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The Clinton New Era, 1912-10-31, Page 5Qur Store' Wili Solve ;Many a Wedding Gift Per ltv i ex . sowisemeres When yoit arepurchasing a Present itha mante0.lof miolneY, and what you wam -• Nothing else. Them this is 'y our storey for what you want , is 1,ea'le acid at .the luweet sossibl'e pries. A good variety of arti.+ies selected irons. lenge stocks cos:misting- of Silvcrvrare Cart Glass Fancy China 'Clock, Etc, ,The igo,ods are new,tbeaw- tiful and snodeijn in design, and superior, quality, dleiadquarters ,for waitches -Wo snake fa specialty of handltug high-grade watches REPAIRING of Watches, Clocks and Jewelery well and promptly done, Satisfaction Guaranteed. W. 1i, OELLYAR JE\VELAR. and OPTICIAN JEEES TESTED) F TEE WE OFFE:it one.custo'mers the ,best grade of groceries that money and experi- entre can buy, ,Our store is simply crowded with wholesome and pure things for the t.tbie use. The Mutter, Sugar, Canned Goods and Cereals that tvsse;,1, althogublt, very reason- able in price, cam be relied upon to be of ab sotutel fleet t a quality, Y. To q ,buy here means to save, anis as- sures satisfaetior. ei1t" 9 noxa ® z w' a Groceries and Provisions, Foreign h'nd Domestic Fruits, Etc. CleIN.TON, - , - - ONT. g0• ee0 ti Pert and Impertt f10eg , ,Only the real optimist can smile in the face of adversity and mean it. No. Cordelia there is 'no rea i why .a grass widow should rests ct bcrrellf to lawn•dreseoe. Tnekeramith,, Mr, and Mrs. Foster, of Detrdt, ate• the nuests of Mr, Gifford Cfrieb. Mr, and: Mee. C. I,ayton,of Seaforth,' were the guests of Mr. Fred Pepper, last week, Mr. Joseph Crich and Me, W. Crich have bought homesteads in New Ont- ario and intend movfgg their family in the Spring, Miss Ruth Switzer and Miss Reba Woods, of Clinton, are spending the week -end as the guests of the latteis' mothee, Mas. Geo.Woods, 'of Sea - forth. Eseter An old and massive wardrobe on the second floor of the Tecumseh House, London, caused the almost • instant death ofAonieSlavin on Friday night, when she accidentally pulled it over. It fractured her skull and she was taken from under the wardrobe dead less then a minute after it fell upon her. Me George O'Neil, the proprie- tor, reaching the scene a moment after the acoident. Yo inquest will be held. Miss Slavin had worked at the Tecumseh House for fifteen years. She came here from Exeter; and is survived' by a brother, William Slavin, of Cbiselhurst, and by a sis- ter, Miss Maggie Slavin, who is also an employee of the same hotel, Barna A very prett wedding took place at the home of Mrs, Samuel Johnston last Wednesday evening, when her eldest daughter, Mamie, was married to Mr. Chester A. Dunkin, son of Mr. and Mee. Andrew Donkin. At 5 o'clock the bride entered the parlor leaning on' the aero of her brother, David, and took her place beside the groom beneath a prettily decorated arch. She wore a very becoming dress of white silk, with overdress of embroidered 13russels net, ahridal veil, and orange blossoms. Little Miss Evelin Short, of Woodstock, cousin of the bride, acted as ringbearec, fd'ts. A Dunkin, mother of the groom, played the Wedding March, and the Rev, D. Johnston performed the ceremony in the presence of a number, of the friends and relatives of the bride and groom. A splendid' wedding dinner was served in the dining -room, The bride's going away dress was of brown tweed, with shot -silk waist, and a large hat to match. Brneefeld Miss Aikenhead, Saskatoon, isthe guest of her cousin, Margaret Aiken - head, The sale of James Grassick on Wed- nesday last was a successful one. It brought in about $3000, Tne horses went especially high, the cattle, winch were good quality, also went high: Mr. Orassick thinks of going West in the Spring, - Bugh Mcbermit, of Seaforth, for- merly of Stanley has been ill of pneu- monia for the past week is slowly improving. Mrs, Alex Ross, who spent the sum- mer in