DUFFERIN COUNTY  -   WORLD WAR I

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News of 1919

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Orangeville Banner dated 02-Jan-1919 Page 1, Column 3
    C. Johnston, of Dundalk, has received word that his son-in-law, Pte. Harry Laing, who has been a prisoner in Germany for two years, has been repatriated.
    Mr. and Mrs. C. Firth, of Durham, have received word that their son, Pte. Ben. D. Firth, who has been overseas for the past couple of years, is on his way back to Canada and expects to arrive in Durham shortly.

Orangeville Banner dated 02-Jan-1919 Page 1, Column 4
    Capt and Rev. Merritt O. Price, of the Toronto Methodist Conference, who has been in military service since early in the war, has been raised to the rank of major recently.  Major Price went overseas as a private in the Second University Company, and was ordained by Dr. Chown in London.
    Pte. Jos. Grainger, of Honeywood, returned home from overseas without any advance notice and took the home people by surprise.  Private Grainger went overseas with a Simcoe Battalion and has practically lost the use of his left arm as the result of wounds.  He received his wounds the day before Pte. Bob McCormick was wounded.

Orangeville Banner dated 02-Jan-1919 Page 2, Column 1
WAR MEMORIAL.
To the Editor of The Banner:
    Dear Sir, -- Kindly find space for the following in your paper.
    The famous lines of Rudyard Kipling's "Recessional," "The tumult and shouting dies -- the captains and the kings depart," have surely a fitting application in these days.
    The tumult and the shouting of international warfare has ceased, but the prophetic utterances of one of our statesmen is finding fulfillment in the fact that the after-war problems are exceeding by far anything we had to deal with in the days of warfare.
    There are problems, political, commercial, industrial and national, it may also be said there are sacred problems, one of which is engaging the attention of many cities and towns, namely the erecting of a suitable memorial for those who have fallen on the bloodstained fields of Europe.
    Already divers opinions have been expressed as to a suitable war memorial for the county town of Dufferin in memory of the boys who paid the supreme price.  It was customary in days gone by, and still is with some parts of the globe, to express their gratitude in the old concrete form of stone or marble statues, but the mothers of this new western world have no desire to keep the memory of their beloved green by such ancient and antiquated customs.
    Cold stone monuments may be erected on our prominent streets to commemorate the departed, but they do not perpetuate the spirit of those who volunteered, served or sacrificed and died for home and country.
    What are the enduring monuments of Him, the greatest of all martyrs, who gave His life, a ransom for all?
    Do they not take the form of Church, Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A., Orphanage, Hospital, etc., each and all keeping the memory of Christ green by rendering enduring service to needy humanity.  "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these, my brethren, ye have done it unto me," and if our lads who have gone before could see their message and express their wish we are confident they would say it was for civilization, home, country and the creation of a new environment that we gave "our lives."  Whatever other towns may do, let it be said of the Orangeville citizens that they kept faith with those who died by erecting some fitting memorial which will be for the moulding of character and the saving of precious human lives.
        A LOVER OF BRITISH EMPIRE.

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GIVEN ROUSING RECEPTION
    Pte. Fred J. Patterson, who arrived home Saturday night, enlisted with the 201st Battalion in Toronto in March 1916, was transferred to the 170th Battalion, also of Toronto and went overseas in October of the same year.  After only a couple of months spent at Bramshott in England, he was drafted to the 75th Battalion and sent to France in December. He received a wound in the shoulder at Vimy Ridge on April 9th, 1917, just as he had reached a Hun parapet, being shot with a revolver in the hands of a German who was only about 10 feet distant from him.  Pte. Patterson was taken to Blighty where e spent about six months in the different hospitals and was sent back to France in the fall of 1917.  It was at the battle of Amiens on August 22nd, 1918, that he received the wounds which necessitated the amputation of his left leg above the knee.  He was hit by shrapnel or whizz bang and was taken to the Asylum Hospital at Amiens.  From there he was removed to Rouen, thence to England, where his wounds healed very quickly, in fact his recovery was so quick that he arrived home inside of four months after receiving his injuries.  Before enlisting Pte. Patterson was employed with the Dominion Express Company at West Toronto.  The returned soldier is 28 yeas of age.  In speaking of the treatment he received in the various hospitals, Pte. Patterson says that he received the very best of attention and although suffering from the loss of his limb says that he was glad to be able to do his bit and was not sorry that he had been of some help to the great cause.  After a few days at his home here he expects to report to Davisville Military Hospital on January 6th for further treatment.  Pte. Patterson, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Patterson, was given a rousing reception, the Citizens' Band and a large number of citizens being at the depot to welcome him.

Orangeville Banner dated 02-Jan-1919 Page 3, Column 4
MILITARY NOTES.
    On Monday evening of last week a reception was held in Shelburne for Pte. Robert Hughson, son of Mrs. I. G. Hughson, of that town, upon his return home after serving overseas for nearly three years.  Pte. Hughson was escorted to the town hall, which was soon filled to the doors and short addresses were delivered by Reeve Brett and Rev. J. Morris.  The returned hero, in a jovial mood, told of his experiences in France, and thanked one and all for the splendid reception accorded him.  Pte. Hughson enlisted in the 164th Battalion at the end of 1915 and went overseas with that battalion in April, 1917.  He is looking well and bears only a slight scar, which he received in combat with the Hun.

Orangeville Banner dated 02-Jan-1919 Page 7, Column 4
    Lieut. Alan Preston, son of Col. and Mrs. J. A. V. Preston, arrived home from overseas on Thursday night and was given a warm reception by his numerous local friends.
    Mechanic E. G. Cooney, of the Royal Air Force, Toronto, is visiting Mr. H. W. Trimble and other friends in Amaranth.
    Bomb. W. R. Crowe, who returned from overseas recently to resume his studies in medicine at Queen's University, spent the Christmas vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crowe.

Orangeville Banner dated 02-Jan-1919 Page 7, Column 5
ALTON.
    On Sunday night a memorial service to the late Private Wm. Dean and Pte. James Simpson was held in the Methodist church.  A large audience was in attendance and the service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. T. R. White.  The choir and Mrs. Leigh Butler supplied appropriate music.  The local court of the I. O. O. F. attended the service as a tribute to one of their number who had fallen on the field of honor.  The address of Mr. White was appropriate to the occasion.
    Corporal Edward Marsh, who has been overseas 28 months is also returned and his friends are glad to welcome him.  He also has seen much service.
    On Monday night the Alton Epworth League held a social gathering in the Methodist church to which all men who had been in military service at home and overseas were specially invited.  There was a large attendance and among those contributing to the program of the evening which was conducted by the pastor of the church, Rev. T. R. White, were Miss Dorothy Dods of Branksome Hall, Toronto; Miss Evelyn McConnell, Miss Bertha Lowe and Miss Cummings, of Alton, and Mrs. Leigh Butler of Dundas.  The pastor and Mr. James Barber on behalf of the Epworth League and Church gave addresses of appreciation and welcome to the men.  Pte. S. Willoughby on behalf of the men expressed appreciation of the welcome extended.  Pte. Willoughby was overseas two years and eight months and has seen much hard fighting. He has suffered from gunshot wounds, shrapnel and fractured ribs.  His many friends were glad to see him.
    Corp. Douglas Simpson, of Kingston, is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Simpson.
    Lieut. William Wright, of the Americal Radio-Aerial Force, of Pittsburg, Pa., is spending a few days with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. McLachlan.

Orangeville Banner dated 02-Jan-1919 Page 8, Column 4
GIVEN ROUSING WELCOME.
    Residents of Leith and Annan, to the number of about 20, formed a reception committee that met Privates Jack Riley and Bert Davis in Owen Sound and escorted them to their homes in a manner that they will remember.  A large hay rack, to which two teams of horses, decorated with flags, were hitched, was the vehicle used to transport them and on this the score or more of neighbors and friends gave every attestation of their pleasure at the return of the soldiers.

Orangeville Banner dated 09-Jan-1919 Page 1, Column 3
    Flight-Lieut. Kendall Mitchell has returned to Chicago to resume his law practice after spending a few weeks with his parents in Flesherton.

Orangeville Banner dated 09-Jan-1919 Page 1, Column 4
    The first of the Saugeen Indian boys to arrive home was Lance-Corporal Dan Signock.  Dan was anxious to see the old place so "stole a march" on the people.  He served seven months in France, when he got a dose of Fritz' mustard gas and was in the hospital for some time, being in the hospital in England at the time the armistice was signed, where he helped to nurse the soldiers down with the flu.
    Pte. N. R. Burns, son of Dean Burns, West Garafraxa, arrived home recently, having come over on the Regina.  Pte. Burns enlisted three years ago on Monday of last week with the 153rd Battalion and after getting to England was drafted to the 75th Battalion.

Orangeville Banner dated 09-Jan-1919 Page 3, Column 1
DIED OF WOUNDS
    Pte. W. J. Jackson, who died of wounds on Oct. 8th, enlisted with the 164th Batt. in Grand Valley and went overseas in 1917, serving in France some thirteen months. He was wounded at the capture of Bourlon Wood on Sept. 28th and died of his wounds on Oct. 8th following. He met death without a murmur, for he was prepared to meet his Maker. The young soldier was a member of the Christian Church at Mimosa. Somewhere in France he lies and where he lies the poppies blow
Peaceful be his silent slumber
Peaceful in the grave so low
Thou no more will join our number
Thou no more our tears shall know.

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THE METHODIST CHURCH.
    On Wednesday, Jan. 15th, Capt. (Rev.) W. K. Lambert, who has seen service with the soldiers, when under fire in France and Flanders, is to tell history in the Methodist church.  The chair will be taken at 8 p.m.  An offering will be taken for the Canadian Chaplain Service Fund.  The public are cordially invited to hear Captain Lambert tell his wonderful story.

Orangeville Banner dated 09-Jan-1919 Page 3, Column 6
CAMILLA
    Corp. Norman Rayfield, who has been overseas for over two years, was welcomed home on Saturday last by his parents and friends.  He still wears a happy smile.

Orangeville Banner dated 09-Jan-1919 Page 5, Column 2
WHITTINGTON
    We are glad to know that Lieut. Geo. Philips, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Philips, arrived home from France Saturday night.  A large crowd gathered at his home station, Laurel, to welcome hi back and we are all delighted that he has returned safely.

Orangeville Banner dated 09-Jan-1919 Page 7, Column 1
    A memorial service for the late Corp. John Proctor, of Hockley, will be held in St. James' church, Hockley, on Sunday, Jan. 19th at 2.30 p.m.

Orangeville Banner dated 09-Jan-1919 Page 7, Column 7
MORE SOLDIERS HOME.
    The local reception committee, Citizens' Band and some hundreds of citizens welcomed home three more returned soldiers on Saturday night.  The men were Corp. Norman Rayfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rayfield, Camilla; Sapper Norman E. Collins, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. Collins, and Pte. Harold McArthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. Finley McArthur, John street.  Sapper Collins enlisted on Sept. 4, 1917, and went overseas with the C. E. T. D. in December.  he was in the recent train wreck in New Brunswick but was not seriously injured.  Pte. McArthur is a 164th man and went overseas with his battalion.  He was slightly wounded in action early last summer and suffered injuries in the New Brunswick wreck.  Corp. Rayfield has been overseas thirty-one months and was wounded at Vimy Ridge and again at Hill 70.  After his recovery he was engaged as musketry instructor in one of the military camps in England.  He too was on the wrecked troop train but had the good fortune to escape injury.  The men are all glad to get home again.

Orangeville Banner dated 09-Jan-1919 Page 8, Column 3
WITH THE CANADIANS.
Alton Boy in the Allies' Triumphant March Into Germany
    Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tribble, of Alton, have received the following letter from their oldest son, Ed., who is by this time likely in Germany with the victorious Canadian army:
                    Quaregnon, Belgium,
                            November 16, 1918.
Dear Father and Mother,
    I suppose that the heading of this letter will look out of place to you.  The reason is that we can tell where we are, or anything, now.  We just got the word this morning.  I suppose you will want to know where all I have been.  Well I will tell you as much as I know.
    After landing in France at Boulogne on the 11th of October, we went from there to Etaples, which is the Canadian base in France, from there to Agnes Dens Ane., which is the first Canadian divisional wing  We had two days riding in box cars to here, then we started n our trip from there  The first day we went 23 kilometres -- a kilometre is 5-8 of a mile.  That brought us to Wanacourt.  This village was all smashed to pieces.  We had to hunt for some old cellar, or something, to sleep in for the night.  The next day we only had to go about 12 kilos.  That brought us to where our battalion was stationed.  This is where I was attached to the rest of the battalion.  We started there for two days.  We then started for the front line.  We arrived in support in about 3 days.  It was about 50 kilos.  I had almost lost track of the time, for part of the time we were going at night.  We went up to within 500 yards of the front, then on the 20th morning we ran against Fritz.  It was that morning that I got the crack in the helmet.  You ought to have seen us fellows run then.  I had a sore heel and besides 310 rounds of ammunition, with all my other equipment.
    I never told you before that I was in a machine gun section.  That is why I had the extra rounds of cartridges.  I had taken a course to use it.  We lay in a trench all that night beside a road, watching it, with rain falling all night, too.  I was soaked right through  I did not have a chance to change anything for two or three days and I never even got a cold.  On the next Tuesday we left the line and marched 16 kilos., that was to Somain, where we had three weeks rest.  We left there on the 13th of November.  we are now 52 kilos. from there.
    We came through Valenciennes, which you may see on the map.  we are now within four miles of Mons.  we are on the march with a bunch of picked troops of the Imperials, to march 30 miles inside the German border.  That is some march.
    You never told me whether there was anything stamped out in my letters.  I never left anything out, only the names of places.
    Well this is all the time that I have for the present.  Hoping you are all well.  From you loving son,
                -- ED

Orangeville Banner dated 09-Jan-1919 Page 8, Column 7
WOUNDED AND ALONE.
Pte. John Dobson, a Paisley Soldier, Severed Shattered Leg With a Jack Knife.
    A rousing reception was tendered Pte. John Dobson in the town hall at Paisley on his return home.  He was the first Paisley soldier to return since hostilities ceased.  Ex-Reeve Ballachey presided and called for brief addresses from Revs. S. W. Diehl, G. C. Little, M. Neilson and Messrs. A. Pearce, D. McKenzie, I. Shoemaker and H. McKerracher.  A musical program was rendered.  Pte. Dobson was modest in his remarks but to be in khaki, minus a leg, speaks volumes.
    Pte. Dobson is one of the four sons of Mrs. Thomas Dobson, of Paisley who enlisted in the 160th Battalion and went to France in a draft last Spring.  He took part in a number of engagements, and at the battle of Arras in August was struck by a shell, almost severing his right leg.  As no one came to his assistance for some time he was brave enough to act as his own surgeon, cutting off the limb with his jack knife.  His three brothers, Ptes. Frank, Robert and Edmund, are now on their way to Germany, fortunate in not being wounded.

Orangeville Banner dated 16-Jan-1919 Page 1, Column 3
    Pte. Wallace Welwood, a Dundalk soldier, who went overseas with the 147th Grey Battalion, returned home recently  He was twice wounded in action.
    R. A. Moser has returned from Kitchener and has resumed his position of teller in the Union Bank in Dundalk. He was in the military draft last spring but did not get overseas.
    Trooper Barton Elliott, who enlisted in Grand Valley with the 164th, while a member of the Royal Bank staff, and was sent from France to England on account of sickness, is now at Epsom.
    Corp. Peachey, a member of the Grand Valley platoon of the 164th, has arrived home from overseas.  A year ago last November he was severely wounded in the right hip by a fragment of a German shell.
    Lieut. Jos. Le Gard, formerly foreman of the Flesherton Advance, has returned from overseas.  On Sept. 28th while leading his men on the outskirts of Cambria he was shot in the left abdomen by a machine gun bullet.  His wound made it necessary to send him back to England.  He crossed the Atlantic on the S. S. Carmania. [LeGARD]
    Pte. P. J. Burge, of Honeywood, who went overseas with the 164th Battalion, and was afterwards transferred to a machine gun corps, returned to Canada by the Carmania and arrived home quite unexpectedly.  Pte. Burge was on the troop train from the Carmania that was wrecked, but luckily the car in which he was in, which was nearest the engine, only went partly over, and he received no injuries.

Orangeville Banner dated 16-Jan-1919 Page 1, Column 4
    Pte. Will Heibein, formerly of Listowel, was wounded by shrapnel about Oct. 30, shortly after he went to France and has since had to have both legs amputated, and is still in hospital in England.
    One of the six Canadian recipients of the Victoria Cross, as announced by the official gazette of Jan. 6, and the only one dead is Lieut. Samuel Honey, who was born in 1894 at Conn, enlisted in February 1915, at Walkerton, and died of wounds.  Originally of the 34th Battalion, he gained his stripes and later his commission.   
    Pte. Gordon Stanfield, son of Thos. Stanfield, of Palgrave, was injured in the accident which wrecked the troop train near Halifax.  He had several ribs broken and was badly crushed.  Pte. Stanfield enlisted with the 126th Battalion and was wounded Nov. 10, 1917.

Orangeville Banner dated 16-Jan-1919 Page 3, Column 4
MEMORIAL SERVICE.
MEMORY OF LATE PTE. WALKER JENKINS HONORED IN HERALD ANGEL CHURCH.

    A memorial service was held in Herald Angel church, Cardwell, at 2.30 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 12th, in honor of the late Pte. Walker Jenkins, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Jenkins, of Carievale, Sask., formerly of Mono.  A special service was arranged for the occasion and was opened by an organ selection by Miss Lorna Bracken, who presided at the organ during the service.  The hymns sung were the favorites of Pte. Jenkins and were as follows: "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," "When Mothers of Salem," "Beneath the Cross of Jesus" and "Souls of Men Why Will Ye Scatter?"
    The sermon was preached by the rector, Rev. P. C. Howard, from the text, "But we all with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror to the glory of the Lord are transformed into the same spirit from Glory unto Glory, even as from the Lord the Spirit," II. Cor. 3:18.  In the course of his sermon the rector made a touching reference to the noble life of the late soldier, showing how his life had reflected on the lives of others for good.  During the offertory a very appropriate solo was sung by Mrs. P. C. Howard, entitled "Take Thou My Soul to Keep."  The church was well filled by relatives and friends of the young soldier and was beautifully decorated with flags and bunting for the occasion.
    Pte. Jenkins, who was only 21 years and 8 months of age, enlisted in Regina, Sask., n June 12, 1918, and went overseas on July 24th, about six weeks later  While training in England with the 15th Canadian Reserve Battalion he contracted Spanish influenza.  he was taken to Bramshott Military Hospital, where he died on Oct. 9th, 1918.  Deceased was a fine looking, manly young chap, who had the happy faculty of making and holding friends.  He accepted the hardships and vicissitudes of soldiering with a brave and philosophical spirit and his letters home were always bright and cheery and replete with accounts of scenes and incidents that had come under his observation. Shortly after his untimely death his parents received the following sympathetic letter from the chaplain of his battalion:
            15th Canadian Reserve Batt.
                Bramshott, Eng., Oct. 22nd 1918.
    Dear Sir, -- You will have heard before you get this of the death of your son, Pte. W. A. Jenkins, on the 7th of this month.  I only write to express my deep sympathy with you in your great loss.
    Pte. Jenkins caught the prevalent influenza and was taken to Bramshott Hospital where everything possible was done to save his life.  Like a good many other brave boys he was not able to rally from it and passed peacefully away in the hospital.
    He was buried a few days ago in the beautiful churchyard here with military honors.  I took the service over his grave.  I enclose a picture of the Canadian graves  His is more to the let out of the picture.  It will be always, carefully kept and taken care of.
    I pray God may soon give us peace and the triumph of the great cause of righteousness, for which so many brave men have died.  With much sympathy,
            Yours faithfully,
            W. A. FERGUSON, Chaplain.

Orangeville Banner dated 16-Jan-1919 Page 4, Column 4
LAUREL.
    Pte. E. Cooney, of Toronto, is spending his leave with Mr. and Mrs. Ward Trimble.
    Pte. J. M. Maltby, of Whitby, spent his leave with his mother.

Orangeville Banner dated 16-Jan-1919 Page 4, Column 6
KILLED IN CAMBRAI FIGHT.
    Mrs. Arthur Cockerill, of Elba Mono township, on Saturday last received the following letter from Corporal L. C. Anderson, from Belgium, in which he forwarded the first particulars regarding the death of her brother, Pte. J.  J. Morrison, news of whose death in action was received by his father, Arthur Morrison, in November last.
                    Ronquieres, Belgium,
                        November 22, 1918.
Dear Mrs. Cockerill.
    It is with deep regret in the sad occurrence which makes it necessary for me to acknowledge the receipt of your parcel to your brother, John Morrison.  You will in all probability have been notified before now of your brother being killed in the Cambrai attack on Oct. 1st.  At the time I was gun commander of the crew he was with.  He was wounded during the morning of the attack through the side and also the lung.  He made the attempt to get back alone and that was the last we saw of him.  His body was found by a burial party several days later after our advance progressed.  As is usual under such circumstances the parcel was opened and distributed amongst the crew to which he belonged.  The cigarettes were very welcome to the men as they came at a time when it was practically impossible to buy them and I am sure under happier circumstances your brother would have done likewise with them.  The men wish me to convey their heartfelt sympathy to you in your loss.  Yours in all sympathy.
            L. C. ANDERSON, Corp.
No. 649467, K. Battery, 1st Battalion, C.M.G.C., France.

Orangeville Banner dated 16-Jan-1919 Page 4, Column 7
    Pte. Austin Duffy, a Grand Valley member of the 164th, arrived home from overseas one night recently and was given a rousing welcome.  Duffy was in the fighting on the Western front and received a gunshot wound in the knee, which kept him in the hospital for a time.

Orangeville Banner dated 16-Jan-1919 Page 5, Columns 3-4
MONO MILLS
    An event of more than usual interest occurred in the village on Friday evening, Dec. 27th, when the people gathered in the hall in connection with the Church of England to welcome home Pte. Ernest Jackson, the first of our boys to return from active service at the front.  When it became known that he was on his way home and would arrive on the evening train from Toronto arrangements were hurriedly made to receive him and on his appearance in the hall he was hoisted high on the shoulders of some of his enthusiastic friends and borne to the platform amid rousing cheers, when the large gathering was given an opportunity to welcome him.  Pte. Jackson was then presented with a short address and a purse of $65.  Short addresses and a number of patriotic songs accounted for a pleasant hour, after which lunch was served.  During the evening a committee to be known as a "Memorial Committee," was appointed to take up the matter of arranging for some suitable memorial for the boys who have fallen during the war.  It may be remembered that Pte. Jackson was reported in the casualty lists some time ago as being seriously injured during the big advance on the Somme.
    A memorial service will be held in Mitchell's Methodist church on Sunday evening, Jan. 12th, to commemorate the death of Pte. Harry Barrett, who has died of wounds in an English hospital since the armistice was signed.  Pte. Barrett was well known here and enlisted with the 164th Battalion.

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MONO MILLS
    A largely attended memorial service was held on Sunday evening last in Mitchell's church, Mono, for Pte. Harry Barrett, who has died of wounds received while fighting at Cambrai on October 18th.
    Trooper Maurice Lee, of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, Toronto, spent Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lee, of Adjala.

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    Capt. the Rev. Merritt O. Price of Toronto Methodist Conference, son of Mrs. Chas. Price, formerly of Price's Corners, who has been in military service since early in the war, has been raised to the rank of major recently.  Major Price went overseas as a private in the Second University Company, and was ordained by Dr. Chown in London.

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SNIPED 75 HUNS.
    The following letter has just been received by The Banner from Mr. Isaac E. Hunter, of Manyberries, Alberta, formerly of Orangeville.
    "Enclosed please find $1.00 for one year's subscription to your valuable paper.  I assure you it is just like getting a long newsy letter from home to receive The Banner each week.  I surely appreciate it and wish you the compliments of the season and every success in your business.  I also trust that we shall have peace on earth and good will among men for many years to come.  I have just received a letter today from my son, James, who no doubt will be remembered by many of the Orangeville boys.  He is on a draft homeward bound for Canada and intends to drop off and pay the old home town a visit if possible.  He enlisted with the 175th Battalion two years and nine months ago and was in the battle at Vimy Ridge, where he received a shrapnel wound and was gassed.  While there he sent me many souvenirs which he as a sniper took from the Huns.  Among these souvenirs was a field compass and a chain taken from the first German that he potted on May 9th, 1916.  He claims that he can account for at least seventy-five Germans.  I hope that you will have the pleasure of meeting him on his return."

Orangeville Banner dated 23-Jan-1919 Page 1, Column 3
    Sergt. Stanley Schofield, Guelph, who went overseas with the 16th Battery, has been awarded a Military Medal.
    Fred C. Pierson, of Tottenham, a returned soldier, has been appointed postmaster at Beeton, to succeed the late Mrs. Jones.

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    Postmaster C. McRae, of Stayner, has received word that his son, C. E. McRae, has been promoted to the rank of Captain.  Captain McRae enlisted in the 157th Battalion, Simcoe, and transferred to the 20th Batt.  He is with the Canadians in Germany, having crossed the German frontier on December 6th.

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    Oliver Lindsey has returned home from overseas and is with his mother, Mrs. James Lindsey of Albion.  Pte. Lindsey enlisted with the Engineers at Winnipeg in 1915, went overseas in March 1916, reached France in June following and was wounded in February 1918.  Pte. Lindsey was with the Engineers who did such wonderful work at Hill 60.  He was badly shaken up in the railway wreck after leaving Halifax.

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WAR MEMORIAL.
To the Editor of The Banner,
    My Dear Sir, --
    An article entitled, "A Great Difference," appeared in one of our local newspapers a couple of weeks ago evidently intended as a rebuke and knock to the letter which appeared in your periodical of the previous week.  The article by no means portrays the spirit or purport of my article on a war memorial.
    The writer either used the article as a basis for the expression of his own opinion or is guilty of perverting and twisting my point of view.  I would ask the correspondent to peruse one again the letter addressed to you and seek if he can find therein any statement for the erection of skating rink, church or hospital.  I believe the illustration was used of churches, Y.M.C.A., hospitals, etc., as signifying the memorials which perpetuate the spirit and teaching of Him the greatest of all martyrs, but only as an illustration.  I am thoroughly in accord with the writer in his three-fold plea, when he says skating rinks are only for amusement, that there are already enough churches, and further that a wing to the hospital ought to be erected independent of a war memorial.  But when he insinuates that too many people have not given a drop of blood, cent, or shed a tear to aid in winning the struggle, such does not apply to the present writer, some of whose relatives sleep in Flanders fields where poppies blow.  My article in the first place was suggestive, rather than specific, but I used the words, and I trust advisedly, that the citizens of Orangeville should erect some fitting memorial which would be for the moulding of character and the saving or precious human lives. Surely this can be fulfilled by the erection of a community building, many of which are to be found in the various part of the world.
    What is there in Orangeville today for our young men or for that matter of fact, our young women?  Any object that is good of our rising generation is either crushed or finds little or no support from the general public.  In saying this I am voicing the intelligent plea of the best of our citizens.
    I still maintain that it was for the creation of better conditions and the defence of our cherished rights won on the fields of conquest that our sons died.
    A monument may act as a reminder of their sacrifice but does not contribute to the saving of precious human lives.
    It is no argument or precedent to act upon that because monuments were erected to Nelson, Wellington, Brock, Washington and Napoleon, and other than because my grandfather used a candle I ought to do likewise and deny myself of the superior illumination of modern electricity.
    If space were allowed I could state fact after fact to reveal that scores of communities are following my suggestion, which is the desire of a large number of Orangeville citizens.
    It is because I desire to avoid a blunder I penned my letter in the first place, and again reply to this article.
    I trust Orangeville will be wise and manifest her judgment by spending her money for the advantage and good of her young citizens.  What better monument can anyone wish for tan the creation of noble sons and godly daughters?
     -- A Lover of British Empire.

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KILLED IN ACTION.
    Pte. Dennis Joseph Irwin, son of Mrs. Margaret Irwin, John street, has been officially reported killed in action.  Deceased, who was first reported missing on Sept. 21st, enlisted with the Shelburne company of the 164th Batt., when only 18 years old. He had resided with his aunt and uncle, Mrs. J. W. and the late J. W. Dudgeon, of Amaranth, since early childhood.  A brother, James, is at present with the army of occupation in Germany.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Referring to the return to Owen Sound of Pte. Marlborough Tansley, son of Benj. Tansley, of West Toronto, formerly of Orangeville, the Owen Sound Sun-Times of Jan. 3rd says: Pte. M. Tansley returned last night after an absence of 20 months overseas, during which he saw service in France and was gassed about the 1st of September last during the heavy fighting in front of Cambrai.  He enlisted with the 248th Battalion and was one of the best known young men about town.  His wife resides at 13th St. W.  He appears to be in excellent health and will have the best wishes of al for a complete recovery.

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CONNOR.
    Pte. Geo. Swindle, who returned home from overseas a short time ago, is looking well and seems to have almost recovered from the effects of his wound. Pte. Swindle, who was then living with Mr. Dave McElwain, enlisted with the 126th Batt., nearly two years ago.

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    The many friends in Acton of Pte. James J. Cooney are pleased to learn that he has been awarded the D. C. M. for bravery on the battlefield as a stretcher bearer at Cambrai, Sept. 28, 29 and 30, 1918.
    Word has been received that Lieut. C. Bremner Green, R. A. F., Oakville, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.  Lieut. Green, of Oakville, is credited with eleven enemy machines, and is now in England after eight months in Salonika.

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    Pte. Ewart Reid, of the 164th Battalion, has returned home.

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HOCKLEY
    As one who ministers in things spiritual to the people of the village of Hockley, and as one who feels keenly interested in the life of its citizens, I wish on their behalf, as well as my own, to express to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Proctor of that village our most profound appreciation of their contribution toward the winning of this war in the person of their son, the late Corp. John Proctor.  It will be remembered that Corp. John Proctor, after seeing 18 months in the trenches, contracted pneumonia and died in a French hospital shortly after the signing of the armistice.    
    I was not personally acquainted with this brave soldier but I have heard a great deal about him and I hold his family to be among the most esteemed in my parish.  Undoubtedly, we have lost, in the person of the deceased, one of the most promising young men of the whole countryside.  He was a splendid type of fellow, of manly character and good morals.  He was of that kind which we can ill afford to lose -- a constant attendant at the church and Sunday School, one who took an interest in all that made for the uplift of the community, one whose life was an example, one whose frank honesty and cheerful disposition were ever an inspiration to the village life.  He is gone.  We so looked forward to his homecoming.  Now, when others are coming back crowned with glory, our hearts are so lonely.  We looked to have received him royally, who had fought so gallantly for us.  The tragedy which made his end doubtly pathetic was that he died after having, by his efforts, given us the gift of peace; the war was over.  we know not how to express to his parents our heartfelt appreciation and sympathy.  Our hearts go out to them in their age and bereavement.  May God reward them for the gift of their boy.  May He give to the hero the rest and peace he so richly deserves in a better land where virtue and sacrifice are crowned.  Requiescat in Pace.
    (Signed)  A. C. McCOLLUM,
    Insumbent of St. James' Church,
                Hockley, Ont.
    Memorial service for the late Corp. John Proctor will be held in the church at Hockley on Sunday, Jan. 19th, at 2.30 p.m.
To Mr. and Mrs. George Proctor and Family,
Dear Friends:
    As acting in the capacity of Recorder in the regular meeting of the Loyal Orange Lodge No. 465, Hockley, I was authorized by a vote of the brethren to write you a letter of condolence in view of your great loss in the death of your son and brother, John, in France.  Jon was one of the brothers in the Lodge and his place will be greatly missed.  As a Lodge, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you in this great bereavement.  He is one more of those brave boys of whom it is said!  "Their name liveth forever."  Please accept our most sincere sympathy as Orange brethren.
    On behalf of L. O. L. 465,
        A. C. McCollum, Recorder.

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    The wife of Pte. Geo. W. King (nee S. E. Barrington), arrived in town from England last Saturday and is paying a visit to Town Engineer Chas. King and other friends here previous to making her home in Canada.  Mrs. King expresses herself as very much surprised as the mild weather on this side.  She came over on the C. P. R. liner Metagama, and had a decidedly unpleasant voyage, the weather being very rough.  Her husband is somewhere in France according to last reports.  Before enlisting he was chief engineer at the Muskoka Cottage Hospital, Gravenhurst.  He enlisted with the 122nd Battalion, known as the Muskoka Wild Cats and has been overseas upwards of two years.

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    Among those who returned to Canada on the Olympic was Dr. George Clingan, of Virden, Man., formerly of Horning's Mills.  Dr. Clingan is now a Lieut.-Colonel.
    S. W. Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Moore, of Albion, has been appointed manager of a new branch of the Imperial Bank at Kirkland Lake Mr. Moore recently returned from the front.
    Among the soldiers who returned on the Aquitania was Pte. Lauder McLean, of Tottenham, brother of Mrs. Robt. Silk, of Shelburne.

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SOLDIERS RETURN.
FOUR ORANGEVILLE MEN ARRIVED HOME LAST WEEK.
    Four Orangeville soldiers reached home on Thursday night.  The Citizens' Band, the local reception committee and a large concourse of citizens met the men at the depot and gave them a rousing welcome, afterwards escorting them to their respective homes.  The men were:
                    Sergt. A. S. McGowan.
    Who enlisted with the 164th Dufferin Halton Batt., transferring to the 2nd Batt. after reaching England.  Sergt. McGowan reverted to the rank of private to get to the front and reached France on April 1, 1918.  He took part in seven battles, coming through unscathed, but was finally wounded in the right leg and left arm by a German prisoner who was being brought back of the Allied lines near Cambrai on Sept. 27th last.  He spent ten weeks in No. 4 Canadian General Hospital in England before leaving for Canada on the Aquitania.  Sergt. McGowan is a married man and received a warm welcome from his wife and child and Mrs. McGowan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. S. Hewson, at their home on Zina street.  The front of the house was gaily decorated with flags and bunting in honor of the homecoming.
                    Gunner Alan Cameron.
    Only son of Mrs. James Cameron, West Broadway, who returned to Canada on the Aquitania, considers he was one of the lucky Canadians.  He was at the front with the Field Artillery eighteen months and was wounded no less than three times, the last before Arras in September 1918.  Fortunately his wounds were not severe, although the last shrapnel in the left arm and left leg, was serious enough to send him back to a military hospital in England.  he was in a convalescent hospital at Arras when the armistice was signed.  Gunner Cameron has just completed his second year in science and engineering at Queen's University when he enlisted in the R. C. H. A. in 19196.  He went overseas in November 1916 and to France in March 1917.  Gunner Cameron expects his discharge shortly and is planning to resume his University studies next autumn.
                    Sapper J. M. Murray.
    Sapper J. M. Murray, who went overseas with a C. P. R. Construction Corps in 1915, was among the returned men who reached Orangeville on Thursday.  Mrs. Murray, who moved here from Owen Sound about a year after her husband went overseas, was on hand to join in the welcome to the returned soldier.  Murray got over to France in February 1916 and was gassed and wounded at Courcelles on March 23rd, 1918.  After passing through the casualty and clearing hospitals in France, he reached England about the end of the month and was place in the 2nd Southern General Hospital in Birmingham.  In June he was transferred to Wood Park Convalescent Hospital at Epsom and later to the Seaford Command Depot, 3rd C. C. D.  His final move was to he base at Purfleet about six weeks before the signing of the armistice.  Murray was in charge of a construction party and was usually engaged in railway and bridge construction and demolition work but was in action on several occasions. He is a six-footer and was a heavy, rugged man weighing about 245 pounds when he enlisted.  He was badly gassed and is now down to 175 pounds, but is hopeful that a few months rest will get him fairly on the way toward his old-time form.  Mr. and Mrs. Murray left for Owen Sound Saturday night, but "Joe" as his friends call him, is coming back shortly for a longer visit in the old town  Murray spent 28 months on active service in France and Belgium.

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A BUSINESS CHANGE.
    Mr. Harvey Curry, until recently a mechanic with the Royal Air Force, has entered into partnership with Mr. F. A. Falconer, hardware merchant. The partnership will do business under the firm name of the Falconer Hardware Co.  Mr. Curry was with the Adamson Hardware Co. for seven years and understands the hardware business from the round up.  he was born and reared in Orangeville and therefore needs to introduction to Banner readers.

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STANLEY MARTIN HOME.
    Cadet J. S. Martin, of the Royal Air Force, a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Martin, of Caledon, arrived home quite unexpectedly last Wednesday morning.  His parents had been notified of his arrival at Halifax on the Aquitania, but he managed to surprise them by travelling to Toronto on the regular passenger train instead of waiting to come by troop train.  Under the circumstances there was no person at the depot to meet him and the young soldier completed the surprise by walking out home, arriving unheralded and unannounced.  Martin, who looks the picture of good health, enlisted in the 95th Batt. in December 1915, spent the winter at Exhibition Camp and went overseas in May 1916.  He went to France with the 4th Batt. in September of the same year and was wounded in the famous Regina trench near Courcelette in October.  After his recovery he was placed on reserve and engaged as instructor in musketry in England.  This position he filled until last September, when he decided to learn flying and signed up with the Royal Air Force.

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    The militia authorities are trying to arrange with the overseas authorities to place soldiers on the transports grouped according to the military districts, so as to expedite their travel by train in Canada, and not waste rolling stock.

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KILLED AT CAMBRAI.
    Mr. John A. Halbert, of Mono Mills, has received a letter from Capt. Leary detailing the circumstances under which his brother, Joseph, a former 164th man, met his death.  The letter reads as follows:
                    Germany, January 1, 1919.
John A. Halbert, Esq.,
        Mono Mills, Ont.,
Dear Mr. Halbert, --
    The evident loss of my last letter acquainting you with the circumstances under which your brother nobly paid the supreme sacrifice, is a matter of considerable pain to me and I trust, both it and his personal effects have reached you before now.
    While the battery was heavily engaged in the struggle for Cambrai and the enemy, while practically smashed, had thrown forward all his reserves to hold on if possible, we were ordered to take up defensive position in a sunken road about two hundred yards northwest of the small town of Hayencourt.  The shelling and bombing was very bad and many of the boys with your brother nobly gave their lives for the cause.
    Joe was buried in the Canadian cemetery in Hayencourt, and all his personal effects were sent to you through the official channel.  Please let me know if you have received them.
    I am, very sincerely yours,
            CAPT. W. LEARY.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Sergt. Elgin A. Wansbrough, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wansbrough, of Grand Valley, was given a royal welcome on his arrival home from overseas one evening recently. The young soldier was escorted home from the depot to Carnegie Hall, where a formal reception was held at which speeches were made by Mr. W. L. Craig and Rev. A. N. Cooper.  Sergt. Wansbrough made a modest and becoming reply, in which he thanked the Women's Institute for the never failing kindness in forwarding parcels.
    Lorne C. Reburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Reburn, of Shelburne; R. J. Galbraith, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Galbraith, of Mulmur, and George Merkley, son of Mrs. Merkley, of Melancthon, returned to Canada n the Olympic and arrived in Shelburne a few days ago.  They were tendered a rousing reception upon their arrival in their home town.
    Pte. Stanley B. Lomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lomas, of Amaranth, who returned to Canada on the Olympic, reached Shelburne a week ago Thursday night.  he was met at the station by the Citizens' Band and escorted to the town hall where address of welcome were given by Mr. Hugh Falconer and Rev. Mr. Backus.  Pte. Lomas went overseas with the 164th Halton-Dufferin Batt.  He is minus a finger as the result of a digit coming in contact with a German bullet.

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CAMILLA.
    Sergt. Stanley Martin, of Caledon, is visiting Camilla friends.  We are pleased to see Stanley looking so well after almost three years overseas.
    Corp. Norman Rayfield spent the weekend at his home here.

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WALDEMAR.
    Waldemar was the scene of great excitement last Wednesday morning when the citizens of the village and vicinity congregated at the depot to welcome home Pte. Robt. Carter, the first returned hero of our village.  Vehicles of all kinds were decorated with flags and bunting.  The Donaldson brothers provided appropriate music and a pleasure sleigh, suitably decorated, bore the young hero to the Methodist church where a reception was held.  The young ladies of the village sang patriotic songs.  Short addresses were given by the resident ministers and several men of the vicinity, in which they expressed the appreciation of the community for his services on their behalf.  Pte. Carter made a very able response to the addresses of welcome, mentioning particularly the noble work of the Women's Institute in supplying comforts for the soldiers.  That evening a pleasant time was spent at his home when his friends gathered and spent the evening in various amusements.
    Pte. Robt. Carter of the 164th Battalion was given a rousing welcome last Wednesday on his return from France.  Rob signed up three years ago, and has, no doubt, given a good account of himself.  Welcome home, Robert.

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    Austin Duffy, a Grand Valley member of the 164th, who has just returned from overseas, is going to Paris, Ont., to enter into partnership in a grocery business.

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    Meaford has the honor of having the tallest man in the army.  His name is "Shorty" Hurd and he stands 6 ft. 8 in. in his stocking feet.
    About 3,500 Indians enlisted in the Canadian army, or about 35 per cent. of the Indian males of military age.  They have the record for enlistment as a class.
    Four years in the penitentiary was the sentence imposed on Capt. C. P. Fisher, the Army Medical Corps paymaster, convicted of stealing $18,000 from the government.
    Sergt. Charles E. Snell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Snell, of Albion, has been awarded the Military medal for gallant work at the front.  Sergt. Snell is about 28 years of age and went overseas with a Kingston Battery.
    Capt. (Rev.) F. W. Anderson has resigned from the pastorate of the Orillia Presbyterian church, which he has held for about eight years.  He served as chaplain overseas for the past two and a half years, returning near the close of 1918.

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    Mrs. S. Flynn, of Hanover, aged 79 years, knit 330 pair of sox for the soldiers during the war.  So far as is known, Mrs. Flynn holds the record for the Hanover district.

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    Cadet R. H. Sinclair, stepson of Mrs. George Lomas, of Amaranth, has returned from overseas, and arrived home last week.
    Thorold has decided to observe Friday of each week as welcoming day for the soldiers returning during the previous seven days.
    In Guelph the city whistles blow to advise the citizens whenever an incoming train is bearing returned soldiers there.  There is consequently always a group of citizens present to welcome them.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Sergt. Richard Robinson, who enlisted and went overseas with the 164th, arrived home on Monday morning and was given a hearty welcome by his wife and family, the local Reception Committee, and a number of town friends.  "Dick," who was with the local Bell Telephone Co. staff before enlisting, was put at office work in England and did not go to France.  He is looking well and is very happy at being able to rejoin his family after a separation of nearly two years.
    Through an unfortunate oversight last week's Banner omitted to note the arrival home of Pte. Howard Ramsay, another of the gallant 164th lads.  Howard, who is the only son of the late James Ramsay of this town, had his full share of fighting and narrow escapes.  he had the good fortune to win through without sustaining any serious injury.  He is looking well and ? ? entertaining anecdotes ? ? soldiering, wherewith to regale ? ? Pte. Ramsay has been spending a week or so visiting his sister ? Griffith Simpson in East Garafraxa. <article has a blurred gap>

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LEONARD M'CABE RETURNS.
    Pte. Leonard McCabe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arch. McCabe, of Laurel, was given a rousing reception upon his arrival home from overseas Monday night.  His parents met the young soldier at Orangeville and accompanied him by train to Laurel station, where he was given a stirring welcome by some hundreds of the citizens of Laurel and neighborhood.  From the depot Pte. McCabe and members of his family were driven to the Methodist church, where a more formal welcome was extended to the returned hero.  Reeve Hepton occupied the chair and speeches of welcome were made by John Johnston, R. J. Wallace, Walter Gray, Mrs. Geo. Nelson, W. R. Grosskurth, Councillor Thos. Whaley, Rev. W. F. Roach and other speakers.  Pte. McCabe replied in a speech that was full of interest and gave much information about overseas conditions and experiences.  The programme was happily interspersed by a number of musical selections.  Later on a happy gathering of relatives and intimate friends was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McCabe, the entertainment taking the form of a supper, followed by an exceedingly pleasant social hour.  Pte. McCabe enlisted in the Shelburne company of the 164th.  He held the rank of sergeant, but reverted to private after going to England in order to get to the front.  He was greatly disappointed when he was not allowed to accompany his battalion to England in the spring of 1917.  Owing to his aptitude for work, the military authorities kept him in Canada as an instructor and he spent the summer of 1917 as drill instructor at Camp Borden.  He was allowed to go to England in the autumn and was sent to the front about a year ago.  Pte. McCabe was wounded in action, but we have not learned the name of the battle.  We understand, however that his collar bone was broken and that he received thirteen shrapnel wounds in the head, neck and back.  He is pretty well over the effects of his injuries, but has not fully regained his old time strength.

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FROM SIBERIA.
Corporal E. Young Writes Interesting Letters to his Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mungo Young.
    Mr. and Mrs. Mungo Young, Owen Sound street, Shelburne, are in receipt of three letters from their son, Corporal E. Young, Canadian Army Service Corps, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force, extracts from which follow:
                    Japan Strait, Dec. 3.
    I am going to get a few lines ready to start back home.  We are about three hundred miles from the end.  We just have to cross the Japan Sea.  We have had not too bad a trip.  I have stood it well.  Only had a headache the first three days.  pretty nearly all the rest of the lads were sick, some for over a week.  We had it pretty rough for four or five days.  Once the water was coming right up on the top deck.  We have had four horses die so far.  I think the rest are going to go through all right.   I don't know whether we will stop very long at the place we land or not.  It is getting pretty cold up on deck now, so we must be going to have winter.  A few of the lads have trench pets on them already, so I guess we are going to have company.
                    Siberia, Dec. 8.
    A few lines to let you know I am well.  This is Sunday, a bright sunny day and pretty cold. T here is very little snow here yet -- not enough for sleighing -- but I guess there soon will be.  There are more American troops here than Canadians.  There is a Y. M. C. A., where we can get some apples and oranges and canned fruit if we want them, but it is pretty dear buying.  The Siberian people, or most of them, can't tell anything we say, and we can't understand what they say, so you see we don't have much to do with them.  Their money is a lot different to ours.  You can have a whole roll of bills in your hand and still be worth just about a dollar.  All our mail is censored now before it leaves.
                    Siberia, Dec. 17.
    How is everyone back home? I am well and have had a pretty fair time so far.  We have been issued with our whole outfit and it is sure a warm one.  I have all kinds of warm clothes.  The only thing that could be better is our mits.  They are not very warm.  But it has not been so very cold here yet -- not much colder than you will be having back there -- and next thing to no snow yet.  We are expecting another boat from Canada some time soon, which will have some mail and things for us.  We have ha d none yet, so we will be glad to get it when it gets here.  I guess you will be getting ready for Christmas.  I would like if I could be there for it, but may next year.  Anyhow we are getting lots to eat where we are, so it could be lots worse.  I have a little pup here about six or seven weeks old.  I have a big time with him  If he is any good and I can manage to take him along I will take him to Canada when I go back.

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     Mr. and Mrs. S. Trimble, West Broadway, took part in the big reception for Pte. Leonard McCabe at Laurel on Monday night.
    Mr. Bert Harold, of Caron, Sask., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. McGuire, and Garafraxa friends for the past week. Mr. Harold was with the Army Medical Corps in France for over two years, returning to Canada in October to resume his studies in medicine. The young man is a nephew of Mr. Alex. Oliver, of Marsville.

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SHOOTING DEER IN EX-KAISER'S PARK
Another Interesting Letter from Pte. Wilfrid McGuire M. M., Who is With the Canadians in Germany.
    The following letter was received this week by Ross V. McGuire, of The Banner, from his brother, Pte. Wilfrid McGuire, and tells of the march to the Rhine:
                    Neunkirchen, Germany,
                            December 1, 1918.
Dear Brother, --
    Am trying to finish the old year right by writing a few letters, but do not look for a big letter this time.  Since writing you from Mons there have been many changes in our billets.  We have marched from Mons, across the Rhine, quite a long hike.  From the day we commenced the offensive on August 15th, until the day we reached our destination, the Rhine, we marched, fought or walked a distance of more than 200 miles, as the crow files  The hardest portion of it all, except for the fighting, was after leaving Namur, for from there on there was nothing but hills and more hills, seemingly all up grade, until the highest point in Belgium was reached.  Then day by day it gradually got less steep and longer stretches of level country, like the foothills straightening out into the plains.  The scenery was beautiful but we couldn't half appreciate it, marching under heavy marching order, that is, all our belongings on our back.
    On December 6 we crossed the Belgian frontier into Germany, where the inhabitants received us with a sort of sullen quiescence, for they doubtless felt humiliated in their armies being defeated.  Day by day we advanced into the Valley of the Rhine, indeed a beautiful country, and here the people were really friendly, or tried to be, for they were so glad the war was finished.  For my part though, I cannot accept the proffered friendship.  besides I can not trust the German people in the least, for I seem to see, beneath that smiling, friendly exterior, the deceitful, spying Hun, a people ne'er to be trusted.  We, or most of us, accept this surface friendship just at its face value.
    On December 13 we "crossed the Rhine," in a heavy downpour of rain, but this didn't prevent the commander of the Canadians from inspecting the units as they crossed the big brigade at Bonn.  Since then we have been stationed at Seigburg, a town of about 50,000 inhabitants.  We were quartered in a large munition plant, steam heated, hot water, etc. We were there for Christmas -- and such a Christmas I never hope to put in again.  When everything should have been tip-top, owing to the rations being the only things sent up, the A. S. C. fell down on their job, with the result that the battalion sat down to tea and music for dinner. (That is a fact, nothing more.)  Other battalions had a decent dinner, for when they learned there would be no turkey or big feed, their officers went out and purchased pork or fowl for the whole unit; our officers bought pork for themselves only.  The men are sure sore and will never forget Christmas 1918.  It was the most dissatisfying day I ever experienced.  At night though things were a little better for the headquarter batmen had a spread, mostly from boxes they had received, combined with their rations.  The officers even tried to stop them having this good time, but nevertheless they allowed it at last.  The feed was a good one and after it we had a sing son, until the wee sma' hours of the morning.
    Two days ago we moved from Siegburg to the above mentioned village, twelve kilometres distant.  This is the farthest town inland for troops, and from here the outposts are posted to prevent a possible bit of trouble on the part of the enemy.  Their outposts are about six kilometres from ours, the intervening territory being "no man's land" where deer abound in fairly good numbers  Each day quite a number go out with their rifles with the result that venison is being dished up in the battalion.  A few fairly good sized ones have been brought in.
    Of course we have nothing definite about when we go home, but expect it will be early in the spring, perhaps by March.  Think the authorities will arrange for a quick return as the men do not relish the idea of staying here much longer.  Part of the first division expects to move back in a few days towards the coast and we (2nd Div.) move soon after.  On arrival at the base we expect two weeks leave to England, back to the unit, and then home, but the date for all this is uncertain.  It can't come too soon to suit me.

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    Although Flight-Lieut. Jno. Woods, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Woods, of Corbetton, has not yet been released from service, he has received permission from the R. A. F. authorities to take civilian work awaiting his expected discharge.  He has secured a position in the office of the Banwell Wire Fence Co., Sarnia, and went to that place recently.

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    Pte. John Shattock, of Dundalk, who was overseas upwards of three years, is home.  He was twice severely wounded.
    A sentence of 15 years penal servitude, reduced by Order-in-Council to ten years, has been passed upon Pte. Elmer Joseph Weber, a son of Reeve Weber, of Neustadt, Ont., found guilty of desertion.

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    Dr. J. J. Morrow, of Arthur, has returned from three years' service in King George's Military Hospital, London, Eng.
    Flight-Lieut. Lorne Montgomery, son of James Montgomery, Back Line, Melancthon, is ill in a hospital in England.
    Mrs. S. R. Milne, Upper Hamilton, picked a primrose from her garden the other morning and sent it overseas to her son, Lieut.-Col. Milne, Officer Commanding the 19th Batt.
    Meaford citizens turned out in large numbers to welcome home Nursing Sister Vera Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Allen of that town, who was returning after over three years on active service.
    Pte. James Norris, of Arthur, arrived home a week ago Monday and was met at the station by a number of citizens of the town who extended a hearty welcome back.  Pte. Norris was one of the first in Arthur to enlist in the 153rd Batt. He transferred to a forestry unit and went overseas in that branch of the service.

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LT. M'PHERSON HOME.
    Mr. and Mrs. D. Macpherson went to Toronto on Saturday to meet their son Lieut. Donald S. Macpherson, who reached the city on a hospital train late Saturday night.  The party reached Orangeville on Monday morning, when the returned hero was given a stirring welcome by the High School students, who had marched to the depot in a body, and a large gathering of citizens.  Lieut. Macpherson is looking well and has almost recovered from the effects of the severe wounds he received while serving with the 23rd Battery at Amiens on August 8th, 1918.  A shell burst near him causing numerous wounds on his face and body.  He still has a slight limp from an injury to the thigh and the sight of the left eye has been twisted and injured, perhaps permanently.  Lieut. Macpherson wears the Military Medal, having won that coveted distinction by braver on the field. Four brothers of the Macpherson family enlisted early in the war.  Capt. John Ross Macpherson, D. S. O., the eldest, sacrificed his life in the great cause.   Lieut. Douglas Macpherson, M. C. and Lieut. Donald Macpherson, M. M. were both wounded in action.  The other and youngest brother of the four, Lieut. Ewart Macpherson, was held in England to act as an instructor in the Air Force.  The record of the Macpherson family is surely one that citizens of Orangeville should pride in.

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PTE. POWER RETURNS.
    Pte. Geo. Power and Mrs. Power arrived in town Saturday evening and are spending a few days with the former's mother, Mrs. Robert Crisp, Sr.  Pte. Power, who only reached Canada from overseas about two weeks ago, is a former Orangeville boy, but has lived in Vancouver for the last 13 years.  He enlisted in the 47th Batt. early in 1915, went overseas in November of the same year and to France in March 1916.  He was gassed in battle on July 26th, 1917, but returned to the front, where he remained until Oct. 2nd, 1918, when he was invalided to England suffering from neurasthenia.  Pte. Powers was proof against German gas and shrapnel, but succumbed to the charms of an English girl and has brought home a young bride who is now enjoying her first experiences of Canada.  Her husband laughingly describes his winsome wife as "one of the Motherland's gifts to Canada."  Pte. and Mrs. Power expect to leave for their Western home next week.

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CALEDON.
    Pte. R. S. Wellwood and Pte. Ross Elliott, two of Caledon's soldier heroes, arrived home on Tuesday, one in the morning and the other at night.  A large crowd and fife and drum band met them at the depot, whence they were escorted to the Town Hall, where they were given a more formal welcome home.  Rev. J. Burkholder, chairman of the local reception committee, presented each of the men with a handsome 14k gold medal suitably inscribed.  The soldier lads made modest responses.  Pte. Wellwood, who is accompanied by his wife and child, will spend a few days with his parents on the 5th line, Caledon, before proceeding to his home near Edmonton.  Pte. Elliott, who made his home with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Warnock for a number of years, will return to his old position with Swifts, Toronto.

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    Word has been received that Pte. Dennis Confrey, of Hanover, formerly of the old 147th Greys, but later of a Machine Gun section, has been awarded the Military Medal for holding his gun and beating back the foe when only he and one other man, both wounded, were left during the advance at Amiens.

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    Mr. John McKim had a letter last week from his niece, Mrs. A. Boker, (nee Jennie McKim), who has lived in Germany throughout the great war.  Although domicile in Germany Mrs. Boker's sympathies are still strongly with the Allies.

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G. W. V. A.
    We have been requested by Lt.-Col. J. A. V. Preston, to announce that a meeting will be held in the auditorium of the Public Library, Orangeville, on Friday evening next, February 21st, at 8 p.m., to consider the organization of a branch of the Great War Veterans' Association, for Orangeville and the surrounding district.  All soldiers who have served overseas and have been honorably discharged or are still in the service are eligible for membership and are cordially invited to attend.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Signaller Allan J. Buchanan, of Grand Valley, arrived home a week ago Monday.  While fighting near Cambrai he was wounded in the left arm by shrapnel and several small splinters lodged in his body.
    Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Park, of East Garafraxa, were in Toronto recently to meet their son, Pte. Harry Park, P. P. C. L. I., who has been invalided home.  The young soldier never fully recovered his health after being wounded in 1917 and spent many months in English hospitals..  He and his mother have gone to Vermont State to visit his grandmother, Mrs. Maselles, and may remain sometime. His health is considerably improved of late.  Pte. Park is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. John Park, Zina St.
    Pte. Fred Scott, son of Mr. Chas. Scott, of Melville Cross, arrived home on Thursday night. Pte. Scott enlisted in the Orangeville company of the 164th on Dec. 11, 1915.  He was promoted to the rank of sergeant in the 164th, but reverted in order to get to the front.  Pte. Scott went to France in April 1918 with a draft for the 116th Batt.  He was wounded by shrapnel before Arras on Sept. 4th and had the bad luck to contract the flu while in a hospital in France.  After spending nearly three weeks in the 22nd British General Hospital in France he was removed to England where he was in no less than three hospitals.  Scott left England on the Carmania on Feb. 1st and reached Halifax on Feb. 8th.  A brother, Sergt. Alvin Scott, is in France with the 38th Batt., and another brother, Pte. Harold Scott, was in Epsom Convalescent hospital in England when last heard from.

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WON VICTORIA CROSS.
Former Alton Boy Posthumously Awarded High Honor for Gallantry at Cambrai.
    Although the name of Lieut. Wallace Lloyd Algie has several times been put forward in the meagre lists which find their way into the War Office recommending the Victoria Cross, the official news that the highest honor a British soldier can win has been posthumously awarded to the gallant young soldier has just come through.
    Lieut. Algie, who is a son of Dr. Jas. Algie, of Toronto, formerly of Alton, was with the 20th Battalion at Cambrai on October 10, when he performed the gallant deed for which he earned the decoration, and he paid for it with his life.
    The official record of the brave act is given as follows: "For most conspicuous bravery and self-sacrifice on Oct. 10, 1918, northeast of Cambrai, while with attacking troops which came under a heavy enfilade machine gun fire from the neighboring villages.  Rushing forward with nine volunteers, he shot the crew of the enemy machine gun, and, turning it on the enemy, enabled his party to reach the village.  he then rushed another machine gun, killed the crew and captured the officer and ten of the enemy thereby clearing the end of the village.  Lieut. Algie, having established his party, went back for reinforcements, but was killed when leading them forward. His valor and personal initiative in the face of intense fire saved many lives and enabled the position to be held."
    In telling of this attack, Colonel Rourke, the C. O. of the 20th, who is also a South African veteran, said: "It was the nerviest thing I have ever seen."  In his words Lieut. Algie was "the man in front" at Cambria. His batman, Pte. Saunders, to whom he was deeply attached, was killed almost at the same instant as himself. Lieut. Algie's last spoken words to his men were, "Carry On."
    Although a graduate of the Royal Military College and a qualified officer, Lieut. Algie enlisted as a private in the 198th "Buffs" Battalion.  He trained at Camp Borden and was there raised to a commission. In September 1916 he went to England with a draft of officers.  He was attached to headquarters for some time, but was later transferred to the 20th Battalion. His popularity with his men is amplified in a large number of letters sent to his father, Dr. Jas. Algie, surgeon of the Hospital for the Insane. He was also president of the officers' mess of his battalion for two years.
    Prior to Cambrai he was twice recommended for the V. C. by Col. Hooper and Major Ingles, for his services at Lens and Hill 70.  An attack of trench fever kept him out of the battle of Arras.  He was a crack shot and served some time as machine gun officer.
    Before enlisting he was acting manger of the Elm street branch of the Bank of Toronto.  He was with a Vancouver branch of the bank for over a year.  The young officer was born at Alton twenty-six years ago.  His home was at 75 Dewson St. at the time of enlisting.
    Three sisters, Mrs. V. Lde, of Islington, and Misses Ada and Bessie, who is a nurse at the General Hospital, survive him.  His mother died a year ago.

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    Lieut. Paddy Pettigrew, of Lion's Head, who went overseas with the 160th Bruce Battalion, has been awarded the Military Cross for daring bravery.
    On the evening of Jan. 30th, Pte. Geo. Quick, who recently returned to Riverview from overseas, was presented by the young people with a purse of money.  A dance was also given in his honor the same evening.
    Pte. Archie McKinnon, of Hillsburg, who has been overseas for more than two years returned home a week ago Monday.  He was wounded and has been in the hospital in England for some time.  His brother, who was attached to another branch of the army, has not returned yet.  They are sons of Malcolm McKinnon.

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HONORED BY THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT
Popular Kitchener Officer Awarded the Croix de Guerre for Special Service.
    A recent issue of a Kitchener exchange states that:
    "The pleasing information was conveyed in a letter to Mrs. Frank S. Routley, Queen street, south, Kitchener, from her husband, Lieut. Routley, with the 2nd Canadian Division in Belgium, that he had just been awarded the Croix de Guerre from the French government for special service previous to the signing of the armistice.  The letter also modestly referred to the fact that Lieut. Routley had been mentioned in the report to Sir Douglas Haig on Nov. 8, three days before the signing of the armistice.
    No reference is made in the letter to the acts performed by the brave officer which won for him three distinguished honors, but his many Kitchener friends will be delighted to learn that he has thus been honored by the French and British military authorities.
    Lieut. Routley was one of the most popular officers of the 118th North Waterloo Battalion, in which he held the rank of captain.  After going overseas with the unit and ascertaining that it was next to impossible for offices of his rank to go to France he reverted to the rank of lieutenant and was attached to the Communication Corps of the 2nd Canadian Division, with which he has been identified during the last two years.
    In the advance toward the Hindenburg line Lieut. Routley was actively engaged with the Canadians, and was approaching the city of Mons when the armistice was signed.  There are a number of the former 118th boys with him, who played a magnificent part in the advance made by the Canadians.
    Lieut. Routley was formerly manager of the Kitchener branch of the Bell Telephone Co., and his expert knowledge of telephones and wiring has been of inestimable value to the headquarters staff, with which he has been attached.
    Mrs. Routley is receiving the congratulations of her many friends upon the honor achieved by her gallant husband."
    Mrs. Routley is a daughter of Mr. T. F. Reid, First street.

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    F. S. Chadwick, of Toronto, recently returned from overseas, has been engaged to re-organize and take charge of the Elora band.
    Knox church, Owen Sound, has just completed a whirlwind campaign for funds for a new organ to be installed as a memorial to the men of the congregation who gave their lives in the great war.  Almost $10,000 has been secured, including a gift of $1,000 from the late Joseph Raven, who was a member of the congregation.

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    Mrs. W. J. McLellan, of Shelburne, is desirous of obtaining any information concerning her son, Pte. Ernest W. McLellan, who was reported killed in action in August last, and about whom no further official word has been received.
    Mrs. Robert Jennings, R. R. No. 3, Owen Sound, received the sad news recently that her son, Pte. Robert Lynden Jennings, a well known Keppel young man, had passed away at No. 1 Casualty Clearing Hospital at Bonn, Germany, as the result of pneumonia, following flu.

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    Two legs and a hand lost in the service of his country is the record of Pte. Wm. Batchellor who returned to Owen Sound recently.
    Lieut. S. A. McKelvie, of the C. A. V. C., has returned home from the officers' convalescent hospital and has opened an office in Rosemont.

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    Chatsworth band has been reorganized for the purpose of giving returning soldiers a fitting welcome.
    Many people in Alliston favor the establishment of a hospital as a memorial for the soldiers, and an effort will be made to interest the whole district surrounding the town in the project.
    Teeswater council has decided to put up a monument to the men from the town and township who have fallen in battle.  It will be erected in front of the Carnegie library during the old boys' reunion week to be held July next.
    Listowel has the memorial question settled.  F. W. Hay, M.P.P., has presented the town with a property to be used as a memorial hospital as a tribute to the heroic part of Listowel's young manhood in the great war.

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WAR VETERANS ORGANIZE.
    A number of returned officers and soldiers met in the Public Library Auditorium on Friday night and organized a Branch of the Great War Veterans' Association.  Officers were elected as follows:
    Pres. -- Col. J. A. V. Preston.
    1st Vice-Pres. - Corp. H. Ainsworth.
    2nd Vice-Pres - Gunner J. M. Aiken.
    Sec.-Treas. - Capt. Alex. Firth.
    Committee - Lieut. J. Scott Hunter, Gunner Allan Cameron and Signaller Harry Mossop.
    Steps were taken to secure a charter from the Great War Veterans' Association.  The Branch will meet on the second Thursday evening of each month.  All returned soldiers, whether discharged or not, living in this vicinity, are invited to become members.  The Branch decided to take whatever steps were necessary to safeguard the interest of a widow, the mother of a soldier now in a hospital overseas, who was in danger of having her home sold and being turned outdoors.  A committee was also appointed to visit soldiers' homes where there is sickness.
    Briefly stated the objects of the Great War Veterans' Association are as follows:
    (a)  To perpetuate the close and kindly ties of mutual service in the Great War, and the recollections and associations of that experience, and to maintain proper standars of dignity and honor between all returned soldiers.
    (b)  To preserve the memory and records of those who suffered and died for the nation.
    (c)  To ensure that proper provision is made for the due care of the sick, wounded and needy among those who have served.
    (d)  To constantly inculcate loyalty to Canada and the Empire and unstinted service in their interests.
    (e)  To guard carefully the good name, interests and the standing of our comrades overseas, and to which they should be entitled upon their return.
    (f)  To impress upon its members that they are to continue their services to Canada as citizens the same spirit of sacrifice and loyalty which they have shown to Canada and the Empire as soldiers, and to remains as members of the Association, non-secretarian and non-partisan.
    (g)  To establish, maintain and operate clubs, club rooms, hospitals, employment and information bureaus, industrial and other schools and institutions, libraries and establishments for the benefit, promotion and advancement generally of the interests of soldiers.

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MILITARY WEDDING
    A very pretty military wedding took place at Reisley, near Bedford, England, on Monday afternoon Feb. 3rd, when Quartermaster Sergeant Cecil V. Statia of the Second Canadian and Light Horse Cavalry Division, was united in marriage to Miss Phyllis Jeakins. The groom is the eldest son of Editor Vance A. Statia, of the Dufferin Post, and Mrs. Statia, and has been through the thickest of the fighting at the front since the start of the war. We wish the young couple every happiness and a long and prosperous journey through life.

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A PROUD RECORD.
Four Sons of Mr. and Mrs. D. Macpherson Enlisted and Each Won Commission.
    Last week The Banner noted the homecoming of Lieut. Donald S. Macpherson, M. M., son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Macpherson, of this town.  A more extended notice covering the war record of the four Macpherson brothers appeared in the Toronto Daily Star about the time of Lieut. Macpherson's arrival in Toronto.  This we reproduce for Banner readers:
    Looking trim and soldiery, but, nevertheless, suffering from the effects of wounds, Lieut. Donald S. Macpherson, M. M., arrived on the hospital train Saturday night at the North Toronto station.  At Amiens on August 8, 1918, he was wounded severely in the face while serving with the 23rd Battery.  A shell bursting near him caused numerous wounds on the exposed side of his body.  A slight limp from a wound in the thing, and the partial loss of sight in one eye are tangible effects of the war upon him, while the Military Medal bears testimony as to service rendered.
    For four brothers to enlist in the early stages of the war is an unusual record.  But for all to rise from the ranks and win commissions on the field is even more noteworthy.  Where there is added to this three decorations for bravery -- well, the imagination travels back to days of knights and armor, to days when ballads declaimed heroic deeds.  Nor does it end there.  Capt. John Ross Macpherson, D. S. O., the eldest of the four brothers, sacrificed his life in the great cause.  Lieut. Douglas Macpherson, M. C., and Lieut. Donald Macpherson, M. M. were both wounded in action.  The other brother, Lt. Ewart Macpherson, might have added to the above record had he not been held in England to act as an instructor in the Air Force.  Such is the summary of the way in which one Canadian family answered the call of duty.
    The parents of these boys are Mr. and Mrs. D. Macpherson.  They are all natives of Orangeville, Ont., where Mr. Macpherson is librarian in the public library.  The father and mother were in the city to welcome home Donald the first of their boys to return.
    The record has local interest, as Lieut. Donald Macpherson, M. M., taught at Annette Street School before enlisting in the 67th University Battery.  In the summer of 1916 he went oversea, and was then drafted to the 9th Battery.  He fought with the Canadian forces at Vimy Ridge, at the Somme, at Passchendaele, where he won the Military Medal, and at Amiens, where he was wounded.  He is a graduate of the Faculty of Education of Toronto University.  He may resume his teaching next September.
    Capt. Ross Macpherson, B. A., D. S. O., enlisted while attending the University of Saskatchewan.  He had shown ability as a leader, there, and was editor of the University publication while in his third year at the college.  He went overseas in 1915 with a draft from Western Canada to the Princess Pats, and became sergeant of the draft.  He rose steadily through the ranks until the time of his death he was acting major of the Pats.  He was mentioned in despatches by Sir Douglas Haig for memorable service.  At Passchendaele he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order, when "after a personal reconnaissance he led his company forward and surrounded and captured an enemy strong point together with its garrison, in spite of determined resistance and intense shell fire.  His energy and initiative were entirely responsible for the success of the operation which strengthened out the line for a further successful attack on the following day."  After over three full years of service in France, on the 26th day of August, 1918, he fell at Arras.
    Lieut. Douglas Macpherson, M. C., enlisted at Moosejaw, Sask., went overseas in 1915, and was drafted into the 16th Battalion, Canadian Scottish.  He won his commission shortly afterwards.  In the Somme "show" he was wounded in the arm, but after a period in England, returned to his battalion  He was awarded the Military Cross for distinguished services at Amiens.  He is at present with the Canadian Scottish in Germany.
    The youngest brother, Lieut. Ewart Macpherson, enlisted at Orangeville before attaining the age of 18.  He went overseas in the spring of 1917 with the county battalion, but transferred to the Royal Air Force.  He served many months as instructor and shortly before the close of the war he went to France.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Pte. Geo. Yokum was given a rousing welcome in the Institute Hall in Horning's Mills upon his arrival home from overseas a short time ago.  The building was filled to the doors and a number of choruses were given by the young people.  Reeve Prentice, of Melancthon, presided and addresses were given by Rev. Mr. Black, Rev. Mr. Sinclair, Dr. Gowan, Messrs. W. Messenger, John W. McGhee, Jas. Thomas, W. G. Noble and T. A. Sloan. The young soldier is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Yokum.
    Pte. J. Dougal Watson, who enlisted in the 164th Batt., returned from overseas recently.  While in France he was seriously wounded in the arm but has just about recovered from the effects of his wounds.  At the time he enlisted, Pte. Watson was only 17 years of age and was a student at Shelburne High School.

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RECEPTION FOR SOLDIERS.
    On Friday night the members of Purple Valley L. O. L. No. 84 held a reception in honor of three returned soldiers, Bros. R. J. Jeffers, W. W. Bell and Clinton Pierson, members of the Lodge, who returned home recently after doing their "bit" in France and Flanders.  The interest in the returned men and the desire to do them fitting honor was shown by the large attendance, the hall being crowded to the doors.  Past District Master T. H. White occupied the chair.  During the evening Bros. Jeffers and Bell were each presented with a handsome watch fob.  Bro. Pierson had been previously presented with a military wrist watch before leaving to go overseas.  The members of the Lodge also expressed their appreciation of the services the three brethren have rendered their country and the empire by presenting them with he following address:
                Glencross, Feb. 21, 1919.
To Bros. R. J. Jeffers, W. W. Bell and Clinton Pierson,
Dear Sirs and Brothers:
    We, the members of Purple Valley L. O. L. No. 84, take this opportunity of extending to you a right royal welcome home after fighting for your king and country in foreign lands, proudly bearing scars of the great battle for civilization and liberty.  We are proud of the work you have done and we trust you will take this as a slight indication of our appreciation.  We had the pleasure of presenting Bro. Pierson with a wrist watch before he went to the war and now we take the double pleasure of asking you, Bro. Jeffers, to accept this fob as a slight acknowledgment of our esteem for you, and you, Bro. Bell, we ask to accept a similar memento in the same spirit.  We, your brethren, hope you will live long to enjoy the rewards you have so bravely won.
    Signed on behalf of the Purple Valley L. O. L. No. 84: D. Still, Jr., W. M.; T.H. Moffatt, D. M.
    The address was read by Bro. T. H. Moffatt, Reeve of Mono, and the presentations were made by W. Bro. David Still, Jr., Master of the Lodge.  After brief responses by the three members, appropriate speeches were made by David Still, Sr., Jos. M. Island, J. M. Still and others.  The program was happily varied by violin selections by Moffatt Bros. and Messrs. Art McLean and Elgin Holmes.  Mrs. Jos. Pierson and Mrs. Elgin Holmes acting as accompanists.  Just before bringing this part of the evening's entertainment to a close all present formed a circle around the three soldiers and with hands joined sang "Auld Lang Syne."  Supper was then served by the ladies and was followed by dancing.  John Cannawin, of Orangeville, officiated at floor manager and had a capable assistant in the person of Jas. McKibbon.

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    After three years war service, two of which were spent in the trenches, Pte. Thos. Sime, son of Mr. Robert Sime, East Luther, arrived home and was given a warm reception.  Pte. Sime left ten or twelve years ago for the West, working in Winnipeg for some time and then going to British Columbia, where he enlisted with the 242nd Forestry Construction Battalion.

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ALTON
    Lieut. Otto Chantler, of the Royal Air Force, is in town and has been looking after the business of his brother, Mr. W. O. Chantler, during the latter's illness.  Lieut. Chantler saw three years active service in France, first with the infantry and more recently as an aviator.
    His Alton friends will be interested to learn of the return from overseas of Cadet R. L. Algie, of the 102nd Batt.  The young soldier is a son of Mr. Robt. Algie, of Toronto, formerly of Alton.

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REPATRIATION MEETING.
    The Orangeville Branch of the Great War Veterans' Association is arranging for a public meeting in the Opera House on Friday evening, March 7th, in connection with repatriation work.  A speaker from Toronto will be present.

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    Cadet Percy Take, a former High school student, arrived home from overseas on Monday night.  A body of High school pupils and citizens met him at the depot and escorted him to the home of Mayor Lewis, where he is spending a few days.  He is looking fine.

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LETTER FROM D. TORRIE.
    Miss Muriel Torrie has just received quite an interesting letter from her brother, Gunner Douglas Torrie, who is now on duty at Rimmel Park camp, Rhyle, North Wales.  The following is an extract from the letter:
    "I am still working in the orderly room and three of us have a room to ourselves, which is much better than in a hut.  I see a lot of the Orangeville boys now, as most of them go through here on their way home.  I met Jim Dawson, also Verral Dedrick, Dell Darraugh and Trueman Kellie.  Trueman Kellie is sick in the hospital, so Jim Dawson and I are going over to see him tonight.  There was to have been a big sailing leaving tomorrow morning, but I hear it is cancelled tonight.  Dedrick was in it, so he will likely be here for a while longer.  There are a lot of sailings going this month, so this camp ought to be cleared some time in March.  I had a letter from Stan (Cranston) a couple of days ago, and from what he says I think he will be heading for Canada before long.  I have no idea as yet when I will get away, but we are getting good grub now, and I have a pretty good job, so can't complain."

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HAVE RIGHT OF WAY.
    Speaking at a recent reception to a returned soldier in Shelburne, John Best, M. P. for Dufferin, stated very plainly that so far as any recommendation he would have to make is concerned, returned soldiers would be given first choice for any Government positions that might fall open.  "If my say has anything to do with it, don't ask me for it if a returned soldier wants it," said Mr. Best, "for I tell you right now you won't get it."

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FRAXA JUNCTION
    Mrs. W. E. Prust received the sad news on Monday evening that her brother, Charlie Evans, had died in England from Spanish influenza.  Deceased, who had served two years in France, expected to return home in a very short time.  His brother, Lieut. Leslie, arrived home only a couple of weeks ago, and another brother, Tom, got back last fall.  Mrs. Prust has gone to Sturgeon Falls, the home of the bereaved parents.

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    Orillia council has authorized the appointment of a committee to consider the advisability of holding a three or four days celebration in August, in honor of the soldier of Orillia and district.
    Sergt. W. A. Blackwell, son of Rev. W. G. and Mrs. Blackwell, of Dundalk, has arrived home from overseas.  Sergt. Blackwell enlisted in the Army Medical Corps early in the war and served in France.  He was wounded with shrapnel in the summer of 1918.  He won his stripes on the field of battle and was mentioned in despatches.  On recovery in an English hospital he got a transfer to the Imperial Air Service and was flying when the Armistice was signed.

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    According to a letter received recently, Tommy Holmes, V. C., Owen Sound, is now a sergeant in the Canadian army, the promotion evidently having been made as the result of his exceptional ability.

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REPATRIATION MEETING.
    As intimated last week, there will be a public meeting in the Town Hall, on Friday, March 7th, at 8 p.m., at which Captain E. B. Archibald, of the Repatriation Speakers' Bureau, will outline the plans of the Government regarding the re-establishment of the men from overseas in civil life, as well as some of the ways in which citizens generally can assist in that important work. The recently organized Orangeville Branch of the G. W. V. A. have the matter in hand, and have arranged an attractive musical program for part of the evening.  Messrs. Percy Harding, Russell Morrow and Fred Falconer, Misses Fleming and Browne, Mrs. Russell Morrow and the Orangeville Orchestra will contribute, the aims and objects of the G. W. V. A. will be outlined and an opportunity afforded to ask questions.  The public are urged to attend, so as to become conversant with repatriation problems. Mayor Lewis will preside.

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MORE SOLDIERS RETURN.
Four Orangeville Men Home Tuesday Evening; Met at Station by Large Crowd.
    The ringing of the town bell at 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon informed citizens of Orangeville of the homecoming of more of our gallant soldier lads. As a result of the intimation an unusually large crowd gathered at the depot to meet the Tuesday night trains.  Four men came home, namely, Ptes. Delbert Darraugh and N. W. Byard, 164th Batt. men; Sergt. "Jimmie" Dawson, who enlisted with the 95th Batt., and Pte. Geo. King, who signed up with a Muskoka Battalion.  The Citizens' Band was on hand and did its share to give the four heroes a fitting welcome back to their home town.  They were escorted to Broadway, where they were formally welcomed home by Mr. A. E. Annis of the local reception committee, the proceedings terminating with a round of hearty cheers for the men.  Darraugh, Byard and King, who are married men, were met by their wives, by whom the homecoming of their loved ones had been anxiously awaited and planned for.  The homes of the men were gay with flags and other tokens of welcome and the general reception was followed by happy gatherings at their respective homes.
    Mayor Lewis, Reeve Jeffers, Deputy-Reeve Thompson and a number of his intimate friends accompanied Sergt. Dawson to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Dawson, where he was formally decorated with the Military Medal, which was conferred on him for bravery on the field of battle.
    Pte. King, who is a son of Engineer Chas. King, was attached to a Forestry Battalion of the French army after going overseas and, being an expert electrician, was able to give valuable service in this line.  He was married in England, his young wife preceding him to Canada a couple of months ago.  The returned men are all looking in the best of health, but make no secret of the fact that they are glad to get back to Canada.
                    Signaller Trueman Kellie.
    Signaller Trueman Kellie, a former popular High School student, put one over on his many local friends by coming home quite unheralded on Saturday night, thereby giving no opportunity for the warm reception he otherwise would have received.  Kellie enlisted with the 2nd C. M. R.'s in Hamilton, in April 1916, went overseas in October of the same year and to France with the 78th Batt. in May 1917.  He took part in the show at Lens, was through both Arras battles, Amiens and the last Cambrai battle.  He was slightly wounded on two occasions and was knocked out by an exploding shell, which wrecked a dugout just as he left it. This occurred near Lens in August 1917 and he was shell-shocked so badly that he did not get out of the hospital until December.  Except for this interval Kellie was at the front until last November.  He came home on the Empress of Britain which reached Halifax on Feb. 25th.  The young soldier is staying with his mother, Mrs. Wm. Lindsay, at her home on York street.
                    Pte. A. E. Wisdom Home.
    Mr. and Mrs. Arch. Irwin, Bythia street, received a pleasant surprise on Tuesday morning when their nephew, Pte. Archy Wisdom, walked in upon them unannounced. Pte. Wisdom arrived in town Monday night, spent the night at the American and started out early Tuesday morning to look up his relatives.  The young soldier enlisted in the Orangeville company of the 164th Battalion, went overseas with his battalion and was on the fighting front in France over a year.  He was twice wounded, once in the back and another time in the arm, but has fully recovered and is looking quite well.  Five brothers of the Wisdom family enlisted and three of them are still overseas.

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    Mrs. Lewis, Third Ave., has received the Croix de Guerre, which the War Ministry of France conferred on her son, the late Flight Lieut. Harry Lewis, for conspicuous bravery.
    Pte. W. A. Browne,  a brother of Mrs. A. D. McKitrick and Miss Browne, West Broadway, arrived in Halifax on the Belgic on Saturday and reached Toronto yesterday.  He was wounded at Vimy Ridge in April 1917, spent nearly a year in the hospitals, returned to the front in the spring of 1918 and was wounded a second time a few weeks later.  His home is in Wiarton, but he was living in Edmonton when he enlisted in the Western University Battalion.

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DIED.
    HACKETT - In France, Feb. 25th, 1919, of pneumonia, Captain W. T. Hackett, C. A. D. C., beloved husband of Evelyn Carruth, Winnipeg, and brother of Annie M. Hackett, of West Toronto.

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PTE. HARRY PARK HOME.
    A right royal welcome awaited Pte. Harry Park, son of Wm. Park, of East Garafraxa, when he arrived here Monday noon.  He came over from England a month or so ago, and spent some time with his grandmother down in Vermont.  Harry was one of the first lads in this part to really recognize the seriousness of the situation, and early in 1916 enlisted in the Princess Patricia Light Infantry at Montreal.  He had ample reasons for remaining on the farm at home but the call to duty could not be denied.  Arriving in England he was soon across in France and took part in the battles of Passchendale, the Somme and Vimy Ridge.  About June he was shot through the knee, being invalided to England, and on his recovery went back to the trenches.  After only six days there he became a victim of trench fever, was again sent to Blighty where he remained until hostilities ceased.  For a long time his health has been poor but the doctors now give him great encouragement for a complete recovery.  Harry was a pupil of Grand Valley Continuation School for a time and is another to add lustre to the honor of this institution for its war efforts.  The many personal friends of the family in town and from his home district were on hand to give the young man the welcome deserved. At Carnegie Hall appropriate addresses of welcome and appreciation were given by Rev. S. Lundie and Rev. Stevenson. -- Star and Vidette.
    The young soldier is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. John Park, Zina St.

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CALEDON EAST.
    Bert McGregor, of Port Perry, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. Boyce.  Bert is a returned soldier.

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LETTER FROM SIBERIA.
    Rev. Dr. Armstrong, of Point Edward, Ont., formerly of Alton, has received the following interesting letter from his son, Ivan Linton, one of the boys who is engaged in the Siberian theatre of war:
                    Siberia, Jan. 16, 1919.
Dear Father and Mother:
    Just a few lines to let you know we have landed safely in Siberia.  We had an exceptionally rough trip from Victoria and were 17 days at sea.
    I am glad I came.  We certainly have seen many wonderful sights. How true that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.  The weather here is extremely cold, but our clothing and equipment are of the best.  The barracks are warm and the food good.  Thousands of Russian people are dying from starvation, but we are here to relieve the food situation. I will be unable to tell you of the different cities and villages.  Many features of great interest must be left out of my letters, as all our mail is censored.  Transportation at the best is poor in Siberia, and Russian mail may go regularly at times, but at other periods it may be irregular.  The city we are now in consists principally of Chinese, Japanese and Russians.  We came over on the S. S. Prostisilans, one of the blue funnel lines.  I will give you an insight of the inhabitants and their mode of living in my next letter.  Now, mother, do no worry, I will write you as often as I can.  Remember, I am perfectly well and comfortable.  Now, dear father and mother, I must close, with lots of love to you both.
                    Very sincerely yours,
                Pfm. Ivan Linton Armstrong,
    No. 3091417, A. Co., 259 Battalion,
        Canadian Rifles, C. E. F., Siberia

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PROBLEMS CONCERNING DEMOBILIZATION
Repatriation Committee Invites Cooperation of Municipalities in Its Work.
    The following is a copy of a self-explanatory circular letter that the Dominion Repatriation Committee has sent to every municipality in Canada:
                    February 3, 1919.
The Mayor or Reeve,
        Your Worship:
    The urgent problems in connection with the demobilization of our army and the re-establishment of industry on a peace basis have led to the formation of the Repatriation Committee, in connection with which I am now acting as the representative of the Municipal organizations of Canada.
    The urban and rural municipalities can play a great and important part in the problems of the demobilization period, in giving a "Welcome Home" to the returning soldier and his family, in helping the soldier to secure employment, and generally in assisting him to re-establish himself in civil life.
    In every Municipality that has sent soldiers overseas there should be an honorary committee of citizens, composed of both men and women who will assume a measure of responsibility in this important work.  There may possibly be such a committee already in existence in your municipality, if so we would like to know; if not, I would respectfully urge, on behalf of this committee, that one should be formed at once.  The functions of a "Welcome Home" committee should be as follows:
    (1)  To welcome all returned soldiers and their dependents on their arrival in your locality.
    (2)  To receive any complaints from returned soldiers and to forward them to the Department of Soldiers' Civil Re-establishment, Ottawa, for investigation.
    (3)  To help the returned soldiers to find employment.
    (4)  If at any time employment cannot be found in your locality for a returned soldier, to report particulars to the Department of Soldiers' Civil Re-establishment.
    (5)  If positions exist in your locality for which returned soldiers are not available, to notify the Department of Soldiers' Civil Re-establishment, so that men can be sent from the nearest demobilization centre to occupy them.
    (6)  To co-operate with voluntary organizations.
    (7)  To keep a general oversight over the interests of returned soldiers and their families.
    Enclosed is a post car on which are printed seven important questions.  I shall be glad if you will be kind enough to have this card filled out and returned at your earliest convenience.  I need not say that the Repatriation Committee will be only too glad to answer any inquiries which you may make with regard to those problems which come within its scope.  All communications can be sent post free.
    I am, your worship,
        Yours sincerely,
            HARRY BRAGG,
        Municipal Representative.

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    His oldtime Orangeville friends were grieved to learn of the death of Capt. W. T. Hackett, C. a. D. C., who succumbed to pneumonia in France on Tuesday, Feb. 25th. Dr. Hackett, who was a son of the late John Hackett, of Hockley, attended High School here a number of years ago. He graduated in dentistry and practiced in West Toronto for several years, going from there to Winnipeg, where he had build up a large practice. he had been overseas two years or longer.

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    Mr. R. . Jeffers, a Great War veteran, who has been visiting relatives in Orangeville and Mono, since December, left for his home at Gleichen, Alta., yesterday.  Mr. Jeffers, who was twice wounded while at the front, is a brother of Reeve C. V. Jeffers.

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MEDALS FOR SOLDIERS.
    Caledon Returned Soldiers' Reception Committee is presenting each of the returning heroes with a suitably designed 14k gold medal as a reminder of the value which their fellow citizens place upon their services and sacrifices in the Great War.  To date Mr. Russell Morrow, jeweller, has supplied the committee with over thirty of these medals.  Each is inscribed as follows: "Presented to ------ by the Citizens of Caledon for gallant services in the Great War 1914-1918."

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    Corporal Russell Gilstorf, son of Chief F. J. Gilstorf, of Mt. Forest, has arrived from overseas.  Corporal Gilstorf enlisted with the 71st Batt., and was wounded.

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    Messrs. Jas. Farnell and Clyde Gordon, of Fergus, both of whom were prisoners of war in Germany, arrived home recently.
    Pet. Duncan McAuley, son of Angus McAuley, of Melancthon, arrived home a week ago Tuesday night.  He enlisted in the West.
    Mr. John O'Brien, of Beeton, is the possessor of a souvenir of the war which he highly prizes.  It is a walking stick of bog oak, from Belfast, brought over by Corp. Ross Watson, who presented it to him.  It belonged to an Irishman who was killed in action in France, and was picked up on the battlefield.  The wood is of exceptionally compact texture, so hard that it will turn the edge of a knife.
    D. J. Reburn, of Barrie, motored across the country last Thursday to Shelburne, where he was joined by Geo. Berwick, also Sergt.-Major Beattie of Saskatchewan, their cousin who is on his return from the front, and the three came by C. P. R. and visited T. H. Reburn here. -- Markdale Standard
    Harry Brayford has sold his 100-acre farm, west half lot 16, Con. 3, E. H. S., Mulmur, to Rowland Baker, of Toronto. The latter, who is a veteran of the present war as well as the South African war, is commencing farming again with somewhat of a handicap, he having lost his left arm at Ploegstreet, in Belgium in 1915.

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    The citizens of Owen Sound are subscribing to a benefit fund of $5,000 as an appreciation of the heroism of Sergt. Tommy Holmes, V. C., who is soon returning home from overseas.
    When war was declared John Joynt, of Lucknow, pledged himself to give $1,000 a year to the Patriotic Fund as long as the war would last.  It cost Mr. Joynt $4,000 for making this statement.

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    Dr. A. R. Perry has been appointed Medical Representative for Mt. Forest, of the Department of Soldiers' Civil Re-establishment and will give free treatment to returned soldiers suffering from injuries or diseases caused by their service in the war.

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MORE SOLDIERS RETURN.
    A number of soldiers from overseas have reached their homes in Orangeville and vicinity during the past week.  Among them were Hunter Nelson, son of Mr. Geo. Nelson, of Laurel, who reached home the early part of last week, and Lee Johnston, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T Johnston, of Whittington, who came home late in the week.  Wednesday night of last week Verral Dedrick, son of Mr. Wm. Dedrick, York street, and Jack Howard, a Western man and brother of Mrs. Frank Crowe, Zina St., reached Orangeville  The Thursday morning train brought Pte. A. H. Woodland, a former 164th man and son of Mrs. Jas. Woodland, of Mono, and Signaller Geo. B. Bull, son of Mrs. Bull, 1st Ave.  Bull, who was a student at the High school here when he enlisted in December 1915 at the age of 16 years, is also a former 164th man  Pte. Wesley Connop, older son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Connop, came in on Saturday night's train.  The local men were all given rousing receptions, the local Reception Committee, Citizens' Band and a throng of citizens meeting them at the station and escorting them to Broadway, where they were formally welcomed home.

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PARTY FOR RETURNED SOLDIER AT BOLTON
    A pleasant evening was spent on Wednesday of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rawn, when their son, Leonard, gave a social party in honor of his companion, Mr. Wilfrid Haragan, who has returned from overseas minus a leg. Between twenty and thirty young men answered the call, including a few who had enlisted to do their bit in various ways.  Mrs. Rawn, who had the assistance of her neighbor, Mrs. James Cannon, received the guests on their arrival and made every one feel at home at once.  The time was spent by some recounting stories and scenes of the war, also in games of various descriptions and songs.  During the evening supper was served, the hostess and Mrs. Cannon doing the honors at the table, and the spread, to which all did ample justice, would have done honor to the best hotel.  The party broke up in the wee sma' hours of the morning after spending a night which will long be remembered. - Bolton Enterprise.
    The host, Mr. Leonard Rawn, is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson, First St.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Lance-Corp. Allan Tyner and Pte. Jas. Claydon, two Grand Valley soldiers, arrived home from overseas recently and were given a rousing welcome by the citizens of their home town.  In 1914 Corp. Tyner tried to enlist with the original 4th Batt., but was rejected as being too young.  Nothing daunted he went to Parry Sound and while still in his teens joined up with the 162nd on Feb. 18th, 1916.  He got to France in short order, saw some heavy fighting there and on May 24th of the following year celebrated Empire Day by stopping a piece of German steel with his shoulder.  It was only a slight wound, however, and he was soon back in the trenches again.  Corp. Tyner left France on Jan. 7th last, so did not spend much time in England before sailing home.  Pte. Claydon went overseas for the first last summer.

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CARD OF THANKS.
    Pte. G. W. King and wife wish to thank the Town Council, Reception Committee, citizens and the ladies of the I. O. D. E. for the splendid reception they gave them.  It was a surprise and a great pleasure to be welcomed back home again like this and we appreciate what you have done for us very much.
    Yours sincerely,
PTE. G. W. KING AND WIFE

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REPATRIATION ADDRESS.
    A deeply interested and closely attentive audience heard Capt. E. B. Archibald, a returned Y.M.C.A. officer, discuss Repatriation Work and Problems in the Opera House on Friday night. The speaker paid a high tribute to the qualities of the Canadian soldier, stating that to know him and the way he faced his duty was to respect him, and eventually to admire and love him. There was not another soldier in uniform anywhere who is the equal of the Canadian citizen soldier.  The main business of repatriation organization was to reabsorb the returned men into the industrial and business life of the country.  One important aim was to educate the Canadian people to give the returned man a chance and to educate the men so that they will measure up to the positions they intend to fill.  Capt. Archibald emphasized the value of social and recreational activity, which he said proved one of the most effective aids in brining men whose nerve s had been affected back to normal.  If people were genuinely patriotic, now was the time to show it in their attitude toward the men who were returning from the war. Orangeville and other communities had a great responsibility and a great duty to perform in the matter of the physical training and development of the young, for the physical standard of Canadian manhood had been lowered by the reason of the war.  The speaker was severe in his denunciation of the so-called sports who used the constructive part of a young man's life, prostituting his physical powers for money and then cast him aside when he was no longer able to further their mercenary ends.  Boys should be educated as to the proper value of clean, athletic sports and their proper place in their life plan.  Capt. Archibald advocated the formation of a Citizens' Repatriation League in Orangeville and suggested that it should be made representative of all existing local organizations.  Temperance people, he contended, had not finished their work when they banished the open barroom.  The hotels should be everywhere replaced by social centres, where men could meet for social recreation and produce tea, coffee and other refreshments.
    Mayor Lewis presided.  A delightful musical program was provided, the numbers consisting of a piano duet by Misses Browne and Fleming.  Solos by Mrs. Russell Morrow and Messrs. Percival Harding and Wm. Clowes, and a cornet solo by Mr. Russell Morrow.  Miss Brown and Miss Ruth Shaw acted as accompanists.

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ALTON
    The citizens of Alton gave Lieut. Andrew W. Dods a rousing reception on his arrival home from overseas a week ago Thursday morning.  Members of the Oddfellows Lodge, the school children and a large number of citizens were at the depot to meet the train and gave the young soldier a hearty welcome.  A number of gaily decorated autos headed the procession that escorted Lieut. Dods from the station to the village and thence to his home.  Lieut. Dods, who is a son of Mr. J. M. Dods, enlisted with the 234th Peel Batt. over two years ago and has been in England and France for the greater part of the last two years.  Mr. and Mrs. Dods went to Toronto, where they met their son, who was accompanied by his sister, Miss Dorothy Dods, of Branksome Hall, Toronto.  Another sister, Mrs. Macdonnell, of Goderich, was also home for the week and was accompanied by her husband, Dr. Macdonnell and their baby son, Jack.

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SETTLEMENT OF SOLDIERS.
    The plan of the Dominion Government for the settlement of soldiers on land includes the purchase of land by soldiers, with the Government's financial assistance and supervision, wherever the soldier desires to locate on approved land suitable for the purpose.
    The operation of this plan awaits the passing of the necessary legislation by Parliament.  In the meantime, steps are being taken to ascertain the location of suitable land in each district of Ontario in which the soldiers may desire to locate, in order that the land may be immediately available when the legislation is approved.
    An advertisement is being inserted in local papers in each district calling for tenders to sell to the Soldier Settlement Board suitable land.
    The object of the Government is not only to settle soldiers but to increase agricultural production by bringing under cultivation land not now producing or inadequately farmed.
    The land which will be approved by the Soldier Settlement Board for purchase will be land of high agricultural quality and reasonable value and of such a character that the settler will have a reasonable chance, from the products of the farm, to earn subsistence for himself and family and repay the loan which is extended over a long term of easy payments.
    While the demand for such locations at the start will be very moderate, and no large turnover of lands is expected, advertisement has been made widespread as it is desired to have on hand in the office of the Soldier Settlement Board in Toronto a small approved list of suitable locations in each County or District of Ontario, which could be placed at the disposal of the soldier who decides to locate in a particular district.
    The Board desires to pay very strict attention to each case to the relation between the capital investment and the estimated productivity of the farm, in order that the settler should not be over burdened by undue capital debt.  Very great care is therefore to be exercised in the selection by soldiers of farms of appropriate cost and productiveness.
    The plans for the ascertainment of suitable land in Ontario will be supervised by the Board with, it is hoped, the active participation of district representatives of the Provincial Agricultural Department, also with the patriotic co-operation of County representatives and representative farmers qualified to advise the Board and the returned solder as to the merits of each agricultural proposition which is tendered by the Board.
    The purchase price will be fixed by the Board in each case only after it has been inspected and valued by the Board.

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    A memorial window, which has been placed in the church in honor of soldiers who fell in the Great War will be dedicated in St. James' church, Caledon East, next Sabbath.
    Mr. Alden S. McGowan, a member of the 164th Batt., who returned from overseas a few weeks ago, is opening a gent's furnishing store in Grand Valley.  he has leased the store in the Hopkins block, lately occupied by Mr. W. G. Morrow.

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    Signaller Trueman Kellie and Gunner Alan Cameron, two recently returned soldiers, gave interesting recitals of their overseas experiences at a largely attended meeting at St. Andrew's Y. P. S. on Monday night.  The addresses of the two young men were followed with the closest attention.  Miss Ruth McGuire presided and the program included a solo by Miss Elsie Dods and a pianos solo by Miss Louise McGuire.

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    Mr. Leslie Evans, who has just recently returned to Canada after spending three years overseas, spent a few days last week as the guest of his sister, Mrs. W. Prust.

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    Sergt. Robt. Hastilow, a Grand Valley member of the 164th arrived home recently.  He walks with a decided limp, from the effects of a wound in his leg caused by a bursting shell.
    Geo. Hargrave, a young married man of Artemesia township, was arrested by order of the military authorities, on a charge of desertion.  An officer took Hargrave to Toronto to stand his trial before the military tribunal.

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    Capt. Russell Gordon, who recently returned from France, has been given the appointment of Bailiff of the First Division Court of Owen Sound.
    The death is announced of pneumonia, in the 20th General Hospital, Camiers, France, of Thomas Harold Hill Bevan, on Tuesday, Feb. 18th, Captain of F. Battery, 4th Canadian Machine Gun Corps, and son of Canon and Mrs. Bevan, All Saints' rectory, Niagara Falls, Ont., formerly of Shelburne.
    Pte. Frank Maguire, of Grand Valley, who arrived home a week ago Saturday, enlisted with the Irish Fusilers in Toronto, in 1917 when only 16 years of age, going across to England the same year and getting to France in February 1918 and was wounded at Arras in August last when a shell burst rather close to him injuring his shoulder and badly shattering his nerves.

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    Chief Smith, of the Guelph fire brigade, is making a test of one of the gas masks used at the front by the British and Canadian troops.  It is his opinion that these masks will be suitable for smoke prevention for the firemen, and will take the place of the expensive smoke helmets now used for this purpose.

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SIGNALLER G. B. BULL.
    Signaller G. B. Bull, whose arrival home from overseas was briefly noted in last week's Banner, is the only son of Mrs. Bull, 1st Avenue.  He was a High School student here and only 16 years of age when he "joined up" with the Orangeville Company of the 164th in December, 1915.  He went overseas with his battalion in April 1917, to France with a draft of signallers in March 1918, and served with the Signal Section of the 1st Batt., C. M. G., until the end of last August, when he was obliged to enter one of the military hospitals in France for an operation.  Signaller Bull was on the Arras front most of the time while in France and went through the big battle at Amiens on August 8th.  He sailed home on the Belgic and reports a very fine voyage.

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NORMAN A. WELWOOD.
    Pte. Norman A. Welwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Welwood, 5th line, Caledon, who arrived home from overseas recently, crossing the Atlantic on the Empress of Britain, enlisted in the 116th Battalion in Toronto in February 1916.  He went overseas in July of the same year, crossed to France in the autumn and was wounded by a rifle bullet through the leg at Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917.  He returned to the front in March 1918 and was severely wounded in the back and thigh by shrapnel at Arras on August 25th.  He was removed to the 54th Imperial Hospital at Boulogne and thence to the 3rd Canadian General in the same city where he came under the care of his brother, Capt. (Dr.) T. R. Welwood.  Pte. Welwood was bedfast for four months or longer.  It was thought at first that he had a slim chance of recovery, but he is now quiet well again and expects to be able to resume his former vocation after a few months at his old home in Caledon.  A brother, W. J. Welwood, was killed at Passchendaele on Oct. 30th, 1917, and another brother, Capt. (Dr.) T. R. Welwood, to whom reference has already been made, is on the staff of the 8th Canadian General Hospital in Boulogne.

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PTE. D. CARROLL HOME.
    Pte. Dalton Carroll, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Carroll, of Erin, formerly of East Garafraxa, arrived home quite unexpectedly a few days ago.  Pte. Carroll enlisted with the 71st in 1915 and after drilling at London and Chatham, went overseas in 1916. On arriving in England he was transferred to the 73rd Black Watch, and in France was with the 13th Batt., with which he saw some heavy fighting, receiving his first baptism of fire at Kemmel Hill, in Belgium.  he was in the battles of the Somme, Vimy Ridge, Hill 70 and a number of other battles and skirmishes, being wounded twice, but returned to the firing line each time after he had recovered, and was at Lens and Passchendale.  During a short leave he visited Ireland, where he found his mother's people.  After returning to France again he was attached to a Casualty Clearing Station, where he remained until the end of the war.

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TO RECOGNIZE THE SERVICES OF SOLDIERS
    At the meeting of the Town Council on Monday night Councillor Parkinson brought in a motion paving the way for some suitable recognition of retuned soldiers and their services either in the form of a banquet or some other suitable entertainment.  The motion introduced by Mr. Parkinson invited the cooperation of the Citizens' Reception Committee and a committee of the recently formed Orangeville Branch of the Great War Veterans' Association.  It read:
    "Moved by Coun. Parkinson, seconded by Coun. Gillespie; That a committee of the Great War Veterans' Association and the Reception Committee for Returned Soldiers be invited to meet the Mayor and Council at as early a date as possible for the purpose of arranging a banquet or some other recognition of our returned soldiers."
    This is a step that should meet with the hearty approval of our citizens and we trust that the matter will be pressed vigorously.

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SALEM.
    We are glad to welcome home another of our soldier boys, Mr. Arthur Woodland, who arrived on Thursday last.

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A MEMORIAL SUGGESTION.
    It has been suggested to us that a maple or an oak tree might be planted for each soldier who fell, bearing a plate with his name.  We notice that St. Thomas will do this as part of the memorial work in that city.  One hundred and twenty-five English oak trees were ordered and will be planted this Spring in one of the parks.  Each tree will bear the name of a hero and the particulars of his death.  If this was applied to Fergus the trees might be planted on one of our principal streets or in one of our excellent, but undeveloped park sites.  The difficulty with the first is that every street in town might claim the privilege.  The other would be a step towards making one of those parks that the Council is always just going to do something about, but never manages to get it done.  The scheme of a beautifully lighted street might be applied to St. Andrew street, but we would like to see that done anyway, without the soldiers being an excuse, and no doubt that matter will be attended to his year. -- Fergus News Record.

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A SOLDIER'S LEAVE.
Lieut. Stan. Cranston Sightseeing in Edinburgh; Interesting Descriptive Letter from an Orangeville Boy.
    The following is part of a letter received recently by Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Cranston from their son, Lieut. Stan. Cranston, while on leave in Scotland:
    We are still in Edinburgh.  Have been here all week, but intend leaving for Glasgow tomorrow.  We have certainly had some time since leaving camp on January 10th.  From camp we went up to London, remained there till Sunday evening when we went to Washington Inn, where we met a number of fellows we knew in Canada.  Just after I wrote last Sunday afternoon, there was one of the finest concerts that I have ever attended - a violinist, a tenor and three or four lady singers.  The man was magnificent and the ladies were splendid.  Then Charles Dickens' son gave us a talk on his father and recited a couple of extracts from some of his father's books.
    Sunday night we caught the 10.15 train for Edinburgh.  Of course all the sleeping berths were occupied so we just had to sit up and sleep on the seats.  It was not a very pleasant ride as we were travelling from 10.15 Sunday night until 8 a.m. Monday, when we landed in Old Edinburgh.  We made straight for the American Officers' Club (the address of which we had received from one of the boys before leaving camp), and speaking of Scotch hospitality, well, we struck it at the door and inside of ten minutes were enjoying a good breakfast, which by the way consisted of real Scotch porridge, etc., etc.  A room was then prepared for us and we went up and slept until one o'clock (lunch time), after which we began to look things over.  We discovered that the club was a very large building, formerly occupied by Sir John Finley, but has been fitted up for officers' quarters and it sure is fine.  In the afternoon we went over to see some relations of the chap I came up with. We intended staying only a few minutes as they are fairly old people, but old as she was, the lady made us a wonderful tea and of course we stayed on.  Then one of the boys came in.  He is in the army, but on leave, so we sat and talked for hours, in fact we didn't leave till almost 11 p.m., and the following day the boy took us around the city (or part of it).  Up Calton Hill, from the stop of which one can get a splendid view of the city, but that day being rather misty, we were unable to see very far.  However, he informed us that on a clear day the country could be seen for sixty miles around.  Nelson's monument is right on the top.  From there we went down to Holyrood Palace, the old Royal palace where Mary, Queen of Scots, lived.  Her bed and room are still on exhibition there.  After exploring the palace as far as possible, we then went up to Edinburgh Castle.  This is away up above the city and also affords a fine view.  Most of the rooms of interest, however, were locked, so we were unable to see the contents.
    Just across from the parade round is a row of apartment houses.  The first contingent were quartered at the castle in the first days of the war and a large number of the officers' wives lived in the apartments.  A moth after the first contingent left for France, every one of these women were left widows.  The Scotch certainly suffered and I think they are about as loyal subjects as King George was.
    On Wednesday afternoon one of the Y. M. C. A. men took a party of us out to the Firth of Forth to see the fleet.  Hundreds of warships of all kinds are stationed there.  The "Queen Elizabeth" was one of the first we recognized.  The "Glorious," a big cruiser, was in dry dock, so we went down underneath it.  There were hundreds of men at work on it.  Then we were taken aboard the cruiser "Courageous."  This cruiser is over 800 feet long and carries four of the monster 15-inch guns, besides a large number of smaller guns and torpedo tubes.  We were all over the ship, one of the officers explaining everything as we went along, and after a pleasant two or three hours spent thus, we wound up by having afternoon tea (on board).  The naval chaps are simply splendid.
    It was after dark when we returned and as we crossed the Forth bridge, it was a wonderful sight to see all the ships on both sides of the bridge lighted up.  It looked like a regular young city.  The bridge is a wonder in itself, having taken 5,000 men night and day for seven years to erect it (picture enclosed).
    Thursday afternoon we went to Leith and there saw a boatload of returned prisoners of war from Germany.  They all looked fine and not as though they had been starved and beaten, in fact they looked quite the reverse.  They came off the boat, had a wash and sat down to a hot meal, and you know it really was wonderful the way the women fed those chaps.  Why they were hardly seated before they were served.
    Yesterday we went to see an exhibition of naval pictures, sketches showing a little of the glorious work the British navy has done in this war.  In the afternoon we went for a walk around the Salisbury crags, also another hill on top of which is Arthur's seat.  It must be five miles around these hills.  At the far side is the small but beautiful Loch Dennixon and also the village of Dennixon.

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    Lieut. C. J. Harper, son of Dr. and Mrs. Harper, of Alliston, has arrived home from overseas.
    Capt. Roy C. McCort, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. McCort, of Albion, arrived home from overseas a few days ago.  He was given a hearty welcome home by members and friends of the McCort family.  Capt. McCort served in the Artillery.

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    Orangeville Branch of the Great War Veterans Association will hold its first annual meeting in the Public Library on the second Thursday of April.
    Pte. F. H. Short, a Mono boy who enlisted with the Simcoe county battalion at Alliston early in the war, ha been given an honorable discharge from the army and is back to civilian life.  Pte. Short succumbed to the charms of an English lassie and has brought home a winsome bride. For the present the young soldier and his wife are staying with Mr. Peter McMullen near Relessey.

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    Dr. W. S. Aitchison, of the Canadian Military Medical Service, and Mrs. G. S. Clark, both of Toronto, were the guests of their brother, Mr. J. A. Aitchison, and Mrs. Aitchison over the week-end.
    Sergt. Jos. Smith, of Stonewall, Man., and his mother, Mrs. John Smith, of Albion, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Patterson for a few days recently.  Sergt. Smith has just returned from overseas.

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TROOPER MENARY HOME.
    Trooper John A. Menary, of Toronto, formerly of Orangeville, returned to Canada on the Carmania a few days ago.  Trooper Menary has served with the 4th C. M. R. since November 1914, and was in most of the important battles.  He was wounded twice, invalided home in November, 1917, returning to France with the Canadian Railway Troops in March, 1918, rejoining his old battalion.  Trooper Menary, who worked on the "case" in The Banner office for a number of years, saw his first active military service in the second Riel rebellion in 1885.  He is also a veteran of the South African war.  Menary is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Menary, of Orangeville.

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ORANGEMEN HONOR RETURNED MEMBERS
    The officers and members of Mono Britons L. O. L. No. 259 held a largely attended box social in their hall on Friday night.  An exceedingly pleasant feature of the program was the presentation of a suitably engraved gold locket and charm apiece to Bros. Arthur Woodland and Norman Welwood, two members of the Lodge who recently arrived home after doing their "bit" overseas.  The presentations were accompanied by the following address:
                    Orangeville, March 14, 1919.
To Bro. Art Woodland and Bro. Norman Welwood:
    We, the members of Mono Britons L. O. L. No. 259, have met here tonight to welcome you back to your lodge room once more and also to spend a social evening with you before you again take up the threads of your respective civilian careers.
    We are glad to be given this privilege and hope that this may prove an enjoyable evening to you.  We are proud of your record and also of those other brethren (some of whom will not return) who went forth from this lodge to endure the untold privations and hardships and to give their lives if need be in order to "make the world safe for democracy," and to uphold those ideals which have always been the basic foundations of the principles of the Orange Order.
    We would ask you, Bro. Woodland and Bro. Welwood, each to accept these slight tokens of our appreciation, not for their intrisic value, but rather as an expression of our feelings.
    We would hope and pray that, wherever your future lots may be cast, success may crown your efforts and that the sunshine of God's richest blessings may always rest upon you and yours.
    Signed on behalf of the Brethren:  Chas. Crombie, Geo. Holmes, I. Hammond, Thos. Henry.
    W. Bro. Chas. Crombie, the Worshipful Master, occupied the chair, Bro. Lorne White read the address and Bros. I. J. Hammond and T. J. Henry made the presentations.  After brief responses from the two returning heroes, appropriate addresses were made by a number of the members.  A delightful program of music, recitations, etc., was also provided.

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LETTERS HOME.
Young Canadian Bandsman Tells of His Duties in Germany; George Presley was in March from Mons to German Border.
    Mr. Thos. Presley, East Broadway, has received the following overseas letters from his nephews, Will and George Presley, sons of Mr. and Mrs. James Presley, of Alton:
Dear Aunt and Uncle, --
    Just a few lines to let you know that I am still O. K. and having a good time.  We have a full band again except that our bandmaster went on a two weeks' pass to England and we don't expect him back at this late stage of the war.  We are sending for our old bandmaster, who came over from Canada with us, but was not able to get over to France, because he was much too stout.  He weighed about 250 pounds.  I hope they will let him come now that the war is practically over.  We have a good time in the band, just playing for guard mount each day, then a concert for the troops once or twice a week and the officers' mess once a week.  We are attached to Canadian Corps. Headquarters and play a mess or a dance for them once in a while.  We have plenty of time to ourselves to see the sights of the towns and cities near where we are stationed.  Bonn and Coln are two of the finest cities I have ever been in.  The buildings are very fine, built very strong and look well.  I hope all are well in Orangeville.  This leaves me the same as usual.  With love to all, from your loving nephew,
                                WILL.
                    December 23, 1918.
Dear Uncle, --
    I should have written sooner, but I have not been writing very much of late.  I was waiting for more news, but new sis hard to get as we do not get any papers except the Canadian Record, and that only gives some of the news that is cabled over from Canada.  We have been at this town for over a week now and expect to stay here for a couple or three weeks longer and then go on another march.  We walked from Mons nearly to the German border.  It was nearly 90 kilometres or a little over 55 miles.  We were five days doing the distance  The roads are very hard on the feet as they are all made of stone about half the size of the head.  We each had to carry our overcoat in a roll on the top of the pack, and our blanket, gherkin and other cleaning stuff in our big pack, with the rubber sheet on the outside of the pack.  We had our equipment, 55 rounds of ammunition and our gun and believe me that is quite a load to carry.
    We expect to march back again in about a month and from then on we will be demobilized as they desire.
    I don't know where Will is now as I have not heard from him lately.  I saw him at Valencienne's when the armistice was signed.  I was certainly glad to see him.  He was still playing first clarinet and he can play pretty well.  I was over to where he was and heard the band play.  They have a very good band.  I did not try to get in the band as I was brought over as an infantryman and I was going to do my share.  I am just as glad I did as I have come through safely so far.  The Battalion went in the line twice since I joined them.  I had a letter from mother saying that Pearl Bellas was dead.  It was a shock to me.  Aunt Annie will feel awfully lonesome without her.
    This flu is an awful disease.  It is not bad here.  It has been checked for a month and there are practically no cases in our battalion at the present time.  I think the inoculations we got were what kept it in check.  I hope you are well in Orangeville.  I expect we will be home in April or May.  I hope we do at any rate as I have seen enough of this part of the world.  I wish you and Aunt Hannah a Happy New Year.
        From your nephew,
                -- GEORGE

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Sergt. Norman Hutchinson, son of W. J. Hutchinson, of Albion, has been granted the Military Medal for his brave conduct at the battle of Passchendaele as leader of his platoon and his heroic efforts in attending to the wounded.
    Among the Orangeville boys who returned from overseas recently was Signalling Instructor C. W. Connop, of the 18th Canadian Service Battalion, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Connop, First Ave.  Signaller Connop went overseas with the 126th Peel Battalion in August 1916.  He went to France in November of the same year, serving nine months with the 18th Batt.  He was wounded in July 1917, was returned to England and after convalescing returned to France for the second time in October 1918.  He remained at the front until after the armistice was signed.  Upon his arrival home Signaller Connop was given a rousing welcome by citizens and the band, and was conveyed to his home in an auto by Deputy-Reeve Thompson.  A number of his relatives and friends tendered him a warm welcome at his home, were a bounteous supper was served.  The house was prettily decorated in honor of the homecoming of the young hero.  The decorations included a large bouquet of beautiful flowers from the Daughters of the Empire.  An enjoyable evening was spent in music and other amusements, the gathering dispersing about midnight.
    A pleasant gathering was held in Black's Corners Presbyterian church on Monday night at which Ptes. Fred Smith and William Chapman, two recently returned soldiers, were presented with an appreciative address and a safety razor apiece.  Mr. Fred Hammond presided, Rev. J. A. Ross, of Waldemar, read the address and Mr. John Scott made the presentation.  Short speeches were afterwards made by a number of those present.  A dainty lunch was served by the ladies before the gathering dispersed.

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    Sergt. Elwin Jamieson of Flesherton, has purchased the Patterson House barber shop in Owen Sound.

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MORE SOLDIERS RETURN.
    Four more soldiers arrived home on Monday, namely Sergt. W. J. Jeffers, a brother of Mr. C. V. Jeffers, Reeve of Orangeville, Pte. Robt. Allen, son of Mr. Robt. Allen, Church street, Pte. Leslie Sawyers, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Sawyers, West Broadway, and Pte. Oscar Conley, son of Mrs. Thos. Smith, 2nd line, west, Caledon.  The heroes were given a rousing reception by the Citizens' Band and a large concourse of citizens who cheered them to the echo as they alighted from their train.

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    Lieut. Don. S. Macpherson delivered an excellent address on "Citizenship and Overseas Conditions and Experiences" at St. Andrew's Y. P. S. meeting on Monday night.  Mr. R. Fairbairn presided and Miss Edna Coulson contributed an appreciated piano solo.  The meeting was well-attended.

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    Spr. Harry White, has received his discharge and has been appointed to his former position as assistant at the C. P. R. station in Mt. Forest.
    Pte. Gordon Anderson, son of Wm. Anderson, of Keldon, returned home recently.  He was attached to the 2nd C. M. R. and was at the front fourteen months.
    Miss Esther Kleist, formerly of Markdale, now of 18-20 Falls Street, Niagara Falls, N. Y., has a war souvenir in the form of a photo of herself, lost in France by a friend -- found by another soldier and mailed to her.

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LETTERS HOME.
Young Canadian Bandsman Tells of His Duties in Germany; George Presley was in March from Mons to German Border.
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    Lieut.-Col. D. H. McLaren has been appointed sheriff of Simcoe county.
    Pte. Hamilton, who was a former citizen of Mono township but for six years before enlisting resided in the West, enlisted in Winnipeg, with the First Field Ambulance, C. A. M. C.  He went overseas in October 1916 and spent 20 months in France.  On Sept. 2, 1918, he was wounded in the left arm at Arras.  The intervening period he has spent in England.  Pte. Hamilton is a brother of Mrs. Wm. Stewart of Shelburne.

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    Pte. Ward McGill, son of Hugh McGill, formerly of Alliston, is home with a winsome bride whom he won in England.
    Fred Stubbs, son of Jas. Stubbs of Bolton, arrived home unexpectedly from overseas on Wednesday evening of last week.
    John Allan, of the Back Line, Proton, received word of the death at Meuse, France, of his nephew, Roy Smith, of Hammond, N. Y., who was in the United States army.
    The planting of trees on the streets of Galt to commemorate the memory of the Galt heroes who fell in the great war was advocated by the Board of Trade at a meeting last week.

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CARD OF THANKS
    I wish to tender my sincere and grateful thanks to the ladies of the Lord Dufferin Chapter, Daughters of the Empire, for the beautiful flowers they presented me on the occasion of my arrival home on Saturday night.  I also gratefully thank the Chapter and the other ladies of Orangeville for the packages of comforts sent to me while overseas.
PTE. HARRY KING

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LAUREL.
    Gunner Earl Stevenson was given a hearty reception upon his arrival home from overseas on Monday night.  A large number of his Laurel friends met him at the C. P. R. depot with autos and escorted the young hero, his parents and sister to their home, where a bounteous supper was awaiting them.  This over all repaired to the Methodist church, where a large crowd had gathered to give the returning soldier a fitting welcome home  Rev. J. R. Bell occupied the chair, several selections provided by the church choir and speeches of an appropriate nature were made by Mrs. Geo. Nelson, Mrs. E. Richardson, Messrs. John Bryan, R. J. Wallace, W. R. Grosskurth, John Maltby, W. M. Maltby, of Colville, Sask., an uncle of Gunner Stevenson, and Rev. W. F. Roach.  Earl, as he is called by everyone around Laurel, made a brief and feeling reply to the good wishes expressed on all hands in which he thanked all for their kindness and expressed his joy at being once more in the midst of his home folk.  A pleasant social time was afterwards spent by everybody.  Mr. Stevenson went to Toronto, where he met and accompanied his son home.  Mr. and Miss Stevenson went as far as Caledon on the evening train and met the up train at that place.  We are all delighted to see Earl looking so well after his trying experiences and valiant services at the front.
    Mr. W. M. Maltby, who has spent the greater part of the winter with relatives here, left for his home at Colville, Sask., yesterday morning.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Corp. E. W. Statia, one of the soldier sons of Mr. V. A. Statia, editor of the Dufferin Post, arrived home unannounced on Friday night and therefore missed the reception that he would have been gladly accorded had our citizens had advance notice of his coming.
    A. J. Sutherland and Robert Cunningham, two former 164th men, arrived home unannounced on Saturday morning.  Both are Mono men.  Sutherland lived with Mr. Robt. McKim, now of this town, before he enlisted and Cunningham made his home with Mr. J. E. McMaster, Prince of Wales Road.
    Gunner O. D. McCartney, of the 33rd Battery, is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McConnell and other relatives in town on his way home from overseas.  Gunner McCartney is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John McCartney, of Emerson, Man., formerly of Caledon.
    Lieut. Bert Brinsmead, of Loverna, Sask., paid Orangeville friends a short visit last week, while on his way home from overseas, where he saw 15 months service with the Royal Flying Corps.  Lieut. Brinsmead was the guest of his cousin, Mrs. E. R. Goodeve, during his stay in town.
    A large crowd gathered at the depot on Saturday night to welcome home four of Orangeville's soldier sons in the person of Sapper W. W. Lackey, of the C. O. R. C. C., son of Mr. Sampel Lackey, who went overseas in November 1915; Pte. Harry King, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. King, Zina St., and a former 164th man; Driver Alex. Fleming, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. George Fleming, Broadway, and Dalton Gillespie, son of Mr. Jos. Gillespie, of Amaranth.  The Citizens' Band aided in the welcome and headed the procession which escorted the boys up town.  The returned heroes are all looking well, but showed signs of the harrowing experiences of modern warfare.  Alex. Fleming, who left here a mere boy, was perhaps the most changed of the lot.  He has grown much stouter and looks considerably older than when he left.  He served as a driver with the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column.
    There was a hot time in the old town on Monday night and the cause of it all was the homecoming of Gunners "Hutch" Keith, Earl Stevenson, Bert Booth and Percy Leighton, who enlisted in the 33rd Battery early in 1916.  Keith, Stevenson and Booth are former lacrosse players and it was only natural that Jimmy Armstrong, one of the fathers of the national game in Orangeville, should go to Toronto to meet his boys and accompany them the rest of the way home.  The welcome started in Toronto, grew in intensity at Caledon where a number of relatives and intimate friends boarded the train and gave the returning men a rousing greeting, and reached its climax at Orangeville, where the ringing cheers of five hundred citizens completely drowned the music of the town band.  It had been planned to have Stevenson leave the train here, share in the welcome home and then motor to Laurel where another reception was awaiting him, but the arrangement was changed, owing to the bitterly cold night and also partly out of deference to the wishes of his Laurel friends.  The 15 minutes wait here gave "Stevie" a chance to leave the train a few minutes and learn just how glad the people of Orangeville were to see him home again. The other three men were escorted to a waiting auto and driven up town, where they were formally welcomed home by Mr. D. B. Brown, of the local Reception Committee, who concluded his remarks by calling for a round of cheers, which were given with right good-will.  The boys are all looking fine and are delighted to be home again.
    Pte. Leslie Wood and Pte. Holly Simpson, both of East Garafraxa, returned home a week ago Monday night, the former going to Orton and the latter to Waldemar.

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CHRISTMAS IN ENGLAND.
Soldiers Fared Well, But Minds of Many Men Were Back Home in Canada.
    Mr. Alexander McMaster, of Snelgrove, has received the following interesting letter from Driver G. G. Atkinson, who taught school in the Mono College school for a time a few years ago:
                    Camp Borden, Hants, Eng.,
                        December 30, 1918.
Dear Alex.,
    I have intended to answer your last letter for some time now, but have always neglected to do so.  However, I will make up for it now, as I am not very busy today, although I have still many letters here which should be answered.
    Well, the Christmas season is over at last, and although there is a big difference between the Christmas at home and the Christmas in the army, yet we have had a very good time.  Our Christmas dinner was the part that is worth mentioning and the part most enjoyable to the boys over here.  The fellows certainly got their share of turkey, plum pudding, oranges, nuts and candies and I am certain there wasn't one fellow who came away from the table that day with a hungry feeling.  In fact some of the more enthusiastic chaps with large appetites ate so much that they could not find room for any supper.  There certainly was plenty of Christmas cheer floating around the camp on Christmas Day and the soldiers on the whole were well satisfied.
    Still, there were many fellows who wore a very thoughtful look all day.  Even at the dinner table, when the rest, full of the spirit and good-will that exists in every human being at Christmas, especially this Christmas, were enjoying themselves to the utmost, they could not be brought out of their thoughtful state of mind.  The result was they couldn't enter into the same spirit as the rest of their comrades.  It would be pretty difficult to try to imagine what was passing through the minds of these particular soldiers.  There are certainly many incidents in the everyday life of a soldier, which would occasion them having such a thoughtful mood come over them, but we would be pretty safe in saying that the main subject f their thoughts was "Home."  The Canadian soldier, especially if he has been over here any length of time certainly realizes the world of thought suggested by the word "Home."
    I expect that everybody in Canada will have a satisfied feeling now that the war is over.  We don't realize it yet, as we are still soldiering and will likely be for five or six months yet.  It won't be long before they will start to demobilize the Canadian Corps at the front.  The First and Second Contingents expect to be sent home some time in February or March and they are the ones who are longing for a sight of Canada, the land of the maple, again. Two, three or four years of war, as the case may be, has certainly been a heavy strain on these men.  I met my brother on Dec. 10th, the first day I arrived in Bordon and have been having a good time with him.  He is a cadet here at Bordon and was taking out a commission in the Canadian Field Artillery.  He will not finish his course, however, and will likely go back to Canada as a cadet.  He certainly was looking well and had not been wounded at all, but was in the hospital once for two weeks with the trench fever.
    I have certainly been traveling around the southern part of England since I arrived here.  I have been at Trensham Pond Camp, Witley, Winchester, Bordon, and I expect to move to some other camp tomorrow. I liked Winchester better than any other camp I have been in.  The city of Winchester is noted for its ancient and historical buildings.  Winchester Cathedral, which is the fourth largest cathedral in the British Empire, is surely a wonderful building.  Then the Hospital, Abbey and Castle are certainly fine buildings and carry with them a history worth remembering.
    I guess I will close as my letter is getting long and you might fall asleep before you finish.  When I get back to Canada I will be glad to look you up.  Remember me to the rest of the family.  I remain,
    Yours sincerely,
            G. G. Atkinson

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    At a public meeting of Blyth citizens it was unanimously decided to erect a memorial hall in commemoration of Blyth soldiers who fell in battle.  Work on it will be started almost immediately.

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    Brantford has started a movement for a national memorial to Canadian nurses who died on duty with the overseas forces.
    Invitations were issued by the mayor and council of the town of Brampton to the returned soldiers and their friends to attend a banquet in the parlors of the Excelsior rink on Tuesday evening, April 8th.

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    Acton has decided on Park Entrance Gates for a soldiers' memorial.
    Col. Wm. McLean, of Port Hope, was found dead in bed at Huntsville while on a business trip.
    Chatham presented a life interest in a home to the parents of the late Corp. Harry Garnett Bedford miner, who won the Victoria Cross and Croix de Guerre.  The home was completely furnished and provisioned by the I. O. D. E.
    Maganetewan Public School will have two bronze tablets, one bearing the names of those who made the supreme sacrifice, the other bearing the names of the soldiers serving the empire, and the Women's Institute will place the photos of the men in the school.
    Dr. G. C. Creelman, president of the O.A.C., Guelph, stated that new buildings to cost close to a quarter million dollars would be erected at the O. A. C. this year. These include a new boys' dormitory, which will be erected on the campus, $150,000; addition to MacDonald Hall, to accommodate 15 more girl students, $25,000; new apiary building, $15,000, and a memorial hall in memory of the O. A. C. students who were killed during the war.  This latter building, which will have a public lecture room and chapel, will cost about $40,000.  Between 600 and 700 O. A. C. students enlisted and of this number over 100 paid the supreme sacrifice.

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CALEDON.
    Seaman Thomas J. Glassford was tendered a very hearty reception on Monday night last.  He was presented with a medal in recognition of his services in the Great War and in a neat speech thanked the committee and the people of Caledon for the reception and the medal which he said he would ever hold dear.
    Pte. Geo. Phillips, who has been taking treatment in Toronto Military Hospital, is spending a few days with Caledon friends.

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HOME-COMING OF THE 20TH BATTALION
    There will be a general meeting of the ex-members of the 20th Battalion at the Central Y. M. C. A., College street, Toronto, on Thursday, April 17th, for the purpose of making arrangements for the home-coming of the Battalion and the formation of an Association.  Lieut. H. W. Clarke, of 35 College street, is acting as secretary.

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ALTON.
    Two of our soldier boys arrived home unexpectedly last week in the persons of Howard Johnston, son of Mrs. John Gabriel, and Fred Martin, son of Mr. John Martin.  We are glad to have them back again.
    Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dods and their party, consisting of Lieut. Andrew Dods, Misses Edith and Margaret Dods and Miss Grace Barber, arrived home from Florida on Friday night.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Corp. Maurice Ferguson, a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ferguson, of Amaranth, who was twice wounded in action in France, arrived home about ten days ago. Pte. Ferguson enlisted in the 164th Batt., but was transferred to a Machine Gun unit after going overseas.  He went to France in September 1917.
    Sapper Jack Brawley, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brawley, Margaret street, received a hearty welcome from the Band and citizens of the town on his arrival home on Friday night.  Jack, who is a tall, athletic chap, has grown quite stalwart since he donned khaki and looks the picture of good health.  He enlisted with the 56th Canadian Engineers and went overseas late in May of last year.  He was sent to France very shortly after he reached England and was on active service until the suspension of hostilities following the signing of the armistice.  Brawley is a railwayman and before he enlisted was employed as a brakeman on the Orangeville-Teeswater branch of the C. P. R.

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    Wiarton High school is to have a war memorial that will be lasting, ornamental and useful.  It is to take the form of a school library, composed of books recommended by the Department of Education.  Proper cases and shelves will be supplied and an honor roll of students who enlisted will be inscribed on the fixtures.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Pte. Harry J. Pickering, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Pickering, of Shelburne, formerly of Orangeville, arrived home from overseas last week.  Pte. Pickering came over on the Regina, which reached Halifax a week ago Sunday.
    Signaller Reg. Charters, youngest son of Sam. Charters, M. P. for Peel, arrived home a week ago Saturday.  He went to France in 1916 with the 45th Battery recruited among the University students, and spent three years with the guns.
    Pte. Cecil Reid, a 164th Battalion man, arrived home a short time ago.  Pte. Reid is a son of Mr. Geo. Reid, of Vancouver, formerly of Orangeville.  Before enlisting he made his home with his mother's people, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tansley, of Amaranth.
    Pte. Alex. Snider, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Snider, of North Amaranth, is among the recent arrivals from overseas.  Pte. Snider was transferred to the 1st C. M. R.'s after he reached England and participated in a good deal of the heavy fighting last summer.
    Pte. Ord Cornett, son of Mr. R. J. Cornett, ex-Reeve of Melancthon, arrived home last week.  Pte. Cornett enlisted in the 147th Greys, but was transferred to the Pioneers and went overseas in June 1916.  He served in the Railway Construction Corps in France and Belgium.
    Pte. John Brawley of Grand Valley, got a rousing reception on his arrival home a week ago Saturday night.  Pte. Brawley enlisted in the 164th, was promoted to the rank of sergeant, but reverted in order to get to France with the 116th.  At Cambrai in September he was wounded in the right arm, which entitles him to wear a gold stripe.  He was laid up with rheumatism at Halifax on his way over and also had another attack in England.
    Dr. A. E. Lemon, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Lemon, of Caledon, is now a Major in the allied army of occupation in Germany.  Dr. Lemon, who is with the medical service, earned his promotion by his good work at the front.  He is Surgeon of the 125th Infantry in the 32nd Division, composed of two Michigan and two Wisconsin battalions.  Before he enlisted Major Lemon was practising medicine in Sault Ste. Marie.  Dr. Lemon is a graduate of the Orangeville High School.
    Ptes. Wm. Rayfield and Ernest Reilly, two Grand Valley members of the 164th Batt., arrived home a week ago Saturday.  Pte. Rayfield was drafted to the 116th and saw a good deal of heavy fighting last summer.  He was gassed during July, but made a rapid recovery in one of the French hospitals.  Pte. Reilly was one of four sons of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reilly, of East Luther, who donned the king's uniform.  Two of his brothers, Ptes. Austin and Wilbert, made the supreme sacrifice on the field of battle.  The other brother, Pte. Harvey, was rejected just before the 164th left Hamilton for overseas.
    Driver Larmour McFee, of the 33rd Battery, a young man well-known in Orangeville, arrived home from overseas about April 1st and is now enjoying a respite from military life at his home in New Liskeard.  Lord Dufferin Chapter of the Daughters of the Empire forwarded McFee a bouquet of flowers on learning of his arrival in Canada.  In a letter to Mrs. E. R. Goodeve, with whom he formerly boarded, the young soldier expresses his grateful thanks for his thoughtful remembrance and promises to visit Orangeville in the near future for the purpose of renewing old acquaintanceships with his many friends here.  While in town Gunner McFee was machine operator with The Banner.
    Capt. Geo. Endacott, one of the soldier sons of Sheriff and Mrs. H. Endacott, arrived home on Wednesday night of last week and was accorded a rousing welcome by the citizens of Orangeville assisted by the Citizens' Band.  Capt. Endacott, who is the oldest son of Sheriff and Mrs. Endacott, enlisted in Vancouver shortly after the beginning of the war.  He trained with the British Columbia Horse at Valcartier Camp in the autumn of 1914 and went overseas with the First Canadian Expeditionary Force.  He was wounded at the battle of Festubert in May 1915.  His injuries were server and kept him in the hospital for a year of longer.  One of his arms was partially disabled and on this account he was not allowed to return to the firing line, but was appointed supervisor in English hospitals, a position which he continued to fill in a satisfactory manner until shortly before he left England to return to Canada.  Two younger brothers are still engaged in active service in France. Capt. Endacott looks well considering the serious character of his wounds.  He will visit his parents here for a short time before leaving to resume his civilian duties in Vancouver.
    Sapper Clarence Washington, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Washington, of Farmington, arrived in town on Monday night and was accorded a hearty reception by his friends, the Citizens' Band and a large gathering of townspeople, who met the train at the depot.  The young hero was escorted to the home of his sister, Mrs. Jos. Dermott, Broadway, which was gaily decorated with flags and bunting in honor of his homecoming.  Supper was served here and was followed by an extremely pleasant social time.  Later on Sapper Washington was driven to his parents' home at Farmington, where another warm welcome awaited him.  Washington enlisted in the 218th Battalion in Edmonton in May 1916, went overseas in February 1917 and crossed to France a few weeks later.  He spent the most of the time he was in France with a Construction Battalion.  He was slightly gassed during an action and also spent three months in a hospital in England from the effects of an injury to one of his feet.  He arrived in Toronto on Sunday night.  The young soldier looks well, but like the great majority of the boys who have returned is glad that is all over.

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    Pte. W. A. Browne, who returned from overseas about a month ago, is spending a few days with his sisters, Mrs. A. D. McKitrick and Miss Browne.  Miss Mary Browne, of Toronto, accompanied her brother from the city and spent the week-end with her sisters.
    Pte. C. A. Madill, son of Mrs. P. C. Madill, James street, arrived in town on Tuesday night and was given a warm welcome by his relatives and the few friends who had learned of his homecoming.  Pte. Madill is a former Alton boy, but went to the West about ten years ago.  He enlisted with the 175th Batt. in Calgary in June 1916 went overseas in October of the same year and to France with a draft for the 50th Battalion in January 1917.  He went throughout a lot of hard fighting without receiving even a scratch, but had the hard luck to get gassed in the last battle in which his battalion was engaged a few days before the armistice.  He was in  a hospital for over six weeks, but has made a rapid recovery and is now as well as ever.  Pte. Madill expects to spend a month or longer here.

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    Col. Pearkes, of the 116th, says that not one of his battalion is bringing back a bride from overseas.

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    Blyth citizens have unanimously decided to erect a Memorial Hall in commemoration of Blyth soldiers who fell in battle.

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    A branch of the Great War Veterans' Association has been organized in Fergus.
    Pte. Roy Hesp, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hesp, of Bolton, arrived home from overseas on Tuesday evening of last week and was serenaded by the band at his home.
    Sergt. Charles E. Snell, M. M., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Snell, of Albion, arrived home last week and was given a hearty welcome by his relatives and friends.  Sergt. Snell has been doubly lucky.  He won the Military Medal at Recourt in the attack on Cambrai and also won an English bride.  Mrs. Snell arrived a few weeks ago.  Sergt. Snell went overseas with a Kingston Battery in 1915.

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CARD OF THANKS.
    I wish to tender my sincere and grateful thanks to the Daughters of the Empire for the beautiful flowers they gave me on my arrival home and also for the many parcels of comforts forwarded to me while I was overseas.
    PTE. A. J. SUTHERLAND.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Spr. Bert Coleman, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Coleman, of Alton, arrived home from overseas last week.
    Sergt. G. O. May, a son of the late W. J. May, of Mono and West Toronto, has arrived home from Dallas, Texas, where he was engaged in the military aeroplane service.  Sergt. May enlisted from Detroit and spent a few days visiting his mother, who is taking care of Mrs. John Bailey, before returning to that city.
    Pte. Walter Camplin, of Beeton, formerly of Orangeville, arrived home from England recently.  He had been on active service nearly three years, going over with the 75th Battalion, and spent about two years in the trenches.  During an engagement of the 60th Battalion he sustained shellshock.  After recovering he returned to the firing line with the Canadian Engineers and was in France when the armistice was signed.
    Pte. Alex. Saunders, an Orangeville soldier and a former player on the Dufferin lacrosse team, was a cot case on the hospital ship, Araguaya, which arrived at Portland, Maine, a few days ago.  Saunders, who has a wife living in Orangeville, was wounded about eight months ago, receiving a broken thigh bone, a fracture below the knee and several minor injuries. Altogether he was hit in seven places.  He has been in different military hospitals ever since and is now in the Dominion Orthopoedic Hospital, Christie St., Toronto, where he is making satisfactory progress.  Alex. expects to be able to visit Orangeville and his parents in Durham before very long.
    Pte. Geo. McAuley, D. C. M., of Corbetton, arrived home last week.  McCauley was one of the first six to enlist at Shelburne, in August, 1914, went overseas with the first contingent, in the 4th Battalion, and had been more or less in the thick of things ever since.  He got his Distinguished Conduct Medal at the second battle of Ypres, 23rd of April, 1915, when he was the only one of the men of two machine gun crews of the battalion to come out alive, and brought his machine gun out safely with him.
    Charlie Morrison, another of Orangeville's gallant soldier sons, arrived home on Monday night, accompanied by two comrades, Ptes. Murray and Mongrove, of Teeswater.  The trio were given a rousing welcome, the Citizens' Band assisting in the reception.  They were escorted to Broadway where the band played a few numbers and the local Reception Committee extended them a formal welcome home, the proceedings terminating with a hearty round of cheers.  Morrison enlisted in the 153rd Wellington Batt. in November, 1915, and was subsequently promoted to the rank of lieutenant.  He went overseas in July of the following year, reverted to the rank of private to get to the front and crossed to France with the 4th Ammunition Subpart in November 1917.  He remained at the front until the end of the war and had the good fortune to come through the fighting without even a scratch.  "Charlie," as he is called by all his friends, is looking the picture of good health, but like the rest of the boys is glad to get back to Canada.
    Corp. Harry C. Delaney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Delaney, John street, arrived home from overseas on Saturday night.  The Citizens' Band and a large number of citizens met the young soldier at the depot and gave him a hearty welcome, the band afterwards escorting him to Broadway where he was given a fitting welcome home on behalf of the Reception Committee and citizens.  Corp. Delaney enlisted with the 34th Battery, C. F. A., in August 1915, immediately after the commencement of the war. He went overseas three weeks after he enlisted and trained in England until December of the same year.  He was then transferred and went to France with the Motor Transport.  He had only been in France a short time when he was gassed at Passchendaele.  After his recovery in 1916 he was attached to a Motor Machine Gun Section.  Corp. Delaney received his first wound near the end of 1917.  He had two very fortunate escapes from injury by bursting shells during 1918.  In each case he was the only man in his unit who escaped without injury.  The young soldier remained over in Toronto a few days with his mother, who has been under the unfortunate necessity of undergoing no less than three serious operations in the General Hospital.  Mrs. Delaney is now getting along nicely and it is expected that she will be able to return home in the course of a couple of weeks.

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    Mr. Jas. Gibbons, a returned soldier living on Centre street and family moved to Peterboro this week.

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CALEDON.
    Ptes. Ernest Stuckey and Toney Zeck arrived home on Tuesday last and were given a rousing reception and also received the medal which our reception committee are investing all our returned heroes with.

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    Major W. Monds, of the First Canadian Railway Troops, a former Caledon East boy, returned to his home in West Toronto a few days ago.  Major Monds first donned the khaki in December 1915 and went overseas in August, 1916.  He has had some very thrilling experiences while engaged in keeping the lines of communication complete from Canada's defenders.  Fortune smiled upon him, for he has come back unscathed from the war.

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PRESENTATION TO RETURNED SOLDIERS
Returned Men Honored in Mitchell's Methodist Church on Wednesday Evening last.
    A very pleasant event took place on Wednesday night last when a large number of the friends of Pte. Norman Welwood and Signaller Arthur Sutherland met in Mitchell's Methodist church to show their appreciation of the services these young soldiers rendered their country during the recent war.
    A short program of music and readings by Rev. Laycock, a recitation by Frank Giddings, and speeches from a number of the church members preceded the presentation.
    Each young man was presented with a suitably inscribed hymn book and a bible, each book engraved with the name of the owner.  A suitable address was read and a delicious luncheon was served and the people dispersed after giving three cheers for the returned men.
    Mitchell's church is presenting all the returning men from her church similarly as each return.  Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McKim, who were gladly welcomed by the friends of their former church.

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    The flag on the Owen Sound town hall was flown at half-mast in honor of Major Charles Gordon, eldest son of Town Clerk and Mrs. Chas. Gordon, of Owen Sound. Major Gordon died in Regina after an attack of influenza at the age of 39 years.

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    Mr. H. F. Ainsworth spent Saturday in Shelburne in the interests of the Great War Veterans Association.

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IN MEMORIAM.
    COURTNEY - In proud and loving memory of our dear son and brother, No. 928802, Pte. W. J. Courtney, who made the supreme sacrifice, "Somewhere in France," April 5th, 1918:
Servant of God, well done!
  Thy glorious warfare's past,
The battle's fought, the victory won,
  And thou art crowned at last.
Soldier of Christ, well done;
  Praise by thy new employ;
And, while eternal ages run,
  Rest in thy Savior's joy.
        Sadly missed by father and Mother

You stood at your post like a soldier brave.
  You answered your country's call.
You sleep far away in a hero's grave,
  For your country's cause you did fall.
Honor's crown is thine, dear brother,
  You have joined the glorious band
Who gave their lives for freedom,
  And the dear home land.
You were a loving brother,
  A pal both kind and true;
A better friend never lived.
  Your equals were but few.
        Gone but not forgotten by brothers.

Some day we shall see him and know him;
  And rejoice to know he is night,
Our wonderful soldier brother,
  Who was not afraid to die.
        Fondly remembered by his sisters.

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    Driver Harry Howson, of Arthur, arrived home recently and was given a hearty welcome by many of his old friends.  He went overseas with a Toronto Battery and served for six months in France.

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    A week ago Tuesday Signaller Weir McCulloch arrived in Grand Valley having spent a fortnight or so with his parents in St. Catharines, and was accorded a good reception.
    Flesherton village council will present medals to each of their returned soldiers.  They will meet a committee of Artemesia township council to arrange a special day to make the presentations.
    Gordon A. Scott, who served overseas in the 67th Battery, C. F. A. and who recently returned from France, has been appointed as Superintendent of the Ontario Government Employment office, which has just been opened in Perth.
    Dr. Peter McGibbon, Muskoka, was informed by General Mewburn in the House of Commons that one Canadian soldier had lost his sight of both eyes, and 74 for the remainder of their lives would be compelled to remain in bed.  Most cases of this type, he said, were the result of gunshot wounds of the spine, with resulting paralysis.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Pte. Clinton Lee, son of Wm. Lee, Adjala, arrived home a week ago Saturday night.  He had considerable experience in the firing line and lost a leg.  His many friends were pleased to see him back again.
    Pte. Walker Scott, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Scott, of Erin, arrived home on Saturday morning, April 12th.  Walter enlisted in 1917 with the Hamilton Mounted Rifles but when overseas was attached to the 8th Reserve Battalion.
    Pte. R. L Neate, of Laurel, whose arrival home from overseas is reported elsewhere in The Banner, served in five different units after going to England.  He also saw service with the Fort Garry Horse in France.  The young soldier's parents live in Ireland and he has three brothers with the Imperial Army.
    Pte. Joshua Williams, who arrived home recently, was in the employ of Mr. Wm. Norris Fines, of Granger, before he enlisted.  He went overseas in July of last year with the 87th draft of the Machine Gun Corps from Niagara-on-the-Lake.  he did not get to France but spent some time in camps at Aldershott, Seaford and Rhyi.
    Sapper John Lewer, another of the soldiers, who arrived home recently, was employed with Geo. Torrance, lot 24, Con. 4, Amaranth.  He enlisted in 1915 with the 123rd Royal Grenadiers and went overseas in the summer of 1916.  He was transferred to the Engineers in France.  For some time he served with the stretcher bearers.  He was twice wounded.
    Pte. Fred L. Ratz, a 164th Batt. man, who arrived in Shelburne last week, was employed with Wm. Smith of Mono township, near Primrose, before he enlisted.  On the way home from England he contracted an abscess on his right eye and had to have the same lanced on board the train from Halifax.  He served in France with the Canadian Forestry Corps.
    Mr. D. McBride, who was on the staff of the local branch of the Bank of Commerce about seven years ago, is spending a few days with friends in town. McBride went overseas in the autumn of 1915 and only returned to Canada in 1918.  He was severely wounded in the thigh and has been in a hospital in London until recently.

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BERT BOOTH VICE-PRES.
Orangeville Man Elected to Second Office in Ontario Amateur Lacrosse Association.
    Bert Booth was elected First Vice-President of the Ontario Amateur Lacrosse Association at the annual convention in Toronto on Good Friday.  Booth is a lacrosse player of many years standing, but has been playing at the serious game of war in France for the last two years or longer.  Before the war he played goal for the Dufferins and had won the reputation of being one of the best net guardians in the province.
    The complete list of officers is as follows: Past President, F. C. Waghorne, Toronto; President, W. J. Westwood, St. Catharines; Hon.-Vice-Pres., Brig.-Gen. Gunn, D.S.O., Toronto; 1st Vice-Pres., B. Booth, Orangeville; 2nd Vice-Pres., A. G. Davis, Brampton; Sec. J. E. Dundas, Toronto; Treas. J. Labatt, Toronto; Councillors, L. Smith, Toronto; L. A. Betts, Peterboro; E. Sullivan, Toronto; W. Hancock, Owen Sound; H. Halpin, Sudbury; T. E. Spiers, Mt. Forest; L. Robinson, Collingwood; W. Whitty, Stirling; F. Jacobs, Toronto; W. Clapper, Aurora.

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MONO MILLS.
    A very pleasant event occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lee, of Adjala, on Tuesday evening, April 15th, when a large number of the friends and members of St. John's church gathered together to welcome home Trooper Maurice Lee and Pte. Wellington Speers.  Rev. A. C. McCallum in a few well chosen words expressed the warm welcome that is such a pleasure to express these times as the boys return, and called on Mr. John E. Jackson to read the following address:
To Maurice Lee and Wellington Speers:
    Upon the event of your return home and resumption of civil duties we, your friends and fellow church members, are assembled to welcome you.  We thank you for the part you played in helping to win the war.  Although you were not privileged to witness much of actual warfare overseas, yet you willingly responded and underwent the necessary training with all its irksome monotony and you were prepared to suffer for your county.  We appreciate your services and we thank your parents and family for the period of anxiety they underwent on your behalf.  It has meant a great deal to them.  We are glad to welcome you back and believe that you will be stronger and more broadminded men because of your recent experiences.   
    Will you kindly accept this signet ring as a mark of our appreciation of your services and respect for your character.
    Signed o behalf of St. John's church members.
    Mono Mills, April 15, 1919.
    Miss Helen McManus and Miss Pearl Stork made the presentation.  Speeches, music and lunch, served by the ladies accounted for a very pleasant evening.

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CALEDON EAST.
    The town bell rang the other day in honor of the homecoming of two of our gallant soldier lads, Burnett Davis and Jack Hanna.  We are glad indeed to have the boys come home again after their victorious conflict with the Hun.

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ALTON.
    Pte. William Parker arrived home on Saturday night.  He spent three years and seven months in a German prison camp.  He worked during that time in salt petre mines.  He knows the Hun and something of his treatment of British prisoners.

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LAUREL.
    Richard Neate returned to Laurel from overseas on Saturday.  We were all pleased to see him. "Dick" had been wounded, but is quite recovered and looks fine.
    It is expected that quite a number of Laurel boys are coming home on the Olympic and Carmania.  Among those looked for are Har? Cooney, Ernest Richardson, Russell Woulfe, Frank Gibson and Orton Walker.
    Mr. and Mrs. Harris and Miss Morrow spent the week-end at Dundalk.  Miss Morrow's brother, Andy, returned home from overseas on Saturday night.

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REV. F. ELEY RESIGNS
    During the service in St. Mark's church on Sunday night, the rector, Rev. F. Eley, announced his resignation and intimated his wish to be relieved of his pastoral duties as soon as possible. The resignation came as a surprise to the greater part of the congregation and the announcement was received with general regret. We understand the decision is due to Mr. Eley's desire to go to England as soon as possible for the purpose of visiting his mother, who is in very poor health. Mr. Eley's father lost his life in a German air raid during the war and this sad circumstance has naturally made him more anxious to visit his other parent. We understand that Mrs. Eley will accompany her husband to England. Mr. Eley came to Orangeville last September as successor to Rev. A. H. Howitt, who left Orangeville to accept an appointment as rector of St. Thomas' church in St. Catharines. Mr. Eley was curate of St. Thomas church for three years before he came to Orangeville.

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    The name of Capt. Gerald Preston appeared in the list of officers who arrived from overseas on the Olympic this week.  Col. Preston went to Toronto on Tuesday night to meet his son.
    Mr. Hutch Keith, who returned from overseas a few weeks ago, has gone to Toronto to take a position as head dispenser with the Medical Department of the Army Pensions Board.  Keith graduated from the College of Pharmacy shortly before he enlisted.

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    Flight Lieut. V. G. H. Phillips and Mrs. R. J. Mills, of Shelburne, were guests of their cousin, Miss Gladys Ewing, over Easter.
    Mr. Harold McArthur, a 164th man who returned from overseas a few weeks ago, left on Tuesday morning for London, Ont., where he has accepted a position.
    Mr. and Mrs. Jack Maguire, of Hamilton, and their nephew, Edward Slavin, who has recently returned from overseas, were guests of Mrs. Hugh Maguire and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Robinson, Zina St., over Good Friday.

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    The Soldiers' Aid Society of Flesherton tendered a fine banquet to the boys who have returned from overseas on Good Friday evening, in the High School.  There were sixteen returned men present.
    Gunner Jack Ashton, formerly of Amaranth, who enlisted in the artillery in Toronto in June 1915, and later went overseas, arrived in Shelburne a week ago Saturday evening.  Gunner Ashton served in France with the 8th Howitzers and received a shrapnel wound in the head previous to the signing of the armistice.  He has been visiting his former employer, Samuel McVanel, of Amaranth, since he came home.

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    At Mitchell, Ont., an old lady, Mrs. W. B. Mills, 87 years old, was at the station to welcome her grandson from the war.

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    Orangeville Oddfellows had a reception and banquet for four returned soldier members and also took advantage of the occasion to present jewels to two others who had been associated with the Order for 25 years.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Corp. Geo. McCauley, D.C.M., arrived in Shelburne on Wednesday morning of last week and was tendered a big reception on the evening of the same day.  Corp. McCauley has spent four years overseas.  He enlisted at the commencement of the war and left Shelburne on August ?, 1914.
    Sergt. Harry Wise, a brother of Messes. James and Alfred Wise, arrived home recently after three years military service overseas, and has been visiting his brothers here.  Sergt. Wise lives in Toronto and went overseas with a city battalion.
    Pte. W. T. Stinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Stinson, was given a rousing reception on his arrival home Thursday night.  The Band, a number of autos and some hundreds of citizens escorted him from the depot ? Broadway, where he was given a formal welcome on behalf of the town.  This over the young hero was conveyed to his home on John Street, ? he received a most affectionate meeting from a number of the intimate friends of the family.  Pte. Stinson is one of the few originals, who have gone through the horrors of the great war and who have come home to their loved ones in Canada.  He enlisted in the 3rd Q.O.R. on August 7th, 1914, immediately after the declaration of war.  At Valcartier Camp he was transferred to 1st Divisional Cyclists and left Canada with that unit on September 29th, 1914.  He arrived in France on February 12, 1915, and took part in the first battle at Ypres.  In May 1916 the Canadian Corps Brigade was formed from the ? 2nd and 3rd Divisional Cyclists Companies.  This Brigade was always greatly in demand for working ? and for 6 months before the battle of Vimy was kept busy sapping under the ridge.  Pte. Stinson was ? on the Somme in 1916 and was ? on the Lens front for seventeen months.  He was gassed at Cite St. ? in 1918 and was obliged to spend a month in the hospital  On Aug. 8th, 1918, his unit was attached to the infantry, being employed to do ? reconnaissance work and to act ? contact patrols.  The German retreat was then well under way and so rapidly did the Germans withdraw ? for days the patrols would not ? sight a Hun.  Pte. Stinson was on the outskirts of Mons on the night of Nov. 10th, and was with the Canadians who entered the city on the following morning.  There was great joy and much jubilation among the troops and citizens when it was learned that the armistice had been signed, the celebration cumulating in a grand ceremonial parade, followed by addresses by King Albert and Prince of Wales.  On the 17th the Canadians commenced the march to the Rhine.  Pte. Stinson spent six weeks in the city of Bonn, and also visited Coblenz, Koln, Mainz, and other places in Germany.  Our former townsman returned to England in February and sailed for Canada on the Adriatic on April 12th.  He arrived in Toronto at midnight on April 22nd, and an hour later had received an honorable discharge from further military duty.  Pte. Stinson was accompanied home by one of his army chums, Pte. Fred Mather, of Edmonton, who remained in town as his friend's guest until Monday morning.  Both young men are looking fine.
    Pte. Harry Glover, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Glover, Second St. got home on Saturday night and was given a hearty reception by his numerous friends assisted by the Citizens Band and a large gathering of townspeople who met his train at the depot.  Glover, who looks in the best of health, enlisted in the Orangeville Company of the 164th on Jan. 6th, 1916, when only sixteen years of age.  He trained with the battalion at Camp Borden and Hamilton, going overseas in April 1917 and to France in February 1918 with a draft for the 116th Batt.  he was at the front until the 28th of July, when he was taken ill with septic poisoning, which confined him to the hospital for upwards of six months.  He spent two weeks in a French hospital and was then taken to England, where he received treatment in no less than seven hospitals.  He was discharged from the last one on February 9th last and sailed for home on the Belgic on April 16th.  While convalescing Pte. Glover had an opportunity to do considerable sightseeing.  He visited a number of the larger centres in England and was also in Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland and Dublin, Belfast and other places in Ireland. Pte. Glover weighted 118 lbs. when he joined the army and tipped the scales at the even 150 when he arrived home.
    Sergt. Chester A. Bower, a Western man, arrived in town on Wednesday night of last week and is spending a month or so with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bower, and relatives in Mono before proceeding to his home.  The Band, members of the Local Reception Committee and a large number of citizens met Sergt. Bower at the depot and gave him a stirring reception.  Bower, who went West from Orangeville in 1906 was living in Castor, Alta. when the war broke out.  He enlisted with the 53rd infantry battalion in Prince Albert in 1915, trained at Sewell Camp for the summer, spent the following winter in Winnipeg and went to England in March 1916 and to France in June of the same year.  Sergt. Bower went through the war with the famous First Division and with the exception of the fighting at Hill 70 was in practically every battle in which the Division was engaged.  He was in the movement to the south-east of Arras in March, when the Division was shifted to protect points in the line threatened by the great German offensive, and later on took part in the great battles of Amiens, Arras and Cambrai, which marked three important stages in the final defeat and demoralization of the German armies.  Altho'  in some of the most bitter fighting of the war, Bower, who was with a signal section, had the good fortune to come through unscathed.
    Sapper J. E. Jenkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jenkins, arrived home quite unexpectedly on Thursday morning and therefore escape the warm reception, which would undoubtedly have been given him had word of his homecoming preceded him.  Jack is looking the picture of good health and is still carrying the happy smile that his friends remember so well in the old days when he was clerking in one of the stores on Broadway.  Our former townsman donned khaki in Toronto on March 23rd, 1915, enlisting with the Canadian Engineers.  He left for overseas on May 3rd, of the same year, and was rushed over to France, which he reached on the 25th of June.  He has been at the front right along since that time and in the whole four years was only given one seven days' leave to England.  He was twice partly buried by shell explosions at Passchendaele in 1916, but with these exceptions had the extreme luck to go through the whole show unscathed.  Jack was at Valennciennes when the armistice was signed and a few days later accompanied the victorious Canadians on their triumphant march into Germany over the Rhine.  He left Germany early in March, arrived in England on March 18th and sailed for home a few weeks later on the Olympic.
    Gunner J. Mervyn Oliver, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Oliver, of E. Garafraxa, arrived home from overseas on Thursday last.  Gunner Oliver enlisted in November 1916, went overseas in March 1917, was attached to a Montreal Battery and got into France on June 7th of the same year.  He saw some severe battles on the Western front, had many narrow escapes, but came through without a scratch.  He was within a short distance of Mons when the armistice was signed, but kept following up the Huns until they reached the Rhine.  Gunner Oliver spent sometime in Cologne, one of Germany's finest cities.  He arrived back in England on March 20th with the 1st unit of the First Division and sailed for home on the Olympic.  He stopped off in Montreal with his Battery and got his discharge in that city.  The boys were given a rousing reception in the Quebec metropolis.  Gnr. Oliver arrived in Toronto on the 24th and was met at the Union Station by a large number of his old friends.  Before he enlisted Oliver was employed on the Board of Education in the City Hall in Toronto, where his old position now awaits him.
    Sergt. J. E. Jessop, better known to his friends as "Jack" Jessop slipped home quietly on Friday night and in that way managed to dodge the town Reception Committee, the Band and the scores of friends who would have gladly braved the inclemency of the elements to assist in giving him a fitting welcome home had they known when he was due to arrive.  Jessop, who is one of the best vocalists who ever struck Orangeville, was leader of St. Andrew's church choir and prominent in local musical circles for several years prior to the war.  Although a married man with a family, he was anxious from the first to do his "Bit" for the Empire and on January 6th, 1916, finally threw in his lot with the 164th.  He was speedily promoted to the rank of sergeant, but after reaching England he voluntarily reverted to private in order to get to the front.  Jack went to France with the 2nd Battalion in April of last year and remained at the front until the end of the war.  He was through the battles of Amiens, Arras and Cambrai as well as many minor engagements and took part in the big march into Germany.  He was slightly wounded in the leg and on the back of the neck by shell fragments, but laughingly describes his injuries as mere scratches.  At any rate he did not leave his battalion from the time he went to France until he received his discharge in Kingston last Thursday morning   Jessop is looking well and reports a number of happy meetings with former musical friends and associates while in England.  Mrs. Jessop met her husband in Toronto.
    Capt. J. F. Preston, another of Orangeville's soldier sons, arrived home on Friday night after being overseas since June 1915 and in France since September 1915.  Capt. Preston, who is the older son of Col. and Mrs. J. A. V. Preston, graduated from the Royal Military College in Kingston in June, 1914, shortly before the commencement of the war.  He left Orangeville on August 4th, 1914, the day war was declared to report for garrison duty at Halifax with the R. C. Artillery.  He went overseas as aide to Gen. H. C. Thacker, Commanding Officer of the Artillery of the First Canadian Division.  Capt. Preston remained on Gen. Thacker's staff until the end of 1916, when he was posted to the 6th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, with which he remained until the end of the war.  Early in 1918 he was promoted to the command of this Battery, and as commanding officer won the Military Cross for his bravery and splendid services in the battle of Amiens.  The Battery took part in the now famous march into Germany and was stationed near the city of Cologne for some weeks.  Capt. Preston returned to Canada in command of the 6th Battery and is now home on a month's leave of absence.  His arrival Friday night was unheralded and he therefore missed the usual reception. This however did not detract from the warmth of his welcome home and the joy with which he was greeted by his numerous friends and former comrades in the old town.  Capt. Preston comes of good fighting stock and has amply demonstrated that he possesses the qualities of a first-class soldier.
    Lieut. T. R. Buchanan, of Thessalon, Ont., left last week for Porcupine to resume mining operations there after visiting his aunt, Mrs. S. J. Cruickshank, and other relatives in this vicinity.  Lieut. Buchanan saw two and a half years service overseas as a Tunneller and tells many interesting stories of the work of the Canadian soldiers underground.

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ALTON.
    Pte. John Conley and Pte. William Parker arrived home from overseas last week.  Pte. Parker enlisted in 1914, going overseas with the first contingent, and has been a prisoner in Germany for three years and eight months and has had some hard experience.  He is a brother of Mrs. Thos. King, of this village.

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PTE. S. McPHERSON HOME
    Amaranth St. became an unusually busy centre last Monday evening when a large crowd braved the inclement weather and muddy roads to welcome home another of our popular young soldiers.  Pte. Stanley McPherson.  Seldom has such enthusiasm been manifested at Amaranth Station as was in evidence when the Teeswater train rolled in to the little station on Monday evening and "Stan" stepped off looking hale and hearty in his military uniform.  Representatives of the Reception Committee were on hand and after the usual joyful greetings, Mr. Thomas Keys, a member of the Committee, called for three rousing cheers for the returned hero, three cheers for our King and finally three cheers for Premier Lloyd George.  After this Pte. McPherson was conveyed to his home where a good oldtime party concluded a most hearty reception.
    Pte. McPherson was overseas some what over a year and saw considerable service with the 15th Canadian Highlanders.  He crossed the Rhine at Cologne with his battalion, but owing to a severe attack of influenza was removed to the Base Hospital in France, and later to England.  Thus it was that he arrived in Canada a little in advance of his original battalion. "Stan" is glad to get back, but speaks most highly of his treatment while overseas and especially of the splendid work of the hospitals and nursing sisters.  He has received his discharge and will resume his duties on the old home farm.

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MONO BOY HONORED.
    A very pleasant event took place on Wednesday night, April 10th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dodds, Mono, when a number of the neighbors gathered to welcome home Pte. Milton Dodds on his return from overseas.  When all had collected they proceeded to the large double parlors and hall where Pte. Dodds was presented with a handsome  engraved locket and watch chain and an address.  The address was read by Miss Olive Holmes and was as follows:
    Dear Milton -- We, your friends and neighbors, have gathered at your home tonight to welcome you back from France and to try to express our welcome to you, not in words, but in more material form.
    We are genuinely glad to see you again in home surroundings, the more so as the dreadful slaughter of the past four and a half years has depleted our country of its young manhood and every man who returns in his full vigor is a double asset to his country.
    We feel that the hardships of army life, the experiences that you have had abroad, and the destruction you have witnessed, will be experiences which will always stand out in your memory and in so doing fit you to become a more thoughtful man, and a citizen who will stand against wrong conditions and for all that is best in your own land.
    There have been seasons of loneliness, both for yourself and for those whom you left behind, but, now that this is past, you can look back with pride upon the achievements of the past year, and feel that one year of your life has been devoted to service for your home, your country and all that stands for liberty and honor.
    That you many know how we appreciated your services, and that you may know the welcome we feel for you, we ask you to accept this locket and chain.
    Signed on behalf of your neighbors: George Woods, J. J. Crozier.
    The presentation was made by Geo. Woods.
    Pte. Dodds replied in a brief but feeling speech, which was followed by speeches by a number of the men present.  After a short program of music, luncheon was served and the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing, the guests departing in the early hours of daybreak after having spent a very enjoyable evening.

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CARD OF THANKS
    Returning to Orangeville after my arrival in Canada from France only for the purpose of visiting my people before going West again I was greatly and agreeably surprised to meet with such a splendid welcome on my arrival in my old town.  I wish to tender my deepest thanks and appreciation to all for the fine reception tendered me.  Especially do I wish to thank the members of the Daughters of the Empire for the beautiful bouquet they sent me.
        C. A. BOWER

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    Mr. A. Glover and little son, Bert, went to the city last week to meet Pte. Harry Glover on his return from overseas.
    Mr. Fred G. Tilt, of Montreal, is visiting his uncle, Mr. W. T. Tilt. Mr. Tilt returned to Canada recently on the Lapland after spending four and a half years overseas. He went over from Valcartier with the First Contingent.
    Miss Florence Crane, a graduate nurse who has just arrived from overseas after spending 18 months with the American troops in France is visiting Mrs. Will Kearns for a few days.  Mrs. Kearns and her guest were members of the same class in Detroit a few years ago.  Miss Crane went overseas with the Shirley Unit of Nurses from Detroit.
    Gunner Harry Halbert, son of Mr. Jas. Halbert, of Filmore, Sask., formerly of Orangeville, was the guest of Mr. W. E. Irvine and other friends in town over Sunday.  Gunner Halbert and his brother, Irwin, have just returned from overseas with the famous Third Division.  Their sister, Gladys, who has been overseas, is also expected home shortly and will probably spend a few days in town before going West.

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    Mr. and Mrs. Melbourne Glover came down from Owen Sound on Saturday night to assist in the welcome home of the former's younger brother, Pte. Harry Glover.  They returned home on Friday night.
    An announcement of the marriage of Miss Frarey Dodds, a former Orangeville girl, appears elsewhere in this issue.  Her husband, Lieut. Walker, who is still in Europe, is a son of Mr. A. H. Walker, General Manager of the Sterling Bank.  They were married in Toronto shortly before Lieut. Walker left for overseas with his battalion.

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ROSEMONT RETURNED SOLDIERS BANQUETTED
    An enjoyable event took place in Rosemont one evening recently when the returned soldiers of the community were banquetted by the Rosemont Club.  Four returned men were present, namely, Lieut. Silas McKelvey, Pte. Cecil Bailey, Pte. Dalton Barber and Pte. Robert McKelvey.  Almost fifty guests sat down to a sumptuous repast most daintily arranged by the young ladies in Hanna's hall.  After doing justice to the good things a toast list and program were enjoyed by all present.  Rev. G. W. Lynd filled the position of toast master. A number of toasts were honored in bright speeches.  Readings, solos and duets completed a most enjoyable program.  Before dispersing for the evening the gathering sang "Onward Christian Soldiers" and "God Save Our Splendid Men."

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    Durham is presenting each of its returned soldiers with a valuable club bag.
    Arrangements are being made for a monster celebration and re-union of all Bruce soldiers at Chesley, on June 3rd.
    Mr. Ernest Thompkins, a returned soldier has been appointed Parks Superintendent at Owen Sound.  There were seven applicants for the position.

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    Pte. Herbert McDougall, of East Luther, arrived home last week.  He was through all the fighting with the other boys and in September last received a slight wound in the hand.
    A liberal purse of money and a hearty reception were given Corp. George McCauley, D.C.M. recently returned from overseas at the home of his brother-in-law, H. C. Hamilton, at Mayburne Corner, near Dundalk.
    Mr. Robt. Densmore, of Grand Valley, is spending a few weeks at Islington to be in close touch with his son, Pte. Albert Densmore, who arrived from overseas a short time ago.  The young fellow enduring about three years of prison life in Germany was taken down with typhoid fever the day he was to leave Toronto for Grand Valley.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Sergt. N. Hutchinson, Pte. M. J. Martin and Pte. Wm. Proctor, three Caledon East soldiers, arrived home last week.  The village was decked out in gala attire with flags and other decorations in honor of their homecoming.  Pte. Russell Stewart, another Caledon East boy, who arrived about the same time, was met at Mono Road station and escorted home by a number of autos all flying British flags.
    Pte. Austin Walker, son of Mr. J. Walker, 8th line, Amaranth, arrived home unexpectedly the other morning, having returned to Canada on the Olympic.  He was overseas about eight months and went to France with a reinforcement for the 4th Battalion shortly before the armistice was signed.  He was with the battalion in its march through north-eastern France, Belgium and for sixty miles into Germany.
    Pte. W. J. M. Hall, of Jessopville, a 164th Batt. man, returned to Canada on the hospital ship, Araguay, and was in Shelburne a week ago Monday on his way to his home. Pte. Hall was transferred to a machine gun unit after he went to England.  He lost his left arm, which was blown off by shrapnel and one of his knees was severely injured.  He will return to a hospital after spending a short leave at his home.
    The local friends of Billy Blythe, the popular Belwood baseball player, will be pleased to learn that he is back in Canada.  Billy arrived on the hospital ship Araguya a short time ago.  It was currently reported that he had lost a leg, but this fortunately is untrue.  The limb, which was badly injured, is still giving him a great deal of trouble but the doctors have every hope of being able to save it.  One side of his face is still pretty black from the sand and gravel pounded into it, but otherwise he is quite bright and optimistic.

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Soldier and French Bride
    Pte. Jack Howard, a brother of Mrs. Frank Crowe, Zina St., arrived in town a few days ago with a charming French bride, who has come all the way to Canada to share the joys and vicissitudes of life with her soldier husband.  Howard came home about a month ago, got his discharge and forthwith returned to Paris to bring his wife to Canada.  The happy couple are staying with Mr. and Mrs. Crowe and other friends here for a short time before setting out for their future home in the West.  Mrs. Howard is described as very dainty and attractive in appearance.  She is bright and vivacious, but speaks English very indifferently as yet.  This handicap, however, dos not prevent her from enjoying life in Canada which she is keenly interested.

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    Pte. E. J. Heptrough, of Laurel, who went overseas with the 164th Battalion, reached Quebec on the Empress of Britain on Sunday.

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WOULD NOT BAR SOLDIER
    It will be remembered that when Mr. E. H. Glenn resigned his position as Principal of the School he was given to understand his old position would be available on his return.  A few weeks ago information came he was willing to resume his former duties, if agreeable to the Board.  Miss McIntyre, the efficient principal for the last year, on hearing of Mr. Glenn's possible early return, intimated she would not for a moment stand in the way of a man who had done his duty so nobly as had Mr. Glenn.  Her generous and sincere attitude to the Board in a rather difficult and delicate situation is greatly appreciated.  It also is to the credit of the Board that they did not forget the promise made to Mr. Glenn, who will be warmly welcomed back to town and to his former position. -- Star and Vidette.
    Miss McIntyre, whose fine attitude in the matter has won golden opinions from the people of Grand Valley is a former Orangeville girl.

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MONO MILLS.
    Robt. McCulloch, one of Connor's gallant soldier sons, who arrived home from the war recently, was given a big reception by the people of the neighborhood on Thursday night.  The young soldier, who has been overseas since quite early in the war, was presented with an address of welcome and congratulations and a well-filled purse.
    Roy Arlow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Arlow, arrived home from overseas a week ago Saturday.  Welcome back, Roy!

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AN ADJALA PRESENTATION
    A very pleasant event took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee, of Adjala, on April 25th, when a number of friends and relatives gathered to welcome home Pte. Clinton Lee and present him with a purse of $70.
    Rev. Mr. McCallum read the address and Mrs. Wm. Leggatt made the presentation.
    To. Pte. Clinton Lee, -- We, the members of the Red Cross, and your friends of the community meet this evening to express our pride in you and our appreciation of you as one of our country's representatives at the world's greatest war.  We remember you first as a small boy in our midst, then as a youth and later as a soldier who voluntarily answered his country's call.  With anxiety we read your name in the list of "wounded" and now with pleasure at your recovery, we welcome you back home.  We will always feel the deepest pride and sincerest interest in you.  Words an only half express the gratitude due our boys, who by their unselfish services have risked so much for us.  We, your friends, ask you to accept this purse as a token of our appreciation of you and may the world's greatest blessing be yours.  Signed on behalf of the Connor Red Cross, Mrs. Wm. Guest, Mrs. Wm. Leggett, Mrs. Jas. Drummond, Mrs. D. McElwain, Mrs. D. Lee.
    Rev. Mr. McCallum in a few well chosen words expressed the warm welcome that is such a pleasure to express these times as the boys return.  After the presentation there was a short programme of music.  Lunch was then served and the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing.

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    Proton Station citizens presented the returned soldiers of the place with engraved gold watches and large boxes of chocolates.

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CALEDON.
    Ptes. Earl McCormick, Ray Chamberlain and W. J. Hillock, three of our gallant soldier boys, were tendered a rousing reception on their arrival home from overseas on Saturday night.  The three men were each presented with a handsome medal on behalf o the Caledon Reception Committee and Citizens.  We are indeed glad to see the boys home again after doing their duty so nobly and so successfully.

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    Samuel Leake, a returned soldier was instantly killed at the Knechtel factory at Walkerton by being caught in the shafting.  he was alone in the engine room of the saw-mill when the fatality occurred.   He is survived by his wife and five small children.
    In Toronto, on Saturday, April 5, Grace C. Muir, second daughter of Mrs. Wm. White, Dundalk, was married to Pte. Robt. A. French, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. French, Melancthon, recently returned from overseas. Mr. and Mrs. French will reside in Toronto.
    Thursday, May 1, will be a public holiday in Galt, to commemorate the sacrifice of those who have been killed overseas.  The driveway in Jackson Park will be lined with trees and it is proposed to have the names of the fallen soldiers inscribed on boulders at the entrance of the park.

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DIED IN B.C.
    Pte. Samuel Frederick Nunn, a returned soldier, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Nunn, lot 9, con. 3, west, Caledon, died at Balfour Sanitarium, Proctor, B.C., on April 25th, in his 29th year. The remains were expressed east for burial, the funeral taking place from the home of his parents on Sunday, May 4th, at 1.30 p.m., old time. Interment took place in Boston Mills cemetery.

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    Sapper A. C. Galbraith, who has just returned from overseas, is spending a few days with friends in this vicinity.

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    Pte. Jos. Armstrong, of Mansfield, who enlisted at Shelburne and went overseas with the 164th Battalion, afterwards transferring to a machine gun battalion, arrived home last week.
    Lt.-Col. R. W. Bishop, of Owen Sound, commanding the Royal Canadian Engineers of No. 1 Military District, London, and in charge of all the engineering work performed since early in the war, has retired to civil life, and will take up private business.
    Mr. A. J. Corbett of Mt. Forest has received an order from the Glenelg Township Council for a memorial tablet to be placed in a new porch of the Township Hall.  The tablet is to be of granite.  The names of sixteen fallen heroes are to be placed in the centre of the tablet and the names of about sixty others who went overseas are grouped around these.  The cost of the tablet is to be $1,200.

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    Mayor Carter of Guelph, on behalf of the city has made application to the Minister of Militia for a big German gun, which was captured by the 16th Battery at the battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917.  it is to be hoped it may be placed in Guelph as a souvenir.
    On Wednesday night, May <should be April> 30th, Crawford's Church, 3rd line, Albion, was crowded to the door to welcome home the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Martin, who had just returned from overseas, and to present him with an address and testimonial in honor of his return.  The presentation took the form of a beautiful Bible and hymn book, subscribed for by the people of the district.  The recipient briefly thanked all present for their kind welcome and useful presents.

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CHURCH HONOR ROLL UNVEILED
St. James', Grandview, Honored Khaki-Clad Members of the Congregation.
    Last evening in St. James' church a large congregation witnessed an event of considerable importance -- the unveiling of the church honor roll.  The roll is a beautiful piece of work, and one of which any church might be proud.  It is made of oak and the carving is exquisite.  Both the designing and the carving were done by Mr. Pusey, a  member of the congregation, who showed real genius in the work  There are about 75 names on the roll, written in pen and ink in Old English script by Miss M. Mills.  Capt. Rev. C. E. Jenkins unveiled the roll and delivered a splendid sermon taking his text from Judges IV : 14.  The sermon centred on the war generally, and the men from St. James' in particular.
    During the service the choir rendered the anthem "Now the day is Over," and appropriate hymns were sung.  The collection was taken by two returned men, W. H. Bolt and Henry Blacker. -- Brantford Expositor.
    Rev. J. N. H. Mills, son of Mr. John Mills of this town, is rector of St. James' Church.  Miss Mills, who prepared the honor roll, is a daughter of Mr. Mills, and a sister of the rector.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Sergt. Harry Hunt, a 164th Batt. man, came in Monday night and shared in the welcome home.  Hunt does not live here but that did not detract from the heartiness of the reception he received.  He came to town to visit friends, with whom he is spending a few days.
    While he took part in much desperate fighting, Sergt. Jeffers had the good luck to come through it all without a scratch.  Another brother, Robert, who returned from overseas some time ago, was wounded, but has recovered and will also make his home in the West.  Since their return to Canada, the two brothers have spent part of their time visiting Orangeville and Glencross friends.  Their many friends in the East wish them every prosperity in their Western homes.  The two soldiers are brothers of Mr. C. V. Jeffers, Reeve of Orangeville.
    Sergt. Wilbert J. Jeffers, of the 2nd C.M.R.'s, who returned home about six weeks ago, and who has been spending the greater part of his well-earned holiday and rest with his brother, Mr. Frederick Jeffers, Wyndham St., Toronto, left for his former home at Gleichen, Alta., on Sunday evening.  Sergt. Jeffers was one of the first to answer the cal of the Motherland, enlisting with the Canadian Mounted Rifles, a battalion of whose members only a few are left.  He went overseas the first year of the war and took part in all the big battles during the crisis in the early part of 1915 when it looked as if the Germans might win through to Calais and the other Channel ports.
    Dr. Geo. M. Carson, who has been overseas since 1916, arrived home on Monday night and was accorded a rousing welcome by the Citizens' Band, the local Reception Committee and a large number of citizens who were at the depot to meet the train.  Dr. Carson, who was practicing medicine in the West before the war, enlisted with the A.M.C. Siege Artillery in Calgary in 1916 and went overseas later the same year.  He served at the front until the end of the war and had the good fortune to come through unscathed.  He is a brother of Dr. T. A. Carson, who also saw service at the front.  Another brother, James, was killed in action early last spring.  Mrs. Carson and their two children have made their home in Orangeville since the Doctor went overseas.  They will all return to the West in a few weeks.

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CONNOR.
    A very happy gathering took place at the home of Mrs. McCulloch on Tuesday evening, April 29th, when members of the Connor Red Cross Society and other citizens of our community met to welcome home Robt. McCulloch, one of our gallant soldier boys.  McCulloch has been overseas since early in the war and has been on active service in France since 1915.  On account of his long absence and the length of time he had been at the front his homecoming aroused an unusual amount of interest.  After the gathering had come to order, Rev. J. A. Matheson was called to the chair.  When he had explained the object of the gathering and congratulated Pte. McCulloch on his safe return to his home and family Mr. Matheson read the following address:
Pte. Robt. McCulloch,
    Dear Friend, -- A number of your friends have met here tonight to welcome you back to the homeland and to spend with you a little time in an enjoyable way.  We rejoice with all your dear ones that you have been spared to them, and that you have come safely through many of the struggles of the great war, in which so many of our bravest and best have laid down their lives.  As citizens of this community and as your neighbors and friends we are proud of the stand you have taken in the cause of freedom, of all our God given national and human rights and privileges.
    You did not deem it a sacrifice, if need be, to die for your country, for your flag and for those righteous principles that the flag represents.  All honor to the men who did their part so nobly and so well to stop the ravages of the Hun, to send him back so ignominiously to his own place and to apply to him a most drastic treatment by which the swelling of his head was so gloriously reduced.  Please accept our congratulations on your noble service and safe return, and our best wishes for your future prosperity.  Also please accept the accompanying gift as a small token of our high estimate of you.
    Signed on behalf of Connor Red Cross Society, -- Mrs. Guest, Mrs. Leggett, Mrs. Drummond, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. McElwain.
    At the proper moment, Mrs. Wm. Leggett presented Pte. McCulloch with a well-filled purse.  The recipient made a brief response, expressing his gratitude in a few short sentences.  Appropriate addresses were afterwards made by Messrs. G. Lee, J. G. Hassard and others.  Refreshments were served later in the evening and a very pleasant time was then spent in music, dancing and other amusements.

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WALDEMAR
    Mrs. Keast has returned to town after meeting her son, Sammy, in Kitchener.  Sam has seen three years service in France.  Another son, Lt. Jack, is expected home this month.

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    Hanover Great War Veterans have organized.

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G. W. V. A.
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Orangeville Branch
    The regular monthly meeting of the local Branch of The Great War Veterans Association was held in the Club Rooms over Dr. Campbell's dental office at 8 o'clock last Thursday evening.  The President, Col. J. A. V. Preston, called the meeting to order, after which the Secretary, Capt. A. Firth, read the minutes of the previous meeting.
    The following officers were the elected: --
    Pres. -- Col. J. A. V. Preston.
    1st Vice-Pres. -- Mr. H. F. Ainsworth.
    2nd Vice-Pres. -- Mr. J. M. Aiken.
    Sec.-Treas. -- Capt. A. Firth.
    Auditors -- Mr. R. Robinson and Mr. H. E. Firth
    Executive Committee -- Messrs. A. Cameron, T. J. Dawson and N. W. Byard.
    Membership Reception and Visiting Committee -- J. M. Aiken, R. Robinson and H. F. Burridge.
    Immediately after the adoption of the minutes the business on hand was taken up.  An effort will be made to establish sub-branches in Shelburne and Grand Valley.  The thanks of the Branch were unanimously tendered Judge Fisher for the interest he has shown since its organization and for the use of his pool table.  The Branch expects to have its Rooms furnished in the near future.  A Committee was appointed to look after the furnishings and to obtain several tables which one of our citizens has kindly placed at the disposal of the members.  Votes of thanks were also tendered St. mark's church and the Canadian Club for the very enjoyable time spent at the banquets which they gave to the returned men on April 22nd and 25th.  In connection with these votes an amusing bit of repartee occurred. The Secretary happened to make the remark that our good times seemed to always come at once and that it was either a feast or a famine, as it were.  Comrade Aiken arose with a smile and remarked that he had noticed that the worthy secretary did perfect justice to both even if they were only three days apart.
    Matters affecting the interests of local dependents of soldiers overseas were dealt with and the Secretary was instructed to write the corporations of Orangeville, Shelburne and Grand Valley requesting that whenever positions in their gift are open they be given to returned men.  Comrade H. F. Ainsworth was appointed to represent the local Branch at the convention of the Provincial Command to be held in Windsor on May 14, 15 and 16.  The membership of the local Branch is at present 38 -- 9 of whom were initiated Thursday night.
    After the singing of the National Anthem the meeting adjourned until May 15th at 8 p.m., when it is expected that several more returned men will be made members.  A full attendance of the members is requested at this meeting.

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    Corporal Ernest B. Keys, who went overseas as Sergeant with Shelburne Company of the 164th, arrived home recently.  Corp. Keyes saw services in France with the 116th Battalion.

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    Nearly one hundred of the neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hutchinson, Albion Township, met at their home to welcome their son, Norman, on his return from overseas.  During the evening the young soldier was presented with a handsome gold watch and a well-filled purse.

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    Capt. Cyrus Scott, son of Mr. E. K. Scott, of Palmerston, has been appointed principal of an English school at Waterloo, Belgium, with a staff of thirteen teachers.

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    Palmerston will erect a statue 14 feet high as a memorial.  It is estimated that the statue, marble tablet and other work will cost approximately $2,000.

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G. W. V. A. NOTES
    Orangeville Branch of the Great War Veterans Association held a short meeting in their Club Rooms on Thursday night.
    The President called the meeting to order shortly after eight o'clock.  After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read three new members were initiated.  They were J. E. Jessop, 2nd Battalion, L. Moffatt, 1st Canadian M. G. Battalion, and W. F. Stinson, 3rd Battalion.  This brings the number of the initiated members up to 41.
    Eleven applications were received from Shelburne and vicinity.  The Executive will go to Shelburne at an early date to initiate these men.
    The scheme to construct a Skating Rink and Swimming Pool in the town was heartily endorsed and Comrade Scott was appointed to confer with the Committee.  The Branch realizes that a Skating Rink is urgently needed in Orangeville.
    The proposed amendment to the Copyright Laws, whereby Canadian authors and composers will enjoy the same privileges in Canada as the authors and composers of other nationalities was heartily approved of.
    The proposed increase gratuity scale of 2,000 to men who served in France, $1,500 to those who served in England and $1,000 to those who served only in Canada was discussed for some time.  No resolution was passed pro or contra.
    The meeting closed after the singing of the National Anthem.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Capt. G. E. Macklin, M.C, at one time in charge of the Grand Valley platoon of the 164th, returned to Toronto recently with the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders).
    Major A. L. Burch, a former pastor of St. Andrew's Church, Orangeville, has been appointed a Chaplain of D unit of the Department of Soldiers' Civil Re-establishment.
    Wilfrid Bagnell, a Glencross boy who signed up with the 164th, arrived home unexpectedly a week ago Monday morning.  While Wilfred surprised his friends by slipping home quietly, the surprise he gave them did not detract one whit from the warmth of the welcome they gave him as soon as they knew he was back.  Bagnell was formerly in the employ of J. E. Smith & Co. and is well known in town.
    Pte. Jos. Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Armstrong of Mansfield, who enlisted and went overseas with the 164th Battalion, arrived in Shelburne a few days ago.  In England he transferred to the First Machine Gun Battalion and went to France on Aug. 28th, 1917.  In February, 1918, he was slightly gassed and was out of the lines for two weeks.  He then returned to his battalion and served until the armistice was signed.  Three days later he left with the army of occupation for Germany and crossed the Rhine, stopping at Cologne.  In January he returned to Belgium, where he spent three months before returning to England.
    Pte. Harry Whitmore, who returned from overseas recently has been spending a few days with Mr. A. Walker, of Amaranth, with whom he lived for a number of years.  Whitmore went to the West seven or eight years ago and was in Nanaimo, B.C., when the war broke out.  On the 14th of August the first day recruiting started in Canada the young man presented himself to the doctor, was passed and donned the khaki as a member of the 88th Battalion.  He went overseas with the first contingent, saw a lot of active fighting with the Imperial troops, and fortunately came through without serious injury.
    Pte. F. A. Ellis, formerly of Orangeville, arrived home on the hospital ship, Araguay, on April 26th.  He was wounded in the battle of Amiens on August 8th, 1918, and since that has been in the Alexandra and many other hospitals in England for treatment.  He has eight wounds in his body, one in the ankle being quite serious.  After spending sixteen days' leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ellis, 514 Manning Ave., Toronto, Pte. Ellis left for the Military Hospital at Whitby, where he will undergo another operation on his ankle.  Pte. Ellis is a nephew of Mr. Jesse Robertson of this town.
    The Citizens' Band and a large number of citizens journeyed to the C.P.R. station on Monday night to join in a welcome home to Sergt. W. Vanwyck, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Vanwyck.  Vanwyck enlisted with the 160th Bruce Battalion at Kincardine in February, 1916, trained in Canada for six months and in England for a considerable period.  He got to France in time to help hustle the Hun armies out of the country and saw a good deal of severe fighting while the big push was in progress.  He had the good fortune to come through unscathed and returns home looking the picture of vigorous good health.  Vanwyck is a crack lacrosse player and was a member of the Dufferins before he left his home town.
    Signaller Percy Fleming, older son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fleming, Broadway, reached town on Saturday night and was given an enthusiastic welcome home by the Citizens Band and a large gathering of citizens.  Fleming was in the service of the C.P.R. at Lacombe, Alta., when he enlisted with the 137th Battalion at Calgary in March 1916.  Three months later he was transferred to the Signal Corps.  He went overseas in September 1916 and to France with the Canadian Corps Signallers in the spring of 1918.  He served at the front until the end of the war and returned to England shortly after Christmas.  He made the home voyage on the Celtic.  A younger brother, Driver Alex. Fleming, arrived home a few weeks ago.  Signaller Fleming will spend a couple of months at his home here before leaving for the West where his old job, or something better, awaits him.
    Sergt.-Major W. D. Mercer, of Markdale, who is well-known in Orangeville, arrived home on Tuesday evening of last week.  Sergt-Major Mercer spent two years overseas and won promotion from the rank of a private to that of the highest class of non-commissioned officer.  He enlisted with the 147th Grey Battalion in the autumn of 1915.  After he had gone overseas he decided to join the Artillery, and was obliged to return to Canada in order to do so.  He was soon back in England as a gunner, got to France in 1917, where by his good work he rose from the ranks.  He was recommended for a commission shortly before the war ended and would likely have been promoted to the rank of lieutenant shortly.  Sergt.-Major Mercer is not in the best of health from the effects of gas poisoning which induced bronchial trouble.
    Albert Clarke, son of Mrs. John Clarke, Purple Hill, arrived home on Tuesday night and was given a rousing reception.  The Band, a large gathering of citizens and High School students and a number of mounted Cadets under the command of the veteran marshall, Jas. A Patterson, who also bestrode a spirited mount, met the returned soldier at the depot and escorted him to Broadway, where he was formally welcomed by Mr. D. B. Brown, of the local Reception Committee.  Clarke was afterwards driven by auto out to his home the mounted cadets accompanying him as an escort.  He is one of the few originals, who have come through the long ordeal of the war unscathed.  He is looking well and has the appearance of a man who has been thoroughly seasoned by his four years campaigning in the open.  His reply to the address of welcome was the single sentence "I was only doing my duty!"
    Flight Lieut. Stanley Cranston gave his home folk and many friends in the old town a delightful surprise when he arrived home unexpectedly by motor late on Sunday afternoon.  Stan is looking the picture of health and has not changed hardly at all since he left to go overseas.  His return is a source of joy to the lacrosse enthusiasts for he is a clever and brainy player and was a tower of strength on the defence end of the Dufferin team in pre-war days.  Lieut. Cranston enlisted with the R. A. F. in 1917.  He trained at Camp Borden, Toronto and in Texas and went overseas early last year.  He did considerable flying while overseas, and the qualities which brought him fame on the lacrosse field were fast earning him a reputation as a cool, intrepid and daring birdman.
    Pte. Donald McDougall, a member of the famous Princess Pats, is spending a few days visiting at the home of his uncle, Mr. Allen Maxwell, 2nd line, west, Caledon.  Pte. McDougall, who is a son of Mr. Arch. McDougall, of Toronto, formerly of Alton, enlisted early in the war and went overseas with the Princess Pats in 1915.  He was badly wounded in the thighs at the battle of Zillebeke in June, 1916, lay in the trenches for three hours and then was captured by the Germans.  After three weeks in a German hospital in Belgium he was taken to a hospital in Germany, where he eventually recovered sufficiently to be transferred to one of the prison camps.  He remained a prisoner for two years and seven months until the end of the war.  Pte. McDougall says he was treated fairly well in some places and very indifferently in others.  He was not subjected to any of the brutality of which we read now and again, but was an unwilling eye-witness on more than one occasion of rough harsh treatment of fellow prisoners.
    Lieut. Ewart Macpherson, the youngest of the four soldier sons of Mr. and Mrs. D. Macpherson, arrived home on Monday morning.  The young soldier was given a rousing reception on his arrival.  He was attending High School when he enlisted and the students and teachers of that institution were at the depot in a body to join in the welcome.  About sixty of the students took the south train to Melville and met the Toronto train at the station.  Lieut. Macpherson is looking fine, but expresses his pleasure at getting back to Canada again.  He enlisted with the 164th in December, 1915, went overseas with his battalion in April, 1917, transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in September of the same year and after taking a training course in the Central Flying School was retained in England as an instructor.  He subsequently joined 201 Squadron in France and spent about a month at the front prior to the signing of the armistice.  There were nine hundred airmen aboard the Canada the boat on which Lieut. Macpherson returned from England.

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    Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Aiken motored to Brampton on Sunday afternoon to meet their son, Auric, who came over on the Scotian, but who reached Toronto too late to come home on Saturday night.  On their return the party were met at Caledon by a number of local autoists who escorted them to town and then to Mr. Aiken's residence which was gaily decorated in honor of the homecoming.  The young soldier enlisted in the 164th Batt. with which he went overseas in the spring of 1917.  After going to England he transferred to a Motor Machine Company with which he went to France a few months later.  He remained with the Motor Machine Guns throughout the war, spent two months in Germany after the armistice and managed to do some sightseeing in Belgium before he returned to England.  Gnr. Aiken was through a lot of heavy fighting and considers he was lucky to escape with one wound.  he was wounded in the abdomen by a shell fragment.  It was a close call alright, but after all a miss is as good as a mile. Auric is looking fine and considers his experience has been well worth all it cost in hardship and danger.  An older brother, Gunner Jack Aiken, arrived home a few weeks ago.

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MONO MILLS.
    Pte. Harold Mills, 48th Highland regiment has returned home.  A large number of friends and neighbors greeted him with enthusiastic welcome at his home on Friday evening. during the evening he was presented with an address of welcome and a well-filled purse.
    A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dowling on Tuesday evening of last week being a reunion of the Choral Class which was being conducted by Mr. J. E. Jessop of Orangeville when the war broke out and Mr. Jessop enlisted for overseas.  Mostly all of the members of the Class were present and received a hearty welcome from Mr. and Mrs. Dowling and the few hours spent together seemed to pass all too quickly.
    During the evening Mr. and Mrs. Jessop were presented with the following address and a music cabinet:
            Mono Mills, May 13, 1919.
Sergt. J. E. Jessop,
    We gather here tonight at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dowling and family as members of your signing class to give you a Welcome Home.
    We have also met to express our high appreciation of your faithful and untiring efforts as our musical instructor prior to the war.
    Your regular attendance, your thorough and painstaking work with us as a class and the individual interest you took in each member's vocal advancement have never been forgotten.  As a teacher of vocal music you have made valuable contributions to the success of our church and social life, and you have been a great blessing to our homes by creating in us as families a love for good music.  Your careful and friendly manners have made your name a household word in this neighborhood.
    We are grateful to God for your safe return from the war, and we are proud of your noble work over there for God, King and Country.
    As an acknowledgment of both your musical and military achievements and as a token of high esteem we ask you and Mrs. Jessop to accept this musical cabinet, and we most earnestly hope and pray that both of you and your family may long be spared to render further service in the cause you love.  Signed on behalf of the Class, -- Jno. A. Vance, Austin Fagan.
    Mr. R. J. Donaldson has sold his farm on the 4th line, Caledon, to Mr. Ernie Madill, a returned soldier. We understand the purchase price to be $4500. The deal has been put through under the Soldier Settlement plan.

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CALEDON.
    Pte. Samuel J. Warnock and Signaller Elwood Faulkner arrived home on Thursday evening last and were given a most hearty welcome by the citizens of this community.  They were met at the station by a large number of friends and accompanied to Mr. Jas. Warnock's by their immediate relatives where a sumptuous repast was served to all.  At night a tremendous crowd assembled at the Township Hall where a very appropriate address of welcome was delivered by Rev. J. Burkholder, chairman of the Reception Committee, who also presented each of them with a gold medal suitably inscribed.  Mr. Burns of Port Credit, who happened to be in Caledon, gave a splendid address after which a social evening was enjoyed by all.
    Gunner Robert McCabe, who has just returned home after three years service in France, visited his sister, Mrs. Albert Smith, last week.

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SOLDIER HONORED
People of Mono Mills and Neighborhood Tender Pte. Harold Mills a Very Hearty Welcome.
    The home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mills, 7th line, Mono, was the scene of a delightful gathering on Friday night, when about one hundred of their friends and neighbors assembled to welcome and congratulate their son, Pte. Harold Mills, on his safe return from overseas.  Rev. A. C. McCallum, rector of Mono East Parish, was called to the chair and performed the duties of that position in a most happy and acceptable manner.  After explaining the purpose of the gathering Mr. McCallum called Miss Mary Dowling forward to read the following address: --
Pte. H. Mills,
    Dear Friend, --
    We have met here this evening to welcome you back into our midst after having performed your part in the Great War and after having faced on both land and sea many of the dangers with which it was associated.  Words cannot describe the joys which we experienced when we learned of your safe arrival in Canada.  We acknowledge the goodness of our loving Heavenly Father in the protection.  He has afforded you while in far away France and Germany, where you were defending the rights of human beings in the British Empire and Allied Countries, but also throughout the whole world.  We rejoice with you in the grand success of the glorious Cause in whose service you have so faithfully served.  Because you and others were ready to face hardships, danger and even death itself, Right has triumphed over Might and to-day the civilized peoples of the world are breathing freely again for their inhuman enemy has been completely shorn of his power to do harm.  Please accept the accompanying gifts as a small token of our feelings toward you.
    Signed on behalf of your many friends, -- J. A. Halbert, J. J. Betteson.
May 15, 1919
    At the proper moment Miss Edna Gallaugher made the presentation, which consisted of a well-filled purse.  Pte. Mills replied in a few modest sentences, briefly expressing his joy at being able to be home again.  Refreshments were afterwards served and the remainder of the night was then pleasantly spent in dancing and other amusements.  It was well along in the wee hours of the morn when the guests finally dispersed to their respective homes.  Pte. Mills arrived home on Sunday, May 4th.  He is looking well and speaks in interesting manner of his experiences as a soldier.   

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CALEDON EAST.
    A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mrs. James Stewart, Caledon East, when the members of the Young People's Guild of Knox church, Caledon East, met to present Russell Stewart, who has just returned from overseas, with a Bible and Hymn Book.  The address was read by Miss Beatrice Richmond, and the presentation made by Miss Alice Dunn.  The address reads: --
    Dear Russell, -- We, a few of your home associates, are gathered together this evening to welcome you back to Caledon East.  You answered your country's call and God out of his love and care has spared you to return to your parents unharmed.  Your work in future will no doubt be very different from what you of late have been engaged in, but we have every confidence that there is a great future before you, and that your many experiences will only add strength and stability to your character.  Let your aims in life always be upward and onward making each rung of the ladder a step towards something higher and nobler.
    Heights by great men reached and kept.
    Were not attained by sudden flight.
    But they, while their companions slept,
    Were toiling upward in the night.
    To-night we are met together to remember you by giving you this Bible and Hymnal as a slight token of remembrance from your church friends, and we hope that as you use this book you will sometimes think of your old home friends.

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ALTON.
    Another of our gallant soldier boys has returned home in the person of Pte. Geo. Dean, who arrived in Alton on Saturday, May 10th and was given a hearty welcome back by his numerous friends.

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    A. C. Champ, who has been in charge of the barber business in Dundalk for about a year while his son, Lorne C. has been in khaki, returned to Listowel.  Lorne is now back at his old post in the barber shop.

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    Mr. Mel Vanwyck, late of J. D. Torrie's staff, left town on Saturday night for Timmins, where he has accepted a position in a gents furnishings store. His successor here is Mr. Earl Stevenson, who returned from overseas recently.
    Orangeville Lawn Bowling Club has given all Orangeville Overseas returned soldiers the privilege of free use of the bowling greps for the present season.  Returned men who wish to bowl are asked to notify the Secretary of the Club, Mr. T. S. Parkinson.

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    Mr. I. E. Smith, of Alton, who arrived home from France a short time ago, and Mr. L. C. Smith, formerly of Toronto, now of Kingston Training Camp, spent Sunday, May 11th with their sister, Mrs. E. A. Anthistle, of Aurora.
    Mrs. (Dr.) T. A. Carson and daughter, Mary, were the guests of Mrs. Carson's mother, Mrs. John Kearns, and other relatives in town over the week-end. While here Mrs. Carson supervised the removal of her furniture which was taken to the city by motor truck on Monday.  Dr. and Mrs. Carson are taking up their residence at 200 Howard Park Ave.

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    On Friday, May 16th a very enjoyable evening was spent at the home of the parents of Pte. John Mulhall in South Proton where his many friends assembled to welcome him on his return from overseas after spending nine months in active service in France and Belgium.  During the evening he was presented with a purse of gold.

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    It is planned to call a meeting early this week to organize a branch of the G. W. V. A. in Dundalk.
    For using disloyal language to a returned soldier an Osprey farmer was before Police Magistrate Creasor of Owen Sound in the Flesherton hall.  He was ordered to make a public apology, pay the costs and stand remanded.

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    Acton is erecting memorial gates, bearing the names of Acton's fallen heroes.
    Private Cecil Hill's four-year-old daughter was burned to death at Bobcaygeon.
    That the memorial to the students of Owen Sound Collegiate Institute who fell in the great war will be in the form of tablets was the decision of the committee at a recent meeting.
    Information has been received in Guelph from the Minister of Militia, at Ottawa, to the effect that the band instruments of the 153rd Bn., which have been stored in the Guelph Armories ever since the 153rd went overseas, may be turned over to the G. W. V. A., providing the consent of the County Council of Wellington and the City Council of Guelph is secured.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Sig. H. Lennox, a son of Rev. and Mrs. John Lennox, has sent a wire to his mother saying that he has arrived in Canada and is with his brother in Ottawa.  Sig. Lennox has been overseas for the past two years.
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    Flight Lieut. Chas. A Lovell, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lovell, of Alton, arrived home on Sunday, May 18th.  Charlie is looking the picture of good health and enjoyed his experiences as a birdman notwithstanding the attendant risks and dangers.
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    Gunner Eddie Nodwell, son of Mrs. W. H. Nodwell, First Ave., and Driver Leslie Arnott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Arnott, arrived home last night and were given a rousing reception by the Band and citizens.  The two young soldiers reached Halifax on the Aquitania on Sunday.
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    Pte. Wm. Farnell, of Whittington, arrived home from overseas about ten days ago.  Pte. Farnell drilled with the 164th Batt. in Shelburne, went overseas with his battalion as Lance Corporal, but afterwards reverted to the rank of Private.  The young soldier, who is a son of Mrs. Wm. Farnell, was born and spent his boyhood days at The Maples in East Garafraxa.
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    Major J. Justice of Erin has had a couple of interesting visitors recently in the persons of his two brothers who have just returned to Canada after three years service overseas.  Lieut. Dave Justice, whose home is in Winnipeg, enlisted as a private, but was advanced to the rank of Lieutenant for valor on the field.  He was also awarded the Military Cross.  Pte. Robert Justice served with the 48th Highlanders.  Both men went through the war without being wounded.
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        Gunner John S. Price, a brother of Dr. W. J. Price, is back in Canada again after nearly three years service overseas with the 43rd Battery.  Price, who is a large farmer at Delisle, Sask., enlisted at Saskatoon in June 1916 and trained at Regina before going overseas.  He reached France on Christmas Day of 1916 and took part in many battles in France and Belgium.  Fortunately he came through all the fighting without even getting a scratch and returns to Canada in the best of health.
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    The Banner had a welcome and interesting visitor last week in the person of Gunner Larmour McFee who was formerly Monoline operator in this office. McFee enlisted with the R. C. H. A. at Kingston a short time after he gave up his position here in June, 1916.  He went overseas in September, 1916 and to France in December of the same year.  He served with the Artillery until the armistice was signed, had the pleasure of being in the march into Germany and arrived home about six weeks ago.  McFee, who is a New Liskeard man, left town on Saturday for Toronto, where he will take a course in the Canadian Linotype School.  He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Goodeve while in town.
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    Pte. E. H. Jordan, a brother of Mrs. Youmans, 1st Avenue, arrived in town on Wednesday night of last week and was accorded a hearty welcome by the Citizens Band, the Reception Committee and the citizens at large.  Pte. Jordan enlisted with the Canadian Army Medical Corps in Toronto in March 1916. He went overseas in the spring of the same year and reached France between Christmas and the New Year.  He was at the front from that time until the signing of the armistice, not even leaving France or Belgium on leave until after the end of the war.  Pte. Jordan served with the 4th Canadian Sanitary Section the greater part of the time and during the fighting was called upon to act as stretcher bearer.  He returned to Canada on the Olympic, which sailed from Southampton on May 10th and reached Halifax six days later.
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    Pte. Ed. Hoptrough, one of Amaranth's gallant soldier boys, arrived home quite unexpectedly on Monday night, May 5th.  The following night a big reception was held in his honor at the home of Mr. John Bryan, when the young people of the neighborhood all enjoyed a good night in music, dancing and other amusements, the merrymaking continuing until the wee hours of the morning.  The house was attractively decorated in red, white and blue and union jacks.  Pte. Hoptrough has made his home with Mr. Bryan since he was a mere lad, being only twelve years of age when he came out from England.  He went overseas with the 164th Batt. and has therefore spent about three years in khaki.  He took part in a lot of hard fighting, crossed the Rhine with the victorious Canadians and had the good fortune to return home safe and sound.  He will be returning to his old home in England in a short time.  His friends  here join in wishing him every success in the future.
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    S. Q. M. S. Albert Clarke, whose welcome home on Tuesday night of last week, was reported in last week's issue of The Banner, was living in the West when the war commenced.  Ten days after Great Britain's declaration of war he enlisted with the 19th Dragoons at Edmonton.  He was rushed overseas the same month and trained at the well remembered Salisbury Plains camp.  He reached France on May 4th, 1915, and received his baptism of fire in the battle of Festubert on May 24th, Victoria Day back in Canada.  Sergt. Clarke saw some strenuous service in the early years of the war, when the odds in men and heavy guns and general fighting equipment were all against the Allies, but he had the satisfaction of seeing the tables turned last year, when the Huns were out-numbered, out-gunned and out-generalled.  Sergt. Clarke had the good luck to return home unhurt, save for the loss of the hearing in one ear caused by the bursting of a shell close to him in one of his numerous battles.  The young soldier is a son of Mrs. John Clarke, Purple Hill.  His homecoming is saddened by the death of his father, who passed away early last year after a short illness.

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LAUREL
    We do not hear anything of late about the memorial that was to be erected in honor of the boys who sacrificed their lives in the Great War and others who ran a big chance of doing the same by going to the front and venturing all for King and Country.  We hope that some leading man or men of the community will take hold of the matter.  We should not forget now that the danger is over what it meant to the boys to risk their lives.  Even supposing the north end of the township is not in favor of doing anything, why should we let that worry?  We hope to hear of something being done in the near future.

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BALLYCROY
    A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. H. Pettit, when Pte. William Phillips, recently returned from France, was presented with an address and made the recipient of a club bag by a number of friends and neighbors.  Mr. Wm. Donnan made the presentation and Mr. Wilson Rawn read the address, which was worded as follows: --
    To Pte. William Phillips:
            We, your friends, are gathered here this evening to welcome you back as one who has experienced many of the hardships occasioned by war.  You first came to our midst a strange boy in a strange land and little did we then think that you would be one our of representatives in the Great War. We sincerely hope that the experiences through which you have passed will make you a citizen better fitted to make this Canada of ours a better place in which to live.   You have passed through seasons of loneliness, have known what it meant to be wounded, and we are pleased to be able to welcome you back recovered.  Now that all that is past you can look back with pride upon the achievements of the past three years and feel with us that three years of your life have been devoted to the highest service, that of God, King and Country.  we feel that words are small things with which to express the gratitude we owe to one who has risked his life for us. There fore to show our appreciation of your services in helping to maintain our freedom in the recent struggle for liberty, we ask you to accept this club bag as a token from your many friends, and may every blessing attend you.
    Signed on behalf of your many friends, -- Oliver W. Pettit, Joseph Donnan.

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    Flight-Lieut. Chas. Duggan, son of Mr. T. W. Duggan, of Brampton, returned last week.
    Corpl. Wilmer Giffen, son of Mr. Miller Giffen, Inglewood, returned home last week. He was in the Union Bank as a clerk when he enlisted in 1914 in the infantry.  After being in several fights he was transferred to the mechanical transport.  He passed through the war practically unscathed.

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CARD OF THANKS
    I wish to tender my grateful thanks to the Citizens Band, the Citizens of Orangeville and the Local Reception Committee for the splendid reception given me on my arrival in the old town.  I also wish to express my gratitude to the Daughters of the Empire for their kindness in presenting me with flowers and to the Soldiers' Club for comforts sent me while overseas.
    Very Sincerely,
        Pte. E. H. Jordan

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    Mr. Russel White, son of License Inspector Jos. White, of Huron County, who was recently discharged from Military Service after four years with the Army Medical Corps, will open a drug store at Ripley shortly.
    W. J. Spilker, the first boy in Ontario to win a gold watch under the Dominion Marksman League of Montreal, was presented with his prize at the Owen Sound Collegiate Institute last week.  The presentation was made by Mr. J. L. Yule, who was formerly a lieutenant in the Canadian forces overseas.

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    Col. W. A. Bishop, V.C., has been ordered by his doctor to take a complete rest.
    William Bailey, a returned soldier, caretaker of Kitchener City Hall, committed suicide by shooting himself.
    Mr. Harry Barmby, of Caledon East, who arrived from overseas recently, brought with him a large assortment of war trophies, including German helmets, gas masks, revolvers and many other articles.

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    Erin will have a Reception to returned soldiers and a celebration on Dominion Day.
    Major Jordan has been appointed secretary of the Chamber of Commerce in Brantford.
    Capt. (Dr.) John Graham, formerly of Mono Road, has returned from France.  Dr. Graham gave up his medical practice and enlisted early in the war and served through till the end.  He was attached to the Third Canadian Field Ambulance.
    Pte. George Shortt, son of Mr. Eli Short of West Garafraxa, returned home recently from overseas.  He enlisted in the West and went overseas early in 1916.  He was three times wounded and his right arm is still in bad shape as a result of injuries received.

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MORE SOLDIERS HOME
    Four more Orangeville Great War veterans have arrived home since last week's issue of The Banner.  On Friday night Gunner Will Henderson, younger son of Ex-Mayor and Mrs. Thos. Henderson, gave his parents a glad surprise by arriving home unexpectedly by motor from Toronto.  It was known that his Battery had reached Canada, but through some oversight his name did not appear in the list of returned men. Henderson enlisted in the 17th Battery on Sept. 1st, 1916, went overseas the same month and to France the following year.  He went through the Show without receiving any injury and is looking fine.  An older brother, Lt. Clifford Henderson was killed last September during the breaching of the famous Queant-Drocourt line.  Monday Mr. T. J. Robinson motored Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Laverty to Brampton to meet and convey home their son, Gunner Hugh Laverty, who had reached Toronto a few minutes to late to catch the C. P. R. for Orangeville.  Gunner Laverty enlisted in the 53rd Battery at Guelph in February 1916 and went overseas in May of the same year.  He was on active service at the front for upwards of two years and had also the good fortune to get through without injury.  He is heavier and much stronger looking than when he left Canada. Pte. Lou Burrows, a 164th Batt. man, came in by train on Monday night and was given the usual warm reception by the Citizens Band, the local Reception Committee and citizens generally.  Pte. Burrows, who formerly lived with Mr. G. A. Canning of Camilla, went overseas with his battalion and served in France with the 116th.  He received a severe wound in the lower part of the body, but is pretty well over the effects of his injuries.  He is visiting friends in Camilla for a few days before reporting back to the military authorities.  Driver Ralph Endacott, the youngest of the three soldiers sons of Sheriff and Mrs. H. Endacott, arrived home on Saturday night and was given a hearty welcome by his many friends and former comrades in town as soon as they learned of his arrival. Driver Endacott first enlisted in the First Contingent but after he had trained at Valcartier for a time was returned home on account of his youth.  Three and a half years ago he signed up with the Canadian Engineers at Ottawa and went overseas a few months later.  He has served in France since March 1918, as a driver in the 6th Batt. Canadian Engineers and took part in the book allied push last summer.  He was through the terrific fights at Amiens, Cambrai and other places and was in the triumphal march into Germany following the signing of the armistice.  He escaped injury and returns home looking hale and vigorous.  He made the home voyage on the Cedric, which reached Halifax on May 27th.  His older brother, Capt. George M. Endacott arrived home a few weeks ago.  The other brother, Quartermaster Douglass Endacott is engaged in the demobilization work in England.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Cecil M. Patmore, an Elora soldier, who enlisted in the early days of the war, arrived home a few nights ago and was given a rousing reception by the citizens of his home town.  Patmore is a brother of Mrs. J. A. Aitchison, formerly of this town.
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  Capt. Douglas A. McAlister, son of Auctioneer Geo. McAlister, arrived home from overseas last week. 
  Pte. Lorne Looby of Amaranth reached home the early part of last week.  He was a member of the 164th Battalion and served for 14 months in France with the Forestry Corps.
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  A reception was held in the basement of Waldemar Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening May 22 for Lieut. John Keast, son of Robert Keast, who has returned from overseas.  Mr. Thos. Reid was chairman for the evening.  Lieut. Keast gave an interesting account of his trip to Ireland and Scotland.  Lunch was served and an enjoyable evening spent.
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  Pte. Ernest Wisdom, who went overseas with Shelburne Company, 164th Battalion, and later served in France with the 116th Battalion, arrived home about ten days ago.  He was wounded three times, his latest wound confining him to hospital for some months. Wisdom is a nephew of Messrs. Jas. and Arch. Irwin of this town.
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  Gunner Ernest Irvine, son of Mr. John Irvine, East Garafraxa, arrived home a few nights ago, and was met at Grand Valley by quite a number of his old friends.  Acting Reeve Wm. McClelland welcomed him back and addresses were given by Revs. S. Lundie and R. W. Stevenson.  Gunner Irvine has some farm interests in the West, but dropped them temporarily to do his bit, going overseas with the 4th Battery in 1916.  Beyond getting a little gas, he received no injuries.
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  Flight-Lieut. Errol Sydie, who was made a prisoner in Germany for a year or longer during the war, motored to town from Tottenham on Tuesday with his cousin, Mr. Potter, of that town, and spent the afternoon looking up relatives and former friends in his home town.  Lieut. Sydie, who reached Canada from overseas about ten days ago, is looking in the best of health and is an exceptionally fine looking soldier.  He will visit in Ontario for a short time before leaving for his home in the West.  His parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Sydie, are now living in Chipman, Alta.

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WHITTINGTON.
    We were pleased to see one of our boys, Willie Farnell, who has fought so bravely for king and country in this great European war, with us again last Sunday.

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G. W. V. A.
    A special meeting of the Orangeville Branch of the Great War Veterans Association was held on May 23rd, at which ten applications for membership were accepted and Pte. H. S. Marshall (Royal Can. Horse Artillery) was initiated.
    The main feature of the meeting was the report of the Provincial Convention by Com. H. Ainsworth, who was the delegate from the Branch.  The delegates arrived at Windsor just when the strike of the Street Railway was called.  Nevertheless they had a good time and the freedom of the city was their's.  A vote of thanks was tendered Comrade Ainsworth for representing the local Branch at Windsor and for the full report of the proceedings which he brought back.
    The resolution of the Calgary Branch re. increased gratuities on the scale of $2,000 to men who saw service in the actual theatre of war, $1500 to men who saw service in England and $100 to men who saw service in Canada only was voted down.  In the booklet issued by the Calgary Branch no way was suggested whereby the country is to raise the $850,000,000 which would be required to pay the increased gratuities.  The only argument was that if the war had continued another year this amount would have been readily forthcoming.
    The Secretary also read the letter of the Orangeville Bowling Club, in which returned men were invited to become honorary members, this entitling them to the privileges of the green.  A vote of thanks was unanimously tendered to the Club for its kindness, and Comrade Aiken was requested to canvass the members to ascertain the number who intended to avail themselves of this privilege.
    Another vote of thanks was tendered to the Dufferin Lacrosse for their generous offer to put on a benefit game for the Branch.
    The educational regulations affecting returned men were discussed at some length, also several other matters of business.
    Rev. Mackintosh, of Guelph, was appointed our representative proxy to the Dominion Convention of the G. W. V. A. to be held in Victoria, B.C., commencing June 9th.
    The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem.
    On Friday night, June 13th, a special musical concert will be given in the Opera House under the direction of Mr. J. E. Jessop. A first class programme will be provided.  Proceeds for the benefit of the local Branch of the G. W. V. A.

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    Col. Preston arrived home last evening from Peterboro, where he spent a few days visiting his father, who has been ill in the hospital in that city.
    Mr. John Menary, of Toronto, a former Orangeville boy, who has the unique distinction of being a veteran of three wars, is visiting his home town this week.

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    Lieut. W. H. Fenton, M.C., was chosen U.F.O. candidate for North Bruce at the next Provincial election, and John F. Ford, of Trafalgar, was nominated as U.F.O. candidate for Halton.

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    Kitchener and Waterloo will launch a campaign to raise funds to furnish permanent quarters for the G. W. V. A.
    Pte. John Kirby, Brantford, who has undergone 24 operations for a wounded jaw, will be sent to Toronto for further treatment.

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    Dundalk war veterans have formed a branch of the G. W. V. A.
    Lieut. S. Jordan, of Kingston, was severely injured when a G. T. R. train and derailed near Trenton.
    Pte. Leonard Bowers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bowers of Mansfield, arrived home recently.  Pte. Bowers went overseas with the 164th Battalion, Shelburne Company, in April 1917, and served in France for eighteen months with the 4th Machine Gun Corps.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Gunner Russell McRoberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McRoberts, of Sound Sound, formerly of Orangeville, arrived home from overseas early last week.  Gunner McRoberts was living at Brampton when he enlisted with the Canadian Field Artillery on January 3rd, 1917.  He reached England on April 24th of the same year and after a course of training was sent to the R. C. H. A. in France on February 1st, 1918.  He served with that branch of the service throughout the remainder of the war and in spite of the very heavy fighting had the good fortune to escape without injury.  He was given a hearty welcome on his arrival home.
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  Pte. Horace McGuire, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. B. McGuire, West Broadway, arrived in town on Friday night and spent the week-end at his home here.  Pte. McGuire enlisted in the 97th battalion in Calgary early in 1916. When he came east to Toronto he transferred to the 95th, with which he went overseas in May of the same year.  He trained at Shorncliffe Camp until his unit was broken up in September of 1916.  As his health was not up to the standard required for service in France he was then sent to the Canadian Pay and Records Office in London, where he served for two and a half years.  Pte. McGuire reached Canada on the Regina over ten days ago, but upon arrival in Toronto found that his papers had gone astray and he was therefore unable to obtain his discharge immediately.  Pte. McGuire returned to the city on Sunday, but is expected home again in the course of a few days.  Two older brothers, Capt. H. B. McGuire and Lieut. R. B. McGuire, were both killed in action during the war.
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  Lieut. Douglas W. Macpherson, a son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Macpherson, arrived in town on Monday night and is spending a few days visiting at his parental home here.  He was given a rousing welcome at the C. P. R. depot, was escorted to Broadway by the Citizens Band and was subsequently conveyed to his home in an auto.  Lieut. Macpherson who has had a most creditable career overseas, enlisted at Moose Jaw and went overseas with the 46th Batt. in October, 1915.  He was drafted to the 16th Batt. (Canadian Scottish) a famous fighting Regiment commanded by a famous Canadian officer in the person of Lt. Col. C. W. Peek, V.C., D.S.O., who now represents a British Columbia constituency in the House of Commons.  Lieut. Macpherson was wounded at Regina Trench in Oct. 1916.  After leaving the hospital in England he received his commission and upon rejoining his Regiment fought with them at Amiens and in all the subsequent battles of the war ending his career of active service with the Army of Occupation across the Rhine.  He was awarded the Military Cross for bravery on the field at Amiens and shortly before he sailed for home was invested by King George at Buckingham Palace.  Our readers will be interested in the following from the London Gazette:--
   "Lt. Douglas W. Macpherson, 16th Bn. -- During an attack he behaved with extraordinary courage and steadiness.  He was incessantly backward and forward on the battlefield, cheering on his men and getting them on in splendid order. On several occasions during the action he distinguished himself by his coolness and prompt action.  He set the finest example to the troops he led."
    Mr. and Mrs. Macpherson gave four sons to the Empire in its hour of need.  One of them, Capt. J. Ross Macpherson, who was also decorated for bravery, made the supreme sacrifice.  Two of the three who have returned to Canada, were wounded.  Altogether the family has achieved a war record that has rarely been surpassed in the annals of war.
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  Trooper E. D. Stinson, a son of Mr. Jos. H. Stinson, of Stonewall, Man., who returned to Canada from overseas a short time ago, arrived in town on Monday night of last week and is spending a couple of weeks visiting relatives here and in Mono before proceeding to his home in the West.  Trooper Stinson enlisted in the original Fort Garry Horse in Winnipeg on August 16th, 1914, a few days after war was declared.  He [trained at] Valcartier Camp and went overseas with the First Contingent.  Shortly after arriving in England he transferred to the Royal Canadian Dragoons, with which he went to France early in 1915.  he went through the heavy fighting at Ypres, St. Julien and Langemark in the spring of the second year of the war.  He was off duty for about a year with enteric fever but except for this was at the front continuously up to the signing of the armistice.  The young soldier was the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Geo. H. Mills, during his stay in town.  Trooper Stinson is a nephew of Messrs. W. J., Jas. M., and Samuel Stinson of Mono.
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  Lance Corporal R. A. Annis, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Annis, arrived home on Monday by motor from Toronto.  Bert, as his friends all call the young soldier, enlisted in the West as a member of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police Cavalry Corps and later transferred to a British Tank Battalion as a Machine Gunner.  While in training at Shorncliffe Camp last August he was severely wounded in the head during a German air raid in which a large number of the soldiers in the Camp were either killed or wounded.  His injuries were sufficiently severe to confine him to the hospital for three months and prevented him from getting over to France to help run the Hun out of the country.  Lance Corporal Annis still carries the marks of his wounds.  Otherwise he is looking and feeling fine.
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  Gunner E. H. Glenn, a Grand Valley soldier and formerly Principal of the Grand Valley school, arrived home from overseas a week ago Saturday.  Glenn went overseas as C. Q. M. S. with the 164th and was subsequently transferred to the 23rd Heavy Howitzer Battery with which he saw active service in France and marched into Germany after the signing of the armistice.

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NAVY LEAGUE
    A meeting of the Orangeville Branch of the Navy League of Canada will be held in the Auditorium of the Public Library on Tuesday evening, June 17th, at 8 o'clock sharp, to consider the Canadian naval policy and the question of a membership campaign for Orangeville.  All members are urged to attend.  Lieut. Bird of Toronto an organizer for the league will be present and will address the meeting.

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SLESWICK
    On Wednesday evening, May 28th, almost three hundred friends and neighbors of Pte. Ed. Killeen gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Potter and presented him with a valuable gold watch and the following address: --
            Sleswick, May 28th, 1919.
Pte. Ed. Killeen,
    Dear Friend, -- We, your friends and neighbors, have met here this evening to welcome you back after your three years service in the Great War for Right against Might and Wrong.  Words will not express our joy when we received the news of your homecoming and we give God the thanks for bringing you safely thro' this terrible struggle.  We, indeed, appreciate the part you have played in the efforts to crush militarism and we realize how much it meant to you to leave home and all that was dear to volunteer for service in the face of death itself that we might be spared the hardships of those over whose country the enemy held sway for a period.  As a small token of our appreciation of the valuable service you have rendered us we ask you to please accept this small gift and trust that you may be long spared in the life which has been so nobly begun.
    Signed on behalf of your many friends, -- Neven McQuarrie, R. G. Jackson, John Marshall, John Irwin.
    The address was read by Miss Coral Irwin and the presentation was made by Miss Olive M. Jackson.  Afterwards a programme of instrumental music and short speeches was enjoyed.  The rest of the evening was spent in games and dancing.
    Pte. Killeen enlisted in the 243rd Batt. in Saskatoon with headquarters in Regina in 1916 and was in the fighting in Europe until the end.  He was in some of the most desperate battles around Ypres, Loos and Hill 60 and was in the great final drive by the Huns last March, when the British were compelled to retreat before overwhelming numbers, but fought bravely against great odds until the Huns exhausted themselves by the magnitude of their effort.

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MARSVILLE.
    Mr. J. Price has returned from overseas after spending 27 months in France.  He is spending a few weeks with relatives and friends in this vicinity before going to his home near Delisle, Sask.

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CAMILLA.
    Two more of our Camilla boys arrived home last week, Ptes. Lewis Burrows and Paddie Freeman.  Both boys enlisted with the 164th Batt.  They were both wounded but appear to be as well and happy as before.

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CALEDON.
    On Wednesday evening last, Dr. E. A. Lemon arrived home and was given a most hearty welcome. After being presented with a Medal the doctor gave a most interesting account of his experiences with the American army in France, and held the audience spellbound for over an hour as he unfolded in a modest way the story of his many thrilling exploits and adventures.  Dr. Lemon is now a Major, is the possessor of The French Cross of War, a medal as an expert rifleman and brought with him a great number of souvenirs.

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    Capt. Douglas McAlister, of the Canadian Veterinary Corps, son of Geo. McAlister, Dufferin's widely known auctioneer, arrived home from overseas recently.  Doug. was in France from the fall of 1917, and is quite satisfied to be back in good old Canada.

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LOSES ALL HIS RELATIVES IN WAR
    Working in a Meaford factory is a young soldier named C. Protitisk, who has a sad story to relate in connection with the war.  At the age of 16 years, he says, he enlisted for service in the Serbian army. While fighting in the trenches 15 miles from his home he had two brothers killed and one brother taken prisoner.  He was wounded in the leg and taken to the hospital at Belgrade, capital of Serbia, where he lay for 3 months in an almost helpless condition.  After recovering he returned to his home to find it all smashed to pieces by the Bulgarians, who after completing their work of destruction, heartlessly made prisoners of his mother, three sisters and two surviving brothers, and from that day to this the lad has not heard tell of any of them.  A kind-hearted lady doctor from Toronto, who treated him while in hospital, took pity on him and entreated him to accompany her on her return trip to Canada.  This the boy consented to do but so determined was he to avenge the fate of his two brothers that he enlisted for service with the Canadian forestry battalion which was organized in Toronto early in 1916, going overseas with that unit and continuing on active service until the end of the war when he returned to Meaford.

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    Mr. W. O. Collis, of Sussex, Eng., who has done service at the front for over four years, is spending a week with his cousin, Mrs. Geo. Wilcox.

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CONCERT FOR G. W. V. A.
    Orangeville Choral Society, recently organized under the leadership of Mr. J. E. Jessop, will give a Musical Concert in the Orangeville Opera House on Friday evening of this week in aid f the Orangeville Branch of the Great War Veterans Association.  In addition to the choruses the programme will include solos by Mrs. R. E. Jackson, Mr. Jessop and Mr. Percival Harding, cornet solos by Mr. Russell Morrow and violin numbers by Mr. Wm. Haslam.  Misses Ewing and Kearns will act as accompanists.  Programme at 9 o'clock, new time.  Admission, 50 and 35 cents.  Reserve plan at Banner Office.  This is the first opportunity our citizens have had to show in a practical way the interest all should take in the welfare of the returned men.  Let us see to it that the concert receives the patronage it deserves.

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THE NAVY LEAGUE GRANT
    The Navy League of Canada intends to renew its application to the Dufferin County Council next week for a substantial grant in aid of the work of the League.  Last year's Council at its November session recommended that the present Council make a grant.   No action was taken at the January session, but it is expected that the matter will receive the favorable consideration of the Council when it meets next week.

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HOW SHALL WE HONOR OUR HEROIC DEAD?
    A Delhi public meeting favored a $10,000 Public Hall.
    Owen Sound is still undecided to what form their war memorial should take.
    In Philadelphia, Port Credit and Toronto substantial memorial halls will be erected.
    Point Edward Council will submit a by-law for the expenditure of $10,000 for a memorial hall.
    Middleton Township votes a by-law to provide funds to buy a memorial Tp. Hall.
    The St. Thomas Times-Journal says that the hospital idea is the most comprehensive proposition that can be advanced.
    Renfrew has under consideration the erection of highway bridges bearing suitably engraved bronze tablets.
    Acton is erecting memorial gates with cut stone abutments, bearing the names of Acton soldiers at the entrance of the town park.
    The mass correspondence in the Picton Gazette shows a preference for something of benefit to the living in the erection of a memorial.
    Picton is committed to a soldiers memorial but owing to difference of opinion as to the form it should take has delayed taking definite action.
    A vote of the citizens of Sarnia will be taken to decide what form the soldiers' memorial shall take, as soon as concrete propositions are ready.
    The Sarnia Canadian says: "The movement to erect community halls as victory memorials has assumed nation wide, and in fact continent wide, proportions.
    The erection of a nurses' home for the Barrie hospital as a mark of appreciation of the noble and heroic service of the nursing profession is suggested as a fitting memorial for the Barrie soldiers.
    The Pembroke Standard says that "the movement for the town council to purchase a suitable building and grounds to be used as a club-house and meeting place for the war veterans and to be handed over to them at a nominal rental, is one that should meet with approval of the council and the town people."

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CELEBRATION AT ERIN
TUESDAY, JULY 1st.
    The Municipal Council of the Village of Erin and the Township Council of the Township of Erin have joined hands in a Grand Demonstration and Reception to returned soldiers, which will be held at Stanley Park on the afternoon of July 1st.  Preparations are also being made for one of the most elaborate Concert programs ever held in the County, which will take place in he Agricultural Hall at night, when seating capacity will be provided for 1500 people.  It will be one of the biggest days ever seen in the community.  Music by a Crack Band, Military Parade, Base Ball and Sports of all kinds.  Don't miss spending July 1st at Erin. Look out for Poster s and other advertising matter.
    First Committee: --
John Wilson, Reeve of Erin Village
James Milloy, Reeve of Erin Tp.
Joseph Benham, J. H. Gibson, Couns.
    Dr. Abbott, Erin, Sec.

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    Nursing Sister Ferguson, who returned to Teeswater recently from hospital work overseas, gives the following as the 'best' story:  When about to leave England she decided to cable her father, Reeve Ferguson, and wrote the address "Teeswater, Ontario, Canada."  The telegraph clerk said: "Excuse me, madam, but you have written two unnecessary words.  You need not write 'Ontario, Canada.'  There is only one Teeswater in the world.

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    The handsome bathing pavillon at Kingston, the gift of the late Capt. Geo. T. Richardson, was formally opened last week.
    Pte. W. Berney, of Caledon East, was the recipient of a handsome Bible and Hymnal combined from the Presbyterian Guild members.

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    Announcement has been made that the sum of $10,000 has been given to the University of Toronto, from an unknown donor through Mrs. McCrea Kilgour, of Brandon, Man., to perpetuate the memory of her brother, the late Col. John McCrea.  This will be used to establish two scholarships, to be given alternate years to a student from Guelph Collegiate Institute, of failing a candidate to a student from this or any other institute, who shall proceed to the University to take the degree of Bachelor of Arts.

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    A presentation took place at the home of Richard Evans, of Caledon East, when his son, George, who returned from overseas a few weeks ago, was honored with an address and gold watch with chain and locket.  Several of those present addressed the gathering and the evening was spent in a happy manner.

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G. W. V. A. NOTES
    Who would have thought that those who had returned so recently from "the far-flung battleline" would be called upon to don their uniform once more?  But such was the case last Fair Day, when three autos, covered with flags and filled with soldiers, swept down Broadway in one grand charge.  Did anyone stop and look?  Oh, no, not at all.  Why even the proprietors of the "Oriental Cafe" for the moment forgot their "savoury" dishes and essayed forth to see what was doing on "Gay Broadway."
    Not content with this a tour was made of the town and loudly honked the auto-sirens as they sped up one street and down another.  Once again Broadway was the objective and taking the street three abreast they halted half way downtown, and the occupants, leaping forth armed with tickets for the G. W. V. A. concert pushed the attack home.
    Every branch of the service was represented including Infantry, Artillery and Royal Air Force.  Consequently there was no escape.  If the representative of His Majesty's Artillery failed to persuade the party to buy a ticket, the Machine Gun Corps was brought to bear on the situation.  If the Gunner failed why the Infantry pressed home the attack "to its logical conclusion."  Perhaps the most successful salesman was the young officer of the R. C. R.'s who could with perfect ease persuade anyone who crossed his path that the thing he or she needed most at that particular time was a ticket for the concert. In about an hour's time the assembly was sounded and, less many tickets, the detachment retired from the scene of action.
    Talking things over afterwards the conclusion was reached that Orangeville of Fair Day is about as popular as is Mecca on the anniversary of the birth of Mahomet.  Fully ninety-five per cent of those encountered lived all the way from twenty to forty miles distant from the town.
    The Concert on Friday night was all, and ore than all, advertised to be.  The Choral Society was at its best.  Comrade J. E. Jessop was encored several times and is all the more popular since his return.  The Chairman, Com. J. M. Aiken, gave a short talk at first on the Association, its aims and accomplishments.  During the intermission Mr. C. R. McKeown, M. L. A., spoke of the work of the G. W. V. A. and pointed out that the Association was standing by law and order, and for established authority in the strike this is now being wagered in Winnipeg. Just before the last number was give, the President, Col. J. A. V. Preston, moved a vote of thanks to the choral society and all those who had assisted in providing such a very enjoyable evening's entertainment, but expressed disappointment that more were not present to enjoy the treat.  Com. F. I. Lewis seconded the motion, which was carried with hearty applause.  The members realized that many who had bought tickets did not attend concert.  The loss however was theirs. The proceeds were quite satisfactory and will go toward furnishing the Club Rooms.
    The local Branch held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening, June 1wth.  Thirteen applications for membership were accepted.  Afterwards, the following returned men were initiated: -- C. Morrison, R. B. Endacott, S. Cranston, E. A. Stuckey (Caledon), W. E. Scott, E. G. Macpherson, W. A. Matthews (Erin), F. L. Lewis, E. McCarroll, W. E. Nodwell, L. Arnott, A Aiken, J. Martin (Toronto), J. C. S. Stoddart and G. W. Ford (Shelburne).  These bring the initiated membership up to 59.

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SOUVENIRS FROM EUROPE
    While in the West a couple of weeks ago Mr. Jos. J. Kelly became the possessor of two interesting souvenirs, one of them an Austrian crown bank note and the other a Polish mark note.  The two bills were given to Mr. Kelly by William J. Rose, a Y. M. C. A. worker, who is spending a short time at his home in the West before returning to Europe.  The year before the war commenced, Mr. and Mrs. Rose were appointed by Dr. John R. Motto to do Student Y. M. C. A. work at the University of the Czeck people in the city of Prague.  The war caught them in Selesia where they were of course made prisoners.  They now purpose returning to Europe to resume their work in Warsaw, the capital of Poland.  It will interest our readers to know that there are 100,000 Protestant of Polish bloom and language living in Silesia.  Mr. Rose is hopeful that these will for the nucleus of a strong Protestant church of at least 1,000,000 members.

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A FINE CONCERT
    It was unfortunate indeed that the Concert given in the Opera House on Friday night in behalf of the local Branch of the Great War Veterans Association did not draw a larger audience.  When we say unfortunate we are speaking from the standpoint of those who failed to attend for they certainly missed an opportunity to hear one of the finest programmes that local entertainers have ever given to an Orangeville audience.  The extremely hot night undoubtedly affected the attendance, for many who bought tickets failed to attend, doubtless believing that the hall would be uncomfortably hot.  The Choral Society of twenty voices gave its numbers in a manner that reflected a great deal of credit on the singers and spoke volumes for the work of the Conductor, Mr. J. E. Jessop, who has recently returned from overseas.  Those who formed the Society as it appeared on Friday night were Misses Bell, McGuire, Bessie and Mary Harshaw, Dorothy Wright, Ewing McConnell and Darraugh, Mesdames Robertson, Green, Jackson, Robinson and Bowles and Messrs. Ewart and Arthur Macpherson, Connop, Falconer, Dr. Price and Harding. Variety and added charm was given the programme by solos by Mrs. Jackson, Miss Bessie Lewis, Mr. Percival Harding, Mr. J. E. Jessop and Mr. E. C. Connop, a duet by Messrs. Harding and Jessop, a quartette by Messrs. Harding, Jessop, Falconer and Dr. Price, a cornet solo by Mr. Russell Morrow, a violin solo by Mr. Wm. Haslam and a piano duet by Misses Ewing and Kearns.  The accompanists were Misses Ewing, Kearns, Hogg and Mr. Russell Morrow.  During an intermission Mr. C. R. McKeown spoke on the objects of the G. W. V. A.  Comrade Jack Aiken of the local G. W. V. A. performed the duties of Chairman in a happy manner.  The ticket sales realized between $80 and $90.

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CAMILLA.
    Again the people of Camilla and neighborhood realize how they have been favored during the war.  It was with happy hearts young and old met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert South on Wednesday evening to extend a welcome to their on, Sergt. Wilbert South, who arrived at his home in Elora on Monday and after a reception tendered him there, in company with his wife, arrived at his parents home. Several cars met him at Orangeville.  A fine programme including music by the Buchanan Bros., Mr. Sloan, Miss Norma Henry and the Curtis family, speeches by Messrs. Fred Thompson, Wm. Henry and Harold Marshall was given, after which lunch was served, followed by dancing.  Sgt. South, who has been overseas for over three years, enlisted as a private in the 71st battalion and after a short training in England was sent to France where he took part in several notable engagements without having been wounded once.  As he spoke a few words thanking the people for their kind reception and other kindnesses rendered during his absence, more than one was heard to remark how well the young soldier looked.  Messrs. Percil, Edward and Manual South were home for the occasion.

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MONO MILLS.
    There will be a special meeting in the English Church hall in this village on Friday evening, June 20th, for the purpose of further discussion re the proposed memorial to our boys who have fallen in the war.  The meeting will be addressed by C. R. McKeown, and Col. J. A. V. Preston, of Orangeville.  Orangeville Male Quartette will be present to furnish some of their songs, which are always so much appreciated here.

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    Pte. Charles, an Orangeville man who enlisted and went overseas with the 164th, arrived home on Monday night and was given a rousing welcome by his friends and the citizens generally.
    Cpl. Chas. Donaldson, of Southampton, who enlisted with the 160th Bruce Battalion, and recently returned from overseas came down Saturday afternoon to visit his cousin, Mr. Fred a. Knaus, who moved here recently from Owen Sound.  While here Mr. Donaldson got the position of engineer for the Good Roads Association of Dufferin which is working a crusher south of the town.

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    Pte. Arthur Sparrow, who has just returned from the front has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Geo. Sparrow, for a week.
    Miss Gladys Halbert, daughter of Mr. Jas. Halbert of Filmore, Sask., has been visiting friends in this vicinity on her way home from overseas. Miss Halbert, who is a trained nurse, spent two and a half years nursing in the Plymouth Military Hospital, in England.
    Dr. T. R. Wellwood, who has been overseas three years with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, spent last Thursday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Wellwood, 5th Line, Caledon.  Dr. Wellwood was on his way to Regina his demobilization centre and was only able to spend a day at his old home.  He was practising medicine at Neudorf, Sask. prior to the war.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Corp. Wilfred McArton, who recently returned from overseas, is visiting his sister, Mrs. (Dr.) R. N. Kyles, for a couple of weeks.  Corp. McArton, who was living at Windthorst, Sask., when war broke out, enlisted with the Fort Garry Horse, and served with that unit throughout the capacity of Signaller.
    Corp. R. J. Sanderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rich. Sanderson, Bythia St., arrived home on Monday morning after two or three years' service overseas.  Sanderson enlisted in the 95th as a private and won his promotion by bravery on the field of battle.  He served with the Signal Corps in the capacity of lineman.
    Driver Randolph Corbett, son of Mrs. John Corbett, reached town on Monday night looking fine and fit after three years and seven months' service in the Great War.  Corbett enlisted with the Canadian Army Service Corps and was afterwards transferred to the 13th Canadian Field Ambulance, with which he served until the end of the war.
    Pte. A. W. Fisher, son of Judge W. G. and Mrs. Fisher, who arrived in Halifax last week, reached his home town on Monday night.  Pte. Fisher went to Toronto between three and four years ago to take a training course for officers in the School of Infantry.  A few months later he enlisted in the mechanical transport service, going to England in September 1916 and to France in February of 1917.  He had one vary narrow escape from a bursting shell, but came through unscathed.  He is looking well.
    Driver Walter Dahl, the youngest son of Mrs. W. C. Dahl, West Broadway, reached town on Thursday night and was warmly greeted by his numerous friends.  Walter, who is looking the picture of good health and buoyant spirits, signed up with the Canadian Army Service Corps, in April 1917, reached England in July of the same year and made his first acquaintance with France in February 1918.  In France he was attached to a Forestry unit and being an expert motorist was quite at home doing service as the driver of an army motor truck.  Walter managed to extract some fun out of army life, notwithstanding its hard work and ever present dangers.

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    Lieut-Col. R. C. Windeyer, of Toronto, former commanding officer of the 36th Peel Regiment, died from heart failure last week.

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    Sir William Hearst will unveil a tablet on June 18 to the memory of 26 London township boys who died overseas.
    Benjamin Price, St. Catharines, a returned soldier, missed his footing while working on a tower, falling 45 feet and was killed.
    W. A. and A. R. McGregor, two soldier sons of Mr. R. McGregor, Belwood, were presented with substantial checks the other evening before their departure for the West.

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    Port Dalhousie is planning a monster demonstration on Aug. 4th, to be known as Soldiers' Memorial Day.

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    John Stoddart has been appointed caretaker of the Shelburne post office building, to succeed the late Robert Gallaugher. The appointment, which was made by the Civil Service Commission, is a popular one and meets with the approval of the entire neighborhood. Mr. Stoddart is a returned soldier and lost a limb at Lens in 1916.

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    Pte. Stanley Hustler, youngest son of Mr. Benj. Hustler, East Luther, arrived home a few days ago  The young man enlisted in the West in 1915, and saw service with the Strathcona Horse.

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ALTON.
    Pte. Roy Dods and Pte. George Presley, the latter a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Presley, have returned from overseas.  They are both looking well.
    Mr. Fred Dowswell, who returned from overseas recently, has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dowswell for a few days before leaving for his home in the West.
    Pte. Joe Palmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Palmer, is another of our soldier boys who has arrived home from overseas.  Pte. Palmer was with the colors upwards of two years.  He is looking fine.

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    For some time the Flesherton High School has been preparing a memorial to fallen soldiers who have in the past been pupils of the school.  This is in the form of a large frame enclosing 37 photos, divided into 3 parts, the centre pane enclosing the photos of seven ex-pupils who were killed in the war.  This frame will be unveiled by Hon. Dr. Cody, Minister of Education on Thursday, June 26.

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    Nursing Sister Daisy Dean formerly of Sand Hill, has had the honor bestowed upon her of being promoted to the position of matron, with rank of pay of acting chaplain, to Central Military Hospital, Toronto.  Miss Dean was one of the first nurses to go overseas and while over there she nursed in England, France and Saloniki.

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    Pte. Harry McGee, of Orillia, was drowned in the Severn river, near Washago.

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    Miss M. C. Stewart, a sister of Mr. J. J. Stewart, Brampton, has been awarded the decoration of the Royal Red Cross for services rendered during the war as an anethesist.  Her work covers a period of three and a half years in the Canadian military service.
    After more than four years of service as nurse with number four Canadian Field hospital, Miss E. Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Moore, of Alliston, has returned home with an experience crowded full of the most varied episodes enacted in Egypt, Cyprus, Malta, Gallipoli, Saloniki, France and England.

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    A week ago Sunday afternoon the bronze tablet in memory of the late Corp. Wilfred McCaffrey was unveiled in Caledon East Methodist Church in the presence of a congregation which filled the edifice to the doors.  The singing of a suitable hymn opened the service after which Rev. Mr. Burkholder of Caledon delivered an impressive address, during which Lt.-Corp. Ross K. Jaffary, of Bolton, a companion in arms of the dead hero, unveiled the tablet.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    The home of Mr. and Mrs. James White, of Whittington, is rejoicing in the return from overseas of their son, Divisional Signaller Ernest White, who arrived home on Monday morning.  White had just completed his third year in Arts at Victoria University, when he joined the colors in May, 1917.  He went overseas in December of the same year, but was retained in England, where he was engaged in office work at Headquarters in Bramshott Camp.  He is looking and feeling well.
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    Pte. Roy Stinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Stinson, John street, reached home from overseas on Monday night.  Stinson enlisted in a Forestry Battalion in Toronto early in 1918, went to Halifax shortly afterwards and remained in that city for six months.  He sailed for England in July and was stationed at Witley Camp where he was engaged in staff work until the end of the war.  He made the home voyage on the Cassandra and arrived in Montreal on Saturday morning.
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    Arthur Willson arrived home from overseas Saturday last and is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. D. Macpherson.  Mr. Willson, who is a brother of Mrs. Macpherson, went overseas with an Alberta Battalion in 1916 and subsequently transferred to the Y. M. C. A. Headquarters in France.  Arthur, as his old time friends still call him, attended High School in Orangeville a number of years ago.  His former friends here are all delighted to see him looking so well after his overseas experience.
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    Gunner Gordon W. Mossop, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mossop, John St., who reached Canada on the Mauretania a few days ago, arrived in town Monday morning.  Mossop enlisted in Toronto with No. 5 Co. 48th Highlanders on January 3, 1918.  He went to Halifax on January 20th and was stationed in that city until July 8th when he sailed overseas.  Shortly after leaving England he was transferred to a Battery which was training at Witley camp, where he was employed on staff work until the end of the war.  An older brother, Gunner Harry Mossop, arrived home about three months ago.
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    Sergeant Alvin Scott, one of the three soldiers sons of Mr. Chas. Scott, of Melville Cross, arrived home on Monday night of last week after doing his bit for King and Country in the late war.  Sgt. Scott enlisted in and went overseas with the 164th Dufferin-Halton Batt.  he was subsequently transferred to the Divisional Signallers and reverted to the rank of private in order to get to the front, but regained his stripes on the battlefield in France.  After going to the front he was transferred to the 38th Batt., with which he served until the end of the war.  He was slightly wounded in one of the numerous actions in which he participated, but was only out of the line for a short time.  He returned to Canada on the Olympic with the last of the 4th division and received his discharge at Ottawa. A younger brother, Fred Scott, arrived home a couple of months ago and the third of the family, Harold Scott, who was seriously wounded, is still in the hospital in England.
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    Driver Herb Laverty, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Laverty, who was one of the soldiers who returned to Canada on the Caronia, arrived home on Saturday night.  Herb. enlisted in the 71st Battery in Toronto in March, 1918, went overseas in April and was in training at Witley Camp until the end of the war.  He has grown taller and heavier since leaving Orangeville and returns home in the best of health.
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    Pte. Leonard Cavers, who enlisted on August 14th, 1914, and went overseas with the First Contingent, was given a rousing welcome on his arrival in Alton, his home town, on Thursday evening.  Pte. Cavers is looking fine and fit after his 49 months service in France.  He was one of the first boys who signed up with the 36th Peel Regiment after the commencement of the war.  He went overseas with the 4(?)th Battalion and crossed to France in February 1915, where he served with the First Division in the Ambulance Branch of the Canadian Army Service Corps.  He was slightly wounded by a bursting shell on April 23rd, 1915, but was out of the line only a short time.  Apart from this he had the good fortune to come through unhurt.  Cavers, who formerly lived in Orangeville, has grown considerably stouter, and is looking the picture of good health.  He was accompanied home by a winsome Scotch bride to whom he was married less than a year ago.  The happy couple came over on the Grampian, arriving at Quebec last Wednesday.

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ALTON.
    Dr. J. L. King, who formerly practiced medicine in this village, has formed a partnership with Dr. Gowland, of Milton.  Dr. King graduated in 1916, practiced in Alton for a year and was then drafted for military service and sent with the Canadian Expeditionary Force to Siberia.  He returned from Siberia recently and has since attended the Mayo Clinic at Rochester, Minn.

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CAMILLA.
    Mr. Oscar Verner is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. James Kyles, and other relatives.  He is enroute to his home in Manitoba after two years active service in France.

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CALEDON.
    Lance Corp. Sims and Pte. Elgin Speers were given a hearty reception on Monday evening last.  They received the medals prepared by the Committee and thanked the people of Caledon for them and said that they had appreciated the way the people here had stood by them while in France.  Capt. McCaughrin and Mr. Little of Mono Road also made short but appropriate addresses.

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INGLEWOOD
Fine Celebration for Returned Men on Dominion Day.
    Ideal weather favored the citizens of Inglewood when they celebrated Dominion Day in a most fitting way.  A memorial service was first held in front of the Methodist Church for the boys who had fallen in the war.  After addresses by the Rev. J. R. Wilkinson and Rev. Dr. Spence and prayer by the Rev. R. Segsworth a bronze memorial tablet was unveiled by one of the oldest residents, Mr. David Graham.  Before sounding of "Last Post" by Bugler R. Dennis, Mr. Davidson sang "Sacrifice" most acceptably.
    The Mount Forest Kiltie Band, followed by the Inglewood returned soldiers, then led the way to the town park where a special programme was provided.  The chief feature was the presentation of diamond brooches to two Nursing Sisters and diamond stick pins to thirty-five returned men.  Dr. Burns ably gave a very fitting address before the presentations were made by the Rev. J. R. Wilkinson and Mr. Geo. Henry, Prof. DeWitt, of Victoria College replied on behalf of the boys.  Special patriotic numbers were sung by a selected choir.  Rev. J. Gordon Cheyne, of Morningside Church, Swansea, an old friend of this community who took a special interest in the boys, gave the closing address, which was greatly appreciated.
    About 700 people then enjoyed a banquet prepared by the ladies of the district.  The committees in charge are to be highly commended for bringing to a successful issue in such a unique and appropriate manner our national holiday which begins the new era of peace.

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CARD OF THANKS
    I wish to tender my sincere thanks to our friends and the citizens of Orangeville generally for the hearty welcome they gave me on my arrival in town on Monday. I am also very grateful to the Daughters of the Empire for the beautiful flowers with which they remembered me.
    GORDON W. MOSSOP.

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WON CROIX DE GUERRE
    There has returned from overseas to the city, Lt. Frank Routley, who reached here on Wednesday evening when he was met at the G.T.R. depot by many friends and members of the special committee of citizens.
    Lt. Routley has been in uniform almost four years.  As known he went over with the 118th Battalion and since being overseas he has been with the first Canadian Division.  He has seen much service at the front.  For gallant service rendered he was presented with Croix de Guerre presented to him by the French military authorities.
    More recently he has been with the army of occupation in Germany.  Lt. Routley is looking fine and of course is also feeling as fit as when he left here.  Needless to say he is glad to be home again.
    Lt. Routley was the local manager of the Bell Telephone Company when he volunteered for service and enlisted. -- Kitchener Telegraph.
    In another column the Telegraph says: "Capt. Routley is looking well and has many interesting things to relate about the great war in which he did his part so bravely.  Mrs. Routley, too, deserves great credit and praise for her British spirit in always showing cheerfulness and bravery to her friends when all the time she was anxious, not knowing just what news she might receive."
    Capt. Routley is a son-in-law of Mr. Thos. F. Reid, First St.

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    The returned soldiers are given a special invitation to attend Orangeville's big celebration on August 4th.

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    Corporal John M. Macpherson, who has been spending the past two week with Mr. and Mrs. D. Macpherson, Second Street, returned to Toronto on Monday to resume his duties with O. B. Stanton & Co.  Corp. Macpherson recently returned from overseas with the 4th Divisional Train, Canadian Army Service Corps. having served with that unit since the spring of 1916.

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    Mr. Frank Kilpatrick, who has just returned from overseas, Mrs. Kilpatrick and their little daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kilpatrick and little son, of Owen Sound, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Clark and other friends in town.

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A MONO PRESENTATION
    A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dodds, 5th line, east, Mono, on Monday evening, June 23rd, when a large number of their friends and neighbors gathered for the purpose of welcoming home their son, Calvin, who has spent the last twelve months overseas.  About 9 o'clock when all the friends had assembled Rev. Mr. Matheson made a short introductory address, after which Robert McEwan gave quite an interesting speech, followed by speeches by neighbors and others.  Songs were then sung followed by the reading of an address by Miss Nesbitt.  At the proper time Miss Greta Crozier stepped forward and presented the young soldier with a handsome locket and chain on behalf of his friends and neighbors.  Lunch was served, after which the rest of the evening was happily spent in dancing and other amusements.  It was well on in the we hours of the morning when the happy gathering dispersed.

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    Pte. C. R. Longstreet, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Longstreet, of Belfountain, has returned home.  He enlisted with the 126th Peel Battn. on Jan. 11th, 1916, and went overseas in August of the same year.  On Feb. 11th, 1917, he was drafted into the 116th Batt., under the command of Col. Sam Sharpe and went to France, where he served in the Canadian Forces until the close of the war.

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    Nursing Sister Mabel Nodwell, of Grand Valley, has arrived home after over a year overseas.
    During a heavy electric storm Mr. Walter Rawn, a returned soldier, was struck by lightning and instantly killed. He was coming in from the field, and was 22 years of age.

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    At the regular weekly meeting of the Durham branch of the Great War Veterans' Association it was decided to vote $500 for a fund for the erection of a Memorial Hall in Durham, in memory of their fallen comrades from Durham and district.

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G. W. V. A. NOTES
    The next regular meeting of the Local Branch of the G. W. V. A. will be held in the Club Room, on Thursday evening, Aug. 14th.  Returned men, who have not yet sent in their applications, will please do so.  Forms may be obtained from Comrade J. Dawson any time during the day.  It is hoped that the next meeting will be more fully attended.  Numerous items of interest to Veterans are to be discussed, and it will be to their advantage to be there when these matters are under consideration.
    All members are urged to turn out in uniform, permission for which has been granted, at the coming celebration on August 4th. As the Parade will be one of the main features of the morning programme, a full turnout is desired.

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A MEMORIAL BRIDGE
Editor of The Banner,
    Dear Sir, -- Allow me through the medium of your paper to make a suggestion to the people of Orangeville that a new cement bridge be constructed over the creek on Mill Street for a memorial to those who have fallen in the great struggle for Right and Justice in the recent war.
    This would answer a twofold purpose by removing the dilapidated condition of present site and be a monument to the boys who have gone from this district beyond the great divide.  The money for this purpose could be raised by public contribution so as to give every individual an opportunity to help, or the municipal Council have full authority to levy under the head of general purposes.  This structure would be an ornament and at the same time answer a very useful purpose and should be a credit to any town.  Shield panels with the names to be placed on the parapets.
    Yours sincerely,
        CHAS. KING,
            Town Engineer.

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BLACK'S CORNERS.
    Black's Corners Presbyterians will hold their annual garden party on Tuesday evening, August 5th.  An entertaining musical programme will be provided by a Company of Returned Soldiers, under the direction of Lieut. Hunter, of the Vocational School of Music, Toronto.  Good local talent will also contribute.  The programme will also include a rattling good baseball game, a number of addresses and other features.  Supper served from 6 to 8 o'clock. Admission 50c and 35c.

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WALDEMAR
    Mr. James Woulfe gave the young people an enjoyable time last week when a reception was held at his home to welcome back his nephew, George Woulfe, who has spent many months overseas, and who has recently returned bringing with him his bride from Scotland.  The evening was spent in music and dancing.
    Capt. Lane, of Grand Valley, gave a very interesting address in the Presbyterian church on Friday evening telling of many of his experiences while overseas.
    Don't forget the Garden Party which the Ladies' Institute are giving on  Friday, July 25, at the home of Councillor Thomas Reid.  Captain Hunter's Quartette of Returned Men from the Military Hospital, Toronto, will provide a varied musical program and will be aided by several prominent speakers.  Proceeds in aid of disabled soldiers.  Everybody come and help the women in their good work.

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G. W. V. A. CELEBRATION.
Orangeville Will Have a Big Day on August 4th.
    As intimated in last week's issue of The Banner the Orangeville Branch of the G. W. V. A. and the Dufferin Lacrosse Club are joining forces for the purpose of holding a Big Celebration in Orangeville, on Monday, August 4th. citizens of the town are cooperating and are arranging to extend a hearty welcome home to all returned men from Orangeville and district. The programme for the day will include a Big Parade and a baseball match in the forenoon.  In the afternoon there will be a lacrosse match between the Dufferins and a strong Toronto team, foot races and other sports.  A big Garden party and Band Concert is planned for night and it is expected that the Band of the famous 48th Highlanders will be secured for the Concert.  A half dozen committees are hard at work making the necessary arrangements and bills will be out in a few days giving details of the programme.  As August 4th will be civic holiday in Toronto and a number of towns in this part of Ontario the Celebration is almost certain to draw an immense crowd.  A special invitation is extended to all Great War Veterans in this district to attend.  Watch for bills with full programme.

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CIVIC RECEPTION
East Garafraxa Will Honor Its Soldier Sons on August 1st.
    The Council and Citizens of the Municipality of East Garafraxa are arranging for a big Civic Reception and Garden Party in honor of the returned soldiers of the Township.  The event will take place on the Marsville school grounds, on Friday evening Aug. 1st.  Duncan R. Cowan, of Toronto, Canada's premier entertainer, has been engaged for the evening.  Mount Forest Highland Pipers will also be present, and there will be a baseball match between the oldtime rivals, Bellwood and Hillsburg, commencing at 6.15 sharp.  addresses appropriate to the occasion will be delivered by John Best, M.P., C. R. McKeown, M.L.A., Col. J. A. V. Preston, Warden Hilborn, and other speakers.  There will be a refreshment booth on the grounds in charge of the Marsville Woman's Institute.  Admission 25c.; children 15c.; Returned soldiers free. A cordial invitation is extended to all returned men to be present.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Pte. G. Mountford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mountford, of Camilla, was among those who returned from overseas on the Olympic a short time ago.  He went over originally with the 164th Battalion.
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    Spr. L. S. Locke, son of Rev. John Locke, pastor of St. Paul's church, Brampton, and a former pastor of Orangeville Methodist Church, after two years service in the colors, returned home on the Belgic.  He was a signaller with the 6th Brigade artillery in France.  Spr. Locke had a hot time of it in the Cambrai battle but fortunately came through it alright.
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    Lorne Black, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Black, of Amaranth Station, arrived home from overseas about ten days ago.  His brother, Norman, arrived home some weeks ago.  The two brothers went overseas in March of last year, and both saw service in France.  Norman had the pleasure of being with the Canadians during the triumphant march into Germany after the armistice was signed.  He was 160 miles into the enemy's country.
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    Capt. Henry, after two and a half years service overseas with the Canadian Army Dental Corps, arrived home early Monday morning and was given the glad hand by his many friends.  He came over on the Royal George.  Capt. Henry looks well and is feeling fit.  During his absence he has been in England, France, Belgium, Italy and Austria, besides putting in two and a half months with the army of occupation in Germany.  He can only remain a few days in Leamington as he has to continue on duty for eight or nine months longer and has to be in Victoria, B.C., by July 21st. -- Leamington Post and News.
    Capt. Henry is a brother of Township Clerk W. A. Henry, of Mono.
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    Gunner Stuart Porter, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Porter, was accorded a rousing reception by the Band and citizens generally on his arrival home on Monday night.  Gunner Porter enlisted with the 67th Battery in Toronto on September, 1916, and went overseas in November following.  He trained in England for five months before going to France with the 6th Battery.  He was gassed at Hill 70 in August, 1917, spent seven months in Hospital at Warrington and then returned to his Battery with which he served until the armistice.  Gunner Porter spent two months in Germany and had the misfortune to contract diphtheria after returning to England.  He is looking well considering his recent illness.
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    The many friends and acquaintances of Gunner Willard Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Scott, formerly of Waldemar, Ont., will be pleased to learn of his safe return from France on the last day of March, 1919. Gnr. Scott enlisted with the 31st Battery C.F.A. on July 2nd, 1915, and left for England after training here on February 3rd, 1916.  On July 12th, 1916 he arrived in France and saw from that date until the day of the armistice continual service at the front except for a short time when his hearing required medical attention.  One of the outstanding features of Gunner Scott's service of three and a half years in France was the fact of his never one allowing a note of complaint to creep into his letters to his mother. No matter what privations and dangers he underwent his letters seemed always to bring to his home the cheerfulness with which he did his duty.  The day he arrived in Toronto he was met by a host of friends who took him to his gaily decorated home where his parents have once more the pleasure of seeing their son safe and sound after a strenuous time amidst appalling dangers.

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    Capt. Whitney, formerly of the 164th Batt., was a guest at the Grand Central Hotel, over a recent weekend. 
    Capt. and Mrs. Carson and daughter, Mary, of Toronto, are spending two weeks with Mrs. Henry Cooper, Campbellville.
    Lieut. Roger Davidson, a Western soldier who has just recently returned from overseas, paid his cousin, Mrs. A. D. McKitrick, a short visit last week before starting for Victoria, B.C.

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    Mr. and Mrs. Fred Overland, Calgary, are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Overland, of Erin, and other relatives hereabouts for a few weeks. Mr. Overland has recently returned from service overseas.

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WELCOME TO SOLDIERS.
    Amaranth Township will extend a Civic Welcome to its Returned Soldiers at a Big Peace Celebration on the School Grounds at Laurel on Wednesday, Aug. 13th. Baseball, Races and other attractions.  Full particulars next week.

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SOLDIERS HONORED.
Caledon Returned Men Given Rousing Reception at Big Celebrations Held Tuesday of Last Week.
Stirring Addresses by Major Burch and Captain Duncan -- Aerial Flights -- Athletic Games -- Garden Party -- Supper.
    The weather man prepared a special brand of weather for the big celebration that was held in Caledon on Tuesday afternoon, when the township united in welcoming with a genuine celebration, the boys who went overseas.  All Nature smiled and lovely Caledon never appeared to such advantage as when she donned her summer garb for the occasion.
    The site chosen for the celebration was the home of Mr. Geo. Laughlin, lot 15, first line west.  This property is historic in the county.  The present owner was born on the adjoining property, and when he took possession of his present farm twenty-nine years ago, found it covered with immense virgin pines, 100 feet in height. These he removed in clearing the land.  On Tuesday, what had once been forest was the scene of one of the most remarkable gatherings ever held in Ontario.
    Entering the grounds a large plot to the left was laid out as a lacrosse field, and was laid out as a lacrosse field, and on it later in the afternoon, Orangeville engaged Brampton in a game, the latter team winning 7 to 6.
    At the far side of the lacrosse field the ground dipped into a small but beautiful ravine, and to the right of this ravine the platform was erected where the speakers were surrounded at all times by a most attentive and interested crowd of listeners.
    On the far edge of the ravine was a small grove of lovely trees, and in this grove were set the tables, from which the returned men regaled with a feast that rivalled the famous feast of Nebuchednezzar.  The ladies had vied with each other in setting the tables, and the competition in decoration and design was very keen.  It would be a task upon which mortal men would dismally fail in trying to give a description of what these wonderful ladies tables looked like.
    As for the food, the like was never seen nor known in the history of Caledon.  It looked as if every housewife in the Township had busied herself with the latest word from the various women's journals, and then had gone far beyond that.  Meats, and cakes and pies and salads.  The Waldorf Astoria never offered any such bill of fare.
    While the preliminary items of the program were under consideration, a ? sent by the International Aerial Transport Company did some fancy rounds and then offered his services to take passengers for short flights.  Did he have any passengers?  what do you know about James Barber taking a fly?  He was the oldest man who went up and there were others upon whom he is not going to have anything in the way of adventure.
    The oldest-timer present was lost in wonder at the title of the program.  "Not so long ago," said he, "the steam cars were new, then the automobile, now the air-ships, what will Caledon see next?"
    Alton is doing some crowning about having won the baseball game from Inglewood, a match that was closely contested, but in the friendliest manner.
    When the grounds began to fill up and observers saw the cars being parked in ever increasing numbers along the sides of the road, the following celebrities were noticed: Major Burch of West Toronto, Captain Duncan, of Port Credit, Clerk Willis and members of the Caledon Council, Rev. Mr. Burkholder, Major T. L. Kennedy, of Dixie, Major W. D. Sharpe, of Brampton, Capt. Dan McCaughrin, of Mono Road, and Lieut. Selwyn Judge, just returned from overseas.
    It was a wonderful sight for the beholder just before the ceremonial event of the afternoon, for there was gathered some of the best of Peel's rural population, the men showing every evidence of prosperity and up-to-date business swing, the women in pretty and expensive summer clothes that would have graced a large city gathering.  Among them strolled the returned soldiers, some of them in khaki, a color contrast that allowed no one to forget the reason of the gathering.  Above all sounded the soft notes of the 48th Highlanders Band, which under the direction of Captain Slater(?) played every patriotic air known to modern musicians.  And high over everything, the drone of the flying machine constantly reminding those present of the reality of the new era that is before Canada.
    The official welcome was given by Reeve Kannawin and Rev. Mr. Burkholder, and on behalf of the soldiers the responses were given by Major Burch and Captain Duncan.  In their replies both emphasized the fact that now the war is over, those who never went across owe it to the soldiers to see that the fight for liberty shall have resulted in a genuine liberty and a real freedom, equally shared by all.
    Lt. Selwyn Judge was flag officer of the day, and during the ceremonial recognition of the services of the "unreturnable dead" lowered the flag, while Rev. Mr. Burch prayed for those who mourn the loss of the sleeping heroes and for the harvesting of the sacrifice which they made in a better Canada.  Captain Duncan, whose own two boys made the supreme sacrifice, fittingly spoke on this occasion.
    On the conclusion of the prayer and address, the flag was slowly raised to the strains of the National Anthem played by the band and silently sung by many whose hearts were too full to allow their lips utterance.
    The veterans were the most prominent party in the audience gathered about the platform during this ceremony and among the boys were no less than six members of the Brampton lacrosse club, all of whom had "done their bit" in France and Flanders.
    A most interesting program of sports and races was carried out.
    The supper, aside from the provided for the returned men was a picnic of the happiest kind.  The baskets gave never a hint as to the high cost of living.  They were full, running over, with the overflow packed into a second and third basket in some cases.  And what they could not bring from home, such as ice cream and soft drinks, they secured from the big tent.
    "Three deep," one guest says the customers were packed around the counter all afternoon.  It did not matter that the papers of late have been full of warnings to disregard soft drinks and the like.  Caledon was out to celebrate so it disregarded the warnings and not the drinks.
    Supper over, folks visited round and chatted, until the early evening brought the garden party.  LeRoy Kenny, funny as ever, and keyed to the occasion got everybody laughing on the start and never let up.  No finer singing was ever heard than that of the "Big Four" quartette from Toronto, consisting of Gladstone Brown, Albert David, Charles H. Leslie and Dr. Donald C. McGregor.  Their selections were of a very high order, though containing the patriotic note and were of the quality that brings the heart to the throat with their sweetness and appeal.
    During the evening the 48th Band continued the program started in the afternoon and were heard with delight to the very last.  Short addresses were given by Major Burch and Captain Duncan during the evening, both of them well able to speak to the soldier and to others for the soldier.
    No more glorious day has ever been in Caledon, no more glorious day can be expected of the future.  It was a big day in happiness, in the touch of nature that makes the whole world kin and in the recognition in a big way of the big debt that Caledon owes her soldier boys.
    The committee deserves the highest praise for the thoroughness of the arrangements which were followed by so well-deserved success. -- Brampton Conservator.

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    A war trophies collection belonging to Dr. Murray and now shown in Mr. J. A. Armour's window, in Owen Sound, is attracting wide attention as evidenced by the crowd that is continually viewing it.

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    Plans are under way for the Mount Forest Soldiers' Celebration on Aug. 24th and 25th.
    Five additional buildings are to be erected at the Ontario Military Psychiatric Hospital, near London, at a cost of $150,000.
    Mr. B. H. Willis, of Durham, a returned soldier, has been appointed chief enumerator to prepare the voters' lists for South Grey.
    John Ferris, of Stanton, has received from the Department of Militia the Distinguished Conduct Medal which was awarded to his brother, the late Alex. Ferris of that place.

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    Lt. Lucy C. Squire, Norwich, has been awarded the Royal Red Cross.
    Roy Morley Hall, of Courtland, was fined $250 for defaulting military service.
    About 5,000 morphine tablets were found on a batch of soldiers at Kingston.
    Driver Wm. J. Shields, son of Mrs. John Shields, Second Line, Melancthon, has returned to Canada from overseas.
    Signaller Frank Patton, the second eldest and one of three sons of Councillor Patton, of Flesherton, to go to the war, returned home recently and was given a welcome at the station.  Frank enlisted with the 147th Battalion and when the war closed was with the Signal Corps.

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AMARANTH'S RECEPTION
    The citizens of Amaranth Township will hold a Public Reception in honor of the Returned Soldiers of the municipality on the Public School grounds in the Village of Laurel on Wednesday afternoon, August 13th.  A Complimentary Banquet will be tendered the soldiers during the afternoon, followed by addresses of welcome by Col. J. A. V. Preston, Capt. Lane and others.  The programme for the afternoon will also include a Baseball Tournament for which $60 of prizes are being offered, a lacrosse match, Orangeville Juniors vs. Shelburne Juniors, and a number of foot races for boys and girls, Veterans, men and ladies, as well as several novelty events.  Six baseball teams have already intimated that they intend to enter for the Tournament.  The ladies of the township will serve Supper from 4 to 6 o'clock.  Admission, including Supper, 25 cents, children, 15 cents.
    The Celebration will be continued in the evening when a Grand Garden Party will be held in Maltby's orchard in Laurel, under the auspices of L.O.L. No. 330.  The celebrated Marr Family, of Toronto, Scottish Dancers and Patriotic and Humorous Entertainers, have been engaged for the evening and will be assisted by some of the best home talent available.  Rev. W. M. Morris will occupy the chair and short addresses will be given by John Best, M.P., C. R. McKeown, M.L.A., the resident minister and other speakers.  Admission 35 cents; children 20 cents.  Orangeville Citizens Band will be in attendance both afternoon and evening.  Refreshment booth on the grounds with lunch counter in connection.

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    Corp. Wm. Wilson, second son of Mr. Paul Wilson, formerly of the first line, west, Chinguacousy, returned recently from overseas after three years service.  He was wounded in the shoulder on Easter Sunday, 1918, another bullet penetrated a small ? in his breast pocket all but eleven leaves.

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G. W. V. A. NOTES
    The town is to be congratulated for so fine an attendance at the Celebration held last Monday, under the auspices of the G.W.V.A. and the Dufferin Lacrosse Club.  The proceeds over and above expenditure will probably amount to $900.00 or $1,000.00.
    The attention of the members is drawn to the fact that the next meeting of this Branch will be held on Thursday evening, August 14, when a full roll call would be greatly appreciated.  Those who have not yet made application for membership, and who wish to do so, should obtain forms from Comrade J. Dawson at C. V. Jeffers Drug Store, and hand them in at once.

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    Harry Ainsworth, a returned soldier, handled the two baseball games in fine shape.  Ainsworth is a clever ball player and knows the game thoroughly.

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    Mr. Wm. McGuire, Postmaster of Tillsonburg, and his son, Wilfrid, who returned from overseas a couple of months ago, motored to town on Saturday and remained over or Monday's Celebration.  They were the guests of Mr. McGuire's brother, Mr. B. McGuire, and Mrs. McGuire, while here.

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MILITARY NOTES
    Dr. A. G. Doughty, Dominion Archivist, spent over three years collecting war trophies for the Canadian Government, and his search was a fruitful one.  The trophies are now being assembled at the Canadian National Exhibition and will be shown during the period of the Big Fair, August 23rd to September 6th.
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    H.R.H. the Prince of Wales expressed the desire to Col. Barker some time ago in England to make an aerial flight with the Canadian Flying Circus on his visit to Toronto, when he comes to open the Canadian National Exhibition.  He will be taken up by Col. Barker, who had several flights with the young prince in England.  they will make their aerial inspection of the Exhibition Grounds in one of the surrendered German Fokker machines.
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    Capt. A. W. Dunkley, a former teacher in Orangeville High School, has returned to Canada direct from the Khaki University at Ripen, England.  Captain Dunkley went overseas with the 170th Battalion in October, 1916, spent some months with the 5th Reserve in England, then reverted to the rank of lieutenant to go to France in the summer of 1917.  Joining the 20th Battalion, he was wounded at Passchendaele, and spent six months recovering and on light duty in the Cambridge Hospital.  He was then made records officer of the 1st Central Ontario depot at Witley, and after a time was detached for educational work at the Khaki University Concentration Camp, where he instructed classes in the classics.  He returns to resume his former position on the staff of the Oakwood Collegiate, Toronto.

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    A reception and presentation was held at the home of D. F. Patterson, Mayburne, on Tuesday evening when Merdie McDowell, recently home from overseas, was presented with a purse containing a $100 in gold.

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    Dr. E. C. McFarlane, formerly of the Canadian Army Medical Corps., London, Ont., has located in Priceville.
    Private Albert Hipkin, who spent over three years as a prisoner of war in Germany, and who married the young lady who did much to lighten the horrors of German prison camp life for him, brought his bride to Brampton on Monday of last week.

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MEMORIAL SERVICE.
    Last Sunday afternoon there was an interesting service in the Methodist Church.  The school has raised money for a memorial shield commemorating the members of the school who had fallen in the Great War.  There was a maple leaf for each name, six in number: Lieut. C. C. Henderson, Corp. D. B. Brown, Corp. H. E. Statia, Pte. H. A. White, Pte. H. E. White and Pte. I. Winterton. The meeting was conducted by Mr. W. R. Liddy and Dr. Price.  Mr. Jessop sang a solo very effectively.  Recitations were given by Mr. Wilson McConnell and Miss Ruth Coulter.  The pastor delivered an address commending the spirit service and heroism of the departed.  The shield was unveiled by two returned soldiers, Messrs. Fred. Patterson and William Henderson.

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G. W. V. A. NOTES.
    Rev. A. C. Mackintosh, of Guelph will present a report of the Dominion Convention held at Vancouver last July, at the next regular meeting of the local Branch of the G.W.V.A. on Thursday evening, August 14th.  All members of the Branch are earnestly requested to be present at this meeting.
    Our Secretary, Capt. Firth, will occupy his usual position, at tonight's meeting.  Capt. Firth has just returned from Toronto where he was taking a course in Manual Training.
    The officers of the Branch wish to thank all members and also non-members, especially those in uniform, who turned out for the Parade held in connection with the Peace Celebration on August 4th last.

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RETURNED MAN NEW PRINCIPAL
    Mr. Arthur H. Spotton, who has just returned from four years service in France, has been engaged as Principal of the Orangeville Business College, and will enter upon his new duties on Sept. 1st.  Mr. Spotton has ten years teaching experience in some of the best colleges in Canada, and was office manager for a large industrial concern in Winnipeg when he enlisted.  Hence, students attending under the new Principal will have the advantage of his ripe scholarship, extensive teaching experience and practical office organization.

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MILITARY NOTES.
    Douglas Endacott, son of Sheriff and Mrs. Endacott, left for Vancouver on Tuesday of last week, after spending a month with his parents and other relatives in Ontario, following his return from overseas, where he had been on active service for one moth short of five years.  Upwards of four years of this time was spent in France.
    Gunner Harold Wilcox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Wilcox, of Toronto, formerly of Orangeville, is holidaying with Orangeville friends for a couple of weeks.  Gnr. Wilcox returned from overseas a couple of weeks ago after upwards of three years service in the army.  He enlisted with the 34th Battery in February, 1916, went overseas later in the year, and served on the Western front until 1918.  On September 21, 1918, he sailed from Dundee, Scotland, with the 16th Brigade, C.F.A. for the Archangel front in Russia.  Gnr. Wilcox states that the campaigning in Russia was pretty strenuous work on account of the comparative smallness of the Allied Army.  A sore of guerilla warfare was waged most of the time, and it was pretty hard to tell when the enemy was going to spring an attack or make an attempt to cut off some of the Allied forces.  The Russians had an unpleasant habit of deserting from one side to the other as suited them, and this added to the difficulties of the situation.  While the climate of northern Russia is very severe in winter, the Canadian soldiers found it healthy and stood the winter campaigning very well indeed.

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SOLDIERS' RECEPTION
Township of East Garafraxa Does Honor to the Returned Boys.
    The Township of East Garafraxa held a Civic Reception and Garden Party in honor of its returned soldiers on Friday evening, August 1st.  The event was held on the Marsville school grounds where about eleven hundred residents of the township and the surrounding municipalities assembled to share in the welcome.  Reeve James Brown very ably presided while a most interesting program was rendered.  Duncan R. Cowan, of Toronto, Canada's Premier Entertainer, was present and again proved himself a high-class entertainer and humorist.  he took the audience by storm from the start and had the faculty of keeping them in good humor throughout the entire evening.  The Mount Forest Piers made their first appearance in this community and were most generous in providing the music for the evening.
    A striking feature of the occasion was the presentation to each soldier of a ten dollar bill.  Twenty-six soldiers were called to the platform were L. Boggs, clerk of the municipality, read the address of welcome and Jas. H. Simpson, the Treasurer, made the presentations.  Col. Preston of Orangeville, made a very appropriate reply on behalf of the boys.  Interesting addresses were also