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TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR.
EXETER, ONTARIO, TLLURSDA . APRIL 6,1916
Ovrn
corQe r.
What was expected to be and per-
haps did listen, like the explosion of
a Lomb took ;place in the House of
Commons when Mr. Kyte nade the
statement that Co.Ij. Wesley Alli,
soa and some companions, ';ad made
;profit of oyer a. million dollars in
or,neetio't with some contracts ma.ie
'Y the Shell Committee. It was ;m-
elted that Gen. Sir Sam Hughes nee
implicated in the affair, chiefly be-
cause he had expressed faith in the
ht rtesty of Allison. No than in grout
Of the mouse, or no newspaper, Lib -
Val or Conservative, has hinted even
that Sir Sam had profited, tothe ex-
tent of one cent, even if the charges
against Allison be. true. Let it be remem
bered than the shell commission was
appointed by the Government of Brit-
ain. not by the Canadian Government.
and 'the only member of the Canadian
Government who knew of the doings
of this shell commission, was
Sir Sam„ and he being: absent in Eng-
land immediate answer to the charges
could not be made, and adjournment
of the debate was made until the
Mini'stet. of militia returned which he
cabled she was doing on the earliest
boat Sir Robert Bordeai, with this
charge like all others, is bound to
probe it to tete bottom, and after ask -
tee Sir Sara to return immediately ap-
pointed Sir Wm, R. Meredith, Chief
Justice of Ontario, a Canservative, and
Justice Duff of the Supreme. Court of
Canada a Liberal, to go into the al-
legations
llegations fully, and Sir Sam must clear
his skirts or take the consequences,
Sir Robert Borden has also stated
that every assistance will be given the
Eritisb Government to investigate the
TAMAN'S
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A CORRECT
SPRING STYLE
The New
Natural -Form -
Fitting Suit.
MANY. TAILORS DO NOT
KNOW HOW TO MAKE THESE
SUITS
We Do.
YOU WOULD LIKE A MORE
,CONSERVATIVE STYLE WE
CAN GIVE IT TO YOU,
MAKE A CHOICE EARLY.
Overcoats
WE CAN FIT YOU TO A "T".
TRY US,
doings
of he shell commission which
ch
waso! t
app .ah ed by the British Govern-
ment at any time that the Briish Gov-
ernment desires to investigate same.
Everything has to be free, open and
above board with Sir Robert Borden,
Tae this. he differs from his predecessor
in the premierships, No sitting on
the lid these days. No follower of
Borden need expect any favors if he
does not walk the narrow path. Some-
how, the Canadian people have con-
fidence in Sir Sam Hughes being able
to clear himself from any wrongful
connection with the contracts. ,E He
has his faults but graft; is not one of
them, He may have erred in his judge
of the character of Allison, His re-
turn to the House is eagierly awaited,
Mucla of the Liberal criticism of
the shell commission has already been
disproved, andit is well known that
the Liberals were only attempting to
make campaign literature, when they
know: it was not within the rights of
the Dominion Government to probe
the) doings of a commission appointed
by the British Gotiernment, especially
when,as`in this case, the British Gov-.
eminent withheld its consent to a
probe. But when the name of antero-
bar of the Canadian Government as
mentioned as 'being wrongfully con-
nected with the contracts that part
of it must be cleared{ up
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Wiaat's the matter with the Band?
There never was a time in the town's
bestory wheatthere was so much meed
of a Band. With our boys enlisting
su
nobly and doing so well with their
drill All they bleed is a little music
occasionally iso put life in their work,
Now we bave the Instruments and
we. have the players, the only need is
for 'the players to get together and.
