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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Signal, 1918-4-11, Page 5THE SIGNAL • 1)11' RICH ONTARIO Tuumn iY, APai t. 11. 1r WE HAVE THE NEW \ eines in Stock In MacBath Evans, Shaler, Sunray. Safe lite, etc. Call in Apti-Glare and let us show you them. East Street G "Owa.d e Pn� t'`4 a GPOI RICH - - - , OKTOJO Arthur M- Clever cwt. �—• ----.- Luxury—No1 Necessity— Yes! Now that photographs — and first-class work. too —are obtainable at the law prices we oker, they can no longer be classed as luxuries. Photo- graphs are today as nec- essary as the family records your mother kept in the Bible. J. T. Fell The New System of Trying Wholesale prices on all orders to suit the buyer. A trial order will convince you of the money saved through our system. Goods have arrived to date amounting to $450.00 and given every satisfaction or rnoneycheerfully refunded. Write for f•tll math •tams and free circular. 'Consumers' Association J. J. DOtYLE, Quebec St. Local Manager SPECIAL: for One Week Men': Soft and Dab' HATS About 150 Hats in iekacope shape. fur -felt with plain and contrast trimmings, to dear $1.25 Seventy-fiveHats good for general wear 75c Up-to-date stiff Hats in seasonable shapes, good quality fur -felt with silk trimmings. to clear at $1.45, $1.75 and $1.95 Men's Police Braces, to clear at 25c M,. ROBINS e lOtai s Store LOCAL TOPICS For Greater Production. The C. P. R. offers the ground along its right of way to any persona wishing to use it for greater production purposes. APplacatxxr should be made to the local ols of the railway. Agent at Norwich. I Mr. Roy Sperling. who for severe years has been Passenger agent at the G. T. R. station here, has been appointed station -master at Norwich and leaves shortly to take the new position. Going to Toronto. Rev. G. M. H')Imis, B. A., B. Th.. pastor of the Goderich Baptist church, has received and accepted a call from the Osington avenue Baptist church. Tor- onto, and will commence his ministry in Toronto the beginning of May. Wedded at Stratford. Stratford on Friidayy lasttook ofplaqce Cecelia daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Webb of town, to Mr. John H. Siegner, of Strat- ford. The young couple will make their home in the Classic City. An April Sock Shows,. The Huron County Women's War Aux- iliary is calling for an April sock shower for the 161st Battalion. The local Wo- men's War Auxiliary has a supply of yarn on hand at Smith's Art Store and anyone willing to knit for this shower may get yarn by calling there for it. Prospects for Shipbuilding Plant. Itis understood that prospects for tie establishing of a shipbuilding plant in Godaich are very encouraging. Mr. W. H. Hutchinson, of the National Ship- building Co.. has the matter in hand and it is hoped that developments will at an early date allow of a more definite an- nouncement. •1- •1• 1. • 1' .1. -1 1 1- 1 1 -t -1 •1 1 - We Are Not Only Manu- facturers of Eye Glasses. Our service means more than this. It starts with a thorough examin- ation of yosr eyes. If knees ase needed. 'we dletermise the strength, take your facial meas- 'uremeats, then wake the glasses In uur workshop—al) for one charg Aso Ilam Pt OPTI Near et tut lasei /WIN IONS CiUCLPN. Oink, Ret:.iv.q at Hospital. The fallowing donations, received at Alexandra hospital diidng Pebttu�ryy a�nd Mas. io are gr.t.tuUy ack,wnieuged: 2 jars fruit. Mrs. MacDonell: 1 jar fruit, Mrs. ChasGlrviny 1-2 den pints fruit, Mrs M. Wilson; 3 pairs bedroom alp Mr. Wm. Sharman; 1 dozen froth egg Mrs. W. Glen; curtains and rugs for the office. Ahmeek Chapter, 1. 0. 11 E.; bag of parsnips, Mr. Schultz; 1 gallon maple syrup, Mr. S. Bisect. A Rubber Social. The Woman's Missionary Society of Victoria street Methodist church held its annual "rubber social" Thursday night in the Sunday school roosn of the church. The room was filled, and a good program of music. both instrinnental and vocal, readings and recitations and a flag drill given by twelve little girls was enjoyed by all. Refreshments were served and tt* proceeds amounted to about 813. There were nearly 200 pounds of old rubbers brought in as the admission fee. Women's Institute Notes. The members of the Women's In- stitute are preparing for a bazaar to be held on May 18th. of which further no- tice will be given. As the sewing meet- ings on Wednesday afternoons have not been so largely attended, the committee in charge has changed to Friday after- noon again. The need is just as urgait as ever. Surely one afternoon could be spared for the soldier. Just stop a moment and think what he is doing for his country. Remember to save your rubbers for the May meeting. Masons Have Big Night. Maitland Lodge, No. 33. A., F.