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The Huron Expositor, 1920-04-23, Page 811, 1.RY: OUR Specials in our Meat Department TEAL PORK k Uro1 BEEF ROASTS STEWS STEAK, E'TC. Try our Government inspected *eats that are killed and, handled in It saunterer way, and you will always be a customers of ours. DATE A FULL GROCERIES. LINE • OF UP -TQ - FRESH DAIRY BUTTER ALWAYS KEPT IN STOCK Phone 58 Dorsey and MacKinnon The Big Store on the Corner. anted 100- Rooms` to cover with EMPIRE SEMI -TRIMMED. WALL PAPER. Have the 1920 Sample Books brought to your house and make your selec- tions for the. coming season. Prices moderate and all work guar- anteed to be satisfactory. THE HURON EXPOSITOR. 'DISTRICT MATTERS • i THE HURON EXPOSITOR Live congregations.-FidelityLodga of Ot' -Vows, Seaforth, will attend di service in the Egmondville church on Sunday evening next, when Rev. S. McLean will preach a special sermon to the order: --Miss Ethel Hain, of Ethel, spent Sunday at her home here. -Miss Bell. Forsyth, o Kippen, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Finlayson, Sr. -=Mr. Charles Brodie received a message from Wood, row,_Sask., this week announcing the death of his brother, Mr, Wm. Brodie.' The deceased was employed as .a tailor with Metiers. Bright Bros. here for a number of years before moving west, and two years ago was married to Miss Shaw,' of Seaforth. No par- ticulars have yet, Been received. -Mrs. Laing; - of Kitchener, is `visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Barnett. -.Mrs. George Murdie has returned from London and Mitchell. -- Miss Emma Dinsmore, Of Blake, is visiting her cousines, Mrs. W. Oughton and Mrs. John Sclater. --Mrs. G. Weir is spending a few weeks with her Baugh- ter, Miss Grace Weir,. in New Yorke -a Mr. J. R. Archibald and daughter, Miss Mary, were in Hamilton this week. - Mr. Sam Jackson, who recently under- went 'a critical operations in Toronto, has sufficiently recovered to be able to be brought to his home in. Egmond- ville,-The Misses, McLellan have dis- posed of their residence south of the track to Mr. R. Aberhart.-Mrs. Grimmer, of New Hamburg, is visit- ing at the hone of her son, Mr. J. H. Grimnen -Mr. Russel Hays has. returned to Detroit. - Mr. Robert Laird has ' returned from the School of Science for the summer vacation. -Mr. Harry Colbert was a town, visitor this week. -Mr. Leslie Scott has leased the apartments in the Beattie Block om Main Street, recent- ly vacated by Mr. R. C. McIntosh. -- The Horticultural Societies' premium list will close on Saturday. All orders for plants and shrubs should be left with the Secretary, Mr. A. D. Sutherand, before that date. - Mr. Jack `Nevelt, of Sarnia, is visit- ing with relatives here. -Mr. W. A. Crich was in Buffalo this week. G. W. V. A, Notes. -T} meeting called to fill the vacancy caused through the resignation of Mr. M. L. Rutile as President of the Seaforth Branch, was unauineous in electing Mr. B. S. Hays. -Arrangements are being made to hate the Leap Year Dance the first week „ in May. Died In Qr fia,-.Ward has ,been reeelved of the death at 6rillia Hos- pital 'of Frances Burgard, seventh son of F. Burgard, of Hamilton, formerly . of Egmondville. He had been, an invalid from birth but until two weeks ago bad enjoyed his usual health. He was taken suddenly ill and despite the best of medical aid and careful nursing he passed away on Friday morning, the 16th inst. He was a lesson in patience to all who knew him and what makes it more sad fort the family is the fact that the mother died just nine months ago. The funeralwas held from the Strachan undertaking parlors to Oril lis Catholic cemetery, the floral tri- butes being many and beautiful Mr. Burger(' was called to his bedside the first of the week, owing to his ,,critical condition, Mr. Delbert Burgard, of Stratford, Mrs. H. D. Revell, Mrs. C. R. Blanchard and Mrs. S. A. Camp- bell, all of Hamilton, attended the funeral on Monday. Patriotic and Old Time Concert.,, On Tuesday evening, April 20th, Loyalty Class of First Presbyterian church Sunday school, assisted by the senior boys class, presented a patriotic play, ` The Wooing of Miss Canada," and ani old time play, "The Canning - ton Crossing Re -union," in . the school room of the Presbyterian church. The school room was crowded with a mast appreciative audience. The plays, though short, were notlacking in inter- est and were exceedingly well put on considering : the' limitations of space. In "The Wooing of Miss Canada," Miss Anderson, '-the queen of the - fairies, and her attendants told in a quaint way of the many changes, incident in the growth of Canada . H. JOHNSTONE that had _taken place since their previ- ous visit. Miss Evelyn Adams, as .BOX 347 "Miss Canada" took the part most ad4nirably: Representatives from Ja- pan, Spain and France, each in na- tional costume, sang of the advantages of a union with their country and Canada. Mr. Leslie Kerr, as *"Untie Sam," " presented the claims of the United States. " Mr. W. Aberhart, that of Germany, and Mr. Frank Free- man that of "Johnnie Canuck.' Mr. Kenneth Ament personated "John Bull," but Johnnie Canuck was fortun- ate in being the favored suitor of Miss Canada. The old time play, "The Cannington Crossing Re -union" with un Mari Stratford, Ont. ONTARIO'S BEST BUSINESS 4 COLLEGE We give thorough courses. - We give individual instruction. We have no summer - vacation. Stu- dents may enter at any time. Commence your course now. We place eaduates in positions. Write for our free catalogue. D. A. McLACRAN, Principal JF�DALY. Jeweler anti Optician. ismuer Marriage Licenses SEA - ONT LJWS HAVE A ' LITTLE