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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1916-10-26, Page 1THE WINGHAM TIMES. VOL. XM -NO. l -}1O. 2,331 WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY OCTOBE' 26, 1916 $1.50 A. TEAR IN ABYANCE 11I 1.4 WE ARE HERE TO SERVtt YOU-%. {t� 1- ,u ,�1 The..A.e�., Stores` C&NAOA'S FAVORITE ORUC, STORES BARGAINS See Page 3 for the greatest list of bargains ever offered to the people of Winghan1 and vicinity. Our lc. Sale gives you prices on Drugs, Rubber Goods, Toilet Articles and Remedies of all kinds never before offered by any merchant in Wingham. Read page 3 and tnake out your list at once. J. W. MCKIBBON, Phm.; B. DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Town Agent for C. P. R. 'Phone 53 r�rvwt,�,+wwt,��.nrti✓t,�,v Farmers and Threshermen When overhauling your Machin- ery let us do your Repairing and Machine Work and have your machines in good shape for the fall work. Lawn Mowers sharpened and fitted up. Binder and Mower Knives sharpened a, Bicycle Repairing and a good stock of Bicyle Accessories for the different wheels. New and second hand Bicycles for sale. GIVE US A CALL E. MERKLEY & SON '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 WINOHAIieal Estate Agent ONTARIO Christie's Grocer PHONE 59. CLOSED EVENINGS AT 7 Our Groceries Always fresh Our eatables are never old, That is why we sell the goods, Food that is stale is dear at any price, and we never un- load old groceries on our cus- tomers. Just try us. HIGH CLASS PROVISIONS - In •this department of our business we handle only the best. Satisfaction with every bite is what we aim at. WINGHAM'S GENEROSITY Red Gross Donations Wilt Reach $4,500 The good people of Wingham have done their share well in the contri- butions to the British Red Cross Society. The campaign opened on Wednesday with the different collectors making their rounds in the different parts of the town, and in face of bad weather this work was continued until Friday evening. The collectors done their work well and every man gave freely of his time to the very worthy cause. The total contribution from Wingham when all returns are in will reach $4500 and of this amount $2600 will be from subscriptions from our towns people. The other amounts were $1,500 grant from the Town Council; $55.355from the Women's Institute from the sale of home-made cookiug; $200.00 from the Ladies' Patriotic ,Society; $77.84 from the sale of the tags. the sales of which were made by several of the young ladies of the town and $130.00 from the proceeds of Eriday night's concert. While the collecting proceeded, the people were kept informed of the pro- gress made by a large dial that was dis- ployed in W. G. Patterson's store wind- ow, It was not expected that Wingham's donation would reach that of last year, as we more than excelled ourselves a year ago. The people fully measured up to the mark and does justice to their sentiments in regard to the great war. Our contribution shows how truly the hearts of the people are with the motherland and that her war is our war and that it must be carried to the conclusion that will mean the destruction of Prussian militarism. The campaign should be gratifying to our citizens and the committee in charge of the campaign and all those who in any way assisted in making it a success, should receive the hearty thanks of our citizens. Wingham's gift last year was $6,400 which was the second largest according to population in the Province of Ontario and this year's .donation will make an excellent showing when compared with the donations from other places. At the time of going to press two donations had been received from form- er residents, viz: $25 from Dr. Towler, Los Angeles, Cali; $25 from Mrs, J. E. Hetherington, Valley Springs, S. D. Owing to the very disagree- able weather on Friday the sports which it had been intended to carry out on the park were called off. Ontario's contribution is expected to reach $2.000,000, compared with $1,500, 000 a year ago. The contributions by some of the neighbouring places, viz:— Clinton $1,100; Goderich $2,500; Kincar- dine $3,200 ;Listowel $500; Walkerton $L500, The concert on Friday evening was one of the best ever put on by local talent and was largely attended. Under the direction of Mrs. R. T. Cowell, the young people had a very short time to practise for the event. Mrs. Cowell is deserving of high praise for the very able manner in which she carried out the details in connection