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'and it will last, too The way to estimate the cost of keeping your house properly painted is to divide the cost of paint and labor by the number of years the paint will last. > Brandram-Henderson's 66 -.L" Des English" Paint is the paint of longest service - the 100 per cent pure paint - because it contains 70 per cent Brandram's B. B. Genuine White Lead and 30 per cent White Zinc, ground in pure linseed oil, turpéntine and dryer for all paints that can be made ona white base. Figure its cost, not merely by the space a gallon will cover : "2 by net . He keep covered. To the painter the formu "English" gi feeli of confidence from the start. _-- A beautiful booklet of color-schemes is ready for distribution. Call today. JOHN ROGERS \ 374i | Ny) os Is a, ' a Dy Lom SN Ne jhs D. A. KIDD, M. D. Main-st., Atwood, Ontarid Physician, Surgeon Accoucheur, Coroner Executiye Officer of Board of Health Specialties-- Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases of women and children. | GEORGE BRAY Barrister, Solicitor Notrary Public , Listowel, -Ontario H. B. MORPHY, K.C. Barrister, Notary Public Conveyancer Solicitor for Bank of Hamilton 'Listowel, Milverton, Atwood : Offices, Listowel and Milyerton Money to Loan. . J. CECIL HAMILTON Barrister, Conveyancer Solicitor for Imperial Bank of Canada. Money to Loan Office--Main-st., Listowel, next 'to Dr. Foster, dentist. 'Branch office, Main st.; Atwood COLLEGE : in same building as the Clerk's |; %Y time and grow with us. © office. Will visit Atwood every ~ | \E or particulars, address, Thursday afternoon. poae G. Matthews, Principal ' ENTER Listowel Business. Listowel, March 30. Schade.of Monkton appeared Magistrate Terbune this charged with selling liquor in option municipality. He was found guilty and fired $200 and costs. This was bis first offence. Seven kegs of liquor wére confiscated by Provincial Officer Phippen of Wing: ham. These will be destroyed. 2 Auction sale of cows and calves' at Atwood stock yards.on Thursday, April 9th, 1914, at one o'clock sharp. 15 new milch cows, 10 springers, 10 jealves. Terms. --$10 and under cash, 'over that amount 6 months credit will be given on furnishing. approyed joint notes, Jand owners as security 'or 3 per cent off for cash on credit <. 'amounts.--Jas. Ferguson, Proprietor. The Elma Agricultural Society have this year decided to enter the Field Crop Com- petition. The grain selected by this society being White Oats. rizes to the amount of $75 will be given by the Society, distributed as follows ; irety $20; second, 15; third, 12; fourth, 10; fifth, 8; sixth, 6; seventh, 4,00. Entries must be made with the tary of this Society, T. G Ratcliffe, wood, on -forms supplied by the Govern- ment, on or before May 2 th, 1914) ae- companied by an entry fee of $1 if a mem- ber of the Elma Agricultural Society. Those not now members of the society may becoine so on payment of $1 when they will be eligible to enter the crop competition as abote. he first five prize winners~ will be eligible to enter the Grain Exhibit at the Winter Fairs at Guelph and Ottawa and special prizes have been arranged for by the Ontario Government at the Canad National Exhibition. at Toronto for sheaves and also exhibits of grain from the winning fields. Full particulars of which will be furnished later. ULES AND REGULATIONS. The Ontario Government has givena grant of $24,500 for the Standing Field Crop Competitions to be conducted under the anspices of the Boards of Directors ® Agricultural Societies. : ---Nature of Competition. -- Societies are this year.allowed to enter in three kinds of crops which must be selected by the Board of Directors' Fields entered foreach competition must consist of not leas than five acres por more than twenty, 'j}in'one block ; but for. beans, potatoes, mangels turnips or alfalfa the minimam plot must be not less than one acre 2.--Competitors.--Competition will be limited to members of an Agricultural Society and fields entered must be not more -than fifteen miles from its head quarters. Competitors will only bea} } FIELD CROP COMPETITION. FOR 1914. lowed to make entry in one society for one, two or three varieties: of crop and only one entry can be made by each com- petitor in each kind of crop 3.--Society's Entry.