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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-03-11, Page 1t Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 11th, 1937 Subscriptions $2.0Q Per Year With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter New*. -HYDRO SHOP NOW IN NEW QUARTERS -.-fl. New Shop. One of the Most Modern In Western Ontario, On Saturday the Hydro Shop mov­ ed into their new quarters, corner of John and Josephine Streets. This building, which has been completely renovated, is, now one of the most modern in Western Ontario. The transformation which has tak­ en place at this corner has certainly ''brightened up that portion of the ;town. The show windows which are Ibent plate glass with black vitrolite trimming top and bottom are ultra modern. The lighting effect is right up-to-date. The window lighting is concealed and Jhe shop is lighted by an indirect method of ten lighting units. . The floor of the shop is 'terrazzo Finished with brass strips and the walls are texture plaster tinted a pale green. The ceiling is painted flat white. The building is steam heated throughout. The second floor of the building over the shop part has been fitted up for three offices. Dr. A. W. Irwin has his office in the front three rooms and the middle office is occupied by A. M. Bishop, representative of Isard; •Robertson & Co. The back office is vacant at present. , The back shop has been arranged -into a modern repair .shop and stock room. Later the outside of the building, will be treated with stucco and will -present a more outstanding appear­ ance than it does at present. Euchre Party Will.be held in the Council Cham­ ber, March 16th, at 8 p.m. Proceeds to fix up the Rest Room. LOCAL AND PERSONAL De- the and Mrs. (Rev.) J. W. Hibbert of Wind­ sor is visiting with Mrs. S. Bennett. Mrs. L. R. Blackwood is visiting ‘this. week with her mother in Tillson- fburg. Shoe r^ductior. Sale—To make room for Spring Footwear — Greer’s Shoe Store. Mr. W. E. Chapman of Seaforth is- •visiting with his daughter, Mrs. A. J. Walker. Miss Victoria Patterson, of Holy­ wood, Cal., is visiting with Miss Kath­ leen Pringle. Mrs. Stanley Smith of Guelph is visiting with her parents, Mr .and .Mrs. A. H. Musgrove. Mr. Clare Moore of Detroit is visit­ ing with his father, Mr. Wm. Moore •who is ill with pneumonia. Rubber Boots—in all good styles for men, Women and children $1.25 to $3.25. Greer’s Shoe Store. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hein of troit were called home owing to illness of Mr. J. M. Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Walker family, also Miss Alberta Walker, spent the week-end in Toronto. A pair of our good rubbers, will protect your health, and keep your shoes in good condition—Best values .at Greer’s. - Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Henderson, Bluevale Road, left on Saturday on .a trip to Winnipeg. They went by way of Chicago. Mr. Cecil and James Gardener of .Zion, visited friends in Lower Wing­ ham, last Saturday on their return from a trip to Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. George Lott are visit- dug* with their son Clayton and Mrs. Lott in Detroit. Later they will visit Toronto and points east. Mr. Jack Towne, Master Roy Stan­ ley and Jane Agnes Smith of Detroit, ■spent a couple xof days last week at rtlie home of Harry Towlie. Mrs. John Robinson of Kincardine spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter, and also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Walter . Jeffery in Morris. School Rubbers—A. pair of good ■ school rubbers means a saving of shoe leather and doctor bills—Best values at Greer’s. Mr. W. H. Montgomery and his wife of Emmerson, Matt., are visiting .‘his .sisters, Mrs. Campbell and Miss Montgomery, Victoria St, also with ’Andrew and W. J. Campbell of Cui- ross. Mrs: Frank Kinniard of Windsor; 1 Mrs. Edith Shaw and daughter, Dor­ othy, of Ridgetown; Mr. Gordon Graces, Ridgetown,, and Mr. Melvin Ford of Northwood, visited With Mr. and Mrs. D. H'. Einlay and family while attending the funeral of Mrs. Wm. Allen, W.C.T.U. MEDAL CONTEST STAGED 29 Contestants Took Part 8 Prizes Awarded, St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church was the scene of a very interesting meeting on Wednesday evening last week when a ver/ successful W. C. T, U. Medal Contest was held, There were 125 present, ' Rev. Kenneth MacLean presided and gave an excellent address on the evils of strong drink. First