The Huntingdon gleaner, 5 avril 1928, jeudi 5 avril 1928

[" s + : À fi A F 3 Sele a.\u2018 i» + at) + À 2 \\ ) 5 A f:' SIXTY-FIFTH YEAR PLANS FOR NEW CANAL Beauharnois Project Still Under Official Consideration.Plans of the Beauharnois Light Heat and Power Co.for a new canal between Lake Francis and Lake St.Louis, on the St.Lawrence, are still under official consideration.Sets of the plans, which call for construction along the south shore of the river, have been placed before the department of railways and canals and the department of public works for approval under the Navigation Waters Act.There appears to be some doubt, though, that any decision will be made by either department until the Supreme Court of Canada renders judgment on the reference by the Dominion Government respecting the question of federal and provincial jurisdiction over water powers.Hon.C.A.Dunning, Minister of Railways and Canals, and Hon.J.C.Elliot, Minister of Public Works, are absent for the Easter recess.In their absence, officials are reluctant to express an opinion in regard to a suggestion that the passing of the Beauhar- nois Power bill by the Quebec Legislature in reality hands over development of an eighteen mile stretch of the St.Lawrence deep waterway project to a private concern, Hinchinbrooke Council Met on Monday, 2nd inst.members all present.Mayor Wallace presiding.Un wolion Lhe following buis were passed: John Hamilton ÿZ.uv, W, A.Jvanileson $1.uordou Luus- den $l, John A, Jamieson $16.00; Willard Simpson $6.20; Geo.»r.Williams ps; Roderick Arthur $4.«v; Arden Douglas $1, Leslie Arthur $45.36; Hugh ratton 51; Robt.J.Steele $16; J.Shearer $2; Fred Laberge 5H0c; Robt.\u2018Lhompson $2.00; Walon Perkins $2; vohu Leggett $1.25; Wm.simpson $2.2» Alton Farquhar $2.25; Harold Steele $19.50; John Granger $3; Orick Pollock $1; Robt.Priugle $3; Henry Iarquhar $1; George Clauson $6.55; Geo, Elder $2.75; Wm.Shearer $4.50; T.S.McFar- lane $3; Walton Perkins $6.50; EK.A, McHardy $2; Erle Shearer 50c; T, Savage $5; Fred Faubert $1; B.Laberge $6; J.A, Boyd $63.75; John Dorais 50c; Gabriel Prevost $4.50; Leon Savage $5; G.Dorais 50c; Felix Carrigan $1; Gordon Shearer $6.75; Ernest Savage $5; A.Herdman for services re dog by-law $55; James M.Wallace, expenses re the selling Fortune property; Secretary.preparing Jurors list, $14.66.Motion was passed approving of the bridge between Caughnawaga and Lachine.On motion was appointed rural District No, 8, On petition of Angus McNaughton, Mr.M.W.Leehy was appointed to examine the ditch draining his land.The Secretary was asked to advertise for tenders for the\u2019 building of the Island Road.GORE Mr.M.Manson of Malone, spent the week-end visiting friends here.Mr.James Flynn and sister returned home Saturday from Chateaugay, N.Y.Mr.and Mrs.Arthur Dear and little daughter of Chateaugay, N.Y., spent Sunday with Mrs.Jas.Graham, who returned with them.Miss Stella Herdman spent the weel- end with her aunt, Miss Eva McCrack- en.Mr.Stanley Henderson is the guest of his grandmother, Mrs.Jas.Henderson.- Mr.Robt.Howe was the week-end guest of his daughter, Mrs.Cyril Foster.The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs.G.J.Graham Thursday afternoon, March 22nd.The meeting opened with singing.The President, Mrs.D.McCartney being absent, Mrs.Robt.Anderson read from I Cor.13 chapter.The roll was called, the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.A letter of thanks was read from Supt.Secy., also a splendid report of the Presbyterial recently held in Montreal.The meeting closed with singing and prayer.Considerable work was accomplished on children\u2019s garments.Lunch was served by the hostess.The Trail Rangers held their regular meeting Friday evening with a good attendance, The collecting for the Bible Society has been done, the contributions being much larger than last year.It is with feelings of deep regret that word of the death of Mr.Thos.Henderson, a resident of the Gore for over sixty-two years, who died at his home, Grand Forks, B.C., Friday.March 23rd.Deceased was In his 78th year.He had been in falling health for some time, and had been confined to bed for three weeks previous to his death.Mo leaves to mourn his loss his wife, formerly Miss Mary Armstrong, two daughters and five sons, The daughters are Mra, Eddie Graham of Grand Forks.Mrs.Chas.Gray of California.The sons are George of Aberdeen.Wash.Herbie and Kenneth of Grand Forks, Wallace of Anyox.and Wil- ble of New Mexico.Much sympathy is extended to fhe herravod.Mr.and Mrs.Stanley Whaley and daughters were the guests of Mra, Oeo.McCracken on Sunday.Seven now pupils were added to the roll at Johnston's Sehnol.Dist.No.2 on April 2nd.Richard McIntosh inspector in We are pleased fo report Mr.Jag Todd is improving.Mr.Sam.Herdman and Mr.Stanley Whaley returned home oh Friday evening after spending a week in Ottawa and other points.ATRRCRIBR TO THE HUNTINGDON GJ.FANER 50TH.WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF ELDER COUPLE Many Friends And Relatives Gathered to Partake of + \u2018Bountiful Repast.Dr.Maclean Delivers Address.Aged Couple Presented With Select Gifts.On Thursday of last week a very happy event took place at the home of Mr.and Mrs.John S.Elder, Hunt- ingdon, when their family, relatives and friends gathered at their home to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding.~ Dinner was served at half past eleven to over seventy-five guests.The living-room and dining-room were suitably decorated for the occasion in yellow and white.Mr.and Mrs.Elder were seated at the dining-room table with their three children and six grandchildren.Also at the same table were Mrs.Elder's niece, Mrs.Jennie Fruser, and Mr.Elder's brother and sister who were present at their wedding fifty years ago.After dinner was served Dr.J.B.Maclean, of St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church, spoke in his usual happy manner and congratulated Mr.and Mrs.Elder on having spent fifty years of happy wedded life together.He referred to the respect in which they were held in this community and alse in the church of which they were members.At the close of hie address he expressed that their friends wished to show their love and appreciation in a more tangible way by the presentation of a number of gifts.They received several gold pieces from the family and friends and were also recipients of a mahogany clock, gold cameo brooch.gold mounted cane and gold salt and pepper shakers.All joined in singing \u201cFor They Are Jolly Good Fellows,\u201d after which a very suitable reply was made by Mr.Kider.He referred to their marriage fifty years ago and said that their wedding was not a large one but he was pleased to say that three of that gathering were present to celebrate their golden anniversary.He told a number of amusing stories and in concluding thanked those present for their kind remembrances to both Mrs.Elder and himself.Mrs.Elder in a few words expressed her thanks and was pleased to welcome their many friends.Short addresses were made by Rev.W.Ross, Mrs.T.W.Kelly, Mr.W.W.Pringle and Mrs.Wm.Buckham.Mr.and Mrs.Elder were married March 27th., 1878, by Rev.J.J.Casey.Mrs.Elder was formerly Miss N.Rebecca Buckham and she is the third member of her family to celebrate their golden anniversary while Mr.Elder is the second in his family.Both Mr.and Mrs.Elder celebrated their birthday in January.Mr.Elder being 84 years and Mrs, Elder 83.They resided on their farm in Elgin until about 15 years ago when they moved to their present home in Hunt- ingdon.Their three children, Jessie (Mrs.N.F.MacDonald), George and Andrew, also six grandchildren were present on this happy occasion, also twenty nieces and nephews.The relatives who attended the an- niversury from a distance were: Mr.and Mrs.Wm.Buckham, Buffalo, N.Y.; Mr.Vernon Buckham, Winona, Minnesota; Mr.and Mrs.Younie Bry- sons, Mr.and Mrs.J.5.Rutherford, Mr.and Mrs.Andrew Rutherford, Mrs.W.G.McGerrigle, Mr.and Mrs.John S.Cavers and Rev.and Mrs.W.Ross of Ormstown.Ormstown Council Met on Monday, Mayor P.Curran presiding.A petition favoring a bridge at Caughnawaga was signed by the Council.On motion of Coun.D'Aoust, seconded by Coun, Chambers, Mr.Treftle Duval was appointed a councillor to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of T.T.Fontaine, A letter from Lawyer was read demanding $56.00 Mrs.Tremblay on account of falling and breaking her arm the sidewalk in January.The Mayor was appointed to interview Mrs.Tremblay in regard to this matter.Complaint was timber on the street the property of Paul Secretary was ordered Mr.Mason to have these removed.The Secretary was ordered to write the Beauharnois Electric Co.H.Martin for her on of some in front of Mason.The to notify timbers made asking them to fulfill their promises made last December of a cheaper light rate and no metre rental.The following accounts were oOr- dered paid: Urgel Faubert, snow shoveling $16; F.X.Primeau.work on sewer line $2.80; Alex.Richards, snow shoveling $2.63; H.W.Ovans, snow ploy work $1; Curtis B.Welch, cartage $3: Beau- harnois Eleetric Tight Co.$49.48; P.A.Bradley, board $4.50.ORMSTOWN Miss Hazel McCracken spent the week-end at Franklin with Mr.and Mrs.N.Brooks.Miss Greta Rankin spent the weekend here.Mrs.Harold Williams was in Mon- trenl for several days of last week.Miss G.Laberge, Chief of Local Telephone Staff, was off duty on account of the illness of her brother, Armand.Miss Laura Walsh is spending the Easter season in Montreal.Special music will be given on Easter Sunday by St.Paule United Church choir.Misses Melva and Elma Campbell HUNTINGDON, QUE., THURSDAY, APRIL 5TH., 1928.MR.W.K.PHILPS RESIGNS FROM SECRET ARYSHIP Treas.For Huntingdon For Ten Years.At the Council meeting on Monday cvening, Mr.W.K.Philps, our Town Secretary, pressed for the acceptance of his resignation to this office.The persuasive powers of the aldermen were not sufficient to induce Mr.Philps to continue the office