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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1915-10-14, Page 8Page Eight smatammensw FALL and WINTER ..Clghing Needs.. Coatings in heavy Blanket Cloth, Naps and Velvets, suitable fYr women and children at 60c., 75c. and $1.50 yd. Fall Dress Goods and Trimmings Our Dress Goodsland Suitings in Serges and Gaberdines, plain Velvets in black, browns, checks and corded velvets, prices 50c., 60c., 75c., $1.25 yd. Children's Coats Are made in the same materials and same styles as our ladies Fall Mantles, We have to show you many stylish coats for Children, all sizes at $3.50, $4.50, $6, $7.50 Men's Department We call your attention to our Men's wear, in a good assortment and rip -to -date lipes-Wolthausen Hats, Art Suits and Overcoats, W. G. and R. Shirts, Stanfield's Underwear, Carhart's Overalls. We take Special Orders for Lad- ies' and Gentlemen's Ready-to-wear Garments we do not carry in stock, or any other article in our many lines you may require. Special attention is given t000ur Mail Orders and orders cal efully filled. , POTATOES WANTED Butterio k Patterns are the leading Patterns to su't a I IIANNA & co. 1 1 Wanted! Chickens, Hens and Ducks (LIVE OR DRESSED) THE WM. DAVIES CO., Ltd. PHONE 156 TRE WINGRAM ADVANCE MOH SCHOOL FIELD DAV The eighth annual Field Dap of the Wingbam .HighSchool was held on the school campus on Friday, Oot. 8.13. The weather was not very favorable as it was quite cold in the forenoon and rained somewhat in the afternoon, The program of .sports was however up to the standard and the events ware contested a e keenly as ever. Due to the rain in the afternoon the program for the boys' events was not quite completed, but the postponed events will be run off this week son e evening after school when the cham- pionship will be finally decided. The namesof the winners in the respective events are given below. The winner of the Senior Girl. championship was Gertie Bone with 28 points, and the winner of the Jun- ior Girls' championship was Phyllis Johns with 20 points. Miss Gertie Bone is to be congratulated ae she won the Junior Girls' medal last year, BOYS' EVENTS Hurdle ,race, Sr. -John Campbell, Wm. Wallace, Frank Moore. Hurdle race, Jr. -Pat. Holmes, Nor- man Wightman, Neil McLean. Stand broad jump, Sr. ---Wm. Wal- lace 8 ft. 111 ins., John Campbell, Gor- don Rintoul. Stand broad jump, Jr. -Pat. Holmes 8 ft. 2 ins., Norman Wightman, Rich- ard Thomson. Run bro3d jump, Sr. -Joe Stepon 16 fr. 4e ins,, Gordon Rintoul, John Camp- bell. Run broad jurup, Jr, -Pat. Holmes 14 ft. 0 ins , Norman Wightman, How• and McDonald. Quarter mile run, Sr. -Gordon Rin- toul 1 min. 8} sec , John Campbell, Wm. Wallace. Q tarter mile run, Jr. -Pat. Holmes 1 min. 13:1 sec., Norman. Wightman, Howard McDonald. Hop, step, jump, Sr. -Wm. Wallace 31 ft. 6 inches, Alvin Cameron, Joe Stepon. Hop, step, jump, Jr. -N or m a n Wightman 31 ft. 8 ins. Pat, Holmee, John Nicholls. One mile wale, Sr. -Wm. Wallace 8 min. 54 rec., Gordon Rintoul, Victor Johnston. One mile walk, Jr. -Pat. Holmes 11 min., John Nicholls, Charlie Isard. Putting shot, Sr, -John Campbell 29 ft. 10 ine., Harold Robinson, Hugh McMillan. Putting shot, :ir.-Pat. Holmes 21 ft, 6 ins., Robert Scott, Hermon Nethery. Sack race -Harry Armetrong, John Nicholle, Charlie l.sard. Four•legged race -Johnston, Stepon, Thompson; McDonald, Pocock, Arm- strong; Thomson, Penrose, McPher- son, Hundred yd. daeb, Sr. -John Camp• bell1la sec., Wm. Wallace, Harold Thompson. Hundred yd. dash, Jr, -Pat, Holmes 13 sec., Norman Wightman, Richard Thompon, - High jump, Sr. -Arthur Shaw 4 ft. 8 ins., Alvin Cameron, Wm. Wallace. Throwing l aseball, Sr. -H er m a n Hall 1'79 ft. 10 ins„ Joe Stepon, Charlie Fowler. Throwing baseball, Jr. Pat. Holmes 100 ft., ,H.tward McDonald, Neil Mc- Lean. Mile run, Sr. -Wm. Wallace 6 min, 24 sec., Charlie Fowler, Harold Thomp- son. Mile run, Jr. -John Nicholls 6 min - 50 sec., Howard McDonald, Robert Scott. Relay race won by Form IV. Bicycle Tilting -Donald McKenzie, Theo McDonald, Wilfred Jacques. Junior high jump, pole vaults and tug of war have been postponed. GIRLS' EVENTS Hundred yard dash, Sr, -Florence Barber 15 sec„ Gertie Bone, Florence Deacon. Hundred yard d as h, Jr. -Phyllis Johne 15 sec., Mae Bone, Ruby Hewer. Throwing baseball, Sr.