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~RETIRING SAL â€"_Men‘s Shirts Think that the bargains are all gone. Our stock is large, but egett:ing smaller. Each day new goods are marked down at sacrifice prices. You will save money here. MEN‘S FANCY SHIRTS $1.29 Men‘s Fancy Cambric and Crepe Cloth, beautiful patâ€" terns and designs, checks and stripes, soft cuffs. Regular prices $1.75 to $2.50 each. Retiring Sale Price ... MEN‘S WHITE HDKFGS. Large size, beautiful finish. Retiring Sale Price, 5 for MEN‘ FINE BLACK AND BROWN HALF HOSE 19c regular price 35c¢. Retiring Sale Price per pair.. 10g2 MEN‘S CAPS 89c Immense assortment â€" of Men‘s allâ€"wool Tweed and Serge Caps. Regular price up to $1.75. Retiring Sale Boys‘ Tweed and Serge Gaps, assorted colors and styles, new and upâ€"toâ€"date patters. â€" Regular $1.00 to $1.25 each: Retiring Sale Prite ......}... MEN‘S SOFT FELT HATS $2.98 Also all the latest styles and colors, all sizes. Reguâ€" lar selling price $4.50. Reâ€" tiring Sale Price. $2 98 All sizes and makes, reguâ€" lar price $1.00. Sale price, in rraxax y su y ienss 50c each ... BOYS‘ POLICE SUSPENâ€" DERS 15¢ Assorted colors. Reg. values upâ€"to 35¢. Sale price .... SUSPENDERS In cross back style or cord ends. Regular 50c to 75¢, $1.00 and $1.50. Sale price per pair .. MEN‘S OVERALLS AND SMOCKS $1.98 .Celebrated â€"union‘ made, leather label Overalls and Smocks, blue and white stripes, black; also Bob Long‘s Blucher Blue, reg. value up to $4.00. Retirâ€" ing Sale Price, each ...... MEN‘S BALBRIGGAN SHIRTS AND DRAWâ€" ERS 65¢ MEN‘S FINE ELASTIC BOYS‘ CAPS 89c in cutting prices. Now it‘s up to you, the people of this district, if you want to save money We Have Done Our Part BALL & CO. Caps irka ks‘ ~4 $1.98 Do NT 19¢ Now in Full Swingâ€"Everything Goesâ€" Nothing Held Back â€" _ DONT BE SKEPTICAL! COME! LOOK! COMPARE! THIS STOCK MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE Men‘s Panama Hats Beautiful quality Panamas, sizes, reg. up to 55109, t:oE Special clearing of our reg. $2.50 Panama quality, all sizes. Retiring Sale Price. Men‘s Balbriggan Combinaâ€" tions, reg. $2.00, sizes 34, 44. Retiring Sale $1 49 Men‘s Black Lisle Hose, black only. Reg. T5¢c. Reâ€" tiring Sale Price....{0a 3 only allâ€"wool English Worsted, brown, 36, 37. Reg. $45.00. Retiring Salg 1 only, size 39, navy, allâ€" wool Cheviot. Reg. $45.00. Retiring Sale Price ...... 3 only allâ€"wool Tweed, brown mixture, excellent suit. Regular $35.00. Reâ€" tiring Sale Price ......... Price .. > $22.50 5 only dark Youth‘s Suits, sizes, 33, 34, 35. meg. $15.00. Retiring _ Sale 11 only Boys‘ and Youths‘ Suits, Worsteds and allâ€" vyopl Tweeds, up to $15. Reâ€" tiring Sale Pn?e. $4.98 1 only dark Worsted, size 40, cotton and wool finish. Reg. $25.00. R;etiAriAng S_al_e Ladies‘ Raincoats at Retirâ€" ing Prices. ...“..'.........-$15.00 Beautiful goods, sizes 34 to 44. Reg. $2.00. Iiefiri‘ng Sale MEN‘S WORK SHIRTS 89c In blacks, black and white stripe, blue and khaki. Reâ€" tiring Sale ......