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The Peop! TRMSâ€"Subscribers in Canads 91 States $1.50 per year in advance. The Kaiser claims (and he is pretty nearly right whole world is against him. ha.a: * I felt that way the other day when I went before the Municipal Board to ask that cosets be put on the H. G. & provements be made in the closets in the stations at G villeâ€"outside of a few citizens in GRIMSBY, who were seemed that the whole world was against me. As I loo! room and beheld the armies that came from Salt: and Beamsville on the east, to give evidence in favor C pany and against the petition, "My heart it sank within almost failed." When I saw the army from Saltfieet led by my erland, from the Red Hill and when I saw the deyj headed by the redoubtable Armstrong, I said to n betrayed into the hands of the enemy.‘* I had invited the Reeve of Beamsville to bring up & deputation to supâ€" port the petition and when it dawned upon me in the court room that the deputation from Beamsville was mostly against the petition my heart turned to stone and I could feel the cold chills running up and down my back. But, on second thought the inspiration came to me that surely a cause that is supported by the press and the pulpit must win out and with the furâ€" ther inspiration that "Faint heart never won fair lady" I steeled myself for the ordeal and determined to go through and fight for the petition, even though I might be defeated. It was a great source of pleasure to me that I was so ably assisted and backed up by the Rev. Dr. Ross of the Mcethodist church, GRIMSBY, and Rev. A. A. Laing of the Presbyterian church, Beamsville. These two reverend gen tlemen gave strong and, convincing evidence in favor of the petition and it certainly cannot be said that they had any axe to grind or any interests to serve but the welfare, health and convenience of the general public. ~ I was more than pleased with the conduct of the Rev. A. A. Laing (inasâ€" much as the rest of the deputation from Beamsville was inclined to throw cold water on the prayer of the petition) who stood manfully up for what he thought was right and proper in the interest of the general public. ap oo uie e o te k The Rev. Dr. Ross of GRIMSBY, in his opening remarks, laid the foundaâ€" tion of a very strong case in favor of the petition and his reading of a letter from London, showing that where closets are in use on the cars of the London St. Thomas and Port Stanley Railway, there have been no complaints of any nuisance and that the public and even the railway employees and company are quite satisfied with the arrangement, was an excellent stroke of strategy. se ue oob oo se k The reading of this letter by Mr. Ross gave Mr. Ingram, the Viceâ€"chair man of the Board, an opportunity to back up the evidence given by Mr. Ross, by stating that the railway in question ran through his own city, that he knew all about it and that it is giving perfect satisfaction. Dr. Alexander, Medical Officer of Health, Reeve Randall, Reeve Fleming and Clerk Thos. W. Allen, gave excellent evidence in fayor of the petition and when the Board had listened carefully to these men, T felt that I could rest my case with the satisfaction of knowing that if the prayer of the petition was refused, we had at least fought a,*ggog fig;ht in a just cause. s The evidence produced in opposition to the petition, while strong as far as quantity and even quality was concerned, did not, in reality, touch or bear on the crucial point in the prayer of the petition. In fact most of the witâ€" nesses against the petition admitted that at least to a certain extent, there was need of provisions of the kind for the convenience of the public. The evidence produced against the petition went more to show that the placing of closets on the cars, while they may be necessary to the convenience of the public, would create a nuisance not only on the track but in the cars themselves. This evidence was more of a negative than a positive nature because if there was need of the closets for the benefit of the public then it was up to the company to arrange them and take care of them so as to prevent a nuisâ€" ance either to the public outside of the cars or to the travelling public inside The proceedings brought for to me two big surprises. One surprise was the peculiar stand taken by the deputation from Beamsville. I was greatly surprised at the action of the members of the deputation from _ Beamsville, because I expected that they would give the prayer of the petition hearty