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There were iciseee—all round ---on both cheeks. , "It is the French fashion" explaineth Premier Baden to Doc Reid who eme tousled from, these embraces. a., -It .fles brotherly love. We are I going tc introduce, it in Canada." "That s no reason," growled Jim Calder, i"why Arthur ' Sifton should bite off the end of my moustache." "It's e, sad hoine-coming," sobbed Doctor Ital. "Winnipeg- is in the hands e the Bolshevists who have fet up a Sp et Republic," "What, s the matter with the ma- chine guns?" snorted Premier Borden, "Wereyou afraid to, crack that egg?" • "Well," sada Calder', "we thought you might like to discuss it with them, You were willing enough to meet them at Prinkipoo." "But, re -,pt here," snarled Premier Borden. i"Prinkipoo and Canada are two different stories. Am I never to get away' from the 'Bolshevists?" "It seenis not." Doctor Reid spoke `a. with a teer in his eye. 'You got 'em — going. and -coining, Sir Robert. That's E. why we brought you back. In Union Government there is strength—or ought to be—and you're the father of it. Well ihere are yaw Bolshevik s babies for you." The scene changes to Ottawa—the - civic welcome to Canada's Presumably Favorite Son—a braes band, half a dozen auto, twelve flags on the post office and two Controllers. ,Isn't it a eather scratch—as—scratch can reception?" Premier Borden re- marks. "I expected -more people on — the stre4ts ito catch a glimpse of me." - "It's a little early," explains the - Mihister Of Immigration" but that's not the rison. "This is not a re- ception bu a funeral and very few People cane to view the remains." F. II. G. The hot days are coming and we are prepared with, the Er . right sort of wearing apparel Fr: for men and boys. IMP NMI MOM Lightweight Suits in greys, browns and blues, 2 piece or 3 piece suits, skeleton make, only' partly lined, very cornfortable in these suits no Ec. matter how hot the weather. `E Price $18, $22, $25 Straw Hats it•mr WM, •oils of every style of make from E thefinest Panama, down to E the big sun shade. Panama, 3:00, 4.00 to 5.00 E Sailors, 1.50, 3.00 to 3.50 I, = Sun Shade, 25c to 50c. .1M1 1111.• IMP NMI 1=.1 E — ELIM1VILLE SOLDIER'S ' E _ — a, 'RECEPTION — a — ,— — The tion ' for the returned = . 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His lite siSter used to play it years age at Grand Pre, and with the tinkling notecame back the scenes .0,f those dim distant days, reminding him that he had a native land which he had seen only at short intervals for a very long time. He remembered that the piece wa.P called The Robin'e Return, and the associated idea which caused him to sigh faintly was that Robin was a pet name of his . own, and that there might be people an Canada who would say that it was about time for this particular Robin to return. He could envisage the news-. • paper heading, "Robert Reluctantly Returns," and he sighed again. One can always go home when there is no place else to go. The Robin's Return jingled on, its thrills and roulades repreeenting ap- proximately the joyous sounds of spring, the birds chirping,, the crocuses croaking, people sneezing in damp houses, and other vernal outbursts. Hope gleamed in the elderly gentle- man's eye. "Perhaps" he muttered' "it's the spring. That feeling of--er—lassitude which the patent medicine advertise- ments speak about. Certainly it's not love or anything like that. The last thing I could feel like is a -wanton lapwing. rIt's not that. Maybe it's indigestion. This French cooking does lure one on." He plunged deeper in his gloomy thoughts. A spasm of pain wrenched his features. "Mon Dieu!" he moaned "can, it be that I am homesick? Est-ce que je suis—what's the French for it? —nestalqique! a bas le heimwehl— mustn't say heirnweh—that's Hun talk. That's the worst of those peace con- ferences—get your languages mixed— make Babel a mere one cylinder affair. The elderly gentlemen rumpled his hair again. " No, n.o," he moaned, - "not that! Indigestion—yes. Sprifig lassitude—yes. But homesickness— at my age—how foolish! I thought I'd got over that long ago. As a citizen of the world, as a statesmen of the habit- able universe, as a Moulder of the whole rather than of any particular part 0.f this earthly globe, I cannot afford to focus my affection on one spot." "And yet," here a tear trailed slowly down toward his moustache, "and yet I am human. I must pay the pen1ty of such a weakness. They are mss- ing me over there. What does my dear friend, Mr. Rowell, say?" He turned to a large three hundred and seventy-five dollar rnalumany desk, 1 fished out a yellowcablegramand read : slowly :=-"Spring backward, rained