throughout the year 1928.Mr.Philps has held this office for 10 years, during which time he has served the town well and especially so as a collector of taxes, for at the end of each year we read where the arrears are reduced to a minimum.We regret to report this resignation to office but we are pleased to know that Mr.Philps is withdrawing from the town\u2019s services on account of his ever increasing insurance business.Godmanchester Council Met on Monday, April 2nd, all members present, Mayor W.J.Sherry, presiding, A petition was presented, signed by the ratepayers residing near the south-west part of the Town of Huntingdon and was praying for the installation of a water hydrant in that vicinity so that they could have better fre protection.After some deliberation the Mayor, Councillor Robb, and Secretary were appointed a committee to wait on the Town Council and have an understanding in regard to have a hydrant installed to meet the requirements of said petition, T.J.Whealon.Oliver Leblanc and Alex.R.Smaill were appointed special municipal officers to enforce By-Law No, 192.The following bills were ordered paid: Making Jurors\u2019 list $13.15: Fdmund Sherry.work on Road District No.4.$8.37.The Premiums on the Surety Bondy of the Secrotary were ordered paid hy the Municipality, A resolution of approval of the construction of a vehicular bridge between Caughnawaga and Lachine was unanimously passed by the Council, The Mayor and Councillor Quen- neville were appointed to attend the meeting to be held at Ste, Martine in the near future in connection with the proposed bridge between Lachine and Caughnawaga.The Secretary was authorized to advertise for tenders for the sale ot three corporation's dump wag: Franklin Council Met April 2nd., 1928.Present, the Mayor, Mr.C.R.Barr and Councillors Lamb, Supernault, Brooks, Tremblay and Barrett.Moved by Coun.Lamb, seconded by Coun.Brooks, that the bill of L.Cus- son for $5.90 be paid.Carried.Moved by Coun.Barrett, seconded by Coun.Supernault that the Mayor and the Council Board be appointed a committee to attend the meeting at St.Martine about building a bridge from Caughnawaga to Lachine.Carried.The Secretary presented a by-law for muzzling and tieing up dogs in the Municipality.Moved by Coun.Tremblay, seconded by Coun.Brooks that By-law No, 114 be read.Carried.Moved by Coun.Barrette, seconded by Coun.Supernault, that By-law No.114 be read a second and third time and homologated.Carried.Moved by Coun.Brooks, seconded by Coun.Lamb that W.A.Campbell be appointed to carry out By-law No.114 or any person or persons appointed by the Mayor at $5.00 per day, one day a week.Carried.ORMSTOWN The special services being held this week are drawing large audiences.On Thursday evening Dr.Stevenson will be the speaker.Dr.Wilson will be in charge on Friday evening.Rev.Mr.Hughes of Huntingdon spoke on Tuesday evening and Rev.Mr.Morrison of Howick on Wednesday.Mrs.Hanna is visiting friends Franklin.Dr.Cloutis, Gen.Secy.of the Lord's Day Alliance movement made many friends on his visit to Ormstown last week.The attendance at both services on Sunday was large, and all were greatly helped by Dr.Cloutis\u2019 inspiring and instructive message.Mrs.Fred Cooper and daughter Dorothy of Montreal were in Orms- town over the weck-end.Mr.Wm.English spent a couple of days last week at Morrisburg, Ont.Miss Purse is visiting her sister, Mrs.Walter Harkness at Dewittville, Que.Mrs.George T.Sadler returned home last week froin Montreal.Mrs.Wm.Gebbie of Howick, was the guest on Monday of Mrs.Finley Wilson.Mr.Henry Winter spent a day last week in Valleyfield.Mrs.Thos.Hanna, Mr.Welsh and daughter Maude attcnded the funeral at Franklin on Sunday of the late Mrs.Robt.Wilson.Miss Florence Dunn of Valleyfizld, is spending a few days at home this week on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs.R.A.Dunn.Mr.H.B.Patton attended the_funeral of the late Mrs.Arch.Bell of Huntingdon on Tuesday.DUNDEE Messrs.Wm, Templeton and L.Cairnie of Montreal were recent guests at the home of Mr, and Mrs.Wm.D.Fraser, Mrs.Wm, MceMillan and daughter Margaret spent a day or more lin Montreal recently.Mrs, Mary McNaughton at is visit- spent several days of last week in Mon- ing at the home of her brother.treal.4 Mr.Duncan McNaughton.Has Served as Able Secy.