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The Clinton New Era, 1915-12-02, Page 1,HE CLINTON 'NEW ERA IsvanarNasmiwoallaara• CLINTON ONTARIO THURSDAY DECEMBER 2 1915 Established 1865, Vol. 50, No. 2g „ II W. H. Kerr & Son, Editors and Publishers vyvvvvvwvvvvvvvvv•ovvvvvvvrovvinnAneowkAAAAAAAAAN.A.v. GIFTS FOR CH RI STMAS •GET THEM EARLY. Ebony Goods -A complete range. Ivory Goods -New goods just in. Mirrors -A great variety. Hand Bag,s -All new goods. Safety Razors -All the gond makes. Shaving Brushes, Strape, Etc, Fountain Pens, Periumes -Floral extracts, new goods, Leggets Chocolates -We are just introducing this make ol Candy to Clinton, and we are prepared to hack up the statement, that they are superkr to any other make on the market, A fine Christmas'gift. Our prices move our goods. Best Quality Drug Store The Reeall Store W. 8. R... 80 IL-mms Phm.B. 4.040,0.0.40/10VVVVVYWWWWWVVV vo,A0VVVYVVVVVYVvVYVVVVVVVW 140,040.01VVYVVVVVYVVVVVVVVVVVVMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAAAAAAA - I Tile Royal gal* OF CANADA i Capital Authorized $25,000,000 Capital paid up .... 11,560.000 Reserve and undivided profits 13,500,000 Total Assets ........ • • ... 185,000,000 3S30 13 Ft _A. INT401ADE.1*. > , with World-wide CpTuneetions i Interest Allowed on Saving's Deposits General Banking Business Transacted. 3 3 IL EllANIIING, Manor, Cligoll Branch 1 1( , 4,0.1.00vvvwvvvvv1vvvvyavvvvvovvvvvvvy vvvvv vkovvvvvvvvvv M=.1=••••••••••••.••••=00ft VaidereN **••••••••••• ******00•044p •40.00•••••00110444,40•••••••• 4 • I • Ordered Deady.to-Wear clothing Clothing • Gift -Giving Made Easy When the problem of something to give "him" for • Christmas comfronts you, as it always does at this ; season of the year, turn to this store for relief. Every ; line of goods we carry offers a suggestion tor a man • or boys Christmas. You can't go wrong here. Look over the list and see4f you do not see something that you know will be / 4 0 • Neckwear • Gloves Suspenders Umbrellas • Underwear * •. Shirts JUST THE THING. • . • Wool Caps Tweed Caps Bath Robes Pyjamas ' Night Robes Sweater Coats Suits Overcoats Raincoats Fancy Vests Cuff Links • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • * • • • • • • • • • 4 4• • • • • • • • • • • * • • • • Hosiery • • • * • • With just three weeks to do your buying, we• ; would hint that you make your selection early, whil9 • • a the picking is at its best. * • • * e • • f We'll assist you in every way we can. and will make any exchange you desire after Christmas. Stow6wby•7:. • Read The New Era next week 1-*ttiVeiitioMiAmfitiWWY Locai News mitikmRA.Romoslowi.A4 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT ' FOR NOVEMBEP. 1915, The higliest maximum tempera- ture was 85' on ldh. and lith. Th lowest minimum temperature was 22' onentli. The highest range was 25' on 1st and 12th. The low- est range :1' on the 16th.The paeans; for the month were 'Maxi- munu 18 , minimum 32.60° and lenge 1213 . The total rainfall was, 318 inches. Fall wheat is looking fair. A skiff of snow -on the ground on 30th. the streams are filling up. mild month. Farm -Work well advanced. BELL IWAN AGER AT, GODERICH This week Mr. Ray Rumball took er the Bell Telephone office at Goderich, as manager. This move will necessitate the iemoval from town of Mr, and Mrs. Rumball, and their many friends will regret this this move. Rey has been connect-, cd with the Bell Telephone for for many years. and has also taken a lively interest in hockey, baser hal)/ and lacrosse. The New Era joins with his many friends in con- gratulating, him on his promotion. They will move as soon as possi- hle. TITRNIIN G E VORYTRIN G 'I 0 GOOD USE. Before. the public school gave their Patriotic concert Principal Bouck bought ym as of white cot- ton, and after having them sewed intoa hig curtain set to work with colored chalks and made a fine scene for the background of the rtage. After the concert was over John Chinaman had the job of washing: the curtain, after which it was ripped and the Model School girls have been making pillow slips for the Red Cross out of the cotton Now if that's not putting eve] y-. thing to gond use -we dont know what you would call it. JUDOSE DOYLE RESIGNS Judge Bernard Louis Doyle, of Gaderich, senior judge et Heron County, has resigned. He has attain ed the age of compulsory retirement. There are also vacancies in the judge ships of the Ontario connties,of Ron frew, Prescott end RIMSPII, Kent, Haldimand and Victoria, Halibuiton. Judge Dnvle was horn at Dundas, Ont., in 1840. He received his edeca Hon at the old Goderich Grammar School and foe many years prseticed law in that town. He wasa member of the Town Council of Goderich and was mayor during 1880 and 1581 He was made junior judee in 1853 and senior judge in MO. He is a member of the congregation of St, Peter's Ito man Cat h;lie'Clitirch at Goderlth, 4. • The Morrish Clothing ro Agent for C. P. R. Telegraph Co. f eee A Square Deal for Every Man 4 ii••••••••••••••••••••••••, •14#4•••••••••••••••••••••• The New Era to the end of 1915 for 5cTHE BUB GROCER Phone 48 Or. Macdonald Has Resigned as Editor Mr, Stewart Lyon Managing Editor -Executive Work Oner- ous to Fc rmer Chiet. After, having 'been conneefeo with the Tot onto Globe in the Op- acity of managing editor for the past thirteen years, Dr. J. A. Ma c- dlon.ald has resigned from that position. Foe some years past Dr. Macdonald desired to be relieved of his charge' of the editorial ar d reportorial staff so that he cold,' bq free for editorial writing ad to engage in literary work II, othcij departments of the paper. The( board of ,directors accepted his request and have lippointed Stewartl Lyon, who has been asso- ciated, with him for the past five years in the editorial management, to succeed, him. Die Macdonald has held the oS- fine of managing editor for thirteen years, but in the latter half of this period much ,of hie time has been 'taken by the lecture pla forte chiefly in the 'United Statea and the duties of his positilon have fallen largely upon Mr, Lyon. It is announced that Dr. Macnnnalcl will continue to contribute to the editorial page. Before becoming connected with The Golobe Mr. Macdonald was editor of The Westminster, the of- ficial organ of the Presuylerian church in Canada, Th it Dr. is a brotheneinelaw ,cif Mrs. (Dr.