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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1924-12-12, Page 1'r • IPITTINIUGHTH YEAR WHOLE NUMBER 2974 .111111.11.111.11111.11111111.. SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, MICEMBER 12, 1924 THE COUNTY COUNCIL The December session of the Huron County Council opened at the Court House, Goderich, on Tuesday after- noon of last week, with the Warden, Mr. A, E. Erwin, of Bayfield, in the chair. The roll call showed all the members present. The Warden addressed the Council with reference to the work of the seseion. He said he was pleased to see so many of the members present. Since the last meeting, we as a coun- ty, had enjoyed a bountiful harvest. He said he had visited the House, of Refuge and Children's Shelter and found everything in good-, ;order and gave praise to those having these ins- titutions- under control. The Warden clotted his remarks by appealing for a careful attention to the work of the different session, and the hope that this,session would be a profitable and pleasant one. The following correspondence was then read by the Clerk and was re- ferred to the several Standing Com- mitteea of Councilt_ _ From the Highways' Department, with reference to the Warden's Con- ference and asking Warden Erwin to be present and read a paper on Road Signs. -Filed. Application of H. Corey, for dam- ages for a horse falling on an em- bankment. -Sent to Road and Bridge Committee. A claim of E. Phillips, Auburn, for damages, re accident. -Sent to Good Roads Commission. From John Lennox, -re accident on road between Auburn and Goderich. -Sent to Good Roads Commission. From the Board of Education, Lon- don, inclosing four accounts amount- ing to $860.53, for attendance of six pupils from Huron in 1922 -23. -Re- ferred to Education Committee. • From the Education Department, re grants to High Schools and Col- legiate Institutes in the County, as follows: Wingham Exeter Seaforth Clinton Goderich Quick-Intelligen.t-Courteous-Cheerful The last few days of Christmas shopping finds us doub- ly prepared to meet your wants. We have increased our staff to enable us to handle the last day's crowds. And what is even more important, we have the right Christ- mas goods at the right prices. If you have delayed your shoppiry, don't worry; come here, we will take care of your every want with merchan- dise you can give with pride and confidence. ForMen Mufflers 76e to $3.00 Neckties 25c to $1.25 Hosiery 25c to $1.25 Handkerchiefs .. 10c to 50e Braces 25e to 175e Arm Bands 15c to 50c Fancy Garters, 25e to 60c Umbrellas Boys' Overcoats $1.50 to $3.50 $7.00 to $13.50 Men's Overcoats ....$15.00 to $35.00 Boys' Shirts .........75e to $1.25 Men's Shirts $1.50 to $3.50 Boys Men's Silk Shirts Sweaters Sweater Coats: . Smoking Jackets Lounging Robes Caps Toques -$4.50 to $5.01- $140 to $5.00 ....11.95 to 18-.110 15.00 to $8.00 ..$10.00 to $12.00 75c to $2.50 50e to 65c Gloves 50c to $2.50 Mackinaw Coats Hata Mitts ....15.00 to $12.00 $2.50 to $7.50 50e to $2.00 59c to $1.00 25c to $1.26 Boys' Stockings Belts For Women and Girls Hosiery, Silk, Cashmere, Fine Wool , 74c to $2.75 Crib Blankets 85c to $1.25 Child's Knit Overall Suits $4.00 to $4.50 Child's Bonnets, Shawls, Scarfs, etc. 75c to $2.50 Ladies' Sweaters, Wool, Brushed Wool, Silk....$3.50 to $10 Child's Sweaters Girls' Toques and Skating Caps $1.19 to $3.50 75c to $1.50 Ladies' Blouses -Silk, Crepe, Broadcloth, Voile ..$1.50 to $12.00 Dress Ends, Waist Ends, .Special dis- play of Silks, Crepes, Velvets, Silk Knits, Imported Dress Goods, Ladies' Dresses, Flannel, Silk, Crepe, Serge, Charmeuse, Tricotine, etc., at $5.50 to $35.00 Linen and Bath Guest Towels, pair $1.25 to $4.00 Towels and Wash Cloth Sets $1.00 to $2.50 Centres, Trays, Etc Silk Underwear Silk Scarfs Girls' Fancy Flannelt Serge, Crepe .....?;44$.00 to $7.00 Ladies' Parsols, fancy handles -"VAIN to $4.50. 