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A. A. Edwards, M.P., the donor of the trophy, gave a short address and ‘eilso congratulated the contestants. The judges were: G. Chisholm, prinâ€" cipal of Preston Public School, E. I. MoLoughry, district representative of the Department of Agriculture. and Mr. Thompson, principal of the Manchester echool of Galt. Mr. Chisâ€" holm, acting as chairman of the judges mentioned that the addresses were of the very highest calibre giving the basis of making and atremaing the weaknesses of each candidate. ‘The following contestâ€" ants were heard: Elizabeth Thaler, Breslaew; William Tilt Jr.,. Blair; Alice Schiedel, Breslau; Jean Cress, Blair; Merion Bagg, Kossuth; Nel «on Grob, Clearview; Luella Schultz, Riverbank; Alma Steffier, Vances. The speeches were interspered by selections by the chorus of girls from Blair school, plano solos by Mre. Gordon Kinzie and Wallace Wickens jof Galt also Xylophone solos by W. Wickens, accompanied by Miss Westarvelt of Galt. ‘The Waterloo township section of the South Waterloo rural schools cratorical contest was held in the Blair Sunday School hall on Friday evoning before a large and appreâ€" clative audience. The Blair acholars held their ground in the battle for positions, William THlt of Blair. havâ€" ing the honor of being the judges‘ ‘unauimous chotee. His cubject was "The Lure of the Farm." Each point was discusged pro and con and every detail gone Into. To determine seeâ€" ond position the judges took into consideratin the fact that no School chould be awarded a first and a secâ€" ond position. Although their choice was not unanimous they awarded second position to Alma Steffler, Vance‘s School. Misa Steffier‘s subâ€" ject also being "The Lure of the Farm." She made it very distinct that the farm and the city showed no comparison, the farm being first on the ground that & great amount of crime was committed in the clty also emphasizing either disadvanâ€" tages of the larger centres. A Close Run Jean Cress, Blair, who gave Alma Steffler a close run for second place was chosen third, her subject being "My Favorite Character in History." A great deal of credit must bo given Jean Cress taking her age into conâ€" «lderation. She showed quite clearâ€" ty thet in future years che would be a speaker of no alight ability. Chairman L. R. Pipher of Bresiau, congratulated those who had enterâ€" ed the contest. The first and second winners of each of the four districts will meet in March tor the tinal honore and cup presentation. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gutzki and Mr. Irvin Hase attended the funeral of Mr. George Steffier held in Elmira on Sunday afternoon. Miss Sarah Wiebe of Kitchener spent Sunday afternoon with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Wicbe Mr. George Wihelm of Waterloo speat Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mre. Ignat: Weiler. _ Mre. Elizabeth Hergott spent the weekâ€"end with relatives in Kitchenâ€" Mr. and Mrs. Schafer apent Sunâ€" day with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hay. Miss Elizabeth Hergott of Kitchenâ€" er visited Mrs. Vera Hergott on Sunâ€" Mr. Wm. Weiler, Kitchener called on Mr. Gue Hergott on Sunday. Mr. Bill Berg «pent ;l;:n;lry after noon in Kitchener. Mies Margaret Janzen of Molton OoHege. Toronto, «pent the weex end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Charles Janzen Springbrook farm. Master Jerry Hergott visited Miss Lila Boissoin on Sunday afternoon. to Seaforth on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hicknell motored to Seaforth on Thureday to visit Mr. Hicknell‘s mother, who was quite fl1, but is now much better. Diamonds to the value of $500 were stolen from & tray in Fragk‘s Jewelry Store at Waterloo on Monâ€" day. A man entered at noon and on request wase shown a tray of diamonds, priced from $50 to $95.00 each. The phone rang and when Mr. Ed. Becker, the clerk, answered it the supposed customer made a hasty reâ€" treat taking with him at least 9 diamonds, valued at about $500. Mr. Becker rushing to the door and outâ€" side found the man had vanished ahd it is believed a motor car helped him in bis escape. ORATORICAL CONTEST wON BY WM. TILT Mr. Frank the proprietor of the store, who was at dinner at the time of the theft, informed the Chronicle that Chief of police Clarke, constable Moreau and the provincial police were given a good description of the thief and important clues are being followed up. In Waterloo Township Section of Rural $chools.