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The Leader-Post from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada • 13

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A-a-Mimifci, -frit nfci SECOND NEWS SECTION PAGES 13 TO 24 LOCAL NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS. LEADER THE REGINA, S.VTURDAY JANUARY 1, 1922 NEW COMFO RT STATION COMMERCIAL CLASSES HAVE SOCIAL EVENING "EX-GHIEF JUSTICE WETMORE, FORMERLY NEW NORMAL LITERARY SOCIETY HOLDS MEETING LEGISLATORS VISIT WEYBURN HOSPITAL PROMINENT SASKATCHEWAN JURIST, DIES LENGTHY ILLNESS; rj "ir Jt LtW''- AT COAST FOLLOWING Death Follows Paralysis and Complications of Year's Standing WAS 81 YEARS OLD Idembers of Saskatchewan Bar Pay, Tribute to Memory of the Deceased iloa. Edward Ludlow Wetmore, formerly chief Justice of the Supreme turt ct th Nort Wtn Territories ad later of Saskatchewan, died Victoria. B.C., Thursday afternoon, i allowing- illness of paralysis and tmpUcTioa of come yeari" duration. The remaiss of th late chief Jua-See are being sent to Mootumtn for I la the family vault there where wife is burled, Te ch.ef Justice waa la his nzaty-erst ear at the time of h.a He is survived by two son.

Vanun ft more. fo.merly of Current, acd J. Al Wetmore, maaatr of the Imperial here, and now in charge of tfa-s Vancouver branch; also one Mn. A. C.

Christie, of Victoria. A inadjoa ison of Valentine Wernorei now practising law at Peliy.sask. vjr. Wetmore predeceased her hu-aan-J some year ao, the victim of a -u i a horse while the family was re. dent at Mooaomin.

Notice of bis death was received yesterday by Mrs. R. J. Wet-mc-re. mother-in-law of the late chief Justice's son.

Although Hon. Mr" tveimora had bfea suffering for sever; years, it was no until Tueeday that his condltioa became critical. on Tuesday his recovery was a i impossible. Pay Tribute have lost a very sincere friend in the of the late chief Jjs-tice." remarked C. ri.

Barr. when he of the news yesterday. Sir. Barr vras the first barrister called to the bar after the Province of Saskatchewan was formed, and conduct h.a first case before Chief Justice when the latter first presided chie'usUce. cMnTjn with all the young mmor of the profession." Mr.

Barr "we looked him with ad-rtiration and afTection- He seemed to appreciate the difficulties unde. srhicn the younger members of the profession were endeavoring to dls- their duties He not only con- i a case In much a manner as tot civ- juj.tfre. but to give the begin era an opp-artunity of finding lr. r.urr cr.ee called on the late str.rt jjst.ee while on a visit to the C'oa-JT recently, and was Impressed wita-the war he appared to keep I I. U.K.

I I w. t-L Two of the commercial classes of tho Regina Collegiate Institute gathered in the school last night for meetisg of their literary society. The program ww presented by classes SK and 4E. An exhibition game of basketball was -played between the boys of the two rooms. Janet Shert and Evelyn Cameron put on a pretty the girls of JE and 4E gwve a combined dance and drill.

Anne Kreutzer gave a song accorr-panied by her own playing on the ukulele. Don Thompeon gave a saxa- phone solo, with piano accompaniment by Janet Shea. Edna Crappr gave a reading AERO FILMS TO BE EXHIBITED III CITY Provincial Executive of Can dian Air Force Association Meets in Regina EXCHANGE MINUTES Proposal Is Made That Memorial Fund Be Established in Commemoration of Disaster A decision to accept the offer of series of films descriptive of tlcaj activities during war and peate p-n. hr Vi" I Vo-if arrive- at at the regular meeting of th Air Force Associat.on held yesterdrjr mornings Arrangements are accord now being, made by the-Aer. Club of Regina for exhibition of th here during the week commenr-lug February 27.

