The Clinton News Record, 1918-4-18, Page 8British. recutController Says
Food Supply is up to
Canada,
Time Never Wee a 'Dime When, Food
Was More Needed and the flee
, Depend to a Vital Ji<xteitt
Upon the Dominion, .
The followleg •message addressed to
the Organization of Resources Com-
mittee has lust been received f
London, April 5th, 1018
"In 'these stern days it is inpir
ing $q learn that Ontario is tackling
the food problem with redoubled en-
ergy, • The terrific pressure on our
military front makes it all tfio,nioro
Imperative that those behind i,he lin-
es shall strain every nerve to defeat
eneniy'd ''vowed object of des-
troying the I3ritish Empire, Ger-
many hoped first to starve the old
country by the submarine campaign -
and then to smash her land forces,
She has failed to starve es and she
will fail to smash' us, but wo cannot
achieve victory without, food. There
Lever wile a time when It was MOM
uoe(lod, 7'11e Catla'dltin (manor. and
Canadian farmhand now Itevq the op+
portunity to snake oii'olfeotiVet reply
to the enemy's present Onslaught by,
bonding their utitlividvet energies to
the increased production of tlioso
food supplies for which wo depend to
such vital extent upon your great
Dominion,'!
(:sgd,) Rhondda,
13111th
'rho Protestant oherches united in a
speelal meeting for prayer on Thurs-
dayy evening last, The Rev. W. B.
Hawkins of Trinity ehuroh was the
speal(er,
1Milss Margaret Ross has returned
from the west on account of the in-
disposition of her mother, Mrs. J.
0, Ross.
Mr. J. 1-i. Leitch has purchased Mr.
Ed, IIaggitt's residence on the bouts_
dary apd has taken possession.
MILLINERY
Having opened a "millinery parlor in
the Normandie Block, we invite the
ladies of this vicinity to come and see
our display. A share of your patron-
age solicited.
ILA BAWDEN
Women's Love liee1 Boots
The New, Low Military
Heel Walking Boot
will be one of the most
popular models in our
entire line of
Women's Spring
Footwear.
Leathers of Pecan Brown
Calf, Nut Brown Calf,
Brown'Vici, and
Black Iiid with high tops
$6, $7.00 10 $9.50
The Low Heel Walking _Boot is designed and
made for the express purpose of protecting the foot—
making walking easy—and looking neat and trim.
It is just the sort of a boot a woman *ill want
to wear with a short skirt.
FRED. JACKSON
"THE PRACTICAL SHOE MAN"
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Special Order Clothing
Our new set of samples for Ordered Clothing for
spring is now here, and in spite of war conditions is
one of the finest selections of High-grade woolens we
have ever shown.
Our styles are the latest and our prices are very
moderate.
Come and look them -over and get one of our new
Style Books.
We are also showing some new natty styles in
Men's and Women's Boots, Men's Hats, Ties and Shirts
See our table of rTen's Boots at $3,50 a pair
Plumsteel Bros.
TIIE STORE THAT SELLS FOR LESS.
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AGENTS—SEMI-READY CLOTHING. NEW IDEA PATTERNS.
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Ile YOU ADMIRE
FINE FURNITURE
you certainly will appreciate
the beauty of the articles con-
tained in our display of china
closets, sideboards, dining tab-
les, chairs, etc. They are de-
cidedly unconventional in de-
sign. and will give a distinct
individuality to the dining
room they adorn, See the dis-
play and you'll marvel at the
prices.
JAS. DUNPORD
Undertaker and Funeral .Director.
28 eVitt Phone tom" 28 •
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Clinton News.ieco rd
Send hint a Feun-
tarn Pen. It will *
bo a great eonven- *
ienoe for him
when writing to
you..
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Tile W. D. Fair Co.
!`Often the Cheapest
Always the Best."
Mrs. H. Kennedys has been visiting
friends at Stella.
Miss Marion Gunn has gone to Tor-
onto to take a position,
Mrs. Gagen of Winghan was a visit-
or in Clinton yesterday.
Mrs. Will Tebbutt of Goderich was a
visitor in town ,this week,
Mrs, (Dr,). McEwan of Aylmer is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. H. R.