â€"Subject "Lure of the Farm. The little folks welcomed dittle Miss Helen Kramp back to achool ©m Monday morning after a two Weeks‘ ilIncas. Misa A. M. Monaghar, our local school temcher, spent the weekâ€"ond with her mother in New Hamburg. While Clerk in Frank‘s Jewelry Store Answers Phone, THE WATERL YOL. 45, NOo. 7 VALUED AT $500 STOLEN SHANTZ STATION Thief Steals BLAIR Mr. and Mrs. Norman Martin and femily of Elmira east were Sunday guests with Mrs. L. A. Diefenbacher and family. Measrs. Benjamin S. Brubacher ind lvan M. Martin of the Elmira Public School Board of Trustees were formerly pupils here of Brickâ€" er‘s School. Mr. Jacob . Sauder of Northern Michigan is visiting Wallenstein and Mawkesyiile acquaintances. Postmaster and Mrs. 1. F. Martin and family attended the funeral of the former‘s cousin, the late ‘Mr. Nogah F. Martin, at Elmira last Tuesâ€" day afternoon. Miss â€" Malvina | Diefenbacker is spending this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Martin of Elâ€" mira. Mr. and Mrs. Josish Schallhorn and daughter were Elmira visitors an Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gerber and ‘amily of Bridgeport were last week visitors with friends at Wallensteln and Elmira. Mr. Daniel M. Weber attended the Elmira Fair on Monday. Mr. and Mre. Ellas W. Weber were lately weekâ€"end visfitors with their daughter, Mrs. Noah ‘M. Bowman and Mr. Bowman of St. Jacobs. Miss Leah Reist 7orvl§1'r|-1;;: Twms a Sunday visitor at the home of Mr. and Mre. Elias R. Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Shantz of Preston spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ezra B. Frey. Mr. Israel B. Martin was a week: end vsitor in Kitchener. After an enjoyable month‘s soâ€" journ In picturesque Pennsylvania Messre. Wendel Martin, Abram B. Frey and Aden Martin returned to their respective homes here last Tuesday. _ Mr. Nathan. B. Martin spent last week in attendance at the Kitchener Bible College. Mr. Jease B. Martin returned to Duffalo, N.Y., last Monday after hayâ€" ing enoyed an extended visit with ‘riends and relatives at Wallenstein, Elimira and Kitchener. Mrs. E. G. Pierce and son, Jasper, onjoyed a visit last Wednesday at ‘he home of Mrs. Plerce‘s sister, Mrs. W. F. Malcolm of Carthage. After an absence of three years in Pennsylvania, Mr. Stmeon Gingerich is renewing acquaintances here and elsewhere in Waterloo County. Mr. ‘Metvin Milier spent a recent Sunday with Lebanon acquaintances Mr. Alonzo Gcooding was a bust nesa visitor at Listowel for a couple uf days last week. Mrs. Daniel Hoffman and sons, Nelson and Ephraim, have now apâ€" parently fwily recovered from their prolonged attack of fever. * God gives us joy that we may give; He gives us love that we may share. Sometimes He gives us loads to Hift, That we may learn to bear ; For life is gladder when we give, And love is sweeter when we share; And heavy loads rest lightly, too, When we have learned to bear. Schoomakerâ€"Snider The home of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Snider of Wallenstein north was the scene of a quiet wedding on Sunday, Fobruary 8th, when their daughter, Annie, was married to George, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Shoemaker of Floradale. Bishop Ezra L. Martin of Heldelberg officiated at the wedâ€" ding ceremony. Mr. and Mra. Shoe maker will reside in Upper Woolâ€" wich. Coming And Going. Mr. Martin Kilmer is a Michigan visitor with friends in this vicinity. Mesare. Daniel and Harold Zimâ€" mermanr are also paying a winter visit to this vicinity, having arrived here by train on the preceding Tues day. Sunday Wedding. NEW SUNSHINE SERVICE STATION OPENS IN WATERLOO Last Saturday, February 7th, Mr. Menno Martin motored over here from Blueball, Pennsylvania, being accompanied on his long winter trip hither by Messrs. Simeon Gingerich, Emmanuel Martin, Jacob Bauman, John Martin and Emmanuel Frey. Waterloo County Motor Sales Co. Agents for Marmon Car. The ogening of the new Sunshine Service Station at the corner of Erb and Rudy streets, in Waterloo, is announced for February 14th by the owne%lle-n. E. J. Demary and E. E. Witmer. An expert mechanic will be * to service cars of torists of the Twinâ€"City. _ The public is also invited to visit the motor show roo 18 Benton St., Kitchener, whmmau new Marâ€" mon car is on exhibition. The new firm will be known as the Waterloo County Motor Sales Limited. Pennsylvanians Here. .. Oe ranul ';'&:'&Zi;iz'ioam n every respect and qu/ service will be given in repairing and washâ€" _ Statements presented to the Kitchâ€" ener Public Utilities Commission showed net profits in all three de partment, light, gas and water. The K. & W. Street Railway‘s net earnâ€" ings for the year were $1,402, provid ing for $13,385 depreciation. The re celpts were $128.000 and expendiâ€" tures $113,326. Waterioo‘s share of the profits are one fourth and a cheque for $350 will be forwarded to treasurer N. A. Zick for the town of Waterloo. ing of cars. A used car station : ks Ir Sondarind at" Wriaige. Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Street Railway Not Eecarnings for Year $1,402. ._ DIES IN 97th YEAR Waterloo County‘s pioneer minis ter, Rev. Solomon Wby, died at his home in Kitchener on Saturday in bis 97th year. ‘The funeral was heid ~a Tuesday. Full particulars in next WATERLOOS SHARE OF PROFITS $350 REV. SOLOMON EBY WALLENSTEIN Why Given â€"Anon froom's gift to the bride was a eather club bag, to the bridesmaid a diamond bracelet, to the Misses Ruth â€"and Isabelle Kirkpatrick each a gold compact, and to the flowerâ€" girl a gold pendant. To the best {pal: he presented white gold cuff inks. SHALL BOARDS OF TRADE UNITE, SUBJECT OF INTERESTING DEBATE Wednesday, Feb. 18th is the date set for a joint meeting of the Kitchâ€" ener and Waterloo Boards of Trade. when a feature of the meeting will be a debate: "Resolved that it is in the interest of both municipalities to unite the ‘boards of trade of Kitchâ€" sner and Waterloo." The affirmative will be upheld by John Wa‘ter of Kitchener and Dr. W. 1« Hilliard of Waferioc, while J. H. Schofle!d ‘awyer, and of Kitchener, and Wm ‘lenderson, well known Waterloo ‘n;;ineu man will take the negative side. Preceded by little Lucile Archer, the flower girl, the bride entered leaning on the arm of her father, to the strains of Lohengrin‘s wedding march, played by Miss Ruth Kirkâ€" patrick. The bride was lovely in a period gown of white satin and shadow lace. Her lace veil was worn in Juliet cap style, and her slippers were of pink brocale. Her bridal bouquet was of pink roses. _ _ The marrlage of Grace Margaret Shantz RN., daughter of Mr. and Mra. Cyrus Shantz, Fountain steet, Preston, to Mr. Frank McLatchy son of Rev. and Mrs. MacLatchy of Nova Scotla, has heen announced. Mr. McLatchy is practising law in Preston. They are residing at Galt. Friends in this district will be inâ€" terested in the wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Irwin, 517 Rusâ€" holme Road, Saskatoon, Sask., when their youngest â€" daughter, Rub{ Edna, was wedded to Stanley Wilâ€" fred Biehn, son of Mr. S. B. Biehn, also of Saskatoon, and formerly of Waerloo County. Professor Munro, of St. Andrew‘s College, performed the ceremony. _ _ _ _ _ _ The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Marie Irwin, as bridesâ€" maid. Mr. Richard Rhind attended the bridegroom as best man. The bride‘s gift to the Vi;;ia-eiroom was a smoking cabinet. The brideâ€" The outâ€"ofâ€"town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Biehn, Mr. Aaron Biehn, senior, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Biehn, all of Guernsey. An Interesting wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mre. Charles Dahmer, Simeon street, Kitchener, on Saturday, Jan. 31st, when thei~ daughter, Miss Evelyn Viola Dahmer became the bride of William Robert Nimmo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nimmo of Montreal. Rev. W. D. Spence officiated. mer The marriage took place quietly at the home of Rev. J. Maurer, on Friâ€" day, Jan. 30, when Miss Dorcthy DPaetz, daughter of Mrs. A. Paet* Kitchener, became the bride of Wilâ€" fred Lapp, eldest son of Mr. Carl Lapp, Waterioo. Rev. J. Maurer tled the nuptlal knot. Mr. and Mrs. Lapp Much interest is being manifested "~y members of the boards of trada ~f these two municipalities and a big attendance is exnected. A dinâ€" ner will preceed the debate. will reside In Kitchener OBJECT TO CHANGE ‘ IN MARKET HOUR IN WATERLOO The move on the part of some Waterloo citizens to have the market in open one does not meet with the ipproval of some farmers who reguâ€" ‘arly attend the matket. Under the ~resent plan the market opens for ‘uying public at 1.30 in the after noon and as a result the market is now attended by the largest numbers * townpeople and farmers in the history of the market. An open mar ket‘may be allright for a few farmers vho