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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance, 1923-12-13, Page 7eet Thursday Dee, 3th., x923, LAU ADVANCE emosiommassm••••••issiostungramiimommorsioni • elbtrry Christmas to all • a elkeerataa"--1 NM .01091 • • • 1 0- • • • 111 NECKWEAR -A pretty tie makes •a al very nice gift, big selection here at Real III Value, see them at ,.....50C, 750 and e.oci • ISARD'S . For Big Stock and Big Value in Useful Christmas GIFTS for all members 01 the family See our display of Useful Gifts in our Men's Wear and Ladies' Wear Stores. WOMEN'S WEAR STORE HANDKERCHIEFS -In great variety sold in Fancy Boxes qv, separately, Fancy Boxes at -35c, 5�c, 75c, $noo TOWELS -A large range of Fancy Turkish Towels. See our sets in Fancy Xmas Boxes FURS -Big stock of Coats, Stoles ad Chokers for Christmas Gifts, at reduced prices SCARFS AND MUFFLERS -See .our range of Silk and Wool Scarfs in the lead- ing colors, specials at _Lao, 1.25, 1.75, 2.50 HAND BAGS -See our stock of All• e Leather Bags,bestcolors_-.....e.5o, 2,00, 2.50 .•SLIPPERS -Big value in Ladies Slip- pers, see our .range of Kosey footwear at ...._..._.....-.__.._.'.25;x.39, x.65, and 2.00 COATS -A stylish Winter Coat plain or .fur trinamed.enalres aline Xmas Gift, on , sale now at Greatly.Reduced Prices ee • HOSIERY -Big value in all the best malres of Silk; Cashmere, Silk and Wool -1-loseese&-ieur-specialt-at-15c, 1.00, x.25 2.00 KIMONAS-New Stock of Kimonas and Bath Robes, pee our range at Bargain Prices , • GLOVES -See our stock of imported Gloves for Christmas trade, old- French -Kid Gloves,leng or short makes -a useful gift' Other Xmas presents are, Silks, Sweat- ers, Wool Caps,andSets, Blankets, Boudoir Caps, Camisoles, Linens, Dresser Scarfs, BabyBonnets and Robes, Lace Collars, Beads, Rugs e e• pee' ; enie- 0 0 0 0 MEN'S WEAR STORE " BRACES -Special value in Fancy Boxes, also Armbands and Garters hi Sets, or separate, prices. . 75c, Loo, 1.25 HANDKERCHIEFS -In big variety for Men and Boys, plain Eland initialed; all prices • ,COLLAR BOXES -See our range, they make a useful gift, see them 1VIUFFLERS-We have a, large stock of Silk and Wool Mufflers, see our values to 2.50 • CLOTHING --Big stock to choose from see our New Madels in Suits and Overcoats for Menand Boys, at reduced prices for Xmas trade BATH ROBES -A fine range of New Patterns and Fancy Colorings to „chooee from, see them --- • SOCKS ---Special value in Mens Fancy Silk; Wool and Silk and Wool Socks, at ..... ....50c, 750, and Leo SWEATERS -Make a very nice gift, we have all the Best Makesin new patterns • see our special at .. -4.75 ' Other useful rpresents in Men's Wear are Cuff Buttons, Silk Shirts, Soft Collars, Fur Caps, Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, -Um- brellas, Underwear and Pyjamas 11. E..Jsard:4c. Co. §1111151111111B11111111111110111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110iiiiimiiiiiimminainnimi0 misis••••masommasionsER•m•RE••••••••••••• I:LYCEUM THEATRE I • • • Wed. and Thurs. Dec. ezth., and xsth.a "THE MAN FROM GLENGARRY" . m • An Epic of the Canadian Woods. A Canadian Made picture taken on the Ottawa river. From Ralph Connor's Strong Novel. • • iToronto, on Thuriday last. f The Foresters -held their oyster sup- per Tuesday evening at tile home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lincoln. GLENANNAN Don't forget the Box\Social to be held in Glenannan School, Dec. 19th. 