checker players eeven, drove to seven o'clock, together with the At- wood stalwarts gathered in the OC. O. F, Hall, each side eager for the bat- sult. Atwood Won Wm. Robb" 0 . Simpson 1 G. Lochhead 6 A. M. Sweeton 2 Alex. Struthers 2 Geo. Gordon 4 J. Graham 6 21 a Atwood playors are looking for a team that will make it more interest- ing Eiwood Checker Players Victor: | _. fous in the 'Return Match. Friday evening last Gu Tsiowel ee to win. Mr. Robt. begs number of gees was appointed to keep account of the score, and after playing six games each the sa was the re- Listowel Won ~=-- Drawn. Robt. Ferguson 5 1 Alex. George 8 2 Alex. Keith 0 0 Chas. Cavell 4 0 Jos. Spencer ° 2 2 A. Ash 0 2 H. Spence 0 0 14 7 MONKTON. Mrs. Ellacott i os * an visiting friends in Wood Miss Lizzie "a is at present vis- iting friends in Atwood. Mr. Jno. Ritz made a business trip to Stratford on Monday. Mr. Archie Holmes is wearing a broad smile these days. It's a boy. Miss Ida Woolacott of Logan, is the guest of Mrs. Jno. Woolacott, of town. . Migs Ordelia Ronnenberg is spend- ing a week visiting with friends in Mitchell. Mr. M. McBeth of Milverton, was in town Tuesday in the interest of his paper. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Hanson and son, spent Sunday with friends in Fullarton. Miss Cullen of Listowel, is the guest of Mrs. Wesley Holman the past week. Quite a storm swept over our vill- age on Tuesday and delayed a num- Ser of our trains. Miss Mole, of near Brodbagen, is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. Bauer for a couple of weeks. Mr. Rosey of Minnesota, was the guest of his brother-in-law, Mr. Ern- est Martin on Saturday. Mrs. RB. McCullough and Mrs. R. Golightly and daughter, Marjorie, are visiting with friends around Lis- towel, Mrs. Jno. White and daughter O!- five, arrived home Friday evening af- ter a few weeks visit with friends at Granton. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Hamilton, returned home on Friday evening from Millbank, where they have been visiting friends. Mr. John Woolacott has secured a position ag traveller for the Pedler Shingle Co. London. We wish him every success. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Holmes gave a party to their young friends on Tues- . day evening and on Wednesday eve- ning Mr. and Mrs. Bectel gave one. Mr. Jno. Barllet of the 14th con. Logan, has sold his farm to Mr. Jno. Ritz of our town. Mr. Berlett has purchased another farin from Mr. Brown on the 17th con., Elma. We are sorry to report the serious illness of Mrs. Jno. Partridge of the boundary east, on Tuesday she went through an operation and we hope with skillful treatment and tender care she will soon be around again. Mr. and Mrs. A. Chalmers enter- tained a large number of young people at their home on Friday eve- ning. Progressiye euchre was play- ed until twelve o'clock when a dain- ty lunch was served. The remain- der of the evening was spent in dan- cing. It was a most enjoyable even- ing spent by all. The farmers' institute meeting was held Thursday, February 9th, after- noon and evening in Erskine's hall. At the afternoon session, Mr. Thos. Hammond was appointed chairman and after afew remarks called on Mr. J. M. McCallum, president cf the association for an address subject "The draught horse on the farm" which he explained thoroughly ; then the chairman called on Mr. T. M. Lewis, of Burford, who gave an ex- cellent address on " Corn and the Silo" also " Fitting cattle and pigs for the market. In the evening Mr. Hammond again took the chair and after a short address called on Miss Smith for a piano ¢ lo, after which Harvey Lloyd, cuinedian of Toronto, appeared and entertained for a few minutes in his usual good manner and throughout the evening kept the audience in roars of laughter with his comic singing and witty acting. Mre. F. W. Watts of Clinton, was then called and gave an sddress on "Happiness in the Home" which was listened to very attentively. Then the care of orchards and when to prune and when to spray for insects and fungus diseases of the orchard was the subject of the thoughtful ad- dress by Mr.T. M. Lewis of Burford. Mr. McCallum then gave an address on agriculture and how to interast the girland boy on the farm which was highly appreciated by all pres- ent. The meeting was then brought to acloss by singing the National Anthem, Mise Winnie Burke, of Donegal, is visiting her cousin, Mise Marjorie Stevenson. Misses Mildred and Florence Wherry spent a few days of last week visiting frisnas in Listowel. Mrs. J. B. Biach, of the 14th con., of Elma, is enjoying a prolonged visit this winter with friends in tha west and British Columbis. Quite adversity of opinion prevails while the proposed new tariff arrange- ments are being discussed on all sides by all classes ' but the proof of the pudding will bein the eating of . it." W.H. Grosz & Co UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMEBS Night calls promptly attended to. Phone 109, Residence on Wallace Bt. LISTOWEL. Methodist Church Notice. 