- EXT KERE 4 Yr.Old Child Bitten by Dog In St.Anicet On Sunday a dog belonging to Mr.Alex.Stirling went wild and in its fury ran into Mr.Leslie's little four year old girl and bit her in the neck.Mr.Leslie was near at hand and was able to save the child from furfher injuries.It is thought the dog might be suffering fram rabies for it died Tuesday evening showing all the symptoms of the disease.The head was sent to Montreal for diagnosis.The dog that bit the child was wearing a muzzle at the time, but apparently was\u2019 not of the tight fitting variety.The Pasteur treatment is being administered to the little girl.The Stirling dog was seen fighting with a strange dog about three weeks ago and we believe the strange dog was then shot and buried.III ELEETERX FIRS E CRE SCORE ESSOR SERIE ECOLE RC LEE EEE E RS SY TT RAT T TI TE TL OBITUARY THE LATE GEORGE bi, MIENRY Une of the older residents of Trout River, wlgin, passed away ou Saturday, March 24wn, 192%, in the person of George Klder Henry in his 79th year, ho having been born on March 29th, 1849.He had been in poor health for the past three years.A member of Llgin Presbyterian Church, he was very conscrva- tive in temperament, quiet and inoffensive in his habits, and Withal of sterling character.1t has been guid of Lim that his word was as good as his bond.His father, John from Scotland when he was about twenty-four years of age and settled on Trout River.His mother was Margaret %ilder.Mr.Henry lived practically all his life on his farm.In his younger days he joined the company of volunteers commanded by the late Capt.Geo.Anderson of Athelstan.On one of his trips to camp with this Company they went to St.Johns, Que, and in after years he never tired of telling about his trip to SL.John's, which shows how little people travelled in those days.Although not a member of the volunteers at the time of the Fenian Raid, he remembered iL quite well.He used to tell of seeing the soldiers on the othez side of the river, 1200 strong, \u2018Marching on fo Trout River Lines, He, in company with a neighbor mounted their horses and accompanied the soldiers as far as Holbrook\u2019s bridge.There was a short, sharp skirmish.and the Fenians were soon cleared out.Mr.Henry leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, his children, Jas.C.of Kenaston, Sask., Mrs, W.F.Napier, of Dundee and John G., at home, also his sister, Mrs.James Switzer of Darlingford, Man.He was laid to rest in Athelstan Cemetery on Monday.March 26th.THE LATE MRS.BELL.The neighborhood was shocked and saddened to hear that in the carly hours of Sunday morning last, one of our most respected citizens, Mrs.Archie Bell, had passed away, after n very brief illness, of appendicitis.Mrs.Bell, whose maiden name was Mary Isabel Patton, was born in Godman- chester nearly 61 years ago, and mar- ricd to Archibald Bell in July 1890, and brought a bride to the home in which she died.She was of a cheerful disposition and a great worker at home ns well as in the Church.She belong- cd to Elgin Presbyterian Church, was a faithful Sunday School teacher, n member of the W.M.S., as well us Ladies\u2019 Aid in all of which she was a capable and efficient worker.She was n devoted wife and mother, a kind neighbor, and noted through the neighborhood for her hospitality.She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, and three children, Walter and Grace at home and Hazel in Montreal, and three brothers and two sisters.The funeral service, conducted by her pastor, Rev.P.McK.Sampson, was largely attended, and the many benu- tiful flowers, testified to the love and esteem in which she was held.She was interred in the family lot in Huntingdon ccmnctery on Tuesday of- ternoon.St.Anicet Council Met, Monday, April 2nc., the Mayor and all Councillors present.On motion of Coun.Alf, Prim- eau, the following accounts were ordered paid: E.Dumouchel $5.90, E.A.Quenneville $26; Insane account $583.84; H.Helnault $8.10; D.Gendron $46.45; P.J.Dineen $13; G.Dupuis $3; Art, Trepanier 311; Edm.Trepanier $1.50; F.Fournier $17.80.On motion of Coun.Beaudry the Mayor was authorized to ask the Minister of Roads through Mr.A.Philps, M.L.A.to grant us 50 per cent, of the cost of all roads to he built during the current year.On motion of Coun, Alf.Prim- eau, a sum of $411.85 was granted to O.Bonneville, haing the balance of costs due for the building of 0.35 mile of the lower Newfound- out road.On motion of Coun.J.C.Smyth, F.X.Quenneville was appointed road inspector for the Ridge Road.On motion of Coun.D, Castagner this council gave its approval to the proposal of building a hridge from Caughnawaga to Lachine.DEWITTVILLE Mrs, Frank Martin spent Wednesday Henry, came last in Montreal visiting her sister, Miss |\" Margaret Gordon.Miss Eva Lewis went to Montreal on Tuesday morning to visit relatives and friends.Miss Edith Tessier spent the weekend in Montreal.3 8 | x J EARLY CLOSING BY-LAW T0 BE ENDORSED Godmanchester Council Asks For Fire Protection For People at West End of Huntingdon.Secretary Philps Resigns Office.Counter Petition Received by Council in Opposition to Early Closing of Retail Stores.Met Monday evening, Board all present but Ald.Faubert.Moved by Ald.llunter, seconded by Ald.Brown that the following accounts be paid: St.Vincent de Paul account, $100.; Asylum acct, $524.79, and Beauharnois Electric acct, $129.17.Carried, with Ald.Bicknell dissenting.Ald.Bicknell reported progress in regards to the securing of a town dump.Moved by Ald.Derochie, seconded by Ald.Bicknell that the chairman of the Light Committee be authorized to enter into a contract with the Beau- harnois Elcetric Co.for the lighting of