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The Wingham Advance, 1917-10-04, Page 1Single Collies Three Cents DIED IN 1;ND ANE) Harvey Willis. Dies in English hospital on Thursday 11t'npet.t. sympathy i:; extended to Mr. and Mrs. W. 11. wink, who on Saturday morning tecetvet1 the sod intelligence that lkei r youngest son, Harvey Frattlitl Willis, had passed to the Great Beyond on Thursday, in Moore Barracks hospital. Pte. Willis ctt1L1eel with the111ecliral cotes and lett for 1?ngland three months ago . IIatVey Eva•, a gleal favorite among the young p:ople cif Wingham and although Tau L&TIS: PTE. HARVEY F. WILLIs only 18 years and 9 months at the time of his death, yet he had for the past year been .very determined to do his bit pt the front: IIe was rejected and again on of- fering for the Medical Corps was ac- cepted but at the same time was advised that he was not in fit shape to go. He underwent an operation in order to pass and when he contracted pleurisy his weak- ened condition could 'not overcome the effects, For the past six weeks, he has been in the hospital. Although he did not die in France or did not reach •the battlefront still he died a true soldier's death. Alms.st Asphyxiated with Gas Mt Naylor and Miss Nellie Breen were almost asphyxiated at their rooms' in :tune Blink on Tuesday night Gas es- caped from the coal stove during the night tend ti lien Mise: Bireen awoke in the 0 morning site was suffocating. We are pleased to state both ladies are recover- ing. It is stated that another twenty minutes would have proven fatal. Spotton Graduates The following young ladies; graduated in Stenography last week froin the Spottgn Business College, and are going direct to positions: • Miss Brownie Swarts, Wingham; Miss Marion Fisher, Lucknow; Miss Evelyn Hayes, Drayton; Miss Ethel Melville, Palmerston. Miss Swarts has taken a position in th e Western Foundry Co. Miss Fisher has accepted a position in Hamilton. Miss Hayes and Miss Melville take positions in 'Toronto nest week. It is freely admitted that Spotton graduates have the choice+ of best positions in Canadian and American cities Mr. Spotton advises us that hun- dreds of calls for trained help come to him monthly. The Spotton Business Col- lege of Winghan has had over one thous- and graduates and the Colleges controlled by Mr. Spotton over twelve thousand graduates to date. Eye Specialist COMING Fri., October 5th Yv�V h!cK(BBON'S• DRUG STORE EVERYBODY'S COLUMN Font SALE •-TWo steer calves. Apply to WALLACE1Fi(AN RUM Phone 2-026. P011 SALE -Ono new Bain Wapgon at Less than pro -enc cost,. One now Wriehing Ma. chino very cheap. Two 25 foot trusKod ladders like now for half price. Buy your plow and machine repairs bore. Cream Separators Overhauled. , T, R. Baseturr Of RI, WANTED Apply at tans Bnt•N:+tvtru: lfo•rar, WEN PEDLAtit iiarry Wordeman hoe moved Io town from Toronto and will pay cash for all kinds of rubber:+. rage, horsehair, iron, wool chickhunt en» old hm, etc., at bid reel. dance on Elbe IirateI near the 13 line. Pitons 21 ,.00. M r. vVotdsma•n is a llu:.sian. Auction Sale 34 illEAD CAT`TLL .At tr ••r, Towne's hotel • WI c», I 1'ER 4.4 2 o'clock, lock, on 11�1E1i �3 . 1ltb �• 1, yiimgClo �al Tyi,(1-ts'.11 old Fitt (1,, etlhl IICif11 ill tieo11t11f, l he ,1'• p+1S ; ,,,_ d Durlhain Cattle lit e Leiltltt t C ldriiort, WIT e: McDoNALLD, I'tol,:, ICCRmats Mr. Gurdon Ransom of Stratford, is visiting with friends in town. Airs John Hardy and slaughter, Emma •visited at Fordwich over Sunday, Mr. A. J. Fof Mitchell, was • rl' 1 tort a for a couple of days this week. Mr. Earl Groves of Harriston, spent the week -end Avitli his family in town. Miss Jean Ro:a of Morris, spent the past few weeks with friends in Toronto. Mrs. J. W. Scott spent the past week visiting at the home of her sister in Guelph. • Mr. A. C. Cameron of Toronto, is visit- ing her sister, Mrs. Alex. T. Ross of Mor- ris. Mr. Jas. Sell has returned from London, and has accepted a position in the West- ern Foundry. Mrs. Chas. Crawly returned from Rod- ney, where she spent the summer with her aunt, Mrs. McCaul. George R. Disney of the 53rd Battery London, Ont. spent a few days with his mother Mrs II. Disney. Miss L. Hazel Brandon attended the Sutter -Chant. Wedding held in Wesley Church, Clinton, on Wednesday. Mrs. Wellwood, Rev. E F, Armstrong and Mr. Frank Hill are dclgates to the Epwoth League Convention held at Strat- ford this week. Mr. Robert Carr, has returned to his home at Walton, after