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R Our longing hearts desire home, too, + With all the strife and trouble‘o‘er. ..>> Of shining wings and robes of white, 1 Your Farm u’.nqwolm I is a familiar place; A home unhurt by sighs or tears, Wiere waiteth many a well known W‘‘h passing months it comes more It grows more real day by day; Not strange or cold, but very dearâ€" ‘The glad homeland not far &Way; Where none are sick, or poOr OFf And as we think of all we‘ knew, Who there have met to part His Royal Highness, The Prince of‘ Wales, Voices High Opinion of Dominion; Forsees Great Future. 1 "I have been right across the conâ€" tinent to Vancouver Island and back again, which enables me to look betâ€" ter upon Canada as a whole, and I think I can best express myself in military terms. The western broâ€" vinces are l? the outposts of the nation, held By the most gallant and enterprising outpost troops, who are continually pushing forward into the No Man‘s Land of the Great North West, Ontario and the east is still the main body of the nation and the main line of resistance. "I was much impressed by all I saw in the west, and was attracted by the young and free spirit which I found there, and realized what a great future and development lies before it. Travelling back to the east in southern and western Ontario I was much impressed by the orderly and settled look of the whole counâ€" try, which has a strong resemblance to the English countryside, and is such a great cdontrast to the west. Knowing that Ontario was practiâ€" cally virgin land only a century ago, I am full of admiration for what three or four vigorous generations can accomplish." ’ His Excellency, Lord Byng, and Lady Byng, recently ended their western tour and with their staff are again at Government House, Ottawa. Miss Constance Ashe and Mr. Trevor Cook returned to their home in Toronto last week, after a very enjoyable visit in Waterloo, the erloo Mrs. E. F. Seagram and daughter, Miss Eleanor, of Waterloo were visâ€" itors in Toronto last week. Mr. North Kennedy, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kennedy, left last week to attend Upper Canada Colâ€" lege, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Geiger, have returned to their home in Bridgeâ€" port, after a delightful holiday trip of three weeks, spent in motoring through Northern and Western Ontâ€" Mrs. Morden Carthew of Thornâ€" berry was a visitor in Waterloo durâ€" ing the past week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Carthew, King St. Miss Isober Cockshutt younger daughter of the Lieutenantâ€"Governer of Ontario and Mrs. Cockshutt, is among the debutantes of the season in ‘Toronto. Mrs. Herbert A. Moyer is spend: ing a month with her mother, Mrs J. Sill Jones, in Essex. Everything on your farm means dollars to you. Fire, tornado, â€" lightning . a n d many other dangers are ever present to destroy farm property. m Titis agency of The Hartford Inâ€" Y" F‘I‘ surance Company is fully equipped to insure you against all risks. Good insurâ€" ance covering loss to crops, fire and lightning damage, live stock loss, grain fires, is ready for you here at reasonable rates. Come and get it. 6. A. Boehm of Mrs. W. M. Reade, Watâ€" -&uumdvfl- pearl and dazsling light, Walter Wells, 87 Caroline street, has| | renewing &cquaintances in St. Paul‘s Ladles Asked To Support of clothing to the Portage La Prai ris Indian school during the montb just ended according to theâ€" report at the monthly meeting. A letter was read by Mrs. W. M. O. Lochead, the secretary, from the «Presbyterial urging the local society© to work earnestly and diligentty inâ€"subport. of the Onturio ‘Temperance Act durâ€" ing the coming plebiscite and asking the local society to appoint two repâ€" resofitatives to assist theâ€"local â€"pleb iscite organization, Mre. Collins and Mrs. Lochead continued their mission study which whowed the growth of the gospel of Christ in Formosa. Mrs. James: Valâ€" eftine, the vice president of the society, presided while Mrs. Crowe, Mrs. Edwin Snider and Miss Blanche VanEvery lead in prayer with Mrs. MacKeracher closing the meeting with‘ an earnestâ€" prayer for more ’fnml!nl