'Ladies bring boxes, also the Christ- ' •,rnas tree and entertainment to be en in in Eadie.s. Church, Friday, Dec: 21. • Mr, and Mrs. Kerrnath spent Sun- day with friends in 1-lowick Mr. and. Mrs. Russel Bloomfield, Wangliam, spent, Sunday -with. the lat- er's mother, Mrs. Murchison. Miss Mabel Stokes spent the week- end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ro- land Ballagh, znd., on. Culross. . :Mr. a.u.d_Mrs Rov Hastinas„ Morris spent Sunday- at •the home - of Mrs. Win. Haugh gth, con., Turnberry. Mr. and Mrs. James McGee spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mare shall. 'MiSs Frances Bennett, Wingharn, spent the week -end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stokes. • Mr. and Mrs: Tripp, lelisg Francis and Margaret Tripp spent Sunday with Mr. aral Mrs. Robe. Aitken. The Foresters aee holding- their an- nual oyster supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lincoln. Mr.' and Mrs. R. C. Weir spent Sun- day at Mr. David Marshall's. MisS Edith Metcalf spent the:week- end at her home here. The hay pressers have been busy AN APPROPRIATE RI ST MAS hay along the line. --, .CIIIVIAS GIFT The W. M. S. of ...Belnaore`held thei'r . . . On at every Christirla.s list there, is some one who would appreciate a sub-' inmerest.iwnginr H. mriduanydelbtohuendliaorm. ye. of scription for he Wingham Advance. Such a gift -informative, entertain • - ing and educative -will keep -alive the Christmas spirit :tie Mr David Marshall has purchased lee hundred a new Ford Sedan. ' Be on the look- , -eand sixty-five days of the year. It will bring to, mind once every week the out next Spring girls. thoughtfulness of „the giver, It is of equal interest to men and to.women, " young and old. - •BLYTH No other gift you can befy for $2.00, will so completely. , reflect your Mr. J. S, McKimion and Mrs. iMc- . , . mthe home of Dr. and Mrs. Milne over It , is i Kinnon of Toronto, were visitors at Mc - kindly thougtis and at the same tme pay so delicate a compliment. always aceeptable. rt, eets one's needs and suits one's fancies, the week -end, , many of our old subscribers will, as they did last Christmas, give to ae,,, Anumber �f our eitizens attended their' most cherishednfriends at a distance, a years subscription to the Old, theluneral on Wednesday of the late e ' Horne Paper" • . Mrs. Mary Curtis at Clinton. , - The local branch of the lipeer Can - Send the subscription on to us and we will mail you a Gift -subscription The 'Bible -Society held their animal Card to enclose to your friend. THE WINGHAM ADVANCE meeting Ari St. Andrews Church on , ---.... Sunday evening with. all theotagre- ,gations uniting. Rev. C. A. Tiffin ga.ve I3ELMORE Mrs. Wm. Muedells when Mrs. Golan. a very instructive address en the Bib - Spoke to an atteutvei . audence. Mrs. le. • , The 'olner resutents of the village i, were sorry to learn of the death of Clark Renick, Huntingfield; rendered Who'll !lift for 1923 Council? . Mr. James Stewart, Wingliam, at a solo, Which was enjoyed byall, lima Evangelistic services are hat* held one To lere. cheon of sandwiches and ealte Wan aet- in the Methodist church here. time village blacksmith. Stewart, and daughter Mrs. Fergitson, v - ed topped ,off with honey hi the • Miss Betyl Pollard was operated on we extend our deepest sympathy. coMb, provided bY Mr. Mundell, for appendielti4 at Clintori hospital e 4_,, The womeres poteiga mivannar3, uroague -a.pleasant afternoon to a dose and is getting along o. k. , _ Society took eller& of the Christ Mr. and Mrs. Clark Renia, Hunt- $1.5o was received from the Wo - Endeavor, Sunday eViiiing. Mre.,10 n ingfield, Spent Monday afternoon with Men's Institute Fowl Sttpper and iNoe$ , taking for her subj4t "The Mission- Mrs. Underwood, HoWick, viaited 'oAll1C, err. c'aleladi Mrs, Carr VCtlarttrd'have gone to Gowdy Salem, addifessed the Meeting' Mr, and Mrs. Janies Delights. . ary Call". The next nieeting will be latelY with Mrs. Fleming' Ballagb; California for the Winter.. leas taken by 13ehnore Managing Bard a The Misses Hazel and Pleeeelee Angeles ig their destinatiOn• , Topic, "Christien Brotherhood." Donglas spent Monday aft eriadonwith Dec 3rd. to Lath are dates of , the Don't forget the 5. 