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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1919-11-28, Page 8stn j HURON ExPosrroR • - CHE HURON E POSITOI ; n Toronto. ---;Miss Jean Rods, oft To- ionto, who has not been enjoying good • Wealth ,for some time, is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Lucas DISTRICT MATTERS Ross in McKillop. --Mrs, W. E. Tdogg In addition to our present large stock of Groceries we are now in a position to sup- ply you with all kinds of Fresh Meats such as—Steaks Boils Chops ` Roasts Etc., Etc., We have a first-class meat- -cutter and we guarantee you everything fresh and up -to- te and at right prices. A Phone 58 Dorsey and MacKinnon The Big Store on the Corner cold Weather Necessities AUTO RUGS—Wool, plush and -shawls- all lancy patterns, $6 to $15. ROBES—Artie, Saskatchewan, in- terlined with rubber, from $16 to $20. HORSE BLANKETS WOOL --,Fancy, square $4.50 to $10. JUTE—Fancy, full lined quilted, 14.50 to -$6.00. JUT!, ----Plain 78 inch, 5-a stayon, lined, $2.50 to $4.75. MITTS AND GLOVES --Horse Hide, Mule Buckskins, Iined or unlined, 50' cents to $3_00. AUTO GAUNTLETS–. -Cape, Horse Hide and Buckskin, $1.50 to $8.00. HALTERS—Good strong shipping takers, $1:50 to $1,75. DOUBLE & STITCHED—No. 1 first a halters, $1.75 to $2.50. iNGLE Ii ARNLSS--No. l Union Oak Leather, hand made, Boldine trimmed, $28 to $37.00. 'Trunks Club Bags Suit Cases e St Thomas' Church Bazaar.—The Bazaar held in the school room of St. Thomas' Church on Thursday after non and evening of last week was a most successful one from every point • of view. There was a large attend - spent the we* end with her sister, Mrs. T. Habkirk, in Stn Marys.—The annual meeting of the Hui.•on Oktt Boys' Association of Toronto will be held this, Friday, evening for --the electionof officers and the transac- tion of other busines.' Addresses -are to be,given by Sir John Willison and ante and the booths for the sale of r Senator ' Proudfoot.--Mrs. Aberhart, home-made cooking and Bandy, plain . Sr., has • dispo�e{(ed of her residence and fancy work and ma property on Centlre street to Mr. Smale_ of Weyburn, y other use- burn, S sk.•--Mrs, McKay, of fill articles had a steady patronage,_ and the articles met with ready sale. Owen Sound, is visiting at the home Tea was served in the afternoon and of her brother, Mr. Frank Borrett, in supper at night. The proceeds a= Harpurheye--Mr, Harry Weiland, of mounted to something over $275. Toronto, is at his home in Egmorid- . vine,, recovering, from an operation.-- ( Mr. Foster T. Fowler, principal of the Won Prize for Essay.—Miss Eva I public school, has started a night Fee, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Wel-1 school which is receiving liberal sup- lington Fee, Church Street, and a port. • Sessions are held each Tues- pupil in Principal Fowler's room in, day and Thursday evening in the the Seaforth public school, was the Carnegie Library Hall.—We under- winner of the second prize in the stand that- Mayor Harburn and the Prize Essay Contest for the schools Reeves of McKillop and Tuckersmith of Huron County on the subject "Why have been notified by the Dominion I should buy a 'Victory Bond in'1919." Fuel Commissioner that a fuel -MI - Miss Fee : is to be congratulated on troller is to be appointed in their her effort as there were hundreds of rininicipsilities at once.—Mr. James contestants, almost every <school in • Gillespie received word on Tuesday The county being represented in the last of the death of his youngest contest. brother, Joseph Gillespie, which oc- curred in Detroit.—Miss ...Marj Brown is visiting with friends in ronto.--The Philathea Girls 'of ' Methodist Church intend holding bazaar and sale of home-made co hdlg in:the lecture room of the chu on Saturday, December 6th. T will also serve tea from 5 to 7 o'clo —Dr. Fields, of Goderich, public sch inspector, is paying his official v to the public school, this week. The Weather 'In The West.—In re- newing a subscription to The Expositor a subscriber from Strome, Alberta, iriting on November 11th says: We d some very cold weather in October. now came . on the night of the 20th, and we had 20 below zero, in a week's time. By the night of November 11th the 'thermoneter had got down as low as 38 below but the weather took a change on the 13th, and to -day it is thawing. • It looks as if we were in fora seven months',winter, with feed very short on account of no rain in May and June. Whelst was. a good sample, although a ,poor yield. averag- ing from six to twenty bushels per acre, but oats and:. barley were good as they got rain in time to help them. A good many potatoes were frozen in the ground on account of early frost and snow. They were a fine crop too. s Obituary.—We regret to announce this week the death of an old area- forth boy in the person of John S. Mc • Quade of Saginaw; son of the late Michael Mt:ie+uade. Some years ago, Mr. McQuade went to Saginaw. where he married Miss Louise Bernarde, 'who with one son, Stanley, is left to mourn his: loss. He was in business there until his health failed and he was force 1 to retire from .,his duties. His funeral took place td St. Andrew's church, Saginaw, where Rev. Father Maus sang. i=eauiem . high mass and afterwards spoke very feelingly of Prompt se cs -Shoe �— the nobie character and exemplary p Repairing Sat- life of the deceased, who had won for isfaction guaranteed, himself a large circle of friends as was evidenced by ° the numerous spiritual bouquets and floral offerings. Beside•, his bereaved wife and son, he ie survived by his mother and four Opposite Commercial Hotel si-ters Mitis B. A. Mc ►--'ide, Egntond- • vii1�: Mrs. M. Curtin, Seaforth; Mrd. P. McGrath. St. Columban; Mrs. P. S. Blv-th, and tw2Q brothers. lVT chael, of Stratford, and' James, of Windsor, M. BRODERICK { J.E.DAL Jeweler and. Optician. tamer' Marriage Licenses tlE&FORTf or r James Watson Gener.