--Societies desiring to enter this competition must notify the Superintendent not later than the first day of May. Not less than ten entries in any society will be accepted and com- petition will be limited to the first 20u societies applying. ; 4.--Individual Entries --All_ individual entries must be forwarded by the Secre- taries to the Superintendent ot Agricul- tural Societigs, Parliament Buildings, To ronte,-aro# before May 25th, 1914 5.--A society may charge an entry fee of not more than one dollar for each crop entered by a competitor, but this' is op- tional with the Directors . 6.--The Government Grant toa society will be $50 for each crop. This amount must be supplemented by the Society to the cxtent of $25 for each crop competi- tion, making a total of $75, prize money for each crop 7.--The total prize money offered must be paid to the winners in full without any deduction. §.--All competitors must be members in good standing of the Society in which they make entry and must have paid their membership fee for the year in which the competition takes place. . --The Secretaries of Societies should urge competitors in the different crops to select, if possible the same variety of grain or other crops and to have them sown as nearly as- possible during the same week. By so doing the crops will ripen more evenly and the work of the judge be facilitated. 10 --Judges.--The Ontario Department of Agriculture will furnish judges free of charge. Oras. VAuLance, T. G. Ratcuirre, President. é Secretary. FINE OLD ELMA PIONEH Sixty full years of happy, prospeitia wedded life, and then to ie permitted t celebrate the anniversary in good healtl and surrounded by loved ones--that is 4 boon rarely granted. But is was the goo: fortune of Mr. and Mrs Jotin Gray of 2 Charles st, Stratford, and Tuesday, Mare 24th was the momentous day. ' Only seven days separated the birth days of the aged and honored couple who, pledging heart and hand when 2 years of age, have together witnessed th wonderful transformation of Perth Count from a trackless wilderness to a veritab! garden of plenty and prosperity. Aft 8 vears of age, Mr and Mrs. Gray can loo back with pride and thankegiving to h life together of harmony and plist ment, and can rejoice in a family whos members without. exception occupy bor: ored places in their communities. But to start the pleasant story right If Brechin. Forfarahire, Scotland, JohmGra} was born on March 10, 1830 A wee later,on March 17, 1830, Margaret Wi locks was ushered into the world in Edir burgh, Scotlard Twenty-four yea later, the two young people began life tq= getheras man and wife and in tendays were on their way to Canada. They wete married in Brechin on Marck 24, 1854, bi Rey. James Gibson, father of Rey. Munip Gibson, the famous London divine Satling from Montrose on April 4. a veqy stormy voyage of seven weeks! duratidn ended when Lamilten was reached gn June 3. Inthe Ambitious City, then bf meagre dimensions aud population Mr. Gray followed his trade as a master mp- chanic jn store cutting, under the lute John Whyte, of Mitche!l, who had atthe time contracts for some large waréhonses on MeNab st. Hamilton. It is interesting to rec ll that Mr. Gray cut the first stone for the north east corner of the pioneer railway bridge in Stratford in 1857, In the fall of 1851, when the land in Elma_township was thrown on the mar- ket, Mr. Gray purchased lot 4 on con- cession 10 and in 1855 moved up there, to vegin the life of the hardy, dauntless pioneer. There wasonly a blazed trail to guide the setter. and of the liardships and yicissitade#that met the Grays, we in this age of eownfort and convenience can have no real conception. But toget- her the young conple, blessed with health and couple faced the hardships and made for themselyes a home in the forest The passing years brought blessings and success, not the least of which was a fine family of sons and daughters, who to-day bless the memory of their early home training on that. Elma furm. After 39 years of life in Elma Mr. and Mrs. Gray retired to Stratford. The story of the life of Mr. and Mrs Gray is that of the grand old planeere of Perth;-té whom belongs the credit and the thanks that today this is the hanner county in Canada's finest province, La-t night, as the happy gathering of sons find HOLD DIAMOND WEDDING. daughters sat about the festive board, «1 neighbors like Mr Jobn Graham and Mr. Williant Morrison, of Atwood, recalled the fine couraye, undoubted integrity and invatiable kindliness of Mr. and Mre Gray. qualities that made them beloved and respected by all who éame their way and tasted of their hospitality. A family of seven suryiving sons and daughters have grown to manhood and womanhood and thelr success in life had its fountajm héad in the example and'tra ning of their) honored] parents. It was significant that the first remembrance of Mr. Gray by his old neighbor, Mr. Robt. Anderson, was seeing the former driving his family tothe Presbyterizn church with a team of oxen. Two daughters an five sons survive of a family of nine, and all occupy positions of honor and responsibility. ~ Tne dau- ghters are Mrs. Ralph Donaldson, of Stratford, and Mrs Hanh Richmond, of Atwood. The sons: Alderman James A. Gray, director of the Whyte Packing Co. and president, of the Duggan-Gray Co., Stratford ; » W. Gray, vice-president ofthe R M. Ballantyne Co, Ltd.; Rie- hard Gray, director and manager of the Whyte Packing Co.'s wholesale house in Montreal; Dr. S. B. Gray, dentist, -To- ronto; A. W. Gray, superintendent of the Iluntley Dairy Co., Bartlett, Iinois. All were home for the diamond anniver- sary, a8 were also the wives of the men except Mre. Richard Gray and Mrs..A. W. Gray. Twenty-three grandchildren also survive, several of whom graced the happy gatheriny. The out-of-town guests included : Mr. John Graham, Atwood; Mr. an Wm. Morrison, Atwood; Mr. and Mra. Robert Anderson. Atwood ; Mr. and Mrs W. D. Angus, now of Stratford; Mrs Win. Johuston, Carthage: Mrs. David McLaughlin, Gowanstown ; Mr. and Mrs Hogh Richmond, of Elma. The lovely home of Ald. Gray, was the scene of the joyous: anniversary. From 2.31 to 4.40 in the afternoon a reception was held during which period very lacme numbers of friends called to congratulate the fine old couple on the attaining of 6 years of married life. Hospitality rulec in the prettily decorated reception room. The decoration scheme was tastefully carried out in yellow and>white. Mrs. Jolin Donaldson and Mrs. W. Gray poured tea, while the guests were court- eously served by the Misses Ethel Donald- son, Meryl Richmond, Mabel Richmond and Lucule Gray, granddaughters of the guests of honor ' Atseven o'clock a sumptuons dinner was served by Mr. J. A. Gray and par- taken of by a latge company af relatives and jotimate friends.. Reminiscent, ad- "dresser, speeches and meesages of congra- tulition, singing and plaving--all mingl- @l in afew hours of deep enjoyment for ail who were privileged to be present. 'Mothers Know That Genuine Castoria Always Bears the | Signature of {octrs) aa In Use For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA THE CENTAUR COMPANY. Naw Yom crry, Worms,Convu ' ness and LOSS OF SLEEP. FacSimile Signature of Gast ft. 'Tut Cen aur COMPANY. MONTREAL&NEW YORK ---------- a i. At6 months old * 5 Doses --35 CENTS: - ---- ----- ----_____" Capital, Paid-up, $3,000,000 Surplus . 3,750,000 AN IMPORTANT ALLIANCE When a young man first makes his al- HH liance with a financial institution by opening a Savings Account, he should look ahead to the time when his bank jj book will aid his advancement. }..A growing bank balance assures an em- 'ployer that & young man has mastered " the princij1e of econmical management. A. M. ROBINSON, -- Agent, Atwood Perth Creamery Co. Cream Wanted. HIGHEST PRICES WILL BE PAID BY US Test covery shipment. Puy every two weeks. Cash cheques at par. Let us send youacan. It will cost you nothing to give us a trial. Cull and see us when in town or write us for fuller particulars. REFERENCE, BANK OF HAMILTON. , Aldrich Bros. Listowel, Ont Managers Jia SEEDS ! All kinds of. farm and garden seeds. The best that money can buy. Come and inspect for yourself. Red Clover, Alsike, Alssifa, Timothy, etc. J. ROGER, Atwood - Hardware and Tinware CREAM WANTED, We are in the market to buy cream, sweet or sour, at the highest market price. We supply two cans free to gach patron, "pay all express charges, pay -- - twice each month, cheques payable at par. Re- ceive cream any day in'the week, test each can received, and send our patrons a statement of same. Write for cans and give our creamery. a TRELEAVEN & RANTON . Palm Creamery Palmerston, Ont