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Mra. H. A. Moyer was the charmâ€" Ing hostess of a very bright and enjoyable little Tea at her pretty home last Friday afternoon, in homor of her mother, Mrs. J. Sill Jones of Resex, who is spending the winter months in Waterloo. You may wed, nor dread your fate I#f you wed when March winds blow \Joy and sorrow both you‘ll know. Marry in April when you can, Joy for maiden and for man. Marry in the month of May, You will surely rue the day. Marry when Jume roses blow; Over land and sea you‘ll go. They who in July do wed Must labor always for their bread. Whogyer wed in August be, Many a change are sure to see. Marry m\eptember'i shine, Your living will be rich and fine. If in October you do marry, Love will come, but riches tarry. If you wed in bleak November, Only joy will come, remember. When December‘s snows fall fast, Marry, and true love will last. St. Paul‘s Ladies Aid Society were the guests of the Executive Committee in the school room of the church on Friday afternoon, with a large attendance of the members and friends of the Society who spent a pleasant afternoon quilting. P Rumor has it that the next few months will be unusually eventful and notable months for the British stork. Not only the royal family but also the British public at large take A deep interest in the Duke and Duchess of York, in view of the fact that His Royal Highness is next alâ€" ter the Prince of Wales in the diâ€" rect line of succession to the throne and in view of the fact that the elder brother has as yet shown no inclination to establish a household of his own. Following the death of the Queen Mother, Alexandra, the Prince of Wales is moving into Marlborough House and the King and Queen acquire Sandringham Castle. The Duke and Duchess of York are taking up residence at York Cottage, which is situated in the Sandringham grounds and in which the duke was born on Decemâ€" ber 14, 1895. The Duchess of York was formerly Lady Elizabeth Bowesâ€"Lyon, youngest daughter oi the Scottish Earl and Countess of Strathmore. Her wedding was solâ€" emmized in April, 1923. | Princess Mary is now at the Yorkshire home of her husband, Visconunt Lascelles. The couple already have two bonny boys, George, who is nearly three, and David, who will be two years old next August. Lady Mountbatten, who was formerly Miss Edwina Ashley and who is one of the most wealthy heiresses in the British Isles, is connected with . the royal houseâ€"by marriage, her husband beâ€" ing a great grandâ€"son of the late Queen Victoria, while her husband‘s father, the Marquis of Milford Haven, was a first consin of King George. The Mountbattens paid a flying visit to Canada in the autumn of 1922 Mr. Kenneth Sims has returned to McCill University, Montreal, and Mr. "Billie" Sims to Ridley College, St. Catharines, after spending their Yuletide vacation with their parâ€" ents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Sims, 26 Ahren W., Kitchener. This being the annual meeting. excellent reports were read..and the reâ€"election of the following officers was carrie:l unanimonsly : President, Mrs. 8. B. Bricker. Viceâ€"President, Mrs. A. H. Snyder. Secretary, Miss M. O‘Donnell. Treasurer, Mrs. Robt. Hackney. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Liersch and their daughters, Misses Rthel and Isabel,, and son Gordon, sailed from New York for Havre, last Saturday, to spend the Winter .in France. Mrs. Liersch has many friends in the Twinâ€"City, being a daughter of Mr.wand Mrs. John Nichol, Waterâ€" Always loving, kind and true. When February birds do mate, Mr. Murray Snyder has resumed his studies at Toronto University, after a delightful holiday ove: Christmas and the New Year, with his hosts of Twinâ€"City friends. â€" _ Mrs. James Valentine has returnâ€" ed from a visit of several days in Toronto, with her daughter. Miss Charlotte Valentine, of Toronto Uniâ€" versity, and son Calvin of St. Anâ€" drew‘s College. ( Miss Stephanie Seagram, daughâ€" ter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Seagram left Tast week to resume hor studies at Compton Ladies‘ College, Quebec, after a delightful holiday at her home, Union Street, Waterloo. Miss Margaret Dunn of Winnipeg is a visitor in Kitchener, the gnest of her sisters, Mrs. H. Krug and Mrs. A. Ruby. * Mrs. William Carthew has return ed from a visit of several days with Toronto friends and relatives. Social and Personal To Get Married Miss Isabelie Bishop of Trenton _ * Â¥VV® i Yaut Is tew was a week end visitor in. Kitchâ€"â€".. 