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t David J. Johnston, of the Canada &# Nitro Products Co., â€" Toronto, sent a cable to the Prime Minister, presentâ€" ing the nation with one hundred farm tractors of the most efficient type designed in America. The gift includes harrows, binders and other implements beneficial to agricultural work. Skilled mechanies will accomâ€" pany ‘each tractor to instruct and «perate these machines. Lloyd George replied, gratefully accepting the genâ€" erous gift on behalf of the nation. "This company‘s plant is situated at Mt. Dennis and employs a large number of hands. J Last Friday evening a patriotic {dance was held in Inch‘s Hall. A very [enjoya.ble evening was spent and a very creditable sum of money realized to help on the work. The committe consisted of Dr. Aitken, J. Pascoe au}z 6. L. Hodgson, who are to be highly «complimented on their efforts to stimâ€" ulate a greater interest in this imporâ€" tant war work. The lantern lecture given on Tuesâ€" day night/was on the War and Belâ€" gium. Several new and original slides especially prepared for this lecture were shown for the first time. Oneâ€"third of the proceeds went to the Belgian Relief Fund, the other twoâ€" thirds were devoted to the missionâ€" ary work of the church. The prizewinners from the Church of the Good Shepherd at the recent Canadian Sunday School examinations wereâ€"â€"Senior, Edith Kilbourne and Nellie Bath, who obtained second and third places in the diocese, and Edith Moore, who won first place in the diâ€" ocese amon@ the juniors. Diplomas ‘were awarded to Nellie Penn, Ada Moore, Winnifred Taylor, and Bessie Abbatt. Congratulations are extendâ€" €d to their teachers, Miss Jane Johnâ€" ston and Miss Norma Johnston. â€" Lt. Hinds is expected to arrive ‘home at any time on sick leave. When deaving for overseas he held the posiâ€" tion of Sergtâ€"Major, but qualified and received the appointment of lieutenâ€" ant in England. The Daughters and Maids of Engâ€" land will meet in the Assembly Hall, Mount Dennis, on Thursday night at 8 o‘clock. The installation of offiâ€" cers will take place at this meeting. from his battalion on account of i!! health. \ A very enthusiastic meeting of the Mount Dennis Ratepayers‘ Associaâ€" tion was held last Tuesday night, with a fine representation of the business men of the district present. The water question was one of the chief items of «discussion and it is expected water mains will be laid along the Weston Road early in the season, and at least a partial water service would be inâ€" stalled during the summer. The matâ€" ter of better transportation was also «considered and a deputation formed to wait on the Suburban Railway Comâ€" pany, asking for a better and more efficient service during the rush hours of the morning and evening; also an earlier schedule on Sunday. A comâ€" mittee was formed to look into the matter.of procuring a circulating libâ€" wary for the use and benefit of the ‘citizens of the district. This commitâ€" tee is to report at a~future meeting. As these questions had been so thorâ€" oughly dealt with, it was thought adâ€" wigable to close the meeting. A moâ€" tion was put and carried to adjourn till Friday evening, March 9, at which mee’ting the officers for the year 1917 will be elected. * Mrs. Webb, whose husband and son went across with the 126th, has reâ€" turned home from England. The Elmbank League will visit the Islington League in the Islington Church on Monday evening, March 12. "The special feature of the program will be a debate, "Resolved that ruâ€" ral depopulation is due more to econâ€" omic conditions than to other causes.