I every day since you left us, no- doubt meteorological expression of nation's Isorrow at your continued absence, cotmtry sodden with grief, farmers ' cannot do their seeding until the sim- shine of your smile removes the water from the la.nd." "That," said. Premier Borden—for I can keep the secret no longer—"that said Sir Robert, "settles it. I may not TL homesick for Canada, but Canada is homesick for me. Whatever befalls I must do •my duty." Thoroughly aroused, Canada's stern, i strong, silent son touched a button and • a servant appeared. "Alphonse, kind- ly ask Mr. Siften to come here." "Arthur," said the premier, when that inscrutable and aquiline gentle- man had.taken a seat " we startfor Canada to -morrow." "My God," exclaimed the Pride of Alberta, shocked out of his usual reticence, "so soon!" "Cheer. up. We shall come back in the fall—if we survive -the general election—in good time to exercise our great privilege of signing on the dot- ted line." "But think," protesteel the Mitilster of Oilstones, "think of the gloom. it will cast over kens. Think of the sorrow it will bring to the Big Four." "I had already thought of that and have made arrangements to, soften the . blow. Our friends shall not sorrow as those withoet hope. I am leaving souvenirs. 'Lloyd George gets my pocket comb with permission to part his hair in the middle just like mine. Clemenceau gets a full set of my photo- graphs from the age of seven years up —a very interesting human document; And Orlando gets my best wishes ac- eumpanied by certain parting words of advice on - the Latin temperament. President Wilson we shall see of course quite often—in fact quite oftener if by any mistake I get that Washington past." . "Balfour must have had a presenti- ment of this," said the Minister of Customs. "I heard him -whistling 'Well ye no back again?' last night." "Oh we wulleall right" and Premier Borden smiled wanly, "but mean- while we must d0 eur dew and pay at least a flying visit to Canada." "You're not going to fly, are "you?" Mr. Sifton's fe,ce expressed alarm. "You're not going to fly, not after what happened to Hawker and Grieve?" "Well, net exactly," and Premier Borden ,prailed again. "It's a owe of come birdie, come, let's fly away home, but we're going to do it by boat—a fast, safe boat, preferably the Aqui- tania " "Are we all going to fly away home ?"" asked Mr. Sifton. "Do ,Doh. erty and Foster fly too?" "No, Arthur. Just you and I do the flying. We leave Doherty and Foster behind because they are ground birds and will stay.where*they are put. I take you Arthur, because—welle-er— because 1 don't care to leave you be- hind. Where I go you go, at least until things are straightened out.' ,••••,•••••••.. be: Exeter- band was present and throughout the afternoon and even- ing they played many beautiful selec- tions which alone were enough to be worth comi4 some distance to hear. The band ha e only lately been re-or- ganieed and when the youth and in- experience of several .of its members are considered, great credit must be given them for the excellent music they rendered under the capable lead- ership of M. L Giddley. Baseball was the sport for the men and in the evening a game was played by Exeter and •Elimville resulting in 15 to 51 in favor of Exeter. The evening pro- gramme wasof a high order. Mr. Joshrta johns acted as chairman in his usual capable manner. In his address he said he extended a hearty -welcome to all. This was the first occasion of its ldnd and he hopad it would be the last occasion of the kind. Ile paid' a high tribute to Corp. Wygold who called his place hie home and whit:), had !been wounded after many months on active service and taken prisoner, and as far as we know literally murdered in cold bleed by the ruthlessfoe. He said he was glad to pay a, last tribute to that bright boy whom everyone liked. Next was a selection by the band; then Miss Margaret Moodie sang a pleas- ing solo. Rev. Varnaby gave the ad- . dress to the parents of those whose sons paid the sepreme sacrifice. He said the soil of France and Flanders was sacred to us because ,of Canadian dust buried there. They laid down their lives gladly and willingly. He then called the P.anies of the boys, George Edward Kellett, LaVvrence Earl Johns, Loftils Hern. By their deaths we are Made their debtors. He presented the mothers with e beautiful bible each, saying that in them they would, find comfort for every trouble. Mips Edna Follicle of Exeter, delighted ,the audience with a solo. Rev. Doan, of Hensel], was called next. He said he was glad to take part in any celebration when some re- cognition is made 'of the services of those who had helped to lick the Ger- mans. He