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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Signal, 1908-12-10, Page 1010 Tisuaaoar, bet -owner 10, 1905 TRS SAYFTILLD BRIDGE. Wb/ Was Read sad Bridge Commit - Mae Decidua NM Carried Oat t The Signal's article on the Baytleld bridge la last week's Issue was the atom of • good deal of Informal die - caution &moos the numbers of the county couoril meeting here lass week, but then seemed to 130 • gen- eral disposition to let the matter re- main • w• red aro of Lttle or no protection prey In abeyance, at least for the to be county. Your. respectfully, be Limit. Tire recent j e o ►ppe•n to VAU•OHAN M. KouuNTe. be that Gm recent slide, or settling, is THE SIGNAL : GODEftICH. ONTARIO tiwt4o prepared fur the carrying out of this work and would teooattasru i that for all future work a [borough esamluattou, by boring or digging, be made for all foundations; the prepar- ation of plane containing more de- tailed information and specifications which will bind the contractor more closely and also protect Lhe county. The present plan and specitic*Oous favor the contractor too much. make the work more etpen.ive than necee- sot of much consequence. that the bridge is complete 1, and that until fur- ther developmeetit occur nothing more will be done. Then .nay be some members of the council who agree with the people of Hayfield and wltb other, who have emu the new bridge that the job u • disgrace to the county ; but the •ppareutly did not wish to mopeu the subject at the pres- ent time. The Bayfield people [nay dad the January session of the uew eounoil a more opportune time for urging the muter upon the attention el the county authorities. 1a the meantime Thr Signal has a question to eek. io July last the road and bridge roomittee of the county council de- cided that, In accordance with Engin- eer Roberta' report made two yuan before, the south abutment 01 the bridge should be removed, • pier built in it• place on • pile founuation, and • short spec put in and an abutment built further to the south. The engineer war instructed to let the contract for this work. A few weeks later a contract was let for the work of reinforcement, which was entirely at variance with and contrary to the committee's decision. Why ? The report of Mr. Roberto which was before lbs committee in this mat- ter Is as follow*. It is dated January lead, 1106: R .,t Mtnsr bq., warden, c ..L7 et Hiroo. 'Dana 811: 1n accordance witb in olfaction' received from you, 1 visited Barfield in company with Mr. Lane and made an esamtnation of the south abutment which was recently built tor the new bridge over tie Barfield river. The concrete in this etructure bee set well and is, without doubt. quite up to specifications. There IIs crack four inches wide in the weal wingwall, estendin` from its Dater Lace or front through the wall to It. rear e. Inner face, pawing almost directly from the top of the wingwall to the angle it forms with the breast - wen and following down this angle. roughly, to • point a new feet above the low water of the river where it erotism into the brea•twall and con- tinues downwards below the water line sad in all probability through the footing course, dividing the "true tore into two distinct and separate '1be bresetwall bas moved bodily from Ire juoetion with the west wing- ers!" In enema by north direction and has &leo settled some three or four inches at its easterlyend. Both the Bove sesta win, w am firmly con - Mated, continue until the abutment eons pus. There le &leo a crack In the seat wlagwall running from top to bottom and about eight feet trim the end of the wall and extending into it throe feet alae Inches, but then Is no sign of • seek on the rear or inside t•ee of the wall, The formation of these craeke--Hot, the creek in the west wingwall, which ie wider at the top than at the bot- tom; secondly, the crack in the east wingwall, which shows on the outside 1&s of the wall only --and the move- ment and settling of the abutment Indicate beyond the shadow of • doubt [bat the failure of the structure was due oot to the quality of the con- tralto. but is dirsetly chargeable to its being 1oiinded upon • material wo- tlrely uset for the purpose and that 1ta weakest porot was at or near the angle formed by the hree twall with the east wingwall. A .Iroeture weighing approxim- ately five hundred tons ileumnd. • thoroughly hard. solid and compact taaterial upon *bleb to found it, for upon the tearing strength of tbis material its•tability depends, and ex- ers.ivs care should be takes to ensure. it. TL�re Ise) way in which this abut- ment tea be rep&Ired; it should la torn down acid rebuilt upon a *olid foundation. 