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W. P. Graham, owner of the proâ€" perty on which the plane crashed, was in his greenhouse stoking up, accordâ€" ing to his statements, when the terâ€" rific crash occured. He was on the scene of the accident, with his two sons, James and Allister, within a moment, but the pilot was already dead, and his machine ground into pulpwood by the force of the impact. Jim Graham was near the barn when he heard the roar of the engine and thinking that the plane would hit the building, he ran, but a moment later the plane had crashed. O. E. La Rose, another eyeâ€"witness of the acci dent stated that he had been watchâ€" ing the flight of the plane from his yard and it looked as though it might have been banking when it suddenly went into a straight dive, striking a small apple tree in the Graham proâ€" perty, before crashing. Several other residents, who were at the time just coming out from the morning services at St. John‘s Anglican and Weston Presbyterian Churches, witnessed the fall of the vlane. The terrific crash resulting from the impact brought scores of residents and passing motorists to the scene of the tragedy, but all they found was a mass of tangled wreckage and the dead pilot, the mortal remains of R. C. Williams, who had flown machines as an officer in theâ€"R.:A.F.â€"during‘ the war, and in Egypt. Dr. Fred Cruickshank was summonâ€" ed and was on the scene of the acciâ€" dent in less than five minutes, but his sergices were not required. Death had corrsf:?nstantly. Coroner Dr. Sproule dent in less than five minutes, but his sergices were not required. Death had co% instantly. Coroner Dr. Sproule was summoned and after viewing the body it was removed to Ward‘s underâ€" taking . parlors. Plane up Previously According to statements made ‘by officials of the airport the plane had been in passenger service during the earlier part of the morning and G. S. O‘Brien, vice president of Aircraft Limited, stated that he had flown the plane himself on Sunday morning, putting it through several spins and loops and the engine was, apparently, in perfect order. Was Pallâ€"Bearer for Friend Less than twentyâ€"four hours before the crash, Williams had been pallâ€" bearer, along with several other felâ€" low pilots, for their ~late comrade, Frank Soan, of Mount Dennis, who met death in the crash near Milverâ€" Accustomed to seeing the planes in action, and to hearing the drone of their engines, residents of the town p§ little heed to the machine, which ha«e been in the air only a few minâ€" utes, until its headâ€"long descent had commenced and it shot, a streak of brilliant red to the ground, Zooming down to earth, in a straight noseâ€"dive, with engine roarâ€" ing, the plane crashed with terrific force, shattering the machine into a hundred pieces and ‘causing instant death to the pilot. A graphic account of the accident is forthcoming from several Weston citizens who witnessed the swift descent of the plane until it disappeared behind the trees on the river bank, and from W. P. Graâ€" ham, and O. E. La Rose, who were first on the scene of the accident. Many Local Citizens Witness Tragic Plane Crash on Sunday What proved to be the first airâ€" plane fatality in these parts occured at 12.21 o‘clock on Sunday noon when the red Gypsy Moth plane, G.C.â€"Auc. of the Aircraft Limited, piloted by R. C. (Bobby) Williams, of 176 Hamâ€" mersmith Ave., Toronto, crashed to earth on the west bank of the Humâ€" ber River, in a field immediately adâ€" joining the nurseries of W. P. Graâ€" ham, Westmount, in the Township of Etobicoke. Pilot R. C. Williams Meets Instant Death as Plane Dives to Earth â€"Theory Advanced That Pilot Fainted at Controls of Machine. The Times & Gnide and know what is going on in your district. Phone 26 VOLUME 31, NUMBER 6 From Bethlehem to Jerusalem Bethlehem, his birthplace, Was little as a town, And ‘midst Judea‘s hills Ne‘er promised great renown ; But there was born one day, In manger rude, a King, And now in every land Bethlehem‘s praise they sing. Nazareth, his home place, Men spake of with disdain; How could a life there lived To holiness attain ? But where in all the world Of sin, and shame, and wos, A life so pure, so true, As Nazareth can show ? Galilee, his work place, How busy was the