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The Wingham Advance, 1918-04-25, Page 1Single Copies n Three Cents PntooI c $ OI! ell: SAMMY Brave Sammy's a lighter, who saki he was slow, That Dutl'eldorf blighter, was running his show? The fellow who hinted that Sammy was slack, With praise, now, unstinted, should take it all back For Saminy's a wonder and now going strong, ('Twas somebody's blunder that held him so long.) , He's just the right fellow, we're glad that he came, The chap that is yellow has some other name. This Sammy's a dandy; when once in the race, He makes himself handy in any old place; • . Can preach a good sermon, or sings good song, Or lick any German who happens ens along: : A single hand talker, as good as thebest, A two fisted knocker, with hair on his chest, ,l1 long distance hiker, who never . goes lame, He's not any piker, whatever the guile. There's no one that's quicker at pulling a gun, He'll sure be a sticker when facing the Hun; ' Can camp in a palace, or live in a tent, Drink wine from a chalice, or eat meat in Lent: Sweet tongued to the ladies, and kind to the kids, • Condemns things to Hades, when down by the skids; arAt home on the river, plantation or farm, Sometimes a high liver, who does him- self harm. Abstemious, very, when prices are high, He learns to be merry without any pie; An expert at poker, with money to spare, A down and out broker who pie/a Soli - tare; An orator forceful, a whale to invept, O Sammy's resourceful. a versatile gent. Though late in the race, .Sam, we wish• you good luck, Cone on, take your place, Sant, with Johnnie Canuck. amomimIliem OVER THE TOP If a wounded Canadian soldier were to knock at your door and ask for rest and refreshment, there is nothing you would not do for him. As he is "some- where in France" he cannot visit you, but the Y. M, C A. is knocking at your door for him to -day. Through that tried and tested agency you can minister, not to one, but to all of • our soldier boys at home and overseas. Your money will lessen some poor lad's loneliness, ease another's pain, preserve reason, provide 'trecreation, and camouflage much of the ghastliness of France and Flanders for your fathers and brothels. In its Red Triangle Fund Campaign on May 7, 8 and 9, the Canadian Y. M. C. A. is going "over the top," Never before has so much money been asked from. a generous public by this institution. Two and a quarter million dollars is a large sum of money.. ,even in these days of swollen war -budgets, but the need is there, and we do not doubt that the sum asked for will be forthcoming. Not once have the purse -strings of Canadians been drawn tight in the face of an urgent appeal for funds, .whether for philan- thropic or patriotic needs. The work of the Y. M. C. A. is at once genuinely philanthropic and unquestion- ably patriotic, To contribute to its needs is philanthropy without any suggestion of "charity" and it is patriotism without taint, EVERYBODY'S COLUMN fiONFEOTIONERY AND ICER CREAM PA It - vet for for sale—The business formerly eondue- 71,1,ed by E. C. Pond will be sold at a sacrifice. Apply to Tim ,ADVANCE.. CAR OF SALT FOR SALIi --At Tho Wing - ham Creamery. Ori SALE -The $2600 Russel Knight car awned by the late County 'Treasurer. In rst olass condition. Engine Starter aud Elec- trical parte' warranted satisfactory, Easy terms of payment, Apply to DunL1;r• EoLliss, V1 inghani, GtOC1i;itY IIUSINESS--A bargain for quick sale.tirocery on Josephine Sr,, Wingham. Apply toTux ADVANcs. GUNK PZ11LA1t-Harry Wordsman bas moved to ,own Prom Toronto and will pay oash for all kinds of rubb.ra. rags, horsehair, iron, Wool. chickens, old hens. eta„ at Ms reei- denoo on Water St, hear 01d chair factory. Phone 210. Be careful and ant be misled by other ped. ars who olaini to be buying for me. T OST ---A sum of money. Finder will bo ro- al warded on leaving , ame at this office. $TT:OPATIlY---Dr, tr, A. Parker, only quail - v fled Osteopath In North Huron, graduate or the American College of Osteopathy under A. T. Still. M. D , founder of the science. Alt diseaeen treated, Adjustment -of the spino is more quickly secured and with fewer treat. meats teen by any other method. Office over Christie's atom, r 11OP.bl1TY FOR. SALE(• -As the oatato of T•,dward lfeinee tenet be wound an the fol. lowing property will be sold; --tot 27 on, the west tilde' of Edward St. in Town rif Winghant, Upon this proport, is situated all story frame house sten() foundation with kitchen attach. ed. ,.