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Home My WebLink AboutThe Signal, 1911-12-7, Page 10OPMVPILIEtv leLe•tiar. le -testate 7, l!iiI ter THE SIGN AL f;ODERICH . ONTARIO i I� CHRISTMAS .ECONOMY Harrison's eft Extra Special Prices Signet Rings -ii only I ttlies' .tn(1 UI isSGN` Signet Ring., I0 -k. solid gold, fancy patterns. Reg - ,. (('ng -raving trete Six only Latif,' Signet 1 Rin;;s, i u -k. solid gold. Regular, price $2. ; ;. Very p c c i a l (cngrav 1D 2,30 ing •fre).... :. Jewel Cases ‘Ve have a large assortment of Jewel Cases, -all the best equality, which we have marked one-quarter oft --- .very special. 1 Fountain Pens One dozen Fountain Pens, 25 per cent. off regular marked value. Tie Pins One dozed 1 o - k. solid gold Tic Pins, all set with real pearls, different designs. Regular $2.5,6. Special I. 0 Um!) Alas Six only ladies' Umbrellas at greatly reduced prices. See them in Our window. It will pay you to call and see what we have before buy- ing your Christmas gifts, as we have some of the best values evershown in Je‘tiellery in Goderich. WATCH OUR WINDOWS FOR CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS Walter H. Harrison JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN NORTH SiDE OF SQUARE, GODERICH ■■ HO ! FOR CHRISTMAS' l' We are all thinking about presents these days, as the Christmas ,F1 .eason is here again with allits joy and gladness for young and old. Vi'e are particularly fortunate in having such a choice lot of useful things for you to choose your presents and necessities from. Our goods wear and give satisfaction. For your con - Lenience we here enumerate a fe°w of our many lines. 11 For Mother As mother should come first in thought and deed in every home, we here suggest a few things that are nec- essary. useful and likely to be appreci- ated by every mother. A Pandora Range, $34.00 and up Bissell Carpet Sweepers, $a.so and up Kitchen Cabinets Washing Machines, $6.00 and up False Table Lamps, $t.00 and up Coffee, Tea, Dc ssert and Table Spoons, in Nevada, Wallace Bros.', Rogers Bros. and Community silver. Sugar and Fruit Spoons Meat Forks and Cake Knives Soup Ladles, Butter Knives Fruit Knives, Orange Knives Cut Glass -We have several pieces of extra fine. genuine Cut Glass Rogers r847 Knives and Forks Bread Knives. etc. For Father Gillette Safety Razor or an ordinary real good Razor (rood Shaving brush Good Razor Strop Handsome Shaving Mirror One of our many useful Tools or a Carborundum Sharpening Stone `' to keep it in good shape or -r, ir,� r& Good Pocket Knife, Pair of good Carvers to carve the Christmas fowl Pair of good Mitts or Gloves A whole host of other things We will call special attention to things suitable for the boys and girls next week. t Pocket Knives Now on. Your choice for !Se The Howell Hardware Co., Limited The Best Place to Bu) Hardware WORST IN TWINTY-FIVE YEARS. In view cd the iscusion cf duce I r (tonal alleles es administered by'the Ontario (Iererument, and the quer- plaints as to the difficulty of securing properly trained teachers, an rdiciel statement recently made by Inspector Tom is eignificant. As everybody knows. Mr. Tom is not a supporter of the Liberal pant-, and his statement was given without any intent but the welfare of the sebopbai of his inspector- ate. In hi.. report to the county coun- cil last Jaeuery On the schools of West Huron, Inspector Tom says: "The 1910 entrance had the lowest percentage of successful candidates for; twenty-five years. Some teachers passed all their candidates, and some did not peas any of theirs. It. is 'up t,; many of the teachers to make ,r better showing in 1911." Notice that Some of the teacher. made a good showing, while others did not. It was not ageneral "plutck- ing," which might he attributed to a specially severe exa,oinetion or sone other cause affecting all the schools. Clearly. some of the teachers were not tip !,. the mark. Is it not