HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1930-05-22, Page 8LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
Mr, Harvey Barr, of Toonto, visited'
hisfather, A4r. Jno. Barr, over the week
end.
Miss Janette Poplestone, R. N„ is seen
`lin some days with her parentsuS. A.
and Mrs.Poplestone.
The stock of the estate of the late L. J.
1Villiams. composed of fancy goods, suit
cases, toys, china, trunks, etc., will be
sold below cost, beginning Saturday. May
10. Everything must be sold. Thr Exec-
utors.
Mr. and Mrs R. H. Robinson returned
to town on Sunday, after a two weeks'
holiday spent in Toronto. Mr. Robinson
is greatly improved in health and we are
glad to report will soon be back in bis us
nal place of business.
The annual meeting and nominating con-
vention of the North Huron Liberal As•
snciation will be held in the Town Hall,
Wingham, on Tuesday, May 27th,
commencing at 1,30 p. nt., (r the election
of officers and othet business, and the se-
lection of a candidate to contest the rid•
ing at the forthcoming election for the
!louse of Cemmens. Addresses will be
given by Hon. James Malcolm, Minister
of Trade and Commerce, and others
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics at
Ottawa reports that the production of au-
tomobiles in Canada during the month of
March numbered some 20,730 cars. Th s
amount ;was just about halt of the total
number of'bars manufactured in the cor-
responding me nth of 1929 Reports from
the Customs show that 1,805 cars were
imported into Canada and 6 630 cars were
exported during the sante month. Of the
total output during March, 16,244 cars
were made for sale in the country and
4,486 cars were intended far export.
There is still plenty of time to get in
corn or roots and both crops are essential
fpr feeding of all kinds of live stock. tak-
ing the piece of green grass in the ration
long after the season for grass is over.
Corn is planted any time after danger of
frost is passed, Mangers should be put in
fairly early so that the seed will have the
early moi,ture. Turnips are not planted
before the second week in June ar,d may
go in until about July 10. If planted ton
early they are liable to become tough and
stake less palatable feed than those a !rich
make most of their growth in early fall.
Clarence Darrow, public &hater, says
man is only a machine which unwinds it-
self. This machine acts is accordance
with the stimulus which it keeps receiving
from nature. Man, says Darrow, has no
free will. He does simply because he is a
machine, over which he has no real con-
trol. Not many people, even schol.rs
and scientists, believe that. Some people
nas well as they can and some do not.
!tight there lies the fundamental differ-
ence between people, who are really not
much alike after all. you cannot analyze
yourself or anybody else very carefully
without discovering there is such a thing
as free will.
Miss M. V. Powell, of Whitby, will give
an address in Memoral Hall, on 1Vednes-
clay afternoon at o o'clock. Mrs. Powell
c 'm -s under the auspices of the Women's
Institute, and has for a number of years
done most acceptable work for the Wom-
en's Inatitutes throughout Ontario, and is
actively connected with Household Scientr
ce Work fot junior members, also special
demonstration courses. Her special dem
onstration lecture courses and her thor-
ough knowledge of the work gives her ad-
dresses additional power and her broad
practical views enables her to be of real
assistance to her hearers. Lunch will be
s'rved. Ladies are cordially invited to
attend.
The annual meeting and election of offi-
cers of
ff`cersof the Women's Institute was held
Memorial Hall, on Friday, May 16, with
the president, Mrs. R. Richmond, presid
ing, The meeting opened by singing the
Institute Ode and by repeating the Lord's
prayer in unison, The president then gave
a fitting address. The year's report of
t he secretary -treasurer, Mrs, Coiclough,
was then given. Mrs Wightman then gave
the auditor's report. stating the books
were exceedingly well (rept and in first
class condition. The reports of all stand-
ing committees were satisfactory and on
motion were adopted, It was decided to
have lunch at the monthly meetings. The
Institute has had a splendid year as fort -
lows: -total raised from all sources was
8043.64. expenditures *638.96, leaving a
balance of $4.68. The National Anthem
was sung in closing.
