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A x a 5 ake s Destroye ' » THE OSHAWA DAILY 11\i-> MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1928 d By cc Fire, Los PAGE THREE s $2,800 Plan Big Week's Program In Chamber of Commerce. Membership Campaign Henry Clark, Authority OL Civic Problems, to Ad- dress Number of Gather- ings -- H. L. Broomfield in Charge of Educational Work -- General Chair- man, G, W, McLaughlin, Issues Stateme-* on Ob- \ jects of Camp 1 With its headquarters fully equipped, and office force organs ized for work, the Oshawa Cham¢ ber of Commerce membership paign committee of which ty G. W. McLaughlin is chair- n, entered this morning the sec- d week of preliminary prepara- t leading up to the intensive ve scheduled for February 27th té March 1st, "Mr, H, L, Broomfield, chairman of the educatignal committee, an- neunces the following speaking dates for Mr, Henry Clark, wide- ly known authority and speaker on Chamber of Commerce and elyle affairs, who is assisting in the present campaign: ' Speaking Campaign #Monday, February 138th, before tl Centre street, King street, ry street and Simcoe street North schools, Monday evening before the Rotary Club, ""Muesday, February 14th, be- fore the Ritson, Cedardale, Albert street and Simcoe street, south, schools, Wednesday, February 15th, be- fore the Oshawa High School. Wednesday evening before the Thirty Club, Thursday, February 16th, be- fore the General Motors employees. Thursday evening before the Kinsman Club. "Several other speaking dates will be added to this list, it was announced by Mr, Broomfield, i. Mr, Clark will also be one of the speakers at the citizens' din- ner to be l¢1d on Friday evening, February 17th, at Welsh's Par- lors, at which time over one hun- | dred representative men and wom- em of Oshawa will assemble to hear in detail the plans for the Chamber of Commerce and the membership campaign. It is stat- ed that there will be no solicita- ah of members for funds at this ner, which will be purely a ie and social function in the interests of community in general, One of the most important meetings scheduled for the week is that of the Activities Fund com- mittee, of which Mr. G, D. Con- ant is chairman, This group of workers will meet at noon on Tuesday, Februaary 14th, at Welsh's Parlors to plan for its particular part of the campaign. Chairman Issues Statement A statement setting forth the principles and obects of the pres- ent campaign and the general pol- jeles of the Chamber of Com- merce, has been drawn up and its publication authorized by Chair- men G. W. MeLaughlin. The statement contains 12 planks, as follows: Objects of the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce Organization Cam- paign:-- 1, To provide Oshawa with a modern Chamber of Commerce which shall be made the most ef- fective medium possible for com- munity action and the clearing house for the best community thought. . 2. To make the Chamber of Commerce thoroughly representa- tive of all elements in the com- munity. 3. To create a better spirit of community cooperation, 4. To foster and expand civic pride, optimism and responsibili- ty. 5. To encourage the use of home products and the patronage of home merchants. 6. To cooperate efficiently with all agencies and organizations in united efforts for the civic, com- mercial and industrial prosperity of Oshawa. 17. Ta ft Commerce er a three the the Chamber of 'uate income ov- period that it may funeti wi Wuously in con- structive sc to its ~"er- and to the eity. , To develop a definite pro- gram of work for the Chamber of Commerce based upon the sugges- tion of its members. 9. To provide an Aectivities Fund, to be used under the super- vision of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, up- on such fundamental community projects as shall promote the gen- eral prosperity of Oshawa. 11 To enroll a volunteer army of one" hundred citizens who will devote themselves to the intensive drive for members for the Cham- ber of Commerce during the week of February 27th, 1928. 12. To develop from among the citizens of today, the leaders who will "carry on" for Oshawa in the future. FIRE IN FORT WILLIAM STORE Fort William, Ont., Feb. 12.