200 s 0 mnenn * ener, the guest of .Miss â€" Marie J, W, Connor, kind and trug. _ | siorey, North Queen Street. Schaatl | Frin Old Poem es The fourth annval winter, carniâ€" '\'nl will be held at the Victoria Park lake on Saturday afternoon. Twenty 'nf Toronto‘s best speed skaters will (be on hand to give Axhibitions of fancy skating while it is also likely that the famous oneâ€"legged skater. Faulkner, of Toronto, will be preâ€" (sent. This man, who lost a leg .servlng overseas during the war, | has shown wonderful ability in ‘funcy skating on a single steel | blade. There will be a goodly numâ€" ber of events run off during the !nflemm. Keep Minard‘s Liniment in the house. Mrs. Derwent Kinton and family have returned to Toronto after a much enjoyed holiday of two weeks with Mrs. J. B. Hughes, and her parâ€" ents, Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Wells, George street, Waterloo. Mrs. R. 8. Adam of Owen Sound was the guest of Mrs. S. C. Tweed of Waterloo last week. During her visit. Mrs, Adam assisted the choir of St. James United Church last Sunday. morning by singing a beauâ€" tiful soto, which was greatly apâ€" breciated by the large number in attendance. Mr. Gibson Pirie, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Pirie, has returned to College at Kingston, Ont., and the Misses Margaret and Nora Piric have returned to school at Compâ€" ton, Que., via Sherbrooke, after 1 much enjoyed holiday at their home 27 Roland street, Kitchener, Ont. KITCHENER WINTER CARNIVAL Mr. C. N. Pirie left last week gnd for a business trip to New York City, where he will spend several Mrs. Philip Gies is leaving for California where she expects to spend some time in San Francisco and Los Angeles. * There was a Joint Meeting of the W.M.S. Auxiliaries of Trinity, St. James an/d/sr. Paul‘s _ United Churches held in the Schoolâ€"room of Trinity Church on Thursday afternoon, which taxed the capacity of this building to the utmost. Th« programme was contributed. by St Paul‘s W.M.S. of Waterloo, Mrs Barraclough and Miss H. A. Brucs presiding. equals nothing else in all the world. that her instincts and intuitions are right, and that on the full tide of her enthusiasms she can attempt to do the impossible and bring peace and a fuller knowledge of the prinâ€" ciples of Jesus Christ not only to the women of the world. but to the husbands and sons and brothers of Mr.. Walter Mueller has returned to _ McGill â€" University, _ Montreal, alter a pleasant holiday at his home 15 Young St. Waterloo. The principal speakers were Mrs. W. T. Crowe, who gave an excelâ€" lent address on China, particularly interesting at the present time. an«d Viss Bessie VanEvery who spoke most effectively on the work accomâ€" plished by the Study Book, "Prayer and Missions" during the past year Such gatherings add immensely to the friendship of women, showâ€" ing that there is a power in the heart of a Christian woman tha‘ women. Tea was served at the close oi this meeting, and a most happy and profitable social hour enjoyed by the ladies. winning the lucky number 112 for the much coveted Hope Chest, at the prizeâ€"drawing Tea, under the auspi(:es of the Princess of Wales Chapter, 1.0.D.E., held in the Y. M C. A. parlor last Wednesday afterâ€" noon, which proved a very interestâ€" ing and most enjoyable event. The Regent, Mrs. A. B. Pollock, received the large number of guests, while Mrs. Tolton, convenor of the Social Committee, ably assisted by several of the members, served dainty reâ€" freshments. Mrs. J. B. Weaver and Mrs. Dr. Honsberger poured Tea at the prettily decorated tea table. Mr. E. F. Seagram, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Eleanor Seaâ€" gram, and her school friend, Miss Margaret Watson of Toronto, are luaving shortly for a holiday trip to Nassau. Congratulations â€" are being â€" ex tended to Miss Dorothy Dobbie of Kitchener, on her good fortune in F. Thicle; ind J. Rahn REâ€"ELECT OFFICERS librarians Hamdort ih a letter to the Chronicle that he omitted a few remarks in connecâ€" tion with Berlin‘s old reputation of having more churches and less reâ€" ligion than other places. Mr. Conâ€" nor, in the following letter, exâ€" presses the thought which he omitted in his address to his former pupils and friends at the K.