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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1916-5-11, Page 5t!".t UlitSDAY,. MA" 11tlie 1016, All Accounts duo Jan. est,; 1010 mustbe paid at once. Customers will please settle prornptty, USEFUL ARTIC LES TO MAK E SPRING IIOUSE CLEA TNG EASIER Washing Machines All Prices Wri ngei's $3,75, $4, $4 50 Gala. Tubs 90c, $1. 1,10, Wash Boards, best 45c, 0 Cedar Mop 75c, $1.00, $1.25 0 Cedar Oil for Polishing and Cleaning 25c and 50c per Bottle O -Cedar }.race se ec:at 3 r� Copper Boilers, 4.50, Step Ladders. 95c, Curtain Stretchers $1.00 up, D ustbane 35c, Carpet Whips, 15c, Carpet Sweepers $3.00. Use Chinanlel, all colors 20c up; Campbell's Stains, 20c up; Lowe Bros, H. S. Paints 20c up, Alabastine Brushes. A9 HARDWARE AND i" J STOVE;, STORE, PHONES 27 A AND 27 B -EXETER 111 WIN • THE EXETER. TIMES Crediton Iier*`y Trick was in LondotM.on Sat- uruduy one Ibusines, Edward Switzer had three ewes end three larnbs ;killed l>fy dogs ora 5'aturrlay reo'rn1ng, Mrs. John Burn of Minima)" lis vieh iti.ng her parents Mr, and M:rs, Saw Brown, Pte. Hardy o2 the 142nd battalion was the guest of 11ais,s Vera Eilbee" last week. 'Word was received hem cif the death: ole Mrs, Aug'ust Sweitzer. Sew- eral yeairs ago Mrs. Switzer was. taken to the lospita.i for insane at London where she remained until her death came on Saturday May 0th, The remains were brought here on Monday the 8th atnd 'Uttered in the' Evangelical 'Cemetery on Tuesday at 10 o'clock a. m! Rev. G, F. ,Brown o4' Zurieh visited his brother Mr. 13, thrown on Tues- day. Stothers' Day will be observed in, the Zion Evangelical church next Sabi - hath evening Schen a splendid pro- gramme consisting of children's songs solos, and addresses on "Mother." Special singing by the choir. The Treasurer of the local War (Auxiliary, H. K. Eilber, has this week sent to the Treasurer pf the 'County organizatioq the sum of; $73.21 which was received (from the 'sale of buttons, the proceeds. of which• goes. towards paying the Band enstumen ts of tbei 101st ,Battalion. The 'following •is • a Iisb', of the money 'received,, frilpl idefferent sources, Samuel Davis $10' W. D. Sanders $2.91; Garnet Hill $2.50; Miss Linklater $12.40; Geo. Mawhinney $5.00; John IIoulahan $5.00; Alex. Neeb $18.00; Miss/ Guinan $2.40; T, H. Hayter $7.50; John Love $7.50. The following is the result of the promotion examinations reoently held in Mrs, V. 'Kerr's room of the Cred- iton Public School; - Jr. IV to Sr. IV. Marks required to pass 495. • Earl Heist 629, Peale Lawson 609 Garnet Sinis 001, Stella Cornish 567, Gladys Wole 554, Laura Eilber 535, Erma Brown 535, Alma Benedict .,533, Aaron Scveitzer 520. Admitted on trial Irvine Finkbeiner 440. Sr. III to Jr. IV; Marks to pass 495 Melvin Sims 528, Fred Hill 527, Trellis Hodgins 520, Lila Kuhn 509, Fred Either 407, ,Severn Winer 495, Admitted on. trial; 011ie Guenther 478,. Pearl Motz 475, Wilbert Sims 416, Wm. Appleton 40. Jr. III to Sr. 111: Marks to pass 471 Royal Heist 535, Sam King 533, Mary Holt:manu.n. 503, Chas. Hoffman 498, Harold Taylor 491, Harold Hill 408, Vernon Beaver 475, Royal Gei- ser 471, Admitted on trial; Nola Feist 400. Beatrice Ilaist 316. Sr. II to .Jr. III. Marks to'pass 435 Gordon Becker 551, Verne fledden 527, Phyllis Winer 493, Herbie Beaver 487, Trener Lawson 480, Leta King '461, Thelma Taylor/ 451, Milton Finkbeiner 447, Meleed.a, Shenk 435. Admitted on trial=ldalia Sweiteer 415, Russell Cornish 282. DASH'WOO'i:,- The 'following is the standing o: 1:he glasses oe room I of Dashwood Pub - lit school after the Easter promot.- ions. I a Sr: Pt II to Jr. 11. Lue1I Stire, e, Percy Iileinstiver, Verde Baker, Reg- gie Armstrong, Edith Guenther, Min- nie Rinker, ()scar • Miller, Elmer Zimmer. Jr. Pt.11 to Sr. Pt. 11 Clara Bender Alice Grigg,, Victor Tyler, Pearl 'Gabe el, Lorne Tiernan, Ethel Gobel. Pt. Inc to Jr. Pt. 1I. Harold Keit- h -lemma Loreen Baker, Arnetta Stein- hagen, Almcda 1 1i11er, Eddie Hamach- er.: Sr. Pt.i to Pt. II b. Emma Graupter Wealthy Schroeder,, Edon Wilds, Courtney Burmeister, Lottie Arm- strong, Walter Stire. Jr. Pt,_ 1 Leonard Bender, Ethel Hartleib. A, Finkbciner, teacher. Report ofi Boom II, Dashwoo:i Pule - lie School. Names arranged accord- ing- to standh1g:, From Jr. IU to Sr. III. Clifford' Pfaff, :B.ose Guenther, Louise 'Group- ner, Jinn leader, Verde Fassofd•, Myr- tle Kocg. Gladys • Guenther, Verde F. scold. Fit rl to Jr. 1II. Edwin Rinker, Ide!:a Baker, Albert Eveland, Howard Schroeder, Slery n ire em an . Ban- et Gossman, Lucinda Willert,- (Ab- raham Vincent, Anna Vincent)'iRos- elle Kochi, Czar Sceinhagon, Willie. Bender. Jr. II to Sr. 11. Harry Rader, Violet Bieber, John Guenther, .Chan - lie Snell, Freda Stire. Grace 'Reid. teacher G(R.EEN;WAY Pte. Will, McPherson went to Lone don oil Monday. We aro glad to report Miss Zillah English is convalesce nt. Mr. and Mrs. Major Baker visited at Sar. W. Englancls on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. 3. Cliffe and 'Willie vistied friends here on Sunday. A little daughter came to the home of Mr. and 'Mrs. C. Curtis recently: Miss Nellie Holson has returned to 1Detroit after spending a feel mon- ths at home. Mrs. J. Carruthers is nursing her daughter, Mrs. Mansell Hodgins, whr, is very ill with pleurisy. Mr. R. Hutchinson had an oper- ation penation in Victoria Hospital recently' and is doing as well as can be ex erected. There was a reception 'service in the Methodist church on Sunday and the pastor, Rev. J. B. (Cook received several new members. - A few e vekiing s before Mrs. A. Z3dIt left tor her new home in Detriot• a number or her friends and •neighs hors gathered at her home *and parr' seated her with a bandsmen mantle Block and an address. Mrs. Belt will be Muth missed in i:he Methodist church and the neighbourhood and the J esti wishes of a host tef .friencl.e ''atmos ,yiiitl; her. 