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THIRTIETH
Our Comm'.
A CrREAT SESSION CLOSED
The scission of the Ontario Legis-
lature which closed last week bears
out the steady and progressive work
commenced by the Conservative ad-
ministration ,commenced by Sir James
Whitney twelve ytears ago. The
fourteenth legislature of which : this
was the third sessruon, was elected a
fere weeks prior to the, outbreak of
the war, Each session has been 're-
markably in. its (way. In 1.915 the p.ro
vine liras placed tinder aante.-mild
war tax that she might do her share
in tate igreat struggle. In 1916, es a
war measure the Ontario 'Temperance
Act was passed, which has won for
Premier Hearst the approval of ev-
ery section of the provunleie.This
session the franchise has been ex-
tended to the wan eaal, as a reward
for the splendid work, they have
done: and the franchise has also
been given to soldiers' under age, for
the reason, that if he is old enough
to " figirc he is old ' enough to
vote. Pians are being, prepared ,for
the settlement :of soldiers on the
land and for caring for them on their
return. The nickel question has been
Solved by the adjustment of mining
, taxation The building of aproviaicial
-1" has been provided for, work
on sameto be, begun after the war.
The Workmen's Compensation Act.
has been amended and improved, ,,so
that ,tale` injured workman receives
first aid treatment, including hospital
medical and noising expenses for 30
days following the accident. Dio+ubled
pensions are provided for mothetrless
children of workmen accidently killed
These added benefits ,will not require
any further assessment ,on, industries,
The Government has enacted a meas
ure to provide a superannuation for
school teachers. The bill has been
TAMAN'S
PHONE 81a
'. Mnde la rtnir.
Be Wise on Hats
THIS SEASON ARE SHO
-W
I S AS N WEW
ING LINES .OF/HATS, SUCH AS
WE HAVE NEVER SHOWN BE-
FORE.
OUR RANGE FOR SPRING IS
ABSOLUTELY THE LARGEST °t
BEST ASSORTED WE HAVE EV-
ER HAI) IN STOCK.
THE PRICES TOO WILL SUIT
EVERYBODY.
THE ILLUSTRATIONS HERE •
WITH WILL GIVE YOU SOME
IDEA OF THE HATS, BUT THE
BEST WAY IS TO COME IN AND
HAVE A LOOK AT THE HATS,
TRY THEM ON, AND MAKE AN
EARLY CHOICE..
WE KEEP ALL PHL+ OTHER
MEN'S FURNISHINGS AS WELL-
SHIRTS, TIES. COLLARS BRACES
GLtr'ivES,; SOCKS, ETC., AND THE
MADE -TO -MEASURE AND ALSO
READY-TO-WEAR 'CLOTHES.
W. W.
Taman
Tailor & Furnislaer
PHONE iia
EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY APR. 260917
discussed, widely for two years, and
its provisions in 'Short are as follows
-the teacher contributes to the Lund
21/: per cent of their salaries, the
Government contributes an equivalent
amount. and the scale of pensioins has
been so arranged that its lrelnefits
might start at once. These and many
other progressive 'measures have been
passed The people of Ontario, may
well be proud rof. the G,oiviernment in
Toronto„ The meanbers of the Cab-
inet have given !af their best in the
service of the ,Province at a most try-
ing time and Onitarulo• to -day has sur-
vived the worst . s'hdck of the war,
the country is uniting for greater pro-
duction to overcome the waste that
the war has caused, and is forging a-
head under competent'' leadership to
deal with the after -war .problems in
a manner that should inspire confid-
ence -among all classes;
Continued: progress is being made
by both Britishand French .clang the
West Front, A11 counter attacks have
been checked. The news from Mes-
opotamia is also good.
The Germans tried a raid on Dover
wit!_ five destroyers', but she lost 3
boats and did na material damage,:
A similL r raid on Calais resulted in
.the death of a few civilians.
Subs still continue the dirty work
of sinking trelief .ships, hospital ships,
and merchant ships, and are more or
less successlulalso. Ta add ao he
horrible tale of German deeds aonres.
the '.news 'that the bodies of their dead.
are being •boiled in great vats tad
the fats obtained usedfor the making
of munitions.
