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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1917-12-06, Page 1AK- Thr atingbant Attante single Copies - f tree Cent W1N(MAM, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6th 1917 Subscriptiong: $11.50 per year. Hear Rev. A. Logan Geggie of Toronto, and Hon. W. D. McPherson, Provincial Secretary, in the Wingham Town Hall on Thursday night, December 6th. UNION ORGANIZATION Officers Elected and Committee Rooms Opened An organization meeting of those in Wingham favorable to Union Government was held in the town hall on Monday evening and the following officers were elected; President -J. A. Morton. Secretary A. G. Smith, Executive Committee Messrs. J A Morton, W. D. Pringle, W. J. Haines, J M Graham, H. B. Elliott, H. J. Thomp- son, Dr Redmond, J F. Groves, W. J Greer and A G Smith. The store formerly occupied by Mr. 0. V Hayden has been opened up as com- mittee rooms, and friends of the Union Government will be welcomed there at , any time Mr. Peter Campbell, a life-long Liberal, came to the town hall direct from the late train, on which he had come from Winni- peg to visit with relatives here for the 1 OWN COUNCIL Construction of Hydro Lines and Stations in this Diatrict Deferred Thei egular meeting of the Wingham Town Council was held in the Clerk's Office rm. Monday evening. All the councillors were present, except Coun. ;.;I)!)ti m I lis Worship, Mayor McKibbon pn...ided. The minutes of the last regu- lar meeting were read and signed by the Mayor. Moved by W. H. Gurney and S. Mitchell that Mr. 0 V. Hayden be re- funded 3 months' basiness tax Carried. Moved by Reeve Isbister and S. Mitch- ell that the report of our fire chief be ac- cepted and that waterworks- committee ..be authorized to have hydrants put in proper stale of -repair. Carried. An a,:count was read from R. A. Currie for $5 for burying unknown child found in the river and on motion of Coun. L. Binkley and A. Tipling the account will be paid if it is found that the town is • • sble for same The finance committee's report was read id on motion of Councillor Binkley and ipling was adopted. Moved by Mayor McKibbon and A. othergill that the Street committee be ithorized to proceed with fixing the loyd drain through Mr. Barber's prem-. es if a satisfactory tile can be obtained. Carried, Moved by Coun. Tipling and Mitchell tat any property owner may petition for in extension of a main past their prop- ty if they have not already petitioned r the service on the extension of some .her main. -Carried. On motion of W. H. Gurney and Reeve -bister the next meeting of the Council ill be held at 9 o'clock on the morning f December 15th 13y -law 700 1917 a by-law to provide r the election of municipal Councillors id members of the Public School Board f the Town of Wingham for the year 1918 as read three times and passed on lotion of Reeve Isbister and Conn. Tip- vinter, to see 11 ne IN:lb till-ltIVO. Lu iere. He was indeed very much disap- sainted when he found his name was not m the list. He is another Liberal who .is )ig enough and honest enough to Pitt tway party differences in order that his ieloved Canada may retain her honored lame and remain in the fight ° for world- wide liberty, a: 'I F al L - u ti ei f( 0 I, m o f‘ a o e n li c e s s t s t t I x 1 1 z 1 , 1 i s...... _ EXEMIY1ION arcisioNs Wesley Brandel, operator, allowed till March 1st. William E. Murphy, mail clerk, till :ategory C is called. George J. Kargus, moulder, disallowed. Wilfred McKague, farmer Class E. John S. Dobie, agent, class C. Tames R Baird, till Jany 2nd. appealed W. 0. Simpson, farmer, allowed. Otto J Eaton, farmer, disallowed Joseph Ross, farmer, allowed. Alex Harvey and Gordon M. Young appealed their cases. John T Gibbons, disallowed Roy Cruikshank, notice of appeal William C Austin, labourer, disallowed Arnold J Baine, notice of appeal Wilfred Pocock, far mer, disallowed Wm A Currie, farmer, allowed Thos P C Foran, farmer, disallowed Marshall R Stonehouse, farmer, disal- lowed John A Morriion, farmer, disallowed Dan A Morrison, farmer allowed 411.11111•011,•••••••••••1111001.1101. fib d Leg Broken Major Herb Campbell was unfortunate in having his leg broken at Witley Camp, England, last week. - - - • - -;'--.4-7,F,a. - 7-tlesas" • r. N .)