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The Clinton News-Record, 1900-03-29, Page 8• TtiE WANTON NEWS-RIKIORD The Start Of our Wall Paper trade is deed encouraging. People wise have viewed our goods speak so approvingly of them. Seem- ingly they please the popular taste very much in style, qua- ty and design, and those who know us best essert that our pricer; are alwa,ys right. In wethink we haye a Wall PaperStock to please yon from any view.point you may care to3 adse I ' The Finish „ We believe will be better and more eatisfactory than any season has previously accorded us, We assert this because we have that much coufidence our stock, and our . confidence has been strengthened by the favorable comments we hear from those who have viewed our extensive assortmeot. If you buy trona us the advantage is not every bit euro. You share M the mutual benefit by hav- ing a Well asserted stock frotti whien to choose, the beet de- signs from the best makers, at money -saving prices. Will you come and inspect it? • • Agents Parker's Dye Works. "The W. D. Fair Co. Often the Cheapest, 41esay8the Best. New Advertisements. Mr. John McP,wan of Ailea, 'Ctaig has Illuevale. WEST TUCKERSIIITH. Mullett. joined Jackson Bros, staff. We Have Moved—O. Cooper 84 Co x The Ladies Buy Wall Paper—W. Cooper -Co.I Special Notice -0. j. Stewart ' 5 Are You in Love—IVIcKinnon'ac Co 5 Improvement of Stock—W. 0. Elliott, 5 Thursday and Friday—Nowcombes 4 Spring Millinery Opening—HOdgens Bros. $ Tooth Brushes—H. 13. Combo. (3 The Start—W. D. Fair Co s Boys' Needs—Jackson Bros . 8 No Wonder -7. Melville. $ . . Mr. Lou Dark ot New York State is Patriotic Concert -The Patriotic Mrs. john Avery is, we are pleased There was a wood bee at Mr. Wm. C guest of Ids uncle, Mr. George gegtlgrtitCemeetisW. eiltegdotZbitilisgehtw(N,varhetz)t. tr(e)c• et'lk tyteitelkiltledsIsY. recovering front her Fear's on the soave' Boo on Tuesday. Cottle. .dr. Fred (Sorbet attended the Myth cloying the day was very unsettled the Mr. Wm. (leant has engaged Mr. horse raw on Tuesday but we have not Mr. Janice tooper of Brussels spent Sunday with ifie brother, Mr. Robert Cooper. 51r. and Mrs. Williain, Young of near the Nile were guests of Mr, D. Cook this week. Mrs. Ed. Snell and family left Wednes- dasf to join Alr. Snell at Portage la Prairie, Man. Mrs. Arthur Twitchell left Tuesday for Hensall to wait upon her son, Robert, who is again ill. Miss May Twitchell was in Hensall Wednesday amid brought back her About o o o WHERETHEYARE People 'IND WHAT 0 THEY ARE 09.ING CMCCE000000 W e 0 W Mrs. W. O. Brown is in Toronto this. week. Mr. James Twitchell was in Toronto last week. Mr. F. R. Hodges was in Toronto yesterday. • • Mr. and Mrs. R. Rensford are in Tor onto this week. • • Mr. and Mrs. J. A. King were in Bay- field on Sunday. Mr. Frank Smith returned. from BMA - ford on Thursday. Mrs. Jermyn of 13uffalo is the guest of her mother, Mrs. J. Jackson. Messrs. McGuire and Rowed of the G. T. R. were in Blyth on Sunday. Miss Florence Watson of Blyth was the guest of Mrs. D. B. Kennedy this week. Miss Laidlaw of Seaforth has been the • guest of Mrs. W. Foster the past • week. Mrs T. Smith returned home on Thursday last from a month's visit • in Whitby. Mr. -James Stevens of the Base Line visited Goderich relatives on Thurs- day land Friday last. Mr. Lawrence left Monday for Godetich where be has secured.a goodsituation in the organ factory. Mr. R. Fitzsimons returoe Monday from spending it few days with her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Munroe of Gode. rich. Mr. A.O. Pattison joined Mrs. Pattison in Toronto on Saturday, Accompan- ied her to Buffalo and returned home on Tuesday. Mrs. McMartin of Henerdl and her • daughter, Mrs. Norton of Muskoka, were guests at Mr. Robert Cooper's on Friday of last week. Mrs. E. B. Srnith is attending the an - nue! meeting of the Women's Auxil- iary Missionary Association which is being held in London this week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stewart were in Bayfield on Thursday and Friday last and while there attended it very successful social given at the par- sonage. Mrs. A. H. Morton of St. Thomas and Mrs. C. Campbell of Loudon are guests of Mrs. A. J. Grigg. The for- mer is it sister and the latter a cousin' of their hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Milne returned on Monday from Detroit where they have been living for about a year past. They will likely take posses- sion of the Queens again, negotia- tions now being on foot to that effect.. Lieut. Grant and Mr. 