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wF ~â€"VAS HONOLED BY FRIENDS ON 7CTH IIRTHDAY PURCHASING FLAX SEED. Mr. R. J. Hutchison B.Sc., flax exâ€" pert for the Dominion Government. is in the city spending the week end with Mr. William Smyth, Frederick street. Mr. Hutchison is now purâ€" chasing all the available flax _ seed in Canada for export to Ireland. ‘The moted flax expert claims the linen inâ€" @ustry is making great progress and especially in Western Ontario. He says before longâ€"pureâ€" linen â€"will â€"be manufactured in this part of the proâ€" vince on the same principles as the famous Irish linen. Young peovlie may succeed Those wh e trained succeed; $wjctet ig s@tCa vour reach. ‘The Euler School offers the right kind of Lgur.4d 10F ous s josicons. . Win ter torm ope s " d44y. Jan. 8. Mr. Charles Mongk for a score of years Waterloo‘s town engineer., was yesterday in receipt of the congratu lations and good wishes of his fellow townsmen and friends on the attainâ€" ment of his 70th birthday. The Telegraph joins with a large acquaintanceship in extending _ cor dial good wishes and hopes that he may live to enjoy many more birthâ€" day anniversaries. NEAT AMOUNT Mr. Moogk is in the enjoyment of splendid health and is still â€" active and vigorous. ° Miss Noecker on behalf of her class wishes to thank the public for tas generous collection given during the exhibition of basketry and wickerâ€" work at her home last Friday an«a Saturday. The neat sum of $26.00 was realized which will be given 1 the Queen Anne Chapter and St. Quentin Chapter, to be used for re lief of the Belgium Orphans. * in cown RINK COMPANY ELECTS OFFICERS Mr. George Copeland an old Watâ€" erloo County boy, is visiting frieads The annual meeting of the Waterâ€" loo skating Rink .Co. was held on Friday evening. Reports of the zeâ€" cretary and treasurers were received and showed that the company en;o;â€" ed aâ€"most prosperous year. iPreparaâ€" tions are being made to have the ice for skating and hockey in a few days. _ The officers elected for the ensuing year are as follows? Pres.â€"E. F. Seagram Sec.â€"J. K. Shinn Treas.â€"F. G. Hughes Board of Directorsâ€"reâ€"elected Reporter‘s Chips THE CHARM OF PRETTY EYEs When one needs glasses the eyes do not have a natural look â€"unmléss glasses are worn. . if your eyes are naturally pretty de not let the lack of Giasses dim their Lustre, or Brilliancy. Jansen will fit you with glassâ€" es that will make you see and look as you should. Jansen glasses are scientifically fitted properly designed and . well made. Special Offer to New Subscribers to Chronicleâ€"Telegraph Subscription price only $1.50 per year if paid in advance. Do not delay your response to this offer. If you are living out of town fill in coupon below and mail to us. THE CHRONICLEâ€"TELEGRAPH, Waterloo, Ontario. I wish to take advantage of your special offer to new subscribers. 2 J A N S E N Right at the Market Phone 853. All new subscribers who pay a year‘s subscription to the Chronicleâ€"Telegraph will receive. Balance of the Year Free on nugsn cce mpaingi Find enclosed $... WAS REALIZED «e te t uo on un o in ue w t itc t Name .. Address n t on t e Aan n 001 mpiaine On the inviiatton of Rev. 8. L. W. ’lnd Mrs. Harto i. the members of ‘ the Quartecly ( ffic‘al Board of the | Waterloo MetLodist Church with their wives and a few frieads. gathâ€" wered at the Methodist Parsonage on MEETING OF â€"LADIES‘ AUXILIARY _ _ OF Kâ€"W. HOSPITAL L.onday for a social evening . The annosncement, during | the evening that the day was also the 15th anniâ€" versary o( their marriage came as a happy surprise to the gathering and all present were glad of the oppor: tunity to celebrate the event with them and to tender the esteemed pastor and