the Filter Plant.Mr.11, R.McCracken made application for a water connection to his lot.The matter was left in the hands of the Water Committee.Mayor Sherry of the Township of Godmanchester appeared before the Council on behalf of a petition which the Godmanchester Council had received from a number of Godmanches- ter ratepayers.The petition asked that fire protection be given them, claiming ns their lawful rights that they were paying a higher water rate than the townspeople.Ald.Brown: Mr.J.T.Ewart was talking to me about this matter recently and I suggested to him that the interested parties should get together and usk to be annexed to the town.They would then have a sidewalk, lights, reduced water rates and fire protection.Ald.Hunter stated that he had told Mr.J.T.Ewart when in conversation about this same matter that the reason for the increased water rate over the townspeople was to help defray the general overhead expenses of maintaining the system.Ald, Brown: As chairman of the Fire Committee 1 recommend that we permit the people interested in this matter have a hydrant installed at their own expehse but under the supervision of the town.Ald.Bicknell thought the people of Westmount had no reason to find fault.about the higher water rate for they are not mortgaged, so to speak, for the filter plant, yet every property owner in Huntingdon is.Councillor M.T.Robb of Godman- chester said he believed the Godman- chester Council would be only too willing to pay the expense of the hydrant but we would like to make sure that the town reels would go to a fire should such an occasion arise.guarantee our so doing.Mayor O'Connor then told the delegation that he was quite certain a sot- isfactory arrangement could be arrived at.The matter was then left over for further consideration.A counter petition to that asking that an carly closing by-law be passed wis presguted to the council.It was headed by F.Lefebvre & Son.This counter petition bore names of 4 number of people who were not merchants, Ald.Brown: 1 did not think that when the first petition was circulated that it was the intention of those who fostered it to close wp a laundry, =» garage, à restaurant, or any such places but to have the retail places close on four week day nights of each week.Upon the request of the Mayor Messrs.J.W.Stark, W.BE.Lefebvre and Fred l.efebvre were asked to express their views on the matter.Mr.Stark said that although their name headed the original petition they were not its prime movers.Mr.Stark instanced that during one summer they closed at 6 p.m.three nights a week and that it was that year they did their best business, He personally expressed himself as in favor of the early closing.Mr.W.E.Lefebvre stated that he endorsed the counter petition and thought that the three night closing cach week was sufficient, Mr.Fred Lefebvre, whose firm headed the counter petition cited how it was detrimental to his business to be closed so many nights each weck, for it was at nights that many suits were fitted and delivered to customers.He was, however, quite agreable not to retail other merchandise in the evenings.Mr.A.E.Hunter, who arrived for the latter part of the meeting spoke on the early closing petition, Mr.Hunter thought the early closing bylaw should be passed if we arc going to have a law abiding town, otherwise we are going to have a wide open town, and particularly is this so in regards to being closed on Sundays.Mr.Hunter said that one could go to stores here on Sundays and buy books, magazines, tobacco, fruit, cameras, violin strings, collars and groceries, ete, Mr.Hunter contended that the people can buy these things on Saturday night and have the stores closed on Sunday.The restaurant places could be open on Sunday but let them sell eatables, but nothing that they may have in stock such as some of the aforementioned articles.The motion of Ald.Derochie, seconded by Ald.Hunter was carried unanimously, accepting the counter early closing petition of F.Lefebvre & Son, but as the original petition contained so many more names of the retail merchants of Huntingdon, that the original petition he duly considered.Ald.Bicknell then gave notice of motion that he would present at the next council meeting a by-law in ac- cordance with the petitioners, of the petition headed by Pringle, Stark & Co.and others asking that the stores be closed early on four nights a week.i ATTORNEY GEN.INVESTIGATING GILBERT CASE One Metcalfe The Accused Still at Large.Must one be killed befure the law can pronounce on a case of murderous assault is the thought that has been going through the minds of many of our readers during the past ten days.On Sunday, March 28th.Matthew Gilbert was getting ready to drive to church and asked a young man, if man he should be called, by the name of Metcalfe, aged 17 to go and hitch his horse.Metcalfe landed at the Gilbert home a few days previous and waa staying on approbation basis.Metealfe in attempting to hitch the horse had the