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THE SASKATOON STAR-PHONIX, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1928. PAGE ELEVEN LIVE NEWS FROM THE PRAIRIES ONLY POORER GRADES SENT TO LIVERPOOL, JOHN EVANS CLAIMS address by John Evans, M.P. for the Rosetown constituency, featured the meeting held in Laura Grain Growers hall Monday afternoon held for the purpose of discussing the grading of grain with the idea of obtaining evidence to submit to the grain inquiry commission and thus help to show "that there are anomalies in the present system that mean a great loss to the farmers." J. Douglas was chairman of the meeting. Bruce Girvin, of Ardath, newly elected delegate for Pool district No.

10, answered questions relative to the purpose of the meeting. Mr. Evans laid stress on the farmers working for a 100 percent membership throughout the three prairie provinces. He claimed the millers skimmed the cream off the crops and that the poorer grades were forwarded to Liverpool and it is upon these that the prices are based. Last year, he said, the milling interests picked out 18,000,000 of the best of the wheat.

He also spoke of the laboratory tests made by Dr. Birchard of Winnipeg, which, he said, had proven absolutely that the protein value of some of the lower grades was as high and made as good bread as No. 1. The millers, he avowed, had done their best to discredit this report. These tests also showed that bleaching did not hurt the wheat.

Mr. Evans urged that steps be taken to prevent the mixing of grades. Farmers should be allowed to ship to what terminal they liked, and that grain should be shipped out in the same grade as it was shipped in. He went on to advocate the urgency of bringing pressure to bear upon the government to grant to the central selling agency the right to obtain sufficient currency from the treasury to market the wheat crop. The speaker advocated a government that is more sympathetic to the producer.

RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were unanimously passed: "Whereas we believe that the practice of mixing wheat at the terminal elevators militates against the grower by lowering the value of the different grades as given by the government grain inspection department at Winnipeg, and whereas the Canadian millers secure the wheat of BRICK BUILDING AT VONDA GUTTED $20,000 Construction Used for Storage Plant Destroyed Sunday Morning -Fire of undetermined origin gutted the brick building erected as a cold storage but lately used as a butcher shop, here early Sunday morning. P. Desjardine, porter at the Alexander Hotel, turned in the alarm and in a few moments the brigade was at the scene of the outbreak. Two streams I of on water for four from the hours pump before were the turned fire was under control. At 1 o'clock Monday morning the fire broke out in action.

This building when erectagain and the pumps were again put ed cost $20,000, and was used as a cold storage for several years by the Co-operative Creameries. It is understood that insurance was carried. The ladies' bridge club raised over $70 for The Star Christmas Fund at successful dance staged in the town hall. Nominate Dinsley For Wilkie Lads -Ted Dingley, nommeeting was. Mohawk Pathfinder group of the Tuxis boys in the manse as a member to the sixth session of the Saskatchewan Boys' Parliament which will be held at Regina during the Christmas week.

Mr. Dinsley was afterwards elected by acclamation as member from Wilkie west. He has always been interested in boys' work in the town and has been patrol leader in the Boy Scouts, and last year was president of the Pa-Ka-No-Ka Tuxis group. He also is secretary-treasurer of the United church Sunday school of which church he is a member. Mr.

Dinsley is at present attached to the Royal Bank staff here. HELP RED CROSS The Sonningdale branch of the U.F.W.C. held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Hanior when a donation was made to the Red Cross. Mrs.

Grimsadle was appointed auditor and lunch was served. H. F. Sargeant, S. A.

Murdoff and G. A. Sanders motored to Saskatoon Tuesday as delegates to attend the meeting of the Saskatoon Board of to discuss road questions. 88TH BIRTHDAY OF "GRANNY" RUTLEDGE IS CELEBRATED -An unique birthday party was held on Friday at the home of Geo. Rutledge, of Avondale, in honor of his mother, who on that day celebrated her 88th birthday.