-- Fire siarting from an unknown cause in the basement of a dry goods store of R. E. Walker Lim- j*~*. caused heavy loss from s::0ke and water. The stock was one of the largest in the city and the damage will rum into thou- sands of dollars. VICTORIA CURLERS WIN BY 3 SHOTS The Victoria Curling Club of To- ronto, with the narrow margin of three shots carried off the honours in a four game match here on Sat- urday, when Oshawa won three of the games but lost by eight shots on the fourth, Oshawa will pay a return match with the Victoria Club next Saturday at Toronto, The Victoria rinks left for Cobourg on Saturday evening, where they were to engage four rinks from the Cobourg club in some friendly contests. The results of Saturday's match- es follow: Toronto Victorias Oshawa L. G. Amsden 5 C. H, Peacock 9 G. N. Bull .. 17 W, A, Coad -. 9 C, Swabey .. 6 C, KE, Hare ..... 7 J. B, McQuaig 9 G. W, Hez'wood 8 Total +:na'3G Total 7,1. 33 Majority for Toronto Victorias, 3 shots. URGE DOMINION WIDE INSPECTION DAIRY STABLES Oshawa Milk and Cream Pro- ducers Hold Noonday Luncheon GOOD DISCUSSION Prof, Sissons Speaks -- To Aim at Higher Butter Fat in Milk A higher butter fat content in milk provided to Oshawa consumers, is probable as.a result of a discus- sion of this question at a noon-honr luncheon of about forty members of the Oshawa Milk and Cream Pro- ducers Association Saturday in the basement of King Street United Chureh, The meeting was addressed by Prof. Sissons of Toronto and Mr. George Hart of the Oshawa Dairy, Prof. Sissons dwelt both on the difficulties with which producers are 'faced, and with the necessity for the creation of conditions which will lead to a clean and wholesome pro- duct being delivered for consump- tion. He also recommended that the butter fat content of milk sup- plied should be as high as possible. This question of butter fat con- tent was discussed by the members of the association, and the concensus of opinion was that a higher butter fat test was desirable in milk sup- plied to Oshawa citizens, The gov- ernment sets a minimum content of about 3.25 per cent, and it was felt by the majority of the members present that an even higher percen- tage than this should be delivered, even if it was necessary to pay a bonus for every point that the pro- ducer's milk tested above the mini- mum. Shipping milk and eream to the United States was also discussed. The opinion of Prof, Sissons ' was that it was a desirable outlet for milk of Ontario, especially Central Ontario points. There is consider- ably more milk produced here than is consumed in Toronto, Oshawa and the towns, and the surplus, he thought, could be profitably shipped to the United States. Tubercular testing of cattle will become universal in all parts of Can- ada in a very few years, was the opinion of Prof. Sissons. Several counties in Ontario have already de- clared themselves restricted areas in this regard, and he was surprised that Ontario county and others in this district had not taken up the question. Especially where milk is consumed directly in cities and towns, the tuberculin tested cow is valuable. A resolution was passed, to be forwarded to the Provincial organi- zation, urging a Dominion wide in- spection of all stables where dairy cattle are housed. The next meeting of the associa tion will be held about the middle of March, it was decided. Roy Lick is president and 8S. G. Grant is secre- tary of the organization. ~~ CAL BONSPIEL STARTS THURSDAY A local bonspiel will be held at the rink of the Oshawa Curling Club, starting Thursday evening, when it is expected about 25 rinks will compete for the McAdie 'rro- | phy. The McAdie Trophy will be tawarded to the winners, and the | Empress Shield goes to the rumn- jners-up. Individual prizes will al- so be presented to the members of therinks meeting in the finais. All entries for the "spiel must be in my Tuesday night, and the draw will be made Wednesday. VALENTINE NIGHT ' AT WINTER GARDEN Valefftine Night, will be cele- brated at the Winter Gardens with 2 special Dance, featured by | the appearance of "Jack and Peg- gie," of the Da Costa Studios, To- ronto. Through a typographical | error, the name of the dancing studios was incorrectly stated im the announcement in Saturday's FINE SERVICES KING ST. CHURCH (5TH ANNIVERSARY "Radio Four" Male Quar- tette, Belleville, Delight Large Congregations INSPIRING 'SERMONS With the Radio Four male quartette of Tabernacle United Church, Belleville, assisting in the musical services, the fifteenth anniversary of King Street Church yesterday was observed by the largest congregations that have ever crowded their way in- to this structure. The sermons of the day were preached by the pastor of the church, Rev. C. W. DeMille, president of the Bay of Quinte, Conference of the United Church of Canada. v "The