with the train- ing of those taking part. The program was very much :enjoyed by the large number in attendance. The program was followed:—Sketches from Japanese Opero Opening chorus, "Happy Japan." Solo and chorus, "Chin, Chin, China," soloist, Weir Elliott; solo, chorus and dance, "Ghon Bina," soloist, Miss Eva Patterson; solo and male chorus; "We're going to call on the Kaiser," soloist, Mr. M. W. Telfer; solo and chorus, "Chick, Chick," soloist, Miss Mary Currie, closing with tableau and chorus, "0 Canada, Rule Britannia and God Save the King." Mr. R. D. Birkett imbed as accompanist during the evening and those taking part were; --Mrs. Richard Clegg, Mrs, M. W. Telfer, Mrs. F. Homuth, and the Misses Irene Vannorrnan, Margaret Vannorman, Francis Beemer, Luella McCool, Margaret McLean, Sarah Mc- Lean, Mary Currie, Jean Currie, Nora Smith, Miriam Smith, Edith Sherk, Margaret Pocock, Mabel Macdonald, Eva Garrett, Elizabeth Gilchrist, Leila Huntley, Bertha MacKay, Eva Patter- son, May Deacon, Iieloise Kennedy, Vera Lawrie, May Alien, and Messrs, M. W. Telfer, II, Mutton, Frank Mc- Lean, C. Garrett, Gordon McLean, h'. Homuth, E. Nash, Paul Giilispie, George- Alien, W. Murcit, Weir Elliott, New Serial Story The TlerES has arranged for the publication of a serial story, "Linked THE TSA AND CO►F E1 by Fate" by Charles "GarviCe. This is one of Mr. Garviee's best stories and S'TORJ appear the opening chapters will dsn.d.r..rad..r. i in our issue of November and. PLEDGE THEMSELVES TO PRE- SERVE CHURCH. Presbyterians from all over Canada. who are opposed to union, at their closing conference in Toronto, on Thursday, adopted the title of the "Presbyterian Church Association," and elected Rev, Principal Fraser, Montreal, as First President, with Rev. Dr. Andrew Robertson, Toronto, First vice -Presi- dent. A Central Committee for executive work drawn largely from Ontario and Quebec was agreed Upon, and vice-presidents to represent the provinces on the Executive were also selected. The solemn pledge taken was as follows: We, members of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, assembled in St, Andrew's church, Toronto, whilst af- firming our belief in the spiritual unity of all believers, our cordiality towards our brethren of other communions and our willingness for all feasible to co- operation with them in the interests of the Kingdom of God, express our con- viction that the time has not arrived for the discontinuance of the Presbyterian church in Canada. For: Whereas the Union Committee in its first report and the General Assembly of 1905 in adopting that re- port laid down as a condition of organic union "that a union of the churches to be real and lasting must carry the con- sent of the entire membership." And whereas the first vote of the people in 1911 was taken upon that understanding, and out of a total mem- bership of 298,916, 113,000 voted in favor of organic union and 50,733 voted against. And whereas the Assembly of 1012, on receiving thht vote, declared "un- wise," owing to the extent c,f the minority," to proceed immediately to union. And whereas in the vote of 1915, out of a total membership of 338,323, 113,600 voted in favor of organic union and 73,735 voted against. And whereas, according to the fore- going, from 1911 to 1915, the member- ship of the Presbyterian Church in Canada increased approximately 40.000, the vote ror union increased only 600, while the vote against increased 23,000. And whereas only about one-third of the entire membership has declared it- self in favor of the proposed organic, union. And whereas the action ' f the Gener- al Assembly at Winnipeg was mani- festly untimely and ill-advised. And whereas the foregoing facts in- dicate that a case in favor of the pro- posed organic church union has not been established. Therefore, in view of these facts, as well as for our present duty is to main- tain and continue the Presbyterian Church in Canada and to this duty we solemly pledge ourselves. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES Word reached here Saturday that the 161st Batt. had received orders to be ready to break camp and leave for the East this week. The Society felt that they wished to remember our own boys before leaving. Accordingly, on Tues- day, several members met in the Council Chamber and packed 85 pairs socks which were sent to the Wingham de- tachment of the 161st. Toward this cause we are greatly indebted to Miss Lizzie King of Lower Town for a dona- tion of two pairs. Bolts of flannel and flannellette have just been purchased and the Society is anxious to have the shirts an pyjamas made up and shipped as soon as possible, Will all who can do sewing, secure cut- out garments from Mrs. Garay, Mrs. Geddes, Mrs, Tamlyn or Mrs. Blateb- ford. Will the knitters please notice that in future, Miss Vanatone, John St., will have charge of the yarn, and, as the cold weather comes, We hope that the number of knitters increase. In letters right from the trenches, comes the cry for socks and more socks, One mother wrote, asking her son if he required anything especially, and the answer carte, "I haven't a whole pair of socks." Surely knowingthis eve must endeavour to send socks. All hospital supplies may bo left with Mrs. Willis, any old cotton foridressings or fianeeiette for making pyjamas. CHURCH NOTES METRO= cnwtot . Regular services will be held neatt Lord's clay in the Methodist Church at 11 a, m. and 7 p. m. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Hibbert, will preach at both ser- vices. Evening subject, "The Way to Win." You will be trade welcome, Come. PERSONALS 1V Ix. Rohe.1ohneton is spending a few days in Toronto, Miss Perth Egtler was visiting in Stratford for a feyedays. Mr. Wilbert Sturdy has returned home after spending several weeks in the West. Mr. Chas. S. Vannorman, of Hamilton was calling on oldfriends in town this week. Mrs. Roht Calvert, of Stratford, was visiting for a few days with Wingham friends, The Misses Van$tone and Miss Mabel Swarts visited for over Sunday at Camp Borden. Mr, Harold Parker left on Tuesday morning for Preston where he has se- cured a position. Mrs. J. C. Swarts, and granddaughter Miss Louise Johnston were visiting for a few days in Toronto. Mrs. N. T. Sinclair was visiting for a few days with her husband, Major Sinclair at Camp Borden. Mrs. T. Kew and children, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cottle, White- church, one day last week. Mrs. R. T. Cowell was at Camp Borden on Monday visiting with her husband prior to his departure for over- seas. Mr. W. D. Varey, who spent the past few months in California and British Columbia has returned home very much improved in health. Mr. C. J. Rintoul and Miss Maud Rintoul, of the Bluevale road, visited for a few days with Mr. and Mrs, John Rintoul in Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Isbister and child, of Onaway, Mich, are visiting for a few days with the former's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Isbister. Mrs. Geo. Cartwright and Mrs. Geo, Jacques and daughter, Janet are visit- ing with the former's son, Mr. Elmer Cartwright, in Preston, Rev, Peter Fish'eeof Davidson Sask., brottier-in-law of Dr. M. C. Calder, visited with the Doctor and Mr. John Anderson B, A. this week, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Salter and Mrs. J. J. Kerr, of East Wawanosh, spent last Saturday at Camp Borden with their sons, Ptes, Salter and Kerr. members of the 161st Battalion. 161st For Overseas. The 161st Huron Battalion will leave Camp Borden on Friday of this week and will likely leave for'uverseas in the near future. A telegram was received here on Monday by Mayor McKibbon from Camp Borden to the effect that the boys would not be allowed to again return home and that they would be releived of duties for Thursday and the Camp would be open for visitors. We understand that a number of our towns people will likely visit Camp Borden to -day and bid farewell to the boys. Death Of Rev. W. W. Leech. On Monday, October 23rd at the home of Mrs. J. R, Code, Trowbridge, passed away one of the pioneer Methodist min- isters, the Rev. W. W. Leech, Mr. Leech was one of ten brothers who came over sixty years ago, settling in Leechville, now Gorrie, in the township of Howick, when his brothers laid the foundations, which has made I4owick famous. For nearly fifty years he had been engaged in the Methodist ministry closing his active pastorage in the village of Whitechurch. A fuller ac- count of the funeral services will be given next week. Interesting Debate. An interesting meeting was held in connection with the Epworth League last Monday evening in the Methodist Church, when a debate "Resolved that the sword has accomplished greater reformations than the pen" was held. The affirmative was championed by Mr. Harold Robinson and Egbert Garbutt, while the negative was ably defended by Mr. T. Armstrong, and C. McLean. The young men handled their subjects in splendid style. The