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TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR
Imam
EXETER, ONTARIO THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1916
Our Corner.
"Confound his enemies" is what
S.ij Sam does, Their charges are all
proven false and he just goes on with
his work es usual,
To Ted the London Advertiser onl
Loftdon as a. campiing ground one
would ;almost think the war was
started, so that they would have a
big camp of soldiers, and that burg
was the centre of the universe,
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Perbaps •they do not realize it, but
it is mighty bad manners to invite
people to your home and then force
them to listen to tirades against their
friends --politically, socially or other-
wise, especially when you are so pre-
judie:ed that you do not know what
you are talking about.
Qvar 1100 officers of the Canad-
ian Thal: of Commerce have now
taken up military duty, representing
55 per cent of the male staff he-
tweert the ages of 18 and 45; 48
par cent el the 'entre male staff; 38
Pelt cert of theeptire staff of the
bank. Thirty-four have 'been killed
in defence of their country and 88
wounded
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In Western Ontario
considerable
scab is showing on the apple crop
and there is aprospeet of much dam-
age from this source. The crop will.
be good where spraying has been
thorough, but it is generally feared
that there will be a great deal of
wortialess fruit. A heavy drop isnow
ttikurg.r1ace in unsprayed and
Usuditcitntly sprayed orchards.
TAMAN'S
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WARM ViKATHER
WEAR
Straw Hats.
WE HAVE A LARGE VARIETY
OF SIZES 'AND SHAPES IN BOTH
SAILORS AND PANAMAS—
SAILORS $L00 to $3.00
PAeiA,v'1A5 ,....$3.00 to $6.00
Flannel and Duck
Trousers
ARE,,NOW THE THING TO WEAR
PRICES $150 to $7.00
Negligee Shirts
PRICES .:... $1.00 to $1.50
Summer
Underwear
COMBINATIONS .& '.TWO --,PIECE
PER SUIT 50c. to $1.50
Taman
�ailar& Furnisher
PHONE 81a
The Boys in Khaki
It is well worth while to wall:
down the lines of the 161st Huron
Battalion camp at London. Although
not under canvas long the boys have
made in shapaeffortreat
ea dhey have succ ut the grounds
Large numbers of flowers have been
planted
many
aeorinoes spell the name "Huron's" Colored
front of the officers quarters. Flow-
ers and company initials in white-
washed stones are placed in front of
nearly all the tents and the grounds
marked off with white stones, posts
and ropes. The boys are justly proud
of the way .they have things fixed
up and are pleased to s'ho'w the vis-
itor about in proper hours.
Early Friday rimming last Mr. Ed.
Treble received word from Ottawa
that bis sort Leon had been severely
wouedea in the foot at the Irene
,'firs, .Harness also received word that
her soar Elmore had been wounded
the legs. These Exeter bays went
over seas with the 33rd Battalion and
it is sincerely 'helped their woundsare
slight.
Mr. Treble's telegram stated, "Lance
Corp. Leon Treble ;officially admit-
ted to County of London War Hos-
pital,
wo•• d d severely 1
pital, Epsom, n e s } in
foot on June 19th."
The Honor Roll from France names
the following: Pte. Finlay AlcInnes
of Lueknow, missing; Hazelton G.
Moore of St. Marys, missing; Pies.
Lean Treble and Elmore Harness s^s
Exeter wounded; Pte. Wm. Hayles
o£ Winghara, wounded- Ptes. Cleave
Denbow and Harry wounded_, -
of Brus-
sels wounded; Pte. Ernest Laashbrook
of Mitchell, severely ill,
Lieut. R. Y. McLean of Seafortlt
and of the .Huron Battalion was wed-
ded on June 21st at Goderich to
.Miss Mary ;Lillian, eldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. alacdonald of Goderich.
The wedding was of a military na-
ture and was ;performed by .Rev. J.
1. 1: otheringbam.
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Major-Gen. Sir Sam Hughes visit-
ed the camp on Thursday mornin
and reviewed the troops and ordere
a. bait holiday in the afternoon. This
meant three half -holidays in the one
week, but the boys had no oojection.
At the military field day on Wed-
nesday of last week the 161st Huron
Battalion won the challenge cup pre,
seated by ,The Advertiser, gaining the
highest ,number of points, 24. The
next highest had 19 points.