attend the Kitchener markat in the morning and want to attend the ‘Waterioo market and then get away ‘bo-o at noon. To change the market hour would in the opinion of many people result Hill was the driver of a motor car bound for Preston which, six miles south of Kitchemer about midnight on June 21 last, struck and killed a motorcyclist, Wiliam Aberhardt of Hamilton, 21 years, who was going in the opposite direction. Mr. Justice Wright deferred senâ€" tence until the end of the other cases, and assured the jurymen that he would give their request for clemâ€" ency every possible,consideration. His Lordship concurred in the jJury‘s verdict, which wae an eminâ€" ently proper one on the evidence, he said. He added that crimes of such a nature were common, and that unâ€" less juries and the courts set their frces against that kind of offence human life would not be held in any high regard. The jury at the assizes last Fal disagreed and a second trial was necessary. The jury at the assizes at Kitchâ€" sner Tuesday night Wl in a veorâ€" lict of gullty of manslaughter in the ‘ase of James "Lefty" Hill, well *nown Twin City bockey player and ithlete. Coupled with the verdict was a request that the court exerâ€" ciee whatever clemency it could in the case. _‘ HILL FOUND GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER Be Sentenced by Just Wright.â€"Jury Disagreed In First Trial McLatchyâ€"Shantz Nimmoâ€"Dahmer WEDDINGS Bichn â€" Irwin Lappâ€"Paetz WATERLOO, ONTARIO â€" It is gratifying to note that this agency employs several well known ‘ccal men and that the success of its business in the year just closed was shared by their loyal etaff in a maâ€" terlal way. The facilities offered to the public by Messrs. Mitchell and Tweed through their representatives are unique in many ways, for examâ€" pie, they are exclusive agents for the World‘s Strongest Casualty Com:â€" pany. They also are active represenâ€" tatives for the Ontario Equitable Life and Accident Insurance Com pany has earned _ a _ eplendid reputation from coast to coast for its low cost insurance. The agents who attended this mseting are imâ€" bued with optimism for 1931 and are confident that they will add further to their laurels. The Agency strengthened its poâ€" sition considerably during the past year, as is noted by its substantial increace in premium income for the year by comparison with that of 1929 While the activities of the Mitchell and Tweed Agency are concentrated mainly in the Twin City, they do business throughout Waterloo Counâ€" ty and in a smaller degree in many sther centres. Prices at the Kitchener and Waâ€" terloo markets on Saturday showed little change. Butter sold at 35¢ a pound, eg:s 25 to 33c a dozen, chickens 30 to 35¢ a pound, potatoes $1.00 per bag, pork sausage 30c a round, lard 18¢ a pound, spare ribs 30e a pound. beef 13 to 25¢ a pound. eccording to cut. Apples sold at $1.00 to $2.00 per bus., and vegeâ€" tables at the usual prices. WATERLOO INSURANCE AGENCY STRENGTHENS ITSs POSITION The agency ataf «{ Mitchell and Tweed, local insurance brokers, conâ€" zregated Thureday wight for a dinâ€" ner meeting at the Chicopee Inn, Freeport. The meeting was mainly for the purpose of reviewing 1930 reâ€" sults and the arranging of an ambitiâ€" ous program for 1931. Mr. Howard Hoffer is spending come time with his brother, Mr. Ervin 8. Hoffer at Rimira. Mr. George Driver, well know inâ€" urance authority from Toronto, was 1 guest of the firm on this occaaion. GAVE SPLENDID TALK A. K. Cressman, Superintendent of the Waterloo Evangelical Sunday School, spoke on the subject "A Man‘s Responsibility to the Church" at m session of the Religious Eduâ€" cation Institution held on Mond;f night. Rev. J. C. Morlock, Rev. H. A. Kellerman and N. E. Ratz also took part in the program. A large number of friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mra. Elmo King enjoyed a pleasant evening at their home on Friday last, when they entertained in honor of Mr King‘s birthday. The evening was spent in dancing and cards and an onjoyable time was had by all. The Cotton Plckers Orchestra of Elmira furnished the music. The hoate: served a delicious lunch and the guests departed to their bhomes in the wee ama‘ hours wishing Mr. King many bappy returns. Personale. Celebrated Birthday. Sanderson majority .............. 