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WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY JUNE 1st, 1916
Subscriptions; SIM per year,
SOLDIERS GIVEN- SENDOFF
Presented With Safety Razor and Mirror
By Citizens..
Wingham eitizens were surprised
when they learned on. Saturday last
that the 101st battalion was ordered to
go into camp at London, however a
hasty canvass was made and asum of
money collected with which to buy a
small remembrance for each of the
soldiers and preparations were made
for a big reception and presehtation to
be held in the town park, but on Mon.
day evening it was wet and they were
obliged to hold the presentation in the
skating rink which the proprietor Mr.
John Stephenson generously offered to
themfree of charge,
Mayor McKibben called the meeting
to order and read the following ad-
dress after which short addresees were
delivered by A. H. Musgrove, M, L, A,
and Geo. Spotton,
To the Wingham contingent of the
161st Battalion, Canadian Expedition-
ary Force.
Dear Fellow Citizens: -
On the eve of your departure for
camp, where all the different units of
your battalion will be mobilized, to be
further prepared for military:duty, we
who remain at home cannot permit
you to depart without expressing our
deep gratitude to you for the great
sacrifice you have made.
We appreciate the gree t responsibili-
tiesou have voluntarilyundertaken
y
and we feel assured you will acquit
yourselves like men, and fully main-
tain the glory and the traditions of
the,British soldier in your" fight for
freedom and liberty,
Whether on the free soil of Britain
or in a foreign land we know that un-
der all circumstances you will bear in
mind that you are Canadians and that
everything will be done to maintain'
;and keep untarnished the name of this
fair Dominion. Rest aseuued that you
carry with you our earnest prayers for
the success of the cause in which you
are engaged; and also for your own
personal safety and protection. Ave
, trust that when victory has perched
upon the banners of the Allies, and
when peace has been declared you
may all return with the proud satis-
faction that in the hear of the Em.
pire's danger you cheerfully and will-
ingly"did your bit".
As a slight token of remembrance
we ask you to accept from us these
expressions of our regard.
Trusting that a kind Providence
may at all times guard and protect
you, we bid you an affectionate fare-
well.
A parcel containing a safety razor,
mirror and one dollar bill was present-
ed to each of the Wingham boys by
the members of the Girls' Recruiting
League. It is the intention to give
similar prevents to the boys who have
already done their bit and have not
received 'a remembrance from the
town.
Turnberry was net behind, Reeve
Powell of Turnberry read en address
to the boys enlisting 'from Turnberry
and Mr. W. A. Mines, chairman of the
townehip War Auxiliary presented
them with five dollars each.
Refreshments were then served to
all the soldiers and their friends by
the Ladies' Patriotic Society, the girls
of the Recruiting League acting as
waitresses. Mr. W. A. Miller was the
caterer. The Citizens' Brass Band
played several selections during the
evening.
The entire town and neighborhood
were at the G. T. R. station on Tues-
day morning at 7.30 to see the boys
eft for camp at London and give them
a parting cheer.
EVERYBODY'S COLUMN .
APPRENTICE WANTED -- To learn the
auto repstir business. .Apply by mail .. only
to Box 137, Wingham.
iiaSsoAN�pgniighest Prices. - W. J,Atutinh
PUB SALE --Tho undersigned will offer by
private sale nt his home on corner of Vic-
toria and Edward Sts. up till Saturday, May
• i eth all hon+chol t effects, including piano. Al-
most now. Jenx A(1NEw, 1t
p011. SALE -The famous Singer rowing Ma
chino on easy terms. A. J. Wpatoit.
ll�}}XPERIENCED GIRL and apprentteea for',
li,, Dressmaking 'wanted Ai M e. ApplyTo
faSFOIL SALE -0 young pigs 7 weeks old. Apply
to Henry Uoss Bluevale !toad, Telephone
No. 31 09.
lion SALE—A cook stove, wood or coal and
water front. Mus. Cowal,T.,
110051 TO RENT -Apply to H. E. NAIL .
tf
AN WANTED -Oral capable married manlK to takeforemnn5blr etlav gc farm, the wo.
loan Ib take charge of the house, Apply at.
