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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1917-10-18, Page 1- 4bartu bit/Ante Hear Hon. Hugh Guthrie, Solicitor -General for Canada in the Town Hall, Wingham, on Thursday evening, Oct. 18th. at 8 o'clock. Single Copies Turee Cents W1NOHAM, ONT.; THURSDAY, OC1OBER 18th 1917 Everyone welcome. Subscriptions: $1.50 per year, allEpolliganilogilm*.••••••••••••• WHAT OWEST THOU? In blood bought, Belgian trenches, On stormy Northern Sea, I3rave hearts of oale are watching, Protecting you and Ie The British wife and mother, The maid with sweetheart dear, Lest those they love should falter, Hold back the scalding tea. ''Your King and Country need you," They :my, with courage high, "Your fathers, too, were soldiers; And not afraid to die " Like fearless, freeborn Britons, Not Kaiser driven slaves, Go heroes, from the homeland; To unmarked foreign graves Shall we, with path made easy, While others fight and fall, In freedom's hour of danger; Neglect the Empire's cell? That land is doomed already, To black un -ending night, Whose old men worship money; . Whose young men will not fight, 0, for some John the Baptist, -vise Some prophet Malachi, To lash our selfish conscience; And teach us purpose high! Thank Heaven there's a remnant, A few not yet enslaved, For ten just men in Sodom, The city would have saved. The Mangold Competition We have just received the following scoring as submitted to J. Lockie Wilson by Mr. J. A. McDiarmid who judged the mangold competition conducted under the auspices of the Agricultural Society Oliver Campbell, Sugar Mangold 80e; W. J. Currie, Sugar 75; H. Deacon, Yellow Inter. 7-1; J. Armstrong, Sugar 73; H. Perdue, Sugar 711; S. Burchall, Giant White 71; Robt. Currie, Sugar 70/ ; Presented with Purse of Gold • Very Rev. Dean Davis, rector for nearly forty-four years a St James' church, South London, was honored by his con- gregation when they presented him with a purse of gold containing $000. Mrs. Davis was also therecipient of a beauti- ful gold bracelet, a gold watch .and a purse from the members of the Woman's Auxiliary. Mr. Davis • is a brother of Wingham's esteemed Customs Officer; and is retiring because of old age and infirmi- ties. • SUCCESSFUL FIELD DAY .11,1,...•••••• Ilie tenth Annual Vied Day of the Wingham High School was held on Thursday, Oct. 4th, and was a marked success. Competition was keener than it has been in recent years, Rain threaten- ed but held off until night and the events came off hi order. The senior boy's championship went to James Spence, the junior to Frank Devereaux The senior girl's championship was won by Myrtle Walters, the junior by Mary Wightman, Medals will be presented to these at a later date. The prizewinners in each event were as follows: - SENIOR BOY'S EVENTS Hurdle Race: -.I. Spence, A, Nethery, N. W.:6ntmen. Standing Broad Junip:-W, MacGregor, J. Spence, N Wightman. Running Broad Jump: -W. MacGregor, N. Wightmah, W. Elliott. Quarter Mile Run: -A. Nethery, W. Elliot, J. Spence. • Hop, Step and Jump: -G. Fryfogle, N. McLean, J, Spence Putting Shot; -t3. Allen, A, Nethery, N McLean. One Mile Run: -A. Nethery, H. Robin- son. Hundred Yard Dash: -G. Fryfogle, N • Wightman, J, Spence. High jump; -J Spence, G. Fryfogle, N Wightman Pole Vault: -J. Spence, W. MacGregor, G Pocock. • JUNIOR BOY'S EVENTS • Hurdle Race: -F. Devereaux, L. Len- nox, J. Davidson se Foss sososesesve.sosiwsesswsess"" Standing Broad Jump: -G, Ferguson, C Armstrong, F Newman Running Broad Jump: -J. Davidson; G Ferguson. F. Devereaux Quarter Mile Run: -F. Devereaux, H. Sperling, H Angus. Hop, Step and Jump: -H. Sparling, J Davidson, C Armstrong. Putting Shot: -C. MacDonald, I-1. Sperling, H. Mills. • ° • One Mile ,Run: -Ie. Devereaux, II. Angus, W. Curr ie Hundred Yard Dash: -H, Sperling, F. Devereaux, J Davidso n. High Jump: -C. MacDonald, F. Dever- eaux, I-1, Sperling. • Pole Vault: -F. Devereaux, F. New- man 'Local 'Items Clean and easy shave at Billie f3urice's 10 cents, 2 barbers Saturday Sale of Soldiers' Comforts in the couneil chamber on Friday Nov 9th. Hair cut at Billie Burke's 20 cents, 2 barbers on Saturday, no waiting. The Women's Guild of St. Paul's Church purpose holding a bazaar in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, Dec. llth. aylVliss Vina Smith, who has for the past few years clerked in Alex Mowbray's gro- cery has accepted a position as saleslady in W. J Greer's Shoe Story Dr, Redmond leas been appointed a Member of the Medical Board which will meet in the Armouries, Wingham every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Pte. Fred and Mrs. Aldirigton and family desire to express their thanks to their friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy extended to them during their recent bereavement. The Womens Institute purpose holding a sale of homemade cooking and veget- ables in the council chamber on the after. noon of Oct 19 Proceeds to be donated to the British Red Gross, Lunch will be served from 3 to 6. Miss L. Kellett, who was recently in town soliciting for the work of the Upper Canada Tract Society repot ts that without proceeds of lecture, the sum of $90 00 was raised in town. Thanks are tendered to all that contributed. SENIOR GIRL'S EVENTS Hundred Yard Dash: -M Connell, G. Bone, M. Bone. . Throwing Ball: -G Bone, M Connell, M Walters Needle Race: -M Bone, M Walters, Z 17OR SALE -Or exchange for a Farm. Gen- ▪ eral store and propnrty in the village of Bluevale will be sold at reasonable terms or exchanged for farm _nroperly. Apply for fur- ther particulars to H. .A., MCOALL, Bluevale, 1-1.70It SALE -Three springWagon, newly paint • cd and overhauled, suitable for delivery or a farmer's general purpose. Apply at TITS ADVANCE WANT.ED-AOPIY at; TitglInnxswicit HOTEL BOUSE TO RENT -Wanted a good hou•o IA whit modern convent e. ees. Wilt pay highest rent. Apply to ThEt 473, WINQUAlt. - - VEY.S LOST -A string of keys, about seven keys inchuhng Pm.t office Flight please leave same at TIIE ADVANCE. P1051A1t-liat1l Worthman has ✓ moved to town from '1 °rent° and will pay cash for all kinds of rind) rm. rags, horsehair, iron, woo), chickens. old hens. etc., at hia rePi- donee on the gravel near tho 13 line. Phone 24 600. Mr. 'Northman is a Itui,siet. IDOVATOES WANTED -cash paid for a, Cor- k load of potatoes early next; week. Apply to Time. nuts UNREStrtVED AfjCTIO1 SALF---Mr. Jas. t; Fyfe of the leit line of Morris, wilt hold nr an ueserved :Motion sale or farm stack and implements cm Friday, Oct. 191.1). cotnmencing at 1 o'clock sharp!1 he stook Includes s•inm choice Shorlitern cattle. Everything must ba soul as Mr. Fyfe is giving up farniing. Joan PfinvIS. A.netioneer. $100.00 REWA19 To the nevelt tha.t will give sect intormto lion ail will lead In the conviction of the thief who ante "Drake" from my deck yard on the night of Monday lit 4 nth. This party nrcara a number 0 AIME therefore a faltiy large numIII'. has bum on the prendo.,R ili the 11 t3 first mace an in- Rivet-4°0ot the place Miter wige he could net have found the duck yara andPOletted. the largest drake to testis. eud ids° for the fact that although a dark night, he u.ed nought. Tho 'Writer inlendS to • step the thief" and %TS thettrUO its as al/we titaita mid it mace P.Ityw11 DOW eitiiii.111 DI Fit' !1st t1it0 turfy. W. IL WHIM urvey. Quarter Mile Walk: --M Walters, M onnell, F Deacon. Archery :-M Connell, M Bone. Egg Race: -V Paterson, F Deacon, Walters. Driving Nails: -F Deacon, E Dore, G one. Throwing Basketball :-.