thought if they had bad two weeks more , of licking there wouldn't be so much parleying over the peace terms, but he believed they would be forced to ,sign them. He always thinks of those who remain silent in °France when he extends the glad hand and gives hearty -welcOme to returned men. He said women have surprised the world with their efforts in all kinds of war work and he hop- ed they Would not lapse back, but use. the same energy in Christian work, for the days are coming when women are going to take a more active part in public life. He had been talking , to a brother of General Currie who had stated that the Canadians had never lost anything in the war. Two guns passed out of their hands but for two hours only. They had also captured what others had not been able to do. The band gave another selection and Miss Moodie sang again. Mr. W. G. Medd was called to the platform. He said he considered this the highest honor of his life to be chosen to address the young /nen lately returned,. Their names were called, Ted Peoley, Ralph Batten, Harry Smith, Jackson Woods, Will •• • Smith, Will Vale, Kent COMish; 0. Morley, Fred Wright and Robert Rase All were present except Harry Smith, And Bob Rae. Mr. Medd then asked the same number of little girls to. came on the platform alefi aid then read the following addgess: Welcome home.—Dear.*7‘riend: We welcome you back ,from 'Overseas. We are glad to greet you to hear your voice and to gra,sp you heed. We are grateful; to Ahnight'e God for hie pre:genes with you. and for the vietory he gave you over cruel and unscrup- ulous foes. We are greytful to Him for his protecting estre over you, per- mitting yeue return from the great adventure. We rejoice :With you in the victory you helped to win. We rejoice with you in yottr home ;coming and together we rejoice ..at the davei. of peace. Yoe have had a share ii the great war for .human liberty. Nobly and heretically yogi have faced • the , sternest duty. You ., may earry with you -while life last's, marks of the conflict—marks of wItich any man might well be proud. They are badgee that distinguish you as hero among men.. We are proud of es'eu. We are here to -day to welcome yeu hemp and to express in someineaeure our ap- preciation of what you have done. Words are inadequate to express the feelings cif our hearts. We cannot tell you how glad we are that you areback again. We waist you to acs oept this small gift, a signet ring. It is a little thing to represent so much. It IS a tribute of *pur sineereit love and friendship for you personally. It is a pledge of our deeriest gratitude for your service and sacrifiee on our. behalf. It is a token of our highest esteem for your manly teualities of patriotism, courageand devotion to duty. May God bless you and keep you and cause His face to shine upon you and prosper you in the Way of pave Signed on behalf Of the eommunity„ Elimville Sunshine and Zion Methodist church.es, Winchelsea and Elimville Tennis Club. The young, girls Made the presentations. Major Heaman spoke next He said it -was a great pleitsure to see this honor done those wi*o. have come back and parents who have given up their sons. He said he must- put in a good word for Usborne for the way in whirl) its patriotism Was shown. /The spirit should be emulat- ed_ by surrounding townships and vil- lages. There were between; one hund- red and one hundred and twentyen- listments in Usborne, twenty per. cent of them lie in Flanders.. .1fle hoped they would never forget, those Who will not return. .The 161:st Battalion landed in England -withse7 nn „ of 'which 142 And .7 oflie paid —the suprenig's.rpriOca,,,,;., ilave been lyi:ai44.9tiAdtk.eiitrfotkde *fie.inen'Of the 161eiree Among the to- ,hundred who were; ened into the 58th Bat- talion, th weielieeeen officers dec- orated. Ine man had re'C'eietel a Y. C., many the D. C. M. and U. Ill, Ed Kellet ad been recommended for the M: M., ut for some reason it did not get 'through. Byno means all who did. not receive medals who deserved them. Many heroic deedswere done which were never reported. The boys have done their duty by you now, be four square with them. He compli- mented Mr. Medd on. the way he had given returned, men employment, He had now four `returned men in 1iis factories. If all employers would do thp same there would be no kick com- ing from the boys. He said he had been speaking to a nursing sister who had seen a repatriated prisoner who weighed only forty-six pounds. This shows what the foe ie capable of do- ing.. .Mr. Ted Pooley made an excellent reply on behalf of the soldiers. He thanked them for the rings and ad- dresses and the kind way in which they had been remembered, also