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THE CLINT?N NEW ERA.
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Advance Showing of
Spring Suits, oats,,
kirts
A COMPLETE FASHION
OF NEWLY CREATED
SPRING MODELS
Spribg has brought a host of
pleasing new effecIs m Women's
and Misses' suits. We have as-
sembled a stock in which All the
newest fashions of the hour have
been included. It is by far the
most attractive line we have dis-
played. All the new shades:
green, dust, brown, twine and blue
Prices range from $25.00 up to
$60.00 each.
KOrth
GARmeas
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Every new trend of fashion in style,
material and color is shown in this dis-
play. Our stocks are complete in
readiness for the Easter rush, You can
make your selections now from the
finest assortment of spring apparal we
have ever shown,
Prices range from $15.00 up to $50.00
The second floor will be devoted
for all our Reay -to -Wear garments,
Prompt attention will be given to
mail orders and orders taken over the
telephone; all charges paid on goods
sent out of town. Goods not in stock
a" will be quickly procured.
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(SOLDIERS LAND SCHEME IN HURON
In view of the recent meeting of a
committee of the Huron County Cows-
,
cil to take up the matter of Soldiers
Land Settlement, the following infor-
mation of the plan of the Dominion
Government along these lines is time-
ly. The question, it will be seen, is
,only in the formative stage, awaiting
the passing of legislation at the pres-
•ent session. Even in Bruce county,
'boys returning from overseas who may
wish to go on the land, has been taken !
up, the part that the county will play
in the scheme is not yet defined, be-
yond a general backing up of the I
plan to the extent required. Any
move within reason which can be made
to help men returning from overseas.
who are ready to take up farming, to
•get established on the land will meet ,
with general approval.
The plan of the Dominion Govern -
anent for the settlement of soldiers on
land includes the purchase of land by 1
soldiers, with the Government's tinan-
.cial assistance and supervision, where -
ever the soldier desires to locate on
approval land suitable for the purpose.
The operation of this plass awaits
the passing of the necessary legislation
by Parliament. in the meantime, steps
are being taken to ascertain the loca-
tion of suitable land in each district
Lit o News the Dis
Zurieh Public Library is now open.
Mr. Fred Deterhas .purchased
from the estate of the late P. Iless, sr.
the property and stable used formerly
as the bowling ground,
Mr. Jolla F. itlekbeii hasesoorlcl WTI!
residence prOperty to Mr, tiy
Wal -
per, who recently sold his farm on the
aranson Line. Mr. Wainer will get
Possession in April It is reported
that Mr. and Mrs, Rickbeil intend to
move to Kitchener to'reaide:
Mr. 'CI. Fritz, the shoeman, besides
selling boots and shoes, has worked
up an extensive business in the raw
fur trade, During the past week he
handled no less than 625 Muskrat
skins The rats were caught by trap -
'stirs below Grand Bend Port Franks.
else sldns were all in prime condition,
and realized a handsome sum fur the
trappers.
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of Ontario in which the soldiers may
desire to locate, in order that the land
may be immediately available when the
legislation is approved. •
An advertisement is being inserted
in local papers in each district calling,
for tenders to sell to the Soldier Settle-
ment Board suitable land .
The object of the Government is not
only to settle soldiers but to increase
agricultural production by bringing
under cultivation land not now pro-
ducing or inadequately farmed.
The land which will be approved by
the Soldier Settlement Board for pur-
chase will be land of high agricultural
quality and reasonable value and of
such at character that the settler will
have a reasonable chance, from the
products of the farm, to earn subsis-
tence for himself and family and re-
pay the loan which is extended over
a long term of easy payments.
While the demand for such locations
at the start will be very moderate, and
no large turnover/of lands is expected
advertisement has been made wide-
spread as it is desired to have on hand
in the oflice of the Soldier Settlement
Board in Toronto, a small approved
'Est of suitable locations in each cows -
Continued on Page 3.
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[REX CLUFF RITES
1014 LONDON
. An Interesting Letter from Old
With 161st Huron Hattl.
