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The Wingham Advance, 1916-05-04, Page 1THE ADVANCE Is aipP d to do tho neatest and beat cont' nrercial printing, such us Letter- heads, envelopes, Iiiuheads, Motto)tots. tyutologues, hills, Visiting Cards,Jab I)rinting or invitations. iniyaut M Subscriptions: $1,00 per year. Single Copies . Three Cents Church flews. - S1', PAUL'S CHITRCU Holy Communion next Sunday at 11 a.m. Bible class at .; p.m Subject of sermon at evening ner- vice-"Recruiting." The adjourned Vestry meeting will be held on Monday evening, May Sth, An attendance of all the teen of the congregation is requested, St, Paul's Choir Entertained. Mr. J. I:l. Christie entertained the members of the Choir at hie home last Wednesday evening, when a very en- joyable time was spent in games and music after which a dainty lunch was served. All present were unanimous in their opinion that Mr. and Mrs. 'Christie were excellent entertainers and a hearty vote of thanks was ten- dered them for the pleasant evening. METHODIST CHURCH Regular services will be held next Lord's Day in the Methodist Church at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m , the pastor, Rev. J, W. Hibbert, will preach at both services. At the morning service the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered and all members of the church are cordially invited to be present and take communion. The pastor's evening subject, "The King's Command." Good music. Come. An interesting evening was spent at the Epworth League on Monday when the officers eleci; were installed into their respective offices, A literary program was also given consisting of Bolos by Mies Rebel Tipling, Mrs. A. T. Walker, Mise Mable Isard and W. H. Willis and an instrumental solo by Miss H. Brandon. A dainty lunch was s'er'ved at the close. Four new members were added to the roll. BAPTIST oaUROH Rev J. Be Dingman will preach in the Baptist Church next Sunday. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Five candidates have peen nominat- ed by the pastor of St. Andrew's church for election as elders; voting took place last Sabbath and was extended to next Sabbath also in order to allow any who have not already cast their vote to do so. Those nominated are: Messrs. John Andereon, John Homuth, H. 13. Elliott, L. Kennedy and James Hamilton. A member is privileged to vote for any other member which they choose. .., Sacrament will be administered in St. Andrew's Church on Sunday. Jane 4th after the morning eel. Regular churcheservic e will be held next Sabbath at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. The pastor, Rev D. Perrie, will preach both morning and evening. A social evening under the auspices of St. Andrew's Ladies Circle will he held in the Presbyterian Church on Monday evening, May Sth, commenc- ing at eight o'clock. The Happy Gleaners Mission Band meets on Saturday afternoon at 8 30 o'clock. Bowlers Elect Officers A well attended and enthusiastic meeting of the bowlers association was held on Tuesday evening in the office of the Bell Telephone Co. The follow- ing officers were elected for the season. ECM Pres. -A. E. Smith. President -Fred Hardy. Vice•Pree.-Amos Tipling. Secy.-Treas.-A. M. Scully. EVERYBODY'S COLUMN r OST--NnrS0.d Modal (awarded to graduate nur,es.) Fluter kindly leave at '1'DE AD. vANCri 0r'•FICC. ip0 RENT•••• -Electric and hand Vacuum clean. .t ers. -rr, E fs.tttn OR SALE• -•A good cool and wood cook A stove, nearly new. Enquire at FELL's 'BUTCHER SIIot'. 1 ANTED• -An Apprentice and an improver in Ludic:+ and Gents tailoring. - -ill. of W nIT1 , VGGS WANTED -highest Prices. - W. J, .AIt,IIUtlt, Wingham. 1OR SALE -Tho famous Singer $owi' g Ma, chino on easy terms. A. J. VPn1.irsn. DOOMS TO LET -In the McDonald Iiloclr. M AMA) to ltrrctr1E R CosiN$, UOL*Sh; TO TAT. -With water, bath, toilet, AA and electric Laid: situated in the centro of town. Apply to Hour. KNOx. COUNCIL MEETING Sidewalk and Water Main to be Laid, -Court of Revision Appointed The regular. meeting of the town, council was held in the council cbamb or at 8 o'clock on Monday evening, His Worehip Mayor McKibbon pre- sided. Minutes of last meeting were read by clerk Groves and adopted, A communication was read from Lt, Col. H. B. Combe, asking for the whole -hearted support of the council individually and as