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PAGE EIGHTEEN 80 YEARS OLD; STILL WORKING THOUGH BLIND Knits and Dresses Herself USES HER FRANCHISE fg "Has Lived in Peterboro For | mis 56 Years, Coming From Wiltshire, England Peterboro, Feb, 22--One of the old residents of the city who is approach- ing the centry mark is Mrs, John Adlam, of 516 Sherbrooke street, who celebrated Monday the eighty-fifth of her birth. Mrs, Adlam is a typical product of a passing gen- eration, She is a very sweet old lady whose grey hair, plain black dress and white apron reminds one of the pictures of grandmothers as they used to be, And she is blind. For the past sixteen years, she has not seen the outer world, But that isn't a handicap to the cheerful old lady, whose husband, John Adlam, was one of the best known of the city's workers, during the forty-eight years of life which he spent in tak- ing care of Peterborough's streets, Mrs. Adlam "is bright and happy with a contented mind. "I can hear for hundreds and hundreds of miles away," she announces, joyfully, "And a weck ago, I listened to people talk- ing in London, England." The radio has brought much joy into the life of this old lady, who puts her ear- pieces to her head and sits content- edly rocking on her verandah, blind to the sunlight and the passing crowds, but listening cheerfully to the sermons that float in from far away. Mrs. Adlam was bornin Wiltshire, in England, and was married there to John Adlam, then a shepherd, They grew up together and went to school together., He was the only beau she ever had, "a'nd I was his only girl," says the old lady, with a prideful harking back to the Christmas day in England on which she was mar- ried, "when the bells rung out and the grass was as green as green." She came to Canada with her hus- band and two children, and has lived in Peterborough ever since, for the past fifty-six years. 'Four children were born here, but three died, Three are left--a son, Seth, on Bolivar street, the son with whom she lives, Walter, and a daughter, Mrs, Fred Drake, Bolivar street, Times were very different then, There were no telephones or radios or electric lights, For two years after they came to Canada, they used candles for illumination, There were wooden sidewalks and a few small stores, one train a day coming in and the old "Missing Link" running to Lindsay, Mrs, Adlam poined the old wooden Methodist church on George anniversa land later was a constant attendant at Charlotte Street Church. Sixteen years ago, she suddenly went blind, while in church, but continued to keep howsg and da all her awn cook- in gand sewing and cleaning, un- til the time of her husband's death. four years Even now, dresses herself, does her own hair, and makes her own bed. Since she went blind, she has made forty pairs of slippers, some of which went to relatives in England and Australia, using a fine mercerized cotton thread. She can patch and sew, th her own needle, and prepare and other food for the meal S never complains about her infirmify, and Fo cafatantly cheerful pd con- tent. ten goes out for wolks and sometimes to church, and never ses a chance to vote, ng three flights of stairs at the last elec- tion day rather than miss using the franchise, which must have been an unheard-of and outlandish thing, as far as women were concerned, when this alert old lady was a girl in England. STANDARD BANK GROWTH LARGEST IN HISTORY vegetables e The largest growth in the his- tory of the Standard Bank of Can- ada is revealed in their annual statement, just published. Depos- its are up $10,000,000 and now stand at $82,129,237.83. Profits for the year were $917,658.39, an increase of almost $100,000.00 over the previous year. Dividends at the rate of 12 per cent have been paid, $100,000.00 has been wnit- ten off Bank Premises account, and a balance of undivided profits, amounting to $418,353.16 remains in Profit and Loss account. Liquid assets amount to $48.