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VOL, XLY. o NQ. 2308
WINGHAM, ONTARIO) THURSDAY MAY 18, 1916
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THE HURONS -161st
"The Hurons" is Officially
.declared Title for the
16tst Battalion.
The above is the officially declared
title of the Battalion now being raised
in this County for overseas and I wish
that the young men of this County will
see their glorious opportunity by making
this name of such reputation as to
place it alongside the names of noted
British regiments.
The ten dollars donated by Police
Magistrate Kelly was hapded to me
and by me placed at the disposal of the
Auxiliary.
J. R. HOLMES.
Surg. Lieut -Col. 33rd, Reg.
Retired
Corp. F. 0. F. Manuel left on Satur-
day for London to take a course in
bayonet fighting.
Bugler A. C. Williams, of the 161st
Bugle Band, Goderich, is spending a
few days at his home in town.
A new method of securing recruits
has been devised in town in the shape
of an arrow painted on the sidewalk
with the words, "Follow the Arrow,'
and the arrow leads to the Armouries.
Major Sinclair bas been transferred
to Clinton and Lieuts. McLean and
Holmes have been transferred to
Hensall. Capt. Campbell, of Goderich,
and late of Wingham', and Lieut. Reid,
of Seaforth, are in charge of the com-
pany in Wingham.
Recruiting in Wingham has made a
very encouraging spurt since our last
issue and eight new recruits have been
secured, viz:—C. R. Wilkinson, Norman
Butcher, Geo. Jacques, W. T. Cowell,
David Currie, Joseph Carruth, Chester
Copeland, and Lloyd Hewer.
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Monday, May 22nd.
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page 4.
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The result of the Field Officers' exam-
inations, held in London last March,
were announced last week. There was
a class of thirty-eight officers and
twenty-six successfully passed the
examination and among the number
was Major Sinclair, of this town.
YOUNG MEN OF HURON !
Canada and Australia, with a popu-
lation of twelve millions, occupies one -
eight of the globe, and the remaining
seven -eighths is now occupied by
sixteen hundred millions of people.
Over -crowded Central Europe, with its
decreasing little farms -of from five to
ten acres, has for years cast envious
eyes upon the ever expanding farms of
Canada, larger than, all Central Europe
and with only eight millions of people'
If Germany wins, these fair acres of
ours become the property of the Hun,
the Austrian, the Bulger and the Turk
by right of conquest.
Is this valuable inheritance, carved
out of the forest by your forefathers,
worth defending?
Who is on the firing line fighting for
your property?
Are you so unmindful of your heritage
and so crassly selfish that you permit
other boys to spill their blood in de-
fence of you and yours? Will you stay
at home and make money? 12 so, there
is a taint upon every dollar you make,
and in the years to come, you will hang
your head in shame and be despised by
your fellow citizens and be hated by
yourself.
Your neighbours and your relatives
know you should go; married men,
leaving large families of little ones to
the mercy of the State, are coming
forward more freely than single young
men who have no ties. In all ages, in
all lands, single young men from
eighteen to thirty, then up to forty
five, are first drafted. Are you waiting
to be drafted? After the war is over
your own conscience will be your
accuser every day and every night.
How will you compare with the returned
heroes? The excuse that "mother
would nut let me go" or "that you had
to produce", or any of the stock ex-
cuses will sound cheap and foolish.
Only fifteen more men out of each
town and township will complete our
Battalion and save our County the
disgrace which will follow if our nine
hundred brave boys suffer the ignominy
of beingbrokenup and parcelled out
to other battalions. Will this number
interfere with the business of pro-
duction?
This is a time of sacrifice: what are
you sacrificing?
In later years
muttering:
"Of all sad words of tongue or pen
The saddest are these, "What
might.have been."
will you go about
The popular and high-class brass
band of the 161st Battalion will make a
few days' visit to WinghamThey will
arrive' here on the noon train on Satur-
day and will remain here until Tuesday
of next week. The band will give
programs in the afternoons and even-
ings. The people of Wingham and
district will be pleased to hear that the
band boys are going to spend a few
days in town.
