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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1926-12-16, Page 6WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES • Thursday, December 16th, 1926. • Shoes, Rubbers, Goloshes, Sk . tes, Skate Shoes, Felt House Boots, Leggings, Leather To ped. Rubbers, Etc. . USEFUL GIFTS MAKE SENSIBLE VelitrnPN 410.4 RUBBERS ARE VERY NECES- SARY FOR WET AND STORMY WEATHER They are always an acceptable Gift. 9106,ONS LIGHTNING I I LTCU MILITARY LEGGINGS For Men and Boys make an ideal gift. ANKLE SUPPORTS SLIPPERS ARE SUITABLE FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREYg . Large Variety. Are very ne- cessary for ea- sy skating.,; SPATS FOR MEN COMBINE COMFORT AND NEATNESS They make a much appreciated Gift. HOCKEY SHOES FOR WOMEN, MEN, GIRLS AND BOYS Make a most acceptable Xmas Gift. Our selection is large and varied. OXFORDS MAKE A VERY FINE GIFT FOR YOUR SISTER, MO- THER OR DAUGHTER You will please her with a good pair of these. OVERGAITERS FOR WOMEN Make an acceptable Christmas Gift. FELT SLIPPERS IN MANY KIND FOR WOMEN, GIRLS AND CHILDREN Good 'Selection to Choose From FINE 'SHOES FOR BOYS AND MEN Are always in, place as Xmas Gifts. We make these at our place of busi- ness, and the middle ' man's profit is there- fore eliminat- ed. They keep the legs dry and warm. ATS OUNCES 1,6GHTFR & STRQNcgR AUTOMOBILE SKATES MAKE THE IDEAL GIFT' FOR GIRLS',. • BOYS, WOMEN. AND MEN Girls and Boys -apprec- iate them very highly. OVERSHOES FOR MEN GIVE COMFORT ANP WARMTH We have them in all kinds and qualities. 41 -ne- Zipper Goloshes for Women a d his, and Goloshes for Children area nille COMFORT SHOES FOR MOTHER OR GRANDMOTHER Always bring good cheer, THE SHOE STORE swasirsestammaramsgasseseraussaanso ap , reciiafed Gilt. Phoi3e 129, Wiragharn LEATHER TOPPED RUBBERS FOR THE BOYS Are a most acceptable gift. They keep the feet dry and warm. "es sa Ear We a elel 11, W 11.211 ere. No. 651 An especial Blucher Ox ford model for young men. Full balloon toe easy to walk in—easy to look at. for the young men who are setting the styles, we sell Invictus Shoes. Novelty, 'distinction, character —the niceties of correct appearance - the attractiveness of something absolutely new eware found in Invictus Shoes. THE ST' '[oo» &tr zeiarp, .44904. Gre ax :Ager for Wimighatti, • CHRISTMAS= -NOT XMA$ Child's Sweater T•st Miss Susan I n earck, It has been'an annual self-imposed ,Child's Hat -Mrs. J. D. I'�ecroft. task of some conscientious newspaper Child's Dress --Miss Else Wight - paragraphers to call attention of the man, • public at large that the 25th day of Milking Stool — est -Scott Patterson, December --Christ's birthday—should _ _ ._ be spelled Christmas, and not abbrev- iated to Xmas. We recognize that this is a busy age and an abbreviation here and .there' lops off 'a valuable second or two of our so valuable time and leaves us that much' more titne to indulge in doing nothing, but it's :a might cheap way of saving a lead p encil •o spell ell it Xmas. If we p are to remember that Christmas is the day. on which' our Saviour was born, then we should connect Christ with the day by spelling it properly. IOtherwise we might easily drift into J the belief that the "X" represents' a ten dollar bill, signifying the money , end of the gift -giving 'business and i that the whole affair was arranged by the clever -"boomer" to create a. i busy buying and selling season. Each f year sees fewer people spelling.' it; ' Xmas. Let's drop it altogether. IAll gifts are well taken care of, and delivered when you want them from -A. J. Walker. A two dollar bill, will send the 'Ad- vance -Times to your address every week for fifty-twoweeks, or to