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The Huron Expositor, 1922-12-15, Page 1The Great Christmas Store Shows It's Readiness NOW AT IT'S VERY BEST Brimful of Happy Suggestions for Christmas. Every- body's Bazaar of Holiday Helpfulness and Economy. The Greatest Values Ever Announced for Christmas Every Department Competing to Offer the Most Practical Gift at the Most Attractive Price. We have hundreds of Prattic i Christmas Presents, not one re- quiring an expenditure beyond,anybodys means. Gifts innumerable at moderate prices are here -new, -bright, attractive, appropriate. No need to puzzle over the Gift Problem. You will find on display here sugges- tions that will settle your Christmas Problems satisfactorily to both giver + and receiver. For Women and Girls Silk Underwear $1.50 to $4.00 Boudoir Caps 25c to $1.50 Purses .25c to $5.00 Novelties 50c to $1.50 Collars 50c to $2.00 Centre Pieces 15c to $4.00 Dresser Covers $1.00 to $4.00 Lunch Cloths $1.25 to $3.50 Baby's Silk Robes $3.50. -� Stpd. Wool -Blankets $2.50 Bootees -50c to $1.00 Infantees S0c --- Bibs 30c to 75c Embroidered Dresses, Pillow Cases, Etc. Gloves ..... 75c to $3.75 Handkerchiefs , 5c to $2.25 Silk.Seaifs $2.75 to $8.75 Fancy, Towels $1.50 to $3.00 Bath Mats ' $2.25 too- $8,00. Linen Table Cloths..- :$5.00 to $ti506; . Bed Spreads:::.:$$'3.00to $8.00 Comforters ... $4.75 to _$16.50 For Men and Boys House detje ' ii her tithe, wi 't e 4 warthe, -Sq the c Jr,phdt : i the u . here present except Mr. ekes, :qf, BThe Warden,seed• the PIuunell, With, regard 'toff business ot the cession. �.. ' - Under the head of E ` lied, Mr. Armstrong sponte with «renes t.4- Gm ote standing of the' de urea ger Mr, Inglis brought up a matter of expenditures on the Hi ways. Ex- planation were in 11,Y Messrs. Beavers and McNabb:. • Metiers. Armstrong, 1 and Hauley.ieleo spoke, to til \work:of the Boa The following commit read endreferred to tilt mittees of council, as 1. Replies from the , Olerks • of Grey and Perth Countiesto the letter sent out by this counci;'xe the con- solidation of jails -rPll ... , 2. Replies from ibelfighways De- partment re e-partmentre the,request of the County Council to have certa 'roads desig- nated as Provincial County Reads.- Filed. 8. From the HigBhwayy. Department with reference to Clause 11 of By-law No, 18, 1920; refusing 'to snake the change indicated Ffleit 4. • From the Highways'Department approving the changes and extensions to the Highway system. of the county as contained in By-law -No, 4, 1922. -,-Filed. 5. From the Highways Depart- ment approving of County By-law 14, 1921, amending the,: Highways system of the county. -)Filed. 6. Report of the Boiler Inspector re the boiler at the Court House. - Filed. 7, From the Stratford Board of Education notifying the county that pupils from the countyattending the Stratford Collegiate Institute will be charged 100, per cent, of cost of maintenance. -Referred to Education Committee: "- 8. From Secretary of Clifford Con- tinuation School Board enclosing the cost of maintenance ''assessed the county for pupils attending, the sum being $575.30. -Referred to Educa- tion Committee. 9. An acknowledgement of the re- ceipt of the $500 grant or the county to the London War Memorial Child- ren's Hospital, -Filed. 10. From Dr. Alex. McKay, of Toronto. Inspector of Prisops, noti- fying the county that an ' 4r in Council had been passed gran g 10c per day per� inmate in the County House of Refuge as. P000441:001 -grant and asking for a- return Of -Filed. 11. From the Department of Public Highways, Motor Vehicles Branch, requesting the views of the county regarding certain amendments re- quired to the act, -Referred to the Special Committee. 12. Notice from Messrs. Jarvis & Vining, Barristers, London, re a claim of Charles B. Chapman, of London. against the county for damages caus- ed in an accident on the London Road on the 17th of September. -Referred .to Good Roads Commission. 13. A claim from W. Brydon, of Clinton, claiming damages on behalf fo William Cowan, of Clinton, re an I obstruction left on the road between Clinton and Londesboro.-Referred to 'Good Roads Commission. Yh ;'Anter. 