a unit, to assist in bringing the 161st Huron battalion to fall strength. The councillors said they were ready at any time. A similar communication from W: Bryden, president of the Huron Oounty War Auxiliary asking for as- sistance to buy equipment, Such as mese tents, field kitchens, etc. Coun- cillors Binkley and Isbister expressed their opinions that such aid should come from the County Council, the latter stating that it was by far the most fair way to divide the amount equally over•the county, and showed that Wingham had already given $3000 while his natige township, he was ashamed to say, had only given $500, yet the latter yeas worth considerably more than the town of Wingham. Reeve Mitchell said he thougbt the county council had.done very well insomuch that they had given $500 more than they were ask- ed for and he had no doubt would give more at their next meeting if it was needed. He said he thought the officers should be able to tell where the $2000 already granted bad been spent. The mayor. said he thought Wingham would add to their grant when necessary and the matter :,was left over for the present. A communication from the presi- dent of the Prisoners War Fund. was left over. It was not pointed out that the $300 donated to the Ladies Patriotic Soc- iety 'would be more convenient to both town treasurer and the ladies if the money was given to tbe ladies them- selves instead of them having toego to the treasurer for it as they needed it. Moved by Binkley and Gurney that the balance of the money granted to to the Patriotic Society be paid over to the treasurer of the same society. - Carried. Mr. August Homuth presented a petition for a sidewalk from Josephine St. along Albert and Water Ste. This petition was not suffteiently signed, but the council were favorable to such sidewalk as it was the proper road to the cemetery and a walk along there was badly needed, Moved by coun- cillor Tipling and Reeve Mitchell that the Mayor sign this petition to build a sidewalk on Albert and Water Street. -Carried. A petition was also presented ' by J. A. MacLean and others asking that a sewer be laid on Diagcnal Road to Victoria St. Moved by Isbi'lter and Patterson that the petition of August Homuth and others for a sidewalk and J. A. MacLean and others for sewer be re- ferred to the street committee with power to act. -Carried. A petition signed by C. 5, Lepard and others asking for a water main from Victoria Street to Scott Streets on Josephine Street be laid. The council decided tbe proper and best thing to do would be to lay a 4 inch water main and put a hydrant at the end. Moved by Binkley and Gurney that a hydrant be placed at the corner of Scott and Josephine Street at the end of the water main extension. - Carried. Moved by Isbister and Mitchell that the petition of C. E. Lepard and others be left in the ,hands of the Electric Light and Water Commis- sion with power to act when properly signed. -Carried. Report of Fire Company was read. Councillor Isbister • reported that he had found everything in firs: .:Alias con. dition, among other things 1600 feet of A-1 hose and 450 feet of inferior hose in the basement of the hall. He also said it was the intention of the Fire and Property Committee to beautify the cemetery and that they would have done something before this bit were unable to on account of we weather. The Finance Committee reporte favorable to the passing of a numbe of accounts and on motion of Ccuncil Ibr Patterson and Gurney their repor was passed as read. The Streets, Sewers and Sidewalk Cominittee through chairman Taplin reported favorable to the dumping o sanitary refuse in the gravel pit woodenrefuseto be burned u d on th owners premises or put in gravel pi and burned by owners. and vegetabi and other refuse being taken to h t g t Ti 'n round. Move byTiplin I d1` hn dumping p and Isbister that the report of th street and sidewalks committee b adopted, Carried. After several nietlons and amen stents were lost in the endeavor t Appoint a Court of Revision, Counci for 13inkley stole a march on the Boar and eueceeded in carrying the follow u amendment.Moved byh imse nig rrnconded by 1.ttterson Haat she May, Reeve and Councillors Isbister, TI itng and Gurney' be a Court of lieu! ion. Conseil adjourlltetl, /1y0DE itnb o -Three keeping rint Apply to 0,.CN. ODIFT' IN. APPLE I3L'TTER: APplo Butter: icon lbs for sale in 3U lb. pails. To b r sold immedi- ately at a relue,d price on account of moving. All guaranteed first -Class or money refunded: -E. MEmu.EY 110I1. Eg EMI SALE -Two driving horses i1 will answer as third horsey for farm work. -Apply to T. lI t1•r` t:I.T, at Dare's earring° workks, itv IRT, WANTED -Good girl. for general houso- r r A -1 as' Mrs, J. W. • wok. No washing, !;, nn e itir i .IUI1UN. 