-This is a desirable property, Terms and prices *11i be farnished'by the undersigned. DonL v iioL!x1e WAN° Ttiel tet -.R. Ti, Seeley plena tuner for r M Sc Mach i o will be In Winubath bot May iet, O.der,a may es left wine w. r 4'r r l • OYtbo rythtldrywpm ' r Victoria sty, A. i T, `Vi he PATRIOTIC NOTES The Patriotic tea will be held at the home of Miss I3. Wilson, Turnberry, on Friday, April 26th. Conveyances will be at the town hall at 1.30 o'clock, During house cleaning take time to go through all your boxes for old linen and cotton. The hospitals overseas cannot possibly get enough of it. Please gather up every inch you can spare and send it to the patriotic rooms, The Society is asking all those who have papers will have them collected,and securely tied in bundles ready for the collectors. Pamphlets, old books, maga- zines, scribblers, rags and rubbers will be taken. Those not wishing to wait for the collectors to call may leave their bundles in the basement of the town hall. GREETINGS FROM ENGLAND The Mayor of Guildford extends greet- ings to his Canadian brothers in part as follows : "My friend Sergt -Major G. Schaefer, of Wingham, Ont., gives me copies of your journal, and it struck me that I would send to you and Canada a sincere, hearty greeting. I know a little of your fine country. A delightful visit in .1911 so pleased me with the kindly, friendly, genial quality of the Canadians that, with my two sons on your side, I was greatly inclined to return and settle with you, the only thing that prevented me being my wife and self feeling the cold. So I am still in England. Sergi -Major G Schaefer carne to my house with two other Canadian sergeants as guests on Christmas Day last, when Guildford had the pleasure of entertaining 1,500 Canadian soldiers in their homes,'a great mutual pleasure. Since 'then the sergeants named have often come to visit ine, the other two being Sergts. Forbes and Ballantyne. We in England cannot too often heart- ily and sincerely express our great grat- itude • and deep appreciation of the fine upstanding Canadian troops ' who so nobly responded to'the mother country's urgent call. And so I thought you would allow me to feebly express our admira- tion I know many Canadians and have often shown parties of thein over our' ancient buildings. Guildford is a very fine olcl town, left by King Alfred to his nephew Ethclwold. We are well over 1,000 years old as a town and have many interesting civic features; had mayors since the 12th century. Our war activities are great and the mayor's duties, therefore, greatly increased, I attended nearly 900 meetings last year, taking in the choir at 334 and had inter views and letters by the thousand, writing 2,000 myself. Kindly forgive my egotism and intrusion, and with hearty greetings to yourself and fellow townsmen and all Canada, I am your sincerely W. SHAWCROSS, Mayor. Guildford, March 29, 1918, Uorrie Archie Bdgan, who recently purchased the shop and stock of the late James Beswitherick, has rented part of Mrs. Beswithericks house and moved into it. Private Lorne Walker tbok "French le we" from London to visit his parents. lie was arrested by Constable Magratle and an escort from London accompanied him back. No doubt Lorne knows better by this time. mermarromegturrgoramesemgre Salem Pte. Tony ,Meaban arrived home from London where he recently was discbarg- "ed from the army , owing to the wounds he received at the front. Mr. Ed I3ennelt is at prssent in the Wingham Hospital where he is having his leg attended to, which bad recently been broken by a kick from a horse. We hope to see him all right soon again. The Sunday School has been re -organ- ized for Lite corning summer tvitli its usual staff of leachers and officers. It will corn• mance May 5th, MARRIED Tirners-L1T'rr.ei-In St. Paul's Church, Wingharn, on Monday, April 22nd, Miss Annie Cora Little, to Mr John., Clark Tltyne. Rev. H. W. Snell officiated. TIM BOY IN FRANCE When the evenin' lamp, are lighted, And we all sit warm and close, While father reads his paper And mother mends the hose. Us children gather round the fire And watch the flames that dance; We don't say lnucli, for we're thinkin' Of the boy that's gone to France. There's the books he used to etudy, And his old cap's hangin' there. That's the place he used to sit in, And the very self -same chair. Father sighs and wipes his glasses, There are tears in mothers glance; For we see that we're alt longin' For the boy 'way off in France, And then,when it is bedtime Motheputs her work away, And father folds his paper and says "Children let us pray," So we kneel around the table, Mighty glad to have the chants, 'vr you just bet we're pntyire. - ha' the boy'way off in France. GAVE LiFE FOR COUNTRY The follorvi ng clipping is taken from the Rapid City, Man., -Reporter and refers to a grandson of the late Win. Merlcley of Wingham. "The remains of Pte. William M. C'hap- mnan were laid to rest in Rapid City cemetery on Wednesday of last week, when many realized as never before the terrible price this great war is exacting. The funeral service was of a very solemn and impressive nature, added to by the presence of the firing squad the military authorities had so generously detailed from Brandon, and was held in the Pres- byterian church, which could not accomo- date the'large number of friends desirous of honoring the memory of one who liad given his life in his country's service. The Union Jack, his belt and cap, and floral tributes from his mother and step- father (Mr. and Mrs. W..Attridge,)' the fancily, and the Hunterville community, were placed upon the casket. The funeral, the largest in the town's history, later proceeded to the cemetery, led by the soldiers, where three volleys were fired over the grave and the "Last Post" sounded Pte. Chapman was born its Ontario and would have celebrated his 24th birthday on the day of his funeral. His father died when he was 12 years old. Iie came to Rapid City from Toronto in 1914, enlisting with the local platoon of the 226th `battalion two ' years later, with whom he went overseas, and was drafted .to France last May and spent four months in the trenches. He appeared in the best of health until September, when he was THE LATE PTL. Wm. CHAI'\IAN returned to England suffering from fever. Tuberculosis developed and after spend- ing the intervening time in three English hospitals he returned to Halifax on the 16th of last month. His friends enter- tained bright hopes of his recovery and were eagerly awaiting his arrival, when a few days later a wire was received stating he had been detained at Kingston Sana- torium and a later telegram conveyed the .sad intelligence that he had passed away on the afternoon of the 27th, almost within reach of home, death being attri- buted to pulmonary tuberculosis. His body, in response to his mother's request, was forwarded to Rapid City, arriving via the C. N. R, on the Monday. The sadness of his loss is 'added to by the fact that afbrother, Pte. James Ilart- well Chapman, made the supreme sacrifice at Vimy Ridge. Hartwell also spent two years in this district, but returned to Toronto and enlisted with the 169th( battalion in February, 1910. 1 -Ie was married .on October 2nd and four days later left for overseas. . Mrs. Attridge also lost her father a few monthe ago. Besides a sorrowing mother and step- father, five sisters and a brother -Mrs. A. Urch, of Winnipeg; Olive, of Brandon, and Pearl, May, Erena and John at home --end Hartwell's young wife are left to mourn the loss of these two young inen who have so unselfishly given their lives for Icing, country and delnorracy." 