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irR 9th, 1919.
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Total Assets
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The Raincoat is as much
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as his Overcoat.
We have Raincoats of
all the approved fabrics:—
Rubberized or Waterproof.
They are cut with the
coml.Thiation collar that can
be worn buttoned close to
the neck or 'in the regular
way.
Our assortment is liberal
in extent, both as to model
and materials.
$L5,i; $12; $15
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THANKSGIVI�7GT ST -AUL s CHURCH. HENSALE CITIZENS :� a, * 'l' 4 :g
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Last Sunday Thanksgiving services
were held in St, Paul's church, !Clinton
Rev, Canon Hill, whose eloquence and
power as a Preacher has been so great-
ly. appreciated by the people of St.
Paul's, conducted both the morning
and evening services.
The church \vas beautifully deeorat-
ed for the occasion with flowers,
cypress, etc„ the most eonspletaus part
of the decorations being several main-
!' moth castor plants grown by Mr. Row-
land,..
The'1 rendering of the music by the
choir was particularly pleasing and
greatly enjoyed especially the two
anthems, "Come ye thankful People"
and `"O be Joyful," the choir being as-
sisted by Mrs. May Rance McKinnon
and Messrs. J. Doherty and Low.
Rev. Canon Hill delivered two force-
ful sermons . appropriate 'to the oc-
casion. h
There was a good attendance at both
services although the weather was
i' somewhat disagreeable. The thanks-
giving special offering was very sat-
isfactory to the Wardens,
R
COU S15 CONCERTS COMING
FOR CLINTON.
The Girl's Auxiliary wish to intro-
duce to Clinton, and the surrounding
country their Chautauqua Course Con-
sisting of:
(5) The Bertha Farmer Company on
November 8th.
(2) Herbert Leon Cope, Feb, 6th.
• (3) Vissochi's Florentine Musicians,
March 2nd,
(4) The Carolina Girls, March 24th.
These four high class concerts com-
prise, perhaps, the hest selection of
entertainments ever (resented in Clin-
, toll, Those who were fortunate in
t hearing the "Montagues" last winter
will appreciate the effort of the Girl's
to give to Clinton these Chautauqua
concerts. It surely is worth while to
bring to our people these artists who
tour principally the large cities.
Bertha Earner concert company ap-
pears in iro other town in Western
Ontario.
Book tickets wili be sold at Mr, W.
D. F'air's Book. store, and by the Girls
who will canvas the town, and who feel
sure of the hearty support of the com-
munity. Proceeds. in aid of the Hos-
- pital.
At a recent sale of Pure Bred.Hol-
stein Cattle held in Ottawa, Mr. J. J.
Werner, of Seaforth bought seveii head
of the choicest $ntinals, one yearling
costing over $1,000:
Trs•.y
Era
l
fbr° Job W.:01*A
'Phone 146x' Estimates Efvten-
.E. OO
inferior and
Exterior
Decorating
We protect your floors, furni-
ture, etc., by, plenty of drop
sheets.
Wall Papers,
Mouldings,
Signs, Etc.
81 , Isaac Street .
-SPECIALS FOR-
THMSGIVING
CRANBERRIES
SWEET POTATOES
GRAPE FRUIT
MINCE MEAT
SPANISH ONIONS
PUMPKINS
GRAPES
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I HONOR STUDENT * NCIL • MEETING
9 or
* *
Council met Monday evening with
Mayor.'a;ooper in the chair and Reeve
Ford, Cotuldillors Langford, McEwen,
Johnston and Carter present, 'Coun-
cillor McMurray was absent,
Minutes of last meetings were read'
and' adopted.
Communications.
Mr: John Burtoniof King street', ask-
ing for rebate on street oiling.
Mr, W. Doherty, writes regarding to
noxious weeds, and asking town to re-
turn streets to hit's,
From Publicity Committee of Vic-
tory Loan, asking that a resolution be
passed calling upon the citizens to con,
tribute to the canting Victory Loan.
From Secretary of the Hydro -Elect-
ric Association, in regards to the build-
ing,
uild-
ing ,sof hydro -radials, and asking for
annual subscription,
From W. Brydone; Town Solicitor,
with accounts of cost from the Mc-
Connell -Mary street drain. Mr. Proud -
Mr. Louis Mackay Presented With $70
And Address For His Distinguished.
Record
The Hensel! Observer last week pub-
lished the account of the remarkable
record made by Mr, Lousis MacKay at
the C. C. L as given in the New Era,
also of the reception tendered hint by
the citizens,
On Thursday evening a number of
the citizens of Hensall congregated' at
the town hall, and forming a proces-
sion headed byte the school children
Carrying lighted torchs, marched te
Mr, MacKay's hone where Reeve
Petty read the following address and
presented the.honored scholar with a
purse of $70 as a slight token of the
esteem of the cotnmunity.•
Following is the address read by
Reeve Petty to the young 'student:—
To Mr. Louie MacKay, Heasall.
