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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1916-08-24, Page 1r ant Single Copies a Turee Cents WINGHAM, ONT., TUUPSDAY, AUGUST 24th, 1916 DEATH ROLL JAMES Qiil9ON It was with, sadness that the public generally learned on Wednesday morning of last week of the death of Mr. Jatues Gibsou, of the Oth conces- sion of Morris, Ou Sunday night he was stricken with paralysis which left him In a precautoue condition but even the immediate• family did not realize that the end was so near. Few men were better known or more highly esteemed than the late Mr, Gibson, his genial manner and kindly disposition endeared him to his immediate family and claimed the respect of all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, He was one of the older residents of this section and played no small part in the making of the early history of Blyth and vi hinity. The late Mr. Gibson was born in the Township of KikIy, Leeds Cu., in the year 1814 and came to Morris to the home of his cousin, Mr. Jobs Mooney, of the 6th Concession, when nineteen years of age. Here he resided unti11871 when he took up lot 6, con. 9 Morrie, which was then in its prime- val state and in the same year was married to Miss Phoebe Anne Mc- Orecken, of the 4th concession of the same township, To this union was born a family of eight girls and two boys, namely:- Mies Ella and Mre. • J. E. Taman, Blytb; Mrs, McCali, Morris; Mrs. Atkinson, Hagersville, Mrs. Cole, Frobisher, Saskatchewan; Mies Ruby, milliner, Edmonton, Alberta; Mise Gertie, milliner, Thamesford; Wiliam of the Oth of Morris, and Miss Sarah and James at home, Deceased was an enthusiastic mem- ber of the Orange Order, having been connected with that association since he was seventeen years of age, and at the time of his demise wa'i the oldest member of Blyth Lodge. He had filled all the offices in the primary lodge and has for some years been Master of Ceremonies. Beeidee his wife and family, deceased leaves to mourn his lose, three broth- ers and one sister. They are; Will• lam Gibson, in the West; Samuel, in Winnipeg; Thomas, in Smith Falls and Mrs. Gardiner, of Kitty Tp., all of whom have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement, Several members of Wingham L. U. L. No. 791 were present at the funeral which was held on Sunday afternoon to Blyth cemetery. MRS. EDWARD FORLI1n The many friends of Mr. Edward Porter will sympathize with him in his recent sad bereavement viz. the death of his beloved wife, which oc- curred at the family residence, Sbuter St. on Friday afternoon, August 18th, Deceased was a sufferer from cancer for some time and her demise was not unexpected. She was in her 40 h year and is survived by her husband and two children, Fred and Viola. The ser- vice was conducted by the Rev. D. Perrie on Sunday afternoon and inter- ment took place in Wingham ceme- tery. DEATtiS SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS At Wingham Fail Flair are Greater than Ever The tlirectors of the 'Turnberry Agri- cultural Society are sparing uo effort in making this year's Mir a record breaker. horse Races have been arranged for, to be held on the afternoon of Friday, September 29th, which will prove a great drawing card as the purses amount to $33o.00, Free for all $t5o.00 2.30 Trot or pace $t5o.00 Farmer's Race $30.00 Tlie business peen of the town and country are this year taking a great in- terest the fair and have given a num- ber of special prizes as follows; - (No entry fee required to compete in specials.) FUR BEST GENTLEMEN'S TURN- OUT (competitor must be boni-fide owner of outfit), 1st prize by the Bank of Commerce, Silver Medal; and prize, $5.00 in cash by J. Johnston. BEST CARRIAGE TEAM, string of bells, value $4, by Tiros. Kew. BEST HEAVY TEAM, whip value $1,513, by Thos. Kew. BEST ro LBS. BUTTER, $Looby F. S. Ballagh. Butter to become the pro- perty of donator at market price. BEST HORSE, in heavy draft, agri, cultural or general purpose classes, Bronze Medal by the Bank of Com- merce, BES THREE BABIES