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"Since we are convinced that as our Sunday goes so also goes the church we pledge our persistent enâ€" deavors toward the preservation of the integrity of the Lord‘s Day and that we will render most cordial support to the Lord‘s Day Alliance in its commendable purpose to this end. RPeese, W. 0. Hayne, W. J. Zimmerâ€" man. Mrs, N. Kaufman. Mrs. Emily Graf. Miss Lillian Breithaupt. Friday Sessions At the afternoon session of the conâ€" ference on Friday, Bishop Dunlap, D.D., coducted the devotional exerâ€" cises. Rev. J. P. Hauch introduced three ministers of the United Brethâ€" ren in Christ Church,. Rov. S. M. Roadbhouse, president of the Hamilâ€" ton conference of the United Church and Rev. R. G. Peever, president of the United Church, London conferâ€" ence. These two ministers returned the goodwill visit made to the Unitâ€" ed Church annual conference last year by Rev. J. P. Hauch and Rev. E. H. Bean, of Hanover, Reports of the presiding elders of the varions districts were read and adopted. The tormation of an organization similar to the Social Service Council, was «tressed. This body devoted time to special study of industrial, commercial and social conditions. The following were named as repreâ€" sentatives to the Dominion and proâ€" vicial council: E. H. Beag, J. G. Litt, 1. H. Wagner, A. Clemens, W. E. "That we deeply deplore the everâ€" growing disregard of obligation and privilege in this respect. The lack of serious thought, the glving to mere pleasure the supreme place on the Lord‘s Day, nullify one of the fundamental precepts of God. A brief address was given by Bishop Derstine of the Mennonite Church in â€" Kitchener. _ Greetings from the Illinois conference were brought by Rev. W. B. Cox of Harâ€" risburg. Pa., executive general secreâ€" tary of the Board of Church extenâ€" sion. Mr. Cox said the church exâ€" tension _ fund _ totalled _ $1.500,000 which amount they hoped to inâ€" crease. Subscription: may be made by direct contribution through beâ€" quests and the annuity system. These funds draw $y per cent interâ€" est during the life of the donar. The The conference also went on re cord as strongly opposed to the liquor traffic and asked that Canada protest to the League of Nations against the use of St. Pierre and Miquelon as bases of supply for illkâ€" cit liquor traffic in the United States, a copy of the resolution to be sent Premier Bennett and Rt. Hon. W. L. M. King. A resolution protestâ€" ing against this falsified advertising propaganda by the tobacco trade was also unanimous!y passed Lord‘s Day Priceless Heritage Resolutions were endorsed deplorâ€" ing the ever growing. Calvin, the elevenâ€"yearâ€"old son of Mr. and ‘Mrs. Emmanuel Gerber met with a painful and distressing misâ€" fortune by having the thiumh of his right hand severed below the second joint. He was aseisting hie father in fixing a pump and in lowering the pipes into the well by means of a chain and vice the chain elipped and the lad‘s hand was caught beâ€" tween the chain and vice severing The Canada Conference of the Evangelical church which concluded its annual seselos at Elmira on Monâ€" day in resolutions passed took emâ€" phatic stand against the declaraâ€" tions against desecration of the Sabbath, the increasing prevalence of divorce, the liquor and drug trafâ€" fic. Companionate marrlages were also severely scored and called a modern abomination, the very esâ€" sence of indecency and repugnant to all right minded people. BOY HAS Calvin Gerber, Aged 11 Years, Injured While Helping Father. the thumb MRS. JOHN ZINN PRESENTED WITH SILVER SET Honored by Evangelical Church Ladies‘ Aid.â€"To Organize Mission Circle. The regular meeting of the lAdiea'l Ald and W.M.S. of the Evangelical Church was held on Monday even Ing. An Interesting misalonary proâ€" gram was given. Mre. Don Merner gave a missionary talk. The guest epeaker for the avening was Mra. A K. Crea@man of Waterloo. branch organizer of the Young Girl«® Misâ€" efon Circle, who gave a talk on orâ€" ganization work. It was decidbd to arrange a Young Girls‘ Missionary Circle in the near future. Following the meeting Mre. John Zinn wae presented, on bebalf of the ledies with a silver cream and angar «et, the presentation being made by Mra L.. Hostetiler and Mra. Roy C. Lack hardt. Mra. Zinn. who wa« taken by surprise made a reply of appreciaâ€" tion. Mre. Zinn will leave in the near future to re«ide in Kitchener. Stirring Addresses Delivered by Bishop Duniap, D.D., Rev. Dr. W, L. Boliman and Others at the Annual Canada Conferâ€" ence of the Evangelical Church Concluded at Elmira on Monday.