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The Wingham Advance, 1917-05-10, Page 8Page eight TILE WINGILVS1 Sale of Oddsi and111'li .E .., ..:' s K-: I Suits The balance of odds Suits and Coats, odd Skirts, Mil /i% Whitt Skirts, White Middys. IA y I1'Ladies' Suits, sale price . ,.$4.95 Mr,6 Ladies',Suits, sale price. , $ 2.9 5 X 74 10 Spring Coats, sale price .......$3.95 N 5 Spring Coats, sale price $1.00 Ft 12 Spring Coats, sale price ..$ 7.5 0 0, 11 Spring Suits, sale price ..$24.50 �v I12 Spring Coats, sale price $14:50 2 doz. Wash Skirts and Middys, sale price ...,..97 00 10 Ladies' New Raincoats iu Green, Fawn, 1_ lee, Black Tweeds, sale price .....—$8.49 11 Men's and Young Mon's Waterproof Tweeds X Browns and Greens, 36—,l.4 sale price $10.35 7,1 V o HANNA & C 7,,,, Cash Paid for Cream ®i PM SERVICE; SPELLS SUCCESS We have learned our spelling in the creamery busi- nese, and find that to succeed we must give our ,patrons service. Mr. Beninger, who is a graduate of Guelph: Dairy School, will have charge of our Cream - cry, and will test the cream' on delivery in your p"resence. Then -we pay city prices in cash. This we believe is the only way to conduct a creamery business. Remember it makes no difference to us how much or how"little you have. We supply cans. If you want to know the value sof a dairy COW, test her milk. Use this testing department as much as you like. We established it for your benefit, and if you want us to take an occassioiial call, we will be glad to show you how our testing works. Our Poultry Hatchery is very busy. The chickens are coming off -every few days. Speak at once for space. 447, ., . Wingham, Ontario Office'Plione 174 Residence 'Phone 153 1�YUliYia���!I A. H. Wilford WOW BlUevale • Remember t c monthly meeting of the Woincn's•Institute at tint home of Mrs. • A, Campbell, 1st line, on Thursday, 10th. We would like to see a good attendance. Johnston's Ladies' Aid will hold their annual meeting at the home of Mrs, Ed. Johnston on Tuesday of this week, Election of officers. We are glad to report our dick on the improvement linc. The ladies of the Patriotic work aye making a quilt for Red Cross Funds. We would, like to have a great many namles oh our blocks. ^Irs, David Moffatt has returned from Toronto where she has spent most of the winter with her daughter. '11he cream and milk drawers are bn their annual rounds. Pte.. E. L. McCullough of C. A. S. C. Toronto, formerly of Tecawater, united. at Mr Jos. Robb'slast. week. Miss Gelma'i'urvey had the tnisfortutjie to sprain her ankle. " IIr Jos Rohl, received the sad mews of the death of his niece Mrs. Alfred :Bye. Only daughter of Mr, and Mra. Wn+„ Robb of Cypress River. Man. She 1ea$,ec her thus children band and three ehrl ten a" ,iso father and mother and three .brotl trs, Ed and Harry at home and Chas, in France, IBelgrave 1 a David Scott has bought a new car, we lope he enjoys it. There are about a score of cars now owned in the village and vicinity, Rev, Mr,.I•libbert preached a very ex- cellent sermon in the Methodist church on Sunday evening. Morley Jordan bas returned home front Stratford where he spentthe minter. , 't'y're. Hopper is again on the move with' his wellidrllliug; outfit and is now engagad putting down a well at the Rectory •at f31yt11, The scales at the station here are out of business hence the weighing of livestock has all to be done up town, The'Womens 1Viissionary Society of the Methodist Church held their annual meet- ing last Thursday. The auction sale of the late Robert Anderson which wag held last Thursday realized good prices. fin Scott of