Sherbrooke daily record, 22 décembre 1911, vendredi 22 décembre 1911

[" Sherbrooke Daily Record.Established 1897 SHERBROOKE, QUE., FRIDAY, DECEMBER L>2, 1911.ONE CENT FURTHER INFORMATION RE \u2022 BIO BANK MERCER, Mr.Kackinnon Makes Statement\u2014How Eastern Townships Situation Will be Affected\u2014Present Local Organization Will be Maintained\u2014A Letter to Shareholders.The proposed amalgamation of the Eastern Townships Bank and Canadian Bank of Commerce, as announced in yesterday's Kccord, has caused a sensation in financial circles throughout the Eastern Townships, at, well as throughout the entire banking world.A deal in which two banks of such prominence are concerned could not but occupy the attention of other large financial institutions and of the public In general.The question of paramount importance among business men throughout the Eastern Townships is : \u201cWhat effect will this have on the Eastern Townships Bank ?\u201d When seen at his office this morning, Mr.James Mackinnon, general manager of the E.T.Bank, stated that as far as the Eastern Townships were concerned, no material changes would take place.The present stafi would be retained and the entire business of the Townships conducted from the present Sherbrooke office.He himself would occupy the Position of manager in chief of this section.It was also understood in the agreement that the present policy of the Bank would be continued and that it would not be necessary to refer to the Toronto or head office for the ratification of every transaction.As far as the Townships were concerned, the business would be bandied from the present Sherbrooke office, and the present board of directors would act as an advisory board.WILL HAVE REPRESENTATIVES ON NEW DIRECTORATE.When asked if any of the present-directors of the E.T.Bank would be appointed to the new directorate of the amalgamated banks, Mr.Mackinnon stated that three, at least, would he members of the new hoard of directors.BRANCHES OP E.T.BANK.The branches of the E.T.Bank throughout the Eastern Townships will be operated under the name of \u2018 The Canadian Bank of Commerce, with which is united the Eastern Townships Bank.\u2019\u2019 St.James St.Branch, Montreal, and the Montreal office of- the Canadian Bank of Commerce will be united, being at present only a short distance apart.The.East and West End Branches will remain whete they are, but will With this backing they will be in a better position to assist new industries, etc., and in this connection will pursue their present policy.The union will result in the creation of a bank with a paid up capital of $15,000,000 and a reserve of over $12,500,000.The aggregate assets will exceed $210,000,000, while the terr tory of the united banks will cover every portion of the Dominion, including the Yukon.The number of branches will be over 330, with representation in London, England; New York, San Francisco, and Mexico City.It will be at once seen that this union has the merit of preventing duplication of branches, inasmuch as the Eastern Townships Bank is strongly entrenched in this Province, whereas the Bank of Commerce thoroughly covers the Province of Ontario, the Maritime Provinces, the Northwest Provinces, British Columbia, and the Yukon.SHAREHOLDERS WILL MEET ON FEBRUARY 14TH.The shareholders of the E.T.Bank will meet on February 14th to pass on the agreement.The following letter, which explains the agreement, will be mailed to eacn shareholder : \u201cFor some time it has been apparent to your directors that if the expansion of the Eastern Townships Bank were to keep pace with the increased development of Canada, a material enlargement of capital would be necessary, together with a marked addition to the present staff.These needs became even more apparent on the occasion of the visit which was made to the Western Provinces by a committee of your directors in October last.There we saw\u2019 that while the growth of the country demands fresh banking facilities, the cost of establishing branches would render it impossible for our Bank with its present capital to take any prominent part in the development of the West.\u201cSince our return a suggestion has been made to us for an amalgamation with the Canadian Bank of Commerce, whereby each shareholder ot the Eastern Townships Bank is offered two shares of stock in that bank for each share held by him or her, their shares being $50, whereas the par value of ours is $100.This ACI WAS WILM ON NWS PANT.London, Ont., Jury Bring in Verdict After Lengthy Session.VICTIM DIED FROM A WOUND INFLICTED ON LEG WITH AN AXE.London, Ont., Dec.22.\u2014(Special.)\u2014 That Fred Culver died from a wound on the leg inflicted by an axe in the hands of Daniel Reynolds, and that deed was wilfully committed, was the verdict reached at 11 o\u2019clock last night by Coroner\u2019s jury.Culver was struck down with an axe in front of the Graham hotel in London Township last Thursday night, and Reynold\u2019s arrest waé.effected a few hours later.Wallace Reynolds, sixteen year old son of prisoner, gave such evidence at last night\u2019s session that Crown Attorney McKillep was forced to [comment that it was as sad a spectacle as one could witness in a civilized country.Though the proprietor of the hotel, where murder occurred, had testified that the row started because he had refused to serve the boy, the latter claimed he had had so many drinks that be could not remember anything that occurred.be known as Canadian Bank