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_ Robb Budget Cuts Down _ _ "Debt and Reduces Taxes ; m.,u..n,nmmhwn-ummt Outlook for ’c-u-ud Prosperity â€" Little Change in Tarif â€" Sales Tax Cut From Three â€"â€"to Two Per Cent. _ 3 ~ _ Pwentyâ€"five million dollars of impending taxation reducâ€" tion, a surplus of $69,782,000, reduction by nearly $70,000,000 in the national debt, a favorable trade balance of $154,100,000 for the first ten months of the present fiscal year, and a brilliant outlook for continued national prosperityâ€"these are the high spots of the Sixth Robb Budget. . T bes q in en LC Duil=st "Wha L1 indin@bntadihbindiintatsnndinet i ies There are no major tariff changes in the Budget. The thirtyâ€"odd alterations presented are all of a minor character. The Minister of Finance plainly intimated thag Canadian tariff changes of the immediate future will be . based upon the fiscal attitude of the United States toward Canada. This will be revealed shortly after Congress meets this spring. Sales Tax Cut | 29 to be about $455,000,000, of which Effective March 2, the sales tax is $450,000,000 is ordinary . revenue, to be cut from 3 to 2 percent.; the lualnst which appear estimated exâ€" war tax of 1 per cent. on insurahce penditures _ totalling $385,000,000. premiums other than life or mrlne!Revenues from customs and excise is to be sbolished from March 1; ii-ereased over the previous year by the transportation taxes on nnway,831.000.000, while last year‘s reducâ€" and steamship tickets and chair and .llon in sales tax resulted in a $8,700,â€" sleepingâ€"car accommodation are to be 000 decrease in sales tax receipts. abolighed from May 1; the telegram' The Government‘s policy, he de and cable of three cents per meg-‘chred, was to be one of continuesl sage is to be done away with from ; debt reduction. Liberals applauded May 1; and taxation on stock sales | vigorously as he announced the debt and transfers of stocks is to be reduction from the last to the presâ€" changed a granduated scale and divâ€" | ent fiscal year and placed the pres ided into four division, effective, May | ent net debt of Canada at $2,227,068,â€" . â€" 00, a reduction of nearly $70,000,000. . _ These are the taxation _ changes.| Canada‘s annual interest charges toâ€" and they contain no surprises. Mr.!day amount to $117,142,100 or oneâ€" Robb made it apparent in his utterâ€" ‘quarter of the present yearly reveâ€" L2.L hat Maneda is standing mt‘nues. Effective March 2, the sales tax is to be cut from 3 to 2 percent.; thel war tax of 1 per cent. on insurahce premiums other than life or mrlne! is to be sbolished from March 1; | the transportation taxes on railway j and steamship tickets and chair and , sleepingâ€"car accommodation are to be abolighed from May 1; the telegraml and cable of three cents per mes | sage is to be done away with from ; May 1; and taxation on stock sales and transfers of stocks is to be changed a granduated scale and divâ€" ided into four division, effective, May | ~~_ Wiports $1,033,300,000. ; ; w Favorable trade balance, $154,100,000. M In ceven years Canada‘s favorable trade balance with foreign nations anjoving trade treaty arrangements has increased from $25,000,000 to ‘These are the taxation changes. and they contain no surprises. Mr. Robb made it apparent in his utterâ€" ances that Canada is standing pat on her present tariff, waiting to see what Congress proposes to do with the United States taniff. If there is a surprise in the Budget it is this featureâ€"the frankness with which the Finance Minister intimated that Canadian tariff changes of the near future would depend upon the fisâ€" cal attitude toward Canada of the Undted States. The intimation . of Herbert Hoover has been that bars may ‘be raised against Western Canâ€" adian farm products. "K is our desire," Mr. Robb said, "to trade freely with any and all who are willing to trade with us. What may or may not be possible in this particular necessarily depends 5 some measure on the purchasing power and the fiscal policies of other eountries. The policy of the Adminâ€" istration is not a highâ€"tariff policy; it is a lowâ€"«tariff policy. (Conservaâ€" tive derisive laughter.) Its policy is to encourage production at home and the marketing of our excess of proâ€" duction abroad. In applying this poliâ€" ey, both domestic and international factors must of