Bras- r,els was the auctioneer. veedin) gardening,and housecleaning Bantury tette the lead just at the present. Me. Robertson, paintee of l lyth, is doing; soma work for Gordon Walsh this week. pai4tiug his house. A MESSAGE FROM FRANCE To army, yo laggards! mark the flame That glowed within the men who came From desk and ship, from bench and plough, To play their part in Freedom's nausea To ayms, to workl the need is great, The foe is hammering at the gets, If through he hurls his mighty Moet, Once more you'll hear the Cry, -too 'tate. To arms! Too long on beds of down You've slept egeurr', while from your Lown Have gone the gallant lade •tvbo sought No other gain than Ilonor'u crown. To urine, in miles of miry trench, Where sweep the mine that swiftly drench, Your beet and deare i t,. IL Jim tido. 'Think! they too, felt the home land wrencb, To arms) To work, think of the slain, More precious far than sickled grain, So full of life, they died for you, To army, or they'll have died in vain. J. Letronico, W. M. S. CONVENTION Large Attendance and Good Program were gradually belpg brc'ken down. Hire, bIcCullocb, (lranbrook, gave a et• "ng raper r.rt "'Tit place of Meeeer. tee in the (Yomen'e V'ci•)rlt.°'tenet; i2, ,. '.l'hutsday of last week the annual ed that tote riit,sr"t,ug,er (lope' nut corn meeting; of Maitland 1 resbytertal tvae to us on tbe winds but represents held iu Alelyille church, Brussels, and hard ettenoue labour; that there was largely attended, dolegatee being should bo more interest stirred up In utero from almost all the' A.uriliatieta the reading of its pttgete tvbiul} if reed there being 30 leocietioe in the Presby- Will touch our beasts as we. tare terinl. A large contingent numbering brought face to faces with Lhe l~lfseiop• about 50 carte down on the morning ary on the field of battle. train from the North, while large Mre. Ferguson of E .hal, gave the numbers came from outlying joints by auto, despite disagreeable weather, Morning session opened at 0 30, the President, :.ire, (Rev,) Dann presiding, After devotional exercises were eon - eluded a report wee given by four Vice Preeidente of th9 Presbyterial, relative to their visit to the Auntthar• fes in this district. A Conference led by Mre, Bradley, Teeswater, on "Home Helpers." was then held. Many helps were suggest- ed whereby every woman of the church'may be made to feel that she is linked up to the work, emphasis be• ing laid on the fact that the Ilome Helpers tele now one of the most im- portant parts el the work, At the same hour a Conferences w is held in the School -room on Mission Band work, led by Mrs, (Rev,) Lundy, Walton. Short eddtossee were given ou different phases of the wink by Mrs. McGavin and Mise Hislop, Wal- ton; Mise Lily Harrison and Miss A. Dunlop, Moucrieff; Mrs. Ferguson, Belgrave; • Mine Little, St. Helene; Mrs. B. 5, Scott and Mise G. Dead- tean; Brussels, Many helpful hints were given as well as a large, number of articles on demonstration which were made for the bales, At 1 o'clock the Conference w'ae 't- eamed. Promptly at 2 o'clock after• noon session opened. • President in the chair. Thoso occupying seats on the platform were Mrs. Porrie, Wingham; Mrs. Coombe, Kincardine; and Mrs. Fox, Brussels.' Mrs. S. C. Wilson, Brussels, gave the Scripture reading and Mre. (Rev,) Little, of St. Helene, led in prayer, Mrs. (Rev,) Ferguson, Brussels, ex- tended a bright, hearty welcome to the delegates, to hearts and homes of the people of Brussels, which conduct- ed to all feeling at home, Mrs. (Rev,) McKenzie, North Kinloss, made a suitable reply. Preuident's annual address