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INTO IV, O N T A R 10, THURSDAY A VG U S..T. 29th, 1918' W, H; Kerr & Son, Editors and Publishers.
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The clothing we are showing was bought
months ago and is priced accordingly for quick
selling. The prices are a sound investment for
anyone who expects to require a suit this year,
or two, or three years hence.
PRICES ARE 50UNB TO GO UP
AT $15.00
Young men's Suits of
Grey Tweed, single breasted
belted, patch pockets, cuff
-on trousers, sizes 34
to 38. Price a �5
AT $22,50
Men's suits of fancy worst-
ed, three button sack, good
trimmings, well made, trous-
ers with belt loops, plain
bottoms or cuff -22.50
sizes 35 to 44
AT $20,00
Men's suits of a.variety of.
patterns in tweeds and wor-
steds, bench tailored trousers
plaid or cuff, sizes 35 20
to 44, '
AT $25.00
Men's suits of English
worsted, in small check pat-
tern, soft roll, semi -fitted
back, big range of patterns
sizes 36 to 46 25
price
Men's Blue Suits, two or three -button sacks,
plain Lack, semi -fitting or belted,, 16.50 to $32 -
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Agent for C,'P. R. Telegraph Co.
A Square Drat Ior Every TAI
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LORD SHAUGHNESSY, F.R.C.L, K,C.V.O. •
President of the Canadian Pacific Railway, who on Monday officiated at
the opening of the Canadian National Exposition, Toronto, Lord Shaughnessy
was born in Milwaukee in 1853. At the age of sixteen on graduating from a
business college, he joined the staff' of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St, Paul'
Railway. In 1882 he joined the C.P.R. and in 1899 was appointed Presi-
dent.
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Supplies received this month for
shipment to London were:—•
BIG PLANS MADE FOR "NAVY DAY"
IN CLINTON ON LABOR DAY.
Labor hy
Varna: -19 pair of socks, 2 pyja-
mas, 1 feather pillow,
Bayfield: -32 pair of socks, 1 py-
jamas,
Unity Club:. -6 pair of socks, i day
shirt•
Stanley Maple Leaf: -45 pair of
of socks, 10 day shirts.
Bethany: -14 pair of socks.
Turner's Church: -26 pair of
socks.
London Road 23 sheets, 36
trench towels, 20 hospital towels, 59
pillow slips, 22 personal property
bags.
Clinton W. P. S:-65 pair of socks,
3 pyjamas, 2 sheets, 60 handkerchiefs.
To Our Own Boys - '
Varna:—i2 pair of socks, 6 day
shirts.
For The Belgains
Received $7,40 from Bayfield Soc-
ment
that each is
Society will nneitherext sls donate
money or clothing
Aparcel
containg 4
pair of socks
and 5 handkerchiefs was left at
O'Niel's store, Will the Society to
whom this belongs please notify the
Secretary.
DIPLOMATIC
'Look here, Charlie," said one
young collegian to another who had
been asked to run his eye over a letter
which his friends had written to his
father in which there was the inevitable
request for money, jeyou've spelled Jug
u '
g - "IgI know," said Charlie; "but you
see 1 need the cash, and don't want
the old man to think I'm putting on
airs, That's (sow he spells it."
Preparations are steadily going for-
ward for the big Navy Day Celebration
to be held in Clinton on Monday, Sept.
256, (Labor Day) and the prospects
are bright for the best day yet.
The day begins with a baseball
between Brussels and Clinton at 10a,m.
The same team will play in the af-
ternoon also, after which the Girls'
Auxiliary team challenge any other.
- At 1,30 p.m, the big parade begins
from the Recreation Park. Everybody
is invited to join the procession. if
you have not a car, take a wheel,
and if not a wheel, bring your wheel-
barrow. Prizes are offered for the best
decorated car, tradesmen's Float, de-
corated bicycle, calithumpian and
clown,
Arriving at the grounds you will
find something doing every minute,
Sports of all kinds for old and young,
h children, un-
der
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especially sports s
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supervision of Mr, Sidenfus,
C. A, director, The Midway will be one
of the biggest and best west of Toron-
to.
In the evening another grand rally
will be held at the grounds. The Com-
mittee have arranged for several ex-
cellent addresses from leading poitic-
ians, Navy representative, Y, M. C. A.
director and others. The S, O. S.
badges will be presented.