throng That ‘round the blue lake shore Were toiling all day long; But busier still the Christ Jerusalem, his death place, _ # : p Was royal in estate, 3 : I But on her rightful King She looked with scorn and hate; "%, Yet Christ, now glory crowned, Does not that name condemn, But calls his own blest home The New Jerusalem. ~ Would have the people be, Serving God, winning heaven, â€"Beside blue Galilee. The dead pilot attended Kew Beach Unitd Church and Rev. Mr. Cranston, pastor, will be in charge of the serâ€" vice at the home this afternoon. Canâ€" on Baynesâ€"Reed, of St. John‘s (Norâ€" way) Anglican Church will take the service at the graveside. The dead. airman‘s application paper reveals that he served not only in England and Egypt with the R.A. F., during 1917 and 1918, but held a commissioned rank with the Eleventh Hussars in France. His nextâ€"toâ€"kin he gave as his father, Colonel M. Scottâ€"Williams, Wolland House, Blandâ€" ford, Dorset, England. . Overseas, all of his flying experiences was gained on Avros and Sopwith Pups. § _ Will be Buried Today _ The body was released for burial from Ward‘s undertaking parlors and the funeral is being held this afterâ€" noon from his late residence. He is survived by his wife, in Toronto, his parents, in England, and two brothâ€" ers. One brother, who was in Florida when the news of tragic happenings reached him, will be here for the funâ€" eral, Another brother passed away in South Africa last week. BULLâ€"In loving memory of R. J It has since been learned that Williams\was making application for a position as pilot with the Ontario Air Force, under the direction of Capâ€" tain W. Roy Maxwell.. 4 ton last Wednesday. Art â€" Hollinsâ€" 'worth, wellâ€"known Weston youth, and one of the fliers at the field, had been accustomed to taking this plane up and was talking to Williams a few minutes before the accident. Hollinsâ€" worth stated Williams was to have lunch with him on Sunday, but they had decided to take off for a short spin before lunch. It was while Holâ€" linsworth was in the sheds telephonâ€" ing to a member of the McAlpine parâ€" ty, (who was in Toronto at the time) to make arrangements for an inspectâ€" ion of the airport that afternoon, that Williams took off and he had only been up a very few minutes when his plane came to grief.. What was left of the machine after the crash was thoroughly examined and while it was impossible to make any definite stateâ€" ment, so far as could be ascertained, the condition of the engine seemed to be O.K. "Mr. Williams called on me several times last week," Captain _ Maxwell stated yesterday, "and appeared to be in a very happy frame of mind. He was quite keen to get into our service as soon as possible." Following an investigation by offiâ€" cials of the Company and Government official, Captain W. Holmes, of Ottaâ€" wa, the theory has been advanced that Williams fainted at the controls and was unable to right the machine. F. L. Tretheway, head of the Aircraft Limited, stated that he had informaâ€" tion to the effect that Williams had on a previous occasion fainted, when he was up during 1928 in a dual conâ€" trol machine. The faint was only momentary, it was declared and Willâ€" iams was all right afterwards. Coroner Dr. Sproule announced late on Monday evening, that it was imâ€" possible to set a date for the inquest until the report from the Federal air board had been disclosed. Was Trying for Government Position Bull who departed this life Decemâ€" ber 18th., 1927. â€"Ever Fondly Remembered, Wife and family. 0â€"6â€"1t Say Pilot Fainted IN MEMORIAM ho Cimes & Gittnr. _ Don‘t forget, girls, the contest closâ€" es Christmas, and all those who have secured four new subscriptions to the Times & Guide will be presented with a ‘beautiful maâ€"ma doll. The entertainment given by _ the pupils of the Memorial School last week in the auditorium of the Weston High and Vocational School was a deâ€" cided success and the Memorial Home and School Association benefited to the extent of $102 for their funds, as a result of the event. The affair took the place of the regular meeting of the Association and was stagea enâ€" tirely by the pupils of _ Memorial School under. the direction of the teachers and Mrs. Harvey Scythes, to whom great credit is due for the splendid