-Gertie Bone 140 ft., Norma Nicholson, Florence Barber. Throwing baseball, Jr,-L'zzie Mc - Segue 93 ft., Giadye Webb, Rose Weller. Needle race, Sr.-Gertie Bone, Annie Williamson, Margaret Perrie. Needle race, Jr. -Phyllis Johns, Ag- nes Devereaux, Mae Bone. Three-legged race -G. Bone, I, Scott; A, Cummins, A. Devereaux; F. Dea- con, M.' Walters. Quarter mile walk, Sr, -Hazel Noble 2 min. 2) sec„ Gertie Bone, Myrtle Walters. Quarter mile walk, Jr. -Mae Bone 2 min 30 sec., Vera Davidson. Archery contest, Sr. -Florence Dea- con 5, Annie Williamson 1. Archery contest, Jr. -Francis Lock - ridge 4, Alice Hibbert 1. Basket ball game -Myrtle Walter's team, 10; Norma Ilibbert'a team. 11. Egg race, Sr.-0hriety R ebertson, Myrtle 'Walters, Irene Scott. Egg race, Jr. -Victoria Paterson, Ruby Hewer, Vera Davidson. Driving nail, ' r. -Florence Deacon, Gertie Bone, Irene Allen, Driving nail, Jr. -Victoria Paterson, Rose Weiler, Ruby Hewer. Relay race won by Form TI. Throwing basket ball, Sr. -Florence Deacon 52 ft., Gertie Bone, .Irene Scott. Belgrave Miss Grace Ferguson, assisting Sup- erintendent of Niagara Falls General Hospital, is spending her holidays with her parents, W. H. and Mrs. Ferguson. Rev. Mr. Turner of Blyth, took the preparatory service for Rev. A. M. Boyle last Thursday. As there was no service in the Methodist Church last Sunday a good number took in the Anniversary ser• vices at Brick Church. Services in Knox Church will be postponed next Sunday on account of the Anniversary in the Methodist Church, Rev. Mr. Johnston of Ethel, its the preacher. A tea -meeting will be held on Monday night.'• Miss IreneeCIegg spent Thanksgiving IA her home. She is teaching at Ingersoll. Miss Elizabeth D. Ferguson has gone to Toronto, where she is attending the Faculty of Education, We are glad to see Mrs. Wm. Wray recovering from the accident which she received last winter sufficient to get around with the aid of a crutch, Mies Guilfoyle of Teeswater, is spending the holiday with her broth' r. lir. Guilfoyle, in the village, Those who had the privilege of hating Dr. Matt on speak in Knox Charch on Tuesday had a rare treat. She made a good impression On her audience as wan evidenced by the per- sonal teetimory of many who were present. She presented the need of tloepel to the people of India where she worked for ten years as a profes nor in a Medical College, and also set f .rth chants of the lied 'Cross Society, •he baing identified with this work at' present. After the program a social hour was spent over a cup of tea in the basement. A new coal furnace has been instal- led in Knox Church. The Women's Missionary Societ y of the Methodist Church will motor to Lucknow this week to attend their annual District meeting. Mr. Oliver Andersen, Dr. and Mre. Guilfoyle and Cameron Geddes took a trip to Teeswater last Sunday in Mr. Anderson'e car. Mrs. Richard Wightman of San- dusky, Mich., attended the funeral of her niece, Mies Annie Johnson, last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. 3. Solar of Ingersoll are visiting at J. McGu're's. `Mrs. Granger of London, is visiting at D. Sproat's. Mr, and Mre. A. Hodder of Dor- chcs':er, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Rountree o" London, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. 3, A. Brandon during the holi- days. Clayton Procter hue returned to his duties in Ottawa, The Farmers club meeting on Tues- day the 19.11, Sorry to report Mre. Mc0fannaghan lead to go back to the hospital, bit hope for her speedy recovery aid return to her home. Mre, 3.11 Fells and Mise Scott at• tended the funeral of the late Mrs. Iiabkirk in Goderich th'e week. C rnetipated women find Rexatl 0... deciles a gentle, natural laxative. S .id only by J. W. McKtb .oiY, The it *all S:ort ,100, 25e and 50o boxes, Throwing basket ball, Jr. -Anna Cummins 46 ft. Rose Weiler, Rea Currie. Throwing and catching ball for 3 min. -Myrtle Walters and Florence Deacon, 80; Anna Cummins and Bessie Campbell, 87. Sack race, Sr.