on the grounds under one year, prizes donated by W. F. VanStoue and Amos Tipling, rst $5; end $3; 3rd $2. • REGISTERED CANADIAN BRED CLYDESDALE STALLION, 2 years old, $5, donated by Geo. T. Robertson. TWO HEAVIEST DOZEN OF EGGS 55 in cash from A. H. Wilford,. eggs to become property of donor. SADDLE RACE -Half mile heats, 2 iu 3, First prize $5 from Tindall Ritchie and and prize neckyoke from Wm, Robertson, valued at $2. (Three competitors or no second prize.) LADIESRACE, contestants to run 3o yards, drive a nail in a board and re- turn to starting point.1st prize $2 by Reeve 1Iitchell; 2nd $I by W. H. Rintoul, • BICYCLE RACE- Boys under 18 years i mile. Prizes donated by A. E. Lol- ling, $3, 2. FOR THE BEST HEAVY DRAFT.' FOAL Ola' 1916, $5 donated by J.W. King FOR THE PERSON CATCHING A GREASY PIG, $5 donated by Theop. Firmest. FOR THE BEST„I.ADY DRIVER, open only to -farmers and driven by some lady member of the family, prizes donat- ed by A, H. Musgrove, M. L. A., $3 and $2, FOR THE BEST LADY DRIVER OF AN AUTOMOBILE, $3 and $2 by Robt. Beattie. FOR THE BEST LADY DRIVER OF A FORD CAR, an automobile tire, value $15, competitor must be the wife or daughter of a farmer and residing on the farm, prize donated by A. M. Craw- ford. SHACKLETON — In Dungannon, on Monday, August 141h, William Shackleton, aged6lyears, 10 months and 29 days. EVERYBODY'S COLUMN u0 overEfour months old trained to huub cattle. 1 to Appy Tits ADvAxes. Lp005 WANTED—highest Pricey. •- W. 3, Ju Ammon, Wingham. F°ceene wg Ma chine easy terms. A..3. Singer pOR SALE -Piano -cased Doherty organ, very cheap. Apply at this office, 'ROUSE AND LOT FORSALE - A. comfort- able seven -roomed frame house with stable and quarter acre of land, situated on corner of Centre and Maple Sts. Hard and soft water in the house. Cheap for quickpIsate, reason for selling, Ieaving town. ApplyJoW.aovLv 1 IV It POULTRY WANTED. highest Prices paid. Apply to W. J. Aantoca, T OST.—A tie pin with small diamond 'setting. Binder will be suitably rewarded by leav- ing same at TUE ADVANCE. LIVE POULTRY WANTED—highest cash prices paid for alt kinds of poultry. et II. BI:owe, Phone 251 DOOMS To LFT -In the McDonald Block, A Apply 10 RITCHIE & CosaNs R12001‘18—For high School girls or others, apply to Mies UENe'roitil. tltllr Nl;WC110PPINn MILL in conasalion with the Partners' Home is now capable of handling any grain brought in for hen Eat- isfaction guaranteed. CMAs. E. LEI'AliD, - Prop, trtWn etI1PES of tholes to lot, over ADVANCE U. VAN TONE. 01 LICE -Apply to A1iL1: l•'Olt8AL1•;-,lestnnsion dining moan table for sale. Apply at Al A?,tg O1B'toLL. wfrANfl j spSaleslady. Apply to Ego. beat 'Items An extra good line of school shoes for girls and boys., Read our ad on laet page. -W. 11. Willie. The choir of St. Andrew's Presby- terian church held their picnic at the 10th line bridge on Wednesday afternoon of this week. The prize Bete for the Wingham Fall Fair are now out and anyone wishing one may reueive same by cal- ling at Tile, ADVANci, office. Many friends of Mrs. E. FL Bird will regret to bear that she is a patient in the Hospital here. having underwent an operation for appendicitis. Mr. Thomas Auld, a former resident of Wingbarn, but now of Sarnia, col- lected $32.50 for Self -Denial fund of the Salvation Army recently. His picture appeared in The War Cry of August 10th. Eva, daughter of Wm. Rintoul, was taken very ill while visiting in Kin- cardine and was hurried home in an auto but is now on a fair wa.y to re- covery. T.0, Joynt made a business trip to Toronto on Tuesday. His brother from Wingham is looking after the business during Cleve's absence.