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The Wingham Advance, 1916-08-31, Page 8ommIrMIMMITIMMTMINIMMIPPM SPECIAL VALUES IN School Supplies Ir and Needs for the Children to Wear to School. The opening days are near; will your children be ready when the bell rings? Below are a few specials which will be on sale Saturday Next Boys' Pants and Bloomers ed°andrsKhaki, good serviceable material, values worth up to $t.00, your choice for ▪ , , 39c Boys' Blouses 5oc vale for 25c Ribbed Cotton Hose all sizes • 15c pr Pencils, Scribblers, School Bags and School Books of every description at the usual low prices. Extra Special 500 LBS. FRESH CANDIES just arrived at 20c per pound. Wingham Bazaar The Home of Good Things X111111111111111111 'f W IW.i11111111111 111iiiWWt.W1.1llLW1 liil Page eight xy4xxxlartramtee, DI FALL :64 TES WINGITAX ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENT Exclusive Ladies' Mantles The Roger's Garments Dress Materials All wool Dress Goods in fast ' colors, Silks, Georgette Crepes, Plaids and Checks. Fancy Neckwear In White Crepe Collars, Collar and Cuff Setts in plain and fancy Organdies and Voiles. Men's Tailoring Oar Fall Samples for "Art Clothes" has quality in their $25 and $27.50 Suits. Wet Weather Goods True Fit Raincoats for Ladies and Men, in the new Tweeds and Paramatta, in the loose belted styles $5.00 to $12.00 each O.* New Prices August 1, 1916 The following prices for Ford cars will be effective on and after August 1,1916 Neww i Nowr ,w 1/1 ltrAor ,a• b' w .rpt a.. sw. 111• 4.44 aw• - Mika. HANNA laa Phone :70. Chassis . . . $450.00 Runabout . . 475.00 Touring Car . 495.00 Coupelet . • 695.00 Town Car , , 780.00 Sedan e . 890.00 These prices are positively guaranteed aaninat any reduction before August 1st, 1917, but there ie no 'guarantee against an advance in price at any time. f. o. b. Ford, Ontario A. M. CRAWFORD Agent .1 a Wingham 4 WhNUUAM MARKETS (Oorrect up till. Wednesday noon.) wheat, new 1 20 to 1 25 Flour, per cwt., patent4 40 to 4 50 Flour, per cwt., family, 3 80 to 4 00 Bran, per ton 27 00 to 27 00 Slaortti, per ton 29 00 to 29 00 Oats, ..., .,,,.......,.., 0 50 to 0 52 0 05 OOU to Barley Hay, nese it 00 to 10 CO Butter, per lb --Dairy ., 0 23 to 0 20 Iaggs, per dozen 0 27 to 0 98 Cattle, medium butchers 7 25 to 7 75 Cattle, butchers choice,. 8 20 to 8 50 Hoge, live weight , 11 50 to Lamb (cwt) 11, 00 to 11 00 Hama, per lb, 11 28 to 0 30 Bacon long clear 0 23 to 0 25 Sheep t3k,ins 1 00 to 1 25 Hides 11 00 to 11 00 Belgrave The Belgrave Patriotic Society are making preparations for the holding of it field day on. Mr. Jordan's farm, adjoining the village. The date has not yet been decided on but further particulars will bo given next week. 'Rev, Mr. Boyle occupied the pulpit on Sunday. Lieut. R. I. Ferguson of Camp Bor. den, spent the week end with his par, ents, 5th line, and went to London on Monday, where he leaves shortly for overseas, being in a draft of Canadian officers for the Imperial Army. A number of people around here are taking in the Toronto Exhibition. Wm. Bryone continues 111 poor health. Sam McCurdy has disposed of his car. Mrs. W. H. Fetgusou returned from Fergus last week accompanied by her daughter, Elizabeth, who has been a patient in the hospital there for the last month, Mr, Robt. Stonehouse's little daugh- ter, Ellen is under the doctor's care. Mr, and Mrs. Bobier of Guelph, spent a few days at Henry Johnston's last week, Mr. and Mrs, Horn, Wingham, visit- ed at' T. Proctor's last week. Mrs. Proctor of Brussels, is calling on friends in the village. Mr, and Mrs, Wilson spent Sunday at Jack McGuire's. Mr. and Mrs. J. Cunningham of Brussels, spent Sunday at the home if Mr. J. A. Brandon. Miss Mildred Perdue of Clifford is visiting her aunt, Mies McOrae. Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Barclay and little iaughters of Brussels, were calling on 'riends.in village on Sunday. We are pleased to have Mr. and Mre. David Scott back to their own house after spending the summer out in the ;ountry. Mr. John Armstrong and son, Harry went to Toronto on Saturday with a car of stock. James Taylor shipped a car of cattle. Whitechurch Mrs, William Dow of Cromarty, spent the weekend at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Clubb. ; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Garbutt and family ,f Winnipeg, are visiting at the home of the latter's sister, Miss S, Garbutt. Miss F. Paterson of Toronto, is spend - Mg her holidays at the home of her broth - .:r, Mr. 1' , l'atersou. Rev. J. and Mrs. Watt and family of Burgoyne, are the guesls of Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Barbour. Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth MacKenzie with Mr. Frank blocks and Miss Ilazel Wocks of Culross were Sunday visitors with friends here. Mrs. 1:, Robertson and Mr. James Rowland of Hamilton, are holidaying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henry. Mr. and Mrs, Robs. Mowbray of Wing - ham, spent Sunday with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Longman of Windsor, spent a few days of last week with the former's mother, Mrs, J, Campbell. Dr. 3, I -I, and Mrs. White motored to Colltn;;wood last week and spent a few days vi;,iting friends. Miss Annie H. Henry, who has been holidaying at her home here, returned to Guelph en Tuesday, The Guild meeting on Sunday night was in charge of Miss A. Kennedy. The leader for Sept. 3 is Miss Marjorie Gor- don. a Blyth Blyth Fall Fair Oat. 3rd and 4th. Mr. and Mrs, John McCaughey of Clinton, visited the former's brother, Mr, Frank McCaughey of the Commer. tial house. The band concert held on Tuesday evening in aid of the Red Cross Fund was good and $16 was realized for this worthy cause. Reeve Milne and family moved to Toronto this week where they will re- side, Mr. Howell of Toronto, Visited this vicinity in the interest of the $elgian Relief Fund and secured the tum of $73 50. Mr, and Mrs, H. Marshall were in London on Friday. Mr. Frank McCaughey of the Cote. iercial house, had the rnitfortune to have one of Me arcus broken on BMus.. day by handling ice. Mr, and Mrs. John Cook of teat Wawanoeh, will leave this 7`hureday on a visit to thole son at Cochrane, New Ontario. BORN Ll�rt,t;A.I»-4n Wingham General or. rtal on Aulist 29th to Capt. and Mre. '41,7. 1E I. Husband -a son, Mstrltow•-xrr Wingham on August 19th to Mr. and Mitre, W. Metrow•-•A son, ._ lsaw+w+r1 !CHRISTIE'S 1 1 GROCERY PHONE 58 I Store Closes at 7p. IndVinegar 1 Good vinegar at 50e a gal, is better than poor vinegar at half the price. No Better Vinegar than the kind we sell can be obtained. It is full standard spirit vinegar - the kind that makes your PICKLING A SUCCESS IChinaware Sale _Con• Unties. Get soma of the Genuine Bargains. Chinaware$pot Cash i_MI0/16 111.111111MMIPL 4.111011111111 DECLARATIONS OF WAR 1 TO DATE Romania is Added to List of Belligerent Countries The following is a record of praetic• ally all the declarations of war since the European struggle began: - 191.4 Declared by Against July 28 -Austria Serbia Aug. 1 -Germany ........... Russia Aug. 3 -Germany France Ang. 4 -Great Britain.... Germany Aug. 4 -Germany Belgium Aug. 6 -Austria Russia Aug. 8 -Montenegro..... Germany Aug. 12 -Great Britain Austria Aug: 12 -France Austria Aug. 12 -Montenegro Germany Aug. 23 -Japan Germany Aug. 25 -Austria Japan Aug. 28 -Austria Belgium Nov. 5 -Great Britain Turkey 1915 May 23 -Italy , , , , .. Austria Aug. 30 -Italy Turkey Oct. 15 -Great Britain Bulgaria Oct. 16 -France Bulgaria 1916 Mar. 9 -Germany Portugal Aug. 27 -Italy . Germany Aug. 27 -Romania.. Central Powers FRUIT BULLETIN PEACHES -The famous Yellow St, John Peach. Niagara Penin- sula grown, now at ite beat. Wi11 be followed by other first-class es varieties. Plums ready for can- ning. ;�EFs PAl:1<AGti CR WEBS tiO.204 Look for this Map. It is your guarantee of quality, THE PEAR The Bartlett Pear is the moat popu• lar variety both for dessert and for canning. The Beurre D'An jou, 11. C.'s principal winter pear is also a popular variety. PEAR SALAD Core and pare any pear not too ripe and soft. Serve on lettuce leaves with French dressing. If desired, dates and chopped cute may be added, Plats FItt'rxl;lts Mix and sift _ ti, cup fuia of flour, , 2 teaspoonfuls of baking powder and is teaspoonful of salt. Add gradually s cupful of milk and then add ono egg, slightly beaten. Pare 2 large pears, cut in yuartere, dip iu batter and fry in deep fat, Serve with a hot sauce. COur: o'rr oi•~ PE.trts Stew pears in clarified syrup, flavor with lemon peel, and serve cold. Pi S AND ICkI Chir Aht Cut 2 pears in halves, remove cores, and simmer for 20 minutes in a little water with some sugar and vanilla. Plato some vanilla in an ice timbale, arrange the pears in the ice, pour a spoonful of raspberry syrup oyer each pear and serve. SWEETEN YOUR VISIT With a box of our high grade cho•- coiatee or bon hone. They are eimply perfect, as every up-to-date girl knows, and a box of them is always more than welcome, Coat no more thea common eatrdy, worth more. W. A. MILLER The Popular Restaurant Bluevale We thank the Mortis Council fur $26 00 to help on the work its aid of aur soldier boys. Let us get buffy, Tars, Wm. Icing and daughter Miss Stella were weekend visitors at the limo of Mrs. John Messer, Air. and Mrs, Freels Nichols home has been gladdened by the arrival of a new boy, Robert Gorden, Dir, John Johntsort intends, going West this week to see his sou. Mrs. Graham and family of St. Louis, Michigan, autoed to see Mrs. Eli. John- ston's for a visit, Women's Institute of Winghetu, have invited the Bluevate Institute for August 31st, Mrs, Hanle of Wroxeter, is at present visiting with Mrs. Ralph, and other frfends here, Mies Annie Rutherford of Hamilton, visited with friends here last week. Mr. Asher Farrow and daughters Misses Laura and Ethel of Goderich motored over and visited Mr. and Mrs. R. Musgrove last week. Rev. and Mrs, C. C. Kane of Londes- boro, visited Mrs. Snell and other rela- tives here last week. Miss Maggie Jermyn of Toronto, is Visiting her mother, Mrs, Jermyn of the Bluevaie Road. Mr and Mrs, R, W, Reid and daugh- ter; Elva, of Brooklyn, N. X., visited their cousin, Mrs. Robs. Musgrove last last week. Mr, and Mrs. M. Y. Farrow and daughter. Mable, who have been spend- ing the last three weeks with relatives and friends here, left on Tuesday for their home in Collingwood, accompanied by Aliases Mary and Annie Diment, Mr. Robt. King and children of Gode- rich spent Sunday with,relatives here. I Rev, and Mrs Sinclair of Holmesville, are visitors at Mr. Russell Jermyn's of the Bluevale Road, Pte Arthur Wilbur of Camp Borden, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. H. A. McCall, Captain (Dr.) W. McCormick of Toron- to, spent a day with friends here last