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ll Irvin Lumber Co. _ 1 BE l I (Phones-Menon 74 I PAGE SIX Full Directions supplied on how to burn it issued I by the Province of Alberta. ALBERTA COAL The Bell Telephone Company and its financial policy Advertising Pays -- Try It ! F given authority by parliament, the Bell Tele- phone Company will issue new shares of stock _ over a period of yeass, at intervals and in amounts depending on the expansion required to serve public demand. The new shares will be offered for purchase by shareholders and the price will depend on the man- agement's judgment of conditions. _ This method is the exac"t procedure by which the company has built the present telephone system in Ontario and Quebec. In forty-eight years the telephone company has nei- ther suggested nor received a government subsidy. In forty-eight years it has never split its stock, nor issued shares that were not fully paid for at par or more. In forty-eight years it has never been exploited for the benefit of either individuals or groups, although it is now one of the largest institutions in the country. EN rhoosing and following this financial policy the management of the company has had con- stantly in mind the double obligation of those who Operate a public utility. There is, first, the obligation to the users of tho telephone system to give them proper service at low- est possible cost. And, secondly, there is the obliga- tion to the owners to protect their property and pay them a fair return on the money they advance to build the system. These two obligations have been scrupulously ful- filled. Service has been given by steadily extending the system from a few hundred telephones in 1880 to over 700,000 now in use. The company is spending over $27,000,000 this year to extend and improve the system further and has made plans to spend over $120,000,000 in the next five years. And this service has been given at low cost. The rates paid by telephone subscribers in Ontario and Quebec are the lowest in the world for comparable service. The Board of Railway Commissioners has oiFicially acknowledged that they are more reason- able than other rates in Canada. The [5,300 owners of the system receive a fair re- turn, but not more than ‘a fair return. The com- pany's policy has handed out no "melons" nor extra dividends. A'test of this is the actual experience of a share- holder who bought Bell Telephone stock on the mar» ket fifteen years ago at $145 and has since taken advantage of every opportunity to buy new shares as they have been offered. f His annual return today, on the money he has paid for his shares, is less than seven per cent. To be exact it is 6.9 per cent. The present policy of the company safeguards fu.. ture expansion of the telephone system by retaining support of reli- fS [tTires able investors, and promotes the " - national Mterest of Canadians in ' 's)'iiiiiirtit, Canadian development. i8 Egg-“93E - Now in Stock ‘HE management does not favor any change in its policy, because: N . the record of the company's policy in efficiently fulfilling the obligations to both users and own- ers justifies its continuance. if, however, the financial policy of public utility companies is to be fixed by parliament it should be made applicable to all such companies rather than to single out one company which does not deserve special restrictions. a change in policy is not in the national interest; it means that Canadian investors will be attracted to put their money into numerous American utility companies with which the telephone company is now competing for new capital and where it is the recognized practice to offer new shares to stockholders. has met double obligation Order a Trial Ton in the national interest LIMITED J Unction 9662 Everyone is looking forward to the arrival of the Maple Dramatic party who will present one of their delight- fully entertaining plays in the public school under the auspices of the mem- bers of the Islington Women's In- stitute. It is hoped that there will be a record attendance of the citizens to enjoy this particularly pleasing event, on February the 8th, when the doors will be open for visitors at 7.30 with the play commencing promptly at 8 pm. 1j'lfi1lLilllNCrOl)ilAlhllD ETOBICOKE NEWS»; Mr. and Mrs. F. T. James and Miss Vera Holdsworth commenced a few days ago, their