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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1920-03-12, Page 8►N EXPOSIM MARCH 12, 1920. Some of Our Specials Fresh and Salted FISH Also. .,. SAUERKRAUT BOLOGNA CANNED GOODS PORK - BEEF SAUSAGE pre., ETC. - P AND A FULL LINE OF UP-TO- DATE GROCERIES. FRESH DAIRY BUTTER ALWAYS KEPT IN STOCK Phone 58 Dorsey and MacKinnon The Big Store on the Corner. i Station ery & School Supplies c OTT'� Wallpaper It Window Shades NEW WALL PAPERS WILL LIGHTEN YOUR • HEART AND BL LIGHTEN YOUR HOME. tT IS A TONIC TO. YOUR WINTER WEARY WAYS.. COME IN AND SEE THE BEAUTIFUL SPRING STYE. SCOTT'S, Main St SEAFORTH Stratford, Ont. Winter Term from Jan. 5th. Western Ontario's largest and best Commercial School. We give thorough courses and have experienced instructors in Commercial, Shorthand, and Telegraphy departments. We assist graduates to positions. Write for our free Catalogue. It may interest you. D. A. McLACHLAN, Principal. J.E.DALY .Ieweier and Optician. Issuer Marriage Licenses 'SEAFORT B - ON `r MUSIC TURNS A HOUSE \ INTO A HOME You do not have to be a musician to have music at your abode. Our player piano puts the best music of the world at your command. We cordially invite you to come and hear and try our remarkable player pianos. You can own one for a reasonable sUm and pay that at your convenience. We also Stock player rolls and sheet .mus- ic Give us a call. • THE HURON EXPOSITOR DISTRICT MATTERS TO HORSE BREEDERS The Seaforth Horse Breeders' Club have made arrangements to have the club horse "British Hero" return to Seaforth, and 'will have a route in this neighborhood. He will be under the management of Mr. J. G. Mc- Michael and will be seen at the Spring Show to be held in Seaforth the first week in April. Bagier--Batton. - The marriage took place on Saturday, February 28th, at the Simpson Avenue Metho- dist parsonage, Toronto, of Miss Elsie Button, daughter of Mrs. A. Button, of Toronto, and formerly f Seaforth; to Mr. William Hagler. The ceremony was performed by Rev. 3. R. Patterson: After the ceremony the happy couple left for Niagara Falls, the bride travelling in a navy blue serge suit, with navy blue Georgette blouse and hat to match. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Balger will reside in Toronto. Sudden Death of Perth County Clerk.—Mr. William Davidson, the veterae county clerk of Perth, died with startling suddenness at his home in Stratford Monday night, at the age of eighty-six years. He was at his office as usual during the day and ate a hearty supper, Later, as he sat chatting, he fell over dead. Mr. Davidson waii probably the best known resident of Perth County, of which he was an ex -warden and for the past forty years county clerk. Only a year ago he retired after thirty- three years as secretary of the public school board. He was an ex -mayor of Stratford and was 'known as the -ltagrend old man." I r. John- A. •-- "moi&der of the - British Davidson, 'r°'4aY, i� a �@pzl 9 f Mortgage Loan tiU...l .. enegf the deceased, and Mr, A. er Davidson, of Seaforth, is a brother. The G. W. V. A.—The officers of the G. W. V. A. wish Once again to announce that the Club House will be open for public inspection Saturday afternoon and evening at which in ectioi, the ladies wif per'vv,. tee. Arrangements are tying made for the grand openittgo Wednesday, the 17th. Lombardo's Orchestra will furnish the music for the dancing and invitations for the same are nowbe- ing issued.- In the case of any per- son desirous of attending the opening and who has inadvertently been over- looked in the distribution of invita- tions, the Secretary, C. P. - Sills, will be pleased to issue such invitation on request Answer to invitations is imperative that all may . be placed 'satisfactorily at the card tables at 8 p.m. sharp., dancing to commence at 10:30. Application forms for sol- dier and associate membership in the Club may be had from the Secretary at any time, Eaton's Catalogues.—The T. Eaton Company, of Toronto, last week ship- ped to Mr., M:. McKellar, the local express agent, 247 sacks, containing seven tons of their spring catalogues, 'the express ,charges on the shipment being $155. These catalogues were taken to the Seaforth post office where they were stamped and distri- buted throughout the town and coun- try. The postage on the catalogues amounted to some $500 in addition to the express charges. The Eaton Com- pany found out long ago that it pays to advertise, and unless the majority of our local merchants awaken to this fact very shortly, in the near future every local paper in the coun- try will be carrying Eaton's advertis- ing in their columns. The enormous increase not only in newsprint but every other commodity that goes in- to the making of a paper, is forcing this upon newspaper owners. They have been protecting the local mer- chants at the expense of their own pockets too long. or Local Briefs.—The annual spring fair of the Seaforth Agricultural Society will be held on Thursday, April 1st, when a very attractive premium list will be offered. Mr. and Mrs. Burgess, of Mitchell, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Buck. --Miss Eleanor Thornton left on Tuesday for Palmerston, to ac- cept a position in a millinery store. 1 --Miss Jessie McGuire, of Clinton,s the guest of Miss Margaret Chittei-- den this week.—Mr. Umbach spent Sunday with his parents in Water- loo.—Miss Dorothy Wilson returned to Toronto on Wednesday. — Mr. Garnet Chapman left on Saturday for Fort William.—Miss Norma Jeffrey spent Sunday with friends in Clinton. —Mr. Russell Colbourne, of Bridge - burg, is spending a few days at the home of Mrs. S. Allen.—Mrs. Mar- garet Fowler, who has been spending the past -few months with relatives in this vicinity, left on Tuesday for Mather, Manitoba. --Miss Anna Bell is visiting with friends in Toronto: —Mrs. W. E. Chapman spent Sunday in St. Thomas.—Mr. G. C. Bell has taken the agency for the .Overland car and will now, push both the McLaughlin and Overland agencies at his garage on Man Street.—Mrs. John Sproat was card_ oto Detroit this week ow- ing to the. illness of her _son, Mr. Oscar Sproat. The postponed concert to be given by the Barbara Kirkman Young -Ladies' Auxiliar�yy will be given in the school rdom of the church on Monday evening next.