your son or daughter, now living tniles a- way from the old home. Would they. appreciate it as a'Christmas present. See our . floor lamps and dainty tables -- A. J. Walker, WHITECHURCII Mrs Wm. Robinson left on Tues- day to visit het son, Dr. Harold Rob- inson of Walkerton, The 'Whitechurch United. Chttrch are holding their Christmas tree con- cert on Tuesday, Dec, at. A good programme is being prepared. The bazaar held in the basement on Friday last was a decided' success. The following were the prize win- ners of the special prizes which were given at the bazaar; Men's Mitts... est 'Mrs. Geo. McCicn- aghan, and Mrs. Frank Henry. Children's ,Mitts xst MrS. Win. Bar- bour; and Mrs. M.c Ross. Best dressed doll rst Miss Kath'' leen Terrill, and Miss Adams. Best Infant's Dress - rsf Ti rte Moore, 2nd Beatrice 5chtlston, Maki ViantSE atnd Garnet Farrier, 3rd Jim Fal- , Jim Falconer, and Garnet Farrier. • 'Best Rope Halter—Johnston Moore. ClockkeShelf—Mr's. co , ray. Best Dog Collar—Tom Morrison. rs. Win. . Mowbray. Bird House—rot Wm. Mowbray, and Mr• At Reid is under the flr.'s care at present. We hope for a Russel Gaunt. a speedy recovery. Handiest Piece of Woodwork — x. t sp i. estern Canada t<; sur yy ,�. ' �'`•i�«'•�i�v,�'.s`"�lr"��`�:h"P„rr'.''�v+ �ti *:1 1. southern Alberta, where John Coerlits settled. 2. ivory, who at the ale at 12 years oared for a fate,** e[ eta. 3. Dave Krunflfl,ll Known. gym reed Tesa Ceerintt and the mato sward by Dave ohn Coerlitz was, in the Russian Imperial Army eo when the Czar still ruled. He was a musician and a farmer and while played he an orchestra ohiis fa was happy a farm, a mountain retreat in the east of Russia near Seratta. The municipality was crowded, the land allotment small and profits the same. John Coerlitz was successful but not content. There cattle a letter one day from his cousin who had come rairie�`lin ands,9of good told s with high t aetches of p. wages, and of how he had Co'a'ls to Canada not know- ing a word of English,Yet had had no trouble in find- ing work. "Why eyutd make tr ad get ahead in this new country," the letter too, Coerlitz wyssingle and inspired wtew ith left R118814n an{joined his cousin. Ie id net laity la nd at once „hut went to work in the Canadian Paeiiie Railway's roundhouse and began to sate. During this time he married one of his own country women and Joined his cousin in Southern Alberta. Land was cheap and a good start was made. Naturally there were hard years at first; new hand to break and a house and barn to sate feces. Witt thrift this WAS, accomplished. Five°'children were born to John Coerlitz and his wife, three boys and two girls. While the e ller tf as OAa habg; the mother died and Jahn C life with five motherless ehildren in a new country. With courage characteristic of pioneers of the land Mary., the oldest girl, but twelve years of age; stopped in and took charge of the household. They had a small organ which Coerlitz played and taught Mary to 'play. Years passed., That is over eight years ago now. Mary is herself married to Dave Knunnn, a prosperous son of a Rnndsian :pioneer who settled in the West 29 years ago. Tom, .john ;Coerlitr's eldest son, is interested in engines and reeently bought a second had tractor and went to different farinsc breaking' land. elle intends to buy araid separator, which with his. engine, will complete his threshing outfit. Ile will likely pay for it with this year's wages, John- Ooerlitz, the father, is proud oi` his familys att 0414 for and wellssitoeked,adaand ya�fine tat, has Andnm ho bas the assurance of a bright future for hiniself and his family who are growing to maturity With ent term« intelligene'o eked health, its their pulseless a#se