get down to business. Let no man
in town or in the neighborhood, who
ever splayed a .band instrument, or
beat a drum stand back, If there have
been differences, be big enough to
drop them and t`do your bit," We
hope soon to have many occasions for
rejoining. and when our brave bays
come home, will you, Mr, Player, be
found standing on the sidewalk, while
others are doing their best by play-
ing a welcoming htrain, We under-
stand there is a meeting on Thursday
evening Let all the boys come out,
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There is a. great cry about not in-
ducing the farm boys to enlist as they
are needed to produce, That is all
right, but when the said farm boys
slip into the town or city and pick
up same good job which some town
boy gave up In order to enlist, it
looks bad. England did not keep her
farm boys at home. England is going
to use thousands of women to till the
land. Canada has not yet grasped
the ideathat evep, if the land is not
tilled as well as usual or the factory
kept going, men must go to win the
twat,
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Sp ing is here and it is time to
start to clean up. We are not always
careful •its the winter months rs : ne
snow covers everything like a a. bade
Ge c,ma ity but with the disappearance
of the snow our careless sanitary con-
ditions must be improved to (lease
the e,'e and ,prevent disease. 'The
local Bcard of Health has prepared
ir•stiucoons and they are .being dis-
tribute 1.
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The Hensall Observer must be go-
ing gunning after delinquent subscrib-
ers and it is not to be wondered at
when: the editor prints as follows, --
"All persons indebted to thie Obser-
ver Office must pass in their cheques
before the 5th of April, after which
date we will not be responsible for
our actions."
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Why is it newspapers have to .keep
an. 'telling the public that letters and
items of ;news sent the press must
be signed not necessarily for publica-
tion. but as a guarantee to the valid-
ity of the item, Scores of items go
into the waste-paperbasket weekly
from the fact that the publisher has
no guarantee of their correctness.
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The merc'hrante and business men, and
the clerk or helper, as. well as the
retired farmer thoiald take hiss holi-
days on the farm this year. • The same
may be said for the school • teacher
and the preacher. They could -`thus
"do their bit" and ,be as happy as if
they were at Grand Bend. an Muskoka.
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It may not be generally known that
anyone found guilty of hindering or
preventing in any way men from en-
listing is guilty of felonyLand is liable
to two years' imprisonment.
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The weekly papers of Halton, Peel
and Dufferin have decided to raise
their price to $1:50, also the publish-
ersi orf all )papers in the Niagara pen-
insula: :
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The fact that Villa cannot read is
said to bethe reason]{ Wilson has not
'sent hum a note.
Military Matters'
All the Huron troops assemble in
Clinton this week for two days.
Another slump in recruiting here
this week. Huron, however, is third
in point of numbers in Western On-
tario-of
ntario-of the County Battalions.
The Hemel), boys were down• on
W. Tam�� and ',put in the daywitli the
� Tuesday P
local recruits.° It was a strenuous day
Tai o' lor 8 Furnisher in town inspecting the 'troops and
to, elajor Osborneof London was
praised the boys for their excellent,
drilling. and the progress 'they' '••had
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SANDERS & CREECH
EXETER SCHOOL REPORT
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Rom 4-
Room Sr, 4 -Honors, E. Davis 89
V. Jones 86, M. Harvey 83, C. Hee-
man 81, T. Connor 81,. M. Harvey 80
C. Sanders 77, B. Senor 77, V. Row-
, 75; Pass, E. Yellow 74, C, Har-
mess 74, G. Harness 73_, W. le d
a 72 P. Collins71, E. Taylor 70, V.
fien
.
i Sweet 70, D. Knight 68, S. Sanders
i 67 U. Willard 66, C. Ford 65, S. Me -
1
l Falls tis.
1 Jr. Pss, .zHodger t 72, V. Wal-
k72,er , Kuntz 72,. G. Hinds 70, O.
No. on roll 34; average 32,
C. Vosper,: teacher,
Room 5 -Jr; 4 -Honors, E. Hartleib
85 M. Johns 84, B. Acheson 83, G.
Hatter 78, P. Sanders 78, F. Vincent
75; Pass, G. Redden 71, B. Brown 71,
'A. Andrews 70, 3'. Davis e9, W.Law-
son 67, J. Boivey 64, P. Harness 62
7. Morley 61, K. Hedden 61, M, Nor-
ry 41, Sr, 3 -Pass, R. Taylor 69, H.