‘" Elmbank is to take the affirmative and Islington the negative. A corâ€" «lial invitation is extended to everyâ€" one. Mr. Streight has had no word from his son, Lt. Streight, who is a prisonâ€" er in Germany, for some weeks. The sympathy of the community is exâ€" tended to Mr. Streight in this anxious time of waiting for news. The Red Cross Society are settled in their new quarters over the Maple Leaf Theatre, and will meet every Tuesday afternoon from 2.30 till 5. Every lady in Mount Dennis is asked to coâ€"operate with this society in the great work they are doing. Rev. Mr. Sims, of Thistletown, will preach at the Lenten ~service on Friâ€" day evening, March 9, in St. George‘s Church, Islington. ‘® On Monday the horses on the Canâ€" ada Bread wagon became frightened and dashed down Islington streets, breaking the wagon, but the horses and driver escaped any injuries. Report of Bala Avenue School for February: Sr. IV.â€"Annie White, John Strong, Muriel Phillips, Ethel Phillips, Morris Barney, Rachel Mcâ€" Wean. Jr. IV.â€"Ewart Creighton, Maâ€" mie Legrow, Edith Moore, Elsie Pugh, Maurice Easto, Cora Butchart. Sr. III.â€"Gladys Taylor, Vera Swayze, Margaret Mewhort, Grace Miller, May Conmnor, Marion McEachern. Jr. IIL â€"â€"Dora Easto, Queenie Chappell, Harâ€" old Cox, Ivy Clarke, Dorothy Mount, Dora Allam. Sr. ILâ€"Harold Davis, ‘Daniel Mewhort, Michael Catanio, Hilda Gibbons, Kathleen Gibbong, Grace Creighton. Jr. II.â€"Jack Ra;- ner, Madeline Saunders, Willie Young, Charlton Connor, Ralph Holland, Vioâ€" let Day. Sr. I.â€"Bobbie Patterson, George Taverner, Molly Taylor, Herâ€" bert Glover, Norman Hunsperger,Ernâ€" est Burlington. Jr. I.â€"Chalmers Barâ€" rowman, Margaret Paul, Spencer Gibâ€" bons, Freddie McDowell, Daisy Mount, Margaret Scott. Sr. Primerâ€"Jack Marshall, Irla â€" Keating, â€" Isabelle Brown, Charlie Mount, Lloyd Hill, Willie Nicholls. Jr. Primerâ€"Tommie MceCutcheon, Daisy Deavitt, Lorne Phillips, Iris Akins, Frank Crayden, Charlie Baldwin. No. on roll, 364. ‘Average attendance, 232. Rev. C. W. Holdsworth has béen confined to his home with an attack of la grippe. The Lethbridge Patriotic Fund paid 194 soldiers‘ dependents $3,892 during January. Pte.r Howart has been discharged MOUNT DENN fi ISLINGTON Last Tuesday afternoon, while enâ€" gaged in filling the ice house of the Grenadier Ice Company,George Adamâ€" son, wof 37 Priscilla Avenue, Runnyâ€" mede, was instantly killed, and Edâ€" ward Taverner, of Humber Bay, was injured about the head and back. These men, with five other employees, were standing on the bridge connectâ€" ing the two warehouses when the supâ€" ports gave way, all being thrown to the ground. The others escaped with a severe shaking up and minor bruises. It is supposed the trestle work had been undermined by the frost, causing the collapse of the structure. A thorough investigation will be made to find out the cause of the accident. In loving memory of Wm. Dale, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dale, of Weston, who was accidentally killâ€" ed at Blue Island, Ill., March 10th, 1916. Not now, but in the coming years, It may be in the better land, We‘ll read the meaning of our tears, And then up there we‘ll understand Lt. Wallace Wood, of the 220th Battalion, has been home for the past week suffering from a slight attack of pneumonia. The lecture room of the public libâ€" rary at Mimico was filled Thursday night, when a large number of citiâ€" zens turned out to welcome the men who have returned from the front. The soldiers present were Pte. J. Cochrane, Pte. Stirk, Pte. Munson and Lieut. "Budge" Behan. Dr. Forbes Godfrey, M.P.P., acted as chairman; MF Geo. Mitchell gave a short adâ€" dress,\ and Lieut. Behan gave an acâ€" count of some of his experiences on the firing line. An enjoyable musical programme was provided by Miss Lina Craine, Mr. Harvey Lloyd, Mr. Bert Spence, and Ald. Donald MacGregor. A resolution was passed by the rateâ€" payers, asking the council to appoint a permanent committee, who would look after the returned soldiers when they arrive in the town. ther, Alex., who passed away March Ist, 1913. 