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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1916-03-23, Page 11 • ave -NQ. 2300 WINGRAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY tARCR 23, 1916 I • The, Stures • ni.0.•••• ,11,1••••t •-• COMING ;Friday, March 24 500 GOLD FISH To The Rexall Store FREE! FREE! Commencing March '24th we will give you Free a complete °samarium consisting of'2 Gold Full, Glass Globe, Sea Weed ete with all purchases amounting to 50c Or over of any of the fol- lowing Rexall Remedies. Toilet Soap Tooth Paste • 'Kidney Pills ' Blood Tablets Beef Iron Wine Talcum Powcizr Little Liver Pills Cold or Grippe Pills Emulsion Cod Liver Oil Cherry Bark Cough Syrup When making any of the above purchases be sure and ask for Gold Fish if you wish them. W. MoKIBBON Ph B 0 B B. DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Town Agent for C. P. R. tickets. 'Phone 53 WINGUAIll FALL FAIR Enthusiastic Meetings Held —Try to Place Society on Better Financial Basis. The officers and directors of the Turnberry Agricultural Society are putting forth an extra effort this year to make the coding fall fair one of the most successful in the history of the society, and also place the society in a • IMIT,41419N- ORDERS. • By B, Combe, Com- manding 161st O. S. Battalion, c. g. F*1 Headquarters, Clinton, Ont., March llth,1916. Order No, 60. Part 1. No. 1. Extracts from Mobilization Camp Orders. Adverting to Camp OrderNo. 61, Para. 248. Seeding and Ploughing Furlough for Non -Commis- sioned Officers and Men, 1. Subject to the following Gondis tions, furlough for...a period not ex- ceeding one month may be granted to non-commissioned officers and men of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, for the purpose of enabling them to take part in seeding, ploughing, etc. 2. This privilege is limited to nor- COmmissioned' officers and men of good character. 3. It is granted so as to enable them to work on the land, and for no other purpose; and it will only be granted on proof that promise of work has actually been obtained. 4. They may be provided with re- turn transportation to and from any locality not exceeding a distance of three hundred miles from station or camp where they are under training. 5. When they proceed on furlough, they will wear their working suits, leaving their clothing and equipment with their units. ;a 6. Pay and allowances withheld during the period of the furlough, will be paid on the return of the non- commissioned officer c,r man concern- ed to the headquarters of his unit, and upon the production of satisfac- tory evidence that, while on furlough, he was bona -fide engaged on farm work), 7. Each non-commissioned officer and man will, therefore, be warned that when he returns to the headquart- ers of his unit, he will be required to produce a certificate from the person or persons for whom he has been workiog, confirmed under the signa- ture of his clergyman or of two res- ponsible persons. .,resident in the -vie, inity of the land in question, or a cer- tificate signed by himself to the ef- fect that he has been working on his own land„ and Commanding Officers, if not satisfied with the latter certi- cate, are required to obtain corrobor- ative evidence. 8. Any non-commissioned officer or man, who misconducts himself dur- ing furlough, will be liable to forfeit his pay and allowances for such period as may be determined. 9. Commanding Officers will be held personally responsible that these terms and conditions are strictly car- ried out so far as the non-commission- ed officers and men of their several units are concerned. better financialposition. A good meeting of the Directors was held on February 29th, when the matter of eecaring a new secretary was dis- cussed, and it was decided to advertise for applications for the position.A Committee was also appointed to arrange sfor securing the old grounds for this year's fair. The financial position of the society was fully discussed. and it was shown that the society had been placed at extra heavy expense during the past few years. Some years ago the society had the misfortune to be visited with wet weather on the last day of the fair. The gate receipts that year were a verysmall amount, but the society paid some $600.00 in prizes, as well as the expenses of 'management for he year. That same year one other society in the county did not pay any prize money, and another one settled with their exhibitors at fifty cents on the dollar. The local society paid all claims in full, and was left with a debt of some $600.00. Following the wet year, came the building of two foot bridges, at a cost of nearly $850.00. Last year there was a considerable drop m gate receipts, and a loss on the con- cert. In the face of these losses, the society isotow some $1,200.00 in debt. With a view of paying off the debt the officers and directors at the meeting On the 29th of February, made donations of $10.00 each. Those subscribing were John J. Moffat, W. J. Currie, W. J. Greer, H. T. Perdue, Frank Henry, I. J. Wright, _Geo. T. Robertson, J. G. Vyfe„sP. Gibbons, W. J. Henderson, Geo:Cruickshank, A. -1:1. Wilford, C. Kitt, J. G. Stewart 