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Young man, willing to work, wants a job. H. Parsom, 88 Cannion St., West Hamilton. For Saleâ€"Good eating potatoes at ninety cents per bag. Jas. A .Livingâ€" ston, GRIMSBY. To Letâ€"Two nice â€" comfortable rooms on Robinson St. Apply to E. Farewell, GRIMSBY. Peter Bertram, GRIMSBY, ‘Phone 51, wants to buy spring chickens, alive, weighing four pownds or over. The regular monthly, Popular ton cent land comcert by the 44th Regt. Band will be held in Moore‘s Theatre on Thursday evening mext, Dec. 3. For Saleâ€"Several tons of excelâ€" lent hay, fourteen dollars per ton de liverea. Apply to F. G. H. Pattison, Winona, Ont. IN AID OF THE RED CROSSâ€" Lessons in Theory of Music, Harâ€" mony, Counterpoint, etc. Mr. F. P. Macklem, GRIMSBY. Apply for terms. f Have you ordered your private greeting cards? A large and beautiâ€" ful assortment to choose from at Stewart‘s Drug Store., GRILMSBY. For Saleâ€" Solid oak writing desk and book case colinbined, as good as new: also threeâ€"piece parlor â€" suite mahogamy. ‘Mrs. J. H. D. Walker, GRIMNSBY. Peach Treesâ€"We have â€" another good block of peach trees ready to go off in the spring. Prices reasonâ€" able. Apply to Tillctson & Chester, GRIMSBY. Carpauter Workâ€"I wish to notify the public that I am priepared to do all kinds of carpenter work on short notice. Appply to Charles Leey, over Miller‘s Jewellery Store, GRIMSBY. â€"IN AID OF THE RED CROSSâ€"Les sons in Theory of Musi¢, Harmony, Counterpoint, etc.â€". Mr. F. P. Mackâ€" lem, GRIMSBY. Apply for terms. Mr. Macklem‘s ‘published works are for sale at Hartwell‘s Music Store. YOUNG â€" CATTLE FOR SALEâ€" Spring calves: about . eight months old, rour â€" of them heifers and are bred from good milch cows. Apply to Mrs.. Arthur Bacon, GRIMSBY Cenâ€" tre, Ont. . PRIVATE <«FUNDS . TO LOANâ€"I have secured a limited amount of pri vate funds which I am prepared to l0Oan on igilt edge security at once. Apziz_jor particulars to H. H. Anâ€" c@erison, GRIMSBY. Protect your hen houses and _ celâ€" lars. Electric alarms and â€"bells install ed. AlJ kinds of electric lights and power wiring done. Repair‘s and alter ations promptly attended to. Irons, toasters and other electric appliances repaired. Tungsten bulbs always on hand at lowest pogssible prices. Edgar Farewell, Phone 311, GRIMSBY. Anopen mecting of the Winona Woment‘s â€" ILnstitute will ibe held â€" at Mrs. A. â€"B. Forar‘s on Thursday, Nob. 27, at 3 p.m. All the motivers in~the neighborhood are particularly requested to attend. A good proâ€" grainime is being prepared and the delegates will give reports of the W. I. Convention and the meeting of the Local Council of Women in Ham ilton. No cards will be sent out. You will make no mistake if you decile to buy your winter clothi=s needs at FParrar‘s.= We manufacture most of the goods we sell and thus cut out the much discussed middleâ€" nequeste grainime Beamsville Locals PRIVATE FUNDS TO LOANâ€"I bave secured a limited amount of private funds which I am prepared to loan on ‘gilt â€" edge security,~ at <once. Apply for particulars to H. H. Anderson, GRIMSBY. BUSINESS AS USUAL. LOGAL ITEMS of Interest in and BHround GRIOSBY BUSINESS AS USU Bank of Hamilton It is best to put your money in â€" a Savings Bank Account here because, firstâ€"it is safe; secondâ€"it is readily available in cash; thirdâ€"â€"the interest is certain and prompt. Grimsby Bran~n. F. W. Pottinger, Manager WHY A SAVINGS ACCOUNT Capital Authorized, $5,000,000 Capital, Paidâ€"up, $3,000,000 Surplus â€" __â€" _ 8.750,000 AL Mr. N. R. Sutherland is spending a few days in Ottawa. DECLINE SUBSTITUTES Don‘t forget the popular monthly ten