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BELGRAVE
The regular meeting of the Bel -
grave Women's Institute was held on
Tuesday, February eerst, at the bogie
of Mrs. M. A. Wheeler.
There was a splendid attendance,
considering the cold weather. In the
absence of the President, Mrs. Mcs
Callum, the meeting was conducted'
by Mrs. Dan. Geddes, 'and opened by
all singing- the Institute Ode, followed
by prayer. The roll call was well re-
sponde.t to with. "Hints on Enter-
taining," An interesting talk was
given by Mrs. Wm. l3ryclges on
"Flowere-what kinds to plant to
have a succession of • bloom from
spring until fall," It was decided to
have the Londesboro Dramatic Club
present their play, • "The Path 0,;ver
The Hill," on Thursday evening,
March ist.
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Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 1, 2, and 3
SPECLAL
May McA oy
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Charles Ray
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Our Gang Comedy -"YALE vs. HARVARD"
Two shows each night, starting at 8 o'clock. •I
Admission 35 and 20 cents.
"THE FIRE FIRE BRIGADE"
A short time was spent in cominun-
ity singing, after which the, meeting
closed with the singing of the Na-
tional Anthem.
• Lunch was served by Mrs. Wheeler
and Mrs. John Anderson,
Mrs. Ausburn of. London, spent a
few days with her friend, Mrs. Dick
Yule,
• J. L. Stewart spent a• day in Lon,
don last week. " f
Mr. and Mrs. Duck, who have been
visiting friends for the last couple of
months, have left for their home near
Saskatoon.
• Glad to know Gordon Stonehouse
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 6tha6th, 7th
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"THE CLAW"
aLUEV,ALE
Mr. Geo. Thomson was on the sick
lief' a few days this week.
Mrs, John Smith is at present visit-
ing with, her daughter at J3rticefield.
• Mr. Gordon McKay .spent the
week -end with his parents at White-
church.
Mr. and Mrs. David Jewitt cele -
heated! the 30th anniversary of their
wedding day On Wednesday eveniug,
and entertained a number of their
neighbors and relatives. A very pleas-
ant evening was spent together.
Mr. Flemming Black has been on
the sick list during the past week.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Women's Institufe will be held
at the home of Mrs. A. H. Coombs
on Thursday afternoon, March 8th,
at 2.30 p.m. Mrs. C. Hetherington
will read a paper.
'Mrs. jos. Curtis, Mrs, Jas. Kirton
and Mrs. J. Rolph were•at Seaforth
this week, attending the funeral of a
relative.
Mr. A. H. Coombs made a'business
trip to Hanriston on Saturday,
Mrs. Jim Scott and son Mac are
visiting at.the home of her aunt,'Mrs.
Miller, at Belgrave.
Mr, Glen Garniss • of . town, spent
the week -end ander the parental roof.
Mrs. Robert 'Shaw is at present
visiting at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Leona'id Gates, at Cherrywood.
Mrs. George Thornton returned
home last week, after visiting at the
home of her niece, Mrs. Fair, near
Hamilton.-
home, after being in Wingham Hospi-
tal for a few weeks. •
. The Farmers' Club had an oyster
supper on,Friday night in. the For -
resters' }Pall, and had a very good
crowd, considering the weather. J. J.
Morrison of Toronto, gave a fine ad-
dress on the workings of the co-op-
gra.tive.
Mrs. Scott of Wet Lorne, is spend-
ing a few days with her aunt, Mrs.
Miller,
ST. HELENS
Mr, Culbert was a week -end. visitor
at his home near Ripley. He.was ac-
companied by Mr. John McGuire:
Mr. arid Mrs. Duncan McMillan,
formery 1‘..,fiss Ethel Cummings, of De-
troit, are spending their honeymoon
with Mrs. 'IVIeMillan's mother, Mrs.
Thos. Cummings.
Tht regular meeting of the Y. P. B.
C. of the United Church will be held
next •Priday evening, when Mrs. Gor-
don, Mr. McKinney and My. Harvey
Thursday, Mardi xst, xgs8.