Pte. W. Earl Mitchell son of Mfr,
Wm, Mitchell of town, and Pte. Percy
Lawson, who have been in England
for some time are now in France a-
waiting to take fpart in the fighting.
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Pte. Ernest Oke has written from
the hospital in England to his father,
14Ir, :William •Oke of Hurondale, and
says he is improving from bis injury
reported recently.
Major E. N, yLesvrs, M. P., of God-
erich has received his certificate from
the Royal School of "Artillery at
Kingston and is in charge of the 31st
Battery.
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Lieut. Beattie Martin, who recently
returned from the front to his home
in. London, spent a dpy or two visit-
ing old friends in Exeter this week.
Major Heaman attended the McLean
--Macdonald wedding in Goderich last
week being one of the representatives
from the 161st 'Battalion.
Privates Day, Tucker., Kellett, Neil,.
Welts and Howey were home from
London over Sunday.
EXETER COUNCIL
Exeter, June 26, 16
Coun.ciiI met in the ,office of the
Clerk at 8` cp.m•. Previous minutes',
approved,
.Communications tread as follows li
A :letter from T. W. Penhale from
Shornelilfe .Officers Training Camp,
'thanking the citizens through the
Reeve four the •wrist watch which lie
'received in good .condition.
From the secretary of the Munici-
pal Association., re annual convention
oun. August 31st en the City Hall, To -
Tonto.
A petition eprom the residents a••
long the. west 'side of Elizabeth street
asking for a cement walk between
Efuran streets. Same was .accepted
and filed for reference:
Accounts -Ross -Taylor Co., $19.75
G. Bartiner $21.80; A. Glanville S4;
A. Cottle $3.95; G. R. Steer ..$1;75 ;
W; S. Horsey $25,70; T. Brock ,$10.50
H. Runiohr $14.60; A. Anderson 517.40
J. Norry $21; W. Gillespie $19.35.; D,
Russell, Sr., $13.82; J. Hunkin $12.90;
T. Creech . $1.75; R. Gillies $8.60;; T.
Koulden $2.50; Dorn. Road Machine
Co. $2,50.—Total 5201.87.
J. Senior, Clerk:
KILLiy:D AT HOUSE OF REFUGE
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Clinton, June 27.—As the result of
a fracas this afternoon at the Huron
'house of 'refuge here, John Weather-
all formerly of Goderich, was struck
on the head with a cane in the hands
of another inmate named Poselwaite.
which resulted in Weatherall's death
a' few minutes ,afterwards.
The blow. was ,a very light one, and
it is thought death may have been
from heart failure rather than from
the, blow.
Weatherall was over 70 years of age
and Paselwaite is (said td be somewhat
irresponsible,
Letters from Soldier Boys
Corp E. J..Hony, son of Mr. and
Mrs. C. H. Horsey, writing from
West Sandling Camp, says that all his
Exeter pals have gone to the front
from that camp, and that they are
bating much wet weather: He says
the roads of that coutry are very
fiat, even .around the camp; He ex-
Pected to make a visit to friends in
Bideford, North Devonshire, in a few
days.
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In a letter to his parents Private
Archie Davis of .the Advocate Ottice
writing .ftoin Bramshott Camp, says
the old 71st Battalion has been brok-
ea up and he has been placed with
the 73rd Royal 'Highlanders of Mon-
treal and now wears the kilts. He
expects to 'be in France very soon.
Soldiering is ;agreeing wall him as he
has gained seven .pounds since land -
in: ir. England. making in all twelve
poudr since he donned the uniform.
Mrs. John Gilfillan of Kirkton is in
receipt of Q. lengthy letter from her
nephew, Rev. Reginald D. Turnbull,
B. A., son of W. A. .Turnbull of Far-
quhar, now in Wiley camp, England,
et which he describes many points
of interest in England ---the camp lite,
. ,
the Te
tt Dice Tennyson, h of n ca. •
n s at r 1<n
fish viilagt, the artillery battery and
brlgaae drill the great places of /Pa-
den •Parliament 'Building, St. Pauls
Cathedra' and the 'Tower; also the
llnivprsity of Oxford. The length of
this letter prevented us publishing it
itt tui'.
