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Children's and Misses
Gin,gham Dresses
We have just pa3sed into stock a complete range of childrens and Misses new
Spring and Summer gingham'dresses, made from Anderson Gingham in two tone
plain shades, checks, plaids and stripes, very daintily made and trimmed in the very
newest New York models. These are very pretty and reasonable prices at from
$l,00 up
Ladies "Slip
Ho'_ se Dresses
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Ladies new patent slip on house. dresses. This line s an American patent and
controlled by us. Marie from good quality gingham in serviceable colors. Can be,
worn over any kind of dress. Easy w put on, splendid style, at $2,00.
NEW DEPARTMENT
Boys' Clothing
We have just opened up a new Department for
Boys Clothing, at the Men's Store. Here you will find
a.most complete assortment of Boys Suits, Coats and
Odd Bloomers, at prices that will surprise you, con-
sider the quality and workmanship. It is our intention
to serve the boys as well if not better than ever. Come,
bring your boys to us for their Easter Suits.
Let Your Next Suit be
Tailor Made
As in the.past, this season we are leaving no
stone unturned to make clothes for men that
are unsurpassed in workmanship, style and finish.
Order now when our stock is at its height, Tweed.
suits from $20.00 up. Worsted suits, $22.00 up,
Bell Warp serges and cheviots from $25.00 up,
Men's Furnishings
Hats, Caps, Ties, Etc,
WARNING FOR FARMERS.
Many farmers seem to be under
the impression that clovers and
timothy seed which contains too
many weeds to grade .No. 3 and is
rejected by the Seed Merchants,
can ;be sold by one farmer to his
neighbor. Such is not the ease and
any farmer selling seed containing'
enough 'weeds tolIt ut ' below p No.3
is rn
e derin
himself g 1 liable to a
heavy penalty. Clause'No. 9 of the
1911 `Seed . Control Act states:-'
1 `No person shall sell, or offer, ex -
I sale, forhave in his possession for
foothe
purpose of seeding in
Canada, any seeds of timothy, al -
site, red clover or alfalfa or any
mixture containing the said seeds,
if the seeds of noxious weeds or
other useless of harmful plants are
present in a greater proportion in
thee
se dso
s ld oro offered, eyed expos-
ed.
Or had in possession for sale
than the maximum number of such
seeds that is permitted for seed
SPEeIIuLS FOR
ALL NEXT WEEK
House=cleaning Necessities
Sherwin Williams Paint
lcloorise 15c to $1
Japalac 150 to 90c
Campbell's Varnish Stain lye to $1
Enamels 35c to 50e
Aluminum Paint 25c to $1
Furniture Varnish 25e to 1.50
Floor Feint 35c to 05c
Liquid Veneer 25c to 50c
Fiewpol, new furniture polish 25c
Brasso, metal polish 20e and 25e
Pitz Cream, metal polish 15c, 25c
Stove Polishes, all kinds
Door Matts 753 to $2
Carpet Beaters 15c
Brass Unrtain Rods 5c to, $1
Clothes Pins
Dustbane
W. W. Brushes 20c to $1,50
Paint Brushes 5c to 192
Serub Brushes 50 to 25c
Mureses Wall Finish
Jellstone Wall Finish
Tack Hammers and Tacks
Step Ladders 85c to $1,25
Impaoved Oustonr Stitcher $1.355
Bonnie. Washing Macbine $5,50
Ideal Washing Machine $8.00
Donner Ball Bearing 9 50
Excello motor worker " 17,00
Clothes lines I0c to 500
Clothes Wringers $3.00 to $5,50
Another lot of the old reliable
Brantford Rubber Roofing
Un the way. Leave your order now to secure it,
dei xne+r=sasx17=12srer,-
,3eas«n,
HARLAND BROTHERS
STOVES, HARDWARE AND NOVELTIES
they may be marked "No, 3" as
defined in Section 8." Any farmer
having any of the small seeds that
be wishes tested 'would do well and
be much safer if he sent at least a
1 ounce sample to the Dept of Agri-
cugiture at Ottawa 'for examination,
COULDN'T DO IT AGAIN,
The wind storm on Good Pride
:5r
blew w ou
t a window int
heit
e O Of
Mr.