'Henri Jordan accompanied the Gs-glutei:1 Boys', Brigade on its visit to Clinton on • Friday. evening last. Both take great interest in military matters. Mr. Jordan is a Veteran of '66 and, wears a medal for service •reridered during the Raid. Miss Hallat leaves toward the end of this week for a few clays visit at her home in Guelph. It is it privilege for Clinton to have a full graduate in music as a teacher residing in town, and her growing class testifies to the fact that her services are apprecia- ted. May she long continue to re- side in our midst. Mrs. E. Herman was m Stratford last week visiting her daughter, Lily, who has been confined to the city hospital for the past three weeks . suffering kern severe injuries sustain- ed by a fian. At last reports Miss Herrnan was progressing as favor- ably as could be expected. Mr. •J. E. R. Barnwell, the former and popular dornitie of Varna, but now of Kirkton, was in town on Saturday. calling upon friends here. His present home seems to agree wit h him exeeeclinglsr well for he has gained in avoirdupois and looked never better. Be likes Kirkton, the inhabitants thereof and the school over which he presides, uiece, Miss va, with her, Mr. Bort Tedford leaves Thursday morning for the West. His humedi. ate destination is Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. U.W.Hohnan of Bayfield were in town on Saturday last and sent through Moleons Bank $55 to the National Patriotic Fund aud the same to the Red Cross. This was the net proceeds of the concert given in Ba,yfield the week previous to- gether with the suppleruentary amount raised by subscription. The people of the balmy village deserve great credit for the practical interest taken in these Patriotic Funds, Mr. anti Mrs. Holman were foremost in the good work and the success of the affair nsust be to them a source of personal gratification. Rev. D. C. Jennings, Rector ot Sb. Mark's ehutch, Bayfield, occupied the pulpit of St. Paul's last Sunday, having niade an exchange with Rev. Mr. Parke. Mr. Jebbings is exceed- ingly popular with his pitrishioners and in the short time he has been with them •they have more than once made him the recipi. ent of tokens of their regard. Dr. Blackall is in Toronto this week at rtiiuitig the Grand Lodge of Chosen Friends as the delegate of his Clinton brethern. While in the city he also interviewed mei/them of the Legise 'atm e in the intei.ests of a Bill which has been introduced into the House to limit the seope of unlieensed practitiohere, Who Are eating into work the Vets consider should. pro. perly belong to their profession. Mr. Peter Douglass of Stanley was in town on Saturday and called in and had a wee bit ehat with Trtg Nmvs• Itutonn, He is a liberal Liberal and door not by any means claim that the political part,y to whieh he gives his allegiance has it monopoly of public virtue. Away back in the sixties Mr. Douglas was it member of the county council but as clearing his fattri was of more importance to him than Playing at being a, legislator he vet• soon tired of flee council and Nippon. •I••••••••••••M Messrs, Mulholland have sold their farm. on the Loudon Road and gone to reside a mile distant from Seaforth on the Huron- Road, The family are highly esteemed and will be much missed. Your cories.pondent joinsi with many others in wishing them ev- ery blessing in thew new home. Air. John Peitz, purchased holland, he and family, a few days ago, took possession of their new residence. As Mr. Deitz is young and full of en- ergy.; we may look for good work be- ing done in the farming