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The Clinton New Era, 1915-06-10, Page 5Thursday,, June Udh,• 191x, al{ (;LINTON NEW Parr Silverware for Wedding Gifts. mos Silverware is most acceptable to the bride It is practically a int erishable and rad conveys u la'eting memiiry. i• No Bride can Have too Much Silverware It is valued because it is one of the, prime •necessities of the young housekeeper - she is proud to show it and she finds real use for it every day We Suggest Silverware as the Ideal Wedding Hilt We have a good assortment of Tea Sets, Bake and Car eerole Dishes, Dessert Sets. Bread and Sandwich Trays Butter Dishes, Ete. knives, Forks and Spoons of all Binds. W. n. IELLYAR JEWELER and OPTICIAN EYES' TES'T'ED FREE 444+4444444}*4444444444444 Over The Teacups p 44444444444444444+4+44++44 Rev. E. G. Powell preached + at Exeter on Sunday. Mr Will Watson, Blyth, was a visitor' in town on Friday last Mrs. Win. Cantelon spent a few days last week with friends in Mitchell. • Rev, kt, Fulton Irwin, Wheatley.spent the week end with his brother Mr J. A Irwin and also preached in Wesley Church on Sunday evening Mrs. E G. Powell and Master Earl spent Sunday at Exeter. Miss Couch, Toronto, is the guest of Mrs. Couch, sr., Ontario street. Mr Cleve Denbow, Brussels, ' spent Sunday with friends in town, Rev.- C, H. ` Hawke , who was a former resident of town took the services in Ontario Street Church on Sun day. Mr. James Stevens was attending Conference at St. Marys last week. Mr. J. A Irwin, President of the Huron Co. ' Temperance Workers, was one of three to wait on the Ontario L icense Board at Toronto last week. Mr. Wm. Crooks, after a serious ill. ness was able to call on his old friends in town on Saturday last. His old friends hope now , with the fine weather, he will have his usual good health Mr John Shaw was spending a few da ys visiting old friends at Brussels Mrs Phoenix and young son, Robert Joseph. Hamilton, are visiting Mrs Phoenix's parents, Mr, and Mrs. R J Cluff Mr and Mrs Wm Rath and Master Grant spent Sunday with Colborne friends Rev W J Spence, Chatham, was in town last week He was trying to get somebody to bring the Welsh Ladies Choir here, but nobody wanted to take the chance during war time. Dr C W Thompson was one of the deputation to wait on the new License' :Commission in regards to the Scott Act in Huron Co Mr. and Mrs. W. 13. Herr, Brussels, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Leslie Kerr. Messrs J. May, J. Govet, J. A. Brad- shaw, -motored to St. Marys w ith Alder- man Miller on Friday last and attended the Methodist Conference for the day. Mr. A. E. Bradwin, Goderich, was in town last week. The Event of The Season BK 3•DAY TRIM' ODgRICH to DETRO1T AND RETURN by the Magnifiesnt Steel Steamer GREYHOUND '4lcing Tuesday, June 15th 9.30 a.m. Returning leave Detroit, Thursday, :lune lith, 1 p.m. DON'T RISS IT Delightful trip down Lake Huron, St. ,Clair River and Lake, and the Detroit River -one of the most charming boat trips to be bad anywhere NEARLY TWO DAYS IN DETROIT Fare for Round Trip $1,50 'Codeliich llili,lid 11'ioa rllll lit, i�If@ndapt Jiinee 114111, 3' v;1111 The second, degree of Exeter Lodge For further information writeof Oddfellows motored to Seafomh ou White'Star-Line, Detroit, Mich. 'Thursday last to confer that degree' upon Pte. R. Walton, of the 33rd Battl., London, spent a few days at Clinton with his wire a rad` family. Mr Owen, New York,' was here during the past week .on business connected with' the Clinton Knitting Co. Reeve Stewart, 0n was calling Your Eyesig�V on old friends in town on Fridaylast. Mr. and Mrs J, W' Treleaven were at Lucknow attending the funeral of Mr. Yrc y�}r Treleaven'sbrother. la Essential Mr. Henry, Principal of the Dashwood Public School, 'and who has been taking enforced holidays on account of ill health is visiting in town, Mr,.J A.Irwin t • z u tear -hen at the 1 BiiicefieldSlatiodist Crutch ou Sun- day ftc i o "i t t ou�a Y � 1 s Mrs R "T."Smith; Scbtland,'Ont.,''• is visiting friends in town. Mrs,Axon, sr., leaves this week to visit old friends and relatives around Cayuga Miss Clete Ford; was in London, this week, Mr. Jas. Cornish left on Satueday to visit relatives and friends in and around Oshawa. Mrs. Frecl Meadows and babe of Guelph, are. visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Medd. Mr.n 1 • k ing a d Mrs, Jtac Dowding and children, of Chicago, are spending a few days with the former's mother, Mrs Dowding, King street. Mrs. Dowding,sn., expects to leave shortly for Peterboro, where,she will spend the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Chas.Lovett announce the engagement of their second daughter, Mary Ethel, to Mr Howard F. 