cent band concert in Moore‘s theâ€" atre on Thursday night, Dec. 3. Don‘t forget the annual Christmas sale of work and afternoon tea. at the Parish Hall tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 26, afternoon and evening. Buy ‘your Christmas presents at the Annual Sale of work at St. Anâ€" drews Parish Hall, tomorrow, Thursâ€" day, Nov. 26, afternoon and evening. Dinna‘ miss "a nicht wi‘ Scotland and the Scotch" at the Kirk, Mouday, Nov. 30. Come awa‘ wi‘â€"us Mr. Haggerty of Buffalo has purâ€" chased the fine new house and two acres of fruit land of Mr. A. Yeager, on Main St. E. Cook Bros. put the deal through. Reeve Randall has sent a letter of thanks to the Beamsville band for their attendance in GRIMSBY _ on Monday and for playing the "Fightâ€" ing B" boys to the station. The ladies who have the Red Cross work in hand are very grateful to Major Brooks of "Fighting B" for his second donation on Monday mornâ€" ing,â€" of $5â€"to the:â€"fund. : The Rev. L H. Currie will give a short lecture on "Seotland and the Scotceh" in connection with the Supâ€" per and Concert in the church on Monday night, Nov. 2J. When in GRIMSBY on Monday, Major Brooks swore Trooper Chas. Burland in as recruiting sergeant for "B" squadron, with instructions to recruit the squadron up to full strength again, both for home and overseas service. A‘ kins o‘ folk will be ~.welcomed; Glasga‘ folk, Edinboro‘ folk, people frae Ayr, an the folks a‘ the wey frae Aberdeen an‘ awa‘, no forgettin the guid folk frae England and Ireland and Canadians sae truly loyal tae oor guid king. ¢ «~A ~short â€"service, ""illustrated _ by views of the life of our Saviour will be held in St. Mark‘s church, Grimsâ€" by Centre, on Wednesday evening, Dec. 2, at 8 o‘clock. The service may be continued weekly or fortnightly during the winter. The mothers of the boys from Beamsville, who left GRIMSBY on Monday morning with "Fighting B" are desirous of expressing, through these columns, their heartfelt thanks to the ladies of GRIMSBY for their kind presents to the Beamsville boys as well as their own boys at the time of their departure on Monday â€"mornâ€" ing. : Miliinery! Prices of ladies‘ hats gone gone to smash. â€"For the next three weeks, we will clear out. our entire stock of trimmed hats, shapes, mounts and other acessories regardâ€" less of cost.. Make your selection mow before the Christmas trade comâ€" mences. K. M. Stephen. We have half ton Epicure ~Brand hams arriving this week, which will be sold at the low price of 19c per ib. _ To be sure of getting one of these hams place your order â€" early aso they won‘t last Jlong at this price J. P. Robertson, Quality (Gnoâ€" cery, ‘Phone 225. The A. Y. P. A. will} hold a box gocial at the Parish Hall, _ Monday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. Lady is expectsil to bring a box of lunch for two. A prize will be givien â€" for the Ibest decorated ‘box. Dancing and games will be indulged in and a fine time is assured all who attend. Everybody welcome. Mtv. H. A. Messett, of GRIMSBY, has for the past few years been . on the retired list of officeérs in the Can the relUred list Of OlULCErs in the Can adian Militia. He made. application to ‘be reinstated and placed on the Reserve list. On Nov. 20 he received rotice from the Militia Departmant that ke had been givem ‘his rank of Captain, again,.and had been placed on the list of "Reserve Officers." BUSINESS AS USUAL ."" v""' pURE Allen Lineâ€"Wm. Forbes, agent, GRIMSBY.