Sherbrooke daily record, 13 avril 1914, lundi 13 avril 1914

[" Sherbrooke Daily Record.Established 1897 SHERBROOKE, QUE., MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1914 ONE CENT GUNMEN GO TO CHAIR Four Convicted of Murder of H.Rosenthal Paid the Last Penalty ttONE CONFESSED HIS GUILT\u2014 WHITBY LEWIS SAID HE DID NOT SHOOT VICTIM.Sing Sing Prison, Ossining, N.Y., April 13.\u2014(Special)\u2014The four gunmen convicted for the murder of Herman Rosenthal, the New York gambler, died in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison at the break of dawn this Easter Monday morning.None confessed his guilt, and none mentioned the name of Charles Becker, the former police lieutanent, found guilty of instigating the murder, but saved by the Court of Appeals\u2019 reversal.MAKES STATEMENT.Of the four who died, Frank Seiden-Ishner, \u201cWhitey Lewis,\u201d made the only statement.Even he did not flat-!ly assert his innocence.\u201cGentle-!men,\u201d he mumbled, as the Y.Si.strapped him in the chair, 'T did not shoot at Rosenthal.Them who said I did was perjurers.For the sake of justice, gentlemen, I say I didn\u2019t.The witness Stannish-\u201d \u201dWhitey\u201d did not finish the sentence.The harness had been adjusted and the current shot his body forward in the chair.He had meant to say that Stannish, a waiter and a witness at the murder trial, had lied, but death Intervened.Seidenshner was the second man to die.\"Dago Frank,\u201d Frank Ciroffici, came first ; \u2018\u2018Gyp the Blood,\u201d Harry Horowi, was third, and \u201cLefty Louie,\u201d Rosenberg, last.In forty minutes all four were despatched.This time would have been shortened had it not been for the overcrowding of newspaper reporters.Their numbers necessitated a shifting of witnesses for each execution.There was no outward incident throughout the procedure.All walked quietly to their doom, and only their quaking knees and the sickly green pallor of their faces attested that the realization of death was upon them.William E.Cashin, Roman Catholic chaplain of the prison, accompanied \u201cDago Frank\u201d to the chair.With \u201cWhitey Lewis\u201d and \"Gyp the Blood\u201d was Rabbi Joseph Goldstein, of New York.Rabbi Mayer Kopenste Long, the spiritual adviser of the Rosenberg family, stood by \u201cLefty Louie.\u201d Priest and Rabbi alike averted their drawn faces from the chair of death, meantime struggling to control their choking throats as they intoned a prayer for the dying.TRIED TO WRECK ELECTRIC CHAIR Ossining, N.Y., April 13\u2014On the eve of the execution set for the four Rosenthal gunmen, \u201cGyp the Blood\u201d Horowitz, \u201cLefty Louie\u201d Rosenberg, \u201cWhitey Lewis\u201d Seidenshner and \u201cDago Frank\u201d Cirofici, an attempt was made to put the electric chair in the death chamber at Sing Sing prison omt of commission, and thus delay the carrying out of the sentence.This was admitted at the prison late last night.It was learned that the special dynamo connected with the electric chair had been pounded to pieces by blows with a hammer, early this morning or late last night.If the damage had not been detected before noon a postponement of the execution would have been necessary.A prison employee is under suspicion and an.investigation is now be ibg carried on by Warden Clancy and Principal Keeper Mclnerny.-+- TOWNSHIP OF STANBRIDGE OFFICERS OF THE MUNICIPALITY APPOINTED FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.' Stanbrldgo East, April 13.\u2014(Special)\u2014A regular session of the Municipal Council of the township of Stanbridge was held in the Town Hall at Stanbridge East.The following members were present : Mayor Robert Kidd, and Councillors A.M.Gardner, Riley Boomhower, 8.P.Knight, 0.M.Blinn and J.Richer.The following were appointed officers of the Municipality : Road Inspectors\u2014Messrs.D.F.Phelps, W.A.Wright, M.Chrysler, M.J.Calaghan and B.J.Scagel.Rural Inspectors\u2014 Mr.A.G.Burnett.Auditor, Mr.0.Hibbard.The following bills were accepted and ordered paid : County tax, $99.