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- Suburban and District News Gathered By Times Stal Reporters and Correspondents ZION Zion, April 2.--Mr. and Mrs. Herb Pascoe entertained at eight tables of "Lost Heir" on Thurs- day night, when Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Langmaid and Mr, and Mrs. G. A. Langmaid, Oshawa, were among the guests, Mr, John Balson won the men's first prize and Mrs. Herb Flintoff the ladies' first prize, Saturday evening, Mr, and Mrs, Herb Flintoff entertained a few to an oyster supper and all had a splendid time. There were a few that didn't get enough "Lost Heir" wu the progressive games, so they had a play off, the losers buy- ing the oysters. A concert will be given Thursday evening, under the two classes of Gleaners and Buds of Promise, when they promise a good time, two plays, recitations and music by local talent, assisted by Mr. Wallace Horn, violinist, of Hampton. Come and help the young folks along. We hope the roads are much better by then. Miss Helen Scott is improving in the Bowmanville hospital. Mr. and Mrs, J. W, Balson and Jean spent Monday with thelr daughter, Mrs. Leslie Hoskin, Osh- awa. Mr, Arthur Langmaid has had blood poisoning in his hand, hav- ing just scratched it on the stone wall, . Dr. Harold Trick attended him, The Ladies, Aid Society meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. W. W. Glaspel on April 11, in- stead of this week, when all the members are invited to bring a verse on Easter or anything ap- propriate, We are hoping for a good crowd and also looking for some new members. this COLUMBU Columbus, April 2.--Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Ellins and son, Frank, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ashton and Miss Viola Ashton, of Toronto, Mr. ani Mrs, Arthur Cook and children, of Brooklin, and Mr. and Mrs. W, El- lins, and Levi, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Levi Ellins. Mr, and Mrs, F. Boynton and children, of North Oshawa, visited with Mrs, E. Boynton one day this week. Quarterly communion was held a A GREAT LINIMENT For sixty years, Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil has been a recog- nized household remedy for the relief of scalds, bruises, cuts, colds, coughs, bronchial afflictions, stiff muscles, sprains, strains and the num- erous other ailments common to man or beast. To-day, there is no more popular lini- ment sold than Dr, Thomas' lectric Oil, Manufactured by NORTHROP & LYMAN CO,, Limited Toronto, Canads DRTHOMAS' ECLECTRI OIL during the church services here on Sunday morning when eleven young people were enrolled to the membership of the church. Eight by profession of faith, three by certificates from their churches. Mr. Jack Bromell spent Sunday with friends in Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pascoe and baby, Lorraine, visited one day last week with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Pascoe. On Tuesday, March 27th, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Longhurst cele- brated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding day. The family was home for the day when a very pleasant time was passed. They wish to express their sincere thanks to their friends who so kindly remembered them, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ellins and Levl, and Mrs. Levi Ellins, visited in Toronto one day this week. Much sympathy is extended to Mrs, T. Pereman in the loss of her mother, Mrs. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilson, of Oshawa, spent Sunday with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Henry, Wilson, The dance which was to have been held in the hall on Friday night was postponed indefinitely, on account of the bad roads, PORT PERRY Port Perry, Mar, 31.--An inter. esting event took place on Wed- nesday evening, March 28th, when the various organizations of St. John's Preshyterian Church held a shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Causley, in honor of Miss Pearl Kent, whose marriage to Mr. Grant Gerrow, takes place shortly. One of the features of the evening was a mock marriage, in which the following took part: Miss Annie Martin, bride; Miss Jean Switzer, groom; Miss Winnie Causley, bridesmaid; Miss Marian Switzer, hest man; Miss Helen Anderson, train hearer; Miss Leila McMillan, bride's mother; Miss Minnie Turner, bride's father, and Miss Beth Hooey, minister. The wedding music was played hy Mrs. Gordon McKee. The hride-elect was then given a fishing rod, and a merry time followed as she fish- ed up the parcels, which had all. been placed hehind a screen. Al- together she received about sixty- five presents, most of which were for the kitchen. A delicious lunch was served by the Ladies Aid of the Church, bringing to a close a most enjoyable evening. There were ahout forty guests present, Mr. and Mrs, A. E, Dayison and daughter, of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Morton, three daughters and Mr. Geo, Gifford, of Oshawa, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, James McGregor, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur and Miss Louise have from Florida. The final meeting of the High School Literary Society, was held on Thursday evening, March 22nd, and was open to the public. There was a good attendance and an en- joyahle program was given. The prizes to Annie Farmer and FEd- win Mitchell, for the public speak- ing contest held in