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* Reporter‘s Chips 8t BOWLED IN NEW HAMBURG Two rinks of Waterioo Lawn Bowlâ€" ers participated in the tournament at New Hamburg on Wednesday and Skip Fred Moser won from Preston and 8t. George but lost the third game to New Hamburg by one shot. Skip C. H. Roos lost three straight games putting him Sut of the running. The regular monthiy meeting . of the Waterloo Water and Light Comâ€" mission was held on Thursday afterâ€" noon, all members being present exâ€" cept. A. E. Sanderson. The following report was submitted by Manager C. W. Schiedel:â€" Report For July 1918. Water Department. The total consumption of water for July was 12,170,000 gallons, a decrease from June of 4,420,000. Triplex pump was operated 34.75 hrs. Kilowatts consumed for â€" pumping 21,660 Average daily pumping 393,645 galâ€" lons. Highest number of gallons pumped in one day was 790,000. On Wednesday evening the memâ€" bers of the C. G. I. T. of the Evangeliâ€" cal Church, presented one of their members, Miss Olgo Guenther, with a handsome set of silverware, on the eve of her marriage. » WALTERâ€"GUENTHER A pretty August wedding took place this afternoon at 2.30 o‘clock at the home of Mroand Mrs. Rudoiph Guenther when their daughter, Miss Olga, was married to Mr. William Walter, of 21 Lancaster St. E., Kitchâ€" ener. _ A goodly number of guests were present. After the ceremony the wedding dinner was served. The young couple received many pretty and useful gifts. â€" The bowlers report having had a most enjoyable time. Four rinks of lawn bowlers from Ayr will play Waterloo on the local greens this evening in the County League Games. Turbine pump was operated 189.16 hrs. Gallons of water pumped per K. W. 562. Lowest amount pumped in. one day 210,000 gls. The pit at the deep well is completâ€" ed, with the exception of the top, which will be put on as soon as the pump and connections are in posiâ€" tion, which will be very shortly. * The two S.H.P. Fairbanks â€" motors are here and the pumps are expected next week. Owing to the continue shortage of Hydro Power we are not in a position %0 make contracts for additional cusâ€" tomers in this regard. Arnold Jansen Coal consumed during _ July was 16,724 Ths. on an average of 507 Ths. per day. No. 1 Boiler was under steam 744 hirs. BIG DEGREASE IN GONSUMPTION OF TOWN WATFHR I made an infpection of one tap or flat rate services of which there are 193, and submit a special report of this for your consideration. Another abuse is the installation of plumbing without giving notice and 1 find that practically all the trouble in this respect is due to one of our local firms, the"others are reporting In this department we had the top of one of the machines burnt off and had it replaced by a more substantial one of cast fron. We keep getting in supplies of coal, as they should. ~~‘Eye Testing Don‘t. decefe yourseif by imaginâ€" ing \w vision vg. rectify um_u won RB‘: â€"<miy w pâ€" will relie mlm. itching and I find this privilege if you may call it a flat rate as such has been abused in a great many cases by people getâ€" ting in motor washers without giving notice to this office. In making these repairs it was neeâ€" essary to close down for nearly 24 hours. Sprinkling from a one tap service is also prohibited but some of this has been done on the quiet. Gas Department. coke and gas oill, hut prices are inâ€" creasing in the two former, also inâ€" crease in freight rates as well. The storm lost week put some of our services out of _ business but these. were repaired without much delay. the eye. without qhestioning the ‘paiâ€" tent, thereby eliminating ail u:::. We got five new customers for gas aince last meeting. Electric Department. This department is running about as tstal BStreet lights were burning a total of 231.8 