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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1919-12-26, Page 8u 6 LE OP4i EXPOSITOR DECEMBER 26., 1919 Greetings TO OUR MANY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS:—MAY YOU ENJOY IN GOODLY MEASURE THE SPIR- IT AND GOOD CHEER OF CHRIST- MAS. MAY THE COMING YEAR BE ONE OF UNSURPASSED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS FOR YOU AND YOURS, AND MAY ALL YOUR EFFORTS BE CROWNED WITH SUCCESS. FOR YOUR PAST PATRONAGE WE THANK YOU, AND HOPE TO CONTINUE SERV- ,ING YGU won FRESH UP-TO- DATE GROCERIES, MEATS AND PROVISIONS IN: 1920. Phone 58 Dorsey and MacKinnon The Big Store on the Corner CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS More than ever are leather goods taking their place as the most useful of Christmas Gift Suggestions and never more -has our stock been so complete in every line to choose from. A FEW SUGGESTIONS: Heavy Black Walrus grained Club Bags, leather or cloth ,lined, Eng- lish sewed frraine, $10.00 to $20.00. Heavy •Fakrikoid :Club Bags, swing handles, Koo to $12.54. +Gent's Auto Gauntlets, Horsehide and' Capeskin,. $2,15 to $8.80. Men and Bo-y`a heavy mitts and gloves in. Ruck, Horsehide and Calf skin, heart' knitted lining, from 60e to $3. Large English PLUSH and WOOL Auto Rugs in fancy patterns, from $8011 to $15.00. ROBES—Saskatchewan, rubber inter- lined, from *16.00 to. $20.00. BELLS -4 bell fancy back strings, $ 3.50; Dexter strings, 20, 30, 44 bells, $2.00 to $5.50_ BLANKETS -= Heavy, fancy wool squares, $4.110 to $9.00; heavy, fancy jute lined and strapped, $4 to $6 each; M. BRODERICK Opposite Commercial Hotel XMAS WARNING • Get in your order at once and a void disappointment. Pay down a little if you like and we will hold your goods till Christmas fer you. As train service and strikes,. with scarc- ity of materials added, makes deliver- ies very uncertain. It is advisable to book orders earlier. If you can't make it convenient to call on us drop a line to -day asking for prices, and it will suprise you what we can do for you, As we can save you $25.00 on phon- ographs and $75.00 on pianos over concerns doing heavy -advertising and employing heavy salaried salesmen, which adds nothing to the quality what ever. It means something to you, Jonathan E. Hugill Opposite Bank of Commerce BARGAINS Our entire stock of Rubber Goods are offered for sale com- mencing Dec. 18th, for one month at a discount of from 10 to 1: per cent., (eery pair guaranteed) We have a nice fresh stock of Good Handkerchiefs, Neck- ties, Ribbons, Suspenders, Xmas Cards, ete., also a fresh stock of Groceries and Can- dies for Xmas. Give us a call we will use you HALL 84 -.CO. CONsTANC$ SHE HURON EXPOSITO - i 'DISTRICT MATTERS Examinations In June.: Hereafter school examinations which for years past have been held in the hot days of July, are to be held in June. The new calendar of the department of education announced last week by Hon. R. H. Grant, minister of educa- tion, fixes the dates for the various examinations which will begin on 1 June 8th, and end during the. last week of the month. 'The change will not only provide the students with more pleasant weather, but will en- able them to get the full benefit of the summer vacation. The senior. high school entrance and the senior public school graduation examitlations and the examinations for entrance into the model • schools are to begin on June 8th. The Murless Players In Goderich.— The Goderich Signal of last week makes the following reference to the play, "The Misleading Lady," pre- sented in that town on. Friday, De- cember 12th, by the Murless Players of Seaforth: "A good house saw the performance of the comedy, "The Mis- ` leading Lady," by the Murless Players in Victoria Opera House on Friday evening last. The company was clever, the ' .play amusing, if not profound, and the performance was greatly en- joyed. The leading role was taken in very capable manner by Irene Shea- han, and thou'e, the part did not give, ' full scope for the exercise of her known ability she made the best of it. Mr. R. M. Jones as "Napoleon," Mr. Reidas the hero and Mr. Israel as his rival had the most prominent roles 'among the male characters, and all did admirably. The Murless Players are prime favorites in Gode- rich, and will be welcomed again on any future appearance." Toroalto, are visiting their sisters here. —Mr. O. McCormick, of Brideburg, is spending the holidays at the home of his grandfather; Mr. C.. Eiohlbein. --.Miss Agnes Campbell, of Brantford, is visiting at her home in McKillop. --Mr. Earle. Cliff, of Bridgeburg, is spending the holidays at the home of his father, Mr. N. T. Cluff. Mrs. L. G. Kruse and son, of Galt, and Mrs. Lawson and daughter, of Auburn, spent Christmas with their mother, Mrs. W. Sclater.—Mr. Hugh ` McKay, of Toronto, is - spending the holidays at his home in Egmondville. Miss Nettie Pethick, of Toronto, is home for the holidays.—Mr. A. D. Chap- man, of Bridgeburg, is spending Christmas at the home of his par- ents.—Miss Nettie Shillinglaw, of To- ronto, is spending the Christmas holi- days at her home in Tuckersmith.— The Collegiate Institute teachers left this week 4o spend their. holidays et their various homes, Miss McPherson at Wingham, Miss Pridham, at Gode- rich Miss Hall at Toronto, Miss Tag- gart at Ottawa.—Mr. Ray McGeoch, of Toronto, is home for - the holidays. —Miss Vera Dorrance, of Ottawa, is spending the holidays at her home in McKillop.—The hockey team goes to. Goderich on Friday evening to play their first Intermediate game.—Mrs. H. J. Hodgins will be at home to her friends at her mothers, Mrs. G. E. Henderson, on Tuesday afternoon, De- cember 30th.—Following many ap- preciative requests,some of the Christmas numbers given by the choir at First Presbyterian church last Sun- day, will be repeated Sunday, Dec. 28th. A short organ recital ' will be given before each service by the organist and choir director, Mr. A. T. Craig.—Mrs. McLeod, of Lucent is spending the holiday at the home of her son, Dr H. J. Hodgins. Mr, and Mrs. W. Morrow, of Hamilton, are spending the vacation at the former's home here.