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eS e iss pastates . es se % palg +i4 o. The weekly shoot of the rifle club _ will be held on Saturday, when ‘the . «competition for the silver cup donated * by Deputy Reeve C. MacKay and the _ sshaving set presented by President Robert Carruthers will be continued. _ The Valentine social held in Downsâ€" view Methodist Church last Thursday might was a splendid success both soâ€" cially and financially.. The program ‘was one of exceptionally high class selections and was much‘ appreciated by all. * «â€" Downsview Euchre Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clendanan last ‘Friday and enjoyed their weekly game, four tables being arranged.. _ The first â€"winners, Mrs. J. Carruthers and Mrs. Wicks, resulted in a tie, and in the wplayâ€"off Mrs. Carruthers won out. Gentlemen‘s honors went to Mr. T. ‘Wicks. Mrs. Frank Carruthers and â€"Mr. Frank Hopper were consolation winners for the night. Dainty refreshâ€" ments were served and the guests deâ€" parted. to meet next Friday night at #he home of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips. A very pleasant evening was enâ€" joyed by the members and friends of the Downsview Rifle Club last Wedâ€" mesday evening at the home of Mr. E. Bagg. An oyster supper was first â€"served to the fifty guests, all enjoying the good things provided. «Progressive «euchre was then engaged in for a time. Successful contestants were: Ladies, Miss Hammel; gentlemen, Mr. B. Carruthers; consolation . favors were won by Mr. R. Barnard and Mrs. Roâ€" bert Carruthers. Tripping the light fantastic made the late evening hours melt into the wee sma hours of the morn before the merry crowd. bid adieu to one another and departed for their homes. A good concert will be held in the Malton Methodist Church on Friday, February 22nd, 1918, under the auspiâ€" «es of the Malton Women‘s Institute. *The following artists will contribute to the evening‘s enjoyment: Miss Genâ€" evieve Lyons, contralto, Weston; Miss Vera Gray, elocutionist, Toronto; Mr. «C. Lorne Fraser, baritone, Weston, alâ€" so an address by Miss E. M. Chapâ€" man of Toronto. The chair will be taken promptly at 8 p.m. by Mr. W. Bert. Roadhouse, Deputy Minister of Agriculture. Admission, adults 25¢, «hildren 15c. Proceeds in aid of Red «Cross work. _ The following letter was received by Miss Victoria Creighton of Humâ€" bervale from Italy in reply to a parcel «f socks sent to Red Cross headquarâ€" ters by the Humbervale Society with a note of cheer and verse enclosed. Very kind young lady: My regiment was happy indeed to Thave your kind presents, while. my batman had a greater happiness to receive your kind letter too. He begs me to thank you very much. At the same time I take the liberty of sayâ€" ing to you & word of admiration for your beautiful, kind and generous soul. Accept the heart felt gratitude «f all those who have reecived kindâ€" mess from you. Their only regret is «hat they do not know your beautiful language. It is wearisome to you if I am writing you in Italian language. It is a beautiful language too and you will find some kind person who will translate it for you. These few words â€"of gratitude in the name of my dear little soldiers. Also â€"I express to you amy best wishes for a happy life. CAPT. PIETRO CASSAET, A..J. 158, Fauterio Virgate, Siguria T. F. G. (The Jletter was translated by N. «Cacciapustr, â€"M.A., D.D., Toronto Italâ€" ian Methodist Mission.) 61 Queen Street, Toronto BRANCH STORE: 1657 Dufferin Street, TORONTO HUMBERVALE DOWNSsVIEW Toronto Grafanola Co. MALTON e enevieicnen‘ ‘%;: LVE o> L;r es P eemorn nc dfsn o. esnt ouste ff":â€"'»!’..