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The Clinton New Era, 1913-03-27, Page 6se gijewel Waltham Watch in good quality gold filled case or $20. You can have it in a cheaper case if you wish it. Other Watches Fropor- tionately !ow, . Cal! and see our large variety et Dependable Watches for a moderate price W. 11. KUM JEWELER and OPTICIAN EYES TESTED FREE amomilmiaremaak •Iiiill000100101100000011101/i0,005000000 FARM LABOHEfiS AND DOHCSTIC HELP Persons desiring farm labor- ers or domestic help should make application to me at the a earliest possible date, as first come, first served, and parties will . soon begin to arrive from e the Old Country. r G. GRIGG Dominion Immigratien Agent t CLINTON, ONT. T .ils uilc1 Tuckeramith Invitations are issued for the marriage ,of Miss May 'Waltees, i daughter of Ms. Edward. Walters I to Walter Lavton of Tuckersmith. The wedding will take place oe April 2nd at the brides home. ' The wind storm struck the tovee- shit) fvith fere°, silos and barns were thrown cloWe, -roofs and shingles taken off, barn dodes thrown down. It is now impossible to proeuth shingles so great is the demand, • Godcrieb The many friends of Dr. lifirold Taylor, son of Dr. Alex, Taylor, MI be glad to hear that he has accept- ed the superintendency of 'Calgary General Hospital. He is a local boy, regeivind his education in the Collegiate heee, and graduating from Toronto TJniversity, For the past year or more he has been as- sistant house surgeon of Toronto General Hospital, It is interesting .Mrs, Robert Collins. and daughter to know th swage MON. ran their home atp Saskatoon. Idarried at the manse, Kippen by the Rey. Mr. Richardeon, jean daughtee of James Cochrane of Hay to Regh Caereeon of Saskatoon March Seeforth Mrs. Weinrich, Wile 'spent the winter visiting her daughter in Lethbridge, Alta., returned home this week, • Rev. Mr. Argo, of Dgmondville, was celled to Toronto on Thureday by the death- of hfath is ein r --law, Rev. Mr. Wilkie, - • It is reported that the Bginond- vine ;brewery is to be closed down, the proprietors having disposed of it to the (Brewers' Association. : Ms Jake Sproat, who has. been visiting his parents, Me. and Mrs. James Sproat, returned to Battle - ford, Sask., on Monday. He was accompanied by his 'brother, Ross; who recently disposed °Phis busi- ness in B mondville. with hat to match. The bride and groom left far Niagai•ii Ton-.awaeda, Ransomville and -others points in New 'York State." , 'IVIrSLevi Trick is going ,aronnd With his head tied hp as resnit of being hit by abate deor on Zees • clay. Idt, 11, Wis sold One of his ponies to Sergant Welsh ot town Mk. Welsh wilt certain:es have a nice driver now. • - Mr. -Tames (Graham is doing nicely since he had the misfortune to be thrown Mit of his buggy at the station'. The young people of Steelyards Middleton are preparing to give a play entitled ."A Pair of Spectacles"' Thi p ( ay is 0 comedy and wae. produced in the Grand Opera, Lon- don by the University .Students and proved to be a good 'success, 'This" play will be given on Tue..day, April 8, at 8 o'clock in the echeOl-room of St. James' Church; , BAYFICLI) atli sfather was first were the guests of 1Viiss Moran and Miss 'Conley of London is a visi- house surgeon of the same hospi- other friends in town this week, I tor at the (Caremercial. tal, and is now vice-president of Miss Agnes Smith left this week 1 J. Hewett of London is now visit - the Ontario Medical Association. for Sew 'York, where she 'will. visit relatives. t is reported that the tug• at hie home. • Constance :, • • Mrs Chas. MeGreggor and Mr Wm. Clark spent the Easter holl day with their friends Mr. and Mr J. Wilson at Bothwell. Mr. Wm. McIntosh is irnprovin After his serious illness his man friends will be glad to hear it. We understand Mr.Chas. Roger son and family intend moving