hours, this was practically the same as in June. the most accurate metbods known to methods of examining are ;th.m common Optometrist and Optician KITCHENER, ONT. By our methods we are enabied to PRESENTATION Reapectfully submitted C. W. SCHIEDEL, Manager "t: mosl Semiâ€"Annual Clea The resignation of Miss Anna R. Bean, who has been the organist and choir leader of the church, was acâ€" cepted with deep regret and a resoluâ€" tion of appreciation of her services to the church was passed. Several mem:â€" bers of the Board bore testimony to the valuable and much appreciated work she had done in forwarding the musical interests of the church durâ€" ing her occupancy of the position. Mr. M. 8. Hallman was appointed the lay delegate to the Financial Disâ€" trict mee:‘ng to be held in Kitchener on Sept. 23rd. Messrs. A. E. Devitt, C. W. Snider Arthur Foster, Adam Wagner and C S. Bean were appointed the represen tatives of the Board on the Executive Committee of the Sunday School. ~â€"Trainingâ€"younsg people to_take _ posiâ€" tions as stenographers, bookkfl(;m-rs‘ ete. will recommence next Tuesday at the Euler| Business College, _ New students should enter at that time. College office is open daily to the pubâ€" lic. Mr. Clive 8. Bean was appointed organist of the church, his duties to commence Sept, 1st. The delegates appointed to attend the Missionary Conference to be held In connection with the district meeting were Messrs. Major E. D. Cunningâ€" ham. Dr. Hitliard and R. S. Bean. The question of introducing the new Methodist Hymnals was brought to the attention of the Board and the matter was referred to a music committee with a view to obfaining the necessary information and having the new hymâ€" nats used at an carly date, ‘The memâ€" bers of the committee are Messrs. A. E. Devitt and Arthur Foster, who will represent the Board and coâ€"oporate with the choir in connection _ with musical matters. J. B. M‘LEAN DIES IN WINNIPEG DEATH DUE TO ACCIDENTAL POILISONING Before proceeding with the business of the meeting, Rev. Mr. Harton ein: phasized the need of a common min istry. _ The tendency. he said, was to professionalize the minister. On the contrary, he desired all to wotk together unitedly toward the accomplishment _ of the _ common end, the advancement â€" of _ the Kingdom of God, which he termed the greatest and most important business which demanded their attention. Before adjournment a resolution of sympathy was passed in connection with the recent bereavement suffered by Mr. M. S. Hallman. one of the members of the Board, through the death of his mother, Eight years afo he was married to Kathleen Stirling.â€"daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Striling who together left to mourn his untimely death. The funeral will take _ place on Tuesday at Winnipeg. with one daughter and one son are The sad death of Clara Rutach, beâ€" loved wife of Mr. Chester Stuart, took place at her home, Charles St., on Sunâ€" day morning at seven o‘clock followâ€" ing a short illness from accidental poiâ€" soning. Her death came as a sore beâ€" reavement to her husband to whom she was married about a year and a half ago, and to her family. She was aged 18 years, 2 months and 22 days. The late Mra. Stuart was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rutsch, Jefferâ€" son Avenue, Detroit, coming to Canaâ€" da with her parents some years aso. SELECT NEW ORGANIST The regular meeting of the Quartcrâ€" ly Officiat Board of the Waterioo Meâ€" thodist church was held on Wednes: day evening, being the first mecting of the Board sincs the arrival of the new pastor, Rev. 8. L. W. Harton, who presided. _ The meeting was largely attended. Many friends here will sympathize with Mrs. J. B. McLean, otf Winnipeg, Man. in the sad bereavement _ susâ€" tained through the sudden death