004041" Caatottioaiste Known ;an: over the- world as the two,' human Corkscre to Will be at the STRAND TUEATRE THIS WEEK IERND... Read the ad. on Page Eight, and' "BE THERE." Neck Ties 50c to $1.25 Handkerchiefs 10c to 75c Mufflers 75c to $3.00 Braces 25c to 75c Gloves $1.50 to $3.00 Fancy Sox 50c to $1.25 Garters .•25c to 50c Armbands 15c to 50c Shirts ..: $1.35 to $3.00 Umbrellas $1.50 to $3.00 - Bath Robes $12.00. to $14.50 Smoking Jackets .....$5.00 to $10.00 Pyjamas $2.50 to $5.00 Night Gowns $1.50 to $3.00 Sweater Coats $1.75 to -$8.00 Caps $1.25 to $2.25 NOTICE All Photos taken on and before December 20th will be finished for Christmas. D. F. BUCK. PHOTOGRAPHER covering fo,rr his office. -County Prop- erty Committee. Mr. C. A. Robertson, Reeve of Col- borne, then gave an explanation re that township's action regarding the payment of the special levy assess- ment on that township. Mr. Armstrong discussed the mat- ter of the distribution of the expen- ditures under the Highways Act among the different municipalities„ touching particularly on the claim set up by the Reeve of Colborne. 14. The same from Dudley Holmes of Wingham, on behalf of Mr. Gal- braith, of Howick, claiming damages re accident caused by a too narrow road, -Referred to Road and Bridge , Commission. 15. The same. from Mr. Brydone on behalf of J. F. Elliott, of Oxford Centre, claiming damages to car on the Seaforth-Brussels Highway. 16. The same from John McNay, claiming damages to car through an obstruction left on highway north of Seaforth. 17. An appeal from W. H. Alder- son, of Toronto, asking for a grant to the fire sufferers of Northern On- tario. -Referred to Executive Com- mittee. 18. From the Mothers' Allowance Commission, of Toronto, enclosing statement of the commission with the county. -Filed. 19. , An application from the Dublin Rural School Fair management for a county grant. -Sent to Executive Committee. 20. A letter from Mrs. Knox and family thanking the Council for their kind expression of sympathy in their recent bereavement. 21. From Sheriff Reynolds, notify- ing the council of the appointment of i = H. A. Tufford as Turnkey, vice John Knox, deceased. 22. A claim from H. Dalrymple re accident to motor car. Moved by Messrs. McQuaid and Mc- Naughton that a grant of $25 be made to the Dublin. School Fair.- a Referred to Executive Committee. On motion of Messrs. Armstrong and Jamieson that the Council adjourn to, meet on Wednesday. Wednesday. The matter was further discussed by Messrs. McQuaid, McNabb, John- ston, Neeb, Tipling and Douglas, all taking up different phases of the question. Mr. G. W. Elliott was then called on and addressed the Council with ref- erence to the work of the Children's Shelter, giving a financial statement as well. The Clerk made a statement re- garding the working of the Mothers' Allowance Act. Mr. J. C. Griffin's report of the MrMorton Elli¢t't,. egc $' Itgnley, requested to:.be. heard,; ia, certain statements rode n h�s honer. request was- .,,g�„r nted. and 7 Elliott made' a statement with Avg ence to the sale of 'certain old plat This was: replied to by County •Couu •• cillos Hanley, and the matter drop" ped. Mr. Erwin asked for inform n re the jail consolidation matter, w eh was given by the Clerk. Mr, Webb asked for information regarding the salaries and expenses in connection with the, County En- gineer's office. Mr. Spotten requested.informetion re the pay of patrolmen. The Warden replied, from 35c to "50c per hour as the payments varied under different conditions. County Engineer Patterson stated' that certain patrolmen had been changed on enquiry into complaints made, and that every step had been taken to employ . comptent men. Goaler Griffin was present and gave an account of the working of the jail and conditions there, speaking par- ticularly of improvements made re- cently and giving a very full account of the work and how it was done and by whom. Moved by Messrs. McQuaid and McNaughton, that the Engineer furnish to the council, or to the Reeves of the different municipalities before nomination day, a statement of the amount spent in the year 1922 in each municipality by each patrol- man. -Carried. Moved by Messrs. Dodds and Inglis that the Mothers' Pension Board be paid the sum of $150 to be divided as the Executive Committee sees fit. Moved by Messrs. Spotten and Por- ter that they be paid $120, the Chair- man