Sharp.,
Mrs, Richards of Centralia has been
the guest of Mrs. F, French during
the past week,
Mrs. Jas. Steep was visiting her
daughter, Mrs. A. F. Collyer, in
London this week.
Miss Florence Fowlie of Seaforth has
been visiting at the' home of Mr.
and Mrs. George Burnett.
Mrs, H. B. Chant left Monday morn-
ing for ('bath= to visit her
daughter, Mrs. W. E. Floody.
Airs, Thos, Dunbar and child of Sar-
nia are visiting at the home of the
lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Geo.
Burnett.
Mrs. Close and Miss Gillispie of Sea -
forth were guests at the hoarse of
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Dtutford over the
week -end.
Rev. J. E. Hogg addressed the con-
gregation of Egmondville Presby-
terian church ontThursday last on
the occasion of the induction of
their new pastor.
Mr. and Mrs, Melville Torrance and
children returned to Toronto yes-
terday after visiting the, home of
the former's parents, Mr. and MYIrs.
J. Torrance of town,
Miss Gladys"Cantelon left yesterday
to spend a few days in Toronto.
She will be accompanied home by
her mother, who has been in the
city since Easter.
Major J. W. Shaw, medical officer of
the 181st battalion, arrived in
Halifax on Monday and is expected
hoarse this week. Mrs. Shaw and
Miss Madelon wont to Toronto to
meet him.
Mrs. Snell and Mrs. Couites of Blue -
vale returned home last,Friday af-
ter spending a couple of weeks with
Mr, and Mrs. T. J. Watt ,of town
and Mr. and Mrs. C. IL Couitis of
the Huron Road.;
Rev, Dr. and Mrs. Stewart of Toron-
to arrived in town last week and
are spending a few weeks here. Dr.
Stewart has just, recovered frau a
somewhat severe illness but: he is
looking very well, indeed.
Mr, J. W. Irwin of London was in
town' on Tuesday, being the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cuninghame.
ldr, Irwhr never fails to attend the
Clinton Spring Show as he meets
many old friends here on these oc-
casions.
Miss Nellie Watt of Woodstock is vis-
iting at the home of her brother,
Mr. 'P. J. Watt of Rattenbury
street. Mr. Watt has 'been for sev-
eral weeks and still is very ill but
it is .,thought that he is beginning
to amend,
Rev. R. 13. Stevenson of Toronto vis-
ited at the home of his sister, Mrs,
W, S. Downs, on Monday last. !1e
expects to be moving his headquar-
ters in connection with .the Lord's
Day Alliance to Stratford about
the and .of the month,
Mr. David Forrester, Jr., who has
been one of the 'not courteous and'
obliging ticket agents in the up-
• town office of the Grand Trunk
Railway, Toronto, has, we under-
stand, tendered his resignation in
cider. Haat he may help the "groat-
er production" movement by work-
ing on his father's farm near
town,
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MARKET 'Y011'R M'API.13 SUGAR,
There is a big market for maple
sugar and reaPle syrup in Canada',
the United States and in England,
Farmers who ain't fled local markets
should write to )ilontreal of lorolt-
April l8th icti8
SERE `" 5
Snappy, Stylish, Serviceable
FADELESS INDIGO SERGES are in' the SPOTLIGHT of
POPULARITY for men's and women's suits. They are made of only
the finest . uitralian wool in the hands of only skilled and competent crafts-
men. They are SOFT and PLIANT ---yet FIRM and STRONG.
They are rick in feel and ustre and will never grow "shim{" with use, nor
fade, They are the result of years of experience in the weaver's art.
INCIDENTALLY—We stock " INDIGO SERGE " in all
weights and prices.
If you like blue serge clothing --do not hesitate because your
last:one faded or got shiny. "BUY A FADELESS INDIGO SERGE"
because we are behind it with an absolute guarantee.
Our stock of GUARANTEED INDIGO SERGES is one of the
largest in Canada. Come in and see them.