his wife, their â€" hearty congratulations and good wishes. Dear Miss Bean:â€"At the recent meeting of the Quarterly Board . of the Waterloo Methodist Church when your resignation ef your office as choir leader and organist was considâ€" ered and with sincere regret accept ed, there was no opportunity of con veying to you any suitable expression of that regret or of our appreciation of your faithful labors in connection aith the services of praise. The Quarterly Board of the Churct also took advantage of the occasior to present Miss Anna R. Bean, the former organist and choir leader o‘ the church, with a handsome conduc tor‘s baton as a token of their good will: The following â€" address ° was read by the Recording Steward, Mr Thomas _ Hilliard, Sergeantâ€"Majo: Chivers making ‘the presentation:â€" Miss A. R. Bean, Waterloo. 1 A sociable and most enjoyable few hours were spent. and appreciation of the warim hospitality of Rev. and Mrs. Harton was voiced at the con clusion by the hearty singing _ of "For They are Jolly Good Fellows." Dainty refreshments were served dur ing the evening. We therefore take this occasion to voice cur appreciation of your able, wonscientious and _ most valuable ‘eadership in the services of song which for so many years has been a joy and a blessing to our congregaâ€" tions. a great assistance to our minâ€" isters, and a real bencefit to the comâ€" munity in general. As a slight token of our good will and gratitude we would ask you to accept this conductor‘s baton with the hope and prayer that you may be spared for many years to wield it in leadin« those who interpret with voice avd instrumental | accompani ment those glorious masterpieces of sacred song with which | the great composers of music have joined the choirs celestial in ascribing . praise and glcry to God in the highest. With kindest regards and â€" best wishes Signed on behall of the Board 8. L. W. HARTON, Pastor, Thos. Hilliard, Recordiscg Steward Waterloo, Dec. 3th, 1318 The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies‘ Anxiliary of the Kitchenâ€" er and Waterloo Hospilal, was held Monday aiternoon at the Hospita Members present | were: â€"Mesdames L. Sattler, A. J. Gabel, E. Bricker, D. A. MacMillan, J. Holtze, ©. Llp!frl. D. W. Houston, F. Doering. and Miss L. Oelschlager. The Prosident Mrs. L. Sattler presided. After the min utes of the previous meeting had been read and adopted, communicaâ€" tions were read and accoun(s amount ing to $225.2% were passed for payâ€" ment. $3 was paid in fees. Miss Oelschlager with the president are the buying committee for this month. Pte. Arthur Vale, son â€" of Mrs Vale. Albert St. arrived home on Wednesday morning and he was also accorded a warm wolcome back. He is in excellent health, ev. S. L. W. and Mrs. Har ton Celebrate 15th Wedâ€" ding Anniversary. ENTERTAINED BY NEW PASTOR Ee oi iz . Ig OomC 1 WILLIAM e P ‘The death took place on Saturday of WilHam ‘won of Mr. and Mrs. Easton, Victorisa Bt., Waterloo, in his 34th year. The re mains were brought to Weterloo this morning and the funeral will take place at two o‘clock on Tucsday aF ternoon, from the residence of his psâ€" renis on Victoria St. thence to Mount Hope cemetery for interment. There survive his parents, and two brothers George of Waterloo and Oscar of Torâ€" ‘The death too place this morning ut one o‘clock of a bighly respected and aged resident in the person of Augusia Schlegel, relict of the late Jacob Oetzel, aged 70 years, 3 months and 9 days. Deceased nad been in ill health for several years. n oo oo e ‘The death too place at one o‘clock of a bigt and aged resident in t! Augusia Schlegel, relict on U TDR msld cene eden o ‘The late Mrs. Oetzel was born in Germany coming to New Hamburs with her parents when about , four years of age. In the year 1869 she was married to Jacob Oetzel who pre deceased her thirty years,. In 1tis they moved to Waterloo. There sur vive to mourn the loss of kind anu lqving mother one son and seven daughters namely, Andrew at Toron: to, Catherine, Mary, Emma (Mrs. Rev E. M. Gischler) of Listowel, Matilda (Mrs. Martin Schiedel), staude, Minâ€" nie and Edith (Mrs. Milton Kaufman) The funeral will take phace from the late residence on Park St. ou Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o‘cloca where a service will be conducted by Rev. E. Burn after which interment will take place in Mount Hope ceme tery. ‘The bereaved family will have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends in their bereavement. ‘The funeral of the late Edward U Mickus took place from his late resâ€" idence on the Bridgeport Road at 10 o‘clock on Friday. An impressive service was conducted by Rev. Fatnâ€" er Hubert Aeymans of St. Louis R.C. church after which interment toon place in the RC. cemetery at Kitâ€" chener. Among the beautiful floral offerâ€" ings received were a pillow from the C.O.F. lodge, pillow from the brothers and sisters, wreath from Mrs. Mickus spray from Mr. Emanuel Schwietzer, and pillow from employees of the Waterloo Furniture Co. FUNERAL OF MRS. ADAM KRESS â€" PASSED AWAY IN HER 3S6TH YEAR Another aged and respected resiâ€" teat of Waterloo passed away on Wednesday in the person of Cathar ine â€"Kress. rd'l'flN(] the late Adam Kress. aged 85 year8~11 months and \ days. _ The death took place near Waterâ€" loo on Friday, December 6th, of Clara belle, infant daughter of Mr. end Mrs Harvey Brubacher. Burial was made in the East End Mennonite cometery, Kitchener. The funcral took place . from the late residence on Foundry St. or Sunday afternoon at two o‘clock fc he Mount Hope cemetery for inter ment after which a memorial service will be held in St. John‘s _ Lutheran Church. Tax Collector, Jacob Uffelmann has received instructions from the May: or and Town ‘Council to take action against all ratepayers of Waterloo who have not paid their taxes in accord ance with notice sent out on Novemâ€" ber 22nd. Action will be taken this week against all those who are in arrears by seizure of goods, property or other proceedings undei. the as sessment act. A family of five children survive lamely: Mrs. Wm. Thomas, Jacob \dam. Andrew. of Waterloo and ‘hrist of United States. Also tw« sisters Barbara Knechtetâ€"~â€"North last Hope, Mary Hametl, Welw ‘nd three brothers John Schmid‘ Vellesley, Jacob Schmidt, Wilmot, nd Goo. Schmidt. Plattsville, nine ecen grandâ€"children and 9 grea‘ trandchildren also survive. TAX COLLECTOR IS INSTRUCTED TO TAKE ACTION THIRTY KILLED IN TRAIN SMASH OUTSIDE PARIS (Canadian Presi.) Paris. Dec. 7.â€"Thirty persons were killed and 50 injured toâ€"day when a ‘rain carrying soldieks on leave collid ed with another train nsar Chateau Rauyx Jeliclous "Frult Laxative" can‘t harm tender little Stomach, Liver, and Bowels. IVE "SYRUP OF FIGS®" TO CONSTIPATED CHILD Look at the tongue, mother! _ If w»aited, your little onc‘s atomach, liver ind bowels need cleansing at once. When peevish, cross, listless, doesn‘t sleop, eat or act maturaliy, or is feverâ€" TEPTEY UERRT Te O ies n clano e e esd ish, stonrach sour, breath bad; has unl throat, diarrhea, full of cold, give & teaspoonful of "Cualifornia Syrup ol‘ Figs" and in a few hours all the foul constipated waste, undigested food nan sour bile 'imfly moves out of its little bowels without firipmg, and you have a well, playful chill again. Ask your druggist for a bottle of "California :(3 of Hfi' which contains fuil lons for babies, children of all ages and for grownâ€"upa RS. JACOB OETZEL DIED THIS MORNING IN HER 718T YEAR DEATH OF INFANT CHILD ED. C. MICKUS There was a goodly number of Waterloo people in attendance at the Guelph Winter Fair held in Guélpu, Monday and Tuesday. Local poultry fanciers were successfu) m carrying off a large number of prizes. Mr, Osear wies who won the silver cup at the Fair last year and also won prizes at the exbibition in New York, was again successful in winning many prizes.