visiting his daugters, Mrs, Tindall Ritchie and Mrs S Phippen in Wingham, Mrs. Kennedy and daughter Miss Kate, accompanied by Mrs. Archie Kennedy and children left on Saturday for Kam- loops, B. C., where they will in future reside. Mrs• John Bloomfield of Pittsburgh, but formerly of Wingham, is suffering from bronchial asthma, Had it not been checked in time it would have developed into pneumonia Frost and Snow Already r. M:r. Rubs. J. Bloomfield writing to TnE Au-.INci, froin his home in Pittsburgh, Pa., states that snow fell there on August 25th with a heavy frost at night. Bogs are selling at $19.50 over there. Bob - you could get altnost as good a price for hogs here and you would not need to en- dure the bitter cold of your frigid climate. Business} Places Change Mr. and Mrs. E. C. White who for the past seven years conducted a tailoring business in town left on Friday morning for their new liotue in Cornwall. They are followed to their new home by the best wishes of many friends. Mr Geo. Carr has moved his tailoring establishment to the store vacated by Mr, White and Chas Bondi has moved his fruit store into the store vacated by Mr. Carr. New Produce Business Gunns Limited have opened 'up their building at Wilford's old stand, and Mr E. R. Harrison has accepted the position of local manager. They will pay the farmers the highest cash price for Cream; Butter, Eggs and Poultry: ? Mr. Harrison is no' stranger to the farmers of this local- ity, he having been in the employ of Gunn:.; for twelve years and laterwith A. H. Wilford as buyer. Mr. ljarrison is an honest and obliging business man and we bespeak for him success. Mr. Albert E. Coling wilt assist in the produce house and Miss Reba Boyd will he cashier and bookkeeper. - See Gunns advertisement_ on page foul' B':lmore The Harvest Home services held in Methodist> Church on Sept. 23, were a de- cided success. On Sunday morning, Rev, Mr. Yeomans of Clifford, preached a most eloquent sermon on; "The Soul's Chief Joy" and in the evening on, Les- sens from the Earth," to large and inter- ested audiences. The church was most beautifully and appropriately decorated, and reflects great credit on the artistic taste of the Misses Galloway, Irwin and 1letcalte who had charge of it. On Monday evening a supper was served in the basement, after which a splendid program was given in the church. The pastor, Rev. Mr, Stride occupied the chair, and stirring and patriotic addresses were given by Rev. Mr. Yeomans and Rev. R. N D. Sinclair, on "Loyalty", which were greatly appreciated. The musical part of the program rendered by by Miss Shand of Toronto, and Miss Fowler of Teeswater, was a treat and contributed largely to the great enjoy- ment of the evening. • The proceeds $00 is to be devoted to buying furniture for the parsonage and other purposes. • DIE STACEY FUND Elmore Mahood $ 1 00 Jos Mcl3ntney 1 00 W. II Willis '2 00 MARRIED i3tt.tNDov.--13.tltftl':r'r--•In Winglnun, on Wcdneeday, Oct 3rd, Miss Mae Barrett, only daughter of Mr and Mrs. Tho:'. l3attett, to 'X'lpt l4tal,clon,. 1'.trtlt--SIMt'SoN---At the Matins, %ioa titer, on Sept. 13th 1917, by Itev. Malcolm, Mr Levi Parr, Grey town- Lhip, to MK; Jennie Winona, daughter of Mr. James Simpson, Jan estowu, Zit am THE DIaATII ROLL ADA, ALDINoroN The news of the death of Ada, the little eight-year-old daughter of Pte Fred and Mrs Aldington, was indeed a great shock to her friends and family. The little girl had been about with het' playmates oat Saturday, but on Sunday was operated on for appendicitis and died on Monday morning. She was a bright little girl and to her parents, brothers and sisters is ex- tended the sympathy of a large circle of friends, MATTHEW WADPIILL, Mr. Matthew Waddel,a former resident dent of Wingham died in Clinton on Monday at the age of 89 years. The funeral was held on Tuesday from the home of Mr, Moir, 2nd Culross to Teeswater Cemetery. Mr. Waddell was born in Scotland and cane to Canada in 1853, settling in Cul- ross, Bruce Co. here he married Mary Moir, who died many years ago. After leaving the farm, Mr. Waddell and his only daughter, Jessie, moved to Wingham. Three years ago his daughter died sudden- ly, Mr. Waddell was au "Old Timer" being for many years a miner in the Western States. Wii.UVKN Fhatousom Th ere passed away on Tuesday Sept. 25tH at Wingham General Hospital, a bright young life in the person of Wilburn (Kenneth) Ferguson, eldest son of Mr, and Mrs Andrew Ferguson. - The deceased