the Wrestwithher sons has re. turned home, Joseph McCully, who was injured while cutting wood with a circular saw at they home of B. R, Biggins is improving, It was a close call. The rails that tt' atesled ' up n fell on the saw throwing 11Ir. Menelly against the saw, which was broken. His face was cut but it is now improving fast under the rare, of Dr. Rodgers Atnong those Rho spent Thanks- giving in our vicinity are:—Duncan McDonald, London, Neil Yellowless and fatuity, of Bowmauville, Miss Liz- zie Aikenhead,' of London, Thornton Mustard, of Toronto, Mrs, Rathweil, of Toronto. Dr. David Metntosh met with a sev- ere accident on Sunday afternoon. He was driving in Stanley a mile from our village when his horse threw him out s bu Lr, ggy McBride, of Welland, who was driving behind him saw the accident and went to his aid, end bn brought him home. Dr. -Rodgers attended him, Isis h ted eras cut netts ssiating several stitches: He was also badly shook up, but is now thought to be doing well, There passed away from our midst on Saturday, Mr. Allin Douglas of our village at the age of 5 years and II months. IIe was ill for somemouths of anaemia. Re suffered itncomplain ly and longed for to be with his Salo tor, His death was but a victory for •`He knew in whum he trusted," and was not afraid to die. He was a, mem. WHEN Y O U NEED Furniture. �Carpets and Curtains Don't forget to inspect our large stock of up-to-date goods. New styles in Bedroom Sets, finished in red cedar, quartered oak and mahogany. White Enamel Beds, Sanitary Mattress, Wire Springs at Low Prices. Pictures Framed while you wait. 114 ehellew BLYTH :,,�,•��,� - ,,,,ice,.. Our Aim ==To Please iiRiNCrS CUSTOMERS BACK Furniture buyers at this store invariably come back when they want more, and bring their friends with them. To Use Our Furniture is to prove that it is as good as it looks, and that is saying a whole lot. Substantial Furliiture can be , bought here at'money- saving saving rates. Why not secure you ou need now w ile prices are so favorable. • NICHT AND SI NDAY CAL LS—Ph one No, 127 o. r Phone 16Furniture Dcal¢ :titd Funeral 104Atkinson & Dtinford ben of the Presbyterian Church of'. one 1 village. , He moved into our village from Blake a few years ago to live a retired life from active duties. He leaves behind a window, and 3 sons to mourn., a kind husband and father. Two of his live in Blake one on the old homestead, the other resides at Hyde - Park. One son and a little daughter have gone before biro to the better country. The funeral took place on Tuesday from his resicienee to: the family plot at Bayfield cemetery, 'ten. Mr, Woods conducted the services. Porter's Hill Miss Emily Rutledge is 'netting in Toronto. Lorne Tabor spent Thanksgiving at his home in Sweburgh. Mrs, John A. Cox and two children and Mona Johnston are spending a few days at Munroe, Mr. W. R. Mains, of Springbank, visited at John Cox's this week. Mrs. Schmidt and children, of Teel - stock, is visiting her, parents, Mr. and. Mrs. C. 'newton, Mr. and Mrs, J. Cook, of Dunlop, visited in the neighborhood on Mon day, Mrs.' Eclmonson, of Toronto, is spending a few days with her friend, Mrs, Chas. McPhail. Belgrave Intended for last week Miss Rands of Gerrie was the , guest of Mrs, (Ur.) Stewart over Sunday. The school trustees are building a new cement sidewalk at the school. A great many from here attended the anniversary service at Calvin on Sunday. J. A. Brandon had an excellent sale last week; everything sold well; pro teeds amounted to abort $2500.. If the person who took the glass mirror off the dresser the night of J. A. Brandon's sale, does not return it right away, •they will be prosecuted for theft, as they were seen doing it and are known. 