DANCE MUSIC That's what the ladyfolk enjoy. And our talking machines are the instruments that can play the dance music, too, They're not quite as loud as an orchestra, but loud enough for any dancing. Stop in our store and we'll demonstrate one. Don't buy unless you're satisfied with it, and don't forget that I sell the Bell Piano and will compete with any- thing ny thing on the market, also that I am here to give tke best possible price that a high grade article can be bought at, and further our company is run- ning full capacity and behind in its orders which gives you ' an idea of t to demand for our goods. Just drop in and see us before you buy; it will pay you and help us. Write or phone to 216, if you can't get in. Jonathan E. Hugill Boz !!o. Opposite Bank of Commerce Miss Mary Hays as a a Cannington, the hostess, was most amusing, The old time costumes of the ladies were exceedingly funny in comparison with our present day styles, while aunt Maria's` photo cab- inet proved of great interest; 'not only to her guests but to the audience. During the interlude a girls' drill un- der the instruction of Mr. Jas. Robb, and several vocal and instrumental selections added to the enjoyment of the evening. Miss Annie Govenlock, under whose direction the entertain- ment . was gotten up and' who has been most untiring in her work with the class, as well as those taking part, are to be congratulated on the success of their efforts. The object of the entertainment was to raise money for Mrs. Donald McGillivray's work in Shanghai, China, to be used in trans- Iating a book for»girls into the Chinese language. The proceeds of the even- ing amounted to $67. Local Briefs. -The annual Grey- hound Excursion from Goderioh to Detroit will be `held this year on Tuesday, June 15th, the- return trip being made on Thursday, . the 17th. This is the. most popular boat trip of the sewn,- and with favorable weather is sure to be largely patron- ized again this year. Professor Al- fred Atkinson,. of the Montana Agri- cultural College, is visiting at the home of his parents, ;Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson in • Tuckersmith.- Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McIntosh and daughter,.. of St. Marys, spent Sun- day with friends in town. -Messrs. Douglas Beattie and Harry Hinchley, of the Guelph Agricultural College, are home for the summer vacation. - The many friends of Mr. Thomas Gerry will regret to learn that he is in very poor health at present. He returned this week from the London Hospital where he has been under- going treatment. -Mr. F. Lee, oper- ator at the G. T. R. station has pur- chased a new Chalmers car from the local agent, Mr. E. H. Close. -Messrs. W. Ainent and Ce Aberhart were in Toronto on business this week. =-- Mr. and l<Zrs. - T. McIntosh left on Tuesday ".' their new 'home in Sarnia. -Mrs. 5: Morton, of Hamilton, is a guest at the home of her grand- mother, Mrs. " J. 14. Broadfoot.-Mr: Reg Kerslake has returned, from Flint, Michigan. -Miss Hallie French has taken a position in Toronto. - The blacksmith shops in town and Egmondville will close on Wednesday afternoon of each week during May, June, July and August. -Mrs. John Eckert, Sr., who spent the winter with friends in town, has returned to her home in St. Columban.-Mr. W. Duncan has purchased a Chevrolet sedan from Mr. D. - Shannahan and Mr. E. Umbach an Overland from Mr. G. C. Bell. Dr. Hudson, ,of Toronto, was a .week end 'guest at the home illness' of Mr. Rae's brother, Bob who of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. •Mullen.-' is confined to his bed.at the horse Miss Alva Graves has retu.nned. from of Mr. R. Woods, Elimville.-Miss a visit with blends in Detroit. -Mrs. Myrtle Kirk visited at Mr. P. Pass - W. Wescott, who has been seriously mo res recently. ill in Stratford for. some weeks has . sufficiently recovered to be able to TiTCKEItaMITH return home, -The Boy Scouts of tate Seaforth Presbyterian church will at- ' A Pioneer . Passes. -Another old tend service in a body next Sunday pioneer has gone in the person of morning, when Dr. Larkin will speak Janet Finlayson, widow of the late specially to the young people. -Rev. James McKay, who died at the family R. C. McDermid, of Goderich, occupied home on Thursday, April 15th, 1920, the pulpit 5n the Presbyterian church at the age of • eighty-four years and on Sunday last, preaching two very seven months. Mrs. McKay was able sermons to large and apprecia- For Sale. -Heifer Calf. Apply to Alex. MoGavin; Seaforth, Ont. - 2782x1 Hone For Sale. --Toddy Direct, aged` live -years. 'Cheap for cash. Thomas Stephens. Queens Hotel.' Seaforth. 2782-2 Wanted. -Smart boy to make cores in our moulding shop. The Robert Bell Engine & Thresher Co., Ltd,, Seaforth, Ont. 2732-1 Four slightly used Underwood Typewriters. in good shape for immediate Sale. Seaforth Collegiate Institute - Seaforth. Ont 2782-2 For $ale. A solid • brick house, 7 rooms, lot 160x300, In Seaforth. ADPly to F. Holme- ated. 2727-tf House%or Sale. --Two - good houses for sale, with hard and soft water, good cellars, and in good locution. Apply to Mrs. W. Wescott, John Street. Seaforth, Ont 2732-tf At adults 20e, children 10c, we are going to show you pictures that you would pay 26e and 86c to see in most theatres. "The New Strand." - Wanted. - A woman or girl -to do housework by the day of for a certain number of hours either morning or afternoon. Apply at Ex- positor -Office. - 2730-tf. At the New Strand Saturday night, 8:15 p.m. Charlie Chaplin; 8.45 p.m., Tom Mix; 10 p.m., Charlie Chaplin. Come anytime up to 9.45 p.m. We offer you variety in wall papers of good coloring, latest design and reasonable price. We have competent decorators. Graves Wall Paper Store, Seaforth. Have a ride in the Overland Four before you buy a car, 31,275 delivered. It rides better than any $2,000 car on the market. Tires all makes and sizes. Cate for hire. G. C. Bell, Main Street. Phone 207. 