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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance, 1918-02-07, Page 1oak • 1 d ' ler an possibly thus assure a suitable members has now been cancelled, policy Already matters for the coming and Mrs Samuel Elliott, died on Mon ,zingte copies ° tree Cent.; 1.viNOtIAM, ONT., THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 7111, 1918 bfatutcr .3,44444,44,4. 4,44 ; 44444 4440 At Subscripliong: SIM per year. Heatless Days; Fuel Controller Orders all Factories.and Business Places Other than Food Factories and Shops, Newspaper Offices, etc. Closed Feby. 9 10 - 11. CONGREGATIONAL MEETINO - Rev D Perri° Receives Raise in Salary The Annual Congregationtl meeting of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church was held on Monday evening in trio church. The meeting was not very representative, Possibly because a the cold weather and thn fact that owing to there being no Service in the church on Sunday, many were not sure that the meeting would be e Board ol Managers elected for the ensuing year are as follows;- T C. King, chairinan; John Ritchie, Secretary; John A. McLean Treas; W. A. Currie, W. II Rintoul, Jas. Hamilton, John Hanna Peter Deans, Wrn. Robertson. The mem- bers of session are Rev. D Parrie, Moder- ator and Clerk Dr A j Irwin, L Kerr nedy, John Anderson, H. B. Elliott, Robt Currie John E Homuth, James Hamilton, and Alex Campbell, On motion of Mrs. L Kennedy and Mrs Hutchison, Rev D. Perrie's salary was raised from $1350.00 to $1500.00 per year. Rev. Mr. Perrie has been pastor of the church since 1894, when the stipend was $1,100 00. The annual financial report shows that the church funds are well supported and in a satisfactory condition. The envelope and plate contributions amounted to $2,973,53. The total receipts from all sources were $1,729 29 an increase of $456.63 over last year's receipts. During the year 37 new members were received into fellowship with the church. Of these 17 were added by certificate and 20 by profession of faith Ten members were called to their Eternal Home. The names oUi.7 have been removed from the roll by c1111. igcate and otherwiee, leaving the total number of communicants 403 The con- gregation contributed $1029 76 to mis- sions. Junk Social • The Young Men's Bible Class of St. Paul's Church are arranging for a junk social which will be held in the basement of the church on Monday evening, Feb'y llth. Admission: Old rubbers, tea -lead --or any kind of saleable junk, or silver col- ection. Proceeds in aid of the boys at the front' ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS 0•041 ,r...e...........0.9.,,,,,,,.....v....e.ses.v.e..• ' 100cal items ME TOWN COUNCIL OLD MAN BURNED OUT XXXXXXXXX10114 XXIIIKM.XXXXXXXIMild Appointed to Wingham Fall Fair Chief Allen Appointed Local Fuel Board Controller The directors of the Turnberry Agri- cultural Society met on Friday afternoon, and appointed the following Associate If YOU like Tim ADVANCE tell your friends about it. Whetayou have visitors, let us know about it that we may make a news item Overheated Stove Causes Loss of Dwelling House near Wingham •••••••,, • •••••••••,••••W•~4,•••••,...........~W •-• .....•••• Pere onats Fire which originated from an over - heated stove on Thursday afternoon, cow - A special wetting of the town council was he'd on Thursdan Morning. All the Pletly destroyed the lamse of J Hallawaa, nearly 90 years old, who lives on a small councillors were present but Spotton and Fells. Mayor Binkley presided. farm in Turnbeny Township, just a mile Moved by councillors Gurney and Cur- northeast of Inc town zie that Councillor Fells, Mitchell, Pat- The old man, a widower, was alone in the house at the time, his daughter, with terson and Reeve Tipling be a committee whom he lives, being in Wingham to investigate the purchasing of bush for ried. and report at next Meeting s Car- neighbors rushed to the scene, but the fire had gained too great a start and the Moved by Coun. Mitchell and 'Doling building was soon in ruins. Practicully that the clerk notify Howson & Howson all