Tag AT.P.1N(9: Omer. ler. 41.
DOOMS TO LET In the McDonald Block.
At Appal to Brims n & Gusn . 4.
STRAY COLT --Strayed from the premises of
the undersigned, at Jamestown, on or about
May 7th a bay roadster 41 ly. lies star on
flee, litho while on ono hind leg and a Davin on
reward will be lutea fe
,
Liberalin-
at1'leg.g
fo mation that will lead to tho animal's rn
ewts, ANI,t:tmStrn,sox,
'Pl ono 411d. Jamestown, Ont,
Bel conneotiop at Brttsspts.
WO BENT -Comfortable house with garden
1 Corner Alfred ting Contra 81. Apply to
Wresert ac Clegg,
f1Itteele-Threo room:oter tri, A us, ANTI:,
suitable for housekeeping. Apply to C, N.
flrclt�r1N.
IVO Ill y7T-Dinoley Horse en or before rune
1
10t11, 1.010. kine location for a boarding
finnan. All convenitimps. Igor further par.,
ttculars apply to Mas. D1 rSht,r, tf
111/ANTE,1)- lotornon and Conductors. Wo
U canlace sante sten in nut position m if
Prompt in writing us for application blanks,
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WINGHAM DISTRICT MEETING
Large Attendance and Interesting
Sessions
Thursday .May 18th the Ministerial
session of Wingham District meeting
convened in the Methodist church,
Brussels, with Rev, J. W. Ribbert,
chairman of the District, presiding,
and Rev. G. W, Rivers, 13, 1) , Financ-
ial Secretary, All the paetore were
present, excepting Rev. J. W. John-
son, Ethel, who was called to London
owing to the serious illness of his
brother-in-law, Oapt, 11, Fair, who
subsequently died, The ministerial
hrethern were; -
Revds J, W. Hibbert, Wingham,
A. J. Langford, Kincardine.
R. J. Garbutt, Lncknow,
D, Wren, Brussels.
R. A. Fear, Teeswater.
W. A. Walden, Fordwich,
G W. Rivers, Gerrie,
R. S. Lackiaud, Wroxeter,
S. J. 13ridgette, Ashtield.
. F. T+, Clysdale, Salem.
A. R. Kellam, Ripley.
H. F. Ball, Bervie.
A. H. Johnston, Bervie.
H. B. Parnaby, Belgrave,
D. D. Thomson, Bluevale.
E. A. Poulter, Tiverton.
J. W, Penrose, Whitechurch,
Elmer Harding, Pine River.
Rev. F. D, Olysdale was elected
Minute Secretary with Rev. Mr. Par-
naby as assistant.
After a short introductory address
by the chairman the routine work of
the District meeting was entered up-
on and a full day spent before it was
completed.
Reeds. J. C. Pomeroy and W. W,
Leech were continued in their super.
annuated relation. Rev, D. Thomson
having completed his course of study
will be received into full connection at
the coming Conference, to be held at
Kingsville. Rev. Mr. Lackland, who
has been in the work for the past 11
years, requested a letter of standing,
which was granted and it is expeoted
he will enter one of the Methodist
Conferences in the Unitech States,
where his son is a pastor. Chester
Wilkinson. Ripley, will enter the
ministry this year ae a probationer.
From Wingham Dittriet the follow-
ing ministers are doing their duty, at
the front in battling for the Empire's
integrity and maintenance: -Russel
C. May, W. J. Houston, Joseph A.
Bassett and S. R. Johnston. They
still hold connection with this District
and it is hoped will be able to return
unharmed to continue their labors in
the vineyard.
A letter of sympathy was ordered
to be sent by the Secretary to Rev.
Hugh. J. Fair, Arkona, in connection
with the demise of two fine sons, one
of whom gave up his life at the battle
front and the other who answered the
call of the skies last week at London.
Mr. Fair is Mrs. (Rev, ! Johnston's,
Ethel; father.
