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ing which have made our “Skirts” the recognized “Standard of Style.”

II “Perfect Fit” for every figure and a style that is superb are all as-

sured to the wise women who wear our skirts.

Ask Your DoaSer to Show You

The “PERFECT FIT” SKIRTS

51 If you cannot procure them in your City, write us direct.

DOMINION GARMENT CO,, Limited

126 WY8MDHAM ST., GUELPH, ONT.

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OLD HOME WEEK EXECUTIVE

G. L. Higgins, Attractions R. Readwin, Sports R. S. Cull, Publicity W. H. Jones, Music

J. M. Struthers, Secretary J M. Duff, Chairman j. j; Thornes, Vice-Chairman Chas. Burgess, Decoration

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Silver Creek BreweryEstablished 1851

SLEEMAN & SONS • Proprietors

The above picture should be familiar to all

Guelph’s Old Boys, if not the picture, the nameSilver Creek Brewery certainly will.

The name of the proprietor Sleeman has always

been to the front in the building up of your home town.

Patronize Guelph’s Home Brewery by asking for

GEO. SLEEMAN, Esq.

Light and Power Commissioner

and Ex-Mayor

Has given the City many years

service and had the honor of being

SLEEMANS BEERSBreweries: Waterloo Ave. Telephone 141

We Invite You AH to Pay Us a Visit

the first Mayor elected after Guelph

became a City. Mr. Sleeman was

Mayor during 1880, 1881, 1882,

1893, 1894, 1905, 1906.

John A. Lamprey, Esq.

Ex - Mayor ®f Guelph,

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And a familiar figure to most of the

older residents as well as those of

the rising generation,

Established 1834 Incorporated 1876

Armstrong Fine Finished

Carriages

Nice assortment. Up - to - date

styles. Good material used.

Mechanical construction. High-

ly finished. Ask your agents for

the “Armstrong Line.”

Catalogue on Application

THE J. B. ARIV1STROIMG M F G. CO.,THE GUELPH CARRIAGE GOODS CO. LIMITED

GUELPH, CANADA

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Geo. Howard, Esq.

Ex-Mayor of Guelph

Is well known in connection with

mnnicipal life in Guelph, being Al-

derman for a number of years as

well as having the honor of being

Mayor at the time Guelph became a

City, in 1879.

The New York Chinese

Restaurant

Charley YoungPROPRIETOR

Hot Meals Served at all

Hours

Open from 1 1 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Our patrons can depend on

being well served as we have

a first-class cook

Steaks and chops in all the

different styles

Chicken and Vegetables the

way you like them

CHINESE DISHES

Pork Mushroom Chop Suey

Chicken

Oysters and Lobsters

in season

Come and Bring

Your Friends

59 QUEBEC ST.

OLD HOME WEEK PROGRAMMESUNDAY

Rest and Preparation Day for Home-Comers.Pulpits of various Churches will be occupied by ex-Guelphiteclergymen so far as can be arranged.

4.00 p.m.—Grand Sacred Concert will be held at Exhibition Park.

CITIZEN S DAY, MONDAYMorning

10 00 a m.—League Baseball Match at Park, followed by addresses by Hon-orary President, Donald Guthrie, K. C. ; Honorary Vice, -Pres.

;

His Worship, Mayor Newstead ; Chairman J. M. Duff, Esq.,Hugh Guthrie, M. P., J. P. Downey. M. P. P.

1 1 30 a.m.—Gathering of ex-Guelphites and Public Reception of visitors at

Depots and Central Registration Booth at City Hall.

A general reception committee composed of reception committeeof City Council and reception committee of Old Home WeekAssociation will meet all trains to extend a hearty welcome to all

ex-Guelphites and visitors.

Afternoon

1.30 p.m.—Grand citizens’ parade to park lead by Capt. Clark's famousCadets

;including prominent citizens, fire brigades, Waterloo

Band, Guelph Band, visiting bands, and the old time three ring

circus rube bandMilitary Drill by the G. C. I. Cadets under Capt. Clark. Acro-batic Performances by the famous Kishizuni Family of 8 JapaneseArtists, imported especially for Old Home Week.Five Mile Running Race, open to the world, amateur, for the

Collier Bros. Trophy. (The Collier Bros, are too well known to

all lovers of sport in Guelph for further mention.)Dare-Devil-Dash on bicycle from an elevation of 100 feet, leaping

gap into tank of water;the most sensational feat ever performed

in America.

Accommodation for all, atid a good time for all. Reduced railway rates

from all points on all lines. Passenger Agents will cheerfully furnish all infor-

mation.

PandoraRange

SAVES !

H®UHWMJ( REPAIRS

GRATES AND FLUES—ARE—

PANDORA STYLEFound on mo other Range*

H. 0CC0M0REAgent for Quelpii*

On to Guelph

Breathes there a man, with soul so dead,

Who never to hirnself hath said

This is my own, my native land !

Whose heart hath ne’er within him burned,As home his footsteps he hath turn'd

From wandering on a foreign strand !