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ins - THURSDAY TO SATURDAY, MARCH 4st, 2nd and 3rd.
• On Thursday evening about thirty
of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Morris
Bosman gathered in Jamestown Hall,
when the„tollowing address was read,
and presentation made:
Dear Morris: -
We, a few of your many friends,
are gathered here tonight to express
to you, our deep and sincere appreci-
ation of your many years of faithful
services as mail -carrier on R.R. No. 2.
W.e all realize that the position
which you have held for the,. past
eleven years is one of the most vital
and important in the Dominion. Ev.;
ery effort is concentrated on the safe
delivery of the mail and. every sacri-
fice is made to bring it through safely
• and on time. Summer or winter, sun-
shine or storm, the mail must go, and
on the man to whom this sacred task
is entrusted, a heavy responsibility is
laid. In all the eleven yearg during
which yeti have held this position,
right nobly have you fulfilled its du -
Webb have charge. Owing tOthC ties. And not only duties, but, t1ie
= stem the meeting for last Sunday ee-•
countless little acts of kindness, • al-.
= ening was .postponed until next Sun- ways so cheerfully done, and the
Collegians - "THE RELAY" P
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day.
Mrs. Alex. Woods ,of Lucknow, is
spending a few days with Mrs. R J. 1
Woods..
'1\frs Morris who has been a visitor
with her sister, Mrs. Jas, Gaunt, re -
WHITECHURCH wEsTFIELD
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McDowell visit-
,
ed over the week -end at the home of
the formers sister, Mrs. Phoebe
Tay-
Mrs.Sam. Reid and children oi Ash-
field, spent the week -end with her sis-
ter, Mrs. W, R. Farrier.
Mrs, Roy Patton of Ltican, spent
the week -end at her home here,
Ernest Sperling- of Kincardine, is
visiting with his brother here,
Mrs. Jim Falconer and Miss Nora
Falconer spent last week with Mrs.
Elgin Wellwood of Oratigeville. Mn
Wdlwoodk has rented his farm and
had a sale on_Friday last.
Don't forget the Woneens Institute
,concert on Friday next.
A great number attende'd. the re-
ception of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Scott,
at the home of the bride's parents,
Mr. and Mis. Milton Bruce, on Fri-
day last.
Mr. Alex. Simpson of Teeswater,
spent a few days last week, with his
sister, IYIrs, Frank Henry.
A surprise party was held a Mr.
Bert Taylor's on Wednesday night of
this week.
The world day of prayer, a fellow-
shrp of intereeeelon for every woman
of every land was observed by the
women of Chalmers' Presbyterian
Church, ou Friday afternoon, Feb-
ruary a‘ltli. In spite of the very
stormy weather, a goodly number of
ladies gathered in the lecture room.
Prayers were offered for Canada,
Chirta, Japan, India, Africa, Moslem
World, League of Nations and lents-
alem International Missionary Con-
ferente. Miss Isabel Purdon render-
ed a solo very sweetly,
The local troup of the Boy Scouts
intend holding an open meeting in
the leeture room of the Presbyteriae
,Church on FrIday eveeirig, March eth.
Almost the entire program will be
given by the boys, who will also de-
monstrate the work taken thus far.
Mr. Padden, the Field Secretary of
the PrOvincial organization will be
present to give an address, and to
iexplain the work atid. movement. The
parents and e,ublic are ceeeleally
lor of Goderich.
Mrs, J. N. Campbell is visiting at
the home of her eister, Mrs. James
Elsley of Londesboro.
Miss Ella Sowerby spent over the
Week -end under the Parental roof in
Goddeich township.
Mr. and. Mrs. Walter 'Mason and
children were Wbitecliurch visitors
on Sunday.
Mrs, 5. N. Campbell received word
on Tuesday of the death of her sister,
Miss Mary Hiles of Londesboro. Mr.
and Mrs. Bert Taylor, Mr, W. F.
Campbell and Mr. Douglas Campbell
attended the funeral on Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Pickett left on
Saturday for their home at Maple
Creek, Sask., after spending the past
two months with Mrs, l'ickett's sis-
ter, Mrs. Rober'i Buchanan, and other
friends.
