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The Wingham Advance Times, 1924-05-15, Page 1'ar• , 1.4arq4Prtia•,,,...4a.aaa0a, n ..'.. 44.1..,44,144,4..J.,tdE •...0a1 1„.2,az P•17 ; hM EVERYBODY'S' COLUMN ., , , 1,25.00 PER TON,—We Paw have re- cleaned screening ground fine, To sell at $25.00 per tort. Lepard's Mill. _ -ARE YOU MOVING FROM TOWN We do long distance trucking, Get --' our..prices, before shipping, 1Vluri- dysWingliani, Phone 82. raiR. SALE—A sel; of 43, inch auto tire covers and Aero Cushion fill- ers. Just the thing for a truck. ' Apply at The Advance. s FOR SALE—Five eh -Links or 11sigs, weighing about 45 lbs, 12 suckers. Apply to Jas. C. Wightman, Bel - grave, phone 23-623. , '-.1TOR. SALE --Frame house on Jose- phine St., property .of late Robt. Lenart. Apply to R. Vanstone, Wingham. s -FO.UND—A sum of money-. Own- er may have same by callin,g at Gibson's•Bakery, 'FOR SALE—Six thorobred S. C. White Leghorn hens and rooster, heavy laying strain; good chance.to raise your own chickens at firsi' cost. ' Harold Buchanan. - _FOR SALE—One Oak Hall Rack, One set Oak Dining Room Chairs, with leather seats, one Mahogany finished• dresser, one mahogany bed spring and. mattresses. For in- • formation apply at The Advance. , FOR SALE—One light six Stude- baker. Inquire at The Advance, • - FOR. SALE—I-Iangers, Pullies, Shaft- ' ing, belts etc. The Advance -Times. - J .FOR SALE -2 BLITper Electric Stove. i • Apply to Miss P. Hanna. ,.. TO RENT-gSeven roomed house at $8 per month, nearly two acres of . • good land, good stable, henspen and = fruit. Francis D. Mooney. . 1 :FOR SALE—Two, Iron Beds and ( Springs, Apply •at The Advances--; , 'I'OR SALE—Baby buggy. Enquire ] at The Advance. • - .IF YOU NEED GAS OR OIL FOR •—your car,try Lepard's neW filling. I - station. - • iosT--silver Maple , Leaf , broach, i .33rd. Batt. stamped,t, Return' fo Es- -.Scher Chettleburgh, or. leave at Ad- vance. • ' PASTURE TO L -,I'--Room for - .about fifteen head of young cattle . on pasture, lot 7-8, 1st con. Morris Frank 13eninger, phone 53-608. a ;PRJVATE " SALE—Of household L lerniture. Apply to W. G.•Patter- son over Jewelry Store. . 'TO RENT—One, seven room. house - t cl and. one five rocirn house. Rents reasonable. Apply to Advance .0f- fice. '' u TO RET—Brick, residence on cor- mer of Catherine and. Victoria Sts. s APPly S. Morton, Pi-ione 15-4. a WANTED --Six Young Pigs, Yorks, State -age and price. Apply Box u 543, Wingham. •P ' WANTED—The- Continental Life P Insurance Co. requires the services p ...of a man who is capable of organ- , lizing the Wingham District, and Z ;getting business. To such a man' a ci splendid gontract will be offered. • Apply to The Company's branch, of- fice, Rooms 4&5 Moore Bldg, Lon- 0 • don, Ont. ir tx WANTED—Girl to assist with getis 1)1 eral house work. Apply to „Mrs, C John Helm, Patrick S. ' , P WORK—Will do plowing or belt a work with tractor. Orders left at T( 'The Advance will be promptly at -1 tended to, ..i," WHEAT SCREENINGS—We have a supply of Western re -cleaned wheat • screenings on hand at all - times sc • Price $24 per ton • chomped. We V . .ti -ave also made reductions on prices ns ' of mill feeds and flour. Howson & sc Howson. , th WANTED—Daily work of washing , . „ and cleanuag. Apply to • Mrs. A. .1 Veinier% eare of Frank \Tanner Jose- phine St. Phone r58w. • •m WANTED—Rags, Rags, Rags. Pick P. up all your rags, • rubbers, irons, bc oopper, brass and all the old junk Y you have to sell We will give you a personal call and pay full market th value for same. Orders pronipt- ac • ly atteaded to. We have nobody bc gathering for us, so be sure and in hold your jUnk until we call. H. th Brown & Sons. Phone 204. • m oi, • COURT OF REVISION in — el Take notice that the Court of Rev- ision of the assessment roll of the la Township of 'rurnberey will be held in ses the. Township Hall, in the village of di Bluevale on. the 29-th