‘ Messrs. Martin Bchieâ€" del and H. F. Becker also exhibited their fine birds and won prizes. Among the prizes won were the following : s 8 Cocksâ€"1st, 2ng, 5th, Oscar Gies. Gies. â€" Hensâ€"1st. 2nd, 3rd, 4thk, 5th, 6tn, Tth, Oscar Gies. Cockrelsâ€"1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th 10th, Oscar Gies. Pulletsâ€"1st, 2nd, 3rd,~4th, 5th, 7th, $th, 9th, The following is the list of cases for he sittings of the County Court, with Tis HMonor Judge Hearn presiding which convened on Tuesday John Rosen (remnant) _ vs. John Ienderson. D. S. Bowlby for plaintif, Clement & Clement for defendant. Hensâ€"4th, and 5th, H. F.Becker. Cockrelsâ€"lst, 5th, and 8th H. F Becker, 6th, A.J. Engel. _ olX CASES DN THE DOGKET OF GOUNTY GOURT Louis 1 Breithaupt and W. H. 3reithaupt, _ trustees, ovs, Aifonso ‘eitsch. _ Millar, Sims & Bray for ‘laintiff, and McBride & Mackenzie or defendant. Charles Huehnergard | vs. _ W. H jreuzebach. Clement & Clement for laintiff, Millar, Sims & Bray for deâ€" endant. James Whiting vs. Clarence Adam. ). 3. Bowlby for plaintiff, McBride & fackenzie for defendant. William Arnold and Matilda Arnold ‘s. Joseph Kelle?. Scellen & â€" Weir or plaintiff, Millar, Sims and Bray or defendant. * 3HELDON WERNER FALLS VICTIM TO INFLUENZA Charles Edmund, Marks and The ‘unrantee Company, Limited, Execu ors of the last Will and Testament of .onisa Emoline Glick vs. E. 0. Riiz & ‘ompany. Millar, Sims & Bray for Maintiff, Clement & Clement for deâ€" endant. E‘mira. Dec. 9.â€"â€"Word was received y Mr. and Mrs. A. Werner toâ€"day of he =ndden death on Saturday of thei1 son Sheldon Werner in Providence, R. . following on atteck of influensa The sad news followed two previous nessages, the first informing his par nts of their son‘s il!ness and the see md to the effect thit he was ho‘ding ds own. W. 0. W. OFFICERS ARE ELECTED POWLTRY FANG The remains wi‘l be, sent to Mon real where the funeral will be held m Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Werner l leave for Montreal toâ€"day. Deceased, who was a graduate of AcGill â€" University on the staff of vhich he he‘d an important position n the science department. was some ime ago called to Providence to as ‘st in important research work on be: alf of the United States Government \ widow and litt‘e daughter survive At the annual meeting of the Cans tian Order Woodmen of the World Titchener Camp. No. 72. held at their all on Wednesday evening, the folâ€" awing officers were elected for the ‘car 1919: ~â€" P. C. €.â€"JTacoh Hett C. C.â€"L. E. Armitage. ~~A. 1.â€"A. J. Eagar. Rankerâ€"J. Hainsworth. , Clerkâ€"H. Hass. Escort â€"O. Hammel. Watchman â€"W. C. Hughes. Sentryâ€"E. Denton. Managersâ€"â€"J. W. Lint, A. Hearth nd W. J. Eagar. Mr. J. W. Ward, General Secretary f the Y. M. C. A., Hamilton, and Mre. Ward were the gu«ests at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. H. McBain, 30 Ahrens strect;: over the weekâ€"end. Miss Phoebe Holman, of Inmilton, spent Sunday with relatives in the city. On Saturday evening . was the guest of honor at a reception ‘~n dered hy the "Donble 1." class of Trinâ€" ity Methodist S. S., of which she was a former member. Among the Twin City hockey fans lwho witnossed the zame at the Torâ€" onto Arena on Saturday night were: Mr sad Mrs. Eugene Roschman, Reinâ€" hold Lang, P. 8. Pearce, A. A. Eby, Herbert Kuntsz and others, ‘The boy friends of