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The Wingham Advance, 1917-11-15, Page 1• Single Copies Three Cents Cyr ....01••=01101•11mal.. WINGLIAMp. ONT.; TI1URSDAY NOVEMBER 15th 1917 Subscriptions: $1,50 per year. Remember the Mass Meeting in the Town Hall, Wingham, on Wednesday evening, November 14th. All, are cordially invited. , •••,,,,,,,,, ..., , o ,or. MI', entoolleez Cori,er •••••••••••0•4,,,,,s•VIS,,,,..., FAITH The soldier, when the war began. Presumed the cause was right, But didn't ask the campaign's plan, His duty was to fight. The child, with all things yet to prove, Still thinks the world is fair, While trusting in a mother's love, And in a father's care, The patient, neath the Surgeon's Knife Unconscious. is and still, The only hope to save his life Is io. the doctor's skill The farmer sows in faith his seed, And trusts the sun and ram, Meanwhile he fights the choking weed That grows among the grain. The planets in their orbits roll, The seasons come and go, The angry seas own God's control, His care the sparrows know, But we by pride made over bold, Face Providence unawed ▪ And, like the patriarch of old, Presume to question God. Ten thousand prayers in discord rise, From church and cloister dim; When will we cease our feebie cries, And trust the world to Him? `Tis His the broken heart to bind, To heal the serpent's bite, The judge is He of all mankind, And shall He not do right? • B OR N WEirt-In Turnberry, on Oct. 00th, 1917, to Mr. and Mrs. John Weir, a daughter CA.RTIVRIGHT-In Preston, on Nov 121h, to Mr. arid Mrs Elmer Cartwright, formerly of Wingham, a daughter, D. D. 6, M. \limo Wingham Rt. Wor. Bro. Hugh Hynciman of Palmerston, D. D G M., of this district paid his official visit to Wingham Lodge on Tuesday evening of last wtek. Like all of the Kent Block. the Masonic hall has been renovated and new heating and light- ing systems have been installed. Mr Gurney the owner of the building believes in having everything in first-class shape. ' Sale of Soldiers' Comforts ii.,.....1....„. The Ladies' Patriotic Society held a saa a very successful sale of soldiers' comforts in the Council Chamber Friday night, when the sum of $216,58 was realized nearly $30 being netted from the sale of home-made candy. The roommas very prettily decorated and tea .was served during the evening. The young ladies presiding over these tables were all dressed to represent Red Cross nurses. The rug donated by Mrs. Walker of Ingersoll, mother of C. M. Walker of town, realized $7.30, This was won by Mr. Geo. Young, who kindly donated it to the. Society. A box of " soldiers com- forts donated by Mrs. C. G. VanStone, brought $22.50. The lucky ticket was held by Miss Taylor. The Society desire:, to thank all who so. liberallygave dona- tions and also who in any way contributed to the success of the sale. EYESIGHT TESTED -AT- licKIBBOfi'S DRUG STOR" EVEPYBODY'S COLUMN CREA.11W 4,..N TED -Highest cash prices paid for any qua.ntLy of crJarn tested at my store, taken at au times, evening preferred. Telephone for price and came to No, 12 GIL K, Perrtnsox p_LEARINC+ .A.TJOII011 SALE -Farm Frock U and Implements at Lot 31, cootie halt, Co, 1. Morrie, (Bluevale) on Thursday, November 22nd at 1 O'clock, Valuable !tones, Cat Le, Implements, Roote, Grain, Hay etc. No Res. OTTO. TitonTox, Prop. T. R. BRNMITT, Attn. VOR SALE -W heft et ,rling lietd of slier - if -horns or when wishing to secure a pure- bred bull to head the herd Call on alto D. AnmstooNo, Teeswater. IPOR 8AI1-1 Mao Harrow and tore -arr74te, tWo 21 walking plows, t wo twin plow., Mil) set 4 motion Iron Harrou a, ono 600 lb. Cream SeParater. one Bain 'A agon comma° all new - also L 24 foot ladder aucl 1 washing machine h alf price 1 slightly used corn pldnter like new half price. We sell repainl, and mahout cream separators, all makes. T. It. PEN:igrr. VOR SALE -Hard 'tubber -tired Stanhope Buggy, nearly now. Apply at ADVAnn • 1101IND FOR SALE-Partl trained. Apply AA at Iiiau ItINK PIDDLAIt-Ila•ry Wordgman bap U moved to own front Toronto and will pay cash for all kinds of 'ubb rit raga, hersebah;, iron, wool, obiokomt old bens. etc., at his rcir- dance on the 'travel near the line. Phone 21 00. lir. Wordopian is a Itulan. "LOST--lietweeu Wingbarn and Shur, alelaL LI Saturday night a small brown leather purse with the name J. W. Mahood on the Inside. Finder p1e/0410MM at Mr. John Galbraitit'e store and be suitably rewarded. unolaimed houcebeld etteets, beds, dinteg taw, coat rattgo, 010. Apply to T. Far.T.8, Storage. irrov11 FOR SAM -Starstford Coal Ireater P in eXeellent condition. Apply at Artv2tivtP, W'WOULD Yell like $1 m. V daily at home kult dog war $10:.t op Auto l?..nittersi Exper1- -One0 uneeeesare, Send 30 stamp. Au.ro ENattri Co. Dept. 417 . 