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J V 1 J 1 XV- I I I J NEWMARKET ERA FRIDAY MAY Smith j DENTIST Crown L t f I Ha Ha Ha YOU OUGHT TO See GOING OUT PROM lC MILLINERY In Spite of the Cold MANAGER MITH Phone And the at which we are everything is bringing in creased trade Sec our Graniteware about Hall Price Glass Tumblers at cents each SHERWINWILLIAMS PAINTS W COLE THE HOLIDAY Victoria Day was spent very I ly by our citizens Those who could afford it spent the day with friends at a distance or taking In the cele brations another towns and those of us who could not stayed home and did chores or make Sev eral entertained visitors from other places MILLINERY j Mrs p McKcwon has engaged Miss Nellie Cooke lately with Mar- tfn of a firstclass tic Call and see her work It will please you There entered into rest on Sunday stages youre a and IN TOWN FOR THE HOLIDAY PI Cattle for- Sale Partners wishing to buy Fresh Cows or or having Cattle lor should apply THOMPSON Cattle Dealer Holland Landing Always home on Friday Jersey Bull For service His halfsister Finan cial Countess her owner Dr Still Churned of butter first year in test Also eggs from choice Barred Ply mouth Hocks White C White and per setting J last at his home in lot concession David I who had leaihed the ripe old age of years The late Mr was born in near Ed inburgh Scotland coming to Canada at the age of be hired first at Holland Landing later at and years ago settled on farm where he has since liveI and died he farm was ttien part of the Cana dian forest and was made what it is today chiefly through the industry of Mr Shillinglaw Canada owes much to such brave old pioneers Sixtyone years ago deceased led to the altar Graham who died years ago Four children blessed the union Grace wife of Walter of Janet wife of Robert now dead Joseph who died a few years ago and Waller now re siding In Mitchell The late Mr linglaw was one of the pioneer found ers of the Presbyterian church Mount Albert was a lifelong Presbyterian and an ardent Liberal though not an offensive partisan Two brothers sur vive Walter at and James in Brandon Man The funeral to Mount Allien ceme tery on Tuesday was very largely at tended I it kindly emphasize the wo no reply for Mr and decline any controversy with gentleman as this matter rests with the trustees nob their hired man we still assert that there are too many children in the junior room for one teacher no matter how capable to instruct successfully The population of our town has increased particularly the school population considerably the past year or two and wc have no apology to of fer for calling the attention of the trustees to this matter Give the little ones a chance A visit to each of the departments excellent order in each and every evidence that each teacher was doing good work although anxious to be impartial wc cannot refrain from a special word of commendation for the room presided over by Miss Leek CONVENTION The nineteenth annual convention of the District of the WMS was held at Zephyr May There was attendance of dele gates over and the committee in charge had arranged a splendid pro gramme making it one of the most Successful conventions this division has ever held At the morning session each auxil iary reported on their years work and it was interesting to note that in nearly every case there was an in crease in the membership and also in the amount of money raised Miss Bessie Ross of Newmarket at Forrests Messrs Norman Percy and Nor man Jennings of Toronto at Joi nings Mr of Toronto at Miss Love of Toronto at Loves Misses Marr and of Toronto at Mans Mr Fred Grose of Detroit at A roses Miss Toronto at Shields Mr Lee Edwards of Belleville at Edwards Miss Olive Shields of Toronto at Shields Mr Roy of Toronto at Willbecs Mr Leslie Brooks of Belleville at V Brooks Miss Marjorie Findlay of Toronto at J Smiths Misses and Harrison of at their homes Mr Mildred Steeper of Toronto at SHARON Our village had a large share of vis itors for the holiday Mr and Mrs H and family also Mrs Phillips Mrs Mrs Clougher of Toronto at Mrs Thos Waylings Mrs W at Mrs Dollars also a number of friends with other villagers After a pleasant months visit with old friends Dr J left on Wednesday for his home in Berkeley California accompanied by his Mr J D Graham Farmers are all through sending lime is Not only on the Farm but also in the Garden We have for both Farm and Garden Call and see what we have before going further Early Ensilage Corn Imp Learning Ensilage Corn Giant White Ensilage Corn Red Clover ReCleaned and Government Standard Timothy do do do do Early White Cory Corn for your Garden Golden Wax Beans Onions per ftc Dutch Sett Onions Also all kinds of Vegetable Seed in Packages at packages for Fresh Seeds We have also a Large Stock Turnip Seed Mangel and Sugar Beet In the Boot and Shoe Line we can show you the best lines we have and are busy now preparing their ever We suit y as a Light or land for root crops Grain crops