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. Soon as all candidates had made their final report that even- mg the three judges, Messrs. Coulter, Livingston and Gardhouse, took charge of the locked and sealed ballot box and commenced . the count to determine the successful candiates. They double checked each eandidate's points so as to make sure of their find- - Ings. They completed their count at just nine o'eloek, announced the winners to the crowd who were waiting the final returns, and the prizes were immediately turned over to the fortunate ones. The publisher of The Times & Guide is very grateful to the three judges for their services and wishes to publicly thank them 'or same. However, proceeding with a certain assurance, she draws out a cheque, and requesting that the tradesman hold the goods, makes to the bank with the intimation that she will change the cheque; briefly returning she declares that she was too late to be able to make change at the bank, the trades- man, sensing a prospective good customer, willingly obliges by under- taking to cash the cheque, does so, parcels .up.the goods, and as may be expected gives back to the lady a sum of change represented in the difference as between the cost of the goods and the amount of the worthless piece of paper, being of no value, then and not till then does the tradesman realize that he has been victimized. There bare several of them, locally there are r. Burford, Mr. Chisholm and in the ilverthorn area Mr. Purser, all of , horn have been done for. varying amounts ranging from twenty dollars to one hundred which is the report Mkbusiuess men, as she enters into the store, she pays tribute to past service she has received, and then discusses certain purchases which she wishes to make, at the same time hinting at possible purchases. at, a future date for other members of the family. The tradesman is disarmed, as it were, by the apparent open frankness of the individual, who on selecting the goods she wishes, indi- cates on going through her finances that unfortunately she is short of funds. In the course of the past few days one of the most plausible individuals that the West Toronto district has come in contact with for many a year has been operating here and in other parts of the surrounding district vie- timizing many of the local merchants of lar e and small sums of money through the presentation of worthless cheques. This m.adam, has a most entertain- ing and ingratiating manner that im... ,ttkt.i.iatp1y disarms the most discerning Cheque Artist Victimizes Local Merchants in Plausible Manner A Word of Warning Issued With Description of the Mode of Operation of a Consumate Artist in Raising Funds. w By closing the campaign with the locked and sealed ballot box method it prevented the campaign manager, and everyone else, from knowing the number of points any candidate had thereby assuring, even the most skeptical, of the absolute fairness of the race. Of course, the object of the cam- paign was to get renewals and new subscriptions to The Times & Guide, and to encourage good clean sales- manship on -the part of local people. We are happy to say that all these objects were accomplished. A Close Race The race was so close, among the real workers, that the subscriptions they secured during the last ten days of the campaign decided which prize they won. This statement was re- peatedly made by the campaign man- ager and those candidates who real- ized this fact and made an extra effort on the "home-stretch" profited mightily thereby as it won them a more valuable prize, Hundreds of thousands of points were held in re- serve for the final count, by the four leaders of the race, so it was not possible for any one to know how any points it would take to win any one of _the prizes. _ _ Completely Covers Field At the start of the campaign The Times & Guide had the largest Cir.. culation of any paper, either daily or weekly, circulated in and around Weston, and by the addition of many hundreds of NEW subscriptions tire?, the campaign it now covers is entire seetton "like a blanket," and affords advertisers an un- parrelitid agency for the sale of their. merchandise. ' The Times & Guide great prize campaign came to a closeat eight o'eloek last Saturday evening and the winners of the five Drlzes are announced herewith. Hundreds Upon Hundreds of New Subscriptions Added to The Times & Guide Lists-lt Was, a Very Close Race and the Rest of Feeling Prevailed at All Times-We Thank All for Their Liberal Support. The