2732-tf Laugh follows laugh; thrill follows thrill at the New Strand this week end. Charlie Chaplin in "The Rink" and "Tom Mix" in "The Speed Maniac," should make a wonder- ful show. Adults 20c, Children 10c. House For Sale. -Good frame house in Eg- mondville. in good repair with excellent cellar, good well, also one-quarter acres of land, with fruit trees and good stable. Apply to Miss B. McQuade, opposite Egmondville Church. 2732-2 House For Sale. -Seven • roomed frame house on Centre Street, Seaforth, good cellar, hard, and soft water, good garden with fruit trees. - Price reasonable. Apply to William Smithers, Seaforth, Ont. 2725-tf Great Layers. -Pure Bred White Leghorns 16 eggs per setting, _ $1.'75. Also a few set. tines from White Roeks, White Wyandottes, and Buff Orpingtons at special prices. A few cockerels yet for sale. H Edge, Sea - forth. 2782-tf House For Sale. -Good 8 roomed frame house in first class condition fitted - with furnace, electric lights, hard and soft water, also garage, situated on West Street, one block north of school grounds, Seaforth. Im- mediate possession. Apply to J. B. Tyerman. 2780-tf Egmondville Notes. -We are pleas- ed to note - that Mr. John Gemmel, who has been ill for some time, is now improving. Miss Sadie Robin- son spent the week end in Goderich. -Mrs. Jos. Wallace is confined to her room with illness. We hope to see her around soon. -It is two years on the 11 inst. since our esteemed pastor, Rev. S. McLean, was- inducted in oer church. In that time there have been seventy-five Members add- ed to the roll, a large majority by profession of faith. The congrega- tion also has contributed for all pur- poses $12,000, and the managers are preparing to make extensive improve- ments this summer by building an alcove and with painting and decor- ating and Other necessary improve- ments. We expect to. have an up-to- date church. -We understand the Y. P. S. intend -holding a St. George social in the basement of the church on April 23rd. They have earned a name for good .entertainments. -Mr. and Mrs. M. Davis moved up town, to the house they purchased lately,. and Mr. Robert McKay and family will occupy the house vacated by eAr. Davis. USBORNE Thames Road Notes. -Last Sunday Rev. Johnston, of Parkhill, preached d splendid sermon in Bethany church. -A memorial shield will be unveiled at Bethany next Sunday in connection with the regular service. -Mr. - and Mrs. Will Rae, of Stratford, .spent the week end in this vicinity. They were called up on account of the, born in Scotland. At the age of Wa1i..Paer Week - Thompson's Bookstore ` • -> . Seafor i'. Beattie ' F APRIL 26th "MAY 1st On - this date we are . making a Special Appeal to the people to buy WALL PAPER. ;- We are ,now showing the choicest selec- tion of WALL PAPERS we have. ever had. I Come in , and make your selection while the assort - meet is complete. Do your• papering now and 'Make The Home Walls Smile." th air A FEW OF OUR SPRING LEADERS Hat Bright - - 25c Magic Furniture Polish 25c Beattie's Big Bar Soap 20e Babbits` Soap Powder, 3 for 25c Rabbits Cleanser, 3 for 25c Rabbits Lye, 2 for 25c . nit 10e OUR STOCK WAS NEVER SO VARIED BEATTIES' FAIR Phone 129. Seaforth, respectively. ----Master Keith MacLaren, who has been spending the winter with relatives at Walton, spent Easter week at home, -Mr. Ernest Graham spent a day with his parents at Avonto during the week. - Mr. Fisher; wio was ill and 'under the medical c e of Dr. Hynilman, of Ex- eter, is greatly improved again.- Mrs. gain.Mrs. W. H. Tufford, of London, spent a few days at her home during the Was live r O week -Mrs; S. Spea a and Mx have arrived home to Cromarty after spending the winter with relatives in Brampton. The organized class of boys and their teacher, the S. S. Superintendent and the pastor, an honorary member, very kindly 'gather- ed last Friday ternoon and split up all Mrs. DonaldPark's wood, then finished up the day by splitting Mrs. Currie's wood.. Needless to say these splendid deeds of kindness and good will were deeply appreciated by those / H benefited and helped. V fifteen years she with her parents emigrated to Canada. The family stayed a short time in Woodstock and • then came to the Huron Tract, which was at that time _mostly all bush land, and settled on the 4th conces- sion of Tuckersmith. At the age of twenty-one years she was 1lnited in marriage to James McKay, who pre- deceased her thirteen years ago. They settled on lot 18, concession 4, Tuck- ersmith, which was all bush at that ms time, and hewed for themselves. a comfortable home. She leaves bes hind to mourn the loss of a loving mother, a family of two sons and four daughters, William and Marion, on the homestead; Mrs. Isabella Gor- don, Miss Mary and Bessie, of Kippen, and Jelin, of Saginaw; also three grand children, . CROMARTY Notes., ---Master ' Murray Scot, of Toronto, has returned home after en- joying the week among many relatives here. - The Misses May and Elsie Burrows, of Stratford, spent Easter week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Howe. -Miss Rebecca Bruce and Miss Norma Wilson have return- ed to High School of Mitchell and' Princess announces TWO COMPLETE SHOWS ' SATURDAY EVENINGS 2 Part Comedy will start at 7:45 p.m., sharp Feature Attractions - Thursday, Friday and Saturday Enid Bennett Supported