the contents of the home were also that they live up to their agreement with burned The house was one and a half the town, as at present the town has not story and the loss on it alone will be proper fire protection and that any viola- about $700.00. tion of agreement be prosecuted and that • - - Chief Allen be empowered to prosecute • The fuel question took up considerable - if agreement is broken. Carried. t.me. The committee appointed had Moved by Reeve Tilling and councillor visited Mr, VanStone's bush, but were Patterson that the executive committee not sure of the amount of wood that be empowered to draft plumbers by-law might be cut in it Councillors Mitchell for the next regular council meeting. -Car- and Fells and Reeve Tipling were strong- ried. ly in favour of buying bush and having The regular monthly meeting of the wood cut and hauled to town to be sold town council Was held in the town hall to the people who needecttfuel as they he - on Monday evening with all the members lieved the necessity was great Moved Present. Mayor Binkley presiding- by Councillors Gurney and Patterson that The minutes of inaugural and special wood proposition be dropped for the pre - meetings were read and approved. sent - Carried, A communication from the Fire Dept. Reeve Tipling, chairman of the street recommending the appointment of 11 J. conunittee, reported that they , had not Jobb to the Department to take the plaee given the snow plow a proper test as the of Archie Aitcheson who had removed from snow was packed too hard on the streets town was read and on motion of Reeve at present. He favoured the purchase of Tipling and Coun. Spotton their request the plow and thought that if two plows was granted. were used the walks would all be clean The report of the Fire Dept shbwed by noon Couns Fells Patterson and The 1918 aut.() markers are smaller and that they were short 200 feet of hose to the Mayor said the plow was not worth neater than those issued previous years meet the requirements of the underwriters $85. They are about one inch smaller each They have only L550 feet while the law Moved by Coun Patterson and... Fells way and the figures are blue on a white calls for 1800 feet. They also reported that the plow be sent back or transferred background. the stove in the hose tower in bad con- to Brussels dition. Their report was left with the Moved in amendment by Couns. Spot- lecture"The War of the Nations" illustrated Property committee with power to act, ton and Gurney that street committee in the Methodist Church on Mon - on motion of Reeve 'Doling and Coun. give snowplow a fair trial and that said day, Feb llth, at 8 p m. Latest War Spotton. pidtures Illustrated songs Admission,committee be given full power to pur- The n ire Brigade invited the town coun- chase same or to forward it to Brussels or 15c. Children 10c cis to join than in a euchre party in their elsewhere as requested by the Coy. -Car - The residence of Mr. Wm Sheriff near hall on February Oth at 8 p. m. Moved ried. the Western Foundry caught fire front , oy yam. Spotton and Reeve Tipling Coun Gurney reported that the Fin- an overheated pipe on Sunday evening. that this Council wish' to extend to the ance Committee recommended the follow - The fire was noticed by passers-by and Wingham Fire Brigade sincere thanks for was extinguished with little trouble or their kind invitation to spend a social damage. evening with them on Feby. Oth Carried A debate will be held in Calvin Presby- An application was read front Thos. terian church on Thursday evening of McLean'for the appointment of Assessor this week Resolved "that Liquor is a for 1918 at'$150 and postage. This is an worse curse to a country than War." increase of $25 00 , over last year, The leaders are Robt. Scott and Miss Mr. McLean was appointed on motion of Aitken. Coun. Spotton and Mitchell Owing to frozen pipes the Presbyterian The matter of appointing a local fuel congregation were compelled to hold their controller, at the request of the Canadian Admission non members other nights 10 Society to enhance the strictly agricultur- services