-G Bone, F eacon M Connell. Apple'Race: -V Paterson, M Walters, Bone. Sack Race: -Ii Walters, M Bone, V aterson, JUNIOR GIRL'S EVENTS Hundred Yard Dash: -J Egglestone, G ightman, M Wightman Throwing Ball: -M Wightman, 0 Ham - ton, M Deans. Needle Race; --G Wightman, R Ander- n, E Musgrove. Quarter Mile Walk: -0 Hamliton, M lontgomery, L. James, Archery: -M Walker, E Kennedy, 0 -larnilton PRIZE WINNERS At Wingham Pall Fair on Ttiesday and Wednesday last Wingham Pair was a decided success and although- the weather was cold a splendid exhibit was held both outside and in the building. The officers and most of the director, did their utmost for a month or more to make the show a success that it was Special praise is possibly due to the untiring efforts of the president, W. j, Green The wish of the Society was to secure the best possible judges and they were successful in securing the following: - heavy horses, W. J. Dickson, Walton; light horses, W. H, Millman, Toronto: cattle, Capt. T, E Robson, London; sheep and swine, Geo. Armstrong, Teeswater; poultry, Wm. Carter, Lonclesboro; dairy and provisions, W. J. Arscott, White- church; roots and vegetables, W, J. Mc- Craclein, Brussels: Ladies' department, Mrs. Robt. Johnston, Lucknow and Mrs. G. H. Hasenflug, Teeswater; School children and girl's department, Miss L. Joynt, Lucknow. The following is the result of the judges decisions as nearly as we can give The list will be gone over again and possibly a few slight errors noticed before the prize money is awarded. Heavy Horses As we go to press we learn with regret of the death of Mary A. Turvey, relict of the late Lachlan Fraser, in her 72nd year. The funeral will be held from her late res- idence, Lot 14, Core 1, Morris, on Thurs- day afternoon to Wingham cemetery. The name of our esteemed townsman Mr. D E. McDonald, has been added to the local tribunal board. He is military representative. Reeve Robt. Johnston has received a similiar appointment at Lucknow and Thos. G. Allen at Dun- gannon. Sunday Services as usual at the Salva- tion Army. It is expected that the Sunday School will be resumed on Sunday. and •Rally Day, which was postponed owing to Quarantine, will be held. Parents and children welcome, Promoting a Revival, all welcome. The Annual meeting of The Womens Auxiliary of the Wingharn General Hos- pital will be held in the Council Chamber on the afternoon of Friday, October 19th, 1917; at 4.15 oclock. All the ladies of the town and vicinity are cordially in- vited to attend. Mrs. Richard Clegg; Secretary. Egg Race: -M Wightman. M Bell, R urv ey. Driving Nails: -A Imlay, M Wight - an, M Bell. Throwing Basketbalb-M Walker, M ontgomery, S,Holme& Apple Race: -M Wightman, 0 Ham- Iton, R Turvey Sack Race: -A Imlay, 5 Holmes, 0 amilton. Hit by Street Car Mrs. Mary Johnson, an elderly lady, who resides with her daughter, Mrs. Dan- iel Showers in London, was knocked down and seriously injured by being hit with a street car on Monday evening. She re- sided in Wingham some years ago, before her marriage to Mr. Johnson she was Mrs. Caundy. • NON -CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS Sack Race: -H Armstrong, A McKay, Gannet Obstacle Race: -A McKay, le Newman, G Ferguson. Your -legged Race: -Holmes, Armstreng Williamson; Angus, Newman, Currie; McLean, Nethery, Robinson Girl's Three -Legged Race:- G Bone, M Connel; J Egglestorie, D Fells; V Pater- son, L Johnston. Graceful Walking: -J McKee, R Weiler E Kennedy. . Bicycle Race: -M 'Walker, 5 Holmes, D Fells Both Girl e and Boys Relay races were won by Form V, The basketball team, captained by Mary Connell won the Girl's Championship The last event of the day was a foot -ball match between the High School and the Business College. The play was very even as the score shows the High School winning 1-0. Agricultural 13rood. Marc, Alex McDonald, Sam Phillips, Albert Foxton; Spring foal, Wm. Webster, Albert Foxton, Phillips; One -year-old Filly or Geld- ing, Win, Webster, Albert Foxton,•3. Anderson; Two-year-old Filly or Geld ing, Albert Foxton, Win. Webster, 2nd and 3rd; Team in Harness, Jas. Foxton, 11. 3. Sanderson. Heavy Draught Brod Marc, regstered, Geo. Crulk- shank, I. J. Wright; Brood Marc, Wm Webster, 1st and 2nd, J. Biydges & Son; Spring foal, I. 3. Wright, Wm. Webster; J. Brydges & Son, One-year old Filly or Gelding, Adam. Robert- -son, Win. Webster, W. J. Currie; Two-year-old Filly or Gelding, Adani Roberston, "Wm. Wohnter; Team ID Harness, Geo. B. Armstrong, W. H. •Cruikshank, Jas. Forster. Special by the Society for the tour best colts sired by .any one heavy draft stallion, Wm. Webster, Albert Foxton, Smug. Phillips, Wm: Webster Special by the. Society, Brood Mare and three of her progeny, Albert Fox - ton. Special by the Society, or Gelding, 2 .years old Adam Robertson. Light Horses Carriage Brood Marc, Samil Phillips, Spring foal, Saila Phillips, One -year-old Fil- ly or Getaing, Jus. Forster; Two-year- old Filly or Golding , Neil McDonald, R. McQuillin; Team in Harness, R. A. Currie; Single Driver, Paul Powell. Roadsters Drool Marc, Geo.. Richardson, Jas. Forster; Spring Foal, Geo. Richard- son, jos. Forrter; Single driver und- er, 16-2, John Galbraith, Robt. Ful- larton, L, Lott; Single Driver, 15-2, and Is er. 3. E. Finith; Team itt. bar lit'SS. W. G. Gray, CMS. F. Martin. Special -Best mare any age, Can- adian Standard Bred Horse Society, Nell McDonald. "Pledge Cards" There will be an opportunity given to any lady in town who was awa y from home or that the solicitors did not reath, to secure a "Food conservation and Win the War" pledge card at W. H. Willis' Shoe Store this week. The ladies who undertook this work did their part faithfully, if any were missed there was some just cause. All pledge cards must be signed by Saturday night as the cards are to be sent to Toronto next week. Our boys are fighting for us through mutl and storm, thot and shell, Surely we are willing to feed them on the best in the land. Talking about what the "Government men eat" won't keep up the strength of the men in the trenches. M. J. Willis, East Huron Teachers Meet With all the teachers of the inspectorate in attendance a most' successful conven- tion was held at Clinton on Oct. llth and 12th by the East Huron Teacher's Insti- tute. The President, Miss M. L Brock, Principal of Wingham Public School, oc- cupied the chain Dr Silcox, principal of Stratford Normal School, delivered two very helpful addresses on "The Problem of Time," and "Standard Tests for Public School Pupils," and Miss McLeod of Clinton Collegiate Institute, gave an ex- cellent paper on "Voice, Body and Mind,' The subject, "How the War should Influ- ence Our Schools for Effectiveness," was dealt with by