Perp
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Perry lP. msteel, on the London
Road., Arid carried it to the ground
and placed itupagainst ;the barn
without even breaking or cracking
a pane of glass.
VA,'
Wbat About,
Your 3 Gigli'?
Have the winter storms rotted or
rustedit so that a spring thunder
storm is apt to put it out of busi- -
nese2
Ihve Us Look
It Over
I ..
Soht t
a isanything is wrong we may
right it. Have us look at yqur
roof, gutters, leaders, and cornices
too, Tiley may need our services,
Thos. Hawkins
1'lnnmpbing and Heating
(Phone 53).
.'HIL: BIG silo w' o[(' TIIE SEASON
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Town Hall, elintoi'1, Wednesday, April 9ilt
By an exceptionally strong cast of 'characters
under auspices of St. Joseph's Church
Prices = 35 cents and 50 cents
Plan at Fair's, Friday morning, Ap-il;.4th
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ADVBRTISI G=IS112S, I CLINTUN MARKETS.
Don't+worry about the advertiser. Hogs--$1.40.with the bigger space. Remember, I Eggs -18-10
his rent is in proportion. If you've Butter -22 to 23.
got the goods a serial' window Wheat -IU.
.won't spoil them. Oats -30
Barley -48-50 (
ELECTED SCOUTMASTER. I Peas -75-90.
At the , organization meeting of
the Welland Boy Scouts held in I ELEC7 IONS I17 c r LE_nTA.
the Yates ;lastweek IfarglclKerr,: The Alberta Legislature has dis-
son of Rev, W. E. Kerr, formexly I solved and the general elections
pastor oSfcoutOntamario S(t. Church was 1 take place on April 17th.
ster.
I APPOINTED
BIG 'EGGS. ( LICENSE INSPECTOR.
Big ' Egg stories are starting to I Mi.. D. rohnston, of East Wawa -
come in with the first ",lay" of nosh, has received the appointment
Spring. A representative has seen;from ' the Ontario Government of.
two eggs one 81-2 g 61-2 and the 1 License Inspector: for North Huron,
other 71-2 x 6 inches gathered last to fill the position vacated by Mr.
week. And several others were: Clegg. t
getting up (to the 6 inch size.
REAL MAPLE SYRUP A MYTH. I INCREASED TRE GRANT
' TO CADET (BOYS. '.
ews
Simcoe Reformer; .A daily paper An important change has been.
announces that a shortage of l made in the Government allowance
maple sugar is feared.' Fortunately :
the supply of "maple syrup:''snot for cadets in the e everyies ast
dependent upon the eccentricities I witawr, in future ever Coppps
of sap. Brown the buckwheats and total 'receive $1 per head for the
Pour on the poetically -named stuff.' total 'strength Dn parade Fat ormerly
an
-
usually
best tune maple sugar can 1 nual inspection, Formerly the al -
usually prove an alibi. l lowance at the training camp: The
new arrangement is another indica-
ORANGES AND LEMONS "UP." / tion of the progressive policy of
Asa result of the frost }which has Col. the Hon. Sam Ru hes, Minister
been general throughout California . of 1. Militia, dnregarcl to the cadet
this season curing the time of, movement:
growing, oranges are going up in MOON-11OFFl1AN !WEDDING.