5- • Entertain- Miss Licargaret Austin., HOtne Nursing CoUrse beixtg put on Malt 'Friday evening a good program Mr , ceaii eleeree was a Stinday Nri... under auspices of the Women's Triad - will be provided by the children. Sit- itor at Mi. JrattloS Austin's. tute. . - ver eonectioh. •.., The elek ig hearifig completion, tied A fractured collar bolie cine to A very enjoyable as wen as profit- Jack Prost will be welcome any time Httgh Vraeer by an upset in hi $ ek' when lie struelc seine new graVer in able meeting ,of the Wornen's Insti- ,tnte was held SatOrday afternoon at 1eIrs` Peter Hackney retell -vied front returning from. Londoo. ALSO COMEDY "KICK OUT" Fri. and Sat. Dec. 14 and x5 1Buck elonesin "Boss of Camp 4" a A tensely vibrant melodrama that pounds, throbs; \ roars, ee- 1 : plodes. A story of two -buddies who were pals in the great war, el mi arid their experiences afterwards in the mining game , i• NI- •" ALSO LEE KIDS IN "WISE BIRDS" - ---- - IR • • - Mon. and Tues. Dec. 17 and 18 N • Hoot Gibson In "Dead Game" ' la a a Hoot's latest hair-raising, Western Romance. ". • IIII Also Reginald Denny in Don Coyote in "The New Leather Push- • IIII ers", 'and single reel "Cured By Radio." , N 1 . ' • THURSDAY NIGHT IN a • Amateur night to be shown after the `ipictures- I Open to anyone •- Prizes will be awarded according to the applause of the audi- ence. i 1- , g - • Hear Wmgham s jazz Band. N ' " . Prices x5c and 25c •, 1 iminismuslimmummumammilliMEMENNEMMENOMM,Mair --___ CHANGE MAQISTRAT.E SYSTEM County Council Objects to Ceotralization The Huran County Council con- cluded its session at noon on Friday. Comteil acqUiSC.Q(1 in the motioo of Councillor A. ft Neob and A. Tip ling, to petition the •Governinent tO place Magistrates in the •sevetal cen- tres of the county, as formerly, in place of the county Magistrate sys- tem at present in fOl'C, 1111(1.er C. A. Reid of Goderich. The motion of Councillors W. 5. Milne and A. Tip - ling to memorialize the Provincial and Federal GOVer11111entS ti? 114C their best interests to have Albert coal put on o competitive basis with American an- thracite, was also favorably dealt Not so, however, that of Council- lors W. J. Milae and,' John Douglee, tliat the Proeincial Gevernment be requested to pay aa additional ao per, cent, of the cost of -Provincial highways. The Council approved of a very strong resolution in. connection with the much discussed diversion_ of water by the Chicago Sanitary District, as it was affecting, the levels of the Lower' Lakes to the considerable detriment pf navigation, as prepared by Councillors C. A. Robertson, 132C. Ivlimnings and 'W. J. Milne. The resolution is to be forwarded to the Provincial and Federal authorities, as well as to the Ontarie Hydro -electric ,Commission. The Cotmcil decided to petition the Provincial Government to amend the statute sip that county officials paid by the county should be appointee by the county, and not, as in Solite cases at present, by he Provincial •euthorities. The Council raised the insurance on the county Court House building from $to,00la to $is,000; made grants of $soo and $100, respectively, to the Children's- Aid Society of the county and the Mothers' Allowances Board as remuneration for their services during the year. The Council decided that, contrary to the request of the public school in- setectors for an increase in their al- lowance of $525 for travelling expel"- ses, no increase should._ be made in this figure. Warden B. W. F. Beavers of Ex- eter has announced his intention not to seek further honors