—Mr. Lonney Kenny; who is employed with the Imperial Oil Company, Ottawa, and Miss Kenny, of Dublin, were visiting friends in Seaforth this week. • Christmas Entertainment. — St. Thomas' church .Sunday school held its annual Christmas entertainment on Friday evening last,- which was greatly enjoyed by those present. The tea, provided for the children. was everything that could be desired which Was followed by a very inter- esting -programme of musical selec- tions and recitations by the scholars. 'The choruses, "Good Old Summer- time," "Smarty,' and "Grandma's' Advice," .being parti ularly well ren- dered as was also t e solo by -Kiss , Merrier end the due, "The Silent Christmas Tree," by 11. Johnston and G. Thompson. The distribetion of presents from the Christmas tree was a pleasing feature, Santa Claus being in his happiest mood. The proceeds went to the' Sunday school fund. Local Briefs.—Mr. Frank Faulk- ner, of Toronto. is spending the holi- days with his 'family in town.—Miss Margaret Edge, of Toronto Univers- ity, is home for Christmas.—Messrs. Aubrey Crich and Everett Rivers, of the Toronto Dental School, are home for the holidays.—Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Welsh are spending a month at the home' of their son in , Hamilton.— Miss Beatrice Larkin, pf McGill Un- iversity. Montreal, Miss Marion Lark- in, of Toronto University, and Mr. Fred Larkin, of Toronto, are spend- ing the holidays with their :parents, Dr. and Mrs. Larkin at: the Manse.- Miss Ethel Beattie,, of Oshawa, is home for the holidays.—Miss Dorothy. Wilson, Miss Mary Edmunds and Miss Helen Dickson, of the school of Faculty, Toronto, are spending the holidays at their homes here.—Miss Hazel Winter, of the staff of the Acadarey of Music, Toronto, is home for the Christmas holidays.=,Mr. R. McKenzie, of Hamilton, is spending the holidays at the home of . his mother.—Mr. H. K. McLean, of the School of Science,' Toronto, are spend- ing the holidays, at the home of Mrs. M. Y. McLean.—Messrs. Douglas Beattie and Harry Hinchley, of the Guelph Agricultural College, are spending the holidays at their home here.—Miss `13. Ballantyne. of Water- loo, is spending' the holidays at the home of her father, Mr. William Bal- lantyne in Harpurhey.—Messrs. Clif- ford Bell, Howard Kerr, Wallace Archibald and James Gillespie, of the school of Science, Toronto, are spend- ing the holidays at their several home here.—Miss Effie Becks, of Man- itoulin Island, is a holiday visitor with Mr. and Mrs. John Beattie, Main street.—Mr. Robert Laird, of To- ronto, is spending the holidays with his' mother.—Miss Ella Elder, of Wroxeter, is spending the holidays with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Elder, John Street.—Mr. and Mrs. Horton, from the west, are spending_ Christmas with Mrs. Horton's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. James Sproat.-- Miss Gertrude Cardno, of Milverton, is spending her holidays at the par- ental home of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Cardno.—Miss Edith Scott, of .To- ronto University, is spending the va- cation here.—Miss Smith, of Ottawa, is the guest of her "sister, Mrs. W. E. Kerslake.—.Miss Florence Laidlaw, of Toronto, is spending Christmas at the home of her mother, Mrs. J. C. Laidlaw.—Miss Mabel Turnbull, ' and Miss Ella Turnbull, of Burks Falls, are home for- Christmas.—Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wilson are spending the holi- days at the bore of their daughter, Mrs. Sutherland, in Owen Sound --- Mrs. Thorp. Rivers and little son, of Brock, Sask.,-are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Rivers; North Main Street: Miss Lena Getzmeyer, of Toronto, is visiting at the home of her mother.—Mrs, R. C. Barber and baby, of Snowflake, Manitoba, are visiting at the home of her -father, Mr. John Scott, Roxboro.—The Curl- ers intend holding a smoker and euchre in the town hall on Tuesday evening next—Mr. C. Layton, f Hamilton, spent Christmas wii friends in town.—Miss Clarissa Sco of Ottawa, spent the holiday at her home here.—Miss Florence McKay, of Weston, is spending the holidays at her home in •Egmondville.—The an- nual curling game between President and Vice President takes place Christ - vias morning at ten o'clock.—Miss Emily Deem, of Toronto, is home for the holidays.—Mr. and Mrs. Padgett and two sons, 'of Toronto, are spend- ing Christmas at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Cbittenden. —Miss Hazel Thompson is spending Christmas at her home in .Listowel.-- 1 The Misses Naso of Welland and .-a Hockey Shoes. --We have just received a very special line of hockey shoes at $6 and $5.50. H. R. Scott, Seaforth. 2716-1 Special Matinee Christmas day at 8 Pam.— "Dorothy Gish" in "I'11 Get Him Yet," and the two reel Senpett comedy, "The Little Widow," at The Strand. 2716x1 Shoe•• Last—Lost on the Kippen Road, just. south of Egmondvilleon Thursday ,evening. December 18th, • a pair of men's fine shoes and rubbers. Finder please ,leave at Th. Expositor Office. 2716-1 "Wallace Reid," the clever Iiaramount Star, will appear at the Strand pext Monday, Tuesday and . Wednesday, in Alias Mike Moran." It is Big 1 It is Vital! A picture for redblooded people. See it, On the same bill -"'The Foolish Age' -a Sennett 2 -Reel CoinedY. Gasoline 10ogine 'Foe Sale.—Six horsepower gasoline engine, in good running order. Apply to W. A. Cric!`,, Seaforth. 271!-tf For Sale.—A few good second hand cutters and 8 pleasure sleighs. Apply to Turnbull & McIntosh, Seaforth. 2712-tf Furs.—Highest cash price at Dick Douse for raw fore. mink, coon, fox, muskrat, skunk and weasels. G. E. Henderson, Licensed Buyer. - 2114-tt Fowl Wanted.—Highest cash prices paid for fowl at the Royal Hotel every' Tuesday fore- noon. Jamas G. McMichael.. Phone 6 op 247. 2701-tf - Last. --On December 7th' a black collie dog with a spot of brown on head, short hair. Any person knowing whereabouts kindly leave word at C. Conaigney's repair shop. 2714-tf Hoose For Sale. Four roomed frame• house on Isabella Street, Seaforth, and somekitchen furniture. Owner leaving town. Apply to D. Russell, Seaforth. 