It is just as important under pres-
ent conditions to have reserves of
food as reserves of cartridges. When
so much is dependent upon a good
crop the 'entire community: . should
concert' itself about the situation Broin
the beginning of the season.` There
are Let tairi common vegetables, com-
prising a large part of the food sup-
ply. such as potatoes, beans, onions,
etc., which do well. in all parts of
the country. can an begrown, in
a
small way without machinery, and
their production this year in ample
Quantities should be assured beyaa.i
chance or doubt.
The prices of wheat, flour, sugar
hogs, cattle, Ietc. etc;, ,are still ; on
the 'climb -some of them, taking three
at four steps at a tune "Yet, auto-
mobiles are ,being sold faster than
ever before, and a subscription 'list
for patriotic .or Belgian relief work
meet: with ready signatures. Every-
body works -even father -and wages
are high. A ,real good crop should
bring things nearer the proper level.
Are you preparing to do youeishare?
In Ontario during the ten years,
1905 to 1915, the average salary has
increased from $514 for male teach-
ers, and $348 for female teachers;
to $902 and .$613 respectively. The
total expenditure for schools has in-
creased from„6 to 14 million dollars.:
The number f teachers, has increased
from 9568 to 11840. Teachers who
have enlisted number 404.
-x-o-x-
A successful wealthy merchant says
"I alwaysfeel happy when advertis-1
ing, for then I know that waking or
sleeping' I have a strong though ,sil-
ent orator working for .me, who nev-
ernever mistakes, and
tires makes nt n
who is certain to enter the arouse-
holds, from 'which, if at all, my trade
must come.
One of the best ways to reduce
the high price of meat is to organize
to refuse to eat the fIesh of young
lambs. calves and little pigs. There
should be co-operation between the
producer and the consumer in this
regal d.
The Government has placed wheat
wheat flour, and wheat products on
the free list between Canada and the
United States, thus enacting •rner of
the most important changes for years
in the fiscal policy of the country.
H. W. C. A. SHIPMENT
The -Exeter Centre of the H.W.C.
A. ` shipped to Hyman Hall for the
month of April the folloav'irig,
Elimvil.le and 'Sunshbine Circle' 12 pr.
socks. 30 pillow cases, 22 shirts,
and a quantity of old linen
Zion Red Cross Circle -18 shirts,
and old linen and cotton, for rugs.
'Centralia Patriotic League -24 shirts
22 pair socks, °”
'Dashwood Red Cross -13 shirts, 45
towels, 1 hospital shirt, - 6 suits py-
jamas, 22 sheets, 87 pillow cases, 14
nurse aprons, 12 colored and y2 white
handker•chiels, and 'washed cheese
cloth. •
Soldiers' Aid, , Exeter -612 pair of
socks, 2 'suits pyjamas,
Thames Road -Z0 pair socks, 19
shirts, 1. scarf and old' cotton,
Kippen Red Cross -44 pair socks,
26 ,shirts, 18 suits pyjamas!.
Total value of shipment $1,040.50.
The branch also packed two bates
for the 161st Battalion, containing 31.4
pair socks and $35.00 worth of to
haccco, The tobacco donated by the
Men's Auxiliary of Farquhar, and the
socks by xhc following societt,,s :-.
Elimv;lie and Sunshine, 26 pair; Cred-
iten 55 pair; Blake 45 pair; Zion 28
pair; • Centralia 30 pair` ; Thames Road
I
40 pair; Farquhar 1.1 pair; Dashwood
14 pair; Soldiers' Aid 54 pair; Wom-
an's institute, Exeter, 10 pair.
Value of boxes far 161st Battalion
$349.00
Total value of supplies for month
of .April $1,389,50.
Vera Essery, Secretary.
Theo
Roll of Honor
Word has been received that the.
Fifth' Canadian ,Division is ready to
leave England for France at oncet
The 161st .Huron Battalion is a part
of this Division.
Officers and men of the overseas
forces and nursing sisters, wo have
served six months, a portion of ^uch
averseas- are to be carried on
the pay .roll for three months after
their honorable discharge.
