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The Wingham Advance, 1919-02-06, Page 1• r Public Meeting in the Town Hall, Wingha,nx, on Friday evening, February 21st, to Discuss the Erection of a Memorial Honoring Fallen Soldiers Single Copies Three Cents WINDHAM, (INT,, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th, 1919 Subscriptions; SLR per year PUBLIC SCHOOL REPORT Senior room in the Public $chool, The students were examined in Arithmetic in problems involving the use of surface and linear measure and the questions were of an elementary character Covering the work in t h u t subject in January. Possible marks 100. E Currie, 100; M. Johns, 100; V Rob- ertson, 100: W Ellacott, 100; M. Mitchell, 100; E. Simpson, 100; B, Joynt, 100; G. Fixture, 90; C. Dobie, 90; E. Rogers, 90; A. Scott, 88; J. Carr, 85; F. Bennett, $5; G. Bisbee, 80; C. Mason, 78; M. Stratton, 78. I Lutton, 78; S. Hutton, 75;' A. Wile liamson, 65; M. Pilon, 60; S. Donaldson, 50; L. Campbell, 60; D Piper, 60; C, Hawk, 53; Vera Robinson, 43; F, Piper, 40; C. Donaldson, 37. A report for the whole school will ap- pear at the end of February.,, Harry Lauder This wonderful personality who has brought cheer and laughter to millions all over the world, LAUDED makes records exclusively for "H s Master's Voice" and the collection .s a large one. Here are a few of his tnost popular ones, Granny's Laddie. From the North, South, East and West. I love to be a Sailor Roamin' in the Gloamin' Doughiethe Baker Its nice to get up in the morning. British. Bulldog's watching at the door. Laddies who fought and won Wee Hoose 'wrong the Heather Same as his Faither was before him, I've Something in the bottle -for the morning, Nancy Call and hear them at Hill's Music Store. Nal 0 LYCEUM THEATRE sesaumanswerasswmaussomome WED. and THURS FEB. 5, 6. '10. Goldwyn presents MADGE KENNEDY in "FRIEND HUSBAND" A comedy, A Remember Nearly harried" here Ir she got married and then_. trouble. , 04 Comedy--Laughter-Thrills . L FRI. and.SAT , FEB 7th and 8th I li Paramounts presents WALLACE REID in ,,/ S "THE FIREFLY OF FRANCE" N A military drama of the armies sec - 44 ret services Admission -Adults 16, Children 10c kithlli.1.1.111&71\.111r ..4r Air ilr IF 414 EVEPYDODY'S. COLUMN NUIL71INO AND MOVING -If you intend building a n }Muse- or barn, Changing or repairing pour present buildings.or wish then) raised or moved you would do well to call 0 write me first. I am alwo a first class stair builder, ALESANDUR MCNEvXN, Carling Terrace, Wingham, nROP-Into Billie13 •rke's and hear the' new Mason & Risch Phonograph, will play any record made in Canada. sold on very gasy pay. menta. We sell Mason and Risoh .Pianos on same conditions,, DEAD HORSt+'S AND ANIMALS taken away promptly within a radius t 20 miles Will to $5 aforlive animals s. No animas removed without hide, Phone day 12. Phone evening 178. THE FARMERS' FERTILIZER CO., .LTD. VURNITURF FOR SALE -Hous •hrld furn'- ture for private Hale apply to Mils N'oa.tN, north o1 G. T. R, tracks on Josephine stre,:s, Ir0 E SALE -1 Horse Delivery Sleigh, 1 Horse Deli • ery 't ager, 1 Buggy, 1 Set Light Single Harness 1 Set Heavy Single Harness Reason for s ]ling, gone into General Delivery R. 8. blcchnn PGA SALn-Pura bred White Wyandotte • +'oekerels. These are from a pen of bred- to•lay hens having a record of 207 to 282 eggs in 22 months. The sires of these cockerels Are irom,thrf a hens having a record of 244, 272 and 280 egg' in 12 months. A couple of second -band hen houses wanted JOHN KERR, ("IRE WANTitD--For general botowork. • Apply to MRs. M. W. TELvsa, Blyth. NOTICE -All accounts owing to me must be Haid before February Idth Payment can be made at my old stand, A, IE. L01:7TLIT, QEED WEE AN MitriAL1E-A limited quan- tity of ch •ioe Marquis wheat from my prize field Apply to SAMU$L PIIILLI2S, Route 2. Luoknow. tPAMWORTH$ FOR SALE -Young sows bred • to farrow in March and April. A few r res boatsn edgre-nodpi-y t wean.PPedigree- furnished en sexes cation. BERT ARMSTRONG, Teeawater TENDERS WANTED --5 aled 'renders will be received by the undersigned until noon on Tuesday, the