greatest business in the world is. growing folk" was the statement about which Rev, Mr, DeMille wove his evening address. The most vital factor in growing folk is religion, and the widest known type of religion is Chris- tianity, Imitation is the sincer- est form of flattery, and Christi- anity today is the most widely imitated religion -- right here in 'Oshawa, in club, in lodge, and in society, We are prone to adopt the accoutrements of Christianity with the *"Christian" left out, "Christ is the founder of mod- ern business methods," the speak- er continued. His honesty, straightforward talk. his forward look, are today incorporated in business. a thing unheard of not 80 many years ago. These, Mr. DeMille said, are the foundation of the forceful, direct Anglo-Sax- on outlook in commerce today. And then, the greatest agent in this greatest business, is the church, It #s the only single ex- ponent of region as it affects hu- man life, and devotes its time wholly to the saving of folk. The church is criticized, but, if we do away witht this institution, wha are we going to put in its place? Then, each individual should re- alise that he is the greatest fol- lower of this Christ, that he is po- tentially a doer of the greatest things in his kingdom, In the morning Rev. Mr. De- Mille spoke on 'Good sol), good seed, good harvest," from Matt. 13:8, "But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit," The speaker left with each of his hearers the searcing question, Which soil am I--hard, stony and shallow, thorny or good? The splendid music of the Ra- dio Four male quartette featured the day's services, especially in the numbers which they sang without accompaniment. These were 'Come to My . Father's House," at the morning service; "God Bless My Boy," and "I've Found a Friend" at the afternon Sunday School session; and 1 Have 'Heard of a Land" at the evening service. Their sympa- thetic rendition of these numbers won for them the most attentive hearing of the congregation. Dr. Haffner, in his tenor solo, "Bab- ylon," at the morning service and duet "Tarry With Me," with Mrs. Farrow of the King Street choir, at the evening service, was espe- cially good. This quartette, which is composed of Dr. Haffner, tenor, A. Stillman, tenor, A. Thompson, baritone, and H. Moor- man bass are heard frequently from Canddian radio stations, and are recognized as excellent musi- cians wherever they go. The choir -of the church assist- ed in their usual manner with the anthems, "Lead Kindly Light" at the morning service and ""The Pilgrim's Chorus," by Wagnér, in the evening. Mr. H. C. Treneer, organist and choirmaster of the church, presided in his usual ca- pacity, BIRTHDAY PARTY A HAPPY EVENT Mrs. W. Michael, Harmony, is Given a Delightful Surprise A very engpyable surprise birth- day party was held at the home of Mrs. W. Michael, Harmony, on Sat- urday evening, when about 50 rela- tives and friends arrived, then af- ter greetings and best wishes the evening was spent in cards and a social good time, Relatives were present from Toronto, Whitby, Oshawa, Harmony, Bowmanyille. Hampton and Myrtle, and during the evening birthday cards, letters and messages were .received from relatives in Morden and Selkirk, Man., Kennicott, Alaska; Windsor, Ontafio; Detroit, Mich.; Grand Rapids, Mich.," and Pickering. The evening of fun -was brought to a close with the serving of refresh- ments by the hostess, then Mrs. Michael very gracefully blew out the many prettily lit candles which adorned her two tiered birthday cake, and while she cut the cake the guests sang "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow". Mrs. Michael was presented with 2 number of beau- tiful bouquets of spring flowers and other lovely gifts, then the guests departed to their homes leaving many good wishes for the issue, happiness of Mrs. Michael. Markets | (Supplied by Stobie, & Co, a *' NOON CLOSING Stock Arnold Bros. .... Asbestos ....... Bell Telephone .. Brazilian .....00 Br. Amer. Oil ,.. B.C. Fish ,.....™ Brompton 4.44.0 Carling vo eee.. Canada Malting shristie Brown .. Jity Dairy ...... Cons, Smelters .. Hiram Walker .. Imperial Tobacco Imperial Oil ,,.. Inter, Pete, 44.4 35 36% 126 7 Argonaut Amity ., Barry Hollinger Bathurst ,, Bedford Beaver ....ee044 Big Horn ..... Bidgood ..... Can. Manitoba Chaput Hughes .., Coast Copper .... Dome Howey 6100 1286 136 1710 1895 73 vernraney 183 Hollinger 1eeee1708 Hudson Bay ,.....1875 Jackson Manion , Kirkland Lake Keeley Kootenay Flrnce, Laval-Quebee ... Lebel Ore ,. Macassa ... McDougall McIntyre teens Malartic ,.o00000 Millerest 8% Min, Corpn, ..... 