WOMEN'S STORE
Dry, Goods, house Furnishings
phone 09
Next to Royal Bank
ROWN'B
MEN'S STORE
Custom Tailoring and
(phone 103) Men's Furnishings
Opposite Public Library,
Bagfield
Owing to the change made by the
recent Daylight Saving Act the hours
of service of the churches on the
Bayfield Circuit of the Methodist
Church will be as follows, commenc-
ing next Sunday and until further
notice : Bayfield, 12 o'clock a. m- ;
Sharon, 3.30 pm. ; Bethel, 8 p,m. ;
and the following Sunday, Bethel 11
a.m. ; Sharon 3.30 p,m, ; Bayfield, 8
p.m, Sunday school at Sharon and
Baylleld one hour earlier,
Rev, R. C. McDermid of Goderich
will occupy the pulpit of St. An-
drew's church on Sunday next,
Mts. Clarke of London is the guest
of Mrs. Brandon this week.
Mh'. Robt. Orr of the Sauble Line,
Stanley, purchased the business of
Mr. ,James Johnston S, Son and has
taken possession this week.
Miss Josie Stirling is spending the
week with her sister, Mrs. McLaren,
at Port Elgin, •
Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Evans., who sold
their household effects - by auction
last week expecting to leave the vi11
loge, have decided to remain and will
occupy Mrs. McDougall's cottage on
Keith Crescent,
Mr. and Mrs, J, IV, Stewart and
Mr, G. M, Holman, county clerk,
were the guests of Mrs. Stewart's
parents, Mr, and bIrs. John Pollock
on Sunday.
Mr. and Miss Darr and Miss Geddes
of Londesliere were the guests of the
foriner's sister, Mrs, George King, on
Sunday last.
Messrs. IJ, Lippert and F, Filsinger
of Kitchener called on Mr, 1i. W,
Erwin on Sunday last,
Stanley Township
Mr. John Deihl of Stanley has in-
vested in a tractor, an ;eight -horse
power coal oil engine, and has been
busy this last week or ten days cul-
tivating his land and getting it ready
for the seed. Mr, Deihl Inas Grade
use of a small engine for some time,
using it for the driving power for
many things . aboilt his farm and
buildings, het he has not used it .for
field work before, He believes it
will be a great boon in saving time
and labor and thus assisting in the
great work of production,
Varna.
Hallett Township
Mr. 11I. 13. Morrison one evening
last week entertained a number of
his friends in honor of his niece, Miss
Helen Morrison,, teacher at Oakdale,
who was home on vacation. Mr. Mor-
rison exerted himself to entertain his
guests and proved himself to be a
capable and successful host, The ev-
ening was very plea'santly spent in
music, .,games and dancing, The lad-
ies served a nice luneb, and all en-
joyed the evening.
On Friday evening last a large
number of the friends and neighbors
gathered at .the home of i'drs. E,
Tasker to say farewell to her prior
to her departure from the neighbor-
hood and to spend an hour or so ill
friendly intercourse, During the
course of the evening Mr. Lou Pea-
cock, on behalf of the company, read
a short and appreciative address to
Mrs, Tasker and Mrs. Peacock and
Mrs, Frank Glee, presented her with
a handsome leather chair and a jar-
diniere stand, Mrs. Tasker thanked
her friends very warmly for their
kindness and for the handsome gifts
and assured them that she would not
soon forget her associations with
them.
Tho remainder of the evening was
pleasantly. spent in music, games and
dancing, the company expressing be-
fore their departure their hope that
Mrs. Tasker and family would find
happiness in their new hone, Mrs.
Tasker has already moved notch of
her household effects to Clinton and
intends making her home there for
the present,
Following is a copy of the address
read
"Dear Mrs. 'Paster,—As the time
of your intended departure is draw-
ing near, we, as friends and neigh-
bors, desire to express our sincere
regret at your. removal from our
neighborhood. We ask you to ac-
cept
scept this chair and this jardiniere
stand as a slight token of the esteem
in which you have been held during
the many yca'ts you have resided
among us.. And now that you are
retiring from the more arduous dut-
ies of life, we lope you may long be
spared, to enjoy health and happiness
in your new lone.—Signed on behalf
of the friends and neighbors,"
Londesboro.
Mr. and Mrs, 'T'h'os. Atchison of
Gowanstown spent a 1(4' days at the
home of Mr, Tiros. Millar.