week. Mrs. W. J. Greer, Mrs. Simpson of Wingham, Miss Isabell Simpson of Chi- cago, and Miss Annie Simpson of Cal- gary, visited Mrs. R. Musgrove last week. Mrs. Rultan of Brussels, spent Sunday with Mrs. Rolph. Pia.' J. J. Wilburn went to Toronto this week to be re-examined before re• ceiving his discharge papers. Mr. H. A. McCall made a business trip to Toronto this week. Mr. Chas, Coultas of Clinton, visited relatives here last week. Mrs Gilkinson and two sons from I-far- riston, spent a few days this week with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Haney. Mr. Robs. Musgrove is at present visit- ing her friends in Toronto. The Red Cross Garden Party held in Bluevale on Friday afternoon and evening last was a gratifying success, The weather was ideal and after the steady work of harvesting for many weeks the farmers were just in the right mood to enjoy an outing. The lawns and flowers at the new school were looking their best and the spacious grounds proved to be splendidly adapted for a large gathering. At night when the scene was illuminated by the soft glow of the Chinese lanterns it made a charming picture. The total proceeds amounted to $197.00 and this makes a record for a garden party in Bluevale. As expenses were compara- tively small the Women's Institute will have a large sum with which to carry on their patriotic work during the coming season. An excellent program was rendered with Robt. Black in the chair. Address- es were given by the local pastors• and by the Rev. Mr. Kane of Londesboro, who proved to be a vigorous and ready speak- er. Mr. John Wilburn who recently re- turned from the training camp in England gave an excellent talk on military exper- iences. MissJornran and . can VanN Weir Elliott of "Wingham delighted the audience by their solos and duet "Excel- sior" and another charming number was a duet in costume "Take me to Old Tor onto Fair" by two little girls, Jean Black and Margaret Garniss, A pleasing feat- ure of this garden party was the hearty Cooperation receh'ed from all classes in community showing that the endeavors of the Women's. Institute have the warm approval of the public. Such generous support makes their work a pleasure. Great interest was taken in the baseball match between Gerrie and Bluevale ladies. The Gorrie teatn won 26 to 13, Mr. R. A. Currie umpired. Thursday, August 81 1910 Belmore Mr. John Connell of California is visiting hie sister, Mre. John fragile and other friends, Miss Margaret Burdett spent Sue. day with Teeswater friends. Mr. and Mre, Wm, IrWin spent e few days last week with the latter's sister, Mrs D, Livingstone, Moncriefl`, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Lucan are Visit- ing at John Mulvey's, Mr. John Kerr of Wingham, occn• pied the pulpit in the Methodist church here on Sunday owing to the absence of the pastor, Master Thomas King of White. church Is visiting at Wm. MoGrogan's, Mrs, Gray and children of St. Paula are visiting relatives here, The many friends of l+dir, Jim Mc. Neil are glad to know he is improving after his sickness. Mrs. ()bailee Nichol of Toronto, is vrating friend. here. tIIQH $CUQOL NOTES Wingham High School MKkee Splendid Showing Although examination reports are not altogether complete, they are practically so, and the summary below 0 alt .we what was done in the high, School this year, Lower Behoof, -No. of candidatee, 31; No. securing pass standing, 17; number securing h000re one; nuwbtr securing pass except one et bject, 1; Total 19, or 51% of no. writing, Middle School I. -Normal Entrances No. of candidates 22; No, securing pas, standing, 11; No, securing horrors, 3; No. securing pass except one subject, 2; Total 10 or 73% of no. writing. Middle School II, --Junior Matricula tion, No, of candidates, 8; No. eecuring pass standing, 8; 100%. Also all Normal Entrance candidates except those who secured their total by means of bonus subjects, secure Junior Matriculation on the eight sub- jects written on, The exact results are only obtainable by special applica- tion if need for such arieee on the part of the pupil, Mies Edna James and Mr. Wilfred MacGregor have secured their Junior Matriculation in Greek also. This is the first time in the history of the school that this bas been done, Upper School. -Faculty Entrance Part I, No. of candidates, 15; No. er;- curing pass etanding, 10; No. securing pass standing except one subject, 2. As one of the candidates last men- tioned is trot in a position to carry over the ono subject, the total no, passing is 11 or 73/ of,those writing. Faculty Entrance Part II,. No. of candidates, 4; No. securing pass stand• ing, 4; 100%. Honour Matriculation Finals -No. of candidates 5, No, securing pass standing 5; 100%. • Mr. A. E. Shaw gained this same standing by writing on Faculty En- trance papers' in French. Also all candidates who secured Faculty En- trance have Honor Matriculation in the subjects written on. In the case of those who failed on Faculty En- trance, Honour Matriculation standing is obtained on all subjects on which 40% was taken. This standing is equivalent to the first year General Course in these subjects in the Un- iversity, Scholarship Matriculation, -one can- didate. Complete Honor Matricula- tion in 14 papers, the 6..h Edward Blake Scholarship in Toronto Univer- sity of value $143 and a Carter Scholar- ship the value of which is not yet announced, have been won, We think the above record will