Letters written before he was
wounded were received during the
week in which Lance Corp. Treble
stated that he expected to soon be
in Frame and that they were training
hard He and Elmore Harness were
atn tee same draft. When the draft
was called as an N.C.°, he w.ss ask -
to "fall out" but he teal Maj. Je,v
itt he wished to go, ani the Major
replied "Very well' so Leon, got to
the front sooner than he otherwise
would have, and he sail, "I am tick-
led to death that we are going into
the thick of it. As far as we know,
the sgo to Ypres, 10.1 60. and we will
certainly see something there or vise
will be ",pushing up the daisies" :n
e month or 'two." He says the draft
men dyad their Ross rifles taken and
received sbort Lee-Enfields, and
the first time he tried the nes-rifle
at 200 yards the made a possitee, 25
out of 25 all five shots within: a 2a
arch circle. To -night we marched to
the barber shop and had our hair
clipped off tight, and we look Iike
convicts, and s•e are under C.B. while
on ;draft. It s hot here now and I
am e. solid mass of freckles and red
e.s a lobster, but ,we dont worry as
nobody sees us. Am feeling fine and
weigh 155 pounds.
The .second letter written froth the
base was France said that his detach-
ment was about ,to go to the hottest
spot in the trenches, and that Doe,
Mallett tad already gene into the
trenches.
A ,third letter written, on June. 10
states that he has been moved to
Belgium and was with the 7th Can-
adians (now lst Br. Columbiansj—one
of .the best battalions in the service.
A,11 but two in. the , Eattalion were
in tli.e xanks a year ago. Our Captain
Holmes, has won the D.S.O. and the
Military Cross for bravery, and fifteen
men have the•D.C„ M's. To -night w
go into the front line. "Hoipe Fritz
don't ig:et me" but we take'our chance.
I dost't think .Earl Parsons is tar
Away end P11 :try to find hinn(, You
ought to see ;what they call amod-
ern soldier. 111. bet 10 to l that you
would hurt yourself laughing. We
wear big shrapnel 'helmets—look lust
like bigsoup bowls—carry bombs,
saws wire cutters, and everything im-
aginable.
Local Items
T. G. Creech cut the grass on the
Park on iMonday and on Friday after-
noon the work of putting the Park
in good shep'e will be undertaken.
Your 'help is needed.
Dr. Roulstout desires to .announce
that he will be absent from his of-
fice next 'week from Monday to
Thursday, and possibly to Saturday.
During his absence anyone wishing
to make an ,appointment may do so
by phoning to or calling at his office.
FAREWELL SERMON.—Rev. W.G
H. 1VIcAlister preached his farewell
sermon in James ,Street Methodist
church on Sunday evening. He took
as his text, I.Corl. 13-13, "Now abid-
eth Faith, Hope and Charity—these
'three—and the greatest of these is
Charity" and in .a sermon noted for
its simplicity and clearness he show-
ed thegreatness of clarity as c;om-
pareu to the other great things on
earth such as oratory, the gift of
prophesy, •greet knowledge, generosity
faith and hope. Faith and hope en-
dure Bang, but charity alone will last
forever. "It seems Ibut a few weeks
ago that I preached my initial ser-
mon here, and yet foiuryears have
passed, as in a night', and I want to
thank •everybody with whom I have
been associated during those years,
the Boards for tbie harmony that has
always been in evidence, Mr. Phillips
and the chose, and the congregation.
It has been. all Bonne glad; day, andt 1
shall ;Hass on with the memory of
foul' of the most pleasant: years of
my line. Be pleased to reanemberrne
by Charity, that suffereth long and
is kind. Be charitable to all men.
LO.O.F. DECORATION DAY. —
The members of Exeter Loigei els is
their annual custom, observed Sunday
afternoon last as Decoration Day
ani to the number of needy sixty
congregated at the cemetery and with
the beautiful ceremony prepared for
such occasions, ;placed a potted ger-
anium ;Aron the ,graves of all departed
brethren. In their march from grave
to grax+e the "brethren were marshalled
by I.D. j. G M. Boyle and Past Grend
Di nen, while Past Grand Ilowald ac-
ted as Noble Grand and Bro. Atkinson
as chaplain A. very large number of
people were present to witness the
ceremony The graves decorated.
were those of Bros. Geo, Brooks, A.
Bagshaw, C. Snell, H: Lambrook,
Carley, 'F. Gidley, R. Crocker, Jas,
Willis, Jas. Hodgson, :Simon Hunter
Bert Knight, Geo. Rooke, Jas.\Vhite,
Thos. Prior, Herman Ball, Harvey
Dignan, Mart Salter, Frank Knight. E.