harness in a considerable tangle which meant Mr.Gilbert had to go to considerable work to properly hitch the horse, after which the two drove to Huntingdon.When arriving in Huntingdon Met- calfe informed Mr.Gilbert he was not going to church and left him to go to church alone.At chore time Mctealfe was asked to gu and start the chores and shortly after Mr.Gilbert followed, only to find nothing had been done When Metealfe met Mr.Gilbert in the stable he struck him with a stick and attempted to put n bag over his head when he had him down and a rope around his neck.In the scuffle that ensued Metcalfe bit Mr.Gilbert's fingers.Mr, Gilbert who is a man well nigh four score years suffered much from the mauling but when he got to his feet a party was heard passing and he called oul murder.Shortly Met.calfe and Mr.Gilbert went to the house.A message was sent to Mr.Gordon their neighbour who answered the call and shortly Metcalfe wns taken to Huntingdon by the bailiff, On Monday, Metcalfe appeared before Justice of Peace Thomas and was defended by Mr.Armand Longtin.The case was dismissed on the grounds that the accused was held over night with- aut a warrant.The case is now in the hands of the Attorney General who has Provincial detectives investigating the case.PLANS A LIVE STOCK MEN'S OLUR At the time of the annual meeting of the Canadian National Live Stock Records, which took place in Toronto, Unt,, on March 30, considerable discussion ensued as the result of à suggestion put forward by Mr.Frank Napier, Secretary, Canadian Ayrshire Breeders\u2019 Association.Mr.Napler's suggestion wus that a committee be appuinted to consider the forming of a Live Stock Men's Club which would, as far as possible, be modelled along the lines of the famous Saddle and Sirloin Club of Chicago.This latter Club, it may be mentioned, not only provides a central meeting place for American Live Stock Men but as well is also what may be called a \u201cHall of Fame\", photos and paintings of men who have done signal service to the livestock cause heing hung around the walls of the Club, As a result the discussion which was taken part in by J.D.Brien, Hon.Dunean Marshall, Jas.Bowman and others.Mr.W.A.Dryden.chairman of the Record Committee appointed the following to act as a tentative committee to formulate plans for such a Club: Col, R.MeEwen, T.ondon, Ont.President Canadian Co-operative Wonl Growers\u2019 Association: J.D.Brien.Ridgetown.Ont, Second Vice-Pregident Dominion Shorthorn Breeders\u2019 Assac'ation and Serratarv.Eastern Canada Live Stock Uninn; 8 EF Todd, Toronto.Ont.Secretary Industrial Council of Canadian Meat Packers: W.H.Porter, JTondon, Ont.Managing Editor Farmer's Advocate and Frank Napier.Huntingdon.Que, Qor'y, Canadian Ayrshire Breeders\u2019 Association.of NEWITTVILIE Mrs.(Dr) Brown and daughter.Miss Dorothy of Montreal, arrived on Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs Brown's parents, Mr.and Mrs.James Ritchic.They will remain until after Faster.Mrs.Wm, Ovans and Miss Mary Ovans spent Monday in Huntingdon, Miss Irene Holiday arrived home on Saturday evening after a three weeks visit with friends in Ottawa and Pem- hroke, Ont.Mrs.Fred Murphy and daughter, Dorothy, have returned home after «pending several weeks with Mrs.Murphy\u2019s daughter, Mrs.James Hennessy, in Syracuse, N.Y.Mr.James Castell, Sr., who spent the winter with his daughter, Mrs.Prevost in Sabrevois, Que., returned home last week.Ald.Bicknell asked permission to purchase 12 to 18 trees to he planted in Prince Arthur Square.The request was endorsed by the Council, and at the same time the Park Committee was authorized to purchase the necessary plants for this year's planting in the Park and at the' triangle.Moved by Ald.Bicknell, seconded by Ald.Derochie that tenders for a corporation man be advertised for in this week's Gleaner.Tenders to be received by April 20th.Secy.-Treas.Philps asked that his resignation be accepted and to go into effect in May.It was then moved by Ald.Derochie, seconded by Ald.Bick- nell that tenders for a town secretary he advertised for in the Gleaner, tenders to be received by May 4th, Ald.O'Hare: Do you not all think it would be well to have the light just below the lower bridge moved onto the bridge and have the cement stump in, the road removed.The recommendation was endorsed by the Council and the light will be EIGHT PAGES FORT COVINGTON FOSTER BOXING BOUT BENEFIT 30 Rounds to be Fought in Firemen\u2019s Hall to Benefit Brigade Treasury.Sports like everything clse have to give place to something new and In Northern New York the sport that is now drawing the big crowds is boxing, At a recent bout in Malone 1600 peuple are supposed to huve been present.The Fort Covington Fire Brigade are to hold a benefit on the 13th, gf April in the Firemen's Halll The evening's eutertainment is to be provided by six boxing houts when the following will provide the programe Joie Wilson of Fulton, N.Y., vs.Ted McDonald, Boston, six rounds, Spider LaMundy, Malone, vs.Spike Murphy, Canton, six rounds.M.McNamara, Toronto, va.Mixer Reyome, Malone, six rounds.Kid Nye, Malone, va.Knockout Borden, Canton, four rounds.Mickey Delmont, New Jersey, va Battling Warren, Canton, four rounds.Slim Ellsworth, Fort Covington, vs.Young Perry, Malone, four rounds.HOWICK Miss Margaret Whillans, who has been for some time nursing o private case in Montreal, is home to spend Laster with her parents, Rev, Dr, and Mrs.Whillans.Mra.Mastic of Ormstown is at present with Mrs.D.Moir, who is not just as well as her many friends would II to have her.Mr.A.MneGregor was in the city on Thursday last.Mr.David Ness, the week-end with \u201cl\u2019dgewood Farm.