In the evening a public meeting was
held in the church, opening with a
spirited song service led by the choir.
(Continued on Page 4.)
A Poor Recruiter
The returned sergeant who, rut a re-
cruiting meeting on the City Hall steps,
applied the epithet "cowards" indis-
criminately to the yet, es., men in the
audience, is possessed of more zeal
than discretion. Recruiting speakers
should win, not antagonize, possible
recruits.- Toronto Globo.
The Fenian Raid
To -morrow, Friday, June 2nd, is the
50th. Anniversary of 'the Fenian Raid,
On June let. 1806 General O'Neil erose-
ed the border at Black Rock with 1500
men and was met at Ridgeway and
driven back by the Queen's Own of
Toronto and the 16th Regiment of
Hamilton, Wrngharo is honored by
having as one of her residents a mem-
ber of the Queen's Own of City years
ago in the person of Mr. Jas. W.
Beattie of the Brunswick.
Women's Institute Elects Officers
The annual meeting of the Wing-
ham branch of thoo e
W m n s Institute
t to
was held in the council chamber on
Thursday afternoon. The election of
officers for the ensuing year resulted
as follows.
Hon. Presidsnt-Mrs. Bosman,
Preeident-Mre. Geo. Cruickshank,
let Vice Pres, -Mrs. Currie,
2nd " " -Mrs. Adair,
Seo,.-Treas,--Mre, A. G. Smith,
DIstrict Director --Mise Anderson,
Branch Directors -Mrs. Sanderson.
Mrs. H. B. Elliott, Mrs, Bower, Mrs.
Moffatt.
Programme Committee --Aire. Ham.
bier, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Letvie, Mre,
Smith.
Delegates to Annual Conventior-
Mrs. Adair, Mrs, Moffett, Mrs. Ander-
eon also the President and Secretary.
Thep eat year has been one of the
p
most successful in the history of the
Institute, They have done consider•
ably amount of relief and patriotic
work and their finances are in good
shape.
Two pair of socks were sent to each
of the following boys who are in
the battlefield, Ross Maxwell, Geo,.
Moffatt, E. S. Copeland and Gordon
Murchison.
Mies 11, T. Jeb of Freeman, Onto,
will address the ladies in the council
chamber en June 5th, at 2.30 pan, on
" '4a Uharin of I'ereouality,"
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Personals
Mr. Chas. Hawkins spent the 21th in
London.
Mr. Jas, Leslie of Preston, was none
for over Sunday.
Mr. L. F. Binkley spent the week•
end in Hamilton,
Mrs, i'. R. Bennett is visiting with
friends in Detroit.
Mr. John Amebury was home from
Stratford over the holiday.
Mrs. Charles Barber visited for a
few days in Toronto last week.
Mies Stella Gerry of Brussels, is visit-
ing her sister, Mrs. W, H. Willie.
Mies Sutherland of Detroit, is visit-
ing her sister, Mrs. C. Walmsley.
Mies Fanny Green of Woodstock,
spent the holiday at her home here.
Misses Hilda Buchanan and Edith
Rush motored to London for the 24'h
Aliases Olive and Pearl Cartwright
are visiting with friends in Toronto.
Miss Elsie Oadiow of Galt, visited
with Mrs. H. Hine:liffe for a few dans,
Mr. Wilfred McLaughlin is visiting
for a few days with friends in Toron-
to.
Mr. "Hub" Cornell of Preston, is
spending a few days with friends in
town,
Quartermaster Sergeant Van Wyck
of Bruce Battalion, I on, spent the week
end in town.
Mr. Nelson Rush of Guelph, spent
the 24th at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Thoe. Fields.
Mies Elva Johnson has returned
home after spending a few days with
Clinton friends.
Mr. Will Galbraith left last week to
join the Mechanical Transport Divis-
ion at Toronto.
Miss Marion McLeod of Lucknow,
spent a couple of days last week with
friends in town.
Mr. Thos. Bell of Southampton, is
visiting at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. R. Vanstone.