'and H. B. Elliott. At the meeting on March 17th, the committee reported that satisfactory arrangements had been made for the use of, the grounds for the holding of this year's fair., Committees were appointed to inter- view the different municipal councils, My Best Advertisement is my Customers' s Rhcommendation Eyestrain causes headache, weak, tired and aching eyes. Other things may give relief but perfectly adapted glasses are the only dire. The most important thing about a pair of glasses is the SKILL of the specialist who fits them. If 1 cannot help you, I say so. If 1 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. P4TRIOTIC. SOO .N.OTES naliy .001101,00. ReCtOet1H. Still an Urgent Appeol. for Hospital SupplieS The Society gratefully acknOwledges the following Hospital supplieS; Donations of cotton:, Mrrd Rees, Ohio, U, S, 10 yds, Mrs, AddYon, 10 yds rolled, Miss. Nora Smiths! 10 yds rolled, Mrs. Rush, 10 yds, a friend 5 yds, Class No. 9, Presbyterian S. S4' 10 yds rolled, I, Col. Combe issued orders last Week to the effect that all the men of the 161.st Battalion be released for four days and each inan tp become a recruiting officer and make a canvas of the comity for new recruits. The members of the Wingtfam company ,commenced this work on Monday morning and a number of the men are working in the town and the others are working in the country. Very good work should be one in this campaign and should result in the bringing of the 161st up to nearly the We are making an urgent appeal to required number. the ladies of Wingham and vicinity for A recruiting station has been opened at Bayfield with Lieut. Grieg in charge. • $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE THE 1614 BATTALION. aevt T. M. Wesley, B. A., of Wrox- eter, was granted leave ofabsence from his congregation until. the end of the war, he having enlistedIn the 161st Battalion.„,ghe Presbytery commended his congregation for their action, as all funds over and above the payment for actual supply for the pulpit Will be paid to Mr. Wesley Miring his absence. Rev, Mr. Parnaby, Beigrave, has resigned as Chaplain of the 161st Bat- talion and resumed his pastoral 'duties last Sunday. Christie's Grocery • PHONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. Apricots, Peaches and Prunes These are Very ehoice fruits and as we turn, them over qtrickly, they are alvittys STRICTLY 'MESH Try some and. yort'll dome beck for More. Miss Fessant, convenor of the yarn committee, reports the following dona- tions for which the- Society extends thanks:—Miss Farquharson 1 /pair of socks, Mrs. W. M. Anderson ,' 2 pair, Wingham Gen. Hospital 1 Mr, Mrs. Munroe sr., 2 pair; Mrs. Munroe jr„ 1 pair, Mrs. W. F, VanStone, 1 pair4VIrs.. Richard Porter F pair. Miss White 1 pair, Miss Eliza Weir 1 pair, Miss Mar- jorie Fisher 1 scarf. and ask for liberal grants to the society. The Standing Field Crop Competition will this year again be a popular feature of the society. This branch of the societl's work has been of much benefit to the farmers of this section. This year it has been decided to charge an entrance fee of One Dollar to this com- petition in addition to the regular membership fee. Particulars of this year's competition can be seen in our advertising columns: Mr. A. G. Smith was appointed as Secretary -Treasurer, and has entered upon his duties. The Secretary was instructed to send a letter of apology and explanation to the Basic Slag Fertilizer Company, and their local agent, Mr. 0. G. Anderson, covering the misunderstanding in connection wish the special prizes offered last year. It was decided that the officers and directors be supplied with pass boas in which to enter donations to the fair and the officers and directors decided to make every effort to have the debt cleared off at as early date as possible. We have many times said that Wing - ham is one of the best centres in Western Ontario for a successful fall fair. The people of the town and dist- rict have not been as loyal as neighbor, ing places to their fall fairs, and we hope to see a marked improvement this year. Give the director who inter- views you .a geed subscription, and thus assist in bringing the society into a good financial position, We heartily congratulate the officers and directors in their endeavor to improve the con- dition of the society, and we trust their efforts will be crowned With suecess. Dustbane The best Sweeping COMpound ors the market. It is a dust laden germ killer and disinfect - MIL 28c iier tin eswfwv.i44,,,wevewb,iiip Wayfarer's corner FRITZ IS LEARNING' Vile 1 wait in dis hospital yard For dose holes in mine hack to fill up, Den mine praid it vould vork britty hard, Like von vagon dat climbs de hill up. Vill dis var soon get done, I don't know, So some mare mine Katrina vill shmile. Vonce ve taught ve vould vin long ago. But tre're learning some tinge, all de vile. hospital suppliee. There is great need for any kind of old soft cotton clean and all seams removed for dressings. New cotton for bandages to be left with Mrs. Jos. Pugh. The war is here and we have to win it. There is an