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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1918-07-25, Page 1777 AU Roads lead to Wingham Chautauqua August 3.9. Public Meeting in the Hall on Thursday Evg. Vote for the Fertilizer Bylaw on Monday next. 1•••••••••••••••••••••0•••••••••••••••• Single Copies Three Cents WINOHAM, ON1., THURSDAY. JULY 25th, 018 Subscriptions: $1,59 per year, PATRIOTM NATES The Society acknowledges with thanks the following donations: to Prisoners of War Bread Fund, from Miss Farquhar-. eon's room in Public School, $4.00e from Miss Rutledge, $4.00. Systematie Giving for June:- Ward 1- $22.20; Ward 2 - 23.55; Ward 3-29.95; Ward 4-28.52; Ward 5-4.20. The patriotic tea and sewing circle will be held at the home of Mrs. E. Jenkins, Teeswater Road, July 30th. Thaw wish- ing socks to send to soldier friends may have one pair each month by calling at the patriotic rooms on Saturday afternoon between 2 p. in. and 5 p m. Bluevale Miss Mabel Coultess ot Toronto is home for a few weeks' holidays Pte, Earl Aitchison. nt. Niagara Camp spent the week end with his parents here Mrs Ball of Toronto. and Mrs Bray of St. Helens -1)1.e visiting at the home of Robt. Musgrove this week. Mr. Lester of Toronto is visiting friends in the village this week, Mr. Watson Smith, C. P. R. agent, 7.orra. called on old friends in the village en Sunday MrR Cadotte and son left Saturd.aylo visit friends at London and Detreit. Mrs. Wm Hall spent Sunday at the home of Wm Yeo Miss Laura Holmes who recently under went an operation at Wingham hospital is home and improving nicely. Mr Howard Stewart who has been working at Bowling Green is home for a couple Weeks' rest as he has not been enjoying- very good health. Mr:Leonard Ruttan is kept very busy these Clays bookine order a tor honey and attending his.20hivea of bees. Parmers are about. through haying which was a fair crop The spring crops and roots are in bad need of rain. Jas. Elliott Jr.. 4th line has been grant- ed three months' leave from the army to look after his farm. Fordyce Mr. and Mrs. 'Vtlilliam Rintnul and family ofWingham visited at Mr. Alex. Rintours on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert McPherson and family and Mr and Mrs. James Snowden and son also Miss McPherson of Grand Valley visited over Sunday at Mrs Rebt. Haines' Miss Lillian Stephens visited friends around here for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lott visited at Mr David Ferrier's on Sunday. ' Miss Victoria Champion spent Sunday at home * Raying is the order of the day. EVERYBODY'S COLUMN • r „ ~ • _ a tICTION SALE -Household furniture, eto., will ho held at the home of Mrs. Sim', Catherine St. on Saturdly, July 27th, T. it BENNitrr, Auctioneer, VCR SALE -1 Commercial Actregister with ✓ cash drawer, has not been used still un - tacked, 1 second hand cash register, (eh apl, 1 second hand learn harneas less collar and bridles pain first class repair oiled and clean- ed, Apply at Tao ADVANCH OPIUM leLls WANTED -Blacksmith, wood -working u Ravenna hands and bench hands to work on ex 10115 and freight handling trnolts, also labourers tohand e lumber. W. A. Mims Hespeler. fltittSlilIPOR SALE—Gond delving horse snit - u ante for farm work. Apply at THE ADVANCN T.O8T—A ring of keys about fifteen on ring. Moder wit! please leave at the tirunswick and receive $1 r -ward. T.Ilik) POULTRY WANTEO—All tiescrip- .1-1 ikons. Highest 51004' pala. W.J. ARMOUR 14IL01/ COWS. FOR HALE—Three or four IIL gmd milch cows for sale. Y.mr choice of • Appty to Wm. FULD. nvt DRIVING MARE- Five years old. ✓ sound, '001; afraid of automobiles. Apply to Wingham Overland Sales. L. RUNNtilblt. • tplIRRsHINel OUTFIT FOR SALE -In A. 1 shape. The real thing for a syndic:tie, everything complete. For particulars address JOHN Asnen • GO Anne St., Toronto .