\-'r(sL:;’.L._: se enpc sanaa en e :E $ qa%. y _ oys stt Nee i Msscs on Ramene o exccener e Sale m Captain (Rev.) Frank Vipond and his son, Lieut. Vipond, are both home on leave. Lt. Vipond won his comâ€" mission in the Royal North Lancaâ€" shire Regiment, and after eight days‘ fighting on the Somme was the only officer left in his battalion. Previâ€" ous to enlisting, Captain Vipond was secretary to the Bishop and resided in Weston. He was rectorâ€" at St. George‘s, Islington, for a time. He speaks very highly of the bravery unâ€" der fire of all Canadian regiments, the 58th Battalion in one engagement winâ€" ning four Military Crosses. wWESTON SOLDIER RETURNS â€"14 MONTHS ACTIVE SERVICE Lance Corporal E. Ewing, Main St. North, arrived home ~late Sunday night after fourteen months of acâ€" tive service at the front. He enlistâ€" ed and went overseas with the 127th Batalion. ~Spending a few months of camp life in England, he then crossed toâ€"France, but his health broke down and he was invalided.to England; and from there returned home. The famâ€" ily had decorated the home inside and out with bunting and the flags of the allies h honor of his réturn. Monday evening several old friends called to offer him their appreciation of, serâ€" vices rendered his country and cordialâ€" ly welcome him in their midst again. He told many interesting incidents of camp life in England and at the front and a pleasant time was enjoyed reâ€" ewing old times and acquaintances. CAPTAIN VIPOND AND SOL HOME ON LEAVE The following note was received by Mr. James Elliott, Weston, from his son, Pte. Wm. Elliott, a prisoner in Germany: December 10, 1917. Dear father and mother: Your mail is coming very regularly. I also receivâ€" ed a letter from Pearl and Edna this week. Will answer soon. This is the 4th of December, mother‘s and Bob‘s birthday. _ Well I never forget. We have to date our mail 4 and 5 days beforehand, although it makes very little difference. Well, here is Christâ€" mas not 21 days off and still not home. But yet we must hope. I hope you are all well and that you have had a good Xmas and good beginning of the New Year, and I hope it brings us ‘better luck. Tell Laura I will write soon, also to write soon herself. Must close, with heaps of love from your loving son Will. The Red Cross contributors will be pleased to learn that arrangements have been madeâ€"with the managers of the Bank of British North America and the Bank of Nova Scotia for their tellers to receive the payments on subâ€" scriptions as they fall due. This will no doubt be a great convenience to many. The secretary of the Weston branch is sending out a circular letter with enclosed life membership certifiâ€" cate form, which when filled out and returned to the secretary the life membership certificate and pin will be furnished. It is requested that immeâ€" diate attention be given to this matâ€" ter and all cards be filled in and reâ€" turned promptly, as they have to go before the Provincial Branch in Toâ€" ronto befgreâ€"issue of certificate and pin can be made. Rev. J. W. Stewart attended the district Sunday Senool convention held in Brampton on Tuesday. Mrs. John Pierson Church fell on the icy street on Tuesday morning, dislocating his wrist. s Miss Herdman of Dhar, India, a reâ€" turned missionary, will give an adâ€" dress on her work in Westminster Presbyterian Church Sunday mornâ€" ing. The midâ€"week prayer service of the Weston Mcthodist Church will be held at the home of Mr. Charles Eagle on Wednesday night, Feb. 20th. WESTON RED CROSS NOTES LETTER FROM GERMANY BEAVER THEATRE By a twist of the finger to turn on the electricity the 1900 Washer goes ahead and does all the laborious part of the washing. You do not have to do anything but keep an