386 Nipissing ....,... 506 Ask Noranda ,,.s.+..1965 "1070 Ploneer .;.ss.,s 03 54 Pend Oreille ,,,,14656 Bid Potterdoal 16 Premier 270 RIbBBO ...:0v0s+ 1402 San Antonio ,,.. 37 Sudbury Basin ,.1420 Sherritt Gordon , 750 Teck Hughes ..,, 875 Tough Oakes bs Towagamae ,...., 326 Vipond ,,.s440 6b Wright Hargraves 467 Wiltsey Coghlan ,.45 Ask Total mining sales 680,657 to noon FITTING TRIBUTE PAID EARL HAIG (Continued from page 1) Rev. Capt. Jarrete, of Port Perry, Rev. R. A. Whattam, and Comman- dant Osborne and Mr. A, J. Graves, | Mr, George Henley, organist of the! church, presided over the musical part of the service, and gave an es- +++2675 Bid 89 9% 380 17 276 16 38 1420 766 880 59 385 56 470 EERE pecially impressive rendering of the "Dead March in Saul" while! the congregation remained standing after the benediction had been pro- nounced, Mrs, Grant Berry sang very effectively "Some Sweet Day" and Pipe Captain McGibbon played "Flowers of the Forest." Kip- ling's "Recessional" by the choir of the church added also to the effec- tiveness of the service, After a two minute silence in me- mory of the men who paid the su- preme sacrifice, Mr, Maxwell gave a orief address from Hebrews 11:4 "And he, being dead, yet speaketh." Jirst outlining his life, the speaker then pointed out some of the more outstanding points in Earl Haig's character, and his rise in military circles until he was made Comman- der-in-Chief of the British forces in December, 1915, Rey. Mr. Maxwell pointed out that he had no desire to glorify war, but yet did not intend to indulge in cheap platitudes of pacifists who ig- nore difficulties. Rather he would show respect to a great man who served nobly and well in his coun- try's crisis. First of note in Earl Haig's characteristics was his per- sistent determination, shown most clearly by his famous "back to the wall" order near the close of the war. Yet, in all of his successes, he showed a sincere humility, and the least boastfulness and arrogance of any great military commander. In his last great campaign, the one which brought victory, he asked the pation to supplicate to Almighty God for success in a cause which he believed to be right, for he knew that much of his success depended upon the great God of Battles. He will be more especially remem- bered, however, for his splendid Christian manhood, for he found time to worship God even when the responsibilities of nations weighed most heavily upon him. And, at the close of the war, he placed his en- ergy to meet the needs of the men who had served under him, and the British Empire Service League ic one result of his work. Thousands of exservice men in Canada, the speaker said, felt at his death the loss of a champion and a friend. He is mot dead, Mr: Maxwell concluded, for true manhood lives and abides forever. FEBRUARY PERMITS AMOUNT TQ $38,075 Mr. J. McClintock took out a building permit on Saturday for a $3,500 residence on (Cadillac street east, which brought the building per- mit total for February up to $3875. February so far, gives evidence that it will be a better month for build- ing than January, which is regularly the worst month in the year from H. L. BROOMFIELD Chairman of the Educational Committee in comnection with Chamber of Commerce cam- paign, UNIQUE FUNCTION AT ST. ANDREW'S About 175 Ladies Attend a Banquet Under W.M.S, Auspices A meeting both unique and in- teresting was that held by the Wo- men's Missionary Society of St, An- drew's United Church. on Thurs- day evening, I'ebhruary 9. About 1756 women sat down to a banquet prepared by the ladies, under the able convenorship of Mrs. J. Webb, who was assisted in serving hy the members of the C.G.I.T., who dressed in the picturesque costume of the country which their tahle represented, evoked many favor- able comments, Much time and thought had heen spent on the decorations of the tables. Each one of which rep- resented a mission field in which the United Church is working, both at home and abroad. Each table was provided with a hostess, who had written on slips of paper pithy information con- cerning her particular mission. There were attached to streamers, and eleverly hidden under the cen- tre piece on the table. Each guest was asked in turn to draw and read aloud this information, Interesting discussion followed, and much information was gleaned in this way. Following the supper, Miss Rob- ertson, the newly-appointed dea- coness of the United