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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1917-11-22, Page 1Te Minqbant Single Copies - Three Cents Mutat WINQLIAMI ONT., MUMMY, NOVEMBER 22nd 1917 Subscriptions: $1.50 per year. $125,000 00 SUBSCRIBED • For Victory Bootle In Wingharn and Victory The Mass Meeting held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening for the pur- a a a st THE DEATH ROLL ANNIE FALCONER There passed away in Toronto, on Mon- day, Nov. lath, Annie Falconer. relict of the late Alexandc Daweon, aged 73 years. Before moving to Toronto, the family were ree iecied residente of Win - m, where Mr. Dawson, conducted a iloring est ablishment for some time. ie remains were brought to Wingham. the noon C. P. I( on Wednesday, and torment took place in the Wingham metery. ictory Loan in Wingbam and vicinity AS very largely attended. The hall was rowded by 8.15. The massed choirs of le town ledthe gathering in several atriotic songs and the Citizens Band layed in front of the Town Hall before pening time and also played the Nation - 1 Anthem at the close. Mayor J. W. leKibbon very ably acted as chairman nal Capt. (Rev.) Magwood, a returned :haplain very forcibly urged all his hear- re to buy Victory Loans. Mr. A H. itlgrove, M P P. made an excellent rd enthusiastic appeal. Solos were ren- ered by Mrs. (Rev.) Dingman and Miss ean VanNorman, both in excellent voice, 4iss Vanlelorman having to respond 3 an encore. A hearty vote of hanks was tendered to those who took art, on motion of Rev. E. F. Armstrong nd Rev. D. Perrie. A traveller who was a the audience remarked that "with such speaker as Mr. Musgrove on the pro- ram, the speaker from out of town must e a dandy or he will be outdone as an .rator. Dr. A. J. Irwin who is a member of the xecutive of the Victory Loan Committee er this county arranged the program. She hall was tastily decorated for the oc- asion by Mr. R. A Coutts. Rev Mr. ;nen who was to have given a reading as unable to be present. The canvassers for Wingham and vicin- ty report that over 8125,000.00 has been pent for Victory Bonds, hi to '1' or in cc bi 01 at 01 al et at a is, ix se se es la ti. A T ei a V is a: h tl n y cl. a a e a y d o c s 1 e e 1 1 e I e e i ; , 1 1 ) I . ) , ' ] Vomen's Institute Meeting e The regular monthly meeting ' of the Vomen's Institute will be held Thursday, coy. 29th. We hope to have a large at- endance of members as many things are o be presented relating to our work. Say ladies interested are always welcome. The Institute is making special effort tc .upply our boys with a pair of socks each nCinth which requires about 125 pairs. (ire appeal to all ladies to help in the vork. Yarn can be procured at Miss itruthers' on Josephine St. The Institute also asks for a shower of iandkerehiefs and chocolate bars for the ioldiers this month We acknowledge with thanks the fol- owing donations two pairs of socks from qrs. W. Buchanan and one pair from Miss Tillie Aitchison. The report of the convention held in raOhaon will be given by the delegate. ' i.m...sv..i.....,..w _, ': -lit:4 .a..., •• kWiTs— • "T. c AN Atig;: F-ANZZ2VEDROG'STORES i' ..q.',..-. r',•!,- .. . , EYESIGHT . TESTED —AT--- McKIBBOli'S DRUG STORE WE ARE .HERE TO,SERVE. YOU' : 1 , EVERYBODY'S COLUMN , /FARE NOTICE—I will be at my office in the , A 'I own Hall all day on Saturday. Nov. 211h, for the convenience of subscribers to the Vie. tory War Loan. J. G. SrawAirr, Canvasser. g VOTION SALE—At Lot 22, Con. 10, 'West n Wawanosh. 2 miles south east of St. Helens on Wednesday, Nov. 28th commencing at 1 o'clock. Valuable Farm, Farm Stock and Implements. W. J. Tom, Proprietor JOHN Pcnvis, Auctioneer PHIOICEN HOUSE FOR SALE -24 ft. x 12 ft. u About 25 yards of vviie. Ina whole outfit for $10. Apply to Ilium 13unita Tonsorial Parlors, pHEAM WANTED—Highest cash prices paid U for any quantity of cream tested at my store, taken at all times, evening preferred. Telephone for price and cans to No. 12- 611. IC, PArrnitsoN PLEA -RING AMMON' SALE—Farm Siock U and implentents at Lot 31, centre half, Con, 1, Morris, (13luevale) tm Thursday, November .22nd at 1 o'clock, Valuable horses, Cattle, Itnplements, Roots, Grain, Hay. do. No Res- erve. Virm. THORNTON, Prop. T. R. BENNETT, Auot, POR SAIJE-11ent born calf, one week old. I; Apply to 3, H. Fuqua' ..