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Grimsby in this year of 1901 had one bank, the Bank of Hamilton and the late R. J. Hewat, was agent. He lived at the corner of Maple Avenue and Main street east, where Dr. Gesâ€" ner now resides; the Trader‘s Bank was also an advertiser, for the Hamilâ€" ton branch, before one was established at Winona and later taken over by the Royal Bank, and the late Stuart Strathy was manager. In those days you could get Gripâ€"Quinine Tablets in all drug stores for 25 cents a box. The Independent had a telephone and the number was 36; W. L. Haist was enâ€" couraging the home owner to have a couple of rooms decorated as a Christâ€" mas present to his better half; M. G. Wardell was building tombstones at Beamsville; Klein & Binkley, of Hamâ€" ilton had diamonds for sale and Fred Hamilton of the same city was offerâ€" ing horse blankets to the public at reduced prices. Red Rose Tea was still "good tea‘"; Edward Irvine was secretary of The South Grimsby Cheese and Butter Manufacturing Co. Ltd. and through the columns of The Independent was calling the annual meeting of the company to be held in Smithville, in the Agricultural Hall, on Tuesday, . November 26th, at one o‘clock. Suffice for the front page. We find on the front page of this issue a two column report of the minâ€" utes of Caistor Council, November 9th meeting. The council at that time wes composed ofâ€"Reeve John M. Lymburâ€" ner, councillors Asher, Lymburner, Naergarth and Young (I presume John.) There was considerable busiâ€" ness of a routine nature dealt with. ‘The main item apparently was the payment of $4. to the late John Dunn, as Sanitarfy Inspector of the township. John was a Caistor character and was known the width anc vreadth of The late Mr. Phillips was not only a clever editorial man but he was a high class mechanical man, having learned his trade in the old Independâ€" ent office and worked at it in differâ€" ent high grade offices throughout the province. In our next article we will give further details on this valedictory (Continued from Page 1.) these are times when one finds it neâ€" cessary to make a change and this apâ€" pears to be one of them, Ill health is one of the chief reasons, and since reâ€" signing the writer has been offered and has accepted a more congenial job on the staff of Grimsby‘s new weekâ€" ly, The Sun. To all those who have extended me their patronage in the past I return my heartiest thanks. W. E. Phillips. On page two we find that the perâ€" WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1933 AWAY BACK WHEN â€" Good going Thursday, December 21, to Monday, January 1, inclusive; good to return leaving destination not later than midnight, Monday, January 8. CHRISTMAS WEEKâ€"END: On sale from 5 a.m. December 23 up to and including December 25. Return limit to reach starting point not later than midnight Tuesday, December 26. NEW YEAR‘S WEEKâ€"END: On sale from 5 a.m. December 30 up to and including January 1. Return limit to reach original starting point not later than midnight Tuesday, January 2. REDUCEED FARES Fare and a Quarter for the Round Trip CANADIAN NATIONAL T H E E O YA E:: cB_â€"A NK Tickets and complete information from any agent. CHRISTMAS anad NEW YEAR‘E Between all Points in Canada and to Certain Destinations in the United States. GRIMSBY BRANCH A Savings Account at The Royal Bank is a Christmas gift that is always appreciated. You can open an Account in anyone‘s nameâ€"â€"a child, a friend, an employeeâ€" and present it in a pass book with special Christmas cover. Arrange this now at any office of The Royal Bank, for any amount. A GIFT FOR ANYONE Single Fare for Round Trip to day; Grimsby Methodist Church was still doing business but the anâ€" nouncement fails to tell who was doâ€" ing the orating from the pulpit. (To be continued) If there was anything in the grocery line that was needed in