The 161st (Hurons) have the distinc-
tion of having three ministers in their
ranks who enlisted as follows: Rev. T.
M. Wesley, Presbyterian minister of
Wroxeter, was the first to join, and is
now serving in headquarters depart-
ment; Rev. A. F. H. Pree, Anglican
minister of Gorrie, joined last week,
and Monday Rev. J. K. Fairful, Baptist
minister of Clinton and Auburn, signed
up, and is now in khaki.
At a well attended meeting of the
young ladies of the town held in the
council chamber on Friday evening last
a ladies, recruiting league was formed
with the following officers:- President,
Miss Mabel. McDonald; vice president
Miss L. Huntley; Secretary, Miss E.
Mann. The league will assist in secur-
ing recruits for the 161st Battalion.
The members are wearing badges with
the words, "Fight or Knit Socks,''
pinned on with a pin bearing the crest
of the Battalion. Ladies recruiting
leagues are doing excellent work in
parts of the county.
Two good recruiting meetings have
been held in Wingham since our last
issue, one on Wednesday evening of
last week which was fairly well attend-
ed considering the very disagreeable
weather, Capt. Dancy was the speaker
and his address was a good one, giving
many reasons why the young men
should enlist, A, H. Musgrove, M, P.
P. was chairman. The meeting on
Sunday evening was well attended,
the hall being crowded. Mayor Mc-
Kibbon was chairman and Col. Mulloy,
the blind trooper of South African
fame, was the speaker and his address
ever heard here.
the best
w one of
His words put the appeal to young
men in no uncertain tone, but at the
same time the address was dignified
and clean-cut. There was a good pro-
gram of solos, etc., at both meetings.
Recruiting will be much aided by
these Meetings.
Citizens' Band Officers.
The officers of the Citizens' Band
were elected on Monday evening as
follows: — President, Jos. Carruth;
Vice President, R. V. Dunlop; Secretary.
E. Nash; Treasurer, A. J. Pilon;
Property Committee, F. Fuller, W.
Reid, Lloyd Hingston; Business Com-
mittee, the President and Secretary;
Janitor, R. Stone.
PATRIOTIC SOC'Y NOTES
Society Receives Donations—
Another Shipment Made
Valued at $36.50
The Society wishes to acknowledge
with thanks the following donations
of cotton:—Mrs. .Jno, Taylor, 15 yds;
Mrs. Wm. McPherson, 30 yds; Miss
E. Pearson, 10 yds instead of 5, which
was in last week's publication; 10 yds
rolled from "a friend"; also for our
treasury. $2.00 from Mrs. Rees, Ohio,
U. S. The Society acknowledges with
sincere and grateful thanks a donation
of $10.00 from Mrs. F. G, Sperling for
the Red Cross Fund.
Red Cross supplies chipped last week:
—3n doz bandages, valued at $33.50;
30 lbs dressings, valued at $3.00. Total
valuation $36.50.
The Society greatly appreciates the
assistance given by Miss Imlay and the
Social Committee of the Epworth
League in the rolling of bandages.
A large supply of yarn and flannel is
constantly on hand and may be had at
any time, as our soldiers are in great
need of socks. It is hoped this part of
the work will be kept up in spite of the
busy season. Yarn to be had from
Miss Fessant. Cut out shirts may be
obtained from any of the following
ladies: Mrs. Wm. Gray, Mrs. Geddes,
Mrs. Jno. Wilson, Mrs. Tyndall.
Hospital supplies, such as new cotton
for bandages and old soft cotton pressed
and all seams removed for dressings
andfor such we are making a special
appeal, all such to be leff with Mrs.
W. H. Willis, Shuter street.
Military Day at Clinton
Grand Military Demonstration at
Clinton on Wednesday, May 24th.