'UNION S. 5. No, 12, US'13.(7RNE Thfolloveing ie the report of Union S. 8, No. 12, Lsborne, for April. The names appear in order of merit, `those marked V, have been promoted into the next highest class;• • - Sr. 4 --Elsie. 'Gunning and Bern Dur field equal, Jaynes Whelilan. Jr. 4 -Grace Duppield,P, Mary Whe- Khan P., ;Raymond Brooks P, Jr. 3 -Wellington Shipley 1',, .Edna Dale P„ ,Willie .Uuffied. Jr. 2. Joseph Wbeliban P., Lillian Hopkins, Morris 13:ooke I'., Edith all,: P.. Jack Dufl;ie;d .P., Mervin Johnson, Levernc Morley, :Florence Pullen. Sr. 1 -Kenneth' Stevenson. Jr, 1-141ilne Pullen, Verna Hazlai< wood, Jessie Brooks, 'Ray Parkinson, Orville DAle, Jr, Pr. -Ross •Duffield. 13eet speller for the month-Jpseph W'heliban. No, on roll, 24. Average attendance 2Q. E. 13. Stirling, teacher, HENSALL Mr. J;• Warrener of Sarnia is visite ing his brother, Mr, N. P. Warrener of this village. Mrs. Eve of Montreal, is spending. a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, George Brooks. hers, (Rev.) Smith was in London last week attending the W, M. S. which was in session there. - Mr. and Arra, Nesbitt 'have returned to Henna,U from, Toronto.a'nd;emelt' soon. be nicely settled in their neat homier. The, relatives and friends of airs. John Shepherd twee; zegeet to leav that she. continues in very ill health. Aznong those who have recently purcbased automobiles we have learn- ed of 11xr. John Elder and T. W. Pal- mer., . Dr. and Mrs. Murdock and little daughter are her from Rainy River District, vieitina the doctor's parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Murdock of this village. Mrs. Reinhart has hien standing the past week with her sister, Mrs. Ellis. Miss Million of •Goderieh also visited her aunt, Mrs. Ellis during the past week or so. Mrs. John Murdock has returned from Detroit, where she recently spent a few days with her husband attending the ,funeral of her late ts's- ter-in- taw. We believe that Mr. Jas, W. John - .;ton, who returned :from the 'West a couple of years ago, intends buying a 'cou'ple of fine lots here and erecting a neat dwelling. We are pleased to learn that Mrs. John Mousse and Mrs. 12•. Traquair, both of this neighborhood, and who recently underwent operations in London and are in the hospital, there are 'improving. Mr. Ernie 3teacy, eldest son, of Mr. and Mrs. John Steacy of this village, has enlisted with the 157th Battalion of Grillia and Messrs Kane and Kane Dry. Gocds Merchants, presented him with a cheque for $50.00 , The following m nt:oned have been elected as elder; in the Presbyterian Church and will Lkely 'b_ inducted in the courri, of a couple or weeks S:T.r. Andre',v,,,eluir, Mr. Jas. W. Bon- ren, Mr. Ale Buchan .n, Jr:; and Mr .Peter Moir. •, A very ,pleasant event took :.place. at the 1aet maeling of, the Oddfellows Lodge on this village, when some ten of the brothers who had enlisted, were l:resented with handsome sig- net net rine,, accompanied by kindly ad- dresses by the brethren present. Messrs Coal: Bros., within, the past week have, void.=three fine new Stude- baker cars, .on:: a six cylinder, three passenger car' to Dr. J. W. Pe* of this village.; . a seven' pasen;er tar to Mr. II - Arnold. Arnold. manager of the Molsons Bank., and a five: passenger car to Mr. „Milne R. Rennie, ZURICH •Sirs. D. Forsythe, of London and Miss Laurie, of Toledo, Ohio, were rl e guest. of their sister, Mrs. H. Cr, llmann, for a sew days last weak. S'r. Fred Krauskopf of the Goshen Line., south., has moved into, the house he lecently purchased from Mr. Alex. l' ost er, who has moved into one or the houses in, St. Joseph; • uSTAI 1i'A Mr. Leslie Butson is confined to his bed agwin, but we hope; ;for a /speedy rc•cove ry. Mrs. Hot ham s. Ho ham has r r t d cone to her home in the village, after spending a few weeks with friends in Hamilton.. Mr. Lorne Hutchison, who hast bees attending the Toronto TTniversity, is spending the summer vacation at his hotne here. The Staffa Women's Institute ship- ped to the Red Cross Society, Toronto 38 day shirts valued at $33; 21 hospit- al shirts $15.75; 47 pairs socks $30 and 12 bandages, 75c, making a total of 0:85.50, Peeper 33a.ifour - A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and ilirs. J. W. Balfour, Hibbert, on Wednesday, ,SIay 3rd, when their youngest daughter, Katie Veness.i, was united in marriage to Mr. Geo. L. Pepper, son of Mr, and Mrs. W. Pepper, Mitchell, formerly of Logan. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. E. Darling, of Staf•'a, in the presence or about silty guests. The bride was the recipient or many, beaus tiful and costly presents which:show'- ed the high' esteem in which .she 'was held by her many friends. Both are highly respected residents of their localities end carry with them 'the best wishes of their Many friends, Mr. and Mrs. I'epiiar will reside on the groom's farm in Logan. DASH WOOD Mr. Walrez''Fassold has been on the szc k list, 'Rev. Meyers of ,I?ettibroko arrived this week: 'Rev. Grenzeback and family left ibis iceeld for' Walkerton. Mia. Humble returned to her er home in Sarnia Saturday: School was closed .down ra few days last teed on account or igeooles;, .\ Mr, Ervine Mcisaac atede a tree/ to -e Milverton Saturday; with the ear, Mrs Art Doan returned to Pt, hula ou Saturday accompanied by her eon - sin Mxiss N, .i3roltenshine. Dr. Schram Ed, Willert and Ezra Ot terbein received Forces this weak, E, '.fireman got a Chevrolett, On Friday last bit. "Woe Nadtger had the misfortune to have several fingers taken 00 by a saw in, the saw mill, REEDING DELAY117 The continued wet weather is de- laying the seeding. Wednesday morn - we had a heavy shower and it will he several days/ at least before tete land will be in condition. There has .heen a couP'le or half days when the land. could be worked and some keel was got in. The fall wheat and gess are snaking rapids growth, W. 11x. S. 