Mr. Ed. Smith and Mr. Rey For-
sythe of Stratford, were visitors in
town over Sunday.
Mise Elizabeth Barber returned last
week from Ottawa where she spent
the past four months.
Mies Hattie Reynolds is visiting with
relatives in Regina, Sask. She will be
away for several weeks.
Miss Agnes Walker of Toronto, is
visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Walker.
Mise Montgomery of Lower Wing.
ham, is, we are sorry to report, at pre-
sent under the doctor's care.
Miss Lina Barber returned to Lon-
don on Monday. after visiting for a
few days at her home in town.
- Mr. Colwell Brock of Dundas, visit,
ed with his mother and sisters on Vic-
toria St. for a few days last week.
Mr. Wendell Holmes and little son
of London, spent a couple of days at
the home of his brother, Mr, T. D.
Holmes, Pleasant Valley.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Gannett have re-
ceived$word that their son, Will, has
(atlisted with the 208th Battalion,
now mobolizing in Toronto.
Mrs. A. Elliott and two grandchild-
ren, Alice and Hilliard Biggtr, of, To-
ronto, spent a few days last week at
the home of her son, Mr. W. B. Elliott,
Diagonal Road.
Me. J. Johnson received word last
week of the safe arrival of bis son,'
Gunner Wilbur Johnson in Shorncliffe,
England. He has since received word
of his arrival in France,
The many friends of Mies Ethel
'Beckwith will be pleased to see her
able to be out again' after undergoing
an operation in the-Wingham Gener-
al Hospital for tonsilitis.
Mr, W. J. Fieuty, editor of the
Oakville Sun, paid us a fraternal call
on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Flouty
spent the week -end at the home of
his mother, Mrs. Plenty, Josephine
Street.
Dr. Taylor and wife, accompanied
by Mr. Brock Brandon and wife of
Hanover, motored over to Wingham
on the 24th and spent the day pleas-
santly at the home of Mr. and Mrs, T.
S. Brandon, Francis St.
Mr. James Bowman, M. P„ was a
caller on Wingham friends on Monday.
We heard the remark passed by an
independent voter that "no matter
whether it is election time or net.
Jim is the same genial fellow."
Mrs, John Coulter left for Toronto
last week where she will in future re-
side, Mr. Coulter has secured a situs.
tion in the city. We don't like to el e
our good citizens leaving Wingham
but the best wishes of their many
friends follow them,
Pie, Albert Buttery, 3 o
f the 17 rd
Royal Canadian Highlanders of Ham.
Ilton, spent a few days this 'week with
his parente, Mr, and Mrs. Albert Buts
tery, Scott St, rte, Buttery presents
a striking appearance in his kilts
With khaki spate and Boat,
Mr, i1. I. Cattteton has purchased
the home now oocudied by Mr, An.
drew Murray on Leopold St. Mr.
Murray wilt move into the5 residence
vacated by Mr, McTavish who has
moved into the reaidenseon Soott St,
formerly oecuplecl by .A., I. P, J�3I;i1sy,
WEDDING BELLS
Fi iantliO-(,"oopule
A very pretty May wedding took
plaoe in the Wingham Methodist par-
sonage on Wednesday afternoon, May
24th, when Rev, Elmer Jackson
Harding of Pine River, elde3t eon of
Reeve Harding of Howick township,
was united in matrimony to Miss
Mabel Cooper, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Jae, Cooper of Moto township,
Miee Evelyn A. Cooper of Harrieton,
made a charming bridesmaid, while
Norman D, Harding, brother of the
groom, omciat 'd as groomsman, The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
J, W. Hibbert, After congratulations
the happy couple took the 3,20 G. T.
R, train for Drayton and other eastern
points.
Mi, Harding is the popular pastor
of Bethel Methodist Church at PIne
River in Huron township.