Times & Guide and Kina 15 gaing an in your district, Phane 26 a w,, Wilson Won The Ppntiac in Times 63’ Guide Campaign '1rf0erI.0_qrfis)-,7_1/MBtrCf'ii' The Weston Branch of the Gren- fell Missionary Society has found it necessary to change the day of meet- ing from Thursday until Friday of this week, the change being due to conflicting dates. It is hoped that members and friends will bear this in mind and that a good attendance will be present on Friday at the home of Mrs. o. German, King Street. The Police Department have already received information on the matter and will welcome the co-operation of the disreputable practice of mulcting' tradesmen, whose only and every ef- fort in the section has always been to serve the respectable citizen with every help towards them in closing out legitimate purchases in a proper and customary manner. It is sincerely hoped that the pub- lication of these facts will act in the nature of a warning to other possible victims, and the urgent request is passed on at the same time that where a tradesman suspects one who may be acting in something of the nature as is outlined in this article they will take immediate steps to protect them., selves, and notify the police, so that this worthless cheque artist may be brought to account in the very near future in the best interest of all con- cerned. . The cheque which this party pre- sents is generally endorsed to one in the district, with l local street ad- dress, and is issued by some news hundred which is the report that has agency or other, such as The Central News or the Weekly Express, 'which latter name unfortunately closely ye- sembles the name of one of our pub- lieeti?ns, the Mount Dennis Express. that has been received from one been received from one dealer in the North Toronto section. Many of the contestants have asked us to thank, through these columns, their many friends who helped them in the campaign, and we are sure that we voice the sentiments of them all for the support accorded them by the public in general. Final Standings Graham, Mrs. Euphenie ... Harris, Bert ._............B....F......q.F....._ Clayton, Gordon "_........-.-....-.... Wilson, G. Walker................, Faichnie, A. C. ....rt...........-.6....... Hinds, Miss Agnes q..........-..... Sainsbury, Miss Dora .6B..F... He also wishes to thank Ross H. Fawcett, Pontiac dealer; Kirby Bros., of Tslipgton, Kolstor Radio dealer; F. R. Frey, jeweler, and W. A. Dickin & 'Son, electrical supplies, from whom the prizes were pur- chased, for their co-operation and splendid service. It was a clean campaign from start to finish and not one complaint was made by the contestants against the management, or against their competitors, which bespeaks highly for the sportsmanship of each con. testant. Thanks All The publisher wishes to thank the contestants, and the public as well, fttheir interest in the 1ampaign, Not often does one have the op- portunity of winning a prizejof such ,big value as were offered here, but those who appreciated the opportun- ity and took advantage of it were handsomely rewarded for their et.. forts. Sickness was a great handi- cap to many of the candidates, other- wise they would have been able to have made a, better showing. GREN‘FELL MISSION .2,223,250 3,439,500 B,917,600 , 807,150 704,750 . 642,550 1,778,400 Ak 4dh . tflu, b _ , li' - - qt' _ ll l? $iii i!ilit ttttt P. M , " f , q ' , fE b, r % H " _ I? illltttlrN; 1 r The residue goes to his executor the Montreal Trust Co., in trust to pay his son, Alva and daughter Mrs. Hobkirk, one-third each, and to pay the income from the remainder to his son, Harold, with his children shar- ing equally on his death. If he dies childless his sister and brother in- herit. - "I'm dot much '; either," commented elderly man. Included in he inventory are $7,- 055 in bonds, $11,946 in five mort- gages, $100 in personal effects, $13,- 673 in cash, $361 salary due from York County, an auto at $975, 10,000 shares Temiskaming- Mines, listed as of no value, 25 Eastern Theatres, $1,335; some 500 Newbec Mines $320; twenty Granite Club, $200, and other stock valued at $210. A bequest of $5,000 was made to his daughter, Mrs. May Louise Hob- kirk, York Mills; his gold watch and chain presented to him by the Tuscan Masonic lodge to his son, Alva W. Brunton, Glendale, Cal.; large gold watch to his son, Harold G. Brunton, Vancouver; and shotgun to his broth- er,_William A. Brunton, Newmarket. Quite Right "Yes; I'm a futurist painter," bragged a young man at a social