â€"I am desired to express the appreciation of this Line for the patronage and support extended to* them not only in their passenger but freight going between this point and British ports. They now recognlz,gaf this fruit belt as a valuable feeder for them and are giving it their be" f attention. As their agent here, ‘¥ have to express my thanks for the business given me on their account, being soley on account of the prestâ€" age and safety of the Allen Line and request a continuance. The Chris mas sailings are from St. John,. to »Liverpool ‘as follows: _ _ }° The Hesperian, 10,919 tons, Drc 4. Scandinavian, 12,099 tons, Dec. 11. Grampian, 10,947 tons, Dec 25. All large boats, all baggage checked through to boat om which you will find it on going on board. Rates, etc. I will be pleased to give on applicaâ€" tion. From the commandeering of 80 many of the Canadian steamshins I The date of the hearing of the Annexation Plans, by. the ‘Ontario Railway Board has been . changed from December 2 to December 9. It will take place in the Council Chamâ€" bers, GRIMSBY. *o. ce Everything in Fishâ€"We are introâ€" ducing smoked salmon fillets, a very tasty lineâ€"not too strong fish flavor. Also trout, B. C. _ salmon, â€" halibut, white fish, plaice, smoked haddies, fillets and kippers. All to arrive Thursday. Wells, grocery, phone 3. The ladies of St. Alban‘s Guild, Beamsville, will hold their â€" annual sale of work in the Town Hall, on Tuesday, Dec. 8, high tea at 5.30, 35c. Fancy and useful articles and homeâ€" made articles, music in the evening; admittance to hall free. : l Hear Charles McGregor, the »scotâ€" tisgh baritone of the Maple Leaf Quar tette, Gait, sing the Songs of Scotâ€" land at the St. Andrew‘s Concert in St. JTohn‘s church, Monday the 2C He will pleasse you. : is oo SAWING WOODâ€"I have jus: purâ€" chased a new eight horse power gasâ€" oline voodâ€"sawing and feedâ€"cutting outft and am prepared to fl1l all orâ€" ders for sawing wool and cutting feed on short notice. .All work guarâ€" auteed to be done uilieckly and â€" in first class shape. A. L. Griffin, top of GRIMSBY +~Mountain â€"Road, . Teleâ€" phone 120. Tin Ladies Aid and Young People‘s Societies o. St. John‘s Presbyterian Church, will give a St. Andrew‘s Sup per and Concert, on Monday, N v. 30. Supper will} be served in the Board Room and Basement from 5.3v â€"to â€" o‘cluck, to be folluowed by a concert and lecture in the church. Miss Walâ€" ker. of GRIMSBY and Charles _ Mcâ€" Gregor, :1 the Maple Leaf Quartette, Ga‘t, will render _ several . Scotch somigs. _ Come and hear them sing. Admission 25¢. e The annual Christmas sale of useâ€" ful and fancy articlee will be held in St. Andrews Parish Hall, under the auspices of the Guild on Thurs= day, Nov. 26, beginning at 3 pm. and continuing on into the evening. Aflei noon tea will be served, price 10c¢, Homeâ€"made bread, cakes, pies, candy etc. Dolls beautifully dresse, dols clothes and outfits. Aprons of every descâ€"iption, plain and fanc,, big and little, Articles suitable for Christima_s gifts will be on sale atreasonable prices. ‘A progranme of music. § was unable to place a number _ .of passengers and regret to know parâ€" ties went to the cities to book _ on other Canadian routes, as local agencies should have the preference. I am Canadian and British first. 1 desire to see the same principle ap plied locally, when as good service can be given. Theatre, Hamilton Week commencing Nov. 30 Ladies‘ Matinee Daily Hazel Crosby, the Tetrazini of Burlesque and that Funny Fellow § A VOYV : Broadway Girls Free by mail on receipt of price. Germany and The Next War, by Gen. Von Bernhardi .......50c How Germany Makes War, by Gen. Von Bernhardiâ€".........70c Great War Book, by London Daily ChRhroni¢tlée,\s.;%.i%i@inc..;.." 000 Secrets of the German War Office, DÂ¥X Kart Graves ~...........