'Williams, tbe'niarriage to take place this mouth. Supt. Davidson,of the. G T. R.,paid Clinton a call on Tuesday. Mr. R. E. Manning was in Toronto on Friday attending the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. John Trick. The de- ceased was the fourth daughter of the late William Treble, Miss Alice Fraser, Goderich, is the guest of Mrs. T. McKenzie, jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rutledge, of Winnipeg, are guests with the foriner•s parents; Rev. Dr and Mrs. Rutledge. Mrs. Case and Miss Jessie Case, Sea - forth, spent Tuesday with Mrs. Bowden. Mrs, Rachel Mothershead and cousin Miss Mayme Garrett, from Washington, D. G., were here on Thursday last while en -route to Bay- field for the summer. Mins. John Daymeot and Hiss Jean Dayment Left Tuesday afternoon for Eossevnin, Manitoba. They will be away three months visiting old friends and relatives. Rev, W. J. McBain, who has just been elected President of the Hamilton Methodist Conference, is a former resident of Huron, and for a time was stationed on Londesboro Circuit. Rev. A. E. M. Thompson, elected Secretary of London Conference, is a native of Huron, being a son of Mr. Thompson, the well-known lumber Man of Goderich. The old friends of Robin 0. MacPherson, Ottawa, (second son of the late D. F. MacPhersou,of Clinton) will regret to know that he recently had to undergo an operation for appendicitis and is at present in Boston where he is said to be recover- ing, though slowly, Miss H. Y, Bell, B. A., London, is spending a few weeks in town. Mr. Ross Forbes, who teaches school in Waterloo Co., spent the week end at the parental bone. Be made the trip on his motor cycle. i9 In Times of Peace In Times of War 111r. Thos. Ginn, Detroit, was here for a few days visiting his mother who is seriously ill. Mr Ginn is one of Hnllett's old boys that has done well at the Oity of the Straits. Mr, Wm. Thompson, Toronto, was calling on old friends in town this week. Mr. Harrison Wiltse, who attended the London Conference at St Marys, at representative of Ontario Street Ghnrch, informed the New lira that 20 years ago he attended as a delegate when Conference was held at Strathroy and was surprised to meet many laymen whom he met so many years ago. Frank Buchanan, Wingham, was in town on Monday. Mts. W. L. Townsend, Beantford,is a visite', inClintonvicinity (r 7tdn mid V1G it for a Y short time. Mr. Percy Town was called to Seaforth last week owing to the serious condition his mother was in, She diecl.Sunclay and a more extend- ed notice is given on our local page. Mr. Thos. Shepherd, Rattenbnry street, passed his 84th birthday on-, Saturday least: This is the first time Mr Sheppard has failed to spade his garden. The New Era wishes him health and comfort in this the even- ing of his days. •.4.+.^.,s•+•4+•+••••••••• District News. Summerhill The following is the report of S. S. No. 12. Goderich and Hullett for the month of May. Names in order of daily percentage: -Sr. 4 -Jean Lindsay, Cora Jervis, John Townshend, Mervyn Farquhar. Jr. 4 -Bessie Lindsay. Sr 3 -Nellie Beacom, Jean Farqunar, Hilda Forbes, Mary Wright. 