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The Huron Expositor, 1919-04-25, Page 89 t-, THE HURON ExPosrroa; TILE 1:IURQN EXPO$ITOit 41116. The New Wall Papers erMf'areesge-ette.re--ereerree-eee Insist that plain stippled effects and foliage designs be treated as charming back -grounds in living - rooms, „halls and dining - rooms. Our prices are the very lowest and th'e immense variety of beau- tiful colorings and de- signs in our Wall Paper makes selecting a joy. Graves' Wall Paper Store, 04th 4111111•1011111MIN , otii154 Stratford, Ont. Is recognized els one of the DNA reliable Commercial schools. in Canada. The = instructors are experienced and the = courses are air -to -date. Graduates are . plated In positions and thery meet with encceas. Students 'mar enter at any • tine. write at once for free cataiostee.- . D. A. McLAcRLAN. PRINCIPAL aIlliul�IflhIflHflflfllflhililflUhIHtHIHII IMO POW MP- , POO MOk O NO1 MO ONO M▪ O 0▪ 10 OM▪ . • James Watson Geneml Insurance Agent Real Esta 'and Loan Agent Dealer in ewing Machines.. Four good houses for sale, convenientry situated in the Town of Seaforth. Terms reasonable and possession givcen promptly Apply at my office for particular. J.F.DALY Jeweier and Optician. Issner Marriage -Licenses SEAFORTH 011T CREAM WANTED. We have our Creamery now in full operation, and we want your Patron. age. We are prepared to pay You the highest prices for yoee cream, pay you every two weeks, a c-!gh, sample and test each can of cream carefully and give you statement of the same We also supply cans free of charge and give you an honest business deal Call in and see us or drop us a card for particulars. THE SEAFORTH CREAMERY Seaforth Ontario The ,Double Track Route between MONTREAL, TORONTO, DETROIT 8i CHICAGO Unexcelled Dining Car Service. Sleeping cars on night trains and Parlor Cars on principal day trains.. Full hiformation from any Grand Trunk Ticket Agent or C. E. Horning, District passenger Agent, Toronto. W. Somerville Town Agent W. R. Plant ... Depot Agent t. EAS TER AT Easter Time everybody discards the old Winter Footwear and blossoms forth with something Springlike! Our showing of Spring Shoes is a grand one! We've the Best Footwear that's made for Men, Women, Boys, Miss- es and Children! Come to this Store for the Choice Styles and Better Things in Footwear! High orlow cut Shoes in all the new leathers. The conserv- ative man's shoes or the style limit for the young fellow! in woman's Spring Shoes there are many new beauties in brown, grey and black boots, oxford; eolonials and slippers. The Best Shoe Values for Your Money. PMSOMoommont H. R. SCOTT Phone 51 THE HOME OF, GOOD MOM MOW .trimierrampiroliiirieriti*imw mmo* DISTRICT MATTERS Town Statistics. --Mr. M. Broderick. assessor, has finieed,his work for this year, and has handed in the assessment roll to the town clerk, and from it we take the itollovving interesting statistics. The total assessed value of town property is , $1,0719,477; in- come assessment $66,867; business assessment $84,680; population 2,0271 number of dogs 64. The Red ,Cross I Record.—The local branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society since its organization in Aug. 1914, has raised $29,318.40. The num- per of articles shipped was 93,279 in- cluding 8,489 suits of _pyjamas and 8,318 pair of socks, also 154 yards of Canton flannel, 333 yards of military flannel, 1,258 yards of flannelette and 503 yards of towelling. The society still remains Organized and with other work, is providing each returned soldier with to suits of pyjamas. 'Nee The Navy League of Canada.—Miss Constance Boulton, of the board of Education Toronto, will deliver a lec- ture. in Education, Hall, Seaforth, on Wednesday, the 30th day of April, 1919 at eight p.m., in relation to and in support of the objects of the Navy League. The lecture will be illus- trated by lantern views. One Who has heard Miss Boulton says, "Her lectures are interesting alike to old and young" It is hoped there will be a large attendance at the hall on Wednesday evening, 30th 'of April. A silver collection will be taken at the door to defray expenses, Y. M. C. A. Drive. --Capt. Lambert, a returned Soldier chaplain, met -a few oftour citizens in the council chamber on! Wednesday night, regarding the Red Triangle drive' for $1,000,000 for the work of the, Y. a C. A. The drive will be on from May ah to the 9th. The funds will be used to pro- vide comforts for the reterned men during demobilization and then to ex- tend the work of the Y. M. C. A. throughout the rural districts as wtll as the cities and towns for the benefit of the young men and boys of our country. There will be another meet- ing in the council chamber next Mon- day night to complete organization for the town of Seaforth, to which the public ..are- invitel. The Y. is making a splendid effort to meet the needs of the young men of the land and deserves our hearty slpport. • , The Bowlers -Ornanize.--At an ee- thusiastic meeting of the Seaforth, Lawn Bowling Club, held in the council chamber on Tuesday evening of last week, the following officers were elected: for the coming season: President, William Ament; vice-pres- ident, Dr. Charles MacKay? secretary, John Broderick; treasurer, J. G. Mul- len; executive, J. M. Best: arry Stew- art, Charles Barber, W G. fills; del- egate to Faill cup nietingf, Dr. F. J. Burrows; membership co mitteee F. Robiuson, J. Broderick, G D. Haig, J. G. Mullen, and J. M B sts official referees,essrs. 