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The Wingham Advance, 1919-11-20, Page 1allte Single Copies - Tnree Cents VVINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 20th. 1919 TliE DEATH ROIL Mn. Reiesetteerlt COu INES The death occurred in Wingham Gen- eral Hospital On Monday morning of Mrs. Elizabeth Coultes of Toronto and formerly of 13elgrave. She was e daughter of Jno. Anderson, Dundalk. De- ceased had not enjoyed good health for some time, She was e highly esteemed lady and was in her 53rd. year, She is survived by one daughter, Mary, and two sons, Charles, just returned from over- seas, and Albert. The funeral took place from the roe- dence of her brother-in-law Mr. Thos. Deans, Frances St. on Tuesday afternoon. Interment in Wingharn cemetery. Rev Dr. Peale conducted the services. ••••••••••••••• Guono Tentviesr One of the oldest residents of this vicin- ity passed away at'his home near Zetland _ on Thursday last in the person of George Tervitt. Deceased was in his 83rd. year, and was born in Lanarkshire. Scotland. He came out to Canada when a youth, sixty- five years ago and settled with his parents near Whitby, where he remained two . years betore coming to the boundary - road between Turnberry and Wawanosh when neither places were heard of, and wild beasts roamed the forests. Deceas- ed suffered the hardships of pioneer life and was a very highly respected citizen. He is survived by six children, viz: Mrs. E. W. Orvis, Mrs. R. W Adams, Mrs W. A. Currie, George, John and Jean. His wife predeased him several years ago. The funeral was held on Saturday after- noon to Wingham cemetery and was large- ly attended. Rev. Dr. Petrie conducted the services at the heuse and grave. The pallbearers were George, John and Wililam Tervitt, R. W. Adams, W. A. Currie and E, W, Orvis. Children's Md Society The annual meeting of the Children's Aid Society for the County of Huron will be held in the Children's Shelter, Goder- Nod_ich, on Tuesday, Nov. 25th, at 3 o'clock p. in. At this meeting, in addition to routioe business, the election of officers will take place, to be followed at 4 o'clock by the reading and consideration of re- ports, and addresses on the work of the. Society. It is hoped a -prominent speaker from outside will be present, and a cordial invitation is extended to everyone in the county who feels an interest in child wel- fare, to attend this meeting. The work is growing, and the officers desire the inter- ests and cooperation of the public in all - parts of the County. EVEPYBODY'S COLUMN APIOS FOR SAL13-10 barrelsof Spies for V.R. VANNORMAX. 011LBS AT REDUCED PRICES -Choice LP Hyacinths 91.00 per dozen. Tulips all colors 400 per dozen, Daffodils single and Double 600 per dozen. H, 111, Nonrusii, Florist, Walkerton. pONTR,s.CT OF PLOWING -The undersign. u ed has 12 acres of sod to plow. Any Person wishing to do this Work will kindly inquire of V, R, VatiNonstax. et,G.A.11, „LADIES QIIA.RTETTE-have many Ai flue programmes consisting of goodhurn- orOus, and novelty numbers. Let as have your next concert. Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices znederato. Write 37 Ixford St. West, London, Ont, 170R SALE -Piano 9275.00, cash fakes it. Bums BURKE. OR SALE -Good 100 acre farm with bank I. barn, frame house, well watered, 13 acres fall wheat, ,8 acres bush, one-half mile from school and two and one.half miles from marker. Best of reasonfor selling, Artliaut Coserts. Insurance and Real Estate-, Wingham, Oat. HARRY DOBBIN KILLED M Beanvillei When Victory Loan Mime plane Crasheti Down Harry C Dobbin of Ottawa, and form- erly of Wingham, and James F. Munroe a prominent business man of Pembroke, were both instantly killed when their Victory Loan aeorplane dashed to the ground in Reeve's field on the outskirts of Eganville at p. na. on Wednesday. Owing to the heavy fog at the time there was no witnesses to the accident al- though the maehine was plainly heard approaching town, The bodies of both men were badly bruised about the head and legs and the machine was a total wreck. Harry was emplosed by the Victory Isbell to scatter liteeeture over the pro- vince and was having great success. He and his twin brother, Ted, spent the summer in Wingham, where they made many friends because of their gentlemanly dispositions, Their home is in Moose Jaw. Sask., but they have been engaged in an aeroplane company enterprise at Ottawa for a couple of months. 