1f this cannot be ob- t.L ..t at reasonable cost, piles should be driven. The root of • pile founda- tion would be •boi.t three hundred dollars : this amount, i believe, could be saved in the desi Everything New n of the struc- to re, which le not the most reonoui- leal- in Prom enquiries made on the ground, 1 ascertained that the depth of the centre pier w•a only four feet. This, MPA ' C Wear in my opinion, is entire! too shallow. ewer Inc 'am forming in the rriver oer the bridge during any spring breakup wonld be sufficient to eauaa the river to erour, the natural revolt of which whieh would be the undermining and [allure of this centre pier, a very ser - lots matter once the bridge hes been opened for traffic and the old bridge removed. 1 would therefore recom- mend that the centre pier be pro- tected by heavy rip -rap laid on a slope of cis to one. The concrete taken from the south •hutment could be need for rip -rap. 1 have examined the pl&n and speci- NEWS OF DISTRICT. OODERICH TOWNSHIP. MONDAY, Dec. 7th. Herb. Orr and Ernest Johnston reel turued from the Wert Inst week. John Jobustou, of Aahtteld, visited relatives 1u the township ou Sunday. Bethel Sunday school will hold its Uhristw•s tree entertainment on De• cewber Std, Mr. and Mrs. Win. Reid, of Stanley, visited at the home of R. Davidson, Hayfield road, on Sunday. Mr. and Mn. Jae. Yuill, of the :,th eonceedon, were called to Helgrave uu Monday, to attend the funeral of Mr, Yuill'. brother. A ppublic examination will lie held on Thursday afternoon. December 17th. in the Porter's Hill school, nom• mencing at 1:41) p. m. pN $i•er'ANDED SXXNTXN(r. -- Six small boys were up before the police magistrate at Clinton • week ago Sat- urday, charger! with "meliciously entering and destroying the property of school section No. 11, (,oderich township." Thie charge included the breaking of some windows. The toys pleaded) realty, and the magietrate let them go on suspended sentence on payment t,f costs. SAYFIELU. WxnNr+nava Dec. 9th. Jack Spencer has returned to his home in, the village after a pleasant trip to the West. There was no service in the Metho- dist church on Sabbath last owiug to the anniversary services at Bethel. Servire in the English church will be held in the evening, instead of the morning, during the winter months. Capt. Ferguson and Charles Fer- guson have both returned safely from their season's work on the lakes. The young people of the Preehyter Ian church are beginning to prepare for tbeir annual Christmas entertain- ment on Chrietmaa night. Wottax's1:iNe-ttTt-Ts.--The Decem ter meeting of the Women's institute 1 1 1 MIS ----, Holiday Display of Men's SmartWear Complete Sweater Vests, Sweaters, Knitted Vests, Smoking .rackets, Handkerchiefs, Scarfs, Neckwear, Gloves, Fine hosiery and Bolted Suspenders. 1 Reg. Black Tailor and,. Men's Outfitter 1 1 1 1 1 L�__.ttt�_ Exclusive Christmas Gifts Tru and your friends are sperially invited to viait this Mtore dining Christmas Season, whether you wroth to purl -home or not. We hare .tinny exclusive gifts we would like you to see. jest to show what pretty things ran he bought in t(olerich, at such reasonable prices, Imported Hand -:wade Burnished Copper, grass and Metal Goods, Milverware and Cut Glass. The very choicest of Imported Stationery done up in pretty bright boxes for Christmas, ranging in price from 26c up. All the newest copyright Fiction in their Christine', Covers. 