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CIJNION NEW ERA
CLINTON, ONTARIO, TIIIMSDA,Y, AUGUST 5 1926
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S E OF RE111.1kANTS'
From our " Piece Goods" Section, consisting of crepes,
„ voiles, broadcloths and other popular fabrics.
A quantity of these have accuniulated during the sum-
mer season which we will clear on Friday or Saturday at
One-half Price.
The balance of our stock of summer wash goods,,will be
substantially reduced in price.
Broadclothes, reg, 85c and 95c yd. on sale at 59c
Voiles, reg. 75c nnd $1.00 yd. on sale at 59c
Rayon crepes and other silk and cotton crepes,
reg. $1.19 and $1.50, on sale at. 98c
PONY VOTES will be given in double quantities' on
sales made on Friday and Saturday.of this week,
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UTFITTING1
Right DOW, 101811 the therIDOMeter is beginning to flirt with the
eighties is when OMstock of Thin Things will be appreciated.
We've been getting ready for this weather for some time. Step
in .and take a look at our Summer Suits and Toggery..•
Suits in Tropical Woreted• and Light Tweeds
•$15.00, $1e.5I) to $25.00
Odd Trousers in White Ducks, Palm Beach and Flannels
$3 .00, $3 .50, $5.00 to $8.50
Cool Athletic and Ilalbeiggan Tinder -wear
$1.50 and $2.00 per Suit
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oft Shirts in choice patterns arid made by the hest makers
$1.O, $2•:e0, $2,50o $3.50 - •
Men's Bathing ISlitt'S ale -Wool, in a variety of patterns
Special at $2.50
•. Straw and Panama Hats -New Silence-.
. 60e, $1.00, $1,25, $1.50 to $6.50
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"A Square Deal for Every Man "
LOCAL MARKETS.
Wheat, $1.30.
• Oats, 45c • to 50c.
Buckwheat, 70c. •
Barley, 60o.
• Butter, :30c to 32c.
Eggs, 20e to 27c.
Live Ifogs; $12.75,
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
• Mr. and George H. Chanter Of Lon-
don announce the engagement of
their eldest daughter, Helen Wilhel-
menia, to Mr. John Melvyn Elliott,
of S.i.nibury, son. of Mr, J. W. Elliott
and the late Mrs. Elliott, of Clinton,
the iriarriage to take place early in
August,
THE PONY CONTEST.
The results in the pony contest, an-
nounced up to lastnight, are as fol-
lows:
Jack Cree . . . .. .497,475
D. Kennedy : . .. .478,900
• P. Cantelon .345,025
R. lliott . -98,975
L.Brown . . e 88,900
The ballot box. will remain open un-
til ten o'clock Monday evening, in-
stead of ,Saturday evening, and the
pony will be •presented to the win-
ner at the Star Theatre on Friday
evening, Aug, 13th.
S.The pony may arrive this week, in
which ease it will be one ex.hibitiou
until 'the contest closes.
LACROSSE NOTES. "
• It was a off day for the Clinton
lacrosse team on Friday when they
went to Stratford and were beaten in
a. score of 8-0 by a team welch they
havP easily held to an almost, minus
score on more than one ocealdon.
They were late starting theegame
and Clinton played a lean short, when
W.• Mach' was injured at the eom-
meneement of the game.
The •story was different on 'rues-
darlowever, when the smart St.
Marys team eame up and played the
locals on their own ground, being de-
feated in a score of 6-4. It 'was the
cleanest lacrosse game seen this sea-
son, not a single penalty (being meted
out, The absence of all rough tac-
ties gave the opportunity for sone
fine combination plays, and a really
fine game resulted. ••
',Clinton has to again defeat St.
Marys to . secure seeded lace in
the grlotip. T. S. Meath refereed the
genie. The score by periods was 0-3,
3-3, 4-4 and finally 6-4, giving the
spectators no end of thrills. '
The teams: )
• St Marys -A. Stephens, P. Yates,
G. 11/lassie, L Richardson, R. Near, C.
Ready, G. Stevens, V'. Noble, M. Dun,
nell, W. Wilmore and Mk •Sandercott.
101intoe-W. Fulford, N. McNeil,
W. Meta, ea Fulford, L. Cook, N.
Cook, R. Middleton, K. Roberton,
Mutch, F. Mach, R. MeEwan,
SYLVESTER-rLA:VIS.
A charming wedding took place at
seven -thirty Tuesdayseteventhge July.