lSth day of February, 1919, for the erecting of sheds at Calvin church 8r. Belem Plans and • ppeeiflcations may be seen at the residence of the Secretary. ..ontractors aro requested to tender separate. ]y on conn: etc and carpenter work. Marked cheques fors; of the amount must accompany each tender. Cheques will b•-1 promptly returned to unsuc. cessfulltenders. and to successful contractor when work rs completed. Lowest or any ten. necessarily acct pt d dor not ueces y c . J. t7. PU1DON Seo'y, Luckuow, i:t. R. No. 2 KNITTERS WANTED Beginners Good light est wages ' paid While learning Steady work. -High- 4r Clinton Knitting Co., Ltd. Winghern Branch cl4 yeapeoeseenieneeneiesernennieueeneeeseeneel PARI ELL'S itREA0 -- NONE OE `1"TltR •-" Cwt it at our *sats HENRY CHRISTIE Pere onat8 4^,............,y Mr, Ed, Taylor, barber, is visiting :it his home in Exeter. Mrs, Hutchison of Palmerston, is visit- ing her mother, Mrs. Robert Lockeridge. Mr, John McLeod of Wiarton, is visit- ing with his mother in Lower Wingham. Mrs• Wm, R. Day.dson of Newton, spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. Ktng, Mr, J. W. K. Van Norman of Brandon, Man., is visiting with his brother, Mr. V. R. Van Norman, Minnie St, Miss Enda Gowdy, a recent graduate om C. B. C., has been placed as stenograpeer with Allard, Brophy & Co„ norouto, Mr. John Taylor, town clerk of Han- over, spent a mew days in town visiting with his mother, Mrs, Geo. Taylor, Town Plot. Judge Dingman of Colorado, spent a lew days in Wingham visiting with his mother a n d h i s brother, Rev.. J, F. Dingman. Mr. Jack Fessant returned to his home rn 13u11aio on Monday morning atter spending a few weeks with his lather, Mr, Wm. Fessant. Mr. John Davidson of Mornington, Director of Woodstock Farmer's Northern Ins. Co spent a few days at Wm. S. King's Turnberry. Mr. A. C. McLaughlin of Winnipeg, is spending a week with his friend, Mr. John Quirk. These young men were friends over sixty-five years ago. Mrs. Thos. Forbes is attending the An- nual Provincial Convention of the Wom- en's Institutes which is being held in To -onto on the fourth, fifth and sixth of February, Mrs, Forbes is the delegate from the Wingham Institute. Mr. and Mrs. John Irwin of Nakotnis, Sask., are visiting with friends around Wingham and Belmore. Mr, Irwin in- forms us the 'flu' which swept the West was more like a black fever and it reap- ed a terrible harvest, Regarding Reception To Heroes. Mr R. A, Currie, chairman of the soldiers' reception committee, explained to the editor of TRE ADVANCE that this committee were doing all that could be done at present to welcome returning heroes. Two or more of the reception committee are always at the station to wel- come them and as soon as the remainder of the boys from this vicinity arrive they will hold a grand reception and have all the boys and their relatives in the proces- sion. Owing to the fact that several of the boys have quietly slipped in when no one was expecting them, no doubt the committee is taking the best plan, so as not to give one a reception and leave some one else out of it WELCOMED HOME A reception wes held at the home of Mrs. Samuel Thompson of Donny Brook, wlien about one hundredof the friends and neighbors gathered to welcome home her son, Lance -Corporal Ernest Thomp- son, who arrived home from overseas on Wednesday evening, Jan. 29th An ex- cellent program was given consisting of vocal and instrumental music, recitations and addresses. Donny Brook has every ,reason to feel proud of the boys who have sacrificed so much for their country. A remarkable feature is that the Honor Roll has not been broken and all our boys are expected home soon. Among those expected is Pte, Joseph Thompson another son who en- listed about the same time as Ernest. We LANC.