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& “1(’0!‘ the firm name â€" of Miller & f Millar, eccupying offices in the buildâ€" ; ingâ€"pow â€"occupied .by the Canadian Auto Sales Company on Queen street, #4¢ marth, Later a brotherâ€"inâ€"law of Mr. *‘ ‘~â€"Fhomas MifMler was taken into the . flrfi“-hel the firm name changed to i Miller, Millar and Usher. Upon the **‘‘ afipointment of Mr. Thomas â€" Miller A as fudgeof Halton County, Mr. Ushâ€" J ;. @r left the firm to accept a Governâ€" W inâ€"Foronto and Mr. hk ‘t 1 united in partnership . with "E"‘the ‘Iste â€"H. M. Andrews and continâ€" > /Med business under the name of Milâ€" fmfect fi on November 4th 1835, the son . Frederick G. Millar and Isabella ! &m His father was a native} z.l,fi York State and was of Scotch ; his parents having come to' in 1805, settling in Niagara , â€"â€" New York. Mr. MBlar‘s : mother was born in Dumfrieshire, Scotland. In 1832 Frederick G. Milâ€" lar, father of the deceased. came to . this city where he engaged in general merchandising for s number _ of n:'l An_ 1847 he moved with _ his faraily to New Dundee, where he was ideritified with â€"milling and <â€" general gy this. -hl. -'.'-"5 and. the <legal _ profession its most capable and honored ‘ ; «Bince . 1861 until two ; ago Mr. Millar carried on an Jlaw practice in this city. His e will be a source of _ gincere Es tb the entire community and ' to the many business conâ€" cerns he hag served so effiâ€" diently and painstakingly for many msmuum interests until he retired trom active business. It was _ in New Dundee that. Mr. Alexander Milâ€" lar spent his childhood and received in o y was â€"educated in _ the graummar school! of this city and also in the Galt Grammar School being a student of the late Dr. Tassie of gzu.l-! %;l“.‘:dm upon the study of m . continued his prelimâ€" l‘ry‘r-diu in Toronto. He beâ€" infry‘reading in Toronto. He beâ€" came a solicitor in 1861; starting his practiee in this city in _ the frame > After. his first two years of legal practice Mr. Millar _ entered _ into partnership with Mr. Thomas Miller building owned by « father _ and w‘kfi stood on the'flph-ent site . of the city hall. Two years later, in 1863, he was called to the Bar of Onâ€" tario, .. He completed his final preâ€" pardtion for the practice of law at Osâ€" goode Hall, Toronto. He was creatâ€" ed a:Q.C. on December 2nd, 1889. 'l's.K.Doen.ta,.-_ Waterloo, Ont. And in these soulâ€"trying days, how welcome is the cheery brightnessâ€"the soothing caressâ€"the soulâ€"satisfying messageâ€"of the music you love. So this Christmas you need music more than everâ€"good music, that brings the spirit of Christmas to everyone, young and old. Such is the music of The NEW EDISON "BOLICTEOR OF NUMEROUS INSTITUTIONS When cloudâ€"banks blot the sky dull grey, or whistling winds make outdoors disagreeabfe, how cheery and exhilarating are bright lights and sparkling fires ; j world of musicinto your homeâ€"REâ€"CREATIONS of the art of the world‘s greatest artists. The New Edison does not merely imitateâ€"it actually REâ€" CREATES with such utter fidelity that the‘mman ear eannot distinguish between the living artist and The New Edison. > . M _ The true spirit of Christmas lies in the soul of The New Edison. Let it sing its message of hope and faith and love in your home this year. Ptsit our stort for a demonstration of ‘the marvelous New Edison or have one sent to your bome. * No obligation, of course. 197 & **The Phonograph with a Soul" This wonderful instrument brings the beautiful was born in this of Oldest Residents=and Well ~Know! alâ€" Was Born Here in 1835,° and Prac ~â€"Mayor for Two Years. ‘ferred upon Mr. Millar. For two years 1884 and 1885 he was elected Mayor by acclamation. He was &lso deputy reeve in 1889 and a member }of the County Council. In 1875 he unsuccessfully contested the North Riding of Waterloo County for th; loâ€" cal legislature against the late Mosâ€" es Springer, late Sheriff Springer. l ‘The funeral of Mr Alexander Millâ€" ar K.C, who passed away at his ‘home 138 Quéen street, gouth, on Wednesday evening, was largely a tended by representativ> citizens of Ithe. city on Saturday