service and whole hearted support of the O.T.A. in the coming referendun. Oldest Confederation Official Passes The death occurred at the Ontâ€" ario Legislative Buildings on Sepâ€" tember 14th of Frederick Joseph Glackeer, one of.the original confedâ€" eration officials of the Dominion of Canada who has been Sergeant at Arms of the Ontario Legislature from the very first session of that body ‘and had continued in active service up to the day of his death. Thus he had sat under the followâ€" ing Premiers: Hon John Sandfield Macdonald, Hon. Edward Blake, Sir Oliver Mowat, Hon. Arthur Sturgis Hardy, Sir George Ross, Sir James Whitney, Sir William Hearst, Hon. Ernest C. Drury and Hon. Howard Ferguson. As an officer of the Crown: he had aitended on the following: Lieutenantâ€"Governors _ at . official openings and prorogations: ‘Major General Stisted, Sir William Howâ€" land, Hon. John W. Crawford, Hon. D. A. Macdonald, Hon. John Beverâ€" ley Robinson, Sir Alexander Camp bell, Sir George Kirkpatrick, â€" Sir Oliver Mowat, Sir William Mortimer Clark, â€" Sir John Gibson,â€" Sir ~John Hendrie, Hon. Lionel Clarke, and Col. Henry Cockshutt. one of the many charming girls who are making their debut this season. The St. Paul‘s Women‘s Missionâ€" Twinâ€"City friends of Lieut.â€"Colonâ€" el Beverley Browne, D.S.0., M.C., who has been D.A.A. and LM.G. of {Military district No. 3, Kingston, will be glad to hear of his promoâ€" tion to Ottawa to the headquarters staff of the department of national defense. Colonel Browne is the son of Mrs. H. G. Browne, North Water Street, Kitchener. The ladies of the Grand River Country Club had a successful day at the Club last Friday, when about fifty members took part in the Golf Tournament. ‘There were eighteen hole, nine hole, driving putting and approaching _ competitions, . which were keenly contested. The tournaâ€" ment started at eleven o‘clock, and at 12.30 o"clock lunch was served at the club. The ladies are anticipaâ€" ting a similar event in the near future. Mr. George Lang, Jr. North Queen Street, is spending the week end with his father, Mr. George C. H. Lang, who is in Mount Clemens, Mich. ‘The Methodist Church at Waterâ€" loo was the scene of a very interestâ€" ing event On Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 1 o‘clock, when Rose Catherine, daughter of Dr. W. L. Hilliard and Mrs. Hilliard, became the bride of William Theodore Hutchison of Bigâ€" A jolly gathering of the girls of the Dominion Life staff was held recently at the home of Miss Alice Lockie, William Street Waterloo, in honor of Miss Evelyn Schiedel, a brideâ€"toâ€"be of this month. During the evening the brideâ€"elect was the recipient of many tokens of affecâ€" tion from her associates, and a very happy evenipg was enjoyed by all. ‘Mrs. H. H. Parlee of Edmontom, Alta., is the guest of Mrs. G. J. A. Reany of Waterloo, for a few weeks.| Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Good anâ€" nounce the engagement of their «laughter, Agnes Laroma, to Mr. Rowland 8. Timmons of Chicago, marriage to take place shortly. Mrs. Charles C. Parsons will reâ€" ceive on Friday, September 26th, at her home, 28 Park Ave., Waterloo, from 3.30 until 6 o‘clock. for the occasion. Giadioli, asters and Mrs. Hutchison, Huntavilie, Ont. The Miss Persis Seagram, daughte; of Hutchison â€" Hilliard NMt. and Mrs. John R. Dietrich and| Mrs. Richard Bean of Brantford Mr. and Mrs. John Miller visited| spent several days with Mrs. Mary friends in Stratford last Sunday. _ |Bean here last week. * Mr. and irs. Simon Huber and visited friends .near _Lisbon on Sunday. * â€"u;.