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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance, 1918-06-13, Page 1hie Copies a. Three Cent WINGUAM, ONT., THURSDAY, JUNE 13th, 1918 Sub3criptioits;. UM per You. LONDON CONFERENCE ChanUea In Appointments Of Minirters Announced, Alra 'Transfer. the ftret draft of the Stationing Com- mittee of the London Methodist Confer- encu showing changes as foliows: London District -London, Askin Street, e.„T. Morrie; London, Byatt Avenue, Geo. McKinley; Ilderton, George Jewitt; Bry- i amton, A, Roy Joluiston; \Vestaiinister (Lambeth). John W. liedley. Stratford District Listowel. W. E. Millson; Milverton, J. F. Knight; Wallace (Lebanon), C. Dewitt Couzens; Atwood, T. W.131atcliford; Monkton, T. E. Allen; Kintore, J. F Sutcliffe. • Wingham District-Fordwich, T. A. Steadman; I3lucvale, F. E. `.`lysdale; Ash- f.eld tLucbnowt R. E. Copeland; Salem (Formosa, R. R. No, 1.), J. L. Foster. Goderich District- Sentortit, 11. D Moyer; Dungannon, William A. Walden; Nile, IL F. Bali; Walton, II, J. Bentley; Londeeboro, '1'. E Sawyer; Bayfield, C. P: Wells; Varna, R. L. Wilson. Exeter District -Exeter, Main Street, Dr. Mead; Parkhill, J. II. Johnston; Hen - salt, R. A. Miller; Alisa Craig, F. Burgess; Lucan, E, G Powell. -,- Stratliroy Districts -Cairngorm (Strath- roy) D. 11 Thompson; Brooke (Watford) G. A. Barnard; Appin, A. D. Whaley; Oil Springs, Arthur E. Doan.. Sarnia District -Forest, S. W. Mux - worthy; Wyoming R. H. Barnby; Cor- unna, (Courtwright), Samuel J. Bridgette; Port Lambton, A. E. Hopper. Windsor District -Windsor, (London Street), A. E. Mooreliouse; Kingsville, J, E. Millyerd; Cottam, Christopher C. Kane. Chatham District- Chatham, (Victoria Avenue), Robert Hicks; Cedar Springs, G. W. Butt; Dawn Mills, Frederick W. Craik, .. • - Ridgetown District Thamesville, F. J. Arlin. 4- St. Thomas District -St. Thomas, First Church, George A. King; St. Thomas, Grace Church, C. P. Watts; Springfield, I. A. McKelvey; Brownsville, A. S. White- hall; Fingal, Henry B. Barnaby. The following are transferred out of the London Conference: Dr. Dougall to Ham- ilton; A E. Lloyd, to Edmonton; W. Harvey, to Hespeler. Transferred into London Conference: H. Godfrey, 3. A. Johnston, J. G. Morris, G. P. Watts. Without stations -J. E. Jones, N. D. Drew, J. Morrison, J. A. Ayearst, C. S. Hawke, THE DEATH ROLL ELLEN ROGERS An old and highly respected resident of St. Helens, passed away on Wednesday, June 5th in the person of Ellen Rogers, relict of the late Thomas Joynt. Mrs. Joynt had reached the ripe old ale of 83 years. She is survived by three sons, Janes of Bruce Mines, Andrew of Sea• forth, and John of Lucknow, also one daughter, Miss Fannie at home. Deceased was a devoted christian and a member of the Methodist Church. Inter- ” ment took place in Bethel cemetery on Friday afternoon. !AUCTION SALE 4O -CATTLE -4O The undersigned bas received in- structions to sell by Public Auc- tion at 1+ipASOJP.S HOTEL STA:BLE.S.L17TH Commencing at 2 p. m., on I 20 Yearlings, 15 two -year-olds, 5 Fresh Cows with Calf at foot These are Choice I3urhams and in excellent condyti0n SATURDAY, JUNE 15th TERMS- Six months' credit on furnishing approved joint notes. a Lott & McDonald Prop. -• John Purvis, Auct. EVEPYBODY'S COLUMN A lrI;SV 1414A1 --folding rubber bath tub uow, folding clothes rack, up•to•drto wash - lug nYaeidno and• an 1dt neve d. Apply at ROY WANTED -God smart noy wanted to • learn barbering. Good chance. Apply to BILLn Bo tom y FARM i" t. SAT.]: -S It Lot '24, N Lot 24, 1. Con, 5 and 6, Morris. Thirty aures of orop, balance iu grass. Buildings in good repair, I'esessio0 given any time, Apply on the Premises to atm T)1vI s. DOE QUl(•1% SALE. -One second -band Frost • & tied mower, on Fido rake and one loader slightly used, two McCormick binders smolt has d, ono slightly us. d 13 h o Massey Barris drill, lire 0 Hprnrg tooth cultivate and broadcast sender u. -ed S days. Terms ar- ranged. Binder twine on halal