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___s . Eetablished 1864. OfMize, Waterloo Mutual Building f King St. z Business Office 219, House 209. Business solicited for first class Companier. â€"The Mercantile Fire .._ Nead Office â€" Waterioo, > ‘Subscribed Capital........ 250,0C0V _ . _ Deposit with the Dominion Government ............ .. $117,140. All policies guaranteed by the London ~_and Lancashire Insurance Company with Arrets of $16,306.638, Take a Perstnal Course at _ School or â€" By Mail. Why spend months at a iressmaking whop, where you do nothing but hem, overcast, sew on hooks and eyes, ctc, â€"all .flvc little things you already knew ore you went there, where if you came here instcad we would show you how to cut, put together, fit and finish everything from plainâ€" est shirtwaist to most claborate toiâ€" lette in 23â€" weeks. We have taught thousands this method within _ the past 10 years and will give anyone $35 who can tell us where more _ is taught about cutting than by _ us, wither in _ Canada _ or the Un: Ated _ States. Whether you be the wife or daughter of a farmer, laâ€" borer, mechanic, merchant or _ milâ€" Monaire, you should learn dressmakâ€" img. No accomplishment you can acâ€" quire will prove to you of â€" such evâ€" ery day lifelong value as _ a practiâ€" eal knowledge of dressmaking. 1t is needed in every home, just as much as to know how to cook a good meal. A few days‘ trial are given free of charge and if student _ finds 1t not all we recommend it to be, the have privilege to stop, there being no pay in advance. + } Terms for complete course is only $10 includes a perfect fitting system given free. _ Next class to commence on Feb 13th. For further particulars write or see us at our residence on Saturday, Feblith L earn Dressmaking Waterloo County Frea Labor Bureau 59 King St. West, Berlin. We have vacancies for men and women in all lines of work If you are out of employment communicate with us at once, No charge for registration or services rendered. 14â€"if THE EMPLOYERS‘ ASSOCIATION Ei Altred Wright, Sccretory T. H. Hall, Inspector C. A BOEHM District Ageni Waterloo, Ont. Phore 249. lasurance Company INCORPORATED 1875 C. A BOEHM General Insurance 2 gont, Buocessor to i!uclnbmough Co. King &t. 6. nlly‘lrmnhfotbupiu,donotomlookonrueep- iL. values in watches, clocks, and many other articles of Sewelry, suitable for wedding or birthday gifts, and personal ,M Diamonds and Cut Glass. &\ â€" . OFFICIAL G. T. R. WATCH AND CLOCK IN&PECTOR #0000000009 #0000 90000 QOBDBOQDOOGG GGtGt s I Pequegnat OF ELLISON, A Watch . On Yourself QbOOQ OobOD O0ORRP0DOOOQ QGQbQ Une of thepeanut venders obeyed the trumpet call for selling 4ittle peaâ€" nuts minus. his license. Je was orâ€" CASES HEARD N What might have resulted in a serâ€" rous â€" accident took place on Thursâ€" dayr at 12 o‘clock just as the stuâ€" dents from the Collegiate were leayâ€" ing for _ lunch. _ Mr. Ed. Lippert‘s horses attached _ to a truck â€" were just passing and as is ustal _ all made a tush for the sleigh to get a quick ride to town. There are alâ€" ways cf conrer, some boisterous stuâ€" cnts smong the flock and on reachâ€" ing the _ vehicle commenced to let out warkoops. The horses hecame frightoned and _ dashe‘> down the street and Lecame 1 mmanageable. They tome across _ the Grand Trunk railâ€" way crossing (fortvrately no _ train was passing) and kept on until they werr stopped at the post cfhice. Luckâ€" ty all escaped injury but the result of the boistcrous am‘ies of the stnâ€" dents might have proved disastrous. PRACTICE SHOULD Toeâ€" practice â€" ofschool chiklren‘: hanging on sleighs should he stoppi d The monument committce has _ anmâ€" thorized the Telegraph to receive ani acknowledge contributions and donaâ€" tions will begladly received at the office oi this great family journal. Let everybody help. when it is unvei had shared in th ing the _memorial The list of contributors was pubâ€" lished a week ago and it was noâ€" ticed thit there are hundreds _ of citizens and _ scores of organizaâ€" tions in Berlin which have not made any _ donations toward this worthy object. _ The monument is a credit to the town and cvery loyal citizen siould le able to say to himself when it is unveiled that he or she had shared in the expense of crectâ€" The Daughters of the Empire arc making arrangements for raising thi balance of the cost of the erection o the Queen _ Victoria monument to about $700. It is desired that this amount should be raised previous to the unveiling ceremonics and an carâ€" nest effort will be made to make up the deficit during the next few weeks. â€" ABOUT $700 iS REQUIRED FOR MONUMENT We know what | Rewil Dyspepsia Tablets are and what turs will do. We guarantee them io retove indiâ€" gestion and dyspepsii. 