t the West this week. Mr. Robert Clark is busy tires days remodeling his house at th farm. • Mr. Robert Colcolough stir, COD dimes very poorly. The wind on Friday done con- siderable damage around here tak ing part of the roof pf severe windmills, silos and the bricks off the hack of the Trustees Hall, 1 Mr. and • (Mrs. Alex. A. Watt havecense which was granted here some' f removed from their farm on the time ago Is caucelled. .1 se Mill road, Tuckersinith, and now The great wind storm which l'' reside in Seaforth. ' I passed here recently did but little s- Mrs, W. J. Chisholm, of Prince 1 damage with the exception of a few fences being overturned. ' Albert, Sask., is here on a visit to' . Our town was saved by ------- 1., Y e Seaforth "Hurons* Football 1 to earth. But' even as it was the 0 lowing _ Club, heolicificineltshewetlaewnelehcatle!t,itpoeAohl-e citizens could find good use for the words of the poet, '‘That day a ensuing season. ' .. e Honorary president -Frank Sills. 1•00011100•0101011.110 e Hon. vice-president, G, F. Rogers. , President -Parker Wrighton. _ Vise -president -Chas. Stewart, Secretary-Frenk Smith. A 11 11 W ' Votes Again her brother, Mr. F.R. 'Walley. striking the bank and passing • At the reorganization meeting of over the town before again coining - Treasurer -Walter Watts. _ ldanaging committee- C. Aber - hart, H.R. Scott, W. McKay, Thos. Dick, Joe Sills. for the Higher Oates Delegate to annual meeting. to be I held a Stratford on Good Friday-. Lefigtnere SCate 12 Adopted by 1 1 Stanley Mrs. Maggie Smith of Detroit, spent Easter anions; old acquaint- ances on the second, She has still kindly feeling for the piece of her bikth. Miss Margaret Laut of Alberta vimwas visiting relatives here eturned to her home last week. - Mr. J. McKenzie, and Mr. Angus Gordon of Port Albert anC1 21.11. J. Wilson and wife of Goderich spent he 'Eastertide at the home of Mr. homas S3aird. Mrs. Chapman of Atwood came this Week to see her mother Mrs. D. McKenzie who is very ill at pre- sent. Much damage was clone to build- ing's fences and windmills by the gale on Friday •of last week. r-- . CA,\IACA BIGGER THAN I 1HE UNITED STATES $ Latest returns give Canada's arez .as 3,145,574 square miles. The -Unite( States, not including Alaska and de pendencies, covers 3,026,189 square miles, so that if the United States without Alr,ska; Were placed upon Canada, British Columbia, Alberta, .and one-third of Saskatchewan would be left uncovered. Including Alaska, the Philippines, Hawaii, Porto Rico, .and a fee' scattered islands' in ths .Pacifle Occ an, statlstics give tie - United States an area ot 3,743,344 square miles, still less than the ares 'of Canada. Strictly -speaking the nited States lays clalni to about 3.644,122 square miles, as against Canada's 8,745,574. • ' Canada is,. therefore; much larger than the United States, fifteen times as large as France, *twenty of Spahi,' more than sixteen times the size of the ' German Empire, and more than twenty-five .times larger, than the British Isles. -Guelph Herald. . WOMEN AS JOURNALISTS ' ildeal Profession Bays Famous British , Publisher -Some of Hie Reasons 1 • "Journalism is an ideal profession for women, becahse it Is not neces• ; laxlIy one of the tedious forms of toil demanding long hours away ,from tome." So mid Lord Northcliffe, in propos- ing "Success to the Society of Women llournalists," at the toelety's annual dinner in London, England. There twee an obvious main reason why em - Men were Ideal journalists, Their . owers 'of quick perception greatly celled those of men, and there was pertinacity about the sex whica en• bled them to achieve where men Meanies failed, • The Woman journalist had her llini• ;Wiens. One was that ladies were pot fohd of taking orders from other ladles. Another was that their die ruations and ambitions frequently