-Ttene Scott, Gertie Bone, Marjorie Harrison, Sack race, Jr. -Phyllis Johns, Viet toric Paterson, Mae Bone, Potato rate, Sr.-Fiorence Deacon, Ctertie Bone, Hazel Noble. Potato race, Jr, ---Phyllis John s• Margaret P:p sr,Mae Bone. G n"eful walk-AnneCamming, An. na "Stuart, Rum Weiler. Tug of vat won by lima"garet Perrie'e team. MMM1!VM'•W V W MM/VAI Church hews SALVATION ARMY The Thirty -Third Annual Congress of the Salvation Army in Canada will beheld in Toronto from Tuesday, Oct. 12th., to Wednesday, Oct, 20:b„ with Commissioner Richards in command, Private gatherings have been ar- ranged for the first four days, which will be lettended by the officers of the Army from all Ontario Corps and Inetitutione, Special railroad fares of single fare return can be secured from all pointe in Ontario upon asking the Local agent for a Standard Certificate, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev, Mr. Little of t ietowel, has at cepted the gall of the St. Helens and Lanes congregation and his induction will take place at St. Helene on Mon- day, Olt. 25th. Regular services will be heid in St. Andrews' Presbyterian Church on Sabbath day. The pastor, Rev. D. Perrie, will preach at both services, A Sacred Cantata entitled "The Rolling Seasons", will be given in the Church on Monday evening at eight o'clock. Doors open at seven thirty. Silver collection at the door and the procaede will be given to the Rad Grose Fund. The annual '.Thank Offering" meet- ing of the Women's Miseionary S.aciety will be held in the lecture room of the Church on Friday afternoon, Opt, 15 h plies Rennie of New Hamburg will address the meeting. Please take note that the hour has been changed and the meeting is now called at 2 o'clock instead of 3 o'clock as previously an. pounced. BAPTIST CHURCH Mr, J. Marshall of McMaster Uni- versity will preach in the Baptist church on Sunday next. METHODIST CHURCH Regular services will be held in the Methodist church next Lord's Day at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m, when the pastor, Rev. J. W. Hibbert will preach at both services. Morning subject, "The cry of our neighbor." Eveningeubject, "The Kaiser or Christ." Good music. All are welcome. Rev. Mr. Parnaby of Belgrave, preached in the Methodist Church on Sunday evening and was listened to very attentively. Rev. Mr. llibbert preached anniversary eorvices in the Brick church on the Belgrave circuit, CHURCH OF ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE Next. Sunday will le "Children's Day" throughout the Canadian church. Instead of the usual Sunday School. the scholars will assemble in the church for service at 3 30. Parents and friends are invited to attend this service. The Rector will preach at the morn- ing service on "The Training of the Child," and in the evening on "The Sunday School in relation to the Church," Holy Communion next Sunkty 'at 8.30 a.m. Whitechurch Mr. H. H. Parker spent Sunday with friends in Wingham: On Sunday, Oct. 31, the -anniversary setvices in connection with Langeide Presbyterian church will be held. Rev. James Wileon of Toronto will preach. Next Sabbath, Oct. 17, anniversary services will be conducted in the Meth• odist church, when Rev. Mr. Parnaby of Belgrave will preach at 2 30 and 7.30 pan. On Monday evening a harvest home supper and entertainment will be given, when addresses will be de- livered by Rev. J. W. Hibbert, Wing - ham, and Rev. Mr. Garbutt, of Luck - now. Musical eelections will be given by the church choir; Mrs. W. Joynt of Lucknow, and Mrs. 0. Middleten; also readings by Mies Mitchell, Wingham. Tea will be served from six to eight. Adwiesion 35c, and 20e. The annual Thank -offering meeting of the W. M. S. will be held in the Presbyterian church on Thurs. even- ing, Oct. 14, when Miss Rennie of New Hamburg, president of the Stratford Presbyterial, will address the meeting. All are cordially invited to be present. The Guild meeting on Sunday even- ing was led by Wm. Henry, when the subject was "The Finns in Canada." The evening service in the Presby- terian church will be withdrawn next Sabbath on account of the annlvereary services in the Methodist church. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be dispensed in the Presbyterian church next Sabbath at the morning service. On Friday evening at eight o'clock the preparatatory service will be conducted by Rev. Crawford Tate, Bluevale. Preparatory service will be held in the Prfsbytetlan church on Friday evening at 8 o'clock, and in the after. noon at 2 80 at Lan gside. when Rev. Crawford Tate of Bluevale,will preach. The Bluevale Woman's Institute will meet at the home of Mre.Jabn Spew, let line of of Morris, on Thureday afternoon of this week. A patriotic 'concert under the beue- picee of the Literary Society, will be held in Whitechurch Presbyterian church shade, as last year, on Friday evening, Oct. 22, at 8 o'clock, A splendid program has been arranged, consisting of instrumental and vocal Murat, reading. etc, In connection with this a drill exhibition will again be given thie year by Capt. Carrick, It will be somewhat different from last year, but will still be even More inter. eating, Major J. 0. Tolmle, M. P. P,, of Windsor and others, will speak on this occasion. Those who attended last year will be able to testify to the aucceee of Whitechurch Patriotic Con. oelte, Come and bring your Maids. ICH RTSTIE'SI GROCERY PHOOCERflE 69 I 9tob opens q p.0. I 1 CorneHere 1 for IGood Teas 1 i 40c., 50c., 60c. a lb. 1 e •011111teai-.IMME111111111/a11WOO• PATRIOTIC NOTES The annual • mer tang was held on Friday afternoon, Oct. 8.h, with a large attendance. Reports from the officers gave a very clear idea of the amount of the good work that has been done. The total value of shipments to the Red Cross Society during the past six months ie thirteen hundred and ninety dollars besides eight hundred and thirty dollars in cash raised for Patriotic purposes. There have been eleven hundred and seventy-four pairs of Socks knitted in the whole year. Seven hundred and fifty-nine pairs in the latter half of the year. Also five hundred and twenty- three dozen bandages of twenty-two miles of bandages rolled. The election of offioers resulted ae follows: President, Mrs. Redmond ; Vice president, Mre. Wilson ; Secretary. Mrs. H. Campbell; treasurer., Mrs Greer; representatives on the execu- tive, Mrs. Gray, Mrs, Evans, Mrs Campbell, Mrs. Pugb, Mies Feseant, Mre. Tyndall. Mts. Cosens, Mrs. Black- hall, Mrs. Forgie, Mrs, Phalen, Mrs. Stone. The regular day for meeting will be the fleet Friday of every month at 3 30 in the council chamber. A special meeting is called for next Saturday afternoon, Oct. 16.h at 3.30 in the council chamber. Mr. Cowell, organist, is presenting a cantata entitled "The Rolling Season", in the Presbyterian church on Monday evening, Oct. 18th, Proceeds in aid of the Red Gross work. A silver collect- ion will be taken up. The collection of fruit is to be made Oct. 18th. and 19h. Will all those who have fruit send to the Council Ohamb' ber those days, jams, jellies, preserved fruit, marmalade, all you can spare. Do not forget the date, Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 18:h. and 19th. We beg to acknowledge this week cotton from Mrs. R. McGee. 10 yds., from Mr, M. L. Frye 30 yde„ from Mrs. 0. S, Blackball 35 yds., from a friend 5 yds, Cash for our treasury from Mise Roland $1. Our knitters will be especially pleas- ed to note the number of socks men- tioned above, Particular attention is called to this item. Art Exhibition Coming The public will have an opportunity of seeing two hundred paintings by the world's most renowned artists in the Council Chamber, Wingham, Oct. 27, 28, 29. This exhibit is to be held under the auspices of W. P. S. staff. In addition to the pictures shown, addresses will be given and a musical program rendered. Exhibit open 4, 0, 7, 9. Admission 10e. off To Trecches Again Pte, deorge Roberson, who came back from the trenches about two months ago, went to London recently, passed a medical examination and was accepted by Col. Shannon for duty again. He will leave here en the 14th of this month. He states he is feeling fine, and thinks he will be able to do more good work. He is ggoingg direct t to the trenches with his own unit. He is now waiting for hie passports from Ottawa, and