in the Council, and is retiring. • The • Conservatives, according to a time-honored custom in the Council, have the choice of the Warden next January. , • The names of the following have been mentioned quite prominently as being in the 'field for this coveted honor: Reeve Alex H. Neeb, Stephen; Reeve J. Walt. McKibbon, Winghani, Reeve Francis McQuaid, McKillop; Reeve Wm.' J. Spotton, Howick; Reeve Alfred E. Erwin, Bayfield, and Reeve Wm, H. Coats of Usborne. KINLOSS November report of S S. No to, Kinloss. Total enrohnent for the inonth 43; school days 21, aggregate ettendance 855, average attendance 40.71, percent- age 94.67. The names of the classes are in 'or- der of merit and are based upon daily work and weekly examinations. S. and Jr. 4t11 classes -Annie Moore 93 p. c.; Jean Scobie 85 p. c.; Nettie Lott -81 p. c, Russel Gaunt 72 p. c.; Wallace Conn 70 p. c.; Dawson Craig 69 p. c. David Henderson 68 p. c.; Scott Paterson 66 p.Edna Morri- son 61 p. c.; Laura Conn 6r p. c.. Clara Purdon p. c.; Isabel Purdon '60 p.c. Edward Wadel 54 p, c.; Grace Rich- ardson 52 p. d. 3rd class -Russel Moore, Gladys Garton, Chas. Henderson, Agnes Wil- son, Robt. Henderson, Eliza Wadel, Clarence McClenaghan, Ray McGreg- or, Bruce Martin. Sr. 2nd. -Fred Lott, Ella Wadel, George Garton, Athol Purdon, John LV11, N3CV.1,1,,G.I.S.J, ,pd,I,; son. Jr.- 2nd. --Millan Moore, Mildred Scobie, Ruth Moore, Edna Wadel, James Henderson, John Morrison. est. -Merle Gaunt, Long McClena- ghan. • • Pr. -Stanley Moore, Norma Morri- son, Hector • Purdon, James Wadel, Jack Gillespie. P. Gowans, teacher.' SALEM 4EiiciDi tBoisi'ol. addressItfge Bolts s,,Torolttheroung.Xumeansre ,, tree enter most eBviebrlyehcodiays8 iantvie It4d5._ Service at 2.30. Chas. Cathers is under the Drs: care Quite a number of relatives and old to Winghain cemetery. at 7.30 p. rn. Admission 2,5 Cents, 13rown preaches every Sunday brings but we hope to see her in her tistial,, with the grippe last week is better. neighbors from Salem attedded the great interest, Next Sunday he will preach mostly for the children, but Mr. Geo. 'Lane who had a tussel he underwent an operation for appen- Children free. ' The very fine sermons that Dr. impressive and was listened to with good health soon. funeral of the late Mrs. Geo. Simmons home from 'Wingham Hospital where out a full church. Last Sunday his tainment he the Church. on Dec. 2oth., • We are sorry to learn that Mrs, Master Wen. Weir ' is able to be We are sorry to report that Mr3. health at present is not the best, but hope by the time this news is printed that she is better. ' Ur. and Mrs. Chad Henning are to be congratulated, a little baby girl has come to gladen the home. The Box Social and concert which was held in II S. S. No. xs on Friday night last was well attended and every thing passed off grand. Miss Barnard and children deeeree praise, Are You Helping the Editor It may only be the niatter of one year'S subscription that you are be- hirid or yon might add joy to the gdi- tor's heart by renewing right away for next year, The Editor can always find an outlet for the cult, juSt Make li a Chriattnas present end send it now. 00011110111 pecial Value LADIES Ci A Paisley Silk $3.00 A splendid qUalityfor Blouses and. Trittim,,, ings, two 'tone effi ect n Paisley Patterns aoiri. N ▪ Gloves Ladies Washable Suede Gauntlet Glovea, wo• eyM do Beaver tnd Fawn, allsizes X50, '2.00 ▪ Sport Hose $1.00 Pair III • Fine All Wool Sport Hose in ribbed and plain with ribbed top, Brown, hawn, Sand and Black, sizes 8e to xo pair SI/VeaterS - Ladies and Childrens Sweaters a great variety of styles and colors, at very moderate price,s N Handkerchiefs N Special values in Silk, Linen and Lawn III Handkerchiefs at prices to suit everyone from