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CIRCUS IN WINGHAM Weather Smiles for Show Crowd in Town and Large Monday was circus day in Wingham and the weather was ideal, and there was a Large crowd of people in town for the day, LaTena's circus arrived here early Sunday morning from Goderich and the unloading was over at an early hour. A large number of our towns- people visited the circus grounds during Sunday afternoon and evening. There was a large crowd on the street before noon to see the parade. The afternoon performance started at 2 o'clock and there was a large number in attendance, and the show went off without a hitch. The performance was one of the best that has appeared in town in years and there was not a dull moment from the start to the finish. A noticeable feature of the whole per, formance was the promtness with which everything was run off. The managers have figured everything to the minute and the acts were displaced in fast style and proved very popular. The show is bright, clean and filled with acts of genuine worth. There are no so-called "fillers" used in the show and every act was most com- mendable and took well with the au- dience. The cleanliness displaced in every detail, and the utmost courtesy shown by all attendants was a noticeable feature. The children were greatly interest- ed in the three baby lions. They are about three weeks old and as play- ful as kittens. A three ring animal show is an un- usual thing and frequently it is found hard to watch all of the acts, but the La Tena's shows are so arranged and the acts so timed. that the people can witness all. A troupe of seals, for the possession of which the managers had to overbid Barnum and Bailey, performed seemingly impossible acts and it is hard to realize how these clumsey animals can be taught to do swuch tricks as they do. They formerly were shown at the Hippodrome in New York and proved a big drawing card. All in all the play was a wholesome, good production and the people left the grounds satisfied and in good humour. The evening performance commenced at 8 o'clock and while the attendance was not as large as in the afternoon, the program given was a good one. Debts of Towns. Chesley, $110,000; Kincardine, $141,- 000; Wiarton, $182,1000; Hanover, $121,- 000; Meaford, 226,000; Owen Sound, $1,156,000; Clinton, $177,000; Goderich, $560,000; Seaforth, 231,000; Wingham, $186,000; Walkerton, $43,000. Chickens Killed by Rat. Mr. W A. Johns lost forty fine three weeks old chickens during last Friday night by being killed by a rat. The loss is a heavy one as the season for hatching is well advanced. Mr. Johns made quick work of the rat when he found it in his hen house early Sunday morning. Fingland-Johnston Wedding Cupid scored another victory when on Saturday, June 8rd, at Maple Shade Farm, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Johnston, East Wawanosh, their only daughter, Berlena L., was united in marriage to Mr. Colin Fingland, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fingland, of Hullett. Precisely at 11 o'clock to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Beatrice Johnston, cousin of the bride, the party took their places under a tastefully decorated arch on the lawn where the ceremony Was performed by Conway, Mr. C y, of Auburn. The pretty bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of white marquisette with ivory satin and lace trimming and the customary veil of embroidered silk net held in place with a wreath of lily of 'the valley and carried a handsome boquet of bridal roses. Miss Evelyn Johnston, of Clinton, made a charming little flower girl, a,After congratulations and the signing of the register, during which Mr. Weir Elliott, of Wingham, accompanied by Mrs. R. Carter, of Seaforth, sang "Love's Coronation" very aeceptably, a dainty recherche luncheon was served at flower be-deeked tables; waited on by a levy of pretty girls, cousins and intimate friends of the bride. Mr. and Mre. Fingland left via C. P. R. for a trip to Torohto, Niagara and Buffalo, the bride travel- ling in a handsome suit of Joffre blue silk and white picture hat. On their return they will be at home to their many friends at their residence, con. 13, Hullett. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES The Patriotic Society desires to ac- knowledge the receipt of a chegne for $30.00, to be applied to Red Cross pur- poses, from Mr. Harry Marsales, •a former Wingham boy, but now residing in Buffalo. Although not now a resident in Canada, our good friend, Harry, re- members the land of his birth. Many Canadians have not as yet made a similar sacrifice. Additional donations as follows are acknowledged: -Mrs. E. Fallis, 5 yds cotton. A donation of $10.00 from Mr. Mishit Walker, being the proceeds of the sale of a hand -made ship donated by Mr. Bloomfield The amount contributed by the systematic giving for May was very generous. It is gratifying to know that when the collectors called many gave more than they had promised. As the need for socks and shirts is becoming more urgent. the Society would be grateful for a prompt response in June. Thefollowing are the amounts contributed for May in the several wards; -No. 1, $43.30; No. 2, $39.30; No. 