to be paid $40 and the members $20 each. -Both motions were sent to Executive Committee. Moved by Messrs. Armstrong and Jamieson, granting $4 per 'head for horses and cattle and $1.00 per head for sheep and hogs to any person for transportation purposes entering for prizes at Guelph Winter Fair from this county this year, -Sent to Execu- tive Committee. Moved by Messrs. Erwin and Porter granting $500 to Children's Shelter. -Sent to Executive Committee. On motion of Messrs. Beavers and Fear, the Council then adjourned until Thursday. A 'Christmas Entertainment, under the auspices of First Presbyterian Sunday School, will be held in the SCHOOL ROOM of the Church Friday Evn'g, Dec. 22nd at 7.30 p.m, SILVER COLLECTION, Thursday. the warif. oiu+vel3, ro Y .9 pertaininl to road, ) then ren,u'r s Htpr The mutter} of cussed by Reevte'Dodds, of 'Mrs Dodds spoke partieylar dangerous places, instgneing tb. dangerous curve south o . where no less then font^ arlor� dents have occurred duig"; summer. The report was :adopted gild ed printed in the minutes. , The second report of the Go Roads Commission was presented the council with Mr. Coates. r the chair. --The report was -adopted, The report of the committee, re, office accommodation, was presented:':. to the council, with Mr. E im in the' chair. -The report was adopted, The Education Committee was taken up in committee with, Mr. Mil- ler in the chair.-Thereport was. adopted as read. House of Refuge Committee report was taken up in committee, with Mr. Smith in the chair. -The re- port was adopted. On motion of Messrs. Parke and Neeb the Connell then adjourned 'until Friday morning. Inspector Tom addressed the council regarding the omission of vital sta- tistics from the Assessment Roll from the reports sent in by the Clerks of the municipalities. He asked the Reeves to speak to the Clerks and As- sessors regarding the same. The report of the officers and In- spector of the House of Refuge was laid on the table by Inspector Tor- rance. Mr. Beavers, Chairman of the Good Roads Commission, gave an account of the expenditures of the Commis- sion for the following years: 1918, 5708.05; 1919, $1,725.96; 1920, $2.425; 1921, $774.30; 1::22, $517 75. This statement was liberally applauded. Mr. Parke brought up the matter of the Report of the House of Refuge, that it did not distinctly set forth the different items of expenditure. Replying to the question whether inmates had been hired out, Mr. Tor- rance said none had been hired out the past year. Moved by Messrs. Neeb and Coates The Special Committee v -ported that the Treasurer furnish this coon- and the report was taken up in coun- cil with the figures of the total pay mittee with lVfr. Td' rte"ifi' t1f#' th1arr. sheets paid the Good Roads Commis- The report was adopted, Sion this year. -Carried. The Good Reads Commission report - At this point in the session Mr. ed and th" report was taken up in Amos Tipling stepped forward and' Committee with Mr. Coates in the read a very appropriate address, chair. Tho renort was adop`s•d. complimenting Warden Trewartha on The Executive •Committac'v report his work during the past year and was taken up with Mr. D-arr in the wishing him the best of health and choir prosperity. Mr. Erwin then present- On motion of Messrs. 11,.a•-'•rs and ed Mr. Trey en behalf of the Fear an ,,.•lt'lnn wan rands 1-' clause county, with ;, headed cane as a mark of appreciation and good wish- es of his fellow councillors. The Warden made a reply, thank- ing the Council for their marks of respect and good will and said he would cherish them as valuable mem- entoes of his recollections of the pleasant days passed as a member of the council with whom he had always the most pleasant relations. The business of the session was then proceeded with and Mr. Torrance Great News for Xmas The announcement of reduced prices, as made in the Jewelry line, will be welcome news indeed, as it means that your dollar will buy much more than you anticipated if it is spent at this store. The reduction will last through the entire Xmas. Season. 1'o make your shopping easier we have added many lines of novel- ties as well, which greatly increase your choice of gift selections. The Variety is unprecedented. The Quality is improved. The de- signs are exceptionally fine, and the price is down. You will actually save money by buying here. Let us suggest -and you note the lower prices: FOR HER: FOR THE FOLKS AT HOME: Diamond Ring $15.00 up Suit Case Umbrella .