27th, at the home of Mrs. Harriett
Levis, Rev. A. A. Holmes officiating,
when Edna Pearl, youngest daughter
of Mrs. Levis and the late George
Lavis, became the bride of Ur. Allan
'Grant Sylvester of Toronto.
MissEnime Levis, sister of the
bride, presided at the piano, playing
soft •bridal mesie, and during the
signing of the register, Dr. Fred
Thompson sang "0 Promise •Me,"
Miss Levis wore a becoming gown
of orchid georgette with hat to
match. -
'Simmer flowers and a proeusimi of
roses and carnations were effectively
used in the decoration of the house,
with tan palms and fens. "-
The •beide was escorted by her
brother, 14r. J. Bart La.vis, who gave
her in marriage. Her only attend-
ants were Miss Elva Levis as brides-
maid and little Graee ‘Lavis, the
beide's niece, as flower girl, gowned.
in pale yellow georgette and tarry-
ing a" beautiful basket of mauve
sweet peas. ,4. H. Metezeile, Plim.B.,
of Tomato was the best man.
The bride was a charming picture
in her -gown of shell pink georgette
'with trimmings of ,rose Point lace
over' pink flat crepe. The bridal
e'en of white silk net was 'banded to
•the beicle's pretty hair with a French,
ruche and a coronet of pearls and or-
ange blossoms. Long white .gleves
• and white shoes were -event and the
bride carried a shower of butterfly
roses, orchids and lily -of -the -valley.
Her only ornament was.a handsome
string' of graduated pearls, and she
wore the groom's 'gift a platinum
wrist watch. t '
Miss Elva Levis wore a lovely
frock of powder blue crepe with Tong
bodice and flared skirt and silver
shoes and stockings. A large blue
and silver picture hat was worn ancl
she carried a colonial bouquet of
$weetheart roses anti lily -of -the -vale
A reception was held later, when -a
lauffet slipper was served to fifty
guests. The bride' table was attrac-
ively ranged with yellow i os...s and
ferns and Summer flowers were Used
throughout the rooms. Mrs. Levis
received in a smart costume of crepe
romaine with' silver trimmings and a
,corsage of orchids, M1'..Aglles SY1-
' vaster, the briclegrooni's mother, was
handsomely gowned . in Eat crepe
•With corsage of clerk zed roses.
• Mr. and Ms's. Sylvester left later
•on eeinotor trip. The bride -went
away in a smart gown Of sand crepe,
eomhined vete georgette and trim-
naings of gold. With this she wore a
Wrap of satin mohair lined with sand
kaehe cloth, and small Fehch velour
• hat. Blonde shoes were worn. ' Mr.
• land Mrs, Sylvester' will live at 47
411(1166 Ave., Lawrence Perk, To -
THEY ARE GRATEFUL, •
\ The Tjospital Board desire' to thank
very cordially Mr, and Mrs. Ephriam
Snell fdr their hospitality,,iiin the re-
cent occasion of the •Box,. 8'00411 and
Birthday Celebration at "Itayen Bar -
They. wish, also, to include in their
grateful remembrance, all who helped
through their music or in other ways.
As the Annual Hospital Bazaar is
to he held in thd latter end of Sep-
tember, all eontribUting friends are
asked to please male leady.
CONTRACT LET.
The contract for building the new
Collegiate Institute has been let -to
M.T. A. Ivey,- Toronto, and work has
been coninienced this week. It is ex-
pected the building will be ready to
go into after the Christths holidays.
1VIr. Ivey's tender was the lowest
one received, there being a difference
of over $20,000 between the highest),
and loweet tender. It is believed,,
however, that Mr. Ivey knows his
business aed that a good job will re-
sult
LITTLE LOCALS. . '
Miss 011ie Lawrence haaczecepteci a
school at Coldwater.
Mr. S. S. Cooper A about again al-
most as well as ever after his ser-
ious illness.
13 tINTERS ion CARRY LICENSE
'Huntets and those who frequent the
fore'sts, of Ontario will hereafter he
called upon to ,pay $2.00 for the prie-
ilege of carrying a gun. This provis-
ion applies to, all iyho desire to ha-ve
a gun and they will be required. to
Tincure' gun licenses before being ale
lowed to carry weapons in the
este this year,' according to amend;
inents made by the Ontario Legisla-
ture of the Ontario Game and. Fishes
Act.
