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a This community has been very sadâ€" . dened by a telegram received by Mrs. Orth, announcing the death of her daughter, Mrs. Chave, in Victoria, B. C. The bereaved. husband is coming east with the body. The Mimico Gun Club disposed of the Nationals in the Toronto Interâ€" urban Trapshooters‘ League on the latter‘s ground on Saturday afterâ€" noon by the score of 219 to 217. Fiftyâ€" seven shooters were in attendance, the best turnout of the season. The match was a tie for a considerable time until President Hutchinson deâ€" cided the issue in favor of the Lake ‘Shore contingent by breaking 23 birds. The league shooting. has brought out many old shooters from seclusion, and is ~booming the sport considerably. The interâ€"league debate given on Monday evening in the Islington Meâ€" thodist Church between the members of Elmbank and Islington _ Leagues proved very interesting. A large atâ€" tendance was present, and a considerâ€" able number came from _ Elmbank. Mr. J. D. Evans occupied the chair. Rev. H. S. Warren and H. L. Parâ€" tridge acted as judges. The affirmaâ€" tive of the subject, ‘"Resolved that rural depopulation is due more to economic conditions than to other ‘causes," was taken by Mr. Walker and Mrs. Middlebrook, of Elmbank; negaâ€" tive, Mr. J. Millar and Miss Isabella Anderson, of Islington. Decision was given in favor of the affirmative. An excellent program was also given by other members of the Elmbank Leaâ€" gue. Refreshments served by the home society brought the pleasant evâ€" ening to a close. The clubs‘ representatives were:â€" Mimicoâ€"H. R. Winters, 23; P. Jerâ€" myn, 23; J. Leedham, 22; E. Hutâ€" chison, 22; A. C. Harrison, 22%; N. Fenton, 22; W. Hughes, 22; G. Draw, 21; E. Pickering, 21; H. Ruck, 21; total, 219. Nationalsâ€"J. . Murphy, 23; B. Pierce, 23; Springer, 28; Dr. Jordan, 23; J. Lawson, 22%; G. Vivian, 22, J. Bennett, 21; Waterworth, 20; C. B. Harrison, 20; HJ Ussher, 20; total, 217. In loving memory of Mabel Crayâ€" den, who died on March 12,1916. Gone but not forgotten. ‘ The executive committee of the Humbervale Red Cross Society met at the home of Mr. Wm. Scott on Saturday evening, March. srd, and listened to a very encouraging report of the work done. A consignment of 179 pair of socks, 408 â€" pillow slips, and 24 shirts had recently been shipâ€" ped to headquarters. The society is doing fine work, but more funds and workers are always a help to the cause, and donations and assistance of any kind would: be acceptable and very much appreciated. f Deeply mourned by Father, Mother Sisters and Brothers. Oft and oft our thoughts will wander To a grave not far away, Where they laid our darling Mabel Just one year ago toâ€"day. Sleep on, dear Mabel, thy work is o‘er, Thy willing hands shall toil no more, God in His wisdom thought it best To take you to His home to rest. The A. Y. P. A. held their usual meeting on Monday night, under the direction of the Literary Committee. A very profitable evening was spent. It was decided to close the season‘s work sometime (the latter part of April or first of May. The last meetâ€" ing to be a concert committee beâ€" ing appointed to take charge and preâ€" pare a programme for this evening. The choir of St. George‘s Church are practising and preparing for a high class . concert to be given on Thursday, April 12th. Don‘t forget the date. Mount Dennis Liberalâ€"Conservative Association held a very enthusiastic meeting on Monday â€" night in Inch‘s Hall. The President, Dr. Sproule, ocâ€" cupied the chair. THhrough some unâ€" controllable circumstance the speaker for the evening, Dr. Godfrey, M.P.P., speaker for the local house, was not present. Mr. Jos. A. Large, an old resident of Mount Dennis, passed away at the ‘Western Hospital on Sunday, March 11. Death resulted from a serious operation. Deceased, who