fair and right to draw a connection between Inspector Tom's statement end the fact that some of the sc•hocts in his in- spectorate are in the hauds of teachers who have no adrquete training but are teaching on "permit a' ' Such a con- dition prevails hergely throughout the Province;' over one thousand schools being in charge of teachers who hate noregularcertificates. This condition is largely the direct result of the aboli- tion of the county model schools, a step taken by the Whitney Govern- ment in spite of the -warnings of lead- tugedtura-ionists and of the Liberal members of the Legislatute. When the entrance examination re- veeis the worst condition of affairs in twenty-five years, is it not high time that the le -part it" •nt of Education should be placed in better hands ? THE SCHOOL BOOK QUESTION. The retail merchant/rid the Province of Ontario have jun cause to coin - plain of the 'twiner in whit the Vs hitney Gevennnent has handled the matter of seheol text -books. As %% eel known, the 1'. Eaton Co. and the 1t. .Sime -on Co. of Torootu hate hcen given contracts ion terms which ppe• .r to have been framed with the cap. ess purpose of diverting the retail trade of the whole Province to these (tepee utiental at, ,t ea, '('hen apologist, for the Whitney Government state that the readers are n.w sold at lower prices than formerly, they conceal the fact that the lower prices do not ,cover the whole cost of the hooks, •the Govern- teent paving the balance out of the money of the Province. They could have made the books cheaper still to the people by paring the whole cost out of the Provincial funds. .t coin- parisecn tetween the prices paid now for reefers and the prices paid form- erly under different conditions is nta• .testi) unfair. In any case; the coo. races . could have been awarded even -o the departmental stores with - oat geeing these concerns the whip- hand hip- hand in the matter of the retail trade. As it is the conditions as t) prices and discounts almost compel a large acces- sion of retail trade to Eaton and Simpson. And when people send to Eaton and Simpson for books they get into the way of sending for other things. Toronto is bleeding the rest of the Province fast enough without the Government's assisting the pro- cess in this way. There is a good deal of fraud about the way the school book question is presented to the people by Conserve - ti we speakers. The books are not better, either from a literary or a mechanical standpoint. than the old ones, in some cases they are decided- ly inferior. The old Public School Grammar sold at 25c. The new one sells at 10c. but now the pupil has to buy in addi- tion a Compositioe-price 15c-tnak- in¢ the tot el cost the same. The old (.rammer was a Cotter book, too, than the two new ones combined. The old history of Britain and Cau- a.ta cost 31)e. Now the two histories, Haiti -b and Canadian, are published •ep ea et, at 25e each -total cost 50e. Question --bow muck el .es the par- ches r -ave in this transaction? The wh le school book question has Ise n t a•,•loed by the Whitney Govern- n.eut with a vi -w of making a show of saving money to the people. The sp'pstream saving is largely a sham and a delusion, and in some important respects the in'erest.. of the schools have been sacrificed in the effort to mate party capita for the Govern- ment. - Rev. Joseph Elliott s Meeting. A public meetin* in the interest of Rev. Joseph F.IIielt, the Conservative candidate in (`enter Huron, was held in Vtetorie Opera House on Tuesday evening The meeting was addressed by Mr. Elliott, How. Adam Beck and W. Mlle K. C.. n Ridgetown. Win. Campbell occupied the chair. There was a large attend wee. Rev. Joseph Elliott addressed the tweeting at considerable length end displ,yrd some skill in handling the tetnperance question. He tried to Nips.* himself with the temperance pn.ple by declaring himself to be a loog temperance man, while be kept himself solid with the "antis" by defending the three.