Church. led in a devotional period, after which all Joined in community singing, with Mrs. MeGirr at the piano and Mrs. Begg leading. Mrs. Begg also sang two very acceptable solos, and Miss McConnel held her audience with a well-selected reading. Mrs. Jamieson, president of the Senior Auxiliary, then called on each of the leaders of the different missionary organizations of the church to present. their work. Mrs. Buckler, Mission Band leader, in a brief, interesting manner gave an outline of the work of the Mission Board, impressing on her hearers the importance of training the child along missionary lines. Mrs. Willis Tait, C.G.L.T. leader, spoke of the aimsyand ideals of this organization, and showed what is being done to foster and develop the four fold life of the 'teen age girl. In this program much thought is given to methods which will arouse in the girls a keener interest in missions. "We need you and you need us," was Miss Pringle's message from the Young Women's Auxiliary. She gave a cordial invitation to all young women of the congregation to join their Society of which ev- ery member is an active worker for missions. Mrs. Jamieson in a happy man- ner spoke a few words of welcome. and invited those who were already members, to link up with the W.M. 8S. She outlined the work for the coming year, and assured all of in- teresting, instructive meetings. All were asked to stand and join hands and sang, "Praise God from whom all Blessings flow", thus bringing to a close one of the most successful and most enjoyable meetings in the history of the so- ciety. FINE The second of the series of Sun- day evening Evangelistic services was held in Emm®nuel Baptist church yesterday evening when the largest congregation seem fim the building during the last three years came together. The song service was entered into with great hearti- ness and evidently enjoyed by ev- ery one. The address on the previ- ously announced topic "The only alternative to the devil" was lis- tened to with wrapt aftention and it was found that some deep im- pressions had been made. Those in charge of these meetings are confirmed in their belief that the old message has still the most pow- erful appeal to people and are hope- ful that worth while results will follow. It was announced that Professor McCrimmbon of McMaster University will be the special speaker next Sunday when the 56th Anniversary of the opening and de- dication of the church edifice will that standpoint. be 'celebrated. 3RD ANNIVERSARY OF KNOX CHURCH "WELL OBSERVED Rev. W. W. Stoddart, of Toronto, Delivers Inspiring Messages LARGE ATTENDANCE Splendid Music Furnished By Choir at All . Services Characteristics of a Christian were dwelt upon at length in an inspiring discourse delivered in Knox Presbyterian Church Sun- day morning by Rev. W. W, Stod- dart, B.D., of Bonar Presbyterian Church, Toronte, in connection with the ,observance of the third anniversary of the church. Splen- did musical exercises and large congregations added much to the success of the occasion, The mes- sages of Rev. Mr, Stoddart were of a particularly inspiring nature. However, probably the most pleasing feature of the day's ser- vices took place at the morning service when on behalf of Mrs, T. A..Chadburn, Mr. R, H, Dey- man presented to the church a beautiful Communion table as a memorial to her husband, the late T. A. Chadhurn, It was unveiled by Mr. C., R. McIntosh. The text chosen by Mr, Stod- dart as the hasis for his morning discourse was: 'If any man bed in Christ he is a new Christian." In the opinion of the speaker ev- olution seemed to have received a strong blow by words in the Book of Genesis, There was. no cross- ing of species. Everything was made after its own kind, With the sinning of Adam in the Gar- den of Eden the hr man race had never heen the same, People feared God when' they sinned and many of them merely needed the fanning of the spark of divinity to make Children of God, Christ had deposited in the Bank of Heaven a fund of righ- teousness from which one could draw upon for all his sins, = The first characteristic of a Christian was the building and development of a Christian life in Christ Jes- us which was the secret of growth as a Christian, Mr, Stoddart aver- red. God's supernatural power love was all about us. Another characteristic of a Christian emphasized by the speaker was, "united to God in a great spirit of redemption." The auditorium was taxed to capacity both morning and even- ing. showing the progress being made by this denomination in the eity. The musie by the choir was of exceptoinal merit and much ap- preciated by the congregation, . Weddings MARSHALL-SMITH The marriage of Mary Jane El- izabeth. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith, 372 Verdun Road, to Mr. William Henry Marshall. son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mar- shall, 113 Ontario street, was sol- emnized at St. George's rectory, on Saturday afternoon, February j11, with the Rev. Canon dePencier officiating. The bride and groom were attended by Miss Ada Smith and Mr. J. C. Smith, brother and sister of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall will take up thelr resi- dence in Oshawa. EDGAR--HOLMES A very pretty wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs . Norman Holmes, 124 Nassau street, Osha- wa, on Saturday, February 11 at 3 pm., when Edna, their eldest daughter, became the bride of Wal- ter Edgar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Edgar, Utica, Ontario. The Rev. C. W. DeMille officiat- ed. The bride entered the room ac- companied by her father to th strains of the Lohengrin Wedaein March, played by Miss Audre Werry. The wedding ceremony took place under an arch of evergreens and smilax. The bride. looked charming in a gown of Banana White Georgette! trimmed with Gupuere lace, sequins and ambers, with shoes to match. She carried a shower bouquet of sunburst roses and lily of the valley. Miss Leah Holmes, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, attired in Tea Rose mings and carried a bouquet of Co- lumbja roses and carnations. The groom was supported by Mr. Wil- liam McDonald of Weston. The groom's gift to the bride was a cheque, to the bridesmaid a bar pin, to the pianist a little fin- ger ring, to the best man a pair of cuff links. After the ceremony a dainty luncheon was served to about one hundred guests. The room was nicely decorated in yellow and white, with daffo- dils and fern. Out of town guests were present from Sarmia, Port Perry, Scarboro, Bluffs, Toronto, Blackstock, Broug- ham, Utica. Nestleton. Janetrille, Bowmanville and Burketon. After hearty congratulations 20d showers of confetti the hap- py couple left by motor for To- ronto, Buffalo and St. Catharines. The bride travelled in a mavy coat, and a small black hat. BLAZE STARTS IN FUEL BOX BEHIND THE STOVE; HOME SOON IN RUINS Home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bloomer Razed to Ground --TFiremen Unable to Use Pumper But Do Their Best With Chemical En- gine--Loss Partially Cov- ered By Insurance ; The frame dwelling occupied by George Bloomer, at Oshawa-on- Lake, was completely destroyed by fire which broke out at about nine o'clock this morning with a total loss of $2,800. Although only the kitchen was in flames when the firemen arrived, they could d. little on account of the absence of proper water supply, and the house burned to the ground, threatening {wo cottages near it, The fire started in the kitchen, behind the stove, It was noticed by one of Mr, Bloomer's small sons, who ran into the lean-to kit- chen at the rear and told his mother, who was washing, She rushed in, and threw the avail. able water on the blaze, with little effect, then ran out into the yard with cries for help. By the time the firemen arrived on the scene, after the two mile run, the kitchen was in flames and the fire had started in the attic, The blaze apparently started first in a box of fuel, behind the stove, It then ran up a window curtain and caught in the pine ceil- ing, which burned fiercely and led the fire up into the attic. Friends and nelghbors tried val- iantly to save the furniture, but little could be salvaged before the smoke and heat drove them from the house. The fire depariment were unable to throw water on the blaze, since they could not get with in the minimum. of fifteen feet required by the pumper from available water at the lake, and it was an impossibility to run the engine out on the wharf, which was thickly coated with ice. There is no hydrant within a mile of the scene of this fire, They used the 40-gallon tank of chemical and four extinguishers in a vain effort, but the fire had secured too firm a hold, Then, devoting their efforts to preventing any spread of the flames, they succeeded in saving the two cottages, owned by Rich- ard Greenwood and Mr, Wilcox, During the fire Mr. Greenwood, whose cottage was in the path of the smoke and embers, calmly watched its progress from his win- dow, refusing to be stirred by five- men or neighbors. The