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â€" vrr VVVVV VII had every facility .to challenge it. Another phase of this “fishing” is no doubt shown b ' the long lists of estionsplace on.the Order Paper is sessxon by Liberal members, dealing with all manner of appoint- ments, admln’iatrative changes de- partmental. dec 1310118 and other tran- In the Public Accounts Committee "Tommy“ \‘ien (Liberal; Lothiniere} has been quizzing militia department officials and ex-ofl‘icials. with a View to finding out all about Cane- dian war expenditure overseas. He asked Mai-Gen. MacBrien if records could be produced in connection with one matter under discussion, and the chief of the General Stafi‘ said, “Yes. but they would fill three rooms like this.” It is in the Public Accounts .Committee that scandals come to light, when there are any, and it is vorth noting that the late Government came through preceding sessions with a clean record, though members of the Liberal‘ prosition RA]. 1“...“ ’. -313l' The Government‘s safety really flies in the fact that neither section of the Opposition desires an elec- tion this year. After the trcmhlml years of the war and the period im- mediately succeeding, it is time to 0et (lawn to business. There are big {robiems before the administration. and altlicnigh the Cabinet shows a disposition to delegate its resuonsi- bility to special committees, and the first half of the. session has seen but little of importance accomplished, private members are anxious to ex- peditexconstructive work. Standing committees are Well attended. and problems of griculture. fisheries. railways and soldier re-establish- meat grappled with conscientiously. So far. the \Vest has virtually mon- opolized the . agricultural ,commitâ€" tee‘s attention with the Wheat Board difficulty. Donald Sutherland (Conservative, South- Oxford), had a poser for the Government in regard to its decis- ion to) saddle upon a special commit- tee of Parliament the responsibility of finding out the right thing to do about the Crow‘s Nest Pass agree- ment. When the Premier admitted that. Cunt'erenees had already been held between the Ministry and the: railway executiws and the latter had expressed cunriirrenCe in the Ht?(’t‘$$ii_\' of an immediate reductinn on basic cemmmlities, Mr. Suther- land rose tn point nut that. the GOV- ernmeni, in sending the issue to a rummittee. was thus responsible for deferring such rate reduction. He said: “The Prime Minister has told us that thelrailwuy companies I I] Y'l\ l’\1'.’\-\n .1 The Goth-'ernment’s majority of 17 on the railway rates divisionâ€"or 15 as the Liberal Chief Whip admitted next dayâ€"shows what must happen should Progresisve and Conservative Opposition deliberately combine. The Government has a total strength of about.116. with the Speaker in the chair. while the Opposition can muster 118. On the division referred to, nine Progressives and several Conservatives were away without being paired, while two Progressives and the Independent member, A. W. Neill, of Comox-Alberni voted with the Government. It was a curious antiâ€"climax to Premier King’s ap- peal for a Dominion-wide viewpoint. in the matter.that three Opposition members should throw in their lot. with the Government on this vote. stating specifically that they were influenced thereto by local (-onsicl- erations 111 British Columbia in res- pect of certain freight Stfllmltlttls. - u uvthUHlK'L' U! [[118 House because. apparently, the Government has not. the. courage to declare What It Intends to do. Surely these are nut. ttm mm who were so emphatic in telling the country what they were {:0â€" ing to do in regard to thi‘ I other matters! A pious hope has been expressed by some Liberals, privately, that the Government may see tit to elevate to the Senate or the bench one or two of the present Cabinet Ministers, who are not regarded as sources of strength altogether. Hon. George P. Graham appears himself to regard his position at head of the Militia Department as rather a misfit. Hon. D. l). Mackenzie, Solicitor-General, is well known to be slated for a seat in the Supreme Court of Nova Sco- tia when the proper time comes. As for Hon. James Murdock, he has had some rough passages in the House, in connection with which active support from his colleagues was conspicuously missing. There were times when it looked as if Hon. James might. wreck the Government if the Government did not drop him lI‘S . ~ v"...yuu-\-a are prepared to make a reduc- tion in freight rains, but are waiting to Sm: what the Govern- ment. will do with mirg‘ard to P0- newiug the suspensim of the Crow‘s Nest, Pass 3:; fl, .