•I•:-Coni'ottAL W. E. T riereso:r all rejoice with the another who so nobly gave her two sons in honor of'bur country, How proud she feels over her boys! Lance -Corporal Ernest Thompson enlisted with H 161st the urdns h onDec.2 14 8th .15. They left Camp I3orden for overseas the last of October, 1916. He joined the 58th h Battalion; uponarrival va1 it1 England he went with the first draft to France. Ern- est was wounded in the shoulder at Vimy Ridge on the 7th of April, 1917. He was invalikted to England where he remained until the first part of October, when he went off to France again, onee more join- in.lie 58th Battalion. Hewounded t tali H was outld ed again in the hand et Amiens, Aug 20th, 1018. After he had recovered front this wound he went trti leave to Scotland be. Aero rsturnina hems. HURON COUNTY COUNCIL Reeve Isbister of Wingham, Chairman Qf the Finance Committee The January session o f the county council opened o n Tuesday afternoon. The first business was the election of a Warden and the selection of their nominee in the caucus kept the Liberal members busy for an hour, There were four in the running, Reeve Je N. Campbell, of East Wawanosh; Reeve M. Armstrong, of Hul- let; Reeve B. W. F. Beavers, of Exeter, and Reeve 11. Crich, of Tuckersnlith. In the final vote, there were ten for Mr. Campbell and six for Mr. Armstrong. In council the motion nominating Mr. Camp- bell was made by Messrs. Armstrong and Crich, and this being the only nomination, Warden -elect Campbell was taken in hand by Ex -Warden Elliott, conducted to his seat and took the oath of office before His Honor Judge Dickson. after which the judge congratulated Mr. Campbell on his elevation to the important post. Mr. Campbell said he esteemed it a great honor to be Warden of the County of Huron. When he entered municipal life some years ago he had no expectations of rising to that position. Among the business that would come before the session was a claim from Mrs Neil Taylor for damages through the loss of her husband; the fixing of salaries for the next five years; several petitions ask- ing co-operation in seeking legislation with reference to Good Roads and one for the abolition of the Provincial war tax, Statements of accounts owing for County of Huron pupils at the Seaforth Clinton, St. Marys, Parkhill, Wingham, Owen Sound and Mitchell high schools or Collegiate Institutes, were received. An application from the Town of God- erich for payment of the 90 per cent, re- bate of the Good Roads levy authorized by the last session of the county council was received. Miss G. Brown, Seaforth, treasurer of the Women's War Auxiliary of the county, asked for a continuance of the grant for their work. Requests for grants were received from the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto; from the Huron County Poultry Associa- tion; and from the Children's Shelter..- -R DeLong, janitor of the court i ouse and Jailer Griffin both asked for $100 in- creases in their salaries. The Good Roads Commission of Peel County want Huron to join in seeking legislation to allow of Good Roads im- provement on the frontage fax basis. A letter from Kingston asked co-opera- tion in having all aliens enemies deported as soon as peace is signed. Stormont Dundas and Glengarry want this county to co-operate with them in requesting the abolition of the Daylight Saving Act. The County of Victoria want legislation requiring butchers and stock jobbers to protect their stocks from dogs. Prince Edward County wants District Engineers appointed under t h e Good Roads system. All these ask Huron to co-operate with them. Another request is for co-operation in having the amount of load a wagon is allowed to carry per inch width a,f tire re- duced from 650 to 450 lbs. Colborne Township council wants a land Settlement scheme such as is in Bruce County. Applications for the position of county auditor were received from Frank Metcalf. D. McGregor, Capt. R, R. Sloan, W. E. Wilson, Peter Cantelon, John Fingland, Jas. Burns and Mr Van Velser, The following motions were carried: By Messrs. Petty and Hackett that Peter Cantelon be one county auditor. By Messrs Armstrong and Young that John Fingland be county auditor for 1919. That Messrs. Crich, Dalton, Govenlock, Livingstone and Dr. Clark be the striking committee. By Messrs Doig and Crich that M. Armstrong and the county clerk be audit- ors of criminal justice accounts. By Messrs. Ford and Beavers