- 639,671, an increase of approxi- mately $5,000,000, or over 55 per cent of the llabilities to the pub- lie, while commercial loans show an increase of over $5,000,000, and now stand at $46,101,159.94, Non Current Loans show a de- crease of $120,000, and stand at $361,004.42, which is considerably less than 3 of 1 'per cent of the total assets. The following figures relating to the growth of the bank during past vears should prove interesting, They refer to the Total Asests in each of the years mentioned: Year Total Assets 1875 - -=$ 1,419,632.00 1885 oh pois 3,948,256.00 1895 .. 7,704,525.00 1906 16,652,801,00 1915 48,682,240.00 1925 83,520,820.00 1926 86,669,055.00 00,439,637.00 se 101,404,5602.00 These figures and the statement submitted for the year just enaed, should prove very satisfactory read- ing for the shareholders and friends of the Institution, They indicate that notwithstanding the strenuous competition that exists in the Canadian banking field, the Standard Bank has been again able to attract to itself its full share of new business during the year and to again increase the propor- tion of the banking busjness of Canada handled by it, ' THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1928 Special for $ Day at Gates en ray Ro $1 Breakfast Bacon, 6 to whole 1. To. 2OC Saverkra Su : b * Sweet Pickled Roll, bb. ...... Half or whole. Home Made Headcheese, 1b. Dry Salt Pork Per bb, ....... 23¢c 15¢ Driving 15¢ 25¢ Sr Te .25¢ Fresh Shoulders Pork, 6 to 8 lbs. 17¢ Choice White Cooking Bans... 10c Pa bh ...... $1 Back Bacon for Sliced 40c¢ Ib, Sweet Pickled Picnic Hams, 5-7 lbs. 1 8c Cooked Ham 3 lbs, Peameal 2 lbs, for ...... $1 Per bb, ...... Side Pork, 25 c 4 b Boneless, Ib ...! THE HOME OF THE PEAMEAL BACON .S. A. GATES 22 SIMCOE STREET NORTH PHONE 396 TRIAL OF FOUR INDIANS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 14 Orangeville, Feb, 22, -- Yester- day the four Indians, Hardy and Charles Doxtator, Simon Elijah and Roy Williams, elected to be tried by County Judge J. C, Moore, and his Honor will hear the case on Wednesday, March 14, The Indians are charged with as- sault and bodily harm and burg- lary, committetd at the residence of George Barclay, near Mono Centre, If the designers of women's fashions. aren't careful, they'll work themselves out of a job one of these days.--Sault Star, L{ street, opposite to present edifice, 'Specials! ENGLISH DINNER SETS PAY $1.00 DOWN Then pay $1.00 each week until fully paid. Largest Assortment in town to choose from. Prices, $19.80 - $35.00 6 Finest Belgian Glass Tumblers - - $1.00 6 Rogers Silver-Plated Tea Spoons - - $1.00 Handsomely Decorated Tea Pots *§ie.iio $1.00 It's nice to get up in the morning with one of our $1.00 ALARM CLOCKS Large display of useful articles on our Bargain Table. D. J. BROWN 10 King St. East The Jeweller 42 " A city is judged by its 3 movement and boost Oshawa. Let's all support the Ch Phone 189 ber of C "UNTOLD MISERY" EVENING CLOTHES But Habit Enables Us to Bear Ills, Prince Says London, Feb, 17.--The Prince of Wales gave the Birmingham Jew- ellers' Association something unus- ual to thing about when he atten- ded their annual dinner at Bir- mingham, The Prince offered a solution of a problem which has puzzled many generations of men when he suggested that the sun front of the evening shirt was in- vented to hold studs, thus doing away with the buttons which In the old soft shirts were so easily crushed in the wash. In those days the "mangle" had a painful literal meaning, A few years ago the laundry trade set up a department of re- search which is understood to have done useful work in reducing the proportion _ of wear , and tear In laundries. "It is doubtful, all the same, if the buttoned soft shirt front for evening wear will ever come into fashion again, no mat- ter how much improvement fis made in laundry machinery. From time to time efforts have been made to introduce a white soft shirt with pleated front, but in these matters men perhaps more than women are slaves to fashion. The stiff formality of evening clothes may be, as the Prince as- serted, an "untold misery", but habit has enabled us to bear the ills we have with not a little pard- onable pride, The gathering was also specially interesting because the toast-list included, for the first time for 20 years, the name of Joseph Cham- berlain. The great ststesman's grandson, who responded to the toast of the Visitors, is entitled to be known as Joseph III, for his fa- ther, Sir Austen Chamberlain, bears the mame Joseph. Polities are not to be the walk in life of Joseph III, for he intends to enter the army. WILLIAM TURNER Said to Have Been Resident of Peterboro -- Police Seek Relatives Peterboro, 22--~The poli | Feb, have to find the ives of William Turner, who was killed on Sauitay on Algoma Centra! Rail- ro; Yesterday, J. J. Turner ana Sons eceiyed the following wire from sault Ste. Marie, si sraham, Chief of Police: "William Turner killed on Algoma » received a wire giving some parnticu- lars: "William Turner, formerly. of Peterborough; aged 4. Known by Turner Canoe people." J. J. Tumer did mot thing of the man, and telegram over to Chief Newhall 'Any person having any informa- tion as to the relatives of this man are asked to give it to Chief New- hall or Provincial Constable Maker. CANADIAN FIGHTS AFRICAN DISEASE Clarence Morrell, Hamilton, Sailing With Commission to Study Yellow Fever ---- New York, Feb. 22--Dr. A. Mau- rice Wakeman, of Yale Medical School, and Clarence A. Morrell, a Canadian, have been appointed by the International Health Divi- sion of the Rockefeller Foundation to make a specialized study of yel- low fever in Africa, it is announe- ed, The scientists will sail this month to join the corps of physi- clans and bacteriologists already at work in the central laboratory of the Rockefeller yellow fever commission at Lagos, Nigeria. It is expected that this renewed on- slaught will uncover scientific da- ta sufficient to guarantee the ban- hment of the disease from Af- ca. Mr. Morrell will assist Dr. Wake- man in the clinical study of the fever and will be consultant to the entire staff of researchers in chem- ical phases of the investigation. The two will make an extensive 'series of blood analyses on cases of the disease which are expected to clear up hitherto puzzling phas- es of the malady. Mr. Morrell, as chemist, 1s well equipped for his task. Formerly of Hamilton, Ontario, he graduated from the chemical department of the Uni- versity of Toronto in 1924 and spent the following year in medi- cal research at the university, and since 19256 he has been engaged in chemical and physiological inves- tigations at Harvard Medical School, Prior to leaving for Africa Dr. Wakeman and Mr. Morrell over- hauled apparatus at Yale Univer- sity, New Haven, and gathered their tropical equipment together in New York, Paraphernalia for the expedition included many du- plicate sets of chemical apparatus to prevent loss of time In case of breakdown, and the usual wearing. apparel for the tropics. Mosquito boots are ap important item as protection against fever-carrying insects, The African headquar- ters at Lagos are 150 miles from the equator and at sea level, and this means that the expedition will have to be on guard against hoth heat and possible infection. The commission employs a large staff of natives to ald in all but the fine scientific work, Despite scientific study of yel- low fever Jating back many years, much remains to he learned about the exaet nature of the germ or virus responsible for the disease. Some physicians are of the opin- fon that the ailments classed as yellow fever In different parts of the world are really different di- seases each peculiar to its own locality, The Rockefeller expedi- tion will be at work for a year or longer, TEN-YEAR TERM FOR BOGUS BARON Self-Styled "Lord Beaver- brook" Swindled Many U. 5. Women New York, Feb, 22. -- Robert Whitman, who as the bogus "Lord Beaverbrook," was accused of making love to scores of women and filehing their furs and jewels, was sentenced to 10 years in jall yesterday, ' Sentence was imposed by Judge William