Gunner Depew {nmpf were entertained to supper af his home on Wednesday evening at vhich he was heartily _ welcomed ack. A few hours . were happily inest with this popular young Water loo man who has just returned afte: loing his bit. Rev. &nd Mrs. C. L. Mcirvine were the guesta of Mr. and Mrs. D. 8. Culâ€" lon, Frederick street, during their stay in the city over Sunday. Pulletsâ€"2nd, H. F. Becker ENTERTAINED TO SUPPER. â€"ist, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th |& cy and plain. mik > : * . t o q‘l "*; * Xman distance is tvunted by the Ki ySanrinaiattor n g Social and Personal Saturday, November 30th, the Anniâ€" & Mrs versary of St. Andrewâ€" Scotland‘s paye ; patron saintâ€" was celebrated _ right forq ; royally this year by many Societh\s‘wm, | and Clubs throughout the length and King breadth of our l«nd, with grand ban-i quets to mark the auspicious event, @at! pfrg which the "Cup of kindness was drunk !an en for the days of Auld Lang Syne," and Iwith P ipeeches worthy of the event, the inad th incestry from which they sprung and | nepne the traditions which they ballow, givâ€" | for Ki en by sons of the stalwart Scottish Inonfllt ‘ace, uilfll!lllllllllllllllljllLllll!l@l!flMM "The echoes of _ King George‘s ipecch on his visit to Scotland after the war was over are still ringing throughout the world; he bestowed glowing praise upon the warrior sons of the Scottish race. for their tmmorâ€" tal deeds in connection with the great conflict. From But and Ben; from Hamlet and Farmstead; from Manor House and Castle, the Seotchmen reâ€" sponded to the call; the Black Watch, the â€"78th Highlanders, the Scottish Borderers.â€"theâ€"Areviesâ€"of Sutherlands ind other Regiments, added greater ‘us‘re to the glory of the valourous leeds of their ancestors." And we who read the record of their deeds Thank God that He has heroes for the fray, And that iumanity in direst need, Finds valisnt, . highâ€"souled . champâ€" ions such as they. This week it was a delightful priviâ€" ‘ege on twb occasions for citizens to velcome home heroes _ who have "ought bravely and well for King and ~ountry, and who now bear the honâ€" »rable scars of battle. Pte. Harry Hilliard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ‘liliard, and Gunner Depew â€" Kumpf, ion of Mrs. William Kumpf, are honâ€" wed guesis wherover they go, ard the ‘ales which they reluctantly tell to inâ€" sistent enquiry are intensely thrilling ind â€" aweâ€"inspiring. Everyone hopes he boys will speedily regain their wonted health amid the inspiring inâ€" luence of their homes. Somervilleâ€"I rwin. The murriage iook place very quietly in St. Paul‘s Presbyterian Church, _ Peterboro‘, _ of _ Elizabeth Tonnedy, daughter of Mr. and Mra, Wiltiam â€" Irwin; "Highlend Hall," to Walter Harold, son of Mr. and Mrs. Teorge â€" Somerville, (Toronto), Rev. Robert Pogue officiating. _ The bride who was unatt®rded, was beautifully fowned in a traveling â€" suit of Burâ€" undy broadcloth, and wore a black hat. Immediately after the ceremony \tr. and Mrs. Somerville left for the West. and on their return they will ive in Waterlso.â€"Globe, Mra. J. H. Webb waus the hostess of: he Waterloo Presbyferian Ladies‘ Aid jociety on Thursday afternoon, when he members and friends were warmâ€" y welcomed to this pretty home and ‘njoyed a delightful time together vith their work. ‘The President, Mrs. D. J. Wright. ably presided at a short wisiness session, at which all business ncident to the closing of the year‘s work was transacted, and a kind inviâ€" ‘ation from Mrs. Charlie Liphardt acâ€" cepted for the January meeting. Tea was served, and the happy gathering «eparated with bi :t wishes for a large share of the jJoy that attends this seaâ€" «on of the year, for each member of the