We the members ers ofCouncil,
bthe
School Trustees, Business Men and all
citizens of this proud villageof Hensall
have gathered to do honor to our dis-
tinguished, scholar. •
We deem it our privelege to b'e able
to congratulate you and your esteemed.
parents on the remarkable record: of
scholarship which you have shown.
We recognize the ability With Wltich
you are endowed, but more .particularly
do we recognize the capacity for earn-
est hard, work which has Browned your
efforts With ertiinent success.
Your school life la's •been characteftz-
ee by hearty good fellawshtp, You have
been fair and considerate in both .,your
work and play, and now with diStiftc-
tion rarely achieved you gamy time
honors without show or affectation. ,
As an evidence at our. goad will and
esteem-, and as an appreciation of your
worth as a man, and distinction as ,a
scholar, we ask you to accept this opr
address and aur. good wishes for your
health and all other bits -stings as ytiu
leave for college halls.
May success continue to reward your
efforts in the larger sphere of studies.
Your fellow citizens .will take pardon-
able pride in watching your career. '
We hope that Hensall will still re-
main to you the old hoarse town, where
friends will always welcome you with
loyal hearts and true, our Hensall
scholar.
Signed in behalf of citizens
' GEO. C. PETTY, Reeve
A. MOIR,, Sec. School Board.,
10 reply Mr, Mackay said that while
he had never anticipated any such
demonstration of feeling,:he fully, ap-
preciated the kindness showir,and':,the
event would futnlsli .a pleasant mem,
ory in the corning years. He said .he
was born and brought 'up in Hensall
and h"ad always been proud to .say]
that he came. from Hensel' and no.
matter what the future might hold in
store for him - or whatever his position,
his attitude towards • his home town
would ever remain the sante,
Samuel Gamper,.
SIGNS. OF THE
TIMES.
• The. Syracuse
Post -Standard says
.— Twenty years
ago the man who
had the greatest
power over Ameri
can industry was
J. P. Morgan, To
day he Is Samuel
Conyers,. •
MICKIE. SAYS
DOb C DO No AOVERI1SIt.ii
1N 'M18 PRPER UNle 3' VP
\MANTA PPV MORL'
INCOME KA% 1
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'IRE and,/ PAPER �1iATb Cron
oqa: i elrAM Fg92 Popj.netr 1
15 TME GREeN kcrto
UNCLE SAM pRtN'C9
oy bokitc q p-TISE oN
pa N'<eS —cows tow'
Styes -b NO MONEY,
•
oot's account was $225 and Mr. Bry-
done's taw costs was $200.
On motion of Reeve Ford and Coun-
cillor Langford the resolution of the
Victory Loan campaign, was passed,
The Hydro -Electric Association's
letter was fyled,
The communication of W. Dohert
and J. Burton were referred to th
Street Committee to report next moat
The Mary St. Drain accounts wer
referred to the Special Committee fo
repoltt,
Committee Reports.
Spacial Cummiftee:—Recommend
the payment of law, cost's in connection
with Mary Street Drain and the offer
ref Tyd,ilall &,S.on to complete the drain
he accepted, total 'costs $700; town's
shale 1 -- 1350. Report was passed 'en
C}iviSion.
Cemetery Committee.—We visited
the Cemetery this afternoon and have
no hatttatrcy in saying that .the ap-
pearance of fie Cemetery to -day •is
credit to the town and that the extr
MEN AND EVENTS " * CENTRE HURON LIBERALS
* * µ' * * * * SELECT 1148. GOVENLOCI.
Mr. W. J. Taylor, publisher of the
• Woodstock Sentinel -Review, is spend
ing his entire time in Toronto and
Montreal on the work of the Victory
Loan 4919 campaign and will be away
from Woodstock practically all the
time until the end of November,
y
e displayed on many occasions by meet-
ing our retprned sdldiers aid on be-
e
half of the citizens of the Town ex-
tending to them not only a welcome
they had well carat' on the battle
fields of B:elgilun and France and that
the Clerk be is'structeil to send a copy
to Secretary of Town Band.
The Finance Committee report was
presented and read.
Council adjourned.
M WITH PFR alumna. •
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a UNi:ON THANKSGIVING SERViiCE ON
money that has been spent is money
well !petit. Evergreens in some of the
Parks lots have been trimmed up and
nearly all the ,stone curbing around lot
have been removed. The grass al
nicely. cut and green has a general ap
pearance of a well kept cemetery an
certainty reflects credit on the work o
our Superintendent, We also wish to
recommend that this Council pass a
resolution dedicating one or two of the
Park lots for Memorial purposes and
our,Clerk be instructed to ,request the
Reeves or Clerks of the surrounding
municipalities to appoint by this Coun-
cil to devise ways • of beautifying and
raising funds to erect monuments on
those lots in memory of the fallen her-
oes of this torus and'surrouncling muni-
cipalities. We also wish to ask our
Clerk to have notices inserted .in both
our local papers that Cemetery Com-
mittee , give instructions to have all
Ints cleaned and wish to notify, all own-
ers of lots in Cemetery they are expect-
ed to make settlements for cutting the
grass and keeping lots cleaned on or
before 1st of December 4919, -Report
Wonted,
. On motion of Paisley and Carteh.—
The 'Cemetery Committee be instructed
to proceed with negotiations as out-
lined by. the report of the Committee
and report to the Council what motley
can be secured for adjoining municipa-
lities for this purpose—Carried,
Property Committee—Recommends
that the Public Utilities Commission
he instructed to proceed with the erec-
tion of light Street lamps on the Tele-
''inone poles on the East side of Albert
street and that 100 watt lamps be
used In the business section of the
Town That we approve of an orna-
mental note to replace the wooden
pole on the Post office plot,—Carried,
OTHER BUSINESS
On motion of Councillors Johnson
and Carter:—That the street Coni-
mittte lie instructed to repair defect-
ive•sidewalks on business section o
the town. That Mary Street and Hur-
on Street sidewalks be cleaned so as to
prevent water running down sidewalks,
Carried. •
A motion c,f Councillors 'Johnson
!»d ,McEwen:—That the 'Clerk be In-
structed to purchase a silent policeman
for the corner of Ituron and Albert
Streets,—Carried. Motion,wescarried
on divisions.
A notion of Councillors Johnson
and Paisley; that the 0, T. R. be ask-
ed' to protect the crossing on Victoria
Street, which we feel to be very dan-
gerous. The motion carried. The
Council asks for a bell.
On motion of Reeve 'Ford and Coun-
cillor. Johnson that the School Fair
wa, a' eluent be refunded $10 ;said for
hall rent.
AN APPRECIATION TO ?AND
The following Resolution was pasted
rap motion of Reeve Ford and Cotnn„
cillor Paisley ,and wiled unanimously
—That this Council pas§ a resolution
thanking' our Hasid for their services
they rendered the town by giving open
it concerts during the summer m0n1h8
ut we also With to•express our appree.
tion of the patriotic spirit which they
THANKSGIVING DAY (MONDAY).
A special Thanksgiving Service will
be held an Monday at 11 a,m. in the
_ Presbyterian Church. Address by Rev.
d , S. Anderson.
a
cutauER
sorruasc is
St. Paul's Church
The Rector, S. E. McKegney, will re-
sume his work on Sunday next after
his holidays.
• Baptist Church
Services at 11 am. and 7 p.m,. The
evening service next Sunday will be a
"Special Thanksgiving Service" • You •
are invited to he present with us and
give thanks unto'•the Lord for alt '1-115
goodness to us,
Salvation Army
Don't forget the niuhical festival in
the• Barracks'on Saturday evening by
the S. A.' Band, of Stratford at 8 p rat,
Special services will be held on Sun-
day conducted by Comdt. Mercer, of
Stratford and by the Stratford Band
11 a.ni—Holiness meeting,
3 p.m.—Praise Service,
7.30 p. m—Salvation -meeting,
Willis Church
Next Sunday the Sacrament of the
Lord's Supper will be observed at the
morning service.
In tine evening Thanksgiving service
will be held,
Ontario Street Church
On Monday evening the Leaguers
paid their annual visit to the House of
Refuge. A very enjoyable time was
spent by all,
011 Monday evening next, the ,Mis-
sionary 'lomntittee will have charge of
the meeting, of which the chief feature
will be a Missionary Travelogue,
INDEX TO THE NEWS
• Page Two.
Sir William Hearst a "Conservative"
Leader,
Promises and Performances.
Synopsis of "North of 53,"
Page Three
':linton School prize winners.
Time to make and buy Christmas
gifts,
Bayfield prizelist.
Volcanic Java,
Page Four
bistrict news.
Page Five
District )news
Huron Co. news,
Election cards and small advts.
Page Six
Sunday School Lesson
Farms more Valuably
More names of Ituron Soldiers house
Page Seven
Our Serial---" North of 53."
Page Eight
Local *New •,
Personal tains
Were at Seater}h.
Tile', C. I. stridents turned out in
full force to the Seaforth Collegiate
spot'ts last Friday, The Clinton base
ball boys from the Collegiate lost by a
score of. 5 to 2 ']'lie girls w011 et
basket ball by a sabre of 19-9,
Enthusiastic Meeting Held At Seaforth
I On Monday
n
1 J. M. Goveniock was nominated of
Seaforth on Monday afternoon by an
enthusiastic crowd of Liberals gather
ed In the opera house to run for Cen-
tre Huron, ,
William Proudfoot of Goderich, for-
mer leader of the Opposition had rep-
resented Centre Huron since 1908,
Dissatisfied with his stand on union
'government the association at a for.
mer meeting passed a resolution cen-
suring itim, Mr. Proudfoot has since:
declared he will contest the riding as
an independent candidate,
President M, Murdie presided. Sec-
retary James L. Killoran submitted the'
report of the credential committee
showing a full representation from all'
parts of the riding. A letter from Mr.
Proudfoot was tread, justifying his
conduct. A resolution was moved to-
rescind the former vote of censure on
Mr. Proudfoot. This received short'
shift from the meeting, fully 95 per
cent h
s owls
their utter d'
g tsa -oval
PP
of the action of Mr, Proudfoot.
J. D. McGregor, a farmer of Halloo,
County, addressed the meeting, deal-
ing chiefly with the neglect of the
agricultural interests by ithe Hearse
Government. He also scored Sir Wm: -
Hearst on his temperance record show-
ing that his Government was elected'
by the voters and money of the liquor:
men in 1 91 4,
Among those nominated and wkw
withdrew in favor of J: M. Govsnfock
were;—.Capt, I. Hetherington, M.C.,.
M. G. Cameron, Miss Millie, Major R_.
S. Hays, Major Dr. Shaw and Mrs. (Dr_'s
Hunter, -
The convention by standing vote
made the nomination unanimous:
A resolution expressing confidence
in MacKenzie King, as Leader of the -
Liberals in the Dominion, and H. H_.
Dewart in the province was heartily
passed. Rousing speeches. were given'
by M. G. t':.ameron, K. G., Goderickr
Arch. Hislop, ex-M,P.P,, Thomas Mc
Mlllau, Capt. Hetherington and W; H.
Kerr, of Brussels, Mr. Govenlock has.
been a farmer all his life. He spent
fourteen Sears In the county council,
where he did good work. His chance
of election is bright,
SAFETY RULES FOR
COOKING AND CLEANING
1, Don't leave the stove while broil-
ing is being done.
2. Don't pour water On burning
fat; use earth, sand, flour, salt, or a
metal cover,
3. Never let a stove get red hot.
4. Be careful not to use stove -
polish on a hot stove; wait until it is
cod .
5. Don't use any kind of stove-
.IDolish or other cleaning mixture un-
less you know what is in it; buy the
safe kinds.
6 Don't leave sweepings in a piece-
of
ieceof paper; put them in the stove,
7. In handling oil or wax, use only
small quantities 'at a time; wipe thor-
oughly the surfaces you have rubbed
with rags, an dthen burn the rap-
• * a1 * a, * * * * a,t
HOW CHILDREN MAY HELP a+:
* TO AVOID MOTOR ACCIDENTS "s
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2nd Prize Class A. Ontario
Motor League.
Stop before you cross the street. ^`
To and from the school
On your way remember this,
l;reenuus, Golden Rale.
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Look up, then down,
On left and right.
One careless run
Kills many outright.
Listen for the motor,
in the night or .morning.
u Stop, and listen for its horn
'l'ake heed unto its warning,
✓ Even when you're in a hurry,
Never crass thestreets in a flurry
—Helen Haggerty, age 12 years
St. Patrick's school, Toronto.
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Forward Movement Campafgtf. 'NOM,
Rev, W. 1.1. Grahatn of Startford, met
the ntetinbers of the executive commit-
tee of the Methodist forward movement
of this district on Monday and plans
fbr en active campaign were laid down.
There were ministers and laymen front
Ooderieh Seaforth, Nile, Blyth, Aubtnr i
and other plazas and the parts which
11 1,..1;,'1,) i'' ,trent, •• ill take in Oa
campaign ware assigned.
Claims $300 for Damage Sustnineil,
,rave
Charles ]London,through his 3 72 soitt tors:
McPherson & Perrin, has issued.a writ
in the county court against' Ole cout15'
of Huron and township, of Stanley,.
claiming $300 and costs for d&trnatgds,
sustained by plaintiff in driving over et
bridge on the road frons: Bruceffefd. to
Varna, alleging that a raised plank oo
the bridge caught the rear wheels cif
Isis car and cuseda serious damage,
INCORPORATED I$55
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MOLSONS BANIi
Capital and Reserve $$,800,600.
Over 100 Bra n hes
OPPORTUNITY SHUNS THOSE
UNPREPARED TO GRASP LT.
Start a Savings Acgount today, . t
in iTheMoi'S tis Bank, and Ile
•'ready for opportunity when it
comes along.
lavirags Department conducted on up-tordat'e system.
H. R. SHARP, Manager - , - . , Clinton Branch
1 1
.
4 --
Nothing takes, the place
of the Raincoat for its par-
ticular service. .
The Raincoat is as much
a part of a Man's Wardrobe
as his Overcoat.
We have Raincoats of
all the approved fabrics:—
Rubberized or Waterproof.
They are cut with the
coml.Thiation collar that can
be worn buttoned close to
the neck or 'in the regular
way.
Our assortment is liberal
in extent, both as to model
and materials.
$L5,i; $12; $15
to $311,
We guarantee our Rain-
coats to, do full duty., You
take no risk when you buy a
Raincoat here.
Tile t :orr sh'C o`h� m .
L tltt,ar'P i1 rt• 1 it 1'.'.'t• Ik.;11
THANKSGIVI�7GT ST -AUL s CHURCH. HENSALE CITIZENS :� a, * 'l' 4 :g
COU
Last Sunday Thanksgiving services
were held in St, Paul's church, !Clinton
Rev, Canon Hill, whose eloquence and
power as a Preacher has been so great-
ly. appreciated by the people of St.
Paul's, conducted both the morning
and evening services.
The church \vas beautifully deeorat-
ed for the occasion with flowers,
cypress, etc„ the most eonspletaus part
of the decorations being several main-
!' moth castor plants grown by Mr. Row-
land,..
The'1 rendering of the music by the
choir was particularly pleasing and
greatly enjoyed especially the two
anthems, "Come ye thankful People"
and `"O be Joyful," the choir being as-
sisted by Mrs. May Rance McKinnon
and Messrs. J. Doherty and Low.
Rev. Canon Hill delivered two force-
ful sermons . appropriate 'to the oc-
casion. h
There was a good attendance at both
services although the weather was
i' somewhat disagreeable. The thanks-
giving special offering was very sat-
isfactory to the Wardens,
R
COU S15 CONCERTS COMING
FOR CLINTON.
The Girl's Auxiliary wish to intro-
duce to Clinton, and the surrounding
country their Chautauqua Course Con-
sisting of:
(5) The Bertha Farmer Company on
November 8th.
(2) Herbert Leon Cope, Feb, 6th.
• (3) Vissochi's Florentine Musicians,
March 2nd,
(4) The Carolina Girls, March 24th.
These four high class concerts com-
prise, perhaps, the hest selection of
entertainments ever (resented in Clin-
, toll, Those who were fortunate in
t hearing the "Montagues" last winter
will appreciate the effort of the Girl's
to give to Clinton these Chautauqua
concerts. It surely is worth while to
bring to our people these artists who
tour principally the large cities.
Bertha Earner concert company ap-
pears in iro other town in Western
Ontario.
Book tickets wili be sold at Mr, W.
D. F'air's Book. store, and by the Girls
who will canvas the town, and who feel
sure of the hearty support of the com-
munity. Proceeds. in aid of the Hos-
- pital.
At a recent sale of Pure Bred.Hol-
stein Cattle held in Ottawa, Mr. J. J.
Werner, of Seaforth bought seveii head
of the choicest $ntinals, one yearling
costing over $1,000:
Trs•.y
Era
l
fbr° Job W.:01*A
'Phone 146x' Estimates Efvten-
.E. OO
inferior and
Exterior
Decorating
We protect your floors, furni-
ture, etc., by, plenty of drop
sheets.
Wall Papers,
Mouldings,
Signs, Etc.
81 , Isaac Street .
-SPECIALS FOR-
THMSGIVING
CRANBERRIES
SWEET POTATOES
GRAPE FRUIT
MINCE MEAT
SPANISH ONIONS
PUMPKINS
GRAPES
DUCKS ,
AND"
row};::
Til rrr,(1C"F+;R.
f�hninu' IR
I HONOR STUDENT * NCIL • MEETING
9 or
* *
Council met Monday evening with
Mayor.'a;ooper in the chair and Reeve
Ford, Cotuldillors Langford, McEwen,
Johnston and Carter present, 'Coun-
cillor McMurray was absent,
Minutes of last meetings were read'
and' adopted.
Communications.
Mr: John Burtoniof King street', ask-
ing for rebate on street oiling.
Mr, W. Doherty, writes regarding to
noxious weeds, and asking town to re-
turn streets to hit's,
From Publicity Committee of Vic-
tory Loan, asking that a resolution be
passed calling upon the citizens to con,
tribute to the canting Victory Loan.
From Secretary of the Hydro -Elect-
ric Association, in regards to the build-
ing,
uild-
ing ,sof hydro -radials, and asking for
annual subscription,
From W. Brydone; Town Solicitor,
with accounts of cost from the Mc-
Connell -Mary street drain. Mr. Proud -
Mr. Louis Mackay Presented With $70
And Address For His Distinguished.
Record
The Hensel! Observer last week pub-
lished the account of the remarkable
record made by Mr, Lousis MacKay at
the C. C. L as given in the New Era,
also of the reception tendered hint by
the citizens,
On Thursday evening a number of
the citizens of Hensall congregated' at
the town hall, and forming a proces-
sion headed byte the school children
Carrying lighted torchs, marched te
Mr, MacKay's hone where Reeve
Petty read the following address and
presented the.honored scholar with a
purse of $70 as a slight token of the
esteem of the cotnmunity.•
Following is the address read by
Reeve Petty to the young 'student:—
To Mr. Louie MacKay, Heasall.
We the members ers ofCouncil,
bthe
School Trustees, Business Men and all
citizens of this proud villageof Hensall
have gathered to do honor to our dis-
tinguished, scholar. •
We deem it our privelege to b'e able
to congratulate you and your esteemed.
parents on the remarkable record: of
scholarship which you have shown.
We recognize the ability With Wltich
you are endowed, but more .particularly
do we recognize the capacity for earn-
est hard, work which has Browned your
efforts With ertiinent success.
Your school life la's •been characteftz-
ee by hearty good fellawshtp, You have
been fair and considerate in both .,your
work and play, and now with diStiftc-
tion rarely achieved you gamy time
honors without show or affectation. ,
As an evidence at our. goad will and
esteem-, and as an appreciation of your
worth as a man, and distinction as ,a
scholar, we ask you to accept this opr
address and aur. good wishes for your
health and all other bits -stings as ytiu
leave for college halls.
May success continue to reward your
efforts in the larger sphere of studies.
Your fellow citizens .will take pardon-
able pride in watching your career. '
We hope that Hensall will still re-
main to you the old hoarse town, where
friends will always welcome you with
loyal hearts and true, our Hensall
scholar.
Signed in behalf of citizens
' GEO. C. PETTY, Reeve
A. MOIR,, Sec. School Board.,
10 reply Mr, Mackay said that while
he had never anticipated any such
demonstration of feeling,:he fully, ap-
preciated the kindness showir,and':,the
event would futnlsli .a pleasant mem,
ory in the corning years. He said .he
was born and brought 'up in Hensall
and h"ad always been proud to .say]
that he came. from Hensel' and no.
matter what the future might hold in
store for him - or whatever his position,
his attitude towards • his home town
would ever remain the sante,
Samuel Gamper,.
SIGNS. OF THE
TIMES.
• The. Syracuse
Post -Standard says
.— Twenty years
ago the man who
had the greatest
power over Ameri
can industry was
J. P. Morgan, To
day he Is Samuel
Conyers,. •
MICKIE. SAYS
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Styes -b NO MONEY,
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oot's account was $225 and Mr. Bry-
done's taw costs was $200.
On motion of Reeve Ford and Coun-
cillor Langford the resolution of the
Victory Loan campaign, was passed,
The Hydro -Electric Association's
letter was fyled,
The communication of W. Dohert
and J. Burton were referred to th
Street Committee to report next moat
The Mary St. Drain accounts wer
referred to the Special Committee fo
repoltt,
Committee Reports.
Spacial Cummiftee:—Recommend
the payment of law, cost's in connection
with Mary Street Drain and the offer
ref Tyd,ilall &,S.on to complete the drain
he accepted, total 'costs $700; town's
shale 1 -- 1350. Report was passed 'en
C}iviSion.
Cemetery Committee.—We visited
the Cemetery this afternoon and have
no hatttatrcy in saying that .the ap-
pearance of fie Cemetery to -day •is
credit to the town and that the extr
MEN AND EVENTS " * CENTRE HURON LIBERALS
* * µ' * * * * SELECT 1148. GOVENLOCI.
Mr. W. J. Taylor, publisher of the
• Woodstock Sentinel -Review, is spend
ing his entire time in Toronto and
Montreal on the work of the Victory
Loan 4919 campaign and will be away
from Woodstock practically all the
time until the end of November,
y
e displayed on many occasions by meet-
ing our retprned sdldiers aid on be-
e
half of the citizens of the Town ex-
tending to them not only a welcome
they had well carat' on the battle
fields of B:elgilun and France and that
the Clerk be is'structeil to send a copy
to Secretary of Town Band.
The Finance Committee report was
presented and read.
Council adjourned.
M WITH PFR alumna. •
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a UNi:ON THANKSGIVING SERViiCE ON
money that has been spent is money
well !petit. Evergreens in some of the
Parks lots have been trimmed up and
nearly all the ,stone curbing around lot
have been removed. The grass al
nicely. cut and green has a general ap
pearance of a well kept cemetery an
certainty reflects credit on the work o
our Superintendent, We also wish to
recommend that this Council pass a
resolution dedicating one or two of the
Park lots for Memorial purposes and
our,Clerk be instructed to ,request the
Reeves or Clerks of the surrounding
municipalities to appoint by this Coun-
cil to devise ways • of beautifying and
raising funds to erect monuments on
those lots in memory of the fallen her-
oes of this torus and'surrouncling muni-
cipalities. We also wish to ask our
Clerk to have notices inserted .in both
our local papers that Cemetery Com-
mittee , give instructions to have all
Ints cleaned and wish to notify, all own-
ers of lots in Cemetery they are expect-
ed to make settlements for cutting the
grass and keeping lots cleaned on or
before 1st of December 4919, -Report
Wonted,
. On motion of Paisley and Carteh.—
The 'Cemetery Committee be instructed
to proceed with negotiations as out-
lined by. the report of the Committee
and report to the Council what motley
can be secured for adjoining municipa-
lities for this purpose—Carried,
Property Committee—Recommends
that the Public Utilities Commission
he instructed to proceed with the erec-
tion of light Street lamps on the Tele-
''inone poles on the East side of Albert
street and that 100 watt lamps be
used In the business section of the
Town That we approve of an orna-
mental note to replace the wooden
pole on the Post office plot,—Carried,
OTHER BUSINESS
On motion of Councillors Johnson
and Carter:—That the street Coni-
mittte lie instructed to repair defect-
ive•sidewalks on business section o
the town. That Mary Street and Hur-
on Street sidewalks be cleaned so as to
prevent water running down sidewalks,
Carried. •
A motion c,f Councillors 'Johnson
!»d ,McEwen:—That the 'Clerk be In-
structed to purchase a silent policeman
for the corner of Ituron and Albert
Streets,—Carried. Motion,wescarried
on divisions.
A notion of Councillors Johnson
and Paisley; that the 0, T. R. be ask-
ed' to protect the crossing on Victoria
Street, which we feel to be very dan-
gerous. The motion carried. The
Council asks for a bell.
On motion of Reeve 'Ford and Coun-
cillor. Johnson that the School Fair
wa, a' eluent be refunded $10 ;said for
hall rent.
AN APPRECIATION TO ?AND
The following Resolution was pasted
rap motion of Reeve Ford and Cotnn„
cillor Paisley ,and wiled unanimously
—That this Council pas§ a resolution
thanking' our Hasid for their services
they rendered the town by giving open
it concerts during the summer m0n1h8
ut we also With to•express our appree.
tion of the patriotic spirit which they
THANKSGIVING DAY (MONDAY).
A special Thanksgiving Service will
be held an Monday at 11 a,m. in the
_ Presbyterian Church. Address by Rev.
d , S. Anderson.
a
cutauER
sorruasc is
St. Paul's Church
The Rector, S. E. McKegney, will re-
sume his work on Sunday next after
his holidays.
• Baptist Church
Services at 11 am. and 7 p.m,. The
evening service next Sunday will be a
"Special Thanksgiving Service" • You •
are invited to he present with us and
give thanks unto'•the Lord for alt '1-115
goodness to us,
Salvation Army
Don't forget the niuhical festival in
the• Barracks'on Saturday evening by
the S. A.' Band, of Stratford at 8 p rat,
Special services will be held on Sun-
day conducted by Comdt. Mercer, of
Stratford and by the Stratford Band
11 a.ni—Holiness meeting,
3 p.m.—Praise Service,
7.30 p. m—Salvation -meeting,
Willis Church
Next Sunday the Sacrament of the
Lord's Supper will be observed at the
morning service.
In tine evening Thanksgiving service
will be held,
Ontario Street Church
On Monday evening the Leaguers
paid their annual visit to the House of
Refuge. A very enjoyable time was
spent by all,
011 Monday evening next, the ,Mis-
sionary 'lomntittee will have charge of
the meeting, of which the chief feature
will be a Missionary Travelogue,
INDEX TO THE NEWS
• Page Two.
Sir William Hearst a "Conservative"
Leader,
Promises and Performances.
Synopsis of "North of 53,"
Page Three
':linton School prize winners.
Time to make and buy Christmas
gifts,
Bayfield prizelist.
Volcanic Java,
Page Four
bistrict news.
Page Five
District )news
Huron Co. news,
Election cards and small advts.
Page Six
Sunday School Lesson
Farms more Valuably
More names of Ituron Soldiers house
Page Seven
Our Serial---" North of 53."
Page Eight
Local *New •,
Personal tains
Were at Seater}h.
Tile', C. I. stridents turned out in
full force to the Seaforth Collegiate
spot'ts last Friday, The Clinton base
ball boys from the Collegiate lost by a
score of. 5 to 2 ']'lie girls w011 et
basket ball by a sabre of 19-9,
Enthusiastic Meeting Held At Seaforth
I On Monday
n
1 J. M. Goveniock was nominated of
Seaforth on Monday afternoon by an
enthusiastic crowd of Liberals gather
ed In the opera house to run for Cen-
tre Huron, ,
William Proudfoot of Goderich, for-
mer leader of the Opposition had rep-
resented Centre Huron since 1908,
Dissatisfied with his stand on union
'government the association at a for.
mer meeting passed a resolution cen-
suring itim, Mr. Proudfoot has since:
declared he will contest the riding as
an independent candidate,
President M, Murdie presided. Sec-
retary James L. Killoran submitted the'
report of the credential committee
showing a full representation from all'
parts of the riding. A letter from Mr.
Proudfoot was tread, justifying his
conduct. A resolution was moved to-
rescind the former vote of censure on
Mr. Proudfoot. This received short'
shift from the meeting, fully 95 per
cent h
s owls
their utter d'
g tsa -oval
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of the action of Mr, Proudfoot.
J. D. McGregor, a farmer of Halloo,
County, addressed the meeting, deal-
ing chiefly with the neglect of the
agricultural interests by ithe Hearse
Government. He also scored Sir Wm: -
Hearst on his temperance record show-
ing that his Government was elected'
by the voters and money of the liquor:
men in 1 91 4,
Among those nominated and wkw
withdrew in favor of J: M. Govsnfock
were;—.Capt, I. Hetherington, M.C.,.
M. G. Cameron, Miss Millie, Major R_.
S. Hays, Major Dr. Shaw and Mrs. (Dr_'s
Hunter, -
The convention by standing vote
made the nomination unanimous:
A resolution expressing confidence
in MacKenzie King, as Leader of the -
Liberals in the Dominion, and H. H_.
Dewart in the province was heartily
passed. Rousing speeches. were given'
by M. G. t':.ameron, K. G., Goderickr
Arch. Hislop, ex-M,P.P,, Thomas Mc
Mlllau, Capt. Hetherington and W; H.
Kerr, of Brussels, Mr. Govenlock has.
been a farmer all his life. He spent
fourteen Sears In the county council,
where he did good work. His chance
of election is bright,
SAFETY RULES FOR
COOKING AND CLEANING
1, Don't leave the stove while broil-
ing is being done.
2. Don't pour water On burning
fat; use earth, sand, flour, salt, or a
metal cover,
3. Never let a stove get red hot.
4. Be careful not to use stove -
polish on a hot stove; wait until it is
cod .
5. Don't use any kind of stove-
.IDolish or other cleaning mixture un-
less you know what is in it; buy the
safe kinds.
6 Don't leave sweepings in a piece-
of
ieceof paper; put them in the stove,
7. In handling oil or wax, use only
small quantities 'at a time; wipe thor-
oughly the surfaces you have rubbed
with rags, an dthen burn the rap-
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HOW CHILDREN MAY HELP a+:
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2nd Prize Class A. Ontario
Motor League.
Stop before you cross the street. ^`
To and from the school
On your way remember this,
l;reenuus, Golden Rale.
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Look up, then down,
On left and right.
One careless run
Kills many outright.
Listen for the motor,
in the night or .morning.
u Stop, and listen for its horn
'l'ake heed unto its warning,
✓ Even when you're in a hurry,
Never crass thestreets in a flurry
—Helen Haggerty, age 12 years
St. Patrick's school, Toronto.
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Forward Movement Campafgtf. 'NOM,
Rev, W. 1.1. Grahatn of Startford, met
the ntetinbers of the executive commit-
tee of the Methodist forward movement
of this district on Monday and plans
fbr en active campaign were laid down.
There were ministers and laymen front
Ooderieh Seaforth, Nile, Blyth, Aubtnr i
and other plazas and the parts which
11 1,..1;,'1,) i'' ,trent, •• ill take in Oa
campaign ware assigned.
Claims $300 for Damage Sustnineil,
,rave
Charles ]London,through his 3 72 soitt tors:
McPherson & Perrin, has issued.a writ
in the county court against' Ole cout15'
of Huron and township, of Stanley,.
claiming $300 and costs for d&trnatgds,
sustained by plaintiff in driving over et
bridge on the road frons: Bruceffefd. to
Varna, alleging that a raised plank oo
the bridge caught the rear wheels cif
Isis car and cuseda serious damage,