If such there breathe, go, mark him well

;

For him no minstrels raptures swell

;

High though his titles, proud his name,Boundless his wealth as wish can claim

;

Despite those titles, power and pelf,

The wretch, concentred all in self,

Living, shall forfeit fair renown.

And, doubly dying, shall go downTo the vile dust, from whence he sprung.

Unwept, unhonor'd, and unsung.

WE SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR YOU

The Dominion BankCapital Paid Op $3,800,000 Reserve $4,900,000

Total Assets $50,000,000

91.00 Opens an Account Start NowInterest Added Four Times a Year

H. C. SCHOLFIELD - Manager

The Guelph Repair Shop CAPT. W CLARK

T. IRWIN DYNES, Prop. Sanitary Inspector

Reasons Why We Should Have Your TradeDynes Does Good Work and Doe>s in Promptly.He has had Many Years Experience as a Practical Tool Ma|kerHe Works at the Bench Himself and Personally Examines all Work

OUR SPECIALY Bicycle and Lawn Mower Repairing.A Large Stock of Bicycle Fittjnjis Always

on Hand. Also Key Blanks.

MARKET SQUARE

An old Crirneq. Veteran. Cameto Guelph 1879, appointed to office

18§2, wh'gh ppgitiop hp 1 as held

continuously.

Capt:Clark is considered one of

the best drill instructors in Canada,

His Cadet Corps which he organized

in 1884 being known all over Canada.

Guelph, has more

square feet of Granolithic

Pavment than any city of

its size in Canada, and its

main street which is 100

feet wide is paved with

asphalt block, the newest

and best paving material

in the market.

Interior of W. A. Clark’s Jewelry Store, Headquarters for Dia-monds and Souvenirs, 99 Upper Wyndham St., Guelph.

G. W. LAWRENCE, ROCKWOODGraduate John J- Mitchell Cutting School, New York

At the Commercial Hotel, Guelph,

Every Tuesday and Friday

CALL AND SEE SAMPLES AND PRICES

CHIEF ROBERTSONFire Department

He is the veteran of the civic

officials having been a fireman for 35

years, 22 years of which has be*n

passed as chief and he is as active

to-day as when he accepted the ap-

pointment,

John Newstead, Mayor. Alderman:- 2. L. E Row;n. 3. ]. H. Hamilton, 4. Jno. Kennedy, 5. Geo. Penfold, 6. Jos. Pequegnat, 7. R. E. Nebon,

~8. John Bennett, 9. R. Simpscn, 10. Geo. J. Tho p, 11. Jas. Ryan, 12. R. W. Humphries, 13. J. E. Carter, 14. Jno. Denyes,

15. H. Mahoney, 16. R. D. Stewart, 17. R. McMillan

If you

are not

helping1 along

Old Home Week

you

are not

doing your

duty

either to

yourself,

your friends,

or

the city

you

live in.

JOSEPH O’MARAPORK PACKER

PALMERSTON - CANADA

Hams, Bacon, Lard, and all Hog Products

Government Inspected and Guaranteed

Highest Quality

:

Guslpn Store, Opp. Bank of Montreal

Phone 325 CHAS. W. BARBER, Manager

THE GUELPH ELECTRICAL WORKSGEO. J. WAGNER,

MANAGER

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Prompt attention given to repairing. Electric supplies of all kinds.

Private telephones installed. All mechanical appliances

Plans and specifications. Motors and generators

Commutators refilled. Armatures rewound,Residental wiring. Electric fixtures,

i Electric Signs. Designing.

Cor. Norfolk and Northumberland Streets. Pl.one 495

MR. W. 7YTLER

Public School

Inspector

Has devoted the greater part of

his life to educational affairs. For

17 years Principal of Collegiate In-

stitute, he resigned in 1892 to become

Public School Inspector which

position he has occupied since that

time.

T. J. HANmQAN

Who is responsible for this

souvenir is proud to call himself one

of Guelph’s old boys, and offers this

book as a sample of his advertising.

29 &- 31 Lower Wyndham Si.,

Cue!ph, Ontario

To Guelph Old Boys,

From all over the Continent

DEAR SIRS;—

We take much pleasure in welcoming you back

to your old home, the " Royal City,” and trust you will

have a very pleasant visit. We beg to extend to you aninvitation to visit our stores while in Guelph. You will

find our place of business interesting as an evidence of the

progress of modern Dry Goods.

Should you wish to make any purchases weshall be glad to offer you our best efforts and to give youa special discount of five per cent.

We are offering special inducements in Silks,

J?ress Goods, Men’s and Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Gar^

ments, Gent's Furnishings, etc.

We shall be glad to have you make use of our

stores or offices in any way that may serve your conven-iences.

Washing you a very pleasant visit.

Yours respectfully,

BENOR, SCOTT dr Co.

The People’s Store Successors tp E, R. B oiler t& Co.

F. K. DOUGHERTYPermanent Secretary of the

Old Horne Week Asg’n.

