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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1912-08-15, Page 5„ asiemenemenernimenameneenrimme ABOUT RINGS There has been a lot of care and time expended in selecting this RING stock of ours. Quite a good deal of money, too, for we wanted, above all things, as complete as we could possibly get it. Wehave some particu- larly handsome stone con- structions for ladies. Also attractive effects for -gentlemen. Some of Uteri sell for $2.00 and from that price go anWay up to over a HUNDRED DOLLARS , Then we have some cute little Rings for the younger folk for $1.00 and thereabouts. You will be perfectlysafe if YOU depend -upon this store for your Ring Needs • W. 11. IRIVAR JEWELER And OPTICIAN Birth• s, Marriages & Deaths PIRTHS. FIALE-1n Clinton, on Tuesday, Aug- ust 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Hale, a son. CRAIG—In Olin*, on Monday, Aug- ust 12th, to Mr, and Mrs. John Craig, a son. • DEATHS: DICKENSON —ln Brantford, on Mon- day, August 121-,11, •Daxrd Dickens -one - Aged 82 years. JOHNSON—In Clinton, on Tuesday, August 13th, 1,hos. D. Johnson, aged 57 years and 2 months, RAPSON—In Clinton. on Friday Aug - net inh, Hester Rapson, aged 68 years and '7 months. WATTS—In Clinton, • on Monday, August 12th. Mrs. Hannah Watts, • aged 86 years and 6 months. BROWN—At Elm Park, Edmonton, Alberta, on Monday, August 5th, Leona Ruth, daughter of Mr. and .01re. Richard A. Brown. Code rich & serious accident was narrowly averted on the river here. last Thurs- day night, when the motor boat of Mr. Manion. Longboat, ran into a row- boat, containing women and children. One of the ladies received a bad blow from the bow of the boat when it etruck. No serious damage was done, however, beyond a bad scare and a broken oar. We were pleased to see Mr. Lee out again, and soon he will be able to at- tend to his business and hotel as usual. Frightened by the snapping of the breaching of the harness, a horse -driven by Charles and. James Vivean, of this. place, who were delivering goods In the district Saturdaynight dashed down the road, throwing the two out as it plunged down a hill. Both were bruised severely. Charles, who clung to the reins and was dragg- ed same considerable distance, was battered up especially, but nothing serious is anticipated. But this was, not all. Continuing in its road career, the infuriated horse crashed into, an approaching carriage containing Mr. and Mrs. William Walters of the township,throwing the two out and i resulting n the breaking of three ribs on the part of Mrs. Walters. Both rigs are practically total wrecks. De Whitley, of Goderich, was hurried to the scene of the accident and accord- ing to the latest reports all are pro- gressing favorably. CLINTON COAL YARDS Tar& Opposite G. T.R. Station All kinds 01 Coal on, hand— Chestnut Solt Coal Stove Blacksmith Furnace Coke Kenitel Coal and Wood 3 and 4 -inch size— The Tile is of the very best quality. Brick to Order. FORBES Phone 52. District & ffithrrn 'QO • LUCkffOw . Earl 136gues was knocked down and • very severly injured by an automobile • recently, It seems that the injured boy was to pass a rig did not see the car coming in the opposite direction, brit rode in front of it, and before the driver, Mr. Vanstone, ,of Wingham, could stop the boy was. knocked off the wheel, fie was picked up and taken- to Dr. Elliott's office, where he was found to have sustained a broken aelele and other minor injuries. The bicycle was a total wreck, ) Mrs. Ed. Purvis and infant child, of ILucknow, died on Saturday, the 12th inst. Mr. Bert Yulll, of Winnipeg, is vis- iting at the home of George Douglas. St. Helens Mrs, Firth, Of London, is visiting at the home of Mrs. A. S. Miller: Miss Elizabeth Miller is visiting friends in Godvrich. . Miss Fraser, of Galt, is visiting her `St uncles. Messrs. oe and Archy Andes - son, • , Mrs. Janaes St in, .of Yeilowgrass., Sask., is visitiog frsencls here. Mr. and Mrs. James R, Gaunt and Mrs. Ed. Thorns visited at Benmiller