in Royal Bank Bunding MONEY TO LOAN AU law office. In TUl.onba.rg doao at 12 o’clock noon on Saturday. "Beyond the Alps lies Italy" is a classic saying, and some wag has add­ ed, "Back of the Billboards lies Amer- Money to Loan Appiv D. F. Gibson. Barrister. Solici­ tor. Notarv Public. Etc. Tillsonburg. Government. Municipal and Commer­ cial Bonds and Investments._________ Arthur C. Ede, L.T.C.M. Toucher of Voico. Pi.no .nd Tb-ory STUDIO: ROYAL HOTEL Mondays and Tuesdays. Dr. R. E Weston The construction of highways fol­ lowed by ati ever-growing* volume of motor traffic il promoting the erection of billboard* and advertising features of all kind* that will ultimately destroy the beauty of the countryside. This all will regret, but public opinion, and rural icntiment particularly, are t'le only forces that will control the situ- man, bein'- a regular competitor at the events at Ottawa and Toronto among the best riflemen in Can.-da. The organization meeting of the new Simcoe Juvenile Hockey league was held with a very gratifying turnout of youthful hockey candidates and. of men representing the various organ­ ization* which will sponsor |he team*. The following officer* were' elected: President, W. G. Jackson; vice-pres­ ident. G. G. Bramhill; secretaYy-treas., the six teams in the league. With the arrest of tw-o men, county and provincial police believe that they liave broken up a huge chicken thiev­ ing ring that is operating in the Lon­ don district. Hundred* of fowl have been stolen in nightly raid* made on farms in Middlesex and surrounding counties and the arrest* followed a raid made on the farm of R. McLaren on the Gore Road in London township. The men under arrest are Harry An­ drews, 40, and hi* son-in-law_ Stanley Adlcy. Guelph's population has jumped from 19202 to 19.857 in the last 12 months, an increase of 655 over the 1927 figures, according to this year’s assessment roll, which has just been completed. The greatest advance is in the indus­ trial district, in St Patrick's ward, which registered an increase of 285. The business assessment amounts to S1J36MM. Taxable income. $420. 343. total assessment of $16393253. In­ crease in business assessment over that in 1927 was $30372; income, $10313, a total increase in assessment of $309,450. Residents in Brantford township, in the vicinity of Elmwood village, arc getting the benefit of radio programs, without having machine* themselves, through the initiative of E. M. Bow­ man of that village. Mr. Bowman built a telephone line some years ago, and is now constructing radio line* on the 8tH. 10. and 19th concessions of Brant. The experiment of sending programs for eight hours a day over these private lines to farmer* from the |M>werful radio located at Mr. Bow­ man’* in Elmwood is working out most successfully, according to farmers receiving same. A very interesting and most tm- u.ual event took-place at the home of Mr. and Mr*. Denril Facey. Sr, conce**ion 6. West Nissouri. on Fri­ day. December 14, when their family and relative* and friends celebrated with them the sixtieth anniversary of their marriage. Mr*. Facey wa* for­ merly Miss Sarah Wilford. and she and her husband have lived for 58 years at their present home. Their six children have been fortunate in being able to make their home* in the sicinity. They are Robert Edward. Denril. Sam. Mrs. Robert Patter*on and Mrs. Walter 15 grandchildren were "It is interesting to learn that af­ ter many years’ struggling to main­ tain a band in Kingsville, the .band members of that town are following in the footstep* of the Leamington Band Committee and have asked the Council to submit a by-law to the ratepayer* on January 7th, asking for a grant of one-half mill of the taxes for band purpose*. It is understood that the Kingsville by-law is to be drafted on the tame line* as the one to be sub­ mitted here on January 7th. Blenheim and Ridgetown contribute largely for| the maintenance of their banda, which! they value as assets, and Chatham supported the Kiltie Band of that citv to the extent of $8,000 last year."—I Leamington Po*t. Three sets of twin* in three years is record of Mr. and Mrs. William Headley. Summit. Pa. . Elizabeth Johnson, wife of Albert James, died at her home in Oneida Township in her 7Jrd year. E. J. F. Gellatley has been appointed Canadian National Express agent in St. Thomas, succeeding A. H. Ball, who was transferred to Niagara Falls. Mr. Gellatley comes from Orillia. The plane owned and piloted by Norman Thomson of Chatham crashed on the McGregor farm at nine o'clock Saturday morning, injuring the pilot and his passenger*. Charles Yokum. It -is announced that Uncle Sam’s new paper money, much shorter than the present bill*, will be issued on July 1st. The numeral* in the corners of the jiills are more important than the dimension*. Thousand* of Western Ontario Orangemen are expected to attend the annual 12th of July celebration, which is to be held in London next year. Plan* for the bir event are already being formulated. A happy event was the celebration last week of the 50th anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Etty at their home in Fullarton Township in the presence of about 40 relative* and friend*. Stratford taxpayer* have contribut­ ed 97 per ceiy ol the amount of this year’s levy. Taxes collected to date, which of course includes arears paid this - ear. total $662,009.90 while this year’s levy was $66,79.448.17. James Watson. Toronto, is in hospi­ tal with serious injuries probably in­ cluding a fractured skull as the result of a collision in the storm last Thurs­ day night. Hi* horse-drawn vehicle was hit by Fred Town. Mount Pleas­ ant. A farm paper attributes the low- price of potatoess to the refusal of dieting women to cat the spuds. "Mashed potatoes.” say* the editor won’t make them fat; it’s the whipped cream and candy that provide the extra calorie* and <hins." The death occurred very suddenly at Ingersoll on Saturday of Susanne Winter, wife of Andrew Adams, of Toronto, formerly of Ingersoll Mr*. Adams had been in Ingersoll for the past two months, staying with her father-in-law, James Adam*. The provincial police are continuing the search for the man who on Mon­ day night terrorized the Village of Glencoe by attacking three girl* and a voung woman on the streets. Two 10- v ear-old girl*, one 17 year* old and a young woman, age 25. were the vic­ tims. For the first time in the history of Middlesex county court, a case was heard over the telephone on Friday morning. Magistrate Hawkshaw found Bernard Riley, of Glencoe, guilty of supplying liquor to a minor. Riley pleaded guilty, which fact faci­ litated matters. The death occurred at Ingersoll on Sunday afternoon, after a prolonged illnes*. of Annie Stewart, wife of An­ drew Mover. Charle* street ea-t. De­ ceased. who w-a* in her 61*t year, had been a resident of Ingersoll for 41 years, coming here from Woodstock at that time. * At the close of the day's busine.* Friday, the member* of the staff oi the Walker stores, Ltd. of Ingersoll, pre­ sented O. C Bailey, the manager, vvith a handsome leather bill fold and ke* holder, a* a mark of appreciation of the happiness spent by them under hi* direction during the past year. Fire, thought to have originated from overheated store pip»-. totally destroyed the farm home of Misses Annie and Alice O’Brien, in Pilkington Township. One of the aged oecujiant.. who was overcome by friglit. was car­ ried from the burning building by neighbor*, who arrived too late to save the structure. An unkosm man. believed to be a | tramp. wa« run over and killed by a Canadian National freight train a mile west of St. Catharines. Fnday night. He was uboot forty years of age. The only mean* of identification was a slip of paper found in his pocket bearing the name of a dentist of J Niagara Fall*. N.Y., who ha* been ask­ ed to come and identify the body. After an illness of about one week’s duration, the death occurred Friday night at Parkhill, of a former well- known Ingersoll resident in the of Mr*. Alex Gammir. formerly Mis* Jennie C.wni.key, Mr*. Gammie had only been ill foe a week and death resulted from pneumonia. Mrs. Gam­ mie. who was in her A4th year, left Ingersoll about seventeen year* ago. The funeral of Adam Dodge. old Oxford county boy who passed away at his home in Bluv«kv. Alberta, on Sunday, Dec. 16. was held in that community on Wednesday. Dec. 19. The deceaied wa* one of the old resident* al We«t Oxford and wa* born on the old Dodgv homestead, lot 4. Con. I. over 75 year* ago the voungest *on o( the late William Dodge A dowble wedding anniversary wa* celebrated at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. W. C Caughell. St. Th<«ia*. Thursday evening. Thursday happen­ ed to be thr forty-fifth annivcnary of Mr. and Mrs CaughelTs wedding and the twenty-ninth anniversary of High Constable and Ml*. Hugh C. Ostrander’s wedding, so the two happy couple* celebrated their connubial felicity together. E. W. Ramey died Friday morning in the Mrmorial Hospital St. Thoma* af­ ter a short illnes*. He was over thirty- two year* on the M. C. R.. and for longer than that he had been associat­ ed with militia unit* in London and St Thoma*. He was Staff-Sergeant of Musketry in the Elgin Regiment, and wa* known far and wide as a marks- HOME BAKING Shop Across from Dominion Natural Gas Co. DaUvarfo* made to any part of the Town Phone order, giren special attention. PHONE 175 HOMEMADE BREAD_______________________________________m. ROLLS______________________________________________re_____i SC CAKES_____ _____ ______________________________re. .nd K,FRIED CAKES....................... S DROP CAKES-------------------------------------- - . _ aZ COOKIES OF ALL KINDS 2Sc and & Orders taken for Light and Dark Christmas Cake Special orders taken .for All Kinds of Pastry. LUNCHES SERVED Give us a trial. Shop open evenings.We aim to please.S. S. No. 10, Deroham Sr. IV.—Doris Marshall. Mona Allin. Melba Shepherd. Lila Dodgson. Upper Anderson. Jr. IV.—Montie Harvey, Arthur Brown. Frank Scott. Sr. III.—Eunice Scott, Peter Sy- pher*. Jack Smith*. Jr III— Eula Scott. Ray Fulkerson. Sr. II.—Marion Bradburn. Treva Fulkerson. David Marshall, Freddie Shepherd*. Howard Lobb*. Jr. II.—Frank Harvey. Audrey Ful­ kerson. Louise Brown. Martin Scott.Primer C.—Francis Pettman. Katie Scott. Primer B—Olive Winegarden. June Shepherd. Madeline Fulkerson. Harry Burn. Ruth Brown. Russel Harvey (absent). Primer A-Muriel Pedlingham. Mar­ guerite Pettman, Marion Shearing. Jack Prouse. •Absent for one or more examina­ tions. Winners in spelling and Arithmetic contest—Melba Shepherd. Moua Allin, Doris Marshall and Frank Harvey (equal). MRS. J. M. JONES, PROP CHIROPRACTIC GETS RESULTS Whether it be Headaches, Heart Trouble, Stomach Trouble, Kidney Trouble, Lumbago, Sciatica, Gall Stones, Constipation. Throat Trouble, Bronchitis (acute or chronic). Eye Trouble, Appendicitis, Rheumatism, Diabetes Mcllitus, Catarrh, Diseases of Women. Etc. HAVE THE CAUSE REMOVED R. DAVIS, CHIROPRACTOR Dru«U«a Tharapiat Phone 296. Minshall Block, South Broadway. Hours:—10-12 a.m.; 2-5 and 7-8 p.m. Thirteen years' successful practice in Tillsonburg. ation. They have gone so far in Britain as to hold a "Save the Countryside Con­ ference." which was national in char­ acter and was attended by men prom­ inent in various walks of life. Features of the gathering were letters from Premier Stanley Baldwin and ex-Broadway, four Prcmi|| RjmM; McDonald j Mr Baldwin wrote: “The |»:dc is the heart of England (all those who care for it to do their ut- Dr. Harvey J. Wildfang ' most to preserve it clean and undetilcd. Physiciau and Surgaon Coroner for Norfolk. Eight years successful general practice in Langton. Special attention paid to children s diseases. Office and resi-' dence opposite St. Paul’s United Church. Tillsonburg. Phone 239. Office and Residence: 1 doors north of Public Library. X-ray and Electrical Equipment. Telephone JZ1 Dr. N. D. McLeod Physician and Sargoon OFFICE AND RESIDENCE BROWNSVILLE Phone JI. John B. Reid M.D, M.C.P.S. Physicinn and Surgeon S. S. No. 7. DeroUm Sr IV.—Ralph Lcaman. Lawrence Rooke. Ernest McKim. Arthur Flan­ ders. Walter Butler. Velma Cadman. Faye Prouse. Jr. IV—Edith Strachan. Sr. III.—Walter Lcaman. Isabel But­ ler. Edith Cadman Jim Clarke. Jr. HI.—Murid Flanders. Flossie Rooke. Mildred Prouse, Nellie Cad­ man. Sr. 11—Esther Lcaman. Bessie Cad­ man, Eddie Smith. Marion Rooke, Murray Crawford. Jr II—Lucy Smith. Wilfred AL ’■right. Olive Esseltinc. Joe Esseltine. Ram*ay McDonald's letter was more I—Grace Lcaman. Leia Huntley and in sympathy with the Cora. Rooke Lulu Prouse. Primer—Katherine Ellis. Harold Butler. Joyce Lockie. Ronald McKim. Jack Pickard. Gertrude Albright. Bea­ trice McDonald. Gordon Lockie, Jack Prouse. country- It is for While something can be done by regu­ lation and control, a real solution lies only in the education of public opinion and in the development of habit and practice which will save the country­ side from atrocities which are now loo often committed." Standard Bank Safety Deposit Vaults M. B. Toronto University. Honor Grad- • uate. Starr Gold Medal Standing; M.D.CM. Trinity University. First Class Honors. Silver Medalist; Mem­ ber Royal College of Surgeons. Eng­ land. 189J; Fellow Royal College of ' Surgeons. England, 1911. ; TILLSONBURG Nigh: calls promptly attended to. C INSURANCE H. L. Pratt (vigorous; movement he made this statement: "Every day that goes past some offen­ sive bungalow; or some abomination of a building scheme, or some horror of a wayside oil pump station, or some bla­ tant vulgarity of an advertisement, de- 'troy* not only the immediate spot sweepced. yside Something really to stop it. and nothing uld be a good thing for rural if we could catch the spirit oil e the Countryside Conference) Ranitay Me- Automobile lorcrar.ee. ^F. J. Brown Notary Public Agent ’ for Dcfcham and West Ox­ ford Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Mutual Weather Insurance Company. Canada Mutual Life Insurance Com­ pany. ami Accident Insurance. Phone 22 r W Brcwnsvdle Ont Dr. Deans E. Taylor DEN Office firit of Po*t Tillioaburg Dr. Henry McQueen Dr. Allan McQueen DENT I S’ Evenings by Appointment. Office in McQueen Block, cot. Broad­ vray and Baldwin Streets. PHONE I18W HARRY D. CROOKER D.D.S, L.D.S. Graduate of Canadian and American Schools of Dentistry Office Phone 182. Residence I Open evenings by appointment. V. Baker, Teacher. Culloden Sr. IV.—Leslie Songhurst. Ross Al­ len. Lome Daniel. Doris Weeks. Lloyd Sands. lean Donald Alfred Garnham. Gar (it Id Rice. Marjorie Wilson. Helen Ruckle*Jr. IV.—Ralph Garnham. Catherine Ruckle.* Maurice Miners, Enid Em- pev. Earl Wilson. Bob. Fewster.* Sr. III.—Ray McEwen, Orwell Daniel Victor Williams. Jr. HI.—Bert Allen Billie Kelly. Jean McEwen. Frank Rice. Harold Smith.Those marked with an asterisk* have been absent. Ruth McLeod, teacher. S. S. No. 13, South Norwich IV.—Myrtle Kent. 88.7'i. Lenore -r, i“5.8. Harr> Kent. 718. Harry c adjacent fields and lulls. The Armstrong 703. Lloyd Hurd, 518. Don- rance of the countryside in the! to come will be an accurate re- n of public sentiment. respective [ no control Cooper Women in the Background .-■-.senator) ge gathering a few i i‘ell-known man wed his success to . quiet, home-loving ained in the back- given no definite in- l something greater— aid Kent ”424. Margaret Manning (absent). Sr. Ill—Mildred Stover 76.1. Don Conner 75. 8. Dorothy Manning. 72. LeRuy Hurd 67.Jr. ill—■George Kent 66.7, Russell White 562. Rolicrt Manning 493. \<!a Boughner 47A Sr. II—Harold Cooper 793. Domic White 7X5. Arthur Stover 702. Ever­ ett Hurd 652. Ellis Almost 585, Cefa ; Almost 473.Sr. I.—Joan Lambert, Vcrda Wood- I’r. IL—Harvey Stover and Ken­ neth Scott, equal; Isobel Manning. Harry Mannng Beryl Boughner Mor­ ley Almost Lenore Almost Harry y that spurs and stimu-1 Woodford. Dori. Cooper. Pr. A— Charlie Lambert. Marjory White. Jean Booghncr. Audrey Scott. Mary belle Woodford. Mcrvin Hurley. Margaret J. Curry, teacher. ie decided to use her gift of adiug she might have achieved ings. Instead of which, »hc lent to "mother" her man. to lim. to believe the things he Possible. I There must be many thousands of Isuch women—working quietly in the i background of their husbands* lives of Frank Fulkerson ienS*'Or . r, , I The woman who can listen to a “TrtTaiir 'man’s talc of woe after he has had a Conducts sales everywhere and guar­ antees satisfaction R.R. 1 Tillsonburg. Phone on Norfolk and Tillsonburg line Glex Meyer Central. Dates arranged ■t News office, Tillsonburg. 157 Matt G. Dean Conducts sales anywhere in Ontario and guarantees satisfaction. Dates may be secured at The News ottce. or by telephone, Tillsonburg. Phones 209 or 207. E. J. House Auctioneer for Oxford, Elgin and Norfolk Counties. Willing to sefl Real Estate alone, or in company with other Auctioneers having farm stock, imple­ ments and household furniture sales. For dates apply at The News Office, or phone, office No 155. residence No. 361, or write E. J. House, Tillsonburg. F. O. Box 301. A. M. Rutherford AUCTIONEER Conducts sales anywhese and guar- a tees satisfaction Terms very mod­ erate. Dates may be made at Tillson­ burg New* Office or calling A. M Rutherford, Phone Ro. 5 r 11. worrying day. when things have seem­ ed all wrong, is the woman who makes the pathway to success and happiness infinitely more easy. The man returns home perhaps with ruffled temper, with hopes shattered; but under his wife's soothing and inspiring influence he sets out anew to' face his problems, and eventually he turns them into bril- J liant success. These wives in the background! They are responsible for a greater per­ centage of the success than the world will ever give them credit for. They have been ready to "give hand" at the opportune moment. They have said the right word, done the right thing. Obviously, there is nothing spectac­ ular in their achievements. But the true value of their influence is immeas­ urable. S. S. No. II. Middleton Sr. IV.—Donald Herron 84 per cent.. Doris Mabce 76, Earl Mabee 75. Llovd Stafford 74. Ethel Otis 70. Mary XIc- IIugh M.Jr. IV.—Emily Mabee 70. Donald Ronson 67. Bill Mabee <>3. III.—Amy Rule 77. Laurabel Ron*on 72. Stanley Gravdon 70. Violet Cane 70. J. H. Curtis 64. Doris Gilmore 64. Oliver Gillis 61. Minerva Livingstone 57, Fred I n ingstonc 55. II.—Olive Otis 77, Evert May 74. Vivian Crandall 72, Douglas Stafford <■9. Buddy Tichborne 69. Clara Sim­mon* 67, Clarence Simmons 54. Hilda Gray don 54.I.—Keta Blakely 46 star*. Delile luimbert 45. Billy Jones 28, Nellie IJv- ingstone 27. Dixie Graydon 16, Charlie Gilmore 9. IPrimer—Mack McConkey 26 sUr*. Harry Simmons 4. M. Charlton, Teacher. January Rod and Gun S. S. No. I, Houghton Sr. IV.—Leta Vaughan 74. Rex Butcher 62.Jr. IV.—Eric Robbins 82 (hon.). Maggie Robbins 70. Leo Robinson 69. Sr. III.—Roy Vaughan 54. Mary Matthews absent.Jr. Ill.-Charlie Bla.hill 72. Iva West 69.Sr. IL—Edna Robbins 78 (hon.). Jr. Il.-Cecil Whitelock 80 (hon.). Clarence Vaughan 64. ' Jr. L—Harold West. Helen M. Huggins. Teacher. Patterson. Their ,l*o present. Thin Children NEED Scott’s Emulsion Harold McQuiggan Licensed Au"kxieer for County Elgin. Box 84 STRAFFORDV1LLE. ONT. L. D. White AUCT10NEKM libsa Char C—fc. K. K. 1- Lkraecd toe County of NorfoT The national sporting magazine, Rod and Gun arjd Canadian Silver Fw News, commence* another year with’ in January. /1929, issue, contain­ ing a splendid collection of out-door, hunting and fishing yarns- Notable in a very inters!u< table of contents is an article fr«n the pen of the well known naturatf^ Jack Miner, strongly condemning tl^ wolf as a destroyer of fRod and Gun and Canadian Silver Fox News is published monthly by W. J. Taylor 1 Limited. Woodstock. Ont. ) A rector whose income was ex­ ceedingly small was one day asked by a friend: "Why. Mr. ------.what in the world do you live on?" ‘“I live on faith," replied the rec­ tor, "my wife lives on hope, and my children on charity." AND HERE IT IS The greatest Throat. Cough and Ton­ sil remedy known. It work* wonder* and is guaranteed Good results or money back. Try it. Mr*. Svbilla Spahr’s Tonsiliti*. McDonald’* Drug Store. If the young hopeful uses bad words, don't wash hit mouth with soap and whip him upstairs to bed. Chances are he will grow up to be a successful playwright. It isn’t difficult to teach the heathen to wear clothes. They don’t see any. new photographs. Tilbonburg Worn—’* Iwiitot. If you desire to place any of your valuable papers, jewellery, or other precious belong­ ings in one of our Safety Deposit Boxes, you will find our staff ready to render prompt and courteous service at all times during banking hours. The cost to you is only nominal and we are glad to be of any possible assistance when you wish access to your box. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE( — «• <• •—»THE STANDARD BANK OF CANADA J A Rogers-Batteryless< Radio/ Another year is passing and still Rogers stands supreme . . . the first batteryless radio in the world . . . conceived, developed, per­ fected right here in Canada . . . now entering its fifth year of proven performance . . . more sold than all other electric sets combined! What better way to invest that Christmas cheque than in a Rogers-Batteryless Radio ! To those who have yet to own their first radio, Rogen offers proven performance—as against expensive ex­ periment—at less than the cost of any other compar­ able electric radio. Years before any other electric radio was successfully marketed there were thousands of Rogers-Batteryless Radios in every day use right across Canaria Four-Twenty’’ Table Model A development of the famota Rater, Uodel " Tuo - Tutniy". S»tU Tn mat Knob eptnu. Roger* > “Foor Hundred” Higbboy Same radio tqalymtal ai tha Rater, -Four-Tutenly- above, combined uiih Slatnelic SfeaStr te a tenum, Walnut cabinet. Pric, cotaneu---------BBBO.OO TORRENS’ HARDWARE ROGERS RADIO DEALER To those who still own battery-operated radios, Rogers offers all the convenience and reliability of radio without batteries, chemicals or attachments at las than the original cost of your old battery set Greet the New Year at the dial of a new and better radio—a Rogers-Batteryless! All the leading stations will be “on the air” New Year’s Eve with special gala programs . . . and throughout 1929 scores of notable events will be broadcast that will more than compen­ sate you for the small cost of a Rogers. A Small Cash Payment Will Place a Rogers in Your Home for New Year’s Ask us to install one of these new 1929 Rogers-Bstteryless Models in your borne for New Ycar’t. If it docs not perform to ytntr entire satisfaction, return it FREE o( all cost If it does, a small “down" payment makes you the owner and the balance may be arranged on convenient terms. December 27th, 1928 lillsonburg'Newa Fantile Paralysis The Holiday Season gives us an opportunity to express ap precialion for the business you have entrusted to us dur­ ing the past year and we extend to all our best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year. WALKER STORES LIMITED First Fanner—“I've got a freak on my farm. It’s a two-legged calf." Second'Farmer—"I know. He came over to call on my daughter last night." Education Pays Weather Forecasts Houghton Council A Happy and Prosperous New Year to You The Tillsonburg Dry Cleaners GEO. M. SMITH Thrxughout our country we have under the provincial governments, pro­ vision for education. In most places, Education is compulsory, the law being an expression of public opinion that education is desirable, not only for the individual child but foe all children. It is desirable that all be educated, and so all are taxed to pay for the educa­ tional system, regardless of whether or not they have children, or of the number of their children. After a community has completed the provision of such service* as pure water, safe milk and food, and all the other health services which protect us from diease, there remain* the ojually Urge and equally important question of personal hygiene. The health of each individual will depend fully as much upon hi* own actions, upon his practice of personal hygiene, as upon the protection the community health services afford him. If personal hygiene is to be known, understood and practised, the indi­ vidual must be taught. The question we might ask ourselves is—Doe* health education pay? During the past few year*, there has occurred in many places a great reduction in the number of death*. Thi* reduction has For the di Pars! news, Joei (Canadian Red Cro**> me reason difficult to discover »e popularly known as Infantile is has become "Front-page According to such records available, the number of cases ot appear to be materially great- n it was a generation ago, but oditiou is attracting much wider on. Perhaps this is because so i> effective preventive treatment ten discovered and now-a-days the < Itt Im has we t're coming to think of the com­ moner communicable diseases in terms of |heir prevention, so that those of lhetn which are obviously dangerous snd disabling and cannot be prevented arj attracting much more attention tn heretofore. Infantile Paralysis is a poor name ’ the condition. As a name it re- nbles what the Irishman said about ristian Science, that it was so call- because it wa* neither Christian nor entific. Its proper name is Acute Anterior Poliomyelitis, often shorten­ ed to Poliomyelitis and sometimes by the irreverent house e physician to I olio." Any of these term* is better in Infantile Paralysis because cases mot infrequently occur in quite big children and occasionally in adults, and in a number of instance* there is no paralysis.There ha* been a considerable body of information about the disease for many year*. It ha* probably existed in temperate climates for many gen­ erations, but it was first described in 1840 by a German called Heine and was recognized as an acute communi­ cable disease in 1881 by a Swedish physician called Bergenholtz. Since then many men have studied and writ- Ow»n Sound Sag. says that January Will Be a Cold Month in Hu An­nual Prediction. 1 right? Our experience is ample and our conduct is right. We are equipped wittf the latest scien­ tific aids and conduct our duties in a highly satisfactory manner. infant ______ ___ _____... e taken place in tho*e communities which have made provision for the education of mother* a* to the care of their babies, and which have provided a safe milk supply. The reduction of among infants is in success achieved in mother*. The fact die is not a matter suit* from a came, education. Thi* ii what ha* occurred health work that have been approach­ ed by education. The human race, in civilized coun- trie*, is. to-day more free from dis­ ease, and enjoys a longer and a heal­ thier life than ever before. The reason for this is the application of modern scientific knowledge to combat dis­ ease and to preserve health. Never before have the masse* possessed the knowledge they now have concerning health, it repays Aie individual to improve hi* own health knowledge I repay* him to see that education in health is given to all. [ sickness proportion to the instructing the that fewer babies of chance; it re- and the cause is an example of in other fields of Mr. J. B. Bowes, the well weather forecaster, formerly a resi­ dent of Chatsworth, but who live* in Owen Sound, is to the fore again with his prediction* for coming year. Mr. Bowes is a student of the scientific method* adopted in determining the weather forecastings, and he claims that he is at least 90 per cent, correct in his calculations, and his annual announce­ ment is always looked forward to with much interest by people all over the land. During the past year Mr. Bowe* ha* been exceptionally accurate tn hi* forecastings, in fact he has been but very little out all through the year. He admits that it is impossible to strike it exactly right all the time. but thinks that if he is correct for ninety per cent, of the time he is doing re­ markably well. Following is his annual December announcement: January—Very cold, especially the latter portion of the month. February'—About ten days of stormy weather. Middle of month quite warm but latter part cold. March—Cool and likely wet. Last week windy and wet. April—First half of month cool and calm. About ten days of very strong wind*, then turning wanner. May—About ten day* quite cool About the 14th, very per*i*tent and strong winds, then turning quite cooL June—About the 9th strong winds and cool, then turning quite warm. Almut the 18th, very strong winds, quite cod, turns quite mild almost to end of month, then cooler. July—Quite cool, calm and dry. I_a*t week, strong winds. August—Quite cod. windy about the 24th. but balance of the month milder. SeptemberA very cod month and likely quite wet.October—Strong, cool winds for the first week, turn* warmer for a few days. La*t two-thirds of the month known now the S. E. CARLE Lieoneod Embalnser* and Funeral Director. Phone 34 W HEADQUARTERS For Genuine Gillette Blades SlJt Package. 75C 40c ON THE BUSY CORNER Wm. Sutch, Prop. 50c Packaim NORTH HALL Early on Sunday morning there passed away Mr*. Wm. Beatlie. at her home here, in her seventy-second year, after a long illness, having been confined to her bed for the past several years. She bore much pam and suf­ fering with great patience and forti­ tude. and felt that she had much to be thankful for in the loving care of her family. She was formerly Misses Ser­ ena Cook, and was born near Vienna, and wa* married to Mr. Beattie in 1880 Four children were born of this union, one having died a number of years ago. Two daughter* survive: Mrs. Charles Lee, Malahidc; Myrtle at homeland one son. Will, also at home, one sister, Mrs. Sarah Avery, of Dakota, four granddaughters and two great grand­ children. The funeral service will be held at her late home on Wednesday at 2 pni. to be conducted by Rev. Mr. Kellam of Corinth. Interment to be made in the Richmond cemetery. November—Fore part very cool and strong winds in the last week. December—A good chance to be a record breaker for very strong and persistent winds. Very cold at first then turning very warm. 1930—January and February win both be very cold monhts, but com­ paratively calm. Non-Metallic Minerals A new report on manufacturing ir- dustries using non-mctallic minerals as raw materials has been issued by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. The report, •‘repared in the Mining. Metallurgical and Chemical deals with the manufacuring of such products as aerated waters, asbestos and allied products, cement, cement products, coke and by-products, illu­ minating and fuel gas, glass, petroleum products, domestic Branch. Matter Painter And Decorator Phone 79, Box 444 H. Weatherwax Paint Shop on Hale St, »»*' B 4 T Station. Don’t Forget the Flint Coat for linoleum*, hardwood floor* and furniture. petroleum products, domestic clay products, imported-clay products, salt, sand-lime brick, monumental and or- amental stone, and miscellaneous non- metallic mineral products.‘ Statistics on capital employed, labour, power and fuel are shown in detail Materials are itemized and re­ ported both as to quantity and cost. Production is revealed item by item, quantity and value. An especially in­ teresting and valuable feature of this publication is the inclusion of a direc­ tory showing the names, office and plant addresses of all the companies manufacturing in Canada, the com­ modities dealt with in the report. The report entitled "Manufactures of Non-Metallfc Minerals in Canada. 1926" comprises 134 pages and may be had on application to the Dominion Bureau of Statistics at Ottawa. Keep Your Shoes In Repair Solid sole* and airtight weather-proof uppers on your shoes, may prevent a cold in rainy weather. So. keep those stepper* in repair for your health * sake alone. Bring them to us for first- class attention and prompt service. RANELAGH F. CLARK OPP. MABEE GARAGE OXFORD STREET A merry Christmas and a happy New Mrs. J. E. Hoggard left on Thurs­ day to spend Christmas with her brother. Fred. Carter, and wife, at Benton Harbor. Every one enjoyed the Christmas tree and concert at Little Lake church on Friday evening. Mrs. J. A. Jull of Norwich is spend­ ing a few days with her daughters here. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Davidson and son Hilton spent Saturday in Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Taylor spent Saturday with her sister and family Year to all J. E Hoggard o spend Christi Council met at Fair Ground on the 15th inst. Member* present—Reeve Maguire, Councillor* Dickinson, Moore, ton and Pattison. The minutes of the November ing were read and adopted, reading the communication*, and dis­ posing of the tame. Treasurer McCord was authorized to pay the following account* — Ross Pickersgill. janitor of town hall, salary. Arthur Ravin, 3 mo*, salary a* clerk and postage... W. J. McCord, slarary a* trea*. and incidentals—--—-. Arthur Ravin, salary as school attendance officer-------- Chancey Matthews, salary for 3 mos. as road supt---- The Municipal World, printed supplies..—-----—.... .. L. A. Maguire, reeve, salary, mileage and commission..... W. Dickinson, councillor, ditto.. E. J. Moore, ditto------------------- F. Moulton, ditto-------------------- R. " Moul- meet- After 18.00 49.30 16015 40.00 131.25 .97 Pattison, ditto-------------------- A. Maguire, equalization hearing expenses-------------- Arthur Ravin, ditto—----------- - T. P. Campbell, ditto................. W. T. Mcharg, voluating sheep damage......... ................... P. E. Wilson, soldier* exemp­ tion of taxes——------ James West, refund dog tax-. Chancey Matthews, trip to Since re auditing acct- L. A. Maguire, expene* of office.........———.—........ C. R. Hodson, equalization hearing expenses-......... Dom. Nat. Gas Co. 2 months ga* for hall................... Township road voucher*--------- It* earlv symptoms, while rather striking, are not peculiar to it alone. They arethosc which occur with the onset of h number of severe acute in­ fections—a high fever, developing sud­ denly. usually accompanied by vomit­ ing. headache and langour and some­ times by delirium and convulsions. If the patient is carfully examined it may sometime* be noted htat the is a slight difficulty in swallowing and some stiff­ ness of the neck. Recent studies have proved that in an unsuspectedly large number of case* these early symptoms are not followed by the development of the paralysis which gives the condition its popular name. These patients may suffer from a transient weakness of some part or parts of the body, but thi* clear* up in a few day*. Such case* are known a* "abortive" and are often quite unrecognized: It is thought that they play a large part in spread­ ing the disease, particularly when it reaches epidemic proportions. A patient with the severer form of the condition, however, is observed m a comparatively short time to be unable to move one or more of hi* limb* and obviously to suffer when this is done for him. At first the paralysis i» usu­ ally quite extensive, but as time goes on it tends to diminish and not in­ frequently there remains only group of muscle- Ocasionally the extensive that of respiration and the patient cuznb* While these _ they are of no particular practical im­ portance to non-medical people with whom the only questions of moment are the way in which the disease is communicated and the steps should be taken to escape it. The scientist* have proved that the germ of Poliomyelitis is extremely minute, coming into the group known at ultramicroscopic because they are to4 small to be seen by any of the usual methods of magnification. In this group belong the germs of Scarlet Fever, Smallpox. Measles, Whoop­ ing Cough and several other well- known diseases. pie poliomyelitis germ is believed to gain entry into the body most com­ monly through the tissues of the back of the nose, reaching there by the inhalation of droplet* of secretion from the nose and mouth of a carrier of the disease, perhaps one of the ab­ ortive cases spoken, of above. There are, no doubt, other avenues of infec­ tion, but probably this one is the most important.Consequently, to escape contagion, particularly when the disease is epi­ demic. the essential thing is to keep those liable to be infected, foe ex­ ample. children, a* much as possible away from their contemporaries. Evidence of the effectiveness of cer­ tain simple rules of conduct was pro­ vided last year by a Junior Red Cross group in British Columbia where an epidemic was in progress. The rules were a* follows: 1. To keep the Junk* Red Cro*s "Rules of the Health Game." 2 To observe the regulation* re­ garding quarantine a* laid down by the Health Officer. 3. To be very careful about sanita­ tion at home—particularly in regard to flies and garbage. 4. To secure plenty of fresh air and sunshine.5 To see that all fruit i» carefully washed or wiped off before eating.6. To make frequent use of a gargle and nose spray. The children in the group completely escaped infection though many cases occurred in the community. Official* in the Public Health Service expressed the opinion that the children's obedi­ ence to these rule* wa* largely respon­ sible for their escaping the disease. Whether or not thi* VH the case, at least adherence to the rules can only have been of great benefit to those who followed them. They are offered here as a safe and simple set of measures by which the danger of in­ fection may at least be lessened. _ . One of muscles permanently affee’ed. : early paralysis is so it includes the muscles sue- facts are interesting that 5370 55.00 55DO 5500 55.00 38 00 5.00 30.00 1.00 425 200 5.00 5.00 28.12 130 903.01 Ret. Off., Stuart Leslie Alton. Ret. Off.. Roy Edward Fletch- Ret Off.. Wm. Clerk. Harold $1716.05 By-law No. 506 was passed appoint­ ing Deputy Returning Officers and Poll Clerks for the January Munici­ pal election:— P. S. Div. 1.—Dep. Marshall; Poll Clerk. P. S. No. 2—Dep. Williams; Poll Clerk. P. S. Div. 3—Dep. Hetherington; Poll Pearson. P. S. Div. 4—Dep. Ret. Off., Jas. H. Corr; Poll Clerk. Clarence Loucks. Motion by Pattison and Dickinson, that this council express their appre­ ciation to our reeve for the capable and efficient manner in which he has fulfilled the duties of hi* office. We are grateful for the harmony which ha* prevailed throughout the year and the careful consideration he have giv­ en to all problems which have come before the council. A* a small token of our esteem we hereby authorize our treasurer to pay him $500 as an aid in defraying hi* office expense*.Motion by Moore and Moulton that the council do now adjourn. Arthur Ravin. Clerk "You lovely creature!" the sheik raved. "What would you <k> if 1 should steal just one little kiss?" “I’d say you were mighty dumb,” re­ turned the world-weary sheba. Took Soda 20 Years for Gas—Stops Now "For 20 years I took soda for indi­ gestion and stomach gas. One bottle of Adlcrika brought me complete re­ lief."—J. B. Hardy. Adlcrika relieves stomach gas and sourness in TEN minutes. Acting on BOTH upper and lower bowel, it re­ moves old waste matter you never thought was in your lystem. Let Adlerik* give your stomach and bowels ,* REAL deansing and see bow much better you feel It will surprise you I McDonald's Drug Store. South Norwich Council Minutes of regular meeting of South Norwich council, held in community hall, Otterville, Dec. 15th. according to statutes. All member* present. Min­ utes of last meeting read and confirm­ ed. Communications; Grant Cooper, re oil pumps of C E. Addison and son; Department of Highway, re guard rails for 11th, concession line; H. A. Carter, fine Elmer Durkee for speeding; R. N. Bail, Voter* list revised by the Judge; R. H. Kent, cement for Quinton drain; F. J. Ure & Son. inspection and at­ tending court of revision Quinton drain, also account plan and specifi­ cation for bridge. 7th concession. A resolution. Armstrong and Pierce, relieve Mr*. Bowerman of the town­ ship tax..for thi* y ear. A resolution. Armstrong and Pearce, that the ac­ count of Doctor Downing. M.H.. officer, be paid, and we. the council, recom­ mend that he use the health inspection for such work that he can do. A reso­ lution. Armstrong and Lawrence, that we refund Wm. Bell of dog tax not being assessed for a dog. A resolution. Signer and Lawrence, that the Reeve and Clerk be instructed to sign vouch­ er No. II of money expended on the highway for the month of December. A resolution. Armstrong and Pearce, that the clerk notify Mr. McPherson, re guard rail* on 11th con. line, offer him $125.00 if furnished with balance of cable, if not. $10000. foe said rail­ ing. and the signs are not required. A resolution, that we pay John Signer six dollar* for conveying Mr*. Butler to refuge. A resolution. Lawrence anc Armstrong. that the following accounts be passed and paid:— - L. D. Hussey, school attendance officer ------ ------ - -----------J L. D. Hussey, inspector of health--------------------------- Councillors. 6 meetings of council. --—. E. Gilbert, drawing tile, road l_. B. Hussey, digging ditch Blow’s flat*-------------------- H. Hussey ditching on road 7— Dr. Downing, account health officer _ —...............J. Wesley Fish, printing. acc_ 20075 R. H. Kent, cement, road 8------ 1225 - ' 200 115C 120.00 4.00 60.00 43.50 236.00 J. Cooper, refund dog tax------ J. Signer, conveying Mr*. Butler to refuge-......——. Council adjourned to *econd day in January. 1929, 10 o'clock. M. Durkee. 6.00 Mon- clerk. home spent the CRANBROOK Mr. H. E. Smith of near Hamilton is spending a few days at his in this vicinity. Mr*. Morris and son. Clifford. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Levi School closed on Friday for Christmas holidays. Miss Kelly is spending the holidays with her parent*. Mr. and Mr*. J. E. Kelly. Mr. and Mr*. Fred River* spent Christmas with relatives at Chippawa. Mr. and Mrs. LaConte are spending a few day* with the former* parents at Brantford. Mr. and Mr*. Leslie Davis Sunday with relative* at Corner*. . spent Mabee’s The Family Herald and Weekly Star have just announced a special offer of a three years’ subscription for $2 Splendid value at the former price, this radical reduction should now place the Family Herald on every library table in Canada. In a small town a garage man hung out this sign: “Use Genuine Parts. No Substitutes Are as Good A»k the Man With a Wooden Leg. He Knows.' Arvin Heater an The Final Touch of Luxurious Comfort For Any Car— Fireside comfort in your car is really assured the day you have an Arvin Heater installed. You’ll wonder how you ever got along without one after you’ve had your car equipped with an Arvin. It gets into action soon after the motor starts and continues to circulate air, delightfully warm, throughout your car. Newman Motor Sales Corner Broadway and London Street. C. M. NEWMAN, MANAGER PHONE IM — NOTICE! ■■■■ DRAKE’S SPECIALS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND MONDAY OH I BABY BEEF-SPECIAL PRICE Pure Lard 2 lbs. 35c Best Seedless Raisins .. 2 Iha. 23c P. & G. Soap--------------5 bar. 20c Kellogg’s Corn Flakes S pkgs. 47c Orange., Candie. and Try our Fre.h Pork at 18c, l»c and 20c per lb. Choice Onion. «5c per pock. WE GUARANTEE ALL OUR MEATS FROM CHOICE YOUNG STOCK. FOR A REAL TREAT TRY OUR BABY BEEF DRAKE’S PURE FOOD STORE Free Delivery Phone 440 Simcoe St. 100 Tins only Red Salmon at »c Peas, Com and Toma­ toes ---------------------------2 for 25c Honey _______4___ S Us. pail 48c Nut. at Special Price.. The passing of each year brings us pleasure with the knowledge of your cordial co­ operation. We hope to merit your continued friend­ ship and good will and to become more worthy of the trust you place in us. May the NEW YEAR bring to you and yours the realization of your greatest ambi­ tions. Sincerely yours, POW & WILCOX HARDWARE W. G. POW W. E WILCOX plftSONAISrpWi “WtOMK QU42JTY CWXTV For New Year’s Festivities FinestCaliforniaNavclOranges and British Columbia Apples O- WWewa ter P-k—Tk. Qmto, Crocfn’ex, Fruits and Nats for New Year's Dinner TbMipMo*. Smdk*. lUimi.. Malaga Table Raiiin*. bib. pkt 35c Fiaort Candied P.O— Lemon er Orang. ............A. 24c Citrw .......................................3Sc Very Cbok. Mixad NuU . IK 27c Frvoch Budd.d Walnuts . . .lb. 33c Tarragona Al mood..............Ik 17* Finmt Quality Minrrwmt.4 lb. » Baysid. Brand CaliforniaPeaches ------------ -----2 Tdl Tim Me Smyrna Tabla FIGS - “-15- ta- TW, CampbuITa Soups 2 25- 40 PalmoUve Soap 3 'ST 19- r„ rut ex■ For tba Naw Taar'a Party Fruit Cake n>. Kb. Caka $1^9 SWEETHEART CHESTS Best Wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year HOLIDAY WINES P-t. (-M-. Grw* B«kwkMt Flour . Maple Snup .................43c Fry’s Brvokfaal Cocoa.. tin 2Sc Old City 8* 22c Birf. Cotard Pk*. Igc DMstabuBemsd Rk^F^wy.........2 14k pkta 2fa Dates . 2 pkts. 33c [Braaslda Brand Creamery Mayfield Brand BUTTER •*-46' BACON—-32- m Cmeda 4 T—t PAINTING PAPERHANGING H.BROOKS Page Four Among the Churches Presbyterian The regular meeting of the Presby­ terian ladies aid will be held in the church rooms Thursday January 3rd. Anglican The service* foe Sunday next will be a, follows:—! 1a.m. morning prayer and sermon. 2J0-Sunday school and adult bible class. 7 oclock. evensong and carol tervice. No one »hould mis* thi* service on the last Sunday of the year. Come to church. Gospel Tabernacle Bible study thi* (Thursday) evening at 8 o'clock. , . , ,Pastor Thoma* Titcombe of the Philpott Gospel Tabernacle will be the »t>ecial preacher next Sunday, morn­ ing and evening, at the Gospel Taber­ nacle. Hear him. The Tabernacle was idled foe the Christmas entertainment. Two hun- dred and fifty bag* of candy were giv­ en. at well as the prizes for all the scholar*. Salvation Array The Christmas Young People'* en­ tertainment held on Wednesday the 19th was attended by a crowded hall The best for tomtime and wa* well enjoyed . Mr. J. Piper took the chair and very capably took charge. Thi* Sunday the services will be con­ ducted by Captain and Mr*. MacGd- livray, corp* officer*. New iear ad­ dresses will be given II a.m. and /JO p.m. Sunday school at 3 p-m. Monday. Dec. 31 st. 11 a.m. an old time Watch Night service will be con­ ducted. A hearty invitation to all. Avondalo United Be sure 40 come to church next Sunday, the last service* of the old year. The minister will preach at both the morning and evening service* upon theme* in keeping with the sca- Our Corner for the Shut-Ins , By Rev. A. W. Hone, St. Pauls United Church. TiUsonbwi. HYMN -Eternal Source of ctery joy„ Well may Thy praise our lip* employ. While in Thy temple we appear,. Who.e goodne** crown* the circling ill bring to tn* : ■ rform tlie vc« Year wi 11 ur happiness Henry Fenn BURWELL’rt CEMENT \ LOCKV A size and shape for every pur- Se; also Lawn Vase*. Bird lbs. Ball Cap*. Well and Ch- t-rn Materials. Corner Posts and Marker* for Cemetery Plot*. Sill*. Lint I*. Cap*. Coping and Veranda Baluster*. C. H. BURWELL PHONE 299 r 2 The Church School meets on Sunday morning, at 9.45. Young and old are invited. The regular midweek meeting will be withdrawn this week. Santa Clam visited Avondale la»t Thursday evening, when the annual Christina* entertainment was held. The program consisted of recitation*, songs, and a cantata entitled. “A Visit from Santa.’’ The boy* and girls took their parts splendidly, and reflected great credit on the committee which was re*|H’n*ih1c for their training. At the conclusion of the programme. Santa arrived, amid great shouting and jingling of bells, and proved him­ self to be jolly and kind as ever by distributing gifts and candy. Baptist The Sunday school entertainment PRAYER “Our Heavenly Father, we are Thy children, and we need Thy help so much. The passing year* remind us that here we have no continuing city. Wc are being *wcnt onward by the stream of time. Wc would not put our trust in earthly things, but in Thee, with Whom a thousand years are as a day. Forgive us the sins and mistakes of the past. Strengthen u» to keep the resolutions we may make for the future Grant unto us guidance and direction for the present, and bring u* at last to everlasting life, through Jesus Christ, our l-ord. Amen.” SCRIPTURE Colossians 5. MEDITATION Colossians 5: 9-10: “Ye have put off the old man and have put on the new.” We speak of the New Year,” and yet. in a sense, the coming rear will bring us little that is new. For most of us there will be the old environment and association*. Each day old experience* as «. usual tasks. In fact, lb not be new at all. If depend* upon the newne»> of throughout the year 1929 wc are to be miserable. However, our text dicates the possibili- and the nec of living a new life spiritually. True happiness may be our* a* we put off the old man with his deeds, and put ort the new man which is created in the image of Jesus Christ. Having done this there will stretch before u* a year that will bring to us countless new sources of blessing and joy. Wc shall be enabled to sing: "Blessed assurance. Jesus is mine, O what a foretaste of glory divine." Each day will bring the opportunity for growth and develop­ ment as we go from grace to grace, and from glory to glory. HYMN "Ring out. wild bells, to the wild sky. The fl>mg cloud, the frosty light: The year is dying in the night; . Ring out. wild bells, and let him die. Ring in the valiant man and free. The larger heart, the kindlier hand; Ring out the darkness of the land. Ring in the Christ that is to be.” Henry Fenn, son and only child of William and Ann Marshall Fenn, was born at Ipswich, England, on Sept 24, 1853, and died at his home. 11th con­ cession of South Norwich, Dec. 24, 1928. in his 76<h year. When four years of age he came with his parent* to Canada. They lived for a few year* near Straffordville and later moved on a farm near Corinth, and hi* early manhood was spent in that community. Fifty-one year* ago last November he married to Miss Dcctte Hayward. u$hter of Mr. and Mr*. Hayward of inth, who survives him. Several rars ago he suffered a stroke of par­ ts. which weakened his constitu- n, but he was never known to com­ ain. He bore every physical indis- tition with patience and cheerful- Alma College IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT FRANK S. WELSMAN Has been appointed Resident Director of Music and is able to accept a limited number of Piano pupils. Information regarding rates ahd lesson periods may be obtained Trom The Principal Alma College St. Thomas, Ont. GOSPEL HALL, TILLSONBURG OUR THIRTY-FOURTH Annual Convention wfli be held. God willing, on the following date*: last week was everything that could be wished for. in fact many said it was the best program ever presented. All the items were of a high order and well rendered. The offering too was good and will go a long way towards meeting lhe expenses of the entertain­ ment. The pastor and family were the recipient* of a Urge turkey and a sum of money to purchase something else needed. Many expressed deep re­ gret at "the absence of the pastor and Mr*. Carr who were detained through sickness.. Mr. Alfred Crossett, the .upcrintcndcnt oi the Sunday school made a very eflkient chairman. Next day of suited service subject The Sunday school will hold session at 2.30 p.m. Don't miss it. At the evening service the pastor's son. Rev A. Harold Carr. B.A.. B.D., of Ridley Park. Penn., wil preach and uil! take as his subject. "The Great Divide.” A short song service will be held at 7 o'clock. Monday night in place of tne regular Young People's meeting a Watchnight serv.ee will be held commencing at 10.45 p.m. and continuing until the New Year is ushered in. This will consist of prayer, praise and testi­ mony. A hearty invitation i* extend­ ed to all Wednesday, the usual prayer meeting will be held at 8 o'clock. Topic for study, “What place is God to have in my life during 1929. The people arc asked to keep the first full week of January saved for each Sunday where I may be. unless prevented by unavoidable circumstan­ ces.” If your church were on fire you would feel quite badly about it. and you would be on hand to watch it burn down. Don't wait for somthing like this to happen before you make an investment of your interest and personal presence. The Men’s Brotherhood meets as usual at 10 o'clock, next Sunday morn­ ing. cheerful music and good speaking. Every man is made welcome. Come and spend a profitable and enjoyable hour. hi hi Sarah ■. Fenn was a man of sterling in- ity. possessing many noble traits character, which endeared him to family and friend*. He was a man ew word*, quiet and unassuming in nature, but firm and unyielding ■ principle was involved, a kind nd. an affectionate and indulgent r. and a true friend and neighbor, was never known to criticize or fault with others. His was a pure. Hied Christian manhood, one who, in home and community, lived a orthy of imitation. His genial, face will be missed in the home munily in which he lived. Be- sorrowing wife, he leaves to is loss one daughter. Mr*. Ira w of Eden, and two son*. f Avlmcr, and Ervin of Till- alto nine grandchildren and •grandchild. The funeral lace this (Thursday) after­ hit late residence to the cmeterv for interment, in ev. R G Thompson STOVE FOR SALE McClary coal heater.—Mrs. Glen Greer. I wish to thank the King’s Daughter*, the I.O.O.F.. and friends who sent flowers during my illness in the hos­ pital and home. Wilfrid Wellman. Pool Bal Daman oanxone. distinguished htmsalf at the New Canadian Ksstlral at Winnipeg, will star with hla repertoire of Viking songs at the Bea Music Fes­ tival to be held in Vancouver. Janu­ ary 23 to 24. The Sea Music Fes­ tival will revive the ship chanties of many nations, besides a great deal of other music associated with Card of Thanks FRIDAY. DEC. 23th— Prayer Meet>nt at S pzn. SATURDAY. DEG 2Sth-M.rn.try of the Word at It:3S am. and LORD'S DAY—Br««k>n< of Bred at IS Children's meeting *1 MONDAY. DEG 3l.l-Me«ings a. on Saturday. A number of the Lord's servants are expected to minister the Word and preach the Gospel of His Grace. We earnestly invite you to be present a: as many meetings as possible. BRING YOUR BIBLE—PROVE ALL THINGS-HOLD FAST TO THAT WHICH IS GOOD. BRING A FRIEND. Baptist Church Sunday, Dec. 30th, 1928 11 A. M.—“Your Last Chance.' 2:30 P.M.—Sunday School 7:00 P.M.—Rev. A. Harold Carr, B.A, B.D, of Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, will preach. Subject, "The Great Divide.” WE BEGIN WITH A SONG SERVICE St. Pauls United Church THE CHURCH OF FRIENDSHIP" New Year’s Services Next Sunday 11 A.M.—“The Blight and Blessing of Forgetting.” 7 P.M.—Van Dyke’s Famous Story: “The Other Wise Man,” Illustrated with Beautiful Pictures. PART OF OUR SPLENDID CHRISTMAS MUSIC WILL BE REPEATED Gospel Tabernacle NEXT SUNDAY 9.50 A.M.—Bible School Pastor Thomas Titcombe of the Philpott Go»pel Tabernacle Hamilton Will be the special preacher—Tillsonburg Gospel Tabernacle-Moming and evening. Hours of Service:—11:00 a. m. and 730 p. m. HEAR THIS MAN OF GOD Sunday being the closing Sun- the year the messages will be to the day. At the morning the pastor will preach and his will be. 'Your Last Chance.' — ' ‘' special Dereham Circuit Church service will be held in Mt. Elgin United church next Sunday at 11 a m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Church service in Dcrcham Centre at 2J0 p.tn. and Sunday school at 130 p.m. League will be held this week at Mt. Elgin on Wednesday night at eight o'clock Mr. McQuestin takes the topic and there will also be a musi­ cal programme. At Dercham Centre League meet* on Thur»day night for election of officers. The annual meet­ ing of the Sunday school will be held the same night. The pastor extends to all the com­ pliments of the season. Come out next Sunday and hear a New Year's Announcement We wish everyone prosperous St. Pauls The service* last Sunday were of more than usual interest and were large!* attended both morning and evening. The pastors sermons were thoughtful and inspiring, and appro­ priate to the Yuletide season. The evening service wa* divided in two pan*, the first being of a musical na­ ture. and included a Christma* anthem, vocal solo* by Misses Marie Mabec and Wilma Robertson, and a violin solo by Miss Helen Reid, all of which were admirably rendered and greatly enjoyed. At the morning service there were two anthem* and a quartette by Mi*. Grace Scott. Mr*. Harry Brady. Mc»*rt. John Hazel) and F. " Aldrich. All of the mu»ic was a order and reflected great credit to the organist and leader. Mist en Trcstain. and the choir. In tecond |>art E. high both Hel- - . ,hc _ scries of beautiful lan- | tern slide*, mostly taken from Tissot's I masterpieces depiciting the life oi Christ, interspersed with appropriate scripture readings were given. The Sunday school entertainment and Christmas tree was held last Thursday evening, and was a most gratifying success, notwithstanding the I very stormy night. The church was I well filled, and an excellent program was presented, each class being re­ sponsible for one number. The enter­ tainment opened with a couple of ser­ ie* of moving pictures, following which the programme was of a varied nature. The children were all admitted free, jrd the proceeds from the admissions charged the adults amounted to a snug sum. which will be devoted to Sunday •chool purposes. Next Sunday morning's service will carry the the thought of the New Year. In the evening VanDyke's "Other Wise Man" will b< given in stoev and picture. Part of the Christ­ mas music will be repeated. The men of our congregation are cordially invited to attend the Broth­ erhood which meet* on Sunday at 10 am., under the presidency of Mr. Matt. Dean. All of the boy* and girls should come to church next Sunday morning to find out about the new and inter­ esting plan for the League of Young Worshippers next year. As the men at the lair say: "It is something new. something novel, something you will all want to try." H fin un bot life kin and « side* mourn Ketcha William sonburg one gre will take noon, fr New Road charge of Ebenexer. Simmons of The death occurred suddenly Sunday. December 16. of Sarah relict of the late George Simmon*. De­ ceased. who had reached the advanced age of 83 year*, was in her usual health up to a short time bqfore death ensu­ ed from an attack of (the heart. The funeral was held at the home on Wed­ nesday, 19th tost., and was very largely attended, old I friends coming from far and near to pay their last tribute of respect to h<r memory. _ The service was conduct . ~ Harvey, and the pall-bearers Messrs. James Whit John Crandall. John McCoy, and John was made in Bethel fives were present f Dorchester, at well Mr. N. O. Stilwell sa solo during the service The late Mrs. daughter of Peter born in Rhineland Cayuga, being the of thirteen childrc her parents to Middleton w child, and 62 yea ago was married to George Simmons, since which time she has resided on the *ame farm. She leaves twelve children to mourn the loss of a loving mother, as follow*: . George. on M-. Mrs. Leamon Harris by Rev. A. H. were Henry Fisher. cCoy. Wesley k. Interment emetery. Rela- Bothwell and near-by points, •an appropriate mmons was a ohnson, and was township. near last of a family She came with vhen a. small Frank S. Weisman, who comes to Alma College. St. Thomas, directly from the Toronto Conservatory of Music, is an eminent Canadian musi­ cian. who. by his ability and unflagging enthusiasm, ha* done much to advance the cause of music in the Dominion. Mr. Weisman ha* had a thorough ................................... ................... training for his profession. At the out-1 David, of Hamilton: Henry, set of hi* career I in Europe, where .... portunity of studying with such great masters a* Martin Krause. Gustav Shreck. Richard Hofman and Arthur Friedheim. After appearing in recital in various European cities, he returned to this country to begin hi* .life work During his years here he ha* given concerts in all the larger Canadian cities, winning an enviable reputation as a solo pianist and ensemble player. Hi* first important position was as principal piano teacher oi the Toronto College of Music, which was directed by the late Dr. Torrington. He was musical director of the Canadian Academy of Music until its amalgama­ tion with the Toronto Conservatory in 1923 Since then he has occupied a Jeading position as teacher at the Con­ servatory. In addition to piano work, during hi* early student year* Mr. Weisman gained a practical knowledge of string and wind instruments which was of in­ estimable value to him in founding and conducting the Toronto Symphony- Orchestra. That organization, by ef­ fectively presenting the compositions of the great composers, has done much to stimulate local musical activities in Toronto. Hi* collaboration with the soloists engaged by the Orchestra has brought him into contact with many of the world * mo«t famous musicians. Mr Weisman’* training and ability, with the associations he has formed, have enabled him already to wield an influence in music which has been far reaching. Alma College considers it­ self fortunate in having secured a mu- I sician of such high artistic attainment* and wide reputation to act as teacher of piano and resident director of its i Department of Musk. he spent several year* Joseph and Oscar, of Mabec; Thomas e he enjoyed the op-|o! Langton; Peter, of Parry Sound; Died resolutions, why not include this one? The death occurred on Monday evening of Susannah Lodd, wife of Leamon Harris, in her 72nd year. De­ ceased was a widely-known resident of Dercham Township, where she had spent her life. She had been in ill health for the past five and one-half year*. Deceased was born in Dere- ham. and had lived there continuously. While health permitted, she was an active worker jn the United church at Dereham Centre, of which she had been a member for 47 year*. Beside* the husband, deceased is survived by two son* and two daugh­ ter* as follow*:—Elmore. Springfield; Archibald, at home; Misses Mary and Allie, at home. The funeral was held at the family residence Wednesday afternoon, with service conducted at the house at 2 o'clock by Rev. C. C. Strachan, of Dereham Centre. The pall-bearers were Messrs. George Rookc, H. J. Gilbert. J Hunsley, A. McDonald. George Hick* and James Stoakley. Interment was made in the Mount Elgin cemetery. Mr*. Theodore Cornwell, of field; Mrs James Hurd, of Elgin; Mrs. George Gilmore Ostrander; Mrs. Claude Gilmore Middleton; and Mrs. William Curtis, of Courtland . She also leaves 47 grandchildren. and 28 great grandchil­ dren. trulv a remarkable record. William H. Ryan Spring- Mount of of The very sudden and unexpected death of Wm. Ryan at the Memorial hospital, Tillsonburg. after only a few hours' sickness, on Saturday. Decem­ ber 15th, came as a great shock to the neighborhood as he had held a farm stock sale on Tuesday previous, and seemed in the best of health. He was in his 61st year and leaves a wife and seven children to mourn hi* loss: Mrs. E. Parker, Flint, Mich.; W. Ryan, Jr.. Windsor; E. Ryan of Delhi; Mrs. Harry Mordcau of Brantford; Mrs. Wm. Wolfe of Gaylord. Mich.; How­ ard of Mabec and Mr*. Ronson Wil­ kinson of Tillsonburg; also one brother. James, of Vienna, and six sis­ ter*. Mr*. T. Berdan of Straffordville. Mr*. A. Hink* of Sarnia. Mr*. Mary Price of Straffordville, Mr*. Edith Thomas of Tillsonburg. Mr*. B. Nunn and Mr*. G. W Simmon* of Mabee. Service was conducted by Pastor Em­ mons with burial at Bethel. WANTED Live deacon calves, $2 each, at my barn. Bert Miners, Mt. Elgin. FOR SALE • Brown leather davenport suite, cheap for quick sale.'