of Com- means that we are invited by the sec-merce branches.The branches of the ond largest hank in Canada to unite E.T.Bank in the west will be called with it on equal terms, two shares Canadian Bank of Commerce.The of their stock having the same par new branch of the E.T.Bank at value as one of ours, ami there could Quebec will be closed, as the Cana- be no better testimony to the high dian Bank of Commerce is already reputation which your institution en-located there.ON THE TAPIS FOR FIVE YEARS.For the past five years tne Canadian Bank of Commerce has been negotiating with the E.T.Bank for an amalgamation.Some time ago it was brought up, and the Eastern Townships directors turned it down.When the present offer was made, the directors felt bound to refer it to their shareholders.BANK OF COMMERCE DID NOT GET CONTROL.Mr.Mackinnob denied that the Canadian Bank of Commerce had secured .control of the E.T.Bank\u2019s stock.So far as he knew, the Bank of Commerce or their friends did not own a share of E.T.Bank stock.They were not forced into the amalgamation, but did so because they considered it would he to the interests of the shareholders.If the two banks unite the combined assets will be $212,000,000.FIREMAN\u2019S DOG SAVED LIVES.MASCOT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT ADDED TO LIST OF LIFE SAVING HEROES.New York, December 22.\u2014To\tthe already long list of life saving heroes of the Fire Department another new name was added.It was that of dog\u2014\u201cHappy\u201d\u2014 a Dalmatian which followed the apparatus to every fire.Three firemen were saved from a burning furniture warehouse in Harlem through the segacity of \"Happy' who climbed a ladder three stories to effect their rescue.The three firemen, 0ne of them \u201cHappy\u2019s \u201d maste had been caught at the rear of thi third floor in that dread of all firemen, the back-draught, and forced to flee.The smoke was so dense that they lost their way in their search for the window at which their ladder had been run up.Standing near the hose cart \u201cHappy\u201d beard his master\u2019s cry for help, jumped for the ladder and began climbing it .Thousand of spectators watched the black and white spotted animal as he mounted rung after rung, and several firemen who had seen the dog start up the ladde and knew something must be wrong began climbing after him.\u201cHappy\u201d reached the third floor window first, and poking his nose inside lie bega barking.The nearly suffocated firemen inside the building heard their PERSIA BACKS DOWN TO Has Notified Minister of Cz&r That All Demands Will be Agreed to.W.MORGAN SHUSTER WILL HAVE TO VACATE POSITION OF TREASURER-GENERAL Teheran, Persia, Dec.22.\u2014(Special.) \u2014 Persian cabinet has given to Russian ministers Pokboski Koz-giell,\tverbal\tassurance gf its\tintention\tto comply with demands of Russian Ultimatum.FOREIGN OFFICE NOTIFIED.London, Dec.22.\u2014(Special.)\u2014British foreign office shortly after received official connrmation from the British Minister at Teheran that Persia had yielded and had guaranteed all the demands contained in Russian Ultimatum of November 29th, These included the dismissal of W.Morgan Shuster as treasurer general of Persia since June last.The details have not yet reached the British Government, but it is believed in official circles that Russian demand that appointment of foreign advisers to Persian Government should hereafter be subjected to Russian and British approval has been found with some slight modifica.tion agreeable to both parties.OFFICERS EOilDDEN FO VISIT ENCLI Kaiser H&s Issued Decree to All His Officers.TO PREVENT THEM, AT OWN RISK, UNDERTAKING ESPIONAGE ON BRITISH TERRITORY.London, Dec.22.\u2014(Special.)\u2014Kaiser acting in his capacity as Commandet-in-Chief of German army has forbidden all his officers to visit England withour permission from Military a11 thoratives.The Kaiser\u2019s new decree is intended to prevent German officers from undertaking at their own risk ] esponage 0n British territory.Hither to this has been common practice a-mong ambitious young military men who desired to gain distinction by bringing home useful information about England\u2019s defence.This new order, however, does not mean that German officers will cease to visit England as agents of intelligence department but they will resign their commissions during period of such activity so that if they are arrested they may be described as mere civilians.joys.Throughout the Eastern Town- ! company\u2019s pet and guided by the ships the name of the Eastern Town ships Bank would everywhere be retained in conjunction with that of the Canadian Bank of Commerce.\u201cin addit on, proper care has been taken to safeguard the interests of our faithful employees, all of whom will have an opportunity to profit by the increased advantages incident to their connection with the enlarged institution.\u201cUnder the proposed arrangement the shareholders of the Eastern Townships Bank would be represented upon the Board of the Canadian Bank of Commerce by three or four of their present directors.The other members of the old board would be asked to act in an advisory capacity with reference to business transacted in the Eastexm Townships.The whole conception is to combine two great advantages, namely : a local sentiment and the great financial strength (Continued on Rage *2) harks, made their way through the smoke to the wfindow.