Call for your supply Shop open on Saturdays or by au - 'Ointment. i'hono 81, 'T.11. ItIcsNo'r, 17011 SA Lt. -Ono rebuilt, Massey ]Barris we" id relit ;Hower, gond as new, Otto :+1,10 i'.d 0 and one loader. both ahghtiy in -ca. one Frost & Wood binder and mower, seeot.d hand, .Also ono span.? tooth MMassoy Harris Cultivator Used three days. 110 sI .a le teous arranged. must T()EENT--Comfurt;tble dwelling on .Alfred St.. good gar go on-ope.rty. 9:p- • ply to Mos. S<tatrl:l..1ortNaTo r Wiugham. .11.71%1XPb)1)LAit•- liarrq Wordsnian has • moved to town from Toronto and wilipay cult for ell kind of rubboro. rags, horsehair, iron, wool. calcite/lc old hens, etc„ at his rest. ileum on Water St, near old chair factory, Phone 1M. Bo catetul and not be misled by other not- ate who ciaim to be buying for rete. nhTATO1•;4 FOIL SALE --Mrs Gaunt, Lower Whom, has a quantity of excellent potatoes for stile. 1: ; I'hitll ti A ` 6,111>Ii. REPOR ENTRANCE CLASS Examined in. Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, Literature, Composition, Spelling, Reading and Writing. Total 650, honors 487, pass 300. 1 T Cosens 551 GHartnett ....... •• .,., ... ..,.. .522 A Blackhall 518 M Armstrong 515 M Redmond A Irwin 509 V Ainsbury .... .... .... .......480 M Dinsley .. .... 477 H Wilson .461 M Vanstone 461 C Robertson- 461 E Rintoul 450 N Varey 450 E. Donaldson .................. 441 K Nicholls 433 N Isard . 436 K Hutton , 412 L Campbell 404 The following made the total but failed two marks each in one subject, arithmetic, G Bowers 471, I Watson 416. Made total but failed several xnarks in one subject, arithmetic, L Johnston. The remainder of class will form the Entrance Class for 1919. JR. IV. . Examined in Arithmetic, Geography, History and Spelling. Total 552. E Currie 546 ✓ Robertson .541 L Hanna ... 534 E Simpson 533 F Bennett .. ... 533 A Williamson 529 L Holmes 525 B Joynt 515 M Cruickshanks . 509 1 Lutton 508 C Donaldson 507 M Stratton , - 503 A Brown 494 V Robinson 491 M Mitchell 488 S Hutton 443 C Hawk 433 Ie Munroe ...392 W Lockridge• •- 317 E Rogers . , . 100 SR. M. Examined in Arithmetic, Geography, History and Spelling. Total 540. R McLeod 487 L Zurbrigg 462‘ L Bell 455 W Mann 417 C Mason 414 C Boyce 385 L Sanderson 384 C Hinscllffe 350 J Carr .299 A Mitchell 293 E Varey 286 R Brown 251 III. DEPT. Marks obtainable 650. J Carruthers 565 B Dobie ...55G M Casemore :.. , ... -550 D Snell 511 T Isard 506 B Boardman 494 MAngus ............ ...r,,... 488 P Johnston 457 E Blackhall 435 L Hartnell . , 427 A Field ' 421 M Holmes 418 M Schaefer 416 H Wright : 413 C Lockman 409 K Carter 398 J Adair 395 D Armstrong 389 M Henderson 376 D Lavis 360 W Casemore ... 360 E Amsbury . , ` . 358 D Lloyd 355 W Sturdy 350 G Haviland 349 E Allison 346 W Kew 343 V Campbell 338 C Wright 331 C Pattison 284 I: Henderson 284 VBell .........271 E Forgie • 218 M IJill 202 FORM -IV. ................514 Total 668. .....:...........505 K Dinsley ...:..... ........ ........534 A Corbett 533 C Louttit 4.461i ,530 ECarr 6466444446644 ... ... . ....524 I Hunter •......50e H Boyce 508 C Dickson 508 E Williams r ............506 R McDonald :.. 502 G Arde 492 M Gurney 491 EMcLean 64444* r ............. 475 G Robertson ..,. .04471 VFyfe ................ ., .459 M Vansicldd . 1... 457 F Page .. .r,.r,.r.. 455 RCarrr...... r,....rw..x......... ,.442 GAnderson ....... ......... .... 433 NEdwards ..r.........•,...,4'22 I Ellacott ...........416 N Fixter,,. 415 F Angus 408 13 Browne 40.1 G Angus.......... ,. 394 M Swanson .376 II Aitcheson .... , .. , . 36l.