( Gandier and is expected to address a public meeting here at tibe near future. New Fruits Some kinds of fruits are ex• ceedingly scarce.- We have a full stock to offer. Seeded Raisins (Dragon) pkg 10c Seeded Raisins (Monarch) 2" 25e Seedless Raisins pile 15e Seedless Raisins, loose per lb 15c Valencia Raisins per Ib 18c Currants per poxnd 150 Dates per pound 10c Figs per pound 100 New Peels, Prunes. Apricots and Peaches. SUGAR -The market is very firm and will advance. Note our low prices. The Store of Quality W. T. O'NEIL [ O609000009060000ocesoos000es00000sosos00000000esioomeetreseetaaeaasaaaaaaaeseassaaos • • • bother Term for the Clin.t. on Pound and im Election 1 asaseeameaaacaseeowaeseesaa aowassessaaaeaseaceameseeos easeqoaseetasaaaamea•••0000 The time of the year is at hand Era fdels sure that the town • of collect upon to seek re-election when we begin to take stock of I Clinton would be doing a goon are. -N. Ball in St. Andrew's ward: our town Council and size up what 1 thing in placing him back with Wm. Walker is St, jame's ward; H. it has accomphshhd. In some re- epects this was an "off" year, col.inell end save possibiy • eso E HOrkei ln St. ..rohn's ward • and A es- l-4'1111th It would cost h&IM Dr, Evans in St. George's ward, e eetme, which would then bely satisfying a few.These gentlemen are eligible for The Council has exercised a care- iles(elfection so that all the rate- lul of every de.partment payers, need to do is to fill out and in so doing deserves another the nomination forma for Mayor, teim by acclamation, sinless an iSPIM develops sn tho meantime Eeeve and Council, Public Utilities which would justify a contest. Commission; and the School Truse Utilities Commission. tees end 1916 business Can be done The retiring member of ver Pub; by o'd hea.191o. The New Era ds whose only crime was lie Utilities COMMiniOn is Dr. Shaw eeonomy pi pecially in the line of public im- provements, Mayor Jacksoe and his associates have adhered rather closely to a Policy of econoany and this. as every ratepayer knows has kept our taxes down to 29k mills, despite the extra County tax and Ontario Government tax. Wo will admit that the Council may have been at fault at minor work around town, such as repair- ing s:dewalks. roads in some places and other items, but on the whole they, Wove out to keep down ex- penses and the tax rate and; they has been able to eto so. Mayor Jackson is now complet., nig his second yaer, but the New womhive d to have the opinion of and no cf,oulit the Dr can be in- • , others and throws open its duced to hold office for anoreier term. columns for short aid to the poiret, Selma), 'Trustees. et el n from the ru atepayers nder their own signatures. This fast The various trustees who will be clausd will be sttictly adheres too. • ,..-----------_,..-, - 0708eaeaseamaesseetuvearcoa esee•aaa•aaasaaeaosaaam oao asaaaaaaataageaease,sasessee a a e e a 1 Information OH Parcels to OVerSeaS Soldiers in Frame CP 00 9 F N 0 O g O 0 a. 0 aeoeatteeceentealaeosPeseseeta sosasericaperiattentasetieutoties seasasaseaaaaeaGoesoimeo. The' post office department of Czu :idol has issued the following statement regarding postage fon parcels going to ;the troops in Prance The department is in receipt ot applications to, have parcels ad- dressed to our soldiers in France sent free or at reduced rates of postage, there evidently being an impression that the . gepartment has control .05 ,these rates ard Could do as it wished, out this is nott so, as the question of postage is fixed byt international ,agree- ment,, so that it is not within the power of the Canadian post office department to undertake to carry the parcels free 0.- lat a redmicid rata 05 pdst4age. internee tional law, proyisiion is Made for the free transmission of parcels for prisoners of war, but tehia mLeanazecta•acaanammaaasesa • Government's Statement on Wheat Commandeering • • • a • aossoo•aassaesoaaeonmeesesesaceaaaassaaaesseaseaooas 000•020••••000*60•90660000 privilege does not extend to par- , These are exactly the 'tsaMe cols for troops engaged in active charges which existed for years service, nor is it within the power e' of the department to so extend l'"ween Canada, England and The rate of postage required on I ,France before the war and are the parcels addressed to the troops de I result of an agreement or convene, pends upon the location of the addressee, If the addressec is in England applies, which 11 15c .per pound; whilst, if he is in France, tho parcels are subject tol the, rates applicable Id parcels foil tion made between these countries and Canada, and as these count - lies have not agreed to lower their rates between England and Prance, which are. „So follows; Trance. Canada has to pav to them 1 pound $ .32 1 thd same'rates as before the war 2 pounds .48 ,40 I 13 i and must charge the same postage pounds 4 pounds .01 5 pounds .72 6 pounds ,S0 7 prainds SS 8 pounds 1 02 0 pounds 1.10 10 pounds 1 18 11 rounds 1 26 i In all cases parcels for the troopsi must be addressed care I Army Post Office, Loudon, ling., but this do not in any way affect the rate of postage which depends entirely, upou Um location of the addressee. 