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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1916-02-17, Page 1IN VOL. . 2295 ONTARIO TUESDAY FEBRIJAla It 1916 „ci2L Stare.,. -,ADA AVOI:;-171. ()RUG STOP.F Raalf Grippe Pills ' An Efficacious Remedy for , La Grippe They releive Influenza and all its monifestetioas, such as:— Cold in the Head, Sneezing; Cough Fever, ,Pain and Sore - 'nese of back and limbs, Sore Throat, Headache and general proposition leexell Grippe Pills area very useful remedy for sudden eolds, coughs, and attacks of fever. 25c per box Evereebox guaranteed to give setisfacteon or we refund youe tnoney. After La Grippe; "Swain Wine of Cod iji`ye,r Extract" The Cod Liver and Iron Tonic without oil or grease, It is. the best builder. $1 per Large Bottle W. MeKIBBON Ph. B DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Town Agent for C. P. R. tickets. 'Phone 53 lsI) VVE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU '‘,2 eeeNeestese.)1 1 RECRUITING MEETING NEXT SUNDAY EVENING A Recruiting Meeting, for men only, will be held in the Town Hall next Sunday even- ing, ,e ommencing at 8.30 porn Addresses will be delivered by Rev. J. B. Fotheringham, of Goclerich; Capt. C. G. Van - Stone and Corp. Wyatt. Solos will b,e rendered by Miss Griffin and Weir Elliott, Mr. R. Vanstone will act as chair- man. All men are requested to attend this meeting. , "ETERNAL CITY," Hall Caine's Tense Drama of Roman Life Filmed at Opera House Philadelphia (Pa.) Inquirer, Mar. 2, 1915 Hall Caine's intense drama of modern Roman life, filmed by the Famous Play - ere' Company in England and Italy, had its first public presentation yester- day afternoon at the Chestnut Street Opera House., "The Eternal City," ad- hering as closely as possible to the story of the novel: is brimful of thrilling I SELL Farm and Town Properties .Call and seteiny liet Ana; my prices. I have poine excellent values, Office iri Town Hall. 'Phone 184 , J.G. STEVITART Real Estate Agent WINOHASI - ONTARIO 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, I say so. If I can I do thoroughly. Satisfaction xuartinteed with every pair of glasses. I supply e advice free. C R. WILKINSON Eophthalmic Optician Edward St. Wingham Over twenty years practical experience. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES, The second meeting of the Literary Society of 1916 was held in the Assernb. IY Hall on Thursday, Feb. 10, 1916. The following programme wail then given. The minutes of the last meet- ing were read and adopted, A piano 5010 was then rendered by Mies Nettie Christie. The principal part of the programme was a debate between the third and fourth. l'orrn, The subject was ‘Resolved that Jepan's 'victory over China, vies a benefit to civilization." The • affirmative was Oaten by Miss Annie Wilson and Mr. 'Cheeky McLean and the negative by Miss Margaret Perrie and Mr. Hardy Geddes. The decision was given in favor of the affirmative. The Harmonica Band then favoured us with a couple of selections. Miss Stella James rendered a musical selection in her usual efficient style. The chorus then sang a patriotic selection. Mr, Anderson acted as 'critic and the meeting closed in the usual way. On Wednesday evening of last week a game of basket -ball was played between four and six o'clock in the armouries, between boys chosen from the High School boys and from the boys- in training: Although this is about the first match game that the members of either team have played there was some good work done and all enjoyed the sport. The score was scenes photographed against a back - 10 to 4 in favor of the boys from the , armouries. ' 1116 RECRUITING RALLYPATRIOTICKIETY OWLS The Society gratefully aeknowledges Town hall Filled to Capacity the following donations for our treas- ury; Good Addresses Miss Beetrice Anderson $15. Mr, M The recruiting tally bald in the opera E., Zurbrigg! 15; Miss White) Vi Miss house on Monday (Welting was well at, Margaret Henning, -Chicago, .15; MIAS tendedethe hall heing crowded to: the Ethel King, proceeds of patriotic tea, doors end meny were compelled to steed $15, throughout the Meeting. The -hall was In last week's notes the donation beautifully decorated:with flags,large of 5 25 from Mrs. W. J. Currie should posters, cards, etc. The chair was have read Mrs. W. A, Currie; we regret occupied IV TOwn Clerk' Groves.. The the error. Meeting was one of the best ever 'held Our Soeiety shipped to the "Nation in Wine/ant- from :the sterldPgint. Qi, at Ware House" for field comforts -87 order and Attention 'given the various flannel day shirts valued at $174 and 191 speakers, and showed that the PeoPle pair socks valued at $125. Total 1299, of Wingham and dietrict are thoroughly The Society desires to thank all who awake in their patriotism, ' contributed towards providing such an It 'cyanid be impossible for us to go excellent supper on St Valentine's day. into detalls.a 0e various addresses. Particular mention is made of tlit very Every speeker was in earnest in the generous donatione from the farmers matter of • soliciting recruits. The in the vicinity of Winghare. To all speakers were, Rev. Mr," Parnalse, others who assisted in any way, our Chaplain of the 161st Battalion; Core, thanks are due. Proceeds around $100. Wyatt a returned soldier; Col. Combo, The cutting out committee has a. officer commanding the 161.st Battalion; great number of cut out shirts and Nurse 'Isreelia, of Seatorth, who spent worker e are urgently needed. Yarn elevenmonths at the front; and Sam. for seeks will be supplied by Miss Fes - Carter, Esq., M. P. P., of Guelphsant to any who will knit. Hospital The Wingham High School Harmonica supplies such as new cotton for band Band rendered several selections. and ages, and old cotton for dressings there Were songs by Sergtalelajor It. mouth wipes, face cloths, to be left C. Mann and Sergt. Forbes. Miss with Mrs. Jos. Pugh. Brctiornndo4lit i,ns_a: yery able manner acted as ac Dr. ;Jas. L. Hughes, who was expect- ed_ to behere as the principal speaker, was unable to keep his engagement and Mr. Carter, of Guelph, very kindly came and gave an interesting address. The Wingham Citizens' Band, under the leadership of Bandmaster Sbatte, marched phead of the local soldiers in procession, up and down Josephine street, ()Wing to the verycold Reather the band beys were upable to render the eumber of seleetions they had de sired. The frosty weather would not alio* the inettumente to work properly. While the immediate results of the Meeting in the matter of 'securing new recruits wekent.eaeoureging, only one young man aleffering, himself, we .- lieve that geed' seed was sown and numerous recruits will follow. The large meeting should be en- couraging to the officers as it shows that the people are in earnest in the matter. •Witigham and district has done nobly in the matter of supplying re- cruits. Prior to the organization of the 161st Battalion. this town and section gave seine eighty-five recruits, five of ,whom have given up their lives for King and country. While we have already done nobly, this section will continue to do her bit in supplying young men for the ranks. ground of surpassing beauty. • leis this last feattire which6 adds the The official report of Inspector finishing touch to the production. en (Houston who paid his visit to the Peter's and the Vatican, the narro school on Jan. 19, 20; and 91, as sent in steep streets and the ancient palao to the Department of Education, has the capital by the Tiber appe been received by the Board and it is quently, while the ruins of the very satisfactory indeed. In his sum are used for one of the mo passages of the play, ,:r'elten an the very greund descrtbetnein the novel, the photoplay as at 1 enbce conferred on it an air of reality. impossible to achieve by an Mere evasion of make- shift of the cleverest director. The London,. renes are no les te convincing. There is Charing Uross'Station, Trafal- gar Square and an unmistakable bit of Soho right in front of the spectator, Pauline Frederick, who was lately seen in the flesh in this city, played the part of Donna Roma in a thoroughly convincing manner and the camera ab- sorbed a pleasing portion of her good looks. When the fact that this is her first appearance on the screen is taken into consideration, her acting may be designated as a petsonal triumph. Thomas Holding ably supports Miss Frederick in the role of David Rossi, while Frank Losee made a capital Baron Bonelli. The minor parts were all well- filled and the mob scenes handled cred- itably. . At Picture Hoose on Thursday and Friday, February 17th and 18th. Ad- mission 25c. Plan of hall is now open at McKibbon's drug store. . * , lehristie's Grocerv PHONE 50. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. mitisemawrer BAKING POWDER A Reliable Baking Powder at reaeonalsle pride means much to the nome Baking. There are sci many different kinds on the market, all MON or less the same, Sonic of thesse are bought on the Free goods coupon or something for, noth- ing basis, and a good house - never knows toe sure where she isat. THISTLE BRAND , This is put up for myself. It it good common quality. The Tin contains .16 ounces Haking PoNvder. It is reliable.‘ The pries is little bver 1c per Mina or per t:n... — — run money hack if unsatisfagtory of ,fre- oliseum effective Auction Sale of Cows. D. E. McDonald will hold 'it auction sale of milch cows, heifers/and calves at the Central ellotel/Brussels, on Saturday alteration of this week. The cows are fiesiCcalved and near calving. John Purvis, auctioneer. Semi -Final Hockey Wingham hockey club is, now in the semi-finals and will play in Mildmay on Friday evening of this week. The return game will be played in the Wind- ham rink on Wednesday evening, February 23rd. Keep next Wednesday night free for this hockey game. New Ticket Agency., The Canadian Northern Railway is opening ticket agencies in the various towns in Western OntariO and last week Ritchie & Cosens, insurance and real estate agents, received the agency for Wingham. This firm will give the Canadian Northern good service. This makes three town railway ticket offic- es, vizi—J. W IVIcKibbon, representing the Canadian Pacific; Ritchie & Cosent, Canadian Northern, and 11, B. Elliott, Grand Trunk. mary of conditidris he says:— "Leaving out of consideration the temporaiy provision for classes on the third floor. and the consequent loss of the Assembly Hall, the conditions hese are all that could be desired. The organizetion and management are excellent, the -stele earnest and enthuejastic, the new mem er give promtse of success and the general tone is most commend- able. Everything abut the school ie in good condition and seems to be Well cared for. I had the pleasure of meeting the Chairman and several members of the Board and expressing to them personally my appreciation of the good work done." The Board, the staff of teachers and all concerned should feel greatly ' en- couraged by this report. Women's Institute Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Wingham branch of the Women's Institute will be held in the Council Chamber on the afternoon of Thursday. February 24th, commencing at 3 o'clock. Mrs. W. J. Currie will give a parier on "Woman Sufferage." The roll call is to be answered by quotations from Tennyson. All ladies are invited to attend this meeting. Thanks from Ladies On behalf of the members of the Wingham Women's Institute, residing Turnberry, we wish te most heartily thank the members of the Turnberry Council for their donation of $35.00 which will be used in procuring material to be used in the making of comforts for the soldiers. Mrs. John J. Moffat, Mrs. John B. Hardie, Mrs. W. J. Adair. Valentine Supper. The Valentine Supper held by the Ladies' Patriotie Society on Monday evening was fairly Well patimized and a good sum Of nione y was realized which will be put the good We by the ladies in providing comforts tot' the soldier boys who are noW at the front ' The ladies had the cOlitreil thamher very beatitifully deeorated for the &dation. The people of toWn and district Were very liberal in their donation of eatables. /he ladles are doing an exeellent Work and are deserving or every endeuragernent from the people. Death of Mrs. E. R. Swarts Mrs. E. R. Swarts passed away on Fiiday after a short illness, the he - Mediate came of death being paralysi?. The deceased, whose maiden name Was Charlotte Elizabeth Rusk. was born in Goderich forty-eight years ago, and in 1887 was married to the late E. e Wingham Boys Win The hockey game in the Wingham rink on Friday evening last was fairly well attended. The Wingham boys had the best of the game all the way through from the boys Of Palmerston and were winners by a score of 14 to 2. Red Coats Again The old red coat days will be partly revived in the Canadian militia by an order issued from Ottawa te the effect that hereafter officers and noncommiss- ioned officers attending schools of instruction shall wear red serge jackets blue trousers and infantry forage caps. This is the old infantry uniform, and there are big stores of it in the or- dinance depots about the country. THE FARMERS' DOME This is a Good Thing for the Farmers of Wingham District For those who have not yet joined - the Farmers' Borne ie Wingham and Walt beonly interestedotionopuclohasaedPtro°c°1:aivti:ther'I opportunity of talking it over with you, whether you join or not, as there are provisions included in this system, which have not been advertised a94 might suit your requirements t class of aceothmodation verg?„iiiitis- factorily. Another very importai,ltteris the speeding up of th' me ership roll as the days are gett few in number, between now and he first of April, on which date we hope to be all ready to commence building. It would mean quite a loss to ha' e this proposition fall through for the lack of support, es every one knows it is something that is needed in Wing - ham more so than even any surrounding village. We all know driving shedw, do -not grow themeolves, so if every one would lift a little it will sure go up. CHAS. E. LEPARD. Pi op. Lecture on War, Rev, J. 13. Fotheringleam, Rector of St. George's Church, Goderich, and Vice President of the Huron Co. War Auxilit;ry, will give an address on "The War" in the basement of St. Paul's Church on Monday evening, 21st, at 8 o'clocke under the auspices of tbe A. Y. P. A. A short musical prodram will alai) be given and lunch served. Silver collection at the door, Detth of John Tolmie. Mr. John Tolmie, ex -M. P., died at his home in Kincardine on Thursday night, as a result of a fall in his cellar. Mr. Tolmie was known and respected widely throughout Canada for his lov- able personal qualities as well as for his keen business sense and shrewd political judgment. He was born at Balgowan, parish of Laggan, Inverness- shire, Scotland, August 30, 1845, and educated at the Balgowan School. He arrived in Canada in 1868, and spent bis first sixteen years in this county on a farm. For almost thirty years he has. been a salt manufacturer, being man- ager of the Ontario Peoples' Salt St Soda td. m Kincardine. Mr. R Swarth, who predeceased her on Tolini. Co.,' ' e had been Councillor and Reeve April 24th of last year. There are twO sons; Clare, of Goderich, ana John, with the 71st Battalion, stationed at Galt. Two brothers of the deceased, who live in Michigan, and two sisters, Mrs, W. C. Houston. of Consort, Al. berta, and Mrs. W. E. Hall, of Oak- land, California, also survive. The funeriel took place en Mondsy after- noon from the late residence, the Brit- ish Exchange hotel. Rev. Jas. Ham. ilton condeeted the services and the' pallbearers were Messrs. Wm, Thonip- sent, F. P. Lawrence, Win. Tait, John Vrooman, J. S. Platt mid I. W. smith, A large number of friends were Pres, tilt front Whigham and Clinton, as well Al from Gotlerich, and a choice Otte of floral tributes surrounded the casket The interment Was made in Maitland temetery.—Goderich Mrs. Swat% formerly resided in Witighant. f$1 A YEAR IN ADVA,--amwe Father and'Five Sons Enlisted We understand that Mr. R. 13. Ferg- uson, formerly of Wingham has resigned his position as Chief of Police at Walkerton and has enlisted for overseas serVice. Five of Mr. Ferguson's sons had already enlisted. This is a remarkable record for one family and they are certainly doing their duty for king and country. Due to Newspapers Do you ever stop to think what a town; any town, owes its newspapers? Do you realize how much of your past growth and present prosperity is due to the unceasing advocacy and advertising of its local papers? A good way to bring home to yourself what you and your business owe to your local paper, or papers, is to figure to yourself what your town would be without them. This is one thing which some men ap- parently intelligent and thoughtful in other matters evidently neverilo. of 13rtice Township, Deputy Reeve and Mayor of Kincardine and represented North Bruce it the Cotritrions for sev- ebil terms. Mt Tolmie was a thor- ough -going Scot. with all the geniality and camaraderie that.the loVer of Scot- tish poetry and musk possesses. He u as a good story -teller, a popular nolit- kal campaigner and a man who made mai held friends, Mr. Tolmie was twice married, first to Maggie Patterson of 1. icktieve, elite and tecotid, to Alice tobertson, SPECIAL CLEARING SUE ! Oil I/MASI Shoes, Rubber's 'etc Bead our Ad. on last page. SAZILLIS Poultry Production. Poultry Production will be discussed by men who thoroughly understand the business, in the Town Hall, Windham, at 1 o'clock p. m., on Friday, February 18th. The speakers will be: Prof. F. C. Elford, Ottawa, "From the Poem- er's Standpoint"; J. I. Brown, Montreal, "From the Market Standpoint"; R. J. MacLean, Toronto, "How Profits can be Increased." An invitation is extend- ed to all who have anything to do with the production and marketing of eggs. Egg candling machines and incubators will be on exhibit. England is calling for food. Handsome Patriotic Grant At the 77th Annual General Meeting of The Gore District Insurance Com- pany on 7th inst., the following motion was carried unanimously :-.Moved by E. W. Nesbitt, Esq. . M. P. of. Wood- stock, Ont., and seconded by Mr. John Sutherland Sr„ President, John Suther- land & Sons Limited of Guelph, that the members of the Company in annual meeting assembled recommend the Board of Directors to make a donation of $50,000.00 to The Patriotic Fund. This handsome donation to the Patriotic Fund was approved by the Directors and the meeting joined heartily in sing- ing the National Anthem on the occas- ion. The members are to be congratu- lated. It shows that they are not un- mindful of the times through which we are passing and that they are desirous of doing their full duty towards Canada and the Empire. 83.08 Per Cent. of Huron Cleared According to the report of the Bureau of Industries for 1914, juet published, 83 03 per cent. of this county is cleared, The counties in Ontario with a larger percentage of their acreage cleared than Huron are Brant, 83.12 ; Haldimand, 85.29; Lincoln, 85 36 ; Middlesex, 87.11; Oxford, 84.83 ; Peal, 91.85 ; Perth, 87.10 and Prince Edward ,$4.27. At Deeem- ber 31st, 114, there were in Huron 176 chattel mortgages amonntihg to $185,- 513, of Which 86 were against farmers, ainbunting to $42,657. lInron had nine creameries. Only one other connty (Bruce With 10) had more. Vkrhat Name Shall Be Given The 161sit With the approval of Lieut. Cal. H. 13. Cotnbe a prize of ten dollsrs has been offered by Magistrate Kelley, of Goderieh, for a bathe, that will be most acceptable for Huron's new battalion. Won Tecumseh Trophy A rink of Windham curlers, composed of A. Coling, Thos, Hardie, V. R. Van- norman and A. N. Crawford as skip attended the London bonspeil in that city last week and were successful in winning the Tecumseh Trophy. In reporting the final game the Free Press says:— "The game between Crawford and Heaman in the Tecumseh trophy final was a bang-up affair, being another one of those last stone victories that this big bonspeil is noted for this year. Big Alex. Crawford was at his best and more than once came through in tight boles, either cutting (leen Heaman's heads or slipping in with perfect draw shots. It was one of the finest stones laid down in the whole spiel which beat Hearnan on the final CI end. The London Thistle skip, who had won the Tecumseh trophy on tro previous occasions, was 7 to 8 against him, with two stones lying shot, but Crawford had one to toss. He did arid it raised Heaman's best effort end lay shot, winning by the score of 0 to 7, Wherever it Wag possible Crawford called his aide to clean out as many of Heaman's stones as possible. Van Norman's first storie played havoc with two of Heatnan's stones, which laid in the first and second ring by missing what he went after sted raising a guard. To this Crawford said: "Hard luck, Van; you didn't do what I Wanted you 101111111111111110112.MIRERIMIIII FOR HALF THEIR VALUE We hove gone through • our stock aud se:e4..1rd Out all the pairs of wheel we have only a few of a kind. We leave placed these Shoes b themselves on 1 OH BARGAIN TABLES I We pave attached prices to them that will astonish you and sell the shoes at once Men's $4.0e and 55.00 Shoes are ni ark ed $2.98 Women's $36(),' 14, and 54.50 shoes are marked.. Cut Prices in Foys; and Children's Shoes These Shoes have been our best sellers. Noth eg the mat- ter. Only a few or kind. A Real Shoe Soap. Come W1 J. Greer M THE SHOE AN SPECIAL ANNOUNCErENT Nossmomagawaimws.nt acir We wish to acquaiW the people of Wingham and ity with the fact that we have been appointed agents for the Canadian Northern Railway' System, and are prepared to issue tickets to any point in the West. This great Cana- dian Railway has a through line to the Pacific Coast and a network of branches ell over the Western Provinces touch - many places not marked by the other lines. The most southerly Canadian route to Winnipeg running through the beautiful Rainy River country, RITCHlt & COSTNS REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE and Ticket Agent* WINGHAM, ONTARIO, torrommra••• to do, - Crawford7 s witt Was Well earhed. Bert Heamrin, after viewing his stones lying shot Oh the last Old, said; "If he tan draw the shot he is entitled to the trophy." A win for Beaman would have given him the Tecumseh trophy for good, but the fad that outside rinks have been winners Any One is at liberty tie tompete lot this year rilakeS next year's the prize antlyour suggestions may beall the mote popular, as witming rinks Made by placing ther itt an envelope like Paliterstoil and Wingham, as well :and molt on the outside of the en] as others who played here this year, velope "Prize COntest", and eth ier Will leakte no seoriee unturned in tal (ing give the .etivelope to the 'total Setre- , about the Linden bontpiel from to-dey tary of your War Auxilisty or mail !until the draw is inside next year. The direct to the Ceunty Seetetare, Mr. A Store in the fitird gate Wag as fellows: --- T. Cooper Of Clintell-,-COntest is open CraWford 0 11, 101, 0'10, 0 11-0 till 'March 1st,e• 11 email 200, 0 20, 101, 100-7 WINTER HARDWARE A PULL LINt or Saws, Axes, Axe Handles 4and Saw Tools. LEHIGH VALLEY COAL SALE CO. COAL "The Coal that Satiates" •Rae8iihoinosol Stone Block Hardware 401.10141E