8 p â€" ®o 10 The Publicity Committee met on Monday night and decided to adverâ€" tise the Town in Heaton‘s Hand Book. They are taking two pages, and this will bring before the. public Weston and its facilities. The circulation of theso books will be all over Canada and the States. Jane McCaully, wife of Michgel Reaman, died at her late residence, Woodbridge, on Saturday. The deâ€" ceased had been in poor health the past two years, but on Sunday took a hemorrhage of the brain, causâ€" ing death a few days later. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, two sons and four daughtersâ€"Bert of Georgetown and Ewart; Mrs. W. Broddy of Vaughan; Mrs. J. Fraser, Woodbridge; Miss D. Reaman, of Mt. Dennis, and Miss Reaman, Toronto. Private funeral services conducted by the Rev. Morgan were held on Tuesâ€" day ~ afternoon, March ‘6th. Interâ€" ment took place in Woodbridge Con:~ etery. During the months of January and February the ladies of Emery War Auxiliary sent 78 pairs of socks to the boys in the trenches. A shipment of 25 sheets, 2 dozen night shirts and two dozen knitted face cloths to the Red Cross Society, and a donation of nine quilts to the Belgian Relief Comâ€" mittee, $31.55 in money was collectâ€" ed from sewing teas, waste paper and different sources. Mr. J. A. Snider, of Downsview and Mr. R. L Crawford, of Emery, inâ€" terviewed Vaughan Council on Monâ€" day in the interests of the West ‘,:';i)rk Board of Agriculture, and received a grant of $10. Mrs. Agnes De Guerre, of Toronto, spent a few days visiting old friends last week. j All the members of the council were present. Mayor Charlton occupied the chair. A communication was read from G. H. Gray, referring to Mon‘s account, asking for a settlement. A motion was passed by the counâ€" cil instructing‘ the Treasurer to pay Messrs. Mearns & Carr $900 in full settlement of all claims of Mr. Mons, Mr. Treadgold and Mearns & Carr vs. the Town of Weston, and to Messrs. Douglas & Gibson $300 in full settleâ€" ment of all claims of Messrs. Douâ€" glas and Gibson vs. the Town of Wesâ€" ton, according to agreement of setâ€" tlemient made. They also discussed the «advisability of advertising Wesâ€" ton in a pamphlet prepared by the Government. ‘This matter was left in the hands of the Publicity Committee. Do not suffer from unsightly salt rheum or eczemaâ€"don‘t spend hunâ€" dreds of dollars finding a cure when a simple home treatment costing less than a dollar will banish all traces in a few days if the simple instructions are carefully followed. Ingredients â€"not patent medicineâ€"mix yourself. Doesn‘t show on the face. Recipe with full instructions sent on receipt of fifty cents (to cover advertising and other expenses). Cure guranteed or money refunded. MWrite toâ€"day â€"NOW!â€" you may not see this again as I am not in the business to make money, but to show _a cure to any who suffer as I did. Address W. D. MeNEILL, Box 444,.Summerside, P.E. A communication . was also receivâ€" ed from Dewart, Harding, Mon and Hodgson, enclosing a cheque for setâ€" tlement: of e sewer case, the sum of $2500,8fiess $500 for their fees and disbunsements. SALT RHEUM BANISHED IN ONE WEEK A special meeting of the Weston town council was called last Saturâ€" day night. In loving memory of our dear broâ€" Until the day break and the shadows flee away. â€"BROTHER AND SISTER wWESTON COUNCIL IN MEMORIAM â€"SISTERS MARY & JEN WOODBRIDGE RUNNYMEDE MIMICO EMERY 3i Rectory Road, WESTON, Ph. 69 Rear of Oldham‘s Hardware Store Agents for Pe/ace, Economy, Victor and Brampton FHurnaces Clare Bros., Hecla and Success Furnaces McClary‘s Sunshine Furnace All kinds of Roofing, Eavesâ€" troughing and General Tinâ€" _ _|_ smithing attended to. The monthly meeting of the Red Cross Society of the Richview Methâ€" odist Church met at the home of Mrs. MWm. Dawson on Wednesday, Feb. 28. A very pleasant afternoon was spent, the click of the knitting needles makâ€" ing music as the ladies worked. and talked. Work was distributed to be taken home by the members of the society, also a report given of Februâ€" ary‘s donation to the Weston organiâ€" zation, which consisted of thirty pair of socks, two day shirts, and 57 pyjaâ€" ma suits. Refreshments were served and the ladies departed for their homes after tendering a vote of thanks_to Mrs. Dawson for her hosâ€" pitality. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Middlebrook, of Richview, announce the engagement of their second daughter, Edna May, to James Bryce, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McLellan, of Highfield. The marriage to take place the 21st of March. t If you want value for your money buy your groceries at Lee‘s Store, Wesâ€" ton. > A very interesting debate was given by the members of the Epworth League at their last meeting, on the subject, "Resolved That the Press does More for Citizenship than the Pulpit." Mr. Attwell and Miss Johnson took the affirmative, while Mr. Colhoun, assisted by Miss E. Kingdom, upheld the negative side of the question. All the speakers gave their points in a clear, concise manner,putting up some splendid arguments.. The judges, Rev. H. S. Warren, W. J. Gardhouse and W. Hogge, after a careful summing up, decided in favor of the affirmaâ€" tive, but congratulated the negative on their debating power. t Reeves Griffith and Silverthorne, Warden: Cornell, E. Dandridge, C. F. Bailey and Parks Commissioner Bailâ€" ey, were appointed a committee to devise \a.nd report upon a practical plan of the cultivation of vacant land at a conference held in the City Hall last Wednesday. G.E. A. Robinson, Prop. Mrs. M. Peacock entertained a few friends last Wednesday evening, to bid farewellâ€"to their old friend, Mrs. Alf, Dixon, who has.been down for a visit among old neighbors and friends this winter and is leaving for her home in Macleod, Alberta, on March 5th. The regular meeting of the Richâ€" view Women‘s Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. R. Clark on Friâ€" day afternoon, March 16. An invitaâ€" tion is extended to all the members and their friends to attend. A hockey match will be played in the Thistletown Arena on Tuesday, March 13th, between the Dental Colâ€" lege boys and the Thistletown boys. See the posters for full particulars of the game. A few drops of vinegar, added to the water in which eggs are poached will set the whites so that the eggs will be firm and in nice shape. \ Office: Weston Road, Mt. Dennis Office: Hours: 8 to 10 am. :; 13 and 7 to §.30 p.m. Phone: Weston 87 Don‘t forget the tea and concert to be given in Thistletown Hall on Friâ€" day night, March 9. If you want /a good laugh come and hear Percy Daâ€" vid and Charles M. Kean. Good muâ€" sic will be given by the Avenue Road Presbyterian Churech Choir, assisted by several of Toronto‘s most talented artists. See posters for full particuâ€" lars. « The special car advertised to leave West Toronto at 7 p.m. will not leave Keele Street till 7.20, so as to give the business people plenty of time to catch it after business hours. At a meeting of the Lambton Mills Patriotic Society held last week the following officers were elected: Presiâ€" dent, Mrs. J. M. Scott; viceâ€"president, Mrs. W. Phillips; Treasurer, Miss Baâ€" nan; Secretary, Miss Leacock. 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. Phone 71 WESTON Motor Truck for long distances DR. W. E. PEARSON BURGESS BROS. TINSMITHS Movings handled with care CULTIVATE VACANT LAND Physician, Surgeon, Etc. wWESTON PUMP WORKS Main Street, Weston Cartage and Express THISTLETOWN R. A. WADE RICHVIEW THE TIMES & GUIDE. WESTON. WEDNEsD@® MaRCHK TTH, 1917 20 1bs. Granulated Sugar ... ........