2 -Norman Wright, Mabel' Wright, Eddie Johnston, Walter'Forbes,Robert Johnston, Sr 1 - Russel Jervis, 1 -.Elva Smith,; Ada Biggins, Ray Mason; Elmer Sunderscib.. •-5-E. B. Holland, teacher. Exeter A very quiet wedding was solentuived on Wednesday last at James' Street Church,when Miss Venetta Johnson was united in marriage to Mr. Albert Kernick of Usborne. After a short honeymoon the young.couple will reside on the groom's farm, on Thames road. The funeral' of the late Mrs. Dearing, of Elizabeth took place from her' late residence, on Saturday, , June 5, to the Exeter Cemetery for internettt. The Patriotic Club. held a sheet shower in the Main Street Methodist Church on Friday evening, after which lunch \vas served. A number of ladies each donated a sheet and some 140' sheets' were contributed: several candidates, 52Failing Vision -an enemy CC to couirert find pleaeure-can.,at� be nursed into rimmed m 1 condi Hen'' ,as•' e, hat- b � >,l s Deur• . , G a 1'. fi ,, rte o a I cos d ou u and orf a ergr d; ad jested -meet the necessary requirerneuts. To be at war with your eyes is taking a dangerous chance -a condition that meed not exist. Avoid all end" folly by wearing glasses that will n sure happiness and content went. `i. a7!!lOW� A A. J. Grigg 31 cis Jeweler and Optician Issuer of Marriage Licenses Varna James Lamont passed away at London on Monday in his 62nd year. Deceased had been in failing health for some time and his death was not unexpected He lived for many years in the state of Washington, returning to Ontario about a year ago. The remains were brought to the home of his mother, Mrs. James Elder, Varna and the funeral held on Wednesday, interment taking place in the Bayfield cemetery. Mensal]. Mr. and Mrs, Wm Glenn, of the Township of Usborne, met with a serious accident here Saturday morning when a horse they were driving became frightened at the automobile standing on the side of the road and bolted,throw ing the wagon in which they were against another vehicle and then on to a telegraph pole. The aged couple were thrown out and Mr. Glenn sustained a broken leg, while Mrs. GIenn was injured internally. Seaforth The death of Mrs Ellen Halmstad wife of Francis Helmeted, K. 0,, P. M , occurred at her home on Goderich street west on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Holmstad who had been in poor health for some time, was 60 yeers of age and is survived by her husband but no family, She was a faithful and valued memher of St, Thomas Church, Following a stroke of paralysis Mrs. Henry Town passed away at her home on George street on Sunday after nn Sunday afternoon. Mrs Town was 72 years of age and is survived by her husband and a family of four sons: Thomas, of South Bend, Ind.; George Wroxeter; Sidney, of Chicago; and Lieut. Percy. Clinton; and one daughter, Mrs- Bartcliff, of New York who were all present at her bedside when the final summons came. London Road Mr and Mrs Henry Peacock and Mrs. Jes Nott visited at Mr L. Peacock's home, Hullett; on Sunday. The London Road League have de cided to hold their picnic in Mr. Peacock's bush about the first week in Juiv, Mr. George Hanley is beautifying his house with a coat of paint, Mr, and Mrs, John Hunter and Master Robbie visited at the old home over the week end. League meets next Tuesday night at the home of Mr. Will Falconer. On Tuesday Mrs. Henry Peacock visited her cousin, afr Ben Mason,who is under the weather. ®000000000000000009000000® Local News COOKI DS.600000008600000osm BAND TONIGHT. • The Clinton Kittle Band wild give noir open air concert tonight, weather permitting. ^•or the re- mainder of the month the Band still pla,f on Tucoday evenings ccs they heves engagements for Th ursday, MIGHT HAVE DROWNED. Last Saturday afternoon blaster Clyde Wheatley;' ton rat Mr, ana Mrs. Wallaed Wheatley with a crowd 'of bays, were at the river bathing. Tice youngg;; lad got bc1. gond hil depth, andibut for the prompt actio.•{ of Ernest Hall, of the New Era c(taf1, there might have been. a different - otory to �td1. DIRECTING THE STREET TRAFFIC. Saturday evenings have also been a bad night for people' walking to get hroorir(at the, bank 'c'oeners, owing tn. the crowds, on the streets and to the numerous au�toes and rage (driving (up and clown, but things changed last Saturday and a yew order came into foree, Chief Wheatley and Police Sergt, Welsh made all rigs' and zutoos seep to the eight and also confusion was Ilessenstd;, DEA Tx310I M1 -S. JUDD.. The death of -Mrs. Thomas' Judd cccurred thio (Thursday)) morning al 3 o'vlock; .after can illness of many months+ and rafter (a brave and heroic struggle. Her sutfer•- ings ba's'er been host sevet;e• fBut sync herr been patient t•.nd eincom- piaining. She leaves oto mourn her lose, besides .her husband, e family of eight cleilctreneetw'o" boys zna s!i girls,• ea? all of these !there vill be -the warmest and truest eyutp:thy, Mre. Judd was helote:. by all who knew her, and her de- ceiaea avill`b. deeply regretted, ,The funeral: takes' piece lon Satur-- clay at• 2,3({-i it the aftern'oon, Serer vice at the fiiml.ty home int 2�o'elock. e0i.