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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1916-03-30, Page 1?Rttin3 hant ,P Single Copies , Three Cents WINOUAM, ONT., THURSDAY, MARCH 3Qttl, 1916 tittaitrt THE WORK OF A GENIUS The Boat Made Over Twenty Years Ago By Robt. Bloomfield A three angst sailing voseel, life- boats, anchor, rapes, sails and 'every- thing complete le on exhibition in Jas. Walker's furniture store window. Some twenty or more years ago, We are told, this same boat was exhibited in Chas. Williams' drug store window Mr. W. D. Pringle s staff has furnished, (the store now occupied by W. J. three brave boys for the front. Greer.) Thin vessel which measures about 2 feet in length was made by the late Robert Bloomfield of the 1st line of Morrie who died about twelve years age, and at hie death it became the property of Mr. John Bloomfleld, who also deputed this life a few Officer (leo. Phippen purcha$g4 a. fine jersey cow from F. J. Hill, the jersey king, last week, Mr A. J. Ross and family have rented the house on John St. 'formerly occupied by E. 13, Walker. We are sorry to loose Mr. and Mrs. James Moon as residents of Wingham, they moved to Blyth last week. Mr. Alex Haucy, an employee of the 1Viugliant Flax Mill, is, we are sorry to report, at present under the doctor's care. Malty of'tlte large firms are putting into the pay envelopes of our single young men — Your country needs you—we do not," We understand that Pte. John Smith, formerly see,tion man of the G. T. R., who is tit training at England, has been seri- ously wounded. Mr. R, T. Cowell is opening up a music studio in the store one door north of Mc- Donald's barber shop, formerly occupied by Mrs, Runstedler. The regular monthly meeting of Auxil iary of the Wingham General Hospital wi.l be held in the council chamber on Monday, April 3, at 4:16 p.m. Capt. Herb. Campbell who is at present in charge of the' Wroxeter squad of the 101st is we understand making a favors. - able impression on his men. Mr. Robert McMurra.y informs us that he has on different occasions been plow- ing on the 17th of March, and he has seen the ground as dry as ashes on that date. The many friends of the Rev. T. Stan - nage Boyle, a former rector of St. Paul's EVERYBODY'S COLUMN church, Wingham, will be pleased to learn that he is leaving Trin'ty College to be- come head of Kings College, Windsor, N. S, Mr, John 1•Iewer received the sad news on Tuesday morning that his younger brother, Edward, had died at the family home Tilsonburg, alter being ill only a few days with pneumonna. Mr. Hewer left on 'Tuesday to attend the funeral, A business matt of town was last week advert ising for a mechanic (single man) A year ago he would have received twen- ty answers, but up to date this time he has received but one, and that not from a single, but from a married man, MayorMcKibbon bought a Wy:lis'Knight Car from the Wingham Overland Sales Co. This car.is Overland in type but it is equiped with a famous silent Knight mot - •or. It is considered by mature popular judgement to be in a class by itself. The many friends of Mr, John Sherrill, a former respected resident of Blyth, but now of London, will be pleased .to learn that he is still hale and hearty des- pite the fact that he is nearing his 97th. birthday. local items ss eaese Gold Fish givenaway at McKibben's Drug Store with Rexall purchases. Shoe sale for women, React ed on last page. W. H. Willis, Mr, Anthony Meehan of Turnberry, has enlistgd with the 101st, Mr. A. H. Wilford has purchased a Saxon Six car from J. S Debbie. Mr. John J. Casemore and family moo. ed to town on Monday. We welcome them, weeks ago. Mr. Robert Bloomfield a son of Mr. John Bloomfield, brought this boat to town and handed it to 'Mr. Abner Ooeens the other day, tel- ling him to offer it for sale and use the money for patriotic purposes. An offer of $10 has already been made for the boat. It is likely that numbered tickets will be sold and the lucky number drawn for, the money will most likely be spent in purchasing instruments for the 101st. Little did the late Mr, Bloomfield think wben he was making this boat, that it was designated to do its email bit in the winning of the fiercest war ever known. Pte. Russell Bloomfield of the Wing- ham detachment of the 101st, is a grandson. Medical Mad Starts Practice Dr. Root. Stewart has moved to town and will