\u201d Knox Church Guild are holding an Easter tea at the home of Mrs.Jas.Miller on Saturday, April 7th, from five to cight p.m.The United Church Y.P.S.arc buay practising n play which is to be held in the Hall on Friday evening, April 20th.Mra, Jumes West and daughter Mary, were In the city the latler part of the week, Miss Ellen Cowan ig spending her Itaster holidays with her parents at Lachute.Inspector ii.Brady visited Howick Intermediate School on Tuesday, Nurse 1°.Gordon returned to Mou- treal on Monday.Mr.C.IL Petch of Hemmingford, motored to Howiek on \u2018luesday to address the Women's Institute mecting in the Hall on \u201cThe World's VPopula- tion and Îts Food Supply.\u201d Madame Loiselle, teacher of the French school, is in a Montreal hospital with a broken leg, the results of a full which happened between Lhe Creek and Station.Miss Mildred McTeer is spending her Enster vacation nt Hullville, Ont, the guest of Rev.Donald and Mrs, Mac- Lead.Mr.Stuart Roy attended the formal dance nt Macdonald College on Friday evening.Specinl Faster muse and services will be observed in Georgetown Knox and United Church on Fuster Sunday, April 8th.Howick Intermedinte School staff have been appointed for the coming scholastic yenr with Mrs.R.Younie, Principal, Miss F.Barrington, Intermediate and Miss Ritchie, Flementary.ROBSON Mr.Henry Stewart has treated himself to a new Chevrolet coach.Mr.W.I.Stewart and Mr.F, Gos- lin were business callers in Montreal Inst Thursday.Mr.and Mrs.Frank Perras arrived home Monday night from the West, They have been with friends at Mom- art, Sask., since August, Mrs.I.E.Cleland and Mrs.W.Sample visited Mrs.Harold McNaughton, Hemmingford, on Friday.Miss Logan and Miss Shephard of Montreal spent the week-end with their friends, Miss Evelyn Grant and Mrs.Willis Clark.Miss Evelyn Grant returned to Montreal Monday after spending the past two months with her sister, Mrs.W.Clark, Mr.and Mrs.Percy Brown and family of Mooer's were Sunday guests of Mr.Henry Brown.Mr.Walter Sample hus had the misfortune to lose two of his best cows quite recently.Sorry to report Mr.Robert Clark Is quite poorly.Last week he received a kick from a colt in the ribs, Mr.Norman Allen is suffering from poisoning in his hand.Mr.W.H.Stewart and Miss Elleda motored to Plattshurg Sunday and vis- fted friends.An acroplane was seen passing over here on Sunday.Mrs.W.J.Cleland of La Tuque, who has spent the past three weeks here with friends returned home this week.Mr.Fred Sweet has made another sale from his Ayrshire herd, having disposed of Thorncroft Defiant Mac, to Mr.James B.Shear of Old Homestead, Putnam Station, N.Y.DEWITTVILLE The regular monthly meeting of the W.C.T, U.was held on Thursday last at the home of Mrs.John Gordon.There was a good attendance, and considerable business was transacted.\u201cThe officers and Superintendents of the various departments of the work were all re-clected unanimously.Committees were formed, to purchase material for comfort hags for sailors, and to buy also suitable articles with which to fill them.Plans were discussed in view of holding a bazaar during the summer.Fach member contributed 25 cents for the budget fund of the Provincial organization, and a small contribution was voted to be sent for the department of World's Missions.Af-.Ormstown, spent his parents, at duly changed, and the cement stump levelled.orne Council then adjourned to April 20th.ter the meeting, refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughters, Mrs.Allan Ritchie and Mrs.Frank Martin. Page 2 The Huntingdon Gleaner Published by the Huntingdon Gleaner, Inc.: Offices in the Brown Building .v\u2026saseon+osce-0e.Huntingdon, Que.A.Beaudin & Sons, Ormstown, Que., Agents.Subscription Rates, $1.50 to Canada or the United States; $2.00 elsewhere.Advertising Rates on Application.Huntingdon, Quebec, Thursday, April 5th., 1928.The Title Question.Nine years ago the House of Commons went on record as being opposed to titles being granted in Canada.It was sent as a suggestion to the King, who in theory is not bound to obey the suggestions of any one but who, in actual practice, depends on the advice of the prime minister of each dominion when he thus honours any one.Mr.Cahan has given notice that he intends discussing the question