4:41044 Torauta "DICK" LIMO CONFIDENT The Kincardine Reporter has the fol- loWing to say of Wingham's brave young aviator One of the quiet, unassuming young fellows who left Kincardine to go to the war, was Lieut R. H. Lloyd, 'Dick," as he was piterally called, was an em- pleyee of the Hunter Bridge & Boiler Co., doing expert work on shells. For several months, he renewed the shell game, but the feeling grew upon him that he should be in the big. War somewhere. He threw up his job and went overseas in October, 1034). where he joined the aviation corps. For three months he trained in England and went to France in January. 1917. Here he flew over the lines for two months before he received the hit that put him out. It woe, on March 28th. They were buoy directing the fire of a battery, when they were attacked by two new Albatross email machines These machines bad a speed of 140 miles per hour while the maehine had the speed of 70 nals,s Por hour, Lieut. Lloyd's machine began at once a spiral descent and it was on the way down that he was shot in the thigh. The bone was shattered and the sciatica nerve damaged His companion got off lucky, only being hit on the end of the thumb. On landing he was taken to a hospital in France, was there for two months. Then he was sent over to Eng- land and was in the Fishmongers hospital near London Bridge, In an air raid this hospitni was bombed and the patients were removed and the hospital dosed. Lieut. Lloyd has been at his home in Wingham for a moeth His leg is a couple of inches shorter and it looks as if he would be several months on crutches bcfen • it heals. He . bas great hope of a cure. As usual he is modest and has little to sny about the part the flyers did. werk was acting observer for the bat teries behind the lines some four or five miles His praise for the artillery is un- bounded • Their work was simply grand and put it over the Hun every time He says our guns are certainly destructive and the English now outnumber the en- emy. He feels that the Allies superiority cannot be overcome on the Western front, When asked why the Germans had faster machinca in 1017 than the British,. he stated it was only for the period of six weeks, midi the new British machine came out that they had it on them Then things changed. As it was he. says they seldom tackle single handed Gen- erally two to one is their method, while our fellows go in the game taking all kinds of chances. Lieut Lloyd has six months' leave of absence On Friday night he spoke at a patriotic concert in Ripley A host of friends in town were glad to see him, and he met all with that 'happy smile for which he is noted. He was a good sport on the ball field, in the workshop and when it came to the bigger game took his medicine, and is not complaining. MUST REPORT Claes 1 Men, Having carried out Order, Will then await Orders Militia headquarters wish it unnerstoOd that there is no necessity for men in. Class 1 under the Military Service Act to be medically examined before claiming exemption or reporting for service, "It is however, absolutely necessary for them either to report for service or claim exemp- tion at the post office before November 10th. The idea of instituting the medical boards operating now is more for the c onvenience of meg than of the authorities The certificate of unfitness is useful to the man who wishes to clairias exemption on the medical grounds, but is not absolutely necessary, and there is always a slight chance that re-examination may put the applicant in a different category from that in which he was placed by the medical boatel When men have reported for service or claimed exemption, all they have to do is to go home and wait for further instruc- tion from the deputy registrar. They need do nothing else until they receive in- structions