â€"Move to Lengthen Pastoral Terms of Ministers Voted Down.â€"1932 Conference in Kitchener. Emphatic Stand Taken Against Divorce, Liquor Mr. and Mre. Ruasel Raney and family of Tara «pent the weekâ€"end with Mre. Raney‘s parenta, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hildebrand. VOL. 45, NO. 17 _THE WATERLOO CHRONICLE _ Social Service J «ROBT. BEAN AND THUMB SEVERED ; A. R. G. SMITH WIN And The Drug Traffic NEW HAMBURG t‘ons $19.64, per capita subscriptions to missions, $287. The general misâ€" slon fund received $11,518.27, while the conference mission fund was benefitted to the extent of $12,714.37. In all $24,232.64 was given toward missions, . while contributions | for gemeral benevolences for 1930 total $4,952. The session on Thursday evening was in charge of chairman Norman E. Ratz, of Waterioo. A etitrring adâ€" dress was delivered by Bishop J. F. Duniap, D.D., Cleveland, Ohio. his subject being "Evangelism." In the absence of the choir which furnishâ€" ed the music at the St. Jacobs‘ Church, the conference quartet comâ€" posed of Revs. E. Burn, W. M. Sip pell, A. W. Sauer and K. Gretzinger, cang. Mrs. Fred Watson of Toronto played the organ. The scripture lesson was read by A. K. Cressman of Waterloo. At the St. Jacobs Evangelical Church on Wednesday, Clarence Krusbe acted as chairman and the choir of New Hamburg furnished the music. The principal speaker was Rev. Dr. Praetorius, who spoke on the subject "What is the place and program of the young people‘s movement." The church property within the conference has a valuation of $701,â€" 128. There are 69 congregations with a membership of 8,515, gain of 32 members over the previous church year. The conference has 41 itinerâ€" ant ministers and °7 clergymen who have no charges «xty nine Sunday «chools have a enrolment of 9,880 with an average attendance of 5,185. ‘ The recommendations of the genâ€" eral conference for changing various parts of the church discipline were adopted except one clause which would abolish the limited pastoral terms of seven years. Rev. E. H. ’an of Hanover, a delegate to the general conference spoke against ilhe recommendation. â€" Rev. J. P. Hauch, also a general conference delegate favored the clause as read. Rev. H. A. Kellerman of Waterloo, before the general conference was opposed to the change but after hearing arguments of various speakâ€" ers decided it a good thing, particuâ€" larly in large centres, like Chicago, where it takes three years to get acâ€" quainted with the people of his disâ€" trict. Rev. E. Burn favored a change of ministere after a seven years‘ pertod j Accept Invitation to Kitchener The â€"invitation â€" given by â€" Zion Charch congregation to hold the next conference in Kitchener was accepted. The total collected for all purâ€" poses in 1930 was $160.658.95. The membership of conference churches stands at 8,515, per capita contribuâ€" The Evangelical C. E. societies noumber 72 with a membership of 2.191. Twenty two Women‘s Mission Societies, have 759 members and 43 Ladies‘ Alds report having 1.405 members. Mcesrs. Robert J. Bean and A. R. G. Smith were two of the seven sucâ€" cessful competitors in the Library Service Essay competition conducted by the Canadian School Journal the ‘ofl’lrlal Organ of the Trustees and Ratepayere Aseociation. The awards were eets of books donated by the publishing firms of the city of To ronto. To Form Club. It is proposed to organize a Baby Beef (Club competition open to Junior Farmars of Waterloo, Oxford and Perth counties. Exhibitors will compete at the New Hamburg Fair, September 12th. 1931. Young farâ€" ‘marn intereeted may secure particuâ€" lare before May 15th on application ‘o A. R. G. Smith, secretary of Wilâ€" not Agricultural Society or G. H. Meyers. Manager Bank of Comâ€" merce, New Hamburg. Ont Start Operations. Auditors _ appointed _ were â€" John Zinn of New Hamburg and Rev. C. H. Cornwell of Willoughby. Each Presented With Set of Books Former Resident Dies in Alabama.