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Ernst‘s BIG MAY SUIT SELLING CAMPAIGN This does not come by any chance; we have been on the "preparedâ€" ness" job for this for months. Our exceptional buying facuities in immense yuantities for cash give us a tremendous advantage these days; an adâ€" vantage in some cases enables us to sell in any department of our store merchandise at less than it costs some stores at wholesaile. Ernst‘s selecâ€" tions are the choice of t â€" / .~ .c M comnd Besides the saile control for Kitchener of the celebrated 20th Century Brand Bench Tailored and Society Brand Clothesâ€"the "aeroplane" and the "quick press" that is always to the front in Canada‘s clothing trade for style and quality. _ 100 men‘s suits in all the very latest shades of all wool Canadian Tweeds, made in accordance with the latest New York models. Retailers the counâ€" try over are selling at $18.00, sale prI€# .:... l.zsr wasvs v+s+... $14.00 200 men‘s suits, broken lines of men‘s hand tailored sults in fine fancy Tweeds and plain colors in the conserâ€" vative style for both men and young men, regular $12.50 and $14.00, sale pPHIGG ... rslas sizee crrce++ $9.00 MEN‘S $14.00 SUITS FOR $9.80. MEN‘S $18.00 SUITS FOR $14.90. MEN‘S $27.00 BLUE OR BLACK SUITS $19.80. There is no shortage of stock here. pe pure wool, blue or black Worâ€" sted English cloth, old dyes, Wool Sergs lined. The greatest values ofâ€" fered in Canada. Qualifkof selling is our slogan of profit. We give you the benefit of our foresight in earty plungâ€" ing in purchasing, reguilar $27.00, sale prige ..:ll siscs siras cor.~ ©19.00 CANADA‘S BEST TROUSER VALâ€" vEs. Good solid wearing, hard finish, English Tweeds and Worsteds, also a big range of pure Wool Worsted Suitâ€" ings, tailored in trousers at in many cases less than the actual cost of the cloth toâ€"day. Big full Bloomers in Cloths selected from our Men‘s lines, hand tailored. Coats Norfolk pleated with stitched ¢n beits, sizes 30 to 36, $6.00, $7.00, ©3.00, $10.00 to ..... ........ $15.00 HIGH SCHOOL "STUDENT" SUITS 12 Large Factories Tailoring for over 250 Live Stores commnotntndunnntntntt Order your seed now. Will pay $20 a ton for pulled and $15 a ton for mowed fAlax at the Conestogo Flax Mill. Will also rent land. We are making business hum greater than ever before Your letters will be answered, you will get the exact information you need, you will get the advice and assistance yéu desire free, proâ€" vided by experts to whom we pay real money for the answer we send you, if you become a subscriber to FARMER‘S MAGAZINE. This magazine is forâ€" * THE MEN ON THE FARM. THE WOMEN ON THE FARM Helps them plan, and tells them how‘to construct barns, stables, :i:l:.artn:ema'knln‘:." home plar sheep barns, hen houses, silos, > * and dwellings. ‘ln their kitchen problems. Tells all about septic m.fi(., hyâ€" in matters pertaining to childâ€" dcaullc rams, waterâ€"subply and renâ€"their healtk, rearing and lighting systems, powerâ€"farming. school. Gives advice and information Deals with styles, dress patterns about feeding and breeding and and other feny\lnlno m“:““. the health of animals; about the Gives help in gardening and business side of farming, ..coâ€" flower culture. operative methods, investments, and insurance. Gives news of women‘s work. For all it provides stories, special articles on timely subjects by expertsâ€"not amateurs or experimenters; and the latest and most accurate information on every matter of concern to farmers. # FARMERS‘ MAGAZINE Every issue of FARMER‘S3 MAGAZINE is worth a dollar bill, beâ€" Every issue of FARMER‘S3 MAGAZINE is worth a dollar bill, beâ€" cause it is downright helpful in practical ways. The free advice and information it supplies on requestâ€"by private letterâ€"may be worth many dollars.. Have the FARMER‘S MAGAZINE in your home as you would a hammer or a sawâ€"an everâ€"ready and indispensable help. Have it for its friendship. . The price is One Dollar per year. Bid us send it to you, and remit for it when we send you the bill. Address the publishâ€" ora:â€" i 