et THE 'ST RATFO ORD sg 'ee on a SERVICE : & ' cash and carry . ee Fabs * 60c¢ § Kee Th Lemon Oil, snadinns ag p @ dette ©. 3c ' ; Electric Polisher for Tent. Gutter--Dublin ree, Home Town ee ae 30c Minute Tapioca, reg. 'aie. 2 : pkgs. a 3 25 | ~ ~ Diced weal; Sitmneid Mar "$ , POWi ngs os INS. 6 oe ae 25¢c ; Corn, Northern Brand, 2 y ie tins a 1 Sc 5 - " * Wax Beans, 2 2 || Circulating $e Spec Sc r ear oe At Home Set $3¢ Set Onions 3 Ibs. oe 3 25¢e A < Special price in quantities. : Pastry Flour 24 Ibs. Euenste «< .e Shoe Polish, 2in1...... 2 tins 25e oe Seedless Raisins 2 Ibs. 23¢ Zebro Liquid Stove Polish ... 15¢ ee Dates, new Sairs ........2 Ibs. 19¢ Cheese, new,ilb. =. Sete e Prunes, large size: 2 Ibs. 25e; 3 Old, : 30¢ ee bs. . Jelly Powders .... . 4 pkgs. 25e Pep, Bran Flakes, Rice Aten Corn Starch ....... 3 pkgs. 25e Monies Wheat .... 2 pkgs. 25¢ Laundry Starch ........... 2 Ibs. 19¢ Bi oe ibe. $8 saad a 100 Ths. $5.25; 10 : td Butter, choice, Ib... 30e | Teing Sugar ............ aed 9 ee meee pe aaa jer Ses eee _ | Rolled Oats, fine flake 7 Ibs. 25¢ Ap ic Oia, aatthags «oes Heinz Catsup, PES bottle ...19¢ Robinhood Oats, Rapid .... 21c aves Barley . py ghia seg ibs. 25¢ China Bic. QUALITY | WEEK-END SPECIALS 'Caustic Soda, Gilletts, 5 Ibs PRICE s Phone 2620 _ 'BINKLEY & McDONALD 27 Market Place DISTRICT PIONEER | A Fenian Raid veteran and a quietly away dt) his home in Gads- hill on Wednesday in the _per- son of William Patterson, farmer ana one of the most prom- inent men of that township. Al- though Mr. Pattcrson had been iil 'for over two weeks with a seneral breakdown, it was not thonght ser- ious until Monday evening when he suffered a tally this morning. ; Mr. Patterson, who was born in the province of Quebec eighty-seven years ago, came to this district with his parents when a child and set tled on a plot of land which is now a part of this city. It is »elieved that the plot on which they settied is the site on which St. James' An- glican Church now stands. Mr. Pat- ; terson when a young man, enlisted in Stratford and took part in the Fenian raids in 1866. He came back to this. district then and 50 years ago was united in marriage to Miss Jane Drown, also a daughter of pioneer parents, and they removed to Ellice Township, where they settled. Part of his farm, Lot 8, Concession 8, from which he retired several years ago, had to be cleared of 'brush before it was pos- sible to do any cultivating. For many years he had been a faithful member of St. James's Anglican Church of this city. Surviving him besides his wife are three daughters, Mrs. (Dr.) T. Drown, Staffa: Mrs. John Oliver, Hearst, New Ontario; Mrs. Janes Wilton, Stratford; one son. W. J. Patterson of Ellice; one hroiher, John - Patterson, sister, Mrs. McKrinsty, of Bradford. The funeral will take place on Fri- day afternoon from his late home, Lot 8, Concession 8, Ellice, with interment in Avondale Cemetery. pioneer resident of Ellice passed -- retir ed stroke which ended fa- . Collingwood; -one: Evidence that emplovanien ae _tions in Canada are improving is accumulating, according to informa- tion collected by the Department of Labor at Ottawa. Employment fig ures collected by the Dominion Bur eau of Statistics, shows that increas- ing numbers of men are being ab- sorbed in agriculture and industry. -Requests for direct relief in cases of distress owing to lack of work are becoming fewer, Hon. G, D, -- Robertson, Minister of Labor, states. This condition, it is felt, is due partly to an increase in available erapioyes ment and partly to the restriction of -- immigration which has been in eee fect since last Autumn. : -- NICKLE SILVER STAIN RESISTING Cutlery Teaspoons, doz Dessert Spoons, doz.. ..... ......2.80 Dessert FPorks,-dod....:..