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'"i7jiVtiijreiiirhiiidire. 431 PHONE PHONE 431 'ggiyRgii!giiWRllilRii, BIRDS ROOFS Atit,?J,t Ijiiy,ty,llit Roll Roofing Homes, Garages, barns and sheds may all be protected and decorated with Bird's Art Craft Roll Roofing. It is--- I. A thrift combination of good i . looks and real economy. 2. Spark-proof and water-proof --affords complete protect- ion. ' 3. For new construction or right . over the old.wooden shingles. 4. Handsome-comes in natural red or green slate surfacing. Bird's Art Craft Roll Roofing is made by Bird & Son, Limited (Est. 1795), manufacturers of Neponset and Canadian Twin Shingles, Paroid Roofing, Neponset Black Building Paper and Combination Wall Board. There's a Bird product for every sort of building. I am at your service at all times to assist and advise ADVERTISE IN THE INDEPENDENT. For Barns and Outbuildings " has no equal Write to Head omee, Montreal for Free .Booklet HOME PAINTING MADE EASY _ SOLD BY . DAVID CLOUGHLEY H. B. METCALF E 431 BROWN & BRYDEN Electric Lighting Grimsby . S. PIOTT & SON We are headquarters for Bird's roohngs, building papers and wall board. YOU KNOW STONEY CREEK NI Ema ll lsta arwaimiew,ramtwaimrwimiiiiaimiiiitt1iMmilroto F" F‘ wSENQUR ll them 2RgiigfiguiiigEagiiiliff PHONE 431 PHONE 431 615 431 431 I A party of tourists were looking at Vesuvius in full eruption. "Ain't this just like Hades?" exclaimed an Ameri- can. "Ah, the Americans!" said a Frenchman standing by. "Where have they not been?" 1tgff/Hfitt fili'h'ii5' WELL RECEIVED "Japanese Wedding Doll," a beauti- ful solo, was well rendered by Mrs. W. J. Pyne. Miss Glenna Smith took the dialog part with Mrs. Pyne in a pleasing manner. The singing of the chorus was one of the outstanding features of the evening's exercises and brought well- deserved applause and many favorable comments. The following were the members of the chorus:---" W. J. Pyne, Misses Elsie Brown, Evelyn Freel, Glenna Smith, Nora Davies, Elsie Davies, Nellie Walters, Violet Walters, Gertrude Walters, Dorothy Wharton, Marguerite, Hodge, Evelyn Fletcher, May Pugh, Leone Davis, Gladys Munro and Eva Mercer Messrs. William Hodge, J. o. Moore, A. Jarvis, J. Maddox, T. Hewter, J. P. Bridgman, George Smith, Harold Whe- will, NorrisWhewill, Cameron Dun- kin, Willard Turk and Roy Rhodes. a The fine chorus singing and other successful features of the _ program was largely due to the efforts ot Mrs. W. E. Johnson, the gifted director, and Mrs. Hugh A. Campbell, the ac- complished pianist. _ , Washington, May 8.---The growers of early fruits and vegeables will probably lose money this spring in the opinion of experts of the U. S. De- partment oiAgriculture. In ordinary years the wave of maturity sweeps steadily from south to north, keeping step with the advancing season. The long cool spring of the present year, however, has delayed the development of the southern crops, and they are two or three weeks behind where they usually are at this time of the year. It is reasonable to expect that this cool weather will be followed by a sud- den rise of temperature, and all the crops, both north and south, will come into marketable condition at about the same time, instead of following each other as they usually do. Dublin, May 9.---The Free State minister of finance, Ernest Blythe, has consented to modification of the duty proposed in his budget on can- ned fruit. q needed encouragement in love-making, was well represented by Harold Dawe. Muvon You, the stately policeman, was represented by F. J. Macklin, who inspired a due sense of fear in the hearts of one and all. Carson Eddy took the humorous part of Ah No, a Chinese laundry-man from U. S. A. Harry Cortease, the American lawyer who succeeded in winning 0 Sing a Song's heart, was represented by W. E. Johnson, who took his part with great credit. FRUIT TOPICS OF INTEREST The budget duty was imposed at 3 and 3-5 pence per pound, not on the sugar content, but on the entire tin, which would have meant an increase of 7 pence in the retail price of the two pound tin. The finance minister recognized that this rate was high, and has re- duced it to one penny and one-fifth per pound ,the reduction applying only to canned fruit. It the fruit comes in bottles it will be subject to the full duty. The Herold's song, which introduc- ed the play, was rendered by Harry Bowen. Miss Dorothy Canteli, a voc- alisst of great promise, took the part of o Sing a Song, the Japanese heir- ess, in a most charming manner. Miss Jessie Dale, who represented Kissi- mee, her companion, also acquitted herself with Credit in dialog and song. Tung Waga, the elderly nurse, was splendidly represented by Miss Laura Hamilton. Miss Leone Davis and Miss Gladys Munro took the part of Ameri- can tourists in a modest becoming manner. The male characters were also well presented. Geoffrey John- son gave an ideal representation of Fateddo, the illiterate and pompous mayor of Kybosho, who