FAIRSERVICE-SCOTT
The home of Mr, and Mrs,Al€x. Scott
was the scene of a pretty wedding on
Tuesday, May 30th, when their second
daughter, Grace II. and John Faired•
vice were united in marriage. The
bride entered the parlorleaning on the
arm of her brother, James, to the
straine of Lohengrin'e weddibg march,
played by Miss Edna Scott, sister of
the bride. The bride's gown being
cream silk net trimmed with satin and
lace. The ceremony was performed un-
der an arch of evergreen,
Rev. Mr Per -
ria officiating. While congratulations
were being offered, Mise Jennie Scott
rendered very beautifully "A Perfect
Day," The guests numbering about
fifty partook of a dainty dinner after
which the happy couple left for a trip
through the west. The bride's travel-
ling suit wits of navy broadcloth with
large white hat. 'They were the re-
cipients of many beautiful costly pres-
ents, and their many friends join in
wishing them every happineee and
prosperity.
PERSONAL ITEMS
Miss Emma Reid of Fernbank, is
visiting with her friends, Misses Jessie
and Martha Baird.
Miss A, E. Sanderson, C. P. R, tele-
graph operator, of Sarnia, visited her
home over Sunday.
Mayor McKibben and councillor
Spotton attended a Masonic function
held in .Kincardine, Monday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. R, S. Williams, Mr.
John Quirk and Mr, II. Davie motored
to Mitchell on Tuesday where they
were the guests of Mr. Davis' brother,
the editor of the Mitchell Advocate,
Dr. E. 0, Wilford who has spent
over seven years on the mission fields
of China is visiting with his brother.
A. H. Wilford, Wiogham's big produce
merchant, and also with his mother,
Mrs. A. B. Carr at Blyth.
PATRIOTIC NOTES
The Society wish to acknowledge
with thanks a donation of 15 yds cot-
ton rolled from Mrs, Geddes' 5, S. class
The Society also greatly apprecletes
aesistauce given by the young ladies
of the "Fight or Knit Socks" society,
in the rolling of 15 yds cotton.
A large supply of yarn and flannel le
constantly on hand and may be had at
any time, . as our soldiers are in
great need c f socks, It is hoped this
part of the work will be kept up in
spite of the busy Beason. Yarn to be
had from Miss Peasant. Cut out shirts
may be obtained from the following
ladies Mre, Wm. Gray, Mrs. Geddes,
Mrs, Tamlyn, Mrs, Tindall. Hospital
supplies such as new cottcn for band-
ages and old soft cotton with all seams
removed for dressings, and for such
we are making a special appeal, all to
be left with Mrs. W. 11 Willis, Shuter
St,
Yes! They Are Gentlemen
Mr. A, H. Musgrove M.P.P„ in his
address to the soldiers, upon the eve
of their departure for London, voiced
the sentiments of all the citizens of
Wingham„ when he complimented
them upon their gentlemanly conduct
and behavior while training here. He
pointed out that it spoke well for their
home training and trusted that like
anions should mark their conduct
until 'their return. T1ID ADVANCE
wiehee to add its tribute to the conduct
of the soldier boys when here. No
rowdyism, obscure language, or hoist ..
erous conduct, always respectful and
gentlemanly to all with whom they
came in contact -Our beat wishes go
with our brave boys.
Address and Presentation
On Friday evening, May 20th, the
people from Jamestown and surround-
ing .neighborhood gathered at Victoria
hall in honor of the boys recently en-
listed. About nine o'clock Mr. Robt.
Shaw as chairman called the meting
to order. A patriotic program was
rendered, consisting , of solos, instru-
mentals, recitationstand speeches, at
the close of which the following boys
were called to the platform, Chas. B.
Forrest, Frank Shaw, John Miller,
Andrew Miller, John Hayden, David
Johnston, and were presented with
wrist watches, Waldemereknives, and
Bibles. Mr, Chas. Forrest thanked
the neighbors arid friends for himself
and the other boys for the beautiful'
gifts they had received. Mrs. Robt,
Scott read the address and six little
girls handed the boys these gifts,
After the presentation Mr. Goo. Spot -
ton gave a recruiting address and two
more Jamestown boys signed up, viz..
John McDonald and Ben King. We
might say "Well done Jamestown."