By THEODORE ROBERTS, MILTON SILLS and IRVING CUMMINGS in WHAT EVERY WOMAN LEARNS =A Paramount Artcraft Picture= PRINCESS r11111111=111=1111111111111‘� �II1111111N1itIUflhIU111111111UIHllllilIft lS. = New Strand Thursday Friday Saturday F. If you love to laugh, for the = love- of Mike see this.. DOUGLAS MCLEAN and __ "DORIS MAY" = in I c Fr "WHAT'S YOUR HUSBAND = DOING?" = "It's Easy to Fool a Woman!" ONO So saying, he 'phoned Friend 3 Wife he'd been "oalled away on business." - That very night -a• raid! On a naughty place called Honey- = suckle Inn. = You know:---cops--=terror--- fano r = wagon -"Great heavens, my = = reputation!" -lockup-"Morn- - ing Judge" -an' everything, MIME • And when the shivering cul- = grits . were arraigned, from APRIL 23, 1920. MACTAVISH----MACTAVISHM.ACTA'S HAY Roads Commissioners. - Commis- sioners appointed by the council under by=law No. 5, 1920, Township of Hay, to look after the culverts and roads in the township are as follows: -Div. No. 1, W. J. Northcott; No, 2, Robt. Munn; 3, W. Alexander; 4, C. Alds- worth; 5, George Armstrong; 6, O. Fee; 7, W. Dignan; g,.,Reichert;i 9, E. Troyer; 10, T. Kyle; 11, P. Deiehert, Sr.; 12, C. F. Hey; 13, Simon Skein 14, J. Decker, Jr.; 15, Wendel Smith; 16, J. Eckstein; 17, 3. Ortdein; 18, John Wein; 19, H. Steinbach; 20, H. Krueger; 21, L. Schumaker; 22, Jacob Gagstetter; 23, Max Turnbull; 24, Philip Schade; 25, Emil Hendricks; 26; J. Sararas; 27, J. Geffrey. CREDITON Notes. -The house of Mr, W. B, Ga"iser,- about a mile .north of the village, took -fire from some unknown cause on Sunday about 1.30 p. m. The upper story was •considerably damaged. Most of the furniture was saved, though damaged by handling. A quick run by the firemen saved the building from complete destruc- tion. - Rev. C. W. Baker, of the Methodist Church, is preaching some educational sermons on modern topics. Ebenezer and Mar's Hill congrega- tions have decided- to unite their forces and build a new church. " CLINTON - A Former Clintonian.-The Globe, referring to some noted writers who will contribute occasional articles - to its columns, says: "Lydia K. Com- mander, a pioneer in the woman's movement -in the United States, and a brilliant writer on women's activities will contribute regular articles of vital interest to the women readers of the Globe." If we mistake not Miss Commander was born in Clinton. At any rate she was a resident here for a considerable length .of time when her father conducted a dry goods business here in the days of long ago. MANLEY Notes. ---Mr. and Mrs, John Murray gave a reception to their near rela- tives on the 14th inst., it being the 30th anniversary of their marriage. Their many friends wish them Many more years of happiness. -- Maple syrup making was at its full capacity last week and many are prepared to meet the high prices of sugar. - Mr. Thomas . McKay has sold one of his - heavy draught horses for which he received a good price. -Mr. and Mrs. W. Manley and Mrs. Thomas McKay spent the week end *der the parental roof of Mr. Con Eckert in Seaforth --Seeding ,operations are at full sway at present. - MORRIS Notes. -Mrs. S. Walker, sixth line, is home froman extended stay at Sarnia, Parkhill and other -points.- A score of Morris farmers should enter the Standing Field - Crop compe- tition, under auspices of Brussels Agricultural Society. Oats will be the crop. -Mrs. John G. Smith has leased her 100 acre farm, 4th line, to Donald McKinnon, of the 8th con- cession, of Grey township, who recent- ly sold his farm. Joe Smith ie tak- ing up the tonsorial art in J. H. Hewitt's . shop, Brussels. - A dandy span of five year old Percheron horses wa purchased at Clinton spring fair by Alex. McLauchlin, east gravel road, at a fancy price. Sandy pine his faith on the Percherons. The team are grays and well matched. - Next Sabbath anniversary sermons will be preached at Sunshine Metho- dist church by Rev. Mr. Millson, Au- burn, at two and seven- p. in. and music will be provided by Brussels Male Quartette. Monday evening a lecture will be delivered by Rev. Mr. Millson on "Experiences in Siberia," where he spent some months with the Canadian troops. LOGAN Hennicke's Gun Patent. -A despatch from Ottawa - dated April 15th, says: "Did - Daniel D. - Henn ieke, living in Logan township, County of Perth, Ont. 1910, offer the Canadian Gov- ernment gun patents of his own inven- tion and no action being taken . did he sell them to the Imperial German Government? is the information sought at a question before the House recently bye -the member from Cham- plain. The member also asks if Hen- nicke is about to return to his home in Canada after having spent th'e past eight years in Germany." We do not know whether any answer to this question has yet been given in the.. Out of Town Customers are invited to make our store headquarters while in town. We will take care of your wraps and parcels The Store - to pin L your faith to Send us your mail orders or phone order and we will fill then; promptly and pay delivery 'charges House Furnishings Now is the time to buy House •cleaning time is at hand and we will be kept exceedingly busy, because our goods and prices are right. Floor Cover- ings for Offices, Churches, Halls, Priv- ate - Homes Beauty of patterns sway buying tendencies to our - store. I-- geq , for V d: Youwant a Rug that will stand up under real hard use -that will, resist wear and. dust like iron. It must also be of a distinctive artistic pattern, which will harmonize with your other furnishings,. You likely can find just the rug you need in our well -selected stock ee of Brussels, Tapestry, Wilton, Velvet,- Union, Grastex and Oriental Matting Rugs, striking attractive designs in either brilliant, cheer -- D ful colors, or soft, subdued shades, non-fadeable colors and fibre that is made to wear which characterize our entire showing. e 44+ A PRICE RANGE OF ROOM RUGS FROM $6 TO $11$ Eel A PRICE OF HEARTH MATS FROM 75c TO $8 " 1 New Linoleums and Floor Oilcloths tr MACTAVISH )••♦•' ►••toy •t.