'DOR ;AL1-••TmPI'ricl Motor cyclo in first- class condition for sale ata snap.-Appry a dune Shop, W. et z rbTc . The Win hari ? t o 0 T1 Wine hem uE Prop. . h p . •i1ELP WANTED-•-Anurrtber of good stesdq Ij men wanted immediately. -•-Tito hour. B31:tt. ENGINE ,t T. Co., L•rn , Seafortb, Ont, . AUCTION SALE• -•-Mrs. John Ansley,, Lower ft �Viegham went of power house, will offer for sale by puldle auction all her stock, inrple- rnonts, and tnroitnre nn •eaturdey, May .mill, at 2 o'clock. Au she has old her farm every- thing must be sold without movie. ATOTICE;TO CONTRACTORSThe Ifunioipai Connell of the Township of Morris are ask r f 1, for the a roar uc i.ar u t r t in for 'enders t?: Iioekett brain The tenders will be opened at 3 o'clock on tho afternoon of May filth at hi 1Iat1 Plans o ns a In rw i meet p r unci meeting, the Council specifications at the Clerk's residence, and sp A ltood.ta th edhor��uo for $G4 will be required with each ten kl? Ult'II'1'i'IT, 1'i. Mee: we 1 1,Y .:C«, 'cler1., leleev;bl.•. jPersonals Mr. John (Znirk was a visitor in London last week. Mise Ida Stanley of Ripley Is visit- ing friends in town. Mr. Ed, Groves of Stratford was a visitor in town on Saturday. Miss Mary Rutherford of St. Helens, was a visitor in town last week. Irving Smith is visiting with his grand parents in Lucknow this week. WINOHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, MAY 4th. 1916 Mrs. Dave Angus and Mrs. Harry Angus visited for a few days in Kin- cardine. Gunner Geo, Howsbn of Toronto, spent over Sunday with his parents in town. Mr, Rawleigh of Georgetown, is re- lieving at the G. T. R, station far a month. Mrs D'neley has returned homes from Detroit, where ehe spent t be winter. Mies Marjory Hughes of Lucknow, visited at the home ot•Mr. Robt• Allen for a few days. Mr. Coleman and family left town this week for Toronto, where they will in future reside. Mrs. Benson is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Cruickshank, Lower Wingham. Mr. Andy Stewart and Mies Cum- mings of Lucknow, visited with friends in Wingham last week. Mies Sturdy spent a few days at the home . of her uncle, Mr. Middleton Humphrey at St. Helene. Mre. John Homer is visiting in Owen Sound, at the home of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Ayerst. Rev. D. Perrie will attend the Gen- eral Assembly which will be held in Winnipeg early in June. Mies Nora Smith, who has been visiting in Toronto for the past month, returned home last week. Mrs. Hamilton and daughter Irene, of Henfryn, visited at the home of Mr, Robt, Cunningham this week. Mrs. Carrick has returned to town after spending the winter months with her daughter in Toronto. Mrs. Dave Angus and daughter, Helene, of Cobalt, spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Angus. Milton Groves and Cliff. Garrett left on Monday morning for Stratford, where they have secured positions. Mr. and Mrs. James Lutton and children of London, visited at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Lutton, Albert St. Mrs. Robt. Kennedy and daughter have returned to Wingbamfrom Win' nipeg, and will take up residence in their home in Lower Wingham. , Miss Mary Caeemore of Minnie St, went to Shallow Lake on Thursday to attend the funeral of her brother's, Mr. R.Casemore's infant child. Mr. Robt. J. Armstrong of Teeswat- er, has joined the stall of the Bank of Hamilton here and Mre Alex. McRae has been transferred to the Burling ton branch. John F. Groves, Robt. Allen, R. S. McBee, W. B. Elliott and A. G. Smith, attended divine service in Lucknow on Sunday with the Lucknow Lodge I. 0. 0. F. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McLaughlin of Montreal, are spending their honey- moon at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mts. McLaughlin, Pleasant Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Leaky of Kin... cardine, and Mr. and Mrs. John W. Pattison of Port Elgin, motored to Wingham on Sunday and epent the day with relatives. t t d r t e g f e t e e g e e d 0 t• • d If 11' p. . e• Mre. C. D. Shackleton of St. Helens, spent a few days in town at the home of her mother, Mrs. Fluety, who we are sorry to report bas not been in the beet of health lately. Mr. Little who has been teller at the Bank of Hamilton for the past few months, Ieft this week for Toronto to enlist for overseas service. Mr. Ban- nister of Southampton takes bis place. Mr. and Mrs. W. .J. Radford and son, Jackie, of Godoricb, motored over in their car to spend the week- end with the latter's parents, Me. and Mrs, Alex Vanaletyne of the Bluevale Road. Mrs, A. Fitt of Belgrave, was spend- ing the week end at her son's home at Wingham. She will be leaving at the end of the summer for a visit to her people to England, and will return in the spring. Mr. Wilbur Johnson, eon of Mr, 3. Johnson, harness , maker, who Ieft and went to Guelph enlist town p to en t t with the 55th flattery, has since left with a draft of one hundred men for re theywill train for England where the g front, " Prof. Jae, A. Breckenridge, 13, A., I', L.A. of Wabash College, Indiana, was in town this week and called on his former teacher, Dr. R. L. Stewart, tie is one of the Morrie ti'p, boys who has made his mark in Uncle Sant's do main. n Ms Mr,W. t3, tiaihee and Mre. W, S. Haines aoeompanled by Mrs. (iilliet Haines of Pungennon attended the funeral of the former''s granddaughter the late Winnie Manuel, at Meaford thio weep. TO ASSIST RECRUITING Citizens Organize and Several Meetings are Arranged For. An organization meeting of the bus. inees men of the town was held in the o n itchamberon Saturday morning u c Stn y r ng with Rev. D, Perris in the chair. Offioere were elected asfollows: Presi- dent, J, F. Groves; Vice Pres,, W, P. VanStone; Secy, H. B, Elliott; Treas., R. Vanstone; Executive committee, A. H. Musgrove, A. Oosene, Dr, Red- mond, Rev. Hibbert, Rev. Perrie; com- mittee to arrange meetings, A, 0, Smith, L. Binkley and W. H. Gurney; Committee to arrange -for personal canvass, A, Tipling, Geo, Spotton, Ma- jor Sinclair and Wm. Isbister. The meeting then 'adjourned until Monday afternoon at 230 &lock when the 0. C. Lt. -Col. Combe and Capt, C. G. VanStone were present. It, was decided to hold a series of public re- cruiting meetings and also make a personal canvass of every young man of military age and fitness. Mem- bers of the Wingham Detatch• meat of the 161st will be sent out for a couple of days' visit to each of the districts where these meetings will be held. Meetings have been arranged as follows: Belgrave Foresters' Hall on Tburs day evening, April 4th, with Major Sinclair, Rev. Perrie and Geo. Spotton as speakers. St. Helens Hall on May 4th at 8 p. m. with John Joynt of Lucknow, Rev, Mr. Hibbert and J. F. Groves of Wing - ham. Bluevale Foresters' Hall on Thurs- day. May 4th; speakers, A. 11. Mus- grove, M. L. A.. Rev. Dymond and Dr. Redmond. Fordyce school on Tuesday evening, May 0th and speeches by Rev. E G. Dymond and Geo. Spotton. Belmore on Tuesday evening with A. H. Musgrove, Major Sinclair and John F. Groves as speakers. Glenannan on Tuesday evening in the school house, and speeches from Rev. Perrie, Dr. Redmond and others. Organization meetings will be held at the close of these meetings. If you can't see your way clear to enlist come out and assist in the organization. PATRIOTIC NOTES One pleasing feature of the war situation is the interest taken by Canadiane now resident in the United States, who have not ,forgotten the land of their birth. In this connection we are pleased to acknowledge a done - tion of $5 from James E. Hethering- ton, Valley Springs, S. Dakota, a form- er resident of this locallty. We also desire to acknowledge with thanks the following donations:=Mrs. Wilfredlleid $2; Mrs. Jno. R. Salter, 46 yards cotton; three little boys, Joe King, Edwin King and Art Stapleton, of S. S. No. it Culross, who sold post- cardsandpurchased 15ends, cotton. Those willing to knit and sew will be supplied with yarn by Mise Feseant, or with cut out shirts by anyone of the following committee -Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Tindall, Mrs. Geddes or Mrs. Jno. Wilson. All donations for Hospital supplies should be forwarded to Mre. W. H. Willis. It