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THE SIGNAL - GODERICH ONTARIO
Real
Christmas
Let us make your Christmas
shopping a pleasure 1
No trouble to elect your gifts `
whither targe or small from our
lege and well assorted stock of
Kooks of all kind:. from 5c to $500•
Fancy Boxed Stationery. from 20c
to a nice cabinet of note paper and
envelope., at 13.00. Ask to see our
special 25c line of boxed stationery.
Waterman's Ideal Self -filler Foun-
tain Pen. from $2.50 to $0 50.
Other Pens. 11 00 to $1.50.
Bibles. Prayer Books. Hymn Books.
Alt Christmas Cards. Calendars,
Tags. Seals. Etc.
Leather C.00ds. thanes. Ganes of
all kinds. Japanese Trick Boxes,
Puzzles, etc. Ideal gifts for child
ui grownup,
High-grade English China, Cut
' •Glass. $liver Plate and Sterling
`alveir:
Gifts 11
tt I'K(CES REASONABLE
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THE
DUNGANNON TRIBUNAL
Following is a list of the decisions
given by (he- Dungannon tribunal on ap-
plications for exemption from military
service;
Disallowed.
Cascadden, George. disallowed on de-
fault.
McGee. Reginald 1'.
Exemption Allowed.
Ward. Michael (not in class I1.
(;ulley, Hugh.
Austin. Joseph N.
Alton. Leshr T. turtfit).
lhornpson, Arthur E. (unfit).
Shackleton. Wm. (incategory 13).
Culex i t. Lleeellyn (in class C1.
Coadruoaal or temporary Exemption.
Buckley, Joseph, till class 2 is called.
Dunbar. Alex., till March 1.
Elliott, Stephen Arthur. till Class 2 is
called. "
Twamley, John %V.. till class 2 is called.
Ritchie. Chas.G., till class 2 is called.
McMurch), Armour A.. tillselass 2 is
called.
Wiley, H m. (.7.. till class tis called.
Griffin. John A.. till class 2 is called.
Garvey. 1'hornits, tdl class 2 is called.
McKenzie, Donald, till class 2 is called
(two brothers in army').
Austin. Clifton. till class 2 is called.
Millet. Ifarve) W.. till class 2 is called.
Johnston. Alex., lill'class 2 as called.
lsueglass, Thos. K.. till class 2 is called
(brother wounded at fruit)•
Kempton, Thomas W.. till class 2 is
called.'
Free, Robert K.. till class2 is called.
l)alton..Louts. till class 2 is called (con-
ditional on productions
Snell. John A., while farming.
Glen, Ernest Robert. while farming.
Walker, James A.. while farming.
[vers. Anthony L., while farming.
Young. James A.. while farming.
Aitchison. Atclue, while farnuutt.
Nixon, Alex.. while )arming.
Thorburn. Thomas S., tut class 2 is
called.
1)ierm:irt, Wilfrid 1... wh le (arming.
West. John C.. while faituing.
McNamara. John. while larmmg.
Fielder. John E., while farming.
Donovan. Joseph. while tainting.
Jefferson. Charles R.. aline 'larminK.-
Jettera ns, Colin C.. while. tarttung.
McAdam; Neil, ahile tanning..
ltopean. J'.4in F.. while tarniu .t,,
Bowe:. Wm. J.. while farming.
Wa)'h. Vincent. while farming,
Leudy, Augustine, while tarrfting:.,
McPhee, 4.afford 11.. slide farfnusic.
Meyers. Wm. J.. while farthing. ,
Burch. Edgertosi, while tarring.
Caesar. Wm. 11.. white farming.
Dalton. Frank. wants farming.
Griffis, John A.. while farming.
Buchanan. John S.. while farming.
McWhinney, David. Lloyd. while farm-
ing.
Phillips. Hermon. while farming.
Chanaiey. John. while farming•
Thompson. John le., while tarming.
Murphy, Francis M. while farming.
teddy, Raymond. while farming.
11111s115. Phomas. while farming.
l'SlcCarthy, Francis W:, while farming.
Futter, Clarence. while farming.