open up an office over 'Mr. Zurbrigg's studio. We welcome the Dr. and Mrs. Stewart to our town. Picture House Notes At the Picture House on Thursday and Friday,. March 80± and • 31st, William Fox presents " The Two Or- phans." This play is written and pro- duced from Hurst's edition by Herb- ert Branon with Theda Bara and William E. Shay. "The Two Orph- ans" well deserves the term "photo- . gay supreme." WANTED—A good, general Rant, good wages. Apply WfANTED—Maid wanted at once for general ll housework. Apply to MRS. C. M. WALK- er, 1' forginformation at ROOMS O Tr Apply ANTED—An Apprentice and an improver ▪ in Ladies and Gents tailoring. —E. 60 f WRITE, 1 VOR sale. Apply,rat to TILwagon oADVANCEod mare BURE•BRED JERSEY COW for sale, due to L freshen abotto April 4th. Apply for partic- ulars to TRE ADVANCE, pACANCIES FOR APPRENTICES to the 1 Furniture and Upholstering business. Apply at once to WALKER it CLEna. RICYOLE SEASON—Our stook of different Li makes of bicycles and accesso:iei will ar- rive too eaterrito your nwanttssi11 MERKLEio & MILLER. r A21, con. B. Rolnick Township he bonlee mi a earm. st of Wroxeter and one mile and a quarter west of Gerrie, consisting of 1031 acres. half acre young orchard, brink dwelling, bank barn 51x rid, a cleared, good well, well fenced. Apply for further particulars to WILLIAM R. MONT00atuv,Wrete, SALVES FOR SALE—I can supply your wants in Grade I-iolstein calves either sox from 3 days to 1 week old, one or a car load: nothing but good straight calves shipped No. 1 Marked Heifers 50 00 each: No. 2 Marked Heifers $5.t 0 each • bul s 51 each. Prices F 0, 11. Tillsonburg, Ont. Cash with order. Re - burg Ontoyal R. 3 k J. A. CAp11IAM, Til!son- EARDLESS SPRING WHEAT for sale— Marquis," known as the world's champ. Ion wheat, for which Seager Wheeler took the 411,000 prize. Ripens with oats, making a good Substitute for peas as a mixture, Limited quantity. Apply to Phone 2 62 A. K, Cola+,LAND Dissolution of Partnership As we have dissolved partnership all ao- Uardware Merchannts, Beogr'avee McCallum pastd on or before April 151h, to Duncan McCallum at Helgrave. PTE, JAs,11ICCALLLDI, triaisammarwriamm■hasslmess es1 CHRISTIE'S GROCERY PHONE 59 ."-=.2:22.:.'22.....------, Try Salmon1, At this time of the year fresh and cored fish are both bard to get and diifi• cult to keep. Choice British Columbia Brans( 2 Tins for 25c Superior Brand British Columbia 18e per Tin Half Pound Tina 10c per Tin 1 1 DEATH ROLL. REV. DU, GUNDY Rev. Joseph 11. Gundy, D. D„ for- merly pastor of Wingham. Methodist church, who eerved 61 years of active life in the minietry of the Methodist eburoh, died in his home, 21 Horn St„ $t. Thomas, on March 21th. He had been in failing health for some years, Dr. Gundy was born July 21, 1818, at Mountmellok, Ireland, and was a son of the late William Gundy, a metho- dist preacher, three of whose sons are also in the ministry. His education was received in St, Catharines Aca- demy and the University of Toronto, His first ministerial appointment was THE LATE REV. DR. GUNDY Owen Sound and he served in Mont- real, London, Sarnia, Windsor and several other towns in Ontario, and in June 1905, went to Grace Methodist Church, St. Thomas, He retired from the ministry six years ago. During bis pastorate in Wingham D:. Gundy made many warm friends. He was also a member of the first General Conference. On September 20, 1805, he married Miss Isabella, daughter of William Eveleigh of Cote St. Leonard near Montreal, who predeceased him. He leaves four sons—Charles R., this city; J. N. and J. F., both of Toronto, and W. 1,, of Windsor. Among those who attended the fun; eral in Exeter on Monday was Rev, J, W. Hibbert, Mrs. Wilbert Wellwood, Mr. W. J, Rowson, Mr. S. Bennett and Rev. Mr, Fear. Our attention was drawn one morning recently to a number of boys ranging from 6 to 12 years who were being drilled by a•stout little lad of possibly 10 sutn. triers, who judging by the way he was putting the boys through their exeercises cculd_handle a battalion with ease. Wingham and vicinity is undergoing a vast transfortnation from Winter to Spring. The river Maitland has over- flown its banks after a calm of several weeks and the ice is now on the rampage. Residents of Lower Winghant are begin- ning to be alarmed lest they should have atiother flood, Mr, J 0, Stewart, Real Estate Agent, completed the sale of