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Sue Sm Ni P ut .\ The announcement in W. W. Cook‘s _ advertisement of this week is right to the point.. He guarantees the right _ price, service and quality.. To do this he must have the coâ€"operation of the #. Ilistri"ct.“ It is such business men as ;’ these who come.right out that require _ no prodding. The whole Weston road wants a great awakening to the fact that there is lots of business right ) here. | Mr. Cook now calls upon the people to give him a trial Let everyâ€" ‘body do their past in the great work ‘«of development. A large number of the Methodist Church members and friends met at the church last Wednesday evening. Seven sleigh loads of merry people Wenjoyed a delightful ride, returning to the church, where refreshments were partaken of and a pleasant hour spent. .A) Bala Ave School ‘ Report for the _Month of January. Sr. IV.â€"Apnnie White, Muriel Phillips, Morris Barâ€" mey, John Strong, . Rachel McLean, Clarence Fox. _ Jr. IV.â€"Mamie Leâ€" Brow, Ewart Creighton,. Elsic Pugh, Maurice Easto, Edith Moore, Ruth Roe. Sr. III.â€"Vera Swayze, Gladys ‘Waylor, May Connor, \Grace Miller, »Margaret Mewhort, Mary Sneddon. Jr. TIT.â€"Dora Easto, Ivy Clarke, Harâ€" eld Cox, Queenie Chappell, Dota Allam, Freddie (Wallace. Sr. II. â€" Marold Davis, Willie Miller, Josie Chard, George Rayner, Hilda Gibâ€" Bons, Kathleen Gibbons. Jr. II.â€"Jack Rayner, Elmy Rutledge, Willie Young, Ralph Holland, Violet Day, Vernon ‘Dueker. Sr. I.â€"Molly Taylor, Bobbie Patterson, Ernest Burlington, Violet Strickland, George Tavener, John Mewhort. Jr. I.â€"Jack Gibbons, Spenâ€" eer Gibbons,.. Frank . Tripp, Ethel Saunders, Chalmers Barrowman, Marâ€" garet Paul. Sr. Primaryâ€"Isabelle \Brown, Lela Keating, Lloyd Hill, Jack Marshall, Charlie Mount, Doris Karn. Jr. Primaryâ€"Daisy Deavitt, Henry Brown, Enlaline Cooke, Lily Lye, Frank Crayden, George Windiett. No. en roll, 265. â€"Average attendance, 220. _ Rev. J. R. Rogers is spending three days this week at Buffalo with the "Toronto Methodist Ministerial body attending the Billy Sunday Revival services. @@ Saturday evening, February 10, m crowd of 150 people gathered at Redak Heights Rink to enjoy the funny sights of reduced circumstancâ€" es Although the night was exceedâ€" imgly cold everybody seemed to have a good time. The music supplied by) tke 109th Home Guard band was & treat for skating. The prizes were awarded as follows: 1st lady‘sâ€"Miss L. Nightingale, as Cockney Flowet Girl; and lady‘sâ€"Miss Garlich, as Reduced Cireumstances; 3rd lady‘sâ€"Miss Marâ€" jurum, as Hard Times; 1st gent‘sâ€"Mr. Nightingale, as London Street Hawkâ€" er; 2nd gent‘sâ€"Master H. Smith, as Tired Tim; 3rd gent‘sâ€"Master Heaps, as News Boy. A very exciting game took place at Kodak Heights Rink on Saturday aftâ€" sernoon, February 10th, where two Mount Dennis teams met to decide which was the better.. They proved %Ate be pretty evenly matched and it was just ninp and tuck which got the victorious goal. The senior .team, weaded by D. Irons, were playing well, ®ut were evidently _not doing any Retter than the juniors, headed by G. Marshall. The goals were taken turn about, the score being â€" 2â€"2@at half aime. . Shortly after the juniors scored «ene more, which was soon evened up by the seniors to 3â€"3. However, beâ€" fore the end of the game the juniors seored again, making the score 4â€"3 in #avor of the juniors. ; The teams were as follows: Seniors: Goal, Chappell; W. Irons, R. Fordham, F. Fordham, T. Jackson, Lumiey, L. Cakes. Mr. Herbert Lodge has been apâ€" pointed leader of the choir of the Methodist Church, Mount Dennis, takâ€" imng the place of Mr. W. Collins, who resigned, having secured the importâ€" ant position as leader of the Perth Avenue Methodist Church choir. Mr. Collins