&A. M., had an official visit on Tuesday night front • District Deputy Grand Master Porterfield, of Mitchell. There was a la)ge attendance of the members. After the worn of the evening a banquet was held. and an interesting program of speech and song was given, among those taking part being several v siting brethren. Mr. R. J. .Me.gaw, W. M., was in the chair. The D. D. G. M. visited Morning Star Lodge. Carlow. on Wednes- day night. Board of Trade Supper. The Board of Trade has arranged for a business meat's dinner to be given at Hotel Bedford on Monday evening next, at 7 o'clock, when Mr. Boykin, of the Town Development Company of New York City. will be present to give an ad- dress. Mr. Boykin is a specialist in his subject and will have someth ng to say that will undoubtedly be of interest to every business man of Goderich. It is hoped that the business community of the town wil! be well represented, and a eneral invitation is extended •by the of Trade to all who wish to attend. Tickets are SOc. Mr. Wm. McCreath's Dsath. The court house flag is flying at half- mast on account of the death of Mr. William McCreath. for many years the faithful caretaker of the county buildings, who pasted away early Wednesday morn- ing of this week after an illness of only a few days. The fact of his illness was not ' generally known, and the news of his death was a shock to the community in j which he was so familiar a figure. The funeral will take place from the family residence, Victoria street, on Saturday afternoon to Maitland cemetery. Pte. Harry McCreath, son of the deceased, is Printing and Developing James A. Campbell, "Centra) Drag Stere" North St. and Square, Goderich A CRIPPLE FOR TNREE YEARS Ha/plass Is lied WILL Rheumatism Until Ha Teals "FRUIT-A-TIVES'. MR. ALEXANDER MUNItO R.R. No. 1, Lorne, Ont. "For over three years, I was eontined to bed with Rheumatism. During that time, I had treatment from a number of doctors, and tried nearly everything I saw advertised is eure Rheumatism, without receiving any benefit. Fimilje I decided to try 'Frult•a- Ilres",fore I had used Ita1Ja box/ 1 notican rmprbtlment ; tine pain was not so severe, and the swelling started to go down. 1 coaliaaed Arkin, Mir frail me - da -jar, improving all the time, and now I can walk about two miles and do light chores about the Ellice". ALEXAND}:It Olt NRO. bOc. a box, 8 for $40, trial size 23e. At all dealers or seat postpaid on receipt of price by Fruit -a -trues Limited, Ottawa. enjoyable recital given by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. King, satiated by Mise Lasca El- liott of Goderich, in Trinity church, yes terday afternoon. Not only was the pIb- gramme a good one and the artistes con- tributin; to it of high merit, but the rest- ful, quiet church. on a beautiful spring afternoon, tended to increase ones en- joyment in one of the pleasures that can still be enjoyed with an easy conscience in these sad and anxious days. The pro - opened with an organ solo by U.KKing. an "Offertory" composed by Batiste. This was given an excellent rendering, the registration being good and the pedalling dean and unblurred. Lemare's well-known and always pleasing "Andantiae in D Flat" completed Mr. King's solo numbers, in all of which he exhibited to great advantage the beauty and tine quality of the Trinity chhrch or- gan. Mrs. King, soloist of Trinity church. gave Denza's .bright dainty song **Sing on" a delightful rendering. the rip- pling runs being sung se►yhbeautiful tonal on bis way home from overseas and is ex- gay and tvettness.. n Mea Kama en- . ed to arrive in town this evening. The t Tattoo is very distinct, sides her phras- 6orehxorning will be saddened by the un- ing exceptionally good. ... All three expected ices that has come upon the numbers were most tastefully sung, the family. all of whom have the sympathy of singer exhibiting great felling and sym- the people of Goderich in their bereave- p?thy in her interpretation of them.... . mens. stood Friday Concert. A Targe audience was present in North street Methodist church on Good Friday -evening to hear the musical program which had been arranged by Miss Isabel Scott, the energetic and capable organist of the church- The first part of the pro - iss Lassa Elliott is a real pianist, pos- sessed of a brilliant technique, a fine touch, and also temperament. without which quality a pianist may play ever 90 bril- liantly and still leave the audience un- moved. Miss Elliott has :force and can get a big fortissimo, but she can also get a most delicate pianissimo. This was specially in evidence in the first move - Cram consisted of vocal stns by Miss ment of the "Humersque de Concert " by Colborne. Miss Doolittle, Miss Scott, Mr. the well-known American pianist, Homer H. McGregor and Mr.Percy K.ng (of Bartlette. and in Noilet's "Ekgie" in C London), a vocal duet b Mr. John Scott sharp minor, which was most delicately played. Kowalski's "March Militaire, ' in o. taves, was given a brilliant render- ing. endering. Miss Elliott is a pianist whom Peter- music lovers will hope to hear on scare uture occasion. An Extensive Work. . The regular monthly meeting of the Children's Aid Society was held in the grand jury room of the court home on Tuesday afternoon last, with the usual modest attendance. The financial re- ceipts for the month were reported as follows: L. J. Williams, Blyth. 