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The Union Evangelistic campaign is in-
creasing in interest and power. On Sun-
day afternoon Miss Gladys Ditzell spoke
on • The White Life," at the Methodist
church.. To say the least, this was a great
service and at its close fifty-one went to
the front signifying their desire to lead a
new life. At the same hour in the Town
Hall, Evangelist Johnston spoke to men
and boys on "The Strength of Manhood."
A large crowd of men and boys greeted
the Evangelist and all reported a splendid
service.
The great mass -meeting at 7.30 p. m.
Atived to be the grand climax of the day,
the chorus -choir rendering a number of
splendid selections. In this service, Evan-
gelist Johnston preached his famous ser-
mon, "Not Saved." At its close a num-
ber accepted Christ as their Saviour.
WT sums i'hoiu KVANGELIST
.rolINSTON •
"Stick a pin in a Christian Scientist and
he will jump as high as anybody."
"Many a man spends more time getting
his hogs and cattle ready for market than
he does getting his children ready for
Heaven."
"Many a professing Christian don't
know any more of the taste of real salva-
tion than the town pump of the taste of
the water that passes through it."
'They shouted for 'Teddy' Roosevelt
for fiftv-seven minutes and for William
Jennings Bryan sixty minutes: Lord, give
us the same enthusiasm for true religion
that many have for 'politics."
' Many keep their religion on ice all the
time."•
"When ministers and professing Chris.
tions get as anxious about saving souls as
they are about some other things, there
/il be a world-wide revival."
_ 'Hell is so full of hypocrites their feet
are sticking out the window."
"A man or woman who says they believe
the Bible yet are making no effort to save
sinners from hell, are grafters pure and
simpl e."
"God intends us to wear the robe of
righteousness seven days a week."
"A dollar looks to be a trifle when spent
for self but very large when given to God's
work."
"There is no such thing as a sinning
Christian any more' than there is a pure,
libertine or honest thief. Without holi-
ness no man shall see the Lord."
"Joining the church can no more take
you to Heaven than a sign -board can take
you to London."
"If your religion isn't below the collar_
button, you haven,t any. True religion
warms the heart."
"God has made us • -as a nation, great.
Let us then earnestly labor for the inter-
ests of Kingdom."
"The first proof you are a Christian is
your desire to save somebody else."
Tie Late Mr's., Cosens •
tilthere passed away at her residence,
MI nie St., on 'Tuesday, September 10th,
Emily, beloved wife of Abner Cosens,
Mrs. Cosens has been a sufferer for some
months and her death was not unexpected.
She was a highly esteemed citizen and to
her bereaved husband and daughter,
Mary, is extended deepest sympathy.
Deceasetkwas a true christian woman and
a member of. the Baptist church Rev.
Mr. Dingman will conduct the funeral
services on Thursday afternoon. Inter-
ment will take place in Wingham cemetery.
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Personals
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Miss Cora i3aker is clerking in John
Galbraith's store.
Miss Rose Bowden has gone to Detroit
where she has secured a situation.
Mrs. Peter Fryfogle returned to Toronto
after visiting at Mr. John Davidson's.
Miss Edith Davis of Exeter, is visiting
with her friend Miss Jean Ross, Morris.
Miss Belle Robertson is visiting with
friends in Tiverton and vicinity for a few
days,
Miss Line I3arber has returned to Sar-
nia where the will resume her duties as
milliner.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mines and daughter
Marie, spent the week -end with friends at
Glenallan. •
Mr. W. A. Mines and son, Geage are
attending the Western Fair for a few
Ways this week.
Mr. and Mrs, A. E. Coling are enjoying
a motor trip to. Owen Sound, Meaford
and Collingwood.
Mrs. E. D. Lynett and son, Downs, at-
tended the Toronto Fair and visited with
friends in Hamilton.
Mr, Robt. Davidson has returned to
Toronto after visiting his brothers, Jdhn
and William, of town.
Miss Annie Barber has returhed from
Ottawa where she assisted with the coding
of registration cards.
Mrs. Geo Joynt and her nephew, Mr.
Cleve Joynt, of Hensall, spent Sunday at
the home of the lettersmother, Mrs. T.
Joynt.