prize in the Art Posters Class $3.00, was awarded to Norman Fry, second prize, $2.00, was won by Ev­ elyn Scott, and 3rd prize, $1.00, by Velma Ohm. There were five con­ testants. Eleven contested in the Health Book Essays. The prize-winners were: 1st, $3,00, Jack Scott; 2nd, An­ nie Shiell, $2.00, and 3rd, ,Orville Al­ len, $1,00. Mildred Fitzpatrick won the Bronze Medal in the Recitations Class over five others who took part. The other Bronze Medal award went to Freddie Templeman who took'first place in the Singing. Seven contestants entered in this class. The accompanists for those competing in the singing were, Mr. Roy Mundy, Miss C, Phair and Miss Tena Reid. Mrs. R. J. Tuidall, president of the W.C.T.U., presented the prizes to the winners. Consolation prizes were giv­ en to all who took part and had not received any other prize. A plea'sing duet was rendered by Velma and Ev­ elyn Carter “Have Thy Way Lord”. Their accompanist was Mrs. (Rev.) K .MacLean.- The programme closed with the singing of the National An­ them. The W.C.T.U extend their apprec­ iation to the judges, those who assist­ ed the contestants or any whose ef­ forts were instrumental in making the contest a success. A. Parker, ■yVingham who had Mrs. Musgrove Improving We are pleased to report that Mrs. A. H. Musgrove, who has been ser­ iously ill since a week ago last Mon­ day, is somewhat improved. Lady Bowlers Played Bridge Mrs. Elwell Webster opened her home on Monday evening for a lady bowlers’ bridge. A very pleasant ev­ ening was spent at cards after which lunch was served. The winners at brdige were: 1st, Mrs. F. 2nd, Mrs. T. A. Currie. Back to Work The employees of the Manufacturing Company, been on strike for five days, returned to work on Friday morning. The ar­ rangements made with the men were the same as were made between Brown Bros, and their employees, 15 per cent, increase at once and a. fur­ ther 5 per cent, in September. At no time during the strike were there any disturbances, the whole affair being of a quiet and peaceful nature. Bridge Club Winners Eight tables enjoyed the play at the bridge club on Wednesday even­ ing last week. The winners were: North and South, Mrs. J. H. Craw­ ford and A. Wilson;, Mrs. W. Arm­ strong and Dr. J, R, MacDonald; Mrs. M. Johnson and R. S. Hetherington; Mrs. W. FL Waram and K. Somers. •East and West: Mrs. H. Campbell and W. H. French; Mrs. Mason and C. F. Holland; 3rd and 4th tic, Mrs. L. R.Blackwood and George Williams, Miss McDonald arid L. R. Blackwood. NEW MINISTER PREACHED ON SUNDAY Rev. E. M. Loney Commences Pas­ torate at Baptist Church. On Sunday Rev. E. M. Loney ent­ ered upon the pastorate of the John Street Baptist Church. There were good congregations at both services. In the morning, the message was based on II Corinthians 13:5 “Ex­ amine yourselves whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves.” Saving faith must be (1) an intellig­ ent faith; (2) an emotional faith; (3) a volitional faith; that is, there must be a surrendered will. ' me Lord, Lord,, and things ’which I say?” The evening sermon two-fold meaning of the invitation in Revelation 22.47: “And the Spirit and the bride say» Come, And let him that hcareth say, Come, And let him that is athirst come. And. whosoever will let him take the water of life freely.” 'Why call ye do not the was on the MILT. GRAHAM SUFFERED STROKE Found In His Bed, Unconscious, by t Neighbors. Mr. J, M. Graham wos found un­ conscious in his bed on Monday morning and as we go to pgess, lies ip Wingham General Hospital in a serious condition. Monday morning when the neigh­ bors did not see him about as usual and heard his telephone ringing with .apparently being unanswered they in­ vestigated and found him-in bed un­ conscious. He had suffered a stroke which affected his left side. Miss Elda Bennett who investigated, noticed that there were no tracks in the snow to his greenhouse. Her father, T. R. Bennett and Mr. Jim Dobie entered the house by. the. use of a skeleton key and found, the unconscious man. He was rushed to hospital, this was about 11 a.m.J and has since been in an unconscious state. On Sunday ev­ ening Mr. Graham was at church as usual and it is not known at what hour he suffered the stroke as he was alone in the ^house, his housekeeper having left on Saturday. SPORTS MEETING THURSDAY NIGHT A meeting of the representatives of the various, sport clubs of town will be held in the Council Chamber on Thursday night ( this week) to fur- the Wing- Friday ev- representa- ther the organization of ham Athletic Association. At a meeting held last ening in the Town Hall fives of the. various clubs of town were appointed to form the executive of the Wingham Athletic Association. Mr. Frank Sturdy was named Pres­ ident and other officers will be chos­ en by this executive at their meeting Thursday night. 