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cnet 3 irs, D. McKachren, of Linwood, visited the Misses McCormick on Sat- urday. Miss Margaret Stewart, of Fern- bank, spent a day last wek with her . H. Stewart. . Mewhinney, of Milverton, vis- ited over Sunday with her sister, Mrs, H. Freeborn. ‘iss S. Hammond spent the week- end with friends in rd. Mr. Chas. Vogan and Miss Ella Coghlin visited over Sunda: ‘ith Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Vogan, of Lon- ion, \ Miss Hazel Love spent Sunday with Miss Blanche ‘Thompson, Milverton. is iss. Florrie rn’ spent Sun- day with friends at Wellesley. A. deputation the Women’s Institute waited on the Township Council. on grant of $20, Mr. Chapman, of. Huron College | 4 London, occupied the pulpit of Grace Sunday morning. is day. Viss Bale Stewart, of Fernbank, spent a day last week with Miss A’ Gilespie. ‘The illustrated bible lesons and song service given four nights last week in e Methodist church b Prof. Lowe, of peapela were mu ose who attend- z e, alg by all ed. The attendance was not as good as might have been, but those who staid away were the losers, as the meetings were helpful spiritually and | yw, otherwise, e ° at their thankoifering meeting last week. The ladies present gave Pa hearty vote of thanks, for ress. ‘The offering less than the previous Re Moffat has returned, af- ter spending two week’s holidays at cuskoka. ‘The ladies’ aid of Knox churcl held their annual bazaar in Fewing’s hall on Saturday Z Es ss ae Be 5 Ei business “meeting on and decided not to hold ings until Monday, Jan. 7th, { ‘omen’s Institute will have a the home of Mrs. 0 o'clock, A 10-cent lunch will be served. are welcome. % Rey. C. Osborne Pherrill was mar- i on Nov. 28th, to hnston, M.A., being Agu er, Clarence . ded, the’ marriage was seriously woun a quiet one. at Knox church on Tuesday, previous to the congregational meeting, when Mr. and Mrs. J, W. Chalm ‘err m: resentation. M Chalmers, although taken by surprise responded in a few. words thanking the congregation for their kindness. nection with the church in missionary Monday and recelved fp any more |spt pleasant event took place | Al ROSTOCK Mr. and Mrs, Edward Gaul, of Mil- verton, spent Sunday at Rostock. ‘fal ‘and Mrs. Henry Reibling left st week for Detroit, Elkton and xe, ‘ich., wher weeks, r. and Mrs. Ed, Diehl, of Strat- ford, spent Sunday with friends in the village. Mr, David Reibling, of New Ham- burg, spent a day or two renewing old acquaintances in Rostock, The following is the report of S.S. No. 9, Ellice, for the month of Nov- mber. ‘Those marked (*) el were ab- sent from an examination. rv, 4th—Max, 300—Fred Baum- bach’ 252, Fred Debus 180, John Me- Donnell 99.’ ‘ ir, 4th—-Mary Dahmer 151, Har- vey Mauer 148, Anthony Druar 107, Ruth Rehberg '92, George Knechtel 47*, Arthur Wei wes 3rd—Ruth Schenck 249, Gertie Malcho 248, eae Kreuter 227, Law- zi e in Schneider ‘ r 105, Mabel Malcho 98, Melinda Rus- ton 91, James Foley 83*, Cecil Crow- 61. } ig Junior Room Clara Schneider, Henry oy eaetaaret McDonell, Velma Wickie, Frieda Grieve, Walter Baum- sh, Henry Buuck, John Druar, Carl eitzel. Olass—Ida Koch, Maude Buuck rt levi motiapel, Fred Moser, arl Kreuter and Bes- sie Schneider equal, Henry Knechtel Debus, Clayton Buuck, Sapte Sa i hn Buuck, Pear! reuter, Witon Baumbach, Clarence Debus, Earl Eggert*. CROSSHILL and Mrs. E. Playford and Mrs, Fig Glaister attended the wedding of their neice, Miss Jackson, at Mit- it week. chet George Rowland, of the For- estry and Construction Bn., Toronto, ent a few days with friends in this oy Rowland received a mes- rs. her husband was sage last wek that her husband was ¢ | poisoning ‘and we hope to hear a more favorable report in the near future. SSrs. Bar! they have secured employment, ates ae irmingham has returned West. tee and Mrs, Wm. Gremm and son m. G vin, of Wellesley, spent Sunday with friends here. GLENALLAN Mrs, John Roe has returned, after a four week's vacati Mr. Ro: r pigs at the market the other day, for which fir. Cook has moved into th and otherwise. "i ‘ce house, which has been vacant Sei Boe es ieee Ror some time. He intends opening spent, Sunday with Mr. an Ce barber SHOP pm. ager . By r. Laurance Neurt, C.P.R. oper- Quite a number from this vicinity lator, and friend, of Brantford, spent GauGh ths weal aes the week-end with the former's par- Metin of the conrorntions ot| "HA Ni fat Net aa Crosshill and Knox church, Millbank |)... "5S AUS tue ‘spending. the. last Bran on tomaey, wid Sas | four weeks with her sister, Mrs. Wm, raising the minister’s salary to $1,- Dobson,:'at. Milverton. 