Stratford. Went Overseas
London to his Parents at
'The following interesting letter was
Written by a well known Stratford
officer, Lieut. R, A. Cluff, son of
Rev. and Mrs. W. T Clue, to his par-
ents Lieut. Cluff went overseas with
the 161st Battalion and was badly
Wounded in the chest by the busting
:of a shell during the big drive on
August 8th last year. Since then he
;has been undergoing treatment 111 the
-.1. 0, D. E. Petrograd hospital, Audley
street, *London, England, Besidee
giving a first hand account of the
.rnotable Wedding of Princess Patricia
,of Connaught to Commander Raritsey,
ire: N. he supplies encouraging infor-
muttonregarding his Ottysleal Condi-
'tient which will Ise Welcomed by the
many Kends of litimatalf, and; tensity in
tit loPatity, Catioh Westlake Is a
fitted(' of Mrs. 'J. stOWiti dt'Sfiratfork
7118, defter in part, hi .as tollawst,
beat ItiAtheal and ftatheri—Sorry
tot or helm witted fiefOre, 1 thought
WOUld wait until the big show was
BAYFIELD. •
wiithun Leitch has returned to his
farm in Saskatchewan where 'he will
remain for the summer.
Wm. Balkkell has returned from
London where he had been called to
visit itis sister who is every ill.
Miss Baxter, .01 London, is visiting
her tries& hare,
The dshermen are ' haying a very
pour season so far owing to the steady
widds and impure water.
A large 'sleeting was called in the
Hall for the purchase of a monument
to be placed on the sellare III memory
of the hers who lost their lives in
Fr:Lilco, but the movement was strong-
typoae,t1 by some of the parents: svho
dssr j• Can t the monument would
only Ise a ;street for the lawless class of
boys who are continually throwing
stones at everything in sight and they'
absolutely refused to have their sops
names on exhibition in any public
place where there was no protection
against insult. • The matter is shelved
for the tine being in order to gain
timtt for further consideration.
STANLEIL took a great Interest In education tinci
Mrs, Peter. CaMpbell returned from
the -West on •Tuesday of last week, and
is visiting at the home, of Mr, John
Moffat,and other friends, -• '
Pies. Malcolm and Fred:Fraser, have
returned from the front, and are visit-
ing:their .father, mr, Time, Fraser,
Quite a -number front here attended
the funeral of the tate Hugh: McDtarnild
of SeafOrtlf, which took place to Baird's
Cemetery on Thursday if last •week.
The 'recent cold snap has put a stop
to syrup making
. -
There passed away to his long Home
on Tuesdays March' ,2,5th at his resi-
dence, Goderich St., Seaforth, one of
the pioneers of Stanley township, in
the person of Hugh McDiarmid in his
72nd year, lie was horn on the 1 3th
of September, 1 84 7, on Lot 9, Con. 2,
Stanley, and was the first white male
child born on the 2nd con, of Stanley,
south of the Bayfield Road. When 4
years of age he Moved with his parents
to lot 8. Con, 3, Stanley, where he
spent the rest f Isis life until he moved
to Seaforth in January 1912 where he
has since lived retired until bis demise.
In April 1884 he was married.to Rachel
Harvey who predeceased him aboad 2
years ago. tie was a Presbyterial in
religion and a Liberal in politics and
held the respect of those with whom
he came in contact. He as one of the
earlier settlers spent many a. hard day
assisting to clear up the land which in
later years he diligently cultivated, He
leaves to mourn his loss, one sister,
Mrs. McTavish, of Kenmore, one bro-
ther. James of Stanley, and two dau-
ghters, Mrs, T. 13, Baird, of Stanley and
Katherine at home. The funeral took
pLwe from his late residence, Goderich
treet. Seaforth on Thursday, March
eith, to Baird's cemetery and was fol-
1wed by, a large number of relatives
and friends which showed the high es-
teem in which the deceased was held.
The pallbearers were Messrs. Alex.
and Walter McBeaih, J. W. Beattie, T.
lialskirk, Mr. Arnold and Thos. 13aird.
HENSALL
The Spring Show, to be held Isere
on Tuesday, April 8, promises to be
one of the best held, as there is great
interest being manifested in it in all
quarters. Both the usual prizes and
special ones are liberal and temptine.
