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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1917-08-23, Page 1h J Single Copies Three Cents e)tnioohct 8 Colne ' THE LOYAL BLACKS Three years ago the war began, Three years ago to -day Ttie Ewpire'e call to every elan Was either fight or pay, Some men the couutry wall could spare Their clear cut duty shun But all the Blacks have done their share To help defeat the Hun, My brother Jinn, who worked by spells, (fie had a lazy street:) S t busy now inspecting shells At forty bones a week, And Jack, of course, is rather young Ile's just nineteen or so. And Tom had trouble with his lung About twelve years ago. My brother Ben would like to fight, The Kaiser makes him wild, But if he went'twould not be right, He has a wife and child. I cannot lease my farm and store, With prices soaring higher, If times keep good for two years more I think I can retire. Although we didn't volunteer And learn the soldier's art, We hold some good positions here And bravely do our part. While some the khaki suits have donned, Arid in the trenches slave We put into a war loan bond Each dollar we can save. But there are lots of husky chaps Could go ae well as not, There's Arthur Moe and Joe perhaps, Paul Pierce and Barney Bott, And Peter Jones and Sam Delong, And Jack Smith's hired man, And Scotty Mess, and Wesley Strong, And Billy Barlow's Dan. And Robert Green and Walter White, And others I could name; When these refuse to go and fight It is a burning shame; I think they should be forced to go, Conscription is the plan To catch these chaps so very slow And make them play the man, Splendid (lame Of Football A strenuous game of football was played at 'Wroxeter, on Wednesday, evening between the Wroxeter boys and the. Wingham Business College. The score resulted 1 to 0 in favour of the Wingham boys. The game al- -though keenly contested was clean and free from roughness. The Wingham line up was as follows: - Goal -Ezra Pocock Full Back l W. Maordenn W. McCool Half Backs A. Wilson L. llingston L. . (H. Gray A B. Abell Forwards Centre -J. Merritt R W JR, Cruickshanke J. Doig • Humor Among Maimed A Soldiers' Employment Official who paid the ADVANCE a friendly visit on Monday was speaking of var- ious matters relating to the returned soldiers. During the course of the conversation he mentioned the oxeell. ent spirit of the maimed soldiers re- turning to this side of the water hav- ing done their bit in France, Oa the arrival of one ship the gangway was sot and the passengers were passing to the dock. Along came one soldier with an artificial leg under his arm and slightly in the lead of the unfort- unate individual to whom the leg be- longed and who called out: -"Hold on there Charlie, how do you expect this leg to catch up with that one if you don't let up on the pace." low 1 1 .CAr.i 1 t=MVORrTEbr2UC, TbRES EYES TESTED ---A'r— NoKIBBON'S DRUG STORE WE ARE. 85. E TO, SERVE YOU ',_.i' EVERYBODY'S COLUMN DUnisi for ESAtle. monthgpplold Polled Angus Vii, VANh'onrtArr CALF LF FAIL SALT: --Apply to u JAB. FiNr cv, Lower Wingham. (tom GIRL VirANTOD for restaurant work. Apply at PoND's RESTAURANT. W11O WILL ASSIST? Doctors Advise Mr. Stacey to have Leg Amputated Word has been received in town from Mr, Jatnes. Staoey, Toronto, the gentleman who had the misfortune to fall and break his leg when tbe grand- stand broke at the Orange picnic here on July 12 h. Tine Aliv.I.Nee was in communication with a man who has known Mr. Stacey for a number of years and claims that he is ;z most re- spectable man, but that his meant) are very scent. After Mr. Stacey's a oident, a few Orangemen gave him a few defiers( to help pay his expenses. Mr. Stacey although eulleriug great pain was very cheat ful and said thzt such accidents could not be helped or no one could be olamed for them. The following is part of a letter sent to a friend in town. Dear friend: - "I am jest able to send aline or too. I have suffered a great deal of pain lately with my leg. I was met at the station and taken home in the ambu- lanoe where two doctors awaited to sot my leg, They told us it was the worst break they had ever seen, the small hones were broken as well as the shin bone. They advised amputation, but I thought I would leave it and if any- thing serious threatened then I could have it taken off, I will send back the cot in a month or so. Regards to Mrs