-••••••••••••* frIWO HOODISON PfTlF3ITr1Its POR S ALE— • Ono equipped with 14 %otter and feeder, the other hand feed and sleaw carr 8111. Beth msehines are In good ship For particulars address JOHNASHER, GO Anne St., Toronto. VOTERS' UST 1918 • Municipality of the Town of Wingham County of Huron Notice is h rehy given that I have trans. witted or deli ered to the porso»s montionsd in section 0 of the Ontario Voters' 1 Ist .Aet, the copies required by said section 10 be HO 1.ratolliitted or dent. red of the list, mado pur.mant to said act, (1 all pc sons appearing' b,v the last revised Assessment, Roll of the Municipality to be entitled to vote in tt,e said Muttielp.dity at elections for members of the Legislative sem* and at Municipal flee - lions; mid that the said lint was first posted up Only °Men at, tte Town of Whiginon on the nth day of July, IR% and remains thole for 10-pect ion, And r hereby nail upon ell *eters to take immediate proceedings to ii..ve any errors or O mni:Amu' corrected Itecord nig to law. JOHN if. (MOVES, Clerk, 'NAM of Ingham. Dated this alb -day 41.1uly, 1918. itift* sieesioisposs, ga saes Electric W ring . Installed Irons and Appliances Itcpaired. sa. 1, WEDDINO BELLS O'Kevasi- Comtism A marriage of much interest to St, Augustine people, took place at St. Aug- ustine Parish church, Wednesday, July 17th, when Bridget Helen, second daugh- ter of Mrs. Ellen Cummins became the bride of John Francis O'Keefe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael O'Keefe of Nor- wood. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Dean. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Michael Cum- mins and she looked very sweet and girlish dressed in an embroidered and tucked white silk-crepe-de-chene gown with em. broidered bridal veil in Juliet cap trimmed with orange blossoms and she carried a large bouquet of white bridal roses, her sister, Miss Annie Cummins made a charming bridesmaid dressed in pink silk- crepe-de-chene with white Maline hat carrying a bouquet of pink sweet peas. Mr Leo O'Keefe of Norwood ably assist- ed his brother. After the ceremony the bridal party drove by auto to the home of the bride's mother where a five course dinner was served to the immediate relatives of the bride and groom. The table being beautiful with its large white wedding bell with Lover's Knots and white streamers and the centre decora- tions were Killarney Roses and Maiden Hair Fern. Later Mr. and Mrs. O'Keefe left for a short honeymoon trip to Toronto and Linden. The bride travelling in a navy blue costume with champagne colored Georgette crepe blouse and hat to match, after which they left for their new home at Norwood The many beautiful pres- ents from friends and the bride's former pupils showed the high esteem in which she was. held. She having taught for several years at Ayton, Hullett and Mild- may. Mr. and Mrs. O'Keefe will carry with them the good wishes of their many friends to their new home. •1111=1111011/••• Whitt -church Mrs. Wm, Howard of Wingliam spent last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George alcClenaghan. Mrs. Coiling and Miss Rena Colling of Ripley were recent visitors at the parson- age with Mr. an4 Mrs Duncan McTavish. Miss Margaret piper of Wingham spe,nt a few days last week with Mrs. Wm, Martin,- Mr. and Mrs Thos, Davidson and Mr. Fred Davidson motored to Walkerton one day last week. , Miss Stevens is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Dow. Mr. Harry McClenaghan of Belgrave and Mr. R. J. Dobie' of Wingham spent Sunday at Mr Wm. Barbour's. Me, and Mrs, 0 M Chowen and Miss Bessie Chowen leave this week to spend their vacation at Pert McNichol on the Georgian Bay, Miss Marian Casernore returned last week from a vieit with Morris friends. Mrs. David Martin of Hamilton was a guest last week at the home of adr. and Mrs W. Martin. Mrs, James Moore has returned to Toronto after spending a fortnight with her parents, Mr and Mrs J. J