that Mr. Manning be re -appointed Clinton C. L trustee, By Messrs. Isbister and Crich that R. Vanstone be re -appointed trustee of the Wingham High School. By Dr. Grieve and Mr. Govenlock that Dr. Isurr re -appointed owl b e for Seaforth C. I. A motion by Messrs. Dalton and Doug- las that Messrs. Govenlock, Livingstone and Doig be commissioners of designated roads was re f erred to the special committee. Reeve Isbister raising the question of grants for good roads for urban municipal- ities, Reeve Young stated that the 90 per cent rebate was made on condition that certain bridges be s t i l I considered as county bridges. He said the county had no authority to give back anything to the urban municipalities, unless a by4awwere Passed designating roads through these centres, and signed ley the Governor-Gen- eral. By such greets the Coun t y would ctlt off its claim to 'Government assistance anon tie roads. The e est o h work must be done beforee v rn e th Go e m ntant was gr Heade and the proposal of the Mayor in Goderich to put the money the town ex- pected to receive in the bank at interest for a feyears y ars was foolish, as if the money were spent, 40 per tent. of it could lee got back from t h e Goverr?trient, Colborne "rowtlship had Good Roads Mileage of 16 nails Goderinit town's connecting link only one or two rniletL It was not fair that Colborne eltotald have do mueh leiter tOent ie t d en page 4) THE DEATH ROLL ' J01 IN GA RDNEE An old and highly respected resident of Morris, John Gardner passed away on Feb. lst in Goderich at the home of his son-in-law ,.Mr. J. W. McDonald. De- ceased was in his 80th year, he was a staunch Conservative and for many years a member of the L, 0, L. Itis remains were interred in the Bluevale cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, WILLIAM JOHN Anoit.len McCue miry With startling suddenness the sad news was Hashed over the wire to Mr, and lvfrs. John McCreight of Atwood, that their son William John Alfred, had passed to the Better World. Deceased was in his 23rd year incl was born and raised in this vicinity He was C. P, R. operator at Jeneva, Ont. and was sick with the flu, but his relatives thought he had recovered when pneumonia set in and the first in- timation they received was to be notified that he was dead. Fred will be kindly remembered by hie former associates here who will extend their sympathy to the family in their; hour of bereavement He learned the operating in Wingham with the late Alex, Ross and worked for a time at Harriston, but went to New Ontario about four years ago. He was a sober and industrious young man and gained the esteem of all who knew hint. Besides his parents, he is survived by four brothers and one sister, One brother has just returned from overseas, The re- mains arrived in Wingham on the noon train on Friday. After a short service at the depot, conducted by Rev. H. W. Snell, the funeral proceeded to the Wing - ham cemetery. The L. 0 L. had charge of the service at the grave. The pallbearers were Bros. T, R Ben- nett, J. G. Stewart, W. T, Miller, J. W. Scott, H. H. McAllister and A. G. Smith. JOHN McLean Mr Alex Reid received a message on Monday morning, January 27th notifying him of the passing away of Mr. John Mc- Lean at Duluth. Deceased had been in poor health for the past two months,, but was thought to be recovering when the sad news, which was a shock to his many friends and relations in this community, came, He was born on Lot 22, Coli 8, of Huron township where he lived until about four years ago, when he left for the American city where he has since resided He was well and favourably known in this locality as a Highland Piper and took part in many social functions. He leaver to mourn his loss two brothers; Dan of Saskatchewan and Norman of Duluth; and six sisters, Mrs. Alex Reid and Mrs. Bert Vansickle, of Wingham; Mrs. John Bell, Mrs. John Henry Wilde, Mrs. Chry- stal Wilde, and Miss Murdena McLean of Huron, besides a young widow to whom he was married less than a year ago. All have the heartfelt sympathy of scores of friends -in this community in their sad bereavement