house which was occubied by Mr. Bloomer and family was owned by his father-in-law, James Smith, of Redford, Mich, Mr. Bloomer had no insurance on the contents, but Mr. Smith carried in- surance both on the house and on some furniture which he had stored in the house. The amount could not be ascertained. The loss is estimated at $1,800 on the build- ing and $1,000 on all contents, by Mr. Bloomer and Fire Chief Elliott, -- PERSONALS ~--Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Peters and son Frank and Mrs. B, F. Law, all of Toronto, spent the week-end with friends in this city. Mr. and Mrs. 8. Westlake and Miss Eva Westlake were week- end Fi in Toronto. --Mr. Gordon Brown and son Ross of Toronto and Mrs. I. Wit- field of Cadmus. were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. W, Law, Albert street. JIT we Hi JUTE ER] flat crepe dress with velvet trim- J GIVEN SHOWER IN HONOR OF MARRIAGE On Friday evening about forty friends and neighbors of Mr, and Mrs. Edward Kitchen, Verdun road, who were recently married gathered at the home of Mr, and Mrs. James MacDonald, 201 Hill. side avenue, and tendered them a * shower. The first part of the evening was spent in music and games, after which a large basket was presented to the honored two full of gifts. The parcels were opened and the humorous verses accompanying each gift were read, The bride and groom thanked all those present for the many useful gifts which they received. Refreshments were then served by some of the ladies present and the guests left for their several homes all wishing Mr, and Mrs. Kitchen much happiness in their marired life. ST. LAWRENCE DAMS TO RAISE HARBOR LEVELS Montreal, Feb, 12.--Water levels in the port of Montreal will be raised two feet by construction of regula. tion dams in the Sorel section of the St. Lawrence, experts here say, The dams are provided for in the main estimates brought down Thurs. day night in the House of Commons, Grounding of vessels, frequent fn he past two seasons, wil it is predicted, } disappear, Card of Thanks Mr. and Mrs, William Newton and family 244 Albert St, wish to thank their many relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and many beautiful floral tributes extended in their recent sad bereavement, (86a) In Memoriam EARLE--In loving memory of omr dear mother, Emma Earle, hes loved wite St John Berry, who eparted this life, dopar 1 February 13, Two years have gone and friends around, . Think the wound has nearly heals ed; But they little know the sorrow, Deep within our hearts concealed. --Sadly missed by ; Husband and Daughters, Too Late to Classify LOST BROWN LEATHER purse containing money last night, Kindly return same to 253 Olive avenue and receive reward, (36b) FOR RENT--TWO GOOD ROOMS in new house. Apply 75 Warren Ave, (36c), LOT FOR SALE, 96 FT. FRONT- age, 150 ft. deep. Near Harmony School, Phone 2487J, (36e) PONY, RUBBER TIRED BUGGY, and harness for sale. Good driver, Five years old, Phone 2487J, (3(6e) ONE BUFFET FOR SALE, $10.00, Apply 623 Christie St. (36h) FOR SALE---FIXE TUBE RADIO in Al condition. Phone 1877J. (36h) Coming Events RATES 8 Cents per word each fine sertion. Minimum charge for each insertion, 35¢c. NORTH SIMCOE STREET HOME and School Club are holding a carnival and skating party Wed- nesday 'night. Band, Prizes, (36a) L.O.L. 2167, SPECIAL MEET» ing, February 14, in dining hall, All members attend, Important, (36b) EUCHRE BY PYTHIAN SISTERS, Tuesday, February 14, on top floor of Burns' Block. Nine prizes. Admission 25 cents. (36a) RASTUS AND SUNSHINE. IT Just received a large shipment of white gold frames in the latest styles. Have your old shell frames changed for the latest style. When we test eyes it is done properly. Jury & Lovel Phone 28 or 29 TT MITRAL tailored crepe dress, Hudson Seal | takes a real comedian to make a Scotchman laugh. These two artists and do it. A. ¥Y, M. C. Fourth Amnual Minstrel Show, February 15, 16, 17. (36a) JN FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 17th, the new wing of Simcoe South School will be officially opened by Mr. Mitchell, Chair- man, Board of Education. A good program has been arranged under the direction of Mr, Unitt, Admission 10 cents. (36-38-40) CARNIVAL RITSON RINK, WED- nesday night, eight o'clock. Good prizes, Admission 15 cents and 10 cents. (36¢c) MADAME NEVADA, PALMIST, first house west of Ross' Cor- ners. One minute from street car. ' © (36b) MADAME ROSE, PALMIST AT 21 Maple St. Phone 2372F. Hours 2 to J. (tf) B. W HAYNES 161 King St. W