After singing the national 'anthem a
lunch was served. We trust the boys
may be spared to comeback after hay.
ing done their bit,
WHERE A WINGHAM HERO . LIES
We reproduce here a cut from a picture post card which Mrs, E.
Aitchison received from Ramsgate, England. It is a' pictire of the
grave of her son, Lauchie, who died at the age of 21 years, in the Rams.
gate hospital on July 10th, 1915, from Wounds. received while serving
with the let Canadian Battalion in Flanders. This beautiful menu.
ment is erected over his grave in the Ramegate cemetery by the MaYor
of Ramegate and his wife also Councilor J. W. Chapman and Mre. E.
R. Dunn. They are no doubt erecting like memoriams over all the
heroes who die in their hospital from wounds received while fighting
for our king and country.Mre. and Wingham citizens feel.
deeply grateful to the Ramegate people for their thoughtfulness,
Will Reside in Vancouver
A respectable old couple who spent
the greater part of their lives in this
vicinity left on 'Wednesday, May 24
for Vancouver when Mr. and Mrs,
John Agnew accompanied their sons.
Drs. Thos, and James Agnew to their
Western home. Mr, Agnew moved
to East Wawanosh in 1852, it was
then aforest and he did his sharp of
the cleaning and hewing a home in
the now prosperous township of blast
Wawanosh. Some years ago they re'
tired and came to residede in Win-gh
am.
Their eons who aro well known doc-
tors in Vancouver, wished to have
their parents with them in the even-
ing of their lives and took them home,
accompanied by their sister, Miss
Mary Agnew, Mrs. Agnew, although
crippled: with rheumatism for some
years, is in the best of spirits and
looked forward to a pleasant journey.
Their many friends in Wingham and
bieinity trust that Mr. and Mrs.
Agnew and fancily will be spared to
eaeh other for many years and Will
agall� aleft Wiughaut'before lens,
fhe 24th at Clinton
Hundreds of Wingham people visit.
ed Clinton on the Twenty -Fourth,
many going by train and many by
auto, and all incoming trains brought
in hundreds to the town for the mon-
ster military day and mobilization of
the 161st.
A big parade was put on in the
morning when the ltilst Band, the
Kiltfe Band, Boy Scouts. Sehool Obikl.
eon, and the Soldiers marched to the
Park, when a baseball match was
pulled off between two soldier teams.
In the afternoon it was like a three-
ring au cit cend hard to W sol-
diers
--the so -
diers were going through the various
exercises, races Were run, and during
the whole afternoon the Mist Battalion
Band gave an excellent program,
Katie Pipers also gave a program,
melt to the delight of the spectators,
At two o'elock a review and march
past was given before Col, Combo and
the stair officers,
In the evening the war movie pic-
tures were shown at the park and an-
other band concert was given by the
Battalion Band. Captain Daucey
hills gave a reoruitiug a loecb,
local Items
Pte. John Martin was a visitor from
London oyer the week -end.
Mr, A, E. Louttit' has purchased
Mrs, Swartz' big tburing car.
Mrs, David Grigg of Alberta, is re-
newing acquaintances in Wingham
and vicinity,
We are sorry to report that Mr, Ell
Elliott of the brickyard le at present
undez the doctor's care.
Mr. Zenae Lockman, a moulder of
the Weeterh Foundry° is at present
laid up with a severe felon,
Mrs, Ernest Jacques of Lakelet, un.
derwent an operation for appendicitis
in the General Hospital here,
Mr. W. J. Deyell has just completed
a large sun room which he built to the
back of Dr. Redmond's residence.
Mr, EIarry Dore. son of Mr. and
Mrs. Wm, Dore, enlisted on the 22nd
of May in 201et Battalion, Toronto,
Mrs, A. Anderson of Aberdeen, S.
Dakota, and Mrs. James Maize of
London, are visiting with their broth:
er, Mr. James Baird,
Miss P. Powell is attending a meet.
ing of the London branch of the Wo-
men's Missionary Society of the Meth-
odist church which is being held in St.