TWELVE LINE HOWICK
Quite a few feom this vicinity at-
tended a shower at the home of Mr,
Oliver. Stewart, All report a good
time.
We are glad to report that Mr. Del-
bert Clegg is able to be around once
more.
• I:tenry Finlay paid a visit to James-
town,
Mr. James Underwood visited his
sister-in-law, Mrs, Win. Underwood,
Miss Mary Vittic was a Sunday vis-
itor at her home here.
Messrs. John Finlay and Janie e Un-
eterwood were Forwich visitors.
Mr. Roy McKerzie's sale Was well
attended from this direction.
Mr. Lorne Laird is renewing ay-
puitintanres or this line,
The Women's Institute held their
annual Home" on Friday even-
ing,when in spite of the unpleasant
weather, there:was a good crowd pre-
sent. The men had charge of the
program and they .gave: a splendid
Minstrel Show, choruses, duets, trios,
instrumental selections on the mouth
organ, Jews harp, violin and banjo by
the various colored gentlemen were
all much :enjoyed. "'Miss Dorothy MC-
Quillin presided at the piano. .At the
•concluaion of the program, several
stunts and games were enjoyed; after
which.lutith,.was served by the ladies,
,After a vote of thanks from the.Wo-
men's Institute the singing of "For
they are, jelly good fellows". brought
the evening's entertainment to "a
Mr. A. E. Bradwin of Arn.prior, for-
irterly editor of the Illyth Standard,
paid the Advance-Thnee a call on
'Ilitirsday last,
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Marty ways in which you, at corisid-
erable trouble, carried parcels and
other things to oblige es
And now, Morris and Mis, Dosman,
please accept these chairs as a very.
slight token of our heartfelt thanks
and appreciation for all you have
done. May you have many years of
success and prosperity, is the wish of
your many friends on Rural Route
No. 2.
J. Peacock, Milvert Sellers, Robt
McLennan.
Afterwards the ladies served re-
freshments, and it jolly social hour
passed.
ASHFIELD'
Mr. Dalton, near Kingsbridge; who.
was appointed assessor .for Ashfield,
is busy at his new job.
Mr. Isaiah Congram, Boundary,
near Lucknow, has sold his beautiful
one hundred acre farm last week to
Mr. Dick Mephillite, West Wawa -
nosh. We one sorry to lose such good
neighbors as Mr, and Mis. Congram.
They will move into Lucknow in the
sgOring.
Sorry to report a serious accident to
Mr. timer Alton, which happened 'on
Tuesday night, He .and three neigh-,
bars were hauling hay leen:1.1\1r. Thos.
Hall's, farm, near Mafeking, . when
the drawbolt of the sleigh broke, the
horses event on, and pulled Mr. Alton
forward, He fell on the hard ground
and broke his thigh bone, and got a all had e Very enjoyable tinie. The
bad shaking up, evening was spent hi vines and core"
We egtend our. symPethy to Mn tests tefter which followed a splendid
Thomas Wiggins and Mrs, Godfrey
Hall, in the death of their 'sister, 'Mrs.
John Sceimgemir of Gederich, who
died Wednesday, Feb, 22.
Miss Mary Vint is spending a eott-
pie of weeks with relatives aeotind
Belgreete.
Mrs. Sidney Ferguson and little. son
Doneld of .Wellaceburg,. is Spending
Ferguson, and Nora Vancange gave an. jiistrit-
BELGRAVE
The Belgrave 'Farmer's Club held
an oyster supper on Friday evening,
• February 24th in the Foresters' Hall.
The crowd far exceeded the mem-
bers' expectations owing to inclem-
en'.4ni."e'earntitleieri. feature of the program
was an address byeMr. J. J. Morrison
of Toronto, Secretary of the United
Farmers of Ontario, which proved
both interesting and profitable to all
those interested in the United. Farm-
er's movement.
Two vocal numbers were given by
Mr. Bert Abell of Wingliame which
were intich efijoyed, other numbers
were a short address of Rev. J. Sco-
bie; reading by Mr. Earl Anderson;
violin selections by MT. Joseph Miller
and Mr. J. M. Coultes; solo by Mr.