- Miss Isabel Woods returned -to Lon,. don on Monday to resume her duties in St. Joseph's hospital—Mrs. E . Leatherland, who recently sold her farm on the Kippen Road to Mr. Dineen, left with her family on the house on Market etreet vacated by - Mr. Barber,—Mr. B. Johnstone that been appointed caretaker of the C. W. V. A. rooms. _Miss - Bessie Grieve, of Egmondville, left last week to resume her duties on the St. Marys Collegiate staff, the school haying been closed on account of the 8u.r- The little on of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Walper died at the home of his parents just south of Egmondv® on Monday, aged one year. funeral was held to the Zurich cern- etery on Wednesday. The sympathy of the community is extended. to W. and Mrs. Walper in their bereavement. —The rain on Thursday evening last was the first we have had since the 29th of November last. During the night, however, it again turfed cold and Friday, Saturday and Sunday were -among the coldest days of the season, the. cold being accompanied by severe storms. The weather a- gain moderated on Tuesday and dur- ing the past two days the snow 'has been disappearing rapidly. Owing to the depth of snow and the mild weather the roads in this _vicinity are almost impassable. --Mr. 1. C. Laing and Mr, J. G. Mullen were ordained as -Elders in First Presbyterian church on Sunday morning last.—Miss Me- Diarmid, of Goderich street west, is visiting with relatives in Cleveland and New York.—Mr. G. T. Turnbull shipped a car of hogs last week and also shipped several cars of cattle recently to the Toronto market for the Farmers' Club. ` Notice.—Owing to difficulties, I will be un- able to supply my ninny customers with milk after April lst. D. H. Stewart, Seaforth For Sale.—One good farrow cow for sale. Apply to R. Frost, Seaforth, Ont. 2726x1 Girl wanted at the Hick's House, Mitchell, $30 per month. 2726-4 For Sale.—A few geese, single or in pairs. John Scott, Roxboro, phone 27286. See our Special Frost Fence Sale on page 5. Henry Edge, Seaforth. 2728-tf For sale.—A number of thoroughbred White Rock Roosters for sale at Winthrop. W. J. Kinney, R. R. No. 1, Seaforth. 2725-3 House For Sale.—Seven roomed frame house on Centre Street, Seaforth, good ce11ar;• and and soft water, good garden with fruit fie, Price reasonable. Apply to William fg� fielforth1 Dnt. 2725-tf ^� Why Buys 1New est --A Luxe stream- line 1,,,� line hood will. place your Ford gar - to tn. thousand dollar class. anis seventeen dol- lars till price advances. Fite. all Ford cars previous to 1917. Write for circular. The Burrows Mfg. Co.,' Toronto, 2724-6 Egmondville Notes.= --Mr. and Mrs. W. Hays left Iast week for Kitchener, where Mr. ,Hays has secured a good 'position. They will be missed in the village as they were 'good -citizen ,. . Homes here are much sougb_t'after, the demand far exceeds t 5 supply.—Mrs. W. McMillan and daughter, Laura, are confined to their home with an attack of the flu. -We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Walper in the Heath of their youngest child, whose funeral took place on Wednesday' last. Mr. Arthur Routledge has pur- chased James Wallace's farm on the 4th concession. Arthur has got a fine farm and has started operations at once. Mr. Wallace will occupy Mr. Routldege's residence in the village. —Mr. and Mrs. Jas. 'Hudson are 'spending a few weeks with their daughter, Mrs. G. Hahkirk in Mc- Killop. Public School r Board.—The Public School Board met on Friday evening last at eight o'clock in the council chamber with the following members present: Messrs. Sutherland, Scott, McKellar, Smith and the Chairman, Mr. Rankin. After routine business the report of the Principal and teach- ers for the month of February was read, showing the average attendance in each room to be: Room I—Pupils on roll, 32; average 29, absent'through illness, 2; Room II—Pupils on roll 31, average 26, absent through illness 8; - Room III—Pupils on. roll 34, aver- age 31, absent through illness 13; Room IV—Pupils on roll 34, average 29, absent through illness 8; Room ,V --Pupils on roll 44, average 17, ab- sent frorl4 illness 9; Room VI—No. on roll 31, average 25, absent from illness 6; Kindergarten—Number on roll 21, average 11, cause of absence, illness. William Gillespie, Chief of Police, was appointed truant officer. The• assistant teachers were - granted an increase of $50 each irk salary. MAN LEY Notes.—Miss Baker from Stratford, is at present a visitor in our burg. Mr. John Murray, Jr., is at present convalescing under the parental roof. He is an employee of the Bank of Montreal and is on the staff at Ham- iltons—Mr. am- ilton: Mr. John Kistner has been en- gaged for the summer months with Mr, W. Manley. CONSTANCE Notes.—There died in Clinton on Friday, March 5th, Mrs. Petrie, in her 90th year. She had been going about in her usual health when she was taken, with a paralytic stroke, from which she never recovered. In- terment took place in the family plot in Constance cemetery.—Mr. Ernest Colclough returned west on Tuesday of this week, after spending a couple of months under the parental roof. Mr. George Clarke, of Toronto, is spending a few days at home.—Mr: Peter Lindsay has moved onto his farm which he purchased from Mr. Robert McClure.—There are a few more fresh cases of the "flu" in the neighborhood. TUCKERSM1TH Chair Seats.—Big assortment, 10, 15 and 20 cents each. New goods at the old prices. Beattie Bros., Seaforth. Hee our Special Frost Fence Sale on page 5. Send IDdge, Seaforth. 2728-tf West End Notes.—Mr. J. Terry - berry moved to Lambeth last week, leaving on Wednesday with a car load of effects. Mrs. and Miss Terry - berry left a few days later. — Miss Myrtle Crich was home from Strat- We have for sale a Gourley piano Wednesday for Auburn, where they ford Normal; the school there being used only a. short time but its owner .! will make their future home.