Society, in this important branch of the Church‘s work. \ Mr. and Mrs. Somerville have _ the rood wishes of hosts of friends in the Twin City for their future happiness ind prosperity. § It was a real pleasure to welcome home to Waterloo last Monday. two of our most interested war workers, Mrs. G. H. Bowlby and Mra. Tom Seagram. C s Mrs. Bowlby left the Twinâ€"City on the 30th of July, 1915, since which ‘Ime she has kept in close touch with Red Cross and patriotie work in Engâ€" Innd. _ Mrs. Seagram has been closely arsociated with Mrs. Bowlby in the work during the past year, and . we feel sure these lrMn will have rich experiences to relate of the‘r sojourn in the Mother land. BECHTEL BROS of the armies has ceased. L u-teoyuudn-l. Give realize what this Xmas MITTSâ€"Wool and Mocha. * WOOL SETSâ€"Cap and Scarf, all colors. FANCY COLLARSâ€"lverythlu new, HOSIERYâ€"Wool, Cashmere, Silk and ‘otton. HANDKEBCHIEFSâ€"LInen. Lawn, fanâ€" w aL®lcl y See our ‘useful gifts for ‘"Women‘ and Mrs. D. C. Lough and little daughter have returned to their home in Brantâ€" ford after a visit of several weeks with her father, Mr. John Kauftman, King street. Mrs. P. V. Wilson has returned from an enjoyable visit of several days with her sister in Toronto, where she had the pleasure of welcoming home a nephew, who has done good service for King and Country in the terrible conflict now so happily ended. Mr. Alex. Gilchrist, son of Rev. J. R. Gilchrist, of Tornonto, | formerly of Waterloo, was a visitor in town this week, the guest of the Misses Bruce, at "Carrick House." Mrs. E. F. Seagram is a weekend visitor in Toronto. 2 Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Rumpel are enjoying a fortnight‘s trip to New York, Boston and Philadelphia. ____ . Mrs. John Fox of Toronto is a welâ€" come visitor in town, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Hughes. Mrs. Fox has greatly enjoyed renewing the old friendships, and has many happy memâ€" ories of her former home in Kitchener. Mra. â€"Fox‘s,.son, who has just returned from service overscas, is also a weekâ€" end visitor in Waterloo. Mr. Muir of Oswego, N. Y., and Mr. Russel VanEvery of Brantford were in town for the funeral of Mr. James Brough, which took place on Thursâ€" lay afternoon, from the residence of his daughter, Mrs: Clarke VanEvery. where Mr. Brough has made his home for many years. Carry On! The war is ended but the worit of the Red Cross Society has not ceased. "or supplies will be needed just so long as the wounded are in hospitals, and as long as the expeditionary army semains in Russf@ and Siberia. There will be a tendency to relax effort beâ€" cause an Armistice has been kigned. Many persons will not believe in the need of Red Cross supplies any longer. If they stop to think they will realize there are still many thousands of men in hospitals . who will need comforts just as in the past. The Twinâ€"City‘s wonderful Red Cross effort, which cannot be praised too highly or too often, would still be in complete if any tendency towards disâ€" ‘continuing work is shown. Until all need for supplies has vanished our workers, who haye labored so meritâ€" oriously, must carry on, so that no disâ€" ’mmfort will be experiei ced in any of the hospitals where there are men |who have fought in the war. The members and friends of _ St. Quentin Chapter, 1. O. D. E., are lookâ€" ing forward with much interest to the Mr. Will Mickus of Guelph attendâ€" ed the funeral of his brother Edward at Waterloo on Friday. Miss Marguerite Bechtel has _ reâ€" turned from Burlington where . she spent the pastâ€"five weeks., 30OUR, ACID STOMA Each "Pape‘s a;pmln" digests 3000 grains food, ending all stomach ‘Time it! In five minutes all stomâ€" ach distress will go. No indigestion, heartburn, sourness