1i _ they Ja‘ we _ will refund your mouey Three $1.00. Remember you can ontaia Rexall _ Remedies on‘ly at â€" The Rexall Store. _ A. G. Hachnel, Waterâ€" loo. Rexall _ Dyspepsia Tablets remeiy stomach troubles by supplying | the one clement. the absence oi which in the gastric juices causes in tiâ€" gestien and dyspepsia.~ They _ aid the stomach to digest food and _ to quickly _ convert it into rich rcd blocd and material necessary for overcoming natural body waste. Carry a package of Rexall Dysâ€" pepsia Tablets in your vest pociet, or keep them in your room. Take one after each heavy imeal and antiâ€" gestion will not bother vou. Here‘s an Offer You Should Not Overlook D. L. Weber & Sorns, 68 Quean, St. South Barlin Comforters are also made to order Chicopsa Woollen Milis Store Be sure you give us a call" beâ€" fore ordering elsewhere the followâ€" ing line of goods: Getting Married? Starting Honsekatpigg? FOR THE STOMACH Cotton Blankets Union Blaukets V Wool Blaokets Wool Batting or Ready Made Comforters Pattinson, of Preston, | paid the Police Magistrate £10 Progressive Berlin‘s xn .> updatty POLICE COURT Leading Jeweler BE sTOPPED ul Dyspepsia ey will do. revove in ifâ€" 1i tbev dan‘ Carter‘s Little Liver Pills The funcral took place here Thursâ€" day afternoon when the body was laid to rest in the family plot _ in Mount Hore cemetery, Rev. Mr. Bradâ€" Icy conducting the services at the grave. Rev. Geo. A. Yeoman will regret to learn of his death which took place on Tuesday at Bala in the Muskoka district, where he had been conductâ€" ing for a number of years the pastorâ€" ate of the Presbyterian church. He was in his 68th year, and of late he has been doing missionary work in the isolated sections in the district. He is survived by a loving wife, two sons and one daughter. His wife was the daughter of the late Chas. Henâ€" dry of this town. ABSOLUTE SECURITY REVY.G. 1. YEOMAN The accounts for the month were varefully scrutinized and finally passâ€" ed amounting to $7,791.10, The Commission decided to allow Mr. Fotd Kumpf, representing «be Waterloo _ Town Council to examine the books and vouchers cf the Stteed Railway Department Is giving excelleut satisfaction from $1.50 per day to $1.75 per day durâ€" ing the next six months and $2 per day there after. â€" The salary of the storeâ€"keeper, Ezra Nicbergow, was increased from $9.00 to $12.00 per week. The Commission decided to increase the salary of the mnetr reader, who the The many Twinâ€"City friends of the The matter was srought to the atâ€" tention of the Commission by a letâ€" ter from Chief Engineer Sothman of The question of rates for the users of Niagara power in private houses was again discussed at the regular méeting of the Light Commission on Friday evening, and after an hour‘s ecnsideration it was decides to allow s the* original rates as decided upon || last November to prevail for the next â€" few months at least. Commis-‘ sioners Breithaupt, Walters, Schnarr an:« Mayor Schmalz were present. ! RATES FOR LIGHTING Mrs. Reinhol® _ Cook, _ Maynard street, was going to the morning service at Zion church, when she *unâ€" fortunately slipped and fractured her right arm. It was some tim before medical assistance could be secured owing to the majority of physicians cither being in church or attending to their professional dutics e‘sewhere. Mrs. Cook‘s fractvred limb was finalâ€" ly set and is doing nicely. Several accidents took place on Sunday morning while residents _ of the town were going to church owing to the slippery condition of the roads and sidewalks. _ Mrs. M. E. Moore. 