The exhibition wil' bs taken to the University at Saskatoon the week following its showing at Regina. A proposal has been made by the Ae-onautieal Society to establish a memorial fund, In commemort-i i ct uie victims of the R-38, the Interest on the capital sum subscribe') to be used to conduct investigatior-In airship problems, from time to tim-TLe provincial committee view that the proposal was that should be responded to by air boards Vat her than provincial or local executives- Exchanoe Minutes. The proposal emanating fro.n te Saskatchewan executive that tr committees of all the provinces shoulJ erchange minutes of their meetings with a view to closer co -ope ration was reported as agreed to by it provincial executives of Manitoba and Quebec. The system has already been adopted by the Saskatchewan committee. Yesterday's meeting waa under chairmanship of the president of the Canadian Air Force Association for Saskatchewan.

G. S. Tux-ford, and was attended by Capt. R. A Delhaye.

Prof. A. Greig, Saskatoon; James Balfour. K-C. Capt.

J. R. Hopkins, Indian Head; and Capt. H. Spence, Regina secretary) ATTENDANCE GROWS AT NIGHT CLASSES Increase of 75 Students on Roll Since the'C-urctmas Holidays Nieht classes are showing unpre cedented progress at the Coliegla-e Institute, according to Principal G.

K. Do lan. There has been an increase ot 75 In the a -tendance at these claf-es since the Christmas vacation. All the classes in nnw in nnsraH with the exception of the second term millinery and dressmaking classes. which will ooen next month, ihnni 35 men from "outlying districts are in 1 the -city attending motor mechanic classes in the collegiate.

The atten-1- aTlce at the school now Is close to 80. TODAY'S DAUlldWltik PHONOGRAPH FOR $150 Mahogany or Fumed Oak $10.00 CASH I Above Is shown the architects plans and elevation for the. public comfort station to be erected the City Hall grounds, corner of Hamilton street and Eleventh avenue. The rectangular plan of building has been avoided on account of the building's location at an Important corner: the main entrance, therefore, is from the corner of the streets, with secondary entrances from El-v-entji avenue and Hamilton street. Cornice, columns, base and steps will be in cut stone and the cost of the whole building will be Tenders will probably be called for by March 1.

The work of excavation will be done by-theft city, together with the work on the foundations. The remainder of the will be done by the contractors. The plans were prepared-by Storey and Van Egmond, architects. Party of Sixty Pay Visit to New Government Institution in Southeastern City BEST IN THE DOMINION Complete Tour of Building Is Made by Visitors--Arrive Back in Regina The legislative halls ef the Parliament Buildings were quiet yesterday the members of the House being ab- ent on a ylsit of lnsrection to the new Mental Hospital at Weyburn." A 7.30 In the morning some 80 of th-m accompanied by a number ol lady guests, boarded a Canadian National train at depot for the southeastern city, retu-ning to t.e capital In time for dinner at night -On the train. Hon.

W. M. Martin, Htn. A. P.

McNb and Hon. C. i Hamilton acted as hosts of the prir'y, assisted by J. ii. Smith, deputy minister of pubHc works; Sharro.T.

pyvincial architect, and fs r-Lackburn. of the public works de-prrtment. Arrived at the Mental Hospital. T5r. M.

Mitchell, superintendent, met, tie party and conducted them to irtst tution. Directly on arrival an excellent luncheon was served for two -hours arter the party went on a personal' conducted tour through the building. Best in Dominion. Mrs. and Mr.

Mitchell acted as hcts at luncheon and at the cloe. Dr. Mitchell briey express-ed hm Pleasure at the presence cf tha Provincial Legislature- He stated that this new Institution was rise best Ia the Dominion of iis kind and thav patients could be assured of nolhii but the most expert and careful tieatment. He paid a tribute to BtafJ which Is charged with the practical working of the institution td poured the people of the province, through the represer.t-.tives, ihat etery prVent was made the subject of special care and attention. Premier Martin briefiy replied ea behalf of the and expressed their thanks for the hospitality extended to them and their of the opportunity given them to exarrine this latest addition to the public Institutions of the.

province. A complete tour of the bUiiai-ig was made by the pa-ty. Jirwer' tv, ditection cf Dr. Mitchell. Dr.

Cam-bell and Hon. A. P. McNab. The various wards and rooms dtw-It inspected and nothing hut the most favorable comment waa beard.