111.26 each. Rely Order., by Marie Corelli The Web of Time. by Knowles Peter, by Rnpkinson Smith Treasure Valley, by Keith Man from Brodneya, by McCutchenn Little Brown Jog, by Nicholeno 1 &lid every other Book worth reading. TIN following five copyright $1.50 Books, Christmas Price 75c each, with Harrison Fisher Picture Covers, by Popular Authors : Zelda Dameron, Furnace of Earth, The Strollers, The Amethyst Box, Double Trouble. Large .sage et Christman Postal Cards, Clutstatas Cards and Calendar*. STORK OPEN EVENINGS UNTiL AFTER CHRISTMAS Teems Strictly Cash. George Porter. �artat 11w tee. Cowl Naw Square. Gederith IMO* OFT times just an inexpen- sive gift—yet in perfect taste - is wanted. FOR a young lady nothing would be nicer than this pretty fou -piece Waist Set shown here. It is made in the finest quality gold plate --and each pin is mounted with a genuine lustrous baroque pearl. For $1.80 THIS set will be mailed post paid to any address in Canada WRITE FOR OCR CATAL. ,GUE. RYRIS BROS. .r LZMITiD las-tss-138 Yong• st. TORONTO Victoria Opera House MONDAY . 14 Evening DECLJ J. C. Rockwell's New UNNY -- OUTH 0. America's Oreatest of all Colored Shows. Best in Quality Largest in Numbers A Show that Pleases Everyone ITIS ORIGINAL Def ME rk EXTREMELY Popular I JUST TWO WEEKS FUNNY Prices T HE REST SING- TO CHRIST AS! ERS AND DANCERS IN AMERICA 1 ARE WITH THIS COMPANY 11 HANDSOME -PERI UME•~PACKAGES farm one -l6t'llie leading features each year in our CHRISTMA DISPI,A V. This year we have secured some of the BE VALUES, as well as some of the PRETTIEST DESIGNS, we ave ever seen, and we have them in prices all the way from we t tis 00. Our lines at 25c, 5oc, 75C and 11.0o are very attractive. Bring your empty bottle and have it filled with achgice BULK ODOR, before Christmas. Twenty to choose from. Fragrant Toilet Waters and Sachet Perfumes. K INGS OF oontown OMEDY Are now playing the Large Cines to packed houses BAND AND ORCHESTRA Prices 25, 35 and 50 cents Seats now 011 rule at usual place will beheld on 'Wednesday afternoon, December Itith, •t the home of Mn. .1. Spackman. The subject will be. "Home-made Christmas Candies, "and instead of having papers on the sub- ject each member is expected to bring a recipe for her best candy. also a SAW pie of the same. At this meeting Mrs. D. McNaughton offers • prize for the in et useful and best -made Christ - mac gift. Hr,. Darrah also offers it S. E. HICK s linCentral Drug Store. Goderich, Ont. prize -foe the beat and neatest hem- out of members ie expected....r.. ming. As this is likely to be a very Mn. J. Spar kman and Mi•s interesting meeting. a good turn- Snowden ore in Guelph this week, tending the annual convention o Women's Institute workers. and their reports will be another interesting feature of the meeting on Wedneeday next SKATES -SKATES All the best makes carried in stock. A pair would make ' AN EXCELLENT CHRISTMAS GIFT SKATES, KNIVES and SCISSORS St1ARPE D. ELECTRIC FIXTURES AND SUPP always on hand and ELECTRIC WIRING done in the most approved way. • WM. YULEKtnGoon riscthf"t, , THE NEW "STAR" Sporting Goods and High-class Repair Shop. TIIE NEW STORE IN THE McLEAN BLOCK is the right place to buy your SKATES HOCKEY SKATES, PUCKS, HOCKEY STICKS, SHIN GUARDS, SLEIGHS, BOXING GLOVES, GUNS, PUNCHING BAGS, RiFLES and AMMUNITION. Boy: HockeySticks. tor. iyc aad syr. Professional ockey Sticks. 45c• Boys' Spring Runner Sleighs at 4Se. hoc and est Girl: Sleighs at asc and 50C. Skates Ground, Keys Fitted and all kinds of General Repairing. r r OPEN FOR BUSINESS NOW Cor. of SQUARE and MONTREAL STREET r -t Rubbers and Overshoes We are right on the spot with the beet selection of Rubber Footwear that can be procured from the leading manufacturers. The kinds that will give the beet wear and ars the most comfortable, at the lowest possible prices. elt Boots, Shoes and Slippers In Felt Footwear we are prepared to supply you with goods that will keep your festi, dry and warm ; they will prove their worth to all who wear them. Our prices are always reasonable. REPAIRING Downing & Mackale L THE GREATEST PLEASURE IN LIFE i/l in laking wore other person happy. NVe have merle quite a number happy lately by sup- plying theta with Beautiful Pianos and Organs. We don't, give their away altogetherbut supply them at such a Iow\price that you don't really feel it Our Christmas Cardia Papetrles and Folders have arrived and will be placed on rale this week. .