13oth boys saw service overseas and bad been sent back as "stunt" instructors at Arm- our Heights, Toronto. LiAltiVI FOR SALE -100 sores, lot 15, eon. 4, .I2 Howlett, known as the Robt Jamieson estate. Land is in good state of Cultivation. Guod buildings WelI watered and fencea. For farther particulars upply to MISS B J Araissox, 'Box 33, Bluevale Ont DOR SALE -Oak heater, (coal tin" wood) in good r condition. Apply to. a. Ihtoogs. WEDDING BELLS Davinsoer-13oser1se A pretty, but quiet wedding was solemn- ized on Wed. Nov. 12the at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Rosman, Bluevale Ont., when their second elaughter Clara, was united in marriage 'to Arch, Davidson of Detroit Mich. The ceremony was pre- formed by Rev, F. Burgess, Bluevale, in the presenie of the immediate relatives and friends. The wedding march was played by Miss M Lloyd, Wingharn, The bride who was given away by her father, looked lovely in a suit of navy blue,. with hat faced with old rose. Following the ceremony •refreshments were served, and later Mr. and Mrs. Davidson left for their home in Detroit, Mich. U. S. A. , Eye Specialist Corning to McKibbon's Drug Serge Friday November 21st. VARM FOR SALE -The undersigned offers fo•- lode his farm, lot 9, con. '7 Howiek, com- wh. isg acres. On the promises are first. ciws nuildings and farm is in a choice location ono and a quarter miles from Morrie R. A. Spotton, Winghain, Ont. DOUSE AND LOT l'Ort SALE -91200 buys LA that Valuable property on the Corner of Victoria. and Edward Cm 10 the toWn of Winghttin. The house has thirteen rooms be. sides a large woodsliedann good cellar. Elec- tric light, town and sof t water. Severat fruit trees in the garden. Apply for particulars to. Tun Anvaxox, T.OST.-.L.ady's k'ur Stole, somewhere on the .0.1 boundary. between Behnore and Teeswater corner. Finder will be roWarded by leaving same with - MICA. IAS. McGLYN147, Gleriannan. DOLLED NGUS DIAFER FOR SALE- +. Apply to, R. VANNORMAN. Pereonatis L • Mr. T. R. Bennett made a business trip to Toronto last week. Mr. Stewart Donaldson is visiting at his home on Frances St. Miss Norma VanStone of Toronto, is visiting at their home in town, Mrs. A. E. Simmons of Brandon, Man., is renewing acquaintances in town. Mrs Wm. Clouse and son of Brussels, were visitors in Wingham last week. Dr. E. L. Fax returned home from a short trip to Battle Creek and other Michigan paints. Mrs. Wm. Dixon of Hamilton, attend- ed the funeral of the late Mr. George Tervitt on Saturday. Miss Victoria Paterson left on Wedness day morning for Winnipeg where she will spend the winter with her brother. Mr. George Tervitt of Walkerville, ats teoded the funeral of his grandfather, the late G eorge Tervitt on Saturday last, Mrs. W. M. Scott and Miss Scott of Blyth, elso Dr. Scott of Southampton. are visiting at J. E. Fells, Diagonal Road. Mr. and Mrs Jesse Button hdve ee- turned to town after spending a few weeks with friends in Philadelphia and St, Thomas. Mrs. Ed. C. Cross of Brooklyn, Ont., wee here last week attending the funeral of her grandfather, the late Mr.. George Tervitt, Mr,and Mrs. N. L Brandon and child- ren of St, Marys spent a couple of days at the home of his mother, Mrs. Brandon, Frances St. Mr, We J. Breen, Grand Rapids, Mich„ who has been visiting for a few days with relatives in Wingham and Turnberry re- turned home on Wednesday, He was ac- companied by his mother, Mrs Robt. Breen who will spend the winter at his home. Dr. E C. and Mrs. Wellwood of Win- nipeg, are Spending a fewe days with the formers mother, Mrs. Wellwood, Patrick St. Dr Wellwood has just returned from overseas. Mrs. Wellevood sang a couple of solos iii excellent voice in the Methodist church on