3, $57,25; No. 4, $40.00. Total $170.85. Shipments for June to the' Canadian Red Cross were as follows: -28 doz band- ages, $28.00; 10 lbs hospital dressings, $1.00; 8 first aid pillows, $2.40; 1 feather pillow, $1.00, 30 wash cloths, 50e. Total $32.90. A large supply of yarn and flannel is constantly on hand and may be had at any time. As our soldiers are very much in need of socks, it is hoped this part of the work will be kept up in spite of everything. Yarn to be had from Miss Fessant, Cut out shirts to be had from any of the following ladies, Mrs. Wm. Gray, Mrs. Geddes, Mrs. Tamlyn, Mrs. R. Tyndall. Hospital supplies, such as new cotton for bandages, and old soft linen or cotton with all seams removed for dressings, and for such we are making a special appeal, to be left with Mrs. W. H. Willis, Shuter street. Watch the Label. The TIMES doesn't make it a practice to mail receipts for money received on subscription, the change of label, usually made every month, being acknowledgement. It costs two cents to notify a subscriber of the expiration of his subscription and three cents to send a receipt, thereby netting us 95c for each paper -less than it costs us to produce it. Death of R. N Duff It was with deep regret that we heard, just before going to press, of the death of Mr. R. N. Duff, who passed away at his home in Bluevale on Wed- nesday morning in his 65th year, Mr., Duff had been in poor health for some months. He was one of the most highly esteemed men in the community. A further notice will be given in our next issue. Huron Old Boys' Excurtion, It has been finally decided to have the excursion of the Huron Old Boys' Ass- ociation of Toronto, on Saturday, July 8th, The train will leave Toronto at about 7.15 a. m. and will be divided at Stratford, part of it going on to Sarnia. The Goderich section will arrive there about 12 noon, and the Sarnia section about 1 p. m. A special train will leave Goderich on Monday evening at 6.00 o'clock for Toronto. . ri: Successful Meeting There was a large attendance at the meeting of the Wingham branch of the Women's Institute in the Council Chamber' on Thursday afternoon last, for the summer meeting. Miss H. T, Job of Freeman delivered an interest- ing address on "The Charm of Person- ality." There was a musical program and refreshments were served and the ladies spent a very pleasant and pro- fitable afternoon. Contract at Brussels. Brussels Post of last week says: - Monday evening the Council let the contract for the macadam work to be done on Turnberry street, from the iron bridge to the G. T. R. Crossing. Tender of Thos. McLean & Co., Wing - ham, was accepted at $2,680.50, Council to supply water. Geo, Barkley's tender was $2,900. Work is to be completed by August 15th next. Engineer Roger's estimate .for •the work was $2,350. Mr. McLean has crusher, roller, &c , here from last year so an early start should be made and the con- tract completed as per agreement. Some rolling has to be done yet on last year's work. Arthur McGuire was ap- pointed inspector at $2,50 per day. Cement eittbing will be put down from William street north. ^+'Mtiv rWry LONDON CONFERANCE NOTICEI $1,50 RATE JULY tat In accordance with previous announcements, the subscription price of the TIMES will be raised to $1.50 per year on the 1st of July next, The large increase in the cost of everything which goes into prod; ing a newspaper makes this ncrease in price ab- solutely necessary. We will be pleased to receive new and renewal subscriptions at the $1 rate pp to the 1st of July and as a further inducement to new subscribers we will send the TIMES to January ist, 1917, for 50 cents pr{ividing order is placed with us prior to July 1st. The $1.50 rate for weekly news- papers is being adopted in nearly all parts of the Dominion. The publishers, to keep in pace with the constant increase in prices, need additional revenue in order that they may make both ends meet, Homeseekers' Excursion Homeseekers' Excursions to Western Canada at low fares via Grand Trunk Railway System each Tuesday until October 31st. Buy your tickets and get particulars from H, B. Elliott, Town Agent for the G. T. E, at the TIMES OFFICE. Appointed School Inspector. Mr. J. C. Smith, B. A., Principal of the High School at Ingersoll and formerly Principal of the Wingham High School has been appointed by the Elgin County Council to the position of I ubiic School Inspector for East Elgin. succeeding the late Welberne Atkin Many old friends here will congratulate Mr. Smith on his appointment and will wish him success in his new position. • Long Trip by Motor Rev. E. G, Powell, temperance sec- retary of Huron and Perth, and Rev. J. W. Hibbert of Wingham, had a motor trip of 155 miles to the meeting of the London Conference in Kingsville. Starting from Wingham, they picked up on the way Rev. 3. E. Millyard of Listowel, Rev W. E. Milson of St, Thomas, and Rev. J. E. Holmes of Ridgetown. Notwithstanding the long distance they fopnd the roads in excel- lent conditition, with the exception of a strip at Port Elms, five miles out of Wheatley, which one of the party de- scribed as "a disgrace to Ontario, but apart from that, all right." -Stratford Herald. Perth and Huron Publishers. The