in the House of Commons once more, and a more or less free discussion of the question is now being held throughout the Dominion.There are many who take a very decided viewpoint against any titles being granted.Their argument is that this is a democratic country and that success brings the respect of fellow-citizens, therefore, a title does not add anything, while on the other hand, it may lower the recipients in the eyes of many.Another group of people believe that titles should be granted.First because the holders have earned some recognition; secondly, that the bestowal of the honour opens avenues of communication which broaden the viewpoint and tend to develop strong family groupings in Canada.A third group believe that a judicious bestowal of non-hereditary titles can be helpful to all concerned.The last suggestion is more or less of the middle course and attracts a good deal of support.Frequently there are men who have served Canada well and who deserve some reward from the State.A money grant is out of the question for obvious reasons, while an honour from the King gives both recognition of service and firmly places the recipient in Canadian social life for the balance of his lifetime.Should a favourable decision be made along the third line the stumbling block, and it is a real one, will be that the appointments will be partizan.That cannot be avoided, for the pressure that would be brought on any prime minister, will necessitate that his list be made up of those who give support to his political party.With that goes the inconvenience and danger of having to deal with those whose only claim to the honour is that they have made a great deal of money or have generously sup- ported, in one way or another.the political fortunes of the|\u201d] government in power.That type of individual does not deserve a knighthood, and the granting of a title to him would only lower the prestige of all.There have been suggestions that a non-political committee should make the selections, but that is contrary to our form of government, and would aggravate instead of improving the situation.We have had our experiences, and have learned our lesson, so unless some good solution can be found most people feel that we have gotten along very well in the past few years, and can continue as we are.Community Service.Two plans are underway in the town of Huntingdon just now that deserve general support.One concerns the Huntingdon Academy and the other calls for the construction of a new curling rink.The place of the Huntingdon Academy is so well established that perhaps nothing need be said about it, yet on the other hand there is the danger, that any institution faces \u2014of going to seed\u2014and for that reason, if for no other, the present plans should be carried out on a broad scale and in such a way that not only will the celebration on the 24th.of May be a success, but also that the local pride in the institution will be increased.We should not only commemorate the fact that the Academy is seventy-five years old; we should plan so that it will grow in importance and value.Educational systems have shown great progress in the last twenty- five years and we should keep Huntingdon Academy well up to the top.The courses of study as prescribed by the provincial authorities are good enough in their way, but they are not good enough for Huntingdon Academy or the district from which it draws its scholars.The Academy must broaden out, and to do that the teachers, and the commissioners must have the support of the people of the county, and the celebration on Victoria Day is the first move in that direction.There are now signs that the discussions regarding the construction of a new curling rink are bearing fruit.An active survey of the financial situation is being carried on and it is expected that within a few days a definite decision will be arrived at.The plans now being formed call for a larger rink, both for curling purposes, and for club room uses.Perhaps, in a town the size of Huntingdon, the latter is of more importance than the former.At the present time we have no public place where the local citizens both young and old can gather in a social way and be on an equal footing.An athletic club lends itself admirably for such a purpose, and if large comfortable club rooms are provided it will be possible to have a place in which all can take pride and where many will gladly go during the winter months.Subscriptions for the curling rink should not be confined to those who play the Scotch game, but should be made by all who are desirous of having a good club room where they can go at any time and feel that they are entitled to be there because they have contributed towards its construction.The Quebec Legislature.| The session of the Quebec legislature was comparatively brief.The legislation submitted was not contentious in character, and with no financial worries, the government was able to complete its programme in good time.Legislation