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The Wingham Times, 1916-01-20, Page 1THE WINGHAM, TIMES. VOL. ICLV.—NO, 22 91 WINGHAN0 ONTARIO? THURSDAY JANUARY 20, 1916 ' $1 A YEAR IN AOVA.NCr Th CleoCti;:., Stores .- 01 1\ i3111 S 1 111 414 Stock Tonics Headquarters tor Dr. Hess & Clark Stock Tonic International Stock Tonic Royal Purple Stock Tonic Hirbogeum A fine line of Worm, Heave Cough and Louse PoWders for horses and cattle. 8 lbs Fine Cattle Salts 25c 10 lbs Coarse Cattle Salts 25c Salpetreanci Sulphur and till other drugs at bargain prices. FREE Elkaye Gall Cure To any person purchasing $1.00 or more of any Stock Food or drugs for stock, we will give a 25c box Elkays Gall Cure, FREE. Friday and Saturday, 21st and 22nd. W. McKIBBON, Ph. DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN .11 WE ARE. HEkt.E TO SERVE. 'YOU .1 BUYER! Do you want to buy a home in Wingham? If you come to me I will show you .some excellent values in proper- ties ranging ifrom :$600 to $4,500. I will he pletesed to Show you around the Town. J. G. STEWART Real Estate Agent WINDHAM ONTARIO 4% My Best Advertisement is my Customers' Rbcommendation Eyestrain causes headache, weak, tired and aching eyes. Other things may give relief - but perfectly .adapted glasses are the only cure. The most important thing about a pair of glasses is the SKILL of the specialist who fits them. If I cannot help you, 1 say so. If I can I do thoroughly. Satisfaction guaranteed with every pair of glasses. I supply advice free. C R. WILKINSON Eophthalmic Optician Edward St. Wingham Over twenty years practical experience. Christie's Grocery PHONE 59. 'Store onens°7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. Don't Forget ,‘CHRISTIE'S • GOOD TEA ON Friday 41011.111111.10M MIR NEW COUNCII, "Good evening boyar said the Mayor, "L hope you will play on the square, But if troubles arise, Why I'll try to look wise When the matter's referred to the chair." "There's one thing I don't favor," said Si, "It' e the raising cif wages too high, I3ut when men go on strike, We must treat all alike. Or the voters will bid us Good-byel" "Last year I was nowhere," said Bink, "My motions were all on the 'blink, But my stock has gone up Since I won the prize cup, By heading the poll, I don't think." "Last year was a hummer," said Pat, "Through forty-six meetings 1 sat, I hung in with the crowd, But don't tell it out loud, For that's why I fell in the fat." "They didn't quite get me," said Spot, "Though the chase that. they gave me was hot, I took things too easy, And didn't get busy, So fourth place was all that I got." "One more year in the Council, said ' Bist, "Then I think I shall go and enlist; It's etill the same story, No gain and no glory, So I might as well fight the mailed fist." "In municipal matters," said Gann, "There's a lot for a fellow to learn, But if I play wise, With wide open eyes, may try to be Mayor in my turn." ''We want noignoramus Toth) our work," said Amos, "When man to man engages, I favor proper wages; When huskies pull our flexes, We pay them all they axes." ('Twould take a Burns or Kipling To ifind a rhyme for Tipling.") —UNCLE BILL. L. Ct, L. District.. District officers for the L. 0. L. Dis- trict of Turnberry, • County of North Huron, elected on January llth are as follows:—District Master, Jos. E. Cur- tis; Deputy Master, John Davidson; Chaplain, Rev. J. W. Hibbert; Rec.- Sec'y., Anson Thornton; Fin.-Sec'y, John J. Casemore; Treas., John Pea- cobk; D. of C., Allen M. Franck. Killed in Action Word was received here last week that Sergt. Wm. Darnell of the 4th Canadian Battalion had been killed in action on December 29th in Belgium. Sergt. Darnell was in his 48th year and left Wingham on the 80th of August, 1914. He Was a memper of the C. O. C, F. and was an employee of the West- ern Foundry. He is survived by a wife and five children who have the deepest sympathy of the citizens of Wingham in their bereavement. Pioneers have Splendid Voyage Mrs. J. W. Smith received a letter recently from her husband, who enlisted last fall in the 2nd Battalion Pioneers. He -states the battalion left Quebec on December 14th on the steamer Ordena, of the Cunard Line, and arrived safely in England after an uneventful voyage of seven days. On their arrival they were sent to Hayley Down Camp, near the ancient city of Winchester, and are housed in huts, thirty men in each. He reports they are enjoying fine weather and are getting