1 am WIN€WAM, ONT.; TIIURSDAY, APRIL 25th, 1918 tthante Substrriptiuns; 0.50 per year. Very onatB Mr. Albeit Bloomfield left on lt'Ionday for the West. Pte. R. 11. King was up from London for a few clays. Mrs. 1 Dr. i Handily is spending a couple of weeks with relatives iu Toronto. Messrs. W. McLennan and Cecil Angus went to London to enlist on Tuesday. Miss Alice Smith of Ripley, spent Sun- day at the home of,Mr. Robt. Groves. Kent Smith and Wilfred McEwen en- listed in the aviation corps on Monday. Mrs Nortrup and two children returned from visiting with her parents at Arkell. Mrs. Jas. Nicholls of Kincardine, spent Sunday at the home` of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Reid. Mr. and I\trs. George Shrigley and fancily moved to Wilkie, ;task , on Wed- nesday last. Messrs. Geo. Spotton and 'W. F. Van - Stone of Wingharn, were visitors in Blyth on Monday. --Blyth Standard. Mrs. Luke King .and daughter, Nurse Julia King and Master Frankie are visit- ing with relatives in Owen Sound. Rev. E. F Armstrong is its Windsor attending the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mex. J. E. Banwoti, of that city. Mrs. David Garniss of the West, is visiting in this vicinity. We understand, Mrs. Garnies Sr. will accompany her to the West. Mrs. Thos. Iiuntley returned to her home in Toronto after spending tTie past couple of weeks at the home of her par- euts, Mr. and Mrs. John Armour, Mr. Roy II, Forester returned home last week to Columbia, -Tenn. He was ac- companied by Mrs: C. G. Van Stone who will i;pend a couple of in•tnths in the .South. Rev. Dr, E. Medd of Chatham, visited his daughter, Miss Josie Medd • of the High School staff, While in town the doctor was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A.I.: Lloyd. C. R. Wilkinson Wounded lC1rs. Wilkinson Edward St. received word that her husband, C. R. Wilkinson had been wounded in the recent fighting and is now in a hospital in England Charlie's many Wingharn friends trust his wounds are not serious,, Banks Will Close limiter The Bauk of 1•iantilton, The Canadian Bank of Commerce and the Dominion Bank, Wingham, wish to announce that the business hours to the public will be from 0.30 a. in to 3 p, ne, commencing on May 1st. Owing to the present staff con- ditions, this change in closing hours is imperative. AT HYMEN'S ALTAR C eser-Bvlt.uness A quiet wedding took place in St. George's church, Toronto, on April 17th, when Miss Georgia Burgess of Wingham was united in marriage to Win. Case. Rev. Mr. Meyers officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Case will reside in Guelph and will be followed to their new home by a host of goad wishes from their many Wingham friends. BORN a n. , In Wingham, on Sunday, April 21st, to Mr. and Mis. R. J. Stone, a daughter. Ti.Es-In Windsor on Saturday, April 20, to Mr. and Mrs. George E. Tees, form- erly of Winghanr, a son -James. PATrssoer-In Wingham.- on Tuesday, April 23rd, to Mr. and 1vIrs. E. J. Pat- tison, a daughter, Prince Belshazzar and the Princess Beloved in D. W. Griffith's; .Colossal "Intolerance" which will be held in the Town Hail, Wingham, on Friday May 3rd. treaceeneeekerness Why Not Tliur5dt y TooP Several towns and villages in Huron and Bruce county hack in,tituted a half holiday every Thursday afternoon in te`der-t.hatt the townspeople may sizctid u half day' a week in their garden or assibt-7 Spectacle evening • ing friends with farm work. Would it not be well kr t,Vikdram to Bold. Thurs- day half ltaliba s instead of Wednezda,s and thus make it universal? If necessary th3 stor43 could be held open a little longer on W'ednettday evenings, INTOLERANCE COMLNU /own Hell, Wingitu,n+, Friday Evenin{4 May 3rd In the great filen "Intolerance" which will be presented et the Wingham Town Hall, on May 3rd, 1)• W. Griffith has visualized ituaginitige such as one might have after reading the Arabian Nights but never expected to enjoy except in fancy. There are not superlatives enough to do justice to this creation, particularly that part of it recreating ancient Babylon, and showing the scenes attendant upon the taking of that city by Cyrus the Great and his horde of Persians. IVIr. Griffith in "Intolerance," with its four parallel, co -related stories, has set a mark in spectacular motion picture pro- duction that may never be surpassed. It is safe toassert that if it is surpt sled it will be done by Mr. Griffith himself and not by any of his rivals, clever and resource- ful as some of them are, "Intolerance," is so much vaster in conception and more masterly in execution than anything which has gone before that it is logical to assume that anything bigger will come from the brain which gave it birth. The ethical purpose of '•Intolerance," as its name suggests, is to show that nar- rowness and bigotry and lack of human sympathy have been responsible from earliest times until now for most of the misery under which the world has stagger- ed. - Regular Train Service .. The public are now assured that the regular train service will be put on the Kincardine Palmerston line of the G. T. R. beginning Monday morning next, The London train will also arrive at noon and leave for Londdn at 3.15 p. m. Kindly Settle Monthly The Advance asks that all accounts for advertising and job work be settled at least once a month. This will greatly benefit us and owing to the increased cost of_.stock we must have settlement of all outstanding accounts NOW, Women's Institute The regular monthly meeting of the In- stitute will be held in the council chamber on Thursday, April 25th, at three p. m. All ladies welcome, It was decided at the March meeting to have a pillow slip and towel shower this month for Red Cross purposes. The call for socks i ncreases, yarn can be procured at Miss Struthers. Boy Accidentally Shot On Sunday even . ng of last week, when James Walker and Cecil Button, were visiting their friend, J. Armstrong in his room, over the Molson's Bank, Tee swater• the former picked up a revolver which was lying on the table and before anyone had time to think the trigger snapped, and a bullett was lodged in Cecil's leg. It was a pretty close call, but we understand the unfortunate lad is progressing favour_ ably. Wounded in The tread Mr. and M rs. Dudley Holmes received a cable stating that their son, Sergt. John was admitted to 83rd General Hospital, Boulonge, suffering from gunshot wounds in the face. He was Sergt. in the 161st but reverted to Acting Corporal in order to be allowed to go to France. His many Wingham friends trust his wouuds are not serious and hope to hear of his com- plete recovery. - The Late Mrs. Samuel Greer On Friday morning at the home of Mr. Albert Welch, Beattie Avenue, Toronto, Mrs. Samuel Greer, formerly of Gorrie, passed to her eternal rest. The late Mrs. Greer was a daughter of the late John Dane of Howick, and was born at Mount Pleasant in 1813, At an early age the removed with her fancily to How - ick, 'where a few years afterwards she was united in marriage with Samuel Greer he young cottple took up housekeeping on the farm just at the outskirts of the village of Gorrie, Mr, Greer dying in 1899 the deceased continued on the farm until twelve years ago when she moved to Toronto. Whilst in attendance upon leer' daughter who is dangerously ill 'the sum- mons came suddenly, the Master called her Horne. During herlong and useful life, deceased was an active and consistent worker its tete Methodist church. The Greer home was always open to all itinerant ministers of those pioneer days. There are left to mourn a true and devoted mother, five sons and tsvo daughters, Win, J. Wing - ham; Samuel, Robert, Albert, Toronto; Joseph, Gladstone, Manitoba; Mrs. Albert Welch and Miss Elizabeth, 'Toronto and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Berry, also. survive:. The funeral service at Toronto was held on Sunday evening last, and was conducted ,by Revs. Dr. Tovell, Powell, Hudson and Strangway, three of tvliom were former pastor;( of the deceased, All spoke in the highest terns of the true Christian life of the deceased. Interment was at Gorrie where the remains were laid to rest in the family plot. A short service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Kerr, in the Methodist church. A kirge slumber of old friends and neighbors Were present'. to pay a1asttribute of respect to one who for so many years had lived amongst them. • The pall•ilearers welt 'i„ +txrecr, Robert Greer, Albert Greg, Samuel Greer, eons, and Thames and. Samuel Welch, grandsons Ofdeceased. r.,n„...-r,.........................,.,.. Sy local Items Bang up the fiddle and the bow, Bunt up the garden rake and hoe. You're next at Billie Burke's, ..Open during meal (tours. No waiting. W. J Armour's produce store will be open until 9:30 on Saturday evenings. Gu 11n's Produce House will be open on Saturday evenings from 7 until 9 o'cloc slMr. and Mrs, J. 0. McGregor have iilloved to the Homuth property o the 13 line which they have purchased Why shave yourself? You can secure a ticket good for 9 shaves at Billie Burke's. Price Si in advance, Two barbers No Waiting. Mr. 8, Burchill has decided to beeome a resident of Winghant. lie has purchas- ed the Joseph Wellwood property in Low- er Wingharn, 'Mrs. Pennington who underwent an operation for gallstones at the Wingharn General Hospital is, we are pleased to say improving nicely. Richard Webster, an old and respected resident of I.uclsr. !:,, glassed, away on Friday morning, The funeral was held on Monday to Greenhill cemetery. Mr. W. J, Milliard, proprietor of the Wingharn Bazaar, has rented the store formerly occupied by R. M. Lindsay, and will move, into it in the near future. The regular monthly, meeting of the Turnberry Red Cross Society will be held at the home of the Secretary, Miss B. A Fortune, on. Friday, April 26th, at 3.30 p. m, Mr, and Mrs. A. E Coling are moving into the Hicks' property on Victoria St. and Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Thompson will again occupy their own residence on Patrick St. Mr. Ed, Holloway and family have moved into the house recently vacated by George Shrigiey. Mr. Wells has purchas- ed the Worden property formerly occup- ied by Mr. Ed. Holloway, Mr, James Godkin, a brother of Mr, Henry Godkin Sr. of Zetland, died at his home in Morden, Man., on Monday, April 24th, in his 67th year. He resided n this vicinity for a number of years. The subjects for St. Pauls Church, next Sunday are as follows, in the morning. "I•Iopeful Thoughts in the World's Dark- est (low-,” and in the evening ' Spiritual Growth in the Intermediate Stage." The meeting 'of the Woman's Guild of St. Paul's church which was announced to be held at the rectory on Friday after- noon at 3 o'clock, owing to the death of Mrs. Snell's aunt, will be held at the home of 1VIrs. Griffin instead. 11...,A mean wag Was heard to remark re- cently that the Daylight Saving Act was passed for the purpose of having the G. T. R. trains arrive on time. If that was the intention it is an absolute failure so' far. Attend the lecture lin the Methodist church on April 29th "Sails, Skates and Snowshoes or Eleven Years in Newfound- land" by Rev. C. R. Durrant, Lecture will be illustrated with limelight views. Admission 15 cents and 10 cents, Services id Wingham Methodist church next Sunday will be as follows: 10 a. m , Junior League and Class Meeting; 11 a, m., subject "The Power of a Divine Discontent ; " 2.30 p. m., Sunday School; 7 p. m,, subject "The Model Growth." All are cordially invited. 114r. William Wilson who recently pur- chased the Green property near the Agri- cultural grounds, has moved the house to the hill on the property he purchased from Mr. Theop. Finnen. Mr. Wilson will remodel the house and expects to move in from East Wawanosh in the near future. The eyes of the world are upon us, Every person that can must help. We must do our part so that the boys over- seas may be able to do their part as they always have done. By bringing your cream, butter and eggs to the Wingham Creamery you will be helping to give thein food, We will pay you the top price in spot cash; and see to it that our out -put will be promptly forwarded to the right source for immediate use. No hold- ing in cold storage with us. Phone 30, L. S. BEI:Iiw n. Highest cash price paid for butter,'eggs and' farm produce W. J. Armour, Na tional Building. The Salvation Army Self Denial Fund, as in former years, ai canvass is now being trade in the town for the above Fund, which is the Army's principal means of sustaining its Social Missionary Work, and also its Military work. In connection