11: Mrs. D. Millar. Goderich, 11: Mrs. P. McFarlane, Goderich, 82; Mrs. H. 1. Strang, Goderich, 11; Mrs. John Mills. Blyth, 82: transfer from Patriotic Fund, 17.80; town of Wingham, $3.i. The expenses of the month, including travelling and clothing to wards. was $30.93, bolls for which were approved. The large list of cases included several where the conditions are such as would surprise the average citizen. who does not as a rule give any thought to the importance and necessity of the work these Children's Aid Societies are doing. Indeed, in two of the cas a under advise- ment the conditions may well be de- scribed as -shocking." The agent will have a busy season for some time to come took part in the• Good Friday recital in giving the needed attention to the given by Mr. and Mrs. George H. King cases considered at this meeting. A list I formerly of Goderich) in Trinity church, forwarded from the Provincial superin- Peterborough. of which church Mr. King is organist and choirmaster. The Exam- iner, of Peterborough. gives an extepckd report of the recital, from which we Make extracts as follows: There was a large at the (of Seaforth) and Mr. McGregor, a violin sob by Miss Seager. and a piano duet by Mrs. Chat Doty and Miss Scott. The second part was the cantata, •'O ivet to Calvary,' descriptive,as the title suggests of the incidents which marked the closing days of Christ's earthly life. This was given very effectively by the choir under direction of Miss Scott, the sob parts be- ing taken by Miss McClinton. soprano, and Mr. Percy King, baritone. Miss Scott accompanied at the organ and Mrs. Doty at the piano. The program throughout -was an ex- cellent one. Mr. King has a very pleas- ing voice, of good tone and volume, and will be welcomed to Goderich on soy future occasion. Miss McClinton carried out her difficult part in the cantata in a :nost creditable marcher, and the others who took Part were all heard with pleasure. Special mention of Mr. Mc- Gregor, who is a most welcorne addition - to the musical talent of our town, will not be invidious. Miss Sco is good work on this and GIRLS WANTED other occasions merits cordial apprecia- tion. For rMrt work to all the place: of men a M, nave goon of nisi aohoeto the Miss Elliott at Peterborough. lovingfront. Y.ng women nae rendre the v,nntry real o.erV-Ire by preparing W Miss Lasca Elliott. the talepted daugh- take po.t..lows in banks sad ba.>..esa ter of Mr and Mrs Frank Elliott, town, o t del Conroe. rf training In Bank• keening. She. hand and all other Com- mercial ubjeel. now In amoral.. Sind tint• ad mit ted any aloe. Illustrated e.telogne free Northern Business College, Ltd. OWEN SoU\ D. ONT. C. A. FLEMING. Priaclpal. CHURCH NOTES. Canon Hill cuoducted the services m at, Gsdrge a chardton Sunday, the rector bung unwell. The feather training class meds next Mooday evening at Knox church at 8 o'clock to conclude the study of the hook assigned, chapters 9 and 10 being the Rev. Gordon M. Holmes will preach next Sunday in the 13aptlet church at both services. The ordinance of baptism will est served at the close of the even- ing The parlor, Rev. R. C. McDem)d, will ocy the pulpit at Knox church at Sunday. Momin4 subject : "Ideals in Life and Religion,' evwWg. subject, 'The Capture of a Cit.'' Pev. J. H. Osterhout will take as hie subjects in Victoria street Methodist church next Sunday morning: "True Richet" Evening: "Drifting.,The church anniversary will be held on Sun- day, Apnl 21st. with Rev. E. F. Arm- strong, an cid Goderich boy, as the special preacher. A new church for the Methodist con- gregation of Wyoming. Ont., has been opened and dedicated. The building is of red pressedbrick with white stone trimming and in all its appointments and finiahings t is a splendid, up-to-date structure. The pastor of the Wyoming church is Rev. S. J. Allis, formerly pastor 'of Victoria street Methodist church, Goderich. The services in North street Methodist church next Sunday will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. Dr.Rutledge. Morn- ing subject: "�•'! '' Dackners into Light.' Evening, 'The Message Of Tempted Leader." a Men's Sunday Club meets in the church parlor at 10 a. m. Subject for discussion: • Why do I admire my denomination :'" All men will be made welcome. Blackstone's dancing class, Masonic Temple. every Monday evening. Or- chestra. Marine Notes. Five big lake steamers—Manitou Theodore Roosevelt, City of South Haven Virginia, and Puritan—have been cam mandeered by the United States Govern merit. These boats have engaged in the summer tourist trade, and it is said the action of the Government will put a lot of summer resorts out of business. Be sure you are right but not too sure that everyone else is wrong. attendance 