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The Huron Expositor, 1917-08-03, Page 4NEW ADVERTISEMXNTS Summer Dresses -Stewart Bros. -4-3 Keel Klothes-Greig Clothing -1 Hot Weather -4. Mactavish-8 Outing Show W.G.Willis-4 Holidays-Publie Library -8 Wanted -Canadian Flax Mills -6 Supplies-Thainpsonts---8 The Chaperon-Strnd-8 For Sale-Ciamdien Express -5 Metalep---Council-. Feather Miming-4.Barnett--5 Specials---Beattiee Fair -8 Studebaker `Car For Sale -8 _ Mg Wilma pnMt itr ••• SEAFORTIf, Friday, August 3, 1917 THE WAR srruATIoN. The great plush in Belgiumf whiek the British and French hay been preparing for at least thre weeks, was started 071 'Tuesday an proved successful in every detail, ev ery objective for which the Allies cal ciliated being obtained with compar ationity, small calamities to themselv but with fearful slaughter to the e emy, and the following days giv promise of heingethe greatest confli of the war. The net result of th first day's fighting- was the captu of nine villages by the Britisleamo them being St. Jed.ieni where th Canadian troops withstood the firs Sas attack launched by the Germa and whose bulldog courage stayed treneinduous rash on and most -pro ally' the capture of Calais. Some) o the ether Tillages c,aptured have bee in the .hands of the Gernanse sine they feriet invaded Belgium. The ad yanee Was made on a twenty -mil front to a depth of two miles and th first theme lines of the enemy trench es Were carried. The French ea tured the first two lines of Germa haeachei and four villages and th number of prisoners captured, and s tar connted, has been over 4,000. Al the gains have been. consolidated and are strengy held despite teriffie Ger man dander attacks. The attac W55: preceded by an. artillery prepar 27,14 be intensity of which has. nev er been equalled even in this war o w4r The country for miles rocked wib the roar of the guns and even in London,. Epgland, 120- miles away the, vibration was plaity felt. Uncle such a rain of fire, the enemy fir. line trenches were blown to atom and the barb -wired entanglements flattened like grass. Nothiog coul live under it, and when the Britis reached what. had been. a formidabl line of 'trench, they met with no Op position and swept on to the secon and -third lines, where, however, th preparation not being so long sus tained, and consequently less deadly they met with A stubborn resistanc from German troops, who made a desperate but futile attempts to stem t h are dae t . i the onrush. The next few days evil. see some tremenduous fighting as the Allies are facing a large eoncentra tion of German artillery and fresh troope of men who were rushed -to the front as soon as it became ap- parent some time ago, by the tre- mendous gun fire of the British that an advance was in order in this re- gion. The Allies, however, have a preponderanc of artillery, which is the vital factor, when it can be used in conjunction with the ,air fleet, and which the Allied supremacy of the air assures. Another vital point in fever of the Allies is the well known fact that the morale of the Gamlen troops on this front is far below what it used to be. The qual- ty of the prieoners taken. many of hem mere boys of 17 and 18 years, as proven this, while on the other hand the British and French troops fresh and eager. If the first ds success is maintained it means he sweeping of the Germans from he Belgian sea coast which will de- fray their great submarin.e bases at 3ebrugge and. Ostend, and thereby ix -Ike a mighty blow to the U-boat nenace against Britain. Of course, t is too early to predict victory on trernenduous scale but every indi- time points to an unbounded confi- ence on the part of the Allies. A.p- arently every preparation. has been made and a great victory is expected those in command or else the state- ent made by Lloyd -George a few ys ago, that Britaih. and France ould bring the war to a successful onelusion independent of *Russia ould scarcely have been. uttered. On the Russian front the. epposi- on against the Germans has consid- agly stiffened during the past few a,ys and indications point to a re- wal of hostilities and it would ap- ar that reliable army officers are owly getting the upper hand and atdiscipline is again being restore among the rebellious troops. It plainly be seen, • however, that mai* is not to be relied upon. They or e ea n- et re fls a fl s a by 771 ti Of ne Pe th ed can t another teat opportonittie of shortening the war dip through their handS. After hushing their lihe long a front of 150._miles and to a depth of ihany'ilites,oustirai the -Ger- roans and . Austrians as they went; they gave way and the Germans poured through it, not only to the toiritOry from which they had iieett drifter. btit far beyond it. Th.e best we can hope is that Hinclehburg's boast to the Kaer, that he crush Russia in sixty days : will prove no more relible than his other pre- dictions, which it will if the Russians stir themselves ever so little. The second American contingent has landed safely in France, but -how large it is or how many American troops re>fl6w in France of course is, withheldebut there must be a con- siderable army in ther vicinitii of the firing line. It is expected that these troops will soon be read for active service in the trenches, as they are an exceptionally fine. hody of .men and slpendidly equipped and that other troops will arrive at short intervals. TheeAllies are now looking .to Amer- ica to take the place of Russia and there is not a question. of a doubt but that she will do it, and do it too with credit to bath herself and- her Allies. The third --ear of war has closed and in many respects it has been a disappointment to the Allies. The'_ gret push in July of last year which was to be continued this year, was to do away with trench fielding and thus bring the war to a close this year, was brought to naught by Rus- sia. The Italian offensive on'Trieste has been nartially halted from the same source and Roiunania has been overrun. On the other hand the Al- lies have gained a preponderance of munitions and men, they have. gained the ascendency in the air, they have, if not fully, to a great extent, con- quered the subm.arine menace and they have more than held their own without, or rather in ef Russia. With the entry of the States into the fray on, the side of the Allies, the prospect is decidedly brighter than it was at this time last year. Ger:- many and her Allies are not defeated but the.British Prhne Minister is ata therity for the statement that Bri- *in and her Allies are -now in a posi- tion to administer that defeat. It may not be thiii year, it may net be next, but when it does come we knowit will be thorough and we hope it will be soon.. WINTHROP Garden Party. -The Prebsyterian- church of Winthrop will hold their annual garden party on Mr. Robert Searlett's lawn on Friday evening, August 10th. A splendid musical. programme Will be provided and a band ' in attendarme. Teal- will be served from five to nine o'clock. CONSTANCE Notes. -The. Ladies' Aid of Con- stance Methodist church have had the interior *of the church painted and decorated which adds greatly to its appearance. The work was done by Mr. Robinson of Blyth. -We regret to announce the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dexter. on July 22nd. The sympathy of the neighborhood goes out to them in this, their hour of trouble. -On ac- count of our pastor taking his holi- days, the pulpit was ably filled by Mr. Robert Clarke on Sabbath last. -The farmers are taking advantage of the fine weather and a great quan- tity of the hay is being nicely saved The farmers report a good crop. . USBORNE Thames Road Notes .-Rev-. A. E. Johns, Mrs. Johns and childen, Mar- tin and Harold, who are on f lough r from China, arrived home las week. Needless to say they find many changes since they left nearly seven years ago.-allev.Mr.Powell preach- ed very acceptably in Bethany church last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Powell is always a welcome visitor in this community. -Mrs. • Percy Whitlock , and children of Toronto, visited with relatives recently. -Mr, and ,Mrs . A Vivian of Stratford, spent a few days -with friends last week. -Cats must be feeling the high cost of living these days. A large number of them 'have died from some mysterious dis- ease, leaving a number of the farms catless and, mice and rats their froc dom. CROMARTY. Notes. -Mrs. Donald McKellar has been visiting relative/a in Galt during the past week. -Mrs. Dun- can Hair of Stratford spent the week- end with her sister, Miss Polly Hog- garth.