those dayé "Pete" Gamble could supply it. He was advertising to suppiy the public with anything from a "can of sardines to a barrel of sugar‘"‘. His store at this time was located where C. P. Brown now is and was later taken over by E .S. Johnson; A. F. Hawke was runâ€" ning The Central Store (having purâ€" chased it in the summer of 1897 from the late E. J. Palmer) and you could buy enough flannelette from him for forty cents to make five night dresses for "ma"; Hong Lee the Chinese launâ€" dryman had just sold out his washeeâ€" washee business to another guy by the same name and it is the same name personal items and small want advs. It remained thus for many years unâ€" sonal column was a combination of C. D. WELLS, Manager "‘The great volume of business availâ€" able in pears is evident in the fact that in 1931 the large total of 1420 carâ€" loads was shipped from the United States to Great Britain and in 1982 this was increased to 1920 carloads. On the other hand Canada in 1931 shipped but 32 carloads and in 1932 increased this to 110. If this market will absorb 2,000 carloads and Canada at present ships but 100 carloads it will readily be seen that Great Britain is a great potential market. Most of the other fruits, however, are supplied the ‘British market as canned goods. It provides a splendid market for late plums, the large ones that are good shippers. "With a preference of $1.25 per barâ€" rel there is also a tremendous market for apples in Britain ,this duty being a big handicap to U. S. growers, the Canadian growers benefitting to that extent. ‘"In our nursery attention was at first devoted exclusively to the growâ€" ing of fruit trees such as apple, pear, plum, cherry and peach as well as grape vines. Of late years ornamental trees and shrubs have been extensively grown and this branch of the business has rapidly expanded, shipments being made to as far west as Victoria and to Newfoundland in the east. Our bigâ€" gest market is in Ontario. "‘The Niagara Peninsula will always be a great source of domestic fruits for the Dominion of Canada such as peaches, pears, plums, and grapes, it being the largest producer of these fruits outside of British Columbia. I think it has a greater future than ever before because of the preference now being accorded our fruits in the Briâ€" tish market, both in their fresh state where they can be shipped successâ€" fully and canned. Especially is this the case in connection with Bartlett pears and there is no reason why we shouldn‘t grow Bartlett pears extensâ€" ively. Great quantities are now being shipped from California to the overâ€" seas market. Try the Classified Column of The Independent. You will get results. JUNIORS MET The Lincoln County Junior Farmâ€" ers‘ Association, of which Donald Jory of Beamsville is president and Will Cairn, R. R. 2, St. Catharines, secreâ€" tary, held a meeting on Tuesday evenâ€" ing at the agricultural office, St. Catharines. The members of the county girls‘ associations met with them and a discussion took place and plans completed for a county rally of junior farmers and women in January. Details of the interâ€"branch dramatic competition were also cleared up and a proposed new letterhead crest conâ€" sidered. greenhouses is chiefly roses. Rose bushes is one of the principal products of our nursery. Every page of this issue contains Christmas Gift Suggestions. Be sure to read the announcements of the Merchants who are offering extra vaâ€" lues at this time. SENATOR E. D. SMITH, WINONA, OBSERVES HIS 8s0TH BIRTHDAY The funeral service of Mrs. C. Wouâ€" ters of Deer Park Farm, Grimsby, was held from her late home on Friday, December 8th, at 2.30 o‘clock, interâ€" ment being made in Queen‘s Lawn cemetery, Grimsby. The following were pallbearers: Messrs. Watrous, Harry Hewitt, Major Baker, F. S. Williams, Leslie Nelles and Harry Griffith. 