Nursing Sister Callicotte left New York
for "overseas," on Tuesday. Mrs. Calli-
cotte is a daughter of Mr. Wm. Cornyn of
Wingham.
Mr. Sam Congrarn and family motored
to. Wingham from their home on the 2nd
of Kinloss and spent Sunday a the home
of hisIbrother, Mr. Thos. Congram.
Mrs. Thos. Sperling, Saginaw, and Mrs.
Jas parling of Meaford, have returned -
to their homes after visiting with the r sis-
ter, Mrs. A Mooney, Diagonal Road.
Miss Ada Haines left on Friday for
Aurotia. where she has been engaged as
teacher and Miss Greta Robertson left for
her 'sthool at Otter Lake in the Parry
Sound' District.
Miss Ida Totten of Fordwich who has
for the past -couple of weeks been visiting
her uncle, Mr.. R, J. Tindall, has been
quite fll but we are pleased to, say is some-
what improved.
Mrs John Caldwell, nee Nina Isbister,
and children have returned to their home
in Saskatoon after spending two months
under the parental roof and visiting with
friend§ in the country. '
Mr. ' and Mrs. W. P. Burgman are
sending a couple of weeks holidays with
friends in Parkhill end Toronto. Mr
Brown of Kitchener, is acting as G. T. R.
agent during Mr. Burgman's absence.
Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Merkley, •and Mr
and Mrs. Geo. Simmons and son Robbie
have returned from a week's motoring trip
to Brampton, Georgetown, Hamilton Pres-
ton and Toronto where they visited
friends and took in the Exhibition.
W. C. T. U ,Notes
The regular monthly meeting of the
Wingham W. C. T U, will be held at the
home of Mrs. F, Buchanan, Thursday of
this week at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Mrs. E. D. Johnston and Miss Ditzell will
take part in the programme.
Shirt Sent in 1916
Miss Nellie Breen received a letter from
Pte, Benj. Seneabaugh of Prince Edward
Island, in 'which he gratefully acknow-
ledges receiving a shirt recently while in
a military hospital in France. Miss Breen
sent the shirt overseas about two and a
half years ago and placed a _card in the
pocket with her name and address on it.
Decorate Canadian's Graves
For the second year in succession there
was enacted on Wednesday that beauti-
fully itnpressive and heart -touching cere-
mony—the laying of lifters on the graves
of Canadian soldiers in Shorncliffe
tary Cemetery by 2,500 school children
from the district. No tribute that Eng-
land can pay to the gallantry of Canada's
fallen sons who lie at peace by the shim-
mering waters of the Channel could be
more eloquently touching, and we would
that we had thespace more fully to de-
scribe the simple grandeur of this ceri-
monial of homage, and the scene as one
looked down upon this God's Acre car-
peted with the living blooms of love and
remembrance.
500 Canadians formed a guard about
the cemetery.
The children sang "The Maple Leaf"
and "Abide With Me." The Mayor of
Folkestone delivered an address and plac-
ed the corporation wreath in an appropri-
ate place in the cemetery.
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A MISUNDERSTANDING
To whom it may concern:
It has come to otir attention, that there
is or has been some misunderstanding re-
garding The Farmers' Fertilizer Co. of
Wingham, it being stated that this Indus-
try is a part or branch of the Stone Co,
of Ingersoll.
This we wish positively to state is not
in any way the case and The Farmer's
Fertilizer Co has no connection financi-
ally or otherwise with that Institution.
The Farmer's Fertilizer Co. Ltd,
Thos. Taylor, 1g:wager.
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WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 120, 1918
LONDON TO HALIFAX
Descriptive of the Voyage from London
With the Soldiers
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The following letter was written by
Willie Bolt to his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Eli Holt, Turnberry, and is descriptive of
his trip from London to Halifax.
Warned for draft 97th on Wednesday
morning, July 24th, and left London for
Montreal on Friday night, July 26th,
about 7.15 o'clock. Our train was com-
posed of 13 coaches, some carrying thirty
men, some twenty and so on, We were
quite comfortable on the train. Each
man had at least one scat to himself, and
for sleeping we turned over the seats and
slept two in one bed. Our kits bags
which were taken to the train and loaded
off•motor trucks, were given to us when
we came aboard the train.