trip which will take them down through the Mediterranean Sea and to many points of interest along the shores of the great inland sea. Citizens are requested to note that owing to certain circumstances the of, ficials of the Islington Business Men's Association have decided to withdraw from the schedule of the dances which should have been held on February the 15th, March 8th and 22nd. They regret that conditions have forced them to take this action, but feel no other course than this is advisable under the conditions which have per- tained in the last affairs, though tend- ering their thanks for the support which has been given to past patrons of the dance parties. The euchre gum- es will be continued as according to schedule. It is pleasing to record that Mrs. Canning, who has been sick for some time is showing signs of improve- ment.. Mrs. Stan Evans is also much improved in health and is around again. Sincere regrets are expressed at the very serious illness of Frankie Dunn, who is receiving treatment aVGrace Hospital, the best hopes for his full recovery are voiced by a large num- ber of acquaintances in the district. _ Mrs. John Dunn has improved from her recent indisposition as a result of the 'flu' attack which she suffered ir" sifJrtvtjmiCdio. Sympathy is ex- tended to her in the trial she is un- Iergtring in the sickness of her son, Fraar. Patrons are again reminded of the Islington Business Men's euchre par- ty to take place on the 4th, or Mon- day next. And you will not forget to attend the Maple Dramatic show event on the 8th of February in the Islington Public School. Mr. Gordon Clayton is particularly pleased with the results which he at- tained in winning the Times and Guide, Kloster Radio in the recent membership drive. He desires, how- ever, to tender the heartiest thanks Mr. Edgar Brownlee whose barn was destroyed by the fire some months ago has purchased a deserted barn on the Tretheway estate York township, which will be dismantled and transferred to the Brownlee farm, where it will be erected during the coming summer. Mr. R. K. (Hilly),.. Johnston, 10th Con. Vaughan, sold by auction, all his milk cows and other cattle on Monday last. These cattle being the Jersey species sold at high prices. Mr. John- ston intends to restock his stables, ;with a credited herd of the same ‘species'. M , The C.P.R. has appointed Mr. A. Meechan section foreman here and is already on duty. -- -- -. 1 77A,,|_...‘_J "'"iiiiiii iiiiiiic,'ray, school teacher in West Toronto was the guest of Mrs. John W. EWrby_pyer.tle week lend. WWW, w. “W. Mr. Isaac Nattress has purchased a house 1n Brampton where he will re- side In future. -e A . Miss Pricilla Wood is reported as recovering from a recent illness which has kept her bedfast for several weeks. I ' The Woodbridge Junior hockey team defeated the Parkdales by a score of 8 to o on Thursday night, Jan. 24th, at Ravina Park rink, West Toronto. - Notes Around The Town ”Mr; igléyd "Watson, who has been ill for several months is now on the wax to _r_ecovery. -. ' . ' Mr. Robert Goodall, an aged resi- dent of our town, has been confined to his bed for a number of weeks, and while not in a serious condition is un- able to be about. _ . ' Mr. Sherman Blake, teller. at the Royal Bank spent several weeks as relieving teller at Port Credit, is back at his 9191 _post here. ' , , On Friday a very successful dance was held in the Orange hall, under the auspices of the Orange Lodge. Music was provided by Henderson's orchestra and both old and new dans cing was enjoyed by the company. Lunch was provided by the ladies. Euchres are held in the hall every Tuesday night, conducted by the same Lodge. __ __ A ' Mr. Walker Cole escaped what might have been a much more serious accident on Saturday last, when he was thrown from a toboggan, striking his back on a tree, we are glad to hear he is prqgressihg favoya.Yr Mr. Chas. H. Wallace of Toronto, whose parental home is Woodbridge, was recently presented with a seven passenger Cadillac ear valued at $6,000 by the National Sewer Pipe Co. of Toronto. Mr. Wallace has represent- ed this Co. as salesman for 20 years. WOODBRIDGE Woodbridge Local Jottings Mr, E, Phillips Faint who riseently THE MntMWN TIMES & GUIDE and deep sense of real appreciation, which he feels for the splendid man- ner in which the citizens rallied around him in