The Huntingdon gleaner, 20 décembre 1944, mercredi 20 décembre 1944

[" 944 TED Astor 30 BUSE br 21 ITH KER - Only the actions of the just smell sweet and blossom in THE HUNTINGDON GLEANER \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 Be ye angry and sin not; let the dust.nO the un go down upon THE LEADING ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN THE DISTRICT OF BEAUHARNOIS EIGHTY-SECOND YEAR HUNTINGDON, QUE., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 1944 EIGHT PAGES PAYED L TAO E TAB EYED EVEV ET EOE TRO AY AVEAVEAVAT ARETE EVEAVAVAVEATARATEREY EY, & » a B * æ Ee & # w VANDFRFS part in this case also.YS Santa is always tops with the children, and he will be tops with the children this Christmas just as much as he has ever been at any other Christmas.Our soldiers serving on far off battlefronts will also welcome Santa this Christmas and the parcel from home that represents Santa and Christmas to these soldiers, will be welcomed just as they welcomed Santa when they were children.If parents can have their son or daughter home with them for Christmas, then Santa will be doing his Families who have not had their father with them for several Christmases, may perhaps have that pleasure this Christmas, and here again Santa will be doing his part.So we say that SANTA IS TOPS brated, or how.THIS CHRISTMAS, no matter where Christmas is cele- Whether it be in the home or on the fighting fronts, or in the barracks in England, or in this country.The spirit of Christmas must prevail even though Peace on Earth and Goodwill to all Men does not abound.We have great hopes that the next Christmas may be spent in a world of peace again.at home must make the most of Christmas for the sake of those we hold dear and we give thanks that we will be able to do so in a free land, even though we may not have all that we have had in other years.due the members of the fighting forces for the privilege we have of observing this Christmas in the same old- fashioned way that has been ours for many years.But we Thanks are Holiday Wishes to You and Yours May I express the hope that you will be able to enjoy this Christmas season to the full and that those of this county who are overseas or serving anywhere with the armed forces, will be able to enjoy the holiday, too.Each and every one of us must be thankful that we are able to take part in some measure in the peaceful celebration of Christmas in our homes.In some homes there may be loved ones missing, to such I offer my sincere regret, but hope that where possible, they may be able to return when this War is over.DENNIS J.O'CONNOR, M.LA.Huntingdon, Que.Ro mr ramener\u201d mg HUNTINGDON W.S.BROWN (Jeweller & Graduate Optometrist) W.J.SMYTHE (General Transport) F.LEFEBVRE & SON REGD ELINOR BLACHFORD (Beauty Shop) LUCIEN BAILLARGEON, N.P.WEBBER'S JEWELLERY STORE (Mr.and Mrs.C.W.Pace) WILLIAM HEBERT GARAGE McLEAN'S MEAT MARKET McGERRIGLE'S FRUIT AND GROCERY STORE R.ROLFE & SON (Hardware Merchants) ~~ | \u2014 HUNTINGDON BRAITHWAITE BROS.(Hardware Merchants) HUNTINGDON 5c to $1.00 STORE (H.G.Bingley and Staff) DOMINION STORES LTD.H.& C.RENAUD (Huntingdon Grist Mill) J.M.LEEHY (General Motors Dealer) LABERGE BROS.\"HUNTINGDON HAIRDRESSING PARLOR (Mrs.J.B.Faubert, Prop.) J.E.MYERS (Shell Service Station) TREMBLAY & FRERES LTD.E.J.HOLM (McColl-Frontenac Service) all my friends and su County, the best of Christmas Wishes and to express the hope that when Christmas 1945 comes along that this war will have ended and we shall have returned to more normal times.Meantime have all the enjoyment you can and spread the feeling of joy around you.HONORE MERCIER, M.L.A.Season\u2019s Greetings I wish to take this For Chateauguay County Bellevue, Que.HUNTINGDON FRED C.MOORE DR.J.E.CAZA S.J.CURRIE (Radio and Motor Repairs) E.LALANDE JOHN RIEL & SON ELITE DRESS SHOPPE (Mrs.A.Bouchard) ROBERT TRANSPORT REG'D JESSIE\u2019'S BEAUTY PARLOR (Mrs.Glen Cruickshank) LESLIE SHERRY (Electrical Contractor) VALLEYFIELD EST.ISAIE QUENNEVILLE (Machine Shop) MAJESTIC BOTTLING WORKS (Authorized Coca-Cola Bottlers) RICHER & FRERE ENRG.(Authorized Pepsi-Cola Bottlers) YVETTE GUINDON (Baby Store) GERARD GUINDON (Furrier, 47 Market St.) VALLEYFIELD SERVICE STATION (Medard Billette) GARAGE VIAU & FRERES REG'D .(Champlain Oil Products) GARAGE Z.PERRON T.A.LANIEL (Jeweller, Graduate Optometrist) LA CIE DION LTEE J.L.TURCOTTE \u2026 (Ladies\u2019 Ready-to-Wear) J.PAUL CHATEL MARCHAND FRERES N.A.OSTIGUY (Furrier, 15 Victoria St.) rtunity of wishing s in Chateauguay VALLEYFIELD LEDUC & PRIEUR LTEE.RESTAURANT BOUTIN (247 Victoria St.) P.J.BRODEUR (Jeweller-Optometrist) THE SHAWINIGAN WATER & POWER COMPANY (Commercial & Distribution Department) LUCIEN LEDUC (Men's Wear) HOWICK L.J.GEBBIE FARMERS\u2019 TELEPHONE CO.(W.F.Welch, Mgr.) CARSON BROS.GARAGE S.BEAUDIN ATHELSTAN GORDON McHARDY GEORGE ELDER (Athelstan Sash & Door Factory) GARNET F.GREEN CHAMPLAIN MILK PRODUCTS CO.LTD.HARRY HAMPSON J.CLIFFORD McHARDY J.E.QUENNEVILLE St.Anicet J A.C.QUESNEL Cazaville ARISTIDE QUESNEL Cazaville W.MARCHAND Ste.Agnes J A NORMANDEAU Ste.Agnes ROBERT CHAMBERS Christmas Greetings and Best Wishes for Health and Happiness From The Following: Noel \u2026 Ai: Happiest of Holiday Seasons to All In the midst of war, we are at peace.Christmas is here and our land #8 able to celebrate It in the same way as in former years.But we think of our loved ones who are fighting our battles and we think of those who have gone and will never return.At the same time we try to think of the Christ Child, whose birthday we are celebrating and we try to take comfort from this and enjoy this great holiday season.To the people of Chateauguay-Huntingdon Countles I wish the happiest of Christmases for them and trust that all may enjoy this season.DONALD E.BLACK, MP.Aubrey, Que.JAMES HOLIDAY & SON Dewittville F.J.DONNELLY Glenelm GEORGE SUTTON Ste.Agnes T.J.GRAHAM Rockburn ORMSTOWN ADRIEN BEAULIEU A.BEAUDIN & SON GEORGE E.BAIRD PIERRE GUERIN (Bridge Garage) THE BORDEN COMPANY LTD.{Farm Products Division) F.8S.Runar, Myr.OSMOND BROS.ROMEO BRUNET FORRESTER'S GENERAL STORE D.A.BARRINGTON MISS IDA BEAUCHAMP HEMMINGFORD F.H.McKOUGH & SON STRINGER\u2019S STORE W.KEDDY & SON BERTHIAUME TRANSPORT FRONTIER INN W.H.STEWART & SONS ETP ETAL AT I I EEE ESS ASAEEIY PP ET TT PA SS AS AR SANA RIE $E¥OFAY AED ETACATARAGEITAVYEAOATAR RATARAVAVAVADATARATANAYS Li 2 We & > 49 > & Be < Pe a) > 2 > @ > 2 > & Be 4 ne 9 Page Two THE HUNTINGDON GLEANER Wednesday, December 20th, 1944 The Huntingdon Gleaner Published by The Huntingdon Gleaner, Inc.Huntingdon, Que ADAM L.SELLAR, President and Editer eubscription Rates - - .- 02.50 Agents: A.Beaudin & Son, Ormstewn, Que.This newspaper is a member of the Weekly Newspaper Advertising Bureau Canadian Weekly Newspapers\u2019 Association Ontario- Quebec Newspaper Association Year Although every precautien will be taken te aveld error, The Gleaner accepts advertising in its columns on the understanding that it will not be Hable for any error in any advsrtisement blished hereunder unless a proof of such advertisement ls requested in writing by the advertiser and returned to The Gieaner business office duly signed by the advertiser and with such error or correction oiainly noted in writing there- bi, ARd in that case, If any errer se noted la not corrected by The Gleaner, its liability shall net exceed such a proportion of the entire cost of such advertise meant as the space occupied by the noted efrer bears to the whole apace occupied by such advertisement.Huntingdon, Wed., Dec.20th, 1944 Cherishing the Christmas Spirit INETEEN Hundred and Forty-four is rapidly drawing to a close and on Monday we celebrate Christinas Day\u2014December 25th\u2014 the sixth Christmas during the present war.After Christmas has come and passed it seems like the year has ended and one can start looking forward to something new and something different.This Christmas of 1944, is possibly the most cheerful of all that have come and passed during this war, if we look at it in a general way.It is more cheerful because we have accomplished much in the defeat of the enemy and the road to victory is much clearer than it has been at any of the previous Christmases.We are definitely on the road to victory and that is more than could be said even at last Christmas.On the other hand, to some it will be a more dismal Christmas on account of the fact that there may be a loved one who will be unable to fill his place at the Christmas table now, or ever in the future, In such cases the Christmas spirit should prevail to extend the hand of comfort and to help such persons overcome their grief and sorrow so that their Christmas may have the season's spirit of peace on earth and goodwill to all men.To some people Christmas may be even brighter than it will be to the general run, and the reason for this is that a loved one who has been overseas for a number of years, may be able to spend the Christmas holiday with them.There is no knowing just who will be chosen to spend this Christmas leave in Canada, but we feel sure there could be no finer Christmas present than for a family to have home the one who has been away for so long.Such a home would surely carry the spirit of Christmas and good cheer and we hope that some in this Valley will be fortunate to share this experience.All in this country are indeed fortunate that they are able to enjoy Christmas in a free way and to the extent of their ability to do so.Some of the people of the liberated areas will have a better Christmas than they have had for the past few years, but they will still not be able to enjoy it in the same manner as we here in this country.There are some things which we will not be able to have this Christmas, as we have had previously, but we are not suffering to any great extent by this fact.Generally speaking there is enough of everything for most every one to get the best out of this Christmas season.For such a condition of affairs we should be ready to offer up thanks that Canada is still a land of the free.While people in Great Britain will be in a better position to enjoy this Christmas, they will still not be able to enjoy it on the same scale as we in Canada will do.Despite all this, Christmas will be observed all over the world in some form whether it be meager or full.There is something about Christmas that demands that it shall be kept no matter what conditions prevail.Soldiers on the battlefield, even though still fighting, tell of a certain feeling that comes to them when Christmas Day is at hand.There is a tush to the battle that is never experienced at any other time despite the tempo of it.One must experience such a sensation to get the full meaning of it, once experienced it is never forgotten.It is no wonder then, that this season is a time when everyone tries to cherish the Christmas Spirit and to keep it alive despite whatever circumstances may abound.It is a season when one feels something different has to be done, there is suppressed excitement everywhere, a period of expectant waiting, then Christmas Day dawns\u2014it is gone, and tHe settling down period arrives\u2014one feels satisfied and relieved.But not one of us would wish it otherwise\u2014there is possibly no other time of the year when there is a greater trend to human kindness.The pity of it is \u2014that it does not remain all the year round.When we say this, we are not thinking of the exchange of gifts and so forth, we are thinking of the spirit that activates our thoughts and actions into kind deeds and bades us take time to think of others.Such is the real and true Christmas Spirit.\u2014 Nearing the Anniversary are swiftly approaching the first anniversary of the opening of The Hun- tingdon County Hospital and it is only natural that the Hospital Board should be anxious as to whether members will be as generous as they were at the founding.The first few years of operation of an institution such as this, are always the hardest.Therefore, there is just as great a need for funds at this time as there was in the beginning.The membership fees were the means of raising a considerable sum of money on which to operate the hospital for the benfit of the whole community.Now is the time when members should again come forward with the $10.00 fees and see that no financial difficulties befall the hospital they 30 gladly helped to come into existence.That its existence has been a great help to this community, is no boast\u2014for time and again during the past year the services of the hospital have proved its worth., The appeal printed on page 1 of The Gleaner last week, has served to bring in a number of the $10.00 fees and it is felt that those who contributed in this manner last year, only need to be reminded that the hospital needs this money, in order to bring about the same results.The membership rolls at the hospital are being revised and if you wish AOE Jour name posted as one of the memn- iw Sa bers, it would be well to see that your fee is paid.It is not compulsory to be a member, as such is a voluntary effort on the part of anyone wishing to contribute, but it does give one a sort of proprietary interest in The Hun- tingdon County Hospital.We need not Impress the fact that no one: knows when they may want the services of a hospital, but it is comforting to know that there is such an institution handy in case of necessity.During the year much more new equipment has been added, all of which tends toward greater efficiency and service.At the same time such things cost money and it costs money to give service.While patients are not treated free and money is brought to the hospital in this way, it is not sufficient at this stage to carry all the expenses involved.Thus Ît becomes necessary to look to the membership fees to help carry the extra burden of expenses that are outside the regular running of an institution such as The Huntingdon County Hospital.It is therefore hoped that as the anniversary date nears, the same generous number of members will contribute their fees in order that a successful year may be accomplished.