â€"Other Greetings were sent to the Iliinois conference through Roy H. Steller of Harrisburg, Pa., and also to the Michigan conference through Rev. C. G. Kaatz of Viecksburg, ~Mich. objective for the next three years is $1,000,000 The fine weather of the past few lays has dried the land so that many ‘armers have started &pring operaâ€" ‘lone on their farms. Thare was not ‘he least sign of a flood. The realâ€" lents in the lower parts of the town ‘acaped the neual damage and inâ€" convenience occasioned by water (Mlled cellara Appoint Caretaker. The local Park Board met on Monâ€" lay and opened the tenders for care ‘tm Mr. John Lennox received the ip \:mem at a salary of $30.00. Ed. Rizhiler received the contract for levelling the baseball diamond and filling the ground. Mr. and Mrs. George Han::uy and eone Norman and Ted of AStratâ€" tord epent Sunday with the former‘s parents, Mr. ad Mre. Sam Hathaway (Continued on Page #) Sunday Services The Sunday «ervices both at El Reports Presented IN ESSAY CONTEST News Ottawa District Arnprior, Rev, A. F. Stoltz; Golden Lake, Rev. I. H. Pletch; Locksley, Rev. J. E. Bender; Parry Sound, Rev. J. N. Wettlaufer; Pembroke, Rev. W. O. Hayne; Rockingham, Rev. J. M. Oestreicher. Hanover District Chesley, Rev. J. G. Burn; Elmâ€" wood, Rev. F. Meyer; Hanover, Rev. E. H. Bean; Listowel, Rev. L. H. Wagner; Mildmay, Rev. G. F. Brown; Milverton, Rev. E. Burn, Normanby, Rev. N. R. Ernst; Port Elgin, Rev. J. D. Fenner, from South Cayuga; Walâ€" lace, Rev. C. R. Krauth; North Cenâ€" tral College, Naperville, IIL., Prof, E. E. Domm; Rev. J. K. Schwalm, member Mildmay quartefty conferâ€" ence. Stratford District ‘Crediton, Rev. W. M. Sippell; Dashâ€" wood, Rev. A. W. Sauer; McKillop, Rev. G. L. Gross; Rodney, Rev. F. B. Meyer:; Sebringville and Fullarton, Rev. H. H. Leibold; South Easthope, Rev. W. A. Durst; Stratford, Rev. J. P Hauch:; Tavistock, Rev. W. E. Beese; Zurich, Rev. W, Y. Drejer. Waterloo District Bridgeport, Rev. W. J. Zimmerâ€" man; Elmira, Rev. W. D. Becker; Kitchener Calvary, Rev. J. B. Dengis; Kitchener Zion, Rev. G. F. Barthel, Assistant pastor and director of youth activities, Rev. Paul Price; New Hamburg, Rev. A. E. Pletch; North Easthope, Rev. J. S. Burn; Rogeville, Rev. W, 8. Henrich; St. Jucobs, Rev. W.J. Yager, from Atterâ€" cliffe; Waterloo, Rev. H. A. Kellerâ€" man; D. H. Brand, member of New Hamburg quarterly conference; J. A. Schmitt, member of Kitchener Zion quarterly conference; J. C. Morlock, member of Waterloo quarterly conâ€" ference; J. G. Litt, member of Waâ€" terloo quarterly conference; M. G. Geil, member of Kitchener Calvary quarterty conference; M. L. Wing, member of Kitchener Calvary quartâ€" erly _ conference; _ W._ Berberich, member of Kitchener Zion Church quarterly conference; O.G. Hallman, member Roseville quarterly conferâ€" ence; S. R. Knechtel, member St. Jacobs quarterly conference; S. R. Knechtel, St. Jacobs, superannuated, attached to St. Jacobs quarterly conâ€" ference. One of the best known and able ministers, Rev. S. R. Knechtel, pasâ€" tor of the St. Jacobs church was superannuated. He will be succeedâ€" ed at St. Jacobs by Rev. W. J. Yager, of Attercliffe. Stationing Committee Report Hamilton District Attercliffe, Rev. N. E. Dahms, from Campden; Campden, Rev. N. H. Reibling. returning to active work; Hamilton, Rev. A. Clemens; Morris ton, Rev. J. H. Grezebach; Pelham, Rev. Clayton Heckendorn; Selkirk, Rev. W. H. Campbel}; South Cayuga, Rev. K. Gretzenger, from Port El gin; Willoughby, Rev. C. H. Cornâ€" well. The report of the Stationing Comâ€" mittee at the Evangelical conference presented on Monday showed only feur changes in pastoral appointâ€" ments. Rev. H. A. Kellerman, will continue as pastor of Emmanuel Church, Waterloo, Rev. G. F. Barthel at Zion Chuch, Kitchener, Rev. Mr. Zimmerman at Bridgeport, Rev. J P. Dengis at Calvary Church, Kitchâ€" ener and Rev. J. P. Heuch