° PCrb opals Mrs. A. 3, Busch spent the week end with her husband in Weston. - Mrs. Robert Weir Sr., Turnberry, is visiting with friends in the West. Mrs, Jarvis and three children of Chat- ham, are visiting with Mrs. Oakes. Mrs. Williams of Detroit, is visiting with her cousin, Mrs Geo, Spotton. Miss Rhoda Hewitt of Brussels, spent the week end with friends in Wingham. Mrs. Chas.112unro and family left on Monday for Winnipeg, where she will re- side, Mr. Russell McKinney of Toronjo, is visiting with relatives in Culross and at Blucvaie, Miss Olive Myers of Stratford, is visit- ing with her friend, Miss Hazel Brandon, Francis St, Mr. Albert Foston and sister Miss Henrietta spent the past week -end in Kincardine. Mr. and Mrs. Win. S. King spent a few days recently with Mr. and Mrs. J ohn King, Walton. Mrs. Shirciiffe left on Tuesday for her home in Grand Rapids after visiting with friends in town. Mr, and Mrs. J, Snell of'Paris, spent the week end at the rectory, the guests of their son, Rev. H. W. Snell, Dr. Redmond returned home on Mon- day evening from a week's visit to Mer- rickville and other points in Eastern Ont- ario. Pies. Percy Merkley, -Alex Harvey, Casburn Austin and Roy Cruikshanks spent the week -end at their respective homes here. Mr. and Mrs. James Bryan of Orange- ville, spent a few days with Mrs Bryan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Webb, at St. Helens. They motored up. Mrs. Logan and daughter, Miss Ella of Parkhill, and Mrs, Walker of Brussels, spent a few days last week at the home of their brother, Mr. Geo. Olver. Miss Irlma Kennedy, who recently passed her fourth year examination in Medicine at Toronto University, Ieft for Toronto on Monday morning, where she has been appointed House Surgeon in the Private Pavilion at the General Hospital. PATRIOTIC NOTES The Society acknowledges with thanks a donation of one pair of sox by Mrs. Kew. Systematic Givings for May -Ward 1 832.15; Ward 2-32,50; Ward 3-34.75; Ward 4--41.65; Ward 5-10.10; Total - $151.15. May shipments, Shipped to the Nat- ional Service Co -36 flannel day shirts 881.00; 10 pair of socks 10,00; Total 891. Shipped to Canadian Red Cross -48 suits pyjamas, 120.00; 6 lbs. hospital dressings, 60c; Total 8120.60.. Also sent 143 pair sox to our soldier boys in France. The regular monthly contributions of sox for the boys in France may be ob- tained by their friends calling at the Pat- riotic rooms on Saturday afternoon. 1...144»^ DROWNING AT GORRIE A sad drowning accident occurred at Gorrie on Friday evening when the ten year old nephew of Mr. R. J. Hueston who had been living with his uncle, met his death. It appears he and another lad went into the mill flume to learn to swim and lie sank. After the alarm was given some time elapsed before the body was recovered. Everything possible was done to resus- citate the lad but of no avail. The funeral was held on Sunday after- noon -to the Gorrie cemetery. Rev. Laing conducted the service in the absence of Rev. J. G. Kerr. Licenses After July 1st On and after July 1st all flour and teed dealers, restaurant keepers, makers of ice cream, candy, biscuits, gum, confection- ery onfectionery and people who operate eating houses must have a license from the Canada Food Board. A Patriotic Family Mrs George Roberson has received word from England that her youngest brother, Pte. Henry Flack, has been missing since April 15th. Mrs. Rober- son's husband has seen active service and is now serving with the R. N. C. V, R and she has five brothers in this great war.,One, after three years of service, has been promoted to Sergeant-Major, Orangemen Attention A special meeting of L 0. L. 1\io. 794 will be held in their lodge room at 8 o'clock on Friday evening, June 21st, Initiation and degrees. The annual church sermon to the Orangemen will be preached on Sunday afternoon, July 7th at 3.30 o'clock in St. Paul's. church, Wingham, Rev,13ro. H. W. Snell, rector of the church, will preach, Ail are invited. Eminent Coiffure Specialist Coming Dorenwend's of Toronto, the eminent hair -specialists will be at The l3runsVaick .hotel on I iday, June 28th, with a grand display of the latest creations in hair - goods including ladies' transformations, Ill Lynett ..... ...................351 i switches, pompadours, waves, etc. and L Pearen 350 toupees and wigs for men who are bald. II Sutton . . 339 I All those afflicted with loss of hair are in - C Hardy . 