A LARGE LEAF
A rhubarb leaf, gi!own in the gar-
den of M. Robert Hotham, Bruce -
field, was brought into our office the
other day which was a monsterein its
Way. It measured 135 .inches around
the edge, 29%,"acress and 24 up and
- down. It looked big enough almost
te make a tent. The stalk, however,
the only pait which A fit for food,
as we must not forget thgethe leaf
A poisonous, measured only 13 inches,
although it was a stout one, half a
dozen of which would make a large
-bewl of sauce.
A. F. JOHNS LEAVING ',CLINTON.
Mr. G. R. Paterson has taken Mr.
Stothers' house in Huron street and
will move in next week.%
• Miss Linnie Nediger has acepeted
a position as teacher in the junior
room of the Lions Head redelie
school, her duties to commence °In
September.
HURON'S CANDIDATES
• The U. 3'. 0. Political Association
of South Huron meets in Hensall to-
day to decide upon a candidate for
the corning election.
The Liberal -Conservative •candidate
is Andrew Ricks of Centralia and the
Liberal candidate is Thomas McMil-
lan of Mullett, representatiVe in the
last parliament.
In North Huron the Liberal -Con-
servatives, at their' convention •
in
Wingham on Thursday last, chose H.
J.' A, Maawan, mayor of Goderieh,
to carry their banner.
The TJ. F. O. candidate is J. W.
Ring, who has been a member for
the past live years.
"The Liberals (leaded et.a eenyee-
titin held it Wingham remit* that
they would not put a candidate in the
field, "as Mr. Ring was formerly a
Liberal," but will give him their sup-
port.
Today will tell when the IL F. 0.
convention is over how many emelt-
date Huron will have in the coming
fight.
A.TTEMPTED HOUSEBREAKING
An attempt was made one night
last week by b01110 parties as yet un-
known to enter the home of the -Sal-
vation" Arany deicers. It was thought
that someone was trying to effect an
entrance about midnight but OD some
stir being made in the house they
left, Later On 0 further attempt woe
made and such an outcry was made
hy the occupants of the house that
again the miscreants were frightened
away. A neighbor telephoned for
the nightwatchman but on his ar-
rival no sign was ezto !be seen of the
disturbere.
It is supposed that the attempt
was made by a couple of young men
who had been given a meal by the
occupants of the house the previous
evening. They had asked for money
but were refused. 'money but given
something to eat, Had the chid of
police •been notified early in the
morning of the occur/lime he might
have .been able to apprehend the
men, as it,,was said they were about
town the following morning. On his
being notified, however, they had
disappeared.
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
• Presbyterimr1Chureh
a
Service in the 13 ptist i1ituich on
Sunday morning, The pastor, the
Rev. A. Macfarlane, • preach.
Sunclay school at ten o'clock.
Ontario Street United Church
The morning subject on Sunday
Will be: "Diseipleship-Its Purpose."
Evening subject: `The Victory of
Faith." Rev: E. -Parker, •preacher..
°
Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Boyd of Toronto occupied
the pulpit of this church last Sunday
evening and gave a most eloquent
address; which was very niece ap-
preciated,
The Rev. Mr. Anderson of New
'Hamburgis expected to occupy the
pulpit the coming Sabbath... •
• The Church and Sunday school pic-
nic will be held at Bayfield next
Wednesday. '
WeSley-Willis United Church
. The morning subject: ".Visions Es-
sential to Lite."Evening: "Not
Ashamed," Rev, A. A. Ilolmes will
be the preacher.
The Women's Aid will meet on
day afternoon of this week at the
home of lees. John Jervis, the Bay-
field road. Cars will leave the church
at two -thirty. Picnic tee. , -
• The W. IViteS. will meet at eight
o'clock on Thursday evening of next
week a,t the home of Mt's. T. J. Watt,
Rattenleery street.
• The choir is izaeing a couple of
week's holidays, the eoining SendaYe
arid that following.
itire A. F. Johns., who has been a
citizen of Clinton for some years
past .and has ibeen teaching in No. 2,
I•lullett, has take% the principalship
of the Public school at Vineland and
takes OD his new duties in September.
will probably not love his fam-
ily until later in the fall.
Mr. Johns, who has this year -been
• a town councillor, has dureeg his resi-
•denee here been a very useful -and
well -esteemed citizen and the remov-
al of himself and 'family will be much
regretted: The school at Vineland is
a very up-to-date and well, equipped
• one, with manual training and kinder.
garten departments, and Mr. Johns
feels that he is fortunate in obtain-
ing so desirable a position in aerufal
community, in which he prefers to
live with his growing family.
