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Mrs. Slessor, Superior Avéenue, Mimâ€" ico, has been notified that her husâ€" band, Pte. Peter Slessor, has been reâ€" ;ba.tria.ted, but is in ~the King George Hospital with a gunshot wound in the leg. / .‘ Pte. Slessor, after the battle of YXpres in April, 1915, lay for a day and a night on the battleâ€"field with a gunshot wound in the leg . before being carried off by the Huns. He spent 13 months in a prison hospital, and a French barristerâ€"atâ€"law, who was a prisoner with him} and repatriâ€" ated about a year ago, wrote to Mrs. Slessor from Paris, stating that she need not worry concerning her husâ€" band as his wound had healed sucâ€" eessfully.. No particulars have been received from London, but it is thought that it is the old wound givâ€" ing trouble. y Pte. Slessor is an architect, and came to Canada from England â€" ten years ago. He left with the 48th Highlanders at the beginning, of the war, and was with the first Canadians in France. % ‘An attempt was made â€"on Christâ€" mas night to break into the house of Mr. C. King, Elizabeth Street. Mr. King, on hearing a noise at the back of the house, ran out to investigate. Whereubon the marauders \ took to their heels. P. C. Myers was notified and is keeping a sharp. look out, as this is the third reported attempt at robbery, in Mimi within the last two weeks. _ X . Councillor _ Johnsor has received word from Ottawa that his son, Gunâ€" ner Charlie Johnson, is lying seriousâ€" ly ill at the military hospital of Basâ€" ingstoke, England. Gunner Johnson, who is a native son of Mimico, enlistâ€" ed whilst homesteading in the West, and went overseas in September, 1915. He was wounded in the car and head in October last, and was recovering from his wounds when\ overtaken by this illness. The people of Mimico will be glad if the next report is that the gallant gunner is recovering. propos of the public school nominaâ€" tion meeting at which it was said that people generally took very little inâ€" terest in the proceedings, it must be remembered that the time at which the meeting is held is very inconveniâ€" ent for most people.. Only a few comâ€" paratively are at liberty to attend a méeting held at 1i a.m. on any ordinâ€" ary day. Some years ago the Council passed a byâ€"law changing the hour of nomination from 11 a.m. to 7.30 p.m., so as to enable the general public to attend. There is no reason why the members of Mimico: sehool â€" board should not do similarly and give the people the same opportunity. The visit of President Wilson «to King George of England marks an epoch in the relations of the two counâ€" tries,and it is fervently hoped throughâ€" out all English speaking countries, that the visit may lead to a strengthâ€" ening beyond the possibility of breakâ€" ing the friendly ties of Britain and America‘. The visit of the President to the home of his ancestors, which will be followed no doubt by a visit to the home of the ancestors of George Washington, will remind the Presiâ€" dent that much British blood flows in the veins of Americans and that blood is thicker than water, making so much easier the coming together of the two peoples on vital questions conâ€" cerning their mutual welfare. The wholeâ€"hearted welicome given him by the masses of the British and the genâ€" uine appreciation shown by them of the valuable aid rendered by the arâ€" my and navy of the United States canâ€" not fail to make a deep impression on the mind of the President and all true Americans. The German has been conquered and driven out of France and Belgium. . Let those in authority see to itâ€" and without delayâ€"that the German be driven out of power of any kind in Britain and America. It is needless to say that the German will have little power in the countries of Belgium and France, and our own land Should be free from the evil effects . of their power. ' $ & 1 Accounts rendered to the council were ordered to be paid, as were also accounts of the Hydroâ€"Electric preâ€" sented by the secréetary of the Comâ€" mission, Mr. N. Bryer. â€" _ The meeting then adjourned. Christmas visitors were numerous in Mimico, several families entertainâ€" ing former residents of the town. Engineer Lowes reported a brefkâ€" down of the registering water meter caused by frost. The engineer was authorized to have the meter repairâ€" éd. For services rendered in 1916, 1917 and 1918, inspecting plumbing, general supervising in the town and on the Lake Shore Road, the enginâ€" eer was paid the sum