as soon as he receives them he will leave. assessas MARRIED CLARIC-WIIITEHEAD-In Clinton on Oct. Orb., Mrs. Jos, Whitehead of Clinton, to Mr. Melvin J. Clark, a prominent farmer of Hullett town- ship. Rev. C. Harper officiated, HIGGINS-MorEATT-InTurnberry, at the home of t bride'a mother, on Friday. Sept, 220d by the Rev, Mr. Wesley, of. Wroxeter, Jennie, youngest daughter of the late David Moffatt to Vernon Higgins, of Tor- onto. BORN KELLY --In Turnberry, .Oct. 4'h., to Mr. and Mrs, Jno. A. Kelly, a daugh- ter, Buxtcxf11.L•-In Turnberrb, On Oct obsr let, to Mr. and Mrs. Win. I3urehill, a eon, BAILEY -1n Wingham, cit Monday, Oct, lltb, to Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Bailey, a son, STANIAIY.4t Purple Grove, on Tues. day, Oct, 5th., 1915, to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Stanley, a son, Bnwlll r7-ln Wingham General Iloe, pitel, Sept. 2:ith., to Mr. and Mre' Frank Bowden, a son, • DEATH ROLL CIIArtt.ns 'T'IIOAI There passed away at Lie residence in Turnberry township, near Z-tland, on Thursday, Ootober 7th, 1015, Mr. Chas, Thorn, an old and respected resident of this district, Mr. Thom had not been in the best of health for some months but bis friends looked for his recovery. Deceased was in bis 08th year and is survived by a widow, one son, William of Auburn, and five daughters, Mre. David Johnston of Morris, Mrs, John Campbell of Wing - ham, Miss Alberta of Toronto and Misses Emma and Carrie at home, Rev, J. Ure Stewart, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Whitechurch, conducted the funeral services on Saturday. Interment took place in Wingham cemetery. A large con- course of friends paid their last re- pecte to an honored friend. ANNIE MARGARET JOHNSON After a severe illness of about three weeks' duration, Annie M, Johnson, second daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Henry Johnson, of the 5th. line of Morris, passed to her Eternal Home on Wednesday, Oct. 6.13. Deceased was a sufferer from cerebro spinal men- ingitie and was in her 23ed. year. The funeral was held to Trinity cemetery, Blyth, on Friday afternoon and was largely attended. The sympathy of the entire cone• munity is extended • to the sorrowing family. Mies Josephine Johnson of the Wingham High School is a sister of the deceased, The pall bearers were Messrs. Coop- er and Gilbert Nethery, Willie Brydg. es, Bert. Bradburn, Bert, Williams and Gordon Walsh. The floral decorations testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held, Rev, Mr. Dymond of Wingbam, conducted the impressive funeral ser- vice of the Church of England. MARY BLANCHARD The funeral took place to Wingbam cemetery on Saturday of one of the pioneers of Wingham in the person of Mrs, Mary Blanchard, who died on Wednesday at the ripe old age of 82, Her husband, Mr, William Blanchard, predeceased her borne years ago. De- ceased bad lived for some time with her daughter, Mrs. A. Green, Scott St, from whose residence the funeral was held on Saturday to Wingham ceme- tery. Rev. 3. W. Hibbert, pastor of Methodist Church conducted the ser- vices at the house and grave. JAMES W. CRUIC SHANK The death occurred in Wingham on October lltb. of Mr, James W. Cruick- shank, aged 52 years. D.c-a el w.s born in Morrie township where be resided until moving to Wingham a few years ago. He is survived by a widow and four children, also his mother, four brothers and four sisters. The funeral took place from his late residence on Scott St., Wedneeday afternoon, to Wingham cemetery. CROMBIE DALLAS A highly respected resident of 'town answered his last call on Thanksgiv- ing day, in the person of Mr. 0, Dallas. He was for some years roadmaster on the G. T.' R , but had been living retired for several years on Centre S+, Deceased was in his 790h year. Mrs. Dall6ts predeceased him several years ago. He leaves to mourn the loss of a kind father, Mrs. J. Ball, Armstrong, B. 0„ and Mrs. Hamlyn, London; also four sone, R. J. Dallas of Winnipeg; J. 0. Dallas, Buffalo; Will, of Winni- eg, and D ivid at hones. Deceased was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church and a staunch liberal in politica. Rev, D. Perrie will conduct the funeral services on Thursday afternoon. The pallbearers will be Messrs. R. Vanstone, H. Davis, 3, S. Morgan, 0. 