After eaving London we travelled at a
fair rate and seldom stopped. We only
stopped some eight or nine places between
London and Montreal We saw some 1-1
nice country and also some rough. To
my judgment it did not compare with
ours, take it on the average, The ma-
jority of. the fields were rather small and
there were many brush fences and the
buildings are not nearly as good as ours.
I would like to mention everything that
met my view but must only tell things
which might be of interest to you.
The first notable place was Dundas.
It was growing dark and the lights were
all lit in the city, It was certainly pretty.
It seemed as though the lights were
strung along for a couple of miles every
way. We could not distinguish things
very well but I believe it must have been
the lake shore as there were so many
lights. Then we reached our capital city
of Toronto, the next place of interest.
Before aiming into Toronto we passed
through Sunnyside, which is in the
suburbs of the city. It was a very pretty
place and there was a big crowd there
enjoying themselves at the dancing
pavillion, which is not far from the station.
We arrived in Toronto about 11.30 at
night. 4 We stayed there for about hair an
'hour. I only regretted that it was not
daylight so that I might have a better
, We passed through Kingston
junction and Kingston city, but did not
see much of interest.
We got up and wasted, shaved and had
a general clean-up about six o'clock, then
breakfast was served. Six men froth each
coach went to the cook -house and brought
the breakfast. We had a very good
breakfast, better than anything we ever
got at the Heights. We had fresh bread
and butter and sausage and coffee. We
did not only have one piece each but had
all we could eat and had all kinds of grub
left over. Just as we were straightened
around after breakfast we' reached Brock-
ville I had a post card written and
handed it to a civilian on the street to
post Of course we could not leave the
train and had to do the next best. There
were some fields down around that part
where you could see scarcely nothing but
rock, and there were some very high,
steep banks along the railroad. We
crossed the boundary and entered Quebec
province. Well we passed through many
small towns and villages but saw very
little which was of special interest, The
fames, as we heard at home, are very
narrow and the fields small. The build-
ings are low and long and almost every
on is either painted white or white-
washed. They look so clean and they are
very tlose together. We saw several of
the farmers hauling in hay, and there was
yet a lot to take off. I thought they
would be earlier than ours at home,
it seems on the contrary, The crops are
nice and green.
We passed through St. Anne, a town in
Quebec, and saW the MacDonald Agri- -
cultural College and model farm. The
college is composed of some dozen very
large biiildings all built alike. Then they
have large plots of different grains. It
was certainly worth While to see. From
there we passedkrnany towns but know not
know their names. We were bound for
Montreal but did not know where we
should be sent from there. We stopped
for a few minutes out in the suburbs of
Montreal and while there several men,
women, boys and girls came running from
their different homes to bid us good-bye.
They were very friendly and seemed to
sympathize with us. One young lady (a
very good-looking and seemingly nice girl
came to my window and had a good chat
with me. She was English descent, and
she said that part was all English settle-
ment, but that the remainder of the city
was almost entirely French. She asked
me if Lhad a souvenir I could leave with
her but 1 felt disappointed not to have
anything very nice to leave If I had
only thought I would have given her a
snap or something just for curiosity.
We came into Montreal and the train
run out on the dock to the ship, and of
course we had an idea what that meant.
We unboarded the train about 11.30 and
then prepared for going on the ship. You
should have seen us, we looked like
darkies. It was very dirty on the train
and really, I had to take a second look At
Tindal IVIcKercher before I was sure who
he was.
Dinner awaited us on the ship but by
the time we were all loaded it was 2.30,
sa we had a late dinner. There is a large
number of men on board. A train load
of 3 cars met us in Montreal from Ottawa.
They were French in majority. I might
say 1 saw some huge buildings in Mon.
treat. There are two extra large cement
buildings on the dock. I suppose they;
are used in connection with shipping. t;
There are many large R. C. churches, of ;
course they are nearly all Roman Cath -
olice. There were four large ships in the
harbour, and we boarded one of them.
There were several. tugs and small ships.