—L. Harp, phone-514. POULTRY WANTED All kind*, highest cash price* paid. Cafl 2S3K. Ingersoll. J. G. Middleton. FOR SALE Scotch collie pup*, eight weeks old. Apply R. F. Marsliall. R.R. 4. Tillson- burg. WANTED Woman want* house work by the hour or day. Apply at' Mr*. Willett’*, Rolph street STORE FOR RENT Former Hydro Shop on market square. Apply W. J. Wilkins. Division Court Clerk. FOR SALE CHEAP A McClary Belle Oak combination heater, good as new.—Apply E. J. Malone. FOR SALE Two wood heaters, two gas stoves and a quantity of stovepipe.—St. John's church. FOR SALE About 300 Chestnut fence posts. Geo. F. Agur. Tillsonburg R. R. 1. Phone Glen Meyer. FOR RENT OR SALE 8-roomcd house on Pearl street All convenience*.—Enquire of Ira J. Rib- ble. Tillson Avenue. FOUND A watch. Owner may have same by proving property and paying for thi* advertisement. Apply Chief of Police. STRAYED Bay horse, white face. 1600 lb*.; brown mare, star in forehead 1400 lb*. Notify A. Wilbur. Delhi Phone 7. Liberal reward. HOUSE FOR SALE The residence of the late Cornelius Becker on Lisgar avenue. Tillsonburg. Apply to Donald F. Gibson. Solicitor, Tillsonburg. LUMBER FOR SALE Good 2x4* at T20 to $30 per thousand; also sheeting lumber at $20 per thous­ and. Good supply of other lines.— Apply W. G. Burwell, Eden. x FOR SALE Holstein bull. No. 7SOJ9. volume 32. 2> month* old. good straight type fellow quiet, ready for heavy service.—G. V .Anderson. Tillsonburg. phone 634 r 12 HELP WANTED Earn $25 weekly up at home address­ ing card*, etc. No canvassing. Every­thing furnished. Spare oe full time. Particulars for stamp. Box C. New* Office. Mrs. D. B. Jones Death came with startling sudden­ ness on Sunday morning last to Alice, beloved wife of D. B. Jones. She was apparently in her usual health when she retired on Saturday night, but in the early morning hours she was seized with an attack of the heart, and pass­ ed away shortly afterwards despite all that could be done to her behalf. The Charles Brown Dies Suddenly (Aylmer Express) Charles Manfield Brown. known citizen of Aylmer, died at his home on Sydenham street Tuesday morning. Death came very suddenly, the result of a stroke. Mr. Brown was around town on usual all day Monday, but had been suffering from angina pec- well FOR SALE Brick house and lot. on Concessior. street, all modern conveniences, includ­ ing hardwood floor*, large lot. garage, wired for stove. Apply H. Pegg phone 47U. 65th year and wa* born on the 9th .... | concession of Malahide For many funeral was held at_her late residence, he wxs a successful farmer and resided near Corinth. Ont., moving J to Avlmcr some eight years ago where he has »ince resided. He is survived by his wife former!. Miss Georgina Johnston, of Aylmer; two sons. Eugene, of Malahide. and Colin, of Toronto, and three daughter*. Mrs. Arthur Hayward. Malahidc; Mrs. Cortoth. and Mrs. '.ansing. Mich. Goshen road, on Tuesday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. A. Carr. Interment was made in the Till­ sonburg cemetery. The late Mrs. Jones was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Young, and was born in Tillsonburg. Eleven years ago *he was married to D. B. Jones, since THURSTON—In Bayham, on Wed­ nesday. December 19th. 1928. Peter Thurston, in hit 82nd year. SMART—In South Norwich on Sun­ day. December 2Jrd. 1928. David Smart, aged 72 years. JONES—In Middleton. on Sunday. December 23rd. 1928. Alice, beloved wife of Daniel B. Jones, in her 38th >'<•»■ BEATTIE—At North Hall, on Sun­ day. December 23rd. 1928. Serena, beloved wife of William Beattie. Sr, in her 72nd ’•tar. ELLSWORTH—In Tillsonburg. on Monday. Ikccmber 24th. 1928 Clara, beloved wife of Frank Ellsworth, in FENN—In South Norwich, on Mon­ day. December 24th. 1928 H-nry Fenn, in his 76th year. HARRIS—In Mount Elgiix on Mon­ day. December 24th. 1928. Susannah Harris, beloved wife of Leamon Harris, in her 72nd year. STAFFORD—In Middleton, on Wed­ nesday. December 26th. Robert ford, in bi* 76th year. Funeral at hi* late residence. Goshen, on Friday afternoon o'clock, under the auspice* of King Hiram Lodge. No. 78. A.F. & A.M. Interment in the Tillsonburg cemetery. Staf- East Card of Thanks Mr. Wm. Beattie and family wish to thank their friends and neighbors foe their acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of wife and mother. Are you thinking about building? Let the Family Herald and Weekly Star, Montreal, help you. Write to the Farm Buildings Department. which time with the exception of two ChcMer F4rrol. Cortot year* in Eden, she has :ended on thelOrva, Varbindcr. of I Goshen road. She was oi a most lov- ing and genial disposition, and was held in the highest esteem by all who I knew her. Besides her husband *hc is survived by two children. Billy, aged 8 year*, and Audrey, aged 3. She also leaves her parents, one brother. Ray­ mond Young of Tillsonburg. and two sister*. Mr*. George Week* of Dere- ham. ahd Mr*. Alf. Watt* of Ingersoll. Mrs. William Fewster FARM FOR SALE 75 acres 2 miles south of Glen Meyer, brick house, large barn and drive house, about 40 acres suitable for flue cured tobacco. Terms reasonable.—J. G- Davyes. Courtland. R.R 1. FOR SALE 1928 55 Durant sedan; 1927 Ford coupe; 1927 Ford Tudor. Baby Grand touring; Gray-Dort touring: Cleveland six tour­ ing; Studebaker touring; Durant tour­ milk wagon; bi-. ing: one-horse spring milk wa| > cycle.—Ira Trucfitt. phone 236. FARM FOR SALE 97 acre*. Lot II. Con. 3. Middleton. on the Goshen road. Four acre* of wheat, 35 acre* __________well watered. Will sacrifice for quick sale owing to death of wife.—D. B Jones, ' Tillsonburg. R. R. 4. James H Robbins, a former resident j of St Thomas district and native of Malahidc township died yesterday in Pontiac. Msch.. where he had been em­ ployed at the General Motors plant. He was a member of the Aylmer Bap­ tist church and well known in St. Thomas and vkinity. Death took place in hi* 59th year, following an illnes* of ' 125 acres fall plowing, about 35 ' seeded down, good buildings James H. Robbins —» ms* asaaavM va The death of I .a lx! la Ellis, wife of I , VlXTVnn^^o'f the late Wdliam TiUson- TilIwnbjrR. a u>n. F. C. Robbins, and burg formerly of Delmer, occurred . twQ A , carn o( A at the home of her son-in-law-. Frcd.|mer and Chaf|fw Lfarn of Grif£n Sanders, eleventh concession of Dere-1 SaUc InIrrmcnl ,ake place in lhe NOTICE A meeting of the shareholders of the Vienna Joint Stock Cheese and Butter Co., will be held in the Town Hall. Vienna, on Friday. January Sih. 1929. at the hour of 2 o'clock in the after­ noon. for the purpose of deciding the sale of said company’s assets, real estate, goods and chattels. All shareholders arc hereby notified and to govern themselves accordingly. Dated this 22nd day of December. 1928. ham. on Saturday. Dec. 22nd. in her 69th year. Mr*. Fewster was a daugh­ ter of the late William Ellis of schoyle. She was a member of the mcr United church. She leave* mourn her lot* one daughter. Fred Sander*, and one son. Anson Fewster. of Tillsonburg: also one sit­ ter. Mis* Annie Ellis of Toronto, and two brothers. Richard EHi* of Atchi­ son. Kansas, and Thomas Ellis, of Marlette. Michigan. The funeral took place at their residence on Monday afternoon, and was largely attended. The service was conducted by the Rev. S. Jefferson of Brownsville. The Del­ mer quartette sang favorite hymns of the deceased- The pall-bearers were Flint Simmon*. Keith Ellis. Mervin F.lli*. George Ellis. Daniel Eillis. and Arthur McDonald. The interment took place at the Tillsonburg cemetery. The many ' .................. “ silent which . Sask. Interment will take place in the family plot in Vienna Cemetery. J. p. COOMBE. Notary Public. C. E. SOPER. President. Del- to Mrs. Card of Thanks Mr*. H. C Buchner desires hereby to convey her sincere thanks to the ladies of the Mission Circle and Social Department of the Baptist church, also to the King's Daughter for flowers presented during her recent Hi­ ne**. Card of Thanks B Jones desires hereb" to extend beautiful floral offerings were a testimony of the high esteem in she was held. In Memoriam In loving memory of our dear mother. Mrs Annie White, who pa**ed away four year* ago today. Dec. 26. Sleep on. dear mother, your care* are ended.Rest in peace, your work is done; You are gone where tho*e who loved you WiH some day meet one by one. In our memory she is dear, loved. Remembered, thought oi always. Often wishing she were here. —Ever remembered by her son daughter. and NOTICE TO CREDITORS Re John Swance. Ute of the Township of Dereham. Oxford. Esquire. de­ceased: Creditors having claims against the estate of the said John Swance. are requested to send full particulars thereof to John Carruthers. Solicitor for the Executors, before January 19th. 1929. after which date the assets of the estate will be distributed. J. CARRUTHERS. SolicitorD. ...__________________ ....... hi* sincere thanks to friends and neigh- _____m__.-------------------------- bors for their many acts of kindness kTAXTKI A and words of sympathy at the sudden NOMIN A 1 ION death of his wife. _ . MEETING Take notice that a meeting of the ratepayers of the Township <>i Middle- Card of Thanks , ratepayers oi me i owiThe family of the late Mrs. George lon bc held in the Simmons wish to extend their sincere thanks to friends and neighbors ’ for their kindness and sympathy in the hour of their sore bereavement. rhe Markets Wheat, per bushel------------------------$1.15 Oat*, new per bushel------------50c to 55c Flour __________________$4 00 lb $4 50 Bran, per ton ........... -$40.00 Shorts, per ton .......... $40.00 Live Hogs, per cwt. flat.— —$9.00 Butter, per lb------------------------43c to 47c Potatoes, per peck 19c to 25c MEMORIAL HALL . AT COURTLAND —ON— Monday, December 31, 1928 From I« o'clock to 209 oklock p-n*. for the purpose of ncAnsnating and electing a Reeve and Four Councillor*. If a poll is required, a poll wfli be held at the different polling sub­divisions on Monday. January 7th, 1929. Poll* open at 9 a.m. and re­ main open till 5 o'clock. WM. N. BURNETT, T.•>skb CWk Dated at Courtland, Dec. 15, 1928. Tillwnburg News rage rrreDecember 27th. 1928 o Near and Yet So Far BY BERTHA M. CLAY wiwish to extend to the VV great number of citizens, nearby friends and the friends now far removed from our midst, who have during the past week visited the store, our hearty good wishes for a very happy and prosperous Nevr Year. Toronto University “To the children's Christmas party," Miss Kent answered, smiling. "! have been turning the question over in my own mind as to whether I should ask will be offended, and. if I do. you arc certain to be bored." "Oh. do ask me!" said Adam, smil­ ing down at her. “I will promise not to appear bored, at all events." “Then 1 invite vou in my sister The Northway-Rush Co. LIMITED The city of Toronto does not pro­ duce half the students who attended the Provincial University. According to the president's report, just issued, ed, 2,631 students came from the city last year and the total registered was 5, 986. The province of Ontario. out*ide of Toronto, applied 2748; Saskatche­ wan. 127; the United States. 103 Brit­ ish Columbia. 79; -Manitoba. 60; Al­ berta. 49; Quebec. 28; Nova Scotia. 28; New Bruswkk. 2$; Prince Edward Island. 11; Yukon. 4. And 93 students came from place* outside of Canada and the United ^tates. Of the Counties of Ontario it is not always those nearest from which most student* come to the University 'of Toronto, for Carlton County is fifth in the list, sending 105. The figures for the first fifteen counties are as follows: Wentworth, 224; York, l°8; Simcoe. 152; Wellington. 109; Carl'.on, 105; Ontario. 103; Waterloo. 95; Hur­ on. 93; Grey. 85; Elgin. 84; Perth. 77; Middlesex. 76; ’ Peel. 73; Bruce. ~ Brant. 68. From everyone of fifty-four counties anddistricts in Province of Ontario young men women come to the University 1 Toronto. 71; the the and of | Nobody is' ever pleased With I weather and the neighbor’s new house. the In Memoriam In loving memory of our brother, J. IL White, who passed dear away one year ago today. December 27th, 1927. We mourn the loss of one so dear. Our heart* arc tad today to think that one we loved so dearly was so quickly called away. He never failed to do his best, hi* heart was true and tender, he toiled for those he loved, then left us to remember. The blow «1S great, the shock severe, we little thought his death so near. Only those who have lost can tell the sorrow of parting with­out fareweil. Sadly missed by his wife and brother* and sister. Lord Nelson at Halifax Opened t w. Batty, chairman and (heCanadian Pacific Railway, tn ap turn of honor al the banquet which marked the official craning of the Lord Nelson Hotel al Halifax, referred to Che tourist ettraettona of Nov* flood* aa being eeoond to none on the continent. This from aa well travelled a man as tho head of tho •World's Greatest Travel flywtam was * decided ap­ preciation. Tn addition to the opportunities for ■port which ere unsurpassed and attract tourists from both Che United State* and Canada, you have the historic associations aoch M typified by the Drangellno legend which the Canadian Pacific end Dominion Atlantic Companiee have sooceaafuUy that ths railway which came toto existence aa a fulfilment of one of the terms of Oonfedaration should encourage such travel to your dbea end other historic places," bo said. “That travel baa grown apace during the last few years and it was becauee of this fact among others that at the soli­citation of your business men we joined with them in the building of this hotel It is for tho same reason that wo are building a modern hotel with other tourist facilities at Digby." Tbs Lord Nelson Hotel, while operated under the direction of the Canadian Pacific Railway is the result of a sincere effort on the part of tho people Of Halifax who have long been working for a modern hostelry which would adequately take care of the buZInis which offered in the cXy. It U .Itwtod tn the heart of the city and fronting on the Botanical Gardena that have helped to make this old city famous. Within and without, the appearance of the hotel rafiects neat credit on Its architects and builders. UbSdETand ta decoration it U Georgia in character, and throughout the hotel and P^ulujy "s £ S£rk? Lm.* associated with It Immediately tartda the front doors is a handsome and spacious Sb? witS^once give. th. keynote of Georgian oratiua. Th. hotel offices ar. her.’a. also ar. other public services such as elevator lobby, tal*- pbone room, cigar shop, etc. The mwxxanln. floor and ladles waiting room leads up from this, and on one sida of the lobby la a short flight of steps loading up to the assembly lounge. In this room and tn the adjacent assembly ball tho attempt to recapture the atmosphere of two hundred years ago has been particularly suo- cessful The chief “feature is tho fine fireplace over which is an excellent copy in otis of the full length portrait of Lord Nelson which was painted shortly before his death. In one corner stands a fine copy of the well known bust of this hero, and on the center table is a splendid model of his ship -The Victory." The end of Chi. ran opens into the assembly hall which la large enough to seat about 260 people comfortably. At one cad U an ample stage with the usual dressing rooms ad disappearing footlights. Leading from the other aide of the lobby up a short flight of marble steps is a foyer, and beyond that the main dining room. On the floor beneath the lobby are a aeries of fine shops opening on the street, and here also is the spacious grill, which in keeping with the nautical flavourxiotablo elsewhere in the building, is termed "The Ward Room". Its woodwork is of oak and its celltag crossed by hewn beams. It Is lit by ships lanterns of brass and by candelabra designed from binnacle lights and ships eteering wheels. The furniture alao is of stout oak. Other features of this floor are a barber shop, beauty shop and tho usual public services. The bedroom floors include a number of fine suites of which the Royal Buite is an outstanding example. Uk. th. other Its character of decora­ tion is in keeping with the rest of the hotel. It consists of sitting room, dining room and two bed­ rooms. and Its furnishings include some fine exam­ ples of early Georgia. The bathrooms and general plumbtag ad heating arragementa throughou. are up to the most modern standard as also are fLl the fadlKlee for public a.irvi.w. ' CHAPTER 1 macious drawing-room, ebony- finished, the predominating color pale blue and sage green; five tall narrow windows in a bow at the upper end. curtained in sage-green satin embroid­ ered with blue? giving a wide view of snowv lawn and dark shrubber» show­ ing coldly against a faint afternoon sky of very wintry amber; within the room, a pleasant glow of firelight faff­ ing fuff on a girl standing on the hearthrug—a girl in a jacke^of duskily Iilden fur. a cap of the same on her rad, with fair hair blown about her white forehead, and in her checks a soft color, born of the frosty outside air. "Good girl, to have come over to see me on such a miserable afternoon!” Maud Kent turned her head. The door had opened to admit a little figure in widow’s dress, a figure as slight and -irlish as her own. on whose sleek dark head the widow’s cap look­ ed quaintlv out of place. "I don’t want to sail under false colors." Maud said, smiling, a* they kissed each other. “But the truth is. I was on my way home from the village, and thought I would turn in, not to see you, but to get a cup of tea." "You might have allowed me to lay the flattering unction to my soul I" Mrs. Harry Wilde answered, laughing, as she stood opposite to her friend on the rug. "But what have you been doing in the village—church-decorat­ ing? Cold work even in that brand- new sealskin jacket!" "Y6u Australia* are such shivery beings! But do you like my Manie?" "My dear, it is superb. Your father is very generous to you. though he roes not allow you to have your own way in such small matters as after­ noon tea." "That is because he thinks it is not good for us." Maud said, a shadow­ passing over her face. "Manie, why didn’t you come down to the church to-day ?” "And catch my death of cold I" "But it was not cold—at least, I did not find it cold. And we have mode the church look so pretty!” “And how have you made poor Mr. Graham look?” "We put chaplets of holly round each pillar, with lots of red berries," Maud went on. ignoring the question, "and we filled the window-ledges with the most beautiful green moss out of ou’ woods. And the children put up the text across the gallery—the letters we made of cotton-wool you know, to look like snow." "But what about Maud?" "Do not bother about Mr. Graham, Manie.” "Poor Malcolm Graham! Maud, you have a great deal to answer fori" "You arc very jocose to-day." Maud said, taking at her friend with some smiling curiosity in her gray eyes "What pleasant thing has happened? Have you heard from your friends in Australia, or has Mr. Wilde given you that diamond watch you have been pining foe. as a Christmas-box?"“I have heard of my friends in Australia." Mrs. Harry Wilde acknow­ ledged. returning the smiling look will­ interest. "But you would never frpm whom." "Perhaps I could. Adam has home." "How did you guess Maud? clare you must have been thinking of him!” '"Of course 1 thought of him the moment you mentioned Australia." "You mentioned it first.” Mrs Harry laughed, clapping her hands softly together. "Well, he came home last night. Maud; aren’t you glad?" Was Maud glad? So far as her face went, the mingled firelight and twi­ light were too uncertain to give her friend apy clew. "You scarce!- expected him home for Christmas. Manie?” "Scarcely. He told us not to begin to look for him before the new year But I vuessed that was because he knew his father would get into a fuss if he expected him on a certain dale and the steamer happened to be de­ layed a day or tw-o. He walked in while we were at dinner last night— you may fancy the commotion, be­ tween his father and the children and the servants, to say nothing of the "1 can fancy how delighted you all were to see him," Ma_ud said soberly “1* he much changed?" "I did not think him, changed-.t u not so very long since I saw. him. you know—not quite two years.” "No." Mand observed, in the same half-absent way. "But it is seven years since I saw him—and they say seven years in Australia makes a great diff­ erence in one’s appearance." "It makes a difference everywhere, Mrs. Harry laughed. ”1 dare say yoi will find him altered, as he is sure to find you. Only you have improved, while he has grown haggard and sunburnt." "Has he grown haggard. Mane?" "Well, you know Adam never was good-looking." Manie answered more gravely. "Poor Harry was the hand­ some one of the family—everybody acknowledged that. But Adam has a nice face, and nice eyes too. when he isn’t cross. 