Lougheed and all the family, thank her for her kindness to me while at her home. If I get over this trouble safely it will cost me a lot of money. Re- member me to the boys of the Orange lodge, they're all good fellows." - James Stacey. Several citiemne have expressed a de- sire to assist this gentleman in his sore affliction and Tern ADVANCE has decid- ed to open up a subscription to help him. What would a dollar or so mat- ter to any of us and how much it would do to help in this case. Thus far the* three men in charge of the sports on the 12ch have been the only ones to give any money to Mr. Stacey. Who will help in this worthy cause? A friend has offered $2. A list of the names of contributors and amounts contributed will appear in TIIE AD• VANCE. Mr. Stacey carries no insurance or accident benefits, neither is he a mem- bet of any lodge. Envelopes Free A quantity of good.,quality envelopes advertising Wingham Fair will be dis- posed of free to anyone calling at Tit ADVANCE OFFICE It Might Work Well One of the unpleasant jolts which all publishers of local papers get is when a former acquaintance who has neglected to keep his subscription paid up and while thus in arrears, gives or- ders to have the paper discontinued without making good the arrears, or perhaps moves to another poet office thus evading payment. The Herald - Times has decided to in future publish such little interesting incidents with name of the delinquent, -Walkerton Herald-Timee. TUNIC BED/Alt-Barry Wordsman has moved to town from Toronto and willpay cash for all kinds of rubb.q. rags, horsehair, iron, wool, chickens, old hens. etc„ at his resi• ilenec on the gravel near the B lino. Phone 24 -COO. Mr. Wordeman is a Ru::.lan. 'onL•TTIY WANTED --We win pay the high. [ est price for all kinds of live poultry. tet our prices before vol sell, 11. 131.owrx and 3o s, phone 201. tLf LADY WANTED—Apply to GLo o ATA -o r L`t SeN. re- ANTU)-awaarding places for students or the,c:entral Business College. Call at f lace in McDonald 131ook or mail us Cull par - Children's Shelter Recommended The committee of the county council of Huron, to which was referred the purchase of a suitable property for a children's shelter for the county has decided to recommend a property on West street, Godericb, as desirable and suitable. The property known ae the St. Lawrence also in Goderich has been suggested. but after investigation the committee decided that the West site would be more suitable, although it will cost $500 more than it had been decided to spend. It was also suggest- ed to thio committee that a most suit- e Wingham site was procurable a t W gham and that if they purchased here the cost would only be half as Bruce had promised to unite with Eluron in the upkeep of a children's shelter, but the committee could see nothing but Goderich, • Tho committee's report will tome before the December session of the council.. Tractors in Bruce County The Government tractor engine is being introduced in Bruce County:, Pour already have arrived in di'"erent parte. and N. C. McKay, the district agriculturalist, is demonstrating their use as a motive power in plowing. Coal oil is used as a fuel, but the en- gine is so constructed that either oil or gasoline may be used. At present prices coal oil is the most economical, On an average it takes about two gal - lone per acre to run the engine, and about seven to eight acres per -day is a fair day's work, depending somewhat on the condition of the land. The de . partment charges the farmer $4 50 per day, which includes the pay of the en gineer. On an average it will figure out that it will cost about 753 to OOc per acre to do the plowing. which covers everything, including the cost of the coal oil. The great advantage to the farmer is that it saves help and the land can be turned over oiueb quicker. 