—Mise closed for a short time on account of -the "flu"—Mr. Taylor, a mission- ary to China, is expected to deliver an addres in Turner's Church next Sunday afternoon. --Quite a number are still laid up with the 'grippe. School Report—The following Is No.the report of the school in Section o. 8, Tuckersmith, for the month of February. Sr. IV—Leonard Boyce 81, Roy Walker 79, Will Simpson 78, Will Fotheringham 65,' *Will Souter 40. Jr. IV—Carman Haugh 67, Jean Fother- ingham 60, Bessie.Broadfoot 47, Gor- don- or don- Elliott* 47. Jr. III—Wilson Mc- Cartney 63, Ina Scott 62, Mae Simp- and on leaving town offers it at $800.1 Flett, of Grimsby, is the guest of This piano to -day sells at $650, and ' Miss Mary . Habkirkr-Miss Evelyn is a rare chance to get a piano of its Greig is visiting with friends in To - quality. Also have a piano used only . ronto.--Messrs. F. C. and Thomas two years, sold by Heintzman & Co,, ' Jackson have returned from Battle like new, to go at $344, Mete use ' Creek, Michigan, where they spent a of this opportunity and secure one couple of weeks.—Mr. Neil D. Reid, of these pianos. A guarantee goes of Wiarton, has been appointed to with them. Call or write at once for ' the staff of the Seaforth Collegiate to particu%ra to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Miss Pridham, Mr. C. A. Barber Jonathan E. Hugill Is moving into the residence on Gode- rich street which he recently pur- Box 2t9. chased from Mr. W. Somerville, and Oplte Bank of Commerce Mr, E. Chamberlain is moving into Wall Papers ,Our Wail Papers this year were selected with great care, in regard to quality, style and prices. We are now showing pap- ers suitable for any room. Thom Bookstore ow •Shades: Thompson's Boo - - tSeaforth Wind and Picture Frames. Agent for New Idea Patterns. hair 'Seats 10c, 15c & 20c each New Goods at the Old Prices Beattie Bros, Phone 129. son. 58, Lyla Chapman 58... Sr. 11 A— Hazel Haugh 73, Leonard McKnight 59, Clifford Broadfoot 54, George Mun- ro 53, Fred Boyce 50, *Kathleen E iott 43. $r. II B—Erma Broadfoot , Harold Armstrong 81, Helen David- son 65, Ella Pap' 65, Wilson Broad - foot 58, Alice guard , John Father- ; ;giiam 36: *Willie Scott -84. Jr. II A --Clarence Armstron 69, Qordoni Papple 62. Those marls t" absent through sickness. Number on roll for February, 384 average attendance, 31.65.--M. Melba, Teacher. RU LLI t'T School Report. The following is the report of School Section No. 1, Hullett, for February; Jr. IV—Kath- leen Livingston, Mary Mann, Wilfrid Glazier, George Glazier, Don. Dale and Ernie Dale equal. Sr. III -- Frank Fowler, Pearl Mere. Jr. III --Walter Dale, Gordon McMichael, Willie Wright.. Sr. II--Alynn Dale, Flossie Mere, Gladys Freeman, Emma Mann, .Hazel Freeman, Bob McMichael, Myrtle Dale, Fergus Wright, Agnes Adams (absent), Reggie McMichael (absent). Jr. II -- Agnes Wright, Douglas Freeman, EImer Dale. Sr. I Harry Freeman, Wilfrid Freeman. Jr. 1—Melvin Dale, Ethel Ross, Beatrice Adams, Stewart Dale. Pr.—. James Adams, Evelyn McMichael (absent),. A. R. 'Farnham. STAFFA. Notes. -bliss Eliza Norris spent the_ week end at her borne here.— Mr. Robert Sadler is installing a large tank and gasoline pump, which -will be a great convenience to the public. --Mrd Leslie Butson returned to her home on Saturday after spending a couple of weeks in Stratford.—There was a good attendance at the Ladies' Aid meeting that was held at the home of Mrs. Jeffrey on Thursday last. —A committee of ladies of the Women's Institute intend waiting on the council via., in regard to erect- ing a, new hall -here which is much needed. We sincerely hope they may meet with success: DASHWOOD Notes.—On Tuesday of last week there -passed away the one year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Gabel after a brief illness of "flu." The re- mains were interred on Thursday in the Bronson Line Cemetery. Messrs. Schroeder and Fischer have the con- tract of hauling cream to the local factory.—The ban which was on the stephen side of our town for two weeks, has been lifted and school and church have been opened. The Hay side was at liberty all the time last year and this year as well, though but a street ' apart.—The Forward Movement of the Evangelical Associa- tion will be launched in a few weeks. —Mr. F. White, who purchased the Klumpp confectionery, has taken pos- session. BEECHWOOD Notes.—Mr. Pat McGrath, of Strat- ford, spent 'Sunday with his family here.—Mrs. John Feeny, of Stratford, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Horan.—Mr. Tom Bicknell, of Kitchener, spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Hicknell.--Mr.. August j Hicknell has gone to Kitchener hos- pital for treatment. His many friends wish hire a speedy recovery.—Mr. and Mrs, John Flynn are recovering !Wm II serious attack of flu followed by pneumah.'Ir, T. Holland, of Kitchener, is recovering from an at- tack followed by an operation for appendicitis.—The flu ban is 'few lifted and the St. Columban Literary Society will meet again on Friday • evening, March 12th. WALTON ,. JustA Word To the People of' Seaforth and Vicinity who do their own - Paper hanging EMPIRE SEMI -TRIMMED papers are cut in the process of manufacture exactly at the edge of the pattern so that the selvages may ba removed. instantly without scissors, knife 1 or straight edge, by this hew' process they are quicker and easier to hang and look like one piece on thew 1l. 'EMPIRE SEMI -TRIMMED Wall Papers are exclusive and are noted for their- Beauty, Quality and Value. Have samples brought to your home for inspection. H. H. JOHNSTONE .BOX 347 Princess Now Playing Marguerite Clark in " A Widow by Proxy " The Sweetest Girl in Widow's Weeds One of her latest plays—it tells a more - than ordinarily interesting story in a particularly happy vein, just the kind of play most people like best. - This is the Play we had originally advertised for last week. DROP IN THIS WEEK END PRINCESS - MID _ M. OIN EOM NOW SHOWING WALLACE 1 EID in " The Roaring Road " Also CHARLIE CHAPLIN in "THE FLOORWALKER" A Chaplin classic in 2 reels, and its Charlie at his best. No advance in Price E Adults 150 Children 10c $.16 p The New Strand =In the heart of the City= 6-11111111M11111111111111101111111111111111114 ; much missed in social circles around our village. Spri.ngtime Merchandise to Greet the Eye at Every Turn Store Editorial You will find this „store comfortably warm. during the coldest days. - When out shopping on a real cold day there is certainly a great degree of satisfaction in being able to shop in a comfortably warn store, with ample ventilation, We aim on the coldest days to have the store comfortably warm, so that your shopping can be done with entire satisfaction because it is very annoying to shop when one is cold or chilled and we want you to take just as long a time as you desire in making examination and inspection of the goods you in- tend to buy. - J. MACTAVISE It's Easy to Look Smart in a new Spring Coat like we are showing. Now isa good time to see the new styles. FarmSold: Mr. James Simpson' has sold his 125 acre farm on. the. llth concession of McKillop to Mr. John Boyd, the price being $9,000. Roe---Nicholson.