at Stratâ€" ford. Thera were no changes in the apâ€" pointment of the presiding elders which are as follows: Hamilton district, Rev. A. Clem ens; Hanover district, Rev. E. H Bean; Ottawa district, Rev. W. O Hayne; Stratford district, Rev. J. P Hauch; Waterloo district, Rev. H. A Kellerman. Maxime Ethier, convicted murderâ€" er, died in his cell at the Montreal Jail April 3, a heart attack, followed by paralyaia. proving fatal. Ethier was to have been hanged on June 19 for the murder of Luclen Levesque. fellowâ€"employee of the Montreal Tramways, who was found in a clothes cupboard in Ethier‘s home mira and St. Jacobe were attended by hundreds of people from far and near who crowded the edifices to caâ€" pacity. The sermon was preached by Bishop Dunlap, D.D. The devoâ€" tional exercises were led by Rev. H. A Kellerman. Appropriate music was furnished by the church choir The misaionary rally in the afterâ€" noon taxed the capacity of the church and an overflow meeting was held in the United Church, Rev. J. P. Hauch presided, while Dr. W. L Bollman, Cleveland, was the princiâ€" pal epeaker. The orphena‘ male chorns of Kitchener, directed by R. A. McGillivray, sang several selecâ€" tiona in effective style. Rev. J. R. Niergarth, aecretaryâ€"treasurer of the superannuation fund, aleo spoke. STATIONING COMMITTEE GIVES REPORT Rev. S. R. Knechtel Retires From Active Ministry; Sucâ€" ceeded by Rev. W. J. Yager of Attercliffe.â€"Four Changes. At Gale Preabyterian Church Rev. N. H. Reibling preached while Rev W. J. Zimmerman of Bridgeport and Rev. Wm. Sippell conducted the aerâ€" vice in the United Church. Presented With Roses A happy feature at the Zion Church service was the presentation of a bouquet of 40 roses to Rev. Mr. Becker, pastor, who completes forty yeare in the ministry. Ruth Playâ€" ford and Bernice Thur, two little girle, made the presentation. MURDERER DiES WATERLOO, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,APRIL 23, 1931 To Erect $10,000 â€" Building. 250 Attend Annual Banquet. NEW QUARTERS FOR LEGION IN TWIN CITY The Kitchenerâ€"Waterlo® branch of the Canadian Legion at a recent meeting decided to etect permanent quarters. a building 32 x 64 feet, one story on Duke St., at a cost of ahom‘ $11,000,. The citlizens trust commit iee. comprising J. A. Harper, Dr. W } Is Hilliard, L. MeBruce, Issac Mns«“ ters, wecretary, and J. B. Weaver, sanctioned the proposal. \ The annual meeting and banquet of the local Legion was attended by 250 people including several from Australia. Lt. Col. F. G. Picking of St._ Thomas | was | the | principal speaker. â€" Mayor William Uffelnun of Waterioo. an active officer in the Great War. introduced Mayor ©C. M. Bezeau of Kitchener, who exten‘ad a hearty welcome to the guests pr+ sent from Stratford, Brantford, Ausâ€" tralia, Galt, Preston, Heapeler in other points. In extending his welâ€" come Mayor Bezeau sald: "I was touched a few moments ago by the enthusiasm with which "The Old Flag" was sung in view of the fact that thrones are tottering today. 1 have given much consideration to "The Old Flag" and [ am eure our flag will endure centuries after other flags have disappeared. It does «eem strange when thrones are fallâ€" Ing. the British throne seems to be more â€" firmly entrenched in â€" ou hearts. There is a reason. Mayor Uffelman has stated that while he is Mayor of Waterloo he le one of the boys. Let that be firmly etched on your minda. Never have we had a ’nmnarch who has kept ao closely in touch with his people as King George. and as long as he does this, lt‘ne British throne will remain steadâ€" fast even when we and he have !pmed on." of the passing of Mrs. Susannah Snider, widow of the late John B. |Snider, which took place at 6.45 |o‘clock on Monday evening ut the home of her dml?hter Mrs. George | Wegenast, 217 King él. 8., Waterâ€" |loo, with whom she bhad made her \huome since the death of her husâ€" bund on October 5th, 1917. Deâ€" ceased, who was in her 89th year, ‘hud been in failing health since April 15th, 1929, when she suffered a fractured hip in a fall at her home, since which she was confined to the house. Until a few days beâ€" fore her death she was alert