The officers and members of Old St.
Andrew's Presbyter an Church Sunday
School met at the h me of Mrs. Jno Was
mouth on Thursday evening last, the oc-
casion being Miss Bessie's birthday and,
also accepted as a time to offer : ood wish-
es prior to her entering probation to be-
come a nurse. The evening was most en
joyably spent, during which an ,tddres-
was read by Walter Shortreed and the pre
septation of a hat bag made by Miaa Thel
ma Caldwell, The occasion was also ac-
cepted to make a presentation to Miss El-
iza Machan, nurse-in•training at Clinton
hospital. This address was read by Mur-
ray Scrimgeour and the presentation made
by Miss Norma Caldwell. In the absence
of Miss Machan, the presentatian was ac-
cepted on her behalf by Rev. T, W. Good-
will. Miss Waymouth very pleasingly
accepted the gift. expressing her delight
at the tokens of good -will therein express-
ed by the officers and members of the Sab-
bath Scht ol.
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RARG-12 .IN"S
For one week we are offering Bargains in many lines at greatly
reduced prices
Colored Border Linen Cloths.
One of the best qualities in a Linen
Crash Cloth. Just the thing for gener-
al use. They will tub splendidly. Reg
price $1.50. On sale....-..... $1.15
Turkish Towelling
Firmly woven, it has just the right de-
gree of downiness and durability. Reg
per yd 35c, on sale yards 35
Cotton Voiles
These voiles are so prettily designed
that it requires little or no trimming.
Regular per yd 59c, On sale_.. 35c
Curtains.
Dainty Cream Ruffled Curtains overa
valance, band at woven edge and ruf-
fles embroidered in fibre silk in colors.
Easily laundried. Reg. $2.95. On sale
per parr 2.31
Silk Hose
These hose are of a good quality of
real silk. They have lisle garter welts,
seamed backs with fashioning marks.
Reg, $1.00, on sale, pair 69c
Ladies' Silk Bloomers & Vests.
Reg. $1.25, Sale Price 69c
Colored Bed Spread
The modern housewife will be glad of
the chance to secure one of these col-
ored bed spreads, Are guaranteed to
be tubfast, and can be got in the
wanted shades as blue, rose or gold.
Reg. $2.50 on "sale ....$1.98
White Krinkly Bed Spreads.
A good quality of cotton woven in the
popular°krinkle stripes, fully bleached
and hemmed ready for use, large size.
Reg. $2.00Son sale $1.25
Printed Silks
A supple fabric ideal for the flares and
drapes of the mode. REgular $1.25.
On sale ,. -_ 89c
Bleached Cotton Sheeting.
In a nice smooth finish, practical
weight and firm, close weave reg 75c.
Sale price 59c
Cotton Hose;
These hose are well made of light
weight cotton in a plain even knit.
Practical in every day wear. On sale
per pair 19c
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MEN'S SOCKS
Men's work sox
in wool and cot-
ton. Regular 25c
per pair. On Sale
4 pairs for 98c
THE STORE '1'HA'r SETS THE PACT?.
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SUITS
Ready-made
Suits for men in
Blue, Grey and
Brown with strip
"Service with n Smile" es. Regular $24
BLYTH, ONT. to $28. On sale
$19.50.
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call for a loaf of
our Delicious
Br e a d, B u n s,
Cakes, Pastries.
A choice assort-
ment of
Confectionery,
Ice Cream and
Bricks Always
On Hand
FRUIT CAKE
and
WEDDING
CAKES
Made to Order
F J HOLLYMAN
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BLYTH. - ONTARIO
BABY CHICKS
We can supply you with S.
C. White Leghorn chick for
delivery in June at $10.00
per 100. Our leghorns are
the famous Barron strain,
big hens, heavy layers of
large eggs. We guarantee
100 per cent. safe delivery.
Order early while the best
dates are available.