of $500.00.. â€" The Mayor, retiring, thanked the members of the council for their wholeâ€"hearted support during the year and also for the . honorarium which ‘\had been granted him, and though reâ€" tiring from the office of Mayor, he by no means intended to lose interest in municipal matters, and hoped to be a visitor to the regular meetings. In conclusion he wished the incoming mayor and councillors every success during the coming year. Suitable responses were made by the members present. â€" ‘ The Council met on Friday evening in the Clerk‘s office and wound up the odds and ends of business left over from previous meetings. Mayor Harâ€" rison présided and Reeve Bryer, Counâ€" cillors Johnson, Harlock and Eland, with Clerk Telfer, were present. / Magistrate Davidson had another busy day on Friday, when more than sixty persons were charged with breaking the speed law. One offender was fined $35 and costs, this being his fourth offence. Leaving the highway for the ditch is to be regarded as an offence, unless it can be proven to be accidental. The Truck Transport Co. were mulcted five dollars and costs for such an offence. Other fines rangâ€" ed from $5.00 to $10 and costs. The Christmas entertainment of the Salvationists of Mimico was held in the army hall on Friday night. Staffâ€" Captain Knight presided over the enâ€" tertainment. An excellent programme of drills, songs, recitations, etc., was given by the young soldiers. Capt. MclLean, who is leaving Mimico to enâ€" gage in the work of the million drive, was tendered a farewell. Reeve Bryâ€" er and Councillor Harlock gave short and interesting addresses. Santa Claus a',,ppeared on the scene and presented most of those present, and there were many with Christmas gifts. The capâ€" tain was favored with several good gjfts and hearty good wishes for his future welfare.. Bros. King and Ginâ€" ger worked hard to make a success of the entertainment. PAGE TWO MIMICO The electors of New Toronto have plenty ‘of material from which to seâ€" lect their Councillors for 1919 and good materiar at that.. Councillors Shackleton and Dyer are seeking reâ€" election, both of them have renderâ€" ed_good service during the year that has passed, and no doubt will be able to renderâ€"even better service if reâ€" elected, witm=a year‘s : experience in municipal work‘w%‘ned. Two exâ€"councillo>=._ namely, Mr. E. Janes and Mr. John};.};q‘ser, are as. piring again, and there & no doubt bnt what their chances of efition are good. . Should four named beFrigretâ€" ed, New Toronto will have a vigorous council of experience, _but comparaâ€" tively young men, and with Reeve Lovejoy at the head, much can be confidently looked for in the way of real improvements. to see how New Toronto can go wrong. A word of praise is due Counâ€" cillor McKnight, who is retiring after sveral years of good service, and also to Councillor McCullum,â€" who is reâ€" tiring partly on account of ill-heé.‘[‘&h% The remaining candidates, Mr. T. Staunton and Mr. Cameron, are unâ€" tried men, but judging from _ the speeches of the former at the nominaâ€" tion meeting, he evidently is wideâ€" awake and in good carnest. Wednesday will tell, however, and when the calibre of the candidates is taken into consideration. it is difficult A very enjoyable concert was held in the basement of St. Margaret‘s Church, New Toronto, on Monday, Deâ€" cember 23rd. The chief feature of the programme was a patriotic play enâ€" titled: "The Wooing of Miss Canada," which was very well given by the boys and girls. ‘"The Burglar‘"‘ by five of the senior girls caused much amuseâ€" ment. Very good indeed was the duâ€" et by, Miss Marion Mills and John Turner. Another item of interest was a patriotic drillâ€""Rule Britannia," Miss Bella Craibe making a very loveâ€" ly Britannia. Last, but not least, was the Christmas tree. Miss Amic Barâ€" rett was awarded the prize for the highest marks obtained during the year. ' Joe Kedin of New Toronto was | brought before Magistrate Brurton in | the County Court and charge) with . beating his wife. The accused is sain to have been under the influbnce of liquor at the time of the alleged | assault. The magistrate was setisfie; | of the guilt of, Vedin and sentencek | him to jail for thirty days, aprd to re‘: ‘ ceive ten lashes. j i Ca‘pt. J. D. Doughty of Guelph reâ€" cently returned home, was the first officer appointed in the 153rd Welâ€" lington Batt. He recruited over 2,000 men, went overseas in April, 1917, and the following July crossed to France with the