'CONVENTION Tie! armee' convention of the ,Wo- men's Missionary' Society in the Exe- ter District will be held 'in Granton May 17th 'beginning 'at 940 a.m. '13e - ,sides local talent from the various auxiliaries on the district there will be addresses by 'leliss Gray, ;return- ed Missionary, and Kiev. Dr. 13rowe, of Ailsa Craig.. W. M, S, I+11:]';,!c1.' OFFICERS The Women's elissi.onary Society of James St;. 14lethediet Church held their annual rneetis;g on Thursday last when the following officers were ,eleo,ted for the coming year; - President, Mrs. 3. ,D, Kestle; 1st Vice Pres„ Mrs. W. 'G. Bissete; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. C, 13. Snell; Bee. See., Mrs. 'W..Jolans;, Treasurer, MIrs. E. Be•s'cliffe; Cor. Seca Mrs. J. Bell; Superintendent of Systematic Giv- ing. Mrs; S. Johnston. Mrs. W. Johns was appointed delegate to Branch Convention to be held in St. Thomas May 30tb, Met and June lst. GREEN -MARTIN The following clipping was taken from th'e 'Calgary Daily Herald and refers to the marriage of a young lady who is well know around here. "A quiet wedding took place, on .Wed,- nesday afternoon_ April 2 i at the Cres- cents Heights Methodist parsonage: when Rev. F. W. Lo'ke ineibeci in mere riage Mies May ,Martin and Mr. Charles S. Green, The bride wore a navy blue tailored suit and picture bat and a gold necklace set with pearls, the gift of the grcom. After the ceremony a weddin din- ner was served •and iu the evening a reception was held at the herald of the brides sister, Mrs. Noel Abbott, where a pleasant time was spent to games and dancing. Mr. and 'Mfrs. Green will preside in Calgerr. HYDRO TURNED ON The hydro line and station having been completed last week the juice was turned on for the .street lights last Thursday and they liave been running each' evening 5irnce. ' The town now presents a very brilliant spectacle at night, both • Mein street and the side streets, being well lighted Mr. H. W. Doerr has been alipointed 'engineer by( the council and he com- menced his new duties on Saturday. He is' now busy installing meters and connecting the houses up with !the system, many of them at present us - in the v' ser tee. The, g lights for the e streets are controlled automatically by a time clock. There are 'three large transformers :'st ,the stepping dote n station and an indicator for re- gistering the amount of power used. There is also a direct telephone :cora- munication with London and Toren, to branches. An Open Letter Headquarters, Huron Battalion, Clinton, May 8th, 1916 S - Dear There are 13 Battalions recruiting within this inilitary District. Only two a a.,a '.e junior to the t61st. Of the 13 ,� . b sans t tvo-thear B uce and Madd1•esex-are at full strength while the remaining eleven have about the sante number of enlistments, 800 to 900. It ther•eioee follows that somie ono or 'two of these eleven is to be broken up and the men placed in the ranks of other battalions 'n order tli,it thee may be completed. Yoe will be personally responsible 'f 'ibis t humiliation befalls the Hurons ons t1 }exit friends ds and your neighbors who have en'isted tprotect you, and yours, are to have their County Badge torn off and the insigne of o • a:nolher and more patriotic and conscientious :County 'placed upon their caps and shoulders; to have this 13ntta•,iou lose its identity and to haw it -published broadcast thruoglt- o•uit the Dominion that Huron, of all the Counties ,a -as the only one tl•at did ,not have aunit to represent her in this grave crisis. Can you earnestly and truly assume this grave responsibility? Will you not offer yourself and help avert this the greatest tragedy in your County's history. We appeal to you, young in'an of Huron. Sincerely, 161st Huron Battalion, DIED IN;BTL9.NSFIAEiD Robe. Pringle, for 23 years a highly respected resident. of Blansha•rd, pas- sed away at his late' residence on the (ith Con. Base Line Tuesday, May 2nd, The deceased was born in Oshawa, Ont., be 1838, and came to I3lanshard in •1894, For the past year he has had poor health and two weeks ago was taken seriously ill. IIis death was due to diabetes ec- zema. iIis wife and seven ohildre:i Si rszve, namely: --•William' Pringle 8th Line Blanshard • Mrs. John R ,.. Moore, Base Line; Mrs. L+bcrl:Paynter and airs. ,Tas. Urine, London Road: Jo). es and John on the Base Liiirlts, and Ardien, at home. Mrs. Th, Wood, Wellington St., Southt t Ml6r3s, Mrs, Simon ,C3mpbe.'..1, Exe al Mrs. D , Shaw, :Michigan, Fillet d Schub/-rt, Harbour Beach, are sisters. George Pringle, Peterborough, is an, only Mothers a .,. k ,:1'.'i ':1 Ate: FY1,AWyl CANADA'S FAX,ORI l E DRUG ST -OF? LS Styes t" "Thesweeteststory ever told" Pure Chocolate coatings, pure fruit flavors, carefully packed in attractive boxes. A fresh supply of these delicious sweets is always on hand at the Rexall Drug Stores 60c., 80c. and $1.00 per lb; W00D,HAM Woodham lost/ one of ltd oldest res- idezits by the death on 1E'riday of Samuel Ford. He had lived in Wend: ham for a great number of years and in the early days had .n `large blacksmith shop and followed his trade until old age compelled him to rewire fife was a member or the Methodist Church at Wcodham- nd or a great many years was superinteni• dent ore, the Sundae 'School. The funk eral tools phace Sunday afternoon to the Kirkton cemetery. He leaves aa aged widow, one daughter and three sons. all of whom area married and in homes of their own. Mr. Ford was over eighty years 'or age. BIDDL'LPH 'CC1 CNCIL " The Council met May 1st pursuant to adjournment. the reeve and all the members present, Minutes of