—...-- 1170Ii. SALE—Good practice piano for sale J cheap. Good reasons for selling, Apply at THE ADVANCE VCR SALE-1,DiAll liarrew and fore carriage, L two 21 walking_plows, two twin plows, one set 4 Beaton Iron HAMM, one 500 lb. Cream separator. ono Bain w agon complete all new. also 1 24 foot ladder and 1 washing machine half price 1 slightly used corn planter liko new half price. We sell repairs, and overhaul create separators, all makes, T. It. BENNETT. — IUNIC PEDLAM—Harrr Wordsman has U moved to town from 'loronto and will pay eta% for all kinds of rubb-ra. rags, horsehair. Iron, wOol, chickens old hens, etc., at his rest. „elle° on the gravel near the 13 line. Phone 24 n00. Mr. Wordsrhan is a Russian. stattlaNis 13`011. amas—ono piano cased six v octavo organ and two live octave organs tiargan for gniok sale. Apply at Tug ADVANCS I .......-.... UM/JAY you like $1 or $2 daily at horoo knit Ix ting war sox on Auto Knitters? Experi- ence uncoils/try. Send 3c stamp. Acre, KNITTER Co. Dept, 417 0, College St. Toronto „ . .. 11113 BANK OF HAMILTON In- a de- In order to encourage and eftslat small Vostors and wage earners to purclutqc Victory Ronde, the Hank of Hamilton have adopted card system. Whereby payMents on the instal- l:neat plan can be mado. It iii intended I hat Applications tinder this plan should be confined to Bonds of the nominations of $50 and $100, and to the issue Maturing Doo. 1022. Payments made as follows: FIFTY DOLLARS L5 down tunkt5 monthly. 5 dawn ann t 2,0 semi-monthly. down and $1. weekly. ONE HMI oit, (I) DOLLARS - 110 down and $10 monthly 10 no wn end $.1 semi-monthly. 1,0 delta Mid 1F2 WCOX17. 0 -- EMMA THUM There passed away . at the home of her other, William, in Colbourne township Sunday, Emma Thom, aged 32 stars d 8 months, Deceased was a daughter • Mr. and Mrs. Chas Thom of Zetland, d she had only gone to visit her broth- • a couple of weeks ago Deceased was invalid for the past three years but was bright cheerful girl and was apparently very good health of late. Besides her rents and brother, she is survived by ur sisters viz., Mrs J P. Campbell of ingliam, Mrs. Krone of Harriston, Mrs. avid Johnston of Morris, and Bertha at me, The funeral was held on Tuesday to e Wingham cemetery, Rev. Mr. Ross of uburn Presbyterian church officiating. he family have the sympathy of a large rcle of friends. WI LLIAM MARTIN On Wednesday, Nov. 14, there passed way at his home in East Wawanoeh, Mr. Martin, in his 72nd year The mediate cause of death was pneumonia, though Mr. Martin had been in failing alth for several months. He always ok a great interest in the activities of IC community. that made for its better - lent and uplift in any way. For twenty ears he was an elder in the Presbyterian urch. Besides his wife, he leaves two Dns and one daughter: Dan. H. at home' ev. J. Henry Martin, Strathclair; and Irs. Andrews of Winnipeg Another son, r. Crawford, died of pneumonia ten ears ago The funeral was held on Mon- ey afternoon to Wingham cemetery, the rvices being conducted by Rev J. R. raham. liNe;;;;Ie Mrs. James Walker wee called to Tor- onto this week, Miss Annie. Walker spent a few days in London last week. . Mr. Roy Manuel spent Sunday with friends in Palmerston, Mrs. G. Barton of Howick visited a t the home f Mr. and Mrs. Breen, Patrick St Mr. Milton Naylor and little daughter of Toronto, are visiting with his mother, Josephine St, Mrs. Coling is in Owen Sound for a few days attending the funeral of her uncle, Mr. John Harrison. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Vansickle and fam- ily returned to town on Saturday Ms. Vansickle sold his farm at Gull Lake, Sask, Miss Blanche and Charlie Rumford of Fullerton, motored tap to Wingham and spent a few days with their aunt, Mrs, Manuel, Mrs. James Bentley and daughters have moved to Wingham where they will spend the winter months,–Blyth Standard. Mr. Elliott Fleming, G T. R. station agent at Fergus, accompanied by his wife spent a couple of days at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fleming, Nursing Sister Miss Jessie Wilson who has been for the past eighteen months in a military hospital in Shorncliffe, Eng., is spending a short furlough at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Gavin Wilson, Bluevale Road