programme presented. Two presentations were given, one on Tuesday afternoon for the children, and again on Wednesday evening when the adults turned out in large numbers and fully appreciated the entertainment, The programme consisted of songs, choruses, drills, folk dancing, carolâ€" singing, and a Shakespearen presenâ€" tation of the Trial Scene in the Merâ€" chant of Venice which was particularâ€" ly well carried ~out under the able direction of Mrs. Seythes. Little Miss Queenie Tremaine also quite captivatâ€" ed her audience with her recitations. The allâ€"star Canadian Hockey Team made up of players on the Canada Cycle Team, and touring Europe in a series of interesting games, arrived in England last week, and the first game is scheduled to he played on the Westminster Club on Wednesday of this week. Immediately upon their arâ€" rival in England the Canadian team commenced practicising and present indications point to a very successful tour. Principal Vernon Lowens was in the chair and Miss Wade acted _ as accompanist for the various numbers. CANADA‘S HOCKEY TEAM NOW IN ENGLAND After the Wednesday match they will go to Chamonix, â€" Switzerland, where the world‘s championship will be staged, During the past week dolls have been presented to little Miss Maureen Henry, of 289 Church St., Mayme Beach, Main St. S., Elizabeth Robertâ€" son, Woodbridge, and Tirzah Ring, alâ€" so of Woodbridge. Rosena Woolley, Rosie Wegener, Pearl Vinecham, Ruth Stevens, Helen Rowntree, Margaret Ruelens, Nellie Pearson, June Pogue, Margaret Mowâ€" bray, Lois Gastriel, Jean Fenwick, Gladys Dallon, Margaret . Coleman, With only one week before the closâ€" ing of the Times & Guide Subscripâ€" tion "Campaign, intrest in the event is running high and â€"there are several little girls yet who are still working for their wonderful prizeâ€"a big lifeâ€" like maâ€"ma doll. During the past week the girls have been paying constant visits to the Times & Guide office to check up and report their progress and each one expects to carry off one of the beautiful dolls, as a reward for her work before next week. Many of the small workers have already two or three of their subscriptions in and are just waiting for perhaps one more before they are claiming their prize. If your subscription has run out, reâ€" new it now with one of the girls and thus help them to get their dolls and at the some time ensure the delivery of your ownâ€"paper for fiftyâ€"two more weeks. As a final word to those who are helping the girls, we publish herewith the list of names of those who are still in the contest and who have seâ€" cured most of their subscriptions and are just waiting for your subscription. Dorothy Braham Memorial Home And School Club Realizes Good Sum From Unique Concert SUH. PUPILS GIVE BGELLENT CO1 UNLY ONE WeEX TD GLOSt 0F GAVP) Girls! Hurry! A Big Maâ€"ma Doll Awaits Every Girl Who Comâ€" pletes Subscriptions. WEST YORK‘S NEWSY WEEKLY WESTON, ONTARIO _ WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18, 1929 Pilot Killed When Aeroplane Crashes CERT BJ of Mt. Dennis, wellâ€"known flyer with Aircraft Limited, who lost his life when his plane crashed near Milâ€" verton last week. S\Imbeam No. 26 W. Pres., Sis. Edith Luckett; W. vice, Sis. Dodds; W. Chap., Sis. Boot; W. See., Sis. Simpson; Wor. Treasurâ€" er, Sis. Bent; Medical officers, Dr. H. Charlton; 1st guide, Sis. Barefoot; 2nd guide, Sis. I. Luckett; 3rd guide, Sis. Godfrey; 4th guide, Sis. Dunnett; 5th guide, M. Dumney; 6th guide, Sis. Austin; Inside guard, E. Boot; outâ€" side guard, Sis. E. Davis; trustees, Sis. Shakespeare, Sis. Hilton; audiâ€" tors, Sis. Clarke; Sis. Sartell and Sis. Medhurst. Members from various lodges acted as scrutineers. It was decided to hold the annual Christmas party of both lodges on Friday, January 3rd, in the 1.0.0.F. hall. The Wor. Dis. Dup. Sister Shakeâ€" speare took the chair, and the followâ€" ing officers were elected. Maplehurst No. 52 W. Pres., Sis. Luckett; W. vice, Sis. Hilton; W. Chap., Sis. Paice; W. See., Sis. Simpson; W. Treasurer, Sis. Bent; 1st Guide, Sis. Cornelions; 2nd Guide, Sis. Trinkwon; 3rd Guide, Sis. Usher; 4th Guide, Sis. Pennell; Inâ€" side guard, Sis. Garrett; Medical ofâ€" ficer, Dr. H. Charlton; Trustees, Sis. Shakespeare and Sis. Hilton; Audiâ€" tors, Sis. Clarke, Sartell, and