-40 ; M.S.Cornell, electric light, $2fi; 7,.E.Cornell, $15.35 ; Soeurs de la Charité de Farnham for four months\u2019 hoard, Louise Gagnon, $24.-+- HEART FAILURE CAUSE OF DEATH.Ai verdict of death from heurt fail-pro was returned at the inquest conducted by Dr.Bachand, coroner, at.No.1 Police Station on Filhny might on the body of Wilfrid luis-iSOlle.Deceased, who had been working for the Oonnectlout Cotton Mills Co.for two or throe weeks, hailed from New Jersey.Ho had only been sick since Monday and was removed to the hospital on Friday moroing from the homo of Mr.Tremblay, 66 Drdm-mond Road, where ho had been boarding, on the order of Dr.Sponsor, who had been called hy I he manager of the Company.Lassello died in the Institution throe hours {later.CHANGE OF DATE OF EXHIIBIION Sherbrooke Fair Will be Held From the 5th to the 12th of September OTHER COUNTY FAIRS .HAVE AGREED TO CHANGE TIME SO AS TO AVOID CLASHING An Important meeting of the directors of the Eastern Townships Agricultural Association was held to reconsider the question of the dates for this year\u2019s exhibition, fn view of an apparent clashing of dates by various other fairs in the province and more especially the choice by Quebec of the week beginning the 31st August.A report of the action of the committee named was read from which it appears that a delegation from the Association interviewed the Quebec Exhibition authorities as well as the Provincial Government in reference to this matter.Subsequently a joint delegation on behalf of the Sherbrooke City Council and members of the Board went to Quebec and Interviewed the City Council \\nd exhibition authorities there.After a lengthy discussion of the whole matter, and In view of the urgent desire expressed by the Hon.the Minister of Agriculture that the date® should not be allowed to clash, it was felt that some adjustment should be made.It was decided, however, that before action be taken that the views of the other fairs interested in this question should be had.Following out these suggestions interviews were held with the authorities of the Brome, Richmond and other fairs.The delegations were most cordially received and all recognized that any clashing of dates would be most detrimental, and an injustice to our agricultural exhibitors in particular.These local fairs generously conceded to this view and arranged their dates so as not to conflict with Sherbrooke.Under these circumstances it has been decided that the Eastern Townships agricultural Association dates shall be those from the 5th to the 12th cf September.Brome dates to be 1st, 2nd-, and 3rd.of September and Richmond dates, 17th and i 18th September.MAY HAVE BEEN BURIED ALIVE Police of Naples Received Word That This Happened to Duchess Neveli CLEANING UP SHERBROOKE Medical Health Officer Preparing to Have Yards and Cellars Cleaned Ont SCARLET FEVER EPIDEMIC IS THING OF PAST\u2014PATIENTS ARE BEING RELEASED.The scarlet fever epidemic being practically ended, the Health Officer can now devote his attention to the cleaning up of the city\u2019s back yards, and other places.Owing to the protracted winter it has been impossible for many citizens to remove their ash piles and garbage heaps, but a few days of April sunshine will thaw these out and put everyone in a position to comply with the Provincial Health laws.Under article 53 the garbage must be removed at least once a week from the 15th of April to the 15th of October.According to article 54, on May 1st each year, all cellars, yards and dependencies of each house must have been cleaned out and all animal or vegetable matter removed.It will he Impossible for one solitary inspector of nuisances to cover the whole city in two weeks.Under the circumstances, the Health Officer will be grateful to every citizen who calls his attention to dirty premises.Complaints should he made to Dr.Pariseau in writing, and informants may rest assured that their names will not he divulged without their permission.Those who have already made verbal complaints are requested to confirm them by letter.RELEASE OF PATIENTS.Five weeks ago the scarlet fever epidemic was at its height and cases were reported at the rate of four or five per day.These have now- to be released.As the liberation is a more j complicated matter than the placing under quarantine, entailing, as it j does, the complete disinfection of persons, buildings and lodgings, this means that 'the fumigators will be working at high pressure day and night.Persons who may be released a few hours, or even a day later than they expected, are asked to forbear.54THTaRADES THIS EVENING BAKEMAN HELD UP AND ROBBED H.E.Frame Brutally Attacked in C.P.R.Yard Farnham at JUDICIAL AUTHORITIES MAY HAVE BODY EXHUMED TO DETERMINE CAUSE! OF DEATH Naples, April 13.\u2014(Special)\u2014 The police authorities were notified yes-; terday by anonymous letters that the Duchess Neveli, who died on iMonday last, was buried alive In a catalyp-tic Condition.The family and the municipal physicians who sanctioned ! the burial admit that the catalyptic : condition was suspected, and that .the burial was suspended until Thurs-j day.Meanwhile it was ascertained by repeated and careful experiments that the woman was really dead.The pol-j ice have notified the judicial authorities that it is probable that the foody will be exhumed as the anonymous letters insist, that there has not been the slightest décomposition in the body.->- THE LADY IN THE STREET OAR He finally looked up from his newspaper, after making sure that the street car could hold no more ajnd was on its way.He observed that the woman in front of him, clinging to a strap, was young and beautiful, He got up almost reluctantly and proffered his seat.\u201cThank you,\u201d she said.\u201cI am very glad to be able to give you a chance to ride In comfort,\u201d he said.\u201cIt is so good of you,\u201d she answered.\u201cThere seeme to bo few men who are willing to stand for the sake of the ladies,\u201d he continued, \u201cYes,\u201d she assented.\"I always am glad to offer my seat to a lady who appreciates my courtesy.\u201d \u201d1 am sure the ladies must always do that.\u201d \"No, I am sorry to say that they don\u2019t.They generally say thank you, but that is easily said.\u201d He looked down as if be expected a further assurance of her gratitude.She returned his gaze for a moment, and then coldly said : \"Woll did you expect me to kisa you Y Col.Rioux Will Distribute Certi-fientes Won by N.C.0's.at School of Instruction BISHOP LAROCQIUE AND OTHER PROMINENT CITIZENS AO-OBPT INVITATION TO BE PRESENT.A review of the 54th Regiment, to which all citizens are cordially invited, will take place this evening at the Armory on Belvidere street.The \u2018Commanding Officer, Colonel Rioux, will publicly distribute the certificates to the N.0.O.\u2019s who have successfully passed the examinations at the last provisional school of Instruction.The Colonel will also affix to the arms of the N.C.O.\u2019s the stripes which they are entitled to wear.A general inspection of the regiment, bugle, signalling and stretcher corps will be held.After the parade a smoking concert will take place for which Bishop Larocque, Mgr.Challfoux and many prominent citizens have accepted Invitations to be present.A turnout of 486 officers, N.O.O.\u2019s and men is expected.The Band of the regiment under the direction of Mr.U.Brien will be in attendance throughout the evening.CONSPIRACY IN PORTOAL Royalists Intended to Place Foreign Prince at Head of Monarchy you A GENTLEMAN.(From the American Boy.) In competition for a prize to bo awarded to the person sending to a newspaper the best, short definition of the word ''gentleman,\u201d a New Yorker who was at that time a student sent the following : \u2018\u2018Gentleman \u2014 A man who has pride without vanity ; courage without hrnvndo, and who is Innately considerate of the feelinge of others.\u201d He received the prize and wrote the words on a curd which ho had framed, and the \u201cgentleman\u201d definition now hangs In his office.\u2022AND WOOD WOODN\u2019T.Marks\u2014I hoar that the Woods have separated.What was the matter?Parks\u2014If Hpoum that Mrs.Wood .wanted him to dye his white hair to match her now lavender wig.FACT THAT THEY GOULD NOT AGREE WAS CAUSE OF PLOT LEAKING OUT.New York, April 13.\u2014(Special) \u2014 A cable to the Tribune from London says : A woll organized royal conspiracy has been discovered, according to semi-official reports.It appears that the Royalists disheartened by the lack of support they had received .from the members of the House of iBraganza, decided to find foreign support and to plate a foreign prince at the head of the monarchy.The,1 plan was carefully matured, | but opinions were divided as to the j person to be asked to accept the throne.One faction wanted a Bri-i fish prince, while another preferred Jan Italian ruler.The dissension nt last grow so bitter that, the plot, leaked out.Several arrests have been made.SOMETIMES GET ALL THE WORDS Heck\u2014Does your wife always get the last word ?Peck\u2014Not always ; she talks with other woman.SERIOUS INJURIES WERE INFLICTED BY ROBBERS, WHO RELIEVED HIM OF $41.Farnham, April 13.\u2014 (Special) \u2014 On Friday night about 11 o\u2019clock as Mr.H.E.Frame, C.P.R.brakeman, was reporting for duty, and on nearing the O.P.R.yard, he was attacked by two highwaymen who knocked him down and relieved him of $41.The robbers brutally kicked their victim into unconsciousness, where he was found some hours later by a railway employee.He was conveyed to Rivard\u2019s Hotel and Dr.Slack summoned, who upon making an examination, found Mr.Frame to be severely injured, an especially vicious kick having been inflicted on bis side.At present Mr.Frame is reported to be slightly better, hat still in a grave condition.No clue as yet has been found of the cowardly miscreants.GLÜBÜilSE BROKEN INTO Goods Belonging to Sherbrooke Parties at Lac Tortue Stolen From Building CARRIED AWAY NEARLY ALL THE MOVEABLES.THREE MEN COMMITTED FOR TRIAL ON CHARGE.The case of Ernest Cote vs.Arthur Guay was heard before Judge Mulvena.The complainant, the guardian of a club house at Lac a la Tortue, in South Ham, discovering that the club house had been broken into and practically all the moveable contents stolen, obtained a search warrant against the defendant, and a large quantity of blankets, pillows, dishes and cutlery were found in his house.He was committed for trial, and subsequently asked for a speedy trial and pleaded guilty.He was remanded to jail till the 14th inet.for sentence.Later search warrants and also warrants of arrest were issued against Hormlsdas Boucher, Elzear Leroux and Joseph Lajeunesse on a similar charge.None of the stolen goods were found on their premises.The preliminary hearing took up most of the day on Saturday.Arthur Guay testified that the three men met at his place by previous arrangement at 6 o\u2019clock on the morning of the 3rd of April, and proceeded on snowshoes through the .woods to the club house, and having ¦ pried the shutters off and broken a window, they effected an entrance, leaving one of the number outside to stand guard.They packed up the goods and divided them between the four, and carried them on their backs to their respective homes.Ernest Cote testified that after they had been arrested all three had admitted having been present at the breaking in and stealing, hut denied 'having taken part in the breaking or having benefited in any way from the proceeds.All three were committed for trial, and asked for a jury trial and were remanded to jail, the question of their bail being referred to a Judge of the Superior Court.ARRESTED ON BENCH WARRANT.Charles Cloutier, against whom a bench warrant had issued for his failure to appear for sentence on the 23rd of March last, upon his conviction for non-support of family, under the Vagrant Act, was arrested by the police and sentenced to pay a fine of five dollars and costs, or 80 days in jail.STOLE RIDE ON O.P.R.David Miller, Reli Jab, two Roumanians from Montreal; Joseph Sullivan, of Trentcn, Ont.; Francois Cloutier, of Waterville, and Joseph Gilbert, of Richford, Vt., were arrested on complaints made by G.A.Ooombs, of the O.P.R.service, on a charge of stealing a ride from Farnham to Sherbrooke.They all pleaded guilty and worn each sentenced to pay a fine of five dollars and costs, or thirty days In Jail.CHARGE OF ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.The preliminary hearing in the case of Julie Dueharme vs.Arthur Tetrenult, of Woedon, for attempt to commit suicide, was adjourned till the 14th inst., and the accused remanded to jail.ALL READY WITH \u201cDANDY DICK\u201d Three Act Farcical Play to be Given Under Auspices of 53rd Regiment LEADING LOCAL AMATEURS IN OASTEJ\u2014WILL BE GIVEN TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND EVENING The preparations which have been going on for some months past lor the production of \"Dandy Dink,\u201d a three act farcical play hy Sir Arthur Wing Pinero, the famous playwright, are all complete.The piece will be produced at His Majesty\u2019s Theatre to-mdfrow afternoon and evenlngl by local talent, under the auspices of the 53rd.Regt.for the benefit of the Regimental fund.It will he under the direction of Mrs.Pilcher, and the caste includes révérai amateurs who have previously appeared on the Sherbrooke stage with unqualified success.The remaining performers who will make their debut on this occasion can be relied upon to do their share in sustaining the reputation of local of local theatrical talent.The play is typically English and accurately represents rural social life \u2014the church, the army, the turf, and even the village police being portrayed in a manner that 'appeals to all who are familiar with English village customs.The re-organized 58rd band will take part, under the .direction of Mr.Felix Badin.A telegram has been received from Mr.O.J.McCuaig, honorary colonel of the regiment, intimating his intention of being present.Many of the old officers will also attend, and it is expected the entire regiment will be included in the audience.Between the second.and third acts the famous sextette from Lucia dl Lammermoor (Donizetti) will be sung by Misses Ransehousen and Kathleen Robins, and Messrs.G.Johnstone, J.T.Matthews, W.A.Weddell and \u2014 Fortin, with Miss Doherty as accompanist.The advance sale of tickets is very heavy, and an all-round good \u2018 performance is assured.The caste ncludes Mrs.Pilcher, Misses Muriel Parkes, Marjorie Palmer, Pansy Wyatt, Messrs.F.W.Colwill, Geo.Chapman, H.G.James, J.T.Matthews, Captains Francis and Pilcher, and Sergeant Brett.Daily News Specials From Eastern Townships IOB FIRM IN BROME LAKE Bernd ville, April 13.\u2014(Special) \u2014 The ice in Brome Lake is still quite firm, .showing no signs of an early (dissolution.BROME FAIR DATES CHANGED.Brome, April IS.\u2014 (Special) \u2014 Owing to the change of dates for the Eastern Townships Exhibition, the directors of the Brome County Fair have decided to hold their annual exhibition on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of September, instead of the 8th, 9th and 10th as previously announced.FIRST BALL GAME OF SEASON.Baltimore, Md., April 13.\u2014 (Special) \u2014Fair and cool weather was the outlook for the opening game of the new Federal Baseball League championship season here this afternoon with Baltimore and Buffalo as the contenders.Indications pointed to an attendance that will tax the capacity of Terrapin Park.Enthusiasts predicted as many as 30,000 persons if the weather is favorable.Archibald Forbes was fond of recounting his experiences in Levin Fifc-shlro, during a lecture tour.When Forfics entered the hall there was not a single soul present.After n bit, however, a man strolled In wnd calmly proceeded to choose a seat.K s.'inis he was a commercial traveller pri ing np at the plane for the night, who had found time hanging heavily on his hands.No body else coming, Forbes said to the \u2019audience\u2019 \u201cWill you have a lecture or will you have a drink ?\u201d \u201cA drink,\u201d said the traveller.ANSWERED Dauber (standing before his picture») \u2014\u2022What do you think I'd better exhibit first ?Candid friend\u2014A little talent, my .boy.H.H.COOK, TRONTO, DEAD Passing Away Recalls Sensation in Connection With Senate Some Years Ago CLAIMED THAT HE REFUSED TO PAY $10,000 TO BE GIVEN SEAT IN THE UPPER HOUSE.Toronto, April 13.\u2014Herman Henry Cook, a veteran business man, and for many years a member of the Dominion Parliament, died yesterday at his residence, Ardnaclolch, Dowling avenue, aged 78.Mr.Cook was president of the Ontario Lumber Company, a corporation which grew out of a business founded by him 56 years ago.Mr.Cook achieved- national celebrity during the general election campaign in the autiimn of 1900, when, though a staunch-.Liberal and former representative, he Issued a lengthy manifesto deoouncing the administration of Sir Wilfrid lianrier, and a few days later followed It up with a declaration that he had been offered a senatorship for ten thousand dollars.The Cook charges were later taken up by a special committee of the He is survived by two daughters, Mrs.Frank E.MacDonald and Mrs.Norreys Worthington, wife of the late Oolonel Norreys Worthington, M.D., M.P., and :our grandchildren, Francis Herman Cook MacDonald, :,H, \u2018Randolph MacDonald, Mar]orie M.MacDonald and »Donald Ryenson MacDonald, all of Toronto.COAT7COOK BAPTIST CHURCH Ooaticook, April 13.\u2014(Special)\u2014The annual meeting of the Baptist Church w\u2019as held In the vestry on Wednesday.In spite of the weather there was a large number present.\tThe\treports from the various branches were exceedingly encouraging.\tThe\tTreas- urer\u2019s report showed the largest receipts In the history of the Church.After meeting all obligations there was a substantial surplus.\tThe clerk\u2019s report showed\tthat\tfifteen new members had united with the Church.The following are the officers elected for the coming year: Pastor\u2014Rev.D.W.Terry, B.A.; Deacons\u2014Messrs.J.Todd, Wm.Wallace, W.H.Allen, Harry Lovell and Charles Baldwin ; Clerk\u2014Mr.A.G.Donaldson ; Treasurer\u2014Mr.W.H.Allen ; S.S.Superintendant \u2014 Mr.W.Wallace ; Finance Committee\u2014 Messrs Wm.Davis, Harry Lovell, Chas Dearborn, Alex.Donaldson, and William Wallace ; Organist\u2014Miss Mabel Parker ; Ushers\u2014Messrs.P.F.Smith and J.H.Davies ; Auditors\u2014 Messrs.Wm.Wallace, E.B.Parker ; Music Committee\u2014 Messrs.W.H.Allen, E.W.Young, J.H.Hunter and Miss Mabel Parker ; Flower Committee \u2014 Miss Sutton, Miss Stevens and Miss Smith.During the year substantial improvements have been made to the Church property.There is now a membership of 146.It was decided to adopt the Duplex envelope system for the Church finance.A solo wan rendered hy Miss Dorris Morgan, which was very appropriate, and a duet was sung by the Pastor and Mr.W.H.Allen.At the close of the meeting refreshments were served.TRAIN WRECK AT NORTH HATLEY Several Freight Cars Jumped Track on Bridge and Blocked Traffic For Some Time PASSENGERS FROM EVENING TRAIN FROM SHERBROOKE WERE TRANSFERRED AT WRECK TO TRAIN FROM NEWPORT.North Hatley, April 13,\u2014(Special) \u2014An accident occurred on the Boston & Maine Railway about half a mile north of the station at \u2018 this place, hut fortunately no one was Injured.Some cars on a freight train going north about 8.80 Saturday night jumped the track near the station, and when they came to the bridge just north of the highway crossing, the wheels dropped through the bridge and piled the cars up in very had shape.About six oars left the track, some of which went over the dump, and others were lying crossways on the track.The passenger train which left Sherbrooke at 9.30 p.m.came as far as the wreck, and the passengers were transferred to a train that came from Newport for them, and the cars of the Sherbrooke train were sent back to Sherbrooke.MONTREALERS RENT COTTAGE Bondville, April 18.\u2014(Spécial)\u2014 Most of the summer cottages in this vicinity axe already rented to Montrealers for the summer months.SUTTON CATTLE FOR ALBERTA Sutton, April 18.