of mind and took a keen interest in the happenings of the day. Mrs. Snider was one of the pioneers of Waterâ€" loo and highly esteemed by all who bud the privilege of her ucqunint-‘ unce. A large number of friends and relatives, many from a distance, atâ€" tended the funeral which was held on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o‘clock from . the residence, 217 King St. S. A simple and impresâ€" sive service was conducted by Rev. Finlay Matheson, pastor of the Waterloo First United Church, of which deceased was a faithful memâ€" ber. Beautiful floral tributes sent by friends banked the ceasket and drawing room and included a wreath from the Ladies‘ Aid of the United Church of which the deceased was an honorary president. Interment took place in Mount Hope Cemeâ€" tery. The pall bearers were H. A. Simpson, W. E. Lorig, A. H. Devitt, Arthur Foster, Horbert Moyer and M. S. Hallman. Among those from a distance atâ€" tending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Simpson, Mrs. G. F. Marshall, Mrs. G. E. Meyers and Master Hatrry Marshali, all of Monâ€" treal, and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Long of Brantford. There survive a family of four daughters, namely: Mrs. George Wegenast and Mrs. M. S. Hallman, both of Waterloo, Mrs. H. Simpson of Montreal, umi Mrs. W. E. Long of Brantford. Iso a number of grandchildren and great grandâ€" children. She was predeceased by three brothers, Cyrus, Peter and William Moyer, and three sisters, Mrs. Dilman_ Kolb, Mrs. Josiah Betzner and Miss Elizabeth Moyer, all of Kitchener. The late Mrs. Snider was born in Williamsburg, near Kitchener, on August 25th, 1842, a daughter of the late William Moyer and Mary Erb, who were among the early settlers in Waterloo County, coming from Pennsylvania. She was marâ€" ried to John B. Snider, who, for a long period of years was one of Waterloo‘s most prominent business men. The toast to the Legion was proâ€" posed by Capt. W. Innes, preaident of the Port Credit Legion. An adâ€" dress was also given by Lt. Col. F. J Picking on #he problems of Legions. M The question of penaions was disâ€" cuased. R. G. Rager was given a life membership in the Canadian Legion. Past president badges were presentâ€" ed to C. Hobeon, R. N. Gillesple, A. M. Morton. C. F. Abbott and Dr. J W. Hagey. Musical numbers com prised, selections sung by ‘"The Happy Cousine Party", compriaing Oscar Weichel, D.C.M.. N. Ruppel and Arthur Lawton. Esteemed Wateriloo Citisen Died on Monday Evening.â€"Funeral Held Toâ€"day. A large circle of Twinâ€"City friends learned with sincere regret MRS. J. B. SNIDER PASSES AWAY; IN HER 89th YEAR |\Skill of Surgeon‘s Knife Gives 1 Vision to Lad Born | Without Pupils. Waterloo lost one of its best known bandamen on Thursday morning in the person of Charles Treusch. 82 North Queen St., aged 69 years, who died at the General hospital in Toâ€" rente where he was a patient for three weeks. He had been ill for several months. and was highly esteemed by all. In all the thirty five years he enjoyed the unique record of missing but one rehearsal. He was a member of the bond executive and a past president oi the society. There survive a wife, three sons, Harvey, Armand of Waterloo and Al fred of Kitchener, one daughter, Mrs. Leo Cotey, Waterloo, six sisâ€" ters, Mrs. M. Evans, North Dakota, Mre. E. Coffey, Mrs. R. Gelb, Miss Louise _ Treusch, _ Chicago, _ Mre. Henry Reuel, Waterloo and Mrs. C Slender, Hamilton, two ‘brothers. John Treusch, Kitchener and Peter Treusch, St. Catharines. For a period of 35 years Mr. Tieusch was the able drummer in the Waterloo Musical Society band The body was brought from Toâ€" ronto to Waterloo Thursday night and rested at the Letterâ€"Dreisinger Funeral Home until Saturday afterâ€" oun. The funeral services were held from the late home on Sunday afterâ€" neon. Members of the Musical Soâ€" ciâ€"ty band of which deceased was long identified attended the funeral in a body. Interment was made in Mount Hope cemetery. Beautiful Noral tributes were sent by friends and included a wreath from the Muâ€" sical Soclety. Passed Away at the Toronto Genâ€" eral Hospital.