�I Insurance Agent Real Est-, ,and Loan Agent Dealer in mewing Machines. Four good houses for sale, conveniently situated' in the Town of Seaforth. Terms reasonable and possession given- promptly Apply at my office for particulars. A Piano or Phonograph Select for home a piano or phono- graph providing such tonal effects: as to satisfy even the master musician. I am pleased to state that I am in a position to give you the -goods that satisfy. Pont be drawn into a Hurried de- cision by sonic traveling salesman- or agent pretending he has a better pro- position for you. If he tells you our goods1 won't stand and etc., look out for ,}.rot. Deal with one whom you. can place confidence Local Briefs.—In. the recent drive for the Navy League the; sum of $425.78 was contributed in' Seaforth. —Mr. Thomas Daly has sold his fast driving mare to Mr. J. Galbraith, of Brussels.—Mrs..3'. H. Broadfoot and Miss Broadfc: of have' returned from Hamilton.-- is. W. G. Willis is visit - ng relatives in Detroit—Mrs. H. J. .. odg-ins reeeivcd word on Tuesday hat Capt Hoy Ohs was forced to under g., a; t .immediate operation for mien. citis in Toronto. Mrs. Hod - ins left for the city the same after- ocm -The marry Friends of Mr. .G. M. Chesney will regret to learn that e is • c:erfined to his home with a erious attack of heart trouble.—The a Sias of St. James' church intend oldint a bazaar and Christmas Fair n the Parish Hall on Wednesday ane? Thursday. December 10th and 1th.. This will be an excellent op- ortunity for the people of the vicin- y to choose Christmas- presents from large and varied assortment at ow 'rices.—R;w. F. H. Larkin will ave for his .subject .next Sunday veiling, "The Life that is easy and the Life that in hard."—Mrs. G. W. oo:ls and Miss Nan -motored to credo' on Saturday.—Mrs. William dmonds, of town, and Mrs. Thomas heeler, of Brucefield, left for • De - nit on Wednesday to attend the neral - of their brother-in-law, the to Joseph Gillespie.—The monthly zIsiness meeting of the Red Cross ociety _will be held in the Carnegie brary ori Thursday afternoon, De mb€'r- 4th at 4 o'clock.—Mr. Milton: Cl of Mount Forest and Mr. Earl hesney, of Crediton, were here for e week end, owing to the illness their father.—Mrs. J. B. Thompson as in London this week.—The Young oples' Society of the Egmondville urch intend holding a Scotch Social t'ie church this, Friday, evening. Mr. W. Somerville, up town G. T. agent, was notified this "week that ing to the coal situation there ilial be a decided reduction in the in service of . the Grand Trunk, rnme nmencing on Sunday next., There s been no am =cement, however, fa whether t e change will' affect !int, or not. --Miss H. L. Young. Ti Toronto this week.—Mrs. Mervyn W for Toronto . en Wednesday, and mother, Mr;, Hicks, intends leav- >;• on l' nday. They have purchased orer in the sits and will reside there the future.—Mr James Whitehead, has been vi' i :ng his sister, Mrs, '. Clark, h-"- -;.turned to his home ;.Vion.tana.r_ Mr s, L. L. McFaul and J- CT, Minter -will receive on the r', ;rlay o;: each month.—Miss nifrecl - R:elve �:, of -Stratford, is her r r"rinarents,- Mr. and Isaac i1i,F ;. said.—Mr, Howard try and son 'f London, spent the parents, Mr. and Somer- ti• '�`r nom the west, are e' ' f ' Somerville, 'Centre Miss Siegel, of • past week at the' }ars. Sidney Deem. •:,C of Mr. William • learn that he was €1 stroke - of -pars . 'ant, His condi- wc; some sign . of G. Z' . S. Garden reeks with. friends H t a n h s i h 1 p it a tre W E W fu la S Li ce C tai of w Pe ch in R. ow wo tra CO ha as thi is i lef her in. ah in wh R. in As 1 depend entirely on your confi- dence iVSi Bence for the foundation of my busi- - fir 716;';s, i can assure you that no music Wir ,gyre in Canada can give you a more vi honest deal in Pianos, Phonographs, Mr. 17iIiiins, Autoharps, Records, • Sheet Hat :f 'aisle_ and Supplies. I have the sole lac,. aE tip',°y for Bell Pianos and when s ou r ltZi want the above goods be sure anti call `•s'+ ` here and you willget' r i the nothing on the market to- day teat -eon surpass or even equal the quick re- MVt1 e' peatinn` tip.Fi..,, used _._ th- Bell - f . LO _-.'r . all and have a denionsteation. UlnOtOOIQ lie. Jona h a k 1 :gill . • x �.Ri Opposite Bank of commerc ,. agazine BARGAIN 12 copies of Wo, , All man's Magazine, 1 copy of New Idea for Quarterly, 1 cou- poi good, for 15c on the purchase of a NewIdea Pattern Cents This offer is good until December 5th " and is the Biggest Bargain in Magazines this year. Subscribe now for a year's reading. •. Thompson's - Bookstore Seaforth The Gift House .11114,14.1. is all ready Our stock was never mor oris c o m p l e t e notwithstanding. To= the shortages and delays. a Shop' Now. - Don't Wait. rcokh- Prices will. not . change but hey Come in while the picking is ek. 001 good. isit Gasoline Engine For Sale.—Six, horsepower gasoline engine, in good running order. Apply to Vi. A. Crich, Seaford'. 211'-t r Wood For •,Sale. --Standing hardwood, maple and beach, for sale. Apply it Expositor Office. Seaforth. 2711::1 Wshted.—Girl or woman, for light, general housework, family of two. High wages. Good -home. Apply by letter to Box 157, Expositor 2711x1 Fowl-Wanted.—Highest cash prices paid for fowl at the. Royal Hotel every.. Tuesday fore- noon. James; G. McMichael. Phone 6 on 247. 27b1-tf House For aSale, Four roomed frame house on Isabella Street, Seaforth, and some kitchen furniture. "Owner leaving town. Apply to D. Russell. Seaforth. 2710-tf Lost --On Street iri Seaforth, November 26th, gold locket, hair -mount inside. Initials G. B., and date of death engraved outside. Finder please leave at Expositor Office and receive reward. 2711x1 For Bale.—One bay driving horse three years old and one general purpose horse three years old. Will be sold cheap. Call at store. J. E. Hugill, Sole' Agent for Bell Pianos, Seaforth, Ont. ' 2710-2 A Iovely drop head sewing machine, been. 'used only a few months, for sale cheap. 'A guarantee with it. Call at Jonathan •Hugill's music store, sole agent' for the Bell piano, Seaforth, Ont. 2710-2 Poultry . Wanted.