abundance of good yarn on hand, and socks are much needed for our soldiers, Miss Fessant, corner of John and Minnie streets, will he glad to supply yarn to any one who will knit. Cut out material for making shirts may be obtained from any of the fol- lowing ladies, Mrs: Wm. Bone, Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. Wm. Gray, Mrs. Robt. Tyndall. Make a note on your calender for April 7th the next meeting of the Ladies' Patriotic Society. The Box Social The Women's Institute,,of Wingham will hold a box social in the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening, March 28th. Ladies are expected to supply boxes and gentlemen will buy them at 25 cents. A good program will be given and every person will be made welcome. The "get -your -pal" plan adopted all over Eluron County this week to get recruits for the 161st Battalion resulted on the first day in the enlistment of over 50. Lieut. (3ol. Combe stated Monday night he hoped the plan would result in the enlistment of 300 during the four days. He was particularly pleased with the showing for the first day, at Goderich, where 25 joined, Wingham enlisted eight; Hensel!. seven; Blyth, three; Vinton, three, and Sea - forth, thre P. Rev. R. E. Page, rector of St. John's Church, Brussels, is attending the military college, London, taking the lieutenant's course Lieut. D. S. Scott and Sergi. It. M. Sinclair. of Brussels, are also were. Dere seems minima of men mit de gun, Shoost like ants shwarming oudt of de hill. From alt ofer dis vorld dey haf run Us goot Sheimans already to kill, Ve pelieved dat dem French vas goot Shonnie Bull ve you'd shtarve in rsle, Ve vould sink all his e hips dat pring fooclt, But ve're learning some tings, all de vile. It vill not pe so easy, I tink, Shonnie Bull to put down on de floor, For venefer his ships ve vill sink, Britty soon he vas nuilding some more. Dose beeg Zepps, and dose unterseeboots Dat ve makes mit de latest new shtvie, If dey don't always hit vot dey shoots' Ve must learn some more tings all de vile. Ven alreadv ve dakes von shmall town. Den ve lose him a couple of dimes, Shoost so soon von beeg hill ve goes down, Dere's aunudder von up dat ve climbs. Some goot Shermans vos lifing today. In dose drenches for five hundred mile, Ven dose English und French vill get gay Den ve show dem some tings, all de vile. Death of Mrs. Moon. There passed away at Maatewood, hear Woodstock. 5i Sutiday last-tMary Henderson, wife of Mr. Geo. Moon. Mrs. Moon was a daughter of the. late Adam Henderson, of the Bluevale road, and spent her early life in this district and will be kindly remembered by many old friends. The deceased lady was a cousin of Messrs. W. J. and W. Jos. Henderson, of the Bluevale road and these gentlemen attended the funeral at Woodstock on Wednesday. Cloakey-Scott Wedding. At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Manse on Wednesday of laiweek, Miss Violet E. Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Scott, became the bride' of Mr. Solomon Cloakey. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D Perrie. In the evening a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents on Catharine street, when a number of the friends of the young couple spent a very pleasant evening. Many friends will join with the TIMES in extending congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Cloakey will leave in a *short time for their home in the West. Acute Even Before War The' Guelph Herald sayst,—The pub- lishers of weekly papers in Perth and Huron counties have decided to raise the subscription price from $1 to $1.50 a year on July 1, and to cover the in - dressed cost of colored inks and paper on' job contracts hereafter. The cheap- est thing in the world is the tieWspaper and toa other artidle requires as touch hard work and driving toted to produce. Not only must weekly papers be in- creased in price, htit dailies also. The problem was an acute one even before the' Warbat the mediating expentet Will surely t•Ortinel action sooner or later Ott the part Of the large ,city dailiet. no his 4•071.00.101•74PIBMINOMPB101.111110•114 0 The Overland Car When the company passed the 100,000 cars production mark for the year re- cently officials at the plant of; the Wilys-Overland Co. in Tole wired the fact to John N. Wilys,4lresident. who is sojourning in §ii thern Cali- fornia. This produc n is a record for cars as lae Overland type. Shipments te are more than three times M, volume of fast year. 48 recognized makers of ge 8E3 Can You Beat it? Sometimes we- have people tell us they always send their copy of The Times to a friend after they are through with it But the other day we were in a hone where The Timet is a weekly Visitor. and after this family gets through with it, they sencl it to a &ugh. ter aWay, Svh0, after reading it, saves it for another woman who calls weekly to read the home news. Then after this another member M.' the family has it terned over to her, and she is sup. aviti two copies to mail There are automobiles in the United States. Ac- cording to estimate they will produce upward of a million cars this year. The Overland production