â€"Aged 69 Years. The pall bearers wore W. S. Shep purd, Peter Roos, George Hoffman, Alex _ Bauman. Adam _ Uffelman, Harry Kress. Mr. Brenneman moved onto the farm three years ago. He stated that this was the third fire on the facm. 65 years ago the barn was destroyed by lightning and in 1915 the house on the farm, owned at that time by Jonas Boshart, was burned. It was said that Mr. Brenneman saw two suspicious characters leayâ€" ing the fire and High Constable McCoy was notified and a search of the immediate vicinity made but no clue was found of the men supposed to have set fire to the barn. It is reported that the barn was in â€"ured in an Amish insurance comâ€" puny for about $5,000. CHARLES TREUSCH, WELL KNOWN BANDSâ€" MAN, IS DEAD YOUTH ONCE BLIND BEHOLDS NEW WORLD Eyes which never saw bmugm’ The April meeting new sensations and revelations beâ€"‘inâ€"titute, which was yond expression to Earl Musselman, |il <torical Rescarch 2%. whose vision hes been made by hell at the home of er "I _ was completely fooled." he «ald. "I thought I knew ‘what it vas all about,‘ but | was wrong. Musselman was born without pupile un his eyes‘ Six weeks ago Dr. G. H. Moore. a speclalist on the staff of the Graduate hospital. at Philadelâ€" pala, Penn., performed an operation On March 30 the bandagea were removed and Muaselman beheld a new world. When Musselman looked at himâ€" self in a mirror he jokingly remarkâ€" e that he "looked something like he thought a monkey looked." But he m/mitted that everybody, including himeelf, was better looking than hie "mind picture" of them Mr. Brenneman states that as he was retiring for the night he heard a loud noise like an ex;*:siun and looking out of the bedroom window sa w tge northwest corner of the barn in flames. With the assistance of neighboring farmers he was able by quick wori to save part of the implements. The heat, however, was so intense that by the time the cattle and horses were saved it was impossible to rescue the calves. MURDERER APPEALS CASE Abraham Steinberg will not hang aa sentenced on April 21 for the murder of his nephew and businees partner, Samuel Goldberg, and may not hang at all. The appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada agai{nst his conviction will be proceeded with, it was learned laet night, and as the court does not sit until April 28 his counsel will apply fer the reprieve provided for under the criminal code in such cases. With the chief justice and Mr. Justice Grant writing dieâ€" senting minority opinions the Onâ€" tario appelate . division | diamiesed earlier, Steinberg‘a first appeal from his conviction in the assizes and the ‘-ontonco to hang on April 21. The dissensicn automatically gives the imdomn.d man the right to appeal at Ottawa merely by filing notice. Fire believed to have been of inâ€" cendiary origin destroyed the large bunk barn, straw shed and pig pen on Sunday night on the farm of Ezra Brennemen, one mile northâ€" west of St. Agaths. The fire, which started :horl% after ten o‘clock, attracted hundreds of people, the flames lifhting the sky for many miles. he roads nearby were crowded with long lines of motor cars. The loss, estimated at about $5,000, included four calves, 50 chickens and half of the farm imâ€" plements. BARN BURNS TO GROUND AT at $5,000.â€"Calves Burned. Incendiarism Suspected. ST. AGATHA |_ Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Fleming and family spent Sunday with the forâ€" mer‘s parents in Poole. ‘ Mrs. Oliver Nahrgang and Mre. [Wim. Cannard spent Sunday in Kitâ€" \chener Due to the fine weather we have had during the past week, a few of the more progressive farmers finishâ€" (ed seeding and are now assisting [their neighbors. , Mr. and Mrs W. Helwig and daughter Grace spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F. Schramm. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cook epent Sunday evening with the former‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Jolhn Becker and Jack Tye of Milverton moved their houschold effects here last week to Mr. ad Mrs. W Quinian and chifâ€" dren and M. Hoy of Stratford spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Oliver Nalrgang and family. Mrs. Fred Walker and son Kenâ€" neth, and daughter Enid, and Mrs. Avctin Young and baby of Toronto called .on Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walker and family and T. G. Walker aud sister Clara on Saturday last. Mr. and Mrs. John Steckenreiter and family. Miss Hannah Winkler, Mics Daisy Winkler and Miss Alice Scott, all of Waterloo, spent Sunday ifternoon with Mr. and Mre. Thos. Wonzel. Miss Madge Cook spent a few duys last week with her brother Etrnie Cook near Ayr. lustrated Lecture. &A literary meeting of the A.Y.P.A. will be held on Monday evening, April 2?ith in the Haysville hall at 8 a‘clock, when a lecture entitled ‘Early and Modern Methods of Comâ€" munication", will be given by R. W. (iaham of the Bell Telephone Co., yI Stratiord. This lecture will be frlly illustrated with several interâ€" csting reels of moving pfctures. A balt hours play. entitled "‘Father (Changes his Mind" will be played by th« members of the dramatic club. This program is a tare treatâ€"don‘t m‘ss it. No admission. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Cook of Detroit, Mich., spent last week with Mr. and Mts. Perey Weicker, Mrs. Weicker and danghter Dorothy returning to Detroit with them. spend the summer months on the furm helonging to their sonâ€"inâ€"law, 1D¢. P. 12 Tye: Mr. Clarence Graham couple of days last week â€" end Mrs. E. Cook near Ayr Mr. and Mrs. E. Z. Mclotyre and (.mily spent Sunday with friends in kitchener. EXCELLENT PROGRAM AT WOMEXN‘S INSTITUTE MEETING, RECENTLY Interesting Talk on Birth and Early History of Village by Mrs. H. Bauer. peper on the snbJect ‘"‘What It m« ans to he a Canadian" and Mrs. William Ellictt of Galt. district preâ€" blent. addreseed the ladiea in her wswal charming manner. The followâ€" inz muslcal numbere were also given: a piano solo by Miss Mary Hilhorn and a vocal duet by Mrs. Dave Litwiller and Miriam Hilborn. After the program dainty refreshâ€" ments were aerved. Former Resident Dead. Many people in this district were siddened to learn of the death of Mr. B. B. Krupp of New Hamburg early on Monday morning. The late Vr. Krupp had been a former restâ€" dent of this community and will be zreatly mlased by a wide circle of During the program Mre. Nell Mc Phecson of Galt, gave a «plendid (vlends and relativec here. . Mrs Mosea Bock of this village ia a sis ter of the deceased Evidence was given by Mrs. Maud Mowatt and daughter Edna, who lived with Archibald Lasby, Mre. Mowatt‘s sonâ€"inâ€"law. She said Lasby drove to Lasby‘s property, near West Montrose and cut the poles, a crossâ€"cut saw belng used. Hydro Supt. Juhnson said he understood there had been some differences beâ€" tween Lasby senior and the hydro com mission Clarence Hallman and eon Gordon of PlatteriNe Mr. Addison Hill spent Sunday at Princeton. Mr. and Mre. Theo. Buck of Hes ncler visited with Mr and Mra. John Finck on Sunday. Sunday vikitora at the home of Vr. and Mrs. Josiah Cassel were: Vr and Mrs. Ruasell of Kincardine, Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Hallman, Mrs Mr. and Mra. Joseph Hiborn Preston and Mre. Kari Kiefhaber Blair visited with Mr. and Mra. Hilborn last Thusday. in Kitchener police court on Friâ€" dey, Charles Lasby of near Rockâ€" wood and his son Archibald were charged of wilfully cutting three poles on a property in Woolwich township. They were defended by E. B. Dowdall and asked to be tried by Jury in the general seseions in June. They were remanded on $1,000 bail. TO STAND TRIAL FOR DAMAGING PROPERTY Concert Pleases A | Large Audience HAYSVILLE NEW DUNDEE spent a with Mr. of of CONVICTED OF ARSON AT 72 GETS FIVEâ€"YEAR SENTENCE Five years in penitentiary was the sentence handed out by Judge R. D. Mitton in the police court at Mcncton, April 2nd, to Leo King, 72 yearâ€"old exâ€"farmer who confessed to burning a barn at Melanson Settleâ€" ment, causing loss including liveâ€" stock of more than $1,500. The old man told the court he was only sorrty that he could "not have burned the owner, Eddie Melanson, along with the barn." Young armers interested, may se cure particulas beore May 15th on application to A. R. G. Smith, secreâ€" timy, Wilmot Agricultural Society, or G. H. Meyers, Manager