at 2 o‘clockâ€" ‘who.gathered at his late home to pay {a final tribute to one who for his 'starling qualities of head and heart ‘ will be greatly missed especially in ~theâ€"business circles of Tthe â€"city. Services were conducted by Rev. H. M. Lang Ford, pastor of St. John‘s ; Anglican Church, following which the cortege proceeded to Mount Hope Cemeteryâ€" where interment was made. ‘‘The pallbearers were Messrs. H. J. Sims, Julius Roos, L. J. Breithaupt, W. H. Schmalz, Carl Kranz, and Mayâ€" or Gross. The honorary pallbearers were Judge Chisholm, Messrs. John Fennel, H. A. Mackay of Hamiltor, and J. M. Scully. MR. A. MiLLAR, K.C., WAS LAID TO REST #â€"clientâ€"into the ‘courts By policy ulone Mr. Millar is -unugth bayâ€" ing saved many local : firms thousâ€" ands of dollars that might otherwise have been um«l in futile sguits. For almost a century the . deâ€" In 1865 Mr. Millar.married Miss Margaret Eliza Warren, a daughter of the late Horatio Nelson Warren of Chippewa. Two children were born to the union, Guy, deceased, and A} exander Hugh, present City Clerk. Deceased was a ‘member of the Masoni: Order having attained the Royal Arch degree of York Rite Masâ€" onry and the degrees of Scottish Rite Masonry. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Felâ€" lows. In politics he was a Conservaâ€" tive. He was a cpnsistant member of the Uhurch of England, and one of the oldest members of St. John‘s Anâ€" glican Church,. which congregation he ‘served in the capacity of Warden for many years. â€" ceased had acted â€"as solicitor for the Economical Fire Insurance Comâ€" pany and for more than a _ quarter century he has been> legal advisor for the Mutual Life Assurance Comâ€" pany of Canada. From 1869 to 1884 he was Town Solicitor and in 1900 was made County Solicitor by the County Council. In 1907 he was again appointed Town Solicitor which office he maintaimned after the town incorporated as a city. His firm are also maintaining the office of Solicitors for the Canadian Bank of Besides his bereaved _ wife, .Mr Millar leaves one son, A. Hugh Mil lar, City Clerk. . Various official honors were conâ€" 865 INIY ‘~â€" If you are “’u"\i id up a l¢1 r:u,?:.z 3’3 -o”n hare For ‘nothnch . i p.g old, moss and 3 ‘ ings. we es . m..?"% o t rmackiy‘ es amagtee es good start by rurning many of theme trees into fuel at a time when fuel is hard to get; their work, however, is Bot . compi#ted. and it is up tothem to.â€"cleanâ€"up th@lr wurk, using the« in es se e . * f* * * ce Foniing. _ _ build it, that‘s all The Town wl take on the "?rt of. its citizens; . if Town will t along much in thet the inhabitants‘ are lethargic, the way. You must sot only be an inâ€" habitant, you must be a real citizep, and not only take an interest in your 66 x 132 petty Kingdom, you call your home, but you must be a live wire, and take an active, sympathetic part in the affairs of the Town as a whole. A few yoqg‘ &go a number of gentlemen of Town were appointâ€" ed by the Council as a Committee on Town Planning.~ These men were enâ€" thusiastic in their work, were well informed. and in close touch with the wofk being done in other muntcipaliâ€" ties in this particular field. _ â€" ‘The afternoon session was devoted to addresses on Missionary Work by R. L. Hartsler snd Geo. J. Lapp. A song service was held at the opening of the evening session followed by an address by R. L. Hartzler on "Misâ€" sions Essential to the Life of the Church. At 7.45 an impressive ser )mon was preached by Geo. J. Lapp. Rev. Noah Hunsberger pastor of the church was the moderator and Jos#s Snider, Assistant _ Moderator. Miss Clara Weber acted as Secretary and Miss Nora Weber as assistant secreâ€" tary. Mr. Joseph 8. Weber ably act: The Chronicleâ€"Telegraph. a newr paper worth while the paper that «ives full accounts of I.prnmu in Waterloo County. _ Only $1.50 from now until 1 Jan. 1920. ‘There was so much prejudice dizâ€" played in adopting this committee‘s recommendation that it was deeme« useless to go on, and there has been nothing done by this Committee since While we are in the period of deâ€" struction, let us destroy old preâ€" judices. The fact that we have a good