4t 1HE MacLEAN PUBLISHING CO., LTD., 153 University Ave., Toronto Farmers Wanted TO GROW FLAX 62. NO 21. Ni The : Canadian Farmers‘ Real Friend H. W. EBE L \I Men‘s Stits, the same as you see priced all over at $22.00. Magnificent Worsteds and Tweeds made in & young man‘s model, sizes 34 to 42, reâ€" gular $22.00, sale price ...... $16.80 A magnificent range of choice cut in all the smart 1918 models, two and three button, smart roll lapels, patch or plain pockets, belt or plain, browns greys, fancys in checks, stripes anc plain at a clear saving of $2.00 to $6.00 Other very special lines at $2.50, $3.00, $4.00 and ..... ..... .. » $4.50 YOUNG MEN‘S SUITS $12.50, $15.00 $18.00, $20.00. 20TH CENTURY BENCH TAILOREC SsUITS. $2.50 solid English cloth .... $1.98 $3.50 solid English cloth, 5 pockets, beit loops and side straps ... .. $2.89 $5.00 English Worsted Trousers, in browns, grays, check, and stripe, very special ..... ..... ..... ... .. $4.00 MEN‘S $22.00 SUITS FOR $16.80. Canada‘s master tailors with an in ternational reputation for quality. We are sole sellers of this brand for Kitâ€" chener. Dress suits, business, young men‘s and men who would remain young, suits. Every suit fully guaranâ€" teed to retain its shape in any stress of wear of weather, $20.00, $23.00, §$25.00 to ..... ..... :. ... $95.00 _Pure Wool botany yarn, fancy Worsted Trousers, absolutely guaranâ€" teed, $56.00, and $6.50, for ..... $4.98 ANOTHER DRIVE IN BOYS‘ SUITS $4.95 AND $7.95. Two extraordinary . values, solid wearing fabrics in stitched on belt pleated Norfolks. it ‘*Where the | Good Clothes Come from Helps them in their home planâ€" ning and making. in their kitchen problems. In matters pertaining to childâ€" renâ€"their healtk, rearing and school. Deals with styles, dress patterns and other feminine interests. Gives help in gardening and flower culture. TEN PAGES. 14â€"6t. Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Stauffer, Min« nota, and Gladys, Kenneth and Abram of Waterloo, and Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Cassel were guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Cassel. The funeral of the late Mr. Isaac Bingeman was held on Wednesday, May 15th. _ Funeral services were conducted at the U. B. church by Rev. Mr. Goudie of Kitchener. _ The reâ€" mains were laid in the New Dundee Union cemetery. Mr. J. R. Webster of the Union Bank staff, Galt, is at present relieving here in the absence of Mr. F. E. MeNinch, who has gone to spend a few days with friends in Buffalo, N. Y. Local And Personal A farewell concert in honor of the boys who were called by the recent draft will be held in Kavelman‘s Hall on Saturday night, May 25. _ Mr. and Mrs. Whitheld Aston, _ entertainers, have been secured for the _ occasion. Don‘t miss it. Miss Sadie White had a narrow esâ€" cape from being drowned while fishâ€" ing early Saturday morning. Luckily help was on hand in time. Miss Edith Weber has left the @ity to spent the summer months in our village. _ 4 â€" â€" _ Mr. Geo. Einwechter has put a bit of capital in a (Gray Dort touring car. Mrs. Harry Westwood and children of Stratford spent the weekâ€"end at the home of Rev. and Mrs. N. Schâ€" walm. _ Miss Emm§k Weber spent the week end with relatives in Kitchener. The Women‘s Institute held their May meeeing on ‘Tuesday, May 1lith, at the home of Mrs. W. C. Morrison, when a reâ€"election of officers took place. _ The following were elected: Pres., Mrs. Wm. Spaetzel; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. W. O. Bristol; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. N. A. Morrison; Secy. Treas., Mrs. Ivan Hilborn. Notice. & Dear Madam: We have much pleaâ€" ure in advising you of the safe arâ€" rival of your last shipment of sup olies of 150 articles, for which enâ€" closed herewith please find an official receipt. No doubt you are aware that the heavy fighting going on at the present time, means many large deâ€" mands upon our stores and in order that the hospitals may be kept well supplied with every comfort for their sick and wounded, it is important that we receive a constant stream of such articles as you have kindly forwarded us. We shall be glad, therefore, if you will kindly accept and convey to al Ithose S,)lhteresled our hearty thanks for their ‘kind coâ€"operation in the work, which is indeed greatly appreâ€" clated. Yours very truly, B. S. MacINNES, uc * Hon. Recording Sec‘y. Mr. and lgirs. W. Huss of Glenallan visited at r.