--- Heneall Observer. Mr. Norman Nicholl's friends will. be pleased to hear that -he has been granted another month's leave of absence and will not return to the front for a few weeks. Hensel! Observer has changed pro- priet ore, Editor Neelands, who has pi- loted it along for a number of years handing over the wheel to Hugh Buch- anan, a well known young man of the community. A Garden Party will be held in the Wingham Park on Thursday evening, August 24th, under the auspices of the Salvation Army. A musical program will be given and refreshments served. Admission 10 cents. Call at Two ADVANCE office and get a few envelopes free of charge. These envelopes are good quality and adver. tine Wingham Fall Fair. Put your shoulder to the wheel and help your self to some free envelopes. Mr. H. T. Thomson has disposed of his grocery business to Mr. Alex. Mowbray who takes possession Octob- er let. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Thomson will be pleased to learn that they have decided to remain in this locality. The boys of the 161st Battalion who were home on harvest furlough for the past month left this week to join their companies at Camp. Borden. The 161st is one of the battalions slat- ed to leave for overseas about the last of September. For the first time in twenty-seven years a liberal was -elected in Toronto, when H. H. Dewart was elected in the southwest Toronto bye -election by a majority of over 600. The election was held on Monday and over 4,000 electors who voted at the last election did not go to the polls. AUTOMOBILE RACE -The wildest drivers of Western Ontario will race at r o'clock sharp, for $5 which is donated by Dr. A. J. Irwin: THE FARMER who can harness and hitch a double team in the shortest time, full harness aiad neatness to count, prizes donated by Alex Reid, $3 and $2. Prom Brown Bros. Nurseries, Toronto, 12 fruit trees of the best varieties for the best bushel of winter apples. Apples to be sent to donor. The Society Is donating a handsome Diplopia to the exhibitor taking the greatest number of prizes. SCHOOL CHILDREN'S PARADE There will be a parade of the pupils of 'Winghatn Public School and neighboring schools from the Win glum School to the Fair Grounds, headed by the Citizens' Band, leaving the School at 12.30 o'clock' shar. p To the Rural School having- the great- est number of school children in the procession, $3 and 52. A11 children in procession will be ad- mitted for 5 cents. Not in procession roc, FREE FOR ALL -A moving picture show will be conducted in a large tent from 2 to 4 on the afternoon of Uriday, Sept. 29th, under the auspices of the Wingham Ford Agent, A. M. Crawford. The films used will show the construction of the Ford car and many other current events. Something worth while. • PRODUCE DEMONSTRATION•• -One of the most interesting features of the afternoon's program will be a demon- stration of all departments of produce work. Visitors to Winghacn Fair will {continued on page 8) urAwrzn-•.A.dintng room girl end kitchen Ilotgirl, apply to -Mas J. E. SwAwro, Queens WANTED -066A general Servant. Apply 10 Mi.s. C. N. Gums iN VOR SALE-2 SALE-2 t2 ov;a, 2 tinting retina. li Indian Eittnrtor Iia;kr, Apply Stns Iiosz*SL Luoknow plays baseball in the W Ing- ham park with a local ball team on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 23:d. Mr. John Reid of the 8th of Turn - berry has purchased a new threshing outfit and is trying it at John Weiler's. Till.' ADVANCE Job Printing depart- ment is turning out the neatest work at the lowest price, Ask to see our samples. Mies Maxwell has vacated the rooms over the ADVANCE 0MI% and is spending a few weeks at her father's honus.in Morrie. Mr. Ed, Palmer of Kincardine, bas accepted a position in the Western Foundry and will move hie family to town iu the near ;future. The Ladies' Guild of fit, Paul's Church will meet at the Rectory on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Ate tendance of all the members is ur- gently requested. Mr. W. S. Dingman, of the Ontario License Board, was in town on 'Tee. day and made a tour of the local hotels and reports that they are among the beet houses in the Province, The entertainment held in St. And- rew's church on Tuesday evening was not as well attended as the program warranted. The proceeds which R Ill 1 be forwarded to the 16 st battalion amounted to 520 75, An account of Of the program will appear neat issue. Mr, Hamilton Butcher, B. A., the new classics master at the Wingham High