in, , oect them to attempt tasks beyond ;their powers. If women's work were ddenly removed from the newspa • rs and kindred publications the out. tit would be -reduced by 60 or 60 par cent., for most certainly the com• Sig of the woman writer in her hun• reds had brought the woman reader - in her millions. ,Woman's influence In journalism ;I19d been a good one, Lord North, esliffe added, Brumfield Miss Addison of Londesboro who has been visiting her brother Joseph Adcli sop has returned to her home. A very pleasant "At -Rome" was held on Thursday afternoon last at Mr. Dorrance school near our village a good program was given by the school children, and lunch was served by the ladies of the school section. Mrs. Gi bbons of Kippen is the guest of Mrs. John Kitchen. - .• Mrs. Risebury is Visiting friends at Atwood. Neil Yellowlees and family of Bowmanville spent Easter vacation in 00? • Miss Lizzie Aikenheacl of London spent her vacation At home. Mr. Calvert and wife of Morton are visiting. At the home of Idr..P. Borvie. D. McDonald of London sport Easter at his old home in the vil- lage. ,Our Spring Show will be held on Wednesday April 2nd a good show is expected, Geo. Turner and wife of Drayton spent Easter in our village. W. Swan of Toronto University is visiting at his home. Special Easter service was held in the Presbyterian Church, Easter anthems were sung by the 'choir under their leader Miss Mable Turner. The pastor preached on the beautiful • lessons of Easter tide, . Messrs John and Hugh Cameron and bride left on Tuesday for Sas- katoon (Too late for last week.) Rev. SI, A.Woods preached a sermon on Sabbath morning in memory of 100th anniversary of the David Livingston/ of Africa. He spoke 'of the great work he had accomplished a±d th8 work thoro was now to ddlin evangelization of Africa and the good work of the Gospel and its privileges, John Wise and family here mov- ed to 'Clieton, where they have purchased a house. Mr.,Dith, of Comber Essex County who bought Mr. Wise's farm have moved on it. It is a good farm. George Stephenson and 'family moved this week to Seaforth where they will reside, - James Barr of Scotland is visiting in our village, he will leave short- ly for the West. Hugh Cameron and bride are esiting . at the home of their ether John Cameron of our village they expect to leave next week for Prank Sills. The club decided to enter a tem Grand Lodge, in the junior competition, but were undecided as to whether to • p 111 the intermediate also. ilultett The A,O.H.W. In annual con- vention . at Toroeto last week en- dorsed the -rates suggested by R. W. Longmore, .D,D.G.M.W.„ and Miss Evelyn Hill spent 7ast week which are identical With the 'tariff with her uncle Wm. Hill of CoS- adopted last year, but which was borne. , nullified by the courts en the Wm, crittedon of Morris han ground of insufficiency of notice, moved to the farm of his brother The Longmore schedule was a - in -law Janice Fairservice, and Mr. dopted by a big .majority, b. -two- thirds vote being necessary, Fairservice will move to his farm 1 The Schedule of roles' and amend - near Seaforth. ' ment ' to the constitution are as Miss Evelyn Cartright of Clinton ; follows:es - ' spent her . vacation under the parents roof on the 8th con. The Scale Adoprea, Sirs. John Shobrook and (laugh- From and after the first day ler ter Vera spent a few days with her May,. 