Baty le. Alphonsus, while farming
Keane. Janes. while farming.
Meyers, Roy J.. while farming.
Canaan. Wm. 1'.. while far:Mitl .
Daer. WM. 1•... while farming.
McCarthy. James. wlule farming
Quigley, Austin. while [arming.
McCarthy, John. while farming.
\ Murphy. Philip M.. whiff farming.
McAdam. Adam, tijl March 1.
Green. Thomas I3.. till March L.
-"Wiley, Stuart, *bile farming.
Ant rson. Wiliam L.. till March 1.
'Wm. W'., till March 1
Cyril A., till March 1.
Roy. till March 1.
' n A., till March 1.
chard H till March 1
Do you have headaches?
Do your eyes ache?
Do your eyes water .'
Do you have difficulty
when reading?
Does the print blur?
T►este are all indication of de-
fective eyesight.
Using both the objective
and subjective methods
of testing we can guar-
antee correction of all of
these troubles.
Talk • be , matter over
with Mr. Sexsmith, our
eyesight specialist. If
you_ requite leISP*. you
may depend on ,getting
them at the most reason-
able charge.
Your examination will cost
you nothing.
Mon
Riggin
Fri(zley,
Durnin.
Treleaven,
litinnv. Alex.. allorleduntil June t.
?Arita alit; Harold. allowed until class
1) is called.
Drennan. Robert G., allowed until June
I (brother in France,.
McGregor. Fred G.. allowed until tate+
gory li is called.
Ritchie. Alfred. allowed until January 1.
McCarthy. Percy, allowed until June 1.
Ritchie. Wm. It. allowed until Janu- N Christmas m
stmas oralog of the year
ar L O l 1681 M. Dufresnay's apartments
Alton. Alfred W.. allaaed until Jams- were to some contusion. Mtw-
sleur himself as he slept on a spindle
legged sofa was not the very Image of
order. His rose colored satin coat was
under his head, and Ida silk stockinged
calves dangled over the end of his all
too brief bed. The cards of yesterday
and yesternlght bestrewed the floor.
ae was disturbed by the Insistent
Uakling of a bell. Dufreenay groaned
and struggled to his feet.
On opeuing the door he beheld a
very beautiful young lady Quaintly dis-
guised as a working woman and carry
Duf resnay's
Christmas
Awakening
V11 ANN.
ary 1.
Alton. W m. E.. allowed until June 1.
McLean. Colin. allowed until category
E is called (dues not look like category li
man I.
Redmond. W. F. allowed until June 1.
Young , Victor. allowed until June t.
Joye.Joseph C.. allowed until June 1.
Sullivan, Jcseph 1.. al.owed until June 1.
Drennan, Rdbt. J.. allowed until June 1.
Phillips, Wm. D., allowed till cate-
gory B is called.
Leddy. James, allowed till category
B is called.
Carter, David R. till January 1.
Reid. Birt R., not likely category E lag a large basket such as laundresses
and more serviceable at home.lled.• Duitmnay retreated In contua3on,
Hogan. HaroWmld
J., till to ed is ccateg bowleg profoundly and wrestling wtth
Bogie. liaruld A , allowed till category
C is called. his coat
Dalton. Chas L.. allowed till category "I pray you pardon me, mademoiselle.
D is called. 1 did not expect a-- a video !"
Griffin. Frank J.. allowed till category "And I pray you, monsieur, not to
D is called. )nock me," she replied, with a wry bt-
Karney, 9homas, allowed till category
B is called.
McCarth). Chas. J.. allowed till cate-
gory B as called.
Boyle. Augustine J., allowed till cate-
ems 13 is called
Murphey. John B., allowed till category
E is called.
ANNUAL HOSPITAL MEETING.'
Reports indicate Another Years Good
Work -Old Board Re-elected. 1
The annual meeting of the Alexandra
Marine and General Hospital was held in
the court house on the evening of Friday.