The list of casualties has been com-
ing in as a result, of the big drive
of two weeks \ago, and Western, On-
tario, has suffered heavily. Three of
our brave boys have paid the great
price and ,several others within a tew
miles killed are wounded.
Killed-Pte Harry Windsor, Exeter.
1L`illed-Bombadier Rev. Reginald
Turnbull of Usborne.
Killed -Capt. Wm. Butson, Staffa.
Killed -Pte. A. W. Archibald of
Seaforth,
Killed -Lieut. A.G. Nisbet, Goder-
ich, Pte. W. J, McIntosh, Goderich.
Died of Wounds.-Sergt. Ross Mc-
Kinnon. of Brussels.
Severely Wounded -Pte. Wm. J.
Dicker ot Crediton; Sergt, T. T.
Stewart of Hensall in ankle.
Wounded-Pte. E. Ripley of St.
Marys; Pte C. E. Rodgers of Forest.
.
Pte.
a est -
Pte. J. W. Evans, Granton; Pt. Santer
sall, Goderich, ,Pte. J. Doyle of Ailsa
Craig •' Pte. Lorne McGratten, tad ,'tet.
Dave McMillan of Goderich; Lanae
Carp 5 H. Troyer of Seaforth; Pte.
Lau Walks of St. Marys.
W aunded-Pte. William Grendrod
and Pte Thos. Dell of Goderich; Pte.
A S Bamuster of Forest; Pte. IL
M Bradly of Wingham; Pte'. G. H.
Ward of 1)enfieid.
5 =1ho,i ti) o • "nded-Pte. Barton iFord
u
son pi Mr John Ford of Exeter
North.
Missing -Lieut. A. Connell of 1 bed.;
1 .. a
fora
Seriously I11 -Pte, Walter Rogers of
Thedford.
Dangerously III -Pte. P. F. Zirk of
Zurich
HARRY E. WINDSOR
PAYS THE PRICE
On Sunday Me. and Mrs. George
Windsor received a telegram tram
Ottawa informing them of the death
ir. action an the Wesitern front of-
their ,son, Pte. •Harr,y, E. Windsor,
The young man was killed: on the 9•th,
of April in the big drive which was
launched about that time. Pte. Wind-
sor was a fine young man, exemplary
in every way, popular with his young
companions. and ' the news of his
death was heard with great sorrow
by his many friends, who sympathize
most sincerely ,with the bereaved par-
ents and family. '
Harry was born in Centralia, but
for the last few years the family has
resided in Exetter. He was attend-
ing the 'Exeter. High School when the
call to serve his country came to him
and he enlisted with the Mounted
Rifles . in Hamilton .-'s'oon after his
eighteenth birthday. A year ago a
cali far volunteers came to the. bat-
talion at. Hamilton and Harry was one
or the first to volunteer to go at
once overseas, leaving in March 1916.
Iu. Eagiand he became attached to the
d here•a alai in
Mounted Dragoons, and g
g
order to prooeed to France sooner
he answered a call for volunteers and
joined the infantry. ,
Ile is survived by his parents and
several brothers and sisters,. One
brother, Perry, is now either in Eng-
land or France,the last news froin
him saying that he expected to cross.
the channel at" any time.
Ha•ry was aged 20 ` years 6 months
His has been a worthy example to
the young; inen of Canada, " and al-
though he has paid the great price
his memory will bealways revered
as one who knew the call of duty,
and 'answered it unafraid.
BOMBADIER REGINALD TUit1V
BULL KILLED ON DUTY
Mr. and Mrs. William Turnbull of
Usborne received the sad news on
'Monday evening from their daughter-
in-law, Mrs. Reginald Turnbull of.
Dundas, that their son Reginald 'Turn
bull had been killed at the front in
the recent heavy fighting.
The young man was a Bambadier
in the .43rd ' •Flowitzer Battery of the
10th Brigade, He enlisted while tak-
ing h's last year at the school in To-
ronto, and left 'Canada on the, 23rd
ofFebruary. 1916, going to France on
July 13th,
, Reginald Turnbull was one of the
brightest students in Toronto Un-
iversily and although he ;.eft two
months before his examinations were.
on. oft ing to his Wei standing in 41
his work-, he was granted his divinity
degree and awarded a valuable l'rav-
elling Schalarsih&p.