Johnston. Rev. Mr. Thynne of Palmerston con- ducted the services in the Presbyterian church on Sunday. Rev. Mr Gibson> formerly of Belmore, is expected to preach on Julyseath, The Guild meeting will be held on Friday night after choir practice. The leaders are Misses Merle Wilson and Lettie Fox. Rev. J lire Stewart of Long Branch, formerly of this place has accepted a call to Belmont in London Presbytery. Many friends will regret to hear of the death of ,his father, Mr. Jas. Stewart in Goderich recently. Among the successful students at Stratford Normal were Misses Olive Clow and Valetta Tiffin. Congratula• tionsl 1••••••-,•••••••••••••••••ar*o•••••••••.•••••••••• East Wawanosh Mr. and Mrs. Robert McPherson and son Earl and Miss Fanny McPherson and Mr. and Mrs 'James Snowden and son Ernest motored trom Laurel and spent the week -end with Mrs, Robert Haines Mr and Mrs. Ed NicQuillin and family spent Sunday at the home ot Mrs. Robert Haines, Mr, and Mrs. George McRoberts spent the week-eod under the parental roof. Miss Mary McOuillin and brothers Will and Robert spent Sunday evening with their grandmother, Mrs, Robert Haines, Mr. Wellington Scott and Mrs. James Robinson, daughter Vent and Mrs. Atthur' Haines and* Mr. and Mrs. Henderson motored from Wingham and called oit Mrs. Robert Hainea and daughter Winni. lied on Sunday. Mrs. Evan Haines and sons Irving and Robert are spending a couple of weeks with her mother, Mrs, John Chamney of Westfield. 4toinalottitar...14AtoitaitititlitotiliitotAkat.i, Amuvers To Call Another Wingham boy hag answered the call of King and Country, Mr. C. A. Morrison, whose home is in Tutnberry, but who hat for home time been employ- ed with t1 Hughes Creamery at Laurel. Ile was petizentied with a wrist watch by Ida Petite at Lace phos to hiedepehe ..............„..................,...„...„,.."..............., r..r. Pereonate Mrs, Fred Guest is visiting at her par- ental home in Kitchener, Mr. and Mks. Albert Small of Preston, spent a few days in town. Mr. Howard Finley or Preston, was a visitor in town this week. Mrs. W. D. Burke is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hueston, Loudon. IViiss`Janet Holmes is spending a month with relatives in Michigan. Mrs." Corbett and daughter Ada are visiting relatives in Stratford. Mrs. Ivan Johnston spent the week -end at the beaeh, Kincardine. Mrs. Jas. Kerr of Toronto is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. E. Porter. Miss Brownie Swarts spe nt the week. end with friends in Brussels. Mr M. E. Zurbrigg and family motol:- ed to Kincardine on Wednesday. Mr. A Welch of !Toronto, is taking a week's holidays at W. J. Greer's, • Mrs. Harry Carson is we are sorry to report suffering from blooci-poisoning. Mr. and Mrs. Win:Tooke of Iearrie, are the guests of Mrs. Helps, Shuter St. Mr, and Mrs. Bradley of St. Tnomas, are guests of Miss Pugsley, Leopold St. Mrs. Brock and Miss M. Brock are spending a couple of weeks at Kincardine beach. Miss Nellie Nicholls, teacher - at Price, ville, is spending the vacation at her home here. , Miss Vera Robinson is visiting with her cousin, Miss Edna Henderson, of Palmer- ston. • Miss Lydia Evershed, pf Kitchener. is. the guest of Mrs. W. T. le/filler, Pleasant Valley, Miss Annie Cunningham spent the week -end with friends in Herifryn - and Ethel. Miss Ruth Anderson is spending a week at Grand 13end, the guest of Mildred Walker, • . . Mrs. S: F. Ferguson aad children are • spending' six weeks hdlidays with rela- tives at,Nestleton. " Miss Mary Anderson and brother, 'James of Lindsay, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs, John Galbraith. Miss Lottie Maddison of the Woodstock Sentinel -Review staff spent a couple of days at her home here. • Miss Hogg and Mrs Arthur McGuire of Brussels were the guests of Mrs. Thos. Forbes, last week. • Watson Smith 'of Zorra, and Calvin McKay of Embro, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bosnian. Mrs, Russell