Thomas,
Ritchie its
d Cosens report the sale
of one of Mr. 5, Bennett's brick dwell-
ings on Leopold street to Mr. R. J.
Cantelon.
FREE -Your eyes examined free by
graduate Busing most modern methods
and you are ander no obligations to
buy, at McKibbon'e Drug Store.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Ladies' Auxiliary to the Wingham
General Hospital will be held next
Monday afternoon in the council
chamber.
Mr, Thoe. 13. Cornell's many friends
will regret to learn that he and his son
have been laid up for the past couple
of months at their home in Sault Ste.
Marie, with pneumonia.
Mre. A. J. Nicholls underwent a
critical operation in the Wingham
Hospital on Monday. Hen many
friends regret to hear that she is not
improving as fast as they would like,
Mr. Clarence Wilson, son of Mrs.
(Dr.) Wilson, Edward St., last week.
enlisted in the 53rd Royal Mounted.
Rifles of Hamilton. Mr. Wilson spent
Sunday at his home here,
It took My Lady Spring a long time
to break through the fortification of
Old King Winter this year but since
her arrival Canada has been converted
into a veriable paradise of loveliness
and beauty.
C. P. R. Train No, 711 leaving
Wingham at 3 05 will on and after
June 4th have its destination North
Toronto Station instead of Union
Station. No change in time. For
particulars apply to C. P. R. Town
Agent J. Walton McKibben.
Mr. William Sneath and family
have moved into the house on Edward
St. formerly occupied by Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. Jacques and Mrs. Isabella
Johnston of Ripley, who has recently
purchased the house Mr. Sneath va-
cated will, we undersrand, move to
Wingham .in the fall.
The ladies of Wingham and vicinity
are cordially invited to attend a sock
shower at the home of Mrs. J. P. Ken-
nedy on Saturday, June seventeenth,
afternoon and, evening. The cocks
are to be sent to the boys of the Wing -
ham Detachment, in London. Will
the ladies kindly enclose their cards.
Councillor L. Binkley and family
ha -
ve mo ed into roto the house on John St,
recently vacated be Mr. Tindall
Ritcbie,and Mr. Ritchie has moved in-
to the residence on Albert street for-
merly occupied by Mr. John Coulter.
Mrs, Ab. Small and family move their
household effects to Preston this week.
Mr, Stanley Elliott of Dundalk,
spent the week with relatives in East
Wawanosh s
and Turnberry. Ile e says
May 20th was the first day the farm-
ers in his neighborhood could get on
to the land to work it or seed. Sever-
al farmers in Wingham neighborhood
finished seeding on May 241±.
In our last week's report of the Sun.
day night recruiting meeting we in-
advertently omitted one of the most
pleasing numbers on the programme,
viz. the violin selection which Mies
Ethel Tipling rendered in excellent
manner. Miss Tipling is one of Wing -
ham's musicians which would do cred-
it to any city.
Mise Olive Cruickshank slaughter of
Mr, and Mrs. George Cruickshank who
has been Dicast in the Agricultural
College at Regina for the past season
has accepted a similar position on the
staff of the 'Winnipeg o Agricnitural
College. Mies (ruickshank's many
Mende will ho glad to hear of her pro•
motion.
Mr. George Johnston of tont :1.11,14 6'
town, is one of the really loyal. Huron
county farmere. Ile hag 250 neves of
land to cultivate but that does not
keep his sons at home when the conn
try needs them, He has two sone in
the 161st and one son in training at
Toronto for Overseas service, Mr.
Johnston purposes running his farm
with the help of his remaining young
eon,
4a
COURT OF REVISION
Several Appellants *ere Not Pr eaent to
Explain their Cases.
The first sitting of the Court of Re-
vision for the Town of Wingham for
the year 1916 was held in the council
chamber on Friday evening. May 20th.
Members of the Court of Revision,
Mayor McKibben, Reeve Mitchell and
Courioillore Iebister, Gurney and Tip.
ling. The following appeals were
heard and dealt with as signified.