is expected that before the next meeting of the Society, Friday, May 5th, the canvassere appointed will have completed their work, and that every citizen of Wingham will have contri- buted something, however so little, to aid in the great work of providing flannel and yarn for the furnishing of shirts and socks for our boys in the renches. IMAM TAKING ADVANTAGE - One of our subscribers came in the other day and handed us $2, This paid him in advance a little oyer. a year. He told us that he was going to take the advantage offered to save fifty conte by paying in advance, He told us, if alive, and if we were alive, the next time he paid us for our paper it would be 51.50, He also told ue that he could not be without the paper even if it coat $2,00, Be did not have as much time as he would like. owing to the scarcity of labor, and that he look- ed to the little home weekly to keep him posted on what was going on around home. This was encouraging and made us feel that our efforts wore being appreciated an that our mission was to run a bett er kocal newepaper than befote. Help us to do this by sending in any news you have. We will appreciate it, �vNVV�'V V W.I'.M�MIV\ local Items Y Fall Wheat fields look as well this spring ne any other year. The 26th of April thewae97th an- nivorsary of the founding of Oddfel- towal ip, "Juet Right and Derby" shoes for men. Read our ad on fast page. W. 11, Willie, Mr, Nelson Rush left on Monday for Guelph where he bas secured a posi- tion in a hardware store. The eldest son of Reeve D. B. Mur- ray of West Wawanosh has enlisted for overseas service` at Toronto. Garden Fertilizer for sale in small Tote, It pays to use it on lawns, flow- ers or vegetables. -A. H. WILFQRD. The new marriage license act goes into effect on the 15th of May, After that date marriage licenses will cost $5. Pte, Jas. Penrose who has been or- derly room clerk at Wingham has been transferred to orderly room clerk at Clinton headquarters. On Thursday afternoon the baseball team of the 161st Wingham detach- ment met defeat from the 160th Kin- cardine detachment at Kincardine. If you are a member of the L. 0, L. you will be made welcome at their lodge rooms on Friday night. Initia- tion, speeches, music and refresh- ments, Tipling & Mills shipped a carload of flax fibre to the Barber Thread Co. at Patterson, New Jersey, on Wednesday of this week. This carload we under stand is worth over $5000. A solemn dead march was played in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at the Sunday morning service in honor of Mr. Harold Parker's brother who lost his life at the battle front. Mr. C. E. Taylor, a former student of the Wingham High School, but who is now preparing for the ministry. has eucceesfully completed hie Son. ference Preliminary Examinations held at London, Mr. Wm. Buchanan, son' of Coun- cillor Buchanan of East Wawanosh, who has been teaching school in To- ronto, but enlisted some weeks ago, is now in the hospital suffering with in- flammatory rheumatism. Among the caeuality list we find the -name of Capt, T. L. Blatchford, eldest son of Rev, T. W. and Mrs. Blatchford, of Brownsville, formerly of Ripley, and a brother of . 0. V. Blatchford, edi- tor of the Listowel Banner. The officers of the 161st Huron bat- talion purchased an Overland auto through Mr. L. Kennedy, the local Overland agent, .Mr. Kennedy also delivered new cars to Mayor 'McKib- bon and Mr, C. P. Smith this week. This week we publish an interesting letter from one of the boys of the 71st, describing his trip to England. Next week we will publish an equally inter- esting letter from another Wingham boy describing camp life in England. Capt. Vanstone is fast completing his arrangements for the "big drive" to raise the required 250 men to com- plete the 161st, and arrangements are being made for a number of outside speakers to visit the county next week. We are sorry to report the death of Mies Inch, sister of Mre. Chas. Camp- bell, who passed away at Gravenhurst after a lingering illness, Miss Inch attended the Wingham Business Col- lege here a few years ago and was a great favorite. An autograph quilt, having the names of the Kincardine company in- scribed, and the work of Mie. Bostock, was auctioned, Sergt. Walter Van Wyck finally became the possessor of the quilt, the amount realized through