Collins and children of Hamilton, are visitors at. the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Wray, Turnberry, Md. Jos..Higgins and daughter, Miss Maud spent the -past week visiting with friends in Hensel' and Seaforth. - Mrs. Eldon Peterman and daughter, Lillian, have returned home after visiting her cousin, Mrs. Jas. Webster, of Luck - now: Miss 'Edna Elliott who recently gradu- ated from the •Spotton Basineas Cellege has gone to Windsor where she will take a position. Mr. Byrnes Fleuty returned to his home in Oakville after spending a couple of weeks at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Jas. Fleuty. Misses Lilla E. Breen and Olga Matt- son have returned to Toronto after spend- ing the past two weeks at the borne of the former's parents, in Turnberry, Mrs. Connor and baby of Melfort, Sask, are visiting Mrs. Connor's sister, Mrs. Walter Doableciee, arid renewing former acquaintances id town. . Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Shields of Palmer- ston and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rambly of Toronto, motored up to Wingham last week and renewed acquaintances here. Mrs. Shields and Mr. Hatnbiy being former residents of town Mr. anti Mrs. W. OrLepard, Mrs. J. S. Debbie, Mr Gordon Gannett motored to Oshawa last weelc and returned with two neer-1VIcLaughlin cars. Mrs. George Redmond and daughter, Helen of Toronto, are spending a week with their cousins, Dr, and Mrs. Red- mond, Patrick St. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Fyfe and Mr.and Mrs. Lawrence Fyfe and Misses Tessie and Viola Irving motored to Clinton, Hensall and Exeter where they spent the week -end with friends. Mrs. Lynn McMichael and three child- ren who have been visiting her mother, Mrs: George Walker, Turnberry, left for Toronto to visit relatives there, 'previous to leaving for their home in Rochester, N. Y. Mr, W. W. Scott of IVIoorelield, and Mr. and Mts. Carson Henderson and children of Palmerston motored to town and spent Sunday with the former'a sis- ters, Mrs, Arthur Haines and Mrs. James Rob Isom *Attiont.AtitAi*ttittA*At • Secure Your Chautauqua Ticket Chautauqua tickett; are now on sale in 1,Vitighain at the following plaee cc Bank of Commerce. Bank of Htunilton. Ihrminion Bank. The Advance Office. J. A. Wile. J. A. MacLean. tare. I-1. E. Ivied & CHAUTALWA FOR WINGHAM one Weolc Of 04(irand Entertainment" Provided by Patriotic Citizens Certainly a Big Event "Chautauqua?" and present "The Comedy of Errors," When the word first appeared on the Such an opportunity to her these famous players will seldom come to many banners there were enquiries on every hand. Somewere, whet is it? Others, again In lectures you will hear the where will it be held? . Rev. P. MacCorry give "The Story It means that August 3rd to August Beautiful." It is pictures of the world 91 h, Wingham will have a week of illustrated by colored pElitos, accompanied entertainment held in the Park, by song. Rev. MacCorry is in a class by under 11 big tent.Chautauquns have himself and will bold his audience spell ° bound. Col. George W. Bain will give been popular in the United States • forhound, years, because of their great educational his famous lecture, "If I Could Live Life value. in Canada they are just coming Ove." His eloquence lesssaid .to equal into proper recognition. Wingham citi- Mit of the late John B. Gough. Russell zens knowing their value have guaranteed II. Conwell, a name in the lecture world to be responsible for the big expense that stands without a peer. He will de. in- volved in securing a Chautauqua weds for liver his world renowned lecture "Acres of thitown. • Diamonds." has delivered it over s The programme consists of entertain- 5,000 times. In the academy of Music, ments each afternoon and evening for Philadelphia, there were 5000 people adults and morning entertainments for