is always one of the principal features ou the program and looked forward to with interest. It was a summing up of the year's work, the different departments being itemized with special emphasis on the increased interest in various de- peetments was marked throughout and was a stimulus. We were grieved meeting lastyear, at tho annual m g that there was.a deficit but rejoice this year -that, it has been wiped out and the Society has stood the test, and each one .urged to go forward to more zealous and, persistent effort in the future, The address was delivered by Mrs. Hann in an earnest and tactful way and will bear much fruit in the incoming year. Mrs. Jae, Pox, Brussels, Correspond- ing Secretary, read the minutes of previous meeting, which was held at Lucknow: Mrs. Coombe, Kincardine;' gave the report of the progress of the Societies throughout the Presbyterial. While there was not a marked increase in numbers there was an interest, it be- ing evidenced in several places. Seine Auxiliaries doubled their contribu- tions. Mrs, (Rev.) Lundy; Walton, who is the energetic. Secretary of Mission Bands, reported increased interest, the work being aggressive with an aim, a Mission Band in every congreg- ation in the Presbytery. Report of Strangers' Secretary and the:Home Helpers' Secretary was given by Mrs. (Rev.) Bradley, Teeswater, in the absence of the Secretaries; Mrs. Jolin Linklater and Mrs. Ireland, Teee- water. A latrge number of strangers were recorded and visited. The Home Helpers had a large increase, $763 being contributed. Mrs. (Rev.) Perrie, Wingham, gave the' report of the supplies sent to the echoole and reserves in the west, Miee Jean Moore, Brussels, reported tho nietseeuger subscribers op a slight in- erease. In the absence of Mre. McKenzie, of Lucknow, Treasurer Mre. Agnew read the report showing the amount raised by t l•„ Auxlliariee last year to be 3706.LO, an inereees of $7133 00. Mis• cion Bands, $199.0O3 au increase of } .x.-. knee.) Boyle, of Be)gruve, gave the dedicatory prayer. ,. Rev, Mr. -Goforth of genius, China a o , gave a very earneet addrese, taking, for his theme, "I am not ashamed a of the gospel of Christ." He cited a number of cases hero thegospel of w Christ bad worked a great transform- ing Influence iu the lives of the Chin- ese, adding that he was not ashamed of a religion that had quoit a marvel - owl transforming power on the lives of Lite Chinese who have been in dark- ness for so many generations, Mr, Goforth has the power of impressing his heroes with ooale live eff the altar after conte thirty years experience in China, The "fettle Stars Mission Band" of Melville church, contributed a well rendered chorue, Item. rfr. McCulloeb, Cranbroolr, briefly and cordially' extended greet- Inge reet- ,. t nom 11 lilt' '' ].1.,UdI ten 1, n s r the Presbytery, ex c c t g f own p the women to title to their opportunity lilncardlue, . , . , ...41.30 a.m. in making use of their granted frau. London ,.,...,,, 1L2ia.m, ehiee as well as spreading the Gospel Toronto and Batt 11.45 arae, to the uttermost parte of tins earth. Greetings from eieter £loelettee were givenbyMi Miss Gordon,of the M'et oP diet church and Mitis Myrtle Wiltton, of the Anglican Church, tihowed that the flees of demarkation which were once so'rlaiblabetween denosatpatlooe 5t. Helens Miss Annie Curran spent • the weck•end ai her home in Ripley. • - Miss Laura Currie of WInghem, le t.,pertditlg a few days with lter•fiietitl, bliss Chris Miller, DIis's Ilthcl Andersotrspent the week- end with Miss Pearl Todd. Mr, and Mrs.Ed. Purvis and family of Lucknow, ck ow, spent Sunday