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1 Page Twelve OPERA HOUSE) Friday and Saturday Nov. 15-16. GEO. M. COHAN in the special Artcraft production "SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE" A mystery farce Better than "Broadway Jones," Mr. Cohan's first pic- ture. BIG V COMEDY Prices--l6c. and 1c. Monday and Tuesday A HOOSIER ROMANCE Special Mutual picture --AND-- CHARLIE CHAPLIN --IN-- "THE RINK" See Charlie cut the figure 8, on roller skates. Prices--16c. and 11c. COMING SOON The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin ~ CREDIT SALE OF FARM STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS 'The undersigned has received ine structions from J. BROWN West Half Lot 3, Con. 12, Innisfil To sell by Public Auction on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 The following: HORSES--1 Bay Horse, 9 yrs, gen. pur.; 1 Bay Horse, 8 yrs, gen, pur.; 1 Driving Mare, 10 yrs. old; 1 Iron Gray Mare, 3 yrs, heavy, by "Wind Fall"; 1 Iron Gray Mare, 2 yre., heavy, by' "Wind Fall; 1 Bay Mare, 1 yr., heavy, by "Up- perton Prince"; 1 Bay Horse, 1 yr, heavy, by ""Upperton Prince". CATTLE--1 Holstein Cow, 7 yra. old, due December 25; 1 Durham Heifer with calf at foot; 1 Roan Heifer, due Jan, 1; T Holstein Heifer, due Feb. 3; 1 Red Hei- fer, 3 yrs, old; 7 Red Heifere, 2 yrs. old; 6 Steers, 2 yrs. old; 5 Heifers, 1 yr. old; 2 Steers, 1 yr. old. SHEEP AND PIGS--20 Shropshire ewes; 12 Shropshire Ram Lambs; 18 Shropshire ewe Lambs; 1 Chester white Sow, due in Dec.; 1 Chester white Boar, 16 store Pigs. IMPLEMENTS--1 McCormick Binder, 6 ft. cut; 1 Deering Binder, 7 ft. cut; 1 Deer- ing Spring-Tooth Cultivator; 1 Chatham Fenning-Mill; 1 Scuffler; 1 Root Pulper; 1 set! heavy Sleighs; 1 set light Sleighs; 1 set Iron Harrowa; 1 Toronto Grain Crusher, 10 in.; 1 Fleury No. 21 Plow; 1 Cockshutt Gang Plow; 1 Cutting Box; 1 Sideboard; 1 glass kitehen Cupboard; also Neckyokes, Doubletrees, Chains, Shovels, ¢te., and many other articles too' numerous to mention. All will be sold without reserve. TERMS OF SALE--All cums of $10 and under, cash; over that amount 12 months' credit will be given to parties furnishing approved joint notes; 5 per cent, per an- 'num off for cash on credit sums. Sale at 1 p.m. sharp. _ W. A. McCONKEY, Auctioneer News As THORNTON Noy, 12.--Mrs, J, H. Warner, of London, ia visiting for a few days at the home of Mr. ond Mrs. Matthew McKensie. 'The Thornton Methodist Church Anni- versary will be held next Sabbath at 11 a.m, and 7 p.m, and will be conducted by-Rev. Dr. Sparling, B.A., of Bramptoy. --\ The Women's Institute wish to thank all who contributed so freely both in cash and goods for the boxes for the.boys at the front. Some twenty-five boxes were pack- ed and muiled to the boys of Thornton und vicinity, who are overseas, Miss Edythe Blackstock left on Thursday (to-day) to make her home in the future with ber brother, J. T. Blackstock, of Sas- katoon. | Miss Blgekgtock will be very much missed both in her home, Subbath School and in the store. Her many friends wish ber every success and ep: joyment in her new home. Thornton people held their great cele- bration in honor of the gloriows news of victory bere on Tuesday night. A large crowd from Cookstown came in cars und helped to make the great celebration a huge success. At 8 o'clock a praise service was held in the Methodist Chureh, Rev. G. R. Kitching officiating, and speaking in his usual pleasing and helpful way. A large united choir of the three churches led in the service of song. After this service a great crowd took part in the parade and then the burning of the Kaiser was, too, a great feature of the evening. The procession was led by Cookstown and Thornton bunds und the Thornton ladies provided a dainty sup-- per to all in the Orange Hall, After the singing of the National Anthem everyone went home feeling that this is one evening never to be forgotten by the crowd of people. Miss Rose Ayerst and. Miss Foster spent last Sunday with Bradford friends. The Women's Institute will meet in the Temperunce Hall on Wed. afternoon, Nov. 20, at 2.30, A full attendance is requested, Through Mrs. Harvey of Barrie, tho thanks of the supervisors of the Canning Kitchen are extended to all the ladies of | Thornton and vicinity who came forward with