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E. SVEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11TH, 1918 VATSON CHALLENGE SHIELD COMING TO WESTON Fhis shield was given by Captain G. L. Watson of â€"Westholme, B.C., in 1911 for the best Clydesdale stallion bred, born and raised in Canada. Capt. Watson, who was a reserve British officer, went to the front when war was declared and was killed in action in Flanders in April, 1915. The shield has been taken over by the Clydesâ€" dale Horse Association of Canada and will be kept in perpetuity for compeâ€" tition at Canadian exhibitions in memâ€" ory of the donor. â€"A. sterling silver miniature of the shield, oneâ€"fifth of the actual size, will be given the winâ€" mer at each exhibition where competâ€" ed for. The shield is made of sterlâ€" ing silver and is valued at $2,000. _ It is a splendid production of the silverâ€" smith‘s art. In‘ the centre is a proâ€" file of a Clydesdale horse, surrounding it being typical rural scenes in Scotâ€" land, the original home of the Clyâ€" desdale, set in a background emblemâ€" atic of the "Land of the Heather." To bring four horses to the Carâ€" adian National Exhibition and to «arry away eleven prizes was the record made by J. W. Gardhouse of Weston. Not only did these include the winning of the Watson "Shield, but it was the first time that a yearâ€" ling colt, Canadian bred, has won the championship in the imported elass. The horse that obtained this «distinction was. ‘Bonnie Bydand," which, it may be noted, is not to leave Toronto, having been purchased by Sir Henry Pellatt. The winnings of ‘"Bonnie Bydand‘" consisted of:â€"â€" Birst for yearling Clydesdale stallion; «hampionship for Clydesdale stallion, Canadian bred â€"or imported, and of any age; first for Clydesdale stallion of any age (special), the grand chamâ€" pionship for Clydesdale stallion, imâ€" ported or Canadian, of any age; and the famous Watson Shield. â€" Besides this important prize, Mr. Gardhouse took first . for. Hackney pony mare, with "Berkeley. Swell"; first for Welsh pony; championship for the best pony ofâ€" any agen and the Pony Society‘s silver medal for Welsh pony, all with "Forest Pretty Lee"; first for imported Clydesdale stallion with "Harrington," which alâ€" so won second in the special for Clyâ€" desdale stallion of any age, being beatâ€" en only by "Bonnie Bydand." ©CANADIAN BOYs ON THE FARM The following table shows the numâ€" ber of boys who have been placed on farms under the S.0.S.â€" Movement during the past summer. In addition to these many boys arranged fOr their own employment.. Reports inâ€" dicate that 85 per cent. of the boys woere satisfied and enjoyed the work. Of the remaining 15 per cent. the eomplaints were all of a minor charâ€" acter and easily adjusted. _ OntaNo. <all..0. se.lllies ce 4000 NMovA SColln ... .c.ew oo...... L,(88 Saskatchewan ‘.... ..........~.1,405 amitobk ...........~.. .... 1008 Quebec ............ si.ll.... _ §70 British. Columbia .........~... 669 New Brunswick ............. 877 S RIDCLto â€"..s:essae rarserss.. _ 816 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS WEST g Friday and woummsmimuinm Septem®‘r | Friday and Saturday Friday,; September 13th, 1918 HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW " WAR WORK EXHIBIT Canadian Red Cross Society j 7.15 p.m.â€" FIELD DAaY OF YORK COUNTY a SsCHOOLS _ 1.15 p.m.â€" s PROCESSION AND DRILLS by thousands of school pupils MARCH PAST AnD SALUTE SPECIAL MIDWAY FEATURES Prizes Awarded and All Buildings Open at 3 o‘eclock ELECTRIC ILLUMINATION Weston Power and Light Com MONSTER BICYCLE MEET MILITARY BAND GONCERT His Worship Mayor Charlton MERRYâ€"GOâ€"ROUND, ETC 4,621 1,788 1,405 1,006 670 669 677 616 Under Sanction of â€"C. W.A FORMAL â€" OPENING Harvest home services will be held. in Richview Methodist Church on Sunâ€" day, September 22, at 2.30 and 7.30 p.m. Rev. Mr. Hunt will occupy the pulpit and the friends of Thistletown choir will be in charge of the music, both afternoon and evening. A corâ€" dial invitation is extended to everyâ€" one. Public school opened last week. Miss E. Nattress was in charge. Great preparations are under, way forâ€" the annual