1,476 After the bitterest offaeason pollâ€" tical fight seen in Ontario in many years, the Henry administration was endorsed in its first test of public opinion yesterday when Conservative candidates were elected, though by reduced majorities, in the provincial byâ€"elections in West Hamilton and Grenville. Rev. K. D. Becker and Mr. Carl Matthews of Elmira were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mre. Nd. Bender on Sunday. i Mr. Geo. REdler of Creokbank was a Sunday visitor at the home of Mr. and Mro. Waiter Maurer. PRICES FIRM AT TWINâ€"CITY MARKETS Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Schwindt and son Maurice «pent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bird. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evans of Pentland apent a days last woeek with Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Maurer SBunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mre. Louis MHler were: Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Schneider, Miss Edna Miller and Mr. Elmer Miller. Messra. Roy Bolender and Willard Schwindt spent the weekâ€"end with friends at Kitchener. her husband Conservatives Win in Hamilton and Grenvilie.â€"Majorities Reduced. RESULTS OF BYâ€"ELECTIONS Mary L Fiynn, Hespeler, suing for $1,500 damages as result of a motor car aCcident, when a passenger in A. E. Wileon‘s car of Galt, driven by defendants chauffeur A. Marcus. Thomas Schmuck of Kitchener is suing for divorce against Della Smack and A. Galloway of Hamilton. The third case is Aunio Paelz vs. Prudential Life Insurance €o., seekâ€" ing to secure declaration of death of _ Two criminal cases and three civil actions will be heard by Mr. Justice ':.I{ht in the county court this w u-..“uar'al.mmo« a motor car that hit fatally inâ€" lured a man on the Preston highway, will again be tried on manslaughter charge. The jury in the last court disagreed and a new trial was responsible for death of Rimon Hunsâ€" West Hamilton Vote Martin (Con#.) ......culll. PhHpott ALiB)J 12.cummusins. Sanderson (Cons.) Barnard (Lib.) ... Martin m,]orlty ‘The civil actions are as follows CASES AT KITCHENER NORTH WOOLWICH . ‘The other came is that of Grenville Vote THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1931 4761 3,283 8,735 8,351 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Horst, Shakesâ€" peare announce the marriage of their eldest daughter Ruby Barbara t» Neil Alexander Rupert of Kitchenâ€" er younger son of Mr. and Mrs. George Rupert, Hampstead. Hill â€"At Waterloo, Jan. 13, to Mr.f and Mrs. J. E. Hill, a daughter. Schumacherâ€"At Kitchener, Jan. 30.‘ to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Schun macher, 14 North Cameron stret. a aon. Hodginsâ€"At Preston, Jan. 28, to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Hodging, Preiton Road, a son. | Rohrâ€"At Kitchener, Jan. 30, to Mr. and Mra. Milton Rohr, a son, ‘ Zuberâ€"At St. Mary‘s hoepital, Jan. 31, to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zuber, , Breslau, a daughter. ‘ Schultzâ€"Jan. 30, to Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Schultz, a daughter. ‘ Donohoeâ€"At St. Mary‘s hospital, Feb. 3, to Mr. and Mre. E. F. Donchoe, a son. 3chneiderâ€"At Heidelberg, Feb. 1. to Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schnelder, a daughter. \ 3ailâ€"At Kitchener, Jan. 31, to Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Ball. a son. Lautenschlagerâ€"At Waterloo, Feb. 6, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lautenâ€" schlager, 115 Park St., a son. Boppreâ€"At Waterloo, Feb. 5, to Mr. and Mra. Aloyaius Boppre, 91 West Allan St., a son. Lippertâ€"At Kitchener, Feb. 2, to Mr. _ and Mrs. H. A. Lippert, danghter Schnure â€"At Kitchener, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Schnurr, a daughter. 3irohâ€"At the Kâ€"W hospital, Feb. 5, to Mr. and Mra. Fred Stroh, Waâ€" _ terloo, a son. D etnerâ€" At Peteraburk, Jan. 4, to Mr. and Mra. Leo Dietner, a son. Goodwinâ€"At St. Mary‘s Hospital Feb. 7, to Mr. and Mra. Wiiliam _ Goodwin, a aon Koehierâ€"At Kitchener, Jan. 23, to ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Herbert G. Koehler, _ San Francisco, Cal., a son. Parkesâ€"At Toronto, Feb. 5, to Mr. I and Mrs Ernie Parkes, nee Ethel _ Hawke of Waterloo, a daughter. Uhrigâ€"At Kitchener, Feb. 1, to Mr. and Mra. George Uhrig, a daughter. Bitechyâ€"At Bridgeport, Feb. 4, to Mr. and Mre. Leo Bitschy, a daughter. wm‘e-m St. Mary‘a hoepital, Jan. 28, Yto Mr. and Mra _ Arthur Schacht, a danghter. Sniderâ€"Near Peteraburg, Jan. 24, to Mr. and (Mrs. K. Stanley Snider, R.R. ? Poteraburg, a daughter. Mis. Leander