'Vinghant Two days after he had been missed the body of Jacob MclJague, of the lith concession of Culross, was found hanging in his barn. Besides his wife he {eaves two sisters and one brother. Deceased was 45 years old. Mayor George Spotton states that he will not be a candidate for the mayoralty at the coming elections its he has already held the office for two years, It is rumored that Mr. W. Bone will be the Liberal candidate for mayor, while the Conservatives may bring out Mr. G, nranstone. Among the rumored possibilities for the reeve - ship are EL B. 1t ll"iott, 8, Mitchell and M. McKibben. Fire originating in a chimney Almost - completely wiped out the Exchange Hotel, a two story hostelry, the pro- perty of 0. E. Leppaed, here Tuesday night. Practically all the contents were saved, but the loss, it is under- stood, will be quite heavy, although partially covered by insurance, The fire broke out about 8.:30, and the building,was in flames until well on to midnight. The fire brigade and others renderedc exsilentr ' se vice.br he blaze e was undoing quenched when it first broke out, leaving but the roof and upper portion of the building' dam- aged, although the entire building was badly soaked with water. It broke out again however, later in the evening after the firemen had with- drawn. When they again arrived on the scene, the fire had gained rapid headway, leaving, the building prac- tically a wreck, Goderich Specira Thanksgiving services were held in St. George's on Sunday. The cltttrch was beautifully, decorated with the fruits of the season, The singing was quite in keeping with the past S tandai^dsr of St. George's choir, and the services were a,ttemcied by large congregations, The preacher in the morning the Rev. g was a e . Pr f; n Cosgrove, of Trinity T College, y e who chose his text from St. James.' epistle : "Every good end every perfect gift cornett] down from the Father of J,ight," Ile preach— ed a very instructive sernron,in which he analyzed the objects and reasons for Thanksgiving on the part of God's people. Dr. Wm. Etamlun, former vice presi- dent of the Michigan College of Medi- cine and Surgery, died at bis home in Detroit on Saturday after an illness of, out months, A few days ago he con- i traeted a cold, which developed into pneumonia and caused death. Dr. Hamlen was b Goderich, orn in and Iwas 57 years old, He first studied I , medicine in the Detroit College of Medicine, and after graduating from that institution took advanced work in. McGill TJniveesity, Montreal. send your order in to -day J that's the one and only way you can - prove how far ahead of all others is this bread— Mother's Breada d Constance Mr. Jas. Sutherland, of Brucefie}d, isvery sick with appendieitis. His �mother, Mrs, D. $uthet•land is there. ticking care of ,him, :..Misses Evelyn and Della (nark are visiting their cousin, Pearl Papineau,' of Strethruy Miss Vera ;Colclou h is' visiting her aunt in London,' Me. and' Mee. Wm. Lindsay, of Flo. rence,spent the Thanksgiving holidays in the neighboohood. Quite a number from here attended the' sapppperwarrtd Londesboro. 19dBell, the well driller is drilling a well for Howard Armstrong this week. Mr, Adam`Nicholson's arm is doing as well as can be expected. Mr. and Mrs, J. Bayley, and "dingh- nee,`of ()inton, visited Mr. and Mrs. R. Ragerson on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Venus, of Hensel), spent Sunday tho guest of her grand. mother, Mrs. Cooper. Mr. Jos. Cooper} of Cleveland, Ohio, spent Thanksgiying the guest of his mother. Mr, and iMrs„Twinge and daughter called on Mr, and 'Airs, McIntosh on Sunday. Mrs, 13anah Cooper left for Cleve- land Ohio, on Monday, to spend the - winter with her son. Sealorth Mr. James L. Killoran has sold his house to Mr, F. Lavange, and Mies Killoran is going to Toronto to make her home with her sister, Mrs. E. D. Brown, 11fr. Killoran will continue his law office here, coming from Goderioh on Mondays as "anal. After a fingering illness Mrs. Bowe, of Walleceburg, passed away at the home of her eon -in -lam, Rev. A. W. Thirteen at the parsonage, qn Sunday evening. About five weeks ago Mrs, HHowe•came to visit her