11 a.m. The pastor will =" missionary sermon on " Lord hath need of bim."' 19-31. [n, the evening the subj. will be on "The Modern Dance." > ---- Two Montreal men had theirskulls fractured by ice falling from buildings in different parte of the city. Luke The storm was yery severe in Wes- tern Ontario, and the Decew Falls and Hydro-Electric power lines were affected. Children Ory FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA Kineton Catholics bade Archbishop Gauthier good-bye, and presented him with a purse of $2,000 in gold. The priests of the diocese presented his Grace with a gold cross. BUTCHER SHOP The Leading Meat Shop for the Following Pork Sausage, Lamb, A call solicited. All cured Meats. Highest Cash Price paid for Hides, RR J. WALKER, Proprietor. Beef Pork; r+) Bologna, Veal < Sensall; Ont. Feb. 14.--Fire early this morning wiped' out ore the whole of the north side of King-st., complete! y sauce the following MeDonnell's hardware store, Rannie's dry goods store. Drysdale's shoe store. Palmer's restaurant. Mann's barber shop. MeArthbur's hardware. The Commercial Hotel. Exploding cartridges in the hard- ware store bombarded the whole neighborhood. Missionary. Banquet. A missionary banquet is being ar- ranged for by the committee appoint- ed for that purpose by the several churches of this village. Banquet to be held in the basement of the Pres- byterian Church on the evening of Friday, March 3rd. Two excellent speakers have been secured, Mr. R.|f¢ D. Cameron, Government agent for Annuities and Mr. Arnupof Toronto, one of the secretaries of the Laymen Missionary Movement. These gen- tlemen will deliyer missionary ad- dresses at the banquet. All the men are cordially invited. Adrbission 25 cents. Council Minutes. The Municipal Council: of the Township of Elma, met in the Agric- ultural hall, Atwood, on Saturday, Feb. 11, 1911. Members present :--Wm. Scott, depuaty-reeve, and councillors, Wm Coates, Alex. Struthers and Samuel Smith. Moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Struthers that in the absence of the reeve, Mr. Scott, dy.-reeve, be ap- pointed reeve pro-tem. Carried. The minutes of last meeting were read, approved and signed by reeve pro-tem and clerk. Communications were read from the Salvation Army for assistance and also from Rev. I. A. McKelvey, Trowbridge, re licences for pool rooms. Moved by Mr. Coates seconded by Mr. Struthers that the Treasurer's sureties be accepted as follows : him- self in the sum of $8600 00 and Cy- rus Harvey, William Robb, Charles McMane, James Mitchell, Jno. Cowan and George Hurst in the sum of $3000.00 each. Carried. During the reading of the auditor's report reeve Hamilton entered and took his seat. Moved by Mr, Scott seconded by Mr. Struthers that the auditor's re- port as now read be adopted and that the clerk be instructed to have 200 copies of the abstract statement prin- ted and that the auditors be paid the sum of $15.00 each. Carried. Moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Scott that the report of the en- gineer on the "Mann Drain" as_ ser- yed by the municipality of Grey be now read. Carried. Moved by Mr. Smith seconded by Mr. Scott that the report of the en- gineer on the "Mann Drain" as now read be left over for further action. Carried. Moved by Mr. Scott seconded by Mr. Coates that Jas. Ruston be paid the sum of $1388.00 as full payment of balance for work on "The Boyle Drain Improvement." Moved by Mr. Scott seconded by Mr. Struthers that the reeve and clerk issue orders for the payment of a number of accounts. Carried. Moyed by Mr. Scott seconded by Mr. Coates that the council do now adjourn to meet again at the call of the reeve. Carried. Gxo. LocHHEAD, Clerk. _ Ottawa has 564 typhoid fever cas- es. Col. John A. McGillivray, died at Guelph. wa Students of Trinity favor removal to Queen's Park. Children Cry FOR E.ETCHER'S CASYORIA The new rates on siséping cars takes effect to-day. Dr. Boyle, Proyincial Archaeolo- gist, died Tuesday. Mr. David McNicoll explained the C. P. R. plans to business men. Jack Erskine ard "Babe" Adams were mourdered at Taber, Albertu. Policeman Demeules of Montreal, gallantly rescued nine persons from a burning building. The Coroner's jury at Collingwood found Pearl Smith responsible for the death of ber child. Children Ory FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA Mrs. Wm. Marshall, of Hamilton, Mrs. Wm. Brown and Mrs. Hurd of Burlington inherit $250,060 'by the death of ee Wn, = Mall- my # t Peanites Oo ® Ronis of the many josvas the Can- 'adian winter form the predominating' feature of the February issue of and Gun in Canada, published by