4 There is to be a card party and dance in the Grassie hall on Thursâ€" day evening, December 14th. The Rev. W. O. Rathke preached in the school last Sunday evening and will be with us again in four weeks‘ time. The Grimsby Centre Dramatic club held a euchre party at H. Secor‘s on Friday evening last. Eleven tables were played and the funds went toâ€" ward a piano which has been installed in the school house. A box social is to be held at Peter Zoellner‘s home on Friday evening, December 15th at 8 p.m. Come and bring a friend. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Secor and famâ€" ily spent Sunday in Hamilton. A discussion on Christmas gifts and a demonstration of the same was made by one of the members. A number of magazines and other literature was distributed to the memâ€" Catharines Gardner, 0 Tea and a literature bers. A shower of fruit was received for the Sanatarium and clothing for Norâ€" thern Ontario was also received. The Christmas meeting of Grimsby W. I. was held at the home of Mrs. H. Weeks on Tuesday afternoon. FUNERAL OF MRS. WOUTERS Peninsula Has Great Future Extensive Nursery Business GRIMSBY CENTRE (Continued from Page 1) and Mrs was served social half Big Overseas Market WOMEN‘S INSTITUTE Large Preference Urs. Fred De visited their . Saturday af 1 by hour the committee enjoyed. r aunt at 25 Long z, of Mrs Oak St St Mr. Smith in earlier years was acâ€" tive in the political field and prior to becoming a member of the Senate in 1913, represented the electoral disâ€" trict of Wentworth for eight years from 1900 to,1908. This constituency formerly included Grimsby and Caisâ€" tor township and Mr. Smith was the member for this constituency from 1900 to 1904. The following year Grimsby and Caistor were added to the Lincoln Electoral District and the Wentworth Electoral district was made to correspond with Wentworth Municipal County, the Wentworth county boundaries being restored. he was opposed by Mr. OSCar) the well known member at that time Sealey of Hamilton who was the Libâ€"| for Dundas, the late James Livingston eral candidate. In the election Of| editor of The Independent and E. H. 1904 which was a closely contested| Lancaster, member for Lincoln. This one, the returning officer declared| election was won by Mr. Smith by a Mr. Sealey elected by & majority Oof | majority of seventeen votes which inâ€" about 25 votes. A recount was deâ€"| dicates the closeness of the contest. manded and in the recount one polling . subdivision in Beverly was thrown Appointed Senator out. This left Mr. Smith elected by al A few years later in 1913 after arâ€" majority of eight votes. Mr. Sealy,‘riving at his office one morning Mr. however, entered a protest on _ thfa Smith found an unexpected invitation ground that the judge WAs not justiâ€" forwarded in the form of a telegram In both election contests in which he was the Conservative__ca.ndjdate THE INDEPENDENT, GRIMSBY, ONTARIO Elected To Dominion House OUR OWN â€" SUNNYFIELD â€" _ FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES . FLORIDA ORANGES | JAMAICA GRAPEFRUIT | TEXAS SPINACH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY SMOKED Approximately 5 tb. bags. Sweet and Juicy ... it RAISIN LOAF SAUSAGE CATSUP * 15¢ These prices good Thursday, Friday and Saturday , SHORTENING 2 = 19%¢ GRIMSBY CERTAINLY PROVED THAT IT HAS THE NEIGHBORLY SPIRIT. SO MANY OF YOU CAME TO WELCOME US ON OPENING DAY AND SAID SO MANY KIND THINGS ABOUT OUR STORE THAT WE FELT VERY HAPPY. LIKE MOST NEWCOMERS TO A COMMUNITY WE wWANT TO BE LIKED . ... AND WE‘RE GOING TO PUT OURSELVES OQOUT TO GIVE YOU THE BEST / ; ESTABLISHED 1859 Tt 7 Lb. Bag THE GREAT MaD odur _ NE POWOER SUNNYFIELD PASTRY BREAKFAST HADDIE FILLETS SLICED CAMPBELL‘S CROSSE AND BLACKWELL‘S FRY OR BAKE â€"JEWEL BRAND 19¢ ’ M - f A & BAG In the new election arising out of the protest it was understood between the two parties that no public meetâ€" ings were to be held but suddenly