324 vited to this display when a free demon- (C ontiltted On 4 ) str ti n Will be given., vel , $24,000 TO Y. M. C. A. Memorial Tablet Unveiled -Many De- putations Heard and Grants Made The June session of the county council opened on last week at Goderich with ail the members present and Warden Elliott presiding. The Warden in. his opening remarks mentioned sonic of the matters which would come up to be dealt with at this session, the appointment of a new care- taker; the passing of a money by-law in connection with the good roads move- ment; the bearing of a deputation from the Y. M. C. A. asking for a grant; the hearing of a deputation from Middlesex county with reference to the improvement of the London to Wingham road under the Good Roads system; the unveiling of the placed on the wall of the hall of the court hcuse in memory of the late Dr. Holmes, action in a claim for damages sustained by Rev. E. L. Williams and his mother and other matters. Among the communications laid before the council was one from the County of Welland enclosing copy of a resolution passed by that county council memorial- izing theLegislature to change the act so that townships could collect anywhere from: 31 to 85 in commutation of statute labour instead of only 81 50 as at present, placing the township on the sane basis as cities, tcwns and villages in this respect. The Welland county council asked co-op- eration in this matter,. Wentworth count``-eeeeesil is opposed to the Daylight Saving measure as they claim it is a serious handicap to agricul- ture, and.ask the council of Huron County to co-operate in opposition to the Act. A cheque for $3,518 05 has been receiv- ed from the Government as the propor- tion coming to the county of road work done under the Good Roads system from July 1917 to December last. The County of Perth want this county to co-operate in petitioning the Govern resent to amend the Homestead Regula- tions, increasing the fees to 31 an acre to settlers from Allied countries, 32 an acre to settlers from neutral countries and 33 to Aliens and that these be required to take the oath of allegiance, Estimates of the cost of enforcing the Canada Temperance Act for the year, May lst, 1918, to April 30th, 1919, were sent in showing 32,282.79 required, $1,000 for North Huron and $1,282.79 for South Huron. A resolution of appreciation of the late caretaker of the court house, Mr. Mc- Creath, and of condolence with the family was passed by a standing vote. A motion naming Mr. Andrew Porter as member of the G C. L board was re- ferred to the Education committee. On Tuesday evening a very interesting session was field. A deputation from Middlesex county was present, consisting of Ex -Warden Blaikie, Reeve Robson of London township, Reeve Fitzgerald of Nissouri township and Engineer, Talbot, the county Good Roads superintendent of Middlesex county. The county of Mid- dlesex want to have the road from Lon- don to Goderich made a Provincial high- way and thus secure the higher proportion of the cost (60 per cent) from the Gov- ernment. This deputation asked Huron County council to appoint a deputation to accompany a similar deputation from Middlesex County and urge that this road be made a Provincial County road. Engineer Talba t said in Middlesex county they were seeking to have a 'road from London to Windsor, one to Sarnia, one to Stratford, one to Hamilton and this road to Wingham and continued on through St. Thomas to Port Stanley made Provincial highways and in each case had to get, the co-operetion of the counties through which the roads would run. The Huron County council acquiesced with the request of the deputation and decided to join with the- Middlesex dep- utation. Mr. Talbot and the other leen on the deputation were given a.vote of thanks by the council. After the deputation withdrew, the council adjourned to the hall downstairs where the Warden unveiled the memorial tablet erected in memory of the late Dr. Holmes. The Warden