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| like it . Residents of town stated that the flood was the worst experienced in Awenly years _.....___________._ it was impossible to prevent the water in the dam from overflowing its banks. If the banks had not been solid by frozen earth it would have given way under the rush of water and â€" considerable â€" more . damage would have resulted. At Kitchener the water at Victoria Park lake overflowed its banks and considerable of the park area was under water. People li“xg west of the park on Roland and other streets were forced to make a deâ€" tour as David street, opposite the boat _ rouse _ and _ bridge, . was blocked with water several feet in depth. Homes in this district had cellars flooded with water, much damage being done to fruit, etc. The water on the Grand River at Bridgeport rose ten feet over night, the water being almost up to the bridge. As the ice broke up about a week ago little damage was done There was an ice jam between Blair and Galt but fortunately it broke up with the heavy rain. HEAVY RAIN _ CAUSES FLOODS The water also overflowed the banks along the stream and flooded the area at Seagram‘s distillery and several places of business in town. Furnace fires at Sturm‘s bowling alley and tobacco store. Smith‘s bookstore and several other places were put out, the water filling the cellars so that only the tops of the furnaces could be seen. At Bridgeport. At Waterloo the water overflowed the banks of the dam for a distauce of 200 feet and for a while resemâ€" bled a minature Niagara Falls. The water broke over the banks about five o‘clock and in an hour a house situated at the rear of the Meyer home on Erb street west was comâ€" pletely isolated and the occupants were carried to safety by willing neighbors. Engineer Necker, who was on the scene early in the morning, stated that the water rose so raipdly that At Kitchener. The heavy downpour of rain early Thursday morning in Kitchener, Waterloo and district caused miniâ€" ature floods in many places and as « result much damage was done wheu cellars of business blocks and residences were filled with water from a depth of two to five feet. Much Dam Overflowed. JANSEN OPTICAL CO. 10 Frederick St. Telephone 853 ‘ VY _ glasses you will be pleas mm intly surprised at the clearness Indication of Canada‘s .ability to »f your vision. It will seem like |) absorb sweeping reductions in inâ€" the greatest gift in your Hife.. come and still show a balance on ALLOWED on deposits of $1.00 and over. Our records show that a large number of the best farmers of this County transact their busiâ€" ness with us. The Waterloo Trust and Savings Company WATERLOO GALT E. 8. Playford, Chas. McKenzle, Manager. Manager. City. Park Lake Overflowed at Waterloo. KIPCHENBR P, V. Wilson, Managing Diréctor We also act as Executor, Administrator or Trusâ€" 4; tee of Estates. LEJT US SERVE YOU wonderful joy of sesing properiy again until you it No ho aat . o o der uts e s 2e There were many farmers from the district and people of the Twin City at the station to give the Rusâ€" sian Mennonites a hearty sendoff. The newcomers had made numerous friends during their eight months‘ stay in this district and they wer> sorry to part company with the people who had treated them . so kindly during their sojourn here. The party consisted of 117 adults, 29 children over four years of age, and a number of younger clildren, including babes in arms. Warm Hospitality Appreciated. In conversation with several Rus sian immigrants the writer learned that they all warmly appreciated the kindness of the people of this district who, upon their arrival last fall, provided homes for them. They were also provided | with warm clothing for the winter and given an abundance of wholesome food. Those whose bodies had suffered from . undernourishment, especially the children, during the hardships they were obliged to undergo while in Russia, showed marked improveâ€" ment. When they departed on the special train they were all a happy and contented lot and eager to reach their new homes in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. They will take up farming on land which is well adapted for wheat growing and mix ed farming. f When these immigrants arrivefl elght months ago they