those who had sent boxes and Red Cross workers and correspohdence committee who had written letters while they were overseas. He said many people seemed to think that the returned soldiers had gotten into ways and habits of which they would not be mired, .but he said he -believed the majority of returned men have a broader vision than before they went away. They had faeed death many times and there was nothing like death to show men the value of life and the privileges it held. If neee loved their country enough to risk their lives for it, would they not on theeereturri love 't enough to live for it and strive to make it better? • He thanked them all again and everybody sang, "Fot'They Are Jolly Good Fellows," and then gave three cheers. Miss Follick gave another selection, then Rev. A. Trumeer of Exeter, gave an address. He said a young man asked a professor's ;Advice on making speeches, he said, "Stand up, speakeup and shut up, so that was what he would do. In these days it costs much to live but it was worth. while. We have many things ;to be thankful for. We should see to it that we each do all in our power to build up our country. All should co-operate to help our country in these times of uprising and strikes. We should be proud to be Canadians and that ,we have men and women who gave sons to the greatest ever fought for. Their memory will live forever. A great task is upon the shoulders of every speaker who puts the problems of country before the people to -day. The band played another selection and all sang God Save the King. The Elimville circuit ladies upheld their good reputation. for the quality and quantity of good things to eat which they put up, and needless to say, this as well as the prograinme was much enjoyed and all felt that it was both a pleasant and profitable afternoon. —The annual meeting- of the Jack- son Manufacturing Co. Ltd., took place on Monday last at the office of the company. The following officers I were elected for the coining year: President and managing director, W. ' Jackson; vice president, Col. H. T. - Re . Ranee; secretaryrtreasurer, Miss Josie Witte; directors, R. W. Reid, George Plialen, W. Harnblyn, A. R. Mitchell, and G. W. Davie of Exeter. Since the close of the weal goods are -com- ing a little more plentiful and to keep up to the demand for "Lion Brand" of boys' clothing the Company has °decided to open another factory in Hensall where they will employ between thirty-five and forty oper- ators. Mr. Wilfred Goodwin, former- ly with the company in Goderich and who has just returned from France, will be the superintendent of this new plant. DAYLIGHT SAVING Dear Expositor:—The writer would just like to. suggest a few hints as to the Daylight Saving problem and the unrest of the- Labor Unions. Those. wise men we have for our rulers cannot change the time of the sun, moon and stars. They have to leave that to the 'Creator of the universe. It seems that those men are trying to shew the public they are earning 1 heir money and helping production, but if they -could consider the matter tlieroieghly they would, see they are decreasing production. The man who is helping production is the man who gets up IA five in the morning by sten time and works his garden in the re- freshing morning air an hour before breakfast. I was pleased to see some of our town friends last week, when I was driving through the streete at five. a. m. working in their gardens. Those are the men wbo deserve credit for daylight saving. They cc -operate with the farmers that are the pro- ducing factors in every country. If all would take an interest in. produc- tion as the early riser does, the high cost of living would soon become normal and the laboring, clams would not be so restless. Now they are clamoring for the eight hour day a.nd more pay while the producer has to work fifteen to eighteen hours and he does not average fifteen cents an how even if he has good luck. The daylight saving system seems to me to be for the pleasure seeker. His day is done probably at three or four o'clock in the afternoon. If he can afford a car, he and his family will go out for a spin and some will go as far as London to see the eights of the city and probably spend before they come home, all they ha.ve earned during the day. Then they complein of the high cost of living. Glenannan on Sunday last, Thomas Aitken, in his 74th year. The deceas- ed had been ill for only ,ii, short time. He was Sorn in Scotland and carne to Canada early in life and had for many years been a highly esteemed resident of the tow-nship a Turnberry. In relig ion„ :Mr. Aitken was a Presbyterian and hadefor many years been a mem- ber of Eadie's church in which he served for some years as Elder. In politics he was a Liberal. His bereav- Ied widow and family will have the sincere syrnpathY of a large circle of friends. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon to the Wingham cemetery. —John McDonald, who recently dis- posed of his general store business in Ethel, was made the recipient of a ! handsome gold watch and chain by' the ,niernbers of the Methodist church in Ithat village -en the eve of hie departure for western Canada, where he -will probably make bis future home. —The week's arrivals of grain car- goes for the Goderich elevator were 1 as follows; the Valca.rtier, on Monday with 200,000 bushels wheat and nax; the Land -bo, on Tuesday, with 150,000 ofeats' the Gleslivet, Thursday,. with '107,000 of wheat, and the Sarman also on Thursday, with 155,000 bushels wheat. —The Clinton Lawn Bowling Club is putting on a tournament on June 18th, the- clubs invited being Stratford, Mitchell, Seaforth, Blyth, Brussels, Hensall, Exeter,St. Marys, Alymer, St. Thoinae, ,Woodstock, Dutton, Til- sonburg, London Elmwoods, Guelph, Waterloo, Teeswater, Goderich and Lucknow. —Me. Alex. McEevan, of Stanley -township, delivered a porker in Clin- ton the other day which tipped the scale at six hundred pounds and brought him the SUM of $114. This hog did not bring the highest market price, owing to weight' and age, but it must be conceded that the animal brought its owner a very fair price. Then our farm boys and girls see all the enjoyment that is going on wilt they ,havo woek from day - lig to dark and they Say the lam fe. its, too .monotonous. and. leave the old felks eatid go' to • the "cities.' and towns to have' a high old tine - on . Short hours. But when they write home they complain also of high cost of living. Now whose- fault .is it? The answer is that ao oee wants to work_ but father. Even he gets tired too and wit, the farm because he and , his wife cannel; ;do the work. But the manufaeturer says, "Get a car and a tractor and make life worth living,." but the old gentleman finds out he cannot run his farm with even the modern conveniences as of yore. c It is also true that under the circumstances the farmer finds the modern machinery is -worn out by the time it is Paid for and that he can't realize three per cent. on the capital he has invested. That is the reason no, young man wants to take hold of a farm without, capital.‘ He would rather work at Something where he knows what he will earn each/ day. The time or daylight saving problem is a nuisance to' the farming coni - Triunity in general as they can't har- vest or cut grain or hay with the dew on without a disadvantage in the savings peoperties as we_ are taught by the experiments that have been made. 'Is Well some man will come -along to hire with the farmers from where the Daylight System has been in vogue and he 'asks his employer what about the time you want me to start? The ieply is by the old time. Well he con- siders for a moment and says, " well if I can't work by the new time I won't engage with you." The answer is suit, yourself I can't ,be bothered. The man leaves and says the farmers are not hard up for help when they, won't agree to what the -law makers:: say. As I said before, the farmer is not in' a position to quit it the minute when they hear the town bell ring at certain seasons. If he didethe high cost of living would be still higher and the Lord knows its high enough but no higher than according to the 'run- ning expenses of the farm, and if those who think this isn't true let them buy a farm and try the game and it won't be long before they will realize the fact. These remarks are open for tritisim and it is hoped that there is no offence given. ' \ Yanrs truly, • CON. ECKART. —Last Sunday at the morning ser- vice at 11 a.m. in Knox church, 'Bel - grave, there will be unveiled a solid bronze tablet on which are the names of the young men from that congrega- tion who gave their lives. in the great war for freedom, also a memorial clock for Nurse Grace Perguson.The choir furnished special TifilSie for the occasion which was a most impressive ceremony. —On Wednesday morning the call came to Mr. Matthew Lockhart, of Auburn, who passed away after a lingering illness from some inward growth. 'All that rnedical skill could devise was resorted to in the effort to seve his life, but in vain. Mr. LOCkha# was one -of the prominent inele itf that diatrizto having taken, az active part throuevout his life in political and other affairs, and his death leaves a distinct blank in the community. 1 ---The Gold Medal for proficiency in • arts and science at Edmonton Univers- ity was won by Miss Florence Stubbs, of Calgary, daughter af -Ge T.