-'c;;l"m-ruvumml Mr. and Mre. Ernie Wies of Presâ€" her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Berg -r‘u-mul-‘wmn-ulm. centigd Mr. ang Mrs. John Hartleib were visiting friends in Walkerton Sunâ€" day Mr. spent Mr. Silvin Hergott was a visitor to Eimira on Sunday. ‘The dance held by the St. Agatha U.F.Y.P.O. Club last Friday night was well attended. ~ Mr. Emil Schneider of Haysville was a visitor at his home here on Sunday. { Personals. Miss Elvina Cressman has ret@inâ€" ed to Toronto after spending some time at her home here. Miss Verng Baer spent Sunday under the parental roof. Mr. Jason Smith and Mjss Pearl Heckendorn of Vineland spent Sunâ€" day at the latter‘s home here. Mr. Arnold Glazier and Mr. Lecnâ€" ard Hurst motored to Clinton on Sunday. j Messrs. Lloyd Mader and Harry Prong and the Misses Minnie Mcâ€" Crea and Mabel Becker motored to Niagara Falls on Sunday. Fair Big Success. The Rural School Fair was held last Thursday at the school here and was quite a success. Only two schools competed in the parade, the Breslau school S. S. No. 24 and the Shantz Station schoo, 8. S. No. 14. First prize went to the Bresiau school and second to the Shantz Station school, who represented Barney Google: The exhibits in the tent were many an& made a fine display, showing that the scholars take an interest in the school fair work. Enjoyable Corn Roast. A corn roast was held last Thursâ€" da evening at Baer‘s Park. A big log fire was kept burning while different games were played. Later lunch and corn roasted on the coals of the fire were enjoyed. ceremony, which was conducted by Rev. Harold O. Hutchison of Malton,‘ a brother of the bridegroom, assistâ€"‘ ed by Rev. W. H. Harvey, pastor of the Waterloo Church. Mrs. Paul A. Samson played the wedding music. The bride was given in mariage by: her father, Dr.~W. L. Hilliard, and was beautifully gowned in cream georgette, with trimmings of shirred moire and pearls. A court train with shell pink lining and an embroidered tulle veil, caught with a lovely corâ€" onet of orange blossoms, completed her costume, and she carried a showâ€" er bouquet of Ophelia roses. She was attended by her cousin, Miss Mary Murray of Detroit, and by little Donâ€" ald Wing of Guelph. Miss Delight Hilliard of Toronto, sister of the ‘rbrlde, was the bridesmaid, and Mrs. J. B. Skene of Huntsville, sister of the bridegroom, was the matron of honor. Mr. Paul Rice of Huntsville, cousin of the bridegroom, was the groomsman, and the ushers were Mr. Maurice Bernath of Huntsyville, cousin of the groom; Mr. Hilliard Flynn of Waterloo, cousin of the Bride; and Mr. Allan Baker of Bigâ€" wood. During the signing of the register, Miss Esther Hume of Godâ€" erich sang "O Fair, O Sweet and Holy". After the ceremony, a pâ€" tion was held at the homé qma bride‘s parents on Albert street. Mrs. Hilliard received her guests, assisted _ by Mrs. Hutchison, the bridegroom‘s _ mother. A _ buffet luncheon was served, and immediâ€" ately after Mr. and Mrs. Hutchison left on a wedding trip by motor toâ€" Quebec City, the Adirondacks and through New York Stae. The "bride travelled in a smart brown frock, a cloak of checked kashelia, a brown _toque, and wore the gift of the bridegroom‘s mother, a fox throw. On their return, Mr and Mrs. Hutâ€" chison will take up their residence at Bigwood. ‘ Mr. _ Miss Myra Manz entertained a number...of. her _young.friends._ at.. & thimble tea at her home on ‘Waterloo Street, last Saturday afternoon, when a very pleasant time was enâ€" joyed by all. * Attention is called to the sale of work, Homemade baking and afterâ€" noon tea to be given by 8t. Paul‘a Ladies‘ Ald, Friday, October/24th. Sunday under the ~parentalâ€"Kmott of Stratford visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. Nablo this Hartleib of Waterloo _ Mrs. Agnes Knott and Misses Ida BRESLAU triends in CrosshiH|mpent the week end with her sister, Mr. Fred Nablo and son Reuben of Hamilton were visitors with Mr. Mr. Geo. A. Smith was a visitor At the Western Fair, London, and also took three days trip to Huron Counâ€" ty, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sghwoiuor of London spent a few &yl at the home of the former‘s brother Mr. Oscar Schweitzer. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Graham of ‘Toronto were guests at the home of Mr. and \Urs. W. G. Collum over the week end Mr. and Mrs. Wm. P. Becker and son Lige and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Schmidt and daughter Idella spent last Sunday with friends at Niagara Falls, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs, Win. Fellis and Mr. and Mrs.. Sanders and daughter of Detroit were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Yost Peter over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Merner and son Erwin and daughter Hilda and Mrs. Joseph ‘Terraberry motored here from Chicago and were the guests of relatives in town. We are sorry to hear that Mr. Morris Miehn is confined to the house with illness and was unable to attend to his work at his black smith shop. Mr. George Racho was taken to Guelph on Thursday where he will take treatment for paralysis with which he has been afflicted since suffering a stroke about six . months ago. Mrs. Ephraim â€" Cregsman and daughter Myra of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Culp and Miss Cressman of Vineland were visitors at the home of the former‘s brother, Mr. I. Betzner, on Wednesday. * Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Schweitzer and two daughters of Fort Francis motored here and areâ€"visiting at the home of Mrs. Laschinger and other friends. Mr. Schweitzer is a former resident and he noticed many imâ€" provements in town since his last visit here twenty three years ago. Miss Alice Goforth motored to her home in Mitchell on Tuegday to hear her uncle, Dr. Jonathan Goforth of Presbyterian Church concerning the China, deliver an addresh in Knox progress Christianity has made there and its wonderful effect upon the political and social conditions of the people. Mr. W. F. Dockrill travelling pasâ€" senger agent for the Canadian Pacâ€" ific Railway was a business visitor to Mr. Louis Peine local agent on Friday. While here Mr. Dockrill had occasion to visit the Wilmot Fall Fair and was greatly taken up with the splendid exhibits, and extended his congratulations to â€"the society on their excellent exhibition. Died ~ . The sad death took place at the home of his parents here on Tuesâ€" day morning of Linus Solharr, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schnarr, at the age of 10 years, 2 months and 21 days. The young lad had been sick only a few days, being operated on for appendicitis on Sunâ€" day. ‘The operation was successful and he appeared to make good proâ€" gress towards recovery, but took a turn for the worst on Monday night and passed away on Tuesday mornâ€" ing. The deaceased was born in Kitâ€" chener and came here with his parâ€" ents when about 1 year old. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family in their sad loss. Besides his parents he leaves three sisters and three brothers to mourn his early demise, namely, Mrs. Len Trushinâ€" ski of New Hamburg and Carl, Josâ€" eph, Eugene, Hilda and Leona all at home. The funéral was held on Friday morning at 9 o‘clock to the WILSONS Kill them all, and the with local RC. Church followed by interâ€" ment in the Kitchener â€"R.C. Cemetâ€" ery. Rév. Father Giess will conduct the Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Thiel of Mitâ€" chell called on ~Mr. and Mrs. John Witwer this) week. ~Miss Ells Ruthig is spending a week with her sister Mrs. H. Seyler Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Olheiser and sons Roy and Edward spent Sunâ€" day at the home of Mr .and Mrs. ‘Michael Dietrich. Mr. and Mrs. W. G,.â€" Collum are quite elated over the red ribbon their son Howard won at the Wilmot Fall Fair. Messrs. Walter, Ralph and Arthur Reiner and Carl Kalbfleish of Watâ€" erloo were visitors at the home of Mr, Yost Peter last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Weiderhold and Mr. Joseph Wiederhold of Detroit were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. James Wiederhold. Mr. Ralph Gribble was very sucâ€" cessful in exhibiting garden produce at the local Horticultural and Agriâ€" cultural shows taking four firsts and one. second prizes with five entries at the former and also winning three firsts, two seconds and two thirds at the latter show. Miss Beatrice Bell of Detroit is spending a few days with her sisâ€" ter Mrs. Harold Appel. Miss Irene Phelps of â€"Waterloo spent the week end at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Price of Morridge visited friends in town on Sunday. Mrs. J, Graff is visiting relatives in Toronto this week. a Mr. and Mrs. Herb Kropf and famâ€" ily and Mrs. Weber spent Sunday_at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Weber Monkton.