The Clinton. Kittle Silver Band will
supply the musical program during the
day.
The Girls' Auxiliary • as usual are
sparing no effort that will help to make
the day a grand success, Citizens can
greatly aid the girls, by decorating
their homes and hoosttng the town.
Proceeds all for the Navy,
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O'ver The . TiCu
Rev, and• Mrs, Agnew and children
returned last week from their holidays,
Miss Maud Torrance has been visit-
ing with relatives and friends at Flint,
Mich,.
Mrs, S,' T. Bartlett, of 'Toronto, is
visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W. H.
ifellyar
Mrs, Fred Neal of London, is visit-
ing her parents, Mr, and Mrs, A,Wit-
(Ingham..
Wit-ringham..
Miss Emma Lavis spent a couple' of
days in Brussels last week visiting Mrs,
S. Carter,
Mr, Lloyd Walker, of Toronto; is ex-
pected to be the guest of Rev, and M'rs.
E. O. Forde.
Miss Pearl Glazier, of Wingham,-
spent the week end in town at the
parental home,
Miss Eva Brown, of `Seaforth, was
visiting witis her mother and sister
during the present week,
• Mrs, Peacock and Mrs, W. Grant and
Master Wilfrid, returned last week
from their Western trip,
Me, and Mrs. Eldred Archibald, of
Montreal, Were guests of Col. and Mrs.
Rance for the past few days,
Miss Winnie Thompson returned on
Monday after spending the past couple
of weeks at Auburn and Blyth,
Mr. and Mrs, J, A. Barnes spent the
week end at the home of the lady's
parents,' Mr, .and Mrs. J. S. Miller.
Mr. and Mrs, Geo, McLennan and
Mr. and Mrs. J. Leslie Kerr were Sea -
forth visitors last Friday afternoon.
Miss Azle Nott left on Monday for
her home at the Soo after visiting her
grandmother, Mrs, T. Kearns, in town.
Mr- and Mrs. Ciatsworthy. and Miss
Pearl,' of Ailsa Craig, were visitors with
Mr, and Mrs. A. Wittingham last week,
Miss Belle Agnew, of Detroit, is
visiting with her mother, Miss Agnew
is recovering from an attack of ap-
pendicitis.
Last Sunday County Secretary A. T.
Cooper took charge of the services
at Belmore. Next Sunady evening he
will be at Jamestown,
Masters Malcolm McTaggart and his
friend, Eddie Hunt, of London, wheel-
ed over frons Beyfield camp and spent
Thursday evening here.
Mr. and Mrs, T, Murphey and Miss
Bessie and Mrs, Fred Ford, and Mrs, T.
Mason were visitors at London last
week. They went down by motor,
Mr, and Mrs, John Hartley and Miss
Pauline, of Vankleek Hill, were guests
over Sunday with Mr, and Mrs,' J. L.
Kerr. They went to Goderich 'on
Monday,
Dr, F. Campbell, of London, ac-
companied
scompanied by his mother and Miss
Cunningham, motored to town last
week and were the guests of Mrs.
Thomas McKenzie, sr,
Dr, and Mrs. McGill and Miss Jean,
of Mitchell, were guests of Dr. and
Mrs. Axon, on Saturday and they all
motored to Chesley and spent the
week end with relatives,
Mrs, W, Brydone left on Monday
for Medicine Hat; where she will visit
her sister, Mrs, (Dr.) Agnew. Miss
Marjorie Agnew Will join her on her
homeward trip at Toronto,
There was no more conscientious
and capable member of the Weekly
Press of Canada than Mr. 11, T.
Blackstone, of the Orillia Times,
whose sudden death was announced
last .week, and he wielded a strong in-
fluence for good in the community in
which his paper was published.
SIwrt [dijtonsil Prrip
Get ready- for school opening and
be on hand the first day if possible,
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Fritz should now move his big
Berthas as a defence to Berlin instead
of playing Bo -Peep with Paris,
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The Big Industrial i; on at the Queen
city and all roasts lead to Toronto just
now, Fair means a mint of money to
the city but that should not cause its
citizens to attempt to play hog.
n Gems
1 Well Beaten Egg '
2 Tablespoons Sugar
Cup of Milk
1 Teaspoon of Baking Pow-
der.
