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Your road committeeâ€"in a thorough review of all roads in the county sysâ€" tem have made some recommendations which may be further outlined. Narrow Culverts and Bridges In the development of roads throughout the county, the road surâ€" face has been given first attention, as ..â€"*>~«â€"~returning to the investor theâ€"greatest: â€" immediate returns for the money exâ€" ; â€" pended.. This is a sound policy but in the stressing of the surface improveâ€" . ment the elimination of narrow culâ€" verts and bridges was laid over to a later date, owing to «the cost. of the s work and the seemingly little return for the exvenditure. With the imâ€" > : provement of the road surface and the consequent increase of more and faster traffic, the narrow culvert and bridge has become a menace to the : travelling public. The lengthening, «or rebuilding if necessary, of the most dangerous culverts and bridges should 3 be undertaken almost at once and a : . further systematic program of elimâ€" _ The following comprehensive review of the county road system and work done for the year just concluded, subâ€" mitted to the Lincoln County Council by County Road Superintendent Ruthâ€" erford, will be of interest to our readâ€" ers: ‘To the Warden and Members of the Lincoln County Council: Gentlemen: It is becoming increasingly difficult to prepare a comprehensive â€" report which will embody suggestions for the improvement of roads. At the incepâ€" tion of the road system and at the beâ€" ginning of systematic improvements, there were so many obvious improveâ€" ments needed, that suggestions ~for betterment were simple but when these improvements are effected, new suggestions are not so easily made. _ I submit this, my eleventh annual report. covering the work done during the year 1931. 7 y t 1A sn . In the gradual improvement of roads many of the suggestions heretofore made, Shave been systematically carâ€" ried out but there yet remains many features which require improvement and which may well be taken into serâ€" ious consideration in future road work. In fact the time will never come when we may say, "It is finished and nothâ€" ing remains to be done." I have endeavored in each report to make suggestions as to needed imâ€" provements, all tending, I believe to a better understanding of road problems and to the betterment of roads, with the ultimate object of having all roads render the maximum of service to the publi¢ with a minimum of cost consisâ€" tent with the service rendered. niI order to avoid repetition, it is suggested that reference be nmiade to the ten annual*reports preceding this one, because in these reports there may be suggestions which may be of interest and value to you, as the Leâ€" gislators of road policies. REVIEW OF LINCOLN in & _ COUNTY ROAD SYSTEM Comprehensive Report Submitted By â€" Road Superintendent Practically No New Construction In 1931 â€" Development 0 Low Cost Road Declared To Be Almost Essential â€" Proâ€" tection of Road Surfaces Urged â€" Roads All Kept Open And Hills Sanded â€" Cost of Snow Removal x5 Was Much Less 4 Fortyâ€"Seventh Year Renew Enquiries _â€"As To Origin of - Barn Fire Grimsby police have renewed inâ€" quiries ‘regarding circumstances surâ€" rounding a ‘barn fire on a North Grimsby farm some 18 months ago. The barn fire in question was reâ€" ported to have been of mysterious orâ€" igin and the owner told the police the day following the fire that shots had been fixed at his house during the preâ€" vious night before the fire occurred. At that time an exhaustive inquiry failed to reveal the fire‘s origin. â€" It has been learned that a deputy fire marshal, who investigated the fire, has again been in town in connection with the investigation. . ‘TEMPERATURE AND Deéc. 31 Jan. 1 Jan 2 Jan.