Inspector Dr. Field and Mr. B. S. Scott of Brussels. Mise Viola Isard, of Gorrie, then gave a good paper on "Oral Composition," Afteikowing that the times demand More fluency in the art of speech and that good oral work paves the way for good written work, she enum- erated several aids in language teaching such as story -telling, dramatizing the use t:If pictures, and in the Fourth Class, debates. Miss Brock in her address. as President gave a descriptive talk on a summer course she took last slimmer, pointing out the wisdom of attending one �f the sum- mer sessions and of preparing the work during the preceding year, She concluded • by thanking the teachers for the honor they had conferred on her hy electing her tO the presidency The sum of $200 was • raised for the Red Cross Pund, Officers for the ensuing year woe a..; follows; Pre:Adent, ester Yowler, thaforth; 1:t Vice -President, Miss Mabel tfonc,y, Blyth; 2nd Vie -President, 13 $. Scott, Brussels; Secretary Treasurer, A A Nay- lor, Seaforth; Librarian, Ur, Field; Execu- tive Committee, Mist bard, Mia "Via 1141s3 Duchaoall, W. C. T. II:Notes The regular monthly meeting of the W. T U. was held at the home of Mrs. J A Morton, an Thursday Oct lith. It was decided to bave a to:ial evening in the near future for patriotic purposes, pate and particulals will be given later Medical Service Hoard It hat been arranged that the 1‘.1sdical Service Poard under the Military Service Act, will alternately sit in Wingham and Goderich. Beginning this week in Coder - kb on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and in Wingbam on I hureday, Friday and Sattirdays BRITISH RED CROSS conecoon at •Wingham, Wednesday Thursday and Friday Once more we are to have the privilege of contributing to this most worthy cause. Let us esteem it a privilege, an opportuns ity to do our bit, nut a duty that we grud- gingly perform, and 'then we will study how much, and nol how little we can give. The day is historic, on Trafalgar Day Nelson and his brave men won for Brit- ain victory, and for all the world freedom of the seven sem, Let us be worthy sons of worthy sires.. "The e pirits of our fathers they start from every wave, For the deck it was their battle field, the ocean was their grave, Where Blake and mighty Nelson fell, our manly hearts shall glow, While the battle rages loud and tong and the stormy winds do blow." Don't let us talk of Conscription and of compelling some other man's son to go to the front, and try to persuade ourselves that we are doing our duty by raising hogs at 20 cents per. or wheat at $2.25 per bushel or by stocking our stores with goods before the rise, and adding the in- crease to our selling price, and investing the profits in war loans at nearly six per. cent Thousands of Canadians are lying be- neath the Flanders mud, .or languishing in German prisons, or slowly struggling back to life and health in British hospitals, or with shattered bodies returning to our shores, or suffering untold hardships in the trenches, and all for us, shall we des- ert them? We are doing so if we with- hold a dollar we can afford to give. Are we win -the -war men and conscript • ionists? Then, .before we talk too loudly, let us be sure we have done our duty There are more ways than one of being a slacker. In the name of common sense let us be consistent and subscribe generously to the British Red Cross fund, which has to depend on :voluntary giving, Never mind that some other fellow isn't doing his duty. That has been the slack- ers argtunent ever since the war started. When our boys go over the top they don't best Filly or under, Cattle Shorthorn un.der 12 months, I, J. Wright Herefords Breding cow, H. T. Purdue, 1 and 2; Bull under 13 months, II. T. Pur- due, 1 and 2; Heifer under 12 months II. T. Purdue, 1 and 2; Two-year-old Heifer, II. T. Perdue, Geo. Pocock; One -year-old Heifer, Geo Pocock, Thos. Taylor. Polled Angus Breedng Cow, John Shiell, 1 and 2 Bull over 12 montlu.4, 3, W. Bone, J Shiell; Bull under 12 months, J. W. Bone, 1 and 2; Heifer under 12 mos. 3. W. Bone, john Sidon; Two-year- old Heifer, John Shiell, J. W. Bono; One -year-old .heifer, John Shiell, 1 and 2; Best Aberdeen Angus, or Ab- erdeen Angus grade, Steer or heifer, under 3 years, John Shiell, 1 and 2; Jersey or their Grades Breeding Cow, 3, II. Vinley, Jokil Crandall; Heifer under 12 months, F. 3. Hill, D. B, Porter. Special -By the Society---hBreeder's young herd, J. W. Bone. Special -By the Society-l'or herd of Beef Cattle, rare bred, John Shiell 3. W. Bone. Special -11y the Society -For best type of Dual Purpose Cow, D. 13, Anderson, 1 and 2. Special --13y H. T. Perdue -For best Steer or Heifer, sired by Pure- bred Bull, Jas. Menzies. Grades Breeding Cow, I). II. Anderson, 3 and 2; Two-year-old Heifer, Jas. Men zle 1 and 2; One -year-old Heifer Thos Taylor, Sohn Shiell; Steer Calf, Geo. Pocock, 1 and 2; One -year-old Steer John Shiell, S. W. Bone,; Twb-year- old Steer, Sas. Menzies, 1 and 2. Vat Cattle Vat Keer or Miter, ,Tits. Menzies, 1 and, 2; Fat atok Meer, Jw. Mcn- Callathalt Banker' Competition. Calf, pure bred or grade, S. W. liaiee; two pigs, bacon typo, pure bred Or Vadt.); Wilfred Anclor.;0., W. Alton, t,Continticd ou paue 4) ........,...„....„...e..0„..,,,,,„.......,..,. F. Vete onato co,sso,....neys uss.ssoss sso+,0%,.. • me... Mr. Frank McLean, spent a few days in Toronto. Mr Ross King of Turnberry, is visiting with friends in Toronto Mrs, Ted Elliott of Detroit, is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. Carson. Mr. Ernest Hall of Lucknow, spent Sunday with friends in town Mrs Wm Reid, is visiting for a couple of weeks with relatives in Detroit. Mrs. j 11 Hiscox of London, is a visit- or at the home of Mrs C N Griffin. 1,1rs. W. P. 13uchanan and baby, June, are visiting friends in Gait and Acton, Miss Helen, Graham and Mrs. W E. Mahood are visiting friends in Kincardine. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly of Guelph, are visit- ing at the home of Mr. J. Cunningham. Annie Griffin of Toronto, is visiting at thehome of her mother Mrs C. N. Griffin Mr. Jack Came.: Toronto, is visit- ing at the home of his sister Mrs. II. A. Hunter. Miss Gertie Clark of Waskada, Man. is a visitor at the home of Mrs. Thos. Forbes, Miss Hazel Halliday of Listowel is visit- ing her grandmother, Mrs. Halliday, on Minnie St. Miss Ethel Ifastinge of Turnberry, returned from a month's visit with relat- ives at Blenheim. Miss Mernie Johnson, commenced the Shorthand Course at the Central Business College this week. Mrs A. E. Coling, has returned home from visiting with friends in Tara, Owen Sound and Meaford. lairs. Reid of Drayton, has spent the past week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. F. Dickman. Misses Cassie Powell and Margaret Paterson have returned home after visit- ing with friends in Toronto. Mr. Jack Swan and Miss Lena England of Zion, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Deyell, last week. • ssm.sommOssismosessamossissassismskso THE MAN WHO PUT CANADA AHEAD OF PARTY A.A UNION OOVERNMENT ..00/6101••••••••• • Liberals and CO„.11Ser:tiVei UMW to