bidding being close to 550. -Mrs, D. Breckenridge, who has been a resident of Brussels for the past few years, died at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. R, Messer, Jamestown, Tues- day night of last week. She was in her 77th year. Burial was made in Brussels cemetery Friday afternoon. • BIRTHS MAnsir -•• In Fordwicb, on Friday, April 21st, to Mr, and Mrs, Wm. M arab a son. JontghToN--In IioWick, on Saturday, April 22nd, to Mr, and Mrs. Jas, Johnston. t ins -boy and girl. •�- n Greytownship, on DAVIDSON I, April 21th, to Mr. nd Mrs, Robt. Davidson, a daughter. MCTAnossieF --- In Grey township on April 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. Donald McTaggart, a son. NICHOL--In Morris township on April 22od, tb Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Nichol, a daughter. Y.„le DEATHS AMENS -'• 1n Ilowick on Tuesday, April 18ch, Msry. Ann 'Wig• gine, beloved wife of Thor. Aikens, aged 58 years, 10 months and 21 dogs. Only six more days in which to en- ter the Field Crop Competition. A few more entries will have to he made or thio district will not be able to get a government judge. Tell your neigh - bots and get the required number of entries. A. G. Smith is the secretary this year. Dr. Clark of Red Deer, Alta., one of the most brilliant members of the Dominion Parliament, also a noted debater, has promised his whole -heart- ed support to Sir Robert Borden until the end of the war. Dr, Clark is one of the Liberals who put country ahead of politics. tics Daley Hal, the famous mare owned by the late J. E. Swartz. has given birth toamtle colt, aired by Wt o et Peter of Milverton. In the will of the late 3.1!l, Swartz 15 was stipulated that Darky Hal should not be sold, but should live and die in the pbeseesion of the family. DEATH 'ROLL Mae. ADZES WEIIn Friends were shocked on Sunday afternoon when they learned of the sudden and unexpeoted death of Mrs, James Weir. 11re. Weir Was a ares her w pp tly in 1 r tuna 1 health and the call came with- out warning. She was born in Scot- land 76 years ago, but was for many years a highly esteemed resident of Turnberry and of Wingham more re- cently, Her husband predeceased her about three years ago and a son James died last winter after a short illness. She is survived by three sons and one daughter, John and Mary of Wing - ham, William in Howick and Thomas in Turnberry. Her minieter, Rev. Mr, Perrie, pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church, of which she was a consistent member, conducted the services at the house and grave on Tuesday afternoon. Tho Wingham papers announce a celebration on July let, From pre. sent indications the proposed celeba- s ill have to 1 let will in Ripley n T1t tion I l p y o y be postponed, as Port Ietgtn bas an- nounced their celebration. It will be up to the local committee to deotde on postponing the celebration,—Ripley Express. MRs., DAVID BRECIKENRIDWI On Tuesday evening, April 25th, an old and highly respected resident of Morrie township passed away in the person of Mrs. David Breckenridge. She was in her 77th year and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robt, Messer, near Jamestown. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon to the Brussels cemetery and was largely attended. The pallbearers were the deceased's six sone -Marshall, Joseph, David, James, William and Walter. One son, John, who lives at Sault Ste Marie was unable to be present. Rev. Mr. Thompson of Bluevale, assisted by the Rev. Mr, Tait, conducted the services. The family have the sympa- thy of the community in their be- reavement. DAVID HASTINGS Turnberry lost another of its grand old men and early settlers on Thurs- day last when David Hastings passed away after an illness of several weeks' duration. Deceased was born in Scot- land oyer 83 years ago and came to Canada when a youth. In March of this year he and his good wife cele- brated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. Besides his widow he is survived by two daughters and three sons. He was a member of Eadiee' Presbyterian Church and Rev. Mr, Tait conducted the funeral services on Saturday afternoon, burial taking place in the Wingham cemetery. A large concourse of friends paid their last respects to the deceased by attend- ing the funeral. WINNIFRED MANUEL