was an efficient leader. His relations with the members of the choir and church â€" was of the most Rappy kind. Mr. Lodge is a worthy successor." \ \ Mr. Barrowman, Victoria Bouleâ€" vard, returned on Saturday from a two weeks‘ visit to Cobalt and other points in New Ontario. Juniors: G&. Marshall, T. Lamanâ€" tia, J. Marshall, A. Hedges, W. Stuckâ€" ‘ey, W. McDonald and J. Bruce. The judges had. some difficulty in awarding the prizes on account of the number in> dress. The prizes were ladies‘ firstâ€"Gilt jewel case; secondâ€"Silk umbrella; thirdâ€" Platâ€" ed butter dish; gents‘ firstâ€"Selfâ€"fillâ€" kag fountain pen; second, umbrella; third, set of cuff buttons, â€"clip and Mr. Wm. Legroin of Barton Avenue has returned from a brief visit at the home of his daughter, Mrs. House, Cheltenham. _At the meeting of the board of trustees of S. S. No. 28 on Thursday might a resolution was passed authorâ€" izing an increase to all the teachers of the section receiving less than $650 per annum, this being done with a view to giving the lower salaried teachers a chance to cope with the high cost of living. Despite the inclemency of the weaâ€" ther work on the new Silverthorue school is progressing very favorably. Mount Dennis L O. L. have invited the officers of Grouse Hill L. O. L. to pay them a fraternal â€"visit on ‘Thursday evening,. February 22nd. The officers of Grouse Hill are to fill ‘the chairs and put on the busiâ€" mess for the evening. Mr. David Proctor was the recipient of a silver mounted silk umbrella from the citizens of Runnymede on Monday night in recognition of his services as secretary of the York Twp. War Auxiliary. The presentation was made by Mr. William Slater, at Mr. Proctor‘s residence, 18 Gilson Ave. Hon. James Mason â€" has received $36,058.57 for the Canadian â€" Red C€ross Society during the past week. Of this, . $12,000 came from the Sackatchewan branch, $12,000 from Toronto, $3,000 from Mrs. Joseph ‘West, 73 Homewood Avenue; $1,175 from the South Mountain Women‘s Institute, and $1,131 from Victoria, FOR RED CROSS WORK MOUNT DENNIS RUNNYMEDE About forty members of the Methâ€" odist Church Sunday «School enjoyed their annugl sleigh ride on Friday afternoon last, returning to: the hall,. where the senior members of the Suns) ‘day School and church had prepared a bountiful repast, seventyâ€"five peoâ€" ple doing justice to the good things provided by the kind friends. A) soâ€" cial time was spent,â€" games and a short program were enjoyed by all. The prizes, consisting of books, were distributed to ~all _ members of the school. Words of sympathy and regret were expressed at the loss the school hnad sustained by the decease of their late leader, Mr. Burbidge. With the coâ€"operation of teacher and pupil, under the direction of the new superâ€" intendent, Mr. McMullin, Malton Sunâ€" day School will become a leading facâ€" tor in the life of. the.community. Mr. McVitty, of Victoria College, deâ€" livered a very impressive sermon on Sunday evening in the Methodist Church,; from the text, "As pants the hart for the waterâ€"brook, so longâ€" eth my soul after â€" Thee, 0 God." He emphasized the point that God alone can satisfy and make perfect a human life. Sacrament of the Lord‘s supper was administered at the close of the service, conducted by the pasâ€" tor, Rev. H. S. Warreni In spite of cold and stormy weather eightyâ€"five people turned out to . the sodial given by the Smithfiecld War Auxilary at the home of Mrs. Robinâ€" son on Thursday evening last. A miscellaneous programme was given by the different persons present, conâ€" sisting of humorous speeches, instruâ€" mental and vocal selections, also games and various guessing contests were engaged in. Mr. Roy Livingston brought a merry sleigh load. of Claireâ€" ville people, and