Cookson 64, R. Davis 63„ M. Elworthy
62 C. Davis 62, V. Vale 61, V. Har-
ness 60. No: on roll 31; average at-
tendance
ttendance 28, J, S. Murray, teacher.
Room 6 -Form 3, Jr. -Honors, G.
Creech 87, S. Stanbury 84, M. Scott
80 W. Webster 79, G. Bedford 76,M
Elworthy 76, F. Norry 75; Pass, B.
Russel 74, R. Lamport 72, H. Seldom
72. M. Gladman 72, C. Davis 71, F.
Etartleib 70, M. Rowe 67, C. Salter
65 Form 2, S'. -Honors, L. Brine-
^ombe 84, M. Ford 83, M, Homey 82
N. Hardy 81, R. Davis 78; Pass, F.
fleaaman 74, C. Webster 73, H. Dig-
nan 71, R, Northco:,; 67, E. Houlden
67. Number on roll 37; average at-
tendance 34.5.-H, M. Kinsman, teacher
ROOM VII.
Sr. II-Honorts, Z. AcLeson 80; pass
Et .Kuntz 74; A. Ackeson 70; M. ;Con-
nelly 70; M. Nee :.on 67; A. Willard
66, E. Keyta 61; P. Wolters (60.
`Intermediate II--Bonons, X. Stan -
bury 86; G. Senders 86; I. Stewart
85; L. Snell 83; P. Scott 83; I, Lam-
;pElrt 76; pass, B. Homey 72; D. Bed-
ford 65; W. Bp?encer 61; L. McDonald
tile C. Madman 61.
nee II -Vonore, C. atitciell 89; R.
Gxee'ah 83; W. VonWaacineki 83; M.
Haunts; 80; G. Beavers 75; pass, E.
Ma91e'tO 73; B. Sandeneon 70; el. Et -
worthy 69; H,'Waist 68. Sr. 1 -lion -
tate ,f. Nelson 85; M. Bissett; 83; ;pass
et.! Parraou 73 ' No. on (roll 42; aver.,
age 38. L eaintokenbuisk; teaches
BOOM VIII
Make VII -Verne Bouiston 100. E.
Northcott 92; E. Rartleib and; E. Bus-
Ise'1'1, equal '90; B. Bloomfield 89; M.
Murpky. 88; M. Joni s 87; I. Bloom.
field 76; H. Sandals 74 T. Cookson 60
leltas,a VI -G. Vollingwood 100; I.
Lane 100; an Clark 100; al. Salter
98;' G. Beaver, 78; G. rook 73; G.
;Wella 66.
Meal V -Pied West 100; Ve Kele
;lett) 94; 0. Connelly 89; J. Kuntz 86;
SG, Webater 78.
l0.iaai IV-Ele Sanderson 98; A Han-
na, 93; B. Gat:arill 73;.i1 Andrew 68;
L. Glanville 60.
Claes III -M. Hunter 60. 'Class H-
D. Connelly 65; C. Lamporte 63.
Mee a -J. Gambrill 60. No. on troll
451 average daily attendance 36
Ansa. L: Dow, teaeler.
Locals
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The residenceof Mr. Thos, Cann,
North Street, has been purchased by
the Misses Cudmare,
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ACCEPTED THE CALL. -Rev. A.
A. Trumper of Dover Parish, has ac-
cepted the callextended him by the
Trivi'tr alemorial Church, and ' will
commence his duties on Sunday, May
14tb, Rev. Tramper comes to Exeter
highly :recommended as a preacher
and citizen and we extend the hand
of good felleevship,
FORMER RESIDENT DEAD. -The
death occurred :n London on March
30th of :a former well-known resident
of Exeter in the person of William H.
Davidson. He had been illi only a few
days following ti stroke of paralysis.