daughter, Mrs Harker. Shortly after she contracted typhoid fever from ' which itwas thought she ,was recovering, but after complications setting in, the end carte on Sunday evening, The retrains are being taken to London for burial. Mr. Archie Somerville, a well-known retired fanner, died suidenly at his home here last Thursday night from peritonitis. He disposed of his farm and moved into towo last spring. and not feeling well took a trip out West, to see his sons, returning about a month ago, looking much better but not feeling any stronger. On Sunday he was taken worse and gradually grew weaker, his death occurring about S o'clock He was in his 02nd year, and Leaves a widow, two sons, Elliott, at.Edrnonton, and Williaue,at Watrous two daughters, Annie, teacher in the public school, and Minnie, at home ; and three sisters, Mrs. 1.,1. Whittaker, Miss Helen Som- erville and Mrs. Hobert T. Dodds. and a brother, Mr. SVm. Somerville, 0, N. W., agent. The funeral takes place on Monday to the Maitland Bank Cemetery, Stanley Miss Weir and Miss Kennedy, of Scarbero, were the guests of their cousin, Mrs, Alex, elcEweo, of the second, t1i during "1 u g I tanksgiving. Misses Ida and Mary Taylcr, teach- ers spent Thanksgiving tinder the parental roof. Aliss Irene Pearson was at her old home dnrigg the holidays Rev, H. Woods made some pastoral calls on the line on Monday of this week. Mre, P. Campbell and her daughter May, of Clinton, spent Thanksgiving on the line. Sabbath School Examination—The annual examine lion of the Sabbath School in School Section No. 1 Stanley was held on Monday afternoon, Thanksgiving, The children were ex- aminees in the Shorter Catechism and tite Sabbath School lessons for the se. r .ond and lily quarters 1 s ut the year. ?Jr, James Scott, of Clinton, took charge of the catechism and Rev. 13. Woods, of r uceft id the Scripture u e Lessons The children Wren cat1 witted them selves in their usual creditable mrrn- her. After the examination prizes and rewards were distributed to the pupils, There were a number of yisitors,present and a pleasant after noon rens spent. London itond Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nott spent Sun clay with the latter's parents in Morris Township, Mr. harry Wiltse while bringing a cattle beast to town had his side hurt and is still suffering, The beast be came hard to manage and in trying to quiet it had his slue hurt. Alias Medd gave the League an ex cellent address en the trip from Win- nipeg to Egypt. She spoke on the customs, beliefs incl religion of those you'll say it's the crispiest, crustiest, the Most appetizing bread you've ever. tasted. for flavor and quality it cannot be surpassed. phone No and have Mother's Bread delivered to your house every day. 1 ,Does Your: Watch Run Correctly If Not, let us repair it for you. Lt may be only dirty, ;• and need cleaning, or stop for lack or oat Whatever t he Reason, don't de- lay. WE give thorough ,examina- tio•” n and regulation FREE. Anything, more costs as little as satisfactory - work can be done. A. J. Grigg -Jeweler and Optician Issuer ot Marriage Licenses in that distant land. Her address was exceedingly instructive to all who attended. Good weather now for the farmers to finish up the apple and root crop. Miss Roselli and Mabel Livermore, of Torooto,were home for the holiday. Quite a number of the farmers are going back to the old time way of making apple butter, which is a good way of using the apples that- would otherwise go to waste. IloLnosrille Owing to the Quarterly meeting services being held Ht. Bethel appoint meat, on Sunday morning next, the service in the Methodist Church Isere will be withdrawn in the morning, Service as usual in the evening.