- \u2014_\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 All is Not Smooth Sailing HE differences of opinion between Great Britain and the United States on the Italian situation seem to have been ironed out and a satisfactory settlement reached, but there are other matters which have caused grave dissension in the past week.Such dissension threatens to involve Canada if the government is not careful to avoid it.The trouble in Greece is having worldwide recognition and has been the subject of much discussion in the United States, Great Britain, and Russia.In the United States it is felt that the situation is playing into the hands of the isolationists, who have quietened down considerably since the attack on Pear] Harbour and more so since the election of President Roosevelt for a fourth term.But now the cry is that the United States should have a firm say in matters or withdraw altogether from discussions on European affairs.Prime Minister Churchill sees the need for an early conference of the three heads in order to iron out the problems and differences of opinion.Russia and Great Britain are agreed that the stand taken in Greece is the only one, and Great Britain has come out in favor of the Russian claims as far as Poland is concerned.The Germans on the other hand are pointing a finger of satisfaction at the period of differences and telling their people that it bodes well for Germany as a rift is developing among the Allies.The Greek situation 1s a difficult one to handle insofar as Great Britain is concerned.Greece is an Ally and until beaten by Germany, was fighting alongside British troops in defence of the country.Since the German occupation it has been oppressed and suppressed and the people have suffered untold agony and starvation.In order to help relieve the situation it was arranged that Canada would send wheat to the starving Greeks, and to date a huge quantity has been sent.Now, someone raises the cry, what is happening to the Canadian wheat and why should not Canada have a say in the affairs of Greece.Here is a dangerous outery.It is liable to create ill-feeling where none should exist in this country and embroil us in a controversy that we can well stay out of at the moment.When Greece was liberated and prior to it, the Allies got arms to the guerrillas, who did their part in harassing the enemy.Now the time has come for these people to lay down these arms and prepare for a more peaceable way of living.To some this is satisfactory, but to others it is not.Thus they are using the arms to try to force their opinion on the rest of the people and are also shooting at British soldiers.In other words there is civil war in Athens at least.The British Government is of the opinion that the actual government of Greece should wait until the people are really free to choose the type of government they want.This, under the circumstances, seems the wisest course to follow and that the people should be content to a provisional government until more settled conditions are obtained.Russia is also of this idea.But the United States does not see it in the same light\u2014Greece is liberated, let them do as they wish, and keep hands off.On the matter of Great Britain's announcement with regard to Poland, we cannot agree with this change of front, it savours too much of appeasement with Russia.Great Britain should have learned its lesson on the subject of appeasement.True Russia is becoming a formidable power, but it should be known that Great Britain is still ready to defend the rights of its friends.Poland has every right to have its original territory preserved, it was one of the first countries to make a stand against the Germans, a task the \u2018people of Poland knew they could not perform without help.They did make the stand and they held on grimly in desperate resistance.Great Britain came into the war on that one account and sald that Poland would be upheld.If British tradition i8 to be maintained, then the territory of Poland must remain as it was prior to the German invasion in 1939.Such a stand may involve arguments with Russia, but it must be discussed and the fairness pointed out, unless those responsible for Polish affairs are in agreement with new plan.It is known that Russia was not a party to the Atlantic Charter, but she has never disputed the articles which it contains.Just the same, Russia seems to be fighting her own war while re- eeiving all the help the other two allies are willing to give.It certainly is time for another conference of the big three and all three should be there, not just two.It is absolutely necessary that all the Allies be in agreement with the actions of one another and that they act in concert in all matters of administration of the liberated countries and what shall or shall not be done.If such a plan is not carried out, then it is possible that the rift which Germany speaks of may come about.Such a thing must never happen, it would be fatal.Prime Minister Churchill can see this danger although he has not spoken of it in such a way.His eagerness for the three powers to meet would seem to indicate his fear.The Late W.E.Lefebvre .ITH the passing of Wilfred E.Lefebvre, merchant of Huntingdon, in his 61st year, this community has lost à public-spirited individual much above the average.Before coming to Huntingdon in 1921, Mr.Lefebvre operated a general store at St.Antoine Abbe.He established for himself an enviable reputation before coming to Huntingdon and his many friends in the Franklin area looked with a marked degree of pleasure to visiting Mr.Lefebvre when in Huntingdon, Here, in Huntingdon, his general retail merchandising business kept on increasing with the years, expansion taking place year after year.He first opened up a business in the store now operated by Robert Rolfe and Son, but the business outgrew the amount of floor space available so he moved to the building now occupied by Popular Rugs, on Chat- eauguay St.Following the death of the late A.E.Hunter, he acquired the Hunter store property and immediately had it renovated so as to increase the amount of floor space for the store.That was not the end of expansion, for only a few months ago, he acquired the adjoining vacant store so that it might eventually be added to the present premises.About ten years ago Mr.Lefebvre was laid low due to suffering a coronary thrombosis, no doubt largely due to the depression period and the difficult times he had with his large business.Many business executives suffered heart ailments at that time due to excessive work and worry.Men like Mr.Lefebvre endured in order that their employees would not suffer and that the public would continue to receive efficient service.For some years Mr.Lefebvre has devoted much of his time to house construction work.His health demanded that he release his interests in the store which confined him to indoor life.His work in the construction of real estate properties to rent or sell, proved to be a real pleasurable interest and at the same time remunerative.At the time of his death, we believe he owned something like 20 parcels of property in Huntingdon.On Chalmers St., a street which he really opened up, he was responsible for building 14 workmen's dwellings.Mr.Lefebvre did not confine all his efforts to his personal affairs, but always found time to devote to matters of community welfare.For many years he was a member of the Board of Trade executive, and in this connéction the men of Huntingdon always valued his views most highly.During 1944 he was named to the Board of Governors of The Huntingdon County Hospital, and here again he was not found wanting when it came to getting things done in a prompt and efficient manner.He was a devoted member of St.Joseph's Church and was at one time the Church Warden.He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Valleyfield.in political life, Mr.Lefebvre took quite a keen interest.Before coming to Huntingdon he had served as Mayor of Franklin Township, from 1921-23.In politics he was a staunch Liberal and on one occasion his name was before the convention as a possible candidate.The deceased was married to Gertrude Leahy, of Franklin, His widow suryives and the following members of their family: Lieutenant Leahy, Austin, Paul, Guy and George lefebvre, and two daughters, Mrs.Edmour Castagner (Lucille), St.Anicet, and Mrs.Walter Edwards (Gertrude), Quebec City.Two members of the family predeceased their fatheer, viz: Carrene and Reginald.EEC ELERLELG EYELET ET LE ELT EBLE IELTH eason day season.GREETINGS | ECAUSE of their willing efforts in war drives and war work, the citizens of this community deserve true enjoyment of this holi- With the victory they're working for closer than before, they well deserve the most sincere wishes of the season and have them \" from The Huntingdon Gleaner and Staff.VETETAEAREATLBALEILTILBT ARATE * OUR CITIZENS 9 Chateauguay Valley FOR THE HOLIDAY to the of BEST WISHES SEASON + 9 Me & Wee 4 ee @3 We 2 Wie @ Me 2 Me & Me 4 Hee & Ie \u20ac pe 2 Lui £ TLC ETE AETV ET LBELTALOEYED Letters To The Editor Huntingdon, Que.December 13th, 1944 The Editor, Huntingdon Gleaner, Dear Sir, I have been reading your editorial concerning the need for a suitable hall in Huntingdon.I agree with you, that such a building as you describe, including the library, would be a great asset to this community and I would consider it a privilege to contribute towards such a practical memorial to the men from Huntingdon County who have sacrificed their lives in this war: rather than to some monument or memorial arch, You suggest that the logical group to sponsor this project would be the local branch of the Canadian Legion.That would be a heavy burden to place on the shoulders of those men unless they receive the wholehearted support of the community.It seems to me that there is first a far greater need for a community spirit in Huntingdon, than for a community hall A proper community spirit has often been known to carry on successfully, for a time, with whatever accomodation is available.A splendid example of that is to be found as pearby as at Ormstown, where an Adult study class has been very active for several years.I had the privilege of attending a Mock Parliament put on by this group recently, The meeting was held in the playroom of Ormstown High School, there were about 100 people present, of whom about 10 came all the way from Huntingdon and vicinity, Everyone seemed to be hav- / A ~~ ARI ES ES U hd ! LA / DODDS ) 7 2 Pa 5 5 OS 4 Nh 5 \u20ac ACK ACM I Wy AT} UT ITS \u2018[ \\ LRT.14d ef ing a most enjoyable time, A dance for the community had been held in the same building the week before.In case anyone thinks that only ratepayers to the Protestant school are allowed the privilege of being a member of the Adult School, I want to say that I saw a Catholic priest and several French and Irish Catholics at the Mock Parliament and all seemed to be enjoying the Parliamentary debate.That is my i DAWES BLAC conception of a true community spirit, I noticed that many of those present were carrying books that evening and upon making enquiries from Principal Munro, I learned that there is a Library in the school, for the Adults, made up of books rented from McGill Travelling Library, as well as some copies which have been donated.One woman told me of the pleasure she got Contributed by Opinions of | Others .NEW THOUGHTS ON WAR MEMORIALS Following the First Great War of 1914-18 practically every community in Canada did the proper and respectful thing in erecting ga war memorial to the memory of their boys and girls who \u2018Paid The Supreme Sacrifice\u201d in the cause of freedom.These range from simple monuments to very elaborate and costly structures, but large or small, each carries the same sentiment and reverence to its citizens who made it the central point each Remembrance Day when wreaths are deposited in \u201cTheir Memory\".With the free peoples of the world now in the sixth year of a second global conflict in defence of \u201ctheir way of life\u201d, success is beginning to crown their efforts and ultimate victory is assured.Once again the matter of war memorials is under discussion in many communities.But in pface of a marble column or monument, a new trend of thought is indicated where planning has already taken place in Ontario.This is, that as a memorial to \u201cOur Glorious Dead\u201d, it should take a new form, perform a useful living function to the whole community such as a hospital or addition to an existing one, a school, a community centre or a park.This has already been acted on in one or two Ontario towns in the form of recreation centres.In the city of Hamilton two money by-laws will be voted on, one to provide a huge recreational park as a memorial and the other in a similar capacity in the form of a large civic arena as a community centre and sports palace.The outcome of these proposals will be followed with interest.from reading these good books.At this moment, there is a l- brary room in Huntingdon High School, at least 4 times the size of the one at Ormstown.We also have a fine Auditorium, while at Ormstown they hold their meetings in the playroom, which is in the basement, but the point is that interesting meetings are being held there and the people are turning out to them.No doubt, our local leaders would feel more encouraged to assume the responsibility of building a suitable hall if they saw some evidence that the people were organized to use and enjoy some of the facilitles we already have, especially, if the walls of our present meeting places were beginning to bulge, due to large attendance.Our local council might give some assistance, in order that our people could get a few dollars saved up to contribute towards a hall.by taking action to put a stop to all the door to door collecting and canvassing for all sorts of causes.Without trying to discredit the worthiness of any cause, it should be obvious that when some hundreds and occasionally thousands are collected and sent away, several times each year.it drains away quite a sum of money which could be put to good use in the community.As a housewife.it is my experience to have 2 or 3 calls per week made upon me, for financial assistance, generally for causes in which I have not the least interest.Sometimes, the caller kindly tells me which of my neighbours.has refused to contribute towards her particular brand of racket.Once, when the epidemic was real bad, I had 11 calls in 3 consecutive days.My suggestion would be to make it illegal to annoy householders in this way, Surely everyone knowns where to buy, if they want any, magazines, cards or stocking stretchers.As for the good causes abroad, I should think that anyone with a grain of interest in them would much prefer to send a donation, if they were advised through the local paper that some Person in the community was authorized to receive them rather than be embarassed by a collector who usually manages to call at the most inconvenient hour, or just before payday.Yours truly, Interested.Speaking on this subject in a radio address Hon.Dana Porter, Ontario Minister of Development add Planning said in part: \u201cIt seems to me that this is a great advance.It may be the key to new trends in future building.Why not make it the central thought behind the planning of our towns?You will plan your memorial with care and devotion.You will see that it is not only useful tut you will also want it to have beauty and dignity.You may decide to decorate its.interior with mural paintings.And here let, me remind you that there are a number of Canadian artists in the armed forces, They have seen some of the battles of this war.They have seen the men in action whose memory you wish to perpetuate.Might it not be a good idea to make use of this talent in your schemes?\u201cBut let's not stop at these spe- clal memorials in our planning, let's think of them in relation to the whole community where they will be built.Why not, in the same spirit, plan your town.Why should you not be able to say at the end of ten years\u2014our whole town is our war memorial.Not a dead thing but alive, pulsing, vital\u2014a better place to live in than it is Lu, Coingwood Enterprise-Bul- etin, BOARD GOES AFTER RENT RACKETEERS Rent racketeers who require pros- Pective tenants to purchase furniture at excessive prices, to pay spe- clal commissions, bonuses, rewards, Or to pay several months\u2019 rental in advance, have been clamped down upon by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board in & new order, issued by Owen Lobley, rentals administrator.The order prohibits any person from charging or de~ manding payment from a tenant or prospective tenant of g commission or reward and from demanding payment of more than one month's rental in advance.It also provides against any new racketeering practice by giving the rentals administrator authority to issue special directions if any \u201cunreasonable or unjust\u201d condition is imposed on a tenant or prospective tenant.RUNS IN THE FAMILY OTTAWA \u2014(CP)\u2014 If medals were given for hitch-hiking, pretty Bernice Reynolds, 17, and her brother, John, would probably win them.For almost five years Bernice has hitch-hiked 15 miles from her rural home into Ottawa each morning to attend Lisgar Collegiate classes and she's seldom been late, John, who hitch-hiked his way to an education at Ottawa Tech, now is at sea with the Royal 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DON'T THROW IT AWAY \u2014 Canada needs paper ! K HORSE BREWERY LS TYEebbafbBEaT RHOVYAWO III EUSESEw RSE TET se FONT gebHogRgar \u2014 5 Wednesday, December 20th, 1944 THE HUNTINGDON GLEANER Page Three tssseess00000eee [for BETTER SLEEP.BETTER DIGESTION.BETTER HEALTH! Dr.PT F AA SSI PR IL TAT ue j drowrzake Frour + WEDDING + + ° CAREY\u2014LOHNES St.Joseph's Church was the scene of & very pretty wedding on Saturday, Dec.9, 1944, when Private Mary Eleanor Lohnes, C.W.A.C.became the bride of Petty Officer Paul Carey, R.C.N.V.R., brother of Mrs.Hugh Cosgrove, Given in marriage by John Ryan, of Hemmingford, the bride looked charming in her uniform.