price, and worst of all, no hope of
a reduction is given unless the next Tlie'noine o, air. and Mrs. George
drop escapes the ravages of the 'Huffman, S or
rs. the
frost, Lemons are also on the un_ scene of a Wedding of much social
grade, interest on Wednesday, March 35th,
when their daughter \ ipic tee, be -
Toronto
MOVE T'O i�T EI,PH: came the bride of .aaIr. T. Moon of
Mr, W, J. Farland, who has leen an old to Hui letteboy ofCl Clinton and
managg�ing the I•Iar•du'ars husn,e; s. Prompt'y mpt'y az
at ,Bellevll e,' of the Chowen ?lard- twelve o'clock noon, to the strains
ware Co., has accepted a position of llfendelssohn's wedding march
with the Adam Hardware c,, of inlayed by itiliss Ole l r of
C<uc'1ph, and will menvci ,the fat ,1 , Stratford, father's
the bride, lean-
th&,'e as soon as he can get a sa ,;t_ ing on her father's arm, entered
able house, \ e are indeed suray to the drawing -room, where the cere-
sec: the family leave town but 'hope Damm. The
performed by Rev, C1: D.
that they trill lilt� t11e Ilort. "-",t• Darnm. The bride was given dee.
by her father and was unattezldel,
MASQUFR.1DP, ilAi.l., Carrying a beautiful shower bou-
quet of white Iilies of the vai"ey
A Succeesful masquerade ball ws_s- and orchids and gowned in white
hold last Frrtlay e sWiing n • satin, With pearl rimming', the
town hall winder the nuspicas o t',e bride With charming, i Bill ,tying
Dancing ;Class and costumes worn the • ceremony Mr. Wilfred Poster
lythe danesrs were of every n: • o Toronto pial ed the "Wedding
Ghdines." The wedding dinner, a
sumptuous Doe was served in the
relining-rorrrn, which, as were the
other rooms, was tastefully de-
corated. Guests imineering about
thirty .irons Tor onrte. t,'ii atfolel,
Gnderich, Clinton, Wiartun and
5111vcrtou, the immediate relatives
lglnnble fund. The music wee
furnished 'be the Ph Wen Ceche:eel
and was up to the useai high
standard. An cxeellexlt lunch tt,•
served by the members of the class.
"HERR? f:,OW" MAKES AIHIT.
The'tspecial correspondent of the
St. Thomas Journal at T1llsouburg of the contracting parties, sat dawn
gives the following account of the and the usual toast list teas done
•Kerry Clow which was played in honor. ISli,ss Hoffman was one of
that hewn by the Company that Sebringville's most popular young
'clays hare' next satFaisday even- ladies, and was known and geeer-
ing. Plan opens at Fair's Ston a o:r ally wet'; liked, to which fact the
Friday of this week. Dere is the numerous handsome and useful
press report: -rhe St. Thome. Presents gave evidence, The
Dramatic !Club scored a tienieu_ grooms present to the bride was a
does success liege last evening lteintzman az Co. grand piano, to
.h the pianist a bar pin sett in pearls.
The young] couple left thalt even-
ing for their home, St. Clair avenue
Toronto, where they will be at
home to their friends after the
each great first of May. The groom's old
ess; but all efforts were excel .ed friends in and around Clinton join
last , evening. Before noon every bride nd r�omratulations to the
go.
WORLD'S GREATEST MAGICIAN
AND COMPANY t
WILL lIsLAY HERE.
eel t its. production of Joseph
3lurphy's. famous Irish drama,"The
Kerry Gow," This company gave
the same play here two years ago,
and'last yea;'. presented "11110un
Rhue"time with great suc-
m the nellsonburg .Opera House
was sold out and in the evening,
Business Manager J. ii. Ke1lqn
his assistants had a difficult tasllt
in stowing away the hundreds who
came from all over the surrounding
country
to see ee ..