gathering. Probation of the will of the late Major Thomas Harold Brunton, form- er police magistrate for the County of York, who died suddenly on the 4th of October last, indicates an estate of some $36,179. Probation of the Will of Late Major T. H. Brunton Discloses An Estate of $36,179 found The following officers were elected: Captain, C. S. Barthe; Vice-Captain, J. N. Wilson; Board of Directors, A. H. Birmingham, W. R. Burge, H. J. Church, W. P. Dobson, M. B. Hast- ings, H. H. Johnson and C. A, Scott. The retiring members from the Board of Directors were A.P. Cooper, who has been president for the past two years, and for six years a member of the board; J. B. Carswell, G, G. Dun- ning and N. L. McLeod. New Improvements A feature of the meeting was the arrangements and discussions on the improvements which are to be. made this year to the Club House. Ae- cording to the reports given some ex- tensive renovations' are to be made and when completed Weston's Golf Club will be one of the finest to be At the Annual meeting of the Board of Directors and Shareholders of the Weston Golf and Country Club held at the King Edward Hotel last week, C. S. Barthe was unanimous- ly elected Captain for the ensuing year. President, A. P. Cooper was in the chair and directed the proceed- ings. Funeral Services were held on Fri- day afternoon and interment took place at Mount Royal Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and one son. Annual Meeting of Directors and Shareholders Discusses Extensive Improvements ESTAYEEHATHBHK (lfllllffrlfillllf-i'rfilff In the death of Harry D. Cantlon which occured at Montreal on Wed- nesday of last week, the town of Wes, ton loses an old-time resilient. The late Mr. Cantlon, who, at the time of his death was vice-President of the Cockfield, Brown Co., Limited, Ad- vertising Agency, Montreal, resided in Weston with his wife and son, Notu man, for some time and many local citizens will remember him as an ac- tive worker for the Horticultural So- ciety, as well as prominent in several other town circles. Funeral Largely Attended by Advertising Representatives and Publishers E. S, BARTHE HEADS _ 1lEilil1 EMF BLUE LATE l I: ()liffljlll WES fiiifillBff EE esteemed citizen H. D. Cantlon, Vice President of the Cockfield, Brown and Co., Limited, Advertising Agency, Montreal, who passed away last week. The late Mr. Cantlon was formerly a resident of Weston and .was an active and highly- WAS FORMER RESIDENT much good at painting -9/fi/S"f" YORK’S a mattef-of-fadi Weston's first eo-operative business event, in the form of a mammoth Dol- lar Day Sale is to take place on Fri. and Saturday of this week, February lst and 2nd. For a long time now Weston's business section has steadily been increasing and with the addition of many new stores and business houses, the Weston merchants have felt that a co-operative plan whereby the buying public may be given the advantage of big values for little money, would have to be devised. And what has been the result of their efforts? Simply this; that for Friday and Saturday the buying public of Weston and vicinity is to have an op- First Co-Operative Dollar Day Promises to be Monster Event JUNIOR AUXILIARY Members of the Junior Auxiliary of St. John's Anglican Church met on Monday afternoon and the following were elected to office for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Denison, with Mrs. West and Miss Beach acting in the capacity of assistants; Miss Flor, ence Clarkson, Treasurer, and Miss Katy Banting, Secretary. Weston Merchants Holding "Dollar Day" Sale on Friday and Saturday of This Week-Special Dollar Values Being Offered to Public for 2 Days Only. Business men of the West Toronto section, will no doubt be interested in the proposed change as they may view the pos/sible diversion of trade, though that is a feature that is not expected to enter into the deliberations of the members of the Council or the Commission. There are several features, that pre- sent themselves for much considera- tion in connection with this proposed scheme, its effect on the possible in-. creased traffic through to the city, the possibility of increased cost by reason of the fact of the probability of'having- to operate two men cars, and the costs that may be entailed that would certainly be charged against the service in the need for directional notices as a guide to users of the service who may have to be guided. for points of, transfer. Provision for such an arrangement in transportation isie6titained in the agreement