1013, each and every member mother Mrs. R. G. Webb of Sea- of this order, who joined prior to forth. • • the first day of May, 1905, shall, without notice, pay to the financier of the lodge a monthly assessment of the amount designated opposite the age of the member on the first day of May, 1905, members over 78 years of age to be taken as at age 65; and each and every member who joined on or after the first day of May, 1905, and each And every new member, commeecinge with the month of receiving the - Workman degree, silent without notice, pdy to the financier of the lodge 'a monthly ,assessment of the amount designated opposite the age °tithe member •at the date of admission to the order, according to the fol- lowing graded plan Mrs. Lloyd Awde and son Gordon of Wingham spent a few days at her home on the 9th con. Joseph Carter spent Good Friday with Hensel' friends. Mrs. Kunkel of Niagara was the guest hf her parents Mr. and Mr. E. Crawford this week, The wind storm on Friday caused great damage taking off roofs of barns and leveling fences and nearly r every building needs shingling. The ,dernand for shing- les was so great that they were All taken the next morning after the storm that there were none to be got till a fresh supply was shipped in. some of the losses will be,part- ly covered by insurance. - . M. and Mrs. Wm. Weymouth spent this, week with their son John Weymouth and James Thuel of Brussels And Mr. and MrssCoven- try of Wingham. , Mrs.Rjeharcl Brown of Clinton has moved her household furniture to the home of her son John Brown where she will now make her home, Loncleiboro • Mrs. George Longman is spend- ing . e. a month with her daughter Mrs. George Stevens of Walton. John Haggit of Blyth is engaged with Wm. Gray for the summer months. ' Report for U.S.S No. 12, Goderich and 'Hullett. -Sr. IV.-Florance Lawson, Teenie Mai:gels, Mabel Harvey, jail/. -Fanny Lovett, Neville Forbes, Bert Beacom. Sr, III. -Jean Lindsay, Elda Mair. - Jr. III. -Cora Jervis, Mervyn Farquhar, Fred Johnston, Dorothy Marquis. Sr. IL -Mary Wright, John Town- shend, Amy 1VIcBrien, Bessie Lind- say', James Johnston. ' Marien, Willie Bea - Rate Rate Wile Rate age per per nor per .11 $1500 $2000 111 1 48 111 14R 11 148 114 152 117 156 122 162 126 l68 1 31 174 185 180 141 188 147 1-1)1) 153 204 151) 212 1611 220 174 232 180 240 186 248 11)2 258 204 272 210.280 216 288 231 .308 242 822 249 882 258 344 273 364 290 386 301) 4(0 :398 410 .329 438 351 468 3613 484 375 500 4114 5138 407 -542 410 546 429 572 480 600 473 680 495 6(11) 524 98 548 730 578.710 608 81)) (342 856 6715 900 713 951 752 10 02 7011 10 80 846 11 20 16 17 18 11) 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 80 31 ' 60 32 62 83 • 61 34 68 35 70 36 37 as 39 10 41 42 43 37 *74 1•7 74 37 74 38 76 .39 • 78 41 81 42 81 44 87 45 93 • 47 94 49 98 .51 102 53 106 55 119 58 116 1 20 • 1 24 1 28 136 1 40 72 144 17 154 81 161 83 1816 90 172 91 182 97 193 2 on 100 44 nom, Hilda Forbes, Geo. Read, 1 03 2 05 Sr. Pt. IL -Jean Farquhar, Eddie 111 1 17. 2 24 1 10 2 19 Johnston. .Sr. Pt. I. -Norman Wright. Jr. Pt:J.-Walter Forbes, Robt. 47 48 John sto n. 49 1 35 2 69 1 21 2 42 1 25 2 50 • Coderich Township A Pretty Wedding. "Pleesaet Arbor,"-Fullarton, she happy h• me of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Harris, was. the scene of a pretty wedding aft half past five o'clock op Wednesday evening, the teth inst., when their' youngest daughter, Ada M., united in marriage to Mr. Wilbert R. Lobb, a prosperous young farmer Godertch township, by the Rev. Mr, Rothergill. The ceremony took place Under air evergreen arch, prettily decorated in the pre- sence of about sixty guests: Miss Elsie Lobb, sister of the groom, , Played the wedding march. The bride, who was 'germ) away by her Our Aim==To Please • cream eolienne over silk, and car - father, woxe a dainty gown of BRINGS CUSTO Rile RS BACK ried a pretty bridal bouquet. After the ceremony' and usual congratu- Furniture buyers at this store invariably come back when they want more, and bring their friends with them. To Use Our Furntture is tD prove that it is as good as it , • looks, and that is saying a whole lot. Substantial Furniture can be bought here at money- • saving rates. Why not secure what you need novv while prices are so favorable. lations, the bridal