yesterday, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Ryan, of God- erich, are spending a few days at Alm Ryan's farm here, Blyth. Two rinks of the Lucknow bowlers who were on an automobile tour, stopped here last Friday to play two of the local rinks, the result being that they were twelve up on one rink and four clown on the other. There were 050 tickets sold here for the Sunday school picnic to Goderich. Mrs. S. A. Popplestone entertained a number of the ladies of the Pres- byterian Church Thursday afternoon. Dr. Milne and wife returned from an automobile trip to Toronto, Flamilton and other places. . Varna Mrs. Fenwick, of London, and her two little children are visiting at Mr. John Beatty's, Miss Zella Esler,daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Eisler, is home on a visit from Minneapolis. Mr, Geo. W. Copeland, of Hayfield, has received the contract for carrying the mail between Hayfield and Sea - forth, also beteeen eie..se''"•”- acid Bruceffefd for a term of four years, " A most successful garden perty was held last Thursday night under the auepices of the English Church in Mr, T. J. McAsh's grove. The Clinton brass band was present and rendered a fine program. The receipts at the gate were about 8140. Miss Maggie Reid, accompanied by her sister-in-law, Mrs. John Reid, and the latter's two little chilnren, have left for Victoria, B. 0. Miss Reid goes on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Fos- ter, and Mrs. Reid goes tr.? join her husband, who went out a couple of months ago. • Itippen Mr., Wes. Harvey has left for ehe West with airier of fine horses, • His destination will be Moose Jaw. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taylor and Ern.'" est Jones, of London. have been here spending a few days with. relatives. The Misses Bertha and Carrie Mc- Kenzie, of Toronto, are here visiting their' parents, Mr. and Mrs, A. Me - Kenzie. Robert Smillie, of the London road, Tuckersinith Township, has a field of corn which is attracting general at- tention. Mrs. Donald • McKenzie, son and daughter of Bayfield, are guests at A. McKenzie's. . The Messrs. Hay, of Listowel, are making great improvements to the grain elevator here, by potting in a cement foundation and installing a gasolie engine. General regret is hit over the death of Mrs. Pennington, of Alberta, nho left Kippen for the West only a few months rgne . Mr, Ed. Cudmore, of Halkirk, Al- berta, who recently underwent two operations at Red Deer Hospital, has recovered sufficiently to be removed to the home of his sister, Mrs, NOWT:, of Vancouver. Though still very weak he is makingsteady improvement. Miss Carrie Mills is visiting her brother John and sister Mary in De- troit, TuckerSMith Mrs. Doig and family, of the Soo, Mich., are summering on their farm in Tuckersmith, but Mr. Doig has re- turned to the Soo. He is just recover• ing from a very severe accidennwhich befell hiin a couple of weeks ago. He was assisting in carrying a box up- stairs, when hp fell, fracturing a cou- ple of ribs. The Voters' List,—The voters' list for this township for the current year has been issued. rhe list contains the names of 788 voters. ' Of these 613 are eligible to vote at both parliament- ary and menicipal elections, 145 at municipal elections only. and 31 at. parliamentary elections only, thus making 758 ir.unicipal electors and 644 parliamentary voters. There are 60 fe- male voters and 444 who are eligible to serve as jurors. Last year there were 793 names on the roll or 5 more than this year. ' Last year there were 869 municipal voters or 102 more than this year. Last year there 741 parlia— mentary voters or 97 more than this year; The Council: --At the last -meeting of the Tuckersinith Council the sum Animmomeoevemama, • Our Auni==To Please BRINGS CUSTOMERS BACK Furniture buyers at this store invariably come back when they want more, and bring their friends with them, To Use Our Furniture is to prove that it is as good as it looks, and that is saying a whole lot. Substantial Furniture can be bought here at money- saving rates. 