Mr. Sealey announced a series of meetings covering the entire county. Mr. Smith then also arranged for meetings at which he had the assistance on one or two occasions of Mr. Andrew Broder, the well known member at that time for Dundas, the late James Livingston editor of The Independent and E. H. Lancaster, member for Lincoln. This election was won by Mr. Smith by a majority of seventeen votes which inâ€" dicates the closeness of the contest. fied in his action. The case was apâ€" pealed to the Court of Appeal which upheld the returning officer and Mr. Sealy then took the _case to the Supreme Court when the judges of that court declared for a new election which Mr. Smith had been requesting all along. In 1905 another election was held when Mr. Smith was returnâ€" ed, continuing as the member until 1908 when he retired. A REAL SPECIAL â€" STOCK UP AT THESE LOW PRICES BACON GILT EDGE BREAD 3T 12 Oz. WRAPPED LOAF 9 Ts FLOUR 16 07. TIN Empire Produce 8 (§° PURE ; â€" its â€"% PORK Cartn«as gc Born Near Winona Mr. Smith was born eighty years ago on the farm on the mountain near his present home and was a son of Sylvester Smith and Isabella McGee. When he had grown to manhood he took over the farm of his father which consisted of 170 acres which his father acquired in 1850. Mr. Smith siates that his father paid for the farin ou Senator Smith stated that one of the most dramatic incidents which ocâ€" curred during the period in which he has been a member of the Senate was when Canada decided to enter the World War in September, 1914, and back up Great Britain and the Allies. Senator Smith at that time had the honor of seconding the resolution in the Senate, pledging Canada‘s help in that great conflict. Since becoming a member of the Senate Mr. Smith has been one of its leading and most useful members, the Senate having within its membership former cabinet ministers and men prominent in every walk of life. from Sir Robert Borden then Premier of Canada, to become & member of the Senate which he accepted, since which time he has been associated with that body. * MERCHANDISE OBTAINABLE AT ALL TIMES . ... AND KEEP PRICES LOW SO YOU WON‘T HAVE ANY TROUBLE KEEPING WITHIN THE FAMILY BUDGET. WE HOPE YOU‘LL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT WE‘RE YOUR FRIENDS AS WELL AS YOUR SERâ€" VANTS .. AND COME OFTEN TO SHOP AT A. & P. WHERE ECONOMY RULES. 98 Lb. BAG RAISINS _ 11c AOLLED OAK QAER OMTS T SPECIAL ! $2.05 BULK SULTANAS UM:J § us LBR. BULK Fresh EDFEEF To BE unine ds Aodptns beditatile : Aihireitiailrtnk MbA a leader in his profession of civil enâ€" e of| gineer. He had the honor of presentâ€" h oc.| ing to the Ontario Legislature through h he' Sir Adam Beck, the data on which was| Was based the building of the Hydro the ; lines in Ontario. When it was decidâ€" ang | ed to construct these lines the late Mr. llies, | Smith and Mr. McGuigan were awardâ€" the| ed the contract to build them from n in | Ni@gara Falls to London and Toronâ€" Ip in to. The late Mr. Smith ,as chief enâ€" gineer, also helped promote, plan and build the great Winnipeg Electric Plant at Lac Du Bonnet, 50 miles rears | northeast of Winnipeg. near Mr. Smith has four sisters, \ Mrs. n of | Coon, who makes her home with Senâ€" ‘Gee.|ator Smith at Winona, Mrs. Adam d he | Shortt of Ottawa with whom the Senâ€" hich | ator resides when in Otawa, Miss Gerâ€" ther ) trude Smith, Hamilton, and Miss Vioâ€" ‘ates let Smith, â€"a member of the teaching n out staff of the Oshawa High School. of his wheat crop which sold as high as $2.00 per bushel during the time of the Russian War which took nlace in the early fifties. For the one crop he was paid $2.00 per bushel and for the second crop $1.25 per bushel. Brother Built Hydro Lines It is interesting to note that Mr. Smith‘s brother, the late Cecil B. Smith who passed away in 1912, was 24 Lb. GILT EDGE BREAD LB. 12¢ LGE. PKGE. 19¢ 533C 2 (98