The Huntingdon gleaner, 1 février 1939, mercredi 1 février 1939

[" A country is largely what its women make it, SEVENTY-SIXTH YEAR Record Sized Crowd Expected At Figure Skating Carnival Sale of Seats To Date Indicates Large Crowd Will Be Present\u2014Nicely Varied Program to be Presented by Skaters of Montreal Winter Club Preparations are being made receive a record-sized crowd at the Huntingdon Skating Rink on Saturday evening when about 30 figure skating artists of the Montreal Winter Club will present a dazzling carnival of figure skating of various kinds.Last year but one row of seats were placed on the ice around the outside of the ice in order to take care of accommodation.This year two rows will be placed around the ice surface.Elsewhere in the rink arrangements have been made to take care of a large crowd.Although the program was ther- oughly enjoyed last year it as more or less of an impromptu one, whereas the one this year has been prepared, practised and performed previously.The program this year will be different to that presented last year.There are some outstanding artists of the blade amongst those who will be taking part here on Saturday.It is expected that the exhi- hition of the Club Pair Champions.Misses Audrey Joyce and Helen Marr, will be particularly good as will the presentation of the International Club Champion, Miss Patricia Gault.Miss Gwen Chambers, the Club Professional.will be turning in her usual fine performance.Mr.Wingate Snaith, runner-up in the Canadian Campionships in 1935-36, will be seen in a single exhibition and can be counted on to delight with his smooth style.Acrobatic, waltzes.Jaul Jones.singles.pairs, fours, eights, ensembl®, comedy, skating and other numbers | have been lined up to make a well | rounded program.A glance at the program showing the skaters who are to take part is sufficient proof of the quality of the skating to be presented.There has been to date a heavy run on the seat sale and there is every likelihood that providing the weather is at all favourable there will be many who will find themselves unable to gain admittance to the rink.For this reason those who are anxious to attend will be well advised to get their tickets early.Special music over the sound system will be provided by records brought by the Montreal Winter Club.Immediately following the figure skating carnival at the rink a dance is being held at the Chateau at which a large number of people is expected to attend.OFFICER OF 1.0.OF.AT ORMSTOWN ARE INSTALLED too suffering POST CARD GOES ON LONG HOLIDAY ON WAY TO HUNTINGDON It took a post card four years to come from Constable, NY.to Huntingdon, Quebec, a distance of 17 miles.In the fall of 1934 a Canadian farmer visiting with his daughter at Constable, N.Y.wrote to J.L.Pelletier, Huntingdon County agronomist, regarding a certain farm in Hinchinbrooke he was interested in for his son.The card was posted at Constable as was noted by the postmark on it.A short while ago Mr.Pelletier received the post card.A few days afterwards he met the man on the street in Hunting- don who wrote the post card.Mr.Pelletier spoke of the card at this time and great was the surprise of the farmer when he had learned that the card had just been received.In the meantime just where had the post card been hiding?Police Seek Hit-and-Run Driver Here Valleyfield Police Here Today Investigating Sunday morning.shortly before 10 o'clock, a close call to a fatal accident occurred near Fred Des- jardin's on Highway No.4, when Delore Vinet was riding his bicycle te St.Bridget\u2019s Church, Trout River Lines.Delore Vinet, aged 18, is employed at James Nesbit's and left for church in good time.Whether he was hit by a car or truck is yet unknown.At any rate Vinet is from concussion which was perhaps largely caused through the fall he suffered.The bicycle was badly broken which would indicate it must have been hit.At the time of writing Vinet was unable to give any information on the accident, as everything in the past appears to be forgotten.Vinet, when found on the road, was taken to the Church and in the early afternoon Dr.Claude Saint-Onge was Brother Wm.Roy assisted by Brother M.Ruddock, of Excelsior Lodge.Huntingdon, in the absence of D.D.G.M.Bro.Warren Sadler, installed the officers of Ormstown 1.0.0.F.Lodge No.50 on Tuesday evening, January 24th, into their respective chairs as follows: P.G.Bro.Russell Marshall; N.G., Bro.Allan Ross; V.G., Bro.L.R.Ross; + Fin.Treas., Bro.Donald McEwen: LS8NG.Bro.Wilfred Bryson: Warden, Bro.Earle Moore; Cond., Bro.Douglas Sproule; Rec.Sec.Bro.Kenneth Campbell; Chaplain.Bro.Ivan Barrington: RS.VG.Bro.Samuel Cullen: L.S.V.G.Bro.Allan Cavers; R.S.S., Bro.Lorne Elliott; L.S.S., Bro.James Cullen: I1.G., Bro.Walter Roy; O.G.Bro.Cameron Bryson.The chairs of Fin.Secretary and R.S.N.G.elecr were not filled owing to the absence of Bros.F.S.Rugar and Stanley |.Rorison.Minister Sues Val d'Or called.Upon the instructions of Dr.Saint-Onge, the father, John Vinet of Valleyfield.took the lad to Valleyfield where he was to enter the Valleyfield Hospital, Valleyfield police passed through Huntingdon this morning on way to make investigation.Country Boy Has Most Advantages Such Was Decision In Debate at United Church, Robson The Young People's Society of the Knox United Church at Robson held a debate in the Knox Church Hall on Tuesday evening, Jan.24.The subject debated was \u201cResolved that a City Boy has more advantages in life than a Country Boy.\u201d The speakers on the affirmative side were Miss Beryl Shurman and Mr.Walter Keddy while the country boys\u2019 side For $10,920 Alleges Defamation Through Unwarranted Arrest\u2014Was Acquitted Of Charge Damages of $10.920 are sought by Rev.Donald McLeod.Presbyterian minister at Val d'Or.Que,, in an action against the town of Val d'Or alleging defamation of character, notice of which was served on the town Monday.January 23rd.The suit follows the honorable acquittal of the minister.with costs against the town.on a statutory charge.The declaration of the plaintiff declares he was arrested last July 23 | by assistant police chief Pat Feeney.without a warrant, insulted and humiliated before many persons, refused bail for two days and forced to stay in a bare cell \u201clike an ordinary criminal.\u201d Moreover.at his first appearance in court, Feeney, despite the protest of the minister and his counsel, took Mr.McLeod's picture and his finger-prints, the complaint continues.The plaintiff also asks.besides damages, the return of the originals of the picture and fingerprints.Mr.McLeod points out his previous high standing in the municipality, and says his name was blemished by the improper prosecution, which, he says, was without basis of fact.The minister claims a monetary loss of $2,050.Besides, because of the scandal, it was impossible for the Presbyterian Church to promote him, by which fact he has lost so far $1,000 and will suffer an eventual loss of $6600, he says.Damage to his reputation and honor he estimates at $1,000, and there was ably upheld by Mrs.G.Ward and Mr.Percy Barr.This debate proved very interesting and entertaining as some of the speakers used their humour to good advantage.The judges were Mrs.V.Rose, Mrs.W.A.Churchill, and Mr.Charles Barr who decided that although being close, the winners were the negative side.that is in favour of the country.A very large crowd was present who enjoyed it as it was certainly an improvement over the debates previously held by the Y.P.S.The latter part of the evening was spent in dancing after which lunch was served by the members of the Society.Town Councillor were legal fees in consequence of |\u2019 his criminal court trial of $270, making a total of $10,920, : Remy G.Taschereau is counsel for |who was elected to the Huntingdon Mr.McLeod.J.0.MICHAUD, Town Council by acclamation THE LEADING ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN THE DISTRICT OF BEAUHARNOIS HUNTINGDON, QUE., WEDNESDAY.FEBRUARY 1st, 1939 this district tomorrow.Extending A Welcome to Ayrshire Breeders FOURTEEN LECTURERS TO ADDRESS YOUNGER FARMERS AT COURSES A special invitation is extended to the older farmers of the Chateau- guay Valley to attend the short courses in agriculture which will be opened on Monday next in Hunting- don and Havelock.These courses are held for the benefit of the younger farmers in both communities but the invitation is extended to the more experienced farmers as the sponsors of this course feel confident that they too can gain much information which will be beneficial to them.Courses will be officially opened on Monday next and will be concluded on Friday, February 17th.The lecturers at these courses will include: \u2014P.N.April, R.J.M.Reid.L.Crevier, E.A.Lods, J.L.Pelletier, L.C.Raymond, J.R.McOuat.N.Beach, A.R.Ness, W.Cunningham.Dr.W.Watson, R.M.Elliot, J.P.Fleury, F.Godbout