Marc rood and Less "Package" In order ti eliminate the waste in packs ages and the increase in cost to the con- sumer involved by the trade in small packages of breakfast foods, cereals and cereal products, an order -hi -council has been passed, upon the recommendation of the food controller, prohibiting the sale, altee a special date, unless licensed, of such foods in original packages of less weight than 20 pounds. In special cages the food controller may license the salt in smaller packages if necessary in the hi- terest of the public. Manufacturers and wholesale dealers are given until Novem- ber 1.3th to dispose of their stocks, but on and after that date they mast not offer for sale in Canada "any foods known as breakfast foede or cereals or flour or other foods which aro the pr duct of wheat, Oats, barley, rye, peas, beans, buckwheat, !Mimi corn (maize) or lentils in original packages of less weight than twenty pounds.". In the case of retail dealers the prohibition of sale is .ef- festive on and after December let. An .oider-in-council requires that ..t11 the food enumerated shall be sold by tae lbor ton and shall be net wbiglit to the purchaser, fklling-out Sale for only a few more we,QL) a Litulsay Store, r........ear, ......m..••••••••••••*,...,............, ..•.+.,,, Local Items Selling -out Sale for only a few more weeks at Lindsay's Store. Overseas Corrigated Boxes 10c each, 3 Lor 25c, at the Wingham Bazaar. Councillor Tipling was the first man to buy a Victory Bond in Wingharn Cottage Prayer meeting at the home of Mr, Chas. Cook on Friday evening. The Medical Board has been with- drawn from Wingham and for the present will it all week in Goderich. 0 St, Andrew's Circle of the Presbyterian Church, Purpose holding a Scotch Social on the evening of FrielaY, Nov 30th Messrs. T. R. Bennett and A. H. Mus- grove, M.P P, addressed a Victory Loan meeting at Wroxeter on Monday night. Mr -s. John Kerr has been appointed col- lector for the Upper Canada Bible Soci- ety and will make her rounds this weelc. The executive of the Epworth League of the Methodist District met in Wing - ham 'Methodist Church on Monday after- noon. Picture House, Wednesday and Thurs- day, Mary Pickford in "The Poor Little Rich Girl" in aid of the Gide' Knitting Club. Admission 25 cents. Mr. W. A Currie has just 'completed changing Mr. W. D Pringle's red Reo into an auto truck. It will be used for draying to and from the Glove Works. Removal Notice- Geo. Carr has remov- ed his tailor shop to I-Iutchison's block, opposite the Bank of Hamilton where he wiil be pleased to meet all his old custom- ers. Mr. Frank McConnell, real estate agent reportS the sale of the Woods' store in St Helens to Mr. Jos Smith of Bluevale, and also the sale of Mr. Smith's property in Bluevale. The coroner's jury which adjourned after viewing the body of the infant which was found in the river met on Monday but owing to their not having any evidence whatever they were unable to give a verdict. After a continuous residence in Clinton, of fifty-five years, Mrs. Holloway, wife of the late Thos Holloway, is dead, in her eighty-fourth year. Dr W. T Holloway, of Peterboro and formerly of Wingham, is a sop of the deceased lady. We overlooked mentioning one of the excellent numbers on the program at the Orange Hall on Monday e,v'g, Nov. 5th. We have reference to Miss Madelene Walker's solo. Miss Walker is one of the promising young singers of Wingharn. Mr C P. Edwards wishee to publicly thank his neighbours and friends for their many kindnesses and sympathy shown himself and daughter in their recent sad bereavement He also wishes to special- ly thank Mrs. McPherson and Dr. Red- mond for their kindness G N. Griffin visited his mother in Wingham on Sunday. He was accom- panied to Wingham by Dr. Biehn, Jas. and John Beattie and Jos. Acton. On their way they passed a wrecked aero- plane which was being taken back in an auto truck.