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_ We face the world and brag . ‘‘That we were born in Canada, E\' Benekth the British flag." o â€"Pauline Johnson. _ The Late Miss Bertic Buckberrough With great regret we have to reâ€" word the death at her home in Toâ€" ronto last week of Miss Bertie Buckberrough, youngest daughter of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Buckberrough, formerly of Water loo, Ont. Miss Buckberrough will be remembered as a deeply spiriâ€" tual woman, devoted to the Master‘s work, and her unfailing cheerful ness and amiability will live long hmhuruotihouwho'oro privileged to be associated with her. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to her only surâ€" viving sister, Mrs. Amos Morley and her husband and son Percy, as well as other relatives and hosts of friends in the Twinâ€"City. The funeral was held from the Canadian National Railway Station, Kitchener, on arrival of the mornâ€" ing train from Toronto at 1145 o‘clock, Friday, interment taking place in the family plot in Mount Hope cemetery. Mrs. Robert Hackney and Mrs. H.| J. McNally were joint hostesses of St. Paul‘s Ladies‘ Aid Society, at the former‘s home, 11 John street W., Waterloo, last Thursday afterâ€" moon, with a large number of the members and friends in attendâ€" ance. In addition to the reguhr‘ work of this energetic Society, in the interests of the congregation, the ladies are kindly asked to conâ€" tribute to the homeâ€"made baking sale and fruit shower for the Freeâ€" port Sanitarium, to be held in St. Louis Hall, Waterloo, on March 12, 1926.. After the business had all been disposed of, the President, Mrs. S. B. Bricker presiding, afterâ€" noon tea was served, and a very pleasant hour spent in social interâ€" course. ‘The next meeting of the Society will be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs .K. S. Rabb, Church street, to which a very cordial inâ€" vitation is extended to all the ladies. Mme. Schumannâ€"Heink, 65â€"year; old prima donna, has come back to the scenes of her early triumphs as "Erda," and there is a stirring of memories in the dimmest corners of the old Metropolitan Opera House. Mrs. Cockshutt entertained at luncheon on Thursday of last week at Government House, Rosedale, Toronto, for the wives of members of the Ontario Legislature. Captain Eric Haldenby was in attendance. Mrs. Cockshutt wore a charming toilette in grey georgette, with pearls for ornament. As usual at Government House, there were deâ€" lightful floral decorations everyâ€" where, and the dining table in the ballâ€"room was done with white basâ€" kets filled with freesia, mauve hyaâ€" cinth and daffodils. Right Hon. William Lyon Macâ€" Kenzie King, "Prime Minister Of Canada, celebrated his 51st birthâ€" day on Thursday, December 17th, 1925, having been born at Berlin, Ontario, now the City of Kitchener, on December 17th, 1874. Reminiscences from the Provincial Convention of the Daughters of the Empire held at Preston in October last, which was in every sense a notable one, both in point of numbers, the addresses given, and the business transacted. Two hundred and sixty delegates were present from all parts of Ontario. â€"Taken from the "Sailor." Januâ€" * _ Social and Personal ary 1926 . our Town and he was wondrous wise etc. We all know the story of the man who jumped in a bramble bush and lost his eyes, and when he found how inconvenient it was he wanted them back again. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE the same way. They strain, overwork and neglect their eyes until they can‘t use them â€" then glasses are thought of, often it is too lnto. NOW 18. THE TIME to have your eyes thoroughâ€" 1 and expertly examined by . Steele. Having your eyes @©xamined does not mean buying glasses â€" you may mot require them â€" but be certain, find out today. F. STEELE Kitchener‘s Leading Optometrist was a Man & doors W. Capito! Theatre J¢ January %5th, 1926, was the 167th anniversary of the Scottish bard, Robert Burns. Mrs. McNair of Londen, Ont., wife of Rev. John McNair, a former pastor of St. Paul‘s church, Waterâ€" loo, is the guest of the Misses Bruce, "Carrick HoUse." It was as the Regent of the Old Chapter in Waterloo Countyâ€"The Princess of Wales Chapter, Kitchâ€" emer, that Mrs. Pollock gave the words of welcome. She struck a very high note in saying that the Chapters represented bne . great Imperial family, and that their one thought should be the advancement of the British Empire. A graceful tribute was paid to the memory of Miss L. M. Bruce, a forâ€" mer Provincial Viceâ€"President, of the LO.D.E. and Regent of the Prinâ€" cess of Wales Chapter for over ten years, who had done such splendid work among the