was ill only a short time as 11e came home from St. Catharines on vacation, and was stricken with spinal trouble which with all medical aid proved. fatal. He was born at the home of his parents, Lot 41 Con. 10, East Wawanosh on March 25th 1890. Seven years' ago he graduated at the Wingham Spotton Business College, and joined the staff of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Wingham, since then he has held positions at Peterboro, Sud- bury, Gowganda, Cobalt, Brantford and St. Catharines branches, and durin g this period was a valued member of the. staff. In religion he was a Presbyterian, and always led a true life in the work of the Master Besides his parents he leaves to mourn his h s los s, two brothersJ aures A. of the Can. Bank of Commerce staff Sher- brooke, Quebec, Daniel G. and one sister Isabelle at home. The floral tributes were beautiful and many which showed the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The funer- al was held at the home of his parents on Friday and was largely attended. Inter- ment took place in the Brandon Cemetery. Rev A, M. Boyle conducting the services Friends from a distance attending the funeral were: -Mr. Alex and Miss Anriie McCurdy Compbellville Ont, Mrs. Stokes, Port Huron, Mich , and Mr. IIarvey_Linklater, 'Teeswater, JOHN CAMPBELL This issue we are called upon to record the death of an old and highly esteemed resident of East Wawanosh, in the person of John Campbell, who departed this life on Monday, having succumbed to parlysls. The late Mr. Campbell was a man well known and much respected. He was one of the sturdy pioneers and his passing away removes another whose toil and en- ergy did much to tranform this sesfion from its primeval state • to the condition in which we now find•it. John Campbell was born in Puslinch Tp , Co. of Wellington, in the year 1841, and when very young, moved with his parents to the Township of Nassagueya, County of Halton where he grew to manhood on what is known as the mountain above Milton. Front there he came to East Wawanosh in the year 1805 and after working around'for about lour years, he was married to Miss Mary Isabella Dunbar by the late Rev Dr. McLean, of Blyth, and they moved unto lot 42 on the 7th concession of East Wawanosh where he resided until the time of his death The late Mr. Campbell leaves to mourn his loss, besides his wife, a family of two daughters and four sons, one daughter, Mrs P. W, Scott, died some years ago 'those surviving are: -Mrs Wm. Sims, Blyth; Hugh Campbell, Franklyn, Man: Joseph, Nesbitt, Man; Robert John, Hickson, Ont; henry and IVliss Minnie at hone. One brother, HIugh Campbell, of Milton, also survives. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon, service being hold at the house at 2 o'clock, followed by interment in Brandon Cemetery. --Blyth Standard WOUNDED IN FRANCE t9 #.slice Corel Itobt McMichael, sunt if Mts 'Wnl, Wfaliclta1l of Bluevale, wl u waJ tsounded on kugust '314. alt the h g fight at Lens on that date. fie tpc it thirteen months at the front. WINQIIAM, ONT,; 'TIEUPSDAY, OC'IODER 4th 1917 btratirt DETERMINED MiNED TO "CARRY ON" Tile Spirit of Britain After Three Year's of 'War. (13y Pte. H. Bellamy, C.E.F. in The Godericlt Star.) As1have been away Stora Canada for some time now, it is only natural that I should bo out of touch with public sentiment over there regarding the war, although I clo occasionally run across Canadian daily and week- ly newspapers and glean what I can from • e h r t out. However, I don't think I will bo far wrong when I say that there are a good many people back home who are war -weary, just as there are in this country, and I suppose there is a small minority, too, as there is here, who would have a sort of a patched up peace rather than go on with the war. But I am glad to bo able to say to this latter class over in Can- ada that the spirit of the British pub- lic as a whole at tho end of three years of histilities is remarkable and admirable. There may be people in Canada who believ that, because of so much labor unrest and Industrial dis- putes ,in this country, the working people are ready to "throw up the sponge." This is certainly a mistaken belief There are other reasons, just- ifiable, I suppose, too, which are res- ponsible for this condition of appairs, but I can say with a groat deal of confidence, basing my opinion on what I have seen and heard lately, that, with tho exception of a very small minority, of socialists and pac- ifists, the