Mr. Hewett's'pro- perty en William Street to Mr. Alex For- syth,.jr, and Mrs. alderson's cottage on John Street to Mr. John J. Casemore of Morris, who moved his household effects to town this week, Mrs. Alderson s many friends ovill regret to hear that she intends to move to Fergus and will make her home there in the fyture. Several availed themselves of the oppor• tunny of hearing the Rev, E. G. DXnlond of Wingham, in the Anglican church last Friday. His address on the lst Com- mandment was most practical and help. fol. ' 1 -Ie will continue this course of ad; dresses until Easter. They are, worth while hearing. All are welcome. These meetings are in connection with the spec• sal meetings held by Rev. Mr. Roberts every night until Easter. Air, Dymond will conduct the services this week on Thursday night instead of Friday. -Ford. what Record, Tungsten Lamps, 18 to 40 watts 25C Each Get Brillianceia d lledUCe yourBill 1 14011111111.1011111110 6111111111111111. die DAVID A. ANDERSON A bright young life passed away on Sunday in the person of David A, Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson of the 5th line of Morrie. He was nineteen years of age and had been under the doctor's care for mote than a year. The funeral was held to Brandon cemetery on Tuesday after- noon, Alex, will be much mieeed in the home circle and Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and family have the sympa thy of the community in their be- reavement, Church PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH' Regular church services will be 1ie1d In St. Andrew's Presbyterian Muth, next Sabbath at 11 a. m, and 7 p. m. The pastor, Bev. D. Fergie, will preach both morning and evening. St. Andrew's Lkdies Circle will meet on Friday evening of this week at 8 o'clock. On Monday evening, April 3;d, commencing at eight o'clock, the choir under the leadership of Mr. R. ,T. Cowell, will sing the sacred cantata entitled, "Olivet to Calvary"; This will lie preceeded with lantern yisas, illustrating the places and scenes 'e- lative to the cantata, As no effertkis being spared In the preparation, this. promises to be one of the best given by the choir. SALVATION ARMY Au At Home will be held in the Sal. vation Army Citadel on Monday.even. log next at 8 o'clock p. in. The child. ran of the Sabbath School, will xecsive their annual prizes and a good pp - gram will also be given. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH The Woman's Auxiliary will meet at 3 p. m, ou Thuraday in the Parleh Hall. The Ladies' Guild will Meet at 3 o'clock on Friday afternoon in the rectory. As this is the monthly meet- ing all the members are urgently re- quested to be present. Holy Communion next Sabbath 'at 11 o'clock, the rector, Rev. I3, G, Dy- mond, will preach on "Some "lessons from the war." Sunday school at 2.30 and Bible Class at 3 o'clock. METHODIST C1iUIiCH. There were twenty-three of Wing - ham's khaki dressed lads at the morn- ing service on Sunday. The Sunday School of thetMethodiet church are presenting their members who enlist, with , small pocket teeti- ments bound in khaki colored morocco. Superintendent F. Buchanan present- ed six of the boys with them last Sun• day and the remainder will be sent to the boys, Those who will receive them are: Sergt. E. S. Copeland Pte, Hugh Russel "• Leonard Brock " Arthur Newman Gunner George Howson Pte. Frank Galbraith " Wm. E. Helps " Bert Isard " Fred Manuel " Russell Salter " Norman Taylor " Ben Holland " Russell Bloomfield WILLIAM MARTIN Another pioneer resident of Turn• berry has gone to his E:ernal Home in the person of William Martin, who departed this life On Wednesday, Match 22nd, Deceased was born in Hull, England, over seventy y, ars ago and came with his parents to Canada, settling near Paris, when only nine years old. Atter residing there- about three years he came to Turn -- berry where he resided until his death and was held in high esteem by all his neighbors. He is survived by five sons, viz, ---Charles, William, David, Bert and Percy; also four daughters, Mrs, Shirteliffe, Mrs. Duncan Ander- eon, Mrs. Alex. Davidson and Miss Florence, The funeral was held to Wingham cemetery on Friday after noon and was largely attended, Rev, Mr. Hibbert, pastor of the Methodist Church, conducted the services at the house and grave. Sacred Cantata The Sacred Cantata "Worn Olivet to Calvary' that ill lading