endeavored to win Sing a Song in marriage. Knog- udi, his secretary, the fatalist, who The Moonlight Serenadisrs, of Grimsby, kindly furnished , instru- mental selections which were heartily encored and greatly appreciated. Irish Free State Revise Duties on Canned Fruit-U. S. Crops Three Weeks Late This does not mean that the price will be reduced to the consumer, it is explained. It means only that the producers who are farthest from the markets will allow their crops to go ungathered, preferring to stand the loss ot the season's work rather than incur the additional expense of ship- ping to an over-stocked market where they will be compelled to sell for less than the cost of production. The Japanese Operetta, "Yokohama Maid," was presented under the auspices of the Young People's League of Fifty Methodist Church in the Insti- tute Hall, Winona, on Friday evening. The brilliantly lighted stage, the floral decorations, Chinese lanterns and ap- propriate scenery formed a charming setting for the principals and mem- bers of the chorus, all dressed in Japanese"kimo1ias, made an impres- sion which will be long remembered by the great audience which enjoyed the Operetta. Extra seating accom- modation which had been provided proved to be inadequate and a large number were compelled to stand dur- ing the entire program. Winona Hall Packed With an Appre- ciative Audience-Oper-eta From "Land of Nippon", a Tuneful, w' Colorful Production. Modify Canned Fruit Duty nited States Crop Late be Free State beauti- r Mrs. J1 took a in a 6 Lot Five, Broken Front and First Concession, formerly known as James Bennett farm; 54 acres, with small house, good barn and out- houses; partly planted in peaches and about six acres. fall wheat. Immediate possession can be given. . , The above properties will be sold in separate parcels ‘anc‘lgisubject to the mortgage etynambranc'ifis now against the properties, to retiitvep bids and existing tenanties., 1- further par- ticulars and condition%c.f sale, apply, MESSRS. BRANDQ r & SMITH, AUCTION SALE IIILCBLIIICB “L Lilla l-Ill'V -- '7'}.- Take a pleasant spoonful “JD"- Thach- er's Liver and Blood syrumafter the next two meals. In Ie?? 'l', in 14 hours notice quick difference mi _.__'"you feel. Contains pure vegetable Jr? 'it ients ap- proved by Physicians. trptt nature FOR SALE, to close an estate, by Frederick Gladwell, auctioneer, at Burrows' Auction Rooms, 11 Rebecca Street, Hamilton, on Saturday, the 17th day of, May, 1924, at 12.30 o'cloi:k. l. 20 Niagara street, Hamilton-Six- roomed two-storey frame house; vacant. 2. 385 Beach road, Hamilton-Two- storey frame, store and dwelling, under lease for three years from October, 1923, at $25 a month. 3. 83 Wallace avenue, Hamilton--- Five-roomed frame cottage, With cement cellar; rented from mouth to month at $16 per month. 4. 392 Avondale avenue north, Ham- ilton---Five-roomed frame cottage, Make this test.' Enp.fyftttlry from Indigestion, Pimples, Paws it!) Back and Sides, Constipation, Aisatiafttftrtrnd tired, run-down condition, due to9ustf-PoisoiiL' ing because of sluggish 1lyttc;itnd clogged intestines at this time lf, 8iiittt.:, -. _ NOTICE DIFFERENCE T IN WAY YOU FEEL IN 14 HOURS OR LESS! Bililgllllllglllllllllllllllhllllllllllll Effective Sunday, May portant change in train S be made. For full partie any Canadian Pacific age Culp, Grimsby, Ont. CI NI BIA)? PACIFIC Hamilton, May 7, 1924 GRIMSBY Two houses on Adelaide St. one nine roomed and every convenience. Two cellars, fur, nace, and three-piece bath floored attic and garage. Nc encumbrance. The other has six rooms, woodshed, light anc water. Also a quantity of good furniture; and other household utensils. If not sold by July lst will rent. Is next door to each customer with cement cellar; rented from month to month trt $17 per Tpnth, x 75 ft., connected to street by V foot passageway.. FARM in Township of Clinton County of Lincoln, being part O". FOR SALE VACANT LOT at 'ear-of 390 and 392 Avondale avenue north, 64 ft. x 75 ft., connected to street by 9- A clever manufacturer m a small town found he often lost r epeat orders from distant: cus- tomers because he? had no one on the ground to get them. So he supplied each of these goods cus- tomers with a card reading:---- _ i The H. W. Marks do. of Deepdale is authorized to . telephone orders to The Blank Mfg. Co., Spring- ville, and deduct the cost of the message from our next invoice. Call Spring- ville 156. Our telephone service is organized to give you as good service as if we were next door to your office. (Signed) John L. Black. He says it works fine. Tryit. Every Bell Telephone. is a Long Distance Station. JOHN ATKINSON 50 Sun Life Building Solicitd'rs fhr Vend lllll ii, irsy I) , 1mm 3d ana every wo cellars, fur- e-piece bath; garage. No The other has ONTARIO 01 m Hm: CHURCH ROW IS “33}? STILL GOING o 0 rs n (r Hamilton, May 7.