â€" Bauman, Agnes street, Kitchener, entertained at a dinner party at Chicopee Inn Thursâ€" luy night, it being the occasion of Mr. Bauman‘s birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund H. Zick of Buffalo visited at the home of her mother, Mrs. O‘Donnell, John St.. Waterloo on Friday. They leave shortly for an extended trip to the West Indies. Lappâ€"Paetzâ€"At Kitchener. Jan. 30, Wilfred Lapp. Waterioo, to Dorâ€" othy Paetz. Kitchener. Hollefreundâ€"Small â€" At Kitchener, Jan. 27, Victor Hollefrennd to Elsie Small. ~‘ausenâ€"Emssieâ€"At Waterloo, Jan. 7, Rev. F. B. Clausen to Rose Emacte. Clarkâ€"Mulhollandâ€"â€"At Toronto, Alexâ€" ander Harris Clark, Kitchoner, to Jean Isabelle Mulholland, Toronto. Rihnâ€"Sote: At Kitchener, Feb. 5, Bernard Rahn to Marjorie Sole. Osteflâ€"$martâ€"At Kitchener, Jan. 24, Rert Ostell to Ivy Smart, both of Kitchener. by Rev. Mr. Reble, president of the Evange‘lcal Lutheran Synod, and D.. C. H. Little and Prof. R. G. Hirtle. representing the Seminary ind College. A we‘lcome on behalf of the stedent body was given by Victor Monk. Messages of good will recelved from colleges and universiâ€" z-as in Canada and the United States were read by the chairman. Rov. N. Willisen. Musical numbers were given by the choir and other Twin City talent. Given Warm Reception A tord‘al reception was tendered Rev. and Mrs. Clausen in the parish hall where they were officlally welâ€" comed by officlals of the church, congregation, members of the faculty ind student body. A warm welcome was tendered by Mayor Wm. Uffelâ€" man on behalf of the town of Waterloo and Rev. Finlay Matheson of the K. & W. Ministerial Associaâ€" thon. President elect, Dr. Clausen was ecsured of hearty coâ€"operation It was pointed out that a large percentage â€" of â€" misalonaries" and preachers are graduated of like inâ€" slitutlons. Students of any denominâ€" etlion can obthin degrees at the College equal to those of large untâ€" versities. Impressive _ ceremonies marked the induction of Rev. F. B. Clausen, icrmerly of New York, as president of the Waterloo College and Luther an Seminary at a service beld in the St. John‘s Lutheran church, Wednes day night. Inspjring addresses were given by Rev. Dr. Gould Wickey of Washington, D.C., executive secre tary of the board of education of the United Lutheran Church of America, and Rev. N. Willison, B.A., LittD., of Hamilton, president of the board ul governors of the College. Others who spoke briefly were Rev. J. Rebie, of Hamilton, president of the Canada Synod, Rev. E. F. Stertz, of Hanover. and Rev. C. S. Roberts, pastor of the St. John‘s Lutheran: church. The various speakers spoke with optim‘sm in regard to the fuâ€" ture of the College and Seminary under the direction of Dr. Clausen. _ INDUCTED _ . AS COLLEGE PRESIDENT Rev. F. B. Clausen Heads Watâ€" erloo College and Seminâ€" ary.â€"Warm Welcome. MARRIAGES PERSONALS * BIRTHS ‘ Harry P. Lang Where pessed away at Toronto on Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, Harry P. Lang. azed 53 years, a former resident of Kitchener. A wife and faur eana. ~" ‘n Toronto and four sisters, ‘Mre. U. "rb of Toronto, Mrs. Etta Hallman of Chicago, the Misses Sarah and "lara Lang and by two brothers, R. D. and E. D. Lang, all of Kitchener, aurvive. e Frederick Hinburg Death _ claimed â€" Fred â€" Hinburg. at his home in Bridgeport, on Februâ€" ary 4. He was aged 80 years. He in aurvived by his wife, formerly Miss Caroline Wanklin, four sons and two daughters, Charles of Edmonton. Alta., Louls of Bridgeport, Herbert of Bridgeport and Clarence of Doon and ‘Mrs. Phares Eby, Kitchener end Miss â€" Anna Hinburg, â€" Bridgeport The funsral was held on Saturday. Interment was made in Bridgeport Cemetery. Death summoned Michael Clark at the family residence, 59 Wellingâ€" ton street, Kitchener, on Thursday,. Feb. 5th, aged 72 years. Decersed as born in We‘lesley on February 22nd. 1853 and was an invalid. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. A. Tracey, Miss K. Clark and Miss M. Clark all of Kitchener. Friends in Winterbourne and disâ€" trict learned with regret of the death on Wednesday, February 4 of Alexâ€" ander Hauch in his 76th year at the ~esldence of bis brotherâ€"Inâ€"Jaw. Feliv Lehman and Mrs. Lebman in Winterâ€" hourne. The decensed was born in New Germany. He is survived by two brothers, Christian of Weisenâ€" burg and William of Elora and by his sister, Mre. Lehman. The funâ€" cral was held on Friday morning to St. Bonfface church, New Germany. Mrs. Henry Johnston A mecseage was recelved by relaâ€" tives in Waterloo announcing the death of Mrs. Henry Johneon, nee Hannah Rose at Fernie, BC. She was well known in the Twin City where they formerly resided. Wm. Johnston, $9 Queen St., Waterloo, is a brother and Misa Hedwig Johnaton a stster. The death took place February 2 af Mrs. Andrew Tilley, nee Margaret Leggett, at the home of her daugh ter, Mrs. Robert Lowry, II the Con ~ession, Mornington, aged 81 years Her husband predeceased her by 11 years. She is survived by a fam ily of two eons and three daughters John Merkley of Kitchener. is a son The funeral took place Wednesday Afternoon to Fairview cemetery, Lisâ€" towel, for interment. Mra. Carolina Kudob The death occurred at the resiâ€" dence of Mrs. W. Dolson, Galt, on Jan. 29th, of Mrs. John Kudob in her 88th year. She is survived by two daughters and one son, Mrs. W. Dolson, Galt, Mr. Fred Kudob, of Stratford, and Miss Martha Kudob of Kitchener. The funeral was held on Saturday from the Ratzâ€"Bechtel funeral home, 178 South Queen St. \r. and Mrs. A. McDonald of New Umndee and Mr. and Mra. J. T. Tiey of Kitchener. The death occurred on Friday at 11 North Bby street, Kitchener, of Mrs. Maude Marie Merkley in her 53rd year. The late Mrs. Merkley !ived on a farm near Wilmot Cantre In early life resided in Toronto and later in Cleveland, coming to Kitchâ€" ener slx yeas ago. She was married to Wesley Cleveland Merkley in Cloveland on Feb. 16, 1916. She i: survived by her husband, three brothers, Nathaniel of Wiilmot Cen tre, Rdward of Kitchemer, and Or phan of Toronto, and three sisters Gertrude R. Hux of Chicago, Mre. A Snider of Kitchener and Mro Savrid Otto of Wilmot Centre. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from her home to First Mennomite church for services. Interment was made in the Rast Bnd Mennonite cometery. Jacob B. Muter The death took place on Thursday at Loreburn, Saskatchewan, of Jacob B. Muter, in his 55th year. The late Jacob B. Muter was born in Waterloo county but has lived in Western Canada for 30 years. He was a general merchant at Loreburn and a brother of Sheldon Muter of Kitchener. Among the friends from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mre. Bamuei Linder The death occurred at St. Mary‘s hoepital, Kitchener, on Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, of Mrs. Samuel Linder, 1$4 Breithaupt street. f John Neubauer John Neubauer who came to Caâ€" nada from Germany three years aso, passed away at the Freeport Sanaâ€" torium on Wednesday, Jan. 28th. The funeral was held at Waterloo St. Louis R.C. Church on Friday. Mre. Ezra Bauman Death claimed Barbara Bauman wife of Ezra Bauman, on Saturday near Erbsville, aged 72 years. The funeral was held on Tuesday. A more extended notice of the meeting will appear in next week‘s insue. William Yentz The death took place at the St Mary‘s hospital on Feb. 6th of Wm Yentz of Rosedale, in his 54th year. The joint debate between repre sentatives of the Kitchener Boar? of Trade at Kitthener next Wednes dey promises to attract agfarge Twir City audience. elected president of the We‘â€"rlo Board of Trade at the annual meet ing held on Tuesday evening. Ar Interesting review of the work wa siven by Mr. Snider and indicatec that the year 1930 was perhaps th« most active and productive of goor ‘esults as any year in the history 0‘ the board. A. M. SNIDER REâ€"ELECTED PREf OF BOARD OF Mrs. Maude Marie Merklay Mrs. Andrew Tilley Alexander Hauch Michae! Clark OBITUARY om| There passed away at St. Mary‘s rch | hoapital, Kitchener on Tuesday, Feb. Jn|‘~d, Mre. Samuel Linder, formerly â€" Mre. Musclow. Or. Leda Snider Dr. Leda Snider, interne surgeon of the Oshawa General Hospital and ‘ormer United Church medical misâ€" sfonary, died at the hoepital on Sunâ€" lay aged 43 years. She was a wife Af Rev. A. H. Fischer, Toronto. Dr. 3nider is a daughter of Rev. D. W. 3nider a former pastor of Trinity alted Church. Messrs. Reidel and McKay, two members of the Municipal Telephone Commission spent the greater part of the afternoon at the hall being two busy men adjusting the finances and other matters relating to said cystem. They approached the counâ€" cll stating that they wish to borrow some money which is required to meet the payménts coming due. The amounts were stated and the clerk instructed to prepare the necessary Byâ€"Laws. grant, $12.50; Dan. J. Gerber, refund of dog tax, $2.00; Gordon Peters & Co., for auditing 1930 books and accounts $150.00; Martin L. Kiesâ€" wetter, work on road 12, $5.50; P. Herrgott, work on road 13, $7.50; Martin Lienhardt, work on road 21, $13.50; J. J. Gilliland, work on road 28, $3.00; H. Doherty salary, $22.50; A. E. Reiner. bolts and epikes, $12.