supâ€" port, whereas they appeared as wtnesses for the opposition. My second surâ€" prise was the strong and unanimous stand taken in favor of the petition by the members of the Board. The chairman, in his summing up remarks, â€" showâ€" ed clearly that the Board was fully convinced of the necessity of granting the prayer of the petition, and while he admitted that there might be something in the claims of the opposition, he saw that it was necessary to protect the public who travel on the road and to grant them relief from inconveniences that no doubht, many travellers had suffered during the past number af ofthe cars. years. of Advertising rates His remarks were logical and founded on :common sense, and while some those in opposition to the petition may have been disappointed, the arguâ€" FOR HUMANITY‘S SAKE THE INDEPENDENT FOR OUR OWN BOYS‘ WELFARE JAS. e‘s Paper MAIN Published every an application LIVINGSTON, | Y LIVINGSTON SsTREET, GRIMSBY, ONT. Telephone â€" 36 Editor and Proprietor. I, News Editor. Wednesday I went before the Ontario Railway and put on the H. G. & B. cars and that imâ€" the stations at GRIMSBY and Beamsâ€" IMSBY, who were supporting me, it nst me. As I looked around the court came from â€" Saltfieet on the _ west vidence in favor of the Railway Comâ€" art it sank within me and my courage ed by my old time friend, Billy Suth w the deputation from Beamsville said to myself "Surely I have been ber year in advance. in United Established 1885 in his claim) that the ments used in favor of the petition by the chairman, should certainly show them that they had no real groundsrfqr_cc_)mplaint. The world must go on, no matter whose toes are trodden on and matters of this kind that seem obnoxious to certain portions of the community at present will become general throughout the country in the near future and people will wonder how they ever got along without them. "Good morning." It was "paper day" in the office of The Independent. The red eater was busy at his typewriter, rattling off the last few stray items before the forms should close against him. Amid the preoccupation and the hurry and cheeriâ€" est kind of a childish voice called out the salutation. a "Good morning," it came again, in a voice that would cheer the most desâ€" pondent, such was its clear, birdlike note of joy and hope. "Good morning, little girlie," was the response, which seemed to be the only one to give to such a happy greeting. And the scribe went over to see what more could be done for the happy looking little maiden who stood there waiting, as if she knew she were welcome anywhere with her general sunniâ€" ness. Bright, eager, and enquiring, the face of a nineâ€"yearâ€"old lassie looked up, and the first enquiry was: "Have the Canadian soldiers gone to France yet?" J“'Such a mature question from such a wee tot appeared out of place, and the scribe was almost glad to be able to answer: ‘"No, not yet, but they will be going soon, I guess.‘ mm s d ? "Will they?" said the same bright but sweet face, with a growing tint of anxiety which seemed too old for the years. Then she went on: "You see, my uncle is with the Canadian soldiers, and we want him home" "Oh," seemed to be all that could be said to this, and again the tot took up her subject, evidently dear to her: "We like him so much. He is so nice. He is my father‘s brother, but mamma just cries and cries. He is so good to us all, and we don‘t want him to be killed." And amid the sunniness struggled something like unto a great sob. Then she went on: "He was here, and stayed with us a long time, then went away with the soldiers. Don‘t you want to see his picture?""â€"this with a sudden and radiant outburst of warmth and brightness. f ‘"Yes, indeed," for it seemed now a high privilege to see even the picture of a man who could leave such a feeling behind him among such as this. With evident pleasure at the sympathy, she eagerly opened her schoolâ€" bag, and from among her books pulled out an unmounted photograph of _ a fineâ€"looking young man, cleanâ€"faced, open countenance, sturdy frame, lookâ€" ing every inch a man to be adored by his little nephews and nieces. He was in civilian clothes, heavy overcoat, and christie hat, standing on the steps of a comfortable looking home. She handled it lovingly and _ could scarcely keep her eyes off it while displaying ‘it to her new friend. "Isn‘t he pretty?"‘ she innocently demanded, in a tone that seemed to know it would bring an affirmative reply. "Isn‘t the war awful?"