Wist.the•War The successful formation of a Win -the - War Mien Government at Ottawa will occasion widespread satisfaction amongst all Canadians genuinely desirous of seeing Canada exert its utmost endeavor in the further prosecution of the war, We have waited so long for the successful termina- tion of the negotiations that were going on to bring win -the -war Liberals into the Government at Ottawa that it had almost seemed as if nothing would come out of Premier Borden's endeavors, but persever- ingly the Prime Minister has labored on until he has evidently triumphed over all obstacles and secured a union of Liberals and Conservatives on the "fifty-fifty" basis which was so generously offered. A brighter day thus dawns for Canada. We are not going to say that the new Government will be a stronger one than the one it superseded -time alone will demonstrate that -but the union at Otta- wa paves the way for less of the petty, miserable bickering that has been going on; it will result in modifying the bitterness of the approaching political campaign; but, beyond all, it will enable the win -the -war Canadians to present a united front to the "do -no -more" apologists, slackers and Sympathisers of the enemy who will no doubt line up with Sir Wilfrid Laurier if pheoslietn. aios the temerity to persevere in his op - ImminsisesinosS 'swim& hang back to see what the other fellow is going to do but each strives to be the first to get the Germans. Mothers have given thea eons. wives their husbands, children their fathers, maids their eweethearts, and our soldier boys have givett everything, position, home, health, even life itself, laid them all on the altar of their country, but what have the rest of us given? When the boys come home shall we be able to take them by the hand, and looking them in the eye say, we did: what we could or shall we only have a larger bank balance, or a few war certificates for our heirs to quarrel over after we haveended our miserable selfish livee? tet us make up our minds how much we should give and not keep the collectors waiting when they call They have left their business, and their time is as vats uable as ours, so don't let us kop them waiting, "But whose hath thia world% g3O4 arid seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?" 1.Eneland same te et OS' hada Lit do IL bp,." • "%Ingham «31 not tbeaptu liceseF by falling down at this juncture. It would be intolerable that at this time of crisis we should fail the men in the trenches in Red Cross Work, Ten Wingliam inen Una alrcady pledg. Mrs, W. J. Amour. and son, are visiting for a few months with friends in Calgary. Mrs. Bentley has moved into their house for the winter. Canadians have long been watching and wondering whether the English-speaking portion of the Liberal party would prove big enough and patriotic enosh to enter into a coalition with its lifelong oppon- ents for the successful attainment of a great and common purpose. Conserva- tives have clearly shown Where they, as a party and as individuals, stand. While maintaining that Sir Robert Borden must continue at the head of any Union Gov- ernment fonned, they gave the Premier a free head to select his companions on a fifty-fifty basis; with the consequent sacri- fice of such power as is thereby involved. This offer was all the more remarkable in view of the fad that amongst all classes of Conservatives absolute confidence pre - veiled that the party could carry the country on a straight party fight -espec- ially duce foreigners still owing political allegiance to Germany and Austria have been disfranchised. Withthe aid of loy- al Liberals, the soldiers abroad and their female next-of-kin, nothing could have withstood the appeal of a Win -the -War Government. But tie Consery atives rose higher than mere partisanship, and we never felt prouder of the party than in the resolu- tion just carried out. Conscious that the issue -that of men's lives -was too great to be dragged into political turmoil, and actuated by a desire to secure a united Canada if possible, the Conservatives have surrendered a great deal at Ottawa to secure a Government composed equally of Liberals and Conservatives anxious to win the War. The result of this wish to have Cana- dians united in the further prosecution of the war is the Union Government that was formed at Ottawa. Hon. Messrs. Hazen, Crothers, Roche and Perley retire to make room for Liberalism's contribu- tion to the nation's cause -Hon. Arthur L. Sifton, Hon, 3. A. Calder, T. A. Crerar, from the West; Major-General Mewburn, N. W. Rowell and Hugh Guthrie, from Ontario; C. C. Ballantyne from Quebec; Frank Carvell from New Brunswick; and Premier Murray of Nova Scotia. While proud of the part every Conservative member of the Government has taken in his willingness to efface himself, Cana- dians must also be proudof the action of the nine Liberals who have entered the Cabinet determined to lay politics aside and give the Dominion the united leader- ship that the people generally have been sighing for -yes, and praying for- during the past few months, since Laurier, by his action towards the extension of the life of the Parliament, plunged the country into the turmoil of an election. There arc many problems for the new Govern- ment at Ottawa to work nut, and there will be political rivalries and considera- tions to overcome, but men 'Manse con- victions are sincere in their country's be- half can surely solve the lesser problems in the greater question of securing im- mediate reinforcements for our boys at the froot. All Canada wishes the new Administration evetj, and svill pray that it is given power and strength to fulfil the great mission that Is undoubtedly before it. Mr. Archie Spence of Philadelphia, re. newed acquainttures in this vicinity. At Gorrie Fair he was chosen as judge of the baby show and it is said discharged his duties without lear or favor. Mr. W. j. Elliott of Tomato, and Mr, D. A. McLachlau of Stratford, proprietors of the Central 13usiness College, visited the local branch on Friday and expressed themselves as well satisfied with the pro- gress made here. ed themselves to give $1000 to this Muth - needed cause, and indications point to a large contrihutiori from Wittghane this year. The canvas is now nu and will con- tinue until Priday night when a Patriotic concert will beheld in the town hall as a suitable wind-up to a whirlwind campaign for British Red Cross funds, An excel!. ent program of local talent " as been pre- pared consisting of so1os4 .adings, violbi =sic, military drill and t'sioruses, sailor's horopipe dance IX, Miss Itiora and a lettminute lanaortette tableau. 