had pnctlc-i ally no clothing or money but darâ€" ing their stay here were provided with considerable clothing, house hold effects, etc. They also earned money while working for the different farmers which will matertâ€" ally help them in starting life anew in the West. They were all loud in their praises of the people ofâ€"this district for their kind treatment and will ever remember their stay, in Waterioo county. More Contingents Leaving. _ It is expected that morea continâ€" woents of Rusdian Mennonites will Jeave shortly for the west from Kitâ€" chener and other parts of the county to take up land in the wout. LEAVE FOR THE CANADIAN WEST A still larger amount will be availâ€" able for application to capital acâ€" coust at the end of the current fiscal year as the result of the imâ€" proved position of the Canadian war loans to Greece and Rumania. Assets in this connection have increased by $4,000,162, with the result that the total surplus for the year will reach $5,823,162. Important Changes Announced There is no revision of the basic principles underlying the existing customs duties, nor any outstandâ€" ing changes in the sales tax or the income tax, but concessions made to several individual industries are of no mean importance. The most important of the proâ€" posals made by the Minister can be summarized as follows: 1. An increase in the customs duty on slack coal from 14 cents per ton to 50 cents per ton, and a reâ€" duction in the duty on other forms of bituminous coal from 53 cents to A large contingent of Russian Mennonites, about 160 in number, who have spent the past eight months among the Mennonite farmâ€" ers in Waterloo county, left on Wedâ€" nesday afternoon for the Canadian West where they will take up farmâ€" ing. ‘The ~special Canadian Pacific train comprising seven passenger coaches, two freight cars and a baggage car with two locomotives pulled out from the Erb street staâ€" tion at six O‘clock for Galt and from there to Toronto and the West. Given Hearty Sendoff. 50 cents per ton come and still show a balance on the right side of the national ledger; ~*Canadian iaxpayers are in pocket| by $52,800,000 as a result of red-c-’ tions in taxation which became efâ€" fective twelve months ago. Mr. Robn| was also able to announce that thel Dominion will close the current fisâ€" cal year with a surplus over expendiâ€" ture on Government services of $1,â€" $23,000. fuvorable trade balance; a proposal designed to prevent exploitation by foreign interests of the Dominion‘s waterâ€"power resources, and plans for a thorough.and scientific inves tigation by a board of experts of the entire tariff questionâ€"all this was reflected in the national Budget for 1925 as presented in the House of Commons on Tuesday, March 24th, ‘by Hox. James A. Robb, Acting Minâ€" ister of Finance. Large Contingent of Russian Mennonites Will Take Up Farming There. "; 4.A change in the antidumping ‘llaw designed to assist the Governâ€" ") ment in protecting Canadian manuâ€" " facturers from the unfair competi "uon of foreign manufacturesâ€"located * in countries. where the currency has i been depreciated. â€"â€"=â€"_â€"â€"â€"_â€"â€"â€"~â€"_â€"â€"~~~ The public debt, according to Mr. Pobb, was decreased by the amount of $35,993,593.86. Since Confederaâ€" tion decreases of debt have occurred in only nine of the fiftyâ€"seven years |compleled. last year the favorable balance of experts over imports had totalled $165,186,000, while for the ten months ending Jan. 31 of this year the favorable balance had reached a total of $363,414,000, being an inâ€" crease of nearly $100,000,000. 7. Exemption of lasts and pat terns used in the manufacture of boots and shoes, and vegetable plants from the sales tax. Expects $1,000,000 From Changes So far‘as the changes noted inâ€" volve adjustments in the tariff, the Minister estimates that the net reâ€" sult will be an increase in revenue of $1,000,000. Dominion‘s Financial .Standing To return to the Minister‘s sumâ€" mary of the Dominion‘s financia! standing for the current fiscal year, which closes on March 3ist, 1925. Ordinary revenue for the period is estimated at $344,000,000, being a re duction of $52,800,000 in the amount collected in faxes during the preceding year; and ordinary expenâ€" diture at $319,700,000, a