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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1918-7-4, Page 2• • • ?AGE 2 feefereureseatzewif !werewolf iEverY day .1 is 1 Fashion Day 1 ouch PHONE 78 , AlWays $01nothing New Sum1¼er resses Ready -to Wear Fashion, never created pret- er patterns or divised more • rattractiVe styles than We are showing in these pretty cool wash dresses. • So truly sUna- . ontry, so attractively smart and •." dressy that you will be charm - ted with them, made of pretty utuslins, voiles repps, ging- tarns and ChaMbrey; plain Colors and new shades. All .sizes, all prices. Special House Dresses e Gn SP 1 .01., : Wash Skirts We passed into stock this week several dozen Ladies wash skirts made of gabardine, repp, Indianhead, pique. $5.50 All prices from $1.50 up to • Pretty Cool Neckware for Hot Days Many new novelties in Ladies neckware and furnishings 'nave just arrived, Dainty and pretty ideas at all prices and for all purposes. We have many exclusive novelties in these Lines. =.10.../ESUMMIGIMMONMESIZIGNI1 itIA NY CELEBRATIONS HELD DOMINION DAY B, Doyle Centre field..Cook Umpire—B. Potts The Prize -Winners Tlie prizes for the procession were won as follows: lEfte Disagreeable Weather,Decorated autotnobiles----1 G. J. However, Reinhart as "Rule Britannia" ; 2 Mrs. Proves Handicap T. Hetchison, as "Huron's Golden Everywhere Gate" ; 3 Charles Black, "Tank" ; 4 Miss E. Rush, Wingham "Red Cross , Nurses." SlYth, July 1. --The first of JillY Decoreted bicycles -1 Miss Fern eattlebration held here to -day was ac- Humber, 2 Gertie Lymburner, 3 Ro- esempanied by very bad weather which land Walker. Favet the •people from coming to a centhumnians_i G. 1,,, parsons, 2 Idttior extent, but, for All, there was a I Wm. Lumby, 3 James Smith. tiebisLe crowd and the genies were car- Trades—t A M Glover, 2 atid 3 mod nut pretty well in the morning. Dominion Roads and Machine Corn - Mt calithumpian and trades proces- eliau headed by the band, marchedpanyl. A ter the procession the baby show lizough the principal streets and was took place on the courthouse park. .../Thf. of the best ever held, especially The prize -winners were:—Six-months- .lehe tank, which crawled along with old baby—I Mrs, Robert P. Rutledge, Tuns firing from the inside, giving a 2 Mrs. Matthew Sprowl. IMI",N• good idea of the original war ma- One -year -old ---a Mrs, J. F. Thomp- felidnes. This was followed by a game son, 2 Mrs, CilarleS 'Cook, 04 baseball between Wingham and Following the baby show came the Iltiestfield, which resulted in a victory boys' and girls' races. These were Jur the latter team by a score of 19 keenly contested. A bicycle race once an 5. After dinner a great program of around the square was a feature. The hittinletic sports were run off, which winners were: 1 Willie Cossey, 2 Fred were keenly contested, especially the Price, 3. S. MacLean, tentomobile races, which went the mile Yea fa.stlime and were won by Taylor, Splendid Races of. Blyth, with a Ford car, and Dobie, The horse races were keely con - of Whigham, with a McLaughlin car. tested, $750 in prizes being awarded :iit the evening a packed house greeted The winners were: it.ite. crowd. The proceeds amounted to Alfreda, W, 14, Richardson, Strat- ehoue $1,000 which is for pat- ford.................t .......... . , ... I. 1 ai1 olfc purposes. Great credit is due Free Bond, G. Litt, Mitcitell.. - 2 2 3 triose who took such an active part in sid H„ John Mcl•iitosh, Lonckm, 3 3 3 snaking the day such a success tinder , 2:30 class adverse Circumstances. I I Charlie Patchen, 5, 0, Hoclgins Chtudeboye 1 1 1 ti'acrerich, July 1. --The Dominion Royal Dundee, R. MacLean, God- 13ety celebration held here today at- °rich.. .. .. .. . • ...... 2 2 2 :tracked one of the largest crowds that Lady Grattan, Frank Reedor, 0..ter gathered in the town, People Parkhill 6 3 3 tweerred in front all over the country Senator Wilkes, A. Cunningham, !zed the town WAS gay with flags and Clandeboye. , .. .. ...... 