Welt we went through a long building
from the ' train and walked down the
plank into the ship, and the ship -mate
told us where to go We have tables and
two men to a table. This is also our
sleeping rooms. We have canvas ham-
mocks (one each) which we hang up to
hooks on the ceiling above our table
They are very good to sleep in I am in
the lower troop deck called F. section.
Our bunch is in here and can see one an-
other at any time. There is one closed
deck above us, and then the open deck
above that. It was very warm in our
deck on Saturday and Sunday, but it is
cool enough now.
We left Montreal on Saturday, 5.30 in
the evening. A small tug pulled us away
from harbour. We did not travel very
fast for a couple of days but are doing
better now. They say the ships highest
epeed is 15 knots an hour.
We are travelling on M. S. "Pan-
nonia " one of the Cunard liners, they
say this is her 106th trip overseas. I
think it must have been used for carrying
live stock such as horses and cattle be-
fore the war, as it is not as nice as a pas-
senger ship. This is her foruth trip over-
seas with soldiers, she carried one load of
Americans and three of Canadians. We
are bound for Halifax where we will meet
the 77th draft from London.
Say, the scenery along both banits of
the St. Lawrence is almost beyond imag-
ination, when one looks out upon it, he
must stop and meditate, and think of the
invisible hand of nature, and we wonder
how God gives us all this beauty and
splendour and so much riches while there
is so much sin in the world. I enjoyed
standing on the upper deck and viewing
those scenes. On either side of the river
and at any time you would see lovely
green fields, They are narrow hut tidy
and well fenced and the crops are so
green and beautiful. Then they have as
I mentioned all white -washed buildings
and it looks so clean and healthy. Then
there is a lot of bush and a few ranges of
hills which lOoks -so nice, the banks in
some places must be 40 or 50 feet high,
almost straight,.
Well this trip is worth a lot to me, I am
seeing •things we would scarcely have be-
lieved existed I forgot to mention the
Victoria Bridge at Montreal. we were not
near it but could see it, and it is a great
length, we also saw some of the Isles in
the St. Lawrence river. As we came
along we saw many towns but did not
• know their names, we asked the ship.
mates but they said they did not know.
We anchored in the centre of the river on
Saturday night at 9.30 and then set sail
about 5 o'clock Sunday mo ming, we
passed through in under the Quebec
bridge, you know the one they had such a
time to build, the centre span fell twice.
Say it is wonderful, it is so heavy and
high, just imagine the top of the mast
will not reach it and then the river is so
deep too. I cannot imagine how they
could ever raise it. It is painted drab,
you must try and get a picture post card
of it. We are not allowed to carry cam-
eras on the ship and must take no snaps.
We have strict regulations and all for
our own safety, The post offices will not
forward any mail from us till we reach
England We must not write picture
post cards, Ilse stamps or tell name of
troop -ship.
• Of course, I am giving you an account
of my trip from start to finish, as best I
can, and will not mail same till I arrive in
England I don't think there is much
danger as there are not many Germans
around home, but we must obey orders.
We reached Quebec city at 3 o'clock
Sunday afternoon and there was a draft
awaiting us from Valcartier. They are all
French and cannot speak English. They
say there are 2700 men on board now and
expect 300 more at Halifax, so a total of
3000 men is, at least, some load.
We left Quebec at 6 p. tn. Sunday.
Have been sailing at a fair rate ever since
and we are getting pretty well out in the
Gulf of St. Lawrence now. We cannot see
land very plainly and they say we will
reach Halifax on Wednesday. We all
have life -belts and are taking some drill on
lowering life -boats and the way to get into
them. This is Monday, July 29th, and
about 3 p. in. I have tried to give you an
account of my trip as well as I can remem-
ber thus far, and I will try from now to
my journey's end to give you all particu-
lars. We have extra good meals for sol-
diers (better than at camp).
Halifax, August 1, 1918,
bear folks,—
' I shall continue the story of
my trip.
1 left you on Mopday. July 29th, in the
Gulf of St. Lawrence. Shortly after I
wrote you land became 'invisible. We
struck high seas that evening and the
ocean was rather uneasy. During the
night our old boat swayed pretty well, and
in the morning when we got up we were
more or less dizzy. We did not notice
the rocking of the boat so much while in
our hammocks as they would swing; but
when we began to walk round we would
almost lose our balance. It was rather
comical, we were like a lot of drunken men.