Over 50 gathered to pay tribute to the high respect, esteem, and affection in which she is held as well as her family by the whole Avondale neighborhood. The party spent an enjoyable time singing her favorite hymns and in playing games. A beautiful cake, prettily decorated with 88 miniature candies, all lighted, was presented to Mrs. Rutledge by two little girls, followed by two little boys, who presented a tea tray, the gifts of her many friends, souvenirs of happy memories and appreciation. Rev.

S. A. Harry, pastor of the Avondale United Church, offered the congratulations of the gathering and spoke eulogistically of the splendid contribution she had made to the social and moral wellbeing of the community wherever she had been placed, and of the valuable services she had rendered the church. He expressed gratitude first for the Inspiring life and character but also for the friendship and encouragement she and her late husband had shown to all who had settled in Avondale, Refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. Geo.

Rutledge Wiseton to Have Electric Lights are completed and the council of the village has ing a franchise the installation taken the first steps, towards grantof for a Wiseton. town electric The lighting, system is being put over by Harry H. Lee, implement and automobile dealer, of the Wisetonia Garage and R. A. Lister and Co.

(Canada) of Regina, have received the order for installing a Marshall semi-diesel engine with 13 k.w. generator. Concrete work and erection of poles has been contracted for by V. Suomela, of Wiseton. J.

Dishaw, of Milden, and his electricians are already well advanced with the work of wiring stores, houses, and public buildings. Mrs. Sutherland Choice of W. S. UNITY -The W.M.S.

of the United church held their annual meeting on Wednesday afternoon when A good number of the members and visitors were present. The following officers were elected for 1929: President, Mrs. J. M. Sutherland; 1st vice-president, Mrs.

Baines; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. D. Hayes; R.S., Mrs. A. A.

Smith; C.S., Mrs. Needham; treasurer, Mrs. Tamblyn; Christian stewardship and finance, Mrs. Rayner; Mrs. A.

J. McLean and Mrs. C. L. Shaver were appointed to the committee.

Rev. E. Baines installed the newly appointed officers. The report of work of the society presented a story of success. The allocation of $107.20 is paid.

The proceeds of the "mite box" were $46.20. An interesting talk was given by Mrs. Sutherland. Tea was served at the close of the meeting. CORONATION HOLDS TEACHERS' CONFAB IN BEST POSITION SINCE INCEPTION Gratifying Report Read to Kelvington Agro Society; A.

Ewen Is President The sixth annual meeting of the Kelvington agricultural society WAS held in the central hall. The annual report was read by the secretary, showing a successful year, and the society in a better position financially than ever before. The following officers were elected for 1929: President, A. Ewen; Arst vice. Oscar Ralph; second vice, Art Fenton; secretarytreasurer, Mrs.

J. D. Stewart. Over 200 people attended the banquet given by the Kelvington members of the Wheat Pool. The hotel was unable to accommodate them all together.

A. M. Millar's address was particularly well received. The Girl Guides presented the comedy, "Ruth In a Rush" to a capacity house on Dec. 7.

The talent shown by these young people came as a surprise to the community. They They were assisted by G. Munroe, Joe Stewart, Don Metcalfe, Rudy Peterson, and H. P. Lyne, At the conclusion of the play, Mrs.

Stewart leader, was presented with a beautiful bouquet of carnations. Obituary EATONIA. Nearly 400 people gathered to pay their last respects at the funeral of the late Robert B. Mitchell in the Kindersley church on Sunday. Rev.

T. Elsdon, pastor Glidden, officiated, assisted by Rev. B. Glover, of Kindersley, and A. M.

Carmichael, M.P. Mr. Mitchell came to this district in 1910 from Yellow Grass. He was one of the pioneers of this district, farming on a large scale northeast of Eatonia. He helped in Sunday school work and a great interest in the work of the church.