on Sunday in the town hall, Rev. fuel controller was dealt with. Although cents. Playing "Tag" will not be allow- al featureaat the same time having in mind D N McRae, Ph. D., of Mitchell, cx- ' some of the council expressed the opinion ed, Committee has privilege of cancelling pleasing entertainment for those who are changed pulpits with Rev. D. Perrie ex- that there was no need in appointing onc. Others thought he should be appointed membership tickets for any special occa- not actively engaged in or identified with cellent sermons. agricultural interests. The Society does a We are sorry to report that Dorothy, not only for the present but in order to aim Tuesday night, which was exclusive for not believe in following " the well enough the little eight-year-old daughter of Mr. keep more in touch witli the fuel control - Miss Laura Mulvey returned to her home Winnipeg this week, A II. Musgrove, M P.P., is attending the opening of the Ontario Legislature. Directors for 1918 viz; F. J. Hill, Ilugh of it. Ginnour, W. J Ilenderson, Junction; - Nelson Underwood, Miller Proctor, Frank Thompson, '1'. R. Bennett, Reg. S. Wil- , liams and Andrew Fox. Preparations are about.completed for the holding of the Spring Stock Show and Auction Sale of Purebreds and Grades Catalogue space is being sold daily and prospects are bright for a successful Spring Fair. The Farm ers Home Sheds have been secured again this season and a very large crowd is ex- pected An admission fee of 10 cents will be collected -to help make this show fin- ance itself, if possible. The teams for the canvass for this year's membership have been chosen as follows: H. T Perdue, Capt. I. J Wright, Capt Geo. T. Robertson F. J. 1E11 W. Jos Henderson W J Currie John Gillespie Jas. Fyfe T, R. Bennett Frank Henry Jos Brandon Geo. Cruikshanks Frank Thompson Nelson Underwood Hugh Gilmore Miller Proctor A. G. Smith W. J. Greer The team selling the most tickets will be treated to an oyster supper by the los- ing team. Supper to be -held about two weeks after Fall Fair. Membership tick- ets are sold for $1 and they are certainly worth the money for they admit the hold- er to the Spring Fair and to the Fall Fair also to exhibit articles and animals and compete in special prizes. You certainly are not giving something for nothing when you purchase a membership ticket this year. Help to encourage the local exhibi- tion which encourages the farmer to grow better quality and feed better stock, thus making a better district to live in Co-dperation has been the steeping stone to success in the past two years. There is marked enthusiasm which springs from a consciousness of successful efforts and a determination on the part of the directors to endeavour to make still more of the opportunities of the future. With W J. Greer at its head the society will never want for enthusiasm and the minu- test detail will receive due attention. Rules for Huron Rink There is a greater recognition at the For those who are not familiar with the present time than ever before that the 'rules of the Huron Skating Club, they are Fair is the "people's Fair" and that it can announced as follows: only be the success that is desired, and be Membership Tickets are not transfer- a credit to them and the whole commun- able All membership tickets must be ity, through receiving the earnest co - presented at the door. Admissfon to operation and general support or all, • non members on Band nights 25 cents. It will continue to be the aim of the Where do you get the neatest job print- ing at the most reasonable price? At the ADVANCE 'According to the 1917 Assessment roll of East • Wawanosh Township there are only 336 men in the township and 41,730 acres of land. The annual meeting of the Board oi Trade will be held in the council cham- ber on Monday evening Feb 18th Elec- tion of officers. While at the work in the Bell Fa ctory on Tuesday afternoon Mr. D. B. Porter had the misfortune to receive a nasty cut on his right hand. Miss Pearl Glazier fell while skating at the Huron Rink on Saturday night, striking her head on a post. She was rendered