( A man who has done more hard

work in connection with Old Home

Week than anyone else. Pe is also

an expert Stenographer.,

PROGRAMMERalph W. Humphries

Importer of

No Middleman’s

Rake-off

The Good Goods at

the Cheap John’s

Figure

Office & Warehouse,

15 Fergus St.

Phone 212

Monday, Continued

Three Mile Walk, open to the world, amateur, valuable prizes.

Sensational Boise Family, in their marvellous aerial act.

One Mile Race, amateur, open, valuable prizes.

Old Boys' Baseball Match.Hose Reel and Firemans' Races, cash prizes.

Grand Balloon Ascension by Prof. Tardini, the world famousballoon and parachute artist.

Musical Programme

Waterloo Musical Society's Band Guelph Musical Society's BandVisiting Bands, including the old time Come-For A-Ride-in-the-Hay-

Rack Rube Band.

Evening

7.30 p.m.—Grand Parade to Park, leaving City Hall

Band Concert by Waterloo Band, Guelph Band and Visiting

Bands.Grand display of fireworks, acrobatic and aerial attractions.

10 00 p m.—Illuminated burlesque parade from park to the City Hall N B.

Each performer is required to furnish his cwn donkey.

TUESDAY, AMERICAN DAYMorning

10.00 a m.—Championship Lacrosse Match.

11.30

a.m.—Reception of Visitors. Speeches by prominent Guelphites andex-Guelphites at City Hall.

Afternoon

1.30 p.m.—Grand tally-ho parade including baseball teams, Preston Silver

Band, Guelph Musical Society Band, and Famous Rube Band.

2,00 p.m.—Eastern League Baseball Match—Toronto vs. Jersey City, Thisis.a regular. scheduled league game, transferred from Jersey Cityto Guelph,

Harding Eros.

Wine and Spirit

. flerohants •

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Successors tc Jackson <f: tiallett

Store 68 Maedonnell St.

Warehouse 19 Gordon St.

Ths Old Reliable

Liquor Store

You do not have to buy,

come in and shake hands.

We are always glad to

see old faces.

Guelph, the Royal City,

has over 15,000 in’nab-

itants, and is one of the

healthiest, highest, and

cleanest cities in the Dom-inion of Canada.

The city owns and

operates its own Street

Railway System, Water-works, Sewerage, Electric

Light and Gas Plant, all of

which pay handsome divi-

dends.

Rhone SOThe

H. A. Clemens

Co., Lt d.

Lumber, Lgtty,

Shingles, Doors,

Sash, Frames, Stair

Building, Interior

Fittings.

Manufacturers of

Washing Machines

Guelph, Ont.

MR. B. SINNERMedical Dispenser, General

Hospital

During the fa t 22 years has by

his strict attention to duty and his

never failing courtesy made for him-

self a host of friends.

C. W. KELLY

Board of Education

Has been a member for §o,me twenty

odd years, and is one at 4he mostactive educationalists i.i t'.uiCi^/.

THE GOLDEN LIONy

Guelph’s Leading

Dry Goods and

Clothing Store

D. E. (MCDONALD I BROS.,v

Wyndham & Macdonnell Sts. 3 Entrances*

WM. BELL

President of the Guelph Junc-

tion Railway board.. ..n y

Tlie founder of the Bell Piano &

Organ Co., Limited the largest fac-

tory of its kind under the British Flag.

Prominent

Members

of the

Board

of

Trade

J. C. KhlEHERW. E. BUCKINGHAMA. F. 11 . JONES

H, C. SCHOLFIELDD. S. ALLAN

J. W. LVON

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CAPITAL $1,000,000 RESERVE $1,241,532.26

(Fljo Metropolitan Hank

Deposits received of $1 and upwards and interest

paid 4 times a year on the Daily Balance,

Mr &olirit Hour Amutnt

Guelph Branch, T. C. McMaster, Manager.

G. Richardson R. Scarlett

Wellington Jewelry HallWellington Block , Guelph

Watchmakers, Jewelers, Graduate Opticians

Ail work receives our personal attention and is positively guaranteed,

Our $25 Diamond Special Beats Them All.

Hive Your Je/vilry defied by the Latest Scientific MethgJ Free of Charge,

J. J. HACKNEY

Manager of Waterworks andRadial Railway

And one of our Gu:lph Boys, has

occup e Ibis present position for 5

years and he has handled affairs with

such good judgment that at the- pre-

sent time our Street Railway is one

of our most Valuable assets,

ONE OF THE UP-TO-DATE STORES IN GUELPH

Yoates & Thomas, Proprietors.

Go to CHAS. BURGESS to have your Photo Taken

SVSaj. H. D. SVlerewether

High County Constable

And a very able official. Came to

Guelph in 1881, joined 11th Field

Battery as a private in 1885 and rose

to the rank of Major, commanding

the Battery for 5 years and retired

from active service 1907.

RIVERSIDE PARKWonderland

The Original Moving

Picture Show

Good Pictures

Up-to-date Songs

Piano Recitals

The First and Best

Admission • Sets.