3 6 6 streamers to welcome them, The Brino K., James McManus, God- telebration began with a tnonster erich„ - .. .. .. ...... 4 5 4 trades and labor parade. The pro- Bud Kyle, G, Litt, Wiltchell.... 5 4 5 cession was over a mile lohg, and one j . Green race eg.the best ever seen. here. The par- -Louie Grattan Thomas Year- zde was headed by the splendid Kilties ly, Crediton .. .. .. 2 6 1 1 1 Band from !Clinton, which made a big Lady Patchett, Burley Hod- etit, with its selections, Then came gins Claude boye t 1 2 2 23 Nee i0Wii t011ildli, fire department, a C. Delight, Chas, Flynn, Kin - line 'of decorated autos, includ- cardlne 5 3 3 3 2 Neer many from Wingham, d'ecorated Little Topsy, Adam Bowman, Illicycles 'and calithumpian parade. Goderich.. .., , . .. .. 3 2 5 4 4 The sports for the school children Maggie McKinney, M. Mc - were heldin the courthouse square In Ilhe afternoon a procession of school children, heacled.:by' the hand, formed iett the square, and marched to tile /agricultural Park; • wilier • fhdy went titirough a number of drills' and •stteg cifortams. . The Highland • piping and dancing, wader the. direction of Prof. Dan Mar - fah, was a great sucCess and highly Appreciated by the crowd on the grand solid. The baseball match between Clinton ...end Goderich resulted in a score of 8 to 6 in favor of Goderith. The game WAS A close 011A. alla well played. Bats fierieer Goderich, W. Luniby and.Jack GODERICH TOWNSHIP Doyle ; Clinton; Cooper and new- el:les, • Mr. 0, A, Forrester just west of town has about 34 acres of.sugar beets and Many istriners. have considerable fields in that crop. In ' othet' parts IF„ ToWneendy „ ,First Base ..Wurin 01 the township buckwheat 15. faking ig„, "roWnsend„ , .Second,' BAS6„Stetli l' ' ii Wiggins... „ .Third Ease, .Mdliel the place15f the I raid bell • 'oi Sne Shortstop. , . Draper farmers having even 30 or 40 teres , foltrlSon Left field. ,lilazier of it. it Will likely be needed ilow lit Altofteson . „ ,R 1 iglit field that flour subaliilltda are ht gOtal des iI; Doyle , . 'Centre Field - ., Cook mend, Dougal, Porter's Hill 6 4 4 5 a Walter Eddy, A. M, Polley, Goderich ...... .dr Grey Ghost, V. Aberhardt, Seaforth , „ .... :dr. An Interesting speed contest took place between Hal, B, Jun., the fastest horse in Canada, and an automobile', which resulted in a dead heat, Time LOVA. A bevy of young girls tagged every body in aid of the Alexandra and Mar- ine Hospital and secured a substsan1. tial fund. 71tus Was as follows Gbderieh Clinton ;V,. Lumby , Pitcher ... *Cooper 4,11, Moyle, ... ..Catcher „ ,Hawkins 11,7177iii THE CLINTON NEW ERA.„ l'Imrsday, Ally 4th, 1918' Niews. of tDi STANLEY. 'Rev, J, Mawan, wife and femily, re- turned last week to their home in Cartwright, Men., efter two weeks' visit ueder the pereotai roof. Mr, Peter B. Moffat having finished his work at the Faculty of liducation. Toronto, is now applying hiniself to the labours of the farm. Mr. William 13aird, of Toronto, is spending a part of his vacation aseist- Ing his brother on the term. CONSTANCE. The Ladies Md met last week at the home of Mrs, Chas, McGregor. Quite it number went to Londesboro on Monday evening while others went to Blyth to take in the sports. Mrs. Edwin Britton and Mrs, W. Britton and children are spending it week with relatives at Harwich, St. Thomas and other Points. Mrs, Adam Nicholson, and Mrs. Mc- Arthur, of Seafortlt, spent Thursday in London. Mrs, W. Moore and son, of Toroeto, are visiting her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Mann, sr., and other relatives. ZURICH. The Herald is holidaying this week. Mrs. 