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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1919-08-29, Page 4• •••11 77- •±••• AUGUST 29,1 1919 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS Fall Coats—Stewart Bre6.-8 - Breakfast Food—United Farmer's Store -2 %Learn of the Ape3—Princess-8 . EfolidaY Dance -1, Old Time Dance -1 Knitted Coats—Greig Clothing Co. -1 I'oultry—Dorsey &- McKinnon -2-8 Sehoed Shoes—H. R. tacott—C Charlie Chaplin—Strand-8 • Schwa Shoes—W.• G. Willis -1-4 Fall Styles—J. Mactavish-4 Money Found—J. Nigh ---8 Farmers' Attention -5 Farm for Sale—S. Smith -5 ROOMS Wanted—Expoaitor 011ice-8 Private Sale—G. S. McIntosh -8 House for Sale --Wm. Morrison -8 Wanted—Dickie Constraction Co. -5 Dili: HURON EXPORTOR S AFORTH, Friday, August 29, 1919 THE DOMINION BY-ELECTIONS The Ottawa correspondent of the Globe makes the following interesting remarks regarding the situation which will be revealed throughout the Do- minion by the coming bye -elections which will be held on October 27th. A highly interesting and perhaps momentous test of after -the -war pub- lic opinion, in which the demobiliadd returned soldier will play a prominent part, and the women's vote- in its totality will be an important factor, will be provided by the eight or more bye -elections which .are to be held in October. The Dominion House has not had a contested by-election since be- fore-- the war, and in the Federal general election which was held in 1017 tdomestic • and economic issues were entirely subserved to the issue' .of the war. It will /tot be, so in the case of the pending by -erections, nom- ination day for -which has been set for October 20th., and polling day for October 27th. It is practically certain that every • one of the vacant seats, with the pos- sible exception pf Victoria, where Hon. Di. W. S. Tolnhie, Minister • of- Agri- culture, my secure an acclamation, will he contested.• Farmer candidates have already been nominated in Glen- garry- and . Stormont and North On- tario, while in Assiniboia a farmer con- vention has been summoned for the 20th of next month. It ' is not con- sidered that the Liberals will put up a candidate against any bona fide farmer candidate; but the Government may be forced to do so to elect Its Ministers. for it is anticipated that a number of other. new Ministers 'will be appointed after the session: The greater "task faces the Minis- try, which, under the cireumstances, must look upon all candidates who are not with it as against it, and which must elect its Ministers. The opposition has only one man whom it is incumbent to . elect, namely, Hon. W. L. Mact-enzie King, who has already declinedto oppose the far- mers' candidate in Glengarry, though the nature of the electorate might insure his election. It is quite pos- sible that he may seek election in Prince, P. E. Jr., though the cqunty- of South Renfrew, which brought Hon. Geprge P. Graham to the House. after his defeat in 1911, is being canvassed by prominent Liberals of the coun- ty on Mr. King's behalf. The resigna- tion of J. E. Pedlow„ the sitting mem- ber, would, kowever, have Ito be se- cured. . Apart from the election of Mr. King,. the Onnositioo „has not much at stake. It is not believed that they Will place candidates in any seat where the Government candidate is seriously opposed, especially if that opposition consists of a farmer, a soldier or a straight Labor candi- date. In fact. there is an inclination in some quarters to permit a straight fight without interference wherever a Government candidate is faced with •a straight Conservative. 'Glen- • garry and Stormont and Carlton, N. B., returned Union Liberals by ac- • clamation last election. Union Lib- erals were also returned in Victoria and Assinibeia, Union C,onservatives were- elected in Kingston and North Ontario, while Quebec East return- ed Sir Wilfrid Laurier, and Prince returned a straight supporter of his. Most of the seats have been tradio tionally Liberal„ though several of them have been good fighting ground, notably Carlton in New Brunswick and the Stormont nortion of Glen- garry and Stormont. It is obvious that the late date set for the by-elections will I preclude the possibility of the FinAnce Min- ister, the Minister of Agriculture, or. the new Leader of the Opposition be- ing in the House this session. Since no Budget speech is necessary dur- ing the coining session, this fact, so far as the first is concerned, is not so serious as it might otherwise be, while from the Opposition viewpoint Mr, D. D. ryIcK-enzie, temporarily Leader last session, will carry on next session with the able new assistance of Hon. W.'S. Fielding and Mr. F. F. Pardee. To