paid a tribute to the worth of the late treasurer and in doing* honour to him the county was honouring itself, The inscription on the tablet reads as follows: IN MEMORY Or DE. W. J. R. HOLMES Died Oct. 14th, 1917 AGED 76 YEARS Treasurer of the County of Huron for Thirty-three Years On returning to the council chamber addresses appreciative of the late county treasurer were made by Mr. Wm. Lane and others. Wednesday afternoon there was a large delegation from various points in the county ta. ask for a grant of 032,500 to the Y. M. C. A., A. M. Robertson. M A. introduced the deputation, and Mr. Hand campaign organizer for'Western Ontarie, Major Best a Y 1.1. C. A. officer returned from the front, Major Shaw of Clinton, A- H. Musgrove of Wingham, and T'. W. Gladman of Baker, addressed the coun- cil, ,.. , Ensignh2ai•titi of London, addressed council asking for a grant to the Sal- vation Army Rescue Home in London, and Messrs Jos. Kidd and J. L. Killoran presented a claim for consideration for the Canadian Arniy Hut and Tent As- sociation conducted largely by the Knights of Columbus. Motions to grant 533,0011 to the Y. M. C. A., $I,4'00 to the S, A, Rescue Home 410. WEDDING BELLS - Deice-Gtwli' A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. John Gowdy at Belmore on Wednesday, May 29th, when his daugh- ter, Miss Edith, was united in marriage to Mr. James 1. Doig, of Empress, Alta. The wedding march was played by Miss Evelyn Crawford, and during the signing of the register, Mrs. Sinclair sang, "The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden," Rev. N. R. D. Sinclair conducted the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Doig will reside at Empress, Alta. The best wishes of their many friends here follow them to their western hone, WEIR-Mnit0IIALL A pretty church wedding was solemn- ized in St. Paul's church, Wingham, on r Wednesday afternoon, June nth, when Margaret Ann, only daughter ,of Mrs John Marshall, Turnberry, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Robt. C. Weir, Oth con. Turnberry. The bride entered the church leaning on the arm of her brother, Samuel Marshall, and liar niece, Bertha, acted as bridesmaid Mr. Emanuel J. Marshall acted as best mate The bride was prettily attired in a gown of • white satin, draped with chiffon and embroidered net and carried a prayer book. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. II. W. Snell, assisted by Rev. Mr. Lowe of Lucan. - The happy couple will reside on the groom's farm in Turnberry and will be followed by the best wishes of a host of friends.- WIGHTMAN-1VIACTAVISII On Wednesday . evening, June 5th, the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. McTavish. 10th con Culross, was the scene of a very pretty wedding when their eldest daugh- ter, Myrtle J;, and J. Rennie Wightman of East Wawanosh were united in mar- riage by the Rev. Mr, Bradley. of Tees - water. The bride, who looked lovely in a dress of white georgette and silk. and carried a bouquet of white carnations and maiden hair fern, entered the parlour on the arm of her father to the strains of Lohengrin's Bridal Chorus, played by Miss Belle Wightman, sister of the groom. Little Jennie McTavish made a sweet and dainty flower girl. After congratulations about eighty guests sat down to a dainty supper. Mr. and Mrs. Wightman are spending a short honeymoon in Owen Sound and on their return .they will take up their residence on the broom's farm 12th con. East Wawanosh. TaOatre.s E; CASE, M. D. Of Dungannon, nominated at Conserva- tive convention for candidate for the Legislature for North Huron to succeed Mr. A. H. Musgrove. 