people here are as fully if not more determined than ever to "carry on" despite all `peace talk," until the Allies get the peace they want. There is a vast difference between the peace we could get' now without further fighting and the peace the Allies are after and will fight for until they do get it. It is only natural that after three years of war there should be a cer- tain number of people who have grown weary of strife and are ab- solutely "fed up" to use a soldier's expression. They are like people taking a long, tiresome railway jour- ney—they become more irrltible, to use Lloyd George's illustration. They aro "fed up" in the sense in which we are all inevitably weary after the prolonged mental and physical strain of it, but in a more active way. The war, indeed, has got on the nerves of some of Us. We were all Joking for. "big things" last spring, but we all know the reason these big things" did not materialize, owing to Rusian and ofher difficulties. What ever the fututi}'Yilay have in store— and informed hopes rut high in the West—this third aunivesrary of the war finds us robbed of a victory which nothing could have arrested if only Russia had stood firm. But do - lay is not defeat. Disappointment niay gnaw at the heart; and there may yet be many months of anxious times. Yet never. was the British in better fettle.—never was the fight- ing man more confident, And if they who understand the measure and meaning of falsified hopes, can still strain ther eyes with smiling confid- ence across the bruised homes of Flanders to the promised land of the Rhino, 'Eve should be ashamed indeed if our spirit drooped even for an unsuspected second. We have every reason for pride in achieve- ment. To -day the England, the Great Britain of three years ago, has gone never to return. Where sloth sat in luxury and idleness, there is mighty energy and splendid aetivity. High and low, rich and poor, have joined in the brotherhood of a com- mon endeavour. Tho country hums with the noise of the lathe, with the music of the munition factory, and the song of the reaper is in the field. By a miracle Britain has become the greatest military nation tho world has ever seen—tire mightiest produc- er of tho awful engine of man's des- truction . Those who knew nothing of discipline and had begun to believe that liberty and license were. the sane thing, have wilingly submitted to the evactions of the military code and Defence of the Realm regulations just as they have grandly endured the hardships of the soldier's ,and war worker's lot. Those back in Can- ada who have never been in England in war time will never fully apprec- iate or realize the glorious efforts and noble sacrifice minions of sten, wo- men and children are making. Fritz has sent over his zepps, he has made several daylight air raids and he sinks our boats but the British people "carry on" with renewed determin- ation and vigor. Really, it is marvel- lous, truly marvellous, Morally, victory is already ours— our triumph is won. But we went in- to this war not for any sordid Mot- ive, but frankly in order to save the world, ourselves ineludl; from be - in goverwhelmetl and enslaved by the Buns -•-a domination of which the bru tal attack on Belgiutu was a plain and visible warning. On the other }land the Hunu went into this war for loot, for territory and indentntiy. I+or them the war was a businens propos- ition, pufre and simple. Therefore It tri npito clear to the people here that jut BB the reasons Vltich led uv (Continued on page 5,) MITCHELL AURIN IN COUNCIL Public Meeting to Organize for Trafal• gar Day Collection The nominations to select a candidate to fill the vacancy caused by the 1resigna- .itt It J of Councillor, U. Wilford, A 1 ,resulted in the eftaction of e:l reeve Simon Mitchell, the to council board for the remainder of year. Immediately after the nominations closed, His Honor Mayor McKibbon called the council together for their regu- 1monthly lar m nt}t y meeting. Mitchell was ap- pointed to the property and reception committees on motion of Reeve Isbister and Coun. Spotton, The minutes of the last regular and special meetings were read, approved and signed by the Mayor Air. R. A. Graham addressed the coun- cii asking that Miss Graham's assessment be looked into as $300 was this year add- ed over last year's assessment. IIe would have appealed before but had not noticed the mistake until the collector had served his notice. The assessor was' present and