School has moved his family front St. Marys and has taken up re- sidence in the house recently vacated by Mrs. M. W. Armstrong. We wel- come Mr. and Mrs. Butcher to our town. Mrs, A. Coutts received a telegram, a few days ago, stating that ber son, Will Coutts had been admitted to Norfolk military hospital suffering from shell shock. Will enlisted at Winnipeg with the Fort Garry Horse and went to the front shortly after the outbreak of the war. The regular monthly meeting of the Wingham branch of the Women's In• stitute will be held in the council chamber on August 31st at 3 p. m. The ladies of Biuevale branch are to be present and supply the programme. Members of Wingham branch are re- quested to bring sandwiches and cake. All ladies welcome. The ladies of town wbo push baby carriages alonr£ront street will be grateful to the chairman of the Street Committee for his thoughtfulness in placing a baby cart run at the curb on the Queens Hotel corner. The run was made by Mr. Holmes, blacksmith, and if it proves as great a convenience as it looks to be, one will be placed at each corner curb on Josephine St. Mre. W. B. Elliott of Woodbridge, has been spending a fete days in town, prior to her departure fpr her new home. While in town eonee of her friends in Fern Lodge, No. 19 Loyal True Blues, took advantage of the occasion and presented her with a very pretty jardiuere stand, ' Mre. Elliott was an active worker in the interests of the Lodge and her absence is felt keenly by the members. On Tuesday, Contractor Thos.. Mc- Lean received a new atone crusher of modern manufacture from Goderich factory to prepare the metal for the macadam roadway now in process of construction, We hope the work will be pushed along so as to be all done before the Fall Fair time. -- Brussels Post. Word has been received from head- quarters that it will be impossible for the 161e1 Batt, to be present at Exeter on August 26th, and the presentation of the colours would therefore have to be withdrawn. The news caused great disappointment as the town had made extensive preparations for the occa- sion. Autotnobites Collide As near war being driven out of sir. Geo. T. Robertson's garage, on Wed- nesday noon, it collided with another going north en Jobepbtne St. With the result that both were slightly damag- ed. Possibly the auto coining out of the garage was going a little too fait but the aec1dent would Trot have °c- anted had the other nuts been On the right side of the street. This ebeula be it lesson to auto drivers who nevoid Ill adultsg all vert` 020 toad 111011 SCHOOL NOTES The following are the names of the W. I3. S. students who have obtained complete - junior Matriculation I. e. have passed in twelve passed. Gord. on Buctttnan, (Farm) .Hardy Geddes, Howard (fray, Norma Hihtert, Joseph' ine Johnson, Willfrid McGregor, Has - el Noble, Greta Robinson. Eight papers are required for Norm- al Entrance and twelve for Junior Matriculation. The above named students have now obtained both ex- aminations by taking the four extra papers along with their Normal En- trance papers, All those who were successful on Normal Entrance will have Junior Matriculation in the sub- jeete written on except where the bonus paper gave the required total. Five Upper , cbool students wrote ui honor Matriculation French and all have secured their rasa standing. They are; --Thomas Armstrong, Alvin Cameron, Adam McBurney, Gordon Rintoul, Joe Stepan, Congratulations are extended to Victor Johnson, who wrote on Honor Matriculation Scholarship papore, be- cause of bis success in winning the Oth Edward Blake Scholarship in General Proficiency. He will also rank for a Carter Scholarship in Huron County, Mr. Johnston ranks 12 among 36 can- didates, 10 of whom were awarded General Proficiency standing, in the province. vince. A Goderich man while in Elmira recently called up a livery there and arranged to be taken to Goderich that night, claiming h ewes manager er of a well-known hotel there, giving the name. The price was settled at $22, and the party left Elmira and arrived