and others.These lecturers will address the gatherings on different occasions during the period of this course.The lecturers are all well qualified to speak on the various subjects that will be dealt with and it is hoped that as many farmers in the district as possible will take advantage of this opportunity to enrich their knowledge of modern farming methods.CHILD'S EYE HAS TO BE REMOVED The five year old son of Mr.and Mrs.H.Sauve of Howick who has been under treatment for his eye for the past month in the Montreal General Hospital is showing very little improvement.About a month ago the child was watching his older brother trying to saw a nail, when part of the nail broke off and struck his eye.He was taken to Valleyfield Hospital but advice was given there to take him to Montreal General Hospital.The sight of the eye is gone, but treatment was being used to save the eye.Latest report at the time of writing said the eye will have to be removed as the other eye is getting infected.FALLING MILK CAN INJURES MAN Mr.Wm.Gamble met with an unfortunate accident last week.While unloading milk from his car at Athelstan Creamery.a can slipped and fell striking him on the leg.After driving nome he found it much worse than he had at first thought.Dr.McEwen was called and found a blood vessel broken and a wound which required few stitches.At time of writing, Mr.Gamble is doing as well as can be expected although he will have to go about on crutches for some time, His many friends wish him a speedy recovery.ORMSTOWN PARTY UNINJURED IN CAR ACCIDENT Three youths from Ormstown narrowly escaped serious injuries when they took the ditch near the farm of J.J.Tannahill on the Montreal- Malone Highway near Trout River on Friday evening.The youths, it is reported.were on their way to a dance when one J the front tires of the car in which they were driving blew out and caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.The Chevrolet Coupe, 1929.was damaged practically beyond repairs when it struck four elm trees on the side of the road, before coming to a stop, Luckily, all occupants escaped uninjured.The car was taken to Kyle's garage in Huntingdon, The world might be waiting for the sunrise of better times to appear \u2014but Roger Van Casteel, of near Hemmingford, is simply waiting for spring to break and, consequently, opportunity.With an enthusiasm that knows no bounds this scion of an old and wealthy Belgian family has come to Canada to take a crack al running an apple orchard farm near Hem- mingford.This 260 acre farm, lying a few miles east of Hemmingford, was purchased by Mr.Van Casteel last May for $15,000.From that time up until late fall he had a small army of men working on it to make the necessary changes he desired and even now there are a number at work.It really won't be until Sprinn breaks, however.that Mr.Van Casteel will let loose his enthusiasm and direction on the making of his farm into one of the best apple orchard farms in the entire district.By next fall the thousands of dollars that have been poured into the re-making of this farm should make of it an outstanding one.The house he built on the farm who speaks little English, and for himself cost in the neighbourhood of $11,000.It resembles an old English mansion in construction.Outside and inside it is a beautiful modern Belgian Enters Into Apple Orchard Farming With Zest Near Hemmingtord Village Is Making Extensive Changes To The Farm\u2014 Makes Observations on Canadian Farming\u2014 Real Opportunities Exist Here in Canada last summer for his charming wife, | 4 a BS .; ' a.a at NRA \u2014GI home with every possible convenience.Magnificent oriental rugs grace the well polished hardwood floors, the latest in lighting fixtures throw a soft glow of light over the handsome pieces of furniture.From the walls look down picturesque oil paintings while royal blue curtains on the windows add richness to the whole setting.A Family Crest Distinctiveness is added by a large.cosy fire place made from large stones.Above it is seen an un- usnal looking crest.The Gleaner enquired of Mr.Van Casteel what this crest might be.He casually replied it was his family crest.On the crest could be seen three turrets, a \u201cvisiere\u201d and three swords.The Gleaner asked Mr Van Ca- steel what the meaning of thes swords on the crest might be.He humorously gave his description of them as follows: \u201cWell, vou see.in the old days, even as today, the Jews had all the money.History proves that all down the years whenever money was scarce and the peoble sought to find out where it was they eventually found the Jews had it all cornered.fathers of centuries gone by found they were scarce of money they simply grabbed their swords and set off (Continued on page 6) Will the Sun Shine on Candlemas Day?i to decide whether weeks of winter, rrow will be Candlemass Day, the day the ground-hog leaves not we will continue to shiver in the If the ground-hog sees his shadow, we may expect six If not, we may prepare to greet Spring in the! And so, when my fore- eaner Photo and Engraving, The little Scotch lass shown above is Isabel Telfer, daughter of Mr.and Mrs.John Telfer of Huntingdon, while in the background is seen one of the many fine Ayrshire farms that are to be seen in the Chateauguay Valley.shown extending a welcome to the members of the Canadian Ayrshire Breeders Association who will visit three farms in The farms to be visited are those of R.R.Ness and Sons, P.D, McArthur and W.©.Wylie.Gleaner has issued a special picture pamphlet for the occasion with the above photo being used for the front page.pamphlets will be distributed to the visiting Ayrshire breeders who are today holding their annual meeting at Montreal.Little Isabel is The These 'ST.JOSEPH'S CHURCH CHOIR ENTERTAINED BY REV.A.PIGEON The members of the Choir of St.Joseph's Church of Huntingdon were entertained to a sumptuous banquet held at the rectory on Thursday evening.This was the third annual banquet presented by the parish priest of Huntingdon, Rev.Father Arthur Pigeon, to the members of his Choir.Approximately thirty members and a few guests attended this annual choir banquet.Rev.Father Pigeon was praised for his devotion towards the many organizations in Lis parish.Immediately following the banquet remarks by some members of the Choir and others were heard in which they thanked their host for such an enjoyable evening.Card games were also played for some time, followed by a few rounds of bingo.Beautiful prizes were awarded the winners at the bingo rames.The guests departed at an advanced hour after thanking their Pastor for the enjoyable social evening.Over Four Million Pounds Milk Received i I .Annual Meeting of | Huntingdon County i Farmers\u2019 Co-operative | Society | The annual meeting of the Hun- ;tingdon County Farmers Co-opera- tive Society held at the, County | i Building on Monday resulted in last year's officers heing re-elected.They are: John R.Walsh, president; James Durnin, vice-presiden:; | Jos.Chartrand, W.Graham, A.| Hunter, directors.| It was revealed at the meeting {that 4.592.475 pounds of milk had \u201cbeen received at their plant during the year and 152,202 pounds of hut- terfat manufactured.A net surplus for the vear after all operating costs had been paid was reported at $546.33.Total sales , amounted to $59.005.87.Mr.Percy Chauvin was appointed | auditor for 1939, A vate of thanks tier, P.N.April, the Board nf Directors and to Mr.Godin was passed in view of the services they had rendered.\"HUNTINGDON ST.ANDREW\u2019S CHURCH RE-ELECTS OFFICERS | The annual meeting of St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church was held lest evening and a cash balance of $468.00 was announced.The statement of the financial situation lof the Church at the end of 1938 ! fiscal year was read and received \u2018with approval by the congregation.i The Board of Managers of the Church were re-elected and they linclude: Henry Cassidy, Clarence i McFarlane.Roy McWhinnie, John Brown, John Smaill.Fred Bruce.William Smellie.Gordon Ferry, Mac Ruddock.Russell Clyde, Archie Barrie, Allan McNaughton and | George Pringle, SPRING VS WINTER On January 19th an Ormstown citizen picked a bunch of pussy willows giving a promise of spring.ment of the promise.to J.L.Pelle- | However the cold, stormy weather and heavy snowfall of the last two days does not show an early fulftil- THE HUNTINGDON GLEANER HEAVY VOTING EXPECTED IN H'DON ELECTION Election for aldermanie seat No.1 in the Town of Hunting- don was started this morning at | seven o'clock and will last until five o'clock.Patrick Montpelit + who was nominated tor seat No.1 is opposed by former alderman | Charles Lalonde, Jr Citizens from