\ r have a *sleet streets of Violins, Accordeons, Harmonicas, i1usic Holders, etc. 1f vrnr art. looking forward to SANTA CLAUS bringing you af� EDISON PHONOGRAPH. it might he wise to make sure of it and buy one yourself. We t>a w_Otem from $16.50 up. "WHITE," "NEW WILLIAMS' and "RAYMOND' SEWING MACHINES. A large stock Of Choice Stationery, BiBLES, HYMN BOOKS. RTC. JAMES F. THOMSON , Why Not the Beet? When the beet can he had at the game price ere the inferior article. wh not have the best ''There is Absol- utely no doubt that The Feuril - Her aid and \Veekly Star of Montreal ie 'If the best dollars worth in the line of newspapers. 1t is an educator Inc the whop.e lousily. it hoe room features than any other big city paten or I gosejazines. (live it a trial for 19110, and you Will be glad of your bargain. ! The ssct•ament of the Lord's Supper '1I be dispensed in Knox church next Bs bath morning. The preparatory erreice will be held on Friday evening at 8 o'clock, when l -10v. J. 11. Mano, R. A., of Auburn, will preach. new members will be received, and garde distributed to intending eommuni- cants. Collection on tisbalf of the poor. The epeeist revival meetings which are being conducted by Htaff-[)apt. _Hay and hie aseietent., apt. Ramer, ot Stratfnnl, notwithstanding t he stormy weather are meeting with very good success and have bad sevens convert=. The meetings will ern finite the rest of the week and all da) next Sunday. Plenty of good soul stirring singing and music. All ere welcome. The Store his is r Christmas Everything here is in ship-shape for Christmas shoppers. We are ready with a stock of sensible and useful gift things that cannot but be helpful to you in your hoosing. Come to the store any day, every day from now till Ch' istaaas. We want you to feel free to come and go as often as yo wish. You are welcome to look the Christmas stocks over when er and as often as you please. Everything is arranged for easy eing and easy buying, but there is no need to buy unless you wish. Handsome Gift Umbrellas Monte exceptionally goad Gift (mhrella _-_--just opened this week, handles of pearl. gun metal, natural wood or bronze, with genuine gold plain or •t4 -Aires silver \monnting, Extra strong frames and tope that will not cut or turn rusty. No two alike in the entire collection. All put up in silk Caere. For Ladies, $3.00, j3.0o, $4.Oo and $5,00. For Gentlemen, $2.50, $350• $4.50 to $6 00. The Ribbon Store This is the ribbon More of the town. not a doubt •hoothat. Christmas ribbons Are herr now. Kerry shade you are likely 0o want for the malting ot Christmas gifts, in plain silk or man. Some very hand- - ,one fancy Ribbons in all widths suitable 1 err hags, etc. Plain Satin Ribbons, 3c, 5c. toe to a5c. Plain Silk Ribbon. 3c, 5c, ac, roc, t5c Farcy Ribbons, 25c, 50C, /5c and $t.ow. The Millinery IS SELLING AT HALF-PRICE i)ozens of Hats for you to choose from, at half their regular price. The most fashionable shapes, every one of them. Blacks and colors. All trimmed in good styles. We are hound'- to clear this season's stock to the la$ dollar's worth. That is why we oiler you these 2.i or 30 high-class trimmed hats at HALF-PRICE Women's Underwear AT BIG SAVINGS These "Seconds" in women's Underwear won't last much longer than this week or next at the farthest. If a saving of at least one-quarter on every garment is any object you ought to get a supply now. As far as the wear goes, the "Seconds" will last just as long as the "Firsts." We are selling 5oc garments because they are "Seconds" for rite. 75c garments because they are "Seconds" for 55c. j1.00 and ji.35 garments because they are "Seconds' for 79e. Children's garments because they are "Seconds - one -quarter less. 1 • • SUPPLEMENT r0 ADYIRT181hMHNT ON PAUIi 4. CAMERON & MOORE Just a few wont. to introduce to those interested -- --- what is happening and going to happen in our MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING DEPARTMENT in the nest few days. Well, here are a few glad Gut prises to those wlsbiog to save