Dis,,rtu has brilliant attainments and
the bright future before nitro .rev.
Turnbu 1 could not resist the imper-
ative call to •go forth and fight for
Icing and Country and !tight, and
here again we have an example ihat
wry-lhy of :the best tiadst:,ons of
the Anglo, -Saxon race and for . the
youmer example that should
be an honor to follow -
Before leaving for the front Rev.
1urnbuh, e as married to Miss 'elaud
Ralph of Dundas, and she, together
with his parents and fauna, will
have
the sympalhy of all, and yet, withal
they have the :knowledge, that Ms •li.te
could not have been laid clown in a
more worthy ,,or noble cause.
'Deceased was a grandson of Mr.
and Mrs Michael Eacrett of town,
and veal in his 28th year.
Exeter Council
Exeter, Monday, April 23,
The council met in regular session
with all members: present. Mae min-,
rtes of the meeting held April 9th,
and special meeting of April 11th
were, read and approved.
Communications -The relsignation
was reoeived of the chairman of the
Utilities (Commssion, Mr. S. M, San-
ders. Per Day and Barton that the
resignations of, Mr. Sanders be accept-
ed.An amendment by Blind, no ssacond
er, that the resignation .o:' Mr. San-
ders be not accepted. After discus-
sion the motion ',vats declared carried
A ciruclar letter from the Seely of
the 'National Sanitorium Association
Toronto„ re -appeal for funds.' (Clerk to
make answer that the citizens have
already, been canvassed and, have con-
tributed to the institution.
A circular lettelr (from the Seaty,
of the Salvation Army, Toronto, Mr,
.Tphn McMillan, Re aid being sought
^,or th it rescue home work. Per Day
and Ifind that a grant of $5.00 be
made. --Carried.
A letter 'from Mr. F. W. Gladman
secty of the Cemetery Board with:
the 'following recommendations.
That John Ford, caretaker, b;
prid 500.00 per annum beginning on
1st or April. That 25.00 be paid to
the estate of the late W. D. Weekes,
for labor performed. Approved on mo-
tion of Hind And Barton.---Carritc)cl.,
The ,chairman of the Finance com-
mitted
orn-mittsa 'reported 'the 'following ae-
courits' as being correct and ardor•.
the same to be paid: H. T. ltowe;coal
Library 51.25; The Dominion Road
Machinery ,Co., Goderich supplies, a -o
12.10;' He 'E, Steer, r, labor, libraJty,
2.25, town hall 253 2.50; 'W., T. Gil-
lespie team 3,00, freight anti cart-
agei 35c, 3.35; Walter Westcott labor,
4.35; Whoa. G. ' Creech teat . 18.00,
draying 500, 18.50; Thos. 'Houlden,
9.23;• Rd. Q'uaace labor 12.00; Thos.
Sanders, -2.50.; Sidney Sanders 6.20
Davids Russell Sr., 3,39; Jos, `Webster
800; ` John Parsons 4.00; ltd. Davis,
team 4.50; Jahn Norry 4.00; Hydro
El.:ctric Railway Asssoeiaton, Guelph
special levy or 1916 2.00.
P,irmission was granted to the Sold-
iers' Aid. Society to store their' ,piano
in the town hall. The request being
made! by Mrs. Creech. and Miss Johns
Adjottrnment by ;Barton.
Jos,. Senior, Clerk.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
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A mettles, of the Board: took place
in the office of the Secretary on
Thurso -ay evening, April 19th, at 8
o'clock. All members present.
Previous minutes approved.
Per Wood and Gladman-Ti at :he
Fuel Committee buy a car of Poca-
hontas coal at once, and wood if
necessary.
The Chairman reported that the
weather having become suitable the
flag pole was being ,painted and the
flag repaired.
The Secretary was requested to
write to the Department regarding
the requirements for inspection of
boilers used: for heating.
Per Creech and Wood -That F.W.
Gladman A. E. Fuke and LArmstrong
be a Committee to intterview the
Directors of the Agricultural Solciety,
regarding the School Exhibit at the
Fall Fair
The Secretary was ;ked to ascer-
tain from the .principal if the govern-
mens is supplying any seeds. If not,
the Board „will supply certain seeds
up to $10.