Town does not mean that we have a perâ€" fect one.» It is a wonder it is as goo«u as it is, for it simply happened, and as a whole it was never planned. Our Town has been practically standing still for some time, and ‘a survey Of the main street, showing quite a number of vacant stores, would almost lead one to the conâ€" clusion that we are going back. In the general usot, caused by the. war, and the option of the Temperance Act, Waterlop. has had to share, but with s good Council for 1919, an active Board of Trade, and a . population engaged in ‘ ting the Town" not only by tajKing, but by doing ,&:flm we shall keep Watâ€" erloo on the map as one of theâ€"best towns in Canada. Milk 15 Cents at FHamilton? There is ov:-‘y likelihood that the price of milk will be increased to 15 cents a quart in Hamilton fi a short time. ‘The farmers demand _ af in« crease from $2.50 to $£296 for an 8: gallon can. LNC PDW MOUL OHIZ NJ C bate iABLiGaid U ons 4 &‘ 14 by doing ,&hln;s. we shall .‘:ep Watâ€"| Two Waterloo young men, Sergt. n erloo on the map as one of the best] Wilfrid D. Bailey and «Private Jack towns in Canada. Pym were among those who arrived ' * Censor. in the zwin City this morning. Quite mnfonaini on munt m ncz mc ;.:dun:o er of ttllielr frlends were . on 600. e ,to meet them, including repreâ€" MRS. FRED SASS aenutu:eg of the St. Quentin Chapter R {$Deughtérs of the Empire. . + PM AWAY This organization presented each of & & th returned h ha ese .return eroes‘ w.uo have soffi~ < > IN WATERLOO|gatantiy sorved the Empire, with a|[J 2 2 â€"_â€"__.____â€":â€"___*:_ agold plece and an address =â€"£ A sad and Unexpected death toot;uve of‘the services rendered to their & o# place: early on Thursday mornâ€"fcountry; ‘They were afterwards conâ€" . $ ing in :â€"the person . of ‘Murgaret, veÂ¥ed to their homeâ€" in Waterloo,}M: 2 & Schnarr __beloved _.wife_â€"of â€"Mr. Miwww toâ€"got backâ€"to their i â€"#~@ Sass, Erb St. after only three dive?home town. y i & & . The late Mrs. Sass wasa daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hartman Schnire of near Erbsville and. was aged 5% years, 7 months and 12 days. In 1897 she married Mr. Fred Sass who #urâ€" vives with: five children, namély Frieda, Mrs. Rueben Clarke, Mrs. John Brown, Hamilton, William C.. Sass of Galt and Norman at home. Also six sisters and four brothers, Elizabeth (Mrs. Hy. Heicr), Mariton (Mrs. John Simpson), Clata, Vinia (Mrs. A. C. Woeber) Barbaroa and Emâ€" ma, Abram, Detroit, Henry and Herâ€" man of near Erbsville, and John of Kitchener. y in 4 Sass, Erb St., efter only threo diiys iliness of influenza. ol oc Thursday was the last day of the big threeday Bible Conference at the Waterloo _ Mennonite church, when the church was crowded to capacity. Tuesday‘s session was taken up with addresses by Raymond L. Hartzler, Topeka, Ind., on subjecis "The Church and Evangelism," ‘"The Believer‘s Assurance," and "Spirituâ€" al Life, How Lost, How Retained." instructive talk by R. L. Hartsler on‘ en by Geo. J. Lapp on < subjects, "Adorming the Doctrine" and "Home Government and its Effects on the Church." ; At Wednesday‘s session interestâ€" ing addresses wére given by Geo. J. Lapp and R. L. Hartzler. On Thursâ€" day morning after the ooenil.lgdur vice, Geo. J. Lapp gave an ress on "Epistle Study," followed by an instructive talk by R. L. Hartbler on "Ordnances, Their Use and Abuse." _ The funeral, iprivate, took place on Sunday afternoon at three o‘clocn from her‘late residence, Erb. St. to St. John‘s Lutheran Church for serâ€" vice thence to Mt. Hope cemetery. No flowers. 4 BIBLE CONFERENCE IN THE MENNONITE ~CHURCKH CONCLUDES =" AT PRISON CAMP Â¥ilight Lieut.. R. W. Hopper from Karisruhe under the date of October. 