â€" 20; C. W. Wilker, gas and oil a/c, $9.67; Jac. M. Ziegler, right of way of ditch, road 2, $1.00; Adam Hahn, right of way of ditch. road 2, $1.00; Total. $241.07.â€"Carried. Payments of Accounts ‘Moved by L. Baechler seconded by G. J. Voll, that the following acâ€" counts be pald and that the treasurâ€" Not being so busy the question of economy was introduced and disâ€" cuseed with the result that the Township Roads Superintendent was Instructed not to allow any of the road commissioners to do any work on township roads unlese orders were given by him to do so. or issue cheques in payment of same. Hospital for Sick Cyligrep. Toronto, An agreement between the Corâ€" poration of the township of Wellesâ€" ley of the first part and the Bank of Nova Scotla of the othtr part was completed by which authority was given to borrow from said Bank the money mentioned in said Byâ€"Law. Motion introduced by Baechler and Burnett council adjourned to Monday March the 2nd, 1931, 10 o‘clock in the forencon. St. Clements, February 5th, 1931. Peter F. Schummer, Clerk. Mrs. Sophie Burgetz There pasced away on Sunday afâ€" ternoon Mrs. Sophile Burgetz, widow [ the late August Burgetz, aged 75 vears. Her husband predeceased her :0 years. She is survived by her dopted son, Mr. Allan Bortz, one ‘rothet, J. K. Moss of Centreville nd one sister, Mrée. Frank Hertel of entreville. Two sistere and one »rother predeceased her. The funerâ€" u_ was held on Wednesday with a private service at the house. then to he â€" Sterling _ Avenne _ Mennonite ‘hurch for services. Interment was made in the East End Cometery. Byâ€"Law 968, to borrow money from the Bank of Nova Scctia, Linwood, ihe sum of $20,000.00 was written in with interest at the rate of six per cent. per annum, eaid Byâ€"Law dated, signed and sealed. During the same week, February ‘he 25th, 26th and 27th, immediately following the Conference, there will "e held in the Convocation hall, University of Toronto, the annual meeting of the Ontarto Good Roads Association. This will enable those sttending the Conference to attend this very important meeting. A letier _ was received from John steckle, R.R. 2, Kitchener, representâ€" .ng the Waterloo County trustee and atepayers association, also asking linancial assistance to defray the >rdinary expenses incurred such as hall rent, postage, advertising and speakers â€"expenses. He stated that none of their officials are paid sulartes. Two representatives, of this township, E. Kaufman and T. Cooper are on the executive of said association. Alverda W. Stark A sufferer from asthma the past ‘ew months, Alverda Stark, a rest ‘ent of Waterloo for five years ilept pencefully away at his home 9 /lctoria St., at 8 o‘clock Friday mornâ€" ng Jan. 30th in hie 69th year. He was i succeseful farmer near Hawkeeâ€" «llle for many years. There aurvive. i widow, three sons, Robert and Cameron of Waterloo and Harold of Elora, one daughter, (Mrs. Ernest corbett of Vancouver, B.C., and one ister, Mre. Thomas Matthewa of Elâ€" mira. The funeral took place on Wonday at two o‘clock with service« it the house, conducted by Rev. H. A. Kellerman of the Evangelical ‘hurch, Waterloo. Interment was nade in the Evangelical cemetery at 3t Jacobs. Notice was received from the Chief Engineer of Municipal Roads that the 17th annual conference on Road Construction for County and Townehip Road Superintendents and ‘ther officlals will be held at Toronto in the Forester‘s hall, 22 College St.. February the 23rd and 24th next. A circular was received from the Hospital for sick children. Toronto, isking this council for a grant in support of said Institution. In like manner a solicitation was ‘eceived from the Salvation Army, it Hamilton, for financial support in he upkeep of their Rescue Home. Wellesley Municipal Counci! met ut the township hall, Crouma Monâ€" ‘ay, Fobruary the 2nd, 19§1, 10 »clock in the forencon to hold their wecond meeting for the current year All the memberse were present 2. A. Wagner, the reeve, presided. The minutes of the previous ses on were read and adopted. TYoad Work Must Be Authorâ€" ized.â€"Loan Granted to the Municipal Phone System. Mre. Bamue! Linder TOWNSHIP COUNCL