The chairman agreed to look " into
the matter of blackboards.
Per Creech and' Armstrong- :That
Mr: James Weektes'be paid $1.50 f,or
work at school.
The A riculture Inspector's report
was ordered filed
Discussion ensued re some necess-
ary improvements, and deciision •,vas
reserved for ae later meeting.
Adjournment to call of chairman
I: ihlacFaul, Sec.
Centralia
The Knitting Circle' will meet at the
home of Miss Baynham to -day.
Mrs. Anderson, who has justreturn-
ed from a visit in Iowa, is now visit-
ing with her daughter Mrs. H. Mills.
Mr, Wm, Blair of London was here
attending the funeral of Mrs.Oochrane
Mr. Leonard Abbott bas accepted A -
position io a bank at Sarnia.
Mr, Lloyd Baynhaua-cleaves shortly
to take charge of a station as night
operator near Sarnia.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Colwill, who have
been visiting in Winnipeg with his
mother, are expected home this week.
Featured in: This Issue
Doings of the Duffs.
A humorous story in picture form.
The Fashions.
Newest ideas in Women's Wear.
Farm Crop Queries.
Questions answered br Prof, Henry
G. Bali.
Housewife's Corner.
Tested Recipes Help
for the btlsy Houandsewife,
Serial Story.
Your Problems.
A Question and Answer Department
for Women,
ul Hints
The family of the late Mrs. 'Coch-
rane wish to extend to their Cr,:ends
and neighbors their hearty thanks
for their kindness during ; -the illness
and death of their mother.
Cyiil Co]tvi11, the fifteen year >14
sora of Mr. 'Frank Collwill, while play-
ing bide-andagposeek an Saturday
last Ian from the top of the grain ry
his uncle's barn, and broke his
arn, at the wrist, The fracture was
reduced and Cyril is now doing es
well as eau be expected,
\4i 2,1111on 14itchell of McG, tilivray
is laid rip with a severe attack of the
grippe.
The farmers is this section are all
busy or the laird these days.
Mr John Parsons, who 1 as been
laid up for several days, the result
of a fall, 15 again able to be out.
Mr, Thos Willis' three motor trucks
are all out an the various milkiroutes
this week.
Miss Winnie Essery of Landon was
at her home here over the w'ek-end
-Mrs. John. CoiwiU, who was report-
ed dangerously ill in Winnipeg vine
Lew weeks ago, is now improving very
nicely and is out of all der -ger.
Mrs. John Kent, who fell acid broke
her knee a couple weeks ago, is not.
improving very rapidly and is still
confined to her bed. .
Death of Mrs. Cochrane --There
passed away at the home o•1 her
daughter (Mrs. Anderson) an Sunday
mornhag last Mrs. John Co hrane, at
the age of 77 years'. The deceasrd
had beenin failing health for many
months, but she bare her 'a -1g illness
with patience and Ch ristia,n forti-
tude to the end. Deceased's inaiden
name was Agnes Blair and ,vas corn
in Darlington Township; near Part
Hope, being the (twin • sister of the
late James Blair, The family caine to
these: Barts many years ago and set-
tled rseai Hillsgreer4 Deceased rnar-
ried.. John Cocharne and for . many
years they made their home in Men-
t'ralia. but in 1905 she was bereft of
her aged partner in life. Mrs. Coda -
SANDERS & CREECH
rano possessed many good tuaiis
end }ra- held in the highest esteem by
'ad. who knew her. She was a member
' of the Presbyterian church end when
permitted by health attended regular-
ly at F rasor .Church, Bi,ddulpii, She
is survived by two daughters -Mrs,.
Anderso, of Centralia and Mrs. Jahn.
Love of Hillsgreen and oae son, John
at litelsgreen; also one sister, Mrs.