Mrs. Chas. Gillespie left on Tuesday morning for Toronto, where she will spend the winter. Her daughter, Miss Elsie accepted a position as stenographer some time ago, in the city. They will be be greatly missed by their friend e here. ALEXANDER, INGLIS With startling suddeness came the mmons of death to Mr. Alexander nglis at his home in Goderich, on Friday vening last. He and his daughter had een conversing, when without warning, is heart failed and the vital spark fled. his was about 0 o'clock. His heart had teen affected for several years .past but .he ad never been obliged to cease his ordin- ry avocations. The deceased was long resident of Goderich and for the past ighteen years was an elder in Knox hurch, and always took a deep interest n the work of the church. In earlier ears he was actively engaged in Sunday chool work and while in Wingham for ome years he was the teacher of the oung Men's Bible Class. A deeply eligions man himself he had a strong ersonal influence and with young men le was always a helpful friend, Mr. nglis was born in the town of Hawick, oxboroughshire, Scotland, his father being engaged in the business of woollen filling. In the year 1841 he was brought s a infant not yet a year old to Canada rhe family settled at Galt, a7here they remained for a few years, the father en - aged in his trade there. From there they moved to the lake shore about three ies south of Kincardine and took up arming and it was here that Mr. Inglis' oyhood days were spent In the fall of 1860, he went to Goderich and had lived bere ever since with the exception of the fourteen years from 1883 to 1897, spent in Wingham where his father and brother worked in the woollen mill. Mr Inglis joined the K. 0. T. M in Wingham and had maintained his inembership since. He wes the eldest in a family of seven (five sons and two daughters), all but two of whom are now gone. The survivors are Mrs. Henry Clark, of St. Louis, Mis- souri, and Walter Inglis of Woodstock' Mrs. Inglis passed away eight years ago A family of one son, John in the States and one daughter Miss Inglis, Goderich, survives. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon to Maitland cemetery. Rev. R. C. McDermid, pastor of Knox church, conducted the services, and the pallbearers were four members of the eeesion Messrs. Alex Saunders, J. F. Tom, 11 Stoddart and Win McCreath) and two members of the board of managers. (Messrs A. D McLean and C A Nairn) Mr, Inglis' brother from Woodstock attended the funeral, Miss Inglis former- ly taught in the Wingham Public School. 11.,.....lawaromono•ps.• Meeting. of Huron Coady Council The courtell of the corporation of the County of Huron will meet in the council chamber, in the Town of Goderith, an Tuesday, Ali day of December next, at the hour of 3 o'clock. Dated Nov, 20th, 1017. , W. L4N12, Clerk, DOING tHS BIT This is a snapshotwhich was taken as Mr. William Homuth was knitting socks for soldiers. The old gentleman was bont in Germany almost 80 years ago but nevertheless he is as patriotic as any of . _ W. C. T. U. Notes The W. C. T. U. purpose holding an open meeting on Friday Nov. 23rd in the Methodist Church echool room. Flight Lieut. Lloyd will sae e a demonstration and talk on aeiation. Master james Allen, winner of a gold medal in elocution at a contest recently held in Goderich will repeat the Selection given there Musical eelectione willbe rendered by local talent Proceeds will be donated to the Y, M. C, our Canadian or British born. He left Germany when 19 years of age and never returned, but has made an excellent Can- adian citizen ever since. He learned to knit when at school in Germany and is now making use his talent to help keep the feet of our Canadian laddies warm. He has completed 87 pair of socks for soldiers, and has commenced knitting warm mitts. Mr. Homuth is staying at the home of daughter, Mrs. T. T. McDonald, Minnie St. May he long live and be able to welcome home our soldiers after a vie- torioug ending of this great conflict. a1•110.10=11.11•111. MOH SCHOOL NOTES THE ISSUE IS STRAIGHT WIN - THE -WAR OR OET OUT OF IT Jas. Bowman is Nominated to Carry Out a Vigorous and Victor- ious War Policy. Archie Hyslop is put up by the Laurier Lib- eruls and Stated that he was a Follower of Sir Wilfrid and that the Liberals who Support ad Union