eye on it. The wringer works by electricity. No back bending, no muscle straining, no arm tiring. It washes everything from the most delicate piece of finery to the oldest carpets. Just try one and you will always tell of its saving power. s BARKER & CO, House Phone 251 2892 Dundas St. Walter R. Wilson â€" Other agents say they have the best. I say my policy is best, and I want to prove it to you. Let me, yourself, and the other, fellow sit together at your dining room table and figure it out. 1900 ELECTRIC WASI-'I‘ER S H E P P ' "THE MOTH" Mutual Latest Weekly, Christie Comedy, Strand Comedy West Toronto‘s House of Good Music and Good Pictures Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22â€"23 Mae Marsh in "‘T he Cinderella Man" W. J. SHEPPARD Victor Moore in "FLIVVERING COMEDY" Tuesday, February 26th "VENGEANCE AND THE WOMAN®" Monday, February 25thâ€"Closed all day. THE GARAGE, MAIN ST., WESTON Wednesday, Thursday, February 20, 21 Will Be the Best Buy You Ever Made. WHY? Wimn. S. Hart in a special feature SAVE WHEN YOU CAN Popular Prices 10¢ and 15¢ THE TIMES & GUIDE, WESTON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1918 NORMA T Five Part Drama and Two Shows Daily Episode No. 7 THE n ALMADGE Only the Finest & Richest An Excellent Selection of SILVER TBEA SERVICES ET GEASS BERRY BOWLES ECUIT GELASS WATER BOTTLES CEUT GLASS CREAM AND SUGAR EUE GLAXASS TUMBEERS Issuer of Marriage Licenses Your Cabinet With 13; Denard St. TORONTG Office Phone 254 about the cat, but you may not have heard about the superiority of our | work in ; por apsa XSrNSzH a son c n secranr Walter Longstaff Rear of Oldham‘s Hardware Store Main Street, Weston EXPERT TINSMITHS and give attention to all branches of sheet metal work. us we‘ll find it and take care of it. At this season it is important to have your roof and eaves froughs careâ€" fully looked after. Don‘t put it off. After they‘ve given us one trial our customers are like the cat, they come back and bring their friends and more work to us. Phone Jct. 231 Why don‘t you try us? FELKER, FELKER, all the time FELKER. â€" BURGESS BROS. Sole Agent for Pease Warm Air Furnaces SHAW‘S BUSINESS SCH OOL CLEANING AND PRESSING Is now open for Winter Term ocated in Bank of Toronto IF THERE‘S A LEAK are pAY AND NIGHT SESSIONS WEST TORONTO IT‘S AN OLD STORYâ€" Dyeing, Cleaning and Pressing Keele and Dundas Repairs of all Kinds Promptly Attended. Address all Comâ€" munications to Walâ€" y ter _Longstaff, Box 2 93â€" office: â€" Main St., § Weston, Phone 285. Chambers For Rotk Gasoline Engines. PUMPS WINDMILLS 2908 Dundas St. Physician, Surgeon, Etc. Office: Weston Road, Mt. Dennis Office Hours: 8 to 10 a.m.; 1â€"3 and ? to 8.30 p.m. Phone: Weston 87 Dentist Office: Coleman & Hackett Block DR. J..A. MELDRUM MAIN ST., WESTON Opposite Bank of Nova Scotia King St. and Rosemount Ave. Telephone 15 Weston, Ont. Office andâ€" Residence, East Cor. DR. W. J. CHARLTON Office:~Corner Rosemount Ave. Office Hours : 8â€"10 a.m. ; 6â€"8 p.m. Sunday excepted. Phone 30 Repair Work Promptly Attended to All Work Guaranteed. A. trial solicited C. Lorne Fraser, M.A. Barrister, Solicitor, Etc. Bank of Nova Scotia Chambers Phone 152, Weston Money to Loau on good First Mortgage Securities See our New Stock of W. G. & R. Shirts, Collars & Cuffs; also complete lines of Cottonade Pants In spite of water, water, everyâ€" where, a large number of the ladies of the Excelda Bible Class braved the elements and gathered at the home of Miss Dickin, Main St. The time passâ€" ed quickly with music, recitations, _YOâ€" cal and chorus selections. »Aa‘trh\kggc Elsemero Avenue Agent for Fire, Life, Accident, Autoâ€" mobile and Plate Glass Insurâ€" ance in safe companies and at best rates SMITH‘S MOTOR DELIVERY WESTON Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public 2922 Dundas St., West Toronto (Above Moon‘s Hardware Store) Real Estate Loans placed at Current Rates. FIRE & LIFE INSURANCE REAL ESTATE St. John‘s Road Tel. 301 hunt and memory much merriment .