â€" 3 Jan. 4 . Jan. 5.. Jan. 6 . HOLMES â€" In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Harry, who died at McCord, Saskatchewan, Jan. 9th, 1930. Two years have passed since that Always remembered by Mother, Faâ€" ther, Sisters and Brother. NELLESâ€"On Wednesday, December 30, 1931, at his residence, 233 West 99th Street, New York City, Richâ€" ard Anderson Nelles. M 1 se eman on na ol (Bé . 2 = 45. magaeafian n B T (M. <B S eimisnrin,ranin OO n. 4s e e ar uc 00 (D. 3B â€". 17. mreaimmnniimy k \ M 0 5 ie on en etiin en o k Rainfall and snow 2.88 inches. sad day, God took the one we loved away; Short and sudden was the call, For one so dearly loved by all. The blow was hard, the shock sevâ€" We little thought the end was near; But only those who have lost can tell _ The pain of parting without fareâ€" In Memoriam â€"â€" THE precipiTaTiBn Min. 25 27. 82 38 32 88 33 ination should be undertaken so that in a few years time this improvement may be.complete. . y Changes In Alignment‘ . Almost as important as the eliminaâ€" tion of narrow culverts and bridges, is the elimination of curves and turns that cannot: be comfortably or someâ€" times safely negotiated at a. reasonâ€" able rate of speed. Here again the expediency of road surfacing has had preference over elimination of these features and while such locations are not particularly dangerous to local Grivers who are familiar with such points, they do constitute a dangerous situation for those from outside points and with the steady improvements in highways such turns and curves beâ€" come an unsuspected hazard. to the unfamiliar driver. The recurring daâ€" mage to guard rails and approaches give ample proof of the need for reâ€" vision. This work should also have sympathetic attention. _ It must not be assumed that the County have left such hazards entirely unprotected, beâ€" cause.warning signs have been inâ€" stalled at practically all such points. Widening of Road. Grade and ~Right of Way Many. roads comprising the system have been built on old "given roads" of indefinite width of right of way. In many cases the right of way has not been sufficiently wide â€"to allow the necessary inclusion between the fences‘of travelled road,, shoulders, ditches and nole or tree allowance. From.the safety standpoint alone such widening of right of way and the widâ€" ening of the. shoulders should be unâ€" dertaken, but‘ the widened road will materially decrease mainterance costs in allowing sufficient room for snow removal and in preâ€"snow maintenance by having all brush, stone and refuse removed from the right of way, which will cause drifting. With a uniform width of road and the whole kept clean and neat the appearance of the thoroughfare is much improved, as well as giving a much better appearâ€" ance to the adjoining lands. _ i . Ditches On‘ Roads f ‘On many roads, now a part of the County System, previous to the asâ€" sumption by the county, deep ditches ‘were built. In many cases natural waâ€" tercourses are Almost entirely divertâ€" ed thereto until such ditches are of such a size as to not only be a menâ€" ace to safety but are a greatly added cost when maintenance is considbred. Such ditches should either be removed from the highway or so long as they must remain or be allowed to remain, they should be adequately protected by either guard railing or the removal of traffic to a safe distance from them. Unfortunately these conditions éxisted long before the roads came under systematic development and such practise was permitted, probably before it was realized what a menace (Continued on Page 8.) .~ Fewer people attended this dance this year than in former years owing no doubt to many counter attractions, but those who did attend were amply rewarded as the dance was voted one of the most enjoyable in many years. The music was in the hands of Budâ€" dy Moore and her orchestra composed of local talent, and the orchestra as a whole are to be congratulated on the fine peppy music they served up to the revellers. Many requests have alâ€" ready been received to have them again at a very early date, which in itself speaks well of this local organiâ€" zation. As usual Bro. Bill Hewson was in charge of the decorations and