The funeral 'took ,place on Sunday to
the Woodland cemetery, Landon. The
later Mr. Davidson, with his family, af-
ter many years residence in Exeter
moved to London about twelve years
ago and had sia-ceresided there. He
was a carpenter by. trade and had
built many houses in thea city, and was
well known. His wife predeceased
him about two years,. He is survived.
by several growth -stip sons and daugh-
ters-T.
augh-to s -•-.T. H. and J• P. of , reeinaw, Mich,
A. J. of lkz,nceloria, Mich., W. F. of.
Merri:tton, •Ont, . H. L. of Muskegon,
Mien.. Mrs (Dr,) Rollins of Mimico,
Mrs, P. T. Edwards and, Misses Edna
and Ruby of London, • The late Mr.
,,naviidsan was it his 64th year.
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BAILIFF DEAD, -Mr. Alexander S
Deavitt who has he.en, 'bailiff of . the
Division Court .of Exeter for the past
twelve years, d1e,d at his house on
Gidley street on Saturday morning last
after an .illness of :several weeks. He
was aged • 76 years, 1 month and 19
days. Over a year ago he 'was tak-
en 'very i11and it was not expected
that he would recover, but a rugged
constitution erought him ,around again
and during the sunlme-r-manths he was
tibia to do light work,: A . iew weeks
ago, he egaLn became i11 and although
better at times, it proved too much
for him and he gradually became
weaker and passed away as aboe stat-
e " Mr and Mrs. Deavitt came to
Exeter from L istowell :nearly twenty-
five;years ago and have resided here
since:. He is survived ,by the wife on-
ly. The funeral, which was of a priv-
' e''inature took place to the Exeter
Cemetery on Monday afternoon.,
1 DEATH
D �i OF S. CUDMURE..-A well
!mown resident of Usborne ,passed a-
way on ;Monday of this week when
the death occurred of Mr. Samuel
Cudmore°,; following an operation for
appendicitis. He was aged 52 years,
!Deceased. was a son of the late
Thomas iCudmore and was born in
Usborne. township and resided there
all his life, Two or three years ago
Mr Cudrnore ;net with a serious ac-
cident which left him in a weakened
condition, and he was unable to stand
the operation Iast week, He was a
Methodist in religion and a Liberal art
politica; and was highly esteemed by
all ;who knew him; Besides his wife
he is survived by four children under
ten years of age. A brother Alfred
in the west, and three sisters, Mrs.
Wes. 'Harvey la the west, and .Grace
and Rose. in Exeter also survive. The
funeral takes place to the Exeter
cemetery on Thursday afternoon.
EXETER PATRIOTIC l~EAGUh-
The regular monthly meeting was held
in the Library Monday evening. Do-
natons receiyed,--.Total Minstrel Re-
eaupts $178.25, Relay Teas, $50; The
council' for 3 mos. rent of rooms $15;
Miss Fanny Bissett $1; Mrs. C. Har-
ness .$1; • Mrs. Jas. Sweet 50c. We
have forwarded to the Belgian: Relief
a;t Montreal $5.00 donated by Mr. Wm.
Bagshaw, and $5 :received from. Mrs,
a. 'Cr. Janes,r-Mrs.Wt 7. Beer, See,
,
Major McTaggart paymaster of 161st
Battalion, Clinton, was in town Wed-.
nesdny,
Mrs. McCreath of Lucknow is vis-
iting with her ,parents, Mr. and Mrs,
I. Armstrong.
Mrs, R. len'ght and Miss CarrieDy-
er are attendeg the W. A. Meeting
zaa London this week as delegates from
Trivia .!Memorial Church,
Mr. .;-Tarry Jennings, who has been
living in London for some years, has
returned to Exeter and is engaged with
the Ross -Taylor Co. The family will
move here shortly.
Mx. Geo. Godbolt announces the en-
gagement! of hie, sister Laura to Mr.
fleeced V, Pym. bon of Dir, and Mrs.