present, in May, 1914. He was presented the juvenile members of the Chautauqua. with an album containing 5,000 signa- For the letter trained supervisors will be tures, a purse containing $5,000 and the here and the adult programme is one, the door receipts were upward of $5,000: like of which has .never before been offer- was the five -thousandth time he delivered ed in this community, It will be full of the lecture. He .uses the money he inspiring music and vital aed patriotic makes to assist in educating poor students. messages. The attractions listed for the This is what you get for your $2.00 week could not be heard anywhere for less season ticket. 'Do not turn it down as it than $10.00. The single admissions to will be one of the greatest treats ever all of them here would aggregate $0.75. given in Wingham, However, the local committee, by their After the expenses are paid. a per guarantee, have been able to secure these centage of the surplus will go to the (adult) for the sum of $2.00 each foe Women's Institute, the Women's petreotic what is known as a season ticket. This Society and the Girls' Knitting Club, entitles the holder to attend every enter- The public are indebted to the gentlemen tainment. The juvenile tickets will cost who took it upon themselves to bring this 51.00 each. The ticket sellers will call great travelling university of edecational upon the public right away offering these advantages to Wingham, . season ticketefor sale After the first 000 Remember the date from August 3rd to tickets are sold ' it is possible the season August 9th at Wingham. • ticket will be advanced to $2 50 The . single admissions are afternoon, 50 cents; evening, 75 cents. It will be readily seen that the season ticket is the most profit- 'abeleh Vat do you get for your money? A fair question, and one that can be answered with confidence, Here are some of the features:, • "The Welsh Glee Quartette," one Of the best' attractions that has come to America. Dr. T. W. Davidson will deliver his famous lecture "The Capus flage of Kaiserism." It is called, an up - Paces Proud Charge Acting upon' a wire from Stratford on Monday morning, Chief Allen arrested Arthur Henry, orStratferd, upon a charge of fraud, beating a bill for food and lodging. He was taken back to Stratford by Detective 13roadley, The prisoner is a married man and has been a resident of ,Wingham until very recently.' Previous to coming to' Wingham be lived at Brussels, Ont, BEN GREET PLAYERS The Most, Celebrated Shakespearean Players in Existence. BEN GREET PLAYERS. Everybody loves a Shakespearean play, and "The Comedy of Errors" J. deservedly among the most popular. The Ben Greet Players will present this laugh -creating play the firth evening of Chautauqua Week. Known throughout America all one of the greatest Chautauqua attrac- tions available. Popular in the greatest play houses hero and abroad, with a record of notable performances excelled by few theatrical organizations in the world. Honored by appearances on the White House lawn before Amerlean Presidents and international celebrities. An organization' of outstanding merit—big in numbers—bigger in artistry—with a vehicle which has stood the test of tinit--a comedy with a punch, Shakespeare's immortal. Ben Greet's players are thoroughly capable histrionic artists who have Opeciallted upon Shs,kespettneat productions. The record or success won by the organization, not only on the Chautauqua platform, but in leading theatres of America, Is the best possible assurance of their ability to please, to -minute message, crowded with wit and wiedont. Among the artists are Mr. 1 Hartwell De Mille the (moue Canaditen baritone, Miss Martha Alexander, the great American violinist, Miss Madge one of Canada's own girls, I who • is considered . the most brilliant pianiete in the Dominion, Miss Bertha Farrier soprano. She is one of America's ' greatest