The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Manuel will regret to hear of the death of their twelve -year-old daughter, Winnie, who died of spinal menigitis at the residence of her par- ents in Meaford on Monday afternoon. She is a granddaughter of Mr. W. H, Haines of Wingham and a niece of Mrs. Harry Uinscliffe. The family were residents of Wingham some years ago and Winnie visited here last. summer. THOMAS BIGGINS Another of the pioneer residents of Turnberry township, passed to his reward on Sunday, April 30th, in the person of the late Thomas Higgins. Born in Brucefield seventy-three years ago and moving to Turnberry at. the age of twenty years he cleared and settled, with all the hardships of pion- eer life, his farm on the 6th con„ where he resided for almost forty years, About twelve years ago he moved to the boundry between Morris and Turnberry. but later retired to Wroxeter, where he epent the past four years. Deceased is survived by his widow, five sons, viz: Frank of Regina, Seek; Will of Togo, Sask,; Cloine of Turnberry; Ben of Imperial, Sask. and Vernon of Toronto; also two sisters', Mrs. Naylor of, Wawanosh, and Mre. Fleming of London, Two brothers and one sister also survive: Mrs. Gray of Carrick, Elijah of Morris and Robt. of North Dakota. Mr. Higgins was an ardent member of the Methodist church and a staunch conservative. Rev, Mr. Lackland of Wroxeter, conducted the funeral sena ices at the house and grave on Tues- day, May 2ad, Interment took place in Wroxeter cemetery, Mr, Higgins was a member of Wingham C. 0. F. TUI3 ADVANCIa the ievtnelof l ag country papers and its circuilgt• ion Is steadily increasing, Ii yam Ore not acquainted with It call and get a sample copy. Our soot* to Is ' Ali the latest ewe* sad our business is Advortisip Boosting and HURON'S OWN BATTALION Surely the phrase should stir within the breast of every man a feeling of pride and of patriotism in the know- ledge that in tho day of an Empire's stress our County has hall the glorious privilege of forming her own Battalions A Battalion composed of the sone and the grandsons of those sturdy old pioneers, who in years gone by, settl- ed within the borders of the County and by the sweat of their brows carv- ed out the broad acres and laid the foundation for the unexampled pros- perity of Huron. To the sons of • these men -to the sons and grandsons who have not lis- tened to the command of King and Country -I make this appeal. The Huron Battalion bas been order- ed to mobilize about May 15th and the needed 250 men to complete the estab- lishment of the Battalion must bo enlisted by the time of m obilization. This is a direct command of your King and a command which must be hark- ened to by every man in the County. If of military age and physical fitness your duty is plainly to enlist. If aver 45 years of age your duty can be done by urging and insisting that the younger men do tbeir "bit". If under 45 years of age and not physically fit you can, at least, wear the button -rib- bon which will be supplied you by the Medical Examiner of your local De- tachment, after he has examined you and given you a certificate of military unfitness. This is the last call for men to come forward, of their own free will, and to save the County from the stigmas of reproach in that "she did not do her duty." Kitchener says "the last man and the last shell will win the victory," Mayhap your individual enlistment will be the means of the Allies inevit- able triumph, Put aside all petty jealousies and considering only an Em- pire's need and a County's welfare come forward and take the place re- served for you amongst the men who in the days to come will prove worthy of a County's pride and of a County's honor. The twelfth hour is striking. The time for your decision has arriv- ed. The answer must be Aye or Nay. Will tt be "Ready, Aye Ready!" in the 161st? 11. B. Combe. Lieut. -Col. Properly Changes Mr. William Tomkins moved his fatuity from the house formerly occu pied by Mrs, Darnell to the house own. ed by Mr. Sohn Rogers near the iron 11 r. Thee. Watt will move bridge. I . W in -ha and Occupy his back to V m B py house on Maple St„ now occupied by Councillor Binkley, N. K. Mcleod and family have moved from the grocery store to the residence on the corner of Patrick and Carling Terrace and Mr. and Mrs, Roy Mundy have moved into the