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4* ! 4 y i Flowers â€".¢& â€" Below is a List of Lovely Flowers and Plants to Choose From For the f CHRI!ISTMAS SEASON F ol e t e t lt e t o h t k Wl nWBR e l k t e t e t tm e B You know the feeling when your truss doesn‘t fit you, so why be in misery and suffer. Prevent yourâ€" self front torture and get a truss to fit you. Our trusses have no understrap. A eomrlete stock of trusses suitable for any kind of rupture. The Shop That Gives Your Dollar a Long Ride knows storage batteries to his finger tips. If yours needs repairing bring it here. If you need a new battery we‘ll make you a liberal al lowance on the old one. Tire Hospital 91 King St. N. Phone 476J WATERLOO RUPT URE 12 Mansion 8t. Kitchener, Ont. Will display a complete line of ladies‘ and gent‘s Hair Goods including Patent Structure. Advice on all Scalp Ailments and the use of Inecto Rapid. Phone Hotel for appointment. The W. T. Pember Stotes â€" Limited 129 YONGE $T., TORONTO, ONTARIO 8 * |aran Church, given on Twesday and ~ JOHN BRUEGEMAN : Merchant Tailor _ [|*===* »=== : oo ons Harry Marks Hotel Waliper, Kitchener On Thursday, Dec. 20th. MR. DOLLAR BILL J. B. KNIGHT NEW GREENHOUSEâ€"King St. A. COHENCIOUS Cyclamen For many years now we have made clothes for the men of Waterloo who like to dress well. Reliable work and service has made us many We wish all wrcushumundfflfldt "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Examination Free. STOREâ€"122 King S., Waterioo = Phone 563 Plants Expert Arthur Bond Baskets of Assorted Plants Em 6 Sweet Peas Chrysanthemums (194) More than 11,000.000 tourists visâ€" ited Ontario during 1925 and spent about $100,000,000, according to figâ€" ures issued at the Provincial Parâ€" liament Building in Toronto the other day. _ This is an increase of over 20 per cent. over the record made last yeat. EinA oneeenesetn Production of tobacco in 1928 totalled 40,976,375 pounda from 43,138 acres. _ Of the total output the Province of Ontario accounted for 32,265.%0 pounds from 32.654 mcres; Quebec 8,546,32%5 pounds from 10,368 acres, and British Colâ€" umbia 164,200 pounds from 116 acres. Ethel Cathâ€"rwood, who distinâ€" guished herse!f as an athlete repâ€" resenting Canuda at the Olympic games in Amsterdam im August, has been honoured by the Canadian Pacific Railway. A station on the recently constructed Rosetownâ€" Perdue branch has been named "Catherwood," after her. Twentyâ€"five years ago Thomas Hubert, now employed as a bagâ€" gageman on the C. P. R. between Ottawa and North Bay, lost a valuâ€" able silver watch while working in a field near Pembroke. _ The other day a glittering object was turned by a plough. It was Hubert‘s watch, the glass broken and the hands gone, but still retaining a brilliant lustre. The field had been ploughed many times since it was lost. lot 8 Tord o fil droedim. (hy dn receipe af price"" mew N., Waterioo â€" Phone 578 ‘Toronto is preparing to receive the largest number of prominent baseball figures ever to be in Canâ€" ada at one time. _ The National Association of Professional Baseâ€" ball Leagues will meet there shortâ€" ly and every baseball club in America will be represented. Judge Landis will be on hand, and the total attendance is expected to amount to over five hundred, deleâ€" gates coming from points as far as Pueblo. Un No t Feuleg Matnerp. Frice tiger bon t The trainload of artificial snow that was brought from Hollywood to Lake Louise recently was not required by John Barrymore, in producing an Alpine movie story to be released shortly, as plenty of the real stuff was available at the glaciers. _ This popular actor, with Camillia Horn and a cast of about twentyâ€"five persons, spent some three weeks at the Chateau Lake Louise, rising each morning at four o‘clock in order â€" to reach their "Ilocations" on Victoria and Saddleâ€" back Glaciers in time to gét the best light effects in the morning for their various "shots". When a young couple from Calâ€" gary drifted back to the station at Winnipeg 10 minutes after the "Imâ€" perial" had left for the east, Canâ€" adian Pacific officials were given the choice the other day of feeding and otherwise