$1.50 Imperial Germany, by Prince Von BUIOW ... wia is citkiaxs is ss. . s 100 The Russian Army From Within _..:xÂ¥ir?ir.¢a.=*..;" o0 The German Army From Within‘~..;.ss.r4rirrarrar>n~. . I00 Germany‘s Swelled Head, by Emil Reich ;1 /.syi}es surs.s>.s.~" 400 War and Culture, A Reply to Prof. Munsterberg ..........:... .. .. 856C Campaign Round Leige ......30¢ Inâ€" The Firing Line ......:.;.30¢ Forty Years After Story of~ the AL. K. HALL Francoâ€"German War ... How The War Began ... A Bcrap ~of Paper ......;. The Mainsprings of Russia Nelson‘s Universe Atlas World *3 i We is iir is t e dn s 6. Everybody‘s Atlas of The AVOPIE ..iil.:ilr%?.sgavi~svk, Postage Stamps accepted payment. CLOKE‘S Bookshop BOOKS ON THE GREAT WAR BUSINESS AS USUAL 16 West King Street Hamilton, Ont THE INDEPENDENT. (Alcohol) ‘anadian steamships The of ~‘The 30c 30c the 30¢ 30c 30c 70c 10C in : J. H. HOUSSER DEAD _ John H. Housser, secretary and {fine-g)f_the directors of the Masseyâ€" Harris company, died very suddenly at his home in Toronto Sunday night, following a brief illness of acute indigestion, aged 65 years. He was at the office of the company by which he was employed on ‘Friday, â€"and. the announcement of his death came as %surprise to most of: his friends in all parts of Canada where he: was ?own. In addition to his business onnections, the _ deceased..took an ictive interest in thurch and social life in Toronto. He was prominentâ€" ly identified with the Methodist church, which suffers a severe loss in his death. Mr. Houser was born at Beamsâ€" ville in 1849 and received his educaâ€" tion at the local schools. For a short time he taught school in _ the County of Lincoln and in 1869 enâ€" tered the dry goods business at St. Catharines. Since 1872 he has been connected with the agricultural imâ€" plement industry, which claimed his enthusiastic attention. First he reâ€" presented A. Harris, Son & Company of. Brantford at Beamsville; soon, however, going to the Brantford ofâ€" fice. In 1880 he went to Winnipeg as assistant manager for the firm, conâ€" tinuing in a similarâ€"position for the Masseyâ€"Harris company after the amalgamation of 1891. He was trans ferred to Brantford in 1894 and to the Toronto office in 1895 and since 1901 has been director and secretary of the Masseyâ€"Harris company. Publicâ€"spirited Man While in Winnipeg, Mr. Housser took an active part in public affairs, serving as parks commissioner, pubâ€" lic school trustee and license comâ€" missioner. In Toronto he gave conâ€" siderable attention to the bureau of municipal research, being a member of the executive board and a member of the transportation committee of the Canadian Manufacturers‘ associaâ€" tion. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Yacht club and of other clubs and of the Masonic order. When he found freedom from these many activities he sought recreation in bowling, horseback riding and motoring. He was married in 1874 to Mary Jane Broughton, of Brantâ€" ford. > Mr. Housser is survived by his wife and three children, two sons, Harry and Fred, in Toronto, and one daughâ€" ter, Mrs. Parsons, wife of a prominent contractor in Regina, Sask. John Young, reeve, went to Toronâ€" to on Monday, by appointment, to interview Mr. McLaren, ‘Chief Enginâ€" eer of Highways, in regard to extend ing the county roads from the west to this township. J. W. and Mrs. Springstead and their daughter Della leave on Tuesâ€" day for an extended trip through IlIlnois, Minnesota and Dakota,. they expect to be away for a month. The Ladies Aid Society of Ker churchâ€" met on Wednesday at â€"the home of Mrs. James Ridge. The Hydro Electric Power Co. are stringing the cables on the new line. The Methodist Sunday school will bold their annual Xmas entertainâ€" ment on Tuesday night before Xmas. W. J. Read of Toronto, Sundayed with Rev. H. 0. and Mrs. Rodgers at the parsonage. Miss Boosby of Collingwood, has taken charge of the school in Secâ€" tion No.