compare favourably with any other school of the province and the work done this year was done under peculiar difficulties. High School reopens on Tuesday. In order that the arrangement of work may be made as soon as possible stud- ents should either state definitely to the principal the ' course required or be present the first day to discuss it with the teacher. Names and addresses of those who wish to take students to room or board may be left with the principal, Phone 104 or 125. The scale of fees for the High School course is Lower School $6 per year, Middle School $5, Upper School $10,'' r MARRIED STON1-McTAVISH-1u Wingham on' Wednesday, Aug. 30th, at the manse by Rev. D. Persia. Mr. Richard Stone to Mies Margaret Catherine MoTav- ish, both of Wingham, DEATHS CROSS -In Palmerston, on Aug. 10th, Mary A. Cross, sister-in-law to Mrs. A. Bruce of Bluevale, and formerly of Brussels, aged 72 years. Ittwgr - in Toronto, on Aug. 18th, Elizabeth, beloved wife of Jas. Ir- win, fdrmerly of Brussels. SANDxn0o - In Wroxeter, on Aug. 21st, Mary McKercher, wife of Mat- thew Sanderson, aged 62 years, one month and 27 days, Sewing Appreciated by Soldiers Miss Ella Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mre. Chat. Cook, received the follow- ing letter from the manager of the hoopital auxiliary to which the par cele were sent. Dear Mies Cook: - We and your address in a parcel which has been sent us by the Caned. fan Red ()rose. Accept our many thanks and our best compliments for your work; and receive froth our wounded soldiers their good wishes and also many thanks, They are very grateful to you. Yours reepectf ally, Tits MANssenit We understand several other Red Croce parcels sent by Wingham ladies have Leen acknowledged in like man. ner. Cut His Throat with Razor George Lees, proprietor of the Luck - now Woollen Mills and a highly re. spected resident of Lueknow, where he residedhll his life, was found in Richard NVebster's bush with his throat cut, on Thursday afternoon. Ile had been miesing from early We& n.esday morning and a search party was Instituted which finally enceeeded In llnding his lifeless body. Mr, Lees was unnrarried but lived with his sisters, It is supposed that business troubles was the cause of hie rash act. The funeral wan held on Satur- day afternoon to 1tinloes t;etnetery. The relatives have the eineero slur pathy of a large dole of Mende, A EEW , REMARiKS pN,.....- BOY SHO:S Justat the present time shoes of all kinds are ascending in price very rapidly and makers. are doing all sorts of "stunts," etc, in the way of "doctoring" shoes by using shoddy vwhere- ever it is possible to use use it so as to keep down the price. Owing to this fact it is somewhat difficult to get shoes that are all leather at the present time. We are pleas- ed to state however that we have succeeded in procur- ing a line of school shoes for girls and boys which are solid and good in every particular, In fact, not a particle of shoddy in them. Good solid calfskin shoes with double toes and solid leather counters, We guarantee every pair to be just as stated and we stand back of every pair of these particular shoes--- . alonemommadomonomme that means that if you buy a pair of these shoes from us and if they fail to give satisfaction we will make ik right and satisfactory to every customer. Ask for "School Shoes" as advertised and you will get the right kind W. H. WILLIS Sole Agettt For The FOR .smog • C. I'. A. In Huron County Constables 0. J.'SVallie and W. T. Pellow, working under the dir- ectlon of the county temperance sec- tary, Rev. E. G. Powell, have spent a busy week in running down violatore of the 0. T, A. The hotel run by Fred Miller, of Walton, was raided and a bottle of wbiekey was found behind the bar and ;Miller pleaded guilty before Magistrat, Kelly, Two gallons of whiskey were fount on the premises of Henry Schafer, of Kippen, and he was 'pined by Magis- trate Andrews, of Clinton. Quite a haul was made at one of the houses belonging to Mr, 'Cantin, of St. Joseph, and the case is now up for trial. A couple of drunks were also fined $20 and poste, and a young man who was visiting at his home in Clin- ton, undertook to bring in a gtipful of whiskey was caught in the act by the constables and before Magistrate Andrews pleaded guilty to bringing liquor, In to Huron County for other than his personal use. Three charges over alleged offenses in Perth County have been placed by the temperance secretary in the bands of the provincial authorities. These cases need apecfal handling, as they will be teat cases as far as Perth is concerned. Would all correspondents to Tuts AIWAME kindly send in their budgets as early as possibly for not week's is bud, NOW BAND INSTRUCTOR Sergt. Grant's Fine Promotion- to District PQ IE A fine promotion has come to Band- master Sergt. S. D. Grant, of the 1pfst (fiuren) 13attalion. He has been apt oin an ap- pointed t Band Instructor for Military District No, 1, with headquarters at London and will mistime hie new dut es at once, Sergt. Grant ie a well-known Strat• lord man, a r e t u r n e d ealdier, who is atilt doing his best for the cause of Empire and freedom. Por the past several months he has been 6 charge of the 101st Battalion Hand, which now ranks amongst the best in the district, Bandmaster Grant lute been granted permission to Conduct this band at the National Exbibfition in Toronto. Bath Col, Combe. O. 0., of the 161,st l3attalion, and Adjutant Capt. Van - Stone speak very highly of Sergt. Grant's abilities as a leader And ex. prose regret that the 1610 is losing his services, Ixcellent Salt Supply For some month§ drulters leave drilled for salt on the 12th of Wawa. nosh ackose the road from where the old tvell in Connection with the Wing. haus Salt Wotke was. Thin week their efforts were nrowned with enccese and after drilling over 1,100 feat they now have 335 feet of solid salt or about three Limen as good tt supply ad the 014 well iIto' 'et 016. 