A large number patients are taking treatment In the Institution at ths present time, and within a we-k or two work hare been entirely completed within the bulilng ard everything ready for the reception rtient from those hospitals outside the province v-trO are residents cf S-s-atchewaa. The party left for Reglna en tte rt turn trip a few moments after 3 b'c'ock. arriving in the city at CIS. Mi- McNaughto. travelling agent for the Canadian National.

ffi nsrtT 9 The Best Is Always thm Cheapest OUR WALLPAPERS are of the highest Quality aad stock Is complete. Estimates Free Robison lid. 1841 Lome St. Phone 451 SPECIAL i.ih'.'MSl 10 P.M. 1 rr it It '-f i hi ha4 srrown up in the pro fiorr.

"Mentaiiy, never grew i I Mr. Harr remarlrei IB1 Avlw a DAIRY INSTRUCTION CAR WILL ar.d King's Bench Courts of PaScachewan, ran. and the only remain in? co officer who served under under The students of the Normal school held the first meeting of their nw literary society In the Normal school ud it of lure yesterday afternoon, whjn an Interesting program was present 'd under the guidance of the newly-elected officers. A number of new students hare- entered the school since Chrlstma. tc take the short courses which w'il extend from now until the summer (holidays.

The students who took te snort course ending at unristmia have gone to various schools In fe piovtnce. Many school and social activities for the coming term we-e planned by the students at yesta'' day's meeting. HORTHSI RS HAVE I SATISFACTORY YEAR Animal Meeting of Association Hears Reports of Officials Finances Are Good MATTHEWS RE-ELECTED Over One Hundred Letters Asking for Improvements Have Been- Sent by Organization Reports indicating a year which has been satisfactory financially and In other ways, were presented to the annual meeting of the Northslde Ratepayers Association, held in the Sons cf England Hall. Retallack street, last night, The secretary-treasurer, convener of the social committee, and chairman of the publicity committee, all gave reports on their worlt during tne year, a Tier which ofneers for 1922 werN elected. H.

C. Matthews was re-elected to the presidency: R. Baldwin was named as vice-president: H. C. McCoII.

re-elected secretary. F- J. Hugli re-elected treasurer. J. A.

Regan was elected honorary president, and John Macintosh honorary New Executive. The new executive was named to consist of the following members: rkvmondn. Fl MrVelll! McljiiipMIn' F. Neate, A- H- Wilkinson. Buckle.

N. Fraser and Thomas, and Mes-dames Baldwin. Clnff. Doran, Cans well and Calderwood. The secretary's report Bhowed that ten general meetings and IS executive meetings have been held during the year.

Over 100 letters asking for impiovements on the Northslde have been sent to the City Council and other bodies. These have resulted In definite promises being given to this district of Improvements to be made in the near future. A member of the association. M. J.

Cold well, has been elected to the City Council, and Rev. A. Young, another member, io the CoUegiate board. The treasurer's report showed that is a credit balance on the o-iety's books of $46.39. this indicating a better financial condition than baa existed for many years.

The report of the social committee showed that a number of successful social affairs have been put on by the association during the year. Expresses Thanks. The president expressed his thanks to the members of the association tor help given him during the year, stating that the association has now mo. than 100 members. The president, secretary and vice-president, were elected to represent the North-siders on the central executive thin year.

Reolutions were passed to the effect that the Citv Council be asked to provide catch baeimr- on low ly ing places on Northslde streets, and to the school board asking that children be allowed to ride home on the street cars on stormy days, free of charge. DRIVERS WILL BE GUESTS OF S.P.C.A. Smoker Will Be Held Friday Evening Discussion by Prominent Stable Men Invitations are being sent by thf Regina S.P.CA to ail drivers ol hoi aes In the city asking them to be the guests of that society at a smok er to be held In El-Rose Hall Fnda evening. January 27. Addresses will be riven on sub lects relating to the care and man agement of such as feeding.

blanketing, stabling, care of the. feet, first aid. and care of harness. The speakers will be Mayor Gras-sick. J.

C. Robertson. livestock commissioner; Mr. Watson, Dr. W.

Boucher. Dr. U. L. Hewitt and others, and discussions will be led experienced stablemen and drivers.