unconscious, The monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the General Hospital will be held in the Council Chamber next Mon- day, Feb'y llth, at 4.15. Goldwyn presents Madge Kennedy in "Baby Mine" a farce comedy in 6 reels at the picture house Wed. and Thurs Another Goldwyn success. • Thieves broke in the back door of Bon- di's fruit store on Monday evening and helped themselves to candies, etc. Bondi is out of town for a couple of weeks. L. 11 • Gus. Wilson and daughter of Fort William, are visiting with relatives in Mrs Grisdale has ived home from Toronto, where she has been for some time Mr. J. W. Dodd represented the Royal Black Preceptory at the District meeting in Stratford last week. Mrs Chas, Elliott of Bluevale, is in Hamilton attending the funeral of her niece, little Dorothy Elliott. Mrs Allison of London, spent a couple of days at the home of her mother, Mrs. David Campbell, Minnie St. • Mr. Ed. King and Miss Lily King Of Ethel, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Cook. Mr Fred Johnston was in London for a' couple of days last week, saying farewell to his son, Fred, who left with a battalion for overseas. • Mr. Roy Hastings of Turnberry, left on Monday for New Liskeard, where he will assist his brother, Chester, who is at present in poor health. Mrs. Isaac Galbraith and glaughter, Bessie, of Kisby, Sask., and Mrs. Will Corbett of Fordwich visited last week with her aunt, Mrs. Robt Weir. Turnberry. - • - THE ROARIN' 43AME Several Games Already Played in -Local Bowen The following games have been played in the local bonspeil and great enthusiasm is shown by the members. A. G. Smith R, Birliett, A. Carruthers M. Telfer W. Mitchell D. Rae A. Crawford, skip 11 .A. B. Porter, skip F. J. Libby J. Davis A. Gregory C. P. Smith A. Hardy T. Fortune V. VanNorman, skip 3 C. Elliott, skip 15 ing grants: -Sick Children's Hospital, $5; R. Wagner R Blomfield Huron County Children's Aid, 15;3; Nat- Dr. Deans 'I'. Fields ional Sanitarium, $5; Salvation Army J Carr J. Murray Rescue Home, $5: Town Band, 200; L. Binkley, skip 8 T. Hardy, skip 13 Wingham General Hospital, $200: Turn- A. Tipling IL Ross berry Agricultural Society, $25.00. • W. Monk R Wililanas Their report was adopted on motion of D. Fortune J. Phalen Coun. Currie and ,Vells. J. Mason, skip 16 L Young, skip 14 Coun. Dlitebell said be did not al- Crawford's rink defeated Elliott's Sink together favor the hospital grant as the in the semi finals 19 to 5, arid on Tues monerwas really given to a joint stock day afternoon defeated Hardy's rink 12 company. to 2. Reeve Tipling reported that Mr. Web- ster Was in a bad. condition and he had to have him taken to the hospital. He THE DEATH ROLL also regretted that Mrs. Garuiss had no MARY ANN ROBB meansof support he and was compelled to On Friday last, death called Home commit her to the Cliuton House of Re- Mary Ann Robb, beloved wife of Mr. MRXXXXXXX7i1XXXX vkcoaaa to Com 1 , • • *A4.0..k.lioutlaLiiika4-4,1 ludt viuTixklvus cmcz\vtl,,, ovavh We believe "THE BRUNSWICK" to be the Final Phonograph. Becausa it is Design- ed not adapted to Play all Records. If it really is "All Phonographs in one" you ought to know it before you buy. It should be worth your investigation. "Made in Canada" But we ask you, please, not to take our word for it -use nobody's eyes and ears but your own. Harold Jarvis Harold Jarvis the noted Tenor, de- clares that the Brunswick plays his Vic- tor Records better than he ever heard it - on any other Pnonograph. • Find out for yourself. Submit it to your tests - come, listen, then ask the price and marvel. -Easy Terms Arranged- IlmnsvAtiic Iketorii Reproduces musical instruments with all their brilliancy and amplifies the vibrant riches of vocal nitfilbers. Come in and hear the latest records. J. W. MoKIBBON, Phm. B. DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN The st-frti X x x supply of coal for next season Moved fuge. Mrs. Elliott is looking after her Edwin Rogers, Bluevale. Deceased was %X XX XX Xilt XX XX XXXX XX XX XX NM MC and for this reason out-of-town visitors exhibition are engaging attention, such