14<Ir. A. 1Z. MutgroNe M. L. A„ will occu- PY the Oak. Tickets are being sold for a cushion which Mrs. A. G. Smith donated to the cause. The lucky ticket will be drawn at thti.on‘trt, EXTRA SPECIAL! HOT WATER BOTTLE GOOD RED RUBBER REGULAR $2.00 S FOR - $1.29 With every bottle we give g guarantee for two years. J. W. McKibbon DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Phone 53 C. P. R. Tickets F Parf: riartr roArrivi asssssssisse-s.ssos1M111 This shoe will be advertised from Coast to Coast in Canada as "Empress" Shoes have been for years, and each season adds newer lines and greater beauty to this well-known shoe for women. Always above the others. We are agent/. RUBBERS ! ! Buy the Best : We sell only brands that have STOOD THE TEST and at money saving prices, W. J. Greer Boots and Shoes IMINSIIIIIIHEY111111E111112111111•611.1111111MININEIMINI ammo IGraduate of0anadianEmbalniere Association We carry a large and Brat. I elate stock of FUNERAL REQUISITES A large stock of everything found in a modern furniturestore Store Phone 61 Residence 155 smoussomus aussio smoosims R. A. CURRIE The man who stands out predominant in the successful formation of the Union Government at Ottawa is Sir Robert Bor- der'. Canadians owe him more than they will ever repay for the great loyalty and high statesmanship that has prompted hiln to risk so much and persevere until he has triumphed over all obstacles to se- cure unity amongst Canadians in the fu- ture prosecution of the war. He might have gone to the country as the leader of the Conservative party and won easily, but there would have still been division. Instead, he sought united action and at length has fotind suffieient Liberals willing to rise with him above party in there loVe of Canada and the Empire. Thank God. • for welt men'. heir aUton L itt decided contrast to that section of the Liberal party that from the first tnention of a Union Oov- ernivient has done everything possible to prevent it. Working quietly through his lietttenants, Sir Wilfrid Laurier 'exerted 4 bli Utmo3 lailaCao to 11014 bb Party to4 getter under his leadership, and to dis- courage the thought of a Union Govern. ment. He would not join hands with Borden himself, and he wanted if possible to prevent any other influentiat Liberate from doing so. On a parity with his lirie of action was that pursued by a section of the so-called conscription Liberal press, which lost no opportunity of reflecting upon the conscription Government at Ot- tawa and haedone all that is possible tee damn a Union Govenittent by repretenting it as a capitalistic aggregation. lkto Seareittot Itfen:-•. A corresportdent informs Parmer's Advocate that ha recently received fit reply to an tdvertitieniont tor A hired ntanette aDDItcatiott from ft matt *to offered to coma at onto if the armot would nay the freight on his goods,/ furnish free house, gae fee fuel, vegeg tables, milk, ereant and lee ereatn tot the family and Day bth $20 VOOkitt mr7 tX4 “t4404 ort Atti: T c ._.... .. - kt It db. - ' • ' • f' ' .•:4V.A144.1Ni;.0S._ 0 'MI D GSTOR.ES'e '... -.-. 7 Li .171Pf s; ' EYESIGHT TESTED AT- IMIBBON'S DRUG STORE fieieeeee.Ve.' geileekefg..., ::. gWt 'VP la.- ;Sq sosersesessroseissma•sues.s.SKacIsrasSiaernoseseass , EVERYBODY'S COLUMN _ 1 rARLOAD OF APPLES -Thos. Fells expects U to receive a car of hm.d.picired Nova Scotia apples which he will sell for cash. Okder now. i; fIELERY-Will be delivered at tho field for U $3.00 per hundred, in the town for $3.25, up till the first of November. 11.013z Git.tuam l' I tiVERYBODY-should attend he big Atte- 13 tion Sale of Farm Stock and Implements Lot 7. Con. 4. Morris, on Thursday afternoon, Oct. lath. R. M. Merino, Prop, .I.18. TAYLOD, AIDA. i at i ' lifSTRAltED-Five young cattle came to the JJ premises of the undersigned, north bah Lots 1 and 2, Conceal. rn 1, ;finless, eh two weeks ago. Owner may have same proving property and paying expenses. Tilos. 11. IVIoons 1 ut by post SALE -ono now Baia Wagon at urn K than pre-ent cost. One now Washing Ma- chine very cheap. ,r wo 25 foot trmsea ladders like new for half price. Buy your plow and machine repairs here. Cream Separatora overhauled. T, It. DENNErt ..------ - . .. -.........--..... FOB, SALID-Second hand Happy Thought, good condition. Apply at Tug A ovaticii - in 17OR SALE -Or exchange for a Farm. Gen- ▪ eral store and propnrty in the village of Bluevale will be sold at reasonable terms or exchanged for farm _nroperly. Apply for fur- ther particulars to H. .A., MCOALL, Bluevale, 1-1.70It SALE -Three springWagon, newly paint • cd and overhauled, suitable for delivery or a farmer's general purpose. Apply at TITS ADVANCE WANT.ED-AOPIY at; TitglInnxswicit HOTEL BOUSE TO RENT -Wanted a good hou•o IA whit modern convent e. ees. Wilt pay highest rent. Apply to ThEt 473, WINQUAlt. - - VEY.S LOST -A string of keys, about seven keys inchuhng Pm.t office Flight please leave same at TIIE ADVANCE. P1051A1t-liat1l Worthman has ✓ moved to town from '1 °rent° and will pay cash for all kinds of rind) rm. rags, horsehair, iron, woo), chickens. old hens. etc., at hia rePi- donee on the gravel near tho 13 line. Phone 24 600. Mr. 'Northman is a Itui,siet. IDOVATOES WANTED -cash paid for a, Cor- k load of potatoes early next; week. Apply to Time. nuts UNREStrtVED AfjCTIO1 SALF---Mr. Jas. t; Fyfe of the leit line of Morris, wilt hold nr an ueserved :Motion sale or farm stack and implements cm Friday, Oct. 191.1). cotnmencing at 1 o'clock sharp!1 he stook Includes s•inm choice Shorlitern cattle. Everything must ba soul as Mr. Fyfe is giving up farniing. Joan PfinvIS. A.netioneer. $100.00 REWA19 To the nevelt tha.t will give sect intormto lion ail will lead In the conviction of the thief who ante "Drake" from my deck yard on the night of Monday lit 4 nth. This party nrcara a number 0 AIME therefore a faltiy large numIII'. has bum on the prendo.,R ili the 11 t3 first mace an in- Rivet-4°0ot the place Miter wige he could net have found the duck yara andPOletted. the largest drake to testis. eud ids° for the fact that although a dark night, he u.ed nought. Tho 'Writer inlendS to • step the thief" and %TS thettrUO its as al/we titaita mid it mace P.Ityw11 DOW eitiiii.111 DI Fit' !1st t1it0 turfy. W. IL WHIM urvey. Quarter Mile Walk: --M Walters, M onnell, F Deacon. Archery :-M Connell, M Bone. Egg Race: -V Paterson, F Deacon, Walters. Driving Nails: -F Deacon, E Dore, G one. Throwing Basketball :-.-G Bone, F eacon M Connell. Apple'Race: -V Paterson, M Walters, Bone. Sack Race: -Ii Walters, M Bone, V aterson, JUNIOR GIRL'S EVENTS Hundred Yard Dash: -J Egglestone, G ightman, M Wightman Throwing Ball: -M Wightman, 0 Ham - ton, M Deans. Needle Race; --G Wightman, R Ander- n, E Musgrove. Quarter Mile Walk: -0 Hamliton, M lontgomery, L. James, Archery: -M Walker, E Kennedy, 0 -larnilton PRIZE WINNERS At Wingham Pall Fair on Ttiesday and Wednesday last Wingham Pair was a decided success and although- the weather was cold a splendid exhibit was held both outside and in the building. The officers and most of the director, did their utmost for a month or more to make the show a success that it was Special praise is possibly due to the untiring efforts of the president, W. j, Green The wish of the Society was to secure the best possible judges and they were successful in securing the following: - heavy horses, W. J. Dickson, Walton; light horses, W. H, Millman, Toronto: cattle, Capt. T, E Robson, London; sheep and swine, Geo. Armstrong, Teeswater; poultry, Wm. Carter, Lonclesboro; dairy and provisions, W. J. Arscott, White- church; roots