judges were Dr. Redmond, Mr. J. Kerr, and 13enson Oruikehank, who declared in favor of the affirmative. A largo gathering assembled, and all enjoyed the evening. SPECIAL NOTE TO WOMEN Read our advt, nn Inst page WILLIS HIGH SCHOOL NOTES The election of office -bearers in the Literary Society were held on Tuesday with the following results:—President, Chesley McLean; lst Vice President, Ileloise Kennedy; 2nd Vice -President, Harold Robinson; Secretary, Mary Connell; Treasurer, Weir Elliott; Press Reporters, Margaret McKenzie, Harold Robinson; .Prophet, Howard Gray; Marshall, Gordon Buchanan; Form Representatives, V, Margaret Perrie, Charles Fowler; IV, Rose Weiler, Donald McKenzie; III, Eileen Dore, Frank Tate; 11, Edna Elliott, Gordon Ferguson; I, Ernestine Sellers, George Ferguson. This group of officers should make the Society's meetings for the fall term both profitable and Interesting, Miss M. I. Whyte and—Mr. F. H. Butcher will supervise the work. Basic Slag Fertilizer. Mr. 0, G. Anderson, of Belgrave, district agent for basic stag fertilizer is meeting with excellent success in his canvas for new business. Showing the value of basic slag as a fertilizer, Dr. G. C. Creelman, President of the 0. A. C. Guelph, and Mr. B. Roadhouse, deputy minister of agriculture recently visited Camp Borden and investigated the possibilities of experimenting with grass seed on the tented areas of the camp in order to reduce the sand and dust nuisance in summer. It is planned to use Canadian blue grass seed and to 1 appy basic slag, which has been suc- cesefully used in England with mead- ow lands that had become worked out. Grant to Red Cross A special meeting of the Town Council was held on Friday morning last with all the members present ar.d Mayor McKibbon presiding. After dis- cussion it. was decided to make a grant of $1,500 to the British Red Cross Society. Of this amount $1,000 will be raised on 10 year 5;2 per cent debentures and $500.00 will be taken from the $3,000 voted last year for patriotic purposes. A petition was read asking for a water main on Shuter street from Patrick to Alfred street and on Alfred street from Shuter to Centre street. The petition was referred to the Electric Light and Waterworks Committee to proceed with the work if it is thought advisable Editor Appointed. Hugh Clark, M. P. for North Bruce and editor of the Kincardine Review has beet) appointed Parliamentary sec- retary of state for external affairs. The announcement was made after day's Cabinet Council. An order -in - counsel passed some weeks ago created the position, which is under Sir Robert Borden. The work of the external affairs branch has increased greatley in magnitude and importance since the war began and promises much future de- velopment. Col. Clark's position is ana- ogous to that of Mr. F. B. McCurdy in the militia department. Neither office is as yet one of emolument ana sono by- election is necessary. Drowned in Lake Erie. In last Friday's storm several boats were lost and fifty-one lives have so far been recorded as the storm's toll. Eight of the crew of the Canadian steamers Merida were from Goderich district, viz: --Joe O'Connor, Wil- fred Austin, Angus Murray, Angus Graham, Dave Corbett, Wm. Bogie, John Quigly and Roderick McDohald, All were young unmarried men. An- other member of the crew was John O'Callahan, son of Mr. D, O'Callahan, of West Wawanosh. The young man was 20 years of age and had been sail- ing on the Merida since last spring. He was a young man highly esteemed in the community in Which he had spent prac- tically all of his life. Mr. O'Callahan left on Tuesday afternoon for Toledo to take charge of the body. Former Winghamites Killed. Word Was received last week that Pte. R. D. Jordan, who went with the first Canadian contingent from Toronto, bad died of wounds in Prance. Pte. Jordan formerly resided in Wingham and was married to a daughter of Mr. U. Sheik, of this town, and he was for some months a member of the TIMES staff. Mrs. Jordan and little daughter are now in Scotland with her husband's people. Pte. J.. 11. Shaw, better known as liarry Shaw, a former Wingham boy, who was born and raised here, wise killed in action on September 26t1,. Pte. Shaw enlisted in the 79th at Brandon, Man., and was afterwards transferred to the 13th Canadian Black Wateh, He was 38 years of age end was a brother of Mrs. L. W. Hanscn, formerly of Wingham, �(( EYESIGHT TESTED - —FREE- — iI Daytime or Evenings by graduates of ri the "Canadian