Govern- ment were Soft Heads. Mr. Saunders, a Liberal Win -the -war Candidate, Withdrew in Favor of the Union Win -the -war Candidate. The opera house was filled to the doors at the nomination meeting held in Wing - ham on Monday afternoon. Three men were nominated viz: Mr, James Bowman, Unionist Win -the - war candidate. Mr. Archie Hyslop, Laurier Liberal .can- didate. . Mr. Saunders, Win -the -war Liberal. After the nominations closed Return- ing Officer J. A. Mallough called for the election of a chairman and His Worship Mayor McKibbon was appointed. Mr. A. H. Musgrove was the first speaker, and spoke in behalf of Mr. Bow- man. He attacked the Laurier program vigorously and declared that a vote for Laurier was indirectly a vote for the Kaiser. Sir Robert Borden came from England fully impressed that the vplun- tary enlistment of enough men was now imppssible He at once set to work to have Sir Wilfrid and his followers unite with him in forming a Union Government and put into effect the Military Service Act Laurier would, he believed, have made a great and honored name for him- self if he had accepted the invitation to unite to win the war, as George Brown united, at the time of Confederation, with Sir John A. McDonald, but instead he would rather uphold the actions of Que- bec. The best men and the strongest men in the Liberal party had united with the Union Government, and the daily Liberal papers, with the exception of two, were now behind that Government. Every premier of Canada, with the excep- tion of the premier of Quebec, was itt ac- cord with the Union Government. It was stated by Laurier liberals that the men who left their party had been bought Mr Musgrove asked if such men as Car- vell, Rowell, Pardee, Crearar and such papers as the Globe, Star, Hamilton Times and many others could be bought over, (Cries of No! No! Rot! Rot!). Mr Musgrove stated that at the numer- ous patriotic and red cross meetings that he had attended he never once met Mr. Hyslop on the platform or knew where he stood on these vital questions. He' scored him for his statements made at the Laur- ier caucus meeting held recently in Toron- to, when he called those splendid Liberals, who had the patriotism and courage to give up their party that they might better serve their country, soft heads He con- cluded by urging everyone to perform their solemn and responsible duty to the men in trenches by backing them at the polls and seeing to it that reinforcements are sent them. Mr. Robertson of the Goderich Sig- nal, made possibly the poorest and -most wandering speech that was ever listened to from a Wingham platform. He en- deavored to show that it was not Laurier's fault that an electioh was made necessary. He could not see why every alien had not as much right to vote in this election as in former elections. Mr Robertson very meekly stated that he was not going to say a word against conscription. lie was several times contradicted front the audience. Mr. Saunders of the Goderich Organ Co, who was nominated as a supporter of the Union Government, introduced bini- self as one of the staunchest of Liberals who was heartily in accord with Sir Robt Borden's Union Government. He is a very forceful and fluent speaker and was listened to at some length with interest He explained that he was asked by the Liberal Win -the -war convention which was recently held in the city of Hamilton to allow his name to come before the North Huron Nomination and he had merely done as he was requested. He said it was every loyal Canadian's duty to as- sist in securing the election of the Union Government. If Quebet had done her duty their would have been no need for conscription. He admired the Liberals, who, like himself gave up their politics for their country. Had the Liberal Executive of North Huron accepted the offer of the Conserva- tives and united with them in a coeven tion to call a candidate and there nomin- ated Mr. Saunders, he would have been the Uniohist candidate for North Huron, for Mr Bowman, who suggested the Un- ion convention, would not accept the nomination until such conyerition was called so that the united liberals and con- servatives would have at equal chance to make their selection. Mr, Saunders declined to enter the con- test and withdrew in favor of Mr. Bow- man, the