acknowledged the mistake and Miss Gra- ham was granted the $10.50 less discount on motion of Councillors Spotton and Mitchell. Mr. W. M. Adair complained to the Council that the way the plumber's by- law at present read no one but the present town plumbers who owned places of busi- ness could do plumbing in Wingham. He thought the present by-law was a hold- up. He also objected to the clause which stated that a plumber must furnish bond for $200 wi h at least two securities of $100 each. He complained that he had asked a local plumber to fix a leaking water pipe over a year ago and they had not yet fixed it, while himself a plumber he was unable to do it. Mr. Adair said he would take out a license and work at the plumbing in Wingham in his spare time. Moved by Coun. Binkley and Gurney that the. mat- ter of plumber's license etc. as suggested by Mr. Adair be investigated by the wat- erworks committee and a recommenda- tion be brought in at an early date. -Car- ried A communication was read from Mr. A. M. Crawford asking for permission to place a gasoline pump on Josephine St. in front of his show rooms in the old Na- tional Building. Moved by Coun. Gurn- ey and Hinkley that Mr. Crawford be given permission to install a gasoline tank on Josephine St. the work to be done un- der the inspection of the street commit. tee. -Carried. An urgent appeal from the British Red dross for assistance for their yearly Tra- falgar contribution, was read. In 1916 Wingham responded to this noble patriot- ic work to the extent of $6,40 t, and in 1910, $4,602. Common sense tells us that this need is in 1917 greater than ever. The Mayer stated that a public meeting will be held in the council chamber on Thursday evening, Oct. 4th at 8 o'clock sharp -for the purpose of organizing to meet this demand. A communication from IVirs. Ella Kerr showed that a slight mistake had been made in her assessment whereby she was charged a $1.50 sanitary tax for a vacant lot. The matter was adjusted on motion of Couns Spotton and Tipling. The usual number of accounts were re- commended for payment by the Finance Committee and their report was adopted on motion of Coun. Spotton and Reeve Isbister. Chairman Tipling of the street commit- mittee reported that a new covering would be laid on the mill bridge very soon, 4000 feet of lumber had been se- cured at $30 per M delivered. The low sidewalk in front of Merkley's garage would be attended to as soon as the peti- tion was properly signed. He thought the water could be kept from backing up and freezing on some parts of Josephine St. if the snow in winter was kept cleared off. Owing to the price of pipe soaring froin $35 per toll to $85, the waterworks com- mittee are only putting in whatever ' 'ater- services that the people are agreeable to' do the digging for. Coon. Binkley stated that at the regular meter rate Spotton's large electric sign would cost the town to operate about 50 cents for three hours. Although all of them were very favorable to giving Mr. Spotton every consideration, they did not wish to see the power sold at a loss. Moved by Binkley and Fothergill that ow- ing to the high cost of supplies for elec- tric light plant Mr. Spotton's sign be charged for at regular meter rates. -Car- ried. Mr. Spotton stated that owing to his being a member of the Council, he would not vote on the question, and would only ask that as there was really no defin- ite charge made yet, that they woitld at least deal leniently with him for the time it has been running. • Card Of Thanks Mt: and Mrs. Andrew Ferguson and family desire to express their thanks to their many friends and neighbors who so kindly extended sympathy to them in their recent sad bereavement. Salvation Army Rally day on Sunday next, Oct. 7th. Usual session at 2 o'clock. Parents and children cordially invited. Absentees and new -comers especially welcome. In the evening, the second of a sp: sial series of sermons will be given; subject, "The Agencies: I.irsployt tl in Prolltotitl;; a Rev- ival", A11 ate ttcicu ire. r 1Loc`~ z 'Items Rev. E. G. Powell passed through town Tuesday. Read A M. Knox's announcement on page 5 of this issue, Wingham Fall Darr, Oct. 9th and IUtli• Read Willis ad. on page 8. Mr. A. M Knox has returned from Toronto where he took an adv anted course in optics. • .. Mrs. Mary Murphy, died in London, on td n Augustine P s a d a u tc d t St r wsb t n .A Cemetery, Monday, ` g A special meeting of the Board of Trade will be held in the Council