John Coolies, sr:.; Piano solo by Miss
Verda Procter. A short time was also
spent in conuminity singing,
The meeting closed with the Nat-
ional Anthem,
A very enjoyable social evening was
spent in the basement of the, United
Church last Wednesday evening, un-
der the auspices Of the Young Peop-
le's Society. There was in the neigh-
borhood of seventy-five ptesent and
Women's Coats and Dresses, Less
20 to 50 Per Cent.
Children's Coats and Dresses at One
Third Off.
Misses' and Juniors' Garments, all re-
duced 20 to 50 Per Cent.
$1.25 Pagoda Silk Broadcloth ...88c
20 colors, short lengths, 3 to 8 yards.
Balance of $2.50 Crepe-de-Chene $1.88
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for dresses.
Broken Line Sweaters - Half Price
$6.50 Lumber Jacks $3.25
$5.00 V Neck Coats $2.50
$6.50 Chappie Coats
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$5.00 Misses' V Neck Coats ...$2.50
Penman's $1.50 Silk Stockings. .$1.19
8 good shades.
Gossard $5.00 to $7.00 Corsets at
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Men's and Young Men's Clothing, Ov- I
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Wool Toques, Golf Stocking, etc., all I
Less 20 Per Cent.
Blue Label Shirts and Drawers $2.29
A few good sizes left. 1
Winter Caps, Top Shirts, Wool Socks
and Gloves, Underwear, Sweaters, 1111
Pullovers, Windbreakers, Leather 1
Mitts, Mocha and Cape lined Gloves,
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Penman's Extra Fleece forMen 69c 1
Big 88 Overalls and Smocks ... $2.29
Watson's $3.50 Combinations . . $2.69
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Bordeaux Walnuts (Halves) lb...49c
Large Jar Orange Marmalade .. 39c
9 Bars Castile Soap 28c
3 lbs. Laundry Starch29c
10 lb. Pail Syrup . . . .... . . . . 64c
Large Tin Pink Salmon . .. 23c
3 Boxes Matches ..... 23c
3 pkgs. Handy Ammonia . . 25c
2 Tins Choice Pineapple 29c
6 Rolls Crepe Toilet Paper .... . .22c
New Dates, 2 lbs. . ...... • , ....21c
2 lbs. Seedless Raisins 27c
5 Bars P. & G. Soap 22c
3 Tins Heinz Tomato Soup 29c
2 lbs. Large Prunes 24c
4 McLareo Jelly Powders 25c
3 lbs. Blue Rose Rice 25c
5 Ib. Pail Corn Syrupo3 tins . . . $1.00
20 Only, 100 lbs. Sacks Granulated Sugar for . $6.39
HUNDREDS OF'OTHER BARGAINS
mental duet. A solo by Mrs. John
Clegg and a violin selection by John
Coultes Were also very much enjoyed.
A reading by Edith Procter followed
by a solo by Earl Anderson, and•an-
other ntunber from the quartette
brought the programme to a close.
After a few more games and con-
tests a very much enjoyed lunch was
served. The meeting closed, after an
invitation had been extended to all to
coma back the following Wednesday
evenings,
programme, Mr, Stewart Procter act-
ed as chairman, and the following
programme was rendered. A quartet
by the Mises Velma Wheeler, Mild-
red ScObie, Marjorie Hamilton and
Freda Jordan, this was followed by a
reading by NE's. Jas, Michie, which
was very much enjoyed, Miss Cela
Coultes then reedered a solo after
this week with Mee and 'Airs, Thomas which the Misses Jennie Wightman
EAST WAWANOSH'
Report of S. 5, No. g East Wawanosh
for the month of February
Sr, 1V -Gordon Kerr 75%, Jessie Ar-
buckle ATe.,
Jr. IV -Louise 13reen 60, Elliot
Johnston 61%,
Sr, I1I-Donelda Johnston So%, Ger-
trade Arbuckle 30%,
Jr. III -Wilma Breen 73%, Glenn
Breen 65%.