2710-tf MAN LEY Notes.—Mrs. Martha Cawley, form- erly Martha. Buermann, underwent a serious operation hast Monday for sciatica. Dr. McKay and, Dr. Bur- rows,. of Seaforth, were the operators and it is to be hoped the operation will be a success as she has suffered severely the past five weeks. McIILLOP Hockey Shoes.—We have just received a very special line of hockey shoes at 15 and 65.50. H. R. Scott, Seaforth. 2715-1 "Wallace Reit," the 'clever Paramount Star, will appear a the Strand next Monday, Tuesday and as in "Alias Mike Moran." It is' big 1 It is vital! A picture for red-blooded people. See it. On the same bill, "The Foolish Age," a Sennett 2 reel comedy. rresentation to Reeve Govenlock.— A very pleasant affair was staged at the home of Mr. J. M. Govenlock, M. P . P . , on Tuesday evening last when the township council, the Board of Health and other officials gathered to show in a tangible way their ap- preciation of the manner in which Mr. Govenlock has carried, on the business of the township during the fourteen years he has held the office of Reeve. During the evening Mr. Govenlock was presented with a very handsome fitted club bag and an ad- dress. School Report. -The following is the report of school section No. 13, McKilldp, for December: Jr. IV— Lillian Wankel 82, Beverely Beaton 80, Annie McNay 76, Jimmie Kerr 70. Sr. III—Pearl Beaton 79, Jessie f Walton, absent. Jr. III—Peter Mc- Cowan and Willie McNay, 68, Sammy Scott 66, Graham Kerr 64, Robbie Dayman 62. Sr. II—Mary Hart 56, Clifford Hart, absent, Melvin Ritchie, absent. Jr. II—Dorene Hudson 70, Irene Wankel 68, Margaret McNay 65. Sr. 1—Arnold Lamont 57, Wilmer Howes 52. Primer—Bernice Howes absent, .Beatrice McCowan, absent.— M. McIver, Teacher. - Christmas Suggestions Any of the fallowing Goods eke suitable Christmas Gifts :,and are sure to please your friends: Stationery, Books, Fancy China, Cut Glass, , Pottery, Leather Goods, Fountain Pens, Pictures, Serving Trays, Manicure Sets, Snap Shot Albums, Diaries, Building Sets, Dolls, Teddy Bears, Booklets, Post Cards, Tags, Seals, Twine, Tissue, etc. When in doubt, give a BOOK or a Box of HIGH GRADE STATIONERY. Thompson's Bookstore ' - Seaforth .Here They .Are Dinner Sets, $23.00 to $33.00; Fancy China in sets or odd pieces from 1)c to $10.00; Casseroles—(Pyrex or Brown lining), $3.00 to :$6.00; Electric Irons (Guaranteed), $4.50; Toys, Dolls, Fancy Shades, Jap: Baskets, Trays, Table Covera, Tray clothj, Books, Boy Scout . (Special), 15c. • Aluminum ware and 1 DUBLIN A dance will be given in Dublin Opera House on Monday evening, December 24th. Reeves' Orchestra of Stratford will furnish the music. Tickets, $1.25 a couple, extra lady, 25c. Lunch free 2714-2 "Wallace Reid." the clever Paramount Star, will appear at the Strand next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday . in "Alias Mike Moran." It is big l It is vital! A picture for red-blooded people. See it. On the same "The Foolish Age," a Sennett 2 reel comedy, - Notes. --A very enthusiastic literary meeting and concert was held in the Continuation School .last Thursday evening. All recitations and dialogues were .loudly applauded by time pres- ent. Mr. Joseph Nagle gave an eloquent address along the lines of education.—Don't forget the progres- sive euchre party to he . held in the opera hall on Friday evening, De- - cember 26th.—The schools are all closed until after the Christmas holi- days.—Dennis Moulenaux, of Chi- cago, is visiting friends in Dublin for his Christmas holidays.—The ice harvest is on and quite a few are making preparations to lay in. their supply.—The painters are busy paint- ing Mr. Hill's new store.—The U. F. O. are organizing to take a hand in the ,Federal elections. The farmers —Listen • We are cleaning out all our Columbia Machines and Records, Decorations and Bells of all kinds. —COME EARLY— To Beatties' Fair have risen from a position of obscur- ity and remoteness to one of prestige and distinction.—As high as fifty cents a pound was paid for turkeys by our storekeepers last week. This doesn't look as if the high cost of living is receding any. What are the Government doing?—Mr. Griffin, of Goderich, was a visitor in our village over Sunday. --The cutting off of the several trains is making it very in- convenient for those travelling, but no doubt when fuel gets more plenti- ful the trains will resume their -former runs. 1 VARNA Notes. -- • Rev, D. Johnston, who leaves shortly to take up his new work at Luton, intends holding an auction sale of stock and household effects - on Monday afternoon next, December 29th. He is- also offering the house and lot for sale at the same time. Rev. Johnston and family will be- greatly missed in Varna. Wedding. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stewart, of this village, was the scene of a very pretty wed- ding on Wernesday, . December 3rd, when their youngest daughter, Mar- garet, was united in marriage to Mr. Nelson F. Reid, a prosperous young farmer of the Bayfield Road, Stanley. After the ceremony a splendid dinner IN :BR'UCEFIELD, ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 30th under the auspices of THE U. F. O. CLUB GENTLEMEN, 75e. LADIES, PLEASE BRING LUNCH Music by Forsythe and others. EVERYBODY WELCOME 11e1•1111 PRINCESS Mildred Harris - The girl - who married Charlie Chaplin is appearing in - `Borrowed Clothes' A six part play of wonderful appeal. MATINEES—CHRISTMAS DAY AND SATURDAY AFTERNOON Princess 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111M t STRAND CHRISTMAS. SPECIAL Dorothy Gish =in= " I'll Get Him Yet A Paramount Picture. Better than "BOOTS"—better than "PEPPY POLLY"—that's saying something, ADDED ATTRACTION "THE LITTLE WIDOW" A Paramount Sennett Comedy in two reels. You know what that means —Laughs' aplenty. Matinee—Christmas Day =- 3 p. 2n. Thursday Friday Saturday Evenings -8.15 pan. Adults', 20c; Children (under 14 years, 10c). STRAND. ''NIAluhnimilillunnimii111I1I miuulr was served to about thirty invited guests'. The happy couple ,left the same evening for a wedding