•e•ma.i.®ns0o'1o0eweY.moff9 .ieMes eeeesmoeeN.O. s s ®MorkeisClinton . n moi•mOOof/Oeeeeee0eeosesemmoA • e00e01seesoess000•OrO0i Wheat 13 1:50, Oats 66c. Butter e6ct o 27e. Eggs 19e. Cattle 8.50. Sheep 8, 50. 0 Lambs 9.50, Hogs' s' 9 ,2 5. I Bartley 78 'to 80. {, Peas 1.25, to L35. Hogs 8.90, ' • Eggs 18 to 19. Butter; 20 to 21. I Wheat 1.30. Oats 500 to 55e. Buckwheat 65 to 70. Barley 65-70.. Peas 122 b. Shorts 30.00. Bran 28.00. y i Hay for bailing 12.00 and .13.00 DISTRICT NEWS• Porter's Mill MA Miss Emily Rout ledge of Goderich,is ; visiting at'L'• M. Woods, Mrs. Wesley Vandenburgh and TO The New Era children and Annie Weston are spend. 2 ing a few days with friends at Correspondents : Sd Lucknow. Mrs McDougall returned to her home in London last week. News matter mailed to The Mr Russell of Blackhorse, visited in New Era in unsealed envelops% the neighborhood last week. • } does not come under the postal classification of 'letters' and will not require the special war tax Constance Mr. Ben Snell and Mr. David Chap man visited friends in Hamilton for a few days. Mr Harvey Colclough spent a few days with friends near Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Jas Dale and family spent Saturday and Sunday with friends at Fullerton. Mr. Bert Irwin, Alma, has been hired for a school teacher in place of Miss Campbell who resigns at holidays. Mr. and Mrs. John Riley and children of Brucefield spent Sunday theuests of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Riley. Blyth The band is now commencing to get a solid footing, and on Friday night a meeting was held in G. A. Taylor's restaurant for the purpose of organizing when the following officers were appoint ed: President, Rev, T. I•I. Fair;secretary, J. M. I-Iamilton; treasurer, Dr McTag gart; managing committee, Dr. Milne Messrs N. A. Taylor; S, H. Gidley, J. B. Tierney and J. Robinson. A committee was also appointed to purchase instru ments. The prospects are now bright fora great many wanting to join the band and before long, under the leader ship of S. H. Gidley, who is one of the best teachers and cornet players .in this part, the Sand should be able to render some sweet selections. The West Conservative Association met Friday evening for the purpose of appointing delegates to the Winghant convention on Tuesday and also to look after the.getting' prospective voters on the list. The Woman's Institute held a sec cessful garden party on the lawn of Russell Richmond on Thursday night, which was well attended and a good program furnished. The receipts amount ed to over 8100, which will be handed to the Red Cross Fund. The following articles were shipped by the Red Cross Circle to headquarters last week: Six large pillows, 2 small pillows with 2 pairs of pillow slips to match, 20 sheets, 36 pillow slips, 3 hospital bed shirts, 51 crash towels, 17 handkerchiefs, 3 flannel shirts, 26 pairs socks, 165 bandages, 144 large surgical bandages, 252 small surgical bandages, 1 parcel old linen,1 parcel cotton. Goderich Township The following is the report of S, S. No. 11, f r a o :May, names in order of merit: -Sr. 4- Myrtle Powell, Mabel Castle, Pearl Churchill, Verna Elliott, (equal); Elsie Ferguson, Ruby Churchill. Jr 4 -Francis Powell, Richard Welch. Jr. 3 -Clifford Castle, Glen Ferguson, Frank Welch, I•Iarold Currie. Sr 2 - Elmer LeBean. Jr, 2- Teddy Welch, Arthur LeBean. Sr. Pt. 2- Stanley Hanna, Laura Currie, Alfred LeBean, Jr. Pt 2 -Elmer Trick, Oliver Ferguson. Printer -Melvin Elliott, Dorothy Welch, Verna Colclough, Maxim LeBean,- Erma Diehl, teacher. On Wednesday of last week at the home of the bride's parents, Pleasant Hills Farm,Blanche Uaroline,youngest est daughter of Mr and Mrs George Tebbutt was ire in a unibed marriage