school fair to be held on the hall grounds, Thistletown, on Saturâ€" day, September 21st. A larger and better competition in vegetables is looked for this year than previously. The sporting events offer many inâ€" ducements to the youthful competitors this year.» School parade at 1 p.m. promises to be one of the.biggest and best yet. Come early, bring your lunch and enjoy the day with the chil~ dren. Work sent in by the Richview Branch of the Red Cross to Weston for the month of August amounted to 15 suits of pyjamas, 8 day shirts, and 3 pair socks. The next meeting of the ladies will be held at the home of Mrs. Alex. Gracey on Wednesday afâ€" ternoon, September 25th. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these meetings and help with the work. The September meeting of the Thisâ€" tletownâ€"branch of the Women‘s Instiâ€" tute will be held on Thursday, Sepâ€" tember 19th. â€"Will the members and friends please note the change of date. Rev. J. A. Petch is to be the speaker, and as he is attending a convention on that date, finds it impossible to be present. â€" A cordial invitation is °xâ€" tended to all the ladies to meet on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. Lund, Meeting to commence at 2.30 o‘clock. Addressâ€"by Rev. J. A. Petch. The monthly meeting of the Elia branch of the Women‘s Institute will be held on Wednesday, September 18, at the home of Mrs. S. Buchanan, at 2.30 pm. An excellent programme is being arranged under the direction of Mrs. F. Carruthers. _ Roll call anâ€" swered by a 10e war tax to be used in~ patriotic work. $200.00 in prizes THANKSGIVING DAY Ottawa, Sept. 6.â€"Thanksgiving Day this year has been fixed by the Govâ€" ernment for Monday, October 14. In selecting Monday the Government has conformed to the practice adopted in recent years. Formerly Thanksgiving Day usually fell on a Thursday in late October or November, but the Comâ€" mercial~ Travellers‘. Association and other bodies agitated for a Monday holiday earlier in the season in order to increase the opportunity for famâ€" ily reunions during the _season of thanksgiving. This year there bhas been an agitation to have the holiday fixed for a Thursday, and it has also been suggested that the Canadian holiday should conform to that of the United States, which occurs in Noâ€" vember. RICHVIEW OCTOBER FOURTEEN Wallaceâ€"Roe Decked with palms and pink and white flowers was Christ Church, where at seven o‘clock last evening Kathleen Isabel, daughter of the late Mr, Frederick A. Roe, LLD., and Mrs. Roe and granddaughter of the late Hon. Chief Justice R. H. Harriâ€" son, was married to Mr. Charles Leonard Wallace, captain in the Governorâ€"General‘s Body Guard, and son of the late N. Clarke Wallace. Rev. H. A. Brooke officiated, and Hon. Featherston Osler, who â€" had given the bride‘s mother in _ marâ€" riage, gave her away. Her gown of Ivory duchesse satin and rose point lace and ermine was that worn by her mother, and her veil of Chantilly lace was caught up by orange blosâ€" soms. _ A. gJiamond andâ€" platinum pendant, the gift of the groom, was also worn, and herâ€" bouquet was of Ophelia roses.. Miss Gwendolyn Hiles, B.A., as bridesmaid, was in pale pink crepe de chene, with black velvet picâ€" ture hat and carried pink roses. Miss Mary .Roe and Miss Gladys Chapman, the small attendants, were in white lace with pink ribbons, lace hats, and carried pink blossoms. Captain Tom Wallace, M.P., was best man, and the ushers were all returned men,Lt. J. H. Wallace, Lt. N. Clarke â€"Wallace, Major A. A.. Mackenzie and Major T. L. Kennedy. The â€"groom‘s regiâ€" mental march, ‘"Men of Harlech," was played in place of the Lohengrin Wedding March, and _ Misss Muriel Buckley sang ‘"Love‘s Coronation" after the ceremony. _ After a recepâ€" tion at the residence of the bride‘s brother, Mr. Frederick=A. Roe, Lytâ€" ton boulevard, the newly married pair left for a short honeymoon _ beâ€" fore taking up \residence in _ Woodâ€" bridge. The bride‘s travelling dress was of French blue broadcloth, â€" with black velvet hat with ostrich. The Collegoe Street _ Nursing Division, â€" of which the bride has been a member since the outbreak of war, acted as the