186 Frederick stieâ€"t fell on the sideâ€" walk just a few minutes after leayâ€" ber home and dislocated her shoulder. She was removed to her bome and medical attention was quickly sumâ€" mened. _ Mrs. Moore is resting quite comfortably toâ€"day. (Â¥re Must Bear Signature af See Pacâ€"Stâ€"nile Wrapper Rerve. Cenuine BURIED IN BERLIN FoRr tiuousucts, Fok Torme i~ca. FOR CONSTIPATioR FOR SALLOW $Ki8. FOR TWE COMPiEX!c : IN BERLIN Ti Print for yards sopms~ "‘ ' n the a Balts : for ed the felloxang rrrport Pho ArcaBare Pr4 ton royr lar an: on> special mostings sctiag the vear The fo lov ing are the quantitics of som* of the many actichs ouekt dur The Trustee Rogrd have in contempâ€" lation, the Lviliing of a new wing, which is urgently rc=â€"irod, and the ladics believe that a Sun Rcom and Verandahs should also nc provided for. Snould _ this be acccmplished, it is the aim of our Axiliary to completeâ€" Iy _ furnish the new wing. _ Thus it will bo seen, that the funds now in hand and these which mey _tbe receivâ€" od in the future, will be veod, as they hove been in %he past, for kerving the Hospital wail cquip, ed in _ this resre t, sp that the verv pest possiâ€" ble service may be conferred upon the paticnts by the vnited efforts of the Phsician, Suz rintendent, nurses and minagemon!. In conclusion, ta> \nviiiary desires to testify to the ability ard efficiiney of the Lady _ Superintensient, â€" Mrs. Bowman and to her uniform covrtesy : to eur c fhoers .nd members. DC €200002°C0 IN a faffe measirc, this splend.d adition to cur furds. The Treasvrcr‘s financial statement indicates how ti‘s moncy is csont. Few persoas, aside from those cleseâ€" Iy identifict with Hoszital work, know what is invelzed in keoping such an instifution fully sap,licd with linâ€" en, cotten, bedding, furniture and â€" a host of other things, fer which last year $600 alonc was required. , inbiinnmnin n diiedretsitietmminttab ies it Acabiched to whose encrgy and enthusiasm must be attributed in a rarge measure, this splenc.d adition to cur furds. In Janvary, last, cn tne initiative cf the Brin ford Auxiliary invitations were sent to tle Arxiliaries of the larger â€" towns and cities in Western Ontario, to atterd â€" a meeting in Brantford, ka:ing ior its ovject, th: formation of an Association of Auxâ€" iliaries, for the discussion of ways ini means for carr:ring on Hospital work, and of all subeâ€"ts kindred ‘thereto. A largs number of deleâ€" gates responded, incluging those apâ€" pointed by our Auxiliary. _ The plan suggostod _ iy the promcters having found â€" geners! approval, an Associaâ€" tion was : cided ujor. _ Officers were electcd, and semiâ€"annual moetings arâ€" ranged for. The first of these moetâ€" ings was held in Berlin on October 12th. last. 7;¢ attrndance, the paâ€" pers presented and the discussions which followed, surpassed our expecâ€" . tations, and it was felt that the Asâ€" sociation had a career of much vscfulâ€" ness hefore it, apa:t from the social feature, which was most enjoyable, and in itselfl of much value. The RBanâ€" quet tendered to th> visiting ladics acfcared to be greatly enjoyed. Our Auxibary was gratificd with the suceess which attended our â€"Anâ€" nual Tag Fay. The citizens of Berâ€" lin, _ Waterloo, St. Jacobs, FEJmira, (ocesto;o, _ Bridgeport _ and other lowns, respon‘el .uost liberally _ to our appal, with the result thit $2,â€" 100 was sccured on that cday. I deâ€" sire to â€" express the t‘ an‘s of our Auxiliary to all those who _contribuâ€" ted to whatever extent, and especialâ€" ly to the ladies who assisted us, and Urs. Kar °_ The fermation cta branch Auxiliaâ€" ry in Elmira during the year, wilh ‘somc twenty memuers. bas been of !much assistance to us. . The work which they uncertuo‘s, not alone in ‘ CoHecticns on Tax Dayr, but in sewâ€" ing, etc., as well as their attendance | at our meetings, proves their interest fin the welfare of the Hoszital, The | establishmont ci similar bramâ€"hes at | other proints in the rmorthern part of the County, would nc very dosira‘le. It afords me picasure to rcfer to the helpful and wiling hands extenâ€" det by the Waterioo Young 1 a .ics Auxiliary, in the