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The Wingham Advance, 1917-12-13, Page 1mingle Copies - hree cent - Let all Electors Unite to defeat the Hun and 1 URiLLiNQ EXPERIENCE WiNtitIAM, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13th 1917 Subscriptions; $1.50 per year. Salvation Army Revival Meetings The interest is growing daily in the Revival Campaign now going on in the Salvation Army Citadel. Those who have been fortunate enough to hear Ad- jutant and Mrs. Kendall, have not been in the least disappointed Straight, Red Hot, Bible Truth, has been the natal'$ of their messages. Twelve days will soon pass away, so settle it now, to attend every meeting ddring the Campaign. Meetings are held every evening at 7.45 p.m. and on Sundays at 11 a m , 3 p.m 7 p m All classes are warmly invited. Farm Workers Will be Exempted Mr. Justice Duff's first judgement ren- dered as Central Appeal Judge for Cana- da on Dec. 7th. makes it quite clear that farm workers are entitled to exemption on the grounds that production must be main- tained in order to sustain the Military power of the Allies. This judgment of the Appeal judge .is binding as law upon appeal tribunals throughout the whole country. Another judgment by Justice Duff shows that exemption is favored for men with all brothers already at the front or in ser - Vice. Opening of Huron Rink - The grand opening of the Huron Skat- ing Rink will be held Tuesday evening, December 18th. There will be a full band in attendance who will render excel lent skating music. No pains have been spared to make this new rink up-to-date in every way, having every convenience and accomodation for the skaters. The Huron Rink is one of the largest covered skating areas in Western Ontario, and can accommodate a large crowd. General ad- mission opening night 15c Membership Badges will not be honored until Thursday December 20th. Everybody come. Out- of-town skaters invited. It will only cost you $2 to procure a Membership Badge to skate at the New Huron Rink. Skat- ing: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with full band in attendance on Tuesday, open to holders of Membership Badges only. Preserve Liberty and Democracy by Voting for Bowman the Union Government Candidate in North .uron. Wingham Boys Shelled But Escape Injury The following interesting letter was written by Will Galbraith to his parents Belguim, Saturday night, Nov. 10th, 1917 Dear Dad and all; - Well Dad I had to leave off the top of this letter the other night so sent a field card. We heard we had to pull out next morning at 4 30 o turned into bed at once. Well, we are having the time of our lives now. I wish 1 could have you with us for five minutes almost any of these days and I'll bet your hair would stand on end. I will try and tell you what little I can to give you an idea of what it is like. The first night we got caught we got an awful strafing.. We pull- ed down the road with a big load on and got within 100 yards of our destination. We noticed the shells corning in all around but didn't take much stock of them as they seemed fairly well off but we soon noticed that the range was being attired, and before we could do much one landed right beside us. We dived flat on the ground to miss the flying splinters and no sooner did we get' up when we heard another coming This one hit the road and blew it in all directions about fifty feet from the lorry. There was nobody in sight and no dugouts all we could see was shell holes full of water and stacks of dead mules, Then we heard the next coming, a chap run up beside our car and instead of falling flat he just crouched the result was he got a severe wound in the thigh just above the knee. He fell over so we carried him under the back of the lorry and tied his leg. Two Red Cross chaps carne down from the dressing station and carried him back. All this time the shells were coming in faster and getting closer so seeing we couldn't turn the car there we decided to leave her to her fate, and we turned and sprinted up the road Every little piece we had to fall flat till one burst. Finally we reached a sand -bag shelter, we ducked behind it and crouched as low as we could. We barely got the re when crash one came just a little beyond it.and exploded. I heard a crack beside Frank and thought he had been hit but it had caught the edge of his steel helmet and bent it down, lucky eh what? I think the Iron Duke has horse shoes hung on him. The funny part of it was that Frank was hanging on to his helmet for dear life with both hands and this piece hit between his fingers without ever even scratching him. • Of course, got plastered with showers of mud and water but we got used to that. Just then a chap put his head out of the dugout and told us to come in We went -double quick After waiting 2e hours the fire slackened and we decided to try and get the lorry out. By this time it was black as pitch and all the light we had was the flashes of our guns. We got the car turned around and then spent half an hour rying to patch the road to get out. When we got started we didn't stop till we were halted at a dressing station to bring down a load of wounded. Well we got along slowly it was so dark we could'nt see, I was stand- ing on a fender watching for dead •mules while Frank was steering and we came near one of our big guns just as she went off. Well its a hard experience to describe both our helmets lifted up off our heads and I nearly got knocked off the side with the concussion. We eventually got home at 10.30 p.m. Next day I inspected the lorry and I found several holes tnrough the top and we picked up quite a few splinters off the floor in the inside. We were up there since and almost got caught again but luckily we turned when the fun started so I let her fly Frank was sitting up be- side me and we were coming up that old road pretty fast, when bang -and away went a chunk off one of our front steel fenders. The worst of riding on a lorry is that they make to much noise you can't hear a shell corning, and it does not give a fellow much chance to protect himself, Well, Mother, your fudge came circus h that, and after we got back a ways we stopped and dug out a chunk to quiet our nerves: Those cakes you sent were excel- lent and we sure back up the cook that made them We were in a little earlier to -day so decided to make the most of the evening by writing. It is raining out and mud le everywhere; it is not mud -slime is a better word. All the people run when they see a lorry coming so they won't get splashed with the mud Well, I think I will close for this time as Frank wants me to leave some news for him next Wednesday. We are both feeling fine as usual. Wbiakey in Cold Storoge For the information of persons interest- ed we are asked to announce on the auth- ority'of the Huron County Temperance Association that the 12 barrels of liquor seized over a year ago in a house in Sea - forth, is still in the Cold Storage Plant, of Inspector Torrance in Clinton There have been rumors around that the liquor was returned to Seaforth but this is not Correct. ' The case has been appealed to several courts but the Judges have held that there was no appeal from the Police Mag- "• karate's decision and the appeals were in each case dismissed with costs. As a last resource the defendant has through the solicitors, asked the Hon. C. J• Doherty, Minister of Justice at Ottawa, to deal with the case, but as yet the mini- ster has not given his decision If it is true that whiskey improves with age, the original value' of $750 would be increased to such an extent that the Gov- ernment might be induced to allow it to be sold to the Toronto Vendor or used in -the Manufacture of Munitions, rather AVM destroy it, as it is usually done tinder such circumstances. ti . y1 -ho res FAVORITE O r ANADA'5 FAVORI YE IdRkJG $TU12ES r 1A pleasing CHRISTMAS GIFT To 'father or mother would be apair of glasses Satisfaction Guaranteed 1 ---AT— — ErgIBBON'S DRUG STORE= EVERYBODY'S COLUMN F. local 'items "Shall we "flunk" like Russia." Read about it on page 4. The proceeds from the Bazaar on Tues- day amounted to $190 00. Christmas Greeting Cards in big values at McKibbon's Drug Store The job work which is turned out of THE ADVANCE office is equal to ally and unsurpassed by none. Word has been received that Gunner H J. Fleuty. of the 70th Battery has ar- rived safely in England. Electric Toasters, Irons, etc., make a suitable Christmas gift. They are sold at McKibbon's Drug Store. Word was received that 654554 Wesley Ballantyne, infautry, previously reported seriously ill, is now reported dangerously Patriotic Concert and Box Social will be held in Zetland School on Wednesday, Dec. 19th. Admittance for gentlemen 15 cents. All accounts owing The Advance whether for job work, advertising or sub- scriptions. must be settled before January 1st, or interest will be added. Graduates from the Spotton Business ollege the last week were Miss Annie McKinnon and Miss Helen McLean. Miss McKinnon graduating with Honor/ Be sure and hear Capt. the Rev A. Carlisle's lecture under the auspices of St Paul's A. Y. P A. to -night (Thurs- day) in the Town Hall Adults 25c and children 10c. Would everyone kindly try and take out what yarn and sewing they require from the rooms on Saturday the 22nd, as the rooms will not be open again till Jan- uary the 5th. Christmas Tree and Entertainment will be held in Eadie's church on the evening of Dec 21st at 8 o'clock Admission 25 and 15 cents. Everybody welcome. Pro- ceeds for Patriotic purposes. *'Among the students who were enrolled at the Spotton Business College this week were: Mr. Fred Simmonds of Gorrie, Mr. Gordon Taylor of Goderich, Miss Violet Glahn of Kincardine„ PATRIOTIC NOTES Shipped on Dec. 7 to National Service Co , 74 shirts, 232 pair sock's, 3 caps, 1 pr gloves, 11 wristlets. .To Canadian Red Cross, 44 suits pyjamas, 1 pair pillows, 1 pair pillow covers, 4e lbs. hospital dressings. 107 pairs socks overseas for Xmas gift, also later. .137 pairs to boys in France. Systematic collections in the different wards for month of November are as follows; Ward No 1-$32.05, Ward No 2-$31.20, Ward No 3 $33.25, Ward No 4 -$38.90, Ward No 5-$4 45, Total, $139 85. A your friends a barrel foplChristmas, guar anteed all good winter kinds, $5.O2 a barrel While they last. Tfi05. I ELLS ` BARGAIN -Sia oylindor, seven passenger A Stud' baker, in A 1 shape. Thla oar has only run a little over 20u0 miles and has neva been washed. Side curtains never out of herders., 10 look at this oar you would never know it had turned a wheel. Tires in good shape, with spare. Bargain if taken at once. Apply to DOBEIE & LEI'Ann McLaughlin Agents willghare Leat of other used cars, 6 oyolinder Studs" baker in good shape, a snap. 2 Overlands at a bargain, iteo truck, make offer. PELERY—At the Market Grocery ?,5 Cents • per dozen, delivered 30 cents. R. A. GnelraM COMFOR'1'ABLa--Six roomed house for sale. Yr1Co io,oa WM. OE NNETT FOR SALE -=A goo. frame house and three lots,1 buggy, 2 nutters, 9 sot single harness . Apply to DAVID Ilam (MON VOft BALE --i Cylinder pulpots,1 niso Harrow and ford carriage, two 21 walkingplows, arrows tyro' twin plows, one set A section Iron narrows, one 600 lb. Cream Separator. one darn U egos complete all new at old prices also i J21 foot der and 1 washing machine half price ecru allreepairs, and OVerbaul cream separ- mkkai, R, IixfixtT. - Card Of Thanks Rev. and Mrs Armstrong desire to publicly thank all their friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy ex- tended to them in their recent bereave- ment, the death of their infant son, The Services in the Methodist Chnrch next Sunday will be as follows, 11 a in. as Subject "The Fall of Jerusalem," and 7 p. m. "The Man of To•day." Union Government Committee Rooms have been opened in the store one door north of Gurney's Glove Works Every- one interested in Saving the Country and Winning -the -war is invited to attend. Liberal meeting in the interests of Mr A. Hislop will be held in the Town IIall, Wingham, at 8 o'clock on Saturday urda Y Dec. 15th. M G. Cameron of Goderich, will address the meeting, Everybody welcome. The open meeting of the Literary Soci- ety of the Wingham Iligh School will be held on Thursday evening, Dec. -'20th. At this meeting there will be an oratorical contest and the prize:' and diplomas will be distributed. Owing to a very heavy snowstorm in Toronto on Saturday, the street cars were blocked and the C, P R. did not arrive in Wingham till one o'clock Sunday and the G. T. R over an hour . later To Rev. E F. and Mrs. Armstrong, is extended the sympathy of a large circle of friends owing to their bereavement of their infant son, Henry Davies. The lit- tle flower will bloom in Heaven. Mr. Wm. Holmes, Turnberry, 'caught a chicken hawk in his barn on Sunday night. Mr Holmes wonders if he was out choosing his Christmas Ginner evi- dently he had not touched any of his poultry. Deepest sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Corbett, Belgrave. whose little nine year•old daughter. Elizabeth, died of diphtheria on Wednesday morning. The remains were interred in Brandon cemetery. You will miss a rare treat if you do not hear Capt., the Rev A. Carlisle's lectur e "Some Impressions of the Front" under the auspices of St. Paul's A Y. P. A. to- night' (Thursday) in the Town Hall. Adults 25c, children 15 Owing to our shipment of paper not ar- riving in time this week. The Advance is compelled to publish one day late. It is has been jocularly suggested to us by a member of the Presbyterian church that the Express Co. was bought to hold them. Word has been received here by phis parents here, that Pte. Horace Buttery, has been admitted to Reading Military Hospital England, suffering from Trench Fever. Horace enlisted with the 71st Battalion and has been in the trenches for the past 18 months. At a meeting of the High School Board on Monday night it was decided to close the High School on Thurso ay evening, Dec 20th, and that it remain closed un- til Monday, January 8th. This gives the scholars a splendid Christmas vacation and also assists in saving the coal. The remains of the late Daniel Harold McPhail, who on Tuesday last met a trag ie death at the aviation camp at Toronto, were buried at Tiverton cemetery on Fri- day afternoon. Mr. McPhail was well- known in Wingham, he having been for some time mail clerk on the G. T, R. Owing to an oversight, the amount re. ceived by the Girls' Knitting Club from the Mary Pickford Feature shown at the Picture House a few weeks ago, was not mentioned in this paper. The amount was $1+9.35, and the Club wish to thank all those who helped in this worthy cause, also Mr Kennedy for his kindnis in the matter. • Mr Barry Hinscliffe'tvas in Stratford, on Sunday attending the funeral of his uncle the late Henry Wisby Mr, Wisby has for 27 years been district manager for the Singer Sewing Machine and was well known in Wingham and vicinity He was 64 years of age and is survived by a wife three sons and four daughters. .FOIL (BALE—Good prattle° piano for sale ohba%. Cloud reasons for selling, Apply Tris Anverme DUNE ?IEDLAR-•-Bar Wordatnan has (motto to own front otto and will pay re for all kinds Of rubb •xe. rage, horsehair. wool thickens old hens, etc., at his req. on t�tM eravdl near the B line, 1 hone 21 eco 1V1r. Wordsinan is a Russian, • t0t'ICg—AU aeotmntd owingme meetbe set. rt that before Jen y 1st, Oa Vett data w *tart a dash system. lin, rows Is OtY LIS yotr like at or $fl dp11y at hbn s knit Seg war S0X me Auto !Knitters/ Jxperi- liaoe utieseesety, !funs $c steno. Nr ,et.' o /CM 11 CO. Your loving son, WILL P. S. Inclosed a piece of copper band from 'i"f ritz' shell, we found it with other pieces in the lorry. P. S. again. Have been talking to Geo, Moffat twice lately. He is a Corporal and is despatch carrier on a lltotorcyle s VetEonals Mr. David Calvert has returned from he West and will spend the winter in Wingham. Mr, and Mrs, John McKenzie of Kin- cardine, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. T C. Graham. Francis St, Mr, Fred Kennedy of Sasketchewan, is spending a few weeks with his wife at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Stone. °Pte, C R. Coultes, a returned hero, is visiting with his sister, Miss Mary Coul- tes at the home of their uncle Mr. Thos. Deane!:" t Mr, Richard Clark returned home from the West where he has spent the summer. He likes the West and will return in the Springy/' Mr Scott Maxwell of Seaforth was in town on Monday. Mr. Maxwell will take charge of the picture house in Goderich, which Mr. L Kennedy recently purchas- ed. Mr Hugh Ross of Clinton, spent over Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs Maxwell, Frances St. Mr. Ross is a rep- resentative of the Central Business College Stratford, but for the summer months he has been doing his bit on a fruit farm in Leamington. Blyth • Mrs Audrey Hawkins. beloved wife of Rev. W B Hawkins, rector of the Blyth Anglican Church. died on Monday. of last week, aged 36 years. The funeral was held on Thursday at Tryconnell, Elgin County. James Stacey Passes Away We have received a letter groin Mrs Stacey; informing us that her husband, James Seacey, who was so unfortunate as to break his leg in Wingham on the 12th of July. has passed away. It will be remembered that doctors advised the amputation of his leg, hat owing to his mind going astray it was left for awhile Mrs. Stacey v,ishes to thank all who 40 kindly assisted in giving to the Stacey Fund which was much needed and ap- preciated. She is loft alons vitt a Mall VJJk1�, A card has been received front the matron of Hospital Elizabeth, Toperingho 8elguim, gratefully ask iottledging the receipt of clothing forwarded from Wings ham by the Belgian Relief Committee. Mrs. Mattson of London, England, has also sent a letter of thanks to the Secre- tary for the "splendid gift of clothing" sat ions 'itis rte` +ri a lief Work. mai Appeal Judge Gives .: Wind on empti n of Farmers Mr. Justice Duff (the Final Court of Appeal) De- dares it is Essential that there shall be No Diminution in Agricultural Production. (Published by authority of Director of Public Information, Ottawa.) Hon. Mr. Justice Duff gave judgment on December 6th, in the first test case brought before him, as Central Appeal Judge (the final court of appeal), for the exemp- tion of a farmer. The appeal was made by W. H. Rown tree in respect of his son, W. J. Rowntree, from the decision of Local Tribunal, Ontario, No. 421, which refused a claim for exemption. The son was stated to be an experienced farm hand, who had been working on the farm continuously for the past seven years, and ever since leaving school. •He lives and works with his father, who owns a farm of 150 acres near Weston, Ontario. With the exception of a younger brother, he is the only male help of the father on the farm. The father is a rnan of advanced years. In granting the man exemption "until he ceases to be employed in agricultural labor," Mr. Justice Duff said: UNION MASS MEETINQ ltev, A. Logan Geggie and Hon. W. D. McPherson Speak A large and enthusiastic "meeting in the interests of the Unionist candidate, Mr. James Bowman, in North Huron, was held in the town hall on Thursday night, and was addressed by the candidate and by the provincial secretary, I -Ion W. D. McPherson, and by the Rev. A. Logan Geggie, of Parkdale Presbyterian church, Toronto. The meeting was a most en- thusiastic one and the speakers were fol- lowed with close attention by a capacity audience and were repeatedly applauded. Mr. J.'A. Morton, one of Wingham's most respected citizens and a leading Lib- eral, presided, and in a brief address told in no uncertain tones his position in this election, Among those on the platform were the following: Mayor McKibbon, Councillors S. Mitchell, W. H. Gurney, A, Tipling, Town Clerk Groves, Rev. E F. Armstrong, Rev J. D. Dingman, Rev. Horace Snell, A H. Musgrove, M P, P., James Bowman, the candidate, Peter W. Scott of East Wawanosh, W. F. VanStone, W J. Haines, Dr Redmond, H. B Elliott, editor of the Wingham Times, and A. G Smith, also a large representation of the Woman Citizen's League, who have en- dorsed Union Government. Mr, Bowman spoke briefly, declaring his adherence to the platform of the Union Government and to the devotion of his leaders in their determination to do every- thing possible to further the efforts of Canada, towards winning the war. Dr. Geggie opened his address by stat- ing that it was the duty of every good Presbyterian to follow the Union Govern- ment He expressed the opinion that the time was coming when'only a Union Gov- ernment could run the country. He . read a resolution of the last General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, which ap- proved the formation of a Union Govern- ment and expressed the hope that it would receive the support of the electors. "The Union Government has not only the backing of my church's highest court", he said, "but, so far as I am concerned - although I never voted against Sir Wilfrid Laurier, and every man must stand by his own convictions -yet I stand on this platform to -night to support Unionism." Regarding the Government he said he might have grounds for a personal grouch but when he looked at Russia it was easy to see the effects of the agitation. "We may carry on grumbly and grouchy in Canada until the foe gets in at the gate," he said, "but we must stand united in the face of the Hun". • "Ladies and gentlemen, how de I, as a clergyman, justify my place here?" he ex- claimed. 'I was too well brought up in Scotland to disgrace my pulpit by intro- ducing politics into it. I am here because a barbarian is staring us in the face. He is standing just outside, and I fear that a little of his dastard brutality • has found its way into Canada." "This is the day to tighten the belts, to clench our fists and to strike, for tomor- row might be too Iate," he continued. "In my mind Si Wilfrid Laurier would at - temp:, to give us a national Governmeat, but it is a question of policy how best to deal at once with the situation with the Hun at the gate. When Sir Wilfrid Leer- ier speaks of a referendum, you don't need it, the referendtun will be taken on Dec- ember 17 " ' He said that his son could have escaped the war, hiding behind medically unfit buttons, but he carie and said he wanted to go. .1 I never under God's heaven would given consent if this was not a holy war," said Dr. Geggie, "It is the most damnable the world has ever seen, and, please God, it will be the last" Dr. Geggie said when he. was asked if one volunteer was worth 12 pressed men, that the Germans did not think so. "If my memory serves me," he contin- ued, "Sir Wilfrid said, when Britain is at war, Canada is at war, and that we are in this war to the last man and the last dol- lar". How is he going to get the last man and the last dollar? Voluntarism is un, fair Why should my son be lying in a Flanders grave and yours enjoying an automobile in Canada He said that a widow near Brampton, had three sons, all of whorl were at the front, and then a farmer asked exemption for five. "If there is one of you who is going to vote against conscription," said Dr. Geg- gie, "you are going to have to answer for it before the tribunal of history. I want to tell you that voluntary enlisting is ex- pensive and dilatory. The last Quebec battalion I saw march down to entrain had only about three hundred ellen, and that was the result of three months' re- cruiting work by Col. Blondin. "Is there any man here who will say no man must in time of need go to fight un- less he wants to?" he asked, pausing for reply, "Christ himself was a conscription- ist " Ile said the policemen on the street had the right to call on any citizen to assist him to fight a gang on ruffians How aws fully foolish to say a man must not be asked to fight unless he wants to. Con chiding, he said, what significance will be attached to the vote in Canada in the dear old mother country 1f Canadt' votes for the Laurier policy, what will be the significance on December 11 to the boys who are fighting with then. baks to the wait in Flanders: \That v 111 be the taact to th,Canadiari ` `.ntrtmy'$ ner a and Morale? What will be the signitican;,e tc, tic. Germans on the other side of the herbed a 'bre? Itlen. D. M 'la*rslori, c.on r'ttukttid "The Military Service Act does not deal with the subject of the exemption of persons engaged in the agri- cultural_industry; and the question which'it is my duty to decide is whether the applicant being and leaving been, as above mentioned, habitually and effectively en- gaged in agriculture and in labor essential to the carry- ing on of agricultural production, ought to be exempted under the provisions of the Military Service Act. "These two propositions are inmdisputable : "(1) In order that the Military + power of the allies may be adequately sustained, it is essential that in this country and under the present conditions, there should be no diminution in agricultural production. "(2) The supply of competent labor available for the purpose of agricultural production is not abundant, but actually is deficient. "The proper conclusion appears to be that the ap- plicant, a competent person, who had been habitually and effectively engaged in labor essential to such pro- duction, ought not to be withdrawn from it. "It is perhaps unnecessary to say that such exemp- tions are not granted as concessions on account of per- sonal hardship, still less as a favor to a class. The sole ground of thcm is that the national interest is the better served by keeping these men at home. The supreme necessity (upon the existence of which, as its preantble shows, this policy of the Military Service Act is found- ed) that leads the State to take men by compulsion and put therm in the fighting line requires that then shall be kept at home who are engaged in work essential to en- able the State to maintain the full efficiency of the com. batant forces, and whose places cannot be taken by others not within the class called out." Ottawa, Dols. 8,1 91 7, MfNetN:4f444 .ff+f4.4 11, ff .•f 1 ,f +�I 11 .1 f Th e Shire!, NA1J•\`> F AVOI I :I 11 1)1.11c. •-,F Witt `. r Cbrttmas %uctiotn IV'alty GOODS Toilet Cases, Manicure Articles, Jewel Cases, Pin Cushions, Puff Boxes, etc. 35e to $13,00 EBO,)V,y GOODS Toilet Cases, Manicure Articles, Hair Brushes, Mirrors, etc. 25c to $12.00. • CIGARS In boxes of 10, 25 or 50 cigars - All the best makes. 50c to $5. STATIONERY This is high duality and put up hi dainty boxes 250 to $3. KODAKS And Brownie Cameras. $1.75 to $22 50. PERFUMES In tasty boxes and delicate odors. 25c to $5. SUNDRIES Fountain Pens, Pipes, Purses, Razors, Travelling Cases, Thermos, etc. HOT POIJVT ELECTRI- CAL AP'PLIA'NCES Irons, Toasters, Heaters, Pucola- tors, etc. Most of our goods are at pre war prices. It will pay you to inspect our stock before buying. - a, Vel. flSclkibbon 3:Dtuggfst anb Optician 11) belle 53 d. >p. 111. Etchers ro If1 fff OMO f�..ff ff. ff. f�f f�f ff. ........... wE.ARE HERE TO SERVE ''O(, the people of Wingham on the magnific- ence of their response to the appeal for troops under the voluntary system, and said that the 161st, which was recruited here, has done splendid service, as have men from the district who are with other units. He also spoke of Huron's fine re- sponse to the Victory loan appeal. He said there is much misunderstand- ing in regard t o the conscription, many people thinking that it is something new in Canada Soon after federation the Militia Act was passed, which made all men liable between the ages of 18 and 60. At the time of the South African war Sir Wilfrid Laurier said that not a man nor a dollar should go, but that in the face of the storm of popular disapproval he had to giv eway. It is believed. to -day that the whole of the 100,000 required will be found in Class No. 1, but it was felt that there should be exemption tribunals in. the country so that any man who had a per - claim should have it dealt with on its merit. He referred to the position of farmer's' sons and help, saying that two things were necessary for the struggle, armies and food, and the farmer has been called upon as he was never called upon before (continued on page 7) Announcement Iver. S. Mitchell announces that he will be a candidate for the mayoralty at the coming municipal elections, Huron Curling Club The Curlers held an organization meet- ing in the Bell Telephone Office on Satur- day night. A large and enthusiastic rep- resentation was present and the following officers elected. President --L. C. Young. Vice -Pres. -Donald Rae. Sec. Tress -L. F. Binkley. The Club have decided to use the Hur- on Rink, which has been opened up at the Western Foundry, by the Huron Skating Club, and they will be known as the Hur- on Curling Club. Prospects are bright for a busy season at the "roadie game." Wingham Methodist Anniversary Wingham Methodists were very unfor- tunate on their anniversary Sunday, be- cause of the storm and they have wisely decided to in future hold their anniversary in the month of May. Rev E. E. Scott, who was to have occupied the pulpit on Sunday, missed his train because of the blockade of the street car in Toronto. Mr Merkley left on Saturday night to meet kinin Stratford, but was unable to get through for the storm and spent a couple of days visiting by the wayside Rev. Mr. Scott arrived on the noon train on Monday and delighted his hearers with his talk on "The Romance of Astronomy" in the church on Monday evening. Ross Maxwell In Forestry 1'Mrs. Maxwell received a letter this week from her son, Ross, in which he states that he has been transferred to the Forest- ry Corps and is working in Central Franco. Ilis many Winghant friends will be pleas- ed to learn that he has, after two years faithful service at the battlefront, secured a bomb proof job, His heart gave out and although he claim it is not at all serious, he also states that he is short winded and cannot stand any heavy work since he was gassed. Ile is now engaged in the district head - (patters Mice t heeling and making out rctutns of the material mattufattuted and iser, shit;pc3. Hs i:, ill a good st...d tom arid says it is a pleasant change to be outof the deafening rear of the guns, Hit ad- dress is (Canadian Fcrestr;. Corps, No 2 District Heatigtartars, Ce etre Group, I3,' i ', Frsilacss. 11 Christmas 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 rise that would make such a sensible Gift. There are Shoes for all purposes, STREET or DRESS WEAR. Then there's our line of Slip- pers where we show House Slippers in every wanted style. W. J. Greer Boots and Shoes rsnss 1111111111111111111111111 111111111111111111101 R. A, CURRIE Graduate ofeanadianEmbaimere Association We carry a large and Bret - class stock of • FUNERAL REQUISITES. A large stook of everything found in a modern furnitureatore Store Phone 61 Residence lbs 11111111111111111111.110 .sra =MaIMIHNI awow• C RI 1 PHONE 59 New Prunes 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 fruit is high itt price and duality sometimes uncertain -- why trot purchase your Christmas Cake. You'll save both fuel and worry. 'these cakes are make of the very best ingredients and have the teal rish cake flavor. No bad aftertaste. 40 cents ped'' lbs Alio in this` of It pounds iteelliiratili.41610.11101 1 1 1