\u2018The bride's friend, Miss Gladys Sullivan attended as bridesmaid.Mr.Joseph Ryan acted as best man, Miss Hazel Ouimet, of Cornwall, Ont, sang the Ave Maria.Following the ceremony a buffet breakfast was served to the immediate families at the home of Mrs.John McDonagh.Later in the day the bride and groom left for a trip to Quebec and other points, \u201c2 4 4 Insist on \u201cSnowflake\u201d | For Your Cakes and Pastry | On Sale By Your Grocer | ose Milled by McDONALD & RoBB LTD.VALLEYFIELD, QUE.@ Buy Wor Savings Slomps end Certificates Reguloriy.MAKE-YOUR-OWN Cookies CHRISTMAS EVE Christmas Cake Mushroom, Celery or Mashed Potatoes Peas Scalloped Potatoes Pickles Christmas Cake Christmas Suggestions Tomato Juice Assorted Sandwich Fillings (devilled egg.cheese, minced ham, liverwurst) Buttered Bread or Rolls Christmas Cake Christmas Wreath S8andwich Loaf garnished with Celery curls; carrot sticks; radish roses, cherry olives; pickles and parsley CHRISTMAS DINNER MENU Appetizer (tomato juice, grape-ale, cranberry juice cocktail, broiled grapefruit \u201car fruit cup) Roast Turkey, Chicken or Goose SANDWICH PARTY Coffee BUFFET SUPPER Cookies Cotfee Saturday, Giblet-Cube Dressing Brown Gravy Mashed Turnips and Carrots or Harvard Beets Cranberry Sauce or Currant Jelly Watercress.Chicory or Lettuce with Russian Dressing Individual Plum Puddings with Cherry Sauce or Mince Tarts Coffee NEW YEAR'S EVE BUFFET SUPPER Sliced Turkey, Chicken, Ham and Tongue Jellied Tomato Salad Cold Slaw with Green Pepper and Red Apple Cranberry Relish Rolls Holiday Snow, Sherbet or Mince Tarts Cookies Coffee BUFFET FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE Tomato and Chicken Clock Salad Waldorf Salad with Halved Raw Cranberries Buttered Rolls Relishes Celery Curls Carrot Sticks Christmas Cake Cookies Coffee Powerscourt Mrs.W.H.Botterill reports having sent a box to Junior Red Cross in Montreal, containing old and new clothing, toys, books and scrap books, from the Powerscourt School.The Powerscourt Ald met on Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs.Wm.Wood.Owing to weather and road conditions the attendance was smaller than usual.The meeting was in charge of the Pres, Mrs.Wm.Myatt.A cheque for $10.00 was received from Miss Bertha Ewing in memory of her sister, Mrs, Gillies.The members brought preserves, canned goods and toys which will be packed and sent to the Salvation Army.Five dollars each to Queen's Canadian Fund, and Children's Memorial Hospital, two dollars to Seeds: for Britain and twenty-five dollars to M.and M.Fund, were voted by the meeting.After the usual business meeting the election of officers took place and was as follows; Pres., Mrs, Wm.Myatt; Vice-Pres, Mrs.H.White; Secy., Mrs.Geo, Platt; Treas, Mrs, E.M.Wood.Committees: Visiting, Mrs.Jas.Wallace, Mrs.John Wood; Flowers, Mrs.Geo.Platt; Fruit, Mrs.E.M.Wood; Missions, Mrs, Wm.Myatt and Mrs.Gordon McClatchie, Christmas hymns were sung and the meeting closed by repeating the Lord's Prayer.Mrs.Jas.Wallace offered her home for the January meeting.A hot supper was served.Mr.and Mrs.Jas.Levers, Gerald and Miss Helen Levers attended the fuperal of their cousin, the late Mr.George Fitch, at Mooers, N.Y, They'll all be wanting to telephone home.Long Distance lines will be loaded through the holiday season, especially those to Eastern Seaboard on Sunday.and far Western points.Help to make sure that they won't be disappointed.During the holiday season, make only essential calls.It\u2019s one way we can all play Santa Claus to those absent in the services.Mrs, A.G.Fraser, of Montreal, spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs.Stirling Watchorn.Congratulations to Mr.and Mrs.Robert Middlemiss, on the birth of a baby daughter, Herdman The Women's Association of Ren- nie\u2019s Church, held an all-day meeting recently at the home of Mrs.J.O.Levers, with a good attendance of members, During the work period à number of quilts were finished for the Red Cross.A hot dinner was served at noon.This being the annual meeting the officers «for 1945 were elected and are as follows: President, Mrs.J.O.Levers; lst Vice-Pres., Mrs.B.O.MoeCracken; 2nd Vice-Pres.Mrs, Geo.Erskine; 3rd Vice-Pres., Mrs.Irving Miller; Secretary, Mrs.J.O.Gamble; Treasurer, Mrs.B, O.McCracken; Social Committee: Mrs.Geo.Leggett, Mrs.Lyell Graham, Mrs, Lester Farquhar; Sewing committee: Mrs.Roy Simpson, Mrs.A.Myatt, Mrs.A.Murphy; Programme committee: Mrs.R.J.Steele, Mrs.I.Millar, Mrs, W.J.Maither.Other items of business were attended to and meeting closed in the usual manner.Brooklet (Too late for last week) The regular monthly meeting of the Brooklet Farm Forum was held at the home of Mr.and Mrs.Carl Arthur, on Monday evening, Dec.¥ith, with a good attendance, The broadcast on the radio was enjoyed followed by the usual discussion after which a social hour was enjoyed in games.Refreshments were served at the close, The next meeting will be held in Herdman Hall.Mr.Gilbert McMillan, of Dundee, is spending a few days with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr.and Mrs.Carl Arthur.Recent guests at the home of Mr, and Mrs.J.H.McCracken were: Mr, Harold MoCracken, of Montreal and Mr.and Mrs.Thos.Brooks and Joan, of Lacolle, Mr.H.leslie Rennie, of Granby, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr.and Mrs.G.A.Rennie.Mr.and Mrs, Lester McCartney, of Huntingdon, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.and Mrs.Clarence Wilson.Mr.and Mrs.George Erskine spent a few days recently with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Ernest Ers- kine, at Montreal, po p= Brings you compliments on sweet, tasty bread WA NDABLE wRAPPEAIRTIMT T@ ENSURE PQJENEY Rockburn Mrs.A.Pollock left on Monday to spend some time with her daughter, Mrs, Lawson, in Montreal, and later visit her sons, in Peterborough and Windsor.Miss G.D.Herdman arrived on from &t-Lambert, to spend a holiday with friends.Melville Pollock is staying with Mr.and Mrs.Wilmer McMillen on the Gore.Mrs.D, Patton is quite ill at the home of Mrs.B.Pennington, and her daughters, Mrs.Pringle and Mrs.\u2018Rennie, are caring for her.While returning from Hunting- don on Saturday, Mr, J.Sloan was quite seriously injured in the face, head and shoulder when the horse he was driving became frightened and overturned the cutter throwing the occupants to the road.The others escaped with slight bruises but Mr.Sloan was stunned and dragged a short distance.Dr.Gaw met them and took the injured man back to Dr.McCrimmon's office where the hurts were treated and it was found no bones were broken.It is a matter for thankfulness that no worse injuries were sustained by anyone.Athelstan Ladies\u2019 Aid Society The annual meeting of the Presbyterian Ladies\u2019 Ald Society was held at the home of Mrs.H.A.Hampson, on Friday afternoon.The opening devotional exercises were conducted by Mrs.Leslie Elder and Mr.R.G.MacMillan.Eighteen members answered the roll call.The Treasurer reported that $224.35 was the amount of recent supper receipts, after paying all expenses.Letters of thanks for Christmas parcels were read from Jean Perkins, Archie Rowat, Roddy Elder, Clarence Reid, Hartley Arthur, Arthur Hampson and Archie Hamp.son.The usual donation of $50 was voted to Missions through the med- num of the W.MS., and Mrs.John Ross thanked the Ladies Ald in the behalf of the Women\u2019s Missionary Society.A donation of $250.00 was voted to the Manse Building Fund.It is hoped to clear off the present debt on the Manse property when the amounts now subscribed are paid in, and start the New Year free of debt.The next meeting, the third Thursday in January will be held at the Manse.On motion of Mrs.John Ross and Mrs.Leslie Elder, a hearty vote of thanks was tendered the quilt committee: Mrs.T.Ross, Mrs.W.French and Miss Bella Anderson for their untiring work during the entire year.Mrs.Grant also acknowledged a gift to the Ladies\u2019 Aid of a set of quilting frames and clamps.Mrs.John Ross took the chair for election of officers, which resulted in the present officers being retained for another year.Pres., Mrs.D.F.Grant; Vice-Pres., Mrs.Leslie Elder; Treas., Mrs.George Elder and Secretary, Mrs.L.D.Watson.The work committees also remain as in the past year.Mr.R.G.MacMillan expressed his appreciation for the efficient and harmonious work done by the Ladies' Aid Society, which he said was an asset to church work.Meeting closed with a Christmas hymn and the Lord's Prayer repeated in unison.A delicious hot supper was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs.D.F.Grant.At the close of the Ladies\u2019 Aid meeting, a short business meeting of the Women's Missionary Society was held.Roll call was answered by elght members.A letter was read, stating that Mrs.D: Strachan, Toronto, would speak on Jan.7th over Trans-Canada network of the C.B.C, in connection with the Peace Thanksgiving Fund.The time to listen in for Montreal district will be 5 p.m.Two new Life Members were voted on.Mrs.Thomas Ross and Miss Bella Anderson.The offering amounted to $3.80, and the Auxillary has attained its objective of $175.00.The following officers were elected for the coming year: Pres., Mrs.Wm.Jamieson; Vice- Pres.Mrs.James MacFarlane; Treasurer, Mrs.James Brims; Sec'y, Mrs.LL.D.Watson; Glad Tidings, Mrs.George Elder; Home Helpers, Mrs.Waldie; Supply Sec'y, Mrs.HA.Hampson; Welcome and Welfare, Mrs.John Ross; Mission Band, Mrs.Wm.Baird.-0- .P.Y.P.8.Annual Meeting The annual meeting of P.Y.PS.was held in the Church Hall, on Friday night.The refreshments were in the form of a box social, the young men providing the boxes.Election\u2019 of officers resulted in: Pres., Arline Grant; Vice-Pres.Hazel Clauesson; Treas., James T.Elder; 8ec'y, Eleanor MacFarlane.Mr.and Mrs.R.G.MacMillan and Beverly arrived home, on Wednesday, after spending the past week with friends in Stratford, Ont.Mr.and Mrs.T.E.Foers visited friends in Montreal, on Friday.Mrs.A.M.Rowat left for Montreal, on Monday merning, having been notified that her son Rim.Watson Rowat, was arriving from overseas.Qe Special Red Cross Meeting A Special General meeung of the Athelstan Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society was held in Munro Hall, on Thursday evening, Dec.ence and thoroughly discussing the matter regarding post-war activities, it was decided that the Athel- stan Branch ask to be amalgamated with the Huntingdon Branch, having it understood that a working group still be maintained in Athel- stan.The National Film Board showed pictures in Munro Hall on Monday afternoon.The attendance was not as large as usual owing to the condition of the roads.Among those shown were: \u201cThe Bridge\u201d; \u201cEyes Front\u201d; Lessons in Living\"; \u201cCow- Boy.\u201d Mr.Taylor expects to show pictures in about six weeks\u2019 time.Leduc & Prieur LTER DEPARTMENTAL SPORE Specials.Ready-to-Wear Gar ments for Ladies and Gentlemen.Tailoring, Dressmaking and Millinery.VALLEYFIELD 14th, After reading all correspond- * This Chris world rejoice anew.With deep faith in the future, we wish you EVERY COCOA CUP IS A CUP OF FOO QUEBEC CITY Here in the historic city of Quebec, Victory wos planned.Here, the leaders of the United Nations laid the foundations of a Peace to last throughout the decades.mas the free people of the a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.The Shawinigan Water & Power Company Electrical Power Q)-Industrial Chemicals * ENGINEIRING TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION ding refreshment to holiday The spirit of good will rules the Christmas season.It\u2019s a time to get together with friends and family.There's a whole story of hospitality in the three words Have a \u201cCoke\u201d \u2014 three words that express a friendly spirit the whole year \u2018round.Yes, Coca-Cola and the pause that refreshes are everyday symbols of a way of living that takes friendliness for granted.Anthoriseä Boitiers of \u201cCoca-Coln\u201d WORKS Valleyfleld MAJESTIC BOTTLING Phone 1038 hi i Ji | li ji =\u2014\u2014 Er cheer \u201c {id \"a, ln Ni i DA arr] Have a \u201cCoke\u201d= Merry Christmas «Coke\u201d= Coca-Cola It's natural for popular names to acquire friendly tions.That's why you heat Coca-Cola called \u201cCoke\u201d.s17 Page Four THE HUNTINGDON GLEANER Wednesday, December 20th, 1944 + à Huntingdon |: Locals Generous Donation | Huntingdon County Hospital got a very pleasant surprise on Monday, | when a very friendly letter was received from Major John Molson.In this letter Major Molson said he still followed the Gleaner keenly | but had not seen where the hospi- | tal was making any financial ap-' peals.He hoped the Hospital financial position was good, so in order to make it doubly so Mrs.Molson and our good arirnd, Major John sent along a contribution of $500.In behalf of The Huntingdon County Hospital it is quite easy to say thanks for such a friendly letter and dofation.The Hospital memberships appear to be continuing to roll in, and if this form of tangible support continues for the next few days the Hospital will not only be able to present a good report of its service for 1944, but also a creditable financial balance.«Qe Christmas Treat for Children The children of St.John's Anglican Sunday School were entertained on Monday evening to a Christmas party and distribution of gifts from Santa Claus.A very enjoyable dinner was served first to the children and then to the adults.Following this the children were gathered together and sang Christmas carols, with Mr.N.Brown playing the piano accompaniment.There was a buzz of excitement as it was known that Santa was arriving and very soon the gifts were being distributed by the genial old fellow who is a delight to all the youngsters.-0- Curling Notes At the annual meeting of the S.W.Q.Curling Association (Irons) held in Howick on Saturday, the following officers were elected for the current season: President, À.A.Lunan; Vice-Pres, J.D.Bry- son; 2nd Vice-Pres, Syd Stewart, Sec.-Treas., W.L, Carr.The bon- spiel is to be played at Huntingdon on Jan.10th, llth and 12th.A draw was made to decide the order of rotation for the future of where the finals be played for admission to the Jubilee and Governor General's Competition and resulted as follows: Jubilee: 1945 Huntingdon, 1946 Valleyfield; 1947 Ormstown.Gov.General's: 1845 Valleyfield; 1946 Ormstown; 1947 Huntingdon.At the annual meeting of the Granites Association held the same day and place the following officers were elected: President, John Stewart: Vice-Pres., G.Cecil Stark; 2nd Vice-Pres.Arch.McCormick; Sec.-Treas., John Cluff.The Bon- spiel is to be played at Valleyfield on February 21st.22nd and 23rd.-0- Weather Turns Much Colder After a blustery week-end.the weather turned much colder this week with temperatures going below zero on Monday and rising to zero on Tuesday.Many roads were blocked by the drifting snow on Sunday and Monday.but traffic was not so badly crippled as in previous storms.