Signaller Fred Clausen, a son of
Mr. J. C. Clausen , who moved to
Caron, Saskatchewan, many years ago,
is here on a visit With his nsany friends,
and was given a hearty reception when
the morning train arrived here on
Monday, the band giving a number of
selections. Signaller Clausen enlisted
with a Winnipeg' battalion, and was
overseas for three years, and was
wounded in the hip in one of the
great battles, but is now looking very
well.
Pte, Alfred Clark, who early enlisted
with the tetst Huron Battalion, as well
Its Ptes. Arthur Parker and Wm Mc-
Lean, who were also. among the very
early volunteers, were welcomed home
during the week, immense crowds gat-
hering at the trail, both from the
country and village, to give them the
welcome which they so well earned.
The. band gage splendid selections.
Rev. Auguse Drum, of London, de-
livered two sermons in 'Carmel Church
on Sunday last, The services for the
coming •Sabbath will be taken by the
Rev. Dr. Strang, superintendent of
Western Missions.
Miss Ella R. Berry of this village
WS recently married to Bert Vennor,
who lives on the homestead near here.
The Rev. Mr. Garrett, of St. Paul's
Church, accompanied by Mrs. Garrett,
was in London this week meeting his
brother, Sergt, K. M, Garrett, who has
returned from overseas He was very
severely wounded in tation,
James Munn of the• Flying Corps,
who recently returned from overseas.
has returned to Moorefield with his
sister, Mrs. J. T. Wilson..
Dr A. Moir has rented his faun on
the
Dr,
concession of Hay to Mr Wm,
Buchanan,
F. W. Smallacombe's sale of furni-
ture andpersonal effects on Monday
afternoon was largely attended, and
good, fair prices were obtained. Mr,
Smallacombe was reeve several times
and was termed an "onion king."
The yearly financial statement of
Carmel Church is out, showing a mem-
bership of 409 on the roll, who liber-
ally contributed to the calla of missions
and church work.
over. Canon Westlake sent ine two
cards for the wedding of Princess Pat-
ricia. We had read in the newspaper
the day before that the seats were all
allotted so 1 was very fortunate. The
M, 0. and 1 wentand had a great ex-
perience. We got a taxi and drove
to the abbey and found the streets lin-
ed 511 the way. There were very few
vehicles on the „route as It had bean
closed for the procession, and several
times people. took us for the big hats
and waved frantically. We got dump-
ed off at the wrong eniranceand had to
walk along, before 'crowds of people to
the door. t never saw such a utas of
people and assuredly, they were hav-
ing lots of fun with the "coppers"
who were trying to hold them back..
We found our seats were right at the
entratiet, one row from the froist and
so we saw all there was to be seen,
except the ceremony itself, The par-
ade formed up In front Of Us and the
bride cattle i and.fusseit up 'foe a few
minutes .before starting up the aisle,'
T.kei King.and Queew,' kr/aged in and
went StraidiAt toward. Vrte Oneen
Mother was, there tom 1 missed Cow:
moiler Ramsey then, but bad A geed
look at him when he came' 40A8 with
Continued ori Page 3,
GODERICH.
Quite a number of the soldier boys
returned to town last week, All have
been overseas for two or three years.
The issajority, of the captains and
chief engineers are here and in charge
ot their boats. Among those here are
Captain M. Livingstone and Chief W.
J. Smith, for the steamer Agawa, of
the Algoma Central Line; the Home -
smith, of the same line, will be sailed
by Captain Alex, McIntyre and Chief
Duncan McLeod, both of Collingwood,
Others here on the C. S. S. Line of
boats are:
The Mat•tain—Captain Robert Mc-
Intyre and Chief Russel Foot, both of
Owen Sound.
Midland KIng--Captain A. Aitkins,
of Cotirtright, and Chief Andrew Ken-
nedy, of Kingston.
lonic—lCaptitin Oscar Wing, of Pon
Colborne and Chief Alex. Crosswaite,
of Montreal.
Bickerdike—Cliptain Johnston, of
Port Dalhousie, and Chief Joe Aston,
of 'Toronto,
The Charlotte Breitung, Central
West, and Negaunce, of the Cleveland
Cliff Iron Company, have not got their
appointments yet.