Sunday. Myth Armistice Day was fittingly celebrated iU Blyth with a banquet and presentation Lor our returned soldiers. The dinner was provided by the patri- otic women Of the village and too muck credit cannot be given to the sell-sacrific: ing patriotism of thosewomen. The con cert which was provided by local talent ably assisted by Mr. Harvey McGee of Auburn, and Mr. Bell of Belgra.ve, was very much enjoyed by the large audiencet Industry Hall being crowded to its utmost capacity. At the conclusion of the pro. gramme. The Blyth soldiers Aid gave to each soldier a $5, gold piece as a token of the covenant between the Society and the individual soldier. It is the aim of the Soldiers' Aid to stand by the soldier and see that.he gets his just rights in so far as that may be. Somethings can never be repaid, The three bereaved families in Blyth Wei e each given a Bible, Owing to lack of knowledge:on Che part of the Secretary; four eames were ommitt- ed from the soldiers list. It is also the. desire ot the Blyth Soldiers' Aid to spec- ially remember the family of the late Arthur Tunney, Russel Wood and Teddie Mains, Rev, W. B. 'Hawkins presided in his usual happy manner. QTUDENT ACCOMODATION-Anyouc who 1-1 can take Students to board will kindly leave particulars at the Oleo of. TUa iirorroX BuSrattlat COLfatcns. QTRAYED-BIaek Yearling_with white face Pa came to my premises, Monday No'. 3.11. Owner may have Same by proving property. Apply to. DIMAS CAMX11014. 13 line. SPECIALS in our DRUG DEPARTMENT for SATURDAY 1 BOOKS per cent off all 1ict401 EO. MASON &SON I Rev, Mr, Ross Of Aublirn...gave an in- teresting address on Sunday evening in St. Andrews church, on his work in the. mission fields of the West during the past summer. At an early hour Thursday morning the hardware store of Moore & Son was de: stroyed by fire. The fire originated in the -rear of the bUilding "the ftremen were promptly on hand" and kept the fire from spreading to the adjacent stores. Mr. Moore's loss is only partly covered by in- surance. He has leased the stOre Of G. M. Chamhers and will be ready for bus!. nese in a feW days. Mrs.H. M. Buchanan of Wingham, was in town on bneineSs Saturday. One of the best known farmere of Hut. lett, Mr. David Mountain, died on Sunday Nov. 16th. Deceased was in his 65th year of his age. He leaves a widow and 4 children. Service was conducted on Monday at his home by his pastor, Rev. Mr SayMer pastor of Methodist Church at Londeaboro, interment in Milieu, MEMORIAL TABLET This week the congregation of Knox Church, Bluevale, are placing in the church a Memorial Tablet of marble in honor ot their heroes who fell -in the Great War. Pte. T. Leslie McKinney near Lens on August 23rd 1917. Pte. Colin G. McNaughton at Passchendale on Nov. 6th. 1017. Lieut Walter H. Burgess D. S. 0. near Amiens on August 10th. 1917. Sergt. James F. McNaughton M. M. at the breaking of the Queant Dro- court line on September 4th, 1918. A memorial service will be held next Sabbath at 1,1 o'clock, Nov. 23rd. The Honor Roll of the Congregation contains thirty-four names, A rneeting to organize a hockey club for the coming 'season will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday night at -7.45 sharp. All true lovers of clear sport are requested to attend. OVER THE TOP Aral Then Some. Every Municipelity e in Huron Gets nee Wingham, along with the rest of Huron county, has over subscribed their objec- tive to the Victory Loan. The work of rolling up almost double the objective for Wingliam has been gone about quietly and methodically, but with a determination that was bound to sues ceed. Congratulations to the canvassers rind' congratulations to the investing pub • lic which was not slow to take advantage of the opportunity for obtaining a gilt edged investment. Huron's objective was $2,725,000 and over $4 602,000 was subscribed. Wingharres objective was 8170,000 and the total subscriptions exceed 8294,000 which entitles her to a Prince of Wales Hag and three ,crests. Turnberry's objective was $80,000 and $120,800 was raised. Morris township