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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1916-09-22, Page 1•c,c 0 )7.4 „t -.40TIETH TEAR iT NUMBER 2545 EPTEMBEA 22, 1916 •444.••••••••• a ies' Coa .0+ 4-1 cial Display Special Low0 Prices a 1 , THE EXETER TALL sHow ,---1 , , The anneal fall aair of• the Exet,r i th Agricultural Society eld on ' ir spacious , groan& on Mondayi, and Tuesday' IkSt, was an unuisnallY oessfal vent this; ye re The Weat er, al ugh a trifle 0 Ily, was brig t the weather Man "withholding a sho er mai, 'after "slipper on the Iseco el dolt Ao ,Itihat the Idayos. pleasure 'west not in any way, interfered with. T e inside ;shear this year Was above e ,standard, the allisalaY .of bailee wo k especially befrag the finest, both n nuMber of exhiblts and quail 'y th t Exeter has 'seen prDab1y in twen ears. The rootsani vegetable e hltse of course, were rather lig t, but there 'woe a Igahendid id* lay plurnis and peaches. While the oth r• de • : Ft:rents were *e represents The eggaexhiblted con ucte4t bY t e Department OT Agricul ure, Nisi la de. - atrated the proprer Me had of ' aeli g and handling eggs for Marltet, was n added( feature to the ( nisi& .how tiis year and 'ogle that createda a : gre t deal etInterest. The outdoor ,h.w - heia on. Tueaday was Mao a aacce s, the iesehibits of live stock 1 bei g lar:gre and of exceptionally ' go dr. quality. Exeter fair far many yea s ha's been. noted for th' excellence f ite horse' exhibits. and this year w no exeeption. Both, Ili the heasry a d light elapses there w s a large ent y and the orkrpetition very keee. n the Single roadater el 3, alonh there were '18 entrieS. Th re was false a fine exhibit of cattle ogs, sh ep a d poultry and the officers "and djrectsrs are td be 'congratulated on the. ,succe as of idheir far thia year. The !folio - ing * , list of the suroeseflil ex- tibtte4"1 (‘ HORSES 're, . Da nd. White - yandnitt , W. EdWards, . Heywood • c'hicks, .rEdwards, E. gnan. Part Idge Wy ndottes, W. .endel, W4 ward; cks, W.Wen- 1 amid 2nd Orphingtons, bidet, W. den, 0. True:n.ner; chleka, ' W. Bowden. Bu Orphin 116, W. Wen - 4, J. Battk ; chinks. W. Wen - land famed. WM Cradling s, Oriacts, J. Mow and nd. Anda uslans,.(W. E '- apt*, W. ttler; c ks, W. Vds rds, W. arang; lack '100.niah, Iso clacks, ' '.B. Bat ler; BOA Mina as, 11. Q n�, W. ehdel; alsicka, V. Be Battle ; Howie , W. Edwards nd 2nd; It Cap, 'Weadet W. den;.chl les, W. wden atig 2roi; .0.V. garnets. W. We 1; elaalts, W. eneiel and nd; Whit Leghtilens, It. Sanders, S. S riders; ks, 3. taittler, 'W. ilhowidene Brown eghorhia, W. r.ng, S. enders; c its, Wi. 1 -are nig and 2n ; Black egbort0, T. k, W. endel; les, yvi,i. We. T. k; Rose Coma: t 'White egladrras, Yr Dearing nd ladachicks Senaoir, . Dearing; Rose,... Comb own lee rns, W. DeAriiir, and ; &Lease . Deem and Itid.; Any .r ..evarlet Pala W. Wendel nd 'rd; c kis, W. Weiutg, R. n,dera; „S.J. er Spang ed liObtirg9 . at -Batt , W. darreelts, . A Bathe , ,R. Sand as ;-Eilyer P.M - lied Harnis rgs, 3. tter; la. Track. Any othier v _ety Ba alms, We 'Ed- ards and nee chin ,-.W. Edwards nd 2nd; Tur .ea, W. BOW - n; ,eyekis, W. Bo dee and and; ot1101.14e. get , W. pi, Rattler, checks, • B.: Battle ; Pelem acks, W. Boma n, G.; I -le clod, die° W. 13owien. . 'B. Batt ; laye bury Dackse hicks, W. ttkr; R uen Duaks, W. Ilea; oh les, J. ttier, W. lakiy- en ; Any r Var_ety Paelea, W. B. tter, G. -Ilford; hlieks, W., B. • • ttier, 1.- ay; Guane Fowl, 0, Bede al, W. 'B. , ther, ; Soles', G.: -Bed- ord,, W. W r.del; an °there variety abbita T. oca ck, R. Sanders; C- etion of ‘P eona. G Bedforela chicks . C. AUCOn 3, W. We del; I3aff Leg- Jorn, 0. rwood; c icks,• G. Hey - cod and 2 do _Rhone • mance, also chicks; J ignan, W. Bowden; J udge-W „ Mateo Greig Clothing Company Store. A visit to- our special display of the very latest Styles and Materials in Ladies' Coats in our store show rooms will convince every woman of the superiority of our gar- ments. The excellence in design and the richness of the clothes and lowness of price combine to make coats that appeal at once to customers and wef have just received ptock a large shipment for this special exhibit. Come to -day. You'll never have a better opportunity of see- ing the choicest coats ever shown in Seaforth. PriceS 10 to $40 • o. :fl'S C1 s tIies Ger4.1. Purpeee.e- ood tn. ear:Pah , by foal, J.Green, t; foal fo led '1916„ 3,, G,ren, Bu t; Filly or rlaeldifag, 2,y*r5 old. . H G. Penhale; ,filly r geldi aa 2 yeans Flann try, s. cyle n, J. Backer, sr.; filly jar geldfihg, 0 e ye.a,r old, T. Harris; I'eaefe J. ecker, sr., G. •Peribale, W.' Witzel. Agricultaral-Brood :mare ac asp n - Led by ;foal, PE. Wee tcott, R4 Luk .r, S. Cucknore; foal, fo led in 916, R. ulcer., E. Wee a_ rrare; filly or geld d, 3. Roarcliffe, Morg ; filly Or ;ladling, 2 ye.ie; team, L. Rader, G. -•-neavy Draaght-Rr eomPanied•by foal, Mc Foal, foaled In 1816, Son, filly Or geld/rig P. NOrtcatt and and; two earsold •,E1 filly frige.lding oho cliff,e team„ 3. Mer Ands. Spec apee, Wes Cana 3 • Ca ott, S.' C. .g, 3 year0 n, J. Rofwellf rs old, A. Ca.., arris. od mar, Allister 4nd S McAliis er three years o filly or Igelch Bell, T. Ky ear old, 3 .Ro er, R. thc Bi v -wis Special, A. Hicks; 1, *Allister and Son; I.ukers , J. Green; E. 1. OW Mrs. Oudniore; Bank of erce %sealed, 3. 3. ,Mernef. e -J. Archibald. 'age -Brood mare acco by f al, 'J. Decker, jr:; foal in 19 6; J. Decker, Jr.; filly fag, thre.e, yeaas old, F. Coat Splendid Overcoat New Fall Garmeiiits ready for yqur inspectio iThe man who makes his Suit and Overcoat purchase nofr is a sure winner. To put it off to a later time means taking long $ chance. Good clean unadulterated cloth is very hard to find and : is climbing rapidly higher in price. OUR SUITS, AT OLD • PRICES. OUR OVERCOATS AT OLD PRICES. OUR : BOYS' SUITS AT OLD PRICES, and every suit and coat with tan absolute guarantee as to color and wear appeals to ever iy cus- • tomer and means large and quick selling for us, so long as ,t. present selling prices prevail. 4 • =--- YOUR CHANCE IS RIGHT NOW. • t Sink. 10 00, 12 00 ta 1ti .00 4 ..•..••••••• i Overcoats. 10 00, 12 00 to 1$ 00 * i Boys' Suits..... 4. 00, 5 00 to ,8 00 • . .............. 4 , t Highest Prices for Butter and E s I The * . „,......, Greig Clothing Co • . SE AFORTH • • 1,14•••••••••••••••••104**44_1044444.04•444400•••=• Ipan foa r ge s, iber, E. J. (Wlillert;filly, 4r ge g two ae.aes old, E. J./Willert, lanriery; Single carriage horse, organ, C. Eliber, 4, Watson; p rriage horses, W. O'Brien, L. .ader, E. 'J. Willert. Roadsters -Brood nare, with foal, ock, F. Goatee; foal, A. Hicks, lit*, T. Brock; three year old, itz 1, W. Hatter, S. Madge; ear cad,. J. JDerker jr., F. Coates, yn, :man; pair in har.ness and bug I, ker wee, W. Witzel, T. Deal y; roadster in harnesa and bu. gy, cker jr. Brock, A. Dun weIlff,e a lady driver, J1 Dec .Witeel; Times' special, -3.De r jr. special, A. Hicks, J re -T. E. R-obayn. ed ed v. d - J. I J. ir H. T. F. T. Ing r CATTt.E. ShOrthorni-Aged cow, R. Ha nd 'second and; third; two tyear hit'r, It. Hunter and isecon4; reae old heifer, W. Pepper; ir if, 134 Ranter, J. Miner, WI. Pep ail calf, J Merner, R. Hunter; h . Burger. Ilerefor4a-3. Deibridge took all rizes in this ciaae. Jer.seg--Aged cow, W. Rd, T. k; h,elfer mit T. Brock. rad -Aged cow, R. Henten, P. ates and thikel; two year oid heffer, J. D•elbrdige ;end acie Eery; orne year old heifer, W. Coates and nal and third; heifer calf, A. Itticoat, .3. Easejry; twoEly:ar old stee W. 0010449 and 244 and 3rd; o e ear Ohl jateer, J itrner, J. De ridge P: Coataa; steer jcalf, J Esrbr, W. Coates and third; Heaman spela1, R. Hunter ; Boibertson's spehial, R. Hunter; lieddh special, P. Cates, W. Coates. ; Juriges-R-, $.: Robson, Jae 1F Hendry. ( • SHEEP. Dariset Horned --W. Pearce t all prima in this cla:as. Shropishire.dOwns-rAged t..aim, also ling ram, A.. Punkin; ram 1 nib, A. l.upe and, 2nd ;old ewe, shear trig ewe and .we larnb, A. Doupei A.Du kin Lineolna-G Penhale took all the prizes in thi class. ; leracesters- ged ram, A. Elc sheerling ra,. A. 'Eicoat, W. Mc ter; ram 1wr4, A. 'Ekoat arniksec old ewe and earling ewe, 'W• M aster and second; ewe lama, W. Allieter, • Best pen, -any breed, G., Penh.ale J adge-aW. H. Beattie. n, ,k - ter ol.! ne e. er ; rd, th e ook r - HOGS. i iBerkshire-tearling' boar, 2 y *ay yr.Old pow, Dowson Broa; unier. one year and 'sow ander year, NV, Pearce and 2nd. ; YOrkalaire-G. Miner tooki all p In thilO elaaaj except 2n4 fhr yea boar, which Was awarded taii J.Ba adges-F. ! 11. Hamilton, E. Del POULTRY. Batt 0000,141,13, W),, Edwards. r.dge Cochina, Edw,archte W. Battler; chiclies, W. Edwar. s. 13 PiShnoth RoOks, chicks, W. Bowden.; White Plymo4itb R J. Battler, R. Sanders; c1j1 ks, Edwards, R. Sanders. iallyer Doaatins, also chinks, W4 Ldwar llis nd All Mc On ize ol tie , dg ar rre ock ; lislandeRee R. nes' 'special, E. , London. GR IN and. BEDS. Fall Iliheat, white, 3 Chairman, Mrs. . Reynolds; fall w eat, red, 7On, .a -ring; w ite oa,tts, . Harris; :den- • y seeed, as. Chap; an; tensaage own, L. 'Thy,Wim, learing; peas, 0. Tr eroner ; c Ilection gram in as, H. Ne h; mere nts' rvey and 2nd 3 edge -W. 1. Hardin H OR TIC L TURAI., Apples -W nter appl • :§i, 3/ cliffe; p winter apples, also variety, 3. Itiowelaffe areenihg„a;,;_3. Bowa rn Sake, oro Rujs na, J. Bol Ield 'Seek man; ;Niort Brock; Box man; Bahlw inner; West Chapman; Snowappleis 3. Chapman; Gravenat C. Flaher; ing of P11.0,DUCT$. s, also fall ap- te of twhlve 11 apples, any . Rhode Wand - ffe. ':.-/R-olffe, T. ets, ..T. Chap-- liffe, C. True - not Further, 1. 3. Rowellife, ns, H. Hustoa, onspkins, .also Alexander's, 3. Chap.. an, C. Fisher; Canadian R d, C. Fish r; Ribstan pip- pins, Grimes 'G. pippire13, and, Blenheim PiPPires, J. renan; Wagners, Jas. Chapman, .11 Sanideas Maiden Blush, J. Chapman, C. Flishe ; Golden Bus - sets, +Mrs. 1. Custator , J. &mange; Ontario, 'W. Dearin- ; Wealth -y, W. Dearing, M . 'Monier on. Peaes-W1 ter pear, Mrs. McPher- son, A. Mc herson; _fall pears, Fred Brock; Fie. ish Beauty, Mrs. McPher- son, A. 'Hic herson; Duches,s of An- iouline, Fr Favorite, P Bee.rre .Ola HePhe.raorn; Break, T. Brock; Clapps Whatiock, T. Brock; geau, A. McPher,son, Mrs. Vibar of Wakefield, II. Huston; Be le Lucrative, F. Brock; Sheldon, I. rAnciestrong, 31. Huston; Haat P,eurr , F. Br k; Louis Bonne de Jersey, F. Brock ;Buerre de An- :ou, G. Bedford, Mijs. M.ePherson; Bartlett, F 'Brtock, Has. 5. Cad -more; extra. colie4tion, 0. Plums -J Iferson, . Ande-rson; kr- perial Gag , Wm. : • den; Duane's Purple, W.I J. Bassett, II. Hueton; ethbards, vusto , wtr. Dearing; any varlet, le. ilk; Pond's