dwelling :tnr1 of•„••., formerly occupied by Mr. McLeod. Mrs. John Ansley has sold her proper- ty, just west of the town, to Mr. Alex, McDougall of East Wawanosh, Miss Montgomery omory had also disposed of her � W"n ham to Mr, in Lower I residence g It, Thompson of Whitechurch. We understand MISS Montgomery will upend the summer in the West with her brother. WEDDING BELLS ' MCBURNEY-S'l'a iN A quiet wedding was solemnized at the parsonage, Belgrave, on Tuesday, May 2nd, when Mr. Hugh McBurney, a prosperous East Wawanosh farmer, was united in the holy bonds of matri- mony to Mrs. Margaret Stein of Wingham, We are pleased to learn that Mr. and Mre. McBurney will locate in Wingham. CAMr. IIEL1.-S11orONs A pretty church wedding was solem- nized in Holy Tiinity Church, Winni- peg. when Miss Alice Simmons, of the telephone staff. was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. W. A. Campbell of the Electric Light CO.. office. The bride was attended by Mise Unice E. Bill and the groom was supported by Mr. Herb, 3, Gilbron. The happy young couple will spend their honeymoon at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. A. E. Simmons, in Brandon. The bride was formerly a resident of Wingham and her many friends here will join with THE ADVANCE in wishing her many years of happy wedded life. A Young Musician. Mr, J. Rankin and little son of Sea. forth spent a couple of days with Mr, L. Kennedy. On Friday night at the picture House, little Eddie, who is only five years of age, delighted the audience by playing several instru- mentals on the piano, This little lad can play anything after hearing it played onoe, on Sundays after going home from church he goes to the piano and plays over the hymns. An Enjoyable Evening A very enjoyable time was spent at the Armouries on Friday evening when the euchre party and dance in aid of the, Wingham Hospital was held. About ono hundred and fifty persons were present and all report a successful evening. The Ladies Hospi- tal Auxiliary wish to thank all those who assisted in any way in the even- ing's entertainment, and are glad to announce that, after expenses are de- ducted they will be able to add $60 to the Hospital Fund, Freaks of Lightning During the electrical storm on u g s Thursday morning, tho chimney on Mr. Andrew Pollock's house at ,James. town, was struck bylightning ngandtb e ' s bri:lke scattered in all directions. 9.bo lightning went down the chimney, 1\log tl,rwn the furnace pipes ane followed the pipes into another room and down cellar, turning and coming back up along the cold air pipe and passing on to the telephone wire and following it outside and down in. to the ground. The wires were badlydl y inplaces and the p er on the burnt pap wall scorched and torn off. Mr, and Mrs. Pollock received Iluite a shock and it is nothing short of a miracle that the itelltr: Was not burl oil, �, \\,„Olr 11)'U,�'^, 1i, 1'I •. SPRING HERE With this dolightful season comes tile outdoor games. Encourage' the youth in sports and help them to grow up to be vigorous and strong. We carry a full line of "Spalding's S porting Goods". Everything necessary for BASEBALL FOOTBALL LACROSSE TENNIS Such as— Baseball Bats, Gloves,etc Footballs, all kinds Lacrosse Sticks, Balls, etc Tennis Racquets,Balls,etc ,J. W. MCKIBBON DRUGGIST & OPTICIAN Town Agent for C. P. R. Tickets, Phone 53 1 11 I i„ 1 li i• ,1 1; j' 1• WE ARE HERE TO SERVE. ••••••000000•90000000NNws• When You Buy {Invictus" you get "The Best Good Shoe” Because: the leathers are the best ob• tainable-ensuring quality; it is made to fit -ensuring comfort; the lasts are right up -to -date -ensuring style. • •• 1 T 2 • GOOD SHOE N•••••••••••11•••••••••••o W. J. GREER THE SHOE MAN M1111111111111•111111111111•1111111111111111111 R. A. CURRIE Graduate ofCanadianEmbalmers Association We carry a large and first- g class stock of FUNERAL REQUISITES A"large stock of everything found in a modern furniturestore Store Phone 51 Rasidence 155 w■alr—s�ralrtlttitw �fidw i W a Delaware, T,aolrawan- ��os na, and Western Coal Company's ie Scranton 1 C 0 A 1r[' We can supply the very tip: st; heat coal for any purpose. IIighest cash plicas paid for a= ;di kinds of logs, Inquire at the office of WC J. A. Ar .l. c ean Dealer to Lutuhc►, Coal and Wood. OIficc l'houc Gia. ,,r �, Mill 1 bout; 61, Residence 0115, we