50c to $3.00 25c to $6.50 Gloves Purses Kimonas $2.25 to $8.00 $1,533.17, 1,399.05 1,574.50 1,491.50 _1,338.00 used. Mr. Sanders enquired If the usual percentages were paid, for calcium chloride as well as oil. He was informed that the same conditions obtained. Some discussion took place as to the respective merits of oil and cal- cium chloride, the opinion Prevailing that it depended largely on the nature and condition of the road and both depended much on how, when and where applied. The report presented by the Spe- cial Committee, appointed at the June session to enquire into the matter complained of by Mr. James Hays as to oiling Egmondville streets, re- ported. The Council moved into Committee of the whole, with Mr. Armstrong in the chair. The report was adopted. Moved by Messrs. McQuaid. band McCuttheon that the boundary road between McKillop and Grey, from County Road No. 12, easterly 64 miles to McKillep an4. Logan, be designated as a County Road. -Sent to Good Roads Comittission. Movedby Messrs. Klopp and Neeb that County Road, Township Road Commissioners and County Constables be instructed to enforce the Heavy Traffic Motor Laws more strictly as to the capacity of loads during the fall, winter and spring months. The road leading through Stephen, Hay, Stanley and Goderic.h townships are abused by the heavy loaded log trucks using thesekroads.-Carried. On motion of Messrs. McKibbon and Beattie the Council adjourned to at- tend the funeral of Mrs. Knight, wife of ex -county councillor Martin Knight. Mrs. Abraham, of Portland, Ore- gon, appeared before the council with reference to a claim against-- Mrs. Thomas McKay,- an innulite, of the ' House of Refuge for tare, itttendance and travelling expenses if several trips from Portland. Dr. Milne, on behalf tithe House o"f Refuge Committee, gam' e a very full explanation of the matter and ad- vised caution in the case. Mr. Buchanan, Chairmen of the House of Refuge Committee, also ad- vised against taking any hasty steps toward granting the claim. County Councillor Geiger went fully into the matter of Mrs. McKay's be- ing placed in the House of Refuge. Messrs. Sanders,Armstrong, Buch- anan,11; J. A. lcEwen, Munnings, Robetson, Hanley and Neeb. also spoke to the question. Moved by Messrs. H. J. A. McEwen and Middleton, that the. matter of the claims IA Mrs.. Abraham on moneys - in - possmktoA Lof.:AezCountyAA' Oust,. for. Mrs. -McitaY- be refete a committee of the whole, and we ask Mr. Petty, of Hensall, the Inspector and our Solicitor to appear before the Council to -morrow. County Treasurer Lane gave an ac- count of the finances of the county, in- cluding -the sinking fund. Mr. S. B. Stothers, Agricultural Re- presentative for the county, was pres- ent and was asked to address the council. Mr. Hinneburg brought up the mat- ter Of a woman of weak mind of that village who had been refused at the House of Refuge. Mr. Hinneburg sought information in the matter. It was pointed out to Mr. Henne- burg that apparently the village of Wroxeter would have to apply for admittance to the asylum. Mr. Hanley brought up the matter as to awned the gravel on the lake beach. It was pointed out that the general practise was to pay for right of way to secure the gravel and in some cases pay for the gravel, but not the right of way. Mr. Neeb gave the opinion that the party owaing the property abut- ting the lake owned the gravel. On motion of Messrs. Hinneburg and Geiger the council adjourned to meet on Thursday morning. Total $7,336.22 Filed. From A. A. Graham, Gorrie, re accident in road near Clifford. -Re- ferred to Good Roads Commission. Notices of claim by John Hey,. of Hay, of accident on Highway, sent in by Gladman & Stanbury, of Exeter. Referred to Geed -Rends Commis- sion. • Account of. Mrs. Griffin for salary, rent, fuel and light for 1924, amount- ing -to $610.38.