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The Wingham Times, 1916-05-25, Page 1THE WINCiHA1VI TIMES. VOL. %LV.: NO. 2309 WINGHAM, ONTARIO! THURSDAY MAY 25, 1916 $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE The Stores �NAU�S PAV,,E?IlE Dl;ll (i 4TOP_ S MADE IN CANADA The Autographic KODAKS Compact, simple to operate, with the added feature of the Auto- graphic Attachment enabling you to write the date and title on the film at the time of exposure. "Something different from any other make of camera". The price, Vest Pocket Autographic Kodak $7.00 Soldier's Tan Carrying Case with Loop for Belt $1.50 This makes an ideal gift for your soldier friend during his visit to Europe. Other Autographic Ko daks at $9.00, $11.00 and up. We Develop Films We Print Pictures Prices Moderate Give us a trial J. W. MCKIBBON, Phm., B. DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Town Agent for C. P. R. 'Phone 53 =4 WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU fy i (h Iii 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 J. G. STEWART Real Estate Agent WINONAM 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 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 Orocery FRESH ARRIVALS PHONE 59. FRESH ARRIVALS THURSDAY Strawberries, Pineapples, Grape Fruit, (large and small), Ba- nanas, Oranges, etc. Otir endeavor is to supply only the BEST and CHOICEST Of Fruits. TRV US Don't forget our DEMONSTRATION OF ROMAN MEAL NOW ON HOME FROM FRONT. Pte. Frank Wylie Arrived Home on Monday. Pte. Frank Wylie, who left Wingham with the first contingent in August, 1914, arrived home on the noon train on Monday and was given a rousing re- ception by our soldiers and townspeople, The Battalion Band headed a procession of soldiers and townspeople and Pte. Wylie was escorted down Josephine street and then back to the front of the Town Hall. In the auto with Pte. Wylie were three other returned soldiers, viz:—Privates Buttery, Groves and Marshall. Our hero of the South African War, Mr. David Lougheed, dressed in his South African uniform and with his rifle, was in his wheeled chair and was in the procession, much to the delight of his numerous friends. In front of the Town Hall short ad- dresses were delivered by A. H. Mus- grove, M.P.P., Town Clerk Groves and Coun, Spotton, and Mayor McKibbon asked for three cheers for the 161st Battalion. Pte. Wylie was in• some of ,the big battles at the front and was badly in- jured and spent some time in the hospitals prior to his departure from England. Winghamnow has four returned soldiers and we are proud of them and are pleased to welcome them back after they have done their duty for King and country. 1 Women's Institute. The annual meeting of the Wingham branch of the Women's Institute will be held in the Council Chamber on Thursday afternoon, May 25th. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and other business transacted. All members are requested to attend the meeting. Doing Their Bit. The members. of some families are certainly doing their bit in this great war. Mrs. E, Utting, of this' town, has three sons and they are in the trenches "somewhere in France." She also has twelve nephews who are serving King and country. Mrs. Utting can well feel proud of her sons snd nephews. Pretty May Wedding. A very pretty wedding was solemn- ized on May 17th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Blackhall, Shuter street, when their eldest daughter, Iva Jean, was united in marriage to Rev. Arthur Charles Riley, B. A., of Toronto, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Riley, ,of London. Eng., Rev. Mr. McPherson, of Wroxeter officiated. The happy young couple left on the afternoon train for their home in Toronto, followed by the good wishes of their many friends, TIMES ISSUED EARLIER The Victoria Day holiday falls on a Wednesday, the day of the week on which the TIMES is printed. In order that our staff may have the full benefit of the holiday, we are this week print - ng on Tuesday evening in place of Wednesday. • News items received too late for this issue will be given a place in our next issue. PERSONALS Rev. D. Perrie was in Toronto on Tuesday. Pte. Thos. McDonald was visiting for a few days in Toronto last week. Mr. R. J. Barton, of Harriston, was calling