Bank of Commerce, New Hamburg. Her husband Patrick McMahon died 20 years ago, leaving her penntâ€" lees. It is proposed to organize a Baby Beef Club Competition open to Junior Farmers of Waterioo, Oxford and Perth. Mr. George Muelier passed away at his home near New Dundee on Sunday morning, April 19th, in hi §3rd year, after being in ill beaith for almost a year. The deceased was horn in Germany and also lived in England for some time. He moved to this country about 18 years ago. The late Mr. Mueller was a member of the St. James‘ Lutheran Church. There aurvive a sorrowing wife, one daughter Loulsa, (Mrs. Wesley Otâ€" terbein} of Bridgeport, and two sons John of Roseville and George at home: ‘ Performers and selections of the plano classes were as follows: first year, Jean House, "Did You Ever See a Lasele"; Elleen Lowe, "Olive‘s Waltz"; Hazel Chalmers, "Blue Bird Mazurka®"; Murray Shants, "At the Party"; second year, Bobby Parsons and Bruce Matheson, duet, "Flag Day March"; Florence Gerber, "Prinâ€" cess Pat‘s March"; Dorothy Zaruke, "Saltarello"; Donald Vetter, "Hyaâ€" cinthe"; Edna ‘Kaufman, "Polish Dance"; third year, Billy Detenbeck, "Curious Story"; Lillie Freeston and Dorothy Haedke, duet, "Le Secrete." Mrs. MaMahon obtained a position knitting and sewing for the Goodwill Industries, Inc. She contiued her work until a few weeks before her death. At a birthday party fellowâ€" employes gave her last year, she sa‘d: "I guess God‘a just forgotten I‘m on earth. Or maybe He‘s just walting to come for me when there‘s no more knitting to be done." BABY BEEF CLUB COMPETITION Exhibitors will compete at New lHamburg Fair September 12th, 1931. "Grandma" Emma McMahon, who lived so long she said she feared "God had forgotten" her, dled April 2nd. at Kansas City. She was 109 years old. GEORGE MUELLER PASSES AWAY IN HIS 63rd YEAR Mr. B. B. Krupp, Former Citizen, Dies. â€" Well Known Here. Other News of Interest. Rev. G. R. Schultz conducted the funaeral service which was held in the Lutheran Church on Wednesday afternoon. Interment took piace in the Union Cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends. Personals. Miss Martha Nichol of London spent the weekâ€"end in the village. Recent visltors at the home of Mr. liâ€"nry Becker were: Miss Hermina Becker and Mr. R. Gordon of N.agara Falls and Mr. Percy Becker nf Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hiiborn and Mrs. W. Spaetzel accompanied by Mr. and Vra. J. C. Hallman of Rosebank atâ€" tended the funeral of the late Mr Henry Schaefer at Fordwich last The cheirman of the school board, Mre. 3. C. Tweed in a brief address stated that the parents and friends could observe after listening to the various numbers on the program the progrese the boys and girls had made. During the evening bouquets oi flowers were presented to Miss Van Every, Miss Watson and Miss Boyle. The program included the followâ€" ing numbers: sacred song, "Vesper Hymn". The selection by the violin class was "Summer Showers." tended t Henry _ S Saturday Mr. and Mrs. George Coleman callâ€" ed on the former‘s drother, Mr. Ernest Coleman at London last Wedâ€" nasday. « Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lennox of Stratford visited at the home of Mr. Philip Poth on Sunday The children showed careful trainâ€" ing under musical instructor, Harry Hill and his assistants, Miss (M. E. Watson and Miss B. VanEvery, of the choirs and Miss K. Montague, director of violin and Mise H. Devitt, director of the piano classes. Mr. Elmore Brown «pent the weekâ€"end at Toronto. Mr. and Mre. Melvin Snyder were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Becker at Rosevilte. Rev. and Mrs. Forsythe of Saiford viaited frienda in the village and community recently. _ _ Pupils of the Waterloo Public Schools in their annual concert st the K. & W. Collegiate on Thureday night delighted a large and appre clative crowd of parents and friends. The program included choir and inâ€" strumental numbers all of which were sung in effective and finished style. The choir comprised 160 chilâ€" dren. Waterioo School Pupiis Excel in Choir and Instrumental DiES AT 109 YEARS (Continued on Page 4) Numbers.