---4Sent - to' Eltecutive Committee. From George Irwin, of Dungannon, claiming damages for an accident on county road north of Nile. -Referred to Good Roads Commission. Renewal of application for damages by P. Moran, of Lucknow, who made application for the same in January. -Referred to Good Roads Commis- sion. Communication and account from the Police Magistrate's office re an account for juvenile court expenses. -Sent to Finance Committee. The Warden announced that he had attended the Warden's Conference and asked if it was the will of the council that a report be given. The council expiessed a wish to hear a report of the proceedings and this was given by the Clerk, whose report was rather lengthy. Mr. Inglis moved, seconded by Mr. Armstrong, an expression of -apprecia- tion of the action of the Warden and Clerk in attending the conference and that their expenses be paid. Moved by Messrs. Hanley and Hayes that the money returned to the County Treasurer obtained from the sale of some old lumber from the Bannockburn bridge, be returned to the Treasurer of Stanley Township. - Sent to Good Roads Commission. Moved by Messzs. Middleton and McGibbon that a supplementary grant of $1,494.74 be given to the town of Clinton for improving Victoria street. -Sent to Good Roads Commission. On motion of Messrs. Inglis and Munnings, the Council adjourned to meet on Wednesday morning. 25c to $'1.50 $125 to $4.00 $1.75 to $4.00 Bridge Table Sets and Lunch Cloths $2.25 Handkerchiefs 5c to $8.75 to $1.75 Only 2 Weeks Then Xmas. Handkerchiefs in boxes ..50c to $1.75 Leather Goods Novelties ..50c to $3.50 Philippine Embroidered Nighties $3.50 to $4.75 Bar Pins, Beads, etc....15c to $3.50 Rubber Bibs and Aprons ..15c to $1.25 Gifts for the ,babies....15c to $3.50 Blankets, Wool and Flannelette $2.50 to $10.50 Comforters $2.95 to $23.00 $5.00 to $10.00 Auto Rugs Table Cloths and Napkin Sets $12.00 to $25 Table Cloths and Napkins, separate. .$3.95 to $15 Night Gowns, flannelette, cotton $1.00 to $3 .00 .00 .50 Novelty Xmas Gifts Ash Trays, Golf Scores, Shopping List, "Lest I Forget Book," Bridge Set, Bridge Scores, Card Table Xumbers, Beads, Bracelets, Bar Pins, Vanity Cases, Purses, Rat- tles, Gloves, Scarfs, Silk Underwear, Patent Coat Hangers, Needle CaSeq, Stewart ros Wednesday. A request from the Secretary of the Children's Shelter for an addition- al grant of $700 to help the Shelter this year was sent to Executive Com- mittee. Application of Clifford Continuation School for County grant. -Sent to Ed- ucation Committee. Mr. G. M. Elliott addressed the Council giving an account of his work as County Superintendent of the Children's Aid Society and the work of the juvenile court of which he is probation officer. The Warden expressed his appreci- ation of Mr. Elliott's work and his full report to the Council. The Warden then asked ex -Warden W. R. Elliott, who was Warden during the year the Shelter was initiated, to address the council. Mr. Elliott expressed his pleasure at meeting the council again and re- viewed his work in connection with the institution and his interest in the same ever since. The Clerk then presented a report of the Mother's Allowance covering the work of the local branch and the Central Commission and many figures relating to the Act. This report was very fully discuss- ed and questions asked. The report was ordered printed in the minutes. Under the head of Enquiries, Mr. Geiger asked whether street oiling had been done as per motion of cont - d.'. Mr. McQeaid, member of the Good Roads Commission, said that in many villaget calcium chloride had been ..00111111112s_____41. Young or old we owe much to our home, and to beautify it we suggest: - Mantel Clock $8.00 up • Consol Set .. $3.00 up Silver Service ......