over the loss of such a promising young life which was cut off in the 26th year of his age. The remains were brought to Ripley and the funeral was held froln the home of Mr. John Bell, 8th con: E. on Friday afternoon, Jan. 31, Arrived Prom Overseas Lieut. Thos. Lutton arrived home from Overseas on Wednesday last and is visit- ing at his home in Pleasant Valley. Tom was an employee of Pringle's Glove Works before he heard the call of king and coun- try. He went overseas as a private and won his advancement . by heroism and good behaviour. Before returning to Can- ada he visited the scenes of his boyhood days in Ireland and doubtless had a very interesting' time. Pairchilds A Success The Fairchilds gave an entertainment in the Town Hall on Thursday evening Iast that would be called a success by the most critical audience. Their work con listed of violin, 'cello and piano music They featured in some clever whistling acts in which all took part. There was some good and clever monologue and reci- tations and the piano instrumentals were faultlessly rendered. The ladies were beautifully gowned had very charming manners, pretty of face and gave the en- tertainment in a way which indicated that they were out to please. We hope the Fairchild company wilt again visit Wiilfiham. Melted Be A Horse Rev. R W. Craw, formerly Presby- terian minister at St. Helens, and now of Fergus, was seriously injured re cent! • He was letting his driver and colt into the barn when without any warning the driv- er kicked, apparently in play at the colt, but the blow fell upon Mr. Craw, break- ing his leg at the knee and tearing the flesh, His calls for help were heard and he was carried inte the house and later to the hospital nearby, where his injuries were given careful attention, He has suffered greatly from the wound, which was a very bad one. He had just recov- ered from an attack of the "flu" which left him quite weak. Pound Deed Po d Veteran Stanley Small, a returntd soldier, whose home was formerly in Wingham, was found dead in hie room at the Spadina a Hotel, Spadida avenue and King street about seVen o'clock on Saturdayevening. hing. A partially emptied bottle of wood alcohol was found beside him. The discovery was made through the proprietor, who, having occasion to go to Small's room and finding the door locked on the inside, gsuMneened the police. The bodyremoved tee the morgue, where an inquest will pro- bably be held. The late Mr. Small lot a leg in the recent war, and spent Christ- tnats with his grandmother, Mrs. Smelt, Diagonal Rod. FOUNDRY FOR WINDHAM l}anquet Will Be !Giver, to Alt Returned , Heroes The regular meeting of the Wingham council was held in the clerk's office on Monday evening.- All the councillors were present. His worship'rMayor Gurney presiding. Minutes of last meeting were read. A communication was read from Miss Powell, President of, the Women's Institute asking that the Institute be privileged to continue holding meetings in the council chamber, The Institute have 100 mem- bers and did a good amount of Patriotic work during the war. Moved by Coun- cillors Willis and Angus that the Women's Institute have use of council chamber free of charge one afternoon per month and that that afternoon be left' with the dis- cretion of the clerk,• --Moved in amend- ment by Coun. Mitchell and Reeve Is- bistei-that we leave the renting of the council chamber in the hands of the pro- perty committee. Motion carried, A letter from R. Horne Smith agent of the Imperial Munition Board offering for sale a 4000 h. p. steam plant was filed. The report of Engineer Bolton who in- vestigated the water levels was read and his account of $37.10, Moved by Coun. Elliott and Reeve Isbister that the same be referred to the Electric Light Commit- tee with power to act- - Carried. - Mr. Thompson of Walkerton, addressed the council stating- that he proposed es- tablishing a foundry at Wingham for the manufacturing of certain potato digging implements, etc. It is his intention to organize a company here providing he. could secure a loan from the town of $7,000 for a period of ten years. He