Casemore, Jane, Victoria Eft., asses -
ed too high 5800, reduced $50 on build-
ing.
Cantelon, R. J., assessed twice,
business $400, reduced $100.
Currie, R, A., Josephine E., not
liable for assessment on income '$400,
struck off.
Crawford, Alex, 22.23 Josephine Be
assessed too high, no income, 54046,
sustained.
Edwards, C. P., pt. 405 Minnie St.,
assessed too high, $3550, left over.
Field, Thoe„ pt. 2122 Patrick St„
assessed too high, $4500, sustained.
Forbes, Thos„ pt. farm 3 and other
prem„ assessed too high, $350, sus-
tained,
Graham, J. M., 170 Carling E. and
other prem., assessed too high, $350,
sustained.
Graham, T. C., 75 Frances St., not
liable for business, left over.
Gregory, Thos., 1-9 Josephine E.,
assessed too high, 51080, sustained.
Gregory, Thos., Josephine E, assess-
ed 100 high, $0320. sustained.
Gregory, Thos., 11.12 Centre E., as-
sessed too high, $2300, sustained.
Haslam, Jane, pt. 75, Frances E„ as-
sessed too high, $S50, sustained.
Rinecliffe,'H., pt. 2, Shuter St. W.,
assessed too high. 5650, sustained.
Pringle, W. D., 405 William E. and
other prem., assessed too high, $3300,
left over.
Quay, Est., 113 Carling and other
prem., assessed too high, 5875, sus-
tained-
Shackleton, C., pt. 50, Frances W.,
assessed ton high, 5500, sustained.
Taylor, B. I3., assessed too high,
$975, sustained.
Tenant, Robt., 29 Edward E., as-
sessed too high, $200, sustained.
Varey, Wm,, pt. 462, Leopold, as-
sessed to high, no income, $3100, sus-
tained.
Western Foundry Co. pt, 24, assess-
edtoo-.higie $1500, sustained.
Western Foundry Co. 1-2 Arthur St.
other premises, assessed too high,
$1350, euetained.
Zurbrigg M. E. pt. 8 Josephine W.,,
assessed too high $3740, sustained.
Moved by Isbister-Tipling-That
we adjourn till 7,30 o'clock June 5th -
Carried.
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REMEMBERED BY FRIENDS
The Board of Managers of St. An-
drew's Presbyterian' Church met in
the church on Friday evening and
presented their fellow -member, Mr.
David Currie, with a safety razor and
steel mirror as a token of their esteem
for him and as a remembrance of the
Board when be is far distant on the
European battle front. Mr. Currie
has served faithfully on the Board for
a number of years, but enlisted with
the 161st as a private,although he is a
married man with a family and a
large farm to manage. Mr. William
Currie read the following address and
Mr. J. A. McLsan made the presen-
tation :-
Wingham, May 26. 1910.
Dear Mr. Carried-- '
We, the members of the Board of
St. Andrews .Presbyterian Church
wish to take this opportunity of con-
gratulating you on the noble stand
you have taken in enlisting for over-
seas service during the remainder of
this European war.
Wo realize what a groat en.crifice
you are making in leaving your home,
your wife and family, and the multi-
tudinouswhich always
t d dutiesattend
farm work. You have always shown
the greatest interest in the welfare of
our Church, and we could always' de-
pend on you for regular attendance
and interest at all meetings of the
Board,
The great sacrifices you have made
to don the khaki to fight for King and
Country should be an incentive and
example to thousands of young men,
and we are proud of you.
Accept this small token on behalf of
the Board as a slight token of esteem
in which scut are held, and wo hope
and trust you will go through tho
campaign unscathed.
Wo oleo hopo the clay is not far
distant when wo May have the plea'
sure of wolcoming yon back to our
midst andwo wish u G
t o otl s oo l
,y
P
t.
Signed on behalf of the Board,
Jas. Ilatnilton.
1"e Cast ie although taken by sur•
prt5,3 thanked those present in a few
well chosen worde.
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Orange Hall, Wingham, on Tuesday
the 20th day of June, A full attend.
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