party led the way to the dining room, which was handsomely se decorated with streamers hanging from the centre of the room to its corners ,• also down to the corners of the table, where a stamptuous dinner awaited them. At the conclusion of the re- past the bride Was toasfted to which the groom briefly respond- ed. The genial host was in his usual happy mood, apparently re- alizing that he hadgained 0901) • rather than lost ,a daughter. To Atkinson & ni or u . Understand the esteem in which the couple are held, one had only to see the handsome gifts, includ- ing a miscellaneous shower pro- i to sentecl to the bride by her young I ac prior' to her marriage. The bride 5 N girl friends on Monday everting 1 M gping away suit was of navy blue, pi Fmlaitare Dealers and Funeral DireetOrS-Phone 164 NIGHT AND:SUNDAY 'CA lftlIA-----Phone No, 121, or Phone 16 0111112ZUW ISP=F2CECIEWMTDEMSBRXapgOEEVSPEIMBV4b- 52 143 286 53 150 300 51 158 315 55 155 33') 56 175 3 49 57 183 361) 58 198 3 85 59 203 405 60 214 428 (31 2 25 4 50 62 288 475 62 251 501 64 265 530 65 280 36) All the reports of a turnover c(f officers were apparently not well • founded, for there were no changes of importance, The officers are as follows :-P.G. Major J, J. • Craig, Fergus; G.M.W., James Mc - Ewing, Drayton; G. Foremau, W. C. Mikel, 10.0 Belleville ; G. Overseer, .T.Lockie Wilson, Toronto ; 0, Re- corder, M. I). Carder, To,ronto ; G. Treasurer, F. G. Inwood, Toronto; G. Guide, I. A. Kinsella, North Bay; G. Inside Watchman, D J. Powers. Ottawa; C+. Outside Watchman. Harry Fisher, Concord ; G. Medical Examiner, J. Milton Cotton, NIB., Toronto ; G. Solicitor, A. G. F. Law- rence, Toronto; Auditors, 0.01 Knott and A. E. Hagerman, ;Tor- onto. ' 'Phe districts depaty grand mast- ers have been named as follows : St 'Clan,' H. E. Wells, Drestee ; Erie Ira Stilwell, Eden; London, 3. W. 'Cook, Lambeth; Brant, S. 4, Gibson, Ingersoll ; Hamilton, Fred Leigh - n, (Hamilton; Guelph, F. G. Ham-, her, Waterloo ; Huron, Harry orris( GOderkh; Bruce, T. 3, 'choirs, Gorrie ; Dufferin, W. (1, ckle, Markdale, WAYS- 11'he ways of a watch are past finding out. Dont try. If your wathh is lazy and won't run, let es repair it for you: Ten to one you neglected it -let it get dirty, or it stops froni lack of .eil. Whatever is the reason, dont delay. • Delay costs • money and often spoils the watch. We give thorough examination and regulating free, anything more costs as little as satisfactory work en be done for. • . •J. Griag Jeweler and Optician lssiier ol Illarriav.e Licenses _ chiel might understand the Dell had business on hand. RolmeivIlle • A pleasant evening Was epent last 'week at the .homP of Mrs, Render when 70 and SO Mends gathered to bid good-bye to Miss L. MaeVicar - who has taught S.S. No.3. A joyogram was rendered by the young people and the scholars of the school. Rev. Mr. McCormick made a short addresst During the evening an address and presetnation was made to Miss Mc- Vicar. The • address was read by Mr. Andrew Courtice and the pre- sentation, was made to her by Mr. D. Glidden. Miss McVicar made a suitable reply, thanking her many friends for their handsome gift which will be much appreciat- ed and she would always remem- ber the kindly recollections of her friends at SS, No. 3, Lunch was served by the ladies after 'which the party broke up. Following is the address given To Miss Lilies MacVicar Respected Friend and Teaeher -As youare about to remove from our Cominunity we your pupils mid friends have thought it well to Present you some tangible expressien of our appreciation of your kindly greetings and ex- eniplithy character while you have been hmong us. We ail regret the circumstances under which you feel compelled to resign as teacher of our school and we sincerely trust yottr health may be speedy re- etored. As a slight token of your respect and esteem we begs you to aceept this gold watch and fob and while ;its hands may indicate the flight of time we trust its face Will serve to recall memories of the -pleasant relations existing between teacher pupils and friends of Ilolmesville School. . Signed on behalf of S.S. 