\'¢_>t,\vithstamling that. the ponsibility to be placed upon is now u (nmmittm 0f Personnel of the .FOurteenth Par- liament, only two months old, is al- ready changing gradually. In addi- tion to the Senate vacancy caused by the, death of Hon. F. P. Thompson of Frederickton, two Quebec mem- bersâ€"Liberals, of course,â€"have been called from the Comons. Ma- jor Gustave Boyer of Vaudreuil- Soulanges, now sits in the Upper Chamber, and has been succeeded by J. R. Ouimet. The Kamouraska seat was vacated a few .days ago by Adolphe Stein, on appointment to ai judgeship, and the by-election date set for May 29. Capt. J. T. Shaw took his seat for Calgary “West about a month after the session began, but is still threatened with defeat, as Hon. R. B. Bennett has taken the election case to a higher court, and the decision rests on the marking of a very few ballots. Among those mentioned as possibilities for the forthcoming Senate appointment is one member of the Commons. One- siphore 'l‘nrgeon, member for Glou- cester. N.B.. since 1900. '91.: V-nan -\-\~v\-|A \1 - l was the unusually candid admission of Hon. Ernest Lapointe. Minister of Ulririne. that the administration had '~ I been goveran by the grunt old pat- ronage principle. Resignations of Sir David Watson. Brig-(Flen. Tremâ€" hlay and Mr. Gravel. members of the toard. were asked when the new J (hivernment. assumed oti'ice. Their t-ili’imencv was. unquestioned and the two tirst named had rendered dis- tinguished service overseas. In re-‘ ply to inquiry by Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen. Mr. Lapointe confessed that (ienmal \V‘atson as owner of the Quebec Chrtmicle was persona non grata to the new administration, which could not he L‘.X[__)(‘Ct9d to work with a gentleman whose. newspaper criticized the Department. 8. W. Jacobs (Liberal. George Etienne- Cartieri. declared that The Chron- icle attacked the Government "every morning before breakfast.” As a matter of fact. investigations show no such series of attacks or severe criticism of any kind. Rt. Hon. Mr. Meighen read some correspondence on the subject which placed the Government in a very unpleasant light. and quoted one close friend of Sir David as writing: "I do not, con- sider it. too much to say that what the Huns failed to do. the Liberals succeeded in accomplishing kitling him.” In any event. the action of the Government. in declaring against the principle of a newsliaper owner rendering public service on such a body as the Harbor Commission is a curious variation from its pro- nouncement against the McMaster resolution aimed against the practice of men who hold directorships in big fi-A AAâ€" C. G. Power (Liberal, Quebec South). Among thoSe supporting it was Fer- nand Rinfret (St. James), editor of Le Canada, in which paper Sir Lo- mer Gouin and other Quebec statesâ€" men are interested. In ViBW’ of the personnel of other Quebec members attacking the militia estimates, and the silence of the Ministers, it may be taken that some of the latter, at least. were sympathetic. In future, the Government will probably take the precaution to air controversial matters in caucus beforehand. MajonC. G. Power. who moved the reduction of the militia training vote it brother of a recent appointee to Quebec Harbor Commission. Dis- placement of the former members of that body came under discussion in the House when a vote of $1,500,000, to be "advanced” to the Commission for terminal facilities was put through. Here. again the Govern- ment found itself on the, defensive, and not. the least interesting feature Before Hon. Mr. Graham withdrew his estimates temporarily, he was faced with an amendment to cut them by $1,100,000" almost wiping out the grant. This amendment was gro‘po‘sed hy nonless _a personage than I Militia camps will be seriously af- . fected, it held at all, this year, as a , result .of reduction in the estimates, . followmga show of force by Quebec . members in the House. Unsupport- . ed by his colleagues in the Govern- , ment, or by any member on his own . side, Hon. G. P. Graham was in the peculiar position of a Minister up- holding his estimates with the aid of the Conservative. Opposition only. The result was that he held them over, and in the subsequent party: caucus met the. Quebec insurgents with a compromise. Last year’s es- timates for annual training amount- ed to $1,500,000. This year the King‘ tlabinet brought in an estimate of 81.400000, which, it. is understood, has been cut to $1,000,000. As city corps training. according to custom, in the early months of the year, have already used their proportion, it is not ditficult to understand the view of a highly-placed official who des- ,cribes the vote as “No good