necessity be considâ€" ‘Tariff Board Inquiries | "‘The Tariff Board is continuing its inqufries into several larger proh-i lems which involve the consideration of whole tariff schedules and the inâ€"| terâ€"relation of many important Can-l addan '!qdu.stries. While these lnquir-' fes are being pursued opportunity will be afforded for considering thei possible effect on trade of changes being proposed in the tariff ached~‘ ules of other countries, should they be implemented by legislation." { In his analysis of Canadian finanâ€" clal and trade figures Mr. Robb esâ€" timated total revenues during 1928â€" These are the highlights lifted from their setting in to the Canadian House of Commons on Friday by Ho Minister of Finance: * numn oc enc mtc 0 o0 0201000000000 taxation. Income tax collections estimated to increase nearly $2,000,000 standing last year‘s reductions. in tax. Customs and excise revenues increased $34,000,000. Sales tax revenues decreased by $8,700,000, due to last year‘s reduction Annual interest charges on Canada‘s funded debt are now $117,000,000 Dl;l:ru-cntl on war pensions amount to $40;800,000. Canada‘s trade continues to expand. For ten months ending in January exports totalled $1,187,400,000 and More Taxes Abolished pgoea en e en ut oi 01001 m td 0 TAXATION IS CUT BY _ $25,000,000 INTEREST CHARGES taxation reduction, involving sales tax cut and telegraph and cable imposts and some w e m ce e t o 000 00 s in l ‘Thronged galleries and filled benâ€" ches greeted Canada‘s veteran Finâ€" ance Minister on this day of days in Parliament when he arose, shortly aiter 3 o‘clock, to review the finanâ€" ‘cial affairs of the Dominion and reâ€" veal to an eager audience all across |Canarla the character and extent of Itaxation changes. . Expanding Trade \ ‘The trade of Canada he said, conâ€" tinued to expand. For the ten months ended in January last exâ€" ports totalled $1,187,400,000 and imâ€" ports $1,033,300,000, leaving a fayâ€" orable trade balance of $134,000,000. Between the fiscal year 1821â€"22 and the present date, Canada‘s favorable ‘lrnde balance with foreign nations enjoying trade treaty arrangements Ilmd increased from $25,000,000 to $62,000,000. It was a characteristic Robb deâ€" livery and Robb handling of momenâ€" tous _ mattersâ€"terse, . businesslike, devoid of oratory or attempt at oraâ€" tory, and facts and figures matshallâ€" ‘ed in precise and understandable arâ€" ray. The whole of the business afâ€" fairs of the Dominion were dissected und ‘analyzed and placed before the country in a fortyâ€"minute speech. Thunderous Liberal applause greetâ€" ed the Finance Minister when he arose. There was gleeful Liberal deskâ€"pounding for each fact and foreâ€" cast indicative of Canadian progress and prosperity. DAIRY BUSINESS CHANGES HANDS The Waterloo Dairy, conducted by Alvin and Clayton Kndrr, on« Erb St. West, for a number of years, has been sold to Abraham Shantz who took possession March 1st. ting in the Budget speech by Hon. James A. Robb. w o n mt c 0 not withâ€" #34 Massed Opposition Attack on When the House of Commons adâ€" journed at 11 o‘clock, Thursday night, the Mackenzie King Governâ€" ment was sparring for time, new breath, and an opportunity. for reâ€" flection upon the political seriousâ€" ness of an allâ€"day onslaught directed at the Government‘s handling of the Seven Sisters power site in Maniâ€" toba. Three separate Conservative «mendments to the Woodsworth naâ€" tural resources resolution were preâ€" sented to the House, and two of them ruled out of order. The ruling of Deputy Speaker Johnston on the second one was appealed by Hon. Hugh Guthrie, Acting Conservative Leader, and the ruling was sustained ‘by the narrow margin of 6 votesâ€" i!Ni to 90. Opposition Limited. Not only is that the first appeal‘ of the session from a ruling of the Chair, but it is the closest vote given on any ruling for some sessions. But it accurately revealed the temper of the House on the issue~presented, an inferred _ disapproval of Governâ€" mental _ handling of â€" the â€" Seven Sisters power site, and aligned the whole of the Opposition, Conservaâ€" tive, Progressive, U.F.A. and Laborâ€" ites. against the Liberal ranks, memâ€" bers of which were hurriedly dug up from corridors to meet the crisis. The Opposition frantically applaudâ€" ed the closeness of the vote as an indication that they claimed moral victory for their contentions in this longâ€"drawnâ€"out argument over the disposition of ‘ the Manitoba water power resource to private interests. MARRIED 50 YEARS AGO Fifty Guests Present at Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Wunder at Kitchener. A delightful family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and .