-0- The members of the Huntingdon Badminton Club held a very successful dance at the Masonic Temple on Friday evening.A good number attended and enjoyed the music and dancing until the early hours of the morning.Refreshments were served during the interval by the committee in charge of the programme.-0- Pte.Thomas O'Hare of Ottawa spent the week-end at the home of his father, Mr.Neil O'Hare.-0- Mr.and Mrs.Robert Heffernan and daughter Connie Lou, of Cran- ford, New Jersey, were week-end guests of Mr.and Mrs.Hamill.we Mrs.J.Heald has just received cabled Christmas Greetings from her husband, Pte.Jack Heald, who is in England.«Qe Christmas mails are true to form, exceptionally heavy.On Monday evening, Mr.Frank Allard loaded 66 bags of mail on the train, and one evening last week he loaded 70 bags onto the train.: =O Red Cross Notes The Huntingdon Branch wishes to acknowledge receipt of $4.70 from the Women's Association of Ken- sington and $4.50 from the Dewitt- ville Red Cross Group as donations to the Jam for Britain collection makings total of $155.95 from this Branch.Workers are urgently needed at all Red Cross Work Rooms, as the number of finished articles for 1944 is far below the number needed.If you cannot come but would be able to sew or knit at home, please telephone Mrs.Munro, Huntingdon 954, who will be glad to send out work.The next Blood Donor Clinic will be held in Huntingdon, on Tuesday, February 13th.Blood plasma is also an urgent necessity.If you have not been able to come before, make a special effort to attend this one.Telephone Miss Durnin, Hunt- ingdon 821, who will send you an appointment card.Remember this will save a soldier's life, «Qu Soldiers\u2019 Club The Soldiers\u2019 Club will open on Christmas day and evening and visitors will be welcomed, Come and bring your guests to see for themselves this part of Hunting- don's war work.-0- Report on the Salvation Army Campaign The results of the Salvation Army Home Pront Appeal in Hunting- don County to date is that a sum of $1080.38 has been collected and there is still one more canvasser to hear from.It is hoped that the amount can be madé up to $1100, although it was originally thought that $1200 may be reached.Ou Hockey League ; A meeting was held in the Hun ingdon Skating Rink, on Tuesday, December 19th, for the purpose of forming a Hockey League within the Huntingdon District.Representatives were present from Hunt- ingdon, Dewitiville and the Army.It was decided that the League ~ would be known as The Hunting- i / MERCHANT MOURNED | W.E.Lefebvre.well known merchant of Huntingdon, Que., who passed away on Sunday night, Dec.17, at his home here.He was a successful business man and took a keen interest in affairs of the community, he will be greatly missed by his fellow townsmen and his wide circle of friends.Interesting Facts About Union Jack Told to Rotary Club On Presentation Among the presentations made to the Huntingdon Rotary Club, on the occasion of the presentation of the Charter to the newly formed club on Thursday, was a Union Jack by Del Donaldson of the Ottawa Club.In making the presentation, Mr.Donaldson explained the make up of the flag and how it came to be.The following is the text of his remarks: THE UNION JACK At the time of the crusades, the English soldier wore a long overcoat called a \u201cJacques\u201d.It had a St.George's Cross on the back.when these soldiers were at sea, on meeting another ship, a Jacques with the cross on the back, was raised on a pole to show that English soldiers were on board.It became the custom to call any banner with only a cross on it, a \u201cJacques\u201d or, the English pronunciation, \u201cJack\u201d.For about six centuries before the year 1600, the flag of England was St.George's Cross, a red cross on a white field\u2014the English Jack.In 1606 Scotland united with England and the Scot's Jack.St.Andrew's Cross, a white diagonal cross on a blue field, was added to St.George's Cross to form the first Union Jack.This was the flag of Britain for about two hundred years.| In 1801 Ireland united with England and Scotland and the Irish Jack, St.Patrick's Cross, a red diagonal cross on a white field was added to the others to form our resent Union Jack.P For over one hundred and forty years this Union Jack has been a symbol of freedom and justice wherever it has been raised.Its colors represent\u2014Red for Courage; White for Purity; Blue for Truth.President Gilbert, the Ottawa Rotary Club places in your keeping this symbol of honor.May you guard it well.Montreal Cottons .Technical Society Meeting The Montreal Cottons Technical Society held their third meeting of the season on Thursday.Dec.14th, in the lecture hall of the Montreal Cottons Ltd.The guest speaker for the evening was Mr.James White, President of the Society, who took for his subject, \u201cWinding and Twisting\u201d.The speaker opened his address by first discussing different types of package winding that are later on used on the Doubler Frames, and briefly describing each method such as the Foster Cone Winder, and the Barber-Colman High Speed Spooler, etc.The speaker then went on to give a general description of the Doubler, or Twisting Frame, for both Dry Twisting and Wet Twisting.and pointed out their peculiarities, also the advantages obtained by each method.The size of rings, and travellers, along with the various types of spindles were dealt with, and their pros and cons were discussed.Mr.White then went on to the actual operation of doubling and twisting, dealing briefly as he went along with the ornamental effects that are obtained by novelty yarns such as Grandrelles and Beaded Ratine, etc.explaining how these yarns were made.At the close of the lecture, a five minutes break was called, after which, questions were put to the speaker by the members, this developing into discussion, of the to: pic which proved beneficial to all, There was a good attendance at the meeting, and the speaker was introduced by Mr.Georges Legros, and thanked by Mr.Emile Oadotte.Mr.J.Buckley announced the next meeting would take place on January 11th, 1945, when Mr, Henri Bergeron would give an address in French, on \u2018 dé Aubrey-Riverfield Mrs, John McKell spent Saturday in Montreal and attended the Dog Show, bringing -home First Prize for her Colle.don District Hockey league, It was also proposed that Ormstown be invited to place a team in this League, and arrangements in this regard are presently under way.A further meeting to arrange schedule and dates will be held in the Adjutant's Office in the Army Camp at 8 o'clock on Wednesday, December 27th.Representatives from Ormstown are invited to attend this meeting.Curate Commended By R.C.A.F.For Devotion to Duty ~ SQDN.-LDR.FRANK McMAHON former curate at St.Malachy's Parish, in Montreal, and now an R.C.AF, chaplain overseas, has recently been \u2018commended in a re- {lease from the Royal Canadian Air Force, for his outstanding devotion to duty.: ; Making a point of opening his chapel an hour or so before briefing of air crews, on the station on which he serves, regardless of the hour, Father McMahon then visits the crewrooms after briefing and chats to the boys in an attempt to ease the tense atmosphere.When the trucks take the airmen to their planes, scattered all over the vast airfield, the padre follows on his bicycle and generally manages to draw up before each aircraft while the crew is still assembled outside it.A few wisecracks as he passes around cigarets and chocolates, help the boys to relax.Hours later when the Bluenose and Iroquois Squadrons come droning home, Father McMahon is waiting to welcome the boys in the interrogation room, Sometimes the lads he has seen off.do not return, but on several occasions he has had the great pleasure of finding that aircrew pals he thought dead were alive, well and free, On a visit to Ireland some time ago, Father McMahon bought a large plaque of St.Christopher in Dublin and gave it to a pilot friend, Sqdn.-Ldr.Gerry Philbin, DF.C.of Valleyfield, Que., who put it in the cockpit of his bomber.The last Sqdn.-Ldr.Philbin saw of it was when flak blew his Halifax apart over France.When he recovered consciousness, he found himself hurtling earthward and with seconds to live, pulled the ripcord and landed safely Father McMahon, after 15 months at the job, says he still marvels at the number of lads who avail themselves of the sacrements before proceeding on a mission.The fact that he keeps his chapel open so the boys can go to confession or communion before take-off, has sarned him the regard of the sta- on.ki 4.The Late Mrs, Bella McCracken The many friends and relatives of Mrs.Bella McCracken were shocked to hear of her sudden death on Saturday afternoon, Dec, 9th.Although having suffered many heart attacks this past year, she was enjoying good health up to the last.Having eaten her dinner as usual, her son Allen, who had gone upstairs, came down to find she had passed away while sitting in her rocking chair.Born at the River Outarde, on January 28th, 1863, Isabella Sadler was the daughter of the late Johnnie Sad- ler and Mary Reid.On February 8th, 1883, she was united in marriage to the late George Anderson McCracken and came to Boydset- tlement to where she lived until her death.To them fourteen children were born.Mrs.McCracken was a kind and loving mother, always enjoyed having her family with her especially on Christmas day.She enjoyed the best of health.Always had a smile and a joke for every one she met and always found time to visit the sick and her neighbors and will be greatly missed by her friends and her family.The funeral service which was conducted by her pastor, Rev.T.Knowles, was held in the Huntingdon United Church, of which she was a loyal member.It was largely attended.Mr.Knowles spoke very touchingly about the deceased and called her Granny McCracken, as she was known to so many.Many who attended felt her pastor had summed her life when he said \u201cshe got so much out of so little\u201d.Her husband and daughter (Ida), Mrs.Tom Bailey, predeceased her in 1921 and (Hazel), Mrs.Maurice Maither in 1942, She leaves to mourn her loss her family: (Mary), Mrs.Levi Robson and (Ethel) Mrs.Tom Crook of Valleyfield; (Hannah), Mrs.T.J.Graham of Rockburn; (Derinda), Mrs, Stanley Whaley and (Etta), Mrs.Sam Herdman, The Gore; (Lizzie), Mrs, Allen Dawe, of Montreal; (Eva), Mrs, Melvin Hamilton, of Glenelm; Lawrence, of Flesherton, Ont.; Alex, of Potsdam, N.Y.; John of Malone: George and Allen at home; One sister, Miss Mary Ann Sadler, of Ormstown, thirty-six grand child- dren, eleven great grand children, besides many other relatives.The pallbearers were Messrs.John and Charlie Blachford, Pred McGregor, Alex Evans, Stephen Flynn and Gordon Ferry.The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful\u2019 and were carried by her four grandsons: Addison Robson, Lyell Graham, Maurice McCracken and Allen Crook.Interment was in the Huntingdon Cemetery.Those who attended from a distance were Mr.Lawrence McCracken, of Flesh.erton, Ont.; Mr.and Mrs, Alex Mc- Cracken, of Potsdam; Mr.and Mrs.John McCracken, Laurg and Maurice, of Malone, N.Y., Mrs.Mary Robson, Mr, and Mrs.Addison Robson, Barbara and Patty Ann, Mr.and Mrs.Tom Crook, Joyce and Allen, all of Valleyfleld.Besides friends from Malone, Valleyfleld and Ormstown.Owing to sickness, her daughter (Lizzie), Mrs, Allen Dawe, of Montreal, was unable to attend.Talk on Telephones Given Men of Retraining Centre Mr.George Long Gives Interesting Address On Important Subject An interesting talk on telephones and the work of the Bell Telephone Company was given on \"Thursday afternoon, at No.4 Casualty Retraining Centre, Hunting- don, by Mr.George Long.\u2018The speaker was introduced and thanked by Major Aber, 2nd O.C.and Capt.T.W.Litchfield, when he gave his talk to the men of the centre, the following is the text of the address: \u201cGIVING WINGS TO WORDS\u2014 | TODAY AND TOMORROW\u201d \u201cOne battleship requires 2,200 telephones - enough to serve a city of 10,000 people,\u201d declared George L.Long, historian of The Bell Tele- | phone Company of Canada, speak- ling on \u201cGiving Wings to Words '\u2014Today and Tomorrow.\u201d Illustrating the immense quantities of signals supplies needed overseas, Mr, Long also pointed out that the cost of radio-telephone and radar equipment carried by 2,000 bombers is greater than the cost of all broadcasting stations in the United States.The speaker also demonstrated the properties of certain crystals which are®used to control the frequencies of radio transmitters in tanks, During a battle, he said, hundreds of messages may be ra- diced back and forth, yet none interferes with any other, because each is kept in its own channel by means of these crystals, Some tanks have as many as 80 crystals in their radios.By pushing a button, a tank commander can switch from one channel to another, talk to other tanks, call for artillery support, hear warnings from aircraft overhead, or check with headquarters for further orders, One manufacturing company alone, Mr.Long revealed, delivered eight millione crystals to the armed forces last year at a cost of one twentieth that of crystals produced before the war.Discussing the electrical gun di- .|rector developed by telephone engineers, Mr.Long said only 24 per cent of the robot bombs, which travel between 350 and 400 miles per hour, get past the gun batteries equipped with electrical directors.\" \u201cThe most signigcant development in this war over the previous conflicts was the ease of communi- \u2018how the \u2018cations,\u201d the Bell Telephone Company historian said.He explained wineless telephone -has changed the form of air fighting and made possible the success of the United Nations air power.\u201cMen like Group Captain, E.A.Mcnab and Wing Commander Gibson, V.C., have declared that they have as much control over their squadrons in the gir now, as did the cavalry officers over their cavalry units,\u2019 Mr.Long said.\u201cIt is possible to talk to one or all planes in the squadron while in the air as well as talk to the commander at the home base.\u201d He quoted a statement of an Allied general, that modern army without field radio, and telephone communications, would be confused and helpless, and he said that during the first 21 days of the invasion of Italy, signal corps units installed & total of more than 5,300 miles of assault telephone wire, field wire and cable \u2014 an average of 240 miles of line laid a day.Demonstrations were given of Canadian and German army field telephones and of the RCAF.and United States Army Air Force microphone to show the efficiency of these instruments and it was stated that equipment used by our men was second to none.To show how this efficiency has been attained, Mr, Long demonstrated the sensitivity of special metal alloys being used in the equipment as well as the power of the most modern magneto.He also demonstrated an electronic tube photo-electric cell by having it pick up speech and music which was transmitted on a heam of light.The modern application of this in wartime is the transmission and reception of radio pictures which appear in the newspapers a few hours after they have been taken on the fighting fronts, \u201cMany developments for war purposes become useful to mankind in peacetime,\u201d Mr.Long said, predicting great benefits when the scientific knowledge gained in this war is put into peacetime pursuits.However, he dispelled the idea that Utopia could be brought automatically after the war and warned against too much optimism in this regard, Below we publish a letter written by Commander John J.Shea.of the Unitéd States Navy, to his son, , Jackie Shea, which is acclaimed as a classic and has moved the heart of the whole United States nation.Commander Shea was lost when the \u201cWasp\u201d went down.Jackie Shea is \u2018the grandnephew of Miss Flora .Messier, of Wellington Street, Hun- tingdon, and it was from this lady that the copy of letter was obtained.The letter reads as follows: \u201cDear Jackie: \u201cThis is the first letter I have written directly to my little son.I am thrilled to know you can read it all by yourself.If you miss some of the words it will be because I do not write very plainly.Mother will help you in that case, I am sure.