and Blyttes objective of $120.000 wee almost doubled They having secured $210,150 East Wawanosh's objective was $90 000 and they received 898,450. NEW CABINfir Of The United Farmers Of Ontario Government E. C. DRURY Prime Minister arid President of the Council. W. E. RANEY, IC. C., AttorneysGen- eral, PETER SMITH M P.?. Provincial Treasurer. H. C. NIXON, M. P. P., Provincial Seecretary, F. C. BIGGS, M. P. P, Minister of Public Works. BENTAII BQVVMAN, M. P. P., Min- ister of Lands and Forests. WAETER ROLLO, M.? R Minister of Labor and Health R. H. GRANT, M. P. P., Minister of Education. MANNING W. DOHERTY, Minis- ter of Agriculture. H. MILLS, M. P. P., Minister of Mines LIEUT.COL. D. CARMICHAEL, M. P. P., Minister without Portfolio. This cabinet consists of eight farmers, two labor men and one liberal viz. W. E. Raney, 1.C. C. Will Conduct Poitltry Parm Weaver Bros, who have recently returns ed from overseas, have purchased the 50 acre farm e mile east of Whitechurch, known as the Legatt farm. These gentle- men purpose conducting a poultry farm and market gardening. Mr. Kenneth Weaver was in the poultry business in England before coming to Canada, and we believe the poultry farm will be con- ducted ih a very large scale, November District Meeting 'The November meeting of the Wing - ham District was held in the Wingham Methodist church op. Monday, Nov 127th. Rev E. F. Armstrong, l3. A., B D. was felected chairman and Rev. Mr, Clydes- dale of Forciwich, Secretary. Methodist National campaign movement reports were received from the various circuits as to the progress of the campaign. Able addresses were delivered by the president of the London conference, Rev. W. H. Graham of Stratford, and Rev. Dr. Pat- terson of Toronto. The ladies of the con- gregation provided dinner and supper. Morris Donald /1/IcCallutn, a well known re- sident of Morrie toweehip, died at his horne on the 9th Con on Wednesday night, after a short illness. He was 67 yeara of age, The funeraf WAS held to russeieCernettry On Friday afternoon. Mr. arid Mrs, William Clegg left for Washington last week, and intend spend- ing the winter there. Mr. and Mrs. Peter McIntosh and daughtet Minnie. of Kincardine, visited St Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Abraham's, Mrs. Robert Hetherington spent a few days in Witigharn last week. Mrs, H. Stamper of Turnberny, visited verb Mr, E. Gray last week. Mies Mae limiter visited her tOintin 1Vlise Markin Cassamere of Whiteeherch for a Few days. Mr. and Mrs, j. qtritay, Mr. and Mr. Drmcern Campbell motored to Mr, Jack leforoults at lerreaseet teen Stemless . • J. C. Rockwell "Sunny South" Company The amusement loving public will be glad to hear that the J. C. Rockwell "Sunny South" Corepany, the show that leaves you laughing when they say "good night," will appear in the Opera House, Wingharn, Wednesday evening, NOVettl- btr 26th. It is about 1 year since this company was last seen here and at that time it was pronounced to be the best and most pleasing of the kirid that ever ap- peared on the local stage. This season the performance is absoltitely new and right up-to-the-minute in every respect. A good sprinkling of new songs has been made and with the atmosphere be - Mg of the sort where the audience leave the theatre whittling the latest eong hits, you can rest muted they think they have received full value for their money. The organization is accompanied by an manta solo concert band atti a superb orchestra. The "Itoontown'' parade takes place at the noon hour. Admiesion 60, kid 715 cents, plus war tax. itUts now and avoid standing. They are for sale at McKibbonei Drug Wort _ TO SUBSCRIBERS The date on the pink address label on your paper is a statement of your sub. scription account. Will you look at it to- day'?,, If it is a past date it would be a busi- nesslike act for you to send us something on account. We pay the printer to put that date on yo r lalaeLthat you may see where your subscription stands. When you remit us at the call of that date we get value for what we paid the printer; but when