'No. 3. Daniel Gliddon, P. G, Ford, Geo, Mair, Trustees. The following is the result of the Easter examinations at S.S. No.3, Goderich Township. Sr. IV. -Elva Proctor, Verno Jer- vis, Roy Munnings, Clifford Hol- land, (Harold Levis. Jr. III. -Emily Ford, Clifton Proc- tor, Leslie Jervis, Willie IVIarshaa, William Alum's. Jr.III.-Altalind McCartney, May Hutson, 'Norman Mair, Harry Ford, Fred Levis. Sr. IL -Bruce Holland. Jr. II. --Kathleen 'Hutson, Willie Miller, Wilfred Jervis, • Pt.H.-.Violet Miller, Ernest El- wbod, Willie Jervis, Dorothy Jervis Iarion Alcock, Willie Larder, Pt I. -Charlie Potter, Albert Lar- der, Cyril Proctor, Rarold'Isarder. Prineer.-Bessie esbaldeston. L. IdeeVicar.' .• London Road - Mr. Walter Swinbank spent the. Easter holidays at Strartfotils' The storm that visited this 'gee-. tion last Friday was the worst known and tlid a great deal. of damage with so many barns ,being,, unroofed especially ov,pa, the grainery the heavy rain of Sunday night did a great of damage tOthe grain. • Mr. John Biggins got his. arm badly sprained while on a ladder in the barn. The ladder fell and he sprained his elbow. Mrs. Biggins spent Easter 'holi- day at Peter boro. Mrs. McCartney of Goderich spent Sunday with her father-in-law, Mr, George Hanley. Mrs. B. Lioweliff ,spent Easter holidays at her home in Exeter. • Miss 'Rosetta and Miss Maple Liverrnore of Toronto spent the Plaster holidays at their home here. Mr.. Joe. Crich land Wilbur .0, are shipping a ear load of settlers ef- fects to Matheson, Nev Ontarlo this week and will for.ow,in a few days. On Tuesday while Mr. `Frank Lane and his brother were felting trees one of the trees when falling slipped back on the stump and caught 111r. Frank Lane's leg and, broke it between the knee and the ankle and badly bruised his heel his leg was last preventing from getting away. Mrs. Henry of the London Road was visiting. in Blyth on 'Wednes- day of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wise of town visited Mr. and Mrs. George Layton on 1Vionclay of this week. Porter's HUI Mr. John • Cox is visiting his daughter at Springbank. Miss Minnie Johnston, and mice Myrtle 11,1arshal I: left for, thelatter's home in Oxford Centre on Thurs- day last. Mr and Mrs. Murphy of London spent -Easter at M. George Vander - burghs. Miss Susie Wallis Of troranto spent the holiday at her brother's T. R. (Wad is. Mr. and Ides.,0.-W. Potter attends ed the Silver Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. George Huller, in Clinton on Good 'Friday. Miss 'Mae Lindsay of Godericb spent the holidays at her mothers.: Mrs,: John McClure' is visiting in in Port Huron. StasttleY. Last Monday Evening about 100 guests spent a pleasant evening at the home of Mr. Goo. Jackson, who bss re- cen•tly moved to the farm of Mr. Pear- son on the Hayfield Road. The guests were present from billet/ell, Logan, _ Speclal Prices on Rugs and Lace Curtains House•,cl• eaning time will soon be here. Are you going to need a new Rug or a pair or two of new Lace Curtains ? If so, it will pay you to see what we are offeringin these lines, See Our Special Tapestry Ruzs at $10 Wewould also like to show you our New Prints, New Ginghams, New Dress Goods, New Sheetings, Corsets, etc,, as we are. showing some beautiful new patterns, and some wonderful values in these goods. Boots and Shoes We are showing a bigger range and better valties for spring than we have ever shown before. BUY HERE AND SAVE MONEY' Plumsteel Bros. VALI/ PROFITS MORE BUSINESS 0=1110.100140100, Dublin, Wingham and Blyth. Th music of the