-Miss Lottie Hoggarth of Detroit is holidaying with her P4r- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hogarth' -Rev. D. and Mrs. Ritchie, with their fatuity, leave this week for Bruce Beach, where they will spend a month. -On Sabbath next Rev, R. A. Cranston, of Palmerston,. wid oc- cupy the pulpit and on the following Sabbath Rev. R. G. MacKay of AI- vinston will conduct the services here -Mr. Robert Hoggarth, sr., is very ill at present. As he is nearing the four score and ten mark his c6m- plete recovery is somewhat doubtful. -Mr. Robert Eloggarth has pur- chased a five passenger McLaughlin car. LEADBURY Notes. -Mr. Henry Rapein has been away, engaged at cemnet work for some time. -Mr. Wiliam Bolton sold a horse this week for which he received $240. Horses are a good price at present. -The fields of flax which we have seen on the Leadbum line are long in the straw and_thick in the ground .-Returned soldiers will take some of the services in Wal- ton circuit next Sabbath. -A little daughter has come to brighten the priE home of Mr, and Mtn. IL -Benne. wets . -We have not met anyone but Who is opposed to having a Dominion election at this time. r' if there are wo-4 13,10.4 in the Govenneeent, drop thein, out and 'put stronger and more energetic mew in their places. A un- ion government composed of men of the Lloyd George type is what is -wanted. Unfortunately, however, Finch a goverrim" ent, at this late date cannot be formed*without an election. iheiheheehhe - McKILLOP Death of Mrs. Klein. -Another of the old and respected residents of this township passed away sud- denly at her Imine on the 3rd conces- sion on Sunday evening last, in the Derwin of Mrs.. Michael Klein, in her 59th year. ,The deceased had enjoy- ed remarkably good health Until a- bout a month ago, but she was able. to be up and about the .house until Sunday when _the end came with startling suddeness • and as a great shock to her family and friends by whoni she was deeply- loved and re- spected. Besides her husband she is survived by a-far/illy of six sons and four daughters; one son, Joseph, hav- ing returned from the war some months ago afteir losing an arm. The funeral services were held at St. James' church, Seaforth, of which the deceased was a devout /member, on Tuesday, the remains, being followed to their last resting place in St. James' Cemetery, by one of the larg- est funeral processions seen, in the district for some years,. showing the esteem in which the deecased was held. TUCKERSMITH. Death of Mrs. Joseph Roney. - There pa.ased away on the 18th of July„ in Tuckersmith, at the home of 'her son-in-law, Mr, H. M. Ham- ilton,. Hannah Davidson, relict of the late Joseph Roney. Mrs. Roney had reached the ripe age of 89 years and 7 Months and her release from the burdens of this ,world e was the fulfil- ment of her last wish. The deceased was -born in Nova Scotia and came to Western Ontario, when a girl, and was' married to Mr. Roney about 66 years ago. They lived in Hibbert until about three years ago, when they went to•live with their daughter, -Mrs. Hamilton. The deceased Was a lady' poasessing many sterling qual- ities and her intellect, which was un- usual, remained =impaired to the last. Four sone.and twa daughters in the West and- Mrs. Hamilton, ° Of Tiickersmith, Mrs. Mimi& of Strat- ford and Mrs.. Young of Totoneo, al- so three sisters, are left:to mourn. the loss of the truest and mist sympa- thetic mother and sister. The re - Maine were taken to Stratford by meter -to their last resting place. The service at the house was conducted by Rev. Mr. McKinley of Seaforth Methodist church, and Rev. Mr. Kay of Stratford read. the burial serLvice at the cemetery. MITCHELL Notes.--Wor. Bro., Rev. J. A. Langford, of Mitchell, has been ap- pointed chaplain. of South Huron Dis- trict No. 4, A. F. and A. M. Wor. Bro., Langford's appointment will meet with the approval of every Mason in the district, and the honor could not be bestowed upon a more worthy Mason. -Rev. r T. Charl- ton, rector of Trinity \ church, and Mrs. Charhon. are having their an- nual summer vacation during the month of August, and will spend it, out of town.Mr.Charlton will preach in St. James' church, Stratford, dur- ing the month, and Rev. C. Burton, of Windsor, formerly rector of Mit- chell church, will preach herehaMr. Clark Vance, a highly respected resi- dent, died at his late home in the north ward about noon on Monday. He was 72 years a age, and had been ill for about two months. His wife died -about two years ago, and one daughter, Miss Elva, and two sons, William. and Goldie Vance, reside in the West. -Rev, J. A. Langford, pastor of the Methodist church here, will spend the month of August at Grand Bend. --Mr. Fred Hillebrecht, Sr., of Brodhagen, underwent a ser- ious operation on Sunday. • It was successful and his recovery is expect- ed. -Mr. Wm, Keeler, head window dresser and designer for the T. Eaton_ Company, Winnipeg, called on his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Keel- er, this week. He was an his way from, a purchasing trip to Chicago, New York, Montreal and Torento. MI11.11:011.1MINMONIMIIINIIP BRUCEFIELD The Late John B. Jamieeon.-The following despatch from the Edin. burg, Tribune, of Edinburg, North Dakota, relating to the tragic death m y of the late John B. _Jamieson, a for- mer well known resident of this vil- lage an.d .a brother of Mrs. Willia Charters, of the Mill Road, will be read with sincere regret by man friends oils the family ,in this district. The Tribune says: "John. B. Jamie- son, former station agent at Edin- burg, was killed by lightning on July 4th, near his farm home in Montrail county near Parslaal, ND. Mr. Jamieson had been at a neighbor's place and was returning along the read when a bait of lightning struck him, killing him instantly. The re- mains were brought to Edinburg, and the funeral was held on Monday from the St: Paul church, the edifice being crowded to its doors -with friends.. who came from far ant near to pay their last respects to the departed one. Rev. 'Mr. McIntosh of Grand Forks, preached the funeral sermon and was a,ssisted_ in the services by Revds. Kra tad and Langemo. Iriterrnent was ade in the Lampton cemetery-. John B. Jamieson was born on Feb-. ruary 26, 1862, at Landon, England, from. Scotch parents, but came to On- tario while still in his infancy. He came to North Dakota, in 1891 locat- ing at Edinburg and a year later was married to Miss Annie Campbell, of Brucefield, Ont. For twenty years, Mr: and Mrs. Jamiewm and family made their home at Edinburg, where M.r. ja,mieson's kindness and person- ality earned for him the fidendshiP of all Who knew him. About four years ago theii moved on to a home- stead near Parshall where they have made their home since. His uotimelv demise was a shock to his many friends and removed from this Earth one -whose life had made this world more pleasant and .cheerful. He is survivd by his midow and two sons. ,ramor and JtAna.; also by. his mother, Mrs. lames Jamieson and six siterg WC T. G. Long.,Janiestown, N.D.; Mrs „ N. E. Adams and ,Mrs. (Dr .4 Corey, Vanceuver, B.C,;.,Mrs. Will Charters, Seaforth, Out; Mrs. (Dr) Armstrong, Tara, Ont.; and 1VIrs. (Die) 3, J. Corry Denver„ Colorado, , BRUSSELS Death of An Old Resident.-Af ter an illness of only three weeks John Lott, and old and respected resi dent of Brussels, passed peacefully away at his home, on Sunday after noon, -in the 76th year of hiS age, lin til about six weeks ago, deceased though not robust, had enjoyed ex ceptionally good- health for a man o his age. About this time he began to be troubled With a cancerou growth in his nick: Medichal atten tion was summoned and every poss ible effort was put forth to retard the cleadlyldisease but -ail to no avail It continued to developed andethe Pa tient to lose strengh and courage. However, it was not unt1 a week be fore the end that he finally took to his bed. He was bern, in the town ship of Darlington, near Oshawa 1843. In 1870 he nuirried Miss Mary Wilson, who survives. For nineteen years they resided at Whitby, Ont. toming to Brussels in April, 1889. For some years after settling here Mr. Lott was a teamster. Of late years held -ever, owing to advanced age, he has not follawed any steady employment. The deceased was of a quiet, unobtrusive temperament, kind and generous almost to a fault. Even during his last illness be was remark ably cheerful' In religion the deceas- ed was a Congregationalist, and in politics was a Itedoeiner. The funera took place from hitt litte reeidence on Tuesday afternoon, . Rev. W. E. Stafford, B.A., officiating. The flora emblems were beatitiful and the at- tendance large. The pall bearers were S. WiltonR. Hender,son, A. Currie L. Ratan, J. McCallum and G. Crooks. Besides his widow the de ceased leaves to (mown his loss an adopted daughter, Mrs. Geo. Lott of town; One, brother whose home is in Oshawa; and his grandson, Bert Lott, 'Who made MS home with his grand -p rents. The relatives and friends )1 aye the heartfelt sympathy of the ommunity. Notes. -Brussels-. electric light Weed is to be offered for sale by pub- lic auction on August 14.