�
the production.
tenon '
Standing room was at a premium,
but the eager crowd was willing to
put rip with almost any inconven-
ience lin order to witness the per-
formance. The proceeds were over
$350, Joseph P. Butler, St, Tho-'
&ztas'leading amateur, of course,
took (the 'stellar honors in the role
of Dan O'Hara, the part made fam-
ous by Mr, Murphy, Mr. Butler is
always a favorite an Tillsonburg and
he was greeted
round of applause at last evening's
The (Redpath 'Bureau which books
nearly a all the bignt
eI ertain c
Ym its
seen , in 4merican concert halls is
planning a spring tour of Laurent,
"Thetl5lan of. Many Mysteries", and
his capable company, Eugene
Lanrant is the successor of Kellar
and 'Herman and is now admitted
to be in the world's greatest magi-
cian. This company carries Sill
special scenery and $10,000.00 Worth
of paraphernalia, Such a 'stupend-
ous / production has never been
seen • here before. Here is a corn
performance. Next in impoi'tance l andy t s refineds 1»neve y 7 ne ntPod
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was the work of James McManus in over two hours the most myster-
the • heavy role of Valentine Hay. iius feats of magic that seem al -
Mr. MeMenus has played the part lmost ',impossible, fitted with such
eeany times ,and rhe is h finished comedy ,that you will laugh every
and capable actor, John Farrell minute, with sparkling .music
as old man (brew, gave a clever throughout, such a treat 'awaits
portrayal of the character' and( re- you. Itis a big show such asap-
ceived excellent{ support. Cornelius pears only in the largest theatres,
Doyle as the fussy old Major, This company has played New
Ralph Rowley asRaymontl Drew, York, ;Chicago, Detroit, Toronto,
William P. Ross as,0 Drive, Thomas London, Galt, Stratford, Hamilton
MoJamorees as anStover Englishas a armserygcapteantainanti, &e and we will positively leeeund
Master Charles Dyer as the jockey
all did excellent work. The two
female roles were beautifully
hand'led byMiss Lila Maxwell and
Miss Clotilder Sweeney, both young
ladies' /,corning a tremendous hit
with, the audience. Between the
acts excellent specialities were in-
torduced by Miss Helen Dyer, 'Willie
Ross and Mr. Turner. The Tilison-
burg orehest1'a provided the music
during i the evening and the St.
Thomas singers were accompanied
by Mrs. McManus. tltev, Fr, Goetz,
'Pastor of St. IViary's church made a
short speech, ,between the acts
thanking
the audience � uoleuce for 'their at-
tendance and appreciation. No
small part of the credit for the suc-
cess 01 the production which will
,be repeated in St, Thomas on Mon-
day (was due to the 'excellent stage
arrangements under the capable
direction of Charles Corbett, Mr,
Corbett has few peel's in this line
of work and the received many
compliments in connection with the
performance,
�re4nnees
read
I3ave you tried Corner's Bread.
recently? Then do it to defy.
:Everybody's lSoingit
It's good enough for Anybody
Our Vienna Weed. is dlelicious.
Try a Loaf Price iic
CHAS, CONNER
Baker and Confectioner
Tree Things
Dearest to a
Woman
We can't very well talk to you here about
the first two, but we can about' the third
your Home. No matter what "fixing."
No matter what embellishments. No
matter what expense you have gone to in
furnishing your home, its good appearance
is largely controlled by the Wall Hang-
ings; the make or mar the harmony of the
whole. Our spring stock is now almost
complete, and our designs almost sure to
suit your taste; and our prices, your de-
sire for economy;
r4Dd Fair eoa
Often the '2heapest—Always the Best
est,; 177.0 r.6:r,•
Sanitary 4)1cil4dlll'lg find
Pressing Parlors
Altering and Repairing
Neatly Done,
Expert French Dry Cleaners
Prices Moderate
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Goods Called for and Delivered
Stand -Store formerly occupied by
H. Wiltse, grocer.
C. JOHNSTON
your money if you are not pleased
with the marvellous performance.