to mc each MI ▪ Satinette Bloomers $2.00 • • Striped Satenette Bloomers, fine quality, ▪ double elastic knee, shades of Rose, Paddy, a Mauve, Blue and Gold, exceptional value 2.00 pr • ▪ Table Cloths $5.25 Extra quality linen table elothse in stripes, • dots and floral patterns, 6o per cent.. linen size ▪ 6§x82 and 72x72, special....... --------$5.25 each a ▪ Silk Scarfs • Ladies Silk Scarfs in plain and fancy stripe 11111•at . -------------------- __$a.00 to $4.00 • Collar laces, Neck laces, --Ribbons, Cami- • soles, Boudoir Caps, Aprons, Towelg • • I J. A. MILLS - Phone 8W WINGHAM mommummummummummunimmissminumnsansmummunsm OSIMMINEMMEMMair a, iN'S WEA 1 '-Gloves 3defsial valutee •at . SU and Cap lned All Wool Sweakrs iiQves pe to $2 CO A real gilt 5o a man, All Wool Coataitt Plain and V4eeks, extra valtles at oo to Plnio Caslunere Bose IVfen's Fine Quality All Wool ribbed Ca,slarnere Hose • in Fawn, Grey, Brown and Black at .. _ ..85c pair Winter Caps Men's and Boy's Winter Caps itt Fancy Tweeds and Heathers, prices from $L.00 to $3-00 Wool and Silk Scarfs Wool and Silk Scarfs acsorted colors and patterns at to $4.00 Handkerchiefs ' Men's Linen, Excelda and Lawn Handker- chiefs at ...... . . .. . to ne Underwear Separate and Cambinations in all wool, un- ion and fleece lined at right pricee Overcoats IVIent's and Boy's Overcoats itt the neweat • styles at greatly reduced prices • Special Sufi Values Special values in Men's and Boyee Suits at • prices that are hard to beat Belts, Braces, Arm Bands, Garters There's No 'Doubt About It And once again.we remind you that this is a good town to live in a good place in which to trade, and: a good one to keep your money in. But in time it will tease to be either, unless you are loyal to the town as it is to you. See which merchants are adver- tising in this paper and tell theni what you want. California Weather • Dandelions in bleone lilac and soft maple trees budding and live snakes and fishwornis in the open all point to a moderate winter, say the weath- er-wise. Wild rabbits, too, are tardy in donning their winter garb of white and the balmy breezes of today sug- gest a day in June rather than Christ- mae. Fanners are taking full advan- tage of the open season, and the ac- reage of fall plowing is much greater than for many years. Mrs. D. Mack picked a couple of rose buds that were just bursting in her garden at Exeter, on Sunday, and on the same day, Mr. John Murray of Ltickno-tv picked a ,bouquet of pansies. True Bill AgainSt Sage The erand jury Tuesday afternoon, at Goderich, returned a • true bill ,m a serious charge has against John A. Sage, of Wroxeter, against who1 been laid under section 301 of the criminal code. The case will develop I into one of the saddest brought be- fore this court. A young girl, under! 16, is alleged to have beea the victim of the accused, who is unmarried and; abbut �o vears of ane. The young girl, whose home was in Wroxeter, ran away to Toronto, where she was picked up on, the streets by the police andeurned over to the Chil- dren's Aid. It was to the authorities at the later place that she told her story covering the past three years. Upon this information Sage was ap- prehended .a.nd committed for trial. Crown Attoruey Seeger, K. C., is pro- secuting and H. B. Morphy, K. C., of Listowel, is handling the defense. This is the only case to come before Judge Dickson at the December ses- sions of the peace. Sent up on Forgery Charge Joseph Gamble, the Kinloss farm- er, who is alleged to have passed him- self off as. Bert Thompson, a wealthy cattle drover of Kinloss, to Lawyer David Robertson here, and who after getting the latter to identify, hiin at the Bank of Commerce as Thompson, is stated to have got the Bank to cash