\Irs.‘ Anthony Wunder, at Kitchener, on Monday, Fob. 25th. it being the occaâ€" sion of the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. Besides members of the family and grandchildren, there were present a number of close friends. The honored couple were }made the recipients df a‘ purse of gold, â€" accompanied | by the . best lwishm for their continued . good health and happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Wunder were married fifty years ago at St. Mary‘s Church, Kitchener. Rev. Father _ Louis Funcken, C.R., tied the nuptial knot. .Mr. Wunder, now in his 74th year.|____; servi was born near Bamberg, the son of Th Nicholas Wunder. He built a lucraâ€" | tive building contractor business, reâ€" five tiring three years ago. He special g ized on the construction of country (Re schools and churches. Mrs. Wunder, | 4"* nee Christina Yantz, is a daughter road of Jacob Jantz, and resided â€" near | Bres Williamsburg. She was born near |l00 Neustadt and is now in her 70th | chil year. The union was blessed with | A. two sons and four daughters, all of cere ‘whom attended the interesting event. | may ‘The members of the family are John | mor !u! Kitchener, Charles of Waterloo, Mrs. Herb Howson of London, Mrs. )N Jos. Hartman of Waterloo, and Mrs. ]R. E. Beger and Mrs. L. Kicawetter of Kitchener. > SIX FOR KING ATTEMPT ON LIFE OF PREMIER TASCHEREAU "He who did this may have caused. anguich in my home, but it leaves me very cold. ‘Men come and pass away, and other replace them, Results in Hectic Vote of 96 to 90. and if 1 were to disappear another would follow me, and I advise them to follow the same policies that 1 have followed." ‘ In these words Hon. L. A. Taschâ€" ereau, Premier of Quebec, concluded his statement to the Legislative Asâ€" wembly, in which he discussed the discovery of dynamite in his offices in the Parliament Buildings late Tuesday night, Feb. 26th. Premier ‘Taschereau assured the House that there would be no alteration in the policies of the Government as a reâ€" sult of the attempt upon the building ‘«n«l possibly agaisnt his own life. ATTEND GOOD ROADS ©CONVENTION AT TORONTO Reeve William Uffeiman and Dep. Reeve Waiter W. Frickey wore in ‘Toronto on Thursday attending the Ontarie Good Roads Convention. horticultural building IIII‘ m‘ at a cost of $50,000, a addition to Macdonald ztm necessary through the that laboratory space at the ingtitution is cramped, will be constructed and the administration ibuilding, #nown as Johnson Hall, will be regoÂ¥vated. The work, which will cost in the neighâ€" borhood of $192,000, will start early in the spring. CELEBRATE GOTH WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Noah Moyer of Near Preston Were Married by Rev. J. B. Bowman In 1869. An interesting and happy event took place on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Moyer, highly. respected and well known Waterloo County pioneers, when they cele brated the diamond jubilee of their marriage at their home on the .Presâ€" ‘lonâ€"Breslau road. _ Although . the unique event was celebrated several weeks ago when the members of the family gathered the marriage of the honored couple took place sixty years ago Saturday Feb. 23rd. Rev. J. B. Bowman of Freeport, Mr. Moyer‘s foster father, tied the nuptial knot. Mr. and Mrs. Moyer have been comtinuous residents of Waterloo township â€" during their. married life, the greater part of which was spent on the farm now occupied by his son, Edwin. He is aged 83 years and Mrs. Moyer 80 years. Both are enjoying splendid health and continue quite active and take a deep.interest in the happenâ€" ings of the day. Mr Moyer takes a keen interest every season in the fruit trees on the property and assists in harvestâ€" img these crops. 1 Noah Moyer was born in Waterloo township September 11, 1846, the son of the late Mr. and Mre. Henry Moyer. Being one of the early settlers in this community, the elder Moyer came to this country from ‘Buclm County, Pennsylvinia, marryâ€" ing in 1844. Following the death of his father when a lad of but five years of age, Noah Moyer was adoptâ€" ed by the Rev. J. B. Bowman, then pastor of the United Brethren church at Freeport. Mrs. Moyer was, before her â€" marriage, _ Miss Wilhelmina Krieger, whose parents were also residents of Waterloo township. Mr. Moyer learned the trade of: carpenter, which he followed until shortly before his marriage when he commence _ farming. Twentyâ€"five years ago he retired and his son Edwin, who resides in a house on the property, took over the farim. Both Mr. and Mrs. Moyer are faith ‘(ul members of Zion United church and are to be seen at the Sunday !-;ervh\es quite regularly. â€" ‘Their marriage was blessed with five children, namely: Mrs. Simon Hagey of the, Breslau road; © Mrs. (Reév). A. R. Springer of Wiarton; Mrs. Lincoln Hagey of the Breslau: road; Edwin Moyer of the Prestonâ€" Breslau road. and Milton of Waterâ€" loo township. There are 18 grandâ€" l:-hndren and 21 great grandchildren. | _A host of friends join in the sinâ€" cere wish that Â¥r. and Mrs. Moyer lmay be spared to célebrate many more wedding anniversartes. ONTARIO HAS SURPLUS OF $228,000 Hon. Dr. Joseph D. Montieth‘s third ‘Budget was presented to the Ontario Legislature to reveal a surâ€" plus of $228,000 for the fiscal year ending Oct. 31, 1928 and to predict another surplus of $198,000.â€"for the fiscal year of 1929. It carried only two surprisesâ€" first, the failure of the 1928 surphus to attain, by eome $9,000; the mark set for it last December in the official preâ€"sessional _ financial statement ; and. second, the manner in which the Provincial Treasurer transformed the usually dull dilation on ‘Treasury statistics into a long and almost preâ€" electionâ€"toned story of various deâ€" partmental achievements and underâ€" takings. urxr reductk;lg or tax levies. Neither did the Budget statement promiso anything for the {uture in these. Weber, plambers, of Waterloo, were given judgment for a claiim «of $73.30 against A. H. Koepke and W. C. Maler in division court on Thursday. ANNIVERSARY PLAINTIFFS GIVEN JUDGMENT As anticipated there were no new and happy event Members of School Board to| United States 50TH WEDDING | | â€" CELEBRATED new school site in Waterlco were completed recently when M. E. Braendle. treagurer of the school board, issued a cheque for $2,750 to A. K. Cressman, local real estate agent. The land fronts on Moore Avenue and comprises twentyâ€"two lots, close to Allen and John Sts. ‘The school board expects to hold a meeting in the near future when the question of erecting an eight or sixteen room school will be discussed. ‘The Central and Alexanâ€" dra schools are now filled to capacity and the school board is faced with the question of providing more acâ€" commodation for school children. Former County Residents, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Eby, of Alsask, Sasgk., Born in Kitchener 73 and 68 Years Ago. Many friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Eby, residents of Watâ€" erloo County for many years and natives of Kitchener, will be interestâ€" ed in the following announcement of the celebration of their golden wedâ€" ding :â€" 6 Couliho h‘md FTevent war â€" _ a New School in East I bute to Sn The West Side school house at Alsask, Sask., was the scene of one of the merriest and most enjoyable events when some 80 relations, friends and neighbors met to celeâ€" brate the golden wedding of Mr. and ‘Mrs. N. E. Eby. Negotiations for the purchase of a On beautifully decorated tables, in gold effect, presided over by eight young ladies in white with gold trimâ€" mings, a bountiful repast was spread.‘ A program was given with H. T.: Jarret acting as toastmaster, conâ€", sisting of addresses on “Golden! Weddings," "Influence of Parents,"| "Crossing the Prairies," and "Bacheâ€" lor Days," by Rev. H. Edwardson, A. Geiger, S. S. Stauffer and E. H. Buhrow; toasts to "The King," "The Guests," ‘"Parenthood," "The Govem-l ment," "The Pioneers," and "Youth as Builders of Our Nation" were given and responded to by Miss Dorothy ‘Shantz, Mrs. Lawson, Miss Mildred Schmidt, Mrs. J. Mowens, Mrs. Caswell and Miss G. Eby. Inâ€" strumentals were given by the Eby family and Miss Violet Shantz, while Mrs. Edwardson sang a solo. The company then joined in a parody on "The Old Grey Bonnet," ably led by C. Stauffer. During the program, telegrams of | congratulation _ were _ read . from friends at Didsbury and other dieâ€" tant points. and at the conclusion a ‘basketful of good wishes were read . from friends near and distant in both . English and German languages. An rutograph quilt with the names of friends worked with gold thread on { white background was presented, the address being read by Mrs. Lawson. | Eight $5 gold pieces were presented ' by their little granddaughter on h&i malf of their eight children, while Mrs. L. Acheson presented them ‘with $50 in gold from the community. A shower of confetti completed the happiness of the bride and groom of 50 years‘ married life. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Eby were born at Kitchener, Ont., 73 and 68 years ago respectively. In 1899 they came west to Didabury, where they lived until ‘1910, when with their family of ning children‘ they came to the West Side district, where they have since reâ€" sided, beloved by all, as was eviâ€" denced by the gathering, and good wishes expressed towards them on ‘their golden wedding day. ) | Tavistock. Great credit has been . | given him for his eervices at this . laate in this community. DAN LEBOLD SALE TOTALLED OVER $6000.00 Bidding Brisk and . Exceptionally Good Prices Realized for Liveâ€" Lebold, 1 mile west of Wellesley, was well attended. I‘ spite of the wet weather, exceptionally good prices were realized and bidding was keen. Grade Jersey cows sold from $140 to $180 each, while grade Hol steins eold from $110 to $150. Other antickes also brought 'oy prices. ‘The sale totailed $6,000 and was tun off in 4% hours under the hamâ€" mer of the well known and exâ€" The auction sale held by Daniel ck â€" Sale Conducted by Auctioneer M. R. \Sir William Hearst _ _ | Addresses Canadian Club ‘| _ On International Treaty~ mier of Ontario, delivered an able and interesting address on the sub ject of the International Treaty of 1909, before members of the Waterâ€" loo County iCanadian Club at a lunâ€" cheon held at the Walper House. ‘The speaker outlined the treaty and referred to its lasting resu‘ts obtainâ€" Sir William, who is a member of the International Waterways Comâ€" mission,.touched on the St. Lawrence waterways project ‘ and, being & judicial question, is now being conâ€" sidered by the governrients of both countries. ‘The distinguished speaker spoke in part as follows: "The International Treaty of 1909 between the United States and Great Britain is a question that is too little understood and appréciated by the people of Canada and the United States. Its possibilities for power and good are not realized," Sir Wil liam remarked. "The treaty make for a good understanding and better relations between the two countries. In it there is a hope for not only PERCY PEARCE, WELL KNOWN KITCHENER MAN, PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY Well Known in Twinâ€"City Sporting Circles and Prominent in Hockey. Seized with Heart Attack. Twinâ€"City friends of Mr. Percy. Pearce were shocked to learn of his sudden death which took place at his home in Kitchemer early Friday morning following a heart attack. He was in his 50th year. Deceased was a well known sportsman, taking a keen interest in hockey and baseâ€" ball. He attended the Windsorâ€"Twin City junior hockey game Tuesday night and was enjoying the best of health. The next morning he was seized with a heart attack and deâ€" lepite the best medical attention passed away thirtyâ€"six hours later. The Robert Simpson Company To Open Store in Kitchener He was a former member of the Ontario Hockey Association and an officer of the Kitchener hockey club when the team won the championâ€" ships in 1907 and 1918. He was also interested in the Kitchener band and an active member of the executive. Mr. Pearce was a member of the Mutual Life staff at Waterloo since 1924, prior to which he was office manager at the Goodrich Tire Co. plant. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, the service being conâ€" ducted by Rev. W. D. Spence, pastor of Trinity United Church, of which deceased was a member. Interment was made in the mausoleum at Woodland cemetery. CcONFER WITH | C.N.R. OFFICIAL RE LEvEL crossings | Chairman Schneider of the railway committee of the Kitchener city council recently conferred with Supt. Piggott of the C. N. Railway and they discussed the question of level crossings in Kitchener. Mr. Piggott intimated that ‘the railway would coâ€" operate with the city with a view to eliminating the level crossing in the city. FIRE DESTROYS \: BUILDINGS _ i ON FARM Early Sunday Morning Fire on Farm Owned by Lichti Bros. ; Near Crosshill. Fire of an unknown origin destroyâ€" ed the buildings on what is known as the old Brimstone farm about 3 miles west of Crosshill, on Sunday morning. The farm is now owned by lqcm Bros. of the 3rd Line. Other News Notes. miles west of Crosshill, on Sunday| Mr. Thad. Cunningham visited at morning. The farm is now owned by , Wm. Voll‘s a few days last week. Ljchti Bros. of the 3rd Line. ' Messrs. Eiton Petch of Brandon, Other News Notes. | Man., and Ed. Petch and Hardy Bat Mr. M. Jantsi of Milverton apent mer of Kitchener visited at the home a day at the home of Mrs. Dan Gerâ€" of Mrs. George Petch last Friday. ber. {Mr. Eiton Potch was a delegate at The W.M.S8. will hold their sewing the Goodrich convention held in Kitâ€" meeting at the home of ‘Mrs. M. chener last week. Shants next Wednesday, March 13. | Mrs. Henry Ballard and daughter, l (Mr. John L. Hammond has started Miss Eva, spent an afterncon wvith assessing in the Rastern Section. Mrs. Androw Playford recently, . .;> CROSSHILL United States and Great Britain inâ€" might cause war. ‘The flag of this treaty is the standard of duty and service to mankind and one to which we can all subscribe. The object of the treaty is to preserve*the conâ€" cord between the two countries. It is a monument to that great Canaâ€" dian satesman, the late Sir Wilfred ’l‘nrlor. former prime minister. The signing of this treaty marked an epoch in world history that sets an example in efforts to preserve peace and harmony between countries. It is a treaty that has to do with the administration of a common properâ€" ty, the international waterways over which both have renounced sovereign irights. the custodianship over which has been handed to an international ‘commiulon. An interesting and imâ€" portant fact is that the commission \h:s power to consider not only interâ€" national waterways matters but any question which may be referred to it by the two countries. So you see this treaty has blazed the trail for settling of international disputes." Lease of Large Store Premises Arranged by Sir Jos. Flavelle Who Visited City Recently. Canada‘s Second Largest ‘ Departmental Store. One of Canada‘s largest and best known stores, the Robert Simpson Company Limited, of Toronto, have made preliminary arrangements for the opening of a store in the city of Kitchener on September ist. Sir Joseph Flavelle, prominent executive head of the Company, visited Kitchâ€" ener recently and it is understood completed negotiations for the leasâ€" ing of large quarters centrally loâ€" cated on King St. to provide 5,000 feet of floor space. ‘The Simpson Company, the second largest departmental store in Canâ€" ada, will trade in a high grade line of goods of best quality. ” city of Kitchener, with the E. Eaton Company, Canada‘s biggest departmental store, opened a year ago, and the Robert Simpson store, will have Canada‘s two biggest deâ€" |partmental stores. A. B. LEARN HEADS BOARD OF HEALTH At the inaugural meeting of the Waterloo Board of Health, on Monâ€" day, Arthur B. Learn was appointed chairman: Dr. C. T. Noecker presentâ€" ed a report showing that the health conditions of the town were satisâ€" factory. The new members present wete Arthur B. Learn, Fred Burâ€" chatzki and J.. H. Woods. DELEGATE TO STRATFORD Chiarman William Henderson of the Waterboo Public Utilities Comâ€" mission represented Waterloo at the conference held at Stratford on Thursday last to discuss the question of the erection of a memorial in imemory of the late Sir Adam Beck. ‘Mr. Henderson favors the placing of a suitable memoriay on the Baden hill. A sleighâ€"load from here spent an enjoyable evening at the progressive euchre party given by the School and Home Club in the 7th Line school kouse on Monday evening. Miss M. Kelly of Millbank and Campbell Shantz were the winnere. John W. Campbell of Elrose, Sask., spent a few days at the home of M. Shantz prior to leaving for his home. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Knight spent n few days in Toronto last week. Mr. Knight attended the Good Roads Convention held there. Mr. and Mrs. James (Merkley and sons Floyd and Wilbert visited over Sunday .with friends in Waterloo. Together they can defeat