Howard and L. Hooper
DIED IN THE WEST. ---There died
wit Chausut, Alta., on June 23rd, Rich-
ard Robertson, a former well-known
resident of Exeter, at the age of 84
years and 2 months. For many years
deceased resiled with his family near
Grand Bend in the township of Ste-
phen and for many years later live
on the London Road, a little south
of :town. About five years ago he
and Mrs. Robinson broke up house"
keeping and °have since been resod.
ing with their children .in the 1.nited
States and the West. The late Mr.
Robinson 'was noted for his strict in-
tegrity gni has been a lite -long
Christian and a sincere and devout
member of the Methodist church. He
leaves a large grown-up family. Mrs.
Mrs. Robinson predeceased her hus-
band about two years. The remains
of 1Ir. Robinson were brought here
tor burial. the funeral taking plaee
from the Exeter dept on Wednesday
evening.
Mr. Alexander, an employe of the
Connor Machine Co„ had the misfor-
tune to have his arm and hand badly
burned the other day, and as a result
is now oft. duty,
We wish to again, draw the atten-
tion of our correspondents to the
frequent custom of recording among
the news items advertising matter,
such as, entertainments, etc., to which
there is a charge, or admission fee..
Such advertising must be paid for at
out tegu;ar advertising rates -5 cents
a line eVe hope our correspondents
wi1 kindly .besr this in mind.
Mrs W. T. Acheson is visiting an
London
Mrs. .Atkinson leaves to -day to vis-
it in London Township.
Misr, flay GiII, teacher .-f Portage
la Prairie, is spending the vacation in
Exeter.
W.J. Heaman and iami; y left yes
terdc,y morning for Port Stanley,
is here they will remain for a couple
tnonthr
Mrs Harris, who nhas been in Lon-
desborough for the past few months
has returned and is staying with her
daughter, •Mrs. Sid, Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. T E. Handford and
\Liss La. Belle of Ingersoll attended
the funeral of ;firs. Handford's father
the late Richard Robinson, here on
Wednesday.
KIRKTON
Death.—After an illness of over
a year from spinal trouble the death
took place on Saturday morning, June
24th., of Wiliam Gillian, a highly es-
teenredresident of Usborne Township
He had reached the age of 57 years
and 7 'days. The late 'Mr. Gilfillan
was born tin Scotland, and came to
this country with his parents when
three years of age, and settled on the
farm on which he died. He married
Miss Hackney and she and six child-
ren survive. Two brothers, John of
ttsbo.rne and James of Toronto als'
survive. Deceased was respected by
all. He was a worker in. the Sunday
School and was superintendent for a
number of years; ,and was also an El -
dee of the church; The sympathy of
the community goes out to the rte-
reaved. The funeral took place on
Monday afternoon from his late resi-
dence, Con. 14, to Kirkton Union
cemetery and was largely attended.
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Mr. William Elliott is recovering af-
ter a severe attack of- lockjaw, foli-
o -wine an accident ;three 'weeks ago
when he vias tilnjured in ;the beg byt a
manure •spreader. For some days he
could not open 'his mouth, but sev-
eral heavy doses of sertun have ' im-
proved his condition very much and
he now shows signs of complete re-
covery.
CHISELHURST
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Rev. 'Darling, Stella, occupied the
pulpit here Sunday .in the absence of
Rev Pitiight and ;gave a very finedis-
course,—Ptes. K.i McLeod and C.
Printnell of London were home . for
Sunday, -Mr. John Wren and wife of
Toronto are visiting relatives here.—
A. large number ,from here attended.
the funeral of Mrs. Shepherd in Hen-
Thursday,—Wm. Pybus is build-
ing a barn.
BIRTHS
Eiodgins -Iu Lucan, on June 13th, to
Mr. and Mrs.' Ra'ph Hod,gi/is,: a son
Conley -In Exeter, on June 25, toFtVIr.
and Mrs. Ceniey„ a daughter, -..
SJlwI1fi131 R$ & CREECH
Horner. --In McGillivray, on June 16,
to Mr wad Mrs. Joseph Horner, a
son,
p'1+:e -lir Lucan, on June 14th, to
Mr. and Mrs. Alex. O'Neil, a
daughter.
MARRIAGES
Jaques. Selves— At the home of the
bride's parents, on June 28, by Rev.
C. Fletcher, Thames Road, .Ir. Jes-
se Jaques of Osborne, to Miss Mary.
Grace daughter of Mr. and :firs.
John Selves of the same township.
Willert--Rader— At the Lutherarn.
Church, Dashwood, on. June 28th,
Edward F. ZI Miert, to :Miss alma,
daughter of .lir. and Mrs. " Henry
Rader of Dashwood
Wein—Andress—At Wrenshall, Minn.
on June 21st, Albert W. Wein, for-
merly of near Creditor, to Miss
Mina Annie Andress.
Dempsey--Connell—ln Clinton, on
Juno 21st, by Rev. R. J. :s1eCor.
muck, Lulu Pearl Connell to Sterl-
ing Dempsey.
:;McLean-..•.Macdonald—In •G derich, en
June 21st, Lieut. R. Y. McLean • of
the 161st Battalion, to Mary Lillian
Macdonald of Goderich.
Seigner--Huller--Tn Clinton, Zet June
Zist, Pearl Viola, eldest daughter of
Mr. end Mrs. •George Huller, to
Sergeant George Seigner of the 110
overseas batta3ion..
DEATHS
Gi"ttl;an-.In Iisborne, on Jusse 24th,
• William Gilfillan, aged 57 years. 7
days.
Robinson—At Chauvin, Alta., on June
23rd. Richard Robinson, formerly of
Exeter. aged 84 years, 2 months.
Cook—la Clinton, on June 20th, Hen-
-k W. Cook, aged 67 years and
b moths.
'Curts—In McGillivray on June 19th,
Sophie Dorothy Curts, aged 84
years.
Reid --in Stanley township, on June
20th. Elizabeth Ann Clarke, relict of
the late John Reid, aged 77 years
and' 2 months.
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STIWART'S
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Cushioned Soled Shoes for tMen
and Women.
You who always complaisang about tired feet, and do not
know what shots comfort is, try P. ,hair of Minister Myles Cus-
hioned Soled Shoes. You have to wear a pair before you ran
realize arm much more comfortable they are than the ordinary
shoe 'Women's Shoes, 54.00 to $5,00; Men's $6.00 .
SUMMER FOOTWEAR FOR
BOYS AND GIRLS
Barefoot Sandals 75e. to 51.25
Running Shoes 65c. to 90e.
Patent Pumps, 51.50 to $2.00
White Canvas Pumps, 75c to $1
COOL UNDERWEAR
In two-piece or combination
for Boys or Men in medium or
light weights.
Boy's Combination at 50c, 61k.
Men's ditto at 75c., $1.00, $1.50
HOLEPROOF HOSE
Holeproof Silk Hose are
guaranteed to wear three month
without holes or new ones are
furnished Free of Charge .
BOYS' KHAKI BLOOMERS
A great bloomer for summer
wear, It wears and washes well
We have sizes for small as well
as Older boys. Priced 75c. 53.
STRAW HATS
In fine quality split Sennet
Braids. Showing this season's
newest shapes. Do no: delay in
Seuurinry one. Popular Prices, --
$1.00, 51.50, 52.00 and 53,00
OUTING SHIRTS
With the new Roll Collar
in three shades. A very cool
ant comfortable shirt for out -
in, wear. All sizes $1.25 ,
SUIT CASES, CLUES AND TRUNKS
will be needed for those goingg away. Splendid assortment of
Suit Cases from 51.25 to 56,00.
Leather Club Bags, leather lined—Extra Values at $4.50.
Strong good looking trunks at......... $5.00, 55.50, and 56.00.
PHONE 16 J A. STEWART PHONE 16
Th 3 3 ig Store with the Little Prices
"MADE IN CANADA"
Ford Touring Car
Price $530
TAKE A LITTLE COMFORT AS
YOU GO—ESPECIALLY IF YOU
CAN COMBINE IT WITH PROFIT,
THE MAN WHO OWNS A FORD
HAS PROVIDED HEALTHFUL
ENJOYMENT FOR HIS ENTIRE
FAMILY AND EQUIPPED HIM-
SELF WITH AN ' ECONOMICAL
SERVANT AS WELL.
The Ford Runabout is 5480; the Cou-
pelet 5730' the Sedan $890; the Town
car 5780. All prices are f.o.b. Ford,
Ontario. 'All cars completely equip-
ped, including electric headlights..
Cars on sale at
MILO SNELL'S, EXETER.