of her husband, a prominent citizen of that city who passed away on Friday evening. A telegram was received by her parents, Mr#and Mrs. W. J. Stirâ€" ling, announcing his death and Mrs. Stirling left on Saturday morning for Winnipeg. â€" . Besides her husband she leaves an infant child eight months old, also her parents, two sisters. Elsie, (Mra. Frank Lorenz), and Martha, (Mrs. Wright), Waterloo; and two brothers, Paul,, Toâ€" ronto, and a young brother, at home. The funeral took place on Tucsâ€" day afternoon at three o‘clock, from her late home, Charles St. to Mount Hope cemetery. Quarterly Official Board of Methodist Church Holds Regular Meeting. The sympathy of the community will go out to the family: in their sad beâ€" teavement. The â€"union services of the Presby terian and Methodist Churches held during the snmmer concluded on Sun day in the Mothodist Church when Rev. 8. L. W. Harton preached strong and effective sermons. The union serâ€" vices bave again proven most helpâ€" ful and profitable UNION SERVICES. NEXT TUESDAY. Mr. and Mr«. Osc@ar Rampel «nd family are at their summer home, ‘"Wee Forest Hil," Penetang, on the Georgian Bay. Mrs. A. C, MacLachian and son Ivan Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Snyder reâ€" of Guelph spent the past week at the turned this weék from an enjoyable home of Mr. and Mrs, E. F. Seagram, holiday ef several weeks in Muskoka. King St. | on Mrs. P. Gzoom and daughter Helerm of Hamilton bave been renewing old friendships in Waterloo this week, the guests of Mrs. L. Shuh. Mr. and Mrs. W. Johnston returned last Monday from their wedding trip and after & fortnight‘s visit at the homestchd with Mrs. 8. Snyder, will take up their residence in Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. A. Albright were week end visitors with Mrs. Solon Albright and little gramdaughter at London, Ont. 4 Social and Personal g Janpnanonnnnrrmnnman»minnnmmnit â€" Miss Emma foffman, of Toronto, is spending a manth with her aunt at "Foreat Mill," Mrs. George Rumpel, who we are pleased to hear is making good progress towards recovery from her recent gevere ilness. Mrs. 1. Butler, of Dundas, whose soldier husband is oversceas, has been the guest of Mr. and the Misses Butâ€" ler, King street, for the past fortâ€" night. Mr. and Mrs. Keily, of New YorkiKing and Country. City, spent the past werk at the home! fo mm of their . daughter, Mra. Reinhold} ‘The many friends of Mr. E. P. Oleâ€" Lang, Ellen atreet. s iment will be pleased to hear thai ho es ~=~ has so f4r recovered from his recent Mr. and Mr«. Osc@r Rumpel «nd severe illness as to be able to attend family are at their summer home. the Executive Commitice menting of ‘"Wee Forest. Hil," Penetang, on the jthe Board of Directors at the Mutual Georgian Bay. Life of Canada last Thursday after pySNAZNAAZNAAMANZ: 7 ) ASANDANMAMNLY. 7 Rieces do., regular 60¢ and 65¢, FOL . . sa l saie s sa ies 10 Pieces Fancy Wash Goods in Voiles and Muslins, beautiful patâ€" terns, all this season‘s goods 150 regular 20¢, for ..... ... ... 8 Pieces, do., regular 25¢ for ..2.2. . ..li in s ay® 6 Pieces do., regular 30¢, fOr 22. 2llllll 222 l l 2i 4 Pieces do., regular 35¢, Tor . . se u. es Wool Garbardine, in Black, Copenâ€" hagen and Brown, full 54 in. width, Reg. $2.00, for ... ... ... $] 39 4 Pieces Black Figured Lusâ€" tre, reg: 35¢ for ... ... .. CHILDREN‘S DRESSES, DRESS GOODS AND MUSLINS. 2 Pieces Black Figured Lusâ€" tre, reg. 50¢, for ..... ..... 1 Piece Black Figured Lusâ€" re, reg. T9¢ fOF x:....1; .. 3 Dozen Children‘s Gingham Dressâ€" es, nice patterns, reg. 75¢, for . 59C 3 Dozen Children‘s Gingham Dressâ€" es, nice patterns, reg. $1.00, for 79(3 5 Dozen Children‘s Gingham Dressâ€" es, nice patterns, reg. 60¢, for . 49c 2 Dozen Children‘s White Embroidâ€" ery Dresses, reg. $1.00 for ... 