as day morning at their home in Hamilton. a better prize list, better attractions, and The family lived in Wingham until about by Coun. Spot' on and Patterson that. and will accompany her to Clinton. as well as usual until about two weeks 7. . , will not be admitted on Membership tick- a "pull -together" spirit on the part of the two months ago. Chief Allen be appointed fuel controller Mayor Biukley, chairman of the Elec. ago when she was stricken with a paraly- PASSES IN ENGLAND .ase . ets. whole community will make 1918 show aThe MPrve for the town of Wingham, and the amount tris Light Committee, asked for au in- tic stroke She was an esteemed resident ass ayer and Praise sericin W. C. T. U. Notes of his salary be left with the council to crease better record than did 1917 pleasing as it in salary for the electricia.u, Mr, of Bluevale for many years, and was in Wilbur Johnson Succumbs the town hall on Sunday afternoon was The W. C. T, have decided to take p the silver and gold. trinket collection well attended Mayor Binkley presided was. arrange after learning the extent of his McLelland, from asc per hour to 3oc also her 61th year at the time of her death. Trouble u duties.-Carried. for au luesease from $75 per month to $8o The funeral was held on Monday morn - and are making an appeal to all who may to Liver NOR I ri ti L 0. L. and Rev Horace W. Snell gave an excel - W. Stokes asked for a raise in salary. per month for Superintendent Brooks, ing to Dungannon cemetery Funeral Mr and Mrs. J. Johnson received the sad lent address Rev Mr Dingman read have any such trinkets to raise funds for the Y,M C A. Met in Winghani on Tuesday. - Constvtly lives are being saved by the Officers Elected, Lance-Corpl E. Phillips visited his hands of the executive committee to re- It was pointed out that the $rz,800 in- Rev Mr. Tate officiated and was assisted cup of coffee or cocoa, carried to those in utter exhaustion. Any go or s ver thimbles, bracelets, brooches, rings, chains or links of chains, scarf pins, old gold or silver witches, odd daft links, studs, gold or silver tops of canes or umbrellas, watch charms, broken spoons or forks, coins in gold or silver which have been punched. Any who will contribute to this fund will please leave same at H. E. Isard's store. ••••••••* the Scripture lesson and led in prayer On motion of Reeve Tipling and Councii- II' for Mitchell the matter was left in the Reeve Tipling and Conn, Currie. dence, at 7 o'clock on Sunday evening. home Diagonal Road for the week end. port at n ext meetings -Carried. Hospital, England, on January 29th. surauce on the town hall was not enough. by Rev. D. D. ThOmpsOn. Besides her Wilbur, although very busy with his is request was granted on motion o service was conducted at her late resit news that their eldest son, William Win bur, passed away in the Bath Military •••••••!..d. father in the harness shop, heard the call He was one of the picked men from Car - Id The annual county meeting of North Huron L, 0. I,. was held in Wingham on Tuesday. The attendance was large con- sidering the severe weather. The meet- ing was represented by delegates from Dungannon, Clifford, Blyth, Belgrave and Bluevale. Bro. Coultes, a returned sol- dier, who lost au arm while defending his country was given a seat of honor at the right of the master. J. Grovev4ounty Master presided in his uusual affable manner. The finances were reported in a satis- factory condition, the balance being on the right side of the ledger. It was de- cided not to hold a celebration of the Battle of the Boyne in this year of war. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term: W. C. M. -John A. Johnston. I). C. M. -John Montgomery. Chaplain -Rev. II, W. Snell. Rec. Sec'y-T, R. Be"nnett. riu. Sec'y.-Jas. G. Stewart. Treas.-Robt. McMurviy. D. of C. -T. J. McLean. The finance committee recommended Mr. Ritchie was present and explained to husband, she is survived by two brothers ling Heights to take the first course of the payment or the following accounts. the council the 8o per cent clause, show- and two sisters. of duty and enlisted on the 22nd of Ap- • cooking at Queen's Park, where he was ril, two years ago, and reached France on Gen. Dept ing the benefit derived in case of fire by successful in gaining his certificate as first- s JA212,1:1 A. CUMMIM3 the 25th of May He was born in Clinton J F Groves, salary and postage 806.16, G. by having more insurance.Moved by class cook.Citizens of Wingham were startled on 25 year:" ago, and was well liked by all . Alien, salary $38'83, 'Wm Stokes, salary, Reeve Tipling and Coun. Spotton that At the Wingham Methodist church on . 54.00; Ed Lewis, salary 47.71; A H. the matter of iusurance on the hall be Monday morning to hear that one of our who knew him. Sunday morning last the Sacrament of the , esteemed business men, James A. Cunt- About two months ago he received a Musgrove, auditor $50: A M Fralick, sal. Aft in the hands of the property coin - Lord's Supper was observed. Seven per- . mings, had passed away during the night. drenching from which he attributed his ary, 83.00; Mrs.Roberson, work 2.00; Mrs mittee with power to act.- Carried. sons joined the church, one by profession : Taylor work 82; Josue Glenn work, $2; The auditors' report was presented by Deceased had not been in the best of sickness. PP es . ; g- the town clerk. Moved by Couu. mit„ health for some time but was around at- The sorrowing family have the sym- . . of faith, four by certificate, and two ! Rae g: 'I'hompson su li 2 30 C Hi • EVERYBODY'S COLUMN ion SALE -In the townsby of Morris, ad- joining the town of Wing iam, 80 acres or rat ()labs pastureland, partly timbered, and river running through property. Price 01,600. Offers considered. Address JOUX ki. DUCKETT, Gionavon, Sosk. '1UNIE PEDLAR -Harry Wordsman has o moved to own from Toronto and will pay cash for all kinds of rubb tra. rags, horsehair, iron, wool, chickens old hens, etc., at his resi- dence on the ,travel near the 13 line. Phone 21, 600. Mr. arorasmat is a Russian. yotiNG CALF -Por olio, Apply to E, 13.1v INARNING-The party who took a buffalo al robe from A. E. Louttit's barn on Satur- day' night %mild do well to return it and save tprther trouble as they were seen taking it. CHRISTIE'S PHONE 59 WE'LL SAVE YOU MONEY By Selling you fresh eatables, full of energy and real food value Health Consideration Ttl uch food while in appearance ex- actly the Baffle as others, may, from Vati0t18 causes have deterior- Med to such an extent tia to make a sl BX Id VALLI A.1) IPPI/REN en Try Christles Tea with your eat atooty *War. montionatomai son of Billie Burke was baptised at the . tending to his grocery as usual until Fri- pathy of everyone in the tune of their tower deb $101.81; R Deyell, bury- be referred to the finance committee and day afternoon when he went to bed. He bereavement. was a sufferer from inward goiter. through the Sunday School The little gins, wood, $5; Bank of Hamilton hose ellen and Reeve Tipling that the report the morning service. ing child, $5; G T R rent of scale site, $1; necessary copies printed.- Carried. Deceased was a life long resident of The 161st Men's Xmas Dinner town with the exception of a few years spent in Listowel. He was most kindly and gentlemanly in his greetings and en- joyed the confidence and respect of his fellow't' . II 16 • • of age and is survived by his wife, formerly Min- nie Fryfogle, who has the sympathy of a large circle of friends Her father, the late Daniel A Fryfogle, died only a few weeks ago, and we are sorry to learn that she is rt present confined to her bed through si• . Besides hishe• survived by an aged mother, Mrs. Cummings, who resides on Leopold St. also a sister, Miss Annie of the post office staff. Ilis father was, we understand, the first man buried in the Wingham Cemetery. Deceased was a member of the 1. 