se #2"\ l w9 _ Carpet Department ‘ With the advent of Spring comes a cleaning up " time. Never in the history of this store has there 4 been siich a general expression of newness as this season. If you want to brighten up your home, » our goods will be found quite acceptable. Rememâ€" ber that, buying in quantities, not only is the . assortment of the best but our prices the closest. â€" Axminster Carpets, heavy, softé pile. New designs in Greens, ?ï¬g T and colors, special at 1. 20 per yd. Ta.pgsétry in new colors and designs, special 65, 50, 40, 35 and C. All Wool, special 90, 85, 75 and 65c. Union, %pecia,l at 30 and 25c. Hemp (Twills) Striped Fancy at 20c. Hemp (Plain] Striped at 10 and 7ic. Stair Carpets in Hemp, Tapestry and Brussels. Japanese and Oriental Squares, Axminster Squares, Tapestry Squares, Velvet Squares, Union Squares, Jute Squares. Door Mats, Cocea Mats, Twine Matting, Cocoa Matting, Japâ€" anese Matting, C:umb Cloths, Floor Cilcloths, Stair Oilcloths, Linoleums, Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Swiss Curtaings, Ivory Revaipances, Curtain Muslin, Chenille Curtains, Tapestry Curtains, Tapestry Covers, Chenille Covers, Cretonnes Felts, White Quilts, Eiderdown Quilts Furniture Coverings, Furniture Gimp. Carpet Bindings, Carpet Fringes, Stair Pads, Stair Rods and Trimmings, Curtain Poles. Wall Paper, Baby Carriages, Sewing Machines, Trunks and Valises, Clocks. FURNITURE DEPARTMENTâ€"Have your home pleasant and c mfo table. We can make it inviting at a very reasonable outlay. Eveiything in Home Needs w l1 be found here, from Brass Bedstâ€"ads down to Fancy Foot:tool!s. We sell for cash and we have one price. Letter orders receive special attention. The A. 0. BOEKMER C0. Limited These goods are made special to our order and are the latest ghape and best value offered. WOOLLARD & CO. special $1.00 yd. Brussels in choice new colors and designs, with or without borders, special $1.00, 85¢ and 75c, Wilton and Velvet, recommended for hard wear, new designs BICYCLESâ€"BICYCLES OUR . .. In every Department and we can conflidently say we are showâ€" ing the best selected stock ever shown in town. The Rambler and the Ideal Bicycle We have opened this wesek a new lins of American Fedoras with fancy band, in Brown, Navy. French Grey and Black, Fawns. â€" _â€" 1 & Terra Cotta, Browns and New Blue,5â€"8 borders to match, In Dress Goods BLACK GOODS We have given more than usual attention this season to Gloves, Hosiery, Underwear, Laces, Embroideries, Parasols, etc. _ We ask a careful inspection of our stock. You won‘t be worried if you don‘t wish to buy. A New Line of â€"â€"â€"=â€" American Fedoras GROFF & HYMMEN ns D e e o t o C n on e on oi o ie 1o on mc on tnâ€"0 Oe + . o . n a 000 e on e 0e 6 on on pee d in on ht n o on o o n t o t n t e d r s n o B0 0000 House Furnishing VOL. XLIVâ€"NO. 14 we are showing all the latest makes and novelties in the market, both in plain and fancies, including Coverts, Cheviots, Broad Cloths, Poplins, Henâ€" riettas, Double Meriuos, Grenadines, Fancy Silk and Wool Mixtures. Leitch & Liphardt. are as formerly one of our sirongest features in this department. King Street OF ADVERTISING IS IN A LIVE NEWSPAPER SUCH A PAPER These whecls are not sold in Dry Goods stores or Auction Hovrses, but through brauch stores and responsible agents all over the world. It will pay to look into the merits of our wheels before purchasing. If you ride a bicycle you may as well ride the best. 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Is Now Complete Black Silks FANCY BLOUSE SILKS Our stock of BLACK and FANCY SILKS is the most complete it has ever been. Larger variety and better value the leading improvements. You will find here Failles, Bengalines, Armures, Taffetas, Surahs, Satins, Broches, Moire Valours, etc. direct from the makers, in Plaids, Ro man Stripes, Shots, and two and three toned floral effects. Walper Block, Berlin. ON TL Berlin. WATERLOUG, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING APRIL 7. 1898. ing. Owing to certain conditions the audience was small and the band in turn made the programms short. Horss Sang â€"Several hborse buy: ers were at the Union Hotel on Friday ifternoon. The offerings were not many and two or three purchases were made ; some of the farmers considering it not worth while to dispose of their anima‘s for the prices offered. HAWKSVILLE Well, Mr. Editor, occurrences have of late been rather uofr:quent and we have consequently been unable to furâ€" nish you with as lengthy items of news as would really have satisfied our good intentions ; nevertheless we were afâ€" forded the opportanity of doing some:â€" what better this tims than usual. Marinz _ Baxo.â€"The _ Salvation Army marine band held a concert in the Union Hall on Wednesday evenâ€" SprEctamn SErvicEs â€"Truo ,.to _ our previous announcement special services were held in the Presbyterian church here on Sunday last at the bhours of 11 a m. and 7 pm. _ Rev, W. A. J. Marâ€" tin, pastor Kunox church, Guelph, was present and conducted the services on both occasions. _ The werther was fairly agreeable and Mr. Martin was tendered a good hearing each time, The morning‘s text was taken from Psalms 33, whilo his evening‘s text was "For me to live is Christ, to die is gain," a text with which most people are intimately acquainted. On both these tex‘s Mr. Martin delivered interâ€" esting and impressive sermons, and through hbis winning and attractive mapner and excellent delivery, susâ€" tained the careful attention of his con gregation and the esteem of those proeseut. The singing by the choir was good, the voluntary in the morning being considered about the best that was rendered. Prrsonat.â€"Mr. F. S. Spies, generai merchant, spent two days of last week in the Quaeen City in the interests of his business.â€"Rev. Mr. Martin was the guest of Dr. More during his stay here.â€"Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Tuttle moved into the village on Wednesdsy last. COUNTY Aucrtion Saur â€"Mr. John Zinn‘s ale of farmstock and implements was airly well attended on Monday afterâ€" ncon of last week. Mr. J. Mickus, iuctioncer, _ Waterloo, wielded the hammer in bhis usual pleasant manner, aod fair prices were realized. It is understood that Mr. Zinn will retire from farming for some time. LINWOOD BriErs.â€"The horse buyers were here on Wednesday last and bought up quite a number of very fine animals, paying from $80 to $100. A large number were offered for sale, but either did not suit the market or the views of buyer and seller cid not correspond as to value.â€"Saturday last was a very busy day in the stores and other business places of the village generally had the appearance of a market day. â€"Thursâ€" day of this week is our regular monthâ€" ly cattle fair and is still well sustained. â€"Mr, John Livicgston of Baden, was in town lasb week, making arrangement for the opening of the flix miils this season. _ A. quantity of seed will be ready for delivery in a few days. Mr. Livingston, we understend, intends moving his family here. Digp â€"At the residence of his sonâ€" inâ€"lew bhers (Mr. John Girth) on Friday, the first day of April, Conrad Merlau, at the advanced ago of 84 years. _ The deceased had been a resident of Welâ€" lesley for about 30 yeara and a widower for some 22 years. e leaves two sons and two daughters. The funeral took place on Monday to the family place of interment in North Eisthope. Prr:oxatrs. â€" Miss Lottio Hosea entertained a number of her Linwood friends on Thursday eveninglast. The party was given in bonor of her guest, Miss Olive Smith of Crosshill, and was in every way a most successful affair. â€"Miss Mellio Schourr ard Edith L. Boomer intend leaving Thursday to spend the Eastertide with the Rev. and Mrs. 8. A. Laidman at the parâ€" sonage in Kelvin.â€"Mrs. Armstrong, who has been spending the winter in town with her sister, Miss Crooks, leaves Good Friday for Mount Forest, â€"Mr. W. F. Babb and Miss L. Shier, teachera, will spend the Easter vacaâ€" tion at their respective, homes, Carlingâ€" ford and Kirkton.â€"Miss Linnie Little of Listowel is at present the guest. of her sister, Mrs. D. McEachern. EastEzr ServicEs â€"Thore will be divine service at Grace church on Good Friday at 7.30 p.m. The address will be on Christ‘s first saying on the cross. A special collection in aid of the Jewish _ mission will? be taken up. Easter Sunday morning there will be the celebration of the Lord‘s Supper and the annual vestry meeting will take place on Monâ€" day afterncon, Brirrs.â€"Quite a number of the villâ€" agors intend taking in the Literary Concert in Milverton on Saturday evening, at which some of our talent is taking part.â€"Miss Annie Clarke of Wellesley,spent Sunday at home.â€"Mr. Henry Jobnston has moved into Robâ€" erb Campbell‘s house.â€"Mr. Nulty and Bepj. Benninger attended the funeral of their father, who was interred on F.iday last. DISTRICT. MILLBANK, and .. FirEr.â€"Oa Saturday evening a little bafore five o‘clock, the startling ery of Fire! Fire! resounded through the village. A crowd was soon collected at the scene of the fire, which was a emall stable belonging to Mr. Louis Dietrich, Owing to the high wind blowing at the time, Mr. Wunder‘s stable, which was only about two rods distant from the fire, was in great danger for & time. _A bucket brigade was tormed which did good service till the fire engine arrived, when the fire was soon under control, so that no other building caught fire. Mr.Dietrich lost h‘s cow which was in the stable when the fire started,. The fire was started by Mr. Dietrich‘s little son who was playing with matches, and lit some straw to see it burn. Thi» should be a good lesson for other little boyse, and also for grown persons who are careless with fire. The engine worked splendidly. Mr. Dietrich‘s los« ‘s in the neighborhood of $100. Stauffer‘s ciger box factory.â€"Professor Campbell, who is stayiog in town for some days, gave a couple of lectures on phrenalogy to goodâ€"sized audiences in the Opera House last week.â€"A crowdâ€" ed house greeted Burtch‘s Uncle Tom‘s Cabin bere on Friday evening in the Opera House. The performance was very good, and all who attended wers very well pleased. BADEN BriErLEts.â€"Fine cold_ weather.â€" Tke roads are becoming fine now, and cyclists are taking spins on their wheelsâ€"The Klondike gold fever is not very bad yet. Still some are getâ€" ting restlessâ€"Baden Spring Show takes plâ€"ce on Thursday next, April Toh. Liberal prizss are being offered, and, no doubt, we will bave a splendid show. Several horse bujyers will be present.â€"Some of the delayed March winds are getting in their work theso days.â€"All Fools‘ Daiy passed very quietly in our town.â€"Mr. Philiips, of Woodstock, purchased the drugstore from Mr. L. A. Noecker, and took po session last week, We wish Mr. Phillips success in our midst.â€"Oa Wednesday last Mr. Valentine Daub moved with his family to Amulree, where he has purchased a blacksmith and carriage shop. Success to you Val. in your new bome.â€"Mr. Jacob C. Brox and family, from near Waterâ€" loo, moved into town last Tuesday. Mr. Brox is fireman at CUressoman and Tur Cuuronnrs.â€"Lenton services were held in St. Matthew‘s church here on Sunday eveningâ€" Easter services will be beld in the Metbodist church here on Easter Sunday. They wili consist of an Easter Service and chilâ€" dren‘s day, and also Sabbath Schoo!l Review,â€"The preparatory services for the candidates for confirmation will b: held in Sb. Matthew‘s church (Lutheran ) m Earster Sabbath morning at 10:30. â€"There will also be ‘a service in St. Matthews on Good Friday in the afterâ€" noon. _* AcctpExnt.â€"Mr. Charlie Schweitzer has been the victim of a painful, alâ€" though not very serious accident, W hile cutting feed the young man had the misfortune to get his hand into the cutting box of the machine, and had a piece of flesh cut out of the inside of the middle finoger. The wound was promptly dressed by Dr. Evans, under whose care the case is progressing favorably. Tarryxâ€"Purr â€"Taffy pulls have been the order of the day, and our quiet village was not without ibts share of these pleasant gatherings. Last werk one bright evening, a party from Bloomingds!1s took the family of Mr. Menno Snider unaweres, bringing with them all the needful for a grand taffy pull. Needless to state the evening wes very much enjoyed by all who were present. Rac Brz.â€"On Saturday afternoon a number of young ladies gathered at the home of Mrs. Mackerzie and as sisted Miss Kate Mackenzie in the good oldâ€"fashioned art of sewing carpot rags A good time was spent by all present The Singing School, which has been under the able tutorship of Mr. Peter Shupe has closed, the last meeting being held on Saturday evening. Prersonars.â€"Mrs. G. A. Bowman spent a day at Berlin last week.â€"Mr. Gsorge Meldrum, of Poel, visited at the home of Mr. P. H. Harper last week.â€"Mr. and Mrs. Essh intend moving to Floradale nexbt Tuesday, where they will reside. â€"Miss Graybill‘ Miss Musselman and Mr. Swith, all of Berlin, spent Sunday abt Mr. Peter Mussolman‘s. â€"Mr. and Mrs. Slender, Mr. Guiltig and Miss Peppler, Berlin, visited at the home of Mr. Solomon Koch last week.â€"Mr. and Mrs. S. Fell and Mr. and Mrs George Erost, all of Peel, visited friends here abt the beginning of the week.â€"Mrs. Wendell Reist, who bas been at the Berlinâ€" Waterloo Hospital for a period of six weeks, is, we are happy to state, so far recovered as to be able to be removed home again, NEW DUNDEE SCHOOL REPORT, Honor roll for March : Formt Vâ€"Ezra Bergey, Ella May Stoltz. Forat IVâ€"Wellingtorn Bock, Annie Shantz. Form II Sr.â€"Edith Stoltz, Ida Bergey. Fora III Jr.â€"Elmer Poth, Bernice Bock, Willie McRae. Form II Sr.â€"Florence Laird, Herbert Berâ€" gey, Nellic Kriesel, Angeline Dresch. Form II Jr. â€"Maggie Shantz, Wilburt Mayer, Ethelâ€"Further, Andrew Goetz of New Germany celebrated his 64th birthday last Satâ€" urday, CONESTOGO Brirrs.â€"A graod taffy pull and concert took place in the M. S. Hall on Fuesday evening. Elaborate preparaâ€" tions had been made for the occasion and the affair turned out a decided success.â€"A car load of borses were shipped from hbhere on Saturday by Marois, the noted horse buyer.â€"Mr. D. N. Campbell of the Traders Bank, took his departure last week for & trip to the old country. _ His place here has been filled by Mr. Huether of Ingersoll. A lecture on "Heads and Faces we Meet," with photographicreproductions of all sorts of characters, was to be given in the M. S. Hall, on Tuesday evening, April 5th, by J. A. Oooke, who speaks in the interests of the Ohosen Friends. However, that gentleâ€" man missed the train at Oshawa and the lecture did not take place.â€"Mr. Ed1, Riffer is finishing his apprenticeâ€" ship in the Waterloo foundry as moulder, having been transferred to that place last week.â€"One of the R. R. employes had the misfortune to break his leg last week. Ho will be confined to the houss for some time â€"We unâ€" derstand that Jas. Davidson, engineer on the G. T. R., will shortly leave Elmira. His househo!ld furniture will be sold by Puablic Auction on Monday, 11th inst.â€"Our monthly markeb takes place on Monday. As this will likely be the last before spring work comâ€" mences it will likely be &a good one.â€" Mrs. Schmitt, an aged lady, and mother of John Schmitt, living a few miles uorthâ€"east of Eimira, was buried on Monday foreroon in the Union Cemâ€" etery, Rev. Frosch of the Lutheran cbhurch officiating. She was 87 years af age.â€"Uncle Tom‘s Cabin was preâ€" sented to the public in the M. S. Hall, on Saturday evoning by a company of very good artis‘s, They had a good bouse. A fiveâ€"cant concert was given after the performance. BasesBarm â€"The parties canvassing the town, soliciting subscriptions to the baseball club, have been very successful so far and we look forward to a good season for our "Stars," who, we und<râ€" stand, have joined the league. _ We hope they wiil show above all their opponen te. ELMIRA Dreata or Mrs SaituEt Rerst.â€"Anâ€" other of our oldest ssttlers passed awasy on Saturday, 26th March, in the person of Mrs. Siatuel Reist, at the ripe ago of 69 years, 6 montbs and 12 days. She had been failing for some time and death did not come unexpected. The remains were interred in the Mennoâ€" nite cemstery, on Tuoesday afternoon, and a large concourse of people had assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed. ST. JACOEBS Prrsonxnatrs.â€"Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hollinger spent Sundsy in Elmira. â€" Mr. Henry Wegfahrbt attended the horse show at Wellesley on Wednesâ€" day.â€"Mr. J. Harper, teacher of Cones togo gave our town a flying visit on Monday night.â€"Mr. A. Allis, barber, of Tavistock, called on some of his old friends here while on his way to Hei delberg.â€"Mr. John Good has lefb our town for Waterloo where he is engaged with Mr. Berlet. John is a jolly good fellow and will be missed by the boys here.â€"Mr. T. Miller spent Saturdsy and Sundsy in Elmira visiting friends and relatives. â€"Mr. Fred Keller and and son Dan of Linwood called on friends and acquaintances in town.â€" Mr. Lavi Hauck accompanied by Mr. Uenry Hogg of Newton were in town on Saturday. Brirrs.â€"â€"Our town is rathor quiet row as the most of the boys have gone to make themselves useful on the farms in the neighborhood.â€"The literary meeting in the Evangeliacl church on Tuesday evening was woll attended. There was a fine programme.â€"The many friends of Mr, Addison Reitzel will be sorry to hear that his condition is not _ much improved.â€"Mr. Bort Leyes has purchased the wheel formerly owred by Mr. Ed Wanner.â€"The town was rather startled the other morning to hear that Mr. Pete Berges, who lives on the outskirts of the town, had discovered a go!ld mine. Pete made the remarkable discovery last Monday and hs has just sent a sample of it to the queen city to be tested. Crowds of people have gone out to see the disâ€" covery and all seem to be favorably impressed with its appgsarance.â€"The St. Jacobs poor house was taken on wheels to the opposite side of the river bright and early the other morning. Brisrs.â€"There will be a sale in our burg on the coming Saturday, the Woelfle property on corner opposite hotel.â€"Don‘t forget the singing pracâ€" tbice on Good Friday afternoon and evening.â€"Those who had begun their spring ploughing were checked by the cold that spell set in. Prrsonanm â€"Mrs, Kuarr was visitâ€" ing friends in this vicinity on Siaturday and Sunday.â€"Mr. D. Knechtel is onâ€" larging his house.â€"Mr. E C,. Bowman called on Mr. Gideon Bachert on Satâ€" urday evening.â€"Mr. Ernest Ware, we understand, intends to return from Michigan this week. Mr. A. C. Bowâ€" man was unfortunate in losing part of his forefinger. Movep».â€"Mr. Dorst moved into Mr. J. S. Hallman‘s house at the corner‘â€" Mr.Jack Williams and family moved to Middle street on Tuesday, A FrrEar or Naturn.â€"A prodigy in the form of a two headed ca‘f has been procured and stuffcd by our looal taxidermist, Mr. J. Spasetze!, who is mcuating it for exhibition, MANNHEIM, 3 > &2 6n & & 5 m W S 4246 o i 6 2 B a & x < i * Lb o & io «> "Tat aa & ts 9 <G o & ‘ -"" / New Capes.â€"New Spring Capes in Black, Fawn, Blue, Green, Cardinal, beautiâ€" fully trimmed, prices range 75¢, 80c, 90¢, $1, $1.25 $1.50, $1.75, $3, $1.25, up to $6, $6.50 and $7.00 each. ' L 0E CCC C013 WO CCLROT 22000) SPIXRC, These are the novelties of the season. Conlle and see the goods; it will pay you well. Cheap Cash Store, Nos. 23â€"25, S. King St., Berlin, Ont Watch Repairing Shirt waists, beautiful goods, white collar and cufls, 75c ea h. Shirt Wa.ists, fine Organdie Muslin, white collar and cuffs, $1 ; better lines, $1.25. Ladies‘ Beltsg.â€"Ladies‘ rubber and leather belts, all widths, qualities and prices. We have an immense steck. Prices range from 10¢, 12%¢, 15 to 25¢ and 30e each. Jeweler and Optician â€" Berlin. The largest stock of Baby Carriages in the city at Smyth Bros. We would ask in tending purchasers to call and see these carriages. This is a fight for future business, not immediate profits. The immediate profits is yours if not you want it. immediate profits. The immediate profits is yours if notyou want it. Shirt Waists.â€"Ladies‘ shirt wa.’sts,[ Kid Gloves.â€"Ladi separate eollars, beautiful goods, well worth gloves, sizes 6 to 72, only 75¢, our price 50c. Ie Tadiex‘ 4 claan fastenc A. CHATFIELD, RECOGNIZED throughout Canada as the lead ing commercial school in Ontario. Euter Now Write for special cirenlars. We expect to reach this week the climax of our great shoe retailing. We own enough new spring shoes to supply all Berlin and surrounding country with Easter Footwear. For Beauty of styles, f r quantity and lowâ€" ness of price, our shoes have no competitors in this district. Come and convince y: nrâ€" self. The earlier in the day you call the better for you. > e A‘few of our Special Easter Prices : Ladies‘ fine Buttoned or Laced Boots for 1.25and up to $4.00. Ladies‘ fine Oxford Ties, J. D. King make at 1.25 and up to $2.75. Girl‘s Buttoned Boots at $1.00 and up to $2.50. _ Mens‘ Shoes, ail good values at from 1.25 to $5.00. Boys‘ Shoes special atl 1.00 and up to $2.50. . Youths‘ Shoes, easter prices at J5cand up to $1.75. Baby Shoes at 25c and up to $1.00. Shoes shined free. Terms Cash. Terms Gash. Great Easter Shoe Fingry, We find that our Big Discount Sale has leit us with a lot of Odd sizes on ha nd, which we don‘t want and intend to clear them out at the following low prices : Ladies‘ Dongola Oxford Ties, 12 different styles. _ Ladie‘ Dongola Low Gaiters]\ 69 Turned Soles, woith from $1.25 to $1.75, sizes 24 to 5 for J 6 Ladies‘ Dongola Button and Laced Shoes, 10 different styles, sizes to 6, woi‘th} 89 $1.25 to $2.75. Ladiea‘ Tan Ox‘ord Ties, sizes 3 to 7, worth $1.50 for & s HORSELESS CARRIAGES HERE Men‘s and Boys‘ Tan Laced shoes, sizes 3 to 9 worth $1.50 to $2.00 for [R a s Loo d 1113 : Store closes every evening at 6. 30 except Tuesday and Saturday. Men‘s and Boys‘ Caif Bals, sizes 3 to 10, square Toes, former price $1.90 for The All new, nobby and bright. Spring Term Begings April 4th ~ y ENTP3z > /7 IRON AND GALVANIZED PipE!i _ Do you require Iron or Galvanized -Pipe this Spring ? . If you do we are in a position t> quote you prices that will astonish yo4. Call in, get the figures and you will buy from us. Can give you any size from f inch up to 4 inch. We stock all the fittings. Odd Lines of Shoes Cheap Store A. WESELOH, & CO., M. Weichel & Son Weemploy only the most competent workmen and guarâ€" antee you satisfacâ€" tion, As to prices: watch cleaning 50c, main spring 50c and other repairs at proportionaterates. STRATFORD, ONT. SMYTH BROS. W. J. Elliott, Principal 45 and 49 King Street, Berlin, Next to Post Ofice = = = â€" Phone 139 WHOLE NUMBER,. 2265 W. H. Leeson, Prop. LCC T T y y t <& WE HAVE THEM We guarantee every pair of kid gloves which sell at $1 and upwards. You take no risk when you pay $1 for a pair of kid gloves from Smyth Bros. CASH ANDONE The Ascot black and tans, 2 large buttons, fancy stitched blacks, $1.25 per pair. ; PRICE. Josephine kid gloves, black and tan, 4 dome fasteners, $1.25. Ladies‘ 4 dome fastener, black and tan kid gloves, $1 per pair. Every pair guaranteed. Ladies‘ 5 hook lacing kid glove, black and tan, $1 per pair. Kid Gloves.â€"Ladies‘ 4 button tan kid gloves, sizes 6 to 72, only 60¢ per pair. Ladies‘ 4 clasp fastener tan kid gloves, 6 to 74, only 75¢ per pair. Ladies‘ 5 hook lacing kid gloves,tan black, T5¢. A $10.00 ... Do you want an enlarged portrait of yourâ€" self, or any member of your family, relative or friend ? YOU CAN GET ONE of these beautiful "Craotint" Portraits, size 16x20 inches as we have made the necessary avrangements with the only house making them. HOW ? Buy $10 worth of goods from us for cash. With each purchaâ€"c of 5¢ and upwards we give you afcoupon representing the amount of the purchase. Savethem unt:l you get $10 worth, and then we will get you an enâ€" largement of any photo you let us have. We Give You the Portrait Free. You Simply Buy a Frame from us at Lowest Wholesale Rates. We have a sample Porâ€" trait, also samples of the different pattern Frames for you to select from, on exhibition Commences April 4th. at the Guelph Busi ness College and Shorthand Institute. A most reliable and well managed School for {oung men and young women preparing for ife. Call or write for Circuiars. at our store. V. K. SCHMITT, The Leading Shoeman Odd Fellows Block _â€" _ Waterloo, Ont. BY THE CARLOAD BERLIN, ONT. ‘Craotint‘ Portrait SPRING TERM .. . FOR NOTHING J. SHARP, Principal, ELMIRA } 89e ) 998 } $1.00