a forged cheque for $35o, was arraign- ed before Magistrate McNab here on Friday afternoon. Miss Wettlaufcr, stenographer in Mr. Robertson's law office, identified Gamble as the man who came into the office on the day - of the forgery, and did buginess there. Manager Crozier of the Bank of Commerce also, identified the ac- cused as the gent who had cashed the forged. cheque. Jerome Bruder, the cashier, who handed out the money, wouldn't swear to his identity, but stated that he had given the culprit who presented the theque thirty-four $ro Bank of Commerce bills, one $5,, bill, two $2 bills and a 5c. bit, the bank having charged 950 exeliange for cash- ing the cheque. The cashier in the Bank of Hamilton. at Ltieknow was present and. swore that the day after the alleged forgery in Walkerton, Gamble had dePosited in. their Bank at Luckuow thirty-four $xo Bank of Commerce bills, along with some bath. er motley in making a depotit to his ectouitt After hearing the evidence the Magistrate sent Gamble up tor trialaarid as bail, which w4s fixed at $5,000, wasn't forthcoming, the prisen- or was remanded be the Walkerton Jail, Where he was till ensconced at thne of going to preta, He has elect- ed to be teed before a jury, and hit case will be dispOSed Of at the Detern- bet'. Cotirt Sessions which open on Tuesday next,--Walketton Iftertild. F 0 RDyCE Mf. and Mrs. A. Haines and family of Lucknow visited at Mr. W. X. Champions on Sunday last. Mr. C. R. Martin who was pressing hay in this vicinity last week, has mov- ed down to Donnybrook and is at pre- sent at Alphonso Bayles. Mr. and Mrs. Reed of Ebenezer visited at Ma C. 13. Martins on Sun- day last. Mrs. Voy who ha e been visiting at Mr. A. Havins lately has returned to Mr. Elliott Taylor's again. Mr. Peter .Leaver started his gaso- line engine and rip saw one day last week and,is ripping bottoms and other niaterial that is useful, it \works fine. Mr. Richard McQuillan visited at Mr. Haines one day recently. Mrs. McQuillan sr. is at present visitingat Mr. E. Haines for a few days. Mr. Elwood Barbour had the mis- fortune to sprain his ankle one day recently, We hope he may soon be all right again. • Mr. Peter O'Malley is making a grand improvement to his lane from the house to the road by giving it a good coat of gravel. Mr, John Rintoul who has been. in the North West for the harvest. returned home again looking fine. Mr. Wellington Nixon visited rela- tives at Fordyce on Sunday last. , Supper and Presentation A very enjoyable time was spent on Tuesday evening at Kinloss, when a number of Mr. T. 3. McLean'a employ- ees and friends for the rant two on the Kincardine to Arthur highway, gathered to do him honor. They pre- sented him with a handsome Leather ll'siphooilisot%s-: evied Chair, Pipe and address a Kinloss, Dec.th , 19 23 Mr. T. j. McLean, Please • acc*ept this gift not for its intrinsic value, but as a slight token of our appreciation of your presence in our micht and to show the high es- teem in which you are held. • Your kindness during your short stay will ever be remembered and it is a great pleasure that We as fellow Men will always look back upon the days spent together. :Semi have shown that you possess the highest virtue of manhood. Your cheerful disposition and the spir- it tend whole heartedness with which you entered upon the important and difficult task set before you proved as an inspiration to us as workers and has won for you a place in the hearts of your many friends here. We hope for the welfare and success of your fu- ture and trust that your personality will gain for you what is to be desired where ever you may be or in whatever you may undertake. Signed on behalf of your friends: James Huston, George E. Bannerman. Which -was read