40,000 FARM LABORERS WANTED 12.00 TO WINNIPEG SPECIAL TRAIN SERVICE Leave TORONTO Union Station moo P. M. Aug. T 7th, 19th, 3 I st and Sept. 2 THROUGH TRAINS WITS LUNCHaCOUNTER OARS ATTACHED Aug, 19th and Sept. 2d From Torontowest and Sonar, including the .N„U. St, T. I y. Destination Territory-Tieketer one half cent per toile (minimum 504,) till Sept. 30th, 1910, west of VVinttipeg to any etatfon east of Calgary. Edmonton and Tennis. Alta. Return Fare and Limit ---one-half cent per per mile (tninftneru 50e.) to Winnipeg nn or be, fore NOV. 8041. 1010. plus $18 from Winnipeg to original starting point. rc nitrot tickete and leaflet showing number' of farm laborers in order sch n,t each point, also wage paid, apply to nearest a, N. It, Agent rRi ehie & (Theme Town A ente, Wrn haus. o t , g (3 4 WhNUUAM MARKETS (Oorrect up till. Wednesday noon.) wheat, new 1 20 to 1 25 Flour, per cwt., patent4 40 to 4 50 Flour, per cwt., family, 3 80 to 4 00 Bran, per ton 27 00 to 27 00 Slaortti, per ton 29 00 to 29 00 Oats, ..., .,,,.......,.., 0 50 to 0 52 0 05 OOU to Barley Hay, nese it 00 to 10 CO Butter, per lb --Dairy ., 0 23 to 0 20 Iaggs, per dozen 0 27 to 0 98 Cattle, medium butchers 7 25 to 7 75 Cattle, butchers choice,. 8 20 to 8 50 Hoge, live weight , 11 50 to Lamb (cwt) 11, 00 to 11 00 Hama, per lb, 11 28 to 0 30 Bacon long clear 0 23 to 0 25 Sheep t3k,ins 1 00 to 1 25 Hides 11 00 to 11 00 Belgrave The Belgrave Patriotic Society are making preparations for the holding of it field day on. Mr. Jordan's farm, adjoining the village. The date has not yet been decided on but further particulars will bo given next week. 'Rev, Mr. Boyle occupied the pulpit on Sunday. Lieut. R. I. Ferguson of Camp Bor. den, spent the week end with his par, ents, 5th line, and went to London on Monday, where he leaves shortly for overseas, being in a draft of Canadian officers for the Imperial Army. A number of people around here are taking in the Toronto Exhibition. Wm. Bryone continues 111 poor health. Sam McCurdy has disposed of his car. Mrs. W. H. Fetgusou returned from Fergus last week accompanied by her daughter, Elizabeth, who has been a patient in the hospital there for the last month, Mr, Robt. Stonehouse's little daugh- ter, Ellen is under the doctor's care. Mr, and Mrs. Bobier of Guelph, spent a few days at Henry Johnston's last week, Mr. and Mrs, Horn, Wingham, visit- ed at' T. Proctor's last week. Mrs. Proctor of Brussels, is calling on friends in the village. Mr, and Mrs, Wilson spent Sunday at Jack McGuire's. Mr. and Mrs. J. Cunningham of Brussels, spent Sunday at the home if Mr. J. A. Brandon. Miss Mildred Perdue of Clifford is visiting her aunt, Mies McOrae. Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Barclay and little iaughters of Brussels, were calling on 'riends.in village on Sunday. We are pleased to have Mr. and Mre. David Scott back to their own house after spending the summer out in the ;ountry. Mr. John Armstrong and son, Harry went to Toronto on Saturday with a car of stock. James Taylor shipped a car of cattle. Whitechurch Mrs, William Dow of Cromarty, spent the weekend at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Clubb. ; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Garbutt and family ,f Winnipeg, are visiting at the home of the latter's sister, Miss S, Garbutt. Miss F. Paterson of Toronto, is spend - Mg her holidays at the home of her broth - .:r, Mr. 1' , l'atersou. Rev. J. and Mrs. Watt and family of Burgoyne, are the guesls of Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Barbour. Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth MacKenzie with Mr. Frank blocks and Miss Ilazel Wocks of Culross were Sunday visitors with friends here. Mrs. 1:, Robertson and Mr. James Rowland of Hamilton, are holidaying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henry. Mr. and Mrs, Robs. Mowbray of Wing - ham, spent Sunday with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Longman of Windsor, spent a few days of last week with the former's mother, Mrs, J, Campbell. Dr. 3, I -I, and Mrs. White motored to Colltn;;wood last week and spent a few days vi;,iting friends. Miss Annie H. Henry, who has been holidaying at her home here, returned to Guelph en Tuesday, The Guild meeting on Sunday night was in charge of Miss A. Kennedy. The leader for Sept. 3 is Miss Marjorie Gor- don. a Blyth Blyth Fall Fair Oat. 3rd and 4th. Mr. and Mrs, John McCaughey of Clinton, visited the former's brother, Mr, Frank McCaughey of the Commer. tial house. The band concert held on Tuesday evening in aid of the Red Cross Fund was good and $16 was realized for this worthy cause. Reeve Milne and family moved to Toronto this week where they will re- side, Mr. Howell of Toronto, Visited this vicinity in the interest of the $elgian Relief Fund and secured the tum of $73 50. Mr, and Mrs, H. Marshall were in London on Friday. Mr. Frank McCaughey of the Cote. iercial house, had the rnitfortune to have one of Me arcus broken on BMus.. day by handling ice. Mr, and Mrs. John Cook of teat Wawanoeh, will leave this 7`hureday on a visit to thole son at Cochrane, New Ontario. BORN Ll�rt,t;A.I»-4n Wingham General or. rtal on Aulist 29th to Capt. and Mre. '41,7. 