â€" Gustave â€" Hartman‘s home on Sunday. . Sapper Ross Bingeman of Brock: ville camp, has returned to duty after attending the funeral of his father, Mr. Isaac Bingeman. Miss Elsie Kavelman of Kitchener was home over the weekâ€"end. Mr. G. A. Gruetznes and family of Hespeler visited at the home of Mr. August Lautenschlager on Surday. _ Miss Rae Bock has returned after spending some time with relatives in Ottawa. Mr. agd Mrs. Theo. Buck and child were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Buck. Mr. L. R. Bock of Chatham is at present visiting with relatives here. Rev. and Mrs. W. O. Bristol have reâ€"urned after a two weeks‘ leave. The Néw Dundee Branch of the Women‘s Institute will hold a public meeting in Kavelman‘s Hall on Friday afternon, May 31, at 3 o‘clock. The main feature of the afternoon will be an address given by Miss Powell of Whitby. Miss Powell is not only a well known speaker in Ontario, but also in New Brunswick. Special muâ€" sic will be provided by local talent. And a cordial invitation is extended to all. Every member is expected to attend and bring friends. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dinger of Sault Ste~Marie are at present visiting with relatives here. We are sorry to say that Mr. Gidcon Bock is seriously ill at present. â€" â€" Mr. Pout of Toronto is at present staying at the home of Dr. W. A. Morrison. Mr. Martin Knarr has purchased new Ford car. The Secretary of the New Dundee Red Cross Society received the followâ€" ing letter in answer to their recent shipment of 150 articles to R. C. headâ€" quarters : â€" The recent warm weather has been very beneficial to the crops and the spring work has been much advanced on account of it. ; ) Mr. and Mrs. Link. Hagey _ and Messrs. Simon and Elton Hagey of Preston and Mrs. Ferrier of Oakland, Cal.. and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Shantz oi Haysville were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. Bergey Mr. A. C. Bowman motored to Orâ€" angeville last week. o «Miss Edith Sherk of _ Markh&m was a week end visitor at the home of Mrs. S. Kaster. News Notes. MINARD‘S LINIMENT UsED 8y PHYSICIANS. Mr. John Francis has purchased a Maxwell touring car. __,~ WNTERESTING NEWS NOTES Our Busy Neighbors Mannheim. Mr. Byron Schwarts attended the funeral of his uncle, the late Jacob Schwartz on Friday afternoon. The following was the report givâ€" en at the annual meeting of the Copâ€" estogo Woman‘s Institute on Tuesâ€" day, May 14th. _ + Miss Beatrice Fiddler and Miss Maâ€" ry Bollart spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Schweitzer. Mr. J. W. Schweitzer has so far reâ€" paired thee washout in his dam that it is again able to hold enough water to supply the power for his lights. Mrs. E. P. Bowman of Kitchener spent Sunday with friends here. Rev. G. Welidenhammer and son, and Noah Stroh and Geo. Dahmer atâ€" tended the Sunday School Convention of the first District of the Lutheran Canada synod, held in Sebastopol on Monday. â€" Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Doerr of Kitchâ€" ener called on Mr. and Mrs. Adam Doerr on Sunday. â€" ‘ Some great fish catches are report ed lately. Receipts. Cash on hand .. .... 43 Members‘ fees ..... ...:.. :1.,B4 Government Grant ....... .....3 Proceeds of Picnic, and Venison } CETT Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Schaub and the Misses L. and M. Berdux were visitâ€" ln‘g for a few days with friends in Elâ€" mirg. Mr. Charlie Wagner moved . his household effects from Brantford here last week and moved into the house vacated by Mr. Henry Luft whe moved to Baden. ‘The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Stark, Queen St. east, who died shortâ€" ly after being born, was buried Thursâ€" day morning. BUDDEF :: c.ssx ssiirs> s++1+10.99 Papers and Magazines sold ‘....gl.oo Collections, Red Cross meetings 34.08 Expenditures. Postage and stationary .... Miscellaneous ........ ..... call Mrs. E..Wiebe and Mrs. J. Forler of Kitchener were visiting relatives here over Sunday. We note that the Litwiller bridge while being jacked up for repairs went down altogether and owing to that the Council decidâ€" ed on their visit here today, to reâ€" place with an entire new structure. _ Mr. and Mrs. John Hahn of Heidelâ€" berg spent Sunday visiting friends and relatives here. Miss Stephens of the Queen City is visiting with friends in town. _ _ Miss Winnifred Smith of St. Cathâ€" arines, is spending the weekâ€"end with friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Walker and dauâ€" ghters Isabel and Helen of London were the guests of friends in Hespe' er. Official word was received here stating that Gunner Herschel Harâ€" vey who went overseas two years ago last March, is suffering from a gunâ€" shot wound in the head. Caught By Chief m c _ Mr. W. K. Leighton.sold his proâ€" perty to Mr. Joe Mogk and will take possession soon. _ es _ _Mr. W. K. Leighton will move his family to Kitchener tomorrow. _ _ Mrs. J. Armstrong underwent an opâ€" eration for appendicitis\at the Galit Hospital, as also did Mrs. Hagley, wife of Sergeantâ€"Major Hagley of Beamsville. Several of our young men as farm laborers are leaving this week _ for London camp subject to their official The burglars who broke into the ofâ€" fice of Station Agent Walford at the Grand Trunk have been taken into custody by Chief Wilson. The guilty ones who removed the bars from the ticket wicket and ransacked the place generally were not robbers of mature years, though they had had some preâ€" vions expnerience. They were three Polish lads about 13 years of age, who were placed in the Coombe home here a short time ago and who were to have had a trial in the mear future. At least two of them were connected with thefts from a Kitchener store. As it is the three youthful burglars will appear before the _ Juvenile Judge. Mr. Albert Kneise! and _ Mr. Geo. CGlebe attended the Sunday School Convention at Sabastopole on Monday. Mr. Ed. and Albert Kneisel called on friends in New Hamburg on Wed: nesday night last. _ e s Mr. Conrad Kneisel sold one of his thoroughbred heifers to Mr. B. Miller of Milverton for a handsome figure. Mr:.â€"and Mrs. Conrad Kneisel spent Mr. and Nrs. Geo. Newmeister spent last Monday in Stratford on business. Work Done For Red Cross. 198 Butter Cloth hdkfs. hemmed 49 Turkigh towels. 139 Turk’sh wash cloths hemmed. 87 knitted wash cloths. 147 Stretcher Caps. 82 Scultetus bandages. 825 Mouth Wipes. 6 Pyjama suits. 4 Xmas parcels. 3 Quilts. _ 194 pairs of socks. Bal. on hand $13.22 Financial Statement. Weilesley _ , ‘, MAY 43.66 +*++ +4++2000 uks ... ..8.00 L.513 .54.52 120.20 179.85 93.07 A case of interest to Prestonians came before Magistrates Ziemann and Reist in the Police Court Thursday afâ€" ternoon. The charge was against "Herbert Arthur McKeen for nonâ€"supâ€" port of his wife and five children. Deâ€" fendant it was learned, had worked only three days in a month. He was given six months on the jail farm or an option of $100 and costs. He was not prepared to pay the latter so the chief took him in charge. The childâ€" ren were placed in Inspector Pullam‘s hands. > An‘ Enjoyable Event _ * ‘The condition of Dr. J. Scott Hogg, ‘who was the victim of a serious autoâ€" Amobile accident last Friday, > shows some slight improvement and hopes are held out for his recovery. Funeral Largely Attended Ilr;’eh.n Kneisel motored | Mr. and . Willlam Becker and family to Mr. and Mrs. J. Mitchell near Branfford township. ol Mr, Melvin Paff purchased a new Overfand car last week. Good for Melâ€" M#. Fred. and Albert Kneisel took so fat cattle to Milverton on Satâ€" l ih. Bunday"evening at Mr. and Mrs. Val Officers are Elected Rev. A. A. Hovey, ofâ€" Hamilton, N.â€" Y., who recently acepted a call to Galt Baptist church, will arrive here on June 1 and occupy his new pulpit for the first time on June 2. The Ladies Auxiliary of the G.W.V. A‘ held their regular meeting in the xnmriu Thursday evening. After e business the following additional ‘lflcen were elected: Mrs. Hodgkiss, ssistant Sec. and Mrs. Morris, Audiâ€" Many friends of the late John Schlueter, who passed away at his home following a paralytic stroke, were present at the funeral Friday afâ€" ternoon to pay their last respects to the deceased gentleman, whom they held in high esteem. . Miss Elizabeth Meyers of Kitchener has returned home after visiting with relatives here. The Masonic order, of which the deâ€" ceased was a member, had charge of the service, with Rev. D. A. Walker, pastor of the Methodist church, officâ€" lating. Past District Deputy Grand Master Ziemann had charge of the Masonic part of the obsequies. The pallbearers were Messrs. D. M. Johnâ€" son, E. Lindelius, Alex. Thompson,,Peâ€" ter Bernhardt, Joseph King and â€" ward Merkle. Presentation Miss Hilda Wirshing who resigned her position at the Hurlbut Shoe Co. to take a position on the Dominion Bank staff, in Toronto, was made the recipient of a beautiful gold pin by the office staff. Members of the firm presented Miss Wirshing with a gold piece. 6 Months For Nonâ€"Support Mr. C. Weber of Buffalo is visiting his parents before leaving on Monday for Indianna, where he will be a miliâ€" tary barber at the camp there. A very pleasant time was spent by & number of friends of Miss Edith and Master Charles Deakin Thursday eveâ€" ning. The party was present for supâ€" per after which games and musical selections\ were enjoved. Miss Deaâ€" kin and Master Charles were made the recipients of many beautiful birthâ€" day gifts from their friends. New Pastor Coming. ::ep :h:. Flie: out':a' th:u newly decorated and cleaned rooms. Our Windowâ€"Screens 'will do it. JWEtADN NO WEH NBE ..... ..... ..... .clc6 rrikk srsvkcrers rrres is 0 ca » 35¢ "° 50c M.â€"WEICHEL & SON Limited ‘ Waterloo and Elmira : THE BIG HARDWARE STORE Phone 215 i l Mant in Taturvont Torrs ano Whare_ \ pal? )2 sou oumcrunus "ay NJ ALABASTINE COMPANY ALABASTINE Â¥CHURCHS cou warer > it . PERMANENT J 4L4 WALL COATING Easy to Mix, Easy toApply. Alabastine D PARIS ont. CANADA (r"> PCR MA N ENT Screen Winâ€" Dows The new Smock Middie, buttoned front and neatly trimmed, are stocked in all white or witn color trimmed, mace oi gooo to quality Jean Cloth, #ll sizes, Priced ..... ..... $l'85 u‘m We also show a big assortment of Middies for up to Fhildran and Miccas Drisad â€" 95c $1075 Children and Misses, Priced The Spring Styles in Kiddies‘ Dresses, are wondertuily tempting, we are showing a nice range in sizes for 6 to 14 years. These with all other lines of Kiddies‘ Bonnets and Summer Hats, are shown in our Readyâ€"to Wear Store, at Ritz‘s Old Drug Stand. LADIES‘ READYâ€"TOâ€"WEAR PHONE 9124. ;LVABASTINE will not rub, fade nor peel. The only Sanitary Wall Decoration. Alabastine is suitable for Coating Plaster, Wood, Ca.nvau. Wall Paper, or other interior surfaces. One coat will make a solid tint on ordinary walls. Alabastine is easy to mix and easy to apply. OCEAN FLOUR is,strictly inlgh grade family flour. By rememberâ€" ing the same in ordering flour and seeing to it that you get it and not "something just as good." You will save both time and" patience and Men‘s Sox in LIGHT WOOL, CASHMERE, MERCERISED SILKOLINE AND SILK. the result will be altogether satisfactory. Children‘s BOYS‘ SCOUT. Boys and Girls‘ Ribbed Cotton Women‘s and Misses‘ Plain Cotton, or Royal Rib. Chicopee Mills Store â€" Screen Doors Door. If it needs repairs we have the Screen, Wire, Ete., for it. An®one can apply it. Made in 22 Different Colors. Now is the time to look after that Screen Made in 3 sizes "$1.75°~ $2.75 The modern wall decoration TEN PAGES. PRL CANADIAN FOOD BOARD, LICENSE N@. 104. Successors to Westiohâ€"Goudie Limited. KIDDIES‘ DRESSES. sOX AND STOCKINGS. ; Ladies‘ MIDDIES. Om y MERCERIZED, CASHMERE, d SOFT LISLE, SILK LISLE, FIBRE SILK. 32 QUEEN ST., S. each