you put off remitting, we have to typewrite a statement, put it in an en - 'elope and put a three -cent stamp on it and when we de that with several hun- dreds of accounts the costs cuts far into revenue. The label is your bill, if the date is in the future it is a receipted bill, if the date is in the past it is a due bill. We thank our subscribers who are guid- ed by the date on the label, and we invite the remainder to join the label readers. We are now making out statements. Please remit us before we need to begin to put them into envelopes and stamp them. By so doing you will be helpers of the paper and will earn our thanks a TES EXAMINATIONS At the Wirighern High School for October Class I -Average at least 60% and no failures, (below 40%). Class II -Average at least 60% and not more than one failure. Class III .Any average and more than one failure or average below 60%. FORM I Class I-janet McVettie 70. King Mc- Donald 74, Marion Mitchell 73, Ena Cur- rie 72 Dorothy Webster 69. Ethel Simp- son 08, Alice Williamson 66, Joseph Jeffer- son 64, Geo Falconer 08, Florence Diet- rich 60. Class II -Francis Bennett, 02, Louise Fraser 62. Class III -Louise Hanna 65, Charles Donaldson 03, Smith Hutton 58, Louise McKenzie 58, Viola Robertson 58, Beatrice Joynt 50, Annie Walters 56 Freek Devereaux 54, Marie Pilon 51, Ida Lutton 53 Archie McKin- ney 52, Cecil Dobie 61, Tessie Irving 49, Jean Black 49, Jean Kennedy 49, Law- rence Campbell 47, Mary Roth 46, Evelyn Gibbons 45,3 Gillies 46, George Fixter 42, Wilfred Rbbinson 41, Gordon I3isbee 41, Dorothy Piper ao. Special -S Donaldson 56, L Bone 48. Fotou II, Class I -M Cosens 79, M. Armstrong 75, O. Hamilton 71, M. Redmond 67, A. Galbraith 60, M. Jefferson 06, A Procter 66, A.. Irwin 04, E. Bennett 02. - - Claes II G. Hartnell 60, M. Wilson 65, V, McBurney 03, M. Stewart 61, Class IIL-H Mitchell 59, E. Double - dee 59, L. Johnston 57, G. Fell 57, G. Bowers 50, E. Rintoul 56, N. Isard 55, M Bell 55, M. Linklater 64, H. Wilson 5e, N. Johnston 53, L Deans 51, k Gibbons 50, Gilkinson 48, 1 Watesm 48, V. Joynt, 47,1. Thompson 47, M. Vanstone 47. C. Henderson 40, K. Donaldson 45, E. Fells 43, S. Harrison 38. Fowl III. Class I -E. Kerr 09, W. McLean 08, D. Perrie 67, L. James 66 M. Reid 03 (special) Class ll -M, M. Johnston 63, A. William- son 02, M. R. Johnston 01, J, Luton. 60, lir Wile 00. Clais III -M. Becroft 61, 3. Vanstone 59, J. Allen 50, C, Armstrong 50, G. Mc- Dowell'49, A Anderson 48. Fonet IV. Normal Entrance, Class I- K. Pringle 80, M. -Currie 75, E. Sellers 68, M Haugh 62. Class II - E. Musgrove 73, M. Walker 73, M Deans 70, R. Armstrong 70 D. Fells 65 Class III L Carr 59, J. Perdue 59, M Armstrong 50, E Stewart 59, G. Tucker 58, A. tlubb 57, M. Bennett 52, G. Allen 51 A Cummins 51, P. Johns 51, R. Muir 42, H. Taylor 42, D. Roth 42. Junior Matriculation. Class I.- K. Frio& 73, M. Currie 68, E. Sellers 61. Class II M. Deans 67, M, Walker 06, E. Musgrove 63., Class III. -R. Armstrong 62, D. Fells 58, J. Perdue 53, G Tucker 52, R, Muir 49 G. Allen 49, D. Roth 44, HS Taylor • Fortef V . Pt 1 -Faculty Entrance and Honour Matriculation. Claes I -N Wightman 88 J. Stepan 74, J. Nieman 64. Class III- A. Mackay 54, C. Mac- Donald 50, M. Bone 46, A. Nicholson 46 Pt. II -Faculty Entrance and Honour Matriculation. • . Class III -W, Wallace 64. Sports Committee Statement The officers of the Dominion Day Sports Committee earnestly request that the few outstanding accounts be sent in to the Secretary at once as we wish to publish a financial statement of the re ceipts and expenditures of the committee before the end of 1910. Amos Tipling, President A, G. Smith, Secy. Meeting of Huron County Coiled! The Council of the Corioration of the County of Huron will meet in the Council Chamber, Goderich on Tuesday, the 2nd day of December, 1919 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. All accounts should be hi the hands of the Clerk on or before that date. Dated Goderich, Nov. Geo. W. Holman, the 15th, 1919 County Clerk. Joint Exanilnations For Students As a result of negotiations