'A demonstration was given on August IS, on the farm of W. J. McNally, near Walkerton, in Brant township, If Huron Countyy Council had not voted down the dietriet agricultural representative, tractors would also be busy in Huron. local 'Items Mr, i3, E. Isard has purchased a new Overland touring car. $1000 00 wanted in 10 days, Reed our ad on last page, -W.11, Willis. Mise Mary Coulter has accepted a position in the stationery store of Qeo. Mason & Son. Rev, Mr. McLean of Ripley, occu- pied the pulpit of the Presbyterian chureh on Sunday, Friends of Dr. R. L. Stewart will be. pleased to know that he is progressin favorably after undergoing his recen operation. The regelar monthly meeting of the Turnberry Red Cross Society will be held at the home of Mrs. Murchison, Con. 10, on Friday, Aug. 31st at 2,30 p.m. Any farmer needing help should ap- ply to THE ADVANCE. We know of a few men who are accustomed to farm work who would hire for a few days to help in the harvest. An auto standing in front of a store on Josephine street on Saturday even- ning was started up, while the owner was in the store and run across the street up on to the side walk. During an electrical storm on Thurs. day a shed in the rear of Dr. Tamlyn's cottage at the Kincardine beach was struck by lightning and a portion of the roof destroyed. Rev. Mr. Davidson of Belgrave oc- cupied the pulpit in the Methodist church on Sunday and preached excel- lent sermons. Rev, Mr. Armstrong is spending his holidaye at Goderich. Read the staggering disclosures Countess Inn's Plot to Ruin the Ger. man Crown Prince written by her personal companion under the title "The Unhappiest Woman in all Europe." This story is to be found on page 6, of this issue. Tipling and Millis opened up their flax mill on Monday. They have al- most one hundred Indians down from the Saugeen reserve pulling flax for them. In some places tbe wet weath- er has partly spoiled the crop, but on the whole the crop is above average. The Wellington County Oreamery of Arthur, are opening up a branch at Wingham in E. Merkley and Son's building, corner Victoria and Joseph- ine St, They will pay the highest prices for cream. Watch for their announcement hi next week's AD- VANCE. Russia in on rations. A wheat em- bargo exists in Argentine. Australia, New Zealand, and India are nut of reach :of Great Britain because of the shortage of ships. It has fallen to the Uaited States and Canada to beat the German blockade and feed Great Brit- ain, the allies and the armies in the Mr. L. Kennedy. the pushing repre- sentative ,for the Overland, brought up from tiannfactory at West Toronto, four new Overland% On the way up one of the care suffered a slight acci- dent, the car ahead making a quick atop the two struck and the lights and fenders of the last car were slightly damaged, The regular meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the council chamber on Thursday afternoon, Aug, 30th at 3 o'clock. The program will be in charge of Misses Mabel hard, Mabelle McDonald, Clarice Moffatt, and Rose Weiler. All are welcome. A epecialinvitation is extended to the young ladies. Mr. Creighton, the field crop govern- ment judge, whose report on the oats judged by him in this district appears in another column of this paper tells us that he never judged for a more honorable lot of men than those whose fields he just completed. He says that "he ' is very often approached by a farmer and told that if he puts his field on top of the liet he wfll receive $25.00 or more, bu,, in this district no one ever hinted any 'such thing, inIjam_ WINUHAM, ONT., 'THURSDAY, AUOUST 23rd 1917 THE CAMPBELL REUNION Those in the picture reading from loft to right are -Mrs. J. Thomas, Cleve- land: Robert, of Ingersoll; Mre. D. Campbell, aged 87 years; David Campbell, Toronto; Mre, Ellison Hodgins, Oayley, Alta„ Mrs, Wm. Howard, sister of Mrs. Campbell; Miss Mary, at home; Mrs. John Dunbrooke. Cleveland; James of Great Falls, Montana; Mre. T. Allison, of London; Mrs. Lott Davis, of Wind- sor, and little Eileen Hodgins, WINDHAM FALL FAIR Tuesday and Wednesday October 9th and 10th Arrangements are being made for a bigger and better fall fair at Wingham this year than ever. Horse Races will be a feature. The fall fair prize list will be published in a few days and many of the prizes will be added to. Nine associate directors have been ap- pointed to assist the directors in their work, they are; John Gillespie. W. J. Henderson, (Junction), Chas, G. Camp- bell, John Shielle, F. J. Hill, Reg. S. Williams, Sam'I Burchill, Hugh Gil- more and Miller Proctor. Special care was taken in selecting judges for this year's fair and the soci- ety has been fortunate in securing the following. Heavy horses -Wm. Dickson, Wal- ton, Light. horses -W, 13. Millman, Tor-' onto. Cattle-Oapt. T. E. Robson, auction- eer, London. ° Sheep and swine -Geo. Armstrong, Teeewater. Poultry -Wm. Carter, Londesboro. Grain and Seeds -Robert Black, Wroxeter, Hoots