W. J. Taylor, Limited,- Woodstock, Ont. A snowshoe tramp is not only enjoy- able but likewise health-giying and as a recreation cannot be surpassed. When such a tramp can be taken in the winter woods, which have charms and glories all their own, the fascin- ations of the outing are unequalled, and he who has failed to indulge in such pastime has missed much that goes to make life worth living. Be- yond the winter joys there is so much well worthy ofattention. Hunt- ing in the Fand of the Caribou--New foundland--well describes the attrpe- tion of that island to the big game hunter ; while the advantages of Que- bec, of Novs Scotia, of British Col- umbia and of both old and New On- tario for game and game fish are re- corded by those who have had exper- ience and recount their experiences for the pleasure and profit of their fellow sportsmen. "An illustrated de- scription of a portion of the moun- tain section of the Grand Trunk Paci- fic goes to show that in scenic beau- ties Canada's new transcontinental is going to rival any other route. There is also a wealth of further articles on sporting matters and the large army of trapshooters will be particu- larly interested in an illustrated ac- count of the Hamilton Winter Tour nament. Altogether this number has only to be seen to recommend itself, as the finest exponent-of Canadian outdoor life in its many phases now published. North Perth Orangeman El- ect Officers for Year. The Loyal Orange County Lodge of North Perth met in the Orange Hall, Listowel, on Tuesaday, Feb. and, considering the very unfavorable conditions of the roads, was exceed ingly well attended, about forty votes being present, besides quite ga large number of visiting members. County Master Joseph Johnston, as usual, was in his place, no snow blockade being suflicient to detuin him from the call of duty. The officers for the current*year are: Bro. H. B. Morphy, K. s Thos. J. Sproule, Deputy county master ; Bro. S. S. Rothwell, chap- lain; Bro. Alex. Wetherhead, treas- urer ; Bro. Geo. Raines, secretury ; Bros. F. A. Sewell and George F. Thompson, lecturers ; Bro. Thomas Cruickshank, director of ceremonies. The county of North Perth will celebrate the coming 12th of July in the town of Palmerston. W.F. Thompson Honored by East Zorra Friends. HANDSOME PRESENTATION WAS MabE to Him Last Nicut--- AN ENJOYABLE AFFAIR. The residents of East Zorra town- ship turned out in a body, as well as many people from the surrounding country, to attend the evening's pleasure, which succeeded the pres- entation to Mr. W. F. Thompson, ex- Reeve of the township, of a silvertea set, together with a satchel and gold- headed umbrella to Mrs. Thompson, last night. The presentation was subscribed by East Zorra friends. Mr. Thompson's house was filled with friends, when Mr. John McLev- in took the chair and called upon Mr. Wm. Apple, reeve of Tayistock, to read the address to Mr. Thompson. This address spoke in glowing terms of Mr. Thompson's work as reeye and his geniality and kindness as a neighbor. The presentation was made by Messrs. W.. B. Murray, Geo. A. McKay, H. Marks and E. W. Town, and after this ceremony was over, an excellent program was giyed, consisting of speeches, songs and stories. The soloists of the evening were Miss Bothwell and Messrs W. Farrell and E. W. Town, and their singing was enthusiastically applaud- ed. Mr. Farrell also gave some dan- ces, which were much enjoyed. The guests included many county councillors, and some Woodstock friends and these declare that they never spent a better time than they had last night. After the program dancing began and it was not until the sun was showing signs of the approach of day that this stopped and the gathering ispersed. It will be a long time before those present forget February 8rd, 1911. The "Inland Printer' announces} that a paper has been started at the United States Asylum for the Insane at Mattewan. It is gotten up by the inmates, and called "The Weekly Loonstic." We have never met the editor, but we have met lots of chaps, who thought they could run any loca paper better than the editor, who had the | been on the job for years. They curred onTuesday morning, Feb. 7th in her 94th year. She was born in Treland, but came to Canada forty- six years ago and haslived in Elma ever since. She lived under the reign of six sovereigns, and was be- loved 'by all- who knew her for her i death ot Mrs. Jane Gilmer oo- WINTER TERM AT: LISTOWEL. BUSINESS. COLLEGE opetied with an Inereauae os PSST STs sss... ee kindly qualities. She wasa stranger to sickness and her demise was due to the gradual breaking up of forces which comes with old age. Her hus- band died before she left the old son, fifteen grandchildren and twenty- five great-grand-children. The fun- eral took place on = and was largely attended. Will be great City. The story of Winnipeg is one of