WALTER Rosa POULTRY
FARM, BRUSSELS.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
The municipal council of the Township
of Morris are asking for tenders to work
the crusher, furnish the necessary power
and the cartage to deliver the crushed
material. the tender to be so much per
yard delivered on the west end of con, 7.
the longest hall 3f miles from the pit and
crusher. The contractor to furnish every
thing necessary to deliver the crushed ma-
terial. To give a good -faith bond of 10
per cent. of estimate of contract and to be
responsible for 25 of breal,age in crusher.
For further particulars apply to the road
superintendent or the clerk. The lowest
or any tender not necessarily accepted.
The tenders will be opened at the Town-
ship hall on Monday, May 26, 1030, at 3
p. m.
A MacEwen, Clerk of Morris
SEALED TENDERS
Sealed tenders addressed to Mrs, Robt.
Wight man, secretary of Blyth Commun-
ity Hall Board, will be received up to
Saturday, May 31, 1930, for the following
-Painting the wood -work of the exterior
of Blyth Community Hall and necessary
work pertaining thereto. Specifications)
can he seen at the office of Mr, A. H.
Erskine.
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The undersigned desire to advise the
public that they have taken the agency for
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CO
and have on hand a complete line of farm
implements, also a full line of repairs.
Our garage is equipped with the prop-
er facilities to turn out work of the best
order with dispatch.
Gasoline, Oils and Auto Repairs on
Hand.
Hamilton & Dougherty
Blyth, Ont.
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FOR SALE -Raymond Sewing Mach-
ine in first-class order. Apply at The
Standard.
FOR SALE - Buekeye incpbator, in
good condition. capacity 280 eggs, Ap-
ply to Mrs, P. Wolper. Phone 18-7.
FOR SALE -Gasoline operated slush
pump and 20 feet of hose. Apply at The
Standard,
FOR SALE --Eggs for hatching, from
pure bred"White Leghorn hens. Apply
to Mrs. Chris Rogerson.
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4 CHILDREN'S SLIPPERS & LOW
SHOES
* Infants' Patent Women's Biege
Slippers Cuff Sandal
McKay Welt, Rubb- brown calf trim,
er Wedge heel strap and buckle
$1.50 # Cuban heel $3.85
Kewpie Kewps Woman's Patent
for Kiddies, Blk Kid One Strap Slip.
* with strap.-- $1.00 pers
McKay Leather, Cu-
* Infants Patent ban heel.........$3.00
Sandals.
* Stitch down, cut out Womens' Patent
vamp $1.35 Slippers
* Infants Patent Strap and buckle, cut
One Strap Slip- out, black es Trim
per $
McKay welt, Silver
dot trim. $1.50 Women's Patent
Slippers
Infants Patent Cuban heel .i e width
one strap Slip- $3.95
per
Stitch -down, Chrome Women's D o n-
* Sole $1.65 gola Fancy Tie
* Slipper,
* Infants Patent Cut-out, doctor shoes
* Strap Slipper
Culor onset.. -_$3,95
* Stitch down, Chrome
Sole, Butterfly Insert
* $1,25
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McKINNON'S OLD STAND
Infants Patent
One Strap Slip-
pers
Silver trim insert,
Elk Sole $1.70
Patent Strap Slip
per $1,25
Stitched -down piec-
ed quarter
Women's Patent
Slippers
Strap and buckle
Black Suede trim
$ 3.95
Men's Gun Met'
al Blucher Ox-
ford
McKay Welt, full
round toe, special
$ 3.95
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NEW SUN WHEAT HEALTH
BISCUIT
Ask Your Doctor
Malted Graham Wafers, pkg 10c $
2 Cans Sliced Pineapple 35c
2 Cans Campbell's T'm'to Soup 25c
Orange Marmalade, (a bargain) 20c
Figs 2 lbs . 25c
Nu -Jell All Flavors
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Head Lettuce +
Seedless Grape -Fruit.
Ice Cream Bricks «�
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Have you seen the
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in Congoleum and
Linoleum Rugs. We
have them on display
in all popular sizes.
they're entirely difi-
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nexpensive. It will
pay you to inspect
our offerings before
buying a floor covering.
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