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Personals. Mr. Jack Bruder apent Friday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Snyder of Kitchener spent Sunday with Mr. and Mre. Leander Snyder. Mr. and Mre. Harry Snyder and daughter Grace of Preston spent Sunday with Mr. and Mre. Earl Snyâ€" der. Mrs. Herb Wismer of near Doon «pent a day recently with Mre. D. Bearinger. Friende and relatives of Mr. Jacob Snyder will be sorry to hear of his fliness. He ia euffering from a slight etroke. Mre. Earl Snyder spent Monday with her sister, Mrs. Elmer Gerber al Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. David Bearinger visited with Mr. and Mre. Allan Bowman near Erbsville. Mr. Geo. Wolfe of Waterloo spent Sanday at the home of Mr. and Mre. A. Bruder. Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Cresaman of Straeburg and Mr. Simon Martin were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Snyder. A mistake was made in last week‘s lesue in «tating that the concert would be held on the 18th. It will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 22nd at the Parkway School, S.S. No. 5B. Everyâ€" boedy Welcome! _Sunday guests of Misses Vera and Almeda Bearinger were Misso: Reta and Marjorie Klein. â€" Miss Violet Schmidt spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mre. C. Sparke at Preston. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Selbort «pent Funday with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lampke and Mr. and Mra. Lealfe Witmer at Preston. Mr. Clayton Weber and Missas Gladys \Weber and Murie! Ernst spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mre. Jacob Zeller at Bre&lan. Mr. and Mre. Geo. Weber vieited with Mr. and Mre. Ieamc Schiedel at RKitchener. Mr. and Mra. B. Lichty «pent Sunâ€" day with friends in Preston, _ Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Moes spent Eunday with Mr. and Mra. John Mosa at Centreville. Miss Edith Cressman of Natches epent Sunday. with Miss Holen Mime L. Creseman of Brealau spent several days with Miaa Gladya We Men They really look like $25 and $30 Suits, because they are well tailored and style right. Fashioned from longâ€"wearing all wool worsteds and fancy tweeds, in the popular brown, gray and fancy patterns for winter. Styles for Men and Young C144A E/A For wearâ€"for styleâ€"for comfortâ€"unequalled at anywhere near this price. Rich quality leathâ€" ers, smart new syles and durable, sturdy conâ€" struction that rivals the most expensive shoes. Price $5.00. Here‘s how to dress neatly at a small cost. These Suits are made from long wearing all wool materials in the favored colors and patterns. Choice of 2 bloomers, 2 longies, or one of each. Sizes 7 «o 17 years. Ernst $8 95 saves you $5 on these quality Suits at ........ a Men‘s Overcoats If It‘s New and Giftable _It Will Cost Less At GERMAN MILLS #|ERNST S MEN‘S SHOES OR OXFORDS $5.00 Boys‘ Suits MEN‘S SUITS _ You‘ll be proud of the style and tailoring and specially proud of the savings on these big burly all wool coats. They really look like much more exâ€" pensive coats, of course. They are in the smart blue and grey and fancy patterns for winter. Before you spend $25 and $30 for a coat, come in and see these smart coats at only $16.90. Priced to Save You Money At Fine knit all wool Sweaters in gray and fawn with contrasting trim; also plain black. Round neck. Sizes 26 to 32. Boys‘ Sweaters ©16.90 *8.95 Mr. and Mrs. Amos Wilkinson of Wallenstein and Miss Eva Schneider were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bender. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Underwood and baby Carol spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Maurer. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Miller and baby Gertrude were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Miller on Sunday. . l 0 Mr. and Mrs. Addison Bauman, Miss Lovina Horst and Mr. Daniel W. Horst have returned from a visit with friends in Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Maurer and son Vernon were dinnerbfuests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sim. Weaver on the 8th of Peel last Sunâ€" day. Mrs. Jno. N. Miller of Elmira is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Stoutenburg of the 10th line of Peel were Sunâ€" day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Elmo King. _ â€" p Mr. Edmund Schwindt attended the Township Council meeting at Conestogo on Tuesday, _ _ _ _ Messrs. Dan and Earl Kaufman of Wallace and Master Teddy Miller were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Schwindt. Mr. Emerson Stange spent the weekâ€"end with friends in Kitchener. Rev. E. D. Becker of Elmira and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evans and son Billy were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Bender on Sunday. _ Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Maurer were Mr. and Mrs. Colson Jefferson and children Roy and Lois, and Mr. Bert Minister of iiwhener. Mrs. V. Hebel and son Glen and Mr. Sinclair Adoiph of BfldTeport. Mr. Pat Feldpusch of Elmira went Sunday with Mr. Gordon agner. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Logel, Mr. Joseph Logel and Miss .A.a'{n'fl of lfinwood. and Mra K and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moyer on Tuesday. 8 MERRDCeECC® OTC PRCDCES . aFr: on Mro, Prank Pehrenbach, Mr. Arthur Fromm returned from Brantford on Monday, _ _ _ _ $1.95 NORTH WOOLWICH NEW GERMANY $12.50 Blue, Tan, Brown and fine mixtures. Broken sizes. Wool lined. Sizes 3 to 7 years. LADIES‘ SHOES Regular $4.50 $2.95 As comfortable as a shoe can be. Made from soft kid and patent leathers, in straps and tie styles. Military or Cuban heels. Broken sizes. Little Boys‘ Overcoats Where the Good Clothes Come From $5.00 KITCHENER Mr. Anthony Drexler of Ariss spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Weiler. Messrs. Simon Zinger, William Scherrer, Harvey May, Harry and Albert Wilhelm attended the boxing match at Kitchener on Friday eevning. _ _ â€" Miss Tillie Scherrer, who spent two months with her sister, glm. Eddie Reinhart, at New Hamburg, came home Friday and left Saturâ€" day for Detroit where she will ufind seme time with her sister, Mrs. Oscar Kuntz. _ Mrs. Charles Frank spent Saturâ€" day afternoon at Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Josedph Mti)ger spent Saturday with friends at Kitchener. Quite a few from here attended the shooting match on the Steffier farm Saturday. _ _ _ 0 Mrs. Andrew Benninger, Messrs. Charles and Eddie Benninger and Arthur Goetz were business visitors at Kitchener on Thursday. _ Miss Nora Kelleher of Guelph spent a few days with Mrs. C. Halter. Mr. Fern. Fromm had his house wired this week for hydro. Mrs. Catherine Halter left Tuesâ€" day for Toronto to ?end the winter with her daughter, Emma. _ _ _ Efficlency "How is the efficiency expert com ing on at your office, Dick?" "Fine. He was such a succeas for the boss that we employees hired him for a week." "You fellows hired him?" ‘"Yes, with great success. He showâ€" ed ns a new way to beat the time clock, tanght na a lot of brand new excuses for being late, and how to hook the bosa‘s cigars without being found out." Mrs. Catherine Halter spent Tuesâ€" day at Kitchener. Mr. Fred Moyer and son Joseph were business visiors at Gueiph on Thursday. Among those from here who atâ€" tended the fat stock show at Guelpt last week were Messrs. Ted Brohâ€" man, Ed. Klein, Fred Goetz, Anton Frank. a Sburgh offertory bor at Manchesâ€" ‘m'.‘\_.m«y the donor wished to We are gI;d to report that Mrs. Aldolph, who has been on the sick list the past week, is better. A collection that is cerâ€" tainly setting the pace in hosiery styles, novelty stripes and checks. A tremendous special purâ€" chase from the makers of men‘s finer ties planned months in advance for this special Gift Sale. Large silk scarfo in reefer or square shapes. Choice of plain or fancy patterns. Any man or boy will appreciate one as a Christmas gift. Unpopular Success An unsigned cheque was found in These all wool coat style sweaters are exceptional at only $2.85. Many stores sell them at $5. They are warm and comfortable; plain and fancy colors. W-rbn lined â€" cakeskin ves, brown or gray color. Tuo. the kind he would like for Christmas. Men‘s Scarfs / â€" _ $1.45 Lined Gloves Neckties 50¢ Sweaters Socks 31 049 35¢ Mr. Simon, which the local society has been supporting for a great number of years. Miss L. Boettger, a member of the board of managers of the Ontario and Quebec convenâ€" tion, stated that the New Hamburg éociety had supported one mission longer than any union. A duet, "Good Morning Up There" was given by Elva Metz and Margaret Geiger. Rev. E. G. Daie had the topic for the evening, choosing for his subject, "Christ a Man of Prayer," which was very inspiring. A Bible contest pre pared by Stanley Hostetlier proved very interesting to the members. Ministers To Mark Prayer Week. The monthly ministerial meeting of New Hamburg and â€" dietrict churches was held at the Trinity Luâ€" itheran church parsonage with the ‘pastor, Rev. H. R. Mosig as host. Rev. Earl Dale, pastor of the Baptist church, led the discussion for the afâ€" ternoon taking for his subject, "The Holy Spirit." The organization deâ€" cided to hoid the united week of prayer starting on Monday, January 4th. There will be no meeting of the |associotlon in January but it will convene in February at the home of Rev. A. E. Pletch. : Will Redecorate Primary School. All members greeted the chair man. Mr. Geo. Steiner, when he callâ€" ed the echool board to order for the monthly meetnig on Monday evenâ€" Ing. Accounts amounting to $127.85 were ordered paid. There has been considerable trouble with the drinkâ€" Ing water at the school. The water after standing in the well for a few hours turns rusty. The board decldâ€" ed to put in a new pump. They also decided to leave one room open for County pupils who bring lunch for noon hour. Final arrangements were completed for the opening night to be held in January. School will close on December 22nd for the Christmas holidays and reopen on January 4th. Story Of Fourth Wise Man is Told At A Special Meet. A pleasant evening was spent on Wednesday by every one who took advantage of an invitation issned by the membere of the Intermediate League of Christian Endeavor to atâ€" teond their meeting in the parlor of the Evangelical church. A Christâ€" s atory in which acripture paseâ€" ea were read and Christmas carols were sung by five members of the league proved interesting. The apeâ€" cial event of the evening wae the atory, "The Other Wise Man", writâ€" ten by Henry Van Dyke, read by C. O. Kruepe and illustrated with beauâ€" tiful alides. â€"Following the story and pictures a allyver collection was taken. Former Pastor‘s Wife Passes. jwinning butter maker, it caunot be Poverlooked that there must be at {least some credit due to the butter |reakers. According to the manufacâ€" turer, there were more contestants for butter at the Royal Winter Fair this year then ever before. Mr. L. _Junker and Mr. J. Zehr are the butâ€" termakers at the local creamery, al though Mr. Zehr‘s time is taken up{ in testing. The creamery has made| much progress since coming under the present management making over 250,000 pounds more butter now than when they took over the facâ€"‘ tory five years ago. I Mrs. Ed. Schiedel Elected 1 President Of Cheerful Workers. The Cheerful Workers‘ Class of the Baptist Church held their annual »business meeting on Tuesday evenâ€"| Ing at the home of Mrs. Dan. Becker. The following officers were electâ€" ea: president, Mrs. Edward Schie~ del; viceâ€"president, Mrs. Herbert Kropf; secretary, Mre. Harry Hoâ€" stetJer; treasurer, Mrs. E. Luckâ€" hardt; planist, Mrs. Norman Hostetâ€" ‘ler; teacher, Mrs. James Patterson; mesistant teacher, Miss Jennie Hot-l _ The third meeting of the newly orâ€" ganized Young People‘s Mission Circle, was held on Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Emma Schmidt. ‘Tha president conducted the scripture reading. A personal letter of congratulation to the circle and an explanation of her work from One of the workere at the Red Bird Mission in Kentucky wase read by Mrs. Andrew Kruspe. Young People Meet. The weekly meeting of the Baptist Young People was held on Monday evening. Mr. Zimmerman was inâ€" structed to order 100 Bible readers leafiets. The young people decided to enter the contest given by the Bcptist Young People‘s convention of Ontario and Quebec for the best poster drawn by a member of each eociety. The secretary read a letter from Rev. Mr. Scott of India reportâ€" ing on the foreign missionary, Rev. ‘ ,Word was reéeived here of the death of Mre. Sophia Spring, wife wf the Rev. C. F. Spring, at her home In Ann Arbor in her 92nd yenr. Mr. Spring was pastor of Trinity Lutherâ€" an Church here from 1876 to 1888 and passed away on Aug. lat 1888, after which the family rentered to her native city, Ann Arbor. The St. Peter‘s Walther League met in the church basement on Monâ€" day evening. The educational topic took the nature of a questlon hour under the leadership of Rev. W. Daib." It was decided to have a Christmas Social on December 21st. The shutâ€"ins of the congregation will again be visited on Chrictmas evenâ€" ing by a group of carol singers of the society. Baptist Young People. Mre. E. S. Bechte!l of Hamilton, who was visiting friends in town, was called home on Saturday even ing when her son, Mr. Harold Bechâ€" tel was atricken with npmdkm‘ und had to be rushed to the hospital. Letter From Kentucky Mission. three prizes out of four entries. Mr. Junker the manager, in speaking to the Chronicle remarked that he doubted that they had been successâ€" ful this year but on Tuesday slong came the red and blue tickets and the prize money. This is not the first time this firm has been successâ€" ful in capturing prizes at the differâ€" ent