â€"W. Colâ€" legiate exercises: To the Kditor of the Waterloo Chronicle, The spirit needed for: such a worldâ€"team is illustrated by what happened in a critical match on a cricketâ€"ground in Ceylon. "Out" said the umpire, to the great satisfaction with its spirit of rules kept, and reâ€" kard for the adversary whether the fight is going for or against. When, if ever, the fairâ€"play spirit of sport reigns over international affairs, the cat force which rwles there will slink away and human life effterge for the first time from the jungle." Of course, this applies to amateur sport as pursued in the old High School and the new "Collegiate," not subject to the same dangers of commercialized sport. Let me close by expressing my heartfelt thanks for the many kindâ€" nesses 1 have recelved, the hearty ~ Former principal J. W. Connor of the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Collegiate, who was honored at the Commenceâ€" ment exercises held recently, states Dear Sir Would you kindly allow me to supply through the columns of your excellent â€" journal what, through stage fright or other emotion, I left incomplete at the Collegiate Com mencement? 1. In repelling the charge that Berlin had "more church and less religion than other towns," 1 left out the most significant part of what 1 had to say. Good "Father Louis‘s" kindness to a "separate brother" has been paralleled by the tolerance of the people of Berlinâ€" Kitchener on whose Public School staff two generations of VonNeuâ€" bronus have held positionâ€"a fact honorable to those whose high «malities enabled them to keep pubâ€" lic _ confidence so longâ€"but still more to those who showed such tolerance unparalleled, I think in other communities that have Separâ€" «e Schools. The right expression would have been "More churches and less bigotry." Such is the comâ€" niaumity in which my happy lot was vast for thirty years. With regard to the deeper signiâ€" ficance of school sports I had meant to adduce two scenes ‘from a little vork that has passed through thirâ€" teen editions in about as many mofiths, the Clash of Color. The first was a football match at the That â€" summer‘s | terrible | catasâ€" trophe, the War, with its ten mil lions of slain and disabled, showed the need of a team of nations to prevent war. from destroying civiliâ€" zation, hy wrokin together each for the good of all. i n School Principal, Speaks _ of Fine Spirit of" coâ€"operation that _ lightened _ the work of my active years, and the generosity of former employers and old pupils which has freed from care my future. No teacher as far as known has been more kindly treated, some have profited by imiâ€" tation of what my friends have done. 1 would gladly return to the ‘"Twinâ€"City" though friends here scem to think 1t what Christian Eby‘s friends in Miss Dunham‘s vivitd little book called his "dumm" notions. Anyway, of the city I would say "Floreal," of its peoplé, "Sint beati." J. W. CONNOR. 16 Glenside Ave., Hamilton. Magistrate ~Weir, after hearing the evidence in the reckless drivâ€" ing charge against J. Sciarone, who cansed serious injuries to Mrs. Mary O‘Neill when his car struck her. reserved his decision until Friday. Accused was finet $20 for carryâ€" ing loaded firearms. Evidence showâ€" ed that the accused was driving slowly when the accident occurred and although his car was equipped with chains he was unable to preâ€" vent the car from striking Mrs. O‘â€" Neill He offered to pay hospital and doctor bills. Kuh.vu,mh“fl her home on King St.,. Waterloo, on Saturday afternoon following> a longthy iliness, aged 58 years. The funeral was held from the late home on Tuesday morning to the St. Louis R. C. church for service and Mount Hope cemétery for interment. by all who had the privilege ofâ€"her acquaintanceship and was a faithful member of the St. Louis Church and Christian Mother‘s Society. She is survived by a sorrowing husâ€" band, three daughters, Sophia, Clara and Eleanora, all at home, two sisters, Mrs. Aloyes Bauer and Mrs. E. W. Smith of Chicago, and a brother, Gus Kuntz of Hamilton. Thomas Hanley Mornington township mourns the loss of one of its highly respected citizens in the person of Mr. Thomâ€" as Hanley, whose death occurred after a lingering illness on Monday, Jan. 4th, at his farm residence near Hesson. Mr. Hanley was in his 69th year, being a son of the late Patritk Hanley, of Mornington, formerly of Wellesley, moving from there in 1871. Thirty years ago he was maâ€" ried to Catherine Anastania Hanley. The excellent qualities of kindness, helpfulness and charity which the deceased possessed to such a markâ€" ed degree, endeared him to all with whom he associated himself, so that his death is not only regretted by the immediate relatives of his mâ€" ily but by the community in general. Left to mourn his loss are his widâ€" ow ; James, Margaf‘et and Magdaline of Toronto; Viola, of Kitchener: Frank, Veronica, Mary, Jeremiab, Joseph, Patrick and Regis at home: also his brother, Dennis of Morningâ€" ton; two sisters, Margaret, and Mrs. Eugene McDonald, of Waterâ€" lJoo. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Thurgday morning to ~St. (Mary‘s church, Hesson, where requiem high mass was sung by Rev. Fr. Webber. The pall bearers were, Messrs. Joseph Stemmiler, Joseph Basler. John Basâ€" ler, John Linseman, James Kennedy and Patrick: Doherty. Therd passed away Mrs. Katherâ€" ine Hammer at the home of her son Conrad Hammer, on the 11th conâ€" cession of Carrick, at the ripe old age of 86 years. Deceased, whose maiden name was Katherine Allenâ€" dorf, was born in Germany and came to Canada when 17 years of age. She was married to George Hammer September . 12, 1857, at Wellesley and they later took up farming in Carrick Township. Her husband predeceased her 19 years. Deceased had been in her usual good health until the day of her death when she expired suddenly There survive two sons, Conrad of Carrick, John of Neustadt, and one daughter, Mrs. Jacob Welz of Desâ€" boro; also ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Among those who attended the funeral were Conrad Allendorf of Waterloo, Conrad _ Hammer â€" of _ Tavistock, Henry Hammer of Ayr, John and David Wagner of Wellesley. Wm. C. Sapsworth The death took place at Doon on Monday of William Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sapsworth, in his 30th year. There survive his parâ€" ents and two brothers and two sisâ€" ters. ‘The funeral was held Wedâ€" nesday. Rev. Elmer Pittman Many friends attended the funâ€" eral of the late Rev. Elmer Pitt man held on Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. S. Reist, Kitch ene. Service was held at the United Brethren church after which interâ€" ment was made in the Woodland cemetery The late Mrs. Eckert was beloved RECKLESS DRIVING CASE Mrs. Katherine Hammer Mra. Joseph Eckert January Sale Local News Notes. *" Mr. and Miss Burs of Vineland visited at Rev.â€"Slevenpiper‘s over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. J. Break visited at the former‘s home in Vineland on Sunday. ooo ooo henemnmememimmmmemnmenmmmenmmnemnunim mm Miss Alma Break spent Sunday with friends 4n Kitchener. Gimble on the sick list. ‘The Riverbank players again repâ€" resented "Home Ties" at the Mosâ€" boro Union Church on Tuesday evening. % Interesting Debate. â€" The club meeting held at Jos. Hagey‘s last Thursday evening was a decided success. The debate, resolved "That the Canadian <boy has a ‘greater heritage than the American" was a shccess. The affirmative was upâ€" held by . A. Schnaeringer and E. Honsberger while the negativee was represented by E. Goudie dand O. Groh. The judges decided in favor of the affirmative. The remainder of the program consisted of comâ€" munity singing, a solo by J. Zeller and music by the Dedels‘ Orchesâ€" tra. Breslau Wins Close Game â€"On Saturday afternoon the Riverbank and Breslau school teams hooked up in a game on the local rink. Breslau won the contest 21 but Riverbank had the best of the game as far as play was concerned. The RBreslau forward line led by Ball was dangerous at times. Wismer, the diminutive centre lad _ of _ Riverâ€" bank, was the bhardest working lad on the ice while Cressman, a Bresâ€" lau lad loaned to Riverbank for in goal, played a good steady game when Breslau pressed their oppon: ents in the first part of the second period. The lineâ€"up: Riverbank Breslau M. Cressman goal J. Dessler It. Cressman r. def. A. Break Hi. Wismer 1. def. E. Cressman Wismer Centre E. Ball O. Gimble r. wing H. Gole G. Sauder _ 1. wing W. Heckendorn L. Hagey sub 8. Heer Refereeâ€"Goldie Bingeman. President for the New Year is Ira Snyder, Who Reviews Progress Made During Year. Much interest _ was shown by| Henry, 4 members at the annual meeting of reception the Waterloo Horticultural Sorielyiparture held recently. The president, Ira Miss Snyder, who was returned for a secv‘ a lovely ond term *by a unanimous vote, re~1 also ma viewed the