trip to Lucknow and other points north. The respect in which both bride and groom are held in this community was shown by the number and value of the wedding gifts they received, We wish them every happiness. Sunday School Entertainment. --- The The. Christmas tree entertainment in connection with Varna Presbyterian church was held in the, town hall on Friday evening last and was a 'great success. The haW was crowded and the large audience thoroughly enjoy- ed the excellent programme provided. The entertainment consisted of read- ings, recitations, dialogues and some very fine boys' and girls' drills. Mr. John -Reid, of Clinton, gave an ex- cellent violin solo and Mr. William Hayter, of Stanley, gave two violin selections that were greatly appreci- ated, while the solo by Miss Pearl Strong, of Egmondville, and the duet by Mrs. Robert Jarrott and her daughter, Miss Verna, delighted all. A good deal of credit for the success of the evening is due to Mrs, Robert Jarrott, who trained the drill classes and who went to a great deal of trouble and spent a good deal of time in the preparation of the programme. CONSTANCE Notes. Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Clarke were delegates at the U. F. O. Convention held in Toronto last week. Since Mr. Clarke's return he has been laid up with blood poisoning, —Mr. Moore, of Toronto, is visiting at the hofne of his father-in-law, Mr. James Mann. Mr. Moore had brought the body of his daughter, who died in the hospital, for , burial in the Clin- ton cemetery. The sympathy of their friends go out to the parents and family in their hour of trouble.—Mr. John Scott and Mr. Thomas McMil- lan were delegates at - the U. F. O. convention held in Toronto ---What a- bout a consolidated school for this section of the country? There are four or five sections in the surround- in country which will in the near fu- ture needs new schools. Think of the advantage .f a consolidated school. It means an opportunity for a higher education at home, an opportunity for all. It will advance the children as far as the schools of BIyth or Brussels. The time has come - when the farmer must be abbe to take his' place with any class: Therefore, he mast fit himself for the same. Now is the time of preparation. Rate- payers, t ate- payers,= think this •question,'. over. CROMARTY • Notes.—Misa Lila McCullouch ar- rived home on Saturday from Toronto where she is attending the School of Faculty, to spend the Christmas holi- days with her parents.—Mrs. Henry Webber left last week for her home in 'Woodham, where her husband pur- chased the blacksmith business from 'Mr. McElroy . of that village. --Mr. Oswald Walker and Mr. Sandy Mc- Kellar were appointed delegates to attend the U. F. O. Convention held in Toronto last week..—Tharegular annual school concert was held on Friday afternoon last. Many of the parents availed themselves of the op- portunity to visit the school: The programme consisted of recitations dud readings by the pupils of the 'school. After the programme was disposed of, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree was unloaded by- Santa` Claus, each' of the children' receiving a 'gift from Sante. Parents who vis- ited the school for the afternoon, ex- pressed themselves as enjoying a rare treat.—Mrs. Neil Gillespie, of Sea - forth, is spending the Christmas holi- days with her sister, Mrs. James Scott. ' GREY Deputy Minister Dead.—The follow- ing which we take from the Edmon- ton Journal of December lith, will be read with regret by many ill - this township, Mr. Perrie being a native of Grey and a brother of Rev. Mr. Perrie, of Wingham : John Perrie, deputy minister of municipal affairs, died in St. Paul on Wednesday, advice to that effect having reached the city by wire during the latter part of the day. No information is yet to hand as to the circumstances of his death beyond the fact that he was on his way to Rochester, Minn., for consulta- tion. Mrs. Perrie had left on the morning train, hoping to meet her husband at St. Paul, but he died be- fore she reached him. It was in or- der to recuperate from longstanding ill health that Mr. Perrie went to Vancouver at the beginning of the month, having been given sick leave until the end of the year. His con- dition did not improve at the coast, and he was returning for consultation at Rochester when death overtook him.. -The deceased was one of 'the best known and most experienced officials of the provincial government, in whose service he had been since the organiza- tion of the province. He came here from Regina, where he had served on the staff of the old territorial govern- ment, and originally he was from On- tario. A family, of wife and three children, survives him, with one sis- ster still living in Ontario. No ar- rangements have yet been made for the funeral, but it is expected that the remains will be brought to Ed- monton. Mr. Perrie was recognized as one ` of the ablest municipal ex- perts in the west, and in his long re- lations with the local and govern- mental authorities of Alberta he won sources. His Iast public appearance scources. His last public appearance in an official way was at the time of the municipalities' convention last month, when he delivered a short address. On that occasion he seemed in his usual health, but shortly there- after the necessity of a rest and medical treatment became apparent, and his physician advised a holiday at the coast. "The government ser- vice has suffered a deep and serious loss," said Hon. A. G. MacKay, min- ister of the municipal affairs depart - men, in speaking of the death of his deputy. "Mr. Perrie was a more than ordinarily capable official, a man of sterling worth, and one upon - whose word absolute reliance could always be placed. I feel very keenly the loss that the government, and in particular my own department, has experienced in his death." Mr. Perrie was an active member of First Pres- byterian church and during his; resi- dence in Edmonton had taken a large interest in religious as well as public. affairs, :j!I III;; '1II1 IIIi� li {! I; ..I 11'1' III II 111! Ij I I, 111' I' 'J III� iI •i IIS 1 t:i I'I II l .,I til;{ Christmas Greeting "Merry Xmas" How we would like to say . it to you in person, but we cannot. These printed words dust take, .in many in- stanes, the place of the eel spoken greeting. stilus is the season vI, e are closest to our. fre s. for with each re- l@ranee we receive or senii -One', thoughts that forn:a Ye Me web of memories an good wishes whit* enmesh -you ane =i us a ani' :our friends and our frieride friends, until the Whole world! one in the joy of the Christmas season. With best wishes for your happiness and prosperity through the next year and all the other years of your We, again we say,; "Merry ' Christmas !" J. Mactavish Seaforth Photographs :Orders are comint in now for Christmas Photographs. Better Come in now and see our New Styled in Folders and ar- range to lave a sitting. A dozen Portraits will take care fiftr12 friends. We can please you.; ' ` o,' D. F. BUCK Ikea* , . Omt. , XMAS WARNING • Get in your order at once and a void disappointment. Pay down a little if you like and we will hold your goods till Christmas fer you. As train service and strikes,. with scarc- ity of materials added, makes deliver- ies very uncertain. It is advisable to book orders earlier. If you can't make it convenient to call on us drop a line to -day asking for prices, and it will suprise you what we can do for you, As we can save you $25.00 on phon- ographs and $75.00 on pianos over concerns doing heavy -advertising and employing heavy salaried salesmen, which adds nothing to the quality what ever. It means something to you, Jonathan E. Hugill Opposite Bank of Commerce BARGAINS Our entire stock of Rubber Goods are offered for sale com- mencing Dec. 18th, for one month at a discount of from 10 to 1: per cent., (eery pair guaranteed) We have a nice fresh stock of Good Handkerchiefs, Neck- ties, Ribbons, Suspenders, Xmas Cards, ete., also a fresh stock of Groceries and Can- dies for Xmas. Give us a call we will use you HALL 84 -.CO. CONsTANC$ SHE HURON EXPOSITO - i 'DISTRICT MATTERS Examinations In June.: Hereafter school examinations which for years past have been held in the hot days of July, are to be held in June. The new calendar of the department of education announced last week by Hon. R. H. Grant, minister of educa- tion, fixes the dates for the various examinations which will begin on 1 June 8th, and end during the. last week of the month. 'The change will not only provide the students with more pleasant weather, but will en- able them to get the full benefit of the summer vacation. The senior. high school entrance and the senior public school graduation examitlations and the examinations for entrance into the model • schools are to begin on June 8th. The Murless Players In Goderich.— The Goderich Signal of last week makes the following reference to the play, "The Misleading Lady," pre- sented in that town on. Friday, De- cember 12th, by the Murless Players of Seaforth: "A good house saw the performance of the comedy, "The Mis- ` leading Lady," by the Murless Players in Victoria Opera House on Friday evening last. The company was clever, the ' .play amusing, if not profound, and the performance was greatly en- joyed. The leading role was taken in very capable manner by Irene Shea- han, and thou'e, the part did not give, ' full scope for the exercise of her known ability she made the best of it. Mr. R. M. Jones as "Napoleon," Mr. Reidas the hero and Mr. Israel as his rival had the most prominent roles 'among the male characters, and all did admirably. The Murless Players are prime favorites in Gode- rich, and will be welcomed again on any future appearance." Toroalto, are visiting their sisters here. —Mr. O. McCormick, of Brideburg, is spending the holidays at the home of his grandfather; Mr. C.. Eiohlbein. --.Miss Agnes Campbell, of Brantford, is visiting at her home in McKillop. --Mr. Earle. Cliff, of Bridgeburg, is spending the holidays at the home of his father, Mr. N. T. Cluff. Mrs. L. G. Kruse and son, of Galt, and Mrs. Lawson and daughter, of Auburn, spent Christmas with their mother, Mrs. W. Sclater.—Mr. Hugh ` McKay, of Toronto, is - spending the holidays at his home in Egmondville. Miss Nettie Pethick, of Toronto, is home for the holidays.—Mr. A. D. Chap- man, of Bridgeburg, is spending Christmas at the home of his par- ents.—Miss Nettie Shillinglaw, of To- ronto, is spending the Christmas holi- days at her home in Tuckersmith.— The Collegiate Institute teachers left this week 4o spend their. holidays et their various homes, Miss McPherson at Wingham, Miss Pridham, at Gode- rich Miss Hall at Toronto, Miss Tag- gart at Ottawa.—Mr. Ray McGeoch, of Toronto, is home for - the holidays. —Miss Vera Dorrance, of Ottawa, is spending the holidays at her home in McKillop.—The hockey team goes to. Goderich on Friday evening to play their first Intermediate game.—Mrs. H. J. Hodgins will be at home to her friends at her mothers, Mrs. G. E. Henderson, on Tuesday afternoon, De- cember 30th.—Following many ap- preciative requests,some of the Christmas numbers given by the choir at First Presbyterian church last Sun- day, will be repeated Sunday, Dec. 28th. A short organ recital ' will be given before each service by the organist and choir director, Mr. A. T. Craig.—Mrs. McLeod, of Lucent is spending the holiday at the home of her son, Dr H. J. Hodgins. Mr, and Mrs. W. Morrow, of Hamilton, are spending the vacation at the former's home here.—Mr. Lonney Kenny; who is employed with the Imperial Oil Company, Ottawa, and Miss Kenny, of Dublin, were visiting friends in Seaforth this week. • Christmas Entertainment. — St. Thomas' church .Sunday school held its annual Christmas entertainment on Friday evening last,- which was greatly enjoyed by those present. The tea, provided for the children. was everything that could be desired which Was followed by a very inter- esting -programme of musical selec- tions and recitations by the scholars. 'The choruses, "Good Old Summer- time," "Smarty,' and "Grandma's' Advice," .being parti ularly well ren- dered as was also t e solo by -Kiss , Merrier end the due, "The Silent Christmas Tree," by 11. Johnston and G. Thompson. The distribetion of presents from the Christmas tree was a pleasing feature, Santa Claus being in his happiest mood. The proceeds went to the' Sunday school fund. Local Briefs.—Mr. Frank Faulk- ner, of Toronto. is spending the holi- days with his 'family in town.—Miss Margaret Edge, of Toronto Univers- ity, is home for Christmas.—Messrs. Aubrey Crich and Everett Rivers, of the Toronto Dental School, are home for the holidays.—Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Welsh are spending a month at the home' of their son in , Hamilton.— Miss Beatrice Larkin, pf McGill Un- iversity. Montreal, Miss Marion Lark- in, of Toronto University, and Mr. Fred Larkin, of Toronto, are spend- ing the holidays with their :parents, Dr. and Mrs. Larkin at: the Manse.- Miss Ethel Beattie,, of Oshawa, is home for the holidays.—Miss Dorothy. Wilson, Miss Mary Edmunds and Miss Helen Dickson, of the school of Faculty, Toronto, are spending the holidays at their homes here.—Miss Hazel Winter, of the staff of the Acadarey of Music, Toronto, is home for the Christmas holidays.=,Mr. R. McKenzie, of Hamilton, is spending the holidays at the home of . his mother.—Mr. H. K. McLean, of the School of Science,' Toronto, are spend- ing the holidays, at the home of Mrs. M. Y. McLean.—Messrs. Douglas Beattie and Harry Hinchley, of the Guelph Agricultural College, are spending the holidays at their home here.—Miss `13. Ballantyne. of Water- loo, is spending' the holidays at the home of her father, Mr. William Bal- lantyne in Harpurhey.—Messrs. Clif- ford Bell, Howard Kerr, Wallace Archibald and James Gillespie, of the school of Science, Toronto, are spend- ing the holidays at their several home here.—Miss Effie Becks, of Man- itoulin Island, is a holiday visitor with Mr. and Mrs. John Beattie, Main street.—Mr. Robert Laird, of To- ronto, is spending the holidays with his' mother.—Miss Ella Elder, of Wroxeter, is spending the holidays with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Elder, John Street.—Mr. and Mrs. Horton, from the west, are spending_ Christmas with Mrs. Horton's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. James Sproat.-- Miss Gertrude Cardno, of Milverton, is spending her holidays at the par- ental home of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Cardno.—Miss Edith Scott, of .To- ronto University, is spending the va- cation here.—Miss Smith, of Ottawa, is the guest of her "sister, Mrs. W. E. Kerslake.—.Miss Florence Laidlaw, of Toronto, is spending Christmas at the home of her mother, Mrs. J. C. Laidlaw.—Miss Mabel Turnbull, ' and Miss Ella Turnbull, of Burks Falls, are home for- Christmas.—Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wilson are spending the holi- days at the bore of their daughter, Mrs. Sutherland, in Owen Sound --- Mrs. Thorp. Rivers and little son, of Brock, Sask.,-are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Rivers; North Main Street: Miss Lena Getzmeyer, of Toronto, is visiting at the home of her mother.—Mrs, R. C. Barber and baby, of Snowflake, Manitoba, are visiting at the home of her -father, Mr. John Scott, Roxboro.—The Curl- ers intend holding a smoker and euchre in the town hall on Tuesday evening next—Mr. C. Layton, f Hamilton, spent Christmas wii friends in town.—Miss Clarissa Sco of Ottawa, spent the holiday at her home here.—Miss Florence McKay, of Weston, is spending the holidays at her home in •Egmondville.—The an- nual curling game between President and Vice President takes place Christ - vias morning at ten o'clock.—Miss Emily Deem, of Toronto, is home for the holidays.—Mr. and Mrs. Padgett and two sons, 'of Toronto, are spend- ing Christmas at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Cbittenden. —Miss Hazel Thompson is spending Christmas at her home in .Listowel.-- 1 The Misses Naso of Welland and .-a Hockey Shoes. --We have just received a very special line of hockey shoes at $6 and $5.50. H. R. Scott, Seaforth. 2716-1 Special Matinee Christmas day at 8 Pam.— "Dorothy Gish" in "I'11 Get Him Yet," and the two reel Senpett comedy, "The Little Widow," at The Strand. 2716x1 Shoe•• Last—Lost on the Kippen Road, just. south of Egmondvilleon Thursday ,evening. December 18th, • a pair of men's fine shoes and rubbers. Finder please ,leave at Th. Expositor Office. 2716-1 "Wallace Reid," the clever Iiaramount Star, will appear at the Strand pext Monday, Tuesday and . Wednesday, in Alias Mike Moran." It is Big 1 It is Vital! A picture for redblooded people. See it, On the same bill -"'The Foolish Age' -a Sennett 2 -Reel CoinedY. Gasoline 10ogine 'Foe Sale.—Six horsepower gasoline engine, in good running order. Apply to W. A. Cric!`,, Seaforth. 271!-tf For Sale.—A few good second hand cutters and 8 pleasure sleighs. Apply to Turnbull & McIntosh, Seaforth. 2712-tf Furs.—Highest cash price at Dick Douse for raw fore. mink, coon, fox, muskrat, skunk and weasels. G. E. Henderson, Licensed Buyer. - 2114-tt Fowl Wanted.—Highest cash prices paid for fowl at the Royal Hotel every' Tuesday fore- noon. Jamas G. McMichael.. Phone 6 op 247. 2701-tf - Last. --On December 7th' a black collie dog with a spot of brown on head, short hair. Any person knowing whereabouts kindly leave word at C. Conaigney's repair shop. 2714-tf Hoose For Sale. Four roomed frame• house on Isabella Street, Seaforth, and somekitchen furniture. Owner leaving town. Apply to D. Russell, Seaforth. 2710-tf MAN LEY Notes.—Mrs. Martha Cawley, form- erly Martha. Buermann, underwent a serious operation hast Monday for sciatica. Dr. McKay and, Dr. Bur- rows,. of Seaforth, were the operators and it is to be hoped the operation will be a success as she has suffered severely the past five weeks. McIILLOP Hockey Shoes.—We have just received a very special line of hockey shoes at 15 and 65.50. H. R. Scott, Seaforth. 2715-1 "Wallace Reit," the 'clever Paramount Star, will appear a the Strand next Monday, Tuesday and as in "Alias Mike Moran." It is' big 1 It is vital! A picture for red-blooded people. See it. On the same bill, "The Foolish Age," a Sennett 2 reel comedy. rresentation to Reeve Govenlock.