0 0. F. The funeral was held to the Wingliam cemetery on Wedrie;iday afternoon and the service which was private was con- ducted by Rev. D Perrie, pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church of which deceased was a member. Valentine Social A pancake social and homemade baking tale will be held by the Women's institute in the Council Chatnber, February 14th, to eminence at 3 p. m. Anyone wishing to contribute baking, please leave the same at the hall anytime after 1.30 p. Feb. 14th. Conte and enjoy the pancakes. - Soldier Will Visit Home • Gordon tlurclmon, Tutnbeti y boy who has served m the light. infantry since the commencement of the war has te., ceived two months leave and will pay a flying visit to his hotim IV; u exi,a.ted carnetinu this Yve;:k. rt0 t, a son of ltir,i) D. j. MurchUli of Ttihinn'A A local rink rink of curlers skipped by J 1 Ritchie, 8The b -law the assessor was A M. Crawford took part in the Elgin Challenge last week, and carried off the Fluety, typing auditor's report 810; W D read and passed on motion of Comas. Pringle, rebate taxes, $31.55; Waterworks Spotton and Currie, third prize. The rink was composed of department, debentures paid twice, 8828. Moved by Couns. Bells and Gurney J. A Currie, Jas Murray and Wm. Mitch- 76; T Ritchie, 24. cents; Robert Legatt, that plumbers' by-law be left -over until ell, but the latter was stormstayed in Tor- work on street 8.50; A Sandergoia snow- next meeting. -Carried. onto, and another man took his place. The services in the Wingham Methodist plowing $13.30: John Sangster, repairs 'Three uncertified accounts were order. o treasurer's bond; Maudappointing - Church next Sunday will be as follows: - Boyce, repairs $3- 80; R Vint, work 1.00; 83.50: Geo Moir, work 50 cents; W J ed paid wheu properly certified to on mo- tion of Reeve Tipling and Coun. Gurney. 10 a.m. Junior League and Class Meet- Public Library Board, advance on Levy, Coun, Mitchell read the following mo - "The Master's Touch". 2 30, Sunday $17 60 . • get no seconder: lion 'MIMI he wished to pass bat could' lag. 11 a m. Public worship, Subject gl.,50.00; Howson & Howson, horse feed 8 -- J I Brooks, $7.50; Geo Allen 2n.83; Thos That. all wood sold within the town School. 7 p.m., Public worship, subject Waterworks telt , Lecturers -Harry Leishman and Bert • "The Man the age demands." 1 r. Bradburn. Epworth League. All are cordially invit- Brandon, work 25 cents; W McLellan SI.' andlimits shall come to the market square Past County Master Greer duly, lusted- ed be measured by someone authorized led the officers. ,Corp, Emmerson Mitchell, son of Mrs $50; W J Boyce work 20.58; '1' Ritchie, to measure and classify same. Wood to '1' J McLean 7 60; C C Munro, auditor, ibbon, lamps, measure 32 ft face measure fur a cord, Also that altcoal shall be weighed on the Mitchell of Albert St. who for about two teaming.$2 20; 3 W McK years has been connected with King's 82; R R Mooney 82.24; Rae & Thompson town scales by an authorized person. Be Can. Hospital, Bushy Park, Middlesex, 2 11; A Sanderson, work 1.7i. it understood that any farmer selling five Eng., was recently transferred to Shorn- .Electric Light Dept. cords or more to any one place shall not cliffe and is now in France. Corp. Mit- I J Brooks, salary, 867.50; W McLellan be tequized to come to the market with it. chell is now near the front lines and will 832.50; John Finley, salary 36.75; E Peter But in all cases must be measured by the probably for the future see stirring tittles, man 4 f 16; Frank Bowden, 48,00; John person appointed and that a fine of $5.00 Clinton people have heard from different Ritchie insurance, 8108 10; Hanna & Co shall be imposed on the party or parties Cpl.supplies, ; , found guilty of breaking rules or bylaw. sources of the spleedid work done by 81 31 1 W McKibbon, 21,08 ; Mitehell sine going overseas and that he Rae .