useful and very needful improvements â€" carried out virough them; as fct crample, _ the cement walk {from the public highâ€" way to the doors cf the Hospital, the laying of hardwood fico‘s, the fine rug in the reception room, and other like matters. In the first place 1 wish to thank oll the members of the Auxiliary, for thoir continted intercst in our work, which is so neecstery ‘@ the acâ€" complishment of suceess; and for theit regular attendance at the monthly meetings. _ We mrst te united and enthusiastic, if we are to attain the best results, and in this report, I am glad to say, there is little left to. be desired. Presidint‘s Resort. In reviewing toe work of the Auxâ€" iliary for the past year, 1 find it difficult to say anything of unusual interest, or dife ent from what you have been accustomrd to hear from my very able presccessors. UOwing to the unavoidable absence of the Secretary, Mrs. C. J. Karn, fronf the annual mecting of the Laâ€" dies‘ Auriiiary of the Berlinâ€"Waterâ€" i0o0 Hospital which was held several days ago the reports for the year were not _ completed and ready for publication. The reports showed that the Auxiiiary has performed cxâ€" cellent work for the institution durâ€" ing 1910 _ and has rendered splendid assistance to the Tristee Board in making the year ome of the _ mest successful in the history of the Hosâ€" pital. _ The various reports are as follows:â€" 45“ y dressiny: . nurses‘ :o ns 2594 Nirs. Gice. Wegsnast feretany‘s Revert. Secrctary | _ Mrs. Herman Bochmer was â€" voted rerlar an1 _ to the chair and spoke of Mrs. Wegeâ€" ag the vcar. nast‘s good work as President for the quantitics of _ Auxiliary during the year. boueht durâ€" | _ The officers were reâ€"instated for the prosent . 83.19 8Str. 46 Mr. W. D. Euler for duditing _ the hooks and to the Presf fot their ‘st The following ladies paid their anâ€" nual fees: Mesdames H Boehmer, Bowman, Bricker, Conrad, Doering. Gabel, Hucther, _ Sattler, Schiedel, Schmalz, Scully, Weaver and Miss Oclschlager Mrs. J. M. Scully was appointed to assist the President and Superintenâ€" dent in the buying for the current month . Accounts to the amount of $30 22 were passed for payment. The President _ Mrs. Wegenast was in the chair. Sinking fund ............._...... 2700.00 Balance for current expenses 610.54 Total .......2. .220.0...... 4030.20 Watcrloo Tag Day H:eceipts $500 retained _ by young Ladies‘ Waterioo Branch Ladies‘ Auxiliary. Total expenditures ......... Balance on hand deb Merâ€" chants Bank oÂ¥ 49f1, Votes of vhanks . wore passed _ to Auxiliary "fiâ€"_ Membership fees...........____. Interest on Bank balance Donation Tag Day: Berlin.........$1465.38 EAmira....... 100.20 St. Jacobs 19.50 Bridgeport 18.00 Church collection ...._..._..... ... Tags sold to Young Ladies‘ loo Hosrital for the year ending 31 December ©1910: To balance from 1909 The than‘s of the Auxiliary is tenâ€" dered to all citizens vh> sent donaâ€" tions and good checr to the Hospital and patients at Thanksgiving _ and Christmas. All patients were â€" reâ€" membered with some : little gift and flowers at Christmas. The last year the Auxiliary able to add _ $1,000 to the ing fund. M Furniture ........... Haroware ............ China ....s....... Matress repailing Bed spreads ... Blankets .........._... Table Napkins ... Sundries .. _ Toweling 177 yds Pillow Slips 34 I Towels, 24 pair . Muslin 56 yards . Cotton, 804 yds. The grict _ stricken parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their sore bereavement. bafilinis .. AiBRND t l ds is > to do so he missed his footing, fell to the grounis and received a se‘ere shaking up. He procceded to church, and hardly _ a moment clapsed â€" afâ€" ter he entered the confessional and knelt down _ when he sank to the floor in a faint anf with a few gasps silently and very peacefully expired. Dr. Lackner who arrived shortly alâ€" ter the occurrence pronounced («ath du? to heart failure. The lad was a general favorite amâ€" ong his many playmates who will greatly miss his cheerful and pleas ant smile. He was polite and popâ€" ular among all with whom he came in ecatact, and his death will be reâ€" grotted by aâ€"wide circle of both his old and younger fricnds. He was a bealthy wellâ€"built boy and was never subject to any fainting spelis as would be usual in a desti of this kind. He would Save been twelc years of age in May. The funeral took place Monday at nine o‘clock from the home of his favents to St. Mary‘s Roman Cathâ€" olic Church whe‘p services were hetd and to Mount Hope cemcetery for inâ€" terment. The _ funcral was very largely attende‘.« .adies‘ Auxiliary, Berlin & Waterâ€" fcath look place on Saturday afterâ€" noon at fous o‘clock when the bright life of little Leo Longo, the elevesâ€" ycarâ€"old son of Mi, anu Mis. Antnony Longo, 116 Kin@#it. i.., ebsed away shortly _ after he mnad enteres aad Anelt down in the confessional ci St. Mary‘s Roman Catholic Church. Little Leo, or "Beau" as he was popularly _ krown among Lis fricnis had becn clerléng as usual in his faâ€" ther‘s store until three o‘clock in Saturday afternoon, when he toii his father that be wished ‘e go â€" to confession. _ Srouring his assent he left and on his way there, it is said," that he attempted to secure a ride on a passing sleigh. In enceavoring death Leo Longo Drops Cesd While Kneclung in Confessional Total expenditure very sad and extremely sudden General Bustness at St. Mary‘s Chusch Treasurer‘s Statement Receipts. N | KD GF A BRIGHT LaD Lovise Oelschlager, Treasurer Carrie I. Karn, e Sectetary. .... 2256.65 $3316.54 3317.54 1773.55 1602.98 713.66 $713.66 «LOvercoats dusfmcinlechs aiebafan 4 9 9 4 2 2 20 No e s s i“'“_* *_H"‘H‘H"H"H"l"l-l-“ Brotr=Breloolo «JoofeoJeoJoofeofunfonfocfunf$s ofecfenfeafunfe W. 0. Costello & Co UNXDERTA KING Special ,Ir â€" BUY 7 | Wanless 1000 CACemmmmmemmmee Another car joad of cheap Dressers, Washstands and Sideboards. T is the last lot we will be able to sell at & DRESSERS 6 styles to chojse from, British Bevel Mirrors $5.00 wWaSH STANDS | L. 0 1. 0 . # 1 0 l 0_ 2.50 SIDEBQOARDS 5 styles, British Bevel Mirrors 6.50 to $11.00 CHAIRS faney carved backs per 1â€"2 dozen â€" â€" $3 50 EXTENSION TABLES 5 legs, 6 feet long â€" $5.50 styles, and cloths, hand tailorcd, at â€" s13 Wateon‘s blue and brown ribbed Underwear â€" 65 Watson‘s $1.25 natural wool Underwear ~ 87 Penman‘s finest natural wool $1.50 quality at â€" $1. Eng‘ish Wolsey Underwear, $3.00 quality at â€" 9. All our best and newest 2.50 and 3.00 Hate # 1. Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Working men‘s Shirts, Orv alls, Caps, etc., at great reduction. E" Men‘s $18 Ulaters also Presto collar Co ts and in several very fine lines ol Chesterfield dress style = f All our $20 and $22.50 Suits or Overcoats, in all new $10.00 Suits, fine Tweed â€" â€" â€" $5 $10.00 Overcoats, black with velvet Collar â€" $5 $14.00 and $15.00 fine Tweed or Worsted Su‘ts at §9 $14.00 fine Ulster and Dress Overcoats â€" $8 Men‘s $16.50 and $18 handâ€"tnilored suits in al! new clotl s #11 COSTELLO‘S Simpson‘s Retail Furniture Store MUSIC BOOKS OF ALL KINDS Victor Talking Machines, Pollock Phonograérhs Genuine, Edison graphs, Columbia Graphophones “udc Bi._ 8 Mus‘c Rulls Violin Cases Mrtronomes Blow Acord of Musical *26 King St. West, EERLIN _ Where Â¥au Gan Alwsys Get the Fines: The Choicest Wheat Hane#vt' MEN‘S SUITS Yields to you flour which takes rank second to none. when we grind it inâ€" to whal is widely known as the "King" Brand. Starting with prime whole wheat made into flour accordâ€" _ ing to the best accepted modern meâ€" thods, what else could be the resultâ€" ant but A1 flour. When Buying ask your dealer for ‘THE KING‘ Phone 97 "CITY MILLS" branches. ordeons Store being a‘tered so that we are only al‘owed the front of store to clear balâ€" ance of stock. Now is the time. Prices away below aâ€"tual cost. Just Received 17 King St., Berlin. IRVIN MASTER %.> Merchant Miller. . Serlin, Ont. _ BroBenBonBonBonBenQerRe Gor onl AGonBenPonBonSe oBonPBenBonBea Pn JenPonfPanPorfene afenPeaGecfoue pecial attention paid to Undertaking in all its Day Phone 37. Night Phone 653. Autobarps E:.;;f;: Zithers @â€"anle AND Flutes W hristles Instruments PollockCabinet Violins Guitars Xylophones Music S to re $13.95 62e 87“ #1. 2.25 1.9§ $11.95 Phonoâ€" $5 95 $5.95 §9 95 $8.48 $11.00 $3 50 $5.50 05 9y Ne