He was a member of the Glidden United Church board. He was the lay representative to the Presbyterian Church pre-assembly congress in Toronto in 1913. He is survived by his widow, two sons a and two daughters, also brothers and sisters in the east. One brother from Toronto arrived in time for the funeral. Pall bearers were Tom Nesbit, Dick Steinhoff, Jake Adam, James Bews, A.

D. Caldwell, Stanley, Arthur, all old friends of the deceased. The floral tributes from the idow and family, brothers and siscers, Glidden community, Stony Vista Sunday School, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McDonald John, Rob-rtson Secretarial College, SaskaDon, friends and neighbors of Stony Vista, Glidden United Church, Mac 0).

Balmer, Mr. and Mrs. Don Blair, Mrs. R. Laird, Mr.

and Mrs. C. Laird, J. Bews and family, Mr. and Mrs.

S. Jackson. -The death of Geo. Reid stroke occurred on Sunday. The deceased was a farmer and resided about nine miles north of town.

His demise occurred under somewhat distressing circumstances as Mrs. Reid only left on the preceding Monday for Scotland to visit her aged father. The deceased has farmed in this, district for a number of years, leaves his widow and nine children. There are three grown-up sons and a daughter, Mrs. R.

Marbry, who is in Oakland, and the remaining five children are at home their ages ranging from 4 to 18. late Mr. Reid was held in high esteem in the district. Linfoot, one early pioneers of the Mylrea district, 12 miles southeast of Kindersley, passed away at his home on Saturday. Deceased was 82 years age and had been in good healt." up to the time of his death.

Linfoot came from Ontario in the spring of 1912 and ever since has resided in the Mylrea district. He is survived by three sons, William of Kindersley, and two residing in the Mylrea district. Funeral services were held on Monday from the Anglican church to Kindersley cemetery, Rev. Mr. Riley officiating.

T. G. Topping was in charge of funeral arrangements. Celebrate 20th Year of Wedding About 20 people were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Andrew Pearson, 11 miles east of Simpson, on Sunday, the occasion being the twentieth anniversary of their wedding. A mock wedding was a pleasing feature of the evening when the bride wore the original wedding gown. A sumptuous repast was spread, followed by a musical eveNing. The guests included Mr. and Mrs.

F. Reynolds, Nokomis; Mr. and H. Viets, Nokomis; Mr. and Mrs.

Peacock, Simpson; Mr. and Mrs. S. Lytle and family; Mr. and Mrs.

J. E. Buck, and Mr. and Mrs. M.

Frihagen. SUCCESSFUL YEAR. FOR AID OF BIGGAR $1.100 Raised by Ladies During Year; Mrs. C. Fowler Is Elected President The ladies' aid of the United church held their annual meeting at the home of Mrs.

W. J. Wright, on Thursday, with an excellent representative attendance. President Mrs. G.

Barnett, presided, while the business of the year was concluded. Rev. H. D. Ranns occupied the chair during the election of officers.

Statements of the secretary and treasurer indicated one of the most successful years the society has ever had. Eleven hundred dollars had been raised during the year. The principal activities of the society had been a bazaar, play and Thanksgiving dinner and concert. At a cost of $300 the interior of the church had been cleaned and renovated. Choir music had been purchased, $100 given to the M.

and E. fund and $500 paid on the church debt. The society has as its objective the entire payment of the church debt. The ladies have unanimously assumed this tion, and their proposed program will clear off the greater part in 1929. The newly elected officers are: Hon.

president, Mrs. G. Barnett; president, Mrs. C. Fowler; 1st vice, Mrs.

R. T. Briggs; 2nd vice, Mrs. J. G.

Fox; secretary, Mrs. H. E. Tenny; treasurer, Mrs. J.

M. Baker, At the conclusion of business the hostess, Mrs. W. J. Wright assisted by Mrs.

J. M. Baker served refreshments. Reconstruction work is being rushed, on almost the destroyed skating rink fire which recently. The exceedingly mild weather is favorable and it is expected to have the building remodelled and in use before the Christmas holidays.