with this effort last year, a record amount was raised by Ensign Clark in view of the Loral Building Scheme and the= money given with that object in view is still held locally for that purpose. It is the plan this year to raise 5130.00 in addition to the Self Denial AIlocation for this local scheme and our friends are asked to be generous. Clydesdale Dceeders Well MOO A tzteeting o£ tlte. Nat'th (heron Clydes- dale I3reede;•s Association will be held in tits:.l'oa`n flail, Wingham on Saturday, April 27th, at 8 p. m. The officers would like to have as many farmers as possible present. The Association have hired !`:Tr. 1'fing's splendid Stallion "t)anure' Lucky Star" at a service fee of $18, 2t), l,cr ,ent of this service will be paid by tri.; T.ederal Gnvernnent pro^ iding a e:Crtaitl m sec of Mares axe served. SEVEN MILES FROM FRONT The following letter was written by Nursing Sister Elizabeth Aitken, a niece of Mrs. Thos. Aitken,.of Glenannan. "You see at last I have made a move and now have reached the height of my ambitions; on G.ty at one of our own casualty clearing stations, right up behind our own boys, We have only moved here and can claim the distinction of be- ing the first C. C. C. S. in the Canadian area; it is so splendid to be with our own lads. Hundreds of them are billeted all around us, out on rest -I mean only a few miles away. We are seven miles from the firing line, and, of course, hear bombard- ments very plainly. Our hospital corn - prises tents and concave tin, huts planted right down in a field, and you, should see our sisters' quarters !- also concave tin huts, large enough to hold four beds, a stove in the middle, and some improvised furniture. It's all quite primitive and really active service. • I'm sitting at the open door of a hut writing this, as the sun is so bright and warn, We have sand bags piled all around our huts, for protection and also to steady them from concussion; then in the midst of our little group of huts is the dugout, 25 feet deep. As yet we have not resorted to it, but it is a comfort to know that it is there. Beside our beds in readiness hang our gas helinets, so you see we are being well looked after, and I feel we are just as safe here as at No. 2 Canadian Station, where Fritz seems to have cast his eye filled with intentions. We have had numerous raids there, but so far our hospital has escaped. This whole country is filled with fascina- tion for me. Last night we were invited to a 'pantomine' given by boys chosen from some battalions to form the 'Maple Leaf Concert Party.' Really it was ex- cellent, much better than many given in glome theatres, and the crude hall was packed to the doors with our Canadian lads. When Sister Thompson and I walked in to the front seats reserved for us the boys cheered and clapped, so de- lighted to see really truly Canadian girls, and afterwards we were told we were the first to come there. No one knows how lonely our boys become out here -longing for girl's companionship, which represents the finer things of life and home. No matter where we go it's just : the same story. One open-faced sunny lad from the West looked at me the day he came in to the ward, so I asked him what he was smilingat. He said, 'Sister, you don't know • how good it is to see a white' woman again.' Wasn't that funny ? We had a good laueh over it. Here we are supposed to admit every third day all patients who come from the line; then, usually within the next two days, we send them on down to the base, so they remain with us only a short time. And can you possibly guess who is also here? - Mr. Lambert. Just before I cane, the first night he asked one of the other sisters my whereabouts, never dreaming I was then journeying towards him, and, small wonder, when I did arrive he failed to recognize me. He welcomed me as an old friend. Mr. Lambert is an earnest, true friend to the boys, so willing and anxious to help. Another from near home we have had in our officers' ward is Lieut. Hipwell, from Bond Head. I am hoping to see many of our boys some time. Last night while going to the con- cert we rode over territory not long ago occupied by the Germans and at one point we were but three miles away from where they now are. One town had many evidences of recent shelling, and yet the poor people still live there. The country around here is very pretty in spots, rolling and many trees, with the usual good roads. A large mining centre, practically the only one now left to the French, is not far away and some day we hope to visit it, Our staff, is, as yet incomplete, so our day's work is for the most part from 8 a. in. to 3 p. m. -not much time left for writing." THE DEATH ROLL THERESA. 1) STEWART The many relatives and friends in this neighbourhood were grieved to learn of the sudden death of Mrs C. E. Walton, nee (Theresa D. Stewart) in Windsor on Friday. March 22nd, 1918. The deceased on Friday morning was taken to the hospital where a daughter was born, but in a few hours both mother and child passed away. The remains were conveyed to the home of her parents, MI- and Mrs. Peter Stewart, 11th conceseion East Williams from which place the funeral was held on Monday afternoon March 25th and inter- ment at Nairn cemetery. Beautiful floral wreaths covered the casket testifying the high esteem in which the departed was held by a large circle of friends. The services were conducted ley Rev. Geddes of Ailsa Craig. ea- The ""`The pall -bearers were Albert Suther• land, Archie Ross, John Stewart, Alex Stewart, Roy Stewart and Gaorge Stew- art. 'ileir tate Mts. Walton was in her 34th year at the time of her death. Dive years alga she was united in marriage to Mr. Chas. E. Walton of St. Catharines and they went to Regina, Sask., to reside. After a time spent in that city they ayes ed to the city of Windsor where Mr. Walton was engaged au a carpenter. Besides her husband site leaves one son Stewart to mourn her loss, She is also- survived lsosurvived by her aged parentis Iv;tr. and Mrs. Peter Stewart ana. two brothers, Bruce of Saskatchewan, Wallace of Tot - onto annd,cre:riitcr, Mrs. John Siddall of I,.:,llo. Mr. and Mrs. Petr;r Smart arid Wanly mere respectedresidents. of Wingham for a number of years. 11. 1.) t l '` I l'+ - • ?Xs:Z Steres C::H rlYi 4NADAb FriVUF21. ORM. 'ilUf?I ,: v- Formaldehyde Government Standard - Pull Strength -- We buy our h ormaldehyile or Formalin direct from the manufac. turer in sealed kegs so- you are protected when you purchase from ---69c per pound— Water Giass BGG PRESERVER One pound will keep 12 dozen eggs perfectly fresh for over a year 1 pound tin . 15c 5 pound Lin 60c I Cedar Fiikes With Napthaline (Prevents and kills moths) Protects your furs and woolens. —20c a large box— * l J. W. McKibbon DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Phone 53 C. P. R. Tickets e. WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU `y NEW PUMP8.,.. 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Finder will be rewarded on leaving same at Gurney's office o `at T1ta Aiwa:von Meet ASSIGNEES SALE OP VALUABLE PROPERTY tinder and by virtue of the owers coats n - ed in a eertalo assignment for the general boneflt of creditors, which will be produced at the time of sale, there will be offered for sale by public auction on Saturday. the 4th day of May, A, D. 1918 at the hour ot two o'clock in the afternoon at the preniIses, Centre Street. In the Town of Wingharn in the County of Iluron by , t., Iiennett, Auctioneer, the followi0rng property,. namely: The South halves of iota numbers one and two on the settth side of Maple Street in John Cornyn's survey in tho said Town of Wtngbam, Also ono Fort touring ear One Canoe, and Ono Ttotnington pewriter. There laa got brfekhouse tt3x90 with date roof, Nora ore and collet underneath. The honee is up-to-date in every re Peet boinar sup liodwith furnace. hot and eoid .rater and bathroom, There is also a modern garage With Ciotti() . and a benhouee. Terme of sale: 10,' down at the tithe oi' We. and the balance wlthiu thirty days for the rear property, and each for the pireoes1 property. Nor further pereioulere or eouditioee pj poli apply to A. k. Harl(th, A unlet', Or tO 77t L't6v il0n,x . Dated at Wiaght►m thli 11 de e3. t11, h L