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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1917-04-12, Page 8Clinton Mews-Racovl Aplril M i t 417 If you cam of Car'19 a ride, your can Servo your country on the 1 Farm, s "The plow is our hope,"' declared. Right lion. , David Lloyd George, the Prime Minister of Great Britain. The tremendous significance of these words in the face of a world shortage of food must be .a -matter of concern to all. It points out the path of duty to men . and isioys unable to enlist in the ariny but capable of helping to increase production. Help the, farraaer increaze e. pro uctuon At this supreme' holm when ample food production is one of the indispensable means of victory, the country faces a serious shortage of men and boys on the farms. The Department of Agriculture emphasizes the urgency of every man and boy taking to heart this splendid opportunity for patribtic service. BBDeckle now to heip in the war. If you are between the oys S ages of 14 and 18,, and have good term record, yon ran secure promotion at school by enlisting for form service any time between April 20th and May 20111. Parents are urged to encourage their boys to enlist for farm service. The physical and amoral welfare of your boy will be advanced by a summer spent close to Nature ; an interest will be awakened in an. important industry of.the country that will be a help to him in his whole future. ''}}t The Department appeals to retired farmers, to men Jvne following no occupation (retired), to business amen who can spare at least a portion of their time, to all men who can arrange their affairs so as to help $ome farmer. Every manis invited to enlist for farm service. • e Confer with your District Representative • of the Department of Agriculture, or write or visit Ontario Government Employment Bureau, 15 Queen's Park, Toronto. si Ontario Department of Agriculture W. H. Hearst, Minister of Agriculture Parliament Buildings Toronto SAFETY FIRST An Ounce of Prevention is Better Than a Pound of Cure. Protect yourself from the sprilag rains and avoid . the risk of a bad cold or a dose of pneumonia by in- vesting a few dollars in one of our new Raincoats. We are shoving an exceedingly large range at from $3.50 to $15.00 Special for Horse Show lay—lien's 4 95 and Women's Raincoats at •e7 Also some very:special values in Ladies' Spring Coats, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes. Don't fail to see our special made-to-.meabure, pure. Indigo blue serge suit at $25.00 Profits Plumsteel •Bros• Busi14°ness a MOND 25. • AGENTS—SEIVIT.-READY CLOTHING, NEW IDEA PATTERNS 1 Be Good to Your Feet Foot Comfort Means Mind Comfort Dlr.)A. Reed Cushion Shoes Means Foot Comfort There are many makes of shoes . that are Stylish and Durable, though few indeed are aleo Comfortable. Dr. A. Reed Cushion Shoes are made .for comfort, in all styles and'leathers, and have many individual features that are exclusively their own, making them vastly different from any othei1 .make of shoes. Without a doubt they'are THE EASIEST SHOE ON EARTH to be bad °111y at FRED. JACKSON'S THE GOOD SHOE STORE Tile W 0, Fair Co. Often the Cheapest Always the 13esi< 1111. Requests tilefavor of your criticism, if you ,13xe interested iu Wall Hanging Decorations of the valuer, variety and artistic features offered ill their Wall Paper Stock. tin Iimmwumunat 1414t 111;1fi nntnllt 116.. Miss Jean Morris of Detroit Was ioine for Paster. Mrs. J. A. Ford spent a few clays ast week in London, Corp. George Webber was up from London fur over the week -end. Mr. Dean Courtice of Toronto spent the Eastertide at iris home in town. . Miss Loretta Flynn of Toronto spent the. holiday time at her home in Illllett. Mrs. Mowat Chowcn of Whitechurch visited friends in town on Good Friday, Mr, W. J. Cooper and Miss Lucy: were up frons Toronto or over the week -end. Miss Lottie Hanna of Toronto spent Good Friday with her sister, 11fnS. S. S. Cooper. Mr. Wellingt,,n Coo'; of HIamilton was a week end visitor at his hone in town. 