—A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Parsonage in BIyth on Tuesday, March 2nd, 1920, by the Rev. R. J. McCormick, when Mr. Lorne T. Roe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgerton Roe, was united in marriage to Miss Anna Jane, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nicholson, all of McKillop. W'oman's Institute.—The Walton Women's Institute will hold their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Alex. Gardiner on 'Wednes- day, March 17th, at three p.m. Miss Rose Simpson will take the February . topic, "Community Library," Roll Call How Can We Help. Mrs. John Bolger will take the March topic, "Sociabil- ity of Yesterday and To -day. Roll Call—Value of Rural Life. There • will be a chapter from the new book, "Our Government." ZURICH High Priced Horses.—Mr. T. Kalb- fieisch recently sold his black Perch- eron team which he purchased two years ago from Mr, William Decker' for $450 t$ Mr. W. Gormley, under- taker of Dublin, for the same sum that he paid for them.—Mr. William Decker recently purchased a dark iron gray team from Mr. Frank Tay- lor, of Credition, for 'the snug sum of $500. This team was for Mr. W. N, Scott, of Milton, who was so well pleased with them that he wrote Mr. Decker asking him to purchase an- other grey team for him. Mr. Decker has since purchased the grey team from Mr. William Brock, for which he paid 1$615. This is the same team that Mr. Decker owned and showed at the spring fairs Iast year. They hale been shipped to Mr. Scott at Milton. BRUCEFIELD The Kelly Circle.—The regular March meeting of the Kelly Circle was held in the church parlor on March 4th with„ 22 members present, Owing to the absence of one of the leltders the devotional part of the meeting was taken by the .President, Miss Jessie Aikenhead. At our Pres- ident's suggestion a special .effort will be made during March to have every available girl and young woman in the congregation enrolled as an active member of our society, and at our April meeting on April lst, to be conducted by Miss Muriel Elcoat - and Miss Ann Foote, a social hour with lunch will be observed so that all may get acquainted and a welcome given. Notes.—Mr. John McCowan's family = driver 'took a lively jaunt to herself on Tuesday of 'last week and left :,John to walk home from one of his E. 1 neighbors. Too many oats John.--- 1 Trains have not been very regular .1 the past few days on account of the i snow filling the cuts in the road.— =I Mr. Haugh had a number of teams El unloading a car of fertilizer on Thursday last. i- Farmers are' going to try to make two blades grow in- 1 stead of one.r--Mr. Thos. Chapman le = received word recently of the death rof his neice, Anna Maude, third deu- • 'ghter of Mr. and Mrs. James Chap- = 1 'man of Winnipek, which occurred in E i that city in February. The deceased = i was of a bright and cheerful dis- - ' position and an honor graduate of r the consevatory of music. She had been in delicate health for a number =1 of years and her weakened system E '- soon gave way under an attack of E . influenza.—Master Willie Scott, who = , has been sick with pleurisy, is recov- = ering nicely.—Mr. Jack Ross, who has = , been on the Molsons Bank staff here E ' for some time, has been transferred E : to the Merlin branch, and left this E , week for that place. We wish him every success in his new position. E Jack was a good sport and will be The New Tailored Suits and - Dresses Show Springtime Smartness. Come, See, Examine and try - Them on. You will be Pleased. First Big Exhibit of the New Dress Voiles PLAIN AND FANCY MATERIALS THAT WILL MEET YOUR EVERY NEED Scores of Beautiful Spring- time and Summer- time Wash Voiles at prices that will meet with instant approval. These dress materials are shown for the first time in this to and the most of the patterns are exclusive and at this store only. Every woman will be eager to wear the Springtime fashions just as early as possible. - . So, then, here is the opportunity of choosing early in the season from patterns that are excuusive and that will not be shown b every store in this community. And the designs are correct. They are being used by the man- ufacturers of women's, misses' and children's garments for Sprit ready-to-wear clothes. So then there is a double incentive to P chase early, and fashion_ your own Spring clothes in your leisure time. -- Getting ready to 1 -ouNew Dress: You will surely want a New Corset Most every woman has come to learn that it is folly to attempt having a new dress fitted over an old corset. It is, therefore, essential that you firstpurchase a new model. corset, one that will .conform with the correct fashion tendency. The new D. & A. Brand Corsets have just been received. Com- plete size ranges in the various models. Let us emphasize that YOU take particular ca=re to purchase the model just adapted to your figure, for our corsetierre would prefer not to sell you a corset at all, rather than sell you a corset that would porve uncomfortable or one that was not properly adapted to your individual requirements. The popular prices in D. & A. Corsets ran$e from $1.00 to $5.00, RY WOMAN WILL LIKE THESE PETTICOATS AT $2.50 In the first place they are of Regal Taffeta, and suck an ;excel- lent quality, too. And then, they have those very flounced and ruffled skirts that go so well with tailored suits and dresses Indeed, we don't suppose that you'll be without one of these petticoats after you see them, but please get it early as the number is limited, J, Mactavish Seaforth ARE ' Call up t And bid The sna:ki They've 4 KEW' The Firs ing will r limbe of 1 of signifi the windi The need up tt meet Olaf Chang- perlliheli going to the day better. 