Seed- ling, al Bedford; Bra' • :w, F. Brock; Rene ‘-Claude, S. J. F1garth.' Grape,se- iagara, t1as (T. White, C. arneY; O4neord, F. Brock, Mns. S. Cud -ore; eleware, C. Birney, F. Brock; Ito ens No. H. Huston., A. McPiter,son Rogers No. 22; II. And- aman; Rogers Na. 4 , A. McPherson; any other var_ety, Mrs. McPherson, F. Brock; 'best co1ectIon, Mrs. Me - Penson Peaches Early Ora4wford, T. Brock; late Cra-w ord, H. lAndensan, F. Brock., j Miscellanbous-Col. canned fruit, J. Decker, ar, , Mrs. MePherson; col. af honey, 3.rer'A.M.ePherson '• hon- ey bt cam also t.eney in Jar, 3. Hab- er, A. Mg "1-ersort; ijorne trade wines, 3. D,ecker sr.; hat led pickles, also canned ve etables, 34 Decker, sr., Mrs. calePherso ; home ade buns, 3. _Andersen, H. 'Has n; hotme :rade bread, Mr . 3 Moir, Jatnes Dick; col. of cakes, "m. Dearl , Jas. Anderson; cured hat, Wu'. Dearing, 3. Decker, assortment cu4ed ereata, Jno. Decker, s ., easing. Harvey's Special, Mee. J. Motr. : Judges F R. Ha4rrJilton, W.Dauna?.y. amilton. AIRY P ODTJCTS. IT IN PREPARED The Greatest and 'Largest War Picture Film authorized by the BritishWar Oface to be shown in Cardno's Hall September 22 ,mionim# Updei auspices of .the Sea - forth Trench and Overseas CoMmittee , i You owe t to the overseas boys to be there. Aftern on Evening For f4rther ;particulars, see small bills. WroMaino hortrii car ts 4arpci Nartes -carrots, C. Edrney, . Hamilton; red carrots end' yellow fi ljd carrots, 1dSanders, .R. Sanders; sweet corn, G. Harris, F. Stewart; Indian earn, W.1,DearIng, F. Brock; 4atermmeions, W. Bearing; pumpkins 0. Balm F. Stewart, L. Day; squash, - , 11, Neeb; muskx.elons, W. Dearing, ',Mrs, 3. Moir; 'swede turnips, Sld Sanders, Win. Dearing; any other variety, le eDay ; white or yellow on - tans, C. Barney; Spanish miens, &LSO acenatoes,; R. Sandeas; celery, T. Brock; eitrone, Slid Sanders, Bic. Quance; harenips, C. Birney, F. Ham- ilton; hulettar,c1 squash,j. Sanders, R. Sanders; table squas , C Barney, Sid Sanders; ;beet col, of vegetables, F. Brock, SA. Sandens. Judge-FGeorge Andrew. MANUFACTURES and IMPLEMENTS. Ten yards domestic cloth, W. W. Taman; woollen yarn, Mass N. Tom, B. N.eehten y.arida rag carpet, Miss TOM.; Pee,iri ng treohines, S. Martin and second; , tufted Jbird, ,ti. McPherson and, and.; tailor custom, suit, also col, taelor goods: aad, •furniallings, W. W. Taman aharpenter work, Roes. Tay- - lor Co.; aactory ;made quilt, IL And- eraon; factary tweeds, also assort- sr.ent of tweeds, any 'make, W. W. Taman. Judge,443. W. F. Beavers. f FINE ARTS Painting in oda landscape, Rev. Mux - worthy, and 2n d, ; pain ting in oil; fig- ure, Mrs. Skelton and 2nd; pahltinig In er, fruit or flowers, Rev. Max- worth.y, Dane .Wickwire; water color landscape, Maas Follick, 3, Format; water color, figure, Sans. Skelton, Miss Follpk; water color, fruit or flowe,r,s, ,airs Skelton, Mrs. W. Doig; sepia painting, .7 Forrest, Miss Fol - lick; phOtography, J. Senvor, M Sen- ior; crayon or pastello, J. G. Forrest; pencil sitetch, Rev a/lux-worthy and 2nd; collection photographs, J. Sen- ior; Spada', 3. Senior, Miss Follock; collection of photograph views, 3, .Sen - tor; penand ank, 'sketch, Mrs. Skelton J. G. Forrest; Painting on china, real- latic, Mrs. McPherson, Idris. Wickwire, paintingl on •chipa conventional, Mrs. frIcItheneon; hair dressers work, H. Neeb; collection stamps, Mns. Mte-- Pherson; J. Foare.st; collection of curiosities, Mrs S Skelton, A. McPher- son. r 3udge-W. D. Weekes. • i FLOWERS . Tuberaus begonias, C. Barney; ?ferns, L. Day foliage, J. Hunter ; hanging baaket of plants, Mrs. McPherson; col. of flowers hi plants, Mr,s. McPhee - Ban, noSelty in potted plan,ts, Mrs. J. Hallett, Miss rolllick. - t CUT FI OWERa. Five 1.- butter, IH. Anderson, H. Neeb; tam lbs. butter, J. Morgan, :T Decker; found roll or prints, Anderson J. Ander on: most neeiy arranged 1 late of »Ater for table use H. Ander on, T.R. 1cDona1d, cheese private m: e C. T uemner. Judge --W. H. Lelvetr. VEG ET . Beauty of fiehl Pearl of T. Brock, No. 1, al Hogarth; Brock; winter ea ba.ge, R. beet, S. Deets, beets, .3. beet man man mediate BLES i. potatoes, also Savoy potatoes, F. Brock. Empire , any ot Rural N. ew va.rie bage, Sid Sanders, Sanders, .331rney, 14 Sanders; sugar Kydd, Wqn. Daring; sugar L. ay, J. Kydd; long ,globe ngolds and inter- angolds, ,W. Dearing; early tate, also Oarnien er variety, S. J. _orker.s, 111. rjit-, 3. Anderson; Sandera; fall cab- ., Hamilton; blood Hamilton; globe r;iipmWmagoilligissamess...” "ItIskee.,••=4..." litcLEAK BADS., Ptiblisherg $150 a Year in Advance ogos...04#, mdse.. —..-....4.-•-.#1wassama. aesiagnsoommiugoteetwoomerare work, Mrs. Christie, Mrs. Wickwire; M as ChesnO, sheet and, palovr cases, Mrs .Mallett„ A, Hest rigs; tale run- ner, - M as Sweet, MIS. Chr„atie.; work on canvais, al se vithete, J. R. McDone anal; mounted aofa „pillow, Mrs. Mal- lett, Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Berry; gap. p How, washable, Mrs. Christie, Mrs, Hallett, Mea. W ckwere; piano drape, ISArlde addy, Jairs. 3. Nior ; si board acara 1.1.'*'S Brooks, G. Pedfordi whack ha -der, lira. Skelton, A. Hast- chsbon, Miss N. Tom, R. Northcott; goustry bag, A. Hast=ngi dariarg, aao hattonhoks, Meaa Tome patetereg, 1/0.-R Torrik.' V. S. Howey; poi -ow altems, P.A. Ploiss; Biles To..r4 id.resa, Mhs. Wvitavire,latBroak holies' underwear, ,MliSS SVASet., Northgott, Mrs. Hallett; tea cosy, afiss Teen, MI'S. Wickwire; handke'rchiefs, W. Ealott, ?Ans. Hallett; towel rack, 3. Brown, Ilea Reyneolo; tatting, Miss WM, Mrs. ligadett; serving tray, Mrs. Christie; photo frathe, Mrs. MeG1.11- caddy, .7. 'Format; fancy apron, J. IR. aspens/el, J. Brown; R. Northcott; kitchen alai*, A.. Basting, Mrs. Cbris- tj, S. co:nforter, Mas. Madett, F..a. 'Floes; infant's booties,. Miss Brooks; 1113 night ebirt tinge; braid. k, Hiss Torn, Mae Essery; idresser „scarf, Miss Chesney; A. HastingS, T. Northcott; headwork, Brown, Mrs. Skeetort; undervralst, Mns. Kellett, !Mies Sweet, F. A. Eloise, erose atiteta Mrs. Mallett, Mrs. Rey- noals; fancy waist, 3. DeckerOr., Mrs. Skelton; fancy handkerchiefs, Mrs. MeGielicuddY, J. Browne metal craft, J. Forrest; best collection of ladies' work, Miss SW,eet; crochet miss B,:rooks, Mra. McP,herson; sappers, Hiss Toth, 'Mial Breioke; underskirt, Km. Christie, Miss iTorn; fascinator, Mizs Brooks, Mises Tom;: infant's ;tack - et, Miss 'Brock; Mrs: MeGalicuddY; coaection of crachet work. H .Neela; tatae meats, Mrs .1 Christie, lire. Moir; Mrs. Mallett; caller and cut set, P. Whitock, 3 .13rown;' erochet °work ook,htias Ton logs, Magi Fo,- and faneybaald, Misa centre piece, .A. Has' Lek, Mrs. Istie; I knitted Shawl, ains, Mcadlieuddy, Mise Totne; per and andersArt and 'faselliatck, Tobe erwehet .uncheon seta Mrs. Sleeltion, 'W. 'S. Howey; knitted; lace, F. A. 'Ehoss, Mss Ton; Sireaser ar- tc,ea, Mrs McPherso' n j Mr;. Rey- noads; ;sock, Mrs. Mallett; Geo. An- - drew, Mrs. .Mclaiterson, steekinga, ;El Noah, H. ArelerSon; !shit mitts, ladies. - Mass Torn, . We' b; oe5. Mese To, tratts, Iis4s Toro Neeb; qui A Cou ts, Mra.- Mallett; sik Thcc, Miss 1 Tom, ; crochet altas J., Dasher F. A. d q• ilt, Misa Teta, FaFloss airs .afoir, W. S. Hawey; dre s, F A. Floas, Mrs. ox'r t; 1-4,existitch1ng, Mrs. wn . f.00r rug', Maas Brook y; rag iha,t,'; Mrs. Chesney (election /waking,- Wi ?etched, H quilt, Jatne quilt, H. Foss; knit bed ispread, .ardies night Mealett, 3. Dolg, 3.)31. Vies. Chesn. Geol. Andre Dea;ring, C. Die raze :work, Mee, salaries hav-e not correeporldiogly ina . Weft/If 'weVilfrg; 'also Winel-h!ereeesed, Mr. }libber -1, stated thateeaee ow curtalm4i MISa Ten; cap, Miss certling to the 'scheme, a special ea: Torn, Hes. McGillicuddy, Mrs, Skel- fort be emade to increase the , Sas. ton; crodhet yoke, MIK; Sweet, Ehia tentation Fund and flag 'hand lri . Kea:meld; novelty In helping the weaker eircuite. The remainder of the afternoon was spent In discussing Maseitanary prob. lems, the speakers being ,Rev. 3hisaloi Arnap of 'Toronto, Be. G. N. Hazen, of Sarnia, and Bea Mr, E13031, tressionary frotr China. Rev. Mr. Arnup •..ntrodeeed the general mission- ary s..tuation of the church. The church must cons.st of the type of then God wants, :Lithe futureiof this work es to be auccessfah He spoke optenistically about the gissionary work ...nehater of the war. Last year was the best tananciaI year in mil- seonary work in all the history of the church. The g-vings to missions last year arr.ounted to $16,000 above, 'that of the prereaus year. Nearly all the volunteers for the 'mes.sion field -who were In preparation for foreign work have new eetsted for active sent:c.c. Also the MisAon Board of BrAain had begun a emission arrona the Mohammedans, or Ind.a. The governmenthef BrAain had -advised it, eel:eying this w1il tend to consolidatei the Etintre. was his 'brave spirit which kept him alive so long. Yesterday, he was tooi exhanate,d to dictate a let- ter to you, so 1 wrote for Mal, fol keep you informed. Soon afterwards aark very swiftly. He fell, into a deepened into t tn. that was two sleep and 'neve...wolte. Tne oleeo minutes after four: ehlock. Trier:May Augast 24t'n, No 6ne could have a more calm or pegCeful end. I know this wall be a sore lose to his, sis- ters and 'aunt, as tie always spoke ao affiectionately of you all, that krew you -were all in all to eacn odiaer, ;P44 1 least also 'sure the siste of 4such a good soldier, will he brave, and% ;will bear their ts:orrow with courage. May God in 1inercy cart - fort yoa all. He knows wnat heart break' arid pain Is, Tor Re spared not His .0tWn Son, but. delivered Him up for Ila 'ail. Your brotner is* buried this afternoon with all the military lacirtors given to a gallant :soldier, and no one- nas ;deserved them better. Witn deepest sympathy, You.is sincerely, William 3. Bexter, Caap. Goderich District Meeting ef the Methodist Church The Financial District Meeting of the akrderich 'District cotivened in the Methodist church in Seaforth on Tuesday, September \-190-,;1 at 9.30 a. ma There was a large attendance of ministers and laymen froinj the various circuits. Rev. 3. E. road" ‘of FOode- rich, chairman of the Diatriet, pre- sided wtiltit =Rev. G. hieltinley, so,f Seaforth, aa financial secretary. Rev. .7. g. !Jones, of Bayfield, wah ap- pointed District Statietical -Seere- tary, The regular aoutiniej huSiatess of the district took up tbe first. ;part of the ielay #afteatwhich Rev. teoyd. Smith, 33.A., of Victoria, College, ',As- sistant Secretary of Ediacation, Pre- sented the claiime of the College fle made a very eloquent apheal on hea half Of the.College, the futile of which's\ are failing behind for varier:as reasons. \ Ile, pointed out that laat year„ . a very substantial increase had been. given by :the Godesilch District otter the previous year, and erged upon the District, the great aecessity of being loyal to the, Educational worle of the church. It was decided that March 4th, :191.1b 'Set apart as Edua eational anniversary for the district.. At the. 'beginning of the afternoon session,, Rev. .1. W. Hibbei.t„ ef Wing - ham, presented the scherte of the Conference Finance Committee, whicli alms et the increase to the :minimum salary, ;900 to the irnlrdsters, who, do not reeky receive it.- He Pointed oat that there was now a deficit in Minis- terial report throughout the. Confer- ence of over ;6000. Living had creaaad forty per e4...nt. but Minister a' Feass, 3. fancy work lira. Christie; stenehing, Miss Essery Misa Pollack; bedroom art, .hles, te,Mies Tom; teneriffe .ace J. BrOwn. Speeial-Two articles Mate by a dale blind girl 13 years of age; Specie, Indlen baskets, Mrs. Ske.ton4 Sproial Isofs. pillow, - Pte. usse.1.1 CHILD.REN'S DEPARTMENT Vineent took ail the, prizes in Me cash Girls over 12 - Darning stockings atid Mounted sofa palow, J. Decker, sr.; coalection fancy articles, -six or over, 3. Decker, sr.; centre. plece, HarVey Bros., le D. Vincent; pair hand wocrited toweia, Jas. Dick, 1.D. Vincent; Fancy aprons, J. Decker sr., Jas. Diek: tfaefta articles for bed- room pieces, 3. Decker, sr.; Fancy pin cushion, 1. D. Vinceet; crochet work, James Dick; 'L. D.• Vincent; Painting, any object, Harvey 'Bras. display, of vegetables by salami children, H. Neeb. Mns. E. Douglas, judge. Asters, display, C. Birney, George j'Andensen; dahlias, bouquet 6 var. G. Andre* ; -dahlias -splay, Mrs -Skel- ton; atsturtiums display, E. Hewitt, Mns. 3 'Hallett; petunias single N.dis- play, tra Peering; cooreoenba, J. For- rest; erbens, display, WJ.-n$. Dearing; Zinuilas, idieplay, C .Birney, Mrs. L. Reynolds; best arranged basket, Mrs. J. ;Miallett, , J. orrest; best arrange- tnent filo dim) r table, Mrs. 3. Mal- lett, ains `..7. oir; col. of annuals 3. Forrest; floaal aesign. for funerals, Mrs. .1]. Mallet J. Forrest. bride's bouquet, Jas..Anderson, Mrs. S. lett:al- ;svelty ib cut fl.iwers, J. Foi- rest, m. Dearing. , Special -collection of flowers, Jas. Anderson. Dr. Sweet, Jedge. ' LADIE°' WORK Embroidery-Ribben, Mrs. L. Tley- nolds ;, J. r, , .-i : ,h dew, J Brown; eyelet, .T. Tilley:. ; ‘lis eleGillicuddy; Dunehed werk, R No, thcett, Miss T. White: Band Inger, Mrs. Reynolds, W. Deering: ttor.. in, ht. Huaton,Miss 0. Sweet : buck., back, J.Forrest: eye- let. andFreCl1, J. Brown, Be North- cott; Bug2r1a, MSS .Sloalton; Mont- melizec r. Ate White; Embroidered tray •aoth, W.S. Howey, R. Northoott, col. tarble linen, Mrs. Mallett, Mrs. I. aeynolds: ; centre piece, :wleate,, Miss 3.1 Chesney, J aaeown; centre piece color E.A .Floss; 'Mrs. Mallett; day pillow, E. Dignan; ZiLSB Easery; cuff and col- lar Aet, 'Mrs .Mallett, .Mrs. Skelton; centre-pieee parlor table, p. A. Flosa Mrs. E. Berry; towels 3. Brown,;),iis,s Cheareey; piubcw cases. Mes. Christie, Miss Esaery, ther towels, Miss Sweet Mrs. Oahe dy ; Battenburg lace, MLs Wbate, '3. R. McDonald; liont- ,ton lace, MU* White, Mra, Skelton; Irish point, !Mrs. Skelton, Masa Sweet; white lunch Cloth, Mrs.:Christie, Mrs. McGillicuddy; lunet cloth coda Mrs. WlekWire, kits. McGillicuddy; ttreal How Jimmie Hutchinson Died The follawang are extracts from letters received by Miss Martha Johnston, of Seaforfh, sfroim Miss A. Hutchinson, :stater of Pte. 3. 3. Hutchinson, a forthier ,known and csopular resideat of this town, who enlisted -with the first contingent ard who( died frim Wounds on, ;August 24th. They will, ro doubt, be of in- terest to the People of Seaforth: Malford, Aileagh, Ireland h August 21, 1916. Dear Marthae-Just a lire to let you know. I have _received a telegrami this morning, infor4ming1 'me th4 my brother Jatnes' hal been seriously wourded. wounds nealttalled ed. is what the wire, sii4. I fear the worst, bu wiII reiaive more in- formatioe fr, re the ....cord °Pace as soon as possible. A. Hutchinson It • • August 23rd. Just :in ther'meSsagetoday from the cheglei saying that his :wounds e very kerimls and the doctors have very 1itte hopes of recovery. He -was hit in the faee with a ,grenade and wounded in 4)00i altIle. tILL I gi 0 a August 23rd, latest message from the Chaplan: Your brother'e eondition still very serious, but 4 little brightea today. Hts wonderful, brave spiritt is a *great aelp to 'the Medical Officer in trying to restore hien and get htro well again. later 1 an sorry ;1 cannot report any progre,ss, The, doOtore Say he is weaker, but Wond,erfully bright, and seemed to derive great cohfort from our prayers. Wilt wire you ;13001) e August 24th, 1916 ' Dear Miss Hutehinson,-Probably be- ' fore this mesaage' reaches, you, you. will 'nave xeceived the official an- rouncemant, telling you that, as we feared9*our brother has not re- covered. tias l;een Very Weak, and aka I said te,fOre. 'anyone witia a leas cheerful land hasie mint would have been dead tarok or three dayS 'ago, It e Rev. Mr. Eason, of 'China, was the next speaker, and gave a very elo- quent; mstractive and impressive ac- count of 'Ir -e work there tiering the Past few years. Be stated that the enessionary is enc'ying the favor and respect of the best cetizens oa. Clana. Rev. Mr. Hazen eported that I.onelon 'Conference thM year there es a decrea,segn the cnissl4nary giving -a of ;2,000. The d.scussi n broight oat the, fact that the $iecrca.se was due m moat cases to Ithe deplete populatona on the varlo s circuits. A 1:n0MM WAS carried tha an increase Of 17 per cent. be thej ()Went -ye in the mbsslonary givings of the Goilerich Destrict this yea.... At the evening eessosis, inspirational tr34sionary ,dre,sses were given by evds. Arnup. Elson and Hazen. 'creating of representatives of the municipalities Interested in the Ontario Weet Shore, Railway property was held, fin the town hall, Goderich, on Saturday last. The chief q iestion under discussion was Whether the rails along the right-ofhtway elaodld be torn up anxt sold an offer for their purchase having been received, or the line ast it is at present shouki ba kept intact In the hope of its being ven tually operated. When the question was •andee consideration on. a previous -occasion, Sir Adarrat Beck strongly advised a,gainat the dia. darnantling of the road, holding out the hope that the line would be linked op with fthe aystena of Hydro -radials. On account of the aheeap advance In the price of :steel there is a feeling that it tnight be to the advanage Of the 'municipalities to sell the rails at once; but before any definite decision Ita reached the counsel of Sir Adam Beck, will again he sought. Those piesent &t ithe meeting were Reeve William Hunter and Mr..3. J. Hunt- er, of Kincardine; Reeve Wilkin- son, Huron township; Reeve Stewart, Deputy -Reeve Dalton, Mesers. Rich- ardson, James Hackett and Culbert, of Asbfield; Mr. Stothers„ Dun- gannon, trustae of the 0.17.8.11.;Reeve Nafrn Deputy ;Reeve „ aithvraite, Councillor T. 'R. Wallis and lf.emrea. C. A, Reid and H. E .Hodtteins,'Ggxle- riot 4