-flfti. clause. • Centre Nucor( Nomination.. The official nomiwation. for Centre Herne took place is Oardwo's hall, ftrrf.wtb, on Monday. William Proud - font was Dominated by Thos. Oottle, of Clinton, seenaded by Michael Mar - du., of M'Ktllnp. Rev. Joseph Elliott was nominated by B. Churchill, of Hu1Mtt, •ecooded by Oliver Johnston, of Clinton. The flnatecial is are W. H Rtberteon. of (lodMcb, for Mr. Prendfoot. and Oliver Jnbostow, of (Linton. for Mr. Mott. After the official proceedings the dsetose were sd r.-ded be the eawdidatme wNw..4.wnemoencerwMM• Ohs.. C. Lee has taken over the seal twrate.• furtwsrl handled by his f lhsv. the late Wss. Lee, and an- sewt.cto that h. porposod Lawnsg s•Ihl.g be! ficaertow Coat. An seal win Ins weighed we the market scabs and . 4-ing t.• the •.en poets we this sub, errar Sr sed Its has is .sa fw MOM, wash with order. asewAtistukrcettaltiatilitit. 11 L i t' An Extraordinary Silk Bargain handsome Tartan and Plaid Silks 43c Per Yard Regular 75c Value hl,:' EXTRAORDINARY is the right word to use about the value of these Silks. We have never before offered Silks of equal -quality at any- thing near this price. Perfect goods, new this week. Bought away below their value and passed along to you the same way. Red, green and blue grounds, twenty-one inches wide, • firm strong weave that will give excellent wear, suitable for waists or full dresses. Five designs to choose from. Guaranteed War values 75c Really au extraordinary bargain. Saturday, per yard, only 43c ��"7` 43c There Is a Whole Store Full of Useful and Sensible. Gift Things here They are all arranged for easy seeing 'and you can pick and, choose in comfort, for there is plenty of room to shop without crowd- ing in this big, r-vomy store. Come and take a walk through it any day. You will be as welcome to look as to buy. It is really worth seeing it in its holiday dress, and in its big stocks' you may find something to solve some perplexing gift problem. Never a Mistake Made -. (living Handkerchiefs !� They are the ort thing you can give with absolute certainty. No lady or gentleman is over supplied. The stock we are showing for Christmas, 1911, is far away the best that has ever been in the store -plain or fancy, silk or linen. Dozens and dozens of designs to do your choosing from. Children's Fancy Printed Handkerchiefs, fast colors, very special line at, each, 5c. Boys' Handkerchiefs with colored boaders. Each. .bc. ladies' plain linen Handkerchiefs, hem stitched, good quality, extra value. Each. 10c. Ladies. pure linen Hemstitched Hand- kerebiets, hews of various widths, really extra v.lue at this price, each. 15c, dlc and 25c. Gentlemen's tine linen Handkerchiefs, hem- stitched or tape edges, each. :etc. 25c and 3Uc. Gentlemen's cambric Handkerchiefs, each, 5c, lOc and l2}c,. Ladies' fancy embroidered Swiss Hand- kerchiefs. These are extra special value, hem- stitched or scalloped edges, 2 for 25c. Ladies' fine embrotdez-ed Handkerchiefs, pure linen oi• extra fine Swiss muslin. hemstitched. lace or scalloped edges, each, 20c. 25c,- 50c. is and Special value in lace edged Handkerchiefs, decidedly new, at, each. -Lic and 50e. Children's colored silk Handkerchiefs, two qualities, very much under regular value, each. 1.ic and Sc. At 50c or over put up in a fancy box if desired. A Muffler is Never Amiss Very tendaown Silk Mufflers, fit nicely (� .50 around neck and make a very hand- �� some holiday gift. Each. $1.00. Knitted Mufflers', high-grade, white, black and colors, nicely taxed for holiday e+(i.J giving. Each VC Kid Gloves The Always Acceptable Gift for a Lady Not the slightest risk giving Kid Gloves if they are bought here. Every pair is guaranteed and they are put up in a handsome box if desired. if wrong size is selected we will exchange them after Christmas. Our standard Kid Glove, made from selected skins. black and colors. Per pair. $1 .00 Our special Kid Glove, hest value we could find -no better anywhere Int the price, made from choice skins, black and colorsSi Per pair .25 A very handsome gift Glove is a line of Suede, P. K. sewn and with one large pearl dome. We show these in grey and tan shades. This is one of the neediest and dressiest Gloves we have shown for a long time, and will make an excellent holiday gift that eaonot but heapes pair a hated. Each pair in a box. Si At, .50 Ladies' silk or fur -lined Gloves. tan. brown and grey shades. Per pair. $1 -so to $3 .50 Any Housewife Appreciates Snowy Linen -u a Our stock of Table and Fancy Linens is in splendid shape for holiday shoppers. A piece of Snowy Linen is always in good taste, and you can make no mistake doing your buying here. Pavey Tray (loth.. Ile to $1. so. Bases ('btbe poste or roswd. 8h' to SIM Plains at Pavey Guest Towels. Me to 110r. Pied. or F Waley Da -set sod Hoek Tassels. Sr to MAIL !eery Mdsbosrd Searle, Mt to ILO. s The .neve OW seas ..saes ewes W. swims a,....-t.s Linens -Continued Damask Lunch Sets, Cloth and half-dozen Napkins tee mstcb, scalloped edges, �� something really new. Per set. $5 to • 50 Table Cloths and Napkins to match, seta or singly. Napkins per dozen, $1.00 to $7.60. Cloths each, $1.50 to $7.00. Really Elegant,Uift Umbrellas Gift Umbrellas that will appeal to all. Very newest designs in handle,' and tops that are guaranteed. Many new designs to 00 choose from. At each.... $1.00 to JJtJe W -c are showing, some that a- • particularly I and•ome. no two are alike. Mein and carved wood handles with sterling silver and 11 -karat gold plate mountings. The handles will last for yearn and the quality of the tops is quanta - teed. Special value at $3.75 to $4.50 Dressing Gowns Make JJllll Decidedly Useful Gifts Dressing Gowns of good quality eiderdown. red, blue and grey shades, welt made and nicely trimmed. At each, $5.00, ;7.50 and .00 Dressing Gowns made of fancy Kimono cloths. Complete with heavy girdle. ��nn At each $3.00 to .IJV Fancy Ribbon Novelties Dozens and dozens of Nancy Novelties suit- able for gifts made from plain and fancy ribbon.. We will be glad to sell you the materials to make them yourself or the article complete, whichever you wish. We have an immense assortment of them at(�(� from o to $5 etd.00 Dainty White Aprons it Some very dainty White Muslin Aprons .re amongthis week's arrivals. Some are fancy with ills, others have scalloped edges, They will make a dainty and pleasing boll-. es $7 AO day gift. Price*: 26o, $0o. 7do to eVll A Man Always Appreciates A Good Pair of Gloves Men's Kid Gloves. wool or fur -lined. down fasteners. Qualities that ate guar- anteed. Per pair.. 21.25 to•5/ Belts Are rluch in Favor This Season Our stock of them is exceptionally good. We can give you manydesigns toasted from. and of the good ones ten' are no two alike. Some ase novelties imported directtrorn London and are different from those you find in most place•. Special values at, each. 25's. sow Su .75 to -... A Waist Length of These Delaines Would Make a Most Acceptable Holiday Gift There are some very hand.ome (shines just come in the other day from London. 'Lely are designs that are decidedly out of the ordinary and suitable either for waists or kimono*. A length of them would make a very pleasing holiday gift- Price, per C0c yard.. . ... ..........IN, tow asd E7kT. Your Boy Would Like req,,t. a Sweater Coat We can give you splendid ones for him that will stand any amount of rough and tumble wear. At each. 720. 21.410. .P -Just the thing for the bays. White Waistings is Christmas Boxes For tails -wed Waists ootldag is mare soma than • nest petters Whits Vesting. We show some very pswtty dwigae that will lwrrwder perfectly sad metals thole •ppssrr+anee s sash. is ae out, Waist Nw sed s •oo ries of three/aide etsttth. is a hoary his. low, 'a Ytis Mom Mae mew erns raw• oar.sb 11 ,• e d