- and Mrs. Stubbs, formerly of „Brussels. This clever young lady coMpleted her course and was awarded her B. A. degree and the honors mentioned a- bove. The medal was the gift of the Women's. University Club and is esteemed a high honor. , —At the annual meeting of the Women's Institute, Brussels, the fol- lowing officers were re-elected: Presi- dent, Mrs. Peter Scott; '1st vice presi- dent, Mrs, Alex. Strachan; 2nd vice president, Mrs. J. Ballantyne; secre- tary treasurer, Mrs. Andrew Lamont; asst. Secretary, 'Mrs. W. W. Harris; district director, Mrs. Scott; organist, Miss Martha Smith: directors, Mrs. P. Ament, Mrs. Theenas Alcock, Mrs. R. Dark, Mrs. Robert Thomson, and Mrs. W. D. Harris; auditors,,Mrs. J. Ile Hewitt and Mrs. S. Wnter. Meetings are held the third Friday of each month in the public library. —The county fair held on Thurselay last in the town hall, in aid of the Wingham General Hospital proved a great success." The total receipts a- mounted to in the. neighborhood of four hundred dollars. The lucy ticket for the shawl was drawn by Mrs. Swarts, while the chintz cushion which was donathd by Mrs. C. M. Walker went to Mrs. R. Allen and the satin cushion which was donated by MTS. It. 5. Williams was won by Mrs. Jno. Hanna. HURON NOTES —Mr. W. F. Vanstone, of Wingham announces the ehgagement of his youngest daughter, Miss Freda,to Mr. Jelin S. Dobbie. The marriage. will take place early in June. —James H. and .Mrs. Fulton, of Grey armounce the engagement of their eldest , daughter, Ada L, to Jas. S. Armstrong, 9th concession; Grey, the 'wedding to take place early in June. Mr, and Mrs. John Elder, of Hen - sail, announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Grace Victoria, to Robert McKinley Peck, youngest son of Mr, and Mrs. Nathan Peck, of Hensall. The marriage to take place early in June. —Mr. Mowbray, of Whitechurch, has bought the chopping mill at Dungannon, from Mr. Ad. Disher and takes possession August ist. Dunnen- non is not going to lose Mr. Disney as he is going to ave in the house formerly occupied by his father, at i the top of the hill, —There passed away at his home in —••• • • —The annual meeting of ,Wingham District Lodge, No. 9, Independeht Order of Oddrellows was held in Brussels on Wednesday afternoon of last week. The District Lodge is coin - posed of the Lodges in Wingh'exn, Brussels* Blyth, Teeswater and Wrox- eter, end the combined membership of this -lodge is nearly four hundred. Business of general good of the Order was transacted. Rev. C. R. Durrant, of Teeswater, wasre-elected as District Deputy Grand Master and Mr. J. W. Dodd, of Wingham as District Secretary. —Last Saturday afternoon a number of the members of Bemniller Bible class and other friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Heddle in honor of the former's eighty-eigth birthday. A shower of useful articles were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Heddle and the afternoon was spent in social enjoyment on the -lawn, the ladies serv- ing a splendid luncheon. Mr. Heddle replied in his usuel quaint and cheer- ful manner, thanking his friends for their kind remembrances. Mr. Heddle is one of the earliest isettlers in this community and has quite a fund, of interesting stories about the pioneer days. —St. John's church, Hohnesville, was the scene of a very qu.'oet wedding on Monday evening, May 26th, at 8 o'clock when Edna E., youngest daughter of Mt. and Mrs. James Agar, Dungannon, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Corp. John Hugh Sturdy, 48th Batt. C. E. F., youngest son of Mr. Samuel Sturdy, ex -reeve of Goderich town- ship. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. B. Moulton, L.Th., in- cumbent of St. Jolnes church. After a short visit with friends and rela- tives in th.e township and vicinity Corp. and Mrs, Sturdy expect to take up their residence in the West. —The Clintcat Women's Inetitute held their 8311loal meeting at the home of Mrs. James Flynn on Thursday last. The meeting was well attended and consiclerable interest was taken in the election. of offiners for the enstin.g year. Mrs: Munroe, who has been presi- dent for some years,,wished to resign office, and a heartvote a thanks was tendered her for the excellent work she had done. During the year, a barrel of fruit was sent to Byron Sanitarium for convalescent soldiers; garments were made for Belgien re- lief; quilts and pillows -were sent to the Children's Shelter at Goderich; Christmas boxes were sent to boys at the front and twenty-five dollars given the G. W. V. A., also a fruit shower was donated to the Clinton Hospital and flowers were sent to the "shut- ins" at Christmas thne. The