and vegetables, W, J. Mc- Craclein, Brussels: Ladies' department, Mrs. Robt. Johnston, Lucknow and Mrs. G. H. Hasenflug, Teeswater; School children and girl's department, Miss L. Joynt, Lucknow. The following is the result of the judges decisions as nearly as we can give The list will be gone over again and possibly a few slight errors noticed before the prize money is awarded. Heavy Horses As we go to press we learn with regret of the death of Mary A. Turvey, relict of the late Lachlan Fraser, in her 72nd year. The funeral will be held from her late res- idence, Lot 14, Core 1, Morris, on Thurs- day afternoon to Wingham cemetery. The name of our esteemed townsman Mr. D E. McDonald, has been added to the local tribunal board. He is military representative. Reeve Robt. Johnston has received a similiar appointment at Lucknow and Thos. G. Allen at Dun- gannon. Sunday Services as usual at the Salva- tion Army. It is expected that the Sunday School will be resumed on Sunday. and •Rally Day, which was postponed owing to Quarantine, will be held. Parents and children welcome, Promoting a Revival, all welcome. The Annual meeting of The Womens Auxiliary of the Wingharn General Hos- pital will be held in the Council Chamber on the afternoon of Friday, October 19th, 1917; at 4.15 oclock. All the ladies of the town and vicinity are cordially in- vited to attend. Mrs. Richard Clegg; Secretary. Egg Race: -M Wightman. M Bell, R urv ey. Driving Nails: -A Imlay, M Wight - an, M Bell. Throwing Basketbalb-M Walker, M ontgomery, S,Holme& Apple Race: -M Wightman, 0 Ham- Iton, R Turvey Sack Race: -A Imlay, 5 Holmes, 0 amilton. Hit by Street Car Mrs. Mary Johnson, an elderly lady, who resides with her daughter, Mrs. Dan- iel Showers in London, was knocked down and seriously injured by being hit with a street car on Monday evening. She re- sided in Wingham some years ago, before her marriage to Mr. Johnson she was Mrs. Caundy. • NON -CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS Sack Race: -H Armstrong, A McKay, Gannet Obstacle Race: -A McKay, le Newman, G Ferguson. Your -legged Race: -Holmes, Armstreng Williamson; Angus, Newman, Currie; McLean, Nethery, Robinson Girl's Three -Legged Race:- G Bone, M Connel; J Egglestorie, D Fells; V Pater- son, L Johnston. Graceful Walking: -J McKee, R Weiler E Kennedy. . Bicycle Race: -M 'Walker, 5 Holmes, D Fells Both Girl e and Boys Relay races were won by Form V, The basketball team, captained by Mary Connell won the Girl's Championship The last event of the day was a foot -ball match between the High School and the Business College. The play was very even as the score shows the High School winning 1-0. Agricultural 13rood. Marc, Alex McDonald, Sam Phillips, Albert Foxton; Spring foal, Wm. Webster, Albert Foxton, Phillips; One -year-old Filly or Geld- ing, Win, Webster, Albert Foxton,•3. Anderson; Two-year-old Filly or Geld ing, Albert Foxton, Win. Webster, 2nd and 3rd; Team in Harness, Jas. Foxton, 11. 3. Sanderson. Heavy Draught Brod Marc, regstered, Geo. Crulk- shank, I. J. Wright; Brood Marc, Wm Webster, 1st and 2nd, J. Biydges & Son; Spring foal, I. 3. Wright, Wm. Webster; J. Brydges & Son, One-year old Filly or Gelding, Adam. Robert- -son, Win. Webster, W. J. Currie; Two-year-old Filly or Gelding, Adani Roberston, "Wm. Wohnter; Team ID Harness, Geo. B. Armstrong, W. H. •Cruikshank, Jas. Forster. Special by the Society for the tour best colts sired by .any one heavy draft stallion, Wm. Webster, Albert Foxton, Smug. Phillips, Wm: Webster Special by the. Society, Brood Mare and three of her progeny, Albert Fox - ton. Special by the Society, or Gelding, 2 .years old Adam Robertson. Light Horses Carriage Brood Marc, Samil Phillips, Spring foal, Saila Phillips, One -year-old Fil- ly or Getaing, Jus. Forster; Two-year- old Filly or Golding , Neil McDonald, R. McQuillin; Team in Harness, R. A. Currie; Single Driver, Paul Powell. Roadsters Drool Marc, Geo.. Richardson, Jas. Forster; Spring Foal, Geo. Richard- son, jos. Forrter; Single driver und- er, 16-2, John Galbraith, Robt. Ful- larton, L, Lott; Single Driver, 15-2, and Is er. 3. E. Finith; Team itt. bar lit'SS. W. G. Gray, CMS. F. Martin. Special -Best mare any age, Can- adian Standard Bred Horse Society, Nell McDonald. "Pledge Cards" There will be an opportunity given to any lady in town who was awa y from home or that the solicitors did not reath, to secure a "Food conservation and Win the War" pledge card at W. H. Willis' Shoe Store this week. The ladies who undertook this work did their part faithfully, if any were missed there was some just cause. All pledge cards must be signed by Saturday night as the cards are to be sent to Toronto next week. Our boys are fighting for us through mutl and storm, thot and shell, Surely we are willing to feed them on the best in the land. Talking about what the "Government men eat" won't keep up the strength of the men in the trenches. M. J. Willis, East Huron Teachers Meet With all the teachers of the inspectorate in attendance a most' successful conven- tion was held at Clinton on Oct. llth and 12th by the East Huron Teacher's Insti- tute. The President, Miss M. L Brock, Principal of Wingham Public School, oc- cupied the chain Dr Silcox, principal of Stratford Normal School, delivered two very helpful addresses on "The Problem of Time," and "Standard Tests for Public School Pupils," and Miss McLeod of Clinton Collegiate Institute, gave an ex- cellent paper on "Voice, Body and Mind,' The subject, "How the War should Influ- ence Our Schools for Effectiveness," was dealt with by Inspector Dr. Field and Mr. B. S. Scott of Brussels. Mise Viola Isard, of Gorrie, then gave a good paper on "Oral Composition," Afteikowing that the times demand More fluency in the art of speech and that good oral work paves the way for good written work, she enum- erated several aids in language teaching such as story -telling, dramatizing the use t:If pictures, and in the Fourth Class, debates. Miss Brock in her address. as President gave a descriptive talk on a summer course she took last slimmer, pointing out the wisdom of attending one �f the sum- mer sessions and of preparing the work during the preceding year, She concluded • by thanking the teachers for the honor they had conferred on her hy electing her tO the presidency The sum of $200 was • raised for the Red Cross Pund, Officers for the ensuing year woe a..; follows; Pre:Adent, ester Yowler, thaforth; 1:t Vice -President, Miss Mabel tfonc,y, Blyth; 2nd Vie -President, 13 $. Scott, Brussels; Secretary Treasurer, A A Nay- lor, Seaforth; Librarian, Ur, Field; Execu- tive Committee, Mist bard, Mia "Via 1141s3 Duchaoall, W. C. T. II:Notes The regular monthly meeting of the W. T U. was held at the home of Mrs. J A Morton, an Thursday Oct lith. It was decided to bave a to:ial evening in the near future for patriotic purposes, pate and particulals will be given later Medical Service Hoard It hat been arranged that the 1‘.1sdical Service Poard under the Military Service Act, will alternately sit in Wingham and Goderich. Beginning this week in Coder - kb on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and