0. Munroe, 0, Knechtel and A. E, Smith, Bluevale. Mre. Jno. King left on Monday for a couple of months visit with relat- ives at Regina. Mrs. and Dr. R. Stewart are visiting friends in the village. Miss M. Stewart of Bowling Green, was home for the holiday. Mr. Thomas Stewart visited relatives at London last week, Mrs. David Jewitt spent the holiday with relativee at Dobbington, Mr. Robt, Thomas of Torontp, was home for over Sunday. Mise L, Holmes of Stratford, and Mise L. Pocock of Toronto, spent Thanksgiving with Mre. A. Holmes, Mre. Martin Masters of Toronto, is at present visiting her eon, James. Miss L. Wilburn was home for a few days holidays this week. Mrs, Sheriff and Mre. Ball of Tor- onto, are at present visiting Mrs, R. Muegrove. Anniversary services In the Meth- odist church next Sunday. Rev. Oon• way of Auburn, will preach at 11 a, m. and 7 p, w. Our teacher, Mr. Winch, attended the teacher's convention at Seaforth on Friday and spent the week end at his home in Paaibley. Mr, S. Pane shipped a car of hogs on Wednesday. Mr. W. H, Raney ;who has been attending 1r mother at Gerrie, bas returned biline. Mr; Itobt, Masters is spending a few days this week at his home 1n Toron- to. MIs* Agnes Aitchison is at present visiting relatives at Guelph, MIes Irene McEwen spent a few days at Toronto this week. Mie, Barbara Thynne of Palmerston ettetet Sunday wit her sister, Mrs. Thos. Stewart. Mrs. trimmer of IBthel, and Mrs. Harkness teom Alberta, are visiting Mrs, E. Muegrove, NEW SHOES FOR MEN i New shapes that are both classy and sensible. Prices very reasonable, in fact you can, buy the best that is from us, the very latest in shape and style, anu in the very best Pat- ent Colt, Russia Tan Caf or Gun. Metal Calf $5 and $5.50 a pair Take a look in our' South window or better still come in and look. W. H. WILLIS Sole Agent FOR F'or The LADIES SHOW' • 4.44.4• •• s`.••O•; • ••O•;••j• ••;•••O•;s•;••;••;••;•yr• O• •O• e• •• '•• ••;. ;.•;••;•, 0.;.• •• •• •• •• ••;•• •• .•;••; Five-Passellger Touring Car Model 83 .4 ._• ._• •_. O• •?. $1050. f. o. b. Hamilton 35 horsepower motor, Electric Starting and lighting, Tires, 33 by 4 inches, non skid in rear, Full streamline body, High tension 'magneto ignition, Left band drive, Demountable rims (one extra rim) f. o. b. Deep divan upholstery, 'Hamilton $1050. 10010101110001, This car is at home in any company. Sold by L. KENNEDY Wingham, Ontario. Blyth Misses Campbell of Wingham,'visit- ed friends in town during the week. A largo number from town attended the fowl supper at Londesboro, Mon- day night. Anniversary services will be hold in the Methodist Church, on Sunday, Oct, 19th. Rev. Walter Rigsby a former pastor will be the speaker. That Blyth Fall Fair has lost none of its excellence and none of its popu- larity was shown by the large crowd on Wednesday. The splendid exhibi• tion deserves all praise. The officers have fully accomplished their amble tions to the satiefaction of the mem- bers. The soldiers under Captain R. R. Sloan, accompanied by the 71st pipers baud proved a big attraction to the large crowd, The exhibits in the hall were in greater quantity and nicely arranged. The apple exhibit was not so large but the q iality good. The exhibits of gents' furnishings die - played by S. 11. Gidley was good and received considerable notice from the spectators as did the display of stoves and hardware exhibited by Blackhall & Sons, this firm bas only been in bus. ineee a short time they are enterpria- ing and are bound to forge ahead. The piano competition in the hall Tuesday night was interesting, Mild- red Brown secured first prize, Birdie, Ferguson, 2nd, Helen Cummings 3rd, Mrs. McMurchie, and Mies Howson of Anhui n were the j edges. Mr. R. M, McKay's display received unstinted attention from the spectators. At 1.30 the soldiers formed In pre- cession and marched to the grounds headed by the regimental band, where 'erious.maneouvers wa re gone through under the direction of Captain Sloan Later in the day Major Dunlop and Lieut. Nesbitt