'James Laidlaw and daughter, of Croswell, Mich.; are visiting relatives and friends here at present. Mr, and' Mrs. N. 8, Debuts have left for Hanover where they will spend the holidays. Mr, Dahnis will take. a short course in Toronto University before he returns to assume his duties as principal of the public school here, Miss Irene Douglas, who has taught ane of the departments of Zurich Pub - le School very successfully for someyears, years, has resigned and will not take charge here after the holidays. Mr. 'Chris, Schrag has purchased the 81 -acre farm, in Stanley Toven- ship, adjoining his own from Mr. C, Zirk. He also has bought the standing crop on it. Immediate poss- ession is given, BRUSSELS Hary Wylde, formerly of town, was a welcome visitor here this week. He has recently returnedm frooverseas, having been wounded three times. He received a hearty welcome at the de- pot on his arrival. Miss Cora Speir, youngest daughter of Jas, and Mrs, Spell', 6th tine, Morris, wawunited in marriage to Edwin T. Bell, B. A., of Toronto, at the home of the bride, the ceremony being per- formed by Rev. A. J. Mann. A large and appreciative audience greeted Rev, Dr. Fraser, of Owen Sound, in Melville Presbyterian Church when he delivered his lecture, "With the Canadians on the Somme." The lecture was a part of the anniversaryservicea, services, which were conducted by Dr, Fraser when the church was filled to overflowing at both services, At the lecture Rev. A. J. Mann, the pastor, was presented with a complimentary address and well-filled purse. The offerings on Sunday, together with the lecture proceeds, amounted to 5850. KIPPEN. Mr, and Mrs, Walker and children from Peterborough, motored up last week to visit Mrs, Walker's mother, Mrs. William Ivison, and other friends, The Rev. Dr, and Mrs. Aitken and child left on Dominion Day to attend. the Missionary Convention in Whitby. They were accompanied by lelisses J. McLean, E Jarrott and A. Sproat, They expected fo go as far as Aurora, the first day. After the convention Dr. and Mrs. Aitken intend to visit in Port Perry with Mrs, Aitken's uncle and the young ladies in Toronto, Miss Meths and W. G. Strong are re- engaged to teach in their respective schools for next year at a salary of $700 each. John McMurtrie has purchased a Chevrolet and John Dietz a Gray - Dort. These men are both progres- sive farmers. On Thursday evening, June 27th, the Patriotic Society held a very successful Lawn Social on the Presbyterian church grounds. From six to eight o'clock a splendid supper was served. All then repaired to the church, tilling it coinfortably, A musical rehearsal by Miss Foss and her pupils delighted everyone. The Kipper male quartette also sang very acceptably several times. Readings by the Misses Ellis and Shad- ininitser of Hensel', who is a returned encores. Rev. Mr. Garrett, Anglican minister of liestletl,. who is :t returned soldier from France, told of his ex- periences in an entertaining Blattner. After all expenses were paid a balance of 5105 was left for the society, HULLETT Mrs, William Knox Red daughter, Miss of Hullett, left on an ex- tended visit with friends in the West. . Mrs, Robert Ferris , and daughter, Mrs. Will, Bell and baby, of Mullett, returnh. ed hit 'Monday from a visit wit Goderich friends, • A quiet wedding was •solemnized at the Redtory by Rev, W. E. Hawkins, Wednesday evening„lune 19th,, when Miss Ahnie Verna, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Pollard, of Hul- lett Township, became the wife of Mr. John Ferguson also of that township, The newly married couple will make their home in litiliett, The following taken from the Kala- ittazoo, Miett„ Gazette, refers to a former resident of Hullett Township e-9/111. C. J„ Paddock, of this eitY, will be one or the first K01111111200 womeo to sacrifice the comforts of home and familst, eitter upon ser- vice overseas. Mrs. Paddock left Tuesday night for the.'wine of her parents in Vvinghatm, Ontario, In New Yhe ork swits meet her sister, Mrs. George Griffith and she two 'sis- ters puirpose to-enhst 'for service as aurgeon's assistants "OVOF there." Mrs. Paddock has had considerable trainilig, and Much experience