in Wingbam on I hureday, Friday and Sattirdays BRITISH RED CROSS conecoon at •Wingham, Wednesday Thursday and Friday Once more we are to have the privilege of contributing to this most worthy cause. Let us esteem it a privilege, an opportuns ity to do our bit, nut a duty that we grud- gingly perform, and 'then we will study how much, and nol how little we can give. The day is historic, on Trafalgar Day Nelson and his brave men won for Brit- ain victory, and for all the world freedom of the seven sem, Let us be worthy sons of worthy sires.. "The e pirits of our fathers they start from every wave, For the deck it was their battle field, the ocean was their grave, Where Blake and mighty Nelson fell, our manly hearts shall glow, While the battle rages loud and tong and the stormy winds do blow." Don't let us talk of Conscription and of compelling some other man's son to go to the front, and try to persuade ourselves that we are doing our duty by raising hogs at 20 cents per. or wheat at $2.25 per bushel or by stocking our stores with goods before the rise, and adding the in- crease to our selling price, and investing the profits in war loans at nearly six per. cent Thousands of Canadians are lying be- neath the Flanders mud, .or languishing in German prisons, or slowly struggling back to life and health in British hospitals, or with shattered bodies returning to our shores, or suffering untold hardships in the trenches, and all for us, shall we des- ert them? We are doing so if we with- hold a dollar we can afford to give. Are we win -the -war men and conscript • ionists? Then, .before we talk too loudly, let us be sure we have done our duty There are more ways than one of being a slacker. In the name of common sense let us be consistent and subscribe generously to the British Red Cross fund, which has to depend on :voluntary giving, Never mind that some other fellow isn't doing his duty. That has been the slack- ers argtunent ever since the war started. When our boys go over the top they don't best Filly or under, Cattle Shorthorn un.der 12 months, I, J. Wright Herefords Breding cow, H. T. Purdue, 1 and 2; Bull under 13 months, II. T. Pur- due, 1 and 2; Heifer under 12 months II. T. Purdue, 1 and 2; Two-year-old Heifer, II. T. Perdue, Geo. Pocock; One -year-old Heifer, Geo Pocock, Thos. Taylor. Polled Angus Breedng Cow, John Shiell, 1 and 2 Bull over 12 montlu.4, 3, W. Bone, J Shiell; Bull under 12 months, J. W. Bone, 1 and 2; Heifer under 12 mos. 3. W. Bone, john Sidon; Two-year- old Heifer, John Shiell, J. W. Bono; One -year-old .heifer, John Shiell, 1 and 2; Best Aberdeen Angus, or Ab- erdeen Angus grade, Steer or heifer, under 3 years, John Shiell, 1 and 2; Jersey or their Grades Breeding Cow, 3, II. Vinley, Jokil Crandall; Heifer under 12 months, F. 3. Hill, D. B, Porter. Special -By the Society---hBreeder's young herd, J. W. Bone. Special -By the Society-l'or herd of Beef Cattle, rare bred, John Shiell 3. W. Bone. Special -11y the Society -For best type of Dual Purpose Cow, D. 13, Anderson, 1 and 2. Special --13y H. T. Perdue -For best Steer or Heifer, sired by Pure- bred Bull, Jas. Menzies. Grades Breeding Cow, I). II. Anderson, 3 and 2; Two-year-old Heifer, Jas. Men zle 1 and 2; One -year-old Heifer Thos Taylor, Sohn Shiell; Steer Calf, Geo. Pocock, 1 and 2; One -year-old Steer John Shiell, S. W. Bone,; Twb-year- old Steer, Sas. Menzies, 1 and 2. Vat Cattle Vat Keer or Miter, ,Tits. Menzies, 1 and, 2; Fat atok Meer, Jw. Mcn- Callathalt Banker' Competition. Calf, pure bred or grade, S. W. liaiee; two pigs, bacon typo, pure bred Or Vadt.); Wilfred Anclor.;0., W. Alton, t,Continticd ou paue 4) ........,...„....„...e..0„..,,,,,„.......,..,. F. Vete onato co,sso,....neys uss.ssoss sso+,0%,.. • me... Mr. Frank McLean, spent a few days in Toronto. Mr Ross King of Turnberry, is visiting with friends in Toronto Mrs, Ted Elliott of Detroit, is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. Carson. Mr. Ernest Hall of Lucknow, spent Sunday with friends in town Mrs Wm Reid, is visiting for a couple of weeks with relatives in Detroit. Mrs. j 11 Hiscox of London, is a visit- or at the home of Mrs C N Griffin. 1,1rs. W. P. 13uchanan and baby, June, are visiting friends in Gait and Acton, Miss Helen, Graham and Mrs. W E. Mahood are visiting friends in Kincardine. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly of Guelph, are visit- ing at the home of Mr. J. Cunningham. Annie Griffin of Toronto, is visiting at thehome of her mother Mrs C. N. Griffin Mr. Jack Came.: Toronto, is visit- ing at the home of his sister Mrs. II. A. Hunter. Miss Gertie Clark of Waskada, Man. is a visitor at the home of Mrs. Thos. Forbes, Miss Hazel Halliday of Listowel is visit- ing her grandmother, Mrs. Halliday, on Minnie St. Miss Ethel Ifastinge of Turnberry, returned from a month's visit with relat- ives at Blenheim. Miss Mernie Johnson, commenced the Shorthand Course at the Central Business College this week. Mrs A. E. Coling, has returned home from visiting with friends in Tara, Owen Sound and Meaford. lairs. Reid of Drayton, has spent the past week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. F. Dickman. Misses Cassie Powell and Margaret Paterson have returned home after visit- ing with friends in Toronto. Mr. Jack Swan and Miss Lena England of Zion, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Deyell, last week. • ssm.sommOssismosessamossissassismskso THE MAN WHO PUT CANADA AHEAD OF PARTY A.A UNION OOVERNMENT ..00/6101••••••••• • Liberals and CO„.11Ser:tiVei UMW to Wist.the•War The successful formation of a Win -the - War Mien Government at Ottawa will occasion widespread satisfaction amongst all Canadians genuinely desirous of seeing Canada exert its utmost endeavor in the further prosecution of the war, We have waited so long for the successful termina- tion of the negotiations that were going on to bring win -the -war Liberals into the Government at Ottawa that it had almost seemed as if nothing would come out of Premier Borden's endeavors, but persever- ingly the Prime Minister has labored on until he has evidently triumphed over all obstacles and secured a union of Liberals and Conservatives on the "fifty-fifty" basis which was so generously offered. A brighter day thus dawns for Canada. We are not going to say that the new Government will be a stronger one than the one it superseded -time alone will demonstrate that -but the union at Otta- wa paves the way for less of the petty, miserable bickering that has been going on; it will result in modifying the bitterness of the approaching political campaign; but, beyond all, it will enable the win -the -war Canadians to present a united front to the "do -no -more" apologists, slackers and Sympathisers of the enemy who will no doubt line up with Sir Wilfrid Laurier if pheoslietn. aios the temerity to persevere in his op - ImminsisesinosS 'swim& hang back to see what the other fellow is going to do but each strives to be the first to get the Germans. Mothers have given thea eons. wives their husbands, children their fathers, maids their eweethearts, and our soldier boys have givett everything, position, home, health, even life itself, laid them all on the altar of their country, but what have the rest of us given? When the boys come home shall we be able to take them by the hand, and looking them in the eye say, we did: what we could or shall we only have a larger bank balance, or a few war certificates for our heirs to quarrel over after we haveended our miserable selfish livee? tet us make up our minds how much we should give and not keep the collectors waiting when they call They have left their business, and their time is as vats uable as ours, so don't let us kop them waiting, "But whose hath thia world% g3O4 arid seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?" 