— A very pleasant affair was staged at the home of Mr. J. M. Govenlock, M. P . P . , on Tuesday evening last when the township council, the Board of Health and other officials gathered to show in a tangible way their ap- preciation of the manner in which Mr. Govenlock has carried, on the business of the township during the fourteen years he has held the office of Reeve. During the evening Mr. Govenlock was presented with a very handsome fitted club bag and an ad- dress. School Report. -The following is the report of school section No. 13, McKilldp, for December: Jr. IV— Lillian Wankel 82, Beverely Beaton 80, Annie McNay 76, Jimmie Kerr 70. Sr. III—Pearl Beaton 79, Jessie f Walton, absent. Jr. III—Peter Mc- Cowan and Willie McNay, 68, Sammy Scott 66, Graham Kerr 64, Robbie Dayman 62. Sr. II—Mary Hart 56, Clifford Hart, absent, Melvin Ritchie, absent. Jr. II—Dorene Hudson 70, Irene Wankel 68, Margaret McNay 65. Sr. 1—Arnold Lamont 57, Wilmer Howes 52. Primer—Bernice Howes absent, .Beatrice McCowan, absent.— M. McIver, Teacher. - Christmas Suggestions Any of the fallowing Goods eke suitable Christmas Gifts :,and are sure to please your friends: Stationery, Books, Fancy China, Cut Glass, , Pottery, Leather Goods, Fountain Pens, Pictures, Serving Trays, Manicure Sets, Snap Shot Albums, Diaries, Building Sets, Dolls, Teddy Bears, Booklets, Post Cards, Tags, Seals, Twine, Tissue, etc. When in doubt, give a BOOK or a Box of HIGH GRADE STATIONERY. Thompson's Bookstore ' - Seaforth .Here They .Are Dinner Sets, $23.00 to $33.00; Fancy China in sets or odd pieces from 1)c to $10.00; Casseroles—(Pyrex or Brown lining), $3.00 to :$6.00; Electric Irons (Guaranteed), $4.50; Toys, Dolls, Fancy Shades, Jap: Baskets, Trays, Table Covera, Tray clothj, Books, Boy Scout . (Special), 15c. • Aluminum ware and 1 DUBLIN A dance will be given in Dublin Opera House on Monday evening, December 24th. Reeves' Orchestra of Stratford will furnish the music. Tickets, $1.25 a couple, extra lady, 25c. Lunch free 2714-2 "Wallace Reid." the clever Paramount Star, will appear at the Strand next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday . in "Alias Mike Moran." It is big l It is vital! A picture for red-blooded people. See it. On the same "The Foolish Age," a Sennett 2 reel comedy, - Notes. --A very enthusiastic literary meeting and concert was held in the Continuation School .last Thursday evening. All recitations and dialogues were .loudly applauded by time pres- ent. Mr. Joseph Nagle gave an eloquent address along the lines of education.—Don't forget the progres- sive euchre party to he . held in the opera hall on Friday evening, De- - cember 26th.—The schools are all closed until after the Christmas holi- days.—Dennis Moulenaux, of Chi- cago, is visiting friends in Dublin for his Christmas holidays.—The ice harvest is on and quite a few are making preparations to lay in. their supply.—The painters are busy paint- ing Mr. Hill's new store.—The U. F. O. are organizing to take a hand in the ,Federal elections. The farmers —Listen • We are cleaning out all our Columbia Machines and Records, Decorations and Bells of all kinds. —COME EARLY— To Beatties' Fair have risen from a position of obscur- ity and remoteness to one of prestige and distinction.—As high as fifty cents a pound was paid for turkeys by our storekeepers last week. This doesn't look as if the high cost of living is receding any. What are the Government doing?—Mr. Griffin, of Goderich, was a visitor in our village over Sunday. --The cutting off of the several trains is making it very in- convenient for those travelling, but no doubt when fuel gets more plenti- ful the trains will resume their -former runs. 1 VARNA Notes. -- • Rev, D. Johnston, who leaves shortly to take up his new work at Luton, intends holding an auction sale of stock and household effects - on Monday afternoon next, December 29th. He is- also offering the house and lot for sale at the same time. Rev. Johnston and family will be- greatly missed in Varna. Wedding. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stewart, of this village, was the scene of a very pretty wed- ding on Wernesday, . December 3rd, when their youngest daughter, Mar- garet, was united in marriage to Mr. Nelson F. Reid, a prosperous young farmer of the Bayfield Road, Stanley. After the ceremony a splendid dinner IN :BR'UCEFIELD, ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 30th under the auspices of THE U. F. O. CLUB GENTLEMEN, 75e. LADIES, PLEASE BRING LUNCH Music by Forsythe and others. EVERYBODY WELCOME 11e1•1111 PRINCESS Mildred Harris - The girl - who married Charlie Chaplin is appearing in - `Borrowed Clothes' A six part play of wonderful appeal. MATINEES—CHRISTMAS DAY AND SATURDAY AFTERNOON Princess 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111M t STRAND CHRISTMAS. SPECIAL Dorothy Gish =in= " I'll Get Him Yet A Paramount Picture. Better than "BOOTS"—better than "PEPPY POLLY"—that's saying something, ADDED ATTRACTION "THE LITTLE WIDOW" A Paramount Sennett Comedy in two reels. You know what that means —Laughs' aplenty. Matinee—Christmas Day =- 3 p. 2n. Thursday Friday Saturday Evenings -8.15 pan. Adults', 20c; Children (under 14 years, 10c). STRAND. ''NIAluhnimilillunnimii111I1I miuulr was served to about thirty invited guests'. The happy couple ,left the same evening for a wedding trip to Lucknow and other points north. The respect in which both bride and groom are held in this community was shown by the number and value of the wedding gifts they received, We wish them every happiness. Sunday School Entertainment. --- The The. Christmas tree entertainment in connection with Varna Presbyterian church was held in the, town hall on Friday evening last and was a 'great success. The haW was crowded and the large audience thoroughly enjoy- ed the excellent programme provided. The entertainment consisted of read- ings, recitations, dialogues and some very fine boys' and girls' drills. Mr. John -Reid, of Clinton, gave an ex- cellent violin solo and Mr. William Hayter, of Stanley, gave two violin selections that were greatly appreci- ated, while the solo by Miss Pearl Strong, of Egmondville, and the duet by Mrs. Robert Jarrott and her daughter, Miss Verna, delighted all. A good deal of credit for the success of the evening is due to Mrs, Robert Jarrott, who trained the drill classes and who went to a great deal of trouble and spent a good deal of time in the preparation of the programme. CONSTANCE Notes. Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Clarke were delegates at the U. F. O. Convention held in Toronto last week. Since Mr. Clarke's return he has been laid up with blood poisoning, —Mr. Moore, of Toronto, is visiting at the hofne of his father-in-law, Mr. James Mann. Mr. Moore had brought the body of his daughter, who died in the hospital, for , burial in the Clin- ton cemetery. The sympathy of their friends go out to the parents and family in their hour of trouble.—Mr. John Scott and Mr. Thomas McMil- lan were delegates at - the U. F. O. convention held in Toronto ---What a- bout a consolidated school for this section of the country? There are four or five sections in the surround- in country which will in the near fu- ture needs new schools. Think of the advantage .f a consolidated school. It means an opportunity for a higher education at home, an opportunity for all. It will advance the children as far as the schools of BIyth or Brussels. The time has come - when the farmer must be abbe to take his' place with any class: Therefore, he mast fit himself for the same. Now is the time of preparation. Rate- payers, t ate- payers,= think this •question,'. over. CROMARTY • Notes.—Misa Lila McCullouch ar- rived home on Saturday from Toronto where she is attending the School of Faculty, to spend the Christmas holi- days with her parents.—Mrs. Henry Webber left last week for her home in 'Woodham, where her husband pur- chased the blacksmith business from 'Mr. McElroy . of that village. --Mr. Oswald Walker and Mr. Sandy Mc- Kellar were appointed delegates to attend the U. F. O. Convention held in Toronto last week..—Tharegular annual school concert was held on Friday afternoon last. Many of the parents availed themselves of the op- portunity to visit the school: The programme consisted of recitations dud readings by the pupils of the 'school. After the programme was disposed of, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree was unloaded by- Santa` Claus, each' of the children' receiving a 'gift from Sante. Parents who vis- ited the school for the afternoon, ex- pressed themselves as enjoying a rare treat.—Mrs. Neil Gillespie, of Sea - forth, is spending the Christmas holi- days with her sister, Mrs. James Scott. ' GREY Deputy Minister Dead.—The follow- ing which we take from the Edmon- ton Journal of December lith, will be read with regret by many ill - this township, Mr. Perrie being a native of Grey and a brother of Rev. Mr. Perrie, of Wingham : John Perrie, deputy minister of municipal affairs, died in St. Paul on Wednesday, advice to that effect having reached the city by wire during the latter part of the day. No information is yet to hand as to the circumstances of his death beyond the fact that he was on his way to Rochester, Minn., for consulta- tion. Mrs. Perrie had left on the morning train, hoping to meet her husband at St. Paul, but he died be- fore she reached him. It was in or- der to recuperate from longstanding ill health that Mr. Perrie went to Vancouver at the beginning of the month, having been given sick leave until the end of the year. His con- dition did not improve at the coast, and he was returning for consultation at Rochester when death overtook him.. -The deceased was one of 'the best known and most experienced officials of the provincial government, in whose service he had been since the organiza- tion of the province. He came here from Regina, where he had served on the staff of the old territorial govern- ment, and originally he was from On- tario. A family, of wife and three children, survives him, with one sis- ster still living in Ontario. No ar- rangements have yet been made for the funeral, but it is expected that the remains will be brought to Ed- monton. Mr. Perrie was recognized as one ` of the ablest municipal ex- perts in the west, and in his long re- lations with the local and govern- mental authorities of Alberta he won sources. His Iast public appearance scources. His last public appearance in an official way was at the time of the municipalities' convention last month, when he delivered a short address. On that occasion he seemed in his usual health, but shortly there- after the necessity of a rest and medical treatment became apparent, and his physician advised a holiday at the coast. "The government ser- vice has suffered a deep and serious loss," said Hon. A. G. MacKay, min- ister of the municipal affairs depart - men, in speaking of the death of his deputy. "Mr. Perrie was a more than ordinarily capable official, a man of sterling worth, and one upon - whose word absolute reliance could always be placed. I feel very keenly the loss that the government, and in particular my own department, has experienced in his death." Mr. Perrie was an active member of First Pres- byterian church and during his; resi- dence in Edmonton had taken a large interest in religious as well as public. affairs, :j!I III;; '1II1 IIIi� li {! I; ..I 11'1' III II 111! Ij I I, 111' I' 'J III� iI •i IIS 1 t:i I'I II l .,I til;{ Christmas Greeting "Merry Xmas" How we would like to say . it to you in person, but we cannot. These printed words dust take, .in many in- stanes, the place of the eel spoken greeting. stilus is the season vI, e are closest to our. fre s. for with each re- l@ranee we receive or senii -One', thoughts that forn:a Ye Me web of memories an good wishes whit* enmesh -you ane =i us a ani' :our friends and our frieride friends, until the Whole world! one in the joy of the Christmas season. With best wishes for your happiness and prosperity through the next year and all the other years of your We, again we say,; "Merry ' Christmas !" J. Mactavish Seaforth