chamber on Friday night of this week, Rev. C C Koine of Londesboro, will occupy the pupit of the Methodist church, Wingham on Sunday next. Several people visited the farm of W. Jos Ilenderson on the Bluevale Road on Tuesday to watch the farm tractor at work, Ville. Frank McConnell reports the sale of Mrs, heron's house on John St. to Mr. James Mitchell of T.t.:i'.Izrry. The price paid was $9500/ . Miss Jean VanNorman, Wingitanl pop- ular soloist, is on the program at the Dun- gannon Fall Fair concert on Friday even- ing Oct. 5th, and Gorrie Fair Concert, Oct 0111. Removal Notice -Geo. Carr has re- moved his tailor Shop to Hutchison's block opposite the Bank of Hamilton where he will be pleased to meet all his old cus- tomers. We are pleased to learn that Pte Ross Maxwell who was reported seriously gass- ed has written to his mother and states although gashed his condition is by no means serious. Rev, E, F. Armstrong will preach Ann- iversary services in the Turner's Methodist church, near Clinton, on Sunday. This was Mr. Armstrong's first charge and he has not been there for eighteen years. About 175 were present at the Epworth League on Monday evening.. The stu- dents of the Business Colleges and Iligh School were the guests of the league and they provided the programme. Refresh- ments were served by the League. ' tr..As usual Wingham horses were mucic in evidence at Lucknow Fair. R. A. Currie's hearse team won first and second for best carriage horses and they carried off the special for best team on the grounds. W. G. Gray, Levi Lott and John Fry's horses also carried away prizes Anyone who would loan any relics or souvenirs, whether very old or from tie war, to the Wingham Fall Fair for exhibit- ion, will kindly phone the secretary and he will be pleased to have them taken to the fair grounds, taken care of and return- ed to the owner after the fair. Phone 34. Rev. W B. Hawkins returned home on Thursday from a few days visit at London. While there he saw the play "The Birth of a Nation" which he says was exception- ally fine.- Blyth Standard. This speaks well for the Concert which will be held in Wingham, Oct, 10th and 11th. Mr. John Elliott, East Wawanosh, has spent the past week at Forest, Dresden, Watford and other places in Lambton County where he acted in the capacity of Goverment judge of horses. Mr. Elliott has been judging at Fall Fairs now for the past eight year and his' judgement is seldom critized, Miss Glenn of Glenn -Charles, Toronto, Canada's Hair Fashion Store, will be in Wingham,Tuesday Oct. Oth, Queens Hotel with a full line of Ladies' and Gentleman's Hair Goods. If you are not satisfied with the appearance of your hair, consult Miss Glenn, who is an authority on Hair Goods and individual Hair Styles. Free demon- stration. The Anniversary Services of Eadies Presbyterian Church will be held next Sabbath October 7th. The Rev. Mr. Petrie of Wingham will preach at 2.45p m The services in the afternoon will be "An Old Time Meeting". All the friends and well-wishers of the congregation are in- vited to be present at this fifty-first ann- iversary of the church. Judge Dickson's appointed' of Dudley Holmes as a member of the Wingham ex- emption tribunal was a splendid one as Mr. Holmes is an able lawyer and can be trusted to deal out justice with an impat- ial hand We understand that the other member appointed for Wingham is Mr, John T. Currie, who will also be a very fair, square and fearless member. Patriotic Notes The Society acknowledges with thanks donation or $5.00 from Mii,s I3hesan; aiso Mrs. Andrew Wilson Zetland, 1 pair pillows and one pair of pillow cases. The annual meeting will be held in Council Chamber, Friday Oct. 5, ata o'clock sharp. Do not forget the tea at Mrs. Adam Johnston's, Oct. 24tH. . . . .The Life-saving Scouts Here's a call for all boys between 10 and 18, to join the Life -Saving Scouts, about to be organized by Capt. Martin on Friday, Oct. 5th, at 7.30 p.m. in the Sal- vation Army Citadel, This is a move- ment whereby boys of all denominations can benefit morally, physically and spir- itually, atld parents are urged to encour- age the boys to link ups.. Cone itnd hear the movement explained this tteek. Par. iris ate also welcome. 11.3ys ; Apply at once. Subscriptions, $1.50 per year. rice 'f 11. Shires c '1.NAIJAS t A40I111E I)I,1.1(,'.1'rF'1 COMING - EYE SPECIALIST --ON— Friday, Oct 5th Do Not Neglect YOUR EVES Mi. F. F I-Iomuih, the well known Eye Specialist will be at our store on Friday, October 51.11. If you are wise and your eyes are causing you any trouble, you will consult him, "CONSULTATION' FREE" This will be Mr. I•Iomuth's last visit this year. 