* Dr. Harry Katzenmeier of Kitchâ€" ener spent the week end with his parents Mr. and Mre. John F. Katzâ€" enmefer. BRICKERâ€"GERMANN Co. Ltd. | NA‘ The Store With The Stock Will PUP, MMODL UMIENMB UA SAE CAE Taupe, Beige and Black. Special prices Why not enjoy the possession of your New Coat early this season? The choice is at its best right now. °_ Ladies‘ and Misses‘ Smart Coats, made in lnglish All Wool V c‘OWs, Dedle °* Collars, Shawl and Muffler style, straight lines, flare effect. New Puff sléeves, smartly trimmed, all sizes. Special at $22.50, $26.00’ $30.00 to $35 Misses‘® and Junior Coats Pretty Girls‘ and Misses‘ Coats in a splendid choice of Cloths and styles, made up in the new Cameline and Channel Cloths, Marvelleaux and French â€"Velours, Belle and Barrel sleeves, lined with Satin Venetian and Mercerized linings. Colors Nigger Brown, Russet, Cocoa and Grey. Very special " :‘ $17.50, $23.00, $31.00 * $39.50 . Children‘s Coats Children‘s Fall and Winter Coats, in All Wool Blanket Cloths, Polo and Chinâ€" chilla, well lined and nicely Erir_n_r‘nedz_s_ha_dis f)f ia_ng‘, Erf‘)wn, Reindeer, and Copen. Charming Plaid and Checked designs, in beautiful Pile Fabrics, richly trimmed wih Fur, lined throughout, some with beautiful Fur Collars. Rich shades of Russet, 5 "F NoT a To CV knA aa Aiw Anh in BAAA Special Prices Ladies‘ and Misses‘ Dresses in All Wool materials as plain, fancy weave, woven cord stripe and Marocain Crepes, plain, pencil stripe and fancy check Flannels and the heavier materials as Charmeen, Ottoman, Tricotine and Poiret Twill, coming in very new and attractive styles. Basque and tunic effects, plain and pleated panels, with and without collars, long tailored and elbowâ€"sleeve with flare cuff, shades of Beige, Rust, Green, Cocoa, Brown, Navy and Black. Prices NEW CUT VELVETS The correct thing for this Season are Cut Velvets for Reâ€" ception or Evening <â€" Gowns, beautiful designs on Georgette in Chinese Red, Yellow, Orchid, Cocoa, Seal Brown, Navy Blue and Black, 36 in. wide .. $8.00 Beautiful assortment of colors in Canton Crepes, also Flat Crepes in different qualities for Dresses or Waists. Prices range $2.75, $3.50, $3.75, $4.00 to $4.50 [lanmé]aEACY C4Â¥c $10.50, $15.00 ® $28.00 NEW CANTON CREPES Ladies‘ Coats,â€" Suits and Dresses NEW ARRIVALS IN THE DRESS GOODS DEPT. i ocb L **m‘ $4.15, $6.25, $7.50 * $10.00 Beautiful New Dresses So well Expressed in Our Showing of WATERLOO, ONT . Christies SodaWafers â€" Plain and Shot Taffeia Silk, always popular in Fall and used so nituch for Slips and Negligee, 36 in. wide._ All the wanted shades, Rose, Sky, Chinese Yelâ€" low, Nile, Pink, Helio, etc. Prices range $2.50, $2.75, $3.0 PLAIN AND SHOT TAFFETAS Purity of materials and absolute cleanliness are rigidly enforced in the Christie factory. New Tricotine, new Duvetyne, Poiret Twills, Serges, Broadâ€" cloths, etc., in Navy Blue, Sand, Cocor, Copen, Green and Black for Suits or Separate Skirts, 54 to 56 in: wide. Prices ranging from $2.95, $2.75, $3.00 to $3.50 NEW SUITINGS tA oA 4 olsA M Arcdivls is l t se ce e in ma de in English All Wool Velours, Beaverine cht lines, flare effect. New Puff sléeves, $35.00, $38.00, $45.00 * $60 Ladies‘ and Misses‘ Dresses in Satin, Canâ€" tons, Rochanara, Crepe Chinelle, Georgettes and Brocaded Crepes, elaborately beaded and embroidered, some trimmed with pipings of contrasting shades, pretty clusters of tucks and frillings, very many are the new straight line beltless style, handsomely trimmed with ruffles of Val. Lace, coming in all the new and pretty shades of Old Gold, Almond Green, Chinese Blue Beige, Crapapple, and theâ€"more staple shades of. Brown, Navy and Black. Ranging in prices from $18.75, $27.00 ° $35.00 1y > Â¥u* %6 NEW BROCADES New Brocades in Flat Crepes, Satin Charmine, etc., in beautiâ€" ful design, 36 to 40 in. wide, in colors, Sand, Navy Blus, Cocoa, Light Brown, Seal Brown and Black, for Trimming or Fancy Waists, at $3.00, $3.50 to $4.50 BLACK CHARMEUSE AND DUCHESSE Black Charmeuse with beautiâ€" ful glossy Black finish, 40 in. wide and Soft Drapy Material, also rich Black Duchesse Silk, 36 to 38 in. wide for Gowns or separate Waiets. Prices $2.75, $2.08, $3.25 to $3.75 _ Phone 2600 ® if *