evening was suenlied by the Logan Orchestra, and Mr. Ney, cf Mitchell. Londesboro On Wednesday of last week Mr, Jahn T.Lee was suddenly called from this life. The deceased had been in poor health for some time but the end was not looked for so soon he had complained the day previous of hawing 0 severe head- ache but the morning on which he died weemed .muchbetter and ate some breakfast as usual and was afterwards sitting in his chair reading when suddenly. the Book fell from his hands his mother and daughter were with him at tire time and immediately called for li&p, Dr. Allison arrived in a few minutes but the sparks of life had fled. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. John Lee senior with whom he has always lived, four sans 'Erarerd and William of Calgary, Howard of Port Colborn and Frank of Sea - forth and Miss Pearl at home, also one brother Mr. W. Lee and to sisters Mrs. Thos, Ranking and Mrs. Millar All of this place. His wife having died almost five years ago. Mr. Lee was of a quite generous and kindly disposition and well liked much sympathy is felt for the sorrowing friends. • Redistribution, The Borden Government gives as an excuse for not having ah•eady provided by redistribution for the additional number of members to which the Canadain West is entitl- ed because of the incerase of popu- lation, that there have been similar delays in the past, but the Montreal Witness answers this by stating that the spirit of the la w,has al- ways been kept, although the me- thod has not been striotly follow- ed. The subjoined table shows in the first column how many members the western part of the country has had in Parliament with the date at which the increases wore Made! The. second column shows the 'ill:Maher to which it was entitled on -a population basis: RepreAsegattul alion 1872 10 1871.... ...... 6 1882 11 1881 8 1887 .. . .. 15 11 17 11E0:9 :40 1908 , 35 28 17 1891 16 1913 5 1911 56 35 1913 64 Representation due This table indicates that up to the ear 1900 the West was continu- ously over -represented becauusc f special concessions made' to it wing( to the large extent of terri ory and the scarceness of popu ation. c. -Up till 1908 a favorah'e roportional representation 01 1110 Western Provinces was kept up ach Parliament more than antki- Laing the growth of populatiom A pecial census was taken for this urpose between 1901 and 1911 In he latter year the Liberals went ut of power before the returns of he census were tabulated and onsequently had no chance to lake them effective. In 1911 Me. Borden came Seto ower and Muhl have passed a re- istribution act, but failed to do so, he second - session with this oven:I/lent in power is pow well dvanced, but there has been no ttempt made to deal justly with ie 'Western Provinces by way oT edletribution. The grievance is a sal and substantial one, because ne 00 11)0 most important measur- s ever before the .Canadian Pailia- iont is being debated. e This leasure of justice ought to have een brought down at the emiliest assible period in the session in rder that if an appeal is made to se electors the whole voice of the ountry may be heard. 1 19 31 0 a a tl 91 31 tl 0 e * • CLINTON SCHOOL REPORT • • • • 0 EASTER PROMOTIONS. --- These promotions are 'made primatily to prevent over eroWd, ing• in the PrimiarY Division. Peo- motions hems the jr. to the sr. class. of the same Division ave net given. le tins list N,Bse•Farents: • having children • Starting to school this term will kindly Make arrangements to have them enrolled during the 1first week.. ot April as no reorganisation! Will take place after.. that •tithe :une 111 September. Promoted from Pty. VIII to Div, I VII.