Contractor Davis has the work in charge. Woman Is Killed When Team Bolts Thrown from a buggy on her way home when the horses became scared, Mrs. Clara Farkas, wife of Geo. Farkas, living north of town, was instantly killed Monday evening. Death resulted from a broken neck.

Mrs. Farkas was accompanied by her 14-year-old son, who escaped injury. Deceased is survived by her husband who has been in hospital for the past three years, and six children. At an inquiry Tuesday a driver of a car immediately before the, accident, occurred was exonerated blame. Bazaars ladies of the United church here held a bazaar and fowl supper Saturday which netted them the sum of $460.

highest milling value for their own use at the same price received by the farmer for the mixed and skimmed grades, we therefore urge this grain inquiry commission to bring all pressure possible to bear on the Dominion government through the Saskatchewan provincial government to prohibit the practice of mixing any of the grades of wheat designated 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Northern and further that ail of the foregoing grades be unloaded from the farmers' cars into public elevators only. "That we, the wheat growers of Laura, urge the commission to secure for our central selling agency the right from the Dominion government to draw from the treasury board at Ottawa sufficient currency to market the wheat crop of the Dominion such currency to be issued on the security of wheat delivered to the country elevators." Messrs. J. Douglas, J. Busby, W.

Morris and A. B. Chambers were appointed as a committee to gather samples of all grades of wheat to submit to the above mentioned commission and to give expression to the general dissatisfaction felt at the present system, and to present the foregoing resolutions. An expression of thanks was heartily passed by the meeting to both Mr. Girvin and Mr.

Evans for. the light they had thrown on the present problems and the help they had rendered in crystallizing the thought of the meeting and the remedies suggested. GIRL GUIDES HAVE SUCCESSFUL YEAR Leaders of Maymont Troop Recommended for Warrants; New Officers Named MAYMONT. The the annual Girl meeting Guide Association was held Saturday afternoon in the club rooms with the president, Mrs. Bean, in the chair.

Reports of the year's work were heard and favorably commented upon, and as a tangible mark of satisfaction, the leaders, Mrs. Wilmot and Miss Ethelwyn Bean, were recommended for warrants as Captain and Brown Owl, respectively. During the year, a full company, consisting of been regular Rangers, organised activities. Guides and and All has Brownies financial carried has ob- on ligations have been a met, including the puchase of full uniforms for all members, the total amount raised being $227. Election of officers resulted in the appointment of Mrs.

Bean, president, and Mrs. McCorkle, secretary-treasurer. At the close several new asociation members were received. C.G.I.T. groups of the United church held a successful bazaar on Saturday in the basement of the church.

There was a splendid display of beautiful work by the girls themselves. A large, quickly. collection The of novelty home-made articles candy booth did a thriving business all afternoon. This is the first undertaking of this kind and the girls are pleased with the gratifying sum of $126 resulting. MEOTA.

Rev. C. R. Heard opened the sale of work held by the senior, and junior W.A. of St.

Mary's Anglican church here Saturday when the church netted $133 from the event. table runner was won by Mrs. Allen. WASECA. At a meeting of the of the of a sale of work Waseca Busy club the distribution and home held by October them in proceeds.

the memorial hall in were decided to be donated as follows: $20 to The Star-Phoenix Christmas Fund and $20 to the Junior Red Cross society, leaving a balance of $20 to be placed to the credit of the club. DEMAINE. ladies' aid held a successful silver tea and sale of gifts Saturday. The aid has set a new objective for their endeavors, the furnishing of the manse and the proceeds of this sale, amounting to almost $50 were devoted to that purwith the exception of a donapose tion to the missionary schemes of the church. The ladies' aid of the United church held a successful sale of work in the town hall on Saturday.

Stalls exhibiting many kinds of work were centres of attraction during the afternoon and were well patronized. The tearoom in charge of Mesdames Shaver and Sutherland was busy from opening until the sale was closed. Mrs. A. R.

Smith, assisted by Mesdames H. E. Hamilton and Hamilton, was in charge of the fancy work stall while Mrs. Needham had charge of the home cooking stall. The C.G.I.T.

were kept busy selling home made candies while the young girls operated fish pond. The total receipts were $300. YOUNG- On Saturday the L.O.B. A. held its annual and sale of work.

Proceeds from this amounting to $130 and a parcel of clothing, were gent to the orphanage at Indian Head. STAR CITY. The sale of work and tea held by the St. Adrian's Altar Society on Saturday was favored by fine weather a large num- Pugilist Goes to Jail For Robbery LANDIS. Charged with entering the store of F.

H. Eaton on Sunday night and stealing a quantity of clothing and other articles. Nick Eifler appeared before Justices of the peace Edwards and Grenkie in Landis on Tuesday afternoon. Accused had been working this district during the summer months and had gained some fame in pugilistic circles, He was found guilty and sentenced to six months in Prince Albert penitentiary. The court also -ecommended that he be deported foilowing the expiration of his sentence, Elections S.

Shatsky defeated Mohn for the vacancy of councillor the village of Pelly. Eli Chorneyko defeated W. Ball for reeve R.M. of St. Phillip.

F. Werthenbach was of the R.M. of Antelope and Emerson Cooke as councillor. ABERDEEN. Reeve, Ralph division 3, Fred Moore; division 5, Thompson; division 1, Chas.

Hodgin; Jackson. Voting was the heaviest known in the municipality. Thompson won out over J. J. Thiessen only four votes.

BLAINE LAKE. Greater enthusiasm than ever was shown in year's voting for overseer and councillors in the village while the municipal vote was one of the largest ever polled. Village elections were follows: Frank Zarawony, H. Warren, 128, G. R.

Perry, 66. Municipal elections showed Vereschagin elected over R. Horner by a majority of 36; Div. John Chutskoff defeating Clement; Div. 3.

Geo. Postnikoff over H. Hunchak; Div. 5, Gadzla over Wm. Leask.

The municipal elections the Allan vicinity resulted as lows: Village of Allan, E. J. Boechler defeated F. B. Williams by a jority of three.

In Lost River municipality, R. Bruce won from Sharp by a margin of eight, Martin Bitz won from Anton back by a margin of eight. In cher municipality, Jno. Bitz defeated Chas. Mycroft by 22 votes, while Norman Baldwin was elected reeve by a majority of about 100.

OUTLOOK. The election of councillors for the ensuing year brought out about 185 voters on Monday the following were elected: A. Taylor, A. W. Keith, D.

J. McGregor and L. A. Mann. Mr.

Taylor topped the candidates with a vote of 176 of 178 unspoiled ballots. Shannan elected for a three-year term for village, D. T. W. Bleakley for years and Geo.

Curry, one year. en candidates nominated considerable interest was shown the election, the old council having resigned. in elections has never been so marked as on day when of a voters' list of 131 many as 127 registered their Dr. A. E.

Whitmore gained the lage council seat after a hard defeating A. T. Sears by 11 votes. MELVILLE. councillor There in was R.M.

only No. 214, and that was in Div. 5, Alex Toth, the retiring councillor, was re-elected. There were contests in Stanley, 215, Div. 3, T.

Forster, the Yetiring. cillor, received 64, and J. 28. In Div. 5 there were candidates, and the result was follows: H.

Vankoski, 45; F. Dohms, 43; V. Krausher, 20; F. J. Lutz, 16.

STURGIS. Reeve Sam Mitchell retained his seat for the R.M. Preeceville No. 334 by defeating Chas. Armstrong.

Div. 5, Joe land elected and Metros Lonko Div. 3. A large vote was recorded. DAVIDSON.

-Election day Davidson was marked by unusual interest and a heavy vote in counts. In Arm River municipality, Hermann Danielson was re-elected as reeve by an overwhelming jority, securing 162 votes against recorded for Dan Douglas, Girvin. The town bylaw to permit a special expenditure on improved crossings and sidewalks was passed by a of 71 for, with only 13 opposed. the school board election, polling heavy all day. Two former members were returned, W.

F. Cameron ing the poll with 161 votes, and Rowe following 139. John Haerlem, new member, 129. Neva Myrick, the one woman date, In all 177 voters polled. -Harmon Halliday ed H.

Eysacker by exactly a vote for the vacancy on the of Turtle River R. M. 469. W. nema was returning officer.

STAR at point resulted in T. R. McKee returned as mayor with a majority of 44 votes. The other candidates were Dr. C.

H. Carruthers and Howe, postmaster. councillors, W. Groat, and Wesley Beatty acclamation. S.

G. Edworthy William Craig, members of school board, by acclamation. municipality of Star City, G. Mooney, councillor, with EL majority of 12 votes, while Donald was returned by acclamation for fourth term of office as reeve, ROSETOWN-Monday saw largest number of voters out had ever polled their votes, in history of the town. The were: Mayor, N.

McVicar, councillors, W. Scott, Lunney and Dr. Paine. board members went in by mation. They are W.

Aseltine W. Aberdeen. The rural municipality of St. Andrews elected: H. Holler, acclamation; division W.

Billett; division 3, W. division 5, J. Burt. In the municipality of Marriott there no election, all norainees going by acclamation. Reeve, W.

rop; councillors, division 3, J. Johnson; division 5, Geo. division 1, no nomination. Jim Cameron Is Popular Nominee DAVIDSON -Election activities have now been switched in Davidson from town and municipality to the coming election of two members for Regina rural riding in the boya' parliament, which will sit for four days during the Christmas vacation. The local nominee is James Daniel Cameron, while Craik 'Trail Rangers have put forward Norris Ivan MeMillan, and the Imperial contestant 19 La H.

Ranchflower. Davidson Trail Rangers are working hard to get their candidate elected, as Jim Cameron is well known as a worker both in Sunday school and in athletic cirices. Jim is a pupil in grade 12 in Davidson high school, and secretarytreasurer of the local United. Church Sunday school. The voting will take place on Saturday afternoon, PLAYERS PLEASE SIMPSON, Geo.

A. Secord and associate players entertained a fair sized audience in Victoria hall Monday night by a three act comedy, "A Lucky Break." This was their first appearance here and augurs well for return. LAWYER'S OFFICE GUTTED BY FLAMES Smart Work by Brigade and Volunteers Saves Buildings At Blaine Lake BLAINE LAKE. -At o'clock Tuesday morning Bleine Lake came near having the most disastrous fire in its history. While going his ly rounds the village scavenger 00- ticed flames coming from the roof of the office of W.

J. Mushinski, barrister. On the arrival of the fire brigade the whole structure was a mass of flames and only by hard work by the brigade and a host of volunteer workers was the whole block saved from destruction. Mr. Mushinski lost all his papers, his safe having burst open with the extreme hent.

The damage is. estimated at $4,000 with $2,000 insurance. Delisle Notes DELISLE. Residents of the town are pleased with the actions of the Delisle Electric Light in complying with their wishes to furnish the town with a continued service in consequence of increased business. The power is now available for the full 24 hours.

The new service started last week whereas formerly the lights were shut off at midnight every night. Travellers returning to Saskatoon the week-end report that all roads are excellent condition for motoring. The weather for the past has been extremely mild. The snow both in town and in the country has entirely disappeared. The Excelsior Club, under their leader Nat Given, put on a fine play in the town hall on Friday night, the hall being filled to capacity.

The play was entitled, "A Poor Married Man." The boys and girls who took, part are members of a club which. meets weekly under the guidance of Mr. Given, who has been carrying on this work for three years. Mr. Given has also had nominated from this group a candidate for the boys' parliament, whom he hopes to elect.