there long before daylight. The man told the driver he would see him . in the morning, and as far as the man is concerned morning hasn't .come yet. The authorities are expecting to pick the man up any day, as he is well known. George C. Caron, son of Dr. Caron of Detroit, was drowned in the lake at Goderich on Monday. A recent grad- uate bf law school, Mr. Caron went to Goderich ou Saturday with hie parents. Fa ber and "son went from the Hotel Sunset to the beach for a swim. It was 00 in the ebade, and the younger man was rather warm when he entered the water. Wheu some distance beyond his depth, Caron was suddenly Been to sink without warning. His body was soon taken out, and bis father attemp- ted to restore life. Dr, Taylor, Dr. Gallow, Dr, Abbott of London, and Dr. Holmes later attempted to resus- citate the young man. The remains were forwarded to Detroit on Tuesday via Stratford. Messrs. A. H. Musgrove, M. P. P. John F. Groves, J. G. Stewart and J. W. Dodd, members of Wingham L. 0 L. No, 791, attended the funeral of the late Jas. Gibson of Blyth, on Sunday last, Mr. Gibson was one of the old- est Orangemen in this district and brethren were present from all parts of the County. Mr, and Mre. le, 11, Roderus were in Sarnia this week attending the funeral of the tate Richard Kinsman, which took place on Wednesday from his home there. Mr, Kinsman and family lived in Wingham for a number of years and is well known by a great many of our citizens who extend their sympathy to the bereaved widow and family. The Wingham Overland Sales Co., are issuing free tickets to any who are interested in the Overland productions which will be in the Transportation Building at Toronto Exhibition. This will be an excellent opportunity for any who are planning to attend the Exhibition to have the Knight motor fully explained, also other models, Tickets on application to L, Kennedy. Tito death oocurred In Calgary on Thursday, Aug, 17th, of Dr, Barry MacKid, one of the best known med• feat men in Canada. W.11140310 WAS a brother•in law of Lawyer Ilatry Met- ers for many years a resident of Wing - ham, The doctor practised medicine for a number of yeare in Lucknow and since going meet hae been honored with the presidency of the Dominion Medical Asseelation, PATRIOTIC NOTES Will as many as can, volunteer to knit or sew as we are anxious to make another shipment as soon as possible. Any who are... willing to knit or sew will be supplied with yarn from Mise Fessant or cut out abide from Mre. Wm. Gray. Mrs. Geddes, We. Tamlyn or Mrs. Tindall. The hospitals are iu need of all kinds of supplies. dressings, bandages, wash cloths, pillows, pillow- cases etc. to be left with Mre, Willis. The collectors of the systematic giv- Inge are requested to do their work by the end of the month. Married Fifty Years .. A very pretty and interesting social event took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. Errington, Oth concession West Wawanosh, on Friday, August 4.h, when the family and friends, to the number of nearly fifty, sat down to sumptuous supper held in honour of the fiftieth anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. D. Ecrington. Many valuable presents received bore testi- mony to the esteem in which the old couple are held by their friends. The family, comprising Mr. Duncan and Mr. Alf Errington and Mrs. John Lee, presented their mother with a gold brooch filled with hair, and their father with a gold locket and chain. At the close of the supper, Rev. G. Gomm of Dungannon. in a few well chosen words proposed the health of the bride and groom, and on behalf of the gath- ering, expressed the wish that many golden days may yet be spare& to the honoured pair. After supper t h e couple took an auto tide, thu bride wearing a very handsome shawl and the groom, the silk hat and handker- chief worn by them ab their wedding fifty years ago in the village of Kes- wick, wick, Cumberland, England. Bivtn Mr. and Mrs. McCormick of Listened, visited their son, Rev. It, 3, McCormick. Mr. John H-Im of Wingham, and Mr. Reid WMght of London attended the funeral on Sunday of the late Mr. James Gibson. Mr. A. M. Carthew. manager of the Bank of Hamilton, is enjoying a two week's vacation. Mics Gladys Lauttdy has emitted a school near Wiarton, Rev, D, W. 