with the unversity authorities Hon. Dr. Cody, in making his last official announcement as minister of education, was able to impart the good news that arrangeraents have been made for joint examinations for matriculation and for entrance to the Normal schools and facilities of education. In the past the schools have been re- quired to prepare candidates for two types and standards of examinations based on the same course, 13y the new arrange- ment the work of the schools will be mat- erially lessened and the pupils will have the option of qualifying at the examinat- ions for entrance to the Normal schools and to the university. Under the old system the examinations were under separate control, but in ac- cordance with the arrangement just com- pleted the supervising board of examiners, the board of examiners who are to prepare the examination papers and the emaciate examiners who are to read the papers of the tandidatee, are to be nominated by a joint committee, representing the depart- ment of education and the matriculation lewd, mprestrating the universttim ' ..••••• locat Itectur • •••flfle • Only five weeks until Christmas. Do your Christmas shopping early. 'Try IVIcXay's fur Home Made Candy. Fresh Oysters sold in bulk in half pints, pintsquarts and gallon lots at Billie Burke's Cafe, Always watch the honesty of men who are always ready to suspect Others of be- ing dishonest. ' The Cottage Prayer Circle will meet this Friday night at the Purity Restaur. ant, Main Street. you are invited. Important -An eye specialist will be at 1VicKibbon's Drug Store all day Friday Nov. 21s1 to test eyes and lit glasses. 'The services in the Methodist Church next Sunday will be as usual. The pas- tor, Rev. .tE. F, Armstrong, will occuPY h Mr. James Johnston, one of the old- est residents of Teeswater passed away on Thursday. He was for many years in the blacksmithing business. Remember the Box social and enter- tainment le the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening, Nov. 25th. Ladies with boxes free. Gentlemen 25 cents, Our stock of Christmas greeting cards was never larger than this year. Now is your time to order while the assortment is large. Come in and look over our sam- ples. es Mr. 3, 1-1. McKay will conduct a con. test for little girls 12 years and under coinInencing Saturday, November- 15th Ending Xmas Eye, See window tor Prizes. THE ADVANCE to new subscribers for ehe balance of 1919 FREE. You can't afford to borrow your neighbors or pay a cent and wrap up your own for an absent fiemrend., Muir, Heintzman Piano Tuner, willbe at H. W. Sowler's Music Store in the very near future. Any person wishing to have their piano tuned will do well to leave their orders now. We were misinformed, when in our last issue we reported that. Mr. Walter James Simmonds received the Disting- eeished Service Medal. It was the Milit- ary Medal which he received. The beautiful Grandola which was drawn for at the G. W. V. A. concert on Friday night became the property of Dr. J. P. Kennedy, Little Bruce Fax drew the lucky ticket which was numbered 830. Don't let your supply of Counter Check Books, Billheads or Letterheads and En- velopes get too low. Call up 34 and we will look after your needs promptly and use the most up-to-date type faces. -THE ADYAollsocial Aband entertatnrnent will be held in the council chamber on Tuesday, evening, Nov. 22th. The proceeds will be given to the new Protestant orphanage at Picton Admission gentlemen 25 cents Ladiee with boxes free. While at Wingham on Saturday for a load of gasoline Mr. William Cornwall had the misfortune to step on a nail which went through his shoe and into his foot. He wilr have a pretty sore untler-standing for some time. -Wroxeter News. Don't forget the fowl supper at Billie Burke's Cafe every Wednesday evening from 5 to 8. Entire supper for 50 cents. A Welcome Letter One of the letters which gladdens the heart of a- newspaperman was received from Dr. F. C. Parker, Regina, and reads as follows: "Enclosed find, cheque for $3.00 paying for this year and next year's subscription