will be twenty per cent of this fieure. Overland now has more than 5,000 dealers in the United States and Canada and 500 abroad. Mr. L. Kennedy is agent for the Overland for Wingham and District. Brussels comp -any is now a strength of 65 men. A good showing for Brus- els and district. Arrangements are being made tor all the men of the 161st to assemble in Clinton on April 6, the day ot the Clinton spring fair, when maneuvers will be put on in the morning of the day and the ladies of the town churches have promised to entertain the visit- ing soldiers. Wingham Boy's Success. H. If. Wightman, one of Fort Wil- liam's most progressive young business men, and who for the past seven years has been vice-president and general manager of the W. H. Whalen Company, Limited, has organized a new company to be known as “Wightman's Furniture Limited," headed by himself as presi- dent and general manager. The new Wightman tompany will go into the wholesale business as well as the retail, and place travellers on the road, using the Port William plant as the main base of supply. With such an ener- getic and progressive young business man as Mr. Wightman at the head of this new furniture company, coupled With the revival of local trade and the resumption of local industries, Wight - man's rurniture Limited are assured of a bright future indeed. Mr. Wightman is a fernier Wingham young man and old friends here will be pleased to hear of his success in Fort William. posed. after s g them to a friend in the United States. The old hotne news* i§ good news, and we are proud that The Timesis thought so much of, and gives good servide to its subseribers. The Lucky Ticket. The draw for the lucky ticket for the Women's Institute autograph quilt was made on Saturday afternoon last and the lucky ticket is nunber 207. The holder of this ticket is entitled to the quilt and the holder may precure the quilt at King Bros store. Volume of War Poems We have been shown a handsome little booklet of poems entitled, "War Rhymes, by Wayfarer" composed by Mr. Abner Cosens, of Wingham, which contains some splendid verses on diff- etent war themes, which are a real credit to this new author. Mr. Cosens is a former well known resident of 'Eg- mondville, and he has generously given a number of copies to the Red Cross ladies of the village, where they have met with a ready sale, the proceeds going to the aid of the Red Cross funds. —Seaforth Expositor. The 224th (Potet.tere) Battalion, armed with broadaxes instead of rifles, Wag reviewed at the Ottawa brill Saturday, by the Duke of Connaught. — WAYFARER MAITLAND PRESBYTERY A fair attendance. a good docket and excellent discussion marked the March meeting of Maitland Presbytery, which was held in Wingham on the 7th inst. A great deal of important business was transacted in a thoroughly expeditious manner and a delightful spirit pervad- ed the whole meeting. The moderator, Rev. A. R. Gibson of Belmore, was in the chair. Among the many matters discussed we note the following: Pres- bytery .will request the Home Mission Board for a grant of $100 for the Ar - mow congregrtion. Rev. Dr. Baird of Winnipeg was nominated for the moderatorship of the next General Assembly. Lucknow congregation was granted permission to sell fifteen feet off their church lot to the School Board of that village. Rev. Mr. McPherson, minister of the Baptist Church, was examined by a committee of Presbytery and certified to the Home Mission Com- mittee for work in the Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. S. Duncan of Lucknow was nominated for the Assembly Com- mittee on Bills and Overtures. An overture will be sent to Synod asking that the expenses of members in attend- ance at that court be paid from the synodical funds. Also an overture ask- ing that the minimum stipend for all ministers of the Church be $1,200. Statistical reports were presented on Sabbath School and Young People's wok, and also on the Budget. The following were appointed as commis- sioners to the General Assembly: Mes- srs. McArthur, Duncan, Rutherford and Stewart, ministers; and elders from Brussels, Ashfield, Cranbrook and Blue - vale. The Assembly's remit re the cen- tralization of the Church publications was not approved, and a like fate befell the remit re a change in the questions asked of a student at ordination. In many respects, the most interest- ing feature of the meeting was the re- quest of Rev. T. M. Wesley of Wrox- eter, that he be granted leave of absence for a year. Mr. Wesley has enlisted as a private in the ambulance work of the Huron Battalion, and we in the Presby- tery who could not go with him to this work envied hira his privilege, while we heartily commended his action. The congregation of Wroxeter has gener- ously decided to Continue their pastor's salary as before, deducting only the ex- penses of supply. Rev. Crawford Tate of Bluevale was appointed interim moderator of the Wroxeter congrega- tion. War Auxiliary Meeting A meeting of the War Auxiliary of Huron County was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday afternoon last with 'a good attendance present from Wingham and the northern