of May, 1024, at jo 3 p, ni Parties interested should take le, notice and govern themselves accord- ivr ingly W. R. Cruikshank, Clerk ..... ---- ss. A Last Notice vi VVe are sorry to have to draw the pt line tight but must ask all advertisers ar once again to have changes for their El advertisements in our. office not later es, than Monday night. After this week th no advertiseinent will' be chauged sh which Jla$ not beeu arranged for be- be fore 8 a, rn. on Tuesday morning. th This meatiS everybody, to TRAIN KILLS MAN N Thomas Churehill, Aged 83, Meets Death 'Near 'Clinton Junction Thomas Churchill, aged 83 years, of the x6th cenCession of Goderich Town ship, Huron County, was instantly killed and his son, William B. Church- ill, aged 43 years seriously injured when the automobile in which they were riding was struck by a south- bound Canadian National Railways freight train en route from Wingham to London, two miles north of Clin- ton Junction at 9.35 o'clock -on Thurs- day, • William Churchill is suffering from cuts and bruises about the head and it is feared that the pelvis hone iS broken. Dr. Shaw, •coroner, of Clin- ton' who attended the injured man and removed him to his home, report- ed that 12e would reccrver. - The two men were riding in an op- en touring car with the side curtains clpwn, on a public highway north of Clinton and were traveling east. Wil- iam Churchill was drying the car and his father wa's seated beside him in he front "seat, Shortly after 7 o'clock the south- bound way freight left Wingliam in ha"fge of Conductor Atkinson and Engineer Booth, of Loirdon, The rain crew reports that the warning whistle was sounded,. 1, Engineer ooth upon approaching the crossing and, the engine bell was ringing at the irne of the crash. 13oth occupants of the automobile were hurled into the air when the rain struck the front of the car and hoinas'Churchill was killed outright. The members of the train crew folind William: Churchill, the son, some few eet away from the 'crossing in an un- onscious condition. • • An inquest into the death of Thorn- s Churchill has been opened by Dr. haw. The jury viewed the remains esterday and adjourned until May 27 s it is not expected that the son will e sufficiently recovered to give ''evi- ence before that time. • The ;'ry is composed of James Ford foreman) C. Rance, James Paxrnan, obert Welsh, Bert Murphy, L. Cree rid A. J. Morish. The train which struck the car- ar- ived in Londo'n o'clock yester- ay afternoon and a report of the ac- ideat was filed with the divisional of- cials of the railway. LOCAL AND GENERAL •ITEMS "Hogs ,are.. quoted at 7 cents„ , To "'Men's Raincoats on sale at.'$9,95 t Isards. J. W. Smith shipped a toad of cat - le and' hogs on Saturday. . The"' Oddiellows • intend bolding Leir annual decoration services Sun - ay June 5. • Sale of Boy's Suits Friday and Sat- -day at reduced prices. Isard's Boys car Store. Dance in Forester's Hall; Belgrave, • Tuesday :May soth. Music by 'own's Orchestra. They're off at Mitchell races, Sat - 'day. May 24t1,. Four Classes. U.200 irses. Also Jas. E. Hardy, mid-air erform The Ladies Aid of St. Andrew's resbyterian Church intend holding,a rden party on TimrSday, June 12, the Church lawn. -.Further parti- lars given later. ' WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, MAY 16th, 1024 OISTRICT CONVENTION IC M. S. AnnualsMeeting For Wingham Territory Held at Lucknow The annual convention of Wingham District Women's Missionary Society took place Thursday afternoon and evening in the Lucknow Methodist Church, and, there was a large crowd present. Twenty-one out of a total of 23 auxiliaries were represented ,at the convention, and six out of nine circles and bands were represented. One huntred and eighty delegates re- gistered. .edafternoon session was presid' ed over by Mrs. Willis, ot Winghain, the district superintendent; Mrs. Cuyler conducted the devotional exercises. A solo by Miss Stephens, of Gorrie, a solo by Mrs. Dierlamin of Ripley and a duet by the Brussels Auxiliary were • well :received. • Mrs, (Rev.) Brown, of Wroxeter, conducted • the consecration and memorial service for the ‘12 members who had died during the year. Arnow, Brussels, Gorrie Ripley, Wingham and Kincardine were the societies that were bereaved. "How to Make the Mission Circle Interesting and Instructive" was dis- cussed by Miss Padfield., of, Orange Hill, and a splendid address on "Chris- tian Stewardship" was contributed by Mrs, (Rev.) C. E. Cram of Wing, ham. The election of officers resulted in the re-election of Mrs. Willis, of Wingham, as district superintendent, and Mrs. W. 3, Greer, of Wingham an secretary; • . The closing address of the 'after- noon was , given by Mrs. Gordon Wright, of London, • on the present- da.y responsibility of W. IVI, S. mem- bership. Mrs. Wright's address was listened to with rapt attention. An excellent supper was served by the Lucknow ladies in. the schoolroom and at' the supper hour Mrs. (Rev.) 0,sterhout, 'president of the Lucknow Auxiliary, made • a neat address of svelcorne to ,the • convention, which was. 'happily responded to by Mrs. Cameron of Bethel. Greetings were also, brought to the convention by Mrs. (Rev.) McCallum from the Pres- yterian Auxiliary, and Mrs.. (Rev.) Gollin, of the Kinloss Presbyterian Auxiliary, • Rev. J. H. Osterhout, RA., B.D. presided over the evening session, The superintendent's and secretary's reports were given in a charming manner by Mrs.- Willis and Mrs. Greer The reports revealed the fact that in the 23 'Auxiliaries there were 529 an- nual menibers, 92 life members, 5oo little light bearers and- 35 associate helpers aand that $2,511.45 was con- tributed by the auxiliaries, -being an increase of $r22 over last year. In the four circles there are 67 ntembers and they contributed $2o6 or an in- crease of $122: In the three -bands there are xoo members and $roo was contributed a.n.increase of $48. The Secretary gave the convention the information that illSt• 21 years ago the annual convention was held' in the Lucknow church,. with Mrs. Cuyler- (who was present, this year), as dis- trict superintendent, Mrs- Gordon •Wright addressed both afternoon and evening meetings 21 years ago, as She did at this meeting, At the gathering 21 yeaiss ago there were st auxiliar- ies teported and a total raised of $373. •A solo by:Mrs Wesley jOynt and a quartet by the Wingham. Circle.were well received. • • The address of the evening was giv- en by Mrs. Gordon Wright on "The Call of the -Hour," ansi was a master- ly appeal and a clarion call for the ladies, of the MT. M: S. to rally to the standard of prohibition and,to do their utmost to lceep the measre of n-ohibition in Ontario intact and in!,' crease that measure if possible. Mrs. AN -right gave an array of argument and figures to show that Government control in British Coltunbia and Que- )ec was a dismal failure as far as certailtng the drink ,traffic was con- cerned. She said that Government sale had proven •itself worse than hav- ing the open bar. . The convention, despite the unfavs. orable weather, was 'one of the best lel(' by the • district for years, and nuch credit for the success Was due Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Greer and Mrs. J. H. Osterhout, the local president, Miss Mabelle Allin the church organ- st was at the organ during the two essions oE the convention. Labels Will Change Soon Keep the dale ThesclaY, May 27th. en to see the three att. comedy,dra- • '"-rhe Jones' , Entertain." Local lent under auspices of the young °pie of St. Andrew's Presbyte'rian lurch, The Young People pf'-St. And.reW's -esbyteriaa Church are putting on three . act coMedy drama ."The nes' Entertain," Wingham Town all on. Tuesday evening, May 2711s. I even characters in the cast. Sonse the hest local, talent. • Seventy,three delegates were Me- nt from different:. nituncipahties at Ingham town hall on-Tusday after-: • on to hear the Government repre- ntative discuss the grant offered by l e Government to ' municipalities. I olislung statute labor, Special meetings all this week and xt. Evangelist Halliday will speak is week and Sunday. Childrens in. Pray that these meetings may times of refreshing from the Lord. ou will be made welcome. A couple of Wingham men were e other clay discussing Mr. Mundy's vertisement which stated he 'would plcaased to move any person leav- g town. 'We assare our readers at Mr, Mundy will be a whole lot ore pleased to drive his truck to the ter most parts of the earth to ove people to tOwn and he will only arge a reasonable fee. The tenth annual meeting of Mait-- id Presbyterial Society of Llie S. will be held in.Walton On ties - y May, 20111,, 5924, 1Morning Seas - ti ro a, m. Aftertoon Session 1.30 in, and evening seksion 7.30 p. rs. T. E Langford of Simcoc, Pro- eial H. H. Secy., will address af- noon Session, Or, Taylor' of India 11 address 'evening session. eeting Wednesda3 and FridaY We notice that some bad burglers ited the Mount Forest Confederate 'nting office last Sunday morning •d "cabbas;ed" $43.0o belongingto {tor Wright. How Tiro. Wright er got that much ahead 16 start off o -new week is a conundrum that ould be investigated. There mutt some terribly wicked people over tee when they essay to rob the Edi- r.--T1russoit Post, Watch your label next week We hope to correct our mailing lists very shortly after this week's paper goes to press. If you have paid your sub- scription reeently watch and see if it is credited on your label next week. 11 not, call us down if our fault, if your fault call on us. We need the moness and in order to keep our good reputation you can't afford to have some one see your Mel reading in arrears.—Thanks. Clark—Casemore Nuptials A very pretty, but •quiet wedding, took place in Springfield, Ohio at 4,30 on Monday, May 5th,, • 5924 in Methodist parsonage, by the Rev. Mr. Moon, When Mable -Maye Casemore, only daughter of Mr. J. f. Casemore, John St,, Wingham Ont.,- was united itt marriage to Mr. P. W. 'Clark, of Springfield, Ohio. Their only at- tendants were Mr. Donald Clark, bro- ther of the groom and Miss Dorothy ,Moon, of Springfield, Ohio. After the ceretnony the happy maple re- turned to the borne of Mrs. Clark, inother of the groan, where a very dalety luncheon was served. They will reside nt Springfield, We wish them, a very happy and prosperous married life, GOES TO •COLLINGWOOD • Mr, Rse .pl.ftdicilivive Wilirn a9sGets a • While congratulating Mr. Reg S. Williams on his being appointed maxager of the Bank of Commerce at collingwood, the citizens of Wing- harn generally regret to learn that Mr, and Mrs. Williams and children are leaving this part of Western On- tario. Since coming to Wingham about eight years ago Mr. Williams has been a most energetic booster for the welfare of the town and Mrs, Wil- liams has very graciously taken part in many public entertainments arrd her splendid voice will be missed.. • Mr. Williams has been an energetic member of the Wingham Public School Board and of the Turnberry Agricultural Society. He is also an active member of the Lior:'s Club, the Curlers, the Bowlers and the Tennis Club. Likewise, he will be greatly missed from the church, having for sometime been a warden of St Paul's Church and. a member of the choir. To sum it up in a few words, Wing - ham is loosing one of the best boost- ers we ever had and Collingwood is to be congratulated on getting him. Mr. William's friends hoWever are pleased to know of his being appoint- ed Manager of such a splendid branch. Coilingwood is much larger than Wingham and we undergtand the bianch to which 11/.br, Williams has been appointed is eourited. one of the big ones, The situation of Coiling - wood, oa the Georgian Bay makes it a most pleasant place to live. Mr. and Mrs. Williams have the best wishes of a large circle of friends who although regretting their depa.rt- ure are pleated that Mr. Williams has received the promotion to which he was most deserving. Free lDemonstration Sat. 17th. We have secured' demonstrator from the Perfection Stove Co., to 'demon- strate how simple; the new Perfection •Oil Stove is to operatae. This is the safest and most egorichnical Oil Stove on the market over four million stoves being used daily. Thom3son & 'B Hu- chanan ardware. Died in Clifford Sympathy is extended to Mrs. W. F. VanStone whose mother Mrs. John Weir passed away at the family -resi- dence in Clifford on Tuesday, May 6th, She was in her 8rst year and was most highly esteemed by a large circle of"friends. Mrs VanStone was with her mcither when the. ead came. e. Nuptials •On Thursday May rst., at the Methodist Parsonage, Windsor f Mrs. Mary Hill of London, was tulited itt marriage to Mr. Geo. j. Wright of 'Dayton Ohio. They left for a short honeymoon to Detroit and Toronto, before returning` to their home in London, Ont. Mr. Wright was a former bandmaster of mar town, and is a 'brother of Mrs. Alex. VanAl- st3ale, • . Walkerton Players Present Fine Play The four act comedy "The Noble Outcast" was presented by a company of exceedingly. clever amateurs from Walkerton in the Town Hall on Thurkday evtning, May the 8th. The play 'Was 'under the auspices of the W. I. and was greeted by a full house The proceeds amounted to $533.65. The W. I. received forty per cent. of this amount which will be devoted td eharitable purposes. Much credit is due to Mr. J. H. Pearson who direct- ed. the play. Each player took their part in a manner that put to shame many professionals. Should they re- turn to Wingham as they purpose do- ing in. the fall, we feel sure that they -will have a still larger crowd, as all present seemed. to be delighted with the play, At the close of the play the cast was entertained by the W. I. in the Council Chamber. On 'eying the company thanked the ladies of the Institute and declared that in no oth- er town had they received kinder treatment than in Wirigham, and that they would be delighted to return in the fall with their new play. „ The Late Charles Elliott, Another of the early pioneers of this section has gone to his Eternal Rest, We refer to Mr, Charles Elliott who dia on. Sunday, May Itth., in his 85th year. He had been in poor health for a year and suffered intense pain, but bore up with wonderful pa- tience, • His wife passed away just twenty years ago arid he is survived by two sons John C. ill. Clandeboye, Man. and Thos. at Cardiff, Alberta, and two daughters Isabella And Eliza- beth at home, who Mourn the pass- ing of a kind and loving father, The latter has been an invalid for some years, The subject of this sketch was born Carnock, Rosshire, Scotland, in. x838, his father was a shepherd on Lord McDonald's estate on the Isle of Skye,: When ten Years old hd came to Canada with his parents and brothers in a sailing vessel being, six weeks ori the water. For several years he lived at Ayr before coming to Wingham, The late Mr. Elliott was a man of sterling qualities and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends, He was one of the oldest members of Si. Andrew's Presbyterian Chttrch and while .his health permitted was a re- gular attendant at„ all the services. The funeral services are being held at the home this Wednesday aftors terfteon ' and interment will be iti Wingham Cetnetery. -:- PERSONALS -:- Rev. Father Fallon is renewing ac- quaintances in VVingharn. Mrs, 141. R. Beckwith is visiting with her daughter in Toronto. Miss Pearl Vamstone has returned from visiting friends in Toronto, Mi g Taylor of Toronto, Is visiting her sister Mrs, Geo. Spottoiti, Shiner St. • Mr E Smith of London spent a few days with his brother-in-law Mr. Jas, Wild. Mr, and Mrs. Will Squires of Listo- wel, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. T. H. Gibson. Mr. and Mrs. Hynclman and Mrs, Dane of Gorrie called on friends in towa on Sunday, • Mr. B. C. Brandon of Hanover, visited his mother, Mrs, Brandon of town on Sunday. Mayor Willis, Reeve McKibbon and •Colin. A. G. Smith were in Brussels on Monday moring. Mrs. R M, Hunter and daughter, Mary of Detroit, are visiting with Mr, and Mrs, W. G. Patterson, Miss Isard who has spent the past few months in Florida started on the return trip on Monday. , Mrs, H. Davis and Miss Maud are home from Toronto and are occupying their residence on Centre St. Mrs. (Dr.) Huffman of Toronto, is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr, Lower Wingham, Rev. F. E. Powell of Toronto, at- tended the funeral of his uncle the late James Powell on Wednesday last. Mr. and Mrs. H. Diamond left on Thursday to spend the summer with their daughter, Mrs. H. C. Scott, of Kingsville. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Walton and children spent the week -end in town with their uncle Mr. Alex • VanAl- styne and othe-rrelatives. Mrs. M. H. VariWyck and little daughter, Donna Marie, are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Mc- Donald, Frances St. Miss Edna Mitchell of Toronto, is spending it couple of vneks at the home of her parents, Councillor and Mrs. Mitchell John Si. - Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sweet and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davis of Exe- ter, motored up to attend the funeral of the late James Powell. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson of Morn- ington and- Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Mc- Bur:ley of Wawanaosh spent Sunday at Wm. S. Ring's, •Turnberry. Mr. and Mrs. Witi. Mackersie and. daughter from California intend mov- ing into tovirn in a short while. They have bought a house on Shuter St. Miss Kathleen Kerr went under a serious operation for appendicitis on Thursday in Goderich Hospital and is getting along aswell as can be ex- pected. . , • , • Mr. and Mrs..Hugh Halliday and Mrs, Harvey Leslie of Listowel, me- toeedio Wingham on Sunday and called on Mr. Halliday's sister, Mrs. Harry F., McGee. • ' Mrs. D. 0, Colchangh and little son accompanied by Miss Olga Colclough of Blyth, have returned to their home in Bergessville after spending a few weeks with the former's mother, Mrs. Butcher.' Mr. Rollie McLennan of Ripley and Mr. John Ross of Duluth spent a day this week- with their old. friend,. Mr. Hiram Smith. These Men were neigh: :hors in Huron township and it is thirty years Since they saw each oth- er. A Public Holiday , , Saturday, Mat 241h will be observ- ed- as a public holiday and places of business in Wingliam will be open all day Wednesday, May 21st, Be sure and buy your eats for Saturday and Sunday on Friday evening, 1V/ay 23rd or you may be short before Monday morning, • Lightning Scorches Station On Wednesday last lightning- struck pole near the Belgrave station put a couple of telephone lines out of connnission, The lightning ran along the wire and scorched the side of” the Belgrave station and on into the sta- tion and scorched the books On the shelf. A lady calling Winghain cen- tral shortly afterward was connected' with Brussels central. It Was fortun- ate that the station did not catch fire. Rinkey-Dinks Win 7-4 The first game of baseball be- tween the St. Paul's Athletic Club (RinkeysDinks) and the • Teeswater Continuation School was witnessed by a Tarp crowd on 'Monday after- noon, May 52111., ie the Wingham Park., The game was keenly contested and clean sp'ort was displayed by both contesting. teams. The line up was as follows: St P. A. C; G. Ledis* ett p; McKibbori sat b; js. Fowler and b; j. Field .3rd '15; B. Brownes, s; E. Willtania :1 1; W. Makadden c, 1; H. Browne r. 1.. Teesw-ateis-sG, McBurney 0; A. Blair p; M. rirerich 1st h; G. Statters 2nd b;: -T, Passthore grd.b; M. Grant s. st 'R. Ireland 1, f; D. :Cooper c, f; W. 'Thompson r., f. Umpires—M. Christie,..• and D. Grant.. • 3 base hits -4, McGee. 2 ,base hits—E, Williams, 1/L Tt6tte1i, ttike out, Lediett 9; Blair 6. Score by innings: Teeswater 0 11.5 0 O 5 0 l-4 Whigham 2 5 0 3 5 0 0 o • Subscription* 132.00 Pal' YOlikt• 1111111611111111111.111111N1111M11‘111rhe• Candegram BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT IL-1 Continuously fresh supplies of the famous SIniles'il • Chuckles Candies Will be received here direct from their Sun-11...it house El 60c Per Lb.. 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Geddes, la.te,ininister of the combined Ailsa Craig -Carlisle Presbyterian charge, passed away at Guelph Hospital. in his 7oth year. During a long an active ministry-, Rev, Mr. Geddes also served charges in Ottawa and at St. Cathrines. He moved to Gnelph after retiring from the active ministry. The funeral was held from the Pres- byteriaan Church, Ailsa Craig, to Carlisle Cemetery last 'Thursday af- ternoon, tinder the uspices of the Lon- don Presbytery, whose clerical mem- bers pay high triblite to the deceased Christian soldier, declaring that many men and women in the Province of Ontario have been influenced to de- cide for Christia living under his min- istry. Surviving relatives are his widow, Mrs. Mary Sloane Geddes, Dr, Wil- liam Geddes, n son and a daughter Miss Ruth. • The Rev, W. H. Geddes referred to above was for a number of years the esteemed pastor of Whitechurch and Calvin Presbyterian Churches. mmaammosamos, ...111COMMIEM A. H. Wilford Welcomed Horne After an absence of about fiveyears Mr. A. H. Wilford's many Wing -ham friends were glad to have it hand- sha,ke from him on Saturday and Sunday. 'The years spent in the Ca- nadian West have made no difference to his appearance accept to make him probably a little stouter, He spent over the week -end with his wife at the home of her mother, Mrs. C. N. Griffen, John St. Ab. is still as en- ergetic a,s of old and is overflowing with pep. He. did • a great deal to boost for Wirigham, while he was a resident here and we believe that he would still go a long way to remove any stumbling block from the road to assist in her prosperity. Presentation The ladies of the R. C. Church as- sernbled at the home .of Mrs. 'L. S. Bening -ex. on Tuesday evening to bsd farewell OTL the eve of her departure to their new home, Cayuga, Ont, Mrs. Beninger will be, greatly missed as a member of the choir, an officer of the Altar Society and Catholic Wos men's League. Duringthe evening Mrs. Pilon read an address; Mrs. Jno. Lockridge presented Mrs. Beninger with a beautiful silver casserole, asid Jack two books. Signed on behalf of the Altar Society, Mrs. Jno. Lock - ridge, Mrs, Pilon, Mrs, Wrn. Forgie. After Mrs. Beninger made a reply , thanking the ladies and assured all, she -would not forget their token of kindness. The evening was spent in games and old time music. Everyone wishing Mr. and Mrs. Beninger and Jack God's richest blessing in their new home. maraattounacasmilianateraszaxastm 0114.3.116=11314.4=====, 412 a OA a a., ,11,11411,11, THE STORE OF BETTER ST E FOR EVERY13 ESIMITINIMBIZASISORSIMIETAIEMEMBEIIMENIMPOIRA fl Ily:11 g SOME VERY HIGH AND INFLATED PRICES ARE BEING ASKED THESE DAYS FOR IN- FERIOR SHOES. There never has been a time when it was so import- ant as now to purchase Shoe,s at a reliable Shoe Store A store where the narne on it shoe is a guaranty of AS Quality and Value. We cannot guarantee that Shoe Prices will not advance but we do guarantee that our Good Shoes will con- tinue to represent the EEST VALTJES offered any- where for the money. SEF UR SP, ING F•OTWEA 6: tij (*4 .3:1 7,11r :I ,,,4 f PHONE 0,3, •THE GOOD SHOE -0,,T'sfssiissisliss4,47-Issesssees'''''''isoksiesessessississistaasivessess,seessio.sissstasssissossossmsetsseassissisTereasesesees, , . • . . , •Ja ,