40, St. B. cd C. B. aid of his of pliers, wandered Purchased Farm Mr. Charles Carter, of East Wawa­ nosh, has purchased the farm of Mr. Wm. Wellings, north half lot con. 12, East Wawanosh.-, St. Paul’s W. A. The Women’s Association of Paul’s Anglican Church, held a prayer meeting at the home of Mrs. George Allen on Thursday last. The meeting opened with a hymn and prayer by the Rector. Sewing was done during the afternoon and the third chapter of the Study Book was read by Mrs. A. Hutson. A dainty lunch was serv- by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Nicholas, Mrs. G. Kidd, Mrs. A. Hutson and Mrs. .E. J. Nash. Cat Caught in Drain Pipe On Friday morning a cat’s curios­ ity nearly cost its life. A section of drain pipe at the home of David Mc- ‘Gill had become dislodged and fell to the ground. A big white cat pok­ ed its head into one end of it to see what it could see. But, alas, when it tried to back away its head was held firmly. Gordon Davidson hap­ pened along and with the brother, Bill, and a pair released the animal which away in a dazed condition. Successful Donation Tea On Friday afternoon the Ladies’ Auxiliary to Wingham General Hos­ pital held a donation tea at the home of Mrs. W. W. Armstrong, which was Well attended. Mrs. John Gibbons and Mrs. (Dr.) R. L. Stewart poured tea arid during the afternoon Miss Mary King played several pleasing- selections on the violin accompanied by Mrs. G. C. Hanna at the piano. Many useful articles were received al­ so some donations of money, and the society take this opportunity of thank­ ing the ladies of the town for their splendid support. United Church Y. P. U, The regular meeting of the Y. I’. U. of the United Church was held on Monday evening with Hazel Wilson, the president in charge. The meeting opened with a hymn and the ‘Lord’s Prayer. The worship period was led by Rosella Gallaher. “Just as I Am” was sung and Margaret Aitken led in prayer. The scripture reading was taken by Ruth Nethery and a chapter from the study book was in charge of Cora Gannet. Charlie Weilwood favored with a piano solo and Rev. Mr. Anderson gave a very interesting talk on “Public Speaking.” Ruth Neth­ ery led in the recreation period. The Climbers Group served lunch and the meeting closed with the form­ ing of the Friendship Circle, , the Vesper Hymn and the Benediction. JUBILEE CURLING MEDAL FOUND Was Won by Wingham in 1888. Donated by Royal Caledonian Club, of Scotland. The early days of curling’in Wing­ ham is the subject of much conver­ sation this last week as a curling medal which was competed for fifty years ago has turned up and may once again get back into competition. The medal is of bronze and is three inches in. diameter; on one side is the name,, Royal Caledonian Club, which is .the parent curling club, and the crest of the club and the date 1888. On the reverse side, Scotch curlers are playing on a lake and the inscription, Wingham from Listowel, appears, below this also-7 two home­ made Scottish brooms arid two curl­ ing stones. At the time of the Queen Victoria Jubilee in 1888 medals such as these were sent out to Ontario by the Roy­ al Caledonian Club i of Scotland' for competition in districts much similar to the present Ontario Tankard dis­ tricts. Each district competed and each club entered two teams. The final games in this district were play­ ed at Listowel, Wingham curlers com­ ing out on top. The players were: John Dinsley, Sextus Kent, John Hanna, Walter Scott, John Neelands, James Duffield, Nelson Griffin and. J. I PAVEMENT INTO Inglis. ' For several years this medal was in possession of Ed. Dinsley and then it was put up for points competition among the "members of the club. The late Frank Paterson won it several times and he kept it until he died. Two weeks ago the late Mr. Pater­ son’s son, Ken, was in Dr. J. R. Mac­ Donald’s office and the Doctor made inquiries about this medal and as a result Miss Lil Paterson, of Brussels, who has had the medal since her fa­ ther’s death, gave it'to Dr. MacDon­ ald. Dr. MacDonald is turning the med­ al over to thd local Curling Club arid this ancient medal may be