Opthalmic College" McKIBBON'S DRUG STORE ---....M11:1111111111.11111110 MINOR LOCALS. —Buy your railway tickets from B. Elliott, Town Agent for the G. T. R. at the TIMES office. —The regular meeting of Court Mait- land Canadian Order of Foresters will be held on Friday evening of this week. —Dr. W. R. Hambly purposes taking a holiday tele and wilt be away from his office for a few days on and after Monday, October 30th. —The publishers of the counties of Essex anp Kent are raising the sub- scription price of weekly newspapers from $1 to $1.50 per year. —The Progressive Euchre, under the auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Wingham General Hospital and adver- tised for Friday evening October 27th, has been postponed until a later date. —Pte. J. T. Boardman, of Wingham, was reported wounded at the front in Monday's casuality tis:. Pte. Boardman enlisted about a year ago and previous to enlisting was employed at Walker & Clegg's factory. —Dr. G. H. Ross, of this town, has enlisted for overseas services with C.A. D.C., at Barriefeld Catnp. Dr, Ross bas been given the rank of Captain and expects to leave Wingham about the 10th of November. —Many friends will extend sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred M. Carr, in the death on Sunday last of their little son, Donald Deans Carr, in his third year. The child had been ill for only a few hours. —Mrs. Margaret Small received a letter on Monday from her son, W m. Small, from whom she had no letter in ten years. He is now located in Spok- ane, Wash., aid his mother was very much relieved to hear from him. —According to the annual report the Women's Institutes in Ontatio have 892 branches with an aggregate member- ship of 30,000. During the year the institutes have devoted most of their attention to Red Cross and other pat- riotic work. —J, W. McKibbon, The Rexall Drug- gist, who is just commencing his 15th, year in the drug business in Wingham is offering to the people of Wingham and vicinity a list of bargains never before offered by any Druggist in Wingham. See page three of this issue and read his advt. Home From Front One hundred and five invalided soldiers arrived home from the front on Thursday last and in the party was Pte. Harry Groves, who arrived home on Friday evening. Pte. Groves enlist- ed as a member of the 33rd Battalion. He was badly injured in the head. He will spend a few days with his family here and will report at London for further examination. New Students. Among the newstudents, who arrived in town this week to attend the Wing - ham Business College are Norman Stonehouse, Belgrave; Gladys Ried, Drayton; Lillian Lautenslayer, Goderich Laura Lautenslayer, Goderich; Bert Abell, Seaforth; Ian Gordon, Kincardine Duncan Gordon, Kincardine and Lilian Mitchell, Lucknow. The Times wishes these young people every success in their courses. Pt1BLISHERS' iOTICE OWING to the increased cost of everything connected with the publishing of a news- paper, there will not, in future, be any free advertising readers inserted in these columns. Notices of any character relating to future events, the purpose of which is the raising of money, will be inserted in the local news columns at ten Cents per line for first insertion and Ave cents per line for each subsequent insere tion, with a rninimuni charge of twenty-five cents. Auction sale reader notices Will also be subject to the above rates. A. G. SMTTH, The AvvANCi1 It B. ELLIOTT, Tho TrMEs W . Rubbers! Rubers! :.•vis _ s,., Everything new in Rubbers. A large and complete stock just arrived. \Ve can fit any shoe. Where duality counts we win. W. J. GREER The Shoe Man A Rare Chalice FOR SALE A fine farm of 150 acres, convenient, to markets, schools and churches, on a good gravel road. Will be sold cheap as the owner wishes to go West. Bank barn 50x64, large hen house and pig pen with cement floors in both, also driving house. New cement dwelling 2 storey, 22x30, also a second house in good repair.k One hundred and twenty-five acres cleared, balance hush and cedar swamp. Nine acres of fall reheat well put in on sum- mer follow. For further particulars, see RITCIl L & CORNS REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE and Ticket Agents WINGHAM, ONTARIO. rafflteware Specials We have just received a large stock of extra quality Granitware to sell at lowest prices. Water Pails . . 25e Preserving Kettles . 26c Other articles at proportionate prices. l{AE&THO PEON Lehigh Valley Coal Saies Co. Coal t.� r .;t