1E I. Husband -a son, Mstrltow•-xrr Wingham on August 19th to Mr. and Mitre, W. Metrow•-•A son, ._ lsaw+w+r1 !CHRISTIE'S 1 1 GROCERY PHONE 58 I Store Closes at 7p. IndVinegar 1 Good vinegar at 50e a gal, is better than poor vinegar at half the price. No Better Vinegar than the kind we sell can be obtained. It is full standard spirit vinegar - the kind that makes your PICKLING A SUCCESS IChinaware Sale _Con• Unties. Get soma of the Genuine Bargains. Chinaware$pot Cash i_MI0/16 111.111111MMIPL 4.111011111111 DECLARATIONS OF WAR 1 TO DATE Romania is Added to List of Belligerent Countries The following is a record of praetic• ally all the declarations of war since the European struggle began: - 191.4 Declared by Against July 28 -Austria Serbia Aug. 1 -Germany ........... Russia Aug. 3 -Germany France Ang. 4 -Great Britain.... Germany Aug. 4 -Germany Belgium Aug. 6 -Austria Russia Aug. 8 -Montenegro..... Germany Aug. 12 -Great Britain Austria Aug: 12 -France Austria Aug. 12 -Montenegro Germany Aug. 23 -Japan Germany Aug. 25 -Austria Japan Aug. 28 -Austria Belgium Nov. 5 -Great Britain Turkey 1915 May 23 -Italy , , , , .. Austria Aug. 30 -Italy Turkey Oct. 15 -Great Britain Bulgaria Oct. 16 -France Bulgaria 1916 Mar. 9 -Germany Portugal Aug. 27 -Italy . Germany Aug. 27 -Romania.. Central Powers FRUIT BULLETIN PEACHES -The famous Yellow St, John Peach. Niagara Penin- sula grown, now at ite beat. Wi11 be followed by other first-class es varieties. Plums ready for can- ning. ;�EFs PAl:1<AGti CR WEBS tiO.204 Look for this Map. It is your guarantee of quality, THE PEAR The Bartlett Pear is the moat popu• lar variety both for dessert and for canning. The Beurre D'An jou, 11. C.'s principal winter pear is also a popular variety. PEAR SALAD Core and pare any pear not too ripe and soft. Serve on lettuce leaves with French dressing. If desired, dates and chopped cute may be added, Plats FItt'rxl;lts Mix and sift _ ti, cup fuia of flour, , 2 teaspoonfuls of baking powder and is teaspoonful of salt. Add gradually s cupful of milk and then add ono egg, slightly beaten. Pare 2 large pears, cut in yuartere, dip iu batter and fry in deep fat, Serve with a hot sauce. COur: o'rr oi•~ PE.trts Stew pears in clarified syrup, flavor with lemon peel, and serve cold. Pi S AND ICkI Chir Aht Cut 2 pears in halves, remove cores, and simmer for 20 minutes in a little water with some sugar and vanilla. Plato some vanilla in an ice timbale, arrange the pears in the ice, pour a spoonful of raspberry syrup oyer each pear and serve. SWEETEN YOUR VISIT With a box of our high grade cho•- coiatee or bon hone. They are eimply perfect, as every up-to-date girl knows, and a box of them is always more than welcome, Coat no more thea common eatrdy, worth more. W. A. MILLER The Popular Restaurant Bluevale We thank the Mortis Council fur $26 00 to help on the work its aid of aur soldier boys. Let us get buffy, Tars, Wm. Icing and daughter Miss Stella were weekend visitors at the limo of Mrs. John Messer, Air. and Mrs, Freels Nichols home has been gladdened by the arrival of a new boy, Robert Gorden, Dir, John Johntsort intends, going West this week to see his sou. Mrs. Graham and family of St. Louis, Michigan, autoed to see Mrs. Eli. John- ston's for a visit, Women's Institute of Winghetu, have invited the Bluevate Institute for August 31st, Mrs, Hanle of Wroxeter, is at present visiting with Mrs. Ralph, and other frfends here, Mies Annie Rutherford of Hamilton, visited with friends here last week. Mr. Asher Farrow and daughters Misses Laura and Ethel of Goderich motored over and visited Mr. and Mrs. R. Musgrove last week. Rev. and Mrs, C. C. Kane of Londes- boro, visited Mrs. Snell and other rela- tives here last week. Miss Maggie Jermyn of Toronto, is Visiting her mother, Mrs, Jermyn of the Bluevaie Road. Mr and Mrs, R, W, Reid and daugh- ter; Elva, of Brooklyn, N. X., visited their cousin, Mrs. Robs. Musgrove last last week. Mr, and Mrs. M. Y. Farrow and daughter. Mable, who have been spend- ing the last three weeks with relatives and friends here, left on Tuesday for their home in Collingwood, accompanied by Aliases Mary and Annie Diment, Mr. Robt. King and children of Gode- rich spent Sunday with,relatives here. I Rev, and Mrs Sinclair of Holmesville, are visitors at Mr. Russell Jermyn's of the Bluevale Road, Pte Arthur Wilbur of Camp Borden, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. H. A. McCall, Captain (Dr.) W. McCormick of Toron- to, spent a day with friends here last week. Mrs. W. J. Greer, Mrs. Simpson of Wingham, Miss Isabell Simpson of Chi- cago, and Miss Annie Simpson of Cal- gary, visited Mrs. R. Musgrove last week. Mrs. Rultan of Brussels, spent Sunday with Mrs. Rolph. Pia.' J. J. Wilburn went to Toronto this week to be re-examined before re• ceiving his discharge papers. Mr. H. A. McCall made a business trip to Toronto this week. Mr. Chas, Coultas of Clinton, visited relatives here last week. Mrs Gilkinson and two sons from I-far- riston, spent a few days this week with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Haney. Mr. Robs. Musgrove