-Tre part- nership between Messrs. Naegel & Logan as owners of the chopping mill has been dissolved. Business will -be continued by the latter. -Messrs. Sperling and Sanders have bought the implement -business (if J. d: Gil- pin, who has carried it on for the past thirty years. The altter- will continue to reside here . -Dr. James M. Moore; who tecently came back from ' overseas has not had good health, and went to Roehester, -Minn:, to consult the Mayo specialists rela- tive to some' internal trouble .-Word received from Pte., Leslie Lowry says he is gettting along fine after his ' being vonnided by shrapnel in France. He is now in an English hospital. His *fitted was in the thin=dohn NivinS has -accepted an engagement as engineer of the wat- erworks at Lacknow,-The i barber shop of W. IL Littleiltas bead sold to 1 Habkirk, a eturned soldier, who enlisted with- a Winnipeg battal- on three years ago. -I --George Grime oldby, who enlisted with a Toronto attalion, has been wounded in France. His wide was Miss Addie Robb of Brusselsi-Cranbrook Girls' Club, known as the Ramblers, held a very Ouccessful garden -party, .mak- nee nearly noo of which about $150 will be clear. WALTON CREAM WANTED -I am now tak- ing in cream; testing and paying for it while you wait. Satisfaction guar- anteed. We use the very latest meth- od of testing and each patron is re- quested to see :our system. Cream taken in on Tuesday and Friday morn- ings of each Week. Bring as your cream and receive top prices. For further particulars see W. NEIL, Gen- eral Merchant, Walton. 2583-tf Red Cross Pienie-A picnic for Red Cross purposes will be held in Mr. Rae's bush on Walton's Civic Holi- day, Wednesday, , August 8. Sports consisting of nits, sawing contest, tug of war and a baseball match be- tween Cranbrook ladies and the fith line of Grey. Other sports will be on the programme for the afternoon. Refreshments booths will also be on the ground. All members of the Wal- ton branch of the Red Cross Society are requested to bring baskets. Ev- erybody come and enjoy a pleaeant -outipg and help along a good cause. Discentinued.-The regular week- ly sewing meeting of the Red Cross Society will be discontinued until the first Tuesdity in September. Anyone wishing to get sewing to do can se- cure the same by calling on Mrs. Smith in the village. It is the aim of the Society to make the monthly shipment just as large as if they were meeting every week. Do not get weary of this work in. the hot weather the boys at the front have to face the foe no imatter how hot the days are. Notes .-Mr. and Mrs.. Smith and son, Ellis, and his friend, Gerald Ros- er, motored from Flint, Mich., to the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Ryan, Walton, laid week. On their return home they will visit with friends at Beechwood, Port Hope and in New 'York State. We wish thema safe journey, -Walton d'ivie Holiday will be observed, on August 8th, -Mrs. James Bishop visited her daughter, Mrs. R. Alderson, of Mamilton, this week. -Miss M. Douglas has return- ed to Kitchener after spending three weeks vacation at the parsonege.- Mrs. (Dr.) W. L. Mcdatcheon, of Wilkesbarre, Penn., is visiting with Walton friends. -It is about seven months since Mrs. James Murray, formerly a, well known resident of this locality, went to Brussels to the home of Mrs. D. B. Moore. Her good constitution has lengthened out her span of life but her condition is such that she might succumb any day. This week Rev. and Mrs. n Lundy left for their vacation and will c be away during August. He will put p in most of his time on his brother's farin near Brampton. For the next 0 two Sabbaths Rev. D. Johnston, of :Varna, formerly of this conniumity, 111 supply at Walton and Moncrieff. la ast Sunday the people of St. m 4. -Georgels church; learned offieially and with deep regret tho Rev. R. Et Page leas tendered his resigna- tion es rector and will remove to Courtright, Lambton county, about September 1s1. He Wee served the congregation. here moat faithfully during the fin= years of leis incum- bency. -We are sorry to state that in the casualty list of last Mondaythe name of Pte. George Thamere Who went overseas with the 161st Huron Battalion, appears as another of the brave fellows who laid down. his life for the cause of liberty and righteousness. The bereaved family will be deeply sympathized with. De- ceased is a SOU of Mr. Wm. Thamer, of this locality. -The Illethodist folk are "commernoradng the third anni- versary of the war in a unique way this :year. A patriotic rally will be held on George Price's spacious lawn near Winthrop. Special patriotic se- lection and stirring addresses by re- turned soldiers, including Sere. T. Pritehard, Goderich, who tells a viv- • id etory of war life. All are wel- come. The open air meeting will commence 'at 6.45 p.m. Don't fail to hear Sergt. Pritchard and others on the war struggle. EXETER Notes. -Mrs. F. W. 13a,ker and Mrs.. Ila Johnston' have gone to Ro- chester,visit. Michigan, for a vist. .- Wednesday morning last Mrs. Win. Riyers accidentally fell at her home h.ere and a severe hemorrhage fol- lowed. She was also considerably bruised, but is now recovering. - During the severe storm last week, the dwellings of W.A. Clarke and W. Kuntz were struck by lightning, but little damage was done. -Miss Harriett Kelly of Detroit, is a g-uest at the home of Mrs. E. Sanders.- Mr. A. X. Snell, of Santa Monica, California, accompanied by his wife and family are here visiting Mr. Snell's -mother, Mrs. John Snell. - Mrs. William Passmore left last week for a trip to the west. -Mr. and Mrs.D.Langford -and Mr ,Lang- ford, of Vancouver, are guests of Dr. Roulston.-While returning from a visit to Hamilton and. Dundee., Mrs. J.A.Stewart met with an unfortun- ate accident. , She wad alighting front a street car and in doing so twisted her ankle in a way that a small. bone in the foot was broken. Medical aid was immediately sum- moned and she is now at her home here here. --One of the most successful garden parties held by the Lanies Aid of Main street church, was held on Friday evening. last. Supper was served in the besethent of the church after which refrshments were served on the lawn. iThe Hanna Orchestra provided seine excellent music; Miss =worthy gave A reading and Miss oncur and Miss rollick sang solos. The receipts amounted to $60 a -Mon- day, August 6th, will be observed as Civic Holiday in Exeter. -Mr. J.W. Powell returnee !en. at week after at- tending the Edisoconvention in Nw York City. Mr. Powel, with the other dealers was all through the great Edison factory at Otenge„ N. J. -Mr. and Mrs. L. Kestre and son Robert, of Los Angeles, California, Miss tLily Kestle of Ohio and Miss Marie Kestle of Portage la Prairie, Man. are visiting with R'ev. J. De and Mrs. Kestle in town. --Mrs. Wilbur Hunter nd two children left last week for ,Salvador, Sask., to join. Mr. Hunter, who is farming in that section. KIP Notes.-ThefriePndEN. sof Mr. Wal- ter Slater and also his sister, Miss Margaret, are sorry to learn that they have not been enjoying the best i of health for some tirae, and as their are not so young in years as in days gone by their recovery will not, be any too' rapid. The hope of their many friends is that they I) soon be enjoying a good measure of health -Mrs. Henry, of London, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. A. Mclidurtrie, in Hensel', is also visit- ing with her nephevni here. Messrs. John -and Hugh MeMurtrie, and also among her rpan.y old time friends. Although it is many years since she left WO' part she has not forgotten her old companions here and they are always pleased to meet her. -Miss Beck, of London, is the guest of Mrs. A. Monteith. -The weather, though hot, has been ideal for the farmers and they are making hay these favorable days and one of the largest crops of hay ever seen in these parts will be safely housed. The spring crops never looked better, and the prospects are „good for a most bount- iful harvest. -Mrs. John Anderson, in company with Mrs. Henry, visit- ed with friends at Holmesville and Porter's Hill during the week. -The lawn social held under the auspices of the Methodist church. here on Tues- day evening last proved a gratifying success. Owing to the busy tante and the excessive heat, the gathering was not so large as it otherwise would have been under more favorable con- ditions. However, there was a good crowd and everything went along in a pleasant and sociable Way, SO that a good time was enjoyed by all. The ladies, as on similar occasions of this kind, made grand displays for the satisfying of the inner nian, and ful- ly -sustained their former reputatien by the fine loaded tables. The Hen- sel]. Methodst orchestra furnished the music for the evening ,and receiv- ed great praise for the excellent elle- lections they rendered. Much credit is given to the new pastOr, Rev. Mr. Jones, who is an energetic young man, and who by his friendly dispo- sition is bringing himself in close touch not only with his own people but with others with whom he comes in contact. The Methodist people are fortunate in securing the services of a 'pastor of Mr. Jones' stamp, and both pastor