However we became used to it through
time We sailed along all day yesterday.
We passed through a channel which we be.
lieved to be between Cape Breton and
Prince Edward Isle. Only I wish I had
brought a geography with me as there ie
none on board and we might have had
some idea where we were. However after
we left the channel the atmosphere became
very foggy. As we were some distance
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Produce House Closed
Mersrs. McMillan & Co., who for the
past number of years have conducted a
produce business in Blyth, closed their
doors on Tuesday of last week, giving as
the reason the large expenditure that
would be necessary in order to meet the
requirements of the Food Act, by placing
in stock may lines of substitutes not now
carried.
out, and could see no land once More, it
was so foggy we could only see a short
distance ahead. The fog horn was sounded
every few minutes fro ra then until we
came in sight of land again. We came
into Halifax harbor last night about 0 30.
We came in by the part of the dock which
was blown up. I was at supper at that
particular time and when I went up on
deck, we were almost past it. It is a very
rough, dismal looking country around here.
I can not see where they get a living, as
we can see scarcely anything but high hills
and trees and rocks We are sitting in the
harbor awaiting escorts to take us across.
We have done nothing today except a lit-
tle physical training, We are having a
lazy time
The 77 draft from London came in this
morning Itia vessel something like ours
for size, but I think it belongs to the Don-
aldson line. They came by C. P. R. from
London to Montreal on Saturday, and
landed here this forenoon. So they made
better time than we. There are four large
vessels here now and they expect several
IMO to accompany 119 across. I will close
for now. Good bye, I wilt tell the rest
of the news in my next letter. Your lov-
ing son and brother, Willie Bolt.
Mr and Mrs. Robt. Day received offi-
cial word that their son, George is suffer-
ing from gunshot wounds
Pte 'Joe McCoy of Lucknow is suffering
from gunshot wounds in the face, He is
a brother of Mr. Will McCoy of Wingham.
A great many school students in town
and country are taking advantage of TUE
ADVANCH contest. Read about it on
page 5 of this issue.
• Mr and Mrs, John Wray of Turnberry
received a wire stating that their son,
Gordon, was suffering from gunshot
wounds in the right knee.
The progressive merchants and busi-
nessmen advertise in Ti' ADvANcui.
They invite you to trade at their stores
and offer you reduced prices in several
lines.
Special tiains will be run on the G. T.
R to London on Sept, 10th, llth and the
12th. Leaving Wingham at 6.20 a. m.
and arriving at London at 9.25 a. m. and
leaving London at 10.50 p, m. and arriv-
ing in Wingham at 2 a. m. the return fare
will be $3.55.
Mr. John McCool met with an accident
on Tuesday morning while at work in the
Bell factory. He was on a ladder putting
a belt on a pulley when the ladder sway-
ed and Mr. McCool fell to the floo r
breaking his collar bone sustaining bruises
on the head.
Rev. Father F. X. Laurendeau, pastor
of Our Lady of the Lake Church at Ford'
has undergone a serious surgical operation,
The physician in attendance upon him
stated today he is now out of danger.
Father Laurendeau is a former well-known
Wingharn priest.
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Huntley, Wingham
Oat.; announce the engagement' of their
daughter, Leila Mary to Captain Clifford
M. Keillor, C. A. M. C., of London son
of Mr. and Mrs. A. Keillor, Wallacetown,
Ontario, The marriage will take place
this month.
Mr. Thos. M. Smith of Bluevale received
official word on Sept. Oth that his son Pte
Thos. Smith, No. -644028, artilleryman,
officially admitted to the 26th General
Hospital at Etaples, on September 1st suf-
fering from gunshot' wounds in left arm.
This is the second time Thomas has been
wounded.
The Services in the Wingham Metho-
dist Church next Sunday will be as fol-
lows; 10 a. m., Class Meeting; 11 a. nt.,
Public Worship The Pastor will preach,
Subject "Striking The Trail;" 2 30 p. m.