$12.00 up • Serving Tray $3.00 up China Tea Set $7.50 up 97 -piece Dinner Set $25:00 up 1847 Rogers Knives• - and forks-.., $8.50 up Sugar and Cream Silver ...... $4.00 up Bzzantee Bowls $2.00 up Cut Glass Sherbets, $5 3 Cut Ghiss Bowls$2.50 up Salad Bowls $1.25 up Crown Derby China, Genuine $1.50 up These are merely sugges- tions from the finest stock of Christmas Gifts ever assem- bled in Seaforth. You will find your Christmas shop- ping a profitable and pleasant matter when you visit this store. We have special rooms if you wish to make your pur- chases privately. You will be pleased with the new de- partments of Fancy China and Art Goods. Truly this is he Store of a Thousand Gifts Fred S. Savauge Jeweler & Optometrist SEAFORTH, ONTARIO. Phone 194. Residence 10. Open Evenings. Joe and Clavor Eckart, accompanied Pily Miss Monica and Lucy Eckart and Miss Kate Kenny, from Detroit, called )n friends here last Sunday. -Mr. Peter McLaughlin and Frank Evans were in Stratford this week. -Mr. C. Eckart spent a day with his brother, Fred, last week. --Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eckart were in Stratford last Thurs- day attending the funeral of Mrs. Harkens. DUBLIN Notes. ---Miss Jean McConnell, of Drysdale, was home for the week end. --At a meeting of the C. W. L. the ladies decided to have a publie social evening on the night of the 26th inst. -Miss Theresa Judge is convalescing at tbe home of her parents in the village, following an operation for appendicitis in the Seaforth HoepitaL -Mr. Thomas Murphy is home from Toronto. At present he is visiting his mother in the village. He will remain until New Years. -Mr Jerry Stapleton is not improving in health. His many friends in this locality are hoping for renewed health for him. - Sleighing has gone; however, the farmers made good use of it for a whole week while it lasted. -The farm of the late John J. Roache, 5th Con- cession of Hibbert, will be offered for sale on the 15th inst. on the same day as the chattels are auctioned on the farm. Mr. Thomas Murphy is the executor of the estate. Literary Society. -The teachers and students of the Continuation School, Dublin, met on the afternoon of Wed- nesday. December 3rd, to elect of- ficers for the Literary Society. The follOwing were elected: Honorary President, Rev. Father White; Presi- dent, Gertrude Stapleton; Vice -Presi- dent, Thomas McQuaid; Treasurer and Corresponding Secretary, Eliza- beth Murray; Recording Secretary, Marie Britton; Editor of School Paper, Mary Hastings; Assistant Edi- tor, Wilfrid Murray; Committee of Entertainers, Dan Williams, Michael Darling, Alice O'Reilly, Luella Wat- ters. *--- 'church on Sunday evening. Mr. Frank Hogg presided throughout the meeting. The topic, "What Jesus. Said About Forgiveness," was taken by Scott Ferguson. Miss Mae Camp- bell read an article on the "Benefits of Forgiveness." Mr. James Hogg, Miss - Helen McKercher, Miss Tillie Storey gave readings on the subject. Prayer was offered by Rev. J. A. Ferguson. Thursday. Mr. Robertson brought up the mat- ter of an accident which occurred in the township of Colborne on the County Road. The question involved was as to the responsibility for stock running at large on county designated roads. It was pointed out that a township by-law forbidding stock on township roads did not affect the running at large of stock on a county designated road. Mr. Robertson said his object in bringing the matter to the notice of the council was to secure uniformity in the county. It was decided to refer the matter to the County Solicitor on motion of Messrs. McEwen and Neeb, the solici- tor to report at -the January session. The Good Roads Commission pre- sented part of their report which as taken up in committee with Mr. Beat- tie in the chair. The report was a- dopted. Moved by Messrs. Neeb and San- ders that the Warden and Clerk hav- ing attended the Warden's Conference at Toronto recently, he paid their ex- penses, $85.00. Moved by Messrs. Grieve and Hayes that the Mnther's Allowance Board of the County be paid $120 for their ser- vices, to be divided as