200 C, Stewart, of No Mo) id Mx, Whitney, of Milverton, represented the Stratford School Report. Presbyter; . Alex. Davidson oc- raise by canvass or some other way. HESSON N. Kocher and Miss Matilda Linseman spent a few days with re- latives in Peterborough. Quite a number from here took in the fat stock show at Guelph this Mrs. James Kennedy and Sunday with Mr. and n Elmira, after spending a few days with relatives here. 3 . Al raemer, of Macton, spent Sunday in this viein- i rs. Geo. Logel and son, Charles, spent aAes her mother, Mrs. August chiebel. _Mr, John Linseman spent Sunday with Mr, Dennis Hanley. _ Butchering is the order of the day in our burg. BAECHLERVILLE Mr, Andrew Reibling had the mis- fortune to have a couple of ribs frac- tured last week by falling on a pine root. ‘Mr. Otto Koehler, after. spending the summer in Mount Forest, has re- d and taken up winter quarters at “Hillerest” farm. A, Posliff, who has been con- The following is the report of U.S. S. No, 12, for the month of Novem- b Those marked with an (*) were absent for one or more examinations. Sth class—Chester Westman. Sr. 4th—Geo. Kerr, Melville Kerr, Reuben Hartung. Jr, 4th—Fred Gernhaelder, Reu- ben Taylor. Sr. Srd—Frank Hanna, Williard Jack Westman, Mabel Jacobs Lillian Taylor*, rr. 8rd—Jim Raycraft, Wilfrid Sippel, Evelyn Kerr, Second—wWillie Jacobs, Marjory urr. First—Ella Gernhaelder, Emmer- son Kerr, Reta Koch, Beatrice Lohr, Mary Attridge, George Westman*, Trving Coxon*. Primer—John Helen Murr. Hamilton, —K. S. Anderson, teacher. FERNBANK Messrs. Thomas and Charles Neil- 80) Stratford, spent a day last week with friends here. . B. Kerr is attending County is week. Kerr has returned from Toronto, after a two week's visit with friends there. Messrs. Wm. Neilson and Ben. Dia- mond spent Tuesday at Guelp! irs, James on, of Newton, spent several days at the h her daughter, Mrs, Wm. Neilson, last r. fined to his room for the past. week |Wee with a severe cold, is able to be up me, we finishing up with some sniping for their neighbors. BRUNNER Mr. and Mrs. Bli Nafziger and family, of Millbank, spent Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. A. Nafziger’s. An- ir at ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Kerr. Mess: Ro; pee and T. derson attended the Winter Fait Guelph. SEN ter part of © Wralght’s. DONEGAL nd Mrs. Mr. ai Harry Sehaver, of Listowel, spent Sunday at thi e home iss Tillie Heard, of Union, spent the wek-end with her friend, Miss Grace Cowan. r. and Mrs. W. J. Cockwell, of ‘the 12th line, it the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scott. Mrs, Westman and child and Mrs. A, Barr spent He latter’s daughter, Mrs. Dalton Mc- ‘ow Miss Blanche Petrie spent the lat- last week at Mr. Henry Mr. Elden Fisher, of Stratford, Sundayed with friends here. . Lawson Henry, of Monkton, spent Sunday at Mrs. A. Petrie’s. F arils, with friends in the village. ATWOOD. Mr. George Inglis, of Stratford, spent the week-end with Mr. and ‘rs. Murra: B iting: her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hammond. i The many friends of Mr. Graham Bell will be pleased to know that he is recovering nicely, after being op- erated on for ys pear Miss Edythe Hammond has re- | turned from Téronto, where she had her tonsils removed. | Mr. . Nat. Coghlin and | Will, of Evarils, Alta., are visiting APPELLATE COURTS Announcement was made Saturday kk by Judge Barron that on the 18th of this month, he would commence hold- the appellate courts for the ex- emption. tribunals. For Milverton and Palmerston the ical. The first court will likely be held at Listowel on the 18th. the two Stratford tri- appeals from No, 261, but quested that they be included in the work assigned to one of the Chief Justices, who is expected to hold a court here on the 18th of the month. “Who drains the cup of another’s happiness shall find it bitter, but who drains the cup of another's bitterness all find it sweet.”—Irving Bachel- er. ir, and Mrs. W. R. E | ed friends in Stratford last week. | Miss Annie Jolly has purchased | the millinery stock and intends open- | ing a millinery store in the village. number from the village attend-| ed the memoriial service for the late Trooper John Scott at Monkton last rn Watch for Our Big Christmas Add Next Week! Women's & Misses’ Coats For the next ten days we will give A Special Discount off all Ladies’ Coats. Cash or Trade only. We have a few coats left over which we will give a which means that you can get a $25 Sartor sieeon es on ce Handkerchiefs Our big range of Christmas Hand- kerchiefs are starting to arrive. tart picking now. A very large range of Initial Handkerchiefs for men and women, at 35¢ each. Large Variety of Ribbons _ Large variety of Ribbons. for mak- ing all those pretty gift things, that have come into