or belching of DOmIUDUIIM, MMIWHMO NC O PAAADUCROOCC gas, acid, or eructations of undigested food, no dizziness, bloating, foul breath or headache. Pape‘s Diapepsin is noted for its apeed in regulating upset stomachs. It is the surest, quickest stomach remâ€" edy in the whole world and besides it is harmless. Put an end to stomach tromble forever by gotting a large fiftyâ€"cent case of Pape‘s Diapepsin from any drug store. You realize in five minutes how neediess it is to sufâ€" fer from indigestion, dyspepsia or any stomach disorder. It‘s the quickest, surest and most harmless stomach dAoctor in the world, , ACID STOMA GASES OR mnfgz'mon misery in five minutes. v'Hu y yBb TIESâ€"50¢, 75¢ and the very “‘. â€" g ._:-_A :_ i . m enc i HANDKERC Lawn Cotton. & ~»34 BRACES, GARTERS and f , SHIRTSâ€"Soft and hard <u F 79 and CUFF LINKS. 4 * 34 SWEATER COATSâ€"Great variety. .. A Suit of Staufield‘s Wool or Silk Wool Underwear. * / A Suit or Overcoat. / oo lecture on the subject | viki," or "The Lion. & to be given Tuesday: rare treat is in store for attend. ; made, and fitted up with bacco and cigarettes, and been forwarded to ? ad Halifax. 13 pairs o : been knitted, and will be Freeport Sanitarium along 3 which are expected toâ€" boâ€" a sock shower to be held Christmas week. There will Sa Fruit shower at the same !Iruit received to be sent‘ to port Sanitarium. n 1 117 Soldiers‘ christmas bo%@ | beeh prepared and forwarded~ seas. The boxes contained W@ | colfee, candy sticks, cakes, cclfi ‘tobacco, housewives, and i messages, and had meant an «diture, (including an item of {postage), of $176.66. T The regular monthly the St. Quentin Chapter, . held at the Library Hall evening, 3rd inst. Considerable bustness of: nature was transacted; n of the various . committe@® Chapter were received. The Committee having | the Baking Sale and Tea ] on the 29th November, rg ing realized $37.30 from Table and $28.00 from the:‘ $57.40 had been received fre ron Sale held on the same The Red Cross Committe® f that during the past two fi quilts and 3 comforters made for the Red CrO#8, 8S 117 Housewives to be. . inclue the Christmas Boxes for the These housewives bad been up with buttons, _ pinsy . f& darners, safetyâ€"pins, shoe lact (the shoe laces having bee@m donated by Mr. Lincoln, of tional Supply Co., Kitch@n During the evening, the C was addressed by Miss Jerrine recently of Toronto, upon "P and Picture Hanging." f ‘The Chapter has engaged Ré Banks Nelson, D.C., of Han who spoke in Kitchener recent deliver a lecture, in the _ Wa Methodist Church, on Tuesday. ing, 17th December, on the 8Â¥ "The Bolsheviki" or "The Lion the Bear." Rev. Dr. Nelson i8 ly recommended, and .those wq the privilege of hearing him in ener are most eager to have pleasure of listening to him A sale of aprons and home { cooking will be held in theâ€" of St. John‘s Anglican Ch I St. on Thursday, Dec. the o‘clock. re Supper served from 5.30 to good programime. . Mr. John Wildfong, . i spent Suriday and toâ€"day parents in Kitchener, °> Chace heve returned . imn' viatt with friends® Another interesting featurgâ€" an exhibit and sale of work« soldiers at Freeport Militaty tal. " 43. Miss Jackson and â€" Mrs., | left this week to. spend 10 with Mrs. Hayward‘s Tn. » son Hayward, at Coronktion, later on going to Los Angele they will spend the winter n Mrs. W. J. Swift of Chicag spending a few weeks with ents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. the guest ~f her sister Mrs.. Toronto. E ; Cadet Barney Oldfield: is a week with Mr. Louls ~F,â€" prior to leaving for his. hom adena, California. a the home of his father, ler, Otto 8t. ed to ‘Toronto on Sai they visited friends dw end w.flw‘ryq Mr. Oliver Master Mr. and Mrs. 4. G St. Quentin Chapter io