with Mrs. ,las, Ratnage. Mr. and Mrs. B, McDonald of Wing.. ham, sent Friday evening in this burg. Mr. and =Mrs. Wilson of Lucknow, were Sunday visitors et the home of M. Joseph Anderson Congratulations pre extended to Mr. and Mrs Neil /Je ez ea the arrival of a little baby bey. Closing prayer. So runch praise cannot be given to the ladies of Melville church for their generoue hospitality extended to the delegates and their friends in serving a het dinner and a bountopus tea and out of the abundance df their heart the scores of individual kindnesses ex- hibited which alwaye help to : wake the world a kin. The President of Maitland Presby' terial and her, noble band of oflleere, has the machinery in good working order, all moving without a hitch and the meeting of 1017 will go down as one of the most sueceseful in history of the Presbyterial, , Officers for the current year are: - Hon. President, Mre, (Rev,) Perrie, Wingham; President, Mrs, Mann, Brussels; Vice-Prosidente, ist. Mrs, hardy, Lochalsh; 2ud,, Mrs, Bradley, Committer; ard, Mrs. Bell, Molesworth; 1:1., Mrs, M,l0ullouh, Uranbrook: 5tb, Mrs, McKenzie, North Kinloss; O.b,, Mre, Tate. Bluevale; Recording Sec- retary, Mre, Jae, Fox, Brussels; Cor• reeponding•Seesetary, Mrs. Coombe, Kincardine; Mission Band Secretary, Mrs. Lundy, Waltou; Secretary if Supplies, lilrs;Peter Liekfater, Wing - ham: Messenger Secretary, Mise Jean Moore, BrueselF; Treasurer, Mrs, Gad; des, Wingham; Strangers' Secretary, Mre. Linkleter, Teeewater; Home Helpers, Mrs, Ireland, Teeswater; Lit- erature •Secretary, Mrs. Little St, Helene, lJy invitation the next annual meet- ing will beheld in Wingham. A large and interested audience aseembled in the evening, the pastor, Rev. A. 3, Maun, B. As, presided and spoke appreciatively of the Presbyter- ial and its broadening horizon. Itev, D. Perrie, Wingham, gave the first address on the theme, "The pos- seseion of the Miseionary spirit" and the impossibility of disassociation of a Christain and Missions. There must bo included the, spirit of life, convic• tion, obligation, achievement and a new interest in the home life meter the Bible and Christian living, The earn- est words of the speaker were most timely. An address brimfull of interest and instruction was given by Rev, Mr. Goforth on Corea. Ile pictured its past history and the progress that marked the passing years in their em- bracing Chiietiauity. As proof of the thoroughness of the work, the speaker dealt with their evangelistic zeal; their generous contributions; their love for tho word of God; their desire to pray and attend worship; the way they stand persecution for Chrtet's sake and urged the home church to seek after the larger consecration and a life of vigor and earnestness, The visit of Itsy, Mr. Goforth to the Convention asthe representative of the work in China, was stimulating and will do much to cause increased zeal and financial help in carrying on the work of the Master both at home and abroad. • . During the evening the church choir led by P. 11. Mulheron, rendered the fine anthem, "Send Oub Thy Light" in good form and Miss Verne Walker eang "The Penitent" with geed effect. Rev, Mr, Mann expressed thanks to all who bad contributed in any way toward the suecea8 of the (convention and wished every Society to yeas of great blessing. The offering at the Convention totalled about $13.00. A social was held Friday evening as the supply of proeieiou brought by the congregation was so ample, Wroxeter , !Phomas Sanderson wa3 a visitor at hie hence here tact week. • Dan•I le1'et i;fr :Teta a few day:, in Tor. onto last week, Mrs, 