on old friends in town on Satur- day. Mr. Chas. C. Munro, of Toronto, was visiting for a few days with old friends in town. Messrs Roy Forsyth and Milton Groves are home from Stratford for the holiday. Miss Maude Fleuty is visiting with relatives and friends in Toronto and Oakville. Mr. Clarence Blackhall returned to Acton after spending a few days at his home in town. Mr and Mrs W. A. Miller and Mr and Mrs W. G. Patterson visited in Kincardine on Sunday. Mr. Chas. E. McLean, of the Dominion Bank, St. Thomas, is spending his holidays at his home in town. Rev. J. W. Hibbert leaves on Thurs- day, to attend the Annual Conference of the London Conference to be held in Kingsville. Huron Old Boys' Excursion The Huron Old Boys' Association. of Toronto, has for several years been in the habit of running an annual excur- sion to the county, thus giving former residents an opportunity to visit their old home and many pleasant reunions have thus been enjoyed. Last year it was found inadvisable to run an excursion, many being disappointed thereat. This year the Executive has decided to resume the excursion and though nothing definite has yet been decided upon as to date, it is intended to run on or about the 8th of July, if arrangements can be made accordingly, Formerly the excursion was run to Goderich and Kincardine jointly, the latter being to accommodate • persons who had resided in the northern part of the county. The destination this year will be Goderich and Sarnia, the south- ern part of the county being served in this way. It is anticipated that low rates will be secured to both points. Ar- rangements will be made so that those who wish to take a boat trip from Sar- nia to Detroit—a delightful ride—will be able to do so for a small additional amount. The tickets to Goderich will be good until Monday evening, and to Sarnia until Tuesday, NOTICE The Sanitary Inspector will , proceed to visit all premises after May 310t. Citizens are requested to 'rake a general "clean Up"' Before that date. R, C. REDMOND Medical Officer of Health Wingham, May 23rd, 1916. 161st BATTALION A successful recruiting meeting in the interests of the 161st Battalion was held in Lueknow last Saturday evening. The local members of the 161st Battalion, headed by the Battalion band, marched to St. Paul's Church on Sunday morning and attended divine service, The Battalion's strength is about 900, with another 1.50 necessary. The special recruiting campaign will be continued until the required number of men are secured. The Wingham Ladies' Recruiting League holds regular meetings in the Council Chamber every Friday evening, commencing at 7.45 o'clock. All young ladies of the town are invited to the meetings. Capt. Vanstone, the special recruit- ing officer, met the officers of the 161st Battalion and the executive of the War Auxilliary, and reported having secured 134 recruits since the 1st of May, and that prospects were good for securing the balance needed to bring the battal- ion up to full strength. The following list shows the number that have been enlisted at the various recruiting centres during this special campaign; Clinton 31, Wingham 20, Goderich 14, Seaforth 9,Brussels 15, Wroxeter 14, Hensall 12, Exeter 10, Blyth 9. Presbyterial at Lucknow. The Presbyterians of Lucknow and vicinity had a pleasant and interesting day cm Tuesday of last week, the occasion being a meeting of the Pres- bytery and a meeting of the Presbyterial Union of the Women's Missionary Societies. The Methodist congregation kindly granted the useof the church for the meeting of Presbtery, while the other meetings were held in the Presbyterian Church. Despite un- pleasant weather, the attendance was large, and all who came were delighted with the splendid quality of the meeting and the abundant hospitality of those in charge. The women of Lucknow Church spared no effort in making the meeting a success. A joint meeting of the Presbytery and the Presbyterian Union was held in the evening, with Rev. J. S. Duncan, of Lucknow, in the chair. The address of the evening was given by Rev. Mr. Little of St. Helens, who spoke on "The Great Commission". The choir of the church, under the direction of Miss Irene Sheriff, furnished delightful music. A number of Winghamites at- tended the sessions. ROLL OF HONOR. The following is a list of the young men who have enlisted in the 161st Battalion from Wingham and district:— H. Guest T. T. McDonald W. E. Thompson T. S. McDonald V. L. Sanderson G. W. Schaefer W. A. Windsor G. L. Stillwell H. W. Powell A. C. Williams M. C. Cameron R. F. Forsyth Jas. H. Currie J. C. Penrose J. H. Barker R. Huffman L Kirkham M. Mercer L. 0. Oantelon N. R. Bloomfield W. Hinscliffe W. Aitcheson G. R. Taylor Chas. Gander E. M. Forbes Wm. Holt R. C. Mann J. F. Galbraith J. Holmes C. Orchard F, Johnston J. T. N. Taylor J. C. McTavish J. J. Kerr J. F. Carruth L. B. Drummond T. Fixter W. M. G. Fetterley H. T. Drummond H. J. Bond G. R. A. Ireland Allan Knechtel Fred O.T. Manuel W. G. Adair Walter J. Percy Geo. G. Rintoul Richard Fay Wm Scott Jas. McCallum Thos. Price Richard Jones Harry Dye Isaac Kewenzie Frank Sturdy W. E, Tonkin Wesley White A. T. Horne C. A. Campbell Fred Guest R. Maguire Herbert Isard R. A. Tasker R. J. Fallis T. W. Penrose J. R. Jefferson C. Crawford Thos, Lutton David Johnston G. H. Anger Benj. Holland W. E. Helps E. J. Haines R. C. Salter R. Pay J, H. Coultes F. Ferguson C. Backus J. S. Thompson J. Harold Currie Geo. Day J. A. Allan J. R. Chisholm L. A. Grisdale W. C. Rush T. Mundy Harold V. Kearney Thos. L. McKinney D. E. Hastings W. L. Jones A. L. Posliff John M. Ravie John C. Hutton Leslie Winch Walter E. Haines C. R. Wilkinson Norman Butcher Geo. Jacques R. T. Cowell David Currie Joseph Carruth Chester Copeland Lloyd Hewer Howard Haney W. E. Barr A very largely attended and success- ful meeting was held in the Town Hall on Sunday eyening. Excellent ad- dresses were delivered by Sergt. Martyn, a returned hero of Langemark; ex -Mayor Hocken, of Toronto, and Mrs. Watts, of Toronto, late of Clinton. The 161st Band gave several selections and R. T. Cowell and F. J. Hill sang a duet. Miss Constance Boulton. Do- minion Recruiting Lecturer was unable to be present. Mr. Abner Cosens acted as chairman. ,The people of Wingham are taking an active interest in recruit- ing as is evident from the large attend- ance at the meetings. The results are announced of the recent examination of the class for non- commissioned officers, and show that over 50 per cent. were successful ones: F. Andrews, Clinton; R. T. Angell, Hensall; J. 0. Crick, Clinton; J. H. Currie, Wingham; R. Dougall, Hensall; F. Fingland, Clinton; J. McCallum, Wingham; N. G. McDougall, Clinton; M. W. Pfaff, Exeter; R. Redfern, Goderich; G. B. Sewell, Clinton; T. J. Sherritt, Hensall; F. H. Bell, Goderich; R. E. Cook, Seaforth; S. F. Ferguson, Wingham; J. Kelly, Wroxeter; F. C. Manuel, Wingham; N. R. Robison, Goderich; W. L. Helps, Wingham; J. F. Galbraith, Wingham. The excellent band of the 161st Bat- talion arrived in Wingham on the noon train on Saturday last and was met at the station by the Wingham detachment of the 161st as ,dell as a large number of our townspeople, The presence of the band in town made things lively. A good program was given in front of the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening as well as furnishing music on Sunday and Monday. The band boys left on Monday afternoon for Clinton. The Huron Battalion has a band to be proud of and the music furnished is of the very best quality. Wingham people will be pleased to again have the band visit the town. The Wroxeter and Brussels detach- ments of the 161st arrived in Wingham on Monday morning and will remain here until the Huron County Battalion mobolizes for the summer training The boys marched to town and were met by the band and the members of the Wingham detachment. On Thurs- day of this week the Blyth detachment will arrive here and Wingham will be the headquarters for the four detach- ments and it will mean in the neighbour- hood of three hundred soldiers in Wingham until the Battalion mobolizes for training in one of the camps which will be selected by the militia dapartalent. Berlin electors carried the by-law to change the name of their city by a vote of 1,569 to 1,488. Big Oxford Shoe Sale For Women Read our Ad. on last page, W, I-1, WILLIS PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES The Society wishes to acknowledge with thanks the following donations:— Mrs. A. E. Smith, 10 knitted wash cloths, also 20 yds of cotton bought and rolled by Infant Class of St, Paul's Sun- day School. Last year this little class sent $2,00 for relief of the Belgian babies. 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. Tamlyn, Mrs. Tyndall. They also have a number of cut out pyjamas and would like volunteers to make them. The hospitals are in urgent need of all kinds of supplies, old soft cotton for dressings, new cotton for bandages, wash cloths, pillows, pillow covers, etc. Never think that there can be too many hospital supplies, the need is end- less; all such to be left with Mrs. W. H. Willis, Shuter street. The collectors for the systematic giving will call upon you during the latter part of May for your monthly contribution. Bear in mind the regular monthly meeting to be held in the Council Chamber, first Friday in June at 3.30 p. m. sharp. PRESBYTERY OF MAITLAND. The Presbytery of Maitland met in Lucknow on Tuesday of last week with a large number of members present. Rev. G. Gomm, of Dungannon, was elected moderator for the ensuing six months. The records of the • various sessions throughout the presbytery were examined by committees appoint- ed by the moderator. The report on home missions was presented by Rev. Mr. Perrie and the situation of Armow, the one augmented charge in the pres- bytery, dealt with. The report on foreign missions was presented by Rev. Mr. Bell, of Moles- worth. The list of commissioi,ers that will represent the presbytery at the coming assembly in Winnipeg is as follows: Revs. M. McArthur, of Kincardine; D. Perrie, of Wingham; J. S. Duncan, of Lucknow, and A. R. Gib- son, of Belmore, ministers, and Messrs. John Cowan, of Ashfield; William Per- rie, of Cranbrook; S. C. Wilson, and John Aitken, of Teeswater, elders. Permission was given Rev. D. B. Mc- Rae to retire in September, and his name forwarded as an annuitant to the aged and infirm ministers' committee. St. Andrew's Church, Wingham, will celebrate its golden jubilee on June 25 and 26, and Rev. W. A. Bradley was appointed to represent the presbytery on that occasion. Eadies Church will also celebrate its golden jubilee dur- ing the summer, and Rev. T. A. Bell was appointed presbytery representa- tive on that occasion. Huron Church, Ripley, will celebrate its diamond ju- bilee on July 2, and on that occasion Rev. McArthur will represent the presbytery. 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. MINOR LOCALS —Snow fell in this section on Thurs- day last. — Order your daily newspapers at the TIMES stationery store. —Keep in mind Wingham's Fall Fair which will be held on September 28th and 29th, — A large number of Wingham people are spending the Victoria Day at Clinton. —All the leading magazines and news- papers are on sale at the TIMES station- ery store. — Travel via Grand Trunk Railway and buy your tickets from H. B. Elliott, Town Agent at the TIMES office. —The June sessions of the Huron County Council will open in Goderich on Tuesday afternoon, June 6th. — The regular meeting of Court Maitland, Canadian Order of Foresters will be held on Friday evening of this week. —Work has been started on the laying of the new water main on the south end of Josephine street, and on the new sewer on Diagonal road. —A large number of TIMES subscrib- ers are renewing their subscription, tak- ing advantage of the $1 rate. The sub- scription price of the TIMES after July 1st next will be $1.50. —A meeting of all parties interested', in the building of the shed in connection with St. Paul's Churcp. will be held in Mr. W. F. VanStone's office next Monday evening, commencing at 7.30 a'clock. —Since last fall four young men who were employed with Mr. James Martin. of East Wawanosh, have enlisted, viz: R. E. Hibben and John Hutchison with the 160th (Bruce) Battalion, Henry Rintoul with the 161st and Wm. Flood enlisted at Galt. Prices ars Soaring. Still the prices are soaring! A few weeks ago we spoke of paying $6.00 a pound for ink we formerly bought for $3. That was a sudden jar, but not quite as bad as the one we got on Tues- day when a representative from the ink house was here and asked us $15 a pound for the same ink. Fifteen dollars a pound! We'll spell it out in full so as to make no mistake about it. This is a special ink we have been using for years and for certain kinds of work we would still like to use it, but we simply can't afford it without a much better price for the product. Our customers may kick, and we can't blame them, but what are we to do? For a time the price of paper and other requirements remained fairly reasonable, but of late the advance has got to be a terror. Nearly all price lists have been with- drawn, and on sending in an order we have no idea what the price will be. We got nipped a few days ago, but we'll carry out the contract even at a loss, but we can't repeat it. The stock has more than doubled in cost and only in cases for whieh we have material on hand, or have an assurance of what we can get it for, are we safe in giving quotations. The war will be over after a while, and then prices will likely go back to their normal conditions. —Dur- ham Chronicle. We find the same situation in the TIMES office. One particular kind of paper which was pur- chased a few months ago at 28 cents per ream is now costing 74 Cents per ream, and it is impossible to get some lines of paper. CHURCH NOTES Rev. W. L. Rowan, in the interests of the Lord's Day Alliance, will speak in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning and in the Methodist Church in the evening. BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. P. K. Dayfoot, M. A., General Superintendent of Baptist Sunday Schools, will conduct the services in Baptist Church next Sunday. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Communion service will be held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Sunday, June 4th, at the morning service.' The new elders recently elected by the congregation of St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church will be ordained at the regular service next Sunday evening. CHURCH of ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE. The Wingham Detachment of the 161st Battalion accompanied by the Clinton Band, paraded to church on Sunday morning, the church being well filled, and all enjoyed the service. The hymns sung were, "Hail to the Lord's Armistice", Eternal "Father God Supreme", and "Fight the Good Fight" together with the National Anthem. Miss Eva Patterson sang "Now there- fore hearken unto me", and the Band played a selection during the offering. The Rector preached from the words, "Endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." There will be no ser- vice to -morrow evening. METHODIST CHURCH. The anniversaey services of the Wingham Methodist Sunday School on Sunday last were very successful and the three services were well attended. Ex -Mayor Hocken, of Toronto, delivered addresses at the difficult services which were very much appreciated. The choir and members of the Sunday School furnished choice music for the occasion. Regular services will be held in the Methodist Church next Lord's Day, at 11 a, m. and 7 p. m. The Rev. J. Penrose of Whitechurch will preach at the morning service, and the Rev. Mr. Rowan of Toronto, will preach in the evening, in the interests of the Lord's Day Alliance. All will be made wel- come, Alex. Farrell was fined $196 at Brant- ford for cashing a cheque after having given another man power of attorney `over all cheques received. TTT Wise Men and Their Shoe Money NYONE can spenif money, but well -spent dollars are the dollars that receive the biggest value pen 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-datd ,--the quality is guaranteed—the prices challenge comparison. Ev- ery pair of Regals we sell carries our endorsement. Regals win your trade ori style. They keep your trade on the satisfaction they give. As an example of what Regal manufacturing ingenuity, cold lective purchasing power and quantity production can provide, come in and see our large variety, oof advance Spring models in Regal shoes. We illustrate a last that' i9 having a big run in our Ito Regal stores from the Atlantic to the Pacific. . J. Gra'.r THE .SHOE MAN Life Insurrnce Fire Insurance Auto Insurance Accident Insurance; Live Stock Insurance: Plate Glass Insurance Rents collected Houses to rent Real Estate bought and sold Canadian Northern R R agents Two good Pumps with logs for sale, cheap. RITCHIL & CORNS REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE and Ticket Agents WINGHAM, ONTARIO. 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