andngtaeople have good reason to be co tulated on the success of the social on Tuesady ev- ening. --Mrs. Robert Fisher and Mrs McGill, who have been here with their Ontario friends for the past month, have returned to their homes in the West, after a pleasant visit with old friends here. -The busy season is ow at hand, and owing to the sear- ity of all tree fruit, all. the berry etches are alive with pickers in the early morning hours. -Miss Harvey f Toronto is a visitor at the manse with her sister, Mrs. (Rev.) Aiken. iss Harvey is a daughter of the te Reverend Mr. Harvey. -- rs. Percy Clark and baby of Z126 - AUGUST 3iOi7 LET FOO xi** • Shoes aid Niro d There's nothing' in. Footwar so light and cool for the hot summer days as "Fleet -Foot" Outing Shoes. For the boys and girls to wear during the holidays they are not only serviceable, but economicalas they are a considerable saving on shoe leather. "Fleet -Foot" Outing Shoes are made for grown-ups too, in feet we have theni for every member of the family, Fleet-Foet Outhig Shoes ae made with best quality canvas uppers in white, tan or black with honeycomb or smooth rubber soles. Fleet -Foot Outing Shoes wear longer and cost no more than the ordinary ldnd. Not the reasonable prices: Boys' Fleet Foot Outing Shoes With black canvas uppers per pair. $1.1.0 and $L25 Boys' Outing Shoes with tan uppers and red soles at$1.25 and $1.40 Girls' Outing Shoes with white uppers and mhite rubber soles, per pair .i $1.25 and $1.50 Children's Outing Shoes with white upper nd white rubber soles per pair Ladies' Outing Shoes with white uppers nd white rubber soles per pair Ladies' Outing Shoes with white uppers, smooth rubber soles and $2o0 Same style in high tops for $1.50 solid heels for $2.50 Men's Outing Shoes wiah white uppers, ventilated leather insoles and solid heels for ............ Men's Outing Shoes with white uppers and white honeycomb soles for . 41.115 ,Men's Outing Shees, with tan uppers and smootb red rubber soles for . $2,50 White liquid dressings for 10c and 15c per bottle Store closes every Wednesday afternoon at 12.30 during A es st on 2., dep -The ger. has aosited UP in offihe on -July on part a.nd with 35 eineuee .temene Lus Morris, lid ir nave sehered teen Mc tiff:0)-311.- 017 of $600. duties nent -Mary Willis, of (Tara away on Frid, The wise of elysis, She hip and Carrie ft 'husband} n sander ItUSS re en SEAFORTN TELEPHONE 11' OPPOSITE COMMERCIAL HOTEL det>thOntetetiGd<tetleneh•tittehnienteettre. c. .0. 0 .4110,. 41", * * "0- *, 0 111.- • C- iele are visiting with her mother-in- law, Mrs. Wm. .Anderson, of the vil- lage- HENSA.LL Briefs. -A very large quantity of distriehay has t. -Very yin Thi F felt for Mr. and Mrs. Robert McAr- thur and filthily in the latter of an official message,' vihich they received. this -week from overseas reporting the very serious illness of their on Sydney, who was _wounded some weeks ago while in active service but it was hoped that with the splendid care and treatment our soldiers re- ceive that_ he might be improving, nicely but the message in question, conveys the sad news that he is * a very seious condition. He is a fine - stalwart type of soldier and was a mong the first to enlist here and af- ter going averse.as he was vvilling and did go as a private, while holding a higher rank, in order that he might, go to France in company with his younger brother,- who was a private, and that act ,alone speaks for his nobility and goodness of heart that he might undergo all the stress and strain of battle as a private to be with .his younger brother, and t is hoped that Sydney may yet take a change for the better as he has always writ- ten home so cheerfully and * an en- couraging Maim& to his 'tiarents. Quite a number from Heirsall and vi- cinity attended the garden perty held at Kippen on Tuesday evening un- der the auspices of the Methodist church. -Rev. Mr. Knight ocenpied his own pulpit on Sunday last after returning from attending Stitatner Schools, where he both lectured and preched on Sunday. -Rev. David Moir, after a, pleasant visit with his many relatives and friends in Hensall and vicinity returned to his home this Week. -The roof of the shed part of Messrs. Cook Broth' Flour Mills, caught fire on Tuesday afteroon last, and when discovered was burning quite lively, but fortunately being 'discovered by Miss B. Reynolds,ethe stenographer for the firm, in the nick or time it was quickly extinguished by a number of well directed pails of water, but not until an alarm- had habeevne grungood Drell).* proHawtectiev'CookonerofthBro. their own which was available had the fire gained larger proportions. The fire is believed to bave been eaused by a spark from a passing railway train. = Mrs. Cawthorpe or Tavistock, and young sons are here visiting her mother Mrs. Dick and other relatives and friends. --Mrs. Charles Hawe, a former resident of this +Mate is vis- iting the Blatchfords and Breenee and other friends.-Hensall's Ode Holiday will be held on Monday,. An - gust 6th, when all places of Wili- ness will be clotted. An event of tbh day,abich we mentioned in a former issue; will be the annual' Union Sab- bath school' picnic to held in Paul D. Bents fine grove a little over a mile west of our village, and which is mold admirably situated for such an occasion and has been kindly granted by Mr. Bell and family as also in former years. -.Our. villegers quite interested to learn of the Iily re -union of Mi: John west of Zurich. The other evening before the train came in our station grounds were all astir with people and A large number of autos that . were in waiting for Mr. Laporte' -sons and dauglifters and children who were miming holt* for the event, aid s, when it is known that which is out lathe 'ordinary run of such occaions Mr. Laporte's mily consists of 14 sons and daughters and the greater number of them coming honie to- gether with their faualiesenade quite' a, pleasing sight and the crowd at the - station were greatli interested' to Be. each a large-. family assembled awl ,boarding autoe-for theapareirtallionie - and which made quiba 'a procession, together with friends who had driven out to take part in the occasion. Mr. Laporte is a way popular man in the community in vetdch he liver. -Mre F.W.B.Delean. was eedled to ?Kings- - - vine during the past week, owing to the ilhiese of his little daughter, who was there with her mother on a eds. but fortunately the little. one 'amen changed for the better. --Miss Short -he who is a school teacher, is visiting dier aunts, the MiSS00 Emma and Mary Johnston, of this village. -Mr. Aruthur Caldwell has sold his fifty acre farm on. the -emend C0/1000610u of the Tuckersmilk townshdit to lar. Nelson Wurna son -1n -1w of Mr. Matthew Clarke of the same town- ship. -Mr. Caldwell wetahes posses- -sion until next spring.. -Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Taylor, accompanied by friends auteed to London -during the past week.-Mr.W.Hildebrawit and family have moved . into Reeve Peter's block, west of the post office, -Mrs. Wm. Stone and family ere visiting in Port Stanley. -Mrs. Ire- - land,.Kineardine, is here visiting her elm Mr.- Smythe and family. . D. Urcridiart entertained on Monday eyenin' g laa t.-1111as 4.easie-MoKay of Toronto, recentaw visited her grand. - mother Mrs. Thomas McKay of village. --The eongregation_ of Car mel church are waiting to hear if Rev. Mr. McConnell of Tieron cepts the call recently given him.- - The orchestra of the Methodist church, liensedli are receiving much praise for the excellentmusk_ thrn gave at the garden social at Rippe* on Tuesday evening last.-,Mr.Ferer Joynt has returned.from the hoenital - at London where be recently amdit. went an operation for appendicitis and his reeoyery is a, neettarkahly, quick one from such an operation. - Mrs. , accempanied by her daughter, Nliss Hazel; - were in Sint- . ford, assisting her doubter, Mrs. ifalloy, to get settled in her new ' home. -Mr. Mellarg, of London, ace ecenpanied by a relative, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peart during the past week.-tTbs congregation of Cannel cher* IWO considering the securing of a clikkir lender and erstanist.-Mr. and Mrs. George Pfaff are vting th* mak- tives here. -The rain. on. MadaeSdaY last helped Ilse crops gym*, partic- ularly the raspberries. HavelYon Ordered Your Snit If not, this, will interest you. We have one of the finest assortments of Serges/ Tweeds and, Fancy Worsteds you could wishlto see -dozens of patterns in greys, browns and mixtures; also fine blues with guaranteed dyes. You have a choice of a variety of materials at different prices, and you get the same attention and care at any price. While here, look over our fine new stock of Sum- mer Shirts, Sox, Ties, Underwear, etc. We're sure we can please you. 0 0 ws erly russels, adie roir:_tesaraetotshedho rs of East .his home in A. at the age of 8 ailing for some -ex days he took riy occasionsOEce Ile v -The Red Cr on the school banskynudippulainstrumeifer,ir.:9eelhien4,:e ii eluding select - The procceAs -On Fiday e oeeple of Schoo tett, met at the hak,teartemeeeiotom P s v A. Man flig .0 ofthe goaf , hh ho s et w many 71e w hg bor Lodg-TeheBfrustaxollo ted offie.r e. ram. A ofher h, W- Y he jury - held on Saturday r of witneases Ing Mr. and M Maavvell's story the police on Mrs. Hard lflent, Mrs. H t her, anti herself frail gave leer a shove haW It was Irter, nark and eite Jury. AS W. D. Bright & Son, The High -Class Tailors, StafOrth 11410000000$00061004044+040004004004004P T. 61 i i5 zde r7 18 22 23 24 25 ..6 27829 30.31 •01.•• • • 0, NEW ADVERTISEMXNTS Summer Dresses -Stewart Bros. -4-3 Keel Klothes-Greig Clothing -1 Hot Weather -4. Mactavish-8 Outing Show W.G.Willis-4 Holidays-Publie Library -8 Wanted -Canadian Flax Mills -6 Supplies-Thainpsonts---8 The Chaperon-Strnd-8 For Sale-Ciamdien Express -5 Metalep---Council-. Feather Miming-4.Barnett--5 Specials---Beattiee Fair -8 Studebaker `Car For Sale -8 _ Mg Wilma pnMt itr ••• SEAFORTIf, Friday, August 3, 1917 THE WAR srruATIoN. The great plush in Belgiumf whiek the British and French hay been preparing for at least thre weeks, was started 071 'Tuesday an proved successful in every detail, ev ery objective for which the Allies cal ciliated being obtained with compar ationity, small calamities to themselv but with fearful slaughter to the e emy, and the following days giv promise of heingethe greatest confli of the war. The net result of th first day's fighting- was the captu of nine villages by the Britisleamo them being St. Jed.ieni where th Canadian troops withstood the firs Sas attack launched by the Germa and whose bulldog courage stayed treneinduous rash on and most -pro ally' the capture of Calais. Some) o the ether Tillages c,aptured have bee in the .hands of the Gernanse sine they feriet invaded Belgium. The ad yanee Was made on a twenty -mil front to a depth of two miles and th first theme lines of the enemy trench es Were carried. The French ea tured the first two lines of Germa haeachei and four villages and th number of prisoners captured, and s tar connted, has been over 4,000. Al the gains have been. consolidated and are strengy held despite teriffie Ger man dander attacks. The attac W55: preceded by an. artillery prepar 27,14 be intensity of which has. nev er been equalled even in this war o w4r The country for miles rocked wib the roar of the guns and even in London,. Epgland, 120- miles away the, vibration was plaity felt. Uncle such a rain of fire, the enemy fir. line trenches were blown to atom and the barb -wired entanglements flattened like grass. Nothiog coul live under it, and when the Britis reached what. had been. a formidabl line of 'trench, they met with no Op position and swept on to the secon and -third lines, where, however, th preparation not being so long sus tained, and consequently less deadly they met with A stubborn resistanc from German troops, who made a desperate but futile attempts to stem t h are dae t . i the onrush. The next few days evil. see some tremenduous fighting as the Allies are facing a large eoncentra tion of German artillery and fresh troope of men who were rushed -to the front as soon as it became ap- parent some time ago, by the tre- mendous gun fire of the British that an advance was in order in this re- gion. The Allies, however, have a preponderanc of artillery, which is the vital factor, when it can be used in conjunction with the ,air fleet, and which the Allied supremacy of the air assures. Another vital point in fever of the Allies is the well known fact that the morale of the Gamlen troops on this front is far below what it used to be. The qual- ty of the prieoners taken. many of hem mere boys of 17 and 18 years, as proven this, while on the other hand the British and French troops fresh and eager. If the first ds success is maintained it means he sweeping of the Germans from he Belgian sea coast which will de- fray their great submarin.e bases at 3ebrugge and. Ostend, and thereby ix -Ike a mighty blow to the U-boat nenace against Britain. Of course, t is too early to predict victory on trernenduous scale but every indi- time points to an unbounded confi- ence on the part of the Allies. A.p- arently every preparation. has been made and a great victory is expected those in command or else the state- ent made by Lloyd -George a few ys ago, that Britaih. and France ould bring the war to a successful onelusion independent of *Russia ould scarcely have been. uttered. On the Russian front the. epposi- on against the Germans has consid- agly stiffened during the past few a,ys and indications point to a re- wal of hostilities and it would ap- ar that reliable army officers are owly getting the upper hand and atdiscipline is again being restore among the rebellious troops. It plainly be seen, • however, that mai* is not to be relied upon. They or e ea n- et re fls a fl s a by 771 ti Of ne Pe th ed can t another teat opportonittie of shortening the war dip through their handS. After hushing their lihe long a front of 150._miles and to a depth of ihany'ilites,oustirai the -Ger- roans and . Austrians as they went; they gave way and the Germans poured through it, not only to the toiritOry from which they had iieett drifter. btit far beyond it. Th.e best we can hope is that Hinclehburg's boast to the Kaer, that he crush Russia in sixty days : will prove no more relible than his other pre- dictions, which it will if the Russians stir themselves ever so little. The second American contingent has landed safely in France, but -how large it is or how many American troops re>fl6w in France of course is, withheldebut there must be a con- siderable army in ther vicinitii of the firing line. It is expected that these troops will soon be read for active service in the trenches, as they are an exceptionally fine. hody of .men and slpendidly equipped and that other troops will arrive at short intervals. TheeAllies are now looking .to Amer- ica to take the place of Russia and there is not a question. of a doubt but that she will do it, and do it too with credit to bath herself and- her Allies. The third --ear of war has closed and in many respects it has been a disappointment to the Allies. The'_ gret push in July of last year which was to be continued this year, was to do away with trench fielding and thus bring the war to a close this year, was brought to naught by Rus- sia. The Italian offensive on'Trieste has been nartially halted from the same source and Roiunania has been overrun. On the other hand the Al- lies have gained a preponderance of munitions and men, they have. gained the ascendency in the air, they have, if not fully, to a great extent, con- quered the subm.arine menace and they have more than held their own without, or rather in ef Russia. With the entry of the States into the fray on, the side of the Allies, the prospect is decidedly brighter than it was at this time last year. Ger:- many and her Allies are not defeated but the.British Prhne Minister is ata therity for the statement that Bri- *in and her Allies are -now in a posi- tion to administer that defeat. It may not be thiii year, it may net be next, but when it does come we knowit will be thorough and we hope it will be soon.. WINTHROP Garden Party. -The Prebsyterian- church of Winthrop will hold their annual garden party on Mr. Robert Searlett's lawn on Friday evening, August 10th. A splendid musical. programme Will be provided and a band ' in attendarme. Teal- will be served from five to nine o'clock. CONSTANCE Notes. -The. Ladies' Aid of Con- stance Methodist church have had the interior *of the church painted and decorated which adds greatly to its appearance. The work was done by Mr. Robinson of Blyth. -We regret to announce the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dexter. on July 22nd. The sympathy of the neighborhood goes out to them in this, their hour of trouble. -On ac- count of our pastor taking his holi- days, the pulpit was ably filled by Mr. Robert Clarke on Sabbath last. -The farmers are taking advantage of the fine weather and a great quan- tity of the hay is being nicely saved The farmers report a good crop. . USBORNE Thames Road Notes .-Rev-. A. E. Johns, Mrs. Johns and childen, Mar- tin and Harold, who are on f lough r from China, arrived home las week. Needless to say they find many changes since they left nearly seven years ago.-allev.Mr.Powell preach- ed very acceptably in Bethany church last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Powell is always a welcome visitor in this community. -Mrs. • Percy Whitlock , and children of Toronto, visited with relatives recently. -Mr, and ,Mrs . A Vivian of Stratford, spent a few days -with friends last week. -Cats must be feeling the high cost of living these days. A large number of them 'have died from some mysterious dis- ease, leaving a number of the farms catless and, mice and rats their froc dom. CROMARTY. Notes. -Mrs. Donald McKellar has been visiting relative/a in Galt during the past week. -Mrs. Dun- can Hair of Stratford spent the week- end with her sister, Miss Polly Hog- garth.-Miss Lottie Hoggarth of Detroit is holidaying with her P4r- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hogarth' -Rev. D. and Mrs. Ritchie, with their fatuity, leave this week for Bruce Beach, where they will spend a month. -On Sabbath next Rev, R. A. Cranston, of Palmerston,. wid oc- cupy the pulpit and on the following Sabbath Rev. R. G. MacKay of AI- vinston will conduct the services here -Mr. Robert Hoggarth, sr., is very ill at present. As he is nearing the four score and ten mark his c6m- plete recovery is somewhat doubtful. -Mr. Robert Eloggarth has pur- chased a five passenger McLaughlin car. LEADBURY Notes. -Mr. Henry Rapein has been away, engaged at cemnet work for some time. -Mr. Wiliam Bolton sold a horse this week for which he received $240. Horses are a good price at present. -The fields of flax which we have seen on the Leadbum line are long in the straw and_thick in the ground .-Returned soldiers will take some of the services in Wal- ton circuit next Sabbath. -A little daughter has come to brighten the priE home of Mr, and Mtn. IL -Benne. wets . -We have not met anyone but Who is opposed to having a Dominion election at this time. r' if there are wo-4 13,10.4 in the Govenneeent, drop thein, out and 'put stronger and more energetic mew in their places. A un- ion government composed of men of the Lloyd George type is what is -wanted. Unfortunately, however, Finch a goverrim" ent, at this late date cannot be formed*without an election. iheiheheehhe - McKILLOP Death of Mrs. Klein. -Another of the old and respected residents of this township passed away sud- denly at her Imine on the 3rd conces- sion on Sunday evening last, in the Derwin of Mrs.. Michael Klein, in her 59th year. ,The deceased had enjoy- ed remarkably good health Until a- bout a month ago, but she was able. to be up and about the .house until Sunday when _the end came with startling suddeness • and as a great shock to her family and friends by whoni she was deeply- loved and re- spected. Besides her husband she is survived by a-far/illy of six sons and four daughters; one son, Joseph, hav- ing returned from the war some months ago afteir losing an arm. The funeral services were held at St. James' church, Seaforth, of which the deceased was a devout /member, on Tuesday, the remains, being followed to their last resting place in St. James' Cemetery, by one of the larg- est funeral processions seen, in the district for some years,. showing the esteem in which the deecased was held. TUCKERSMITH. Death of Mrs. Joseph Roney. - There pa.ased away on the 18th of July„ in Tuckersmith, at the home of 'her son-in-law, Mr, H. M. Ham- ilton,. Hannah Davidson, relict of the late Joseph Roney. Mrs. Roney had reached the ripe age of 89 years and 7 Months and her release from the burdens of this ,world e was the fulfil- ment of her last wish. The deceased was -born in Nova Scotia and came to Western Ontario, when a girl, and was' married to Mr. Roney about 66 years ago. They lived in Hibbert until about three years ago, when they went to•live with their daughter, -Mrs. Hamilton. The deceased Was a lady' poasessing many sterling qual- ities and her intellect, which was un- usual, remained =impaired to the last. Four sone.and twa daughters in the West and- Mrs. Hamilton, ° Of Tiickersmith, Mrs. Mimi& of Strat- ford and Mrs.. Young of Totoneo, al- so three sisters, are left:to mourn. the loss of the truest and mist sympa- thetic mother and sister. The re - Maine were taken to Stratford by meter -to their last resting place. The service at the house was conducted by Rev. Mr. McKinley of Seaforth Methodist church, and Rev. Mr. Kay of Stratford read. the burial serLvice at the cemetery. MITCHELL Notes.--Wor. Bro., Rev. J. A. Langford, of Mitchell, has been ap- pointed chaplain. of South Huron Dis- trict No. 4, A. F. and A. M. Wor. Bro., Langford's appointment will meet with the approval of every Mason in the district, and the honor could not be bestowed upon a more worthy Mason. -Rev. r T. Charl- ton, rector of Trinity \ church, and Mrs. Charhon. are having their an- nual summer vacation during the month of August, and will spend it, out of town.Mr.Charlton will preach in St. James' church, Stratford, dur- ing the month, and Rev. C. Burton, of Windsor, formerly rector of Mit- chell church, will preach herehaMr. Clark Vance, a highly respected resi- dent, died at his late home in the north ward about noon on Monday. He was 72 years a age, and had been ill for about two months. His wife died -about two years ago, and one daughter, Miss Elva, and two sons, William. and Goldie Vance, reside in the West. -Rev, J. A. Langford, pastor of the Methodist church here, will spend the month of August at Grand Bend. --Mr. Fred Hillebrecht, Sr., of Brodhagen, underwent a ser- ious operation on Sunday. • It was successful and his recovery is expect- ed. -Mr. Wm, Keeler, head window dresser and designer for the T. Eaton_ Company, Winnipeg, called on his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Keel- er, this week. He was an his way from, a purchasing trip to Chicago, New York, Montreal and Torento. MI11.11:011.1MINMONIMIIINIIP BRUCEFIELD The Late John B. Jamieeon.-The following despatch from the Edin. burg, Tribune, of Edinburg, North Dakota, relating to the tragic death m y of the late John B. _Jamieson, a for- mer well known resident of this vil- lage an.d .a brother of Mrs. Willia Charters, of the Mill Road, will be read with sincere regret by man friends oils the family ,in this district. The Tribune says: "John. B. Jamie- son, former station agent at Edin- burg, was killed by lightning on July 4th, near his farm home in Montrail county near Parslaal, ND. Mr. Jamieson had been at a neighbor's place and was returning along the read when a bait of lightning struck him, killing him instantly. The re- mains were brought to Edinburg, and the funeral was held on Monday from the St: Paul church, the edifice being crowded to its doors -with friends.. who came from far ant near to pay their last respects to the departed one. Rev. 'Mr. McIntosh of Grand Forks, preached the funeral sermon and was a,ssisted_ in the services by Revds. Kra tad and Langemo. Iriterrnent was ade in the Lampton cemetery-. John B. Jamieson was born on Feb-. ruary 26, 1862, at Landon, England, from. Scotch parents, but came to On- tario while still in his infancy. He came to North Dakota, in 1891 locat- ing at Edinburg and a year later was married to Miss Annie Campbell, of Brucefield, Ont. For twenty years, Mr: and Mrs. Jamiewm and family made their home at Edinburg, where M.r. ja,mieson's kindness and person- ality earned for him the fidendshiP of all Who knew him. About four years ago theii moved on to a home- stead near Parshall where they have made their home since. His uotimelv demise was a shock to his many friends and removed from this Earth one -whose life had made this world more pleasant and .cheerful. He is survivd by his midow and two sons. ,ramor and JtAna.; also by. his mother, Mrs. lames Jamieson and six siterg WC T. G. Long.,Janiestown, N.D.; Mrs „ N. E. Adams and ,Mrs. (Dr .4 Corey, Vanceuver, B.C,;.,Mrs. Will Charters, Seaforth, Out; Mrs. (Dr) Armstrong, Tara, Ont.; and 1VIrs. (Die) 3, J. Corry Denver„ Colorado, , BRUSSELS Death of An Old Resident.-Af ter an illness of only three weeks John Lott, and old and respected resi dent of Brussels, passed peacefully away at his home, on Sunday after noon, -in the 76th year of hiS age, lin til about six weeks ago, deceased though not robust, had enjoyed ex ceptionally good- health for a man o his age. About this time he began to be troubled With a cancerou growth in his nick: Medichal atten tion was summoned and every poss ible effort was put forth to retard the cleadlyldisease but -ail to no avail It continued to developed andethe Pa tient to lose strengh and courage. However, it was not unt1 a week be fore the end that he finally took to his bed. He was bern, in the town ship of Darlington, near Oshawa 1843. In 1870 he nuirried Miss Mary Wilson, who survives. For nineteen years they resided at Whitby, Ont. toming to Brussels in April, 1889. For some years after settling here Mr. Lott was a teamster. Of late years held -ever, owing to advanced age, he has not follawed any steady employment. The deceased was of a quiet, unobtrusive temperament, kind and generous almost to a fault. Even during his last illness be was remark ably cheerful' In religion the deceas- ed was a Congregationalist, and in politics was a Itedoeiner. The funera took place from hitt litte reeidence on Tuesday afternoon, . Rev. W. E. Stafford, B.A., officiating. The flora emblems were beatitiful and the at- tendance large. The pall bearers were S. WiltonR. Hender,son, A. Currie L. Ratan, J. McCallum and G. Crooks. Besides his widow the de ceased leaves to (mown his loss an adopted daughter, Mrs. Geo. Lott of town; One, brother whose home is in Oshawa; and his grandson, Bert Lott, 'Who made MS home with his grand -p rents. The relatives and friends )1 aye the heartfelt sympathy of the ommunity. Notes. -Brussels-. electric light Weed is to be offered for sale by pub- lic auction on August 14.-Tre part- nership between Messrs. Naegel & Logan as owners of the chopping mill has been dissolved. Business will -be continued by the latter. -Messrs. Sperling and Sanders have bought the implement -business (if J. d: Gil- pin, who has carried it on for the past thirty years. The altter- will continue to reside here . -Dr. James M. Moore; who tecently came back from ' overseas has not had good health, and went to Roehester, -Minn:, to consult the Mayo specialists rela- tive to some' internal trouble .-Word received from Pte., Leslie Lowry says he is gettting along fine after his ' being vonnided by shrapnel in France. He is now in an English hospital. His *fitted was in the thin=dohn NivinS has -accepted an engagement as engineer of the wat- erworks at Lacknow,-The i barber shop of W. IL Littleiltas bead sold to 1 Habkirk, a eturned soldier, who enlisted with- a Winnipeg battal- on three years ago. -I --George Grime oldby, who enlisted with a Toronto attalion, has been wounded in France. His wide was Miss Addie Robb of Brusselsi-Cranbrook Girls' Club, known as the Ramblers, held a very Ouccessful garden -party, .mak- nee nearly noo of which about $150 will be clear. WALTON CREAM WANTED -I am now tak- ing in cream; testing and paying for it while you wait. Satisfaction guar- anteed. We use the very latest meth- od of testing and each patron is re- quested to see :our system. Cream taken in on Tuesday and Friday morn- ings of each Week. Bring as your cream and receive top prices. For further particulars see W. NEIL, Gen- eral Merchant, Walton. 2583-tf Red Cross Pienie-A picnic for Red Cross purposes will be held in Mr. Rae's bush on Walton's Civic Holi- day, Wednesday, , August 8. Sports consisting of nits, sawing contest, tug of war and a baseball match be- tween Cranbrook ladies and the fith line of Grey. Other sports will be on the programme for the afternoon. Refreshments booths will also be on the ground. All members of the Wal- ton branch of the Red Cross Society are requested to bring baskets. Ev- erybody come and enjoy a pleaeant -outipg and help along a good cause. Discentinued.-The regular week- ly sewing meeting of the Red Cross Society will be discontinued until the first Tuesdity in September. Anyone wishing to get sewing to do can se- cure the same by calling on Mrs. Smith in the village. It is the aim of the Society to make the monthly shipment just as large as if they were meeting every week. Do not get weary of this work in. the hot weather the boys at the front have to face the foe no imatter how hot the days are. Notes .-Mr. and Mrs.. Smith and son, Ellis, and his friend, Gerald Ros- er, motored from Flint, Mich., to the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Ryan, Walton, laid week. On their return home they will visit with friends at Beechwood, Port Hope and in New 'York State. We wish thema safe journey, -Walton d'ivie Holiday will be observed, on August 8th, -Mrs. James Bishop visited her daughter, Mrs. R. Alderson, of Mamilton, this week. -Miss M. Douglas has return- ed to Kitchener after spending three weeks vacation at the parsonege.- Mrs. (Dr.) W. L. Mcdatcheon, of Wilkesbarre, Penn., is visiting with Walton friends. -It is about seven months since Mrs. James Murray, formerly a, well known resident of this locality, went to Brussels to the home of Mrs. D. B. Moore. Her good constitution has lengthened out her span of life but her condition is such that she might succumb any day. This week Rev. and Mrs. n Lundy left for their vacation and will c be away during August. He will put p in most of his time on his brother's farin near Brampton. For the next 0 two Sabbaths Rev. D. Johnston, of :Varna, formerly of this conniumity, 111 supply at Walton and Moncrieff. la ast Sunday the people of St. m 4. -Georgels church; learned offieially and with deep regret tho Rev. R. Et Page leas tendered his resigna- tion es rector and will remove to Courtright, Lambton county, about September 1s1. He Wee served the congregation. here moat faithfully during the fin= years of leis incum- bency. -We are sorry to state that in the casualty list of last Mondaythe name of Pte. George Thamere Who went overseas with the 161st Huron Battalion, appears as another of the brave fellows who laid down. his life for the cause of liberty and righteousness. The bereaved family will be deeply sympathized with. De- ceased is a SOU of Mr. Wm. Thamer, of this locality. -The Illethodist folk are "commernoradng the third anni- versary of the war in a unique way this :year. A patriotic rally will be held on George Price's spacious lawn near Winthrop. Special patriotic se- lection and stirring addresses by re- turned soldiers, including Sere. T. Pritehard, Goderich, who tells a viv- • id etory of war life. All are wel- come. The open air meeting will commence 'at 6.45 p.m. Don't fail to hear Sergt. Pritchard and others on the war struggle. EXETER Notes. -Mrs. F. W. 13a,ker and Mrs.. Ila Johnston' have gone to Ro- chester,visit. Michigan, for a vist. .- Wednesday morning last Mrs. Win. Riyers accidentally fell at her home h.ere and a severe hemorrhage fol- lowed. She was also considerably bruised, but is now recovering. - During the severe storm last week, the dwellings of W.A. Clarke and W. Kuntz were struck by lightning, but little damage was done. -Miss Harriett Kelly of Detroit, is a g-uest at the home of Mrs. E. Sanders.- Mr. A. X. Snell, of Santa Monica, California, accompanied by his wife and family are here visiting Mr. Snell's -mother, Mrs. John Snell. - Mrs. William Passmore left last week for a trip to the west. -Mr. and Mrs.D.Langford -and Mr ,Lang- ford, of Vancouver, are guests of Dr. Roulston.-While returning from a visit to Hamilton and. Dundee., Mrs. J.A.Stewart met with an unfortun- ate accident. , She wad alighting front a street car and in doing so twisted her ankle in a way that a small. bone in the foot was broken. Medical aid was immediately sum- moned and she is now at her home here here. --One of the most successful garden parties held by the Lanies Aid of Main street church, was held on Friday evening. last. Supper was served in the besethent of the church after which refrshments were served on the lawn. iThe Hanna Orchestra provided seine excellent music; Miss =worthy gave A reading and Miss oncur and Miss rollick sang solos. The receipts amounted to $60 a -Mon- day, August 6th, will be observed as Civic Holiday in Exeter. -Mr. J.W. Powell returnee !en. at week after at- tending the Edisoconvention in Nw York City. Mr. Powel, with the other dealers was all through the great Edison factory at Otenge„ N. J. -Mr. and Mrs. L. Kestre and son Robert, of Los Angeles, California, Miss tLily Kestle of Ohio and Miss Marie Kestle of Portage la Prairie, Man. are visiting with R'ev. J. De and Mrs. Kestle in town. --Mrs. Wilbur Hunter nd two children left last week for ,Salvador, Sask., to join. Mr. Hunter, who is farming in that section. KIP Notes.-ThefriePndEN. sof Mr. Wal- ter Slater and also his sister, Miss Margaret, are sorry to learn that they have not been enjoying the best i of health for some tirae, and as their are not so young in years as in days gone by their recovery will not, be any too' rapid. The hope of their many friends is that they I) soon be enjoying a good measure of health -Mrs. Henry, of London, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. A. Mclidurtrie, in Hensel', is also visit- ing with her nephevni here. Messrs. John -and Hugh MeMurtrie, and also among her rpan.y old time friends. Although it is many years since she left WO' part she has not forgotten her old companions here and they are always pleased to meet her. -Miss Beck, of London, is the guest of Mrs. A. Monteith. -The weather, though hot, has been ideal for the farmers and they are making hay these favorable days and one of the largest crops of hay ever seen in these parts will be safely housed. The spring crops never looked better, and the prospects are „good for a most bount- iful harvest. -Mrs. John Anderson, in company with Mrs. Henry, visit- ed with friends at Holmesville and Porter's Hill during the week. -The lawn social held under the auspices of the Methodist church. here on Tues- day evening last proved a gratifying success. Owing to the busy tante and the excessive heat, the gathering was not so large as it otherwise would have been under more favorable con- ditions. However, there was a good crowd and everything went along in a pleasant and sociable Way, SO that a good time was enjoyed by all. The ladies, as on similar occasions of this kind, made grand displays for the satisfying of the inner nian, and ful- ly -sustained their former reputatien by the fine loaded tables. The Hen- sel]. Methodst orchestra furnished the music for the evening ,and receiv- ed great praise for the excellent elle- lections they rendered. Much credit is given to the new pastOr, Rev. Mr. Jones, who is an energetic young man, and who by his friendly dispo- sition is bringing himself in close touch not only with his own people but with others with whom he comes in contact. The Methodist people are fortunate in securing the services of a 'pastor of Mr. Jones' stamp, and both pastor andngtaeople have good reason to be co tulated on the success of the social on Tuesady ev- ening. --Mrs. Robert Fisher and Mrs McGill, who have been here with their Ontario friends for the past month, have returned to their homes in the West, after a pleasant visit with old friends here. -The busy season is ow at hand, and owing to the sear- ity of all tree fruit, all. the berry etches are alive with pickers in the early morning hours. -Miss Harvey f Toronto is a visitor at the manse with her sister, Mrs. (Rev.) Aiken. iss Harvey is a daughter of the te Reverend Mr. Harvey. -- rs. Percy Clark and baby of Z126 - AUGUST 3iOi7 LET FOO xi** • Shoes aid Niro d There's nothing' in. Footwar so light and cool for the hot summer days as "Fleet -Foot" Outing Shoes. For the boys and girls to wear during the holidays they are not only serviceable, but economicalas they are a considerable saving on shoe leather. "Fleet -Foot" Outing Shoes are made for grown-ups too, in feet we have theni for every member of the family, Fleet-Foet Outhig Shoes ae made with best quality canvas uppers in white, tan or black with honeycomb or smooth rubber soles. Fleet -Foot Outing Shoes wear longer and cost no more than the ordinary ldnd. Not the reasonable prices: Boys' Fleet Foot Outing Shoes With black canvas uppers per pair. $1.1.0 and $L25 Boys' Outing Shoes with tan uppers and red soles at$1.25 and $1.40 Girls' Outing Shoes with white uppers and mhite rubber soles, per pair .i $1.25 and $1.50 Children's Outing Shoes with white upper nd white rubber soles per pair Ladies' Outing Shoes with white uppers nd white rubber soles per pair Ladies' Outing Shoes with white uppers, smooth rubber soles and $2o0 Same style in high tops for $1.50 solid heels for $2.50 Men's Outing Shoes wiah white uppers, ventilated leather insoles and solid heels for ............ Men's Outing Shoes with white uppers and white honeycomb soles for . 41.115 ,Men's Outing Shees, with tan uppers and smootb red rubber soles for . $2,50 White liquid dressings for 10c and 15c per bottle Store closes every Wednesday afternoon at 12.30 during A es st on 2., dep -The ger. has aosited UP in offihe on -July on part a.nd with 35 eineuee .temene Lus Morris, lid ir nave sehered teen Mc tiff:0)-311.- 017 of $600. duties nent -Mary Willis, of (Tara away on Frid, The wise of elysis, She hip and Carrie ft 'husband} n sander ItUSS re en SEAFORTN TELEPHONE 11' OPPOSITE COMMERCIAL HOTEL det>thOntetetiGd<tetleneh•tittehnienteettre. c. .0. 0 .4110,. 41", * * "0- *, 0 111.- • C- iele are visiting with her mother-in- law, Mrs. Wm. .Anderson, of the vil- lage- HENSA.LL Briefs. -A very large quantity of distriehay has t. -Very yin Thi F felt for Mr. and Mrs. Robert McAr- thur and filthily in the latter of an official message,' vihich they received. this -week from overseas reporting the very serious illness of their on Sydney, who was _wounded some weeks ago while in active service but it was hoped that with the splendid care and treatment our soldiers re- ceive that_ he might be improving, nicely but the message in question, conveys the sad news that he is * a very seious condition. He is a fine - stalwart type of soldier and was a mong the first to enlist here and af- ter going averse.as he was vvilling and did go as a private, while holding a higher rank, in order that he might, go to France in company with his younger brother,- who was a private, and that act ,alone speaks for his nobility and goodness of heart that he might undergo all the stress and strain of battle as a private to be with .his younger brother, and t is hoped that Sydney may yet take a change for the better as he has always writ- ten home so cheerfully and * an en- couraging Maim& to his 'tiarents. Quite a number from Heirsall and vi- cinity attended the garden perty held at Kippen on Tuesday evening un- der the auspices of the Methodist church. -Rev. Mr. Knight ocenpied his own pulpit on Sunday last after returning from attending Stitatner Schools, where he both lectured and preched on Sunday. -Rev. David Moir, after a, pleasant visit with his many relatives and friends in Hensall and vicinity returned to his home this Week. -The roof of the shed part of Messrs. Cook Broth' Flour Mills, caught fire on Tuesday afteroon last, and when discovered was burning quite lively, but fortunately being 'discovered by Miss B. Reynolds,ethe stenographer for the firm, in the nick or time it was quickly extinguished by a number of well directed pails of water, but not until an alarm- had habeevne grungood Drell).* proHawtectiev'CookonerofthBro. their own which was available had the fire gained larger proportions. The fire is believed to bave been eaused by a spark from a passing railway train. = Mrs. Cawthorpe or Tavistock, and young sons are here visiting her mother Mrs. Dick and other relatives and friends. --Mrs. Charles Hawe, a former resident of this +Mate is vis- iting the Blatchfords and Breenee and other friends.-Hensall's Ode Holiday will be held on Monday,. An - gust 6th, when all places of Wili- ness will be clotted. An event of tbh day,abich we mentioned in a former issue; will be the annual' Union Sab- bath school' picnic to held in Paul D. Bents fine grove a little over a mile west of our village, and which is mold admirably situated for such an occasion and has been kindly granted by Mr. Bell and family as also in former years. -.Our. villegers quite interested to learn of the Iily re -union of Mi: John west of Zurich. The other evening before the train came in our station grounds were all astir with people and A large number of autos that . were in waiting for Mr. Laporte' -sons and dauglifters and children who were miming holt* for the event, aid s, when it is known that which is out lathe 'ordinary run of such occaions Mr. Laporte's mily consists of 14 sons and daughters and the greater number of them coming honie to- gether with their faualiesenade quite' a, pleasing sight and the crowd at the - station were greatli interested' to Be. each a large-. family assembled awl ,boarding autoe-for theapareirtallionie - and which made quiba 'a procession, together with friends who had driven out to take part in the occasion. Mr. Laporte is a way popular man in the community in vetdch he liver. -Mre F.W.B.Delean. was eedled to ?Kings- - - vine during the past week, owing to the ilhiese of his little daughter, who was there with her mother on a eds. but fortunately the little. one 'amen changed for the better. --Miss Short -he who is a school teacher, is visiting dier aunts, the MiSS00 Emma and Mary Johnston, of this village. -Mr. Aruthur Caldwell has sold his fifty acre farm on. the -emend C0/1000610u of the Tuckersmilk townshdit to lar. Nelson Wurna son -1n -1w of Mr. Matthew Clarke of the same town- ship. -Mr. Caldwell wetahes posses- -sion until next spring.. -Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Taylor, accompanied by friends auteed to London -during the past week.-Mr.W.Hildebrawit and family have moved . into Reeve Peter's block, west of the post office, -Mrs. Wm. Stone and family ere visiting in Port Stanley. -Mrs. Ire- - land,.Kineardine, is here visiting her elm Mr.- Smythe and family. . D. Urcridiart entertained on Monday eyenin' g laa t.-1111as 4.easie-MoKay of Toronto, recentaw visited her grand. - mother Mrs. Thomas McKay of village. --The eongregation_ of Car mel church are waiting to hear if Rev. Mr. McConnell of Tieron cepts the call recently given him.- - The orchestra of the Methodist church, liensedli are receiving much praise for the excellentmusk_ thrn gave at the garden social at Rippe* on Tuesday evening last.-,Mr.Ferer Joynt has returned.from the hoenital - at London where be recently amdit. went an operation for appendicitis and his reeoyery is a, neettarkahly, quick one from such an operation. - Mrs. , accempanied by her daughter, Nliss Hazel; - were in Sint- . ford, assisting her doubter, Mrs. ifalloy, to get settled in her new ' home. -Mr. Mellarg, of London, ace ecenpanied by a relative, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peart during the past week.-tTbs congregation of Cannel cher* IWO considering the securing of a clikkir lender and erstanist.-Mr. and Mrs. George Pfaff are vting th* mak- tives here. -The rain. on. MadaeSdaY last helped Ilse crops gym*, partic- ularly the raspberries. HavelYon Ordered Your Snit If not, this, will interest you. 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