e g to Mr Wilfrid son f J Cox, of Mr Alex Cox of the Out Line. The ceremony was performed by Rev R J McCormick of Holmesvi le The bride entered the drawing room leaning on the arm of her father while the wedding march was being played by her sister, Mrs Fred Pickard The bride wore a handsome gown of white shantung silk, and a veil caught up with Pearls over one hundred years old She carried a boquet of roses, carnations and ferns The couple were unattend. ed At the conclusion the wedding feast was partaken of and Mr and Mrs Oox left on the afternoon train for a honeymoon trip to Toronto and points east The beautiful wedding presents testify both popularity of bride and groom They will start housekeeping on the Cut Line under the hearty good wishes of all their many friends, Brucefield Miss Grainger, trained nurse, is home after, nursing Dr. Harburn. V. S. of Seaforth, through an attack of typhoid fever. Rey. H. D. Cousens, London,gave an illustrated lecture on the war in Union church on Wednesday evening, Despite the inclement weather there was a good gathering and all speak in complimentary terms of the lecture, Di Mein tosh, V. S., Jiaspurcha0ed a new Ford auto, The sacraments of the Lord's Supper was dispensed in Uninn church on Sabbath, when 13 new members were received. Mr James Moodie still continues to improve and is able to he rap again. Thomas Wheeler has the agency for the McCormick Company and is setting up machinery by his black. smith shop. The recent rain was much welcomed but the crops are in need of more. Cm less fn- less more ram comes soon the hay crop will be very short. Most of the farmers are busily en• gaged putting in their bean crop this week. There will be a large acresgge sown. Some farmers have already contracted with a buyer at 81,90 per bushel. Alex Ross and wife, Cargill, were the guests of James Allan over Sun- day. - Richard Buckler has moved into the house lately vacated by Jol n Comoro"). Wedding hells will be ringing in this vicinity this week, Rev. Beverley TLitchen, Hamilton was the guest of his mother, Mee. John Kitchen, last week. Stanley The following is the May monthly report of S. 8. No.14, Stanley. Name in order of merit: -5th-R, L. McOly. wont, W. C. 13. Johnston, G. McOIy- mont. Sen fourth -Anna Fisher, L B. Hyde and Harold Rathwell, equal; W. LI Oollons. Sr, third - Ella Fisher, G. T. Cooper, A, R. Parsons. Sr. second -L. S. Near, D. M. Faster. W. A. Ross. Second Part - Lloyd Workmen, 0. Anderson, A. 'Miner. First Part -G. Harvey, J. McKenzie, E. F. Anderson and E. Foster, equal. The best spellers in the monthly spell- ing matches were:--5th-'R. L. r1Io. Ulymont. Sr. 4th -Anna Fisher. Sr. 3rd --G, Fairbairn. Sr. 2nd- `V, J. Rose. Ir. 2nd and second part -Lloyd Workman. -W. H. Johnston,teacher. The following item from the "Oommoner" Valdez Alaska will be of interest to our readers The John T Hall, Music Putlishing Company of New lock, recently offered valuable prizes to induce people to write sentimental, summer and comic songs The company offers three prizes for the purpose of uncovering hidden talent, sometimes where least expected, In the recent contest nine songs were selected from the thousand submitted, three of them sentimental, three comic and three summer songs, One of the three sentimental songs selected was written by Mrs James Gilmour the wife of the well known Alaska miner The song that has the largest sale within three menthe from date of publication is to receive a 5250 prize, the second $150 and the third 3100, together with accumulated royalties The title of this prize song is "I ani longing love for you' The music by Evezelt J' Evans, New York Mr Thos Campbell had the mis fottune to lose a fine mare on Saturday of last week Mrs Thos Gilmour, Turnberry, re turned to her home this week after a two weeks visit to friends and relatives in this district Miss Charlotte Johnston went. to London last Friday to visit her sister Mrs Metcalfe. She was accompanied by Miss Mary Metcalfe who has been visiting here for some time Mullett More Frost This section had a good rain on Monday Mrs Wm Lawson has returned from her trip to California to her home on the 7th Con , Mrs