Coma with the crowd to

Wonderland

Royal Canadian Cafe

Notice to all Old Boys

and Old Girls

We hawe the Finest

Decorated Cafe In

Canada

Try one of our

Broiled Steaks, Chops,

Chicken,

Club Sandwich, etc.

Catering Our Speoiaitf

H. k. Trumble, Prop.

27 Windham St.

MARKET SQUARE &wmr Kmmdy

The Commercial

Oil Co., Ltd,

J. G. s~*cr&an, Pres.

Hamilton, - Canada

Refiners & ManTrs of

Special High Grade

Lubricating Oils

and Greases

Lustrine Floor Oils,

Asphaltum,

Old English Floor Wax,Roof, Stack, and

Bridge Paints

III ProduTs fully Guaranteed

Samples Mailed or Ex-pressed on Application

e. a. ciBSomLocal Representative

Phone 7*6

RIVERSIDE PARK

THE TRYSTING PEACE

OUR ILLUSTRATED

BOOKLET

) Containing views of

/ Guelph, and life like

jpenraits of cur public

) men and prominent

/ citizens is the most

jacceptable

SOUVENIR5

you could send your

r frienc's who are away.

IThe Biggest and Best

Book of the kind ever

shown here.

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Ask your Bookseller

fer them or

T. J. Hannigan,

j

Si St. George's Square.

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VIEWSPARK

THE BOATING STRETCH

BELOW THE DAM

COLISEUMTHE THEATRE OF

QUALITY

When living Psdssrss

in handled by in

iipert eperitir of IS

yeora experience

The Best Pictures that canbe procured put on In

First Class Style

®©oi Light, la Waiting,

Competent Management

The Coliseum,Wyndham St,

Admission 5c.

THE SPRING HOUSE

RIVERSIDE PARK.

Perfect

Protection

These two words sum upwhat you receive whenyou buy a

London LifeInsurance PolicyAuthorized Capital

$1,000,000

Subscribed$250,000

Legal Reserve, Dec. 31, 1907$2,174,445.00

Policy Holders' Surplus,Gov. Standard

$250,000.00

Insurance in force$1 1,140,971.00

New Ins. written in 1907$3,191,309.00

London Life Policies areas dt Good as Gold ”

See our Annual Report

W. A. McDougall,General Ag ft.

ms Ct. George's 8q.

ASKANYONEWho Has Used a

Reid & Ross Buggy

And they will tell you

that they give the very

best satisfaction. Built

of selected material i

throughout, designs cor-

rect, and everything fully )

guaranteed. Our spec- f

laities : /

Bakery & Milk Wagons

With “low down” or (

“ Locke Pat'd.” shortj

turn gears. I

Ask for prices on our

Pure White Rubber lire

equipped by ourselves. )

REID I ROSS,i:

8-12 Gordon St.

Guelph - Ont,

PROGRAMMETuesday, Continued

Other attractions will include acrobatic events, by the famous

Kishizuni Family ;the Boise Family in aerial specialties, followed

by the sensational, hair raising, nerve thrilling, death defying,

electrifying, dare-de\ ll-dash on bicycle down incline from 100 feet

in the air, leaping gap, and ending in tank of water.

Balloon ascension and parachute drop by Prof. Tardim, the ac-

knowledged king of the air.

Music by Preston Silver Band, Guelph Musical Society Band,

Varsity Band and Farmers' Band.

Evening

7 30 p m.—Grand parade from City Hall to park, includihg distinguished

visitors, Old Home Week Executive, Preston Silver Band, Guelph

Musical Society Band, Visiting Bands, and our own County Kiltie

Band. . , ,

Grand Band Concert by the various bands ;acrobatic feats by the

Kishizuni | a; ar.ese Family; aerial acts by the iatnous Boise Family

dare-de\ il-dash by Prof. Zavaro ;balloon ascension and parachute

drop by Prof. Tardini, one of the most sensational feats ever per-

formed anywhere.. ,

Grand display of fireworks, with many beautiful scenic effects ot

art international and historical character.

10.00 p m.—And later. Illuminated Midnight parade from park to City Hall,

lead by the Ancient Order of Pole Climbers.

WEDNESDAY, MILITARY DAY

Morning

10.00 a m.—League Baseball Match.

Registration of visitors at Central Registration Booth, City Hall

Exhibition of speed by Guelph Fire Brigade.

Afternoon

1 .30 p m.—Grand Manufacturers’ Procession to park headed by 29th Batt.

Band of Berlin, Goderich Band, Guglph Musical Society Band,

CSje ttrry brat ylarc fur

Studio

66 Macdonnell St.

Jas. W. Rogers.

H. GLIMMER Esq.

Proprietor of the (iuelph

Herald

A very successful newspaper

man and one of the most widely

known fraternal society men in

Canada.

ROBERT STEWART, Limited

jThe Pioneer Industry of Guelph

{

Manufacturers of

SASH, DOORS, BLINDS

and all House Finishings,

for over Half a Century

The Largest Dealer In Canada '

or

,jB. G. SHINGLES AND HARDWOOD

!: LUMBER :

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Telephones 26, 46, 274, Guelph, Cnt.