-.......c: 2.80 - Table Spoons, each................ 28c Dessert Knives, doz....:... ..... 3.00 Table Knives, doz........:2..:..... 3.60 -- ----_-- +. Dessert Knives: Firth's Stain- less Blade, doz...... ..... Table Knives, doz J L. BRADSHAW CHINA HALL As a general rule don't let it grow under their feet. * * * The real pleasure from a new ear begins after it has a few bumps and | Before that you worry for} scratches. fear it won't stay looking like new. | % * * Generally speaking, a man becomes | two reasons; either he hasn't a wife, or he a member of a club for one of has, * * * "Say Doctor," said Mrs. you collect the fee from Mrs. ; bags I at 'er. BUY THE T.V.B. WHOLE WHEAT Loar. = Partridge Sanitary & Heating Engineers Stratford and Toronto ae SS -- Plumbing, Heating, Sheet Metal Work and Roofing Phone 1257 29 Ontario Mel as 115-w _ business. AND isn't there @ great deal of pleasure in There is not only this personal pleasure, but your | Our Job Printing | | _ Always combines an artistic sense with technical skill. a - appreciate the Craftsman entrusted to our printers. "mers has a mark of--Distinction. Pa : ae re BUSINESS 'CARDS, LETTERHEADS ~ ; INVOICES AND STATEMENTS eve a silent influence on your RSE poe tell much more about the char- acter 3 your business than you may imagine| " A phone call will bring a PEST URE to your place of aa he Fletcher Johnston Press PUBLISHERS AND PRINTERS -like appearance and uniformity of the work Every piece of i prnans panded to our custo- ie use of good printing. Users of Printing T.V.B. Bread Ct "Just Over the River" Phone 2345 _ C. N. Coal Consumption ( Consumption of coal by the Can- adian National Railways forms the subject of questions placed on the order paper of the House of Com- mons by R. K. Smith (Cons., Cum- -- berland). Mr. Smith asks what quan--- tity of coal was consumed by the Canadian National System in Canada during the fiscal year 1930-31, with the countries of origin. A second -- question asks the consumption by Rabber Heels Real foot com fort from lve ty, wpringy rubber heels. ERR DD VTQMOowo@a@wT_ WS | ae Shoe Repair the Canadian National Railways-on -- their United States lines during the same period. Mr. Smith also asks questions in regard to coal consumption in Can- ada. He wishes to know the total consumption during 1930-31, the quantity of imports and the amounts > paid under drawback items of the Customs. VERY EXPLICIT Motorist: "Is it very far to the next town?" Native: "Well, it seems | further'n it is, but it ain't." os ago 118 Ontario St, Phone 94 TE COAL tag Size CO. a * * | Spring is near, | off a pedestrian, * = * There is no use trying to joke with | some women. The other day a neigh- heard a pretty good conundrum bor and decided to try it on his wife. ' mule?" he asked, "No," she replied. "I know you are, | but I don't know why." * * * | Two spinsters were discussing men. | 'Which would you prefer in your hus- band--wealth, ability or appearance?" asked one. | "Appearance," replied the | 'And the sooner the better." fh oe BOOMERANG lw hen a bit of sunshine hits ye, After passing of a cloud, | When a fit of laughter gits ye | And yer spine is feelin' proud. Don't forget to up and fling it At a soul that's feelin' blue, For the minute that ye sling it, It's a boomerang to you. ot oe * STRONGLY SUSPECTED '"¥ am laying a trap for my wife!" he | p explained, From the stairs to a _ gossiping friend And expression most pained As he watched the young husband | descend, "My boy," his friend said, "what| fault or defect compelled you to vice? --You're laying a trap--then what do you suspect?" te) suspect," smiled "some mice!" * Has subtle the husband, * bd He: I lead a regular dog's life. She: Yes. You come home with | muddy feet, make yourself comfort- |able before the hearth, wait until you are fed and then growl, * * * Medium: I hear the knocking of your late wife! Patron: Who's she knocking now? *s In the good old days a hard driver referred to the boss. Nowadays he's the fellow who steps along at 60 an hour. * * * "Don't worry," said the lawyer to the slowly sinking old gent who was making his will, "just leave everything to me." "Well you may get most of it," sighed the client, "but I did want my wife and daughter to share in the re- mainder." * * Grandma--My dear, a girl would not have thought of going without * grass widows 'Iggin, when Money- 'opes yer won't ferget as 'ow it were my boy as threw the brick as the motorist said - | when he sounded his horn two yards "Do you know why I am like a other. the friend looked at him with | de-! stockings to attract the men in my day. Stepping Stella-----No, but I'll bet they twisted a wicked hoop. * * ~ And then there's ettes because he disliked the smell of burning cork. * 7 We happened recently to be drawn | into an argument on prohibition. "Alcohol takes the varnish off furni- ture," said the dry. alcohol will do." " are wearing away," said the wet. "That shows what water will do." "Well," we chipped in, "our mobile radiator never froze all winter and that shows what both water and | alcohol will do. * * * yer's office and said "I want a di- vorce." Certainly," said the lawyer. "For a nominal fee I will institute proceed- ings." "What is the nominal fee?" "Five hundred dollars," he replied. "Nothing doing," retorted the lady, "T can have him shot for ten." * * * One bachelor says that an engage- ment ring and wedding ring represent a pair of handcuffs for the man who gives them. Alibis and excuses deal of furniture--or anything else, as a matter of fact. The old stand-by, "She was just looking around," has never sold a great been worked until its frayed around the edges. It's your business to turn her "looking" into buying. There is no excuse for excuses, A darky and his brown sweetheart, followed by three pickaninnies, plied to the clerk of a southern court- house for a license to wed. The clerk eyed the assemblage doubtfully. "Whose children are these?" he asked. "Dey our'n," was the response from the man. The clerk was scandalized, being jnew at his post. "You ought to be ashamed of your- | selves, waiting to get married till you have a family half grown------" "Jedge, you'll have to excuse dat," interrupted the "bride," sweetly. roads out our way is so bad!" Mother--- Your sons and daughters away from home will remember you on Mothers' Day. Have a life photograph of yourself taken and send it to them. They will appreciate it greatly. The Rogers Studio $3 Downie St. Phone 1096M. the Scotchman | who would not buy cork tipped cigar- | "That shows what | "Yes but the rocks of Niagara Falls auto- A Chicago actress came into a law- | ap-| De; | } LLIPIAITISl 1 Sport Goods Soft Balls from $50c to 1.85 Soft Ball Bats from 50c¢ to 4.25. TENNIS BALLS bar- Mitts We have some real gains in Catchers' and Gloves. J.E.Patterson 83 Downie St Phone 296 The World Moves....So Do We stratford Cartage We Move Pianos, Safes and Furniture By courteous and reliable men. PHONES: b bear PIE POL ES ge apis RRR a Res 2264 Preigie ned «is iwc ak 857 OMICS Os ee i, con heath 26 ALBERT ST. L. COOK PLUMBER AND ELECTRICIAN 110 Downle St. Phone 176 DAY AND NIGHT SERVICE TAX] PHONE 6G PHONE as ROY HUEHNERGARD HORACE B. SILLIFANT Plumbing and Tinsmithing GOOD WORKMANSHIP 332 Cambria St. Phone 1485w -, J. S. RUSSELL Registered Architect Phone 1533F Gordon Block Down & F leming Funeral Service Rooms Phone 314 Mr. Down, 308Mr. Fleming, 811. 94 'Ontario St. ge