Wm. Pym, Science Bill, Ont., mare
eiage to, take place in April.
Miss Ella Baker, the efficient and
obliging.'diay eperator at the Central
Telephone office here, has aesigned
tad will take a well-earned rest, while
,\Lss Katdwell of :Petrolea will fill the
vacancy she ;laving arrived Tuesday
everting
Private Reg. Turnbull, son of Wm.
Turnbull of Farquhar, has been award-
ed by Knox 'College, Toronto, the
Post -Graduate Scholarship, comprising
the David Smith Ross Scholarship of
5200, the Jane Hunter Scholarship of
$175 and the MacWilliam Scholarship
of $25
Miss Grey, returned missionary from
British Columbia _gave a very inter-
esting talk on the work in James-st
church on eafonday evening, when the
Women's Missionary Society gave a
Tea and Entertainment, which was
well attended and enjoyed, as well as
being very worthy. The services on
Sunday were also in keeping with the
occasion.
ELIMVILLE
Mr. and Mrs. Jones and daughter
May of London are visiting the for-
mer's father at Mr. Harry Johns', --
Mr. Lewis Wood ;came home from
Walton Monday to spend the sum-
mer with his parents, Mr, and Mrs:
Robert Woad, -;Mrs. Fred `Webber
leaves this week for the; west to join
her husband who is running a ranch
in Saskatchewan for Mr. Colwill of
Centralia. -Mrs. ;Chas. Godbolt, jr.,
and Miss Laura iGodbolt spent two
days in London this week,. -Charles
Godbolt and W. G. Medd went to
Toronto, on businessWednesday. -
feardwick. Cornish has joined the 161st
at Exeter and started training. -Jahn
Brock and Sam Hunter were in Lon-
don Thursday and !brought home a
handsome ,black driver. It is alright
for the long 'trips john. -Mrs. Mudge
of London has been visiting, her bro-
ther. Mr, R: Wilcox, returning Friday,
SAINTSBURY
A social evening was spent at the
homes of M1VIr, ,Freeman Dodds on Mar-
ch 29, ,when the friends and- neigh-
bors of the vicinity presented Private
Chas Dobbs of the. 161st Battalion,
Exeter, with to military wrist watch,
Theevening was • spent in addresses
and music followed by the ,presenta-
tion of-er which the young people en-
joyed an old time dance until the wee
small hours- of t1ie mornin,g,-Private
G. Shims of Parkhill and Private G.
Ford of Exeter spent Sunday with
friends here, -Mrs, Aaron Davis and
Miss Ida Atkinson are attending the
annual meeting of the W. A. in Lon-
don this week -Miss Vera and Heber
Davis are spending�a few days in Lon-
don Townshep, -WWe are pleased to
bean- that - Mrs. Alex McDonald is im-
provng.-Mr. Frank Davis spent the
past week with his father, who is very
ill:-ihiiss Bella and George Davis spent
a few days in St. Marys. -Lenten ser-
vices are being held on Thurs-
day evenings in the Anglican church
-Mr. Will ;Penrice has taken a trip
out West- for- the summer, -Mrs. Wes
Culbert, who, has been very sick with
Pneumonia, is slowly recovering. -The
farmers are all busy in,the sugar bush
this week is:nid report a goad run.
CLANDEBOYE-Patrick Farrell, an
old resident of this place died Sunday
at the age of 86. years, He came from
Limerick, Ireland, 65 years ago. The
funeral was held on Wednesday,
BIRTHS
Webs -In Exeter, ,oat Alpril 1st, to
Mr. and Mrs, Fred Wells, a laugh-
ter.
Horton -At Brucefield, on Mar 22nd
to Mr, and Mrs. Jarvis Horton, a son
;!fcLaren-In :Hibbert, on April 1, to
74r, and Mrs W. E. McLaren, a
daughter,
4f ARRIAG',-
Heywood -Kraft -.In Dashwood on
April 5th, Victor Heywood, sonof
Mr. and Mrs, Joshua Heywood . of
Usborne Tip., to Miss Lucinda L. A.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. leeter
Kraft of Dashwood.