Physical Drills, Bayonet Exercise,
Signallers, Battalion Drill, Exhibi-
tion by Machine Guns, Bomb Throw-
ing, Tench Warfare, Bugle and
Brass Bands. Last chance to see
the soldier boys before they go
to London. Special rates from all
points in the county. See large posters
for full particulars.
Another Wingham Boy Enlists
Mr. W. R., Henderson. son of Mr. and
'Mrs. T. M. Henderson, of White Bear,
Sask. and formerly of the Bluevale road,
has enlisted as a private with the 209th
Battalion. Mr. Henderson gage up a
position as teacher at- a salary of $$1,200
to enlist and do his bit for King and
country. His Battalion was authorized
on the lst of February and is now better
than 1000 strong. Old friends here will
congratulate our former resident on his
loyalty.
Death of Samuel Beattie
Samuel Beattie passed away at the
home of his son, Mr. Robt. Beattie, on
Monday morning morning after a brief
illness, aged 89 years. Deceased was
born in Ireland and came to Canada
with his parents when 12 years of age
and settled in Tuckersmith. After his
marriage he lived for many years in
Wiarton and Brussels and was engaged
in the livery business. He was widely
known and highly respected. Ile was
a Methodist and a Conservative. His
wifepredeceasedyears
him some
ago.
Four sena and one daughter survive,
viz:—Robert, Wingham; Roland, Allis-
ton; John, Chesley{ dames, Welland;
Mrs. A. A. Andrew's, Bayfield. The
remains were taken to Wiarton on
Wednesday for interment in the family
plot.
NORTH HURON LIBERALS.
The annual meeting of the North
Huron Liberal Association as constituted
for Federal purposes, will be held in
the Council Chamber, Wingham, on
Tuesday, May 30th, commencing at 2
o'clock p. m. There will be an election
of officers and other business. All
Liberals are invited' to attend the
meeting.
Patey is Released
Edward Patey, who was arrested in
Toronto, a°few weeks ago, on a charge
of attempting to commit suicide in
Wingham last fall, was allowed to go
by Judge Holt at Goderich on Friday.
In discharging the prisoner his honor
referred to the seriousness of the
charge, but in view of the fact that
Patey had enlisted in Toronto and was
willing to offer his services to his King
and country, he allowed him to go on
suspended sentence. Patey returned on
the afternoon train to Toronto, where
he rejoined the 170th Battalion, whose
major sent him transportation.
MINOR LOCALS
Ask for free borders for home decor-
ations at Boyce's.
—Farm work has again been set back
by the rains of this week.
—We are pleased to see Mr. Wilfred
Fryfogle out again after his serious
illness.
—The Court of Revision for the Town
of Wingham will be held on Friday
evening, May 26th. -
- The firm of Elliott Bros., brick and
tile manufacturers, has been dissolved.
Mr. Chas. Elliott will continue the
business.
—A number of the members of Wing -
ham L. O. L. attended the funeral of
the late John Marshall, of Belmore,
on Saturday afternoon.
—The Huron and Kinloss Telephone
System will be compelled to advance
the rate on each phone for 1917. The
Directors want more revenue. - Ripley
Express.
—The Wm. Davies Co. purpose keep-
ing their warehouse open on Saturday
evenings for the convenience of farmers
who wish to deliver eggs to them. See
advt. in another column.
— Joe Vanstone, the little son of Mr
and Mrs K. Vanstone had the index
finger on his right hand badly cut in
a lawn mower one day last week. It is
thought the finger can be saved.
—Lieutenant Stewart McKercher, at
one time a student of the High School
here, expects to leave for overseas ser-
vice with the 65th Battalion, of Saska-
toon, about the first of next month.
—Mr. L. L. Mc1eaul, has
tendered his resignation as Clerk
of the Session of First Presbyterian
Church at Seaforth. Mr. Mcleaul held
the position for nearly forty years.
—A cable from Scotland announces
the death there from inflammatory
rheumatism of .Jessie McLachlan, the
famous singer of Scottish ballads, who
was so popular with Wingham
audiences.
—The marriage took place at the
Rectory in Blyth on Thursday of last
week of Mr. James W. Lockridge to
Miss Bertha L. Kent, both of Wingham.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
W. 13. Hawkins.
— To Mr. and Mrs Clayton Phippen
will be extended the sympathy of many
friends in their bereavement in the
death of their little son, Edward
Harold, who passed away on Tuesday
morning, aged 4 months and 21 days.
- The Simcoe County and North York
Press Association at a meeting held at
Barrie decided to increase the sub_
scription price of the newspapers to
$1.50 per annum, beginning Sept. 1,
1916. This step has been made neces-
sary by the rapid increase of costs in all
departments. The President, C. H. Hall
of The Orillia -Packet, presided, and
there was a good attendance.
—Cheque for $1.500., in payment of
bequest, under the will of the late
Chas. H. Peare, Uxbridge, has just
been received by the Muskoka Free
Hospital for Consumptives. Several
other legacies of varying amounts
have recently been advised and from
the number of inquiries from lawyers
and others (with reference to wills) it
is evident that the work of this Institu-
tion is becoming widely and favorably
known.
A. Y. P. A. Entertain Soldiers
A very pleasant time was spent in
the Sunday School room of St. Paul's
Church on Friday evening last, when
the members of the A. Y. P. A. enter-
tained the boys of their Church who are
training for overseas service, the re-
turned soldiers and a large number of
the congregation. Rev. E. G. Dymond
was chairman and the following pro-
gram was much enjoyed:—Solos by
Misses A. Mann and E. Patterson and
Mr. W. H. Willis and interesting address-
es from Messrs. Geo. Spotton and John
F. Groves and the Rector, the latter
in concluding called the soldiers to the
front and read an address from the
members of St. Paul's A. Y. P. A. ex-
pressing their appreciation in the noble
stand these young men have taken in
giving their services for God, and King
and Motherland while the President,
Mr. Harold Deem presented each one
with a khaki Prayer Book and a small
booklet containing the sixty-five names
on the Honor Roll of the Church, while
all joined heartily in singing "We'll
never let the Old Flag Fall" after
which the guests repaired to the
banqueting tables, prettily decorated
with red, white and blue and laden
with things to which all did justice
and before leaving the table a number
of toasts were called and responded to
and the evening closed with the singing
of the National Anthem. The room was
gaily decorated with bunting and an
abundance of flags and all present
report having thoroughly enjoyed the
evening's entertainment.
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FRITZ COMPLAINS TO KATRINA
Dear Katrina, —Dis lettter you get
So already you know how I vas;
Veli, dere's von ting dat droubles me
yet,
Und I dills you de reason pecause
Dose nurse doctors you tink are so fine
Haf de heaves, and blind staggers
and gout,
Und dey trow dose nice cabbage avay
Dat vould make us some goot saur
kraut.
Will Oil Streets.
At a special meeting of the Clinton
Town Council, held Last week, it was
decided to order a tank car of oil to be
used on the principal streets of the
town instead of water as formerly. All
the principal streets of the town are
macadamized, and it is expected that
the oil will not only make the streets
dustless, but preserve the road as well.
Und de limburger cheese dat you sent,
Dat vas making me feel shtrong and
veli,
Britty soon mit de garbage it vent,
For dose nurses dey don't like de
shmell.
Ven I ask for pork sausages vonce,
Den dey say, (vot I tells you is true,)
"Don't you know, you fat headed old
dunce,
Dose vill gif you de Tic Douloureaux.'
Dey von't let me no liverwurst eat,
For dey say it ain't fit for de crows,
Ven I asks for some shmear case so
shweet,
Den dey laugh and dey turn up deir
nose,
Dey shoost feed me some custards and
jell
Und some broth dat I drink mit a
cup,
How de tink I vill efer get yell
If dey don't keep mine shtomach filled
up?
Ven dis ear vill get ofer, you pet!
Den some pickled pig's feet I vill buy
Mit bolonga and shnapps, maype yet,
Und some coffee to drink ven I'm dry.
Britty soon now to shleep I must go,
So no more I can't write you shoost
now.
Gif mine luf to dose beeples ve know.
Und take some for yeurself, mine
dear frau.
Mine truly,
FRITZ
Victoria Day Rates.
The Grand Trunk Railway System
will issue tickets at special rates on
account of the Victoria Day holiday.
Single fare will be good going and re-
turning on May 24th. Fare and one-
third for round trip, good going May
23rd and 24th, valid for return up to
May 25th. Buy your tickets and get
full information from H. B. Elliott,
Town Agent at the TIMES office.
THE WINGHAM CEMETERY
To the Editor of the Times:—
Dear, Sir,—Spring is, well advanced
and I have heard nothing from our
Council concerning cemetery improve-
ments.
At election time one of the members
understood very distinctly that a great
wrong had been done to the plot owners
by spending the money for other pur-
poses that should have been spent for
beautifying the cemetery. I think,
perhaps, that is too strong as much
should be spent in what is absolutely
necessary to make the ground worthy
of the name of cemetery at all.
Now we know enough money is re-
ceived from that source to do a great
deal of improving. Why not be honest
and return it? I know the Council has
a great deal to do. I think a Com-
mittee should attend to that matter,
receive all monies, pay all wages
and see they were earned. -
I hope when I visit the city of the
dead again I shall see improvements.
A LOVER OF FAIR PLAY.
Left Ankle Broken.
Mr. Harry McAllister, section hand
on the G, T. R, met with a painful
accident at noon on Friday last. A
wheelbarrow fell off the hand car and
this run the Car off the track. In trying
to save himself Mr. McAllister jumped
from the car and in doing so fell, break-
ing his left leg near the ankle. He was
taken to the Hospital. It will he some
weeks before he will be able to resume
work.
What Daily Do You Want?
If you want to subscribe for a daily
newspaper call at the TIMES office and
leave your order. We save you money
and trouble. Whether you are a sub-
scriber to the Teems or not makes no
difference. You can arrange to have
your paper sent through our office if
desired. We act as your agent and you
take no chances.
Doing Their Bit
Mr. Robt. W. Hastings of Englehart,
and a former well-known resident of
Turnberry has enlisted for overseas
services. Two of his sons have enlisted
at Englehart and another with
the 161st in Wingham. This is
a good record for one family to give
four of its members to defend King
and country. Mr. Hastings is known
n his company as ''the young old man."
Oddfellows Growing
There are more than 400 Oddfellows
lodges in Ontario, with more than 50,'
000 members. They own property
and have an endowment of over $2,-
000,000. The income from members
amounts to $400,000 yearly, and $250,-
000 of this is spent in the care of the
sick and needy each year. The order
is augmented by auxiliary lodges of
women, called Rebekahs, to the num-
ber of 10,000 members already. There
is also a "Three Link lairst Aid" de-
partment for the instruction of the j in aid to u mem-
bersinjured red or sick and
for the purpose of teaching house
nursing in all the homes of the order.
Alabastine expert on home decora-
tions is at W. J. Boyce s store until
Thursday noon.
Wise Men and
Their Shoe Money
NYONE can spend
money, but well -spent
dollars a s ..re the dollars that
receive the biggest value per,
penny paid out.
We sell Regals, because they
exemplify most fully the charac-
ter of this store and the quality,
of our merchandise.
Regals are always up-to-date
'—the quality is guaranteed—the
prices challenge comparison. Ev-
ery pair of Regals we sell carries
our endorsement.
Regals win your trade on
style. They keep your trade on
the satisfaction they give.
As an example of what Regal
manufacturing ingenuity, col-
lective purchasing power and
quantity production can provide,
come in and see our large variety
of advance Spring models in
',Regal shoes.
We illustrate a last that i9
having a big run in our 120
Regal stores from the Atlantic
to the Pacific.
W. J. Greer
THE SHOE MAN
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