by Mr. Lorne Sterl- ing of tervie, while 11r. Geo, Banner- man and Mr. James Huston made the presentation. In thanking his friends for the honor they had conferred upon hitn, though taken unaware, Mr. Mc- Lean made a very suitable reply as- suring his nany friends of Ws appreci- ation of the address and gifts. About one hundred then sat down t� a tasty lutich after_ which, dancing and cercis were enjoyed till the wee small hotirs of the moraing and dosed by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." Pined trace ' Monday's Toronto Globe contains an account of several convictions of people ling 'liquor. One of those ment is Harry Wartathau who was fined Smoot on 'pleading guiltyto a charge oa: having liquor in an illegal place. County Coitstable bilyers testi- fied that liz gallons of alcohol were found on th.o aeensed's truCk. Warts- ntatt, WAS remanded in eustody pistil Monday while hit couosel maket sr tanglements OE" Payintitt of the fine. BLUEVALE Mr Malan Procter shipped another car of turnips to the States this week, Mr. Eldon McKinney is taking a couple of weeks holidays and iS on a trip to Chicago and Niagara Falls. Mr. J. McLaren resumed work on Tuesday after a couple of weeks ill- ness. , Mr. and Mrs. L W. Ruttari spent a few days this week with. relatives at Lakelet. Mrs. M. Masters, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gallaher of Belgravc spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Jas Mast- ers. 4, Miss Jessie Holmes was able to re- turn honie this week after her recent operation at Wingliain Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Stewart visited relatives at Weigh= on Sudday. Mn R. Johnston took a car of hogs and one of cattle to Toronto on Sat- urday. Mr. Lorne Ilyles spent Sunday with his parents near Atwood - Mr., David Patton hes ,received the sad news of the death of Archie Eyve.1 a former resident of Bluevale vicinity. Mr. Eyvel bad been residing in South Dakota until a few months age when he had gone to live in Wilming- ton California. He was standing by the wharf and in some manner unknown a car hit the post against which he was leaning/ 'with such force as to break it off and threw it across his legs breaking one and crushing the other leg very badly, The shock and Is of blood was too much for his syst ern and after four days he passed away. a ST. AUGUSTINE The St. Augustine Brauch of the Women institute held their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Dave Chan:meet, December 5th. Msa ' Chanincy, the president, occupied the chair. After the opening session the minutes of the last ineeting were read and adopted. 'Moved by Miss Betsy McAllister and, seconded by Anne Robertson that the next meeting be held at night in the form of an Old Time Social. All members of the Ine stitute and families cordially invited. Mrs. j. Chantney kindly offered het home. Paper by Mrs. George Naylor on "Home 'Management . selection' by Laura Robinson and paper by Lena Chamney. on "Canada." These were much enjoyed by everyone. Meeting closed by, singing "God Save Thti King." TORY CORNERS Mr. John '41ie made a bushiest' trip to Mildmay. Mrs. Oliver Gallaway and child.ren are visiting for a few days at Mee Thomas Nickel's. , Mr. and Mrs. R. H, Carson, Mita Alba Carson and Miss Nellie and Liie lian Dane spent Sunday at R. A. Tar, lor's. Mr, and Mrs. William Dane, spent Saturday at Leslie Harkness'. Mr. Tom Nickel and Mr. R. A. Tay. Ior dragged the road from No. 4 School House to the botmdry, making quite an improvement. Mr. Albert Johnston is balsy press- ing hay at Tory Corners. Mrs. Harry 1-leinbecker of Clifford, spent Monday in this burg. Miss Edna Taylor has reterned, home, after spending three months at the dreasinaking itt Wingliatn,