111.McLeurtan attended the funeral of u relative at l3olgrave last week. Pte. Stanley Halliday hft for London Tuesday tuber; he will bo !u training. Mr, and Mrs, W. Lov)y, Lirusscl5 Vita - ed (be former's mother E Lowry un Sun- d.ty. The mutual meeting of the Bowling Chili was held in the Council chamber Wcdnea• day evening and officers eleeted for the eneuiug year. Misses Annie Audcrsou and Mary Sproat went I. o lixrr':+ 1 0 1 Dli�ni i• t tut r It . l ) They will be employed by .the Davies Packing Co. :A•load of members of ilia W. M. S. at. tended the Presbyterial at Brussels last Thursday, ' RAILWAY TIMB TABLE ca1tA 1D'ITZLI T1tAzb f3 i.z t'6 L' Eon u , , London..... , . , ., . 0.35 a,tn. Tordnto and last (3.45 a,tn, Kinoard4ne .. , . , ..11.,50 *M. ADVANC.T' WENGLIA M. MAI KUS (Oatrr'.it up till Wodttetday noon.) � 1 2 r .)tn � , Flour, , 1 t. )r�.. 0 u. t r t 4w )'t �► ,E t,taeut ( r.l to , Flour, per cwt.. t3 *2,; to 0 Bran, per ton 43 00 to 45 tet 81torts, per tory W► 00 to 43 en Gate, . , ... , , , , 0 75 to (185 Barley 1 20 to 1 w•, Ray, new . , .. , . 10 00 to 10 ilil Butter, per lb -Dairy . 0 31 to 40 Eggs, per dozen '► :11 to -fu L ad 3 20 p.in, 3 05 p.rn. 0.30p,ntl, H 30.il) , .. t�. i 40 p.tn. 0 30 p.m, 30 t -t ;o (tattle, medium bpt-efierel0 o)) to 10 Cu t;attlr', butchers ehoi,e. 10 ,,h0 to It ('0 (loge, livr' weight 13 75 to 10 00 1i nab (cwt) 0 00 to 10 ;)0 Hanle, por lb . , . , ...... 0 35 to Bacon,longclear 0 3) to (1 25 Sheep Skins 1 25 to 1 CIO [fides 13 00 to 11 ('0 2ND *610112111121126 912MAD easinti--irstswomo-79.. ICH RISTIE951 PHONE 59 ;iY yWll J C, l ,,;/ LW.�y z y1,-:,5Z.WiM}O?, Toronto - t and Bast litm ab 8.05 p•ti. 1.'eewatee, .. , 1.24 p.m, 10 82 pan Anitzvn Piloid Tecawater...... 0 40 son. 3 03 p.m. '1 orotito Rud ]fast 1.22 p,ln, 141.20p Aa Christies English Breafast Coiffee 331a per lb. til This is a new line of Coffee rot up expressly -for ourselves. It contains Chicory' and we recom- mend it to those seeking a moder- ately priced coffee. Try a tin and let us know what you think of it, Our Aim Is To Please And nothing is too good for the many patrons of our store. We can't s'ock everything but our se- lection of groceries and provisions is a choice one. Just give this Store A Trial *MO MIIIIIM=113= GEE= cateMOW5Vera 0000oo00000000000t 00000000 is D-otroit Vapor 0. r1 1 i:i _____„._ . 8 o o o Look and works like a gas o IR range and gives city gas re - B 16 sults, at I less cost with oil, 8 gauoliue -or distillate. No ei a wicks, no asbestos rings, o smell or dirt. Durable burn- a 0) ers of grey enameled iron be- g 0 'comes glowing red and gives 8 intense blue flame immediat- 8 Oil 8tova 9 a C sly under utensil. Two giant ra 1 burners in oven afford per- o feet control icor all kinds of baking. Oven uses heat twice. Aluminum fused rust proof oven lining, Remov- able drip pan -glass oven door sanitary base -high shelf -large roomy cooking top -baked enamel finish -back saving • height;-outP;ears two or three rordinary oil Moves with ab- solutely no replacements. A. J. ROSS- hardware - " Phone 3 10090 00000000 "L+t"lL30tr*JG7tT•C oty 8 0 gga t8 j 8 0 8 8 8 8 IMISMISMAIIMMISieffeetatletg We are again in a position ta again take cars of all your requirements in PLUMBING HEATING TINWORK JOBBING As this well is llo experi- ment to us, it will ply you to get our prices be.fnre plac- ing your work. W. J. BOYCE Tbul'sday, May IQ, 1917 [.Ati l Etz %% ITU THE 16ist The 2tr1 . win; 1. ttcr was given t0 "it t ll:Mae, 1, y U. �'illrlu.on and teal a: ttt on 1)y her buob•tlad t;t'rgt, (1, IL ASill int:ot2 of tho stilet Hurone. ':1"tilt \\ ilkinton is very popular with tits uterw, Dlitchell, nut rey, Easter Sunday, fly deru'eut t.ifa and Kutit;--- 't'his in l -to es Sunday so: you gee I am thinking of you both and wopder• fog what you both aro doing. I do tinge you are both happy and weir 1. ant down at Mttehell now, for ten clays taking. rnipe -'e cum se. I came /leis ye:A.01(oy and was shooting all this morning but have nothing to do thio Etfteirrtc 'i et) awn Writing to you I wanted to take 1018 course, I get the chance to do ti,) and took it. I fired fifteen hundred townie at 300 Iarde this) morning Sand made thirteen Bull's oyes and two inners so that should get •a few (ierrnau Huns if I ever get to l?ranee. I have to twee a bolt forty-five revolver, but as thi8 door not interest you{ t=gill clrct1 (1O the subjrict. • I was in A41r r" 11ot the other night and 1 never saw to many troops in my life. it makes one feel secure to see the trc ops we have here and the bige gutta in the Artillery. We have milee upon miles of big gone hero and it is great eight to eee there in action bet we soldiers get used to it, in fact there is it war going on here all the time. The artillery camp at Witley is a sight worth eeeing to watch the batteries turn out with their big guns. Some days there is a parade of them, over three miles long. leach gun and ammunition wagon is dra-vn, by" six horses eolnetiines eight. When I take it look at those guns iG gives me a feel- ing of proud continence for to know that the enemy is facing an unex- haustible supply cd those guns and gives to mo every asr uranute of victory. I see in 80me .of .thee papers that the people of Heron think some of the boys of the ilil.,t have been writing home telling all kinds of stories to the discredit of others here. The state- meute are uncalled for in regard to our wet canteens. I Still wager that no company of civilians could bo plac- ed under eimiliar conditions and keep themselves more sober cr well in hand se the boys of cur 0attalion have done of course there ie black sheep in every flock 1 would certainly know its it is my duty to atop all crime and I can truly say that the amount of excessive drinking in our Battalion is very small and personally speaking I shall be well contented if I never get with a worse bunch of men. We have, had iota of boys of the 100th Bruce to see us so wo spend some pleasant timee together atter wolf: is over, I am on duty 91 hours a day but have not much work to do but have to see that it is done. - Well I got your box today with tobacco, cake and etc. I am smoking the first pipe of it now and it does taste good. Tho butter and sugar that you sent me were so good we never see such a thing hero and it costs us nine cents aday extra to live here and we have to pay for this out of our own pockets. We all get very lonely and homesick at times especially when we want to see the war wbn and the good old flag kept flying ana'you may bet your lite we shall keep h. hying. The States aro in et last, hope they will help to finish it quickly. Well I have no fresh news to tell you eo will. close with every good wish to you both and kindest regards to. everyone. I remain. Your loving husband Charlie, HURON COUNTY ALLIANCE The Huron County branch of the Dominion Alliance reviewed another year of determined hostility to the liquor trrffic and outlined a program of activity for the touting year in the annual convention hold,at Ulinton on Tuesday, of this week., The report of the field secretary and 'executive • committee shows that the inspectors have had the active co- operation of Ate county organization and the law has been well