On account of the lee Men mid the
butchers riot getting their supply of
ice off the lake here this year g nunt-
her of carloads of ice are being im-
ported from the Lake Simco e lee 'Com-
pany, arsine of which have already ars
died. dud inc beitir'unloaded.s ••
,Goderich Is plannlng oi•Ikaving .a
niOnster' eelehotion itere.thit 'year, ag
it has•been 'Hit 'custom to We ad.
1,;(af ;.year,s-' event' :4„alftife
*gest that ` has ever, been'; held lett
itWit the ton ptir oSehintting mi -bet'
ter attractions fide year and Making
the 4(6(.4 reetird.hreaker,
OS 3 trustee for 40 yetis eon ou y
Ile Siwa very kind hearted man and
5', 15 always 'ready to help anybody, His
wife predeceased hint 30 years. Ile
leaves be,hinci hint 2 sons, Rev. Lionel
Naftel of Elora, and Reg. at home, and
5 daughters, Mies Amy of Ottawa, isle
of TOronto, Mlle at home, Mrs, it R.
Kehoe, of Detroit and Mrs. 'George
Greenslade of Bayfield. Mr. 'Charles
Naftel of the Bayfield Road IS a b"her.
Mr. Nellie' was an Anglican in religion
and the pastor, Rev. Ashe-Everest, con-
ducted the services on Tuesday at the
home.. The late Mr, Naftel was a mem-
ber of L. 0 L, No, 198 and members
held their service at the grave.
CONSTANCE.
Master Geo Clark, of Toronto,
spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and
Mrs Robert Clark.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Medd and chit -
ren, of Seaforth, spent Sunday with
her Parents. Mr. and Mrs, J. Leitch,
Mr, Ben Riley has bought the "COok
Lot" from 0. Hugill,
Mr. and Mee. Jos. Riley spent' a day
recently with her parents Mr and Mrs.
Geo, Cook, of Goderich Township,
WINGHAM.
Mrs. W. W. Haugh reports the sale
ce. her restaurant to Mr, Paul VanNess
of the Advance office who will take
possession on May 1st. Mr. and Mrs.
lissugh purpose going to Toronto to re-
side.
Messrs. A, M. Crawford, H. 13. 1311-
iott and Tilos Fells were in Walkerville
in connection with the proposed Sea-
grave Fire Apparatus Industry. They
reported the inadvisability of further
negotiations at the present time.
It is rumored that the Bell Telephone
Company intend to divide their busi-
ness into districts and it is possible
that Wingham will be chosen as the
piece of head office for the district.
In that case it would be possible, that
they would occupy the upstairs in
the block in which they are now
situated, and also 'sleets that the office
staff would be increased by at least
eight stenographers and bookkeepers.
At a meeting of the directors of The
Aero Cushion Inner Tire & Rubber
Cotnpany, Limited, :of Ontario, held on
March 21st, it was definitely decided to
locate in Wingharn. The town council
has guaranteed the supply of Electric
power until Hydro can be procured.
The Company are examining three
different buildings in town any one of
which is suitable for their purposes if
satisfactory purchase can be arranged.
On a charge of forging liquor pre-
scriptions upon Druggist Mitchell, of
town, William Sinall, a man about
50 years of age, VMS arrested by Chief
Alien and lodged in the cells. 'Crown
Attorney Seager of Goderich, is acting
for the CrONVII. He 'came 'up for a
hearing Saturday afternoon before
Police Magistrate Morton and the case
was enlarged until April 3 at to o'-
clock, providing the prisoner can find
two sureties to go Isis bail of 8200
each and himself 8400.' In default of
this he will have to remain in custody
R. Vanstone is acting for the prisoner.
'I he prisoner was born in Wingham
and has lived here a great part of his
life
The committee its charge of the Old
Boys' Reunion have made arrange-
ments for a monster celebration to be
held on July 1, 2. 3 and 4, at Wing -
ham. An aeroplane has been engaged
to perform. Races will be held on the
race track on July 1 and 2. Fireworks
and band concerts will be held each
evening. Sir Sam Hughes will ad-
dress an open-air meeting and the
tatst Battalion is expected to hold a
reunion, A local firemen's tournst-
ment will take place during the week.
secretary is A. G. Smith,
The stem Tire Company, which will
manufacture a local, invention, will
establish a plant in Winghisin as soon
as a suitable building can be secured.