A musical program will be provided and refreshments served. C. E. Gre- eorv. K.C.

Is president of the society. and D. W. Houston Is chairman of the executive Drivers are requested to present their invitations. TODAY AT THE 'T' Saturday.

9 20-10- -Comers' gym class. Comers swim. 10 30-11 Junior school" boys. Junior school boys swm. 2 Basketball practise, Regina College.

3 Intermediate leaders. 4 Intermediate basketball game 4 30 Boxing and Wrestling Club 6.15 Ofien basketball practise. 7.15 Intermediate basketball game. 8.15 Basketball. Sunday.

4.30 Meeting for mem. Speaker, A. Piper, on "Ideals in OFFICERS FOR ELKS TO BE ELECTED NEXT FRIDAY Officers for the B.P.O. r.ka Reglna Lodge, will be elected at the meeting of the lodge to be held next Friday night, as there were not enough of the prospective nominees present last night to hold the election. The was visited by the district deputy from Moose Jaw.

and It is expected that the entire Moose Jaw lodge will be present at the annual meeting here next week. late ch.ef Justice, summed up hisirL which TPreclatloa ot the late Mr. Wetmore nieni to the I his apyoinimeni to 7fOifJfv t' VtHj-lfOA-i, 4 ON C.N. R. LINES car.

In which the electric lighting plant and other necessary equipment will -be installed. The cars, which will start out from Regina January 25, are now being equipped at the Canadian National yards, and the Itinerary, planned will run well Into March. i The Itinerary. The following are. the times and places of the 'meetings already definitely planned and announced by poster: Meeting Place Date Time Eden wold Jan.

25 2 p.m. tdgeley Jan. 2 a p.m. Fort Qu'Appelle Jan. 26 Balcarres Jan.

27 2 p.m. 2 p-m. Duff Jan. 28 i i. Melville i.

Jan. 30 2pm. The balance of the itinerary "will cover the lines from Melville to Yorkton and Canora. the branch from Canora to MacNutt. Wroxton to Humboldt to Mel-fort and Prince Albert to Young- A great deal of1 educational work has been done by the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture and the extension department jn co-operaticn with the railways through the operation of instruction cars, and every series of meetings arranged In the past has met with a good attendance and good interest.

Only a very small section vof the lines In the above itinerary has ever before been covered by a dairy instruction car -and it is felt thai with the lively inter- est in dairying now apparent in all parte of the province, this year's im-c -ngs should be very DON'T FAIL 'TO CLIP COUPON FROM MONDAY'S LEADER ADMITTING BEARER 1 -Ew Er TO MONDAY NIGHT'S PERFORMANCE AT THE GRAND THEATRE i DIED THURSDAY AT VICTORIA 4 HON. E. 1- WETMORE. formerly chief justice, of Saskatchewan, word of whose death In British Columbia was received In Reglna yesterday. of the greatest Judges Canada has ever produced.

"Ve older men of the bar who know him best know tne great contribution he made to the vdminL ration of justice In the West. His memory, both as a Jurist and as a man, will live for all time." Came 35 Years Aqo Hon. Mr. Wetmore came to the North West Territories from New Brunswick- $5 years aro on his appointment the bench of the- Supreme Court of Canada. In 18S7 he became ane of the first five puisne juuges appointed to the North West Territories.

His residence at that time was In ilooicmm, until bo succeeded hie ft Justice Maguire In 107. and went on to the bench of the newly-created Supreme Court of Saskatchewan as chief Justice. From that position he retired In October, 1912 and. after continuing for a short time in residence in Regina. went to the coast.

The death of the late chief Justice marks the close of a life of professional activity. A native of New Brunswick, he was born In Frederic -ton. March 24. 1841. son of Charles Peters Wetmore.

barrister and cierk of the House of Assembly. He was educated at the grammar schools ot Fredericton and Gagetown and at King's College, now known as the L'niverstiy of New Brunswick. Called to Bar in 1864 i iea i vau lit VIM? uac I i rZ 1" irl'The vearT 1-7 th Barristers le received ram, out into the then almost uu- fcarr kno to I known North West Territories. Nor was bis life entirely devoted to tne law, tor ne Ucwu.ij lcs.ivr of th Oouosttion. He was nf the commlosiont-rs for con- lioudaTing the statute, of New B.

un. wick in ls7 aou oerformed a s-milax service for the North West Tesi itor-ies in and waa chairman of the commission which consolidated the statutes of Saskatchewan la 19S. From 1S74 until 1S7 he was mayor of his native town of Fredertcton juia representative of the Alumni Association in the Senate of the University of New Brunswick. 18SS-7. In Isil he was made a member of a commission which was appointed to inuu.re into charses proposed against the harshness of the NAVJ1.

Poliue. Inquires About Contract With Mr. Justice Newlaads In 190t be was appointed a commissioner to Inquire Into the school Uoad contract entered Into bv the last gov- ernment or the ierritones anJ company. As chief Jus- Saskatchewan, he was thiee limes administrator of the Uovern-ment la the absence of the lieutenant-governor and in 1K0Z. when the University of Saskatchewan was ereated, he was appointed the first chance.lor.

a post, he until he left the province. SOUS OF SCOTLAND IHSTAL OFFICERS Final Arrangements Are Made for Burns Banquet to Be Held January 25 Camp Balmoral. Numher 177. Sons of Scotland, last evening In Liberty Hall, lnatajed the following officers: 'Chief Brother, O. Milne; chieftain, Bro S.

MoClar.v; chaplain. Bro. J. J. Spalding; recording secretary.

Bio. J. l. Landsay; financial secretary, Bro. A.

McKillop: treasurer, Bro. J. N. Bayne; marshal. Bro.

K. Cunningham; standard bearer. Bro. A. Robertson; senior guard, Bro.

J. A. MfrKay; junior guard. Bro. Geo Watt; piper.

W. McGregor; physicians, I Jr. Low and Dr. H. McLean The installing officer was Fast Chief Bro.

Grassick. Final arrangements for Burns Anniversary banquet and concert January 25 were made. The progrr was announced and this win include some excellent numbers by local artists. Major MacPherson will be the speaker at tbe banquet, and will reply to the "The Immortal Memory." which will be proposed by Chief Bro-G. Milne.

July 1 has been proposed as the date for a Highland gathering in Reglna. The last of these gather ing was In 1911 In Reglna and the next was Interrupted by the cyclone In 1912- The revival of this gathering this year in mires a large number of rlsi tors and brethren of the Son of Scotland to Reglna for the great pro- igram of dancing and piping which will be given- -v. 'Gsntlsmsn Old School' As an oid-t-mer. 1 came la almost contact wtttb him for many years, and it Is difficult to express tested York County in the iew the high regard I always tad for him Brunswick legLature in 1883 and ii- timn oia.for Ciree yea.s from that time was BE OPERATED Arrangements, have recently been completed-with the Canadian National Railways whereby the Department of Agriculture, in co-operation with the extension department of the University of Saskatchewan, will conduct a series of meetings over a large section of the Canadian National lines in the eastern and1- northern parts of the province. The equipment which is being supplied and hauled free by the Canadian National will coneist of two coaches, one a Jarge sized first class coach which will be fitted up as a lecture car, the other a tourist EXPERTS ADDRESS -POULTRY FANCIERS 8 i Regina Poultry Breeders Asso-v ciation Given Talks by P.

Grosch and J. A. Mooney Two a'ddresses by- experts featured the meeting of the Regina Poultry Breeders Association last night In the Saskatchewan Co-operative I Creameries building, corner of Elev- enth avenue and Albert street. There was a good attendance of members who showed animated Interest In the pointers given in the addresses by S. P.

Grosch and J. A. Mooney. Mr. Grosch talked on the different varieties' of Plymouth Rocks.

His chief statement was that the breed now had come into great demand, but that what formerly was asked for, the fancy show stuff, now also had to be befo. the breed- i ers would buy them. The tendency 1 to have show 'Qualities as well as producing Qualities in this breed of birds has made It one very desirable for the said Mr. Grosch. Mr.