enforced, Huron is one of tho three counties of the premium) which 113 talking good under the Canada Temperance.Act and with the aseletance of ltnportawt claue- es or t•be (entails) Temperance Act and the hraety eupptet of the provincial board ofcouinri:,i,ionr'ro. } A ret elution rasa pianucl recomruc.ud• irg that each element observe a 'teeth of prayer, commencing May 13.1), in connection with the war and t'quor tr.tffie, Areeolution to tho Dttniiniolt Government, asking for prohibition an and another tol:o d lilts ..utcr 1 a warJ George, premier of Britain, urging root teed blanch ei► ds to deal mien the nations greater,t enenly-were Infus- ed. The f.•llowini; r,l'rL':cri, were elected: 1 Pres. ----De. A, J. Irwin, Wing. hero. Plea-11ex. 3, 1''. Knight. lielisall. Vise lieu, --J, A. Levin, Clinton; Itev.li:litolrnee, Gode,icb; 1r'. Boob - attar, Wiughaw; A. T. Cooper, Clin- ton; J. 11. elaveuluck, ideaforth. Secretary -Bev. en, 1\1. Boyle, Bel- grtave, 1''fehl Secretary--Itov, E. G. Poweil, Clinton• . - 'i'reue3urer A, Id,13.)bett.on, Gods - rich, T t r • � rt (i, n as t fray £ de C n w a- .1 1 , "4J,1 r p pointed.iii 'a r•tnr','intl tu£orcentent olii* cot, for lion i+rlr. l'"iO` iS WOK' al WHILE ri-ll 1111;1)!.t•'l)*: . show sailion will i..ofithitt nes r-•, (3.81, from Thns4ay n• on 11.1t)) t F,) f ,1 +"' i1 L1 ?.c- 1day morning. ET,Zti l'. 14rit tl circuit pacing : t.dli" r: r,•,, , tt t.• trill 1,0 at'Vfn)thattt from u, till r,lairlorouoou. Portlier Parti, uw;,as later., Tires, J, CetLS'an, litbf}. 0 Big B1-.rgain Shoe Sale For MEN. watimisimimmummaanassmasmiummimo On Friday evening of this week 40 pairs Men's High Grade Shoes. Shoes that are usually sold for $5.00 per pair and intact aretworth mt;ch more at the present time. On Friday at !2077 pr. pair 7 o'clock p.m,. K.TJY D.Y Aro T:E-None of these shoes will 6e sold -laid by or promised before the time stated, please do not ask it. Nothing the matter with•these shoes but simply a clean. up, of odds and ends. The number ticket on each shoe denotes the size. W. H. WILLIS Sole Agent For The Wd'� FOR' LADIES SHO• E; WEDDING BELLS - V.VN1l1ci;. 1 - . CALv.bat,•I Miss Mettle Calvert. formerly of Winghatri, was united in marriage at Preston on Thursday last to Mr. Clar- ence Vansickle, The happy couple will spend a short honeymoon with friends in Detroit. - Mise Calvert while in Wingham made her horde with Mr, and Mre. R. J', Cantelon, and many Wingham friends will join with Time) ADti.t,Nck in . extending. congratula- tions. ACI it1t—SC.ti,iEFErs A quiet wedding was solemized in VIc- toria Presbyt trian,Church, West Toronto, on Tuesday evening, May 1. when Emma, eldest daughter of Mr. A•. Shaefer, Wing - ham, was united in marriage to Mr, J. H. Acker, Toronto. Rev. Mr. McCarrol officiating. A reception was held at Mr. Wm. Cole's, St John Road. Mr. and Mrs, Acker will be at home to their friends after May 15th, at 340 High Park Ave. Whitechurch Mr. and. AIrs, Robert Mowbray of Wingham, spent Sunday with friends here. Rev: J. R. Graham has purchased a Ford auto, Miss Agnes MacKay will have charge of the, Guild service next Sunday. • Next Sunday morning, May 13 a special service will be held in the Presby- terian church in •honor of Mother's Day. The choir will be composed of mothers, and.there will be, other special features in recognition of the day. Rev. Mr. Gra- ham will take as his subject, ''Can a Mother Forget." • Mrs. Li.. M. Bower Buys Country Club Anmong the prominent owners of Overland Country Club•cars, the pop- ular model wads by The Wiliys-Over- land Company is Mrs. B. al. Bower, of Quincy, Cal, Mrs. Bower