to THE ADVANCE. Parker could ;scarcely get along without this welcome weekly visitor." Busy Farm Life A farmer residing some miles from Fer- gus came to town on Sunday afternoon He met a merchant and remarked upon the scarcity of children on the streets. He was told they were probably at Sunday School. He then spoke of the quietness of the town asked why the merchants were closing on Saturday afternoon, and if the merchant would accommodate him by taking his eggs. He was again told more forcibly that this was Sunday, not Saturday, whenhesuddenly realized his mistake and said: "Good Heavens! And I hauled in turnips all forenoon.'e Annual Tour of the Darktown Swells This is the seventh successful season of the famous Darktown 'Swells, a corepany that makes its appearance at the Opera House here for one night only, Thursday Nov. 20th, and so far' this season it has been one of the big hits on the road, the press unanimous in praising it as being so different to others that have visited them, There is not a dull moment, the turd- ment being lively, entertaintrig and the laughter apontaneoui. Filled with plenty original musical nuin- music, novel and Beth the little five year old daughter of Dr. Arthur and Mrs, Brown of London, died after undergoing an operation for ap- pendicitis, Dr. and Mrs. Brown and children spent a few days during the summer at the home of A. G and Mrs, Smith. Many happy returns of, the clay to Customs Officer and Mrs. Davis who celebrated their Golden wedding anniver- sary on Wednesday, Nov. 19th. They are among Wingharres most estimable people and long may they be spared to each other. Rev. E. F. Armstrong conducted anni- versary serving in t he Kincardine Metho- dist Church on Sunday. The Presbyter- ian church withdrew their evening service and woghipped with the Methodists. The collection for the day amounted to over $600 The Marks Concert Company under the management of Robt, Marks played to well filled houses in Wingham on Fri- day and Saturday. In the company are two or three stars whose work could not be bettered and on the whole the shOWs were above the ordinary, Tim WESTEBN OIL RUPINING, CO, Of St. Catharines, again intend placing a tank car of imported American coal oil at Wingharte in the near future. All part - les wanting oil kindly call our Salemao John T. Winter at the Brunswick hotel, Wingharn, on and after Thu sday Nov. ,ar reki 20th. Telephone chargee refunded on oradtn;is. n g about old time settlers in Wing h. conversatioa with town clerk Groves he mentioned over several of the citizens that we looked upon as the oldest resiclente, and informed us that he was in this vicinity before any of them. He arrived without either hat on his head or Ii bers ell of which are of the whistley kind shoes on his feet, and we are not going to and from which fact The Darktown Swells tell you how old he is. gains its sourbriquet "the show with The entertainment given by Mrs. Jessie music". The company is a large one- Alexander Roberts in St. Andrews church, among whotn will be found some of the Wingham, on Thursday evening drew a beet singers, ogle& dancers and coined- large audience. The following 10C111 talent ians The comedians are the top -not- assisted with the program. Mrs Wilford chers of any colored organization and the soloist, Mrs George Hanna, instrumental, chorus of Creole Bellee, are far superior Misses Baird and Hamilton, inttrurnental duets, and Mra. Buchanan a violin solo Rev, Dr. Pieria was chairman. in every respect to that of any musical attraction of its kind. eee Subscriptions: $LSO per year ho 04(4a Sto Week End • Specials Friday and Saturda Patent Medicines and Toilet Articles Mc Chase Nerve Food 4' 50c Blood Tablets.. ... 50c Kidney Pill 25c Talcum Powder ... 35c $1.00 Blood Pufifier 80c ... ...35c 51.25 Cod Liver Tonic ...30c $1.00 Quinine Hair Tonic 80c 1.3c 50c Peroxide Cream .... 36c We Pay the War Tax Stationery Extra special $2 Fountain Pen -$1.27 15c pkge Envelopes 50c box Linen Stationery 37c 25c Writing Pads 17c 35c box Linen Stationery 23c Sc Scribbler, 4 for • • • 15C Chocolates. 