Imperial Army. He reverted to lieutenant and was transferred to the 1st division, ist battalion, Canaâ€" dian infantry in June, 1918. When going over the top with his men on August 30th, he received a wound in the abdomen, which almost proved faâ€" One thing sure is that the contest will be a clean one, neither of the genâ€" tlemen interested being of the mudâ€" throwing type, but on the contrary, ‘the winner will be congratulated on his success by his opponent as sincereâ€" \ly as. by any of his most ardent adâ€" mirers. } Buy War Savings and Thrift Stamps â€"25¢ buys a Thrift Stamp. Visitation Day in connection with the Armenian and Syrian Relief Funds will be held on Sunday, January 5th, and collections taken on Sunday, Jan. 19th, for the benefit of those people who have suffered so cruelly during the past years. _A number of the ladies of the Mimâ€" ico. Presbyterian Church‘ met at the Manse on Saturday evening, Dec. 21st, and gave Mrs. Mackay a very pleasâ€" ant surprise by presenting her with a well filled purse as a token of their love and esteem. An address was also read wishing Mr. and Mrs. Mackay a very joyful Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year. Reeve Bryer, who has followed in the footsteps of the/retiring Mayor, as trustee, councillor and reeve, is well known for the faithful way in which he has devotéd himself to the work of the different offices, his conscieâ€" tious attitude on all matters pertaining to the town‘s interests. His record speaks. for him and the electors of Mimico have have to decide on Wedâ€" nesday as to who will occupy, the mayor‘s chair for the coming year. Mr. West is a man of acknowledged business ability, has resided in Mimâ€" ico for many years, and was one of the first board of trustees when Miâ€" mico became a police village, and is much interested in the welfare and deâ€" velopment of the town. The municipal elections for 1919 have narrowed down to a contest for the mayoralty. The retirement of Mayor Harrison after a lengthy periâ€" od of service in the interests of the town in the varied capacities of trusâ€" tee, councillor, reeve and mayor, opâ€" ens the field to Reeve Bryer and Mr. L. J. West. A good sound education on broad common sense and practical lines, is a splendid foundation to build upon, and will prove a valuable asset to the naâ€" tion at large in the future generations, and no boy or girl in Canada should be deprived of the advantages of such an education. The members of the board are all men of experience, and under their management since Mimico became inâ€" corporated as a village, the school has developed along the best possible lines and has a record second to none in Ontario. The high school is progressing favâ€" orably and the probabilities are that more teachers will be required to asâ€" sist in this work. The muchâ€"talkedâ€"of lady candidate for school board honors failed to maâ€" terialize at the annual nomination meeting for school trustees held on Thursday morning. Mr. W. W. Burâ€" gess acted as returning officer and the three retiring candidates, namely, Mr. Geo. Holdenby, Mr. Jno. Kay, and Mr. G. R. Gauld, were reâ€"elected withâ€" out opposition. From the remarks passed at the meeting, it would appear that the school is badly overcrowded and a new addition needed at once, 604 puâ€" pils being on the roll, with nine teachâ€" ers, exclusive of the principal, Mr. J. W. English. NEW TORONTO "I will, sir," replied the broth of a bhoy. And when the next train came in the passengers were considerably astonished to hear Terry sing: The Muskoka Free Hospital for Consumptives â€"the pioneer in the war against the Great White Plague â€"needs your active help to carry on its work. Consumption can be cured if taken in time. Must the fight be lost for lack of funds? @ Gifts may be sent to Sir William J. Gage, 84 Spadina avenue, Toronto, ar to @George A. Reid, Secretaryâ€" Treasurer, Gege Institute, 223 Colâ€" lege street, Toronto, ‘"Haven‘t I been telling‘ you,". he cried, ‘"to sing out the names of staâ€" tions clearly and distinctly? "Rimimâ€" ber nowâ€"sing thim out." \ We have just learned of a family, once quite comfortable, now in the grip of poverty and misery. The father developed consumption; after a lingering illness that exhausted their savings, he died, leaving the mother and four little ones penniless â€"â€"worse still, all the children have contracted the same disease. This case is not exceptional, family after family is suffering a similar fate. "Change here," he cried, "Change