Mooney discussed food, food values, and feeding giving the meeting a number of rations which are intended to give results both in meat and egg producing. W. 11. Bovle waa elected delegate to the -annual meeting of the Sas-j katchewan Poultry Breeders' Associa ln Moose jaw next wee)u i PROBUS ADDRESSED BY BURFORD HOOKE Analyzes Conditions Which for Success Club Will Hold Dance in Febniary Burford Hooka, managing dlrect6r of the Leader Publishing addressed the Probus, Club last evening at the regular luncheon in the Kitchener Hotel, taking for his subject. "A Receipt for Success." This was a plain analysis- of the conditions which make for success, and directed to the young men compose the club, as these are starting out on their business careers.

Mr. Hooke.w-s tendered a vote of thanks cn the motion of Ed. Noon.tn, who characterized the address as one of the very best ever given to tHe club. Arrangements are being made by the entertainment committee for a dance sometime early In February. Two new members were introduced to tl.a club last night.

A. M. FRASER HEADS VOCATIONAL BOARD Appointed Chairman at First Meeting To Meet First Mon- day and Third Wednesday A. M. Fraser was appointed as chairman of the vuutUuua I Loi 01 the Colieiat i lnsulule, tne ftrsi.

meeting of the new board, held las evening. George Sttiidy was appointed vice-chairman, James Bai- four chairman of the management committee. E. W. Bull, chau man oi the equipment committee, and U.

K. Blair, ch-oi-man of the finance committee. George Sturdy, O. fl. Merlin anl E.

McNeill represent the Trades and Labor Council on the new board; A. M. Fraser, Alex. Young and E. Bull represent the employers, Mr.

Balfour, Mr. Blair, Rev. A. Young and Mint Sheldon-William represent the Collegiate board. The vocational board decided to meet the first Monday apd the third Wednesday In each month.

They ap- pointed F. I hhi as instructor in i ruga tractor section." and transacted various routine business. FILOOKS Resurfaced AsGcod As New Carpentry Alterations and Repairs NORMAN HILSDEN 1906 Cameron St. Phone 7152 4 f. r'hif Justice Brown.

"Chief Justice Wetmore passes away 0 a ripe age and after a jt: of service. He was one of thr ti st jjdKes appointed to the OW Supreme Court of the North West 1 tt. and thetfirst chief Justice uf th ITovince of Saskatchewan. No abler, mire fearless or more con -mientious Judce ever adorned the bench, and this provlnc as most fortunate in that' she reap-ej the fruits of his great labors- "The law reports of the North West Territories and of this province, obtaining at they d9 hundreds of his reported decisions, are per hap las rreatest monument. "His life and work hs been, and 1 Vh.

an Insptratlo tthe of Saskatchewan to ever will be bench and bar hirh endeavor and honest service. "It was my good fortune to under Judge Wetmore for some IZ years, and to srve under him on th bench as a brother Judge." Was Strong Character Norman Kackenzle. one of th senior members of the Saskatchewan bar. referring to the death of Chief Justice Wetmore last night, "Htrong character, moral worth and mind of the late Chief Justice Wetmore, was one of the principal factors In building up the bench of Saskatchewan to the prominent position IT, fow occupies in the administration "Justice in J. F.

Frame. KC who came to the Sa.4k.itchewan bar In 1907. when the Suprrftn-3 Court of Saskatchewan created, said: It was with feelings of great sorrow that 1 learned of the death of the ar old ex-Chief. I think be waa one BEAUTY OF THE SKIN is tb earorsJ desire of every woman, sad Is obtsjaabie by tbe use of Dr. Com sOtoisaoak Pioiplaa.

blackheads. frmsbiMss aad mdoess cf tb asia. irritation sod. wwaik disappear, and he kia laf anf. smooth and velvety.

All daaiara. or Edsoanaoa, Batae Limttod. Toronto. Saaipto free if yon XQ action this paper. 1 Places this genuine Brunswick in your home.

"Balance on easy weekly or monthly terms. Place your order toxlay. COMING! Open Till Cor. Eleventh Ave. and Lome Regina Phone 3739 UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF I' REGINA COLLEGE J.

W. BENGOUGH The Noted Cartoonist and Humorist Friday, Feb. 10th, 1922 CITV HALL AUDITORIUM Plan of Auditorium at HEINTZMAN'S PIANO STORE Scarth Street ss ss mm mr ssw ssfssBsr I.

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