Sunday School; Evangelistic Service in
charge of the Evangelists. Came early
and bring your song books. AD are
cordially invited,
A poor thing to do en Saturday night is
to leave your shopping orders until late in
the evening. If you do it, you keep the
merchant up late. In fact, you keep him
,from church on Sunday morning. Shop
early and don't give him a chance to
blame you for keeping him away from
church. He may be looking for an excuse
for not going, so just fool him.
Mr. Anson Shaw, Bluevale, received a
message on Sept. 7th, stating that his son
Pte. Frank Shaw, No. 654777, officially
reported admitted to the 16th General
Hospital, Letreport on August 28th, suffer-
ing from gunshot wounds in neck. This is
the second time Frank has been wounded.
Mr. Shaws other son Ralph was wounded
on August 10th and is now in a Hospital
in England.
On Saturday evening a lady was ac-
cidentally siruck by an auto as it was go-
ing into the Overland Garage. The auto
was driven by Mr. Dampier of Strathroy,
who for a couple of weeks has been acting
manager of the Bank of Commerce here.
Mr. Dampier was driving Mr. Robertson's
auto and not being familiar with the
brakes pushed his foot on the wrong lever,
increasing the speed in place of putting on
a brake.
Pte. John Kennedy, son of Mr. and
Mrs. David Kennedy, of West Wawartosh,
west of Whitechurch, was Wiled in action
in France on August 15th. A message
conveying the sad news was received on
Ttiesday morning. Pte. Kennedy enlisted
with the 71st Battalion in October, 1915,
and went overseas in June, '1916, end has
served twenty-six months in the trenches.
He was a young man most highly esteem-
ed in his home community and the be-
reaved family will have the sincere
sympathy of a large circle of friends.
Card- al Thanks
Mr. and Mrs John Davidson wish to
thank their many friends for their kind
sympathy during their bereavement.
No Meat Restriettoes for Threshers
The tamers in the neighborhood of
St. Thomas in response to a telegram sent
the chairman of the food board, for i11.
structions have been advised that the reg-
ulations governing public eating houses
are not intended to apply to threshing
gangs. The farmers desired to be inform-
- ed if they might serve meat to theshing
gangs on Wednesdays and Fridays under
• the same condition a as other days. The
gangs comprise some fifteen men and their
• work beiug of long hours and strenuous
• they felt the need Id meat.
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Subscriptioave $1.50 per year.
'WEDDING BELLS.
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A quiet wedding took place at the home
of Mrs. Mary J. Law on Wednesday, Sept
4th, at 95 Gloucester St., Toronto, when
her daughter, Margaret, was married to
Mr, Ewen J. MacEwen of St Thomas
The bride, who was given away by her
brother-in-law, Mr, Geo. Lowry, Niagara
Falls, looked charming in her wedding
gown of white crepe-de-chene and tulle
veil, caught into cap effect with orange
blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet
of roses and sweet peas The groom's
gift to the bride was p diamond bar -pin.
After a reception for the immediate
friends and relatives. Mr, and Mrs.
MacEwen left for New York, the bride
travelling in taupe broadcloth with hat to
match. The numerous and costly gifts
received show the high esteem in which
the young couple were held. The out of
town guests were Mr. and Mrs, Win.
Tremble and Miss Ella Nickel of Belmore,
Mr and Mrs. Geo. H. Lowry, Niagara
Falls, and Miss Leta Deacon, Ottawa.
Culross Farmers at Toronto
Many visitors to the Toronto Exhibi-
tion were pleased to see that Messrs Peter
Arkell & Sons and Mr. Geo. B. Armstrong
had cleaned up all the prizes in their class
of sheep.
Oarages Close Sundays
The local garages have decided to re-
main closed on Sundays. Autoists who
intend making trips on Sundays are ad-
vised to fill up with gasoline on Saturday
or they may have to remain at home.
Charged With Drunkeness
A couple of Wingham men were in
court at Seaforth answering a charge of
intoxication and driving an auto while
under the influence of liquor. The case
was the outcome of a recent visit to Sea -
forth when their auto jumped the ditch.
Judgment was reserved.
Dance For Sailor's Fund
A dance and euchre party will be held
in the Wingham Armouries on Wednes-
day, September 18th.' Dancing from 9
o'clock with music furnished by the Lon-
don Harpers. Tickets $1,00. Progressive
euchre upstairs. Everybody come and
help swell the Soldier's Fund.