The proceeds of the play netted $56. ONE CANDIDATE The only entrant to date from the town of -Coronation for the oratorical contest is Hilda Adcock, runner-up in the elimination contest held in Edmonton4A mild form of flu has invaded the district, several families being affected and a number of individuals. Coronation school inspectorate is without an inspector since the death of J. C. Butchart three months ago.

Thirty-five Attend Convention And Hear Addresses; Gish Named President CORONATION, -Supervisor of Schools, G. F. McNally delivered an interesting address to the teachers of the Coronation on Friday, when the annual convention was held in the public school here, 35 teachers attending, with Principal H. B. Doughty acting as chairman.

School Principal Gish, of Castor, was elected president of the district association for, the ensuing year. Miss L. Adcock, of Coronation, was elected secretary, Garvey, Veteran, vice president. Following the closing session, which was held in the evening, the high school students provided entertainment and the local teachers provided refreshments. A students' orchestra led by H.

B. Doughty, of Coronation, rendered music for the dance, which was the concluding item of an enjoyable day. DISCUSS CONCERT -A meeting was held here Sunday with Superintendent R. F. Wethenbach in the chair to discuss the arrangements of the Sunday School Christmas entertainment.

It was decided to charge 50 cents admission. Mrs. Stanley Doyle and her class of girls assisted by Mrs. Cameron, were appointed a committee to purchase candies to be given to every child in the community. The concert will be held on December 21 in Equity Hall.

CUSTOMS OFFICES ASSURED FOR LLOYDMINSTER-BOARD -BOARD IS BUSY LLOYDMINSTER. The Lloydminster board of trade have a right to pat themselves on the back now that the official word has come through that a customs office is to be opened in the border town. The board have been in communication with the authorities for the past two years in the hope of getting a custom port here. They have also been endeavoring to get some more grading done on the meridian road south of here, and it is now known that the contract has been let for 10 miles of this work south of town, and operations will be commenced in the spring. The material and equipment for this work.

is here, and the contract calls for the completion of the grading by the end of June. Efforts are also being made by the winter roads committee to keep the main roads open this winter. In this regard the secretary of the committee has written to both of the ministers of highway of the sister provinces, and also to boards of trade at North Battleford and Camrose for all the information that can be gained on the best method to accomplish their desired end. The matter of a bridge over the Saskatchewan river on the meridian, north of Lloydminster, has also received the attention of the board, and letters have been sent to the provincial government and also to Ottawa. The amalgamation of the town and village of Lloydminster again appears to be a possibility.

A committee appointed from members of the board of trade have been going over the possibility of this for the past months, and have gathered enough information to draw up an agreement that they consider will be feasible to work under. In the near future it is the expectation that a delegation from here, composed of the board of trade committee together with Mayor Huxley of the town, and Reeve Dr. G. L. Cooke of the village, will wait on the ministers of both provinces, to get their sanction to the agreement before calling a public meeting of the citizens of the town and village to discuss the question.

At the present time there appears to be doubt as to whether the C.P.R. divisional point on the Whitford Lake branch will be at Lloydminster or Hazeldine. ber patronizing the event. Total receipts amounted to $130. BRESAYLOR.

The W. A. of St. Anne's church held a sale of work and cleared about $55 on Saturday. The ladies aid of the Union church will hold a sale of work and home cooking next Saturday.

The bazaar and lunches put up by the Laura U.F.W. on Saturday netted for their treasury the sum of $50 which will be devoted towards paying the deft on the farmers' hall. Under the same auspices a whist drive and dance will be held in the same hall on Friday. sale work held under the auspices the ladies aid of was held in the church basement on Saturday. The results were satisfactory.

A cake weight guessing contest was won by Mrs. Halliday and Neil Palenstein. Elect Officers WILKIE CHAPTER -Wilkie Chapter No. 30 had their installation meeting with Mrs. R.