1 can’t think how it was you ha—ened to miss each other. He started off to Fief Oaks directly after luncheon." “And 1 went down to the village im­ mediately after breakfast." Maud said, the shadow vanishing from her face. "We have been hard at work all day. Bertha Noi*cott and the children and jacket. Mr. said indulgently. "1 hate to sec old heads on young shoulders. I like children to be children, not little old men and women. My two scamps have been out the entire day. making a Polar bear of the snow on the tennis­ ground. I thought they must be half frozen, but they declared they were ’as hot as toast.” “I think children like this weather." Maud said; but she said it absently looking down into the bright wood­ fire."It seems to agree with you," her friends remarked, watching her with some amusement in her dark eyes. Mr*. Harry Wilde had very fine eye* —they were the best feature in ncr small dark-complexioned face. "Oh, yes, winter always agrees with me—and summer too, for that mat- "It agree* with most people to be happy." Mr*. Harry said, scntentiously. “Cotne to the table now and take your tea. my dear. You won't appreciate it half so much when Adam comes in." They sat down opposite to each other at the little gypsy table, and Mrs. Harry proceeded to pour out tea. The two girls—Mrs. Harry looked nothing more than a girl?- made a pretty pic­ ture with the dainty tea-service be­ tween them, the wintry’ daylight light­ ing up side of each face, a soft glow of firelight on the other, Mauie's dusky complexion quaintly relieved by the widow’s cap with its long lappets, Maud’s fair hair looking fairer thin ever under her cap of velvety golden- black fur. Adam Wilde thought they made a very pretty picture, when he walked into the room as Manie was pouring out their second cup of tea. "Maud, allow me to present my brother-in-law. Adam, this is my friend. Miss Kent" "I think I have had the before," ’ ................ hand.Maud laughed—they were all laugh­ ing; it would have been hard to say which face looked happiest of the three."Where have you been all day. Adam?" his sister-in-law inquired. "Where have you been?" Adam Wilde asked, turning to Maud. "I called at Fief Oaks three distinct times and each time they told me you were ’out.’" "I was in the village." Maud said, smiling. "If you had come down to the church, you might have made yourself pleasure Adam said, holding out his Graham, guess come I de- "Bv-lhe-way. where arc the chil­ dren?" "I sent them home with Miss Peach. I thought one pair of muddy boots in your drawing-room would be quite enough." "I certainly prefer to have you all to mvsclf. But where were Jack and Mr. Fairfax? It was not fair to leave all the hammering and laddcr-dimb- “Oh. Sara did most of Atal" I bb “Oh. Sara did most of that!- Maud answered, laughing. “Sara is as active as a bov, and as fond of climbing lad­ ders. 1 think Miss Peach wa* rather ashamed of some of her feats to-day. “Sara is only thirteen," Mrs. Harry >u in my sister to be a fancy ball, but fancy dress is not imperative. However, if you choose to come as a genie or a giant, I have no doubt you will be all the more welcome." "I think I shall appear in plain clothes," Adam answered, laughing. They all went into the hall together, talking and laughing, and so through the glass porch with its ferns and cactus plants out to the doorsteps and the frosty evening air. And all the time Adam was longing for the mo­ ment when he could say. "Maud have you forgotten me?" and Maud was wishing, woman-like, that something would hapoen to prevent a tete-a-tete walk back to Fief Oaks, though she had been pining for the sound of Adam Wilde’s voice for the last seven years. . "Pack my young monkeys in if you see them," was Mrs. Harry’s parting injuctions as she stood shivering on the doorstep. "May 1 see you safely in your own domain?" Adam asked, with Mrs. Harry watching them. Mis* Kent thanked him, walking by his side a* sedately as if she had for- fotten all the occasions upon which he had seen her home long before, and as if she believed that he bad entirely forgotten them too. The frosty air was pleasant, the crisp frozen snow crackled under their feet. It was still quite light out of doors, a faint yellow glow lingering in the west, behind the leafless branches of the trees. Leaving the carriage­ drive, they turned down a long green alley, called the Box Walk. Here, at the end of this very Box Walk, on the little rustic bridge which divided Wildewood from Fief Oaks, they had kissed each other for the first time seven years before. Adam, glancing shyly at his companion, wondered if she remembered that kiss as well as he did—if she had thought of it as often as he h ad—if she guessed that the very memory of it had power to make his heart bejt fast sixteen thous­ and miles away; but Maud’* face look- e<j calmly oblivious. She walked along beside hime. the wild-rose tint stiff in her cheeks, the fair hair blown about her forehead as of old, but no tremble in the sweet red lips, not ^consdus- ness in the luminous gray eyes. And yet the memory of that first loss was as present to her as it was to him. She wa* thinking of it a* they walked side Bside between the high box-hedges. e had never crossed the bridge since without thinking of it, she had stopped a hundred times to lean over the bridge and think of it, and of the lover who had given it, with a passionate longing to see hitn again which Adam Wilde might never know. "I have often thought of the bridge while 1 was away." Adam said shyly. (Continued on page 8' W. A. JONES pfe” THE STORE OF GOOD VALUES GREETINGS An old year flickers out. With the new, comes the light of renewed Hope for Greater Happiness. May it be your Happiest ever. W. A. JONES “And been the center of a admir- mging circle of young ladies." laughed Mr*. Harry. “They wouldn’t have admired me much." Adam said, in perfect sincerity. His face was a plain and rather stern-looking one. except when he smiled. Then its gravity gave place to a certain humor and sweetness, prin­ cipally in the eyes, which, though neither large nor of a handsome color, were expressive and keen. Hi* face wii close-shaven, except for a heavy' fair mustache, and had the weather­ beaten look of a man who had spent the greater part of his life in the saddle; but. for all his bronzed face, he looked shyly at his old sweetheart as he stood on the rug while she fin­ ished her tea. Stiff he did look again and again, looked at her and listened to her while she and Manie talked away to each other and to him. think­ ing all the time of the days they had spent together seven years before, and wondering if she remembered them at well as he did. He had not forgotten her in all these years. He had pictur­ ed her to himself *o often—the scriou* eye*, the straight brows, the sweet mouth, the determined chin with a dimple in it. the soft fair hair that wa* always blown in such pretty curls and tendril* about her forehead. How often that face had risen up before him by solitary camp-fires on dark nights, at he sat on the back of his motionless horse, keeping guard over some vast flock of sheep, perhaps drenched with rain—in lonely shep­ herd's huts where he had passed week* at a time without hearing the sound of a human voice—on Sunday* spent in out-of-the-way stations, when he had strolled away into the scrub to think of home and of his sweetheart, instead of drinking and gambling with the rest I He had never forgotten her; but had she remembered him? Look­ ing at her face now in the firelight, he could not tell. They had never been engaged to each other, old Mr. Kent looking on a seven years’ engagement a* the purest folly; but Adam had promised to come back for her at the end of seven years, and Maud had promised to wait for him. ad the elders had forborne to interfere, think­ ing it more than probable that they would have forgotten each other in half the time. But Adam had not for­ gotten; it was in the hope of making her hi* wife that he had worked so hard, it was for her sake that he had risen early and gone to bed late, it was to ask her to marry him that he had come back to England, it was with the passionate eyes of a lover that he watched her now. standing with his back to the fire, listening to the sweet voice, every intonation of which he remembered so well. “I must hurry home." Maud said at last. “My father ad Jack have rid­ den over to Needham with Mr. Fair­ fax—they wanted t» show him the ruins of the Abbey there. Not that he cares much for ruins." she added, laughing; "but when one has visitors one must amuse them, and people are generally supposed to like to see what­ ever ruins are in the neighborhood." "We have no ruins in Australia." Adam Wilde said, smiling, "except the remains of a shepherd’s hut in the bush perhaps; and any man would sooner sleep all night under the stars than in a ruined hut. much less go out of his way to see one. Nothing in na­ ture seems so utterly desolate as the ruin* of a house where a human being has lived, and perhaps died." “1 cis very well imagine it." Maud said gravely, thinking, as she looked at him. of all the lonely hours he had | spent since she saw him last; then she i turned to say good-by to Mrs. Harry. “And don’t forget to come early to­ morrow," she added, as she puffed on "Earty to what?" Adam inquired, looking from one to the other. 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ELGIN The regular weekly meeting of the Young People's League wa* held Wed­ nesday evening of fait week in the school room ’ ’’-”ted church. The 3rd vice-president. Xfr. Neil Campbell, had charge of the meeting, which opened in the usual devotional way with singing the hymn. "Jesus is Ten­ derly Calling Today." followed by­ prayer by Rev. C. C. Strachan. Miss Rosemary- McInerney nrerided at the piano for the ’'ring of the hymn* and I the scripture lesion from Act* 1: 4 was read by Lome Jolliffe. The topic for '[the evening on "Stewardship," was i ably taken by Mr. Campbell, and Mr Strachan also gave an interesting ad­ dress along the same line of thought Other very enjoyable numbers on the program were a vocal solo "For al Thv Saint*. O God." by Mis* Lillian Bowley. with Mi** Edith James play­ ing her accompaniment; a piano duct ' "The Pride of the Regiment." by Misses Helen and Eva Jolliffe. and a violin solo by Mr. Gilbert Allard, with Miss James as his accompanist on the piano. Mr. Donad Fleming took up the offering, and the meeting wa* brought to a close by singing the hymn Upward. Ever Upward to the Prom­ ised Land." and the benediction. Miss Mary Pr*»u*c oi Thamesford spent a tew day* la,t week with her niece. Mrs. Charles Smith. Miss Ethel Caverhill of Toronto is spending the Christmas holiday-* at her home here. Mr. and Mr*. D. Rutlcy of Cut Knife. I Sask., arc visiting the latter’* parents, i Mr. and Mrs. Jame* Stoakley. t Mr. and Mr*. Albert Lainchbury of | Kingsville arc suiting their da-aghter, 'Mrs. (DrJ D. P. Morri*. Miss Helen McDowell is 'pending [the Christma* holiday* at her home in i Milverton. Mr. Wilfred Hastings of St. Thoma* spent a day recently with his aunt, Mr*. Thos. E. Buckle. Misses Hcndcr»on and Steele, oi the achmg staff oi the Continuationteaching ...... ---------- ------------ I school, are spending the Christmas hol­ idays a: their homes in Burk's Falls I and DunnviHe. Mr. Battin of Milton i .the C.P.R. .ration in th- M PHONE 2M CLEANING PRESSING REPAIRING Ladies’ and Genu’ Qoth.es alter­ ed. repaired, pressed to look like new. at reasonable prices. None too large or small. Phone 165 and we will call and deliver your work. W. WINSKEL CLEANER AND PRESSER PHONE 165 To Our Many Customers and Friends We Extend The Heartiest Season's Greetings THE COCHRAN FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS W. B. Cochraa R. C. Craadafl The New Central Billiard Rooms and Barber Shop TILLSON BLOCK Cigars, Cigarattaa, Tobacco*, 0. McKenney & Son AUTO AND SIGN PAINTING AGENT FOR Raynood B.-o*. Awninfs ED. LAW Buck Str^S Port Burwell Happenings J Brief Personal Mention—Hydro Interruption—ContinuA ation School Concert—Public School Concert—ChriatJ mas Services—D. W. P. Dredge 117 in Winter Storage. ugain onMiss Orriel Vail of Tobcrmorey, and Miss Winnifred Argue R. X. of Kitch­ ener. are holidaying at the home of the latter’s parent*. Mr. and Mrs. A. E Argue, of the Marconi Station. W. Vernon of Windsor spent a few­ days last week at hi* home in the vill­ age. Mr. and Mrs. Austin of Simcoe, and Mr. and Mrs. R. Anderson of St. Thomas, were Sunday guest* of Mrs. Austin and Mrs. Anderson's parent*. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Herron, and family. Mr. and Mr*. H. Frishette and baby of Woodstock visited relatives in the village last week. Mr*. Rachel Smith is spending the Christmas and Xew Year holidays in Tillsonburg. at the home of her daugh­ ter. Mr*. W. X. Burn, and Mr. Burn. Grant Burn of Montreal will spend Christmas day with hi* parents and grandmother. Mis* Jeanette Laing of London is the Yuletide guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Laing, of the Burwell Bakery. Mr. and Mrs. las. Armstrong and family left on Friday for Brantford, where they will be Christmas guests of Mrs. Armstrong's mother. Mrs. Caldwell. Mr. and Mrs. L Lewi* are spending the holiday* in Toronto at the home of their son. Dr. F. Lewis. Mr*. Stoltz and family of Niagara Fall*, are the Christma* guests of the former’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Hawley. Jno. Kaufman of Detroit is spending the holiday* with hi* hrohter, C. Kauf­ man. of Central garage. A R. Wright attended the funeral of his brother. Samuel H. Wright, which was held on Friday afternoon in . Aylmer. The Ute Mr. Wright pasted relieving at tn Chicago following an opera- . absence ot:|lon’ a,.d remains were brought to b. E. L. Woodman, who is having A>hner (cr inlerincni, having in hi, loltdays. youth been a resident of that place. day- evening, clearing haiboi Friday morning. Fisheries patrol boat Mi»: r<l has laid up oc the winter and the crew left on Friday foe their resj - cthre homes. Mrs. Jane Fick of the Lakeside. Hotel entertained on Christmas Da. to a family dinner. Wm. Moore is sporting a new sedan and Mr. Atkins "* Hydro On Saturday experienced an power, taused by log cutters, on the Burwell Estate falling a tree across the power line, completely severing it. Linemen, who arc at work on the north extension of the line were soon at work on the line making repairs and the service wa* restored shortly after dark. CoBtinuatksn School Concert On Thursday afternoon the Literary- Society of the P.B.CS. held it* Christ­ mas meeting in the committee room of the school. The president, Eric Fee. presided over a varied program a* follow* .-—Chorus. The Maple Ixaf; the reading of the minutes of the pre­ ceding meeting by the secretary. Glady* Crookcr. and also the New Constitution for the society: chair­ man's address; choru*. Christmas Carols, by Forms I. and II.; reading by­ Ruth Meyer: mouth organ selcetior a Pontiac. Interruption afternoon the village interruption in hydro ivain .never, mourn organ tricolor ; .- - ..w by four boys; chorus by eight girb: reading by Kathleen Mitchell; mouth . .’X organ selection by four boys; chorus . b u by eight girls and the reading of the vt,! Id P.B.C S Echo, concluded the after- [ noon’s program. Following the pro- | gram comic take-off present* and’ treat* consisting of fruit* and candict. were distributed to each. There wa. a good attendance at the United church on December 23rd. when a special Chri.tmas service was held. Rev Mr. C- C. Strachan delivered an Christma* message from I Luke 2: 13. "Let u* now go even into j Bethlehem and see thi* thing which ha* [come to pa»» which the Lord hath made known unto us.” The choir ren­ dered appropriate mu rcction oi ... ...................... .............. [Edith Jame* as»i*led by Miss Mildred ( relative*. Caverhill with her violin. The full' choir rendered two anthem*. "Let u* igo unto Bethlehem.” with Mr. Gilbert [Allard singing the Obbligato solo, and j’Joy to the World" Mr. Howel! sang very effectively "The Garden of I Prayer." while a trio, composed of ' Mes«rs. Harley Jolliffe. Walter Howell and Gilbert Allard *ang in splendid ; voice. "A Star of Hope.” The service 'throughout was very much enjoyed. ! " ’ ' his address Mr. Strachan wished hi* congregation a very merry’ Chri.tma* and a happy Brown of the high school. inspiring Miss Gretchen Smyth is the Yule- tide guest of her parent*. Mr. and Mrs. \V. Smyth. M. S. Williams and son Clare of Fairground were Sunday visitors a: the home of the former’s daughter. Mrs. P. L. William*, and Mr. Williams. _ The Misses Mammie and Louise guests of their iott. and otherJ roprutc music under the di- Elliott are holiday the leader and organist. Miss' mother. Mrs. M. Elli> Mr and Mr*. Geo. McDonald oi Copenhagen are guest* of the latter’* parents. Mr. and Mr*. Jas. Crooker. Lee Hayward. Frank Alward and G Haye* of Chatham, and Wm. Pallor, of T:!J*onbur»g. are spending the holi­ day* at their respective homes. Those who are spending the Yule- tide at their respective homes, attend­ ant* oi Tillsonburg school*, arc Misses Marguerite Tait of the business col- ' lege. Evelyn Coulter and Madeline I a-- ' Mr. and Mr*. Carl Butcher of Mr and Mr* X M. Gump oi Brant- ^,5, oj relative* in the 1 ford. Mr. and Mr*. W i l Edlmgton 01 on Monday, leaving later to London v'.Mted at^thc, home ot Mi** t-hrittma* at the home of the former s parents, Mr. and Mr*. W. Butcher of Pt. Credit. St. Thomas. close id Mrs X. M. Clump of Brant- Maude Smith on Sunday. | Mr. Arthur Gilbert of - .. ---------- Misses Velma and Irene Gilbert oi i Delmer and London are spending the I Christma* holidays at their home here. Mr. and Mr*. S. E L Woodman. Joyce and Donald are spending their holiday* with relative* at Chatham and Mr. Cecil Prouse spei with his mother. Mr*. Wm. Prou*e. in Toronto. Christmas was celebrated by the Sunday school of the United church on Friday evening of last week in a Erieau village spend I P. Jones spent the week-end at his home in London. Engineer McDonald and Mr Bachelor are spending Christma* at their respective home* m Toronto, aud Mr. Stead at hi* home in Owen Sound. Mis* Ethel Meharg spent Monday-Saturday,^ Tin,onbnrg. Mr. McIver is spending a few week* at hi* home in Port Stanley. Mr. Paine ha* been confined to room at the Lake*ide Hotel. _______________ _ . j Messrs. Gordon and Clifford Cart- the Forester*' Hail. There weight of Flint. Mich, who are spend- y enjoyable manner, when they held I it annua! Christmas tree and enter-( large crowd in attendance and rit of Christmas was very’ much ence. At the close of a splendid ;’* program Santa Claus ar- .nd was given a hearty welcome h young and old. and for some e was kept busy distributing his ing the Yuletide in this district, called on friends in the village on Monday. Mr. Gordon Cartwright is postmaster of this place. A fishing tug from Port route to Port Stanley, in a former COURTLAND The Aylmer Canning Co. are taking in poultry. All bird* must be well fattened and dressed as follows: Not drawn, well picked, pm feathers out. head and legs off and crop removed (but not drawn). Price 22c lb. Mr. and Mrs. G Gray called on Kfi-s. George Dreyer at Corinth on Sunday, who has been very ill for the past two weeks. George Toombs. Percy Terry. Fred. Cox and Stanley Burnett, who are ^working for Elmo Lymburner, re­ turned home on Saturday to spend the ■Christmas with their friends here. > J. Lang is spending the Christmas holiday with his parents at Waterford. \ Ina Bowerman is spending a week With friends at Windham Centre. Mr. and Mr*. EL B. Herron and chil­ dren and Mr. W. I. Herron spent Sun­ day with friends at Springfield. t and Mr*. Stanley McQueen and n. and Charles McQueen of >r are spending a few days with here. McQueen has been sent from -JI to Caledonia for his head­ quarter*. and his beat is from Hamil­ ton to Dtinnville. Eddie Dreyer is sick with the flu. There is a great number on the sicl^ list around here. The Christ­ ma* entertainment has been called off on account of so much sickness, but old &mta went all around on Monday- night land called on every one and left something for the children. Mr. and Mr*. Wallace entertained the folvwing friends on Christmas day—w. and Mrs. Herbert Magee and chBfren of Fairground. Ernest Magee d^Sombra: Mr. and Mr*. ictt and daughter of Bur- . and Mrs. Geo. Weston r of Tillsonburg, Mr. and Sand son Earle. Mr. irnett and children, re Burnett and chil- land; M r. Verne wdrille. Mr*. M Ryan and Almida Young spent Christma* with fri-oO* in ’tin- sonburg. Mrs. C. Bern of Orillia and Mis* V. Berry of Stcvenvillc. are spending the Public School Concert The public school pupil* held an ex-. ccllcnt concert on Thursday evening ; oerry oi otcvcnvnic. arc ». in the I.O.O.F. hall, and despite the week at their home here. ver* rough night a large crowd at-, Mr. an(1 Mrs. Pclcr Chipps spent tended and a jolly- time was spent by < Christma. in Tillsonburg.young and old. Rev. L W. Delhi as I ... f chairman presided over a varied pro- > gram, eontitting of three tableau*, tour' K drill*, three choruses by the school.; mouth organ selection, guitar selection, j »» oodstock._ 1 □... Miss Grace Ferris of Toronto is j a few days with her parents. Mr. John Byerlay spent Monday.in Pastor Guthrie is visiting friends in Toronto, for the week. Dover cn- charge ofgaily decorated Ch ri s * <-'aPt. McIver, put in harbor on Thurs- mas tree. What Christmas concert nould be complete without the Christ­ ina* carols? A* the opening number an the program, the younger members of the school tang a* choruses. “Santa Claus.” "Merry. Merry Christmas.” and Jolly Old St. Nicholas." A play en­ titled “A Double Proposal.” was clev­erly done, each part being well given and equally well received. The program from *tart to finish received very good response, and every item was well received by the audience. Rev. Mr. Strachan, in hi* usual capable manner, was the chairman for the evening. The program follow,—Opening Choruses. ~__.