choice of the Union Convention. Mr. Bowman arose, amid great ap- plause, and delivered an excellent and masterful appeal to the electors to sup- port the Union Government He said he was out of politics, at, kilt until the end of the war, It would only be such men as Mr. Robertson who would try and drag title election into a political fight. He wae sorry that a war time election was made necessary The present cant. paign could only be a straight win -the -war or get out of the light teeue, there could be no side-stepping. The vote in this election would be the most critical in the history of Canada. What rejoicing there The regular meeting of the Literary Society was held on Thursday, Nov. 15. The president occupied the chair and after the reading of the minutes, gave an inter- esting address on the "Life of Dante.'t An instrumental duet was then given by Gladys McCallum and Janette McKee. The first of the series of interforta de- bates between Second and Third forms, was the principal item on the programme. The subject was; "Resolved that Glad- stone did more for the freedom of the people than did Lincoln." The affirma- tive was taken by Jim Perdue and Mil- dred Walker (Form II), and the negative by. Wilma Shaw and Angus McKay (Form III), The debate was well given and keenly contested: The judges were Miss Whyte, Lottie Johnson and Hardy Ged- des. The decision announced by Miss Whyte was in favour of the affirmative. After the debate, a solo was given by Harold Robinson, after which came the Journal by Mary Connell which was very humorous and interesting. The Harmon- ica 13and delighted the audience with its selectioes and then the school joined in singing "Just 13efore the Battle, Mother." The critic's remarks were given by Mr. Brown, who commented on the filtered shown in the Literary Society by the students. We hope that this will contin- ue and increase and that each one will en- deavor to do his or her Isere to help make the Society a tuccees. Heartiest congratulatione are extended to Miss Edna Seines, who succeeded in winning the First Carter Scholarship, val- ued at $100. We are proud to think a student of the W.U.S. has obtained such honottrat would be in the enemy's camp if they re- ceived a cable that Sir Wilfrid was elect- ed He reviewed the work of the late Government and showed the great amount of work necessary to continue in the fight with honor or to default in disgrace and let the alien and French Canadian rule our fair Dominion. He thought Mr. Saunders struck the nail on the head when he said that to take a referendum on conscription would simply be to ask exemption for Canada. The riches of this country were being conscripted as well as the man power. Mr. Archie Hyslop, the Laurier liberal started his speech by again denouncing the liberals who joined the Union forces, and repeating that they "certainly were softheads." He cameout strongly for Sir Wilfrid and was very much provoked that. the aliens were disfranchised He stated that no man in Canada had done more for recruiting than Sir Wilfrid, to which the gathering answered by a tremendous hiss- ing and uproar Mr. Hyslop upheld the loyalty of the French Canadian He, like Mr. Robertson, said he .would not say anything against conscription, because t was now a law of the land, He stated that the appointment of returning officers and enumerators were all given to con- servatives. Here a number in the audi- ence pointed out that the returning officer in South Huron on the one side and South Bruce on the other side were both Liberals, a fact which he admitted he did not know, He further claimed that the Union Government was not in reality a Union Government as there was very few Liberals in it, explaining that men who voted with the Conservative govern- ment certainly could not be called Liberals anyhow to his mind they did not repre- sent the better elements of the people, as they were all millionaires and big corpora- tion \lawyers. Quite a change since he was t1.11'ne how they were bought and how the s licitor general was now in a better financial con- ditior.n. Mr. Bowman asked Mr. Hislop to de- fine clearly to the audience where he stood in regard to winning the war and although he evaded a straight answer he was com- pelled to say "I stand where I always stood behind my leader, Sir Wilfrid Laur- ier." Mr. Bowman stated he was sorry that men were so blinded with party politics Mr Hyslop appeared to be worrying more about the aliens vote being taken from them than they were themselves, for in many cases they are glad because when they cannot vote, their boys cannot be conscripted and thus tney do not have to shoulder their rifles against relatives and friends in Europe. It was clearly seen where the Laurier liberals intend to pull their largest vote. The nomination closed with the sibging of the National Anthem aguio...•=131 OUR WOUNDED HEROES In Monday's casualty list we notice the name of Sergt. Walter Tremaine among the wounded. Sergt. Tremaine is a form- er Wingham boy. * * rISM/. 11"0"../.1"....."...~0.1.4"e1 f, lomat Items Officer Phippen has disposed of his thoroughbred jersey to Joe Miller of Bel - grave. We are sorry to repott thet Mr. Dan McCormick, Culross, ie vet y low at 'Present. We are sorry to report that Mr. Wm. IVIerkley, who is very ill, is not improving as his friends would wish. Earl, the youngest son of Mr. Theo. Hall of Pasadena, Cal„ is now training in Uncle Sam's Army at Washington. St Andrew's Circle of the Presbyterian Church, purpose holding a Scotch Social on the eveaina of Monday, Dec. 3rd, Christmas Cards of Very dainty design, your name and greeting neatly printed thereon, See our samples at Tem AP - The Salvation Army Annual Christmas Tree and entertainment will be held on Friday night, Dec. 21st, at 8 p.m. Keep the date open. We are pleased Le learn that Pte. Har- old Hinseliffe whose memory had left him after he was gassed, is coming around and will soon be himself again. Mr. George Spotton spent a few days in Stratford, this week, where his new school "The Canada Business College" has had a most successful opening. Mr. Herman Nethery, Brussels, and leaiss Margaret Gillies, Lucknow, are among the new students who enrolled at the Spotton Business College during the week. Miss Helen Parniss and Mr. David Marshall of the Spotton Business College, were successful in winning the Zaner Penmanship Diploma for the month of October. Rev. W. Johnston of Ethel, will preach next &Way morning and, evening in the Methodist church A week from Sunday the new Methodist Hymn Book will be introduced. Capt. Magwood, while in town for the Mass Meeting to explain the Victory Loan called at the Spotton Business College, and gave a splendid half-hour address to the students on "Efficiency." A new creamery will be opened in the Very near future in Wingham, Benninger Bros. of Grand Valley have leased the basement of the Gurney block, and pur- pose moving to Wingham. In last week's Patriotric Notes the name of Mrs. John Falconer was credited in two places one with subscribing 81 and another 50c. We find it was Mrs. Geo, Falconer who subscribed the $1.00. The young son of Mr. Angus McKenzie was kicked in the face by a horse as he was driving a team to the barn. Dr. Redmond was called and found it necess- ary to put nine stitches in the wound. Jim, the seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McPherson of 10th con. of Kinloss, underwent a serious operation for appendicitis in the Wingham General Hospital, and we are pleased to say he is out of danger. In a letter to IvIisS Cornyn, Mrs. J. A. Shall of New Ontario, wishes to thank all those who so kindly helped with the bail of clothing, especially Mrs. Fothergill and Miss L. Rutledge, who so generously gave last year and this year. Adjutant and Mrs Kendall of Tor onto Salvation Army Revivalists. have been secured to conduct an awalsening Cam- paign in Wingham, from Dec. 8th to 24th. Services will be held in the S. A. Citadel. Full particulars in due course. Word has been received that Sergt Alf. Posliff has again been wounded. This is the third time, but his many friends trust he will soon be himself again. * Pte. T. E. Mutton of the Machine Gun Section of the 58t1t Batt. is reported wounded in the leg. Pte. Mutton is a brother of Mr II. A. Mutton, teacher of the Lower Wingham School. * * * Corp. Joseph Yuill, son of Mr. James Yuill of Goderich township, wag wounded on Oct. 28th and died to following day. Corp Yuill was in the trenches for over two years. He is a nephew of Mr. Robt. McMurray, Route 5, Brussels. *5* Lieut. j. R. Geddes, a farmer member of the 71st Batt, and a cousin of the Geddes brothers of Belgrave, died of wounds received on Oct. 26th. Lieut. Geddee was a friend of Mr. Harry Hins- cliffe when he was a tneraber of the 71st. Batt. * ss Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haines 'received a letter from Capt. Charles W, Heslley, chaplain of the 3rd Canadian Division, ha which he btates that their son, Walter, was wouhdecl in the right hand and thigh, and asked him to write to his parents tell- ing them he is alright. The chaplain goes 00 to say "If the people at hoine, saw what our men out here have to stand and the way they do it and such cheerful spirits, they would not grumble again. The boys here are simply splendid and one cannot think too much of them." aaweauseevemiamismsre MARRIED Islia•1•1•••••N Sicnvnistsoil—Rtrant—At the Wingham Methodist Parsonage, on Wednesday, Nov. 21st, by Rev. E. F. Armstrong, George Frederick Stevenson of 13rassels, to Margaret Jane Kiley of thdlett Tp,, and profitably spent, EXEN1PTIONS GRANTED In Most Cases. Farmers' Sons Give,' Chance to Continue Work. The tribunal sitting on exemptions in the town hall here are now being rushed vitt' applicants. Many farmers appeared before tribunals and the great majority of them were granted exemptions, as the nembers appeared to be convinced that the men were of more use to the nation in their habitual occupatione than they would be as soldiers. The following cases have been dealt with as follows: Reginald D. Eirlott, 20, accogntant, allowed until category D is called, George Y. Cruikshanks, Z1, -farmer, al - owed, George N. Underwood, 25, farmer, al - owed. Francis C. K. Powell, 25, farmer, allow- ed. Robert Breen, 26, farmer, allowed. Thos. H. Wallace, 23, farmer, awed. Russell A. Waller, 20, farmer, allowed. IIarold J. Walker, 21, farmer, allowed. Alexander I Campbell, 27, farmer, al- lowed. Thos. W. Walker, 30, farmer, allowed. John V. Young, 22, farmer, allowed un- til category E is called. Robt. J. Young, 21, farmer, allowed until category B is called. Roy Stonehouse, teacher, 23, allowed until category E is called. William H. McKinney, 21, farmer, al- lowed until category Bis Gordon E. Walsh, 30, farmer, allowed, William T. Bridges, 24, farmer, allowed. William A Bruce, 23, .farmer, allowed. John E. Taylor, 24, farmer, allowed, Alva C„ McDowell, 24, farmer, allowed. Norman Harris, 32, farmer, allowed. Learmonth Johnston, 22, Express Mes- senger, allowed. John Allan Campbell, 27, farmer, al- lowed. Earl M. K. Elliott, farmer, disallowed, Chas. Peter H. Lever, 20, farmer, al- lqwed until category B is called. Roy Jas McGee, 21, farmer, allowed until category B called. Jas..Victor Haines, 23, farmer, allowed. Edmund Walsh, 31, farmer, allowed. Geo. Douglas Wightman, 21, farmer, allowed. Gordon R. Holt, farmer, allowed untill category B is called. Wallace Agar, 23, farmer, allowed. Wm. Henry Murch, 26, moulder, al- lowed until category E is called. Thos Gilmour, 34, farmer, allowed. , Wilfred Gladstone Murchison,20,farmer, allowed.n Joh Andrew McKague, 21, farmer, al- lowed. Bert Ewart Holmes, 21, farmer, allow- ed. Alexander Roy Shiell, 20, farmer, al- lowed. Jas Herson Irwin, 21, fanner, allowed. Owing to lack of space we will continue this list next week. Mrs. Shaav, an old lady who lives alone on Catherine St., fell down cellar on Sun- day, and was taken to the Wingham Hos- pital suffering from shock and severe bruises. She managed to crawl to the cellar window arid call for help. On Saturday last our old friend, Mr. Robert McMurray of near Belgrave, pass- ed his 72nd milestone, and if looks count for anything he will reach the 100 mark. He has eleven cousins and nephews fight- ing for their country in the present great conflict. Salvation Army–Services will be held at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p m., Sabbath School at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. Week nights, Thurs. and Sat. at 8 p. m Young People, Mon. at 7.15 pan. Life Saving Guards, Wed. at'7.15 p m, Life Saving Scouts, Tues at 7.15 Am THE ADVANCE has some of the very latest designs in business and commercial letterheads, envelopes, statements, dodg- ers and folders. Our type faces and workmanship are of the very best, and our prices are reaSonable while the quality unsurpassed. Richard H. Lloyd of Wingham, an aviatorw ho had his thigh thattered by a Hun explosive bullet, and will probably be more or less of a cripple for life, has subscribed for 8100 of Victory War Bonds. That is one way of getting back at the Hun.–Goderiell Star. You know of course that every indus- try of any importance has a paper of its own, one to which it gives its united sup- port, Those interested do this that the paper may live and continue to be useful to them by aggressively advocating their interests You have a paper that for Over twenty-eix years has been looking after the interests of the farmer. I-Iave you given it your support? If not, so that you subscribe for The Weekly Sun, Tor- onto, the farmers bugness paper. From let January, 1910, it will cost you only One Dollar, but you will find the dollar well ANNUAL MEETING Of the Directors of the Wingham Gen- eral Hospital–Election of Officers The Annual meeting of the officers and directors of the Wingham General Hos- pital was held in the town hall on Thurs- day evening last The financial state- ment for the fiscal year wee presented as follows: RECEIPTS –MATNTENANCt Balance on hand, Oct. 1, 1916...$ 210 79 Government grant 455 90 Town grant 200 00 County grant 483 12 Received from patients 4102 00 Bell Telephone Co. donation ... 6 00 Ladies' Auxiliary 83 31 Other sources 16 00 $5357 15 MAINTENANCE EscrecNnatusE Butcher meat 275 47 Butter and eggs 322 21 Flour, bread and meal 154 57 Milk 145 68 Tea and coffee 47 29 Potatoes and other vegetables53 86 Groceries and other provisions362 12 Drugs and medicine 125 21 Medical and surg. appliances283 83 Spirits 15 80 Bedding, House furriishings, etc259 89 Brooms, mops, soaps, etc 65 25 Fuel 81 65 Electric light, oil 102 46 Water supply 18 52 Ice supply 20 00 Salaries and wages 1568 87 Taxes and insurance 26 80 Printing, stationary, postage., 18 75 Installation fire protection , 179 99 Contingencies 351 10 Transfer to capital account... .. 500 00 Repairs, ordinary . 138 94 Cash on hand and in bank 439 36 85557 $5 RECEIPTS (CAPITAL ACCOUNT) Surplus Oct. lst, 1916 $2081 00 Interest ' 58 73 Transfer from current account . 500 00 82639 73 EXPENDITURE (CAPITAL ACCOUNT) Paid on new addition $1000 00 Builders' Risk Insurance17 85 81617 85 Balance in Savings Batik 81021 88 'rhe following officete a ere elected for the ensuing year: Hon. Pres.—A. H. Musgrove, M.L A. Pres. --J. A. MacLean. Secretary—R. Vanstone, Treasurer—Dr, A. Irwin, Directors—Dr, Redmond, Dr. Xennerly, 3. A. Mil1, T. C, King, 11.13. Elliott and C. P. *I .1 11 e ?eel:ate. , .1 • N. t t.;6 t 1 . I JUST ARRIVED Xmas Booklets We have added to our stock a complete line of Nigh Class Christ- mas Greeting Caeds and Bool(kts, 'Ms and Upwards Now is the time to send your sgreetings to the friends overseas, etc7 Hot Point Electric 600ds IRON, TOASTERS, GRILLS, HEATERS, PUCOLATORS HOT PADS Operate from any lamp socket. Finished in Highly Polished Nickel. J. W. McKibbon DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Phone 53 C. P. R. Tickets 41' 1.• WE ARE: HIR E TO SERVE YOU Smart Walkine Boots A very smart Walking Boot, uppers of calf skin, Goodyear welt Sole and Military heel, medium toe VVe have the same style in Maghogany Calf and Black Kid $6,50 to $9.00 I See these if you want a Good Walking Shoe. W. J. Greer Boots and Shoes 11019199MXIINONUMNO IGraduate of0anadianEmbalmers Association We carry a large and Stet. Iclass stook of FUNERAL REQUISITES A large stock of everything found in a modern furniturestore Store Phone 61 Residence 166 1•••••.••••••••1. 1.1111MMINIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIMININID R. A, CURRIE 1111111111111111M11111111M1111111111 en 11111111111111111111M11111.4111111111111111111111111111111111.1 ICH, RISTIE'S i PHONE 59 1== I I Xmas Shopping Why Not Begin NOW? IWith a very few exceptions Yot! can get nearly everything you'll want for Xmas, right now. • In some respects you'll be ahead and also saved front last moment Rush Iand Worry. What about Table Supplies? As tve keep ourtelves posted in old and new stocks and the possiw I bilities of being obtained it will pay you to drop in and see us. QUALITY FIRST Quality is first at all times. You will find it to your advantage to give this your careful consideration i when purchasing eatables. , gut i IMO IIIIIIIIIIIIINIO