usuage. Have a look through our very large assortment. Prices range from 2c to $1.00 per yd. Big Display of Silks You will want something nice for a Christmas dress. Try our silk de- partment, We handle the largest range in town. All shades. Silks at from 50c to $2.00 per yard. “’ Buy Your Furs Now _Try this store for your Furs. All kinds to choose from, such as Muffs, Ruffs, Neckpieces, Scarfs, ete. Sweaters Buy Sweaters now, Our range is large. We have the Perfect Knit and Best Knit. All prices. Underwear Buy Stanfield’s Underwear for men or women, We have a complete stock. We are unable to repeat at present prices. $1.50 to $2.50. Men's Christmas Ties Just_to hand 10 dozen of Christ- mas Ties and Scarfs. Now is the time to do your picking. Prices to suit everyone. D. & A. Corsets We handle the famous “Goddess” Corset, laced in front, at the low price of $1.75 to $2.50 per pair. Grocery Specials nts pi Anchor Jelly Powders, cf a V8 Will you help us on It’s a curiou: strange breed of defy the slinking, funds to provide ft caring for their ‘es . \ mercantile sailor who receive no pensions or As the life-blood to the body—so From Halifax and Archan; British sailors have been a rock on They smashed the Armada, they foiled the Dutch, they defeated Napoleon, Last year $700,000 was collected and sént over: Relief Fund. This year the Navy League has been wage is pitifully inadequ: PN Ales 5 Wes Sailors’ Day The Strong Right Arm of Civilizati is the U; “Lend Us a Hand, Mate!” We are deep-sea sailor folk. We are the men who sail and fight His Majesty’s battle-ships. We are the men who go down to the sea in merchant ships. We combat storm and wave—ice-floe, shipwreck and submarine, that the Empire may not receive its death blow on the High Seas. We do this for little wage. We do it without a thought of our own safety. Nor can we provide for our loved ones if the hungry sea swallow us or the whining shell blast us into the Beyond—and there is none else to look after them. December 8th— through the Daughters of the Empire ble Sailor of the British Navy and Mercantile Marine _His history and achievements are too glorious to need eulogy. Your sub- scriptions are.asked to assist the sick and we lercantile Yokohama and Hong Kong, Bombay, Vancouver, Naples, Port Said, and gel, these sailor men and their ships are the allied lines of communication; to destroy them is to cut the jugular vein of our war. recurring through every stage, that this anded, far-sighted, cautious, cunning, silent which our enemies s thing in our history, high-spirited, hard-h: murdering German submarine to-day. or the dependents of seaman who ounded, also the dependents of the patriotic allowance. the value to the Empire of the Marine. seas for the British Sailors’ entrusted with the raising of ats of have lost their lives. Their 3 ate to their mighty task—entirely so when it comes to ave been broken. they out the Empire. The Daughters of the Empire Will Take Your Subscription On December 8th, for the relief of Canadian and British sailors and their dependents, for Sailors’ Homes, Institut All who appreci the the Mercantile Marine are asked to contribute so that these brave fellows and their families may not become destitute when shipwreck or the perils of the seas wreak loss upon them. If the Canvasser doesn’t reach you—don’t fail with YOUR gift. es and Hospitals in Canada, and through- work of the Navy and Be Fair = Be Generous - Be Quick! Objects of the Navy League of Canada Affiliated with the Navy League of N the British Empire. and is an to carry out the following objects : 1 A thoroughly organized educational campaign 2 a raise funds for the relief of British and al and free arty iS tics an orginization connected with party politics. Patrons—Their Excellenci of the Nay vy League of Canada, G. WILLIAMS, 34 King Street West, Toronto. ONTARIO BRANCH ( The Navy League of Cai is the Canadian h of the Navy League of the British Empire, association of voluntary members formed in matters pertaining to the Navy and Mercan- tile Marine. (a) By lectures. (b) By the circulation of literature, (c) By placing readers in public schools. nat ir dependents for Sailors’ Hoi lospitals in Canada and throughout the Empire. To encourage volunteer Naval Brigades for boys and young en in which they can receive retical instructions in sea- manship to prepare them for service in our Mercantile Marine. s the Duke and Duchess 8f Devonshire, K.G., &e. Col. Sir John Hendrie, K.C.M.G., C.V.0., Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario. Hon.Pres.—Sir John C, Eaton,K.B.,S.S.D. Pres.--C odore Aemilius Jarvie,S.S.D. If the Canvasser misses you, please_muil your to the of the Ontario Branch »_Lisut.-Col. CRCIL