in this work, and is 'eager to offer this train - Mg quid 'experience to help defeat kaiSerism. Site has not yet definite- ly decided whether 'She Will entoll with the Canadian or, the American forees. Long before a Red Cross chapter was organized in aft Uy' Mrs, isittf.. dock wits actively engaged in work for, the Red Crots, and site hg 1'16111 one of the irtoet faithful workert Sint% tfte Kalantazoo chapter was organized," IPteemis. s oli of a lintenrned he st other 111111111111illVill111111:1111111_11111I111111111r11111111111101111111111111141111M New Era representatives, pi cODERIcH TowNSIFUP . BLYTH. L, 0. L, No, 306, and No, 18g Will .RtYlirA L. At the minted meetiug of the Myth :Wend serviee at Middleton's ehurch on Rural Telephone System, held In the Rev, Moulton will preach, • . The United Patriotic' fSodieey of • •1 , YEAST -CAKES 1 i all the officers were reselected Mrs Industry Hall, on Thursday tifternoon, Slinclay morning at 11 o'clock, Bro. Curwen's, Huron road, last Thursday night. As a result the 'Phtriotio funds FAVORITE [11'—ilizm95°. ).-''L7' A quiet wedding WM SOleilltliZed GOCieriG11 TOWI1S111,P 11e14 A .alost. sue- HAS BEEN cesdful."ye old country fair" at Mrs. CANADA'S System in a flourishing. condition. of the Society were increased by -a- YEAST FOR ' at the manse, Brussels, on Thursday bout .5500. A very pretty wending was soletn- 3.0,YEARS MORE THAN] last by the Rev, Mr, Mann, when Miss nized at high noon Wednesday at the residence of Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Col- clough, near Clinton, when Miss Hat- tie was united in the bonds of ' holy matrimony to Mr, Williain Thacka- berry, Stratford, The. ceremony, which was conducted by Rev, Wm, Moulton, L. Th., was performed under a floral arch erected on the lawn. After the wedding breakfast Mr, and Mrs. Thackaberry left by auto for Goiter - felt, thence to Stratford where they will reside. Among the guests present were Mr, and Mrs. Sours and Miss Gladys, of Clinton ; Mrs. Alexander, liensall: Miss I.loy, Avonton ; Miss Rice, Fullerton ; Mr, Quinlan, Strat- ford, and Miss Livermore, Clinton. Last Friday evening a heavy rain and hail storm passsect over some parts of Goderich Township Sunday evening. A general shower passed. over which will do a inestimable deal of good to GODERICHI. The day of national humiliation tout prayer was fittingly celebrated in Goderich Sunday. All the churches act special services In aceordance J, E. Bennett was again hired its chief with the proclamation, An offering operator and Mr, Geo. Garniss as line- was taken in all the cluIrches for the man, "fhe financial report shoWed the allied prisoners of war fund. At 4 MAKE PERFEcT — BREAD EPI.611.1EITCOMPOLOP w„caRoNTo.who.p. MADE IN CANADA .... YEA tCARtt uikw; au, tta, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Charter, Blyth became the wife of Mr. as chairman. Reverends Canon Hill, . able young lacti,es, WINGHAM. , I treat, and Rev, A, L, G. Clarke. There" , Dr, Routledge, J. It Osterhout anti ' livered' by Rev, Dr. Dickle, of Mon -4 Captain Fox took art i "ti e r Thomas Laidletv,. of Morrie. The . Miss Irma Kennedy, ctaugther of Dr, , A quiet weddirig was solemnized at 1 I were about 2,500 present and a most 1 inspifing service was held: Kennedy, of Wingham, who recently the home of Mr. and Mrs, George SEAFORTH ? passed her fourth year examination in Bradford on Saturday at high noon, , medicine at Toronto University, left when their eldest daughter, Mona, Rev. Mr. H. D, Moyer, pastor of the for Toronto, where she has been tm- Pearl, was united in marriage to John. Hyatt avenue Methodist Church, Lon- pointed house surgeon In the private A. Cameron, of Toronto. The cere- don, was presented with a check for a pavilion at the general hospital.