artists and has recently returned ' from the war, where she did nursing for two years Medame Florence MAMMY, the Danish prima -donna, who singe "My 1 Heart at Thy Sweet Voice," from Samson and Delilah, and also folk songs, William Osborne, the boy Violin Virtuoso, and Herbert Elwell, the great pianist and composer. "The Royal Dragoone," band of nine singers and musicians who t have charmed audiences the world Over. "The Techaikowsky Quartet," a band of rmwerians whose ensemble , work has plieed them in a daft dietinctly above 'ail. Who has not heard of "The Ben I Greet Players." They are to be here Caught iu Belt While at his work in Preston, Mr. R. A. Dinsley of Wingham suffered a bad shaking up and some nasty scratches and bruises. When oiling a machine his cloth- ing caught in a belt and he was hurled against a beam at the ceiling, and his clothes pretty well torn off. Ile will be obliged to take a few holidays, Sppwrecked firt The Ocean 'te, Percy Merldey, eon of Mr. and Mrs. le 'Ielerkley, underwent an experience which doubtless he will never forget. Shortly after leaving Halifax, the boat he embarked on struck a rock or possibly a mine and went to: the bottom, We understand all en hoard were saved, but have not full particulars. With the Other soldier% Percy was compelled to jump in- to the water in his night clothes and not • • until several hours were spent clinging to wreckage in the cold water wrie he picked up He is now in Halif tical Items 1 Gunne are paying 42• cents for eggs and 43c for butterfat Mr, E4' Taylor of Exeter, utas accepted a position in Billie Bierlse's barber shop, Mr. F. J. Hill spent several days in Toronto last week, choosing records for his stock, Mitchell's Corner Drug Store carries the largest stock of Trusses, etc., in Hur- on County. The first 600 Chautauqua tickets are selling for $2.00 each, after they go ticks ets will cost you $2.511 Williards Forkdipt Chocolates -the Chocolate supreme. Sold only at Mit- chell's Corner Drug Store, The regular monthly meeting of the Turnberry Red Cross Society will be held at the home of Mrs. Thos. James on Fri- day afternoon, July 26th, r. Wm. S. King has erected a monu- ment in Bluevale cemetery in memory of the late Joseph IvIcKinneyve It is a nice one and was purchased 'from Mr. B. Cochrane, formerly of Wingham. r. Robert Jenkins, purchased 15 acres jtTt north of the town from Mr. John Amsbury. The price paid was $1,600, We understand Mr. and Mrs. Amsbu y will znove to Brantford in the near future. Captain A. W. Martin who has been iri charge of the local Salvation Army corps during the past year, farewelled from the corps on Sunday last and goes on Thurs- day to supply for a month at the London No. I. Corps, before taking a new per- ' rpanent appointment, ' The •Women's Institute picnic WhiCh was held on Mr. Geo. Criukshanks lawn on .Wednesday afternoon was a decided success, About 150 were present. The members of the Institute are very thank- ful to Mr. and Mrs. Cruikshanks for their ,hospitality, A disease known as the black leg is working havoc among the cattle herds of Cargill destrict. A peculiar germ on the grass this season is said to be the direct cause of it. One drover in that vicinity had no less than 2g fine grass cattle suc- cumb to the disease within the past few days says a despatch to the daily press. BORN WaTsms-In Belgrave, on Thursday, July 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Watson, a daughter, FORSYTBE- n Wingharn, oh Wednes- diy, July 17th, to Mr. and Mrs Alex. Forsythe, a son. DAVIDSON-In Wingham Genera Hos- pital, on July 2Ist, to Mr. and .Mrs. Fred Davidson., a son. DIED CALDRIL -In Chaysville, Penn., U. S. A., on July 21st, 1918, Dr. Geo. Calder, , aged 84 years. Dr. Calder, Wingham, is a niece of the deceased. ° ' •••••••••••• Another Industry Por Wingham Mayor Binkley informs us that he is in communication with another industry that