The town has agreed to,supply the 105
horse -power wanted.
Division court was held here Judge
Lewis, of Goderich, presiding, A
large number of cases were disposed
cf among thein being the famous horSe
case of Geo. Cruikshanks, of Turn -
berry, vs, Arthur Adams. This case
was settled Just before the court open-
ed.
Thursday, April 3rd, 4919,
on Monday last after seeing a lot of
the big light. He Caine Seaforth, He
will rennin here for awhile when he
mill go back to the West.
A reception will be held on Friday
evening in the church to welcome the
returned soldiers and everyone Is wel-
come, Luncheon will be served at 8
o'clock, Our whole community are
Proud of their brave boys, who loyally
fought for their country.
Fred Tomlisons has received a car
load of farm nistchinery, reapers, drills
etc. Machinery like other things Italie
iaised in palsies
Wm. Aiketihead has bought a Gray -
Dort auto.
Geo. McCartney is confined to Isis
!some by illness,
1Sliss Martin, of Clinton, spent the
week end at the home. of Airs. Robt,
1 Murdock.
Ilse Silver Medal Contest of the
local W. C. T. U, was held in the
Methodist 'Church. The winners in
elocution were: ast Aladeline Stothers,
2nd Florence Slater, 3rd Edna Brown.
The winners in the essay contest were:
1st Addie Tamen, 211c1 Wesley Kil-
l:nigh, 3rd Harold Wallace, 4th Lilian
.1ackson, Deserving honorable men-
tion-,---13oyd Taylor, Luella Wilson.
Air. J. H. Leith has purchased the
Carder property and will get posses-
sion on May 1st. The price we under-
strnd was 61500
Mr. and airs. Harvey Gidley have
leased the property lately vacated by
Mr. Wm. Barr, King Street and,, have
moved thereto,
GODERICH TOWNSHIP
Mr. Fred Leotard is at Bright attend-
ing a sale of hiS brothers, -
Mr. Tom. McCartney held a suctess-
ful sale on Tuesday and Mr. John
Holmes on Wednesday. There are an
1.1111.1allel number of auction sales thiS
snring but they all seem to be well
attended andlirices are high,
Mr. A, McGuire received Word that
his sister., Mrs. Kehve ofFawas, Mich,
had died Very auddenlas'. • Mr. Mc-
Guire and Isis son, Will left on Monday
to attend the funeral on Wedneaclay.
Mr. 0, W. Potter and family leaves
On Wednesday for their hew home in
Clinton, Their Many old friends will
he sorry to part with them, but wish
theme pleasant time in their new home,
Another of Goderich Township's Old
pioneers passed away 011 Fi'lday in the
pavan of Mr. Attract Naftel. 1115
father and' Mother carte tint 1111$
country..airiong the first.settlers and
belt the 1,19eicsfealt 000 th
00), IA% Naftel' was: otiittaAst,
:Ititift. 4, 41114 i*to krikt Gll .1 yeIrt! .*11111',
soen't the rest of bis life on the old,
Homestead. The rata Me, Mattel artiliyA
KIPPEN
'A number of farmers began seeding.
The ground is fairly clry and all are
anxious to begin.
The fall wheat has come through
the winter 111 splendid condition and
if April weather is favorable a bounti-
ful crop rnsty be looked for. Hoover's
prediction of 63.50 wheat is likely to
boom spring wheat production and a
large acreage may be sown.
Sergt. Melville' McClymont reached
home and was met at the station by
an enthusiastic crowd, who organized
at once and Dr. Aitkens, on behalf of
all, gave him a hearty address of wel-
come.,Sergt. McClymont served 35
months in the trenches without re-
ceiving a wound,
EXETER.
The War Veterans are now comfor-
tably installed in their club rooms,
Ionised by the Canada Club, and furth-
ei furnished and made more com-
fortable by the ladies of the Soldiers'
Aid Society.
Mr. Frank Boyle who has been trav-
elling for the Imperial 00 Company,
resigned .his position and will go back
to his former occupation as barber,
taking over the shop he recently leas-
ed to Mr. Elmer Harness. He took
possession April 1st.
James Bell, of New Westminster, 13.