down. to good hard drilling. The Cost of Living The Labour Department reports that the index number for wholesale food prices in Canada averaged 148.7 for 1915, as compared with 136.1 for 1914. This large increase in the general cost of commodities, however, does not re- flect accurately the increase In the cost of food prices, which was not compara- tively so great. The cost of a week's supply of thirty staple foods for the average werkingman's family rose from $7.97 in 1914 to $8.13 in 1915, an increase of only 17 cents. •Coal and wood were slightly lower last year than in 1914, and ,rents declined, especially in the western Province. Wingham Wins First Game The first game in the Northern Hockey League was played at the Wingham rink on Friday evening laet, between the local seven and the Mount Forest team. The game was rather one sided to Make good hockey. The score was 10 to 2 in favour of the Winghamites. The following was the line-up:— Wingham Mt Forest W. Reid . Goal Campbell Anderson Point Duffield retterley C. Point Patten Telfer Rover Ilinchy Elliot Centre Russell MeLeen Right Wing Rutherford Miller Left Wing McNamara Referee—John Shea, Palmerston. Fractured tier IHUps Mrs. Mellen, of Lower Wingharo, was taken to the hospital on Friday last, suffering from a fractured hip, which was the result of a fall on the slippery walk while returning home from her duties .at the Dominion Bank, Quiet Church Wedding A quiet church wedding took place on Wednesday morning, January 12th, at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Wingham, when Miss Mabel Goy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Goy, of Culross, was united in marriage to Mr. John Moir, of the same township, Rev. Fallon officiated, Farmer's Convention A convention for the farmers of Western Ontario will be held in the Town Hall. Wingham. on the afternoon of Friday, January 21st. The speakers and their subjects will be as follows:— "A Balanced Ration for Stock Feeding." Mr. Asquith, St Marys; "The Import- ance of Seed Selection", Prof, Squirrel 0. A. C., Guelph; "Fertilizer, its Ac- tion on the Soil," Mr. Perry, Chemist, Toronto; "I3ettfer Methods of Market- ing Produce," A. E. Silverwood, Lon- don; "Should a Farmer Keep Books," Geo, Spotton, Wingham. All farmers are invited to attend this meeting and hear these important questions dis- cussed. ROyal Scarlet Chapter Officers. Officers elected for the Royal Scarlet Chapter for the year 1916, are as follows:—Sir Kt. %Nor. Comp. in Com., Jno. A. McDonald; Sir Kt. Ex. Comp. in Com., Jno, Davidson; Sir Kt. Comp. Chaplain, Rev. J. W. Hibbert; Sir Xt. Comp. Scribe, J. W. Dodd; Sir Kt. Comp. Treasurer, F. H. Roderus; Sir Kt. Comp. Herald at arms., Thos. Wheeler; Sir Kt. Comp. lst Lecturer, Jno. F. Groves; Sir Kt. Comp. 2nd Lecturer, Wm. Guest; Sir Kt. Comp. 1st Conductor, Seymoim Thornton; Sir Xt. Comp 2nd Conductor, Jos. Guest; Sir Kt. Comp. Inward Herald, Jno. Wilkinson; Sir Kt. Comp. Outward Herald. W. 33. Elliott, Agricultural Society Meeting Owing to the very disagreeable weather on Tuesday. the annual eneet ing of the Turnberry Agricultural Society has been adjourned until the afternoon on Thhrsday, January 27th at 2 o'clock. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber and all mem- bers and all parties who are interested in Wingham fall fair are requested to attend the meeting. Wingham is an excellent centre for a fall fair and if a united effort were, put forth the fair could be made one of the best in West- ern Ontario. There is no use com- plaining oi. conditions on fair day. These matters can all be managed on the day of the annual meeting. Re- member the date of meeting is Thur- sday, January 27th at 2 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chamber. Thanks from Front The following letter has been re- ceived by the Editor of the TIMES from Pte. Geo. W. Moffat, who is now in France:— France, Dec. 21st, 1915. To the Editor, "Wingham Times". Dear Sir, — Would you be kind enough to insert the following in your esteemed paper. To the Ladies Patriotic Society. take pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of yoUr CChristmas box. It came as an exceedingly pleasant sur- prise and I wish to thank you all most heartily for your thoughtfniness in putting together such a splendid parcel. Wishing you all a very prosperous New Year and every success in your work, I am, Ycnirs sincerely, GEO. W. MOFFAT, France. I. 0, O. F. Officers. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES Belgian Relief Fund— Previously acknowledged $ 88 62 Mrs. Robt. Stiiell 5 00 $103 62 Our subscription list for the Belgian Relief Fund is always open, and as the need is still very great, any contribu- tions are welcome, and will be for- warded as soon as received. For our treasury we gratefully ac- knowlege $2 from Mr. Geo. Phippen, also $15,20 from Mrs, Stewart McGee, the proceeds of her four Patriotic Teas. We would be pleased if other ladies would be willing to make teas for the benefit of the Society. The following hospital supplies of cot- ton have been received with thanks:— Mts. John Kelly, 5 yards; A.Y.P.A. of Anglican Church, 100 yds; A Friend, 10 yds; two face cloths knit and donated by two little girls. We are alwaye glad to receive new cotton for bandages and old cotton for dressings to be left with Mrs. Pugh. Miss Fessant. Convenor of the yarn committee, reports the following dona- tions of socks for which the Society extends thanks. Mrs. Cummings, sr,; 2 pairs; Miss C. Farquharson, 1 pair; Miss esard, 2 pairs; Mrs. Thos. King, 8 rairs; Mrs. John Hanna, 2 pairs; Mrs, C. G. VanStone, 1 scarf. Yarn for socks will be supplied by Miss Fessant to any who will knit. and we are always looking for volunteers for this work and for making shirts. Cut out shirts may be obtained from Mrs. J. Wilson, Mrs. Bone, Mrs. Tindall or Mrs. Gray. Remember the cooking Sale to be held under the auspices of the Women's Patrptic Society on Saturday afternoon in the Council Chamber, commencing at 3 o'clock. Dpnations of cooking and candy are requested from all ladies in- terested in Patriotic work. Tea will be served for the small charge of 10 cents. Come and help along the good work. The 'Secretary has received the following letter from the Canadtan Red Cross Seciety, Toronto. Dear Madam, - 1 beg to apknow- ledge the receipt of your letter enclos- , ing $50.00 as a donation from S. S. No.7 Morris. I enclose official receipt for , the money, and would ask you to ex- press to the pupils of S. S. No. 7, , Morris, and also to Miss L. Johns, Ithe hearty thanks of the Executive Committee for this very welcome donation to our funds. Please also accept our thanks for your trouble in the matter. Yours truly, B. S. MacIunes, Hon, Rec. Sec'y. Women's Institute Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Wingham branch of the Women's Instinute will be held in the Council Chamber on the afternoon of Thursday, January 27th, commencing at 3 o,clock. The roll call is to be answered by quotations from Tennyson. Mrs. W. 3, Greer will give a paper on "The History of the Union Jack." Members and others who have comforts for the soldiers are requested to bring same to this meeting as a shipment is to be made to headquarters next week. All ladies will be made welcome. Picture House Notes. The attraction for Wedn Thursday Will be Mary Pic great success "Behind five parts. Don't fat Canadian girl. exceedingly fun Mexico." Wai ay and rd in her Scenes" in see this little Barrymore as in "The Man from till you see Barr,vmore in his greatest success, "Are You a Mason?", which will be shown February 2nd and 3rd. Isn't it a fact that the great wave of reform, throughout the entire country, can he traced mainly through the efforts of the moving Ipicture industry to illustrate and de - Mr. Gavin Davidson, of Wroxeter, 1 D. D. G. M. for Wingham district, I made an official visit to Maitland Lodge, No. 119, I. 0. 0. F., on Thursday last and installed the following officers for the ensuing term:—P, G., A. E. Porter; N. G., Robt. Brooks; V, G., P. H. Deans; Rec.-Secy., John F. Groves; Fin. -Secy„ W. J. Haines; Treas., H. B. Elliott; Wor., John Hut- ton; Con., R. A. Currie; R. S. N. G„ W. W. Hough; L. S. N. G., Sohn Cran- dall; Chap., W. J. Deyell; I. G., J. W. Dodd; 0. G. J. A. Cummings; R. S. S., Robt. Allen; L, S. S., Neil Robb; R. S. V. 0.. Herb Jobb; L. S. V. G., Geo. Jacques. It Was decided to hold a Lodge of Instruction in Wingham on Good Friday. Members of the Lodges at I31yth, Brussels, Wroxeter, Tees - water, and Dungannon, will take part in the Lodge of Instruction. ; ict the deplorable conditions that xist, caused by liquor, gambling, and vice of all sorts? Premier Norris, of Manitoba, told the liquor dealers that a bare majority w ill suffice to carry prohibition in 1\ arch, and gave no hope of compen- sation. Jnxenaburg has an area of 1,100 selves miles. SPFCIAL SALE ON FARMERS' DAY Bead our Ad. on last page. W. H. WILLIS t lei IS :1 reeimei • MINOR LOCALS. For Diamond and Wedding Rings go to Knox's. Fine stock of silverware, cut glass and jewellery at Knox's. —Remember the sole of home -cooking and cardy in the Council -room on Sat- urday, Jan. 2nd, at 3 o'clock, —Mr. Wm. Simpson has purchased the Adam Simpson farm on the 4th coneession oE Culross and has taken possession, —Mrs. A, Runstedler has vented the' store recently occupied by Mr. Orval Taylor, and is moving her millinery stock there this week. —At Teeswater last week, Jas. Lambertus was fined $825 and Wm. Tiffin some $450 and costs for selling liquer in a local option district. —The Imperial Orchestra has been engaged to supply the musical program at the Firemen's Ball to be held in Lucknow on Wednesday evening next. —The storm king was at work the first of the week and has left this section With bad roads. Too much snow in some places and not enough in others. — Box Social at Junction School, Fri- day evening, January, 2L Proceeds for Patriotic purposes. Admission,— Gentlemen 15 cents. Ladies please bring boxes. —Mr. A. M. Crawford is having the south end of the National Hotel re- modelled into a store, which, when completed, will be occupied by C. Bondi, as a fruit store. —The Women's Patriotic Society an- nounce a sale of Home -Cooking and candy in the Council -room next Satur- day afternoon at 3 o'clock. Proceeds to be used for patriotic work. —Mr. Jack Holmes, a member of the Bank of Commerce at Toronto, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Holmes, of town, has returned home and has en- listed for overseas service. —Drop in at Council -Chamber for a hot cup of tea and a sandwich on Sat- urday afternoon. The small charge of 10c. will help the ;Women's Patriotic Society to continue its splendid work. — At Guelph last week. Prof. J. E. Howitt placed the reduction of the potato crop in Ontario. caused by the disease at 3,000,000 bushels, which at 40 cents per bushel would be worth $1,200,000. — In the birth column of our last issue a son was reported to Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Fry. This should have read"a daughter". Unfortunately the proof was not read by the party who wrote the cepy. We regret the error. —The Canadian Flax Growers' Assoc- iation, at a meeting in Hensel] last week, adopted a resolution asking the Provincial Government to appoint an official to look after the educational interests of the association. Cour]. Tipling represented the Wingham flax mill at the meeting. —Last Friday daily papers announced a number of honors which had been conferred on members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force and we notice that our former townsman, Capt. T. C. Evans, of the Veterinary Corps, has been awarded the Military Cross. Numerous Wingbam friends will extend hearty congratulations. —Mr. Ernie Merrington, now of Messrs. Scandretts Brothers, London, formerly of Wingham, met with a nasty accident. Whilst working in his office. he received a bad cut on the back of his hand. Dr. King - smith happened to be in the store at the time, and excellently stitched up the wound. On informa- tion received Mr. Merrington is pro- gressing favourably although not able to attend to his duties. Death of Mr. Spading. After an illness extending over sev- eral months, our esteemed townsman, Mr. F. G. Sperling, passed away on Tuesday night, aged 63 years. The funeral will take place from his late residence on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock for Wingham cemetery, with service at the house at 1 80 o'clock. Forther reference to the late Mr. Sperling will be made in our next issue AUCTION SALES, Mr. Alex. Mowbray, lot 41, con. 14, East Wawanosh, having sold his farm, will hold an auction sale a farm stock and implements on Wednesday after- noon, January 26th. John Purvis will be the auetioneer. Mr. D. 0. Pope will hold an auction Isale of Stock, including cows and pigs, at Wroxeter on Saturdey afternoon, January 22nd. T. R. Bennett Will be the auctioneer. PERSONALS /1•11m111.1••••=r Mr. Wilfrid Pocock is attending busi- ness college, here. Pte. Windsor spent Sunday with friends in Bluevale. Mr, W. J. Armour is away this week on a business trip to Halifax. Miss Amy Thompson, of Toronto, is visiting viith Mrs. T. C. King. Miss Beatrice Keith, of Teeswater, is this week the guest of Miss Lila Bell. Miss Mulvey. of Albany, it visiting with he( grandfather, Mr. John Mulvey. Mrs. Manson. of Exeter is visiting for a few days with Mrs. P.S. Linklater. Mr. John Fairservice, of Londesboro, spent the week end with friends in town. Major Sinclair was in Clinton on Tuesday, attending a recruiting meet- ing. Mrs. Hird, of Detroit, is visiting at the home of her uncle, Mr. E. C. White. Miss Alberta Taylor, of Belgrave, is this week the guest of Miss Annie Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. Rae, of Avonbank, were visiting for a few days with Wingham relatives. Mr. L. Kennedy visited Clinton friends on Tuesday and attended the recruiting meeting. Mr. H. H. Wightman, of Fort William, was calling on old friends in Wingham this week. Miss Marjorie Haines has commenced a stenographic course with the Wing - ham Business Collve. Miss Myrtle ImI4, of Wingham, is visiting her friend, Mrs. J. W. Joynt, at present.—Lucknow Sentinel. Mr. Geo. Russell. of Gilbert Plains, Man., a former well-known Wingham- ite, is visiting with old friends in town. Mrs. Fred Morris has returned to Oshawa after visiting for a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Jobb. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ansley, who have been visiting here for some time, left on Tuesday for their home in Winnipeg. Mayor McKibbon, Messrs A. H. Mus- grove and Geo. Spotton attended a re- cruiting meeting held in Clinton on Tuesday last. Mrs. Will Buchanan and (laughter, Miss Grace Buchanan, of Weyburn, Sask. are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. F Buchanan. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Buchanan left on Friday last for Cobalt where they purpose residing and where Mr. Buch- anan has taken a good position. Many Wingham friends will wish them success in their new home. CHURCH NOTES. CHURCH OF ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE. Mr. J. H. Christie has been appointed organist and choir master of St. Paul's Church. Mr. Christie desires to meet all the members for choir practice (this) Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. The adjourned Vestry meeting will be held Thursday evening, Jan. 200, punctually at 8 o'clock. The W. A will meet Thursday after- noon at 3 o'clock, in the Parish Hall. The Girls' Auxiliary will meet at Mrs. Tamlyn's house, Thursday evening at 7.30. The Rector's Bible Class intend driving to Teeswater on Friday evening, if the weather permit. BAPTIST CHURCH Rey. H. B. Hughes, B. A. of Mc- MasterUniversity, late of New Zealand, will preach in the Baptist Church next Sunday. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. D. Perrie preached anniversary sermons in the Presbyterian Church at Auburn on Sunday last and Rev. Andrew Lacing, of Auburn, conducted the services in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. METHODIST CHURCH. Regular services will be held in the Methodist Church next Lord's Day at 11 a. m. and 7 p. tn. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Hibbert, will preach at both services. The members of the Wingham company of the 161st Huron Battalion will attend the morning service in a body when the pastor's subject will be "Doig our Best." Evening subject, "The Coming Struggle." All are welcome. Come, Ex.Mayor Dr. 11. 11. Stevenson was elected Mayor of London by the City Clerk's casting vote, the recount show- ing a tie between him and Lieut -Col., W. M. Gartshore. 20 per cent, on Your Monev FARMERS' CONVENTION DAY, FRIDAY, JAN. 21st We shall offer a uniform dis- count of Twenty per cent. on any pair of Shoes in our store. Men's, Women's Boys', Girls' and Children's Foot- wear. REMEMBER TH E kt ATE and come here expecting to get an honest discount of 20 per cent., and you will not be dis- appointed. W. J. Greer THE SHOE MAN Too Late CANADIANS have at last wakened up to the serious- ness of the war situation, and are enlisting by thousands. They will yet be in time to help break the hack Kaiserdom, but too late to get life insurance. No Canadian Company will insure an overseas soldh-r. Every eligible young inan should therefor insure now, for when he makes up his mind to enlist, he will he to late. Call and a 1916 Calendar 11111••••••••100.1M1 MIME & URNS REAL ESTATE &INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIO. WINTER 1 HARDWARE Ft'I.T. LINE 4.H. Saws, Axes, Axe Handles and Saw Tools. LEHIGH VALLEY COAL SALE CO. COAL "The Coal that Satisfies" Rae& Thomason Stone Block Hardware 'PHONE 2/