\u201cHappy\u2019s\u201d master picked the dog up in his arms and tenderly carried him down to the street.NEW GOLD STRIKE IN ALASKA PAY DIRT $6000 TO THE TON IS REPORTED IN HAMMOND RIVER.Ruby, Ala., Dec.22.\u2014News of a rich gold strike on Hammond River has been brought here by Deputy Marshal Howell.The gold was found in a deep channel and runs $6000 to the ton at the bottom of the shaft.Pay dirt has been found in this neighborhood before, but this is tbe first time a channel has been discovered.A rush to the new diggings is in progress.\t TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES SUMMARIZING CANADIAN AND WORLD NEWS RECEIVERS FOR WABASH.Chicago, December \u201822.\u2014Judge Kobl saat, in the U.S., Circuit Court yesterday, granted the request for the appointment of ancillary receivers for the Wabash Railroad and named the same receivers who were appointed Monday by the St.Louis court.SUING HON.A.G.MACKAY.Toronto, December 22.\u2014Yesterday a statement of claim was filed at Osgoode Hall in the $50,000 suit against Hon.A.G.MncKay for the alienation of affections \u2019 of W.J.Heines\u2019 wife.Haines is a commercial traveller of Toronto.GOLD MEDAL FOR PEARY.New York, Dec.21.\u2014A communication received here from the Academy of Sports of France states that a gold medal has been awarded to Admiral Peary for the \u201cAdmirable lesson of physical energy anti moral courage that you have given to the entire world in pursuing in the midst of fatigues, sufferings and difficulties, the conquest of the North Pole.\u201d The resolution was moved by Dr.Charcot, the French Antarctic explorer.PRICE RAISED TO 810,000.Toronto, Dec.22.\u2014It transpires now that the price for Chick Gandil, first baseman of the Royals, has been raised to 810,000, by Sam Lichten-hein.FALLING EX- OFF IN CATTLE PORTS.Winnipeg, Dec.22.\u2014 That Western Canada is falling noticeably in the production of cattle for export pur- SIGNED RESOLUTION.Washington, Dec.\t22.\u2014President H» MIS OF DID L Coaticook Council Wants Piece of Properly of Old Beet Factory.CORPORATION INTENDS TO CHANGE LOCATION OF EAST CENTRAL STREET A petition was presented to Mr.Justice Hutchinson yesterday in the Superior Court which brings in mind the litigation which has been going cn for years concerning the old beet sugar factory property in Coaticook.The petition was one presented by Dr.Shurtleff, K.C., on behalf of the corporation of Coaticook, asking that an arbitrator be appointed to act for Mr.James Mackinnon in assessing the damages to bo paid by the corporation for taking a strip of land which appears in the name of Mr.Mackinnon at the Coaticook registry office.The land is required for changing the boundaries of East Central Street in Coaticook.The ing force and effect to his abrogation of the Russian treaty of 1832 this forenoon.QUARRELLED OVER DECORATIONS.New York, Dec.22.\u2014(Special.)\u2014 \u201e\t.\t,,\t,\tt ¦ Joseph Cosgrove and his friend John ?,t t»\tUv?S »» Ir\u201e \u201c\u201c\u201cl-\ttrimming a Christmas the West have been decreased two- Th , , \u201e a., a m , a ., a Brooklyn, at late hour last night, thirds.REVISION OF THE BREVIARY.Rome, Dec.22.\u2014The Observatore Romano, the official organ of the Vatican, publishes the J\u2019npe's decree ary.The principal change consists in the shortening of the.daily office recite the entire Psalter only each week read in half an hour.All priests, however, are enjoined in future to récit\" the retire Psalter only each week UNGAVA EXPEDITION SAFE.Ottawa, Dec.22.\u2014News was re.ceived from Frank W.Porter, one of the members of the Ungava gold ex.\t__,, .\t.__, looked on cut Gaddies throat Taft signed the lodge resolution giv- council had named its arbitrator, and had made a demand upon Mr.Mackinnon to appoint his.Not having done so, application was made to the judge of the court in accordance with the charter of the town.Mr, Charles E.Baldwin, collector of customs, was appointed as Mr.Mac-kinnon\u2019s arbitrator.While no reason is given for the nonappointment by Mr.Mackinnon himself, it is to be presumed that it is on account of the fact that although the property is in his name pt the registry office, the bank pretends to have no real estate or right of ownership in it, claiming that it was hid off and is being held for the Me- ¦CM NATTEB Mr.A.Gerin Has Been Proposed to Fill the Mayor\u2019s Chair, SEVERAL NAMES MENTIONED FOR ALDERMEN, AND IT IS EXPECTED THERE WILL BE ONE OR MORE CONTESTS.Coaticook, Dec.22.\u2014(Special)\u2014A1 though polling day is many weeks off, still the lines arc already pretty well drawn for a municipal contest at the beginning of next year.Under the charter there will be general qlec tions.A full board of seven aider-men and a mayor will be elected.It is the turn of a French-Canailian to hold the office of mayor.At a meeting held in the East Ward of th;; town recently the matter of mayor was discussed, and the name of Mr.A.Gerin was proposed for the office.A largely signed requisition has been, or will be, presented to him, asking him to accept the office- Considering that this was a meeting of French electors, and that no other name was proposed, it is not likely that there will be a contest for the mayoralty.Should, however, anyone come forward in opposition to Mr.Gerin, it is understood that he has signified his willingness to stand a contest if necessary.In the East Ward the retiring aldermen are J.B.Gendreau and A.L.Dupuis.Neither of these gentle men is seeking re-election.At the meeting just referred to Messrs.N.L.Vincent