between council and the T.T.C. formed in 1925 when the pre- sent service was inaugurated. It was stipulated that when traffic conges- tion in the township warranted better service such service would be pro- vided. It was on the recommendation of Coun. Ralph Russell at a meeting sev- eral weeks ago that council first de.. eided to bring the matter to the atten- tion of the T.T.C. Since that time Coun. Russell has been active in urg- ing that some action be taken. Yester- day council agreed the time was, ripe for a deputation to meet the T.T.C. to discuss the question and to urge upon it the urgency of putting such service into effect, gWGHIVFA?!MEETS. I [l'fl"ilFflllgfrlilllf,Ss The proposed service would run from the Toronto downtown area to the township system, where it would divert along the Weston Rd. and Oak- wood-Rogers Rd. ea1rlint)s and would be provided on the seihibbasis as the present lake shore lines. Should council be successful in their quest, it will mean that passengers will not require to transfer from township to city cars. 7 At the meeting of the Council of the Township of York on Monday last following on some considerable discus- sion, instructions were/issued to the Clerk to arrange fol? a conference with the officials of the Toronto Transportation Commission with a view to discussing arrangements for the operating of through cars to and from the center of the City, thus obviating the transfers now at Dundas and St. Clair Avenues. Township of York Seeks Confer- ence With Tmc. With a View to Arranging Through Car four children The Coroner states that while it is believed that the unfortunate man came to his death as a result of gas fumes, it would not be possible to establish this as a fact until after a full inquiry had been made into the circumstances surrounding the death. The unfortunate man will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife and TUWNSH The body was removed to Messrs. Flynn Bros. undertaking parlors at 1271 Weston Road, where an exam- ination by the local Coroner Dr. Her- man F. Sproule took place, but no definite date of the inquest has been settled, while the body has been re- leased for burial by the family. The second lamentable death took place at the Firstbrook Box Limited new plant now in the course of con- struction in Mt. Dennis when the lifeless body of Thomas Shapcott of 2579 Eglington Ave., Mt. Dennis, was found lying in a room of the plant by the relieving watchman at 5 o'elock on Sunday afternoon. He was be- lieved to have met his death as a re- sult of being overcome by the gas fumes from an open coke fire and had been dead about one hour. The body was removed to Messrs. Flynn “Bros. undertaldng parlors at Thomas Shapeott Pound Dead by His Mate at the Firstbrook Plant Sunday Afternoon ’WEfiNEKDAmAN'FARâ€"hY 39,3729, NSHiPmes 'e an 3m SRI ELECTS OFFICERS NEAVSY lvl-Fill-T-dA, SE portunity of getting in on some really big savings in the co-operative Dollar Day Sale which is being held through,- out the entire town. In the centre spread of this edition will be found a big page, just chock full of values for One Dollar-and when we say "values", we mean honest-to-goodness, values for $1.00 which cannot be equalled elsewhere, and which are made possible only by this eo-operative Dollar Day Sale! Get in on this event now! Make your list of dollar values and on Friday and Saturday make sure you take advantage of the special offered by the local merchants; _ Friday 1tnd Saturday is Dollar Day in Weston! Under the auspices of the Toronto District Local Council of the Angli- can Young People's Association the annual dramatic contest was staged last Thursday night at St. Michael and All Angels' New Parish Hall. St. John's Branch (Weston)... presented "The Master of the House," by Stan- ley Haughten, an intensely interesting drama which called for some excep- tionally versatile acting on the part of the players. Those who took part in the cast Were Messrs. Leonard P. Davies, George Newsome, A. Cunning- ham, S. Wilson and Misses Dorothy E. Rimmington and L. Saddington. WELLER-0n Thursday, January 17th, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. George Weller, John Street, Weston, a daughter (Mildred Ruth). The campaign of the Weston Red Cross Society which has been going on for the last few weeks has been very satisfactory. The Red Cross So- ciety certainly deserve great credit for the work which they are doing in helping the poor and needy ones. The Executive of the Weston Red Cross Society gratefully achnowledge receipt of, the following contributions to the present campaign fund up to Tuesday noon, January 29th, 1929. Previously acknowledged ........