was in his 42nd year, was a carpented by trade, highly respected by all with whom he came in contact. He leaves a wife and family to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held at his late residence, 37 Lambton Ave., Mount Dennis, on Tuesday, 3.30 p.m. Interâ€" ment at Riverside Cemetery, Weston. men have enlisted from this section. Of this number 38 have returned, havâ€" ing been invalided home, and no pubâ€" lic receptidhéor notice taken of them. ‘This condition of affairs has been the fi4ult of no special person or society, but rather the lack of an organized body to look after the matter. Sergt. Major Rigglesford, of the 126th Batâ€" talion, who has made two trips across and is now a convalescent, spoke with considerable feeling on the way these men who had given of their all had been wounded and returned home and been given no reception, The folâ€"| lowing committee were appointed to take charge: Convenor, N. 0. Ramsâ€" den, T. Goddard, H. S. Sproule, J. Bayliss, Mr. George and Mr. Wilson. Arrangements will be made for a public meeting to be held in the Denâ€" nis Avenue School for the purpose of tendering to the returned men a pubâ€" lic reception. Meeting was adjournâ€" ed to meet in Mr. Goddard‘s office next week for the completion of busâ€" iness. Delegates will be appointed to attend the Southâ€"West York Convenâ€" tion to be held next week. At a meeting held in Mount Dennis last Monday night the question of reâ€" turned soldiers was discussed. It was felt by all present that some recâ€" ognition should ‘have been given the returned men. It is estimated 900 Allithe names ‘of t . whey retur&@f i_aome from%fltxgjlstggfi irequested to be handed in at once to Mr. ‘G. L Hodgson. We would esâ€" pecially ask friends who know these names to make certain that their names are recorded. [ih‘e nan fRed hom HUMBERVALE MOUNT DENNIS ISLINGTON MIMICO Notice e A very successful concert and tea was held in the Thistletown hall last Friday night. A programme of excelâ€" lent merit was given by the Avenue Road Presbyterian Church choir, also a number of Toronto favorite enterâ€" tainers took part. / Miss Emily Tayâ€" lor, a former resident of the comâ€" munity,~ was one of the soloists, her i many friends being delighted to have | her with them again. Last Thursday night Thistletown Arena was the scene of three very exciting games. Brooms and a footâ€" ball were used in place of the stick and puck, players to wear any footâ€" wear preferred, spikes not allowed. Smithfield and Woodbridge played first, resulting in a score of 6â€"2 in favor of Smithfield. Thistletown and Claireville came along with a score of 2â€"0 in favor of Thistletown, each team playing twenty minutes. The two winning: teams then met in combat. Smithfield came out with a goal to their opponent‘s credit, and were preâ€" sented with a box of bachelor cigars. The boys of the winning team were Bert Wright, Herbert Wright, Kenneth Wright, Carl Wright, Fred Wright, J. Cameron, C. Cameron, G. Ella, H. Grakam. Referees were Fred Middleâ€" ton, F. Watson and J. Cameron. Evâ€" eryone was satisfied with the decisions made, the games being played with the true spirit of sportâ€"everybody play ball. Many a hearty laugh was indulged in at the expense of the perâ€" formers, their gymnastic feats being shown in their eager endeavor to seâ€" cure a goal being a sight never to be forgotten. At the big carnival held in the Thisâ€" tletown Arena on Tuesday last, there was a big crowd present and all had a most enjoyable night. Only a few came in costume and cleaned up all the prize money in sight. * Mrs. Daniel H. Young, of Erin Township, has purchased the hundred acre farm belonging to Pte. E. S. Mcâ€" Lean, being the west half of lot No. 30, in the, tenth concession in Esquesâ€" ing Township. Sale was made by J. A. Willoughby. $ The nail driving and skating