work done during the‘ accompa past year. That the year had been| tokens « a successful one, he said, was duel of her f: to the coâ€"operation of the members‘ during 1 and officers. The peony show held Waterloo HORTICULTURAL soOCIETY HOLD 30th ANNUAL MEETING in Muskrat, Coon, Seal and Persian Lamb Muskrat $100.00 to $125.00 Coon Coats, reg. $250.00 for $175.00 E. Seal $65.00, $75.00 to $175.00 _ _Hudson Seal $275.00 to $375.n0 â€" Persian Lamb $200.00 to $375.00 at $59 10" 15 Bargains â€"â€"â€" Wall Paper Sale 1¢ a Roll as follows :â€"â€"You pay regular price for one Roll and we will give you another at 1c a Roll no matter what the price. â€" [lamejyaracy C&Â¥2 for Women, Misses and Children. Fur Collars and well lined Rugs, Curtains and Linoleums goal r. def 1. def. Centre Wonderful Coats Breslau J. Dessler A. Break E. Cressman E. Ball H. Gole Hundreds of buyers have attended this Great Sale which is just beginning. Clearing out Winter Coats for Women, Misses and Children, means Great Savings to many who have waited to buy now. HOUSEFURNISHINGS Ladies‘ Fur Coats Mr all going at greatly reduced prices. It was decided to allow a vegeâ€" table grower who wins a cup to compete in the same class a second year. M. S. Hallman expressed the opinion that if an outside judge were engaged to judge the gardens _ IR....con... oo omatoommmnnmemeommammmetsin i spmmattsarstimen snn im mt inpamatatt esnc namin mt se mscudih = “IlllllllllllllIlllllll||IIIlllllllllllllilllllllllIIIllllllllIlllllllllulfllllllllllllllllllllillllfi last year was a big success while the flower and vegetable show was also good. He paid tribute to the good work done by Arthur Bond, show superintendent, and secretary Fromm. Treasurer Fromm reported reâ€" ceipts of $1,644.28 and disburseâ€" ments of $1,244.21, leaving a balâ€" ance of $400.07. The society reâ€" ceived a municipal grant of $110 and a legislative grant of $276, while the membership subscriptions toâ€" talled: $594. The money spent. on shrubs, seeds and flowers amounted o $483 and prizes $240. â€" and lawns, there would be keener competition. NURSE MISS HENRY j HONORED BY VICTORIAN ORDER OF NURSES A most enjoyable function took| place on Monday, Jan. l1th, at the; residence of Mrs. H. M. Snyder, 50| Albert St., when the members and! friends of the Victorian Order of\ Nurses tendered Miss Louise M.| Henry, the retiring V. O. Nurse, a| reception and shower before her de-' parture for New York. Miss Heary was the recipient of| a lovely boquet of pink roses andJ also many pretty and useful gifts, accompanied by good wishes as] tokens of esteem and appreclation‘ of her faithful and efficient services during her three years sojourn in ‘ Short Ends, Leftovers and Odd Lines of Merchandise KITCHENER, ONT. which we want to clear out before the last days of Stockâ€" taking, therefore we ask yoGu to visit this Store within the next few days. You will be bound to find something that will suit you, and~ which will be. marked at nearly \, /PRICE, Make it your business and be here on BRICKER â€"GERMANN CO. LTD. OQOur Saturday, Jan. 23rd which is now in progress we came Stock T Waterloo Miss Henry thanked the members for all %heir kindness and coâ€"operaâ€" tion and also for their generous appreciation of her efforts as V. O. nurse in the town. All Progressives Vote With Governâ€" ment With Exception of Five â€"Vote 123 to 120. Amid scenes of the wildest exâ€" citement the government at one o‘clock Friday morning secured a majority of three on the nonâ€"confidâ€" ence amendment proposed by Right Hon. Arthur Meighen, Conservative leader. Five Progressives voted with the Conservatives. The total votes stood: Against, 123; for 120; majority against, 3. With the exception of the five Progressives mentioned all Progresâ€" sives voted with the government egainst the amendment. Messrs. A. W. Neil of Coxmoxâ€"Alberni, Alta., and Henri Bourassa, Labelle, Queâ€" bec., Independents and Mesars. J. 8. Woodsworth and A. H. Heaps, Winâ€" nipeg, the two labor members also voted with the government. Mrs. A. K. Cressman, the retiring president, was also presented with a boquet of roses in grateful apâ€" preciation of her splendid support as president for the past tw6&.years. Mrs. Haight, in a few wellâ€"chosen words, eXpressed the gratitude of the Executive and membe»s and thanked Mrs. Cressman. for her willing services, support and optimâ€" ism. LIBERAL GOVERNMENT WAS SUSTAINED to Ti lt o olE 9 9.50 many