follows; Chair- man, $45; Secretary, $80, and three members each, $15. -Referred to Ex- ecutiee Committee. Moved by Messrs. Baeker and Milne that a grant of $1,275.60 be made to Brussels under Section 7 of the High- ways, Att., and $2,205.50 to Blyth un- der the SEIM Act. -Sent to Good Roads Commission - (continued on page 2) BEECHWOOD Notes. -Mr. and Mrs. Leo Holland returned on Tuesday evening from their honeymoon. Mr. George E. Hol- land has bought the residence of Mr. Sam Murray, of Dublin. He gets possession in May. -Mr. Wm. Hopper, of Seaforth, has finished drilling a well for Patrick Maloney. -Mr. Louis McGrath has had Owen Hart last Moffat, M. McDonald, Mrs. George week finishing up his drinving shed. Baird; Messenger Secretary, Miss service was conducted by -Rev. Mr. -Mr. James Nolan is able to be out Beth Forrest; Library Secretary, Durrant, of Varna, assisted by the again after being laid up with lum- Miss M. E. Swan; Lookout Commit- Rev. Mr. Lundy, pastor of St. An- bago.-Mr. Joseph Horan has been tee. Flora Smith, Helen Tough, Oda drew's church, Kippen. The remains engaged as janitor of the Beechwood McBeth, Mrs. Tom Campbell, Mrs. were plaaildibetharreersst winerBea:yfiemildincieammetery school for the winter months. Greg. McGregor; Organists, Miss A The Jar- Rattenbury and Miss Jean Murdoch; rott, John C. Cochrane, James Love, Press Secretary, A. Beattie. John Craig, Andrew McGregor and BAYFIELD See our selection of ChristmagiftNotes.-Mr. Jack Beattie, Miss John Scott. Those attending the fun- s s, tf,ys, boolcs, dolls, china, glass, scarfs, ties, sweaters, Florence and Mr. R. Kerslake, of eral from a distance were: John Par - choice candy in fancy boxes. We are agents Seaforth, called on Mr. A. T. Scott sons, of Winnipeg; Mr. and Mrs. for "Smiles" and "Chuckle' You ran choose useful gifts here at reasonable Price.• on Sunday. --Nurse Miss F. McKenzie, David Ryckman, of Palmerston; Mr. F. A. Edwards. 29774-1 of Byron Sanatorium, London, spent I and Mrs. Archie Hodgins, of Ilderton, Breezes. -Miss Addie Archmann, the week end at her home here. -Mr. and Mr. Fred Parsons, of London, who has been visiting her father, has and Mrs. W. E. Wright, of Seaforth, Notes. -Mrs. Thomas Johns and gone to Wingham.-Mr. and Mrs. called on Brucefield friends on Sun- daughter, of our village, were in Samuel Lawrason have moved to day. -Mrs. George Swan is visiting London during the past week. -The Forest. -Mrs. Alfred 'Erwin has rt her father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. few fine days of sleighing were soon turned from a visit to Toronto. -Miss Charlie Wilson, of Toronto. - Miss ended and bare ground is to be seen Annie Beatty, who for a number of Dyer, of Toronto, who has been visit- again -Bean threshing is about fin - years was in the largest store in i in Mrs Nei sbitt has returned home. shed for another season and some Brandon, was visiting her sister, Mrs. A. Erwin last week. -A box social for the benefit of the baseball club is to be held in the Town Hall Friday evening of this week, December 12th. Come and have a good time. After lunch there will he dancing. No ad- mission fee charged. -Charles Don- aldson, of Ottawa, a former resident of Bayfield, was calling on old friends last week. -The teachers are busy training the pupils for a public school concert to be given in the Town Hall Friday evening, December 19th. There will be a splendid programme of choruses, drills, plays, recitations, etc. PM s Year in Advance McLean Bros, Publishers K1PPEN Par Chnistaaaad-A draw oboe. bedroom slipper*. ida. "Buy and save" at Palls. I am moving my stock next to W. C. Dv' after Christina*. Your buointso is appreciat- ed. W. K P41e, Shoe Store, lieusall, Out The Late James McGregor. -A very cad death occurred on Sunday night, November 30th, when Mr. James Mc- Gregor passed away iit hie home in Tuckersmith. Two weeks previous to that he was