of Goderieh made an appeal for recruits with the result that three enliet+ed. Owing to the rain the track was not in the best of shape but the two events came off as scheduled. The concert was a grand success financially with Captain Sloan as chairman, proceeds were donated to Red Cross Society, WEDDING BELLS BEAREN-YIELD A quiet but interesting event toric place in the Methodist parsonage on Thanksgiving day, Monday, Octobt r lltb., when Mr. Lawrence Pearen was united in marriage to Miss Lily Field. Promptly at 4 p.m. the ceremony was pertortned ty the Itev, J. W. Hibbert. Both are residents of Wingham and a host of friends wish them success on the sett pI matrimony, They Will be at home' to their friends after Novena. ber let„ at their rceidenee, corner of Josephine St. and 13 line, St. Helens. Anniversary service will be held in Sr. Helens Presbyterian Church on Oct. 24th., when Rev. Mr. Cranston of Palmerston will occupy the pulpit. Mrs. Moorehead and daughter of Brampton, are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. W, J. Todd. Mr. Jas. Hyde and son, Cecil,. left for New Ontario last Thursday. Mrs. Hogine of Lanes. is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Foran. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. R. Glynn of Glenannan, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W, J. Foran. Mr, and Mrs. Frank Todd and son, Tommy. also Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Thompson and Mrs. Edward McRob- erts spent Monday afternoon in Wingham. Fordyce The following is a list of work .that the farmere are engaged in at present cutting corn, starting to fill silos, cutting second crop of clover, sowing timothy seed and digging potatoes the potatoes are almost an entire failure as a result of blight and wet weather combined. A great many of them are small and unripe while others are rotting badly. Some farmers are finding their patches to contain such inferior samples have concluded it would only be a waste of time to dig them, Mr. Daniel O'Callaghan is at present having a well drilled, A few from this locality attended the Teeswater fair and report the beet fair of the Beason. Mise Mary McQuillan is at present visiting at Mr. Eiward Heine's, Mr, Peter Leaver has purchased a eed a 7 horse power gasoline engine for his own use in cutting corn and wood and other purposes, TAKE NOTICE Take notice that after the publication of this notice in four snccessivo issues of tho Wingham Advance (the first of which ubli. c will bo made on p Alone a o the 20th day of Sep- tember instant) the Council of tho Corpora- tion of the Town of W Ingham intends to pass a bylaw stopping or oloetng Sp that portion of tho public lane sttneto between lots 367 and 303 and lots 403 and 404 in tho Government survey in the said Town of Wingham commencing at a point dretant 13 feet southerly from the north wostry angle of said lot number 403 and thence southerly to tho northerly limit of V,etoria Street by the full width of said lane and authorizing tiro conveyance of said por- tion of said lane to Alexander Young, and in lion thereof opening up a lane or roadway across those portions of lots 402 and 403 de- scribed as follows --Commencing at a point in the westerly limit of said lot 402 distant 103 font southerly from the north West angle of said lot 403 thence southerly along tho wester- ly boundaries 0f lots 402 and 103. forty foot to a point thence easterly parallel with the southerly boundary of said lot 402, two chains and fifty links tO the westerly limit of Wil• liam Street, thenen northerly along said west - Orly limit of Wiliiana Str. of 40 feet, thence westerly parallel with the souther) limit of said lot 462, two chains and fifty licks to tho plass of beginning. And further take notice theta meeting of the said Council will ho hold at the Town i.ia11 on Monday tho 1st day of Nev. next at eight o'clock p m., at which meeting the Connell Will hear in person rr by his Counsel, solici- tor, any persou'aho claims that his land will bo .prejudicially alreetod by tate said by-law and who applies to be'hearil. Dated et Wingham this' 28th day Of 8eptent- ber,1014. Z. V. datovas, CLE1t14