'DO NOT MISS THIS CHANCE" — Hours: -9 a.m. to 9 p.m. J. W. McKIBBON DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN {• WE.ARa WERE 'ro SERVE vol,, 'V ANOTHER HERO RETURNS Flight Lieut. "Dick" Lloyd Arrives at Wingham !'light Lieut. "Dick" Lloyd surprised his friends hs family amyl Y on Tuesday night when he slipped quietly into town on the late train. A few were at the station when he arrived. It will be remembered that "Dick" was • FLIGHT LIJCuT. R. H LLOYD hit in the thigh bone by a machine gun bullet. The bone was broken and the sciatic nerves were shattered. "Dick" left England on the 21st of September, and is home on a six months' leav- Needless to say the Lloyd family is a hap- py one, and "Dick's" many friends are glad to welcome him back although on on crutches. is Natural Gas Located? A few farmers in the vicinity of Bel - grave are led to believe that prospects are bright for natural gas wells in their dis- trict, A couple of wells will be drilled in the near future. If natural gas should be located, it certainly would prove a boon to the vicinity for miles around, What Is The Use? We would like to know what is the sense of the authorities of Wingham tacking placards on houses where scarlet fever is when the families are allowed to go out and in, as though there was nothing the matter? It would almost appear that they were scared to enforce the law and thus keep contageous diseases from spread- ing. Bowman will be the Candidate An executive meeting of the Conserva- tive Association was held in Blyth on Wednesday last. We understand that 1VIr. Jas. Bowman, M P. has decided to again allow his name to come before the nomination for the next Dominion electi ons, Seats Sold at The Advance Reserved seats for "The Birth of a Nation" will be on sale at THE•; ADVANCE Office. The plan will be open Thursday morning and from the way people are al- ready asking for seats doubtless a rush will be made for the choice ones. Tile three plans will be opened together, viz., Wednesday evening, Thursday afternoon (matinee) and Thursday evening. A. Pri2e Winner. Tiro fine gray mare owned by Nes- bit Hamilton, of Morris, took two let prizes, at the Western Fair, Lon- don, lst and a special prize at At• wood and wee also In the winnings 'tut Settfort, Mr. Hamilton has sold her to Mr. 1'ry, Wingham, ]receiving a big .price. Tho mare is a good one having Style, speed and ago in her favor. 13iueaels Pont. 1' 1.1 1' '1 r... ._.,====111MCOM SCHOOL SHOES The rough and tumble games of school life re- quire the best of shoes for boys and girls. We give special atten- tion to our school shoes and always buy the best. Nothing but sturdy leather can go into our school shoes., Every point where the wear is heavy is double stayed. Boy's Shoes. $2.50 to $3.25. Girl's Shoes $1.75, $2.00, and $2.75. Try our School Shoes. $1.95 W. J. Greer Boots and Shoes v ==S• • ,-miumme 11� rMINS 111111110111=111111.1111111•1111111111111 R. L CURRiE Graduate ofCanadianEmbahners Association We carr class stock of large and Hrst- FUNERAL REQUISITES A large stock of everything found in a modern furniturestore Store Phone 51 Residence 155 A. Y. P. 'A. Elect Officers The members of St. Paul's A. Y. P. A. held the first meeting on their winter pro. gram on Monday evening when a large number of the congregation was present and a enjoyable and profitable time wag spent by all. The following officers were elected:--+ Hon. President, Rev, H. W. Snell; Pres. Mr. Chas. F. Dickman; lst Vice Pres. Mr. Herb Jobb; '2nd Vice Pres., Miss R' Bowden; Treasurer, Miss L. Robinson; Secretary, Miss M. Fleuty; Con, Social Com., Miss H. Rhoderus; Con. Program Com. Miss E. Cornyn; Con. Visiting Cont.. Mrs. H. W. Snell; Con. Missionary Cont. Miss M. Fluety; Pianist. Miss E. Gar- ret. After the business of the evening hadbeen dealt with a program of vocal solos, readings etc, was given, the main feature of which was a very interesting address by Rev. Mr. Speedy who Is in town at present representing the 'ti'pper Canada Tract Society. Mr. Speedy was listenedto very attentively and much benefit was derived from his helpful sag. gestions. Lunch was then served and a sociable time spent together before closing. The program next Monday (Thanks• giving) night will be of a patriotic natures including some good lantern vulva.