even in Andrew's Church on Monday evening by the choir under the direction of Mr. Covsell proMises to be one of thohe rare treats OM ere 60 enjoyed by alL he program will be further enhanced bo. the illustrated views given by Mr Perrie picturing the places whore the great Drama of Life VMS enacted Sliver collection at the door, Donned at 8 pan, New Arrivals in,'Tows Seventy-five Plymouth Rock chick. ens are expected at A. H. Wilford's warehcuee on Thursday of this week. Two Prairie -State incubators are be- ing operated. Farmers or anyone in- terested are invited to call and inspect the working of these machines. Large Gasoline Tank The largest gasoline tank ever seen in Wingham came to town by C.P.R. on Monday for A: M, Crawford's yew garage. It weighs about four tons and hada capacity of 10,000 gallons. Its diam. is 8 1 jet, circum. 26 feet, Mr, Crawford will have this tank put underground in his new garage, which will no doubt be one of the most up- to-date in Ontario, League Meets Officers The annual meeting of the ItIpworth League of the Methodist Ohureh was held on Monday night, the new oiftc• ere being ,elected as follows:— Preeident-•W. H. Willis • let Vice-President—M. Graham 2nd " —D. Mitchell 3rd ri --Mae Lloyd 4th rr —Prank Howson 5th.r '—B. Bennett --II. Buchanan Jun. Supt.-41rs. IGow Rectirditilg Secretary—W, Dow (tor -Secretary --fl. Davidson Treasurer—W, McCool Pianlet—Il:azel Brandon Dlitriot Rep. -13, Oruleksbaakr SOLDIER HAS FEET FROZEN Pte. Chas. Backus Loses Way in Swamp —Out All Night. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Transient Traders' License Raised from $5Q to $250 A special meeting of the towel coun- oil was held in the clerk's office on Tueedey evening, All members were present, Mayor McKibbon preeiding, Dr, Redmond addressed the council re the loeetion of the junk yard. No aotion was taken. Mr. Alex Young addressed the coun- cil regarding the drilling of a new salt well on the 12th con, of Wawanosh, He explained how the pump had fah len into the old well and it was there- fore rendered useless, and stated that. if the council would guarantee the debt which a new well would neves- estate be world repay them both the principal and interest. Moved by Reeve Mitchell and coun- cillor Patterson that the council have a by-law prepared as requested by Mr. Young and submit it to the ratepay- ers as soon as possible, Mr. Young to pay ell expenses of the voting,—Lost. Moved by Councillors Spotton and Iebieter that the town solicitor in con. junction with the finance cnmmitte prepare a by-law re guaranteeing Mr, Young's eipenditut'e of sinking well, By-law to be prepared for neat regular mooting of the council. Mr. Young to bear the cost of einking and by-law if he dues not proceed -with the work,— Carried, - Mr, A, M. Crawford asked the coun- cil for permission to place a gasoline tank between Patrick St, and hie own, property. Moved by Councillors Bink- ley and Gurney that Mr. Crawford's request be granted, but that same be supervised by the street committee.— Carried, The Waterworks and Electric Light Committee recommended the storing of supplies in the building near the town hall, to be rented from Mr, Geo. McKenzie, also that Chief Allen be given charge of the upper dam, Their report was adopted on motion of coup- cillors Patterson and Spotton. The Transient Traders License by- law was again brought to life and the advisability of raising the fee of $50 to $250 was discussed at some length. The reason for this is the fact that a Jew purposes opening up a. clothing store in the building lately occupied by Mies Carson. The $250 tax is to keep people from starting up and tak- ing a considerable amount of money ,out of town and then leaving before they are even compelled to pay a business tax. The money is refunded to them at the end of three years if they stay that long in business. It is merely a protection to the business men who pa y business taxes in town year after year. On the oth- er..hand it almost prohibits a man starting in business unless be has a fair capital and Iooking at it from this view point it is an injury to our town. , Pte. Chas. Backus, a Russian, who', enlisted from Ripley in the Huron Battalion, was taken to the hospital here on Wednesday with both feet frost bitten and suffering from 'tl, severe cold, It is presumed the t Elie sustained these ailments through be. coming lost in a swamp in the reginn of Teeswater, and that he had wand- ered around all Tuesday night, lie does not talk much English, He had gone out on Tuesday of last week to participate in the recruiting campaign, by which each soldier :in the Huron unit endeavored to secure other recruits, He had apparently undertaken to "cut through" the swatbp and lost hie way., lie was missed at the home where he is billeted and the armories Roti- Heal. Later ar�telephone message from Bob Austin apprised that a soldier 1 ad been wanderiug around in the swamp and seemed iu ttauble. A party left immediately and brought Backus back. Dr. Kennedy, medical officer of the 101st Battalion, has been itt at- tendance, and the patient is almost en. tirely recovered again, He was able to attend church on Sunday, WEBBING BELLS de A quiet but pretty wedding was tiol- Wingheen, on Wednesday afteenoen, March 29th, at four o'clock, when Miss ,Annie Pearl Deacon, daughtcr of Mr, and Mrs, Henry Dmcon of East W'au - anosh, Was united in nierriage to Mr. Joseph Alvin Aemetrong, son of Mr. George Armstrong of the 2nd con. of IVforris, The groom was assisted by Mr. Richard 11. Deacon and the brides- maid was Mies Helen May Deacer, brother ard sister of the bride, Rev, J. W. Hibbert performed the care. nsony, The happy couple will meke their home on the grootn's fine farm on the fith con, of Eset Wawariosh, The best wishes of a host of friends are extended to them, Moved, by Councillors Spotton and and Binkley that by-law 721 re Trans - lent Traders License Le amended by striking out the word $50 and substi- tuting therefore $24—Carried. Councillor Patterson and Reeve Mitehell opposing. MOved by Patterson and Isbister that the High School Board be, ad. vanced $3000 on levy, $1000 to be paid April 1st and $1000 to be paid May let. BIRTHS By-latv No. 754, a by-law to amend by-law No. 721 was read three times and finally passed on motion of Ceuta cillors Spotton and Gurney. Council adjourned and on invitation of Councillor Spotton eejoyed oyster feed at Waltneley's restatirant. L Personals Mr. John Hanna. was in Toronto for a few days this week, • Mr. Robert Groves spent the week end with friende la Ripley. Mr. Wilfred Jacques lett ou Tuesday moreing for the West, Mrs a. U. Stewart visited her daughter iu Mitchell this week, • • Miss Minnie Halliday is visitiug with friends in Toronto. R. M. Lindsay made a business trip to Toronto last week. Miss Annie McLean is spetding week with friends in Torotito. Miss Blanche Bennett is spending the \Welt with friends in Toront4. Mr. 0. V. Haydea spent. the weeksend with his mother in Fergus. Miss Frances Davis is visiti al her home in Exeter this -week. . Mr. Jas. Parr of Brussels, was town this week on business... A, Wilford made a bueiness trip to Toronto and Chesley this week. Mr. Homer spendiug lista of this weelt with friends in °wee Sound. Miss Gladys Webb spent et few' days this week at her home in.St„ * Miss A. Dandy lefi att Monday for Fordwieh where she will teeelh in the Pub- lic School for the balance of Ole terne Mrs' Geo. Jacques and Mile daughter visited with friends in Clinton this week. Mrs. Leaky, -of Kincardineesuas a visitor at her parental home in towet laat week. after spending the winter with *lends at Mrs, Lawretice has retuened to town Mr. Beth McWilliams tif Dutisdalk. is McGee, speeding a few days with Pe. 9, at id Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. J. r. Ctandell anei Miss Ada Laundy visited friends in Bleeth en Sunday. Mr. W. Rogers of Listowel, spent the week end with hie; brother Mr. Aim Rogers. WE WILL FIGHT TILL THE VICTORY IS WON This splendid, new patriotic song is composed (bOth words and music) by our esteetned toWnsman, Mr. W. H. Willis, and is dedicated to the boys of the 161st Huron Battalion, We are true and loyal Britons, We are British titre' and thro'. We will fight for Kieg and Coutdry, Fight e'en tho' our numbers few. Maybe come thro' scourge of Battle Even tho' our livea we give, Sootier die for King and Country, Than for German Kaiser liVe. CHORUS We will fight till the battle& coSer, We will fight till the viedry won, Newt. falter for end moment, Never sheathing sword or gun. For With God as our Director, Ile our footsteps hue will guide'. With a long loucl shout, We the roc, will rout, Then in peace in our.homes abide. We will bide. Remember frightful carnage wrought, When Belgians fought and died, When rnotbers with their rhildren dear Were slatutittered side by side. Could Britons true stand idly tee And see such crime and woe, We never could, we never will, No matter who the foe. We have no hatred in our breasts, This life's too short for hate; But we deny that might is right, The Kaiser's big mistake, And the" it tuatebe ritsla and good, Our enemies 46 love, Our duty plain is that we figliti 'Our righteous ecto. to .prowei March 17th, to Pte. mid Mrs, Wm, Elliott, a daughter, Suommoox—In Hullett Township, on Monds.Y, March 20th, te Mr, and in town Mrs. Alderson moved,hre household et. fects to Fergus this week, where she wilt: in future reside. Miss Millie Nicholls was in Luoknow last week visiting with her friend Miss Belle Howe. Miss Veleta Caruth 'spent a couple of weeks in Lucknow, the guest ef Mrs. David Thompson. Mr. Melvin Hammond of -Vancouver, B. Elliott last week. Subscriptions; SIM per year. INSTITUTE BOX SOCIAL Very Successful Entertainment—Council of Turnberry Grant $40 The Wingham Branch of the Wo- man's Institute hold a delightful ent- tertaintneut and box social in the Council (number on sJeuesclay evening, Ladies took boxes and gentlemen paid 25 cents adnilesion, whieh entitled them to a ticket which corresponded with the number of a box. Mrs. Geo, Cruickshank, Preeident of the Institute, acted in the capacity of chairnaau and called the meeting to order, aftet which all joined in singing "The Maple Leaf." An excellent pro- gram was well rendared and much en- joyed by those present. Mr. Cowell gave an excellent instrumental on the piano. Readings were given by Mre. Thos. Rowers, Master llra Hardy, Mr, Herb. Jobb, Mime May Passmore, Mas- ter Leelie Deans and little Mies Eve- lyn Milne, te tot of about seven, who was rousingly encored. Solos were rendered in their usual good style by Mime jean Van Norman, Mary Cur- rie and Eva Patterson :and by Mr. Weir Elliott; also a duet by Miss Van Norman and Mr. Elliott. • After the program the boxes were distributed and a social hour spent while the good things were being par- taken of. The holder of the lucky ticket, number 207, which eecured the autograph quilt, was little Miss Geor- gia Bowers, daughter of Mr. aud Mrs, Thos. Bowers. The pleasant evening was brought to a close by all present standing and singing the National The proceeds tunouuted to $11, and the autograph quilt brought over $100; about $05 was secured from theetames 'and in the neighborhood of $40 from the sale of tickets. Tile ladies are grateful te the Turuberry Council for their donation of $10, which was vot- ed to the Institute at their last meet- ing held on Monday of this week. The ladies of the Institute also wish to thank the friend who donated $2, Mr. Walkley of Athens, Mich., is visit, ing with his daughter, Mrs. (Dr,) J. Ar Fox, Diagonal Road. 'Mr. Chester of Georgetown has secur- ed the position of operator at the G.T. Re station, We welcome Mr. and Mrs.si Chester to town. Mrs, Jack Mason and Miss Emily Mame! visited at the tormer's home in Teeswatete for a few days last week, Mr. A. Rumball, who has been spending the winter at Wing -Ilene -was in town 0U- Sunday.—Clintoti New Era. and Mrs. Rogers, of London, spent the• Week end with Mr, John ROgers. Nurse Maud Manua spent the week -end at her home here bidding lier friends good•bye be4ore sailing tier France. Mr. Will Haines of Toeonlo, is spending a few days at the home of his parents, Mrs. W. Bisbee ot London, formerly ot Wingham, was in town thiaweek, atteted- tending the funeral of her uncle, the late Mr. Martin, Mr. Lloyd Hewer returned trom Tome. to on Tuesday svhere he went last we,ek with the intention of joining an oversets battery, but was rejected. Miss Annie Griffin of Toronto spent ov- er Sunday in town at the home of her par - eels, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Griffin, prior to her leaving for New York, sr/here she will take a post graduate course in nursing. PA.TRIOTIC NOTES The Society acknowledges with thanks the following donations—Mies E. Cornyn $6, the proceeds of her proceeds of her patriotic tea. There is still great need for old cotton with asll gems removed for dressings, new co,tton for bandages, mouth wipes, of Ivospital eupplies. The ladies are preporing to make a elliptuent early in the cieuning week; all lcuitting and aewin. completed is requested to