•.- s.,- ..s, ..• IA pleasing CHRISTMAS GIFT To father or mother would be apair of glasses Satisfaction Guaranteed —AT— IIGKIBBOA'S DRUG STORE no WE ARE.- HERE TO EERVC*450:41:-e *., EVERYBODY'S COLUMN CIIELERY–At the Market Grocery 25 cents per dozen, delivered 30 cents. R. A. GRAHAM rOMFORTABLO-Six roomed house for ealo. , w Price $050.00 - Wm. GANNET'P FOR SALE -A good frame hou o and I hrce lots, 1 buggy, 2 cutters, 2 80t, single bornces 1 sidebaard, and 1 extension table. Appiy to 1 )AvID DA11E,LT0N F LEm Olt SA -One Durhaheifer ca.tf and tour a small pigs. ApOly to J. II. FINLEY of FOR SALE -A 2 storey brick house with double parlor, dining -room, 1 bed -r OMR, batt•rOOM complete, 2 kitchens., 'curio iights, new forum-, cement cellar and almost 2.5 an aore with fruit trees. This property is 4,01 situated about tho centre of the town and jwit. one street off main street, and will be sold cheap. For partieula.s Hoe • J. G. STEwART, Agent, Office in Town Hall, Wingham, Ont. • FSALE -4 cylinder puipers, 1 Ms° Harrow a and fore carriage, two 21 walking plows, two twin plows, ono set 4 section Iron Harrows, one 500 lb., Cream Separator. one Bain 'aeon coMpleto all new at old prices oleo 1 21 toot ladder end 1 washing machine half price We sell repairs, and overhatil cream sonar. store, all Male. T. It BENNETT. --- VOR SALE -Good practice piano .for sale J: cheap. Good reasons for selling, Apply at Tan ADVANCE Hortbz mit SALE-APply to the WisonAU SALT Wonlifs 21 JUNK PEDLAR-ITar ry Wordsman has o own from to owfrom 1 oronto and will pay cash for all kinds of rubb re. rags, horsehair, iron, Wool, chickens old hens, etc" at. his resi. dance on the gravel near the 13 line. Phone 000. Mr. Wordsman is a Russian. tOST–A hound, black and tan, which will AA 'armor to the name of Dobbin. Row ird offered. Apply to Tan ADvAxek; TOST-13easlo hound, Od Nev. 301h. Black 1.1 and *white with tan colored ears and head. Lost between 2nd and 3rd eon, Morris Town- ship, 2 utiles from Whighain gravel road. Owner will be greatly pleased to receive word Of his whereabouts. FRANCIS DUNCAN Phone 126 13rasSels R. R. J ' 160IMT) yon like Star $z daily at home knit la ting war soxon Auto Knitters! Export. Ciao uneeessary. Send 3c stamp. .A.BTO Klimr.n, Co, Dept. 411 0 College Se, Toronto ENTED-WOman to do washing every week for family of four. Inquire at this etas of rho In. NOTICE TheAartekt. Meeting of the Sharehold,rit Mid Patrons of th* Innovate Chew and But- ted* Coo pany, Limited, will be held in 1113 Forestat is Ha 1. 131tievale, on Thnr-day, Doc. 2M.h, 1917, ot L30 o'cloox O. in, for the election of a Board Of Directors and ilio tranqao ion API other btisindss ili*c. may come 113toro Inset -tog. Mr. rank Hearne,. Chief Dray strztator %Oil be Wont to siva an Mariam 141 $1.r0 101tOd to Attend. vy Order. X. PAM 040, ng. A letter was read from F. F. Gaby, lief engineer of the Hydro Electric Pow - r Commialon of Ontario, in which he tated that due to abnormal financial con- itions, and the difficulties encountered in ecuring labor and material, and the ex- remely high cost of both, that the con- truction of lines and stations in our dis- rict _must be deferred until a more oppor- une time. . C. T. U. Notes The WC T U will hold their regular eeting on Thursday, Dec. 13th at the ome of Mrs T T Field Will all mem- ers make a special effort to be present, lso a cordial welcome is given to all nterested. Unique Record Mrs. Moke and her mother Mrs. Hoff! nan, visited with Mrs. Moke's grand- nother, Mrs. Baker, in Belmore last week Irs Baker, is 109 years old and her 88 'ear old child was a welcome visitor. It s few women eighty eight years of age vho can visit their motheyeelistowel tandard. atriotic Notes The Society acknowledges with thanks he following donations; -Mrs Forsythe. pair socks, Mrs Stewart McGee, 1 pair cagier pillows, Miss Rutledge $6.00 for risoners of War Fund Other eontribu- -ions to this fund will be gratefully re- eived We are asking for donations of pillows. illow cases, dressings and anything that vill give comfort to soldiers in the hospit- ls or in the trenches. Will more ladies 'olunteer to knit and sew. The war is not V011 yet. Card Of Thanks I sincerely thank the many friends who have visited my bedside during my illness. Mr. Dan McCormick. Culross. Mrs, M. Coutts wishes to express her heartiest thanks to the many friends for extreme kindness in the time of her sad bereavement. "......} i•••••••••,,,,,, ..................,.........,.................,,,......, C L• .............,.......,,:..................., ,...,....,........... See the Picture I louse announcement on page 5 of this issue, Christmas Greeting Cards in big values at McKibbon's Drug Store, Canadian Order of Foresters has sub- scribed $1,600,000 worth of Victory Bonds, Electtic Toasters, Irons, etc., make a suitable Christmas gift. They are sold at McKibbon's Drug Store Class meeting will be held in the School room of the Methodist Church on Sunday morning at 9 45 All welcome A bright newsy budget of Blyth corres- pondence arrived too late for publication this week, for which we are sorry. Cottage Prayer Meeting will be held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Harry Hins- cliffe on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Victory Loan subscriptions will total $400,000,000 and the number of subscrib- ers will number approximately 500,000. St. Paul's church S. S. Christmas tree and entertainment will be held in the Mills Memorial hall on Friday, Dec 21st, ?Local 'Items Mr. and Mrs. D a McDonald and family desire to express their thanks to their many friends for kindness and sym- pathy extended to them in their sad bereavement Woman Citizen's League The first regular meeting of the .WO - man Citizen's League was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening, with the President, Miss M. I. Whyte in the ehaii•, It was decided that the annual fce be 50 tents, mid that the League affilis ate with the Ontario Woman Citizens' A :sax' ation. The Ptesident outlined the purpose of the League As non partisan at well as educational, it aims to give =Misers a chan,,e to hear all sides of any question and to give opportunity for free discus- sion, The President explaited the Meth od of voting and use of the ballot. The question of the attitude to be adopted by the League towards Union Government was discussed, and on motion of Mrs. C G Vanstone and Mrs, 3 A. Morton, i wae decided that the League declare itsel in favor of 'Union Government. Com Patriotic Concert and Box Social will be held in Zetland School on Wednesday, Dec. 19th. Admittance for gentlemen 15 cents, On Saturday afternoon Wingham's main street resembled Yonge St., Toron- to. The merchants report a good clay's business. Driver S. Hinscliffe brother of Harry Hinscliffe, has arrived home to London from the front where he spent the past two years. Mr W j. Armour wishes to state to the public, in the future the ice business will be controlled by J. A. McLean, he hav- ing purchased same. A Patriotic Social will be held in S. S. No 7, East Wawanosh on Friday, Dec 7. Programme commences at 8 o'clock. Ad- mission 25 and 15 cents. Christmas Tree and Entertainment will be held in Eadie's church on the evening of Dec 21st at 8 o'clock Admission 10 and 15 cents. Everybody welcorne. Quarter -master Sergt John Allen, son of Mr and Mrs. R Allen, has returned from France to England where he is un- dergoing treatment for an infected thumb. Mr. J. M Godfrey, a leading Liberal of Toronto, will speak in the Forester's Hall, Belgrave, on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 12th at 2 p m. His talk will be in the interests of Union Government, Mr J. G. Stewart thinks the girls and women would make by far the best sol- diers, for 54 girls bought Victory Loans, 37 women, and only 44 men and 10 boys. His total subscriptions amounted to $51,600. • Here Rev. A. Logan Geggie, pastor. of Dunn Ave Presbyterian church, Toronto, and Hon. W D. McPherson Provincial Treasurer, speak on behalf of the Union Government in the Town Hall on Thurs- day evening, Dec. 6th The suit of clothes which was thrown from the top of the McDonald block created.a good deal of excitement about 2.30 o'clock on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Frank McCallum of Belgrave was the lucky man who secured the clothes. An entertainment will be held in S. S. No 9, Currie's School, East Wawanosh, on Friday evening, Dec. 14th. Dialogues, recitation, music, etc. Proceeds in aid of the Motor Ambulance Fund Lunch will be served. Admission 25c and 10c. Word was received at Fordwich last week of the death in a Western Hospital of Sarah Young, relict of the late Thos. Gibson, who for about 35 years represent- ed East Huron in the local Legislature. The deceased was born in Lakelet where she resided until her marriage to Mr. Gib- son She lived at Fordwich until the death of her husband, when she and an only daughter went to Saskatchewan. An exciting runaway took place on Sat- urday when R. H. Saint's team suddenly took fright and made a dash down Jos- ephine street, The dray was loaded and Joe, the young sort of Mr. Saint, was driv- ing and, although thrown from the dray, retained hold on his reins and Was dragged a considerable distance before assistance cOuld be given The dray was slightly wrecked and the load had to be transfer- red. The day of the 25 cent show has appar- ently passed away forever -gone to the limbo of the 25 -cent hotel dinner and the ten -cents -a -dozen eggs. Never again will Harry Lindley or Jimmy Rowell camp out for i° week and play "East Lynne, "Lady Audley's Secret," "Uncle John," etc., at 15 and 25 cents. Uncle Tom's Cabin has likely been torn down, and the Canada Temperance Act has put Ten Nights in a Bar -Room out of date The earth done move along as Uncle Rastus Says, reittese were appointed for each ward to tad in Ita)Idilp,' after the women voters. See& al ladies will be in the Council Cham- ber on Thursday everting to look after the children of any W011101/ voters who v..ish to attend the Meeting in, t; U, BORN McCastafors-In Winsiipeg, NOV. 28th, to Mr. and Mrs, L N. McCatinnon, a son, (Malcolm Leslie.) DictsatArt-In Drayton, on Tuesday, Dec. 4th, to Mr. and Mrs, Chas. F, Dicknian, a son. DIED DlortWrior -In Drayton, on Dee, 401, Charles Elmer infant sort of Mr and Mrs. C. V. Dick- ViVal rneetingl held on Sundays at 11 a.m. 1 man of Wingliarn. ! 3 p tn., 7 p.rn., and cvery evening at 745 "1.16 budn arth and bloomod titp in. A heady invitr.tion extended to all. dOd oe', Heaven1 ' Saints or Sinnal ers, aro uli.oine, . .1 Tuesday, Dickman, NEWS FROM ENGLAND --- Interesting Letter from Wingham Young Man Mrs j W. McKibbon received the following interesting letter from her brother, Allan, which we think is well worthy of publication. Risboro 13ks, Nov 11, 1017 My dearest sister:. - Sunday eve, and just one year ago to- day your only brother landed at Liverpool and it seems like two months instead of 365 days, If the war lasts another four years the time will soon slide by, yet its a desperate long time to look forward to but here's hoping that ere that length of time has faded away, I'll be a graduate druggist with a Phm 13. very prominently attached to yours truly. Sgt. Beckitt and I were for the grandest long walk this afternoon, we were to the highest point overlooking the channel in. this vicinity and you have no idea the picturesqueness of the view, hundreds of feet above the sea level one looks down upon the rolling sea which seems to ring with madness as each huge wave breaks into a million particles, while the shrimp fishers wade into the water waist deep with their 4 feet by 10 feet nets controlled by a long iron rod, and carry on their work Then some 40 or 50 feet from the water we see the promenade where hun- dreds of people, all classes are enjoying the fresh salt breeze, everybody happy, while the pleasant hum of an air -machine high overhead greets your ears, that is the familiar noise which attracts the at- tention of all, eyes are cast upwards, one cannot help but long for the life, unless there is absolutely no fighting spirit left, and that exists in very, very, few in this country. The old saying, look after your- self and don't worry about the other fellow, does not always hold good, where would we be if that motto were followed, we would not be the British subjects we are to -day. I say "look after yourself," and "do as much as possible for the other fellow too," if it does not gain you any- thing, you have nothing to lose. Leaving that question alone we next come tope Martello Towers which are usually situated at the highest or most convenient point on the edge of the cliff' they were used in olden times as watch towers and fighting bases for attacks from the Romans in the early days, they are quite a good size and very substantial, the strength and workmanship is what strikes you first The walls are so thick that one would sure say, "well that build- ing is sure bomb proof." A kind of moat surrounds this one particular Martell° Tower I am talking about which is con- nected with the surrounding land by a sort of drawbridge, it is a most quaint and exact copy of what you have read about in history yet to witness same with your own eyes is much more interesting We took a snap of Harvey Willis' grave today and if they turn out all 0. K. as I hope they do will forward some. Well my dear I have to go over to the Y and purchase some stamps and etc. So will say good -night. Your loving brother Allan. SALVATION ARMY REVIVAL ADJT. 11. C KENDALL An old-time Revival Campaign will be held in the Salvation Army Citadel from Saturday, Dec 8th, to Thursday, Dec. 20th. Adjutant and Mrs. H C. Kendall of Toronto, Territorial Revivalists, will be conducting the Campaign. These Evangelists are worthy of the highest - MRS II C KENDAtt - - commendation, and the people of Wing- harn will be favored by their woilt. Re- . .........___...„,.................,............,.........1 .c Pereonais Mr W. 1). Varey is visiting in Toronto. Miss Stanley of Ripley, was a visitor at Mrs Adams' last week. Miss Annie Geddes of Blyth, spent the week -end with Mrs. Adams. Reeve Isbister is attending the County Council in Goderich, this week. Mrs. Stone has returned from the West. She is accompanied by her daughter. Mr and Mrs Pattison of Port Elgin, spent the week -end with relatives in town. Mrs. Herb Marshall and daughter of Hamilton spent a few days with friends here this week. Mr James Golley is attending the Fat Stock Show in Guelph, and visiting with relatives in Hamilton. Mr. Peter Campbell of Winnipeg, is visiting at the home of his brother, Mr. Alex, Campbell, Carling Terrace. Among those who took in the Winter Fair at Guelph: were Messrs Fred Hardy, Robt, Vint, Thos, Fells, W. McCoy and Frank Angus Mrs. Robert Little of London, and Mrs. John Cloakey of Winghatn attended the Wellwood-Falconer wedding in East Wawanosh last week. Mr. W. J. Armour left Tuesday morn- ing for Vancouver, B. C., and will return 1st of March for business. Will be ac- companied by Mrs Annour and son, Frank, from Calgary to the coast. THE DEATH ROLL LILLIAN JEAN COUTTS Sympathy is extended to Mrs M. Coutts who was bereaved of her little seven-year-old daughter, Lillian Jean. The little girl suffered a severe attack of appendicitis a couple of weeks ago. The funeral was held from her grandmother's residence, Scott Street, to Wingham cern- etery on Sunday afternoon. WILLIAM MERICLEY On Wednesday, Nov. 28, William NIerkley was called to his reward at the advanced age of 08 years and 9 months. Deceased was born in Leeds county, he often told of having built the first house where the town of Shelborne now stands About forty-nine years ago he moved to Turnberry, and settled on lot A. con. C. where he lived until fourteen years ago when he came to Wingham to reside. His wife predeceased him five years ago. He is survived by seven sons and five daughters viz: Martin of London, Mrs. Rodehaver, Spokane, Wash.; Mrs. R Dinsley, Wingham; Mrs. W. Attridge, Rapid City, Man.; Corp. W. G. Merkley, now in England; Henry on the homestead in Turnberry; Ezra, Wingham, James, Belmore; Mrs Geo Simmons, Bluevale; Mrs Runstedler, Wingham: and John, of Toronto. Deceased was a member of the Methodist Church and the funeral which was held from the residence of his daugh- ter, Mrs R. A Dinsley on Friday after- noon to Wingham cemetery was conduct- ed by Rev E. F. Armstrong, JOHN ABRAHAM Another of the old residents of Turn - berry passed away on Sunday last in the person of Mr. John Abraham. Deceased was born in Ireland seventy eight years ago and was highly esteemed by all who knew him for his sterling qualities He came to Canada at the age of fourteen and after living for a short tine at Bowmanville and Milverton moved to the farm on which he has ever since resided, in the year 1870. He is survived by his wife four sons and two daughters, viz : Mrs Jacob Willits of Howick, Mrs. Edgar Higgins, of Turnberry; W. J., Huntsville; Sergt G. W., now in France: Sergt J R., in Toronto and Thomas I -I at home, also one sister, Mrs. D. Stewart of Turn - berry. Rev Mr. Stride, pastor of the Metho- dist church conducted the funeral services at the house and grave on Wednesday afternoon Interment took place in Wroxeter cemetery. --- JAMES MuLvEY ° On Thursday last a highly respected resident of Wingliatn passed to his reward in the person of James Mulvey. He was born in Ireland and immigrated to Can- ada sixty-five years ago. In the year 1858 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Matheson who survives him. Their union was blessed with a family of twelve child- ren; one daughter, Ella, died nine year* ago. The remaining members are Wm. IL, of Chicago; Dr James in Prance, Stewart of Washington; John on the homestead; Mrs. Bain, in Montana: Mrs Larson, Minnesota; Mrs. Gray, StPaul; Mrs. Hall, Belmore; Misses Sadie and Laura of Winnipeg and Miss Emma at home. Deceased was a member of the L 0. L. and the A O. U W He ser ved on the councils of Wallace and Turnberry at different periods and was always known for his honest dealings The funeral was held on Sunday after- noon to the Wingham cemetery and was conducted by his pastor, Rev, E. F. Armstrong WouGded in The Chest Word was received here that Pte Rut - sol rixter has been wounded in the ciliest Pte. Fixter is a son of Mr. and Mrs Harry Fixter, Wingham and his wife •re. tilde; in Drantford. OPENING AT HOSPITAL New Whig Now Completed. Nurses Graduate A large number of citizens of Wingham, and vicinity visited the Wingham General Hospital on Thursday afternoon and even- ing, it being the opening of the new wing, which has just been completed and thi: graduating of nurses. The General Hos- pital is one which Wingham can well be proud of and the new wing which has just been completed makes it one of the largest and best outside any city., Eleven years ago the property was pur- chased from Mr. A, W. Webster by a number of business men and the local doctors. The house is situated in an ex- cellent part of the town and the directors have from time to time remodelled, and as we have already stated, it is now one of the most modern hospital § in Western Ontario. The hospital can accomodate twenty-five patients. The top floor is the public ward and the second floor is semi- private. In th : a .r.v wing are two isolation rooms and six dormitories, also the nurses' parlor and apartments The workman who erected and worked on the new wing furnished a very corn- fortable room. Mrs. R. Clegg furnished and equipped a cosy room in memory of her husband, the late Richard Clegg, who, from the tirne of the epening of the hosp- ital until the time of his death was presi- dent of the institution. The room is decorated in mauve and white, the hang- ings of mauve chintz, and the couch, wing chair and screen are covered with the same material. The bed and wash stand are of white enamel with glass knobs and the linen is all hand embroidered "R. C." Another room that was much admired was the nursery which is on the ground floor and was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Walker. Three tiny cots with tiny bath tub and suitable linens are very tastily arranged in it. The Wingham Citizens Band very gen- erously renderded several selections on Thursday evening. The short program which took place in the spacious dining room was opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Dingman. Mr. J. A. McLean, the president, occupied the chair, and gave an interesting talk in which he feelingly referred to the late president, Mr. Rich- ard Clegg. Other numbers on the program were solos by Mrs. Dingman, Mrs. Reg. S. Williams and Mr. Weir Elliott. pr. Redmond in a neat address explained the work of the hospital from its opening. Rev E. F. Armstrong gave the nurses the Flor ence Nightingale pledge and obligation and Dr. Kennedy present- ed the medals while Dr Stewart presented the diplomas to the newly graduated nurses, Miss Jennette Cottle daughter of Mr. and Mrs Geo Cottle of Whitechurch, and Miss Irene Gould of Clinton, Friends who visited the hospital donat- ed the sum of $275. and tickets were sold for a clocic and a shawl, the latter brought $50. The shawl was donated by Mrs. W. R. Dyer. and Miss Ethel King held the lucky ticket. The clock went to IVIrs Dyer but she kindly donated it to the nurses parlor in the hospital. Miss Matthews wishes to state that anyone wishing to be shown through the hospital will be welcome any afternoon. The Reverend A Carlisle B A. rector of All Saints' Windsor, who will lecture in the Town Hall, on Thursday evening, Dec. 13th on "Some Impressions of the Front" was one of those who went over- seas early in the war He left Canada as chaplain to the 18th Battalion and cross- ed to France as Brigade Chaplain to the 5th Brigade, where he spent eleven months in the trenches. He is a keen observer and had abundant opportunity to see all sides of life in the trenches. As a lecturer he has a wonderful command of beautiful English while his keen sense of humor enables him to pertray not only the more serious but also the happier, sunnier side of the life our boys are leading. Since his return he has been much in demand as a lecturer for Patriotic purposes having spoken several times in Toronto, as well as in Guelph, London, and ma,ny other Western Ontario towns and cities. It is a great treat for the citizens of Winghain to have this talented speaker visit us and everyone should endeavour to hear him. Reserve the date, Thursday evening, December 13th in the Town Hall, awe to Texas Cadets Chesley McLean and Thomas Artnstrong of the Royal Flying Corps left Toronto on Saturday for Texas, where they will continue their training in flying. Bought Victory Loan The pupils and teachers of the Wing. hant High School have subscribed fOr a s100. Victory Loan. The money upon its maturity will be used to buy a tablet in memoriatn of the boys of the school who have fallen in this great war and the in- terest will be used to buy prizes for the successful pupils in contests. A Wonderful Newspaper The Family Herald and Weekly Star, of Montreal, is a most unique paper and very popular in every home in Canada, It is surprising what great value to the reale is contained in .every issue. Few homes art without it, and they are the losers in not having it The subscription list is a $1.25 a year, arid includes a colored war map of the fighting area in Europe, It is a splendid map and of great assistance to understand the war. We understand the map offer is thottl7 to be viithdrawn. The year's subscription and war map ate oer4 tainly.big value at $1,23. •It '11'1 ri +444,4ei- Cbrietmaz Zuggestions IVORY GOOVS Toilet Cases, Manicure Articles, Jewel Cases, Pin Cushions, Puff Boxes, etc. 35c to $13.00 EzioAry GOODS Toilet Cases, Manicure Articles, Hair Brushes, Mirrors, etc, 25c to $12.00. CIGARS In boxes of 10, 25 or 50 cigars - Alt the best makes. 50c to $5. STA TIOIVERY This is high quality and put up in dainty boxes 25c to $3. KO DA XS And Brownie Caineras, $1.74 to $22.50, PERFUMES In tasty boxes and delicate odors. 25c to $5. Sp'JYWRIES Fountain Pens, Pipes, Purses, Razors, Travelling Cases, Thermos, etc. HOT POIJYT ELEC raj - CAL APPLIANCES Irons, Toasters, Heaters, Pucoia.- , tors, etc. Most of our goods are at pre war prices. It will pay you to inspect our stock before buying. a. ua. ,fficitibbott PbOlIC 53 1Druggist an Optician ,NE ARE HERE TO SERVE, you C. P. 1R4 SKATING CLUB ORGANIZED A meeting was held on Wednesday evening, Nov. 28th, at the home of Mr. R. Blomfield and the Huron Skating Club was organized for the season 1917-18, the following officers being elected: Honorary Pres. -Mr. J. Cunningham, President -Mrs. R. 13lomfield. Secretary -Miss S. B. Davidson. Treasurer -Miss M. McLean. Executive Committtee - Mrs. John Hanna, Miss Nora Smith, R. S. Williams, R. D. Blomfield, Dr. Deans, J. Madigan. The Club has secured a rink from The Western Foundry Co. Ltd This rink has the largest covered ice surface in Western Ontario. There will be skating one night each week with full band in at- tendance. The object of the club is not a money- making proposition, as any surplus funds will be donated to the Wingham General Hospital. Those interested in skating and wishing to join can secure full information from any of the officers. GRATEFULLY RECEIVED Secretary British Red Cross, Wingham, Ont, Dear Sir: We are in receipt of your favour of the 23rd ulthno, with the enclosed contribu- tion of Five Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars for the British Red Cross, which has already been acknowledged by the Provincial Treasurer. On behalf of His Honour the Lieuten- ant -Governor, the Organization of Re- sources Committee, which is in charge of this campaign for Ontario, and the British Red Cross, I desire to thank you, the members of your Town Council, the teachers and pupils of your schools, the members of your Women's Organizations. your Red Cross Workers, and all who con- tributed to this fund. for the spontaneous and generouse response which you have tnade to this appeal. You have helped to make Ontario's con- tribution this year more splendid than ever before, and you may have the con- sciousness that the gratitude of our brave men overseas is going out continually to to you and to all those who are helping to make the work of the British Red Cross possible.. Yours faithfully, ALBERT 11. Aanopro Secretary. Women Institute The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Institute was held in the Coun- cil Chamber on Thursday, Nov. 29th. About seventy ladies were in attendance. A shower of handkerchiefs and chocolate bars had been ask for. Also a committee was appointed to secure material and to make shortbread Eight hundred and forty pieces of short bread, two hundred and fifty chocolate bars and one hundred. and twenty five handkerchiefs was the result, which has been parcelled and sent with a pair of socks each t.) one hundred and twenty four soldiers. We took in one hundred and fifty pairs of socks for the month. A special collection was taken for an in- valid friend which amounted to $10.50 five dollars was handed to a committee for cheer in the poor ward at the nospital, $2 to be given to Mrs. Garniss for XMAS aheer. an Pmas treat to two invalids, We acknowledge with thanks the fol- lowing donations. A grant of one hun- dred from the Town Council seventy-five dollars from Turnberry council o pur. chase yarn, two dollars frorn a friend, one dollar from MiS5 B. Graham and ninety bare of chocolate from the :Knitting Club I'm can be procured for Imitting at 1\1, ehrksk m a s Look as much as you like you'll find nothing better for a CHRISTMAS GIFT than a selection from our many lines of CHRISTMAS FOOTWEAR There are so many things that any man, wo- man, boy or girl can use that would make such a sensible Gift. There are Shoes for all purposes, STREET Or DRESS WEAR. Then there's our, line of pers where we show House Slippers in every wanted style. W. J. Greer Boots and Shoes Ilk111111311111010 1 IGraduate ofeanadianEmbalmers Association lWe carry a large and fina- class stock of FUNERAL REQUMITES A large stock of everythlnil found in a modern furniturestore Store Phone 51. Residence 165 11111111111111111111111111 111111111MIIMIIIII R. A. CURRIE 1111111111111111111111111111 WNW 111111111=111111111111 INew Prunes1 1 We have just opened up three lots of new prunes, the quality of which is excellent. They are the large sizes, being both fat and juicy. Fruit, Cherry and Sultana Cake As frith is high in price and quality sometimes uncertain .-why not purchase your Christmas Cake. You'll save both fuel and worry. These cakes are make of the very best ingredients and have the real rich cake flavor. No bad aftertaste. 14 StrollersWaters are Om wint. mut tielp v;114 thM o Varf 14 40 cents psis . Amin tin* of a tomtit1 . 0.10111111.1 get 1011011011110