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The Wingham Advance, 1917-12-13, Page 4Page r -oar +max____.._. Ch.aktingbam Abba r 3omm J01" NT Proprietor A. G. Saline, Manager THURSDAY, DEC 13th. 1917. "I would soonerupolitically, ule b b Fled and stay buried, than gu back on the boys who are defending us in the trenches of France "—Fred F. Pardee, former Chitf Liberal Whip in the House of Commons, r� addressing his constituents in West Fab• Lamb - ton as a supporter cif the Union meat. * >k * "Thepeople le art and P who have ke t' p . apart have not been of us or with us in this iv'a r, are violently opposed to Union Govern- ment and bound to accomplish its defeat. It becomes the duty of every citizen to well consider his position before contribut- ing either his vote or his influence to as- sist the purposes of those who compose the fighting centre of the forces that seek the overthrow of the new Government set up by union of the two great political parties of Canada."—Toronto Star. * * Liberals are leaving Sir Wilfrid Laurier with regret, but they are leaving hint The latest to go is T. C. Robinette, who was defeated by J. A. Armstrong, Con- servative, in NortivYork in 1911 and now writes to,the electors of the riding asking them to support Mr. Armstrong as the Union Government candidate. Mr, Rob- inette says: "No one regrets more than myself that Sir Wilfrid Laurier has seen fit to take the course he has chosen, and so compelled thousands of tried and , true Liberals who loved and followed him for years'to say: Sir Wilfrid, thus far and no farther can we go with you. We must follow the guidance of our conscience, and think'not Provincially but Imperially in the Empire's direct hour of need, and to help maintain liberty and freedom among the peoples of the world," •We wonder if Laurierites would say he. was bought also. Fordyce Mrs. Robt. Haines and Winnifred spent a few days at Ed. McQuillan's We are sorry to report the sudden acci- dent of John Gibbons, who fell about twelve feet, alighting on the ground He didn't get any bones broken but was badly hurt. Mr. Elwood Barbour has purchased a new horse from Mr. Donovan near St. r Helens. Mrs. Edward Haines has returned home after spending a few weeks with her mother, Mrs, McQuillin of Lucknow• who has been sick WINTER TERM FROM JAN. 2ND ELLIOTT Yonge and Charles Ste., Toronto, points with pride to its long list of successful graduates. A high standard is always maintained here. Write for our Catalogue. • W. J. Elliott Principal, lirmismagaamok L. O. L. Officers The annual election of Officers for L. 0. L. No. 794 was held in the lodge room on Friday evening and resulted as follows, W. M.—J. W. Scott: D. M.—Jos Guest. Chaplain—H: B. McAllister. Rec. Secy. --A. G. Smith. Treas.—Jas. G Stewart. Director of Ceremonies— 0. V. Hayden. Committee—John Davidson, S. Mit- chell, Irwin Pattison VINOL MAK(S 600D BLOOD Positive—Convincing oof ]��' Many so-called remedies for anae- mia are only so in name. Their mak- ers are afraid to prove their claims by telling what their medicines contain. The only way to be honest with the people is to let them know what they are paying for. 1lere is the 'Vino! formula. When the doctor knows what a medicine contains, it ceg6eR to be a "patent" medicine, 3z, Cod Liver and Beef Peptones, Iron an'i r Manganese Peptonatea, Iron and Am. moniunt Citrate, Lime and Soda Q1ygero- pho4phates, cascade, Any doctor will tell you that the in., llrabove, will the bloof od and as named ana. mia and create strength, When the blood is pure and rich and rod, the body is strong and robust. You can prove this at our expense because your money will be returned if Vinol docs not improve your health, Royal Titles Confusing. 'The changes in royal titles call at- tention, inevitably, to a few of the eomplicatiens that the war has brought with it. There were few princes more popular than was Prince Christian Victor, who died as a gallant British officer in South Af- rica; but his brother, Prince Albert, is fighting in the German army. The Duke of Albany is one of the 'enemy princes" with whom Parlia- ment is concerned just now, whose banner has been removed from St, George's Chapel; but his sister is the wife of Prince Alexander of Teck, who is a British officer, and now be- comes an earl. We—or, at least, those of us whose memories are not uncomfort- ably long—are inclined to forget that Prince Christian's German title may almost be described as German by accident. HIe was a German prince when he married Queen Vic- toria's daughter, certainly; but he had only been German for three years at that time. Schleswig-Hol- stein was the cause of the Prussian attack on Denmark more than half a century ago, and until that attack succeeded Prince Christian was a Dane. Saved Seven Germans, Commander Hubert Henry de Burgh, R.N., has been awarded the D. S. Cr. for rescuing seven Germans under heavy fire. The ofG-tial record of his heroic conduct is as follows: "For his services in command of a destroyer "n the action with enemy destroyers off the Belgian coast on June 5, 1917, when one of the enemy's destroyers, S20, was sunk. Cdr. de Burgh succeeded in saving men of S20 s crew while under sevend r heavy fire from the shore batteries and with three German seaplanes hovering overhead. Compare this action to that of the Germans. Ring Charles a Saint. The lower house of Convocation, by 65 votes to 26, passed a resolu- tion moved by the Dean of Canter- bury, asking the upper house to con- sider a proposal that the name of King Charles, the martyr, should be reinserted as a black letter saint, Red letter saints, so cared from their names being printed in the calendar In red letters, are the chief saints, the black letter ones being those of minor importance, Two Crimean Veterans. '.Two Crimean veterans, probably the last in Ireland, have just died. One was John Hayes, aged ninety- two, who was• wounded at the siege of Sebastopol, and the other Denis Het gan, aged ninety-four, who had thirty-eight years' service. EXEMPTION DECISIONS James H. Anderson, allowed Lawrence W. Lincoln, allowed Edward J. Mason disallowed, extcneiou granted until March let. John F. O'Malley, disallowed David H. Lincoln,disallowed, extension granted until August 15th. Robert H. Hogg, disallowed Stafford Paisley, allowed Robert N, Reid, disallowed Clarence G. Sharp, allowed till category E. is called. Edward Lockeridge, ordered to be ex- amined Allen NI. Sharpin, allowed Robert Reeve Currie, allowed Wilbert Russell Jermyn, allowed Frederick John Cook, allowed John Stacey, allowed Thomas W. Fortune allowed Clarence Shiell, allowed John J. Bradley, allowed till category D is called Whitney Stewat+tn.allowed until category D is called Thomas Id, Wiley, allowed till category D is called James R. Adar, allowed until category B is called William Stanley Dickson, allowed Lill category D is called. Harvey Leroy Porter, allowed George Bannerman, allowed Howard Percival Hogg, allowed until category B is called Earl H. Underwood, allowed James G. Moir, allowed William J. Elliott, allowed till category B is called John Moses, allowed Richard Henry Deacon, allowed Edward W. Dow, allowed John Gray, allowed Joseph` J. Montgomery, notice of appeal Sidney Budwell, allowed James P. Crawford, allowed until cate- gory D is called Robert C. Weir, allowed Henry N Forgie, allowed James E Baird, allowed James F Murray, allowed William Moses, allowed Charles W Cook, allowed Alexander Baird, allowed Wm. Thos. McRae, Kanasack, Sask., notice of appeal. Archie D. McGowan, transferred to Clinton Clark Cleghorn, allowed Joseph Roy Barrett, allowed Joseph J. Montgomery, disallowed Wilfred Cruickshank, allowed Joseph C. Kermath, notice of appeal Wm. D. McKenzie, allowed till class 2 Percy S. Martin, allowed George J.sargus notice of appeall William E. King, disallowed James S. Stapleton, allowed. MU N5 �6E liaingisEinsmaPaCaMirssnzims Every year from Consumption, Millions could have been saved if only common sense prevention had been used in the first stage. If YOU ARE a Sufferer from Asthma, Bron- chitis, Catarrh, Tleurisy, Weak Lungs, Cough and Colds --all Dis• eases leading up to Consumption— Tuberculosis, YOU ARE interested in Dr. Strandgard's T. B. Medicine. Write for Testimonials and Booklet. Dn. STRANDOARD'8 'MEDICINE Co., 263-265 Yonge Strut, Toronto. 17111M1111111111111111111111111111111111 DR. HUNT Is Packing Them in at THE PICTURE HOUSE THIS WEEK SOME SHOW! Pictures Start at 7.30 Dr. Hunt at 9 o'clock. Positively the Limit for Big Laughs and Thrills Come Early if You Want a Seat The Capacity is Limited. Prices 15 cents and 25 cents. Na Higher LADY BURKE Answers Q uestions REAL MNOTISM ALL Mt WINGIU.111 ADVANC1.+, *104 Shall we "flunk" like Russia? Shall we make EQUAL to an W.1 Zi armistace with Germany? AAShall we ABANDON our brave ril b*� ey tY to - • men in France? The above are the vital questions ever Cana- dinn should sit down and ponder over. The writer ventures the statement (and lie , knows his anvil mind better than any soul on earth) ) that he is as much opposed to graft, corruption and the pernicious `patronage' system as it is pos- sible for anyone to be and he has expressed him- self regarding matters of this kind both on and off the platform in the most emphatic manner'. That Sir Robert Borden's Government has been woefully guilty of above matters is absolutely true, no matter who may contradict it, The Union Government headed by Sir Robert Borden is NOT THE SAME as Sir Robl:. Borden's Conservative Government now in power is an absolute fact also, no matter who may state other- wise. The- writer begs to state ONE (just one of sev- eral) positive, explicit proofs of the foregoing. • When the Hon. Frank Carvell was sworn in as Minister of Public Works, Sir Robert Borden gave the people of Canada positive evidence of his intention to overthrow graft, corruption, etc,;, for Hon. Frank Carvell is not a Conservative, he is a Liberal and has also been a Liberal, but he is one who has dropped his political affiliations in the meantime. Who Is Hon Frank Carvell P Why he is none other than the man who put Sam Hughes, Wesley Allison and etc. to rout He is the main who pried the ' lid of" the Allison investigation and which resulted in the exposure of the terrible condition of affairs which existed in the Militia Dept. The actions and doing of J. Wesley Allison and the apparent condoning and approving of same by Sir Sam Hughes are still fresh in the memory of the average citizen and reference here is un- necessary, and that the Hon. Frank Carvell in- tends "to go after" the Grafters, Corruptionist and the pernicious "Patronage" system Hot Foot is amply demonstrated by the following part of a speech given by him a month ago in the city of Hamilton before a body of Liberals. 'I want to serve notice upon wealth and upon war pro- fiteers Graft must and shall be abolished. I reiterate that I propose in office to carry out the doctrines which I preach- ed in Opposition What I say now is not designed as a reflection upon predecessors in office, but as an impeach- ment of the system by which Canada has been placed in a position of shame before the world. 1 refer to the patron- age system. I do not say that one party was any worse than the other But it has been my ambition to see the day come when this dirty business would be eliminated and a business Government take control. Patronage means inefficiency, the squandering of public money for the purpose of getting votes and support. That is going to be changed, and in the Public Works Department no jobs will be given and no contracts awarded except after public test and public tender. - And "keep in mind" that this same Hon. Frank Carvell has full control of the Public Works dept. "the hunting ground of grafters, corruptionlsts & etc. Any ordinary business roan even of tic medi- ocre type will "change his methods when he finds he is on the wrong path or in other words he will not stick to anything, the principle of which "he knows to be a failure" Not so with Sir Wilfrid Laurier a man whom no one will deny is possessed of brains and ability. Whereas: ----While the voluntary system of en- listment is a pronounced failure in his own prov- ince and while he appealed "to the souls" (his own- proposition) wnproposition) of his hearers in Montreal a few days ago his appeal brought "many tears" to the eyes of his audience but no recruits and although that - appeal was as impassioned as human tongue can utter still he' persists in being ghat the very ordinary business man would not do namely, 'he sticks to something that he knows to be a failure" Sir Robert Borden's Cabinet is neither Coflserv- ative or Liberal. Already 8 Liberal Ministers have been sworn in and a few days ago Sir Rob- ert Borden made the statement that if Union Government carries he will place said Govern- ment on a 50-50 basis at the earliest possible moment so that the days of Independent Govern- ment in Canada are almost in sight. Sir Wilfrid Lat,u lei s platform is one of "Straight" party. He has made no promise to take in members of the Conservative party if elected, He has made no promise of using the best men to "Win -the -War, He has made no promise of Coalition Government so it v< ill be simply. "Liberal" lst-2nd 3rd and last with no thought of using the best men of both parties in this National crisis, He says he is ailkiotts to "Win -tile -War" but his actions point to the very opposite, and they speakin unmistakeable tones. "Spare Quebec (for a purpose) At Mi Costs" It would be madness for anyone to suggest that Sir W ilfrid Laurier is in league with the Kaiser for no one would believe such fol1h', but VERLE,ss The Kaiser wants no more Canadians on the firing line, and Sir Wil- frid's policy and his "line of action" if successful will play directly into the hands of the enemy of the whole civilized world and particularly of our Beloved Canada for Sir Wilfrid Laurier's policy and plata cannot "deliver the goods" and he knows it. Now if all men as Laurier bold Whom his compatriots has told I3esyou l a pease what is the diff I England es Ifdies tonight, And 'spose as faxen as Bout'assa stood For withholding money, men and food We'd be at the mercy of Germans, rude For England would die to -night The writer has the same right to express his opinion e°, any t r ainaty citizen of the 73ritt h Empire, and more reason thanan tonic, for Le is an independantnpolities and is not inoculated with the isoisonotre mum ,party spirit""party prejudice and party animosity.' W. H. WILLIS QUEEN QUALITY SHOES rfta3 ® 749 • b X X X xsozionowitoconononcxxxxxxxx Ilairsday Dec. z3th 1917 ME COUNTY COUNCIL Mr. !.ane Appointed Treasurer and Mr Holman, Clerk The Decernber session of the county council of Huron opened on Tuesday afternoon in Goderich. Warden Milne, in his opening address mentioned some of the matters which would come before the council at this cession. There was the question of grants toe th British R Red Crossand. Navy os League. The reeves of municipalities had in most cases deferred having any municipal grant made to the Red Cross until it was seen what the county would do. Letters had also been received asking what grant the county would make for next year to the Patriotic fund. While no new work had been under- taken on bridges, the expense the past summer had been considerable on account of freshets, etc. The death of the esteemed county treas- urer, the late Dr Holmes, necessitated a new appointment and the audit of the books up to the time the new man would take hold. The adoption -of the good roads system made it necessary to take some steps for overseeing the work, There was going to he some difficulty. The report of the Children's Shelter committee would require action also. . Among the communications laid before the council were the following. A letter from the South Huron Board of Agriculture asking for the appointment of a district representative. A claim for $25 damages from Mr, Mc- Donald of Kintail, was for a broken front axle, sustained in crossing a bridge. A claim from G. N. Kidd was for $58, damages in going over a culvert on the Bayfield road. A D Cartwright, secre' ary of the Board of Railway Commisssioners, wrote pointing out the dangers of level crossings to motor cars and • invited discussion on the matter A circular from H. B. Ames, secretary of the Canadian Patriotic fund, enclosed list of contributions the various counties are making. The Huron Poultry and Pet Stock As- sociation asked for a grant towards hold- ing the January show. A copy of the order -in -council approv- ing pproveing of the county good roads system was received. A report from A. S. Chrystal on the condition of the boiler which heats the court house showed it in good condition and well taken care of. It should be good for years to come. The cast iron arch over the furnace door was partly burned out and should be replaced with a new one, which would cost about $20, An application was received for the position of county clerk from Mr. B C. Mannings and one from Mr. G. W. Hol- man, of Egmondville, for either the posi- tion of treasurer or clerk, according to whatever rearrangement of offices might be made. The Children's Aid Society undertook to look after the proposed children's shel- ter if the county would coutribute $200 towards the expense. A report of the Warden's committee which had secured three farm tractors for this county was given and Messrs Stewart and Isbister and Elliott gave reports of the operation of the machines. All agreed that the tractor was a good thing and a man with a large farm should have one. Plowing in wet weather or stony ground was not so satisfactory. The average cost of plowing, under favorable condi- tions, to a depth of six or seven inches was about $1.30br $1.32 on acre. On Monday evening the members of the council enjoyed the usual smoker at the British Exchange On Wednesday morning an application for on increase in salary was received from Mr. John Knox, turnkey at the jail The report of the committee appointed to look into the purchase of a suitable building for a children's shelter was laid before the council, recommending the purchase of the property of Mr. G. M. Elliott at $3,000 This is $500 more than the committee was authorized to expend, but they considered this property the most desirable of those looked at and one that would be cheapest for up -keep. Messrs Stewart (Seaforth) Livingtone and Lobb, the members of the committee, all spoke in favour of the purchase of this property. The Warden raised the question of the payment of the purchase price, which was not included in the year's estimates, but it was pointed out that a small payment would probably be all that was required at present and the bulk of the purchase price would be provided for in next year's estimates. The county clerk, on request, explained that the sum Of 0,000 had been provided for in the estimates for the year's expenses on roads and bridges but on account of freshets, the unavoidable expense had been $10,000 or $11,000 over this sum, leaving a deficit of that sum, With cost of the Children's shelter added, the deficit would be $13,000 or $14,000. Purchase of the property at the present time- would mean further borrowing at the bank until the rate was struck next June and the taxes came in in December. Councillor Stewart mentioned that Mr Elliott, the county officer of the Child- ren's Aid Society, was away that day, a boy, who, in a proper children's hone, might have been made into a useful citi- zen, to the Industrial Moine. He had been guilty of a a number ofthefts. s 1� YIt 'lva decided to defer action in the rnatter of purchase until the following morning, when Mr. Eliititt would be home, emeeeemeeneemo (gilled in Oravel Mt George Tiffin, a fernier, was almost instantly killed on Wednesday, afternoon, Dec, 5th,whileat work in l agravel pit t p on the fourth concession of Kinloss, at Langside. He was struck on the head by a heavy stone that caused his death with,, in a few minutes. 1fe leaves a widow and four children 1- a was 44 Years Of age and a member of the C. 0. P. Zaa:kes' Vtair store OUR CHRISTMAS DISPLAY of useful gifts for oil members of the family is bigger and better than ever. Colne in and in. spect our stock we will be pleased to Show you through both sections, Ladies' Wear and Men's Wear Stores USEFUL, ?RESENTS FOR LADIES' WEAR Silk Waists, Silk Kimonae, Crepe Kimonos, Fancy Stock Collars, Silk Ties, Kid Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Side Combs. Barretts, Hand Bags, )416,..1 Purses Sweater Coats, Motor Scarfs, Silk Umbrellas. $ilk Undersklts. Ribbons and Felt Slippers Big stock of Black and colored silks. Furs of all kinds at special Christmas prices. VACUUM CLEA,1iER � What better or more useful gift than an Electric Vacuum Cleaner. /a We have the 'Cadillac" cleaners in stock at the old prices. See them. N‘Wtt‘V aT iStOP boy needs some of our GENTS' FUr'ZJVISHIJVGS TO BE DRESSED just right for Christmas every man an 11.44 You will be surprised to find how many gift suggestions there are here erne MI for men and boys, and how presents are appreciated selected at litt A MA 1Y'S STORE We especially invite the Ladies to call and inspect our large range of Silk Ties, Kid Gloves, Silk Mufflers, Braes in fancy boxes, Armbands, Caps Hockey shoes Cuff Links, Sweater Coats, Dressing Gowns, Hand- kerchiefs, Umbrellas, Fur Coats, Fur Caps, all kinds of Furs. 4 ij ti\ x H. E. JSARD&CO. Wingham, Ontario ,01 LEMON JUICE IS FRECKLE REMOVER Girls! Make this cheap beauty lotion to clear and whiten your skin Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white. shake well, and you have a quarter pint of the best freckle and tan lotion, and complexion beautifier, at very, very small cost. Your grocer has the lemons and any drug store or toilet counter will supply three ounces orchard white for a few cents. Massage this sweetly tragrant lotion into the face. neck. arms and hands each day and see how freckles and blem- ishes disappear and how .leer, soft and whitethe skin becomes Yes! it is harm less METtIODIS IS FOR UNION Appeal Made by Board of Social Service A declaration of the Methodist people of Canada by the Executive Committee of the General Board of Social Service and Evangelism was issued and requested to be read fram all Methodist pulpits in Can- ada. Rev. Mr. Armstrong in the Wing. ham Methodist Church read the letter and spoke enthusiastically in its behalf. The letter reads in part as follows;— "Outstanding among the reasons for this urgent appeal that our Methodist electors shall vote for the Union Govern- ment candidates are the following:— (1) In the supreme hour of their country's need, the Union Government has declared that the duty to send ade- quate reinforcements of men, food and clothing are superior to party. In con- sequence party politics are laid aside, and utility enlisted in behalf of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, the Dominion of Canada, the British Empire and the win- ning of the war. (2) Canada must not be divided at this time. British ideals and traditions must receive the unquestioned support of all our citizens. It would be fatal to Canada's place in the Empire, won so gloriously on the great battlefields of this war, if we were to permit party difference and local prejudices to affect the solider. ity of our support of the Union Govern- ment which exists solely to safeguard our immeasurably valuable asset in our Can. adian Expeditionary Force, (3) The Union Government can be safely entrusted with the fair administra- tion of the Military Service Act, protect• ing the agricultural and industrial inter- ests while securing n the needful reinforce. fnents for the military and naval forces; and the Government of the country for the benefit of all her people. l (4) The liberty of mankind is at stake, and until that is assured, peace with Ger. many is impossible. Do we realize that if the war were to end to -day, Germany would have good reason to regard herself as victorious. TineIt she as lost herover- seas colonies, and the oceans are closed to her commerce But on the continent of Europe she holds the richest industrial region of France, and the most highly developed portions of Russia.Roumania, and Beiguim, All this must be changed We must struggle on, because we are wag- ing a war against war. The great pre; datory power that has terrorized Europe ever since 1864 must be cured of militar- ism by a crushing defeat. In no other way can mankind be brought nearer to thatlori u to -morrow, g o s o morrow, when wars shall cease over the earth and disputes between nations, as between individuals, shall be settled in court according to recognized principles of equity. We must support that Government which will render the most efficient aid to the Motherland and her allies to achieve this end. (5) Canada's sons in France and also in Flanders are fighting for our defence. They have seen war, and know what it is. To these herioc lads who stand between us and the savagery of a war -mad people, a people of whose hands are stained with the blood of innocent little children, slain on land and sea—shall we say that Can ada has done enough, and that the rein. forcements they need so urgently cannot 'be sent because a section of our people, imbued with a selfish spirit, and narrowed by partisan influences, refuse? No, we surely must assure our brave soldiers of our confidence and support by electing the Union Government on Monday, Decem- ber 17, 1917 With enthusiastic unanimity, believing the present duty of every Canadian citi zen is to support Union Government at the forthcoming election, this Executive Committee of the Board of Social Service and Evangelism of the Methodist church requests that this statement be read from our pulpits and published in the daily and weekly press. We also urge that every Methodist having the right to vote will support the candidates who are support- ing the Union Government of Canada. Signed by direction of the Executive. T Albert Moore, General Secretary. Toronto, Dec. 7, 1917. Shipbuilding in Canada. Shipbuilding within the past two nears has become a vital factor in Canadian industry. Every little port on the sea coasts and on the inland lakes, where yards.have been long in, disuse, is a hive of industry and many big concerns not hitherto in the shipbuilding business have eliminat- ed their regular work and taken in the building of boats, There are at the present time nearly two hundred ships being built in the Dbminion. Of these, 25 are being constructed on the Atiantie Coast, 19 on the Pacifie, and 30 on the Great Lakes. 'Phe Poison Iron Works, in Toronto, are building two steel cargo steamers and sixe l trawlers; st 4 t awl , lxidland Dry Dock Company, three steel cargo steamers; Georgian Bay Shipbulide ing & Repairing Company, alidlend, one wooden tug; Welland Shipbuild. ing Company, two steel eargo bteitnte ars; Collingwood Shipbuilding Come party, three steel cargo steamers; Port Arthur Shipbuilding Company, s_F vrt steel a a a ,1 cargo steamers and sitz steel trawlers. The total tonnage of those Ontario built vessels is 45,334 gross. 't'Forld'g Nickel Producer. Ontario claims to be the world'* chief producer of .nickel; it is no* becoming noteworthy at a protides of gold,