make any further changes in the Cabinet at present would, under the circumstances, only mean a weak- ening of the Government forces in the House, ;A new Minister of Public Works May be appointed, but even this is not likely at Present. When further Cabinet reconstruction is proceeded with. however, it is probable that the present eight vacancies may be con— siderably added to. The result of these elections will undoubtedly supply a .basis for pre- diction on the next Federal election to be held in Canada. • WHAT'S TFIE MATTER WITH ROWELL? • "Rowell isn't a man's man," said a business leader for whop Rowell had done a good deal of work. "He's a patient successful negotiator for his client, but not a man's man." That accounts for some of his un- popularity, especially with people who, able to understand something more than soft drinks, think that it isn't always the soft answer that turneth, away wrath. Soon after the war began Rowell gave a patriotic address in an Ottawa Methodist Church. A famous const- tutionaI lawyer, who then heard him for the first time, said; "The audience got tb.e impression of a great Metho- dist, who happened to be a statesman, • instead of a atatesman who happened to be a. Methodist" The criticism was just, and pene- g, robust a - e .is skinny. tisfied some- tratmg. There is not bout Rowell' S physique. His stomach ha to be s times with a Ijaked aple and hot water. His mo al chew ngs do not suggest masculinity. A 'man who gins half his speeches by saying qua unctuously, "1 count it a, privilege" 'is too far from this world and not near enough to the next to be trulyvirile. Rowell, like dear Sir Joseph, sounds tea goal to be true. He isn't Stiggina but is reminiscent enough of that im- mortal irritant to make you wish that a twentieth century Dickens could look him over, -He won't say "Damn!' even in. a quotation. He has some sense of humor, but scarcely enough to make him appreciate the story, of the mini- ster who, rushing down the steps of a London underground • station, wae mortified to have the gate' slammed in his face as the train -came in, and was grateful enough to the Cockney alongside him, who said "Damn" to bow to the 'profane and Say, "Thank you so much." Dr. Albert Moore, who passed. from death into life when he left the Lord's Day Alliance for semi- • Political social service, tells a story about his boyhood that pains the Pres- ident of the Privy Council. • At an ultra -serious session of the Sonday School he was asked,."Don't you want to be an. angel?" and he answered, • "No,, 1 don't' 1 want to be a man." - It isn't the anco' guidness of Rowell that depresses his political stock, but the need- of his own nature for the tui.co•' guichiess. He is as sincere in his devotion to prohibition as an an- cient toper is in his desire for a swig of whisicey. A Liberal. Unionist from Britishf Columbia tells, with much re- , gret and some resentment, that on making Rowell's acquaintance, when Parliament convened last year, Rowell's firs-Cremark was, "And how' is prohibition getting on in British • Columbia?" Only a very sincere in= Would have refused to 'become Leader • Of a provincial party -except ori condi- tiOn that it made its solgan "Abolish the Bar.' • Sincerity has to so great E -extent been at a discoent in polities • that when there is as much of it in a front bencher as there undoubtedly ie in Rowell, it is a pity that Jt is not allied fo more attractive distinctions than are discoverable in the ambitious subject of these few remarks. Rowell his, eloituenCe, industry, and a fair share of perception. He became the foremost win -the -war man • in. Ontario politics. 'He went into the Union Government, and was assumed, by many, to be the leader of the Liberal section- of it. When Parlia- ment met in March, 1918, one man at least in the gallery acclaimed him as the biggest thing in Ottawa. But few this day do hint noticeable rev- erence. Some. who strove their hard - 'est to get him into the Government would gladly hand_ him his hat with the remark that he might go as far as he liked. •- What's the matter with Rowell, then? The troable witla him is that he has too much. of the grace of"bod and too little •of those natural gifts which make big men, whether they are creatures of divine grace or not. Statesmanship is a matter of inherent quality; Rowell hasaft enough inher- ency for the Tole that Atkinsons and Mackays thought he was cut out to play. In support thereof—well, think on a few things. 'Rowell was a conscrIptionist, long before Sir Robert Borden was. No- body preached with such fervor as he the gospel of sacrifice for the war. It was an inspiration to listen to him, a baptism in patriotic devotion to read what he said. . He was fel! a Natiodal Government. Sir Robert forming a Union Government. Sir continue making baronies and- baron - Borden began the grievous job of warned King George not only to dis- to disunion getting more breathing time every day, was Prolonged through July, - August and September until October was, nearly half gone: The evils that became -substantial during that time, and have since worked their destructive way, were neither few- nor small. They could have ben prevent- ed if statesmanship and not his own career had governed Rowell—if he had been half as big as his speeches. That Rowell and his friends ulti- .Mately joined with Sir Robert Borden ,proves this—that when 'they did not pee, early in the summer, that such a combination was inevitable, they did not see the situation with the eyes of statesinen. And as they had no statesmanlike .vision three and four months before they hadi joined the Government, it was imbossible for them IN acquire it three -trionfhs aftei. they. became Ministers of -the Crown. For thereat Thing they were great-. ly incompetent. I have already noted the holding • up Of propaganda for the newly -form- ed :Union Government by Rowell be- cause he insisted on getting twenty Liberal Unionist seats in Ontario— another instance of waste of precious time for Jersonal ends, which, if properly utilized, would have pre- vented -a vast amount of trouble and damage to the Government. One in- cident of the election campaign 'w -ill serve to support the criticism that is here made—thiit it is lack of native • size and character which have made of Rowell the m,ost pathetic soapegoat of our epoch. He spoke 'at North Bay; and issued an advance, report of his speech—you can always tell this op- peratimi, because the papers print such speeches in inverted comma. At North Bay he dealt with the war posi- tion of ' Quebec in a characteristic 'fashionl—a fashion •which, perhaps, reveals' more of his interior character than anything he has said or done before -or since. He did not blame, the Roman Catholic Church, as such, for Quebec's reluctance, but the in- fluence of priests who had come from France. Three months • afterwards Mr. Murphy, in -the. House of Com- mons, gave- some striking and uncon- tradicted particulars of the war ser- vice of French priests who went to the war from their Canadian charges. • Rowell has never again touched the subject, or met Murphy's charges in connection :with it. What, then, was the charatteristic quality of the North Bay speech? It was that he dared not attack the whole, Roman Catholic , Church of Quebec, because he still. hoped to become the Leader in Laurier's •shoes; but he thought he could get away with the attack upon an absent section of the prieethood. He could please the Quebeccdphobes of Ontario, and not loee all the, goodwin of Quebec itself. One more incident, small in itself, perhaps, but illuminating, even to the marrow. The war was everything. With the apostle, Rowell continually did cry, "This one thing I do." ' But a little chronology can sometimes furnish --many X-rays. The Union Parliament met on March 18th, 1918. One of the fist notices of /notion put on the order per Was one by Mr. McMaster, respectfully asking the King to confer no more hereditary titles on 'Canadians. Three days af- terwards the terrible German offensive• ' began, and the Channel ports were Placed in deadliest priL In the height of that bloody fury the Cabinet turned • -aside to deprbie private members of Parliaznent, and. therefore Parliament 'itself, of the credit for tackling the bestowal of hereditary titles by pass- ing an orderain-Council which, in the roost remarkable language about the Royal Prerogative that has ever been .addressed to A British monarch by his adviserssince the revolution of 1688, Wilfrid wouldn't go in. -Sir Wilfrid's most eminent Parliamentary followers wouldn't go in. • By men who knew, Fred Pardee was credited with havihg persuaded the Old Man to agree tb join Borden on the 'understanding that conscription would be withheld for six months, while a vigorous renewal of voluntary recruiting was tried. At the last minute the Old Man threw the scheme down; but he 'didn't extinguish the desire for a Union Government among his friends, as Carvell's and Pardee's action in the subsequent election show- ed. Rowell was turned to by Sir Robert -Borden, as to the man who held the key against continued „separ- ation of ardent win-the-warrtors. Rowell declined to move. was easier to preach than to practise, Then the Western Convention of Liberals was planned by men who wanted Union. While it was pending Rowell was tried again. Nothing do- ing. - The Western Convention was • furiously pro -Laurier, but certain of, its prominent figures knew that the extreme party game was impossible, and another UniPn attempt was made, with Rowell once more as the linchpin of the Eastern co-operation: He be- came almost ill with anxiety as to what he should do. He had, been ad- vising young boys to take no thought of their lives, but to go valiantly into. the trenches, regardless of whether they came out alive. He was urged by friends to whom duty was no haze to apply his war doctrine to his Own. political future. But for weeks he refused to go over the top. His intimates were fain to confess that he was governed by his own fears. as to his own political future. It was as though a hearer of one of his recruit- ing speeches had said: "All right, am willing to go to the war. if you will prinnise me that I shall come • back." That is the heart of the Rowell sit- ,uation—he forgot Wolsey's advice, and he did not think of himself last but first. All. his ends were not his coun- ty's. He entered the Government; but he could not enter the Promised Land. Nothing is truer in statesman- ship than that- whoso loseth his life shall -find it. Rowell wasn't willing to lose. He will never be able to find. See how things like this work out. • Rowell could have assured a Union Government in June, 1917, if he had applied to his own political future the teaching he had for nearly three years been urging upon lads just out of school. The urgency for more men for the war, according to his gospel, was terrific. The Conservative party government was plainly impotent to realize the objects for which Rowell cried aloud to Heaven and to all the people. The agony of indecision, with a tendency etcies in Canada, but to revoke those he had already bestowed. This order -in -:Council, which, if it could be read to the Prince of Wales when the Government • receives him, would create an extremely embarrass- ing situation for one who -comes to Canada becatise of his hereditary con- dition, was not communicated to the country until the Members' private motions were debated in the House of Commons, and then Rowell proudly • told the House that the order co • tained his views—the only, case oke callsto, /phut in .which a Minister openly clalimed proprietorship in; the initiative of the Cabinet. The point one wishes to make is that the same quality of mind which Put the personal position before •the national need for a Union Govern- ment crops out in 'the forestallizig, byi order -in -council, Of, a motion by an old fellow -traveller who had once been a believer in 'the destiny of the fore- staller. It was characteristic of Ro- well, Of the Rowell whom his col- leagues had come to know. Rowell has virtues, but real, natural-born magnitude iS not beneath his hat. , A man may have all kinds of ability and still be sraall-atoo small to play the part Of a National Saviour, how- ever persistently his star may blink. People who have come in centact with the prohibition paragon all tell the same sthry=ahe is a first-cLass chill - conductor. You go to see him, ex- pecting to find the, warmth of the social reformer, but you meet a stiff, cold, uncommunicative reserve; and a gaze that wants to receive all ani impart nothing. You can't get near him. He manages to get farther a- way from you. You imagine that the failing to get together is yours; until you learn from men of varying tem- perament - that their experiences are like your own, you know that the di- mensions of a virile humanity is not there. And that's what's the matter with • Rowell. . Political leadership was brought .to him, on the fervid pages of two, great -newspapers, and With the benediction of sundry presidents, fathers and brethren. War -worn and war-torn • partisanship brought him a government dignity which he over- estimated because he over-estimated himself. In his first speech as Mini- ster- he proclaimed that History would be his judge. it will, if it recognizes him. The' "Globe" seems to have found out that he has been all too good for human nature's daily food. ;The "Star" still seems to think he is: a beacon light temporarily obscured. -But the "Star" which never champion- ed his Abolish -the -Bar policy—curious how that fact was never caught onto —Seems able only to make excuses. Jt s willing to praise but afraid to ght. And the President of the Privy Council mar fitly -say: "There is kin, of Illegina, spent a da,y last wee none other that flgbteth for us," with his Wide, Mr. R. Morrison. --t Sifford Clifton In Saturday Night/ On Saturday night last between ten and eleven o'clock a serious case of stealiag took place at Dr. Moir's place, west Zf our Village. Articles to the vable of about a hundred dollars made up of -oats, honey, forks and a double set of light driving harness were taken. Dr. Moir has not the slightest suspicion of who the thieves are, but thinks likely they are from. a consider- able distance as an auto with lights turned out, was seen about that time' standing near the 'road. Any clue, which might lead to indentification, should at once be given to Dr. Moir or the police authorities for such criminal doings cannot be tolerated in any law abiding conununity.—Special 1CIPPEN Pres- byterian church next Sunday, August services are to be held in the Pres- Notes,—Mr. Frank Upshall has gone !. 31st.. Rev. Mr. Neely,. of God.eitich, on a trip, to the west where he will i will conduct the service. Special visit his brother Charles and his sis_ music will be rendered. by the choir ters, Mrs. David Wren and Mrs. Chasbeth morning and evening which we Cooper and with ther friendsWe feel sure will be very interesting, ahd. o. hope he will enjoy his holiday. Mi. - we hope to see a large attendance out James McDonald, who has been, under-- • going treatment at the London hos- pital for the past two -Weeks, has re- turned home -much benefited in health, which will be good news to his many friends. -- Miss Mand McAllister, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mc- Allister, of Toronto, who is a. teacher in one of the cit3r Schools, is spending her holidays ala the home of her uncle, Mr. William Sproat and with other friends here.—Mr. Fred Witzel, of Moorefield, is visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Det*eiler in the village.Mr. Witzel was accompanied by Son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Witzel and Miss L. Witzel.— Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, who for 'many years were residents of our vil- lage, but who now reside in -Detroit, paid a short visit ainong friends here .this week, who were delighted to see .thein again. Mr: and Mrs. Moore are greatly taken with the city and their new surroundings. -,-- Many farmers here. are now busy harvesting the bean crop.—Miss M. Mellia is visiting with friends' in. Toronto.--1-Mr. James C. • McLean is having his handsome resi- dence freshened up by a new cot of paint.—Harvest is nearing completion in this section.—Mr. Fasken, our sta- tion master, ie away on his holidays. —Mr, William Johnston. of St. Louis, is paying his annual visit to his sister, Mrs. Janies Miller. of the village. Lawn Social.—A very successful lawn social was held on the Kippen Road School grounds on the evening of August 20th, by Branch No. 4, of • the Ladies' Aid Society; of the Eg-' mondville Presbyterian church. The grounds were tastefully decorated and • lighted for the event. The ladies were extremely thankful for such favorable weather conditiOns as prevailed, con- sictering the Ieteness and changeable- ness of the season. The weather was all Quit could be desired. Mr; Miller, of Staffa, arrived 'earty in the evening and began the wiring of the grounds for a demonstration of 'the Decleo Lighting System, • ,Mr. , Miller is a combetent electrician and it is need- levss te say that many interested per- sons took advantage of. his Presence to enquire into the uses of the plant. Besides generating power for lighting purposes, much of the tedious work now perforined by hand can be effici- ently done by electricity where a Delco System -4s installed. About 6.30 o'clock visitors began to arrive, and from that hour vehicles could be seen • upon alfl highways- speeding to the grounds, Supper :was served from 6.30 to 8.30, and the ladies had made such ample provision for the wants of all that none were turned away hungry. A bopth in the centre of the grounds, lavishly supplied with re- freshments and confectionery, catered to the needs of all present throughout the evening. Adjacent to this booth was another exhibiting ladies' work which was the product of their hands. Much of the work was sold before the close of the evening. A varied programme by, local talent, was com- menced about 8,30. The chair was taken by Mr. William Hay, who per- formed. his duties in a way reflecting much credit upon him as a pthtform speaker of high merit. Violin selec- tions were given by Forsyth brothers in their own inimitable style. As usual the gathering was captivated by the strains Of sweet music which fell from their - instruments. Hearty en.eores were gifen them. The main address of the evening, was give?), by Rev-. S. McLean, of Egmon.dville Presbyterian church. • This was the, first occasion Some present had ever had of hearing Rev. McLean, and much interest was taken in his address which touched upon the ; more important topics of the day. Vocal solos were given by Mr. John McMillan and Master Cecil Pullman. Both artists had perfect control- of their voices and delighted all present. An instrumental by Miss Mary -Pullman showed careful train-, ing by her teacher and much practise by herself. A humorous reading en- titled, "Tbe Ladies' Aid" by Mr. Ben Johnston brought forth rounds of ap- plause from the audience. At the close of the programme Mr. Walter Mc- Cully, our popular auctioneer, sold the surplus pies and cakes by auction at the booth. The •total reteeipts amounted to $134. This sum less rniniminn expenses is to be Used to- ward the Eginondville church shed fund. Barn Burned.—About 5.30 Friday morning the barn, driving shed, pig- pen and other outbuilding a with the entire season's crop on the farm of John Denhobn, lot 37 and 38th, 14th concession: of Hallett Township, near Blyth, wee totally destroyed by fire, entailing a loss of upward* of $9,000 with $2000 insurance on the buildings, but nothing on the crop. The fire is presumed to have been, caused by spontaneous combustion; and when dis- covered had kmade great beadwaY. A team of hortes and some cattle, also some farm implements, were reMoved. HENSALL Reuse For Sale.—Good comfortable brick house, almost new. good location, 2 lots, one Planted in fruit. Also geed barn. Apply to Mary Carlisle, Hansen P. O. Box 72.. • Great midsumer sale ends Saturday, August 30- Great bargains. M. W. Oxtwein, Blue Front. 2698-1 Briefs.—Mr. and Mrs. J,E. Brooks, of Montreal, are spending a few days with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Brooks. --Mr. and Mrs: C. D. Simpson and children, who have spent the last month with Mrs. Robert Bonthron, returned to their home at Wroxeter this week. --Mrs. James Sutherland is spending a week at Grand Bend, the guest of her sister- in-law, Mrs. A. Dent.—Large congre- gations were present in tho Mc-thtoiht church on, Sunday last, Rev. A. E. Doan 'having returned from Ms holi- days, preached at both services and Miss °Greta Lammie aiid her two friends assisted with the music.—Miss Marie Miller, who has been visiting. her sister, Mr. T. J. Sherritt, return- ed home this week.—Mr. Joseph Mor- rison and wife, of Drayton, North Dakota, spent last week, at the home of -his- brother's family, Mr. Robert Morrison of town.—Mr. Edward God - next Sabbath.—Miss Jean McArthur,. of Ailsa Craig, is spending her vaca- tion with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. H. Arnold.—The Great War Veterans? picnic to Grand Bend last Thurstlay was a great success. De- spite the fact that a heavy shower came on itt the morning and lasted until after dinner but cleared and came out an ideal afternoon to the delight ' of the picnieers, and they came home very much pleased with the afternoon, and report a very good thne.—The musical concert by the Misses Gretta Lanunie, Gladys Slay and Catherine Sells in the town hall on. Friday even- ing last,. Was largely' attended and .ituck enjoyed, The young ladies ex- celled themselves in the lines of read- ing, elocution, instrumental. violin and vocal selections, and although they did. splendidly on former occasions it was remarked by many that the concert on Friday evening last was the best of all in point of' selections and render- ing.—Messrs. Joynt. and Caldwell are having improvements made to their front and intend in the near future making it a most up-to-date one with newtawnings nicely lettered and hav- ing the whole front of the three stores nicely painted. This will be followed al) by a number of improvements in the way of fittings and furnishings in the interior of the stores.—Mr. J. E.. McDonell and Mr; T. W. Parliner each made business trips to London. the first of the week,—le. Edward Sheffer while assisting with some work in the woods during the past week, sustained several broken ribs owing to the limb ' of a large tree in falling catching him against a tree which shut off his es- cape. Edward has worked in the woods from time to time; for over fifty years and this was the first accident he had. of any account, and he thinks that he . has come through pretty well.—Mr. M. W. Ortwein, of the blue front, has been shipping large quantities of plums and pears, thus making a mark- et for growers.—The Rev, Mr. Neely, of Victoria Harbor, , who has been supplying the pulpit of Carmel church for the past month for the Rev. Mr. McConnell, has given splendid satis- faction to the congregations, his ser- mons being both well prepared and well delivered: He will preach his closing sermon on Sunday, the 31st, when the choir are to give special music. We believe in the evening the service will be known largely as a song service, and a very large attend- ance is anticipated.—Mrs. McKenzie, of Kippen, has been spending a few days here with Miss McGregor.—Our village !streets are receiving a good coat of gravel which will tell when the fall and winter comes on,. The, oiling of our streets proved a success this - summer and vain, no doubt, .be much improved on another season as our council will have had the experience of this to go by.—Monday, Labor Day, will be observed in our village as a holiday, all places of business being closed, so it will be well for those living at a little distance to remember - this and save any disappointment,— Mr. M. W. Ortwein, general merchant, has again secured the services of Miss Crookes, of London, as milliner, who is now in charge, and has always given good satisfaction.—Mr. W. E. -Pfaff is making good headway with his neat new cement block dwelling at the east end .of our village, and will have a good substantial house.—Miss Luella Stewart, .of near Clinton, spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. T. Murdock., ---Miss Madaline Moir was visited by her sister- from Clinton dur- ing the past week, —. Mrs. W. C. Charters, one of the pioneer residents of our village, is here from the States visiting relatives in Henson and I/Celli- ity, and always enjoys meeting her many friends here from time to time. Mr. G. Todd and Miss McGregor have been. visited by relatives during the .past weeks.—Mrs. .-A,, Ross has re- turned from Dakota, and Michigan where she spent.the past six months with, her sisters. --Mr, W. J. Johns- ton, of St. Louis, Mo., is her visiting his mother-in-law'Mrs. R. Hunt, and! relatives 'and friends in the village and vicinity. Mr. Johnston from year to year, although living at a distance, does not forget . his friends and is a great admirer of our village and the good old county of Huron • inj general. —Mrs. R. McArthur is balnk visited , by her sister from Niagara, Falls,— Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pearce were in Oshawa during the past week and brought home a fine 'car purchased through the 1VIcDonell agents of this village—Our merchants report trade as very good.—Mr. W. M. Harburn and two sons, who are in Flint, Michigan, report very favorably of conditions there and splendid wages, and we be- lieve that they have purchased a Bung- alow there.—Mr. and Mrs, Bertram Stobbs, of St. George, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. J. D, Stewart and . other friends,—Mr. John Mark- ham spent 8, few days this week with Mr. - and Mrs. J. D. Stewart. Mr. • Markham intends leaving shortly for • his new home in Carlyle, England. -- Mrs. (Rev). A. R. E. Garrett and Miss Gladys Petty were in -Toronto this week attending the Exhibition, and Were in the reception that was given to the Prince. --Mr, and Mrs. Robb, of Seaforth, recently visited Mr. and Mrs. D. B. McLean..—Rev. A. E. Doan will have for his subject next Sunday morning, "The Cross in the Sky" and in the evening "The Problem, of Capi- tal and Labor."—Anniversary services will, be held in Chnelhurst Methodist church on Sunday, Sept. 14th, at 2.30 and 7.30 p.m. Rev. (CaPt). Edvtards, of Seaforth will conduct the services. ..k - Every School Foot must now be fitted out with a sturdy pair 4. of Fall Shoes. Boys and Girls of the -right sort need shoes of 'staying' qualities to stand the hard service they are bound to receive. Our School Shoes are the satisfying kind, with all the Boy or Girl, and back of it, the style features to please the sok substantial wear parents always insist upon. The leathers are Box Calf, Gun- metal Calf, Urns . Calf, Box Kip and Pebble—black or !vow/I—Medium or High cut styles. • A splendid assortment of excellent values. • Boy's Sch ol. •Shoes itt Pebble' leather, 'black or tan, a waterproof shoe 4t $Z,75 to $3.50 'a pair. Boy's Sch 01 Shoes in .Box Kip leather, a neat strong shoe, at $3.25 to $4,00 a pair. ; Boy's Sch ol Shoes in Genuine Box Calf Mather at 13.50 to ;4 50, a pair.' Misses School Shoes in Pebble leather, a wet proof shoe at $3.00 a pair. Misses Sch ol Shoes in Box Kip leather, a lighter weight shoe at . $2.50 nd 83.00. Misses. Sch ol Shoes in. Box Calf leather, a high cut shoe with sport • heels a $4.00 the pair. Misses Sch al Snoes in. Brown Kid leather, a high cut shoe with Sport lieels at $4.00 the pair. Bring n the Boys and Girls and have them fitted with a pair of our Goo School Shoes. SEAFORTH TELEPRO 11 (OPPOSITE COMMERCIAL minim Free .00L OPENING We re here waiting for you wit a complete line of Text Boo s, Scriblers, Pcns,Penbils, Exe cise books an all author- ize books and s pplies for Hig School and pi4blic school use. When you buy books at our store you will get exactly wh t your eac ersi will wan you to use, Beside you get a fine ruler "FREE" something you will be sure to_ se. DRUGGIST UMBACH, Phm.B. ND STATIONER toSEAFORTH THE REXALL STORE - Free 7 0 e „ John Bit oken. itt tsv • 1quhoun and west are spend" -er parents, ellar..-L-R,ev. D. .of Florida, occ- Sunday last. 3nch enjoyed ar ever given here, by his mother, IV also his brother, wife and son; Mr. Kay,, Jr., Sunday.—Mrs. Vary Bart, of cent visitors itt Barr sang a • church a week • much, enjoyed,. .Alvinston, is ho •Wit's home.—Mr.i Marys, is spendi village.—Miss nieces Jean and Detroit, are visi relatives.—Pte. 1"; his way home fr few days among going to his hoi C. He is a gran Scott, Sr. ---Mrs. daughter, Miss their home in Wi ter an extended v daughter, Mrs. H. friends.. - SEAPORT] , Seafori Potatoes, per bag], Flour, pertawt Shorts, per ton Bran, phr Wheat, per bushe Eggs, per dozen •] Butter, per Th. Spring WI -Leat, pei Oats. per bushel , Barley, per bushe Hogs, per cwt.. BEAN I Toronto. August 26. - picked, bushel, $5.25 t $4.75; Imported hat Limas, 16 to 160. - • PO TATIti Toronto, August 26,j 38e; turkee, 40 to hiTscok5recons7,44ua, itiebtes ,;:.usrodootzs.711s-: chickens, 33e : tow!, 0c, DAIRY Toronto. August 28. Toronto. Augut 19. .29e; twins. 281,A= Oc; Stilton, '29 to 30 hoice, 46 to 48; ier rgarine-36 to 38eJ So; seleets 58 to 59e; lb:tins. 24 to 25e; 1 0 lb. tins 23 to 24eV to 19b; -comb, 14 oz z., 43.50 to $4.00 di - GRAIN 1 'Toronto, August 26.- illiara, No. 1 northern 2.12; No. 3 northern 2.02. Manitoba -oats— C W. 89%c; extra: feed, 88c; No. 21 Barley—No. 2 C. W. • .32K, ; rejected, eriaan Corn—Pro OW nominal; No. 4u No. 3 white. 90 to 92i ntario wheat—No. 1; orninal, No. 2, do $2.4 mina, f.o.b. .shitvpini reighlts. Ontario whc pring, nominal. Bari .39. Manitoba Flour 1, Toronto. Ontario 141(45, prompt shipment, 10 delivered at IMEontreA o. 2 nominal. Buckvi ye—No. 2,nominal. 1 To. 1, $22 to $24; rnixe' arlots, ,$10 to $11. vered Montreal freigh er ton, $42 to $45; sh ted _flour, per bag, $3 +011 LIVE, STOCI Union Stock Yards. ere WRS a pretty act for the 4,800 be ore the noon hour tl na deserted appearanci ere tomparativelY as: y. with the stronge hoice steers and best 1 q111r4 and the sum*, meet the demand. re lacking but some. m $13.25 to uired a lot of searehh. hed in from. $12.50 t p 10 12e per pound. hers were more ae sand the carry-over count. Several extra • to $11.50, and two e 12 but the price r of top -grade cows 0,50; • Canners arid e can $5 41, $6.75.' The. th few exeeptions sold •Improved heavy consig •ught a.bout a weaker eded 50 (tents and la -cents; The -market There was pretty m e hog market. Packei .er ef $20.25 f.o.b. fo] y, and in view of a erican markets the 4 fight 5Di-idly for a bel as that only a few st ere disposed of UP tO The receipts were 272 ttle, 774 calves, 2.871 1.1 lambs. Frank Hunnisett bong -to 1.100 tbs., $12.2f J. Atvveli and Sons kers and feeders 86 .50; fair to good Bo $8.50 to 49; eomme to $8.50; light mixe 50 to $4. orbett, Hall and Col rs, vs.so to $14; 'et, 813.25; goad butehe, into butchers. $11 to • $10 to $10,25; cli 0.75; medium_ cows. $ yes, $7: ;Tanners, 16 to $1.0 to $10.60: chi $10.50; choice yearli 2.50; Choice lambs; $11' al calves, $19 to $21 $10, Quinn. and Rimy sold: 880 lbs. $11.25; 1. $10.50: 8, 940 lbs .50; 14, 805 lbs. 50. Cows -4, 1,090 ; 2, 825 lbs. $5.2 1,080 The. 38.50; 2 20 tbs. $8.50; 1, 1, , 0.15; 1, 2.020 5. Bulls --1, 1,150 Or, 1, 860 lbs. $7; • O. Shields and So —16, 860 lbe. ` 2, 810 lbs. $1 2 2. 975 tbs. 311.75 80 Ths, 110.75; 4, $18;-L 1,110 140. Cows—', 1,200 Th - $9; 4, 1,030 The, 50; 1. 1000140. $6.7 060 lba. $9; 1,. 1,330 .56 etkoh: lambs. $1 50 to $10.80. ae and Whaley sold: 750 lbs. S.55; tbs. $13.10; 39; 1, 800 lbs. 850 lbs. $11.90; .4k ,P'f TES SCHOOL SHOES iHere is School Time again and the Sluldren must have some good School Shoes The gr wing, romping school feet are al ays an expensive prop. osition, at best Parents wh • have raised a few Children, know a all about it. They know, too, the real value of— We have tures to plea substantial Leather's Browns. Solid oa 'BOYS' S GIRLS' • Our Sch perfectly, anoerservice in fitting insures it .S.HOOL/SH.OES the satisfying kind, with all the style fea- e the boy or girl, and back of it the solid, ear that parents always insist upon. _ of Gun Metal Calf, Box Calf and Medium or the extreme high cut. soles, button, lace or bluchers OES3. :-$00, $4.00, to $6.00 HOES—$2.50, $3.00, to $5.00 ol Shoes. are formed to fit growing feet dur expt H • R •scoTT COMPLETE STOCK OP , TRUNKS, -CLUBBAGS, ,Et1iT CAUL TRE EfOXE OP. GOOD MRS s