at all.” Brig-Gen. J. A. Clark, Conservative member for Burrard, who made a special appeal in the House against. any such compromise, quoted ex- perts to the etfect that omission of training for a year would result. in disorganization of the whole Militia force. Canada’s expenditure, by the way, on defense. is much less than that of other British Dominions per T capita, or that of any civilized coun- - try in the world. i Isactions of the Government .prior to last December. With a Liberal Gov- ernment in ofliceâ€"«if not m powerâ€"! there, pught to .be no djfl‘icuity in supplying the information deemed by members en the Government side, but the lack of charges would appear to indicate a iack ot maternal highly disappointing to scandal seekers. limit. Increase your productron and your profits. A portion of your profits deposited to-day in our Savings Department will have far greater purchasing power in the future. 8550.000.ooo.oo “- yma ‘nl .3.“ C6 our land to the éggoflunity H. PHONE 602 râ€"lvl BY PRACTIOUS COLT (M ildmay Gazette.) Last Thursday afternoon Mr. Ad- am Darling and his son Stanley re- ceived very severe and painful in- juries by being kicked by a three- year-old colt. Mr, Darling had been mal’s heels. The colt, however, sud- denly and without warning” let fly at Mr. Darling, kicking him on the left arm betwe n the elbow and the shoulder, causing a double fracture, one piece of the bone protuding through the skin. A small, artery was also severed, and it was with the greatestdifficulty that the flow of blood was stopped. Dr. Carpenter set the fractured arm and Mr. Dar- 1:“.s. I“. Some of the- largest items in the estimates of ‘the Trade and Com- merce Department still'remain for consideration by the House. One of these is a proposed vdte of $280,000â€" the same as last yearâ€"for Trade Commissioners and Commercial A- gents. Hon. H. H. Stevens, Conserva- tive member for Vancouver Centre, and ex-Minister of Trade and Com- merce, is to discuss the item when it comes up again. It will be recall- ed that Western Ontario United Boards of Trade, meeting in Wood- stock last February, urged the Gov-a ernment to make more adequate provision for Canada’s organization of trade commissioners abroad. On several most important issues this‘session, he had been in the position Virtually of leader of the House, not alone the Conserva- tive Opposition. Asuie from this interesting situation, however, he has quite gV'idently risen high in the esteem of the Progressives, many of whom had evidently pictured him as a specialist chiefly in caustic cri- ticism. As the session has advanc- :ed, they have found in him a won- derful grasp of public questions, and an ability, through experience, study and mental activity, to see further ahead than most men. No member ticular. when he rises to speak, than the leader of the official Opposition. and it is an Open secret that his wide knowledge of certain involved mat- ters has been sought by and freely given to members not within the circle of ,the Clinservative Party. 'Wlll', be 'Seen at 'Iâ€"fheatre. in “Hands 01f ” . p honor. the famous novel by William McLean Raine, . by George B. Marshall. This big pic- ture will run toâ€"morrow and Satur- day nights, the . Needles to say, being a Mix pic- ture, It IS Fenlete with action. Prob- ably one Of. thebiggest things Mix has done, it took more than two months to film the thrilling incidents so v1v1dly narrated in written story. Among the blg scenes is a stampede of a herdof Wild horses, staged with real western realism. . In the path of this onrushing herd IS a four-year-old youngster, snatchâ€" ed up Just In time by theintrepid MIX and lifted to safety on his saddle horn. '11115 18 said to be a moment of suspense rare-1y found or dared in shadowland drama. Throughout the picture Mix “A fit At the annual meeting of the Me- thodist Ladies” Aid last week the ef- ficient staff of officers for the past year were re-elected, viz., Mrs. Wil- liam Moore, President; Mrs. W. A. Armstrong, lst Vice-President; Mrs. W. Wilcock, 2nd Vice-President; Mrs. J. A. Heard, Treasurer; Mrs. F. W’. H. Hicklmg, Secretary; Mrs. W. Miller and Mrs. G. Mitchell, Parson- age Committee. Mother’s Day was fittingly observ- ed here on Sunday. The services in the churches were appropriate and many pink and White flowers were worn in honor of mother. Flesherton. (Our own correspondent.) At the annual electiOn of officers in the Wlomen’s Institute here the following were elected for the cur- rent yearz. President, Mrs. O. W. Phillips; Vice-President, Mrs. Rob- ert Best; 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. William Inkster; Secretary-Treasur- er, Mrs. William