—The undersigned is pre- pared to pay the highest cash price for any quantity of live poultry delivered at his grocery store, Main Street, Seaforth, every Tuesday morning G. D. Haigh. 2697 -ti Bazaar. --Big sale of dolls, aprons. -caps, candy, .home-made cooking, miscellaneous Articles and hosts of other things /in the Lecture room or the Methodist Church, Sea - forth, on Saturday, December 6th, from 3 to 9 o'clock and a -big Fish Pond. We will also serve a good supper from 5. to 7 o'clock: adults 25; children 15c, given by the Philathea_ Girls of the Methodist Church. 2711-1 Presented With Cabinet of Silver.— The Stratford Beacon of Saturday says: "A pleasing event took place last evening at the Queens Hotel when a number of citizens gathered at an informal • banquet and presented Mr. Thomas Pinkney with a cabinet of silver. Mayor Stevenson- acted as chairman and made `a suitabI - ad- dress complimenting Mr. Pinkney on the up-to-date hostelry he is conduct- ing in the city. The evening was spent in a social manner' with ' .d - dresses, songs and recitations. Mr. Pinkney was married recently and his friends rook this opportunity cf express int; their kindly feeling to- wards burn." Mr. Pinkney is a 'form- er, swell known *resident of Seaforth, having conducted the Royal Hotel for a number of years; and his many Sea forth friends will extend congrat-ula titins and best wishes to himself an Mrs. Pinkney. d The Curlers.—There Was a large and enthusiastic attendance at the annual meeting of the Seaforth Curl - ling Club held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday' evening, which !indicates that the ancient game is to come into its own again, and that the coming year will again- see Seaforth occupy- ing the large place on the curling map that . it did for many years previous to the war. It was decided at the meeting that the Club held rink competitions each Wednesday even- ing, beside which there will be a three pair -of stones competition for the Stewart Cup, and the Club will also. be represented in the Ontario Tankard Series. This programme will provide a busy season for the members. The following. were the officers elected: Patron, W. D. Stewart, St. Paul; Pres- ident, J. C. Greig; Vice President, J. Beattie; Secretary -treasurer, C. A. Barber; executive Committee, W. Ament, G. A. Sills, W. E. Kerslake, C. Stewart, J. G. Mullen; 'skips, W. Ament, J. Beattie, W, E. Kerslake, O. Neil, H. Jeffrey, C. A. Barber, T. Johnston, J. C. Greig, G. A. Sills. T. Johnston., J. C. Greig,, G. A. Sills, G. Bethume. , TURNBERRY Farm' Sold.—John C. Homouth has sold his one hundred acre farm on the 10th concession, of Turnberry, to John D. McEwen, of Moncrie'f a former resident of the 1st line of Morris. The new proprietor will take possession the middle of next March. CHISELHURST Notes.—Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, of Sunshine, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell, of- Farquahar, were visitors at the ; home of Mr.' and Mrs. • R. Cole.—Mr. and Mrs. Chambers - have taken up I their residence et the store and are now settling down to their slew duties. • WINTHROP Notes.—Mr, John Pethick and Mr. Thomas Broom are drawing gravel on the north gravel road.—Mr. Cezar Broom -has returned home from Arthur where he spent a month.—Mr. Spencer Cheekley is spending a week with his cousin, Mr. Thomas Broom. CRO:MARTY Ndtes.—Mr, .Graham, of. Avonton, is at present busy making prepara- tions for opening up - a new store in Be attics' Fair The Gift House, Seaforth. Hear the Columbia ' Music. Cromarty, in the one recently occupied by Mr. David McConnell. He is hav- ing the store remodelled and intends starting business about the first of January. — Miss Bella Campbell, of Seaforth,is at present visiting friends in the neighborhood.—Miss Laura and Arthur Stewart returned from the West 'last Thursday, where they spent the most of the- etunmer.—A few' of the people of our neighborhood motor- ed to London Iast week to hear the ''doted evangelist, "Gipsy Smith," who is holding a series' of evangelistic services in London at present. VARNA • • Salt for Sale. --A arrive at Brucefield or 5th of December. once. McAsh & Son 2711-1 car load of salt will Station about the 4th Phone your orders at and Beatty Bros. Notes.—There will be a concert held on the evening of Tuesday, Deceniber 2nd, in the town. hall, Varna, under the auspices oft..John's church. The Rev. Captain McKegney will deliver a humorous lecture on Ireland with touches of the war. A good musical programme is being provided. BEECHWOOD Notes:=Miss "Clara Krauskopf has gone to London to visit her sisters.— Mr. -Louis Maloney has gone to De- teoit to spend the winter.—Mr. Frank Evans, who spent the summer in La Crosse, Wis., has returned home.— Mr. Pat , Maloney 'and sons of the fifth coricessioh, McKillop, recently delivered to Mr. Alex. Darling, of Dublin, 35 tons of baled hay. Who says the hay crop was a failure? KIRKTON A 'Miraculous Recovery.—With the shaft of a buggy driven into hia skull,' the five year old son of Mr, Fred Taylor, of Kirkton, has made a re- markable recovery at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Not only., is he, out of danger, but he recovered sufficiently to be removed from the hospital to Julian' Eltine • whose ability to wear women's clothes and- impersonate the feminine, has made him nationally famous, will ap- pear in " The Clever Ars. Carf ax " A distinct novelty in comedy. - Ladies, don't Miss seeing his won- derful gowns. Monday • Tuesday Wednesday Princess 4111111111111111111111111,11111111111111141 111111111. STRAN Picked by the screen's greatest critics as one of the best pictures of - 1919. s • Here ,is one you cer- tainly should not miss. May Allison in ` "PEGGY DOES HER DARNDEST" Better than -"In For Thirty Days" Proceeding' the feature ' 8.15 to' 8.45 ' p.m. The Man With the Funny Eyes, Ben Turpin, and others. in "SHE LOVED HIM PLENTY" A 2 reel Sennett Comedy. STRAND Mon. Tues. Wed. Adults .15c Children (under 14 years) 10e - �IIiIRIi111111111lIiltlllilllllilitllillliillilll his home. The little lad sustained the injury on the night of Sunday, October 19th, while riding on his mother's knee in an automobile driven by his father, Not , far from Birr, a horse and buggy loomed out of the dark- ness and! a collision resulted; in which the shaft - of the buggy was driven through the windshield and -entered the boy's forehead, causing terrible injuries. Te was rushed , to St. Joseph's Hospital, where an operation was performed by pr. W. J. Steven- son. For dys he lay in a- critical condition, and Fit was considered ex- tremely unlikely That he would re- cover. His recovery is looked on as little short of miraculous. E r> MANLEY (Too Late For Last Week.) Notes.