February were given by Miss Sine and Mr. Farm- er. The historian, the poet and prophetess, all made notable con- tributions. A pretty folk dance was given by some students of the first form, piano solo by Dorothy Davey; piano duet by Marion Wil- liams and Ethel] Tummonds; two excellent vocal solos by Mr. Fol- lick, "With the Irish Poets," by Annie Farmer; quartette by Fran- ces Christy, Norma Armstrong, Edith Lucas, Florence MeMillan. Forbes Nasmith, president, occu- pied the chair, and gave some valuable suggestions for future meetings. Miss Annie Archer friends in Blackstock. Miss Marguerite Jackson of the hospital for Sick Children, of Tor- onto, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jackson last week. Miss Minnie Hayden has gone to Toronto where she has secured a position, We wish her success in her undertaking. Mrs. Geo. Beverley and daugh- ter, who have been guests of Mr. Carnegie returned is visiting FEEDS :--BRAN, PHONE 8 Spring Seeds and Feeds ALSIKE, SWEET CLOVER, TIMOTHY SEED ~All Government Tested and Graded No. 1. GARDEN SEEDS AND LAWN SEED OF HIGHEST QUALITY RED CLOVER, ALFALFA, SHORTS, COTTON SEED, OIL- CAKE, HOMINY, GLUTEN POTATOES: --CHOICE TABLE POTATOES AND CERTIFIED COBBLER SEED POTATOES Cooper-Smith Co. Just South of Post Office Needs 16 CELINA STREET THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 1928 and Mrs. A. D. Peters, have re- turned to their home in Claremont. Mr. and Mrs. R. Woon and Mast er Harold visited Toronto friends last week. Mr. N, Nasmith, of Detroit, is visiting his brother, Mr. Harry Nasmith. COURTICE Courtice, April 2--Messrs. Gor- don and Jack Pickell, Detroit, are visiting relatives here for a few days, Mr. and Mrs, Foster Snowden, Miss Bessie and Master Joe, Zion, were guests of her sister, Mre, Ross Pearce, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Brooks, Mr, and Mrs. Archie Muir and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Shortt spent an evening with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Armour, Oshawa, last week. Miss Margaret Abernethy will not resume her teaching music on Saturday next as she is spending a week with Rev. and Mrs. Tanton, of Cobourg. Mr. Cedric Parsons dccupled the pulpit Sunday morning in the ab- sence of our pastor. His subject was "Two Ways." The Sunday School session in the . afternoon was well attended. In the even- ing our pastor, Rev. H. J. Stain- ton, preached the second sermon of his series on "What Shall T do to be Saved," and his discourse was one well worth listening to. The school house was well filled, He will continue to preach on his series next Sunday evening at the school house and there will be spe- cial music. Reeve Wight, Mrs. Wight, Misses Jean, Eileen and Ellinor, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Blake Cour- tice, on Sunday. Mrs, 8, S. Brooks entertained the bridge club, Oshawa, of which she is a member last week. Mr, Frank Rundle, president of the choir at Ebenezer has invited them to his home on Wednesday evening when they will hold their annual meeting. Special Easter service next Sun- day morning and special music by the choir, STARTS T0 DRAW GUN IN COURT Chinese Interpreter in Vie. toria Says Witness Cursed Him Victoria, B.C., April --- Yu Cheong Leong, official interpreter, startled the Assize Court here when he started to draw a gun on a pro- secution witness whom he believed had uttered a curse on him.in the course of rites of a Chinese oath during the trial of Chew Leong Sing charged with attempted murder of Wong Lim here on Feb, 5, during an affray, The interpreter restrain ed himself, but warned the witness. Yu Wal, the witness, was stand- ing with an axe poised ahout to strike the head off a chicken, part of the oath taking, when he was heard to say something in Chinese. "No, Yu Cheong, I chop your head off," were the witness's words, Yu Cheong told police offj- cers afterwards, As the words were spoken the interpreter darted for- ward with an ejaculation, reaching for his gun, but restrained himself. "If you do that again I will shoot you down," he called to the witness in English. Police officers crowded forward when the incident occurred and Mr, Justice MacDonald delivered a re- primand. Yu Wai was obliged to start over again signing a declara- tion consigning his heirs and him- self to extinction if he told not the truth, and burned this in front of the Joss. He then struck the head from a second chicken without comment. Yu, 'who apologized to the court and agreed to disarm himself for the rest of the trial, is official translator for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police fn Van- couver and produced a permit for the possession of the revolver he carried, The trial is continuing with the court room doubly guarded, SECOND READING OF 'FLAPPERS' BILL Premier Baldwin Explains Conversion to Women's Suffrage London, April 2.--A bill to en- franchise women of 21 years and over, the final passage of which is guaranteed by the Government, and will give women a majority of 2,- 000,000 votes in politics over men, passed its second reading Friday night in the House of Commons. It must pass a third reading and be approved by the House of Lords before it becomes law. The vote on the bill was 387 to 10. Both Liberals and Labor sup- ported the measure, and only a few Ultra-Conservatives of the Goy- ernment. party refused their ap- val. Brig.-Gen. 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