their donations of chickens, IVY Nov. 12--Miss Ritchie, of Toronto, is svending u few days with her sister, Mrs. Ragget Rev. Mr. Jones, of Toronto, occupied the pulpit iz the Anglican Church on Sunday morning, as the pastor, Rev. Mr, Dew, is | absent on holidays, The bund got a hurried call to Barrie on Monday morning to furnish music for the slemonstration held there when the ioyful news came that the war was over, But there are aad homes that cannot re. joice like others when they think there is na homecoming for their boy who is buried "somewhere in France' Minx Elsie Speers returned to Hamilton fon Monday morning as' Normal School has re-opened Mrs, Webb snd baby, of Stroud, «pent |the week-end with her mother, Mrs. W. Brooks. A union Thanksgiving _service wax held in the holl, Tuesday evening, when peonle cume together to give thanks to God for peace once more, after over four yeurs of the most barbarous war the world has ever known, Rev. R. H. Somerville con, ducted the devotional part of the service and the Anglican and Presbyterian choirs furnished the singing, Addresses were given by Mayor Sprott of Barrie, und Mr. Smith Mr. Johnston, of Barrie, entertained the audience with some patriotic songs well rendered, After singing "God save the King" this part of the programme was brought to a close by the benediction, A bonfire was built on 'the corner and the Kaiser was burned in effigy. The band gave some fine music. The boys with tin pans snd bells made musie of their own. Mise Rogers attended the funeral of her grandfather, in Sunnidale, last week STAYNER Noy. 11.--D, Harris, of Toronto, was the guest of his cousin, Alex. Pridham, over Sunday. The town and surrounding community have again sustained a great loss in the death of Dr. R. Smale, which took place on Sunday, Nov. 10, after two weeks' ness from 'influenza' and pneumonia. For a time he seemed to be improving but pneumonia suddenly set in, and although everything possible was. done yet he grad- Uully/ grew worse and passed away. The remains will be taken to Bowmanville on Tugsday morning for interment. The Doc- tor came to Stayner about five years ago end had worked up a large practiee und will'be greatly mised. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife and two small children, besides brothers andjsisters and a host of friends. Much sym is extended to the relatives. Stayner has sustained a very great lose in the death of two very clever doctors, and is left without a doctor, with the ex- ception of a four-year medical student who is here for a time, Another victim of the "flu" to be called away on Sunday, Nov. 10, is Charles Spick- er, 8 well known resident of this town. He leaves a wife-and several smal! children, one son who has been in active service in France. Alex. Moore, N. Daley and Dr. Patterson are away hunting. Levi Raymer received word' that his nephew, Fred Palmer, of Boharm, Sas! died from pneumonia on November 5, PAINSWICK The many friends of Mrs. Samuel Black- more were' greatly grieved to learn of ber death on Sunday following an operation in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, after an illness of only a few days. Mrs. Blackmore's maiden name was Helen Dodson and she was born in Windsor 51 years ago, the daughter of tho Inte Mr. and Mrs. John Dodson, The family lived in Toronto for a time and then came to Painswick where they have farmed for| She several years, afterwards residing on Brad- ford St., Barrie. Deceased is survived by her husband, two daughters and one son; also by two brothers and two sisters, John of Bt. Thomas, George of Toronto, Mra, Thos. Hewson of Toronto and Mrs, E. J. Hewson of Penetang. Interment took piace on Wednesday to St. Paul's, Innisfil, de- ceased having been a faithful member of that communion. Very much sympathy is felt for the bereaved in the: great. loss to which they have been subj Read the Adlet Column. from Neighboring Townships 'old by Our Correspondents STROUD Nov. 13.--School reopened Monday with a small attendance. Miss Laura Wright is able to be out again. 