- Kate Beaton, 97; Ruth Rale, 93; bel Glazer, 02; John N'edigar, 80; Isabel Johnston, 99; Fred McTag- gart, 89; arace Stong, 87; Norman Counter, 87; Eleanor Plums teel,S5 ; Fergie Carter, 85; Wilfred Grant, 85; Charlie Menne], 85 • Myrtle Carnick, 85; Charlie Shipley, 84; /dyrle Sweet, 81; Clifford Carter, 81; Ernest Ford, 80; Wallace Wheatly, 78; Russell IBezzo, 78; Elmer Miler, 71. M. L. Kele The following have been nrolnot-, ed from Div. t VII. to Dir. VI. . Max. 300 - Eleanor MATaggart, 287; Anica Hill, 282; Frank Scruton, 277; Switzer ,Grealis, 270; Frank Muteh, 273; Hilton Butts, 273; Ivy Plewes, 271; Charlie Cook, 971; Winnie Mc - Math, 269; Cecil Matheson, 264 ; Itoy Livermore, 249; Roland Walker .244; Ella Cram, 242; Robert Middleton, 234; Cecil Turner, 221; Slyer Wiltse, 186; Albert Carrick, 186; Harry Cochrane, 183, The following have been promot- ed from primer to first ,reader. Max. 300. - Violet Huller, 287 ; Barrie Combo, 283; Kenneth Rorke, 281; Jack Wigginton, 277; Katharine Grant, 273; Audry McIntyre, 265; Geo. Reynolds, 255; Bert McGiiire, 252; Agnes Combe, 250; Jean Ford, 245; Norman McNeil, 233; Ka.theno Livermore, 230; sRelen „Ladd, 224; Mary MeTaggart, 228; ,George `Ellett, 227; Mettle Blaek.ers 226 see, Jack Britton, 223; Sadie Gibbs, 219; Oliver Murphy, 202; Floward, Gould, 193; Reginald (9datel7ni leffels mated on sessionald standing. • • ' Promoted from Div. VI. to Di isIV, -G. Fowler, '595; A. CollY0,:596 N. Rutledge, 569; G. Wilts°, 667e, '4 D. Nediger, 558; J. Miller,' 549.; •11.• ' • Roberton, 547; N,Copk, 544,; „A, Gould, 541; M. McI15t9're;'f'5311;." Levy, 526; L. Taylor, 504'.• . W. Beggs, 491; . IR, Lawson,- 503;' Lawson, 480. . , 54. McGregor. Promoted from Div.,V.toDiv. IV -Fergus Reynolds 927; Harry Munro, 90; Harry Bali, 85 ;13easie.' Murphy, 83; Willie lvitttch, 85; Jabez • Rands, 83; Dorothy Rorke, 82 ; Marjorie Beaton, 80; Aamy Rellyar, 78; Gordon Hall, 76. MiSs Cou1rtiee. Certified to by ' .1' C.D. Bouck, • Principal. Weekly C.C.1. Report 4-41-1•4•441•0+e-e4s4-•+.44+•+•+444. Names ofpupils who obtained fifty (percent or over in the weekly examinations Form L -B, Sanderson, 74.9; J. Wylie, 73.8; A. Petrie, 73.5; A. Townshend, 71.9; E. isCunninghent, 69.3; F. Pen nebaker, 64,91 H.Cante- lon, „64.6 ; P, Edwards, 63; II. Kitty, 61.3, M. Lansing, 61.2, C. 000k00.8 ; J, Churchill, 50,7; 'G. 'Waris 00,3; 80.3_ ; A, G-rainger 59.5; A. Nediger 59 W : C. Whitmore 58.5 ; A. Shanahan 58.3 ; F. Copp 58. 1; I. Sinclair 57.8; NI. Smillie, 56.7; C. Can telon 56.4; D. Shipley, 50.2; H. Stewart, 55,2; B.Rowden 51.8; G. Beaton 53.5; E. Miller 53,2; .A Glazier 53,1; L. Churchill 53.1; '11. Reynolds 52,8; C. Johnston 52.7; 211. Carter 515; N. Sparks 51.2; E. McAllister 50.3. FOrni 11..-13. Manning BO ; J. dleton 77.3; M.Elliett 74.8; M. Mc- Taggart 74.1; 0. Cole 71 ; J. Sniith 73.8; M. Davidson 70; J, Morris 70.5; I'. Moffat 67,8; P. Potter 87,5; S. Smillie 67.5; P. Thompson 67.2; V. Evans 66.9; A. Hoare 67.3; 13. Was - roan 60; E. Wise 65.9; S. Henry 65,7; V. Hearn 85; V. Oarbert 64,7; I. o', r on 64,3; C. Beacom 63; R. Reda way 62.8; M. Cook 62.0; H. Harland 61.7; W. Nelson 61.0; W. Caldwell 61. C. Hoare 60.7; 0.340, Gill 60.6; C. McCool 60.1; E. Brisson 60; C. 'Harland 00,2; Milton Cook 50.7; S, Agnew 58.5; E. Jamison 6S.3; G. laudie 57; 3. Bennie 55.5; A Dewar 51.1; K, G,ovier 32.8; 54. Mail' 52.7; 14, Shaw 52.1; I, Rathwell 52; C. May 51.9; P. Wheatley 51.1; R, Chowen 50,3; 14, Holmes 50.1., FOND Gray 77.7; N. Gavre tt 75,7 ; C. Nicholson 73; CE. Beacom 72.5; G. Walker 70,1; W. 1VIeGregor • 88.7; J. Wylie 68.1; P. Brown 60.7; G. Draper 66.2; M. Reynolds 63.1;3/ Barr 63; R. Harland• 62.7; L. Ford 61,7; M. McAllister 59.1; K. Reid 58.7 H. 11,1cOrostie 59.2' Lobb 56.6; A, CoOper 55.2; M. McGowan 55.4; E. Leith 55.2; H. Forrest 543 H. Cantelon 53.5; W. McNaughton 55; D. Copp 53. Form IV, part DPaeulty,-.11 Tur- ner 64, Part II. Vaeulty-E, Windsor 73.1; 11 Blatchford 66.8 ;1, Glen 66,2 Honour Matricirlatioti-D. Tierney 01.7; ,M, Shipley' 61.5.