'Why not secure what you need now . while prICOS. are so favorable, Atkinson & Dunford Furniture Dealere and Funeral Directors --Phone 104 NIGHT AND S1JNDY liALLS—Phone No, 127 or Phiine 16 • of 58 was granted to assist in the eenetrection of a sidewalk in Eg• moncivUle and the board. of manage - meat of Egmondville were given per. mission to censirtict a crossing over the road in that village. Mr, James Martin having declined to act as weed inspector, Mr. John Murray was ap- pointed to act in that capacity. The sum of $81.. was authorized to be paid to Mr. Angus McDonald as the town- ship's share in the, £cDona1d. award, tenderThe f the M0chelI Bridge Co., for the constroctiork of „ the new bridge at W. G. Broad' ot's was ac cepted, the tender price being52,400 the company to do all -ork in con nection with the bridge fpd to pur- chase the old structure at one cent per pound, The next meeting of the council will be held on Saturday, Aug- ust 24th, at 10 o'clock. Mullett Miss Mabel Brown and daughter of Mr. Samuel Brown has been engaged as teacher of S. S. No, 2. The young lady has been teachingdown in Lamb - ton County and has been successful in her teaching, David Kirkonnell, of near Brussels, is spending a few weeks with his sis ver, Mrs, Fred Caldwell. Mrs. Wm. Snell and Miss Marguerita of Seaforth, spent Sunday with Miss Minnie Gray. Edward Crawford isspending this week at Niagara as a delegate for the Sons of England Lodge,of Londesboro, while there he will visit Mrs. Langly also. On Saturday the barn of Charles Rogerson was struck by lightning and burnt to the ground. No live stock was burnt but some implements and a quantity of hay was destroyed. The loss is partly covered by insur- ance. Mr, Rogerson is out West at present. Mr, Rodgerson had 51000 in- surance on the barn and $1300 on the contents. Miss Evelyn Hill spent a few days last week with Stratford friends. Mrs e Edward Modgridge, of Mee - ford, is spending a few weeks with her brother, H. Modgridge'of Auburn,a,nd also Mrs. Hesk of 8th Concession. Mrs, Charles Rogerson was the guest of Mrs. Jno. Warwick, of Seaforth, one day last. John Johnsuif has begun threshing again and George East and Albert. Radford are engaged with him for Ile seas,on. Mr. Johnson was laid off a few days last week ,with a slight attack of appendipites. Mrs. C. Manning, of ,Londesboro, is ifiedee the doctors care and Mrs. .John. Grainger'of 12th Concession is taking treittment for her health in Clinton at present. We hope for their speedy recovery, Londesboro Rev. MacOallum occupied the pulpits of Burns ani Knox church( s last Sunday and will also supply next Sunday, ,The attendance was small owing to the rain. John Mannine and wife of Wood- stock, made a visit to his father and brother for a few days. " Frank Trickett, who has been with Charles Manning for a few years has gone on a trip to his home in England. I Hutton got a car of shorts this week. • R. Adams got a car of coal this week and expects another about the end of the month. Mrs. Thuel, of Brussels, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hill, Dr. .los. Walker, his mother and wife and children after a pleasant visit left here Thursday morning for Chat- ham for a short visit at the home of his wife and then proceed to Dakota. The Misses Campbell, of Winnipeg, who have visited their grandfather for some time return home on Satur- day morning. I. Hutton has now got the dam made safe for some time and owing to the scarcity of men and teams will quit till after harvest. There seems to be some chicken thieves around our burg as two owners are complaining about their work, At one place they were seared and at the other they succeeded in ,getting some, Eggs are up here to 24e a dozen. 