—The many friends of Mr. James O'Laughlin, Mrs. William Mce Kay, and Mr. .Duffy are pleased to learn that they are recovering from their lath ilhiess.—Miss Annie Kistner is still in a precarious condition.— ,Mr. H. Beuyrman is busy making his rounds threshing clover, which is yielding good this season, according to the bulk. CREDITON Barn Burned.—The barn of Mr. - Robert Sweet, who lives in the village, was ablaze about 5:30 a. m. on Tues- day. The fire had gained stich head- way before noticed that nothing could be done to save any of the contents. Fortunately there were no animals in the building. The barn was of first- class material, and, will be a great loss to the owner. The cause of the fire is not known. Much sympathy is expressed- for Mr. Sweet, as he is one of our oldest, residente, and this is the second loss by fire he has sustained in three and a half years. Notes. — Mr. John Holzhauer, of Logan, who sold his farm, lot 30. con. 12, some time ago, and since purchased lot 25, con, 4, of the 'Same township, has moved onto the new premises and Is now connfortably settled. -e -A very pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Bridgetis church, Logan, on Monday, November 17th, when Mary Regan, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Felix, Regan, of Logan, became the happy, bride Mr. Lawrence P. Bannon, s'on of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Bannon, of Kinkora. Miss Margaret Regah acted as brides- maid, while Howard Bannon assisted the groom. After a short trip the' happy young couple will be at home to their friends on the groom's faxen near WINGHAM - An Old Resident.—Among the oldest gentlemen living in Wingham is Mr. . F, Lewis, Edward street. This old , gentleman who has resided in Wing, ' ham for the past thirty-seven years, ! celebrated his 90th birthday last week, • He teas born in Wiltshire, En5;land, in 1829 and at the age of sixteen came -to Canada with his parents and settled near London. The voyage a- cross the ocean was made in a -wooden sailing vessel which took over four weeks to make the trip. At the age of twenty-five he was married to Ann Hall, who also came- from England. Their union was blessed with nine children and they lived happily to- ; Agether until about six years ago when Mrs. Lewis was called home. Their pioneer life of hardships and happiness was spent at Dorchester where they , cleared their one hundred acre farm , with the aid of oxen. Mr. Lewid has liv- ed under the reign of four sovereigns; • Wlilliam IV, Queen Victoria, Edward ' VII and George V. He is a devoted member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church and can read without glasses. STEPHEN 'Sentenced to Kingston.—Blanchard Williams, a man of about forty years of age, of Stephen township, appeane ed beforn Judge Dickson at Goderich' on Monday, charged with committing— an outrageous offense. against his daughter, sixteen years of age. He pleaded guilty. The judge. at -some length addressed the prisoner, saying that his first intention was to give the maximum punishment of fourteen years, but upon the counsel for the prisoner describing the environment of Williams in his early life he had changed his mind somewhat. He felt that he should sentence the prisoner to a term that would allow his young- est child to grow up old enough- to protect herself before Williams would be around to" have any influence over her. He said that the Children's Aid Society were taking care of his - children under the age of sixteen years and that some prOvision would have to be made for the daughter -he had ruined for life. "The sentence will be nine years in Kingston penitentiary where you will have a chance to learn .an honest trade and repent for the awful crime which you .haye corn= mated," said the judge. Notese—Mr. and Mrs. Eli Jacques have moved from ;their farm on the boundary to the house in the village formerly occupied by Mrs. James Morrison.—Mr. .and Mrs. David G. Kennedy spent a few days, of ladt weelf with Teeswater friends.—Mrs. J.I Elgin Wellwood, of Orangeville, is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Falconen—The Sunday school of the Presbyterian church will hold a Christmas tree and entertainment in the church on Fri- day night, December 19th. Besides the usual gifts for the children there will be 'gifts put on the tree to send to St. Christopher's.Home in Toronto for distribution among poor children. Any kind of clothing but particularly children's clothing, toys, dolls, picture Ibooks, ethe, will be gladly received. These may be either new ,or second hand.—The Guild -meeting on Sunday night was led by Misses Annie Laid- . law and Cassie Purdon. On November 30th, the meeting will be in charge of members of the W. M. Society.