the most marvellous and impressive records of growth on the continent. Thirty-five years ago Winnipeg's pop- ulation was lees than 1,000, and the school attendance was only 35 pupils ; it was buta post of the Hudson's Bay Company, without churches, strests or railroads, und but a few years previously the Indians chased herds of Buffaloacross the prairie where the city now stands. It is now the rail-road and business centre of the Canadian West. Twenty-two rail- way tracks radiate from it, and the C.P. R. yard there, with its 120 miles of sidings, is the largest in the world controlled by a single corporation. Winnigeg is the chief central point of the Canadian Northern and Grand Trunk Pacific railway systems--these roads having just built a Union Station at a cost of $1,509,000. Three thousand six hundred rai:way employees reside in the city. The streets of the city are generally awide the principle ayenues being 132 feet, 120 miles of streets are paved with asphalt, block and macadum. The area of 13.990 acres has been covered by 185 miles of sewers, water mains have been laid down since the city's incorporation 36 years ago. ------ Canadian Woman Achieves Success. The many friends of Dr. Jean P. C.;!Sproule will be delighted to learn _|county master, by acclamation ; Bro, that at the January examinations in London she obtained the degree of M.RCS. and L.R.C.P. and achieved the distinction of being the first Can- adian lady to claim theae honors. The opportunity of competing , in these examinations was thrown n to women about two years age/ and Dr. Sproule is the second woman candidate to sueceed. She began the study of medicine in the Ontario Medical College for Women, which later became merged in the Uniyersity cf Toronto, from which institution she graduated in 1907. The following year she took charge of the dispensing department in the General Hospital, and the next year became house surgeon to the de- partment of the ear, nose and throat in the same institution. Last year was spent as assistant in the office of a specialist in Toronto. It is understood that Dr. Sproule will pursye her special work in the well-known hospital foxe diseases of the throat in Golden TBire. Miss Sproule was ut one time school teacher at the 8th con. west, and her many friends will be glad to learn of her success. A Fitting Place for Conven- tion. (Weekly Sun) The city of Stratford formed fully |+ as appropriate a place for the holding of the Western convention of the dairymen as the town of Perth form- ed for the assembling of the Eastern convention. To the county of Perth, in which Stratford is situated, there has, according to President Scott, come more prizes for cheese than to any other area of equal dimensions in Canada. While, too, the county as a whole does not bulk so largely as some other counties in the prov- ince in volume of cheese product, there is one township in it that cer- tainly has a unique record. This is Elma, Elma, according to Mr. Torr- ance, M.P.P., produced no less _ than balf a million dollars worth of cheese |® last year, and the cheese buyer's tro- phy for the best finished cheese at the annual exhibition held inconnec- tion with the Western convention, according to Hon. Mr. Montieth, been won three fimes on cheese made in that township--twice by Miss Morrison and once, at the exhibition held a short time ago, by B. F. How- ~" . Tt Elma was only Emma, envious townships would be calling. 'Whoa, Emma." i St. Alban's Church Notice. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. Evening Prayer, 7 p.m. should apply for a position on the Mattewan. Z. } - Rev. H. B. Ashby, Incumbent. country. She is suryived by one ee ee ee 'oes eee ee ee ee tendance of 75% over 1910. Students may enter at any. time. Send for free catalogue to EDWIN G. MATTHEWS, PRINCIPAL. PEEPLES EEE EEE Et Tees MEDICAL .C. McMane, M. B. Toronto. L.R.C. P, Lon, M. BR. C. 8. England Office upstairs in the Bee Block. 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Feed them while warm, but not while hot. Do this for the morning meal. For the mid-day meal give the hens some green food, such as beets, carrote, cabbages or the like, as much as they, will eat up in an hour or so. The cabbage may be suspended from % string, and the roots cut in two. At night give corn, whole or cracked, which bas been warmed through in the oven. This like the fried oats, should be fed warm, not hot. Through out the day. give plenty of water' from which the chill has been remoy ed, renewing the supply as may be necessary. It will nof be many days after this method of feeding has been employed, before the hens will go * singing about their task of producing eggs, The combinations of elements in the oats, reinforced by the fate in the lard or tallow, seems to be just what is needed to start the egg-pro- Sueing organs oh action, '