3. M. Best and W. G: Willis;ilskips, J. E. Willis, H. Burrows, W. G. 'Willis; Dr. Mackay, R, S. Hays, Oscar Neil, Dr. Grieye, K. McLean. Col. A. Wilson, of New York; was made an honorary Member of the club. The club starts the seas- on free of debt and a successfel sea- son's sport is anticipated. eps Temperance Meeting.—A large and representative m.eeting of temperance Workers of Seaforth, was held in the Methodist church on Monday night. The. devotional services were under the direction of Rev. Moyer, Dr. Larkin led in prayer Mr. Robert McMillan, chairman of the local organ- ization, then took charge of the meet- ing, Mr. John Finlayson acting as secretary. The president gave a brief review of the situation and then called on Mayor Cooper, of Clinton, president of the county organization, who explained the referendum ballot and gaVe valuable light on the liquor propaganda. D. D Wilson spoke in a most encouraging strain of the success of prohibition in the West and com- pared present conditions of prosper- ity in Seaforth with conditions as he had known them under license. Mrs. Cowan, on behalf of the recently re- organized W. C. T. U. bespoke the wemen's hearty co-operation in the coming campaign. It was a meeting that augurs well for the success cif temperance in the corning contest. The officers were elected as follows: presi- dent, Robert McMillan, vice-president, William Harty, secretary treasurer, John Finlayson. The executive com- mittee will consist of the officers, the local clergy and the following citizens: Jaraes Cowan, George Turnbull, A. Porteous, William Duncan and Rich- mond Park. Death ol Thomas Trow,—ThiPleath of Thomas Trow, ane 6f the best known citizens of stratford and of Western Ontario, occurred on Mon- day, He was barn in North Easthope Augest 30th, 1847, the son of James Trow, M, P., mend Mary Trow, and lived there until thirty-six years ago, when he moved to Stratford. There he was in the brokerage and con- veyancing business until about four years ago, when ill -health forced him to retire, and since that time he has not been in good - health. A man of many interests -0111n Trow, not only served the city en the city Council a.nd the Collegiate Institute Uoard, for many years, but had been a direetor of the Perth Mutual Fire Insurance Company almost since its. organization and also of the Dominion Life Insur- ance Company of Waterloo. For thirty years, he waS Division Court Clerk at Milverton, keeping this position even for a'nuinber of years after he moved to Stratford. Besides his wife, Mr. Trow is survived by one son, Clarence, of Stratford; three daughters? Mrs. York , Borland, St. Louis, Mo.; Jean, of Tomtit°, end Edith at home; two brothers, James of Stratford, and Ed- ward, of Toronto, and one sister, Mrs. N. J. P. McGregor, of Toronto,. Two sons of Mr. Trow were killed in the war, one, Spencer, being killed at Vimy. Ridge in April, 1917 and the other, Arthur, at Aix Noulette just about a year later. Methodist Sunday School Anniver- sary.—The Easter anniversary of the Methodist Sunday school proved a gratifying Success from, every stand- point, The Otendance was all that could be deeired and the Friday ni ht progrannne 'Mid the Sunday services • were up to the most sanguine expels- 1111111111111111111111111MIUMIIIIMUIMHIth talon. The choruses by the school . • were rendered with a very full volume 1 •`. Cleaning Up and the pupils were under -the prompt control of the pastor's beton. They = . . - were ably, asTillie me eisted by the ' Sunday ci = --a- ,.... - . . , schooVorchestra under the leadershap = es - of Mr. Bert Williams with Miss RubyE, . Bristow at the piano. Mrs. William = Make your dingy rooms ...". Harty and 'Mrs. Williams had the ..*E. i0Ok bright and clean by Ei primaries 3inder their charge and the = us'izig some of our Choice little folks contributed raost enjoyable =_ . „e 4, i., ,a, „ = programme at all. The two part = == cil‘oirorf api:epre.ii4 The small E Will be [.. - faealturedt ofs irtertehsetinpgroogirfeasmmnoet, Oben besides choruses by girls' classes, The Rose df = more than made up by = No Mines Land and Easter Lilies, 5. the pan. mvi leasure and comfort = were very effective, the latter being = ,. , . = l were trained by Miss Beth Willis an.e.I am repeated on Sunday orning. They = •you no in cheerfurooms, E .____...... - -1 = - her assistants. A Greek pantomine ... -= Th by youngIadies,, trained by Miss Nor- = ompson s . _ ma Hartry, and a wand drill by the LI young ladies' Bible Class trained by 17:: sEABOOKSTOREF0KTK Mr. Robb, were very impressive. = Master Frank Knight sang a beauti- ful missionary hynui to the tune of :11111111RIUM1011111110111i1M111111111111117. - . . . "Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere " He 2111111111111111111.11111111,11111111111111111111111 received a wellmerited encoreMrg 3 S C110 01 presided. He made feeling = 'CLEARING AT William Harty, superintendant of the = reference to the members of the school Fr: who had died during the year, pay- 25 per cent. off me0 ing a special tribute to the brave boys 1= who had lead , 'down their lives in France. He paid a high tributeto the „officers and teachers for their faithful services during the year and spoke optimisteelly of the •outlook for the future, The Sunday morning ser- vice was bright with songs and the pastor's tovie picture show proved fascinatin to young and old, being a demonstration of the value of reading the Bible with the imagination. At night a special sermon was preached to the young people. A splendid chorus of men and boys led the sing- ing. "The Spinsters Return."—A roaring farce comedy. Will be presented under the auspices of the ladies of St. James church in the parish hall, Thursday evening, May 1st, r-8:15 p.m. 33 Performers. Admission 25 ents. 2680-1 iStrawberry Plants for Sale. -1,0p0 "Semi tor Dunlop' A. D. Sutherland. Pasture.—For rent, grounds Of the Turf Club for .pasture.. Apply to M. 'Broderick. 2680-1 - Be sure you see "Ethel Burrymore" in "Our Mrs. McChesney" at the Strand this week ead. It is one of the good ones. 2680x1 Would the person who has the leaves of the Mission Wood extension table' belonging to Mrs. W. T. Haw, please lease their name at the Expositor Office.. 2680-1 For Sale.—Several glass counter show. cases, very suitable for most any ft'etail business. Good bargain. Investigate. E. '1.1mbach, 'Druggist, Seaforth. 2680-1 The "Strand" will . change its programme three times next week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 2680xl Notice.—Customers . having screw' jacks, ladders, pipe wrenches and other tools on loafi, roust return them at once or Same will be- charged to customer's accounts. H. Edge, the Big Hardware, Seaforth. 2680-1 J. S. Reid and Company counter cheelz books credit systems. A request will bring salesman with samples. Stratford, Ontario. /2. 2680x3 The Barbara Kirkman Mission Circle of the Presbyterian church will have an afternoon tea and_sale of fancy work and home made cook- ing on Friday, April e5th, in Mr. Stephen's store, Main Street. r2679 Tractors For Sale.—Waterloo Boy 12-25 tractors. Best value and general purpose twctor in Canada. Also one International 8-16 slighty used, in good -order. One 5 h. p. field type W. gasoline engine. One 19 h. p. Goold. Shapley & Muir gasoline portable on wheels. Will , be sold cheap. immediate deliverey. Robert Bell Egine & Thresher Co. Ltd., Soa- forth, Ont. 2680-tf Wanted...—Choice quality white beans and oats. Atlas Cereal Co., Ltd. •2673-tf Housekeeper Wanted.—Middle aged woman to act as houSekeeper in family of one. Apply at the Expositor Office. 2670 -Cf Local Briefs.—Lieut. Aubrey Crich, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Crich, who has been with the Royal Naval, Air Force in France. for the past two years, returned home on Thursday last. —Miss Jean ROSS, of: Toronto, spent the holidays at her home in Mc- Killop.—The Misses Ella and Mabel -Turnbull and Miss Olive Rankin of Toronto Ur4versity, were home for the holidays.—Mr. Clyde Rankin, of To- ronto spent Easter at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs., James Rankin. —Miss Marion Larkin and Mips Edith Govenlock of the Ottawa Civil Service, spent Easter at their homes.—Mr. Fred Faulkner, of the Dominion bank, Windsor, spent the week end at his home here.—Mr. 'Gerald Case,. of To-' ronto, was in town this week.—Mrs. L. G. Kruse and son, of Galt, spent Easter at the hOme of her mother, Mrs. Wi1liain Sclater:. -7 -Miss M. Mc- Clure spent the holidays in London. —Miss Hester Grodkin, of Stratford, spent Sunday at her home in Me- ICillop.—Mr. Harry Weiland, of To- ronto, spent the week end at his home in Egniondville.—Mr. and" Mrs. James Plant, of Acton, .spent Easter at the hoine Of their son, Mr. W. Plant. —Miss Mae McClinchey, of Odessa, is spending the holidays at her home here.—Miss Cowan, of Dundee and the Misses Kate and Mary Cowan, of To- ronto, spent Easter. at -their homes here.—Capt, Hodgins, of Whatby, spending a few days with his family here.—Mr. Warren Ament, of the London Business College, is spending his holidays at his home here.—Mr, Robert Laird, of Toronto University, was home for the holiday -Miss Jessie Wilson of Owen Sound, is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. 'M Wilson.—Miss Edna Dayman is visiting at her home in McKillop.— Mrs. Fred Laing, of Galt, spent Easter at his home here.—Mrs. Castles, of Toronto, is visiting • at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M, Walsh. —The Misses Laidlaw, _ of Toronto, spent the holidays with their mother, in town.—Mr. R. Gottschalk, of To- ronto, spent Easter with his parents here. ---Miss Clara' McKinley, daughter of Rev, and Mrs. George McKinley, of London, epent Sunday with friends in Seaforth,—Miss Erma Freeman, of Toronto, is visiting. her mother.— Miss Jean Hays,, Miss Florence Deem and Miss Mary Smillie, Of the Strat- ford Normal are spending the holi- days at their homes here.—Miss Ha.bldrk, of the Bell Telephone, Listowel is visiting, at her home in McKillop.—Mr. Muir . Thomson, of Exeter, is spending the holidays with his mother in town.—Miss McLaugh- lin of London, is a guest at the home of Mrs. J. F. Reid.—Mr. H Stark, of the DoMinion Bank, Spent the holiday with friends in Bramptom.—Miss Jeannie goverdock of the Goderich Collegiate staff, is spending the holi- days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Govenlock—Miss Margaret Pink- ney, daughter of Mr. D. T. Pinkney, Stratford, is visiting with relatives here—Miss Rena McKenzie, of Strat- ford is spending the: holidays with her mother.