••.. Mr. Limbeener, of Goderich, took Rev J, McCormick's work on Sunday, he being at Highgate preaching an niversary services. Misses Mandena and Emmeline Rol and, of London, spent the holiday at home, Mrs. J. Mc0artney and Mrs, John Cantelon. of Clinton, were calling on old friends here on Mondry,' Mrs, S. Phipps, of Whitby, is visit ing in this neighborhood. Mr, 0, Phipps, of (111111011, spent Sunday in the village, rliiss Lottie Levis, of Goderich, spent the holiday et her fathers. Auburn • Mrs, W. J, MclIrien, of Auburn, wishes to thank her friends and neigh• hors' for their kindness nd res s to her, t fancily in their late bereavement. and clic. Robt, A. Roberton has sold the hotel to ji1r, Pefter, of Xiol lnebere, with takes possession 61l Decetttber 1st, Mr, and Mrs, Edmund Lear return ed last week after spending two months visiting friends in the West. Mr. John Short has rented the old butcher shop and is renovating it, He expects to move his barber's egipntent in and commence business next week. Quite a number of our people attend ed the Thanksgiving services at Londesboro Sunday and Monday even ings. - Rev, A, I0. Jones, of Belmont, with wife and child and Rev, Millson, of Stratford, paid the village a visit this week. There were brought here by Rev. Oeterhout, of Londesboro. The Auburn evaporator is doing a laxge business ess th to seas on, Mr • . Asquiths ha hes about $3000 i n en leeging t d n}, and ulntpmg it with the most uptodate machinery. There are seven paring machines, bleacher and slicer. driven by a tbree and a half horse power, "Olds" gasoline engine and employ sixteen to twenty hands. It is a great convenience to the community as there would be hundreds of bags of apples go to waste hut for this means of disposing of them. Mr. Asquith states that the dried apples are a dreg on the market this year. He shipped his first car last week, Londesboro Miss Edna Lyon, of Stratford, spent her holidays under the parental roof. Mr: Arthur Kerslake and sister, of Exeter, spent their holidays with friends in tbis vicinity. Miss Etta Lyon and Eleanor Mains, of London, were home for the heli days. Miss Josie Sisley is spending e week ot vacation at Mr. John Hooper's, of Woodham, Rev. A, E. Jones and wife, of Bel. merit spent the holidays at the Par sonage, Quarterly communion service will be held next Sunday in the Methodist Church, Frank and Wm Tamblya, of Tot onto, spent the holidays with their parents here, John Lawson hes moved to the house owned by Wm. Brigham and lately occupied by J. Woodman. The regular meeting of the Wo mens Institute will be held on Thurs day afternoon of next week in the Forrestors Hall, Dr, Allison will be present and give an address. All ladies are cordially invited whether members or not. The shipping of sugar beets still goes on rapidly. Potatoesare rotting very badly and it is a question whether any even apparently good should be usedas food. Saturday brought a great number of visitors here for the Thanksgiving season and some from here went to other places. Rev. Ferguson, of Belgrave, and. Rev. Pearcy exchanged on Sunday. Bert Brunsdoit and the- Misses Reeb were here from Port Colborne, The Misses Young from Brantford, Miss Maines from London, Miss Murray, from Lucknow, Mr, and Mrs. Black from Wingham, Wm, Geddes. from Belgrave, were amongst the visi tore for Thanicegiving. F. Johnston wife and son spent the holidays in Toronto: John Lawson moved from John Brown's' house to William Brigham's cottage last week. Rev, Millson, a former minister and. now of Stratford supplied the nifetho dist pulpit -and Rev, Osterhout, sup plied in Clinton on Sunday morning, There was a full itotase at night to hear Rev.' Mineola, We are placing in stock nearly every, day, many new Iines of seasonable goods. We've never had a larger or better stock than we will have this fall when, our goods that we have on order are all in stock. Readyetnade and Ordered Clothing OthHlmg ' Our stoek will.be better `and larger than ever before See our prices before you buy. LADIES' COATS—We have the largest and best stock of these goods that we have e er V Seen in and our'prices are low, Clinton,,considering