and E.P.Dupuis were nominated for aldermen for the ward, and the gentlemen proposed accepted the nomination.While it is, of course, not certain, it is quite probable that they will be elected by acclamation.In the South Ward there is likely to be a contest.Alderman McCurdy has issued a circular letter to the electors of the ward stating that he should be a candidate at the next election.A circular letter to the same electors has also been issued by Mr.E.C.Baldwin, who states that he, too, will be a candidate.Unless one of these gentlemen ret.lroB, which does not seem likely, there is sure to be a contest.It is not known posi tively whether Alderman \u2018Kennedy will stand again or not.If he does not, Mr.A.A.Hall has stated that he would be a candidate for tbe position, although he would not come ior-ward in opposition to Mr.Kennedy.It is also talked on the street that Mr.E.B.Fischer will be in the field, running as it were on the same ticket as Dr.McCurdy.In fact, it is pretty well understood that Mr.Fischer in response to a considerable number of electors has signified bis willingness to come into tbe field.In the Centre Ward tbe present al dermen are \"Messrs.G.W.Paige and Charles Akhurst.It is pretty well understood that Mr.Paige will be in the field on election day, even If it means a contest.Whether Alderman Akhurst will stand a contest is not known.In fact, just at the moment there does not appear to lie.much opposition to his going back by acclamation.In the North Ward Alderman Martin is again the choice of the electors.A meeting was held a few days ago and his name was the only one proposed for the position.Just what the situation will be on nomination day cannot now be said, but it is pretty safe to say that there will Ije one or two contests.when the men got into an argument, over artistic fitness of certain ornaments.According to police Cosgrove, who is 63 years old, Knocked Caddie\tu Estate\twhich it pUrchaSet! down, and then wdnle children_______________^ \u201e\u201e\u201e\u201e\u201e with carving knife, Gaddle died almost instantly.Gaddle was engaged to be warposted arthe last Hud\" married to Cosgrove\u2019s daughter.pedition which left Dane, in the Nip-pissing mining district, on the over land trail about a month ago.Thi letter son's Bay post and was brought t0 the nearest postoffice by a party of Indian fur traders and was written on December 2.All members of the party were well.some years before.CANNIBALISM IN AFRICA.New York, Dec.22.\u2014Stories of cannibalism in Africa were told by Mis- MINERS TAKE BALLOT ON STRIKE.London, Dec.22.\u2014The leaders in the Miners\u2019 Union held a conference and decided to submit the question of a national strike to a referendum vote.The men have demanded an increase in pay and better working SMUGGLING RIFLES INTO ICO.MEX- sionaries who arrived on the Minnet- con(jitjon.s put the operators refuse onka.The Rev.Dr.Currie and Mrs., .re]j(,f Currie, of Toronto, who have\tbeen \u2018 y ____________________________ Douglas, Ariz., Dec.22.- Private ^^^ Vn thc west coast of ARtoa detectives working for Arizona cor- « of havi been surrounded by poratlons reported that within the man.eating natives.-it looked pretty, last two months, 30,00 rifles have\t^ & tinle said Dr Curriey| been smuggled across the border into\t, .,\t,i i Mexico.Fifteen hundred of those into , bui:\ttnWion of \u2022\u2022 me nuuie x-suu.m omy eacn wcck declared were taken through Douglas ^\t^\t.\t- ,, The reform of the Breviary will be- alone.Eagle Pass, Tex., they said, eCgCu^ie has spent ^years in come operative in 1013.The present was the only port, on the American ,\thas been with Sir» .\"\"\" »\t«\u2022- S,\t\u201dbi-'\t\u201c \u201c\t,lEhtnh\u201d «T GOUHASSA AFTER COL SJ HOCHES.Attacks Tcheme of Minister For Military Training of Boys RIDICULES THE EXPLOITS OF COL.HUGHES IN SOUTH AFRICA DURING WAR.Montreal, Dec.22.\u2014(Special) \u2014 A leader in Le Devoir of to-day, signed by Mr.Henri Bourassa, is a bitter attack against Col.Sam Hughes, who is charged with the ntentinn of training all our boys to become militiamen and turn out bums at the expense of the country.Mr.Bourassa compared Col.Hughes to Napoleon and Alexander, and ridicules the exploits of that gentleman in South Africa.In conclusion, Mr.Bourassa says that Mr.Borden should teach Sam Hughes that he is perfectly free to shoot the moon if ne likes, but that when speaking as a minister of the Crown he should talk like a sane man.DAILY NEWS SPECIALS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE EASTERN HAD FINGER CUT OFF.Nicolet Falls, Dec.22.\u2014(Special.) \u2014 Mr.L.Smith, had one linger cut off, and another badly lacerated while at work in the shingle mill, COOKSHIRE STORE BROKEN INTO Cookshire, Dec.22.\u2014(Special.)\u2014The store of T.McRae & Co., was entered a few nights ago, and goods to tbe value of $500.stolen.ADD TO LANDED PROPERTY.Bury, Dec.22.\u2014(Special).\u2014The property known us the W.Lennox place, and owned by Mr.O.E.Prince, has been purchased by the Manes brothers The makes the fifth farm property owned by these brothers.GOOD ROADS MAKE GOOD BUSINESS.Trenholmville, Dec.22.\u2014(Special)\u2014 The roads are splendid now ami the merchants in town should have smiling faces judging by the teams that Une the roads from early morning until near midnight.SOLD TRENHOLMVILLE FARM.Trenholmville, Dec.22.