and Vegetables -W. J. Mc- Cracken, Brussels. Dairy and Provisions -W. J. Ar- scott, Whitechurch. Fruit David Cantelon. Clinton. Directors appointed to take charge of the different departments at the fair are; - Heavy Horses -Geo. T. Robertson, and Frank Henry. Light horses -John Gillespie and J. A. Brandon. Cattle -H. T. Perdue and 3. G. Fyfe. Piga and Sheep -W. J. Henderson, and P. Gibbons. Poultry -F. J. Hilland J. J. Moffatt. Grain and seeds -W. J. Currie and Frank Henry. Roots and vegetables -Geo. Cruik- shank, and J. A. Brandon. . Dairy and Provisions -John Gilles- pie, A. H. Wilford, Mrs. J. A, Brand- on and Mrs, Geo, T. Robertson. Ladies' Department -H, T. Perdue, I. J. Wright, and Lady Directors. Many who have never exhibited at Wingham fair have signified their at- tention of doing so this year. Prize Lists will be ready by the first of Sept- ember and you may get one by calling at the office of the. Secretary. "The children of Belgium are crying for food. Serbia has been over -run by the enemy. Half of Roumania is oc- cupied, Much of France is laid waste. Ten nations of the world are on rations. Sixty million men are withdrawn from production for war service. To feed the Allied armies and nations, the men and women of Canada must pledge themselves to maximum pro- duction, the elimination of waste, and the largest possible consumption of perishable foodstuffs," says Hon. W. J, Hanna, Canadian Food Controller, W. S. Millman of Toronto, was in town en Monday of this week, He and Mr. Wilford were working out some interesting propositions for the farmers of Wingham distriot. Un- fortunately reports there circulated that A. H. Wilford had made an as- signment and that his place of bus'. nee was closed, which we are glad to say is not the case, as he is still doing business in the old stand. Many far. mere in discussing this matter say they could not afford to be without Wilford's market. Mr. Millman is one of Toronto's big men. He will judge light horses at Wingham 1 all Fair on October 10th, he has been a judge at the Western Fair, London, for several pears, Send Us the News Friends and subscribers of THE AD- VANCE are asked to kindly jot down any items of news which oscura in their immediate vicinity, or call us up by phone. If you have visitors, or if going for a visit let us know about it and have it published in our personal column. WEDDING BELLS MCINTosi,I-CARs0N A quiet church wedding was solem- nized in Winnipeg. on Thureday, Aug- ust 16th, when Mies Emma Carson of Wingham, became the wife, of Mr. "Robert McIntosh. The happy couple will make their home in Saskatoon, Mise Carson owned the five and ten cent novelty store at Wingham for some time before selling to Mise Pyne, and Mr. McIntosh is a former respect- ed resident of Howick township who moved to the West about five years ago. • Forty tons of Gunn's Fertilizer Is being unloaded to -day for A. II. Wil- ford. Mr. Hilton Hunter has moved into the house recently occupied by Mr. Anderson on Francis St. Mr. C. L. Brown, principal of the High School is in town. He expects to move his fam'lyhere from Toronto in a short time. The Methodist Sunday School are holding their picnic this (Wednesday) aftornon in the Lower Town fists, An excellent time is expected. The Patriotic Society's next sewing tea will be held at the home of Mrs, Dudley Holmes on Thursday, Aug: 30. All members of the Society are cordial- ly invited. At a meeting of tbe High School Board held in the town hall on Tues- day evening a resolution Was passed that Agriculture be taken up in lieu of bookkeeping. An old lady who is doing her bit for the brave Canadian lade at the front is Mrs. Margaret Small, corner John and Shuter Ste. Although she is 73 years old, she has knit 101 pairs of socks since 1016. What might have resulted in a ser Jetts accident occurred near the G. T, R. dep otoo Tuesday afternoon when aearby -. driven a Brussels merchant collided With a bicycle. The bicycle Was badly damaged. ANSLEY—AITKLN A quiet but interesting ceremony graced the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Aitken, "Glencairn Farm," Glenannan, on Wednesday, Aug. 22, when their daughter Elizabeth, was united in marriage to John Wesley An- sley, B. A., of Regina College, Regina. At 12.30 the bride entered the par- lor leaning on the arm of heir father, to the strains of the wedding march, which was played by