district of Huron County. The chair was occupied by Mr. Peter S. Scott, vice-president of the Huron County War Auxiliary, while Col. Combe, commanding officer of the 161st Battalion,opened the Meeting by explaining the object for which the meeting was called. A good many of the farmers present expressed them- selves as being highly pleased with the provision being made to allow the boys who have enlisted to return to the farms for a month during the seeding season. It was unanimously decided to ask the Government to bring on some form of modified conSeription. Among those who were present and addressed the meeting were: Rev. Mr. Jewitt and Rev. Mr, Hawkins, of Blyth; Rev. Mr. Hibbert, Of Winghatn; John T. Cnrrie, ex-wsirden of Huron County; John Gillesbie, ex -reeve of Hatt Wawa nosh, and Mr. Mc1ercher, of Wroxeter. It was decided to bring on a dalnpaigti to buy instruments for the 161st Bat - Winn Band and also to Otte the militia till the assistance possible in their recruiting drive this Weeli. Aquariums With two Gold fish given away at McEibbon's Drug Store, March 24 With Rexall purchases. BARGAINS Womsn's Boots We have about thirty pairs of Women's Button and Lace Boots in Pat- ent and Vice Kid leathers Every pair first quality Regular price $4,00 and $4.50 Sale Price on Friday and Saturday, riexts $2.25 and $2.50 Big Values. Comet. W. JI Greer THE SHOE MAN mcnovormosasonnemarirman•ummmsames.. 1 Hew Spring Shoes Head our Ad. on last page. W. 11.. WILLIS For Sale 2 storey brick house, threelots good situation. Just the place for a retired farmer. 2 storey brick house, furnace, electric light, town water, barn, central position. Will be sold cheap. Frame cottage. good repair, fine situation. Must be sold. 114 storey small frame house and two lots. A bargain. 2 storey brick house, bath, electric light. Splendid .prop. erty in good repair. Owner leaving town. A number of other properties large and small. MINNIVOIIIMff • RITCHIE & CORNS REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE and Ticket Agents WINGHAM, ONTARIO. L„. Studebaker etre Mr, R. M. Williams has taken the local agency for the well known Snide, baker cars end has received his first consignment of 1816 Models. The Studebaker iS made in Canada and is one of the poptilar tars, Read Mr. antitnindement in another coltimit of this issue. This is the only store in town that sells the famous Moon Stone GRANITE 'MARE See it in our window On Dollar Day We have a large stock of , SAPPAILS AND SPOUTS Use the Lehigh Valley Coal Sales Co. Coal. The coal that satisfies: Rao 86 Thomoson Stone Bled Hardware 'PHONE V/ B.Ingt I SELL Farm and Town Properties Call and see my list and get., my prices. I have some excellent, values. Office in Town Hall. 'Phone 184 t ......—...—......... J. G. STEWART Real Estate Agent WINOHAM - ONTARIO My Best Advertisement is my Customers' s Rhcommendation Eyestrain causes headache, weak, tired and aching eyes. Other things may give relief but perfectly adapted glasses are the only dire. The most important thing about a pair of glasses is the SKILL of the specialist who fits them. If 1 cannot help you, I say so. If 1 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. P4TRIOTIC. SOO .N.OTES naliy .001101,00. ReCtOet1H. Still an Urgent Appeol. for Hospital SupplieS The Society gratefully acknOwledges the following Hospital supplieS; Donations of cotton:, Mrrd Rees, Ohio, U, S, 10 yds, Mrs, AddYon, 10 yds rolled, Miss. Nora Smiths! 10 yds rolled, Mrs. Rush, 10 yds, a friend 5 yds, Class No. 9, Presbyterian S. S4' 10 yds rolled, I, Col. Combe issued orders last Week to the effect that all the men of the 161.st Battalion be released for four days and each inan tp become a recruiting officer and make a canvas of the comity for new recruits. The members of the Wingtfam company ,commenced this work on Monday morning and a number of the men are working in the town and the others are working in the country. Very good work should be one in this campaign and should result in the bringing of the 161st up to nearly the We are making an urgent appeal to required number. the ladies of Wingham and vicinity for A recruiting station has been opened at Bayfield with Lieut. Grieg in charge. • $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE THE 1614 BATTALION. aevt T. M. Wesley, B. A., of Wrox- eter, was granted leave ofabsence from his congregation until. the end of the war, he having enlistedIn the 161st Battalion.