\u2014(Special)\u2014 Mr.John Tinning has sold his farm and stock to Mr.Jas.Haslett.Mr.Tinning and family will shortly be leaving Trenholmville, where they have made many friends who will he very sorry to lose such good neighbor\u2019s from among them.OFFICERS WERE INSTALLED Richmond, Dec.22.\u2014(Special.)\u2014 Installation (,f officers took place at the regular meeting of the G, I.A.Sunrise Division, No.171 to B.of L.E.on Thursday afternoon, President, Mrs.W.Kelly; Vice-President, Mrs.H.Hardy, Secretary, Mrs.F.Gymer; Treasurer, Mrs.T.Morrill; Sentinel, Mrs.A.Laporte; Guide, Mrs.T.Mo Court; Mrs.(!.Pearson; Past President; Mrs.E.Hawke; Mrs.J.Miller; Marshall; Mrs.F.Johnston, chaplain; Mrs.F.Bonner, organist.MARRIAGES.TAYLOR\u2014JACKSON.Birehton, Dec.22.\u2014(Special).\u2014The marriage of Mr.R.A.Taylor, to Miss.E.Jackson, of Cookshire took place at the home of thc bride, on Wednesday, December 2fith.Rev.T.Hancock officiating.The following from this place attended: Mr.and Mrs.H.J.Tqylor, parents of the groom, Mr, and Mrs.E.B.Taylor, and Miss.E.Taylor, Mr.and Mrs.E E.\tTodd and Miss H.Todd, Mr.A.Brazel and son, Curtis, Mr.F.A.Coates and Miss Coates, Mr.am Brazjel and son, Curtis, Mr.F.A.Mrs.O.Seveigny Mr.A.Coates, Mr F.\tHodge, Rev.T.Hancock, Mrs Hancock and Master Lawrence.FALLOON\u2014 COATES.Berchton, Dec.22.\u2014(Special).\u2014A pretty wedding took place at th-Berchton Church, on December 12th.when Catherine Elizabeth, eldesl daughter of Mr.and Mrs.Jasper Coates, was united in marriage tr Mr, Albert E.Falloon of Strassburp Sask., The Church was tastily decor ated for the occasion.The Rev.T Hancock officiating.At about 7.1C p.m.amid the strains of Mendelssohn\u2019s wedding march, played by Mrs Hancock, Mrs.A.Hodgman as matron of honor, Miss G.Chambers as brides-maid, and Mr.A.N.Coates, as groomsman took their places, followed by the groom, then came the bride leaning on the arm of her Iftthr-: er.Followed the impreesiv* marriage ceremony, the choir sang \u201cO Leve j Divine\u201d During which the reghltM,' was signed.The bride was gowned In ifWJ silk, trimmed with all over silk leoe.She wore a veil caught with orange blossoms and carried white rosea.Thc matron of honor, was dressed in pale blue silk, with white silk net and pearl trimmings and carried white carnations.The brides maid was dressed in white cashmere with blue sash and tie and carried carnations.The ushers were Mr.Raymond Coates, brother of the bride, and Mr.Stewart Coates, cousin.The bride\u2019s gift to the groom was a gold fob-chain.The groom\u2019s gift to the bride, was a gold watch and chain; to the matron of honor, a pearl and amethyst brooch, to the bridesmaid, a pearl broach, to the groomsman a set of gold cuff links and scarf pin.At the reception held at the home of the bride\u2019s parents, the bride wa» the recipient of many beautiful pie sents, after which Mr.and Mrs.Falloon left for Boston and New York, the bride travelled in taupe broad cloth, with lace waist and white hat.The happy couple have the tvest wishes of thc community.- McELROY\u2014AKHURST.Coaticook, Dec.22.\u2014(Special)\u2014Tb* Methodist Church was the scene of a \\cry pretty wedding on Wednesday evening, when Miss Myrta Winnifred Akhurst, youngest daughter of Mr.and Mrs.Edward W.Akhurst, wa» united in marriage to Mr.Horae» J.McElroy, only son of Mr.and Mrs.S.J.McElroy, of Dunham, Que.Tb* church was simply but tastefully trimmed with cut (lowers and potted palms.The wedding march wm played b I\u2019rof.Hunbury, organist of the church, and Rev.A.FI.Vi»»*r, pastor, performed the ceremony.The bride, who was given away by her father, looked extremely pretty in her wedding gown of white marquisette over white satin, with pearl trimming and veil with orange blot-soms, and can led white rosea.The bridesmaid, Miss Ethel Sleeper, of Worcester, Mass., cousin of the bride, wore a beautiful gown of pink silk Voile, and large white beaver hat with white plumes and touches ol pink, and carried pink carnations.The groom was supported by Mr.Clark Dowers, and the ushers were Mr.A.Short and Mr.Merritt Smith, of the E.T.Rank; Mr.E.J.(Jrtf-ith, of Sherbrooke, and Major Martin, of Montreal.After the ceremony a pleasant re-eption was held at the home of the bride on Union street.The house was irettily decorated with cut flower» and smilax.Mr.nnd Mrs.McElroy left on th* \u2018nrly morning train for a short wed-ling trip to Montreal and other oints, returning home to spend Ihristmas, as Mr.and Mr».E.W.Akhurst leave directly after-.vards to spend the remainder of th* winter in tne south.Among those from out of town who ittended were Mr.and Mrs.H, J, JcElroy, of Dunham; Mr.and Mrs.IcElroy, of Cowansville; Miss McElroy, of Pawtucket, R.I.; Mr.and Mrs.Turner, of Cowansville; Mrs.B.S.Irwin, of Ottawa; Mrs.Blount and Miss Sleeper, of Worcester; Mr.C.H.Sleeper and Miss Doris Bleeper, «of Lancaster; Miss Doris Stevens and Mr.and Mrs.J.F.Ives, of Sherbrooke, and other friends.Jos.Coulombe Charged With Em-bezzlement of Funds.WAS SECRETARY OF THE SHOE CUTTERS\u2019 UNION IN QUEBEC CITY.Spencer, Dec.22.\u2014Accused of the embezzlement of $1100 from the Shoe Cutters\u2019 Union in Quebec, of which he was the treasurer, a man known here as Joseph La Plante, but whose real name is said to be Joseph Coul-ombe was arrested here yesterday by United States Deputy Marshal, Char- les A.Bancroft of Boston, assisted by officers of this town and South Framingham.He was taken to Boetoa where, it was expected, ho would b» taken before the United States Com-missioner this afternoon.Coulomb» had only a small amount of money when arrested.He would make no statement, but asked the officers for premission to telegraph to his wil», who is in Quebec.Coulombe, who U about fifty years old, has been treasurer of the cutters\u2019 union of Quebeo for the past ten or twelve years.BRITAIN\u2019S PLAY CENSOR SIGNS.RE- London, Dec.22.