—Mr. Ray Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Holmes, who re- cently returned fromoverseas, is, now acting a chauffeur forthechid of the Ladies' House Dresses Ladies' Print Dresses Ladies' Voile -Waists Ladies' Flannelette Gowns Ladies' Underskirts Children's Middies Children's Gingham Dresses Children's Rompers and Middle ties. • These are a genuine bargain while they last. We are clear- ing the ltne as we are extending our China and Crockery Dept. ON SALE SATURDAY = Beatties Fair E Eye Specialist here April 29-30 E. London Fire Brigade.—Mr. Cyril Mar- vin has .accepted a position with the Dominion Bank in; Toronto, and left for that city on Tuesday. He was ac - companied by his mother, who will spend a short time with friends there —Mrs. Nettie Shillinglaw, of Toronto, is spending the holidays at her horlie in Tuekersmith.—Mr. C. Bell, of'Te- m-Ito University, is spending the holi- days at the home of his* parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. P. Bell.—Miss Gladys Thompson, 'of. Merriton, is spend- ing the holidays at the parental home of Mr. and Mr. J. B. Thompson.—Mr. Jack Scott, of Stratford, spent Sun- day with his parents, Mr: and Mrs. T. rG. Scotte-Mrs. Robert 'Fraser is improving the appearance of her home on James Street by putting in a ce- ment foundation, the work being done by Mr. George Tuffin, of Staffa.— Mrs. J. Shaw, nee Missjda Duff, and two sons, of Regina, are this week the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Hays. —Mrs. Lynch and Miss Jessie, of Win- nipeg, were guests at the home of Mrs. A. Young this week. They have been spending the winter in Florida and were on their way home to the west—Miss Ethel Beattie, of Grims- by, is spending Easter at her home here.—Mr. Kenneth, Griffith, of Fort Francis, who has ostit the past three years with the Imperial army in Greece, Serbia aiid Tnekey, was visit- ing' this week at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Lorne Weir.—The monthly meet- ing of the Red Cross Society will be held in the Carnegie Library -Hall OH ,Thursday afternoon at four &clock.— The unveiling of the Honor Roll .will take place next Sunday morning at St. Thomas church, when a special 'address will be given.—Miss Kate Mc- Diarmid is Visiting with friends in St Marys.—Mr. Robert Gemmel', of the Michigan State Auto School, De- troit, is spending.the holidays at his home in Tuckersmithee-Mr. Palilser Whitley, of Hamilton, spent Good Friday at his home here.—Mr. and Mrs. W. Montgomery, of Hensall, spent Good Friday in town.—Miss Florence Thompson, of Toronto, is spending the holidays at her home on Jkhn Street.—Mrs. W.. J. Walker spent Easter with her daughter hi Buffal6.—Miss II. Thompson, of the 3. Mactavish store, attended the mil- linery openings in Toronto on Mon- day. -----Mrs. George Weir is visiting her daughter, Grace, in New York,— Mr, R. H. Archibald, Denville, spent Sunday at the parental home of Mr. and Mrs. James Archibald.—Miss Mary Gillespie, of Alina, Ladies Col- lege, St. Thomas, is home for the holidays.—Mrs. Churchill, London, is visiting at the parental home of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, McKillop.—Miss Margaret Walsh, of 'Minden, is home for the holidays Ida Cooper, of Toronto, is at present confined .0o her home with an attack of inflam- matciry rheumatism.—Dr. Bechley has again resumed his dental practise here. —Miss Elizabeth .McCowan,' of Rox- boro, who has been attending the school of Commerce in Clinton, has occepied a position in. Toronto, and left for that Cipity on 1Wednesdayl morning,—Many friends here will seriously regret to learn of the ileath of Mrs. 11. Meyer, which occurred, at her home in Stratford, on Tuesday morning last. Mrs. Meyer had been in delicate health for some months and spent the past summer at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh MacKay here. Previous to her marriage 3 years age, she Was the efficient manager of the Bell Telephone office in Seaforth, and was a general favorite with the subscribers', She is survived by a husband and one daughter.—Miss H. French spent the Easter holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. French.—Fidelity Lodge of Oddfellows will observe the one hundreth anniveviary of the order by attending divine service in the Metho- dist church on Sunday evening next, when the annual sermon will be preached by Rev. He D. Moyer.— .1 Mrs. C. R. Myrick and daughter, Helen, of London, were Easter visitors at the pasonage.—Miss Hilda, Preuter, of Mitchell, is visiting with friends in town.—Mrs. john Kerr, who has been spending the winter in Ottawa, has returned to her house here.—Next Sunday morning the services in the Methodist chUrch will be on behalf of the ,Edricational work of the church. In the evening the pastor will preach the annual sermon to the Oddfellows. The theme will be "A Threefold Rule of Life "—Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Mc- Clelland, of Baden; spent Sunday at the home of Major and Mrs. R. S. Haene.—In the recent referendum on Dayligh't Saving, the ineasue was de- feated a *cite of 340 to 272.—At the Adminietator's Sale on Monday, of the town property owned by the late Rev. P. Corcoran, consisting of two cottages on Mill street and' one build- ing lot in the north ward, the property was purchased by Mr.,Con Echart; of McKillop, who later sold the lot in the north. ward to Mrs, James Beattie, whose residence fronts the peoperty.— The beautiful spring weather of the early part of the week was broken on Wednesday evening by heavy rains which turned to snow during the High; and since then the weetherelas been very cold, with occasional snow Rule ries. Farming operations which. were just getting nicely under way, have, consequently, been brought to a stand. still.—Miss Ruth Spoat, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. John Sproat, left on Sat- urday to accept a position in Detroit. —Mrs. Jas. ,Cline and Miss Cline are visiting with friends in Wingham.— Miss Bessie Grieve, of Tara is spend- ing her holidays at her home in Eg- mondville.—Miss Sadie Holman„ of Goderich, was a Seaforth visitor on Saturday ,—Miss Belle Ballant3rne, of Waterloo, spent Easter at the home of her father here.— Mr...J. Button who has been occupying the residence of Mrs. Kerr, On Goderich Streetp during the winter, has leased the residence of Mrs. J. Brown, on Victoria Street. —Mr. A. L. Smillie recently return- ed from, overseas, leaves this week for Powassen, where he has taken a school —An excellent programme of Easter music was given in the Pres- byterian church on Sunday last by the choir, under the direction of the organist, Mr. A. T. Craig, which was geatly appreciated by large congreg, tions.—Miss Vera Dorrance, Ottawa, js spending the holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dor- ranee in McKillop, CH' ISELHURST Notes.—The farmers of this district are now busy on the, land and manyl acres of spring wheat have been sown. It is the intention of quite a number; to give peas a trial, as of late years they have been free ,of the weevil.— No. 10, school section opened again on Tuesday having been closed for two weeks( owing to the flu. WALTON Tractors For Sale.—Waterloo Boy 12-25 tractors. Best value and general purpose slighty used, in good Order. 'One 5 h. p. field tractor in Canada. Also one International 8-6 type W. gasoline engine. One 19 h. p. Goold - Shapley & Muir gasoline portable on wheels. Will, be sold cheap. Immediate deliverey. Robert Bell Egine & Thresher Co. Ltd., Sea - forth, Ont. 2680 -if Notes.—Easter day was a very re- freshing 'day. All the Easter services were well atteoded.—Miss Morrison, of Peterboro, was a visitor at Fergusons, —Mr. Thomas Misner spent 'the' holi- day at Wiarton.—The Walton banquet and presentation to 'our returned Isoldiers, has been postponed to the King's birthday, Tuesday, June 3rd. 1,1his will give time to plan a royal welcome horne.—The adjourned meet- ing of the citizens of Walton, to plan to make Walton a police village, will be titld on Wedeesday evening, May 7th. Would the Red Cross Society, Farmer's Club etc., please meet them to appoint committees and workers for the banquet to our soldier boys. • BRUCEFIELD Notes.—Mr. John B Mustasel ,has dispesed of his saw mill and stock of logs to the Bayfeld saw mill firm. MreeMustard retains control of the. car" shingle and dressed lumber trade., ---Farmers are all busy seed- ing and if the weather continues favorable, the crop will all be sown in a few days.—Mrs. Williani Douglas and Mr. Douglas motored to Ilensall on Wednesday evening to meet ,-Pte. Hudson returning from overseas.—Mr. John TayIorr'who is acting, adminis- trator of the estate of Mrs John Ketchen., will have an auction sale in the course of -a few weeks and will dispose of the furniture and' chattels of the deceaeed.—Mr. Jas. Moodie is busy cleaning up and making iinpreve- ments on the property he recently purchased from the Simpson's estate. If some others would do likewise, it would greatly improve the appearance of the village.—Mr, Ham, manager of the Molsons Batik, has purchased a new car. The young ladies of the village, some of whom are expert car drivers - intend giving Mr. Harn some assistance in learning to drive. HIBBERT Death of an Old aesident.—An- other resident of Mitchell, and form- erly of this .township, nassel to the great beyond on Sunday afternoon last. Death this time claimed Thos. Vivian in his 73rd year, at his home in the west ward. For the past year or -so he had been in failing health and was confined to bed during the .past couple of months, His ailment gradually weakened him, and he could take no nourishment for several weeks. Mr. Vivian farmed in Hibbert township for a long time. Some years ago after leaving the farm he moved to Mitchell with his family and lived on the Huron road west. He later sold out and mov- ed closer to the busines4 centre. De- ceased was known and classed among the best living of men, a regular wor- shipper when able in his chosen church (Methodist), and was admired for his sterling iptegrity. In connection with the death of Mr. Vivian, 'an extraor- dinary event arises. While the de- eeased had passed the allotted span of life --three score and ten—his father Mr. George Vivian, Sr., survives him at the remarkable age of nearly 96 years. Thomas Vivian is survived al- so by his widow, two sons and four daughters, Rte. Leslie, overseas; Geo. on the old homestead in Hibbert; Mrs, Stewart, ,of Montreal; Mrs(Dr.) Nixon, Calgary; Mrs, Wm. Hord, Calgary; and a daughter at London. Two brothers and one sister remain, George, of Mitchell; William in Ellice, 1 and. Mrs. Alex. McLaren. in Detroit Interment took place at Staffa cern- eters, on Tuesday. s, 1111111 • 1111111 • • 1111111 1 •••• • I .3 I .3 •• APRIL 25,1919 - -esse.--e--!..eFirerriT. Home Furnishings Of - The Better Kind ------1111M1111g-1111M111 Spring Days are Here_ congdieum BL,11/;.,:eurais Carpet Rugs •• The trees will soon be green, Here and there we see the grass on the lawn changing from the 'winter's drab to the bright green of spring -time. Even now people are planning for the wgnderful warm days ahead, for spring -time is shrely the wonder ;-season 6f the year. N. And to meet the demands of our -customers' for the new season, spring stocks are complete, and yQu will find much of interest in frequent visits to this stOre. Curtaining the Home in New Spring Scrims Scrims seem to have a most decid- ed effect on -bright- ening up the home, for their lightsome appearance indi- cates that the cheery days of Springand Summer are coming. Our stock is replete with various fine materials in new designs and pat- terns, and ' will prove very helpful in Making -your se- lections and secur- ing harmonizing in- teriors. Exceptional -values are now Per yard 50c to 1.50 being offered Marquisette Curtains $2 to $6 This group of Summer Curtains in connection with a beautiful range of yardage goods will attract much attention from those people who are interested in beau tifying their homes at less cost. Fine quality Marquis ette and Filet Marquisette Curtains, plain hemstitehed hen3stitched With Cluny edge, drawn work border, etc White and ecru. Per yard 50c to 1.65, ! 5 Spring Cretonnes, Furniture Ittims 50c to $3.-00 1 A fine assortment of patterns and coloripgs, ;suit- able for slip covers, draperies, window curtains and valances, furniture- coverings, chair set S and cuskims for the porch or hammock, will greet the woinan who appreciates beautiful designs and cottrings. For Brightening Up the Honig' You will Need New Rugs, Linoletims, Oilcloths .` The need of need of new furnishing for the home, particularly in the line of floor coverings, is emphaszed by the coming of Spring. People have been indoors a gteat deal during the Wiriter months, and the rugs and other floor coverings have suffered most. Renewals are demanded and now in order, and this store of help- fulness is ready to do its full share in, supplying thc things you need at prices u,nusually moderate. Cool and Practical Linoleuins and Floor Oilcloths 1.•*•• •••••4 • 4* •• 4 it k 40 • 4 04.4,0•• '.44.4 • 4t4 1.4 ••• k*••*4 it• • • • .444404 044**A .444, • •4* * 4- 4t, 4- • * * • 4. • * - We appreciate how imp&t- ant these eonvenient Floor Coverings are. rherefore we have devoted more than a usual amount of care, nutm- ey and space to gatheri g the best possible collection of its kind hereabouts. There are many patterns ,t,of Linoleums, all perfect and well seasoned, in all of which we carry -ample stocks. che stock of OL cloth is coi respondin6 wide. All grades are chosen for sightliness and service. We are always at the serv- ice of the home furnisher and glad toconsult with you on matters of color scheme' Standard 'quality Floor 0i1Cloths irivarious designs anvil widths sq. yd. 75c. Passage and stair Oilcloths, often used as runners over carpet, x8 -inch price 5.oc a yard, 22 inch 6oc a yard. Canvas 'back quality also in Stock; which comes cheaper in price. Reversibie jute stair car- pet both serviceable and, of good appearance. Heavy quality, 22 inches wide at 6oc a yd. Inkitid Linoleums $1 75 Excellent Nearing quality; will give good account ot themselves in the most frequented room in the house, patterns in tile effects, squares and blocks in pleasing designs, attractive color combinations, per sq.yd, $1.75. J. MACTAVISH Seaforth - 1.111 111111i 1111 ; OLE MOM SEW OOP Springrt° hi ne su the cho E that sta = the sm = which t = will not posed t r: the,Gabrtauemre cbtholaaupt. ses?ss, robnoi Black $35o L.111, lots *is tow • - Ne Nov Plat Fine _Rain ;111111 ,1 inuif WHISPE The Museum -occupied as a Parliament has wbis).,ering gale yoivr ea -r V hither. The trail down the el top floor where is assembled./ T from the where aro Choi/thee _ef talking more patient Mr. Sergeant -at-. ing for publvea and the lo Governraent Fide, hers are w Sister Ann is scanning -the ea now and then s and hopes that of the Prime White has bee has become qu f-ollowers; but on the job and the return of t Than can tarry but he cannot and the mesh - an increase in t The foreman, Can on odd• jobs, but , get ony now c literally there a tions to be e;ettl. disposed of until the machine or ie. Robert Borden. In the meant meet every day something to tai tion. Hence the to conneeittee Governipent's -railways in the C. p. R., Hi new corpora.tion. lends itself to fut . Liberals are help Meet by a disc enpugh to suit talk themselves ernment will take the I3ankruptcy will be invitee' as long as they P or the lawyers indefinitely and in his element. rite ottentien f of the Howse, either a creditor o fore with stro subject of After the Sea out the GoVerrirti up the Divorce B not oceupy the II eourse may be ha debate an the pe Which is the mare 'eater? Or a bap be arrived at by fire -water. hi short the to do nothiztg the return -of t Yet it is common *nigher will not! Wa, Be may For Sale ' Ford Cartin good shape. Apply to Allan Close .1 Mrs. C. R. Myrick and daughter, Helen, of London, were Easter visitors at the pasonage.—Miss Hilda, Preuter, of Mitchell, is visiting with friends in town.—Mrs. john Kerr, who has been spending the winter in Ottawa, has returned to her house here.—Next Sunday morning the services in the Methodist chUrch will be on behalf of the ,Edricational work of the church. In the evening the pastor will preach the annual sermon to the Oddfellows. The theme will be "A Threefold Rule of Life "—Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Mc- Clelland, of Baden; spent Sunday at the home of Major and Mrs. R. S. Haene.—In the recent referendum on Dayligh't Saving, the ineasue was de- feated a *cite of 340 to 272.—At the Adminietator's Sale on Monday, of the town property owned by the late Rev. P. Corcoran, consisting of two cottages on Mill street and' one build- ing lot in the north ward, the property was purchased by Mr.,Con Echart; of McKillop, who later sold the lot in the north. ward to Mrs, James Beattie, whose residence fronts the peoperty.— The beautiful spring weather of the early part of the week was broken on Wednesday evening by heavy rains which turned to snow during the High; and since then the weetherelas been very cold, with occasional snow Rule ries. Farming operations which. were just getting nicely under way, have, consequently, been brought to a stand. still.—Miss Ruth Spoat, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. John Sproat, left on Sat- urday to accept a position in Detroit. —Mrs. Jas. ,Cline and Miss Cline are visiting with friends in Wingham.— Miss Bessie Grieve, of Tara is spend- ing her holidays at her home in Eg- mondville.—Miss Sadie Holman„ of Goderich, was a Seaforth visitor on Saturday ,—Miss Belle Ballant3rne, of Waterloo, spent Easter at the home of her father here.— Mr...J. Button who has been occupying the residence of Mrs. Kerr, On Goderich Streetp during the winter, has leased the residence of Mrs. J. Brown, on Victoria Street. —Mr. A. L. Smillie recently return- ed from, overseas, leaves this week for Powassen, where he has taken a school —An excellent programme of Easter music was given in the Pres- byterian church on Sunday last by the choir, under the direction of the organist, Mr. A. T. Craig, which was geatly appreciated by large congreg, tions.—Miss Vera Dorrance, Ottawa, js spending the holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dor- ranee in McKillop, CH' ISELHURST Notes.—The farmers of this district are now busy on the, land and manyl acres of spring wheat have been sown. It is the intention of quite a number; to give peas a trial, as of late years they have been free ,of the weevil.— No. 10, school section opened again on Tuesday having been closed for two weeks( owing to the flu. WALTON Tractors For Sale.—Waterloo Boy 12-25 tractors. Best value and general purpose slighty used, in good Order. 'One 5 h. p. field tractor in Canada. Also one International 8-6 type W. gasoline engine. One 19 h. p. Goold - Shapley & Muir gasoline portable on wheels. Will, be sold cheap. Immediate deliverey. Robert Bell Egine & Thresher Co. Ltd., Sea - forth, Ont. 2680 -if Notes.—Easter day was a very re- freshing 'day. All the Easter services were well atteoded.—Miss Morrison, of Peterboro, was a visitor at Fergusons, —Mr. Thomas Misner spent 'the' holi- day at Wiarton.—The Walton banquet and presentation to 'our returned Isoldiers, has been postponed to the King's birthday, Tuesday, June 3rd. 1,1his will give time to plan a royal welcome horne.—The adjourned meet- ing of the citizens of Walton, to plan to make Walton a police village, will be titld on Wedeesday evening, May 7th. Would the Red Cross Society, Farmer's Club etc., please meet them to appoint committees and workers for the banquet to our soldier boys. • BRUCEFIELD Notes.—Mr. John B Mustasel ,has dispesed of his saw mill and stock of logs to the Bayfeld saw mill firm. MreeMustard retains control of the. car" shingle and dressed lumber trade., ---Farmers are all busy seed- ing and if the weather continues favorable, the crop will all be sown in a few days.—Mrs. Williani Douglas and Mr. Douglas motored to Ilensall on Wednesday evening to meet ,-Pte. Hudson returning from overseas.—Mr. John TayIorr'who is acting, adminis- trator of the estate of Mrs John Ketchen., will have an auction sale in the course of -a few weeks and will dispose of the furniture and' chattels of the deceaeed.—Mr. Jas. Moodie is busy cleaning up and making iinpreve- ments on the property he recently purchased from the Simpson's estate. If some others would do likewise, it would greatly improve the appearance of the village.—Mr, Ham, manager of the Molsons Batik, has purchased a new car. The young ladies of the village, some of whom are expert car drivers - intend giving Mr. Harn some assistance in learning to drive. HIBBERT Death of an Old aesident.—An- other resident of Mitchell, and form- erly of this .township, nassel to the great beyond on Sunday afternoon last. Death this time claimed Thos. Vivian in his 73rd year, at his home in the west ward. For the past year or -so he had been in failing health and was confined to bed during the .past couple of months, His ailment gradually weakened him, and he could take no nourishment for several weeks. Mr. Vivian farmed in Hibbert township for a long time. Some years ago after leaving the farm he moved to Mitchell with his family and lived on the Huron road west. He later sold out and mov- ed closer to the busines4 centre. De- ceased was known and classed among the best living of men, a regular wor- shipper when able in his chosen church (Methodist), and was admired for his sterling iptegrity. In connection with the death of Mr. Vivian, 'an extraor- dinary event arises. While the de- eeased had passed the allotted span of life --three score and ten—his father Mr. George Vivian, Sr., survives him at the remarkable age of nearly 96 years. Thomas Vivian is survived al- so by his widow, two sons and four daughters, Rte. Leslie, overseas; Geo. on the old homestead in Hibbert; Mrs, Stewart, ,of Montreal; Mrs(Dr.) Nixon, Calgary; Mrs, Wm. Hord, Calgary; and a daughter at London. Two brothers and one sister remain, George, of Mitchell; William in Ellice, 1 and. Mrs. Alex. McLaren. in Detroit Interment took place at Staffa cern- eters, on Tuesday. s, 1111111 • 1111111 • • 1111111 1 •••• • I .3 I .3 •• APRIL 25,1919 - -esse.--e--!..eFirerriT. Home Furnishings Of - The Better Kind ------1111M1111g-1111M111 Spring Days are Here_ congdieum BL,11/;.,:eurais Carpet Rugs •• The trees will soon be green, Here and there we see the grass on the lawn changing from the 'winter's drab to the bright green of spring -time. Even now people are planning for the wgnderful warm days ahead, for spring -time is shrely the wonder ;-season 6f the year. N. And to meet the demands of our -customers' for the new season, spring stocks are complete, and yQu will find much of interest in frequent visits to this stOre. Curtaining the Home in New Spring Scrims Scrims seem to have a most decid- ed effect on -bright- ening up the home, for their lightsome appearance indi- cates that the cheery days of Springand Summer are coming. Our stock is replete with various fine materials in new designs and pat- terns, and ' will prove very helpful in Making -your se- lections and secur- ing harmonizing in- teriors. Exceptional -values are now Per yard 50c to 1.50 being offered Marquisette Curtains $2 to $6 This group of Summer Curtains in connection with a beautiful range of yardage goods will attract much attention from those people who are interested in beau tifying their homes at less cost. Fine quality Marquis ette and Filet Marquisette Curtains, plain hemstitehed hen3stitched With Cluny edge, drawn work border, etc White and ecru. Per yard 50c to 1.65, ! 5 Spring Cretonnes, Furniture Ittims 50c to $3.-00 1 A fine assortment of patterns and coloripgs, ;suit- able for slip covers, draperies, window curtains and valances, furniture- coverings, chair set S and cuskims for the porch or hammock, will greet the woinan who appreciates beautiful designs and cottrings. For Brightening Up the Honig' You will Need New Rugs, Linoletims, Oilcloths .` The need of need of new furnishing for the home, particularly in the line of floor coverings, is emphaszed by the coming of Spring. People have been indoors a gteat deal during the Wiriter months, and the rugs and other floor coverings have suffered most. Renewals are demanded and now in order, and this store of help- fulness is ready to do its full share in, supplying thc things you need at prices u,nusually moderate. Cool and Practical Linoleuins and Floor Oilcloths 1.•*•• •••••4 • 4* •• 4 it k 40 • 4 04.4,0•• '.44.4 • 4t4 1.4 ••• k*••*4 it• • • • .444404 044**A .444, • •4* * 4- 4t, 4- • * * • 4. • * - We appreciate how imp&t- ant these eonvenient Floor Coverings are. rherefore we have devoted more than a usual amount of care, nutm- ey and space to gatheri g the best possible collection of its kind hereabouts. There are many patterns ,t,of Linoleums, all perfect and well seasoned, in all of which we carry -ample stocks. che stock of OL cloth is coi respondin6 wide. All grades are chosen for sightliness and service. We are always at the serv- ice of the home furnisher and glad toconsult with you on matters of color scheme' Standard 'quality Floor 0i1Cloths irivarious designs anvil widths sq. yd. 75c. Passage and stair Oilcloths, often used as runners over carpet, x8 -inch price 5.oc a yard, 22 inch 6oc a yard. Canvas 'back quality also in Stock; which comes cheaper in price. Reversibie jute stair car- pet both serviceable and, of good appearance. Heavy quality, 22 inches wide at 6oc a yd. Inkitid Linoleums $1 75 Excellent Nearing quality; will give good account ot themselves in the most frequented room in the house, patterns in tile effects, squares and blocks in pleasing designs, attractive color combinations, per sq.yd, $1.75. J. MACTAVISH Seaforth - 1.111 111111i 1111 ; OLE MOM SEW OOP Springrt° hi ne su the cho E that sta = the sm = which t = will not posed t r: the,Gabrtauemre cbtholaaupt. ses?ss, robnoi Black $35o L.111, lots *is tow • - Ne Nov Plat Fine _Rain ;111111 ,1 inuif WHISPE The Museum -occupied as a Parliament has wbis).,ering gale yoivr ea -r V hither. The trail down the el top floor where is assembled./ T from the where aro Choi/thee _ef talking more patient Mr. Sergeant -at-. ing for publvea and the lo Governraent Fide, hers are w Sister Ann is scanning -the ea now and then s and hopes that of the Prime White has bee has become qu f-ollowers; but on the job and the return of t Than can tarry but he cannot and the mesh - an increase in t The foreman, Can on odd• jobs, but , get ony now c literally there a tions to be e;ettl. disposed of until the machine or ie. Robert Borden. In the meant meet every day something to tai tion. Hence the to conneeittee Governipent's -railways in the C. p. R., Hi new corpora.tion. lends itself to fut . Liberals are help Meet by a disc enpugh to suit talk themselves ernment will take the I3ankruptcy will be invitee' as long as they P or the lawyers indefinitely and in his element. rite ottentien f of the Howse, either a creditor o fore with stro subject of After the Sea out the GoVerrirti up the Divorce B not oceupy the II eourse may be ha debate an the pe Which is the mare 'eater? Or a bap be arrived at by fire -water. hi short the to do nothiztg the return -of t Yet it is common *nigher will not! Wa, Be may