'Quite a number from here attended the funeral of Mre. Jos. Steele. ; Muob sympathy is extended to Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Schapter in the death of their six-months-old baby from pneumonia. Council meeting was adjourned until Mon- day, Nov. 18 at 7 o'clock, on account of the great pence celebration in Barrie . Mr. John and Mins Carrie Metcalf, of Thornbury, visited Miss Fanny Hunt last week. Mrs. E. T. McConkey is visiting her son, Chester MeConkey, in Orillia. Mrs. Wm. Duncan and Miss Margaret McConkey are visiting Mrs. Sam. Todd. On Oct. 16, the community of Stroud awakened to learn that one of their most, esteemed neighbors and friends, Mra. Ben Webb, bad passed in the night with- out a atruggle or @ parting word. The deceased appeared in ber usual » state of good health when she retired ond her death was due to heart failure. The Inte Mrs, Webb was in her forty third year, She was a member of the Meth- odist church, a devoted christian und w source of good cheer to all her neighbors, | Her naturally cheerful disposition and kind | heart make her loss a very personal one | to many people. Much sympathy is felt for her husband and ber five boys, including an cig months-old baby; also for her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Johnson Black. } LEFROY On Thursdsy, November 7, John Mullen, Lefroy, received the sad news of the death of his daughter and her husband, Mrv. und Mr. Smith of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, | Mr. Smith died on October 23 and Mm. | Smith passed away on Nov. 1 from pneu- | monia following an attack of influenza, Mrs, Smith leaves to mourn her loss | her father, one sister, Miss Mary Mullen, | Barrie, Ont., and five brothers, one who is | in France now und one a returned soldier Mr. and Mrs, Smith were both well known around Churchill and Lefroy where they were highly respected. The sympathy of | the commupity goes out to the bereaved | friends, (Too lute for last week) Rev. Father O'Connor of St, Helen's parish, Toronto, spoke of the death of Hugh 'Kelly us follows -- | "In the death of Mr Hagh Kelly, we have lost a helping hand from the Church. He was always reatly to give and he was highly respected hy everyone, not only in| the Catholic Church but by every denom- no equal in Barrie. Investigate. TEN DOZ. ODDS IN Plai Bl ination. In the eight years he was in| buriness on the corner of College nti | Margaretta, he wes admired for his truth | fulness and honesty which has left a lasting | name for him". Sympathy is extended to | his sorrowing wife and Miss Kelly, his sis- ter, (who wan with him at his death) his | brother, John, und Mrs. William Barry, | Lefroy CHURCHILL Mrs. Eben Todd has returned from visit ing friends in Barrie. Reuben Rogerson spent Sunday home of his sister. Mrs. Reynolds of Toronto is visiting ber | sister, Mrs. Pratt All' those afflicted with influenza have recovered. Rev. D. A, MeKensie has accepted unanimous call to Gamebridge and will leave after Sunday, Nov. 24 A number of citizens went to Toronto to celebrate on Ménday evening. RED CROSS NOTES The regular monthly packing will be Thursday, Nov. 21. All contributions should be in the rooms not later than Nov. 20. It is hoped that no Red Cross worker will think of diminishing the work, now | that hostilities have ceased, becouse cur wounded men have 'till to be looked after and the men will need many socks before they can get home. Collier St. Methodist church had charge of the shop on Sat. Nov. 9, and the net re- ceipta were $130.05. The Congregational | Church will have charge on Sut. Nov. 16, and the following Saturday the Allandale Churches. Shop Committee this week: Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Garvin; Next week: Mra, B, King, Mrs McMartin, at the French Relief Since the 15th of October, 3 boxes of clothing, Klim, cocoa, and 20 layettes have been sent to the Friends of France for im- mediate shipment to France. In answer to the special appeal for Klim, Mrs. Stewart and St. Andrew's Militury Club sent $35.00. 80 dresses, bed-gowns and skirts and 6 layettes were shipped to the Secours Na- tional two weeks ago. In all 50 layertes have been sent, 20 articles to a layette. 220 comfort kits for French soldiers were made in ten days by the Hospital Club, Patriotic Circle, and D.Y.B, Club, Allan- dale. 10 quilts were sent recently to the Belgian Relief, 'The above articles are all on their way to France already. Mrs. Stewart is most grateful to all who help in this work. Handy--Wallwin A quiet but pretty wedding took place at the residence of Rev. L. W. and Mrs. Thom, Barrie, on Wednesday afternoon, November Sait three o'elock, ree Mina Margaret Wallwin, daughter of Mr. an Mrs. John E. Wallwin way united in mar- riage to Mr. William Lorne Handy, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Handy, Mid- hurst, Rev. L. W. Thom officiated. 'The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Forrest Wallwin, looked very pretty in a suit of nigger brown serge with taupe hat and pink crepe de chene blouse trimmed with gold beads and wore Patagonia fox furs, the gift of the groom. C a beautiful bouquet of pink roses and maiden hair fern. 'After the ceremony, which took place in the presence of immediate friends and rel- stives, the bridal party motored to the home of the bride where dainty wedding Blue borders, borders seful and necessa teens will anid Art Sa please invite you to see them. Come and choose one this Christmas seas: Victor Victrolas and Records Choose from stock THE RAILWAY WARD Bert Switzer is seriously ill with influ- enza in Hamilton. Dr. Hunter hus sold his pructice und is leaving Allandale in a few weeks. is home again after isit to relatives in New Lowell. Mrs, Smith, of Strathroy, is visiting ber daughter, Mrs. Hugh White, Bradford street. Mr. W. J. Nelson has returned home after spending two months with friends in Portage La Prairie. A. E. Patterson cume home from the hunting camp on Wednesday night ruffer- ing from a bud attuck of influenza. A meeting of the O.R.C. will be held in the Lodge Rooms on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2.30 p.m. A full attendance is reques'ed. E. Bowen has resumed his work on the Toronto-Allandale express run covering from a severe attack of the '*flu"'. Mrs. W. King, daughter of Mra, Firman, 90 Burton was operated on last week in the Royal Victoria Hos- pital. $.0.E. meet Friday at 8 p.m. rharp in the Orange Hall. A good attendance is requested as teams are to be selected for the winter carpet ball tournament. FIELD COMFORTS Socks will be gathered on Friday, the 15, Mrs. Stewart acknowledges the following gifts; $9.00 from.E. J. Carson, his ahare of the registration day at the East Ward school ; $29.00 from Mim Grasett from reg- istration day; $2.00 from Miss Craig for postage; $5.00 from Mrs. Leslie; 2 filled Christmas bags from Miss Mary Payne; 2 filled Christmas bags, Mre. Neelands; $2.00 from the Dalston W.I.; $5.25 from Utopia, breakfast was partsken of at 6 o'clock. Mr, and Mrs Handy postponed their/ wedding trip to Toronto and Ottawa on secount of the influenza and will take up presents.) teatify to esteem in which the young couple are 'through Miss Turley; 2 filled bags from Oro Station WI. Mrs, Stewart regrets omitting to acknowledge $5.00 received from the Thornton W.I. some time sgo. If any other gis have been overlooked, Mrs, Stewart eraves indulgence. The rush of 'Christmas work has been rather overwhclmn- priced to sell below present wholesale cost: Utility Boxes, Cushions and repairing Furniture the variely on view is exe THIS IS BARRIE'S STOCKING STORE Where the largest stocks of Hosiery of all kinds are kept and sold at prices that have Strong statements regarding Supply and A few good numbers; Sizes 6 64 Prices 60 65 Are much in demand and these will be eagerly picked up. 9, 94 and 10. HURRY IF YOU WANT A PAIR HOSIERY AT PAIR 48¢ Black Cashmere, regular 65c, size 84 only. 1x! Rib Cashimere, regular 65c, size 9 only. Cream {xt Rib Cashmere, regular 65¢c, size 64 only. Pale Blue {xf Rib Cashmere, regular 70¢, s 150 pairs in the lot, worth 60e to 75 ¢, to be sold at Pair BE EARLY FOR THESE CUT PRICE IN BLANKETS Flannelette Blankets are very much used and now is the time to buy them. offering is gond while the supply lasts; 4 days' selling will clear them out. Large Size Cotton Blankets, 61 x 72 inches, smooth finish, in Grey and While, Pink and Regular $3.50. Largest Size 12/4 Cotton Blankets, in both wrey and Whit Regular $4.50. For .......... . WOOL BLANKETS ARE SCARCE Woe have 10 pairs only Union Cotton and Wool, procure from the prespnt market. THIS STORE FOR CHINTZES AND DRAPERIES y for the thousand and one purpos British and American productions are represented and For Draperies, Knitting Bags, For Special Pair......+- soveeeaee you. FIRST PEEP AT THE NEW DOLLIES And at sight of them you will be amazed at so many characters, sizes and colors of Dress, and all are priced that every child may receive one. now for your little pet. Come and See Them Anyway BORN CAMPBELL--At Guthrie, on Monday, Nov. 4, 1918, 4 son to Mr. and Mrs, Alex, Campbell. MARRIED BROOME--JOHNSTON--At the Central Methodist parsonage, Tuesday, Nov. 12," by Rev. H. Moore, Mr. Wilfrid Broone to Miss Ruby Johnston, both of Beeton. DIED BROWNLEE--At Regina, Sask., on 1th November, of influenza, Elmer A. Brown. lee, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Brown- lee, of Barrie, Ont. BLACKMORE--In the R.V. Hospital, Nov 10, 1918, Mrs. Samuel Blackmore, Pains- wick, aged 51 years. . | HENDERSON--At Haliburton, on Nov. 7, of pneuma! Dr. E. K. Henderson, bus- band of Emma Anderson and youngest son of James Henderson, ex-Post Office Inspector, formerly of Barrie. SHAPTER--In Stroud, Nov. 8, 1918, Clure Durward Shapter, son of Rev. C. P. and Mrs. Shapter, aged 5 mos. 20 days. SKINNER--In the R.V. Hospital, Barrie, Nov. 10, 1918, Aldon Roy Skinner, aged 28 years, 1 month. SKINNER--In the R.V, Hospital, Barrie, Nov. 11, 1918, Jessie, wife of Aldon R. Skinner, aged 28 years, 4 months. STEELE--At Aurora, Ont., on the 9th of November, Jane Sutherland, wife of Jo- seph Steele, aged 74 yearn. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of my dear son, Geo. Roy Brown, died of wounds received ut Modish Millinery Here you will find a group of beauti- fully trimmed models, representing the final word in Fashion's Centres. The display tells of the very latest styles at surprisingly reasonable prices. Misses Marshall and Lawlor will give you every assistance in your selection. Best Quality "Llama" Hose, pure wool British made, full size, with seamless foot, sizes Fine Gauge Cashmerette Hose, with garter top and seamless foot. in the popular shades of Brown. Sizes ze 74 only. 84, 9.92 and 10 Boys' Heavy Wool Hose, made of fine Yarns, 2x1 Rib. A warm, good wearing Hose. in Canada si 53 7 7 8 { Prices 76 80 85 90 WOMEN'S BROWN HOSE large double si Geo. Vickers Passchendaele, Nov. 14, 1917. 'One year is gone, my heart still core, Loving thoughts shail always linger Around the place where you were raised. IT mou for you, my dear son, I think of you quite often, Your face I oft reei But there is nothing left to answer ing and the correspondence notes have suf- fered accordingly. But your picture on the wall. = MOTHER. to express alue--the goods are here-- 7 74 68 70 7 7 75 Made A perfect filling Hose POLE cscae mam see son nae cue 850 This lol is composed of odd lines of which we have but one or two sizes, as: Ete., ete. This The best we can our showing of Chintzes hopping Bags, We 250 up to $9.00 Let her rejoice with the grown-ups n. A dolly will provide unstinted joy with very little outlay to the giver. IN MEMORIAM SUTTON--In loving memory of our degr' son, Thomas Melville Sutton, who died te Barrie, November 14, 1917. There's an angel band iu he»ven Which was not quite complece, So the Master called our dear son To fill the vacant seat, Father, Mother, Brothers and Sister. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of No. 163038 Pte. L. E. Brunton, who was missing after tho Buttle of Desire Trench, Nov. 18, 1916, The hardest part is yet to come When the brave warriors return Adti miss among the cheering crowds The face of him we mourn. Family. Card of Thanks The relatives of the late Mr. and Mra. Aldon R. Skinner wish to thank many friends for the sympathy manifested and the whole-hearted assistance given in con- nection with this great bereavement. Card of Thanks Mrs, Hill and family, of Craighurst, de- sire to thank their many friends for kind ness and sympathy in their recent bereave- ment. Card of Thanks Mrs, Cecil Ferguson desires to thank her friends and neighbors for kindness and sym pathy in her recent sickness and bereave- ment. Card of Thanks Mm. John F. Appleby wishes to thank her friends and acquaintances for kindness and sympathy in her recent bereavement. Card of Thanks Mr. Samuel Blackmore and family wish Creede thsas, foe be (7 many manifestations of dear in connection with the death of Mm, Blackmore. --Pictures framed by Dougall 45-t2 8 8h 9 * seeeees $10.90 o