under his capable direction the hall was gaily festooned and a large supply of balâ€" loons, confetti, streamers and instruâ€" ments of discord were given out to usher in the new year and everyâ€" body seemed more than glad to usher in Prosperity Year. When the new year had been well received the dancers proceeded to the supper room, where a luncheon was served under the supervision of Bro. Mel. Pettit and his kitchen engineers. Good work Mel.! Oddfellows Annual New Year Dance Was Big Success Dancing was resumed until 3 a.m. when it was decided to say finis, alâ€" though many were loath to call a halt. Guests from out of town included Oddfellows from St. Catharines, Toâ€" ronto, Hamilton, Beamsville, Winona and Stoney Creek. Last weekâ€" an United States motor car ‘sideswiped a heavy truck load of Christmas trees at Grimsby and was considerably damaged on the side. The truck driver had a narrow escape. The truck was parked at the roadside, two feet off the edge of the pavement, while the driver repaired a tire. He was ‘under the truck taking out the spare tire, when the, American came along. Apparéently the United States driver sighted the truck in time to avoid hitting the rear end. A reflector and tail light on the truck, police found, was clearly visible for over 300 feet:. The American was highly inâ€" dignant because police would not arâ€" rest the truck diriver. of <Trinity Hall was the scene of. a joint gathering of the members of the Men‘s Clubs of the United and St. Anâ€" drew‘s Churches on Tuesday evening, the latter organization having acceptâ€" ed the invitation extended by the forâ€" mer club to join with them in the meeting at which the special speaker was Mr. C. W.. Bell, K.C., MP., of Hamilton, one of that city‘s leading and most prominent barristers and public men. *4 Seated around the festive board at the supper hour were over one hunâ€" dred <men of the two churches, the occasion being of particular: interest and the function one which was much enjoyed by all in attendance. o Those present were privileged to hear an address of outstanding interâ€" est, by Mr. Bell, who very interestingâ€" ly reviewed the procedure followed in‘ courts of law with particular referâ€" ence <to :trials by jury and the change in the severity. of the penalâ€" ties meted out to offenders against the law in earlier years as compared with those imposed toâ€"day. _ . Speaking on the subject "The Unâ€" derâ€"dog" Mr. ‘Bell gave instances ilâ€" lustrating the present day desire to reclaim the offender and to help him on the road to good citizenship. _ . Trial by jury, Mr. Bell pointed out, was recocnized at the time of the Magna Charta, it being generally felt that it was of vital imnortance to have a man judged by his peers rather than nave him subject to the judgment of one man. ‘The average citizens who made up juries were in his opinion, quite competent to rerder justice, in fact he placed great reliance on trial by jury, characterizing it as one of the preatest bulwarks of the people and said it never should be abolished. Where abolition of the jury system was advocated; as in the United States the weakness disclosed was not in the system but rather the adminâ€" istering of the system. He cited a Unâ€" ied States city where in 208 jury trials for murder there were six eonâ€" victions, whereas in England in 20 murder trials punishment was meted out ‘in 18 cases by jury trial. The speaker noted the fact that as late as 1818 the punishment meted out in‘ the Old.Country for theft and. other comparatively minor offenses was death. n In conclusion Mr. Bell said that if anyone who had gone astray could be helped to struggle back to the right path the disposition nowadays is to assist him to do so. Members of St. Andrew‘s And United:Church Organizations Hear Splendid Address By Mr. Bell was introduced by Mayor Boulter who referred to his high standâ€" ing in the legal profession as well as to the valued service he has rendered as a member of parliament and pubâ€" licâ€"spirited