15th, In relating the story pf his capture Lieut. Hoppor says:â€" w:hubmdovnnveolm : kave enjoyed myself quite well so.far. 1 got too keen and got away fown low and my motor was shot and ! had to land. My machine was As the members of the ficld staff a0 doubt, remember, Mr. Tweed cast in his fortunes with our Company on the 1st of July, 1916. At that ttme our late Managing Director made the commient, "With youth, enthusiasm, orgauilzing ability and a fine record for personal business production as his equip t, w6 feel confident of a neeufino.reor with us." Up to this date the prediction has been comâ€" pletely fulfilied. and while the passâ€" Ing years may discount the first menâ€" tioned qualification, it seems safe to hatard the prophecy that there will be an increasing development of the other chgracteristics referred to, reâ€" sulting . in a continually # ing measure of usefuiness to tg Field Force and to the Company. _________ an&butltumhml met the p who got credit for my maâ€" chine and he was . very hospitable, took me to his aerodrome and then to their mess where I had a splendid dinner. Later 1 left there ani have finally arrived in Karisruhe. Theré, Iy a doe large camp here. We are well supplica with all the | nsceosi tiesâ€"good food and plenty of itâ€" comf{ortable beds, canteen, planc, iib rary, etc., so please do not worry about me. It was rather odd _ that the chap I knew best in our flight, Pineau, came down in the same fight and J have been _ with him ever since. 1 have also met two . chaps here from Toronto, _ whom 1 knew very wellâ€"Evans McKay is oneâ€"I w(at to school with him. He _ also & to Bloor St. Baptist Church. The other is Art Allen, the swimmer. McKay is a captain, and has two decâ€" orations. It will not be worth while to send anything to me as I can get things quicker from England through Cox and Co. I have asked them to hold up all my kit for me.". TWO MORE * CROWNS FOR HONOR FLAG To fill the vacancy by the death on September 26th last of our beloved veteran: Superintendent of Agencies, Mr. T. R. Earl, the Board of Direcâ€" tors at their last meeting appointed as his successor the Assistant Superâ€" intendent, Mr. 8. C. Tweed. As‘ a matter of fact the latter has been successfully filling all the duties of the position for some time, ind hence was the logical heir to preferment. _ The treatment â€" accorded . Lieut. Hopper by his German captors furâ€" nishes a pleasing contrast to other stories published in regard to treatâ€" ment of Canadian prisoners of war, and indicates that chivairy is not wholly absent in Germany notwithâ€" standing so many reports to the conâ€" trary. TWO WATERLOO .. _ SOLDIERS WERE WELCOMED HOME This calculation has to do with the general canvess only. and does mot include the few large subscripâ€" tions that are classed as specials. ‘ The Honor Flag will likely be plac ed in the Public Library. SUCCESSOR TO > LATE T. R. EARL IS APPOINTED The following reference to the apâ€" pointment of Mr. S. C. Twéeed as Superintendent of Agencies of the Mutual Life of Canada appeared in a recent issue of the Agents Bulletin issued by the compny:â€" The flag cnow hes . five . crowns. which .1s . another _ record, . for it means that the Town of Waterloo subscribed over 125 per cent. more than was expécted by the Central Committee at Toronto; in\ other words, the Town subscribed more than .225 per cent. of its objective. Subscribers to the Victory Loan will be pleased to know thit . the Town of Waterloo has received two additional crowns to be placed on the Honor Flag, which wis presented to the Town at the close of the camâ€" paign by: Mr. Tate, on beh=lf of the Governor Géneral of Canrda. Â¥ells of Experiences in In the Waterloo Methodist Church on Sunday evening, the pastor, Rev. 8. L. W. Harton spoke with characâ€" teristic force and earnestness on the subject "The Man with the Yellow Streak." In the course of his reâ€" Hundreds of Christmas Gift Articles at Popular Prices. _ 2 ‘ s ba o o s [anc T[reacy C39K%2 . 1 s 9D / ie BrickerGermannCo. Lt Is agait being appreciated. â€"Our staunch and lwa know from expeflena/tln.t We Do What W e Say. ~* =~.a HERE ARE FACTS WORTH KNOWING: , ,fgfi NO. 1â€" We sell all Furs at 33 Per Cent. Discount. * :.; NO. 2â€"Most Elaborate Display and Assortment of: Handkerchiefs ever shown in Waterlooâ€"Special Sale of * lers‘ Samples." ts NO. 3â€"The Big Christmas Silk Sale is now in Full 8: NO. 4â€"Special Sale of "Kayser" and Niagara : es at $1.50 and $1.75, in all new shades. Write â€"w» A» > © NO. 5â€"Buy your Christmas Hair Ribbons during this S Ctrdcnt th iL. uons Bs Arlnnaniaiiedintet dnto d aixinivamediatain incoastaratet indentntante roniacataidcs, . Lber taint * : cial per yard 25¢, 40¢ and 45c. * k NO. 6â€"An Extra Special in Men‘s Wool Underwear. Sale $1.39 a garment. # .»8 NO. 7â€"Here is THE Special: All Ladies‘ and Children‘s ter Coats are Selling at Big Reductions. _ * m LOOK FOR THE RED SALE TICKET. PP December HANDKERCHIEFSâ€"â€" The greatest choice:ever offered to the public. Ladies‘, Gents‘ and Children‘s H‘dk‘fs; plain linen, fancy emb‘d linen, pure white, also colored emb‘d effects. Boxed H‘dk‘fs, 2, 3 and 4 in box, prices ranging from 15¢ QE%.