wishes to locate in Wingham. We understand they have made an offer for one of the vacant buildings on Josephine St, They will doubtless watch closely what Wingham does with the kertilizer by-law. W roxev-r Mr A. A Lamonby Called on friends in Wingham on Sunday. Mrs Neil While and son Clarence spent the week end with friends in Guelph. Mrs. Thos. -Gibson and daughter Anna who have been visiting friends in town left last Thursday for their home in Winnipeg. Mies Oral Kitchen left for Toronto Saturday afternoon after spending two weeks' holidays with her parent and friends here. Miss Annie Anderson is home from London Mr. H. Patterson was in Toronto on business last week. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Davey and family spent Sunday with friends at Ayton. Mr. and Mrs A. 11, Moffatt spent the wetk-end with friends in Owen Sound. M r, 'and Mrs. C W. Simpson and family visited friends in Herman on Sunday, f4 el more Mr. and Mrs, George Findlater of Man , are visitors at the home ot Mr, Alex. Findlater. Mrs. J. Clark of Grand Valley visited her brother, Mr. Jos. Hall and other rela- tives here last week. Mr, John T. Lamonhy ef Toronto is renewing old acquaintances in these parts There will be no service in the Meth°. dist church on Sunday owing to Sacra. ment at Salem appointment. Ptes JL1O1CS Pitch, Stanley Halliday, Amble Lowry, Harry Metcalfe and Otto Johann of London camp are home on a month's leave, Rev. R. N. Sinelair and Rev. N Malcolm, Wroxeter, exchanged pulpits on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs J. Weir, Teeswater, spent Sunday with friends here. Mr, anti Mrs E J. Jackson visited friends bet r Iasi week, If/tying is the. order of the day, It is sk befter c rop than anticipated. NORMAL STUDENTS DO WELL Only 8 out of 232 Condidates Fail to Get Through and only 18 Unable to Make Second •Claso. The record of this Year's class at the Stratford Normal School is a exception. ally good one. Out of 232 candidates writing 8 failed and 18 were unable to make Second Class and are awarded the Third Class Certificates. Dr. S. D. Silcox and his staff are to be congratulated on the splendid showing made by the class One of the Thirds, Elgin L. Schatz, of Dashwood, did not try his examinations as he was drafted and missed the Third group of the studies, HURON COUNTY SECOND CLASS CERTIFICATES Sarah O. Arrastrong, Gocferich, Cadra M. Asquith, Auburn Florence Barber, Wingham. Edna I. Carr, Ethel. Annie 0. Clow, Wingham. Winnie H. Draper, Clinton. Grg.e J. Dyer; Goderich, Mina Ehlers, Dashwood. Ella 1-1, Elder, Seaforth • Almeda Finkbeiner, Crediton. Elizabeth L. Ford, Clinton, Dorothy Fowles, liaydeld. • Ada L Fulton, Brussels. Ella J. Granger, Auburn., • Julia M. Hauch, Crediton, • Laura (Jan.) Holmes, Bluevale. Lila M. Howatt, Auburn, Margaret M. Lansing, Londesboro, Elva M. (Jan) Little, Seaforth. Annie I. McDonald, Zurich. . Kate C. McDonald, Bluevale, Rebecca D. McGowan, Blyth. Marie G. Meaghen, Dublin, Agnes Murphy, Seaforth. Olive M. Riotoul, Wingham. Elsie C. Robertson, Wingharre Helen Rodaway, Clinton. A. V. Shanahan, Clinton. Violet Sharpe, Dashwood. Lavine Smith, Gra:Ron, • Ruth E. Sothern, Fordwich. -- - Rae Stothers, Dungannon. Beatrice S. Wade, Forcievich. C. A. Hoffman, Zurich- TtIRI CLASS STANDING Irene J. Allen, Wingham. Jessie Chesney, Seaforth. • " Zerelda Churchill, Clinton. . Mary H. Gibson, Wroxeter, Mae McClinchey, Seaforth. Elgin L. Shaltz, Dashwood. • Service At McLaughlin Garage Dobbie & Lepard, the local McLaughlin agents are in a position to give service to all makes of automobiles. , Use Less Water Outdoors The Electric Light and Waterworks Committee desire to publicly notify all users of town water to not waste it in any way or they may be compelled to with- draw the out -door service eatirely. The water is at present very low and the town does not wish to run chances in not hav- ing a good force in case of fire. Cars At The Old Prices Mr. L. Kennedy has recently received his last shipment of Overland cars for 1918, Parties who are thinking of pur- chasing a car if even next year should not delay as another advauce takes place on. August 1st. It is impossible for me to call on every prospect, you are especially invited to call and ask for demoustration. We have only one Chevrolet Touring Car left at old prices. Wingham Overland Sales. installation of 1. 