Lawson was away about six months, Robt Watkins had his driving shed raised on Tuesday Mrs Morrell and son, Harold, spent a few days with Winghara friends last week Londesboro A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr and Mrs Marshall Braith waite on Wednesday, June Oth at high noon when their daughter, Alice Verna was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Joseph Herbert Vodden son of Wm Vodden, Hullett The bride entered the parlor leaning on the arm of her father to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Della Braithwaite, sister of the bride and took her place under a canopy ot evergreens and white astors The bride was prettily gowned in a bridal dress of white poplin dechene, trimed with lace and satin and carried a shower boquet of white carnations and geraniums The ceremony was performed by Rev 0 0 Kama the Pastor, after congratulations the guests to the number of 40 sat down to a eumptous' dinner Mr and Mrs Vodden left on the afternoon train for London amid showers of confitti, the bride travelling in a gown of navy blue silk with coat to match and white net hat trimed with white and blue silk flowers, on their return they will reside on the beautiful farm of the grooms on the Oth Con Tte bride was the recipient of many use fol and handsome presents which shows the high esteem in which they are held The grooms gift to the Organist was a necklace set with amyathist and, brilliants All join in wishing them both a happy life Brucefield The annual meeting ot the Bible Society was held on Wednesday last when the agent, Mr Cousins was present A good report was read by the Secretary Treasurer, Mr Baird showing the returns for last year were good Collections will go about the congregations for the offerings as usual Mr Andrew Foote has moved into hie new home at Bannockburn Hay will be very short this year. Mrs a,larke, Dakota, and two daughters are visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs McGiteen, Stanley Thos .Colville, I'ncicersiuith, still very poorly with rheumatism Alex hose •and' wife of Cargill, are -the guest of Slss James Allen, Tucker' .117.013'„D E S For Women•algid Children Our stock of Wash Dresses is now very complete and pretty, and the very best value your money can buy. We have the little Dresses and Rompers for the wee tots at ,25c, 350 and 50c, and the better dresses in white and col rE ff: om APC •tO ladies-P#ou 4".)reS es from'$1tto: special value at $1 $z.2 5• See our Special Vales in Shoes At the present time we are showing some wonder- ful values in women and children's Patent Colt Button Boots and Pumps. These goods are made of, the best of stock and will give excellent satisfaction and at the same time very moderately priced, Full stock of Sandals and Tennis Shoes We can Save you Money on your Shoe Bilis It whi pay you to Try Us Plumsteel Bros. Small Profits Afore Business smith Mrs Rose, Seaforth, the attest of her daughter, Mie Wm 'Berry (hr Sabbath last there was 18 new coinmunicants in the Pres hvterian church. The pastor Rev H Woods,is much encouraged in his work Gunois Hill, Tuckersmith , who lately left for the front has reached England safely. Jonn Landesborough and wife of Winnipeg with have been visiting at the home of to m, lticoat left this week to visit relatives at Brussels. Dr. David McIntosh has bought a new Ford automobile from Mr, Daly, Seaforth. are going to make a clear dash for port no one knows where. Water tight i compartments and steerage bunks are all closed and privates occupying them have to sleep on deck. Everyone must III wear his life -belt all day long, and Wednesday night we must sleep with them on and fully dressed. No music not even bugles are to be sounded and no lights shown. Everything has been made ready to have the engines speed up The 24th Battalion, of which our soldiers consist, have 100 sharpshooters placed on duty. May 19th We have been tacking back and forth in the Bay of Biscay waiting for the convoy. The life -boats are out and everyone has his life -belt on, but no one must be seen on deck. Everything is very quiet and the captain appears anxious, The engines are ready with highest steam pressure and soldiers are detailed to assist the stokers. This is rather an interesting experience and of the kind one is not likely to forget. 