\u2014(Special) \u2014 Messrs.Curley & Moflatt shipped ona Oar of young milch cows to Bdson, Alta., the past week at prices averaging close around $50 per head.The shipment was all young cows, close around, five year olds.FOURTH R.M.R.FROM SUTTON Sutton, April 13.\u2014(Special)\u2014 The boxes for R.M.R, No.2 out of Sutton are now coming in and no doubt this route will be opened shortly.No.2 will be the last of the four R.M.routes to be opened out from the Sutton post office.ULVERTON CREAMERY TO OPEN Ulverton, April 14.\u2014(Special)\u2014 The Ulverton creamery will re-open on Tuesday, April 14th, under the management of Mr.R.V.Husk.The directors are Messrs.J.A.Wad-leigh, Ed.Bothwell aod Gordon Atkinson.ANTICIPATE GOOD SUGAR SEASON Bond aille, April 13\u2014(Special)\u2014 The maple sugar season now promise® to he much more prolific than was first anticipated.Both sugar and syrup made in this vicinity this spring are of exceptionally fine quality.NEW CREAMERY AT MANSON-VILLB.Manson ville, April 13\u2014(Special)\u2014 The Lyndonville Creamery Co., of Lyndonville, Vt., has purchased from Oliver Bros, a building lot and have several men hauling ice and building a large ice house.Work will be started immediately on the new factory, This company has a factory at Glenton and Dunkin where the cream is pasteurized and shipped to Boston.The company has several teams collecting cream through the Country, and hauling It to their factory.QUEBEC ASSOCIATION OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES.Melbourne, April IS.\u2014(Special) \u2014 I\u2019he semi-annual meeting of the Quebec Association of Congregational Churches will be held (D.V.) In Zion Congregational Church, Montreal, on Thursday and Friday, April 16th and 17th, 1914.Sessions will he held on Thursday afternoon and evening and Friday morning and afternoon, with the closing exercises of the Congregational College in the evening.The programme gives special attention to the theme of \u201cEvengelism,\u201d with papers on the \u201cNeed of an Evangelistic Revival,\u201d by the Rev.R.Hailey Trill, B.A.,* Cowansville, Que., and '\u201cConditions Essential to Evangelistic Work,\u201d hy the Rev.Herbert Moule, B.D., of Montreal, and address on \u201cPersonal Evangelism,\u201d hy the Rev.Lachlan A.Maclean, B.A., Danville, Que.; \"The Church an Evangelizing Power,\u201d bv the Rev.G, Ellery Read, Sherbrooke, Qne.; \"National Freedom and National Character,\u201d by the Rev.Hugh Pedley, D.D., Montreal.Every Congregational Church in the Easter Townships should be represented by pastor and delegates at these important meetings, as their success depends on each church being represented.THE WEATHER Fair and becoming milder.THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE with which is united The Eastern Townships Bank.SIR EDMUND WALKER.C.V.O., LriL*D.r D.C.L., President.The cars were gotten back on to j ^^EXANDER LAIRD, General Manager, the rails about 4 o'clock Sunday |JOHN AIKD* A88t' General Manager, morning, but it was after 9 o\u2019clock!._\t_\t.before the track was put in comlt- Capitol,$15,000,000 ROSt,$13,500,000 tlon for the passing of trains.The passenger train going to Sherbrooke, which should have left here at 7 o\u2019clock Sunday morning, did not leave until about 10 o\u2019clock.the NOTHING VERY SERIOUS.Mrs.Casey\u2014Och, Pat, whin the docther told yoz ye.had something wid a Latin name to it a yar\u2019rd long, didn\u2019t it «care yez?Casey\u2014Shure an' it did, Norah.But whin he only charged me ¦ a dollar for it, Oi knew it didn\u2019t ^amount to much.OBSERVANT CHILD.Mother\u2014You know what a party is, don\u2019t you, dear?Doris (aged four) \u2014Yes, mamma; a purty is where you go and stay a little while and pass your saurcr buck for some more and stay another little while and.go home.DISTRESSING WASTE Jock\u2014You\u2019ve won first prize in raffle, and yet ye\u2019re miserable.Sandy\u2014Yea ; it were jlst ma luck, buying two tickets when one wad ha\u2019 done.It were jist a sixpense wasted (Tit-Bite.) 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