> 890 MEN‘S STRONG OVvVERâ€" ALLS $1.25 Ballbriggan Underwear at . im F im se $26.00 ++ $1.29 â€"+)~~~ $1.20 a garment, to ~Ade MEN‘S WORKING SOCKS Medium weight, in greys and blue, very strong. Reg. 40c quality. Retiring Sale + MEN‘sS SUITS 3 only light grey mixed all wool, sizes 36, 38, 40. Reg. $35.00. Retiring Sale .... MEN‘S NECKWEAR Beautiful patterns and colâ€" ors, in latest shapes. ~Reg. up to $1.00. Retiring Sale MEN‘S CORD GARTERS Black only. Reg. 30c. Reâ€" tiring Sale, 2 pair.. 250 MEN‘S INVISIBLE SUSâ€" PENDERS 4â€"point. Reg. 50¢c. Retirâ€" ing Sale, 2 pair.... 75c Let anyone try and convince you that we are not going out of business. We are, just as soon as we can dispose of the stock, either en bloc or to the general public. MEN‘S RAW SILK SHIRTS Reg. $5.00, in all sizes. Spe; cial . MEN‘S RAINCOATS Sizes 36. Reg. $9.50. Reâ€" tiring Sale MEN‘S ODD COLLARS Upâ€"stairs, 2 for.... 25C EXTRA SPECTAL WINâ€" DOW BLIND 73¢ Sizes 24 to 30. Reg. T5c. Retiring Sale ...... 390 You will see many bold statements here, but they are true. goods so low, we certainly have the right to tell you, who are : We will cure you quickly. Positively nothing held in res ARE YOU SKEPTICAL? COME! LOOK! COMPAR! In cream only. Reg. $1.00. Retiring Sale ...... 73(: 590 2 for $1.15 Our stock is exceedingly large, big assortment of colâ€" ors and designs, light and dark dolors. The price of these high grade materials will no doubt make you put in a large supply. Regular prices 30c to 45c a yard. Retiring Sale Price, per yard ...... 19ct027c Sizes 8%4 and 9 only. Reg. 85c to $1.00. Retiring Sale Price, per pair .. BOYS‘ BALBRIGGAN DRAWERS LADIES‘ ALL WOOL BLACK CASHMERE HOSE 55¢ GOLD SEAL CONGOLEUM RUMMAGE SALE UPSTAIRS 12 only to clear at sacrifice prices. 2 only 6 x 9 .......llinle esn esn sls e aD 2 only size 7 1â€"2 x 9, sale price ... Size 9 x 9, Sale price .........~... Prints 21¢ . Waterloo‘s Greatest $5.75 We Must Sell Regardless of Cost Do NT â€"121 Charles Street, Waterloo THE ABOVE MAGNIFICENT RESIDENCE FOR SALE The above magnificent residence, solid pressed red brick, stone foundation, divided basements in 5 compartâ€" ments, granite laundry tubs and closet, hot water heated. The house contains 8 beautiful large rooms, all finished in oak and Georgia pil:e, bathroom, attic, unfinished but floored and plenty of rdom to make 4 additional bedrooms. This is one of the best built houses in Waterloo ; an ideal home with large lawn in front, double garage. On account of leaving town will sell and make arrangement for possesâ€" sion. For price, terms, etc., see Mr. Ball atâ€"the store or at home in evenings. I desire to express my gratitude ana sincere thanks to the public in general for their very liberal patronage since my coming to Waterloo three years ago. I have always tried to give to the public the best service and value that was in my power to render. I have done my part in always triving to keep down the high cost of living and believe it was appreciated by thousands of our customers throughout the County of Waterloo and surrounding counties. Now that I have decided to go back to Toronto at an early date, I have decided to put on my Retiring Sale forthwith in order to reduce my heavy stock of general merchandise. We will start our Retiring Sale commencing Thursday morning, May Ath, at 9 o‘clock and can promise you that this sale will easily eclipse former sales with the most astounding genuâ€" ine bargains that have ever been offered in this store. NO T SRS s t Ne C o 1g 11 100. m : hnd h ie b lira onb inss ons insd Again thanking you for your liberal patronage and goodwill, I am, 2+ pesegna .. wWOMEN‘S READYâ€"TOâ€"WEAR HATS $4.95 There are Hats made of Tagel, Wisca, Mohair, Georâ€" gette and Visca, combined with Crepe de Chene and Straw Braids, in large and small mushrooms, offâ€"theâ€"face effects, matrons, pokes and many smart closeâ€"fitting styles. They are trimmed with flowers, fruits, ostrich, ornaments, veils, pins and ribbon arrangements, and are to be had in Black, Brown, Navy, Henna, Jade, Sand, Periwinkle, Red and many combination Shades. Exceptional value. $ 4 95 Retiring Sale PrICG ...s:2> serrursie ces ns# + e Beautiful assortment of children‘s straws in black, navies, whites, brown; all new this season‘s $1 75 goods. Reg. up to $3.50. Retiring Sale .. :: o ments here, but they are true. If we have the unlimited nerve to mark these the right to tell you, who are so vitally interested, the truth about it. Positively nothing held in reserve. Everything goes. COME! LOOK! COMPARE! BUT HURliY FOR YOUR SHARE! To My Numerous Friends and Patrons _ Kiddies® Straws $1.75 ...... $7.89 22.... $9.75 ... $11.75 Millinery Put off coming any longer. The sooner you get here the bigger the bargains you will get. Come every day and save money. \ Yours very truly, Size9x12..............................514.95 2 only size 9 x 10 1â€"2, sale price ........... $13.75 2 yard wide Congoleum, retiring sale . .85¢ sq. yd. A. BALL. ART RUGS DoN°T ain House Sale Price ........â€" Summer Vests, V neck, strap shoulder, fine qualiâ€" Ladies‘ Vests 36â€"in. _ Marquisette, _ in white and cream, beautiful quality. Reg. 50c yd. Reâ€" tiring Sale .......â€" 35c 36â€"in. Scrims with fancy border in pink, rose and blue. Reg. 35¢c. Retiring Sa.le Lin e es se n ns + se 19c 40â€"inch Printed Marquiâ€" sette for side curtains, good and strong. Reg. T5c. Reâ€" tiring Sale ........ 39c In all shades and qualities. Ladies‘ here‘s your chance at wholesale prices. 40â€"in. Pillow Cotton, extra heavy quality. Reg. 65¢ yd. Retiring Sale ...... 829@ 42â€"inch Pillow Cotton, good ?veight. Reg. 45¢c. Retirâ€" mg'Sfle..........39c Ladies‘ Corsets at 25% tc 50% reduction on all lines LADIES 0.S. COTTON LISLE VESTS Beautiful quality. _ Reg. 75¢. Retiring Sale. 59(: Ladies‘ Lisle and Chamoiâ€" sette Gloves, in all the leadâ€" ing colors and styles. Regâ€" ular up to $1.25. Retiring Sale Price .....+.â€". 75(: TABLE DAMASK TABLE DAMASK 59c Tablé Linen and Cotton Mixture, 56 in. wide. Regâ€" ular price, $1.40 per yard. Retiring Sale Price. . RQa TOWELS 22¢ A lovely bleached Towel, large size, worth 35c. Reâ€" tiring Sale Price... 220 STAPLES DEPT. Sheeting, â€" white, _ good Width and very fine qualâ€" ity. Reg. 65¢ and 75c. Re tiring Sale ........ 49(: BABY LAMB WOOL Reg. 20c. \l-oz. ball . 12c Curtain Goods Gloves AT WHOLESALE 53C GO UP SAVE MONEY 19¢ 59¢ Hose, sizes 5\4 to 10. _ Reg. 35¢c. Retiring Sale Price. Forget this sale is on every day until moved. We mean business. We must sell less of cost. LADIES‘ SILK LISLE BLACK HOSE 3%¢ Shaped, fine quality. Reg. T5c. Retiring Sale Price.. o 39c LADIES‘ COTTON HOSE, :++â€"~~;>â€">~~~~~~â€"~â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" 19e Black or brown, assorted sizes, perfect goods. Reg. LADIES‘ FINE COTTON HOSE 48¢ Colors cream, white or Sale Price, per pair. A8e LADIES‘ ART SILK HOSE Colors white, grey, brown only. Reg. price $1.50. Reâ€" tiring Sale Price ... 89(: LADIES‘ COTTON HOSE Black only. Reg. 35¢c. Reâ€" tiring Sale Price .... 19c LADIES‘ BOUDOIS CAPS Beautifully trimmed. Reg. up to $1.50. Retiring Sale Price .......:«..:> 704 WHITE AND COLORED FLANNELETTES Reg. 25¢ and 30c. Ret}rl_ng Sale, yard 8â€"4 WABASH SHEETING Heaviest quality. _ Reg. $1.50. Retiring Sa]e.98c TROUSSEAU â€" LINGERIE COTTON Beautiful goods. Reg. 40c yd. Retiring Sale..24c SPORT BEACH CLOTH In blbue, tan and white. Reg. 60c yd. Retiring Sale In all cuts, with or without sleeves, opera with narrow strap. Reg. up to 7T5c. . Be- e > 30¢ PONGEE SILK 36 inches wide. Reg. $1.25. Retiring Sale ...... 89C tiring Sale . In all shades. Reg. tiring Sale, 3 for . Hundreds of yards of kinds of goods. COATE‘S MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON COLORED CROCHET Remnants 1â€"2 Price Hosiery ACT QUICKLYâ€"NOW We absolutely guarantee every purâ€" chaser absolute satisfaction or your MONEY BACK without a question. Our avenue to success is dependent on how we treat the public. Ladies‘ Corsets :"""39(: BALL & CO. DONT ~25¢ Guarantee 36 °_ _â€"_ $1.79 ~£ HouaeDnues.alllbs.lli a real good quality ofâ€" prints, dark colors, such as. . navy with figures, also dark â€" grey and black, with % sleeves, well made. Very special price, Retiring Sale An exceptionally good purâ€" chase on our $1.50 to 12.00 each. â€" They come in assorted patterns, and all colors, all sizes. Reâ€" tiring Sale Price ... QOa OXFORD SHEETING 23e In blues and greys, fime quality. Reg. 35c. Ret;linl 5'1_79 GALATEAS AND NURSES‘ CLOTH 236 Blues, greys, striped, fine English Ginghams, dark and light eolors, neat small patterns â€" checks, stripes and plaids; also _ large checks and plaids. This is an excellent qualityâ€"a fine even weave. Worth 40c a JAZZ CRETONNES 35¢ Beautiful designs and figâ€" Sale .....}>>>>>â€"â€"â€" 35@ RIPPELETTE, 5 YDS. $1 Inâ€". beautiful colors. Reg. 30c yd. Retiring AS‘ale: § wWHITE AND FACTORY COTTONS 14c 35 to 40 inches wide, beauâ€" tiful goods. Reg. up to 30c a yd. Retiring Sale. 14c ORGANDIES, 12 SHADES 46¢ 40 inches wide, in all the leading colors. Reg. T75c. Retiring Sale Price. .AfAa VOILES SPECIAL 4% Beautiful lineâ€"of new and upâ€"toâ€"date Voiles in all colâ€" ors, shades and designs. Reg. up to $1.25. Retiring SaAIG ....i@..s1s1i% 490 GINGHAMS 18c Big assortment of new patâ€" terns and colors, stripes, checks and plaids, beautiâ€" ful goods at less than halfâ€" GINGHAMS EXTRA House _ Staples »y #