„,ghe Presbytery commended his congregation for their action, as all funds over and above the payment for actual supply for the pulpit Will be paid to Mr. Wesley Miring his absence. Rev, Mr. Parnaby, Beigrave, has resigned as Chaplain of the 161st Bat- talion and resumed his pastoral 'duties last Sunday. Christie's Grocery • PHONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. Apricots, Peaches and Prunes These are Very ehoice fruits and as we turn, them over qtrickly, they are alvittys STRICTLY 'MESH Try some and. yort'll dome beck for More. Miss Fessant, convenor of the yarn committee, reports the following dona- tions for which the- Society extends thanks:—Miss Farquharson 1 /pair of socks, Mrs. W. M. Anderson ,' 2 pair, Wingham Gen. Hospital 1 Mr, Mrs. Munroe sr., 2 pair; Mrs. Munroe jr„ 1 pair, Mrs. W. F, VanStone, 1 pair4VIrs.. Richard Porter F pair. Miss White 1 pair, Miss Eliza Weir 1 pair, Miss Mar- jorie Fisher 1 scarf. and ask for liberal grants to the society. The Standing Field Crop Competition will this year again be a popular feature of the society. This branch of the societl's work has been of much benefit to the farmers of this section. This year it has been decided to charge an entrance fee of One Dollar to this com- petition in addition to the regular membership fee. Particulars of this year's competition can be seen in our advertising columns: Mr. A. G. Smith was appointed as Secretary -Treasurer, and has entered upon his duties. The Secretary was instructed to send a letter of apology and explanation to the Basic Slag Fertilizer Company, and their local agent, Mr. 0. G. Anderson, covering the misunderstanding in connection wish the special prizes offered last year. It was decided that the officers and directors be supplied with pass boas in which to enter donations to the fair and the officers and directors decided to make every effort to have the debt cleared off at as early date as possible. We have many times said that Wing - ham is one of the best centres in Western Ontario for a successful fall fair. The people of the town and dist- rict have not been as loyal as neighbor, ing places to their fall fairs, and we hope to see a marked improvement this year. Give the director who inter- views you .a geed subscription, and thus assist in bringing the society into a good financial position, We heartily congratulate the officers and directors in their endeavor to improve the con- dition of the society, and we trust their efforts will be crowned With suecess. Dustbane The best Sweeping COMpound ors the market. It is a dust laden germ killer and disinfect - MIL 28c iier tin eswfwv.i44,,,wevewb,iiip Wayfarer's corner FRITZ IS LEARNING' Vile 1 wait in dis hospital yard For dose holes in mine hack to fill up, Den mine praid it vould vork britty hard, Like von vagon dat climbs de hill up. Vill dis var soon get done, I don't know, So some mare mine Katrina vill shmile. Vonce ve taught ve vould vin long ago. But tre're learning some tinge, all de vile. hospital suppliee. There is great need for any kind of old soft cotton clean and all seams removed for dressings. New cotton for bandages to be left with Mrs. Jos. Pugh. The war is here and we have to win it. There is an abundance of good yarn on hand, and socks are much needed for our soldiers, Miss Fessant, corner of John and Minnie streets, will he glad to supply yarn to any one who will knit. Cut out material for making shirts may be obtained from any of the fol- lowing ladies, Mrs: Wm. Bone, Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. Wm. Gray, Mrs. Robt. Tyndall. Make a note on your calender for April 7th the next meeting of the Ladies' Patriotic Society. The Box Social The Women's Institute,,of Wingham will hold a box social in the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening, March 28th. Ladies are expected to supply boxes and gentlemen will buy them at 25 cents. A good program will be given and every person will be made welcome. The "get -your -pal" plan adopted all over Eluron County this week to get recruits for the 161st Battalion resulted on the first day in the enlistment of over 50. Lieut. (3ol. Combe stated Monday night he hoped the plan would result in the enlistment of 300 during the four days. He was particularly pleased with the showing for the first day, at Goderich, where 25 joined, Wingham enlisted eight; Hensel!. seven; Blyth, three; Vinton, three, and Sea - forth, thre P. Rev. R. E. Page, rector of St. John's Church, Brussels, is attending the military college, London, taking the lieutenant's course Lieut. D. S. Scott and Sergi. It. M. Sinclair. of Brussels, are also were. Dere seems minima of men mit de gun, Shoost like ants shwarming oudt of de hill. From alt ofer dis vorld dey haf run Us goot Sheimans already to kill, Ve pelieved dat dem French vas goot Shonnie Bull ve you'd shtarve in rsle, Ve vould sink all his e hips dat pring fooclt, But ve're learning some tings, all de vile. It vill not pe so easy, I tink, Shonnie Bull to put down on de floor, For venefer his ships ve vill sink, Britty soon he vas nuilding some more. Dose beeg Zepps, and dose unterseeboots Dat ve makes mit de latest new shtvie, If dey don't always hit vot dey shoots' Ve must learn some more tings all de vile. Ven alreadv ve dakes von shmall town. Den ve lose him a couple of dimes, Shoost so soon von beeg hill ve goes down, Dere's aunudder von up dat ve climbs. Some goot Shermans vos lifing today. In dose drenches for five hundred mile, Ven dose English und French vill get gay Den ve show dem some tings, all de vile. Death of Mrs. Moon. There passed away at Maatewood, hear Woodstock. 