• • - - molly was performed by Rev, Dr. WC substantial SUB] by members of the The hay crop, of which much was L, Rutledge, in the' presence of the governing board of the church and the expected in this district, 'Will Only be' immediate relatives. The bride is a congregation on Wednesday evening. halt a crap, it having been. • severely very popular Goderich. girl, and active The presentation was made by Messrs. damaged by frost several weeks ago,, worker in North Street • Methodist W.' D. Yoe and R, H, 'Chown. Speech- Oats and other grain are 'looking 'well,'Church, Mr. and Mrs. Cameron wilt es were made by several members of also the garden stuff, . reside in Toronto, where Mr, Cam. - the board. Alt, C. R. Myrick pi -e- Owing to the impossibility of _ob.. eron is a commercial traveller. sided. Mr, Moyer completed a sue- tabling help Mrs. Swartz, proprietress The funeral Services of the fate of the Queen's Hotel has been obliged James Stewart were held on Wednes-, to curtain accommodation for the day afternoon from his late residence, travelling public. Travellers will only South street. He came to Goderich be accommodated with bed and break- vicinity over 60 years ago front Scot - fast. No dinners or suppers will be land. He was 79 years of age. and served to any person outside of the leaves his widow and one. son, Rev. family from this date. The Hotel J. Ure Stewart, of Long Branch, The Brunswick announced that owing to funeral was conducted by Rev. R. and fish expected, but whidh cannot C. McDermid, assisted by Rev, Dr. board, whereby at five dinners per McGilvray, of China, and, Rev, James week orre cannot serve meats, fowl Hamilton, if there is no change made in the reg. Wm. Campbell, the veteran assessor• he obtained here, the proprietor will, and tax collector of Godericlt, cele - if there Is no change made in the reg. bratecl the anniversary cif Inc birth mations, be compelled to stop serving on Monday, July t. He was 8+ years dinners or suppers also. This practi- old and Ile- is hale and hearty and: furs. W, E, Hoit, who has been a cally closes the hotels of Wingham, walks with. a quick step, visitor at the home of her parents for which is a most serious matter for the Pte, Thos. Pritchard who is a re - the past three weeks, returned to New town, i turned soldier and who served' with. York on Monday. 1 the Princess Pats, has received notice Mrs, Cowan and son of Detroit, are I of his appointment as fire ranger and HAYFIELD. Fraser, 01 port win_ i Chas, 13e11 appeared before Magis- 1 is to report at Cochrane; lani,,IrisS Avilaslicting at the home of her trate Read here to- day on a charge. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomson, of assault and was fined $1 and costs. The yacht Anita, of Londcm. which ' There are two oilier cases before the• is the property of Mr. Mofatt has court, one of "loafing" under the new. come to stay and will be another regulations, and the other of false pre - ornament to the river, • tenses I Dominion Day was wonderfully well • While out canoeing Sunday after - celebrated here although the day was noon Mike Bowler, the, 15 -year-old son very oppressive. Many were seen on of Mike Bowler, was disowned. Ile the river banks in their overcoats was in the water for over an hour, fishing while a vast imbiber enjoyed and there was no chance of bringing o'clock, a great mass meeting of the citizens was held on the courthouse parlc. Mayor Wigle read the procla- mation, Rev. R, C, McDermicf acted bride was one of Myth's most estim- i and very inspiringPaddrenssele's werenle 'tine! cessful pastorate of three years on the roots and spring crops. The Sunday, and the following Sunday ground had become quite dry and the will assume his new duties as pastor rain was badly needed of a church in Seaforth. He will be A number attended the County Fair succeeded al London, by Rev. George which was held last Friday evening on McKfnIty, of S'eafbrth, the Huron Road near Goderich, Mrs. K. A, Wilson who was called Large numbers took in the celebra- home owing to the illnes of her father dons at Goderich and Blyth on