be returneel. We dill have a splendid supplyne 'gam on hand and anyone by Mica :Feseaub, convenor of yarn comtuittee, corner of John a,nd Minnie Streets. Bear its mind the date of our regu- lar mouthity meeting, which is April 7th, and as there is to be the election of officers we wish every member and any who are interested iu the work to lie present. Ur. Frank Frankunt has moved into the rilce home that was once owned by the late Adam Reid. Mr. Wells will move in- to the house vacated by Mr. j. A. Hartnale who i$ employed Mr- Frankutn. with Mr. bore hat. moved his family to town from Guelph and taken up their resi. dance in the north half of Mr, Ales: Reicie, house on Centre Street, Welcome to Mr, and Mrs. A. P. Wattcrworth hese moved to London where Mr. Watterworth has had a promotion in bie positiota We egret vety much to lose them but we MT: all looking forward to an advancement. Good luck and beet nishee go with them. Messrs, Seymour Thornton °Nowa and William and Anson Thornton of Bluevale. were in Salford, Oeford County, attending the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. Wilford, which took place on Friday of last neck. Pte, Leo. Brock', of the 71st, was at hie home hem for a couple of daye last wks•T Tide will be his last seek before stossure; to nurope. May itie voyage he croesned ions hero. Privates and Butters/ &Tont a Couple of daYst at the home of their pat'. ents last week.. it being Net II nuttery final visit as the 71st is going overseat bee of the 1.78rd Highland. VattLtlittt nov.. Does your head ache?‘ Are distant objects in - Do your eyes burn or water when reading? If so, you nood glasses .Examination Free 'Most modern methods of testin All styles- of spectacles All styles of eyeglasees Glasses supplied only when needed Two graduate opticians of ex. perience in charge of our op- tical department Satisfaction Guaranteed - Prices Moderate iL W. MOKIDDOI DRUGGIST & OPTICIAN Tickets, Phone 53. oc00000000000000000if000000 GRADUATION EXERCISES The Wingham General Hoepital was the scene of a pleasant function on Friday evening of last week when the graduating nurses, Miss Cooper of ad./Linton, and Miss Little of Denileld, ' Were presented with their diplomas tee td medals. About thirty-five guests, Jae lading the directors and their , Naive ts, the resident clergy and their ; 'wive, A, business inen and members of f' the Le ',dies' Hospital Auxiliary, were eluding an, nausical ; dent, aa ly filled the chair. A short Dymond and program was rendered, in. instrumental selection by lrorwl,e,11 and solos by Mrs. mMorn. Rd 'and* tPe deGrirtif. an. Addresses turd. Dr. Stewart prek wwienr ea:di vtehne pbt:eMv:s1Reve, Hibbert, Dy. vaduating nurses 13, als, which pere dona: presented to the ented the med. The diplomas Ws appreeiated by all. 0:- itS1,7. evII .r: 4.14:: . greatly dainty dies' Auixliary; after es7t.Dr'si. After the pleatmut met 11358 mit Hibbert read the Floret, 'ea "`13"--* Matthews and staff tensed o eeedings had come to an re l''' -- midnight dinner, which wee e he many friends of Mr, Wilfred A Laughlin will be sorry to hear that he very sick in Toronto. 111re. MeLaughlitS, went to the city oa Mouday. Mr. and Alt b. John 111;CA-eight and' lams ily moved on Saturday to their new home en the 10th con. of Lima. Mr. and Mre, MeCreight wets: resieents of Con, 13, Turnberry, for a long time and will be greatly missed by the ild neighbors who speak highly of them, Mi. MeCreight lived in the %Unity of Whitechurelt all hie nu. Arthur :!:.'eventate of the 'ilst, srent a few dayo last week with hie trice& in taniug on Saturday to joits hie battalion before. they left for everceae, Arthur seas coo ef le tut of de who paeseel his final 1..Mact staff. of 'which 1:0 wan a rnent. tor, presented him with a beautiful. evrist The days that tey Men's solea have come, Will yours stand the Gpring slush test • Our splendid $4;00 and $$.00 Calf Shoes won't let In two. a suspicion of deism, The best of Viet Kid, and kialf leathers, in all widthe and sizes) made on the new Spring lasts, Shoes iu town, or out of town eau be found right hero. We're out for the Melee Shoe trade and we want to interview every wan who ham a Shoe need of any sort, Money back or a new pair, if anything goes wrong. W. J. GREER THE SHOE MAN c00000000moceoormeeseeeoe _. r...................." 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