10 MY PLAYMATE BROTHER IN THE TRENCHES The night is cold, the wind is bleak: 0, little brother of mine, As on that night you marched away, With step so free and fine. Those feet that marched with me adown The orchard path in play, March over the ruined, war scarred roads Of sunny France today. The horn you blew with swelling breath, Battered and torn may lie, Now bugles play, "God Save the King" As you march forth to die. I would not have you stay, nor shun The path• where duty leads, • Truth, Right and Freedom are not won, • By airy words, but deeds. You heard the cry of prattling babes` Wrung out by eKultur's" reign, The sightless eyes the handless arms, You saw, and felt their pain. You heard a woman's outraged cry, And sprang to meet its need, That I and others here might find Security, indeed. Come sisters all: join prayers with zee, 13e this our kind request, "For safe return of brothers dear, Or failing that, an honoured bier, Where Angel Warriors rest." Florence Bremner Carmichael. and 83,000 to the Knights of Columbus were sent to the executive cotnnlittee. The following grants were made by the council; 821,000 to the Y. NI. C. A., 81,0011 to the S. A, Rescue Home and $2,000 to the Knights of Colurnbue. local Items Miss Pyke offers 25 per cent. discount off on all goods in her store from now until July 1st. Gavin Holmes of the Dominion Dank staff has been transferred to the John St. branch, Toronto. Mr. Ilarvey Montgomery, barber for Billie Burke, left on Saturday for Seaforth where he will assist his brother on his 200 acre farm Mr. Robt, Trench, Teeswater, has shipped his string of race horses to Cleve- land where they will enter in the races next week. eeA large number of Winghamites, motor- ed to Goderich on Monday evening and took in the moonlight excursion on the Greyhound! The public school board met on Tues- day evening and among other business set the school rate at 7e mills. This is an increase of 1x, mills. Mrs. Brock and daughters Misses M. L. and Jeanette have moved from Vic- toria St. into the ro""n- in the Irwin block over.Mr. Galbraith'& store. The Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's Church have greatly improved the appearance of the church grounds by having a lattice fence built at the back of the rectory. Mr. George Tervitt who has been in the employ of Gurney's Glove Works for some time, left'on Monday for Walker- ville where he has accepted a situation. Bishop Williams will administer the i.ly rite of confirmation in Si, Paul's Church on Sunday evening next. A large confirmation class will be recei ved. t.Mr. Frank Anderson of town has pur- chased 50 acres of pasture from Mr. Bos- man of the Bluevale Road, and he intends moving his thoroughbreds to it Mr. Ned Tompkins, Lower Wingham was unfortunate in having a piece taken off the end of one of his fingers while at his work in the Western Foundry on Thursday. Mr. T. D. Holmes has decided to re- main in town and will continue his shoe repairing business on a much larger scale than heretofore. Watch for his advertise- ment in our next issue. Iver. E. R. Harrison, local manager for Gunn's Limited, has three large and at- tractive signs painted on their neat ware- house here. The work was done by Mr. Jas. C. Anderson of Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Mills, Auburn, announce the engagement of their daugh- ter, Mabel L., to Mr. Norman M. Thompson of Donnybrook. The mar- riage will take place quietly the latter part of June, Mrs. Ferguson. is in London this week where she has been called by the military authorities to receive a bar which was won by her husband, Lieut. Foster Fergu- son, for valiant service on the battlefield. Lieut Ferguson has sometime ago been awarded a medal for bravery. Just a word to remind you, we have reached and over topped the mark, thanks to your kind assistance, we must continue on in the -well doing, don't forget we need your assistance. Every ounce of cream you bring to the Wingham Creamery adds to the bulk of our output. If you are not in line now is your time, get in, get top prices and best results for your Cream Butter and Eggs at the Wingham Creamery. L. S. Beninger, phone 30. Bitten By Bulldog A vicious bulldog in Lower Wingham attacked Mr. Robert Stapleton, of East Wawanosh as he was passing on Saturday and bit him on the leg. The