is at present visit- ing her friends in Toronto. The Red Cross Garden Party held in Bluevale on Friday afternoon and evening last was a gratifying success, The weather was ideal and after the steady work of harvesting for many weeks the farmers were just in the right mood to enjoy an outing. The lawns and flowers at the new school were looking their best and the spacious grounds proved to be splendidly adapted for a large gathering. At night when the scene was illuminated by the soft glow of the Chinese lanterns it made a charming picture. The total proceeds amounted to $197.00 and this makes a record for a garden party in Bluevale. As expenses were compara- tively small the Women's Institute will have a large sum with which to carry on their patriotic work during the coming season. An excellent program was rendered with Robt. Black in the chair. Address- es were given by the local pastors• and by the Rev. Mr. Kane of Londesboro, who proved to be a vigorous and ready speak- er. Mr. John Wilburn who recently re- turned from the training camp in England gave an excellent talk on military exper- iences. MissJornran and . can VanN Weir Elliott of "Wingham delighted the audience by their solos and duet "Excel- sior" and another charming number was a duet in costume "Take me to Old Tor onto Fair" by two little girls, Jean Black and Margaret Garniss, A pleasing feat- ure of this garden party was the hearty Cooperation receh'ed from all classes in community showing that the endeavors of the Women's. Institute have the warm approval of the public. Such generous support makes their work a pleasure. Great interest was taken in the baseball match between Gerrie and Bluevale ladies. The Gorrie teatn won 26 to 13, Mr. R. A. Currie umpired. Thursday, August 81 1910 Belmore Mr. John Connell of California is visiting hie sister, Mre. John fragile and other friends, Miss Margaret Burdett spent Sue. day with Teeswater friends. Mr. and Mre, Wm, IrWin spent e few days last week with the latter's sister, Mrs D, Livingstone, Moncriefl`, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Lucan are Visit- ing at John Mulvey's, Mr. John Kerr of Wingham, occn• pied the pulpit in the Methodist church here on Sunday owing to the absence of the pastor, Master Thomas King of White. church Is visiting at Wm. MoGrogan's, Mrs, Gray and children of St. Paula are visiting relatives here, The many friends of l+dir, Jim Mc. Neil are glad to know he is improving after his sickness. Mrs. ()bailee Nichol of Toronto, is vrating friend. here. tIIQH $CUQOL NOTES Wingham High School MKkee Splendid Showing Although examination reports are not altogether complete, they are practically so, and the summary below 0 alt .we what was done in the high, School this year, Lower Behoof, -No. of candidatee, 31; No. securing pass standing, 17; number securing h000re one; nuwbtr securing pass except one et bject, 1; Total 19, or 51% of no. writing, Middle School I. -Normal Entrances No. of candidates 22; No, securing pas, standing, 11; No, securing horrors, 3; No. securing pass except one subject, 2; Total 10 or 73% of no. writing. Middle School II, --Junior Matricula tion, No, of candidates, 8; No. eecuring pass standing, 8; 100%. Also all Normal Entrance candidates except those who secured their total by means of bonus subjects, secure Junior Matriculation on the eight sub- jects written on, The exact results are only obtainable by special applica- tion if need for such arieee on the part of the pupil, Mies Edna James and Mr. Wilfred MacGregor have secured their Junior Matriculation in Greek also. This is the first time in the history of the school that this bas been done, Upper School. -Faculty Entrance Part I, No. of candidates, 15; No. er;- curing pass etanding, 10; No. securing pass standing except one subject, 2. As one of the candidates last men- tioned is trot in a position to carry over the ono subject, the total no, passing is 11 or 73/ of,those writing. Faculty Entrance Part II,. No. of candidates, 4; No. securing pass stand• ing, 4; 100%. Honour Matriculation Finals -No. of candidates 5, No, securing pass standing 5; 100%. • Mr. A. E. Shaw gained this same standing by writing on Faculty En- trance papers' in French. Also all candidates who secured Faculty En- trance have Honor Matriculation in the subjects written on. In the case of those who failed on Faculty En- trance, Honour Matriculation standing is obtained on all subjects on which 40% was taken. This standing is equivalent to the first year General Course in these subjects in the Un- iversity, Scholarship Matriculation, -one can- didate. Complete Honor Matricula- tion in 14 papers, the 6..h Edward Blake Scholarship in Toronto Univer- sity of value $143 and a Carter Scholar- ship the value of which is not yet announced, have been won, We think the above record will compare favourably with any other school of the province and the work done this year was done under peculiar difficulties. High School reopens on Tuesday. In order that the arrangement of work may be made as soon as possible stud- ents should either state definitely to the principal the ' course required or be present the first day to discuss it with the teacher. Names and addresses of those who wish to take students to room or board may be left with the principal, Phone 104 or 125. The scale of fees for the High School course is Lower School $6 per