79(: THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY August 29th, 30th and 31stâ€" XXX White Wine Vinegar, regular 60¢ for ... ... .22 222 .. .. 48¢ Sale lasts 3 Days only. AVGUST 29th â€" 30th â€" 3is8stâ€" ___ Twice a year only we put on a Sale of this kind to clear up our season‘s stock instead of carrying it over. Just consider for a minute What a Sale of this magnitude under the present conditions means to you. Prices on almost everything are going higher and higher, so here is your opportunity. 202 Below is only a partial list,. There are many more Bargains awa{t;ng you, but time and space will not allow mor% C Miss Ida May Hagey has returned to Ashbourne, Pa.. U. 8. A., after a pleasant vacation of several weeks spent with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hazgey, Mary streeL > Mr. Theo. Wellgeb{ the Royal FIvin« Cofps, Hamilton, was a weekend visi tor in Waterioo. Thea‘s svisit« rs> always engerly anticipated by hi« numâ€" erons friends, who are much interestâ€" ed in the progress of this work for King and Country. The Misses Emma Bell, Hilda and Batnice Roos, George 8t., bave oreâ€" Inrned from a vyery enjoyable holiday spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, Belleville, Dr. Beland, < who was â€" interned in Waterloo. 0 Germany for three years, has been # se the guest of _ Sir Wilfrid and Lady Miss Eva Fleming of Grimsby, who Laurier this woek. has been the guest of Miss Sarah se iromwess Hutton for a week returned home on Thursday | was Italian Red Croas] Wednesday. Thursday was Italian Red Croaa Day in Toronto, where the fralianâ€"Caâ€" nadian Soldicrs‘ Aid Association, for Red Cross work was formed during the past week, with Geo. H. Gooderâ€" ham, M. P. P., as President. 19¢ 22¢ 25¢ 49c 28¢ 39¢ 59c Te 1i armay td .. 14 _ 1] _ (| o hie e e n Thursday, Friday and Saturday ~â€"_~_ Bechtel Bros Our entire stock of White Jean Midâ€" ‘dies, made in all White, with or withâ€" out belts or with colored belt, collar or Skirt. | Regular $1,00 for ..... ... 790 + Regular $1.25 for ... .... 98c Regular $1.50 for ... ... $1 49 Regular $2.25 for .... .. @1 ARAQ MIDDIES. Boys‘ Extra Heavy Rib School Hose, all sizes, very special, reg. 50 FOF : .â€" sa+.s 1420 kn 40c Ladies‘ Black Cashmere Hose, plain knit, in all sizes, worth 90¢, for 60(: all sizes, special ..... ... ... YN~CY 10 Dozen Men‘s Cotton Sox, Black White and Slate, special 3 ' prfor........,....... $1’00 8 Only Ladies‘ Colored Poplin Rainâ€" coats, regular $7.50, for ... $2 95 ® 6 Only Men‘s Grey Rainâ€" , ‘ coats, reg. $7.50, for .... $3'95 HOSIERY. Boys‘ Black School Hose, 1â€"1 rib, all sizes, special ... .. .. 6 Dozen Men‘s Black Cashmere Sox,. reg. 50¢, 3 pr for ...... ... $1.25 MEN‘S SOX. g No e _ & 10 Dozen ~Men‘s Black Cashmere Regular Regular $1,00 for ..... $1.25 for ... . $1.50 for ... .. $2,.25 for .... . $2,50 for ... .. $3.00 for ... . Mrs. E. Lierch and daughters of Montreal, and Mrs. Bert Westran of 9t. Catharines. are visiting their parâ€" ents, Mr. and Mrs, John Nichol, Witlow Street. Mr. andâ€" Mrs. W. A. Lockhart, 159 St. Vincent St. Stratford, announce the engagement of their daughter Eva to â€" Rev. E. Hucnergard, â€" Hamilton. The marriage to take place in Sep tember. Mr. Danicl Ludiow, of San Antonio, Texas, is spending t few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Chace, 19 Schneider avenue. Mr. and â€" Mra. . Charfes | Harbottle Pidgeon, Mich. viaited friends in town on Tuesday. + Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Snyder left toâ€" day on an extended trip to Western Canada and the Pacific Const. Miss Olivia Lang has returned from a fortnight‘s visit with Sarnia and Detroit friends. Mrs. Emily Groff spending a fow days Waterloo. $1 25¢ a* i ‘ f“}'? Dozen Men‘s Black and Biue with White stripe Overalls, with bib and suspenders, regular $2.00, fOL iisss iss sat swvas $1'50 2 Dozen Khaki Overalls with bib and suspenders, reg. $2.00 2o suspenders ter £200 $1,39 Men‘s Merino â€" Underwear, _ Just the thing for Fall wear, all 750 sizes, reg. $1.00, for ... ... 