sours money, an 1 ouch easy money it is to those who cows tint. Commencing Saturday morning as will put on sale z o Men's and Youths' Suits, sizes from 34 to 44. This lot Includes Tweeds. Serge. and Worsteds, worth regular $7.50. in so. jzo.00 and iii oo, just to clear in the biggest bargains ever $5.50 offered in this town, at your choice We have also • special line of Hua imported Knglish Melton Overcoats, trimmed with beat Latin $11 C7 Q.00 lining, gond setters, for only fill Same made to your measure for $1.extra, Leaving your order in the regular way, a tailor would charge you $'afi.UU. lie wise and Brie money. WE ARE SOLE AGENTS FOR - THE CROWN TAILORING Co, of Toronto. GUARANTEED PERFECT FIT OR NO MONRY. Men's Coon Coats full skins, well furred, good sires. regular Mesita, ayerw special a1 *42.00. Rinne special line. of Men's and lioyq' hearer over Coate, $5.00, $7.5o, *moo and jiz.00. Leave your uiraaure fora suit, :din patterns toehoove from. OuaranteetT ,tweed Suits trade 1:l tneaeiire for $13.5o to $16.5o. \ Worsteds and Se es, best qualities, made to measure. from 115.00 to 132.00. These Snits are made h ,the lest Tailors in Canada, all the newest cute and latest stylee, linings and trimmings to match any shade of goads. ' GUARANTEED F T OR NO MONEY, leave your order now for a holiday and you Pail save some for buying Christ mite preeen s. memsemem ITIS ORIGINAL Def ME rk EXTREMELY Popular I JUST TWO WEEKS FUNNY Prices T HE REST SING- TO CHRIST AS! ERS AND DANCERS IN AMERICA 1 ARE WITH THIS COMPANY 11 HANDSOME -PERI UME•~PACKAGES farm one -l6t'llie leading features each year in our CHRISTMA DISPI,A V. This year we have secured some of the BE VALUES, as well as some of the PRETTIEST DESIGNS, we ave ever seen, and we have them in prices all the way from we t tis 00. Our lines at 25c, 5oc, 75C and 11.0o are very attractive. Bring your empty bottle and have it filled with achgice BULK ODOR, before Christmas. Twenty to choose from. Fragrant Toilet Waters and Sachet Perfumes. K INGS OF oontown OMEDY Are now playing the Large Cines to packed houses BAND AND ORCHESTRA Prices 25, 35 and 50 cents Seats now 011 rule at usual place will beheld on 'Wednesday afternoon, December Itith, •t the home of Mn. .1. Spackman. The subject will be. "Home-made Christmas Candies, "and instead of having papers on the sub- ject each member is expected to bring a recipe for her best candy. also a SAW pie of the same. At this meeting Mrs. D. McNaughton offers • prize for the in et useful and best -made Christ - mac gift. Hr,. Darrah also offers it S. E. HICK s linCentral Drug Store. Goderich, Ont. prize -foe the beat and neatest hem- out of members ie expected....r.. ming. As this is likely to be a very Mn. J. Spar kman and Mi•s interesting meeting. a good turn- Snowden ore in Guelph this week, tending the annual convention o Women's Institute workers. and their reports will be another interesting feature of the meeting on Wedneeday next SKATES -SKATES All the best makes carried in stock. A pair would make ' AN EXCELLENT CHRISTMAS GIFT SKATES, KNIVES and SCISSORS St1ARPE D. ELECTRIC FIXTURES AND SUPP always on hand and ELECTRIC WIRING done in the most approved way. • WM. YULEKtnGoon riscthf"t, , THE NEW "STAR" Sporting Goods and High-class Repair Shop. TIIE NEW STORE IN THE McLEAN BLOCK is the right place to buy your SKATES HOCKEY SKATES, PUCKS, HOCKEY STICKS, SHIN GUARDS, SLEIGHS, BOXING GLOVES, GUNS, PUNCHING BAGS, RiFLES and AMMUNITION. Boy: HockeySticks. tor. iyc aad syr. Professional ockey Sticks. 45c• Boys' Spring Runner Sleighs at 4Se. hoc and est Girl: Sleighs at asc and 50C. Skates Ground, Keys Fitted and all kinds of General Repairing. r r OPEN FOR BUSINESS NOW Cor. of SQUARE and MONTREAL STREET r -t Rubbers and Overshoes We are right on the spot with the beet selection of Rubber Footwear that can be procured from the leading manufacturers. The kinds that will give the beet wear and ars the most comfortable, at the lowest possible prices. elt Boots, Shoes and Slippers In Felt Footwear we are prepared to supply you with goods that will keep your festi, dry and warm ; they will prove their worth to all who wear them. Our prices are always reasonable. REPAIRING Downing & Mackale L THE GREATEST PLEASURE IN LIFE i/l in laking wore other person happy. NVe have merle quite a number happy lately by sup- plying theta with Beautiful Pianos and Organs. We don't, give their away altogetherbut supply them at such a Iow\price that you don't really feel it Our Christmas Cardia Papetrles and Folders have arrived and will be placed on rale this week. .