5i Sutiday last-tMary Henderson, wife of Mr. Geo. Moon. Mrs. Moon was a daughter of the. late Adam Henderson, of the Bluevale road, and spent her early life in this district and will be kindly remembered by many old friends. The deceased lady was a cousin of Messrs. W. J. and W. Jos. Henderson, of the Bluevale road and these gentlemen attended the funeral at Woodstock on Wednesday. Cloakey-Scott Wedding. At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Manse on Wednesday of laiweek, Miss Violet E. Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Scott, became the bride' of Mr. Solomon Cloakey. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D Perrie. In the evening a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents on Catharine street, when a number of the friends of the young couple spent a very pleasant evening. Many friends will join with the TIMES in extending congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Cloakey will leave in a *short time for their home in the West. Acute Even Before War The' Guelph Herald sayst,—The pub- lishers of weekly papers in Perth and Huron counties have decided to raise the subscription price from $1 to $1.50 a year on July 1, and to cover the in - dressed cost of colored inks and paper on' job contracts hereafter. The cheap- est thing in the world is the tieWspaper and toa other artidle requires as touch hard work and driving toted to produce. Not only must weekly papers be in- creased in price, htit dailies also. The problem was an acute one even before the' Warbat the mediating expentet Will surely t•Ortinel action sooner or later Ott the part Of the large ,city dailiet. no his 4•071.00.101•74PIBMINOMPB101.111110•114 0 The Overland Car When the company passed the 100,000 cars production mark for the year re- cently officials at the plant of; the Wilys-Overland Co. in Tole wired the fact to John N. Wilys,4lresident. who is sojourning in §ii thern Cali- fornia. This produc n is a record for cars as lae Overland type. Shipments te are more than three times M, volume of fast year. 48 recognized makers of ge 8E3 Can You Beat it? Sometimes we- have people tell us they always send their copy of The Times to a friend after they are through with it But the other day we were in a hone where The Timet is a weekly Visitor. and after this family gets through with it, they sencl it to a &ugh. ter aWay, Svh0, after reading it, saves it for another woman who calls weekly to read the home news. Then after this another member M.' the family has it terned over to her, and she is sup. aviti two copies to mail There are automobiles in the United States. Ac- cording to estimate they will produce upward of a million cars this year. The Overland production will be twenty per cent of this fieure. Overland now has more than 5,000 dealers in the United States and Canada and 500 abroad. Mr. L. Kennedy is agent for the Overland for Wingham and District. Brussels comp -any is now a strength of 65 men. A good showing for Brus- els and district. Arrangements are being made tor all the men of the 161st to assemble in Clinton on April 6, the day ot the Clinton spring fair, when maneuvers will be put on in the morning of the day and the ladies of the town churches have promised to entertain the visit- ing soldiers. Wingham Boy's Success. H. If. Wightman, one of Fort Wil- liam's most progressive young business men, and who for the past seven years has been vice-president and general manager of the W. H. Whalen Company, Limited, has organized a new company to be known as “Wightman's Furniture Limited," headed by himself as presi- dent and general manager. The new Wightman tompany will go into the wholesale business as well as the retail, and place travellers on the road, using the Port William plant as the main base of supply. With such an ener- getic and progressive young business man as Mr. Wightman at the head of this new furniture company, coupled With the revival of local trade and the resumption of local industries, Wight - man's rurniture Limited are assured of a bright future indeed. Mr. Wightman is a fernier Wingham young man and old friends here will be pleased to hear of his success in Fort William. posed. after s g them to a friend in the United States. The old hotne news* i§ good news, and we are proud that The Timesis thought so much of, and gives good servide to its subseribers. The Lucky Ticket. The draw for the lucky ticket for the Women's Institute autograph quilt was made on Saturday afternoon last and the lucky ticket is nunber 207. The holder of this ticket is entitled to the quilt and the holder may precure the quilt at King Bros store. Volume of War Poems We have been shown a handsome little booklet of poems entitled, "War Rhymes, by Wayfarer" composed by Mr. Abner Cosens, of Wingham, which contains some splendid verses on diff- etent war themes, which are a real credit to this new author. Mr. Cosens is a former well known resident of 'Eg- mondville, and he has generously given a number of copies to the Red Cross ladies of the village, where they have met with a ready sale, the proceeds going to the aid of the Red Cross funds. —Seaforth Expositor. The 224th (Potet.tere) Battalion, armed with broadaxes instead of rifles, Wag reviewed at the Ottawa brill Saturday, by the Duke of Connaught. — WAYFARER MAITLAND PRESBYTERY A fair