'Turner ie spending his vacatfott fn Bastern Ontario. On. Sunday Mr. A. T. Cooper of Clin• ton will have charge of the temperance services in the ]Methodist church. Dirs. H. M*rehall feeble to be around again after her recent illness. A band concert will be held on Ther day evening In aid of teed, Cross 'fetid, Subscriptions: $1.50 per year, Personal Mention ivwvw.nwy.rvv",ntun..ww..,.r "esel. w ~.0*~n, ~0 y ^",," . Mr. J, O'Dwyre epent the week -end at Mount Forest, Mise Winnie Walker is visiting with her eiders in Toronto, Mr, Rebt, Beattie and family spent Sunday at Grand Bend. Mr, J, H. Skelly of Cobalt, visited at the home of Mr. Arthur Seines, Miss Annie Taylor of Blyth, is visit- ing her friend, Miss Vera Webb, Major Sinclair and Captain Valk' Stone were in town over Sunday. hire. A. G. Smith and son, Irving, Mies Estelle Grifila epent the week are visiting relatives in Lucknow. Mrs. Jas. McGillivray and babe of end with friends in Kincardine.. Detroit, are visiting friends in town. Mies Mary Slade of Galt, is visiting Mies Vino, Smith spent Sunday ' in Belmore. Mrs. Gleorge Roe is visiting with her sister in Hamilton, Wilbert Sturdy left on Saturday morning for the West, Mr, W. 11, Gurney was in Chicago last week on business, Miss Edith Rush is attending the Millinery Openings in Toronto. Mise Edna pmith is visiting with friends near Kincardine. Mies Emily Mann is spending a couple of weeks with friends in Toron- to. Dr. Fox and family returned home after spending as few weeks at Athens, Mich. Mise Ruth Thompson of Seaforth, is the guest of her cousin, Mise Vera Webb. Mies Jean Stewart of Toronto, is spending a few days with friends in town, Mrs, Runatedler is attending the Fall Millinery Openings in London and Toronto. Mise Minnie Saunders is spending a few days with her cousin, Mrs. Edgar Higgins, Salem. Miss Mary Hetherington of West- fotd, visited at the home of Mrs. A. Coutts, John 5t. Mrs, Wm, Holmes is enjoying a holiday with friends in Toronto, Ham- ilton and Brantford. Mies Bertie Haines of Haileybury is visiting with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Haines. Mies Batman of Kincardine was a visitor at the home of Mr, John Quirk for a couple of days. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher of near Chat- ham, are the guests at the home of Mre. Gillespie, Francis St. Mise Oneida Irwin has accepted a position as teacher in the public school at Conn, near Mount Forest, Mr. and Mre, Thos. Watt left on Saturday morning for a several weeks' visit with friends in the West. Misses Hazel and Gerrie Duffy re- turned to their home in Mildmay after visiting with friends in Wingham. Pte. Barry Hineclifl'e received ,in- structions on Thursday to report in London and left on Friday morning. Miss Eva Linklater has returned home from Toronto, having completed her summer course at the University. Mrs. Lott returned to her home in Brussels after spending a couple of weeks with her son, L. Lott, Victoria street. Mr. Frank Gillespie of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Chatham, is visit- ing for a couple of weeks at his home here. Mr. end Mrs. John Ritchie motored to Toronto and Peterboro last Friday where they spent a few days with friends, .St. Helens. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Fitzgerald returned to their home in Toronto on Saturday after spending a couple of weeks with Mrs. Harper and other friends. Mr and Mrs. C. D, Shackleton attended the funeral of the former's cousin, Mr. Wm. Shackleton in Dungannon on Wed- nesday last. Deceased died suddenly of heart trouble on Monday morning, He was well known andhighly respected and the funeral was very largely attended. The service was conducted by the Rev. McKelvey, assisted by Rev. Williams A sorrowing wife, four daughters and two sons arc lett to mourn the loss of a kind husband and loving father. Ite was in his 65th year. Miss Alice Shackleton is spending a couple of weeks with her cousin, Myrtle Shackleton. Miss Pearl Todd is spending a few days camping with the Rev. Mr. Little and family. Wm. Shackleton of IComoka, attended the funeratof hie cousin in Dungannon and paid a short visit to his brother here last week. Whitechurch Mrs. J. W. Brown of Creighton Mine, is visiting at the hotne of Mr. and Mrs. Mac. Ross, Miss M. chillies had charge of the Y. P. S. meeting on Sunday. The leader for Aug. 27, is Miso Annie Kennedy. Rev. V. 0. Nichol of Amherstburg, wilt occupy the pulpit in the Presbyterian Church [text Sunday. Among those who left for the West on Saturday, were Messrs, Herb Laidlaw, Angus and John Morrison, William Pure don anb Hugh McMillan. Mr, and Mts. J. M. Black arid Mrs. CV. J. Poster motored frem Baylield on Saturday and visited at the bottle of l+ir. and :.Irr, frank Hussy. at the home of Mr. T. C. Graham. Mies Nettie Weiler is attending the millinery openings in Toronto, Mies Alice Mann is visiting with friends lu Toronto and Port Dalhousie. Mr. Alonze Phippen of Detroit, is visiting with relatives in Lower Wing - ham. Mrs. -Louis Winterbourne of Kincar- dine, visited with friends in Wingham this week, Mr, Norval Tonkin has accepted a position with the McLaughlin Motor Co. at Oshawa, Master Harold Casemore is visiting in Teeswater at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Linkiater. Mayor Elliott and wife of Ingersoll, are visiting at the former's brother, Ur. 11. B. Elliott. Mr. Ed. Small left on Tuesday morn- ing for Georgetown where he has se cured a situation. Misses Olive and Frances Beemer returned from a couple of weeks' yisit with friends in the Soo. Mr. 0, N. Peake of Toronto, ie visit- ing at the home of his father-in-law, Customs Officer Davis, Misses Alba and Mary Johnston are spending the week at Kincardine at the home of Mrs. Wm, Lamb, Mr. Bradshaw Kerr spent the past two weeks visiting friends in St. Thomas and in Clark Township. Mrs. W. H. Willis returned on Tues- day after spending a few days at the home of her son, Garry, in Toronto. Mrs. Ford, accompanied by her daughter, Irene, are visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dave Finley. Pte. Shropehall of the 161st was here from Camp Borden visiting at hie borne near Mount Maitland, 6th con, Turnberry. Rev. D. Perrie and family have re- turned from Bruce Beach. Mr. Perrie took charge of the services in St, And. rew's Church on Sunday. Mr. A, E. Bannister of the Bank of Hamilton has been transferred to the Winnipeg branch and left on Satur- day morning for that place. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Holler and two children are here from Hespler visit- ing at the home of Mre. Holler's par- ents, Mr, and Mre. Bradley. Mr. John Menzies Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Menzies, Miss Mae Menzies, Mrs. Rob rt McGeemotored e and son, Jack, to Clinton and Bayfield this week. Mise Lillabel Isbister left on Wed- nesday morning for Saskatoon where she has accepted a position as teacher in the Collegiate Institute. Her sis- ter, Mies Tena, accompanied her as far as the Soo. Pte. Frank Kemp motored up from luistowel and spent a day with his sis- ter, Mre. R. A. Currie, before leaving with his battalion for overseas. He watt accompanied by his brother, Stanley, and sisters, Gladys, Catherine and Alexa. Mies Edna A Smith, daughter of T. Smith B. A. of Campbellford. spent part of her vacation with her friend, Mise Eva Linklater of Turnberry. Pte, Jas. Bryden of the 7ch Regt, Fusiliers, is home visiting his wife and friends as he may have to leave for Overseas Service at an early date. Messrs. Chas. and Con. Raddis and from motored up fr m Detroit and spent a few days at the home of their cousin, Councillor Tipling, Leopold St. Mr. Wm. Wiener who has been spending several weeks visiting Mende n Tara, returned on Saturday to the home of his sister, Mrs. Wm, Gould much improved in health, Mise Edith Fairbank is visiting her sister in Guelph before returning