\ r have a *sleet streets of Violins, Accordeons, Harmonicas, i1usic Holders, etc. 1f vrnr art. looking forward to SANTA CLAUS bringing you af� EDISON PHONOGRAPH. it might he wise to make sure of it and buy one yourself. We t>a w_Otem from $16.50 up. "WHITE," "NEW WILLIAMS' and "RAYMOND' SEWING MACHINES. A large stock Of Choice Stationery, BiBLES, HYMN BOOKS. RTC. JAMES F. THOMSON , Why Not the Beet? When the beet can he had at the game price ere the inferior article. wh not have the best ''There is Absol- utely no doubt that The Feuril - Her aid and \Veekly Star of Montreal ie 'If the best dollars worth in the line of newspapers. 1t is an educator Inc the whop.e lousily. it hoe room features than any other big city paten or I gosejazines. (live it a trial for 19110, and you Will be glad of your bargain. ! The ssct•ament of the Lord's Supper '1I be dispensed in Knox church next Bs bath morning. The preparatory erreice will be held on Friday evening at 8 o'clock, when l -10v. J. 11. Mano, R. A., of Auburn, will preach. new members will be received, and garde distributed to intending eommuni- cants. Collection on tisbalf of the poor. The epeeist revival meetings which are being conducted by Htaff-[)apt. _Hay and hie aseietent., apt. Ramer, ot Stratfnnl, notwithstanding t he stormy weather are meeting with very good success and have bad sevens convert=. The meetings will ern finite the rest of the week and all da) next Sunday. Plenty of good soul stirring singing and music. All ere welcome. The Store his is r Christmas Everything here is in ship-shape for Christmas shoppers. We are ready with a stock of sensible and useful gift things that cannot but be helpful to you in your hoosing. Come to the store any day, every day from now till Ch' istaaas. We want you to feel free to come and go as often as yo wish. You are welcome to look the Christmas stocks over when er and as often as you please. Everything is arranged for easy eing and easy buying, but there is no need to buy unless you wish. Handsome Gift Umbrellas Monte exceptionally goad Gift (mhrella _-_--just opened this week, handles of pearl. gun metal, natural wood or bronze, with genuine gold plain or •t4 -Aires silver \monnting, Extra strong frames and tope that will not cut or turn rusty. No two alike in the entire collection. All put up in silk Caere. For Ladies, $3.00, j3.0o, $4.Oo and $5,00. For Gentlemen, $2.50, $350• $4.50 to $6 00. The Ribbon Store This is the ribbon More of the town. not a doubt •hoothat. Christmas ribbons Are herr now. Kerry shade you are likely 0o want for the malting ot Christmas gifts, in plain silk or man. Some very hand- - ,one fancy Ribbons in all widths suitable 1 err hags, etc. Plain Satin Ribbons, 3c, 5c. toe to a5c. Plain Silk Ribbon. 3c, 5c, ac, roc, t5c Farcy Ribbons, 25c, 50C, /5c and $t.ow. The Millinery IS SELLING AT HALF-PRICE i)ozens of Hats for you to choose from, at half their regular price. The most fashionable shapes, every one of them. Blacks and colors. All trimmed in good styles. We are hound'- to clear this season's stock to the la$ dollar's worth. That is why we oiler you these 2.i or 30 high-class trimmed hats at HALF-PRICE Women's Underwear AT BIG SAVINGS These "Seconds" in women's Underwear won't last much longer than this week or next at the farthest. If a saving of at least one-quarter on every garment is any object you ought to get a supply now. As far as the wear goes, the "Seconds" will last just as long as the "Firsts." We are selling 5oc garments because they are "Seconds" for rite. 75c garments because they are "Seconds" for 55c. j1.00 and ji.35 garments because they are "Seconds' for 79e. Children's garments because they are "Seconds - one -quarter less. 1 • •