�tst ...44.4 '+4.4♦ ►3d.•Q ,444.4 ,•4444 ,0+4•♦• •4••+• ,4••+• }4.44 •••4 ••44 •4•• .444 ••4• 4•• -i•6 ••• •r• ••• ♦♦4 44• F As largek a display of New Sprini Importations and Domestic makes in most lines as it has ever been our pleasure to show, Conventional designs hold sway in the majority of fi o o r coverings, inter- spersed, however, with teome delightful floral Patterns. Scotch Lin- oleurns-all the way %from. .Scotland ---,are here and you don't have to be "Scotch" to appreciate the excellent Patterns and quality, produced by the plants in "The Land of the Heather." I Make Your Own Sum- mer Curtains c) This offering Will re- duce your Summer Cur- tain bill very consider- ably, and it is adviseable III that you do not overlook al 1.1 it. Lots of pretty Summer Curtains may Ube made from these at- tractive bordered Mar- quisettes, Scrims and ..,. Voiles in a variety of patterns. The • prices are low at 25c to $1,65 a yard, - one ' cell came Hubby. From ' E another cell -Wife/ IMF .. What! ? Had they been? _ ' Well, rather! You'll want to '- come and see! You'll laugh till you're weak = House, but we have learned that Hen- - _ nicke did offer to sell his gun patent E Adults 20c Children 10c = to the Canadian Government and also C 8.15 p.m. = to the British Government .and that Our new price: That 5c = he afterwards went to Germany, - but 1 14 extra, the difference between = the German Government would not our old price and our new price =_ deal with him because he was scan- r� = makes it possible for us to entertained withbeuGermany at of r that was 1 �` ni show you an Extra Good Show ._[-� (like the above), instead of an E 1 time it is difficult to see why the . U s h = average Good Show. ,: question was naked 1n, Parliament, or t = i what objection to his returning to = - Canada can be raised. It is not known = The New Strand E whether he was interned during - the _war ornot, bat ashehas had to� = apply to his father for funds to bring 1 i In the Heart of the Clty- - him home, it is very clear that he �.,.,,_ doiliini;un tiwiiiimi �ntmmmiiiwiiun was not well treated. MACTAVISH MACTAVISH - - MACTA 'IS We have long enjoyed the reputation as 1 he best place to buy House Furnishings " and ' his season we Have striven to merit the caption more than ever before. J. MACTAVISH Seaforth Photo Enlarge» ments Before leaving your order with agents call in and see our satxples and prices. We sell glass and frames to fit convex pictures at a very reasonable price. Leave your ,amateur finishing with us and you will get good results. D. F. BUCK PHOTOGRAPHER LJWS HAVE A ' LITTLE DANCE MUSIC That's what the ladyfolk enjoy. And our talking machines are the instruments that can play the dance music, too, They're not quite as loud as an orchestra, but loud enough for any dancing. Stop in our store and we'll demonstrate one. Don't buy unless you're satisfied with it, and don't forget that I sell the Bell Piano and will compete with any- thing ny thing on the market, also that I am here to give tke best possible price that a high grade article can be bought at, and further our company is run- ning full capacity and behind in its orders which gives you ' an idea of t to demand for our goods. Just drop in and see us before you buy; it will pay you and help us. Write or phone to 216, if you can't get in. Jonathan E. Hugill Boz !!o. Opposite Bank of Commerce Miss Mary Hays as a a Cannington, the hostess, was most amusing, The old time costumes of the ladies were exceedingly funny in comparison with our present day styles, while aunt Maria's` photo cab- inet proved of great interest; 'not only to her guests but to the audience. During the interlude a girls' drill un- der the instruction of Mr. Jas. Robb, and several vocal and instrumental selections added to the enjoyment of the evening. Miss Annie Govenlock, under whose direction the entertain- ment . was gotten up and' who has been most untiring in her work with the class, as well as those taking part, are to be congratulated on the success of their efforts. The object of the entertainment was to raise money for Mrs. Donald McGillivray's work in Shanghai, China, to be used in trans- Iating a book for»girls into the Chinese language. The proceeds of the even- ing amounted to $67. Local Briefs. -The annual Grey- hound Excursion from Goderioh to Detroit will be `held this year on Tuesday, June 15th, the- return trip being made on Thursday, . the 17th. This is the. most popular boat trip of the sewn,- and with favorable weather is sure to be largely patron- ized again this year. Professor Al- fred Atkinson,. of the Montana Agri- cultural College, is visiting at the home of his parents, ;Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson in • Tuckersmith.- Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McIntosh and daughter,.. of St. Marys, spent Sun- day with friends in town. -Messrs. Douglas Beattie and Harry Hinchley, of the Guelph Agricultural College, are home for the summer vacation. - The many friends of Mr. Thomas Gerry will regret to learn that he is in very poor health at present. He returned this week from the London Hospital where he has been under- going treatment. -Mr. F. Lee, oper- ator at the G. T. R. station has pur- chased a new Chalmers car from the local agent, Mr. E. H. Close. -Messrs. W. Ainent and Ce Aberhart were in Toronto on business this week. =-- Mr. and l<Zrs. - T. McIntosh left on Tuesday ".' their new 'home in Sarnia. -Mrs. 5: Morton, of Hamilton, is a guest at the home of her grand- mother, Mrs. " J. 14. Broadfoot.