quality- Boots, uality Soots, Shoes and Rubbers—Our stock in these lines is nearly all in and we are still at old prices, al- though wholesale prices have advanced to to 15per cent. We've a always sold this line . of goods with a very small margin. Our stock in other lines that we carry Y com- plete, ver "c m- plete, and will be sold withsmall profits, Come and See What we Have Plumsteel Bros. SMALL PROFITS MORE .Li1JSINES$ The Fowl Supper in the Methodist Church on Monday was more than a success. The proceeds at the door was $200 00. • J. D. Mellville left here on Tuesday evening for a deer hunting trip ie Muskoka. R. Adams will have a car of chest nut coal here in a few days. It is all promised. The cement top is finished on the bridge 2i miles east of the village but will not be ready for traffic for some time, Rev. Mr. Turner. of Blyth, will preach in Burns and Knox eturches on Friday, The most sueeessfnl Anniversary yet was the verdict regarding the services in the Methodist Ohnech last Sunday and Monday. Rev, W. E Millson, of Stratford, delighted large congregations on Sunday. On Mon day evening the ladies fully_ sustained their reputation for the best Fowl Supper around, The programme was excellent the following taking part, Miss May Rance, Clinton, Rev. ltlilI son, Stratford, Rev. Jones, Belmont, Rev Millar, Auburn and Rev, Pearcy, Londesbora and the Lebb quartettes, Rev, J, 11, Osterhoet, 13. A, B. D.. pre sided. The proceeds were over $315, Blyth. Mrs. F. Clary and children returned on Saturday from Waterloo, Mr,, S J Moser,of Waterloo, was w in it town over the holtuaps. IIs li r t ctt, Me.Thomas Livingstone, of }Iullett, near Alma, showed his friends rasp, berry anti strawberry vines taken from his garden, which were laden with ripe fruit, and blossoms on the same vines, The wonders of nature are often mysterious.. School Report:—Report of S. S. No, 3 of Unilett, for the month ot Oct- ober:—Glass IV Sr.—Norman Tyndall 05 per cent, Mabel Lockwood 00, Mattie Bigger 57. Class HI Sr••— Gracie.Gli.d.don 73, Class TI1 Olifl'otd Tyndall 118, Gertrude Beeley 56, Bernard Reynolds 50. Class II Sr. —Alma Hale 1 SOi Myrtle Hunter 74, Lenise dale 15, Violet Gliddon 31, °baster Glidden 5S. Class It Sr.— M tinrie Glew 33 Annie S1 >n honk^5 r J at !d Gleiv 74, Eddie .Date 00 Willisi Van hgtnond 50, Bessie Lockwood 15, 111. L. Brown, Teacher, William Snell has returned to Ws home after spending the Summer in the West. Miss Julia Glonsher, of Toronto, spent a few days with her parents, Mr and Mrs. Jno, Glousher, Mre, Thos. Fairservice is spending e few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Wm, Pipe, of near Brussels. • Mr, and Mrs, James Pipe, of Gccle rich spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. D. Meese tale. Mr, Arthur and Laving Kerslake, of Exeter, spent Thanksgiving with their cousin, Miss Laura Shobbrook, 11e. Milton Hooper, of Woodham, spent 'a few days once more at Mr. James Easley. Miss Mary Eaithby, of Anburn, spent Sunday and Monday with her friend J. D. Elsley• 'OUMM DEFENDERS OU COMMONWEALTH' Australian Officer on Jrnperial Staff Bellew:ea Compulsory Training ,. is Popular c r,ia Colonel. Legge of the Australian Military forces, and representatiye of ;Australla on the Imperial General staff in England, combated most emphatleal- 1y in an interview at London, certain otiticisme of Australia's compulsory training system, made by a Sydney writer. The system is decidedly a success, Colonel' Legge declared, "There are about 100,000 seinen ca- dets training," said the Colonel, "but the compulsion to train 10 not un- popular among them et al], Why, before the Defence Act was passed there were 50,000 such cadets training volentarfly and in most Cass buying their own uniforms. "Parades are held mostly at night and on .Saturday afternoons or other statutory half -holidays. The 'authori- ties have drawn up the regulations with great care and all due regard to common sense and obvious di8aul- tiea. When s: boy eanndt attend a parade be may get tnd some• eompert8atfngleave paiialde• .subee- attend (aliently. 