C., brother of John Bell ,Exeter, died
in that city recently. Death was the
result of a kick irons a horse receiv-
ed years ago. He went West 30 years
ago from Usborne township, where he
was born. His wife and two daughters
survive.
Miss Gladys:Cooke, V. A. D. nurse,
returned from overseas. She was very
ill while in England and for a time
her life was despaired of. She recov-
ered, however, and came direct from
the hospital to her home here. Miss
Cooke is still weak, and her many
friends welcome her home, and hope
that she may be speedily restored to
her former good health.
Mrs. Eli Snell, of town, passed away
on Saturday last following an illness of
several months, The deceased was
born in Oshawa and early in life came
to this section , after coming to this
section lived on the farm in Stephen
Township now occupied by Mr. Asa.
Penhale. About forty -live years ago
she was married to her now bereaved
husband and for thirty-eight years they
have been residents of town coming
here from a hunt in Stephen.
The Exeter Bawling Association
held their annual meeting on Monday
evening. Favorable reports were re-
ceived. The membership fee was fix-
ed at 85.00. it was decided to 'sold
a tournament again this year. Regret
was expressed that W D. Clarke, the
treasurer for some years, was leaving
town, The ,election of oflicers re-
sulted as follows. — tion. Pres., J. J.
Merrier M P., H. Eilber, M. P. P.; Pres.
E. J. 'Christie; Vice., N. J. Dore;
Sec„ la, N. Creech; Treas. F. W. 13.
Dejean; Hon. Members. fudge Dick-
son, W. D. Clarke; Grounds Cons.,
Messrs. Rivers, Rowe ' and Russell;
Membership Com., the president, vice
and secretnry; Match Com.,V Messrs.
Creech, Taman, Stewart and Christie;
Tournament Cons., Messrs. pladman,
Seldon Stewart, fleetness, Taman Rowe
and Creech.
8RUCEFIELD.
Messrs, Taylor of Stanley, and Fitz-
simons of Clinton Shipped hogs from
our station last week. The price paid
was '11 8.50 per hundred.
Alex. Souter has Moved on the farm
he lately purchased from S, Whitinore
ut Tucersmith.
Rev. W. D. McIntosh attended the
funeral of his brother -In-law on Satur-
day at Kincardine, He died in Toronto
Hospital of caneer. Rev. Dr. Aiken
preached in his place on Sunday morn-
ing,
'Pte, Fred Fraser arrived at his home
on Saturday, lie belonged to the
CanierOn Highlander.S. He is Hie fiyst
MO liaS returned here in itla
eekthitte. Aordi
rdoelit-are glad to Witleom, him, Be
Alistdif at Moose Jaw, Sask., and in -
Oath trt go'West agile ;
Pte. Meitenale returned Wine
Personal and other
items of Interest from
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riage to Mr. Roy W. Cantelai of Genie -
rich. Township, Rev. J. 11, Hogg per-.
Imbed the ceremony, The bride was
dressed in her travelling suit of dark
brims, with hat to Match and carried
a shower bouquet of roses and sweet
teas, Little Dorothy' limes, niece of
the bride was flower girl and was
dressied in pale Pink crepe. The wedd-
ing mualc was played by Mrs. John
limes who sang during the signing of
Ole Register "God Make, Me Thine."
The groom's gift to the bride was a
wrist watch, to the planiat a gold phi
Set with pearls, The young couple left
on the afternoon train for 'Toronto and
other points. On their return they
will reside in Goderich Township.
PORTER'S HILL
Mrs. W. Williams and son were
guests at Mr. Ed. Williams on Sunday
last. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Williams were
celebrating the fifth anniversary of
their wedding.
Mr, soul Mrs. 0, W. Potter moved
from our burg on Wednesday having
purchased a home is Clinton and will
reside there in. Else. future.
Mr. Douglas McDougall took poss-
ession of the blacksmith shop on Tues-
tW'‘'Ve are pleased to see Mr. James
Harrison on the war path again.
We are sorry to learn that our popu-
ist teaeher, Miss Mair, has been forced
to resign her school owing to serious
illness of her soother. •
Miss Kate McDougall returned home
from Port Stanley on Friday,
The Ladies' Aid met at the home
Mrs. Lindsay and the following
officers were elected for the coming
President:—Airs. Fred Elliott.