+5, » :. ® Hay pressers are busy tion. A large amount is ed away. § , Herbert Steward of Winona moved on Monday into one of his father‘s houses. George Tucker has moved into his new house. i f This week we offer Specials for Xmas Shoppers in Furniture, Rugs, Carpet Sweepers, etc. Every Day Adds Something New â€" _ to the Christmas Stock _ Down Comforters, regular $7.50 for $5.95. Scotch Flannelette Sheet, finished both ends, clearing at $1 25 to $1.75. Scotch Flannelette Twilled Sheets $1.75 to $2.25. 3 [n the Furniture Department you will find many practical Xmas gifts. You will profit by your choice now for later delivery. This week our Specials are: Music Cabinsts, Fumed Leather Chairs, Ladies‘and Gents‘ Writing Desks. § ABINGDON in this secâ€" being shippâ€" . _ HAWKE, Grimsby ~Dec. 31,‘14 W. Manson, N. GRIMSBY, Dec. 31,‘14 Jas. D. Stuart, Grassies, Dec. 81,‘16 Mrs. R. Moffatt, Grassies Dec 31,‘15 Alfred Joslin, Vinemount, Nov. ‘15 G. M. Swoeet, Smithville, Dec. 31,‘14 S. J. Feren, GRIMSBY, Jan R. A. Wilcox, Windsor, . Dec Isaac C. Nelson, Smithville, And Yet It Will Not Cost You a Cent s H O W ? Simply by Purchasing Rexall Toilet and Medicinal Goods and other Rexall Products at the Rexall Stores Over 400 Rexall Storesâ€"the Best Drug stores in Canadaâ€"are contributâ€" ing FIVE PER‘CENT of all the Rexall Goods _ they purchase from. October 15 to December 31, to the Canadianâ€"Patriotic Fund. _ Therefore, every time you spend a quarter or half dollar for a â€"Rexall product you are helping to swell this Fund, and besides, you are helping keep Canadian work people employedâ€"two most worthy objects at the present time. 4 The Rexall Stores of Canada ask for your assistance to make their Fund a big one, and right here in Grimsby we want all the help you can give to make the contribution from the Rexall Store of our town dne that we can be proud of. ‘ â€" 15 to December you spend a qus swell this Fund, employedâ€"two 1 The Rexall & and you assume no risk in buying them for, if by any chance you are not well satisfied, we will refund your money. k List of REXALL products, the purchase of which will materially assist in raising a big fund for the Humane Work of the Canadian Patriotic Orâ€" ganization, free at any store. All Rexall Products are being sold at the same price they were before the War. REXALL TOILET GOODS AnmD REXALL REMEDIES ARE MADE iN CANABA AND ARE THE BEST THAT SCiIENCE CAN PRODUCE ou Can Help the Canadian Patriotic Work of Relief Hamilton College of Music WM. M. STEWART, Druggist Grimsby Will now enroll a few beginners and to start pupils, we will give away F] Case and Bow, or Mandolin w lessons. PAID UP LIST Make applications at once to Hamilton Colâ€" lege of Music, 34 James street north, or to A. Wallace, representative, care of THE INDEâ€" PENDENT, Grimsby, Ontario. _ Are Opening Their Second Term At A. 0. F. Hall, Grimsby. We teach afternoon and evenings The Rexall Store 3l 31 "IG THEâ€" WEDNESDAY,.NOVEMBER 25, 1914 G. M. Beamer, GRIMSBY, Dec Miss Zimmerman, GRILMSBY, 40c and 45¢ Curtain Nets in strip and check designsâ€" Clearâ€" ing 29¢. & 3 x 4 Axminster and Wilton Rugs. ~Reguâ€" lar $42 for $31. Bissels C a rpe t Sweepers from $2 75 to $4 50. Comforters, reguâ€" lar. $2 to $4.50 for $1.50 to $3.50. 25 Axminster Rugs. Regular â€" $2.25 for $1.49. â€" 13 Wilton Rugs. Reg. $3.75 for $2.85. FREE one Violin, with each course of as ai ={1915 canro inducement Ontario Dec. 31 3 * 1‘5 31,‘15