\u201cI was certainly glad to hear your voice over the long distance telephone.It sounded as though I were right in the living room with you.You sounded as though you missed your daddy very much.I miss you, too, more than anyone will ever know.It is too bad this war could not have been delayed a few more years so that I could grow up again with you and do all the things I planned to do when you were old enough to go to school.\u201cI thought how nice it would be to come home early in the afternoon and play ball with you and go mountain climbing and see the trees, brooks, and learn all about woodcraft, hunting, fishing, swimming and other things like that.I suppose we must be brave and put these things off now for a while.\u201cWhen you are a little bigger you will know why your daddy is not home so much any more.You know we have a big country and we have ideals as to how people should live and enjoy the riches of it and how each is born with equal rights to life, freedom and the pursuit of happiness.Unfortunately there are some countries in the world where they do not have these ideals, where a boy cannot grow up to be what he wants to be with no limit on his opportunities to be a great man such as a great priest, statesman, doctor, soldier, businessman, etc.\u201cBecause there are people in countries who want to change our nation, its ideals, its form of government and way of life we must leave our homes and families to fight.Fighting for the defense of our country, ideals, homes and honor is an honor and a duty which your daddy has to do before he can come home and settle down with you and mother.When it is done he is coming home to be with you always and forever.So wait just a little while longer.I am afraid it will be more than the two weeks you told me on the phone.\u201cIn the meantime take good care of mother, be a good boy and grow up to be a good young man.Study hard when you go to school.Be a leader in everything good in life.Be a good Catholic and you can't help being a good American.Play fair always.Strive to win but if you must lose, lose like a gentleman and a good sportsman.\u201cDon't ever be a quitter, either in sports or in your business or profession when you grow up.Get all the education you can.Stay close to mother and follow her advice.Obey her in everything, no matter how you may at times disagree, She knows what is best and will never let you down or lead you away from the right and honorable things of life.\u201cIf T don't get back you will have to be mother's protector because you will be the only one she has.You must grow up to take my place Copy of a Letter Which Moved | The Heart of a Whole Nation as well as your own in her life and heart.\u201cLove your grandmother and grandad as long as they live.They.too.will never let you down.Love your aunts and see them as often as you can.Last of all don't ever forget your daddy.Pray for him to come back and if it is God's will that he does not, be the kind of a boy and man your daddy wants you to be.\u201cKiss mother for me every night.Goodbye for now.\u201cWith all my love and devotion for mother and you.\u201cYour daddy.\u201d Vets Elect Officers Entertain Members of Ladies\u2019 Auxiliary At the December meeting of the Chateauguay-Huntingdon branch of the Canadian Legion, No.81, held at the Masonic Temple, on the 14th instant, the election of officers for the next year resulted as follows: President, Comrade C.E.Boyce, 1st Vice-President.Comrade W.K.Pope; 2nd Vice-President, Comrade J.Holmes; Secretary-Treasurer, Comrade J.R.Fox.Executive Committee: Comrades Ferry, Moore, Stark, Boisseau and Lennox.Ser- geant-at-Arms, Comrade W.Perkins.Following this business meeting the members of the Canadian Legion entertained the members of the Ladies\u2019 Auxliary with a social period.Moving pictures were exhibited by Const.Monette of the RCMP, showing interesting views of his journey through the North West Passage and about the North West Territories of Canada.Following the showing of the very interesting movies, a lecture was given by Const.Monette which was amusing, exciting and instructive.Const.Monette delivered the lecture in a racy and compelling manner.There was a large attendance of members of the Legion agd Auxiliary, and the members of Légion provided refreshments consisting of coffee, sandwiches and ice cream.which were served to all present.A vote of thanks was passed to Const.Monette for his kindness and the pleasing entertainment.A vote of thanks was also passed to Supt.Brunet, Officer Commanding Montreal Depot of the R.CM.P., for his kindness in permitting Const.Monette to show the pictures and gives the lecture.Ormstown Mrs.Keith MacRae has returned after having spent a week visiting friends in Grand'Mere and Shawinigan Falls.Miss Alice H.Phillips, R.N.of Vancouver and Mr, John Moilliet, of Clinton, B.C, spent the weekend with Mr.and Mrs, George A.Loy.Mr.John Rice has returned to the home of his sister, Mrs.A.Curran, after having apent several weeks at the home of his nephew and niece, Mr, and Mrs.Arthur Dagg, Shawville, Que.BAW.Marion Mclaren and LAW.Edith Langston, of St.Hubert, were week-end guests at the home of Dr, and Mrs, W.8.Mc- Laren, Celebrate Golden Wedding December 26 Engen TTY pane es .ame en Dd 4 .: be pre f° g ; Above are Mr.and Mrs.Robert Elliot, who will celebrate their golden wedding on Tuesday, December 26th, at their home, Green Vallee Farm, Brysonville, Que.They were married on December 26th, 1894.Mr, and Mrs.Elliot have been industrious farmers for the past fifty years, and Mr.Elliot has resided on the same farm for 62 years.They have two sons, three daughters and ten grandchildren.Mr.and Mrs.Elliot will be \u201cAt Home\u201d to friends on Tuesday afternoon and evening.Attempt to Rush New Liquor By-law Through Thwarted Special Session of Council Called to Deal With Developments Regarding Liquor Store A special meeting of the Town Council of Huntingdon was called on Friday evening and held at the County Building, at 7.30.All members were present with Mayor WE.S.McNair presiding.Alderman Cappiello explained what steps had been taken with regard to the action against the Town pertaining to By-law No.250 and he said that certain Aldermen had decided to settle the action and bring in a new By-law to revoke By-law No, 250.The following motion was moved by Alderman Fawcett and seconded by Alderman Barrett as follows: Whereas Mr, Jean Paul Cossette has been engaged by the Council to defend the interests of the Town of Huntingdon in a case of A.A.Lunan against the Town of Hun- tingdon.Whereas the action has been taken to set aside By-law No.250 duly passed by the Council.Whereas it would appear from the notice of motion to be given by Alderman Cappiello that he proposes to bring in another by-law to annul and cancel the said By-law No.250.Whereas the Council has received no report from their attorney as to whether the said action should be contested or not and it would appear from the said notice of motion that steps had been taken to admit the illegality of the said Bylaw and involve the Council in costs without authority.That consideration of the report of the attorney and of the above notice of motion be deferred to the next regular meeting.The Mayor then placed the said motion before the meeting for discussion.Alderman Fawcett suggested that a report of the legal standing of the Town in the action should have been made to the Council and not to some members only.Alderman Barrett claimed that some members of the Council were trying to push the matter through without respect to the council as a whole and without due consideration.He went on to tell of how certain men comprising a cross section of the ratepayers got together two years ago and decided to pick certain men to represent the ratepayers on the council.He thought at the time that the choice had been a very good one.Going on, Alderman Barrett said: When the petition was brought in it was found to be signed by many who had no right to sign it.I am against the use of liquor because I have seen too many people suffer from drink, and yes, I - can say people have had to leave their farms.I farmed.but did not drink liquor, so when I left the farm I left without debt.This petition when presented was all pre-arranged and likewise wefe the plans laid as to how it was to be railroaded through this council by four aldermen.Four aldermen, who were appointed to office by the people, believing they would.do good work.Here you have one Alderman a brother-in-law of another Alderman and a father-in-law with his son-in-law in the council.This is like a family compact.(Bangs hand on table in emphasis).When Alderman Fawcett asked that the petition be held over for further study, it was then known that the council stood two to four on the question of a Liquor Store permit.The Mayor did not have to declare himself.Not a single ratepayer was in this chamber to discuss this subject, simply because it was so engineered that not a soul was to know about the project and that it was to be railroaded through the council.Everything was premeditated.When the request for delay was asked by Ald.Fawcett and further requested by the Mayor, you moved a motion to proceed, at that very meeting.None of you would have gone through with that procedure had it not been planned beforehand.It was railroaded through then, and now you are going to try and railroad something else.Ald.Picard: Expressed himself, in addressing the Mayor as averse to Ald.Barrett referring to family compacts within the council.Mayor: Has anyone else anything to say on this question?Ald.Cappiello: Since we were all named to this council we worked well together until such times ss the petition was presented.We have become divided, which is unfortunate.Ald.Cappiello, Leaning across the table said: I move\u2014- Mayor: No, you don\u2019t move, this meeting was not called for such as you intend to move.Let me read you Section 25 of By-law No.182 of this Town.The By-law was read by Mayor McNair which reads: From By-law No.182 to regulate proceedings in the Municipal Council of the Town of Huntingdon Section 25\u2014If the chairman is of the opinion that any notice of motion, of the moving of which notice has not been given, is of such a character or importance that a discussion should not proceed without opportunity for further information or consideration thereof, the chairman shall direct that the motion be put in writing and that thet consideration thereof be deferred until a subsequent meeting, in which case such motion shall operate as a notice of motion.Now Ald.Cappiello, if you wish to make such à motion as you contemplated, make it in writing, file with secretary and it will be duly treated with as though a \u2018notice of motion\u2019 and dealt ,with at next meeting.Ald.Picard: \u2018Then from now on, that means every motion must be so treated.The Mayor then stated that as the matter was of great importance and as no report had been received from the attorney engaged to defend thes town, that discussion should not proceed without further information or consideration and that discussion he deferred until the next regular session.He also instructed Alderman Fawcett to put his motion in writing and file with the secretary-treasurer as a notice of motion.He further explained that he was acting in virtue of Section 25 of By-law No.182.\u2018The council arose.As the Mayor and Secretary, Ald.Fawcett and Ald.Barrett left the council chamber the four remaining aldermen looked at one another and Ald.Picard broke the silence by saying let\u2019s continue the meeting.Secretary Martin will you come back.By this time the secretary had left the County Building.The four Aldermen.viz., Picard, Cappiello, Warden and Lalande and the Press were still in the chamber.Ald.Picard: Well, if we can\u2019t have our meeting we can go ahead and prepare for the election.Ald.La- lande nodding his head in an assenting manner and Ald.Warden waving \u2018his arm as though quite agreeing.As the press representative rose to leave, there followed a few words as to the help these four Aldermen had received from The Gleaner, but these were brushed aside as it was thought the Aldermen were feeling a sense of frustration.More could be said on this latter matter, but it would serve no good purpose at this time.Injunction Proceedings to be Heard in Superior Court The injunction in the case of the Town of Huntingdon vs.A.A.Lunan, has been maintained and continues until the date set for the trial at the next term of the Superior Court, which will be held in Valjeyfield, some time in February, 1945.e e Kilbain Mr.and Mrs.Adrian Laframboise, of Montreal, are spending a few days holiday at the home of Mr.and Mrs, \u2018Jas.Petty Officer and \u2018Mrs.Paul Carey spent the week-end at the home of Mr, John McDonagh and called on Mr.and Mrs.Hugh Cosgrove.Card of Thanks We wish to extend to all our good friends our sincere thanks for the ready assistance given to us, also for flowers, cards and letters received in the recent dedth of our beloved husband and dear father.Mrs.John Leggatt, Mr.and Mrs.Maurice Leggatt \u201cCard of Thanks We sincerely wish to thank our many relatives and friends for their kindness and floral offerings in our recent bereavement in the sudden loss of our dear mother.The McCracken Family Card of Thanks We sincerely wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all our relatives and friends for their kindness in our recent sad bereavement.Mrs.Gordon Bryson Selkirk and Verna In Memoriam PROVOST\u2014In loving memory of a dear mother who passed away one year ago today, Dec.17th, 1048, Ever remembered by daughters, sons and wives Born MIDDLEMISS\u2014At the Huntingdon County Hospital, Huntingdon, Que, on December 17th, 1944, to Mr.and Mrs.Robert Middlemiss, of Athelstan, Que.a daughter, Shirley Ann.Married CAREY\u2014LOHNES: At St, Joseph's Church, Huntingdon, Que, on December 8th, 1944, Pte.Mary Eleanor Lohnes, CW.AC., to Jetty Officer Paul Carey, R.C.- N.V.R., brother of Mrs.Hugh Cos- grove.MICHAUD-LEMAY: At St.Jerome, P.Q., on Saturday, Dec.16, Beatrice, daughter of the late Mr.and Mrs.Arthur Lemay, St.Jerome.to Mr.Paul Michaud, son of Mr.and Mrs.J.O.Michaud, Huntingdon, Died ANDERSON: At Fairmont, Minn.on Dec.6th, 1944, Dorothy Thompson, formerly of Elgin, Widow of the late Daniel Anderson and Lister of Mrs, Thos, Wood, Pow- erscourt, in her 98th year, CHAMBERS: At Huntingdon County Hospital, Huntingdon on December 8, Susan Elliott, wife of Andrew Chambers, Huntingdon, in her 75th year.LEFEBVRE: At Huntingdon, Que., on December 17th, 1944, Wilfred E.Lefebvre, Merchant, beloved husband of Gertrude Leahy, in his 61st year.Funeral service from St Jossph's Church, Huntingdon, on Wednesday, December 20th, at 10 a.m.Interment in the Parish Cemetery.O'MEARA\u2014Suddenly at Troy, N.Y., 40n December 13, 1944, Frank O'Meara, brother of Mrs.Hugh McCallum, in his 60th year.ROSE\u2014At Ottawa, Ont., on Dec.6, 1944, at the home of her sis- , ter, Mrs.Laura Rose Stephen, Annie Rose, in her 86th year.Interment at Georgetown, Ont, WELCH: At Ville St.Pierre, Dec.12th, 1944, Curtis B.Welch, son of the late George Welch, age 58 years.Burial at Franklin Centre.YOUNG: At Mansonville, Que., on November 28th, 1944 Mary Fitz- simonds, wife of the late Ben- L Jamin Douglas Young, formerly of Huntingdon, in her 83rd year.