is tvell- known as the author of such western etories as "The Chip of the Flying U," "The Prairie Princess" and other books. Mrs. Bower expects to leave her ullgnificient country home near Quincy early in the spring, and make a transcontinental tour in her new Country Club, iu search of materia fur a new bock. i BABOONS ARE HARMLESS But ()no ;n Africa Fotteht TWO Doge "i onfuliy".. A letter from ('opotowlt, South Afrira. ruyr; "1'wtt rit,g;;t had htend ,a baoton': ail i'rllzhtl`id hatllt tat the I1ib farm in No Citetlhttr,e disti'let, and the "old num" would undoubtedly hate finished off pratit labs antagonists had nothumane ii terfered. Natives see- ing e. troop of baboons wonting up tt, email hill tat mit niter thein with the two don, 'Hsieh intercepted awl drevo one of the bnbbon.ee towards forum house. The baboon endo for a tank at the eorncr of tho house. Tho dogs vainly tried to got at it from ono side, and the baboon .lumped down the other side and made for a rattail wood, where seating itself be- hind a bush, it calmly awaited the oncoming enemy. The foremost dog lied• no sooner reached the bur,it that. the baboon matte a grab for it and with 'ono bite bits Ito head oft. The eeeorel dog pounced on the baboon, belt before' long its side was ripped open. no doge 0011 was tear when a shot frons a dative's gun Ielled the baboon. A e.tniotls part of the affair is the way the local newspapers' treat it. Ap. parentlyito fyinpathy isconceivedfor the baboon, although the animals are Inoffensive' ltarnilees animals unless etta, ke;l They co about in trocno, r. ) 'de.l.l',1>l:j 'When in ti-ottlilo tit, y moan and cry rite ohildton awl thein' tondurt; is often rei»rkably human. - O f*...i•••••4 No • 1 1 E i Standing Field Crop Competition Turnberry Agricultural Soci- ety offers $75,00 dividend as fon lo'ws:-$20, $15, $12, $10, $8, $0, and $4 for the best field of White Oats and •similar amounts for mangolds. • The Ontario Department of Agriculture will furnish the Judges. ,. Nature of Competition -Field entered for competition must consist of not less than five acres and not more than twenty. To competitors -Competition 'will be limited .to members of Turnberry Agricultural Socir ty. Competitors can only enter in one Society and but one entry can bo made by each competitpr. Aay individual can make entry for this competition by becom- ing a•member of the Society and paying an entrance fee of Si. All eompetltors must be with- in 15 miles of Wingham. Appli- cations must be in by the 101.b day of May. • Entry forms and further par- tieulare.way be had by applying to W. J. GREL1t, Pres, A. 0. SeTITLT, Secy. 1 o6a••.0'O••.••••••••••••••• • t ae �..Mwr t..ewrr�tr� u 'Crystal Agency Pressing London CLOTHES PRESSED AND RETURNED THE FOLLOWING DAY Suit Pressed 50e Suit Cleaned and Pressed75c Trousers 25c Overcoats.... 50c All orders sent for and delivered, Phone 18. Fred Aldfngton, Agent Corner Drug StoreIkesessatatessselete Wingham crOOCX30000" c ttnpt3I NEW SONG Choosing Our Emblem The Maple Leaf Wbrdh U Y MaxB are Harrison Music by Muriel E. Bruce Composer of "KNITTING". Tilts song bas bean accepted by the Board of Education for the City of Toroi.to, to be sung by the pupils in all the. ichoole. for sale itt all Musk Stores or from Publisboirs, IlituPire Music and Travel Club Ltd. '42 Charles St., Toronto. , Ki'¥* k-Mwv■V#.•rr Gtr :BORN i'teltatt 'Ori l>layt 2.nd to Mr. and ];lire. T: H. McRae, 86 Wroxete. r Ave,,Toronto, a son.•4oratd Wayne. ple. Melae rra' forre a y Mies Ruby Batt of Winaluon. untr.0-Ou Malt (hit, in Wipghe , to Mro vat , ' $4 rd r+tl ito, ► flora,