-Chesley Enterprise. Mrs. A B. Ormsby and Mrs W. H. Becker of the Ontario Woman Citizens' Association, will speak to women in the interests of non-paxtison citizenship in the Council Chamber, Friday, Nov, 16t1i, at 8 p.m. All women are invited A col- lection will be taken to help pay expenses. It has come to the notice of the Mili- tary Authorities that Military and Naval uniforms, decorations and medalts are • be- ing worn by persons not authorized or entitled to wear them, as laid down by Orders -in -Council The public are here- by warned that the Military and Civil Authorities are taking action to see that these regulations are strictly enforced. During the year 1018 the Farmer's Sun promises to be more profitable and inter.: esting to those engaged in agriculture than at any time during the past twenty-six years of its production. "News and Views from the Farm" by W. L. Smith, for twenty years one of The Sun's Editors, will continue this most pleasing and pro. fitable part of the paper. The farm mar- kets will be given extra and special atten- tion by Mr. Crane and Mr. Thurston, while many others will contribute from Week to week, topics of interest to those actively engaged in farm work. One Dol- lar to 1st January IMO is a small price for The Sun, a paper that has to long and faithfully served the farming interests. You canna clo better than subscribe at once. 'Wroxeter Mr. R. G, McLaughlin returned last week front the West. Miss Helen Gibson apent a few days last week with Mends in London. Mr. and Mrs. Neil White and family spent the week -end with Mende in Guelph, Mise Maud Whine spent Sunday et her home in Listowel. • Mr. John Brawn of Toronto, was a visitor in town last week, Mrs. W. Mee and children �t Swift Current, spent a few days with Mrs. G. Towne, Mr. and Mre. Miller and Miss Davie, of Whigham, spent Sunday in town, Mr. and Mrs, R. Pletcher of Exeter, were vleitoro at the home of Mrs, Dr. Brawn, Rev. Mr. Cook will preach a tetriper. Ana saran% in the Methediet Church not Sudsy evoiro EXENtPTIONS GRANTED go,••••••.•••••....mp By the Tribunal Council at Wingham This Week The following exemptions have been dealt with by the exemption board The board ie in session every clay front 10 a m till 5 pan. in the town hall, Wingham. Robert M Shiell, allowed. Win Jas Shoeboltom, allowed. Fred W Forler, allowed until category B is called. Jas T Pillinger, allowed until category E is called. Henry Rintoul, allowed David II Spencer ordered to be exam- ined. Gerald Ivladdigan, allowed until cate- gory E called Arley K Copeland, alloWed. Alfred McCreight, allowed. John Jas McGee, allowed, Meldrum Chas Sanbum, allowed until category E called Solomon A 13rown, alien. appeal entered Conrad Weeler, allowed until category E called Oliver Alexander Campbell, allowed till B called. Six cases have been'adjoumerl. REMEMBERED BY FRIENDS Best Wishes for the Welfare of Old Friends Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholson, who have come from 13elgrave to reside in Wingham, were the redpients of the fol- lowing addresses which speak for them- selves of the high esteem in which this estimable family was held by their neigh- bors and friends which they left at Bel - grave. The following addresses are from the Session of Knox church, the Ladies' Aid and the Missionary Society. Moved by Peter W. Sdott, Seconded by A. Taylor. Whereas having learned of the contem- plated removal from the bounds of the congregation of our friend and fellow member of Session, Mr. James Nicholson and his wife, thereby severing the pleasing and happy associations hitherto enjoyed. Therefore be it resolved that this Ses- sion express its regret at the removal of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson from our midst, and hereby give testimony of our appreci- ation of their honesty of purpose, dili- gence in performance of duties allotted them and their zeal for the welfare and prosperity of this Congregation and God's cause everywhere. We therefore, as a Session, representing the Congregation, assure them of our best wishes for their welfare wherever under' God's providence they may be placed. Dear Mrs. Nicholson: - Knowing that you are about to remove from among us, we, your friends and fellow -workers of the Ladies' Aid Society of Knox Church, feel that we cannot let you leave us without expressing in a small way our sincere regret in parting with you. By your regular attendance at ovr meetings and your willingness to contribute in every way to every work undertaken by us, you have proven your- self one of our most valued members, and we feel that your removal is a distinct loss to our