1 cu['.. Its funeral nil e-x-pecctati not reach yet, The ity of tit struction the thirt cause tb Governm; cluently them pa Their frij and to 4 agreeable eminent criy do. a Franc] rep-bj' tional re which evi of theft the city with his snob a the redii on it and census govern,m lingering eminent F'arzners With ince a ties on. fleeted Meighea gin to re en top, a . case Brothel. - resign his futul he Beenl, idea photographs Now is the time to have that Family Group taken. Call in and see our display of Group Photos. We make a speciality of taking family photos. We do Picture Framing. Try us. Po F. BUCK PHOTOGRAPHER MUSIC TURNS A HOUSE \ INTO A HOME You do not have to be a musician to have music at your abode. Our player piano puts the best music of the world at your command. We cordially invite you to come and hear and try our remarkable player pianos. You can own one for a reasonable sUm and pay that at your convenience. We also Stock player rolls and sheet .mus- ic Give us a call. • THE HURON EXPOSITOR DISTRICT MATTERS TO HORSE BREEDERS The Seaforth Horse Breeders' Club have made arrangements to have the club horse "British Hero" return to Seaforth, and 'will have a route in this neighborhood. He will be under the management of Mr. J. G. Mc- Michael and will be seen at the Spring Show to be held in Seaforth the first week in April. Bagier--Batton. - The marriage took place on Saturday, February 28th, at the Simpson Avenue Metho- dist parsonage, Toronto, of Miss Elsie Button, daughter of Mrs. A. Button, of Toronto, and formerly f Seaforth; to Mr. William Hagler. The ceremony was performed by Rev. 3. R. Patterson: After the ceremony the happy couple left for Niagara Falls, the bride travelling in a navy blue serge suit, with navy blue Georgette blouse and hat to match. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Balger will reside in Toronto. Sudden Death of Perth County Clerk.—Mr. William Davidson, the veterae county clerk of Perth, died with startling suddenness at his home in Stratford Monday night, at the age of eighty-six years. He was at his office as usual during the day and ate a hearty supper, Later, as he sat chatting, he fell over dead. Mr. Davidson waii probably the best known resident of Perth County, of which he was an ex -warden and for the past forty years county clerk. Only a year ago he retired after thirty- three years as secretary of the public school board. He was an ex -mayor of Stratford and was 'known as the -ltagrend old man." I r. John- A. •-- "moi&der of the - British Davidson, 'r°'4aY, i� a �@pzl 9 f Mortgage Loan tiU...l .. enegf the deceased, and Mr, A. er Davidson, of Seaforth, is a brother. The G. W. V. A.—The officers of the G. W. V. A. wish Once again to announce that the Club House will be open for public inspection Saturday afternoon and evening at which in ectioi, the ladies wif per'vv,. tee. Arrangements are tying made for the grand openittgo Wednesday, the 17th. Lombardo's Orchestra will furnish the music for the dancing and invitations for the same are nowbe- ing issued.- In the case of any per- son desirous of attending the opening and who has inadvertently been over- looked in the distribution of invita- tions, the Secretary, C. P. - Sills, will be pleased to issue such invitation on request Answer to invitations is imperative that all may . be placed 'satisfactorily at the card tables at 8 p.m. sharp., dancing to commence at 10:30. Application forms for sol- dier and associate membership in the Club may be had from the Secretary at any time, Eaton's Catalogues.—The T. Eaton Company, of Toronto, last week ship- ped to Mr., M:. McKellar, the local express agent, 247 sacks, containing seven tons of their spring catalogues, 'the express ,charges on the shipment being $155. These catalogues were taken to the Seaforth post office where they were stamped and distri- buted throughout the town and coun- try. The postage on the catalogues amounted to some $500 in addition to the express charges. The Eaton Com- pany found out long ago that it pays to advertise, and unless the majority of our local merchants awaken to this fact very shortly, in the near future every local paper in the coun- try will be carrying Eaton's advertis- ing in their columns. The enormous increase not only in newsprint but every other commodity that goes in- to the making of a paper, is forcing this upon newspaper owners. They have been protecting the local mer- chants at the expense of their own pockets too long. or Local Briefs.—The annual spring fair of the Seaforth Agricultural Society will be held on Thursday, April 1st, when a very attractive premium list will be offered. Mr. and Mrs. Burgess, of Mitchell, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Buck. --Miss Eleanor Thornton left on Tuesday for Palmerston, to ac- cept a position in a millinery store. 1 --Miss Jessie McGuire, of Clinton,s the guest of Miss Margaret Chittei-- den this week.—Mr. Umbach spent Sunday with his parents in Water- loo.—Miss Dorothy Wilson returned to Toronto on Wednesday. — Mr. Garnet Chapman left on Saturday for Fort William.—Miss Norma Jeffrey spent Sunday with friends in Clinton. —Mr. Russell Colbourne, of Bridge - burg, is spending a few days at the home of Mrs. S. Allen.—Mrs. Mar- garet Fowler, who has been spending the past -few months with relatives in this vicinity, left on Tuesday for Mather, Manitoba. --Miss Anna Bell is visiting with friends in Toronto: —Mrs. W. E. Chapman spent Sunday in St. Thomas.—Mr. G. C. Bell has taken the agency for the .Overland car and will now, push both the McLaughlin and Overland agencies at his garage on Man Street.—Mrs. John Sproat was card_ oto Detroit this week ow- ing to the. illness of her _son, Mr. Oscar Sproat. The postponed concert to be given by the Barbara Kirkman Young -Ladies' Auxiliar�yy will be given in the school rdom of the church on Monday evening next.