15 Men‘s Suits, reg. $12 and $12.50, for ..... is« . 20 Men‘s Suits, reg. $18,50, for . ... .: i1.. . 8 Men‘s Suits, reg. $15,00, FOP ..s.s css +« $12'50 12 Boys School Suits, Norfolk Coats and Bloomer Pants, sizes 25 to 28, reâ€" gular $6.50 to $7.50, for .. $4.75 CONGOLEUM RUGS. MEN‘S AND BOYS‘ SUITS. 8 Boys‘ School Suits, Norfolk Coats and Bloomer Pants, sizes 28 to 32, reg. $8â€"50, for ... .. $5'75 10 Boys‘ Suits with straight Pants amongst them some good $4 75 Blue Serge, 2. and 3 pe. spec, _ *** * Biue Serge, Z and o pC. SPeC, __**~ __ smfi Suits with straight Pants, amongst them, some good Blue Serge, 2 and 3 pieces, special ..... @9 GR 5 Dozen Men‘s Leather Belts, reg. A5¢ and 40¢ for . : ...« .. 25c of Hanover is with friends in Mrs. Dr. Farrer and three children ;l:d Miss < Wisster of . Harrisonburg. .. and Mrs. Jacob Smith of Forks Road, Ont., have returned home, after a vlait at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mennoe Devitt. SKip ... J. H. Zeiglor, J. Declut, Fred Moser, C. Shants, Skip ... «. Waterloo. J C. Cunningham, D Leigh Hogg. T C. 0. Hemphill, H John Ferguson, _ A WATERLOO WON â€" COUNTY LEAGUE GAME FROM AYR In the County Bowling Leaguo gamâ€" es played at Waterloo on Thursday evening, between Ayr and Waterioo, the Jocals won by the large margin of 22 shots. The score is as follows:â€" Waterloo. Ayt. Skip ... ......15. SKIip ...1... W. G. Weichel, _ John Anderson, 8. N. Bricker, John R. Folsetter, W, J. Sterling. A. Rarton, E. H. Schlosser, John Henderson, Skip ::.., ....17. BKip ....... J. H. Zeiglor, G, Lawrence, J. Declut, T. Watsaon, Fred Moser, A. Watson, C. Shantz, J. Armatrong, Bkip ... «.....10. SWkip .s..2ss Our special Roasted Rio Coffee, ground and bean, reg. 30c for 25¢ $9.75 $14.50 $12.50 48 Melvin, Rcott, Beott, Melvin, GINGHAMS. Boys School Bloomers, 25 31 to 38, very special ... ... j Genuine (Rockfast Drill) Shirting toâ€"day‘s price 50c and going higher, while the Sale Insts . ._ ..._.. PRA Some nice clean patterns, for ... . CPETONNES. m 10 Different patterns, very Boys‘ School Bloomers, 29 51, to 33, special ..... ... ... * ememmemmmmmemmmmennemmemmentommunmmmemenmn STAPLES. e Full 36 inch. wide, Art Sateens, 16 beautiful patterns, regular 90c¢, 65°,"3; SOF ..... .yzlis siiirx rxares # at ART SATEENS. REMNANTS. In Flannelette, Print, Ging! ana Art ‘Wickings, at almost prices. â€" â€" e GROCERIES; pIiCCS, ie Embroidery Flouncing, 27 inches wide, regular 50¢ to 75¢ for . 202 Dutch Cleanser, 3 for ..... Starch in bulk, per Ib. . ... Clothes Pins, 6 Dozen for . Caustic Soda, per 5 Ib. tin .. Rio Coffee, regular 30¢, for . XXX Best White Wine Vineâ€" e a o a o\ To We The Quality Store Phone 339 Waterioo Hamilton, August 26.â€" Mr® Miller, of Waterdown, Ont., 1i in the morgue, having drowned ht in the town mill pond, and her band, who is a returned soldl the hospital with a bullet \h& temple. He may recover but # | his sight. _ The shoo!mfi 0c 4 a. m. this morning and the w told her mother, who was in ,ui room, that "John shot himself," § y afterwards her body was fou the pond. The couple), appar lived happy together. 3# The Dominion Pollce are m complishing much good work, _ ton. Two more men‘ wore fougd able to present their papeis when quested to do so and paid fines $10.50 and $7,50, respectively. former, being a little obstinate 1 accosted by thp police, more severe fine. Another apprehended, who had faildd to ter under the M.S.A., and he to London under eacort. * Obstinate to Police. SOLDIER SHKOOTE > HIMSELF; WIFE DROWNS HERS] 35¢; 40¢ ** 50¢. ORin (Canadian Press) 20c * 25¢ blis 2 +B Â¥