'What will the winter bring forth Sugar can be bought here for $5.40 A Cwt. • Misses Katie and Julia Brown spent Friday with their grandmother, Mrs. R. Beown, of Clinton. Miss Keziah Brown, who has been teaching school' in Swag, Ontario, is visaing friends here for a few weeks. Mr. Frank Trickett, of Londesboro left on Teesday for a tri to hln land. He has been in this neigbborhood for several years and will be much missed the besti of health. in church and other circles. He is on Miss Uldene McLean is visiting a business trip and does not know if with friends in Winghara. be will return or not. We hope he Messrs. Thomas and Willie Brandon spent Sunday at Baylield. Mr. Austine Budge of Creemore spent anle,y with Mr. Peter "Budge. Mr, and Mrs Youill Morgan of De troit, are guests at L. I. illiams Mr. Joseph Stalker, and Miss Luella, of Wingbam, are the guests of Mrs. Dan Geddes, Misses Mettle and Addie Maxwell of Belgrave spent a few days inBlyth last week, taking in the Goderich ex cursion. Rev. Kilpatrick is taking his holi days, and Rev. Mr. Ferguson will preach next Sunday evening in the Methodist Church. The regular meeting of the Belgrave Farmers' Club will be held in Belgrave on Tuesday evening, August 20th Subject—"Hogs and Sheep". popular young couple left, by tee 1 ; 10 p. in, train on a trip to the %yestern States, • Loudon Road. Mr, a1 Mrs John Layton, of Lon- don, are visiting at his brother's, Mr. and Mrs, George Layton, ' Mr, Albert Livermore rethrue'd to Toronto on Wednesday morning after a two weeks holiday at the home of his parents, Mr, and Mrs, H. Liver- more. N„ If it is good weather next week, most of the spring grain will be cut. Another gang of Indians arrived this week to pull flax on the farm of Mr. Charles Reid. . Miss Minnie McCartney. of Detroit, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Gr'eorge Hanley. , Porter's 11111 Mts. Sterling has returned home after spending a month at Port Stan- ley. Miss Marjorie Hamby. of Belmont, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. S. McPhail. Mrs, S. Dawson and two children, of Springbank, visited over Sunday at John Uox's, Alm Dawson returned home on Monday, the boys staying at their grand parents. Miss Olive Cox and Mr. Art Patton Lspinene.t. Sunday at W. L. Keys, Babylon Miss Own, of Toronto, and Mrs. Walker of New York are visiting at John Torrance's. Mrs. James McDonald, who has been in Clinton Hospital undergoing an operation is expected home this weeis ks. elViola Sennett and -Miss Lavine Hilloce have returned home, having spent a month at Sault St. Marie. Glen McDonald, of Detroit, is visib- ing under the parental roof. Miss Addle Cox is spending a few days at her brothers in Colborne. Miss Minnie Jahnston is spending a fen days at Munroe. Leeburn Mrs, A. H. Olutton returned home from Goderich on Monday, where she had been visiting friends for a few days. Mr. George Patton from Pickford. Michigan, is visiting his relatives in this vicinity. Miss Edith Horton and Mrs. Horace Horton and daughter Evelyn visited inHohnesville arid Clinton on Satur- day night and Sundey. Mr. H. A. Horton is having an art- esian wel1.1,nr,ed by Mr. R. Grant from near Ripley.. Mr. John Fennell is busy preparing for to build a cement abutment for his bridge over the creek near his barn. A good number of our vicinity at- tended the funeral on Tuesday of the late Henry Zoellner, which took place from their family residence to the Colborne Cemetery, Rev. Mr. ton cenducted rhe services at the house and grave, 'Our deepest sym- pathy goes out to those who have been bereaved. Brucefield Mrs. Thornton, who has been visit - in at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Woods, leas returned to her home near Belleville. ,„ E. Pattison has moved into George Swan's house. James Ross continues very love. His daughter Mrs. Todd, of Toronto, is at present visiting Mrs. Foote, of Thedford, sang a beautiful solo in the Presbyterian Church on Sabbath evening. It was much appreciated by the audience. Messrs. Lizzie and GladTs Aiken - head, of London, are spending their vacation at the home l of W. Aiken. head. Mr, Seibert, formerly of the Fann- ers Bank of our village, visited in our village last week. He expects to go ,to Cobalt shortly. John Aikenhead and wife, of Lon- don, are visiting friends