Vice President:—Mrs. Herb Cox.
Secretary:—Jean Burk.e.
Treasurer;—Mrs J. A. Cox.
Presentations—At the close of the
service at Bethel church last Sunday
morning the Pastor, Rev. E. L. A nder-
sun asked the congregation to be seat-
ed and he announced that as Mr. and
Mrs. Potter were with them for the
last time as regular adherents he would
like to have a word with them, hence
Mn and Mrs. Potter were ushered by
Mr. john Woods and John McClure to
the front of the church and the follow-
ing address was read by Mr. McClure
and a bountiful morroca bound Bible
and New Methodist Hymn and tune
book presented by Mr. John Woods,
After the reading of the address, Mr.
Totter though taken completely by
surprise made a suitable reply thank-
ing the congregation for their very
nice present and also for the many
kindnesses shown himself and family
during their sojourn amongst them.
Bethel March 30th, 1919,
Dear Brother and Sister Potter:—
It comes to us a painful realization
that this is the last time you will wor-
ship with us as regular members of
the Bethel congregation. 'Henceforth
we will be left only your memory and
the annals of your good works. But
though you part from us we know that
your personal influence will long re-
main effectively active in our church.
We know that being absent you will
yet speak to us. During the last score
of years in which you have been active-
ly connected with us in the church,
the Sunday School, the local and offi-
cial Boards you have shown all the
parts of a Christian gentleman, a
spiritual leader and ecclesiastical
statesman. In losing you we lose
what we shall ever miss and what we
can never entirely replace. You be-
long to that limited and noble class
of men who have successors only at
rare Intervals. And what we say of
you is equally appreciative to your
noble wife, for you have borne equally
the priesthood of the Lord. She has
long since proved herself to be among
the "devoted women". The sister-
hood of the church will be lonlier and
poorer for the want of her purifying
presence, We know that to further
a,n,socliiufyyour virtues would be a task
cndetoo long to complete and so here we
only askingthat as your ser-
vice to us has been a spiritual service
you will accepet these volumes as
assistants to your life of worship in
the nearby church of our beloved de-
nomination to which you are remov-
ing. We wish you a congregational
Chid -speed rand so send you from us
with our Prayers. Signed
E. L. Henderson.
(Pastor)
LONDESBORO.
Quite a number took in Mr, James
Elsley's sale on Wednesday.
Miss Della Braithwaite is visiting her
sister in Westfield.
Arrangements are being made for
an entertainment to be held in the
near future, for our soldier boys who
have returned from overseas.
LONDON ROAD.
League meets on Monday evening at
the home of Mr. George Layton,
Mrs. W, Stanbtiry returned home on
Monday after spending tWo weeks at
Toronto with relatives and friends.
'The tanners of this section will be
in Clinton next Tuesday evening to
look into the question of selecting
farmer candidate.
The recent frost was bad for the fell
wheat and young grass.
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Welcomed Member Horne
pn Tuesday evening after the reg-
ular Lodge work was through, a
small. banquet was put on by the
1, () . 0 1, officers and members- to
welcome lionie Bro. Fte, W. Wallis
from Overseas. A pleasant evening
SYSIS spent,
.0interea—iliao* Wedathag
A quiet but ' pretty Weddisti!toOk
ace41 f ° ielbelt led" when Edna
daughter da f MI. and •Mis.
Inites, of Clinton, was united to mar4
VICTORIA CROSS
At this post this gallant N.C.C.
was mortally wounded by a Ger-
man clyindircal sticks He was
carried out and evacuated later
being reportect as died of wounds
August 8th, 191.8 by the P11111 'Cas
natty Clearing Sfation,"
The above is the citation read by
Brig. General Shannon at Chatham on
Friday afternoon last Friday afternoon
as Ise presented to the father of the
late Corp, H, 0. B. Miner, the Victoria
Cross which was awarded to the sol -
Corp. Miner went overseas with the
16 1 81 Huron Battalion and was a bro-
ther of Pte. Miner, of amis.
It is improbable that ever before wan
there such a gathering in Chatham as
that at the armories on Friday after -
110011 for the particular occasion.