0. 0. P. Officers D, D. G. M., Rev. C. R. Durrant, Teeswater, along with team, installed the following officers of Maitland Lodge, I. 0, 0. F., on Thursday evening-. P. G. -Ha A. Mutton. N. G. -John Crandell, V. G.- D. B. Porter. Rec.-Sec.-J. F. Groves. Fin, Sec. -W. J. Haines. Treasurer -H. B. Elliott. Warden -A. Bell, Cond.-Roht, Allen, R. S, N. G. -H. J. Jobb. L. S. N, G. -A. E. Porter, Chaplain -P. H. Deans, R. S. S. -Roy Adair. L S. S. --H. Hinscliffe, R. S. V. G. -N. L. Fry. L. S. V. G. -H, J. Thompson. L G. -R. A. Currie, 0. G.-4. W. Dodd. Culross Partner In Trouble Henry Weisharr, a Culross farmer residing near BeImore, appeared before Magistrates James Talton. and Robert Richardson in the Town Hall, Walkerton, on Wednesday morning on a charge of having retained a man in his employ knowing him to be a deserter or an eh- sentee. This cage arose out of the arrest of Alex. Kraemer, who came down front the West and hired with 'Weisharr, and who received notice while working for hint to report for military service. Weisharr admitted that he was aware Kraemer got a letter to report for duty, and was also aware that he didn't report, and still retained him in his employ. The charge was laid against Welshers' by the military police. Mr. David Robertson, K. C., who appeared for the accused, suggested that the court let him off on suspended sentence, but when the niagistrate wouldn't consent to this, asked that the trial be adjourned eight days to allow hint to submit the evidence to the Govt. This was acceded to and Court stands I adjourned till Thursday next, July 1,5th. !I 4 141 1' J The A...0.4(.0.a 4.)11If 1 fiRtic,',3(Litf • A Clit Swim Kaps. We have an up-to-date and well assorted stock of Bathing Caps 40c. to $1,25 each. Having secured the Wingham agency for this exclusive line Avoid Seashore Prices by purchasing your caps before you go on your holiday. Ask to see our all Rubber Bathing Shoes at $I.50 per pair. J. W. McKibbon DRUGGIST AND orrictAN Phone 53 9. Pe Yielc,ees '11 .3 .1 .1 1.) 14 1; l. f!. wE ARE. kg•HE TO sERvt. YOU •toi .41411.••••••••••••••411.•••••••• Marin -oF - UMMOr Footwear We have a number. • o broken lines - a, Worn - ens, Missend • . ren's White Canvas • • Putnps, Oxfords, .and Boots, which will . be. sold at big cut prices. A Real Clean I Up Sale ...t See Windows and13ar.- , gain Tables. Call early and. • secure your size. W. J. Greer .464•410••41011,11.114************** C H RIST1E PHONE 59 • Canada Food Board License No. 8-278. ' • it Pays to Buy ' Christie's Teas' The cup value is big and when • this is considered the price does not count. This is an economic fact • well worth consideration. The flavour is distinct and equals the best on the market and-Whea • compared with most teas IS VERY SUPERIOR IF YOU DRINK COFFER DRINK CHRISTIE'S. Choice Butter and Fresh Eggs Wanted Brussels " The Brussels school board has engaged Miss Winnifred Morris, of Petrolea, as the successor to is Jardine, in the continuation department. Brussels Council hu decided to build • a. cement unk , laxla feet, to be located ' near the Ament factory for the purpose of better fire protection. Of the ten candidates from Brunets school who wrote at the entrance extuni- nation, ell were succetsful, five of them taking honoure. Kathleen McLaren headed the list, vorIng 533 marks. Edward Bryan*, ath line of Morris, had the misfortune to fall off a load of hay and break Ms left arm near the wrist. .4A