â€" Griffin‘s Seeded Raisins, per pkg. ... Gunn‘s Maple Leaf Pure Lard, Ib. ... Maple Leaf Baking Powder, large tin Finest Canned Peas, perf tin ......... "_The House of Quality " JOHN STREET . es P Old Dutch Cleanser} 3 for ..... PalmOlive Toilet Soap, 2 for . Fresh Sea Herring, per 1b. ..... Choriee Haltbut, per IDb. ..... ... Standard Laundry Soap, 6 bars for Here i9 your chance Existing war conditions demand that you give the question of seed special attention this year. Seed of desirable varieties and high germâ€" ination power will be factors influencing yields. If you have not secured your seed let the Onâ€" tario Department of Agriculture help you. Farmers having seed grain or potatoes for sale may forward samples to this office stating varieties, price and quantity. \ Farmers wishing to purchase seed are also inâ€" vited to communicate with this office, stating var= iety and quantity, and an effort will be made to pult them in touch with farmers having seed for sale. W. H. HEARST, _ Write to J. C. STECKLEY, Minister of Agriculture. Dist. Representative, Newmarket, Ont. ONTARIO FARMS Weston‘s Hardware Store, Main Street With the shortage of coal and its high price â€" Buy a â€" " ; PERFECTION COAL OIL HEATER Most comfortable thing for a cool room. Baby Sleeps Well Becauseâ€" OUR WORKS AND SHOWROOMS are at 1476 Dunâ€" das Street and 10 Weston Road, opposite the C.P.R. Depot. Phone Junction 190. M. G. WARDELL, Prop. C. W. WARDELL, Manager Oldham‘s Hardware WARDELL‘S MONUMENTS 1706 Dundas St Call and examine the beautiful stock of Bracelet Watches in solid gold, gold filled and silver cases and bracelets. Diamond Rings from $10.00 to $200.00. Very prettiest designs in solid gold and gold filled neckâ€" lets and pendants. Gentlemen‘s Watches, Chains, Signet Rings, in 10 and 14 karat gold, Military Mirrors, Compasses, Periscopes, etc. Wedding Rings and Marriage Licenses. is a Protection from all molestation of Flies and Draughts. * Every babe should have a cot. REMEMBER THESE ARE FOR BARGAINS! SE NUR JEWELRY W. J. SHEPPARD Made by G. N. LACK, 32 Buttonwood Avenue MOUNT DENNIS, ONTARIO. Lack‘s Baby‘s Cot KEEP WARM PRICE $3.75 COMPLETE Don‘t overlook these 5_ TLULIDSE E FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AND CASH ONLY. to lay in a supply as to style and inscripâ€" tions we will follow, or if you wish we will submit designs and estimates for in granite or marble that will look well on your lot. Call any time and talk the matter over with us. YOUR SUGGESTIONS MONUMENT BARGAINS! TORONTO PHONE 77 $1.61 ..10c .. 85¢ â€".t5e 1214c 25¢ 27¢ 25c .8 24c All farm requirements or necessities are Handled by us. Gasoline Engines, Mechanical Milkers, Cutters, Plows,.ete. All our Wire Fenceâ€" ing is the best on the market. f British North America of the finest tires in stock that can be purchased. These were purchased early last season. Here is your chanece to get new tires at the right prices. Main Street sseâ€"nans fant MPLEMENTS General stock Shelf and Heavy Hardware, Mofâ€" fat Stoves and Ranges, McClary Sunshine Furnace, 1900 Gravity Electric Washing Machine, Plumbing and Heating a specialty; Sole agents for Bates Air Burner. HElectric Vacuum Cleaner for hire. James Hugill TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY WESTON BRANCH, N. J.â€"McEWEN, Manager. in this district.. Now is the time to get a line on these articles. AND SO HELP THE ALLIES TO WIN THE WAKR. Our SAVINGS DEPARTMENT will take care of your money, and pay you 3% at the same time. $1 opens an account. are on sale at all our Branches. For particulars apply to SKATING RUBBER IS VERY HIGH. We have some WESTON ROAD COAL Barker & FARR Tires for Your Auto SERVE BY SAVING Car stops right at the rink _ Admission: . Adults 15¢, Children 10¢ Don‘t forget we are dealers for the T histletown Arena War Savings Certificates TY Years in Business. ~Capital and Surplus $7,884,000. Phone 16â€" House Phone 143 EAGLE BLOCK, WESTON F. Phillips & Co. Good Music Every Night withâ€" STOP! THINK! ACT! PLACE YOUR ORDERS OVERLAND CAR in this district. Successors to Geo. E. Phillips THE GARAGE _ Telephone 254 D MOUNT DENNIS Telephone 156. â€"â€"~forâ€"â€" and WOOD Hardware 0 PAGE FIVH }