-Mr: Reg Kerslake has returned, from Flint, Michigan. -Miss Hallie French has taken a position in Toronto. - The blacksmith shops in town and Egmondville will close on Wednesday afternoon of each week during May, June, July and August. -Mrs. John Eckert, Sr., who spent the winter with friends in town, has returned to her home in St. Columban.-Mr. W. Duncan has purchased a Chevrolet sedan from Mr. D. - Shannahan and Mr. E. Umbach an Overland from Mr. G. C. Bell. Dr. Hudson, ,of Toronto, was a .week end 'guest at the home illness' of Mr. Rae's brother, Bob who of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. •Mullen.-' is confined to his bed.at the horse Miss Alva Graves has retu.nned. from of Mr. R. Woods, Elimville.-Miss a visit with blends in Detroit. -Mrs. Myrtle Kirk visited at Mr. P. Pass - W. Wescott, who has been seriously mo res recently. ill in Stratford for. some weeks has . sufficiently recovered to be able to TiTCKEItaMITH return home, -The Boy Scouts of tate Seaforth Presbyterian church will at- ' A Pioneer . Passes. -Another old tend service in a body next Sunday pioneer has gone in the person of morning, when Dr. Larkin will speak Janet Finlayson, widow of the late specially to the young people. -Rev. James McKay, who died at the family R. C. McDermid, of Goderich, occupied home on Thursday, April 15th, 1920, the pulpit 5n the Presbyterian church at the age of • eighty-four years and on Sunday last, preaching two very seven months. Mrs. McKay was able sermons to large and apprecia- For Sale. -Heifer Calf. Apply to Alex. MoGavin; Seaforth, Ont. - 2782x1 Hone For Sale. --Toddy Direct, aged` live -years. 'Cheap for cash. Thomas Stephens. Queens Hotel.' Seaforth. 2782-2 Wanted. -Smart boy to make cores in our moulding shop. The Robert Bell Engine & Thresher Co., Ltd,, Seaforth, Ont. 2732-1 Four slightly used Underwood Typewriters. in good shape for immediate Sale. Seaforth Collegiate Institute - Seaforth. Ont 2782-2 For $ale. A solid • brick house, 7 rooms, lot 160x300, In Seaforth. ADPly to F. Holme- ated. 2727-tf House%or Sale. --Two - good houses for sale, with hard and soft water, good cellars, and in good locution. Apply to Mrs. W. Wescott, John Street. Seaforth, Ont 2732-tf At adults 20e, children 10c, we are going to show you pictures that you would pay 26e and 86c to see in most theatres. "The New Strand." - Wanted. - A woman or girl -to do housework by the day of for a certain number of hours either morning or afternoon. Apply at Ex- positor -Office. - 2730-tf. At the New Strand Saturday night, 8:15 p.m. Charlie Chaplin; 8.45 p.m., Tom Mix; 10 p.m., Charlie Chaplin. Come anytime up to 9.45 p.m. We offer you variety in wall papers of good coloring, latest design and reasonable price. We have competent decorators. Graves Wall Paper Store, Seaforth. Have a ride in the Overland Four before you buy a car, 31,275 delivered. It rides better than any $2,000 car on the market. Tires all makes and sizes. Cate for hire. G. C. Bell, Main Street. Phone 207. 2732-tf Laugh follows laugh; thrill follows thrill at the New Strand this week end. Charlie Chaplin in "The Rink" and "Tom Mix" in "The Speed Maniac," should make a wonder- ful show. Adults 20c, Children 10c. House For Sale. -Good frame house in Eg- mondville. in good repair with excellent cellar, good well, also one-quarter acres of land, with fruit trees and good stable. Apply to Miss B. McQuade, opposite Egmondville Church. 2732-2 House For Sale. -Seven • roomed frame house on Centre Street, Seaforth, good cellar, hard, and soft water, good garden with fruit trees. - Price reasonable. Apply to William Smithers, Seaforth, Ont. 2725-tf Great Layers. -Pure Bred White Leghorns 16 eggs per setting, _ $1.'75. Also a few set. tines from White Roeks, White Wyandottes, and Buff Orpingtons at special prices. A few cockerels yet for sale. H Edge, Sea - forth. 2782-tf House For Sale. -Good 8 roomed frame house in first class condition fitted - with furnace, electric lights, hard and soft water, also garage, situated on West Street, one block north of school grounds, Seaforth. Im- mediate possession. Apply to J. B. Tyerman. 2780-tf Egmondville Notes. -We are pleas- ed to note - that Mr. John Gemmel, who has been ill for some time, is now improving. Miss Sadie Robin- son spent the week end in Goderich. -Mrs. Jos. Wallace is confined to her room with illness. We hope to see her around soon. -It is two years on the 11 inst. since our esteemed pastor, Rev. S. McLean, was- inducted in oer church. In that time there have been seventy-five Members add- ed to the roll, a large majority by profession of faith. The congrega- tion also has contributed for all pur- poses $12,000, and the managers are preparing to make extensive improve- ments this summer by building an alcove and with painting and decor- ating and Other necessary improve- ments. We expect to. have an up-to- date church. -We understand the Y. P. S. intend -holding a St. George social in the basement of the church on April 23rd. They have earned a name for good .entertainments. -Mr. and Mrs. M. Davis moved up town, to the house they purchased lately,. and Mr. Robert McKay and family will occupy the house vacated by eAr. Davis. USBORNE Thames Road Notes. -Last Sunday Rev. Johnston, of Parkhill, preached d splendid sermon in Bethany church. -A memorial shield will be unveiled at Bethany next Sunday