here for Limerickgalwayanmayo!" W all meryowâ€"seine batilefcidâ€"â€"but we can be as truly patriotic in lookinzg after the welfare of. our countrymen here at home. "I‘ve been here since, 1870,", he said,/‘"and I haven‘t been. relieved yet." 4 It was the busiest part of the day at the railway station and Terence O‘Flannigan, the newest porter, rushâ€" ed up to the incoming train. But the station master descended upon Terry. Piper Macâ€"‘"The verra best music I ever heard whateffer was doon, at Jamie Maclauchlan‘s. There was fifteen o‘ us pipers in the wee back parlor, all playing different chunes. I thoct I was floatin‘ aboot in heaven!" "Got you at last!" said the soldier. "Come out of it, you old blighter. You‘re the man that‘s been spying on us for Jerry, are you?" The gld man vigorously protested that he was a patriotic Frenchman. There is an enemy in our midstâ€" consumption. Lurking in unsuspectâ€" ed places, it seeks but a foothold to drag its victims down to (death. Surely it is a true test of love of country to devote our energies and our means towards exterminating such a foe. 3 A Long Wait On a certain part of the British lineâ€"so the story runs‘-â€"-information was leaking out, and a special reâ€" ward was offered for the capture of the spy. The » soldiers took up the hunt keenly, and one night while‘ a member of a patrol was out in No Man‘s Land he entered a shellâ€"shatâ€" tered ruin and discovered a wrinkled old man, whose clothing was all rags and tatters. No further outbreaks of foot and mouth disease having been reported in Great Britain since October 9th, and assurance having been received by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries that no reasons on the ground of health conditions exist why the imâ€" portation of animals from Great Briâ€" tain to Canada should not be allowed, the issue of permits on and after Janâ€" uary 1st next for the importation. of cattle, sheep, othér ruminants, and swine, from Great Britain will be reâ€" sumed. t & DATED at Toronto in ‘the Province of Ontario, the 29th day of October, A.D. 1918. NOTICE is hereby given that Ralph Kerr of the City of Toronto in the County of York and Province or? Onâ€" tario, machinist, will apply to the Parliament of Canada at the next sesâ€" sion thereof for a Bill of Divorce from his wife, Kathlene Kerr, now reâ€" siding in said City of Toronto, in the Province of Ontario, on the grounds of adultery and, desertion. A. J. ANDERSON, Solicitor for the Applicant, 15 weeks 2881 Dundas St. W., Toronto Any motion to quash or set aside the same or any part thereof must be made within three months after the first publication of this notice and cannot be made thereafter. Notice is hereby given that a Byâ€"law was passed by the Municipality of. the Township of Etobicoke on the 16th day of December, 1918, providing for the issue of debentures to the amount of $5,000 for the purpose of purchasâ€" ing a school site and erection of a school building thereon and necessary equipment of same in School Section No. 5 of the Township of Etobicoke, and that such Byâ€"law was registered in the Registry Office for the Regisâ€" try Division of the east and west ridâ€" ings of the County of York on the 20th day of December, 1918. Dated at Islington this 27th day of December, 1918. s Meets every Tuesday night at 8 p. m, in the basement of St. Margaret‘s Church, 6th Street, New Toronto. All visiting brethren are invited to attend these meetings. CATTLE JMPORTS PERMITTED NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF BYâ€"LAW NO. 1217 "Sweet dreamland faces, Passing to and fro; Change here for Limerick Galway and Mayo." WEST POINT LO.0.F. NO. 425 Bro. Geo. Parkinson, Noble Grand Bro. E. J. Appleton, Rec. Sec‘y. S. BARRATT, Clerk of the Mun;cipality of the Township of Etobicoke. DIVORCE NOTICE What He Thought PATRIOTISM. STATION ROAD, MIMICO PARCEL DELIVEE Y Prompt Servigs at Moders+s Captain McLean, Officer in Charge Phone Parkdale 2494 Sunday, 11 a.m.â€"Holiness Meeting. Sunday, 3 p.m.â€"Sunday School, Sunday, 7 p.m.â€"Salvation Meeting. Saturday, 8 p.m.â€"Prayer for Empire Monday,. 8 p.m.â€"Soldiers‘~ Meeting. Wednesday, 8 p.m.â€"Public Meeting. Friday, 7.30 p.m.â€"Band of Love. f _A Welcome for All. STOP 27, LAKE SHORE ROAD Sunday Morning Servicesâ€"11 o‘clock. Sunday Evening Servicesâ€"7 o‘clock. Sunday School and Bible Study, 3 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 8.15 p.m. B.Y.P.U. Meeting, Wed., at 7.30 p.m. E. J. Whan, Pastor, 6 Havie Avenue Toronto = J. 3650 Holy Communion‘ every Sunday at 9 a.m. and on second Sunday each month at 11 a.m., and on Holy Days at 7.30 a.m. 11.00 a.m.