Sis. Medhurst. At the close of the meeting refreshâ€" ments were. served. Above is shown a photograph of the wreckage of ‘the \aeroplane which crashed at Weston. on Sunday noon, and of Pilot R. C. Williams who met instant death when the Gypsy Moth noseâ€"dived to earth on the property of W. P. Graham, Westmount. Wilâ€" liams was a warâ€"time pilot and had only recommenced flying activities during theâ€" pastâ€"yegr. _ _ _â€" _ > Election of officers of Maplehurst No. 52 Lodge and Sunbeam No. 26 Juvenile Lodge of D. of E.B.S. took place last Thursday evening in the I.0.0.F. hall, Church Street. Several Lodges Hold Annual Election Of Officers DAUGHTERS AND MAIDS ELEGT OFFIGES KILLED IN PLANE CRASH FRANK SOAN Weston Rotary Club will be showâ€" ing the Christmas spirit in real style on Thursday of this week when they will entertain some fifty kiddies to a Christmas party in the Masonic Temâ€" ple. According to advance informaâ€" tion the affair will take the form of a supper, entertainment, and gifts for all theâ€"children present. No stone is being left unturned in an effort to make this a big affair for the kiddies and all the members are coâ€"operating in lending their cars for the transâ€" ‘portation of the children to and from the hall, â€"and in providing for their enjoyment, Wilson prizes were also given to R. Chapman, Miss G. McLeod, S. Davies, Alice Jackson, J. Broadbent, W. Buyâ€" ers, Mary McKay, John Mountjoy, Sadie Jourard, Gordon Jarratt, Kendall See, Katharine Nattress, Alex. Pearâ€" son, Margaret Sambrook, Alex. Johnâ€" son and Evelyn Austin. _ _ & In the voegtional school the Oldam prizes were presented to Reginald Thomas and Dorothy Anderson; the C.C.M. prize to Helen Cuthbert and Eva Parsons; the Moffat prizes to Connie Bristow ~‘and _ Winnifred Speare; the Livingstone prizes. to Charles Barber and Leslie Heaselâ€" grave and the Cruikshank prize to Harry Booth and Arthur Farrow. Principal Alex. Pearson presided. An entertaining programme was rendered by the students. ROTARY MEMBERS TO ENTERTAIN LOCAL KIDDIES At the annual commencement exerâ€" cises of Weston High and Vocational Schools held on Friday evening last there was a large gathering present to witness the presentation of awards and prizes to many successful studâ€" ents. The feature of the evening was the presentation to George Bull of the Second Carter Scholarship for the County of York. The Wilson Proficiâ€" ency award for form 5 was also won by George Bull. 5 52 The evening was brougnt to a close by the serving of refreshments. Mr. Banting, President of the Men‘s Association presented the . prizes to the ladies and Mrs. F. R. Frey, Viceâ€" President of the Ladies‘ Association presented the Gentlemen‘s prizes. Following the card party, the speaker of the evening, Mrs. Lougheed gave a most interesting and timely adâ€" dress on "Canadianism". _ Short speeches were also given by Earl Lawson, M.P., and Mrs. Northover. George Bull Presented With Secâ€" ond Carter Scholarshipâ€" Many Attend Exercises Mrs. Leslie Canning, President, with the members of her executive, is to be congratulated upon the success of the evening. The hall was very tasteâ€" fully arranged for the evening and the program consisted of bridge and euchre followed by short addresses and refreshments. The ladies‘ prize for bridge, a beautiful.painting by the donor, Mr. H. W. Wagner, was won by Mrs. W. Eckenswiller and the Gentleman‘s prize, a Waterman Pen, donated by F. R. Frey, was won by W. J. Pollett. For euchre,â€"Mrs. Masâ€" ters succeeded in carrying off first prize which â€"was a handâ€"painted canâ€" dle holder donated by the President. Mr.~â€"O:LaRoseâ€"captured the gentleâ€" men‘s prize which was a fountain pen desk set donated by Mrs. E. D. Bantâ€" ing. Mr. Fred Newlove secured Mrs. R. J. Elynn‘s prize for the greatest number of loan hands and Miss Hasâ€" sard was awarded the consolation prize. PRESENT AWARDS AT 4.S. GOMVMENGEMENT The Weston Ladies‘ Liberal Conserâ€" vative Association held a very sucâ€" cessful card party in the Town Hall last Friday evening which was largely attended by an enthusiastic gathering who fully appreciated the first event of this kind held by the association. Many Attend First Social Funcâ€" tion of Ladies Liberal-Cmg- servative Association LADY TOR