following is from the Stratford Daily Beacon of June 9th: -The Perth and Huron Counties Press Association was in session in the board room of the city hall on Friday last, some fifteen members to discuss the problems in the printing and publishing business, At noon the visiting members were the guests of the Stratford printers and publishers to lunch at the Windsor Hotel. President W. J. McCully and Secretary John Stevenson, of the board of trade, were also guests and welcomed the visiting publishers to the city. President H. B. Elliott, on behalf of the association, expressed appreciation of the welcome to the city. Pleasure was expressed in the presence of Mr. W. M. O'Beirne, who was in sufficient good health to be in attendance. The members were subsequently the guests of the board of trade to an automobile drive, viewing the schools, factories, Riverside park and other points of interest, in automobiles furnished by Messrs. A. C. McLeod, Ald. D. M. Wright, F. G. McTavish and W. J. Thurston, The association resumed its session at 3 p. n4., the chief topic being the raise in price of the Weekly newspapers of the two counties from $1 to $1.50 per year, the lst of July. This raise, in view of conditions since the war started, which have in• creased the cost of publishing a paper to a great extent, was deeided en at a meeting in Stratford last February. The following changes were made in the final draft of stations, in connection with the appointment of pastors in the London Conference for the coming Conference year;- Wingham _District -- Wingham, Jos. W. Hibbert; Kincardine, Herbert J. Uren; Lucknow, Reuben J, Garbutt, L. L. 13.; Teeswater, Chas, E. Durrant; Ethel, John W. Johnstone; Fordwich, Wm. A. Walden, 13. A.; Gorrie, Geo. J. Kerr; Wroxeter, Arthur. J. Love; Bluevale, David D. Thompson; Ashfield, Samuel J. Bridgette; Salem, Fred. E. Clysdale; Bethel, George Bennett; Ripley, Archiless R. Kellam; Bervie, David W. Williams, B. A. and Gerald Lawson; Tiverton, C, S. Hawke; White- church, Thos.Grainger; Belgrave, Henry B Parnaby. Eneter District --Parkhill, Rev. A, E. Lloyd; Crediton, Rev. Christopher Baker; Ailsa Craig, Rev. P. J. Snowden. Rev. J. W. Hibbert was re-elected Chairman of Wingham District; Rev. D. Wren is the Financial Secretary Rev. l3. B. Parnaby, Sunday School Srcretary; Rev. W. A. Walden, Secre- tary for Social Service and Evangelism. Wednesday Half Holiday. The usual Wednesday half holiday during July and August will again this year be carried out by our businessmen The first holiday will fall on Wednesday, July 5th. These holidays have been fairly well observed by our business men in the past and their will no doubt be again this year. The public should keep this intimation in mind and do their shopping accordingly. Education Department Examinations The annual Department Examinations for teachers, matriculation, etc„ are now on at the High School, and will continue until the last of June. There are in all dome 64 candidates writing, divided as follows:. -Lower School or part I of entrance to normal, 29; Junior matriculation to normal entrance, 21; Faculty of education or first-class, 8; Honour matriculation 5. Scholarship matriculation 1. Mr. G. W. Holman of Egmundvilie is conducting the exam- inations and is assisted by Mr. A. L. Posliff of Wingham. Brothers Meet at Ypres. Mr. G. W. Holman, of Egmondville, who is now presiding at the examinations at the High School, has two sons at the front, one enlisted, in the Mounted Rifles in the West in December, 1914, the other in the 33rd here in January, 1915. The latter left in June last and has seen over nine months in 'the trenches, the other has been in France a little over four months. They met for the first time in five years a few weeks ago at Ypres. Needless to say the meeting was a glad one though under such terrible circumstances. . Another City Weekly Quits After 44 years of publication, the Weekly Mail and Empire has ceased publication. Subscribers to the Weekly will receive the Daily Mail and Empire instead of the Weekly, to the extent of the value they have paid for. In its notice to the public the Weekly Mail and Empire states that since the estab- lishment of Rural Mail Delivery so many former readers of the Weekly have trans- ferred to the Daily that the management did not consider it longer advisable to continue the Weekly edition. It will be remembered thatpieGlobe and London Advertiser cut out'their weeklies more than a year ago. Manitoba's Wheat Crop Manitoba's wheat crop for this year amounts to 2,994,529 acres. Last year it was 3,664,281, the highest on record. This was announced this morning by the Minister of Agricultnre. The reason for the decrease is ascribed to the high wages asked by farm laborers, rather than an actual shortage of help; also to the desire of many harvesters to summer -follow large portious of their land, after last year's heavy yield. Many low-lying fields were too Wet for seeding, and this also contri- buted to the decrease. Only 2,122 acres are in fall wheat. The fall wheat area in 1915 was 3,851 acres. The oat area this year is 2,062,411 acres, as compared with 2,121,845 acres last year, a slight decrease. Of barley there are this year 1,153,660 acres. as compared With 1,039,849 acres last year. The Six Nations chiefs have sent King George a resolution of condolence on the death of bis "great and trusted War chief." A Grand Trunk freight train crushed to death the nineteen months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miles at Britton, near Listowel, FAREWELL, PRESENTA''1QN 'leachers and Pupils of Public School Honor Their Principal The Wingham Public School campus was made an interesting scene on Fri- day, June 9, when at 1.80 p. m. at the sound of the bell nearly four hundred pupils and teachers in alt met to do parting honours to Principal A, L, Posliff, who leaves early in July to join 161st Battalion in London for overseas. Miss Brock was mistress of ceremonies and most ably arranged the pupils, carrying flags and wearing smiles of good cheer, in lines, addressing the Principal. In many well measured words Miss Brock spoke of the stand taken by their Principal like not a few others had taken and of the esteem with which staff and students regarded the action taken, closing with the fond re- gards and best wishes entertained for bon voyages. A musical programme followed, much appreciated by all, After which the presentation was made, consisting of a gold wrist watch bearing neatly engraved upon its Bran the name of recipient and donors, besides a gold pocket piece of recent Canadian mint. Pte, Posliff, much embarrassed, re- plied in his genial way, voicing the thought that he was pleased to represent the Wingham Public School in fields not the greenest abroad. Below is given the programme as it was carried out and address neatly composed by one of Mr. Posliffs pupils. Cheers were rampant as the meeting was broken up to resume the usual school work. Wingham Public School is proud of its Principal and Mr. Posliff is equally gratified to its teachers and students. PROGRAMME Chorus -O Canada, We'll Never Let the Old Flag Fail,'Till the Boys Come Home. Presentation and address -George Fixture and James Allan. Your King and Country Need You, Edna Musgrove, May Allan, Alice Imlay and Ruth Anderson. Chorus -Good Luck to the Boys of the Allies. Solo -The Call of the Motherland by Madeliene Walker. Chorus -When Jack Comes Back, Maple Leaf, God Save the King. Dear Teacher During the past fewyears you have served us to the highest degree, you have tutored us to the best of your pedagogic knowledge which is no wise meagre. We are all aware that there are only two kinds of young men in Wing - ham those who are brave and those who are not and we are proud to realize that our Principal has ranked himself with the brave ones. • We, the staff, pupils and Mr. Dodd of the Wingham Public School ask you to accept these as a token of our esteem for you. We with all our hearts wish you a safe return bearing the laurels due. Signed on behalf of the Staff, Pupils and Mr. Dodd. Institute District Meeting. The annual meeting of the West Huron Womens Institute will be held in the. Council Chamber, Wingham, on Thursday afternoon, June 22nd, com- mencing at 2 o'clock. Deligates will be present from the deflerent branch In- stitutes in West Huron and officers are to be elected for the summing year. All ladies will be made welcome at this meeting. Grant to 161st Battalion. The Huron County Council on Friday afternoon voted $2,500 to the Huron War Auxiliary to cover expenses in- curred in recruiting for the 161st Battal- ion and to provide mess tents and other regimental equipment. This supple- ments a grant of $2,000 made at the January session for recruiting purposes. The council decided also to continue the the payments of $5,000 a month to the Canadian Patriotic Fund, and additional debentures to the amount of $60,000 will be at once issued on this account. Married In Toronto. The marriage of Jean Campbell, youngest daughter of Mrs, M. A. Mullin, of Lucknow, and John R. Ritchie, of Wingham, took place quietly on Friday at the home of the minister, the Rev, James Wilson, Toronto. The bride, who was unattended, wore a suit Of sand-coloredlsilk faille, with hat to match. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie were met by friends at the National Club, where a wedding breakfast was served. Mr, and Mrs. Ritchie left to spend their honeymoon on the Upper Lakes and western American cities, afterwards returning to their home in Wingham. The bride is a niece of the Hon. Daniel McMillian, Judge of the Supreme Court of Mexico. An appeal to the eye of the woman who is looking for per- fection in her footwear will be found in "Empress " Shoes for Women, and what means more to her, satisfaction and com- fort. We carry a complete line of "Empress." Made in Canada. 1111111111111.11.10.11...... FLEET FOOT SHOES For Every Sport and Recreation. W. J. Greer THE SHOE MAN Change in Agency Mr. C. R. Copeland, having enlisted in the 161st Battalion for overseas service, has transferred his Fire Insurance business to us, and we hope to retain all his old customers and as many new ones as possible. Wingham, June 2, 1916 Having sold my Fire Insur- ance business to Messrs. Ritchie & Cosens, I hereby request my policy hclders to deal with this firm in the future C- R. Copeland. 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