\u2014London\u2019s dramatic censor, George Alexander Red-ford, known officially as the \u201cexaminer of plays,\u2019\u2019 resigned his position yesterday.Charles R.Brookfield, who was appointed h a assistant on Nov.26 last, Is to succeed him.VHZ Wfc* * UKi' LOCAL FORECAST.Southwesterly winds, milder, light local falls.Sleet or rain.MONOTON BUILDINGS DESTROYED BY FIRE.SIX CONCERNS ARE OUT OF BUSINESS AS A RESULT.Moncton, N.B., Dec.21.\u2014Fire here destroyed four buildings and put six concerns out of business.The loss is about $30,000.Those burned out were Elliot\u2019s hardware, Boston five and ten cent store; H.L.Bass, shoe store; M.J.Steeves, confectionery; Moncton Fuel, Ice & Cartage Company, and Foster Keith, barber.All were partially insured.TURKEY WANTS MONEY.Rome, Dec.22.\u2014In diplomatic circles in Rome peace is held to depend cn whether the banking houses will refuse to lend Turkey the sinews of war.It is reported that some of them are inclined tu this attitude.XMAS MONEY During the^holiday season, tellers 1 at all ^branches of the Eastern Townships Bank in the city of Sherbrooke will pay out NEW MONEY ONLY GOLD, SILVER, COPPER & BILLS 0561 PAGE TWO.SHERBROOKE DAILY RECORD.FRIDAY.DECEMBER 22, 1911.ST.FRANCIS DISTRICT LOCAL HAPPENINGS tottj Reports Frons Correspond-eats 0! Whet Is Going On.SCOTSTOWY.( Oct îionial Correspondent.') On Wet esday evening, the \u2018'Pleasure Find- s\u201d entertained at a \u2022'Turkey SuPl r, in Strathcona Hall.At r.:.e oVock a \u2019\u2018merry party\u201d of twenty L t the square for a four Lorse sit -h ride; afterwards returning to tt hall where they partoo» oE all the y od things set before them.The evening was spent in singing, game;, r.;sic and social chat.After joining b n-ls and singing for \u201cAuld Lang Syi The party broke up at the small hours of the morning.The i-L.-percc.- were Mrs.A*.George Scott, and Mrs.Dr.i Charles M.Smith.The fri ids of Mrs.Malcolm A.Mackenzie, will he pleased to hear that she ; gaining slowly after her i\u2019lness.Vurse Sts wart.Galson, is caring for her._\tde - hooi closed Thnrsdav afternoon, for the Christinas holidays and will re open on Monday.January Stb, Mias G.Pearson, Principal, is spending the holidays at her home in I-ennoycille, and Miss E.Flaws, Primary Department, to hei home in Sawyerville, where she will be the guest of her parents for the holidays.Arrivals include: Miss Henrietta McKay, irom Dunham Ladies\u2019 College; Miss Honor Gifford, from Compton Ladies' College; Mr.Colin McAulay, .McGill College, Montreal; Mr.Joe.Gifford.Bishop's College, Lennorville, and Miss Marion Scott and friend, Macdonald College, all spending the holidays with their parents.The annual Christmas tree in connection with St.Andrew's Presbyterian Sunday School, will be held in Strathcona Hall.Saturday evening.A good programme oi choruses, re-citarons, drills, dialogues, etc., is , being prepared.Miss M.K.Beard, and Miss Elsie McKay.are spending the holidays with their parents._______________ COATICOOK.Mr.P.F.McLean is the guest of his parents lor a few weeks.Miss Hilda Baldwin and Mr.Jay White, of Stanstead College, are spending the holidays in town.The Christmas tree .in connection with the Snnday School of the Methodist Church will he held in the lecture room of the church on Saturday evening at 7.30.Mr.and Mrs.C.H.Lovell left on Tuesday for Winnipeg, where they will be the guests of their daughter, Mrs.A.McDonald.Miss Dorothy Fox, of King\u2019s Hall, Compton, is the guest of her parents for the holidays.Mrs.T.Baldwin and Miss Yena Merrill are spending a few weeks with friends in Lowell.Mrs.C.A'.Stevenson is spending the holidays in Quebec with her daughter, Miss Hilda Stevenson.Mr.Henry P.Lovell, of McGill College, is the guest of his mother.Mrs.M, B.Lovell.Mr.Clark Powers, who has been a member oi the staff oi the E.T.Bank in this place, has been transferred to Montreal and leaves town on Saturday.Mr.Powers has made many friends during his residence here who, although they are pleased at his promotion, regret his departure.Miss Carrie Sutton, of Montreal, is the guest oi Mrs.D.Moyle.Miss Marion Trenholme, of Macdonald College, is the guest of her parents.MINTO RINK Now Open.Family tickets, $0 ; Single tickets, fli :\tChildren under 1-1,\t; monthly tickets, $1.50 ; causal skatliu:.15c.A.1A TAYLOR.L.A.BAYLEY\u2019S AYER\u2019S CLIFF.Ex-state Representative, L.D.Barrett, of Lisbon, N.H., was recently a guest oi his cousin, Mr.F.J.Hob inson, of this place.Mr.Barrett wht, ! is a prosperous merchant of Lisbon, N.H., visited at the Robinson home stead near here about 35 years AUTOS OVERHAULED, AT LOWEST RATER.New and Second-hand Cars for Sale.A.T.DREW 8 ALBERT ST.SHERBROOKE.Riddle and child, of High River, A1 apo herta, are expecte.d to be at home as a boy, since which time none of with his parents, Mr.and Mis.Jos.the members of the two families have Riddle, for Christmas ; Mr.^ Robert over met, except once when the late DO YOUR SHOPPING A T Ip j?l ECHENBEiG\u2019S Only 2 more Shopping Days left before Christmas With our enormous stock at your disposal, you should V-ve no trouble in deciding where and what to buy for Gifts for Childfun j Gifts For Women veL little rCH bet \u201c lo'dzge )UCH, fc.