“ "Merry. Merry’ 'mas.” "Jolly Old St. Xicholas”; pray Rev. Mr. Strachan; recitation. M; ’ Claus." anta iris!* For having the greatest pull of any thine of iU aiae wt Dominate the safety All. DUlk.i.ll, ........-■garet Phillips; violin solo. Mary Bar- *,rctt: chairman's address. — |Billy Morri*: violin and r.’. _.. •music: trio. BuJdy Dowr.n.g. Donald and Keith Morris; milk maid drill by Iter, little girls; vocal <• iet. Messrs. • Walter Howell and Gil'sert Allard: : dialogue. Aunt Sarah a. a Christmas present; recitation. Howard Harris; I violin duct Misses Vera Downing and Joyce Woodman; vocal duct. Mary Barrett and Helen Smith; Guess-Who jdrill; mouth organ and violin music; • solo Keith Morri*: recitation. Ina [Weeks; solo. Gladys Allen; Indian i Huntress drill by ten girls: solo by Jack Morns; pantomime. "Rock of I Ages”: dialogue. Santa Claus. Jr.; solo. Ruth Harris; "Goof Drill”: play. “The Double Proposal." This splendid pro­ gram was brought to a dose by the singing of “God Save the King." after which the distribution of presents took [place. Mrs. Bentley of Eden spent Friday at the home of her brother. Mr. Jahn Fleming. ~ Mr. Arthur Robinson ha* returned - home after spending a couple of weeks with relatives near Eden. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Annison are spending a few days this week with relatives in Ingersoll. Mr. and Mr*. George Luno of Petro­ lia spent Saturday night at the home of hi* brother. Mr. M l-uno. Mr*. Ben Hannett and Miss Flor- eoce Corbett spent Tuesday of last week in London. The December meeting of the W.I. was held at the home of Mrs. P. S. Young, w-ith an attendance of 36, the _ roll call being answered by suggestions tor Christma* gifts. Much business was the order of the day. letters to read, report* to be given, committees to arrange for the coming, month. The : at ion, organ drill by Allard: ===== Greetings Amongst our assets we like to count the only one that' money cannot buy—your good will. And so at this festive season we extend to you, not as a customer alone, but as a friend, our best wishes for the coming year. E. I. Torrens and Staff Christmas 1928 recitation*, dialogues, acrottics and a one act play. "Five-fifteen " Following the program the three teacher*. H. C. Marshall. Miss L. V. Durnford and Mis* Eunice Crooker were called for­ ward and presented with gift* by their respective rooms. The hall was appro­ priately decorated with Christma*; Harry Ryan is spending colors and evergreens, and the evening1 with his parents. Mr. ^nd wa* concluded by the distributing of a • Ryan. huge bag of gift* and treat* to each of yr and foh« S< the *cholars. Proceed* for the even- i troit >pcnt lhr week.4nd mg were SW.OO. | mer's mother. Mrs. Rob Special Christmas service* on Sunday .. .......' were observed in each of the churches. • . . ,At 11 a m. at St. Paul, church. Rev I lor. ",c bo.,,da>‘ Knight delivered an excellent address ’ on the "Nativity." Special music was j W from severe colds, rendered by the choir and a beautiful [ Since the cold spell the »o!o wa* alto rendered by *" ” Knight In the evening at "JO Re- J Schultz of the Baptist church de- - v ;,t;u |nt-, hvered a specul address on Be hie- r:ilPnainmcnl in the lown ha,| „n hem. which was well illustrated by. Erida cvcning. Thcrc wa, . br the use of a reproduction of the fam- aUcndance and the children took their ou* painting of Bethlehem, which was I ............ .................. twenty-four by nine feet in measure- ; ment. and was shipped in fourteen »cc- lion* required a special frame to show it. The picture is done in ten color,, and is an excellent view of Bethle­ hem and the Shepherd*, who saw the star as they watched their flocks by i night, and when lights were turned on ...... ....wwfrom behind revealed the angel* who i Saturday for Seattle. They are com- appeared to them. Spec:. 1 Christmas [ ir.g back by way of Canada and will musical numbers were rendered by the visit Mr. MacDonald'- choir and also a solo. "No Room in the I gary. Alta., and brot Inn." by Miss Dori* Cameron. Rev. 1 Schultz will give an address on Sunday : next describing the life and history of1 the Bethlehem Shepherds usine the same picture to illustrate the address The D. P. W.1I7 (dredge) has laid [ up for the winter and the crew has re­ turned to their homes. There are now D. W. P. 117. the Valley C..... freighter and Miseford wintering in the local harbor. VIENNA J. P. Coombe and Robert Gordon are home from Muskegon,'Mich. : the holidays Mr*. Delbert Mr. and Mr*. John Scruton of De- 1 with the for- i mer's mother. Mr*. Robert Scruton. Verne Soper of Flint, Mich., is home Several in the community are suffcr- beautiful! Since the cold spell the Young Mrs. I People are enjoying skating on the v. .A. [ new rink they have made. The hish and public school held their hem.” which was well illustrated by | FfiJav “'■1.- .... _< _ ,. -. - . . . - [ attcnc.------ --- ----.... _ ___ ____ _ parts splendidly, which did credit to their teacher*. Mr. and Mr*. Hartley and Miss Peart arc spending the holidays with their parent* in Toronto. Mr. Alrah Balcom i* home for the holkfavs. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McDonald left on great ’* sister in Cal- and brother in Regina. New Year 1929 -Among'otir fite tocount is the only one that money cannot buy, your good will. Each year we re­ alize more fully that our friendslup what makes life worth living, and we therefore like to feel that there is a spirit of friendship underlying our bAjness relations with our customers. And su at this holiday season, we extend to you. not as a customer alone, but as a friend, the best of wishes for a jolly Christmas and the coming year. Cordially yours, THE DELMER CO-OPERATIVE CO., LIMITED. A Happy and Prosperous New Year to All Imrie & McFarlane neglected, however, and a most inter­ esting program wa» given. Thi» open­ ed with community tinging, which for the future is to be a leading feature of all meetings. It teemed to afford much enjoyment and was very heartily- joined in by all present. A paper giv­ en by Mrs. 1. Bowley on "Christmas giving for cheer and Relief," was ap­ preciated very highly. Mrs. Bowley had put much time and thought to her subject, the reading of same be­ ing also very enjoyable. We hope to have the pleasure of listening to her again at tome future meeting. Mr*. B. Hartnett read a paper prepared by­ Mr*. N. Corbett, on. The Importance of Rest for our Children." This also was much enjoyed. Mr*. Dutton then gave a splendid report of the conven­ tion held in Hamilton, which she at­ tended. Mrs. Dutton’s reports are al­ ways very full and we always expect a good one. and wr always get just what we expect. We hope ’ometime to be able to report them in full. Ar­ rangement* were made for a social communit*- gathering to he given by the members in Forester's Hall on the evening of Jan. 8th. We are putting on a good program, and looking for­ ward to a good time. Everyone heart­ily welcome. Lunch will be served. Our entertainment committee, and Officer* are working hard to make this a great success, so we look for a good crowd Come and sec how well our member, can entertain, bring your husbands and friends, and don't forget the basket. A vote of thanks wa* ^tended to Mr*. I’. S. Young for the delightful lunch served to the member*. We owe our appreciation for such a kindly- thought, on such an occassion. The meeting closed with the singing of the Nation­ al Anthem. Christmas service wa* held in the Baptist church on Sunday morning, when the Rev. Mr. Forsythe delivered a fine address, and the choir *ang special Christmas music. The anthem was "While Shepherd* WatAed Their Flocks by Night,” and Mr. Walter Davis and Mr Cecil Prouse sang with CULLODEN Matter Alex Fentie. who is attend­ ing school at Hamilton, is spending his holiday* at the home of hit father. Mr. Gordon Fcntie. Rev. J. Foster wa* ill on Sunday and not able to be at Culloden (or service. Hi* many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. E K. Fcntie and fam- 5 were guest* on Sunday at the home Mr. and Mrs. A. Pratt. Mis* Dorothy Feutie has been kept in on account of her having the grippe. She was not able to be at Sunday- school on Sunday. Miss Edna Clapton wa* quite ill on Sunday. The Christmas entertainment of the United church was quite a success on Dec. 2l*t and each one did their part. The proceed* of the evening was $22. Rev. Foster was not able to be out to act as chairman, therefore Mr. D. Clapton, superintendent of the Sun­ day school was chairman for the even­ ing. Mr. Anger was the guest of hi* daughter. Mr*. G. Smith, on Friday, and was present at the Christmas en­ tertainment in the United church. Mr. and Mrs. N. Moyer and son were guetts on Sunday of Mr. and Sask. Mr. and Mr*. Glen Godby Pauline of Birmingham. Mich. _ . visiting their parent* through the holi­ day*. ° | Mr. and Mr*. Merton Chute and family spent Christma* at Frogmorc Camp *'i,h Mr* Godb>- ■’2 tn I A,r- Chute’s entertained friend* from Detroit last week. ■ I Miss Helen Chute is spending the holiday, with her parents. Mr. and Mr* Wm. Chute. Mr J. V. Howard i* home from Muskegon. Mich, for the holiday. Basil Bartlett it home from Wind­ sor. and are Home. Father.' FOR STRONG BONES GIVE BABY Scott’s Emulsion Master Stewart and Maurice Miners spent Christmas with their mother. Mr*. A. Miners of Lucknow. •Mis* McLeod and Miss Robbins left on Friday night after the Christmas entertainment for their homes to spend the holiday. Miss Robbins had the pleasure of having her sister with her for a couple of days last week, and wa* at the en­ tertainment on Thursday at the school house. Mr*. R. Fewster and Olive, were gueits on Sunday of Mr. and Mr*. A. King for a time. Mr and Mr*. W. Dennis were call­ ing at the home of Mr and Mr*. W. Hawkins on Sunday after Sunday school, to see Mr. A Smith He seem- and wa* DELHI Wishing the Editor and all his staff and readers a Merry Christma* and a bright and prosperous New Year. Mr. and Mr*. Birdsell visited their son. Clarence Birdsell and family on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Adams and family spent Sunday at Frank Awde's. Mr. Donald Smith, who has been spending the last few week* in Delhi, at J. Xunns. ha* gone to spend Christ­ mas at the parental home at Vienna. Mr*. Fick spent Sunday with Lindsay. Mr. George Morden is on the list. Mt. and Mr*. Charlie Bartlett ___ family from Tillsonburg spent Sunday here with his mother. Mr. and Mr*. G. Mercel from Oak­ ville spent Sunday at the home of his sister. Mr*. H. Montgomery. Mrs. E. I) - last week in attend Mis* sick with the Xellie being _____ _ home with her mother on Saturday. Mr. and Mr*. Dudley Stutler from Detroit are visiting friends and rela­ tive* here. The Christmas Carol song service last Sunday night a real pleasant and helpful preparation for Christma*. Resolution to attend the serie* of sermons on “Places in the Pilgrim's Progress.” are now in T.. first place to be considered on Dec. 30. is The City of Destruction, follow­ ed on January 6 by the "Slough of Despond" These will be illustrated by lantern slide*. The Delhi Baptist church wishes to help make your New Year a real happy one. Compliments of the Mrs, tick and Season Heath spent a Toronto, being Nellie Heath, flu. but pleased better. She few days called to who was to report returned order. The GEORGE CLARK CLOTHIER AND FURNISHER cd some better again to-day, sitting up for a short time. Little Lila Songhurst was for a few day* last week . Mr. B. Miners of Ixtndon guest of his parent* on Th' last week. Mr. and Mrs. G. quite ill was the An immodest girl is one who is aware that you are aware that abe’s aware of her legs, and does not care. To prevent cold* and influenza which are so prevalent at this time of the year, keep your stomach warm and healthy. Take a PAL-O-MINE tab­ let after each meal. PAL-O-MINE generates a heat necessary to properly digest your food and keeps your stom­ ach in a vigorous healthy condition. ASK YOUR DRUGGIST ABOUT PAL-O-MINE vecemoer uw, 4»4o Herbs, all Herbs, Gallagher’s Keeps You Wonderfully Well Take it. Eat better. Sleep, work, play better. Mother Nataro’a own good berba, rich Builder ao good. It really works wonders for people who are constipated, rundown, nervous, folk who have akin diaram. Even dreaded Ectcma yidda to it. Try a bottle. It will keep you clear of cold -rather flls. Sold, as other G»J- Remedsca are.by McDonald*) Dru, Store. T.ll.onbur, NOTICE TO CREDITORS In tha mattar of th. Ettata of D.rid M. Handanhott, lata of th. Town- •hip of Deroham. in th. County of Oaford, Mechanic, deccs.d Notice is hereby given pursuant to the statute in that behalf, that all cred­ itors and others having claims against wCu*,a,e of ,hc a’’ovc named David M. Hendershott, who died on or about 17th June. A.D. 1925. in said Town­ ship of Dereham. are required to send by post prepaid or deliver to the un­ dersigned solicitor for the administra­ tor of the estate at his address, full particulars of their claims duly verified and the nature of the sureties (if any) held by them, on or before the 12th day 24th day of January. AD. 1929, the of January A.D. 1929, and after the administrator will proceed to distribute the estate, having regard only to the claims of which he shall then have notice, and the Administrator will not be liable for the assets or any part thereof to any person of whose claim he shall not then have notice. Dated at Woodstock. December 20. 1928. ALFRED S. BALL. 424 Dundas St.. Woodstock. Ont. Solicitor for Administrator. CORINTH The Aylmer Canning Co. are taking in poultry. All birds mu*t be well fattened and dressed as follows: Not drawn, well picked, pin feathers out, head and legs off and crop removed (but not drawn). Price 22c lb. Mr. M. J. Connor left on Fri­ day to spend the winter with her son Percy and family at Niagara Falls. Mrs. S. Neff and daughter* »nent Sunday with the former's daughter, Mrs. Howey, of Dorchester. Mr. Chandler of Eden wa* a caller in the village on Tuesday. Clifford the little son of Mr. and Miss Ian Best is seriously ill with ap­ pendicitis. Mr. and Mrs. O. Lindsay. Mr. and Mr*. Arn Lindsay and son, of Spring­ field spent Sunday with their aunt. Mr*. M. J. Connor. The sad new* reached here on Tues­ day of the sudden death of Mr. C Brown, a former resident of Corinth, but now of Aylmer. Sympathy goes out to the bereaved family. Cecil Purdy and his mother have re­ turned home after visiting friends in Simcoe . Mr. and Mr*. Alex. Scott and son. Mr. and Mr*. Emery Culp of North Bayham spent Sunday with Mr. and Mr*. W. H. Culp. Alex. Duff spent Monday in Aylmer. Mr. and Mrs. H. Langhor and fam­ ily of Delhi spent Sunday with the Ut­ ter’s parent*. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fos- Mr. and Mr*. G. R. Lindsay of Springfield spent Wednesday with Mrs M. Connor. W. A. Foster, who ha*’ secured a position as brakeman on the C.N.R. left Friday morning for his trial trip. Mr*. E. Moore, who has been in poor health for some time, ha* returned from her daughter’s, Mrs. D. Floto, Belmont. Harold Wallace and sister, Dorothy, and the Misses McKenney, spent Sat­ urday in Aylmer and St. Thoma*. The postponed meeting of the ladies’ aid will be held at the parsonage on Thursday afternoon. Rev. R. A. Kellam spent Saturday in St. London. The redecorating of the United church is completed and the reopening service will be held next Sunday morn­ ing. Dee. 30. at 11 o’clock Rev. XVal- demar Williams of Aylmer United Rev. B. H. and Mr*. Robinson of church, will have charge of the service. Toronto, of the Ontario Government Chatham and Morley EL McKenzie of Bank, have arrived to »pend their holi­ days with their mother and brother, G. H. McKenzie. and daughter Thomas and Canadian National Engineers Design Oil-Electric Locomotive •'-I Radical economy in operating coats forma the prime objective of the Canadian National Railway* newest design in locomotives, reprvsenting a revolutionary departure from present standards and practice, which has Just been placed In service on the mala line between Brookville and Belleville. This new locomotive presents a tremendous advance In the use of the oil-electric typo of locomotive and forms a distinctive offering on tho part of Canadian engineers towards Ute solution of the transpor­ tation problems of this continent. As the National System was the pioneer three years ago In placing tn service the first oil-electric ear of 200 horse-power rating. 1U engineers have maintained leader­ ship by the introduction of this locomotive, new In character and design, for fast passenger and freight service. The new locomotive la the further practical application of the use of fuel oil In railway trans­ portation In which an oil engine is used to drive a generator for supplying electrical energy to tbe propulsion motors. Power and speed are obulned at costs tar below those of coal-fired steam-driven locomotive*. The power developed by the oil engine is converted into electrical energy by the generator, trans­ mitted to the traction motors geared to the driving axles, where it is ut llzed tn developing traction effort and speed. With the present gear ratio, which was laid out for high speed passenger service, tho locumoUve will develop a tractive effort of 100,000 pounds during tbe accelerating periods. The dectrical system of transmission utilizes full engine horse-power over a wide range of speed and '-active effort without a change of engine speed or shifting of gears. VERSCHOYLE NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. j.m». Lindon F.uld), lata of tbe Town of Tilhonburt, in th. County of Oxford, Gentleman, Deca..«L Creditors and others having claims against the estate of the said James Lindon Fau'ds are requested to send full particulars of their claims to Donald F. Gibson. Solicitor for the Executrix, on or before the twenty­ ninth day of December. A.D. 1928, after which date the assets of the estate will be distributed. DONALD F. GIBSON. Tillsonburg. Ont.. Solicitor for the Executrix. NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. Chari.. Alexander Wilcox, late of th. Town of T.U.onbm. in lb. County of Oxford. Gentleman. Da- Creditors and others having claims against the estate of the said Charles Alexander Wilcox are requested to send full particulars of their claims to Donald F. Gibson. Solicitor for the Executor, on or before the twenty­ ninth day of December. A.D. 1928, after which date the assets of the estate will be distributed. DONALD F. GIBSON. Tillsonburg. Ont., Solicitor for tbe Executor. NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. Mary Ellen C. Cray. kt. of tb. Town of Tilbonbura. in th. County of Oxford, Widow, Deceased. Creditors''and others having claims against the estate of the said Mary Ellen C. Gray are rcouested to send full particulars of their claims to Donald F. Gibson. Solicitor for the Administrator, on or before the twenty­ ninth day of December. A.D. 1928, after which date the assets of the estate will be distributed. ** DONALD F. GIBSON. * Tillsonburg. Ont.. Solicit- for the Administrator. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Re Georje of Elgin. : Creditors against the W. Garrett full W. Garrett. late of the of Bayham. in tho County Farmer, Deceased. and others having claims e»tate of the said George are requested to send rticulars of their claim* to Executors. on or before the twenty­ ninth day of December. A.D. 1928, after which date the assets of the estate will be distributed. DONALD F. GIBSON. Tillsonburg. Ont, Solicitor for the Executors. ROSANNA Several from here attended the au­ tumn tale of Henry Weaver of Cornell on Wednesday of last week. The Christmas tree and entertain­ ment of the public school last Thurs­ day evening was well attended, al­ though it wasn't a very pleasent even­ ing. The program was very fine, con­ sisting of recitations, songs, choruses and dialogues, everyone taking’ their parts well. The special musical num­ bers were given by Bruce Stover. Don­ ald and Henry Kent and Pearl and Olive Stover. These all received hearty encores. The accompanist* for the evening were Mis* Olive Almost, Mrs. John Kent and Lewis Sihden. During the evening Mr. George Kent and Mis* Emma Treffry. a former >chool teacher, gave short addresses, Mr. T. E. Stover was the capable chair­ man for the •veiling. Mis* Currie, the present school teacher, deserve* much praise for the success of the evening. A few from here attended the dis- irict quarterly service* at Walsingham on Sunday. Mr. and Mr*. Charlie Kent and fam­ ily of Tillsonburg spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Kent. Mr. and Mrs. John Kent. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kent and Mrs. 'aenues visited Mr. David Kent at Brantford on Sunday, who is III. Several from here attended the Christina* concert in the New Road L'nited church on Friday evening. The home of Mr. and Mr*. Robert Kent was the scene of a very pleasant event on Tuesday evening last, when a shower was held for Mr. and Mr*. Fred. Collings, who were recently mar­ ried A large crowd wa* present and the evening wa* very plea.antly spent n games and mu*ic. The young couple received many useful presents. The company broke up at a laie hour, wish­ ing Mr. and Mrs. Colling* many years of happy wedded life- Victor Makin* of Brantford is *pcnd- ing the holiday* at his home here. We are very sorry to report the death of Mr. Harry Fenn of Maple Avenue. We extend our sympathy to the wife and family. Mr .and Mr*. George Sinden and son spent one day recently in Simcoe. Mrs. M. McEwen spent the week­ end at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mr*. hCa*. Kenline of Langton. Mis* Florence Corbett of Mt. Elgin spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harris. Rev. Foster had charge of the ser­ vice on Sunday in Burgessville. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Moulton and Mac. and Miss Gloria McEwen, spent Sunday in Langton. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Grant Prouse, on December 12th, a daughter. Mr. E. Moulton and Doris of Inger­ soll visited Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Moult­ on, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Moulton spent Monday in Woodstock. Mrs. Ray Hunter spent the past week with her sister Mr*. John Dar­ row of London. Mr*. O. Dyne* spent a few day* in Ingersoll last week. On Saturday. Dec. 8. the GG.I.T. meeting wa* held in the basement of the St. Andrew’* church. The meeting opened by singing hymn 205. The bible reading wa* given by Miss Mary Dynes. Thi* was followed with prayer by Mrs. Reed. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were read and adopted. The business wa* conducted by Mr*. Reed. It was agreed upon that we give twenty dollars to help the Korean Girls’ School. Collection taken amounted to 55c. The following offi­ cer* were elected for the coming year: President. Gertrude Bell; vice pres, Grace Ellery; »ecretary and press­ secretary, Irene Richens; pianist. Allison. Following the election of officers the prayers from the C.G.I.T. books were repeated in unison. Two chapters of the study book were read by Sarah Allison. The meeting closed by singing Ups. KINGLAKE Service on Sunday morning. Mr. and Mr». Clarence Hohn arc Kinding a few days with relatives in rat ford. Mr*. Mary Chrson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mr*. L N. Smith. The many friend* of Loftus Priddle will be pleated to know he is improv­ ing and wa* able to be brought to his home here on Sunday after undergo­ ing an operation for appendicitis at the Memorial Hospital. Tillsonburg. secretary, Irene Richens; man; Helen Campbell; assist, pianist, Lenorc Bain; leader, Mrs. A. Reed, treasurer. Pearl McConkey: programme com., Eleanor Ellery; Mary Dynes, Sarah Railway Time Table East— No. 2, 3:12 pm.; No. 10, 10:28 pjp.. for Buffalo only. West- No. 5. 9 JO ajn.. for St- Thoma* and London; No. 23. 11 a m, . for andfor Chicago; No. 45. 4:11 pm. Springfield. Aylmer. St. Thomas west. G P. R. North—7 J3 a.m. and 225 pzu South-1 flO p-m. and 7 J6 pa G N. R. DEPARTURES E..t North From B. A T. Station ria TiUwnbuig Junction--6:35 am. From B. A T. Station via Brantford--------------- ---------* m Watt From Air Line Station-----------«:42p.m. ARRIVALS At B. & T. Station---------------a.ir East At a & T. Station— At Air Line Station- 6:50 p.r £42 p.m For 55 Years THE FAVORITE COD-LIVER OIL Scott's Emulsion The marriage ceremony needs one ore question* WB1 you love her when NORTH BAYHAM Mr. and Mr*. John Ron*on of Corinth. Mr. and Mr*. Will Hurley and children of Rosanna, spent Christ­ ina* with Mr. and Mr*. Seymour Ron­ son. Miss Wilma Robertson of Toronto is spending the Christmas holiday* with her parent* Mr. and Mr*. W. D. Robertson. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Green of De­ troit is spending Christmas at the home of hi* parents, Mr. and Mr*. A. E. Green. Mr. and Mr*. WiU Green and baby, of Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Green of Delmer, Mr. and Mr*. Nor­ man Min*hall and Pearl of Delmer, Mr. and Mr*. Geo. T. Green and Dori*, took Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mr*. James Green. Mr*. Geo. Raymond. Ralph and Myrtle, were Chriitmas guests of Mr*. James Stewart of Mabee’s Corners. Mr. Brenton Cull spent Christmas with Mr. Thoma* Stover and family of Rosanna. Mr. and Mr*. A. L Scott and Mis* Myrtle Scott spent Christ­ mas with Mr. and Mr*. Harry Scott, Eden. Mr. Charles Crossett is able to be up after hi* recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. Compeau and family sptnt Christmas with Mr. and Mr*. Thoma* Sitt*. Mt. Elgin. ■ Preaching service next Sunday. Dec. 30. at 7JO p.m. Rev. Kellam will have It makes no diff if it is made Of voile, georgette or thin pongee. For when it'* finiihed and put ot) There's just a little dres* to see. Accidents will happen. And that is why there are so many kinds of salads. Did you ever notice that the less people know the more anxious they are to make it known. r- DODDS '<1 ^kidney! &/, PILLS 4 £28? THE pg MT. ELGIN (Too Uu for last wt«k) The regular meeting of the Young People’* League wa* held on Wed­ nesday evening of last week in the school room of the United church, with a very good attendance. The Mis­ sionary vice president. Mis* Mildred Caverhill, had charge of the meeting, which was opened by singing hymn, “Jesus Call* U* O’er the Tumult." fol­ lowed by prayer by Rev. C G Strachan. The Scripture lesson, taken from Luke 2: 8-14 was read by Miss Bertha Gilbert, hfiss Ruth Harris then sang very sweetly. “When He Cometh," with Miss Edith James, play­ ing her accompaniment. The topic on "Christmas in the Missions," was very ably taken by Mr*. Strachan, and her talk wa* very interesting and helpful. Other enjoyable numbers on the pro­ gram were a violin solo by Miss Mary Barrett. “Home Sweet Home.” with Miss Caverhill playing her accompani­ ment, and a piano «olo by Miss Wilda Bell. Miss Eva Jolliffe presided at the piano for the playing of the hymns, and Jame* Hartnett took up the off­ ering. The meeting wa* then closed by sinking “Blest Be the Tie That Bind*," and the Mizpah benediction. A number of the village people journeyed to Ingersoll on Tuesday even­ ing of last week and took advantage of the opportunity of hearing Rev. Dr. Q W. Gordon (Ralph Connor) of Winnipeg, who spent the past week in Ingersoll The meeting wa* held in the Trinity United church and was very largely attended. Dr. Gordon gave a most stirring and inspiring ad- <lre*» to the young people of the town and country, which should leave a splendid impression on all who heard him. The choir of the church wa* in attendance and led in the singing I of the hymns, with Mrs. James Tay- Now A Sea Music Festival •I' 1 lor, the organist of the church, presid­ ing at the organ. Mr*. Charles T. Smith spent Wed­ nesday and Thursday in Toronto with her mother. Mr*. Wm. Prouse, who i* doing as well a* can be expected since her accident. Mr*. David Morley of Norwich visit­ ed her aunt Mr*. D. H. Gilbert on Thursday of last week A very pleasant and profitable after­ noon was spent on Thursday of last week at the home of Mr*. Frank Small, when Mr*. Small and Mrs. Charles Stoakley entertained the “Do Your Bit Oast." of the Sunday school of the United church of which class these two ladies arc the teachers. Rev. and Mrs C. C. Strachan were in | attendance, and Mr*. Strachan presid­ ed over the meeting, which wa* opened by singing hymn. “What a Friend We have iu Jeaus.*' with Mr*. (Dr.) H. M. Barrett presiding at the piano. Mr. Strachan then offered prayer, after which the hymn. “Work for the Night i* Coming.” wa* tung. Mr*. Charles Martin, the *eerctary-trea*urcr of the class then gave her report of the year, which was adopted; and following this the re-organization of the class for 1929 was proceeded with, as follow*:— President. Mr*. (Dr.) H. M. Barrett; vice president, Mr*. D. P. Moeri*; »ec.. Mr*. Charlie Martin; treasurer. Mr*. Harry Allen; missionary vice pre*., Mrs. Kiah Clarke; social committee. Miss Florence Corbett. Miss Grace Caverhill. Mr*. S. E. L Woodman and Mr*. A. H. Downing; flora! committee. Mr*. B. Snell, Gertrude Fleming. Mr*. Cha*. Martin, and Mr*. Harry Allen; lookout committee, Mr*. Ros* Daniel, Miss Ada Williams, Miss Maude Smith. Mr*. J. Welt. Mr*. Charlie Stoakley. and Mi** Mary Campbell; committee for visiting the sick. Mr*. A. H. Downing, Mr*. D. P. Morris, Mr*. Woodman and Mis* Phylli* Pile; teacher of the class. Mr*. Small: as­ sistant teachers. Mr*. Charlie Stoakley and Mr*. Harry Allen. Following thi* Mr*. Rots Daniel, Miss Ada Williams, Mr*. A. Pierce, and Mi** Gertrude Fleming, gave their experience a* to how they had earned their mi*»ionary money. It wa* then moved by Mr*. Small that a letter be written by the secretary to Mr*. Will Bod well of London, the former teacher of the class, extending to her the best wishes of the class and the season's greet­ ing* from the “Do Your Bit Cla**." Thi* part of the meeting wa* then brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem and the benedic­ tion Mrs. Small and Mrs. Stoakley then served delightful refreshments and an enjoyable half hour was spent. Mrs. Barrett, the new president of the class, moved a vote of thank* to the two hostesses for their kind hospitality in giving the class this very pleasant afternoon, and to Rev. Mr. Strachan for presiding over the meeting. Mrs. Small. Mrs Stoakley and Mr. Strachan, made suitable replies and this brought the afternoon to a dose. The ladies* aid of the United church met on Wednesday of last week at the home of Mr*. M. Luno. and wa* pre­ sided over by the president. Mrs. Bert. Bell. The meeting was opened in the usual devotional way, with singing and prayer, after which Mr*. (Dr.) S- J. Morri* called the roll and gave the minutes of the I ast meeting. The treasurer, Mr*. A. H. Downing, also gave her report* of the last meeting, and both reports were satisfactory*. The meeting wa* then open for bu»i- net*. which was disposed of satisfac­ torily. The meeting wa* then taken over by Rev. Mr. Strachan, and the re­ organization of the sodety for the year 19*9 was proceeded with, a* follow*:— Pre«ident. Mr*. Ernie Luno. |»t vice pre«ident. Mr*. Kiah Clarke; 2nd rice president. Mr*. Woodman; secretary. Mis* Maude Smith; assistant secre­ tary. Mr*. Charlie Smith; treasurer. Mr*. A. H. Downing; lookout com­ mittee. Mrs. (Dr) S. J. Morri* and Mr*. J. Fleming; floral committee, Mrs. B. H. Hartnett, Mr*. George House and Mr*. J. Fleming; work committee and sales lady. Mr*. Em­ erson Harri*;; parsonage committee. Mr*. Bert Bell and Mrs. A. E. Gilbert; buying committie. Miss Edith James, Mr*. B. H. Hari* and Mr*. James Stoakley. This nart of the meeting wa* then closed by singing and prayer by Rev. Mr. Strachan, after which the host ess. Mr*. Luno. served a dainty lunch and a social half hour wa* en- joyablv spent. Mr*. David Morley of Norwich spent Thursday of last week with her aunt, Mr*. D. H. Gilbert. So far— and yet so near! "I nrnat call John by Ixmg Distance and let him know I got here all right Then neither of us will be worry­ ing. It's wonderful to be able to visit you like thte, and yet keep as close touch with home as if I were there. What must It have been like in the old days, before Long Distance made it ponaiblaT" “TT1 place the call for you while you are taking off your wrapa." -That will be fine. Just ask for our number, 124, ao IU get the cheaper Statlon-to- Btation rata. In a couple of days I'll cadi up again, in the evening, ao I can have a few words with the children, too. The Evening Rate after AM la really very low." "Twry BeU Telephone <• • Lmv DioUnce Station." m . 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Charlie Smith spent Wednes­ day and Thursday of her mother. Mr*. Wm. Prouse in Toronto. Mr*. Prouse is improving as aril as can be expected since her acci­ dent. Mrs. A. C. Young of Ingersoll spent the week-end at the home of her mother. Mrs D. H. Gilbert. Mr. and Mr* E. Luno were recent visitor* of relative* in Princeton. Meisrs. James McQueston and Wm. Healy »pcnt Tuesday and Wednesday at the Winter Fair in Guelph. Mr. and Mr*. John Welt spent Thursday of la»t week in Woodstock. Mr. and Mr*. S. S. McDonald and son Hugh, of Kinglake, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mr*. George House. last week with FREE LISTING E. J. House, Tillsonburg Real Estate Salesman Call and see our list and write-pj in our information bulletins, de­ scribing farm*, large and small, also town and city property for sale, exchange or lease. Abo property propositions .. t unities. If you really want to sclL buy or lease real estate or a business, see E. J. The Ross Block is for sale. business i and opport i House. Furniture or Musical Instru­ ments of any kind. WE DEAL RIGHT E. J. House Tbe idea of a Muaic Festival la not new to Vancouver, but the Festival devoted entirely to sea music, which U being organized to take place in thb city next January, b the flrot of its kind, and aa such la attracting wide­ spread attention. There b a vast •mount of music connected with the sea, dating back as far as the Song of Miriam, which tradition says was sung to the Children of Israel, on the bank of the Red Sea. Yet somehow no one Uli now had thought of devdting a whole series of concerts to thb subject, and it b a tribute to the growing Importance of Vancouver aa a world port that the Can.^bn Pacific Railway, which b organ­ izing thb Fetslval, should have cboaen to locate It hero. It b leu than twe years ago since the Canadian Pacific experi­ mented with lb firot Music Fea- Ural, which was held kt Quebec and dealt with the folksong pre­ served by the French-Canadian* whose forofathers brought these old song* with them to thb coun. try three hundred years ago That experiment met with such favor that It was repeated on a still more ambitious scale last Spring. Both those FesUvab drew many vbltor* to Quebec from other parts*of Canada and from tho United States. the Oorornor-Geo- •rol ahowtng hb Interoat by going down to attend tho celebration by special train. They have bad the effect of creating a better under- aiandlng of the French-Canadian people, and tho lovely old melodies which had hitherto been known mostly in the backwoods of Que­ bec, are now being sung all over Canada. Tho leading musicians of thb country are realizing that In these melodies Canada has a priceless heritage. Following on the Quebec experi­ ment, a Scottish Musical Festival waa staged at Banff, in connection with the Highland Gathering. Thb made such an appeal to the national pride of the Scots that the Idea waa repeated at the aec- ond Festival last September. At Winnipeg, the Canadian Pa­ cific selected another phase of popular music available In thb country, namely, the folksongs of the settlers of Continental Euro­ pean extraction, who are now generally claaslflod as New Cana­ dians. Fifteen racial groups par­ ticipated. and the demonstrations of folksong and folk dancing was a revelation to the Anglo-Cana­ dians. . One practical result of thb Festival Is the projected open-air folk Museum, for which the — - — its groups have offered to build typi­ cal peasant cottages in which their handicrafts may be permanently exhibited. Such a Museum would undoubtedly provide Winnipeg with th. tourist attraction which at present is admittedly lacking, and would also bo the source of everlasting interest and prldo to every thoughtful citizen of Can- EAST GOSHEN Mr. Wilbur Hutchinson .pent Sun­ day and Monday in St. Thoma* with Mr and Mr*. Robert Lover. Mr. and Mr*. Christmas week daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Herbert in Detroit with Mark Ronson spent Earn $25 to $50 per Week Positions open in City and country towns. Be an expert. Earn part time while learning. We guarantee teaching following trades:— Ho«M Wiring. Imfaatrial Elec­ tricity, Garage Work. Battery Wnld- iag, Vulcanizing, Bricklaying. Plas­ tering, Barbering and Hair Droaa- City of Winnipeg bar declared readtaeu to provide th. land which th. vart*>~* -*<-■.] What wiU result from the forth­ coming Festival at Vancouver re­ main* to be seen, but there b every evidence that It will be well worth attending. A galaxy of concert stars will be supported by a number of local choirs and by tbe Scottish Symphony Orchestra. John Goes. Jeanne Dusseau. Paul Bal. and the Hart House Quartet, represent but a few of tho names that should attract the crowds. Moat Interesting of all. perhaps, will be tho Sea ChanUea which F. H Wallace, once a Captain on a Blue nose boat and author of “Wooden Ship* and Iron Man" will stage. CapUln Wallace has col­ lected chanties from sailors on Canadian sailing ships, and can thus giro a truly Canadian fiavour to those fine old Bea Songs.« The Festival, which will last four daym will be under tho rune direction as tbe Yuletide Festival which will centre around the Emprsu Hotel at Victoria a mouth earlier. and Ross, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mr*. Bruce Ronson of Tillsonburg. The community was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mr*. Dan. irlv Sunday morning. Dec 23. sympathy is extended to the r all Mr. and Mr*. Duncan Herron and Donald. Mr. and Mrs. Will Nunn and family, of West Goshen, spent Chris- ma. with Mr. and Mr*. Ben Nunn of South Middleton. Messrs. Earle Vincent, Archie Haley and Clifford Haley, of Detroit, spent the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Thoma* Haley. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Nunn spent Christmas with Mr. and Mr*. Albert Clark of Tillsonburg. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Almost and daughter Masgarct of Stratford. Mr. and Mr*. Percy Cornell and daughter. Marion. Mr and Mr*. Ira Ronson. Ca**ie and Marjorie, of Simcoe, spent Chriitmas with Mr. and Mrs. Levi MkU.rand <rs. Earle Vincent spent I Monday iu Woodstock Mr*. Edward Kctchabaw of North Employment service from coast to coast. Big demand. Write today for free catalogue to Dominion Trade Schools Limited, now man­ aging and operating Hemphill Trade Schools of Canada and U.S A.. both Dominion Government Chartered Comps Dominion Trade School. Limited Head Offiro IO King St W, TORONTO Eastern Branches: London, Mont- I real, Hamilton, Ottawa. | A SAFE AND SURE REMEDY FOR AILING CHILDREN MILLER'S WORM POWDERS MALONE’S FOR QUALITY AND SERVICE BUILT ON VALUE MAINTAINED ON VALUE To Our Many Customers and Friends We desire to express our appreciation of the patronage which has been extended to us during the past year. We also desire to wish you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year, and may we hope that the year 1929 will bring you and yours a full measure of happiness. E. J. MALONE THE SMART MEN’S AND BOYS’ STORE TILLSONBURG So Near and Yet So Far (Continued from P*ge 5) How poor and cold the words seem­ed. how utterly commonplace; and yet how much they meant. “Have you?" Maud answered with­ out effusion. “You know you said you would often think of me here, didn’t you?" "As if one could think of a person more in one place than another!” said Maud. "I don’t suppose you tried." "Oh, if you have to try to think of one------” "I don’t mean that," Adam said lamely. His heart was eloquent enough, but he could not put its eloquence into words. If he had felt less, he could have spoken better, but perhaps Miss Kent understood him just as well. “Do you find the place much chang­ ed?" she inquired calmly. Adam felt chilled. He did not know how the heart of the girl beside him was beating under the sealskin jacket. “The place is not much changed." he answered, without looking at her. "I thoughV-you would have found the plantations greatly grown; and the new drive was planned only .when you went away." He glanced at her, half longingly and half vexed. Was this indifference real or assumed? If he had not lived so long in the bush, he might have known. "I think you have forgotten a great deal that I remember." '‘Oh. no," Maud said airily; "people at home never forget! It is the people who go away that have other things to think about." "Nothing could make me forget the time we spent together seven years ago." “Oh. nor me!” Up to this neither had called the otner by any name whatsoever. To call him “Mr. Wilde” would have been too absurd. To call him "Adam"—she meant to call him "Adam" in a minute or two. of course, but he should call her “Maud” first. It made her smile to herself to think how he avoided calling her “Maud"—he who had called her "darling" half a dozen times a day seven years before. “There arc different ways of remem­ bering," Adam said gravely. "How often do you think I have remembered you since I went away?" “How can I tell? Half a dozen times perhaps.” "You can think so," he said a little stiffly. Her coldness wounded him. He could not understand that she was only hiding her own heart-beatings behind this "sweet-brier hedge" of indiffer­ ence. He had pictured this their first walk to the old bridge so often; he had said to himself that he would kiss her first on the very spot where he had kissed her for the first time in his life. They were on the bridge now. on the very planks where they had stood then, his arms round her, her head on his shoulder. The same old rustic rails were at cither side, the same river hung its icicles from the same old mossy piles between which the white water rushed and tumbled just as it did on that day they promised to love each other. Why did he not take her in his arms and kiss her. as he had sworn to himself that he would? Why did he allow her to cross those planks and pass into her own grey wood without a word? She looked so tall and state­ ly in her golden furs, she kept her sweet cold profile toward him so stead­ fastly, she gave him no single word, no single look, to show that she cared to remember that past the consciousness of which seemed to him to fill all the frosty evening air, which made his tongue falter and his heart throb now that the moment he had been picturing to himself for the last seven years had come—and gone. “You will scarcely know Jack," Miss Kent said, as they walked through the wood together. “I suppose not. I left him a school­ boy." Adam answered, trying to s|>eak carelessly. “And the girls—they will have grown quite out of my recollec­ tion." "Sarah has grown very much; Beil is a little thing yet—I don't think she will ever be tall; but Ida was a baby when you went away—scarcely two years old." "There is time for a great many* changes in seven years," Adam said a little sadly; "when a man has been seven years away from home, he might as well stay away altogether." “Oh, do you think so?" Maud an­ swered. stifling the remorse she felt for keeping him so long as it were at arm’s length—she meant to be so good to him afterward. “But his friends will be of a different opinion.” “His friends!" Adam repeated cynic­ ally. "When a man's friends have learned to do without him for seven years, they can get on very well with­ out him to the end of the chapter." "Perhaps so.” Miss Kent agreed. But all the time she was thinking what a different winter this would have been to her if she had not been expecting him back, how passionately happy she felt now that he was walking beside her. that she had only to turn her head to sec the well-remembered face. And yet she would not tell him so—just yet “They say there is no one in the world who cannot be done without,” she re­ marked scntcntiously. "I don’t believe it.” Adam said pas­ sionately. “Of course one can live on. even after one has lost all desire to live. But what do you think the world would have been to me if anything had happened to you while------” A peal of young voices interrupted him. ringing through the frost- air. If Maud ever wished her young sisters further away, perhaps she wished it then. The passionate yearning sn Adam’s voice had broken down the sweet-brier barrier as if it had been a cobweb, had made her heart swell ana filled her eyes with tears. But it was just a moment too late."Oh. here you are! We were com­ ing to meet vou F Then the three slim long-legged girls in drab ulsters and plush caps drew up suddenly, catching sight of Adam Wilcfc “These are my sisters," Maud said, presenting them one by one. "This is Sara, and this is BeD. and this is Ida. Sarah, don't you remember Mr. Wilde?" Sarah gave him a cold Irttle red hand without effusion. Bell followed her example. Ida drew back behind her eldest sistter.“She is most like you." Adam said, smiling down at die child. “So they «•," Maud answered. "1 think her eves are—a little." But Ida’s shy eyes refused to raise themselves from rapt contemplation of the ground. Sara and Bell, however, made up for her shortcomings by star­ ing at the new-comer unflinchingly. They were both pretty children, fair­ haired and blue-eyed, with a great deal of their father's coldness of manner, which, however, in their cases was coldness of manned only. “Papa has not come back yet,’’ Sara said. “Have the others come back?" “No," Bell answered this time. “No­ body has come back.” "I think I may hand you over to the safe escort of vour household troops," Adam said, smiling as he held out his hand. “Won't you come up to the house?” Maud asked. “Not this evening, thank you. I have seen very little of my father yet —I spent most of the day hanging round Fief Oaks ou know." “Then don't forget tomorrow. Sara, I have invited Mr. Wilde to your fancy ball.” Sara nodded, gravely regarding her prospective guest. Adam promised not to forget, shaking hands with each of the party in turn, beginning with Miss Kent. “I may come over in the afternoon." he said, his tone reversing the first two words. “My father and Jack are sure to be at Wildewood tomorrow," Maud swered, though her heart, which sunk a little, grew lighter at thought of seeing him sooner than expected. “But if you come over time during the clay, we shall be very glad to sec you, though the house is lit­ erally turned upside down." So they parted who had been pictur­ ing this parting—in very different col­ ors—for the previous seven years. Whose fault was it that his heart was licavy as he walked back to his father’s house, that all the brightness seemed to her day? "He has forgotten me,' Io herself, as she passed under the leaf­ less trees with ■ a skipping, chatering child in each hand. "He never called me by my name, he never kissed me, though we were alone together for fully a quarter of an hour! He could never treat me like that if he cared for me as he said he did long ago. I only hope he doesn't think for a moment that I care for him as much as ever. 1 dare say he has cared for twenty peo­ ple since he went away I And yet he looked at me once or twice as if he re­ membered—perhaps it was my own fault—he looked as if he cared for me still on the bridge! Well. I shall know tomorrow—it is not long till tomorrow, when I have waited seven years!" Yet she regretted that lost quarter of an hour. She was sorry they had met like this, after all those weary years. She longed to put her arms round him, to tell him how^ she pitied him for all his hardships, how she loved him more than .ever—a thousand times I She had always meant to meet him like that, to lay her head on his shoulders with a great thankfulness, to play no coquettish schoolgirl tricks upon him, to pretend no coldness. Yet had not be been cold? Or was it only shyness? Adam had always been shy, so people said. Not too shy to make love to her, though—to kiss her whenever he got the chance! She smiled a little, remem­ bering those kisses, and then she thought of the morrow."I shall know tomorrow," she said, sighing—“only I wish I had known to- And Adam Wilde, walking back to Wildewood with his hands in his pock­ ets and his eyes on the ground, thought to himself— "She has forgotten me—women are all the same. But I will make her love me again. I would be ready to shoot myself if I did not think I could make her love me again!" (To be continued) had the she any to have died out of the winter Maud said University Students In the»Shadow of the Bell Memorial The presentation to Lord Wllllngdon at Brantford the other day of a model of Bell’s first telephone together with the latest cradle type Instrument «a- phaaUee the great contribution that Dr. Bell made to the art of electrical communication. It serves also to remind us that Dr. Bell was the first U» project sound waves by beams at H&L TYxday,Rm Old and New Worlds talk to one another by means at the transatlantic telspbano. Carried by elMtzfc wavw flnt predfcitod by Maxwell, an ItaglUhman. and experimentally verified by Hen, a German, apeedi travels the broad expanse of the Atlantic Ocean tn oae-elxtloth at a second. These deetrie waves, ooaueoaly known as radio waves, were known and understood by relatively tow ■ritolfiTr la whoa the telorttee was invented. Of oonreo, bgfet waves were known. Using thMO fight wares. AJcnader Orabaaa Ball was the first to dovtoe a wMeoa dakfboM. Note (at ths MM aa «M ftetars st BstTs rzjertmt wtto light waves. was DEREHAM CENTRE Miss Baker’ of Ostrander is visiting her sister at H. Gilbert’s. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McDonald and son, Max., spent Sunday with Archie McDonald. Mr*. Bruce Cronk of Detroit spent Christmas at her home. Miss Laura Corbett of Brownsville spent Sunday with Miss Vera Craw­ ford. We are very sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Leamon Harris, who has been ill for a number of years. The Christmas entertainrhent exceptionally good. Mr*. Jonah Hazen of Ostrander spent Christmas at Wm. Crawford’s. Laytoh Gilbert of Wellesley spent Christmas at his home here. Mr. Bodkin’s of Aylmer visited their daughter. Mrs. Ross McDonald on Sunday. t Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Middleton at­ tended the funeral of the late Mrs. Wm. Beatty at North Hall on Wed­ nesday. - Mr. Neil Strachan of Toronto Uni­ versity spent Christmas at hi* home with Rev. and Mr*. Strachan. The young people here gathered to­ gether last Friday evening in the form of a surprise at Mr. and Mr*. Mc­ Donald’s. The evening wa* spent in music and games. Then Mrs. Chas. Stoakley read the -folllowing address: The young people of Dereham Centre have made thi* surprise call upon you thi* evening in honour of your recent marriage, and to offer you jointly heartiest congratulations and sincerest wishes for your future happi­ ness and prosperity. We are especially hapnv in the knowledge that you are going to continue in residence in this community, because we realize that it means a continuance of your assist­ ance and help in the activities of our church and social life, a service which you have both given so unselfishly during the ;»ast years, a service which has been given at no small sacrifice on your part, and we can assure you that- we have appreciated very much the kindly help and co-opcration that you have so willingly given to make a success of the various activities of the church and social life here. To Mrs. McDonald we wish to say how much we appreciated her services whilst en­ gaged in teaching the children of the public school here. The steady advance of them in their studies was noted with satisfaction, and their very good behaviour was noticeable, and reflect­ ed a great deal of credit on the teacher for her excellent work in training them. To Ross we wish to say how much we have appreciated his services as leader or president of the young people's class in the Sunday school, where his untiring efforts to promote the social life of the young people has been crowned with great success. We have felt that wc could not allow this happr milestone in your lives to pass without in some tangible way showing you our deep appreciation of the ser­ vices you have rendered and wc now ask you to accept this rocking chair as a slight token of the esteem in which we hold you. and wc again join in wishing you long, happy and successful live*. Signed on behalf of the young people. Then a dainty buffet lunch wa* served, after which they parted for their homes, all having enjoyed themselves very much. The retail merchants of Ontario send the largest number of students to the University of Toronto, accord­ ing to the President’s report just issu­ ed. Of 1.413 students entering the University in the First Year, 148 were the sons and daughters of retail mer­ chants. Farmers come next in order; they sent 139. Artisans sent 138 and clerks and salesmen. I31r It would seem therefore, that higher education, in this Province is very democratic. Manufacturers are not far behind. Their sons and daughters, to the number of 81, entered the First Year. The clergymen of Ontario are repre­ sented by 76 entrants: physicians and surgeons, 60; teachers. 53; business managers. 51; transportation men, 48; lawyers, 44; insurance and real estate men. 40; wholesale merchants. 33; financial men, 29; engineers, 28; journ­ alists, 21; and dentists, 16. Commenting on these figures. Sir Robert Falconer says, “It is obvious that far more students j/roportinnately come to the University from profes­ sional homes than from those whose heads are in business or the industries, including agriculture. The University reflects the changing social conditions of the Province.” Showing How Easy It Is to Be a Poet Here rest the bones Of Emily Bright; She put out her left hand And turned to the right. —London Humorist. Herc rest the bones Of Imogene Zeft; She put out her right hand And turned to the left. —Border Cities Star. Here rest the bones Of Annabelle Gall; J She put out both hands And turned not at all. —Miss Teriou*. Here lie the remains Of Simeon Shift; He stalled on the track And sure got a lift. —Ann Howe. Here rest the bones Of Jimmie Squib; He thought he wouldn't Stall—but did. —King’s Choice. Card of Thanks and fam- Christmas Mr. and SPRINGFORD School closed on Friday to re-bpen Thursday, January 3. School entertainment was held on Thursday evening. A good program was given, and each pupil received pencils with their name en- Cve on, from their teacher, also •teen pupils received an Adam tea­ spoon for regular attendance since the summer holidays. Christmas services were given both churches on Sunday last. Mrs. Laura Armstrong has gone spend the winter with her son Brantford. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Broad and fam­ ily of Burgessville, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Waring and sons of Newark, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mr*. Philip Broad. Mr. and Mirs. Percy Bell of St. Paul* spent Christmas at Mr. Wm. Bell’s. ' Mr. and Mrs. Rice also My. and Mrs. Myrick spent Tuesdav at Mr. and Mrs. Willard Myrick’*. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Fox spent Tues­ day with the latter's parents. Miss Helen and Mr*. Henry Barnim are spending a month in Detroit. The funeral of Mr. David Smart is being held to day, Dec. 26th, at Mr. Andrew Fleming’s. Mr. Norval McKim is spending his LANGTON Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Mills ily of Welland spent the holiday with’ her parents, Mrs. Calvin Scott. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hemstreet of Hamilton are holidaying with Chas. Alexander. Miss Switzer is holidaying at her home near St Marys. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Fletcher spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs, H. Card, TiBsonbrng. Santa Claus paid his annual visit the store- of Grover Williams Saturday afternoon and delighted crowd of children- Jessie Ellison. R-N, of Detroit, spending a few weeks with her mother, Mrs. Swain, and sister. Miss Emma Swain, who- have been very ill during the past week. Mr. Willie Hodson of Port Dover is holidaying at his home here. Mrs. Genevieve Morphy left Thursday to spend the winter with her brother. F. Ferguson, bus, Ohio. Miss E. Lane is holidaying home in Tillsonburg. Rev. W. O. and Mrs. Bristol. Iola and Lyle, of Brantfonf. spent Christmas with D. S. Bristol. Mr. Geo. Robinson and daughter, Miss Ida, spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bristol. Mrs. Frank Chambers is holidaying with her parent* at Bluevale. Mrs. Fletcher of Springford is visit­ ing her son, Arnold Fletcher, (or the holiday*. The annua! concert was held on Tuesday evening and a large number enjoyed the program. Proceeds $41. Misses Beryl and Belva Zimmer, Clark and Lande Zimmer, spent Christmas with their aunts, the Misses Clark pf Glen Meyer. Dr. and Mr*. Nicolson spent Tues­ day in Tillsonburg with Dr. and Mrs. Wildfang. Mr. Lewi* Moore of Belmont spent the holiday with his sister Mrs. M. Anscombe. Morris Mansfield is on the sick list. Hi* nephew, Archie Fick, of Port Rowan, is staying with him for a few days. We hope for a speedy recovery. Wishing the editor and The New* *taff a happy and prosperous New Year. Mr. and Mrs. E. Vince and family wish to thank the Lions Club and the King’s Daughters for the nice presents they gave them. Bailie Mrs. Morris, new Lady Magistrate, was formally introduced in Largs Burgh Court. James Smith Watson, a well-known Lanark man was found dead in a bath at his house on Delves road. A guild room has been erected the memory of Professor Charteris Edinburgh University, the founder the Church of Scotland Guild. George Anderson, Newburgh ha* been elected Provost of the burgh for the fourteenth time. to of of s. to on on months Colum- at her to holidays at hir father’s home, here. We are sorry to report so'many iD at time of writing. Mr. and Mrs. D. Finch spent Christ, mas at Avon. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weaver are moving into the village to-day. Mr. Walton Knox has rented Mr John Vcale’s house and expects to move soon. Mrs. J. R. Johnson is spending a few days - ------— Mr. E. spending family. at Toronto. ' “ ‘ D. Palmer of Alberta is a week with his mother and Card of Thanks The family of the late Mrs. Wm. Few- stcr desire to thank their many friends for their acts of kindness and expres­ sions of sympathy during their recent sad bereavement, Also the Delmer Quartet and those who brought flowers and offered cars for the funeral Card of Thanks Lcaman Harris and family desire hereby to express their sincere thank* to friends and neighbor* for their kind­ ness and sympathy during the illness of wife and mother. Also to those who sent. flower* and loaned car* for the funeral. WE WISH ALL OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS A PROSPEROUS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR Jackson’s Cash Grocery PHONE 143 A Happy and Prosperous “Skunk’s Misery” Man is at Large Notorious Orville Shaw and Anothw Prisoner Escap. From Chatham JaiL. Chatham, Dec. 22.—Orville Shaw and Pete Brennan, two of the-prisoners at the Kent County Jail made their escape this morning. They got out through a cellar window which was left unbarred during the extensive re­ novations being made to the building. City, county and provincial police are now searching for them. Shaw is the famous “mystery man of Skunk’s Misery" who was sentenc­ ed to eighteen months- at the Guelph farm. He was being held pending the arrival of officers to take him to Guelph. Brennan was sentenc­ ed from Wallaceburg to three months for vagrancy. He was a tnssty at the jail, and had served two months of his sentence. New Year to All GRAVES’ STORE The Value of a Suit LIES la th. SERVICE it givw you aad SERVICE cUpend. on th. quality of th. workmanship, cloth and tmings. Just as the value of a car depends on the mileage you get out of it, so does the true value of a suit depend on the duration of its wear. HAVE YOUR CLOTHES CUSTOM MADE PRICES JZX59, $35.00 AND UP J. C. McCORMACK Phon. 1*5 TAILOR. .TILLSONBURG. Shop of Quality White Star Theatre PHONE M Thursday, Friday, Saturday, December 27, 28, 29 SYDNEY CHAPLIN and BETTY BALFOUR —IN— SKIRTS London s gayest night life is the setting for this laugh sensation. COMEDY—"THE BEACH CLUB’ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Dec. 31 and January 1, 2 DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS _____ —IN— The Gaucho Adventure of the South American Pampas. Eulogizing a day when Gauchos bold rode the boundless pampas and the law of might made right. Mr. Fairbanks comes forth in his thrilling new production. COMEDY—“THE KISS DOCTOR" Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 3, 4, 5 THUNDER—The Marvel Dog -NI— The Silent Avenger COMEDY—"GALLOPING GHOSTS" Matinee, on Saturday afternoon at ZiM, evening 7JS and • e'deck. COMING ATTRACTIONS -Clrcsu Rooldn,- “Th. Law of th. Raaga,” “Rkh Mw’i Sous,' “Riaty of th. D “ColU.. Wtatew^"