arc Heavy since the warm J IN GRANITE WARE WE CAN GIVE YOU SOMETHING SPECIAL Covered Dinner Pails 30c Large Dish Pans for Pie Tins Stew Kettles for Pudding Dishes 10c WE SELL RETURN RAILWAY TICKETS TO ANY POINT ON METRO- RAILWAY A very able paper on The J Steeper Mr Roy of at J Waltons Miss Mahon of Toronto at J Frenchs Miss Olive Ough and Master Ben of Toronto with friends Mr Smith of Toronto at J Smiths Extra Correspondent CORRECTION We are requested to correct the Work for the Circle was given item in last weeks issue concerning by Miss Ward of Uxhridge showing party at It should how the work of the Mission Board tread The scribe was not might he continued among the young 1 invited not the Baldwin scribe EAST GWILLIMBURY- of Revision Will be held June at am in the Township Hall Sha ron when all complaints will heard against the assessment roll All persons are required to govern themselves accordingly A J HUGHES Clerk For Sale Two Buggies one Cutter Set Single Harness Robe Rug Blankets etc Apply at Post Office Go P SUTTON WEST FOR YOUR CHINA WARE GLASS WARE PORCELAIN WARE TOILET ICE CREAM SETS IN DO GLASS WATER PITCHERS GLASS TUMBLERS LEMONADE SETS in GLASS Glass Table Sets all the Lat est Patterns In fact we carry Everything in Glass ware Crockery and China- ware etc as Good as the Best anvi Cheaper than the Cheapest RemembeV the place opposite the Metropolitan Bank Sirtn West EG IT Anniversary services will bo held in Knox Church Egypt on Sunday June when the Rev W L Find- lay of will preach at in the afternoon and at in the evening Excellent music will be given by the choir the male quartette of Knox Church Sutton the Rev and Mrs On Monday June a Lawn So cial will be held at the home of Mr Donald Egypt under the au spices of Knox Church A firstclass program has been prepared as fol lows Solos by Misses ingle Mr David Heir and Mrs Violin solo by Mr read ings by Mies selections by male quartette of Knox Church Button and Sutton Rev H Ferguson of and will be present and peak Refreshments will be served from to oclock PERSONAL Mr and family of Toronto spent the holiday with friends in town Miss Velma Maham of Toronto spent a few days having a good time with her little friends in town Mr Hiram of Toronto spent a day or with his mother Mr Melville Graham went to Cash- el to srvnd the holiday with friends Mr and Mrs Everett spent Monday with friends in Mrs Albert Dikes sister and fami ly Toronto were here for the Miss Ella Marr and niece Miss- Maude of Toronto were visit ors at their old home here Misses Lea Edwards I Shields and J were among our students who have returned borne for the summer vacation Mr and Mrs French of Ot tawa were home for a few days at their old home in town Miss Olive Shields of Toronto is at the home of her brother Mr Shields Mr J Torrance spent the holi day with old friends in Whitby Mr Fred Grose of Detroit formerly with the Sovereign Bank here spent a few days in our midst Mr and Mrs W Crosby spent the holiday with friends in Unionville Mr Robert Rowland of Upper Can ada College an old Mount Albert boy spent a few days in town Mr Melville of Toronto was back at his old home for a day or two Mr Frank of Pickering was in town calling on particular friends Mr and Mrs Paisley of were visitors at the home of Mr J Parsley Miss Sadie Nicholson of Toronto spent the holiday at the home other friend Miss Bessie Evans Mrs of Zephyr and Mrs Tucker of Toronto spent the holiday with their parents Mr and Mrs Swain Mrs Rose of was a visit or at the home of Mr Hamilton Mr and Mrs J spent Monday with frieends in Toron to Mr Sloan and family spent the holiday with friends in Miss Martha Brooks is suffering from an attack of appendicitis Dr and Mrs Forest spent a few in the men and women with great advantage This was followed by a very inter esting paper in Mission Work in General by Mrs of very vivd pictures of the de graded heathen were given and the importance of Women Mis sionaries to have knowledge of medi cine and surgery on coming on rapidly weather set in Mrs J and daughter last week with her bro ther Mr John Brammer Mr J Terry has been quite ill the last few days but is feeling bel ter today The greater part of the young some to the river to fish others to the Fair at Richmond Hill and some to Newmarket to see the sports Mr Richard Rowan of Mt Albert called on Dr to renew old acquaintance and enquire after his brother Mr Dan whose home is in Berkeley Mr Bailey is adding a verandah I to his home which will be an im provement when completed Mr J I Graham has also had his verandah enlarged and is making several other improvements to his premises Mrs Sweet of St Thomas spent a few days with her sister Mrs Harold The Misses had two gentlemen friends spending the holiday with them at Walnut Farm SMITH The Leading Merchant I DOMINION i 1 CAPITAL RESERVE TOTAL ASSETS ASSETS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE Branches and agencies throughout Canada and the United States SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Current rate3 of interest allowed MOUNT ALBERT BRANCH J TORRANCE Manager SUTTON I Quito a number of our sports spent the at Cambridge the horse there attracting a large crowd We are pleased to see Mr Lav- around without bis crutches af ter being laid up with an injured an kle The Metropolitan Railway have on extra cars now making a firstclass passenger service between here and Toronto The farmers are all rejoicing at the change in the weather It is to Another paper on The Training of Young Children in the Mission Band was given by Mrs Parks of ville and was very beneficial to those engaged in the work The Memorial and Consecration Service was conducted by Mrs Hack- ner of Miss hoped it will continue to be fine Toronto led the Round Table dis- I Everyone enjoyed Miss speech and her wide know ledge of mission work The convention elected Mrs Gee organizer for the year of An invitation from to Jonathan Will speak on The Signs of the delegates is BALDWIN BREEZES Mrs Ceo has been un able to leave home on her proposed outing in Michigan Her mother has been so seriously ill and her son Elmer one of our good Baldwin hoys is an invalid suffering from abscess brought about by ulcera tion of teeth He has been bad for months The Brownhill scribe to say the least displayed mostunenviable disposition in his remarks in refer- to your humble scribe The Owl in his last despatch Is the scribe A number from Toronto and other suffering from chronic sore heart that points spent the holiday with friends ho cannot enjoy a humorous skit and relatives here A most interesting lecture will given in Knox Church Sutton Saturday afternoon May On at hold the next convention village was accepted The are loud in their praises of Zephyr hospitality Dinner and were served in the school room adjoining the church and the ladies of Zephyr deserve great praise for tastefully arranged tables and the tempting viands o PICKUP ITEMS Mr I Morton has improved view from his place by moving barn to the rear of the lot Mr Edmund left on Friday last after visit with relatives and friends this vicinity Mrs Thos Wallace returned the the of a in on furlough from China and is one of the most interesting speak ers of all our missionaries She has just returned from a lecturing tour through Manitoba and the West where she was highly appreciated It is hoped that a very large number will avail themselves of this opportunity j referred to in of hearing Mrs There will Breezes There also be special music by members of Knox Church Choir A silver collec tion will be taken On Sunday morning May at oclock at Knox Church Sutton Mrs Jonathan of China will speak on the work in that field The date for the annual bun feed of Egypt Presbyterian Ladies Aid is June and Special services on Sabbath 6th pro and on Monday jolly tuck can be enjoyed for the small sum of As of old this of the will in Donald Riddels Maple Grove A choice program of enter tainment is being prepared Dont miss it The prospects for fine we l look K Oh my dear ladies Dr Amos Kay has got that partner I a late budget of Highest Price Paid J AT WOLF Idvin HARTMAN Mrs Albert Rose who has lea confined to her home since Mr of St account of ill health is improving was no public Toronto spent Victoria Day with nicely and hopes to be out again ere play just a quiet private cere- friends here mony Mr and Mrs Jos Kay in- Mr and Mrs Walter of Mr Garfield Oldham spent over UN tend paying their respects to their Huron were here on account of holiday at Wexford and vicinity the death of his father I preaching that the recent mar- taVins place forth Mr and Mrs A French of Ottawa arrived on Friday night Mr French who is a member of the Observatory start there left for the West on Mon day where he will conduct further observations Mrs French will re main with her parent who reside on Alice St Mr and Mrs J Lawson were at on Friday Mrs J Oldham of spent a- few days last week in the City new daughterinlaw shortly They will drive out to Dr Kay will have the nest wishes of ev erybody here He was a most was under Rev teacher here for several years Our young ladies missed a cinch But they dont set their caps for in North China and Mrs Go- young men They dont have to will no doubt bring a thrilling They have attractiveness enough to account of the work and workers on their merits Come and see there yourselves wish our friend Grose Mrs will speak at Cooks Ox Kay very much joy and abundant Miss Kate Oldham of is spending a few days with relatives here and at Mt Albert Mr Ross of visit ed over Sunday with his parents Mrs Campbell visited a days with friends in Mrs Frank Miller of Markham is at Mrs Edgar Rose is spending a in Newmarket The young people of church expect to entertain League by way of a to be held in the church on few evening June We speak for them Pleasant evening Church Egypt at oclock Mrs Jas who has been spending the winter in Hamilton with her daughter Mrs J Turner re- Messrs