-tt ROCî er fciLAiiS.Kr l it-* SET: $2 $3.73 Urn LOKSSS, Woo si.iu $2.35 .::ti OVAL MIRROR in gilt -r.glass or best XXX British el plate, size IS x 40, $10 juAdj i fcO-xad W\u2019-iaxIsred Ont 1 \u2019 iî DRESSING TABLE, very daimv âesigrz.best Saish.has serpentine r \"\t\u2022 $17.50 rr-7\tMahogany MUSIC C aB IX ET.very best pi an o p o -hsh.has British bevelled mirror, removable shelves.Besot:; E RATTAN ARM ROCK-rry stroagrest $4,.50, ER worn $8.50 « ROCK- $3.25 Pa.r_ c : i^st DAMASK POP.TIER- has very larre tasse oui y .$2.75 if al CHROMé ztly pic-tare, size $2.25 Gifts Foi Men tîeo's Royal Quartered O ah CHIFFONIER, has îüve large drawers, large British.bevelled mirror, very best ünish throughout.$13.00 leant nul COUCH w.th spring head and edge, covered m best velour, either red or green, best -gf >0.30 Royal Quartered Oak LIBRARY TABLE.large s ze, has large, roomy drawer and bottom board, - ^ster5\u2019 $7.00 P-OOMY STUDY CHAIR, with high back, covered in No.1 Pan-\u2018asote, has spring seat and back, best workmanship throughout, nr un ted on casters,\tQ0 MORRIS CHAIR, frame of solid quartered cut oak, has reversible green veiotir cushions, best finish and construct ion, mounted on h'r- .\t$8.50 SoLd Quartered Cut Oak ARM ROCKER, highly polished, has saddle seat and large high shaped back, only ________ .Solid Oak FOOT STOOL, with red Morocco Leather Tops, Mission finish, stands 15 inches high.Ah .\t$3.00 $3.75 And many others too numerous to mention.132 Wellington Street, Boih Phones.l Home Shopp ng Talk No.9 tt hen it i-ü.l - ruine .uj», ti q ,« ci ».of t - ailing at home is one of co op^r^tiotL I is surely rn r eo-'.venient f»! ) f ti to buy here if yon c^n, < d it ;s ;.o h - iutcre-sts of f i:r Mf kKh\u2019Tï to -atisfy you, Urn-; of toe people who h-tv* gs .\tfail trial \u2022i. make bis purchases.He like many other \\mericans, would have been pl-ased if Reciprocity bad carried, but admirs ibat be cacnct imagine what Caaa.lians ccuid pos sibly want »vith it.Service at St.George\u2019s church, will he at 10.30 a-m.Christmas Sunday.The funeral of the late Wier Rowell, will be held Saturday at the Congregational church at 1 o\u2019clock.Dr.C.L.Brown and IV.E.Hurd, were in Sherbrooke on Wednesday, on imrortant business for Alexandra Lodge.WATER VILLE.The sale or fancy and useful articles held in the Town Hall onTues-day, under the auspices of St.John\u2019s Guild, was most successful, both financially and socially.The different tables had been very prettily decorated with boughs, flags and bunting.The stage was also very prettily furnished, and decorated with boughs.The ladies appreciated the assistance so kindly rendered them in making the entertainment a success, especially Mrs.Swanson.Miss Libbey Misses Dudevoir, McFadden and Gale, Mr.W.H.Ward, Mr.Lewis.Mr.Ivan Heath and Mr.Parry.The proceeds were between S75 and SSO.Mr.W.H.Ward, sailed Thursday morning for England.The Academy closed Thursday afternoon, for the Christmas holidays.Mrs.Parsons, spending the holidays in Montreal.A Christmas tree and entertainment was held Thursday evening in the basement of the Guild Hail for the Sunday School.pupils.\" \u2014- Only ne \u2018 SR .-w QUIW Nr \u201d That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE.Look for the signature of E.W.GROVE.Used -.he Worth over to Cure a Cold in One Day.25c.Stewart and two sons, of Montreal, with Mr.and Mrs.Bert Olney for the Christmas holidays.TREK HOLM VILLE.Mr.and Mrs.Jas.Reid entertained a party of friends to tea on VVednes day evening at Bonnie Brae.The guests were well looked after by Mrs.Reid and Miss McCallum.After a !''2u sumptuous tea all enjoyed the even ing very much.There was old time songs, selections on the gramophone, and recitations by those present.At 12 o\u2019clock all departed for home after singing for \u201cHe's a Jolly Good Fellow,\u201d and \u201cGod Save the King.\u201d I\tMASSAW1PPI.i The \u201cGet Together Club\u201d held their third meeting with Mr.ani.Mrs.W.Hunting.About forty at tended.It was \u201cgood luck\u201d night, and the hunt was for iohr-leaveo clovers, horseshoes, etc., hidden about, each having a certain value.When the points were counted it wan i found that Mrs.Lilias Thompson had i won the prize, a.bonbon dish, and Miss M.Hews the booby prize, a bot oi candy.There was also a fortunr hunt, which caused much merriment.An original set of verses cover ng tin-\u201cdoings\u201d of the two former club meetings were read and well received.A social visit and treat of \u201chome confections\u201d filled in the time, the company dispersing after voting Mr.and Mrs.Hunting \u201cjolly good fel lows.\u201d Mr.Walter Murray, of Montreal, spent the past few days at his moth er\u2019s, at Ferncliff.Mr.G.Hitchcock has recently been at St.Anne\u2019s to attend n meeting a' Macdonald College; Mrs.E.St.PL: ier guest o: Mr.and Mrs.R.Bradle; over Monday night.Mr.E.Smith of Franklin, N.H., at Mr.A.Smith', ion an extended visit.Mr.S.Colt, who is in a hospital ii.Boston, is doing nicely.1 Messrs.Kezar ami Hunting havr the contract to build a cemeni garage in Sherbrooke to be finished in March.Mr.B.Kezar has been at home th | past few days on account of the ill \u2022 ness of Mr.B.Harvey, who is very ; low.i There will be Christmas services ; here Sunday next, conducted by a | student from the Presbyterian Coi- -^_\tHege, Montreal.BEEBE.