wound was attended to at once and no serious results are anticipated. Officer Phippen shot the dog. Died In Florida Mrs. Andrew Mitchell, John St.,, Wing - ham, received a telegram on Friday morn- ing stating that her eldest son; David had passed away a few hours previously at his home in Florida. Mrs Mitchell and her daughter, Miss Agnes, left on the after- noon train Friday, to attend the funeral, Lost Sight Of Eye Mr. Ed. Small received a letter from his brother, Rollie, who was wounded about a month ago. His friends will be sorry to hear that he has lost the sight of one of his eyes. He also received wounds in the arm, shoulder and body. Rollie enlisted with the 186th Battalion. Lost His Speech • We are sorry to hear that Pte. George Jacques has been severely gassed and as a result has lost his speech. George is a former Whitechurch boy and was for some time barbering at Swanson's barber shop, His wife, formerly Miss Mamie Cartwright; and Iittle daughter reside in Preston. Special institute Meeting . A special meeting of the Women's In- stitute will be held in the Council Chamber Monday, June 24th at 2 o'clock. The meeting will be addressed by Miss Gray of Toronto, Miss Gray is a graduate in Domestic Science and has had a wide experience in Institute work, Iler subject will be "Are we giving ourselves a square deal." Take notice that the regu- lar :monthly meeting for June will be held on June 28tH. The Teeswater ladies will visit our Institute on that date and also supply the program. Further donations of maple sugar for our boys overseas have been received from Mrs. J. J. Kerr and Mrs. J.H. Anderson. THE IMF HOLIDAY And Early Closing Sensibly Criticised By a Farmer's Wife To the Editor of Advance:— Would you kindly allow a farmer's wife to ask a few questions in your valuable paper, one of which is "What do our town - people do while taking their weekly boli - day?" in these times of stress of war the farmer feels that he cannot afford to take a holiday. Everywhere he hears the call for production, with a scarcity of help, and is it fair that the .whale responsibility rests with the farmer? I was talking to a lady not long ago, from our glorious West. I asked how they expected to haryest this season's crop, ° Fust the same as last year, she said, our banker has a seven passenger car and during the week he finds out who of the farmers need help most and he starts out on the street and goes until he gets a carload then away -to help the farmers." I asked "what wages do you pay your banker?" just the same wage that any working man gets" but he says if it will help win the war that is his recompense. Now in our town we have early closing and half holiday one day in the week too. You will say we have our gardens. How long will it take any able bodied man to hoe the most of the town gardens? Of course there are exceptions, Now let me quote a case that came under my observa- tion recently. .A young farmer wanted some repairing done to some of his imple- ments and did not know the early closing system had begun, He went to town and he said the sun was high in the heavens, too, when he got there every place was closed. Well, he thought he • could get some tobacco, (there are some farmers who can afford it even yet) and could scarcely get in the tobacco store for men of all ages playing poll. He lost a part of that afternoon also the next forenoon coming back to town for his repairs. Now my suggestion would be, let those, who want recreation take a trip out to some farm, for they say a change is as good as a rest, and I am sure he would feel that he were helping win the war by aiding in production and the farmer would also be benefited. I am a farmer's wife and I get up with the sun and work till the sun goes down. When the farm work is done we knit sox and assist in our Red Cross work, and I can hoe my own gar- den too. How about our town women are they doing all in their power` to help win the war? There isa,1great hue and cry about