- Miss Isabel Woods returned -to Lon,. don on Monday to resume her duties in St. Joseph's hospital—Mrs. E . Leatherland, who recently sold her farm on the Kippen Road to Mr. Dineen, left with her family on the house on Market etreet vacated by - Mr. Barber,—Mr. B. Johnstone that been appointed caretaker of the C. W. V. A. rooms. _Miss - Bessie Grieve, of Egmondville, left last week to resume her duties on the St. Marys Collegiate staff, the school haying been closed on account of the 8u.r- The little on of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Walper died at the home of his parents just south of Egmondv® on Monday, aged one year. funeral was held to the Zurich cern- etery on Wednesday. The sympathy of the community is extended. to W. and Mrs. Walper in their bereavement. —The rain on Thursday evening last was the first we have had since the 29th of November last. During the night, however, it again turfed cold and Friday, Saturday and Sunday were -among the coldest days of the season, the. cold being accompanied by severe storms. The weather a- gain moderated on Tuesday and dur- ing the past two days the snow 'has been disappearing rapidly. Owing to the depth of snow and the mild weather the roads in this _vicinity are almost impassable. --Mr. 1. C. Laing and Mr, J. G. Mullen were ordained as -Elders in First Presbyterian church on Sunday morning last.—Miss Me- Diarmid, of Goderich street west, is visiting with relatives in Cleveland and New York.—Mr. G. T. Turnbull shipped a car of hogs last week and also shipped several cars of cattle recently to the Toronto market for the Farmers' Club. ` Notice.—Owing to difficulties, I will be un- able to supply my ninny customers with milk after April lst. D. H. Stewart, Seaforth For Sale.—One good farrow cow for sale. Apply to R. Frost, Seaforth, Ont. 2726x1 Girl wanted at the Hick's House, Mitchell, $30 per month. 2726-4 For Sale.—A few geese, single or in pairs. John Scott, Roxboro, phone 27286. See our Special Frost Fence Sale on page 5. Henry Edge, Seaforth. 2728-tf For sale.—A number of thoroughbred White Rock Roosters for sale at Winthrop. W. J. Kinney, R. R. No. 1, Seaforth. 2725-3 House For Sale.—Seven roomed frame house on Centre Street, Seaforth, good ce11ar;• and and soft water, good garden with fruit fie, Price reasonable. Apply to William fg� fielforth1 Dnt. 2725-tf ^� Why Buys 1New est --A Luxe stream- line 1,,,� line hood will. place your Ford gar - to tn. thousand dollar class. anis seventeen dol- lars till price advances. Fite. all Ford cars previous to 1917. Write for circular. The Burrows Mfg. Co.,' Toronto, 2724-6 Egmondville Notes.= --Mr. and Mrs. W. Hays left Iast week for Kitchener, where Mr. ,Hays has secured a good 'position. They will be missed in the village as they were 'good -citizen ,. . Homes here are much sougb_t'after, the demand far exceeds t 5 supply.—Mrs. W. McMillan and daughter, Laura, are confined to their home with an attack of the flu. -We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Walper in the Heath of their youngest child, whose funeral took place on Wednesday' last. Mr. Arthur Routledge has pur- chased James Wallace's farm on the 4th concession. Arthur has got a fine farm and has started operations at once. Mr. Wallace will occupy Mr. Routldege's residence in the village. —Mr. and Mrs. Jas. 'Hudson are 'spending a few weeks with their daughter, Mrs. G. Hahkirk in Mc- Killop. Public School r Board.—The Public School Board met on Friday evening last at eight o'clock in the council chamber with the following members present: Messrs. Sutherland, Scott, McKellar, Smith and the Chairman, Mr. Rankin. After routine business the report of the Principal and teach- ers for the month of February was read, showing the average attendance in each room to be: Room I—Pupils on roll, 32; average 29, absent'through illness, 2; Room II—Pupils on roll 31, average 26, absent through illness 8; - Room III—Pupils on. roll 34, aver- age 31, absent through illness 13; Room IV—Pupils on roll 34, average 29, absent through illness 8; Room ,V --Pupils on roll 44, average 17, ab- sent frorl4 illness 9; Room VI—No. on roll 31, average 25, absent from illness 6; Kindergarten—Number on roll 21, average 11, cause of absence, illness. William Gillespie, Chief of Police, was appointed truant officer. The• assistant teachers were - granted an increase of $50 each irk salary. MAN LEY Notes.—Miss Baker from Stratford, is at present a visitor in our burg. Mr. John Murray, Jr., is at present convalescing under the parental roof. He is an employee of the Bank of Montreal and is on the staff at Ham- iltons—Mr. am- ilton: Mr. John Kistner has been en- gaged for the summer months with Mr, W. Manley. CONSTANCE Notes.—There died in Clinton on Friday, March 5th, Mrs. Petrie, in her 90th year. She had been going about in her usual health when she was taken, with a paralytic stroke, from which she never recovered. In- terment took place in the family plot in Constance cemetery.—Mr. Ernest Colclough returned west on Tuesday of this week, after spending a couple of months under the parental roof. Mr. George Clarke, of Toronto, is spending a few days at home.—Mr: Peter Lindsay has moved onto his farm which he purchased from Mr. Robert McClure.—There are a few more fresh cases of the "flu" in the neighborhood. TUCKERSM1TH Chair Seats.—Big assortment, 10, 15 and 20 cents each. New goods at the old prices. Beattie Bros., Seaforth. Hee our Special Frost Fence Sale on page 5. Send IDdge, Seaforth. 2728-tf West End Notes.—Mr. J. Terry - berry moved to Lambeth last week, leaving on Wednesday with a car load of effects. Mrs. and Miss Terry - berry left a few days later. — Miss Myrtle Crich was home from Strat- We have for sale a Gourley piano Wednesday for Auburn, where they ford Normal; the school there being used only a. short time but its owner .! will make their future home.—Mise closed for a short time on account of -the "flu"—Mr. Taylor, a mission- ary to China, is expected to deliver an addres in Turner's Church next Sunday afternoon. --Quite a number are still laid up with the 'grippe. School Report—The following Is No.the report of the school in Section o. 8, Tuckersmith, for the month of February. Sr. IV—Leonard Boyce 81, Roy Walker 79, Will Simpson 78, Will Fotheringham 65,' *Will Souter 40. Jr. IV—Carman Haugh 67, Jean Fother- ingham 60, Bessie.Broadfoot 47, Gor- don- or don- Elliott* 47. Jr. III—Wilson Mc- Cartney 63, Ina Scott 62, Mae Simp- and on leaving town offers it at $800.1 Flett, of Grimsby, is the guest of This piano to -day sells at $650, and ' Miss Mary . Habkirkr-Miss Evelyn is a rare chance to get a piano of its Greig is visiting with friends in To - quality. Also have a piano used only . ronto.--Messrs. F. C. and Thomas two years, sold by Heintzman & Co,, ' Jackson have returned from Battle like new, to go at $344, Mete use ' Creek, Michigan, where they spent a of this opportunity and secure one couple of weeks.—Mr. Neil D. Reid, of these pianos. A guarantee goes of Wiarton, has been appointed to with them. Call or write at once for ' the staff of the Seaforth Collegiate to particu%ra to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Miss Pridham, Mr. C. A. Barber Jonathan E. Hugill Is moving into the residence on Gode- rich street which he recently pur- Box 2t9. chased from Mr. W. Somerville, and Oplte Bank of Commerce Mr, E. Chamberlain is moving into Wall Papers ,Our Wail Papers this year were selected with great care, in regard to quality, style and prices. We are now showing pap- ers suitable for any room. Thom Bookstore ow •Shades: Thompson's Boo - - tSeaforth Wind and Picture Frames. Agent for New Idea Patterns. hair 'Seats 10c, 15c & 20c each New Goods at the Old Prices Beattie Bros, Phone 129. son. 58, Lyla Chapman 58... Sr. 11 A— Hazel Haugh 73, Leonard McKnight 59, Clifford Broadfoot 54, George Mun- ro 53, Fred Boyce 50, *Kathleen E iott 43. $r. II B—Erma Broadfoot , Harold Armstrong 81, Helen David- son 65, Ella Pap' 65, Wilson Broad - foot 58, Alice guard , John Father- ; ;giiam 36: *Willie Scott -84. Jr. II A --Clarence Armstron 69, Qordoni Papple 62. Those marls t" absent through sickness. Number on roll for February, 384 average attendance, 31.65.--M. Melba, Teacher. RU LLI t'T School Report. The following is the report of School Section No. 1, Hullett, for February; Jr. IV—Kath- leen Livingston, Mary Mann, Wilfrid Glazier, George Glazier, Don. Dale and Ernie Dale equal. Sr. III -- Frank Fowler, Pearl Mere. Jr. III --Walter Dale, Gordon McMichael, Willie Wright.. Sr. II--Alynn Dale, Flossie Mere, Gladys Freeman, Emma Mann, .Hazel Freeman, Bob McMichael, Myrtle Dale, Fergus Wright, Agnes Adams (absent), Reggie McMichael (absent). Jr. II -- Agnes Wright, Douglas Freeman, EImer Dale. Sr. I Harry Freeman, Wilfrid Freeman. Jr. 1—Melvin Dale, Ethel Ross, Beatrice Adams, Stewart Dale. Pr.—. James Adams, Evelyn McMichael (absent),. A. R. 'Farnham. STAFFA. Notes. -bliss Eliza Norris spent the_ week end at her borne here.— Mr. Robert Sadler is installing a large tank and gasoline pump, which -will be a great convenience to the public. --Mrd Leslie Butson returned to her home on Saturday after spending a couple of weeks in Stratford.—There was a good attendance at the Ladies' Aid meeting that was held at the home of Mrs. Jeffrey on Thursday last. —A committee of ladies of the Women's Institute intend waiting on the council via., in regard to erect- ing a, new hall -here which is much needed. We sincerely hope they may meet with success: DASHWOOD Notes.—On Tuesday of last week there -passed away the one year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Gabel after a brief illness of "flu." The re- mains were interred on Thursday in the Bronson Line Cemetery. Messrs. Schroeder and Fischer have the con- tract of hauling cream to the local factory.—The ban which was on the stephen side of our town for two weeks, has been lifted and school and church have been opened. The Hay side was at liberty all the time last year and this year as well, though but a street ' apart.—The Forward Movement of the Evangelical Associa- tion will be launched in a few weeks. —Mr. F. White, who purchased the Klumpp confectionery, has taken pos- session. BEECHWOOD Notes.—Mr. Pat McGrath, of Strat- ford, spent 'Sunday with his family here.—Mrs. John Feeny, of Stratford, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Horan.—Mr. Tom Bicknell, of Kitchener, spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Hicknell.--Mr.. August j Hicknell has gone to Kitchener hos- pital for treatment. His many friends wish hire a speedy recovery.—Mr. and Mrs, John Flynn are recovering !Wm II serious attack of flu followed by pneumah.'Ir, T. Holland, of Kitchener, is recovering from an at- tack followed by an operation for appendicitis.—The flu ban is 'few lifted and the St. Columban Literary Society will meet again on Friday • evening, March 12th. WALTON ,. JustA Word To the People of' Seaforth and Vicinity who do their own - Paper hanging EMPIRE SEMI -TRIMMED papers are cut in the process of manufacture exactly at the edge of the pattern so that the selvages may ba removed. instantly without scissors, knife 1 or straight edge, by this hew' process they are quicker and easier to hang and look like one piece on thew 1l. 'EMPIRE SEMI -TRIMMED Wall Papers are exclusive and are noted for their- Beauty, Quality and Value. Have samples brought to your home for inspection. H. H. JOHNSTONE .BOX 347 Princess Now Playing Marguerite Clark in " A Widow by Proxy " The Sweetest Girl in Widow's Weeds One of her latest plays—it tells a more - than ordinarily interesting story in a particularly happy vein, just the kind of play most people like best. - This is the Play we had originally advertised for last week. DROP IN THIS WEEK END PRINCESS - MID _ M. OIN EOM NOW SHOWING WALLACE 1 EID in " The Roaring Road " Also CHARLIE CHAPLIN in "THE FLOORWALKER" A Chaplin classic in 2 reels, and its Charlie at his best. No advance in Price E Adults 150 Children 10c $.16 p The New Strand =In the heart of the City= 6-11111111M11111111111111101111111111111111114 ; much missed in social circles around our village. Spri.ngtime Merchandise to Greet the Eye at Every Turn Store Editorial You will find this „store comfortably warm. during the coldest days. - When out shopping on a real cold day there is certainly a great degree of satisfaction in being able to shop in a comfortably warn store, with ample ventilation, We aim on the coldest days to have the store comfortably warm, so that your shopping can be done with entire satisfaction because it is very annoying to shop when one is cold or chilled and we want you to take just as long a time as you desire in making examination and inspection of the goods you in- tend to buy. - J. MACTAVISE It's Easy to Look Smart in a new Spring Coat like we are showing. Now isa good time to see the new styles. FarmSold: Mr. James Simpson' has sold his 125 acre farm on. the. llth concession of McKillop to Mr. John Boyd, the price being $9,000. Roe---Nicholson.