'All he has to do is to `get -leave; only if he enervate himself frith crit basic does he have to pay penalty. :b3e wttaandtam an extra 0*1*Ip as, 1!sill, "Working boys who attend technical schools at night;are allotted to special companies in order to avoid interrupt- ing their lectures, They drill at special times. Universities and public schools—all such institutions which can provide a company of L'0 senior cadets—have their separate organise - tions and separate parades to suit their convenience. There is very little real hardship inflicted on the boys," For the initiation of the scheme, the Colonel explained, it was arranged that remote -districts where disabill. ties to' Immediate training could not immediately be overcome, should be proclaimed exempted areas: Of 160; 000 boys of the statutory age of four- teen years, 60,000 were, in the ex- empted areas. Of the remaining 100; 000_a few were medically rejected, and others living more than five miles from training mitres were again ex empted, That left nearly 90,000 put luto training last year, Registration each year begins 111 January and con- tinues ti]) June; the training year for E) n oy airri'lved its the age of 14 be- l g s a "As to the actual training," coil* United ql, I eR a "t tele e rt i� g •l. © air:' hes 9 been sociis unavoidable departmental delay as regards the muskery, We couldno t geton 1a sur et' the met ment alt tie 'rifle ranges We wanted, and the special ammunition for the cadet rifles coned not be manufactured all at once. "Prosecutions of some defaulters were only to be looked for at the be- ginning of such a scheme; but I know of no case where the numbers miss- ing from a battalion 1,000 strong ever 'exceeded sirtcmn. Some priceless old Sanskrit MSS. containing In all over 7,000 leaves have ben lent to Oxford r e ond Unive srY University by the f ah Mahara1 Nepal. Ne al. RULER Romance of World -Wide Search for Sacred Crystal Sall The new Emperor of Japan, Yoshi- hito Harunomlya le very popular. He has never been out of Japan, but he has had a Western edtioation, and speaks English fairly well Ile has been under the care •o1 English and; other private tutors. He is, of course,) thoroughly conversant with 7apanese and Chinese classics, and is a man of. eonslderable intelligence. As far asI possible withn the limits of etiquette attaching to the Crown Prince he goes, about freely among the people. The Emperor Yoshthito was married; to Princess Sadako, fourth daughter of Prince Kujo Michitake, on May 10, 1800, and has three sons. treit tory is tot of the birth of the new Emperor. Nine years af- ter his marriage Emperor. nu su t� Still waited for au heir, -VIM of ell of Wise Men came to the conclusion that "• son wouiir be born until th, sacred crystal ball, sold to a foreigne py a former Minister, was restored ti, its place in the temple. A high orncall of the Court, bearing a credit note for $100,000, toured the world for the missing hall, for wide) he was authorised to pay anything up to that price. He eeentually found is in a London curio shop, and bought t for $900. In the following yeal' a Son was born to the Emperor, SWORDS FOR KAISER'S SONS War Lord'a. Militant Messages on thea Steel An ancient custom has been revere,' by the German Emperor, who he, presented 'his sone with awards. Os the blades are inscribed the, date, when they their military o ,hayai duties. Oh the sword given to the Crown Prince are engraved words which mai life translated, "Ready at all times foi the glory of. the Eimptre;' The awor. of Prince Eitel Fritz has the motto " 'earTess and true." Prince Osear'r Ire 10 inscribed, "Taltltful and stead t. l The naval cutlass presented t• Prince AdaIhert has a double insert Boit, on the one gide, "Full steers ahead l' and on the other, "Tits strength belongs to the Fatherland."