in the neigh- borhood. Mr. Hemely and wife, of Dakota, who have been visiting their daughter Mrs. Dan Munroe have teturned home. Miss Hazel Forrest, of London, is the guest of Mrs. George Forrest, Stanley. Miss Annabell Petrie entertained her Sabbath School class on Tues- day afternoon. The little girls spent a very happy time. Uelgrave Mrs. 5, Bobier spent a week with friends in London. ' Mr. Adam Halliday is not enjoying Mrs. Mcblath and three daughters, wive have been visiting the formers niece, Mrs. Wm, Lyon, near Londes- boro, for a couple of weeks, have re- turned to their home in Clinton. Mr, and Mrs, J. E. Roberton, called on Londesboro friends :ant week. Mr. Robertson has been appointed Prin. cipal of the Mt. Forest Public school. -- Miss Marjorie Lyon is spending a week with her cousin, Miss Winnie Mchlath in Clinton. Stanley Last week the Graham Bros. had the misfortune to lose a valualne horse and a short time before Mr. John Mc- Cowan al80 lost a valuable animal. • Mr, Thee, Baird is putting an addi- tion to his dwelling house. He built the cement foundation last week. Mr. Jas. Spackman, of Bayfield was the contractor. , • Rev. John McEwen and bride ar- tived at the hoine of his father, Mr. Mal. McEwen at the end of last week. They came from Penetanguishene. the home of the bride After visiting friends for a few days, they will re- turn to their charge in Fort William, Ontario, ' Mr. Elugh Gilmour left on Tuesday for Hamilton to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge of the 1. 0. 0 F. Inspector and Mrs. Tom, of God- erich, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Haird last Thursday evening. Saturday at 12 : 30, at the residence of the bride's brotherin-law, Police Sergeant McDonald, 480 Colborne street, London, Miss Jean Anderebn, fifth daughter of the late John An- derson, of Seauley Township, Huron County, was married to William Win- der, son of Henry Winder, ot London, and who is A wel1known express mes- senger on the Pere Marquette Rail. way, running between London and Windsor. The ceremony was per. formed by Rev, W. R. McIntosh,B..D., of Ring Street Presbyterian Chureh, Mr, Olie Courtice and wife of Lena - bridge are visiting at his father's, Mr. A. J. (Jourtice's. Mr. T. E. Elford of Buffalo, spent Sunday at his father -in-laws, Mr. A. J. Courtice's. ' Mr. Brown, of the Guna & Langlois Company spent a few days at Mr. N. W. Trewartha. Mrs, McRoberts ,and children, of London, are visiting her brothers here. Rev. Mr.' and Mrs. meoorreiah left Monday for a three weeks visit to his fathers at Trowbridge. Rev. Mr. McCormick 'has arranged , that Rev. Mr, Kilbride, Of Trowbridge, will take his work here tor the next Iwo Sundays and Rev. Mr. Oreene,the third. " Mr. Lewis Lashbrook, of Mitchell, spent Sunday at Ur. Ezra Pickards, Mr and Mrs. Tang, of Kentucky, left Tuesday for London-enroute to their home. Miss D. A. llolmee was called to goderich on Saturday on account of her sister's illness, Mrs. Robt. McKen- zie who we are sorry to learn is still very low. Her many friends hope to in the presence of only the irareechate 1 hear of a speedy recovery. relatives. The bride was unattended, Misa'SeraleTebbutt is visiting at her and after the ceremony and lunch the brothere-'dif file Maitland. Watch Faults Does Your Watch Run Correctly ? If Not, let us repair it for you. It may be only 'dirty, and need cleaning, or stop for'. lack of oete -Whatever t he Reason, don't de- lay. WE give thorough examina- tion and regulation FREE. . Anything, more eoste as little as satiefactory work can be done, Pi. J. Grigg Jeweler and Optician Issuer of Marriage Licenses Mr. William Stanley Sundayed on the Maitiand. The Women's Missionary Society is to be held this week at the home of Mrs. Geo. Holland, a ten cent tea will be served. Mr. Smith and family at this rills ge bave moved to Groderich. Mr, Edward Levis met with what might have been a very serious acci- dent on Friday last Nene digging a well at the Methodist P,arsonage at Benmiller, where it caved in and cov- ered him up to the cheek It was three hours before he was got out of the well, by this time he was quite exhausted and was not able to be brought home until the next day. hut at present he is improving nicely, Hie many friends hope to see him around again soon. ef ++4,f++++ ••••++++ ++ ++ • + + * • ,PERSONALS. : • • • It is the desire of -the 4. publishers that an should. • take -an interest in this • coluntit of ' THE NEW • ERA. If you haie friends • • vlSithig yonee or are gtn + • • m• e. g away for a 'pip; leave' • weird or send itort'a PoSh Z L++4+++++,••••••44+'44- +4! Senialsosrtavh1.ai-b el Duni, f I, delsb.i.i.:11't. ' Mrs. 'A. Morris ,spent blondaY tin tng i' Stawrrat.f jorohd.n, Ran" was In to this week. - Mr. Stewart Jackson left for.New York 'Pee Thursday. . ;••,, e • Mrs. Williams is vieiting at the hornet Of Mrs. Robb Mifer, Set 'Mies Catherine Archibald, of Et - ora, is visiting Mrs. W. We Fatelan, bliss *threw Steele,. tifOoderieh tulesow.niship, is visiting liriO'sdni „ Mrs. W. J. Stevenson ,•, and her mother are visiting in Corerwall and Ottawa. . The family of T. A. Greig,' with their guests, spent Friday last in Goderich. Mr, Edward Hampson, of Ottawa is visiting at the home of Mr. John Middleton, bliss Lizzie Chidley, of strutter% Is ut present the guest of her aunt Mrs. Shepherd. Mr. Walter Jackson, rletu'ilned to Brantford Ion Thursday ,after holi, flaying in town. Mies Mary Taylor, of Princes's- street, is spending a week, vesetInre friends at Blyth. Rev. T. Davidson. formerly of Varna. was 'calling Orb freends in town, on Monday. Mr. James Reid, jr., of Stretteorele is sp.en,ding his holidays yisittleig 11 11 tt Mrs. Shier and sons left foal Tole - ,onto 'Wedriesd,ay, where thy will reside for the future. '1Viiss Staile Wiggington left for Toronto, 'Monday last, to attend/ the Imillin'ery openings there. , Mr. john Shaw", , of town, is spend- ing -a few days with Jr. ,T,‘ Mc- Knight, lot the London Mr. John MacGregor, of London -1 bore, is visiting thie week with hie Oster, Mrs. fWiggengton, queen St. Miss A.Cowing, of ,town, heel as her guests *hes Week, her ,stsleri with her two daughters, froth \ • . Mr. Harry Twitchell spent a few days ixi Brantford this week, He witnessed the baseball game that TaskReve.rMWioenWaliehii, of W atei. Loo, is spending a couple of weeks with Mr. aind Mrs. Joseph Izzarti, God-, erich township. _ Mr. jeck Wiseman, of the Bank of Montreal, Trenton, came up ou Morse day to spend his three weeks vacation at his home here. Mrs. Wigginton, Master Jack and Mr. blacaregor, spent Sunday at the hocne of Mr. and Mrs, Izzaeid, auderleb. township. Dr. W. T. and Mrs. HolleWaY: who have been. visiting in town feae the past week, left on Monday, oeMeer return to Petealboro. ,MIssee Marion and Marjoeie Dun- lop, ef Springfield, Ont., are visit- ing their 'brother Mr. R. T. Dunlop, 01 the Molson,s 'Bank. Miss Gla dye Cho even has r esum ed her work in (Couch & Cos'. Prig Goods store, after a eleaeant va- eation, speint at Bayfield. • Mrs. T. McKenzie and children of Clirtton, are, at present visiting with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. 'Nesblie at Blyth. Mrs, Joeeph Taylor and d'aughtee DON'T PASS THIS August is here and now is the time when our stock must be lowered, as we must have room for our new fall stock when it arrives, The time is short in which to do this, but we are determined that during the next few weeks all lines of spring and summer goods will be cleared out, and room made for heavy fall goods. massAmmsnautenteursaviecumsramear.amarRaz Big Price Reductions will be made on the Foliewing Lines. Ladies Whitewear—TA7aists, Underskirts, gowns, Drawers, Corset Covers, Etc, Men's, Women's and Clildr'en's Cotton Hose Children's Wash Dresses, Blouses, Etc. All lines of Wash Goods Men's, Women's and Chi'dren's Boots and Shoes Men's and Boy's Clothing, Hats and Underwear. Buy Here and Save Money During August, Plumsteel Bros. SMALL PROFITS MORE BUSINESS es'. of Toronto me visiting at the • Mich., who has been on a, tripe* are visiting at the home of Mass White, Rattenbury street. Er. day lN. furHa rrrofiyro doe: his ft.mot,an rSinan.tturtiep to the West; after sever,a1 weeks visit with. his another here. Rev. Geo. S.Patterson and wife were in town en Wednesday the guests cit Mr. and Mrs'. W.Bellya4 before returining :hi -Toronto. 1VIesers Ray Centel= and Nixon Welsh are expecteld holism on Sat- urday from London, where they nave been 'attending Military S?h°°l Misses Agnes, Babe and JeanChidley will (return today frOhn "The televelands" where they have been holidaying f or the past mo 1n t sh e. Mise Lillie Lindsay, of Toroiato, was called tholme from Nova Scotia' where she has been nursing, owitng Ltorbtdhseaiylln. ,,ess ef her fathereMn. J.Robertson, Mein, Dr., Mc- Callum, lalln- Margaret Wisetaska and :Mr. Jack Wiseinjeen went • to Baryfield on Thursday for a eenunin of weeks. Miss Jean Gilchrist, of Saginaw, the Lakes is visiting her mothen Mrs, 'Gilchrist, before returining the States. • Mrs. (capte Chambers and Miss Mary, of Port 'Ettamon, have been' visiting relativein Croderich, 'awn were the guests of Mrs. W.T!.,O'Neint over Sunday. 1V1r. land Mrs. 3', W. Hill, of Oxbow, Sask., are visiting with Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Levis and other friendeini town. The 'visitors are panents 01 Mon W. p1tsstee1. Mrs. 'W. .3 Malloy and two; Chan area, who have been visiting at Mr. and Mrs. J.Twitchells', returned to their hoarie In•Londonl,to-day. They were accompanied by Misses Ida, and Clara Twitelvell, who will Spend a couple ef weeks in the city.. Mr. and Mrs. Fred k'otts, of Cleve land, Ohio., who have been visiting at the home of Mr Geo. Potts, expect to return to their home on Friday. Their daughter Miss Edith, who has been the guest of Mrs. W. B. Whitely, for several weeks, will return with them. Guelph District is "whooping it sin" ever the liaise of natest, in the A .45.;17.•17,e0rder. E X 'T Hoover Wins Ontario Cup at Toronto (Special to New Era) Toronto, Aug. 15, 2 p. m. ---Hoover's Rink won the Ontario Cup at Toronto by defeating Hastings by a score of 15 to, -1.3,. His rink will play in the Butt Torphy Contest to- morrow morning only 16 rinks compating. The press report on Thursday morning gave great praise to Hoover's rink. Here it is: In the Ontario, which was twice won by the London. Thistles' combination of Abbott and Scott, the West are aga.in favorites. Their hope is J. B. Hoover, of Clinton, who displayed on Wednesday some of the nerviest and best play ever seen on the Granite lawn. He defeated Lightbourn, of Toronto, in the semi-finals by 7 shots. ' His victims in the Ontario are:—Stone, Elore, 16 to to; Wood, Toronto, 15 to 9; Hargraft, Toronto, 12 to 11; McEwen, Weston, 16 to 15; Scott, London, 12 tO IT; and Ure, Woodstock, 14 to 13. Tom Hastings of Toronto won his semi final from Dr. Gallanough in a garrison finish, a 3 and a 2 .in the last two ends, gave him a victory by one shot, 14 to 13. Ontario Trophy. Semi -Final Hastings, Canadas.... 14 Galla.nough, Victorias....12 Clinton E. G. Courtice P. Towne J. Taylor J . Hoover, .... 2 1 Hoover. . . The following was the above word— AT THE DOMINION TOURNEY. The twentieth annual competi- tion ear ehe Dominion Lawn Bowl- ing Trophy presented by Heenan Walker and Sons started, lelonelaWe oni the; ,greeme of the Graineee, Vie- t aria, Gemada arid Queen City Clubs) Toronto. There were 140 rinks sof- tered, which reakee a total of 560 bowlers nonaireeting for the big trio - ploy. Following are the games nlayed by the Clinton clu,b1— • WALKER TROPHY. • lst Roun d • Hoover 22, Armstrong, PaekcIale,11 ‚end. Round, lio,oVer. 11 IMcTaggart, Toceonto, 14 Finals Victorias P. Detmold J, Doran W. A Hargraves E T Lightbourne-14 Hastings... —.11 set up in type before we rcceived ONTARIO CUP. 2nd. Ronald. 5tone, Elora, 10 3nd Round' ,Wood,' Toronto, 9 ltb. Round. Hargrraf,t, Toronto, 11 5th Round. Hoover 16 Hoover 15 Hoover 12 Hoover 16 Hoover 12 I. oevee, 14 ,McEwen, Weston, 15 6th Round. Scott, London, 11 Rouud, • Ure, Woodeto,elts it