1 IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIiIIIINIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1111MIIIIIIIIItlllllllltilttlllllll BENMILLER NURSERIES Evergreens for Sale These are fine trees. If you are thinking of planting some we would advise your doing so this spring, for they will be much higher, as all nurseries import them when small from France, and prices are now prohibitive for im- portation. Trees in AN Sizes Parties will get a reduction of F.c per tette by comi4 to the Nursery, as we can deliver only in large quantities. STEWART BROS. ICrodnrich, R.R. No. 4. Tel. 6 r. 7 (Dungy t: tendent s office, giving names of wards, most ot whore of course belong to this county. whom he desires to have visited officially by the Huron agent, and reports made of the conditions found. aaregates no lea than 121 children. This shows how extensive the work is. Among the bright spots in the rases con- sidered on Tuesday was a thoughtful and cheery letter from a ward who is now overseas and anxiously awaiting the word to face (he Hun in France, a case which is a striking example of what can be done to turn a child in the right way if taken in time. Complaints have been made to the officials of the Society that children are on the streets at night in flagrant dis- regard of the curfew regulations, that others attend the pkture shows without guardian in contriJ.ntioa of the law, and of other cmnditiprtt attending you ng children which should be amended. it was decided that the attention of the town ootntcil and police ntlkials he called to these matters. with a request for stricter enforcement of the laws. (OLBORNE. Mr. James Chietbtolm, of Leebu rn, re - RIGHTS iSEASE is the deadliest and most painful malady to which mankind is subjectDodd e Kidney Pills will cure any case of Bright's Disease. They have never failed in one single case. They are the only remedy that ever has cured it, and they are the only remedy that can There are imitations of Dodd's Kidney Pins—pita, box and name—bot imita- tions are dangerous. The original and only genuine cure for Bright's Disease is ODD'S KIDNEY I PILLS Dodd's kidney Pills are fifty cents a box at all druggists. Do you have headaches? Do your eyes ache? Do your eyes water ? Do you have difficulty when reading? Does the print blur? These are all indications .f de- fective eyesight. Using both the objective and subjective methods of testing we can guar- antee correction of all of these troubles. Talk the matter over with Mr. Sexsmith, our eyesight specialist. If you require lenses you may depend on getting them at the most reason- able charge. Your examination will cost you nothing. H. C. DUNLOP Ta• Non Gently delivered at McGaw station the haavieat pig that has ever been weighed 1 GODERiCH - - 31) there. It tipped the beam at 7lb.. It was a purebred Chaster Whits, a breed in which Mr. Chisholm socialises. • i Exception lasildup Facilities The thorough organlzatior. at the WJalsa Bali M Canada., covering the Dominion with over 300 Branches, and reaching the red of the world through Agents and Correspondents, provides splendid banking facilities (or its customers, whatever may bs their business or Weida ns.da. Why rot take advantage of this service Goderich Branch—F, WOOLLCOMBE, Manager. The Saults Coal Co. enooaeons to liel)uoaak & liledhlll ExcI-xslvF AGENTS FOR LEHIGH VALLEY THE CO.AI. THAT SATISFIES We deal in Hard and Soft Coal, Lime, Cement, Fire Brick, Fire Clay, also Hard and Soft Wood, Maple and Hemlock Slabs; Fresh cars ot Lime and Cement just received. OPPICB PHONE - - - - 75 B. ). Saults' Residence 275 W. W Saults' Residence 202 The Singer Store New stnck of children's stamped dresses in Repp, Ptgne and i.awn. 'Stamped hats and rompers. Fancy black saris bags. A new lot of white *tamped lunch cloths, centre., nuts and serviette*. Notions. Steel knitting neelles, lingerie braid - Darning cotton in colors and wooden hoops. MISS S. NOBLE For Good Reliable Shoe Repairs, try Smith & Ring 30 East Street. Opposite Knox Church Give Us a Trial A Business Education Pays for itself in a Few Months The difference in remuneration of a trained business man (or woman), as compared with that of the untrained person, will quickly make up the amount spent in taking a good business course such as can be obtained at the • School of Commerce CLINTON, ONTARIO Now is the time for .the young man or woman to make an in vestment that will give splendid returns iu the years to come. We have Courses in BOOKKEEPING, STP.NOGRA PHV, PENMANS IP, SECRETAR AL WORK, ETC. We have special a - tion for girl students. For terms, etc., write \ B. F. WARD, B.A., M. Accts. PII,1N1. 21)1 Pnacipal — the benefit. the pleasure. the economy! of a 5c Package of WRIGLEY'S has made it the fa- vorite "sweet ration' of the Allied armies. — send It to your friend at the front: it's the handiest.) longest -lasting re- freshmel�tt he can carry. CHEW IT AFTER EVERY MEAL toms The Flavour Lasts