CHIEF RANDALLPolice Department

Came from Ireland to Canada

with Lord Dufferin in 1872 and was

appointed Chief of Police in Guelph

1881, The best proof of the chief's

ability is the fact that our police

force is the same strength now as

when he was appointed 27 years ago

and no city in Canada has a cleaner

record in criminal annuals than

Guelph,

Church ofourLadyoftheImmaculate Conception,Guelph

FRANK J. FLOWERS, Agent, Guelph

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TEIEPHONE-’IM-.

KINe-CAROLIME «•» WILLIAM STREETS,

Waterloo, Ontario.

LETS'S GET ACQUAINTED. CAPITAL ONE MILLION, IN (V»Y MIND.

T. GRIMSHAW, Recovering AS! Kinds of Furniture. Packing of Furniture and Dishes

DON’T BE FOOLED BY MIDDLEMEN. ONE PRICE ONLY.

WAA. SUNLEY, Esq.

One of Guelph’s Real Old Boys

Mr. Sunley was a well known

member of the Old Maple Leaves in

the palmy days when Mr. Sleeman

was manager, and is just as enthus-

iastic over Baseball as in days of

yore.34 CORK ST. KIND REGARDS TO FRIENDS AND KNOCKERS

JOS. P. DOWNEY Esq.

' IV. P. P.

For many years Editor of the

Guelph Herald and a clever journal-

ist as well as a brilliant orator.

Guelph’s Leading Jewelry House

Public OpinionQ Mas declared unmistakeably that we practice what we preach,

the growth of our business ha^s inspired public confidence,

and with a larger store and larger stocks of

Watches, Clocks, Silverware, Cut Glass,

Good Jewelry and Souvenirs

Should result in a large business during the summer months.

*1 Our exceptionally fine assoi t-

ment of Silver Wedclin,r Pre-

sents cannot fail to meet your

requirements if you are looking

for a Gift.

11 Our stock of Diamonds and

other Rings is all that can be

desired, either for friendship,

engagement or wedding ring.

Our splendid variety of Ladies’

and Men’s Gold Watches makes

it tempting to anyone.

Q It is worth your while coming in to see our stock just at present.

A Pleasure to Show Cur Hoods

We Especially Welcome Visitors to Our Store

Special Attention Given to Watch Repairs

Joseph PequegnatJeweler Optician Issuer, t(f. Marriage Licenses

HUGH GUTHRIE Esq.

m. p.

Of the legal firm of Guthrie

& Guthrie. One of the ablest

debaters in the House of Commons

and a coming Statesman.

City Engineer

Received his technical education

at Queen’s University, Kingston,

graduating with the degree of Bach-

elor of Science.

THE BERLIN LION BREWERYC. N. HUETHER, Proprietor

MANUFACTURER OF

HUETHER S CELEBRATED PORTER

If You Want the BastAsk for Huethec’s

Appointed City Engineer,

March, 1908. T. H. FALLIS, Agent Guelph

JAS. HEWER

Tax Collector

Ex-Mayor of Guelph, 1897-98,

held a seat at the Council Board for

many years, going from Alderman

to the Mayor’s chair, afterwards

sitting again as Alderman, which

position he resigned in 1908 to ac-

cept the Collectorship.

T. J. MOORE

City Clerk

Attended Guelph Collegiate

Institute 1885-6, appointed Principal

St. George’s School, Guelph, 1891

which position he held for 16 years.

Appointed City Clerk, April 1, 19C8.

OLD HOME WEEK

GOW’S GROCERYIs A Permanent Institution

UP TO DATE LOWEST PRICES

The Best Selection of Goods

Once a Customer, Always a Customer

Our Motto—To Please Our Customers Always

JAMES GOW,PHONE 373 Cor. Ontario Short Sts.

—

D. SCROGGIE

City Treasurer

Who came to Guelph in 1866,

has been Treasurer since 1896,

previous to which he was in business

in this city for 25 years, and served

as Alderman for 10 years.

THE NEILL SHOE IS

OUR SPECIALTY

A SMOE OF STYLE, FITAND DURABILITY

Made by the best makers in Can-ada. Strictly first grade. Di-rect from manufacturer to wearerfor our eight stores:—Peterboro',

Lindsay, Barrie, Brockville, Wood-stock, Brantford, Berlin and Guelph,.Agents for Slater Shoes. A completeline of Trunks and Travelling Goodscarried in stock.

NEILL, The Shoe Man.37 Wyndham St, Guelph

PROGRAMME

Wednesday, Continued

Visiting Bands, and the famous Hayseed Band.Matinee by Guelph Riding and Driving Association, consisting of

the following events :

—Class A—Purse 1175, 2.18 pacers, 2 15 trotters. Mile heats, best

three in five. First $100, Second $50, Third $25.Class B—Purse $125, 2.30 pacers, 2.27 trotters. Mile heats, best

three in five. First $62.50, Second $37.50, Third $25.

Class C—Purse $100, 3 minute class. Open to members only of

G. R. & D. A. Mile heats, best three in five. First, $50, Second$25, Third $15, Fourth $10. Entries close July 25th.

Class D—Open run, purse $50. Half mile heats, best two in

three. First $35, Second $15.

Class E—Broncho and pony race. Purse by R. & D. A.

Half mile dash. Entries in class D & E close Aug. 3rd.

For entry blanks and further information apply to H. E. Wicks,Secretary G. R. & D. Association, Guelph, Ont.

Complete chapter of acrobatic and aerial performances with ba-

loon ascensions. Band Concerts by various bands. Somethinggoing on all the time which you can't afford to miss.

Evening

7.30 p.m.—Grand Military Parade from City Hall to park, consisting of

Guelph Field Battery, Army Service Corps, 30th Regt., Welling-ton Rifles, G. C. I. Cadets, Preston Silver Band, 29th Batt. Bandof Berlin, Guelph Musical Society Band, Detroit Marine Band,Visiting Bands, and the famous Sally Ann Band.Grand Military Tattoo in which the combined bands will take part;

also Grand Fireworks Display, including many military and his-

torical pieces of a new, novel and spectacular nature, different to

anything ever attempted in Canada before. (Fireworks by Ro-chester Fireworks Co.)Grand Illuminated Parade from park to City Hall, stopping onSt. George’s Square where Guelphite and ex-Guelphite will join

together jn singing Home Sweet Homa, lead by the Band.

; Geo. R. Wolcott & Go.

Stoves, Tinware,

Sheetiron, etc.

12 CORK ST.There is no firm in this particu-

lar line of business that is better or

more favorably known than the firm

of George R. Wolcott & Co. Theline of goods carried include a full

selection of Stoves, Ranges, Furn-l

aces, and shows many varieties of

coal, wood, oil, gas and gasoline

stoves. A large assortment of tin-

ware, graniteware, sheet iron andgalvanized ironware is handled.

One can find here one of the best

stocks of goods in the city. As hotair heating contractors, sheet metalworkers and makers of cornices,

i skylights, fire doors, etc., they havel no equal in the City of Guelph.

Their workmen are equipped

[

with every appliance necessary for

! good work. No contract is too large' for them to undertake and perfect

satisfaction has always been guar-anteed. They can boast of havingbeen awarded the largest roofing con-

i tract ever awarded a Guelph tinsmith

,

viz. 100,000 square feet of Galvan-ized Roofing. In building or busi-

ness circles no firm can boast of ahigher rating than this one.

Phone 362

Building At Back is the Larger

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TRADERS BANK, Guelph.

MORLOCK BROS.,MANUFACTURERS OF

Parlor Furniture, Wire and Stuffed Mattresses

The Traders Bank of Canada A. W. ALEXANDER

President Qeneral Hospital

Capital paid up

Surplus

Assets

S 4,330,000

2,000,000

33,000,000

Bpen An Account With Usr. J. WINLOW, Manager

Board

Is well known in this city, not

only for his connection with the

Hospital Board but also as one of

our most progressive business men.

WORKS &F THE

OLD HOME WEEK OFFICERS

Donald Guthrie, K.C., Ex-M.P.

Honorary-President

.

His Worship Mayor Newstead

Honorary Vice-President.

Chairman -- J. M. Duff

Vice-Chairman - J. J. Thomas

Secretary - J. M. Strutliers

Asst. Secretary F. K. Dougherty

Treasurer - Geo. J. Thorp

RAYMOND M’D’Gr. CO., Ltd.GUELPH? ONTARIO.

MR. JOSH. KRIBS

One of the Old Home Week

Executive, is an old Guelph boy

that has taken an active interest

in all legitimative spoits and he

is a well known figure at the

RAYMOND SEWING MACHINESand

NATIONAL CREAM SEPARATORS.

athletic gatherings held here for

many past years.

Dr. Jas. Mills

Dominion Railway Commis-

sioner

An Ex-President of the Ontario

Agricultural College, needs no intro-

duction to Citizens of Guelph as it

was owing to his untiring efforts that

the O. A. College attained its proud

position as the premier institution of

its claiss in America,.

DON’T FAIL TO VISIT

GEO . WILLIAMSThe Caterer, Baker & Grocer

Most Delicious less, Luncheons, etc.

ALMA BLOCK.

\Prof. G. C. CreelmanPresident of Ontario AgricuP

tural College

i

Is distinctly a home product and

one that we are proud of, as he ac j

' quired his scientific knowledge at

the O. A. C., graduating in 1888

with the Degree of B.S.A. and after

i spending 10 years as Prof, of AgrP

Iculture at the Mississippi State CoP

\ lege returned to Ontario as Supt. of

{

Farmers Institutes ane was appointed

President O. A. College S904,

0. R. WALLACEChairman Sites and Buildings

Committee, Board of

Education

The well known and popular

Opera House Printer came to Guelph

when a very small boy and has re-

sided here continuously ever since.

He was elected to the Boardof Education from St. James’ Wardin 1905.

Standard Fitting&Valve Co.,Ltd.

The Largest Manufacturers of

Cast Iron Fittings For Steam, Gas,

Oil and Water

IN THE DOMINION

OFFICE & FACTORY, Guelph, Ont.

St. JL SlH- Artuitir gaiiiir

We make the kind of Suits and Overcoats that give a

man that ‘ well dressed ' appearance so much desired.

We make the clothes to fit the man. Our prices are

most reasonable for first class work. Try us for your next

Suit or Overcoat.

R. J. STEWART, Guelph, OntarioTelephone 4S0 Opposite Knox Church Quebec St.

A. E. SMITHChairman of the Guelph Board

of Education

Mr. Smith came to this city as aboy 26 years ago and has been anemployee of the Guelph Herald for

over 20 years and is now occupyingthe Editor's Chair.

He has been a member of the

Board of Education for 6 years in

which time he has filled various

offices connected therewith.

J. M.STRUTHERSThe genial Secretary of Guelph’s

Old Home Week, wishes to empha-

size this fact, that while, he has

spent considerable time in connect-

ion with Old Home Week work he

is still selling

Fine Furniture,

Carpets,

Oilcloths,

Linoleums, &c.

at theold stand, 120 UpperWyndhamSt. If you wish to show your ap-

preciation of his labors call and

buy your Furniture, &c. He won’t

be offended.

THURSDAY, ATHELTIC DAYMorning

10 00 a m.—League Baseball Match.11.30 a.m.—Reception Committee will meet visitors and ex-Guelphites at all

trains to extend to them a real Old Boys' Welcome. Registrationat Central Registration Booth at City Hall.

Afternoon1.30

p.m.—Grand Parade by the Old and the New from City Hall to Park,including Galt Kiltie Band, Guelph Musical Society Band, visiting

Bands, and Our Own World Renowned Clown Band.Programme of Athletic Sports open only to Guelphites and ex-Guelpbites,

and including the following events:—1. Old Men’s Race (50 years and over) 100 yards.2. Married Ladies' Race, 50 yards.3. Married Men’s Race, 220 yards.4. Young Ladies’ Race, 100 yards.5. Fat Men’s Race (over 200 lbs.) 75 yards.6. Girls’ Race (under 16 years) 100 yards.7. Single Men's Race, half-mile.

8. Boys’ Race (under 16 years) 2 miles.

9. Three-legged Race, 100 yards.10. Sack Race, 75 yards.11. G. C. I Cadets Race, Bona Fide Cadets only, 1 mile.

Three prizes in each event, except three legged race, which will have twoprizes, first and second.

For entry blanks and further information, apply to R. K. Readwin, Chair-man of Sports Committee, 236 Paisley St., Guelph, Ont.

Special Baseball Match, Acrobatic and Aerial Performances, with special

musical numbers by the various bands.Evening

7.30 p.m.—Combined parade of all bands, cadets, military and athletic organ-izations, and old boys and other boys, from City Hall to Park.Grand Band Concert by the massed bands, and a magnificentpyrotechnical spectacle, bewildering in brilliancy, and of a 'olossal

magnitude, and dazzling immensity that cannot be adequately de-scribed.

10.00 p.m.—Illuminated procession from park to City Hall where the closing

ceremonies take place. Speeches by prominent visitors and citi-

zens. Final illumination. Will you no come back again?All kinds of attractions and amusements will be furnished by the Com-

mittee for young and old, consisting of Merry-Go-Round, Chute-the-Chutes,Electric Theatres, Wax-Works, Ferris Wheel, Moving Picture Shows, andanything else of the kind that can be procured

;and the Committee wish to

assure the public that there will be nothing there that would offend anyone.

THE GUELPH CO-OPERATIVE

ASSOCIATION, Limited

Phone 268 39-4 I Quebec St.

Grocers, Bakers, Butchers

and Caterers

This is the age of combinations;

why should not the workers combineto help themselves.

Our system of business is carried

on this principal as we divide the

profits amongst our customers.

Last year (1907) we paid 8 per

cent, to shareholders and 4 per cent,

to non-shareholders on all their pur-

chases, which made a grand total of

dividends paid of upwards of #1,300.

Our aim is to supply only the

be6t quality of goods in all depart-

ments.

Our bread is made by machinerywhich guarantees its cleanliness andpurity.

Call or Phone us and yourorders will have prompt attention as

we have four delivery wagons on the

road all the time.

Our Terms are Cash.

Each for All and All for Each

Is our Motto

Old Home WeekExecutive Committee

J. M. DUFFJ. J. THOMAS

J. M. STRUTHERSG. J. THORP

J. E. CARTERJ. H. HAMILTONG. L. HIGGINS

- C .( HAS. BURGESSW. H. JONES

R. CULLR. READW1N

ROBT. SIMPSONJOSH. KRIBES

R. W. HUMPHRIESREV. R- J. M. GLA3SFORDREV. FATHER COFFEE

Chairman of Finance

ALD. J. E. CARTER

Transportatton

ALD. J. H. HAMILTON

Decoration

CHAS. BURGESS

Music

W. H, JONES

Publicity

ROBT. CULL

Attractions

G. L. HIGGINS

Sport a

R. READWIN

Reception

ALD. R. SIMPSON

Parade

ALD HUMPHRIES

NICE STOCK OF CHINA AND SOUVENIR GOODS

BiblesPrayer BooksHymn Books

Poetsand

NovelsNewspapers

andMagazines

CENTRAL BOOKSTORE

C. At.derson & Co.Dealers in

Books and Stationery

S3 Lower Wyndham Ct.Opposite where Street Cars stop

WE AIM TO PLEASE

S. E. W.{Our Own)

Baking PowderIS A WINNER

PocketBooksHand BagsPurses, etc.Blank BooksFancy Goodsand Toysthe bestmakes ofStationery

PURE AND FRESHBread, Cakes, Fruits,

Vegetables, Butter, Eggs,Confectionery, Etc.

Try our 40c. Black TeaIt’s a Rich One

Cough Syrups, Painkillers,

Pills, etc., always on hand

Telephone 486 and have yourorder delivered

S. E. WIGGINS,

Cor. Neeve &. Ontario

CONSULT USWhen Requiring

CEMENT WORKof any kind

Sidewalks, Foundations,Reinforced Concrete Con-struction, large or small.

You will receive the benefit of

our Long Experience

Ths Royal Artificial

Stone Paving Co.C H Cortery, Gerw'l Mart, Guelph

DR. H. 0. HOWITTMedical Health Officer

Is one of our native sons that

we are justly proud of, His degrees

include

M.D.C.M,L.R.C.P. London

and M.R.C.S. England

CIVIC OFFICIALS

Mayor - - John Newstead

1

Police Magistrate - T. W. Saunders ,

I

M. H. Officer - H. O. Howitt M D.

City Engineer - F. L . McArthur B.Sc

Railway Supt. J. J. Hackney

City Clerk T. J. Moore

Treasurer - D. Scrcggie

Tax Collector • Jas. Hewer

Assessor J Wm Hart

Sanitary Inspector - Capt.W. Clark

Chief of Police Dept. F. W. Rardall

Chief of Fire Dept. Adam Robertson

Guelph & Ontario Investment & Savings SocietyEstablished and Incorporated A. D., 1376

BOARD OF DIRECTORSA. B. PETRIE, President, ROBERT MELVIN, Vice President,

DAVID STIRTON, H. HOWITT, M. D., GEORGE D. FORBES,CHARLES E. HOWITT, J. E. McELDERRY.

DEPOSITS of $1.03 and up wards received and interest paid or compounded athighest current rate.

DEBENTURES issued in sums of 8 100.00 and over, for periods from one to fiveyears. One, two and three year Debentures bear FOU R PER CENT. Four and fiveyear Debentures bear FOUR AND ONE HALF PER CENT. Interest payable halfyearly.

By special Order in Council of the Ontario Government, Executors, Adninistra-tors. Trustees, &c., are authorized to invest trust funds in the Debentures of thissociety, and also to deposit in our Savings Department.

OFFICE:—Society's building, Corner V, yndham and Cork Sts., Guelph.

J. E. McELDERRY,MANAGING DIRECTOR.

Ex-Mayors of the City

of Guelph

Geo. Howard 1879

Geo. Sleeman - 1880-81-82

Caleb Chase - 1883-84

W. Stevenson - - 1885-86

A. H. Macdonald - 1887-88

Thos. Gowdy - - 1889-90

Thos. Goldie 1891

Geo. Sleeman - - 1892

W. G, Smith - 1893-94

John H Lamprey - 1895-96

Jas. Hewer - 1897-98

R. E. Nelson - 1899-00

John Kennedy 1901-02

J. H. Hamilton - 1903-04

Geo. Sleeman 1905-06

John Newstead - - 1907-08

The White HouseGUELPH’S LADIES’ STORE

This is the only store in this neighborhood confining itself to

Dry Goods, Ladies' Ready-to-wear, Dress-making and Millinery.

In other words, we are Specialists.

Visitors from the United States will find our values in Gloves,

Hosiery, Silks, Linens and kindred lines of imported goods, particu-

larly good.

Watch for "Old Home Week" Specials.

James Ramsey.

THE NAME GUELPH IS KNOWN THROUGHOUT THEWORLD AS THE HOME OF

m* |geU fianoTHE BELL ORGAN

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THE “AUTONOLA” PLAYER FIANO

THE BELL PIANO & ORGAN CO., Limited, GUELPHBRANCHES AT TORONTO, Ont. OTTAWA, ©nt. CAMPB1LLTON, N. B. LONDON, Eng.

C. W. KELL.Y, 133 Wyndham 5t., is the Local Agent for the Bell Pianos and Organs

Instrumentsof the

HighestStandardMusically

andMechanically

Ins

WorldReput

Durability