in connection with the regular service. -Mr. - and Mrs. Will Rae, of Stratford, .spent the week end in this vicinity. They were called up on account of the, born in Scotland. At the age of Wa1i..Paer Week - Thompson's Bookstore ` • -> . Seafor i'. Beattie ' F APRIL 26th "MAY 1st On - this date we are . making a Special Appeal to the people to buy WALL PAPER. ;- We are ,now showing the choicest selec- tion of WALL PAPERS we have. ever had. I Come in , and make your selection while the assort - meet is complete. Do your• papering now and 'Make The Home Walls Smile." th air A FEW OF OUR SPRING LEADERS Hat Bright - - 25c Magic Furniture Polish 25c Beattie's Big Bar Soap 20e Babbits` Soap Powder, 3 for 25c Rabbits Cleanser, 3 for 25c Rabbits Lye, 2 for 25c . nit 10e OUR STOCK WAS NEVER SO VARIED BEATTIES' FAIR Phone 129. Seaforth, respectively. ----Master Keith MacLaren, who has been spending the winter with relatives at Walton, spent Easter week at home, -Mr. Ernest Graham spent a day with his parents at Avonto during the week. - Mr. Fisher; wio was ill and 'under the medical c e of Dr. Hynilman, of Ex- eter, is greatly improved again.- Mrs. gain.Mrs. W. H. Tufford, of London, spent a few days at her home during the Was live r O week -Mrs; S. Spea a and Mx have arrived home to Cromarty after spending the winter with relatives in Brampton. The organized class of boys and their teacher, the S. S. Superintendent and the pastor, an honorary member, very kindly 'gather- ed last Friday ternoon and split up all Mrs. DonaldPark's wood, then finished up the day by splitting Mrs. Currie's wood.. Needless to say these splendid deeds of kindness and good will were deeply appreciated by those / H benefited and helped. V fifteen years she with her parents emigrated to Canada. The family stayed a short time in Woodstock and • then came to the Huron Tract, which was at that time _mostly all bush land, and settled on the 4th conces- sion of Tuckersmith. At the age of twenty-one years she was 1lnited in marriage to James McKay, who pre- deceased her thirteen years ago. They settled on lot 18, concession 4, Tuck- ersmith, which was all bush at that ms time, and hewed for themselves. a comfortable home. She leaves bes hind to mourn the loss of a loving mother, a family of two sons and four daughters, William and Marion, on the homestead; Mrs. Isabella Gor- don, Miss Mary and Bessie, of Kippen, and Jelin, of Saginaw; also three grand children, . CROMARTY Notes., ---Master ' Murray Scot, of Toronto, has returned home after en- joying the week among many relatives here. - The Misses May and Elsie Burrows, of Stratford, spent Easter week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Howe. -Miss Rebecca Bruce and Miss Norma Wilson have return- ed to High School of Mitchell and' Princess announces TWO COMPLETE SHOWS ' SATURDAY EVENINGS 2 Part Comedy will start at 7:45 p.m., sharp Feature Attractions - Thursday, Friday and Saturday Enid Bennett Supported By THEODORE ROBERTS, MILTON SILLS and IRVING CUMMINGS in WHAT EVERY WOMAN LEARNS =A Paramount Artcraft Picture= PRINCESS r11111111=111=1111111111111‘� �II1111111N1itIUflhIU111111111UIHllllilIft lS. = New Strand Thursday Friday Saturday F. If you love to laugh, for the = love- of Mike see this.. DOUGLAS MCLEAN and __ "DORIS MAY" = in I c Fr "WHAT'S YOUR HUSBAND = DOING?" = "It's Easy to Fool a Woman!" ONO So saying, he 'phoned Friend 3 Wife he'd been "oalled away on business." - That very night -a• raid! On a naughty place called Honey- = suckle Inn. = You know:---cops--=terror--- fano r = wagon -"Great heavens, my = = reputation!" -lockup-"Morn- - ing Judge" -an' everything, MIME • And when the shivering cul- = grits . were arraigned, from APRIL 23, 1920. MACTAVISH----MACTAVISHM.ACTA'S HAY Roads Commissioners. - Commis- sioners appointed by the council under by=law No. 5, 1920, Township of Hay, to look after the culverts and roads in the township are as follows: -Div. No. 1, W. J. Northcott; No, 2, Robt. Munn; 3, W. Alexander; 4, C. Alds- worth; 5, George Armstrong; 6, O. Fee; 7, W. Dignan; g,.,Reichert;i 9, E. Troyer; 10, T. Kyle; 11, P. Deiehert, Sr.; 12, C. F. Hey; 13, Simon Skein 14, J. Decker, Jr.; 15, Wendel Smith; 16, J. Eckstein; 17, 3. Ortdein; 18, John Wein; 19, H. Steinbach; 20, H. Krueger; 21, L. Schumaker; 22, Jacob Gagstetter; 23, Max Turnbull; 24, Philip Schade; 25, Emil Hendricks; 26; J. Sararas; 27, J. Geffrey. CREDITON Notes. -The house of Mr, W. B, Ga"iser,- about a mile .north of the village, took -fire from some unknown cause on Sunday about 1.30 p. m. The upper story was •considerably damaged. Most of the furniture was saved, though damaged by handling. A quick run by the firemen saved the building from complete destruc- tion. - Rev. C. W. Baker, of the Methodist Church, is preaching some educational sermons on modern topics. Ebenezer and Mar's Hill congrega- tions have decided- to unite their forces and build a new church. " CLINTON - A Former Clintonian.-The Globe, referring to some noted writers who will contribute occasional articles - to its columns, says: "Lydia K. Com- mander, a pioneer in the woman's movement -in the United States, and a brilliant writer on women's activities will contribute regular articles of vital interest to the women readers of the Globe." If we mistake not Miss Commander was born in Clinton. At any rate she was a resident here for a considerable length .of time when her father conducted a dry goods business here in the days of long ago. MANLEY Notes. ---Mr. and Mrs, John Murray gave a reception to their near rela- tives on the 14th inst., it being the 30th anniversary of their marriage. Their many friends wish them Many more years of happiness. -- Maple syrup making was at its full capacity last week and many are prepared to meet the high prices of sugar. - Mr. Thomas . McKay has sold one of his - heavy draught horses for which he received a good price. -Mr. and Mrs. W. Manley and Mrs. Thomas McKay spent the week end *der the parental roof of Mr. Con Eckert in Seaforth --Seeding ,operations are at full sway at present. - MORRIS Notes. -Mrs. S. Walker, sixth line, is home froman extended stay at Sarnia, Parkhill and other -points.