1.Eneland same te et OS' hada Lit do IL bp,." • "%Ingham «31 not tbeaptu liceseF by falling down at this juncture. It would be intolerable that at this time of crisis we should fail the men in the trenches in Red Cross Work, Ten Wingliam inen Una alrcady pledg. Mrs, W. J. Amour. and son, are visiting for a few months with friends in Calgary. Mrs. Bentley has moved into their house for the winter. Canadians have long been watching and wondering whether the English-speaking portion of the Liberal party would prove big enough and patriotic enosh to enter into a coalition with its lifelong oppon- ents for the successful attainment of a great and common purpose. Conserva- tives have clearly shown Where they, as a party and as individuals, stand. While maintaining that Sir Robert Borden must continue at the head of any Union Gov- ernment fonned, they gave the Premier a free head to select his companions on a fifty-fifty basis; with the consequent sacri- fice of such power as is thereby involved. This offer was all the more remarkable in view of the fad that amongst all classes of Conservatives absolute confidence pre - veiled that the party could carry the country on a straight party fight -espec- ially duce foreigners still owing political allegiance to Germany and Austria have been disfranchised. Withthe aid of loy- al Liberals, the soldiers abroad and their female next-of-kin, nothing could have withstood the appeal of a Win -the -War Government. But tie Consery atives rose higher than mere partisanship, and we never felt prouder of the party than in the resolu- tion just carried out. Conscious that the issue -that of men's lives -was too great to be dragged into political turmoil, and actuated by a desire to secure a united Canada if possible, the Conservatives have surrendered a great deal at Ottawa to secure a Government composed equally of Liberals and Conservatives anxious to win the War. The result of this wish to have Cana- dians united in the further prosecution of the war is the Union Government that was formed at Ottawa. Hon. Messrs. Hazen, Crothers, Roche and Perley retire to make room for Liberalism's contribu- tion to the nation's cause -Hon. Arthur L. Sifton, Hon, 3. A. Calder, T. A. Crerar, from the West; Major-General Mewburn, N. W. Rowell and Hugh Guthrie, from Ontario; C. C. Ballantyne from Quebec; Frank Carvell from New Brunswick; and Premier Murray of Nova Scotia. While proud of the part every Conservative member of the Government has taken in his willingness to efface himself, Cana- dians must also be proudof the action of the nine Liberals who have entered the Cabinet determined to lay politics aside and give the Dominion the united leader- ship that the people generally have been sighing for -yes, and praying for- during the past few months, since Laurier, by his action towards the extension of the life of the Parliament, plunged the country into the turmoil of an election. There arc many problems for the new Govern- ment at Ottawa to work nut, and there will be political rivalries and considera- tions to overcome, but men 'Manse con- victions are sincere in their country's be- half can surely solve the lesser problems in the greater question of securing im- mediate reinforcements for our boys at the froot. All Canada wishes the new Administration evetj, and svill pray that it is given power and strength to fulfil the great mission that Is undoubtedly before it. Mr. Archie Spence of Philadelphia, re. newed acquainttures in this vicinity. At Gorrie Fair he was chosen as judge of the baby show and it is said discharged his duties without lear or favor. Mr. W. j. Elliott of Tomato, and Mr, D. A. McLachlau of Stratford, proprietors of the Central 13usiness College, visited the local branch on Friday and expressed themselves as well satisfied with the pro- gress made here. ed themselves to give $1000 to this Muth - needed cause, and indications point to a large contrihutiori from Wittghane this year. The canvas is now nu and will con- tinue until Priday night when a Patriotic concert will beheld in the town hall as a suitable wind-up to a whirlwind campaign for British Red Cross funds, An excel!. ent program of local talent " as been pre- pared consisting of so1os4 .adings, violbi =sic, military drill and t'sioruses, sailor's horopipe dance IX, Miss Itiora and a lettminute lanaortette tableau. 14<Ir. A. 1Z. MutgroNe M. L. A„ will occu- PY the Oak. Tickets are being sold for a cushion which Mrs. A. G. Smith donated to the cause. The lucky ticket will be drawn at thti.on‘trt, EXTRA SPECIAL! 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Canadians owe him more than they will ever repay for the great loyalty and high statesmanship that has prompted hiln to risk so much and persevere until he has triumphed over all obstacles to se- cure unity amongst Canadians in the fu- ture prosecution of the war. He might have gone to the country as the leader of the Conservative party and won easily, but there would have still been division. Instead, he sought united action and at length has fotind suffieient Liberals willing to rise with him above party in there loVe of Canada and the Empire. Thank God. • for welt men'. heir aUton L itt decided contrast to that section of the Liberal party that from the first tnention of a Union Oov- ernivient has done everything possible to prevent it. Working quietly through his lietttenants, Sir Wilfrid Laurier 'exerted 4 bli Utmo3 lailaCao to 11014 bb Party to4 getter under his leadership, and to dis- courage the thought of a Union Govern. ment. He would not join hands with Borden himself, and he wanted if possible to prevent any other influentiat Liberate from doing so. On a parity with his lirie of action was that pursued by a section of the so-called conscription Liberal press, which lost no opportunity of reflecting upon the conscription Government at Ot- tawa and haedone all that is possible tee damn a Union Govenittent by repretenting it as a capitalistic aggregation. lkto Seareittot Itfen:-•. A corresportdent informs Parmer's Advocate that ha recently received fit reply to an tdvertitieniont tor A hired ntanette aDDItcatiott from ft matt *to offered to coma at onto if the armot would nay the freight on his goods,/ furnish free house, gae fee fuel, vegeg tables, milk, ereant and lee ereatn tot the family and Day bth $20 VOOkitt mr7 tX4 “t4404 ort Atti: