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Mr. and . Mrs. Roy S, Bean and family left on Saturday for Oliphant, on Lake Huron, where they will spend two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Stauffer and daughter, Misses Mary and Violet were holiday visitors to Sarnia last week. Mr. J. C. Haight has returned from a few. days‘ visit with his sisters, the Misses Haight, at Newmarket. Mrs. Herbert Lackner of Windsor is visiting at the home of Mrs. E. C. Hallman of near Waterloo. Dr. S. Eckel has returned to Watâ€" erloo after a ten days‘ holiday, spent at his home in Mildmay. Dr. and Mrs. L. L. Stanffer and son Ward of Manilla, Ont., have reâ€" turned after visiting friends and relatives in the Twin City. During their stay in Waterloo they were guesis of his brother, Mr. Josiah Stauffer. , Miss Florence Mueller has retarn ed home after holidaying at Kaw artha Lakes. The many friends of Mr. William Pfeffer, the well known Waterloo berber, wil regtret to learn that he is scriensly ill at his home on Allen St. Miss Ada Diefonbacher of Watâ€" erlqo is holidaying with her sister at Brantford for a couple of weeks. She will be & guest at the wedding of her nephew, Mr. Grant Diefenâ€" Tfher to Miss Briges of Hamilton which takes place at Brantford on August 25th. h Mr. U. M. Diefenbacher has reâ€" turned to Waterloo after a month‘s business trip to Calgary, Alta., and other points. The young man was Court Enterprise, No. Order of Foresters. A miscellaneous shower was given last week at the home of Mrs. Geo. Massel in honor of Miss Lillian Heit, many beautiful gifts being received by the brideâ€"elect. Rev. W. Veit, who has hbeen visitâ€" ing his parents in â€" Kitchener, is spending a few days in Toronto prior to returning to his home in Easton, Pa. On receiving the sad news of his death, his father left immediately for Flint, and his remains were brought to Watetloo where the funâ€" eral will take place on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o‘clock from the residence of his parents to St. John‘s Lutheran church for service, thence to Mount Hope cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Lang have returned _ after ‘spending â€" several weeks in Muskoka. The bandsmen, who gave eight concerts at Sunnyside, under their efficient leader, Mr. Thiele, thor cughly enjoyed the outing. GORDON ALLENSEN LOSES a HIS LIFE IN ACCIDENT Waterloo relatives and friends of Mr. Gordon Allensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Allensen, 7 Charles St., Waterloo, were shocked to learn of his sudden death at Fling, Mich., on Saturday afternoon, last, when he was the victim of an, accident. He was run over an®@sust@Med a fracâ€" tured sknll and injimes to his chest which proved fatal. The mmembers of : the Waterloo Musjeal Society Band have returned from Toronto where they filled an extended engagement at Sunnyside. The band‘s playing was commented upon most favorably and the splenâ€" did reception accorded the organizâ€" ation indicated the appreciation of the many people who heard the band. The Waterloo Band is the first outside band to play at Sunnyâ€" side. Mrs. Louise Thiele and Caroline Thiele also assisted the band, their solos being much appreciated. WATERLOO BAND AT TORON® JANSEN OPTICALCO. sure that your child is able Another to see clearly. Our examinâ€" || ®*a» M by defective eyesight. â€" Make We deliver any order over $2.00, and seil cheaper; 21 King 8t. N. â€" Phone 242 News of Interest Around Town Lu..ova the world chilâ€" hiren ue being held back" ROESCH*‘3 CASH GROCERY 10 PERSONALS. FREDERICK ST. Telephone 853 KITCHENER a member of 73, Canadian 1+ â€" %¢ ENJOYED PICNIC The young ladies of the Dominion Life enjoyed & picnic at the Watâ€" erloo Park on Wédnesday, Aug. 13th. The occasion was marked by a misâ€" cellaneous shower in honor of Miss Mice Lockie wio leaves in the Fall to take a course as nurseâ€"inâ€"training at Hamilton. She was the recipient of many useful gifts. Master C&il Capling and Harvey Becker of Burnside were the guests of Elmer and Reinhardt Hoerle on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Frank of Elâ€" mira spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hackbart. Mr. and Mrs. Theo Schmidt and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nibill of Kitâ€" chener were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Berdux. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Toman and family of Kitchener spent last Sunâ€" day with Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Wegâ€" fahrt. Mrs. Christina Hoffman and son Alex of London spent a week at their summer home here. % Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Wagner and daughter of Poole were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wagâ€" ner. & * Mrs. Jacob Meyers of Waterloo was the guest of Mrs. Geo. Luntz, Sr. Mr. Elmer Heldman spent last Sunday in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. John Pfanner , Mr. and Mrs. Roy Howe of Tonawanda ond Miss Irene Gutcher of Waterloo were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Berdux. Mir. and Mrs. Theo Berg of Kitchâ€" ener were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Berg. Mr. Christ. Albrecht spent last Sunday with relatives at Welles ley.‘ Mr. John Heldman of Baden was the guest of his ‘brother William over Sunday. * lau, Zurich, Bean Mennonite church, church in Blenheim Tp., and the Shantz â€" Mennonite church, eight miles west of Waterloo. Articles reâ€" quired include children‘s shoes and clothing and overcoats for adults for the coming winter. _ Total of 1,157 imm grants > 1,157 immigrants have arrived at Waterloo so far~and have been acâ€" commodated in permanent homes. The immigrants speak high German fluently and some are familiar with the Russian language. A few can also speak English. One of the clergymen, Mr. Wiens, who came here from Halbstadt, Russia, preachâ€" ed in the Mennoniteâ€" Church, St. Jacobs, on Sunday afternoon. s News Notes Appeel for Clothing Mr. Ira S. Bauman, chairman of the Immigration Committee is makâ€" m'g an appeal for clothing for the immigrants. He bas asked that the Mennonite churches throughout the district make an appeal for assistâ€" ance. The clothing may be left at the Waterloo Mennonite Church, the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, St. Jacobs Mennonite, Elmira, Bresâ€" Families Reâ€"United The arrival of the immigrants witâ€" nessed the uniting of several famâ€" illes. A young lad of 12 years reâ€" joined his parents who had come over earlier, he having been deâ€" tained by the immigration authorâ€" ities. Another little sevenâ€"yearâ€"old girl, Olga Enns, is expected shortly, she having been detained on account of eye trouble. Her parents are now. at the home of Mr. Jacob Martin, Waterloo Tp. C were reâ€"united ‘with their families who Ahad come over in ‘a previous contingent. Another contingent of 200 is expected this week. â€" * _ Travelied in Coal Cars â€" The newcomers were obliged to travel between 1,000 and 1,200 miles in coal and cattle cars, most of them travelling in coal cars in which there was only a small opening for venâ€" tilation. They embarked at â€"Libau en the Baltic Sea. Some of the newâ€" ly arrived immigrants, {t was noted, wore apparel forwarded ‘by the Canâ€" adian and United ~States Mennonite Relief organization two years ago. Two Graduate Nurses Two*graduate nurses are among the contingent. Miss Olga Friesen, daughter of Jacob Friesen who has been placed at Vineland, is at the home of Mr. Ira S. Bauman, West Erb street, and Miss Marie Braun, is being accommodated at the home of Mr. Gilbert Bergey, New Dundee. Both nurses are said to be excellentâ€" ly‘qualifiedA CLOTHING IS NEEDED PHJLIPSBURG The band serenaded Mr. Buck on the evening of the 15th, it being the occasion of his birthday. Mr. Buck gave the band a generous donâ€" ation. Lunch was served and an enâ€" joyable time spent. Mr. E. R. Thamer of Kitchener preached excellent sermons at the three U. B. charges on Sunday last. F. E. Page is gratefual to Dr. Robertson for the gift of a number of Mallard ducks to be placed in the dam. We trust that hunters wil} spare these so that the dam may be stocked with these birds which will add to the charm of the place. Mr. Stanley Ceaser has returned from his vacation to his position on the bank staff. cale * Mr. and Mrs. Levi Bock of Chat ham are visitors in town. Rev. and Mrs. Small have motored to Toronto where they will stay for a time with Mr. Smaill‘s parents. He will take charge of the services at Olivet Baptist church on Sunday next. Elmer Bickel will preach at the Baptist church next Sunday. Miss Emma Gruetzner of Hanover is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. August Lautenschlager. Rev. and Mrs. Moyer, Mr. and Mra. Erie Coleman and Mrs. Bingeman have left on a motor trip to Detroit. News Notes. Dr. Robertson, dentist, at New Dundee every Tuesday. Children‘s service will be held in the U. B. Ohurch next Sunday at 7.30 p.m. Mr. Irvin Lautenschlager and famâ€" ily have been holidaying at Port Elgin. . have left on a motor trip to Detroit. Honorable Mention xn i ae ie ies Mrs. Chas. Mueller, 43 Young St s LO8SE INFANT CHILDO West. Many friends will sympathize with| F. Bofinger, 72 Water St. Mr. and Mre. Lioyd Howden, York| Wm. Toletski,57 Young 8t W. 8t., Waterlo0, in the sad bereaveâ€"| George Bolduc, 55 Young St. W ment suffered in the death of their| Dr. Hiliard, 39 AÂ¥bert 8t. Infant son, Harold Ross, at the agée| C.Bahnsen, 133 Albort St. _ of five months. The funeral (private)| F; Mosem"61 Young St. W. was held on Wednesday afternoon, Wwm. Sghaifele, 116 Albert 8t. Rov. W. H. Harvey officiating. Oscar Gromz, 65 Young 8t. W. Messrs. Nelson Cunningham and Mr. Ludwig of Hawkesville called on friends ‘here on Sunday. The W. M. S. held their August meeting at the home of Mrs. Wm. Wilford, which was well attended. «Mrs. C. Barbour is spending a few days with her mother in Galt. Mr. and Nrs. Geo. Richardson spent Sunday with friends at Linâ€" wood. Mrs. Geo. Richardson and Miss Helen Mundell spent Monday with Mrs. Omer Hastings at Burns. Mrs. Pat Birmingham. of Kitchâ€" ener is .renewing old acquaintances in this vicinity. . Miss Ethel McTavisk of Wallen: stein is holidaying at her grand mother‘s Mrs. M. Birmingham. Visitors at the home of Mr. Sam Hieronimus during tife week were Mrs. Russel Uttley and daughters Elsie and Ruth and son Howard, Masters Roscoe and Kenneth Ernst of Kitchener and Mr. and Mrs. Alâ€" bert Stemm of Baden. Miss Morris left for her home in England after spending â€" several months with her brother, Mr. Harold Morris, on the 7th line. Mr. J. T. Wilford is visiting his brother in Elmira. &A Miss Veronica Birmingham | is bolidaying with Stratford friends. Little Miss Olive Petch of Kitchâ€" ener is holidaying with her cousins, Jean and Jessie Hammond. Mr. and. Mre. Ralph Jackson of near Listowel called on Mrs. Albert Knight last Sunday. Misses Agnes and Carrie Rennie of New Hamburg were visitors at Mr. A. Playford‘s lEst Thursday, Miss Carrie Bird of Detroit returnâ€" ing home with them. @tratford at Mrs. M. Birmingham‘s, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilford son Thomas spent Sunday at Thos. Mayberry‘s near Britton Miss Letla Reep of Detroit spent lafl‘we'ek with her mother Mrs. A. Playtord: Mrs. Geo. Helm and fittle Grace of Kitchener spent a few days at Mr. G.*Rennie‘s. Mr. and Mrs. C. Playford and famâ€" ily, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson and Miss Lydella Robinson of Elmira at Mr. Thos. Playford‘s. Mrs. Geo. Petch is visiting friends in Kitchener. 93 Scotit St., following an fliness, of several mm.ufl.n.\d‘l'& years. Deceased was born a few miles.from the city and had resided Personals _ ons Ts Among the Sunday visitors here were Mr. and Mrs. John Hooey and son of Straiford at Mr. R. Hooey‘s. Mr. and Mrs. Gilliand and son Af Bigin, IIL., Mrs. Menno Brandly of Wimira, Mrs. Gordon Steiss and Mrs. C. Massel, Kitchener.. The funeral was held on Wednesday to the Bast viving him are his wife, one ‘ son, Harvey of Kitchener, and four daughters, Mrs. (Dr.) F. A. Gies, of End Mennonite cemetery NEW DUNDEE CROSSHILL. Mr Chartes street, though in a ra'her\ unsatisfactory condition as a roadâ€"! way, nevertheless has several \u‘\r)u presentable properties facing it, uh’ef finest of thete being the magnifimm} home of James Valentine, aurmund-} ed as it is by spacious lawns, garâ€"! dens and flower beds. | St. ®. © Secondâ€"E. W. Smith, 16 John St Honorable Mention A. Baver, 168 King St. South. J. Uffelman, 136 Allen St. E. F. B. Trumpour, 38 Allan St. E., fine lawn. Mrs. H. Webb, 7 Willow St 8. C. Tweed, 4 Willow 8t. Mrs. M. O‘Donnell, 9 John St. ®. Rdgar Schiosser, 231 Mary 8t., fine vegetable garden. Especial Mention F. F. Seagram, Willow St. West Ward Judged by C. Scheifele, Waterloo. Firstâ€"Herman Hass, 45 Young St. West. Secondâ€"S. Schaab, 70 Water St. Especial Mention The premises of The Mutual Life are extensive, varied and beautiful. 'l‘pe groups â€" of shruirs, wonderful lawns, perennial borders, beds and bowling greens speak highly for the policy of the executive, and the ability and genius bf the gardener, The Kuntz Park, as usual, is unoi of the beauty spots of the town. Fortunately all properties in that‘ vicinity, includiing the factory of the Canada Furniture Co., do their‘ utmost to maintain the genern‘l‘ beauty of the djstrict, » East Ward Judged ‘by Edward Weis, Kitch ener. % The properties adjacent» to the Mutual Life grounds are all worthy. Mrs. Wegenast‘s dahlias, roses and perennials are a treat as are also her lawns. Ralph Busch, 83 Short St., fine verandah decorations. & H. Sturm, 78 Victoria St., . tables and small fruits. Chas. A. Schaefer, 85 Victoria St., fine street appearance. h m H. Kieswetter, 27 Charles St., Nasturtiums and dablias. S. S. Shantz, 153 Weaver St flowers and lawn. Mrs. B. Peskett, 31 John St., flowers in profusion. Rudoiph Kurke, 178 Park $t., fine lawn,; very tidy. garden. Edgar Timm, $1 Caroline street flowers and vegetables. _ Jacob Martin, 54 Menno street, generally good. J. L. Bowman, 50 Menno street, generally good. Miss V. Zalewski, 49 William St., a remarkable flower and regetable garden for growih and variety. Honorable Mention V. Dietrich, 21 Victoria St., lawn practically perfect. Otto Umbach, 81. Victoria St., generally good. Firstâ€"Edgar Fischer, 25 Victoria street. ener Secondâ€"Chris. Scheifele, 96. Wil liam St. W. street. Secondâ€"J. A. Harper, 28 Young street. yas quite keen, only one or two points separating those m‘ head of the list. In judging, s were given for the best effect ‘as viewéd 4rom the street of the lawns, bouleâ€" vards, ‘ flowers and flower beds, flower boxes and verandah floral decorations and vegetable gardens. The prize winners of 1923 were barred from ward competition this year. The following is the list of those who won prizes and specia} mention. ; * Coltart, Kitchener, Firstâ€"W. S. Hamdorf, 58 Peppler The judges in the lawn and garden competition in Waterloo have ‘finish Honérable Mention * Leo Henhoeffer, 92 Erb St. E. E. A. Ludwig, 54 Peppler St. J. C. Diehl, 19 Pringéss St. J. H. Roos, 19 Young St E. George Liphardt, 26 Young St. E. C. H. Ruppel, 11 Princess St. J. A. Fischer, 15 Princess St. Miss Bella Hogg, 17 Princess St. L. F. Dietrich» 42 Erb St. South Ward Judged ,by H. W. Brown, Kitch North Ward °~ . _ North Wardâ€"Judged by George G. Heller, 45 William St., good â€"M. S. Hallman, 41 Allan work and Awarded prizes j Solid trains run through to Winniâ€" | peg without change. New Convertâ€" | ible (berth) Colonist Cars will add | to the comfort of the journey and { lunch counter cars will be attached }ln the trains, serving food fnd reâ€" freshments at reasonable prices. ‘Speclal cars will be provided for , women. The special Harvester‘s [ trains of the Canadian Nattonal Reilâ€" ways from all Ontario points as adâ€" vertised will make the fastest time to Winnipeg operating via the new | Longlac cutâ€"off, the shortest route ’hotween Eastern and Western Canâ€" ada. Harvesters travelling‘ by this | route, will, as a consequence, be first in the field. The first train leaves Toronto one minute after midnight i.unors for good lawn and veranda decorations. J. H. Smith, $1 Albert St. Edwin Snider, 62 Water St. l\VA Henderson, 61 'Wal‘er-St. P..A1. }{n()f. 43 Albert St. J. M. Laing, 75 Albert St. R. S. Bean, 84 Albert St. John Schondelmayer, 49 Erb St. West HARVESTERS®) EXCURSIONS VIA CANADIAN NATTONAL RAILWAYS F. Steele always pays special attention to the type of person he is fitting. A frame that is smart and dignified for Father, dressy and neat for Mother, and strong and serviceable for the Boy.: Accurrate, careful examin ation free of charge. Phone 1 12 Men‘s Khaki Trousers, reg. $2.15, for ..... $1.69 Boys‘ Blomers at prices to astonish, and upâ€" ward. 95c Heavy Twill Ticking, reg. 39¢, to clear at .. 27c Black Drill Shirting, reg. 34¢c, for .... 28(: Curtain goods in â€" Madras and Scrim, must be sold * regardless of price. Men‘s Khaki Trousers, reg. $2.60 for ..... @1 OF Boys‘ Khaki Trousers for only c s.cs.‘.. $1.50 Crums Prints, to Canadian Prints, to clear 18('. White Flannelette, 36" wide, yd. ... . 25c White Flannelette, 27" wide, yd. .... 20c Seasons ends of Voiles, to clear ...,....... 49c Ginghams, all to clear at astonishing â€"reductions, Prices 17¢ 24¢ and 32¢. Heavy Twill Ticking, reg. 65¢, to clear at .. 54(: Floor Coverings, in a limitâ€" | _ Fall goods these must be ed amount to clear, â€" "| _ moved out at any price. Hit and Miss Window Shades in Green, fee T0 * 8DC 1 | Uream son Dagihs ureen o it Wniichihs caee White. â€" Must be Stair Oilcloths, yard, IQp ||:.':‘.,......_ GLASSES FOR THE FAMILY All White Gold Watches and Fancy Green Regular Wrist Watch square yd. 01 King St, West BLANKETS FLANNELETTE 12\4 large size, only are fitted with the new Clasped Bracelet as illustrated. . DRY GOODS $2.65 NORMAN E. RATZ We deliver right to your door. These prices for Cash Only. > $1.95 HEFFER N A N lhlhrkn.n Underwear at, .“ 37c| each .....>>>>>â€" 45q Full particulars re fares, train service, etc., apply to nearest Canaâ€" dian National Agent. * £ on August 2ist, (12.01 a.m. Atugust 22nd). The fare is a" flat rate, of $15 to Winnipeg and half a cent per mile beyond. Returning the fare is half a cent per mile into Winniâ€" peg and $20 back to starting point. For all malnourished conâ€" ditions, child or adult, SCOTT‘S EMULSION is the logical foodâ€"tonjc. Scott & Bowne, Toronto, Ont. Fresh Soda Biscuits, per Ib. .........; Perrins and Christies Sodas, per lb. . ... Fancy Cakes, "reg. 38e lb., for ...... C):Z:e and Sandborn Coffee, Ib. ....... Stock up at these and get lots of it. Kellogg Corn Flakes Shredded Wheat, Post Toasties, 2 for Liquid Veneer Polish large size ....... Liquid Veneer Polish small size ....... Kellogg Bran Flakes, 2 for Quaker Corn Flakes Men‘s Overnlls at SI.w GROCERY BARGAINS BLACK PEKOE TEA ~ Special Blend GOOD BLACK TEA to make room for new Auction Sale Lists $1.85 * $2.20 per 1b. Why pay more? 59c bET 1b. 14c 15¢ 32¢ 58c 28¢ 12¢ 23¢ A45b¢ 23¢ 10c 10¢ 27¢ Separate Bracelets can be had for any watch, positively ‘guaranteed. Kitchener F. Steele Kitchener, Ont. Chevrolet 490 touring car in good condition; five good tires and extras. Price reasonable for quick sale. Apâ€" ply Chronicle. SUGAR, while it lasts 11 s o $] Sugar Crisp Cakes, per Ib. .:. .:s..:... Lemon Brittle? lb. Summer Sausage, in the piece, per Ib. Preston Sausage, Ib. Limburger Cheese, Prime Old Cheese, Ib. It‘s the longestâ€"lasting Macaroni, Old Dutch Cleanser, per tin:.....:.. .. Good Juicy Dates, Rideau Hall Coffee, | Good Coffee, Queen blend, Rio Coffee, Ib. .. ... Rice, reg. 15¢ Ib., at SURPRISE SOAP 16 Bars for $1.04 OPTOMETRIST 2 Doors West of Capitol Theatre reg. 45¢ for .. ... After Every Meal Regu:.ar 2 for 25¢. 9 ~" 25¢ TOILET PAPER TOILET PAPER° Regular 10¢ 4" 27¢ FOR SALE for 26¢ *** 30¢ 3 lbs. for 33¢ Phone 112 ibs. for 240 lbs. for 94 a Ontario $1.00 25¢ 19¢ 19¢ MAc 36¢ 10¢