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P_poplo You Know
Miss Mary Watkins spent the week-
end in London.
Miss Wipnifred O'Neil is at South-
ampton this week.
Miss Fern Beacom spent the holiday
with Goderieh friends.
Miss Minnie Falk of Baden is visiting
hei. aunt, Mrs. Akam.
Mr, Elmer Downey of Windsor was a
visitor at the hone of Mr. T. Judd,
Mr. Wilson Reel: of Toronto spent the
week -end with his mother in town,
MI:lea:did. Mrs, James A. Ford and
fa -
are speeding a holiday ae....Bay-
ET. J. Stevens of Toronto spent the
. -
weldlt9-end-id with his sister,, •Mrs, Eph.
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Agnew and
Miss Agnes spent the week -end in
L:
Mrs. Chas. IVIeKinnon of Peterboro is
here -visiting her mother, Mrs. John
Johnston. •,
Miss May Davies, who has been in
Toronto for a fortnight, returned
on Tuesday.
Miss rale and Miss Stevens of Paris
were. week -end guests of Miss Ida
Walkieshew.
,Miss Mabel Harland returned la.st
Eiwenegkaiad
front .4a yviimsie.
trwith relatives at
Mrs. Merry Fitzsimons and sons,
Ross and Norman, are visiting re-
latives at Niegara.
Mrs, Jtunee Waleiriehaw returned
Monday after spending a week in
Termite and FIarailton.
Miss Jessie O'Neil and a party of
friends are at the O'Neil summer
cottage at (Southampton. •
Mrs. Agnes Osborne of 13owntenville
• is spending the week with -her sis-
ter, Mrs:Fred Cook, of towe.
Mayor W. E. S. Savage and Mrs. Says
• age of 'Minim visited over the
week -end with Mr, and Mrs. Arthur -
Dale.
Miss Phyllis Crich has retineted to
Toronto after spending a topple of
weeks with her mother, Mrs. Eli
Crich., •
Mrs. L. Rath and son Grant were in
London eon Monday', visiting the
ifornier's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Archer. • .
Jim Lovett of Maeltham spent
the week -end and holiday at the
•
Home of, his p,areets, ,Min and Mrs.
• C. Lovett,
Mr. •and Mrs." Orman Harvey and
family of Beiemanville are speed-
ing the week with the lady's moth-
• er, Ma:s. Grealis.
Mrs. Gordon Manning and two ehild-
• ren of Strafford were the gueets
for a few days last week of Mr.
ami Mrs, W. Nedigee. • •
Miss Lottie Judd, Miss Vera Day Of
St. Catharines and Miss Lilian
• Judd of Windsor spent the past
week at the home of Mr. T. Judd.
Mies %Mal:gavel Davies, who had -been
,'..;spending a month's vacation at the
home of her fath'er, Me. George
Davies, left ,Saturday for Chicago.
Mr. and MPS.' J,t, A Seaman and Me,
and Mrs. J. lee Stewereof Listowel
were guests of Dr, and lefrs. H.
Fowler over the week -end and holi-
day. -
Rec. G. C. Mitchell and Mrs, Mitchell
of Tillsonburg and Mr. and Mrs.. W.
Meaedel of Norwicb have been
visiting Me. and Mrs. W. A. Holmes
eneently. . , '
Messrs. Murray MeEwan and Leckaet-
Cree were in Brampton over the
week -end, attending it tournament
' of the Provincial Eireman's As,
missosmal
eation,gialet xair• of 1:41,01f and
Miss Mary Mary of Toronto have
returned after spending a few days
at the 'home of their parent,
and Mrs. W. U, Mahe ,
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Town Merchants Complained About
Street Dust. -
Say They Shouldn't -Have to Pay Tarvia Tax
THE COUNCIL MEETING.
The council met on Monday even-
ing, all members present, Mayor
,Jackson in the chair.
After the reading of the minutes
of last meeting communications and
petitions were presented. A corn-
mumeatioe finial The Toronto Casual-
ty Insurance Co., regarding the
carrying of insurance to meet baba-
ity for accidents caused by ohs -true,
tions ihi the shape of gasoline pumps
was, on motion of Councillors Pais
ley and Johnstore-laid over until next
meeting.
, Clerk IVIaepherson exhibited to the
council a sample of street sign,
which had beep sent him and while
all agreed that the sign was an effec-
tive one and that the streets should
be named, no •-action was taken.
Mayor Jackson thought this paetieue
lar sign would prove to be too good
a mark -for 'boys throwing Stones.
' A petition, signed by nearly all the
merchants do the two main streete,
was -read complaining about the (lust
nuisance wind protesting that no pay-
nierie for street treatment should be
collected this season, as no benefit
had been derived. No action was
taken, 'Councillor Paisley 'evidently
voicing the sentiments of the mem-
bers where he said that collection
would have to be made as it,had been
included. in the estimates.
The' County clerk ,wrote giving the
rate levied this year, amounting to
something over $4,000.
Bylaw No, 8, authorizing the bor-
rowing of a mini of, money, up to
$50,000, until the Collegiate enstie
tate debentures are sold, warpassed.
Chairman Middleton of the street
committee reported theerepairing itt
sidewalks, as oedeeed, also the ee-
pairing of streets with cold patch. He
also reported the 'purchase of a ton
of dust -layer for the use of citizens
'who wish to Make rise of same,
Councillor .Livermore wished to
know if the •streets were to be left
as they were at present. He said
they were very rough, broken stone
having been used, instead of crushed
stone.
hlayoi Jacksosi said some ef the
crossings, paetieularly mentioninf
those an Rattenbury street, were me-
tainiy rough and should be, attended
to at mice. Speaking no doubt with
authority, as it shoe man, he said
ladies' shoes were not made .for walk-
ing 'over these rough crossings.
On motion of Reeve Middleton and
Councillier Johns A was decided to
use some crushed pea stone and Res
tar .en these crossing and also some
material from Watt's pit for cover-
ing the rough stone on the roads,
where needed.
Chaiernan Livermore of the ceme-
tery comenittee reported. that a
troublesome tiepin had been opened
and extended and that the new fence
had been painted.
Cle motion of Reeve IVIeldleton and
Countillor Johnston it was decided
to remove the bandstand from the
street and use the luneree foe -the
peek stand as yequired, Reeve Mid-
dleton explained that the WI:44mA
in question was not eonsidered safe
and' an accident might eceur.
• Councillor Gureell saki some com-
plaints hade been made about the am -
tidiness oe the ladies' rest zoom.
Mayor Jackson explained that ar-
rangements Were being made to reee
tify this.
The mayor also said there had been
a number of complaints about weedse
etc,, and that Messrs. Smith arid
Durnin had complained of very bad
pieces of road near their property:.
The street committee will look Sate
these things,
Chairman Paieley of the finance
committee presented the followlig
report: .
Street Account
Pay Sheet . . $883.65-
W. S. Elliott, 44e, leads stone 110.50
St. Marys Crushed Stone Co. 44,99
C, A. Mamie, Dowflake . . 39.69
IL Hill, rep. sidewalks 234.57
Electric Light Account
• P. 'U. Com., et. lighting, July 155.16
PropeetyeAccount
P. U Com., lighting hall 4.41
J. B. Meistard, coal 101.45
E. Ward, coal 149.65
D. E. Closet Account
J. Steep, salary for July 70.08
Cemetery Account
Pay -Sheet . 4.00
R. Hunter, salary foe July 71:41
R. Horsley, 13 days work •
Salaries Account
D. L. Macpherson, 3 mos, sal. 175.06
L.•Stong, salary for July 70,83
31. Graelis, salary for July 58.33
Printing Account
G. E. Hall, acount ...... 24.25
Stationary Aeeouut
Menicipal World .36
Grants Account
P. U. Com,, light for Hos, .,. 18.2$
lefr•e and Whter Amount
IL Glazier, 6 mos. salary, chief 20.00
Trees, Fire Co., 14 firemen
6 mos. salary 182,56
81. Langford ... 3.00
Park Account
Pay Sheet . . . 14.76
Board of Health
Hall, account 3.50
Incidental Account
prem. on Collector's bond 1,2 .311
Coats, registering bylaw 2.05
F. Bawden, special police 3.00
C. N. It rent of weigh stales 5.09
Insurance Amount
Perth Mutual Its. Go.,
Premium. on Town Hall 9.45
Royal Insuranee Co., prem.
on Fire Appliances . 11.40
Telephone Account
Rent and Amount
Postage Account
Revenue Stamps 10.00
.... RECEIPTS
L. Storm- •
IVearket Scales . . ...$19.45
Hall Rent , 10.00• '
Dog Tax . . 2, 00 81.43
R. Hunter-
Careeiti Perm $50.00
Work . . 24,50 74.50
E. Gefielis stook Scales......11.95
4.52
• People You Know
mID.,,,dsd:ith 0.f seaeorth visited last
•
week with her daughter, Mrs. W. Z.
Mee. N. 'We and Miss Esther Tre-
wartha have been 111 .$authampton
. his week. ,
Mr. and eilre. T. Hawkins and family
spent the week -end and holiday in
Rev. R. J. and Mrs. Irwin of Toronto
are guests of the forraer's parents,
Er. and MIs. J. A. Irwin.
Miss Olive Harland motored u. ercen
Toronto on Tuesday and will spend
a couple of weeks in town.
Mr. and Mese J. 'L. Heard spent the
Week -end With friends at Stratford,
Hamilton and Niagara Falls.
Miss Corona Be-nevm of Chesley
has been the guest of her sister,
Mrs. E. Wentiorf the past week.
The Misses Burns, who accompanied
for a week, returned to Toronto on
me/IonissdaRyn.by Iewin to Southamptom
Mr, and Mes. James Webster of
Toronto are Visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Votideen and Mr, and Mrs. E.
mr0.. aSnadvimile;s. E. M
orrison ands m, iss
Mayme Cluff spent Sunday at the
home of Mr, and Mrs. IL S. Reid
• of Stanley. •
Misses Margaret and Evelyn Heard
have returned after spending the
• past week with their grandmother,
, Mrs. John Heard, Hayfield.
Mee. Haley Twithheil and Miss Betty,
who have been visiting' for the past
few weeks with relatives at Orillia,
have returned and will be for some
weeks with the lady's ' sister,' Mrs.
Muerae McEvvan.
Rev. T. Pieltard, Mee. Pickard and
• two daughters d Jacksonville,
• Florida, eisited Mr. Le G. and Mise
Courtiee, and other friends and re-
latives in Clinton and vicinity due-
)inge•the past week.. They were on.
a motor. tour.
Mrs. Grant of St. Marys iS yisiting
her daughter Ales. John Wiseman.
leers. Grant is ninety-four, or will
be in a few weeks, and is still in
POSSeSg011; of all her faculties and
enjoys meeting her old frietels
Irwin time to time,
Goderieh Township
Mr. George R. Thompson, who hes
been visiting at his home here, re-
turned to Toronto on Monday,
'Miss Vera Trick returned to Lon-
don on Tuesday. She was aecompatt-
ied by her -little tieee, Miss Evelyn
Wiee.
Er. and Mks'. Robert Trick and -Ei-
mer motored to London to visit the
feriney's 'brothar,r Mr, Levi Triek, go-
ing on' to Blenheim to attend a wed-
ding. Mr, Alvirt Ferguson acompah-
ied them. "
Mrs. H. J. Thompson is visiting re-
latives it London towhship.
The Bell /3ros, have almost coin-
pleted the bridge on the union 'side -
road on concession 6 and next week
will start the bridge at 33 creek, op
the 4th. Later they will build the
union bridge on the Base Line. The
Messes. Bell seem to be doing excel-
lent work and. giving satisfaction te
•their employers.
The council met on Tuesday, Mon-
day being a holiday,, when the bust.
nese of the session was transacted.
Bylaw No. 4, authorizing the bor-
rowing of motley front the Royal
&ink for current expenses vale
passed.
Bylaw No. 6, setting rates for the.
year was also passed, as eollowsr.
County eate 7,9; Township rate, 4.2;
General school rate, 4; section rate '
according to demand (if the metion,
Oscar Tebbett was, appointee
poundkeeper, succeeding the late e.
R. Holmes, in Ward 5.
Each councillor was granted an ad-
ditionai stun of 3300 for his. waed-
Tee Sollowing accaunts were ord-
ered paid: Freight an bridge iron, $15.
53; Fred Bell, cement culvert, $280.80
F. Bell, repairing culvert, $28,00;
C1ias. Bell, overseeing on read, $10.;
Fred Bell, teaming bridge iron, $7.50-;
Kennedy ingot Iron Co., $19.20; 5-
Enineerson, superintendent, $41.50;
Dominion Road Machine Co„ sharp-
ening grader , blades, $2.25; 3:74.-•
Knight, use of sdaper, $1.3e; W.
Steep, use of scraper, 31.50; H. Pele'Pe
overseeing road, $6.25. Council thee '
adjourned to meet in September, -
R. a Thompson, Cleric.
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