returned with three prizes to their credit, Miss Bowman first in the donkey contest, Mr. Ross Livingston winning first in the bean jar competition. The jar was then put up for auction, the sum of $1.45 being realized. Miss Eulaline Cameron of Smithfield and Mr. Roy Livingston of Claireville carried off the honour of being first lady and gentleman in the target shooting. Refreshments were served, which brought. the pleasant evening to a close. Proceeds amountâ€" ing to $23.00 were realized after payâ€" ing all expenses. The coal situation around Lambton Mills and Islington is still serious. Local dealers are unable to get the cars on order through. Boos Bros., of Lambton,: have had two cars in during the week, dealing it out in small lots so as to make the precious black nuggets go as far as possible. On account of insufficient heat the Lambton school had‘to close for a few hours on Monday and Tuesday. Isâ€" lington deglers have no coal in stock. ‘Some people are having it hauled out from the city, paying for the extra cartage.. The greenhouses around the community are suffering, and unless the situation changes in a few days will be heavy losers, as there is no use planting for early vegetables if they cannot procure fuel to force the seeds to grow. . On Monday. evening Mr. H. Roach of West Toronto gave a very interâ€" esting and instructive address to the members and friends, of the A. Y,. P. A. His subject was Dr. Archer‘s work in India, illustrated{‘ by some very fine views of the life and habits of the people, also the scenery and natâ€" ural resources of the country. A most enjoyable . evening was spent at the home of Mr.: H. Hill on February 8th, under the auspices of the Islington Women‘s Institute, beâ€" ing the occasion of their annual soâ€" cial. (A good programme was preâ€" pared by Mrs. Appleby and Mrs. Lambie, consisting of duets, solos and recitations, the following taking part: Mary Appleby and Helen Tier, who sang a lovely descriptive duet; Miss I. Anderson and\ Mrs. McKenzie, who gave very good recitations: the Misses Sinclair, Lambie and Appleby, who gave an amusing sketch entitled "A Misunderstand," which was very well rendered and produced roars of laughâ€" ter. Miss J. Dunn gave two very good readings. Everything, however, has its drawbacks and. the ladies had their‘s in. the form.of two solists who failed. to appear.' All were very sorry not to hear Miss Collins and Miss Barâ€" rett. .These two members diminished the programme, which, however, was ably filled by different ones making good speeches. 4 God Save the King was then sung. _ Then refreshments ‘were served, the 75 guests having thoroughly enjoyed the gathering, and wended their way komeward through ‘ the snowy town at the hour of 11 . o‘clock. On Monday, February 19th, the A. Y.P.A. of St. George‘s Church intend paying a visit to the Society of St. John‘s Church, West Toronto. . All the members are cordially asked to attend. ‘ The A.. Y. P. A. intend holding a sleighing, party, on Friday evening of this week: to the home of ‘Mrs. T. Johnston. ; The anniversary services held in the Methodist Church on Sunday, Februaty lith, were of unusual inâ€" terest. Dr. Crews of Toronto and Rev. ®relevan of West Toronto deâ€" livered a couple of inspiring addressâ€" es. Many of .the old members of the choir from outside points were presâ€" ent, which made the singing a speâ€" cial feature of the day. Financial returns were also good. A highly â€"esteemed resident of Woodbridge passed away at her home on Saturday, Mrs. Henry Peters, wiâ€" dow of the late Henry Peters, who for some years carried on a bakery business in the village, and was at one time_reeve. Mrs. Peters was before her marriage a Miss Griffith, of Wesâ€" ton, & sister of Mr. Frank Griffith of that town. She is