again a coveted curling prize... Gen- their Gift Appreciated The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the eral Hospital"* wish to express appreciation to Capt. W. J. Adams, proprietor of the Lyceum Theatre, for his recent generous donation. City Mission Y.P.A. - A very pleasing and instructive pro­ gram was presented by the Y.P.A. at the City Mission last Friday even­ ing, representing a Radio Program, which was acted in the Class Room unseen by the audience, consisting of vocal and instrumental sacred music, Scripture readings and Bible sketches under the leadership of Misses teller and Deddles. Hos- HIGHLIGHTS OF HEPBURN BUDGET Ontario will finish the fiscal year, March 31, 1937, with a surplus of $7,- 347,729.73 (10 months actual and two months estimated.) A year ago Prem­ ier Hepburn reported a deficit of $13,- 496,609.07. 'Mr. Hepburn budgeted an estimat­ ed surplus of $2,282,905.62 for the new fiscal year ending March 31,1938. A year ago he budgeted an estimat­ ed surplus of $597,958.64. Amusement tax will be abolished for the first time since the Great War, effective June 1. Commercial motor license fees will be reduced 25%. ' The province will pay to every municipality in Ontario a subsidy of one mill on the dollar of rateable as-* sessment for general municipal pur­ poses. (This will mean about $1100 to Wingham citizens.) In 1937-38 the Government will spend $2,650,000 in constructing and adding to Ontario mental hospitals. Succession duties revenues of liiore than $J6,000,000 highest in history, made up the largest single contribu­ tion to thtc treasury in 1936-37. Estimated ordinary revenue for coming fiscal year, $98,840,324.20; es­ timated expenditure, including unem­ ployment relief, $92,566,418.58, Capital receipts for the current fis­ cal year wa« estimated at $44,431,714.- 93, including loan repayments by the Ontario- Hydro-Electric Commission. Mr. Hepburn announced reduction in the funded debt of $26,160,355.10 to $567,052,000.31. He estimated re­ duction in the gross debt of $32,046,- 026.10 to $656,611,588.57. FINE CONCERT GIVEN BY CHOIRS■ ' ' ■ ”...T splendid Musical Concert Given the United Church. in of < The concert given by the choir the United Church and the Junior Choir on Friday evening, was thor­ oughly enjoyed by a fair sized ’aud­ ience. Rev. J. F. Anderson was chair­ man. The concert opened with the singing of "God Save the King” and the following program was introduc- by the chairman. Chorus "Life Time is Working Time"; children’s chorus "Children Pray This Love to Cherish”; duet, “Oh, Dry Those Tears,” by Miss M. Partushek and Mrs, W. B. McCool; solo, “Growing” by Marion Irwin; choir, “Annie Laurie”; cornet duet by Carl McKay and Norman Hall; or­ gan and piano duet, Miss Tena Reid and Miss Velma Wheeler; children’s chorus, "Angel Voices”; choir, “The Village Blacksmith”; duet “Come to the Fair,” by Miss M. Partushek and Mrs. W. B. McCool; children’s chorus "Flow Gently Sweet Afton”; choir, "Rule Britannia”; chorus “Sunshine and Rain”; organ and piano duet, Miss Tena Reid and Miss Velma Wheeler. All-told about seventy took part in this very pleasing entertain­ ment. WINGHAM THIS YEAR u ... ------ Highway No. 4, from the 6th of Morris to Wingham, will be paved this year, according to a telegram we received from Mr. Charles A. Robert­ son, M.L.A. Mr. Robertson's telegram was as follows: Pavement assured into Wing­ ham, nothing definite re east and west road being assured. Tonsils Removed Mr. T. Y. Smith underwent an op­ eration for the removal of his tonsils in Wingham General Hospital Wed­ nesday of last week. Attended Temperance Convention Mr. R. H. Lloyd, Rev. Kenneth MacLean, Mr. Merryweather, Mrs. R. J. Tindall and Mrs. H. F. McGee at­ tended the convention of the Ontario Temperance Federation which was held in Toronto on Thursday last. New Minister Takes Up Residence Rev. E. M, Loney, newly appoint­ ed pastor of John St. Baptist Church, his wife and family, took up residence in town on Wednesday last week. They are residing in the Davis house on Centre Street, On behalf of the citizens of Whigham we welcome them to our community. J Clinton Stops Elora The Clinton Colts arc one round nearer the Intermediate “B” O.H.A. championship. On Friday night they took Elora 3-2 in the Rock Canyon town and on Mojiday night at home won 8-4 to win the round 11-6. Clin­ ton have a right smart team and most of the fans in this district are pulling for them to win the championship this year. They have yet to meet some very stiff opposition, however. on re- Howie Morenz Passes Death chimed Howie Morenz Monday night Howie who was cupering in a Montreal Flospital from a broken leg he received on January 28, when he suddenly passed away of a heart attack. Howie was 34 years old and for years has been a star in the National Hockey League, in fact an idol of the fans not only in Mon­ treal but everywhere. He was known as the "Stratford Streak” as he play­ ed his hockey there before he went to the Canadians. He was born at Mitchell. Farmers Please Note In another column in this paper will be found an advertisement by the Department of Agriculture call­ ing attention to the danger of farm­ ers Using seed without having ger­ mination tests made of it. A careful perusal of this advertisement may be of very great value to many of our farmers. We know that most farm­ ers are particular about sowing good seed free from weed seeds and with a high germination test but some­ times these matters are left off until it is too near sowing time to have these tests properly made, and so this advertisement will just call their at­ tention to the necessity of having this work done in good time before seeding begins. WAWANOSH COUPLE 90 YEARS MARRIED Mr. and Mrs. Hector D. MacKay Celebrated Their Diamond Wedding Anniversary. On Sunday last Mr, and Mrs, Hec­ tor D„ MacKay, of East Wawanosh, were 60 years married and on Satur­ day evening a family dinner was held at their home in their honour. The evening was spent quietly talking of days gone by and enjoying a musical program. Mr. and Mrs. McKay recalled that the day they were married at Seaforth 60 years ago, was another such day as March 7th this year. The day was bright and mild in the morning but a misty rain falling during the after­ noon. Mr. MacKay said the winter of 1877 was much like the present one. There was practically no .sleigh­ ing during January, February and March but re recalled that there was considerable snow in April. Mr. MacKay, who is in his 90th year, was born at Inverness, Inver- nesshire, Scotland. When he was sev­ en years of age he boarded, with his parents, an old windjammer and sev­ en weeks later, landed at Nova Scotia. The family ’first settled at Zorra near Woodstock, but 10 years later mov­ ed to the 2nd concession of Culross. Mrs. MacKay was formerly Kath­ erine MacDonald and was born at Goderich. She is now in her 82nd year. As a child she also moved to Culross and in March 7th, 1877, she and Mr. MacKay journeyed to Sea­ forth and were married by Rev. Wm. Craig, of the Seaforth Anglican Church. The two attendants at the wedding were Rachel Shiell, later Mrs. C. McConnell, of Detroit, who passed on some years ago, and Mr. Alexander Kelly, formerly of Wing­ ham, but now residing at Swift rent, Sask. Mr. and Mrs. MacKay since ing to Culross, years ago, have residents of this district, and for the past 28 years have lived on the Wing­ ham-Whitechurch road. They both despite their many years, are enjoy­ ing good health and we, together with their many friends and acquaintances, extend congratulations and the wish that they will be spared to enjoy many more years of happy life to­ gether.' This’venerable couple have eleven children, Mrs. A. E. (Christena) Pur- don of Whitechurch; John A., of Wawota, Sask.; Mrs. J. (Sara) Mar­ kle, Kennedy, Sask.; Donald J., of Guelplu Charles of Dunnville; Mrs. G. (Catharine) Markle, Fletwode, Sask.; Mrs. R. (Annette) Mowbray, Whitechurch; Miss Bertha T., Strat­ ford; Angus A., missionary in Jhansi, India; H. Gordon, of Wingham, and Agnes at home. They also have 36 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchild­ ren. Six of the family were home ..for the diatn .nd wedding anniversary dinner but two years ago a family re-union was held at which all were present. Cur- com- been New Post Office 'for Lucknow In the Federal estimates for Pub­ lic Works for Western Ontario brought down in the House last week was $15,000 for a new Post Office in Lucknow. For some time the Se­ poy Town has been agitating for a now office and their efforts have fin­ ally met with success. ‘MOTHERING SUNDAY’ WAS OBSERVED At St. Paul’s Anglican Church the services on Sunday were in keeping with "Mothering Sunday” or Family Day. The celebration of the Holy Communion was held at 11 a.m., the service subject being the Holy Fam­ ily. An illustrated service was held for the children in the afternoon and at Evensong special music was rend­ ered by the Choir. The Rector prea­ ched on the subject of the "Church of Yesterday and the Church of 'To- Day.” At the conclusion of the evening service tea and simnel cake were serv­ ed in the Sunday School room to members of the congregation. According to an old tradition "Mothering Sunday” the children company their parents to the church and sit with them in the family pew. This was also a Sunday in the dim past when the people of old England went home to see their parents, es­ pecially the mother, They carried gifts and attended church with their parents. the on ac- GOFORTH HEAR MISSIONARY TALK Interesting Meeting of Goforth Aux­ iliary Held Thursday Evening The regular monthly meeting of the Goforth Auxiliary met at the* home of the president, Miss Ella Rae, on Thursday evening. After the opening hymn and pray­ er in unison the Scripture lesson,. taken by1-14, was played a which the delightful president the even- John 15, verses Mrs, Wild. Mrs, Piclcell piano solo after introduced the speaker of ing, Mrs,* Merryweather, a mission­ ary from the Soudan in Africa. Her first field was jn Northern Ni­ geria among a primitive pagan tribe of cannibals called the Tungalis- Af­ ter laboring here for many years she was rewarded by seeing many of these' black children being able to read the Bible" and spread the good news of the Gospel wherever they went. The speaker was then transferred to a girls' school at a place called. Washishi. There were 15 girls there when she went first but when she left twelve years later there were 50 girls. She now moved one thousand miles farther south and had to learn an­ other new and more 'difficult langu­ age. Here she .and her husband labor among the Mchamedans. They are hard people to approach but they have finally succeeded in establishing Jour* churches. In all these places the presence of leopards, snakes, the mosquito with, its burden ^of death, and the roars of lions at night bring these Missionar­ ies close to danger at all times, but under God’s protecting care they are able to carry on and spread the gos-. pel in that dark corner of the world. After thanking the speaker the president, called on Mrs. Kenneth MacLean who gave the closing pray­ er. The remainder of" the evening was spent ’in sewing the layette after which refreshments were served. i 119 Don’t Forget The Euchre and Dance on Wednes­ day, March 17th, in Sacred Heart Church. Jack Ernest’s Orchestra. Again Lease Golf Course The Alps Golf Club have leased for 1937 the Alps Golf Course from Mr. ' A. T. Nelles. This will be good news to the go fl enthusiasts. Last year was a very successful one for the club and plans will soon be under way to make 1937 a banner year. Eleven Received Third Degree A very interesting meeting of Maitland Lodge I.O.O.F. No. was held on Thursday evening last when the local Oddfellows’s degree team exemplified the third degree. There were eleven candidates, three local and eight from Teeswater. Fol­ lowing the work in the lodge room lunch was served and a social time enjoyed. Euchre Well Attended The Euchre held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday night under the auspices of the Wingham Ladies’ Lib­ eral Association was well attended. Thirty-one tables enjoyed the play. The winners were, Ladies, points, Mrs. Duncan Kennedy; lone hands, Mrs. Frank McCormick; Gentlemen, points, Wilfred Henry; lone hands, Robt. McKagite. Following the play the ladies of the association served a t delightful lunch. \ / Information Regarding Footgear Owing to the demand from England for Canadian leather, Boots and Shoes have advanced in price percentably during the last few months, and there is no evidence of change to lower prices in the near future—in fact high prices for Footwear cannot be avoided, when present stocks arc sold. Wcuare pleased to Inform our cust­ omers however, that we bought most of our Footwear for Spring business last fall and lor a while at least out prices will be practially the same as the prices that prevailed last year. We wish to direct your attention to NEW SPRING LINES of FOOT­ WEAR <hut are already in stock— Right up to-the-minute footwear at most moderate prices. As we write the weather is anything but Spring­ like, but Spring is “just around the corner” and you will need new shoes and we feel justified in saying that there is in < ur opinion "No Shoe Store in this part of Western Ontario” that san supply your needs better and give you as good, or better service than Willis* Shoo Store, Wingham. z