I (0 -Ronald Coultes 85%, George
Carter 84%.
(b) -Edith Arbuckle and Luella Kerr
Jr. Johnston 6%.
Pr.-Peveral Breen 65%.
Mildred Whittaker, teacher.
Mrs. T. J. McLeatt received news this,
week that her eldest brother Wm.
Netterfield had died in Seattle, Wash-
ington. Mr, NetterfieSd will be reme-
bered by some of the old timers as he
served his apprenticeship Ilene' with 0.
Andrus, as harnesstnaker. Leaving
here about 48 years ago Mr. Netter -
field went to the Soo and after living
there for five years -went to Washing-
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and was one of the boys, having been
brought up here with the few remain-
ing of the older generation.
Mr, and Mrs: John T. Carrie East
Wawanosh announce the engagement
of their daughter, Mary Irene, R. N.
of Detroit Mich. to Mr. Merton Gab-
rath also of Detroit, eldest son of
Mr , -and Mrs. Jas, Gabrath of Cheboy-
gan Michigan.
ton and was employed: in Fruit Farm-
ing until a couple of years afo when
he retired on account of ill health.
Mr. Netterfield Was a member of the
Town Band while living in Winghatu
• RAPID CITY
Misses Florence Thompson and
Eva Sine, Harry Champion and Wm.
Cole of Lucknow, spent Sunday at
Chas. Thompson's.
Mr. Peter Carter and Mr. and Mrs,
Mark Gardner visited with Mr. and
Mrs. Ed. Cosens of Lucknow.
Mr. Milton Naylor of Lucknow, en-
tertained a few of their Lucknow and
Rapid City friends to a party on
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Wismere, who has been as-
sisting Mr, Kenneth Gallen in house-
keeping, has accepted a position with
Mr, Charles Strathedee of Ripley. Miss
Florence Thompson is 'taking charge,
on account of Mrs, Strathdee's ab -
PRINCE OF WALES GIFT
So numerous were the letters. receiv-
ed acknowledging the peony plants
which the Prince of Wales had dis-
tributed throughout Canada last fall
as a memento of his visit that Ms
Royal Righnees has requested that his
formal Acknowledgment to the Bank
of Montreal, through whom the letters
were forwarded to him, be Wenn rie
constituting a general reply.
It will be remembered that Mis
Royal highness asked the Bank to
undertake for him the distribution of
Canadian -grown peony plants to His
Excellency the Governor General, the
Prime 1V1inister" and meinbers of his
Cabinet, the Lieutenant -Governors
and Premiers of the villages through-
out Canada. The distribution was
made through thee.bratches of the
Bank witli the co-operation and assiss
tante of His Majesty's Mails, and the
hundreds of letters received from
mayors and other public officials
showed how greatly the royal gift
was appreciated. These letters, con-
veying the thanks of the various com-
munities and expressing loyalty and
devotion, were bound in handsome
portfolio and transmitted by the Bank
of Montreal to Vice -Admiral Sir Lion-
el Halsey, Comptroller of the Prince
of Wales' Household, The following
letter from Sir Vincent Meredith,130,rt.
to the Comptroller, dated from the
Head Office, Bank of Montreal, Jan-
uary 3/st, accompanied the portfolio.
"Sir -- I have the honour to for-
ward to you under separate cover
for the information of His Royal
Highntss, the Prince of Wales, a port-
folio containing .copies of letters of
appreciation and grateful thanks for
the gift of peony plants Oat Mis
Royal Highness so graciously sent to
the cities, towns and villages, through
the medium of the branches of the
Bank of Montreal throughout Can-
ada as a memento of his visit to the
Dominioti during its Diamond Jubilee
Year. Through the courtesy and co-
operation of the Honourable the Min-
ister of Finance and the HonOurable
the Postmaster General, the serviees
of His Majesty's Mail were promptly
placed at our disposal and this great-
ly facilitated the distribution.
With every SdfitilliCta of loyalty'
and devotion to His Royal Highnebs,
have the honour to be, Sir, Your
obedient servant,
(Signed) VINCENT litERtlIDITH,
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