to pay it back after five years at the rate of 8500 per year for four years and the last payment $5000. Mr, Thompson has an option on the old tannery property and the money which he asks the -'town for would be to buy the site and to erect..a building. He will equip it with machinery and pay interest on the money. These implements were manufactured in Tees - water last year but as they had not the, satisfactory facilities for shipping he would sooner come to Wingham. Last season over 700 of these potato digging implements were sold and prospects look bright for a much larger market. For the first five years he•would agree' to hire at least fifteen men. Mr. Rueben Wagner, a resident of Wingham, has manufactured his articles and it was through him that Mr, Thompson decided to meet Wing - ham council. The matter will be left with the executive committee on motion of Reeve Isbisiter and Coun, Mitchell. Mr. Chalmers, who has recently pur- chased Mr. Loutitt's butcher shop asked the council why he had to pay the Tran- sient Trader's License when others got off without. He had reference to Mr Nor - trop, but Coun. Felts stated that he had retained an interest in the business and had merely taken in a partner, Coun- cillor Currie thought if that was the case a partner coming to town should pay half. Several other councillors expressed themselves that it was a poor law at its best. Clerk Groves explained that it was for the purpose of catching anyone bring- ing a bankrupt stock to town and only re- maining a short time here. Moved by Couns. Elliott and Currie that a by-law be prepared to repeal the Transient Trad- er's By-law-- Carried. The Finance Committee met and rec- ommended the following accounts paid. John F Groves, salary and postage, 96.16; Geo Allen, salary 40.94; W Stokes, salary 54.00; Ed Lewis,^salary 47.74; A. M Franck, salary 50 00; A 11 Musgrove, salary 50.00; Advance, printing and etc, 13 25: Harry Cook, wood 28,00; . W A Fryfogle, work on street IAO; A Sander:- son anderson snowplowing and teaming, 25.50; W J Boyce, repair to Fire Hall 5.90; Bell' Tel Co, Exchange and tolls 69.25; Public School Board, advance on Levy 700 00; Maude Fleuty, typing auditors report, 10 00; C. P. R. Tel Co., messages 1.13; Rae & Thompson, bucket 1.25; Ji Brooks salary 12.50; Geo Allen, salary 30.94; Rae & Thompson, supplies .93; Alex Davidson work, 3 50; W J Boyce, supplies, 4.69; Goldie &" McCulloch, reps. to pumps, 410,95; Dom. Express Co, express 3,30; A Haviland, salary as auditor 50.00; J J Brooks, salary 33.75; F Bowden, salary -0Finley,51.84; I Walker, salary42.5 F J , , y salary 10.00; Ont. R & M Bd., approving by.law 10.00; Can. Westinghouse Co. J JohnMason,r in- Lamps, 105.86; h J error light 4 00; S Bennett, wedges 5.94; Rae & Thompson, supplies 7.65; Can. Exp. Co., express 3.99; Dom. Exp. Co„ express 1.55; Can, Gen. Elect. Co. brushes 10.15; Western Foundry Co., casttngs 8.55: W H Rintoul, work 11.20; Advance, printing 15.00; Bank of Hamilton, Hose tower deb. 191.81. The Committee also recommended the following grants to different organizations viz; Sick Children's Hospital, 5.00; Nati- onal Sanatorium 5.00; S. A Rescue Dome 5.00; Town Band 200.00; Wingham Hos pine, 200.00; Huron County Children's Aid 50 00; Turnberry Agricultural Society 26.00 The finance report was adopted on motion of Coun. Elliott and Fella. Cetus. Currie, Chairman of the Electric Light Committee reported that former agreements regarding rates for motor users were cancelled and that after March 1st the following rates would be charged. 10 h.pand less, mni m m charge $2 per month. 10 h. p. and over, minimum charge $1 per month. I'or additional consumption, based on watt hour meter readings, up to the first 50 home nee of ...--.w ,•.w,.