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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1917-02-08, Page 6Vag() six 1 Fur Coats and Small Furs alniliSNOMPOINIMIININNONIOINOM 4.4 1 & COHANNA Phone po. rixxxxvorAxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxsA X X SCHOOL REPORT PRE WIWGIIA,M ADVANCE HURON COUNTY COUNCIL, (continued from, page 4) itsbri sort TOtt'et 1tukneP Inepeetor Tom reported on the public schools of West Huron as follows* • There are IO2 boards of trueteee, 105 school houses and 131 public wheel teaeheru, The tota1 expenditures of the boards' for 1910 amounted to $113,721.78, of which$81,19212 was paid as eateries to the 134 teachers, The number of pupils enrolled was 4,150. The average attendance was 2,088, being 07x per cent of the names entered on the school registers, Fully 10 per cent of those enrolled drop out of r.ohool or go to some other school at Easter,mid•eummer or during{ the term. Many are enrolled in two or more schools during the year, thus reducing the average attendance of all the schoole, The real average is much higher than school reports indicate, being over 75 per cent. About 50 per cent of the schools were closed for one, two or more weeks on account. of measles, chicken -pox or other diseases, during 1910. The qualification of the teachers employed were 7 firet class, 11$ second claws, 8 third class (5 of these . are aesistants) and one kindergarten dir- ector. A fine two -roomed school was built in St. Helen's .section during 1010. It is substantial, convenient and well located and beautifully finished. It cost about $1,500. Two teacher; are employed and a fifth class has been establtehed, having all the neoeesaryy, equipment for V class work, The Geo. Baird school in Stanley was remodelled and a basement added, making it practically a new and up.to date school. Several other schools were much improved. New schools should be erected at an early date in S. 8. No. 4, 8. 8, No, 9, S. S. No. 10, Ashfield townehip. Legielative grants are paid on teach- er's salaries and certificates., fifth chasers and equipment, agriculture and horticulture, addition to the school libraries, and physical training and military drill. In order to share in these grants for 1017, the school boards shall provide all the equipment speci. fled in section 3, pages 20 and 21 of the Public and Separate School Regulat- ions of 1915. Some schools bave not fully complied with this regulation yet. The Son. Dr. Pyne, Minister of Education, urges teachers to speed up production and to grow more food in the' school and have gardens, to utilize vacant areas for growing food plants. He suggests that school boards and teachers may in thie way take advant- age of the potential labor of boys and girls from 8 to 16 years of age; to in- crease the food products of Ontailo by $10,000,000 in the urban municipalities aline. Every teacher and every tris. tee should; at once, organize the boys and girls, so that the garden work *nay begin as soon as the weather is favour. able next spring. There were many excellent home and school gardens in t his inspectorate last year for which the teachers and boards will receive grants. Physical training was taken in all the schools and military drill in about 35 per oent of the classes. This work is enjoyed by the pupile. All classes reaching a fixed standard at the ti me of inspection received a grant. For physical training 70 schoole received •a grant and nine school's secured a grant for military drill. There are nine fifth class schools qualified to share in the grants—Bay- field, Crediton, Dashwood, Dungannon, Beneali, St. Helen's, Winchelsea, Zar- ch, and S. 8, No. 14, Stanley. These schools are well distributed over the inspectorate. All are doing valuable work for pupile that have passed the junior High School' entrance. Several other schools are doing junior pubi.io school graduation work. Not having the full equipment required by the` reg. ulations they cannot share in the grants for fifth class work. The Escter continuation school does effic- ient high school work for the students of South Huron. A. successful Teacher's Institute meeting, with 128 teachers in attend- ance was held on September 14th and 15th in Victoria school, Goderieb. The Easter promotion examinations which provide a uniform and indepeud- ent test for the promotion of the. puplie, was taken by pupils of nearly all the schoole. The High School Entrance and the Public School Graduation examination was held in June. The results were generally flatiefe story. On account of the ecatcity of'labor the Minister arranged that boys.rec. amended by their teachers should re- ceive an Entrance certificate by doing at least three months' farm work, be. ginning on May 2001, 1910. Several did the work and received certificates. There were many changes of teachers during 1010. In spite of these changes the teachers and pupile of moot schools did faithful and efficient work, All the schoole were visited twice during the year. The council thea adjourned to Meat agate the firet Tuesday in June inert. The following is the report of S. 8. No. 0, Turnberry for the Month of January, Total 100;x, honours 75 and pass W. Examined in nature etudy, arithmetic, geography, spelling and conduct. Sr. IV. Herman Metcalfe, 72; David Eadie 72, Examined to arithmetic, grammar, geography, spelling and conduct, Jr. IV. Mary Eadie 82; Annie Met. calfe 77. Examined ,in geography, Compos• ¶tion, history, spelling and conduct.. Sr. I1I. Mary Campbell 80; Frank McGlynn 78; James Campbell 77, Jean Wilton 77. Jr. I1I. Barbara Weir 76; Edith Metoalfe 73; Elsner Breen 02; Robert Baird 58. Examined in arithmetic, reading. geography, spelling and conduct. Sr. IL John McGlynn 02. Jr; II. Lorne McGlynn 03; Jennie Campbell 61; Isaac Metcalfe 60; Grace Mitchell 58; Boyd Harahan 51. Marked for daily work and conduct. 1. Robert Breen 80; Irene Mundell 70; CIarke Elliott 75; Andrew Mitchell 59. Sr. Printer, Addle Breckenridge 80: Isabelle Metcalfe 78; James Marshall 70; Walter McGlynn 40. Jr. Primer, Mary Weir 74; Annie 8 token 70; Dorothy Baird(abeent). Number on roll 29, average atten- dance 21. Parents are invited to con- sult the teacher regarding the progrese and conduct of their children. Juneve Tay lor, teacher. Report for S. S. 8 townships of Turnberry and Morris for the month of January 1017. Pupils with star placed before their names missed some exams through iliness, Junior IV. Total 575. --Addie Proctor 51, Norman Wacker 492, Vera McKen- zie 407, * Mable Armstrong 261, "Mar. ergaret Henderson 201, Sr. III. Total 575. --- George Fowler 420, RuHers417, Harold Moffatt 255ssel , "ChesterndeRintoonul 171. Sr, II. Total 400.— Clarkson Martin C311, Jack Skinn 298. Jr, II. Total 525— Jack Fowler 475, • ye Edna Henderson 1.70, Mae Moffatt 449, gJim Wright 310. Primer, Total 430,— Willie Hender- son 372, George Skinn 353. Number on rol117. Average atten- dance for the month '15. C. J. Brock, (teacher). GOOD WORK APPRECIATED • The following letter was received by Mrs. John n. Milts R, R. 3, Auburn, in answer to a note put in a pair of sox sent to the boys, which goes to show that our work is appreciated. France Jan. Oth, 1017 In anewer to a noteed yours written on the 24th of May and which I received sometime around Xmas. I will now endeavour to write a few lines. First I must thank you for the lovely pair of sox I received and which I am now wearing, it certainly is a great comfort to us boys to. receive nice dry eox when we come in from a night's wandering around the trenches often over the boot tops .in water. You asked the one who got the sox to write a few lines and I only think it is our duty to do so but some- times we leave things off too long and often forget so I have kept your not e in front of me for a convenient' mom• ant, I may mention for your inform• ation that my Regiment is P. P. 0, T. 1. 13, E. F. France. The boys out here certainly. appre- ciate the good work you people of Canada are ctoi ng for us and I extend my sincere thanks and trust that you may meet with every evccees in all your enterprises. ' Youre sincerely,. Sergt. A. A. Bonar No. 475781 . tib Coy. The December and January ship- ments of field comforts and hospital supplies received from Wingham are; To the National Service Wareroome, shirts and socks to the value of 8683.50; to the Canadian Red °rose Supplies valued at $118.70. • Several inquiries have been made as to whether or not we have overlooked changing the. Iabel on subscriber's papers who renewed their Anv.t ci since the New Year. All of those will kindly look, at their label on next week's' issue and if their subscription i s overlooked will report at once. A VICTORY ON ICE EIanT GAME The High School thought with great' delight,. That they'd put up a superior fight, But Public School fought with all their might And they came out alright that night. OECOND GAME With great disgust our friends appear- ed, But failed to show where they were reared. " ' Became they then so very placid, And thought once• woke of sulphuric acid. VENAL UAmE Then came the final game, the final! Our friends they showed great self - Hut then they said "We had no fun" We said quite calmly "It couldn't be done, THE MINISTER. OF' FINANCE REQUESTS. THE PEOPLE OF CANADA TO BEGIN NOW TO SAVE MONEY FOR THE NEXT WAR LOAN • JAN, 5. 917 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OTTAWA TO INVESTORS THOSE WHO, FROM TIME TO TIME, HAVE FUNDS REQUIRING INVESTMENT MAY PURCHASE AT PAIL DOMINION OF CANADA DEBFNTUE SHOCK IN SUMS OF $500, OR ANY MULTIPLE THEREOF' i'rlucipal rtp?yall'e l &t ()el °bor. 1-21:2. Illtrrest psx:tl1^ grail ;'c :l• 1st April ;anti 1.1 f•"'nl,fr by ehtx1uc (free. of cx^hurcc st at, tha., .:t'd Batik in ) it the rate of five per ten! per ars urr from tit^ gate of irtrrhastc. Iieldnre of thin tt'e1. trill 1',":' (' ii.n j ri•,ilr44 r.f E:,,i'1'Cnfl.ritet at poo ai'!E1��!•t+,tnrl t7,t�rref, .1;1 Itt^ r.P4,i13;.l.13t of r.'+• it. 119 rot '!.f /171-1",'nt��.t1•.�rr' inaci. 4' :1i"-' a;`t'• I Wore '.at. 1,•¶.119 iutry elte• Canada otber than an issue of Treasury dills or other like thott date security. Proceeds of this al.ock are for war purposes only. A commission of o'tr•:quitrter(111' one per rent swill b,� alloyed totecognit+.ed bond. and stock.brolte1.; on allotments made in roipt'ot of ;tpl,lirctiortw fa this stock s91ri+'h 'war tht•ir stamp. Pot :ai't rlicatiou forms apply to tLt, 1)pttty talbeetee of 1inante, Ottawa. 1 it:PAltTMENT or' FxNAlgcn, 011.6.3)A CCTVnkr. : ir_, tn.S. MADETO- ORDER 8HOES Having secured the services of an expert shoe maker. we are prepared to receive orders for shoes wade to your mea8U1'e.,Sk'e our samples. —x— Now i.the time to get your old shoes repaired Repairing promptly done, T. D. HOLMES Electric Shoe Repairer WINGHAM MARKETS (Correct up till Wedueeday noon,) Wheat, new 1 70 to 1 72 Flour, per cwt., patent5 00 to 5 15 Flour, per cwt., family4 00 to 4 05 Bran, per ton..... , . , 35 00 to 86 00 Shorts, per to11.... , . , 1;0 00. to 40 00 Oats, .... ......,003te 060 Barley 0 95 to 1 00 Hay, new 000 to 10 00 Butter, per lb --Dairy 031 to 35 Eggs, per dozen • '1 45 to 511 Cattle, medium butchere 7 50 to 8 00 Cattle, butehers eboice8 50 to 9 00 Hoge, live weight . , .. , 13 25 to 13 50 Lamb (cwt) 9 00 to 10 50 Haute, per lb...... , 0 28 to Bacon long clear 0 27 to 0 28 Sheep Skins 1 25 to 1 50 Hides 12 00 to 14 00 Chickens, live 4 dressed 10 to 18 Old Hens, '" 44" 10 to 14 Ducks, " '1 12 to 10 Geese, " t. 12 to 10 Turkeys, . " „ 16 to 20 Wroxeter Rev. Mr, Munroe of St. David's took charge of the Presbyterian church las Sunday. There passed peacefully away last Tues- mcruing one of Wroxeters most repected residents in the person of Airs, Brawn, Sr, She was 'in her Nth year, Deceased had been a life long Methodist and enjoy. cd the class meetings and other services until a few years ago, becoming_ too frail to attend. A private funeral was held on Thursday. Internment being made in the Wroxeter cemetery, The Ladies Aid will hold their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Jeff Mus- grove, next Wednesday afternoon. There was a good attendance at the annual telephone meeting held in the town hall on Jan. 24th. Chairu being ably occupied by T. it. Bennett of \Vingham, The reports being very satisfactory. The officers elected for the ensuing year are as follows.—D. D: Sanderson, president; A. E. Gallaher, vice president; Matt. Sanderson, managing director; Gavin Davidson and Peter McEwen, directors; \V, W. 1lazelwood, sec. treas.; Dan Mc- Tavish and Joc Lovell, auditors. • FORESTERS READJUST' RATES The Canadian Order of Foresters have for years occupied a prominent position as one of the leading Frater- nal Insurance Societies operating in Canada. It was luatituted in 1870 by 488 mem- bers who seceded from the American Order of Foresters. Today it has a membership of over 90,000 which is the largest purely Canadian membership of any of the fraternal insurance societ- ies doing busines t in the Dominion. The Society has had a most euocees- ful record, and has accumulated funds, which, at the printout time, amount to between five and a half and elk mil- lion dollars. Last year was apparent- ly one of the most successful years In the history of the institution. Tho amount added to the insurance funds for 1016 was between four and five hundred thousand dollars. Notwith• standing this success the management decided to ascertain what the actuarial standing of the society was, and se- cured the services of one of the most competent actuaries on the continent. Acting on the advice ofthe actuary, tho Society decided to readjust ite rates and place itself upou a basis which will give it at least 100 par cent of actuarial solvency. By taking this course, while its funds were still piling up it has been able to treat its members much more favor. ably than many of the societies which have readjusted their businesses der. ing recent years.— [ Advertiser London, Whitechurch The Patriotic Sdciety of Whitechurch intend packing a box on Saturday and would like if all the' work would be in before that date. asA•easel R�rs�r�ssrnr,iinlarw�.rsr' BCH RISTI I 'S Blue ale At the Landon (Eng.) College of music Exams held at Kincardine on Jan. 3T. There were eleven entries, all passed in- cluding live for violin and two vocal 10' advanced senior. Miss Mary Stewart and Mr. Harold Thompson of flueyalc, obtain ed first class in elementary pt:..no :anti violin, The above Marc Ilupits of G. Fry. att Mouattord, itfus.,1.. C. M., Kincardine Mr.' Arthur i1, Howell, Montreal, Was the examiner. PHONE 59 Every Bite Tastes Good Satisfaction in Every .Bite-- making it a pleasure to eat, is what we guarantee in the pro- visions we sell you. 'We Select All Eatables with the Greatest Care so that when you buy at this store you get your Pick of the Best All "Orders are carefully and Methodically Filled, Each and Every Customer Receiving tho Same Attention. 1 1 1 1 'I eon ammemeiems inemersntrem1 s ieN•1•NNN•••4•••••• •• CLEANS AS IT POLISHES sawm�awa+•r+ At you polish your piano, furni- ture; etc, with 0 Cedar Polish you clean and beautify it at tate satne tittle. It produces that beautiful hard, dry, lasting lustre, FOR DUSTING Dampen a 'tett of t heettclutli twlth a -Cedar. `i'isl3 ;ulttt.ta the dust in a sanitary manner. Polish in 25c, 50e, and $1.25 sizes. Mops 75c to $1 50. Satlafaction guaranteed or mon• ey refunded. A. J. ROS5 Hardware +'►..s+.IF!!lFI4+I► 1+ t , 1 i Blyth Miss Ashton of the public school staff, spent Sunday.at her house near Fo.rdwich. Mr, Luxton Hill madd a business trip to London on Saturday. The Brotherhood of the Methodist Church will hold a diuner in the lecture roots of the church, Thursday evening, Feb. 8th. They will serve an excellent menu, -and furnish a splendid programme The Forest City male quartette will be in attendance, This Musical organization is said to be one of the best is Western Ontario. Come and bring your friend, Captain and Mrs. Allison of Guelph visited Mr. and Mrs. -A. M. Cartheuc oyer Sunday. AIr. Neil Taylor of Chatham spent Sun• day with his family in town. Watson and Sons shipped a car of cattle on Monday. Miss Ella Metcalf secured the Morris chair at the Red Cross concert Tuesday night. Gorrie Alrs. John Gregg, ot Vancouver, is visiting friends in and around Gerrie, The carnival on Wednesday evening was a grand success, 'There was a very large attendance. The Ladies of Gorrie Patriotic Sewing Circle wish to thank Miss Hupfer of S. S. No. 10, Howick, and her pupils for their very generous gift of $27.10, receiv- ed last week. . The grim reaper has been busy in our village this week. The death of Mrs. (Dr ) Armstrong on Monday carne as a shock to the community. Mrs. Armstrong was very highly esteemed by alt who knew her and to her bereaysd husband is extended the deepest sympathy. On Thursday Mr. and Mrs. John I•Iard- ing answered the great roll call. Mrs. llardiug died about 3 o'clock in the tnorn- ing and her life partner following her about 12 hours later. The next meeting of the Gorrie Patriotic Circle will be held on Feb. 7th, 'at the home of Mrs,Robt. Cathers, Sleighs will be at Stephens & Ashton's store at one o'clock, sharp, to convey those who wish to go to the meeting. Will the ladies who donated material for the quilt kiudly bring the same with them. Morris J. 1). McEwen let line visited at Mon Crieff, and while there purchased a heavy draft mare, Mrs. Henderson, 1st line, is under the Doctor's care at present, site had the },*l ippe and took a relapse. The Stone School house, 2nd line, bas been closed owing to the teacher, Miss John's having the measles. Magnes Linktater who is here from the West visited at D. 1 1. Campbell's Robert Iletheriegton purchased a team colts from Robert Currie of Wawanosh. Helgrave ticlgravc boys now overseas: Ivan Wightman, Westley Rath, Chas. Counted, Jas. Coulter, Win. ls. Scott. Barry Dye, Writ. 'roiil.tiic, Norman Geddes. J. Mc- Callum, Jail; Audeison, Bert 'Tasker, jack Tasks,, Austin Cawtpbell, Lawrence Armstrong. W. Harry Brandon, Abe Brandon, Geo Reid, Alf Price, Rich*trd Pay, Albert l orn, *red Ribbons, Harold Kearney. The Patriotic Society wish to acknow ledge with thanks the fallowing donations; Mre. X2. 111eCi'eit, $$0; Mr. C. Campbell. $2.00; fad. b. Anderson, $2,00; Morris Cauneil ;;25; 51re. R. McGuire, 5 verde cottotl nett old cotton: rira. $cott, 10 yds Cotton; ;nlra, Cbatt. 1 aittpbell old cotton. 1. hursday, Feb. 8th, 101 Stormy Weather (� - Fri. and Sat. of last week Prevented us from raising the full amount of cash we desire and on account of this and also on account of the fact that} The storm prevented many Who would availed themselves the opportunity to pro- cure cheap shoes we decided to sell shoes on Thurs., Fri. and Sat. of this week At the same low prices at which we are selling shoes du ring the sale. Therefore for two reasons FIRST --To raise the amount of cash we need. SECOND —To enable everyone to procure some' of the bargains. Ve will sell shoes, rubbers, trunks, valises, In fact everything in the store at Prices away below the regular price And in some cases below what they can be bought for wholesale. W. H. WILLIS Sole Agent For The FOR s�,�,aE,LADIES Ammessmemaiimmenum Giant Flowering Carnation REE! Giant F!niig Carnationowe Address a' postcard to us now and receive by return mail a copy of our new illustrated So - page catalogue of Garden, Flower and Pield Seeds, hoot Seeds, Grains, Bulbs, Small Fruits, Garden Tools, etc. SP'CIAL.—We will also :end gos free a packet (values 15c) of our ,choice • This carnation is a great favor- ite; the flowers au... large a.ud fragrant and the plants do well outdoors. ''Transplanted into pots in the early fall they bloom profusely from U. tc ber 011 the end of May. Extra plants are casiiy propogated from them by cuttings, "pipings" or layering. Send for out catalogue and learn of our other valuable prcmfuma. 1S Darch & Hunter. Seed Co., Limited, CANADA w ... f♦, .r. NO GIFTS 't'0 PRISONERS Such Parcels Should be Sent through The Canadian Red Cross The Post Office Department is in receipt of a cablegram from the British authorities stating that no parcels containing food stuffs or art- icles of clothing should be forwarded in future from Canada for Prisoners of War in Germany. The British authorities represent that it is.abeolutely necessary that the above regulation should be complied with, Therefore, on and from the let February, 1017, the Poet Office De- partment will refuse to accept any such parcels for prisoners of war In Germany. The Department is advis- ed by the English authorities that such percale cannot be accepted for transmission to the prisoners, and could not get through. The Canadian Red Cross Society through its London Office undertakes that every Canadian prisoner shall re- ceive adequate relief in food and cloth. Ing, sending one parcel every week to each prisoner. Therefore, existing Organizations should continue thelr work of collecting funds to be sent to I a serious nature was • apprehended uutt[ the Canadian Red Cross Society;a le-, about a week ago, when symptoms of pneu- it is most desirable that they should not relax -their of . t'ts inthis respeot Persons desiriug td have additional food or supplies sent to a Canadian Prisoner should send money for that purpoee to the Prisoner of War Department, Canadian Red °roes Society. A letter containing a remittance and asking the Prisoners of War Depart- ment, Canadian Red Dross Society to send food or other articles to a prison. er of tour should be addressed to the Prisoners of War Department, Cana. dian sled Cross Society, and should contain information iu the following form:— No. 12345 Private A. G, 11ubiusou, 184h I figblander e, Canadian Contingent, 11,11.V. Cau. Primmer of War, Gottingen, Germany, r,0 Prisoners oi! War Depart'nt Canadian iter¶ Croce Satiety. The remittance should be in the form of a Past Office Wiley Order in femme of the Priennere of %Var De - pertinent, Canadian Red Cross Solety, for the Prisoner of War In question. Any peteon whbing to tends. rem tante direct to a Prisoner of War may 40 so bTy'xrteens of a root O fli.te Money Order, 'which is lowed fr;e of t ufol ,. MerB hurl. mission. Instructions as to how to proceed can be obtained froth Post- masters of Accounting Poet Offices. Parcels for prisoners of war con- taining articles which are not prohib- ited, may be sent fully addressed to the place of destination in the form above care of Prisoners of War De- partment, Canadian Red Cron Soci- ety, London. England, to be forward- ed after they have been censored. Detailed regulations respecting coin. munication with Prisoners of War are being issued to the Postal Service generally, and full information may be obtained by making application to any Postmaster. DEATH ROLL, Urn'. a Mits. pane Ilesuat ea The death of Margaret• Jaue Irwin be• loved wife. of john Rat diug, which sad event occurred at her home in Gorrie at an early hour on Thursday morning Feb. 1st, and also the death of her husband which took place twelve hours later, came as a distinot artdpainful shock to the com- munity. Neither Mr. nor Mrs. Hardiug had been sa well for some time as their many friends could desire, but nothing of utopia appeared, and iu spite of all that could be done they passed peacefully away. By their death, Gorrie bas lest a most fospeeted couple, swho have been residentsfor the past 80 years. Mrs. llarding who was io her Oh year, was a daughter of the late W. Irwin and hail spent practically all her life in Tp. of Hon - ick, having come from the 't'p, of Darling. ton Co. Durham, with her • parents when quite a child. She *vas married about .10 years ago to John Hardiug also of How. ick 'Pp. Besides a large circle Of friends and acquaintances, Mrs. Harding leaves to mourn two sisters, Mrs. J. Ilanistoelt, Cypress River, Alan. and Mrs, R. CUD. niughant, Wm ghant, also two brothers, W. A. Irwin. 1', M., Gorrie, and Chas, tri in of Howlett Tp. Mr. Harding mos it his '¶9th year. Ile Wits a titan et a vel y quiet tt.atur.: and uas much respected by ht:, friends and uetg;hboro. Ile leaves to Monro his loss- ono sister, Miss Margaret Harding anomie brother, l;teury filarding'. both bt Gorrie, the only surviving mem- hers of the llardiug family, Both Mr. and Mrs, Harding were consistent ntembcrs of the 'Anglican Church, The double fust- era), which wag a veryunusuat anti solemn occurrence took place on Sat. Feb. 3.11. A very impressive service was held itt St. Stephen's chttreh. conducted by their rector Rev. W. 11, Reba -tie, and was at- tended by s, large :ember of resiticot, aftt.r whet: the hearses weeded Choir w;ay to Gerrie caletery: where the renftaitis