@ each. Men‘s and Women‘s plain Linen H‘dk‘fs, hemstitched, at 20¢, 25¢, 35¢, 50c each. > . _ ; _ ces ks ( 0 ts LINENSâ€" Beautiful Irish Linens, old bleach towels, fine. huck, all sizes, prices each .< ... ... . . . 85¢, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50¢ Guest Towels, all linen, special each 50¢, 60c¢c, 75¢, 85¢ to $1. ~_â€" Turkish Towels, all white and colored border and checks, heavy soft qualities, special at . 50¢, 60c, 75¢, $1.00, $1.25 to $2.00: Pillow Slips, plain hemstitched, at pr. 75¢, $1, $1.25 to $1.75. Embroidered and Scalloped Pillow Slips, very prétty, at a DAiF ... ... 22 222. lll 2l .. 2. ... ... ... $2,65,$2.75 and $3.75. _ Runners in linen and cotton, sizes 18x36, 18x45 and 18x54, Prices ... ... 22. ... ... l............. T5¢, $1.00, $1.50 to $2.50. MADIERA LINENSâ€" Hand embroidered . Doylies, ini round and oval sizes, from bon bon to platter sizes, © at special. prices, ... ... ... .. ... ... .. . 25¢, 40¢, 50¢, 75¢, $1.00 to $1.75 Sideboard Runners, white also white with colored bordeu,,z special at ... ... ... ... ..._. .. . 75¢, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $4.75. Table Cloths and Napkins, pure linen cloths at;.....;.... .. ~ sal e e i l n l 2. .. . i.: $5.00, $6.00, $7.50, $10 to $12.50 Table Napkins to match, at doz. $5.00, $6.00, $7.50 to $15.00 _ BAGS AND PURSES, GLOVES AND HOSIER& dies _ Leather Strap Purses, at .. .:. $1.00, $1.25, $1.50,$2. $5.00 Silk Velvet Bags with mirror and purse, sg«_:lal %h 4 ?;‘i Ladies‘ Leather Bags at . . $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2, $2.50 to $6 Ladies‘ Kid Gloves in white, black, tan and greyvat :.;. .. . 0 i a ie in a e g e e ce eg i. on .. . $1.75, $2.00, $2.25 to $275 Silk Hose in black and colors, very specialat , . vi&‘..... _ ul n al e e l r . .. > > ... $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00 to $2:.50 . Umbrellasâ€" Ladies‘ and Gents‘ Umbrellas inâ€"all ‘s yl i8, * special at : .. ... ... .. .. .. .. $1.25, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3.50 o $5 READY TO WEAR GARMENTSâ€" Ladies‘ Silk Blouses TA Crepe and Georgette Crepe in white and colors, spetial at :. . .. . L2 l ail r2 2.. 0... «1. $450, $5.00, $6.00, $7.50, $8.50 to $12.50 . Ladies‘ Silk Camisoles, in white and colors, prices. . .. . }. . bee e e en cpe ns sa es <pes ... .. $1.25, $1.50, $2.00 to $$.50. Ladies‘ Boudouir Caps, in silk and crepe de Chine. aft ",;,,,"\‘ prices .. ... ... ... .. ... ... 35¢, 50c¢, 75c. $1.00, $1.25 to $4.00 . BABY AND CHILDREN‘S WEARABLESâ€" Bab }\ bilk _ Coats. auilted at ... ... ... ........ ... ... ... $1.75 and $225 S«ts of Jap Silk Coats and Carriage Robes, delicate coloi r8,. speci~! at ner set...... .. .......... .. ... ... $2,50 'gf'\fi,;[ Children‘s Wool Caps and Scarfs, per set $2.35, $2.75, g 8A ESSITY OF COâ€"OPERATION "THE STORE WITH THE STOCK" . K. p." t W A T ER L 0O O marks he drew a parallelism between the men who failed to voluntarily enâ€" list in the present war in response to the call of the Empire, and those in the community and Church who through indifference or selfish copâ€" sideration for their own ease neglectâ€" ed ‘to give their services for the adâ€" vancement of Christian ideals ana principles. He strongly emphasized the need of every one loyally coâ€"operâ€" ating by sharing in the work to be done if those things which the NitJma;nulmd the try and roi M fishness and > self lmiflfl:‘ minded citizens, were to be PP ed and retained. ‘The Chronicleâ€"Teleg® paper worth while, the . gives full accounts of Waterloo County. 1 now until 1 Jan. 1920. |} !flf’s’;’"‘d