caring for a nineâ€" monthsâ€"old baby for two days or holding the train for thirtyâ€"five minutes at North Transcona. . They chose the latter, much to the reâ€" Hief of the porter and ~~nductor, who are not family men @ The r~â€" united family sailed on the "Montâ€" rose" to spend Christmas in the old country. :ere and Tl’)erc apd Lones and imvigorates the whoh ifi eun steimamates men Brawe dh old Veime. %,h Nervous mcy, Loss of Energy, Wb : _ New Baoks for Library . _A number of new books were added to the shelves of the Wimira Library recontly aid include fiction and gduit class books. Certain parts of, the highway are very slippery and dangerous, esâ€" pecially on the corners. ‘The most dangerous of these is the sharp turn near the Heidelberg crossing, where water stands and is at present frozen. Well Recommended From the report presented to the Elmira School Board by Inspector R. H. Roberts, of Kitchener, the Elmira Public School ranks as high as any , city school. ‘Fhe principal, Mr. Jno.‘ Mahood and his staff were commendâ€" ed for their method of giving the children the best rudimentary eduu-l tion. Elmira Public School He paid the trustees tribute for their foresight in engaging a achool nurse to look after the health of the children. He further stated that El mira was setting a very laudable exâ€" ample to other centres where the health of the children was not watched with such care. Inspector Roberts was a former Elmira boy and attended the local school. It therefore gave him much pleasure to again visit the school he attended when a student. Mr. Jack Steddick, popular hotelâ€" man of Elmira, has disposed of his lot on Church street west, adjoining the Fire Hall, to Mr. E. G. Winn, coal dealer. The sale includes the two buildings on the lot. . Joined Staff Mr. J. A. fJohnston of Lucknow has joined the staff in the 8. L. Upthe grove barber shop. Mr. Johnston comes to Elmira well recommended. Monthly Fair Well Attended ‘ The December monthly fair, often: called the Christmas fair, held on Monday, was well attended, and many small pigs were brought to the market, but the buyers were someâ€" what scarce. The prices being asked were from $2.50 up, for suckers. The larger and heavier kind were selling at 10 cents per pound. The crowd began to disperse at about 11 o‘clock so that by noon the town became quite deserted. Moved Furniture to Eimira Mr. Fred Shurley, manager of the Great West Felt Co., who has erected a beautiful home on Arthur St. South has moved his furniture and house hold effects from St. Catharines and has stored them in his new home which is about compléted.. Mr. Shurley expects to occupy his new home some time before Christmas. Had Neck Dislocated Miss Lena Lewis of Watenioo is resting at her home here suffering from a eprained cord at the back of her neck. â€" Intermediate Grouping for Eimira As it was surmised by the local hockey officials that Elmira would receive a very favorable grouping when they entered the team in the Intermediate O.H.A., was shown when Elmira was placed with Blora, Fergus and the O. A.C. 0f Guelph. The schedule has been drawn up at Fergus, and is as followe:â€" Jan.1â€"Elora at Eimira. " 4â€"O.A.C., Guelph, at Fergus. " 7â€"Eimira at OAXC., Guelph; ‘Theatre, was greatly appreciated by two record houses. The entertainy mat consiated principally of a com vdy drama "Ted Drops In", and Carl Annual Entertainment by 8t. Paul‘s Walither League Well Appreciated, The annual entertainment by the Waither League ofâ€" 6t. Paul‘s Luthâ€" Fergus at Elora. * 11â€"O.A.C., Guelph, at Eimira __ Rlora at Fergus. 16â€"Eimira at Rlora. 18â€" MA sys‘ Ruppel, who took the part of "Ted Lansing* took his part cery creditâ€" ubly, as also did. the*.other perâ€" formers who took part in the drama. The Grimes Radio Quartette renderâ€" ed several selections during the inâ€" termission. ‘The St. Paul‘s orchestra assisted grealy with musica! selecâ€" Ted Lansingâ€"Who happened along «t Maple Point Farmâ€"C. Ruppel. Loanie Cramerâ€"Who happened along a week before Tedâ€"G. Pfaff. ‘Muo Orowderâ€"A young neighbor, * working at Maple Point Farthâ€"N. Mr. P. L. Beckett of Brantford spent the weekâ€"end with friends in town. M Joe Kaneâ€"An influential figure in the Countyâ€"â€"H. Ainsworth. Betty Cariton â€" Owner of Maple Point Farmâ€"L. Hoffer. Winnier Carltonâ€"Her younger sisâ€" terâ€"G. Battenburg. * Sally Beltonâ€"A coy and pretty neighborâ€"R. Tuletzki Judy Jefferionâ€"Cook for the Cark tonsâ€"N. Schierholtz. Act Lâ€"A room in the Cariton \home on Maple Point Farm. Act II.â€"Same as Act I, one week later (about dusk). p Act IIIâ€"The same. Several weeks later. The day of the race. Had Finger Severed Mr. Cecil Heipel, who is employed at the Snyder Bros. furniture plant here, had the misfortune to have the little finger on his right hand cut off while operating a saw. Mrs. J. Steddick, Mrs. Syl J. Stedâ€" dick and son Jack, Mrs. J. J. Yanchus and daughter Betty and Mrs. A. W. Hoffer spent a day at Kitchener. ‘Mr. John Hunter of Niagara Falls was a visitor in town. â€" Mrs. Ware is visiting at the home of her brother, Mr. Geo. Glennie. Mrs. Edw. Amos and children of Kitchener spent a day with her sister, Mrs. David Hoffer. Steddick House Mr. and Mrs. Wim. Herchenratter and daughter and Mr. Johnny Schaeâ€" fer of Kitchener spent Sunday with Mr. anfl Mrs. John Schaefer, William street. Mrs. John Schaefer visited friends in Toronto for a week. Mr. Philip King spent the week end at his home in Galt. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Brown and Mrs. Charles Hoelscher visited at Kitchâ€" ener. l Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shurley spent the weekâ€"end with friends in St. Catherines. Mr. Bert Bolton spent the week end with his family at Toronto. Mr. Conrad Hahn of New Hamburg is visiting his daughters, Mrs. S. Borkwood and Mrs. O. Hambly. Miss Lydia Thur is spending a week with her mother, Mrs. A. Thurâ€" near Elora. Miss Ruth Campbelt visited at Kitchener on Saturday. «+ Mrs. Ross and Lillian have returnâ€" ed to their home in Mount Forest after spending a weekâ€"with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Haack. Among the business visitors in town were Messrs. Richard Johnston of Listowel, 8. B. Johnston and E. N. Hennessy of Toronto, J. R. Otto of Kitchener, E. J. Siegner of Stratford and T. E. Near of Preston. Mr. Henry Weichel was a business visitor to Kitchener on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Quickfal were visitors to Kitchener on Tuesday.> Misses Elizabeth and Jeanette Woods of Preston called on Miss Ella Martinson on Sunday. Misses Lenora Cobean and Wilma Auman spent the weekâ€"end with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Widmeyer, Hamilton. Mr. John Henter of Niagara Falls spent the weekâ€"end with El mira friends. . Misses ‘Rosie) Miller and Esther Glennte visited \at Kitchener Mr. and nz/beomd spent Satur day in Kitchener. Miss Reta Wyatt of Stratford visitâ€" ed the Misses Reta and Ruby Bricker over the weekâ€"end. Mrs. Aaron Hoffer and famtly and Miss â€" Marguerite Steddick spent Saturday afternoon at Kitchener. Mrs. Geo. Hahn spent Saturday with friends at Kitchener. Mr. Charlés Aldrich of Oakvilie and Mr. A. C. Hicks of Toronto were business visitors in town. c mt n g en m n it n it many helpful hints as to wm they might give members of family, some relative or close friend, for Christmas. ‘Tis a question which puzzles everyâ€" body about this time of the snn v ie en t lt c n t n t s t u0 desire for‘gift information, the Chronicle sounded out the leadâ€" ing merchants of this communâ€" Ity and you will find their lmhfio“«mm tinements of this week‘s insue. Shop Early for | Christmas shoppers will find C e ME LA K 0 P hOV ," CHRIST MA S i ACTION TO RECOVER John J. Lembke and C. Bauer Charged with Misappropriatâ€" ing Funds by Canadian Acceptance Co. MONEY ALLEGED TO BE DUE ON CARS An intéresting case was heard at| Norman Voekker, . the general sessions of the County | Hendry, Percy H Court on Tuesday by Judge E. J. Hollinger. P. E. H Hearn when the Canadian Acceptâ€" ance Corporation at Toronto brought gd foreman. suit against John J. Lembke and Ferert ho Charles Bauer. They charge that | Minard‘s Linimen ‘Lembke converted monies to his OWn | ====â€"=â€"â€"â€"â€"_ use. Bauer, being a member of the| FARMERS T/ company, was also held responsible. The