— i Rev. R.. C. McDermid, of Goderieh, spoke in the Presbyterian church on Wednesday night last in the'interests of the Forward Movement—On De- cember 7th, Miss Ratte, matron of the Redemptive Home' in Toronto, will speak in the Presbyterian church. The women of the Missionary Society are planning to assist Miss Ratte in her work by making donatidns of clothing, either new or second hand, suitable for either girls or babies. Anything will be acceptable, as there is great need. The articles will be packed on i December 6th. 1This Year the Readir-to-Wear de- parts hold the centre of the stage for gift giving NOVEMBER 28, 1919 Special Sale of Santa Claus extends the helping hand in making this a sensible Christmas Give some -friend a Year's tion to the Designer 80c CraltiSt The regular Subscrip- tion price will be 1.75 Special Price IS If old Santa himself could come into this town and have a personal talk with you, he would, no doubt, say the identical words used below. This store' is pursuing a Christmas policy according to what the wishes of a patriotic Santa Claus would be, and all our stocks re- flect -this to the kighest degree, If your gift -giving is to be moderate in cost, if you want practical, useful gifts that will give real, sincere pleasure, then the suggestions below will appeal to you at once. Just received, a big shipment o liandkercliiiefs for Christ - Mas shoppers , Whether for women, men or children—whether of lawn, linen or silk, whether you wish to pay 8c or $2 for a handkerohief, every conc6ivable design and idea ki included. Handkerchiefs arranged in holly boxeS free Of charge. • We've Found More Gifts of Gloves - Hosiery, and Undermyslins will be made than in past seasons And. why not? Sensible, practical, useful and inexpensive. These three items are what we would call THE appropriate Christmas gifts. You'll find some splendid, values for yr a, here too. Dress Good • Specials The -v9ry latest plaid -effects in silk, wool and union weaves. $1 to $4 a yard. Beautiful rich shades in georgette crepe and crepe de chenes, $1.75 to Viiyella Flannel the favorite things fore day and night wear, will not shrAnk. -Pretty stripe patterns, $1.25 Gabardines broadcloth, serges, pop- lins and all Other fashionable weaves, all typical of the superior dries good values found here. Men are going about things differently this year. They are doing away with the surprise element and simply giving to their wife, or mother, or sister so much and so muth and telling them- to make selectioneof a new suit, coat qr dress which they have need for. Take the hint, men and women! Many Woman is Going to be sur- prised Xmas morning with new Furs Nor need these be costly. For example— Fur Scarfs $5.00 and upwards. Stoles $10.00 and upwards. Muffs $5.00 and upwards. Fur sets $11.50 and upwards. • Children's Fur Sets in Thibet, Fox and viblf, $7,50 and up- wards. Plenty of good Christmas Hosiery Especially in Satisfactory Silks Silk stockings axe being used more and more an gifts from one woman to another. First, because such a gift carries Just the right egree of intimacy. ‘Mostly because it takes a other woman to ap- reciate the fact that one never has too many p irs of silk' stockings. n White, Black and' wanted colors, at 75e 83,00. (In free hristmas boxes if desired,) J. MCTAVISH Boys Boys adies Ladies Ladies Ladies Ladies Gals Girls Misses store thing Photographs Orders are coming in now for Christmas Photographs. Better come in now and see our New Styles in Folders and ar- range to have a sitting_. A dozen Portraits will take care of 12 friends. We can please you. D.' F. BUCK Seaforth, Ont. J.E.DAL Jeweler and. Optician. tamer' Marriage Licenses tlE&FORTf or r James Watson Gener.�I Insurance Agent Real Est-, ,and Loan Agent Dealer in mewing Machines. Four good houses for sale, conveniently situated' in the Town of Seaforth. Terms reasonable and possession given- promptly Apply at my office for particulars. A Piano or Phonograph Select for home a piano or phono- graph providing such tonal effects: as to satisfy even the master musician. I am pleased to state that I am in a position to give you the -goods that satisfy. Pont be drawn into a Hurried de- cision by sonic traveling salesman- or agent pretending he has a better pro- position for you. If he tells you our goods1 won't stand and etc., look out for ,}.rot. Deal with one whom you. can place confidence Local Briefs.—In. the recent drive for the Navy League the; sum of $425.78 was contributed in' Seaforth. —Mr. Thomas Daly has sold his fast driving mare to Mr. J. Galbraith, of Brussels.—Mrs..3'. H. Broadfoot and Miss Broadfc: of have' returned from Hamilton.-- is. W. G. Willis is visit - ng relatives in Detroit—Mrs. H. J. .. odg-ins reeeivcd word on Tuesday hat Capt Hoy Ohs was forced to under g., a; t .immediate operation for mien. citis in Toronto. Mrs. Hod - ins left for the city the same after- ocm -The marry Friends of Mr. .G. M. Chesney will regret to learn that e is • c:erfined to his home with a erious attack of heart trouble.—The a Sias of St. James' church intend oldint a bazaar and Christmas Fair n the Parish Hall on Wednesday ane? Thursday. December 10th and 1th.. This will be an excellent op- ortunity for the people of the vicin- y to choose Christmas- presents from large and varied assortment at ow 'rices.—R;w. F. H. Larkin will ave for his .subject .next Sunday veiling, "The Life that is easy and the Life that in hard."—Mrs. G. W. oo:ls and Miss Nan -motored to credo' on Saturday.—Mrs. William dmonds, of town, and Mrs. Thomas heeler, of Brucefield, left for • De - nit on Wednesday to attend the neral - of their brother-in-law, the to Joseph Gillespie.—The monthly zIsiness meeting of the Red Cross ociety _will be held in the Carnegie brary ori Thursday afternoon, De mb€'r- 4th at 4 o'clock.—Mr. Milton: Cl of Mount Forest and Mr. Earl hesney, of Crediton, were here for e week end, owing to the illness their father.—Mrs. J. B. Thompson as in London this week.—The Young oples' Society of the Egmondville urch intend holding a Scotch Social t'ie church this, Friday, evening. Mr. W. Somerville, up town G. T. agent, was notified this "week that ing to the coal situation there ilial be a decided reduction in the in service of . the Grand Trunk, rnme nmencing on Sunday next., There s been no am =cement, however, fa whether t e change will' affect !int, or not. --Miss H. L. Young. Ti Toronto this week.—Mrs. Mervyn W for Toronto . en Wednesday, and mother, Mr;, Hicks, intends leav- >;• on l' nday. They have purchased orer in the sits and will reside there the future.