Mrs. R. M. Lind- say, sister of the groom. The bride was attired in white silkrcrepe with bodice of satin and wore the custom- ary bridal veil and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. Aflee the ceremony and congratula- tions the party partook of a dainty wvedding dinner, and left on the C. P, R. train for a short trip to Toronto, the bride travelling in a suit of blue gabardine with white satin hat, The following week Mr. and Mrs. Ansley leave for Regina, where they will make their home, New College Mr. Geo. Spotton has been spending considerable time of late iu Stratford, where be is organizing what.ie known as the Canada Business College. It will be affiliated with his Canada Business College, corner College and Spadina, Toronto. In addition to the regular courses, Mr. Spotton advises us that he has arranged with a train despatcher of high repute to conduct classes in Telegraphy. Mr, John Morritt will be a partner in this school, the firm being Spotton and Merritt. Of course Mr, Merritt will remain Principal of the Wingham Business College for the coming year, Driving Cows Frantic A new cow pest that threatens to di- minish the milk supply seriously is re- ported by dairymen as appearing among the herds at London district, P'or lack of better technical knowledge the bug is called the "North west fly," and is said to sting with the power of a charge of rockealt. One dairyman etatee that when this fly attacked .one of his cows, the poor animal became almost demented and ran about the field, tail in the air, until it dropped from exhaustion. Wherever the pests have appeared the herds have fallen off in their output, and the dairymen are consulting experts to ascertain the best means of exterminating the pest. So far they have been able to secure little satisfaction, as no ono has been able to secure a sample of the fly. - Exchange. How About Wingham? "Tho question of help among the farmers of this vicinity is very serious and it was thought this would not be the case, consideringthe loud .pro- misee made by the several boards of trade in the surrounding towns earl, ier in the season. The lure of the riv- er and lake resorts and pleasant auto- mobiles drives, however seems to have drowned the conscience of those who promieed to do so much to aid in tak- ing care of the season's harvest." The above appeared in Monday's papers under an Essex headline, but the latter might have boon that of any town in the country. It wail so easy early last spring for townsmen to meet in cosy haile, talk much and pees res- olutions about going out to help the farmers a few months later, The die - patch from Essex tells what happened at a difference nce a few hours o (months) makes"-Ridgetown Domin- ion, «u. ereonal8 Mr. Vicent of Bothwell, is a visitor in town. Miee Pei cilia Powell is vieiting with friends in Gerrie, Mies Cora Coles of'Gorrie, is visitant; with friende in town, Miss Alice Beckwith of Dresden, is visiting at her home here, Mr, Maines of Toronto, is visiting at the home of Mr. T. Fields. Mr. and Mrs, T. 0. King and family motored to London last week. Miee Taylor of London, is the guest of Miss Ethel King, Shuter St. Mr. and Mrs, W. H. Gurney and family spent Sunday in Fergus. Nurse Annie Griffin of Toronto, is visiting at her home in town, Mies McVittie of Goderich, is visit- ing at the home of Mr. Dave Bell. Mise Maud Fluety and Vino Groves are visiting friends in Kincardine, Miss Annie Taylor of Blyth, is vieit- ing her friend, Dl's Vera Webb. Miss Nellie England of Zion, is visit- ing her aunt, Mrs. Robt, Deyell. Mrs. Reid of Brussels, is vieiting at the home of Mr. Geo. elver, Minnie St. Mr. Prank Robinson is visiting friends at Moorefield and Palmerston. Mies Jessie Thompson of Harrieton, is visiting her friend, Mies Marion Allen. Mr. J. B. Duffy and son of London, spent a couple of days with friends in town. Mr. Fred Scott returned to Palmer- ston on Tuesday after visiting his de- ter in town. Mre. Kennedy anddaughter, of Acton, is visiting at the home of Mr. J. W. Dodd. Mr. Dave Robertson of Toronto, is spending a short vacation with rela- tives in town. Mr. and Mrs. 0, P, Smith are spend- ing a couple of weeks vaoation down the St, Lawrence. Mr. and Mee. Jae. Phelan and daugh- ter, Mary, spent the week -end with friends in Dundalk, Mr, Wm. Robertson of Saskatoon, is visiting with his mother, Mrs. Rob- ertson, Shuter street. Rev. and Mrs. Pocock of New York, are renewing acquaintances in Wing - ham and district. Mrs, 0, R. Brinker and son, Aaron, of Sandusky, Mich., are visitors at Mr. and Mrs, W. M. Adair's. Mies Haml Palmer of Kincardine, spent a few days at the home of her friend, Mies Marion Allen. Mr, and Mrs. Findlay McCallum of Belgrave spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Roert J. Breen, Turnberry. _ Mr. Sandy Kelly returned to hie home in Swift Carrent, Sask., after visiting his son, John of Turnberry. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbreath of Toronto, are visiting at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Deemer. Miss Helen O'Dwyre with her friend, Mies Shoe, of Mount Forest, visited friends in town during the past week. Mise Ethel Beckwith of Toronto, is visiting at the home of her parents Mr, and Mrs. M. R. Beckwith, town. '1dr. and Mrs, Wm. Alburn and niece, Mre. Belcamp, of Dayton, Ohio, spent a few days with friends at Glenannan. Mr, George Bonnotte of Molesworth, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Wm. Austin, B, line, also Thos. Cum- mings. Mr, and Mrs, R, J. Houston return- ed to their home in London after vis- iting with the latter's sister, Mrs. Bil- lie Burke. Rev. J. B. Fotheringham and Mrs. Fotheringham of Brantford, spent the week -end with Mr, and Mrs. Dudley Holmes. Mir, John Taylor of Hanover, spent a few days with hie father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Taylor, Lower Wingham, Mr, and Mrs. John Buchanan of Tor- onto, are spending a couple of weeks at the home of the lattet's sister, Mrs. C. N. Griffin. Mr. Milton Groves of Preston, is spending a couple of days at his home here, prior to his leaving for the. West on Tuesday next. Mr. E, A, Hammond of South Bend, is spending a couple of weeks at the home of Mee. Hamnsond's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr, Mr. John 6. Reading, wife and fam- ily of Hamilton, are vieiting at the home of the former's mother, Mrs, Reading, Patrick St, Moyers Ernest Hall and Eldon Twamley of Dungannon, spent the weekend at the home of the latter's cousin. Mies Minnie Saunders, Mr, W. F. Vanatone and the Misses Vanatone of Wingham, and Mrs, For- ester of Columisia, Tenu., were visitors in town on Sunday. -Clinton New Era. Mr. Edgar McGuire of Winnipeg, is renewing old acquaintances in Wingham. Eddie was a member of the Bank of Bamtlten staff here a few years ago, Mr. Elmo Sanderson of Detroit, is spending a few days at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs W. A Sander. i eon. 'Elmo expects to join Uncle Sam's army In a week or no. ,IUDUE'S REPORT Of Scoring of Standing Oat Competition Subscriptions: $1.511 per year. Mr, Thos. Creighton, Mooretown, the judge of the Standing Oat compe- tition in connectionwith the Turnberry Agricultural Society has submitted the following snoring to the secretary, 1 R. Wilton ° 2 J, W. Fortune 3 John Shiell 4 P, Leaver 5 M, McMillen N, Underwood 7 H. Ti. Perdue 8 W. Webster 0 A. Proctor 10 F. Henry I1 A. McDonald 12 S. Burchill 13 Malcolm Roes 11 R. Currie 15 Oliver Campbell 16 W. 3. Currie 800 points 870 87 86 85 820 810 81 700 760 730 710 71 70 62 600 Mr, Creighton tells us that this score is excellent, in fact above average. There is little or no emut, but a little blight is noticed, which is possibly due to late seeding, He urges strongly that all farmers secure free, from J. Leckie 1'Vileon, a copy of the Weed Bulletin published by the Government, Mr. Creighton has judged eleyen crops this Beason and this is his twelfth year at the work. . Induction, Thursday, Sept. 6th Mr, W. Elmore Mahood, contractor, will commence work on the Anglican rectory, The house will be remodelled and the work will be pushed at once. Bee new rector, Rev. Horace W, Snell is expected iu town on Tuesday and his induction to the rectorship of St, Paul's chureh will take plane on Sept, 6th. Rev. Canon Richardson will con- duct the induction and Rev. Arthur Carlyle of Windsor, will address the people. Reply to Donald Last week, Mr. Editor, I prom- ised to give an interesting reply to the letter of Donald McLachlan, but since then I have spent considerable time mingling with Stratford citizens and have come to the conclusion that there is no use firing at a target too small to hit, Let me give you an il- lustration: I went into the Daily Herald Office and tendered them mon- ey for one month's