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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1916-10-12, Page 1GIVE AND HEAL! THE SUBSCRIBE TO THE BRITISH RED CROSS A WORTHY CAUSE WIN(iHA1VI TIMES. VOL. XLV.---NO. 2329 WINGHAI, ONTARIO! THURSDAY OCTOBEI 12 WM $1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE i '°r a'NAMF. Three Thousand Great Big Grown Up Dollars looking for a good home. And that's just what this EVEREADY offer is—we can prove it to you—come in and ask us—it costs you nothing. J. W. MOK1BBON EYESIGHT SPECIALIST C.P.R. TICKET AGENT i saw 151w..i1..rw t.srwoN.rw+17 Farmers and Threshermen 1 When. overhauling your Machin- ery let us do your Repairing and Maphipe Woz•]f,, and have your machines in good shape for the fall work. Lawn Mowers sharpened and fitted up. Binder and Mower Knives sharpened Bicycle Repairing and a good stock of Bicyle Accessories for the different wheels. New and second hand Bicycles GIVE US A GALL for sale. GIVE A CALL 1 E. MERKLEY &SON 84Phone 'Phone ' 84 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 AgentNTARIO 1 Christie's Grocer PHONE 58. CLOSED EVENINGS AT 7 Pork 86 Beans 12c per Tin At the presentprice of Beans this tin is worth much more money, It contains fully 1 lb. cooked beans, the most nutritious and cheapest meal One can have. OUR 18c 'TIN contains fully 134, lbs of prepared beans. Highest Price Paid for Extra Choice Batter. �w�rrarr..rrr� JUBILEE SERVICES The Golden Jubilee services of Eadie's Presbyterian Church were held last Sabbath. There were three services,. The Rev. W. J. West, a fernier pastor for nearly sixteen years, preached at the morning service. His sermon was a fine clear exposition of the text, "And we know that all things work to- gether for good to them that love God." It was a great pleasure to the con- gregation to see the pleasant face and hear the kindly voice of their beloved former pastor. In the afternoon the Rev. James Hastie conducted an "old time service" and took for his subject "Heaven." He gave a fine address which was much appreciated by the audience. Mr. Heade was the first pastor of the con- gregation and it was most touching to see in the pulpit the minister who opened the church fifty years ago. At iiitg service Mr. Fyfe, of Wingham, a former Precentor, led the singing of the Psalms. Rev. Mr. Tate. the present pastor, took charge of the evening service and preached on the place the Word of God should have in the church and in the Christian life.. All the services were most interesting and many former members of the church from a distance as well as many people from Bluevale and Wingham were present. The congregations were the largest in the history of the church. At the entertainment on Monday evening Mr. Tate gave the following historical sketch of the church: The Township of Turnberry was opened for settlement in 1854. Among the first settlers were many 'staunch Presbyterians from other parts of the Province and from the old land. It was not until 1800 however that any movement was made to have the ordinance of public worship established in this locality. In February ot that year Thomas Eadie and .lohn McTavish called a meeting of this neighborhood and it was decided to petition the Pres- bytery of London to have someone sent to preach. Asa result the Rev. John Rennie, by appointment of that Presby- tery, visited the district and on August 8th, 1860, preached in the house of Thomas Eadie and organized the con- gregation into a mission station, the following persons giving in their names as members: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Eadie, Mr, and Mrs. Peter Deans, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pringle, Mr. and Mrs. John Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. George Hutton, Mr. and Mrs. John Mair, Mrs. E. Fleming, Mr. Walker Sloan, Miss Isabella Sloan. For several years occasional services were held, usually in a barn in summer and in the log school house near the river during the winter. The people usually walked to these services, but REV. JAMES HASTIE, occasionally they came in wagons drawn by oxen, a little hay in the bottom of the rack, softening somewhat the jolts over the bare corduroy roads. Among those who preached during that time were J. B. Taylor, W. C. Young, R. Leask and Mr. P reser. Mr. Hastie came as a student and spent parts of two summers on the field preaching at 'Bluevale and Wingham also. The congregations were so well pleased with him that they decided to watt until he had finished his course at college and catl•hitn as their minister. When the time came Mr. Hastie accept- ed the call and was ordained and inducted in October, 1866, as the first regular minister of this church. The year previous to Mr. Nestle's induction the church was built. At a meeting of the congregation on February 13th, 1866, a building comp mittee Was appointed, consisting of David Anderson, Thomas Aitken, Thomas Fortune, William Mitchell, Thomas Eadie and Hugh McDougall. When the site was chosen and plans settled on, the contract was let to Colin McDonald and Robert Aitken for the sum of $187.00, the congregation to supply all the material. On August 17th, 1865, about fifty mea gathered and the frame of the church was raised But owing to lack of lumbi r the build- ing Was not finished until the following summer. The seats were made by sawing off blocks of wood and laying boards on them. The