00**00006••••••••••0•••••• a•aaaaaaaeoai...,,' ,,Aseueaseaaaa: • • 0 • 0 Ottawa, Nov, i"e.-Tho following offirial statement was issued by the Government tn.-night The{ phenomenal crop of wheat irk the Canadair) west has brought upon the Government the duty of assisting to the farthest extent possible jn ite marketing. The rupply of wheat the world over is known to have been abundant, and the importance of taking ad- ventags of every opportemity to for the disposing of our grain is on that account the great- er, ,For many Months the Govern- ment has been in toucliewith the British authorities with a.view to procuring 01dors from the United .Kingdom and the allied Govern- ments, in m der that the utmost share of the consuming demane in those eo;untries may be turned toward our Canadian surplus. As a consequence of this, the British Government has k•equired the Canadian Government to • provide within a short time a very large supply of Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Northern wheat. Pipblens of Prices. "The problem of meetingthese requirements, and of doing So at such, prices as would induce the repetition of orders in Canada then confronted the Government, The- effect of Op,vernment pur- chases to the open Market, suen as were made by different C01,inill'iM3 a year ago, is wellknowit to the public. Thel market rises abnorm- ally, adding to the profits of grain dealersand speculators who have purchased the grain which the Gov errments require. The advance in price of the large amounts oi grain in stove becomes the loss of the purchasing Government, and the profit not of the producer, but oi the owner of the storcd grain. Commandeerling Decided on. "To secure the desired end this ye -au the Government decided Sar- ni ely to commandeer all Nos. 1, 2 and 3.N orthere wheat in store at the head of the lakes and eastward This involves the purchase of any- where from 12 to 15 million bushels The price paid nes not yet been setleed by the Government, 'but Will shortly be fixed on a fair bests Tho commandeering order goes no farthcil than is stated above, and instructions! have been given that all loading now tinder way is to be continued and no ,delay whateeer' occur in the transport of the com- mandeered grate from the efeva', ors to ocean terminals It will be observed that the order does not apply to grain in elevators west of the lakes or to grain in farmers' hands or in transit at the time, the older takes effect or sub- sequently thereto. "There are, of course, many clues tions or iniportlant detail that arise anIl demand adinstment, and theec At ill be given the fullest considerae tio4 and the promptest decision possible, Should Not Effect Markets Minh. "There seems, to be no .:reason why the grain markets shou'd re radically affectea by the action taken. Obviously it does pot in- volve any increase in the ;World's consumers, or, indeed, in the world's consumers, demand. 1 means simply the filling of the ex- tent of the grain taken by .this much of the Canadian surplus. in- stead of tilling the same from othms surpluses. If the result should be a rise in the Canadian prices the beneficial effect will largely accrue to the grain f mars, themselves, . and not to the holdo's of grain in store. While the holdere of grain in store are entitled to lair treatment, it has been thought desirable not to pre- dpitate market conditions. at the ctypense of the eustokners from whom we hope to obtain orders in the future and who are our allies in the woe." 'The action taken by the 13ritish Government is based entirely on war conditions, and the response of the Canadian Government has been dictated by regard to the same state of facts!' e +Mambas ocacerianabazoisoomooaceacoe e.9t39099999009996909•690ameameoccesecoesseieeeetilepecnoao a • • • Sir Wilfrid's Attitude on Extended Parliament Term • • • aboaaceaseassaea64440000000 tiDeil02116000•••9•••4••0••4000 00000000teemeTegmepei.701,0e0iViinie • Ottawa, Nov. 26. -Because Si,' Wilfrid. Laurier has not consented forthwith to proposals made by Sir Robert Borden on behalf of the Government looking 10011 uncondi- tional extension of the life of Pal - Ifament and of the administration of the present Government either for a full year after the conclusion of peace, or at least for a Tull year Hearn the expiry of , the present constitiationali term of Parliament next October and also because Sir Wilfridl has not bound himself to ail unconditional filling by ac- clamation of all the vacancies in the 120o0ons, Cleated either by death( or for party reasons dark hints ale now being thrown out ty the GoVernment here that an elec tion will be thereby precipitated. It is made to appear that the onus for such an election during a cid,- icalt time of the war would rest upon Sir Wilfrid and the Liberal pal ty Proposal -Year From Peace. The facts of the case warrant no such, interpretation ef Sir Wilfrid's attitude. Briefly, the sit- uation as it exist at present may be stated as follows; Some weeks ago Sir Robert Borden formally • proposed to Sir Wilfrid that ail agreement shou d he reached for the extension of the life of the present Parliament until a. year after the conclusion of peace, with outregaid to how long the war might lase The natural answer of thq Opposition leader was that the circumstances did not 'warrant at the' present time suck an inde- finite extension of time. The lea- sonableness of this will be seen ST. HON. SIR WILFRID LAURIED in view of the fact that the real suel of the war and its ultimate outcome( will probably be in sight some time within the coming year although( the actual cessation of hostilitme may not come for a much loeger period. 0/foreover, the) peace terms might not be ar- ranged f or many months after hos tilitice had actnelly ceased. Mean while there would be rie valid rea- son why an election should not le had is: any of the Dominions, as ne public or Imperial Interest) wou:d suffer. It was pointed oet, moreover, that it was too early to discuss such a proposal in view of thti fact that Parliament has still Dearly a full year to run, ar d there wou!cl be ample time for ac- tion a few monaths• hence as My- cumstance:a then )Varranted. An Altereative- Year Frain October. It is understood that Sir „Robert l3oiden then suggested, an exten- sion of the life of Parliament for only, a yeqr f tom ne,xt October, with a f urther extension to be considered at the expiry of that time if the public interest demand- ed. To the priveiple of this Sir Wilfrid ds understood to have of- fered no objections, but to have suggested that it demanded fair consideration in Parliament, and alscta fair statement to the Op- position, as to what legislation the country would be thereby com- mitted to, since, by agreeing to sucli extension. the Liberals would practically be affording the Gov- ernment through Pis majority in the House oppoielueity to put through any legislatime of a do- mestic eature which it might see fit 'to- introduce without consult-, irg the Fele to Consult People. In other words, before giving the Government, carte blanche 501 another 'all year in regard to all problems of don stic consideration it wan thought oily Lair that the people should know what the pre - grain i5 to be. For instance one of the big coiatroveisial question,: foe Continued len 'page 2. The Huron Battl Recruiting has now commenced for the Huron 13at5talion and the first Clinton pay to oiler himself for service was Teed (Thompson, eon) of Dr, and Mrs. Thompson. Percy Hitehen, operator at the Movici house, was Number 2. George Webber has offered to go as buglen. Alex, McIntyre has enlisted and will! leave in a day or so for Lon- don, to take the Sergant certifi- cate. --MS-- Huron Regiment ought to stimu- late el-distil:tent. It appeals to our local patriotism as well as our na- tionalr patriotism, and though the ,former is narrower than the latter it isnot( to be despised. Let the Huron Regiment be filled up speed By. Recruits, will be 'billeted and re- ceive training. at Clinton and otheu points in the County. , Subsistence\ allowance of 66 cents per day and upwards in :edition to pay, and field allowance of 81.10 is allowed to all Recruits. Come foward, men, and help re- cruit up the Huron Battalion. You will be proud to be a member of this crack batitalion. ---00-- . See advt. on Pack page for board and lodging for recruits in Clinton •••••••••••••••••••• 0 • • WITH THIS CHURCHES. • • 000 soampoecaeotaDaeatle)118 ONTARIO T. CHURCH. The pastor will preach on Sunday next at each service. The monthly Missionary meeting held -on Monday eveeing was address- ed by Miss Irwin, who was listened to with much interest. Me. A. T. Cooper will speak to the League next Monday evening on the "Lite of Booker Washington. " The 'Ladies Aid and W, M. S. had a joint meeting on Wednesday after- nooe completing work for Red Cuoss and other needy ones. WleLIS CHURCH The services of last Sunday under the leadership of Mr.,Tno. Richardson. B.A., of Kippen weremuch enjoyed, Me. Richardson is always a welcome YisiViTlargeness of the vote in Church Union well repays the Session for the trouble they took to get 0 good ex- pression of the judgment of the con- gregation on the important question. Many IneMbers were away and some ill, but 222 out of 0 possible 255 is 55 per cent. No othee church in this Presbytery gave such a percentage, Next Sunday Illorning Principal Hume of Godevich will represent the Laymen's Missionary Movement in his address to Willis Church. .Cu the evening the minister, Rev. Frank C. Rayner, RA., 13. D., will preach on "Endurance" the fourth sermon in the series on "The Christian Graces." WESLEY CHURCIA The Ladies Aid meet today in the school room. At the Junior League .service 00 Friday evening Rev. Dr. Rutledge vill address the Leaguers. The senior leave met on Monday "eVileag' TPastor will preach next Sunday morning and evening. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. Captain, the Rev. Dobson -Peacock preached at both -services on Sunday last at St. Paul's church and also ad, dressed the Sunday School in the afternoon, en the .morning the Cap- tain took for his text, Ibsen 7:0, and showed how the gray, hairs of indif- ference was creeping mto the lives of individuals and the nations. "How often clo you eee people lean over or sit bolt upright in their pews and. imagine they ere praying"Do you bring your Bibles to church as your parents did to mark the text and the preachers name? These times were a call to castaway this spirit of indiffer ewe and. make real our religion. In the afternoon the Captain ad. dressed a large and attentive Sunday School on the "Laino," In the evening in spite of the very inclement weather a large congrega, tem greeted -the Captain, He found his text in Luke 22:38 -"Ile that hath no sword let him sell his garment and buy one." 110110011080811•1111641/011111001111/1100 Local News • 004444140404440040440400040 STILL CLIMBING. This is the 4£131h day that the British Empire bas been at war with Ger- many. SEE THE MACHINE. 'Have you heard it? "WHAT," why the Vanaphone at Jlas. Dun-, ford's will be demonstrated again before Christmas. NOTES ABOUT 1016.- 1016 will he Leap Year. Good Friday falls on April 2Ist and , Easter Sunday on April 2Srd, !, King George's Birthday Jure 3rd, He commences the 7th year' of his reign on May 6th Dominion Day conies on &Saturday. Christmes will be on Monday. There will he 3 eclipses of the eun and 2 ee„the moon Most of the quintette wie'be invisible in Canada. January will have 5 Suricleys, so will April, july, October and December. Marriageable maiden wills have special privileges. Ycaing fellows and eeeirable old bachelors should get vel acly to say "I will," ,ehruary has a day added. May Day comes on a Monday. cr? 1.-- ...... - ...... . INCORPORATED 1855 ---- rHE .ii i. g- .. imuL_wpo. t AP1TAL AND 96 Branches 4 General Banking CIRCULAR BANK Sidings Bank interest A Hem ti.E. Dowding', r,-.-. .ft le, ,.BANI1 ItEsERVE $8,8110,000 in Canada e Business Transacted LETTERS OP CREDIT MONEY ORDERS Department ed at Highest ( intent Fate !, Manager Clinton Branch .. .,...—..... VaidereN **••••••••••• ******00•044p •40.00•••••00110444,40•••••••• 4 • I • Ordered Deady.to-Wear clothing Clothing • Gift -Giving Made Easy When the problem of something to give "him" for • Christmas comfronts you, as it always does at this ; season of the year, turn to this store for relief. Every ; line of goods we carry offers a suggestion tor a man • or boys Christmas. You can't go wrong here. Look over the list and see4f you do not see something that you know will be / 4 0 • Neckwear • Gloves Suspenders Umbrellas • Underwear * •. Shirts JUST THE THING. • . • Wool Caps Tweed Caps Bath Robes Pyjamas ' Night Robes Sweater Coats Suits Overcoats Raincoats Fancy Vests Cuff Links • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • * • • • • • • • • • 4 4• • • • • • • • • • • * • • • • Hosiery • • • * • • With just three weeks to do your buying, we• ; would hint that you make your selection early, whil9 • • a the picking is at its best. * • • * e • • f We'll assist you in every way we can. and will make any exchange you desire after Christmas. Stow6wby•7:. • Read The New Era next week 1-*ttiVeiitioMiAmfitiWWY Locai News mitikmRA.Romoslowi.A4 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT ' FOR NOVEMBEP. 1915, The higliest maximum tempera- ture was 85' on ldh. and lith. Th lowest minimum temperature was 22' onentli. The highest range was 25' on 1st and 12th. The low- est range :1' on the 16th.The paeans; for the month were 'Maxi- munu 18 , minimum 32.60° and lenge 1213 . The total rainfall was, 318 inches. Fall wheat is looking fair. A skiff of snow -on the ground on 30th. the streams are filling up. mild month. Farm -Work well advanced. BELL IWAN AGER AT, GODERICH This week Mr. Ray Rumball took er the Bell Telephone office at Goderich, as manager. This move will necessitate the iemoval from town of Mr, and Mrs. Rumball, and their many friends will regret this this move. Rey has been connect-, cd with the Bell Telephone for for many years. and has also taken a lively interest in hockey, baser hal)/ and lacrosse. The New Era joins with his many friends in con- gratulating, him on his promotion. They will move as soon as possi- hle. TITRNIIN G E VORYTRIN G 'I 0 GOOD USE. Before. the public school gave their Patriotic concert Principal Bouck bought ym as of white cot- ton, and after having them sewed intoa hig curtain set to work with colored chalks and made a fine scene for the background of the rtage. After the concert was over John Chinaman had the job of washing: the curtain, after which it was ripped and the Model School girls have been making pillow slips for the Red Cross out of the cotton Now if that's not putting eve] y-. thing to gond use -we dont know what you would call it. JUDOSE DOYLE RESIGNS Judge Bernard Louis Doyle, of Gaderich, senior judge et Heron County, has resigned. He has attain ed the age of compulsory retirement. There are also vacancies in the judge ships of the Ontario connties,of Ron frew, Prescott end RIMSPII, Kent, Haldimand and Victoria, Halibuiton. Judge Dnvle was horn at Dundas, Ont., in 1840. He received his edeca Hon at the old Goderich Grammar School and foe many years prseticed law in that town. He wasa member of the Town Council of Goderich and was mayor during 1880 and 1581 He was made junior judee in 1853 and senior judge in MO. He is a member of the congregation of St, Peter's Ito man Cat h;lie'Clitirch at Goderlth, 4. • The Morrish Clothing ro Agent for C. P. R. Telegraph Co. f eee A Square Deal for Every Man 4 ii••••••••••••••••••••••••, •14#4•••••••••••••••••••••• The New Era to the end of 1915 for 5cTHE BUB GROCER Phone 48 Or. Macdonald Has Resigned as Editor Mr, Stewart Lyon Managing Editor -Executive Work Oner- ous to Fc rmer Chiet. After, having 'been conneefeo with the Tot onto Globe in the Op- acity of managing editor for the past thirteen years, Dr. J. A. Ma c- dlon.ald has resigned from that position. Foe some years past Dr. Macdonald desired to be relieved of his charge' of the editorial ar d reportorial staff so that he cold,' bq free for editorial writing ad to engage in literary work II, othcij departments of the paper. The( board of ,directors accepted his request and have lippointed Stewartl Lyon, who has been asso- ciated, with him for the past five years in the editorial management, to succeed, him. Die Macdonald has held the oS- fine of managing editor for thirteen years, but in the latter half of this period much ,of hie time has been 'taken by the lecture pla forte chiefly in the 'United Statea and the duties of his positilon have fallen largely upon Mr, Lyon. It is announced that Dr. Macnnnalcl will continue to contribute to the editorial page. Before becoming connected with The Golobe Mr. Macdonald was editor of The Westminster, the of- ficial organ of the Presuylerian church in Canada, Th it Dr. is a brotheneinelaw ,cif Mrs. (Dr.( Gandier and is expected to address a public meeting here at tibe near future. New Fruits Some kinds of fruits are ex• ceedingly scarce.- We have a full stock to offer. Seeded Raisins (Dragon) pkg 10c Seeded Raisins (Monarch) 2" 25e Seedless Raisins pile 15e Seedless Raisins, loose per lb 15c Valencia Raisins per Ib 18c Currants per poxnd 150 Dates per pound 10c Figs per pound 100 New Peels, Prunes. Apricots and Peaches. SUGAR -The market is very firm and will advance. Note our low prices. The Store of Quality W. T. O'NEIL [ O609000009060000ocesoos000es00000sosos00000000esioomeetreseetaaeaasaaaaaaaeseassaaos • • • bother Term for the Clin.t. on Pound and im Election 1 asaseeameaaacaseeowaeseesaa aowassessaaaeaseaceameseeos easeqoaseetasaaaamea•••0000 The time of the year is at hand Era fdels sure that the town • of collect upon to seek re-election when we begin to take stock of I Clinton would be doing a goon are. -N. Ball in St. Andrew's ward: our town Council and size up what 1 thing in placing him back with Wm. Walker is St, jame's ward; H. it has accomphshhd. In some re- epects this was an "off" year, col.inell end save possibiy • eso E HOrkei ln St. ..rohn's ward • and A es- l-4'1111th It would cost h&IM Dr, Evans in St. George's ward, e eetme, which would then bely satisfying a few.These gentlemen are eligible for The Council has exercised a care- iles(elfection so that all the rate- lul of every de.partment payers, need to do is to fill out and in so doing deserves another the nomination forma for Mayor, teim by acclamation, sinless an iSPIM develops sn tho meantime Eeeve and Council, Public Utilities which would justify a contest. Commission; and the School Truse Utilities Commission. tees end 1916 business Can be done The retiring member of ver Pub; by o'd hea.191o. The New Era ds whose only crime was lie Utilities COMMiniOn is Dr. Shaw eeonomy pi pecially in the line of public im- provements, Mayor Jacksoe and his associates have adhered rather closely to a Policy of econoany and this. as every ratepayer knows has kept our taxes down to 29k mills, despite the extra County tax and Ontario Government tax. Wo will admit that the Council may have been at fault at minor work around town, such as repair- ing s:dewalks. roads in some places and other items, but on the whole they, Wove out to keep down ex- penses and the tax rate and; they has been able to eto so. Mayor Jackson is now complet., nig his second yaer, but the New womhive d to have the opinion of and no cf,oulit the Dr can be in- • , others and throws open its duced to hold office for anoreier term. columns for short aid to the poiret, Selma), 'Trustees. et el n from the ru atepayers nder their own signatures. This fast The various trustees who will be clausd will be sttictly adheres too. • ,..-----------_,..-, - 0708eaeaseamaesseetuvearcoa esee•aaa•aaasaaeaosaaam oao asaaaaaaataageaease,sasessee a a e e a 1 Information OH Parcels to OVerSeaS Soldiers in Frame CP 00 9 F N 0 O g O 0 a. 0 aeoeatteeceentealaeosPeseseeta sosasericaperiattentasetieutoties seasasaseaaaaeaGoesoimeo. The' post office department of Czu :idol has issued the following statement regarding postage fon parcels going to ;the troops in Prance The department is in receipt ot applications to, have parcels ad- dressed to our soldiers in France sent free or at reduced rates of postage, there evidently being an impression that the . gepartment has control .05 ,these rates ard Could do as it wished, out this is nott so, as the question of postage is fixed byt international ,agree- ment,, so that it is not within the power of the Canadian post office department to undertake to carry the parcels free 0.- lat a redmicid rata 05 pdst4age. internee tional law, proyisiion is Made for the free transmission of parcels for prisoners of war, but tehia mLeanazecta•acaanammaaasesa • Government's Statement on Wheat Commandeering • • • a • aossoo•aassaesoaaeonmeesesesaceaaaassaaaesseaseaooas 000•020••••000*60•90660000 privilege does not extend to par- , These are exactly the 'tsaMe cols for troops engaged in active charges which existed for years service, nor is it within the power e' of the department to so extend l'"ween Canada, England and The rate of postage required on I ,France before the war and are the parcels addressed to the troops de I result of an agreement or convene, pends upon the location of the addressee, If the addressec is in England applies, which 11 15c .per pound; whilst, if he is in France, tho parcels are subject tol the, rates applicable Id parcels foil tion made between these countries and Canada, and as these count - lies have not agreed to lower their rates between England and Prance, which are. „So follows; Trance. Canada has to pav to them 1 pound $ .32 1 thd same'rates as before the war 2 pounds .48 ,40 I 13 i and must charge the same postage pounds 4 pounds .01 5 pounds .72 6 pounds ,S0 7 prainds SS 8 pounds 1 02 0 pounds 1.10 10 pounds 1 18 11 rounds 1 26 i In all cases parcels for the troopsi must be addressed care I Army Post Office, Loudon, ling., but this do not in any way affect the rate of postage which depends entirely, upou Um location of the addressee. 00**00006••••••••••0•••••• a•aaaaaaaeoai...,,' ,,Aseueaseaaaa: • • 0 • 0 Ottawa, Nov, i"e.-Tho following offirial statement was issued by the Government tn.-night The{ phenomenal crop of wheat irk the Canadair) west has brought upon the Government the duty of assisting to the farthest extent possible jn ite marketing. The rupply of wheat the world over is known to have been abundant, and the importance of taking ad- ventags of every opportemity to for the disposing of our grain is on that account the great- er, ,For many Months the Govern- ment has been in toucliewith the British authorities with a.view to procuring 01dors from the United .Kingdom and the allied Govern- ments, in m der that the utmost share of the consuming demane in those eo;untries may be turned toward our Canadian surplus. As a consequence of this, the British Government has k•equired the Canadian Government to • provide within a short time a very large supply of Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Northern wheat. Pipblens of Prices. "The problem of meetingthese requirements, and of doing So at such, prices as would induce the repetition of orders in Canada then confronted the Government, The- effect of Op,vernment pur- chases to the open Market, suen as were made by different C01,inill'iM3 a year ago, is wellknowit to the public. Thel market rises abnorm- ally, adding to the profits of grain dealersand speculators who have purchased the grain which the Gov errments require. The advance in price of the large amounts oi grain in stove becomes the loss of the purchasing Government, and the profit not of the producer, but oi the owner of the storcd grain. Commandeerling Decided on. "To secure the desired end this ye -au the Government decided Sar- ni ely to commandeer all Nos. 1, 2 and 3.N orthere wheat in store at the head of the lakes and eastward This involves the purchase of any- where from 12 to 15 million bushels The price paid nes not yet been setleed by the Government, 'but Will shortly be fixed on a fair bests Tho commandeering order goes no farthcil than is stated above, and instructions! have been given that all loading now tinder way is to be continued and no ,delay whateeer' occur in the transport of the com- mandeered grate from the efeva', ors to ocean terminals It will be observed that the order does not apply to grain in elevators west of the lakes or to grain in farmers' hands or in transit at the time, the older takes effect or sub- sequently thereto. "There are, of course, many clues tions or iniportlant detail that arise anIl demand adinstment, and theec At ill be given the fullest considerae tio4 and the promptest decision possible, Should Not Effect Markets Minh. "There seems, to be no .:reason why the grain markets shou'd re radically affectea by the action taken. Obviously it does pot in- volve any increase in the ;World's consumers, or, indeed, in the world's consumers, demand. 1 means simply the filling of the ex- tent of the grain taken by .this much of the Canadian surplus. in- stead of tilling the same from othms surpluses. If the result should be a rise in the Canadian prices the beneficial effect will largely accrue to the grain f mars, themselves, . and not to the holdo's of grain in store. While the holdere of grain in store are entitled to lair treatment, it has been thought desirable not to pre- dpitate market conditions. at the ctypense of the eustokners from whom we hope to obtain orders in the future and who are our allies in the woe." 'The action taken by the 13ritish Government is based entirely on war conditions, and the response of the Canadian Government has been dictated by regard to the same state of facts!' e +Mambas ocacerianabazoisoomooaceacoe e.9t39099999009996909•690ameameoccesecoesseieeeetilepecnoao a • • • Sir Wilfrid's Attitude on Extended Parliament Term • • • aboaaceaseassaea64440000000 tiDeil02116000•••9•••4••0••4000 00000000teemeTegmepei.701,0e0iViinie • Ottawa, Nov. 26. -Because Si,' Wilfrid. Laurier has not consented forthwith to proposals made by Sir Robert Borden on behalf of the Government looking 10011 uncondi- tional extension of the life of Pal - Ifament and of the administration of the present Government either for a full year after the conclusion of peace, or at least for a Tull year Hearn the expiry of , the present constitiationali term of Parliament next October and also because Sir Wilfridl has not bound himself to ail unconditional filling by ac- clamation of all the vacancies in the 120o0ons, Cleated either by death( or for party reasons dark hints ale now being thrown out ty the GoVernment here that an elec tion will be thereby precipitated. It is made to appear that the onus for such an election during a cid,- icalt time of the war would rest upon Sir Wilfrid and the Liberal pal ty Proposal -Year From Peace. The facts of the case warrant no such, interpretation ef Sir Wilfrid's attitude. Briefly, the sit- uation as it exist at present may be stated as follows; Some weeks ago Sir Robert Borden formally • proposed to Sir Wilfrid that ail agreement shou d he reached for the extension of the life of the present Parliament until a. year after the conclusion of peace, with outregaid to how long the war might lase The natural answer of thq Opposition leader was that the circumstances did not 'warrant at the' present time suck an inde- finite extension of time. The lea- sonableness of this will be seen ST. HON. SIR WILFRID LAURIED in view of the fact that the real suel of the war and its ultimate outcome( will probably be in sight some time within the coming year although( the actual cessation of hostilitme may not come for a much loeger period. 