\tj Tj,e \u201cclub\u201d will meet Thursday The Academy closed Tuesday even evening, Dec.28th, with Mrs.Lnk ing with a fine entertainment and ; ^.iq \u2019at Hillcrest.promenade.Much credit should be SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS \u2014-IN THE- # LADIES\u2019 NECKWEAR DEPT -IN- Scarfs.Side Jabo?s.Stocks and[,Jabots.Tliese are a Traveller\u2019s Samples bought at a discount and we are disposing of them at f FIRST GOST PRICE.Special Offering in Handkerchiefs Ladies\u2019 Linen Hdks from 10c to r>0e each Women's Umbrellas.Woman\u2019s Umbrellas of fine Gloria Silk, taped edge, sSbel rod, fiom 1.50 np Our Christmas Gloves Dent\u2019s Cape Gloves, a splendid English Glove, one dome fastener, tan shades $1.00 Perrin\u2019s kid gloves in all colors, $1.00 Chrislmas [iibbons.Christmas Hosiery, Christmas Bags, Christmas Linens, given to teachers for the way children were trained.The Beebe Overall and Glove the KIRKDALB.Arrivals and departures; Mrs.!.Fac- ; Lafond and.daughterFlorence L > tory has closed for the holidays.j st.Johnsbury, Vt., guests of rela-Arrivals and departures ; Misses ; tives.Miss Adcock home from Mo:; Annie Vs hitcher, Gertrude Norton, Mr.treal, for Christmas holidays; Mis; Charles Dalziel, from tlnq College ; , Stevens guest of Mrs.H.Pye for Miss Annie Beebe, Whitefield; Miss Christmas; Mr.H.Lyster of McGill Olive House, Manchester, to spend | College home for the holidays; Mi the holidays with her parents; .Mr.pye aEi brother Stevens from South And Mrs.Campbell to Grand\u2019Mere for Dunham home for the holidays; Mr.the holidays with their sons, who are Rick of Sherbrooke guest of located there; Miss Gastin to Mar- ; parents for a few days, lington; Miss Patch to Brome; Miss \u2019 his Gage day to Ayer\u2019s Cliff for the holi- v LORKE.Arrivals and departures: Mr.Ray Gallup to spent the winter at Saya-ber, Que.Mr.R.Sherie of Providence, R.I., guest of Mr.T.Smith.Rev.F.G.Vail, of Bishop's College \u2019 rna3 who canducted the service in the Epi.- ; phany Church, Sunday guest of Mr.and Airs.Wm.Greer Messrs Harry and Arthur Lay were fortunate enough to get a fine fox j recently.Mr F.Chadsey has closed down bis .saw mill for the winter.LENNOXVILLE NOTES Mrs.C.F.Longfellow, who has been spending the past few month» with Mr.and Mrs.C.N.Martin, left on Tuesday afternoon en route for Toronto, where she will meet her son, Mr.Eustis Longfellow, and proceed from there to Pelham Corners\u2019 Ont., for the purpose of spending Christ-with Mr.and Mrs.Secord.-4- FURTHER INFORMATION EE BANK MERGER (Continued from Page 1.) which a union with the Canadian Service will he held on Sunday the ;\tCommerce would ensure.\t'\t.\t.\t^ i \u2018\u2018In\tT'r*r»r\\mm«*Tin mce\ttBg «no 21, at .Day at p.m.p.tn.also on Christmas BIRCHTON.Mr.S.Taylor ami Misa M.Taylor .of Derby Line in town to attend the , Ta-.-lor- - Jackson wedding.Also Mr.; an 1 Mrs.C.E.Miller of Milby.j Mr.and Mrs.E.E.Todd to Sher-j brooke to attend the funeral of Mrs.Todd\u2019s uncle the late R.W.Bradley I of that place., Mr.and Mrs, R.A.Smith at Mr.Swan\u2019s to see Mr.A.Swan, who .has been ill, but who is now recov-j ering.; Mi and Mrs.O.L .Station ; Sherbrooke on Wednesday.in CASTLEBAR.School closed on Thursday for the Christmas holidays, with a Christmas tree and entertainment.Arrivals and departures include : Miss J.Driver to Flodden for the holidays with friends ; Mr.and Mrs.R.yj\\S PRESENTS MADE TO ORDER Before going elsewhere for your Photographs, null on ns and hoc o*jr new styles Jn Cards # Photographs We ha\u2019/e then prices.in all sizes ami C.0.Gustafson, PHOTQOKAPHKR.11J Wellington St., Bherbroohe, We Give Free Library Votes.In recommending to the sharc-, holders the acceptance of the offer ' above outlined your directors would ; point these facts ; 1.\tThe capital and reserve of the Canadian Bank of Commerce are $21,-455,095, while those of the Eastern .Townships Bank are $5,400,000.2.\tThe assets of the Canadian .Bank of Commerce are $182,389,983.-: 73 ; those of the Eastern Townships Bank being $28,471,056.66.3.\tThe deposits of the Canadian .Bank of Commerce are $145,965,734.-.76 ; those of the Eastern Townships Bank being $19,509,998.21, ¦ 4.The earnings ol the Canadian Bank of Commerce for 1911 were $2,-i 305,409.42, while the corresponding earnings of the Eastern Townships Bank were $459,570.19.1 5.The dividend paid by the Canadian Bank of Commerce is 10 per cent, against 9 per cent, paid by the Eastern Townships Bank.6.On November 30th, 1911, the market price of the Canadian Bank of Commerce stock was 207| a share, and the market price oi the Eastern Townships Bank Stock.180 a share -both prices being given on the basic of a hundred dollars a share.\u201cYour directors also have in mind that the tendency of banking development both in Europe ami America is to save expense in administration, multiplicity of buildings and the various di ;advantages which attend the opera, ions of small banks.They have decided to accept for themselves the offer herewith submitted and to advise the shareholders also to accept it a: being highly advantageous from the standpoint of sound business.\"In taking this position your Di rectors have ruremlly considered the, standing of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, as well ns the character of its Directors and officials, and they are of the opinion that the best interest;! of the Eastern Townships Bank will he served by this amalgamation.\u2019\u2019 STORE OPEN UNTIL 10 O\u2019CLOCK.L.A.BAYLEY WCH>'OOOCtO.OOOOOO^OOOOOiX»000