« ment. Refregtmé% the ladies de®akted n m N eP ces es un oam s on n oa e aP _XA x & o es t 8 o P o o yA _ *".09mC.0 *4 * .0° & ¢<¢"~ > &,'QQ&’ Eo a 5 S nA § 8 k 8 ~s4s.. Ceâ€". "a. 3 JL@A& T @ & 6&’ e ,:Q;a 105' & & ,Afi’ x?\-o ;.é’ L,q,\ A DR. J. T; HACKETT DR. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Residence: Rosemount Avenue WESTON G. M. LYONS Mornings and Evenings Toronto Office: Gray & Gray 301 Crown Office Building Northâ€"east Corner Queen and Victoria Streets, Toronto. JOHN MILLS Telephones Main 6353 ct. 4045 G. HOWARD GRAY NVA TEITEEY Overalls and Jackets ADDRESS BOX 79, WESTON Telephoneâ€"Junction 991 Baggage and Express 22 St. John‘s Road, Weston Phone 305 City phone, Adelaide 1518 Physician and Surgeon F. B. EDMUNDS PUBLIO ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR Dlzgnse; 33 Richmond St. W. Pinge TORONTO PRACTICAL PLUMBER Repairs always in Stock Physician, Etc. 2NC INCmMOPY® C ho C merriment eag?:;%{;%%%fi Refregtméfitsk ?}Qfig@@%’*‘?fi%‘d‘ lies agpast on tp rify utss o6 oC JOHN HARRIS E. J. MUSSON and John Street WESTEON, ONT. Weston Main Street Tel. 301 ONTARIO WESTON PHONE 67 Stag..........‘ Black Watch ... Shamrock ... .. Nova Scotia Main St J. K. McEWEN & SON _ . e e Dr. H. D. Livingstone EAR, NOSE AND THROAT , Maria St., Weston, Phone Junc. 121# â€"andâ€" 382 Bloor W., Toronto, Ph. Col. 2602 Consultations by Appointment. Piano and Organ 200 Beresford Avenna B. DEAKIN Builder & Contractor Estimates given on all class of work. When Buying HARNESS â€" Get the Best â€" It Gives Satisfaction and Serv The Hand Made Harness Made by THE SADDLERY 21 Main Street WE Classes and terms can be arranged for by applying at her residence. Church St., Weston. Special attention given to children. Alterations and repairs promptâ€" ly attended to. Residence: 110 Lambton Avenue Phone: 18â€"3 _ E.GENEVIEVE LYONS GENERAL TEAMING Sand, Gravel and" Filling Always om Hand. Movings Promptly Attended to. Phone 79 at 6.45 a.m., 12.45 noon ‘and 6.45 p.m. vatory Examinations. R. R. 2, WESTON PHC PIANO INSTRUCTION Monday and Thuréday, 2 to 6 p.m. Studio, Bank of Nova Scotia Building Pupils prepared for Toronto Consere Graduate Toronto Conservatory of Music Pianoâ€"Teachers‘ Normal Course. Pupils prepared for Toronto. Conserâ€" vatory Examinations. 6 Studio: "The Bungalow" 87 Maria Step WESTON TEACHER OF PIANO Studig{ Bank of Nova Scotia Building _ Tuesday and Friday Pupils prepared for Toronto Conser« vatory ‘Examination. JOHN T. ANDERSON ontralto Soloist and Teacher of Singing _‘ Studio: 18 Main St., Weston Telephone 30. annot be Licensed Auctioneers for the Counties of York, Peel and Simcoe Terms Reasonable Motor Funeral if desired. Motor Ambulance Service Residence & Chapel, Ph. 168 MAIN ST., WESTON All Repairs made Promptly â€" Margaret R. Gillette HELEN R. WILSON Telephone J 25 Years‘ Practi _ go any place. When t d Stella V. Rowntree Society Dancing BARBER AND TOBACCONIST MISS MOLLIE AMBLER ._Le GRAND . J. WARD F_N Y3 ~ Lorâ€"s d J x x A P 3 ‘OQ’A o" x ~}fim ~t~gfi x i “, T4 /ay% Zflx"z’%(ao' '&m"@ Undertaker and Embalmer v&wé & y & oso. $ ® N .D PC + . s & 4 2 \_J¢â€"â€" _A *~ _ o hA _A + V LoN. « QQQ,_,,s No, &~ v@s &* -‘Gf &np _\Q m«&' ‘:5‘_'@ .’&Q) cR Surpassed for Durability. 1 Avenue, West Toronte lone Junction 73. Practical Experience. Bank Building ., Weston Drop a PAGE F. and Service WESTON WESTON PHONE 8â€"4 3 for 25¢ 3 for 25¢ 3 for 25¢ Wear &