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THE OSHAWA DAILY, TIMES, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1927 ~ PROMINENT RESIDENT PASSES Albert Whitney, a brother of the late Sir James Whitney, Premier of Ontario, and one of the oldest resi- dents of Prescott, died here tonight, aged 86. For 21 consecutive years Mr. Whitney was a member of the 'fown Council. i BECOMES TREASURER M. D. Brown has been appointed Treasurer of the Township of Aln- wich by the Municipal Council of 'that place. Mr. Brown succeeds George Dawe, who has held the po- sition for the past 22 years, and who has resigned because he is moving from the municipality. TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fry have been appointed to take charge of the House of Refuge at Peterboro until next meeting of the County Council, Monuments] BR A considerable saving can be made by erecting monuments in the fall, thereby avoiding the long delay in the spring. We have a large and select stock to choose from now. J. T. Lethbridge 63 King St. West -- Phone 746 Saturdays and Tuesdays when a permanent appointment will be made. Mr. Fry has been in charge since the resignation of John Maise was demanded, when he was accused of assaulting one of the in- mates of the home, \ LODGE ROOMS DEDICATED Last evening the Chapter rooms of St. Mark's 'Chapter of Royal Arch Masons at Trenton were dedi- cated by M. Ex. Comp. K. J. Duns- tan, Toronto, Grand Z. Among those who assisted were: M, Ex. Comps. Col. W. N. Ponton, K. C., of Belle- ville, P.G.Z.; R.H. Spencer, Trenton, P.G.Z.; R. Ex. Comps. Henry T. Smith, Toronto, Grand Scribe E.; H, J. Clarke, Belleville, Grand Supt. Prince Edward District; E. J. Wal- ters, Napanee; W, J. Hill, Madoc, P. G. Supts.,, and others, ; DRYS OPPOSE CONSERVATIVES The Liberals of Prince Edward County yesterday requested the tem- perance forces to bring forth a can- didate to oppose the Conservative standard-bearer Horace Colliver, in the coming by-election and pledged suzh a candidate their support. This follows the withdrawal from the election field of A. A. Morden and the refusal of Hon. Nelson Parlia- ment to accept nomination. AGED BROTHER FINED Following an alleged altercation between two brothers, both in their seventies, and which resulted in a tragedy, Samuel Liggett, aged 74, of Garden Hill, faced a charge of as: sault causing bodily harm in court at Port Hope yesterday and was fin- ed $10 and costs. Hugh Liggett, aged 76, met death on Sept. 13 from injuries recelved a week be- fore after an argument in a harvest field caused by the disposition of an oat crop grown on shares by the deceased farmer and his brother Samuel. Evidence was given which claimed Samuel Liggett objected to garnering arrangements made bv Hugh. The latter brandished a pitchfork in a menacing manner, causing Sam to grapple with his brother. Hugh fell under the hoofs of a team of horses, which bolted, and the front wheel passed over the aged farmer's chest, causing, injur- jes which resulted in his death. The accused was represented by D. H. Chisholm, K. C., of Port Hope, while Crown Attorney W. F. Kerr, 'K. C., of Cobourg, conducted the prosecution. ALMONDS Almonds, Oct. 25--Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Stafford of Pontiac, Mich., who have been visiting tue former's brother for the past month, return- ed home this week. Miss Kathryn Thompson of Whit- by spent the week-end with Miss Vi- olet Hall. Oshawa were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lee. Miss Edith Kempthonne left on Wednesday for Florida, where she intends to spend the winter, Miss Lillian Rowe spent several days last week with her sister, Miss Mabel Rowe of Toronto. . Mrs. T. Bentley has returned home after a week's visit with Mrs. Hawson, of Whitby. Mrs. Coakwell has returned from the west where she spent the sum- mer with her son and is now with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Madda- ford. Mrs. Derby of Kedron is visiting with Mrs. W. Hall. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stafford of Elora spent several days recently with Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Stafford. Mr. and Mrs. E. Philip and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon of Prince Albert attended Almonds Anniversary Ser- vices on Sunday, and called on old friends in this vicinity. Mr. Hill of Toronto was a week- end visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Doane. Mr. and Mrs. George Shepherd of T.indsay spent the week-end with Mrs. J.J, Fothergill. Mr. and Mrs. Gould of Toronto spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. Hal, Miss Betty Gulliver, Miss Elliott, of Wycliffe Colleze, Toronto, spent the week-end with the formers pa- rents Mr. and Mrs. H. Gulliver. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bentley and children of Audley were Sunday vis- ftors with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bent- ley. Rev, F. H. and Mrs. Howard of Millbrook were guests of Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Henson Richards of | Mrs. A. W. -end. Mrs. S. Bath, Mr. Lorne Bath, of 3 s spent Sunday with + fo: ~ar's Aqu-~hter, Mrs. George Lee. A Mr, and Mrs.. J. B. Reynolds, Pre lent of Gualoh College, visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. T. CU. Mabnrne, Almonds Anniversary Services were largely attended on Sunday, and Rev. F. H. Howard of Millbrook gave two very interesting services. The choir rendered several very pleasing numbers, assisted In the Richardson over the FUEL COAL Stove, $16.00 per ton Nut, $15.50 per ton COKE $13.00 per ton WOOD Soft Slabs, load, $3.25 Mixed Slabs, load, $3.50 Hard Slabs, load, $3.75 Bodywood, Y;cord, $4.25 "Buy Reliable Fuel from a Reliable Firm" Waterous-Meek Ltd. Yards, Cedardale--Phone 1288 Uptown Office, 8 King St. West Phone 660 . On-The-Lake, this week, attending the @ S: Ey 4 / Vi ™ [1° "2 WN & aA UES PIECE of NO-MAR furniture will make a delightfui Christ- mas gift--the kind that will be used year in and year out, always recalling the giver and the happy occasion of the gift. The recipient will be proud to own No-Mar furniture--proud of its striking, graceful lines and beauty-- pioud of its dependability and especially proud of its lustrous, velvety finish that is impervious to heat, acids, hot water, ink, perfume, inedicine or any other liquid. Among the host of smart new No-Mar creations you will find many suggestions for Christmas gifts--tea wagons, tables of all kinds, desks, telephone cabinets, console tables with mirrors and many others. Why not make it a point to call in our store the next time you are passing and see these wonderful pieces while the assortment is complete ? All NoMa Furnitur, is identified "y Ube trade mark Luke Furniture Co. 63 King St. E. £ Phone 79 A. i il Li} morning by Dr. Fallise of Pickor- ing, who's solo was greatly enjoy- ed by all, and Mrs. French of Whit- by sang beautifully in the evening. Thus bringing tc a close a very profitable day. Remember the rummage sale in the council chamber, by the Ladies of Almonds church on Nov. 8, and , on Nov. § a sale of home made cook- ing and produce. "Give us a call". Tad'es' Aid met at the home o Mrs. Stafford on Wednesday. A good crowd was present, and was kept busy quilting, after which all en- Joyed a social hour together. i Home and School Club will meet tonight at 8.30 o'clock in the school. PICKERING Pickering, Oct. 2a--Mr. ane Mrs. Geo. Every and son Frank, of Whitby, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Ww J. Miver, r. 5. W. Knipe of Toronto, spent Sunday with Pickering friends. Mrs. Wm. Peak and Miss Reta, of Toronto, were in the village on Sun- day, attending the anniversary services held at St. Andrew's Church. Mr. John Murkar was at Niagara- funeral of his brother. Mrs. Bennett and daughters, Mrs. McNaught and Mrs. Allward of Tor- onto called on Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Clark on Wednesday. The Misses Bunting are spending a few weeks with friends in Toronto, Mrs. H. R. Monney has for the past few years been confined to. her bed through illness. Miss Laura Andrew of Toronto spent Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Andrew. The many friends of Mr. W. R. Sproule were pleased to hear of the |! honour conferred upon him at the convention of the A.Y.P.A. at Peter- boro last week when he was presented with a gold watch upon his retirement from the presiding of the organization. Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Smith of Toronto, visited with Mrs. L. Banks |f last week. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Kruse and sons of Mariposa visited with R. H. and Mrs. Cronk last week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Baker and fam- ily of Toronto are spending a few days with relatives in the village. Anniversary services were a feature |: at St. Andrew's United Church on Sunday. The morning service was ¢on- ducted by Rev. Stewart Woods, D. D., of Markham, who gave a very instruc- | tive and helpful discourse. In the evening Pro. Richards Davidson of | Victoria-Knox College preached and S. Ferguson and Mr. W . R. Sproule | of St. George's. At both services Mr. Gordon Brown, baritone soloist of Chalmers Church, Toronto, assisted | the choir and rendered very pleasing | selections. In the evening both St. | Paul's and St. George's churches can- | celled their services to join with the! sister church. The auditorium was] beautifully decorated with autumn | | flowers and foliage, which gace a har- | vest festival aid to the services. Fol- | lowing the Sunday services the annual | fowl supper was held on Tuedsay | evening at which the attendance was | the largest on record. Chicken pie disappeared with surprising rap.dity not to mention the other good things with which the tables were spread, after the tea, which was served in the basement, a splendid program was given in the auditorium of the Church | by the Danforth Ave. United Church | orchestra under the leadership of Mr. | Honsberger, assisted by Miss Martin | elocutionist, and Mr. Chas. Rowcrth, | tenor soloist. The artists are assured | of a hearty welcome, should they again | appear in the village. HARMONY Mr. and Mrs. K. Fletcher and fam- ily spent the week-end in Toronto visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J. McCar- roll, also Mr. and Mrs: H. P. Camp bell. Mr. and Mrs. N. Lyons visited with relatives at North Oshawa on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hinton and fam- ily, of Toronto, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Hinton. Mrs. Geo. Thompson, of Lindsay, | visited with Mr. and Mrs. H. Willson { on Monday. Miss Florence Baker spent Tuesday in Toronto. | Mr. and Mrs. H. Willson and fam- lily and Mrs. J. L. McGill motored to Brougham, Markham and Unionville and visited with relatives. Miss Mae Winters spent the week- end at Whitby with friends. Miss Etta and Mr. Garland Carson Miss Paul and Mr. Jones, of Toronto, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, J. Bates. : Mr. and Mrs. Stainton and family, of Toronto, visited with Mrs. Stain- ton's mother, Mrs. Wm, Michael on Monday al Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morris visited with Mrs. H. Michael at Whitby on Tuesday and attended the chicken pie supper . at Pickering. Master Edward Saunders attended a birthday party on Wednesday after- noon for his cousins, Misses Nellie and Minnie Saunders, held at Mrs. H. Foote's on Clarke street, There were about twenty-five children present and all enjoyed a real good time. 0 Mr. Wm. Sheely, of Toronto, visited wih his sister, Mrs. A. Taylor, on Sunday. Glad to see Mr. N. Sanders able to be out again after his recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. E. Hopps, of Eben- ezer, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Nichols on Sunday. Mr. Irwin Sheely spent Sunday at Uxbridge with her sister, Mrs. Buster. Mr. and Mrs. F. Branton motored to Newcastle on Sunday and visited with Mrs. Branton's mother, Mrs Middleton. Mr. and Mrs. K. Hern attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Byers, held at their son's Mr. Percy Byers, at Squire's Corners on Monday, Mrs. Gordon Greentree, Mrs. Leach, Mrs. Miracle and Mr. D. Vallieurs spent Wednesday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. W. Peterson and fam- ily spent Sunday at Sunderland with Mr. and Mrs. B. Shires. Mr. aid Mrs. W. Wilson and mov- ed 'into Mr. Chas. Mackie's house. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Haynes and Millinery A wide selection of the season's latest felts and velvets, trimmed with the very best of metallic trim- mings, SPECIALS IN LADIES' COATS DRESSES MILLINERY THIS WEEK-END Dresses 250 Dresses must be sold at reduced prices, ranging from $4.95 to $25 Coats A wide range of styles, etc. Wonderful values at $14 to $75 Two Fur Coats, "Electric Seal"--A real opportunity. Regular $95.00. $69.00 IDEA SHOPPE 15 KING ST.E. was assisted by the minister Rev. J. 35 to 42. Friday and Saturday An Astounding BARGAIN MEN'S UITS Friday and Saturday Only 33 Plain Blue Suits and 15 Plain Grey Suits, single and double breasted. Sizes family spent Saturday in T Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Weese motor- ed to Napanee and spent the week| end with Mr. Weesc's. sister, Mrs. S, E. Wintci.