\" SMITH BROS.Monuments 2116 Bleury St., Montreal Monuments erected in all parts of the country.60 years experiencs.Inquiries invited.MONUMENTS CEMETERY LETTERING William Kipling Your Local Monument Manufacturer Aubrey, Que, Tel.Howick 601-12 Eh 5 RASE Director IRAE.Service Phone § R 2 Frankligdentre, Que.@ 2 Hour service Card of Thanks I wish to extend my sincere thanks to medical profession and staîf of the County Hospital for the services they rendered Mrs.Chambers.To the many kind friends and neighbours for their sympathetic expressions and kindness shown duringethe bereavement of my wife.Andrew Chambers In Memoriam In loving memory of our dear Mother who passed away Dec.17, 1943.In tears I saw you sinking, I watched you fade away, God knows how much I miss you Words can never tell.I often stand before your grave And seem to hear so plain \u201cDon't cry for me, I'm happy here, I feel no hurt or pain.\u201d .Always remembered by her children Walter Douglas Obituary The Late Gordon Brysen The funeral service for the late Gordon Bryson was held In the Presbyterian Church, on Friday afternoon, the church being filled with sorrowing friends and neighbors to pay their respects to one who has been a familiar figure and esteemed friend in our midst all his life.The service was conducted by his pastor, Rev, H.Pritchard, who took as the theme of his talk \u201cThe Miracle of Divine Love\u201d and paid a fitting tribute to the memory of the deceased.A Masonic service followed of which order the late Gordon Bry- son was a member, this service was conducted by Mr.Ployd Stevenson, of Franklin, and Rev.C.L, Taylor, who administered the last rites of their order to their departed brother.The pallbearers being six of his neighbors, namely: George Graham, James Lang, Harry Nus- sey, Andrew Glen, Malcolm McIntyre and Newton Elliot.The floral tributes which were carried by his nephews and cousins, were varled and beautiful, He leaves to mourn his demise his loving wife, the former Mary Caims, and one son Selkirk, of the RCAF, to whom are offered condolences in the loss of a kind loving husband and father.ogre te 1900 it Th addr Spe week] Rotar noon, \u201cThe should the fa as it sulted duets 19 fare.Th Ev Vs.ter | allowe not b those plans chasini produc ing PO has Te The B the no an the 13 W $157,001 in 1900 to 25% Nn port; The Canadi and ba he firy this ro 1920 À pas $ Bache lowing 1928-19 028 933 | 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 The power prosper dy rapidly Whe man 928-197 Corn man hi 1928-197 Cotto: Man hr 1928-193 Cotto: will 1g e ra) nology duce m labor, J ON) wal 3.87 440,976 bushels pared sdvance the yle res In six of lew van ments other pr bines a) hay ball field thd hes ma b Acco) per day horses a The ping pu Monferer United 1 tation further tries w clothing were stu world tr fl some PRY is IN con as and for the are to r must n economi ties, whi tesulted found E hg sel Byheat 1 elling a Germany Italy #2 United & pd in | the vari vith ong cultural at reaso Canad to this \u20ac Ploymen floor un $12.50 p wer w pression People food, Mowan everidg Atain, on to \u20ac he low dietician; both agp te to by fn antici te Agri Vas pass Ca dL i ee ay Wednesday, December 20th, 1944 y [Rotarians Addressed by W.J.(Tawse on Producer and Market Specialist in Marketing, Speaker Gives Graphic Outline of Present and Future The following is the text of an address given by William J.Tawse, gpecialist In Marketing, at the weekly meeting of the Huntingdon Rotary Club, on Thursday after- n.The title of the address is «The Producer and the Market\u201d and should be of particular interest to the farmers of Chateauguay Valley, gs it tends to show what has resulted in marketing farmers\u2019 pro- quets and what the ultimate mar- 4 Mireting situation will be in the fu- Bre.The address is as follows: The Producer and the Market Every farmer is anxious about the ture, and many have been carey preparing for the post-war -s, The severe deflation losses ter the last war when prices were allowed to reach such peaks are not being repeated this time and those dark days have tempered the plans of many during this war.Purchasing power is what makes the roducer prosperous.The purchasing power of the Canadian public has reached undreamed of heights.me Bank of Canada officials state the note circulation in public hands in the basis of daily averages in 13 was $688,000,000 compared with 557,000,000 in 1833, and $65,119,251 in 1900.The food trade takes 20% to 25% of each million which is so mportant to farm families.The cash retained by the average Canadian has varied with the good ind bad times just as widely.In 1900 it was $12.28.The average for \"Bre first Great War was $19.19, but this rose quickly after the war in 1920 the average cash holding was $34.63.This level was not Éfached again till 1941.The fol- owing figures cover the period 4 < Is 1928-1944 : 1928.$20.44 1933 14.77 \"1938 .18.38 1939 .19.17 1940 .25.22 1941 .33.54 1942 .44.88 1943 .58.25 194 .70.27 to September The above figures illustrate the wer to purchase, so essential to prosperity on the farm.production capacity has changed rapidly in the past fifty years.Wheat\u2019 (100 bushels) 1878-1882: 7 man hrs.; 1896-1902: 12 man hrs.; 928-1932: 7 man hrs.Corn (100 bushels) 1878-1882: man hrs.; 1896-1902: 1928-1932: 26 man hrs.Cotton (500 lbs.) 1878-1882: 119 Man hrs.; 1896-1902: 113 man hrs.; 1928-1932: 85 man hrs.Cotton picking with machines will now reduce it to 25-30 hours.e rapid advance in farm technology has made it possible to produce more on fewer acres with less labor.The Canadian apple crop in 880 was 16 million bushels on some 53.875 trees.In 1939, with only $140,976 trees, it was 16,415,000 jushels or 2 bushels per tree compared to just over one in 1900.This advance has been constant, witness the ylelds from hybrid corn as 5 acres now produces what required six of the ordinary seed, and the new varieties of oats.The improvements in farm machinery are another potent factor as small combines are working in Quebec and hay baling machines were in the fleld this past summer.The tractor has made it possible for one man » accomplish twice as much work per day as one man and a team of horses at two-thirds of the cost.The Allied Governments are plan- ging for the future and the recent Monference, in Montreal, by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration is one step further in providing for those coun- tres which will require food and cothin£.The financial problems were studied at Bretton Woods as world trade cannot be resumed un- ll some basis of exchange or cur- f@gicy is agreed upon and stabilized.JIN conference at Dumbarton Oaks as another step forward in plans for the future so important if we are to re-establish world peace.We must not return to the narrow &onomic nationalism of the thirties, which led by the United States, tesulted in such high tariffs that we found European countries becom- M self-sufficient at huge costs.piheat for example, in America, was ®lling at .70c per bushel, while in Germany it was $2.29; France $1.55; Italy $247 a bushel.Lard in the United States sold at .08¢ per pound \u201cnd in Germany at .32c à pound.If the various countries agree to trade ¥ith one another the price of agri- \u2018tural products will be maintained i reasonable levels.Canada has taken definite steps this end as the National Unem- Ployment Insurance will provide a floor under the food bill of at least $1250 per week, which purchasing power we did not have in the depression of the thirties.It means beople can at least continue to buy fod, The much debated Family Mlowance bill on the style of the everidge Plan announced in Great tain, is another piece of legisla- on to assure food for children in \u20ac low income brackets, whom dleticians and nutrition authorities th agree need more food if they fe to be strong and healthy.Then in anticipation of the war ending.the Agricultural Prices Support Act Vas passed at the last session of fllament, Under this Act, the Agricultural Support Board has \u201cen appointed with Mr.J.G.Tag- Prt a5 chairman.A capital of $200 Riilllon has been voted.The \u201cBoard\u201d à Instructed, \u201cIt shall endeavor to 1 re adequate and stable returns OF agriculture by promoting order- Mjustment from war to peace Dhditions, and shall endeavor to Rese a fair relationship between E returns from agriculture and %e from other occupations.\u201d The Ard\u201d may purchase products at Mices according to established dite 5, or it may pay producers the mn trence between the prescribed ries for any product and the open trket price to the producer.If th ard makes a profit it goes to \u20ac Receiver General, and if there Oo & loss, it will be covered by a \u201cWllamentary vote, \u20ac Agricultural Supplies Board e Special Products Board 46 38 man hrs.; eT have increased supplies of food in Canada during this war by shifts in production as for example in the west from wheat to feed grains and hogs.We now have 9,500,000 head of hogs, an increase of 22% over 1942 and twice the number of 1939.\u2018The production of cheese has been encouraged and from 80-90 million pounds it has risen to over 165 million.This has been accomplished by subsidies which prevented any change in the consumer's price, but allowed the farmer to pay the higher wages and feed costs.The export contracts with the British Ministry of Food have been filled and new contracts are being made.In this connection it is interesting to note the food subsidies paid by Agriculture in 1941 were $35,373.273; 1942\u2014870,991,806; 1943\u2014 $73,732,172.Some of the items in these totals were butter $13,609,925; canned fruits and vegetables $2,507,- 316; fresh fruits $747,854; milk $26, 764,443; vegetables $997,640.The Minister of Agriculture in Great Britain has already announced the Government's decision to guarantee the existing system of fixed prices for the next four years.An assured market will be maintained for a wide range of agricultural products, at fixed prices set yearly in advance.Price reviews will be held each February in consultation with the industry and prices then will be fixed for 18 months ahead.The first review next February will fix prices up to the end of the 1946 harvest.They recognize the importance of maintaining after the war a healthy, well-balanced agriculture as an essential and permanent feature of their national policy.To insure a prosperous agriculture, the National Farmers\u2019 Union suggests setting up a Home Food Production Board and a Food Import Board.The first to organize production in the national interest and maintain a balanced system of rotational farming and increased livestock production as the basis of land fertility.This Board would be responsible for fixing pool prices after consulting the Producers\u2019 Marketing Boards.The Import Board would regulate overseas food and feeding-stuffs supplies and fix the prices for imports in accordance with national needs.It is apparent Great Britain will continue for some years after the war to regulate imports of food and their own agricultural prices.In the United States their agricultural program vitally affects Canada as we have enjoyed certain quotas and lower rates under the Canada-United States Trade Agreement of 1938.Congress has already promised the American farmers their prices will be supported for two years after the war.The Agricultural Adjustment Act as amended and approved Oct.2.1942.directs the War Food Administration to support prices at not less than 90% of parity for corn, wheat, rice, tobacco, peanuts, soybeans, flax- seed, potatoes.sweet potatoes, American-Egyptian cotton, hogs, eggs, chickens, broilers.turkeys, milk and butterfat: 857; of parity for feed crops and 92.5% for cotton.This support to be given for two years from January 1st following the date proclaimed hostilities to have ended.This price support policy covers 65% of the cash farm income.It does not cover fruits, vegetables, beef cattle, veal calves, sheep, lambs and wool.These commodities have been supported at fair parity relationship.Parity is an ever-changing figure.It aims to maintain farm product prices in relation to what they must buy.As prices farmers must pay for things they buy tend to rise, parity prices on things they sell likewise rise.The base period for most commodities is 1909-1914.(To be Continued) Aubrey - Riverfield The three Farm Forum Groups of this community met last Monday night, at the homes of Mr.and Mrs.John McKell, Mr.and Mrs.Finlay Milne and Mr, and Mrs.Win.Craig respectively.After the discussion periods which were interesting, as usual.a social hour was spent in games, followed by refreshments served by the hostesses.Quite a number of parents and others who were interested together with the young people, attended the Social Evening in the Howick High School on Friday night, and all report a very enjoyable time.Dancing was carried on in the Recreation Room, while cards and other games were played in some of the class rooms, Refreshments were served by the High School pupils.It is hoped that more of these social evenings will be held in the future, Messrs.Chester Orr, John Mc- Kell, Harold Robertson and Robert Templeton spent Saturday in Montreal and enjoyed a day's curling.Miss Ing Walker of Montreal, was the week-end guest of Mr.and Mrs.Kenne Allen, On Sunday they visited at the home of Mrs.Allen's mother, Mrs.Forrester, at Ormstown.di Mrs.Mary McNeil of Ormstown, is spending a few days at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Harold Robertson.Mr.Morris Robb spent the weekend at the home of his mother, Mrs.G.Robb.Word has been received by Mr.and Mrs.Angell from their son, Gnr.Roy Angell, who is overseas.Owing to the inclemency of the weather, many of the pupils in this district did not get to school for a couple of days the past week.Mrs.Keith Robb, the Misses Thelma and Laura Stacey, Gladys Gruer.Thelma Milne and Hazel Allen, all of Montreal, spent the week-end at their respective homes.Mr.R.J.Kier has returned home from Toledo, Ohlo, where he went to attend the funeral of his niece.After visiting many old friends there he went to Goodrich, Michigan, and visited with his brother- in-law, Mr.Wm, Rorison and Mr.and Mrs.Kenneth Rorison.sie Franklin Centre The Monthly meeting of the Y.