December 7. The attendance was, as ,
usual. entirely too small considering the •
importance of the wurk done by this in-
stitution. ..
l'he president and treasurer presented
their annual reports, which were received
and approved. These reports showed that
satisfactory progress had been made dur-
ing the year. notwithstanding the in-
creased price of all the supplies and some
unforeseen vxpenditures.
it was found nese- ' rrly in the (all
to install a new furnace. which has been
done. and the heating system now is in
first-class condition. It was recommended
that at sometime early in the new year a
special amseal be made to. the public for
funds to pay tor this furnace. as tete txtard
has not the motley on hand to do it
A motion of thanks was extended to
the Ahmeek . Chapter. the Maple Leaf
("halter and the General Brough Chapter
of the Daughters 01 the Empire and to 9 Did Not Expect ■Vision!"
the. Menesetung Canoe Club for the in-
lereit they have taken in the hospital tie smile. "The last time I came your
and the furnishings. etc.. supplied during servant said you had no money. You
the pd,+t year. Another motion tendered
thanks, to the town cnuncii and county,owe me 17 Ilvres."
council for their generous grants in aid of I)ufresnay gazed in speechless inere-
the hospital.
vitas
for a moment and ohm bunt
There vitas a discussion. .as to the advis- ant laughing.
ability of raisingthe rates of some `testas ••A worry Christmas to you. made -
lo the level of the,rates of other hospitals molselle!" he cried. "Is the basket for
of the same class. This matter will be
dealt with by' he new board. ) me?"
A motion *as passed extending the , 'I wish you also a merry Christmas.
thanks of the board to Mr. F. Hunt for But please, please listen to me. Per -
his generosity ill, installing the new (urn- haps the wine iii not yet out Of your
ace at his net costo( materials and labor. head. But I must have money today.
Mr. Hunt donating his average marginSurely you can understand?"
of profit to the hospital I Dufrcsnay partially mustered a
(►n motion. the rgemlters of the old wits and attempted an elaborate comms •
hoard were re-elected for the coming • phmeot.
year -and Messrs. Wil) Lane and T. L.
Prest apixnnted audito ,.,I have seen alt the shepherdesses of
•
radian Verasllles and- By the
gpddess of the laundry, you are not
till March 1. To the citizens of the town olf governors. crying' The basket is very heavy.
the citizens of the town of Godench.
J., allowed till tate- I And here are actual shirts!"
and ul the county of Hurst. Hf looked in comic perplexity from
lowed until June $0, The board of trustees of the Alexandra thetobasket the girl. Then he from
'nuts to )arm after Marine and General hospital, Goderich. thegently, "Has to the
ever told you soil
id
t presents its eleventh annual report. em-
fowtd till tate- hracing the period from the l.t October,biadttful you are'!".0;.4i 1916. to the ::lith September, 1917. I 'Certalnly you are not the first to
Rogers. John W.. allow • ill January 1.1 . The total number of patients treated patter me nor the first that failed to
Rogers. Chas. W., allowed iii class E is' this year was 187. being forty-four morepay roe. but." she added, and her eyes
called. • than last year. filled with tears, "1 had better hopes
Case. George Edward. until education During the year iters have been in the you "ow words will not help me."
i- completed ' ' hospital thirteen deaths and thirty-six p know they will not.What have
Mct;ee. Albert • W.,,allowed until a ne 1,' births. . I that will theybring vi7 Hems? This have
conditional on satisfactory work at pro-; The Ahmeek branch of the Daughters
duction. N of the Empire evince still. as they have • "But that is a wedding ring."o
Reid, Willie John. allowed until Janu- always done. a great deal of interest in "My mother's. And it Is for my
ary 1. I the hospital and its God-given work and wife. it Is for you-"
Culbert, Thos. 11.. allowed until cate- have during the past year assisted the " I'hat Is a cruel Jest. And 1 thought
gory 13 is called. I hoard very materially id furnishings for you were so different. You have ever
McCarthy. Joseph A.. until June 1, the comfort of the patients. and have seen me before, but I live no tar
conditional On satisfactory, farming re- donated the following: Seven dessert away, and 1 have often seen you. You
sults-,dozen one tcattptrons, $10 for are not yourself now or you would not
Smith. George 13:, allowedtpntil June 1. Christmas cheer, three pairs blankets,
thckaon. Thomas . R., allowed until safety kazor, double boiler. two mat- mock me so."
June I. tresses. linen towelling for opuxating room, � "I was never myself before," insist -
Finnigan. Robert E.. allowed until class ice cream freezer, one pair curtains. al ed Dufreanay.
B is called. stove, three' drseen sheets, three dozen , At this moment a stately personage
Leckharl, Charles Albert. until cate- pillowcovers, material for new operating appeared In the doorway and rang the
gory 3 is lanai` "''` s . , room gowns. To this very worthy and
bell with great vigor.
W'aggins, Itobtaf J.. untiY"t$t 3 -is mil,-
to
td
Free. Harold
Murphy. 1'atri
gory E is called
Garret. Norman.
and as long as he con
that date.
Pentland, Herbert E..,
ere y Bis called
Last Days Shopping
Last -day shopping usually has to be done in a hurry, and you will find this a
splendid place to do it. Sensible, practical gift things abound, and chances are you
will see just what you want. Everything arranged and on display for easy seeing and
easy buying. THIS IS A GOOD STORE TO SHOP IN A HURRY.
Handkerchiefs Easily Selected
You are always safe giving Handkerchiefs
and you can select them in a hurry from our
immense display. Hundreds and hundreds to
pick and choose from and exceptionally good
values in either plain linen or fancy em-
broidered. Here are a few good ones :
Fancy embroidered 'Handkerchiefs, excep-
tionally good value, at each 15c.
Boys' spot Handkerchiefs, at each 5c.
Children's fancy Handkerchiefs, 3 for IOc.
Khaki Handkerchiefs, 124c, 15c, 20c and 25c.
Men's pure liken Handkerchiefs, 20c, 25c,
35c and 50c.
Men's linen initial handkerchiefs, 25c and
45c. t'
Ladies' pure linen initial Handkerchiefs, 25c.
Ladies' linen Handkerchiefs, colored em-
broidery and initial, at each 35c.
Beautiful embroidered Handkerchiefs- for
ladies, each 25c, 35c, 50c and 75c.
Hosie Easy to Buy
Beautiful gift H fiery for ladies, in silk or
half silk. Every nted shade and fancy
designs as well, Pri s start at 35c per pair
and run up to $3.00.
At 75c we have an .eegtionally nice line
of half -silk in black or w•h`i e, and at $2,00 a
beautiful all -silk Hose t t retakes a most
acceptable gift. These s e show in practically
all colors.
Holeproof Hose by the Box
Three pairs Holeproof Hose in a box,guar-
auteed for three months. Splendid wearing
silk, in black or white, at per box $3.75.
CHOOSE GLOVES
No mistake giving Gloves.- Each pair
we sell absolutely guaranteed. Cheer-
fully exchanged after the holiday if size
is not correct. Put in a neat presentation
box if desired. We have them at $1.50,
$2.00 and $2.50 per pair, with an excep-
tionally n' line at $2.25 and $2.50 per
pair, in whi and colors.
H. C. DUNLOP
The r Storer
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A mans wife may la!• down the law
he husband. but she IS always wiplar
-;1j(Ray down the carpets
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We cordially inviteyo l loom
GIFT S P
to ::elect your Christmas presents
Beautiful embroidered Sofa
Pillows, Runners and Centres,
very reasonable. Artistic little
framed Pictures at 10c, 25e, 35c
:and SOc. Larger Pfctnres at
7rrc, 11.00, 11.50 up. English
China, heather Goods, Christ-
ina. Card, and Calendars.
Safi OUR DISPLAY
SMITH'S ART STORE
I•flriN F. 1114 FAST ST
Attractive Neckwear
Many attractive styles in Neckwear for
holiday -giving. Each Collar 'boxed separ-
ately if desired. You can buy theta at 3+ic,
50c, 75c up to 11.50 apiece.
Dainty Linens
Beautiful Linens in Table Damask, Lun-
cheon Sets and small pieces. A wide variety
that gives you almost unlimited choice. Re-
markably good values too. Nothing quite so
acceptable for a housekeeper and should be
doubly so this' year, as Linens are getting
scarcer every day.
Fs and Fur Coats
thoosee s and Fur Coats from our big
stock with absolute guarantee of satisfaction.
Every article is, backed by our unqualified
guarantee, and the values are such that we
are willing to back thew against any you will
goat anywhere.
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FOR THE OME
What better gift for t - home .than a
wonderful
EUREKA ELEC - IC
VACUUM CLEAN
It is a gift that will bring pleasure
every day of the year. It is hard tot nk
of anything more useful and practical
for the home gift.
The Eureka has a hundred cleaning
uses. Special attachments for uphol-
stered furniture, portieres, mattresses,
etc., make it indispensable about the
home.
The Eureka is a positive cure for
housekeeping troubles. Keeps every-
thing bright and clean at a surprisingly
low cost. The carpets, will always be
clean- no more dusting- no more per-
iodical housecleaning -but increased
comfort for you and the whole family.
The Millinery Department Has This Special Bargain
For Christmas
With the big bargain lot of Hats we got last month there were 15 or 20
extra high-quality shapes in black velvet. These are better quality by a good
deal than we usually carry in stock. and would sell in the ordinary way at
$9.00 to $12.00. Moat of them are regular $10.00 values. We laid this lot
aside and this week our milliners have trimmerthem-up.using, of course, only
good trimmings. For a Christmas clearance we put them on sale Saturday
morning, trimmed all ready for you to wear, and give you your choice for only
called. ex
Adams, George J., allowed until cafe- tha
g Aaxxaatitxn we oiewre to Dun -penny greeted him with delight.
s. our appreciation and sincere 'Ts his majesty returned to Psrisl
gory E is called. The hoard also dedres to express its 1 Not He 1s well?'
Horn, Percy, allowed until category E is thanks to the. Maple Lea( Chapter of the Turning to the girl, he said : "I am.
calked. Daughters of the Empire (or the following as perhaps you •know, the king's poor
leers, Howard W.. allowed until tate- donations. Toilet set, painting of Night- kinsman, as poor as he Is rich. Y.
gory 1C is called. ingale none Ribot has been the bearer of teal
Maize, Wm.T.. allowed until category The hoard also desires to express its good gifts. Monsieur, mademoiselle Is
thanks to the Ahmeek Chapter and the my betrothed „
General Brough Chapter of the Daughters ••Ahem ! M. Dnrresosy. ht") majesty
theof the Empires (a in hardwood em. fluor in Intrusted me with this Christmas
men's ward and in one room.
The board also desires to express its present for you -this purse of gold.
thanks to the Menesetung Canoe Club 1100-.1651s, I beneve, and this commis -
for the decorating of the men's ward. cion creating you valet de chamhre de
The hoard again thanks the town coun- rot, with a stipend of 100,000 llvres per
cal and the county council -for their very annum. 1 eongrtitalnte you, monsieur.
generous grants. As i have many other commissions to
The work at the hospital is at all times execute for his gracious majesty, 1
of a very onerous and exacting nature
and the hoard would be remiss in its duty most huprbly take my leave."
if it did not. on its own behalf and on "Present my grateful thank") and
behalf o( the public generally. thank the Christmas wtahea to his majesty."
superintendent, Miss King. and her even M. Rtb of made his departure with
willing staff of nurses for the very sati'- somewhat the ale of one who gladly
factory work they have done in the past takes leave of questionable company.
and are still dome. I "May i •iso congratulate you, man -
Through some misunderstanding the shearr nmldly ventured the girl- "Yoe
Horticultural Society overlooked their
usual supply of flowering plants to the can pay ms now," she added tether
hospital this year, hut on having their tamely.
attention drawn to the `natter they will 1 "Ton see aly entahllahment--how i
endeavor to see that the grounds are live. could Inst the order of these
properly beautified during the coming apartments he Improved? Will you
year. abandon ins amid such ramal The
"Well. one must do something for the abbe who minister. In the church roa-
sullenng poor." der is my good friend."
"Quite so; but are you sure that they "Why, he Is alsrs my abbe 1 -
do suffer
"dosulter ?" I "Wonderful' White Iambs and Marek
"Oh. yes. i visit them and l,afk to
them for hours at a time."- Cassell's gr alike- his el"- 1 alp - io L ilk
Saturday Journal. Ammo
E. is called.
Mcllwain, Alpert E.. allowed until cate-
gory C is called.
Mcllwain, Leonard 11., allowed until
category 13 is called.
Congram,Gordon, allowed until June 1.
Cummins. Michael J., allowed until
class E is called.
Taylor. Wm. Rets+, allowed untilJune 1.
Durniu, Wm. R.. allowed until class D
is called.
Garvey, John V.. allowed until category
E is called.
Glen, Walter, allowed until category E
is called.
Finleon, Jas. M., not considered by this
tribunal.
McFarlane. James C., allowed until
category 13 is called,
Glen, Reginald .1.. allowed until cate-
gory iI is caped.
Stewart, Wm .A.. allowed till June 1,
conditional on extra productions.
Maize. Albert C.. allowed until June I.
Anderson. Jarvis. allowed until Janu-
ary 1.
McDonald, James Baines, allowed until
June I.
McDonald, iYavd Earl. allowed until
January 1.
Fowler, Chas, J.H.. alloyed until March
1 (hardly qualified for A man).
Girvin, Chas. A . allowed until category
D 3 is called.
$5.00
$5.00 is Tess than half-price for the poorest of the lot, and if you want
something really extra in a winter Hat this is your opportunity.
HODGENS BROS
Direct
' Ontarioh,
Importers
- �mimtsie• 20-,elaek7 gamsdtsr. And you caii j ve ms
batter lack than ever reme of winning. i
On my honor, I ley, you. And the
abbe will be very glad to see as. Shall
we not make the good old man happy?'
"If you will, mon-;icur."-W. R. Vu
Doman '
A Christmas Prayer.
God grant no little child nay go
With hsagry heart or empty hand -
Give this thy world one radiant doer
To understand, to understand.
Give us the fitting word to my,
The spendthrift smile, the breve aa•
rasa;
Disclose ow hearts and pave w now
The roarage of our tenderness
Lord, we are old with toil and tears,
Our routs are veiled with tuitions set,
Yet still the tittle children keep
Three ancient /impieties, of heart --
Ind they alone of all thy breath
May bond the Averring angers eyes
And, striking Issghter from the sword,
Retrace the year, to paradise.
They are so brace with love sad
dreams,
Ro eager eyed an,!. aft, to dear)
1 think we wast return thew new
The faith they bore across the year.
1 think that sus Inuit give them now
The epeedfkrift smile, the kindly
weed,
That earth way keep ib eneeat Retie
And we thy first nswmendaiewta,
Lord.
,,y� _A -Dana Burwell
week -end with his parents.
Mr. John Bradley, of Huron, visited
with Mr. and Mrs. Jake Cousins one day
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gray, of Port Al-
bert, attended the funeral of Mrs. (Rev.)
Walter Hawkins, of Blyth.
Mr. Angus McLeod, of Sault Ste,
M4rte, Mich.. is the guest of Mr. and
M. John Green this week.
SOMETHINGDOING.-Don't forget to
reserve the 21st of December for the en-
tertainment to be held in the hall here,
the proceeds to go to the Red Cross
Those who are getting it up would like to
see a full house. In last week's news it
was mentioned that a cake was to he
auctioned off by our well-known town--'
man, Mr. Nets. Pearson. It will not he
e Id to the highest bidder but to the last
bidder, if it is only a five -cent bid. Don't
forget to come and try the cake.
The Saltford Sunday school will hold
its annual Christmas tree entertainment
on Friday, December 28th.
•a'c' NV! , a c , to v•
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Wish i ng you
A Merry Christmas
and
A Prosperous Year
in 1918
M. ROBINS
PORT ALBERT.
5WgnNFsuAY, Dec.19.
Lieut._ Hayden, of London, spent the
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