the nineteen year'old boys going to war. If the Germans win this war there will be something to cry about, but let me tell you, the cry only comes from a few sore heads who have no boys at the front and the majority of farmers are doing all they can to win this war. I do not think any of us have much time for recreation and pleasure just now, Let us win the war first and then we will have plenty of time to play if we feel the desire. • A Farmer's Wife Lake Shore Millinery A large assortment of bathing caps just arrived. Why not have a good choice while our assortment is complete? McKibbon's Drug Store. Patriotic Dance The Girls' Knitting CIub will hold a patriotic dance in the council chamber on the evening or Friday, June 14th. Danc- ing to commence at 8.30, Everybody welcome. Card of Thanks . Mr. George Olver wishes to thank his friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy extended to him during the time of his sad bereavement and during the illness of his wife. W. C. T. U. Notes The monthly meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held at the home of Mrs. Joynt, Francis St., on Thursday of this week at 3 p. m. A good attendance is requested as it is the annual meeting and election of officers. Hemp brown and Manufactured Mr, Amos Tipling showed us a quantity of hemp which he grew on his farm in Morris and manufactured in the flax mill, He grew it last year as an experiment and Is forwarding the sample to Ottawa where 't will be tested. If hemp can be, success- fully grown and treated in Ontario it will be a great national boom, for at present binder twine and rope are imported and the cost is therefore very high. Wounded By Shell Mrs. Wm Dore has received word that her son Harry, who was recently reported seriously wounded, is improving slightly, which will be good news for his many Wingham friends. His chaplain writes that be was severely wounded in the side by a shell. Mrs. Dore has since received a note written by Harry, ten days after being wounded. He states although his recov- ery will be slow he expects to pull through. Dies from Lockjaw Benjamin Allen, aged 16, son of Mr, and Mrs. Joshua Allen of Benmiller, died at his hone from lockjaw which developed after he was hurled from a wagon when the team he was driving ran away. His arni was very badly cut probably by some wire in the wagon. Besides his parents he leaves five brothers, Maitland of Auburn; Harold and Secord in France; Norman and Clifford at home. Another brother, Lorne, was killed about a year ago in France. ,! lei iI et lt 1'( '- sherd %:., Stores A .,,G'! iADA5 F AVUItIIE G+ tw. b tlftU4'ii.oef. M r' Summertime is KODAK —time— Get outdoors with a Kodak We have them from $2.50 u p. We develop films -We print pictures What is nicer to send to him "over there" than a snapsoot of home. J. W. McKibbon DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Phone 53 C, P. R. Tickets - 4 ty I• • WEARE•j,.l - F,R6-TOSk.RVE you y; r feet soot. Cost so little that you can well afford two pairs, FLE ET FOOT for "best" w e ar of course. Another pair for every day wear. It is -a true economy to have more than one pair of these easy com- fortable, dressy shoes.'. We have styles for Men, 'Women and Children —fou' every sport -- every use. W. J. Greer Roots and Shoes• ,..som.. ;tlftaOMNI OMPININIMMOI GIUSTIE'S PHONE 59 Canada Food Board License' No. 8--278. OUR TEAS . Are bought on straight test aS to Quality-. Flavour- and lavour and Liquoring.- The blending grades are carefully matched and as nearly as Possible we offer you A "E'RF.Ec r TEA. A full range of Blacks and Japans If you drink coffee give Christies' a trial. Choice Butter and Fresh Eggs Wanted 1 1 1 1 1 •+tw aislulmielm MUM wlwMerw WOO Wingham General Delivery On and otter MONDAY NEXT, JUNII 17th, Coal 011 will be delivered O.NL'.VJ` ONC.t 1 ACJc OA') This will be delivered by special wagon apart from alt other good. ,POU!'R2 O'CLOCIC V11il1 be ilia hour of delivery. ROST. /MAT 'IR, Prop,