$4.00 up Pearl Bead, indestruct- able $5.00 up Pearl Bar Pin, solid gold, $4 up Silver Bar Pin $1.50 up Diamond Bar Pin....520.00 up Pearl Necklet, solid gold, $4' up Pearl Sunburst.... ..$12.00 up Gold Lead Pencil $2.00 up French Ivory Pieces ..50c to $9 Wrist Watch $16.00 up Double Vision Glasses ground in one piece...$12.00 Mantel Clock $7 09 Alarm Clock $2.00 th doz. Knives & Forks, Silver $7.00 Casserole $7.00 Cut Glass Bowl $5.00 Dessert Set, Sugar & Cream, $2 Cut Glass Water Set -.$5.00 Bread Tray $5.00 Silver Tea Service ...$15.00 The following communications were read and referred to the proper standing committees: A request from the Children's Shel- ter management for an additional F. grant of $600 to help that institution in payment of accounts for balance of the year. -Referred to Executive Committee. A petition for a grant to Guelph 1M Winter Fair. --Executive Committee. A bill from the Township of Hay with reference to 're „oval of a boy to the Home for Fee .le Minded.- FOR HIM: Fine Umbrella... $5.00 up 16 Jewel Regina Watch, $15 up 16 Jewel Special in gold Riled case $15.00 up Signet Ring $3.00 up Waterman Fountain Pen .,... $2.50 up Waterman Pen and Pencil set $4.50 up Military Brushes, ebony, $5 up Ivory Shaving Set.,5.00 up Ivory Clock $4.50 up Watch Chain, "Waldemar" .... $2.00 up Waldemar Knife $2.00 up 14k. Pearl Tie Pin $2.50 up And a host of other GIFTS THAT LAST, all of which are positively guaranteed. Fred S. Savauge Jeweler & Optician. SEAFORTH- "THE GIFT STORE" I .. From Saturday a.m. on we will have a nice Calendar for every Customer Finance Committee. , An application from the Clerk of _ s the ,County Court for a. new floor ''r.'r,Jy if 41P 'au* .1:.A ,nn + _,i.lWI �tRiX e ri�S w1� e 7. giving clerk Q i0 ur.' 'a work. rendered Tr..ncurer in the absence of Mr. I s". The report as :intend- ed was th-•n adopted. Mr. Irv.;', rr. ,' '''- s.1 1:;nr-a ---r, was present : • 1 ' '!..-.! +•1 ','se the Council. "s•.' ...n'ke. eh' 9y re- garding ,a..e''s--s .. ,. .,.ls and culverts 1',•,' •h:,.,..,11vn"h'n". ''o with regard to " I:J'••r 'i:•h Mr. Irwin show, .1 wa, Inc ex'tr't,'''•n to he cents'•'Scil tsswin ,,,r •hat the cost of si: •'• . 1')1, 'NOR were, three times the! o ^:il:n• wo'•1, by contract or day labor n" 51 09 to .^.Rc rvn• yard, rests mile, and he urged strongly that stofule labor ob ',,ld is- abolished. It hod done good service and was effective at one time, but «^)s at pres- ent out of do'', and w^.steflrl urs di i not supply the needs of present. travel. He asked +hat the matter be thorough- ly gone into with the ratepayers of those township, where statute labor still was used and endeavor to get the people to abolish it as roo-, an possible. (Continued on page 3.) STANLEY School Report. -The following is the report of School Section No. 7, Stanley, for the month of November. The names arc in order of merit: - Sr. IV -Edna Cochrane, Grace Cole- man, Lawrence Reichert. Jr. IV -- Gladys Stephenson, Earl Love, Muriel Carlile, Dorothy Welch, Clarence Stephenson Sr III. -Lottie Love, Viola Stelck. Ebner Turner. Jr. i - Ralph Turner. Martha Carlile, Mace Love. ,Jr, iI-Clarence Reichert.. Pt - II -Alvin Reickcrt, Gladys Coleman. Part I. -Flossie Stelck, Ruse4l Welch. -Ruby Taylor. Teacher. ' BAYFIELD Breezes. -The extremely cold wea- ther of Tuesday prevented many from attending the bazaar at the town halt and it was not as successful as would otherwise have been. -Our well known townsman, Thos. Cameron, passed his 76th birthday on Friday last, Decem- ber 8th, and received congratulations of many friends. He came here from Nova Scotia and has been a resident over 66 years, and for over 50 years engaged in the work of harness mak- ing. Mr. Cameron has always been a lover of sport and some 40. years ago cricket was the popular game, and he was one of the leading players having at different times been a member of four cricket clubs. -The public school concert has been post- poned till the 21st and will be held at the school at 2 p.m. -Mr. and Mrs. Lnws6n, of Stratford, motored here Sunday. e 'i rw;i.LtiQ71n,