society. We hope that you will take with you, as you leave us, many pleasant recollec. tions of the time we have spenttogether in working for our Master. May a kind Providence smile on you and Mr. Nicholson, and give you many years or health and happiness in your new home. Signed on behalf of the Society MRS. ALEX PORTERFIELD, KES JAMES TAYLOR, Seey Dear Mrs. Nicholson: We have gathered at your home as members of Knox Church Missionary Society, in the spirit of fraternity and sociability, and have fully enjoyed your kind hospitality, and good fellowship. Having known for some time your in- tentions of leaving the vicinity, we take this opportunity to express our sense ol loss, which grows more keen as the time of your departure approaches near. We cannot forget your faithfulness at our meetings, and deepening interest in our society, and the work of the church at large This faithfulness and interest on your part, has encouraged us in the work of the Master, and we feel that when you have gone front us we will lose some inspiration and encouragement, but we trust that the One, from whom we are all equidistant will bless to us all your past interest in our society. We trust els() that our heavenly rather will not only enable us to overcome this sense of loss, and still contieue the good work, but also will bless to you, your past interest itt the Missionary work of this Church, and increase your talents and usefultess more and more. We feel that in justice to you, we ought to express, if only in these few words our appreciation of your past services, and in doing so we, one and all, wish you every success and happiness in your new home and community • Smiled on behalf of W. M. 5, Mna. A. M Bosseg. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson desire to pub- licly thank their friends and assure them that their friendships will always remain undimmed by time on Memory's *wall, and the latchstring will alw ays be hung on the Outside of the door to welcome them to their home on Diagonal Road in Wing - I COUNCIL MEET Na Hydro Power Investigation Report will be Submitted The adjourned regular meeting of the Wingham Town Council was held on Wednesday evening in the Town Hall. Councillors Fothergill and Gurney were absent, The minutes of the last regular and special meetings were read and adopt: ep. Mr. Johnston, Albert St, appealed that his house was assessed $10. higher than. that of his neighbours, which was of an equal value. The matter was laid over and the council will investigate his claim, A communication was read from Major Herb Campbell asking the town to grant them $1. a head for the 58 men of the 161st who are still in England. This money to be used to buy a Christmas Dinner. A motion by the Mayor and Councillor Tipling to grant them $25 was lost. Councillor Binkley stoutly opposed the motion stating that if it were to the boys who are in the trenches he would vote for it were it twice as much. Reeve Isbister and Coun. Mitchell also opposed the motion. The report of the Finance Committee was read and the tisual number of accounts were recommended for payment. Their report was adopted on motion of Council- lors Spotton and Tipling. A letter was read front '1'. J, McLean, in which he offered to take away the water whidh lies across the sidewalk in front of Loutift's butcher shop every Spring and Fall, by putting in a catch basin and connect it with the .cellar drain on Patrick St. near Edward St. He would expect the town to furnish the casting and the tile and he to receive $4,2 for the work. Moved by Councillors Binkley and Tip - ling that the council authorize the street committee to proceed with draM from Loutitt's as best they see fit. -Carried A communication from the Wemen's Institute asking the council for a grant of $100 with which to buy yarn to assist in the making of socks for soldiers. W. J. Greer and II. B, Elliott addressed the council on behalf of the Ladies' Patriotic Society. Mr. Greer stated that of the $300 which the council had given to the Society in March, $200was spent for material and $100 to knitters, basides an extra $00 of their own money This money was paid to poor residents, who in most cases would have to be helped by the town, if they did not receive this work. Some of the councillors expressed their opinion that the two ladies organizations 'should unite. Councillor Binkley asked what the difference between the two organization was. Mr. Elliott and the Mayor explained that while they were both doing the same work, the Patriotic Society was organized since the war and was purely a local organization while the Institute was composed of both country and town ladies and they received grants from the township as well as the town. Councillor Tipling thought neither should be hindered in their work. On motion of Councillors Spotton and Mit- chell the Ladies' Patriotic Society was granted $200 and the Women's Institute $100. Coun. Binkley chairman of the Electric Light' Committee reported that his com- mittee recommended charging Mr. Spot - ton $20 fo r lighting electric sign until the end of Sept and if at all posssble to give him a rate of $10 a month for the future. Moved by Binkley and Tipling that Spot - ton be charged $20 for Electric Sign from the time it started until Sept 30th -Car- ried. Coun. Binkley suggested that in future when the fire alarm is sounded at night that all the street lights be turned on immediately. A letter was read from the Hydro Electric Commission in which they stated that their investigation into the cost of hydro for Wingham was completed,. and an estimate would be sent in time for the municipality to submit a bylaw at the January elections and if voted favorable, power could be given by the 1st of June. Their estimate will state the amount of money which the municipality will be re- quired to raise through a money by-law and the issue of debentures, to reconstruct the present system for utilizing hydro. Moved by Spotton and Tipling that we the council of the corpotion of 'Wing - ham desire to put on -lecord our deep appreciation of the services of the Wing - ham Citizen's Band, so freely and willing- ly rendered, who on the shortest notice have always cheerfully assisted in wel- coming our returned heroes. -Carried. On motion Binkley and Mitchell the accounts not already passed will be paid when properly certified to. -Carried. Council adjourned. Don't Neglect The Law The rounding up of young men has begun and the military and civil police will have the right to stop any likely looking man and ask him for his creden- tials. All men, therefore, should have their papers about their persons. A re- turned eoldier in mufti even will find it to his advantage to have hie, discharge wi th him, as the production of thits will save hint further trouble. Men who have claimed exemption or reported for service should carry the post office receipt for their papers, men who have no papers should hurry at once to get them, Neglect of the law means certain and serious trouble -not exceeding five years' imprisonment. Claimants for exemption and those who have reported for sersice need not bother, co long as they have their papers with them. But the man in Class 1 who has no credentials will be in tifoable, personate Dr. Jas. McDonald of London, was in town this week. Mrs. Monk is visiting with her daugh- ter in Toronto. Dock Dinsley of Preston, spent the week -end in town. Mrs, M. Beckwith is visiting with friends in Dresden, Mrs, Frank Quirk of Cobalt, is visiting at Mr. John Qairk's. Mr. Dave Robertson of Toronto, spent a few days in town. Miss Myrtle Bcecroft returned home on Saturday from the West, Miss Edith Campbell of Toronto, is visiting with friends in town. Mr. and Mrs Fred Homuth of Harris - ton, spent over Sunday in town. Mr. Milton Hopper of Seaford', spent the week -end at IL 111111; in Morris. Mrs. Wm Robinson and son, Ernest motored home from Galt last Friday. Mr. Chris Newman was called to Tor- onto owing to the illness of his father. Mr. T. R. Bennett was in Toronto for a few days during the past sWeels, on busi- ness... Mr. E. Bradwin accompanied his mother to Toronto where she will under- go treatment. Mr, John Jefferson who was in the hos- pital for a week has returned home and is improving nicely. Mrs. Ted Elliott has returned to her home in Detroit, after spending a month with Wingham friends. •Mr. and Mrs Dan Geddes of Lucknow, spent a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. McGee The Doc is looking fine after his recent critical operation. PATRIOTIC NOTES The Society