Wingham Fair Oct. 8.9
Bigger and Better Production will win
the war and also win prizes at the Wing -
ham Fall Fair, October 8th and 9th.
Prize lists will be out this week and you
may have one by applying to the secre-
tary, A. G. Smith. Read the list of
special prizes on page 4.
Queen's Hotel Sold
r. Andrew Taylor has purchased the
Queen's Hotel • from Mrs. Swarts. This
house was at one time one of the best
hostelries in Western Ontario and with a
little effort can be made as up-to-date as
ever before. Mrs. Swarts and family have
purchased Mr, Taylor's handsome resi-
dence on Shuter Sr.!
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tilt In Face With' Bat
A very serious accident happened ' to
Earl Spafford, at Belgrave, on Labor Day.
He was watching a game of baseball, his
brother, Austin, was at the bat, when the1
bat slipped from his hands, striking Earl
an awful crack in the face, knocking out
four of his front teeth and cutting -his lip
badly, luckily Dr. Stewart of Wingham,
was on the ground and fixed him up tem-
porarily, and when he arrived home
it was found necessary to put stitches in
the hp.
Firetnen, Wake Up
The fire alarm Was rung on Friday
evening in order to give the firemen a run
and have a little of the rust taken off, but
how strange, less than half a dozen of the
brigade responded. Wingham has been
very fortunate in not having any serious
fires for several years, but that is no
reason why our fire brigade should get
careless and not respond when the alarm
is given. Possibly the bell is not loud
enough to call people out to a fire.
Whatever the matter may be, it should
he remedied at once or when a blaze visits
our town it may get too much of a start
before the firemen realize the truth.
Patriotic Society Notes
The regular meeting of the Women's
Patriotic Society was held in the council
chamber on Friday, Sept. 6th. Reports
from the various committees were read.
During the month of August there were
brought in. 137 pairs socks, 10 flannel
shirts, 53 suits pyjamas, 10 lbs. hospital
dressings. These were shipped, some to
the Red Cross, some to the Canadian War
Contingent and sotne te our boys over-
seas. The Society also voted a donation
of 825.00 to the Sailors' Fund,
Systematic Givings for August were:
Ward 1, 820.60; ward 2, $23.50, ward 3
$34.25; ward 4, $35.80; total 4114.35.
The Society wishes to acknowledge with
thanks the following donations: Wingham
W. C. T. U., 16 pairs socks; Mrs. Chas.
Gillespie, 8.2.00; Mrs. C. G. Vanstone,
for Sailors' Fund, $5.00; Mrs. Bloomfield,
for Prisoners' of War, $1.05.
Please remember that friends may re
ceive socks for our boys in khaki by call-
ing at the Patriotic Rooms any Saturday
afternoon, Yarn for socks, cut-out shirts
and pyjamas are always on hand at the
rooms.
The regular country tea will be held at
the home of Mrs. George Casenaore on
Thursday, September 19th. Remember
the date and come and enjoy a day in the
country.
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Keep Your
_Nails Well
Manicured
It is a very easy matter if you
use Cutex Manicure requisites.
We can provide everything you
need.
Make up your mind now to pre-
serve the beauty of your hands and
nails by daily manicuring.
J. W. McKibbon
DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN
Phone 53 C. P. R. Tickets
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Women's Shoe
Styles
Women who buy shoes here wear
The Newest and Best To Be Had
Our Walldea and Sport Boot Models,
in Seal Brow and 41sek Calf are par-
ticularly Correct. . ,
WE'LL 41111ARANT15R THR FIT AND WREN!!
A Size and Width for
every foot.
$5.50, $6.00 to $7.50.
W. J. Greer
The Good Shoe Store'
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No. 8-278.
Satisfactory
Eats
The Only Kind We Sell
Moats Hoak to Eat
Cured Meats
Qply the Best Food is handled
here. Try us. Satisfaction or
money back.
W/JVCIIA
GENERAL DELIVERY
NOT.I:0:0
On and after
MONDAY, SEPT. 16th.
All grocery orders and other will
delivered as follows:
Morning —9.45
Afternoon . and 5
THE MERCHANTS.
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