conâ€" test was full of life and sport. It was also a thrillér for the crowd to watch. The Ladies and Bachelors of Smithâ€" field met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cameron and extended to them the best wishes of the community for a long, happy and prosperous life.. To show their hearty appreciation of the kindness of the visitors, Mr. Cameron presented them with a five dollar bill and his good wife spread a tempting array of delicacies before them,which, needless to say, disappeared rapidly. The evening was spent in games of various kinds and as the midnight hour drew near the happy crowd bid farewell to the newlyâ€"weds and deâ€" parted for home. A vote was passed. to send someâ€" think overseas to the boys belonging to the club. â€" Routine business was carried through. Messrs. Hopper, Mcâ€" Donald andâ€"Hands were appointed a committee to draft a set of rules for the club. An invitation is extended to everyone to become a member of theâ€"society. Meetings are to be held every Saturday. The â€" shaving set presented to the club by Mr. Hopper, see.â€"treas. for 1916, was won py Mr. S. Bagge. 2 The annual meeting of the Downsâ€" view Off. Hand Rifle Club was held at the home of Mr. _H. Baggs, on March 6th, with a splendid attendâ€" ance. Mr..Bagg, as president for the year 1916, was in the chair.. The folâ€" lowing officers were elected for the coming year: Pres., Mr. R. Carruthâ€" ers; capts., Tâ€"E. Hopper, J. Hands; See., A. Tomlinson; Committee, Mr. Bagg, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Hall. Mr. and Mrs, H. Bagg entertained the members of the Rifle Club to a banquet on Tuesday, March 6th. The tables were laden with delicacies of all kinds, the guests doing justice to the good things provided. Proâ€" gressive euchre, was engaged in durâ€" ing the evening. Prizes of various kinds were presented to the lucky winners, first prize a volume of French encyclopedia for the gentleâ€" man and a baby grand piano for the lady. Booby prizes of a box of marbles and toys were presented to the lady and gentlemen securing the lowest . score. After extending a hearty vote of thanks to the host of the evening for their hospitality, the happy party departed for home. The Maple Leaf branch of the Red Cross Society held their regular meetâ€" ing last Wednesday at the home of the viceâ€"president, Mrs. Chas. Ashâ€" \vell.,. The ladies packed a couple of ‘bales of clothing for the Belgians, alâ€" so decided to send a box of comforts each week to one of the boys who had gone overseas from this community. A letter was read from a soldier in France, who had received a pair of socks knitted by a member of the soâ€" ciety. The next meeting will be held in the Russell Road Church on Wedâ€" nesday afternoon, March 14. At the close.of the trustee meetâ€" ing of Maple Leaf School Section on Wednesday evening Nelson Boylen was the guest of honor at an oyster supper held at the home of Mr. Chas. Smillie, Russel Road. Mr. Chas. Bull presided as toastmaster. An enjoyâ€" able evening was spent. A musical and vocal programme was rendered. __ Nelson A. Boylen left on Monday %fi@tford to attend the convention "of the . Provincial : Grand _ Ofange Bethany Preceptory No. 842 hela a special meeting in‘ the Oddfellows‘ Hall on Saturday . evening to confer degrees. Six members were advanced to the Red Cross degree. The cereâ€" mony was conducted by the County officers of York. In the absence of W. Sir Kt. W.