bride‘s guard of _ honor at _ the church. The Brampton district meeting will be held in Woodbridge Methodist Church on Wednesday, September 18, at 9.30 a.m., at which it is expected all the ministers of the district and at least one delegate from each cireuit will be present.. In connection with this, the District Epworth League will hold its annual convention. There will be two sessions at 2.30 and â€"T p.m. to be addressed by the president of the conference,. also represtntatives from the missionary and . educational societies. Tea will be served in the church. â€"â€"The Epworth Leaguers are kindly requested to bring basket bunch. ‘Everybody welcome. Italy is reported to have the largest percentage of women engaged in war work than any of the other allied naâ€" tions. There is work that is work and there is play that is play; there is play that is work and work that is play. â€" And in only one of these Hes happiness.â€"Gelett Burgess. WOODBRIDGE WEDDINGS TINDUSTRIAL EXHIBIT ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW WAR WORK DEMONSTRATION ELECTRICAL ILLUMINATION MILITARY BAND CONCERTS MARCH PAST AND SALUTE "WAR HEROES‘ GALLERY" FRIDAYâ€"Afternoon a;m_i Eveningâ€"Adults 25¢, Children under 14, Free. SATURDRAY â€" = ~ ~ 2 y4 Adults 25¢, Children 15¢ WESTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY e 4 Including a Special Exhibit of Vegetables by 135 Pupils of Weston Schools. Last year‘s exhibit was pronounced by experts the best in the Province THE NORDHEJIMER PIANO COMPANY MUSICAL RECITAL Erftday Evening in Horticultural Exhibition Tent, 8.30 WESTON MANUFACTURERS «= In a Special Tent, 40 ft x 60 ft Tllustrating the Rapid Progress of Weston Industries. wWOMEN OF THE WESTON RED CROSS SOCIETY, showing how the Sick and Wounded Soldiers are supplied. Also Tea and Rest Room.. In a specially provided Marquee Tent. WESTON VVATET{, POWER AND LIGHT COMMISSION. For the first time the Park will be illuminated. This will certainly bo an attractive feature. His Worship Mayor Charltom has kindly consented to "Cwitch on‘‘ the electric current at 7.30 Friday evening. THE MISSISSAUGA HORSE MILITARY BAND Friday Afternoon and Evening a Sa THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY, WESTON, in Red Cross Tent. Itiis confidently expected that a photograph of ecach Weston Boy who has joined the Army will be shown in this group. WESTON GIRL GUIDES AND BOY SCOUTS. â€" At 9 o‘clock Friday Evening, at Red Cross Tenty the Saluté will be taken on benalf of the ‘‘Weston Heroes.! Returned Soldiers Admitted Free Friday and Saturday No Extra Charge to Special Attractions GENERAL ADMISSION Excellent Parking for Automobiles SATURDAY, SEPT. 21, 1918 Come One and All. WESTON P.O. THIRD ANNUAL FALL FATR Mr. Man : There are 1200 of my policies in force in the Town of Weston. Therefore 1200 people fully protected. _ _ Why not you? B f DO YOU KNOW that the supply of wool is very limited. As a result cloth has increased in price. Good clothing costs from 10 to 15 per cent. more this season than last. By orderâ€" ing a suit now you can save $10.00, as we have been fortunate in securing some exceptional values in fall â€"suitings, overcoat cloths, etce. Gents‘ Furnishing and Tailoring Store MAIN STREET, WESTON PHONE NO. 2 WALTER R. WILSON W. E. COLEMAN Long Branch Ratepayers Association Big Value Prizes for the Races. Midway Full of Excitement. Brass Band Afternoon and Evening. Cash Prizes for all Exhibits GREATER THAN EVER Arranged by Kindness of Saturday Afternoon See the Prize List By Kindness of XDMISSION 25 EENTS By. By the of the the By By ONTARIO PROGRAMME OF EVENTS Septemb‘r 13 & 14 Saturday, September 14th EAGLE HOUSE BLOCK, MAIN STREET, WESTON 10 a.m.â€" Livestock, Poultry, Dairy Produce, etc. HORTICULTURAL FLOWER SHOW Girl Guides TROTTING AND PACING RACHS IMMENSE STREET PARADE Victoria Bicycle Club Annual Road Race MARCHES, DRILLS, ETC. Opening Address HON. GEORGE HENI\%Y Minister of Agriculture All Departments Open BICYCLE RACES MILITARYX BAND Purses $225.00, "Look for the trade mark dog on it" Naval Cadets Exhibits of Light Lunches Moore‘s Lunch and Ice Cream Parler HOT TEA, COFFEE AND COCOA SERVED AT Boy Scouts PAGE THREE | <5p No f j J