‘ she again asked, a shade of solemnity coming over the happy little face, as she seemed to wonder if she would really ever see this dear friend again. § Something to lend hope and courage to this little soul was evidently what was wanted at the moment, and the listener ventured the remark that the war might be very short, and to assure the little one that there was a very large chance that her uncleâ€"friend might &turn to them soon in full strength and health. £ celebration." Words suddenly lost their meaning. All that the demon of war meant in thousands of humble homes seemed to be expressed by the conflict between shadow and sunshine visible on the little face that stood in the light of the plateâ€"glass, the embodiment of purity and hope, looking for something to lean upon when she thought of the one in danger, who to her meant the whole great outlook. An attempt was made to help the little maiden. "It would have been a great deal worse if we had not gone to war," was ventured, to see if she could reach the idea. "Would it?" with intense wonderment, as though that was a strange way to put it. "Yes, for then the Germans would get us all; and we had better be dead. You must learn to ook Up for help, and pray that your uncle may be kept and brought back to you." 3 3 The little face grew very solemn; thsughts seemed to surge through her soul faster than she could handle them, and she put the picture lovingly back in her schoolâ€"bag. Then she broke down, and with a sob in her throat walked quickly out. The interview could not be valued in gold. It revealed for the millionth time what war means to the loved ones who cannot see it. And the prayer may well arise: "How long, O Lord, how long? Feb. 8, 1915.â€"The Municipal Council of the Township of South Grimsby met pursuant to adjournment at Brant‘s Hall, Smithville, on Monday the 8th day of February, 1915, at 1 o‘clock p.m. All the members being present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Moved by Mr. Middaugh, seconded by Mr. Boulter, that the account of A. M. Nelson for $6.75 for shoveling snow on R. Dev. No. 7 be paid. Carried. Moved by Mr. Jubhlke, seconded by Mr. Gracey, that Councillor Middaugh be appointed a committee to inspect a certain tree on the road allowance beâ€" tween lots 11 and 12 in Con. 9 and dispose of the same of deemed necessary. Carried The auditors‘ report was presented by Mr. T. W. Shipman. Moved by Mr. Middaugh, seconded by Mr. Boulter, that the Auditors‘ reâ€" port for the year 1914 be received and adopted. Carried. Moved by M.r Gracey, seconded by Mr. Juhlke, that W. H. Trembly â€" be paid $3.75 for shoveling snow and opening roads on R. Div. 9, and that the account of H. Huether for R. Div. 5 amounting to $11.53, be paid. Carried. Moved by Mr. Juhlke, seconded by Mr. Gracey, that the following _ acâ€" counts be paid: J. M. Martin, postage and stationery, $1.22; F. W. Roberts, subscriptions for Municipal World, $5. Carried. j Moved by Mr. Gracey, seconded by Mr. Middaugh, that Mr. Juhlke be a committee to look after a tree on the townline between N. and S. Grimsby, opposite lot J. in the East Gore. Carried. vrry1\~/1_6\'reâ€"d' -b}"'lv_I;. VGfacey, seconded by Mr. Julke, that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for tenders for 150 coras of stoné to be delivered along the stone road in South Grimsby. Carried. : A $ "““Nf(;vé-dv by Mr. Gra'cey, seconded by Mr. Juhlke, that the reeve be a comâ€" mittee to inspect trees on the road between lots 35 and 36 in Con. 8 and disâ€" pose of same. Carried. Thee t oo s PE o) $ AT & on Farm Drainageâ€"FREE! "O,â€"I hope soâ€"don‘t you? Manin® says then we will have a three months Send the INDEPENDENT to your Friends THE INDEPENDENT, GRIMSBY, SOUTH GRIMSBY GOUNOIL Do you know you can take as much crop off 100 acres properly drained as you can off 200 acres not drained and save half the labor? It‘s a fact. Do you know that proper, inexpensive tile drainage assists pulverizationâ€"lengthens the seasonâ€"prevents surface washingâ€"makes your land lighter to workâ€"prevents drought and increases the quantity and improves the quality of your crops ? Why not have us send you, today, free of charge, a very inâ€" â€"~ teresting booklet on this subject? Much to learnâ€"nothing to : pay. Don‘t neglect anything that will help you grow better, < ‘ bigger crops. Proper drainage means as much as two dollars > in your bank account for every one that goes there now, and & the Goverment lends you money for the Tile if desired. 2. Write us today. Mention this paper. 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