- P.U, was postponed on Tuesday evening, owing to bad roads and storms, A second Community Progressive Party was held at the Consolidated School, on Monday evening, with a fair attendance, Progressive Euchre and Crokinole were played at seven tables.Prizes for highest score were awarded to Messrs.James Manning and Ross Dunn.Refreshments were served after the games.Amount realized from the evening's entertainment was $7.50.Mrs, Stewart Moneypenny, Lois Ann and Norman, of Montreal, are guests at the home of Mr.and Mrs.Norman Brooks, .Glad to report that Miss Dorothy Sharpe, who is still in the hospital, is slowly recovering from her accident, reported last week, and expects to be able to be brought home by Christmas, Sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of the late Mrs.Hugh Kennedy, (nee Annie Cassidy), who passed away Thursday, after a lingering illness, The many friends and customers of Mr.Arthur Chartrand will be glad to hear his health is much improved and he is home again.Trust, ere long, he will be able to resume his usual duties.This community was shocked to hear of the sudden death in Montreal, of Mr.Curtis Welsh, who spent the early part of his life here, The funeral service was held in the United Church, on Thursday afternôon and he was laid to rest by the side of his parents, Mr.and Mrs, George Welsh, in the Gentle Cemetery.Sympathy is extended to his brother and three sisters who survive him.Mr.Charles Harvey is at the present time sick with the measles.Mr.and Mrs, Lloyd Bruce, of Morrisburg, Ont., were Friday evening guests at the home of Mr.and Mrs.Egbert Bruce.The WM.S.held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs, Ross Dunn on Friday, Dec.15th.Fourteen members and guests present.The Christmas program was carried out.The extra good donation of remnants received from Eatons were distributed among the members by Mrs.Fred Stevenson, to be cut up into garments, which would be made up at later meetings.The following officers were appointed for the coming year: Pres, Mrs.Willard venson; 'Treas.Mrs.James Manning and Secy., Miss Jean Manning.The hostess served refreshments at the close of the meeting.e - Howick Miss Jean Ritchie who is teaching at Rockway Valley this year, recently received a bonus from the Department of Education, recommended by Inspector Brady, for successful teaching last term at Beech- ridge School.Mr.and Mrs.Norman Mair and daughter Audrey, spent Saturday in Montreal.Mrs.David Kerr, of Cowansville, visited for a few days at the home of Mr.and Mrs.Stewart Kerr.Mr, Williani McClenaghan, of Regina, received word from Ottawa that his son Sgt.John Ralph, is a prisoner of war in Germany.also received word that her son Elmer Hoar is missing.Mr.and Mrs.Stanley Rorison, spent the latter part of the week with their two daughters, Mildred and Norma, at Montreal, The Misses Mildred and Norma Rorison and Mr.John Young, of Montreal, spent the week-end at the home of Mr.and Mrs, J.S.Rorison.town Organized Bible Class held their monthly meeting, at the home Murray Elliot acted as chairman.The meeting opened with a hymn, followed by the scripture lesson, read by Mr.Wilburn Anderson.Mr.Bingham led in prayer.During the business part of the meeting plans were discussed for a Christmas entertainment to be held in the Georgetown Church.Refreshments were served by the committee in charge.Hemmingford Mrs.A.Germain who attended the funeral of her father, the late Mr.J.Martel, of Cohoes, New York, returned home last Tuesday.Pleased to see Mr.Robert Campbell able to be out again.Dr.Abram has been in attendance.Mr.Medard Fortin spent Thursday in Ormstown, where he visited Mrs.Fortin and baby boy at the Barrie Memorial Hospital, (Congra- gulations.) Mr.and Mrs, Joseph Dumas and daughter Patricia also Mr.George Kingsbury, of Moores, N, Y.,, were callers in town on Saturday.Pleased to see Mrs.John Daup- henais, able to be out again and planning to enjoy the Xmas season with her family.Robson Mrs.F.A.Sweet has received news that her sister, Mrs.Smith, is slightly improved although she is still a patient in the Hamilton Hospital.Mrs.Smith fell and broke her hip on the 20th of June and has been in the Hospital since and still confined\u2019 to bed.with her friend, in Verdun.Mr.Jas.R.Beattie of the Can.Customs is on his holidays and is spending a couple of days in Montreal.a Mr.and Mrs.Edward Walmsley motored to Montreal one day the past week.Miss Jones, of Lacolle.spent the week-end at the T.E.Cleland he Norman Stewart, of Platts- burg, visited his cousin, Mr.WwW.H.Stewart recently.Mr.and Mrs.Percy Barr and Miss Joyce Barr spent Saturday in Montreal.Dunn; Vice-Pres.,, Mrs.Fred Ste- Mrs.Louise Hoar of Regina, has | Court in the Judiciary District of On Thursday night the George- |Beauharnois.of Mr.and Mrs.Mervyn Craig, Mr.Rev.Horace Baugh |Is Ordained | | FREDERICTON, N.B.\u2014The ordi- \u2018NB, to the priesthood iChurch of England in Canada, was Mrs.Arthur Walmsley has returned home after spending a week THE HUNTINGDON GLEANER The conditions of the roads, due to poor plowing of snow, insufficient number of plows to do the work immediately after a snow storm, lack of snow fences being erected, etc., is creating an untold amount of expense and worry to the pepple in this rural section.Undoubtedly the two great inconveniences are that of the medical service to the rural folks and that of the transportation of milk.Today everything in this community is so dependent of motor vehicle traffic, winter roads for such just cannot be belittled.At the present moment Dr.Mc- Crimmon is the only medical doctor to serve the people from Dundee to within the range of the doctors who work out of Ormstown.Dr.Clouston is now out of bed but still unable to do any rural practice work.Dr.McEwen is recovering, but as yet not able to take on too many extra chores.Several times since our first big snow storm Dr.McCrimmon has been stuck in snow drifts and people are calling continually for his professional services.What are we going to do about it, and what is the solution?We need not elaborate on the milk delivery problems of the truckers, they are all too well known to our rural readers.\u2018Today is not the same as 25 years ago when it comes to providing services to our rural community.In those days there was a doctor within a five mile range of practically everyone in our County.Today there is no doctor at St.Anicet, Cazaville, Kensington, Fort Covington, Athel- stan or Rockburn and in place of Huntingdon Town having four doctors, at the present moment we are down to one doctor; but by this time next week, Dr.Clouston should again be on the rounds.Be that as it may, it does look as though Drs.Clouston and McCrimmon are going to be called upon to render practically all the medical service our rural section can expect for this winter.It is to be hoped Dr.Mc- Ewen will be able to do some practice work but after suffering as he has of late it is not natural to expect he will be able to render the public such service as he has done in the past.What are we going to do about IN SUPREME COURT GONTRAN SAINTONGE, K.C, of Valleyfield, who recently pleaded before Canada's Supreme Court.It was the case of Major Telmosse vs His Majesty, in which the former was accused of theft at the Valley- field Military Training Centre.It is the first time in 30 years that such a trial has reached Supreme ;nation of Rev.Horace Grenville Baugh, deacon in charge of the parish of Ludlow and Blissfleld, of the (held recently in Christ Church Ca- ithedral here.The candidate was presented by Very Rev, Dr.S, C.\u201cGray, dean of Fredericton, to Right {Rev, W.H.Moorhead, Bishop of Fredericton.The address was given by Rev.H, E.Dysart, of Devon, N.B,, and others assisting in the service \u201cwere Canon W.J.Clarke, of Fre- !derickton, and Rev.P.Holmes, of Halifax.|! Mr.Baugh, son of Rev, and Mrs.C.W.P.Baugh, of Lakefleld, Que, was born in Arundel, Que.and received his early education at Val- leyfield.He is a graduate of Mc- Gill University and attended the Montreal Diocesan Theological College, completing his theological studies at Fredericton.His wife is the former Dorothy Cunningham, daughter of Mr.and Mrs.Robert H.Cunningham, of Montreal.Glenelm L.A.C.Gordon Anderson, R.C.- AF.Debert, NS, is at the home of his mother.Mrs.Annie Anderson, for the Christmas holidays.On the recommendation of Inspector Brady, Mrs.Robert Crawford recently received, from the Department of Education, a bonus \"for successful teaching last term.® e Dewittville Mr.and Mrs.George Moore were pleasantly surprised when Mr.Norman Cavers and bride visited them on Saturday, on their way home to Montreal.I 1 St.Anicet * Miss Germaine Chrétien.teacher (at Saint-Anicet, Finnegan School, recelved from Inspector F.Cloutier a bonus of $20.given by the De- i Condition of Roads Cause of Much Comment and Anxiety this winter road problem?Are we going to push for additional snow removal equipment or are we just going to tolerate conditions as they are today.Perhaps there are more ways of solving the problem than we presently think of, but it seems to us that if all municipalities would agree to operate their own highway snow removal equipment, and see to it that the work is done with promptness, during the storm and following it, the roads would most likely be kept in the nearest to perfect condition.The one big obstacle against this is that the municipalities might not own or care to invest in heavy expensive equipment to do a satisfactory snow plowing job.Then again, some municipalities might make a slip in not getting a good snow removal contractor.One thing about such a plan is that each municipality that undertook to have all roads plowed during the winter months, could be counted on to see that the snow fences would be erected in good time and contracts for snow removal on roads would automatically become & matter to be decided in October of each year.If the plowing of roads is to be done by the Provincial Roads Department, there is no doubt about it that the Department must have a greatly increased number of snow plows and employ experienced help to operate the equipment.Placing an inexperienced man in charge of a big snow plow is taking too big a risk, because if that plow gets marooned in snow and suffers a breakdown it means a great section of road must remain unplowed.Should the Department of Roads take on the job of plowing every road in the Province, it would mean an expense that would be difficult to appropriate and still be fair with the electors.At any rate it would be a tax or an increased tax that would certainly result in a government being switched from office with the least provocation from the opposition on the hustings, such being the probable result we don't believe such a road snow removal policy will ever be adopted.7 mankind.~.un EVECATACETECEAYAD AVEC ELADE VEC RTA ETILCAT LYE LT LCL LGRTS partment of Education.- eh ln Ml a lr ou cts AS mao: A AE RL Aaa NAME W.L.CARR W.L.Carr, Huntingdon, Que., a former president of the Holstein- Friesian Association of Canada, has been appointed to Serve under J.Durno Innes as selective registration inspector for Quebec, Mr.In- nes is taking the place of Robert Holtby, who retires because of ill- health, Hemmingford Overseas Gift Club Needs Your Help Every year since the beginning of the war our men have been remembered at the holiday season.In October last forty-onc men and Nursing Sister Madeline Bouchard were remembered for Christmas.Each was sent a large box containing many suitable articles and 300 cigarettes.Already four letters of acknowledgement have been received and each has expressed sincere appreciation for the thoughtfulness of the people of Hemming- ford.These gifts cost $280.00 which has to be raised by voluntary contributions.The members of the committee have not been able to canvass the entire community for funds and they would appreciate donations from those whq have not contributed.Donations can be given to Mr.C.E.Petch, the Secretary.It's Christmas.cri vm wa ee.Page Five Memorial Service Held For | A quiet but impressive memorial \u2018service was conducted on Sunday, \u2018Dec.10th, at 11 a.m.in Gore Unit- \u2018ed Church by Rev.T.P.Duncan, in memory of the late Cpl.Melvin J.Graham, who was killed in action on Oct.29.1944, somewhere in Holland, ! The church, of which Melvin was n member, was well filled by those ,who came to pay their last respects to this brave soldier.| In the course of the service, Rev.| Duncan read a letter received by | Mrs.Joyce Graham, wife of the \u2018deceased, from Melvin's Captain.| J.J.Murphy Holsteins For Provincial Exhibition Four Qucbec Holsteins have been nominated for the third All-Cana- dian Contest which is being sponsored by the Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada.All were prize winners at Quebec Provincial Exhibition.Three are owned by J.J.Murphy, Huntingdon, and the other by Brown Corporation, La Tuque.The Murphy nominees are: four- year-old cow\u2014Southview Starlight Fobes, first prize milking aged cow, senior and grand champion at Quebec; progeny of dam from Hunting- don Starlight Francy; and get-of- sire by Raymondale Bluejay.Brown Corporation's nominee is Browns Mistress Annette who was first prize dry two-year-old at Quebec.Altogether 89 animals owned by 62 breeders in six provinces have been nominated in the different classes of this All-Canadian Contest.From these a committee composed of the judges at the major Canadian shows will now pick an All-Canadian and a Reserve All- Canadian in each class.Results will be announced early in January.NEW WEEKLY QUEBEC \u2014(CP)\u2014 An official organ of the Liberal party is to be published here.The weekly paper will be named \u201cLe Canadien.\u201d There are very few stars shining over our boys fighting on German soil tonight, not a single tinkling of sleigh-bell.But the tender joy of Christmas fills fighting Canadian hearts on every fighting front.singers in the North Atlantic, nor a Christmas tree in all its watery waste of miles.The men on the icy convoys need no symbols to remind them.their thoughts and love and prayers tonight are winging home to you.So let not the absence of a loved one depress you or steal your holiday joy.The Spirit of Christmas is working in his heart as in yours; he is sharing your Christmas with you just as certainly as if he were greeting you in the glow of your own lighted tree \u2014 \u2014 \u2014 as he will, most assuredly on a Christmas yet to come.The Montreal Cottons Limited Vice President and Managing EV LET EVE T ERA IGETEGAT ET ERAT ARRAYS Late Cpl.Melvin J.Graham The Captain had high praise for him, telling of his first acquaintance with Melvin, and also of how he gradually received promotion, step by step, the rank of Sergeant having been received by him shortly before his death.Mr.Duncan, in the course of his service, reminded those present how terrible it seems to have loved ones taken from us in this manner, but that God has a greater task ahead for them.and that Melvin has answered God's call, ag many others have done.Friends who attended from a distance were Mrs.Joyce Graham (wife of the late Cpl) St, Johns, Que., Miss Dorothy Pugh, St.Johns, Que.; Mrs.Thos.Omerod, 8t.Johns, Que,; Mr.W.W.Graham, Montreal; Mr.and Mrs.Arlington Collins, Malone, NY: Mr.and Mrs.A.Dear, Burke, N.Y.; Miss Agnes Dear and Mr.Aubrey, of Burke, N.Y.: Mrs.Bella Gruer, Mr.and Mrs.Alvin QGruer, Mr.and Mrs.Geo.Tate, Miss Ruby Tate, all of Orms- town; Mrs, Carson Wallace, Rox- ham, Que.-0- Christmas OLLY on the door and a candled wreath in the window.the fireplace, carols in the dark, and the jeweled Christmas tree glittering through the night.What would Christmas be without them?The ANSWER is.it WOULD still BE CHRISTMAS.For Christmas isn\u2019t symbols.Christmas is something that happens to people.It wells up, it overflows, bursts forth from the heart of every human being.It goes far beyond the traditional forms of our Canadian observance .adopts a hundred different forms all over the world and transcends them all.Christmas is the sweetest emotional experience shared at one time by There are no street CPL.MELVIN J.GRAHAM EVETEDT EBL DT EB EIEVEIEVETEABET EC EYED Stockings by \u201c We & We 4 re iy Wr 2 i a3 Lu 2 Lui & We 4 We 2 > 3 We 2 ne & curred on Tuesday afternoon, but Moved by Coun Cats, seconded Dundee HUNTINGDON UNITED purchase groceries ore._|by Coun.Coffey un r NEW PROPERTY in good condi- The man lived alone, and neighbours the circumstances of how 1 hap-| oo 0 the tariff for road work| FRIDAY EVENING CHURCH pened are not known, The saw ?tion, with all conveniences, large state that the groceries are on the to be as follows: Man per hour, 30c; DECEMBER 22 lot, splendid site, near Pointe du kitchen table just where he left was running idle at the time and |Man and team per hour, 66c.REV.THOS.KNOWLES, Pastor} Buisson at Melocheville.Apply Roger McGowan, Notary, Beau- harnois.them.Some search was made in the nearby brush, but no trace has been found of the missing man.It is not known if the police have been noti- the man, Mr.Theobald Hebert, was alone near it.There was another man in the mill but he was not ENTERTAINMENT Admission: Adults, 35c.Children, free.Benefit of Dundee Consolidated «0= Morning Service 10.30 3 ; School f the man's disappearance.near the saw and does not know an JOUE c ock ! FORR Va sci \"4 4 door, 1985 fee man is a son of rey and Mrs.pré Ae ely MCE: how the accident happened.It is Athelst Sunday School 2 a \u201d ° ; \u2018 ; Wal ldwell, wh li a \"C.Ve .v = or.veuves\u2018 ubjec BT.3.B Quennevile rented farm near Barrington.