attendance. a good docket and excellent discussion marked the March meeting of Maitland Presbytery, which was held in Wingham on the 7th inst. A great deal of important business was transacted in a thoroughly expeditious manner and a delightful spirit pervad- ed the whole meeting. The moderator, Rev. A. R. Gibson of Belmore, was in the chair. Among the many matters discussed we note the following: Pres- bytery .will request the Home Mission Board for a grant of $100 for the Ar - mow congregrtion. Rev. Dr. Baird of Winnipeg was nominated for the moderatorship of the next General Assembly. Lucknow congregation was granted permission to sell fifteen feet off their church lot to the School Board of that village. Rev. Mr. McPherson, minister of the Baptist Church, was examined by a committee of Presbytery and certified to the Home Mission Com- mittee for work in the Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. S. Duncan of Lucknow was nominated for the Assembly Com- mittee on Bills and Overtures. An overture will be sent to Synod asking that the expenses of members in attend- ance at that court be paid from the synodical funds. Also an overture ask- ing that the minimum stipend for all ministers of the Church be $1,200. Statistical reports were presented on Sabbath School and Young People's wok, and also on the Budget. The following were appointed as commis- sioners to the General Assembly: Mes- srs. McArthur, Duncan, Rutherford and Stewart, ministers; and elders from Brussels, Ashfield, Cranbrook and Blue - vale. The Assembly's remit re the cen- tralization of the Church publications was not approved, and a like fate befell the remit re a change in the questions asked of a student at ordination. In many respects, the most interest- ing feature of the meeting was the re- quest of Rev. T. M. Wesley of Wrox- eter, that he be granted leave of absence for a year. Mr. Wesley has enlisted as a private in the ambulance work of the Huron Battalion, and we in the Presby- tery who could not go with him to this work envied hira his privilege, while we heartily commended his action. The congregation of Wroxeter has gener- ously decided to Continue their pastor's salary as before, deducting only the ex- penses of supply. Rev. Crawford Tate of Bluevale was appointed interim moderator of the Wroxeter congrega- tion. War Auxiliary Meeting A meeting of the War Auxiliary of Huron County was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday afternoon last with 'a good attendance present from Wingham and the northern district of Huron County. The chair was occupied by Mr. Peter S. Scott, vice-president of the Huron County War Auxiliary, while Col. Combe, commanding officer of the 161st Battalion,opened the Meeting by explaining the object for which the meeting was called. A good many of the farmers present expressed them- selves as being highly pleased with the provision being made to allow the boys who have enlisted to return to the farms for a month during the seeding season. It was unanimously decided to ask the Government to bring on some form of modified conSeription. Among those who were present and addressed the meeting were: Rev. Mr. Jewitt and Rev. Mr, Hawkins, of Blyth; Rev. Mr. Hibbert, Of Winghatn; John T. Cnrrie, ex-wsirden of Huron County; John Gillesbie, ex -reeve of Hatt Wawa nosh, and Mr. Mc1ercher, of Wroxeter. It was decided to bring on a dalnpaigti to buy instruments for the 161st Bat - Winn Band and also to Otte the militia till the assistance possible in their recruiting drive this Weeli. Aquariums With two Gold fish given away at McEibbon's Drug Store, March 24 With Rexall purchases. BARGAINS Womsn's Boots We have about thirty pairs of Women's Button and Lace Boots in Pat- ent and Vice Kid leathers Every pair first quality Regular price $4,00 and $4.50 Sale Price on Friday and Saturday, riexts $2.25 and $2.50 Big Values. Comet. W. JI Greer THE SHOE MAN mcnovormosasonnemarirman•ummmsames.. 1 Hew Spring Shoes Head our Ad. on last page. W. 11.. WILLIS For Sale 2 storey brick house, threelots good situation. Just the place for a retired farmer. 2 storey brick house, furnace, electric light, town water, barn, central position. Will be sold cheap. Frame cottage. good repair, fine situation. Must be sold. 114 storey small frame house and two lots. A bargain. 2 storey brick house, bath, electric light. Splendid .prop. erty in good repair. Owner leaving town. A number of other properties large and small. MINNIVOIIIMff • RITCHIE & CORNS REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE and Ticket Agents WINGHAM, ONTARIO. L„. Studebaker etre Mr, R. M. Williams has taken the local agency for the well known Snide, baker cars end has received his first consignment of 1816 Models. The Studebaker iS made in Canada and is one of the poptilar tars, Read Mr. antitnindement in another coltimit of this issue. This is the only store in town that sells the famous Moon Stone GRANITE 'MARE See it in our window On Dollar Day We have a large stock of , SAPPAILS AND SPOUTS Use the Lehigh Valley Coal Sales Co. Coal. The coal that satisfies: Rao 86 Thomoson Stone Bled Hardware 'PHONE V/ B.Ingt