Graham J Ham- turned home Friday night Mr mett J Mrs J Mr and J Hogg Miss Vera Hogg and Mrs B Paisley spent a few days in the city- last week Messrs Lewis Paisley and Thomas Wallace left on Friday for British Columbia- Messrs and Casey of Zephyr spent Sunday at Mr W Sloans OVERCROWDING Two weeks ago we called atten tion of the trustees to the overcrowd ed condition of the junior room of our public school and suggested that they should give some attention to this matter An examination of the re gister shows pupils enrolled since January and that of these are still in attendance Fourteen ones have started school since the Easter holidays The average at tendance for April is 51 and for the last week of April 556 Twenty- seven of the children on the are in the first book in part and in seconri Perhaps a class for those in the first hook and other stnall children nob attending might be a fair suggestion to offer Last week there appeared a letter from which epitomized Moorehead W and Master Hilton accom panied Mrs Cowieson Miss Forrest of Toronto a guest of Mrs J over the holiday very kindly sang a solo in the Meth odist church Sunday evening Mr and Mrs W Cowieson of Man arrived in town on a visit Tuesday evening Mr Ernest Wight was in town over a car on the 24th Victoria Day passed off very quiet ly here Quite a few of girls and boys went fishing and a number of the older boys and girls enjoyed ttie concert in Newmarket in OUT OF TOWN FOR HOLIDAY Mr Milk at Teston Mr Wilson and family at Pick ering village Oldham at Wexford Mr and Mrs Geo Leek at Rich mond Hill Messrs Shields A Sloan also Mr and Mrs at Newmar ket Mr and E Crosby at Union ville Mr McDonald and family at Messrs Torrance Tighe and Terry in Toronto Mr Sloan and family Mr and Mrs A Everett Mrs J French Mrs J Cleverden Mr Willson Miss L Irvine Master Howard Jen nings and Kenneth Ross Mr Frank Watts Miss Eva Cupples Mr W Mainprise Miss Lillian- Watts Mr Harper and Miss feldt attended the Spring Fair at Miss Etta Stewart spent the week end with her friend Miss Ella Milne Mr Mrs Robt- Bond have the sympathy of the community in the loss of thein little daughter Viola Viola had been at school Thursday morning and not feeling very well prosperity According to his lifelong custom Johnston washed sheep o the On returning homewards he got a good oldfashioned Ho slipped on a log crossing muddy creek his footing slipped and ker plunk he went full length into the dirty bath You neednt preach pouring much less immersion to him Sprinkling is amply sufficient James Albert laughed heartily at poor old dad Hes a mighty young fellow If he hadnt been I should have had a diGerent story to record He undertook to wash old Billy sheep Billy is a monster and just as stubborn and selfwilled as he is big He didnt want to be washed hut was content to let things go on in the old old way James A tried reason and then force It was strength against science and brains For a time It looked gloomy for Jas A and he was pretty nearly put under but in this emergency his boasted skill came into play By a skilful use of tricks in the wrestlers art he flopped old Billy on his back and Billy guv it up and meekly submitted to the washing the home of her mother Mrs John Mrs Rowland and Mr jr of Toronto at Row lands um Thomas has a boy who Is wont into her aunt s Mrs Power consequently of where she gradually became worse and despite everything that could be done passed away on Friday after noon The funeral was held at the residence of Mr J Power Sunday afternoon and was largely attended Mr and Mrs Bond Mr and Mrs Milton Bond and Mrs Will Bond were all up from Toronto also Mr and Mrs Moore of Newmarket and Miss Miller of Beeton papa as a slight recognition of this Tommy made the boy happy by the gift of a handsome bike One any boy would be proud to own Merlin gets up steam and is parade every fine evening and is getting a bit con ceited and pocsibly may chalkcge dad to a race There are other good boys in our burg but as yet have no faster means of locomotion than Send the ERA to absent friends shanks mares A FRESH LOT OF PINES JUST ARRIVED Much larger size than last year and certainly the Finest Pines we have ever seen at the price Regular for At this price you can well afford a whole case as they dont boil away in the preserving and are positively cheaper than peaches or berries and just as cheap for common use as prunes IIS IT Splendid Cooking Figs lb Fresh Prunes Very Special lbs Fresh Prunes 10c lb lbs Finest Prunes the largest size imported lbs Fancy Evaporated Peaches 10c lb Fancy Evaporated Apricots lbs Pork and Beans 10c can for Canned Catsup one of the Best Brands 10c for Canned Corn thoroughly good tins 25e Canned Tomatoes one of the Finest Brands packed Choice Canned Pumpkin large tin 3 tins Social Tea ially excellent 15c lb 3 lbs White Beans fet HandPicked lb Choicest lbs- Paying lb for Dried Apples 17o dozen for Eggs Butter at Top Market Price Johnstons Cash Store Sutton A v TORONTO