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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1916-04-13, Page 1Delaware, Lackawan- na, and Western Coal, rat W- .Company's Or or 1. Lnl allY fi P or or IScranton .., ICOALIWo eau supply the very hestcoal for any purpose. 2: liigileA <a�1: !rlc,C., paid rot, Pt; all, ,v, ht s u � c ' d f log:,, In loon Este at the oflitPc of Por - THE ADVANCE IA "OqUII to do the nenteet end beat corm amide,rl printing, ouch BlllhrtaRa, atetepcntaCetelogues, 3ills,ovCinsob Rrintingrl le s. loomeaormommommour fir Single Copies • Three Cents ENTERTAIN SOLDIERS A Pleasant Evening Spent at the Armouries. The membere of the Women's Insti- tute and their huebande were "At Home to the soldier lads and their wlvee and friends at the Armouries on Monday evening, Mt', John F. Groves acted as chairman in hie usual happy manner, and the gathering op. ened their pleasant evening by all joining in the singing of " The Maple Leaf." The programme consisted of readings by Mr. R. A. Currie, Pte. Jae. Penrose and Mrs. Bowers; solos by Mrs. W. H, Willis, Sergt, Wm. Windsor and Mr. F. J. Hill, and in- strumental selections by rtes. Fly and Haines on the violin and harp and Plea. Gander and Tompkins with the bones and -mouth organ. Mr. Willie presided at the piano. Major Sinclair, on behalf of the sol- diers, thanked the members of the In- stitute and their president, Mre. Geo. Cruickebanke, for their kindness and hospitality, The remainder of the program was lunch and the ladies filled the tables and men till they fairly groaned with 'the many good things provided. Presentation of Certificates , On-Stlnday, April 2, during the ses- sion of the Methodist S. S. the certifi- cater gained by the members of the Teacher Training Claes were present- ed. These certificates were awarded on the results of the examination tak- en by the members of the class, about Feb. 1, on the section of the work in the course devoted to " The Teacher," and of the thirteen candidates who wrote, four obtained one hundred per cent and all the others obtained over eighty per cent. The names of the successful eandi. dates area-eMrs, W. J. Grc3r, G. R. Smith, Mise Lizzie Johne, Miss Blanche Bennett, Miss Edna James, Mies Greta Robinson, Thomas Arm. strong, Victor Johnston, Mise Annie Lloyd, Mies Minnie Barber, Mies Stel- la Jame®, Mise Florence Imlay, Mise Sadie Devidoon. This class was organized in Jan. 1915 and two sections of the work are now Completed and a considerable portion d 1 P e of the third has been covered. The whale class is to be congratulate ed on their excellent work and 'special credit must be given to the capable teacher, Mrs. W. J. Greer. Mourns Death of Aged Partner Mr. Lewis Hineeliffe an aged and respected resident of Stratford, and father of Pte. Harry Hinecliffe of AVingham, while suffering a melan- choly spell tried to set fire to a bundle of papers in hie home, and had not neighbor, interfered would doubtless have been burned to death. Mr. Hip. ecliffe's case is a particularly sad one. His wife dropped dead in the J. A. Duggan store some weeks ago. Four sons are doing their part nobly for the empire as soldiers of -the Ring. The aged father's loneliness has t:iuched the hearts of all his neighbors and friends. EVERYBODY'S COLUMN FVRNfSRED BED ROOMS Tn LET -Apply for information at Toe ADvesa s. WANTED—An Apprentice and an improver in Ladies and Gents tailor ing, —E. 0 wi;ti'rn. tf 'E GGS WANTED—highest Prices. — W. J, ARMOUR, Wingham. IPO RENT—House with garden and stable by l theist of Ma). Applyto JOHN ROGERS. 4 Iiet WANTED. -Good girl foe generat house U work. No washing. AppInto Mae. J. W.MoRinnore, flp SiiMEN•--Let TanADvANcs print your TOMO dards. Prides the lowest Satiefeo. tion guaranteed. Several horse cuts to choose from. WANTED—Man or Boy as Organ Pumper in as StAndrew's Presbyterian Cloaco. Sal- ary526.00 por year. For duties and particu- lars apply to Josh RITCHIE, Secy. seOUSE AND LOT Fent SALE—A good ten. " roomed houao for sale. If not sold, van bo rented, Apply to 2t F. McCowNuna, Josephine St. GIRL WANTED FOR OFFICE WORK with knowledge Of stenographic work Apply in writing, stating wages and experience to THE WIIIIAM DAVIESCO. AIM WANTED FOlt THE KANDY KIT. CIIEN: apply at the store, VACUUM CLEANER No STOVE TRUCK ▪ to rent, either 10 ants por hour; minimum charge for Vacuum Cleaver, 60 cents, Apply to W. J. Bonen. fICYOLE SEASON -'Our stook of different maof kes illlall sirive butApriwhetwewiboinp. etold to calor to your wants.—S. Mentssev SUCTION SALE—Ass have sold say grocerii 4 stook I will offer for stilebypublic auction tlx dreg dandy April otherr at all salso horse aid Watery. ries, �r. It Macon, Peep. T. It, -Battlem , Auc IG Sd sl-,-ttltttohisft MOM tarn thorench. bred vv/widetto 'h -tts, Ilredte.rte stook, 1100 to,42.00a Mtt t •Worth tiv io e that vines pwant eettiq hens. it pay ILn gooh ny that are good setters and g mouser& Leave word at Ballegbee sore. one 1a;enn, TAt,t lit FOIL SALE 13Y` AUCTION— s' That ppurebred Clydesdale imported :Stan lion' Pride of litchi!" wilt be offered for talo at rho Exchange Hotel Stables on Saturday,. Appril Ieth. This home is jet black with four waita feet and whlto etripo on face. No re. psrve.-B. Boaters Proprietor, T. R. 13ras NETT, Attottoneer. IRkJLE PROP1IRTY for sale In tho • Tawe of Wingham,. containing About 1180- re/rot ia0- reeof oholoe poli. On the ntentleee aro situat- ed Mowed franks house with electrt Ml a goodo and soft water; alga a never tights. hat't�33r. now smarms ambles 22x80, �N11 h {ranee top. A 1)0 1;- U fold at one.. Apply to R J,' (i, brgS%AET, Winghatn, Ontr cy ingbant (Udmurt MILITARY DAY Personals o to • was in"OPOtlI. l Elliott 1 Mr 13 few days last week. Mrs."Jas. Weir is at present confined to her bed through illness Mrs, P Brown of Clifford, visited with friends in town this week, Mr. and Mrs T. C. King and children are spending a few days in Toronto, Miss Huntley and Miss Margaret Van Norman spent a few days in Toronto, Mrs. Joseph Guest and Miss Verna Guest visited with friends .in Clinton last Week. Miss May Ensign has returned to her home in Lochalsh owing to the illness of her mother. Mrs H, E. Isard and Mrs. liurwash are visiting with friends in Paisley and Port Elgin. - Miss Mable Bennett of Walton, spent the week end at the home of her uncle, Mr. S. Bennett. • Messrs. Dudley Holmes and A, H. Musgrove, M.L.A., were in Ottawa on business this week, Miss Della Harris of 'Walton, spent a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Deem, Diagonal Road. Miss Jean Van Norman visited in Lon. don for a few days at the hone of her friend, Miss Laura Rich, Dt', and Mrs. W. J. McLean of Toronto are visiting at the home of Mrs. M. Mc- Lean, Catherine Street. - Mrs. C Doubledee, of Stratford, is spending a few weeks in town with her son, Mr. Walter Doubledee, Maple St, Mn and Mrs. H. 13 Elliott and Miss Grace Greer went to Stratford on Wed- nesday to attend the wedding of a rela- tive. - Mrs, Arthur Kuight, nee Mary Monk, who has been visiting her parents for the last two weeks, has returned to her home in Toronto. Gunner Geo-ge Howson and Lieut. 5. C Howson of Toronto, spent over Sun- day with their parents, Mr. and 41rs,W J. Howson, John St Mr, J lin S. Morgan purchased through Mr. J, G. Stewart the property of Miss Boyd on Patrick Street. and intends mov- ing there in the near future. Mrs o on 0 McLaughlin went t Toronto nto g 0 Monday, She will return accompanied by her son, Wilfred, who is improving slowly after his recent illness. Mrs. LViil Monahan and .little daughter Jean, of London, have been visiting her payouts, Mr. and Mrs. John Monk, They returned to their Home Saturday. Mr, Percy Kerr of London, spent a few days w,th his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr, Lower Wingham. Percy has enl.sted to fight for King and Country. Mrs. P. Cornwall of Wroxeter -spent the week -end in Clinton with her - husband, Sergi. P Cornwall, who is taking the N. C. O. Course at the School of instruction, Mr, and Mrs Edgar Pattison attended the wedding of the latter's sister, Miss Lena Glousher, and Mr, George Alcock, at the family residence in Hullett on Wed- nesday. Mrs. Alex Hunter and Mrs. Dr. J. M. Moore of Brussels, were visitors in town on Saturday. The latter sails for Eng- land in about two weeks. Mr . Moore is a sister of t11 r. 11. A. Hunter, foreman of THE ADVANCE. Mrs Chas Campbell is at Gravenhurst visiting with her sister, Miss Inch. who is teported very ill Miss Inch has many friouds in time who will regret to hear of her sickness ' Nurse Annie Elliott 1' ort of the Woodstock Hospital was up for a few days owing to he Serious illness of her grandmother, Mrs. Andrew Linklater, who, we are pleased to state, is improving in health, Mrs. Rev. J. W. Ilibbert is visiting for a few days at the home of her parents in 'Harrietsville. A family gathering is be. ing held to bid good-bye to their nephew, Pte. Carl Law, who leaves this week for the front with the Royal Canadian Artil lery. Meredith Rogers. son of Mr, and Mrs. John Rogers. town, who has been work- ing in Detroit for some time, left last woek for Alaska. Mert's many friends trust that he will have a safe and pleasant journey and be successful in Iris venture in the far away fields of Alaska. Lodge of instruction Maitland Lodge 1. 0, 0, P. roams will be the scene of a lodge of instruc- tion on Good Friday afternoon and vening, April 21st. Dungannon, Brussels, Myth and Wingbam degree ?earns will participate inthe work. a p All Oddfellowa are cordially invited to attend, Lacrosse Organization A well attended meeting was held in the council chamber- r on Tuesday evening for the purose of organizing a Iaeroese team for the coming season, !lir. L. Kennedy the retiring preeldent reviewed the last year's work and f he ouerees achieved by last year's "Huron Oaks". The newly elected ofllcere are: Hon, rtes.- -W. R. Dyer. President -el J, Cunningham, Secretary --Peter Deane, Treasurer—W. 11. Gurney. Manager—T. D. lioltneef. Iyiceout v itl b (I o of rt51 t t e e-3. J, fn, Groves, R. Wagner, J, Phalen, d, A. Out rle arid' J, J, Uu'vif. The 161st Military Band will Furnish the Music A iuilitary day will be held in Whig - ham on Tuesday, April 18th, when the detachments of the 161st from Wroxeter, Brussels and Blyth will drill in Wingharn, The splendid mil- itary baud will also he here from Clin- ton tend will furnish music for drills and parades. At two o'clock, the sold- iers, headed by the 161st band, will march to the park where an exhibition company drill will take plaoe, after which an exhibition physical drill will be put on, At 4 o'clock a March past and at 4.30 the troops will parade from the park down Main street, In the evening a large recruiting meeting will be held in the town hall and will be addreesed by Capt. Danoey and other speakers. The 161st band of 30 pieces will assist with the pro. gram. The Ladies' Patriotic Society are providing for the comfort of the sold- iers, billeting them in private homes. The visiting detachments aecompan- ied by Wingham will leave on the early train on the 19 h for Brussels where a similar day will be spent. The boys accompanied by the band will arrive home on the 9.15 train on Wednesday cussing and march down Josephine 5t. The Blyth detachment will march from Brussels to Walton and take the 0. P. R. train from there to B1ytb. DEATH ROLL HOWAILD SPENCER There pa cad away in Culross on Fri- day, April 7, Mr. Howard Spencer, at the age of 73. Deceased had been ill for some time and his death was not unexpected. b'or some years the fam- ily lived in Whiteehureh but moved recently to Culross. Besides his wid- ow four daughters and two sons sur vive. The funeral on Saturday to Wioghatn c6metery was conducted by Rev. Mr. Penrose, nano MUNDY Word was received here on Monday of the death of Mr. Fred Mundy, brother of Mr. Harry Mundy of town Mr, Mundy was a respected resident of Woodstock for over twenty years. Mr. Harry Mundy and eon Mr. Roy Mundy left on Monday for Wood - stook to stteud the funeral. Deceased visited his relatives in Wingham a short time ago. (iLADTS FLl.atlnu1 Mr, Albert Fleming of town received word of the death of his niece, (:Gladys Fleming, at the home of her parents e:a Smith's Falls on March 'diet, Shi was in her 20111 year. and contracted a cold last fall which finally ended in pneumonia. They family lived for a number of years at Lueknow. Her father Wesley Fleming is a twin brother of our esteemed citizen Albert Fleming. Mils. TIIos. K LINKLATER Word has been received here of the death on Saturday last at Burnhani Sask., of Mrs. Thos. K, Linklater, The deceased is a former old and high- y res pettedresident of East Wawa. cosh. ELLA. FALLis Only a few mrnutee after the mourn., ere arrived home from attending the funeral of her sister, Gertrude, en Wednesday• last, Elle Falba cross- ed to the Brighter Shore. Yet they seems nothing unnatural in that for t two WO s' tHCBTe were constantly to• gether, The girls contracted measles which developed into pneumonia and proved fatal. They were both bright young women and will be greatly mis- sed in the home and at the glove fac- tory by their associates where they were favorites. Ella who was in her 20 h year had been in the employ of W. D. Pringle for some time and was known by all her friends a3a kind and thoughtful girl, The funeral was held to Wingham cemetery en %+'r:day last and the same young men acted as pallbearers who were pall -bearers a couple of days previous at the funeral of her sister. Rev. E. G Dymond conducted the services at the house and grave, Mr. Pringle end his em. ployees contributed beautiful large wreaths at both funerals. The sorrowing mother, brothers and Sisters have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends, Hutur McDuosTII2 The subject of this sketch was born in Scotland, but when a boy came with hie parents to West Wawnnosh where ho has resided in the vicinity of St. Helens for about fifty years. are, Some weeks ago while chopping in the bush a tree fell on him and he passed away from the effects on Saturday, April A tl 8th. Mr, Mo0rostie was (31 years of ago and was collector of takes of West Wawanasb for a number of yeatra He le survived by his wife, one danght er, Mrs, Ernest Graham of the Wen. and three sons, William on the homestead, Dr, John, dentist, of Red Deer, A t a. and Hugh, teaching in the West. The deceased was a Presbyterian and in politics a liberal: The funeral arrange' ments have not been made, the family thin gg expected home d front the ttVest, but interment will take place in Luck. now. WiN(HAM, ONT., THURSDAY, APRIL i$th. 1916 'Local 'Items j 4n./Nwwvwl�yvvw,I�I�Iy.vl wL/'v Ilonk! Honk! The price of hogs reached the 11 cent mark this week. New patriotic song, Read ad. on last p age.—W. H. WXLLts. And now comes the report from the cities that daily papers will raise their subscription prices. Mr, and Mrs, Theo. Finsen are moving this week front the Cameron farm on the B. Line to the Wingham town plot, Messrs. Rolitrtson and Turner have erected a new gasoline pump at the edge of the sidewalk in front of their garage. Mr, Alex Young informs us that he is going g a head with the drilling of his new salt well• Tenders for the drilling are being let, About 25 of the boys of the Wingham Detachment are leaving for a couple of weeks to help with the Spring work on the farms in this, locality, When little ones are peevish, give Rex - all Orderlies; constipation is often the cause. Sold only by Rexall Drug Stores, 15c and 25c boxes. J. W. McKibben. Maple syrup is once more on the nrat•- ket. This concentrated sweetness front Canada's National trees is very popular with the people and it finds a ready sale, THE ADVANCE is always glad to get personal and local items by mai, phone or otherwise, if you have a visitor call up 31 and we will gladly make a note of it. Farmers, Don't you want to enter the Standing Field Crop Competition this year? If so make your entry with A. G. SMITH, Secretary Turnberry Agricultural Society. Liggett's Chocolates are recommended for their purity as well es for their flavor. Sold and recommended by all Rexall Drug Stores.—J. W. McKibben. Mr. WP t ' au5t one who recently sold his saw mill property at Blyth i$ now bus ity engaged in di -posing of the balance of last year's cut. and this week disposed of two cars of lumber to a Toronto firm. The grocery stock of N. K McLeod was auctioned off last Saturday afternoon by Auctioneer Bennett, Me, I2, S. Mc- Gee did not purchase any of the stock as was stated in THE ADVANCE last week. The ladies of the Hospital Auxiliary have made arrangements to hold a euchre party in the Armouries, on Friday even- ing, April 28th, Proceeds in aid of the hospital, Mr and Mrs, Chester have moved their furniture to town, they having rented a House on Minnie St. from Mr. John Huff: mat, Mr. Chester is the gentleman who succeeds Al r, Blythe at the G '1'. R. station. Mr Willtam. M, Anderson renewed his subscription for the forty-fifth time on Friday of last wee!:. He assured us that THE ADVANCE would need to cost three times as much as it does at present before lie would stop it. Mr.' W. R. Davis, brother of our esteemed citizen, Customs Officer Davis, has edited and published the Mitchell Advocate for 56 years. Mr. Davis is the honorary president of tlic Huron anct Perth Press 'Association. e Pte. Callum Cameron. who was taken suddenly ill with pneumonia while attend• ing the Provisionary School of Instruction at Clinton is still in a very critical condi. tion. His mother, .Mrs. Win, Catnerou, of St. Helens,' is with him: . Mr. L. Kennedy will receive Friday, Apr, 14th, 3 car toads of Overland Cars of the d fferent models This is the large est shipment of high class automobiles that ever came into the county of Ifuron.. This is . undoubtedly evidence that the Overland is the popular car. A delightful china' shower was given Miss Mary Davis, prior to her marriage at the home of Mrs, F. Boyle on Monday evening. Forty young ladies were pre- sent.—Exeter Advocate. Miss Davis is a sister of Miss Francis Davis of eVingttant, and has many friends in this locality. Mr. Robert Johnston, father of Mr. Ivan Johnston oPttre (Queen's Ilotel, who has for some time past been living in To- ronto, arrived in town on Saturday night and will again take charge of the marble works. Itis many friends will be glad to learn that Ile has again decided to locate n Wingham, There are two ways of spending a dole lar You can spend it at !ionic and gain an easy conscience. make another friend and perhaps get the dollar back to -morrow; of you can send it away, feel that you" have sinned, offended the home merchant, and Forever lost the defier and the blessed in- fluence -fluence for good to yourself and neighbor, Rev. Janes Abrey, formerly of Grate ton was inducted into Knox Church, Lortdesboro, and Burns' Church, Hullett. The ceremony was held in the latter Church, Rev D. Turner of Blyth, pre sided, and Rev. F. C. Harper of Clinton preached the sermon. Rev ev Richard. 1. J. r son and Rev, A. A. Laing also gave ad- dresses. In reporting the difference between the number of dogs accounted for on the As sensor's. Roll last year and this year to wondered at the great difference, viz, 83 to 75. and after enquiring found that all dogs were, (shortly after the assessor had made his rounds last year) ordered to be tagged. This meant that a dog which couldbe hidassessor vasiu the house could not so easily get off without wearing a ta', HURON HUN HUNTERS Met at Clinton on Thursday Last—Spring Stock Show. On Wednesday evening Wingham presented a busy scene when the Brus- Bele and 'Wroxeter detachments of the 161st joined in a street parade with the local squad. The . parade was headed by the Citizens' Band. The visiting boys, who were billeted among private residences over night, left with the Wingham boys on the early train for Clinton, where the 161st was inspected by Col. Shannon of London. Although the day was very disa- greeable a goodly number of Wing - ham' citizens accompanied the boys, In the afternoon the Annual Spring Show was held, which in itself always draws a large crowd. In the evening a minstrel show was put on in the Op. era House. . The 161et Military Band provided music throughout the entire day, WEDDING BELLS ALcoci—GLotTexuR The residence of Mr and Mrs. John Cloudier, lith con. of Hullett was the scene of a pretty April wedding on Wednesday afternoon at four, o'clock when their daughter Lena was united in the holy bonde of matrimony to lllr. George g Alcock, son of Mr, and 14Ire.•H, B. Alcock of the lith con. of Morris. Only the immediate relatives of the contracting partiee were pre- sent. The happy young couple will reside on the grooin's'farm on the 7th con, of Morris. They are followed by the best wishes of a host of friends, MULEAN—TURNER A very pretty but quiet wedding was solemnized at Victoria apart- ments, Parkdale, Toronto, when on Wednesday, April 5th, by Rev. Log- gan Geggie, Ida Annie Turner only daughter of Mrs, Mary Turner of Ed- inburgh, Scotland, became the bride of Dr, W. J. McLean of Reception Hospital Staff, Toronto. The bride who was unattended wore a travelling suit of navy blue serge, trimmed with corded silk and braiding,"with dress hat toa m tch, and carried a boquet of orchards and lily of the valley. After a dainty wedding luncheon Dr. and Mrs. McLean amid showers of confet- ti and good wishes took the 3 30 train for Wingham, the home of the groom's mother, Mre. Margaret McLean, After a short honeymoon they will take up their residence in Toronto, KROHN--TIIOM The Methodist parsonage was the scene of a pretty wedding at one o'clock on Wednesday afternoon when Caroline Thom, daughter of Mrs. Thom and the late Charles Thom, residents of Zetland for some years, was married to Mr. William Krohn of Harriston. Rev. J. W. Hibbert per. formed the ceremony. After the sere• molly the young couple left to have their wedding dinner at the home Of the bride's sister; Mrs: J. P. Campbell, Victoria St„ before leaving on the afternoon train for their home in Har- riston. ADDITIONAL LOCALS Read the inside pages as well as the outside of this paper for local news. Two more recruits have joined the Wingham Detachment of the 161st, viz Harold Victor Kearney of Brussels, and Thos. Leslie McKinney wY rr ine of B luev ate, Pte William Bayles, who was wound: ed sonic months ago and in English and French hospitals ever since, has so far recovered that he was able to again re. tern to the b'tttte front. Mr, Wm. Lepard purchased a Stude- bader Six from Mr. 5. M. Williams, the Studebaker dealer, of torte. Mr. Lepard is an expert on automobiles and the Stu- debaker Series 17. is his choice, Corporals K. M, Forbes, L. C. Cantel on and Jack Holmes, who have been at tending the Provisionary Settee! of In- struction at Clinton for the past few weeks, have gone to London . to take a course in Bayonet instruetiou. The Lucknow Detachment of the 160th Battalion (63 strong) under the leadership of Capt. Carrick marched to WMtechuech on Wednesday morning of this week, The ladies of Whitechurch treated the boys to a splendid supper served in the basement of the Presbyterian Church, The boys covered the muddy roads at a little better than three miles an hour. Mayor McKibben proprietor of the y � ! t Rexall Store, has made several improve- ments in the arranging of his show cases, bymoving his cash register to the back of o 14' g c the store, facing the door On entering the store, daintily displayed Silent sales men are n front of and on both side o If the., customer, The Wiugtt.tut lee::all Store low possibly the most ploapiu '' ap. pearauce of any thug store ill Weett:iu Ontario. Capt herb Campbell, who has been itt charge of the Wroxeter Detachment of the 161st for the past few weeks, was transferred to Goderich, where he will train the 'Goderich Detachment. While at Wroxetor Herb made many wane ft tends Alia. rainpbell ltccoiupattit:4 hint • to Goderich on Monday niornieg, where 6 h will visit at the home of her parent:, for a few ttuek:i, _'NE` ADVANCE ifto wtott ,t tot., country proper' end its elraelit• ton (a eteestly Increasing. 11 you end got a saasple copy.itOnr�w o to is "All the latest news'' end our baalneae If Advortlslu liaopting sad Subscriptions: $LOQ per year. INQUEST ORDERED Investigation Held into Caus e of Death of Chiropractor The relatives of the late Dr, Walk' ley, who died on Wednesday of last week at the home of his broth. er•tn•law, Di', J. A. Fox, were somewhat inconvenienced when after making preparations to leave with the remains on the early train on Friday morning for the family burying ground In Atbene,tMich,,;they were ob. liged to wait until the following day be- cause of not being granted a permit'for removal of the corpse. The deceased was undergoing treatment from his brother-in-law, Dr. Fox, when he died. The coroner, Dr, Kennedy was noti• tied, and impaneled a jury. He com- municated with Crown Attorney See- ger at Goderich, who ordered an in. vestigation, The Ontario Medical Council sent up Dr. Silverthorne, an expert patholog- let, from Toronto to be present at the autopsy, which was held on Thursday afternoon at Currie's undertaking rooms, The jury impaneled wore—Foreman, R. Clegg, J. A. McLean, Wm. Holmes, G. T. Robertson, W.' Rintoul, E. Lewis, J. W. McKibben, Robert Allen, Wm. Iebister, W. A. Currie, The body was viewed by the jury on.Thurs. day morning and the inquiry was then adjourned until Monday, April 17th, at one o'clock sharp in the teiwn hall. ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION At about 4.30 p.m. Saturday the wheels in Pringle's Glove Works stop. ped their revolutions, and the machin. ery stopped its bumming; all hands were called to the front, and, assem- bling in one of the girls' rooms, pre- sented Ptes. Mercer and Holland with the following address, Messrs. Holland and Mercer, com- rades,—Again two of our workmates have heard "The Battle Cry," and again two of our numbers are about to sever"That Tie Which Binds"by be coming units in that great whole, which will make an army so great in number and mighty in valour that it will eventualy and completely exterm' inate and annihilate a ruthless foe, who has made countless widows to mourn and children to weep. But say, comrades, always remember, that you are not fighting for your king alone, btlalso for Canada the bright- est jewel of his diadem. You are Canadians, if not by birth, by adop• tion, and will represent one of the biggest nations on earth, may your actions not only add greatness to your King, but also reflect honour upon Canada our Glorious Heritage. 13e brave then, shine forth bright as the bun and fait, as the moon. We ask you in the name of the employer and employees to accept each a safety raz- or, as they will make your faces clean and comely, so may your actions throughout this mighty conflict be clean and epotlese as a, snowflake, don't get cold footed, and shun ever and always the red, red light, We bid you good-bye and God -speed trusting that you wilibe spared to come back again to the same shop in our dear old town upon the banks of the Ma'lan Maitland. Signed this let dayApril of in the year of our Lord, 1916. Signed on behalf of the boys: W. D. Pringle, W. Frankum, H. Walton, Misses Gloueher and Bloomfield made the presentation, Pte. Mercer thanked the givers expressing a wish that should fie go to the front and be spared to come back again he would like to work again in the same shop, Pte. Holland said it would be easier to face a German foo, than to express himself in the way he would like to do, We wish the boys all, God speed, and may this quadruple foe, soon be vanquished and become extinct, as the Egyptians in the Red Sea, Walked from Hawiltou to Clinton Mr. Harvey Shane of the Bruns- wick was in Clinton last week attend- ing the funeral of his grandfather, the late William Fraser Shane, who died in Detroit at the age of 03 years, Mr. Shane was a pioneer resident of Huron county, having resided in Goderich township, He also kept hotel at Blyth for a number of years. He had the distinction of being the first white man to walk from Hamilton to CIin. ton, Old Boos A Greatrcat 0.d e is This Mrs, John Btttchard of 12th con, Brant, is the owner of the most aged and industrious domestic goose in Western Ontario, or perhaps in the Dominion, t a years e 1 I 26mt,e this goose was battled, , an d she is reported, to be quite smart yet. Last year she laid nine eg3e, then hatched and rates ed twoostia e " n the g g i chores of her life Granny Goose Butchart has pro. bably shed enough first grade foatherc to fill a bed.tick, raised a dray load of tine Thanksgiving roasts, and working as good a wealth producer as any of her greatest grand daughters have been. If seine wide awako pout. try fancier bad that never die goose in his flock, along with some of her progeny, be would be advertising the most ♦exile and fertile'stratn that ever lived, and dell eggs at wilt for hatching. —Paolo ,Advocate. reburcFli;;;s1 BAPTIST OHUROH Rev, R, Marshall, of Atwood, will Preach again in the Baptist oburob next Sunday, Morning subject "Hum. an responsibility in relation to the soldiers," Evening subject, "Turkey after the war," Everybody welcome. Soldiers are especially invited, ST, PAUL'S CHURCH The W. A. will sleet in the Mills' Memorial Hall on Thuraday afternoon at 3 o'clock, METHODIST CHURCH Regular services will be held in the Methodist church next Lord's Day, (Palm Sunday) ai;11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The pastor Rev, 3, W. Hibbert will preach at both services, Morning subject, "The King and His Triumph." Evening subject, "How long will this war last?" Good music. Everybody welcome, The collection taken up at the Sun. day School on Sunday afternoon for missions amounted to over $6e. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Regular church services will be• held in 51, Andrew's Presbyteriau church next Sabbath at 11 a,m, and 7 p.m, The pastor Rev. D. Perrie will preach both morning and evening, St. Andrew's Ladies Circle will uteet on Friday evening, April lith at eight o'clock. An open meeting of the Happy Gleaner's Mission Band will be held on Saturday afternoon, April 151h, com' tpencing at 3,30 o'clock to which all the parents and those interested in the work of the Mission Band are in vited. SALVATION ARMY Brigader Rawling and Staff•Capt. White of London, will take charge of ,the Salvation Army meeting on Sat- urday and Sunday, April 15th and 16th. Everyone is welcome to these meetings. These gentlemen are both excellent orators and should draw large crowds, (Sunday meetings will be held at 11 a.m., 3 o'clock and 7 p.m, A Slight Correction In our report of the council meeting last week we stated that the Electric Light Committee reported favorable to charging a special rate of 830 per year for light for both Queen's and Brunswick hotels, The word "light" ehould have been "water," A Late Easter Easter will be celebrated very late this year, falling on April 23rd, Elev. en years ago Easter fell on April 23rd, and after the coming Easter it will not come again so late until 1943. April 25th, 1943, will mark the most advan- ced Easter during the whole stretch of the nineteenth and twentieth centur- ies. 11 will not fall due again on April 23rd until the year 2000, By that time the child born this year, if he survives, will be a tottering old main Cut Fingers Off The little four-year-old son of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. King of the 2nd con. cf Culross while playing with his brother who is a couple of years older, shoved his little hand under an axe with which the older brother was playing, and had one finger chopped so badly that it had to be amputated. Tle little lad was brought to the Wing. bam hospital where he is progressing favorably under the care of Dr. W. R. Hambly. The accident happened on Sunday morning while the father was at church. Mre. King underwent au operation in Wingham hospital a couple of months ago, A FOOL THERE WAS A fool there was and he made hie prayer (Even as you and I!) To a rag and a bone and a hank of hair (Wo called her the woman who did not care) But the fool he called her his lady fair (Even as you and II) Oh, the years we waste and the tears we waste And the work of our head and hand, Belong to the woman who did not know (And now we know she never could know) And did not understand, The fool was stripped to his foolish hide (Liven as you and II) Which she might have seen when elle threwhim m aside! But it isn't on record the lady tried) So some of Lim lived, but the most of him died, , " , 31ven as you an . (and And it isn't the shame and it isn't the blame stings like a white•.hot brand-- tt'e coming to know that alto novor knew why 2Seeing at last she could cover know why) And she never could understand. fttrInk 'Aill) KII'Lli G.. "A fool there Was", fibbed 11111i- ard's greatest tueceee will be put on at the Picture "louse on Thursday and 'Friday, April 13th and 11th. s-VA1,•.b , m1„ I, I,vU,,' 1'4,'` Spring Laziness May not be a fault• --moat likely it isn't. At least the winter months when spent mostly in. doors is a bard strain on the physical machinery. The vitality of four people out of five is slightly below par every spring. Lack of fresh air—lack of ex' ercise—lack of eunetline--these are among the causes. If you want to get back the vim and snap you used to feet —the best thing we know is REXALL SARSAPARILLA TONIC It is the old fashioned herb bitters made more palatable by modern pharmacy, but it does give new life and energy to the whole body and puts you in. good shape for the summer., This is a short cut to health and vigor that you will apprec. Tato If you don't think it worth a dollar a bottle cotue back and get your money, J. W. McKibbon DRUGGIST & OPTICIAN Toeen Agent for C. P. R. 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