Mrs Frank Lee and little daughter
The April shipment of the Varna of 'Exeter a>,.e visiting with their
Patriotic ,5ocfetyv consisted or : Six grandmother, 'Mrs. John Len,
shirts, two suits of pyjamas and The regular meeting of the lied
thirty-one liodr socks Besides six; Cross Society will be held 00 friday
shirts and,elevice pair of socks sent of this week at the lrontn of Mrs.
to their own boys at the front, Abrey,
•
Holanesville
Rev, T. R. C'ourtice of Oil City,
Pa,, was a visitor from Friday until
Tuesday at the, parental home, that
of Mr. and Mrs, A. J, Cnuxtire. He
came over to see his 'other, who
has been quite ill during the past
couple of weeks, It is thought that
she 'is now beginning to amend,
On Sunday next the Mission Cir-
cle 'of the Methodist church is hav-
ing a special rally and appeal when
the Rev. A. E. Jones of Wesley
church, Clinton, will preach both
morning and evening.
Seeding is going on apace, the
ground brow being in very good shape
in certain locations,
Kippen
Mr, and Mrs. A. Noakes of Sea -
forth have become resident, of our
village. We welcome them and hope
they will enjoy their stay amongst
us.
We have heard of the death of
Mrs. John Steacy which occurred at
her home in Hensell on Tuesday
Horning. Mrs. Steacy was a kind
friend and her taking away which
came very suddenly is a ,sad loss to
her husband and two suns, her eldest
son Ernest is serving his country and
Is at present in France. The trews
of his another's death will be a
shock to him.
Mrs. A... McKenzie spent last week
with relatives at Goderich, Auburn
and Londesboro.
Mrs. W. I3, Johnston is not in the
best of health at present but her
many friends hope to hear of her
speedy recovery.
Mr. W, French is assisting Dir, F.
Upshall with his seeding. The weath-
er is ideal for getting in the erop.
Dr. and Mrs. Aitken and daughter
are spending the week with the fornt-
er's parents at Courtwrigirt.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex, Monteith have
returned home after a very pleasant
visit of four months iii—the South
with relatives, They enjoyed their
holiday amongst the orange groves
and vineyards. of that salubrious
clime.
Mr, and Mrs. Verne Terryberry, ac-
companied by Miss Nettie, were
guests at Sunday with Mr. anti Mrs.
Jas. McCiymont,
Rev, J. E. Jones preached an ed-
ucational sermon on Sunday last.
Mr. anti Mrs. Wesley French spent
the week,'et>d with Mr, and Mrs.
Wankle of Sectiortlt, They were
Weeds at Tort Elgin before coning
to this section of the reentry. Mr.
and Mrs, lWtlikle had the sad news of
the loss or a SOU in prance. 'Phey
have two other soma serving in the
army,
Wingbam.
Mrs. Carson is visiting her daugh-
ler, bIrs. Ted. Elliott of Detroit.
Mr, Ezra Pocock of the staff of the
Dominion Bank has been transferred
to Huntsville and left last week for
the northern town,
Mrs. A. Buttery is visiting with.
her daughter in London.
Miss Bertha Blackali has gone to
Toronto to take a position as sten-
ographer
tcnographer with the Royal -lir Ser-
vice.
Mr. W. J, King and Miss :erne;
S. Merkiey„daughter of .:lir, and Mrs.
Merkloy of near i3elmore, were quiet-
ly married by' the Rev. E. F. Arm-
strong at the Methodist parsonage
on April third.
The Women's Patriotic Society held
their semi-annual meeting recent-
ly and elected the following
officers : President, Mrs. C. G.
Vanstone 1st Vice, Mrs. Mc-
Kibben
liaRibbon ; second Vice, Mrs, J, Wil-
son ; Secretary, Mrs. Willis ; Treas-
urer, Mrs, Greer,
lli Enem
An extra uiee Vitagraph 7 -reel drams
featuring Charles Kent, Evart;
Overton and
Dainty Peggy Hyland
also a 1.reel Bobby Conuelly, in
Bobby's Country Adventure.
at Princess Theatre
Friday and Saturday
April 26 and 27'
Evenings 8.15 sharp,
ADMISSION 7c 1.5c 20e -
(Proceeds Part Patriotic,)
ElectrieWirin
and up-to'date Fixtures
of all ]sisds
Plumbing, Roofing,
Troughing and Furnace:
Work
Estimates Cheerfully Given
. & Sut
ter
Plumbers and Eleetrleians
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