3 p. m. The destroyer has arrived and every- one is smiling. She is a bird and cuts through the water like a knife. It was interesting to see the change of attitude on board when she arrived. Later we were joined by two other destroyers and now, with all lights out, we are making full speed into port. Have reached Plymouth at 7 a, m. We passed half, a dozen training ships with soldiers in white linen suits train ing. Among them were several small middies. One of the training ships was Nelson's flag ship, Victory. We also sighted an English submarine steaming along on the surface. Plymouth is very picturesque and pretty town with a fine harbor. It has long protecting breakwaters and large dry docks. Leaving Plymouth about 12 o'clock,we'arrived in London at 5 and drove directly to the High Commission er's office. The man in charge called the roll and tomorrow we get our direc tions from the War Office. ' May 21 We have a week in London to be out fitted, and then we go to an officer's training camp for a month's training, either Aldershot or Limerick. I go to Limerick. -- At the High Commissioner's office I met Miss Dancey and Miss Neatens, of Seaforth. Births, Marriages dt BIRTHS HOLMES-In Clinton, June 5th, to Mr, and Mrs. W. S. 14, Holmcs,a daughter. DEATHS. HOLMSTEAD-In Seaforth,June Oth, Mrs Ellen Hoitnstead, beloved wife of Francis Holmstead, K 0 , aged 06 years TOWN -In Seater h, June6th,heloved wife of Henry Town, aged 72 years Or. Macklio Writes About Nis Trip To England Mrs. Macklin, of Goderich has had some interesting letters from her husband Dr. Macklin, who lett a few weeks ago for England, where he will be engaged professionally • at some of the base hospitals, or in France. Extracts from his letters under different dates, some of which were written on board ship and some after landing follow: May IGth I would not tell you this news if the letter did not reach you after the clanger is past. There are enough life -boats to hold all those on board, roughly 1800. The boats- are numbered and I am assigned to No. 18. They are large boats, each holding from 50 to 60. When the whistle blows steadily for four minutes everyone must rush to his berth, seize his life -belt and put it on as quickly as possible and line up before his boat, when the roll is called. We sleep with our life -belts under our pillows. The large boats are lowered just above reach of water and are kept ready always, while others are in perfect shape. During the night that we will be put on shore all the soldiers will lie on deck with life -belts on and we will have to sleep on ours. All sentries on duty wear life -belts. Our life -boats and belts would be practically useless if we met a submarine, as we would probably be shot. Thesoldiers so liars s sena to be in great spirits and seem to be having the time of their lives, except the sick ones. � MINOR LOCALS. All ,1112( 'Ministers are home from Conference. The farmers rof Markham are clubbing togethin• to 'buy sprayers. The "usual June frosts" came in May title year. Let us hope the to 1 is paid. The "bang'' is coning into 'lash - ion again its a method of hair cut- ting No doubt thief is a result the war, Those when' either cannot or will r at go abroad to fight the Ger- man menace con at least stay a, home and swat flies, May 18th The most interesting matter before us just now is submarines. New orders for safety are issued every day, and we 1 summeOoiweil r Keeping Cool We can help you solve the problem of keeping coos and comfortable during the warm days of the hot season. Are Vou ready for it We have ready for your inspection, the newest in Light Summer Shoes to suit everyneed may - � you have. For the Street, House or Sports. Children's Slipper s A full range of Misses and ChildrenPumps and 's � Slippers. From' 85t,to $2,25 per pair. s Women'sWhite Canvas Pumps In plain, two -strap or Colonial style $1.5o to $2.00 per pair A complete assortment of shoes always in stock for all the,Summer Sports Clinton geseeevezezenisetrassweramesaniessand e+.ase l _