- A score of Morris farmers should enter the Standing Field - Crop compe- tition, under auspices of Brussels Agricultural Society. Oats will be the crop. -Mrs. John G. Smith has leased her 100 acre farm, 4th line, to Donald McKinnon, of the 8th con- cession, of Grey township, who recent- ly sold his farm. Joe Smith ie tak- ing up the tonsorial art in J. H. Hewitt's . shop, Brussels. - A dandy span of five year old Percheron horses wa purchased at Clinton spring fair by Alex. McLauchlin, east gravel road, at a fancy price. Sandy pine his faith on the Percherons. The team are grays and well matched. - Next Sabbath anniversary sermons will be preached at Sunshine Metho- dist church by Rev. Mr. Millson, Au- burn, at two and seven- p. in. and music will be provided by Brussels Male Quartette. Monday evening a lecture will be delivered by Rev. Mr. Millson on "Experiences in Siberia," where he spent some months with the Canadian troops. LOGAN Hennicke's Gun Patent. -A despatch from Ottawa - dated April 15th, says: "Did - Daniel D. - Henn ieke, living in Logan township, County of Perth, Ont. 1910, offer the Canadian Gov- ernment gun patents of his own inven- tion and no action being taken . did he sell them to the Imperial German Government? is the information sought at a question before the House recently bye -the member from Cham- plain. The member also asks if Hen- nicke is about to return to his home in Canada after having spent th'e past eight years in Germany." We do not know whether any answer to this question has yet been given in the.. Out of Town Customers are invited to make our store headquarters while in town. We will take care of your wraps and parcels The Store - to pin L your faith to Send us your mail orders or phone order and we will fill then; promptly and pay delivery 'charges House Furnishings Now is the time to buy House •cleaning time is at hand and we will be kept exceedingly busy, because our goods and prices are right. Floor Cover- ings for Offices, Churches, Halls, Priv- ate - Homes Beauty of patterns sway buying tendencies to our - store. I-- geq , for V d: Youwant a Rug that will stand up under real hard use -that will, resist wear and. dust like iron. It must also be of a distinctive artistic pattern, which will harmonize with your other furnishings,. You likely can find just the rug you need in our well -selected stock ee of Brussels, Tapestry, Wilton, Velvet,- Union, Grastex and Oriental Matting Rugs, striking attractive designs in either brilliant, cheer -- D ful colors, or soft, subdued shades, non-fadeable colors and fibre that is made to wear which characterize our entire showing. e 44+ A PRICE RANGE OF ROOM RUGS FROM $6 TO $11$ Eel A PRICE OF HEARTH MATS FROM 75c TO $8 " 1 New Linoleums and Floor Oilcloths tr MACTAVISH )••♦•' ►••toy •t.�tst ...44.4 '+4.4♦ ►3d.•Q ,444.4 ,•4444 ,0+4•♦• •4••+• ,4••+• }4.44 •••4 ••44 •4•• .444 ••4• 4•• -i•6 ••• •r• ••• ♦♦4 44• F As largek a display of New Sprini Importations and Domestic makes in most lines as it has ever been our pleasure to show, Conventional designs hold sway in the majority of fi o o r coverings, inter- spersed, however, with teome delightful floral Patterns. Scotch Lin- oleurns-all the way %from. .Scotland ---,are here and you don't have to be "Scotch" to appreciate the excellent Patterns and quality, produced by the plants in "The Land of the Heather." I Make Your Own Sum- mer Curtains c) This offering Will re- duce your Summer Cur- tain bill very consider- ably, and it is adviseable III that you do not overlook al 1.1 it. Lots of pretty Summer Curtains may Ube made from these at- tractive bordered Mar- quisettes, Scrims and ..,. Voiles in a variety of patterns. The • prices are low at 25c to $1,65 a yard, - one ' cell came Hubby. From ' E another cell -Wife/ IMF .. What! ? Had they been? _ ' Well, rather! You'll want to '- come and see! You'll laugh till you're weak = House, but we have learned that Hen- - _ nicke did offer to sell his gun patent E Adults 20c Children 10c = to the Canadian Government and also C 8.15 p.m. = to the British Government .and that Our new price: That 5c = he afterwards went to Germany, - but 1 14 extra, the difference between = the German Government would not our old price and our new price =_ deal with him because he was scan- r� = makes it possible for us to entertained withbeuGermany at of r that was 1 �` ni show you an Extra Good Show ._[-� (like the above), instead of an E 1 time it is difficult to see why the . U s h = average Good Show. ,: question was naked 1n, Parliament, or t = i what objection to his returning to = - Canada can be raised. It is not known = The New Strand E whether he was interned during - the _war ornot, bat ashehas had to� = apply to his father for funds to bring 1 i In the Heart of the Clty- - him home, it is very clear that he �.,.,,_ doiliini;un tiwiiiimi �ntmmmiiiwiiun was not well treated. MACTAVISH MACTAVISH - - MACTA 'IS We have long enjoyed the reputation as 1 he best place to buy House Furnishings " and ' his season we Have striven to merit the caption more than ever before. J. MACTAVISH Seaforth