to her home in Hamilton, after spending a a month with Mies Margaret Pocock. Margaret accompanied her to Guleph, Rev. and Mrs, Stanley Shaw and son, Maxwell, of the First Methodist church Port Huron, Mich., also Mrs. Sarah Idle and Mrs. Fred Elmer of New York, visited at the home of Mr. Wil• bort Weliwood. Mies Fanny Greene returned to Woodstock on Wednesday after spend- ing a few weeks at the home of her mother, Mrs, John Greene, Levier Wingham. Mr. J. L. Taylor, (1.T. 1t. agent at Clifford, accompanied by his wife and Miss 'Taylor of London, spent the week -end at the hoe of their uncle, Mr, Robert Taylor, Riverview Farm, Mount Maitland, Oth con. Turnbeery. Mrs. W. 3, Adair,Mre. W. A. McGill and Gunner W. G. Adair, of Turn - berry, accompanied by Mr. and firs, Bert Thompson and Mrs. J. Martin of Wawanosh, motored to Hanover and epent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mre. Prank Praet, Mre. j 'ureter' and little bon, Van - Stone, left on Wednesday morning for their home In Columbia. Tena., after epending the past three menthe' at the home of her father, Mr. W. P. VanStone. Mr. VanStone and the Mitered VanStone motored with them altar as London, f $, The 1 • ' ,Stures An,AUnS 1AVU1L111 11 t2UCF hTUt?F' !11. ?.1 el 1, r How About Your Children's Eyes? Are they straight? Can they see the black- board distinctly? Do they squint when read- ing or -hold the book too close? Do they tire easily of reading or studying? These are all sure signs , that they }need ;lasses. Prepare your children for school opening by hav- ing their eyes examined. We make a specialty of testing children's eyes and can deal with the most difficult case. Satisfaction guaranteed. Eyes tested Fret;. J. W. McKINOON DRUGGIST & OPTICIAN Agents for C. P. R. Tickets, PHONE 53 wE_ARF,. HERE TO SERVE. YOU 4.1• t" t t, r. 4-' Ii IIONI3Y A 000D CROP With prices of all other foods soaring housewives will be pleased to learn that there is plenty of honey and that the prices will not be advanced. Tho report recently issued by the Ontario Beekeepers, Association shows that a large crop of light honey bas been ex• tracted this season. The quality is unsurpassed being light in color, heavy body and a very good flavor. The As. sociations Honey Crop Committee have advised that last year's prices be not advanced so that honey will be freely bought in many households. As it requires ne preserving and evil keep in first class condition is any dry cool place, the sixty pound can will be a popular size. An average family will conveniently use that quantity throughout the winter. It is to be hoped that the supply will be equal to the demand Many customers are buy- ing early. The prices recommended by the Ootnmittee are as follows; No. 1, Light extracted, Wholesale, 10c to 114o per lb. ttlo. 1, Light Extracted, retat1.12to to 15cper Ib, No. 1, Comb, Wholesale, $200 to 52.75 per doz. No, 2, Oomb, wholesale, 51 150 to $200 per dMen. These pelted ,Ire 1, e, b. In 60 lb„ 10 lb, and 5 lb, tints, the former being net weight with the tin thrown in, the two latter being grove Weight. Important ! The most important announce ment in this paper to Men. and Wo- men who are about to buy new shoes is the simple reminder of the economy of purchasing the best •--more particul- arly known as IflYICTOS The best good shoe sold and fitted by W. J. GREER -- av,e'Qaxs,niscse 1 R. A. GUM Graduate ofCanadianlimbalnters Association We carry a large and firs t class stock of IfUNE UAL REQUISITES Arlarge stock of everything found in a modern furniturostore Store Phone 51 Residence 155 j It 0.11110 WHIMIHNINIO hest O.L. eic W. SCRANTON COAL Every advantage is with the consumer in buying hie coal early, better service, less Best, n0110 of the dieagreeablo features of winter delivery and the added satiefaction of having your coal in your own bine, Place your order by 20th inat. for delivery at June prices. Dressed and utedeessed Lumber, Lath, Iihingles and and Wood. J. A. f kLeaxi Dealer in Lumber, Coal and Wood. Office l'hotto $4a. Mill Phone 61. Residence 55, Mfkkkl seek see est':.