-F..,r•v r^r•vr.....,,-..,.. .,•k,•.,r..ri.r.r.... t Read the Lyceum Theatre ad elsewhere on this page then come out and see the show, Mr. L. Kennedy has sold to Messrs. Tipling & Mills an Overland tractor of caterpillar type. The War Veterans will meet for organi- zation in the council chamber on Satur- day evening of this week at 8 o'clock. Pte, W. J. Simmons, who lost an prm while serving in Flanders, has a new arti- ficial litnb, Mr. Simmons is staying with his sister, Mrs. Pullen, Town Plot; Over fifty orangemen were present at the county meeting which was held in Wingham on Tuesday afternoon. Last year's officers were re-elected. The Victory Mission Circle will hold an Autograph Social in the Lecture Room of the Methodist Church on Friday evening, Feb. 14th. Admission, as many, cents as letters in your full name. Come and en- joy a pleasant and profitable evening. Professor S. B. McCready, of the Or- ganization of Resources Committee of Ontario, will address an open meeting of the Woman Citizens' League on Friday evening, Feb. 14th. Subject -Some Re- form Needed in Education. What would be wrong with an organiza- tion of the Dominion Day Committee? It is now high time to commence the ball roll- ing, There is no such thing , as standing still we are either going ahead or slipping back. If it is printing, you can get better sat- isfaction by ordering it at THE ADVANCE. The out of town office does not take the same Interest, they have many other town; to draw from while we only cater to the wants of Wingham. Pte. James Johnston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Johnston of Win ham, has purchased a butcher shop in Blyth. 'We wish him every success in his new enter- prise. The boys who have fought our battles are deserving of a good share of patronage. One of the most interesting events which will take place in 1919 will be the coming of age of Walkers' Furniture and Undertaking store. During the past twenty years their prices have been the lowest and service the best. Mr. Walker's son, Mr. A. J. Waiker, has grown up with the business and is now recognized as one of the best funeral directors in Western Ontario. The Unc,je Tom's Cabin Co. played to a crowded house on Monday night, while the refined and dignified Lyceum Course En- tertainers, The Fairchild Quartet, did not make expenses.. Can it be right that the people of Wingham and vicinity would sooner listen to the stale joke and slang language than the artists who are fit and proper persons to play in any society? Do we realize the name the town will get abroad if this order of affairs continues? Ioad 4.7 cents per k. w, h. up tothe second 50 hours use of load 3.1 cents per k. w. h. Over second load 15 per k. w. h. -This report was adopted on motion of Coun- cillors Currie and Elliott Moved by Councillors Willis and Cur- rie that Mr, Bowden be understood as foreman of the Electric Light Plant in the absence of Mr. Brooks. -Carried. Mr. Currie, who is also chairman of the reception committee reported that they had decided to hold a banquet in the armouries for returned soldiers and that this Committee request the balance of the council to unite with then in making it a success. Moved by Councillors Elliott and Fells that we'appreciate the action of the re- ception committee in !reposing to hold a banquet for the returned soldiers and that we as a council join with the committee in assisting to prepare program. -Carried. Reeve Isbister, repotted for the Water- works Committee, that a considerable amount of work had been done to the pumps and he thought it was very satis- factory, The footbridge had moved and the committee thought it advisable to turn the stringers over. Moved by Coun- cillors Angus and Mitchell that the re- port of the waterworks Committee be adopted. - Carried. Councillor Isbister said he would advise that alt property owners trim the trees in front of their property to beautify their own places and at the same time the town. Mayor Gurney reported that the Ex- ecutive Committee had decided to call a public meeting for b'eb. 21st, for the pur- pose of deciding on a suitable memorial in honor of our heroes who fell in battle, also that the local clergy be asked to co- operate in conjunction with the council. Their report was adopted on motions of Councillors Isbister and Elliott. The auditors report was presented and shows the finances of the town as follows Total receipts, (general department) $78,695.63; total expenditure (general