0/foreover, the) peace terms might not be ar- ranged f or many months after hos tilitice had actnelly ceased. Mean while there would be rie valid rea- son why an election should not le had is: any of the Dominions, as ne public or Imperial Interest) wou:d suffer. It was pointed oet, moreover, that it was too early to discuss such a proposal in view of thti fact that Parliament has still Dearly a full year to run, ar d there wou!cl be ample time for ac- tion a few monaths• hence as My- cumstance:a then )Varranted. An Altereative- Year Frain October. It is understood that Sir „Robert l3oiden then suggested, an exten- sion of the life of Parliament for only, a yeqr f tom ne,xt October, with a f urther extension to be considered at the expiry of that time if the public interest demand- ed. To the priveiple of this Sir Wilfrid ds understood to have of- fered no objections, but to have suggested that it demanded fair consideration in Parliament, and alscta fair statement to the Op- position, as to what legislation the country would be thereby com- mitted to, since, by agreeing to sucli extension. the Liberals would practically be affording the Gov- ernment through Pis majority in the House oppoielueity to put through any legislatime of a do- mestic eature which it might see fit 'to- introduce without consult-, irg the Fele to Consult People. In other words, before giving the Government, carte blanche 501 another 'all year in regard to all problems of don stic consideration it wan thought oily Lair that the people should know what the pre - grain i5 to be. For instance one of the big coiatroveisial question,: foe Continued len 'page 2. The Huron Battl Recruiting has now commenced for the Huron 13at5talion and the first Clinton pay to oiler himself for service was Teed (Thompson, eon) of Dr, and Mrs. Thompson. Percy Hitehen, operator at the Movici house, was Number 2. George Webber has offered to go as buglen. Alex, McIntyre has enlisted and will! leave in a day or so for Lon- don, to take the Sergant certifi- cate. --MS-- Huron Regiment ought to stimu- late el-distil:tent. It appeals to our local patriotism as well as our na- tionalr patriotism, and though the ,former is narrower than the latter it isnot( to be despised. Let the Huron Regiment be filled up speed By. Recruits, will be 'billeted and re- ceive training. at Clinton and otheu points in the County. , Subsistence\ allowance of 66 cents per day and upwards in :edition to pay, and field allowance of 81.10 is allowed to all Recruits. Come foward, men, and help re- cruit up the Huron Battalion. You will be proud to be a member of this crack batitalion. ---00-- . See advt. on Pack page for board and lodging for recruits in Clinton •••••••••••••••••••• 0 • • WITH THIS CHURCHES. • • 000 soampoecaeotaDaeatle)118 ONTARIO T. CHURCH. The pastor will preach on Sunday next at each service. The monthly Missionary meeting held -on Monday eveeing was address- ed by Miss Irwin, who was listened to with much interest. Me. A. T. Cooper will speak to the League next Monday evening on the "Lite of Booker Washington. " The 'Ladies Aid and W, M. S. had a joint meeting on Wednesday after- nooe completing work for Red Cuoss and other needy ones. WleLIS CHURCH The services of last Sunday under the leadership of Mr.,Tno. Richardson. B.A., of Kippen weremuch enjoyed, Me. Richardson is always a welcome YisiViTlargeness of the vote in Church Union well repays the Session for the trouble they took to get 0 good ex- pression of the judgment of the con- gregation on the important question. Many IneMbers were away and some ill, but 222 out of 0 possible 255 is 55 per cent. No othee church in this Presbytery gave such a percentage, Next Sunday Illorning Principal Hume of Godevich will represent the Laymen's Missionary Movement in his address to Willis Church. .Cu the evening the minister, Rev. Frank C. Rayner, RA., 13. D., will preach on "Endurance" the fourth sermon in the series on "The Christian Graces." WESLEY CHURCIA The Ladies Aid meet today in the school room. At the Junior League .service 00 Friday evening Rev. Dr. Rutledge vill address the Leaguers. The senior leave met on Monday "eVileag' TPastor will preach next Sunday morning and evening. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. Captain, the Rev. Dobson -Peacock preached at both -services on Sunday last at St. Paul's church and also ad, dressed the Sunday School in the afternoon, en the .morning the Cap- tain took for his text, Ibsen 7:0, and showed how the gray, hairs of indif- ference was creeping mto the lives of individuals and the nations. "How often clo you eee people lean over or sit bolt upright in their pews and. imagine they ere praying"Do you bring your Bibles to church as your parents did to mark the text and the preachers name? These times were a call to castaway this spirit of indiffer ewe and. make real our religion. In the afternoon the Captain ad. dressed a large and attentive Sunday School on the "Laino," In the evening in spite of the very inclement weather a large congrega, tem greeted -the Captain, He found his text in Luke 22:38 -"Ile that hath no sword let him sell his garment and buy one." 110110011080811•1111641/011111001111/1100 Local News • 004444140404440040440400040 STILL CLIMBING. This is the 4£131h day that the British Empire bas been at war with Ger- many. SEE THE MACHINE. 'Have you heard it? "WHAT," why the Vanaphone at Jlas. Dun-, ford's will be demonstrated again before Christmas. NOTES ABOUT 1016.- 1016 will he Leap Year. Good Friday falls on April 2Ist and , Easter Sunday on April 2Srd, !, King George's Birthday Jure 3rd, He commences the 7th year' of his reign on May 6th Dominion Day conies on &Saturday. Christmes will be on Monday. There will he 3 eclipses of the eun and 2 ee„the moon Most of the quintette wie'be invisible in Canada. January will have 5 Suricleys, so will April, july, October and December. Marriageable maiden wills have special privileges. Ycaing fellows and eeeirable old bachelors should get vel acly to say "I will," ,ehruary has a day added. May Day comes on a Monday. cr?