1-3 Teaspoon Salt •
1 Tablespoon Melted Butter
Cup Sifted Flour
1 Cup -Kellogg's Bran
— FRESH SALMON TROUT
FROM HAYFIELD DAILY
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Canada Food Beard License
NO. 8-2€95. ,
"Where do we go from here" is said
to be the insistent query of Crown
Prince Willie from Daddy Wilhelm,
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What the world needs is a Righteous
Peace and it looks as if the Allies were
determined to secure it no matter how
long it may take. Human life is very
dear but to conserve it for the years to
come may necessitate great sacrifices
to attain abiding Peace,
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We move that a Government Censor
he appointed to investigate the quality
of matches. The price air -shipped but.
you have to fiddle round with from 1
to a score of splinters if you desire to
strike a light, Punk would be a prop-
er label for many a box,
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Joy riders are a regular gold ranine
to Toronto's treasury. Of course no-
body is running faster than the sched-
ule and just hand over their 1$90.00
and costs rather than be mean. The
spotter, who takes the measure of the
offenders, says 58 miles an hour is a-
bout the avereee gait,
1 Hon, Mr, Cody's majority in the
bye -election in North East Toronto
was nearly 5000 and 1-1oi Mr, Henry
had 2,726 over his opponent in East
York. Writs are issued for ProVinolal
elections in fvlanitoulin Island and Len-
nox canstitueuoies, North Oxford.
and North Huron are held, back,
Many an anxious home is scanning
the Casualty lists these treys fearful
that in them may be found members
of their kith and kiln. The toll of
brave'Canucks has grown with great.
strides during the e.tst few weeks and
we begin to apprehend something of
the meaning of the expl•essian "sup-
retie sacriliui," Great vieto'ics us-
ually nssan greatly inereased casualties
We askoetical-
ly t'Whhe en *tn their glory fade?"
Major Shaw paid London a visit on Mrs, Alex. Morris is visiting tot Bay-.
Monday,
Mr, William Robb is visiting oid
friends at Guelph aiid Toronto,
' Mr, and Mrs. Stanley Chellew, of
Asyut,- were in town on Monday,
Master Charlie 'Gook returned Tues-
day from spending a weeks holidays
in Blyth.
Mr. and Mrs,.Perkins, of Winnipeg,
were visitors witji the letter's mother,
Mrs, Pratt,
Mrs, Shuck and two sons, are visit-
ing. her brothers, Messrs. Josh and
Toin, Cook,
Dr, R. A. Thompson, of Hamilton,
Inas been a visito4' with bit brother,
Dr, C. W, Thompson, of town,
Mr, Albert Carman, of Stratford,
Inspector of the Perth Mutual Insur-
ance Company was in town this week.
Mrs. F, R. Varley and son, Alex, of
Toronto, have been visitors for the
past two weeks with the former's par-
ents, M'r. and Mrs, Geo, Warmer.
Master Alex. is 13 years old but tips
the scales at 160 lbs,
Uncle Sam. is setting a good ex-
ample in compelling veterinarians to
use anaesthetics in performing opera-
tions. It is said to be the happy con-
summation of action on the part of the
Society whose object is to do away
with cruelty to animals, It appears to
be a move in the right direction and in
line with the Blue Cross work.
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No less than 27 people were killed
instreets .of 'Toronto in 1917 by motor
t
in
cars and the rU
record for 18 is climb-
ing up, Too much speed, chauffeurs
getting "rattled", and carelessness on
the part of pedestrians appear to be
the contributing causes to the record
of disaster, The right of way on the
street is not owned by every fellow
who runs a car and "honks" in the
most blatant tone, Verily the exits of
life are manifold and "Beware” appears
to be very necessary,
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A splendid work has been done by
the Toronto Star in the vigorous way
they have pushed the Fresh Air Fund
guaranteeing to the children who re-
quire Summer outings manye2 holiday
trip of great benefit and deli.tht to the
needy, About $9,000 found its way
into the treasury through the gener-
osity of the people. "Inasmuch as ye
did it unto one of these little ones ye
did it unto Me," coupled with beam-
' ing 'faces, cheery laugh and merry
heart, is the reward,
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in Arizona hundreds of burros are
killed for their hide and grease, as they
are becoming a pest. Sonne are advoc-
atinC their slaughter as an article of
food and testify that their flesh super-
sedes some breeds of sheep, It is said
the average long eared representatives
'are too lazy to grow very wild and
loiter round the camps and ranches
with as little intention of working for
a living as tile. best , brass mounted
tramp you -ever beheld, "Chronic
'weariness" Is a difficult aileteint to
cure either int, man 01 beast.