Montgomery -Hand ford --1n Winnip:eg.
on March 29, William B. Mon+gotn-
ery of Weyburn, Sask., to !dies Mar-
garet, daughter of Mr. James Hand-
ford of Exeter
Hudie-Can>1 b:el1-,At Bayfield, on
March 27, Margaret Campbell, tcr:,
John. Hudie, both of Godericlr Tee
DEATHS
(Cudmore--ln Usborne, on April 3rd
Samuel Cudmore, aged 52 years.
Deavitt--In Exeter, ion April lst,Al-
emander S Deavitt, aged 76 years,
1 month 19 days.
Davidson -In London, on March 30
William H. Davidson, formerly of •
Exeter, in his 64th year.
Stahl -Near Crediton, nn April 2nd.
Levi Stahl, aged 57 years.
Klurppp.-1n Crediton, on Anril 1st,
Mrs. Michael Klurapp, aged 77 years
Farrell ---At Clandeboye on Apr. 2nd,,..
Patrick Farrell, aged 86 years.
Sl,culdtce-In Tuekersmith, en Marc?,
24tis, Susan Shouldice, in her 43re
year
Made in Canada.
Hupmobiie Welcomes Doubters
If you will come with en • open mind
we feel morally certain the Hupmob-
ile will `convince you that it is the
car for you to buy.
We expect it to do so, first, by its
magnificent eerformance.-by the a-
bundant power, and the amazing flex-
ibility and smoothness of its simple,
four -cylinder motor.
Its comfort and its size. will reveal
Quality higher than. you usually en-
counter in a $1385 car,
Its economy records will influence you
next; and the free -coupon -service will
clinch your convictions.
You obligate yourself in no way what-
ever by asking the Hupmobile, in
demonstration, to establish its right
to your consideration.
T. E. NEWELL,
DEALER, EXEThR.
STEWART'S
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Spring Clothes
For Boys and Men
WE ARE PREPARED TO S HOW YOU A FINE RANGE
OF BRITISH BLUE SERGES FOR BOYS & MEN. THESE
SUITS ARE MADE FROM OLT) DYES BUT ARE 'TAILOR-
ED IN THE VERY NEWEST STYLES AND ARE SOLD
A r THE OLD PRICES. BE SURE TO SEE THEM Bi±FOR
CHOOSING YOUR SUIT FOR SPRING.
NATTY SPRING COATS
You will need an odd 'exit
for Spring and Summer. Why
not make an early choice? We
have a swell range to choose.
MILLINERY
The Tables are full of new
Spring. Hats, and new ones ere
being added every clay. Call and
seewhat we have to show you.
LINOLEUMS
If you would save money get
our esrices on Linoileums. We
hate. a,siplendiild range of Nainn's
lin new tole and floral effects
in 2 3, and 4 yard widths.
WALL PAPERS.
A )flew roils of our New Wall
Paper tiviill make • a wonderful:
` differenilce.;ito your horde. We
MISSES & LADIES' SUITS
,Showing several of the very
newest styles priced at $15,$20
and $25, also several good styles.
in Blue and Black Serge far
stout women .
LACE CURTAINS
•You well be needing lace cur-
tra&ss this Spring. See our cur-
tains for Bedrooms at per pati,
85c. 81.25, $1.50.
ROOM RUGS
At 'the old 'peaces in Tapestries
Brussels, :Velvets, and Wilton's
alsoseveralpatterns of Tapestry
noir :canpert at 50c, 65c,, 75c.
RUBBER BOOTS
Keep. your f eget dry this slop- .
,py weather.. Wear a pair of
hawu afine range 'of varnish spa- ow Red Rubber Boots, `They -
pars for bathrooms and kitchens are guaranteed, Prilce $4,50
PHONE 16 J. A. STEWART PHONE 16
The Big Store with the Little Prices