survived by three sons and three daughters. A simple dessert is made by adding chopped nuts to stewed apples and serving with whipped cream. The Women‘s Institute are glad to report funds Isufficient to keep three Belgian families for a month. They also sent a donation of 26 day shirts to the Belgian Shower being held in the city this week for the reâ€" lief of the Belgian soldiers. WOODBRIDGE SMITAHFTIELD ISLINGTON The death occurred on â€"Thursday at the Victoria Memorial Hospital, Toronto, of Mary Emmeline McGee, wife of, Harrg; Ball, The deceased siiffered from a paralytic stroke and had been in the hospital about four weeks. She was born at Kimberley, Ont., fiftyâ€"seven years ago, and had been married 32 years. She is survived by her husband, three sons, Lanceâ€" Corp. George Elmer Ball, on active service, Harland and Thomas, of Toâ€" ronto, and Mrs. P. Kassack, of New Toronto, also three sisters and five brothers.. The family have resided on a farm near Humber Bay for the past seventeen years. 7 The senior pupils of the Humber Bay school held a very successful conâ€" cert in the school house on Friday evening. Rev. Mr. Partridge of Isâ€" lington gave an illustrated lecture on Serbia. The senior pupils‘ dialogue, "The Western Front," received great applause. Proceeds amounted to $20, which will be sent to the Serbian Reâ€" lief Fund Mrs. Elizabeth Dunn, an old resiâ€" dent of Humber Bay, died very sudâ€" denly on Tuesday morning. Deceased was 73 years of age. «Interment took place in Park Lawn Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong have reâ€" turned to their home in Locust Hill. Mrs. Blanchard, who was taken ill at the home of her sister, Mrs. Scoit, while attended the funeral of her moâ€" thet, Mrs. M. Canmning, is improving. Rear of Oldham‘s Hardware Store Mr. Hirons, who has been laid up with rheumatism‘ at the home of his cousin, Mrs. Scott, is recovering. Mrs. M. Alderson, Mrs. Wim. Cleâ€" ments and Mrs. J. Alderson, of Toronâ€" to, attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Canning, last Friday. Office: Weston Road, Mt. Dennis Office Hours: 8 to 10 a.m.,; 1â€"3 and 7 to 8.30 p.m. Phone: Weston 87 Agents for Peace, Economy, Victor and Brampton Furnaces Clare Bros., Hecla and Success Furnaces McClary‘s Sunshine Furnace All kinds of Roofing, Eavesâ€" _ troughing and General Tinâ€" smithing attended to. The Long Branch Ratepayers‘ Assoâ€". ciation held a successful euchre and. dance in the new school house last® evening. ~About one hundred and fifty people were present and $50 was realâ€" ized for the funds of the association.. The euchre prizeâ€"winners were Miss Lena Sanford and Mr. P; Crouse. The monthly meeting of the Thisâ€" tletown Women‘s Institute will be held in the form of a knitting tea on Wedâ€" nesday afternoon, February 21st, at 2.30 o‘clock, at the home of Miss H. Riley. All the ladies are invited to attend. A sleigh will leavye the village at 2 p.m. sharp. ; f â€"HOMEâ€"MADEâ€" Baking and Ice Cream Parlor â€"Soft Drinks Daily Papers for sale Mrs. M. C. Shaw ‘Nearly 100 auction offerings of American Herefords are on record for the past year, and the general averâ€" age stands at $335. An offer of $20,000 for the season‘s grand chamâ€" pion Hereford bull, Bocaldo 6th, was refused. Rectory Road, WESTON, Ph. 69 Phone 71 _ Manufacture The Longstaff Pump ' The Long Life Pump The Long Lifting Pump The Long Guaranteed Pump Cheapest in the Long Run We sell cheap pumps with prices to suit anyone. Well drilling a specialty. Motor Truck for long distances DR. W. E. PEARSON BURGESS BROS. TINSMITHS . 6. A. Robinsdn:“Prop. Movings handled with care 'Physici‘an, Surgeon, Etc. wWESTON PUMP WORKS _ Main Street, Weston 115 Lambton Ave. Cartage and Express HUMBER BAY LONG BRANCH HUMBERVALE THISTLETOWN R. A. WADE Confectionery THE TIMES & GUIDE, WESTON. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1917 WESTON "/~â€"l he House of Quality ~ JOHN STREEYT: _ y> p 30 Ih: cottonr bag Sugar «.. Tin Magic Baking Powder Three packages of ux ... Choice Red Salmon, 1 lb. tin Dustbane $ Ibs: Japan Nce :7 â€"°.¢_on.acl.... 3 Ibs. fapan Riee a ... u. tznlalluls Finest Rolled Oats, per stone _ .. ... . Three packages of+Old Dutch Cleanser @uaker Oats, round package ........ Choice Seedless se r: y Xx" Bulk Tea, 35¢ Ib;; or 3. 1b for Westminster Hotel, Toronto WARDELL‘S MONUMENTS OUR WORKS AND SHOWROOMS are at 1476 Dunâ€" das Street and 10 Weston Road, opposite the C.P.R, Depot. Phone Juncetion 190. M. G. WARDELL, Prop. C. W. WARDELL, Manager Oldham‘s Hardware With the shortage of coal and its high price j â€" Buy a â€" PERFECTION COAL OIL HEATER Most comfortable thing for a cool room. Baby Sleeps Well Becauseâ€" 1706 Dundas St Gentlemen‘s Watches, Chains, Signet Rings, in 10 and 14 karat gold, Military Mirrors, Compasses, Periscopes, etc. Wedding Rings and Marriage Licenses. Call and examine the beautiful stock of Bracelet Watches in solid gold, gold filled and silver cases and bracelets. Very prettiest designs in solid gold and gold filled neckâ€" lets and pendants. is a Protection from all molestation of Flies and Draughts. Every babe should have a cot. } 7 Telephone or send in your order Friday or Saturday for these Specials : f eston‘s Hardware Store, Main Street Diamond Rings from $10.00 to $200.00. J . D. ITLIDH, W. J. SHEPPARD 5tE DUR JEWEHLBRY Made by G. N. LACK, 82 Buttonwood Avenue ~__MOUNT DENNIS, ONTARIO. Lack‘s Baby‘s Cot THESE SPECIALS ARE CASH ONLY KEEP WARM PRICE $3.75 COMPLETE to 50c. Dinner, 50c to 75c¢. Inclusive rates, American plan, $2.50 to $3.50â€"@ day. Write for booklet to 240 JARVIS STREET, TORONTO. RATES: Single room, with bath, $1.50 to $2.50._ Breakfast, 25¢ to 50c. Luncheon, 85¢ Bright and attractive. Fireproof. Every bedâ€" room has & bathroom./ Elegant furnishings. Splendid cuisine Easy access to shopping disâ€" tricts and theatres. Free taxi service from Union Station and wharf.. Ask for Provincial Motor taxis. "A Real Hote! 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THIS CUT SHOWS TWOâ€"COW UNIT § ONEâ€"COW UNITS SUPPLIED IF PREFERR@® Only one pipe line needed. _ Pipe line easily run wherever convenient & : along cow stalls. f Operated by small, â€"simple, quiet, light running vacuum pump driven by any suitable power. No compressed air used. Pulsating action relieves and massages teats. No air, dust or odors come in contact with mllkz‘ Milk does not pass through pulsator. EMPIRE MECHANICAL MILKER General stock Shelf and Heavy Hardware, Mofâ€" fat Stoves and Ranges, McClary Sunshine Furnace, 1900 CGravity Electric Washing Machine, Plumbing and Heating a specialty; Sole agents for Bates Air Burmer. Electric Vacuum Cleaner for hire. James Hugill TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATFTURDAY Good Music Every Night _ WESTON BRANCH, HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE VALUE OF A SKATING â€" COAL WESTON ROAD Mechanical Milker ~Car stops right at the rimk Admission: Adults 15¢, Childrenm 10c Thistletown Arena TB Yoars in Business. Capital and Surplus $7,894,000. is his Bank Book. A Savings Aceountâ€"added to, systematicallyâ€"shows that the young man is careful, prudent, economical, farâ€"sighted, levelâ€" headed ; just the kind of assistamt, clerk, secretary, that the big business men want. Are the Dealers for This District Phone 16 â€" House Phone 143 EAGLE BLOCK, WESTON F. Phillips & Co. withâ€" STOP! THINK! ACT! PLACE YOUR ORDERS ON THE FARM? A LABOR SAVER Successors to Geo. E. Phillips D MOUNT DENNIS Telephone 156. =*â€"fop â€"â€" and * } J. McEWEN, Manager. WOOD Hardware PAGB FTVE Kok 7. : ts S !I