Dont- has returned to New York. inion Day. Mrs, Arthur Forbes, of Clinton, spent Bayfield was another resort for a a few days with. friends in town, day's outing but the day was rather Rev.F, Larkin, D. D., conducted. coot to be very enjoyable, Anniversay services in the Presbyter - Mrs, Fred Warning, Mrs, Fred Leon- Ian church, Westminister, last Sabbath, and and Miss Mary Crooks were in God- Rev, Mr. Crawford, of Westminister, erich on Friday and Saturday of last supplying for Dr, Larki». week. The barley is out in head now and the fall wheat is out in flowed so it is likely' harvest will be early, The spring wheat is looking fine in most localities and is already out in head, visiting Mrs, Cowan's mother, Mrs. The farmers will be starting cutting Joseph Fisher, clover this week, It is a good crop. Mr, W. II. Willis, of Wingham, was The acreage sown in beans this a Seaforth visitor, year is much less than last as many of Aiiss C, B. McKinley of the Colleg- the farmers bought seed at e very iate Staff, is spending her vacation high price and then could not sell with a sister in Edmonton. their beans in the fall. This year Mrs, Donald McLean, who was a sugar beets and buckwheat are the guest at the horne of Col, and Mrs. specialties. Most of the road work has been dWolillson, returned last Friday to Lon - finished and some of the ruads have Dr. and Mrs. Donald IvicGillvray and been graded, daughter Edith, of Shanghai, China, We think everyone registered on who are at present on farlough, were Registration Day, If the didn't they will perhaps wish they had. Goderielt Township Council met June 29th with all members present. Minutes of last meeting as read were approved. A petition signed by Mr. Albert Townsend and t,ventv-two other gravel pit owners was read, ask- ing that the price of cenieut gravel be twenty cents per yard and road gravel be ten cents per yard. On motion of 'Councillors Vanderburg and Ginn that part of petitioe asking for twenty cents per yard for cement gravel be not considered, as concractors find their own gravel, the part of petition asking for to cents per yard for road purposes be considered, the Council agreeing to pay 10 cents per yard with the understanding the owners of pits keep pits open, also keep roads in good repair through farm, etc., to pit without any extra cost to Town- ship (carried). 0 11 motion of Coun- fiiltiors Lindsay and Holland. the folios' - accounts were paid, Pedlar People corrugated culverts Hiram 11111, Cement work, "Ru5n513711 1.8110s Bridge" 101,12 Geo. Holland, overseeing work.. 16,00 Joseph Wilson deviation road.... 3.00 Clarence Potter, lighting lantern at Rumball's bridge 3.50 R Brown, iron S.10 Oswald Ginn, overseeing cement work.. ...... 14.00 Weston Bro., Cement work on Wilsons bridge Ree‘,eaild• • C. ..•onseryic2e5sM0 as road commissioners.. .. , .129.00 J. Leslie Cox damages, to autornibiles 12.00 Ott motion of Holland and Lindsay, Council adjourned to meet ist Mon- day in August 1918. Adam Cantelon the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Larkin at the manse, Mrs, I -I Meyers, of Stratford, is a visitor at 'her home here, Mr. T. S. Smith has returned from a business trip to Montreal. Mr, R. H. Archibald, ol Dunnville, was a week -end.' visitor at the home of Isis parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Archibald. Mr, and Mrs. J. F. Ross and little son are spending their vacation with Mrs. Ross' parents in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. T, fe, Case spent a days with Mrs. Frank , Case at Maple Mrs, M. Y. McLean has returned front a visit to friends in Toronto. Mr, Robert Gemmell left last week on a trip to Edmonton, Miss Towel', of Guelph, IS a visitor at the home. of Major and Airs. R. S. Hays, Mr, 0, L. Williams is spending the holiday in Toro»to, hint to, Theo, Bullard, a young corn - the sports cm Clan Gregor Square. The river and Lake was much too panion, had a narrow