--Another echo of ;the trouble in the Presbyterian con- ", gregations of St. Ann's, and WeHand- E port, was heard by Hamilton Presby- l, tery yesterday at its bi-monthly meet- :ing at St. Paul's Church. Rev. A. E. i Hannahson, the minister, who recent- l ly brought an action charging slander 5 against a member of the congregation, I which was withdrawn at the Assize workmen were in the car factories, otherwise there might have been a heavy loss of life, but as it is, no lives were lost and few were serious- ly injured. 5 to 8 feet and several men, who were operating drag nets near the Two Mile Creek (one being a lad named Wm. Keith) lost their. lives. The water subsided almost as quickly as it rose. Great damage was done by the storm and tidal wave all round the lake; also over at Fort Niagara. various churches except St. Andrew's, the congregation of the latter meeting for prayer in the Town Hall." The old paper makes mention several times of the tornado and of the damage done by it all over the country and of the terror it brought to the people every- where. In response_to the teacher's ques- tion "Which is the national flower Of England?" the class responded in unison, "Roses, miss." "Good. Now which is Spain's national flower?" There was a long pause; then one small boy volunteered the answer, "Bulrushes, miss!" Other shops were blown down in the shipyard nearby, the engine house of the Erie and Ontario Railway was badly damaged and a large photo- graphic salon was turned over several times and completely wrecked; St. Andrew's Church had a part of the roof and gallery inside blown away and in other parts of the town build- ings and fences and trees were blown down and in some cases swept away. The loss to the firm of Brawerd and Pearson is estimated at £10,000, to St. Andrew's Church S300 and to Graves and Prudd £250. It was providential that the day was set apart as a Fast Day, so that no workmen were in the car factories, over at Fort Niagara. It is remarkable that the storm seemed to leap from the car factory to the photo gallery, and then to St. Andrew's, the places intervening being little damaged. The “Fast Day" men- tioned was in view of the Crimean War and the nation was asked to meet for prayer and intercession, to God that British arms might be victorious. All places of business were closed and divine services were held in the During the hurricane the water. in the lake and river suddenly rose from "tfrriiGaerrs/is grim and recommend- ed by Leslie J. Farrell, in Grimsby, and :w leading Druggists in every city and own. cleanse and tone your' liver-strengthen your digestive organs-soothe the tired and over-taxed nerves, brace up your system and purify your blood. It has helped thousands feel return of strength, vigor and energy again. You, too, must be satisfied, or no cost: . . Two Lives Lost and Much Property Destroyed by Big Wind and Tidal Wave in 186S--Freakish Antics. The account, which may be inter- esting to]some, says that the storm be- gan shortly before 7 o'eloek in the morning when the whole'sky assumed re ‘, L" ,’ . , iT. ery 33%;, 338882323 123 clegr white. The storm came from the northeast, leaping in its course, last- ed a few minutes only and was at its height not more than a-minute yet did a tremendous amount of damage. Lightning and wind struck the Nia- gara Car Works and in an instant levelled two large finishing shops, each 175 feet by 50 feet, and twol stories high, while a large new framei building, 200 feet by 70 feet, became al mass of wreckage. I TORNADO HITS NIAGARA TOWN An old copy of the Niagara Mail dated April 25th, 1855, contains an ac- count ot a tornado that raged on the 18 and did a great deal of damage in Niagara-on-the-Lake and vicinity. After hearing the matter discussed at considerable length, Presbytery ap- pointed a committee to go to St. Ann's Church and investigate the matter thoroughly. was asked to return and take charge. but stated that he would not do so. This statement was greeted with cheers by some of Mr. Hannahson's supporters in. his congregation who appeared with him today. Rev. J. W. West of Dunnville, who has been supplying there for a time. also appeared in court and stated that Rev. Mr. Hannahson had not done justice to the congregation there. He Mr. Hannahson stated that he had been in ill health and that the congre- gation was $365 in arrears with his stipend, as a result of which he was short of cash. He stated that some members desired to get rid of him. He defended himself against certain statements that had been made, and said he felt he should do this to clear his reputation. - Court here, asked the Presbytery for financial support and personal con- sideration, and he was invited to ap- pear before the court. - ._ ne s, E. Hapnahson, of St. Arms ears Before Presbytery to Ask r Support and Consideration --,Investigation Ordered ON Kindly send further particulars about "Lakeview Gar- dens" and how I can buy a home or building lot on your easy payment plan. 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