|\u2018 missing, is no.for ofticial pur- thought that fhe vietim must have FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22| CHRISTMAS CONCERT McCLARY COOK STOVE, almost new and in first class condition, with water front, warming closet, six-hole cooking top.Phone 2219, The whole thing has an air of mystery about it and people in the district are quite concerned about the matter.It is now over three weeks poses presumed dead, according to word received by his parents, Mr.and Mrs.Neil McCalg, of Orms- town Station, Quebec.A graduate Word was recelved on Tuesday, by Mr.and Mrs.Alfred Vaincourt, slipped and fell on the saw.Theobald Hebert is the son of Mr.and Mrs.Emile Hebert, of Hemmingford, Que.and is 23 years at 8 p.m.Silver collection to be held in Rockburn Church Hall under auspices of \u201cGetting Christ Out of Christmas\u201d Special Christmas Service .since the disappearance took place, |Of the University of Bishop's Col- |Franklin Centre, Que, that their ; PIPPI Irs > Rockburn Sunday School and : Huntingdon pp p lege where he received his BA.son.Tpr.ett Vaincourt, h old, and single.: led tro Day School - and Music diplom ; The roner was calle rom ONE PAIR men's skates and boots, Blood Donor Clinic degree and a ploma in education, again been wounded in battle, but ® at 8.15 p.m.-0- ; vs tube skates Flight Lieutenant McCaig taught At |no further particulars are available |Huntingdon, but due to sickness, size 9; one pair boy's tube c p FRIDAY, DEC.22nd Adults, 30c; children, and boots, size 3; one pair boy's tube skates and boots, size 1314.Apply at 103 Wellington St., Hun- tingdon.Que.FOUR STACKS of Timothy hay.Apply to Thos.Whealon, Hun- tingdon.Dial 523.\u2019 At Howick, Jan.8th There will be another Blood Donor Clinic in Howick Temperance Hall, on Monday.Jan.8.Tulloch- gorum and Howick Farm Forums will make all arrangements for this clinic.As the need is greater than ever, new donors will be wel- Stanstead College and Westmount High School.He joined the air force in September, 1941, received his wings and a commission a year later and was posted overseas.He won the DF.C.In October, 1943 for \u201cexceptional courage.skill and resourcefulness\u201d when he brought a crippled Lancaster safely back at time of writing.REPORTED MISSING was unable to attend.Dr.O.E.Caza, of Valleyfield, was then called and was expected on Wednesday at noon, The funeral will be held on Friday at Hemmingford.DANCE by the Howick Curling Club Benefit Prisoners of War Fund in the free.Temperance Hall, Howick Admission: Evening Service withdrawn o account of the Union Choral Se vice in St.Andrew's Church.Continuous YOUNG BEEF, by the quarter.G.come and it is hoped that the regu- ba from 2 raid over ann + FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 SAT.& SUN.Gamble.Franklin.e as usual.cim.s only brother .Percy McCaig, Canadian Active S ch O ol N ot es Music by Fisher Orchestra .2-11 PM.JR LADY'S BROWN {ur coat, medium Army.size, good condition, price reasonable.Phone 301 r 14, Hemming- ford, Que.100 SQ.FT.GYPROC, 2 inside doors, 1 set garage doors; 2 round windows and frames.Apply 71 for the juniors will be held in the Wellington Street, Runtingoon, SU Gosia Sry Flynn, and other relatives, lft gymnasium, \"On Friday vein the SERVICE STAGECOACH\u201d QUANTITY of dry stove wood.also; Phone Valleyfield 1159G2.Lucien or rel home in Gallaway, Mot students will be held starting at 7 St.Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Peni Creek, don, St Stanislas de Kostka, Que.ich, he intends visiting with his oclock.Members of the School Church SUNDAY and MONDAY DEC.24 and 25 Que.BoE Bion ors mood cone sister: guests.PA short band concert of Huntingdon, Que.en GALA HOLIDAY TREAT! McCORMICK-DEERING gas engine.Type L.A.3 to 5 H.P.Phone We Defy You to Guess .son motored to Moores, N.Y.on follow from 9 until 12.at 33 pm.ue C.E.Boyce, Huntingdon.H l d Sunday.and attended the funeral of Junior Red Cross Annual WHO KILLED LAURA.: elp Wante the late Mr.George Fitch.Christmas Contribution Carol Service by united Until the Very Last Reel ! 1 CUTTER, 1 buffalo robe.1 pair Mr.and Mrs.Mervyn Graham were .We are most grateful to the choirs lady\u2019s skates and boots, size 6.| WANTED immediately, a single sun day guests of her parents, Mr.| Mrs.Cora Fraser, Dundee, Que.parents and students for contribu- A After seei the pict Telephone Huntingdon 851.man for farm work.Mrs.E.Stew- and Mrs.Allen Ritchie.received word recently that her son, | Lions to what is believed to be the 45 voices ng \u20ac piclure supply now while they last.A.S.Hayter, teeta: Onan que Pert Mr.and Mrs.Sam Herdman and on Ne in April 0 = Tr.os $ PHONE 715, Huntingdon mmm granc-deuenter a rs.\u201cand\u201d Mes Tatehurst D ANCE = me NT WOMEN So orn Majone 7 and Kilbain J dem ei was dele | - WANTED at Chateaugay.Mr and Mrs.L MeDonsgh Community Schools, held at Sher- Maple Leaf Grange, FARMERS! Mr.and Mrs.Ord Taylor, Mrs.|and Mr.Edward Bannon attended Place your order at once for a WOOD'S MILKER or AUTOMATIC MILK COOLER For Spring Delivery.Immediate shipment if desired.Lyell J.Graham Xmas Pamphlet and Catalogue: ed & bonus, for successful teaching : MONTMAGNY, Que \u2014(CP)\u2014The Ve beat for [ from the Inspector of Education.Wedding Montmagny miltary training camp, THURSDAY, DEC.28th en FAMILEX, 1600 Delorimier, Mon- Mrs.Todd taught the past three closed a few months ago, has been BIG NIGHT W.C.WOOD CO.LTD.treal.years in Johnston\u2019s School and has MICHAUD\u2014LEMAY re-opened.The Sorel training camp .ATHELSTAN \u2014-\u2014 Fel.2289 received a bonus each year.Mrs.also has been re-opened to accomo- =n - 25 FREE CHICKS Our foundation stock is registered and pedigreed birds.Nothing better in Canada.Order now.Prices for mixed baby chicks, males and females: Barred Rocks, $12.00 per Wanted 1000 CORDS of basswood and poplar, either delivered or at roadside.For further information, Phone 2301 or 643.H.A.Hampson, Ormstown 630-14.art, Huntingdon.Tel, 783.Gleaner Office.Men or women wanted to fill vacancies, part time basis.Make every day your big pay day with the sale of our 200 guaranteed products, now being used in over one million homes.QUALITY for the past sixteen years.FREE details.Wanted to Buy Empty javel water bottles (26 oz.only).Rousselle: Bros., 66 York St., Hunt- ingdon, Que., Phone 606.The Gore Mr.Jimmie Flynn, who spent the Mr.Robert Howe, Mrs.Cyril Foster and Melvin and Mr.Clark Hender- The services in the Gore United real, was the week-end guest at the home of Mr.and Mrs.Ord Taylor.Lillie Henderson, Jerry, Jim and Joyce Williams motored to Montreal on Friday.Jerry, Jim and Joyce remaining after spending the past six months at the home of Mrs.Henderson.Mrs.E.C.Todd has again receiv- Todd is now teaching at Bourlama- que, Que.Every Saturday from 10 to 11 AM.the Abitibl Bus and Transport Co.sponsors a radio broadcast when the children of the school contribute to this broadcast.In between numbers they have a quiz which is very mteresting.Mrs.Todd has been accompanying the children on the piano.Flying Officer Gordon J.Fraser, was shortly after D-day.Gordon enlisted in the R.C.AF.on August 8th, the funeral, in Montreal, of Ars, Thomas Kirk, on Friday.Bannon spent the week-end with their parents, Mr.and Mrs.Ed, Bannon.The marriage of Beatrice, daughter of the late Mr.and Mrs.Arthur Lemay of St.Jerome, to Paul, son of Mr.and Mrs.J.O.Michaud of Huntingdon, was quietly celebrated in the Chapel of the Parish Church of St.Jerome, on Saturday, Dec.16, at 7 AM.Rev.Father Gabriel Filion, sss.officiated.The bride wore a blue wool dress The Misses Margaret and Evelyn | HUNTINGDON HIGH SCHOOL Closing Day Friday, December 22nd On Friday morning of this week the Christmas Tree and Programme Christmas Carols will be given by the Band at 8.30, and a dance will largest shipment to the Red Cross from this school, on record.The The report of the first term examinations will appear in the next issue of the Gleaner.Miss Judy Cavers spent a few days with Mr.and Mrs.Ivan Rem- ber, Mr.and Mrs.Adam McNeil spent Thursday in Montreal.Mrs.Mary McNeil spent the weekend with Mr.and Mrs.Harold Rabertson and family, Riverfield.date Quebec province home defence units returned to Quebec from other parts of the country.Will You Need Barb Wire Next Spring?Tickets, $1.00.Refreshments.SPECIAL XMAS EVE SUNDAY, DEC.24th Music under direction of Mrs.Gay, \u2018 Hospital \\ Kensington WEDNESDAY, DEC.27th Refreshments on sale.50c.per couple, extra lady 25c.Huntingdon Skating Rink Skating - Broomola - Races - Dancing on the ice.Program next week.DANCE THE RANGE BUSTERS ; \u201cARIZONA DEC.22 and 23 À CONTINUOUS XMAS DAY, 2 TO 11 P.M.issi fter air operations over- È 4 FOR SALE WANTED Farm Helper, married Church and.St.Paul's Church at| meee Ge was serving as a fighter [Shipment was made to Montreal én Mrs.Sparrow and Mr.J.B.friends who killed Laure.re ate hous general farm Fork, Herdman were cancelled owing to! pjlot with the R.C.A.F., and accord- ee none , Contents ds acmillan » 8 convenlences, the stormy day.nt letters had been |cluded foodstuffs, clothes and to Vegetables of Quality at state age, experience, children, ing to his recent letters Mad Mees |for distribution among the needy.Service conducted by the loca) clergy Hayter's.Order your winter wages expected.Apply Box 6900, Miss Martha Duncan.of Mont- g NOTE:\u2014No one will be admitted during the last 10 minutes of the picture, so that you can fully enjoy the surprise ending! TUES., WED.and THURS.2\u2014SMASH HITS\u20142 Ann Sheridan À please don't spoil the er- citement by telling your GLORIA JEAN DEC.26-27-28 THE LG UE) hundred: White Leghorns, $11.00; \u2014 and matching hat, with a brown Call on us for your DOUGHGIRIS PF.ALAN i White Rocks, $15.00: Brown Leg- Hudson seal coat and muff.Her cor- : 0 The Aubrey Curlers will hold e Wy CURTIS in horns, $13.00.Pullet prices: Barred To Let D °.sage was of American Beauty roses.requirements.their annual New Year's Dance e Manning \u201cDESTINY\u201d Rocks, $19.00; White Leghorns, ental Notice After reception held at the Royal : \u2019 322.00: White Rocks, $24.00; Brown ROOM FOR working girl or older George, the newly.macro oounte Stringer s Store MONDAY NIGHT, : Leghorns, $24.00.woman.Phone Huntingdon 2035.Beginning January 8th, I shall be left for St.Adele Lodge.JANUARY 1st 1945 HEY KIDS! .\u2026.LOOK ! 7 25 free chicks, our choice, will be in Howick on Mondays Instead of Phone 20 ?: : given for each 200 mixed chicks ordered and 25 free chicks fer each 100 day old pullets ordered.Sale by F.J.Donnelly AUCTION SALE Phone 728 of Mr.Laberge.We are now QUE.Tobe by pi ution tn MEE toed lo pid al LU T i sae i do se Sole Frese residence of Horace Langevin, 2| oun 1o is abe expected that les ugh Ferguson, Fumio >D cars and machinery Friday-Saturday Dec.22-23 Tuesday-W ter Friday-Saturday .22- ue - miles east (of Huntingdon, Malone.will be available for curling at that DUNDEE parts, etc Don't be held up be- y-Wednesday .Dec.26 Hughes Farm on Thursday, Dec.21, the following property: 14 head of high grade Holstein Lost Fridays.A meeting of the members of the Huntingdon Curling Club will be held at the Club Rooms, on Friday night, December 22nd, at 8 o'clock.time.A.R.TINKER, Pres.Order your TWEDDLE CHICKS early and get discount.15 .pure- breeds and 10 hybrids.Also started pullets.Notice For travelling Mrs.Michaud wore an American Beauty woollen suit Hemmingford, Que.We have taken over the welding pusiness of Mr, Albert Laberge of un ingdon, and have moved Fisher Orchestra Lunch served Jolly Santa\u2019s Holiday Party, Wed., Dec.27 [| the full equipment to our garage as well as retaining the services cause of broken part, get it welded and back into service.Call at the Empire Garage and ask for GCETLTLGEVEVEOLOELVECETEREVL VE O'CONNOR THEATR HUNTINGDON [i \u201cYoung Ideas\u201d \u201cWagon Tracks West\u201d | estern ] cattle consisting of 8 milk cows due E.C.MARTIN, Sec.-Treas.beh Albe i Laher re pext time Comedy BILL ELLIO rane 1s eo poi | - Al ing ot ctpper Blades xe you need welding done.MARY ASTOR HERBERT MARSHALL LLIOTT GABBY HAYHS ers mon d .tisfaction aran \u2018 .- à Iso - Al to be sold without reserve.For Service arpen RENE FORGET, EM PIRE GARAGE Reg d.\u201cROCKEFELLER \u201cPi sy 2 erms of sale: Cash.Ph 19 .ENTRE\u201d ; Sale at 1 PM.PURE BRED Yorkshire boar.A.C.| \u2014\u2014 Huntingdon Quebec c E istol Packin Mama F.J.DONNELLY, Auctioneer.| Marshall, Phone 611-6, Ormstown.Noti - JR Santa Fé Trail: Comedy ohice \u201cWELLS FARGO DAYS\u201d News - Cartoon RUTH TERRY BOB LIVINGSTO PROVINCE OF QUEBEC Bugs Bunny and Merrie Melody Shorts.Corporation County of Huntingdon ; To the Ratepdyers of the Town- e ° © © \u2018 ships of: Dundee, Elgin, Godman- 1 chester, and the Parishes of Ste- || Sunday-Monday .Dec.24-25 Thursday Friday - Saturday ; Barbe and St.Anicet, interested in ecember 28 - 29 - 30 i - at - mess HILLVIEW INN Is hereby given you by the un- MALONE, N.Y.dersigned James E.Barrett, Secre- ) with tary-Treasurer, of the Corporation of the County of Huntingdon, that CLARE TARO'S ORCHESTRA the Collection Rolls, covering all playing costs on the above mentioned wat- Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday Nights the Wilson McArthur Dis.and Branches, the Dion 8t.Onge and Branchés, and the St.Louis Dis.and Branches.\u201cThe Desert Song\u201d All its spectacular action in Technicolor and all those wonderful songs.DENNIS MORGAN IRENE MANNING Two-reel Technicolor Special \u201cDevil Boat#\u201d Melody Master: \u201cRUDY VALLEE AND HIS COASTGUARD BAND\" \u2018Since You Went Away\u201d § CLAUDETTE COLBERT SHIRLEY TEMPE JOSEPH COTTON MONTY WOOLLEY JENNIFER JONES Heart-warming story of the home front, laug! Jaden and tear-stained.D THE OPENING of the i HUNTINGDON VALET SERVICE vege fa .THURSDAY: Feature and Last Episode of Serial ercourses, have been homologated as FRIDAY: Feature and News read, at the County Council Meeting held on Wednesday, the 13th SATURDAY: Feature - News < ing held on wwe From 9.30 to 1.00 News y+ Feature News Serial All those interested in the above MONDAY, DEC.25: Eight o'clock show only.1hurs.and Fri.: Eight o'clock show onl .described discharges and branches, e Vu WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FURTHER are hereby requested to come in and settle within 20 days from the date of this notice.Given at Huntingdon, this 13th day of December, 1944.JAMES E.BARRETT, -Treasurer, MOOR, oy SEO aa a 6 .C Sunday Tuesday, and Saturday, show starts at 8.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and and Friday, continuous an from atinee\u2014Saturday and Sunday at 2.00 p.m, NOTE: No six o\u2019clock show D 25- 28-29 CLÉTATASOHVAVARAQE svanszaesvavs] PARTICULARS Dancing at Hillview Inn every night the year around pmo ame a ye PRESSING and CLEANING \u201cres me Malone's Dancing Spot "]