church was open- ed by Mr. Hastie who preeched his first sermon in it on October 28th, 1866. His first meeting ot session was held on February 1st, 1867, the elders being Thomas Eadie, Thomas Aitken and Thomas Fortune, The first communion in the church was held on Febraary 3rd of that year. Mr. Hastie continued his work in Bluevale, Wingham and Eadie's until 1869, when he withdrew from Eadie's REV. W. J. WEST. as Wingham wished to have service every Sabbath. Mr. Hastie was ari earnest and devoted pastor and was held in high esteem by all the con- gregation, This congregation was thehl joined to Teeswater and along with that church chose Rev. David Wardrope as minister. He was inducted into the charge on January 31st, 1871. He is remembered as a faithful and pains• takine pastor. Under his ministry the Teeswater congregation greatly in- creased and by the year 1877 were strong enough to support a minister of their own and so separated from Eadie's. At this time also Wingham separated from Bluevale. Then Blue - vale and Eadie'a were united again with the Rev. James Pritchard as minister. He was a stern and faithful preacher of the Word and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He continued as minister until 1878. In 1879 Rev. D. G. McKay, of Zorra, was called and was in charge of the congregation for two years. In 1882 Rev. A. Y. Hartley was called and for fourteen years was pastor of the church. He was energetic and faithful and left the impress of his character upon the congregation. In 1897 Rev. W. J. West became minister of Bluevale and Eadie's. This was his first charge and for fifteen years he labored faithfully and efficient- ly. The congregations prospered both materially and spiritually and he greatly endeared himself to all the people. In 1913 Rev. C. Tate, of St. Catharines, was called and is the present pastor of the church. During all these fifty years this church has meant much to the com- munity and has had a large share in shaping the life and character of the people. Multitudes of young men and Women have gone out into the world better prepared for its battles because here they have been made to realize the presence and the protecting care of God. Accident at Whitechurch. While at work on the Methodist church shed at Whitechurch on Satur- dayafternoon, e 0o Mr. Geo Cottle met with with a serious accident. The scaffolding on which he was working gave way and in the fall Mr. Cottle was Seriously injured. A host of friends will wish Mr. Cottle a speedy recovery, Pleasant Social Evening. A large number of the members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian congregation together with old friends of Rev. Jas. Hastie, the first pastor of the church, spent a very pleasant social evening in the church on Thursday evening of last week. There was a good program and refreshments were served and many of the older members of the congre- gation were much pleased to have their former pastor with thorn for the even- ing. Mr. Iiastie found many changes in the town and in bia former con- gregation since leaving here over forty years ago. Many incidents of pioneer days were recalled in the conversations during the evening. BRITISH RED CROSS All Citizens Are Asked to Assist in Work. A public meeting was held in the opera house on Friday evening list to consider the question of raising funds for the Red Cross Society in connection with the general appeal made by the British Red Cross Society. Mayor Mc- Kibben presided and after discussion a committee was appointed, composed of L F. Binkley, A. G. Smith, Dr. Red- mond, W, A. Currie and A. Tipling, to work on the details of soliciting the subscriptions ailed other matters in con- nection with the work. The Committee has held several meetings since Friday evening. L. F. Binkley was selected as chairman and A. G. Smith as Secretary -Treasurer. Chairmen for the different wards have been selected as follows:—Ward 1, Rev. J. W. Hibbert;. Ward 2, Rev. E, G. Dymond; Ward 3, J. A. McLean; Ward 4, Rev. D Petrie; Ward 5, John F. Groves. These gentlemen will be assisted by strong committees of canvassers, 'and it was agreed that the committees do their canvassing on October 18-19-20. The members of the Ladies' Patriotic Society, Women's Institute, principals of High and Public Schools are being I asked to co-operate in the work. It was arranged to hold a public meeting in the opera house on Monday evening next 'when addresses will be delivered, dealing with the good work being done by the British Red Cross Society. Every good citizen, (ladies and gentlemen) are urgently requested' to attend this meeting and assist in this worthy cause, A field day • of sports will be held on the park on the afternoon of Friday, October 20th. As a fitting wind-up to the canvass, a patriotic concert will be held in the opera house on Friday evening, October 20th. Particulars as to program will be given in our next issue. Wingham done nobly in this work last, year, the amount raised being $5,400 which included a grant of $2,000 from I the Town Council. The Council will, without doubt, give a liberal donation again this year. The Committees this year expect to be fully Up to last year's donation and to exceed it if possible, The good work should be encouraged by every good citizen and the collectors look for a hearty response. Let us be up and doing. The cause is a good one and the motherland's only direct appeal to us for help in this great war is her great Red Cross mercy work, The great need for funds for this worthy work is more fully explained on page four of this issue, Fell to His Death. While thanging wires for the G. N. W. Telegraph Company at Orillia an Mon- day oflastweek, Mr. Joseph Hurtibese, received an electric shock, and fell head first from the telegraph pole to the sidewalk below, a distance of 25 or 30 feet, IIe died three hours later. The pole carried all the telegraph wires, and a tranformer, and a set of low voltage wires. It is believed that in passing the high tension wires Mr. Hurtibese touch- ed them with his arms. Blue flames were seen to spurt out as he fell and his arm was burned. His head struck the cement sidewalk, fracturing the skull, and a broken rib pierced the lung. At every breath, blood flowed from his mouth. He was picked up unconscious and was taken to the Hospital where he died about 8.30. The late Mr. Hurti- bese was 62 years of age, being born of French parentage in the Province of Quebec, near Montreal. For forty-six years he had been a telegraph lineman, living in Orillia for twenty-three years and previously in Wingham. About thirty-eight years ago he married Eliza- beth Babel of Chatham, and they had three sone and one daughter, h ter Williarn, W lliam Brantford, Beryille, Brechin, Charles Orillia, and Mrs. Clifford Beam, Mary Street, Their mother died in Orillia in May, 1900. Ten years ago Mr. Hurtibese married Mrs, William Burke, of Midland, who has survived her second husband. Our older readers will re- member Mr. Hurtibese when he was a resident of Wingham and will be sorry to hear of his tragic death. The Teterboro' Review has changed hands and is now under the management of Aid. A. H. Stratton, rr Rubbers at the Sante t1/4. Price as last year Read our advt. on last page W. H, WILLIS WELCOME TO SOLDIER BOYS. The people of Wingham gave the boys of the Wingham Company of the 101st Battalion a hearty welcome home on Thursday last on their arrived shortly after two o'clock via special G, T. R. train from Camp Borden, this being their last leave before going overseas, During the forenoon the different business places and public building on Josephine street were decorated with bags and bunting and the town preseo'- ed a holiday appearande when the boys arrived. The townspeople were out in large numbers at the G. T. R. station.. On the arrival of the train a procession was formed, headed by the Citizens' Band, followed by the High School cadets, Puhlie School students, the members of the Wingham company of the 161st Battalion end upwards of fifty automobiles, containing members' of the Town Council and other promin- ent citizens. The procession proceeded down Josephine street to Victoria street and then back to the park, where a a number of addresses were delivered by A, H, Musgrove, M. P. P , Mayor McKibbon, Ex -Mayor Srotton, Judge Dickson, of Goderich and others. Col. Coombe and Capt. Vanstone were here for the afternoon. The organization for the welcome was done on short notice and the citizens who took the matter in hand deserve hearty thanks for the splendid success. The members of the 161st Battalion from Wingham and district can always be assured that they are not forgotten by their friends at home. The boys returned to Camp Borden on Tuesday and each man was presented with a well filled lunch box by the ladies of the • Wingham Patriotic Society. This kindness on the part of the ladies was appreciated by the boys, There were a large number of people at the sti;lion an Tuesday morning to bid farewell to the boys. CHURCH NOTES METHODIST CHURCH. Regular services will be held next Lord's Day at 11 a m. and 7 p.m. Pastor, Rev. J. W. Hibbert will preach at both services. Morning , subject, "The Strennous Faith";evening subject "Trafalgar and Calvary". You are cordialiy invited to attend. Come. BAPTIST CHURCH The Annual Convention of the Bap- tist Churches of Ontario and Quebec will be held in the James St. Church, Hamilton from Wednesday October 18th to Tuesday, October 23rd. Rev. J. F. and Mrs. Dingman and Mr. Wm. Pickell have been appointed as dele- gates from the Wingham Baptist Church. CHURCH of ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE, Choir practice every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Holy Communion next Sunday, 8,30 a. m. "Children's Day" will be observed next Sunday. Some portions of the form of service will be used and the sermons will be on subjects relative to Sunday School work and religious education of children. A children's service will be held in the afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Sunday School scholars will assemble in the basement before the service. Envelopes for offerings for the Sunday School Communion will be handed to the scholars and they will bring them the following Sunday. The services last Sunday were of a Thanksgiving character. The Rector preached in the morning on "Some National Blessings Relative to the War;" and at Evening Prayer on "The Duty of Thankfulness". At both ser- vices the "Hymn of War," was sung. The words of the hymn were composed Miss Elsie Christian,of Sedmonk, S dmonk, Devonshire, who is a cousin of the Rector. 4, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Mission Band of St. Andrew's Church will hold an entertainment in the Church on Friday evening of this week, commencing at 8 o'clock. A good program has been arranged. A silver collection will be taken. The public cordially invited. The culmination of the campaign waged against church union by the Presbyterians who oppose any merging of the identity of the Presbyterian Church will come on October 19th, When at a mass meeting in Toronto resolu- tions condemning the course taken by the general assembly will be carried. The op- ponents of union have arranged a three- day convocation, which will be opened on Tuesday, October 17. At a meeting of St. Andrew's congregation on Wed- nesday evening of last week, delegates were appointed to attend the convocation as representing the mem- bers of the congregation who are opposed to union. The delegates are Rev, and Mrs D. Perrie, Mr, and Mrs. L. Kennedy, Alex Campbell, Jobe Anderson, James Hamilton and I1', B. Elliott. rEyEsHTTTED1 • —FRE E— Daytime or Evenings by graduates of the "Canadian Opthgimlc College" iiiI McKIBBO}!'I's DRUG STORE ,S•esie eimonm -- it ''Wayfarer's Corner THE APPEAL OF FRANCE TO COLUMBIA. Columbia, my sister. Republic great and free, When Liberty was threatened I looked in hope to the.. That hope was vain, my sister, You lost your greatest chance; Men live on lies in Utah. Men die for Truth in France. Columbia, my sister. You saw my blood run red, My sons and daughters murdered, The tears my orphans shed; You raised no voice in protest To stop the Huns' advance; Men live at ease in Kansas, With hell let loose in France. Columbia, my sister, Your children you have seen Drowned in the cruel ocean 13y German submarine; But baseball is important, The theatre and dance, And pleasure rules in Texas While horror reigns in France. Columbia, my sister, In sordid love of gain Your vultures and hyenas Wax fat upon the slain; The nations, sorrow stricken, Receive your careless glance, And wealth in Massachusetts Means poverty in France. Columbia, my sister, I know your bexrt is right, Though on your path has fallen This hellish Hunnish blight; I love you still, my sister, And warn you, lest perchance The Huns may rule Wisconsin When driven out of France. WAYFARER Teachers' Convention. The annual convention of the East Huron Teachers' Association wilt be held in the Town Hall, Wingham, on Thursday and Friday, October 19th and 20th. A good program is being arrang- ed and a large attendance of teachers from the Bust Huron district will be present. Commissioner Richards Coming. Commissioner W. J. Richards, of Toronto, leader of the Salvation Army in Canada East, will visit Wingham on Thursday of this week, October 12th. A public meeting will be held in the Methodist Church at 8 o'clock p. m. The Commissioner will deliver an address. Every person will be made welcome. r'" Death of Mrs. Ried. There passed away at Marengo, Sask., on Thursday last, Catherine Millikin, wife of Mr, John Ried, late of Lower Wingham and for many years a resid- ent of the 12th concession of East Wawanosh. Mr. and Mrs. Ried went West last March and Mrs. Ried had been in poor health for some time. The de,ceased lady was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends and her death is deeply regretted. She had for many years been a member of the Methodist Church. The remains were brought home and the funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon from the resid- ence of her son, Mr. W. G. M. Ried (the old family home in East Wawa - nosh) to the Wingham cemetery. The bereaved husband and family will have the sympathy of the community. 1616t Colors at Goderich, An impressive cermony took place at Goderich, on Saturday afternoon, when Lieut. -Col. Coombe and staff of the 161st Huron Battalion deposited the battalion colors in the courthouse. The Goderich company and 161st band formed in procession at Victoria Park and marched to the courthouse, where Sheriff Reynolds, Rev. J. B. Pothering - bait and Dr. Holmes awaited them. Major Hays and Capt. Campbell acted as flag -carriers. and Col. Coombe ad- dressed the sheriff and intrusted the flags in his keeping. Dr. Holmes, acting for the warden of the county, gave a short address. Rev, 3. B. Fotheringham spoke to the officers and 'non, and gave the benediction. The square was crowde d, largea numbers of people going from all parts of the county. *Subscriptions to the Duchess of Canneught Prisioners of War Fund can be left at any of the banks in town or at the post office. • Invidctus Shoes are made for the man who cares about his footwear --the man who appreciates quality, not for the man who con- siders price alone. SEE US FOP. P. Trunks & Valises tY FY O eY.l'O IEE The Shoe Man EnilThe of thti far 1111. 011101.1.11111•0.11.1.• The general impression among men who ought to know is that the war will be over in a few months or a year at most. We then may look t'or an era of expansion and development such as Canada has never known This will lirean busy factories. increase of population, demand for houses and Higher prices for Real Estate. The moral is— BUY YOUR HOME UOW We have a good list of excel- lent properties for sale at right prices. RITCHIE & COS[NS REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE and Ticket Agents WINGHAM, ONTARIO. ^r,-••••,•41.0,1 Granite; are Specials We have just received a large stock of extra quality Granitware to sell at lowest prices. Water Pails . . 250 Preserving Kettles . 260 Other articles at proportionate prices. RAE&THOM SON Lehigh Valley Cobb Sales Co. Coal