year, Middle School $5, Upper School $10,'' r MARRIED STON1-McTAVISH-1u Wingham on' Wednesday, Aug. 30th, at the manse by Rev. D. Persia. Mr. Richard Stone to Mies Margaret Catherine MoTav- ish, both of Wingham, DEATHS CROSS -In Palmerston, on Aug. 10th, Mary A. Cross, sister-in-law to Mrs. A. Bruce of Bluevale, and formerly of Brussels, aged 72 years. Ittwgr - in Toronto, on Aug. 18th, Elizabeth, beloved wife of Jas. Ir- win, fdrmerly of Brussels. SANDxn0o - In Wroxeter, on Aug. 21st, Mary McKercher, wife of Mat- thew Sanderson, aged 62 years, one month and 27 days, Sewing Appreciated by Soldiers Miss Ella Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mre. Chat. Cook, received the follow- ing letter from the manager of the hoopital auxiliary to which the par cele were sent. Dear Mies Cook: - We and your address in a parcel which has been sent us by the Caned. fan Red ()rose. Accept our many thanks and our best compliments for your work; and receive froth our wounded soldiers their good wishes and also many thanks, They are very grateful to you. Yours reepectf ally, Tits MANssenit We understand several other Red Croce parcels sent by Wingham ladies have Leen acknowledged in like man. ner. Cut His Throat with Razor George Lees, proprietor of the Luck - now Woollen Mills and a highly re. spected resident of Lueknow, where he residedhll his life, was found in Richard NVebster's bush with his throat cut, on Thursday afternoon. Ile had been miesing from early We& n.esday morning and a search party was Instituted which finally enceeeded In llnding his lifeless body. Mr, Lees was unnrarried but lived with his sisters, It is supposed that business troubles was the cause of hie rash act. The funeral wan held on Satur- day afternoon to 1tinloes t;etnetery. The relatives have the eineero slur pathy of a large dole of Mende, A EEW , REMARiKS pN,.....- BOY SHO:S Justat the present time shoes of all kinds are ascending in price very rapidly and makers. are doing all sorts of "stunts," etc, in the way of "doctoring" shoes by using shoddy vwhere- ever it is possible to use use it so as to keep down the price. Owing to this fact it is somewhat difficult to get shoes that are all leather at the present time. We are pleas- ed to state however that we have succeeded in procur- ing a line of school shoes for girls and boys which are solid and good in every particular, In fact, not a particle of shoddy in them. Good solid calfskin shoes with double toes and solid leather counters, We guarantee every pair to be just as stated and we stand back of every pair of these particular shoes--- . alonemommadomonomme that means that if you buy a pair of these shoes from us and if they fail to give satisfaction we will make ik right and satisfactory to every customer. Ask for "School Shoes" as advertised and you will get the right kind W. H. WILLIS Sole Agettt For The FOR .smog • C. I'. A. In Huron County Constables 0. J.'SVallie and W. T. Pellow, working under the dir- ectlon of the county temperance sec- tary, Rev. E. G. Powell, have spent a busy week in running down violatore of the 0. T, A. The hotel run by Fred Miller, of Walton, was raided and a bottle of wbiekey was found behind the bar and ;Miller pleaded guilty before Magistrat, Kelly, Two gallons of whiskey were fount on the premises of Henry Schafer, of Kippen, and he was 'pined by Magis- trate Andrews, of Clinton. Quite a haul was made at one of the houses belonging to Mr, 'Cantin, of St. Joseph, and the case is now up for trial. A couple of drunks were also fined $20 and poste, and a young man who was visiting at his home in Clin- ton, undertook to bring in a gtipful of whiskey was caught in the act by the constables and before Magistrate Andrews pleaded guilty to bringing liquor, In to Huron County for other than his personal use. Three charges over alleged offenses in Perth County have been placed by the temperance secretary in the bands of the provincial authorities. These cases need apecfal handling, as they will be teat cases as far as Perth is concerned. Would all correspondents to Tuts AIWAME kindly send in their budgets as early as possibly for not week's is bud, NOW BAND INSTRUCTOR Sergt. Grant's Fine Promotion- to District PQ IE A fine promotion has come to Band- master Sergt. S. D. Grant, of the 1pfst (fiuren) 13attalion. He has been apt oin an ap- pointed t Band Instructor for Military District No, 1, with headquarters at London and will mistime hie new dut es at once, Sergt. Grant ie a well-known Strat• lord man, a r e t u r n e d ealdier, who is atilt doing his best for the cause of Empire and freedom. Por the past several months he has been 6 charge of the 101st Battalion Hand, which now ranks amongst the best in the district, Bandmaster Grant lute been granted permission to Conduct this band at the National Exbibfition in Toronto. Bath Col, Combe. O. 0., of the 161,st l3attalion, and Adjutant Capt. Van - Stone speak very highly of Sergt. Grant's abilities as a leader And ex. prose regret that the 1610 is losing his services, Ixcellent Salt Supply For some month§ drulters leave drilled for salt on the 12th of Wawa. nosh ackose the road from where the old tvell in Connection with the Wing. haus Salt Wotke was. Thin week their efforts were nrowned with enccese and after drilling over 1,100 feat they now have 335 feet of solid salt or about three Limen as good tt supply ad the 014 well iIto' 'et 016.