$ 319 35 Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Burton .9.... 5 00 Mrs. Carrie M. Hines .___m.r._...r.m.r. 2 00 ' Total o...----...-..-..." 331 35 1he%ampriign is still oiren for con- trilytitry to help Ill this great wotlc. - Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Burton .9.... 5 00 Mrs. Carrie M. Hines .___m.r._...r.m.r. 2 00 ' Total o...----...-..-..." 331 35 The fund is still open and further gifts will be greatly appreciated. C. LORNE FBASER, ST. JOHN’S A.1.P.A. T IN DRAMATIC CONTEST As a result of their deliberations following on the consideration of the customary recommendations the fol- lowing appointments were made last week: To serve for three years on the respective Boards, R. J. Flynn to serve on the Weston Board of Edu- cation; Markham, Dr. John A. Mc- Donald; Arthur G. Brown to serve a term of two years in succession to W. Weir, removed from the district; Richmond Hill, J. G. Routley; New- market, E. J. Davis, Jr.; Aurora, H. E. Proctor; Scarboro, William Ken- ney; Mimico, Magistrate Douglas Davidson; East York, William-Bur- gess; York, John A. Warren; Etobi.. coke, E. H. Halford; North York, J. B. Batchelor. WESTON RED CROSS FUNDSTILL OPEN In the course of the many duties which the Council of the County of York are called upon to perform in their initial sessions following their election to office devolves that of electing to serve the members to the several High School Boards of the County. Officials Elected to Represents tive High School Boards and Boards of Education Mrs. G. Ernest Forbes who delivered the Conference address to a large gathering of boys and young men from York County, who were convened in Westminsger United Church, Wes.. ton, last week "ifllllrll-llr, BQEJINEEL filll BE ELECTEGNE ADDRESSES BOYS BIRTHS Campaign Treasufer. The conference had experienced great hospitality from the people of the town of Weston, and owing to the generosity and kindliness of the ladies they were able to enjoy their third meal together at Westminster Church. The supper was attended by much hilarity and mirth, in the form of yells and a sing-song. _ The toast to His Majesty the King was proposed and enthusiastically re- ceived, followed by one to the Church proposed by Don Cargill and respond- ed to by Dr. Sparling, Earl Lauten- slager spoke to the meeting on Camp Tuxis at Scugog, and on the Bond Selling Campaign, appealing for every delegate's active support and interest. World Friendships The most direct and thought-pro- voking challenge before positive group action was taken came in the form of an address delivered by the Rev. T. Crossley Hunter on "World Friend- ships." It's sincerity, simplicity, and the ringing note of its challenge left a deep impression upon the gathering and strengthened many in their re- solve to fight more firmly and strong- ly in an endeavour to banish war from the world. Saturday afternoon opened with the conference in general discussion under D. R. Poole and heard the reports from the various discussion groups. At three o'clock, those who sought exer- eise went to the high school gym- nasium where group games were in- dulged in, and several exhibition games of basketball. a great stimulus to this- tfils%ss"/Gi groups in their attempt to find and solve this great problem. Mrs. G. E. Forbes addressed the conference on the subject of "Friend, ships" and her clear-cut and admir- able 1tteT.retttion of {:his tappic was The theme of the conference was "That my manhood may be Manly." The conference resolved itself into an open forum, under the leadership of Mr. D. R. Poole, Secretary of the National Boy's Work Board. Discus- sion groups were organized, under various leaders to discuss various phases of the conference theme, and then adjourned., Saturday morning opened with a service of worship conducted by Hal Vaughan. The various discussion groups then met and discussed social and religious problems. These groups afforded every boy an opportunity to present his thoughts on the subject under discussion and the debate was lively and informative. The meeting then turned its atten- tion to business affairs and organiza- tion. George Walker and Jack Moffat were elected Grand Proctor and Scripor respectively. Reports were received from the local members of the Boy's Parliament, James Boyd from North York, and Jack Moffat from South York, who outlined their experiences in the Boy's Parliament just held in Toronto. They also gave an account, of the work done, and what was proposed for the coming year. A service of worship,,eondueted by the Rev. G. Ernest Forbes, was con- ducted in the upper room, designated as "The Grail." To Tuxis boys the term "The Grail" carries a special significance, and the atmosphere of 'The Grail" pervaded the entire ser- Vice. Large Delegation Attends, First Com ference of York County Boys The opening meeting took the form of a "Get-acquainted Supper" held in Westminster Church. All strange- mess and formality disappeared under the influence of the good things pro- vided, and the hearty sing-song con- ducted by Hal Vaughan. The first York County Boys' Work Conference was held in Weston on January 25th, 26th,and 27th. Ninety delegates registered from various points in the country. "That My Manhood May Be Manly" is Theme of Conference of Boys and Young Men Held in Weston-Mrs;. G., Ernest Forbes Gives Pine Address. due yet? Renew it m-re.!, LOOK-a,,--, A very interesting service took place in the Central United Church on Sun,. day evening last, when four young r men of the church spoke. Mr. N. Bar. ." ton spoke on the topic, "The Young Man and his Companionship." Mr. B. Breakey spoke on, "The Young Man as a Citizen." Mr. Thompson on, "The Young Man and his Reading,” and Mr. C. Mertens on, "The Young _ Man and his Church." _ The choir rendered special music at , this service, and there was a splendid- congregation, the church being filled, F to the dams. l' Each of the four young men spoke for ten minutes and did very well indeed. They are to be congratulated on the ieon.derful.addpysses. given. _ l Those in attendance at the eonfer, ence included: New Toronto, C. A. l Cargill, Donald Cargill, Lloyd Blewett, Alex Stewart, W. C. Farrow, E. James ‘Robbins, Thomas Currah, Milner Sa.. ville, George Walker; Eastwood Bark, (Nelson MacFarland, Frank MacFar- lland, Frank Banks; Ebenezer, Bruce Robinson, Percy Kellam; Long Branch, iHartley Patterson, Donald Booth, Ar.. ‘thur Watt, Roper Graydon; Port Cris dit, Arthur. Ridley, Charles Cousins; iSharon, Stewart Chapman, Rankin ( ,Kellam; Newmarket, Burton Smith, Jack Stallard, Glen Boyd, James [ Hamilton, Law Chantler, Frank Cats q ley, Les Boyd, Alfred Smith, Aubrey " Marshall; Mimico, David Hazriatrd, i Eddie Dutnell, Lloyd Parker, George T Pennal, Lorne Stephens, Allyn, Irwin; _ Smith Hazzard, L. Yanke, Lawrence 'i Smith; Hillcrest Church of Christ, To. ronto, Clifford Waye, Bruce Staintom ', Mr. Stainton, George MacDonald; Weston, Albert Bull, Donald Hale's, Gordon Thompson, Cliff Mertens, Lorne Miller, Jack Irvine, Mr. A. W. Terrill, George Court, Mr. Court, T William Ward, W. Inch, Mr. H. B: _ Miller, Mr. J. W. Ackrow, Rev; G. Ernest Forbes, Dr. Poole, ‘Hal _ Vaughn, Harold Snell, Gordon Foiirgi, J Alwyn Purkis, Robert Cook, Douglas Wells, Laurence Wells, Kenneth Wells _ Lloyd Chambers, Wilfred Cook, Gm. ham Dick, Alex White, Ted Poole; Mr. F. W. Moffat, Henry Rowland, Phil, Rowland, Bill Wagner, Len Notting- ham, Clayton Golding) EarlnLautem "r, slager; Clarkson, R. W. Mason, B. Brash; Russell Road, Harold Jones, J. , Brown; Aurora, Mr. Knowles, Mr. 1 Babcock; Fern Ave. Church of Christ, . Toronto, C. Watkins, J. Watkins, S. Haw; Mount Dennis, Mr. Silvesterr, Tomlinson, George Hart, Darwin Orr. Church Services On Sunday, the leaders of the con- ference spoke at the different church- es, D. R. Poole at Westminster United; Earl Lnutenslager at Cenertal United, and Hal Vaughan at the Presbyterian Church. The various delegates at.. tended the church they desired to visit. The closing session of the conference was held in Central United Church on Sunday at 3.30 pm. The service of worship was taken by Hal Vaughan, and the closing address was given by D. R. Poole, Who spoke in his effective and interesting manner on "Life and its Possibilities." His address was replete with illustrations, serving to drive home his points effectively. He instanced the lives of such men as Abraham Lincoln and Livingston, compared them with Jesse James, showing how an influence received in boyhood, can wholly influence and direct for the better, the life of a man, by giving the boy some definite purpose in life. Following expressions of appreciation from several delegates at the work of the conference, and the warmth of Weston's welcome, the Grand Praetor, George Walker,' dec dared the conference officially closed. At riHir label Is 30511“ subscription; FOUR YOUNG MEN SPEAK