—Mr James Whitehead, has been vi' i :ng his sister, Mrs, '. Clark, h-"- -;.turned to his home ;.Vion.tana.r_ Mr s, L. L. McFaul and J- CT, Minter -will receive on the r', ;rlay o;: each month.—Miss nifrecl - R:elve �:, of -Stratford, is her r r"rinarents,- Mr. and Isaac i1i,F ;. said.—Mr, Howard try and son 'f London, spent the parents, Mr. and Somer- ti• '�`r nom the west, are e' ' f ' Somerville, 'Centre Miss Siegel, of • past week at the' }ars. Sidney Deem. •:,C of Mr. William • learn that he was €1 stroke - of -pars . 'ant, His condi- wc; some sign . of G. Z' . S. Garden reeks with. friends H t a n h s i h 1 p it a tre W E W fu la S Li ce C tai of w Pe ch in R. ow wo tra CO ha as thi is i lef her in. ah in wh R. in As 1 depend entirely on your confi- dence iVSi Bence for the foundation of my busi- - fir 716;';s, i can assure you that no music Wir ,gyre in Canada can give you a more vi honest deal in Pianos, Phonographs, Mr. 17iIiiins, Autoharps, Records, • Sheet Hat :f 'aisle_ and Supplies. I have the sole lac,. aE tip',°y for Bell Pianos and when s ou r ltZi want the above goods be sure anti call `•s'+ ` here and you willget' r i the nothing on the market to- day teat -eon surpass or even equal the quick re- MVt1 e' peatinn` tip.Fi..,, used _._ th- Bell - f . LO _-.'r . all and have a denionsteation. UlnOtOOIQ lie. Jona h a k 1 :gill . • x �.Ri Opposite Bank of commerc ,. agazine BARGAIN 12 copies of Wo, , All man's Magazine, 1 copy of New Idea for Quarterly, 1 cou- poi good, for 15c on the purchase of a NewIdea Pattern Cents This offer is good until December 5th " and is the Biggest Bargain in Magazines this year. Subscribe now for a year's reading. •. Thompson's - Bookstore Seaforth The Gift House .11114,14.1. is all ready Our stock was never mor oris c o m p l e t e notwithstanding. To= the shortages and delays. a Shop' Now. - Don't Wait. rcokh- Prices will. not . change but hey Come in while the picking is ek. 001 good. isit Gasoline Engine For Sale.—Six, horsepower gasoline engine, in good running order. Apply to Vi. A. Crich, Seaford'. 211'-t r Wood For •,Sale. --Standing hardwood, maple and beach, for sale. Apply it Expositor Office. Seaforth. 2711::1 Wshted.—Girl or woman, for light, general housework, family of two. High wages. Good -home. Apply by letter to Box 157, Expositor 2711x1 Fowl-Wanted.—Highest cash prices paid for fowl at the. Royal Hotel every.. Tuesday fore- noon. James; G. McMichael. Phone 6 on 247. 27b1-tf House For aSale, Four roomed frame house on Isabella Street, Seaforth, and some kitchen furniture. "Owner leaving town. Apply to D. Russell. Seaforth. 2710-tf Lost --On Street iri Seaforth, November 26th, gold locket, hair -mount inside. Initials G. B., and date of death engraved outside. Finder please leave at Expositor Office and receive reward. 2711x1 For Bale.—One bay driving horse three years old and one general purpose horse three years old. Will be sold cheap. Call at store. J. E. Hugill, Sole' Agent for Bell Pianos, Seaforth, Ont. ' 2710-2 A Iovely drop head sewing machine, been. 'used only a few months, for sale cheap. 'A guarantee with it. Call at Jonathan •Hugill's music store, sole agent' for the Bell piano, Seaforth, Ont. 2710-2 Poultry . Wanted.—The undersigned is pre- pared to pay the highest cash price for any quantity of live poultry delivered at his grocery store, Main Street, Seaforth, every Tuesday morning G. D. Haigh. 2697 -ti Bazaar. --Big sale of dolls, aprons. -caps, candy, .home-made cooking, miscellaneous Articles and hosts of other things /in the Lecture room or the Methodist Church, Sea - forth, on Saturday, December 6th, from 3 to 9 o'clock and a -big Fish Pond. We will also serve a good supper from 5. to 7 o'clock: adults 25; children 15c, given by the Philathea_ Girls of the Methodist Church. 2711-1 Presented With Cabinet of Silver.— The Stratford Beacon of Saturday says: "A pleasing event took place last evening at the Queens Hotel when a number of citizens gathered at an informal • banquet and presented Mr. Thomas Pinkney with a cabinet of silver. Mayor Stevenson- acted as chairman and made `a suitabI - ad- dress complimenting Mr. Pinkney on the up-to-date hostelry he is conduct- ing in the city. The evening was spent in a social manner' with ' .d - dresses, songs and recitations. Mr. Pinkney was married recently and his friends rook this opportunity cf express int; their kindly feeling to- wards burn." Mr. Pinkney is a 'form- er, swell known *resident of Seaforth, having conducted the Royal Hotel for a number of years; and his many Sea forth friends will extend congrat-ula titins and best wishes to himself an Mrs. Pinkney. d The Curlers.—There Was a large and enthusiastic attendance at the annual meeting of the Seaforth Curl - ling Club held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday' evening, which !indicates that the ancient game is to come into its own again, and that the coming year will again- see Seaforth occupy- ing the large place on the curling map that . it did for many years previous to the war. It was decided at the meeting that the Club held rink competitions each Wednesday even- ing, beside which there will be a three pair -of stones competition for the Stewart Cup, and the Club will also. be represented in the Ontario Tankard Series. This programme will provide a busy season for the members. The following. were the officers elected: Patron, W. D. Stewart, St. Paul; Pres- ident, J. C. Greig; Vice President, J. Beattie; Secretary -treasurer, C. A. Barber; executive Committee, W. Ament, G. A. Sills, W. E. Kerslake, C. Stewart, J. G. Mullen; 'skips, W. Ament, J. Beattie, W, E. Kerslake, O. Neil, H. Jeffrey, C. A. Barber, T. Johnston, J. C. Greig, G. A. Sills. T. Johnston., J. C. Greig,, G. A. Sills, G. Bethume. , TURNBERRY Farm' Sold.—John C. Homouth has sold his one hundred acre farm on the 10th concession, of Turnberry, to John D. McEwen, of Moncrie'f a former resident of the 1st line of Morris. The new proprietor will take possession the middle of next March. CHISELHURST Notes.—Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, of Sunshine, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell, of- Farquahar, were visitors at the ; home of Mr.' and Mrs. • R. Cole.—Mr. and Mrs. Chambers - have taken up I their residence et the store and are now settling down to their slew duties. • WINTHROP Notes.—Mr, John Pethick and Mr. Thomas Broom are drawing gravel on the north gravel road.—Mr. Cezar Broom -has returned home from Arthur where he spent a month.—Mr. Spencer Cheekley is spending a week with his cousin, Mr. Thomas Broom. CRO:MARTY Ndtes.—Mr, .Graham, of. Avonton, is at present busy making prepara- tions for opening up - a new store in Be attics' Fair The Gift House, Seaforth. Hear the Columbia ' Music. Cromarty, in the one recently occupied by Mr. David McConnell. He is hav- ing the store remodelled and intends starting business about the first of January. — Miss Bella Campbell, of Seaforth,is at present visiting friends in the neighborhood.—Miss Laura and Arthur Stewart returned from the West 'last Thursday, where they spent the most of the- etunmer.—A few' of the people of our neighborhood motor- ed to London Iast week to hear the ''doted evangelist, "Gipsy Smith," who is holding a series' of evangelistic services in London at present. VARNA • • Salt for Sale. --A arrive at Brucefield or 5th of December. once. McAsh & Son 2711-1 car load of salt will Station about the 4th Phone your orders at and Beatty Bros. Notes.—There will be a concert held on the evening of Tuesday, Deceniber 2nd, in the town. hall, Varna, under the auspices oft..John's church. The Rev. Captain McKegney will deliver a humorous lecture on Ireland with touches of the war. A good musical programme is being provided. BEECHWOOD Notes:=Miss "Clara Krauskopf has gone to London to visit her sisters.— Mr. -Louis Maloney has gone to De- teoit to spend the winter.—Mr. Frank Evans, who spent the summer in La Crosse, Wis., has returned home.— Mr. Pat , Maloney 'and sons of the fifth coricessioh, McKillop, recently delivered to Mr. Alex. Darling, of Dublin, 35 tons of baled hay. Who says the hay crop was a failure? KIRKTON A 'Miraculous Recovery.—With the shaft of a buggy driven into hia skull,' the five year old son of Mr, Fred Taylor, of Kirkton, has made a re- markable recovery at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Not only., is he, out of danger, but he recovered sufficiently to be removed from the hospital to Julian' Eltine • whose ability to wear women's clothes and- impersonate the feminine, has made him nationally famous, will ap- pear in " The Clever Ars. Carf ax " A distinct novelty in comedy. - Ladies, don't Miss seeing his won- derful gowns. Monday • Tuesday Wednesday Princess 4111111111111111111111111,11111111111111141 111111111. STRAN Picked by the screen's greatest critics as one of the best pictures of - 1919. s • Here ,is one you cer- tainly should not miss. May Allison in ` "PEGGY DOES HER DARNDEST" Better than -"In For Thirty Days" Proceeding' the feature ' 8.15 to' 8.45 ' p.m. The Man With the Funny Eyes, Ben Turpin, and others. in "SHE LOVED HIM PLENTY" A 2 reel Sennett Comedy. STRAND Mon. Tues. Wed. Adults .15c Children (under 14 years) 10e - �IIiIRIi111111111lIiltlllilllllilitllillliillilll his home. The little lad sustained the injury on the night of Sunday, October 19th, while riding on his mother's knee in an automobile driven by his father, Not , far from Birr, a horse and buggy loomed out of the dark- ness and! a collision resulted; in which the shaft - of the buggy was driven through the windshield and -entered the boy's forehead, causing terrible injuries. Te was rushed , to St. Joseph's Hospital, where an operation was performed by pr. W. J. Steven- son. For dys he lay in a- critical condition, and Fit was considered ex- tremely unlikely That he would re- cover. His recovery is looked on as little short of miraculous. E r> MANLEY (Too Late For Last Week.) Notes.—The many friends of Mr. James O'Laughlin, Mrs. William Mce Kay, and Mr. .Duffy are pleased to learn that they are recovering from their lath ilhiess.—Miss Annie Kistner is still in a precarious condition.— ,Mr. H. Beuyrman is busy making his rounds threshing clover, which is yielding good this season, according to the bulk. CREDITON Barn Burned.—The barn of Mr. - Robert Sweet, who lives in the village, was ablaze about 5:30 a. m. on Tues- day. The fire had gained stich head- way before noticed that nothing could be done to save any of the contents. Fortunately there were no animals in the building. The barn was of first- class material, and, will be a great loss to the owner. The cause of the fire is not known. Much sympathy is expressed- for Mr. Sweet, as he is one of our oldest, residente, and this is the second loss by fire he has sustained in three and a half years. Notes. — Mr. John Holzhauer, of Logan, who sold his farm, lot 30. con. 12, some time ago, and since purchased lot 25, con, 4, of the 'Same township, has moved onto the new premises and Is now connfortably settled. -e -A very pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Bridgetis church, Logan, on Monday, November 17th, when Mary Regan, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Felix, Regan, of Logan, became the happy, bride Mr. Lawrence P. Bannon, s'on of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Bannon, of Kinkora. Miss Margaret Regah acted as brides- maid, while Howard Bannon assisted the groom. After a short trip the' happy young couple will be at home to their friends on the groom's faxen near WINGHAM - An Old Resident.—Among the oldest gentlemen living in Wingham is Mr. . F, Lewis, Edward street. This old , gentleman who has resided in Wing, ' ham for the past thirty-seven years, ! celebrated his 90th birthday last week, • He teas born in Wiltshire, En5;land, in 1829 and at the age of sixteen came -to Canada with his parents and settled near London. The voyage a- cross the ocean was made in a -wooden sailing vessel which took over four weeks to make the trip. At the age of twenty-five he was married to Ann Hall, who also came- from England. Their union was blessed with nine children and they lived happily to- ; Agether until about six years ago when Mrs. Lewis was called home. Their pioneer life of hardships and happiness was spent at Dorchester where they , cleared their one hundred acre farm , with the aid of oxen. Mr. Lewid has liv- ed under the reign of four sovereigns; • Wlilliam IV, Queen Victoria, Edward ' VII and George V. He is a devoted member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church and can read without glasses. STEPHEN 'Sentenced to Kingston.—Blanchard Williams, a man of about forty years of age, of Stephen township, appeane ed beforn Judge Dickson at Goderich' on Monday, charged with committing— an outrageous offense. against his daughter, sixteen years of age. He pleaded guilty. The judge. at -some length addressed the prisoner, saying that his first intention was to give the maximum punishment of fourteen years, but upon the counsel for the prisoner describing the environment of Williams in his early life he had changed his mind somewhat. He felt that he should sentence the prisoner to a term that would allow his young- est child to grow up old enough- to protect herself before Williams would be around to" have any influence over her. He said that the Children's Aid Society were taking care of his - children under the age of sixteen years and that some prOvision would have to be made for the daughter -he had ruined for life. "The sentence will be nine years in Kingston penitentiary where you will have a chance to learn .an honest trade and repent for the awful crime which you .haye corn= mated," said the judge. Notese—Mr. and Mrs. Eli Jacques have moved from ;their farm on the boundary to the house in the village formerly occupied by Mrs. James Morrison.—Mr. .and Mrs. David G. Kennedy spent a few days, of ladt weelf with Teeswater friends.—Mrs. J.I Elgin Wellwood, of Orangeville, is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Falconen—The Sunday school of the Presbyterian church will hold a Christmas tree and entertainment in the church on Fri- day night, December 19th. Besides the usual gifts for the children there will be 'gifts put on the tree to send to St. Christopher's.Home in Toronto for distribution among poor children. Any kind of clothing but particularly children's clothing, toys, dolls, picture Ibooks, ethe, will be gladly received. These may be either new ,or second hand.—The Guild -meeting on Sunday night was led by Misses Annie Laid- . law and Cassie Purdon. On November 30th, the meeting will be in charge of members of the W. M. Society.— i Rev. R.. C. McDermid, of Goderieh, spoke in the Presbyterian church on Wednesday night last in the'interests of the Forward Movement—On De- cember 7th, Miss Ratte, matron of the Redemptive Home' in Toronto, will speak in the Presbyterian church. The women of the Missionary Society are planning to assist Miss Ratte in her work by making donatidns of clothing, either new or second hand, suitable for either girls or babies. Anything will be acceptable, as there is great need. The articles will be packed on i December 6th. 1This Year the Readir-to-Wear de- parts hold the centre of the stage for gift giving NOVEMBER 28, 1919 Special Sale of Santa Claus extends the helping hand in making this a sensible Christmas Give some -friend a Year's tion to the Designer 80c CraltiSt The regular Subscrip- tion price will be 1.75 Special Price IS If old Santa himself could come into this town and have a personal talk with you, he would, no doubt, say the identical words used below. This store' is pursuing a Christmas policy according to what the wishes of a patriotic Santa Claus would be, and all our stocks re- flect -this to the kighest degree, If your gift -giving is to be moderate in cost, if you want practical, useful gifts that will give real, sincere pleasure, then the suggestions below will appeal to you at once. Just received, a big shipment o liandkercliiiefs for Christ - Mas shoppers , Whether for women, men or children—whether of lawn, linen or silk, whether you wish to pay 8c or $2 for a handkerohief, every conc6ivable design and idea ki included. Handkerchiefs arranged in holly boxeS free Of charge. • We've Found More Gifts of Gloves - Hosiery, and Undermyslins will be made than in past seasons And. why not? Sensible, practical, useful and inexpensive. These three items are what we would call THE appropriate Christmas gifts. You'll find some splendid, values for yr a, here too. Dress Good • Specials The -v9ry latest plaid -effects in silk, wool and union weaves. $1 to $4 a yard. Beautiful rich shades in georgette crepe and crepe de chenes, $1.75 to Viiyella Flannel the favorite things fore day and night wear, will not shrAnk. -Pretty stripe patterns, $1.25 Gabardines broadcloth, serges, pop- lins and all Other fashionable weaves, all typical of the superior dries good values found here. Men are going about things differently this year. They are doing away with the surprise element and simply giving to their wife, or mother, or sister so much and so muth and telling them- to make selectioneof a new suit, coat qr dress which they have need for. Take the hint, men and women! Many Woman is Going to be sur- prised Xmas morning with new Furs Nor need these be costly. For example— Fur Scarfs $5.00 and upwards. Stoles $10.00 and upwards. Muffs $5.00 and upwards. Fur sets $11.50 and upwards. • Children's Fur Sets in Thibet, Fox and viblf, $7,50 and up- wards. Plenty of good Christmas Hosiery Especially in Satisfactory Silks Silk stockings axe being used more and more an gifts from one woman to another. First, because such a gift carries Just the right egree of intimacy. ‘Mostly because it takes a other woman to ap- reciate the fact that one never has too many p irs of silk' stockings. n White, Black and' wanted colors, at 75e 83,00. (In free hristmas boxes if desired,) J. MCTAVISH Boys Boys adies Ladies Ladies Ladies Ladies Gals Girls Misses store thing