follow- ing 'officers were elected: hon. presi- dents, Mrs. T. Kearns, Mrs. E. Munroe; president, Mrs. Roy' Ball; lst vice, Mrs. J. Paxman; 2nd vice, Mrs. H. B. Chant; secretary, MTS. H. Fowler; asst. secretary, Mrs. 0. L. Paisley; treasurer, Mrs. James • Flynn; asst. treasurer, Mrs. Haeriblyn, auditors, Mrs. R. Fitzsimons, Mrs. D. McEwen; flower committee, Mrs., Chambers: —There passed peacefully away on Monday ifternoon at the home of her son, Mr. Da.a. Flood, Hannah Virtue, relict of the late Chas. bloody and Blyth's oldest resident. The late Mrs. Floody was a person esteemed by all, an obliging neighbor, true friend , and loving mother and her departure removes one who played a full share in the pioneer days of the -com- munity. Notwithstanding her advaitc- ed years she retained all her faculties almost unimpaired, until the last, and it was a pleasure indeed to listen to her reminscences- of pioneer life when first she came to these- parts. The late Mrs. Floody was born in Ferm- anagh County, Ireland, in. Mara 1827; coming to Canada with her parents when a child, the family settling in Enniskillen, Durham County, where later she was married to her late hes- We'd' and 'in the year 1869, moving to lot 10, concession 13, Hullettwhere they .reeided until coming to Blyth in thesear 1893. In 1903 she was bereft of her -hui4nd. Deceased was a itaunghmeniber of the Methodist church and the -church in the early days was much benefitted by her help- ful advise' and . assistance. The late Mrs. Floody Was the mother of a family of eight—six sons and two daughters those surviving beingee.- Edward, of the 41,,leee4.Revemie,Depte Toronto; Mathew, of Haileybary; W. H., of Albany, N. Y., and Devid Blyth,' all of whom have much sym- pathy in their bereavement. —Following a period of p.00r health for the past two years Thanias Brown, departed this life at his hbme, Lot 20, Concession 9, Grey, last Monday morning, aged forty-six years, ten - mouths and twenty-one days. As- thma :bothered him very seriously for some years and thinking the western climate would suit him better he sold Ms farm andeestock and, with his family, went thither but it was of no permanent avail Wed, "he returnekt- Latterly his kidneys and heart gave him trouble and after a brave fight he, succumbed as above stated. Deceas- ed was the youngest son of the late Robert and MTS. Brown and was born in North Easthope, Perth Coun- ty, Coming to Grey township ferty-five years ago with the family. In Sep- tember of 1899 he was united in mar- riage to Miss Jessie McQuarrie, who with a daughter, Janet, survive hus- band and father. Four Oster, Mes- dames WiIL, Matt, and Jas. Cameron and Mr. Harry Smalldon all of that locality, and six brothers, James, of Elma township; John, Grey; Robert, Wisconsin; Andrew, California; Wil- -ham, Manitoba; and David, rakota, survive. Mr. Brown was a member of the C. 0. F. at Cranbrook, a Pres, byteriam in church relationship and a Liberal in politics. He was a jovial, good hearted man, industrious and thrifty in his habits and a good farmer. His deinise is sincerely regretted and deep sympathy expressed for the be- reaved. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon to Brussels cem- etery, e --On ▪ Monday last Chief Postleth- waite, of Goderich, ..bad a telephone call from Kintail to the effect that a, man and a girl had driven in about 5:30, in the morning and 4ppoxently were camping in the bush. The early hour and the- circumstances looeed suspicious to Mr. Postlethwaite's in- formant. The chief made arrange- ments with Constable Gundry to go up and investigate. When Mr. Gundry arrived on. the scene the man had gone but the Constable overtook lrlark on the road and questioned .him. He claimed to be a returned soldier but the name he gave did not agree with the name on his papers, which Mr. Gundry made him produce. This led to a complete confeesion by the man. His name is W. Barker. He had been working at Brantford and start- ed eat with the girl, who is under sixte&, and -who is a ward of the Childeen's Aid Society. At AncaSter, Baker appropriated a horse, buggy and robe belonging to a farmer, drove to Hamilton, and, as already stated, was near Kintail when Mr. Gundry took him in charge. He was brought before Police Magistrate Reid, of Goderich Monday evening and remand- ed; for a week, and in the meantime the thief at Ancaster was communi- cated with. The chief and the owner of the stolen. outfit =le up on Tues day At noon Barker was before the maestro,* who de laini over to the chief of be taken back. The ped back to Galt and Ancaster. The girl 1758 lodged in jail at Goderieh aid handed over to -the Children' A• • Society, •vered • •