the last meeting . was read and approved and signed; by the reeve. The eommunications from the Hydro Electrio Commission E. eight of w a}i were read and sepnesentatiei • of the Commission was present. there was no action taken with regard to the matter at present. Mr. A. K. Hodgins the Commissioner of County Roads was present. He asked the 'Council to assist in opening John Il:odgins gravel' pit where there is an unlimited supply of first class gravel. The council agreed to pay in propor- tion to the number of cords the township wile take out. By-law No. 5 of 1915 appointing t 'Road Masters. Fence viewers and Pound Keepier was duly passed. The Council discus- sed the matter of giving further aid. to the Patriotic and Red Cross Funds. Biddulph is one of the smallest Town- ships in the County and yet has given more money to that. Send than any nd �' �• in the County,a Township( n5hi up other o IX to the present time no class of our ratepayers has raised the smallest objection. The matter was laid over for the present. The .following accounts were ordered to be paid, - R. H, Radcliffe, .Assessor on acct o' salary $75,00; W. D. Stanley, clerk 25.00; C. Whelihan ditch 'Div. 1 2.50 C. Coursey rep. 'culvert Div. 1 1,500 Geo. Ryan rep.culvc rt Div.11 2.00; Ed. Phitr( tile Div. 1 (19.25; J. 'Davis rep. 'bridge Div. 3 1.25;, 3. Eagan rep, gridge Div, 3 1,00; J,. Whalen grading Div. 3 8.00; Joseph Heist .tile Div. 2 18.50; 'R, E. Hodgins rep. ditch Div. 5 2.00; Municipal World School Census books 1,94; L. Derham janitor Hall 1.50; Dominion Regalia Co. Honor Moll 1.00;4 W. Sovereign on acct of printing contract 18.00. The Council adjourned to meet on Monday the 12th day of June, at. 10. A. M. and will open Court of 'Revision iet 2 c1'c;MI. atrsaiWDe • W. Stanley, Klerk. BORN HAR'DIE-In Hensel). on Friday April 28th td Dr. Hardie and ,'wife a son. CLARK -In Hensel' on April 28th, to Percy /Clark and wife, a son. 'CANN-In Exeter on MaY 3rd to Private and Mrs. S. 3. V. 'Cann, a daughter, Edith Melissa. MARRIED Sb1ICH4VVILIII+.LMI—At M•filverton, on Stay 2nd, ,by 'Rev. A. D. G.ischle r, Mites Mabel +IL, daughter or. Mr. and .Mrs. George Wilhelm, to Mr. Clics- ter L. Smith, of Zurich; DIED 'WAL1'EiR-At Exeter North, on May W. , g WWa ,i p W " 1 e aged 53 tam Ot1i zlt 'sand 13da Ys. years, 11 month JAKIDES-In `Usborne, on 141a;y 6th, Elizabeth 'Cornish, relict of the late Wiuliiani Jaques, aged 73 years, 6 months and 6 days. I;ASTERBR00K-In Exeter on Thurs- day, .bray 40, Mary an Easterbrook, aged 17 years,, 6 Months and • 14 days. . . W HALEN Hectur Taylor is sink with a,rpendls ieit is. Sirs. Henry Vern remains very and under a nurse's care. Mrs.. James Kelly south of the vitt age is quite ill at her home. Mr. and Mrs. D.tnuel Hodgson spent Sunday with friends in Granton. Miss Myrtle Robbs is visiting her sister here Mrs. Hector Maxon. Miss Vera- Hodgson. has returned Ironic after a visit with friends 1ra New York, Mrs. John Hazelwood is ill at her hom : and unable to attend !to her household duties, Quite a number from around here attended the funeral of Samuel Ford • at Woodham on Sunday. Sirs. Alvin Arksey who underwent an operation at St. J oseph Hospital in London is improving nircely. Owing to the continued wet weather there is very little seeding done • around here and the farmers are get,- ting anxious. Mr. and firs. Daniel Hodgson spent and Mrs, 3. Wright and llriss Bessie Morley visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.' Hobbs at Devizes. 1 News was received from the West of late stating that Ernest P,arlaits- son sone -in -;law of Mrs. Joseph, Morley and Nelson Tapp son of Thomas Tapp have both enlisted. POPE URGES' MEDIATION Benedict XV. Sends an Appeal to President Wilson. Lord Robert Cecil Replying to Ger- man Expressions of a Desire for Peace, Says Entente Allies Must Go On Until the Object of Crush. ing Militarism is Achieved-7l®e fence of British Blockade. WASHINGTON, May 9.—A new appeal for peace from Pope Benedict toPrs President Wilson 'was del' r five ed," a# theW zhi te House Saturday by the Papal Delegate, Monsignor Giovanni Bonzano. The Pope urged the Pre,. sident to maintain his neutrality and to do his utmost by mediation to bring peace to Europe. Coming early► 24 hours after the German note, in. which similar hints appear, officials decided that the message was based on appeals from the Central Em- pires. The President did not see Mon-.. signor Bonzano, and it is unlikely that he will heed either the appeal; o8 the Pope or the obscure hints of the. German Government. He notified the belligerents early in the war that. 3* was ready to act as mediator on; the request of any one of them, but he has refused to interfere of his own initiative or on suggestions from. out- side sources. The President read with careful! attention Sunday the portion of the note touching on peace. Unusual of - nifcance was attached to that part or the note because it was taken to i:n:dfi•- cate officially that recent speeches or Chancellor von Bethmann-Holiwpg„ before the Reichstag were intended/ as notices to the world that Germany was ready for peace on certain terms.. The note says: "The German Government, conscious of Germany's strength, twice within the last few months announced before the world its readlness to make peace on a, basis safegiiardlnGermany's- ffi wttal" interests, thus s, t us indlcatliig It Is not Germany's fault if peace is still with.. held from the nations of Europe." It was thought u hit Sunday.� g the Ger.+, tnan note might possibly draw forth something from the, Allies. 'rho plipaifl plea could well pave the wayto such ti course. THE EXETER BARGAIN STORE Boots and Shoes You will find our stock well assorted and the prices below -present market value. i Try a pair of our ladies cushion sole shoes with i rubber heels in either button or lace at $4.30 per pair. We have the gypsy shoe for ladies in kid at $3. 