60c lb Chocolates 47c 60c Horehound Drops 47e We Save You Money MNI•01...1111011W.LIMIllinli..,0111M1111•1.1. MoKibbon's Drug Store aDzorlf14:Eggtgit •••••••••••••••••M Drugs and Stationery NovE:AqS.', "1-IZEtn, TO .5.1RNI-E, YOU %;. tisessnstasmomms* REGIMENT RE -ORGANIZING Eight Companies for Administration; Four for Camp Last Friday afternoon officers of the 33rd Huron Regiment and also officers who served overseas met at Clinton and along with Lt. Col. W. 3, Brown, X A. G,, of No 1, District, talked over the re. organization of the 33rd Battalion. While reorganization is cm an eight -com- pany basis for administration purposes, it is intented to go to camp, training re- sumes, with the regiment in four compan- ies for drill purposes. • The great majority of 33rd officers ob- tained commissions in overseas units, but some are not now resident in Huron and a few lieutenants on the roll have never qualified for their rank. Some will no doubt be dropped when Lieut -Col. Combe submits his revised slate of officers to headquarters of Military District No. 1 Lieut, -Col. H. Torr Ranee; Clinton, who attained his rank in 1916, automatical- ly ceased to command the 33rq on the re- turn of Lieut. -Col. Corabe to Clinton, but continues as second -in -command by virtue of his seniority. The appointment of junior major has been vacant for some time, and it is expected that Col. Combe recommend the promotion of Capt. H. C. Dunlop: of Goderich, to fit this, Capt. Dunlop who went overseas in the 71st • vow eteimpswe 11111111111181ralnismoninni! IC VIRISTIE PHONE 59 At This Store 1 No detail is too small to be aver - looked. Before purchasing, all foods are examined carefully from every view point. . . I Price, Quality and Method of Manufacture Are gone into the most Complete I Manner, so that, when our foods come to you, there comes with II them the gaurantee of Perfect Food The 'tea and Coffee House eon ssi________ effmat asseeesearamm see Note to Correspondents We beg to ask our correspondents to send in their budgets of news either Mon- day afternoon or Tuesday morning. All of our correspondence coming in on Tues- day afternoon makes a rush in the office, and some budgets enust be left out. Lium. II. C. IVIcLEAx. M C. One of the most popular officers who went overseas is a son of Mr, J, A Mc- Lean, Wingham Battalion, saw much service in France It is quite likely that Lieut. A. F. Sturdy, next senior Goderich officer, will be given command of "A" Company. Lieut. H. C. McLean of Wingham, who served as a captain in the 161st Huron Battalion, and wort the Military Crose in France, will be given rank of captain and, command of "B" company at Wingham, succeeding Major N. T. Sinclair. Other officers will be named shortly for the other various companies and official notice will be given from the military headquarters. Women's institute Meeting The regular monthly meeting wilt be held in the Connell Chamber Thursday, November the 27th. commencing at 3 o'clock sharp. Directors for the meeting are Mrs I. Isard and Mrs Burns. Mrs McGill will give, a repport of the London Convention. A demonstration of salads will be given those providing the salads to give recipes for same. At the close of the program lunchwill be wved. ViuGet-Both At This Store Both are important and we under- stand both, We are not content at -this store to only sell good shoes and merely Improve foot appearance. We prefer to also increase foot corn - fort, by correcting the foot troubles of ail who eorne to us, besides fitting them correctly with shoes. Forget That You Have Feet - lancet :ad of those corns, callouses, pains, cramps, weak ankles and ten - bunions, weak arthes, "rhetunatic" der feet.IXScholl We have studied theDr. &holes Methods and we ..ty all his appli- aliCed, etc, Let Ud el/Kaoline your fotit, explain the cause c•f your trouble and show you how eas- ily and quicklyyou ran gain complete relief. No charge for this. It is a part of our Ser- vice, to the Ouhlic. Don't wait 'till you need shoes, but come in now. SAT., NOV. 291h WI GREER