'Miss Daisy Copp, who has been teaching near St. Thomas, is home for the vacation, lir. D. Ilelstrop, teller of the . Mole sons Bank, spent Easter at his home in lleaford, Mr. W. popple,', teller in the: Royal Bank spent the weeleeud at his home in Stratford. Me. 0. Ituniball of Toronto was the guest of Ido. and Mrs. S. 14. Coop- er on Good Friday. Mrs. Joseph Guest of Wingham spent - the holiday' with her mother, Mrs. Mitchell of Albert street. kir. Murray' Jackson of Hamilton vis- ited with- his father, Mr. F, T Jackson, over the week -end. Mr, Walter Jackson of Brantford spent the wee'c-and as the guest of his brother, Mr, F. T. Jackson, Miss Beatrice Greene was up from Toronto spending the ,Eastertide with her sister, Mrs. (Dr,) Thomp- son. Mrs. Sleigner of London was at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Huller, during the holiday time. Mr, and Mrs, Isaac Rattenbury and Miss Helen Ross were in London and Stratford for a few days. last week. Miss Helen A, Rodaway, who is. teaching at Havelock, is spending the Easter vacation under the par- ental roof, that of Mr. and Mrs. E. Rollaway.. Miss Carrie Copp and Mr. John Mc- Connell of Stratford. were guests over Easter with Mt. and Mr's. David Steep. Mrs, R. Mutch, who has been in God- erich for the winter, has gone to the west for the ,summer, and is at Vicking, Alta: Miss Smeltzer of Toronto was in town the end of the week, being on her way to her home at Lucknow for the holiday period. Mr. J. T. Mustard and little son, Donald, came up from Toronto on Friday and have been visiting fri- ends here and at Brucefield, Miss Ida Wilken of Detroit was home for over the week -end. On her return to Detroit on 'Monday she was accompanied by her sis- ter, Miss Laura, Pte. W. hall of the Canadian Fly- ing Corps, Camp Borden, was in town the other day on 11is way, to speed the weekeend at his parental home at Constance. Misses Mary and Gladys Holland are spending the Easter vacation, the former with Mr: and Mrs. Percy Colo near Keppen, the latter with Mr, and Mrs, ltd. Welsh in Hullett. Miss Millie Chant, who is nursing at • Exhibition Camp, Toronto, spent the week -end as the guest of . hex brother, Mr, :t J. B. Chant of towit, Miss Chant hopes to have an op- portunity of gohig overseas. Mrs, (Dr.) "1f1eBride of Welland was an Eastertide guest at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs,' D. S. Cluft. She was aeconvented by her - sister, Miss Cora Cluff, who bad been spending the winter with her. Mr. Harold Cantelon spent the Eas- tertide with Toronto friends, He Was accompanied to the city by his little nephew, Master Raymond, 'vino ,had spent the past several months with his grandparents here, Lieut. J. It. Remball was home ftom Toronto for a couple of days the beginning of the week, his last vis- ef it� before leaving for overseas as his battalion, the 220t11;,.'Yerk }tin t ers; to 'miler orders to prtiecod east al- most at (Mee. Lieut. Jtulnbell boa been acting -adjutant for his battal- fon a good part of the winter, Ile passed his exam. as captain Some tinge age and last week his mime appeared 'in the list of those who had successfully passed the exanf. as nutter. 1 en s ear utti Are a Special Feature of Our DRESS GOODS STOCK WE HAVE THEM ily BLACK AND INDIGO , in WRSTED ' SERGE CHEVIOT VICUNA FASHION.A3LE • NEW FABRICS RIESTLYS' Dress Goods are famous for their wide retake of fashionable shades, their fast colours and sl)lel;dirt wearing qualities,. Made of the finest grades of silk.and wool, • We ire showing a ,most attractive assortment of the new Spring, Priestley fabrics.- Yon must see theta to realize Mow delightfully they combine beauty with long -wearing -u tility, e E�III .1111 l if I t)R�j In this year .of world-wide scarcity of woolens and dress goods, we are showing a remarkably fine display of the world-wide j( Whether your fancy runs to,Blacks or Blues or Colors, Wool or, Silk•and Wool Material in heavy or light weight, you can satisfy your taste. if A1d remember when you buy PR1ESTL)YS' Dress Goods you are obtaining goods that have won the approval of the women of all nations. q Among the newest' cloths are Salisbury Serge, Mohair Serge, Wool San Toy, etc. , Look for the name on the selvedge. See Our New Spring Coats and Coatiags rr� �;< .: •- L,.:�, as. �:..::• t,a 1111.;;; Oar Stock of Guaranteed Indigo Serge is one of the Largest in Canada. Women's Store T7ry Goods, House F u rn ish i n gs •¢.: . phone 67 Next to Royal Bank Men's Store - Custom Tailoring and phone 103, Men's Furnishings Opposite Public Library. Bagfieild ..,Mr. Thomas Harrison has leased the residence and property formerly occupied by the late Mrs, Miller and moved in this week. Mrs. W. J. Elliott and hiss Mabel Wamsleyi are visiting friends at Wingham. lttrs. Weir and`1VIrs. (Dr.) .Grieve of Seaforth were the guests of the former's 'sister; Mrs, F. Keegan, over the holiday.. An "Inch Social" w111 bo held an Tuesday ovenieg next in the town hall under the; auspices of the Wom- en's Patriotic Society,. A. good pro- gram. Rev. J. E. Jones exchanged ynlpits with Rev. A, W. Brown of Varna on Sunday last. Miss Whitaker of London' is the guest of Mrs.' G. H. IIewson this week, Miss D0113' Rose, who is teaching near Tiisonhurg, is' spending her holidays under the parentaf roof. Mrs. T. Brownlee is visiting fri- ends ,at Goderich this creek. Dr. Metcalf, wife and family of De- troit 'spent Sunday at their summer residence in the village, Miss Helene Brownlee is spending her holidays with friends at .Hensall. Nessrs. Tudor and Foster of Varna have the contract of decorating the walls and ceiling of St. Andrew's church and are now engagedon the jet). Rev. A. Macfarlrine purchased a Chevrolet ear from Agent Levis of Clinton, who delivered the same to hila on 'Tuesday, Miss Jean Wools spent . a week with friends of ,Seaforth. Mrs, Herbert Johnston and daugh- tors are visiting her parents at Han - 'over this week. Mrs. 'George Woods and daughters, Misses Isabel and Nan Woods, of Seaforth are visiting friends in the village this week,' Mrs. Sheppard of Galt is the guest of her sister, Mrs, John Tough, Mr. James Spackman spent the holidays with friends at London, Lawrence Fowlie of London spent the holidays under the parental roof. Miss Dean 'Geddes, principal of the public' school is spending her 3101i - days at her home°in Luck/tow. Licit. Dr. Smith and son, Kenneth Smith of Toroutp, spent a few days the, past week in', the village, Mrs, J. Mcl oder is spending a week with 'her son; D. IVIeLeed of Wror . iter Messrs. C.. W, McGee and J. 'II. Foagan of' the Sterling Bank spent the holiday theformer at Toronto, fatter at Goderich, Misses Lttia Davison, Irene I7arris- ari and Maggie 1 aflcer of London, spent the holidays at their hones in the village, Mrs, Gtcen scant the Past weoh With friends in Chilton and vicinity. 1 People You Know Mrs.. J. D. Atkinson and Miss Eileen were with Exeter friends over the week -end, Mr. A. A. ITill left Monday for his home at Edmonton after a visit with his parents here. Hayfield ' Results of Easter Examinations, in the ,Public School. Sr.5th—L. Woods, F. Elliott, 11. King, N, Heard. Jr. 5th—G, Balser. Sr,4t11—Ih Weston, R. McDonald, S. King, M. Currie, 14. Baker, M. liow- ard, E. Drebmann. Jr.4th to Sr. 4th—Marks obtainable 890 ; 1-lonrnus 600; Pass 480; E. Jowett . 58", F. Erwin 510, N. Gemeinhardt .192, .4. Copeland 482, (J. Woods, 10. (3em- oinhardt) 436, L, Elliott 400, 1:, Harrison 403, J. Drehmann (Pe ,roo- ted on year's work) C. Gemeiuh,.rdt, Sr. 3rd to Jr. 4th—Marks obtain- able 825; Honours 618; Pass-itf, A. Rickard . 740,. L. i Elliott 555, N. Toms 611 G. Blair 4417, R. Iiavisuu 300, W. Brown 301, W. Parker 131, J. Clark, Jr. 3rd to Sr. 3rd— Marks obtainable 805, honours 004, 039, A, McKay 580, R. Blair 551, Pass 483. W. Sheard 642, L, McLeod G. Harrison 408, B. I-Iiggins 483, A, Drehreaim (Promoted on year's work) Sr,2pd to Jr. 3rd—Marks obtainable "7e0, Honours 548, Pass 438. G. Clark 571, J. Lindsay 540, H, Brownlee 538, 0. Davison 501, R. Higgins 406, J. McLeod 412, Jr. 2nd to' Sr; 2nd --M. Wild, M. Davi- son, F. Heard, R. Will am - 0011, . I.. Smith, P. Harrison, G. Lindsay, E. Mentor, .Jr. Part 211d to Sr, Part .2115—R. Johnson, J. Ferguson, D. Geniehthardt, L, Harr- ison, W, e ,Clark. Part 1st to Jr, Part 2nd --A. McLeod, D. Johnston, J, Wild, N. Foster.—D. Geddes and M. Ferguson, Teachers. • Alibi/rift It was with sincere,regrot that the report was received olitcially the iGt11 er day that Sergt. Marmite Martin Prang; who was reported seriously wounded, had died of wounds in Franco. The young man, who was a son of Mrs, Henry Daer of Auburn, enlisted with the 152n4- battalion at Weyburn, Sask. He was wounded on March 28th and died ole the' 81st, 'Ho was twenty-five y+cars of age. The following ,nessage of sympathy was sent to Mrs. Deer forth Ottawa, ac- companying the notice of • her son's death ."The Ptfmo Mfttister and Members of the Government of Can= ada send their deepest sympathy to her in the bereavement which eget to 1 sustained," Many in humbler Welles will also extend their sympathy to this mother, who has gfveli of her best to: the ion Aire. Goderich Township ri]ie T''oung Ladies' Patriotic So- ciety will meet next Wednesday ef- ternoan at the home of Mrs. Oliver Welsh. Mrs. Robert Colclough, who has been visiting her daughter in De- troit for the past couple of weeks, returned home on Monday. Londesboro. Mr, Chas. Stewart recently deliv- ered to Londcsb'oro station for Mr, D. Cantelon seventeen hogs which netted him the handsome sem of $533. Mr, Cantelon states that since April 1916 he has paid Mr. Stewart over $1200 for hogs. Miss Alice Fingland of Stratford is spending the Easter vacation at, her Mune, here. Misses Jean and E. Mains of Lon- don spent Easter with their moth- er. Miss Bertha Brogden of London has been visiting under the parental roof. - Blyti Mrs, Dodds has returned from a visit with her daughter in Wingham, Mrs. Ogle Miller of Clinton visited her parents, Mr, and Mrs, John Col- clough, last week, Mrs. W. McGowan was the guest last week of her sister, Mrs. Rob- ertson, Wingliam, Miss IVade of Rothwell visited her sister,' Mrs. Glen Blackwell, recent- ly, Mr. R. Fear has purchased the res- idenee occupied by Dr. Blackwell and family and owned by Mr, Jelin Vod- clen of Hullett. The funeral of the late James Coulter„ who was instantly= killed by the C. P. R Express on Monday 'week while walking 'fin the track from his own farm on the ninth to Mr. McDonald's, took place on the following Wednesday, .taliet't Township Miss Edith McMichael, who has been teaching at, Thelfurd sinea Christmas, is spending -the Easter vacation at the parental home, that - of Mr. and Mrs, T. MoMichael, Mr. J. G. Whitings has not been very well for the cast. coufle of months and is not improving as his friends would like to see. It is hop- ed that when the warm; spring woee- ther comes he may commence to a,^ mend, SATURDAY BARGAINS Poses in Pots in buds and bloom. Reg. 6Oc and 75c 5oc Each We will have Fresh Carnations Tulips and Roses for the week=end. Cuninghar.e FLORIST. • PLUMBING, HEATING, TIN- SMITHING, ROOTING, &C1. ,REPATRS PROMPTLY DONE. A -NUMBER OF SECOND-TIANIO HEATERS IN GOOD REPAIR. BYAM & SUTTER Sanitary Plumbers, Phone 7, annillOMINIMMOMINIVOIMIWIIINEMMIMMUIESNM ac ,r. 1 A Beau_ tiful Art Square Wide *harm to the reonl, It haleother adeantnaea al- so, heingeasy to eleen, easy to remove. We have at present an excellent show- ing of fine rims including Brussels, Atoning' ars, Wil - tone, oto., that we have rice at tttr Live pricee. priced would he most plowed to show them to you,, JAS. DUN1FORD Undertaker. and Funeral Director. Z8 Phone Ittzkr. 28 lt\ 1111.,.