25 in gun metal at $S 75 per pair. Mens Tan Shoes made on the army last at $5.00 and $6.00 per pair. `''. Astoria shoes favr men $5.00 per pair. . Ram Coats ' Some good values in Men's Rain Coat- Suits . Tr .cls for your next suit of.vlothe , eith;er;, eady Heade or made - to - measure. . • . B. W. F. BEAVERS Allmomaammonxrcenammer I • •Spring i •J I Z •O• • i . •♦0♦00000000000.0♦..00ea0•Q ---.� aoeseete,►01004♦00401000000404 PHONE 8 1 A _4Our! ••• •+• • of ns is ingsS YourIns Display Furnish- 1 h of ®t • �C�lou•• New Arrow other M1 the* Clothing Hats, Shirts, Ties, Collars, and all• Furnishings for. Men.• ' • • •• • ' • • •• , n 3 Latest Styles in Spring for men: - W. W P H O hl rr 8 i a r E 8 • ••••4 M• •••••....♦NNN••••••+•♦0• ............4; d CASTO T lis ,Far Infants and Children us. For over 30 mc41; IA Years CASTOR Fart Infalnts and Children, The kind You Have Always 7 w C?i 1 you hl • THE EXETER. TIMES Crediton Iier*`y Trick was in LondotM.on Sat- uruduy one Ibusines, Edward Switzer had three ewes end three larnbs ;killed l>fy dogs ora 5'aturrlay reo'rn1ng, Mrs. John Burn of Minima)" lis vieh iti.ng her parents Mr, and M:rs, Saw Brown, Pte. Hardy o2 the 142nd battalion was the guest of 11ais,s Vera Eilbee" last week. 'Word was received hem cif the death: ole Mrs, Aug'ust Sweitzer. Sew- eral yeairs ago Mrs. Switzer was. taken to the lospita.i for insane at London where she remained until her death came on Saturday May 0th, The remains were brought here on Monday the 8th atnd 'Uttered in the' Evangelical 'Cemetery on Tuesday at 10 o'clock a. m! Rev. G, F. ,Brown o4' Zurieh visited his brother Mr. 13, thrown on Tues- day. Stothers' Day will be observed in, the Zion Evangelical church next Sabi - hath evening Schen a splendid pro- gramme consisting of children's songs solos, and addresses on "Mother." Special singing by the choir. The Treasurer of the local War (Auxiliary, H. K. Eilber, has this week sent to the Treasurer pf the 'County organizatioq the sum of; $73.21 which was received (from the 'sale of buttons, the proceeds. of which• goes. towards paying the Band enstumen ts of tbei 101st ,Battalion. The 'following •is • a Iisb', of the money 'received,, frilpl idefferent sources, Samuel Davis $10' W. D. Sanders $2.91; Garnet Hill $2.50; Miss Linklater $12.40; Geo. Mawhinney $5.00; John IIoulahan $5.00; Alex. Neeb $18.00; Miss/ Guinan $2.40; T, H. Hayter $7.50; John Love $7.50. The following is the result of the promotion examinations reoently held in Mrs, V. 'Kerr's room of the Cred- iton Public School; - Jr. IV to Sr. IV. Marks required to pass 495. • Earl Heist 629, Peale Lawson 609 Garnet Sinis 001, Stella Cornish 567, Gladys Wole 554, Laura Eilber 535, Erma Brown 535, Alma Benedict .,533, Aaron Scveitzer 520. Admitted on trial Irvine Finkbeiner 440. Sr. III to Jr. IV; Marks to pass 495 Melvin Sims 528, Fred Hill 527, Trellis Hodgins 520, Lila Kuhn 509, Fred Either 407, ,Severn Winer 495, Admitted on. trial; 011ie Guenther 478,. Pearl Motz 475, Wilbert Sims 416, Wm. Appleton 40. Jr. III to Sr. 111: Marks to pass 471 Royal Heist 535, Sam King 533, Mary Holt:manu.n. 503, Chas. Hoffman 498, Harold Taylor 491, Harold Hill 408, Vernon Beaver 475, Royal Gei- ser 471, Admitted on trial; Nola Feist 400. Beatrice Ilaist 316. Sr. II to .Jr. III. Marks to'pass 435 Gordon Becker 551, Verne fledden 527, Phyllis Winer 493, Herbie Beaver 487, Trener Lawson 480, Leta King '461, Thelma Taylor/ 451, Milton Finkbeiner 447, Meleed.a, Shenk 435. Admitted on trial=ldalia Sweiteer 415, Russell Cornish 282. DASH'WOO'i:,- The 'following is the standing o: 1:he glasses oe room I of Dashwood Pub - lit school after the Easter promot.- ions. I a Sr: Pt II to Jr. 11. Lue1I Stire, e, Percy Iileinstiver, Verde Baker, Reg- gie Armstrong, Edith Guenther, Min- nie Rinker, ()scar • Miller, Elmer Zimmer. Jr. Pt.11 to Sr. Pt. 11 Clara Bender Alice Grigg,, Victor Tyler, Pearl 'Gabe el, Lorne Tiernan, Ethel Gobel. Pt. Inc to Jr. Pt. 1I. Harold Keit- h -lemma Loreen Baker, Arnetta Stein- hagen, Almcda 1 1i11er, Eddie Hamach- er.: Sr. Pt.i to Pt. II b. Emma Graupter Wealthy Schroeder,, Edon Wilds, Courtney Burmeister, Lottie Arm- strong, Walter Stire. Jr. Pt,_ 1 Leonard Bender, Ethel Hartleib. A, Finkbciner, teacher. Report ofi Boom II, Dashwoo:i Pule - lie School. Names arranged accord- ing- to standh1g:, From Jr. IU to Sr. III. Clifford' Pfaff, :B.ose Guenther, Louise 'Group- ner, Jinn leader, Verde Fassofd•, Myr- tle Kocg. Gladys • Guenther, Verde F. scold. Fit rl to Jr. 1II. Edwin Rinker, Ide!:a Baker, Albert Eveland, Howard Schroeder, Slery n ire em an . Ban- et Gossman, Lucinda Willert,- (Ab- raham Vincent, Anna Vincent)'iRos- elle Kochi, Czar Sceinhagon, Willie. Bender. Jr. II to Sr. 11. Harry Rader, Violet Bieber, John Guenther, .Chan - lie Snell, Freda Stire. Grace 'Reid. teacher G(R.EEN;WAY Pte. Will, McPherson went to Lone don oil Monday. We aro glad to report Miss Zillah English is convalesce nt. Mr. and Mrs. Major Baker visited at Sar. W. Englancls on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. 3. Cliffe and 'Willie vistied friends here on Sunday. A little daughter came to the home of Mr. and 'Mrs. C. Curtis recently: Miss Nellie Holson has returned to 1Detroit after spending a feel mon- ths at home. Mrs. J. Carruthers is nursing her daughter, Mrs. Mansell Hodgins, whr, is very ill with pleurisy. Mr. R. Hutchinson had an oper- ation penation in Victoria Hospital recently' and is doing as well as can be ex erected. There was a reception 'service in the Methodist church on Sunday and the pastor, Rev. J. B. (Cook received several new members. - A few e vekiing s before Mrs. A. Z3dIt left tor her new home in Detriot• a number or her friends and •neighs hors gathered at her home *and parr' seated her with a bandsmen mantle Block and an address. Mrs. Belt will be Muth missed in i:he Methodist church and the neighbourhood and the J esti wishes of a host tef .friencl.e ''atmos ,yiiitl; her. 'UNION S. 5. No, 12, US'13.(7RNE Thfolloveing ie the report of Union S. 8, No. 12, Lsborne, for April. The names appear in order of merit, `those marked V, have been promoted into the next highest class;• • - Sr. 4 --Elsie. 'Gunning and Bern Dur field equal, Jaynes Whelilan. Jr. 4 -Grace Duppield,P, Mary Whe- Khan P., ;Raymond Brooks P, Jr. 3 -Wellington Shipley 1',, .Edna Dale P„ ,Willie .Uuffied. Jr. 2. Joseph Wbeliban P., Lillian Hopkins, Morris 13:ooke I'., Edith all,: P.. Jack Dufl;ie;d .P., Mervin Johnson, Levernc Morley, :Florence Pullen. Sr. 1 -Kenneth' Stevenson. Jr, 1-141ilne Pullen, Verna Hazlai< wood, Jessie Brooks, 'Ray Parkinson, Orville DAle, Jr, Pr. -Ross •Duffield. 13eet speller for the month-Jpseph W'heliban. No, on roll, 24. Average attendance 2Q. E. 13. Stirling, teacher, HENSALL Mr. J;• Warrener of Sarnia is visite ing his brother, Mr, N. P. Warrener of this village. Mrs. Eve of Montreal, is spending. a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, George Brooks. hers, (Rev.) Smith was in London last week attending the W, M. S. which was in session there. - Mr. and Arra, Nesbitt 'have returned to Henna,U from, Toronto.a'nd;emelt' soon. be nicely settled in their neat homier. The, relatives and friends of airs. John Shepherd twee; zegeet to leav that she. continues in very ill health. Aznong those who have recently purcbased automobiles we have learn- ed of 11xr. John Elder and T. W. Pal- mer., . Dr. and Mrs. Murdock and little daughter are her from Rainy River District, vieitina the doctor's parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Murdock of this village. Mrs. Reinhart has hien standing the past week with her sister, Mrs. Ellis. Miss Million of •Goderieh also visited her aunt, Mrs. Ellis during the past week or so. Mrs. John Murdock has returned from Detroit, where she recently spent a few days with her husband attending the ,funeral of her late ts's- ter-in- taw. We believe that Mr. Jas, W. John - .;ton, who returned :from the 'West a couple of years ago, intends buying a 'cou'ple of fine lots here and erecting a neat dwelling. We are pleased to learn that Mrs. John Mousse and Mrs. 12•. Traquair, both of this neighborhood, and who recently underwent operations in London and are in the hospital, there are 'improving. Mr. Ernie 3teacy, eldest son, of Mr. and Mrs. John Steacy of this village, has enlisted with the 157th Battalion of Grillia and Messrs Kane and Kane Dry. Gocds Merchants, presented him with a cheque for $50.00 , The following m nt:oned have been elected as elder; in the Presbyterian Church and will Lkely 'b_ inducted in the courri, of a couple or weeks S:T.r. Andre',v,,,eluir, Mr. Jas. W. Bon- ren, Mr. Ale Buchan .n, Jr:; and Mr .Peter Moir. •, A very ,pleasant event took :.place. at the 1aet maeling of, the Oddfellows Lodge on this village, when some ten of the brothers who had enlisted, were l:resented with handsome sig- net net rine,, accompanied by kindly ad- dresses by the brethren present. Messrs Coal: Bros., within, the past week have, void.=three fine new Stude- baker cars, .on:: a six cylinder, three passenger car' to Dr. J. W. Pe* of this village.; . a seven' pasen;er tar to Mr. II - Arnold. Arnold. manager of the Molsons Bank., and a five: passenger car to Mr. „Milne R. Rennie, ZURICH •Sirs. D. Forsythe, of London and Miss Laurie, of Toledo, Ohio, were rl e guest. of their sister, Mrs. H. Cr, llmann, for a sew days last weak. S'r. Fred Krauskopf of the Goshen Line., south., has moved into, the house he lecently purchased from Mr. Alex. l' ost er, who has moved into one or the houses in, St. Joseph; • uSTAI 1i'A Mr. Leslie Butson is confined to his bed agwin, but we hope; ;for a /speedy rc•cove ry. Mrs. Hot ham s. Ho ham has r r t d cone to her home in the village, after spending a few weeks with friends in Hamilton.. Mr. Lorne Hutchison, who hast bees attending the Toronto TTniversity, is spending the summer vacation at his hotne here. The Staffa Women's Institute ship- ped to the Red Cross Society, Toronto 38 day shirts valued at $33; 21 hospit- al shirts $15.75; 47 pairs socks $30 and 12 bandages, 75c, making a total of 0:85.50, Peeper 33a.ifour - A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and ilirs. J. W. Balfour, Hibbert, on Wednesday, ,SIay 3rd, when their youngest daughter, Katie Veness.i, was united in marriage to Mr. Geo. L. Pepper, son of Mr, and Mrs. W. Pepper, Mitchell, formerly of Logan. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. E. Darling, of Staf•'a, in the presence or about silty guests. The bride was the recipient or many, beaus tiful and costly presents which:show'- ed the high' esteem in which .she 'was held by her many friends. Both are highly respected residents of their localities end carry with them 'the best wishes of their Many friends, Mr. and Mrs. I'epiiar will reside on the groom's farm in Logan. DASH WOOD Mr. Walrez''Fassold has been on the szc k list, 'Rev. Meyers of ,I?ettibroko arrived this week: 'Rev. Grenzeback and family left ibis iceeld for' Walkerton. Mia. Humble returned to her er home in Sarnia Saturday: School was closed .down ra few days last teed on account or igeooles;, .\ Mr, Ervine Mcisaac atede a tree/ to -e Milverton Saturday; with the ear, Mrs Art Doan returned to Pt, hula ou Saturday accompanied by her eon - sin Mxiss N, .i3roltenshine. Dr. Schram Ed, Willert and Ezra Ot terbein received Forces this weak, E, '.fireman got a Chevrolett, On Friday last bit. "Woe Nadtger had the misfortune to have several fingers taken 00 by a saw in, the saw mill, REEDING DELAY117 The continued wet weather is de- laying the seeding. Wednesday morn - we had a heavy shower and it will he several days/ at least before tete land will be in condition. There has .heen a couP'le or half days when the land. could be worked and some keel was got in. The fall wheat and gess are snaking rapids growth, W. 11x. S. 'CONVENTION Tie! armee' convention of the ,Wo- men's Missionary' Society in the Exe- ter District will be held 'in Granton May 17th 'beginning 'at 940 a.m. '13e - ,sides local talent from the various auxiliaries on the district there will be addresses by 'leliss Gray, ;return- ed Missionary, and Kiev. Dr. 13rowe, of Ailsa Craig.. W. M, S, I+11:]';,!c1.' OFFICERS The Women's elissi.onary Society of James St;. 14lethediet Church held their annual rneetis;g on Thursday last when the following officers were ,eleo,ted for the coming year; - President, Mrs. 3. ,D, Kestle; 1st Vice Pres„ Mrs. W. 'G. Bissete; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. C, 13. Snell; Bee. See., Mrs. 'W..Jolans;, Treasurer, MIrs. E. Be•s'cliffe; Cor. Seca Mrs. J. Bell; Superintendent of Systematic Giv- ing. Mrs; S. Johnston. Mrs. W. Johns was appointed delegate to Branch Convention to be held in St. Thomas May 30tb, Met and June lst. GREEN -MARTIN The following clipping was taken from th'e 'Calgary Daily Herald and refers to the marriage of a young lady who is well know around here. "A quiet wedding took place, on .Wed,- nesday afternoon_ April 2 i at the Cres- cents Heights Methodist parsonage: when Rev. F. W. Lo'ke ineibeci in mere riage Mies May ,Martin and Mr. Charles S. Green, The bride wore a navy blue tailored suit and picture bat and a gold necklace set with pearls, the gift of the grcom. After the ceremony a weddin din- ner was served •and iu the evening a reception was held at the herald of the brides sister, Mrs. Noel Abbott, where a pleasant time was spent to games and dancing. Mr. and 'Mfrs. Green will preside in Calgerr. HYDRO TURNED ON The hydro line and station having been completed last week the juice was turned on for the .street lights last Thursday and they liave been running each' evening 5irnce. ' The town now presents a very brilliant spectacle at night, both • Mein street and the side streets, being well lighted Mr. H. W. Doerr has been alipointed 'engineer by( the council and he com- menced his new duties on Saturday. He is' now busy installing meters and connecting the houses up with !the system, many of them at present us - in the v' ser tee. The, g lights for the e streets are controlled automatically by a time clock. There are 'three large transformers :'st ,the stepping dote n station and an indicator for re- gistering the amount of power used. There is also a direct telephone :cora- munication with London and Toren, to branches. An Open Letter Headquarters, Huron Battalion, Clinton, May 8th, 1916 S - Dear There are 13 Battalions recruiting within this inilitary District. Only two a a.,a '.e junior to the t61st. Of the 13 ,� . b sans t tvo-thear B uce and Madd1•esex-are at full strength while the remaining eleven have about the sante number of enlistments, 800 to 900. It ther•eioee follows that somie ono or 'two of these eleven is to be broken up and the men placed in the ranks of other battalions 'n order tli,it thee may be completed. Yoe will be personally responsible 'f 'ibis t humiliation befalls the Hurons ons t1 }exit friends ds and your neighbors who have en'isted tprotect you, and yours, are to have their County Badge torn off and the insigne of o • a:nolher and more patriotic and conscientious :County 'placed upon their caps and shoulders; to have this 13ntta•,iou lose its identity and to haw it -published broadcast thruoglt- o•uit the Dominion that Huron, of all the Counties ,a -as the only one tl•at did ,not have aunit to represent her in this grave crisis. Can you earnestly and truly assume this grave responsibility? Will you not offer yourself and help avert this the greatest tragedy in your County's history. We appeal to you, young in'an of Huron. Sincerely, 161st Huron Battalion, DIED IN;BTL9.NSFIAEiD Robe. Pringle, for 23 years a highly respected resident. of Blansha•rd, pas- sed away at his late' residence on the (ith Con. Base Line Tuesday, May 2nd, The deceased was born in Oshawa, Ont., be 1838, and came to I3lanshard in •1894, For the past year he has had poor health and two weeks ago was taken seriously ill. IIis death was due to diabetes ec- zema. iIis wife and seven ohildre:i Si rszve, namely: --•William' Pringle 8th Line Blanshard • Mrs. John R ,.. Moore, Base Line; Mrs. L+bcrl:Paynter and airs. ,Tas. Urine, London Road: Jo). es and John on the Base Liiirlts, and Ardien, at home. Mrs. Th, Wood, Wellington St., Southt t Ml6r3s, Mrs, Simon ,C3mpbe.'..1, Exe al Mrs. D , Shaw, :Michigan, Fillet d Schub/-rt, Harbour Beach, are sisters. George Pringle, Peterborough, is an, only Mothers a .,. k ,:1'.'i ':1 Ate: FY1,AWyl CANADA'S FAX,ORI l E DRUG ST -OF? LS Styes t" "Thesweeteststory ever told" Pure Chocolate coatings, pure fruit flavors, carefully packed in attractive boxes. A fresh supply of these delicious sweets is always on hand at the Rexall Drug Stores 60c., 80c. and $1.00 per lb; W00D,HAM Woodham lost/ one of ltd oldest res- idezits by the death on 1E'riday of Samuel Ford. He had lived in Wend: ham for a great number of years and in the early days had .n `large blacksmith shop and followed his trade until old age compelled him to rewire fife was a member or the Methodist Church at Wcodham- nd or a great many years was superinteni• dent ore, the Sundae 'School. The funk eral tools phace Sunday afternoon to the Kirkton cemetery. He leaves aa aged widow, one daughter and three sons. all of whom area married and in homes of their own. Mr. Ford was over eighty years 'or age. BIDDL'LPH 'CC1 CNCIL " The Council met May 1st pursuant to adjournment. the reeve and all the members present, Minutes of the last meeting . was read and approved and signed; by the reeve. The eommunications from the Hydro Electrio Commission E. eight of w a}i were read and sepnesentatiei • of the Commission was present. there was no action taken with regard to the matter at present. Mr. A. K. Hodgins the Commissioner of County Roads was present. He asked the 'Council to assist in opening John Il:odgins gravel' pit where there is an unlimited supply of first class gravel. The council agreed to pay in propor- tion to the number of cords the township wile take out. By-law No. 5 of 1915 appointing t 'Road Masters. Fence viewers and Pound Keepier was duly passed. The Council discus- sed the matter of giving further aid. to the Patriotic and Red Cross Funds. Biddulph is one of the smallest Town- ships in the County and yet has given more money to that. Send than any nd �' �• in the County,a Township( n5hi up other o IX to the present time no class of our ratepayers has raised the smallest objection. The matter was laid over for the present. The .following accounts were ordered to be paid, - R. H, Radcliffe, .Assessor on acct o' salary $75,00; W. D. Stanley, clerk 25.00; C. Whelihan ditch 'Div. 1 2.50 C. Coursey rep. 'culvert Div. 1 1,500 Geo. Ryan rep.culvc rt Div.11 2.00; Ed. Phitr( tile Div. 1 (19.25; J. 'Davis rep. 'bridge Div. 3 1.25;, 3. Eagan rep, gridge Div, 3 1,00; J,. Whalen grading Div. 3 8.00; Joseph Heist .tile Div. 2 18.50; 'R, E. Hodgins rep. ditch Div. 5 2.00; Municipal World School Census books 1,94; L. Derham janitor Hall 1.50; Dominion Regalia Co. Honor Moll 1.00;4 W. Sovereign on acct of printing contract 18.00. The Council adjourned to meet on Monday the 12th day of June, at. 10. A. M. and will open Court of 'Revision iet 2 c1'c;MI. atrsaiWDe • W. Stanley, Klerk. BORN HAR'DIE-In Hensel). on Friday April 28th td Dr. Hardie and ,'wife a son. CLARK -In Hensel' on April 28th, to Percy /Clark and wife, a son. 'CANN-In Exeter on MaY 3rd to Private and Mrs. S. 3. V. 'Cann, a daughter, Edith Melissa. MARRIED Sb1ICH4VVILIII+.LMI—At M•filverton, on Stay 2nd, ,by 'Rev. A. D. G.ischle r, Mites Mabel +IL, daughter or. Mr. and .Mrs. George Wilhelm, to Mr. Clics- ter L. Smith, of Zurich; DIED 'WAL1'EiR-At Exeter North, on May W. , g WWa ,i p W " 1 e aged 53 tam Ot1i zlt 'sand 13da Ys. years, 11 month JAKIDES-In `Usborne, on 141a;y 6th, Elizabeth 'Cornish, relict of the late Wiuliiani Jaques, aged 73 years, 6 months and 6 days. I;ASTERBR00K-In Exeter on Thurs- day, .bray 40, Mary an Easterbrook, aged 17 years,, 6 Months and • 14 days. . . W HALEN Hectur Taylor is sink with a,rpendls ieit is. Sirs. Henry Vern remains very and under a nurse's care. Mrs.. James Kelly south of the vitt age is quite ill at her home. Mr. and Mrs. D.tnuel Hodgson spent Sunday with friends in Granton. Miss Myrtle Robbs is visiting her sister here Mrs. Hector Maxon. Miss Vera- Hodgson. has returned Ironic after a visit with friends 1ra New York, Mrs. John Hazelwood is ill at her hom : and unable to attend !to her household duties, Quite a number from around here attended the funeral of Samuel Ford • at Woodham on Sunday. Sirs. Alvin Arksey who underwent an operation at St. J oseph Hospital in London is improving nircely. Owing to the continued wet weather there is very little seeding done • around here and the farmers are get,- ting anxious. Mr. and firs. Daniel Hodgson spent and Mrs, 3. Wright and llriss Bessie Morley visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.' Hobbs at Devizes. 1 News was received from the West of late stating that Ernest P,arlaits- son sone -in -;law of Mrs. Joseph, Morley and Nelson Tapp son of Thomas Tapp have both enlisted. POPE URGES' MEDIATION Benedict XV. Sends an Appeal to President Wilson. Lord Robert Cecil Replying to Ger- man Expressions of a Desire for Peace, Says Entente Allies Must Go On Until the Object of Crush. ing Militarism is Achieved-7l®e fence of British Blockade. WASHINGTON, May 9.—A new appeal for peace from Pope Benedict toPrs President Wilson 'was del' r five ed," a# theW zhi te House Saturday by the Papal Delegate, Monsignor Giovanni Bonzano. The Pope urged the Pre,. sident to maintain his neutrality and to do his utmost by mediation to bring peace to Europe. Coming early► 24 hours after the German note, in. which similar hints appear, officials decided that the message was based on appeals from the Central Em- pires. The President did not see Mon-.. signor Bonzano, and it is unlikely that he will heed either the appeal; o8 the Pope or the obscure hints of the. German Government. He notified the belligerents early in the war that. 3* was ready to act as mediator on; the request of any one of them, but he has refused to interfere of his own initiative or on suggestions from. out- side sources. The President read with careful! attention Sunday the portion of the note touching on peace. Unusual of - nifcance was attached to that part or the note because it was taken to i:n:dfi•- cate officially that recent speeches or Chancellor von Bethmann-Holiwpg„ before the Reichstag were intended/ as notices to the world that Germany was ready for peace on certain terms.. The note says: "The German Government, conscious of Germany's strength, twice within the last few months announced before the world its readlness to make peace on a, basis safegiiardlnGermany's- ffi wttal" interests, thus s, t us indlcatliig It Is not Germany's fault if peace is still with.. held from the nations of Europe." It was thought u hit Sunday.� g the Ger.+, tnan note might possibly draw forth something from the, Allies. 'rho plipaifl plea could well pave the wayto such ti course.