(Goderich Signal):—Major (•Dr, )
A. Harold Taylor, of the Canadian
Army Medical Corps, arrived in town
on Saturday on a visit to his parents,
Dr, and Mrs. Alex. Taylor;„Be ,_,has,
been .engaged the last eight months in
medical work on the hospital ship
Araguaya, and had an opportunity to
cone up from Halifax to spend a few
days at home, It is the first time he'
has been in Goderich for nearly five
years. He was• at Calgary when war
broke out aid went overseas with the
first contingent. He was in the front
line for.over a year as a medical officer
and in 1916 was awarded the Military
Cross for conspicuous valor on the
battlefield, His many friends here
have been delighted to see him during
his briefstay in town.
i bC fv4C Boys
Casualty 1.16.1
KILLED IN ACTION
Pte, Jas, Lockwood, Clinton
Pte, G, Welsh, Benoit,
Pte. W, Gott, Wingham
Pte. J. A, Rasmussen, Wroxeter
Pte, R. H, Passmore, Exeter,
• Pte. F, Williams, Blyth
Pte. A. Osman, Goderich
DIED OF WOUNDS
Pte. A7 R. Bloomfield, Wingham
Pte. A. 0, MacDonald, Bayfield.
WOUNDED
Pte. J, C, McDonald, Exeter.
Pte,Crawford,in ham
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Pte. C. Templeman, Wingham
Pte. R, S, Haines, Wingham
Pte„S. 13. Haines, Wingham
Pte, W, J. Bell, Wingham
Pte. T. Goll, Winghans
Pte. 0, W. Hallam, Auburn ' -
Pte. J. W, Good, Auburn
Pte. W. J Beattie, Walton
Pte, W, 0, Harburn, Hensall
Pte, W. J. Simmonds, Wingham
Pte, W, G. McNeil, Auburn
Pte, G, D. Leith, Blyth
Pte, D, Ford, Exeter,
Pte. W. McNaughton, Varna
Pte, A, H, McDonald, Goderich
Pte, 1.1, B, Guest, formerly., of Gode-
rich
Lieut. W. L. K. Williams, formerly
of Goderich
Pte. R. Redfern, Goderich
Pte, 11, Campbell, Walton
•Pte, J. Jamieson, Londerboro
Pte. R. King, Auburn
Pte, G. 'Casemore, Wingham
Pte. 14, M. Geddes, Belgrave
Pte, W. 1-1, Glen, Hensall,
Pte. R, Salter, Wingham
Pte; H. L. Dexter, Blyth.
GASSED' •
Capt. H. A, McBurney, Wingham .
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* PATRIOTIC NOTES
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The \V, P, S. will meet with the IL
C, W. C, A. in Wesley church, Friday
August 30th. It is hoped that as
many as possible of the members will
be present at both sessions of the
meeting.
held,.
Mrs, R. Rowland returned last week
from Bayfield,
Dr hunter, of Goderich, was
town on Wednesday,
Mrs, Walter Manning was a yisttor,
its London last week. •
Mrs, Archibald, of Montreal, is visit •
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ing with Mrs. -Ferran.
Miss Daisy Copp of Toronto, is visite
ing at thegparentat home.
Mr, and Mrs. Ray •Rumball were
week end visitors in town.
Mr, John Menne!, of Toronto, was
a visitor in town last week,
Miss Stevenson is the guest of her
sister, Mrs, John Cunninghane,
Miss Kate Park, of New York, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs,. R, J. Cleft •
Misses Barry and Agnes Combe re-
turned home from their holiday trip.
Mrs, A. Stephenson was in London
visiting her daughter, Mrs, Wheeler.
.Mrs, Boyd, froni the West, is visit-
ing her mother, Mrs, Kerr,' Victoria St,
Mr, J, 13, Lindsay is visiting his dau-
ghter in Toronto and taking in the Pair.
Master Bert Marshall is visiting Mas-
ter Norman Counter at the •Bayfield
'Camp:
Miss Edith Latton nell, of St. Thomas
is visiting with her cousins, the Misses
Combe.
Mr. 11, Pollock, manager of 'the
Doherty Piano Co„ was in Montreal
this week.
Mr. B J. Gibbings is at Toronto Fair
having charge of the Doherty Piano
exhibit at the fair,
Mrs, T. Jackson and children ar-
rived home fron their holidays in Mus-
koka and Toronto.
Co, Treasurer Lane, os Goderich,
was calling on old friends in town on
Wednesday morning.
Rev, and Mrs, Langford, of Kitchen-
er, were guests on Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Bartliff,
Miss Ilia Greig, of Goderich Town-
ship visited this week with Miss Kath-
leen Livermore, King Street. -
Mr, and Mrs. 1, Rattenbury and Miss
Dorothy Rattenbury leave this week on
their homeward trip to Peterboro.
Rev, and Mrs. A. E. Neeliy, from
Victoria Harbour, were visiting at the
hoose of Mr, and Mrs, J. B. Lindsay,
this week.
Mr. E, Townshend of Ottawa, for— _
merry of Clinton, is visiting with
friends and relatives in Clinton and
neighboring towns.
Mrs, A. E. Smith of Lucknow; Miss
Allen, Burlington and Mrs. de la Peno-
tiere, of Kincardine, were the guests
of the Misses Cluff.
Mrs. R. J. Charlesworth (nee Miss
of
ae andsots Stewart,
7.ada McRae),
Grand Forkes, N. D., is visiting her
mother and sisters in town.
Miss Ida Wilkin returns to Detroit '
on Labor Day and her sister Miss Laura
Wilkin returns after her enforced holi-
days to resume her position.
Mrs. H, 13. 'Chant returned home on
Saturday after visiting her daughter,
Mrs. E, Floody at Chatham. We are
glad to known tisat Mrs, Floody is now
reported out of danger.
Dr. and' Mrs, A, W. L. Gilpin, of Mil-
waukee, Miss L. Kay, of Dundas and
Mr and Mrs. W. H. Kerr, of Brussels,
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J, L.
Kerr on 'Tuesday evening. ,
Mrs, T. Higgins, of Toronto, is the
guest of Mrs. Graham. Mrs. Higgins
has the honor of having 3 sons in
France. All have been on the firing
line for some time. Needless to say
she is busy working for the war.
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Willis Church.
Rev, Thos. Wilson, 13, D., of Walker-
ton, will take charge of the services for
the month of September, Rev, Mr.
Wilson was a former minister on the
Auburn chargesome years ago,
Baptist Church
ao,30—S, S. and Continuation, Ser-
vice. 7,30 p.m.—Mr, Lloyd Walker
of .Toronto, will assist the Pastor in
the evening service.
Births, Marriages & Deaths
Births
KELSO—At North Bruce, on August
to Mr, and Mrs, Kelso (fortrierly Miss
Agnes Sawers, of Brucefield) a son, •
Marriages
DRUMMOND — MORRIS — De-
troit, Michigan, on July 3.lst, Miss
Jean Morris, (formerly of Clinton,)
daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Alex. Morris,
i'of town, to Mr, Alexander Drultimond,
i of Detroit.
, Deaths.
CARPER-eln 'Clip, nn r, n Saturday,
August 2414, C.harlot' V .. so" elief
Of the tate Robert Carte:, s,l, d 87
years.
MEDAL SENT HOME
Mrs. James Levy Receives Her
Son's Distinguished Conduct
Medal.
of,
town received duct n
Medal,uvoast week Mrs. James Levy,n by her
son, , nin Vin -
„t1 cent SergtLevy, Noron theaHeld
of battle,
Sergt Levy joined
the 33rd Batt!, ,under
Col. Rance and trained
in London, He went a-
cross with a draft and
joined the 111 Battalion in France. 1'ie
has been wounded twice. ,
The medal was presented to him by
His Majesty King George, for leading
his -company into action ,after the of-
ficers and non-commissioned officers
were either killed or Wounded.
The medal has been in the window.
of the W. 0, Fair Co., so that the citi-
zens could see, what our young soldier
won for vur
11 goes with,aying hat tine
mother highly prizesout sthis medalt, Mt•s,
Levy has another son,. John Levy, who
is serving overseas,
QUICK GLANCE AT
THE LOCA6. NEWS
Items of Interest Picked Up Here
and There About the Town., d'
Brussele'Races Friday.
Owing to the rain storm on Wedues-
dry the Brusels races are postponed '
08111 Friday of this week.
B000le Re -open,
The C. C, 1„ Publie School and the '
Ciiu.v,s School of Commerce will re.
open on Tuesday, Septeniber 3rd,
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