â€"Morning service. 2.30 p.m.â€"Sunday School. 7.00 p.n.â€"Evening Service. Epworth League meeting «every Monday at 8 p.m. Masses, Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday Evenings 7.30. Car Stop No. 15. Rev. G. E. Doherty, Pastor. Meeting for Prayer, Wednesday, 8 Women‘s Missionary and Ladies‘ Aid 1st Tuesday of the month at three Sand and Gravel For Sale Young People‘s Society, Monday, 8 Morning 11 a.m. Evening 7 p.m. Prayer Mecting at 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Sabbath School and Adult Bible Class 3.15 p.m. Sunday Services: Morning Prayer, 11 o‘clock; Evening Prayer, 7 o‘clock. Holy Communion every Sunday at 9 a.m., except on 1st Sunday in month when it is celebrated at 11 o‘clock. Sunday School 10 a.m. Presbyterian Church Epwgrth League at 8 pm. Morday evenings. Wm. Gair NEW TORONTO CHURCHES Century Methodist Church Thos. Douglas Morning Prayer 11 a.m Sunday School 3 p.m. Evensong 7 p.m. , St. Leo‘s Church MIMICO Cor. Mimico Ave. and Church St. Rev. G. J. Mackay, M.A., Minister A welcome to all. .Seats free. Sunday Services 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School Rev. J. A. Walker, B.A., Pastor, Sixth Street Methodist Church SALVATION ARMY Mimico Ave., Mimico REV. J. W. MORGAN, Pastor § Mimico Avenue MIMICO CHURCHES Christ Church LONG BRANCH CHURCHES Baptist Church Teaming Contractor St. Margaret‘s ~ Church SUNDAY SERVICES Juy C ROAD Stanley Avenue PAINTER AND DECORATOR J. Barnum Have Your HomeDecorated Remember we repair your old shoes also. And provide for good draft by use of , MOTOR CAR SUPPLY RUBBERS Ontario Sewer Pipe Co., Limited Telephone Parkdale 377, 378 When Building Your House Formerly Chief Inspector, Canadian ( Elgin Watch Co. 1506 QUEEN ST., W., PARKDALE Phone Park. 4793. Open Evenings Seamless Issuer of Wedding Rings _ Marriage Licenses TORONTO AND HAMILTON l:‘ e Lake Shore Lot For Sale REPAIRS A SPECIALTY A. E. STEPHENS, Proprietor N. J. WATSON HIGHWAY South side of Lake Shore Road HOUSE FOR SALE I. W. ROYCE 1521â€"23 QUEEN STREET W. The Store That Satisfies Your f Tastes If you like Candies. If you like Soft Drinks. If you like nice Confectionery If you like Smokes. If you want reading. Try the â€" Stationery Store, Stop 21 NEW TORONTO REAL ESTATE Office, Church Street, Mimico. Phone: Local 78. Guard against fires by lining your chimney with VITRIFIED â€" CLAY FLUES (Either square or round) OFFICIAI WATCH INSPECTOR GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY KEEP YOUR FEET DRY and protect yourself j from colds. Phone Park. 1321â€"4756 Livery Cars Day and Night UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER NORMAN A. CRAIG _ Phones : Park. 2950, Park. 1054 1255 QUEEN WEST (1 block from Sunnyside) 1500 â€"QUEEN WEST We BHave all qualities. EXCELSIOR TOP Before you Clean Up Manufactured by HOUSE FOR RENT Ask for Estimates =~â€"Fromâ€"â€" Sheffield‘s on Victor Avenue JEWELER . Chapple Plan to Mimico Write for information toâ€"day. T53â€"755 Dovercourt Road Lake Shore Road $ _ See that a policy is taken and kept i force; even if you hav{ economize and struggle to do it. Yuu cannot afford to neglect provision. The risk is too griatâ€"too fearfully great. GENTLEMENâ€"Let us make you a nice Bill Fold or Letter Book. Special prices given to inswance companies for advertis}ir-tg. W. E. SALE, FANCY LEATHER GOODS MFG. § 1604 Queen West Phone Park.,3753 Billiard Parlor f y Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobaccos Concert Hall for Rent at Reasonable Prices i _ CORNER MIMICO AVE. AND ELIZABETH STREET 1 MIMICO y t um AGAIN OLD MEMORIES REâ€" ASSERT THELI CLAIM, AND ONCE AGAIN THE FESTIVE SEA&0§ PROMPTS A HEARTY WISH FOR A MERRY XMAs AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR WM. E. S$. SAVAGE Are You Interested in Bonds Prepare now for reconstruction days. Our home an*d,e;x-{f port trade will demand the sérvices of bright youngpeople Get new catalogue toâ€"day. Shaw’/s Business Schools,; Torm&» . t Shaw., Packacg. _ t BANK OF HAMILTON BUILDING, TORONTO, CANADA Winter Term _‘ _| Begins January 6 PARKDALE LEATHER SHOP WRITE, TELEPHONE OR CALL UPON US AND WE WILL SHOW YOU SOME THAT WILL & s INTEREST YOU. Patterns of Every Description in Wood, Metal or Wax MACHINE AND ENGINE PATTERNS A SPECIALT W. Redpath, Proprietor $ 109 ADELAIDE STREET WEST 3 HARRISON BROS. Dominion Pattern Works uAh‘ P. H. 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