severely injured by his bull, As he was preparing to lead the animal out to water, it sprang at him and gored him in the abdomen. Medical aid and a trained nurse were procured as quickly as possible and everything done to save the unfortu- nate tnan's life, and for the first - eleven days his recovery seemed prom- ising as he was doing as well as could be expected. But complications set in, which terminated in his death. Mr. McGregor was the second young- est son of the late John McGregor. • and lived and died on the old home- stead, where he was born December 15th, 1870; He was of a kind .and cheerful disposition, was a very oblig- ing neighbor, and -was loved and re- spected by all who knew him. Twen- ty-two years, ago he was; married to Kiss Mary Hulleston, who predeceas- ed him three years ago. Hewes a good husband and a kind father, and leaves behind four slorrowing children. to mourn his loss, Grace, Robert, Mona and' Verna, aged twenty, six- teen, fourteen and ten years, respect- ively. He -also leaves four brothers and two sisters, 'Thomas, of Carrber- ry, Man.; Hugh, of Tuckersmith; Joh* of Riverhurst, Sask.; Archibald, of the Mill Road; Mrs. Shaw, of Simcoe, Ont., and Mrs. Ross, who is at pres- ent in the hospital in Seaforth. All but Thomas and Mrs. Ross were able - to be present at the funeral, which was held from St. Andrew's Presby- terian church, Kippen, on Saturday - last, the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Lundy. The funeral was one of the largest .ever held in this coinmunity, sorrowing friends corning - from far and near to payheir last tribute of respect. Interatievit. was - ,.-e made in Hensall Union Cemetery. The i pallbearers were: James NV:McLeanre.T; Robert Cooper, T. N. Forsyth, Earl Sproat, William McLean andWITratim.-":',.., _ McDonald. Death of Mrs. William Paa' aumeee4- '•*..' One by one the pioneers otaarara.......54i passing away. 'This wee Nr called upon to chronicle - de iltlit of tkeerre --tr' Catharine Buller, beloved ft."4of William Parsons, who died at-tha home of her son, Robert H., on *Wed- nesday, December 3rd, at the -ripe' old age of 90 years and 6 months. The late Catharine Parsons was horn in Yorkshire, England, and came to this country with her parents when but a small girl of about thirteen years of age, and settled in Kent County, near where Ridgetown is to- day. In the year 1856 she was mar- ried to William Parsons and moved to Stanley some 59 years ago. To this happy union twelve children were born; of these four survive, namely: Robert H., on the homestead; John and Thomas W., in Winnipeg. and one daug lows: Honorary President, Mrs. C. h ,, Mrs. Alfred Furry, of BRUCEFIELD For Christmas. -A dress shoe, bedroom slippers, etc- "Buy and save" at Pfile's. I am moving my stock next to W. C. Davis' after Christmas'. Your business is appreciat- ed. W. H. Me, Shoe Store, Hen:mil, Ont. Kelly Circle. -The monthly meeting of the Kelly Circle was held Thurs- day afternoon in the parlor of the church, sixteen ladies answering with text of Scripture on “Prophecy of the birth of Christ." Miss Pearl Douglas presided over the devotional part of the meeting, Miss M. McDonald tak- ing the topic from the tenth chapter of the study book, "Encouragements of Missions in the Future." Our Secretary, Mrs_ Thomas Chapman, read a letter from St. Christopher House asking for supplies of food and clothing for needy families in the city. The Circle is preparing a box • which will be packed next Thursday and any donations will be thankfully received by the members. The total receipts from the annual sale of work were $206.17. The annual election of officers for the coming year was then proceeded with, and resulted as fol- Kinders 67, Sask. In the passing a- way of Catharine Parsons, Huron los- es one of its most honored and be- loved pioneers. She was in every sense a beloved wife and a devoted mother: Her husband predeceased her some twenty-four years ago. The funeral was held on Sunday after- noon from her late residence and the G. Armour; President, Edythe Bow- ey; 1st Vice President, Mrs. Arthur McQueen; 2nd Vice President, Mrs. Aikenhead; 3rd Vice President, Mrs. Walter Moffat; Visiting Committee, Miss G. Marks, Miss A. Rattenbury, Mrs. C. Cochrane, Mrs. Burdge, Mrs. - McKILLOP Young People's Society. - The Young People's Society of McKilloe held their Weekly meeting in Duff's MANLEY Notes. -Messrs. Joe Eckart and Mike Murray have returned from Shoemaker on account of the lumber camps being over -manned. -Messrs. .41,111111I1111111111111111111111111111111111111111% Furniture CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES Everything for Christmas ( Gifts. SELECT EARLY. .1 2. Store Open Evenings. Gramophones & Pianos. 0 --Mr. J. Cornish has moved into the great yields have prevailed through - house lately occupied by Mr. Jack out the country. -Many in this com- Grainger.-Miss Alice Davidson, who 1 munity are suffering with colds. --A has been visiting in Sarnia, has re- meeting of the beef ring will be held :limed to her home here. -Mr. and in School Section No. 2, on Monday, Mrs. R. McKenzie, of London, are evening, at 8 o'clock. All the mem- visiting friends in and around Bruce- hers are requested to attend. - The field. -Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Munn, Of Sunday schools of our village are Hensall, were visitors at the home of Mr. George Swan, Sunday. -- Mr. Jack Hohner, who has been sailing for the past season, has returned home for a short time. -A number of our young people from the village of his parents, during the past week. and vicinity attended the play given -Mr. Gilbert Jarrott, of our village, in Clinton Town Hall entitled "Tho received from his brother, Dr. James, Merchant of Venice," which was put of New Ontario, during the past week on by the Clinton Collegiate Institute a fine deer, which was shot up in boys and girls of that town. Those that part of the country. ---Our vil- who attended reported it a very good lage merchants are beginning to dis- play. --Miss Petty, of Hensall, spent play their Christmas goods and a fine the week end at, the home of Mr. and nssoriment is in stock. A gond policy Mrs. T. Tornlinson.-Mrs. George is to help your own town and village Swan is visiting friends in Toronto along before going to look in the this week. -Messrs. Hugh and Frank larger places for things that can he Aikenhead and Mrs. T. Baird motored bought right at home at, a much to London last Sunday to see their cheaper price. --Rev. R. A. Lundy at - brother, John, who is very ill. His tended a meeting of the Presbytery at many friends here hope to hear of Clinton during the week. -Mr. Wm. his complete recovery. -Rev. C. G. Armour will preach on the question of Church Union next Sunday morn- ing, December 14th. A full attend- ance is requested. --An entertainment will be held in School Section No. 3, Tuckersmith, on December 19th, at S p.m. -Mr. Robert. Douglas, Jr., of W.J.W ALKER &SON preparing for Christmas entertain- ments, which are being looked for- ward to with great interest by the children. ---Mr. Fred Parsons, of Lon- don spent a few days at the home n, Cooper. now of Londois spending a few days at, the home of his son, William, of the London Road. ---Mr. John McGregor,.of Riverhurst, Sask., came home to attend the funeral of his brother, the late James McGregor. As John was an old favorite with so many in this vicinity, his many friends Saskatoon, was the guest of his hro- 1 will he pleased to see him and have t her Wm. Douglas, this week. -Miss a hearty shake of the hand. - Mrs. .Tessie Aikenhead and Miss Greitta Mustard visited at the home of Rev. W. D. and Mrs. McIntosh, of Milton, last week. Shaw, of Simeoe, who came to at. tend the funeral of her brother," the late James McGregor, has again re- turned to her home.