BRIDG DRIES HOLD D6F AND EIGHRE Naming these stones "I _ Willâ€"I Mustâ€" I Canâ€"Yesâ€"No" the speaker outlined the great importance of alâ€" ways having these stones ready for use. Always to say "I will do right, not wrong", I must be honest, brave, courageous and true", never to be disâ€" couraged, always to say I ean and never I ean‘t, and as to the last two stones, Yes and No, be very careful when to say Yes and when to say No, as much depended on the answer givâ€" en, even to what may seem at the time but a trivial incident of life. Summing (Continued On Page Eight) y***â€"*â€"â€"1s22ree00ees s 1 All were delighted and thrilled with the message given in song, the clear ringing voices of childhood and youtlh giving a fuller depth and meaning tc the Christmas Carols, At the conclus ion of the evening service Miss Lauric was presented with a beautiful plant as a token of appreciation of her serâ€" vices rendered during the day. David and Goliath In the morning the Fastor spoke to the junior members of the congregaâ€" tion, but such was the message given. that old and young both felt they had been given inspiration to go forward in the work of the Master. All being familiar with the slaying of the giant Goliath, by the lad David, Mr. Toyc pointed out each boy and girl had giants to fight and conquer using as an illustration of his text, five smooth stones (why he stated the stones had been given him by a lady who had picked them up from the river bed of the same brook as David had picked up the stones as he went forth to meet the giant.) | Special Edition on Monday Mr. Henley, Church organist, conâ€" ducted the singing assisted by Miss Laurie at the organ, Wm. Ward at the piano, Miss Roberta Emberson with the violin and Gordon Thompson operating the lantern, throwing the musical numbers on the sereen. Anniversary services held in Cenâ€" tral United Church on Sunday, Decâ€" ember 15th., were most helpful and inâ€" spiring to all. The auditorium was filled to its utmost capacity at both services, extra chairs in theâ€"aisles and at the frocrs and back of the church accommodating many of the parents and friends, the choir gallery and front pews being reserved for the children, teachers and school execuâ€" tive, the Supt., Mr. Terrill, occupying a seat with the Pastor. The report of the tax collector as submitted by L. Davies showed 18 per cent. unpaid, as compared with 19% per cent. in 1928. Taxes levied in 1929 were $191,694.33; in 1928, 182,8389.97. Taxes paid Dec. 16, 1929, $157,382.28; A total of 135 building and plumbâ€" ing permits and licenses were issued, with fees amounting to $497 paid inâ€" to the town account. Fortyâ€"three plumbing permits were issued, totalâ€" ling $15,000, while eleven plumbers took out licenses. A detailed account of the building permits is as follows: 33 dwellings, $132,700; 23 garages, $2,675; 13 comâ€" mercial, $12,245; 12 alterations and additions, $11,400.. in 1928, $146,889.83. Amount unpaid â€"â€"1929, $34,312.05; 1928, $35,500.83. Reeve Farr read a letter from the Satin Finish asking the coâ€"operation of the Council in their regular radio Is An Inspiration To Large Conâ€" gregations Which Attend Services All the members were present for the statutory meeting of _ Weston Town Council held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last, and the members wound up the year‘s business in a most satisfactory manâ€" ner. Among the important items of busiâ€" ness dealt with was Engineer Marshâ€" all‘s report for the year 1929 which showed a total of . Sixty Thousand dollars less in buildings in the Town this year, compared with last year‘s figures. The estimated value of buildâ€" ing activities throughout the _ town during the past year was $159,020, the decrease being attributed . to the fact that this year had been just an average one while 1928 had several commercial buildings to its credit. Says Five Smooth Stones of Bible History Will Stay the Giants of Evil CENTRAL 5. SGHOOL HOLD AMN. SERVIGES Weston Town Council Receives Engineers Reportâ€"Nelson Riley Appointed To Position of Night Constable of Town. Report Shows §60,000 Less } Than Last Year in Building All news and advertising copy must be in not later than five o‘clock on Saturday afternoon and for this purpose the office will remain open all