department), $78,970.59, an' overdraft of $ •..n 30.96 The assets and liabilities of the year's tperations vete' Total assets,$ 83 0 82; total liabilities, 5,944.48; balance $886.34; The standing assets of the town are, 8247 964.42, The standing are 1'71,166.88. The total receipts for the year of the waterworks department are $8,036.89. and the total expenditure $7,136.18, leav- ing a balance of $900 The total receipts for the year from the electric light: department are $23,395.93; and the total expenditure $23,737.56 thus tContinu d on No 8) ill J7'Ure$ •a terII E. r D .ANIAVA:S FAVOR' I RL1C, s,rt)h: C.S ALE PHONQGRAPN$ /NON4 Is the only phonographrl"Made in Canada" which plays properly all makes of records, and yet it actually costs less. Oar mamma L. t Let Your Ears Be the Judge Dear the tone of this complete instrument, then decide. Note the all wood Q d white holly tone chamber, built like a violin. Models to suit all tastes and purses. Priced from $53.00 to $2,750. J. W. McKIBBON, Phm. B. WE.ARE HERE Druggist and Optician To SERVE VO4 4 4'... WE RRE ti -RE TO SERVE YOU '7' ., 'i; v Women's Institute The regular monthly meeting was held on January 80th and about forty mem- bers present A bale of clothing was sent to the Belgian Relief valued at $109.- 00. 109:00. It was arranged to purchase and pre- pare another shipment to the Serbians. Will the ladies helping with the sewing please have it completed and returned "for shipment Feb. 14th. We acknow- ledge with thanks the many donations received. During the months of Decem- ber and January the Institute has sent to the 'refugees wearing apparel valued at 8712 85 divided as follows: Belgian Re- lief 8307.00; Secoms National 8405.85. A pancake social will be. held on Feb, 14th, cake and sandwiches will also be served. We extend a hearty invitation to all returned soldiers from Wingham and vicinity and their wives to be our guests. If convenient come between 5.30 and 6 o' anytime after 3 o'clock. clock, Refreshments will be served The Methodist Church A Congregational Social under the auspices of the Men's Brotherhood of the II Methodist Church will be held Thursday evening, -Feb 6th, at 8 o'clock. An ex- cellent program will be presented. Rev. W. E. Unison, Field Secretary of the De- partment of Evanglism and Social Ser- vice will deliver the address. Come to enjoy this evening. The soldiers are es- pecially invited. Will the Ladies kipoly send in their provisions early. The services in the Wingham Methodist Church next Sunday will be as follows; 9.30 a. In, Praise Service; 10 a. m. Men's Brotherhood; 11 a. m. "The Happy Homeland -Heaven; 2.30 p. m. Sunday School; 7 p. m. Subject, "Life's Final Loss -Hell," You are cordially invited to these services. • ( ICHRISTIE1PHONES g9 Canada Food Board LicensNo, 8-278, Reh e careab G o esYou're sure of reliable groceries • when you get, them. here_•. Our.business is to know' food quality and value and,we'reiearning moreail the time Xsiie n't,,lt,tbest guar- - antee you can have' that the eat- ables you purchase here are• O,K.? NO LOSS • You suffer no loss whatever with any purchase of our recommended $ foods. Yout money back every time if they are not what we say they are. COME TO CHRISTIES Tea and Coffee Specialists. • ONO wesseasseN0 Mtn 41111•111111111111=i111100 BORN POWELL--In Turnberry, on Jan, 31st, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank C.Powell, a daugh- ter. BorL>r-. In Belgrave on Tuesday, Feb, 4, to Rev. and Mrs. Boyle, a daughter. ' KING ---In Wingham, on Jan. 27th, to Mr. and Mrs. T. C. King, a daughter. • Cottage prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. M. Casemore, Minnie St., on Friday evening, re t Women s Boots $6OO for$3.98 We are going to clean out all lines=:ofl Women's Boots, in which we have only a few sizes left. Regular price of these Boots are <$5,50, 6.00, and 5.50. rale price ° REAL BARGAINS -Act quick if you want to secure a pair. a r -- Men's,Women's, Boys' and Youths'Cit , atbig>w rate price. All must be sold. Get your share. OCKEY BOOTS W. J. GREER XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX*