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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1914-01-15, Page 8The Event of the Month CAMPB[LLS BIG SLAUGHTER SALE OF Men's Suits Boys' Suits Men's Overcoats Boys' Overcoats The prices will surprise you. Come and see for yourself. W. A. CAMPBELL The Clothier MacDonald Block. e Opp. Bank of Commerce. � J A 8ryl�. The Adult Bible Class of the Metho• dist Church will hold a social evening. C t Mr. Howard Alexander a ,�.s lul h, Alta', is visiting friends here and 0100- Where. Owing to the starve on Monday there were no mail trains from Toronto an 0.P,It* Mrs..Henry of Kincardine visited her brother, Mr. James Beattie, during the week,. Mr. Harry Ooombes of Deloraine, Man. le spending a few months visit- ing friends in this. vicinity.. Rev.Turner delivered a strong tem peranoe sermon to the Presbyterian Congregation Sunday Morning. Rev. Fear of Teeswater, a former pastor of the Methodist Church, was a visitor in town on Thursday. Miss Kernighan and Mise Stinson of Goderich were visitors at the home of. Mr. Jarnes Huckstep over Sunday. The inaugural meeting of the Coun- cil was held in Industry Hall, Monday forenoon ; Reeve Milne, Councillors Carter, Cutt Horney and Sloan all present - Morris. (Intended for last week) Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Abram spent the Xmas holidays at Kincardine, Miss Mae Smeltzer was renewing old acquaintances for the past week. Mr. John Grey got a find mink. He thinks it will measure six inches from tip to tip, Mies Hazel Oampb411 bas returned home after spending New Years with her sister at Seaforth. Miss Lizzie Hetherington has gone to her school at Drumbo after spending the holidays under the parental roof. Miss Viola Schnook and Miss Marie Livingstone of Moncrieff have return- ed home after spending the holidays with Mrs. Maxwell Abram the former being Mrs. Abrams sister. • Belmore. Mr. W, Edward is betting a great supply of logs in this week. Mr. James Adams was here last week. Mies Ella Elliott bas gone to Wing - ham to work for a while. Mr. Weishar has got the caretaking of the school this year, Mr. Willie Elliott has gone Wing; ham to attend Business College. Miss Bax has returned to take charge of her school after her Christmas holi- days. We are sorry to hear Mr. Angus Miller is going to leave for his farm soon. BIRTHS. McEwen=In Morris on Saturday Jan, 10th, to Mr. and Mrs, J. D. McEwen a daughter. Frankum--In Turnberry on Sunday Jan. 11th. to Mr. and Mrs. W. Fran um a daughter. DEATHS. Hooper—In New York City on Sunday Jan. 4th, 1914, Alfred M. Hooper 39 yrs 9 months. son of Mr. and Mre. Jas. Heoper of Turnberry. Wceit Wawanosh. The results of t e Xmas, examin- ation" at U. S, S. Wo,, 14, West Wa- wanosh are as follows. The tarns are in order rf merit, Those marked with a crow failed in one subject lout Paned in total -•-5!h claim w- Maggie Laidlaw, Ethel Clow, Sr, 4th—Leola Naylor. Nellie O'Callaghan, Jr. 4th -- Fred Newman". Sr. 3rd •-- Earnest Morrison*, Joe O'Callaghan. Jr, 3rd --- Sean Eglestone, Gordon McGee, Mary Laidlaw, Nathaniel Thomson, Fraud Warner (absent), Sr. 2nd. honours -- Annie Morrison, Maggie O'Callaghan, Cassie Morrison. Pass --Alden Pur - On Florence oSr. honors Pur - don. Ptird n, S , 1 k, Iso nrs --Elgin Pardon, Nettie Purdon. ,Pass McLaren Fogies, Percy Everett, Dorothy Houghton, Stanley Thtarson (absent). Sr. Primer, honours—Eliz- abet h Engles, Pass—Wilber, Everett - Jr, Primer, pass—Frank O'r,.fallaghen, Ruby Everett. — teacher, Edna E. Kiehl, Fordwich Mr, and Mrs.; A. Gibson spent Mon- day last in Listowel, Miss M. Bunston of Toronto is. Holi• day;ng at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hill of Mount For- est spent the holiday with friends here. Mr. E, Armstrong and daughter Jennie spent Sunday with Mre. W. M. Weir of Wroxeter. Miss Eunice Neil of Wroxeter is the Guest of Mr, and Mrs. E. Sotherms for a few days this week. The Young Briton's Box social held in Brown's Hall on Tuesday night last was largely attended. Mrs. and Mr. Geo. Dane and family of Gorrie spent New Year's day wish the letters parents here. Mr, and Mrs. M. Armstrong of Car- thage returned home on Friday after spending a week with friends here. !Whitechurch. A quint and pretty wedding took place New Year's evening at the home of Mr. and,Mrs. Wm. Barbour, White- church when their only daughter Anna Margaret, was married to Mr. Henry J. Mc0lenaghan also of Whitechurch. The bride, wearing a gown of white pailette silk trimmed with Irish lace and .pearls, .with tulle veil and orange blossoms and carrying a bou- quet of white roses, was given away by her father, and entered the parlor to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march rendered by master "Jimmy" Ross of Langside. Therceremony was conducted by, Rev. Mr. Stuart of Whitechurch, assisted by the Rev. W. J. Watt, of Burgoyne, cousin of the bride. After congratulations the guests numbering about sixty repaired to the dining -room, where the dainty repast was served, the tables being decorated with roses and carnations. A delightful evening was spent in listen. ing to a program consisting of music, recitations and speeches and followed by various games. • Many and useful gifts were received testifying to the esteem in which the young couple aro held. Mr. and Mrs. McClenabgan left on the early train next morning for Guelph. Hamilton and other points easy. Among the guests were, Mrs. W. E. Norris, Walk- erton; Mr. and Mre. E. B. Norrish, Ot- tawa; Rev. and Mrs, Watt, Burgoyne; Mr. and Mrs, Dobie Wingbam, R Bar - hour, Brandon, Man.; Mr. and Mrs. A. Barbour, Lucknow; R Anderson and family; St. Augustine; Hugh Kerr and Miss Mary, Belgrave. l4 Erlg Cies IN if<wd with life. J. W. Mrs. r. Steinmillar visited weekwit b frleade in Walkerton Inst *eek. Mre. L. Shire and little daughter Alma returned from Port Elgin: last , Mr. Wni, Montgomery of Toronto is renewing old friendships in and South of town, Mr, and Mrs, IL V. Ilolmes spent Sunday with the formers father and eistere in Lucknow, Mr. and Mre. J. D. Millar of Morris- bank visited on Thursday with Mr, and Mrs. H. V. Holmes, The Township Council held their firEt meeting for the year on Monday in the Township Hall, and notwith- standing the very severe storm all the members were present. The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian Church held their ,Tanuary meeting at the home of Mre. J. W. Edgar, Atter she business was transacted, tea was served to the ladies, their husbands and friends, and a social evening spent. Mrs, Wylie, sr„ of Turnberry, moved her household goods last Friday into the house formerly owned by Mrs, Lowash, Mre, Wylie and Mrs. Chas, Findlay have purchased this beautiful residence and intend living there to - get her. We welcome Mre. Wylie to our town. Culross. Oa Taursday evening of last week the members of the Culross Council and over two hundred friends of Mr, and. Mrs. Geo. Falconer gathered at their home to do honor to Mr. Falconer, who isretiring from municipal life. Mr. Falconer has served in the municipal Council for 12 years, the last three years being Reeve and bis numerous friends wished to show their apprecia- tion of his faithful services. Mr, and Mrs. Falconer were taken completely by surprise as they had no intimation of the happy event, The address was read by Mr. Ed. Kuntz, the Reeve -elect and the presentation of a. beautiful Morris chair to Mr. Falconer was made by Mr, D: McCormick, who had the honor of nominating Mr. Falconer for the 12 years he served in the Ooun oil. The presentation of a leather up holstered rocking chair to Mrs. Fal- coner wasmade by Mrs. A. McKenzie. Mr. Falconer on behalf of himself and wife thanked their friend,' for their kind remembrance. After the presen- tation Mr. Wm. Case was elected as chairman and an excellent program was rendered, which included addres- ses by Reeve•elect Kuntz, Jas. Arm- strong, John McCrea, Saml, Burchill,' Andrew McKague of Culross and D, McDonald of Wingham. The ladies provided an abundant supply of re- freshments and after the program the party enjoyed dancing until "broad daylight." All present will not soon forget the happy night spent with Mr. and Mrs. Falconer and all joined in wishing them many more years of health, happiness and prosperity. The following is a copy of the address :— To Mr. George Falconer, Reeve of Culross Dear Sir : Your many friends in the Township of Culross, consisting of members and ex members of the Municipal Council of Culross, your support era for so many years and also your neighbors amongst whom you have live d for so many years, having beard of your voluntary retirement from the Raeve• ship. %moot permit yon to do ea with- out conveying to you some expression of our .se;terion end regard. 1 During your long herrn pus member of our Townehlp Council—nine yeare as Councillor and three yeare ae Reeve —you have 'discharged the duties of your position in a manner quite loathe, factory to the ratepayers. In your capacity as a public servant you have at ail times been fluted, for your hon- esty, fairness and good judgment and your devotion to public duty. The public money entrusted to your charge has been honestly expended, and efficiency in public service, with due regard to economy, bee ever been your watchword. As a friend and neighbor you have always been kind and .oblig- ing ever willing at all times to lend a helping hand and to aid in times of sickness and distress, and we trust that you and family may long be spar- ed to dwell amongst us. As a slight token of rememheranre we would ask of you and Mrs. Falcon- er to accept of us these "Easy Chairs" trusting that in there use you both may find solace and comfort in the de- clining years of life. That the continued blessings of a Divine Providence may for many years be bestowed upon yourself, your es- teemed wife and your dear children is the earnest and heartfelt wish of all. Signed on behalf of your friends. Angus McKenzie, Donald McCormick, Andrew McKague, Will Case, Samuel Burchell. Culross, Co, Bruce, Jan. 8, 1014. Card of Thanks. Circumstances prevented me last week from tendering my sincere thanks to the electors of Morris for the grand support given me on Jan 5th for the Reeveship. Though unsuccessful I will always be willing to co-operate with either, town- ship or Council to the best interest of both. Yours very truly 0, G. CAMPBELL. Meeting of the Huron County Council.. The Oonnoil of the Corporation of the County of Huron will meet in the Council Chamber, in the Town of God- erich, on Tuesday the 27th day of Jan , 1914, at the hour of 8 o'clock. Accounts against the County, requiring settle- ment, must be placed with the Clerk before .this date. Dated at. Goderioh, Jan 12th, 1914. W. LANE, Clerk. • MAIL CONTRACT. SEALED TENDERS addressed to tho Postmaster General, will be received at Otte, wa until Noon, on Friday, tho 20th day of February, 1914. for the conveyance of Ms Majesty s Mails on a proposed eontraot for four years, six times per week each way, be - Breen Goderioh and Lucknow, from the 1st of April next. Printed notices containing fur- theryinformation as to conditions of proposed contract may be seen and blank forms of Ten- der"may be obtained at the Post Offioo of Goderich and Lucknow and other route offi- ces, and at the office of tito Post Office inspec- tor at London G. C. ANDERSON, Superintendent. Post Office Department, Mail Service Eranob. Ottawa, 9th January, I914. 19.21. Look! Look! HANNA & CO. We offer for sale for one week only our entire stock of Ladies', Men's, Boys' and Children's Coats. Fur collared Coats, and Mink collared Coats, with quilted lin- ings, at the reduced price of twenty five per cent off. We have a big stock to show you of up-to-date Coats, in all sizes. Do not miss this chance as we know we can suit you. Mr. Cowle, of the House of Hob- berlin, will be here January four- teenth and fifteenth to take Special Orders for Suits and Overcoats for Winter and Spring. HANNA & CO. Phone 70. s STOCK READUCTION SALE OF Winter Goods and Felt Goods Also .$2000 worth of Boots and Shoes This Sale began on Saturday last, January 10th, and will end an Saturday, February 7th, inclusive $1500.00 worth of heavy winter rubbers and felt goods at 75 cents on the dollar, or in other words one- quarter off the regular price. $2000.00 SURPLUS STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES at 70c on the dollar. We wish to be plainly understood regarding the boots and shoes we are offering at this extremely low price. These are not the newest goods we have—some have been in stock for six months and some for one year but none of them would be called old goods and every pair will give. satisfaction. The lot consists of all kinds namely $5.00 shoes for men at $3.50 per pair $4.00 shoes for women and men for $2.80 per pair $3.00 shoes for women and men for$2.10 per pair $2.00 shoes for women and men for $1.40 per pair $1.00 shoes for children for .70 per pair Also shoes for girls and boys at the same low price --=-namely, 70 cents on the dollar. This is a strictly cash sale. Positively no credit at sale prices W. H. WpILLIS & GO.• WINGHAM T'")111