citizen. ; At the conclusion of the speaketr‘s remarks. Messrs. C. P. Brown and E. J. Muir, on behalf of those assembled, expressed hearty appreciation of the splendid address given by Mr. Bell which was wholeâ€"heartedly endorsed by those in attendance. MEN‘S CLUBS _ MET TUESDAY The community singing was capabâ€" ly led by Mr. C. D. Millyard, with Mr. W. E. Cullingford at the piano, while the excellently rendered numbers givâ€" en by an instrumental trio from Hamâ€" ilton composed of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Richardson and Mr. Harold Lees, also added to the pleasure of the evening. The meeting concluded with the singâ€" ing of the National Anthem and the pronouncing of the benediction by Rev. G. W. Wood, pastor of the church. & A cordial welcome to the visiting club was extended by theâ€" president of the United Church Men‘s Club, C. S. Bean who presided which was apâ€" propriately acknowledged by Mr. E. H. Hull, president of St. Andrew‘s Men‘s Service Club. GODDEN â€" In loving memory of our dear‘ brother Edward who passed away three years ago today, Januâ€" ary Tth, 1929. % Dear Edward you have left us, How we miss your loving face, But youâ€"left us to remember None on earth can take your place, Though we‘‘l be brave dear brother, And pray to God each day, And while he calls us to heaven Your loving smile will guide the way. > Sadly â€"missed by his sisters Edith and Beatrice. GODDEN â€" In loving memory of our dear son and brother Edward Godâ€" den, who died of scalds three years ago January Tth, 1929. We. travelled life‘s road together Amidst hope and faith and love, And conquered life‘s battles togethâ€" EDWARD GODDENâ€"â€"In loving memâ€" God. He oftentimes said we‘d miss him His words have proved too true, We lost our best and dearest friend Dear one, when we lost you. Sadly missed by Mother and Broâ€" thers, Charles and Alfred. friend, On him we always could depend. . Sadly missed by Roy, Olive and family. f & . or,. With strength and comfort from ory of our dear brother who died of scalds, three years ago, January 7th 1929. e We miss his help and his cheery ways, ; With him we spent many happy days; 2 We miss him most when we need a C.. W. Bell, K.C., of Hamilton In Memoriam Grimsby, Ontario, Wednesday, January 6th, 1932. Nearly half of the electors of St. Catharines exercised their franchise on Friday. Mayorâ€"elect Avery securâ€" ed 2,094 votes, a majority of 867 over his nearest rival in the fray, Ald. W. D. Burns, who polled 1,227 votes. The exâ€"mayors made a poor showing, Ald. J. D. Wright securing 1,099 votes and Jacob Smith being last in the field with 909. _ ELECTIONS _ ELSEWHERE Acclamations In Some Municipâ€" _alities In Niagara District â€" Contests In Others A. E. Mix, who was last year deâ€" feated, this year came out at the head of the poll with 2,673 votes. Eâ€"Ald. W. J. Westwood stood second with 2,â€" 657 votes and A. A. Widdicombe third with 2,524 votes. 2 Abraham Newman made an excelâ€" Exâ€"Ald. Robert Johnston made a run of 2286. Of last year‘s Aldermen lent run, securing 2475 votes, while who were reâ€"elected Ald. Frank Wil son came sixth on the list with 2237, Ald. Beattie, 2190; Ald. George ;Ti-eblz%fig; and Ald. Fredâ€"Beard 1,â€" 612. o â€"â€"~‘The Daylight Saving question: passâ€" ed with a comfortable two to one maâ€" jority. The St. Catharines Cold Storâ€" age and Forwarding â€" Fixed Byâ€"law also met onvosition in a few quarters The byâ€"law, however, received its twoâ€" thirds majority. ~In the election of members of the Board of Education the defeat of Trustee W. H. Irvine was a surprise He lost his.seat. by 30 votes to James A. Rowdon, who will ‘be a new face about the educational board. A. H. Trapnell made the outstanding run of the day, being accorded a total of 3,â€" 031 votes. W. P. Holmes secord with 2271, Harris, 2263; Nicholson 1988 and Rowdon 1563. Grimsby South Reeve â€" Robert E. Book. Council â€"Frederick Boulter, Andrew L. Shirâ€" ton, Goodman Pettigrew, William Ball Reeve Book‘s majority was about 40 over his opponent, A. J. Dalrymple. Clinton Reeve â€" Clayton Culp.. Deputy Reeveâ€" Alex. Groff. Council â€" Carâ€" man Cosby, Herbert L. Culp, Samuel Caistor Reeve â€" Herbert Copeland. Counâ€" cil‘ â€"Walter Miller, James E. Warnâ€" er, Ernest Pettigrew, Ernest Beamer. Gainsboro Reeve â€" W. T. Fralick. Councilâ€" John Lampman, Albert McCollom, Theron Beamer and Lorne Book (All by acclamation.): 2 Smithville Village Messrs. Hunter, Hesler and No&h Dyment were elected Police Village Trustees for the ensuing year by acâ€" clamation. Two others were nominatâ€" ed, but withdrew.* . Beamsville _ Reeveâ€"E. B. Osborne. Council â€" R. O. Wilcox, Stafford Hopkinson, J. R. Kennedy, F. Merritt. (All by acclaâ€" mation.) f Louth Reeveâ€"S. H. Rittenhouse (accl.). Deputy Reeveâ€"J. R. Stork, H. Fawell F. Dale. Councilâ€" W. Wylie, F. Dale, H. Fawell, John Roland, William Scull Jordan , Trusteesâ€"H. W. Hunsberry,â€"W. A. Caskey, F. J. Nunamaker (all by acâ€" clamation). x Binbrook: Reeveâ€" Niram Fletcher. Councilâ€" L. Laidman, Gilbert Gawley, Ernest Harrison, Garbine Ecker. (All by acâ€" clamation.) _ ‘ Cayuga Southâ€" Reeveâ€" L. Huber, (accl.). Council â€" H. Clark, George Huffman, J. Bowden, J. Brown {acel.). Former Medical Officer of Health and Prominent Citizen Here Who Met Tragic Death At Hamilton yooia nB Tii9g ce (Continued on Page 5) !St. Catharines On Tuesday evening the installation of officers for the new year of the Grimsby Chapter, No. 195, O.E.S. was performed. Preceding the installation a bounteous repast was enjoyed by about one hundred officers, members and guests at 6 o‘clock, the tables beâ€" ing effectively arranged in colors of green and daffodil, being centered with bowls of pink roses. Following the dinner a toast was proposed to The King by Worthy Matron Sister Cloughley, to the Grand Chapter by Worthy Patron Bro. Bromley and reâ€" sponded to by Sister Geddes, D.D.G. M. and Bro. Wickens, P.W.G.P., memâ€" ber of the General Grand Executive of the Grand Chapter of Ontario. A toast was also proposed to the Retirâ€" ing Officers, by Sister Hitchman, P. M., and responded to by Sister Jewâ€" son, W.M., and to the Incoming Ofâ€" ficers by Sister M. Bromley, P.M. and responded to by Sister Cloughley W.M.â€"elect. Miss Helen Cloughley contributed a niano solo. Following the banauet those preâ€" sent adjourned to the chapter room where business was conducted in~ a very capable manner. â€" Sister Lillian Jewson W.M., before handing over the | gavel thanked her officers, past mat-‘ rons and patrons and members for the very happy year she had enjoyed‘ under wonderful support, they had all given her during her time of office, Sister Blanche Geddes, D.D.G.M., took. charge of the Installation assisted by{ Bro. Murray Wickens, P.W.G.P. and the installing board, when the officâ€" ers were installed into their respective stations in a very able and beautiful mafiner. Sister Cloughley the new worthy Matron after her installation was presented with a beautiful boquet of roses from her officers and the past matrons. and patrons, the preâ€" sentation being made by Sister Jewâ€" son, the retiring matron, who extendâ€" ed wishes for a very happy year. Sisâ€" ter Cloughley responded with a few well chosen words. At the conclusion of the installation Sister Hannah Acâ€" kert, P.D.D.G.M., pinned the jewel on Sister Jewson, after which Sister Jewâ€" son extended her thanks. Bro. Fieldâ€" ing of Hamilton presented Bro. Hitchâ€" man, the retiring patron with his jewâ€" el of office and welcomed him into the ranks of past patrons. Bro. Hitchâ€"â€" man creditably responded. Sister Jewâ€" son was then presented with a handâ€" some ‘silver jug from her officers and lpast matrons and patrons. Bro. Hitchâ€" man was made the recipient of a pair of book ends from the officers, past matrons and patrons, after which they ‘both extended, their thanks in a few well chosen words. 4 Interesting Meeting Heldâ€" By Grimsby Chapter No. 195 Order Eastern Star INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Sister Jewson received many other gifts from loyal and true friends and Sister Cloughley received a silver roll tray from a very dear friend. Sister Rose Harris, the chaplain, was preâ€" sented by Sister Jewson, P.M. with a beautiful gold Eastern Star ring from Sister: Thomas, of London, who has known Sister Harris for many years. The conveners, Sister Mary Bromâ€" ley, P.M. and Sister Janet Flett and their committees in charge of the banquet are deserving of much, creâ€" dit for the efforts in making the banâ€" quet such a success. § The officers for 1932 are as follows, Worthy Matronâ€"Mrs. Inez Cloughâ€" ley. f : Worthy Patronâ€"Mr. Wallace Bromâ€" ley. Associate Matronâ€"Mrs. Eva Douâ€" The roses from the banauet tables were delivered to sick members by Sister Cloughley, W.M. . o sett. : Associate Patronâ€"Mr. David Cloughâ€" ley. £ Secretary â€" Miss Janet Flett. Treasurer â€" Miss Sibbla Flett. â€" Conductress â€" Mrs. Vivian Lipsit. Associate Conductress â€" Mrs. Ediâ€" the Lindensmith. . aa Chaplain â€" Mrs. Rose Harris. Marshall â€" Mrs. Margaret Pettit. Organist â€" Mrs. Mildred Jacobs. Adah â€" Mrs. Laura Mogg. Ruth â€" Mrs. Joy Marsh. Esther â€" Mrs. Mildred Yeager. Martha â€" Miss Elizabeth Milne. Electa â€" Mrs. Myrtle Lipsit. Warder â€" Mrs. Catharine Groce. Sentinel â€" Mr. Herbert Lindenâ€" smith. ~Auditors â€" Sister Rose Harris, Bro Lindensmith. § Retiring Officers â€" Sister Jewson, Bro. Frank Hitchman. Trusteesâ€" Sister Wray, Bro. Bromâ€" ley, Bro. Lindensmith. SCHEDULE FOR THE GRIMSBY PEACH KiNGS Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. s borne. Jan. 25â€"Dunnville at Port Colborne. Jan. 26â€"Grimsby at Niagara Falls. Jan.. 28â€"Port Colborne at Dunnville. Jan.. 29â€"Niagara Falls at Grimsby. Feb. 1â€"Port Colborne at Grimsby. Feb. 1iâ€"Dunnville at Niagara Falls. The games that have been postponâ€" ed on account of warin weather will be played later in the season when arrangements are made. 17â€"Dunnville at Port Colborne. 17â€"Grimsby at Niagara Falls. 21â€"Port Colborne at Grimsby. 28â€"Dunnville at Grimsby. 29â€"Port Colborne at Niagara F. 4â€"Dunnville at Niagara Falls. borne. 3 f 8â€"Grimsby at Dunnville. 11â€"Niagara Falls at Grimsby. 11â€"Port Colborne at Dunnville. 14â€"Grimsby at Port Colborne. 15â€"Niagara Falls at Dunnville. 18â€"Dunnville at Grimsby. 18â€"Port Colborne at Niagara F. 22â€"Grimsby at Dunnville. 22â€"Niagara Falls at Port Colâ€" 4â€"Grimsby at Port Colborne. 7â€"Niagara Falls at Port Colâ€" A brilliant career marked by public spirited service in the town of Grimsâ€" by as a municipal councillor and mediâ€" cal officer of health and distinguished service overseas in the World War, was brought to a sudden and tragic close on New Year‘s afternoon in the death by accidental poisoning through carbon monoxide gas of Dr. J. F. Mcâ€" Lay, 771 Main St. West, Hamilton, and until a year or so ago an esteemâ€" ed resident of this town. His passing cast a gloom over the community both here and in the city of Hamilton and came as a severe shock to his fellow members of the medical profession, as well as to a legion of friends in both communities. Dr. McLay was found by Dr. D. A. Warren who called for deceased to accompany him to an intraâ€"garrison reception at the armories, Hamilton, seated in his car in his garage overâ€" come by the deadly fumes of carbon monoxide gas. Removed to the Generâ€" al Hospital he lived for upwards of an hour but did not regain consciousness. He was found sitting behind the steerâ€" ing wheel of his car but the motor was not running when he was found, Chief Coroner Dr. O. A. Cannon was informed. Born in Woodstock 48 years ago Dr. McLay was a son of the late Frank McLay. After early training at the public schools of that city he went to Woodstock College for the completion of his preliminary education. He atâ€" tended the University of Toronto and there took first an Arts Course, graâ€" duating as a B.A., and then a mediâ€" <t:al course. In religion he was a bapâ€" ist. After graduating in 1913 Dr. Mcâ€" Lay joined the General Hospital staff at Hamilton and was there for about a‘ year before he moved to this town and took over the practice of the late Dr. Morris. . In the town of Grimsby the late Dr. McLay during his residence here, exâ€" hibited a keen interest in municipal affairs, serving both on the town council and the Board of Education. He was subsequently medical officer of health for both the town and townâ€" ship of North Grimsby and a coroner for the county of Lincoln. As a military man, the late Dr.| McLay also won the regard of all; ranks. When word of his sudden passâ€" ing reached the Canadian Army Mediâ€" cal Corps Mess of Hamilton, of which he was a member, the New Year‘s reâ€" ception at the armories, which was in progress, was called to a halt, ‘and the officers left for home â€" without paying any of the accustomed calls. Tributes to their fellow officer and brother practitioner were heard on every hand. The members of theâ€"C. A. M. C. Sergeants‘ Mess expressed their tribute to their officer with a period of two minutes silence. Distinquished War Record The late Dr. McLay served with the C. A. M. C. in France and was decorâ€" Found Unconscious In Car In His Garage In Hamilton, New Year‘s Day and Succumbs Shortly After To Accidental Poisoning by Carbon Monoxide Gas â€" Had Distinguished Military Career â€" Formerly Served on Grimsby Council gnd Board of Education and Also As Medical Officer of Health in Town and Towinship â€" Accorded Full Military . Honors At Impressive Funeral â€" Buried In Queen‘s Lawn Cemetery § MANY MOURN PASSING _ OF LATE DR. J.F. MLAY Seven Persons Injured Slippery road surface was the cause of a headâ€"on collision between east and west bound motor cars in which seven persons were more or less serâ€" iously injured on Saturday night near Vineland. The eastbound car was in charge of James Laidlaw, 31 McGee Street, St. Catharines, and the westâ€" bound vehicle in charge of Mrs. H. D. Reid, 144 Bowood Avenue, Toronto. Both machines were completely wrecked by the impact, and in each case the engine was driven back to the front seat. ~The injured were: James Laidlaw, 31 McGee Street, St. Catharines, head lacerations; Thomas Adams, 11 Berrymore Street, St. Caâ€" atharines, face and head lacerations; William Adams, same address, head, ‘chest and leg injuries; Thomas Hewitt same address, head injuries. All the above were in the eastbound car. Mrs.| H. D. Reid, 144 Bowood Avenue, Toâ€" ronto, face and nose injuries; H. D. Reid, husband, head injuries; Harr; Reid, aged 9, her son, the most serâ€" fously injured, sustained severe head and internal injuries The injured were attended by Dr. C. W. Elmore of Beamsville and Dr. E. H. Hurlburt, of Vineland, and splendid assistance was rendered by Mrs. R. B. Smith, a nurse of Utica, N.Y., who was driving past the scene. The home of Wilson Wylie was made a temporary hospital, where first aid was rendered. After some hours the injured were removed to their homes. Traffic was held up untfil highway police could clear the road. ' The Employees of the Metal Craft Co., Limited, desire to extend their sincere thanks to their employers for the Hams and favors received at Christmas time. ERROR.IN PRICE Beach but the description did not corâ€" In the Theatre Contest Ad of Millâ€"!respond with those found. yard‘s Drug Store through an error| Those having information as to the price of Musâ€"Keeâ€"Kee Tonic is.anyone losing a set of teeth are askâ€" quoted wrong. The price of Mus-Kee-led to communicate with the Grimsby Kee should read $1.00. chief. In Headâ€"on Collision Saturday near Vineland CARD OF THANKS Om : ore s Nes n Mats zn 1 Going oferseas in the spring of 1915 he received a commission with the Royal Army Medical Corps and servâ€" ed in France. In 1917 he was moved to the Salonika front and served there until the spring of 1918 when he reâ€"â€" turned to England and was sent again to France where he served as medical officer. of the guard division. Besides his widow, he leaves a baby daughter, Mary Jane, at home; his brother, Dean Walter McLay of Mcâ€" Master University, and five sisters, Mrs. Arthur M. Overholt and Miss Auâ€" gusta of Brantford, Miss Mabel . of New York city, Mrs. (Rev.) L. Brown Impressive Funeral The community here as well as in Hamilton united to pay signal honor to the memory of the late Dr. Mcâ€" Lay, full military honors being acâ€" corded the deceased. A most impresâ€" sive service took place at Queen‘s Lawn‘s cemetery, Grimsby, on Sunâ€" day afternoon where burial was made in the soldier‘s plot. Citizens of Hamâ€" ilton, and of the town, and surroundâ€" ated with the Croix De Guerre (Belgian) and the Military Cross, havâ€" ing a distinguished war record. 1: un a e n e uns ke In 1918 he was promotedâ€" to the rank of Major. After the Armistice he continued to serve in the army of occupation at Cologne and did not reâ€" turn to Grimsby until August, 1919. ing community attended in unusually large numbers, it being estimated that upwards of five hundred people were present. . Prior to the bringing of the remains to Grimsby a funeral service was held at the funeral home of Dodsworth, Marlatt and Brown, in ~Hamilton, Chancellor Whitten of McMaster Uniâ€" versity officiating. Practically all the medical profession of Hamilton, many officers of the Hamilton garrison, and former Grimsby residents now living in Hamilton paid their final tribute of respect at the service, a large number from the city accompanying the reâ€" mains to this town. ::)‘fvi:Iifis:i_d_é, N.J .. and Mrs. Owen Grey of Detroit, Mich. A brother, Dr. Stanâ€" ley McLay of Woodstock, died several The town bell commenced to toll as the funeral cortege turned on to the Business section of Main Street and continued until the last sad rites were completed. The south side of Main Street was cleared of all motor cars. years ago In Hamilton the active pall bearers were all sergeants of the C. A. M. C. with which the deceased was connectâ€" ed while at the burial the active pallâ€" bearers were Sergts. Anderson Seaâ€" man, .Schwabb, St. John, Cowan and Q. M. Sergt. Chivers of Grimsby. The firing party and active pallâ€" bearers from the 98th Lincoln and Welland Regiment, together with the members of West Lincoln branch of the Canadian Legion formed â€" upâ€" in front of the late Dr. McLay‘s former office, where the local military deâ€" tachment under command of Lt. Col. (Continued on page 4) Grimsby with other communities suffered damage from the snow and ice storm which visited the province on New Year‘s.Day and in many communities seriously interrupted teâ€" lephone and power communications. Telephone lines in the town suffered severely, the ice and snow together with the wind‘ causing the telephone lines to break at many points, the loâ€" cal‘system being=affected in this way more seriously than for years. Teleâ€" phone communication on the mountain also Suffered severely and although telephone service has now been fairly well restored there _are individual lines still out of order. Telephone Lines Broken Down By Snow and Ice â€" Trees On Mountain Damaged STORM DID DAMAGE HERE _ One fruit grower, on enquiry stated that he could discern little or no daâ€" mage in his orchard or below the mountain, although on the mountain the wind, ice and snow broke down forest trees as well as apple and othâ€" er fruit trees to a considerable® exâ€" tent. ; Set of False Chief of Police Demille of Grimsby has in his possession an upper set of false teeth, apparently belonging to a woman, which was found on the lake shore between Grimsby Beach and Beamsville. As an east wind was blowing for a couple of days recently it is surmised that the teeth were washed ashore. They are in good conâ€" dition. ; A few days ago Chief Demill had an enquiry from a St. Catharines woâ€" man who said she had lost a set of teeth while swimming at Grimsby Beach but the description did not corâ€" respond with those found. Those having information as to $2.00 per year, 5¢ a copy Teeth Are Found