—A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Parsonage in BIyth on Tuesday, March 2nd, 1920, by the Rev. R. J. McCormick, when Mr. Lorne T. Roe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgerton Roe, was united in marriage to Miss Anna Jane, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nicholson, all of McKillop. W'oman's Institute.—The Walton Women's Institute will hold their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Alex. Gardiner on 'Wednes- day, March 17th, at three p.m. Miss Rose Simpson will take the February . topic, "Community Library," Roll Call How Can We Help. Mrs. John Bolger will take the March topic, "Sociabil- ity of Yesterday and To -day. Roll Call—Value of Rural Life. There • will be a chapter from the new book, "Our Government." ZURICH High Priced Horses.—Mr. T. Kalb- fieisch recently sold his black Perch- eron team which he purchased two years ago from Mr, William Decker' for $450 t$ Mr. W. Gormley, under- taker of Dublin, for the same sum that he paid for them.—Mr. William Decker recently purchased a dark iron gray team from Mr. Frank Tay- lor, of Credition, for 'the snug sum of $500. This team was for Mr. W. N, Scott, of Milton, who was so well pleased with them that he wrote Mr. Decker asking him to purchase an- other grey team for him. Mr. Decker has since purchased the grey team from Mr. William Brock, for which he paid 1$615. This is the same team that Mr. Decker owned and showed at the spring fairs Iast year. They hale been shipped to Mr. Scott at Milton. BRUCEFIELD The Kelly Circle.—The regular March meeting of the Kelly Circle was held in the church parlor on March 4th with„ 22 members present, Owing to the absence of one of the leltders the devotional part of the meeting was taken by the .President, Miss Jessie Aikenhead. At our Pres- ident's suggestion a special .effort will be made during March to have every available girl and young woman in the congregation enrolled as an active member of our society, and at our April meeting on April lst, to be conducted by Miss Muriel Elcoat - and Miss Ann Foote, a social hour with lunch will be observed so that all may get acquainted and a welcome given. Notes.—Mr. John McCowan's family = driver 'took a lively jaunt to herself on Tuesday of 'last week and left :,John to walk home from one of his E. 1 neighbors. Too many oats John.--- 1 Trains have not been very regular .1 the past few days on account of the i snow filling the cuts in the road.— =I Mr. Haugh had a number of teams El unloading a car of fertilizer on Thursday last. i- Farmers are' going to try to make two blades grow in- 1 stead of one.r--Mr. Thos. Chapman le = received word recently of the death rof his neice, Anna Maude, third deu- • 'ghter of Mr. and Mrs. James Chap- = 1 'man of Winnipek, which occurred in E i that city in February. The deceased = i was of a bright and cheerful dis- - ' position and an honor graduate of r the consevatory of music. She had been in delicate health for a number =1 of years and her weakened system E '- soon gave way under an attack of E . influenza.—Master Willie Scott, who = , has been sick with pleurisy, is recov- = ering nicely.—Mr. Jack Ross, who has = , been on the Molsons Bank staff here E ' for some time, has been transferred E : to the Merlin branch, and left this E , week for that place. We wish him every success in his new position. E Jack was a good sport and will be The New Tailored Suits and - Dresses Show Springtime Smartness. Come, See, Examine and try - Them on. You will be Pleased. First Big Exhibit of the New Dress Voiles PLAIN AND FANCY MATERIALS THAT WILL MEET YOUR EVERY NEED Scores of Beautiful Spring- time and Summer- time Wash Voiles at prices that will meet with instant approval. These dress materials are shown for the first time in this to and the most of the patterns are exclusive and at this store only. Every woman will be eager to wear the Springtime fashions just as early as possible. - . So, then, here is the opportunity of choosing early in the season from patterns that are excuusive and that will not be shown b every store in this community. And the designs are correct. They are being used by the man- ufacturers of women's, misses' and children's garments for Sprit ready-to-wear clothes. So then there is a double incentive to P chase early, and fashion_ your own Spring clothes in your leisure time. -- Getting ready to 1 -ouNew Dress: You will surely want a New Corset Most every woman has come to learn that it is folly to attempt having a new dress fitted over an old corset. It is, therefore, essential that you firstpurchase a new model. corset, one that will .conform with the correct fashion tendency. The new D. & A. Brand Corsets have just been received. Com- plete size ranges in the various models. Let us emphasize that YOU take particular ca=re to purchase the model just adapted to your figure, for our corsetierre would prefer not to sell you a corset at all, rather than sell you a corset that would porve uncomfortable or one that was not properly adapted to your individual requirements. The popular prices in D. & A. Corsets ran$e from $1.00 to $5.00, RY WOMAN WILL LIKE THESE PETTICOATS AT $2.50 In the first place they are of Regal Taffeta, and suck an ;excel- lent quality, too. And then, they have those very flounced and ruffled skirts that go so well with tailored suits and dresses Indeed, we don't suppose that you'll be without one of these petticoats after you see them, but please get it early as the number is limited, J, Mactavish Seaforth ARE ' Call up t And bid The sna:ki They've 4 KEW' The Firs ing will r limbe of 1 of signifi the windi The need up tt meet Olaf Chang- perlliheli going to the day better. 1 cu['.. Its funeral nil e-x-pecctati not reach yet, The ity of tit struction the thirt cause tb Governm; cluently them pa Their frij and to 4 agreeable eminent criy do. a Franc] rep-bj' tional re which evi of theft the city with his snob a the redii on it and census govern,m lingering eminent F'arzners With ince a ties on. fleeted Meighea gin to re en top, a . case Brothel. - resign his futul he Beenl, idea