Henry. The ladies had a successful year, closing with a balance on hand of $152. The total receipts were $1,187, expenditure $1,035.. The ladies. have already this season had a nice row of maple trees planted on the Sydenh-am street front of ‘theHMemorial Park -â€"v-- V‘VVL_UFO‘Q Mix will be seen as a cow-puncher and a Texas Ranger. His leading woman 1s Pauline Curley, a sixteen- year-old beauty, whose .talent ~ has been demonstrated in. various. big screen successes. - v â€"v, way ‘0“; all“ but". Needles to say, being a Mix pic- ture, It IS PeDlete with action. Prob- ably one Of. thehiggest things Mix has done, it took more than two horn. This is said to be a moment of suspense rarely found or dared in shadowland drama. Throughout the picture Mix Will havo ample oppo’rm distinct novelty will b added in a comedy role interpreted by Mix’s; favorite horse, who is seen in a ser- iesHOf unusual close-ups. ° - ---."II L - mu uue mw town to-m‘orrow with another breezy western picture.'-” He will“ be seen at the Veteran Star Theatre in “Hands 011?,” an adapta- tion of the famous novel by Willi-am McLean Ralne, which was direcged by George B. Marshall. ThlS big plo- ture will run to-morrow and Satâ€"ur- dall nights, the 19th and. 20th YARNEY, ONT. v w-nu AMLAJIlJ. Mr. Henry Howard has sold his recently purchased house and part of the lot to Mr. Malcolm Leitch and purposes building a new house on thgptheg part. of the lot. -.~-vvvw-.LU UIUIUU. Mr. HJarâ€"did Fawcett has purchased a new Ford car. Swinion Park spent Sunday with Mr. Charlie Moore 3nd family. Mrs. Kester and daughter, Mrs. Willard, of Boston, U.S.A., who were {residents here 30 years ago, are the guests of Mrs. G. B. Welton. while Visiting old friends for a few days of Flesherton, was married to Mr. Norman J. Wiley, only son of Mrs. R. J. Wiley of Owen Sound. Rev. J. T. Conn conducted the ceremony. The young couple will reside here and we wish them happiness and prosperity. Dr, Murray, with his usual in- ventive genius, is installing a radio outfit at his residence and expects soon to listen in and enjoy the splendid musical programmes being rendered in distant cities. ‘EVERYTHING‘IN FAR-M MACHINERY” Mr; George Richardson is up from Toronto on a fishing holiday here and will visit his. brother at Owen Sound. Renfrew Cream Separator Turns easy. Guaranteed to do the work. _ ..__, _-v., ...uumpuuwalbc. Mrs. W. J. Bellamy is visiting her brother. and! aged mother ,near 001- lingwood. .Mr. Bellamy, R. P. Bel- lamy, Mervyn Osborne, Miss Kate Bellamy and Mrs. J. W. Henderson motored down to spend Sunday with them. Church a‘ few evenings ago the fol- lowing Stewards were elected for the ensulng year: W. H. Bunt. Re- corder; Joseph Blakel‘ , Robert Rich- ardson, Thomas Benthan, Thomas Clayton. Mr. 13th was. elected dele- gate to distrlct meetlng. At the morning servme 1n the .‘church on Sunday the congregatlpn elected the following representatlves on the Quarterly Board: F. H. W. Hickling. Dr. E. C. Murray. R. G. Holland, Henry Down, Eloy Thistlethwaite. xgnfl 117 1' mer’s daughters at Brighter) and To. W‘A~ ApAMS WAGON S BRANTFORD BUGGIES We can quote that Will inte you a price on any Farm Machinery rest you. We also carry a stock of Our advice to Farmers is to be prepared for the work that is to come. .A little forethought now may save them money later. See our stock of Cockshutt Plows Harrows, Cultivators, Etc. We handle the only self-oiling Separator on the market 5? Messrs. Charlie :ardson, Miss 'I Holmes, were at Beach on. Sunday ago, has made 'ing 'inh‘bilox‘r‘éfia‘é'fi‘i,’ and his friends were pleased to see him able to be again at church on Sunday evening. . Mrs. A. Tedes of Toronto is visit- mg her gisger,_Mps._‘(I)_r.) Turnbull. ‘l..- wvcn V “Mr. J. Pi BIN-1t. returned to the city on Monday after a visit with his brpther here. v _â€"Vvv-y -V--v. \utol LULIIUUIIo Mrs. T. CLBlakely has returned from visiting her old home in Torâ€" _ Miss Hazel Oke, who has been very ill recently in Toronto, conveyed through her father Sunday morning touching thanks to the ladies of the Methodist Church for sympathy and beautiful flowers sent to her. We are pleased to learn Miss Oke is now lnll‘QI‘OYIIl‘g some. ‘ Mrs. Edgar Bellamy and children, of Toronto, are visiting at Mr. C. W. Bellam "s. ‘ , Mr. .. W‘. Bellamyjs having his verandah improved with a new coat of paint. Mr. Johnston Cullen, who was seizecl with a_ stroke a: few months V --__ vâ€"‘ w svu nvuu‘uvw ”a?“ and Miss Sandiland of Badjeros V186- ited her SlStel‘. -Mr. and Mrs. Will Moore‘visited‘ his sister. at Qurham on Sunday. ~ @hq meekzenq __With relatives Miss Trjmble and MISS Charlie and George Rich- [Ra-\AHQO‘I‘A