& Thompson i,12.2e; W A Currie, Also that this council have five lattices will continue doing good work. is not for a 2.80; Northern Electric t` it rr; g• j ma. printed and posted up warning all parties, Moment doubted by those who know him. Lean, work, 2.10; Thos Brandon, 2.75; coneernetl• Thin bylaw or motion to The game on Saturday night, bringing -eClintort News -Record. Corp. Mitchell Thos Dans, teaming, 810 20; '1' Ritchie, take effect at once after the passing together the two 'winners was fast. The is a brother of Mrs, jos. Guest of Wing. teaming, t80; Cait Express Co 1 30; Bell thereof. Money In Pigs Mr. W. VanStone brought in from his farm on Thursday last, eighteen hogs which sold for $1338.6o. Lucknow Hockeyists Win Rings %The Lucknow hockey team won the four -team tournament in Teeswater on Saturday night by defeating Teeswater by 3 to 2. On Thursday light Teeswater des feated Wingliam by 8 to 4, and Lucknow beat Mildmay by 4 to 2 score at haikime was 14. Ilinehy was hare. Telephone Co. 31 cents; .1. F. Groves, Moved by Mitchell and Patterson that referee. The winning players each were $:3 75. we, the council of toi8, do establish a . , presented with gold signet rings Civil War Veteran Lucknow Pipe Band furnished music. Lueknow Their cepa was adopted on motion of . market once or twice a week, whereby Com Spotton and ttueney. farmers can or .-iiiiill bring -their products Teeswater • 1 rovincial Officer 6eorge Phippen re- Coun Mitchell, thihnim of th... pay to be offered for 4ale so as to give the Citi 11 Attcheson.. defense .14 i . § . InSCOX Itis brother, Alonzo Phippen of Detroit, if • erty Committee icoorted linding the zeiei an opportunity to puichase for 'cash Reid ... - -goal( Ibex n ton ceiyed word on Thursday of the death on • Jelmston .. , ..defense Smelly . his Oth year. Although a C;ariadian by whoa townn house in a tie/Amble condition, at first cost. The north side of the baae. he took a man to look at it, Bias titent of the town hall to be fitted up for 'Gordon ....Thornton birth, being a native of Whitby' wn:, trolcen now thz. n the purpose until a more convenient Orr•111111....••114 contre• 4 tiewitt he Wa6 A veteran of the Anteriearf T!'„, 1,1aea -C4i1 atlillt.ta, ba set -Curotell Grcelish. War, saving on met side of hi North 411 were also in a ncLicat•ti on and by tiit... council, or fru 0 ann. till 2 p.m. wink is*, ii;s•0aott through the etat cohutlit,et hid spent. 41v1. to: ref ant. ••• Wingham friends of the boys of the 161st have received copies of the Christ- mas dinner, men's mess, of the 161st Huron Infantry Battalion, which shows that they had a pretty fair meal. The menu was as follows: Soup, Scotch broth; roast turkey with apple sauce; vegetables, cabbage, potatoes; cabbage salad; plum pudding with brandy sauce, mince pies, Christmas cake; dessert, apples, oranges, Malaga grapes, nuts, tea. The following was the musical program, conducted by the 161st Battalion Regimental Orchestra in charge of Conductor Bandmaster Scott: March, "The Bing Boys;" fox trot, "Some Afternoon; march O'Brien is talk- ing Hawaiian;" waltz, "The Maid of the Mountains;" fox trot. "Hoye D,Oeuvres;" march, "My Baby Soldier Boy," Merry Christmas In Eagland The residents of Guildford, England, entertained a number of the Canadian soldiers from Witley Camp on Christmas Day in response to an appeal from the Mayor and Council. Over 1,500 were ed. tertained and of that number about 300 were members of the 101st. The soldiers arrived by special train and were divided into nine groups and taken to different homes and halls The Canadians sent a letter of thanks to the Mayor after their return stating that everyone reported an excellent time. : Coy. Sergt Major Gcotgc Schaefer wilting to ptiteritnclotzd a clipping • nom an Engleb(papet in which lc e note one paragraph worthy of mention; "Not a single .complaint has beett received and. all have Lp,:ken in the highest ot4 c. of • the gentleman17 orrlut,t, of the Canadians ho thetteel.,..,N,v;.cre demountattso in their a)Trectil.r..4 of tir3 1.11.44;;$5. Ot- tcaded to t 011101101011101m Bargain Clearing Sale of Men's and Boys' Felt Lined Boots, 10 pairs Men's Chrome Split Blucher, felt lined. Regular price $4.75, sale price $3.50 9 pairs Boys' Chrome Grain Bals, lined, re- gular, price $3.50, sale price $2.50 Also a few pair of Women's Felt Boots At clearing sale prices, W. J. Greer Boots and Shoes 11. A. CURRIE 11111111111111/1111611111 1111 „ 01111114111111.1111110 Graduate ofCanadlaulimbalmara Aes0016tiOn We earry 6 large and drat. class stook of rUNItitAtitjIsIis • A large stock of everything • tound in a modern farnituroatore • 1§tore Phone 61 Oceidento 15