line. WIII. Logan and family left our station last week fez. Moose J aw, Asses, where Mr. Logan has purchased 640 acres of flat bottom. Many friends wish 'din and family .a prosperous jouvney apd much euccess. • 1VIesers. James Forrest, Alexander Forrest, John Curry, Norman Work man and Weeks .a,lso leave this week for the West. These "itre all tine young men and will doubtless make their nutrk, with the blessing of Heaven. on the prairies. As they. follow their star of destiny may it ever shine . with in- creasing brilliancy until it fades out of sight to give place. to the eternal. day. . .Mastei Canning of ,this place matters went a third operation last week which , was a very critical one, that of remov• ing the decayed bone ..from the little - boy's linab. Drs.. •• .Arrnstrong, Gunn and .Ferguson . were in attendauce. • • The. lad is doing real well at present and. hopes are entertained of speedy recovery. • ; ..Mres Wm. litiore, :Who bad been '• • the fano lately owned by essrs. Mul- evening turned out cribru and clear, cousequeutly the Ball wits crowded to the door. The program was all that could be desired, Mr. Kerr of Brussels gave an interesting and iustructive address on "The British Flag, " Will. Stewart sang sevetal songe in splendid voice, Hat tiey Pat terstai Also sang well', Mrs. W. J. Johnstone's rendering of " Where'e'r. Steeorge's Banner waves" was splendid. Good recitations were given by Mrs, (Rev.) West and Mies Duff but of course the best was "Bobs" by little Greta Carson of Wingliam, F. ed recitaton, "Kruger's. on tbe Pork". was loodir applauded. Dutf and Hartley Pat, et eon was very laughable end was heartily enjoy° d by eyety one. Two rousing choruses, "The man behind the gun" and "Our Canada is true to the core," were sung by the Pr esbyteisan choir. The little girls drill was very pretty indeed and of course the "big boys" was too, but they do not stop quite as svell As the girls, Mr. Herb, Wightman's juggling performance was Very clever. The program was just a little long,but that is not it very bad fault. Proceeds amount to $55.00. Mr.Will, Rogers has gooe to Orillia to teach school. Walter Burgess is visiting friends at Clinton. Mr. Messer took a business trip . to Toronto and Hamilten last week. !Amend Mrs,John eninent, Jr., enter- tained some of:theitfriends last.Thurse day evening. Hartley Patterson has taken his old position again in Hanna's store, Wingham. Avnie Patterson of 'Clinton was vis - ting old friends around here last week. The tumorous sketch g ven by Miss MarIock. M.r, Sans Sturdy of Goderich town- ship spent Saturday. And Sunday at Councillor Robt, Ferris'. Mr. Win. Knox lost a valuable cow last week. Mr. Albert Knox spent Sunday in Blyth. • The funeral of Mrs.Dan Stevens was very largely attended on Saturday, being about 150 rigs in the cortege. Mr. Stevens has the heartfelt sympathy in the loss of his beloved wife. Mr. Jas. Murray and two daughters of Egmondville spent a few days visit. ing in this neighborhood. Mr. McEwing of Palmerston at- tended the funeral of Mrs. Stevens on Saturday, Mr. Robt. Beattie spent it couple of days in Seaforth last week. Mr, Hari•y Kelly has sold his barn to Mr. Walter Cunningham and in- tends moving to the Southern States to engage in saw-nsilling. Mr. Richard Pearson, accompanied by his son and daughter, was a guest at Mr. D. Beacom's this week. • Mr. Chas.Adams, who lived with Mr. Edward Hanes some years ago, is in this vicinity renewing acquaintances. Mr. Saunders left on Monday nsorn- hig for Toronto with the .intention. of joining the party going West on Tues- day afternoon. •• Miss Gaunt, sister of 111rs. Saunders, also Hugh McDcinald, left on the 27th for the North-west. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Murdoch visited Mr. J. D's.parents on Sunday. Mrs. Lain of Kinloss is visiting her sister, Miss Tena Rutherford. Miss Maggie Rutherford had the mis- fortune to sprain her foot last week. • Goderich Township. The home of Mr. Jos. Izzard was the scene of,; pretty wedding last evening when Rev. B. Clement of Clinton tied the matrimonial knot for W. J. R. Fowler, v.s. of Clinton and Minnie, daughter of Mr. Izzard. There was quite a large gathering and the nice collection of presents bespoke the pop- ularity of the fate bride. Mtsand Mrs Fowler will take up hcmeekeeping in the dwelling on Huron street, Clinton at present occupied by Thos. Biddle - visiting in London and other parts, has returned home. On the 10th• inst. Rev. G. 11. Long, pastor, ' delivered El very interesting lecture in the !Methodist church on, "Our Western Heritage." Vocal and instrumental music of is high Older was rendered•by the church choir by Messrs. Trott and DrsSellery of Hen - 91111. Op the 71h inst. Mr. R. J. Fisher of Harvey. North Dakota, and Miss Agues 'Thomson of the London Road, - Hay, were united in Marriage Mr. Fisher is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mal- colm Fisher of , Stanley. Mr, Fisher left here about seven,years ago for the West. He has purchased a farm and prepared &good home for his bride and intends returning with his treasure in it few days to Uncle Sasn's domains. The young peeple of St. Andrew's church are getting up a surprise party and presentation for the young couple before thy leave: It will likely come off next Thorsday, evening. A Patriotic concert was held here last Thursday evening in the town hall. The speakers were Mr. R. B. Clegg, the genial agent of the G T. R., Revs. Doherty and Long of llensall and Acheson of Kippen. R. MelVlordie,Esq., presided. The addresses dealt fully with the history of South Africa, since its discovery in A. D. 1486, its exports and potentialities and the causes that • . St. Helens. Jewett for the summer and he has been busy moving his family 'tato one of Mr. Grant's vacant houses. Mr. J. Martin of Constance is mov. ing his chattels to the Hannah fatm recently purchased by him. We wet - come him back to Tuckersinitb. Mr. John Layton and Mr, Wilmot Lloyd of Seaforth spent Sunday bore. W. Cocherin of Stapleton has en. gaged with Mr. D. ()rich for the sum. inert W. White with S. Johns and IL White with E. Walters, A number of the young people spent a pleasant evening at Treasurer Tur- ner's on Wednesday evening last. (Intended for last 188110 Mr. W. Plowes ur now wearing a broad fatherly smile, thsand Mrs. Steep of Goderich township were the guests of friends hore n Tuesday1 t Me.Gtordon Waldron of Toronto spent day last week a guest under the par- ental roof. He was on his way to Chicago in the interests of a company of Toronto capitalists, who have in- vestments in Central America. From Chicago be goes South. He was tie. cornpanied by Miss E. Waldron as far as Chicago, Mrs. I, W. Johns is, visiting this week in Clinton the guest of her mother, Mrs. J Townsend. Mrs. I Dodd spent the forepart ot the week, the guest of Mrs. Wm. Stan. bury of the London Road, • Mrs. E. Crich has an attack of in - fl • „Mr. Sydney Johns delivered four -prime steers to O. Reid on Monday. in Clinton, Alma. Mr, John Henderson has rented from Mr. William Fowler the north half of his fin ns on the Huron Road, recently occupied by Mr. McLaughlin, for it term of years, and Mr. John Sproat has rented the south half. Mr. A. McLaughlin moved his effects on Monday to the 'farm he recently rented near Blyth Miss Ethel Gliddon, who has been visiting friends here for a couple of weeks, returned to her home in Bay- field on Friday last. Mr. and Miss McArter of Brussels were the guests of Mr. and Airs. Scott on Sunday last. Rev .Mir, Thompson preached an ex- cellent sermon on Sunday morning last taking.as his text lea, 57 chap.,14 yerse. Mr. Thompson •spoke very earnestly and pointedly on that great evil, nam- ely; the liquor traffic. Next, S'unday morning Rev. Mr. Shaw ofl3ayfield will preachEducation- al sermonS WS circuit. Mr. George hlontgomery, who has been engaged. with Mr. John blcDowell for a couple of years, has decided to Rive up farming and has gone to Sea - forth to learn the barbering. George is a steady, industrious young man and that success way attend him is the wish of his many friends. ' • • •Mr. George. Dale.spent Sunday with friends in Tuckersmith. Mr. A. Flugill was called to Seitforth on Tuesday owing to the severe illness of his mother. . . Leadbury.• • • Mr. Joseph Hansilton was'athorris to a few of his friends- on Tuesday even- ing. • Master Clayton White gave a biith- day party to the young folks Monday evening, it being his fifteenth birth- day. Mr. Sidney Bulger has returned. to the North-West. Miss Tressie Christopher has return- ed from Woodstock after a • pleasant three weeks visit. Mr. John Govenlock of Walton has moved to Winthrop where he intends snaking his home in the future, as he 'has started a brick and tile yard. •Mr. W. Sholdic will move into the house vacated by r. Govenlock. Miss Ross is visiting friends in • Sea- fcirth at pi•esent. Mr. and Mrs. P. Murray of Varna were the guests of the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Jones, this last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. bleGavin were at Constance last week attending the wedding of their niece, Miss McCully. _ everal„from around here •attended combe. • • t,he ball at Brucelleld last week, heard whether he bought any or not. Mr. Harry A.dains has engaged Jas. Hunter for the cowing season. We understand Mr. Thos. Bill of Londesboro will wed one of our fair ladies in the perc.on of Miss &aloes or Constance on Wednesday of this week, Albert Weymouth and Will Ilesk were In Seaforth on Saturday. 51r. Sohn Farquhar had a manure. aravving bee on Tuesday. Mr. Ed. Mit had a bee on Monday afternoon drawing logs to Butt's Ed. intends building A new house next summer. . Mr, Robt, Medd, Reeve of West Waseanosh, has sold his property in this village consisting of a tailor shop, barber shop and bookstore, to r. Temple Clark at a tale figure. Marriages. 01.,•••••••••• • RAITHBY-BALL-In Hullett, on March 28t0, at, tlie residence of the bride's Sister, Mrs. IL H. Hill, 43, Rev, T. J. Murdock of Clinton, / James Raithby to Evelyn, daugh- ter of the late Wrn. Ball, all. of Hullett. FOWLER-IZZAR,D-At the residence of the bride's parents, Goderich township, on March 28th, W. Rev. B. Clement of Clinton, W. J. R. • Fowler, V.S.,of Clinton to Minnie, . daughter of Jos. lzzard. BIRTHS. GLEW-In Stapleton, on' March 171h, the wife of Mr. Nelson Glew, of a son. HUDIE-In Goderich taivnship, on March 25111, the wife of Mr.George Huclie, of it daughter. SPALDING-In Clinton, on March • 261h, the wife of Mrs W. P. Spald• ing, of a daughter GRAELIS-In Stapleton, on March 26th, the svife of Mr.Edward Graels • is, of a daughter. - DIED. , CONGDON-At Lake • View Munn • Bronte, Ont., on Sunday, March 25th, ..t11 00 a,. m. Mrs. Geo.Cong. MATZOH %), 11300 Spring Millinery onderl (1. Opening • Women are good economists, and we deal principally with wonien, - Wise women know that, a few pennies saved here and there on Groceries soon count up. !den don't notice such things. They say, "Get the best and get it at the cheapest place' We know that succees in businees means close figuring and close atten- tion to details. That's the reason we have so many women enstomere. don, atter a, snort illness, of pleurce pneumonia, aged 38 years, beloved wife of Geo. Congdon, foreman of Lake View Farm, Bronte, Ontario. The deceased,wholeaves a, husband and two children, was a niece of • Mrs,James Howson of Clinton. . . . Kitchen. Maid Wanted. • t where segiildtg•Irkla teas% t mien ga good wagestO trustworthy girl. Apply to • • MRS. GUNN. Here are a few special- ties for Saturday: Choice California, Oranges at aoc dos " Lemons at 15c " 3 lb, box Cream Sodas for • 20c • Green Vegetables Celery, Lettuce, Cabbage, etc., on hand every Saturday. • Send your orders In early, Advance in Flour We Are now selling No. 1 Roller Flour at $1.80 per cwt. Lovers of good Flour and wholesome Bread will do well to investigate ourclaim to sell- ing only the best precinct of the leading manufacturers. Experience has taught us that it pays to handle a high grade Flour, more especially when we sell it for the price of unreliable brands. - F. Melville, Successor. to • GROCER. • Geo. Swallow, The Question of the Hour. Where can I get the best insurance • at the least possible cost? Why, from • THE CANADIAN ORDER OF FORESTERS Some Reasons 1. It is rurely Canadian. 2. Fixed Premium. No Death • Assessments. Age limit -- 18 t 45. pearl buttons, tamed corded work down front, mercerized 8. Gives $500, $1,000, $1,500 sateen lining•• . $7.75 or $2,000 Insurance. . • 3 Our annual opening display ot Spring Millinery will be made on the afternoons of Wednesday, Thursday, Friday April 4th, 5th & 6th, s* -•=1 AND ALL DAY SATURDAY, • When the leading styles and novelties ' in Millinery for the Spring of 1900 will be shown. Many are exact copies of Paris a,nd New York pattern hats, which. were made bv our Milliners when in Toronto, and have all the style of the original at but a fraction of the price. You are heartily welcome to come whenever and as often as you like. The dis- play will be well worth seeing kr never have we had a millinery stock to equal that we have ready for this Spring's business. The best time to see the Millinery in comfort is in the afternoon, but if you cannot come then come at which. ever time suits you NEW SPRING NANTLES We passed into stook this week some very natty garments. They .are the- newest things in the minket, made from American models and of firstclass materials. The best time to buy is early when the assortment is full and the stock • at its best, 'Here are two Or three items to give you an idea of what they are like. • FaWn Ladies' Cloth, velvet miler, fly front, colored rnercerized • lining, a very nubby coat $4.25 • Covert Cloth, fitivn only, plain collar, trimming of satin bands • down each side of front, -fly'fronts new coat sleeve $4.90 •Fine Vienna Cloth, black or fawn, inlaid velvet collar, fly front, • • Clinton, March2ist.• 4. Has a larger surplus on $1.25-1Cid •Gloves for 7 Everuhodu's than any other Society of $1. 00 kid Gloves for 35e .• hand for each $1,000 risk • outti 5. Over $2,000,000 paid to *g • the•kind in Canada.. The chance to buy good kid ffl • memb• ers and their de en. - VVhile this lot lasts you can do it. The rea- v.es for. about half price comes but seldom, OUR TOOTH BRUSHES • No taking chances or depend in on luck when you buy ht• re. * • • • Our 30c Brush for 25e Our 26e " 20c dants since organization 6, No Order excels it in economy of management, lo* • cost of •insurance. to members,. promptness in payment of claims: • 7. Invested in Government Bonds, $100,000. Surplus bership over 36,000. Death rate only 4.48 Per$1,030 in son for it is that we want them Mit of the way . to make room. for an extra fine stock of new Gloves that iti.E! just in. All are standard well known makes and reliable qualities. • . . 80 pairs Bliick Kid Glove, Perrin's standard dollar qualities, soft kid, will ,give good Wear, we've just got b'S and 6 in this lot, to clear them. out quickly, Your choice now for.. . . . 50 pairs Perrin's and Alexander's • standard $1.25 K ''' ' Gloves, lacing or pearl buttons, sizes, in to 7f, assorted colors, •to clear ont quickly, your choice for 73c Our I5c . ime funds $837,261.66. Mem- Persian • Pink, an exquisite extract that deserves • all the praise • it gets 760 per oz. its 21st y ear, • For full information regarding the cost of joining COURT MAFILE LEAF No. 16,bANADIAN ORDER OF FOR- ESTERS, Clinton, apply to • • A.. J. GRIGG, (3. R. THOS. MCGCAIG, V. O. WM. Joni:at, F. S. • 13...• Co• i•n•b•e J. J. FISHER C. D. Physicians/ Supplies. • J. P. SHEFpARD, R. S. led to the present conflict "Oom Paul" • . , had he formed part of the audience - • • • • • would no doubt have felt his blood • • . .. boil aud his e„s tingle as his perfidy, silmitt rim Iffiffit? milt!!! iffIffiff imtim imp? iffrylff limn!? Twit! giffill wrirt riffilfiln corruption and tyranny vvere laid bare. g-_- Lon- don with Mrs. McDonald who took the accompanying part fairly captuyed .....- Mr. N. Ruthven McDonald of Lon- , . aii -... . -,.. = Bros. Departmental Stort., -IP ......,. humorous recitations. Mr, McDonald ---' ackson . the audience vrith patriotic songs and _s0,--• is amongst the very best entertaihers • • --. that ever visited our burghots a soloist 46... . • • and reciter he possesses exception •••••• 4111"• ability. He gave a handsome suns to the Patriotic Fund. He and his good lady will •receive a cordial welcome p back again. Mr. McGill, precentor of Carmel church, Heim% also gave a solo which was well received. Mr. Mc- Mordie presided with. grace and accep- tance. The proceeds of the concert will be forwarded to the Patriotic fund. • The winter has been quite conseryative IP -- lent as the robins the harbingersof • 'Spring have made theirdebut all •expect Sts.•-• the flowers soon to bloons. •• Miry COLBORNE 'TOWNSHIP. ft= Wood -bees are the order of the day around here at present. We are -glad ttlo see Mr, Gordon Young around again afterlife sickness. Mr. 'Wm. Young has returned home from the military school where he has been Mr a few weeks. Ur- Alex, Young sold a valuable horse to ells Wm. Maedits Remitter, for the sum of $140. Mr. and Mrs. Mitedal will leave for the North-West on Tuesday where he intends starting farm ing. • Miss Olive Helyar spent Sabbath with friends in Dungannon. Rev. Al J. Wilson of Benniiller oc- cupied the North street pulpit, Gode- rich, en Sabbath evening. • A farewell party was held at Mr Rich. Ailin's on Thursday evening for Itis son Whiter who left for Dakota on Satueday, accompanied by his cousin,. Miss Serena, Allin. We wish them a safe trip and suecess. Mr. Samuel Treble left on Monday for the Guelph hospital where he in- tends going through another operation. Mr. Thos. Hamilton has been around assessing the past week. Mr. John Fowler has engaged Adam Hamilton for the summer months. A. pleasant evening was spent at Mr. Frederick Mugford's on Thursday eve- ning when he gave a party to quite a number of the young people,the home being filled. The light fantastie was\ tripped off till the early hours of the morning, HAYFIELD LINE. •••11.1.. Another land deal has taken place on our line. It was stated in last week's edition that Mr. Henry Beacom had rented IlIs farm to his nephew,Mr. JohnT. Beacotn,whieb was thi e nten. tion at the time, but since -then the hum has been purchased by Mr. Alex. Welsh. The price paid is, we belleye, An ahnuity of $220 for 20 years. This ie a very reasonable figure and Mr. Welsh should think himself high'? Ir. fortututte to procure the farni at this figure. Mr.Ohas. Stewart has Just finished the E contraet of erecting a 13rantford wind. mill on his brother'it plaee, Mr. John Stewart. Mr, Arthur Welsh hasbeen under the weather for the last two weeks. La grippe seems to have fastened its elutches on him. Mr. and Mrs. John Hartwell. of *Kirk. ton paid it flyingvielt to friends on the Line. A large number of our Line attended the parlor concert held in Hayfield Methodist parsonage la.t. Thuriiday evening. We believe the proceeds • a*. OW. al•-• Or. 1111..4 •••• OW. o r▪ . Boys Needs Boys will be boys and when it comes to keeping thq young- sters in Cloth:lig and Shoes many a mother fully realizes how much it costs to keep a hardy boy looking decent We have made a study of Boys' needs-ana being manufacturers we can save you the middleman's profit besides giv- ing you goods totally different from cheap, ordinary Ready -Wades. We cut, make and trim our own suits. This season we are making a special com.bination offer for Boys' who wear Suits in sizes 29-30-31-32. We will sell you in these sizes a Coat and Pants 1 pair Standard Shoes 1 School Cap 1 Tie Total NO $300 150 25 25 $500 There is not a purchaser of Boys' Clothing th. the county who can afford to miss seeing our' goods. Slater Shoes We are sole agents in this place for the famous Slater Shoe. It is acknow- ledged by all buyers that no finer goods are on the market. The prices are • $3, $4 and $5. We have shapes and styles that can not be equalled by any other make. We have a big selection. Buy your Shoes here and. save money Boys' Standard Shoes, Price $1,$1.25 and $1.50 • These goods are thor- oughly established. We have been told time and tim.e again that they are 4 the chea,pest Shoe in town They wear and wear well. It will make quite a differ . ewe to any man's Shoe hill if he buys the Standard. ' CARPETS FOR SPRING New Carpets here, handsome designs and colorings, and values that you will find it Alard4o- • equa 1.1et alone discount. There's no such stock of Carpets as we • show anywhere near here and • if you tip thinking of carpeting ' this spring you'll do well to see •it, We.make and lay all Carpets We know how to cut them with the least possible waste and put them down as they should be boughtl d . ; here without extra charge Tapestry and Brussels • -Weare showing some very handsome designs in these pop- •ular Carpets. Colors that are fast, quahties that will staml any amount of hard wear. Good quality Tapestry Carpet, fairly thick, pile, dark colors 26e Tapestry Carrietin good Wearing • qualiSies, neat, and tasty pat- terns, dark and medium color- ings 50c Handsome designs its Tapestry • Carpets, close pile, dark colors -60c Very handsome design e and extra good qualities hi Tapestry -Car- pets, newest patterns and col- orings, will give no end of wear 75e Heavy Brussels Carpets, close pile, will stand any amount of • hard wear, new patterns, new • colors • $1 Heavy Axminster Carpets, rich new colorings and patserns, have the appearance of velvet, • Carpets at a great deal more money,weer guaranteed *1, *1.25 Unions and Wools . We sell the best Union and Wool Carpets we can find, There are none better made •than the lines we carry, The colors are guaranteed not to run andqualities are thorough- • ly reliable every way. 36 inch Union CArpet, good colors • and pattern, will wear well,just the thing for bedrooms • 215c Heavy Union Carpet, scroll arid floral patter ns, colors will not •• run, will give excelleut wear,,37Sc Very heavy Union, Carpet, will • • wear well,dark color s, tiew•pat. terns, an extra good line 500 All wool Carpet, every thread pure wool, newest designs, • special value 750 Extra heavy all wool Carpet, the • best made in Canada, colors • fast, yarns thoroughly scoured, elegant designs suitable for all rooms 900 a 4• HEMP CARPETS • a For a cheap floor covering there's nothing much better than a good Heinp Carpet. This season's stock is the best and biggest We/Ve ever shown and values also are ahead of those of any former season. Good Hemp Carpets, etripe, woven or printed floral patterns, qualities that will stand hard wear. i2ic I5c 17020c 250 1 From 1Vtaker -to TT,-. • 4 That's the way our Lace Curtains come •p•ect from the maker,no middleman's 4 profit paid, just one profit -ours, be- tween you and the man who makes 4 them, We've got some exceedingly ahandsome designs this spring and yid- ues that will please Curtain buyers. Will have more to say about them next 4 week. . . • . 4 . , . „ 11011111111414.040441111.11111114411.111011011411411111101611114.1101111106•011111011014 4 • •: Cushion Tops 3714c • tt handsome Crepe Cretonne Coshion Tops, something entirely te 8 .4 . • new,.will make ratrvieeable cushions, fancy color combinations on : a . green,yed and blue grounds,regular price 50e, just it few to sell 3736e o iiatiammois.oseim'ilostemoriiW4WiWiiiiiiiiiii*immiktils: Those Nobby liomespuns The svvellest hoping dress stuffs we've shown far many a clay ate the home- spun suitings and skirtinge advertised last week. Stylish and serviceable they melte an ideal costume or skirt. Skirt ends,no two alike,$3.15 to $4,78 Suit " 4.75 to 7.00 • All Repairs on Boots and Shoes promptly attended to. Jackson Brothers Two Specials. in Wash qoods to commence Apra with, DUTCH' um PRINTS lale 400 yards genuine Dutch 13Iue Prints, extra heav,v weight, white or colored pottei no, the regular wholesale price was 13Se, we bought this lot cheap mid while they last you can buy I 0* 4 them et Ali Au4gsL44&AA AAA WA& WWI akila asatar; MA/CHUMS AT 50 Just the thing for Aprons or Child- ren's Dresses -300 yards fancy _cheek &ghouls, at less tuati,pretient vim! wife pekes, fast colors, good weight, will stand any . amount of wear 6e 0 cm E N 13 ROT HERs, CLINTON