Mayor Hammond had declared a hifli-
day from three to sive o'clock and the
city turned uut in Owe.: to join in the
tribute. to Use soldier hero who gave
his life for his conicades.
lace. 11. D, scuds presided at the 9)11-
I
hering and 00 the platform were the
heads of various organizations in the
City together with some of the relatives
Following. the singing of God Save
the King by the vast assemblage Lt.
Col. II. D. Smith as chairman. express-
ed his pleasure at the large number
who had assembled os io tumor not on-
ly to one who had given his life in the
great war that was just ceasing and in
coine so had covered himself with 'glory
hut also to his parents who were today
10 receive the Victoria Cross and the
Croix de Guerre, medals that can be
won only by valiant deeds on the field
of battle.
"The Victoria Cross is the most cov-
eted medal by the British soldier, com-
missioned officer, non-commissioned
csfficer or privates," said 'Col. Smith.
The chairman thanked the various
societies and those who had assisted in
making the function a success.
Dr. Daniels pastor of the Park street
Methodist Church offered an approp-
riate prayer.
Mayor Hammond extended, on behalf
of the city of Chatham, heartfelt sym-
pathies to the bereaved parents in the
loss of he gallant son who had laid
down his life for King and country.
"The memory of Corporal Harry
Miner will ever remain green in the
memories of the citizens of Chatham
and the County of Kent, a boy who
went from a humble home, enlisted as
it private and won the highest honors.
`The medal is accompanied by
a letter from His Majesty the King,
and a citation from the Army Order
containing the gallant deed for which
CpI. Miner was recommended for the
Victoria Cross. The letter from His
Majesty is as follows:
"3 1st, October, 1918.
''John Miner Esq.:
"It is a Matter, of sincere regret to
me that the death of No. 823028, Cor-
poral Harry Garnet Bedford Miner,
58th Battalion, Second Central Ontar-
io regiment, deprived me of the pride
of personally conferring upon him the
Victoria cross, the greatest of all re -
wads for valor and devotion to duty.
(Signed) George, R, 1.
The citation quoted above was
then read by Brig. -General Shannon.
As he concluded reading the cita-
tion, General Shannon handed Mr.
Miner, the Victoria 'Cross,
Then holding up the Croix de
Guerre General Shannon said:—
"This is the French Criss de Guerre
presented by the republic of France
for valor on the field.
tliA
er.thellisoehlanded the Croix de Guerre
to p,
While there was no citation regard-
ing the Croix de Guerre, at the lune -
ion Friday, relatives have received
iNformation that during the month of
1918 north a m
of Lens, co-
ilantiiartilicrYation wire was briskets and after
several unsuccessful attempts were
made by different parties to restore
the line, Carports! Miner Volunteered
to go out alone and get the line
through. Under heavy lire from the
German guns he succeeded in estab-
lishing the line of communication. It
was for this deed that the French dec-
°retinas was awarded.
After the presentation Mr. and Mrs,
John Miner were taken to their new
home, Stanley Avenue, and were re-
ceived by Mrs. W. Coltart, Regent of
the 2nd Kent Regiment Chapter and
Mrs. W, Gray, Regent of the Major
George Smith 'Chapter I. 0, D. E., and
Major W. Hammond. Several mem
bers of the I. 0, D. 13 were also pres:
elliine
ttc.) welcometheist to theito thnw
eir e
h(
hir, and Mrs. Miner could not ex-
press their' gratitude, they were so
overcome on looking through their
new home for the first tithe. Oise of
the ladies of the reception committee
said last evening. "We all worked
hard to get the place is shape and
while 1 am very tired tonight I feel
that 1 tor Moly repaid by the grati-
tude shown by the old people."
SEAFORTH.
Miss Isabel Woods has returned from
a visit to friends in Bityfield,
Miss Mary 'Edmonds is visiting
friends in Mad.
Mr$. Mullen, of California, is a visit.
tOf at the home of Mr, and Mrs. J .G.
Mcilieti
Mr. J A, Steviiiii has•disposed of his
residence on High Street to Mrs, 11
Gibson,
Mrs Alexander .8parks left Ms week
for Dunsrnore, Sask.
,
Mr. andaw
Mrs, Lrepee 'Outunungs
left this Week fir beloraine, Manitoba.
It 30firittOti, of Lorlden,'13
visiting tderiela bete