â€".0. Duncan, W.P., the chair was taken by W. Sir Kt. John Shirley. At the close of the m,eati\ng a supper was served. C ‘Of. the . Provincial ; Grand _ OQfange Lodge of Ontario â€" West, which is now in session in the city hall. He is a delegate representing the Toâ€" ronto Jet. Eoyal Scarlet Chapter. At this session he will. be the staff corâ€" respondent of The Toronto Evening Telegram, the ~ Canadian Associated Press and « The Weston Times & Guide. Other delegates from this viâ€" cinity are J:â€"C;. Bull of L.O.L. No. 191, wW. O. Duncan of Bethany Precepâ€" tory, and Jas. Hugill of West York Distriect L.O.L. THISTLETOWN RUSSEL ROAD DOWNSVIEW SMITHEIELD G. E. A. Robinson, Prop. Manufacture The Longstaff Pump The Long Life Pump The Long Lifting Pump The Long=Guaranteed Pump Cheapest in the Long Rup We sell cheap pumps with prices to suit anyone. Well drilling a specialty. Phone 71 WESTON Rear of Oldham‘s Hardware Store Motor Truck for long distances Rectory Road, WESTON, Ph. 69 Agents for Peace, Eéonomy, Victor and Brampton Furnaces Clare Bros., Hecla and Success ‘â€" Furnaces 2 . McClary‘s Sunshine Furnace All kinds of Roofing, Eavesâ€" troughing and General Tinâ€" smithing attended to. 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. Write 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. McNEILL, Box 444, Summerside, P.E. I. 3t Report of S.S. Nos. 3. and 17, Toâ€" ronto Gore and Chinguacousy, for the month of Febrt\lary. Names in order of merit. Sr. IV.â€"Rachel McKenna, Kathleen Binions, Burton Huston. Jr. IV.â€"Ross Raine, Alexandra McKenâ€" na, oward Davey, Arthur Morrison, Nelson Davey (absent). Jr. III. â€" Laura Dale, Howard Hooper, Kathleen Duncan, Clara Hooper.(absent). â€" Str. II.â€"Rhoda Dale, Annie Lansdell, Lilâ€" lian Davey, Florence Davey. Jr. I. â€" Pearl Hooper, Kenneth Barker, Elsic Howell, Elmer Morrison. V. Bellas, teacher. A drama entitled "Little Miss Noâ€" body" will be given in the Temperance â€"Hall, Malton, on Saturday and Monâ€" | day evening, March 17 and 19. SALT RHEUM BANISHED IN ONE WEEK You may have noticed in the press an announcement that no clothing is required. This was a misprint and one that has caused us some annoyâ€" ance.. The correct wording was that no worn clothing could be accepted. For the immediate future we must confine olrselves to new articles of all kinds under the restrictions laid upon us in the shipping orders. __ Replying to your note to Mrs. Pepâ€" ler I am desired to thank you for your package and I hope you will convey our appreciation. to the two societies that filled it.« The articles are now repacked for the shipment about to be despatched. Just as quickly as relief ships can be guaranteed as safe passage we shall need every dollar and every new garment that we can gather. Very truly yours,. Mr. M. G. Wardell,. Dundas St., West Toronto, has ‘just received one of the finest and largest shipments ever received in Toronto, consisting of 45 tons of the choicest hard Pitchâ€" ford Valley and Rutland White Valâ€" ley stone. The new and upâ€"toâ€"date show rooms of this company are now completed, which gives. any person a splendid opportunity of seeing their fine display and complete stock of stone, and _ monuments always kept in stock. % Dear Mrs. Greer:â€" Miss Margaret Cranswick, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Cransâ€" wick, left for her home in Plainfield, N.Y., on Monday. Mr. Martin Cranswick, who has been down east this winter on a visit, left for his home in Burfield, Alta. A Union Sunday School tea was given in the Presbyterian Church last Saturday evening. Magic lantern slides were given and an exceptionâ€" ally pleasant time was enjoyed by all. stock tends to. BURGESS BROS. TINSMITHS Movings handled with care. Headquarters Belgian Relief, Toronto Women‘s Patriotic League, 80 King St. W., Toronto March 3rd, 4917. DR. W. E. PEARSON fifi%@@/esmn Road, Mt. Dennis OfficetHours: 8 to 10 a.m.; 1â€"3"and 7. to 8.30 p.m. Phone: Weston 87 wWESTON PUMP WORKS Physician, Surgeon, Etc. Cartage and Express Main Street, Weston Madgett is having a sale of his and rigs on Thursday and inâ€" leaving immediately for Toronâ€" SCHOOL REPORTS R. A. WADE WEST TORONTO K. M. LIZASS, Member of Committee MALTON THE TIMES & GUIDE, WESTON. WEDNESDA®@ MARCH 14, 1917 W. H. HEARST, _ Write to J.C. STEC_KLEY, Minister of Agriculture. Dist. Representative, Newmarket, Ont. 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 varâ€" iety and quantity, and an effort will be made to pu]t them in touch with farmers having seed for Ssaic. 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. CMSCcORpER HM o o..s s onl on ns dn ind e rorie nimra in in n m se e n e n en ue s ag fJapan Riceâ€"3 |hs tor _~. e m ie e e e in e id .. Cong‘ s Soups.assorted, 6 for 1........./..l.cl.lacnaycnuenee.. Choieeo Red Salmon,. "4 1b. HIM .. asalcl..rr.nreu.eta y caneseee. Banest Creamiery Butter, per lb. ....._el....l.l.nlril2nnyvin. aals + REMEMBER THESE ARE FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AND CASH â€" ONLY. 20 lbs. Granulated Sugar . Bridal Rose Pastry Flour . Cream of the West Flour . Finest Canned Peas, 3 tins Cleaned Currants, per 1b. . T he House of Quality " JOHN STREET t p 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. Oldham‘s Hardware M. G. WARDELL, Prop. WARDELL‘S MONUMENTS Westminster Hotel, Toronto 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. j Gentlemen‘s Watches, Chains, Signet Rings, in 10 and 14 karat gold, Military Mirror\s, Compasses, Periscopes, etc. ©__ Wedding Rings and Marriage Licenses. W. J. SHEPPARD 5E OUR JEWELRY ... D. ILID EBE KEEP WARM for ... 4s A Real Hotel Without a Bar"‘ §)ieâ€"!_1dlâ€"(i' _culsine. Easy access to shopping disâ€" ficts and theatres. Free taxi service from Union Station and wharf. Ask for Provincial Motor taxis. RATES: Single room, with bath, $1.50 to 22.50. Breakfast, 25¢ to 50c. Lumcheon, 85¢ o 50c. Dinmer, 50c to 75¢c. Inclusive rates, American plan, :E) to $3.50 a day. Write for booklet to 240 VIS STREET, TORONTO. Bright and attractive. Fireproof. Every bedâ€" room has a bathroom. Elegant _turn{shln_gs. burst forth from ugly brown bulbs and after the gloom of ‘ the grave there is the joy of resurfrection. â€" Nevertheless, it is fitting that we mark /the last earthly resting place of our dear ones with an arâ€" tistic and appropriate Estimates and designs furnished at any time. . Ask us. . W. WARDELL, Manager MONUMENT OE GRANâ€" ITE OR MARBLE BEAUTIEUL EASTER LILIES $ TORONTO PHONE 77 $1.61 $1.23 $1.48 25¢ 48e 24c 39c 25c BGTe 15c Main Street RUBBER IS VERY HIGH. We have some of the finest tires in stock that can be purchased. These were purchased early last season. Here is your chanee to get new tires at the right prices. Don‘t forget we are dealers for the OVERLAND .CAR in this district. All farm requirements or necessities are handled by us. Gasoline Engines, Mechanical Milkers, Cutters;Plows, etc. All our Wire Feneâ€" ing is the best on the market. isseâ€"ans rav iMe evant > British North America TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY f Good Music Every Night 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. Electric Vacuum Cleaner for hire. James Hugill in this district. Now is the time to get a line on these articles. wWwESTON _BRANCH, Every $1 you save helps to supply the men and ammunition which are required for ‘"The Victory Drive". Save your money, and deposit it in our SAVINGS DEPARTMENT, where you will receive 3% interest. SKATING THE THRIFT CAMPAIGN "Serve the Empire by Saving" Barker & FARR WESTON ROAD COAL Tires for Your Auto Car stops right at the rink Admission: Adults 15¢, Children 10¢ Thistletown Arena War Savings Certificates T9 Years in Business. Capital and Surplus $7,884,000. for $25, $50 or $100 each on sale at‘all our Branches. For particulars apply to Phone 16â€" House Phone 143 EAGLE BLOCK, WESTON withâ€" STOP! THINK! ACT! PLACE YOUR ORDERS . Phillips € Co. The catchword toâ€"day isâ€" THE GARAGE _ Telephone 254 Successors to Geo. E. Phillips $1 will open an account. D MOUNT DENNIS Telephone 156. >~fopâ€"_ and WOOD J. McEWEN, Manager. Hardware PAGE FIVB 1i A2