Further we will pay $100.00 to any-
one can show one word or act in
this great production that will
offend the most critical, We want
parents to bring children as it will
be a delight to them, It is the
first time so expensive a company
has played outside the big thea-
tres and We hope you will come
along. Remember the date, -Thurs-
day, April 10th 8 P.M. in Opera
Rouse. The plan opens at Fair's
Books Store on Tuesday April 8th
Tickets are only 25c and 35e, order
early. , 1 ,
Baia Probing
Hydro Accounts
Evidence Shows Mr. McGuigan
Got $85,650 Over Estimate ,he Co+rrl'ear Store
to the • McGuigan contract, and
when the time for settlement came
au extra claim for $412,000 was put
in. Mr. P. W. Sots/nen, a then chief
engineer of the commission, made
deductions for the portion of the
line the company ciid not build,
and issued 'a certificate for $31,083
The (claim went to arbration, but
on the commendation of Mr.
Justice Teetzel, a settlement was
reached for $86,850,
1orThth the McGuigan(cle aim,"(claim"sug-
gested Mr. Rowell, "was than the
construction company was grant-
ed. 1$88,650 in excess of the esti-
mate made by Mr. P. W. Sothman,
your 'engineer.
"I can't' say as to that," replied
Mr. Pope.
"Well, Ss it true that after the
engineer's estimate of $31,083 was
paid (to the comapnythere Was a
further payment of $56,6502"
"Yes," answered Mr. Pope.
The New (Era ,iia not plead very
hard gfor elydro Electriogeas facts
and weref at all suitablelfor CUnton, The
question in other places have had
its opponents and strong ones at
that. With this new turn of af-
fairs we'thinit the Council would be
Wise to wait a few months to see
what this investigation will bring
forth as the Government recently
stated that if the (Contract was
signed it would stand for 30 years.
The Stratford .Beacon, who has
been a hard opponent of the Hydro
had this following note last week:
We were told some two years
ago that the Hydro Eleatic line
teas being constructed ata saving
on the estimates. Now we have the
admission
he towers alone cost $01,050 that
thader a
fulls 'he report sof 7Iydrol-,Elects ceex-
penditures was not presented to
the Legislature,
Toronto, March 20. -Deep and
wide is the investigation Which the
Opposition will make into the ac-
counts of the Hydro -Electric
Power Committee was taken up
entirely with figures concerning
the McGuigan contract for the
construction of the Niagara trans-
mission line. Engineers' certifi-
cates to the number of 225 were sub-
mitted to the scrutiny of Mr. Ro-
well and his lieutenants. Alt the
end of the sitting a motion was
made 'for the attendance of Miele
A. Gaby, chief engineer of the com-
miesion ; Prof, Muralt, of Ann
Arbor 'Mich., a sub eoutractor, and
Mr. F. R. Me&ui an.
Major W. W. Pope, e sec red r
the Hydro -Electric ' (Power Cene-
mission, ' was the only witness ex-
amined. IIs spoke tranquilly dur-
ing the whole proceeding.
The evidence furnished goes to
show that the original contract
trade with the McGuigan Company 1
Was for 293 miles of line, but the
commission
had power
ddor
Live OM ICI Live
Fresh Groceries Arriving Daffy
FRUITS -Bananas, Oranges. Lein
ons, Grape Fruit, Marmalade Oran-
ges, Pineapples, also Green Apples
FISH aea Finnan Haddies, Fresh
Water Herring, Trout, Cod Pisii,
and Smoked Herring.
FRESH[ FOR SATURDAY.
Lettuce, Clelery, Green Onioas,
Ripe Tomatoes and Cabbage,
HIGHEST MARKET PRICES FOR
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,BUTTER AND EGGS.
AC CALL L
SOLICITED.
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tale away from the
mileage. E. E.
Y4 The
result 'vas that sixteen miles of the •
line were bat 7iy another con- l
tracting firm. A relay was added 1 H +u in $ fl i Y o r
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We are Ready
Ready with the .finest line of
SHOES AND OXFORDS
for everybody that it has.
been our pleasure to show.
Ready to Serve You
Carefully and Satis-
factorily,
Ready with the best values
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