LO.D.E. of the Kitchener district. The members of the Convention made a special visit to her last resting place, where Mrs. Burkholder placed a wreath. A function enjoyed by all was the tea at the Grand River Country Club, where the delegates were weldomed â€"by Mrs. A. R. Kaufman, Mrs. Carlo Bemer, Mrs. A. Lock:â€" hart, and Mrs. H. H. Huenergard. The rooms were beautifully arrangâ€" ed, and made an attractive setting with bright autumn foliage, yellow chrysanthemums, briar, palms and ferns. On the tea tables there were vellow candles in silver candleâ€" sticks; while in the larger room were red candles. Tea was poured by Mrs, A. B. Pollock, Miss Nelda Blankstein, Regent of the Tommy Atkins Chapter, Mrsâ€" W. E. Wing, Mrs. Agnes McBrine and Miss Louise C. Breithaupt. Taken altogether, the Convention was a great inspiration. It was a wonderful thing to see the large body of women gathered from all parts of the Province, whose sole thought was the public good. It was the spirit that pervaded the Convention that struck one most of all. It was hopeful in the last deâ€" gree of the future, and displayed absolute confidence that there is being built up in Canada a nation which, however its diversity,, will not only remain loyal to the Union Jack amid all the changes and viâ€" cissitudes that may come, but would also contribute a mighty strength to the Empire and, in addition, carry weight among the civilized nations for the peace of the world. Mr. Norbert Mueller is a weekâ€" end visitor at the home of his mother, Mrs. J. Charles Mueller, 43 Young St. W., having played on the Toronto University hockey team in the international match with Dartâ€" mouth College at New York City last Thursday. Mr. Harry Laing of New York City was â€"a week end visitor in Waterloo, at the home of his parâ€" ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Laing, 75 Albert street. Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Mitchell, 271 Frederick street, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lilâ€" lian Beatrice, to Mr. Alfred Teulon Gould, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Gould of St. Mary‘s, Ont. The wedding will take place at Kitchener during the latter part of March. Mrs. W. J. Seitz of Toronto was a recent visitor at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. H. Lang, Kitchener. A pleasing event took place last Wednesday afternoon at the head officec of the Ontario Equitable Life Insurance Company, when Miss Florence Helmrich found herself the pleased possessor of a beautiful sllver tea service, accompanied by the best wishes of her associates on the staff, for her future happiâ€" ness and prosperity. Miss Florence Mueller was the genial hostess of a delightful weekâ€" end houseâ€"party at her home, Parkâ€" view, ‘ Waterloo, composed of the following guests, the Misses Elma Naylor, Aurora, Margaret Austin, Toronto, Verna Tucker and Flora Slater of Hamilton, in whose honor Miss Mueller entertained last Saturâ€" day. ‘Their Majesties the King and Queen of England, will hold three Courts at Buckingham Palace, and possibly another at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, this year. Many appliâ€" cations for presentation have been received from Canadians. Their Excellencies the Governorâ€" General and Lady Byng entertained recently at the last skating party of this season at Government House, Ottawa, and a most delightâ€" ful time was spent by the Viceâ€" Regal staff and about six hundred guests. Preston, Ont., October, 1925 Minard‘s» Liniment used by phy sicians. [ Interesting News Notes Miss L. 8. Rabb has returned afâ€" ter spending a few days at the Toronto millinery openings. Reeve Fred Debus attended the convention of the Ontario Good Roads Association in Toronto last week. * Miss Olga Stock accompanied by Miss Anna E. Sippel of Flint, Mich., spent Sunday at the home of the former‘s parents, in East Zorra. Mrs. (Rev.) L H. MacDonald of Kintore and Mrs. Charles Zwicker of Crediton spent a few days at the home of their mother, Mrs. V. Rate. Mr. Addison Leuszler has sold his property on Moyer St. to Mr. Simon Kropf of Waterloo who will take possession in the near future. My. Amos Brennerman has sold the Central Garage business and Chevrolet agency to Messrs. J. Rudy and Wm. Thaler of Breslau. The new proprietors took over the business last week. ‘Miss Rosetta Snyder of Kitchener spent last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Groff. Miss Rdith Bingeman of Kitchenâ€" er spent Sunday at her home here. At the recent Toronto Conservaâ€" tory of Music examinations which were held in Kitchener the followâ€" ing pupils of Miss Roxie Bowman, were successful:; Sadie Coleman, theoreical: exam. (first class honâ€" ors, 95 marks), Alda Weil, introâ€" ductory piano, (69 marks). Two of the candidates were unable to try on account of sickness. Marriedâ€"Otto â€" Christner A quiet wedding took place on Saturday Feb. 20, when Miss Violet‘ Otto, youngest daughter of the late John T. Otto and Mrs. Otto of this town, was united in marriage to Mr. Charles Christner, son of Mr. Enos Christner. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. E. Schrader of Kitchener. The young couple was unattended. They left on a short honeymoon and on their return will take up their residence on Mr. Christner‘s farm on Snyder‘s Road. Their many friends wish them a happy wedded life. Miss Hazel Eidt, a pupil of Mrs J. Wiederhold passed her piano ex aminations successfully. _ DISTRICT NEWS ” Personals and other items as told by})i Waterloo Chronicle correspondents â€"!| . Mr. Harry Barnes and Mr. Homer Watson of Waterloo spent last Sunâ€" day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Bingeman. Mrs. Jacob Thiel, has. been seriâ€" ously ill but her many friends will be pleased to learn that she has somewhat improved. Mrs. Garnet Daters of Zurich is spending a week with Mrs. Henry Daters. The latter has been very seriously ill, but is reported to be somewhat improved. Mrs. David Zinn and Miss Zinn were called to the bedside of the former‘s mother, Mrs. Jacob Ernst at Preston, who recently passed her 34th birthday. Don‘t fail to see the Elson Educaâ€" tional Art Exhibition at the Library Hall from Wednesday to Saturday, March 3 to 6, inclusive, under the auspices of the public school. The following piano pupils of Miss Louise Ritz were successful in passing their conservatory of music examinations recently held at Kitâ€" chener. _ Junior _ grade, Clarence Buchlow (pass), elementary grade, Helen Hostetter (honors), Kathleen Cornell (honors), introductory, Hope Zurbrigg (first class honors). Through the kindness of Mr. H. Schaefer last Saturday afternoon the Baptist Mission band enjoyed a fine sleigh ride to Mr. and Mrs. Harry. Hostetter‘s. A mixed proâ€" gram was given of songs, recitaâ€" tions, bible tests and games. After enjoying a fine lunch and extendâ€" ing a hearty vote of thanks to the host and hostess the jolly party turned homeward in Mr. Hostetter‘s sleigh. Obituaryâ€"Susanna Petker The death took place here on Thursday morning of Susanna Petâ€" ker, beloved wife of Mr. William Petker, at the age of 45 years 6 months and 8 days. The deceased was born in Southern Russia and emigrated with her husband and family to Canada only last Decem:â€" ber and took up their residence here about New Year‘s with the inâ€" tention of leaving for Western Canâ€" ada, in the spring. She had been suffering from an affliction of the lungs and for some weeks hopes for her ultimate recovery were disâ€" pailred of. Besides her sorrowing husband she leaves 3 sons and 1 daughter the oldest 16 years and the youngest 6 years old to mourn her demise. The funeral was on Sunday afternoon to Riverside comâ€" etery. ‘The family have the symâ€" pathy of all in their bereavement. Mr. Jacob Ernst has sold his resâ€" idence on Poel street to Mr. El Gabel of Wellesley who will take possession on April ist. Mt. Rrnst and Mr. Hostetter and family who sccupled the residence will move NEW HAMBURG into the apartment aboveâ€"the teleâ€" Hockey News New Hamburs goes into sem}, Jordan 143. 4 While Mr. Moses Fierling was loading sait at the station here last Wednesday afternoon :3 team of horses became when thâ€" 4 o‘clock train came in, and ran away. The horses made a mad rush down town for the community shed where they were halted when the tongue of the sleigh went through the side of the shed near the enâ€" trance thereto. Little damage was done but the shed was full of teams at the time and if the runaways had got inside aâ€" general mixâ€"up might have occurred ~among the many horses there. Board The secretary of the Board of Trade received an encouraging rer‘ ponse from Mr. A. M. Edwards, M. P., with reference to the stopping of the Canadian National evening train at New Hamburg. Mr. Edâ€" wards has taken the matter up with the general passenger agent and has heard from him to the effect that it is receiving attention and consideration. Efforts are being made to have the highway east and west of New Hamburg kept open for motor traffic. The Highways Department branch office at Stratâ€" ford has been approached and is in sympathy with the proposal, but owing to shortage of snow plows, it has been impossible to cover all the ground this winter. It is hoped that additional equipment will be available later on. " The rain last week was beginning to put our > village in the "wet" column. The sudden frost checked the flood. W. J. Sheet of Toronto delivered Temperance address in the U. B. "hurch on Sunday afternoon. The nastor, Rev. Meadows, presided. Big Sale.