the efforts to attain the prize. He expresses regret that it is not possible to tender personal thanks in every instance but sincere- ly hopes that those who helped him will at least take the will for the deed, and feel that he realizes that had it not been for their kindly help he could not have emerged the suc- cessful competitor in a contest that was warm and close. Congratulations are extended to the Girls High School Basket Ball team of Islington, who it is understood have still to lose their first game. It would be pleasing to have some 1"e- ports of the doings of the team so that the citizens generally may be made acquainted with the work the girls are doing in sporting circles. The two boys gym classes being conducted at the High School under the auspices of the Y.M.C.A., are going along in leaps and bounds and proving quite an attraction to the younger' element of the locality. It is anticipated that before long the mem- bership may be in a position to pre- sent an exhibition of their work to which the citirens may be invited so they may judge of the real value of the training that is being given. St. George's Church were represent- ed at the recent Layman's Conven- tion held at the Carls-Rite Hotel, by the Rev. C. W. Holdsworth, Mr. R. H. Tier, Mr. W. Wootton, Mr. W. Wrinch, Mr. Cale and Mr. Gough. The ad- dress by Mr. Allen, Treasurer of the Synod was very enjoyable, and that of Bishop Sherman, Bishop of Cal- gary, formerly of Holy Trinity, To- ronto, was particularly pleasing and entertaining and highly appreciated by the associates present. The members of the Horticultural Society will be holding their annual meeting this evening in the public school, reports of the proceedings will be made in a subsequent issue. Deputy Reeve R. Marshall is com gratulated upon his action at the re- cent session of the York County Council when he presented a resolu- tion asking that the matter of dang- erous level crossings be presented to the Dominion Railroad Board with a view to arriving at some measure of reform that will further tend to the reduction of these lamentable acci- dents. From all appearances Kipling Av- enue may shortly be designated as a County Road, which course in view of the wonderfully increased amount of traffic on the highway, through the opening up of the surrounding district as desirable residential areas, would seem a justifiable course to take on the part of the authorities. (;ong1ttupiTi'tiiiFji' are entended to Mr. E. H. Halford "dit his recent appoint- ment by the York County Council to the 3membership of the Etobicoke TownshipHigh School Board, for the ensuing -threii' years. on the 6th Con. Vaughan for $16,000 has since purchased the Ken .Rowm tree farm of fifty acres being lot 4, 7th cop, " The " price. pajtrirsiaid to be $9,000. These prices are proof that farm values are somewhat inclined to rise to higher altitudes} It has been suggested that failure of the alfalfa crop during the past two years would have a detrimental effect on farm values in these parts, but the contrary seems to_be the case. Miss Maude Little entertained the Woodbridge Euchre Club on Thursday night 24th inst. which was well at- tended, there being ten tables. Mrs. James Brown succeeded in winning the prize for women, while Mr. Wm. Mitchell, our genial implement sales- man did likewise for men. When playing ceased the members enjoyed themselves" in 'social chatter while quaffing cups of tea and eating sand- wiches etc. _ The race which furnishes power to the Wallace Bros. mill was so choked up with Various layers of ice that, the services of Mr. Wm.' Blake,- the official dynamiter were required to adminster explosives to clear the way and pet" mit a free flow of water to the nlill, sold his farm of . one: ht1nfreryTts? Mr. John Wright, a Clairville old boy, who left to seek fortune else- where 40 years ago, has returned to his native heath. Mr. Wright has been making brief calls on relatives and old friends in and around Wood- bridge,' and has many tales of interest- ing expgriences to impart. . The officers elected for 1929 are as follows: Treasurer, J. E. Harris; Sec- retary, J. W. Ellerby; Managers, Wm. Armstrong, chairman; Alex Marnoch, Jas. Ross, Jas. Bell, Chris Thomson, Murray Coles, Geo. Hugill, Wm. Main.. prize and Arthur Gardhouse; Organist, Miss Evelyn Cook; Choir Leader, Mrs. Wm. Dalziel; Auditors, Wm. Fleming and Alex McKenzie. Sub- stantial bonuses were given to Mrs. Wm. Dalziel and Jas. Davies for their gogd work in leading the choir for 19 8. Mr. E. R. Love of the Bank of Nova Scotia has been transferred to Toronto, where he is playing on the bank hockey team. Mr. Calvert is oe- cupying Mr. Love's position here be- irttransierlyl fr.fy.P, Blaeebridge, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Wood- bridge Presbyterian. church was held on Wednesday evening, Jan. 23. Rev. J. C. Davies in the chair. There was a very good attendance and all de- partments reported a prosperous year. The total revenue for the year is $3386.60 of which amount $932.00 is for missionary work. - Tur. and Mrs. Will Thomson'," Wes- ton, enjoyed the evening spent at Miss Maude Little's euchre party. After; the business nweting :1 Tory enjoyable soeial hour was spent and refreshments served, Members of the York County Coun- eil have taken some very strong ex- ception to the general arrangements that now persist in the County Build- ings, but the sentiment prevails that the linking up with the City in the joint construction of some manner of building is not favourably received. It is really impossible to conceive that anything of a satisfactory arrange- ment could be worked out by the City and County linking up in such a man- ner. The two bodies have but little in common. With the early return of Mr. R. Home Smith from his recent trip to the West Indies there is every expec- tation that some greater activity will be seen in the matter of the develop- ment of the Humber River vicinity with possibly more particular interest being taken in the proposed plan to create the Humber River regatta course Members Are Carrying Out Sea- sonal Series of Entertain- ments-Plans for Future The members of the Islington Bus- iness Men's Association are nothing if not persistent in the work which they undertake, and just now they are all interested in a real drive to increase the membership of the as- sociation, which may be considered the most active general organization in the area, and led this year by President W. T. Hodgson, with whom is associated as vice-president A. J. Johnston and Reg. J. Marshall as Sec... retary. - With these officers are the follow- ing, forming an active executive: Messrs. W. W. Jackson, C. o. Waters, J. F. McAvoy, A. L. Finder and W. Medforth, all of whom are devoting their respective energies to the in.. creased membership drive. Under the guidance of these officers the organ- ization are holding euchre parties the first and second Monday of each month, when really pleasing prizes are contested for in the several games. In addition to these card parties on alternate Fridays each month there have been dances held under their auspices, when good music is provided for the goodly following of terpsichor- ean artists who have become regular patrons of these pleasing meetings. These dances however will be can- celled for the next three scheduled events, Feb. 15, Mar. 8 and 22nd. According to the program the next euchre party will be on the 4th of February to be followed on February 15th by the dance. The officers will be more than pleased to welcome those who have not yet become acquainted at these happy functions on the dates named. Incidentally there is quite some competition on in the effort to win the coveted season's aggregate prize for the euchre score. Specula- tion is running high as to the possible winner. MANY ililMlll1lil1ffS, JI],, WESTUN HIGHWAY SLINETUN IE MEN ABM Road Being Straightened Out and Shortened to Make Direct Routes Into Woodbridge The road from Weston to Wood., bridge is at present undergoing a much needed renovation. Just north of Thistletown and adjacent to the Sick Children's Hospital, where the Humber crosses the roadway which at this point takes a twist that in form may-be compared to the letter S, is regarded as being most dangerous to motorists. Fortunately no accident has ever happened here as most peo- ple are aware of the danger and ab- serve caution while making the curves. However, the steam shovel is at work cutting down Rowntree’s hill, filling in the flat land to the bridge level, avoiding all curves, and grading the roadway to a small percentage of it's present condition. From this point on to Vaughan line the road will be extended to standard width, and in the near future will be put through to Woodbridge. The new Provincial Highway No. 7 has been graded and stoned from Thornhill to Woodbridge and will be continued 'on to Brampton at the earliest opening of spring. A most effective improvement is the cut through from the 10th concession of Vaughan to what is known as the Gore road. Bytaking this short cut two very puzzling gores are avoided and the distance shortened at least one mile. It is said that the Provin- cial Highway authorities are undecided as to whether they will use the pre- sent system to connect with the Brampton sideroad making two sharp curves or cut straight through the farms from the Gore roadto the 8th line corner, where the connection would be more direct, besides short- ening the distance at least a half mile. Work will also commence on Me- Kenzie's hill and the C.P.R., crossing here, where a huge subway will be installed. This highway will, it is hoped, relieve congestion on the Lake Shore and Dundas highways, and serve as the main point east directly through the province to Sarnia and Windsor, In addition to this improvement, the road from Grubbe's bridge to Thistle- ton will be straightened, avoiding the dangerous hill just south of Thistle- ton. This road, when completed, will be one of the best and most liberally patronized highways in the county. The citizens here feel grateful to our local representative, the reeve, for having been instrumental in bringing this about. and VAUGHAN NEWS SENESS HE BUM the assikiates The associates in the bowling league are having a decidedly interesting time with their contests which are creating quite some spirit- amongst Members Assemble for the An- nual Meeting and Election of Officers-Presentations Congratulations are extended to Mrs. Gilbert Bell on her election to the office of President of the Isling- ton Ladies Conservative Association at their meeting which took place re- cently when Mrs. Margaret Scott con- ducted the election of officers for the ensuing year' at the gathering assem- bled at the home of Mrs. GilbertBell. The election resulted as follows: Mrs. Gilbert Bell, President; Mrs. J. Clark, lst Vice-Pres.; Mrs. Mitchell 2nd Vice; Mrs. Langdon, 3rd Vice- Pres.; Secretary, Mrs. Tom Kirby; Treasurer, Mrs. Edwards; Chair lad- ies, Mrs. Barron and Mrs. Newlove. Mrs. Earl Lawson was made an hon- orary member of the association. On behalf of the officers and members a presentation was made by Mrs. Math.. ewson to Mrs. Scott of a pair of can- dlesticks and candles. ISLINETUN WHY © A5508 Mr. Thomas Scarland, retiring fore- man of Woodbridge section of the C.P.R. was feelingly honored at a recent meeting of the Muskoka Lodge No. 217 Maintenance of the way Em- ployes of the Canadian Pacific Rail- The death occurred on Monday, Jan. 28th, 1929, at Calgary, Alberta, of M, Ross Wallace, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wallace, Woodbridge. Mr, Ross Wailag was born March 10th, 1875, he f,ti;l' ded Woodbridge public school and estpn high school, was a member bl the United church and left to take up residence in the West 28 years ago. He returned to Woodbridge and was married to Miss Laura Nattress, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, J, Nattress, at the Presbyterian Church on Feb, 14th, 1903. He is survived by two' daughters and two sons, brother, Mr. N. G. Wallace of Woodbridge; half-sister, Mrs. Orr of Chicago. He was predeceased by his eldest son last April. Mr.) N. G. Wallace left for Calgary Monday night. ' REV. GEORGE I. CRAW MODER- ATOR OF BARRIE PRESBYTERY VICTIM OF BLIZZARD AT MIDNIGHT ' The Rev. George I. Crew, Moderator of the Barrie Presbytery, brother of Rev. A. Craw, Woodbridge, met with a tragic death while returning from a Masonic gathering at Port McNicol. Mr. Craw and a companion were driv- ing home in a cutter the night was bitterly cold and very stormy. The lines were seen by Mr. Craw's com- panion to suddenly drop from his hands, and upon investigation it was discovered that Mr. Craw was dead. The companion continued the journey with the body to Victoria Harbor. Deceased was: one of a family of four brothers, all minister of the Gospel, their father also being a min- ister and. an only sister married a minister. The brothers are Robert, William, and Alex, the latter being a resident of Woodbridge. N. CLARKE WALLACE L.().L. NO. 28 DOINGS Although an unusually stormy night, the attendance at the N. Clarke Wallace L.O.L. No. 28 euchre party on Tuesday night last was more than might be expected, there being 18 tables. The first prize for women went to Miss Luella Robertson, while the lst for men was won by Mr. Arthur McNeil Jr. These parties are held weekly and enjoyed very much by the youth of the community. On Friday night a ball was conduct.. ed under the same auspices which was liberally patronized. Dancing was in- dulged in until the usual hour fox home going. Music was provided by Mr. Floyd Henderson's delightful or- chestra of Bolton, while Mr. Richard Harrison of Toronto acted as floor manager. The committee in charge of the above events are: Murray Inghram, Reeve Castator, Harvey Robertson, and John Miller, SUDDEN DEATH OF M. ROSS WALLACE ONE TIME RESIDENT OF WOODBRIDGE INSURANCE REAL ESTATE LGANS OLD FOREMAN HONORED Wilbert G. Marshall Office: Corner of Bloor and Dundas Streets, Islington. _ Phone: Islington 139. (Sueeeeisor to Your Needs Promptly Attended ie. the late Murray Williamson) MES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1ro, 1929 road held in St. James Hall, Toriinto. Mr. Treadwell, the Secretary-Trea- surer of the lodge read an address expressing the love and esteem in which Mr. Scarland was held by the men of his division. On behalf of the Lodge Mr. Adcock presented Mr. Scarland with a handsome travellingM bag and a purse of gold. Mr. Scarland served the C.P.R. Co. faithfully for 37 years, the time being divided between Orangeville, Caledon Mountain and Woodbridge. The anual congregational meeting of the Woodbridge United Church was held on Monday evening, Jan. let, and there was a most satisfactory attend- ance of the members who took an earnest interest in the proceedings. The Rev, Herbert Lee presided. The financial statement shows the church, and all it's departments to be in a flourishing condition. The total amount raised during the year being $6MIth _ . . - .. When the business of the evening was ended the members mingled socially for an hour when refresh- ments was served. Officers elected were: Stewards, Roy Barker, J. W. Wallace, Garnet Anderson, C. H. J air- man, Levi Elliott, Geo. W. Batrg, Ralph Sutton, Robert Watson, Leroy Livingston, Watson Nealy, Ralph Darker, Watson Farr. Sessions of Elders for 1929, Wm. Watson, W. G. Roper, Jas. Humphries, Dr. G. D. McLean, A. W. Farr, Wm. Hutchinson, John F. Kellam, Thos. Séarland, Jas. Neal, and Boyle Kellam. Trustees, John G. Wallace, John Darker, Joseph Watson, Jonathan Ellerby, John Kel- lam, George Wallace, Herbert Nab. tress, Edgar Watson, Levi Elliott, Alex Cameron, Wm. Watson, and A. W. Farr, Sec.-Treas. . Mr. Mercer of Islington carried off tht prize in a "get aequpinted" eqptesf. On Wednesday, Jan. 23rd Isling'tm}. A.Y.P.A. visited the Branch here for? a social evening. The Woodbridge Executive were in charge of the pro- gra and much credit is due them for may efficient manner in which they conducted the evening. A very amusing contest was one where the company lined. each side of the room and two members from each side went up one by one to the platform, form... ing a quartette, the lady in charge then Rave them the name of a song, it was then their duty to sing it. Some very fine attempts were made but those judged the best were four gen- tlemen, whose musical abilities cer- tainly rank high, these winners were therrgiven a balloon apiece and told that to win the final prize they must be the first to burst the balloon, the young man to do this was then pre- sented with the final prize which was another balloon. Lunch was served by four Wood- bridge and four Islington members and a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close with speeches from Mr. Mercer, President for Islington and Mr. V, J. H. Dumbleton. President for Woodbridge, the Rev. J. H. Kidd Dronounced the benediction and the National Anthem was sung. Bones of at least 2,000 hippopotami killed by prehistoric hunters were found in a single cave in Sicily. ANNUAL MEETING OF UNITED CHURCH .tqrqMr. BEO'OP. ST. tSLiNQTON, ONT". thankful "purr" of satisfac- tion that you will hear from your motor when it climbs any hill, will make you glad that you are using British Ameri- can Gas. Get this thrill of power. "Be Ready With Reddy Power" ISLINGTON A.Y.P.A, AT WOOD- BRIDGE '; (OS