exhibitions as they have cap tured at least One red ticket for the last five years at Toronto. When asked to what he attributed his sucâ€" cese, Mr. Junker said mainly in the firmness. If we don‘t get good cream we cannot make good butter. Knowing the modesty of this prize Winter Fair With Four FIRM AGAIN WINS NEW HAMBURG ‘ [ecorm set in. Several inches ot snow ‘|fell. The thermometer fell to about ‘[six above on Mondsy night the coldâ€" ‘|est of the season. _ |Death Of Mre. Henry Rupp. | ‘The death occurred at the home of |her daughter in Thedford on Thursâ€" jday, Dec. 3rd, of Mrs. Louisa Rupp, widow of the late Henry Rupp at the age of 81 years. She was born in New Hamburg a daughter of the late Mr. and Mre. Henry Rau and for many years resided in Zurich. She was a devout adherent of the Lutherâ€" jan faith and highly estcomed. Her {hueband predeceased her 14 years ago but she leaves a family of eight children and two brothere, Mr. Christopher Rau of New Hamburg and Mr. Henry Reu of Hamilton. |Funeral was held at Zurich on Dec. |6th. Post Office To Close ‘Christmas. .. undcrgo an operation. He had been ill only a week but had sufferâ€" ed with an affliction for some time. The deceased was in his 73ra year and was born in South Easthope, a eon of the late Mr. and M:s. Fredâ€" erick Seegmiller. He resided in North Esthope until about 30 years ago, when he moved to Blandford township. He was a faithful adherâ€" ent of the Lutheran Church and a member of the 16 line church in Kast Zotra. He was married to Elizabeth Schmidt of Gadshill, who survivee h‘m, besides two daughters, Mrs. A. E. Welcker of Woodstock and Mre. A. E. Wettlaufer of Bright and two sons, Willlame of Blandford and Theodore on the homestead. He also leaves 9 grandchildren, two brothers, Fred of New Hamburg, Daniel of Kitâ€" chener and five eisters, Mrs. Titus Schneider of Ellice, Mrs. George P. Schmidt of Phillipsburg, Mrs. Henry Quehl and Mre. Hartung of Tavicâ€" tock and Mrs. Conrad Kneisel of Lisbon. ‘The funeral was held on Friday afternoon from his late home to the Rast Zorra church and come tery. Mr. Thos. Lautenschlager is laid up with an attack of rheumatism. Rebekahs Hosts At Card Social. _ Mr. and Mrs. Austin Forler and cons of Kitchener epent Sunday with ‘the former‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Forler. _ _Mr. B. Wilson, who underwent an operation for appendicitis returned to his home on Sunday. Mr. Henry Seegmiller of Blandâ€" ford passed away in the Woodstock hoapital on Tuesday where ha went _ _Mr. Reginald Pfaff spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mre. Dunâ€" broke, Kitchener. Mr. Henry Seegmilior Passes. Mr. Clarence Erb of Galt spent Sunday at hlgrhomg here.. . _ Clayton Berger has accepted the managership of the New Hamburg hockey team for this season.. He played on the defence for the local team for several years and was a member of the New Hamburg Norâ€" thern League champions in 1923 and 1924. Miss Jean Wiggins and Mr. Earl Bingeman spent Sunday with the latter‘s parents, Mr. and Mre. Binge For the first time in years the loâ€" cal post office will be closed all day en Christmas. In past years the office has been open for an hour but rot s0 this year. Word has been reâ€" ceived from the postmaster general, granting postmasters the right to close their offices on both Christmas and New Yeare days. The rural mail carriers will not share the Carlstmas holiday with the post office emâ€" ployees as they will make their rounds as usual but on New Years day they will also be free from their duties. Clayton Berger New Manager. Xâ€"ray was taken and the fractured limb attended to. 6 Above Zero. .‘ll:;.ulnd:!.m-umcm accident on ‘Thursday fore noon at his farm on Bleam‘s Road. His left arm was broken in two places above and below the elbow, 'nuu.nuiumu.m while operating one of the farm maâ€" chines with power. He was taken to FRACTURES ARM ll Should Know The Thrill The first reai winter weather set i cAE on taan l ADVERTISING In The CHRONICLE BRINGS RESULTS. The teachers and pupils of the Bloomingdale school cordially invite you to their annual Christmas conâ€" cert, Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. _ Mrs. Herbert Huehn and two chilâ€" dren have returged home after spending a few days with her parâ€" Onts, Mr. and Mrs. Miller at Waterâ€" 100. Miss Florence Lotz returned to her home at Wilmot Centre to spend a f‘ew months under the parental roof. Mrs. Charlie Bedford is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Carl McAllister, at Guelph _ _ _ Mr. Green of Guelph visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. I. Croft last Tuesday. _ _ Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Snyder from near Winterbourne were guests at the bhome of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Sng_ger on Sunday. | Mr. George Ruby of Stratford is visiting his son Mr. M. Ruby and other relatives in town. The degree team of Juliet Reâ€" bekah Lodge were in Galt on Friday evening conferring the degree on a class of candidates. Personals. Mr. D. J. Macintosh of Buffalo, N.Y., was a guest at the Moyers at Pleasant View over the weekâ€"end. Mrs. S. Brubaker and Miss Olive Brubaker of Kitchener called on the Miss:s Mary and Abbie Bemis last week. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Shantz and family Sundayed with Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Weber near Floradale. __Mrs. Gingrich bhas returned home after spending a week with friends in Windsor and Detroit. Mesers. Alois Hamm and Nicholas Roth, were on the petit jury at the gcneral court eessions at Kitchener. Mr. Ivan Koerber of Kitchener and her daughter Margaret spent a fow days with her mother, Mrs. Frank Pheips. Mrs. Fred Cookson entertained the downtown "Bridge Club", of which she is a member, at her home on Monday evening. Mrs. Annie Leis epent a few daye with her sister, Mre. J. D. Fischer in Shakespeare. Mrs. C. 0. Kruspe and son Bobby have returnéd bome from spending a fow days with her pareunte, Mr. and Mrs. E. Bowman at Kitchener. her home in ‘Toronto. Weekâ€"end visitors at the home of Mr. C. Ingold were Mr. and Mre. Vicâ€" tor Hayne and son Earl of Kitchenâ€" er and Mr. and Mre. Lorne Ellice and daughter of Plattsville. Mre. Robert Patton, who spent the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boullee has returned to ing the gratitude and appreciation of the recipients. Mr. and Mrs. George Steiner and family spent Sunday with friends in Waterloo. Kitchener IN THE SUBâ€"BASEMENT AT GOUDIES Mmksfid-afl-‘dm...nflmw &A.M...lo“t:-‘ludnd’l-nm‘flmhv all little folks who are trying to be good until Santa Claus‘ TOYTOW N | COUDIES LIMITED BLOOMINGDALE PRING THE KIDDIES IN | _ Mrs. Ed. Cressman and Mrs. Bert Cressman visited with Miss Kathaâ€" leen Richardson one day last week. Calvary Church, Kitchener, was the scene of a quiet wedding on Friday, Dec. 11, when Ella Agnes, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Legge of Dorking, was marâ€" ried to Lloyd George Gross, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gross of Hilda Place, Kitchener. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. J. B. Dengis. The groom is well known in sporting circles, having for some years been a star on the Buffalo Bisons team of the International League. Prior to that he played on the Kitchenerâ€" Waterloo Junior and Senior 0.H.A. teams. Mr. and Mrs. Gross will reâ€" side in Bridgeburg. o Mr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Beggs were Linwood visitors on Thursday afernoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Allingham spent Sunday afternoon in Listowel. We are glad to report that Mrs. Brubacher is improving after her reâ€" cent illness. Mr. J. W. Richardson visited reâ€" cently with his uncle, Mr. Wm. Burgman and Mrs. Burgman of Wingham. Messrs. John Pearce and Gordon Hopper of Paisley spent the weekâ€" end with Mr. and Mro. Earl Tabbert. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Adam and Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Cooper were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Adam of Preston. Miss Ruby Hahn is spendingl a week with her sister, Mrs. Nathan Brubacher and Mr. Brubacher of Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan MacPherson were visitors in Linwood on Monday afternoon. Mr. Mike Loge!l of Kitchener ;pent the weekâ€"end at his home ere. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hahn were business visitors in Elmira on Monâ€" Crueiph atteénding the Winter Fair. Mr. Chris. B. lgrey of Wallenstein was a business visitor in this loâ€" cality last Wednesday. _ __ _ We are glad to report that Mrs. Peter Grubber is improving after a severe attack of blood poisoning. Mr. Russel Allingham was a Linâ€" wood visitor on Monday afternoon. Messrs. Ralph Hahn and Ralph Ad@m spent a day of last week in CGuelph atténding the Winter Fair. Mrs. Earl Tabbert has returned home after spending a few days at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aibert Pearce of Paisley. _ Mr. and Mrs. Robt. H. Newton were business visitors in St. Jacobs on Saturday afternoon. Personals. Messrs. Melvin and _ Carson Mewhiney were visitors in Linwood on Monday afternoon. the merrier for the joys of anticipation! Telephone 950 MACTON