â€"Jacob Montag, who re sides 2 miles south of Petersburg mas a big sale on Tuesday next March 9th, beginning at 9 a.m. Samuel Schmidt‘s fine team of percheron horses got free from the sleigh while on his way to church on Sunday last. A clevis bolt dropped out, hence the getaway. The horses ran about a mile before being brought to a stop. No one was seriously hurt. News Items. _ and Mrs. KUrt, Jr., and H Sunday last in Waterloo Geo. Rohr of near New Dundee spent Sunday at home. Also Harâ€" vey Rohr, who rested a day or two before taking a position with a farmer near New Hamburg. The singing ‘class here every Monday evening goes grandly on. The attendance is increasing every week. Rev. Meadotws conducts the class. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shelby of Plattsville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Bricker. Items of Interest. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stauffer and children of Ayr spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hallman. Mrs. Austin Switzer visited with Mr. and Mrs. Will Shirk last Wedâ€" nesday. Mr. Austin Bricker attended the Good Roads Convention at Toronto last week. Mrs. 8. Rohr, who had been ill for the past few weeks is able to be out again. . Mrs. J. Bricker has returned home after spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. C. Shelby at Mr. Sheen of Toronto gave a very interesting Temperance address in the U.B. church here on Sunday evening. Plattsville The Ladies‘ Aid of the Evangeliâ€" cal church here entertained their friends at a social evening on Tuesâ€" day night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Poll. Miss Myrtle Becker, who underâ€" went an operation at the Hamilton hospital a few weeks ago, has reâ€" turned to her home here. Mr. and Mrs. A. Stolts visited with Mr. and Mrs. Stolts near New Dundee on Saturday. Wedding bells are ringing loudly in this vicinity. An auction sale of household effects and the property belonging to the late Henry Groff will be held next Saturday, March 6. Mr. T. Marshail, who has beeh on the sick list, is able to be out again. Little Miss Cleo Wanner of New Dundee is visiting with her grandâ€" mother, Mrs, A~ Fried. Mr. and Mrs. Kurt, Sr., and Mr-l ooo on enrnn c nth ionnmmmmmemmmmmmummeminiit. of Trade MANNH E1 M ROSEVILLE and Harry spent Mr. and and famâ€" h Germany. The many friends of Mr. Jobn mflhmulfinmu is c to his bed buffering from for/his speedy recovery, ‘The meeting of the Women‘s Inâ€" stitute which was to have been held last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Norman Snyder was postâ€" poned on account of the wet day. It was held on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Mr. McKeegan of Toronto 0C cupied the puipit in the Presbyteri an Church here on Sunday morning Miss Tillie Millard is spending a tew weeks with relatives in Detroit. A large number from around here attended the sale of farm, stock and implements of Mr. Peter Zeigler near West Montrose on Friday. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, purâ€" suant to Section 56 of the Trustees Act, R.S.0. 1914, Chap. 121, that all creditors and others having claims or demands against the estate of the said Paulina Hannaberg, who died on or about the 18th day of August, 1925, at the Township of Elma, are required on or before the 20th day of March, 1926, to send by post, prepaid, or deliver to A. K. Cressman, 102 King St., South, Waterloo, Ont., one of the Executors 5t the last will and testament of the said deceased, their christian names and surâ€"names, addresses and desâ€" criptions, the full particulars, in writing, of their claims, a statement of their accountsâ€"and the nature of their security, if any, held by them. AND TAKE NOTBCE that after“ such last mentioned date the execuâ€" tors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which they shall then have notice, and the said Executors will not be liable for the said assets. or any part thereof to any person or persons of whose claim notice shall not have been received by them at the time of such distribution. Dated at Waterloo this 18th day of February, A.D., 1926. Tâ€"A4t _ the matter of the estate of Paulina Hannaberg, late of the Town of Waterloo, in the County of Waterloo, Married Woman, Deâ€" ceased. ~ â€" NO TICE TO CREDITORS Wm. Weir, Milverton; Clinton Hahn, A. K. Cressman, Waterâ€" [loo, Ont. Executors, Paulina Hannaberg Esâ€" tate. Lovely new Spring Garments are here and admired by all who have had opportunity to see them. 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