Allen in General Sessions Court on a charge of larceny, The self-appointed "nobleman" appeared downcast when sentenc- ed, On plea of counsel so that Whitman could settle up his af- fairs, the prisoner will remain in the Tombs a week before going to State's Prison, In addition to the 10 years of today's sentence "Lord Beaver- brook" must spend five years in prison for violation of s parole in another sentence which developed from vicimizing 8 woman, The only victim of Whitman in court was Mrs. Virginia Cameron Martin, Washington widow, whom "Beaverbrook" posing ss a Brit- ish envoy on a secret mission, KILLED IN NORTH; MASONS OPEN GRAND CHAPT. CONVOCATION London, Ont., Feb. 21.,--The re- El Hi EY ef: have. COMMITTEE TO HAVE A FREE HAND IN IMMIGRATION PROBE Feb. 22.--The motion Ottawa, adopted in the House Monday as- signing to the Agriculture Com- mittee an inquiry into the Immi- gration Department and the sys- tem generally yill be followed by SHOE SPECIALS for Dollar Days 200 Pairs Women's Slippers and Oxfords,$ 2.00 pair This is a real bargain as these shoes sell regularly for $2.75, $2.95 and $3.45. There are all sizes in the lot but not in every style. These display in our north window and each style will have ticket with sizes we Women's Felt Juliets [ $1.00 - | Sh Good leather soles, rubber heels. Colors grey, brown and wine. Silk and Wool Hosiery 2 pr. $1 "M "n and "WwW in Brands ) - } sold at $1.15 and $1.45, Reduced to 2 pair for $1.00 shoes will be on followed, the witnesses called and everything else connected with the nvestigation will be left to the committee. It has. a free hand. F. W. Kay, M.P. for Brome, Mississquoi, is chairman of the committee, which comprises sixty members representing all parties. It is probable that a start will be made with the examination of the principal officers of the depart ment as to the system and regu- lations which prevail. Some who the overseas part of the departi- ment will also be heard. A good deal of interest attach- es to the permit system by reason of reports that, im these, there has been trafficking. Permits are allowed under the law to cover special cases of those not ordinar- terpretation of the Act. No doubt influence has often been exerted to secure these temporary pass- ports to admission and members of Parliament have often obtained an organization meeting within a ew days, The procedure to be are particularly connected with them for relatives of constituents, Extra Special Clearance in Ladies' Crepe, Jersey and Georgette Dresses Regular to $30.00, $6 95 Dollar Days ..vvveseees Boys' and Girls' all Wool Fancy Sweaters Sizes 24 to 34, $1.95 Dollar Days ..:10024+4, Fine Quality Broadcloth Bloomers Good Full Size Come in a host of shades, Dollar Days ...1rs10008+s 89c Gossard Corselettes In Pink Brocade and Figured Batiste, some have satin tricot tops, Reg- ular up to $7.50. $2 98 Dollar Days ...»+400::4 . Clearance dd Corsets Mostly Small Sizes Dollar Days ......., Pair Fine Quality House Dresses Several styles to choose from, Dollar Days ...... 98c Silk Habitau and Broadcloth Slips These are exceptional value. Reg- ular up to $5.00. $1 00 Dollar Days Ladies' Skating Pullovers $2.98 Heavy All Wool. Reg. to Crepe Kimonas $1.00 $1.00 $5.50. Dollar Days ..... Dollar Days .. ..>::-:: Dollar Day ,....... 2 prs, Women's Silk and Wool Hose These are broken sizes and colors of our $1.00 and $1.35 hose, all perfect, of course, $1 00 LJ Pure Silk Hose With square or pyramid heel, Come in all the new spring shades, These are our reg. $1.50 $1 29 hose. Dollar Day ..., pr. . Women's Silk and Wool Hose Plain and Fancy, All shades, Dollar Day .........oos0000s PE 89¢ Silk Vests & Step-ins Special, Clearance of our regular Dollar Day see BOTMENt $1.00 Wool-tex Vests and Bloomers Vests in V- or Short" a hast, Opera Tor Doles An garment 69¢ Children's Hats Vel and Fel Dollar Day .... 8 Cr $1.00 Children's Brushed Wool Sweaters Fawn and Grey. Sizes 2 to 6. Reg- ular $3.00, Dollar Day .... ....0o0000m $2. We endorse the Chamber of Commenct