wishes to acknowledge with thanks the following donations; Mrs. Amos. Tipling, 2 pair socks; Mrei John Weir, Tumberry, 1 pair socks; Mrs, A. Crawford, 2 pair socks; proceeds of a patriotic tea given by Misses Birdie Rob - orison and Vino Smith, 86.00. Ladies of the 2nd con. Culrosg, West; Mrs. Geo, King, $1; Mrs. John Moir, $1; Mrs. Bate- man, 50c, Miss M. J. King, $1; Mrs. Miles Moir, 81; Mrs. Ed. King, 50c; Miss Kate King $1; Mrs. Jno. Walters $1; Miss Annie Walters; 25c; Mrs. Wm. Dawson, $1; Mrs. Angus McKenzie, $1; Mrs. John Falconer, $1; Mrs. John Falconer, 50c; Mrs. Earl Caslick, 75c; Miss Ruby Cas- lick, 50c; Mrs Jas, Stapleton, $1; Miss Katherine Kennedy, $1. S. O. S. -Send Our Socks -The Society is asking for more volunteers to knit. There are not enough socks coming in and not enough in the trenches. Do we not owe it to the boys who are fighting for us. to see that they have plenty of comfort- able socks. THE DEATH ROLL ED1TH R. limn There died in Wingham on Friday morning, Nov. Oth, Edith R Hill, beloved wife of Mr. C P. Edwards. Deceased was in her 48th year and besides her husband she is survived by one daughter. She was of a kindly disposition and her acquaiMances speak very highly of her Interment took place in Wingham ceme- tery on Monday afternoon. Rev. E. Armstrong conducted the cer emony. **11111110.41MINellnialrelliell A WISE SUGGESTION Dear Editor; - It may be some thinks Uncle Josh dead, but alas he is not dead, but feels as sprite. ly as when a kid, But say, on soine things Uncle Josh is very dense, one thing especially puzzles hint really. , At the present; time, Canada, is passing through a fuel famine, and people every- where are exhorted to practice the -strict- est economy. in Wingham there are represented five christain denomination, who during the week, have, each one evening of prayer, the number attending the same, were they all put together, would scarcely make one good congregation. But yet weekly each schoolroom is made warm and drug, so that the small gatherings can separately meet ineomfort beneath their own vine and fig tree. But sir, why not at this particular time save the coal, and all meet each alternate week in one body, for praise and for prayer? Talking aboat prayer, sir, reminds me of one very strange paragraph in your paper of last week, wherein King George has ordered that Sunday, January, 6th, 1018, be especially a day set apart for prayer and praise. If We believe in the efficacy of prayer, why wait three months hence, before hav- ing our special day of interceseion? Thousands of our brave boys may fall in battle during the next three months, awl hundreds' of homebe made desolate "While the heart of Rachel for her children crying, will not be comforted." Yet we are told that on the 6th of next January, we will plead, the Strong Arm of the Lord to scatter our enemies. Why not have that special day right new? Why, 1 ask, should We delay, three months hence? tJic So OUR FALLEN HEROES ••••••1.4••••,••••••• Several of the Boys of the Mat lc Casualty List Mrs. Annie Barker, Pleasant Valley has received word that her son, Pte. Harry Barker, has been missing since Oct. 26th. He was a member of the 161st, and was for a while in the military band, * * * Mr. Fred Carter has received the sad news that his brother, Pte, George Carter, of Rainy River hae died of wounds receiv- ed in the fierce battle of Oct. 26th, He is survived by a witf: fo,ourduall children. Word was received by Mrs, W. J. Haines that her nephew Pte. James Shef- field, of Owen Sound, was killed io action. Pte. Sheffield was a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sheffield, formerly of Wingham. * The sad intelligence has been received that Pte, Ivan Wightman son of Mr, and Mrs. Charles Wightman of East Wawa - He was a member of the 161st Battalion, Wawa - nosh was killed in action on Oct. 26th. ,',Vord has been received at Wingham tilt Corporal Harry Btowne was admitted to Colchester Military Hospital on Nov. 6th, suffering from gunshot wound in the arm. Mrs. Browneasnd little children re- side in Wingham/ Word was received here that Pte. joe Thompson, 651543, was wounded on October 30th by gunshot in the right foot. He Was a son of the late Samuel Thomp- son, and has been in the trenches eleven months, being in the battles at Vitny Ridge and Lens. * 0 0 ,Word has been received that Corporal o 11 T. Mitchell was admitted to lst Southern General Hospital at Birming- ham, suffering from severe gunshot wound in the thigh. Corp. Mitchell is the youngest son of License Inspector J. J. and Mrs, Mitchell of Wingham. He enlisted with the 128t1i at MooseJaw and ranked as Lieut. but in order to get to the 'trenches he reduced to a private/ * * Mr. Robert Weir, Victoria St. Wing - ham, has received word that his son, Major Robert Weir was severely wound- ed in the right hand and wrist by gunshot and is also slightly gassed. Before enlist- ing he was on the staff of the Regina Collegiate Institute, but hearing the call of his country he enlisted and went to England with the rank of Capt. In order to get to the front he reduced to a private and has since been promoted to Major. This is the second •titne he has been wounded and his many friends in Wing - ham hope for his speedy recovery; 0 The sad news was received on Saturday, that Chas. B. Forrest, son of Mrs Annie Forrest, 2nd line Morris, was killed in action on Oct. 26th, He. enlisted 'with the 161st Battalion and had been in the trenches for some time. Deepest sym- pathy is extended to his widowed mother. Mr. Forrest was a splendid type of Canadian manhood, before enlisting he took an active part in politics and was a stuanch Liberal. Recently he sent a let- ter to a friend in which he urges all true Canadians to put aside party politics and Lo support the Union Govennnent. • In Loving Remembrance In loving remembrance of our dear boy, Walter Taylor Pearen, who died Wed. Nov. 15th, 1016. Mr. and Mrs. 3. W, Peairen Carter Scholarship • Miss Edna Jatnes of the Wingham High 'School has been successful in securing the first Carter Scholarship in Huron County, The valhe is $100. We congratulate Miss James and the Wingham High School."' Wedding At Blyth On Saturday evening, Nov. 3rd, a quiet wedding was solemnized at the rectory Blyth, when Miss Fatmie Lawson, of Auburn became the bride of Mr. Robert Wm. Straughan, of Colborne Township. The ceremony was performed by the Bev, W. n. Hawkins. The young couple were aatompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Meprien, the latter being the groom's A. Y. P. A. Contest Closes The contest for to get new members which has been carried on for the last month by the members of St. Pauls A. Y. P A. was closed Monday evening. Ninety-seven in all being added to the roll. Miss M. Pluety captain for the 'Reds" having secured 55 and Miss A Mann captain of the "Blues" 42. The Blues will provide the banquet. 44 well filled boxee of Xmas cheer was packed by the members of the A. Y. P. A. for the boys of St, Paul's Church who are serving their King and Countrp overseas. Public Reception At Hospital Tfie new addition to the Wingham General Hospital. is now almost cempleted. The Hospital Board has gone to a large expense irt providing additional accommo- dation for the patients and comfOrtable quarters for the nurses in trainingA public reception will be held oirThurs- day afternooit and evening Nov, 20th from 3 to 0.30 pan, In the evening the graduating clan will be preseated with their medals and diplomas, exorcises to begin at 8 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to the citizens of Wingham and surrounding district to be present to insptct the new building. A plate will be placed at the door so that everyoiie will have ail opportunity a contributing towurds th futuaitia of th liCsv whiz, eas ‘Sia.s._se The Man Who Enjoys A Good Smoke Knows that his favorite brand of cigars can always be had here. C'GAR SPZCZA LS 10c CIGAR' Marguerites, box a 25 81.50 131 Cieclo. box of 50 3.00 Tucket's Club Special, box of 25 1.90 Official Seal, box of 25 1,39 Bachelors, box of 25 ° 1.76 Lord Russel, box of 10 .50 J. W. McKibbon DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Phone 53 C, P. R. Tickets WE ARE HERE TO SERVE. vOti ====1111=11 Rubber Boots 111111111111111•11M We have MEJV'S ItUB. 73E 7300 TS in all the good and wanted styles. Boots, made by makers wo know -Boots we guarantee! Men's $4.50 to $6.00 WOME.141°S it U2 Ill.E/t 1300TS Pure gum, light city boots. Fleece lined Price $2.75 W. J. 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