escape. He rough for boating, was with young Bowler, but clung to the canoe until a man went out or a. motorboat and picked film up. He AUBURN. let go of the canoe just as the fellow grabbed him by the braces. It took Aeburn was almost the deserted a little tbne to bring him around: village on Monday, Goderich and Blyth This is the first drowning of the. sea - being the centre of attractiott. son here. Miss Erratt spent the week end with friends, itr Goderich. Miss. Fibgland, of Londesboro, gave addresses on "Missions in Korea" in the Methodist and Presbyterion Sunday Mr, and Mrs, Fred Hodgens and schools last Sunday, daughter and Mr, and Mrs. Carson, or The members of the Methodist Sun- Kincardine, motored down to Mr, PORTER'S HILL day school' held a Garden Partv at the twine of Mr. G. L, Sturdy Oil Wednes- day. Mr, James Johnston has sold his fartn to Itis brother-in-law, Mr. David Hamilton., of 'Clinton. BRUCEFIELD. Robert Gemmell left last week for the. West where he will stop for the LONDON ROAD. summer near Edmonton. Wilt Reid jr., of Stanley who re - The feather cleaner at Brucefield is cently had an operation for appendici- doing a rushing business tliese days. tis is slowly improving. Quite a number from here were at The 1st of July was rather a clisap- Bayfield on the tat, • pointment to many, the weathei. being The League will meet at the home of so cold. However many found their Mr, Will Moffatt next 'ruesday, way to Hayfield, The highest honors were conferred Pte. Russel Dallas who is training in on Mr, and Mrs. L. Stephenson last London, spent the week end at his Friday when a baby girl' arrived at their home in Tuckersmith. home. Mr, Madden and family spent the The rain has done a tot of good, and week end visiting friends near Grand whet is good for the farmer is good for Bend everybody. 136 pairs of socks and 20 pyjamas Sunday evening an auto front Lon- were sent for June to the Red 4-..s.ross. don caught tire near Mr. Biggins' home John Snider sold a motor cycle to but was extinguished before any great Roy Denan of Varna. damage was done. One of the ladies Joe Grey, Hamilton visited in our MS overcome in the excitement and village last week. His many old friends, The potato bug crop is quite a. Vanderburgh s last week. Miss Florence McDonald is spending her vacation ,vith her brothers, of' Porter's Hill, Miss Pearl Potter is home from Tor- onto for the holidays. Mrs, Moore, of Munroe, has return- ed home after visiting with her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Johnston. Mr. and Airs. Wm, Proctor and fam- ily, of Clinton, spent Sutsdey at Alt,. Wesley Vanderburgh's. Mr, and Mrs, Alex, McDonald and daughter from the West are visiting in the neighborhood. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Werry and sone, of Woodstock, and' nephew's of Mr, 'Currie's motored to 0. W. Potter's ore Saturday and Mrs. Potter accompanied thein to Port Elgin on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Tabor and fam- ily of Trowbridge motored to Vito. Johnsion's on Sitturday, Mr. Will Morgan, of Port Stanley, is, tisiting in the neighborhood, Mr, and Mrs. Gliddon, of Dunlop, visited at ca. -W. Potter's last week. Clerk medicial aid had to be summoned, were pleased to see him again, heavy one just eow, TRI61-1 YOIJ0t14,fel- BAY eete. erees:' CORK HARBOR 55b, 4'41/ LIVERPOOL. 2 LUSITANIA °SUNK 8 lvt]L'ed .,SoUT.H or EP1STOL C3-1ANNM:. e.,•••e•seeese PASTligsl.` ROCK ' Ltead-Fr 1-400&E' :see • *iota" etivrotk, Tht sinking of the Canadian Hospital ship "Llitedovery Castle" last 'Phu ysday evening by a German submarine was anOthtl tiestidlIth i'tilltt` 0( 11W IN?. 001Y 24 of the dDi persons on board were saved, and prattically all the doct ors and nurses and 'LAC., were Cana diens. the toto thole shone trw toot whore the Lustiania was sunk and where the Liandovery Castle was torpedoed, I° miles front Vasinet Rock Lighthouse, Whit is slim la 14,,S- Wm* Girdle.