Andres, Belt 01- Itippen. The funer-
al tool: place to the Hillsgrcen ; eme-
tery on Monday:
BIRTHS
Sanders -In Exeter, Apr. 18, to Mr.
and Mrs- Robert, Sanders, a, son,
Caldwell-ln
Hensall, an April 22nd,
to Mr, mid Mrs, John Caldwell, a
daughter, '
Ban ernra.n-in Kirktan, on April 9,
to Mr. and Mrs. J. Bowerman, a
daughter
,1 A RRIAGES
Millson-Ashbury-At the residence
of tate bride's parents, Lucan, ors,
April 18, by Rev. R, H. Barnby,
Pearl Victoria, youngest daughter
at kir. and Mrs. Robert Ashbury.
to Clarence William Wilson of
Gr..nton,
McCatlhm-Hodgins-In St. Marys'
Chi .rch, Lucan, . on April 11,
Hiss Olive, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs A. King Hodgins, Lucan, to
Mr Duncan McCallum, of Glencoe.
DEATHS
Ourmore-In Krystal City, Man., on,
April 24th, ;Louise Phillips, reacts
oil th., late William Cudmore of Ex-
eter aged 68 years
Halt -In Goderich, ,on April 18, Phi±ip
Holt Junior Judge " o.[ the 'County'
of Huron, in :his 65th year.
Bee -In Parkhill, an April 16, Iiran
Bee, ;formerly of Exeter, in his 69
year. -
Brown -In Seaforth, on April 13, Ed-
ward Brown, aged 1 month.
Camp bell -In Seaforth, on April 14
Alex Murray Campbell,' sged 78
year.).1
BOON to the STIFFERING
Osteopath, Electrical and Chiropractic Treatments
If you are suffering from any of the fallowing ailments, and have
tried most everything else without satisfactory results, call and see
Dr. W. E. Dempster, ''Osteopath and Chiropractor,
Main Street, Exeter. A consultation will cost you nothing,
-
Asthma
Appendicitis
Bronchitis
Bladder Troubles
Constipation
Catarrh
Dyspepsia
Deafness
Pains +in the Back
Stammering
Headache
Female Weakness
Fevers.
Gali Stones
Goiter
Heart Disease
Hay Fever
Indigestion
Jaundice
Kidney- Diseases
Liver Troubles
Epilepsy
Pains
Lumbago
Stomach £rouble
Nervousness
"Neuritis
Neuralgia
Paralysis
Poor Circulation
Rheumatism
St. Vitus Dance
Sciatica
in back of neck & heals
Dr. W. E. Dempster
Office .Hour's, 8 a.mi to 12, and 2 p.m to 5 .a.m.
Evenings and Sundays by appointment.
Office Phone 103 Residence Central Hotel
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THE VERY NEWEST IN CLOTHING FOR BOYS IS THE
PINCE BACK. WE HAVE THEA 11': NEAT PATTERNS LN
COLORS OF DARK BROWN, MID BROWN & GREY TWEEDS.
COME IN, BOYS AND TR'' THEM ON.
Outing Shoes for Boys and Girls
AS THE PRICE OF ALL LEATHER GOODS IS 50 HIGH ,
THIS SEASON WE HAVE RECEI%ED• A BIG ASSORTMENT
OF OUTING .SHOES, With RUBBER SOLES. IN COLORS OF
wHrrE TAN AND BLUE.
THESE ARE SbLLING AT 75c., 85c., $1.00, $L15;;,
STANDARD FASHIONS
Call and get a Fashion Sheet
for Ap tih We carry Standard
Patterns in stock.
The new ones are in for Spring
RUGS
You will save dollars if you
buy rugs this season, Tire Rugs
we are showing are all old dyes,
CIEX RUGS FOR VERANDAH
A great wearing rug for ver-
andahs--in several sizes, Plain
centre with key pattern harder,
Sinai! and large sizes in stack.
SILK SWEATER COATS
Made of rrich quality art silk
with large sailor collar inc
long sash with silk tassels. A
beautiful coat for Summer.
Two styles, $1000 and $13.50
WALL PAPERS
That will brighten: the interior
a: your home. Big range df
new papers, suitable for any
room. Our Pricet you will
lint' will Interest you.
JAPANESE MATS
Size 36 in, by 72 in, Large
size Japanese mats of „clod
quality, suitable Lar bedroonis,
that you have covered with fin-
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