decrease over last year of $5,100,000. To the lutter must be added a net capital expenditure of $18,077,000 on railâ€" ways, capals and public works, and special expenditure of $4,400,000. which bring the total expenditure up to $342,177,000. This amount when gubstracted from the total estimated revenue, leaves a bal ance of $1,823,000, and to this must be added $4,000,162 due on the Greâ€" cian and Rumanian debts, bringing the total surplus up to the 35.823,162‘ reported by the Minister. Public Debt Cut $35,993,593. ‘ Mr. Russell E. Habn left on Tuesâ€" day morning for Killam, Alberta, after spending several months with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hahn, here. It has been decided by the Woâ€" men‘s Institute to give the play to be held under their auspices during the first week in April. Mr. Wilfrid Kiinkman (jeft on Thursday on a week‘s visit to Powâ€" assan, Ont. Mrs. Kilinkman has been visiting there for a week ‘t the home of her parents. Mr. Walter Bowman attended a convention in London last week. customs duty on deepâ€"wellâ€"drilling machinery, ehgines used in boats owned by individual fishermen, and farm sleds, and increases in the amount of drawback on â€"materials used for the manufacture of these articles. Miss Frieda Kalbfleisch is spendâ€" ing a few days with friends in Niaâ€" gara Falls. â€" Mr. Victor Merner and son of Kitâ€" chener visited at the home of Mr. and _ Mrs. Henry Brodrecht this week. Mr. Norman Kropf and Miss 8. Betzner attended the funeral of their aunt, the late Mrs. Aaron Betzner, at Kitchener last Wednesâ€" day afternoon. ‘The many friends of Miss Martha Kalbflelsch, who had been very seriâ€" ously {11, will be pleased to hear that she is now making good progress towards recovery. _ The choir of the Baptist Church are preparing the beautiful cantata, by Ira B. Wilson, "The Conquering King" for Raster Monday, April 13. Kindly keep that date open. Mr. Robert Grimmer and his mother and sister have moved to town ‘and have taken up their restâ€" dence in the Mothodist parsonage, on Peel street, which Mr. Grimmer recently purchaged. 6. Restorations of the 27%% per cent. general tariff on rolling mill rolls, which were placed on the free list last. Notes of interest. Nr. and Mro. Rrast Muelier and| Rapids on Monday. little daughter, arrived here on Monâ€"| Mr., Allan C. Wagner, who recent day from Dewet, Man., and wl‘ iy perchased a farm in Peol Townâ€" from the Dominion, Will Appoint Tariff Board 2. Appointment â€"of llm board of experts to advise the Min: ister of Finance on matters relating Mr. Sam Schwartzentruber is on a week‘s visit to friends in Lowâ€" Dealing with the question of trade %. Authorization of an export tax| A NEW HAMBURG used in boats|aWendment, Premier Ferguson held fishermen, and| 8!0ft & document which, he said, was creases in the|@" agreement entered into on Aug. k on â€"materials| 31, 1922, between J. C. Ross, former acture of these|®ditor of The Farmers‘ Sun, and J. E. MacKay, and Aemilins Jarvis Jr., the 27%4 per for the payment of $15,000 cash for on rolling mill the purchase of $15,000 of preferred ced on the free| 204 $2500 of common stock. The Premier had the stock certificates, lasts and pat.| 2nd also $4,800 of City of Saskatoon manufacture of|5Der cent. bonds, which Mr. Jarvis and vegetable|Jr. "said he was holding for Peter s tax. Smith _. . and he has turned From Changes |them over to the Crown because he anges noted inâ€"| bas no interest in them." i the tariff, the| Whose Money Was it? Obituary.â€"The death occurred at Woodstock on Sunday, March 15, of Mrs. Nancy Bonner, relict of the late John Bonner, at the age of 88 years. The deceased was born in Galt but spent the greater part of her life on the Bonner homestead on the Wilmotâ€"Fast Zorra townline, known as Spruce Lawn Farm. The deceased was highly esteemed in the community where she resided for so many years. Her husband predeceased her about twenty years ago and one son, Austin, died about a month ago. She is survived by onme son, Prof. R. J. Banner, of the University of Chicago, and several grandchildren. The funeral was held on Wednesday afténoon, interment taking place in the Chesterfold cemetery. In the most unrelenting fashien, the Premier went after the former Drury Government members, parâ€" ticularly Mr. Raney, and accused them of deserting Peter Smith in his hour of need, although, said Mr. Ferguson, Smith was apparently prepared to go to the extent of comâ€" mitting crime to keep in power the Drury Government, Mr. Doherty‘s prompt denial of any knowledge of a contest for the control of The Sun was interrupted by. Leslie W. Oke, U.F.O., member for East Lambton, and former Drury Government _ supporter, . as _ to whether he was not aware that there had been at one time negotiaâ€" tions in a Drury Government canâ€" cus toward getting control of The Sun. Later Mr. Oke, amid thunderâ€" ous Conservative applause,> interâ€" jected the remark that action had been taken at that caucus. Mr. Doâ€" herty said he bad no knowledge of it. ~ Says They Deserted Smith. Subsequent to his address Mr. Ferguson explained that The Oshaâ€" wa Reformer newspaper stock, docuâ€" ments and Saskatchewan bonds had come to him through counsel for Mr. Jarvis and Government counsel. The Government, he admitted, was now in the odd position of being part owner of the Oshawa newsâ€" paper. + Mr. Lioyd Bingeman of Buffalo spent the week end with his parâ€" ents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Bingeâ€" Miss Charlotte Goebel of Waterâ€" loo spent the week end at her home here. spend _ the summer with Mrs Mueller‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ritz. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Nicklas and daughter Muriel of Rast Zorra visitâ€" ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Ridt. Where did the money come from? demanded Mr. Ferguson. ‘The Govâ€" erament proposed to know â€"more about it. Prior to the time ntBhtionâ€" ed, the Morrison group had defeated the "Druryâ€"Dohertyâ€"Raney" group in a contest for the control of The Farmers‘ Sun, and Mr. Ross had been superseded as editor. Mr. Raney had been the legal adviser in Treasury matters and now he must take his responsibility for them. | Mrs. Emily Harris of Montreal was the gnest of Mrs. Wd. Appel over the woek end. The 8t. Patrick‘s Tea given by the Jadies of the Anglican Church in the Library Hall last Tuesday evening was woll patronized and Mr. Isamns Betsner recetved the news of the death of his brother, Mr. John Betsner, which occurred at Grand Rapids, Mich., last Friday. ‘The funeral took place ‘at Grand through Aemilius Jarvis ar.,u.fl proximately a half interest in The o-unmummmtl the onus of further explanation upon the members of the late Drury Govâ€" erament. mlabhmnthnd&‘ feated the Budget amendment of I;6:41"-"5'! a_'vot:!‘v;s t:o;“"' Its big staff of competent correspondâ€" Premier Drops Bomb. _ _ ents ensures a particularly thorough coverâ€" ‘Takingâ€"the House completely â€"_____ Ing of the happenings in every district and s i ie rprise, â€" just prior toâ€"the divisfons i m by Premic Married:â€"A pretty wedding took place on Wednesday, March 18th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hiller, Waterloo street, when their daughter, Miss Alico Rose, was united in marriage to Mr. Delton Austin Honderich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abram Honderich, of Bleam‘s Road. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. 8. R. Knechtel, pastor of the Rvangelical Church, g tre presence of a number of invited ewests. The young people will make :. »!r home in New Hamburg, and will have the best wishes of a host of friends for a happy and prosperous wedded life. Mrs. John P..Rau, who spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Seyâ€" ter, at Tavistock, returned home on Tuesday, accompanied by her little niece, Miss Seyler. Sad Accident. * â€" A very sad and distressing acci dent occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl M. Hesse, of Blandâ€" ferd, last Friday, when their little threeâ€"yearâ€"oid ‘son, David Morris, ship, near Drayton, moved there with his effects. Tell into a kettle of boiling water and was so terribly scalded that the unfortunate lad died early on Sunâ€" day morning after suffering much pain. The kettle had been placed in the summer kitchen to cool, and the little fellow going out had hold of the door which blew open and threw him backwards into the hot kettle. His father, hearing the cries of the lad, immediately rushed to his resâ€" cue, but he was so badly scalded that his injuries proved fatal. Much sympathy is felt for the griefâ€" stricken parents in their sad misâ€" fortune. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon to Riverside cemetery here, and was conducted by Rev. Mr. Anderson of the local Presbyterian Church. Miss Myrtle Wetzel spent the week end at Mrs. John Eidt. Messrs. Clarence Roth and Ignatz Ditner who purchased Mr. E. A. Nicklas‘ garage here, took possesâ€" slon of the business last week. Mr. Wilfrid Berscht has left for Los Angeles, California, where he intends to locate. Mrs. Henry Kumpf of Baden spent Monday with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Merner. ~ 1 Tax Rate 37%, Mille. The regular monthly meeting of the town @iuneft was heid in the council chamber on Monday evenâ€" ing, March 16th. ByLaw No. $80 fixing the rate of taxation for the year 1925 at 87% mills on the dollar was passed. This is the same rate as last year. A grant of % mill on the dollar on the 1925 asserssment ‘was made to the New Hamburg Public Library for the year 19256, Mydro Commiesioners Meet. ‘The regulat meeting of the New "igt Equitable Life Block Regular Editorial Column A complete summary. of Kitchener and Waterioo news appears regularly every week in its columns and includes a specially written Twin City Social and Personal column. Here again the reader is kept informed as to Canadian and World Events of imâ€" portance which is also another readable feature. n 5 keeps its reaters po.t;;dq as to what i'lv..hl Kitchener and Waterloo News Current Events and World News Containing comment on matters of local and current interest. Complete News Service of SUBSCRIPTION PRICE:â€"$2.00 per year mailed to any point in Canada. . $2.50 per year to any place in the United States. The Waterloo Chronicle of Stratford the home of h Make it a Wdc;)me V in so Many Homes Mrs. F. Cookson returned bhome from a weeks‘ visit with friends in Toronto. « i Mr. Henry Williams of Toronto spent the week end with his father Mr. Herman Willianis. Hamburg: Hydro Electric System was held on Monday, March 9th. It was decided to sign a meter conâ€" tract with the Packard Electric Comâ€" pany. The usual list of accounts was passed. ___ Jewelry and Gift Shop _ 81 King St. W., [ Kitchener You are invited_to inspect our new storeâ€" For Values All Cars Stop Rixon‘s â€"â€"=â€" $ E E D S can supply you with all the garden and flower seeds such as Celery, Tomato, Cabbage, Caulifiower, Onilon, Asters, Stocks, Verâ€" bena, Zinnia, etc. Strictly fresh seeds that are sure to grow. Ask your dealer for Ontario Seed Company‘s d e pen dable seeds, or write or call at our Store at 12 King St. 8. Waterioo. Free catalogue on reques}. " Now is the time to plan your garden. Seeds that require transplanting should be put in now. The Ontario Seed Company ue m en nademtar n at Canada‘s Best and Cheapest Seeds, Auction Sales, an Exclusive grain and produce. These furnish an exâ€" cellent guide to the farmer in his buying and selling. sales and it carries the announcement of practicaily every saie heid in this district. Its wide circulation in the immediate rural districts surrounding Kitchener and Waterâ€" loo ensures a particularly thorough cover ing of this territory with corresponding results to the advertiser. author and also a humor column which wilt help to chase the bluss way. S Serial Story and Humor Upâ€"toâ€"Date Market Reports interesting seriat story by a well known The Chronicle is recognized as indisâ€" In this column will be found the latest es in effect in Canadiam and other Miss Helen Smith of Kitchener spent the week end at her home here. Waterloo, Ontario A topâ€"notch salesâ€" man at officeâ€"boy wages! Miss Goforth spent the week end at her home in Mitchell. Miss Makins spent the week end at her home in Mitchell. This salesman, who reaches the ear of the public quickest, and adds the largest numâ€" ber of new business prospects â€"costs you much less than. the cheapest officeâ€"boy. Add him to your sales force! As an investment that can bring large returns, encourage your best saiesmen to use Long Distance freely. ~Each year more than 50,000 new ‘telephones are added in Ontario and (flxebec to the list of those they can do busiâ€" ness with. Costs a family less than £% of its of its readers