day on Saturday. This will be your last opportunity to extend the compliments of the seaâ€" son to your customers. Don‘t fail to take advantage of it. EARLY PUBLICATION â€" MONDAY, DEC. 23rd. FORMS CLOSE SATURDAY, DEC. 21, AT 5 O‘CLOCK. Owing to the regular publication date of the Times & Guide next week falling on Christmas Day, the paper will be published two days earlier and will come out on Monday afternoon next, Dec. 23rd. We would ask the coâ€"operation of all our readers and merchants in endeavouring to get copy in just as quickly as possible in order to facilitate the extra work entailed in the early publication. CHILDREN‘S SINGING e e i i o e i o o t io c n on o A Very Good Sarcastic Debtorâ€"Did you ever sueâ€" ceed in getting blood out of a turnip? Lawyerâ€"No, but I can get sugar out of a dead beat. Soan, who was a familiar figure around Weston, was, previous to takâ€" ing up flying, in the sand and gravel business and will be well remembered by a large circle of business assoâ€" ciates here. Besides his young widow, he is survived by his parents, who reâ€" side on Brownville Ave., Mt. Dennis, and one brother, Ted, also of Mt. Dennis. Coroner Dr. D. Kidd opened an inâ€" quest at eight o‘clock on Thursday night last, but the meeting was adâ€" journed until Thursday of this week. Frank Soan, aged 25, crack pilot with Aireraft Limited, at Weston airâ€" port, and a fellow passenger,. Lou Ernst, of Mount Forest, crashed to their death in a Moth aeroplane while trying to make a landing on farm property near Milverton last Thursâ€" day. Soan, who has been flying for some time now was rated as an exâ€" ceptionally fine vilot, and his flying had been an outstanding feature at the Weston airport during the last year. Soan, whose wife at Mount Dennis survives him, was riding . cockpit of the twoâ€"seater dual control machine. Ernst, unmarried, and whose parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Ernst, live at Mount Forest, was in the rear cockpit. Ernst was a student pilot with ten hours‘ solo flying to his credit. According to reports the little green Gypsy moth droned: over Milverton shortly after noon on Thursday, and "ircled down to the farm of George Roe, upon whom, it was later learned, watched the plane circling and when ‘t was about 150 feet from the ground ‘he wings suddenly seemed to crumple ind the machine dived earthward, the ngine burying itself over a foot in the ground. When Roe" reached the scene of the crash both the pilot and is passenger were dead. _ 2 Speaking of the landing place where ‘he Moth aeroplane attempted to come to earth, Mr. O‘Brien, Vice President f Aircraft Limited, said it would orâ€" linarily have been a safe one.. The machine was equipped with skis and there was a good crusted snow on the ground.." _ S 3 ; All members of the council were high in their praise of the work of the mayor during the past year and also of the valuableservice rendered the town by Reeve Farr and Deputyâ€" reeve Webster, the representatives on the county council. Mayor Coulter, Reeve Farr, Deputy reeve‘ Webster and Councillor Pollett stated definitely that they would be in the field again for reâ€"election at the coming municipal elections. broadcasts, which would commence on January 8th. The broadcast would inâ€" clude, it was explained, a short interâ€" val for a brief talk on the advantagâ€" es offered by the Town of Weston for home and industry and the proâ€" gram would be provided by a local musical organization. The matter of parking regulations ont he South Side of Little Avenue near Main Street was given into the hands of Chief Holley. Riley Appointed Chief A number of applications were reâ€" ceived for the position of night conâ€" stable, made vacant by the resignaâ€" tion of Constable McDooling, which was accepted at the last Council meetâ€" ing. The application of Nelson Riley, wellâ€"known and popularâ€"lacresse playâ€" er with the former Senior team was accepted. Moth Plane Dives 150 Feet To Ground After Seeking f Landing Councillors Mallaby, Ella, McLean, Evans and Kellam stated that as yet they had not definitely decided as to whether they would stand for reâ€"elecâ€" tion or not. Weston Airport Loses One: of Finest Pilots in Crash Near Milverton LOT FRANK SOAN CRASHES TD DEATH PASSENGER KILLED PAGES 7 to 12