advertising, and I was informed that D. A. McLachlan had agreed 'to double his advertising space with the express condition that I he not allowed access to the columns of the Herald. However, after losing much vital time in advertising of our new branch at Stratford, we have gained access to the columna of the Daily Herald. This, Mr. Editor, is the smallest attempted trick known to newspaperdom. (Signed) GEO. SPOTTON. Master Harold Groves is visiting with friends in Acton, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rae and fami- ly spent Sunday at Atwood. Mr. Fred Johnston of Fergus, is visiting at his home in town. Mrs. R. 5, McGee has returned from visiting with friends itt Toronto. Mise Edna Campbell of Morrie, is visiting with friends in Wroxeter, Mrs. Bert Vansickle and two child- ren are visiting with friends in Ripley. The Misses Telfer of Milton, are vis- iting with Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Telfer, Mies Ruby Rothwell of . Toronto, is visiting at the home of her aunt Mrs. A. Clemens. Mrs. George Holler and two child- ren are visiting with her mother, Mrs. Jos. Bradley.. Miss Annie 'Tindall of Listowel, is visiting at the home of her uncle, Mr. R, J. Tindall. Misses Mabel Butcher and Phoebe Bloomfield spent the week -end with friends in Blyth. Mrs, Frank Kennedy and daughter,. Lorna, of Hamilton, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Tipling, Me, R, L. Mitchell of Toronto, form- erly of the Bank of Hamilton staff here, is visiting with friends in town. Mrs. Edgar Higgins and eon Alvis, are visiting at the home of her brother Mr. 'Will Abraham, Huntsville, Mus- koka. Mrs, L. 0. Reynolds and two sons of Rosedale Park, Toronto are vieiting at the home of the Misses Reynolds, in Wren, Mics Ida Totten of Fordwicb, is at present very low with appendicitis, at the home of her uncle, Mr, R. J. Tindall, Mr, Jos. Totten and sister, Mise Bertha, of Indian Bead, Alta„ spent the week -end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. 3. Tindall, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Peake and two children of Toronto, are vieiting at the home of the latter's parents, Me. and Mrs, H, Davis town. Mr. Wellington ldwarde and daughter, Marguerite, of Flint Mich g g are vieiting at the home of the form• er's sister, Mrs. Wn3. Wellwood, ., ma Stores , aVAU,\ r n' ,)O; 11 DIMu.,-'r.,I'I •, fp 11 '11 t. eee C `She Man 1A9ho Sn\qs° ikSzo&Smoke Knows that his favorite brand of cigars can always be had h ere, You may smoke what youlike but be sure you like what you smoke -We can please you, OUP CIGAR SPECIALS Prime Choice a 5c cigar Official Seal 4 for 25c Corporal 3 for 25c E T Fine Club House 2 for 25c (Clear Havana) J. W. McKibbon DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Phone 53 C. P. R. Tickets 0 I., WE.ARE. HERE. TO SERVE YO„ r= SUMMER SHOES rezraaa At :Your OWN PRICE You can wear them for three months yet but our 'time to sell them is just no w MEN'S, WOMEN'S BOYS' and GIRLS' Canvass shoes will be sold so low that it will be cruelty to your feet not to buy them. W. J. Greer Boots and Shoes 1 R. A. CURRIE 1 Graduate ofCanadianEmbalmers Association We carr a large and first- class stook of g FUNERAL REQUISITES A large stook of everything found in a modern furniturestore Store Phone 51 Residence 155 MIMS 1.1111111,1100 Huron Old Boy's Picnic About 800 people crossed the bay Thursday afternoon to attend the pic- nic of the Huron Old. Boys' Aesocias tion, held at Center Island Toronto. The committee in charge was com- posed of Mr, Roger Crocker, chairman; Mr. Ed. Floody. Secretary; and Sir John Willison, Major Beck, Col. W. E. McNaught, Mr. T. G. Soulos, Dr. Stanbury, Mr, S. N. Scott, Mr, N. B. Cobbledick, Mr. John Robertson, Mr. H, J, Morrish, Mr, G. A. Newton, and Mr. Ralph Sheppard. Tractor- Plowing A Boon Recently there was a demonstration 'of two tractors at work on the Nelson farm, near Toronto, under directions of the Resources Committee and the machines proved to be a great improve meet on the old horse plowing sys- . tem.. They plodded along at a rate of more than two miles an hour, turning over three furrows as they went. One of these machines', drawing a two -fur- row plow, can turn over five acres of land in a ten hour day, whereas by tbe old system not mora than one and a . half acres Can turned the d ned hi game time, They wequ're the attention o't only one Man,