J. McAuslan, of Adanac, as installing officer. The following officers were installed: W.M., Sister Alta Fleming, of Phippen; W.P., Brother S. J. Kirkland; A.M., Sister Viola Backus; secretary, Sister Irene Gray; treasurer, Sister May Attwell; conductor, Sister Olive Irvine; chaplain, Sister M.

Gammon; marshail, Sister M. Imrie; organist, Sister H. Thompson: Adah, Sister Alice Luxton; Ruth, Sister M. Warner; Esther, Sister M. Kirkland; Martha, Sister B.

Mundell; elector, Sister F. Dulmage; wardens, Sister T. Mathews, A. L. Thompson.

During the evening A handsome piece of china was given to Sister McAusian and A past worthy matron's jewel to Sister. Code. MAYMONT W. M. S.

The final meeting of the Maymont United Church W.M.S. was held in the manse on Tuesday afternoon. Following devotions, Mrs. MacLennan read an interesting paper on Christian Missions and international attitudes. Reports for the year showed the allocation of $200 to have been fully met.

A pleasant feature was the presentation to Mrs. F. McCorkle of a life membership. Election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs. F.

McCorkle: vicepresident, Mrs. Parker: secretarytreasurer, Mrs. A. Reid; program committee, Mrs. Halter and Mra.

Hardy; W. secretary associate members, Mrs. Melrose: secretary missionary monthly, Mrs. W. Reid.

Lunch was served at the close of the meet- ing. MELVILLE LOL. MELVILLE. The L.O.L No. 2026 has elected the following officers for 1929: W.M., Geo.

Halliday; D.M., Dan Abel; Chaplain, J. T. Burrill; recording secretary, J. Fern; financial secretary, A. B.

Clark: lecturer, 1st lecturer, W. T. Bailey: 2nd J. Adams: W. of H.

Roberta; inside tyler, Stanier; outside tyler, Geo. Balllie: 1st committee man, Rudolph Bealer: 2nd. Chas. Coombs; 3rd, Bailey; 4th, W. H.

Frith: 5th. J. Fern; treasurer, A. B. Clark.

The Daughters of England have elected the following officers for 1929: President, Mrs. W. Ritchie: vice-president, Miss Peet: Chaplain, Mrs. H. S.

Reid: Woodward; secretary-treasurer, recording secretary, Mrs. 1st guide, Mrs. Roberta; 2nd, Miss Dove: 3rd, Mrs. Howe: 4th, Miss Bent: pianist, Mrs. Geo.

Leigh; trustees, Mrs. Acutt, Mrs. Pearson; auditors, W. Ritchie, Mrs. Watson, P.

Webb. VENOS COUGH LIGHTNING SYRUP for NIGHT COUGHS FAMILY SIZE TRIAL PER SIZE BOTTLE BRONCHITIS a Children Love VENO'S Syrup V- ASTHMA Mrs. Rutledge, with her late husband, migrated from Ontario in the early years of their married life, to Iowa, U.S.A., but returned to Canada 22 years ago and settled in the Avondale district, their son, George, having preceded them by two years. They were joined later by another son, the late Rev. Herbert Rutledge, a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, who WAR given extended leave because of ill health.

Another son, Edgar, resides today in Los Angeles. They were among the pioneers of this part of the West. Their first home was built of sod, but nevertheless quite a large and comfortable one, and the first church services held in this community were held in that original and characteristic home of pioneer days. Today George Rutledge is successfully farming eleven quarter sections here, and has an up-to-date plant of machinery. He is a large and popular employer of labor and is maintaining the traditions of the family in making himself an asset to the Avondale church and community.

Granny Rutledge, as she is affectionately called, is justly proud of her family, but in particular of her three grandchildren, James, Ann and Joyce, The Finest of (Cork of without mildness exceptional cigarette PLAIN TIPPED natural growth) -BLUE PACKACE A CIGARETTES VicerOy Viceroy Twenty for 254.