amount of $2500 is alleged to be| ! Pay the high due on motor cars sold by Lembke |horses, beef hide & Co. Evidence was given by witâ€"| %kins, tallow, etc. nesses and counsel for both parties | Phone at my e: argued the case. The jury selected GEORGE to hear the case is as follows: Dunâ€" Phone 734 r 6 Big Christmas Market SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 nd, 1928 Ideal and Practical Christmas Gifts We are all ready with a fine display of Useful and Appropriate Christmas Gifts for Ladies, Men, Girls, Boys and the Kiddies. Below is a partial list of the hundreds of gifts to be found at this store. Shop now and avoid the last minute rush. W aterloo Again Leads the Way | . Parker, Wah! and Waterman Pens and Penâ€" cils, _ Leather School _ Bags, Pencil Boxes. FOUNTAIN PENS Guaranteed. $2.75 to $17.00 Purses, Readâ€" ing Books. CLASS GIFTS quick turnover make a:< vyery evitable gift. For best Displays of Vegetables, Potatoes, Dressed Chicken, Duck, Googe (drawn), best collection of Dressed Fowl; most artistically arranged disphy,bcstd!nhynfueauandm Also prizes for Oldeést Vendor and Oldest Purchaser at the Market. Story Books FOR BOYS Testaments and Bibles MOTTOES Franved Mottoss Pencils Phone 2387 Valuable Prizes Given Away The best of new â€" Fictions at $2.00.‘ Hunâ€" dreds of popuâ€" lar Reprints at 85 cents. Music Cases, Fancy Stationâ€" ery or Leather Hand Bags, PENCILS In «ilver and gold with clip and .ring. A most acceptâ€" able gift. Prices $1 to $6 Snapshot . Albums make ideal gifts. EVERSHARP FOR GIRLS BOOKS Book and Stationery Store can Dewar, Wellesley township, farmer; Ray Johnson, Hespeler; George E. Mather, Hespeler; Howard Rosebrugh, Galt; Richard Freeborn, Wellesloy township; (Rufus Meisel, Preston; Alvin Hess, Kitchener; Archibald MePherson, North Dumâ€" fries; James Nichol, Galt; Charles ‘Tilt, Waterloo township; Thomas i(}arllc. Galt; _ Charles Fleischauer, Wellesloy. ) \ Other cases are also being heard before Judge Hearn this week. The grand jury was then sworn in. It consisted of J. M. Cochrane, Clarâ€" ence Klein, Thomas Marsliall, J K. Martin, Joseph Otto, William Sanderâ€" son, Ed. Scroggie, William Tilt, Norman Voelker, Arthur Weiler, Carl Hendry, Percy Heeney and Charles Hollinger. P. E. Heeney was appointâ€" ed foreman. Minard‘s Lin{iment cleanses cuts, etc 1 pay the highest prices for old horses, beef hides, calf skins, sheep skins, tallow, etc. Phone at my expense. GEORGE WHITHAM FARMERS TAKE NOTICE ! Kitchener‘s Newest FoRr KIDDIES Toys, Dolls, Picture Books Blocks and Games that are sure to please the little folks. ACCEPTABLE GIFT A Card Table RECORDS make @n ideal gift for q: one m illy fins range. Blackboard for children BRUNSWICK Kitchener *% and Candle Holders. Variâ€" ety of colors. Just what you want for the home Pencil Sets, Stationery, Bmokers‘ Sets, Book Ends in different styles or pocket. A most usefal gift for the grownâ€"ups. ° FANCY CANDLES FOR MEN DIARIES 14 acre farm on a main road, extra good land. Brick house Of 8 rooms, bank barn, driving shed, plenty of good water sup plied from a well, nice sized orchard with different kinds of fruit. Farm is situated on & Here is a Good Proposition . main road not far from Kitchâ€" ener. In connection with the farm the purchaser can obtain a mail carrying route which brings in a good revenue, and only takes up about 3 hours of the day to do the work, mail to deliver ounly on the main road, no side roads. Owner bound to sell, up in years and not well, a chance for some one to get in on a good earning proposition right from the drop of the hat. Don‘t miss this. Price very reaâ€" sonable. See us about it. Phone 222 ... 59 Frederick St., along side of the Market Building. KTTCHENER Real Estate and Auctioneer Insurance and Money to Loar E. J. SHANTZ Christmas Shopping Here Do Your 116 King St. W. Kitchener In fancy boxes and good qual CHRISTMAS STATIONERY ity paper. Priced to suit al} purses. Best values in Folders, Bookâ€" lets, Cards, etc. You‘ll like them. Bridge Sete, Playing Cards Fancy Score GIFT CALENDAR®S tor that friend who has everyâ€" thing. . You‘ll Wke tham. FOR LADIES CHRISTMAS CARDS Writing Sots Stationery and Poncils